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democratic party They spurn the influences that have
bound them to party which has been absorbed by fac
ton and boldly add their voices and their the
sonal anmosities, the victim Of blind revenge
rogating to himself the power to dictate TO a party
which has quietly and gladly discarded all respons
blity for his acts Mr. Van Buren, stands alone IN the
midst Of the reaction. He the only who has the
audacty declare himself identified with the national
organization and at the time to proclaim his adho
renee to the designs Of aboonism He may, how
ever realize only his insgnifcance-his own ut
ter worhessness whether the open ally Of the
enemy the false and hypoeritcal iriendwhen he
of patriotic citizens uniting themselves to the
democratic party because il proves true 10 the very prn-
ciples to which be has-bssn so consistently false.
The truth is John Van Buren, is the type Of class Of
whose day has passed and gone His personal poll
tics will play very feeble part the stage and be for
gotten in short time His tricks might for
test in ward in county and his antics and grmaces
might attract occasional crowd in ordinary election
but when be attempts introduce himself and his gbe
upon the broader theatre of national action and tries to
belitle living and comprehensive Issues by attempting
direct attention the gres of a selfish and ungratefu
family his cry will be ost in tile acclaim of united de-
rocracy, and his contemplate dsaecton forgotten in
the daily accessions the ranks of that party Of thou
sands and of thousands of sincere and honest
who have seen the of their ways and are doubly
anxious to unite themselves the democracy, because it
has proved itself steadast in the midst of trial. and be-
cause it has discarded without regret all such John
Van Buren,.
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THE ENGLISH IN JApAS.--The London Times Of October
l3th the latest date contains brief of the visit
of the British ship-of-war Sybe under command of Com
modore Elliott Hakodadi Japan the 2sth of April
From this it appears that the japanese keep up towards
others substantially the system of espionage and
ous intercourse which they have pracsed towards Amer
lean vessels. Immediately coming to anchor boat
put off from shore with three Japanese officers and Dutch
interpreter board to inquire into the character and de-
signs Of the strange ship The next day boat loads
of provisions sent of to the Sybe and sold extremely
low. The commodore and his suite allowed land
and walk about the town. but accompanied by Ja-
panese policemen and mandarns wherever they went
They not allowed to house purchase any
thing except at stall TO which everything brought
On subsequent occasion, however, the commodore
admitted to an interview in the palace of the governor
where considerable friendly conversation carried on
but particular business transacted. Among others
present was japanese reporter with his notebook
Nat Intel
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From the ST. Loui Evening News.
THE NEW MAIL ARRANGEMENT UP TO TIME.

This morning Mt 10 o'clock received by mail New
York papers of the 24thday before yesterdaywhch is
pretty rapid time, all will admit and we have the
suranoe, further that this is exceptional case but
will be regularly repeated In short shall get our
mail henceorth by the Ohio and Mississippi road
at 10 o'clock.
This agreeable and advantageous arrangement by
which get New York papers in So hours after they
printed for which the public is indebted the
firing and persevering efforts Of worthy postmaster
and is but of the repeated evidences of his efficiency
and capacity He went to Washington city long
ago to perfect this arrangement by which eastern
mails will by the Ohio and Mississippi railroad in
of the Alton and Chicago road and, although the
initiation of the plan at first attended by some
irregularities, it is all right now, and the public have
congratulate themselves the advantages Of
the arrangement We thank Col Armstrong and the de-
partment
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EPIscorALIAS srArlsrcs-In New York city there are
eighty Episcopal cergymcn; in Brooklyn, New York,
tweny-eight in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, sixy-six in
Boston, Massachusetts, tweny-one; in Baltimore Mary
land twenty-four; and in Charleston South Carolina
twenty-one
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was commenced One thousand OF the rebels had sur
rendered Their deportation to British Burmah spoken
Of The Parsees still vigorously agilating for re-
forms in their laws and Neutrality-suspicious. 10 which TIE
clergy entirely opposed Money market unchanged
ATTEMPT TO AssAssisArE GOVERNOR cEYLoN.
The Indian mail brings the intelligence that attempt
had been made the life of Sir Henry Ward the gov
ernor OF Ceyon by Cingalese Had the governor not
been armed with pistol the consequence might have been
very serious.
AExAsDmA-The Nile being very low next years crops
expected DO short The railways progressing
and in years the entire passage between Alexandra
and Suez will it is said, be performed BY rail.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The simultaneous advance by the banks OF France and
England OF their of discount TO per centthe for
mer from g. the latter from 5l-whch were respectively
the previous rates forms matter OF much discussion The
Bank England lost further sum in specie amounting
10 f536e60 sterling in the week ending 18Th October
The price of consos has reeeded might be expected
from the advance in the Of interest The last quota
ton Is ST. which is decline OF per cent the rate OF
previous advices They had however gone up high as
s8 the day the preceding steamer left and subsequent
to her departure The increased discount rate by the two
banks papers declared TO be viewed conservative
measure There is dminuton OF the consumption OF
cotton rs the circulars give below fully show, though
advance gained had heeu lost afterwards while Ia bread
suns an Important advance is announced through the
same medium.
Pans Thursaay--M. Rohschd set out yesterday for
London IL is stated that he IS Entrusted wththe conduc
of an arrangement between the Bank OF France and the
Bank OF England.
ENGLAND.
The return of the Bank of England for the week ending
October 18th when compared with the previous return,
H. a lz4,a. lertlt
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The WISDOM OF afRTHI have observed that In comedy
the best actor plays the part Of the dro while some scrub
rogue IS made the hero or fine gentleman. So ia this
farce OF life wise men pass their time in mirh while fools
only are serious.--BoltRg5roke
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BANK OF FRANCE.
In France there has been undue extension of specua
ton which has led to its natural results At the same
time il is to be remarked that the bullion held by the
Bank of France year ago altogether beyond the
limit required for safety. The comparison is to October
l4th
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short wears have witnessed the rise and the overthrow Of this
persecution Happily for our institutions and for our fair
fame commenced its after the presidential election
and although il was enabled do much harm as il adj
anced in steps Of blood and Of tumult yet We can now fell
eate ourseves that the road is clear for The near future
and that we 20 into the contest of 1856 not only with this
persecution amped beneath our feet in contempt and in
dguaton but fortified with the honor and the glory Of
having broken il down.
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Ths dates from Bombay by the overland mail TO Sep
temher 18th Trade dull and treghs unprecedentedy
low Scarcity OF food was anticipated, though timely
fan OF rain had averted famine India generally
quill and the Sauta Instruction though entirely sub
dued not characterized by the outrages with which it
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dated September 30 makes known 10 US the following
facts:
"a The Russians have this day attacked kars Inc ae-
ton lasted eight hours and In the OF the contest
which was OF the most desperate character the enemy with
all his several times entered OF our batteries Out
was each time driven back with considerable loss
a'Aer displaying great efforts the Russians wels
PEELED give way before the courage OF our brave soder
and to retire completely routed.
In addition TO the dead and wounded carried away
during the action the Russians have left in the trenches
and The envrons Of the fortress 1000 dead 100 prisoners
and gun.
a,Our losses consist of 700 to $40 men amongst them
have to deplore the death OF many superior oees
aThe Russians are preparing retreat and to abandon
he sieo
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THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO Rail


THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL
Il ROAD having greatly improved its Western
Travellers between WASHINGTON, BALTI-
MORE, and all portions of the WEST, NORTH
WEST, and the SOUTHWEST.
The connection between the Trains from Wash
ington and the Trains bound West from Balti-
more is always promptly made at the Washington
Junction (lately called the. Relay House, miles
from Baltimore. This is the only change Of cars
required between Washington and the Ohio river.
Baggage is checked through to Wheeling at the
Washington Station, and rechecked and trans
ferred there, with the passengers without charge
for those holding Through Tickets for points be-
yond. The connecting Trains leave Washington
daily at a. m. and 4 p. N. On Sundays at the
latter hour only
At WHEELING direct connections Is made
with the trains Of the CENTRAL OHIO RAIL
ROAD running from Bellaire, on the Ohio, near
Wheeling, through Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, and
Newark, to COLUMBUS. These trains connect
at Newark with the cars Of the Newark, Mansfield
and sandusky Railroad for sandushy, Toledo,
Detroit, Chicago, st. Louis, etc.
At COLUMBUS the G.. o. Railroad trains con-
meet with the fast trains of the Little Miani Rail
road 20 Xenia, Cincinnati, Louisville, etc. At
XENIA (on Little Miami Railroad) connection is
formed with the trains through Dayton, to Indian
apolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Chicago, Rock
Island st. Louis, etc.
ID Passengers holding Through Tickets for
etc, which are also sold at Westinghouse trans
ferred at Cincinnati to the Mail Steamers on the
Ohio. Tickets for Evansville, Cairo, and St.
Louis are sold by this route.
ID For CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland to
Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, etc, tickets are sold 4,
when the Ohio Is navigable between Wheeling
and Wellsville (fOrty miles) where a connection
with the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Is
made.
Travellers are requested to notice that while this
is the only route afording Through Tickets and
Checks in Washington, Il Is also the shortest,
most speedy, and direct to nearly all the leading
points in the great West. The distance from
Washington to Cincinnati is but GS3 miles, being
about 100 miles shorter than by any other route!
FARE, BY THROUGH TICKET, FROM
WASHINGTON TO Wheeling, 80 50; Colum-
bus, Si3 G5; Dayton, S15 50; Cincinnati, ei6 co;
Louisville, by railroad, SlS IS, by steamer from
Cincinnati, s18 90; indianapolis, S17 50; Cleve-
land, sl2 50; Toledo, SIS 80; Detroit, Oils ~;
Chicago, 500 65 and s19 so; st. Louis, SIS 50 and
$25; Memphis, S8; New Orleans, 1871; etc.
FERRY, MARTiNSBURG, CUMBER LAND,
BERKLEY SPRINGS, BEDFORD SPRINGS,
PIEDMONT, OAKLAND, and PARAMOUNT,
passengers may lsave Washington at a. m or
< p. m. For the minor way stations between
Baltimore and Wheeling, take a. m train from
Washington.
iTF For trains to and from Baltimore, Annapolis
etc, see special advertisements.
sETFor further information, Through Tickets,
&c, apply to THOMAS II. PARSONS, Agent,
at Washington Station.
JOHN H. DONE,
Master Of Transportation,
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore
NAV ST
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Information for Travellers.
CANAL PACKET LINE TO POINT OF

TINE Canal Packet CONGRESS having been
i thoroughly repaired and put4f1r.1SsIM:;S
In first rate order (the machinery -
being removed and horse power substituted) con-
tinues making her regular trips between George
town and the above place.
The Boat will leave the wharf Of w. n. III. g
Ritter for Point Of Rocks on MONDAYS, WE'D
NESDAYS and FRIDAYS at O'Clock q. m; and
the Point of Rocks for Georgetown on TUES
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at the
same hour stopping at the different landings along
The line for therecepion and landing Of passengers
and freight, going and returning.
The Boat viii leave Georgetown at O'Clock a.
m, and arrive at the head Of the Great Falls at H.
Seneca at 1, Edwards Ferry 3k, Monocacy 5k,
Knowlan's Ferry 6, and Point Of Rocks at o'clH
p. m. Returning, leave Point at a. m, Know
lan's Ferry at ~, Monocacy 8, Edwards Ferry
Il, Seneca Great Falls On, and arrive at George
town at p. m.
Passage through either way 50.
Meals served regularly on board the boat at mod
crate prices. CHARLES MERRILL, Capt.
lie 25-dH
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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF HALL
Il BROTHER.

DARUCH HALL, surviving partner Of Isaac
- Hall, having on the 18th day Of February,
1855, assigned to the undersigned all the stock In
trade and debts Of the firm OF Hall Brother, to
be applied to the full satisfaction Of certain debts
Liabilities, and engagements Of said firm Of Hall
g. Brother, and the surplus to pay and distribute
rateably among such Of the remaining cred
itors Of said firm as shall within six months from
said 18th day OF February, 1855, execute and de-
liver to said Baruch Hall full and absolute re-
leases Of all Indebtedness to them respectively by
said Baruch Hall, surviving partner as aforesaid:
Notice is therefore hereby given to such credi-
Hall, surviving partner, as may desire to partici-
pate in the benefit Of said assignment TO execute
and deliver to said Baruch Hall full and absolute
releases as aforesaid, within the period Of six
months from said 18th day of February, 1855.
u " RICHARD WALLACH, Trustee.
ie I1--eotAug2Sth
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- Love Is a dizziness -
Z tftS5uTg Commercial Journal.

LIE SPIRE OF THE LORDS PRAYER.-The
Splrit OF The Lords Prayer is beautiful. That
tIIn Of petition breathes fLiaL spirit: Fa-
catholic Spirit Our Father"
name"
missionary spirit-"Thy kingdom come. -
An obedient spirit" Thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven
A dependent spirit-''Give US this day our
daily bread -
a fOrgiving spirit" And forgive US our
trespasses as We forgive those who trespass
against u.s.
A cautious spirit-"Lead US not into temp
Iatlon out deliver us from evil"
q, a confidential and adoring spirit For
tG IN Is the kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, for ever and ever Amen"
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Marriage, IL duties and dfsquali6c1tions, ana
their remedies; with Autographs, Illustrating the
Anatomy and PhyEiclogy, and Diseased the Ne
productive Organs o. both sexes, their structure,
uses, and functions. a popular and compTehen-
sive Treatise on the Duties and Causelties Of stn-
gle and married nfe-happy and fruitful alliances,
mode or securing them-infelicitous and tnferuie
OneS-the.r obvieton and removal important
hints 70 those contemplating rlatnmony, that WI
overcome objections 70 II: none, however, should
take this important step without arst consulting lbs
pages-commentariss on the diseases and medical
treatment Of females from Infancy 70 old age, each
case graphically illustrated by beautiful hthogrs-
ohio plates-nervous debility, Its causes and cure,
hy process at once 50 simple, safe and efectua1
hat failure Is impossible-rues for daily manage
ment-an essay on SporEzto-rhea, with practical
observations on 4 safer and more successful mode
OF neutrality-suspicious. hints on the evils re-
sulting from empirical practice-an essay on al
diseases arising from indiscretion, with plain and
simple rules by which all persons can cure them
selves without mercury-remedies for those SELF
inflicted miseries and disappointed hopes 80 un-
fortunately prevalent In the young. IL In truth
fll adviser to the married and those contemplating
marriage. It's perrsal Is particularly recommend
ed 10 persons entertaining secret doubts 81 their
physical condition, aud who are conscious Of hav-
iag hazarded the health. happiness and privileges
TO which every human being Il entitled.
Price TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per copy, or
Five Copies for One Dollar. Mailed free Of post
age to all parts Of the United States.
". B.-Those who prefer may consult DR. La
CROlX upon any Of the diseases upon which this
book treats, either personally or by mail. Medi-
cine sent to any part Of the Union according 70 d.
rectons, safely packed and carefully secured from
al observation.
Address DR. NJ b. LA CRoIX. No. 81 Maiden
Lane or Post Once Box SO, Albany, NY
II Once open daily from a m 10 D. m,
and on Sunday from until p. m.
AZ Office REMOVED from No. s. Beaver a
to 81 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. ".
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MARROW ESCAPE--ALL FOR LOyE.-A
citizen OF Brownstown, above Birmingham.
leaped from the fourth column of the Monon-
gahela bridge into the river, on Friday night
out eelhg good swimmer, reached shore safe
ana sound, at the foot of Market street. He
giyes the following statement:
ne hsd been engaged to a female in Cleve-
land for some time, when few DAYS ago he
received letter from his tnamorata, request
ing MIN 10 name the happy day. He accord
lngly availed himself of the quickest means
OF transportation. to wit, the railroad; bue
alas upon reaching the house, he discovered
that she had proved faithless. and was already
married TO another and more successful lover
Her double dealings preyed upoa mis- mind,
and being as rapidly whirled 10 the city as
ne had been taken from it, reached here on
Friday, in very mentally perturbed condi-
ton. 00-0i-
Inat night ne stretched himself out at length,
sofio"Luiiy' upon the cold planks Il the bridge,
anu ISu MS naU.e by the pale light of the stars
IL tthe naos) doubtless being more ardent
II view OF It's total hopelessness-until sleep
S :; n owe him like mantel, not to give re-
LiSI' I'' ne carried his sorrow with him to the
-. - LAND That feeling gradually yielded
q. TIE Steiner one Of revenge; and no scheme,
y. vengeance are rapidly formed, and plans to
1'',riy them into speedy execution are devised
~ iehSth ne Is suceessful-his rival is no more.
but ne has - fly for ais lilo The police arr
after INN, IT, have reached the city, they
a'e n tie bridge, they are abou. to lay their
Ishds on him, when he desperately throws
=, over INTO the water. Something like
DdTld C'pperfeld OIL bis fast 4" drunk, 1" when
ne lei lava stairs, he heard a splash. and on
'oski ; around, found it was caused by him
sslI' that he was then ia the water Dream
iLs was over, but We will not attempt to de-
sotioe ;he feelings with which he viewed his
p'sl1o1-P trsly ludi;rous, from the cause OF
~ oU' deeI tedly serious: all the time, howev-
er' lie strdck out manfully ior the shore, where
d lied safely, dripping wet, concluding,
'aDtess that
. Love Is dizziness "
r tNS5uTg Commercial Journal
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ARTEsIAN WELLs.-There are in this city
ABOUT forty artesian wells, all of which have
Gee 9een bored during the eight years last past
Their depths range from forty to two hundred
feet-and;the total amount of feet bored is
almost four thousand. There are several
others now being bored in different sections Of
the city All Of those bored have given a
plentful supply, and most of them water of
excellent quality. So successful have been
the efforts to obtain water by this plan that
mere Is prospect Of having in our city, ere
long: artesian wells at hand for the supply of
TIE whole community.-Bait.R Republican,
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OR, FAMILY PHYSIC.
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FERED TO THE PUBLIC.
seating effect Of Pills, on, SIENNA, Sc and pro-
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NO FAMILY SHOULD BE WITHOUT 1T.
Children drink ii readily and without forcing
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Give IL trial and then Judge for yourselves.
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BIER & CO.'S, Baltimore, or CHAS. STOTT
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DR.. WRIGHT'S PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 400
Broadway, where the doctor can be consulted
daily on diseases generally, from II to Up. m,
without charge je 13L6m
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THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANYiS STEAMER ALICE c. PRICE

THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANYiS STEAMER ALICE G. PRICE,
CAPT. SAMUEL BAKER,
NETILL LEAVE WASHINGTON AT SIX
w O'Clock a. m, and ALEXAN- aIT~s =
DRIA at O'Clock, a. m ssssssssssEs3s
On TUESDAY MORNINGS-For Mattox,
Currioman, L. Machodoc, Piney Point, Kinsale,
and Cone.
On FRIDAY MORNINGS-Fo or Chapel Point,
Wicomico, Leonardtown, Piney Point, ST. Mary's,
and Cone.
On WEDNESDAY, (retuning)-Leave Cone
at O'Clock, a. m, for st. Mary's, Piney Point,
Leonardtown, Wicomico, and Chapel Point
O'Clock, a. m, for Klnsale, Piney Point, L. Ma.
chodoc, CurrioInan, and Mattox
The A. c. Price will call at the usual landings
on the river when signals are made
By order Of the Board:
JAMES p. SMITH, President.
Alexandria, Va, June 1, 1885.
ie IAtf
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kcT fks Permanent Cays Of CONSUMPTION
asd all other forms of SCRoF ULOUS
DISEASES
THIS Medicine is prepared by an eminent ply
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city, during which time he has constantly used Il
with the most unbounded success, and created for
II reputation in private practice, unequalled in
the history Of medicine. II facts Immediately upon
the blood, cleansing IL fron all scrofulous humors
or impurities, renovating and, by its magic pow
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in proof of which, hundreds Of respectable wit
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from any scrofulous affection, to coll x7on fksm
AID satisfy tksntss!res.
A Treatise on Scrofulous Diseases can be had
gratis at PRINCIPAL DEPOT, 400 Broadway,
and at Drug Stores generally.
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Agents for Washington
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD
Dc u g.

CHANGE OF HOURS.-On and after Mon
" day, the 23d instant, the Trains will
Leave Washington at and 81 a. m, and and
Ak p. m.
On Sunday at Az p. m.
Leave Baltimore at az and OK a. m, and and
81 p. m.
On Sunday at AZ a. m.
ap 23-tr r H PARSONS. Agent