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Bolivar, the Washington correspondent writes
thus TO the Baltimore Democrat: "The present
Sergeantat-Arms is said to be playing very adroit
game for the succession. He not only furnishes
such members with money as want IL, but offers It
TO those who do not. How far such obligations
may compromise members remains to be seen, but
probably not much to speak Of How any Of the
old officers could expect to be elected on the nom
nation Of party that passed such resolutions
at the time Of nomination, can only be reconciled
the principles of faith and hope, travelling with
out their sister of charity" a 1901
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The shortest day in the year 10 nine hours and
four minutes in length. This win occur on the
18th day of December, and the length Of the day
win vary fraction Of minute for nine days from
that time, increasing a single minute on the 9Th
Of December, when the day Il nine hours Eve
minutes In length.
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The Washington correspondent of the New York
Evening Post, writes that Gen. Csss has announc-
ed his willingness to comply with the request ofthe
free State men Of Kansas. He has promised TO
take charge Of and to present their petition for adj
mission TO the Union, and the constitution adopted
BY them. Whether he viii vote accordingly, re.
mains yet 70 be seen. Ri ts5tss n 0er nE
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In New York city no man, it is said, can whistle
or sing Yankee Doodle or Hail Columbia except
,ously knocked down and stamped on as an Ameri-
lean by the Irish and Germans. And there are
native-born American citizens who rejoice at and
approve such outrages on, the spirit Of American.
ism Shame on their recreant and dastardly Sag
NIGHT aoulsf t9sf i.tHt&tNf
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CONFECTIONERY
yWyHOMAS POTENTINI would respect.

u fully inform the citizens Of Washington, that
he has purchased the well known Confectionery e.
Enlistment Of John Miller which he will carry on
with increased facilities for ministering to the tastes
of those who may favor him with their patronage.
He will manufacture and keep ON hand large
assortment of fancy and ornamental Confectionery,
Wedding Cake, Candies, Jellies, Charlotte Russo,
Blanc Mango ard every other delicacy used at Bals
and Supper Parties. ~.
When desired, he will attend these other festive
occasions and furnish tables with every delicacy and
luxury, served in the most fashionable style, with
punctuslity and attention. r~ s5t8 81 ,.t
He has Just received large assortment Of foreign
Bon BoDs Confectionery, Figs, Prunes, &c, in fancy
boxes and ornamental cartons.
Also, ornamental Figures, Pyramids, and other
decorations for the table, az Dinner and Supper Par
ties. g1a nsls THOMAS P0TENTINI, sE1a
- No. 2z9 Pennsylyana Avenue, &
between 10th and II III streets, South side
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ad HoGs.--The slaughter just now, says the Louis.
vile Courier December 9th, Is progressing rapidly,
and the. receipts are very heavy, every avenue to
the city being lined with hogs. The weather on
Saturday was too warm for killing ;tbut yesterday
was a favorable day, and all the packing houses
wore in full operation, and II, so7 hogs were killed
cleaned, and hung up ready for packing. Is @
Annexed is summary Of the total number Of
hogs killed up to4last evening, together with the
number in pen.
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The Intelligcncer of this morning publishes
from another paper, which 1t styles Demo
cratic medium" an account Of the caucus Of
the Democratic members Of the Senate in re-
lstion TO the Senate printer. From that &C
count the harmonious Democracy" find them
selves unable to settle their feud on the subject
SDsnresste printer, upon a satisfactory basis,
ana we are inclined to think that the proposed
investigation into the matters connected with
the printing, IL fairly made by a committee,
win result in producing more discord on this
subject than now exists as to the name TO be
presented by the caucus. Under ordinary cir
cumstances, and in reference TO matters Of
policy, we preach concession and compromise
for the sake Of harmony" but on this occasion
we advocate rigid scrutiny, thorough in
vestgation, and an uncompromising course to-
wards those, IL any, who have been accessory
to, or have wipked at fraud or extravagance
10 any such public expenditure.
We hope that honorable Senator's who now
differ about the name, or the press, to be pre-
scented for the votes Of the Senate, will be able
to unite in creating such committee as viii
institute searching investigation into all the
matters referred to, before they make any fur
ther attempts to Harmonic upon the name or
press, which is to receive the Senate printing
for, it may be possibly, yea, it may probably
happen, that the result Of the proposed inyesti-
cation will change the views and votes Of Sena-
tors on the selection Of Senate printer There
can at least be no harm done by few days
delay in the election Of printer. Meanwhile, let
select committee be appointed to examine in
to the matters connected with the printing,
binding, and paperl
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A NOVEL SPEcuLArIos.---A colored man, vii
son, in jail atW bite Plains, New York, on charge
of numbering the officers ofthe schooner Eudora
Imogene, is Specializing out of the rampant cur.
osity to see him. He makes shilling for sight
of his countenance. Unless this Is paid, he hides
himself as well as possible behind pair Of panta-
looms, which he has hung up in the corner of the
cell T. t.W arsH -~
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I MAN FRIoHrEsxD TO DxArH.-Lloyds forth
coming Steamboat Directory" gives singular
account Of n man being frightened to death on
board the steamer James Robb, during her trip up
the Mississippi river, irls52. The boat took fire
in the night, and the cry Of "irei fire FIRE u
soon aroused all the passengers, and the widest
excitement prevailed. Women were running to
and fro in their nightdresses, screaming at the top
of their voices for assistance. One man, Mr.. J.
Dent Of New York, in his excitement, rushed to
bis stateroom, snatchcd up his trunk, which con.
tanned $4,000, carried IL few steps, and then fell
dead in the cabin from excessive fright.
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HreHKs Law or THE JEsUrrs--The Harrisburg
Herald says DEB taf

" Il Is related Of DR.. DE Bsrth, the Jesuit priest
and Vicar General of Pennsylvania, that when told
by brother that he could not take the oath of
naturalization 10 America without violating the
oath Of ordination to the Roman Pontiff, he pro.
noupced IL a mistake, and promptly remarked that
any part of the oath Of allegiance to this country
which may be incompatible with the first and
greater allegiance TO the Pontif Is of no obliga-
tom
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BRINE PoIsos.--M. Reynal, Of the Veterinary
School of Ayort France, communicated to the
Imperial Academy OF Medicine In May last, the re-
suits Of investigations upon the poisonous proper
ties acquired by the brine, after a considerable
length of time, in which pork or other meats had
been sailed or picked. Although the nature Of
this poison is involved in considerable obscurity,
its existence Is clearly demonstrated. The poison
GUS properties are acquired in two or three months
after the preparation of the brine, and its use
then mixed with food for any length of time, even
although in small quantities, may produce death.
simple solution Of salt In water, after the same
length of time, does not produce the same effect.
The poison acts local irritant exciting violent
intestinal congestion and Inflammation II likewise
increases the secretion of the skin and kidneys,
and exerts direct effect upon the nervous system,
giving rise TO trembling, loss Of sensation cenvul-
sions, &c. Experiments we're tried with II, In. the
veterinary school, upon horses, dogs and pigs. As
brine is sometimes used second time for picking,
and for other purposes these facts should be re-
membered. Traveller ,ta
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Personal.


Mr.. Forrest is playing an engagement at the
Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, marked with
even more than his usual success.
Miss Margaret Mitchell, on the last night Of her
late engagement at the Peoples Theatre, st. Louis,
NO., was presented by the citizens Of that place
with handsome set of sable furs, at the cost Of
three hundred dollars, and also magnificent set
Of jewelry.
Senator Houston Is confined to bis bed, at his
residence in Texas, and does not expect to reach
here before the first Of January.
Mr.. J. w. Homer, bearer Of dispatches, arrived
Samuel N. Sweet, ESQ, Is In the city Of, New
York, and intends giving course Of lectures on
Elocution and 0ratory, and proposes TO form class
for instruction In reading and speaking, both In
institutions and in private.
Monsieur De La Forest French Consul In Bos-
ton, has been promoted 10 tbe::consulate of PhiIa
delphia Mons. Jules Eugenne Soucbsrd, who
succeeds Mons De La Forest, took possession Of
his Office last Friday.
Mons. De vaugrigneuse, Chancellor of the
French Consulate at Boston, has been appointed
Chancellor Of the French Legation In this city.
Benjamin Powelson, son of DR.. John r. Powell
son, Of Hampshire county Virginia, accidentally
shot and killed himself on the 4th inst
Chief Justice fancy has sold bis residence in
Baltimore, and intends to make Washington his
permanent residence.
A returned Californian, named Jesse A. Savage,
committed suicide in New York by blowing out his
brains with revolver.
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/ have made arrangements with one Of the best
boot makers in Philadelphia TO be kept constantly
supplied with the very best and most fashionable
French calfskin sewed Boots, warranted French
calf, or no SALE which offer for the unprecedented
low price Of 60 90 10, have showed them to com
petent Judges who pronounce them TO be the best
Boots for the price in the United States
4 also have a splendid sewed Cater Boot, made OF
the very best French calf skin patent leather all Of
the latest style, for g. so. afsss 5ste
Competition il out OF The question. All ask Is
for gentlemen 70 come and see for themselves
Terms positively cash. dec l-stsw3m
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DEArH OF DISTINGUISHED WoMAS.--Mrs. Mary
Livingston died recently at her residence In Co
lumbia county, New York She was originally Miss
Allen, of Philadelphia, and married the late Henry
Walter Livingston. Mrs. Mvington was woman
of high cultivation, and remarkable conversational
powers For more than half century she has
been On object Of interest and regard, to large
circle Of friends. Her residence was one Of the
most elegant in New York, and surrounded by a
prncely estate.
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Against these combined factions the American
party without the slightest outside aid poled Ave
thousand three hundred and ninety votes. Thus
Il appears that the Americans can beat all the old
parties combined at any time when The better
citizens are not purchased Against any single
party Il can gain victory before breakfast, and
the opposition may take the rest Of the day to 60
"bobbing around" after votes Defeat indeed !
Pray tell us where's the triumph
:" As an evidence Of the influences which the
American party had to contend against on Mon
day, we would state there were over three thou
sand foreign votes cast for the Citizens ticket OF
this number e2s we're polled in the Seventh ward,
and 475 in the First ward. They succeeded, how
ever, In electing but one Catholic to Office, Mr..
MCGOWAN Of the Eleventh ward"
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Archbishop Hughes says that he has "a vivid
conception Of the evih Of Professionalism" That's
an " immaculate conception" we suppose.
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The number Of hogs slaughtered, together with
those in pen, up to last evening sums up III 1897,
against 1899 at the same period last year. The
prevailing prices Of hogs at that date were4 IL
q 4 ga cents. fi43 a5ra {ins,3g 500 2asvs.
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NEW BONNETs.

VWTE have this day received from New
Wv York another case of those superb and
justly-celebrated Hats which we have had made ex-
clusively for those OF our customers who failed 70
supply themselves at our last opening. They will
be open and ready for inspection Saturday morn.
ing December 18TH Ladies are invited 10 call and
examine. HUTCHINSON Il MUNRO,
$40, Pennsylvania avenue north side,
dec l4---d8t Ss,' between 9th and 10th streets
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During the first sin months Of the present year,
there were printed in Germany s,s1p different
worka
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More FOreignisrn.

$50 irY HosPrrALs.--The following are the adj
missions for the past week:
Natives Of Germany -- Is
Ireland --
United States HI s,6 s-. @ - 6
England and France, each | IDLY 9
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THr CASE oy SUMNER, AT BosTos.-An exami,
nation into the causes Of the death Of sumner the
victim Of the Shawmut avenue fogging affair, was
held on "Wednesday afternoon, and resulted in the
committal Of Dalton and Coburp on the charge Of
murder The following is the testimony Of a bro
ther of the deceased
Previous to his death my brother told me that
he was attacked by two meni he was met IN q
saloon In West street by two men, who informed
him that Mrs. Dalton desired 70 see him in Shaw
NUT avenue, at the house OF Mr.. Coburn; he In.
formed them that be had not time, and could
not 20 to see Mrs Dalton; they told him that they
would take him home in q carriage he then went
to the house Of Mr.. Coburn with the men, and was
taken TO the third story of the house, he was there
confronted by Mrs. Coburn and Mrs. Dalton, and
the two men who took him there proved to be the
husbands Of the ladies; Mr.. Dalton then asked
him several questions in regard to liberties taken
with his wife, To some Of these questions he an
swered "yee," and to some Of them "no;" after
talking some time they loft him alone in the room
for short time Dalton came back in his shirt
sleeves, followed by Coburn, and they commenced
an attack upon him the ladies began to scream,
and implOred their husbands not to beat him; they
then dragged him down three flights Of stairs
while going down stairs he saw two men standing
in the entry, and he told me that his courage left
him. and he did not dare to resist, as he was afraid
they would kill him they dragged him into eel
lar, and then commenced beading him with their
hands; he told me that they did not get him down,
but while be was STOPPING to pick up bis hat they
pushed him against wall and hurt his head
After escaping from the house, he took the cars
for home, and went to bed, complaining Of pains
in the head and back; on the Friday following
saw him, his eye was badly discolored, and he
complained Of d bad feeling in the head. Inext
saw him on Thanksgiving day, and he told me that
he felt well, with the exception Of slight pains in
his chest. The next time saw him was last night,
when he knew me, and asked me if could forgive
him; he then wandered little and said to me,
keep those men away, they want to kill me-"
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House, afterth Journal was read, proceed.
ed to take the 66th ballot, as follows sseG
Banks, 106; Richardson, rs i Fuller, 40; Lei
ter, Harrison, Denver, ORR, 4; Williams, I.
choice lis. No choice. Ga ea -a
N Tho 67th ballot was then taken, as follows:
Banks, 100 Richardson, "a; Fuller, Al Har-
rison, i Letter, Il; Orr Williams, Il; Denver /.
Whole number Of votes, 226; necessary to q
choice, ia. No choice
At the close Of this ballot Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of
Pennsylvania, moved that the House adjourn till
Monday. But in consequence Of the decided OPP
m0tion. aaa
The 18Th ballot was then taken, as follows:
\ Banks, l06; Richardson, 73; Fuller, Al; Har-
rison. !; Williams, Ii Denver, 4; Orr, Il; Bowie,
L, Whole number Of votes, 226. No choice.
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DIED

At Gloucester Point, New jersey on the 9th in
slant, MroHAEL PEPPER aged II years.
In this city, on Thursday the 18th instant, at 4
O'Clock, LAURA SoPHIA PAINTER, wife Of Abraham
Paynter, and only daughter Of George and Sophia
Page, aged twenty-seyen years, four months and
twepty-six days. M ~ 5sEg{fteh sFaa5s8 5T#
Her friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
vited to attend her funeral Saturday, the 18th in
the corner of Seventh and streets south, Washing
ton, d. G. ~ HAZE t4t2 8s
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TRrsH ON THE PoLIcE AND WAroH.--We under.
stand that the Irish Of Ward Z, says the Boston
Bee have already started petitions for 81 appoint
ments in the police and watch of the city. fThey
hnd certain price for their votes and willlold the
party 10 liz bargain.
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THE Bosros MunorrAL ELrcrroS.-The Boston
Bee says No one, two, or even three Of the old
parties could defeat the Americans, so they CON-
bined together five distinct parties. Let us see
their relative strength. A. H. Rice, Eco, received
1898 votes, which we win divide as follows:
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~ observation-disclosures Monday evening
the II tn instant the members Of the Sabbath School
of the Sixth Presbyterian Church win give an enter
tainment for the benefit of the School. M q,
Admission free. A collection will be taken up. I
dec 1A-2t A,stttr'1'tse @ N ~
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The very best and most fashionable Dress Hats NJ
90 So equal 10 any usually sold at s5, and the best
&s Hat south of New York and irst-rate, durable.
and fashionable Hat ~ 80.
A full supplDsf black and brown Felt Hats and
Cbildren's Fancy Goods, at very low prices.
Small profits and quick sales is the motto.
K ~ ANTHONY, Practical Halter,
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue
Opposite Dextsr's Hotel
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Miss BUNKLEYs B0oK.--We are indebted to the
Messrs. Crowley, Of Baltimore, for a copy Of Miss
Bunkleys book, just published by the Harpers.
This is the long-expected work of the lady who
escaped from the Emmittsburg convent last spring
1t has been carefully prepared to the exclusion Of
all improper details, and has been revised by a
gentleman fully competent to the task.
Miss Bunkley is the child Of Protestant Episco-
pal parents, and became Catholic through the
reading of Romish books at an early age She
gives ia this book, the details Of her conversion,
and Of the arts by which she was allured to join
the Romish communion. Then follows history
of her life at Emmittsburg, and of her escape from
the convent there. The book win be found Of In
tense interest to all who wish to study the work.
ings of the human heart on the subject of relt
gious belief, and who wish to form an accurate
idea of convent life on this side of the Atlantic.
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.
FRIDAY, December IA, 1855


Mr.. SEWARD gave notice Of his intention Of
Introducing ct an early date bills for the improve
ment Of the harbors Of Dunkirk, 0swego, and .
bill making an appropriation on Lake Ontario;
also, bill for contiauing the improvements in the
harbor Of sodus Bay, Buffalo, Oak Orchard Creek,
Oh Lake Ontario, and Little Sodus Bay.
A message was then received from the Presi.
dent.
The various petitions that were received at the
first of the session were taken up and referred to
appropriate committees.
Mr.. FESSENDEN gave notice Of Intention to
INTRODUCES various bills for the erection of public
works in Maine. s0faSlas4
Mr.. STEWART gave notice Of intention to In
troduce various bills for the continuation Of im-
provements 10 the hsrbors Of Monson and Gluten
river. n; ,..s.r, .'a,sss sygg IN g5i,5f Nj
on motion Of Mr. BUTLER, the Senate went
into Executive session; after which,
The Senate adjourned over to Monday.
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\ Total

The above is specimen Of what the Union and
the Richmond Enquirer calls an Industrious in
genious, frugal, and thriving foreign population.
Foreign disease, theft, and pauperisn are such
rare commodities that the latter journal thinks we
ought to go to war to acquire mighty territories
which we can fill up with the foreign importation.
We wonder if these journals would be so philan-
thropic IL these creatures had no votess
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MARRIED.

AT Greenwood, Prince Georges county, Maryland,
on the 9Th instant, by the Rev. w. Pnkney, Mr.. D.
r. WALL to Miss SARAH j. CRAWFORD.
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NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF TIL
e1 CITY OF WASHINGTON.

! Il {.
MO Person can Vote at the next Election
IN in this city whose name is not returned by the
Board Of Assessors MS subject to the school tax for
this year
Therefore, every free white male citizen Of the age
Of twenty-one years and upwards, residing in this
city whose is not the poll list and all other
persons are hereby notified that the Board of Asses
sors will meet daily, at their in the City Hail.
from 10 o'clock, A. NJ, until 3 o'clock, p. NJ. from
the fifteenth 10 the thrtyfrst day Of December in
elusive Sundays and Christmas Day excepted, for
the purpose of revising the pell lists of the several
Wards and Of adding thereto the names of such per-
sons as may have been omitted, and Of making cor
rections in the same at which time and place they
are hereby invited 10 attendas gsA1t
49, ;4' 3ff3 fo THOSE. HARDNESS, ass
rs. Secretary to the Board of Assessors.
dec 14--dtdec8l ~. =, ,r1ss ~
II RISS KRINGLE REQUESTS ALL
IA persons buying toys and Fancy Notions for
Christmas presents 70 call before purchasing on his
only authorized agent, .-.L !. III !. -. sdt
dec l4-3t
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u Of Hats TO bear in mind
that the plan which | adopted
six months ago, Of selling Hats
and Caps at greatly reduced
prices, for cash only. is in sue
cessful operation, consequently
those who pay cash have the
benefit OF cash, and are not
charged twenty.five per cent
Smyrna times., 1855-12-19
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

oNE WEEK more and the holidays of a
merry Christmas will be ushered in upon us. IT
WI Gu time every man, woman and child, will
waat a new hat, new bonnet, new coat, new
shiwl' new pants, new dress, new boots, new
ga lers, or some other outfit suitable for the oc-
caS'on, and the question will be naturally start
ed, where can We be best accommodated The
subscriber will answer, at Thomas Carrow's
""ife. tie has just returned from New York
anu philadelphia, and is nOW opening the lar
Se't anu most handsome assortment of goods
G "G h's ever offered TO the public, consisting of
SILKS, clOaking cloths, cashmeres. de lai9es
shawls, casslmeres, cloths, satnetts. and q
urge assortment of Ready Made ClothiD0.-
Also hats, caps boots shoes, &C., &c. IF Won
want good goods and cheap goods, this is the
piacs tn get them. Come and see
THOMAS CARROW.
nov. 2Sh, '55-4t.