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oE MEYER,s uNIVER-

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mile, to where it rushes headlong down from
the top OF the lofty precipice, formed by break
In the mountain, they turned their course 10
the right and assembled to the top.
There is one space, down which the water
falls perpendicularly about forty feet, into
deep, fightfnl chasm below; the sides Of which
are full of sharp projecting rocks and broken
fragments. II makes the head dizzy to stand
and look down into the abyss, where mad
waters boil and foam continually. 1t is indeed
a beautiful Niagara in miniature.
The top of the frightful chasm is now gained
by the small band, with their prisoners, who
seem to anticipate the doom awaiting them.
One of the men, short, thick, and dark com
pexoned, and rather odd looking man, COM
manded halt. When halted he thus address
ed the captives.
Traitors and tories, you are curse TO us
and to the land. You, sir, and he pointed to
Clarence, (" Gou, sir, are both traitor and a
tory. 1ou sold US, your honor, your country,
to the foe; but You shall have your reward /; YOU
merit one, and shall have it. We well knew
that if we did not take the responsibility into
our own hands of choosing your punishment,
that Gen. Marion would only court martial and
swing you, which is too easy death for such a
william as you. The rest of yon are tories; base
black hearted tories, for whom burning is too
you here like robbers? No! That was too
easy. Do you ask if you are to be cast down
there? 1t is SO. Down amid those surging
waters, your bones shall moulder! Do you
hear it? Your sentence is, every one OF you
shall be cast over this wild precipice. Men,
prepare to execute the sentence! Down with
them!r jU .
"0h, for Gods sake" pleaded all on their
bended knee, "do not, do not kill us thnsl y
"No more praying here shouted the cap
tain men, proceed
"Oh, for Gods sake T. exclaimed Clarence
Erskine, !" save us--sare men
"Yes, I'll save you,h calculated one of the
men, "but it will be to see the rest die" and
he led him, pinioned, to the very edge of the
cliff.
Here you shall stand" said he jeeringly,
:" and see your demon hearted companions diel
Fla traitor, what is gold worth now r
The speaker was rhe author of the anony
nous notes.
One by one they led the captiyes up to the
edge of the precipice and one by one they cast
them over. A deep, piercing cry OF despair
a splash and all was silent
All had met their fate but Clarence Erskine.
He saw his own fate in that of his comrades;
and now his time, too, had come.
Have you any prayer" asked the man,
sneeringly. Perhaps you wish to pray for
gold. Gold, traitor, will perchance save you {?
Ha ha har y
A piercing, woefnl cry Of madness and de
spair was the answer. "Then, doomed traitor,
die n and he pushed him over the cliff
A shriek--a Grassland the Wild foaming
waters, far beneath the patriots, closed over
their treasure Of dead, mangled bodies.
The traitor had met his deserved doom-a
doom fearful and appalling. Prospect Record.
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/, w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor.

under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarged aud improved his store would now respect
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington, 10 his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassmeres, and vest
mg., OF The newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience ~ the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
IN the United States, with such advantages swiii
enable him 10 offer them 10 the public on snch
terms as viii give entire satisfaction TO the pnr-
.chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock OF goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before You purchase else
where, aud he will convince you that you VIII
save your money by so doing. A sult OF clothes
can be made MP in the most elegant style at twelve
hours' notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, OF my own work, made up IN the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats IN
various STYLES, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be sold at much less
price than work made 10 order.
NIB Sole agent for SCOTS report OF FASHIONS
for the District.
Oct. 15--6m (m)
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THE INDIAN SUMNER wept itself away on
Friday last and winter immediately collect
ed his energies with view to erasing all traces
of its existence. In that feat he succeeded as
thoroughly as his brother tyrant at the north,
the Gar did in extinguishing Hungarian lib
erty. By Monday, his forces were mustered,
and their feecy cohorts poured down in such
numbers as to induce the hope that he will
have exhausted his strength at the opening of
the campaign. He will be scarcely able to en-
camp on the battle field at present; being i'm.
peded, as Napoleon's artillery was at Waterloo,
by mud and water.
In the country, the snow in some places
reached eighteen inches by Monday afternoon,
when it ceased. The next morning at sunrise
the thermometer stood at 32o--the first freeze
this season. It rapidly rose, however. On the
4th Of October, 1885, snow fell to the depth of
four inches. The succeeding winter, we are
informed, was quite severe one.
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iflistfIIa
r,rsv RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY

TUST RECEIVED n NEW SUI -
% of FALL tGOODSi at JOHN +. CARTERs.
The undersigned has now ready for the lnspec-
ton Of purchasers the largest, cheapest, and most
beautiful assortment Of Fall and Winter goods,
direct from New York and Philadelphia ever be-
fore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found: super English and French cloths, twilied
and plain; French doe skin and other cassimers,
all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and
plain silks, new style; rainbow lustres, beautiful
hiqh coors; Jenny Lind poplins, something new
fordresses Lupins black bombaznes and alpacas; ;
French cashmeres very handsome and very cheap;
no,sselipe de lanes, fine and low priced; rich
black Italian silks; a fine assortment OF siawls ;
Scotch and English ginghams; chlntzes and ca-
GOES from four cents up; white and colored HAN
neIs all prices real Welch flannel; Irish linens and
diapers; bleached and brown shrtings and sheet
ings: men and women's hosiery, of every descrip..
ton aud price Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse ). heavy cloths for servants wear; line and
cheap cassinets gloves suspenders, and umbrellas.
silk and linen cambric hankkerchiets; fancy cra-
vn,s. stocks. and collars, &c. Together with a
large and general assortment Of Canton tlanneis,
nseys plaids iickings; checks, and every descrip-
ton Of goods for servants wear.
The undersigned calls the special attention OF
furmers as well as town dealers, to his present
stock. which is now complete in all its departments,
and 10 keep up the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first OF
January next e..E
II YOU want cheap, desirable, and fresh goods,
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign. JOHN T. oh1 En-
Cheap cash store, Georgetown, ID. 9. !.
Oct l5-- -2w2aw III (k)
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nREpARE EoR 4 RAINY DAY.-Look

i up your old Umbrellas, and send them 10 the
subscriber IN fair weather be repaired, and thus
give him time 10 do the work faithiully for in rainy
weather the press is so great that the work may
not be well done, nothing is well done that -
done in hurry
Umbrellas for sale from 37i cents up TO So COM
.prising a general assortment of green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
large assortment Of articles suitable for every
description Of repairs.
Don't forget the place. ID. PIERCE,
al Penn avenue, between 18th and 18th sts.
Sen 2l--enif -.---..-
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TO Lucy GRACE AND LIZZIE CHASE.
A TWIN OVATION

{ i
A welcome, wee ones, to our earth,
We greet We now wi JOY an mrth,
n'may We ever grow in worth
As auld time passes; . ...-.
A thousand blessings on yer birth,
Ie bonnie iasses
Why did We come togither here,
Wee bonnie weans, 10 parents dear
Did fond affection bind sac near
To part were pain =
Or were il dread an cautious fear
To come alane
Nav yer Young life like SINNERS day,
BE bright wi hope and fancy ray
An swiftly pass in scenes as gay,
As hand in hand,
Ye both together onward stray
In faryland.
But you maun ken that troubles bold
OF mar the hopes OF Young and old,
Aud all that gtters is not gold,
AS We will find il;
II gars me greve we maun be told
There's dross behind il.
Here oft the cup Of sorrow Ellis,
And infants, even, feel the ills
That How in many little rills
WI painful wreathn--
The wee hit weans il almost kills
When they are teehin'.
Anither despot here doth reign
The wcepin' bairnles dreadful bane,
Grim cholic, comes wi might an main,
Without caloric, ...
An they will dose. 10 ease the pain,
WI paregoric.
Then We will meet wi bumps an knocks,
An shakings when the cradle rocks
An pins that prick frae neck TO socks
+. Like sharpest teazesj
And then ven hae the chicken poS
An mnmps ain measles
Yer nurse will scrub yer bodies Der
Until the skin is red an sore
An il We raise cry and roar, ..o
Don't heed yer bawlins,
Pm, rub We harder more an more,
To pay for squalhng
This wrong yer infant ire exciteS,
Eut all in VAN yer little fights
lust wait yer time TO wear the tights
I'm Boomer tashlos,
. An pleatlin' loud for babies rights,
Join in the clashln,
An, when We re reared by parents care,
A fathers hope an mithers prayer,
Th, measures Of this life 10 share, ..
Like summer flowers,
M,y ve hae bess sings rich an rare
In Hymen's bowers.
V. came in autumn's happy morn,
When r,pened fruits the heds adorn,
An fading fiowers do constant warn
. Why ye were gwen,
That We might be, like gsrnered corn,
Laid up IN Heaven
lBoSto,s Post.
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INK ERAsER and PAPER

REEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
W Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.-A new kind Of eraser or rub
ber, far superior TO any article for the pur-
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities as pencil cleaner, il removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi.
nary scraper, and leaves the surface ofihe paper
unharmcd.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE 81 CO.,
Branch Of Satoners' Hall, Nos. l74 and 176
Pearl street; 1lth street, doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber. 4"
TIFF (ml
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NrnAH WALKER & Co. Marble Hall

NTOAH WALKER q CO., Marble Hail
~ Clothing Emporium, Browns Building, would
rcspectfnlly inform their old customers, friends,
and The public generally that they have now IN q
store a very large and choice assortment OF all y
qnali,ies and styles of fashionable cnt and well
made Fall and Winter clothing, direct from their
ovvn ,nanulnctory Also a large and well selected
stock OF those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, &c.,
70 which they invite the attention ofall those wish
ing supplies for the coming season Prices low
for cash. .
Keen nlways on hand supply Of servants
clothing. (m) oep 1l-''laW'W
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At PRIVATE SALE.
A Good Chance for an Investment.

TIME subscriber, intending TO go south, offers
rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
SAW MILL PROPERTY, which is located on The
east side of Crawford street, south of Market
square.
feet, and back TO the river channel about 500
or 1000 feet and when Water street is opened,
il will have four fronts altogether The engine is
twenty five horsepower There will be no public
sale of this property, and if not sold privately
rent.
For terms which will be accommodating apply
to Colonel M. Cooke, Norfolk, TO Wilson " Grce,
William n. Wilson, Portsmouth, or 10 the sub
scriber. j. x. COOKE. 4
p. S--Persons purchasing this valuable prop
ery can be supplied with TIMBER either through
the canal or down the railroad. J. Is. q.
Raleigh North Carolina) Standard and Balti-
more Sun copy one month and send bills to this
office Oct 23--2awlm
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PIANOS.

lyI The subscriber is this day receiving, per
baraue MARYLAND, from Boston,, supply of mag
nihcent Louis XIV and Central Pianos, from the
factory OF MIR. Chickering, Boston, whose expert
ence OF thirty years and whose worldwide repu-
taiion arc the best testimonials OF the excellence
Of his instruments.
Also ON hand, h, assortment Of excellent
New York Pianos *t
The subscribers stock OF Pianos is now the
largest ever offered in this city, embracing every
variety Of grade and pattern.
BY the packet, which sails from Boston on Sa-
iurday next he will receive an additional supply
OF 7-ociave Pianos.
Second hund Pianos taken in part payment OF
new ones.
New Music received semi-weeky.
I RICHARD DAVIS,
Oct l2-eost un) ,< Penn. avenue.
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iGlutbiag, Yats, Caps, &f.
NEW GOODS now opening. r. >. steer.

NEW GOODS now opening.-P. J. steer,
IN Washington Place, nh street, Is now open
ing a superior stock of Gentlemens Goods, winch
il will give him great pleasure 10 show TO all ms
patrons and 10 the public. In addition TO The usual
Stock of Merchant Tailor special attention = m
yiied 10 large stock Of Gentlemen's Dress Shirts
Of very superior iii and quality.
Also Collars, Stocks, Neck-Iies, orayls
Gloves, Suspenders, Hosiery, and Furnishing
Goods generally.
Sep 2l--3iawif2w I'M
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A CARD.
rlNo the Building community Of washington

III and IFS vicihity.--FREDERICK = GEIGEK,
Master Builder aud Architect, respectfully thanks
his friends and the public generally for past vors
and hopes to be favored with their continuance,
as he is prepared 10 execnte al kinds OF work in
his line OF business AT the shortest notice, aud on
the most reasonable terms. 3Sisaf a
lie will also make Plans Specifications, and SUI
perintend any kind OF work that may be entrusted
10 his care.
Place Of business and residence on G. street,
between 9th and 7th streets.
Sep 27-1mod tt{@ t@p u&
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uvs STEAMBOAT EOR SALE

-U"v7 ~ STTGAMBOAT FOR SALE.--
The propeller PENNSYLVANIA %
horse power, new engine and boiler, in complete
,rdcr carving 30 tons or 5000 bushels OF grain.
offered al private sale. The boat is suitable for
either canal or river navigation. aud viii answer
well for towing. tsit ap
apply 10 G. A. SAGE, corner OF ST street, east,
q street Capitol Hill Sep2l2t
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nRospECrus or THE SOUTHERN

II
LITERARY MESSENGER for 1851. Twen-
iieth volume. In issuing the prospectus OF the
Twentieth volume of the S0nthcrn I'fe,d'Y NirS-
xen2ey, the proprietors beg 10 assure the pnbhc
thai no exertons will be remitted on their paii 10
maintain the high character OF the work, ana 10
challenge the patronage Of all who value sterling
literary merit. For nineteen years, The Ilrssen-
osy has endeavored TO reflect faithfully the south
.rn mind while disdanng all narrow and sectional
views and has been alone among the monthly
periodicals of America, i'll defence OF the peculiar
institutions in the southern States. Toths office
j, will still be devoted, and will be prompt To re-
pei assaults upon the south, whether they come
under the spccious garb OF hction, as IN Uncle.
Toms Cabin !" or in the direct form Of anti-siavery
pamphlets Al this critical jnncture, while our
enemies are employing literature as their most po-
tent weapon OF attack, the southern people wil
surely not withhold their encouragement froma
work whose aim il shall beto strike blows III their
defence. a1 A"3
The Messenger will, as heretofore, present lis
readers with reviews, historical and biographical
sketches, novels tales, travels, essays, poems,
critiques and papers on the army, navy, and Other
national subjects.
public on the score OF long list OF contributors
they may refer with pride TO the following names
"a among those who are enlisted in behalf Of the
magazine r M
Iieut, NJ f. Maury. Rev. J. C. McCale,
Prof III. A. Washington, DR.. $. III. Dickson,
Geo Frederick Holmes, Judge A. Il. Neck,
Wm NJ Burwell, Charles LRpman, (
Rev Sidney DYER, j. q. Baldwin, ~.
Rev. NJ. D. foge, Caroline Howard,
4 NJ Jcgare Prof. Schele DE We're,
I A Tnrner Hugh X. Pleasants, sry..
Mrs Anna Peyro Dinnies, Rev. VIM. III. foote,
Col. p. st. q. Cooke, u. S A. Rev. ~ H. Boeock,
NIiss Margaret Junkina ". Gilmore Smlns,
Prof ]. II, u. Preston, ,tg Hon Judge u r. Porter,
prof Geo n Dabney, Mrs. H. III. Evans,
NJ r. IT, Garnett, Miss susan Archer Talicy,
.Jehn u. Dabney, tai Lucian Minor.
Rev. G. r. Vaughan,
VIII - ,,;.,,, ~, an snra ulatinn
Messenger, the proprieters have made reduction
IN the price OF subscription, which is now only
three dollars per annum, in advance, or four dol
hrs il not paid before the Isl of July in any year
CIuBs-Remittins M ideen dollars in one letter,
will be entitled To six copies. 'sr'
The editorial and critical department OF the Mes-
Senger will continue, heretofore, underline charge
of John X. Thompson, esq, and will embrace
copous notes ON current literature and reviews OF
all American or foreign works Of general interest
aud value The editors opinions will be always
earlessy and honestly avowed.
The business department is conducted by the
undersigned, TO whom all communications OF a
business nature must be addressed, %
MACFARLANE, FERGUSON & co,
Oct 7--tf Richmond, Va.
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IRON RAILINGs. AND

lM a N TIE LIS, IRON KAILINCiS, AND
lNl Spring Mattresses. The ManteIs are a new,
cheap, and beautiful article manufactured npon
stone in imitation of the richest Marbles, of the
most rare and desirable kinds In style and finish
they stand unequalled, and not injured by coal
gas, smoke, or acids AT the north they are be-
coming extensively used, and give perfect salts
faction. @ @
Builders and Others wishing 10 purchase are re-
qnesied TO call and examine for themselves.
Also Pier Slabs 10 match the Mantels, of the
same materials.
Iron Cemetery and other Fencing and Railings.
VIII be kept constantly on hand, variety OF
patterns, for which orders will be received and
promptly executed.
Premium Spring Mattresses new article. far
superior 10 anything OF the kind now in use I,
r. HASKlNS, Agent,
Penn. avenue south side, near 10th street
Oct I9--1m I'm,
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PROFESSIONAL CARD.

---.--T m -PhUFTSSIIINNI4 OARD. "#-|I
nRS. II. 81 j. HUNTER, members OF the
IL Royal College of Surgeons, late Of lslngton,
London, have taken mp their residence in Wash
ngton for the treatment Of DISEASES OF The
CHEST; comprising affections OF the Throat,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, and diseases Of
the Heart, 10 which branch OF their profession
they have for many years given their exclusive
attention. The peculiarly of the treatment en-
ployed by Drs H., is that the remedies employed
are administered by Inhalation, in the form OF
vapor
Residence and office, 18th street, between 9
and IL streets. (m) Sep ally
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TOHN w. McMATH, Attorney and Coun-
81 seor at Law, Solicitor in Chancery, and Nota
ry Public Mackinac, Michigan.
Zzi3- All business entrusted with him will be
done with care and dispatch. Business ofthe Up
per Peninsula will receive prompt attention.
Oct. l4--tf. tal
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SELECT CLASSICAL and Mathematics

CELECT CLASSICAL ana Matnematical
- ScHooI.--The subscriber has removed his
school to College Hill, where conmodions build
ing is being fitted up for its reception.
As the Preparatory Department OF the Conm-
bian College, il will continue TO preserve the char
acter of strictly select school, designed for lay
ing the foundation OF thorough English, Cassi-
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the l2th OF September, and
close on the last of June.
Terms: Sl2 80 per quarter, payable IN advance
Al a small additional charge, the students will
he permitted TO attend the Lectures delivered in
College on Chemistry, Geology and Mneralogy,
and also 10 receive instruction in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor in that de-
partment.
Pupils may be boarded al the College, under the
special care and superintendence ofthe Principal.
The necessary expenses of full boarding student
will be about $40 per academic year, and Of a
weekly hoarier will not exceed $50.
GEORGE s. BACON, Principal
Refers to the Faculty of the Columbian College
Col. J. l.. Edwards. Col. Peter Force, VIM. Gun
ton, Esq; l.. ID. Gale, M. d., of tle Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, of the Land Office; and Pro-
fessor G. c. Jewett OF the Smithsonian Institute.
Sep2t-tf