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THR ALARE OF FIRE. this morning, abou.
eight o'clock, was caused by smoke arising
from the roof of the dwelling house on the
north east corner of Eighth and K streets, the
chimney, il is supposed, being cracked. No
damage resulted. The fire companies promptly
FASTENED to the scene, but, fortunately, there
was no need for their services
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A TTENTION, DRUGGISTS-The ADVERT
IA ser, who has been engaged in the Drug busi-
ness for the past six years desires situation in
first class establishment Unexceptionable refer
elces given. No objections going South or West
Address ''PharDaceutist," a. this Office.
O34-eo3t*
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OTIS FOR SA E.-TWO OR THREE
IL good Building Lots in a rapidly improving
neighborhood for sale on tea years credit.
Apply to J. ii. DRURY.
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r..- JONAS p. LEVY,
IMPORTER AID DEALER IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE

GROCERIES,
General Commission 8 FORWARDING Mercha ant
INSURANCE AND BILL CROKER,
No. 474 Pa av., two doors below u. 3. Hotel,
@ WASHINGTON CITY, ID. -.
N. B.-CountIy Merchants are requested 10 give
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
&C 2ly
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A CHILD'S NURSE wANTED.-WANTED
"A an English Woman, Or an experienced free
colored Woman, who can come well recommend
ed as Child's Nurse. Apply at No 335 q street
between 18th and 18th. oc 1O-lt#
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SOMETHING NEW.-Japanned Iron Clothes
~ Stands, a durable and convenient article for
he nursery and ordinary use with a general as
sortment Of Housekeeping Articles at 400 Seventh
street. 6. FRANCIS.
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AN APPLE, weighing one-and.a-Lalf pounds
ana measuring sixteen inches, was shown to u.
TINS morning II was raised on The farm Of
hamilton Moore, Esq, in Howard country
and Is good tasted.
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AUCTION SALES.

See frs, pag. for a eolsn,a of Auction Sal,,.
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BEALB's GRAND PANORAMIC VIEWS Of the
Polar Regions is still eliciting the admiration
Of multitudes, at Odd Fellows Hall. Thous-
ands have visited the Panorama since 1t has
bean on exhibition. We hear but one opinion
expressed in its praise.
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WANTED-A NURSE, WHO IS A GOOD
w Seamstress Also, a Cook, who can assist
In washing and ironing. For nurse, native white
woman would be preferred; for cook, a slave.
who could be hired by the year. None need ap.
ply who cannot bring the most satisfactory testi-
monials both as to character and qualification.
Enquire at 3i3 street, between 18th and l4th.
&C 1Q-eo4t
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p OOmS WANTED THE ADVERTISER
~ wishes to rent three rooms on the same fro ,
IN nished or unfinished, in the vicinity of the
Post Office Department. They must be conveni-
ent to hotel or restaurant from which meals
could be furnished, and would be preferred in
private family. Address, giving terms, GA. e."
al THIS Om1e. oct Civ
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Tue CoURr OF CLAIMS will begin Its session
in the room Of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States on Wednesday next
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BOARDING.

ROARDING-MRS.D UVALL, No. 331 Penn.
- sylvania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel, has
several large and desirable rooms, suitable for
families or single gentlemen, which she will rent
with board at moderate prices. She can also nc
commodate six or eight table boarders.
Nv 80 II
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DOOMS FOR RENT.-A PARLOR AND
HI several very pleasant furnished Chambers for
rent, in new brick house. Applyto
f.. X. LUNDY,
sep1e No. Dc Louisiana avenue.
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NOR RALHANDSOME PAR
4 lors and Chambers, with Board.
Also, Table and Transient Board. Inquire at
Mrs. SMITHS, 233 street. Rp3-H
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INFORMATION is WANTED OF PATRICK
l. kANNADY, who left the Infirmary on Wed.
nesday last In deranged state Of mind He is
about i've feet six inchss high, dark complexion
with black har, and tooth out OF the front of his
nouth. He wore browa hat and a dark flock
coat Any Information in relation TO him viii he
Thankfully received 10y his brother at No. 3iI
9th street
oct 9-2tk PETER KANNADy
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WANTED-EvERYB0DY TO KNOW that
w they can get a lot "a feet front by 100 feet
deep, for the low price Of s75-payable % month
without interest. Apply at the Union Land Once
9TH street, above Odd euows' Hall.
ap 2S-6m JOHN FOX, Sec.
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- nOsI2kt1 10 A IRINrER A meTement
mas been made among tho printers Of Virgin
IA, having for its object the erection Of mon
onent over the remains Of James Ii. Finch,
Iate foreman Of the Norfolk Argus, who re-
gently died, in Petersburg, Of yellow fever,
having contracted the disease while in the
dlseharge of his duties; nobly sacrificing him.
sen to the fell destroyer rather than desert
as pos. In the hour of gloom, Of trial, and of
danger.
The deceased was well and fsvorably
Known in this city, having secured while,
several years ago, he was employed in WASH
hSton, many warm and devoted friends,
sno' doubtless, will readily unite with their
IeNoW-craftsmen Of the Old Dominion in the
erection Ct the proposed monument.
Unless better mode be proposed, we
especially suggest that some person In each
oi the printing Offices OF this city AZ once
commence the obtaining Of subscriptions for
that purpose
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ENOR RENT-FIVE NEWLY FINISHED
l. three-story Brick Houses on 9th street, west,
between ID and L sts., south, and opposite Grace
Church, containing each saloon parlor, six cham
bers, dining room, and kitchen, with ample yards
&c. To punctual and careful tenants the rent will
any part Of the city.
CHAS. 9. WALLACE,
Opposite Washington City Hall.
1Q-aoiu
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CHAPTER V.
THE NEW TRIAL.

People were surprised when CaSpar
Bagroon was arrested for the murder of
the peder, but no one was sorry. Pub
lie opinion turned like q weather cock ere
yet the evidence had been produced.
The body of the pedler was brought
into the court, and the doctor was there
to examine the wounds. Caspar Bagron
was there, and though his bosom heaved,
and his features were eontorted, by the
tiercest passion, yet he spoke not word.
He turned his flashing eyes upon Mary
Carroll, and he grated bis teeth together
like the stones OF mill. He seemed to
forget that this was working against him.
The doctor began to probe the wounds.
The first went to the heart, but there be
found nothing. The second was further
towards the centre of the breast, and
seemed to have been very slight one
The skin was cut away, and in few mo-
ments more the operator uttered slight
exclamation.
"What is it? What is =" quickly
asked Mary, springing forward.
await moment" returned the doctor ;
and as be spoke he produced pair OF
forceps.
He applied them to the incision he had
made, and after two unsuccessful efforts
he drew forth piece of metal which had
been driven through tie tough cartilag9,
between the left ribs and the sternum, anu
which, upon examination, proved to be the
point of knife
"Here here p cried Mary, at the same
time drawing clasp-knife from her bo-
som. "You all of you know to whom this
belongs Try it, try il,
| The people crowded eagerly forward
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CHAPTER II.

MARY Carroll AND HER VISITOR.
Marry Carol was an orphan, just lift
ing her head into beautiful womanhood.
1t was at the cool of evening that she sat
upon the door-stone Of her neat cottage,
and over her fair features was spread a
cloud cf despondent agony. She heard
footsteps approaching her cot, and lifting
her eyes she saw the dark form of Caspar
Bagroon. With sbudder she hurried
into the house, but Caspar followed her
He was a stout young fellow, but he look
ed ugly and repulsive. There was in ev-
cry lineament of his features dark scowi,
and his face bore numerous scars that
had been left By the wounds he had re-
ceived in many brawls and drunken rows.
IA good evening to ye, Miss Mary"
said Caspar, as he unceremoniously en-
tered.
"Your presence makes it bad one" +"
returned the fair girl, in firm tone
"Go your way Caspar Bagroon."
"Tbis is my way, darling, and here l
choose to stay for the present"
"If you stay here, then shall 60. I've
told you time and again, Caspar, that l
would have nothing to do with ye. Now
leave me in peace, for / am miserable"
"No, Mary, shan't leave you, for [
love you, and you know it, and you shall
be mine. Young Corney Drake wont be
my rival any more. l might have had
your pretty hand long ago if it hadn't
have been for bis winning ways and
smooth tongue; but he's done for, now"
"Caspar Bagroon, you never could have
had my hand. ] hate you, and | always
did. Corney Drake isn't guilty of that
murder, and they can't convict him. Go
your way, and leave me in peace"
"Ha, ha, ha, Mary Carol, you don't
know what you're saying. Corney Drake
is guilty of the murder, and he's been
proved So"
"It's lie"
"Hold your tongue, Mary. It's no lie
He has been convicted and he is going to
be hungw
Mary Carol grasped Bagroon by the
arm, and looked wildly into his face.
"Don't you lie TO me, Caspar Bagroon."
ut inst lie. Corney Drake has been
this very afternoon, and next
week he'll be hung"
"No, no they shan't hang him" cried
the half-frantic girl. "Corney never did
that murder. 1t wasn't in bis heart"
"Peace, Mary. Young Drake can be
nothing to you now" =.
eyes, be can. He can be everything"
"But be shan't, though" uttered the
dark man, at the same time grasping hold
of the excited girl with rough grip
"Now listen to me, Mary Carol. You've
got TO be mine, and mine you shall be in
spite Of all the powers of heaven and Garth.
I've set my very soul on possessing you,
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a Big Story.

An old gentleman who had neigh
Dor rather addicted to telling large stories,
after listening one day to several which
quite taxed bis credulity, boasted that he
himself could tell bigger one still; and
proceeded 20 relate the following;
Said he one day l was quite at the
farther end of my farm, more than half
a mile from my house-when at once,
saw a heavy dark cloud rising in the west.
Soon saw The torrents of rain descend
ing at distance, and rapidly approach
ing the place where l stood with my wag-
on and horses Determined-if possible
to escape the storm instantly leapcd
into my wagon, and started my team to-
wards home. BY constant application Of
the whip to my horses, l barely ESCAPED
being overtaken, by the rapidly sppyoach-
ing torrent. But so Tremendously did it
pour down that wy little dog. who was
close behind ne, actually had to swim all
the way n-A.55i4lis,
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man, rising to his feet. "and this"

man, rising to his feet, "and this"
He stopped and turned pale with fear
The idea came laundering upon him that
he might be thought the murderer. He
read the conviction in the faces of the
men who had found him in bis present
situation.
"Ab, Corney, no wonder you hesitate
We never could have believed this of
you"
Believed what?' wildly exclaimed the
young man.
"Look at this, slowly returned the 9TH
er, pointing to the body of the pedler.
"I see it, 1t is poor old Magdull; but
| did not murder him. I call on God to
witness that had no hand in it."
Don't call on God with a lie in your
month Corney Drake. Look at your
hands. Look at your clothes. They're
all bloody. And feel of the corpse, too,
its warm"
al found it in the bog. I was coming
home from the other side, and I stumbled
against it, and l brought itup here. No
hand of mine harmed him"
"But the pack, Corney,-what were
you doing with that"
at was here-just where / laid down
the body"
"And the things? You were making
mighty free with 'em when we came up,
Corney."
II only was looking to see what"
"Don't hesitate"
"Wcll, it was natural curiosity that
N ade me look at them. You would have
done it, Phil Kanaugh."
"Perhaps l might; but l couldn't have
found it in my heart to have done that!"
80, God, l did not do it! You know
I could not have done it. found him
in the bog, and I brought him
up here; and here l found his pack torn
open, and the things all scattered about.
'Tis true, what l tell you-as true as ho-
ly writ"
81 hope it is, Corney, but the deed
looks dark against you. You'll 60 to the
village with US"
"Yes. That's where l intended to 60
60"
"Phil Kanaugh," said one of the 9th
ers, "what shall We DO with the body?"
Let it be here, and one of you must
stay and watch it. The coroner must
see it here just as we found it. Come,
Corney."
Corney Drake turned one more look
upon the murdered pedler, then he gazed
upon bis blood st aimed hands, and with a
heavy heart he followed his companions.
He saw the full force of the circumstances
under which he had been found, and be
knew how summary was the method in
which such cases were disposed of by the
rOurtS
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CHAPTER III.
THE PRISON INTERVIEW.

Mary Carol gained the garden gate ol
a neighbor's house, and then she turned
and looked towards her own cot. She
saw Caspar Bagroon just stepping into
the street, and she could see through the
dim twilight that his hands were clenched
together, and she thought size heard bit
ter curses fall from his lips. He came
not after her, however, but walked mood
lily off in the opposite direction, and was
soon lost to sight in the gathering gloom
The resolute girl stepped again into the
street and hastily wehded her way TO-
wards the jail She asked to see Corney
Drake, but the jailor refused her. He
said the young man was committed to
die, and none but the priest could be ad-
mitted to his cell. She begged and pray
ed, but the jailor was inexorable. He
told her, however, that she might apply
to the sheriff, and that pass from him
would admit her.
With the feetness of wind Mary darted
off for the house of the Sheriff whom she
had the good fortune to find at home
She made known her request, and he at
first refused
80, / must see him." she cried. "He
was all the world to me. If he must die
@, let me see him."
"Not tonight" said the sheriff, but il
was spoken in wavering tone.
"Ycs, yes,-for the love of God, sir, do
To-morrow may be too late. Corney new
er committed that murder; know he
did not. | was his-his-I should have
been his acite, sir, had he lived and O
who knows but be may live yet. Do, do
O, do, sir"
Mary Carol sank upon her knees and
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THE JEFEERsONEAN.
Be Careful of Your Money.

III 1CluA VI 4OuA AOuCJ'
When life is full of health and glee,.
Work, work, as busy as a bee
And take this gentle hint from me
Be careful Of your money!
You'll find it true, that friends arc few
When you are short of money!
The single grain cast in the mold
May spring and give hundred fold;
More precious than its weight in gold
Be careful of your money!
The grain you SOW to stacks may grow
BE careful of your money!
Bat do not shut sweet Mercy's doors
When sorrow pleads or want implores;
To help TO heal Misfortune's sores,
BE careful Of your money!
To help the poor who seek your door,
BE careful Of your money!
Would you escape the beggar's lot,
The dcath-bed of the tiPPling sot,
And live in sweet contentmeni's cot!
BE careful Of your money!
And if tou need friend indeed,
BE careful of your money!
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getting of youl"
Bagroon looked pale and hoggard-his
black eyes shot forth streams of fre-his
teeth were grating together, and his
breath came hot and quick. Poor Mary
was frightened. She was stout-hearted
and true-hearted girl, but she knew that
Caspar Bagroon was fearful man, and
she knew that he would do anything to
gain his ends.
"Let go of me !" she shrieked. "Let
go of me, Caspar Bagroon. | can never
be yours I swear"
"Hush, Mary Carroll" Interrupted
Bagroon, in hoarse whisper. 81 am not
man to be thwarted. I could tell you
some things that would open your eyes to
your own fate"
"Ah, you could tell of dark deeds e.
nough, | ween Ha, what's that?"
"Where!" uttered Bagroon, with quick
start.
"There!" said Mary, laying her finger
upon dark spot on his shirt-sleeve.
dts nothing"
"It's blood, Caspar Bagroon. It's
bloodw
"You lie 1t isn't blood !"
The villain hurled Mary from him as
he spoke, and his face turned to livid
hue. He trembled at every joint, and his
eyes glared wildly upon the dark stain.
1t isn't blood You lie, Mary Carol;
there is no blood on me |"
1t seemed as though at that moment
some mighty power descended upon Mary
Carol, for she grew suddenly calm, and
with a steady gaze she looked upon the
man before her.
at is blood" she slowly, firmly utter
ed, "and you knowit. There's blood up
On your hand, too"
"Where!" grasped Bagroon, gazing
quickly at both his hands. "There is no
blood there. Out upon your trickery.-
My hands are clean"
"They are not clean," said Mary, sus-
tanned by a strange power, "nor can all
the waters in Lough Neagh make them
So"
Caspar Bagroon foamed at the mouth,
ond in frenzy of mad wrath he sprang
forward and grasped the girl once more
by the arm.
"Now hold that tongue of thine," he
yelled. II want no more Of it. You are
mine, Mary Carol. Mine--mine
1 have loved you as 1 never loved hu-
man being before, but by the holy saints,
you can turn that love to madness. You
may"
At this moment Mary broke from his
grasp and leaped towards the door. She
sprang into the garden, and was just o.
peuing the gate when Bagroon caught her
by the shoulder and dragged her back
into the cottage.
Don't you scream" he Kissed, "for if
you do you'll never"
The remainder of his sentence was
spoken in silent language by the draw
ing of large knife. At another time
Mary might have been frightened into
implicit obedience, but now her soul was
fired, her every nerve and muscle was
strung to its utmost, and the heart of the
dauntless heroine struggled in her bosom;
vet for an instant was she cool.
80, spare me !" she cried, and she sank
upon her knees.
The william let 60 his hold upon her
shoulder, and looked down upon her in
mocking triumph. Quick as thought the
dauntless maiden leaned forward and
wound her arms about his ankles, and
with a sudden jerk she brought his legs
from under him. He fell upon the floor
like leaden weight, his knife few from
his grasp. and on the instant Mary once
more sprang through the doorway. She
did not stop this time to open the gate,
but with a single bound she leaped over
the low paling and gained the street.
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A late number of the Brookyille =
merican announced the destruction of the
EDITORS hat, whereupon the Counersvillo
Times impudently wonders il there were
any lives lost
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Ned. who is that girl l saw you walk
ing with ?"
Mis- HogG-'
'Hogg, Uogg-wcl!, she's to be pitied
for having such name
so l think rejoined Ned i Pitied
her so much that l offered her mine, and
she is going to take it presently.
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VOL 10.
Published by Theodore Schoeh.

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IT Advertisements not exceeding one square Cer
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sThere is a woman at the bottom ofey-
ery mischief said Joe.
Yes replied Charley, when l used to
Get into mischief my mother was at the
bottom of me-
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Nothing elevatcs US so much as the
presence os spirit similar, yet superior
to our own,
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CHAPTER ".

THE KNIFE, AND A NEW AUcUSAL.
When MssT entered her cottage it was
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JOB PRINTING
RAM0R PRTTNT9TMG

Having general assortment oflarge, elegant, plain
and ornamental Type, we are prepared
TO execute every description of
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Cards Circulars Bill Heads, Notes, Blank Receipts
Justices, Legal and other, Blanks, Pamphlets, &c.
printed with neatness and despatch on reasonable
ermS,
AT THE OFFICE OF
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Galveston Ccrrespondsnce (Aug. LIZ Of n. O. DeltAl
Our election for Governor, leuteoant- Governor Con
gross and legislature, OF the 9th l. It. The
counfies-ten or twelve in uumber-so far hel FROM
embrace some Of the Know Nothing srongho,i ciud-
ing the present and late residence Of Sam Hous Were
hs has long been all powerful Tho returns "a It
Fam u down at home; the vote IL about bal ICED in "a
own county washington) and he his lite county
(Walker) BY barely46 votes
Bell democrat Is undoubtedly elected 10 Congress
by large vote. We think Pease democrat Is reelected
Governor.
In Galveston the whole democratic ticket Is elected by
a large majority. Colonel John Henry Brown, of the CT
tian and Gazette is the foremost for the Legsla
ture, and Sherman Is the other member
In Houston democratic Senator and two Representa-
tves are triumphanty elected Representatives at
Brownsville the same; Brazora and Richmond the same
Our returns scattering but the democracy are In
high spirits Texas Is true to the constitution and the
Union
Partial returns e O'Clock p NJ from ten twelve
counties, embracing some Know Nothing srongholds,
indicate the election of the entire democratic State ticket
by large majority
John II. Brown and L. Sherman (dem) were elected by
1872 majority TO the Legislature, from Galveston.
Brownsville (o Grsnde) elected latham and Nichols
(dcms) by large vote.
Harris county Houston) elected democratic Senator
and two Representatives.
Fort Bend and Brazoria, the same.
Washington county, the residence OF Gen Sam Hous-
ton, elected Warren (dem.) and IOyess TX. NJ
Walker county elected Know Nothing Representatives
by 40 majority.
J. Grimes (dem) was elected to the Senate from the
counties Of Walker, Grimes and Montgomery.
Liberty also elects the democratic ticket.