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NEUTRAL RIGHrs-THE BUFFALO REPUBLIC

NEUTRAL RIGHTS-THE BUFFALO REPUBLIC
In the dschar Of duty TO the democratic party
felt bound months ago. ande to the Buffalo Repub
lie in decided terms Of ccnsure. For time past
have observed with pleasure that under the control Of its
present editor Mr. WEIGH the Republic has been conducted
with much ability and in much less exception
able sectional questions than under its former manage
ment Whilst have still TO regret that
agree with many of its views regard the slavery ques
ton, but admire the energy and talent with
which it is edited With sincere hope that may yet
recognise in Mr. WEIGH efficient co-operator the great
question Of popular sovereignty involved in the territorial
bills before Congress- take pleasure in acknowledging
the soundness and patriotism of his position the ques-
ton of neutral rights From excellent article on
this subject in the Republic of the 18th instant, make
the following extract:
declaration by Congress of rights a neutral
ton and the determination Of the
maintain those rights due position among the
Of the EARTH and TO citizens whose
pcrvade the whole civilized world We TO be excused
and greyous indigne the hands powerful nations
because did not possess the of defending ourselves
That plea longer available We now claim to
be grownup nation with ample resources In men and
and IL do not defend rights we shall de-
serve TO have them trampled on"
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WASHINGTON CITY.


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subscriptions this paper, ana receipt for the
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sral travelling agent os Of Alabama and Tennessee
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learn from taptainP b Wilder of the Canada Express
thai on Sunday afternoon last osa schooner was seen
e be sinking between Loug Point aud osweeo Her con
don being Discovered by The master Of another schooner
he Immediately made for her bat before reaching the sink
ing 'esel = bad entirely disappeared Two men we're
seen struggling y the water and rope was hastily
ro"n 20 one y them, but he appeared entirely benumb
cd aud almost Immediately went down The other was
caught by his jacket with boat-hook but II tore out and
nc loo went down. Thus all board must have persisted
q no other discovered above the water II
not yet known where the vessel was from but Il i sup
posed she was from osweqo The number Of persons Oh
board viii probably be known at The port from whence
me unfortunate vessel saiIed.-Rochsser DeraocraL
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ANoTHER nwEAK IYyENTIoN or rHE ENE,Y >

ANOTHER WEAK INVENTION OF THE ENEMY
Nothing can exceed the bodness and desperation with
which the northern wings and their ales-he abolition
istattempt to set forth false phase Of public opinion in
regard to the Nebraska-Kansas bill One fraud Of theirs
in this respect Is scarcely exposed before another Il
tised by them and being constantly caught their
perae tricks instead Of ayailing them sught must
ly damage their schemes Of opposition The follow
ing paragraph, which find in the Albany New York;
Journal affords striking instance Of the deprayiy OF the
organs Of those factions TO whom We have alluded
LOUISIANA aERUKrs TAR NEBRASKA pILL.-Whie north
found break the solemn compact by which
the northern half q Louisiana territory has been defended
from the ncuron Of slavery the State itself stands BY the
bargain which Il its existence Resolutions have
been adopted In the popular branch Of the Louisiana
ture, by aunanimou vote, protesting against the violation
Of the Missouri Compromise and against TIL. uncly and
uncalledor renewal of slavery agitation This remon
STRANGE from slave State and from 10 intimately con
cerned in the past history II the question: win tel with great
effect at Washington"
Our readers will please mark the decidedly eool- para
graph from the Journal and then read the following reo-
luton, which was SnoH1oHs adopted by the legislature
Of Louisiana;
"Re'ored That the Nebraska territorial bin nov pend
ing in Congress, far designed carry into effect and
perpetuate this principle q enton a. 10 the ust
tuition Of slavery, meets approval and He Request or
senators oad Representatives % support the same."
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4 RETIRED STATESMAN.

The geological survey Of Illinois now In progress has
developed The fact Tia, southern Illinois 4 rich in marble
Of The most Naleabe varieties both yariegated and black
Some Of thc doposi 81 marble are very extensive and
Il properly worked may be made odd largely 10 the re-
sources 81 the State
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ho'EAKsr % TRoors.-Another detachment Of the ID
regiment United States artillery consisting Of companies
~ ', ! and n leave this port Tuesday IN the Fal.
con- Tor California Via the sthmus The Nessrs Aspn-
wan have LITERALLY agreed to forward them In this man
net VeserNng only the tabns for other passengcs At
the ordinary rates Of re and the steamer fitting out
expressly for this object The soldiers win thus be ena-
bed TO cross the sthmus in advance ~ The regular mail
steamer They number about $50 men Two companiea
B and - q this regiment sailed on the 9Th instant in the
Illinois.
In about fortnight companies A and II win leave Tor
The same destination via the plains They first proceed
y Lou's and from thence, mounted horses will take
advantage Of The hrs grnss There viii bc altogether about
$50 men Tho occasion will possess attractions
lovers OF adventure These companies all on board
the san NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. having been filed
N. u formal Of Commerce
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We understand that Mr. Henry Solvyns yesterday pre-
sened his credentials the Secretary Of State and was
ceiyed as charge d'ailaires ad interim Of Belgium
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APPARATUS FOR CoNDENsING SMoKE.-A
patent was issued on the 29th of November
last, to ]. Bloom, of Woburn, Massachusetts,, for
an improved mode Of condensing smoke and
gases, rendering them innoxious. The nature
Of this invention consists in passing the smoke
andother products Of combustion through water,
it being conducted in pipes to the hollow of q
suitable reservoir made alright and nearly
filed with water, which reservoir is kept con-
stantly exhausted by air pumps. The smoke
passes through pipe leading nearly to the
bottom of the water in the cistern, and as the
air above the water is exhausted, the smoke
will evidently pass through the water, and thus
become purified from its SCOT and cinders. 1t
is evident that the draught of the furnace will
be increased by the exhausting force Of the air
pump, and the ordinary draught cannot act in
opposition to the action of the pump SO that no
great amount of force will be required to pro-
duce the desired effect. Travellers on railroads
would be very grateful if some such plan were
adopted. We recommend this to the considera-
ton Of all concerned, and hope that some one
will give it the attention it deserves.
Scientific american.
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A WXDFALL.-A few days since, a stranger
from Virginia, who was entrusted with letter
to Mr.. Milt. Cook, arrived here, but unfortu-
nately lost the letter in the street 1t was found
by lad whose father mailed it to Mr.. Cook.
The letter contained information of benefit to
Mr.. Andrew Gifin, and was delivered.to him
by Mr.. c. yesterday. 1t appears that some
years since, Benjamin Martin, governor sur
veyor, in return for services, located $4,000
acres of land in Montgomery and Franklin
counties, Virginia, and afterwards went to Ha-
vana with produce, where he died with the fe-
yer, prevalent in that section Of the country.
Heleft six children, one of whom is q judge in
Franklin county, Ohio, and another the wife OF
Andrew Gifin, of this city. Several Of the
children had died, and the wife Of Mr.. G. is
the sole heir to about thirty-two thousand acres,
valued at an average Of twenty dollars per
acre, making the snug little sum of six hun
dred and forty thousand dollars! There is no
doubt as to the validity Of the title. Mr. G.
pursued the profession Of fjourneyman timer in
this city for several years-was afterwards dep
uty sheriff and city councilman, and finally
president of the latter body. He is now q
millionaire. Glory be to Andy?
Cincinnati Columbian.
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NEW MONTHLY MAGA-

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over One Hundred and Twenty-fv Thousand
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with greater rapidity than ever. This unparal-
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printing the work with the requisite rapdity, and
at the same time preserving the typographical ee-
gance by which it has always been distinguished.
II is now electrotypcd by new process, which
makes il easy to print any number OF copies from
the plates, without in the least impairlng the
clearness and beauty of the impression. The
publishers desire to repeat their cordial acknow
edgments to the press and the public for the ex.
traordinary favor which has thus far attended
their efforts to interest and instruct the great body
of the American people, and to renew their as
surances that every possible effort will be made
to increase still further the claims of their maga-
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and selected, domestic and foreign, in the most
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the finest pictorial Illustrations which lavish
penditure of money can command. They appeal
with confidence to the past, as a guarantee that
their promises for the future will be abundantly
fulfilled.
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cents number. The semi-annual volumes, as
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and muslin covers are furnished to those who
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A CASE FOR SYMPATHY.--Some three years
ago a young man, accompanied by a young
lady to whom he was sdevotedly attached, stopped
at Springfield while on a travelling excursion,
and engaged horse and buggy at one of the
livery stables there, to be absent some days.
The stated number of days having gone by,
and the young man failing to appear, caused
the owners Of the team to be alarmed, and they
Immediately issued hand-bill, headed "Stop
thief" In the meantime the young man made
his appearance, and judge Of his surprise to
find himself at once seized by the officers OF
Justice He endeavored to reason and expos
tulate with the owners Of the horse and car
riage, assuring them that he was wholly inno-
cent of any criminal intentions, and offered
them the full price of the establishment to be
released. All this proved unavailing to the
hardened wretches. Rather than suffer the
ignominy of a trial which would have resulted
in the exposition Of the young lady and his
highly respectable connexions, he gave an as
sumed name and plead guilty. He is now in
our State prison, sick and emaciated, serving
out his sentence, which expires in about twenty
DAYS. He never disclosed the above facts
until Yesterday nor would they even now be
known, but for his being in such a debilitated
state as to make him feel alarmed for his life.
May his future days be crowned with happi-
ness-Boston Post.
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MANILA WoMEN.--In the evening, Span
iards, English, and French go to the prone
nades to ogle the beautiful and halfbred wo
men, whose transparent robes reveal their
figures. That which distinguishes the female
halfbreds spanish Tagals or Chinese Tagals)
is singularly intelligent and expreSsivephysi-
ognomy. Their hair, drawn back from the
face, and sustained by long golden pins, is of
marvellous luxuriance. They wear upon the
head handkerchief, transparent like veil,
made of the pine fibre, finer than our finest
cambric; the neck is ornamented by string Of
large coral beads, fastened by gold medal
lion. A transparent chemisette, Of the same
stuff as the head dress descends as far as the
waist, covering, but not concealing, q bosom
that has never been imprisoned in stays. Be.
low, and two or three inches from the edge OF
the chemisette, is attached variously colored
petticoat of bright hues. Over this garment a
large and costly silk sash closely encircles the
figure and shows its outline from the waist to
the knee. The small and white feet, always
naked, are thrust into embroidered slippers,
which cover but the extremities. Nothing can
be more charming and fascinating than this
costume, which excites, in the highest degpse,
the admiration Of strangers.
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NAPIER AND THE INDIAN SwoRDsAAN.-
We give an anecdote illustrative of the nnpa-
ralleled dexterity the Indians with the sword
as well as of Napier's simplicity of character.
After the Indian battles, on one occasion a
famous juggler visited the camp and performed
his feats before the General, his family, and
staff Among other performances, this man
cut in two, with stroke of his sword, lime
or lemon, placed in the hand of his assistant.
Napier thought there was some collusion be-
tween the juggler and his retainer. To divide
by sweep of the sword on mans hand so
small an object without touching the flesh, he
believed to be impossible, though q similar in.
cident is related by Scott in his romance of
the Talisman." To determine the point, the
general offered his own hand for the expert
ment, and he stretched out his right arm. The
juggler looked very attentively at the hand,
ment. II thought would find you out |" ex-
claimed Napier. But STOP" added the other,
"let me see your left hand" The left was
submitted, and the man then said firmly" If
you will hold your arm steady will perform
he feat" !" But why the left hand and not the
right?" Because the right hand is hollow in
the centre, and there is a risk of cutting off the
thumb; the left high, and the danger will be
less" Napier was startled. got frightened" !"
he said. ] saw it was an actual feat of deli
cate workmanship, and if | had not abused
the man as did before my staff, and chal-
enged him to the trial, ! honestly acknowledge
would have retired from the encounter. How
ever, put the lime on my hand, and held out
my arm steadily. The juggler balanced him
self, and with swift stroke cut the lime in two
pieces. felt the edge Of. the sword on my
hand as if a. cold thread had been drawn across
it; and so much" he added, "for the brave
swordsmen of India, whom our fine fellows de-
feated at Meance.' This anecdote is certainly
proof Of the sincerity of an honest mind,
ready to acknowledge error, and of bravery and
calmness in expiating that error. a
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DRANDIEs, WINES, &c.-In store, quail
Id tiles as represented subject TO inspection:
BRANDIES.
Borehard Do. do. is4s' dark.
o'Ita ps DupuE ao Co. se vintage a. sas ass pas
Phi. Goddard, old, pale and colored.
Sazarac, De Forge & F., in quarter casks, gold.
Rasteau Charruyer, pale.
Chateau Bernard Cognac, choice, old vintage,
Plnet, Castillon & Co., Cognac, choice, old
vintage, 1882, dark.
London Dock, of several brands, imported from
the London Docks.
Pinet, Castion, & CO., very choice Champagne.
vintage of 1926, ssknown to be-" in quarter
casks and the same in bottles, believed to
be the best brandy in the District
WINES.
Ola South Side Madeiras, in wood and bottles. bottles
Old London Particular Madeira, in wood and
Woodhouse fine Sicily Madeira, in quarter
casks.
Regents and sDurands' Old Port.
/ quarter cask Ofley's do.
"A do. do. Queens Port.
P. Harmony's Pale Sherry.
Duff Gordon Brown do.
Regents Golden Sherry, Of rich and delicate
flavor, pronounced by judges most supe-
riOr WINE.
quarter cask oaley's Pale Sherry, very fine
wine.
Dry and Sweet Malaga and Cette Madeiras
CHAMPAGNE.
Geisler's "Anchor' and ''Own Brand, in quarts.
p. A. Mumms Sillery.
Hedsiek 81 Cos Champagne, in quarts and pints,
imported by Renauld, Francois. .M
Heidsick & Co., Ensler's & Co.
MGt & Chandons very superior Champagne,
imported by Adolphus Gch's
MGt and Chandons Grand Yin-Anglais, in pints
and quarts.
Mot & Chandon's Owl de Perdrix, in pints and
quarts, the finest Champagne in Wash
ington.
. LA ]. Nolets Imperial Scheidam Gin.
Imperial. Pear, and Clover Leaf 4.
Old Rye Whisky, distilled 1882.
Choice Old Rye Whisky, pure article, distilled
in 1929, now twenty-four years old; speaks
for itself.
Scotch and Irish Whiskeys, pure.
Old Jamaica and ST. Croix Rum. t.
Together with a full assortment Of Wines and
liquors at low prices.
sls. SHEKELL & BAILEY, NJ
successors to ]. B. Kibbev & Coz
No. S, opposite Centre Market.
Dec. l4-6t (m)
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NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Mons. j. Cocheu has the honor TO announce to
the citizens of Washington and Georgetown, that
having been honored by Made Blake, by being Sc
lected her successor teaching the art OF dane:
ing, he will commence his lessons in the Choro-
graphic art in the new room of Carusis saloon, on
Wednesday the 7th of December.
Mons. G. is pupil Of the celebrated Mons.
Achille, and fatters himself tnat he is credit
his famous instructor; and refers with pride TO his
many pupils in the State of Virginia, as proofs OF
his success.
Mons. G. has pleasure in stating, that through
the kind Interference Of Madame Blake, he has
been appointed teacher Of dancing in the convent,
and in the school Of the Rev. VIM. J. Clark
Georgetown.
DAYS OF TUITION: For Misses and Masters,
Wednesdays from 8 TO 5, p M and on Saturdays
from H. A. NJ, 10 9 P. M. For Gentlemen, on
Thursdays and Saturdays from Ito 10, p M.
Dec 4-2aw1m Int. and Star.l
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sTETHOsCOPE

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and VIRGINIA MEDICAL GAzETTR.-This Jour-
nal is issued about the first of each month. Each
number averages 6i large octave pages, making
over $50 pages of reading matter annually. II Is
devoted to Medical Science generally, Original
Articles and Constitutions from the profession
throughout the country, Reviews OF the import
ant publications in this country and Europe, and
a full record of what is transpirng in the medical
world
No pains will be spared to give digest and inn
portant extracts from the European journals as
soon as they arrive in this country. Interesting
operations, ciinigues and occurring in public
institutions, as well as in private practice, will be
reported Also, the transactions Of the medical
societies of Virginia and Of such others as will
furnish their proceedings =
The tone Of the Stethoscope will remain un-
changed. II will support high ethics in medical
affairs, and give all its influence to the advance
ment OF scientific medicine above the popular
ouackeries, heresies and humbugs ofthe day.
TERMS. Three dollars per annnm, IN advance,
or four dollars per annum paid at the end OF the
year.
No subscription will be received for less than
one volume.
Volumes and II, bound or not, can be procured
at the Office of this journal.
All communications to be addressed to the edi-
tor and proprietor, Richmond, Va, post paid, or
they will not be taken from the Office.
Nov. 80
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HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-
H TUREf-f not call and examine our new

HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR FURNI-
Jul TUREf-If not call and examine new
and splendid stock of Rosewood, Mahogany and
Walnut FURNITURE.
Our stock is all new and well made, comprising
nearly every article of cabinet furniture now in
use and many articles that not TO be found in
other furniture stores; few of which we emu
merate
Large and splendid walnut and mahogany
Extension Tables
Rosewood, mahogany and walnut Bookcases
Do do do marble-top
Centre Tables
Rosewood mahogany and " walnut pal, E'ags1e so
r, Do do do corner do
Do do do Wardrobes
Cottage Reception Chairs, covered with lasting
Walnut and mahogany Comedies
Do do Trays and Stands
Do do and iron Hatracks
Iron Bedsteads, Cribs, and Umbrella Stands
Marble slabs Gilt Brackets, and Gilt frame
Mirrors
Mahogany and Walnut Looking-glass Frames
and Looking, glass Plates
Curled-hair, shuck, palm-leaf and Excelsior
mattresses.
We have also the newly invented elastic spiral
spring mattress, which has given satisfaction to
all who have used il. In nearly every instance
where we have sold them they have returned
with orders for more of the springfield bottoms.
We believe their value to be inestmable
OF furniture for common use we have too great
an assortment to enumerate,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank OF Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7h street.
Notice the bedstead sign.
(m) Nov 22-1m
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HAVANA CIGARS of the following
H choice brands:
Sylvia g. Cos NJ c., 1st, in l-1oths.
La Fanthropa, in 14ths.
La Adorason, in l-4ths.
FL Sol de Peuarrel, in l-4ths.
George Washington, in 1-5ths.
FL Consolation, in 14ths. ....
Ambrosia Londres, 1st, l-10ths.
Do. I'd, 1-5ths.
Eli Cisco, in l-10ths.
La Cosmopolta in 1-5ths. !.
Maria Antoinette Londres Regalia, 1st, 1-10ths.
n Do do. do I'd, 1-10ths.
Espanioa for lie Prensado, in l-4hs.
case original Victoria Londres, 5000
Together with fine assortment Of chewing to-
bacco.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors to John B. Kibbey y Coz
No S, opposite Centre Market
Dec l5-6tif (m)
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COFFEE, TEAS, AND VARIETIES
Y Old Government Java Coffee.
Brown Java, in pockets.
Genuine Mocha, in half and quarter barrels.
Maracaibo and White Rio Coffee.
Roasted and ground Coffee, roasted and ground
in the District,
Any Of the above Cofees may be roasted and
ground to order at short notice.
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson, and very
fine Old Hyson Teas
Oolong and Pouchong Black Teas.
Souchong, or English breakfast Tea.
Wine, Lemons, and Fancy Crackers, supplies
received weekly.
English Dairy Cheese, imitation"
Do do. real genuine, very rich
Goshen Cheese, plain.
Pine Apple Cheese, Lewis Norton's best
brands.
Whole and fresh. ground Spices, all kinds.
Rice Flour, Oswego Corn Starch, and Farina.
Wheaton Grist, Small Hominy.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors TO Jno. B. Kibbey & Co., No. 5, OPP
posite Centre market. [Starl (m)
Dec 17-6tif