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The Jews,

The Reverend Mr.. Duffield, of Detroit,
in letter from Jerusalem gives the fol-
lowing account of sthe lamentation Of the
Jews "over their desolated temple and
scattered nation"
One of the most affecting sights have
Witnessed during my travels, was encoun-
tered yesterday, P. M. l repaired to the
appointed spot to hear the lamintations Of
the Jews over their desolated temple and
scattered nation. The site of the ancient
temple is now occupied by the Mosque of
Omar. No Christian or Jew is allowed by
the Musselmen to enter its precincts. The
nearest approach that the Jews can make
to it, is to the large and massive stones Of
the wall which Solomon built from the bot
tom of the narrow valley or ravne. called
the Tiropean. for the purpose of sustaining
and supporting the terrace of arches which
were built out from the base of the rock on
its four sides, and on which the temple on
Mount Moriah was originally construct
| ed
saw thirty-fve Jews standing or seat
ed, near these stones, all Of them bowling,
and restlessly swinging to and fro, while
they read their scriptures in the Hebrew,
and some weeping bitterly as they uttered
their wall Of distress.
One man sobbed as if his heart would
break. while he stood reading and trem-
bling with emotion in his whole Frame
Women, with white searfs thrown over
their heads, passed mourniully along the
wall; some kissed the stones with their lips,
others laid their hands on them, and then
kissed their hands, while most sat in a
squatted or Turk-like position, reading
parts oftheir liturgy in Hebrew. Iventur-
ed with courteous salutation to look up
on the page from which an aged man was
quietly reading. He politely pointed his
finger to the place. He was reading 58th.
59th and Goth Psalms. The whole scene
was so deeply moving, exhibiting in such
a powerful lightthe sad reality of the Jews
great national sorrow. and caused such a
rush ofsolemn thoughts. in my mind, tha,
t | was overcome by il, ,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-07-27

@ Mr.. WILLIAM DEAN. of Cumber.
land township, Greene county, Pa, lately
sheared 3l3 pounds Of wool from single
French Merino Buck. We doubt whether
this can be beat. or even equalled, in the
United States, Mg. Dean. purchased this
Buck of John and Wm. P Brady. of Short
Creek, Virginia, for which he paid the
round sum of five hundred dollars.
Mr.. Amos MARTIN, Of Jefferson town
ship, in the same county, we also learn
has lately purchased, of the same gentle
man, Buck and Eve of the same strain,
for which he paid $780, Waynes6urg
MESSENGER.
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Population of the Grave.

The following extract is from the Mer-
chants Ledger:
"From extensive calculation. it seems
the average Of births per second, since the
birth of Christ 10 this time, is about 8l5;
which gives about thirtytwo thousand
million, and after deducting the present
population Of the world. (96O,OOO, ,OOO,)
leaves the number Of thirty-one thousand
and forty millions that have gone down
to the grave; giving dea!h and the grave
the victory over the living, to the number
of thirty thousand and eighty Millions
Of this number in the grave, about
9,OO0,0O0,00O have died by wars;
100000 by famine and pestilence;
100000. 900 by martyrdom;
$4,000, 900 by intoxicating drinks;
13, ,oOO. 100000 natural or otherwise.
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DEATH OF JUDGE CUrLER.-Judge E.
phraim Cutler, Of Washington county,
Ohio, died, few days since, at the ad.
yanced age Of 81 years. Judge Cutler
was son of Rev. Manasseh Cutler. who
was an original proprietor Of the "Ohio
Company" which commenced the settie-
ment Of Ohio in 1888, at Marietta. E.
phraim came to Ohio in 1889 or 80. He
was member of the Constitutional con-
vention Of 1909; for many years was an
Associate Judge Of Washington county,
and at one time member Of the House
Of Representatives Of Ohio, and afterwards
Of the Senate.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-07-27

CRIME AND PUNIsHMENT.--In the course
of an editorial article intended to show
that it is the certainty and not the severity
of punishment which is needed for the sup.
preston Of crime, the Pittsburgh CONNER
.oial Journal makes the following state,
ment:
.sIn fifteen years. during which the an
nalssof crime am this county have been
stained by more than fifty murders; q ain.
gle instance Of hanging has been affimed
yths Executive rs the measure Of fex,reme
penalty duss and then justice was cheated
Of her victim by snioidsu' Is Il s'ss
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shade up before the close Of the year,
and evidently too large.
No account is taken in this estimate of
the remittances in railroad and other bonds
and stocks, nor of the accruing interest on
our foreign debt. We may also add that
the item Of freights paid abroad to the A.
merican shipping interest is not credited
in either table. The earnings in favor Of
our foreign trade, in this way, are un-
doubtedly very large.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-07-27

OF We have laughed heartily at the ir-
resistible fun and drollery ofthe following.
It is decidedly the best of the season:
The Woonsocket Patriot Editor makes
merry over the mistake Of Shanghai hen
.ofhis that has been setting for Eve weeks
upon-tsco round stones and piece OF
brickf Her anxiety (quoth he) is no
greater than ours to know what she win
hatch. Hitproyes = brick-yard-shat hen
IL not for sale. s. ~ t3'
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THE nrormons at Salt Lake,

From recent accounts of the progress Of
the Mormons at Salt Lake, it appears that
they are like the Gentiles in other parts o,
the world, and exhibit large amount Of
human nature in their internal dissensions,
schisms, backbiting. and struggles for in
diyidual power and supremacy. The gen.
seral idea Of their little sanity settlement
in the wilderness beyond the Rock noun.
tains is, that they are '.band of brothers
and sisters, closely knit in the bonds Of
fraternal affection, despising the follies and
pomp of the world, and looking only to the
spread of the true faith, and the extension
of spiritual wifeism. We are sorry to say
that this aattering picture is only the dis
tant view of the heavenly scene; a nearer
approach sho ows that there are prosecutions
for opinions sake, bitter heartburnings,
apostacy, and population Of the doc
trine Of polygamy, which the Prophet
Joseph, surnamed Smith, introduced as
one of the divine institutions. A writer
who has been among them says, more
discordant set OF harmonies than they,
were never combined. A very short ac-
.quaintance with them, with some knowl-
edge of their history, exhibits a very Curl
constantly going on in the Mormon COM
munity. 1t seems to require about as much
work to keep the converts after they are
made as to make them. Many OF these
new born saints very soon lose the soda
water enthusiasm which is first experience.
ed, and fall away; and many who have
zeal enough to start on the great journey
towards the modern zion, cool off, and
lodge, like dria wood, by the way. Each
emigrating body tapers off something like.
the army Of Peter the Hermit in the first
great crusade. a.,.5s5,A
8 The Mormons have, in reality, more
backsliders and apostates. and, for the
length of time since their commencement,
are divided into more seets, than any re-
ligions denomina known. {.
From this picture, which we have no
doubt is true one--for the papers from
the Great Salt Lake are full Of the fnlmi-
nations of the faithful against backsliding
crew, headed by the GLADDEN. Bishop, who,
+impiously and impudently assumes to be
the Lord in second coming. and also a.
gainst other apostates to the faith-itwould
seem that the fan nataeism under which the
Mormon doctrine spread SO rapidly, is in
danger Of running itself out for want Of the
prosecutions which aided its growth SO
materially in the settled States. Without
the outside pressure of persecution to hold
it together, there is not sufficient adhesive
ness in its internal constitution to keepth
fabric from falling to pieces. Indeed, any.
society which adopts principles sosrepng-
nant to the general sentiments Of the CIV
ilized world as those which form part OF
the religious faith Of the Mormons, must
necessarily be restricted within marrow
circle of operations, and be OF limited du-
ration. Before the advancing footsteps Of
q better Christianity, and of more re6nsd
principles Of moral and social existence;
it must recede precisely as barbarism flies
before civilization, and darkness before
Ehght-Ledger..
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VERMONT SHEEP SHEARING Yer
mont State Journal gives an account of
the annual Sheep Shearing festivity ct the
far famed establishment Of Messrs. Bing.
ham. we'll known as extensive importers
of sheep, on the first and second OF June.
The last day over two thousand people
were present. The following paragraph
gives the result of the first days word and
the extraordinary weight of feeces:
"But to the sheep shearing. The first
day were sheared some forty yearling
ewes that averaged fifteen pounds and a
a half head. One eve that weighed one
hundred and twenty-five pounds eight
.ouncessheared twenty-eight pounds twelve
ounces. Oneother eve weighed 1872 lbs.,
sheared 80 lbs. One buck, aGrandee. .
weighed 216 lbs, sheared 80 lbs. And
quite a number sheared 10, 90. 2i, 23, &c
tlbs--the sheep, most Of them, of one years
growth. This cannot be beaten in the
world. We do not confine the remark to
America, but we say the world.''
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Washington News.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, July I The
action of Mr.. Marshall in the Chinese af-
fairs displeases and embarrasses the Ad-
ministration much more seriously than is
generally understood.
Mr.. Walker was to leave on the 20th Of
September, but the Princeton has turned
out an utter failure; and at present the
Government has but one vessel at com-
mand for the purpose of conveying Mr..
Walker to China, (the Saranac, and il is
said that she can not be got ready much
before December.
1t is thought now that the FishsryQues-
ton will not be disposed of before the next
session of Congress, as new element, il
is said, has come in to retsrd negotiations.
Hon. Robert j. Walker has entirely re-
covered.
The Star says the President is quite un-
we'll. on account Of his iaiigues.
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Elections In August.

Elections will take place next month in
the States of Kentucky. Missouri, Arkan.
sas, Texas, Tennessee, and North Caro-
lima. In the two latter States the election
is held on Thursday, the 4th of August.
and in the others on Monday. the 1st Of
August. In Kentucky and Arkansas, men,
bers of Congress and Of the State Legisla.
ture are TO be chosen; in Missouri and
North Carolina, members of Congress; and
in each Of the States Of Alabama. Texas,
and Tennessee, Governor, Legislature,
and members Of Congress are to be chosen.
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Piracy and Murder of an English
Crew,

Letters received from Singapore to the
1 5th May. afford shocking details of fanoth.
er ofthose terrible murders on board shin.
arising out Of the odious coolie trade. In
the present instance the vessel cut off was
a foreign vessel. sailing under the Peruvian
flag, but oficered by Englishmen, who
have fallen victims to the foul trade in hu
man flesh, which has for some wears past
been carried on from China to South A.
merica and the Havanas 1t appears there
were goo coolies on board. the major part
of whom allege they were kidnapped and
forcibfy carried on board, or enticed by
the Chinese coolie brokers, on various pre-.
texts, to see the vessel, from which again
they were not suffered to depart. MANY
Of the parties thus shamefully decoyed.
consisted of boys under twelve wears of
age, the Ross Elias having forty-fiye of
this latter class on board 1t is also al.
legged the shippers made the coolies believe
they were going to country abounding in
gold, while in fact they intended employ
ing them as guano diggers. After being
at sea for month, packed in small space
on deck, they were put on short allow.
ance OF water, which finally led to an out.
break. The coolies possessed themselves
OF all the fire. arms on board, defed all re.
sistance, drove the captain and made into
the cabin, into which they poured boiling
water, and finally compelled them 10 lump
overheard into the sea, whence they fol.
lowed, and there butchered them. Most
Of the crew also jumped overheard. The
carpenter, it appears, succeeded in swim
ming on shore, distant between three and
FIVE miles, andreached Batavia. The COO
lies having possessed themselves of the
ship, forcibly compelled one Of the crew
to navigate the vessel to China, but this
man steered for Singapore.
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From, Pittsburgh

PIrrsBuneH, July 9O-A FIRE broke out
this morning in the large warehouse Of
James McCully, on Pine street. The en-
tire building, with 1000 brls.. -four and
5000 do. salt, which were stored in il, were
entirely destroyed.
The FIRE originated from the shoulder
ing ruins Of the fire which occurred ada.
cent about month since.
The roofs OF the United States Hotel
and three other adjoining buildings were
injured. McCully' building was insured,
as well as the United States Hotel and the
other buildings injured. s.
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.Swept Orer the Falls.

BUFFALO, July 2O.-Two men, in boat,
were carried down the rapids at Niagara
Falls yesterday. The boat upset and one
was drowned, the other caught rock in
the stream and chung to it all the AFTER
noon. in sight Of hundreds on the shore.
unable to render any assistance. A rait
was pushed out to him and he got on it.
but was swept off by the waves. He then
attempted to swim to small island, but
did not succeed, and after terrible strug-
gle he was carried over the Falls and per-
ished
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though the masses in Turkey wore in fs.
vor Of war, and the preparations for il
were incessant, the troops being marshal.
ed under the direction of French and
English officers.
Commodore Stringham, Of the frigats
Cumberland, had an interview with the
Sultan, and assured him that the efforts Of
Turkey to repel the demands Of Russia
met with the most cordial sympathy from
the American people.
I 1t was rumored that if France and Eng
land did not consider the occupation Of
the Danube Provinces an act Of war, ON
the part of Russia, the Sultan would not,
and negotiations would proceed.
Provisions were uncommon high at Com
stantinople, the paper currency daily sink.
ing, and trade stagnant. The silk crop
was almost total failure, but opium was
abundant.
A Man in the Rapids at Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS, July 18.-This morn
ing man was discovered in the Ameri-
can rapids below the bridge, on stump,
and almost on the brink of the Falls.
His name is Joseph Able. There were
three men in boat, two of whom have
gone over, and this Mr.. Able clung to the
stump. Everything is favorable for his
rescue if good life-boa. can be procur-
ed in time. The boats that are here
swamp Immediately on being put into the
water. Crowds Of the strangers. and q
great number of citizens throng the banks.
Some OF them have just succeeded in ffoat-
ing a box of refreshments to him.
BUFFALO, July 19.-They have sent q
life. boat by the train Of cars to Niagara
Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS - Third Dispatch
Three boats have been swamped in en-.
deavoring to rescue the poor fellow. They
are now trying the fourth. which is sec-
ond life-boat. 1t is impossible to get any
refreshments to him, and it is thought he
will not hold on much longer, but will
loose his hold before he can be rescued.
Swept Orer the Falls.
BUFFALO, July 2o.-Two men, in boat,
were carried down the rapids at Niagara
| Eolla 6.c< =, =
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Later from Rio de sJanerio.

Ldter from RlO de Jdneri0.
New York, July 2O.-The frigate Con-
gress has arrived at this port from Rio,
with dates to the l2th June. The James
town was at Buenos Ayres. Affairs at
that place were still unsettled. The block
ade was maintained. A temporary truce
had been agreed upon.
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Nescs from the Fishing Ground.
BosToN, Wednesday, July 90 Tho
schooner L. Mckenzie. from the Bay of
st. Lawrence, and the first of the mackefel
fleet which has returned, arrived at Giou-s
.cester.
She reports the fish moi plenty, and :
number Of armed vessels composing the
British fleet.
1t is understood that American fishing
vessels are not allowed to fish in the Bay
of Chaleur. sss -
Most of the inhabitants at st. Johns To-
land and Cape Breton, who had formerly
petitioned the Colonial Governmentto 10 drive
offthe American fishermen from the coast,
are now petitioning to permit them to no
turn, as their business has greatly fallen
off, so much so that they are now ID star.
wing condition, and were calling on Goy-
ernment for pecuniary aid. :. =
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Fatal Accident.

PH1LADELPH1A. July 2O.-A small bost,'
with pleasure party. was run down on
the Delaware last night by steamer. and
three ladies, named Mary McGonigal.
Mary Kavanna and Margaret Price, wess
drowned.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1853-10-01
NV orleans Advertisement.



\sr DREAM.
THK und.rsi rnei desi'es re-.
p-ctfuy to MORN the public TIA
u they esn slvays find at hi Hp"i
Store a choice and arg, assortment of Pi1H0
Fore. al very reasonable prices, and on accom-
modaiing terms.
Amons them are pinano For,es made By the
old and celebrated manufacturers. T tiiho't
& Co, of Boston. Of reh tone, and hni~hed
beautifully In ro-esood, black walnut and ma
houany, with ron frames. made 10 the most
substantial and Horkmanlike manner Ai'o
the lus,iy celebrated Hot,an Piano ior'e',
which. tor -ve.tefr- Of tone. have not been
rgasilcd They arr peculiarly suited to ne
country a. the .Iohan does not require tuning
Tor wears.
Ii. New lmrroYement in'Piano Porte
the pa.eat ! ibrsirg Drsrhridgs, j. also Tor
Sale At tse same Establishment 1hi- improve
.aept g,e- peculiar brmnr-= and tfi"eef {"
the treble. add- lu ihe dUrsh ilt5 and -'frngh
Yf the eHp. sa.. -'ufsr. '' tpahi" 80 -eihA.n-
ag much long cf ln tule lhsp ihc-e 30 Ordinary
use
" r " - Agent fer Heuei ~ .~rt rated
Grand Pianos aud piaHiuos madr 'H Pans f"f
posrt sud sweetness Of tone, They -ihn1 pre-
eminent
Ths ~ Com a3lnd ANachmsnf Policy
& Co.. PARIS llano-. and Instruments from alI
the hr-l manuiss,or'es constantly receiving
aud lor ale on hberal ierm..
N.-aai iand pianos tor sale. from $50 10
goo rsch. ard taken u part pay mrni Tor hc"
Pianos.
Pano-. Repaired, Tuned, Rented, aud AP-
praised
ra,lea-fs N,ladeoa This beautiful toned
Mind Insi.un,.ft for Itliau. fhurrl-s Lodges
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9eIetteo poetrp,


AW40a W01orD1A
Assrl whispers. will shey ness'
Csssr 10 tell Of golden reiln---
lslss Of besu,y. smiling ever
II my.tic .~s Of dreams
lsn1 Of Aow~rs and gem Of spiees.
AID IN atmosphere Of love,
WAs,, II. dsrk.eycd girls eniiee u,
= ths fair lands TO rove
Anesl whispers, softly bringing.
PROM beyond the siarl, .sies.
Echoes of the sweet songs rneag,
Through the vale of.ps'adisei
Visions NJ brigh. fountain, gushing
Nectar. washing COLDER sands,
And TN nd wine rivers fnshin9.
~ the pearl and amber strands.
Loving spirits hover nca, ~,
Clothed in silent roors Of light,
Ard with sernph voices WOO us
To the regions Of drlisb'i
Voices Of exquisite sweetness.
would clasp yonr virwless forin',
Be-, your wings or fair} fectn-ss,
Still eludc my ou,-,rs:ehed arnA
Angel whispers gently stealing
Where the hp.h Of death surrounds,
With their holy balm Of healing.
For the bruised spirits wouPds,
Dreaining n delightful story,
on bright immortality,
And land Of 'oys and glory,
Far beyond life. troubled -en
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EXCHANGE OgVeCC.

NE undersigned has opened an ExcHaxeY
i OFFICE in Sarsesport, and ia prepared to
sell Checks on all the principal cities in the
United States also 10 purchase Exchange and
receive Deposits
VIII continue 10 advance on eonsoup,en,-
to WRIGHT, WILLIAMS & Co, Cash or Baye.
ing and Rope: | vii pay balances due their
customers at my Office free of charge
u. VI. JOHNSON.
sarsEersri, Ia, Seq, II, 1894
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Paper Ilangtnss.

'TiiE attention Of buyers d. respectful,
i called 10 the extensive stock o, wall pa.
paper. and borders, both French and American
for sale very low, at No. 10 Camp street. be,no
composed of the most beautiful patterns eve,
imported into this market. Those In vant nj
the article would do well to call and esamins
this stock and learn prices, Also, on hand a
general variety of upholstery goods
JOSEPH tlfEE. 10 Camp IT,
Jan. :, 1903 ,,Tv
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shirley send. MS pretty it'll poem upon
this pre,,. li.ile suhyee,-Rome Journal
TT. dimyled, white, and oh how son,
That hitie fairy hand
Il hes within mine own 10 warm.
81 srscefapg in ,ts pretty form;
No WORD, | can command
Wal tell ,i.e magic, mystic pell
Which in that tiny hand de,a dwell,
A. 20 my banning lips full or.
ThA, intie hand press.
Bsstowing loves carcss.
Upon the dise OF dimpl.d snow,
Which warm aith lie and yet,h doth glow,
~ lady. ,of, white hand
Hove to mark the blue vein, swell
Upon that little hand
Each finger tspers round sne fir.
And by TIA, much loved hand swear,
While I have wealth or land
Tha, gentle hand no III shall know,
No ruds touch I'D it, whi,snes- glow.
That srowy hand love 40 we'll
Mould 1t wers now 10 mine
That might leave Love. sign.
Flis -tgnet and hi, sweetness seal,
On tina, hand, which. through woe ano veal,
II! Iovo--mv i.dy'. hand
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No oh, Gratier S., \ Orleans
II ID Mcbl\NiS, successor 10 jain Bal
l IL having purchased the entire stock OF
books ard stationery, belonging to the late
John Bail, lie el continue the book and sta
tiouery business at the old stand, So Gtatier
street, and would bag TO solicit a call from the
old customers oi the House, mud all others
wishing books and stationery for their own use.
OF to sell again.
His assoflmen, of school books. theological
and miscellaneous books. blank books, paper
and stationery, iss.ry complete. He viii ke, p
constantly on hand all the publication. OF the
methods, book concern, which will be sold At
catalogue prices.
Book biading Of every description executed
with neatne.- and DISPATCH atthe loves, pfiec,.
Blank books ii all descriptions, manufactured
TO order at the shortest notice
Orders for anything in his line of business
will be promptly executed, and at the same
prices as If the buyers, themselves, were pres.
eni.
II. d. McGI\NIS, SO Grarier
New Orleans, Jan, =, 1888. Nv