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We publish in another part Of paper speech re-
Gently delivered by this distinguished gentleman in rea-
ton to the attitude assumed by South Carolina in
relation to the questions which have been Of late much
agitated in that State.
The speech sent TO for publication by gentleman
Of Virginia, OF very high character and standing in the
democratic party, accompanied by the following letter;
"MR EprToR enclose speech Gust to me) OF Col
Memmnger of South Carolina, delivered weeks ago
at the great meeting in Charleston of the friends OF
operation the OF southern rights. ask the favor
OF you to publish in tho Union, for the benc, both
Of the North and South You will find this speech only
marked with great power and thorough knowledge Of the
whols subject, but with LIBERAL candid. and patriotic
spirit that does the author high honor. He ba, presented
the subject Of Hparas In striking and startling
point of view and shows conclusivey from her past pro
ccedng. thai South Carolina, far from being committed
IN ho~or sec,ds singt handsd stands the contrary
pledged TO 60 operation ard nth her sisf States ard
not TO nparais action need not sry that Colonel Memmin
ger is distinguished champion in the of southern
rights, and devoted friend to the rights of the States
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6sa.a1w Javsnas P~6sato~a Of tina General Psoisstaml
ASiseopal ss~aay School U..o~ A.sgaisa
lake pleasure in calling the attention Of those Of
our ieadefs who this catering for the bene
o. Tue young 10 the series of elegant gift books bearing
Tue imprint OF the Protestant Episcopal Sunday School
ohon which may be obtained at very moderate prices.
al Inc weilknown bookstore OF r. Farnham and which
are among the most suitable presents for the approaching
iesva which Christian parents select for their chill
dren.
Although this Sunday School Union is intended for
the advancement OF the Church with which it is CON
necteo II IS conducted with such true catholic charity
lhai lis publications contain nothing which Christian
OF any other denomination would object place in the
hands OF his children Prominent among their recent
publications is series of -four aegores from the pen Of
Inc hev, William Adams. entitled " The Shadow of the
The Distant Hills 1.-the Old Mans Home and
Inc Kings Messengers" which are models for purity
ana elegance OF style. and for completeness Of the allie
CORY are worthy OF being compared with Bunyans Pill
grims Progress. We will endeavor 10 characterize this
series by selecting one The Distant Hls'-whch we
find SO admirably and truthfully noticed in recent
number OF the Knickebocker Magazine, that we copy
lheieom IN preference TO giving impressions
oil that beautiful aegory
We have before us a little work entitled The Dis.
tanl Hills 1t is most touching and tender aegory,
anu altogether worthy OF lis predecessor, The Shadow
OF me Gross Over the pages OF these narratives there
ehed an aroma OF purity suited 10 the pictures which
lhey so exqulsiiey paint Indeed the pictures them
selves seem to be rather bredhed than painted We know
not how TO express sincere admratio we believe
II would be impossible TO with works OF this kind
more chsrmingly conceived and finished. They ought
hearts they would be engraved ndeibly in DAYS when
the feversh novel would interest them no more AS al
legones they possess the highest merit The outlines are
distinct the accessories replee with classic grace and
the embodiment Of the truth papabe. The Distant HIS
bedecked with green, and rife with melody; the crumb-
ling ruin crawled over by the green lizard and given to
ueCdy-tnesG symbols hon in
terpret aud over which mans eyes may weep And i,
delightful to see in the foreground of the picture
whether meanderng in the meadow, gushing from the
rock, the purifying waters of the flood over which
The eternal dove
liovers on sofest wing
For the Christian parent these works. so pure and
happy IN influence. SO exquisite 10 embellishments SC
compressed IN compass, desirable for gifts
They would be received with smiles and perused with
tears and gratitude would be returned by the informing
| ling of both"
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.


SrSAtx.-Slr Walker explained that his resolution
respecting Hungary was simply resolution OF inquiry
Mr.. Seward presented petition from the industrial
Congress. praying for change in the policy OF the Uni
ted States with regard to foreign nations
The joint resolution making land warrants assgnabls
was referred to the Committee on Public Lands
The Compromise resolution was taken up for discus
sion.
Msssrs Rheit and Fooe made personal explanations
at considerable length. in reference the question Of Sc
cession, &c.
Mr. Houston then took the foor but il being late
yielded 10 posponement OF The question until Monday
in order TO 60 into executive session. and after som,
time spent therein, the Senate adjourned
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Our readers may recolect that some three or four
weeks since the Republic became alarmed abou, demo-
cratic free soisn in Connecticut and stated, in sub
stance that Of the leading journals of that State had
article representing that the democracy were all ready
TO join hands with the free. soers on the most accommo
dating terms. We learn from gentleman of high
character in the editorial profession in Connecticut tina,
such article has appeared in the paper referred TO-
We corrected the drift Of the Republics remarks at the
time, and showed clearly that the democratic organza
ton in Connecticut had in many ways and very expli.
city. taken the ground OF acquesoenoe in the Compro-
mise as final adjustment. But, the article in ques-
ton appeared disquet the republic, that journal may
as WELL we think inform its readers of its mistake in the
matter and that the alarming oycures of the Connect
cut democracy to the soiles quite imaginary
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We congratulate our citizens upon the opportunity
which to be afforded them during the coming week OF
witnessing the best performances Of English Opera which
at this time the American stage boast The operate
troupe which has been formed by Mr.. Sesun, and
whose representations have been regarded as highly at.
rac,ive and excellent wherever they have appeared, open
tomorrow evening in the popular opera OF The
Daughter of the Regiment" Mr.. and Mrs Seguin, who
sustain the leading parts in the piece, are well known as
accomplished and eminent arstes and sustained as they
will be- by the other members OF the corps and by the
we'll trained orchestra Of the National their perform
ances will doubtless present musical and hlston'c en-
,ertanment Of high order We bespeak Tor them iul
audience, and have doubi they will make i an en-
thusiastic one
The management evidently taking efbeien, measures
to meri, the support OF community, by the energy and
lberaty they have shown in their arrangements Tor the
public qualification at the opening Of their theatrical cam
paxn
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Olhcial.

ard Fillmore President Of the United States Of .ameriea to all
Uhom il may
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited that Joaquin
Castillo has appointed consul Of the Mexican republic
Brownsville the State Texas do hereby him
such, him exercise
powers privileges allowed consuls
favored nations in the United States.
testimony Whereof have caused these letters be made
patent, OF the United be aft
Given my hand of Washington the 10Th day
H. December A. D. 1851 and Of the Independence of the
United States Of America the seventy sixth
WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary of State
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The Metropolitan Hotel In New York.

New York" the half of the wods coming
be known the city of hotels Baltimore dis
nguished the city of monuments and Washington meop
oils OF magnificent Not satisfied many splendid
establishments OF this kind already full the
New Workers have determined something
imposing magnificent been erected
the OF kbo's famous garden, number
equans the population ordinary country and
Offering feature OF lis plan accommodations hudr cd
of which, understand be arranged in style Of novel and
the Messrs Leland
old Clinton Hotel No selection could have been
They every qualified make their
they design make 1.-THE best and celebrated hotel in the
world.
Deeming information of such establishment be
pecialy readers distant who
occasion solourn in the commercial metropolis fol
lowing Of have in the New York journals
THE MONSTER HoTEL.We understand that the
building finishing hotel the Prince
TO be conducted by Simeon Leland Co..
pubcans IL open the LIST June, a uie earlier
Its aggregate frontage Prince street and Broadway @
1t is largest hotel in the world
eight hundred
way be placed riepo,
be furnished and decorated in
comfortable We have that the
avaed themselves of Improvement In the Of hotel
will
make the establishment the wonder and the pride the
| tropois.
give
idea Of the imposing which,
LIST of June will welcome the cizens OF the world great
| commercial
literally
young friends he Leand the of S75c00 they
| require it-HoUc Journal
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We learn that the First Presbyterian Church az ,tr.e
have engaged the ministerial services of Rev James
Gallaher during the winter. Mr. Gallaber will accord.
insy preach in that Church this morning, at II O'Clock
also AT 81, p. m.
lis with pleasure that the services of this we'll
known pastor engaged in the District OF Columbia In
Tennessee and other States Of the West he has long been
favorably known, and has done much TO promote the
cause OF true pieiy and religion.
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THE undersigned respectfully inform their and friends
public generally that they have lately opened Office
Exchange Bank OF Selden, Wers Co.. 7 street.
Washington ID. general
agents. especially for the prosecution Of claims
buying selling securing
the titles thereof The junior partner 81 Men Laham lawyer
and will business limits
District senior partner, Orchard NJ Youngo having
Commissioner Land Once
localities Of public lands having
persuade himself that he will be
edge and of the where capitalists desire
invest their funds
Liberal advances will be made upon claims
VIII They
Seldom Whers Co.. aud members of Congress
generally. ..,., ;. $500.
J. Mem LATHAM.
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Presents for .. Holy days.

N w. GAIT BROTHER respectfully invite the
NJ and the public generally their
fancy articles, which has been especially selected
with view % M this
Besides usual stock Of superior ladies' and gentamen gold
Watches made additions their
cnameled plain BROOCHES diamond ruby and
bracelets chains chstaans lockets gold Thin
bes earrings, pins gold tootpeks, fancy gold pencils arm
lets, &C. - ~, $780,
Also silver Dapknrngs, children's knives
spoons silver dessert knives and forks
punch spoons pie cake and fish knives cream
spoons siters &c. all Of which
W be sold the lowest possible rates
M. w. GAIT BRO,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10Th sts.
Ia
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DIED.

On the inst, consumption JOHN H. JOHNSON, the
23d year of his age
This nsdious society
YOUTH loves shining mark and has aimed who
brightly light One has been taken from
our midst OF whom may be said
thee but to love thee
Nor named thee but praise"
He was tender friend honest He has gon
while his early DEATH let
Der hat our may be his eternal gain
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The NATIONAL TnGArRg-fhe arrangements for warming
ing been completed there viii be for the future apprehension Of
cold.
The seguin Opera Troupe, well avoably known will
appear night aud night this week The troupe
in The city several days. and have had rehea sound
the theatre admirable and highly gratifying eysry
scian The house, glad TO learn, will be well filled Mon
welcome MIR Marshall win
ZION unoeed and the be successful fault
win be his regret
enl
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rnLEGaArmo REPORTS, sc

Arrival II lie Ssass4 Esyepa Seven Days Later from.
hssoYs,
NEw YoAK, December a-a, ma despatch received
10 O'Clock this morning from Halifax announces the
rival there Of the Europa which sailed from Law
eTpool the 9th inst, for New York. with seven days
later nelgen from Enope. She had pat in ON account
Of scarcity Of coal
The despatch further adds that the Is very import
ant, but makes allssioa 10 ia character
Since The reception OF the announcement there has been
an interruption In the telegraph lines OF Portland and
up 10 the present nothing iuher has been received
al Portland from Halifax.
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Of ladies and gentlemen,
and public generally, collection
vases urns Bohemian and Dresden psna silver
Mated psper rich French.Chna be sold
Monday Tuesday evenings Caus Saloon The inceas
Ing employing the fine the deco
the refinement
they produce beneficial to the and morals Of the
community.
Fine is we-ookns glasses, ot'omns, dvsns carpets
and costly passing they the refining
influence statutes paintings has s and intsgios
itself pardonsbe when guided by and proper
Of the beautiful
signor weknown taste and Judgment will be
will be classic ornamental We
this who desire supply themselves with
sucl rare articles bolyduy presents.
N n The ladies will expect gentlemen this
occ asion. MAY their anicipauons be realized.
Tbe saloon will open Monday until O'Clock for
tiers, 49,, . ,.,,r,,
Doc Auctoneers.
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ny- Methodist Episcopal Church South, Eighth
Once Leondas pastor
O'Clock, Sabbath and O'clock Sub
,sct for evening The Christian Racer.
public cordially invited TO attend. Seats Free
20-2t
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on n0N Pounds Choice Goshen Butter fust received
OO,UUU Store No 81 Han


OO,UUU Butter Store No. 81 Han
street, Baltimore.
great share of the above has been collected greatest
expressly families during
of prejudice that justly aganst packed
butter has been imposed them Goshen
which Being connected with OF the old
houses New York; who superior
procuring choicest diaries from county,
sending fresh supplies regularly twice week. feel
will refined
TASTE delightful flavor until spring Hun
realized the No
spared all All goods delivered
city free OF charge
Also pounds choice cheese. All will BE-
sold as as in New York by the few packages
All goods bought and sold for cash.
W. c. CORNELL.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IL, 1881.
Dec l2-law3W
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Dec 2l3uf

MRS. CHOATE's Millinery and Fancy Store, Four
mi and street. svenueMr q. keep. constantly
on very OF millinery goods, bonne and
made order She confident that her bonne can
nv
and thinning articles selected used TO
ri 90 .a,xnacon Christmas presents superior
on,itv Pairs supplied liberal discount. Don't forget ~
street one north Of Pennsylvania avenue
ncco ID I'm
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NOTICE.-The stockholders OF the Washington GasLsbt
tomp,py hereby notified the charter,
annual director. the
viii be held OF the company Monday January s,
1859, O'Clock, p. , nun,..,,
n.c ot-dov
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ZINE Ecditions-tbe best finely bound In Library
calf Hume Baiam, Gibbon Robertson, Alison
Mncauay Prescott Bancroft Irving Tickno Goldsmith Theirs
Arnold, Tactu Lvy, Xenophon Thncydides Caesar, sslns
Botta, Neander, Tyler Cooper Ron Marshall coedge Mis
be found at tho bookstore OF the sub
scrbT mostly imported Europe by himself and bound
his directions.
Also many fine editions Of works Of standard merit from
library shclvessome
richly boundand most Of the ANIMALS and
those who do regard
fRANCk TAYLOR
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Conhseur La Vile de
llth street.
CONFECTIONERY, BONS, 6c.-Ths undersigned tAksS
public ssnsr-
ally, liberal patronage
informs them usual this Of he
pared very large supply Of every variety of
Confectionery &c..
generally be establishments
kind.
He would call particular attention o assortment OF
Large Cake,
which, quality and STYLE equal in this market And also
o his
Ornamental Bonloas,
many of which up n md magnificent style As
usual, he gives particular supplying
Balls, Parties. Weddings, Epenins Enterfanns~fs, &C.,
everything desirable in the confectionery line supplies
uch and table requisites and ornaments
A "A Paris well known extended
notice
frseass confectionery establishment be
had al c. GATHERS,
A La Vile do Paris.
BIN time during the approaching holidays,
thousand pounds Of assorted confectionery put
pound half pound packages. Dec lQ-dN
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TX MARvEL's New Book-Dream Ldf. by the s"-
L thor Of R~verics OF n Bachelor
Revees Baoheohandsomeiy bound and illustrated
The Old Guard OF Napoleon by ]. s. eadley / vol.
by Daylight; by Caroline Cbeseboro. vol
taylor MAURY,
Booksellers, sth street
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. M. kossuTH AND THE GovERNMENT.-Mr. William
Hunter acting Chief Cletk Of the State Department,
companied by Mr. Edward Curtis and Mr. Simeon ORA
Per- waited upon NJ, Kossuth at the Irving House. in
New York, on Friday, ard presented TO him certified
copy OF the resolution OF welcome passed by Congress
MT Hunter also handed 10 him private letter from Mr.
Webster which, IT is supposed, related to his vis, 10
Washington.
M. kossu'h, after reading the papers, remarked that
he felt honored by them. The New York Commercial
says that he remarked
His FIRST duty now was 10 hasten TO Washington TO take
The earliest opportunity to express his gratitude to the
government and Congress. He had aIre adv made en-.
gagemeRs 10 the cities Of Philadelphia and Baltimore
which would deinn him during the next week In the
mean time he would convey TO Mr. Webster by letter
his thank. for the kind offer introduce him 10 the Pres
dent; and he hoped, on Monday week. or within day
OF two thereafter, TO be present in the city OF Washing
ION But OF the particular time OF bis arrival he would
advise The distinguished Secretary OF State in writing
Trade OF CuBA.-The Diorto de Ia Marina publishe.
statement OF the value OF the trade OF Cuba for the past
year. from which appears that the Importation. reached
the sum OF SIS ps3227 and the expectations S2 GAS
making the total amount fifty -four millions OF dol
lars The impor'aons OF 1850 exceeded those OF 1919
by 10 per cent and the explorations by ii per cent, The
increase Of trade with the United States within one year
has been two millions OF dollars In Is4o The Total
value OF the trade with the United States was $40 $50.
in 1850, Sl5,oi2,6l3. The United States now for the
first time take precedence Of every other country having
intercourse with the island Of Cuba
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TOR RENT-A brick stable house, perfect order
roof frssideprs Square, west side
Inquire OF b. sIocAioN'
Dec 7-SunTuThn
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I,URs Furst Furs f-wM n. TODD announces - NJ
generally and the ladies particularly that ke has
selection Of Ane fun, Of
workmanship, which ~
and 10 which he invites - anon
such rich, durable, truly
Portable, and seasonabe additions to the wardrobe ~
mus vcfornes pAlatines Nat
and
6c chnch Siberian squirrel royal srine HUDSON Bay sable
\ swansdown.
received from Paris and London beautiful
Persian lamb skin goods. the above descriptions Ton ladies'
aud children. n
Ladies' Paris made crlanne sacks, richly trimmed with fur
Aso,s general Of priced fu for aud child
Dec 1l-2aw<w
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- ~~ FOR NORFOLK.-The O6CEOLA,
6-xHke having been detained by ice, will
$500 TX place Monday the :2d instant.
O'Clock, a.
Dec 20-I JAMES MlTCHELL.
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MATTHEW ST CLAIR CLARKE has re~psnsA n
Office for the of law and agency business
street OF the INTERIOR and nearly In
WlIards Hotel, where he boards.
Nov 2s-dam MAT Intel, Republic, Tssgraphl
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The eternal dove
ltoyers on softest wing ,

For the Christian parent these works, so pure and
compressed in compass, are most desirable for Gifts,
They would be received with Smiles and perused with
tears and gratitude would be returned by the informing
ling of both"
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The Election In Virginia.

The Richmond Enquirer gives the following result OF
the gubernatorial canvass so far as ascertaned:
RESULT IN SrATE,-Beow give The entire vote
for governor, far received which nearly
as we make IT, Ii shows that ohnsons ajority
is 7,'2si and eighteen counties yet to hear from
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SEMI-ANNUAL NOTICE.-WiU be issued by u.s. before
y open books,
respectfully ask the favor of all whom ey will
settle same, either with money
table paper. -
Dec 20-dtlst Janf
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Dec 2l-2w
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BEAUTIFUL FANCY GOODS I-sranse, and cinzeHs
called the varied and beautiful goods
opening PARkER's fancy under the National Hotel
understood that by Friday s 18th
selections viii be ready for all search Of something
HXTRA for the approaching hoydays
and the admiiance free.
PARKERs
Fancy and Perfumery Store, under National Hotel.
Dec l6-6uf
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SPLENDID Gift Books FOR Christnnss. At
y TAYLOR d MAURY,S
Bookstore, 9th
Girls Books and Toy hooks.
Dissected Maps and Games.
Papier mache desks cabinets, portfolios
Illustrated standard works, souvenirs, and ANNALS
Clasp and velvet Prayer Books and Bibles
Dec