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button is in contravenion even Of the sixth restrictive
article That appopriaes the fund for The benefit OF bs
travelling supenumerary and worn-out preachers Their
widows and orphans II is this description OF persons 10
whom il is destined by the adjudication OF tue eoun
They are not only within the description but also bs
very persons heretofore in the enjoyment Of il, and for
whom il was originally designed
Granting that these persons have done wrongful act
but still labornE in the church Is heretofore, except
under different merely territorial organization they are
covered BY the spirit if not by the letter. OF the resc
tive article.
Upon the whole our conclusion is that the complain
ants are entitled their share OF the produce Of the Book
Concern, and decree will be ordered accordingly
Whether the funds shall be administered by applica
ton of the produce pro rata, by an apporlionmen Of
the capital questions reserved until the settlement of
the decree.
We had hoped that this unfortunate controversy would
have been amcably adjusted by The pares agreeably to
the suggestion Of each of the learned counsel at the
close OF the argument, and in which the court cordially
concuned But if the views we have taken of lhe
case and conclusions have arrived at, shall tend in
the least degree heal tbs unhappy divisions, aud re-
store brolherIy affection and Christian friendship among
SO highly useful and distinguished body OF Christians
we shall not regret the labor have bestowed in de-
Gliding il.
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by DYER = nIoGUlRE. Auet,onesr..

KEPT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PAINTINGS. kc.-on
Tuesday morning. 10 O'Clock, shall SELL
Mrs Anna Clarke, At Tho former
family Lafayette Square, all the valuable furniture
Mahogany crimson and Iightblue medallion
broideed sofas, lounges, and paror chairs. o.toman
light blue satin damssk silk-lned
window curtains win, i heavy gl ,os sSn,e s
Mahogany marble top centre table
Rosewood iolad do do
slabs and rit brackets - ~
Handsome gilt and alabaster mantel clocks
Cutglasu manlel lamps, with rich pisms and shades
French gilt girandoes
Silver plated candlesicks, Tour large
Two bronze and gilt chandeliers
Twelve gilt four aud hve-hght candle brackets
Unique mane ornaments
A number Of fine oil paintings
French mahogany maTbeop escritoii.
Mahogany extension, dining, and card tables
Mahogany bookcases, with glass doors
Mahogany chairs and rockers
Polished steel fire Gets
ROYAL wilton, Brussels, and ingram carpets
Buff gold bouquet painted French China dnsx and d,ss.
Blue and godwreah French China dinner ds.. and
Cutrass clarst pitchers decants wines, tumblsy cham
pagnes hooks, water bottles, and finger bowls
Two large oak bookcases glass doors, for library, OO
Mahogany double and single French bedstcads
Do wardrobes, marbe-top dressing tables
washsands and commodes, toilet sets
Rosewood cribbage and chess table, mahogany cradle
Superior feather beds
Hair and shuck mattresses
Paliases, quilts, blankets, lounges
Mahogany framed French plate Psyche glass
Maroon n chntx window curtains, cornices
Chin,z and white muslin bed canopies
Chamber armchairs stair carpets and rods
Straw mating painted foor-cloth, rugs, &c.
months for notes satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
y be arranged for examination and the house
opened for visiters on Monday, the l7th instant, . -
Nov s-eo&ds Austioneers.
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Circular.


A MERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY, city Of Washington,
under Hsight Palmer, Of New York,
Court Of the United States for the follow
ing objects
Conducting business Supreme Court Of
United Especial will be Of California
land titles coming up appeal
The and recovery Of all claims in law equity
States COngess the
men against foreign before boards Of
wy Ofce and Interior DEPARTMENT. and obtaining the
fines penalties and octures, for alleged violations
n venue, post Office, other laws
Securing for inventions from the United States
foreign governments and procuring land
sons pension laws OF the United States
Collections generally, embracing debts legaces, and inherit
anccs, in he United and foreign countries.
United States State
loans and on bond and mortgage OF freehold estate.
All addressed paid the undersigned viii
faithful He solely aulhonxed
agency Palmer
Snethen.
leading European languages executed
fidelity and despatch
AARON H. PALMER
WAsHseToN, Oct. %, 1851.
29-diwAlawu
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HANGING ACADEMY.-FTvst Course--Mr. r. r. LABbk
has the honor citizens Of Washington Geo
daoctna eseons of
season win commence on Thareda November nA ioeI;
George Thomas Parker's grocery stare, soun vac
avenue hetween and streets opposite Browns ner hotel
Days OF tuiton, Tuesdays, Tbursdsy and Saturday.
An ne kahibnabte dances will be introduced and sasthf
Oct i<-dN
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Alexandria Boat.

xandria Boat.
a The favorile steamer GEORGE WARRINGTON
Rkkne will following hours. coach connects
nf2ak with boat in Washington Boats fare i2k
coach 81 The will Capitol or the boat
9S, IL, 1, AZ, and
Leaves Alexandria at 8, OK, II, ], AZ, and
Leaves Washington at 81, loS, IN, ~, 3S, and ~
Nov li-du JOB C0RsoN, Captain.
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CARD-The attention Of the public respectfully requested
n Of cabinet dinner dssser,
and service man vases sverplated ware
double and hair
useful household furniture all ~ which selected With
from the best manufactures expressly trade
and will be sold exceedingly low for cash. liberal credit o
satisfactory paper,
DYER h MCGUIRE
Sept l6--d AucnonesrA
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Pennsylvania Railroad.

IL NJ T6s1 WINTER. ARRAEGEMENT-Beiwee
&2HR tWN Phu.delPhia and Pt,.bars-Iims reduced
fur hours-On after December
will be carried by the Pennyvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia and Pitbux with only
eight miles OF staging excellent turnpike.
Fare, Sii.
Atlantic eies and the accommodations in all respects Of The
highest character.
THOMAS MOORE,
New ll-d1m Agent PENIS Railroad Co.
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For Norfolk.
= s~ The steamer OsCEOIA will her trips
2&oe above place Saturday, the +t octobsr leaving
xak Warrington every Saturday and "Wednesday, at .
O'Clock Remningeave Norfolk every Monday and Thur
day, O'clock touching going and returning Cone
tver and the usual landings the Potomac.
Passage and fare, S.
Sept Jo-tf JAMES MITCHELL, Capssin
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CONTINUES practise law Supreme Court attend
claims and
and boards Of commissioner
home and abroad obtain pensions and bounty lands
collect debts vdends egacies and OF the
United foreign funds
OF lands and rights State Of the
Union
Particular attention paid California land tus
the United Supreme Court appeal.
Commune yepoid addressed to " g. apsthen Carroll
Place. Capitol l, Washington, d. Co. win meet with prompt at
tenton. Oct&-dy
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A LII QUALuTIES.- n store-
100 black Is yard up to the ben
qualities made
20 pieces choice bombazincs, Al various prices
10 pieces black English Grape wide and narrow
Also black cseoe shsw gloves, hose, &c
10 cartons mourning bsndkercbiefs
do black lace wells
AL wishing goods call on us under GER
tainy finding a. times. full stock Of veythinG
required by wearing black
Term. each, unless arranged 10 the contrary,
Good articles. low prices and fair dealing Be relied In Ill
PERRY h BROTHER,
Nov il-6tH Opposite Centre market
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MERINOES.-Now
rs pieces French Menocs comprising all qualities and color
fine Lyonese cloths for ladies' dresses Of select coc
very son finish
100 priced English Mernoe. and Lyonese cloth-s
good Mcrino shades
80 pieces French Mepoes and Mouseines o
chiidrcns' wear
Also, 500 pairs blankets. comprising all qualities from common
10 extra superfne
Term. cash, unless arranged to the contrary.
Good articles low prices dealing may 81
FERRY n BROTHER,
Nov Il-suf Opposi 70 Centre market.
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Tor Closks, and vtsites.-Tbis day received
Wide silk velvet, and
coors shades, eXuemeiy
prces
With OF other and desirable goods in line.
cash. unlcss arranged 10
Good articles, pce and fair dealing relied in all
PERRY d BROTHER,
Nov iI-6df Opposite Centre market
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The "Junior Editor" of the Sussex Register
recently having made some structures upon the
appearance of an engine, which the ladies' had
adorned with garlands, they sent him note,
requesting him, upon pain of their displeasure,
to retract. In reply he says:
awe can't do that Persistence in our opin-
ions is with us genealogical necessity We
have q character to sustain--a character for
which we gave an itinerant phrenologist fifty
cents and puff-and therein our 6rmness is
marked seven, the maximum notch--a develop
ment which we must live up to, or science must
suffern
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF WAsHINGToS.-The Board
Of Trustees last evening made the following
arrangements for the distribution of premiums.
First District.--An the schools viii assemble
at some place, hereafter to be announced, on
Monday afternoon next, at FIVE o'clock. An
address viii be delivered by Mr.. Richards.
Second District, on Tuesday, at the same
hour, at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Seventh street
Silas H. Hill, esq, will be the orator.
Third District, on Wednesday, at place to be
named Same hour. An address may also be
expected.
Fourth District, on Thursday. Same hour.
Place will be stated hereafter. An GRAFTON win
be pronounced
The Mayor win perform the ceremony Of
presenting the premiums 1t each Of the schools.
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about the foundation upon which he builds in
New Orleans and he must keep his walls equal
all round, or the unequal sinking--for sink
they willis very apt to cause separation of
the walls. The recently erected Municipal
Hall in the Second Municipality has been put
in iron stays to keep it together. The partial
sinking has broken huge granite blocks and
made the most immense assures.
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BosroS, July 80.-The brig Jane, Captain
Soule, of Halifax, which sailed from New York
on the 21et with coal and naval stores for
Glasgow, took fire on the 22d, in the hold, from
spontaneous combustion, and on the following
day burned to the waters edge. The captain
and crew took to boats, and were picked up on
the Oath by the bark Gov. Briggs and brought
to this port, The vessel was partially insured
in New York.
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CuBA.-The New Orleans papers received last
night are filed with late letters from Havana
relating to the reported Cuban instruction I;
but the information they contain is no more
conclusive than that (of four days later date)
received by the steamer Isabel, at Charleston.
The anxiety Of the public to hear further par
ticuars is very great.
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COAL! COAL! COAL!

NT0w Is THE TIME to lay in your Coal w. I.
IN DOVE is now prepared to furnish families and
others with Schuykill and Lehigh White Ash, Peach
Orchard, and Lyken Valley Red Ash Of various sizes.
Also, Cumberland Coal from the most approved mines,
screened and free from slate and other impurities at TIE
lowest cash prices from his yards the canal in the
rear of the late Gen. Van Ness Pennsylvania
nue., between 18th and 18th streets, First Ward.
2,240 pounds to the ton. Send in your orders
-
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The only full and complete report Of Days
trial is very accurately given by the Republic.
Our brief sketch is made to one o'clock of each
day, and for the rest we are indebted to that
paper.
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ANNEXATION OF CUBA.-A New York CORES
pondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says, that
he has been in the habit of mixing with the
eIiled Creoles in New York, and has it from
the best authority that annexation is their ulti-
mate wish
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"THE TRAVELLING CABINET" will be on the
move again next Tuesday-that is one portion
of it. Some of the members are already Off
we believe Messrs. Webster, Crittenden and
Graham, but viii not be certain. They fly
about so rapidly that it is as difficult to keep
the run of their whereabouts as it was, in the
late Judge Whites story, to count the specified
pig.
We understand that the President and Secre-
taries Stuart and Conrad will leave on Tuesday
next, and make stampede into the Harper's
Ferry Congressional district, where the eloquent
Bednger, of eagle-describing renown, is can
didate, on the Democratic side, for Congress,
with no very fattering prospects Of success,
owing to q division Of his party.
We warn Bedinger to describe that marvellous
fight of the Harper's Ferry eagle in q thunder
storm, to the Presidential party, if they come
booing about him, and if he wishes to scare
them off.
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The members elected to this Congress, to as
semble in December next, are now entitled to
the franking privilege: and the law of Con-
gress gives this right in express terms to the
members of the last Congress until the first
Monday in December 1851. 49,
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ay~Several original articles are deferred
among them another number of the interesting
Notes on New Mexico.
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A RARE CHANCE

A LARGE HOUSE AND LOT for sale, Dwelling and
IA Store, Tin an improving and healthy part of the
city with good run Of custom already established will
be sold bargain. The present owner being about to
terms &c, inquire ct this Office. fjy 8l--eod2w-
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THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
In reply to the interrogatories of A. b. yester-
day, we have been requested to publish the
following:
John w. Easily, father of the Commissioner of
ublic Buildings, emigrated to the United States
tn 1794, arriving at Philadelphia. He was nat
r,ralized in August, 1898. The Commissioner
came to this city in 1872, and was employed by
the Government in the Navy Yard until it was
destroyed. Soon after the war of 1912 was
dec Jared, he joined volunteer company COM
mar lded by Capt. Joseph Cassin, in the second
regi ment of the District of Columbia, COM
man ded by Col. William Brent, and was several
times in active; service for which he has re-
ceive'd a certificate for forty acres of bounty
land.
In 1924 he was commissioned by President
Monroe as Captain of volunteer rifle COM
pany he has served in council several sessions;
was commissioned as magistrate by President
Taylor; has been ten years treasurer of the
Natio nal Institute, and is now Commissioner Of
Publ Buildings
We have also been authorized to deny the
correc tness Of the expressions attributed to the
Commissioner by A. B., in regard to the statue
Of Pre- sident Jackson.
Rd5sFor 'N. IS" communication see first page.
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The Hon. JOHN ]. CRITrENDEN and Major
General Persifer F. Smith arrived at Louisville,
KY, on Friday night last, and took apartments
at the Gait House.
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DIED,

DIED,
In this city, the Both instant, Mrs. HARRIET
JOHNSON, at halfpast six o'clock Her friends
respectfully invited to her funeral which will take place
at her late residence street. between 14h and 18th
streets, at o'clock p, m. tomorrow, August lst
In this city, Tuesday evening last, Mrs. LOUIS
ADELLyIG in the SD year Of her age The deceased
native Of Germany, but for several years resident Of
this city.
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Hon. VoLSEY E. HowARD.-The Pennsylua-
man says that the triumphant reelection of
ms accomplished gentleman and Democrat,
ofnng in the western congressional district
exhibis, Is generally conceded Col. Howard
and madtreat ability during the last Congress,
1ast reprepy friends. In the other district,
that paper add by the lamented Kaufman.
regular DemocrA looks as if Mr. scurrv. the
cessful. canoioate, would be sue
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

"AVING removed from Pennsylvania avenue, the
subscriber has taken and fitted up the store the
of and Eleventh Streets and is prepared to
accommodate his old customers and the public with fresh
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals &C. Prescriptions put up
with and care and warranted to be of the puret
materials Fancy and toilet articles large assortment
constantly on hand.
The articles at this store will be found TO be what they
represented to be- and any returning article
purchased here with certificate from regular physi
chemist that the article is not represented will
receive double the money paid for ii In exchange.
II. ii. WOODRUFF,
Nv 2e-dlw corner of and 18th SITS.
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To be accomplished ought to mean something
more than an elegant manner of trifing away
time.
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SPRUCE PINE LUMBER AND CEMENT.

SPRUCE PINE LUMBER AND CEMENT.
JUST LANDED superior lot of Spruce Pine, Joist
scantling and Siling Of various lengths and sizes
Expected hourly hundred barrels Of the best New
York Cement ON hand the various kinds Of Lumber
necessary for house building; together with Lime, Cal
cned Plaster Psling and Fencing Posts &C., &C. All of
which will be sold reasonable terms by the under
signed, at their Lumberyard the canal at the inter
section Of 7th street. p. NJ. PEARSON a co.
jy 31-6tTh&M TSat.News
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GARDEN FARM FOR SALE.

GARDEN FARM FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, at private sale, small and beauti-
w full GARDEN FARM, situated on the river turn
pike, five miles from Washington city, four miles from
Georgetown and mile from Tenallytown, adjoining
the farms of Mr. N. Beal and Mr. N Loughborough. On
the land is and convenient two-story frame dwell
inghouse, containing rooms, barn and stable,
and stone milkhouse nearly finished together with
excellent spring of water about hundred yards from
the dwelling. For terms, &C., apply to
JOSEPH HOWARD,
Nv 25-F&Tutf cor of + and 10th SITS.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
GALE OF OESIR HE ISLAND Iars

O'clock Wednesday next the 30th instant lot s. In
square $780, containing 3,049 square feet lots g. g.
Il o. TO- and H. in square $780, containing 3054 square
feet EACH the being in the immediate vicinity Of the
Old Mansion House Title derived from of the orgi-
nal propretors.
Terms of sale One thrdcash balance in six twelve
months notes bear interest from date of SALE secured
by deed of the premises All deeds and convey
at cost of purchaser Purchasers failing to comply
with TERMS lots to be resold at his their cost F
JOHN CARROLL BRENT.
jy 2S-3t A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
R1- The above Sale Is postponed, on
place and time A. GREEN, Auct.
iy Sd
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FIRE INSURANCE.
FIRE INSURANCE.
ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY.
Money Capital 100000.
d. A. HALL, Agent.
PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
Money Capital 100000.

Money Capital 100000.
X. w. LATHAM, Agent
Cld-estabhshed Companies of Hartford Connecticut.
Insure against FIRE all descriptions of property land
both in and country in the District of Columbia and
vcinty also, steamboats, and vessels with their car
goes) in port the Potomac.
The business of the above-named Companies will be
conducted for the agents, by L. M. HANSON,
At the Potomac Savings Bank, Seventh street, oppo
site the Post Office. jy 12-eo3w
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PURE IRISH LINEN AND LINEN GOODS
GENERALLY

WE would call particular attention to our stock Of
wv Linens, suitable for shirtngs; also for bosoms
and collars; which warrant to be pure and free from
any mixture Of cotton Also table damasks, all widths,
brown and bsached with napkins linen sheetings, Huck
abacks, diapers, and toweng goods generally.
Persons wishing 10 make up the above goods, viii md
1t to their advantage TO purchase them now as they VIII
be sold at least rs per cheaper than during the busy
season. Call and take look for yourselves.
c. w. YERBY,
iy 16-ed1m Pa. ny., bet. 7th and sth SITS.
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TAKE NOTICE---sELLING OFF AT VERY Low

PRICES.
E subscriber being DESTROYS Of closing out his
i tire stock of Spring and Summer Goods, will offer
great bargains in
French Jackonets, silk Tissues Bareges, French
Chintzes Lawns, Ginghams, Barge de LANES, and
Silk of all kinds
Plaid and plain Swiss and Cambria Muslins
Irish Linens, Linen and silk Handkerchiefs
Parasols, Bonnets, Ribbons, Flowers, Hosiery and
Gloves of every description
Plain and embroidered white Grape Shawls
ALSO,
French Cloths, Cassmeres Marsees and Silk Vest
ings, French Drap d. Etc and Cashmeret.
Together with great many other goods all of which
promise to sell at very low rates. the stock must be
closed out VIM. n. RILEY,
jy Jim cor. 9Th st., opp. Centre Market.
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PROFESSOR W. R. JOHNSON, civil and mining
engineer Of this city, the Republic states, has
been selected by the trustees of the Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institution, at Troy, New York,
one of the board of examiners for conducting
the examination of such candidates for the de-
gree of civil engineer as shall be presented from
the class of 1851.
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.G,s MAGNETIC WASHING FLUID.

DY THE QUART OR BoTTLE.-A fresh supply Of
ID this most popular Fluid just received. The demand
is increasing daily this laborsaying article becomes
generally known. For sale at 70 cents bottle, or
III cents quart at
MRS. COLLISIONS Fancy and Millinery Store,
jy 25--tf It'll street. Bs- above ii.
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~ !. sHINGTON'

NorrCr-Persons desirous of having their
No cent to them for short time out of the
a;tp must leave word at the Office, accom-
na9ied Nth ke price of subscription IN Advance,
and of the postage, or postage stamps
nag Anonymous communications receive no
attention. &
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NOTICE,

rINHE SUBSCRIBER having permanently located his
wheelwright and Blacksmith shops on the west side
Of Seventh street. between and II, he is prepared to
execute all orders in his line Of business in the most
workman-like Thankful for past favors he
respectfully soicts continuance Of public patronage.
jy 25-d2w JAMES A. WISE.
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LIME.

Onn Bushels Wood burnt LIME, now landing fresh
oOO from the kilns, in prime order, and will be sold
low for cash or to punctual customers.
WILLIAM WARDER,
Nv 1Q-4t 18th a. g SITS, the"Canal
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ANTI-SECEssIoN.-The Charleston Courier of
Monday contains call for an anti-secession
meeting to be held on Tuesday evening. It is
signed by about eleven hundred names, and
many among them are well known to honor and
to fame.