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THE oRElr FrRE At THREE RlyERs-The Buffalo Com.
mercial Of the llh instant says;
Last week, which Canadian neiehbors passed in
such festive maguifcenoe closed with dreadful ratastro
phe BY the fire OF Saturday night large portion Of rhe
hJurshing town Of Toree Rivers lies 10 ruins Property
has been destroyed to the amount Of nearly half million
of dollars
"Thre Rivers Is situated on the north bank 90 the ST.
Lawrence ninety miles above Quebec At this point the
river ST. Maurice empties into the 81 Lawrence Three
Ryers Is one Of the oldest tows in Canada aud was long
stationary as regarded enterprise Improvement but
Gently has become Of the prosperous places
the provinoe-a change produced principally by the
mencement Of extensive u de in lumber on the river 81
Maurice and its tributaries which has heretofore been neg
leced and also by increased energy in the manufacture
iron ware for which the ST. Maurice forges about three
miles distant from town. have always been celebrated in
Cansda.
:" Three Rivers is the residence OF Roman Catholic
Bishop whose diocese bears the same name and con-
ta'ns Roman Catholic cathedral church Of England
Scotch kirk, aud n Wesleyan chapel an Ursune con
vent, with school attached where over two hundred
young females edueaed public and several private
schools, mechanics institute Canadian institute and
young meme Improvement and several other societies It
sends member OF the Provincial Parliament The popu-
lation in 1854 $500"
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DEATH oF Paul DELARocm-The last steamer from
England (says the New York Ttmes) brought intell..
gence Of the death Of the greatest artist that France
has yet produced Paul Delaroche whose various produo
tons are familiar the oonnosseurs OF art in this country
lie died at the comparatively early age of 6y.nine and
France whose chief glory is ia her artists may well de-
pore his loss He the least Frenchy" Of any artist
bis time and bis works all distinguished by his rigid
adherence historical fidelity and the simplicity Of Ma
turc II is somewhat remarkable that the first produc.
tons by which be became known to the world were
subjects taken from English history, such the "DeAth
OF Queen Elizabeth Execution Of Lady Jane Gray"
stafford Going the Block &e 10 these works there
Is nothing indicate the nationality Of the artist The
Henaieyes dss Bca1r Arts has been famarized ia III
country by the superb engraving OF IL which has been
tcnsvey sold here and the original study Of this picture
which has been exhibited by Goupi Co OF their gallery
in Broadway This bss been called and perhaps justly
his chef ouure His great picture Of Napoleon Crossing
the Aps' belongs Mr. Woodbury. Langdon Of this city,
and his last great historical painting Of Marie Anoinette
before the Revolutionary Tribunal in this country
The original Of the famous picture of Napoleon at Fou
tainbeau which is perhaps his produc
ton was in this city few years since Take him all in
all Dearocbe the greatest historical painter OF the
present age and the intelligence Of his death viii be re-
GREETED by every lover Of art In America well in Eu-
rope.
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MORE REJOICINGs.

The Jacksonville (Floridal News Of the 18th instant
says:
The democracy of Jacksonville turned out Wednesday
night last aud had quite spirited celebration OF the victory
by the democracy in the presidential election The resi-
dences Of nearly all the democrats in the ium
mated, and procession with music Transparent
cies &c formed and marched around town. During
the evening hundred and guns fred and numer
bonfres set in blaze. The boys had special
demonstration of their own in which they had egy
resenDg Fremont who duly hanged drawn, and quar-
tered The procession very large for our town
many Of la opponents joining in it. We happy to
learn that there not accident disturbance OF
kind to the pleasure Of the evening"
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DEMOCRATIC BANQUET AND JUBILEE
The Boston Post Of sterday morning has the following

houOe' h -. ,Nr.ua
Democratic banquet and Jabss ~ Farsul Hail. sin honor
0yhs National Democratic Victory.
The democrats Of Boston, undcr the direction Of Keystone
Club No l. win celebrate the late triumph OF democratic
PRINCIPLES the election OF buchanan and Breckndge by
grand banquet the old Cradle Of Liberty Wednesday
evening, December 8, 1856.
band Of music has been engaged and distinguished
from various parts OF the Union have been invited and
are expected be present this national celebration
The democrats Of Boston cordially invite their brethren OF
the vicinity and Of New England generally unite with
them on this festive and jubant occasion,
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speakIng Of the resaIt Of he ate election he Forda

Speaking of the result of the late election the Florida
News says
But to oursel OF the most gratifying features in the
victory that 1t against the combined Efforts
influence Of all of those overgrown pampered and
newspaper establishments the North the head of which
Bennett, Webb Greeley Weed, Bryant, and Raymond
They thought themselves the great thunderers' of
country and asped lead and control the public opinion
Of America"
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RAILROAD xcaDESr--The down train Of the Chicago
ard ST Louis railroad thrown of the track OF the
18th instant by rail placed across the track The loco
motive only slightly damaged. The rascal (says the
ST Louis Democracy who did the 6endsh work luckily
caught and Gagged He was by persons on the
train scudding through the woods just the train struck
the obstruction Chase promptly made after him. and
he was overtaken. lie proved 10 be person who had
been put OF the train the day before for eusng pay bis
fare
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"'PpEsr-RppEN NEw ENeLASD'-Under this caption
Washington Union has article commenting on the
eoDssteuoyor the people Of New England Ia sbrekng for
freedom the blacks while they themselves are slaves
passion, prejudice md regOas tyranny. The Fremont pa
pers exceedingly exapeated with the Union. But
feel chagrinsd than enragedfor there l. truth
than poetry In the remarks Of that paper"
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A oLERIoAL Observation-Disclosures.

certain clergyman in 0swego, New York, made him
self particularly conspicuous during the campaign
by his uncuous reyings from the pulpit Of the demo-
cratic party, lis principles and its candidates Voting
Tor Buchanan be asseyerated crime that would be
punished by eternal damnation. II would naturally be
supposed from the SIMULTANEOUSLY thoriative manner
IN which this "man Of God" ~ Illuminated judgments
from his Ecclesiastical rostrum that he was purer
and holier than the generality of mankind But such is
not the case. On the contrary he great scamp
shown by the following letter which been placed in
the hands of the oswego Palladium and the original Of
which is on exhibition at that office
&C, Oct. so, 1856.
"FREND -! My DEAR SIN / understand that the Rev
Mr.. -, recently from this place, out on the stump
shrkng for freedom The reverend gentleman did not leave
C. very good repute, and he return probably
would be visited with coat of and feathers Shortly
before he left he grossly nsuted very respectable family
the husband of which publicly cowhded him streets in
the presence of large number of persons.
to prosecute the husband for private person
present was willing to testify for him. admit that he saw
nything OF the transaction Therefore he could bring no
suit But he finally succeeded in getting husband in.
dced After hearing Of the facts of the case the court
imposed fine Of three dollars saying the reverend gentleman
got no more than he deserved"
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Lone RaNeE-Some soldiers (says e1cbsnee) vho
were firing Mimic rifle at target Magdtbourg Sax
ony, at distance Of 900 PAGES bit and MORALLY wounded
leoorer at work 100 PAGES beyond A sheep was acc
denaly killed in England with the Enfield rife from die
lance OF $500 yards
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LospoN. Nov. 4 1876

DEAR On this day have every hope that my un-
vavering predictions TO Mr. Bucbanans elevation 10 the
presidency win be fulfilled and the Union saved by the
try have been sckened with the e1ulting articles In
the press Of this country whenever IL thought Mr. Ba
chauans chance appeared less cheerng and If there had
been anything wanting to make wish for his election
this prediction against him on the part Of those who do
not wish well TO would have been sufficient for me to
have given him my adhesion. know You win rejoice AZ
now do at this realization Of the hopes Of both and
hasten TO congratulate you, as perhaps you are now
writing to congratulate me- this happy issue TO this mo
mentous struggle.
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The New York papers of this morning announce the
death in that city of the well known Samuel Swartwou
The deceased was 70 years old.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. ~, 1866.

Hon. Mi. CllDgman, Of North Carolina, and Hon Mr.
Walker, Of Alabama, have arrived in this city.
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[Per steamer Washington |
BREMEN, Octobe

MY your letter OF the I'd inst learned
your departure, and impatiently waiting for the
advise OF your safe arrival.
fear your first impression, on landing in New York
will be very unfavorable The reports in the Ameri
can papers, which read every morning in our Museum
indeed very distressing to and every friend YOUR
native country Such eectoneerng have passed
In Baltimore and many other parts Of the United States
exceed everything that has passed in a civilized coun
try May God protect you and all good citizens Of your
great republic aud give you second Washington to pre-
side over the thirty-one States of your Union
hope the statesman you have designed for the presden
ta chair will be elected and that the unfortunate quarrel
about slavery will be done away with forever
The trainers Of your excellent constitution certainly had
idea that the succeeding generations could be led away
by party interest in their future election the President
of the Union Your southern States that produce the sta
pie commodities for export 70 Europe Obliged 10 employ
the African to work their pantso as the climate
does not agree with the white born European
During my residence in the United States Of America
from 1896 1900 have visited the planters in MARYLAND
Virginia South Carolina and Georgia found the slaves
slaves and thought them much better off than they were
Africa and free of the of the poor working class in
many parts of Germany and Ireland
The sentimental stories Of Uncle Toms Cabin and such
other invented tales have doubt contributed good deal
the slavery agitation Are the free negroes who are
in the southern StatesH doubt it The black race Is
not gifted with the capacity Of rejecting.
cannot think that the slave question ever produce
the separation OF the southern and northern States The
shipowners in New York. Boston, and the more eastern
States have been the carriers Of your cotton rice tobacco
&C. and have accumulated large fortunes in this trade TO
Europe
tract Of letter. brought by the Washington from an emf
nent London merchant which, like the preceding one can
not fail to be read with interest:
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IHo 5N I4Uus INtpuUIIVAl VuI5H1o INIuI9 IIUH O'Ny
two counties in Missouri which foot up;
% 100
Buchanan's majority 3,ssl
The Republican says
Forty counties yet remain TO be heard from. In these
counties Polk received H. 29 votes and Ewing 669s votes
In the counties enumerated in the above table Polk had
majority OF 1,b52 votes Now Buchanan has majority OF
302 Polk elected by majority OF 6,3ll votes
Ewing The gain of Buchanan upon Folks vote in the
counties heard from 20 What 1t will be in tho remain
ing counties is yet TO be We throw Bentons vote out
Of the calculation altogether although il evident that
portion Of that given for Mr. Buchanan. As we
have only maores of the counties it is not
determine what the increase Mr. Folks vote haf
been from this source"
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HIGHLY INTERESTING LETTER.

The following letter from distinguished German gen.
tleman an ocogenaran-who the guest of Washing
ton at Mount Vernon ia 1898 and the only European since
the death of Washington and Lafayette who can clam to
have enjoyed such an honorto his friend A. Dudley Manu.
esq has been obgingy furnished for publication We
ask for careful perusa and that the national
sensible opinions which it expresses will make profound
impression upon the minds OF all who read it. If our go-
rious Union is beloved by Foreigner foreigner who
knows so well how to appreciate its vauewho that has
an American heart within its embraces justify himself
in attempt to impair directly indirectly the force of
the compromises Of the constitution:
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Buchanan's majority.

Buchanan 81 676
Fillmore ...............................3 SO 1875
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ELEoFIoN IN MISSOURI.

The ST. Louis Republican publishes returns from sixty
two counties in Missouri which foot up;
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One could have hoped that with Gar and the re-
turn Of peace the change would have the spirit
OF Russian diplomacy, and that taught by disaster the
Emperor Alexander would have appeared sadder and
wiser sovereign But adversely IL appears 10 without it,
sweet uses for kingly imperial heads. The elder
Bourbons we know learned nothing and forgot moth
nvp and il may be said OF the House Of RomanoG that
the son with The benefit Of increased experience, Is
wiser as sovereign II he be any better man. than HE
imperial father Nicholas.
check, however, given to the aggressons OF Rus
ala by the treaty signed between England and France 10
1854 and now that owing the effect of that treaty, the
scemes OF Peter and bis successors for the possession ano
capture of Coustanuop thvHried the sccs OF The
Russian cabinet have completely changed. Well aware
,h Il was only by the union Of England and France Con-
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-14

/ Arrival Of TIE Aua,tttc--LdterJ IRON buropo.
NEw York, JAM l3.--The steamer Atlantic ar.
rived at her wharf at three o'clock this afternoon,
bringing dates from Liverpool to O'Clock oil the
afternoon Of the 29th ult, from London TO the Slst
ult., and from Cork to January 2.
The steamer America, from Boston, arrived at
Liverpool on the 3lst ult.
The news is interesting and important, but most
ly based on rumors. svN s
The peace negotiations remain In statn quo
Esterhazy had reached St Petersburgh with the
ultimatum of the Western Powers, but had not yet
been replied TO. Austria had notified Prussia Of
its contents and Prussia assents 20 urge its accept
ance ON the Gear. Saxony has also sent Baron
Setback to st. Petersburgh to recommend the
Cars acceptance of the utimatuni.
Rumor reports Denmark as about to join the al
lance of the Western Powers. The propositions
are kept strictly secret, but it ia believed that
Russia would accept them were 10 not that Eng
land demands indemnity, which Russia, backed
by Austria, absolutely refuses. On the whole, the
prospects of speedy peace have advanced little
or mono. ..
There is nothing from the seat of war except
the details of recent events at Kars.
"A despatch from Vienna, in the London Times,
states that Count Buol had communicated the
terms Of peace to Prince Gortschakoff, and that
they are the same as mentioned in the Times OF
December 18th, as follows:
Inc terrltOry uemhnueu ny TIC Nenscth o"ciS
to secure the free navigation of the Danube Is that
part Of Bessarsbia lying between the fortress OF
Chetyn, on the north of Salt Lake, Sasyk on the
south, and Prutt on the west.
Three weeks from the day of delivery is the
time allowed for consideration.
despatch from Paris states that the Chamber
of Stock Brokers have decided that the new Rus
sian loan shall not be quoted on the Bourse.
Advices from Constantinople to the 18th ultimo
state that sixty merchantmen were wrecked OH
Sulna during the month, and 400 lives were lost
1t is reported that a French fiigate was lost of
the Spanish coast, and that all hands persisted.
The ship Donald Mckay, from Melbourne, 0cto-
Der 3d. arrived at London on tho 2eth, with f4l6,-
600 in gold.
The overland mail from India had arrived at
Trieste with dates from Hong Kong to the 10th OF
November, and from Calcutta to the 18th.
The markets in India were depressed and money
scarce.
Freghts to England had advanced,
Canton was tranquil and trade dull.
Exchange at Shanghai, 6s I'D.
Many pirates had been destroyed on the China
coast and Herat had been taken by the PeIsians
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TWENTY PER CENT. SAVED YPUR.
CHASING FOR CASHg

TWENTY PER CENT. SAVED BY PUR-
CHASING FOR CASH.
1T is now universally acknowledged that
u my establishment is the place to buy goods cheap
and as wish to sustain that justly merited confidence
now propose to reduce my present valuable and
extensive stock of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,
by selling off at ali immense sacrifice to myself and
great advantage to buyers. Merinos, Cashmeres, De
LANES, Cassmeres and Cassinets will be sold twenty
per cent less thar they have been offered before this
season.
have Just received from auction
90 dozen Linen Towels, at cents
cases wide bleached Cotton, at cents, worth
10 cents
8 bales heavy unbleached Cotton, at s cents,
worth 10 cents
8 bales very fine unbeached Cotton, at cents,
worth 10 cents E
! case yard-wide Merino, IL cents
l case seconb-mourning Calico, at s cents, worth
IL cents
! case yard-wide Furniture Calico, at 10 cents,
worth Is cents
20 pieces Wool Flannel at IL cents
Q cases fine Calico, at 6 cents worth 10 cents,
warranted fast colors.
In addition to the above we have large and well
selected stock ofBoots Shoes and Rubbers for ladies'
gentlemen, and children.
Also, boys black and fancy colored Caps which
we are disposed to sell very cheap for cash.
r. B. HALL,
No. S7S, 9TH ST., fourth house above st..
and one door above Mr.. r. G.. Hyatt's.
ian l2--6t 81 &etft #ha
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BLANK BOOKS.

BLANK BOOKS.
lust received large lot of superior
e. Blank Books, consisting of large Ledgefs and
Day Books suitable for an extensive business, which
we will sell low.
Also, printed Receipt Books, Bill Books, Blank
Notes, Composition Books, and Memorandums
Diaries for 1856.
A very superior quality of Gold Pens Just received
Cap, Letter. Bath and Note Papers at all prices
Buff Envelopes, from 80 cents to 6 per 1000.
Pcrrys Gillotts, and other superior Metallic Pens
GRAY & BALLANTYNE
Book and Stationery Store
Jan 12--3t 49S, Seventh street
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Gas Explosion at Pitts5ury.

PIrTsBURa Jan. IA most terrific explosion
occurred here this morning, at the corner of Third
and Grant streets. An escape OF gas from the
meter had filed the cellar, and coored man
named Brown, who had gone down for some pur-
pose, struck match, when terrible explosion
followed. cutting the lower part of the house and
iniurinp the man severely. The windows Of sew
eral houses in the neighhborhood were broken, and
the explosion was heard for several squares, re-
sembling the shock of an earthquake.
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"HE Company respectfully announce to their
IL friends and the public, that they win give their
TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL,
On Thursday Eesning, January 17th, 1866,
At Carusi's Assembly Rooms.
The general satisfaction Annual Balls have
heretofore given, and the entire success attending
them inspires with renewed energy, and we pledge
ourselves to make this Ball one of the brightest that
has ever given brightness to the history Of balls in
the annals of the Company.
No exertons will be spared that may contribute to
the enjoyment and pleasure of those who may honor
us with their presence.
Obliging and experienced Floor Managers have
been selected whose every exertion will be to give
satisfaction in regard to the floor
Supper will be furnished by an experienced ca
terer #ga "
Confectionery, Ice Cream Fruit, &c, will be pro-
vided by Of citys most sklful confectioners
A fayorite Cotillon Band has been engaged for the
occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting gentleman
and ladies'
No hats or caps will be allowed in the Hail. except
those worn by the Firemen.
The entire Company viii act as the Committee Of
Rpcaption
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INoR SALE OR RENT-A three-story

NOR SALE OR RENT-A three-story
IL House on the corner of Penn. avenue and 18th
street The first story would be rented separate from
the other part of the building, and could be made
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms in each story, and a good garnet and
kitchen. inquire within.
Also for rent u long room, 25 by So feet, in the
third story and one room in the second story of the
house on Seventh street. two doors south of Odd Fell
lows Hail. For TERMS apply to Mr.. HANSON, I'd
story or Mr. SENS, LIST story. sep 20
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baltimore Markets.

BALrrMoRE, January l4.--Flour has advanced.
Sale of 200 bbls Howard street. at So % SO 81
10. There has been no sale of City Mills.
There is no wheat or corn in the market, and
quotations are nominal.
Provisions continue inactive, with limited sup
ply. Mess Pork, $l5 rs SIC. Sales of Bacon
are small shoulders 8, and sides "a 10 cents.
Lard is moro active: sales of western barrel at
IL, and keg at ii IL cents.
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Anotb,r Ra;lrood Acoident.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 1.-The down Albany trair
on the Hudson River Railroad last night, met with
an accident near Spuyten Devil Creek. The loco
motive, two baggage cars, and one passenger cal
went through the bridge into the river. The en-
gineer, one firemen, and little boy are missing.
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Pennsylvania Politics.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 12-The nomination of Elk
Governor Biglcr, rs United States Senator is gen
orally considered here as Pierce triumph over
Mr. Buchanan. The latter's more intimate friends
are satisfied that they had been sold, as they were
in the election of Senator Brodhead in 1851.
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Fatal Railroad Accident.

ALTON, Ill, Jan. ll.-A freight train on the
Terre Haute and Alton railroad ran off the track
yesterday morning and five persons were killed,
namely Mr.. King, engineer; Wesley Davis, fire.
man John Morrison, of Dunkirk, and Messrs.
Bates and Drake, of Decatur, Illinois. 0
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y Rev. William Arthur, Of London. Secretary OF
the Wesleyan Missionary Society, preached in the
Hall a the House of Representatives yesterday, The
chaplain Of the United States Senate, Rev. Henry
odst Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill. q
>BALrMoRE.-Tbe population Of Baltimore is es
timated at 225, 600. Nearly 1000 houses have
been erected during the past year. Many Of them
Of great elegance.
The population Of Providence, Rhode Island, is
47,TS5.