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Nor RrcoesIsKp AS CHRIsrtASs.--An Ohio ex-
change paper ssys at the administration OF the
Lords Supper by the Rev. Mr.. Wishart, at his
church In New Athens, Harrison county, Ohio, a
few Sabbaths since, he debarred all Know Nothhgs
from participating In the ceremony. He took the
position that person could not be Christian and
an honest man, and at the same time Know-No-
thing.
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GxoRox Law AND THE PRrsIDEScr.-We are
highly gratifed TO see an indignant denial In the
columns Of the Washington Organ Of the report
that George Law was esteemed possible aspirant
for the Presidential canvass by the Philadelphia
Convention. Judge Ellis, the editor Of that paper,
Is unquestionably well posted up in all political
mcvcments He writes that he has made diligent
inquiry into the views Of the delegates from all
quarters Of the country, to ascertain whether any
portion of the council prefer George Law for the
Presidency, and he has not yet converted NTH the
fret man oho fdvovs his pretensions. One member
said he knew there was one George Law man In
the council, but he could not tell bis name, nor
could he point him out Mr.. Barker was voted
against as President of the Council, by many South
ern members on the grouad that he was supposed
TO favor Mr.. Law, but Bankers friends deny the
truth Of the imputation.
He furthermore writes that he seriously ques-
tons whether single decent respectable, and in
eIligent man can be found in the nation who would
advocate the claims Of Mr.. Law, unless previously
purchased for a quid pro quo. II is said that Mr..
Law has already purchased press in New Orleans,
one In Pittsburg, and one in Albany; that he has
secured the services of several buffers and pipe
LAYERS, and that If million Of dollars win suffice
10 manufacture public opinion in his behalf II will
be accomplished. The whole scheme win be
blown into atoms when the people take the ques-
ton of selecting candidate into their own hands
LouispiHe Courier.
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FivE FErr DEER or EkLs.-We find the follow.
Ing 6sh story in a late number Of the Boston
Transcript:
AT this season OF the year, when numerous
species Of the piscatory tribe resort In indefinite
numbers, TO their usual haunts TO deposte their
spawn the waters at the foot Of the large dam at
Lawrence, on the Merrimack river, present
curious and interesting spectacle. Incalculable
swarms Of lamprey cells, shad, and alewives have
gathered at this point for the purpose Of repairing
to the upper tributaries but the falls being eight
cen feet in height the force Of the miniature cata
ract ia such that their progress Is eectuay stayed
They attempt all sorts Of ways to climb the falling
mass Of waters,.only to be driven back to repeat
the vain expeiment.
When the dam was In progress OF construc
ton, the migratory habits Of the fish were con.
sidered, and large,k Substantial fsh-course, built
Of heavy timber, was erected at the souiherly end
that they might readily follow their instructive ma
ture; but they are thwarted by the rushing tide,
so as that not even salmon that exceedingly nimble
fish, is able to stem the current. Millions Of fish,
chiefly lamprey cells, therefore accumulate In the
tumbling waters, in masses literally four TO five
feet deep; and fishermen, who have purchased
the right, station themselves on the banks with
long lances to spear them. One man recently OIL.
tanned 5000 in single day. A peculiar feature
Of the organization of the lamprey eel is, that Il
has no bones, and does not preserve that tenacity
TO life, even 10 its immoation 10 the fying-pan
which Ia characteristic OF our common harbor cells
Its flesh is not admired by our citizens generally
but large quantities packed In barrels, and sent
abroad TO tickle less fastidious palatesn
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The Richmond Penny Post has been merged IN
tho National American, the new paper already
mentioned In the Orpar
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ScHUYLKR--The New York Tribune has rcceiv-
ell letter from Robert Schuyler, defending himself
against certain charges preferred against him at the
recent meeting of the stockholders Of the New Ha-
ven Railroad Company. Tn. Tribune says: Il came
70 Us In his own handwriting having been received
in the country by the last steamer IL bears no
date nor any indication Of the writer's present res
Hence tss SMH
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MAKE THE CoRkscrIos.--A paragraph was in
serted in the Organ, about three months ago, in
relation to Mr.. X. U. Shearmsn, Of New York, a
candidate for the clerkship Of the United States
House Of Representatives In that paragraph
Mr.. Sherman was sdverted TO as spirited
ow.Nothing Of Oneida county" The word
spirited" was substituted by the compositor for
spurious" as II was originally written, and the
proper correction Of the error was made when dis
covered.
We allude to this matter now in consequence Of
paragraph in relation to II In the New York
News Of July Sd. Why this subject Is rcsuscitated
now, we know not. If Mr.. Sherman is trying to
make any capital out Of our unintentonal endorse
ment Of him, we shall be compelled to say that,
however highly we may respect him as a man, we
have the utmost aversion to his politics and his
political associates. He Is the rght-hand man Of
VIM. II. Seward, and became member Of the
American party for the purpose of promoting Mr..
Stewards election to the United States Senate.
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From the New York Daily Times.
The Post Office Inefficicncy--Who 10 Ro-
spousibIe3

On the 10th Of April last an institution In Phil
adelphia put into the post office there letter con-
tanning notes and drafts to tho amount Of nearly
SAC, 900, put into an envelope, and addressed In
printed characters TO an institution in New York,
which letter has not come TO hand.
Notwithstanding that complaint was made at the
post Office or perhaps b. consequence al the com
plant another letter, addressed by the same party
In Philadelphia 70 the same party in New York,
mailed In Philadelphia on the 26th Of May, con-
tanning drafts and notes TO the amount Of over
Ss7, 900, Is also missing.
Business men will at oncs understand the trouble,
annoyance, expense, and loss OF interest accrulng
on such repested derelictions ct duty by the de-
partment paid 70 perform certain services, and the
consequent loss Of confidence in its efficiency.
b The dead letter Office In Washington IL another
instance Of the ineffciency Of the department.
A gentleman writes:
l mailed a letter in Washington containing a
draft for money In August, 1850, and in June,
1855, after lapse Of nearly five years, the draft
was returned TO me by the dead letter Office.
Another writes thus: am
On the 18th Of June, instant, letter was pre-
paid at the New York post Office for Boston, con-
tanning stock scrip and check. After waiting sew
eral days, without reply, telegraphed the party
at Boston, who replied; IL have received no let
ter from YOU Z" Called at the post Office here, and
away among the unpaid letters II Is in proof
that the letter gas prepaid. The party who made
the remittance was compelled TO incur an extra
expense Of one dollar to find his letter. which, from
carelessness or design, had been ticketed by the
inside railpost TO the paper MILL"
The frequency Of these occurrences may well
shake, II not wholly destroy, the confidence Of the
mercantile community, and the result win be that
they will abandon In toto the renting Of money
by the United States mails.
For the total inefficiency Of the whole depart.
Inent we naturally look TO the head, and what dc
we ind therei man without one single quali6.
cation which that most responsible position re-
quires a man Of no business qualifications or hab-
It's whatever.
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In 1883, 6S years, 800 acres Of land, the pre-.
sent site Of Cincinnati, was purchased for $500.
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Mr.. William Drane, messenger in the Treasu-
ry Department, was dismissed this morning, for
being member Of the American party.
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Correspondents Of the Baltimore Clipper.

Laurel, MD., June 80, 1886.
grand mass meeting 10 ratify the platform
adopted by the late convention, held In Phlladel-
phia, was had In our village this evening
The meeting organized by electing J. II. Duval,
ESQ.,, President 7. X, Benson, W. D. Brooks,
George Hammond, and w Haislup, Vice Pred-
dents; A. Gather, Secretary.
The following resolutions were offered by Mr..
Jones' Of Washington and unanimously adopted
Whereas, witnessing with ineffable pleasure the
harmonious conclusions arrived at by the repre-
sentatives Of the American party, lately assembled
at Philadelphia, relative to the great questions
connected with the weIbeing of our future govern
ment, We the inhabitants Of Iaurel, although com
paratvely small when instanced with the forces Of
Sam throughout the country, hereby approve, rau-
y ard give our Undertaking support every plank
contained within It's pure and patriotic platform
Wherefore be 1t &
Resolved, BY the inhabitants Of Laurel, In meet
ing assembled, that we will give our warm, every
and undivided influence toward the contamination
of its each and every part; believing, as We do
that its success viii eventuate in much permanent
good. s
Resolved, That we behold with patriotic satisfac-
ton and solicitude the public appearance Of our
hero I" Sam" whose debut must be one Of unpre-
cedented brilliancy and success.
Res ICED, That In our connection with the order
now triumphant In the State Of Maryland we shall
do our part in all future contests towards regener
ating, discriminating and placing under the juns
diction of our invincible SAM" the glorious old
Commonwealth Of Maryland.
Resolved That under all and every contingency,
one point shall remain mistaken and AZ eternal as
the everlasting hills that In our own government
none but Americans shall rule America
Resolved That we shall oppose With all the en-
thusasm Of our natures, and might Of our abilities
foreign interference In any manner whatsoever,
and all advancements of certain theological class
to power and control within the borders Of the
land of our nativity.
The meeting was then addressed by the Presl-
dent, In q few preliminary remarks after which he
introduced Robert ]. Bruce, Esq, of Washington,
who harangued the meeting in forcible and en-
pertaining manner for upwards Of an hour, during
which time he was interrupted with frequent cheers
and applause.
Messrs Baily, Duval and Whitworth Of Laurel,
subsequently addressed the meeting with happy
and appropriate remarks until about II o'clock,
when the meeting, after giving three cheers for
Sam" adjourned.
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The Grand Matrimonial Demonstration.
AIRAsr, JrtY S.--The stylish and expensive
wedding" advertised 70 take place at the ST. Mich
olas, does not take place il Is given up by the par
ties most deeply Interested
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SAN IN MrcHieaS.--The Detroit Advertiser, an
able and consistent advocate of Conservative
American Principles, says that class there have
been entering into the organization for mischief.
We quote:
"The course pursued by the men to whom we
have alluded, viii not be conservative, few
months will prove the truth Of this Money will
be expended, presses win be controlled; appear
ances may at first be against the plausibty Of our
prophecy, but they win be only temporary. The
plan has been projected to turn the strength Of
the American party, slowly and by shrewd Gun
hing, into the ranks Of the Republican, Know.
Something, or Abolition organization. Americans
win you permit this to be doneT
p s. Since the above paragraph appeared in
the Advertiser, we regret to perceive II has chang
cd hands. 1t has heretofore been a sound, con.
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The Boston Fire Department was called out the
past month sixteen times
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ey- Mr.. Ellis's grafton on yesterday will be
published tomorrow,
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Nrw YoRK.-By the census Of 1855, New York
city viii have population Of 10000, and Brook.
Ign, which now includes Willanisburgh, 100000
or 100000 in the city, and lie suburbs. This Il
larger than the population Of Paris In 1890 The
population Of New York in 1850, was si2,ooo, Of
Brooklyn and williamsburgh, 10000; or eSs,.
600 in all. Increase in FIVE years, nearly soo,ooot
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American Ratification Meeting at Raleigh,
North Carolina.

The largest political meeting ever held in Ra-
leigh assembled last Wednesday evening" for the
purpose of ratfying the proceedings Of the Ma
tonal American Convention which recently met
in Philadelphia. The Register gives long ac-
count Of the meeting from which we make few
extracts: The mass was made up Of persons of
every shade of former political opinion, and Of
every ayocaiion, and degree of interest was man
Tested in the proceedings upon the OCCASION which
strongly testified to the deep hold which this new
movement has taken upon the public mind The
excitement and enthusiasm exhibited carried us
back to the more memorable of the political cam
paigns Of other days. The whole scene must have
been full Of dismay to the hearts of the minions of
the administration.
The following gentlemen, selected by commit.
tee Consisting Of Messrs. George Little, James j.
Iredell Fred. G. Shepard and Ii. w. Mller) sp.
pointed to designate officers for tue meeting were
called to the stand viz:
+ o. L. Burch, Esq, President
DIR. JOS. w. Tucker,
Silas Brown, y, ,t,
Jno. b. Robbitt, WV 'i''uo''
J. NJ. Parkinson,
James Litchford, Jr., s.,.,....,
William White, Jr.
"a Wing CONCERN in Disguise with verify.
The president former leading Democrat; three
Of the &c presidents formerly Democrats of The
straightest sect and, we might add, goodly pro.
portion Of the most interested and pleased listeners
whilom Democratsl
Henry W. Miller, ESQ.,, then came forward and
read for the information Of the auditory the decs
ration Of principles made by the Philadelphia Con
vention, and heretofore published in our columns.
At the conclusion Of which, he submitted:
/. Rssolucd, That the friends Of the American
party, here assembled do most cordially approve
and endorse the national platform Of principles,
adopted by the National Council recently held o.
Philadelphia; and believing that tho prosperity
aud safety Of our common country, and the Union
Of the States, depend on the success Of those
principles, We do pledge 10 our brethren through
out the State most jealous cooperation IN be-
half Of those principles; and we appeal In turn 70
each and every friend the American party TO aid
in securing their complete and triumphant success
2. Resolved, That the thanks Of the American
party Of this State are due TO It's delegates 10 the
National Council, for the real and ability displayed
in the performance Of their duties and in defence
Of the principles Of the party.
The resolutions were adopted by one long, loud
unanimous aye.
The Hon. Kenneth Rayner then took the stand,
amid great applause and delivered an able, clio.
quent and patriotic address. When he bad con.
Guided, calls we're made for Mr. Miller, but be did
not appear, and the meeting adjourned.
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CHOLERA PATIENT BURIED ALIVE on THE Mis-.
sIssIPPr.-A special correspondent of the New
Orleans Picayune, at Bolivia, Mississippi, writing
under date Of July 18th, says:
learn that there is considerable sickness on
the river now, the boats often stopping to bury
their dead / was informed by physician that
seven were put off on Tuesday last at Napoleon.
Our country continues healthy. heard good
story the other day. IL is tough, but my informant
vouches for the truth Of IL. On the steamer -,
on her last trip, there were many Of cholera,
many died and were buried. At length all the
coffin planks we're used up, and the carpenter was
compelled 10 make his boxes out of old hatboat
plank. AT shutdown another case died-a deck
passenger. He was thrust into the box, and the
top loosely nailed on.
The captain ran into woodward, and not liking
TO stop to bury the body, bsrganed with the owner
of the yard an acquaintance, to do il for him. The
box was left under the bank alone till morning,
when the wood merchant promised to hideit. In
the morning he sent two Of his negroes down to
Olga hole when they came back, their eyes dilated
with horror, and their wool standing on end, swear
ing that the dead fellow was humping and knock
ing TO get out. The master went down and Q
strange sight presented itself The corpse had re
vived, and finding itself in rather close quarters
exerted itself and burst the rather slight fatten
ings, thus releasing itself. The man was soon vel
and is now chopping wood at the place. The boat
has landed there since, but although the resurrect
cd win come to the landing and talk with the on
GERS, no persuasion can influence him to go OF
board. lie is fearful Of being served another
trick.
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CAN IT he Sog--John Wyetb, Esq, of Harrisburg
formerly State Attorney Of Pennsylvania writes
Prof DeGrath, Philadelphia, that bis Electric Or
has made some remarkable cures there of cases
deemed hopeless, and that the most intense interest
had been created thereby.
Seth ). Hance, Esq. Of Baltimore, writes that
nothing eUer sold so well nor could be more highly
spoken Of by its customers; that he had in few days
sold 81 900 worth, and wants more.
Messrs. Stott a Co., Of Washington, ID. O., alone,
have, within very few days, RECALLED about 1900
worth Of it. and most excellent results from its use.
Many have been very soon relieved. Doctors have
applied in cases OF Neuralgia, and relieved in twenty
minutes; and some Of the most painfalol complaints
have very soon experienced favorable change. II
is pleasant and soothing. even TO child.
" 27-
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Mistress strongatham,s Churn.

Speaking Of churns, we have never seen any,
other labor saving continuance in that department
that for practical convenience and utility could
compare with that of Mistress Strongatham, a no
table English housewife, whose acquaintance We
had the pleasure Of making in one of the rural dis
tricts Of New York some years since. Having oc-
casion to call upon her one summer morning, We
found her occupying her huge chintzcoyered rock
ing chair, rocking and knitting as though the sal
walton Of the family depended upon the assiduity
with which she applied herself to these occupa-
tons. Not that she was unciy or unsociable by
any means, for the moment we had taken the prof
fered chair she set in with steady stream OF talk
that was a. instructive as II was entertaining, for
besides her admirable qualities as housewife, the
LADY possessed rare conversational powers.
During our call she directed one Of her daugh-
tiers to some duty in distant part Of the house,
adding al would attend to IL myself, but mnst
fetch this butter" Now, we had known some
thing Of the process Of "fetching butter" in QUE
early days, and the idea Of a snow white churn
and an irksome expenditure Of elbow grease was
as naturally associated with Il In our mind, as was
the compensatory slice Of new bread and butter
after the achievement Of the victory. We there
fore cast our eyes about involuntarly for these
indications, but we looked in vain. or either
churn or churDing there was no more appearance
than might have been seen in Queen Victoria s
drawing-room any day in the week Our curioSi-
ty was excited, and we resolved to keep our eyes
open, satisfied that If we did, tive should see
what we should seen And We did. During a
momentary pause in the conversation, the lady
rose from her chair, removed the cushion, raised
a sort OF trap door underneath, and looked into
the apparent vacuum with an earnestly inquiring
eye The secret was out. Under the seat in her
rocking chair was box, in which she deposited
the jar OF cream, and the agitation produced by
tie vibratory motion Of the chair converted the
liquid into butter.
BY thus arrangement the lady was enabled to
kill, not two only, but four birds with the same
seone. She could churn, knit, take her case In
her rockingham, and entertain her morning guests
at the same time. And ouch butter as she made |!
Yellow as gold, sweet the meat Of the cocoanut,
and as hard, too; IL always brought the highest
price in the rural" market. You may brag Of
your patcht cburns IL you will, but for novelty,
economy, convenience, and immaculate butter, we
defy them, one aud all, when brought into compe.
tition with Mistress Strongathams incompatible
continuance. OF her butter, we shall retain q
lively and grateful remembrance to our dying day
her churp we shall never forget either.
[Sprin2feid Republican.
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To THE LADrEs.--lf you have any doubts us to the
virtues Of my Electric Oil, a curative for Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia, Headache, its kindred affections,
we are kindly permitted to refer you to the following
ladies', all Of high standing in this city:
Mrs. Il. Hutchins, Thompson street, one door east
Of Seventeenth.
Mrs. vasquez, No. 2l9, Pine street. south side
Mrs. John Fulton, No. Q, Owen street, near Thir-
tenth.
Mrs. ]. b. Smith, No 2sl south Thirteenth street.
Mrs. +. Notice, No. 81, Union street. one door
above Third.
Mrs. Southworth, Arch street, below Third
II you have infants suffering from the effects Of
heat, give my Oil trial, and you will be satisfied.
You will want no more starch-bag or powder. II is
simple and innocent
Prof CHAS DEGRATH,
80, South Eighth street. Philadelphia.
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UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.
Real Estate, Bounty Land, and General
Agency, at Washington City.

rHARLES X. SHERMAN, Attorney ut Law,
~ and JAMES @. WALKER, of Tennessee, lato
Reading Clerk in the House of Representatives, have
associated themselves together for the purpose Of
prosecuting Claims against the Government, either
before the recently established Court of Claims, Con-
gress, or the several Executive Departments.
In all cases before the Court cf Claims, and others,
involving legal questions they will be aided by Mr.
CHARLES f. SHERMAN, well known here and in tho
South and West as an experienced lawyer. They
will give personal and prompt attention to all bust
intrusted TO them, and particularly 70 Bounty
Land cases. well 10 renting leasing selling, and
purchasing Real Estate.
They beg leave TO refer to members and ex-mem-
bers OF Congress in the several States and Territories
and to the correspondents Of Mr. Charles f. Sherman
Office No. AIS, Third street. door north .,
Gadsby's Hotel April 2s-deo&wtf