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COMMENCEMENT OF THE AQUEDUCT.

The Corporation of Washington having
made arrangements to witness the commence
ment of the Washington Aqucduct at the
Great Falls of the Potomac, large party left
the District for the purpose yesterday morning,
about nine O'Clock, on two packet boats, which
had been engaged for their conveyance by the
canal. The party was composed of the Prcsi-
dent Of the United States, the Secretary Of
War, the Mayor of Washington, members Of
both Boards Of Councils Of Washington and
Georgetown, and some invited guests The trip
up was cxhilaratlng and delightful, and tho
first boat arrived at CrOmmelln about half past
~ o'clock
After taking "A sight Of the Falls, the cere-
monies commenced by prayer to the Throne
of Grace by the Rev. DR.. Pyne. Captain Mont
gomery c. Meigs, the Engineer in charge of
the work, then made brief address, at the
close of which, he invited the President of the
United States to commence the work by TURF
ing up the first turf in the line of the Aqueduct
from the mouth of the feeder to the first cul-
vert under the canal. This spot is therefore to
the west of the canal few yards from it's
margin Accompanying his execution Of this
labor, the President made a few appropriate
remarks, highly gratifying to all the friends of
the great work present Then followed in turn
a similar labor by the Secretary Of War, the
Hon. Senator Douglas, the Mayor of Washing
ton Mayor OF Georgetown by proxy, the pre-
siding officers of the Boards of Councils of
both cities the Marshal OF the District, and
other prominent citizens, several of whom par
those first mentioned made neat ad-
dresses. The concluding prayer was by the
Rev. Henry Slicer
The inauguration ceremonies being conclu-
died. the company, numbering nearly two hun
dred, were invited to partake Of Il collation.,
spread in the new building erected for the ac-
Of the workmen on the Aque.
duct under the direction Of his honor the May.
or Of Washington. To this repast the breeze.
whetted appetites Of the guests paid hearty &C.
and series Of toasts were
drunk
Nothing Of an unpleasant nature occurred
10 mar the high pleasure Of the occasion, and
the company returned last evening safe and
we'll TO their homes in the District
National Intsiigeneer.
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lies that even the Free Soil leaders Of ls4s
can be trusted, upon due evidence of repent
ance and reformation. II must be confessed
that that evidence has been furnished. Even
Dickinson, Buchanan, and Dallas begin to
grow respectable for their independence Of
mind, when contrasted with the moral prostra-
ton and reimbursement Of the Barnburners
In conclusion we would respectfully call the
attention Of our Colonization friends 10 the
liberal donations of Liberia and their other col
Onies to the British Government 1t would be
well to inquire whether this cession is to be the
basis of treaty with that power, guarsntying
to us the unrestricted privilege of robbing Mex
leo and Spain of their possessions We believe
there are few Colonizatonists who would as
sent to such an arrangement, leaving out of
view the rights and feelings of the people of
Liberia, which, by the way, is an independent
Republic, and on that account entitled to the
sympathy and support of the American Gov
eminent. G..
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can testify-people, it is hoped, who may be
benefited by the change but, whether 30 or
not, cannot admit that annexation by yolun-
tary consent is any more illegal or rcprehen-
sible than annexation by conquest. But
whether it be done by one process or the other,
the Government Of the United States can have
no colonies. Whatever territory is added is
but an integral part of the whole, and subject
to the same Constitution and laws
Mr.. Severance declined to consider the ex-
pediency of annexation, having no authority
from the United States to say that they would
consent to any such measure; but he assures
the King that should the proposition be made,
it will be favorably received aud duly consid-
cred.
As to the protest Of the foreign consuls, it
is merely formal matter and should the
King and people of the Sandwich Islands con-
clude upon annexation it is hardly to be ex-
pected that any serious obstacle would be
thrown in the way by the French and British
Governments. We are anxious to see our
Government tested in this matter. We have
little doubt that had it been favorably dis
posed annexation might have been by this
time fact accomplished
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THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON D. c. NOVEMBER H. 1853

the lists Of subscribers in old and excellent
books, and find pleasure in observing who were
the cO-operators Of the authOrs Indeed the
subscription method seems TO require this kind
of o~ledgment; and hoIe to have the
privilege of initiating it largely in the present
instance Among others, I with to rally, If
practicable, the friends Of Bible Christianity.
Bible Churches, and Bible Christians around
this Bible standard-an edition designed by
the blessing Of God to make the structure Of
the Bible more obvious, its meaning more i'm.
pressiye, its applications more sure, and its au-
thority more searching and controlling IL
seems to me, that subscriptions ought to pour
in by the thousand But the public must Judge
for itself OGo thing is certain-cGpitai or sub.
Se,1Pt'onS must preoede publication.
With these remarks, can only submit to-
day. this general statement-that all the ad-
vantsges of the new mode OF publishing the
Bible flow from the single principle Of the sep
drdtion Of the books. Strange as il may seem
II is nevertheless the fact---at least 80 far as |
am informed-that during the four centuries
Of Bible printing, the holy books have never
been issued each bs ft>el{ No separate tdi-
tiOn,' "NO separate English cdiiion such
are the notes of critics and photographers in
regard to many of the Scriptures-a1 Amos,
Nahum, Micah, Zephsniah, Habakkuk, Jere-
miah, and others. They have appeared in
nearly every other form, but never in this form
Now, it is proposed TO open a new era, by issu-
ing them separately BY this plan as expect
to show, numerous and great advantages will
be secured. r. H. s.
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TAPE WORM CURED BY
DR.. MCLANt'S CELEBRATED IERNlPUGf.

INV York, AHgaa 2, 1852.
certain lady N this city testifes that after usI
DR.. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE, she passed tai %
worm ten inches long and has no hesitation in re-
ommenling ii to every person afflicted with worn B.,
as, in her opinion, it far cxcos every other remedy
now in use. The name Of the lady and further par
tculars, can he learned by calling on Mrs TIsrhc,
Manhattan Place, or +. l.. Thea Druggist, corner
of Rutger and Monroe streets
r. :. The above valuable remedy, also DR. Nc
LANES CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS. can now
be lad at all respectable Drug Stores in tho Unit a
States.
07- Purchasers will please be careful to ask fo-
and take none but DIR McLANES VERMIFUaF
All Others, in comparison are worthless
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dhr,s, 2ld-Tho Ministers of Finance and
War have been dismissed.
The free importation Of corn is determined
on. A loan Of five millions Of drachms is pro-
posed.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LiU,rpooi Corn MGrket-Prces Of all kinds
we'll supported, and still tend upward Flour
in good inquiry at the cd. a u.s. advance Of the
week. Indian corn in speculative demand at
2S. a IS. dearer.
Lirfrpool ProUision Market Beef in mod
crate demand, but holders are not pressing.
Bacon dull, with large stock, and the inquiry
mostly for Iri,h and American, quoted at AS,
with a prophecy that the new season will
range at about 40s Shoulders-lew Offering
and holders firm at former rates Cheese
but little doing Mt unchanged prices. Tallow-
large arrivals, prices Is lower, and the mar.
ket dull at the decline Linseed cake active
and at full prices
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From tho Baltimore Patriot
THE BIBLE IN SEPARATE VOLUMES g.


Ii has been my purpose, Mr.. Editor to pre-.
pare for your columns series OF short articles
relating chiefly TO the photography Of the
Printed Bible, especially of the English Bible-a
subject seldom touched in newspaper and yet
Of no little interest. Two or three communi-
cations may appear this week.
] would not regard the public a. a repulsive
presence. My habits incline me TO address it,
by voice and press, freely, and in all simplicity
Believing my proposition u good one, full Of
useful tendencies in relation to every heart and
home in our happy land, desire and seek en-
enlargement and aid Commentator, how.
ever just and warm, is not enough. IL had
capital the publication would proceed at once
Being without capital, resort TO subscriptions.
This is on old.iashioned plan, but one that has
not lost its charm 10 me- Ii affords an opp0r-
tnnity for friendly recognitions and open id
hesons to great principles often look over
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PROCLAMATION.

Whereas the Board of Aldermen and Board
of Common Council, of the city of Washington,
did adopt on the 3lst utimo, the following
joint resolution:
"ReSoiued by the Board of Aldermen and the
Board Of Common Council Of the City of Wash
ington, That the Mayor be, and he is hereby,
respectfully requested to set apart day to be
observed as day of public thanksgiving and
praise to Almighty God, and that he respect
fully invite the co operation Of the clergy and
citizens of this metropolis and vicinity, and rec
ommend that all secular employment be alb
stained from on that day"
Now, therefore, approving of the object of
said joint resolution and in compliance with
the request therein contained, | do hereby set
apart Thursday the 2ith day Of November, IN
slant, to be observed in this city as day Of
general thanksgiving and praise to Almighty
| God and recommend that all secular employ
ment be suspended during the day, that all
the ministers of religion and all citizens may
assemble IN their respective places of worship
to offer up their gratitude and praise to our
heavenly Father for the mercies which He has
youchsaied 10 us during the past year and for
the general prosperity and happiness which
pervades our land and to ask continuance of
these blessings and that he would infuse into
our hearts the principles of his divine law, and
that the practice of our lives may illustrate its
saving truths
Given under my hand, at the Mayors office,
in the city Of Washington, this tn day of
November, 1853.
john w. MAURY, Mayor.
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HONEY BEF FEED.

A NY person who will send his address, and eos
IA dollar. In an envelope, post paid TO + JORDAN
Newbury, Vermont shall have sent him by mai.
post paid In return. paper informing him-ist how
To mako four qualities of feed for bees, costing from
to cents per ID, from which good honey is pro
duced I'd, giving information how to use the feel
with any common hive with drawers Sd, giving 10.
formation how to prevent fighting and robbing VII 10
In the process Of feeding Knowing that multitude
are DESTROYS 10 obtain the above information, and
that il is more than an equiv alent tor the dollar
asked no apology Ia needed for this notice. Please
send gold dollar, or a current bill on some Nov
England bank, when possible.
Nov. II. T. JORDAN
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MISSISSIPPI ELECTION.
JACKSON. Mis-,

JACKSON, Miss J NoU IL.
The MiSissippian has received returns Of the
election held on Monday, from large portion
of the State, which, it says has gone Democrat
ic by majority OF from five to eight thousand
on the State ticket
In the Legislature there is Democratic ma
jority on joint ballot Of twenty-five. which will
defeat Mr. Foote'S election to the United States
Senatorship
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WISCONSIN ELECTION.

Telegraphc reports from Wisconsin repre-
sent that the Democrats have elected their
State ticket by large majority The follow.
ing arc the officers elect:
VIM. A. Barstow, Governor; J. T. Lewis
Lieut. Governor; A. I. Gray, Secretary OF
State; G. b. Smith, Attorney General F. II
Jansen, State Treasurer; II. A. Wright Su.
perintendent Of Public Instruction. A. w
Starks, State Prison Commissioner VIM NJ
Dennis, Bank Comptroller.
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nary treaty Of peace in 1882, till his return
hence, at his own request, in i76s-a most
critical period in the history Of our country.
The States had just closed their Struggle
which gave them Independence but tncir re-
sources were exhausted their energies were
weighed down by debt their credit was i'm
paired their commercial relations were I'M
settled; their position abroad was undeter-
mined their Confederation was wanting in
nearly every element Of nationality the Brit
ish Government was hostile and jealous, the
French Government anxious to make them
dependent and subservient. Upon Mr.. Adams,
as one of the Commissioners for the conclusion
of a peace, as Minister to Holland, and as the
first American Minister Plenipotentary to the
Court Of st. James, deyolved specially the task
Of securing the peace that had been agreed
upon, Of concentrating the independence
which had been reluctantly acknowledged, of
obtaining loans to enable the Confederation
to keep the wheels Of Government going, of
seeing that all its engagements with its allies
were fulfilled in good faith, and yet that the
from all connection with European politics,
and of laying the foundations of Just CONNER
cal relations with other Powers On all those
important subjects the letters of Mr. Adams
throw great light and the examination of
them must deeply impress every mind with ad-
miration for the independence, the courage
the patience, the patriotism, and the sagacity
Vt that remarkable man
PsYcHoMANcY Spirit RArPNGs, AND TABLE TIP
PINGS, EXPOSED. BY Professor Charles c. Page
M D.. DC. New York D. Appleton & Co. For
sale by Taylor & Maury, Penn avenue Washing
ton DC.
Professor Page enlarges at some length
on the miscellaneous effects of what is called
Spiritualism, writes in very earnest style, and
gives no quarter to the Spiritual Rappers.
Some of his expeditions are quite interesting
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW. October, 1888. New
/ York Repubished by Leonard Scott 4 Co. For
/ sale as above.
1 Several topics of great interest are ably dis
cussed in this number such as Religion in
Italy, the Progress of Russia, School Classics of
Languages, Ancient and Modern, Progress of
Fiction as an art, &c. The department de-
voted to the Contemporary Literature of Eng
land, America, Germany, and France, is more
than usually attractive
AN ADDRESS IN CoMMEMoRATIoN or THE Two
! HUNDREDrH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IScoRPoRA-
TIoN OF LEICESTER, MASSACHUSETTS. By Jo-
! seph Willard. Boston John Wilson 4 Co.
! We are indebted to the author for a copy Of
: this admirable address. Ii abounds in minute
details concerning the settlement and expen-
ses of one of the old towns of Massachusetts ;
bat the orator has so associated them with the
general progress Of the State, that the address
/ frequently rises to the dignity of a history.
The Christian Examiner remarks that the pu-
rity, simplicity, strength and elegance, of the
style, give to it classical character" and it
commends it as model production of its
class, both in manner and matter.
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A FORTUNE vOa EVER Y BODY.

VTiE subscriber will, on the receipt Of one dollar
post paid, send printed instructions in upwards
Of nfty kinds Of business. They embrace so many
different methods for making money, that none can
fail TO BIO suited and any person cannot fail To mako
from - to $40 per day Unlike those who shroud in
mystery the means by which they have arrived ",
independence, I have in these iastructions thrown
open the accumulated stores Of my information f,r
the sole benefit of tho enterprising portion Of the
community H. BISHOP,
Nov IL Piketon, Ohio.
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INFDHNiTiUN WANTED,

OF young man named LEDNARD Il ROBIN,
~ aged 70 years, Barber, not very dark colore
with brown bair, five feet six inches high Of
an active temperament, and usual, dressed in the
most approved style He last heard from at Prov
idence X, l., in May last Those knowing the whcr,-
abouts of said Robbins will confer n favor upon hs
distressed mother, by informing Mrs JANE Obey
North Brookfeld Madison county, New York
Editors will please copy Nov H.
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THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.

Inventors and others. desiring TO obtain Letts-s
Patent for inventions arc requested To commune t,e
directly with the editor Of tho Peoples Journal ~
whom all tho necessary documents arc preparsi,
with the utmost fidelity and dispatch. Patent but,-
moss Of every description promptly attended to. Pc
fOns wishing for Information relative 10 Patents or
Inventions may ut all times consult the undersignel
,rlhom charge, either personally at his office, or b.
letter 10 those living at distance he would state
TINT all the needu steps necessary to secure Pa
Ont bo arranged by ictter, Just as well IL he
party were present All consultations and business
strictly confidential. Patents promptly secured n
England, France. aud other foreign countries For
Patents in tho United States, n small model of the
invention is always necessary.
ALFRED +. BEACH
Editor Of the Peoples Journal, Pntent Agent, &c,
No SG Nassau street, Now York
Noy l7-2t
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TIE EASTERN QUESTION

TIE EhSIEhN QUESTlON.
Several papers publish the following spurious
despatch, via Vienna, October %:
The army of Omar Pasha, which could be
kept back no longer, has passed the Danube
and beaten the Russians at Oltenitza The
Russian vessels on the Danube have fallen into
the hands of the Turks"
The following is more reliable, telegraphed
on the Goth, pia Brussels:
"A skirmish on the Danube is reported from
Vienna I9tb-No fleet at Constantinople. IL
was not believed that any pitched battle had
been fought"
The Russians are establishing a strong re-.
serve at Galatz.
pontoon corps had left Bucharest for the
Danube. The weather continued mild, and ia
vorable for military operations rs 900 Rus
SLAMS had landed at Redout Kals, with the sup
posed intention Of attacking Baitoum.
The Russian army was in q bad state from
sickness and scarcity.
Manthimour a man of energy, opposed to
Russia, but favorable to rcvvifcation Of the
Greek Church, is elected Patriarch Of Constan-
tinople, and has been invited TO attend meet
ing OF the Cabinet.
The st. Petersburg Journal has an article
which is decidedly in favor Of further negota-
tons.
Martin Koszta is on his way to Boston.
GREAT BRITAIN.
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Tower
Hamlets, London, Capt Mayne Reid presiding,
was held to sympathize with Turkey
Mr. Golden, on the 25th, addressed the Me.
chanics Institute at Barnsley proposing as a
model for imitation, the educational operations
Of the United States
A movement is on foot TO erect monument
to Lieut.. Bellot, the unfortunate Arctic navi-
gator.
Disturbances had occurred in some Of the
provincial corn markets.
Commercial circulars attribute the continu-
GUS rise in wheat 10 tho greater demand for
seed this season.
The Minister OF Marine announces 10 the
Havre Chamber Of Commerce, that the Gov
eminent will shortly reduce tho import duty
on guano 10 ten francs per ton in foreign
ships and free in French ships.
Gen. do Neuilly was killed in difficulty
with bis aid.de camp Capt La Porta, at
Chslons Sur Marne.
ITALY.
The Pope is recruiting in health He has
opened two stores at Rome, 10 sell food at O re-
duced rate.
The Government begins TO be uneasy at the
increasing prices Of provisions, and proposes to
diminish the cost Of transportation Of grain on
the railways
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1873
,nder no circumstances to keep slaves or to carry on
From hs Eclr,,r. Portland Ne.

the slave trade
From Hs Eci,7,c, P11laDd Ne.
DER NATIONAL DEvoKRAr--We have receive I
the first number Of paper in the German languagr
Published at Washington ID. c. and bearing n g
above title II is understood 10 be in sympathy will
the N"'joaai Ira in sentiment A German lady n
our family SAYS " n ~ oood Such mobile ..ntincn. 4.
could not be uttered in the journals Of the faths
land The spirit Of the paper national democra
c, and Chyt1i01 in distinction from y0t,D5it15r or
iNhd,L May it do good work among the rapid,
increasing population Of our vast West
lTtanslaioi from the Gsymoo Rsf1,D,e} Chu,r. -
set'S, Ch0WLSy,bHIg Pa.
DER NATIONAL DENoKRhr-Ths political 81
literary paper appears regularly in the city Of Wss
ugton and Is greeted from all paris of the county
aud without distinction of religion. or political pl
ties coming in &c this PAPER rerna.1
faithful to it, principles it Will undoubtedly be wei
sustained.
Tran,iI,,i from III, C4,,a,aa A,-oloeta The oye1r
Of ne EP'Sooy0f H'fh. Chwch, Cjac,HH1tf, o.
We have already recommended the Nqi,ouol DE-,
ok,at to our brethren None Of the secular Germal
papers advocate such pure political prnciples-yoa
il is the only in the German language assulnin
"A Christian standpoint The essays DslaOryarv ~
ChriaidHifg by the editor are excellent Oh tina,
they would be inserted in some of the German pc
pcrs which ever so active in attacking the Bible
But Of the principle-d1diafRr II 9hera J8yS-ou
German Freethinkers desire nothing TO hear. W.
afraid the DeBi0kyat could not succeed bccaUs
its splendid appearance and rich contents are in q,
proportion 90 its low price but rejoice to fud
that il receives great extension. and continues I,
appear regularly.
TRANSLATED from III, Messenger Of Glad TldiHgS \ ,
0rgan Of thc UHutof ByGhjeR, CircicvHe, q
DER NATIONAL DEMoKRAr.--Under ,his title, ve
received, last week, German paper with the motto
" Hda Is fyes, HOagk he b tam an ckatRs " III
is the most splendid among the herman papers of h
country and deserves all credit and great patronay
because it meets necessity, A paper adyocatins
such principles ought 10 be circulated among tbs
German population. We have read it, and can
scientously recommend it to every family
TtdHstItd pom the Lecha PatyiO,, AH,niopa, FO
DER NATIONAL DENoTRAr.-This paper alread,
noticed by US, is ably edited by Frederick Schmid,
II has the motto " Man is free though born ia
chains, and is decidedly Ann Skguevv. What DO,
especially please us H. that 1t advocates Christian
principles, which in vain sought after in most O,
our German papers.
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NEWS BY THE AMERICA.

On the question mainly interesting the dis
pute between Turkey and Russia, the intel-
gence is very meager. 1t embraces various ru-
mors, some directly contradicfing the other :;
but the latest, and most generally believed, was
the despatch from Bucharest, Oct. IS, saying
that two Russian steamers and eight gun boats
had forced the passsge of the Danube, fred
upon 80 briskly by the Turkish fort at Isaktchi,
that they had officers and IL sailors killed,
and 40 wounded But the Russians ray they
set fire to the fort with shell.