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Benton as an agent in any way ia tho bust

Benton as an agent in any way in tho busi-
ness.
Congress dispersed. and It was not until tho
meeting in the following December that there
was a reconciliation between Benton and Bot
lcr And OH account of his respect for both
parties. and from somc responsibility in the
subject matter of their quarrel, the Herald S
correspondent, from all that can learn. has
never had occasion TO regret his interpnstion
10 prevent them from attempting to shoot each
othor a: Bladensburg.
Apropos of Col. Benton. 1t is rumarcd this
morning that the friends of Cutting and Breo-
kenridgc have selected him as arbitrator be-
tween these gentlemen, with what correctness
we know not. Ifsuch be the case, however.
we have no doubt there will DO prompt and
pacific settlement of tho ridiculous misunder-
standing between tho inpotuous Kcntuckian
and the nexorablc New Yorker.
From the catalogue OF tho cases which We
have thus rected. it will lappoar that tho field
ofhonor at Bladens burg has fallen into dis
repute since the fatal Cilley duel; and from the
common sense principles which have ever since
been overriding tho thirty nlnc articles. only
worthy of Don Qlixoitc, and from the fact that
most men at this day desre to see as much OF
the progress ofthe ago as possible, we are quite
inclined to think that the last blood of Con-
Bladensburg has been exacted. John G. Rivcs.
tho popular publisher of the CoRgressiond al
Globe. has his country seat near tho duelling
ground, and he has several good Kentucky
rifles in his house there; and he says that. per
haps. he may take shot at tho duellsts him
self if he ever catches any of thom within rife
range of his premises lndulging in theirridicu-
lous folly of vindcalion their honor by shoot
ing at each other. He can't allow any target
practice near his promises without hand in
it; and, being crack shot with his rifle, we
are quito sure he can wing his game at every
clip.
Badensburg is a scattering village of about
five hundred inhabitants. and is situated five
miles east of Washington. The country
around is poor, but. abounding as in docs in
small thickets Of nnderbrush and little copses
of small timber, the neighborhood IS just the
place for duellng ground, while the high
roads and open fields offer no obstructions to
running. when necessary. from tho police
We are inclined to think that, as the present
case may be the last one justifying any account
of the Congressional duelling ground for long
time to come we may be excused by your
readers in this heightened description
RANDOLPH.
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THE BRITISH FLEErs.-The war preparations
in Great Britain are on the most extensive scale
On the 4lh of March there were anchored at
Portsmouth, fifteen ships carrying 500 guns.
and more were also expected to rendezvous at
Spithead All have their full compliment OF
men, and at the last dates were busly engaged
in artillery practice The Duke Of Wellington
three decker of 100 guns, is 10 be Admiral
Napier flag ship. The victualing of the fleet
was going on rapidly: all leaves OF absence hat
been prohibited. The letter writer's speak in
warm terms of tho gunnary. In one case, that
of the Dragon, they hit tho bulls eyo twice
with their 81 Founders, and struck the target
several times, and finally shot it away, at dis
tance of 500 yards. The reader may infer from
all this, what may bo expected in the event OF
q conflict.
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Jrrrnrrs, THE BLOODY JuDeE.-It was

JEFFREYs, THE BLOODY JUDeE.-lt wns ..
nouph for any man or woman TO be accused H.
an enemy, before Judge Jeficrys. to be fouu
guilty ofhigh treason, One man who plead
not guilty, he ordered to be taken out OF I'll
Court upon the instant and hanged; and this
so terrified the prisoners in general, that they
instantly pleaded guilty at once. AT Dorchos
ter alone, in the corse of a few days, Jehery.
hanged eighteen persons, besides whipping
transporting. and selling like slaves great nun
bers. He executed in all $50 or 300. These
executions took place among tho neghbors and
friends of tho sentenced, in 80 towns and wi :
lagos. Their podies were mangled. stecpe"
in caldrons of pich and tar, and hug up by ma
roadsides. i'm the streets, over the veay church
The sight and smell of head and limbs. tho
kissing Of Tho Internal caldrons, and the fears
and torrors Of the people were dreadful be-
yond description. Ono rustic, who forced 10
steep the remains in the black poi, was ever
afterwards called tom Boiman.' Tn"
hangman was ever since called Jack ketrf'
because a man of tho same amc went hans =
inc and hanging all tho day long on tho ira"
ofJcffrys You will holr much about the nor
rors of the great French Revolution. Mar
and terrahc they were, thcrc in-no doubt; hnt
know of nathiny worse. done by the maddcr
cd people of Franco 10 that awful time. THAI
was donc by tho highost Judge in Eogland.
with Tho express approval Of the King Of Eng
land, In the Bloody Assizc.--IDickcns.
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New HAMPSHIRE Statesman Concord
n. II. has returns of all but two Representa-
tives elected, which stand-Whigs and Free
Soilers, l57; Regulars, l5G; which the two t"
come i, will probably make l52. We belierc
The Independent Democrat free Soill claims
but t,co majority over the Regulars. The ran
is close, and two members from Goffstown
are contested. At least dozen Members elect
were chosen by one majority, and not less than
thirty by l, 2. B. or 4. To the Senate eight
Regulars are chosen TO two Wings, and thero
are Districts in which there is no choico-va-
cancies to be filled when the Legislature moc' 5
The total vote for Governor will stand very
nsarly-Baker, 10000; Bell, l7,300; Perkins,
IL 300; Bakers majority 1,400.
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Vol. VIII.
LONG, LONG AGO.

Can we Forget the joyful scenes
Which in our youthful days transpred'
When love aud harmony with us
Was ever present never tired7
Those happy joyous days, though,
Passed DER US, long-long ago.
Cnn we forge, the 10, Gus time
When sweet affection ever stayed
Within the bosoms OF us alli
When smiles every feature played
And kept us happy but oh
Those days were loug-long ago.
Can we forget the happy hours
We spent together in our youth,
When loving parents in our hearts
Did plant the love Of strictest truth
That we ne'er might wayward got
But that was long-long ago.
Can we forget the family hearth
Where sat the parent and the child
When fond praise to us given
Or words reproving just and mild
As we recall those words. though.
We think twas long long ago.
How we'll we've needed those mild words
From yo, tn upwards let others tell
The silv'ry locks upon our heads
P,rtrays that we are old. too, we'll.
We never can forget, though,
The days were long-long ago.
Fayette. 1854. G.H.T t.
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WHEAT PRosPEcTs IN ILLINors.-The Alto
Telegraph says:-"In this vicinity tho pros
pect of the wheat crop is most promising
Owing 10 tho snow which lay upon tho groun
the greater part Of tho winter, tho crop W.
not at oil injured by alternate thawings NJ
freozings. but was well protected. and alron !,
since the last few days Of growing weat .,
presents green and velvety appearance.
the neighborhood of Monticello, especially :.
wheat fields look most beautiful, and give pra.a
ise of an abundsnt yicld. We have heard -
abatement Of the amount Of winter wheat rs
in, bu; believe it is above tho usual quantity
The Peru Chronicle lately stated that {
appearance of the winter wheat in that reg
indicated worry moderate crop, but that { :
mers were intending to make up for it by r.,
ting in annually large crops Of spring wheat
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Writ OF RoUsTER.--A somewhat eccen-
trio member Of the Oakland Bar give client
some curious legal advice day or two since,
which il may not only he amusing but pofta-
ble to relate. A landlord called upon tho law
yer in great anxiety to know how to got a
non paying tenant out OF his house. "State
your case' said the lawyer The client did
so, and said tho tenant after making several
score of promises to to pay his rent, was sadly
In arrears and neither threats or entreaties
woule avail to disppssess him. The lawyer
after gravely listening and carefully adjusting
Ms spcctacles. cpquired if the house had a
chimney, and was answered affirmatively.- -
"Then,' said he, "get bundle of straw and a
board that will cover the chimney, and some
matches and smoke him out. The advice was
followed. The client fortified externally and
internally against the inclemencies of the
weather started the following morning straw
under his arms. for the house. The landlord
entered the house, and the tenant laughed
but the straw was speedily set on fire. and the
board properly adjusted, upon which the land
lord sat. Soon the smoke filled the house.
ono window was raiscd-,hen another-thcn
tho door was thrown open. The wife and
children soon began to experience tho chilling
effects of this thorough vent ilaton aud in less
than two hours the refractory tenant had re-
moved his family and household goods to
moro comfortable quarters. This method ol
disposscssing non-paying tenant beats sum
mary proceedings by forcible entry and detain-
or all hollow.-[Pont. Jacksonian.
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SUICIDE AT PAINsvILLE. .-On Thursday last
DIR. O. Smith an old resident. deliberately shot
himself through the head with rifle pistol.
No cause is assigned for the rash act excep p'
that he was tired of life. He dressed himscll
as he desired to bo buried and left written
directions to bo Inferred as he was found when
first discovered. His countenanco was calm
and composed as though sleeping, and his
hands folded across his breast, in one Of thcm
he grospcd tho fatal weapon. He left re,
quest to be buried with Masonic honors, AMI
that tho children of the village accompany his
remains 10 the grave.
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"Gov.r Lewis, of Crosse Isle. writes ie
tho Lapeer Democrat that he has many cattle
and ponies running at large through tho coun-
try. ca IN of which has the "Governors" pr-
vate mark upon it. The said "private mari"
being. us given by the "Gov." himself. ga crop
off each car, and tieo pieces cut cffrom the
tail
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HoBBs Lock PIcKED-There can be no
doubt of the fact that DAY s. Newells Amer
lean Lock-" under the care of Mr.. Hobbs. now
in London, has beer successfully picked by
Mr.. Goater. foreman of Chubb's establishment.
A long correspondence has in consequence
taken place between Mr.. Hobbs and tho sue
ccssful pick of his lock. The London Nc.
chanics' Magazine is very severe upon our
countrymen for cndeavorng to bring English
locks and locksmiths into disrepute. IL accu-
Sos him of asserting in orc lecture that his lock
could no, be picked, and again (after he had
heard it had been piclsed) making tho state
mont tha, it could be picked. II therefore on
deavors to fasten the chatre of tcrgiversaion
npon bim. Tho following is Mr.. Goaters re-
ply to Mr.. Hobbs; it presents the English side
of the question::
The question is, did or did not fairly
pick las, wock four Of Hobbs new American
locks. each lock when sold by Mr. Hobbs. be-
ing accompanied by his printed guarantee
that it was secure against picking'
IAN objection is takeh by Mr. Hobbs that |
have only operated on one sized lock, and that
small one. To this reply the size or shape
of the lock makes no difference tn me. ex-
cep, that the larger the lock, tho easier it is
picked and it can be opened as easily, fixed
or uniixed.
"Mr Hobbs says he had some locks at tho
second meeting. with improvements in them
to battle my operations. After he explained
these, told him p'ainly, before all the civil
engineers present that would not stop me. AID
could pick them as readiIy as had done the
others.
ain conclusion. Mr.. Hobbs really has no
right to complain of this expo ure: he began
the war against the English locksmiths IN lS-
81"
There is no necessity for any controversy on
the subject. The simple question is "has
Hobbs lock been pckedf' If it has. and that
fairly, it settles the whole matter. There does
not seem to be any doubt of the fact, and this
shows us The unpickable lock has yet to be in
vented. d.-rScientfc American.
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Mr.. FILLMORE had formal reception nt
Memphis. Tho military, fro companies an |
largo concourso of citizens met him at tii'
steamboat landing The Memphis EVENING
News tells good story of one of the pe"p,'"'
ga big mouthed, rough looking customer who
called out in a stentorian voice, for the benefit
of the Ex-President ~ move that Fillmore
treats The crolcd" Very much to tho regret "f
this customer, Mr.. Fillmore did not seem to
hear or notice him.-[Cin. Com.
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BANK FOR SLAvEs-The N. o. CONNER
cial Bulletin suggests that it would be CAPT
tai idea to establish savings bank in that CITY
where, with the consent Of their owners, slav' S
may deposit their earnings. Many, it think
would be enabled to purchase their frecdoni'
and COLOMBO Liberia. The Bulletin mentions
an instance where a slave had deposited five
hundred and fifty dollars with an Irresponsible
person. and was unable to recover it.
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GEO. w. THORN.
JAMES M. MUNROE,
ID. i. BOARDMAN,
ALEX. p. SHARP.
HALSEY GLEASON.
AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RIGHTS OF
MARP led WOMEN.

@l ANY married woman, whose husband, either
from drunkenness, profigacy, or. any other cause,
shall neglect or refuse to provide for her support
and education or for the support and education OF
her children, and any married woman who may be
deserted by her husband shall have the right by her
own name, to receive and collect her own earnings,
and apply tho for her support. and the sup
port and education of her children free from the con-
troll and interference of her husband, or any person
claiming the same TO be released from the same, by
through her husband.
42 Hereafter it shall be necessary TO the validity
ofevery indenture of apprenticeship executed by the
father that the mother Of such child IL she be living
shall in writing consent to such inden,ues, nor sNal
any appointment ofa general guardian of the person
of child by the father he valid unless the mother
of such child ifshe he living, shall in writing consent
to such appointment
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Mrs PARTINGToN. Morning Relief Train
spose that must be tho train that starts eve
ry morning at o'clock, to pick up the poor
creatures on the track. that have been masti
Gated the night before Dear mo when viii
Railroad folks learn TO use circumcision and
carer and the old lady sighod in the bittcrncs:
of spirit,
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IMPORTANT INSURANCE DEcIsIoN.-The case
of .Wm. S. Woodsys. the Brooklyn Fro lnsu
rance and other Fire Companies, which inyol
we'd q new and highly important question in
relation to the liability of insurers for goods
stolen at fires. The New York Evening Posi-
is informed that the case was originally sub
mitted to arbirators (of whom Judge Kent
was chairman.) who dociled that insurers
were not liable for goods stolen at fires. The
complaint in this case was filed to set aside
their award.
The Supreme Court sustains the finding o'
the arbtrators. We copy the following para
graphs from the opinion of Judge Mitchell:
Albany Register.
The arbitrators found, that the loss sustained
"by reason Of The fire was $500" This must
have included all tho loss sustained in conse-
quence of the fire; for "by reason Of and Gin
consequence Of are terms of equal extent
The arbitrators thus by their award and certif-
icate taken together, do find that any loss be-
yond the 53,50O. although happening during
the continuance of the fire, was not by reason
Of and in consequence Of tho fire.
Ifsuch is tho correct understanding of the
award and certificate. the award was correct in
law. A loss which is not in consequence OF
fire, although it happen during fire, cannot
be considered as covered by policy which in.
sures only against loss happening by fire"
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z3- William Forrest. agcd 10 years, was
sentenced by New York Court 70 8 years
Imprisonment for bigamy. the Turk having
married throo wives in 2ycars, all of whom are
living
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lent in California than in other parts Of the
Union.
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Ex President Fillmore is on Southern tour.
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TO OUR SUBSCRIBERs.

Tue name Of will be apos oas bcyss unless
payment Of the subscription be made ia advance,
Distant subscribers a. nope nv LETTER a ,osg
cn WI" be paid BY and all BY ourselves in u
transmission.
rhe COUNTRY PAPER s published ri weekly during uls ses-
'0"' 0' Congress- and semlweekiy during the
DnpuonS 'of pen'd iess than year will be received
terms proporoned TO the above annual rates.
QJPosTMAsTERs TO ac, az our and nv
sending svs DAILY subscribers so epeIo.a a, yv
subscribers, with SIS eneosed entitled to
copy srafis.
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r.spErIxGs AND EVERY OTHER pEscsIP-

u ton gDodsWe receiving d
supply very superb style velvet, tapestry Brussels
py and super6ne ingram carpets, will
30 per less than former prices
opened any oubr comprising bucaee
mer1os Turkey
tain ehptz linen, emboideea usins
sets by yard very elegant and cheap.
We prepared offer pnr
chasers d0or ocnis, rugs all comforts,
blankets - -l2 per pair shsetngs widths pillow
linen, diaper
cooed step linen, ocoh era Scotch Rassa and hucka
back diapsr, liable oiiciuth sc.
I'm eac without rating more friends
and the public generally every dc-cp
bought greatly figures
large aud will prompt
credit dealers corresponding low rates.
BARNES a MITCHELL,
she avenue, between sh
Sep 91-eo3~n
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The National Hotel

this will he for she reception OF the s
OF this The OF kitchen The basement 10
building and the alterations and about the dining
the and comfort OF Us guests
table will be furnished the markets aord
best and o labor viii be spared
public will continue
which always extended to the house
desiring o the winter Dc at any
time after the 2Oh, by calling at the Hotel. -
T.. ID. WILLARD
WAsnNeroS CRY, November Is, ls5f
Nov s.
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CURTAIN nIATERIALs received, sale,
v Materials brocstes,
French gobens Frenchde ans, English and German
all imaginable coo and contrasts producing the
effect
Swiss transparent embroidered
mus curtains loops and bauda matching
numbers OF lie Garde Meube Ancen Mod
dAmeubenrB' which all
W making
drapery, be had at
dsuacuy understood that selling goods
with the conhniDg ourselves
possible cash business 1t better the and
satisfied with smaller benefits
mutual ntsntnu offer other tan the best
goods country afford Zoe he money
Terms cash, nnissE previous agreement IL made,
CLAGETT, DoDSON, n co.
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shirts. shirts. shirts /.

wv H. FAULKNER the only practical shirt maker in the city,
inform mis- old members of Con
gress strangers, his shirt
shs made " the best material and
The reputation which these shirts have
acquired city advertiser invite hese gentlemen
badtiax shirts him call,
feeling they will, uiai, admit t.er superiority
Sign Shirt avenue, between Third and "A
streets, SOU n side.
good furnishing goods hand which will
be sold cheap
Dgra I'm
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A CARO-wALTER HARPER n co. method
informing customers, generally,
that they have store n inspections choice and
beauuhl goods Of psng
every new and ss embrnidec fancy dress
goods, Paris cioaks, mantles1 sc.
Also
Linen goods In shrng seeng, table damask brdye and huck
diaper, napkins, doyies SC, very reduced prices
Oct a-9tenf
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WHEREAs No. 52,6i0 iBr 90 acres, uad in
favor OF Benamne Pucks for military services In the
lsla address through
the posi- 0ee Washington city been either lost
laid hereby gwen that shall the proper time, apply
office duplicate
" R. TAPsCOTr.
Nov 99-law6w
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On and after Taesday, Nogeaber :, ls54I
THE Alexandra daily for Godonsyie and interne
daie stations at IN oecck, the arrival OF the boat
from Washington. ample time for breakfast board Con
Meeting Manassas Junction with train for Stasburg War
a G0rdonsvle
with the Viginin Central railroad for Richmond Char
lotlesvle, and Staunton.
The Goraonsye daily for Alexandra and intermediate
before IL O'Clock,
railroad from Richmend, Charlottesville, and
Staunton.
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American Artists, Union.

THE Amenean Union would respectfully TO the
United the Canadas that the
for dne throughout the
with OF enabling every family become possessed Of
gallery Of engfavings
BY THE FIRST ARTISTS OF THE AGE,
they order sale for their
and thus only employment large number
artists and others, but inspire taste o
works OF arr 10 present 70 the purchasers Of he enavng when
$50 900 OF which sold,
1885, 900 gifts Of the actual cost of YioO,OoO.
dollar therefore, receives
engraving richly the money ticket which
entities him OF the gifts when they distributed
For dollars highly finished beautifully painted IN
oil viii be doar worth spie
selected catalogue
mail or express.
copy catalogue together with specimen Of the
engravines, can be q Office OF this paper
dollar actually worlh aud
gin ticket will immediately be forwarded.
AGENTS
The committee, believing Of this great
undertaking will be materially by the and
prise intelligent agents.
wishing become agent BY sending pospaid
receive dollar ticket
catalogue, and all other necessary tnomatn
the final completion OF sale The gifts Will be placed In the
Of The pucaers be ditrbued due
whh will be throughout the United states and the Can
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For Lyncbbug with the stages Charlottesville,
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Luray Market, connecting with tie stages Cul
peper Tuesday,, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
For Winchester daily connscing with Piedmont
hddleblrg
Per ordert W. B. BROCKBTT, Agent.
T--du