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OF ICIAL.

DEPARTMENT STATE,
Washington, June s, 1855.
The following of light the OF span
legation the uned States in Mudrd pub
shed for the benefit Of navigaiors;
TTranslationl
HYpRoaR ArHroAL BUREAU.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Light houses on the Spanish coast, in the ocean.
Information has been Department
Marine communicated to the latter b The Department o Public
ny 10 s 81 @ nan s e II
roads, canals and habos from which the following
Chiriona Light house.
On the southern point Guadaquive
o. ob located in The ,ue Of III. village church.
will be illuminated the first of May next and thereafter lbs
Latitude sc deg "a min. is sec N.
Longitude 10 min 80 W. Of The Marine Observatory Of San
Tne Ugh, will be nj an elevation Bueo.
This sh, besides serving guide
he use IN as NV
s"''a' "''"" JOAQUIN GUTIERREZ DE RUDALcAyA
MAps,p, March "a 1885.
trranslation.l
HypRoaRAPRicAL BuREAv.
NOTICE TO MANNERS
Light houses on the Spanish eoaf, Ia the ocean.
received this bureau from the Department
OF Marine the by Department Public
Works. relative change made in the modes Of the
light direction OF the engineers Of roads,
canals hsrbors from which the following notice been
drawnup:
Codfr Light houss
On present old fleet
the castle San sebas
uan In Cadx will be illuminated catadt
opuic apparatus which
just replaced position which has in been al
Latitude % deg. q min. iesec N
Longitude 80 w OF the Marine Observatory Of San
Fernando
The light t3 pring
tide light flashes
visible distance OF wefty mites, whenever the
The atmosphere PERMITS and the eye OF the observer rs
fest a I'll my above the same level II
MApsip, April %, 1855.
Pierce President Of the United States Of amsriea 20 al
uhors nary
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited that Don loa
quin appointed consul Of the Mexican
republic port York. do hereby recognise him
such and and enjoy such func-
lions. powers privileges allowed 10 The consuls of The
most favored the United States
In testimony whereof have caused these letters be made
paten United be hereuDo Alfred
my hand, the Of Washington, the Alb day Of
IL 81 June D. 1885, and Of hs Independence Of she Uns
state, America The seventy ninth.
FRANKLIN PIERCE
~ thu Presidents
w L. MApor, Secretary Of State
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Farther from California ~ he PrOmstaeHs.

Farther from California by The PrOmsfAeHs.
New ORLEANS, June 5.--The following additional items
Of intelligence in the papers California brought by
the steamer Prometheus.
Messrs. Page Bacon Co.'s paper selling at so per
discount Several other failures had occurred San
Francisco including Messrs Maxwell Caspian, Co., whose
liabilities estimated at 5000, 900.
rich silver mine had been discovered at Sonora
The alleged mutneers Of the ship John Lands had been
discharged.
From the Sandwich islands there intelligence that Judge
Lee the United States minister had power to treat with
in regard to the annexation Of the islands
The Uncle Sam brought down 450 passengers and
81 900 in specie The Northern Light had not
arrived when the Prometheus left
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Indiana.
,ton co. Mud Lick, jefferson co.
CO. Vaudeville, Posey co.
D. Stamper's Greek, Orange co.
helby co. Wea View, Tippecanoe co.
Stilwell, jackson co.
Ascension, Sullivan co.
Curreysville, Sullivan co.
IA co. Pimento, Vigo co.
gton co. 0akdale, Jennings co.
Centre Point, Clay co.
20. Northern Depot, Boone CO.
co. McCordsville, Hancock co.
ir co. Hawthorn's Mill, Pike CO.
co. Bovine, Gibson co.
Harrison Bakers Mills, Jackson co.
Wooster, Kosciusko co.
holomew North Galveston, kosciusko
,nce co. Alligator, Owen co.
co. Pierceville, Ripley co.
co. New Boston, Spencer co.
ntgomery Little River, Allen co.
Adams, Decatur co.
'ermillion Waynesburg, Decatur co.
North West, Elkhart co.
lite co. Pilot Grove, Jasper co.
Siloa, Sullivan co.
Richardson, st. Joseph's co.
Tippecanoetown, Marshall co.
0akford, Howard co.
Centre, Howard co.
o. Centerton, Morgan co.
on co. Jordon Village, Owen co.
, co. Dundee, blackboard co.
sko co: BARRIERS Mills, Wells co.
co. New Elizabeth, Hendricks co.
n co. Poplar Grove, Marion co.
Walkersville, Jasper co.
Eddy, Jasper co.
Dearborn Birch Greek, Clay co.
Orchard Grove, Lake co.
Warren Quincy, Owen co.
Richville, Elkhart co.
Wrights Mills, Parke co.
i. Nash Depot, Vanderberg co.
}. Scaffold Prairie, Greene co.
co. Eagle Creek, Lake co.
co. Mahalasville, Morgan CO.
co. Otter Creek, Ripley co.
Xenia, Miami co.
Losantville, Randolph CO.
Crossport, Fountain co.
dolph co. Morocco, Jasper co.
Onward, Cass co.
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Ny JAMES G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

EIRsTCLAsB RESIDENCE NEAR TRINITY CHURCH AT
public Monday June lith al O'Clock
premises and desirable dwelling house
with attached side north
c street, between First and second streets west
stories high, with good dry cellar pc
building 49, and contains large saloon Paior
10 IS, handsomely finished, with wnnni trimmings se hA
large and airy Chambers dining room, and Kitchen
This built Of choice maierals and 10 ihe most
tial manner with comprising coo
throughout ihe house oo WEI ~
cellar cold and shower bath hxnres bells ~ az ,n
Of has large ana bandsoms
porches AZ desiring residence % ar
offers n fine opportunity secure one. 1870,
Terms residue in 'is twelve eighenn
months with interest," secured BY deed q hus
the premises - :, :, .,,,uu
SD Ahcuenfefs
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Importani Rumsr.

Tonosro, June Sit is rumored here that the British
has ordered the continuance of the of gov
Quebec, notwithstanding the decision Of the Pro
vincal Parliament to the to Toronto. The
assigned the possibility of Cuban difficulties placing
the British government in antagonsm with the United States
in which question Of defence would require that the
government remain at Quebec. The is generally
credited
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Nrw ORLEASs June 4.The number Of deaths last week
we're 500, including 275 by cholera
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oSE WEEK LATER FROM CALIFoRNIA.--A despatch from
New Orleans dated the 4h, says:
The steamer Promeheus has arrived here with Calfor
MA dates TO the 10th, week later All the gambling
saloons in San francisco have been closed.
suffers claim OF thirtythrec square leagues has been
confirmed by the land commissioner.
There was prospect of abundant crop throughout
me agricultural portions of the State.
The failure Of Messrs. Page & Bacon is total
Monetary affairs were slowly improving"
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YENrH iNsrALMENT-We open to-day he insai
Of justly celebrated housewife eosonsn They
goods excellence fabric Ade
chldfeD's under
Also, seeand Shaker CLOTH Shrine
arc for shins shase two heavier toaa the
eorons.n
reliable brands Of medium and
stock Of pure As complete
departments. invite epsca the stock Of ntn
sheetlsgs table linens, napkins, and ,oweinsr,
all probability invariably Oder the largest aud cheapest
Of pure OF which
tn
Id may be as ceogsf' and
had Of only, take all the mts
these kinds
Our Of all other seaonsbe goods remarkably full az THIS
tme.
Commencing day prices many articles much
dueed autumn sup
persons purchasing whrfr various
cordially cali and be convinced %
result, from purchasing where there one ree
articles, prices dealing may be relied IN an
Delay settling bills present expected %
PERRY n BROTHER,
building.
Opposite Centre Market
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Washington, June q, 1853
Information been received Of the payment by the British
government thu commissioners I'M
convention between the United states and her bnn
Majesty the sh February 1884, Of citizens Of the United
States.
Payment dedueting the ~ the eosmrson WIN DC made
said awards have been made OF 70
their legal Application 70 this department
The National Insslg~neer, wsshns,on Baltimore paay he
puhiican Baunt. Eyen,nr Argus Phiisdephis Charleston
Mercu Charleston Louisiana teos View sAn- osy nooA,
York Ro~,on Daily Times aud Richmond Enquirer,
Richo.d Will insert times, inside and send
copy Of the paper notice. with their e 10 mis- de-
2-n pErt
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Error Corrected The New York correspondent. Of the
Baltimore sun Of the 18th contains the following
The interest the government stock owned By the late
Madame sontag yesterday paid 70 her legal representa-
tive of the decision OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury before whom had been brought ad
verse decision by the Attorney General
The same staement is repeated BY the New York
pendent of the National ntegencer Of the 9th init
circumstansisly, follows;
Talking Madame sontag It stated that amongst
the payments yesterday at nbtreasury the interest
s25 900 United States skies belonging 70 her estate the
the Treasury having decided that the letters Of
administration under which the interest claimed in
proper legal form although viii be remembered that the
Attorney General recently decided TO the contrary.
This statement is erroneous.
In opinion given time since, the Attorney General
held tina, letters of granted by the surrogate
New York resident there the attorney Of Count
Ros the husband of Madame Sontag not satisfactory
and that the interest due upon her stocks could be law
fully paid such administrator. Such also, the view Of
the Treasury Department.
Subsequently, application was made by son Of Madame
Sontag in his right and by Count Ross guardian OF
his minor children for payment of said interest This
pcaton predcated judicial proceedings instituted
Turin in Sardinia whose laws govern the succession
These proceedings and the claim made under them,
submitted TO the Attorney General who decided that by the
treasury regulations transfer of United States stocks held by
foreign decedents might be made due proof that the
party claiming the right in such stocks is entitled devisee
dributee otherwise according TO law In conformity
with this opinion the Treasury Department directed the pay
of the interest due Madame Sontags stock not
der the letters Of administration stated but upon the sub
sequen authenticated judicial proceedings in Europe decar
ing the laws the place of domc and the rights of
sion to the property of Madame sontag.
TREASURY pEPARTMENr.
4bstraet Of Orders, Directions, de.The following is
of of the most important letters recorded in the
Secretarys office, June 5
Treasurer Of the Branch Mint San Francisco Directed
inform the department why transfer drafts for $4,000
EACH be exchanged for specie to be deposited to the credit
the Treasurer Of the United States bullion account
still on hand.
Treasurer Of The United Staes-Dreced to issue two
transfer drafts the Assistant Treasurer at New York. in
his favor for 500 EACH to be paid by deposites made to
the credit of the Treasurer of the United States.
Captain John Faance.--0rdered, completing the
animation Of the ifesayng stations the coasts of Long
Island and New Jersey report to the collector of Savan
nah for duty on board the revenue cutter Jackson.
Collector Of Nep TorkRc.uses to allow return of add
tiona duty levied importation OF ogwood. Authority
given withhold the bonds of r. Chouteau, r, Sanford
Co.. and Eleman Brothers. for transportation of railroad
iron, from prosecution until lst day of July next
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Lo THE POOR lNDASl--REMovAL THE 0MAHAs.--We
copy the following from the Nebraskian of the 23d ultmo,
AWeekly paper published at Omaha city:
The Omaha Indians accompanied by the agent, Major
pner being removed to their homes short
distance north of Black Bird Hills where years ago
vas buried distinguished chief of their tribe from whom
e place takes its On their arrival at the place OF
aar destination, their annnes to be paid them from
'ns United States government, amounting TO 100000.
The Omahas left their late village about miles south
this city, on Saturday morning last Although they
were willing TO depart yet taking final leave of their
me homes and the graves of their relatives aud friends
soon 70 be desocrated by the poughthe wo
men and the old wept and even the stouheared war
@ enced that they not strangers TO emotions OF
aerness and affection, which their stern countcnances
savage as they may sometimes appear, could but lily
This tribe now numbers only eight hundred and five
Ieh women and children all told--snd can only muster
SnSut~yNo hundred warriors men able TO bear arms
are informed that ten years ago the Omahas numbered
ieen hundredtwice their present strength. But war
disease and whskey have swept them thus rapidly
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MILITARY MEN win |.
wi % medium dnc white linen duck for pants aud
pieces medium and fine white linen drslings
supply those woolens fabrics adapt
ed citizens apparel.
With cravsis, Gloves suspenders, half hose, sc.
One price only.
Delay bills present
all
cases PERRY GROTuER
storess West Building
June s-6tdif Opposite Centre MARKET
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WORK or NECESSITY AND cHARIry.--The following re-
port appears in Boston paper
Boston Is decidedly in state Of progress. n artist
uaf commonly called barber was yesterday brought
oeoe the Boston police court charged, first with do
NY WORK on Sunday shaving other persons than himself
w, second with keeping open work-house for that pur-
he same not being, in the language oil The charge,
NoFk OF necessity charity The justices were all OF
~ same opinion The decision was, FIRST that shaving on
uulay was work both Of necessity aud charity. ~
Saving by barber Of another person Sunday, said
e justices is work Of necessity or charity then Is
Plson who shaves himself liable and The cooking
ooI upon that day is illegal The exchange of minis
. 'ns celebration Of the marriage rite, the perform
49, o. The funeral ceremony might be held infringe
' o. me law. On the second point that of keeping
~ Sh0p on Sunday for shaving the justices decided
~, ne legislature intended 70 bring such cases
me scope Of the law in regard TO the infringement
ssuoay One OF the justices had some doubts on this
AN point but he gave Sunday beard the benefit Of the
~ and eoncded with his brethren The barber artist
M therefore, discharged invested with the right OF free
'O' WIN razor and shears seven days in the week.
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OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Ne,c Post OHces.-rIt of offices established since April
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NOTICE IL hereby given. by order Of the District
Committee organized under The canon Of 1903 Of me diocese o.
meeting Tniiy Church,
willing, Tuesday, O'CLOCK, Abe addresses
explaining the and need OF This movement
Episcopal church aud all Others de
extending Christian Influences in the District invited
attend.
HENRY STANLEY,
Chairman OF the Committee of Arrangements
June 3--2t
WALTER D. pAyIpGE CHRISTOPHER
DAvIDGE AND INGLE,
Having formed co partnership, practise law in this District
and the adjoining States
May l5-eod2w
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DEPARTMENT STATE,
Washington, June s, 1855
The following of light the OF span
by legation Madrid
ljsled for the benefit navigators:
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PINE BLANKErs-ln Bocalen, town of Siesia, there
an establishment for manufacturing fabrics from the leave
of the fir and pine The resnous substance is first dis
solved by chemical process and the bres then spu
and woven into fabrics. Blankets Of this material find
ready market in Germany.
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.
Washington May ~, 1855.
GENERAL MEETING of the stockholders in this hank viii be
held banking this city, Monday the second
purpose elecng the bank
then ensuing.
The polls win 10 O'clock and be closed ta clock,
m. ND. aMIIHy
Nav 3l--eodt25th lime Adt2dJuy
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NEW GOODS FOR GENTLEMEN-P.J STEER,
No. 488 Seventh street, has just received from New
York elegant and large addition % ms stock spring ana
ducks drills nc for pnnts,
vetngs, bon plain and colored, Of the
this market all OF which he
il low prices Gen
we,o call early II they wish TO see very choice
styles
May I6--3taw2wn
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nESINOUS during the next ten days Ia sen silks az
onyWe DESTROYS during the mkt ten
the cash
only, following kinds black silks nactint ana
which prices all other silks NJ
When charge Them regular
prices viii be exacted.
opportunity the ladies to supply hea
silk goods such highly advantageous
full aud thoroughly assorted throughout
The be said relation 10 stock OF
mourning white goods.
One pr'oe only
closing bill. present is expected 10
articles, prices and fair dealing may be- relied on in all
cases. PERRY BROTHER,
"Cenirai Sores,n building,
June a-stdif Opposite Centre Market.
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."sap3sSSasa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-11-17

During the summer of 1854 ! had some
business transactions which called me to the
county of Charlotte, in lower Virginia. \
mild and lovely Sabbath morning found me
seated in one ot the comfortably cushioned
pcwS OF the village church, at the court
house. As it wanted few minutes to the
hour Of service. my eye wandered over the
large and respectful looking audience assem-
bled, and was finally attracted by II very &C.
centric individual. who was Just enteriug-u
rather aged man, tail, Of dark complexion
long white hair waving rlrmtilully over his
shoulders, and an equally venerable beard
flowing on his breast His step was active
ana graceful, his form erect and manly. But
ms peculiar actions were in striking contrast
to his d'gnitied appearance. At FIRST, | thot
llm only eccentric, hnt Il few moments Ct
lUrther observation provCd to me that he was
insane. Immediately On entering his pew he
NneIt towards the wall, crossed himself, and,
. apparently repeated a prayer. He then sat
Gown. drew out II white camhrlc, Ccicatcly
pcrinmcd, wiped his brow. removed his
gloves. Sirokcd his hair aud beard, took up
lis Bible, kissed it aud read examined his
cane, used his handkerchief aguil-aud all
The tim" Keeping himself in constant motion.
say all tie time. hut. occasionally, lie was
passive for few minuteS-his attention,
apparently. aroused lay some truths from the
minister; but these times were rare. His
cnuUtcnancr assumed all kinds uivNnrrSsiouS
Contempt. alarm, pleasure, carneStucSS, sor-
row and anger, H.tted across it in rapid sue
cesSion. It reminded me more Of what chil.
drcn call making faces. than any thing else.
After the services we're over. | aSccrtalned
that this gentleman was 40 other than the
nephew Of John Randolph or Roanoke. He
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hand to put things to order" or AGO and get
he broom. this minute, aul sweep up tao
ro m. 1O,I'rc the latest girl ever l.v. d. -
! Many. many times we have said had such
language been addressed Ivy Mrs. Lyon. uu-
der like circumstances. TO Julia and her SIS.
ters, without producing anything better than
Il grumbling partial execution Of her wishes.
But now the mild intimatiun that the room
was in disorder produced all the effects Gc.
sired. julia went quickly about the work Of
restoring things to the right places. and in a
few minutes. order was apparent where con.
/ fusion rcigncd before. Little Tommy, whose
love OF halnmering was an nccssant annoy
ancc TO his njotlrr, ceased his din on her sud.
den appearance, and for a few moments stood
III expectation of II boxed ear; for a time he
was puzzled TO understand the new aspect ur
affairs. Finding that he was not under the
ban, a5 usual. he commenced Slapping Il stick
over the top oi an old table making most
ear piercing noise. Instantly Julia said, in
low voice to him.
Don't. Tommy. don't do that Eou know
it makes mothers head ache"
Docs il make your head ache, mother" ?"
asked the child, Curiously, and with pitviu
tone in his voice, as he came creeping up TO
his mothers side aud looking at her in doubt
whether he would be repuscd or not.
"'Iometimes it does. my SON." replied Mrs.
Lyon, kindly, and it is always unplrasant,-
Won't You try to play without making so
much noise"
Yes, mother. I'll try" answered the little
fellow. cheeriuIly. But I'll forget some
times
lie looked earnestly at his mother if some.
thing more was in thoughts.
"Well dear. what csc?' said she cucour-
agingly
When forg t, tell me, won't you?"
"Yrs. love"
And then I'll stop. But don't scold me
mother, for then | can't stop"
Mrs. Lyons heart was touched. She
caught her breath, and bent her face down. to
conceal It's expression. until it rested ON the
SIlken hair Of the child.
"l}e good boy, Tommy; and mother will
never scold you more" she murmurrd gently
in his ear
His arms stole upwards aud as they were
tWIncd closely about her neck. he pressed his
lips tightly against her check. thus sealing
his part of the contract with kiss.
How sweet to the mothers taste were those
first fruits Of self control In the effort to
govern herself, what Il power she had acuuir-
rd. In StlIIng the passion in her Own hoson,.
sh" had poured the oil of peace over the storm
Ircttcd hearts of her children.
Only the first fruits were there. In all her
after days did the neither strive with herself
ere she entered into a contest with the inher-
tied evils of her children and Just so far she
was able to overcome evil in them. Often. |
very often, did she fall back into old states
and often very often. was spl!-resstance only
Il slight EFFORT, but the feeble influence for the
good that flowed from her words or actions
Whenever this was 50, warned her Of her error
and prompted a more vigorous spli.control.
Need it be said, that she had an abundant rc-
ward?
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selrtt NorA:pg.
WHAT A SERMON SHOULD BE.

1t should he brief if lengthy, it will steep
Our hearts in apathy. our eyes in sleep
The dali will yawn the rhappl-lounger dose.
Attention flag, and mcmory's portals close.
1t should be warm. a living altar.coal,
10 melt the icy heart aEu charm the soul
sapleSs, dull hurnngur. however read,
W Ill never rouse the suul or raise the dead.
It should be simple, practical and clear,
No tne-SpHn theory to please the ear;
No curious lay to tickle lpttcred pride,
And leave the poor and plain unudiliud.
1t should be tender and afTcctionate.
as Ills warm theme who wept lost Salems
The fiery laws with words Of love allaved.
Will sweetly warm and artiully persuade.
X should he manly, just and rational,
W IscIy conceived, and well expressed wi,hal ;
Not stuffed with silly notions, apt To stain
y sacred desk, aud show mu,ly brain.
1t Sh 'uld possess woli.adaptcd grace.
10 situation, audience time and place;
y sermon formed Tor scholars, statesmen.
lords,
W ith peasants and mechanics i'll accords.
1t should with cyangelic hrautiss bloom.
Like Paurs at CoriuIh Athens or at Rome ::
" hlc some Epictetus or Sirrne esteem
\ gracious Savior in the Gospel theme
1t should he mixed with many an ardent
prayer
10 reach the heart. and Ey and rastcn there ::
W hen God and man ar" mutually addressed.
Eod grants blessing. man is truly blessed.
j. should he closely we'll applied IT last,
J." maze the moral nail securely fast:
ILou art Hr m0s. aud thou nloHr will make
y Felix trymbIc and Il David quake.