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ance, comfort and security OF passengers on The
long and dreary route between here and Santa Fe-
They consist Of coach with three seats, SO ar
ranged, when the backs are let down, as 10 be-
come a soft and elastic couch, wide enough for
the accommodation of four persons. II IS, OF
course, intended for the sleeping accommodation
oflady passengers, when there such. Another
great convenience in the construction oil this
coach is, that by drawing curtain, persons occu-
plying the hndermost seats may be completely Sc
Guided from those in front. The coach is drawn
by six mules, carrying portion Of the mail mat
ter, baggage OF passengers, and such oiher pack
ages are confided 10 the company for transpor,
tation. Three ouirders, mounted on mules, and
a spare one besides, making the entire number OF
that species OF stock amount TO sixteen. lhese
mules cost from one TO two hundred dollars eacn
in this market, and are the best that could be pro-
cured for the money. The conductors and
drivers, five in all, are each armed with Cot $
revolver, of dragoon size, and Sharps rlie, sup
posed 10 be the most deadly OF all weapons IN use.
II shoots with immense force and precision, al
the distance of $50 yards, and in the hands OF
person skilled in its management, can be DIS
charged thirteen times 10 the minute. IL wliithus
be seen that the force accompanying the mall
would be more than match for any hostile force
likely TO be met with on the route The wages
paid by the company 10 its employees, are from
forty TO sixty dollars per month. The weight OF
mail matter forwarded for the present month IS
about 200 lbs Independence Agrar'an
THE GREAT COPPER DISCOVERIES IN SOUTH
WESTERN VlRGMIA--An exceedingly interesting
letter from Mr.. Cook, Of Floyd county, Virginia,
published in the Lynchburg Republican, gives a
minute description Of the character and extent of
the copper ores in Southwestern Virginia, the vast
beds of which must soon become accessible by
means Of internal communication TO the manufac-
turing and smelling interests of the State. The
following is an extract:
g The whole distance through which the copper
ore has been traced and shown 10 exist, with more
or less certainty and distinctness is some forty
miles. It's general course corr esponds with that
The Blue Ridge. 1t seems 10 follow the sinu-
osilies Of the mountains, being upon an average
of about fourteen miles distant. On this line,
copper ore in considerable quantities and OF good
quality has been discovered. At Carriers il is very
abundant and Of fine quality; and the owners OF
that property now putting up buildings and re-
moving minerals. Examinations have also been
made, and various explorations are in progress at
other points on this ne-more or less promising
in their character
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY oFTBE SENATE
u. s. August 10, 1874.
o EALED PROPOSALS will be- received al this
Oofice until 10 O'Clock M. on Monday, the 2sth
Instant for furnishing and delivering in the vaults
Of the Capitol, on or before the sixteenth day CT
October next, one hundred tons ofbest Anthracite
Coal, properly broken and screened for in The
furnaces. Also. for one hundred and twenty-five
cords Of best Hickory Wood, TO be measured, at
the expense Of the contractor in the Capitol yard,
sawed and properly packed away; the whole 10
re subject TO the inspection and approval of the
Secretary OF the Senate
Security for the faithful performance Of the con.
tract for furnishing the above articles 10 the sat.
isiacton of the Secretary OF the Senate, will be
required.
Proposals should be endorsed Proposals for
Wood and Coal" and directed TO the Secretary Of
the Senate, at Washington. Aug 12--1sw3w
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Observation-Disclosures eleven and twelve
O'Clock, on Monday night the premises OF Mr..
James Lawrenson, on the sonthside OF ], near
Sixth street. were entered by burglar, who him
self announced his presence by the noise which
he made by attempting 10 turn, with instruments,
the kew of that gentlemans chamber door. A
little dog, too in the lower part Of The house, gave
an alarm that a stranger had catered, by his
quick sharp barking Instead OF opening the
door TO give the fellow crack over the head
with big stick, as Mr.. Lawrenson was al first
inclined 10 do, he yielded to The advice OF his wife
who Joined him in going to the window and cry
ing for the watch. Officer Allen, of the Fourth
ward, who lives in that neighborhood, only took
time to slip on his pantaloons and ran TO the res
cue, and about the same time Messrs. Piggou and
S,anly, of the Auxiliary Guard, FASTENED 10 the
scene. But few moments elapsed before they
entered the house in search Of the burglar, whom
they were not so fortunate as TO find.
Ii is supposed that he gained access to the
dwelling by climbing up the back porch thence
through a window 10 the passage, where he al
once began his ck-pic<nS operations.
Several nj 4 hts ago. the dwelling house of Mr.. w
F. Benter on the Island, was entered by Burglars
They had tied up some articles of silver, but left
them behind in their hurry Of departure fearing 9
surprise. The residence OF Mr.. G. w. Hinton, il
the same neighborhood, was likewise invaded or
the same night.
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The Horrors Of the Injected Districts

Almost every day new horror is exhibited in the
infected district ofihe lower part OF The city. Yes
terday morning Lieutenant Ellis was called upon
10 visit wretched howell in ST. Mary street, where
il was said want and disease had made sad rava-
ges. The lieutenant found il in the condition o.
an ordinary pig-sty. II contained little or no fur
niture. On entering the lower room scene was
presented which, the lieutenant said made him
sick The corpse OF little girl was lying upon
the dirty floor, with scarcely any covering, rapidly
advancing in decomposition. The child had died
Of disease resembling cholera. The coroner had
been sent for, but he could not be found Near
the corpse two women were lying, looking as if
they were in dying condition. They were all
shriveed up, and evidently suffering dreadfully
from disease, and they had no means ofprocuring
medical attendance. Application for measures Of
relief was made in the course Of The ming 10
The board of health but, at the last accounts from
ST. Mary street. nothing had been done. We
passed through that foul alley about noon yes,er,
day, but the stencil was such that we could not
stay our steps TO make any investigation; and we
came away wondering how anything human could
survive many days in such place.
[Phiia. North AmericGa, ofSaturday
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New York Markets.

New York Aag. 22.-Flour.--The market is
firm with an advance of l2l cents per barrel on
State and Ohio Sales of 500 barrels at SIS 37i q
IS S74 for State, and 50 50GS9 S72 for Ohio
Southern has advanced l21 cents per barrel,
with sales OF 500 barrels, good mixed TO straight
Baltimore, &c, at IS S7G3$0 374.
Wheat is firm, with sales OF southern red, at
ls2@1s7.
Corn has advanced cents, with sales Of $4,000
bushels western mixed, at s5@S6, and white at
s7G90l.
Pork is firm.
Beefis unchanged.
Whisky is steady.
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something for the south to KnOw."-sev

Something for the "south to Know."-sev.
eral days ago, half dozen copies of the following
piece of advice, in manuscript, were found in
dwellinghouse just vacated by negro tenant;
distribute these among our most influential
and energetic friends, and let each one use his
best efforts TO give this work wide extended cir
culation.
aIet the more jealous and wealthy OF our
friends subscribe for -, $40, $50, $50, or 500
worth 10 distribute among the people.
ave want our friends at the SouLR. 10 knotc
what Ve know here The erisis is approaching
with giant strides
"What you do, do quickly. Let Wings and
Democrats sink these distinctive terms, and put
TIER shoulders TO this work.
Abotionsts in the midst Of US, itwould appear,
make use Of their negro brethren TO circulate in
cendiary documents in the South, as they want
their friends in that quarter Of the country 10
Hknow" what they "kuow here "The crisis is
approaching with giant strides" according TO their
own account. Although truth is not character
istic of the abolhoniss, il may be possible that
their present purposes are Of such an incendiary
character as TO require little more watchfulness
ON the part of the whites Of the South-the objects
OF their hate.
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SCHOOL In FAUQUIER.
.N THE FIRST DAY OF NEXT SEP
ii LII SCHOOL.
Benvenue. FauquIer County, Va,

Benvenue, fauquier county, Va,
Three and half miles from Rectortown, depot
on the Manassas Gap railroad. and five miles from
Middleburg Loudoun county. The subjects taught
in the school will be all the branches of an Eng
lish education, Mathematics, Ancient Languages,
French Spanish, Chemistry, and Natural Philoso
ply. Those who expect TO complete their educa-
lion at our University, may be thoroughly prepared
TO enter any class they choose in that Institution
The expenses of a whole session OF ten months,
for board, tuition, fuel lights, &C., will be two
hundred dollars, payable, one-haf in advance, and
the other the FIRST of February. II pupil remain
with me for a less time than five months, he will
be charged at the rate of s25 per month.
The location which | have selected is very
healthy and very accessible. My object is 10 es-
tablish permanent school aud hope TO succeed,
by using all the proper means within my pow er 10
secure the comfort, happiness. aud Improvement
OF my pupils and The satisfaction OF their parents
or guardians. 1 have had several years expert
ence as a Teacher in the school OF Mr.. Franklir
Minor, of Albemarle and those who wish TO learn
Of my qualifications referred TO hun for isfor-
nation, and also 10 the following gentlemen The
Faculty of the University, Colonel H. b. Powell,
and General Asa Rogers, of Loudoun, and Judge
TYLER and Colonel Lloyd holland, of Fauquer.
DJ-My Post Office is Middleburg, Loudoun
county, Virginia.
July Oh WILLoUGIIBY w. TEBBS.
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Z LIE POST oFFIC

t He POST OFFICE.
THE NoRrHERN AND EASTERN Mail is opened at
o'clock, a. m, and u p, M; closes at d. P. m,
and 8, p. m.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL is opened al 8, "a m.
closes al 6, p. m. The Southern Mail, as far south
as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives al 81 p. m
closes al Q, p. m.
TIE NORTH WESTERN MAIL is open at u, p. IN, /;
closes al 3, p. IN.
The WESTERN MAIL is open at o'clock, a. m. /;
closes at g. p.
The NORFOLK MAIL arrives at IL, p. m; closes
at 2 p. M, daily except Sundays.
THE CALIFoaNIA MAIL direct closes here on Sd
and 18th of each month, al ., p
at TO- a.
WARRENroS SPRINGS arrive at IL, a. M: closes
at 10, a. m, and 9, p. m
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JORDAN'S SPRINGS,
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
NNE AND HALE MILES FROM

" 'Stephenson's Depot, on the Harpers Ferry
and Winchester railroad. Passengers leaving
Washington CITY and Baltimore in the morning
trains. arrive in time 10 dine. For more than 20
wears nvalids have resored 10 these waters. In
govt, rheumatism dyspepsia dropsy, liver diseases,
all erup,fve diseases. &c, its medicinal qualities
are well known and fully estao'lsbed Another
larg, brick building erected since last season. A
fine band of music engaged. Coaches await the
arrival oftbe cars. Springs now open for the re-
ception OF visitors. Address---Jordan's Spring .,
Stephenson's Depot, Frederick county, Virginia.
L. c. & r. NJ. JORDAN ~ BRO.
June 2S--d2m
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify nihis city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE i1stantaneouSiy
changes the hair TO a brilliant jet Black or glossy
Broron which Is pcrmanent--does not stain or in
any way inlure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with it, We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy il, for IL
aeper IaiLs.--BoStoR Post,
For sale by q. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washtn pto, .eifV
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The Japan ports opened under the Treaty.

The japan ports opened under the Treaty.
Simoda the port in Japan which is TO be opened
to our commerce immediately, is a small Town,
but with fine harbor, on one of the southern
islands Ii is about the latitude OF San Francisco.
Hockadale, the other place named, and which be-
comes accessible at the expiration Of year. is in
the island Of Yeddo, the central enc of the Japan
Islands proper. 1t is the second town in size on
the island The largest being Matsmac, the resi-.
denee of the spiritual emperor. It's harbor is
better, however, than that Of Matsmac, and is
capable Of accommodating large feet II opens
on the strait about eighteen miles wide, which
separates Yeddo from Nippon, the island lying
next south. The town stands on the declivily Of
a high, nearly circular promontory, lying between
the bay Of Sanger on one side and the larger bay
of Hockadale on the other, connected with the
main line only by narrow neck, Il lies about
the latitude of south line of Oregon.
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Rs special Notice.-HENRY's INvIG0BATING
CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prostraton genital
debility, affections, &C. &C. fully described In
another column Of this paper TO which the reader s re-
ferred. 81 bottle bottles for So SIX bottles for So
sle pcrdozen Observe the marks Of the genuine
Prepared only by s. 4. COHEN, No Franklin Row,
Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country and by -
CANDY a HATCH, Baltimore.
FEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents Tor Virginia
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The Incendiaries, DIctionary.-A short tim,

The Incendiaries' Dictionary.-A short time
since, when three or four youthful incendiares
were undergoing an examination before Justices
Morsell and Birch, on the charge Of setting fire to
certain properly on Capitol hill u was said, BY
witness for the prosecution, that one Of the par
ties acknowledged to him, while speaking Of the
burning Of Fcllingsbees stable, that he "touched
her of" meaning thereby that he appliedt the match
to she combustble material And, on Monday,
during the examination before Justice Myer, Of
three other young men, accused OF incendarism
in the FRS, ward, a witness stated that one Of
them privately remarked to him the usual saying
was, not that they were going to set fire TO build
ing, but Let's set up something, and draw a
crowd
This was fae fun for the young men, when, un.
restrained, they INDUCED their vicious propens-
ties but the result of their trial may change their
rejoicngs to bitter lamentations. They have sci
themselves up aud drawn crowd
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ReceptIon soIree OF Grisi.

New YORK, august % The reception soiree
was gwen by the Musical Fund Society 10 Grisi
and Mario in the dining room OF the ST. Nicholas
hotel, on Monday evening. Both were present
and choice selections of music We're performed by
Dodsworlh's band. Grisi compmenied Allan
Dodsworth's performance on the cornet They
will perform in opera about seven weeks, and de-
sign subsequently TO give concerts only in Phila-
delphia and Baltimore.
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gutal ann 4trsonal.
Misfortunes make strange Companions.

MlsI0rtunes make strange companions
A glance at the interior of the guardhouse, yes
terday morning, convinced US, if We ever before
had any doubt Of the fact, that misforlunes make
strange companions.
In the space rallied of for the unfortunate ones
kind of dock--was, first white woman, who
had been arrested for making too free use Of
her tongue, though on her own premises. She
said her husband, drunken pest, had repeatedly
beaten and bruised her, and that she only took
little wine, sometimes 10 cheer her spirits. She
was discharged but took out peace warrant
against her unamable spouse before she returned
home.
The second subject was mddled-aged black
woman runaway slave. She had been engaged
in washing gentlemen's clothing for livelihood,
but in an unlucky moment, she stole several
garments from one Of her customers. She was
whipped for the stealing, and then sent TO prison
TO await the forthcoming of her master.
The third was man, black as Cumberland
coal. He had heretofore been committed TO the
workhouse for ninety days, but staid only about
as many hours, giving the intendent the slip. He
was now in the guardhouse on the charge Of APP
proprialing other peoples properly 10 himself; in
other words, stealing. In his own opinion he
W honest man, however, and altogether
trustworthy. He was in fair way for co1imittal,
when we left the premises.
Tire fourth prisoner was white boy, shoeless
and hatless; his entire appearance indicating the
absence of friends; no father nor mother. AS the
boy was merely picked up by the guard as street
wanderer having committed no crime, he was
ka or
some other suitable asylum for such children.
In this group of whites and blacks was rather
comical looking negro character, accompanied by
his daughter, he fifty years of age, and she about
fourteen. His clothing consisted of panaoons
only, something like boxer stripped for the
scratch. His form was fully developed from The
lons upwards, and he was being of powerful
proportions. His lips and chin were protected or
ornamened by immense tufts of wool; and from
his peculiar movements, he reminded us Of the
great ape which, some years ago, was exhibited
in the Atlantic cities. 1t appears that, on Monday
night, his daughter used language towards him
which justified him in whipping her; and, while
he was applying the instrument of correctionfshe
tore his shirt of. The commoton occasioned by
these domestic proceedings attracted the guard,
who brought the two 10 the watchhouse. Alter
due examination into the affair by the presiding
justices, Morsell and Birch, they were dismissed.
The old fellow was rejoiced at this; and his eyes
peculiarly sparkled when younger daughter
came in with basket containing a clean white
shirt, pair of whole panlaloons, shoes, hat and
coat, He went down into cell 10 make his toilet,
and afterwards departed
Ii was motley crowd, truly, exhibiting various
phases of common life.
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sD- stimulating Liniment, as prepared

at Gilman drug store deserving Of the highest COM
meniation rs for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism
IA seldom II ever fails TO give speedy and permanent re-
lief This Eminent has been prepared by " ID, Gilman,
chemist Of this city for many years. and since It's ntroduc
ton has been extensively used by many Of The most
spectacle families In the District and vicinity TO whom
reference can be made any time TO its magical effects
In curing Rheuma tism In elderly persons, who had
been sufferers long time IL was originally made for
horses for tho Of lameness saddle CALLS ke and s
article wherever Eminent required either for man or
beast. May %
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Amasfmfnt.
NATIONAL THEATRE

NATIONAL THEATRE
Will be opened on MONDAY EVENING, Au-
gust 2lst, for a brief season, by
KU M K EL,S
NIGHTINGALE OPERA TROUPE.
Who will, with the aid of the world renowned
PRIZE DANCER,
JOE BROWN,
The well known favore,
W. II. MORGAN,
The charming Ballad Singer,
MASTER ]. W. ADAMS,
And the Celebrated Basso,
PAUL BERGER,
AS well as those, Old Established Artists
HARRY LEHR,
WIN. PENN HEIR,
$. L. FLOYD,
THEODORE AHREND,
]. X, SEARCH,
E. T. HERMANN,
LEVI BROWN, aud
GEORGE KUNKEL,
Produce many Novelties with the aid OF
SCENERY AND PROPERTIES,
Never before brought out by amy Ethiopian Or
ganizaion.
The New Pieces, DARK DoTNGs, MYSTERIOUS
KNoCKINGs, DAMON AND PYTHIAs UNCLE Toms
CABIN, and the Capital Old Negro Opera
OH! HUSH,
VIII be introduced during their brief stay.
Every evening will witness some New aud At
lractive Novelty.
The Theatre, by its capacity and superior ar
rangement, will afford ample room and superior
comfort 10 all of our patrons.
The admission will be % cents. Gentlemen
without Ladies 10 the Dress Circle or Parquette
will be charged 374 cents. The propriety of this
charge is obvious from the fact of the advantages
resulting 10 Ladies in preventing their part of the
house from being overcrowded.
Seats can be secured during the day.
JNO. L. FORD, Agent.
Aug 20-3t
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Thomas Clancy, one Of the soldiers in the
Mexican war, having died yesterday morning, the
members of the association who served in the
same campaign with him, will meet this afternoon,
at two o'clock TO bury their deceased compalriot,
with the honors of war The association is be-
nefcial in It's objects.
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The STEAMER FRASKidN.--We learn that the
Franklin occupies nearly the position as at last
accounts. The operations made upon her have
only been efrectual in getting her stern few feet
further of.
Doubts are entertained by those best qualified
to Judge, as 10 whether she could be kept shoat
II she was entirely removed from the BAR and
got into deep water.
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The hunkIe "ightingaie Opera Troupe are
now performing i The National Theatre, pro-
dlcing series OF novelties in their peculiar line
of diversions. They are, as heretofore, greeted by
full houses, and are talented and humorous set
Of fellows.
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BaiI.-Justice Myers has fixed the amount of
bail in the cases of Barnes, Shinnicks, and
McNany-the young men accused ofyarious acts
ofincendarism in the First ward, al $4,000 EACH
but il has not yet been obtained.
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IL Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
10 the public, is attracting great attention, not only
by reason Of the very satisfactory testimonials 10
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great number fpeople who are af
aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy OF his "rem-
edy,D is physician in this city, in high standing
with a large practice lie il physicians in whom
great confidence is placed; and we do not wonder
Ihat his remedy for a very common disease, which
has been so long needed, has stractodthe attention
ofalI sufferers from headache who have heard Of
From our own knowledge Of Dr. Eastmnns char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor il receives. and that will
prove 10 be erea, benefit TO all who may give il
a tral.--Lvun Netcs, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by Il. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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NTAaTED--A sERvANT, no DO

w PLAIN cooking and work for small family.
Wages liberal; certificates required "A white
person or slave preferred. Inquire at this office.
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Democratic Nominations.

PHILADELPHIA, ARg. % The democrats OF the
second congressional district have nominated John
Hamilton, jr., for Congress and Of the fourth dis
trict, Henry M. Phillips; and for ihe State sena-
tor, N. b. Browne.
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The Weather.--Ye Yesterday was one Of the hot
test of the season. The murcury, in Shilingion's
store, stood for two hours al 900