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HRESH SUPPLIES. Black hair

"A INIJII pOI Il IIIIIAo. DIdCK UdIr
i Bonnets. do Love Wells, do Gloves, do.
do. Ladies Hose, do. Illusion veils; Mourning
Gloves Black Grape Grape Wells, do Parasols.
Grape and Lace Bonnets, Chemisetts and sleeves
Embroidries Of all kinds, Thread Cambria 4 Lace
Fresh Ribbons, Black Grape and half Mourning
Collars. Just Received and for sale cheap nv
aug. 10th MRS. c. HUESTON..
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| law 10 "a - oAOutN NA0 V0A y
much to know. how it is, when the
General fund, of the State Treasury il
bankrupt. that a check is paid to the
Proprietors Of the New Orleans Cour.
ier. for $500 009 This too, when
there are many claims against the
same fund, for small amounts that
should have bevn paid year ago
The Treasury, was never before at any
period, in a mole lamcntable and
hopeless condition of bankruptcy.
The last legislature, made very
generous distribution Of the public
funds, as we'll as the public lands,
(see pamphlet report on this subject)
and now as it would seem, it is mat
ter of much difficulty that claims for
salaries, are paid; and only. by bor-
rowing from other funds, set aside by
law, forspecifc purposes.
We are told that when January
comes in. it will bring the Sheriffs
and Tax Collectors, and the Treasury
will find relief from its collapsed con-
dition but we do not believe a word
of it. The past has been very dis
astrious season, and not more than one
half of the taxes will be collected. In
the distribution of the spoils (which
certainly belong to the victors) the
barrel organ Of the dominant party,
comes in for the lions share. 1t is
but short time ago. that a bill for
one years advertising of Swamp lands,
was presented for the moderate sum
of only $4,000 90. The last gouge
is the published acts Of the last legisla-
ture, into which the Revised Statutes,
have been jansnsed, in order to make
the State pay 81 per VOL, for them
when they may be had, from the
same generous dealer in books -
the state) for fifty cents per volume
Why, confound the acts of that learn
I'd body the Legislature, Of '55 with
The Revised Statutes Why, because
they were already set up. for Mr.. Phil
ips-paid for then by the State; now
paid for again in the acts; and yet to
be- paid in calf" as the the Revised
Statutes. Is there no body, with au-
;herity to prevent this wholesale pee
,lation on our bankrupt treasury?
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.VOsC Oaoe1eiseg.

4 FINE ASSORTMENT Of FLosx.Ma r-.
II TING As and 6 quarters wide, Fig.
ured and Plain, to which the attention Of
purchasers is invited. Also. a, variety of
patterns and widths of FLooR OIL CLOTH,
at the furnishing waIe-room Of,
june l5-y. }. PIPER Co.
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AT THE ONE PRICE
Clothing Emporium.
THE subscriber has Just received by
L steamer CRESCENT CRY, from New
York, large and beautiful assortment Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting Of Linen Bosom Shirts; Silk,
Cotton and Merino under shirts; Shirt Col
lars, Linen and Cotton Draws; Hosiery.
Gloves, Suspenders, Linen and silk Pocket
Hdkf., Cravats, Neck Ties; Scarfs; Stocks.
&C., all of which have been selected from
the most fashionable houses in New York,
and will be sold at low prices. In order to.
do justice and give satisfaction to cash buy
ers; he has made it a rule in all cases to,
deduct ten per cent for cash, and will in ak
cases strictly adhere to that principle.
sept6-y. w. D. PHILLIPS:
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NOTICE.

/ would ny to psrseas wishing 70 hire
Buggies OF Carriages, that they will please
bring the money to pay when they procure
them - it will save much trouble both
ways. Also, any person injtring horse
by hard driving, need not expect to get one
. second time.
Sep! l4th. ROBERT BEAL
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CORRESPONDENTS.


PnLADEIP1A, Sept, 10th, IS.
"Brevity is the soul Of witt" 80 says
the proverb book, and such an expression
must have had influence over you, when
you cut your correspondents allowance o.
space down to half a column. We are to
write no mole superAuous productions Of a
verbal nature for the Comet. We must all
be Sternes now, and speak volume in q
paragraph, and short one at that.
The weather, which has been pleasantly
cool for some time past, has undergone an
entire change since Saturday; Mineral wa
ter, Ice Cream, end other cooling condi-
ments, were in active demand to-day, at
former" rates." OF course you are in pos
session of the facts relative to the great
"smash up" on the Camden and Amboy
railroad; you are aware that the Jury were
very "mild" in their verdict, and on the
strength of that verdict, the company has
allowed two more accidents to happen since,
as the train approached the tour of Bever-
ley, N. J. on Saturday, Sept. sth, it ran
over something, and was Immediately
thrown from the track; the engineer was
very severely injured; he had leg ampu-
tated, and died in hours after. His name
was Holland; the tenders were badly
scalded, and otherwise hurt; the passen-
gers escaped injury.
Politics here are at a stand the Know
Nothing panic has gone down, and, with
the exception of an occasional row among
the lower classes, we are pretty quiet
The Protestant Association of Orange Men,
paraded to-day.
Business Of nearly every description is
dull here at present. Breadstufs are dull
and declining the average price Of the
" Staff of Life " is IS IS per Dbl.
Mile Rachel has made very creditable
debut in Gotham" the upper-tendom
swallow ed her Francois and were delight
ed with her acting. But this was the first
night Will she succeed with the Ameri-
can people? Bah never! Wait until she
comes before an audience of Philadelphia
ans, who, if they are not good judges of the
Thespian Art, are Dot quite SO enthusiastic
at least. Our theatres are all open, and do
inc fair husiness with rather inferior
Barnum the everlasting and
invincible "humbug," is not the least
Haunted at the sharp hits of the Press for
he can instantly stop their mouths with a
at advertisement Rather indicate de-
ineations of the quarterns," &c., are to
be seen at certain conspicuous places in
his city. Barnum's Show, The Firemans'
parade, and other events of note, come off
shortly, when you may expect to hear FROM
your correspondent, "OBsERyER.
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How THE QUEEN LAxpEp. Asp ras

| How THE QUEEN LANDED. Asp RAJ
EMpyaoa K1asrD HER TwIoE.-It ~
expected that the Empress would hav,
accompanied the Empeor to Boulogns
on Saturday, but it appears that shs
was prevented by delicacy Of health.
When the vessel with the royal visi
tiers on board, was brought to . pom
volant, companion ladder, covered
with crimson velvet was extended from
the shore. When this was fixed Il
her deck, Prince Albert handed hel
majesty forward but no sooner had
the Queen put her foot on it and left
the deck than, as on her first touching
the soil of France. the Emperor, who
had previously dismounted, came for.
ward took her Majesty by the hand,
and saluted her on both checks
salute not customary among royal per.
sonages on such occasions. She man.
ner in which Prince Albert handed
her Majesty forward. the Emperor'a
offering. aud her Majesty's reception
of the salute. were especially noted as
exceedingly graceful, natural and un-
affected.
The English present. who were not
aware of royal etiquette in such mat.
tiers, seemed at first little taken by
surprise, and then responded to what
many Of them supposed all unusual act
Of amity on the part Of the allied sove-
reigns, with three very hearty cheers.
There is great viltue in kiss from
an Emperor. When Louis Napoleon
was special constable in London, if
he had presumed to kiss the Queen, be
would have had his brains knocked
out with blow from a.. billy" by
some Of his constabularly brothers.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY BY GENTLE
MAN.-The dry goods store Of Mr..
Ducatel. on Royal street. was entered
at an early hour on Friday morning,
by means of false keys and robbed Of
about $500 worth of fancy goods
such as silks, laccs, etc. Mr.. Ducatel
suspected a certain person, and taking
a police officer to that persons house,
found him in the act of asserting and
appraising the stolen goods. He was
then escorted to the police office he
turned out to be a gentleman, friends
flocked to the rescue; the goods were
restored Mr.. Ducate|, declined prose.
cutting; the young gentleman was re-
stored to liberty, and sent of up the
river and those of the police who
were consigzant of the affair, have all
forgotten, or did not know, the young
gentleman's maine; for we yesterday,
made our inquiries, from the Recorder
down without being able to obtain it.
The nearest information we could OBJ
tain as to who the gentleman is, was
from street rumor, that he IS the son
nephew, or something else, of an ex-
Governor Of the State. The matter
has been splendidly hushed up; but
we suppose it will all come out one of
these days. Crescent.
HEALTH OF THE CITY.-Last weeks
nortuary report exhibits decrease in
yellow fever mortality Of los. So
arpe a decrease is truly rratifvino
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A LIE 4 PORTER !....-.
"A Imperial Ale, and London Porter,
just received and for sale by.
lseptl4 JOSHUA BEAL.
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ONIONS! ONIONS !......
" - Bags very large and choice low,
Onions, just received and for sale by
septl3. JOSHUA BEAL.
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For Sale.
A VALUABLE tract Of Land, situated
"A about twelve miles Fast Of the CITY
Of Baton Rouge, containing One Hundred
and Fifty acres, with dwelling house and
oil improvements necessary for carrying
on a small farm. Terms Cash, or credi; to-
suit the purchaser. Apply to,
aug 29-tf s. s. HALL, Laurel St.
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Attention Families,
ELOUR in rs, SO and 100 pound bags,
l. always on hand and for sale by
sept. IL. JOSHUA BEAL.
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CODA ACCOMPLISHMENTS nice and
~ fine just received and for sa'e,by
tsepf14l JOSHUA BEAL.
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SOg1eIt1'tCS.
on BOXES NEW COD FISH;
~ 500 pounds assorted Confectionery ;
100 Bushels Irish Potatoes;
200 half and quarter boxes Sardines:
barrels Boston Bread;
100 cans fresh Lobsters and Sail
Just received and for sale by
sept. II. JOSHUA BEAL.
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DACON:-
ID 10 Casks prime Shoulders; S t;erees
8. C. Hams, : sale by.
sept. 18th. s. HART& Co.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GEORGETOWN, July

GE0RGET0WN, July 81. 1886.
On Friday night last, Evan Lyons, Esu re-
signed his seat in the Board of Aldermen.
Mr.. E. has served his fellow citizens long ana
irithfully in the capacity of a legislator, and
is resignation, which was unavoidable, b,
being about to remove his residence beyond
Iur Corporation limits, will doubtless be re-
sretted by all who have the interests of on.
town at heart. An election to fill the vacancy
will doubtless be ordered ty the Mayor t,
tlke place some day next week. From all W,
can gather, We think it reduced 20 a certainly
hat George W. Beall, Esq, will he the candi
lite OF he aptl-hnow NOthiHg5. Mr. 3.
ne OF our most useful and popular citizens
and we feel satisfied that in him - Sam viii
ind a foeman worthy of his steel. On TIA,
'ther hand we have heard three gentlemen
spoken Of-One of whom, it is said will lie the
Know Nothing candidate; but having nothin.
lefnite in relation to the matter We refrai in
from mentioning their names
We have heard II limited several times re-
Gently, that it is likely that We shall. ere long
nave located in our city one or more extensive
coal (Cumberiand) trading companies. We
Lope it may be 50. But whether this ruInoI
be correct or not, we feel satisfied tina. those
companies which have already located them
selves elsewhere will. ere long. find it actually
necessary, to the saving Of trouble and eX-
pense, to make our city (the only natural out
let for this article OF trade,) their shipping
point.
The stock, receipts, and trade in Flour con-
Anues light. Sales yesterday of 100 barrels
new extra brands at 50, which appears to be
the ruling price old held this morning at
$40 Wheat 81 60aSI.75. Sales of a cargo
of white corn at SlaSl.04. SPECTATOR.
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LAST CHANCE.
jy 80

If there is in Washington, Georgetown or neigh.
L borhood person who intends to purchase
Carpet this fall now is their time to buy II at
price certainly less than the same quality can be
purchased six weeks hence.
We are willing for a few weeks longer to sell
elegant best quality Imperial Velvet Carpetings at
3 50, and best 3cord Tapestry Brussels at Il \:
will he worth - and 81 62X in the fall
Also, Ingram, Three-ply and Venitan in pro-
potion
The prices at which We are now offering Car
peiin9s are less than the same goods would bring
at auction in New ork 10 day
Terms for the Goods, cash on delivery
Just received and on sale Linen Sheets, rich and
superior Floor Oilcoh, also 10 dozen low priced
all in new and beautiful designs. and very cheap
Also, IN store an elegant stock Linen Sheetings
Pillow Linens, Table Damasks, in cloths, nap
kins and pieces
Splendid assortment bathing and toilet Towels
both TOugh and soft
MarSeilles Quilts, both cOlored and white, AL
lendale do, for summer use
Also, DimIties in great variety
And all other Furniture Dry Goods necessary for
the comfort and convenience of housekeeping, at
very low prices.
CLAGETT, DODSON CO.
~ 30-d2w
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PERSONAL.

....Hon. VIM. Prick, judge of the Superior
Court Of Baltimore, died at the Warm SulDhsr
Springs, Virginia, on Sunday last, whittier he
went for the benefit OF his health He wa.
aged sixty live years, and had spent a large
portion OF DIS lie In prominent public posi-
tlons.
....Judge P. A. ROst, Of Louisiana, is stop
ping at Willard's hotel, in this city
1.-THE Paducah (Ky) American of the
1lth inst, hoists the names of Garrett Davis.
OF Kentucky, for President, and j. Broom, of
Pennsylvania, for Vice President.
1.-The London correspondent of the New
York Shipping List says: There are about
thirty American ships in port to-day, exclusive
OF the New York packet ships. The masters
All attended Mr.. Peabodys great dinner on
the 4th OF July, and worthily represented the
great navigation interests of our country
No class OF our countrymen do Us more credit
abroad than our shipmasters.
1.-The Boston Transcript of Saturday SAYS:
L" Mr.. Abbott Lawrence is a little better to.
day. The indications are slightly more favo-
rable, and the hopes of the family and friends
are sgain moro encouraged. The disease is
evidently diminishing, and tho question now
rs, whether there Is strength enough in the
Col stItutlon To sustain Mr.. Lawrence until the
disease shall DC gone.
....Mr. Henry Chaplin has been appointed
commissioner under the personal liberty law
oil Massachusetts, and he accepts the office
lie VIII take the requisite cath To support the
constitution Of the United States; and in the
discharge of his duties he says he shall not
stop 10 inquire whether the law is con. titution-
al or not, because If 1t is not, it GU sht to be.
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FIRST ANNUAL GRAND
MILITARY, CLUB q CIVIC EXCURSION
OF THE
Washington Hishlanders,

~ TIE w II T II o O S E PAVILION
WEDNESDAY, Aug 1, 1895.
THE WASHINGTON HIGHLANDERS re-
L specially inform the public that zfrsh
they will give their first Annual Excur- SSLLLA
SION on WEDNESDAY, August 1st
The swif and splendid Steamer George Wash.
ington Will make Two trips on this occasion She
Will leave at the following hours viz First boat
leave Georgetown at a m; Washington, at 10:
Navy Yard iOK, and Alexandria at Ii a. IN.
III In consideration Of the reque It Of numerous
friends in the Government Departments the "se-
cond boat will leave Washington at D. m and
Alexandria at *. Returning, leave the White
House at and ~ O'Clock.
III Fiscber's celebrated Cotillon Band Is en-.
ga Jed, who will be supported throughout the day
and evening by the Company's Highland Bag
Pipes, lately imported from Scotland, in the hand
Of skillful performer. AS the Piper win be
dressed In full Highland costume, 1t Is requested
that all members Of the Company who have their
uniform complete will dress in the same manner
Columbus will serve up Refreshments in his
best style at City prices Dinner SO cents Supper
IS cents. rr
Coaches will be at the Wharf on the arrival NJ
each boat to convey passengers to the CITY
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR-admitting a pentle-
man and ladies; to be had Of the members Of the
Company and at the boat on the day Of the Ex.
cursiOn.
COMMITTEE Of Arrangemsxt,.
Capt Balm, Sgt Balm.
MI fiant, Col Sgt Flood.
g. W.FLOOD,
a. Secretary Washington Highlanders.
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All messages written in whole or I'm part in |;
foreign language or in cipher, composed who'll
or In part OF words, figures or letters intended e
convey meaning understood only by the person,
who invent or agree to use them will be charged
fifty per cent. above the ordinary rates.
Figures are allowed only in the address and sig
nature Of a message. All numbers i'm the body OF
a message must be written in words at full length
REPEATED AND INSURED MESSAGES.
The public are respectfully Informed, that in OF.
der to provideagains mistakes in the transmission
OF messages by the Magnetic Telegraph Company
every MESSAGE OF Consequences ought to be X T.
PEATED, by being sent back from the office a.
which il is TO be received TO the Office from which
IL is originally sent Double the usual price OF
transmission will be charged when the messag,
Is SO repeated. and report made by special mes
senger TO the party sending the same, whether i,
has been received ny the party 60 whom il wa
sent and II not. why not or fifty per cent i'm add-
ton To the usual rates will be charged for eithel
repeating or reporting only.
The Company will not be liable for any loss or
damage that may ensue by reason OF any DELAY or
mistakes in the transmission or delivery or from.
non-delivery Of unrepeated messages, but only en-
gage to refund the amount paid, and 10 Use rea-
sonable efforts TO the services of competen
and reliable employees. as TO have their bust
ness transacted in good faith. Nor will the Com
pany be responsible for mistakes In the transmits
sion nor for delay in the transmission delivery
nor for non-transmission or nOn-delivery Of arlI
repeated message TO any extent beyond ten dollar
unless II be insured
SOfTeclneSS IN Tie transmission oil messages be-
tween any two Offices Of this Company can he in
slired at the following rates, in addition TO the
charge FOR repeating and reporting a. above
FOR any sum up TO one humid red dollars, one dol
lar, and one dollar for every one hundred dollars
or fraction Of one hundred dollars above that sum
and the Company will not he responsible for an,
amount beyond the damage sustained by reason OF
the error or delay, and in case for any sum ex-
ceeding that for which the message is insured
and the rates paid Nor in any case for delaYs
arising from interruptions in working their Tele-
graph
NOTICE.-Messages destined for any place be-
yond this COmpany's line, viii be delivered from
the terminal office TO the proper parties there hav-
ing control Of the further means of forwarding thu
same; but the Company in no case hold themselve>
responsible for the correct transmission or promp.
delivery OF any message beyond such terminal Of
The Company's offices will he open daily, Sun.
days excepted, from April TO November /. from
Z, A. Nj. to 10, Z. NJ, and from November 4. I,
April 1, from :, A. VI. TO 10, 2. VI. On Sunday>
they will be open twice, namely, from | to ,, p
NJ o., and To Q, evening
III The above regulations to go into effect Oh
and after the first day CT August 1855
Jy 3O-3t WIN. NJ. SWAIN, President.
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JOB PRINTING,

We are moving our presses into fine new
press room, where we will have greatly in
creased facilities for the execution of JOB
PRINTING. Our other facilities for the neat,
expeditions, and economical execution of Job
friAting, Of almost every description, have
likewise been greatly extended of late. So we
are now prepared to give satisfaction in that
hne to all. Counsel before the Court of Claims
will find the Star office the best place in Wash
ington for the immediate and correct execu-
ton OF their printing jobs. Give US call.
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q The beneficial effects of camphor as an
antidote 10 strychnine, are illustrated in a
case reported by DR.. Tewkesbury, of Port
land, Maine. ltappears that boy was seized
with convulsions, and it was ascertained that
he had just eaten biscuit picked up at the
door of an eating house, that was made for
the purpose Of killing rats, and contained
about one and a half grains of strychnine.
The boys spasms were So severe that imme.
diate death was inevitable, though all the usu.
n remedies were resorted to. Camphor could
not be introduced into the stomach On account
OF the continued lockjav. Accordingly
strong injections Of camphor were used, and
the body immersed in hot cam phor bath, and
IN few hougs the boy was comparatively we'll.
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PROPERTIES OF CuARcoAL-Wood charcoal

PROPERTIES OF CHARcoAL.-Wood charcoal
possesses highly absorbent power for ammo
niaoal gasses. suphurated hydrogen, suphu-
rous acid, and carbonic acid gas This prop
orty perfectly adapts it to the absorption OF
putrid exhaetions from decaying animal bo-
dies, layer from one to two inches in thick
ness being sufficient entirely to absorb the
efiuvia from large animals. From dead dogs
thus covered no eitiuyia were perceptible, while
the decomposition Ofthe bodies was accelerated.
This arises from the fact that charcoal absorbs
and Oxydizes the efiiuyia which, under
ordinary circumstances, would be evolved d.
rectly into the air; but within the pores of
the charcoal they are brought into contact
with condensed oxygen, and are thus subjected
to species of low combustion, their carbon
being converted into carbonc acid, and their
hydrogen into water. Charcoal, therefore.
instead of being antiseptic, is precisely the
reverse.