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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-21

IL Washington city, containing from thirty five 20
one hnnd ed and fifty acres, convenient to churches
and schools and good society, from three to six
mills from town. Persons desrous Of market,
dairy, or farming land would do we'll in apply to
the subscriber near Bladensburg.
nov 2-!m CHARLES DIGGEs
4 VERY DEaIRABLE STORE TO LET THE
II store on the east side of Eleventh street, one
door north of Penns slvania avsnus, lately ocsu-
pied by Mr.. Dyer auction and oOmni ssion
store, Is for rem low to good tenant. Alo the
House above the store Apply to
q. A. RANDALL.
nov lift Corner Twelfth and streets
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DEMEMBER, Ohm F. ELLIS HAS AN M
III mense assortnsn. Of Fancy Goods suitable for
Holiday Gifts which he is selling cheap.
No. $50 Pa. sy., bet 9th and 10th sta.
dee l8-tt
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MUSIC CARD.

- cioal Basso Of Malsme sontay nd Bishops
Opera Company, hat the honor 10 announce to the
citizens of Washington that be will takes few scho
lars in Voc'l Music Terms $40 per quarter two
lessons week, one hour each For two pupils in a
class at the same time $40 EACH Address Browns
Hotel, and Mr.. Days's Music Stora
dec lS-jw InteO
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~ WARRIN IL, Matchmaker, No. $40 Pa.
W avenue, between Ninth and Tenth SITS WASH
ington, having competent assistant, and devcting
our time exclusively to Watch repairing, hope to
satisfy those wha msy offer their patronage.
dec 1e-7t&
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FORREST HALL. GEORGETOWN

FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN.
4 GRAND Vocal anc Instrumental CONCERT will
"a be given by the Washington EUrERPEARs
Washington, complimentary to the young men of
Georgetown, on January l, 1855, hen the Eutsr-
reans will b. presented By the young men with a
SILVER GOBLET, as token to their vocal end In
strumental Ia ents
For Programme Zee future aiv.rtisemenr
Tickets fJr sale It l. Kidvp,Ps Drug Sto-s
GecrgetoEn Ridwell d Lauren e, and Elis's Music
Store. Washington. dec IL so8t
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EfOR RENT-Possesson given immediately-ths
u late office o: the Evening Star, on D ct, within
fifty yards Of it's junction with Twelfth street and
Pa. avenue. The building is Of two stories. The
lower story being divided into three convenient
rooms, and the upper being large single room. It
street, with ample working rcor, in the rear Al.
50 3 convenient Painters or carpenters or other
mechanics wors shop above Apply at Star Office.
oct 2S-tf
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NEw YORK, Dec. 81, p. m Nothing has
been heard, up to this hour, Of the America.
due at Halifax, the Sarah Sands, at Portland,
or the Washington, at Sandy Hook.
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TODEY'S LADY'S BOOK FOR JANUARY, 1866,
" received and for sale at SHILLINGTON's.
Godeys Ladys Book for January is really mag.
nifcent number
Lsdie National Magazine for January, 1855, is
beautifully embellished.
Life Of Barnum, written by himself, is very inter-
esirg.
bruno Harper's Story Book for the Young
Ruth Hall. By Fancy Fern.
The Wife's Victory. BY Mrs. Sosthworth
Hearts Ease. By the xuthcr Of the Heirs of Rsdcff
All the New Books received as fast as published
JOE SHILLIr GTON,
dec 19 C3rne; Pa. avenue and AZ street
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SOAP STONE GRJDDLES

nNE case of the above indispensable articles for
" housskeepers (as they are used without grease
o. any kind, conseq uenty no ad tsste is impaired
to he CAKES, as is the with The old iron grGdIes)
just received direct from the and Tor
sale low. jos. l.. SAVAGE,
Sign of the Large Gilt Saw,
Pa. avenue, between 10th and 18th SITS
dec 19-3t
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TOl.IAN PIANOS.-1he increased de-
H nand at the North for Hails Davis teau-
tlfnl EOLIAN PIANOS has induced US to introduce
these unique Instruments in this city. A very su
ior one of which can now be seen at our Music
Depot. HILBUS HITZ.
dec 10
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ENoR RENT-HOuSE, NEWLY DONE UP, HAV-
Il ing thirtsen TO- ms, and fixtures .or gas, on G
two doors west Of Eighteenth. one square west OF
the War DEPARTMENT, Price 1925 rer annum. Ap
ply on Eighteenth, two doors south Of G.
dec 16-6t*
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NEW GOODS FOR HOLIDAYS.

AIITH pleasure We inform our friends that We
w have Iuss returned from the North with an
Immense assortment of new and beautiful GOODS,
suitable for presents, such as Work Boxes. Desks
Papier Asche and inlsd Goods, Card Cases, Porte
Monnaies, Cigar Gases and Stands fue China Vases,
msntel ornaments bronze and parisi mar bic fsures,
Baskets, Chil!Iens' Toys, Brushes Goabs, Perfu-
merry, Music Musical Instrun. ents Paso Stools and
Covers, fine Engrgav!ns, and host OF Fancy Goods
too numerous for al advertisement all OF whico We
vii! take pleasure in exhibiting, and prom to sell
ri low rates. JNO. +. ELLIS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th aCd 10th sta.
dec 4--tf
CTORAH E.--ThoSs having Furniture, Dry GOODS,
- a,ocsrs.s, &c. 70 be stored, will find ample az
comrod stcns ia the large, airy, iag-ston epavei,
aud ary Easements under the Star oice, corner Pa.
aysnus and Eleventh st. Apply at The Star ONCE.
DOT 26-u
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AHEAD OF ALL OOMPETITORS-

1USr received enc Of Neil Dnrop Co.'S first pre-.
u MUM Pianos, splendid instrument i'm tone
and beauty If workus nship. rell ami examine for
yourselves Neill, Durop Co.'S Pianos received the
first premium q. tie lstsexhibit on OF the MARYLAND
Institute over .ll competitors
dec Ill HILBUS HITZ Agents
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CHARLOTTE & JELLY A LA GhUTIER.
] AM now prepared to 1ll orders for these new and
i delicious articles of dessert go much adWired for
their delcacy, beauty and favors.
@. GAUTIER,
dec 1875 asa Penna avenu.
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5000 90

1HE KUGGLss HAVE CoME-at least por
tisn of them. We understand thew largely
interested in the Texas Indemnify Bill. and
are here to expedite the action of the House
on the matter. From the preponderancy Of
the females, dead set will be made at mem
bers. The list is long, and it will take three
Of our numbers to give the entire family.
Every one is asking, " Have you seen the
Ruggles ?'
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TO SHOEMAKERS,

TO SHOEMAKERS.
I HAVE FOR SALE LoTOF NEW AND ACC
l. ond hand Lasts twel;y-three pairs meme, three
setts OF womens, q few miesesi and boz also, q
complete set of boot and shoe-trees, crimpuV
ooafdS &cr a., which offer very low for cash.
Fl O. MOVES,
No. aSi Pa avenue, near Thirteenth st.
dec lS-eo3t,
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EOR RENT Ola SALE.-THE MODERN
4 Four-story Brick House on Thirteenth at. Get
near e, east side. The house is in good repair, dry
cellars, and 70 good to amt the rent will be low
Possession given On the 1st November Apply to
oct S0-tf JAS c. McaJIIRE kuc,r
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Il Parlor and two chambers, or two parlors and
enc chamber. on the first floer and two chant ers
on tn. second focr, may be bad the whole t. gether
or separately. The location is healthy, convenient
to the Capitol, the totsls, &c. AT has been i'm.
proven ny street lamp Please enquire of Mra. J. P.
Van Ness, On Missouri az. bet. ~ and 9th ST.
dec 16-4t*
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7 OOK OUT FOR THE CARS WHEN TIE BELL
IL RIsGS-Just rec. lived at the new Union Book
st rs-Ths Autobiography of the Incompatible Bar
num- Life of the indefatigabls Greeley Ruth Hall,
continuous story by Fanny Fern, tbs woman writer
"Lttle Ferns and host Of Books for the holidays,
just opening at the new Union Bookstore, ala Penn.
sylvanis avenue dec 19-tf
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PREPARATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
F0nn 3 M
ASTROLOGY DEMONSTRATED.

oO 4AsOAOO1 DLMONO 1RA1 ELI.
DROFESSOR LEO SOUND continues to foretell
4 all particular events incident to human life,
such as advice given for tn, Successful scoomp ish.
ment of a a'thy MARI age, chan2ing of bushes,
Office, or stua on Of friends, riches property, sub
lent OF demanded, travelling, absent persons, law.
suits, Sickness DEATH and al concerns of life. The
Professor also may be consulted on Tall mans ia
misr Astrology.
Terms: Gentlemen ST. ladies 50 cents eolored
people rs cents each.
Madam Rcgsillia may be consulted by the cards at
the same place, upstairs. White peop SO cents
colored people 25 cents each. Apply at No. $50
(Astrology over the dcor) corner OF C and Twelfth
street, on the Island. dec la-sw*
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EOR RENT-A STORE ON PENNSYLVANIA
| l. avenue, opposite Brswns Hotel Pos session
given on January 1st. For terms apply to
DEC l6-eo4t JACKSON, BROTHER / CO.
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DOOMS AND BOARD.-SEVERAL PHEASANT
III Rooms with board, and a neatly furnished
paror and bed room may be had at $40 street,
rear Eighth. nov 29-lu.
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dec l0-3t
IF YOU WANT CHEAP CLOTHING

THEAP FOR CASH.
" SO bb!s Old Whiskey
20 do Reetifed Liquors
20 do Domestic Brandy
Is do fourth proof; 20 bbls Vinegar
SO DO Sweet Wine, lew price
20 }. chests Imperial, Young Tyson, eunpow
der, and Blank Teas
A large assortment Of Pepper, &c.
10 bbls Herrings Eastern
81 do Macksrel
so kits Goldfish
20 boxes Cheese
All to be had at low CASH prices by
THOS DELANEY,
dec 19-4t No. 5 Z Louisiana avenue.
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EOR RENT-I CONVENIENT THREE-STCRY
II Brick, with ten rooms, a passage, cellar, an q
pump Of coed water. situated on tie south side OF
D, between Fourteept b and Fifteenth streets. Ap-
ply at the rear, OF MRS. DOUBLEDAY.
dor 10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

New YoRK, Oct 3-Tae meetins of tho s.o,,
holders OF the New Hsyen Railroad Company 70.
day resuted In the greatest conlus On and djeorder
rendering ii necessary to call Ia the police. Tnere
were aecnt l2oe present, and numerous speeches of
an exciting character were made, Re.clr,,on.
were introduced TO appoint committee To tho
roughly examine the affairs of the COMPANY from
the commencement of the deficiency, and the dn.
ues aud qualif cations of all the officials and EN-.
ppoyss, ana hooHsning all Tree passes, and after
considerable opposition we're adopted. The meet
Jog adjourned to the second Wednesday 10 Noysm.
Der, at New Haven, Conn.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIa.-The Seventh
Cattle Show and Agricultural Exhibition of the
State Society OF Maryland, commenced In Balti.
more on Tuesday. The display of stock Is said to
sa very ine The Agricultural Society held lis en-
ial meeting in the evening. Mr.. Edmund Ruffin
o! Virginia, Yves pre- .ent, and WAS called upon to
address the meeting He declined making any ex.
tended remarks
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iDOGGETT & RSON
upuoI aTrRFRs AMI pApFRu HANGERS

- UFHULsI EFElts ANU FAFER HANdEhS, : :
Corner of Governor and Franklin Streets,
HAVE now in store, their Fall Stock of
IL French and American PAPER HANGINGS,
CURTAIN GOODS, CORNICES. BANDS, CORDS,
TASSELS, Lace and Muslin CURTAINS, Table
and Floor OIL CLOTHS, WINDOW BLINDS,
which they will sell or work up to order on the
most reasonable terms.
We are also prepared TO execute PAPER HANG
ING and UPHOLSTERING promptly, in the city
or country oc 2-3m
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

Archibald Johnson and Charles Hunter have
been lodged in jail in Monroe county to await ex
animation on charge of severely beating Mr. John
Foster, an old gentleman living on Wolf creek Ia
nat county. Mr.. F. was seriously injured that
his life was at first thought to be in danger.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

KNOW NOTHING VIcToBY-The election In vii.
mineton Del, on Tuesday, for Inspectors of the
General Election. and for Assessors the City, re-
suited in the choice of the Know Nothing candi-
dates, by large majori,ies
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

Mr.. Hoffman, of New York, of the old firm
Holman * Van Beuren, who wa. one of the eari
est North River steamboat proprietors, died on
Monday last His partner died last Tbnrsdav It
Patterson, N. j.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

NEW York mAYoRALTY.-It is stated that Eicho
las Dean has declined the nomination of the Re
formers in New York as their candidate for Mayor
on the ground of i'll health and that Roe Lockwood
will probably be nominated In his stead
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

The trial OF Rhody Gilbert, for causing the death
OF James O'Brep, June 6, 1853 took place in New
YORK. on Monday, and resulted in the acquiaaI of
the prisoner on the ground of jusifable homicide
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

TRIAL OF Dr.. GRAIIAM.-The trial of Dr. Ora.
h .m Of New Orleans, tor the murder of Col. Ltr,
ing, OF California, commenced in New York on
Tuesday morning. The empanelment of the jury
occupied the whole day, aud at the time of the ad.
journment but eleven were sworn. large mum,
b'r having formed opinions, were no. received.
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BY ALExsNHFR NoTT.
EURNITURE A17AIIcrIoN q. .,,,,,, !,

H'UnNIIU IKE AT AUCTION.-Wilf ba
- sold at Auction on THURSDAY, 5th inst. a 10
oclock at me Auction Mart, large lot OF rev ana
second HANG Furniture. ccnslstre OF Sofas BursauY
lounges. Bedstesds. Cots. Chairs Lcokine Glssses
Wristbands. Beds, Mattresses &c =
Also several good COOKING Sfuyea ana s,,r.s IL.
Cooking Utensils, and good secondsbsnd fsrsSr
Stove.s1s 81 sssa -. - .l estVi
Also. lot of Dry Goods several pieces Of fne Gar
per, and several good Double and Sipele Barrel
Fowiing Pieces, Game Bass, Posrdsr Flasks, &c
oc4 # ALEX. MOTIF Au-+
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From HAvAEA-The steamer Black Warrior ar
rived at New York on Tuesday, from Havana, with
dates to the 2Sth ult. Pezuela, the late Captain
General. ives preparing to depart for Spain The
yellow fever had entirely disappeared
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

SMALL NOTE LAw.-The small note law, recent.
iy enacted in Ohio, went into operation on Monday
last dispatch from Cincinnati says, but little
attention was paid to 1t outside the banks.
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M oDONALD,S REGALIA nj ANT.

M oDONALDeS kEGALIA III AN u
fully snncur to the members of the various rier
that he has his location to Locust sley oo-
posite Odd Feliows Hall, where he will have I'm
proved and increased facilities for the Of
all kinds of REGALIA, COSTUMES, BADGES,
FLAGS, BANNERS, &c. sc All work warranted
TO be o. as good quality and as low in price as from
any other similar establishment in the United Stafss
Address ae -
EDWARD MCDONALD, Agent.
&C z1aim Richmond w.
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I..x~ysyr
LATEST MAIL NEWS
we compile the following summary from the
r ,ckinehsu1 Register. rs

we compile the following summary from sthe
Rockingham Register:
Probable Mardsr.- On Sunday last young
msu, psmed Samuel Hin, was badly cut and stab
bed with bowie knife, by Jacob b. Mitchell, Jr !,
In Geld near Turleytown. Rockingham county
Two physicians we're Immediately called, and they
pronounced the case hopeless one, 20 that in all
probability Mr. Hill isnow dead. Mitchell imme-
dIs.eiy led end had 20. bern arrested al lest ac-
eoans. Both these young men are respectfully
connected.
Fires.--The barn on The home tract Of Mr.. iona
hsn peaie, in Rockingham. was destroyed by IRE
last Sunday morning. together with considerable
qisntity OF rssin. hsy. Sc. This FIRE was probably
the work Of an incendiary. The dwelling house oil
Mr. Beniamin ID. Bowman, near Mount Clinton,
Rockingham county, was destroyed by hre, on Ell
day a.s. together with most of the furniture &c.
therein The Gre was accidentsl-no Insurance.
Aecidsnt.--on Saturday last, Mr.. Simeon Harms.
berger, of Rockingham, was riding In barouche,
ia company with Mas BYRD. when the horse took
fright and rain violently down HILL throwing them
both from the vehicle Mr.. IL had one of his thighs
severely fractured, nose mashed, and received 9th
er wounds and bruises. His injuries were not con-
siered fs.al.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

1--WE DOLLARS REWARD.-Rana-
i way from the residence of my mother, about 8
miles above Richmond, on Saturday night, 30th of
September, HENRY, man about "a years old. five
isst eight OF ten hsns orawn complex
10th ont in 'front.' which shows very plain. He il
have no doubt, about Mrs. McKenzie's, in Powhstan
county, where he has wife The above reward
and all expenses will be paid for his delivery u,e
at Henrico county Jail. A. 3. hUTCHEsoN.
DC 4-ts s-.--.-r4a t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

ekRioes FInE.-A fire occurred a, Manchester
near FlusSurg, on Saturday. which consumed the
paper miii OF Howard q Co, together with 5000
woi,p o. pepper the saw mill of :. A. Paterson,
insurance $500. Loss OF the Patterson, ss00o
aud no insur ance ''n'' @'VoV,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

~, The "kNowNoTHIsG yIcronY" AT LOUISVILLE
the Mayoraiiy election had taken place at Lousyille
On saturday last. and resulted In the success of the
AnoT Nothing candidate by $50 majority, Is beliey
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

HE STEAMER ARCTIC has now been out four
teen days and her arrival is looked for with much
interest
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

NEW GOODS.--The undersigned re-
In specially informs his friends and the uublics
that he has just returned from the North and hayin
selected an assortment, the largest offered Of
FRENCH AND AMERICAN PAPER HaNerNes
AND BORDERS, SATIN DE LANES, BR(lCA.
TELLES, DAMASKS, TASSELS LOOPS. GIMPS.
BANDS, VELVET TAPESTRY, BRUssEI.5
CARPETING. RUGS, MATS, OIL CLOTHS, WIN
DOW SHADES, &c.
And every article usually found In similar estab.
lshrnents. An examination is solicited before pur
chasing elsewhere, Inducements will be offered
that cannot fail to please.
JN0. +. REGNAULT, 1872 Main St.
On hand, and will make to order CtTRLED HAIR
etc. Fapsr Hanging and Upholstery work executed
in the best style and with ali possible Dispatch
sez9-I2t at5 81
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OFFICE r. r. K p. r. r. COMPANY, !
RICHMOND, October I'd, 1854.

E* "a - - NOTICE-Members
80 s. ~ go of the Agricultural Society
of Virginia who desire to visit Richmond on the oc.
cason of the great Annual Fair which will com.
mence on the Slst OF October ensuing, hereby no
WIZ be furnished them free of charge on exhi.
oleon OF their certificates of membership to the
2ncers on the route Of this Company between
is made therefor the way to Richmond
And though the usual charge will be made for the
transportation of stock aud articles intended for the
exhibition, such stock and articles will be re-
turned over the route for account Of the same
owner free OF charge and the amount which has been
PAID thereon refunded. SAMUEL RUTH,
Agent of Transportation
PS.-Stock ard articles intended for the exhibi.
ton must be in readiness for the Steamer MARYLAND
st arlington aud Alexsndria on the morning of
SATURDAY 18th October, In order to secure their
arrival in Richmond in proper time.
SAMUEL RUTH,
&C Agent OF transportation.
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Geo Rand, whose brother ia . nne,,h.- ~ a,
California Senate was killed near Cipcinna,i Les,
week, BY bis head coming in contact with br,s au
ss he was looking from a car,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

Cadwsader Evans well known as the inyento,
OF the safety valve, extensively used on wester n
Steamers died of 6iarrhoea al Pittsburo nm Moada
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

Inc statement that the British Conml =. NJ.
nelds nss notified the people Of San Juan sh.,.;
mus not expect British interference s.ss.. ,sy
Caited States, u said 70 be fully confirmed s INC
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MORE NEW GOODS.

THOS r. PRICE 81 co. have received
4 further supplies of Splendid DRESS SILKS
CASHMERES-Plsn Satin striped and Printed
French DE LANES, very rich
Rich CASHMERE PLAIbS
EMBROIDERIES, in Lsce aud Muslin
Rich RI BANDS and TRIMMlNGS
SHAWLS, SCARFS and CLOAKS
VELVETS and CLOAK CLOTHS
CURTAIN GOODS and Lace CURTAINS Is
oc4-tx
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

LETTER FROM THE HON JoHN NJ. CLAY rom
The Philadelphia Inquirer contains letter from
the Hon. Jchn n Clayton, of Delaware, addressed
to D. H. King, Esq in which he declares that he
never was, 10 not now, and never shall be, candi
date for tie Presidency, preferring seat in the U.
s Senate to any other ofice under the government
Es then proceeds to conder,a the provision In the
Nebraska bill comforting the right of suffrage on
aliens, and the proposed Homestead bill, allowing
foreigners an equal share of the public domain on
the same terms with native and natursllzed cii
zens. He declares Shat our naturalization laws
are unques.ionably defective, or our almahouses
would not now be filed with paupers," and farther
alleges that "our country has become Botany Day.
ioto which Europe annually discharges her crimi
mails of every description" He further says:
81 have no ptejadces against the honest fcreigner
whe comes hero TO seek asy ium from the tyrsnny
OF rulers abroad. All my sympathies are with them,
AID when they become paturaliZe1 ] will defend
them, as Atnericsn citzens in all thef f'9hs as fully
as those born on the soil. | would incuicate and
practice toeration in its broadcast sense but
] wonld see to 1t that no men of any sect, whose
creed teaches them to deny religious liberation to
ma and my countrymen, should ever hold Office here.
power of any kind to persacute Us for Our reli-
eious opinions. No man who acknowledges allie
glance To any foreign potentste or power, or who
holds himself under Obligations to obey the edicts of
sUci potentste power, shall be By my vcts pacsd
1u any pOhL uilneI hHlSIicah
would defend the rights of Of all religions to
the full extent TO which those rights guaranteed
by the American Constitution But while i would
advise every Ansrican citizen to defend he reli-
eious of all Others at tho hazard of his
life, would at the Same tins advise him TO peril his
life not less freely in defeEce of his own"
In conclusion, he ssys it will be difficult to lay
down general rule to how far foreigners, who
not nsturezsd in this country, should be permitted
TO hold offc to which there will necessarily be
exceptions; but in his judgment, native American
citizen, under equal circumstances Of qualifications
and rt is better entitled to the Donors and Offices
of The country than foreigner, whether nsturazed
or not.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-10-05

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