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GRAND FfRKfxHs' AND CITIZENS BALI
TIGILhIT FIRl g1IPhAY

1'HA iilant Hre Company of Georgetown, re-
i sp>ctfully annouHos to their friends and the
public generally that fhsr Y1FTH ANN UAL BALL
WIZ take plsos On TUESDAY, 18th inst u FOR
RRST HALL -. ..fo5 Ea'it - az = 40 o =
The Company pledge themselves that 10 pains or
expense will Re spared to make thu enc Of tho most
agreeable Balls Of the SEASON.
Prssperi's eelsbrs ted Band h engaged for the ee-
casion. ..., .l... .- - :.
Nohst. or caps viii be allowed In the room exoept
those Wsrn by Hrsmen. Ci-- i 81. -
Tickets 0Nl DOLLAR, admitting . gentleman
and ladieS 10 be had Of any Of the Managers.
Edward s. Wr gAt, joseph L. Semmes,
O, Il. Rodisr,. ~ VIM Crowley,
John ". Groas, Joseph w. hsrll,
o. II .Hnthicum, Anthony Re disr
Albert Palmer, John Shackslford,
JOHN Mehsgen, -B- H,nry O. BEAVER, ...
John Tiniy, 80 20 Samuel ]. Eesrson. .-
nv l0-dtbS '-~' .'"
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COFFIN WAREROOM. &c.

TWn J. WILLIAM PLANT co, On.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4l6 Sov-
tnth street, between e. aad II stroste. Inexnsnts
procured In aAy ground OF ssmstery. Oofins, Gaps,
5hrsuds, Carriages, Hearre, and svesy sFsiels for
inteTmsah Of Ne bsst quality furnished at short
notice, On the Asst raassnasas tsrma snd st all
hours Of the night. Having the s1sfuAvs r;aAt ot
OrunPs Patent Corpse Pressrver, We gaarsntss to
keep the dead for any length of time. ce1l-tfs
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NEW AND SPLENDID DRESS GOODS

NEW AND SPLENDID DRESS GOODS.
Usr opened our third supply Of rich Dress Goods,
u which have been bought 1T greatly reduced
prices, and Will be sold correspondingIy low. We
name
kieh DIRE ss Silks ofsvsry variety ,Nl~. Il o
Very handsome Plaid kerinos .f 81 II .s-
Plain yrench and aDgii.h Merinos, all shades
tich plsid and striped Oashnerss and MOussslins
pieoas Wds Silk eslvsts for mantillss and cloaks
- more rich satin and cloth eIoaks e. SO e;
" hns Hrocha Cashmers shswls and Scarfs with
rich gold bordsrs, soms sntirsiy new te.+ g.
Soo long and square paid aud fgursd Shawls
Ooths, Oaasimsrs and Vsstings -. 90 $50
Gloves. Aodsry, ladies' and childrens' msrino
Hs.hssssng meriao and cotton Roisery, Gloves
nerno and cotton Shirts, ORA vsrs, &c., 4o, =.
aI OF which viii b offered st the kiress low
prloss. Please call and examine for yourselves bs
- All articles ssld ct our establishment are war
rants4 to prove - represented.
AAxW1LL,slARsk L COLL1Y,
40 osS, Seventh stress, 8 doors ABOVE Pa Az ,
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. WA. HAUNSCHILD,
1ApR1 HAuaII 4 UPaOLSTIHED.

A AlkIOAN and French Paper HaaGlaus and
~ Uphsbssc Goods, PAnsylvanis svaus, hsew.
Ssvsnts0A and AEAtseath seses, WasMngsuo,
20.
Wn HaunssAild bsgs lssve to iaAza his kisads
and the public that be he's q hand Large .tssf a
snsA &nt asd An9isAa Transp4rsaN
2 Also, Hair, Men, CsseoA- AnA hAssk Mattkssuee,
whtsh be yil dispose II at The lowest DriscA .- ,
1A-Sn
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xURgHy VICTORIOUS,

~ on wIli f,id ct the ssme OLD STAND, Pcnnayl
z saak srsnre near 18th street opposite the
irving hotsI, LOOKING GLASSES with or without
Eran1ss; Fers7sit Picture aI,d Uinit1rs Frames ui
Is latest styles; Brackets, Tables Eoon Moulding,
cafFSsss ke, ae; or By leaving yoar erasr you csn
(, 20 .nc hiDg done in my hne.
Is. 8.--iid Frames. &C., rsst a. ths stn.fss: no.
ti5s oa EesGOnsbis tSGa s<ss iorses the pixce.
f6i 3l-tY TOS9 an.
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|EVENING(,Fos..SST G. :
THY WILL BE DONE.

Scarcher Of Hearts from mine erase
All thoughts that should not be,
And In its deep reeesses trace af- e -
...-- ~ gratitude to Thee. -s .-. slE-! h.
Asarer Cf Prayer!s-0, guide arfsht q d. So
Each word AID deed of mine;
Lifs's battle teach me how to light, 81. =
And be the y,ctery T'hins. - SOS
Giyr Of All.--for every good - 81
Inthe Redeemer came .....-.,.
For railnent, shelter, and for food,
thank Thee in His name. f-l
r Father, and son, and Holy Ghosti
Thou GlOdous Three in One!-
Thou knOwest best what need most.
And let Thy will be done.
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BIRl GLIDING, GALvANIZING, AND
ELECTRO SILVER-PLATING,

I1R1 HILUING, GALvANIZ1NG, AND :
ELECTRO SILVER-PLATING,
Oh ALL KINDS OF As1AL-
T. LABARa4 would respectfully inf1rn the pub
L lie that he has opened Shop At the corner
and 10Th streets, in the above business, and 10 now
ready to receive orders In any branch, namely:
--i 81 FIh1 GLIDING .-.
On sli kinds Of ornaments for churches, chaNces,
!ewels, and regslia for Free Masons, Odd Kellows,
and other societies, military ornaments, &C. Also,
SILVER AND BRASS WATCHES,
Chains, GcbletG, Locksts, Tes ard Tabs Spoons,
Dessert and Batter Knives.
ELaCTRO s!LTER-PLATINg
On Aiiitary OrnsmeDts, Fruit Dsskess, Walters,
GsndeEtcks, and oassess.
Also Sivsr plating for plIu.bsIs ,Gas sittsrs, &C.
Ill orserasp1 fer military, Tres Masons, Odd Eel.
;ees, ara othsr 7edetieE ana c,u',4 ms1a to ords,
IN ire s,lcrtest notice.
..- FakNCiS EABARRE,
iS32sr 9 md ISth sts wset near fs. ave.
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NTIaT RY .

nR. MUNs0N rsspsstfully oAl s public ssAsatiaz
ikrhovlD ...kod Of sitting a1slaal
Teeth, With OcltA uous Qun-ths y9J
P PfAI1CT9ON or Sd ART. TbisAyb
Of Teeth has The follow sdvanASss ever oil sthaGx
BORT, and BlAUTY. ,isias With Hatsrs in thAs
FOpestA aAd Dns Others sxosllilS. Rablia inspse
TN = respectfully solLdted. Please sall and see
spedmsnl
Coll1 ba has RgAt - make this styss Of TsssA.
B. = esstA sslsttutonAlly hsalAy, lllSesA
and var ralbsd for Afe-
OA0 and house ct 10. - street, nar he 81,
nsr ct rH..ylvania svsaas and lith street.
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..rUsr RHJHIv SD,r At HOOPS, an iuvoics Of a
81 large assortment Of Aibsta ware (hesvy Sea.
nIsss with |sse sal.sst saeh spoons, Perks, La
dlss Buttse-knivss, rCake-bas ksts, &c, &c, which
n. VII disposa Of at ma tafotnr5r'a prioss. Also
lot of Hossis sud etser Jswery Of n, lstast pat-
arms No. AS Pa syupRe, between ~ and 9th
streets, asa II the large read Eagle.
noy2
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LIVER COMPLAINT.
ID Z - = @ x 81
a. q Il u 9 e,
CHRONIC Oh NERVOUS DEBILITY.
DISEASES OF The KIDNEYS, AND
kJ NIGgssn1 aN;ENN FpHeY
84!l DISEASES AIiS!NE FRI
Irv-zCANn q

a DLSolDERED lEVR.2
o. S:iYr-Ess!aJE.
Ea.a - Oo7at5 >tio, ilEczI fi.es, tsa or s:.,c:;
- ms G-s3, isIaisy o. lis ste.nssh, tIaSsss,
EeEtaa-a, D5s 4st 5os go5;, Fss,.nsss sr Hssht in
ee ssR-sh,Ea - Af1ss.ts1z3 , siaiiag or sfuttsr.
i.s 1t -. Pa - Sc }4:saEaI, 5aiLaming of the
s~%<, Hu-Ts1 -: Dis u. Dr1ssEins, 7l2t$srinz
q tss n-.ss Ck5eing eE GuG9saslag s3scs Asiozs
. wss IL. ss l5stzsa, aig4.es1 Q. Pissou, pots
:: Soss SsftP. sha sishi fsF4x acd Dull Paic In
sha as=a, sesisstJ sf PersSirasIoa, Yeuc xasss Of
sho 3kfe sol 4ys<, faia q ahe side, Back, Chest,
Li.I.b5, 81, S33ise gush.5 OF Feat, Bzra,ue IN
ihs Flush, 0onssant Ias1taaSB - Of sv.;, and arsAt
seprssa,os Of srfri9
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A RKNXDY HoR "YicH DIs7AsH.n

RKHIDY FOX ssXiCH DIS1AsK." ..
Dh. J 1osHs lXPscfoRANT on COUGH SYRUP.
For the radical cure Of oonsumptisn, cold, hoaras
mesa asthma bronchitis, splitting Of the blood, In
a<nnaton Of ths lungs or tRost, and all puiuon
II disssses. This prspaiaton not only cures eon-
Llmpsan, II Aken IN time, bat 1t fbrttlss the sys
It Is the bsst in the World. 1t is now used and re-
commended by physicisns at home and abroad. In
boeses, Is cents, Soc and 81.
DE- Roses HHooPIIs OoBaH sYHuP.
This preparation always gives immediate relief
prevents Inflammation Of the Lungs, and DropsJ
in tbs ehsst and effects cure in o few days-Frics
B 90 ceats. - .. ]. n.
GROUP sTRUp-This remedy is never known
TO I'll, and has saved thousands Of chidrSn-Price
Is oents. 10 'f'f
DR- ]. 8. RosIis DYsPsr7Io On LrvR CoKpoUHp
sure cure br Dyspepsia, Soar Stomach, Iadi-
gution, and I4vsr Complaint. This Compound ased
OF confirmed Dyspepsia and Hv.r Complaint. It Is
eonic, Aiteestive, Stoas eh and Liver Medicine,
and vo highly recomms adod by the celebrated late
Dr. Physick-50 oens.
Dr.. J. 3. hosfs ANTI-fIIaoss Or hln1oAD Pills.
6o cehsd, -anss they go Ah sd Of au other Ellis
ia their good efscts ~ an active Pursstive Or c.
shargio Medicine they hays no sQual free IRON
gripping, carrying on all sscreaons and bile from the
stomach and bowels, they san be taken st sll So
sons, By bosh sexes Of ali ages, and without regard
to vesthsr Or exposure. II taken pith DR.. Roses
Fsvss a.d Ague Tonis Ai1tars, they Will prey-nt
and cure the most s,bborn oasss Of Fever and Ague
Of Diifous keVetD-l<1A ana % Gu.
On. J. 3. Rosls Golden PILLS.
FOR Fallias of aas Ho1b, Female Weakness,
Debility, and RslsxsHc1. This disease heretofore
treated BY bandases, russos and external support,
Shich CO only prove paiiatvss, yields completely
70 thu use Of thsco tonie., strengthening Golden
ils-60c, z.... ...'
FsaALE SPECIFIC. A remedy fr Painful
Mcnssruation, Leuoorrhes or Whitee-sl.
\ Dr. J. g. hssSs PAIN CuRA will cure stii Neck,
Sore Throat, Paine in th. face Side, Back or Limbs
fraIa hoIi oil r., ~
Sprains, Chilblan:, Cramps OF Pains IN the stom.
: ssh or Bo~sis. Price IA As, and 80 cts
- Persons Of delicate constitutions By nstur.,
% sao-s who have 5san nsde so, by the US. Of tse
Iusck medicines, CT any ether cause, should roa I
or. J Ro.s's Aeiiaal Adveer to persons in Sick
nars OF Ia Health, which book can De had without
CD age, of
z. D. GILMAN, O. srOTT & %, w. H. GIL
daN, j. w. NAIaN, PATTERSON / NAIAN, D
b. CLARK, 81. q. MCPHERSON, ". T EVANS,
AIOWELL LaWRESOs, j. 8. MOORE, weeh.
inston; j. L. KID WILL, 6eorgeDyn, snd by sll
dealers In Alsxsndris, Virginia.
noy Str
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1i.a --r- "a GRAND BALL }o-q e1I n
=. 20 q l9oI sn os I'm ID >, izs-I gfr
ARLINGTON CLUB

i - their frisnds and tho p1Siis esnszsliv. lbs,
thsy Hilf give sAar Eth aAnAud Sell At CARUSps
SALOON, on WEDNESDAY 1vBNIRd, November
I'd, 1854 TAs Rosn- Vn1 % Handsomely decorated
The Club .plsdss Themselves that no pains or ex
penee will b spared - make thza the Ne. Ball Of
ths seascn.
ecots's celsbratd Cota!on NsAs b ns nsaasd 70,
he oscsEOn. suppsr aud RtkeAhASn6 viii be
farnidhsd b n ssp~iensed sstersr. - -. =
Tickets 9: to hs had Of ~ Of the Managers, OF
ct he door On tho evening of II ball. -
4 D Isklok Ea G Jones, Re pck.cd.
B " brown, Talbot, JNF Housh.
H o Kieiber, RnRrHon, BekloH = .F.
Wn Hutton, Wn Towers, A K Psckochssk
VIM Smith, W Andrews, = Donnely.
3 Ray, or WI Robinson, Rk DoreS
nov 17-dtt ..- -.-.-...,.--.I. go,
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.-..,.,sf CAPTAIN OANOT, : ,5ls 'e. q.
A UTHOR OF THs anlAr BOOK JUST BI.
+ q, A,r11s INs PuBLinlD, sPsAKs Of HAapTos's
aRAAT CURB OF RalUNAa4SM CONTRACTED
.s UHD4R TROPICAL GLIMAT1e. .
BALNHolx, Nd, June {, 1854.
M; AocIor'das, ef tie F1s':tosa Rotd Light sssee.,
Deer Sir Being On tn. point Of leaving tn. city,
avs,i myself Of fsw idle monspts to thsnk you
dnd, for the medicine you sent me, a d which ha1
restored Ne. to the use of my limbs. / beg you to
end me four bottles more, to carry On my voyage
since had the fortune to use DR.. Hanpton's Fsgs
table Tincturs my confidence 10 30 strong that, In
gratitude 20 the proprietors Of said nsfidne j bog
;oa to preoent ny respects to them, and induce
shem to make it moro fuslioly known ae Q SURE
Rheumatic cure. Having cslsd on H,e On the 18th
Of april last, and SEEN ne frossrsted en- my bed.
useees In all my Ii abs, you can appreciate nearly
A. veil as myself the prompt relief received from
Dr.. Hampton's Tincture, and am poalttve had II
nos been for your strong and fordble recommends
lions should stin have been in bed.
It really pity this specific should not be ap.
proved by medical men, and like ell pstens druks il
should suffer the iu putation the public generally
give to sach preparations 1 myself, who wsa a.
1aJB opposed to patented specific took this nedi-
and 1t wss only through your disnterested friendly
recommendations, and my critical situation that In
59ced ms to try this really bensfotA Vegetable
8zeture.
You may inform Mes~s Mortimer 4 Mcybrs,
shat they srs at liberty to make Use Of my mans ir
the support Of the good effects Of Dr.. Hsnpton's
Vegetable Hncture as 1t has cursd mo IN Ave weeks
Of chronic Iflfamzactosy Ehessscars, contracted
ander tropical dtmAes, and OF :suess yeFS pyutcal
aayotsoss. have only used thrss bottles, and Had
that eTen the deforaed paTss ~ sg hcias are fast
rsturLtng % their former nct0ral appsnrsnce
have been under the treatrrsns Of several ply
sicians In London end Paris, without any apparent
benefit; also, while in New York, having TIED the
rhompsonisn and Homeopathic remedies, otter hav-
ting been torrnsnted with galYanio batteries cold
and aromatic baths, aud hundreds Of intscnal and
external medicines, all TO effect, an, % tar
cured by this Hnnpton's Vege able Tinsturs only
lhereore, my dear sir, accept Of the assurance Of
my gratitude, and believe me your veil wishsr.
80 - THOMAS OANoR.
REV. VBRNoN HeKRIDas, US. y.
PolfshoufH, Va, Aug. 10, ISL
Mr.. ]. 4. Boush-eear sir: While am, In gene
raj, opposed to patent medicines candsr compsls me
TO state that have great confidence In the virtues
Of hsmpton's Vegetable Tincsurs. For ssvsrsl
months paat have ased 1t in my family and In
dyspepsia oss Of appetite, dzsnsas, and general de-
nlity, with entire success. 30 far my exporisno
extends, therefore, take pleasure in reoomms end.
ing it to the AFFLICTED . safe and sRcient remedy.
sn, respectfully, yeure, ,<.
VERNON RsKRIDeE,
Chaplain, United States Navy.
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GRAID MILITARY AND CIyIg RAIL-.
The Mount Vernon Guards
ORsxIF -

OT ALEAANDAIA,V "a,
TAXI ylsasws u s.roascins - their fiende
i snd the pab,ss generally, that they viii Civ,
ons Of their GRAMS BALLt, q WkDURs.
DAY. November ~, at SARBPfA HHLL
They pledge ihsuselyes that they viii give ono O
The beet ba4ls Of the s.assn, as nothing shall b,
lst nndone that viii add to the plesssrs of the com
psny. -
Good Oo6Tlon Music has been engaged .~t-
supper md RatfesAns snts Will be furnishsd 70 Ii
dies and gentlemen.
Hacks will be In attendance h convey ladies tr
ant from the ball. ..E =
Tckets-stmitnng gentleman nd ladiee-TWC
DOLLARS; to be hsd OF the COMMITTEE or at thu
ball s.. ..--g.... ~ ar: T. -
Floor Aaeaeer. .-.-
... HUGH LATHAM, ESQ.
ConassHes Of ArronGemessGs - . I'D.
1t VIM Smith, 1t Chae Javins,
sst WV Allen, sstoV N.ale,
/ John Beeae sxt John Grimes,
Walter Johnston. 80 80 e.
nov 8-satd 80. - - - .-.s t.. .-..-
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a AUfiOAL ALNANACs, English and French
9N 2s 1904 1900, 1865 and 1857, imported by
eet - RRANCK TAMtR
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AVOID ALL oUAOKERY,

AND riE1 MHD1cINss 1RRAKlD II A
1ON6lD, CUll ROR ALL PAIN, COUGHS.
COLDS, O0NsUhPTtOH, GROUP, WH00PING-
WUGH, LIVIR COMPLAINT, DYSPEPSIA, IN
pIGBSTIoH. SOUR STOMACH, SCn0RUL A, ALL
PLANTS.
Dr.. J. 8. ROsFS ClLHsRATBD IAMILY
hHDICINls ere the fssult Of thirty years pr.ctios
IN Philadelphis.s Hs preparaiions ere for eash
conplant and have bsen veil tested and aYprovsd
by hundreds Of Physicinns, and thouAnas OF Pa
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THE EVENING STAR
: UBLISHD EVERY AFTERNOON,
.faYnHPr srINnAY. - -

As the Sta, Buildings, eornsr Psnmsytransa
assnsss and Kasvsntb strsefi rs,
8y WA l. L. III IL n q Pc,
WV be served to sahsczibsrs IN the cities of Wash
ingsoa, ssaysowa, ], Alsxa1dria, Baltimore and Phna.
es,psia, Al SIX AND oUARTHR CENTS, peys-
bic weekly - the AseRs. To maA slbssrib1s the
s,bsenptioa priss h fHRlR DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS year in odcapos, TWO Doll
LARS for SIX MONTHS, and ONE DOLLAR
IN THREE MONTHS. ae-snWs ooPIzs oHr
Csrf. -E st.s d .s.-- ...
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MISSOURI on THE NEBRASKA BILL.

We have desire TO interfere with the amusemeps OF
cotemporaries of the wing and abolition press; and il
il affords them hail the almost ruess efforts
of divided democracy in Missouri triumph of eder-
asm the popular cause let them indulge in it o the
top of their bent But it would be well to inquire who
and what have riumphed in the late struggle in Missouri
The abolition papers extngy state that it is an ant-Ne
braska triumph. Now that the smoke from contradictory
returns has cleared away let how the record stands
Three of the wing candidates reelected Congress voted
for the Nebraska bill Mr Phelps dsrnocrat also eelccl-
ed voted for the Nebraska bill Colonel Renton who is
defeated by large majority eotea egoina The Nebroska
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-22
EX.COLLECTOR BRONSON.

II Is positively stated in several New York papers that
Mr. has finally consented to accept the nomna-
ton of his political friends for governors ana Il s equal
y as positively stated that fusion is to take place be-
tween his supporters and the order of
Mislortunes, we know make strange fellows; and while
admitting the force of the old adage are nevertheless
inclined to doubt the correctness Of this last statement
Baltimore paper tells us of natye-American who was
drowned through the obsinacy OF his one-dea belief
peierrng perish rather than accept the saving hand
Irishman We rather suspect that the know-nohngs
: NJ, Wi, ND sooner dissolve in the elements OF
their own weakness than be '''' n''0's 'i'''
v by the aid of any portion of the democratic party
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-22

s,ey.R,NE TELEGRAPH ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA-
The operation of laying down submarine wire from Sp
za to tho island Corsica part Of the line intended to con-
meet Europe with Africa is described at length in the Eng
lish journals The Persian carried the WIRE and
she was accompanied by Sandman irgates The dis
lance is sevcny-ve English miles. letter. after desert
bling the mode of laying down the wire, says:
aAs conclude this gun has been fired on board the
Persian bv an electric spark passing twice to Santa Croce
and back through the whole length of the cable on board
and in the water that is to say along 1io miles OF WIRE
awakening the echoes the Cosicap hills with the tds
of their now being joined the main lana b ties which
NAV be hoped will be found productive of the hsppies re-
suits to all parties"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-22

Schamy Bey the famous Circassian chief has been a
pointed by the Sultan to the supreme command OF all 'he
Turkish and Crcassan forces in Asia cooperating against
Russia He thus promoted to the highest rank recog
Missed in the Turkish military establishment orighay'
this warike chiean hut the head of the kaoauda
ircssans small tribe on the northern banks OF the Ie-
rex but his military skill and achievements have graau-
ally procured for him the support OF all the urcassah
tribes as well Of portion of those in the neghoorng
province of Daghestan He is described as being Oh loy
stature dark complexion and with very bright eyes MS
physical frame is distinguished for ITS extraordinary
strength His military began In his YOUTH ana ne
Is now between forty and years Of age His all
naasesses stern melancholy though his manners are en-
gagng lie speaks very little but is the master OF all Inc
dialects spoken III his territory.
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MAILS FOR JAVA.

We are authorized say that notice has been received
from the British Post Office Department that the drec
communication by British mail packets running once IL
two months between Singapore and Batavia, heretofore
existing in connexion with the overland mails to India and
Australia has been discontinued.
The regular mail for Java will heneeorward be made W
in London every occasion OF the despatch OF mail oi
India both via Southampton and via Maisces as hereto
fore and will be conveyed by British packet as lar as
Singapore whence it will be carried to its destination oy
the packets of the Netherland government
The rates of postage, however, remain unchanged
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-22

One of the richest in France and who associated in
that country with those distinguished for rank and fashion,
left Partisan gaiey few years since and took to farming
He had his estates in Normandy armed after the English
fashion, bought steamer and established communication
between Clarendon and Southampton to horned cat
t sheep poultry and all kinds of farm and dairy produce
from France to England The captain and crew are all
English The steamer makes or two trips week and
realizes an immense profit large establishment both
French and English, is kept employed by the farming OPP
and the steam traffic Clarendon is small town
where Norman manners exist in perfection 1t has church
near thousand years old Amongst the native farmers in
the neighborhood agriculture is carried on with primitive
simplicity. Their horses harncssed by coarse ropes
and heavy chains in the days Of William the Conquero
Apples wheat barley BEANS potatoes all grow IN the same
field Clarendon is about twenty-five miles from oherpourg
and i connected by fine old Roman road, straight an
arrow
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-08-22
WING ISLANDERS AND WING CONVENTION RESo-
LIITIONS

LUTIONS.
Our readers cannot have failed to notice with what in
tensity Of bitterness President Pierce has been asaed by
northern wing Journals within the last few months Wing
newspapers seem to have been literally running sores of
calumny and misrepresentation. The New York Tribune
has from day to day given the keynote in this work of
fsehood and dctracon which has been promptly taken
M and prolonged by the lesser representatives of federal
ism At first the nstgatng motive of these reckless men,
aside from that omniprescn motive which always prompts
tue federal press to denounce the good to which they can
never attain no apparent The recent proceedings OF
several wing and abolition conventions throughout the
North have however, unmasked the whole object
and aim Of their abuse el President Pierce and his
administration The wings Of the .>>"rih hoped by
these general assaults upon the democratic cause to
thereby enlist in their favor the wings of the South
under the belief llai their brethren of the North were
disposed abandon their ultra views upon the slavery
question, and once again make and COM
battle upon the old issues Of the party not connected
with slavery For while the trick succeeded in part
Many wing journals of the Southsome of which far
very far too ready TO accept the ISLANDERS aboitoniss
against those members of the democratic party who have
always conendcd in the North for the constitutional
rights of the South-~cndorscd and reiterated these
organization whose principles abor and measures have
thus far mainly moulded and guided the destines of the
republic The Boston Daily Courer-a paper which as
pres hard and hopeless task be classic and refined
it is reckless and corruphas of late been in this
work of personal defamation 1t has villied President
Pierce and the action of the last Congress, with zeal
which indicated something in its own cause which outside
of Massachusetts it desired to up from public gaze
What the yelled object the proceedings of the late wing
convention in Massachusetts, show with unmstakabe clear
ness The Courier of the treason aud niamy which
was to be Matched in the Bay State hoped to diver,