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lSPur,Sr AERrsr.-Wm. W. Wilson,
Agent Of the United States for ihe detection
Of eouuicriefcrs, n, sueceyicd IN arrs,lng
At Palmyra, True +. Young and James
French on a charge Of oounIcrlcIing \
large amount Of counterfeit coin was found
upon them, mostly in quarter and half dollars,
which were a remarkably good lnIlmaiion OF
the genuine pieces These men belong 'o'he
Bonney gang, and have long been suspected
by the police. French has heretofore borne
a good character. Young was PafdOnci ou
Of the States Prison a year or more since, -
order to testify a, New York IN the case d
Ashley, charged with passing eoun'ehel'mOn'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1851-08-29

MLir,Ey.-Pusuanl TO Division Order
No. ), Of the 9Th Division OF The Volunteer
Militia Of Maine, tbs several companies com
posing the T., Regiment, - Brigade, ADD ''h
Division, will mcsi a, Pennington Ill., 90
Tuesday the 9th day Of september neN'' ior
Inspection and Review.
II the gth Of September is rainy then the
muster will BE- On the fret suitable day A.
ter.
The Battalion Of Artillery will meet With
,aid Regiment, under Ihe command II h'p'
Enoch &. BclchcL
The Governor and suite are expected 10 b.
present and review on that occasion.
The Augusta Band will boPrcscut anil Plry
Tor the Regiment. WM TRIP.
Col. l., Reg. ~ Iing. and 9Th DIV.
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Total Defeat Of Gen. Lopez, and Capture
OF His Army.

NV ORLs,Ns, AuG. -
By letters received here from authentic
sources, dated at Havana, the 18Th, We learn
that Lopez had only fought one battle With
the Spanish troops. Tho latter met With
rcpulse, but shortly ancr, having received
large reiniorccmenis, with cannon, sc, they
returned To the charge, and succeeded IN utter
" routing the patriots, aud capturing nearly
every one IT them, including Gen Lop"E --
THIS battle occurred almost Immediately after
the landing of the expedition. The lo.s On
the Spanish side, upon their rcPul'e' was -
tween 100 and 500. Every thing is quite at
present, and 40 further difficulty is anticipated
until mere Fillibustcr arrive.
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gS-Thc puldishef. II this paper hercoy announce
o. their advertising pstfun. that they have Adopted
the advsncs pay ule Those having nntices "risr'
"a h, the Couu q Probate a. h. publi'hcd ~ The
ONffd Democrat, an, respectfully rcIursisd 10 .ei'
ir the with the Register ~ the tine the no
icc i orlcrsd. Tbs y the rule adopted IN Other
Couniss; and u ave. the trUuhL and cNpense oi
kcspng books, and collecting. and avoids the mis-
takes that ."ustimcs occur when the advertising -
charged. ADD paid at different times to different TO-.
tiiyiluais
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THs Is QUEFE But TRuE.- A Southern
paper says
Young ladies who are accustomed to read
newspapers are always observed to possess
mos, winning ways, most amiable dispositions,
invariably make good wives, and always Sc
lect good husbands-afact :"
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Gbr OrforA Druurrut.
PARIS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20. 1891.

TY-s. VI PETTENGiIL, No. 10 Sr,rt ST.,
(JourHal BuiLiing) BosTos, Is our authorized agent
ior procuring subscriptions, lorSard'ng advertise
snsnis SC.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-01-21

Snow STORM AT Tus SoUrH We learn from the Mont
gomery Journal that genuine hyperbotesn
experinced in that last week. This is not very
surprising ia the latitude Of Montgomery, bur
Baton Rouge is something The G,zstte OF
the 4th instant says
"On Sunday night last visited by the beaviest
falling OF snow witnessed In Louisiana Tor many years
Some OF the aniguacd residents Of Baton Rouge
that they ground covered much
than Monday morning last, and to them IL not
prcccdent.d in quantity, exceedingly unusual Ia
pcs rance To younger ones, however something
strange and new in Baton Rouge near three
inches in depth The snow commenced falling rapidly
about twelve O'Clock Sunday night, and continued till
about eleven Monday morning, when Mature eyenR the
ing year enshrouded in winding Sheet and its aged
limbs clothed in the hab ailments of tornb grow sad
the sight, wept, and To- the snow had vanished"
AT the date, in the of Franklin parish Of ST.
Mary, heavy fall of sieet ami hail experienced
Nur Ovisans Bee
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FUNERAL ossxQUIEs-rhe remains o: Lieut. Col Patrick
H. Galt Of the Uniled States were consigned yes.
tsrday afternoon to tbs place appointed for all living,
with every demonsrr OF honor and respect due his
distinguished military services, his social virtues, and
moral worth. We have witnessed any occasion
in city sush sole mn and imposing military corege
Tho veteran Gen. BAnkhead and the officers and sodie
Old Point under his command ths gallant captains and
officers OF tho navy present this station, the marine
corps from tho Pennsylvania and Saranac together with tho
Norfolk and Portsmouth volunteers all united in full dress
pay the last sad ubate OF respect deceased brother
soldier. The procession halted AZ Christ Church, where
the supported BY eight soldiers OF the de-
posted in the middle aisle after which eloquent and
impressive discour delivered by the Rev. Mr. Cum
Minis. the church When the service in the church
was concluded line of march resumed the city
cemetery where all that earthly OF the soldier and the
man was committed the final resting place
Norfolk Herald, jan. Is.
This gallant and accomplished officer died in Phadel-
phia OF disease which he contracted in the with
Mexico.--USoK.
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The CONGRESSIONAL xLrcTIoNs-The trials to fill the
vacancies IN the seven cong ressona districts which
failed TO elect members in November last will take place
on Monday next, the 10th The democratic candidates
are the same "a before change having been made n
any district They are all good and true men. and de.
servne o. the support OF the democracy. The remark
that We sometimes hear made that, as the democrats
cannot elect their men, therefore there is no use in their
voting IL not based on proper view of the subject II
We cannOt elect our men, ut least prevent the
Wigs from eleeting their candidates which il the n. n
bsaA thing TO choosing democrats Our candidates com
pafs ost I'd with those OF the other parties
and those who have placed them nonin alton have no
right 10 Withhold their votes from them at the polls
Ssch 0sn - Raatoul, Brown, rockingham Knowl,on
chaplin, Bshop, and Fsssenden have served our cause
we'll 10 itsdurkest hosrs and therefore they entitled
TO our confidence and support under ali crcum
Lat there be good vote cast for them Monday with
out regard 10 the prospects Of The argu-
mest-h such Il can be called-that would lead demo.
cra not TO vote tor their candidates IL conclusive against
ptAcaE men ~ nomination and no democrat we trust is
prepared for ihst-Boson Tsm., :
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III E ID.

wilma, Elkton, Miss CATHARlNE,
daughter Of the late CHAns TAsKL Of Ungord
county Of Kilkenny Ireland 4
She whose seek by these words died
consumption youth the beauty hope,
snatons Blu, purity cnuensss and kndnes. Of soul
keep remembrance Of departed friend she will
IT'S sad once Of those who loved her gather
pathway time those little relics untaksd Of
his wheels crush them dust Her
but light impress len by
angel exchanged rude hills for the
Jeruaem-hese blooming flowers for the i'm
fountain by the
throne Of Codbese friends for the companionshp Of angels
vernx symphonies OF Heaven
Reader, tell thee, there power, majesty,
glory pure heacds divinity in the last glance
OF the closing syes the bridal hour Of better thoughts that wed
themselves with
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some measure when. TO his surprise he was assaulted
with something like Iudeness BY one OF the leading Law
ysrs and speakers OF The assembly BY way Of making the
attack entirely the lawyer alluded 70 tneoc-
cupaion OF The tailor This ausion kinded the ndgna-
ton Of the young mechanic into blaze nc ook Inc noof
in reply, aud poured forth torrent OF bold, biting.
crushing philipc and mingled with eloquent
yindicsloH oil the mechanics OF the State which com
plsiely overwhelmed his sssailant and developed the
poweis OF his own capacious intellect; He took the
houss and The aey completely BY surprise He had their
sympathies on Of the rudeness OF the assault
and the odds in favor OF his assaant But looked
for such burst OF indignant eloquence followed
hi. character high talents and for bold unshrnkng
courage established. aud during the remainder OF the
session he ranked amongst the ablest menbers OF the
body
Al the close Of the session he returned his shop and
there remained pursuing his trade and gathering fresh
knowledge from books for several years. when the PEG.
pie again required his services in the upper branch OF
the legislature By this time he had made himself one
Of the best formed in the senate, and during the
session be stood in the front rank OF that body He was
next called by the popular to Congress- and ior
the last six years he has adorned seat IN that BODY
This briet history of the rise OF one OF the most re-
makable men in our State and his example deserves to
Be held up beautiful commentary upon our Tree IN
sutions, and encouragement to other young men
il destitute circumstances. GREEkE.
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:. II A. Appsxss OF President Jane. shannon de-
hvsrcd before the CurAots Of the University OF Mis-
souri, 1t his installation as president Of that institution,
on the eth day Of July, 1880"
We feel our incompeency 10 do justice 10 this address
in the short space Of paTsgrsphic notice We only
say that to be appreciated As It's merits claim, should
be readnot once or twice. but several timos-snd the
Arguments advanced win fsspeet 10 he de.xn and man
by the rule which the spirit OF the address itself Tecog
nizes, G., common sense From long. personal, and
intimate acquaintance with President Shannon, we say
but little when say that the whole address is such
one as might have been expected from profoundly
yerued in ali the elements of liberal education The
energies OF his whole life being devoted to this cause,
he has mastered not only the theory but the practice Of
in language unobeconable in style and focible in
gument and illustration. There no ambiguity, no
osten,son no attempt at vain and fsnciful fights oil
the Imagination no effort TO awe the reader with stoU
OF what we know him to bean accomplished scholar.
But the entire address, literary production, char
acterslc of the man--easy, free, forcible. No one
even with President g. read il without
thoughts OF man well schooed in the subject Of which
il treats--a master spirit. giant mind.
We congratulate the University of Missouri in securing
the labors Of distinguished scholar devoted a
gentleman. Under his control i must prosper. He will
preside with dignity. honor, and profit both 10 the ns
tuition and to himself. Long may be do 50!
Prehxed the inaugural 10 address behalf OF the
curators Of the university delivered by Rev A. M Lewis
Mr. L., are informed, is Baptist minister, by whom
President g. was nominated suitable person pre-
side over the institution In this he has proved himself
free from the shacklss OF narrow minded and Preu
diced sectarianisn. We occasionally meet with noble
spirits, who rise above the rammes OF party and
who regard ul,eror good paramount to present ant
personal triumph Such noblsaess of soul is greer
in the parched desert Of sectaan intolerance ant
bigo,ry" Would that we had scores OF such noble
.assi souls as A NJ Lewis Of Howard county Mis-
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II II. nd Mrs. HI.AskO have honor . inforYainx
III ladies gentlemen Of Washington Dancing
Academy Of Hail. opened
for recevns the applications and pupils Tuesday The 2s
Of January, 1851.
Rules and will be Dancing Saloon
Washington Milard Fillmore. Hon. Henry Clay.
Observation-Disclosures Bucnspsrs, RAfey cf Hamptoa, Hon
H. C. Howard Charles Carroll Hoffman, Apple
Alexander B. Gordon Glenn, Hanson Thomas
ninEon, John H. B. Larobe, William McKm William n. Morris
Robert McKim.
RiehmondMessvs William H. Macfriand, Robcn G. stanard
Dr. Gibson, Dr. HaraIi.
Mr. H. 10 instructor Mrs Pbeps's Pstsp-co Institute
Mills Mrs 0thsons Insc~de Academy. Mr. and Mrs Archer
and nj Mr.. and Mrs. Streeters academies.
Jan l6-du
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Correspondents of the N. Y. Herald /

ta Correspondence Of the N r. Herald
WARRINGTON, Jan. IL, 1881.
Another Fugitive Nsus Case for the Presidenfs oonsd
erat,on.
enclose to you copy OF very interesting letter
written by the Hon. w. A Richardson, OF Illinois, ia
Willard Fillmore. President OF the United States, on
the subject OF the fugitive slave law and TO which
answer has ~ yet been returned Here it is:
HOUSE, REPRESENTATIVES, Dec %. 1880
Sns ask the removal OF A. Williams, attorney for tho
United States Tor the district OF Illinois.
On the election day In said Sae the precinct Of
Melsose, la tho county Of Adams, Mr.. Williams in a
speech which he made the electors OF said precinct
am informed and believe represented that the fugitive
dave law II the last seson OF Congress suspended
the writ OF habsas corpus and abolished trial by Jury
II MI Williams honestly believed that said law did what
be represented he 10 not qualified to discharge the du-
ties oil his Office IL he did believe what said he
not honest enough have conded him bushes OF
the government
ofbear 10 argue the Improperly OF an officer Of this
poisoning the public mind by misfe Ifdeeme
necessary will furnish tue proofs Of the above given
have the honor 10 be your obedient servw,
WIN. RICHARDSON.
The President UNITED STATE,
Now, think this is a pretty letter, and what NAV be
called muum poruo. The subject certainly requires
investigation and if Mr. Williams district attorney for
Illinois, bias really made OF The words attributed 10
him-a fact which Mr. Rchardso is ready to subsan-
tiae-the President ought certainly not 10 hesitate
gle moment 10 dismiss the conscientious lawyer from his
very dsaGreeate task The columns OF the Herald will
no DOUBT bring the matter al the OF
Congress and OF the public Where the Union Safety
Committee p
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From the Indiana Sentinel, Jan. IA
Election OF a United States senator.

The election for United States senator which took place
on Saturday last terminated in the choice OF the Hon.
Jesse D. Bright who was nominated by full convention
OF the democratic members OF the Indiana legislature
the previous evening. The whole proceedings in refer
TO the nomination and election OF Mr. Bright were
well calculated TO produce harmonious action the dem
was made BY pius-uoes vote; Ninety four votes were
cast, Of which number Mr. Bright received hftysix on
the first trial His principal competitors were Messrs
In accordance with the promise made to the patrons
Of the Sentinel, the moment this nomination was made
Mr. Bright became candidate. Previous to that time
endeavored 10 do equal justice TO all pariies and
would have equally sustained the election OF any other
democrat had the nomination resulted in his favor.
Mr. Bright indebted for his eleeciion more than any
took in relation to the compromise measures OF the last
session OF Congress In the that were adopted
and which, believe will give peace and quiet TO
our much. distracted couaTy, he was honored with a
place, alongside Of Mr.. Clay. Gen. Cass, Mr. Webster
Mr. Dickinson, and other distinguished statesmen Of the
two great political parties, the Committee OF Thirteen,
who reported the measures the Senate Itrequred the
nerve Of young Achilles like MIR. Bright TO sustain
the sage counsellos who were connected with him on
ina. commH!ee. aePrssen,inx young ana vigorous
into the conflict.
The people Of Indiana have sustained him through the
action Of their representatives large majority OF his
fellow citizens both wings and democrats have approved
his course Indeed is due to MIR. Bright and the &C.
casion to say, that his past senatorial term has been
marked by unfaering devotion 10 the honor and
ierest of his State and rigid adherence the political
opinions he Processes. His conduct from the time
have first known him as public man, has been such
commended him to the hearts of the massesand at last
this is the seat of political power in government organ
lied ~ ours it,
We were entirely prepared for this result-nased, we
might say we were expecting II and the harmony and
good feeling which seem 10 prevail the election OF
MIR Bright afford ample evidence that hisis about what
the democracy OF the State expected. Mr. Brghts com
petors gentlemen of TALENT and have the confidence
Of their fellow citizens to the fullest extent, and
know they too good democrats 10 complain of the
suit.
~ Run, 1890. .df s , u.d;, ne h
representatives from his and adjoining county.
Here 10 another argument spoken from the heart OF a
people .Oho kmou Mr. Bright best and sufficient reil-
aon OF the manufactured fasehoods that pat forth
against him the OF the election and when il
supposed he was thousand miles from his mdnigh,
0ailants
We congratulate the country and the State the
suit and have fears but that all hopes Mr.
Bgghrs future usefulness will be fully realized.
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PHENOMENA OF pEArH-To be shot dead is one of the
modes of terminating lfe yet rapid is, the
body has leisure feel and reflect On the first attempt
by OF the frantic adherens Of Spain to assassna'e
William, Prince of Orange, who took the eed in the revolt
Netherlands the ball passed through the bones OF the
face and brought him the ground In The instant that
preceded he able frame the notion that
the ceiling the had fallen and crushed him The
cannon shot which plunged into the brain OF Charles
XII did prevent him from seizng his sword by the
hit The idea OF attack and the necessity Tor defer
was impressed upon him by blow which should have
supposed tremendous leave interval for thought
But by follows that the inction OF fatal VIC
lence Is accompanied by pang From what is known Of
the first effect OF gunshot wounds, il is probable that the
preston rather stunning than Unless death be
Immediate the pain is varied as the nature OF the nju-
res, and thes past counting up.
But there is nothing singular in tho dying sensations.
though Lord Byron remarked the physiological peculiarly,
that the preston is invariably that of anguor while in
death from stab the counienance reflects the traits d
natural character geneness ferocy TO the last breath
Some OF these OF interest, 10 show with what
slight disturbance life may go ander mortal wound
ill it suddenly comes TO final stop foot soldier al
Waterloo. pierced by musket ball in The hip, begged
trooper who CHANGED to possoss caDteen o.
beer The wounded drank, returned his heartes,
thanks. mentioned that his regiment was nearly ex.ermi
mated having proceeded dozen yards on his way to
the rear, fell the EARTH and with convusvs move
men his LIMBS concluded his Yrt his voice,
trooper who himself tells the story, gave scarcely
the smallest sign OF weakness
Captain Basil Halt, who in his eatly youth was presen
at the bsuls of Corunns, has singled out from the confu
sion which consgns oblivion The and gailunry O
war, another instance, extremely similar, which occurred
on occasion. An old officer. who was shot in the
head arrived pale and faint At the TEN porary hospital
begged the surgeon look his wound which pro
10 be mortal Indeed feared So, he responded
with IN peded and yet should like very much
to live a ll,e longer, If it were possible" He laid hi
sword upon stone his side, "as gently, says Hall, 'a
fits steel had been turned glass, and almost mmedi
! ately sank desd npon the turf"-QSarteis R<vs1
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An aooilton- notification higher law meeting was held
IN tns iown az. wees which appears TO have been
vesy co'o' sp'Iiuess afa Great efforts were made 10
Sosncne different speakers and all ''the world and m.
rsst Of mankind were urged, enieaed and impor,unsd
y attend BY extra effort three iou hundred persons
were collected together. only 10 be disappointed and
chAGrined At the entertainment set before them The
gysss speakers promised were not there The meeting
We addfessed by one Foss, accommodated Bapisi
ce19yuan. Rev Mr. Woodbury., the Unitarian minister
Of this town, and John French, Of the old follow
srs Of Garrison. Abby Kelly, and Foster Some violent,
lying RESOLUTIONS were paseed which repeated the ex
gard to IL unconstutionaity suspendng the habeos
eoypss, Ac. DC The meeting represented, by some
WHO sympsihize with it, ptofessed Objects to have been
vey tame asir and the speeches said to have been
work oil The way for the agitatore
concord IN H. PasYiot Jan is.
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Pesr Ovvxcs DssAnrnssr, Js~uary L. IN
n.opoa AZ I'm - received lsysss tAs - I
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wis 49,. - .....,.. 49,
III oek on hssdeued steel made IN ssch manner -
I.tla . and nsuss designate The sonta and day wNA
10 keep and figures IN place such ssa -
Isrss coposipx be u the sanAs sss - a.
snufscrured usd In turned mahogany hss1ls -
M .lxe 20 be fastened " said STAMP Ths
Inc ssnr abbreviated sSt three Isttsu
he .sms .ixx nov in u.< and be cus from sohd ocks
dsu.d e1l Figures days ot the month, FROM :"
Inclusive 70 be made like hardened metal and Of Dc ass
aforesaid ...,.
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The also couAin separate bsds tos the
.txmp, with months and figures
Also for separate piece, containing the month eoas
letters .<.,-
AGO foy compiete sets ,aonlhs and figures.
Aso for each separate piece with the wordy paidn h
Also for each piece with the figures denouny ~
,,.t.sc Tn. making Of different will kowsvs
ivsn "a dcren c00tfacto but the proposal for the
IA med most the department will be acceesd
dsparmeDt reserves itself the right 10 reject oil psoposa
price n deemed extrsvsgant
speciusen al kinds Of stamps required
the appointment oAes N shis department
- N. X. HALL
Jan 10 Postmaster osAsn
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WASHINGTON, January le, 1851
THE annual meeting Of the American Society
held In hs Fir.s Presbyterian Church, ~ Tuesday
evening the 21st instant, ~ O'Clock.
The Hon Henry Clay, President Of the Society," win
taking Char which, report
Secretary addresses delivered ksv
DR. Fuller Hon. Frederick p Stanton and John H. g.
ESQ. w. McI.AIN,
Secretary American Colonization Society.
NP-ssa tables will provided fsr reporters
pondenh Of the press