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COFFINs-COFFINs.

NJ WHITE, SOLE AGENT OF FIsK's
W. AIR TIGHT METALLIC
COFFINS for the city OF Wash
ington, begs leave 70 inform the
public that he has now on hand a large supply Of
all sizes and near the shape Of wooden cofnns
and that they can be sold as low as Wood COINS
No. 457 Pa avenue, near 3D. street iylpeolms
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TELEGRAPHIc NEWS.
FROM TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BY HOUSE PRINTING fEIEaR
New York State Democratic Convention

ID SYRACUSE, July q The Convention Of the
hsaica Democracy Of the State, which meets
mere ,o-day' will be respectfully but not arse-
y asenuea' Among those present are many
bers of the Democrats party. The conysn-
ton organizes at one D. m
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Baltimore Earkets

BALTIMORE, July A.-Fiour IA sc,r,. ,,a
much wanted, prices are nominaliy the ,sTna
as yesterday; Howard street (oid) Sc rs nsw
81, new City Mills 81.
The receipts Of wheat are large, amounting
to SO, 900 bushels. Prices are too irregular ~
give quotations. Corn is dull and UNCHANGED:
white at 60a62c., yellow 5sa60c.
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~ HIGHLANDS German Bitters.-Certi.
AGATE Of Ralph Lutte, ESQ., Editor Spirit OF Times" Iron
oil

1RoEToN, October So 1854.
Dr. o. NJ Jackson-Dear 6ir:-The Bers grest de-
mand here In addition to the quantity sold by
Barber, agents the two other them
than other medicine. find by
vsescent fever patients rebuild their
Ikave ussd during the last family four
bottles They recommended Q by Q neiRhbor
at time when system much debiitaied from the
effects OF Bilious Fever They appetite
and restored tone and vigor whole systsm one
Of the September numbers OF paper related expert
of the effects which time they
have had large sale and have become the
medicine ia this vicinity.
In conclusion, would say that groat pleasure In
giving this testimony the value Of
preparation. Respectfully yours, RALPH Lutte.
See advertisement. e7-amr
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BY A. GREEN. Auctioneer

Navy Yard at Auction.-On FRIDAY, the
the 18th instant, shall SELL in front Of the prem
ises. at O'Clock p. m, beautiful Building Lot,
fronting on sth street east, between and g SITS
south, next Lot south Of odd Fellows Han, near
Navy Yard, being lot No. in Square No 926 1t
1t fronts Al feet 2k inches, running back with a
side alley to 80 feet alley 100 feet inch, con-
tanning about 4, 500 square feet
Title indisputable.
Terms: One-fourth cash; balance in 6, IL and
Is months, for notes beoring interest from day Of
sale.
A deed given and a deed Of trust taken
1y l9-eoots A. GREEN, Auct.
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BvA GREEN, Auctloneer.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI.

j ture at Auction.-On FRIDAY, the 25th
instant, shall sell, at No. 353 street, between
18th and 14th streets. the residence Of a gentle.
man declining housekeeping, at 10 O'Clock a. m
a general ascot rent Of Furniture, viz:
Mahogany Sofas, parlor, and rocking Chairs
do Bureaus, dining and other Tables
do Bedsteads, hair. shuck, and cotton Mat.
Fine Gothic gilt frame French plate Mirror
3.ply stair and other Carpets and Mating
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware
Kitchen requisites, bronze Hat Rack
With many other articles vhic we deem I'M
necessary to enumerate.
Terms cash. A. GREEN,
1y2I-d Auctioneer.
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DIED.,

On the 18th instant, EDMONIA CHURCH
HILL, aged five months and eleven days, only
daughter Of G. st. George and Mary +. holland
On the 2lst inst, CHARLES T.. p q, son Of
John and Ann Davis, aged years, months and
81 days.
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD RESPECT
l. fully inform his fiends and public that in
order to make room for fall supplies he viii Offer
his stock Of goods at greatly reduced prices.
Dealers, Builders, Housekeepers, and all others
In want Of anything In our line are assured that
we will sell lower than can be purchase this side
Of the Atlantic cities JOS l. SAVAGE,
Sign Of the Gilt Saw, Penn avenue
jy 23-6t between 9th and 10th streets
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NOTICE.
TIIITHERS,S BRASS AND STRING RAND

XA uCN5- . DNASS AND STKIN6 BAND
w lately Of New York city, begs leave to in
form the public Of Washin gton, 6 eore etown, aud
Alexandra, that they now ready to farnish the
most fashionable and appropriate Music Of the
on the most reasonable terms, at the shortest no.
tice, by leaving orders at Mr.. HILBUS'S Music
Depot, on Pennsylvania avenue, corner OF 18th
street, or at Mr.. WITHERS' residence No 545
Sixth street, corner OF 6, south SIDE near the Gar.
rison. ..
All orders promptly attended to. jy 23-lm&
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TBD STOMACH BITTERs widely known throu the
west and north certain for cholera be found
la all the and Drug city. wine
glsssfu taken three times day before meals will
ell hatucncy hesviness from the you from
eostveness, assist Digestion givs good appetite and
part healthy tone to the whole and certain
for fever and sgue. JAMES N CALLAN,
Il AUan
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23-t

q = REWARD. OR STOLEN
pO on the Sd Of July, sorrel MARE, a.
blind In her left eye; her fore top and 10y
name down to the point Of her neck has been
trimmed. The above reward will be paid on her
delivery to me at No. ass Sd street. between *
and G streets, Island.
iy 2-3t* AUGUSTUS THOMAS
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DENTAL SURGERY.

nR. WILLIAM A. FRANKLIN HAVING
IL taken rooms at No. 44s Pennsyl- -
vania avenue, will be happy to serve S5N&
all who may stand In need Of the er-NIYW
vices Of a Dentist. His prices will be moderate,
and all work warranted. lie Scott
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NOTICE to- OUR PATRONS.

NOTICE TO OUR PATRONS.
WE RETURN OUR THANKS TO THOSE
w customers who have so promptly come for
ward and settled their accounts; and to those
who still have bills remaining unsettled they are
earnestly requested to close them by 5th day of
next month"; as 1t is very important to US that all
accounts should tie closed to LIST July.
COLLEY & SEARS,
jy 22-1Otd SOB 9TH st. doors north Pa av
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.

GOOD THREE sroRYBRICk HoUSp
~ and Lot at Auction.-On TUESDAY. the
Sstn instant, shall sell In front Of the premises
a.o O'clock p. m north part Of lot No. 2s In
square No $50 fronting 81 feet on 18th street west
rect to wide alley, with the improvements,
winch are good thTee-story Brick House, oon-
aiming nine conveniently arranged rooms and a
Wide passage through the house, wood shed, &C.
In the yard.
Terms: 0ne-thiId cash; balsnce In s, IL and
IL months, for notes bearing interest from day
Of sale A deed given and a deed Of trust taken
THE indisputable.
The above mentioned property is har dsomely
located on the same square Of the Demenou build
ings. A. GREEN,
Nv a1-eod&ds AuctioneeT.
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RESTORATIVEf-Is question asked daily hund reds
We answer without hesitation fesr of that
t the only article known which will do
the human hair. 1t will its growth-it will stop s
fslins-it will restore its natural Hair
but speedy aud eficacious Trial bottles
81; pints 81 quarts 81 Read the
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PISTOLS.

~ Single Barrel Pistols Of everv size, quality,
and price; Percussion CAPS, Shot Pouches, Pow
der Flasks, Gun Wadding, Gun Nipples, Ham
mers, Screws, Ram Rod Heads, Gun Worms,
Wadd Cutters, Nipple Wrenches, Main Springs,
and good assortment Of Gunsmiths' materials
for sale low by K X. LUNDY
jy 23-tr No. 12S Bridge street. Georgetown
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BY A. GREEN, Autioneer.

BY A. GREEN, Autioneer.
EXCELLENT FRAME HOUSE on 4tb
~ between r and @ streets north, mt Auc.
tien.-On WEDNESDAY, tie 3Oth Instant I
shall sell In front OF the premises, at6k O'Clock
P m, good and nearly new frame house, being
NO 3i2, on 4th, between and G streets north,
with the lot on which IL stands, IN square No,
80 The house contains good and conveniently
arranged rooms, with other Improvements on the
lot Terms at sale A GREEN
jy 22-eOd&ds Auctioneey
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II The Americans far surpass the English
in taking Dauzuerreotypss, Photographs and
Ambrotypss This attributed by some to the
greater brightness Of the American sun and
the dryer ctafacter Of our atmosphere.
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HOGS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN
l. stolen, have been de aimed. The AyH
owner can learn partic ulars by calling w ~
the office Of JUSTICE BRIGGS, Navy 49,
Yard, and by proving property and paying ex-
penses, get them again. jy 23-3t*
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III Coats, Pants, and Vests,
C1st

NOAH WALKER b Co, MARBLE HALL CLOTHING KMPo.
Browns Hotel Building, respectfully
their annual display of SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING
ready for inspection, comprising assortment Of
0EsTLHMEs YOUTHS CLOTHING of the
est designs IN material trimming, and workmanship
those who study excellence with fashion
tcles OF dress opportunity offered selecting
from Of the active stock goods this city
At YER prtce
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WIRE DISH COVERS, FLY BRUSHES.
w Feather Busters, Baskets, Satchels, Carpet
Bags, &c, at the House furnishing Store, a9J 7th
treet. jyl7 G.FRANClS
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4 AIDES ELASTIC BELTS, FRENCH
II working and moravian cotton, Linen Flour
ishtng Thread, India Rubber Combs Hair and
Tooth brushes, with general assortment Of
Fancy Notions and Toys suitable 70: presents, for
sale low by HAMMOND,
jy % 81 Seventh street
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THIS WEEKS ARRIVAL

THIS WEEKS ARRIVAL
WOO ID AND coal DEPOT
I CARGO OF RED ASH COAL FOR
Il Crates.
cargo OF Red Ash Coal, for Range,
l do White do. for Furnace,
1 do do do. for Radiators
Persons In want Of Coal, leaving their ortsv
will find them promptly attended 10 The best
article guaranteed. 4. J. e. w. NJ. GAIT,
N. w corner 18th and G stree ., No 547
III Goa kept under cover.
IL $40 lbs TO the ton.
Wood for the winter can now be laid In AT satie-
factory prices. jv2l-tf
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BY JAS. z. Mc6 UIKE, Auctioneer
EURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD RF.
Il fects at Auctisn.-On FRIDAY MORN
ING, July 25th, at 10 O'Clock, at the residence OF
late Mrs. Washbourne. on 18th, between G and
II streets, l shall sell the Furniture and House.
hold Effects, comprising
Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Wristbands
Chairs, Settee, Rockers, Looking Glasses
Sid board, dining Table, Clock
Carpets, Window Curtains, Bedding
Stores, Cr,ckery, Kitchen Utensils, &c.
Terms cash. BY order Of the executor.
jy I'D JAS T.. MCGUIRE, Auct.
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refriserant aud laxative, extensively used
nents Of Europe and America manufactured daily Soda
Fountains, of and highly approved construction
choice lot OF Havana Cigars; with full supply
tumery Hair Brushes Combs Shaving Brushes and Toilet
Goods generally Just received, direct
ILMAN's New Drug Store $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
e2o-tr
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(yAME TO THE STABLE OF THE SUB
~ scriber, brown Mare, with blaze a.
face and white bind legs. Whoever owns ~
the same will pay damages, and prove property,
and take her away. ROGER ADAMSON,
ty22-3tk No. l8t Fourteenth st bet & T
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A CARD.

CARD.
THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT-
l. fully inform his former patrons and >shn
the public generally, that he has resumed u
business at his old stand on street, be-
tive 10th and 1lth streets. He further -
states that he has sc .ured the best workmen: he
can confidently assure those who may patroniss
ths nea'e and mo t approved style. ~.
SAMUEL J. CATCHER
jy22-3tx Fashionable Boot Maker
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MAD. MOUNTS CONsUM

MAN, mOONT'S CONSUMfIlON DIES.
TROYER.
THIS INVALUABLE REMEDY CAN BE
Il had at No. $50 G street, between Eleventh
and Twelfth, south side, or at Stott's Apothecary
corner Of 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue
References: Rev. Mr. Phelps and Rev Mr..
Register, Foundry church and certificate from
the Rev. J. Hanson. iy 22.Im#
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(ORPORAT1ON SrOCk.-Ss,OoO Como
~ ration Of Washington Stock for sale at
feb 25--n CHUBB BR0IRERs.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON AND TOMORROW.
ByA. GREEN, Auctioneer.
NrArgONAU LIME RIINS AND FHR n r.

~ Lets Of Ground at Auctisn.-On THURS
DAY, the Gath instant shall sell In front Of the
premises, at O'Clock p. m the property known
on which they stand, being lots No. Q, 3, and q,
In square No 124, containing about 80 600 square
feet Of ground, on which are four fne lime kilns,
with commodious sheds and every other conven-
ience.
This property is at the corner Of north ID aud
2oth streets west and New York avenue.
Title indisputable
Terms One-ffth cash: balance In 6, ~, IS,
-, 30, and % months the purchaser 20 give notes
Tor the deferred payments, bearing interest from
the day OF sale. A deed given and deed OF trust
taken. A. GREEN,
us d Auctiopeer.
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WATCH RErURNs.-M. Hollohan. drun,
dismissed Jane McBennett, vagrant, worl
house thirty days; Miss Levin, taken for sal
keeping, dismissed; VIM. Adame, (colored
on suspicion Of stealing wood saw and Ak
security for further hearing.
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GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRiCEOF
BONNETS!
"E, THE UNDERSIGNED, IN ORDER
w 10 accommodate the Ladies and 70 ssu ~
out our entire stock Of Summer Goods, Bon al
acts, Flowers, Ribbons. &c. come 10 offer ~
TO sell patent Bonnets worth Sl2 at IS. Bonnets
worth So 10 81 SO. Also, Travelling and Straw
Bonnets, DC. Call before purchasing e sewhere,
10 save your money
CAROLINE PRIBRAMs DAUGHTERS,
Pa avenue, bet. 10th ana 1lth SITS
iy li.2w&
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BLACKIsTONE,S PAyILIOH

vs,HIS PLACE OF RESORT WILL BE
u open on the 3D. day OF July for the ac- A
has engaged a first rate CotilIion Band for ..:4
the season, and with his large and spendid Ball
Room offers vast ind Icements TO the lovers Of the
dance. His table will be constantly supplied
with the choicest liquors.
This is known TO be one Of the healthiest places
on the river, being situated between Blackistones
and 81 Catharine's Islands.
There will be celebration on the 4th q July,
and Ball and public Cotillion Parties on Thurs
day, 9th July, Thursday, 9TH August, and Thurs
The steamer Alice Price will land passenger
during the waiering season on Tuesdays and Fri
DAYS going down, and will stop for passengers on
Wednesdays and Saturdays on her return trina
The steamer Columbia will also land and "A Re "a
p ssengers on Wednesdays going TO, and on sun
days returning from Baltimore
Bosrd-sl per day for week or longer; 81, rs
je25-2m GEORGE. w. BLACKSTONE.
SPECTsCLEs, EYE GLASSES. &c
- Gold. silver, sne Steel, and Plated specta.
cles Gold, Steel, Shell, and Buffalo Eye Glasses,
Of all focuses.
Also, Magnihers Of every description, suitable
for engravers. physicians, draughtsmen, &c
*&*Particular attention paid to the selection OF
Glasses suited to the eyes Of wearers.
New Glasses PuI into old frames.
M. w. GAIT BRO jewelers.
~ l2-n 32i Pa. ay., bet. 9th and 10Th sts
NTOHAIk, MADRAS, AND sUMMTR
WI sTOCkS AND TIES All In want ofthese
articles will please give US a call, and examine
our assortment. Prices low for cash.
GEO Il. b WHITE CO.
Scents furnishing Store, 2ss, Pa. ave bet 9th
and 10th streets. ivlQ
EAUZE UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAW.
" ers.-We have just opened a further supply
Of
ef %n , MsIinO shirts h, and Drawers
Do silk DO do
Making our assortment complies.
II ALSO
A good assortment Of Ladies' 6auntletts, win
/ our usual supply Of choice Extracts. Soaps Co
L lognes, &c, at STEVENS'S Selesroom
II ty19 Browns Hotel
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ToBAcCO.-We call the attention of the Low.
ers Of good chewing tobacco to a sample sent
z. M. P. King, just from the manufactorv. as
it is really something extra.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

SENATORS SEwAR, AND SUMNER.-The
Albany Argus says, o allusion to the state
ment of Senator Douglas that Mr. Summers
speech was deliberately written out and re.
hearsed before delivery:
"Senator Seward was present at the re.
hearsal, and listened with regret to the ex-
travagant provdcaton with which it was fill
ed. He entreated the Massachusetts Sen
ator to make l. less offensive; and ADVISED
him to curtail those very passages, and to
strike out those accusations, which proved
afterwards, SO offensive to the Senate and
the public.
We regret that th, advice of the New York
Senator was not leeded. H. might have
averted an occurretce, for which it is true
there was no justiicable provocation, but
which can only be regarded as calamity"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

A FRFE Soil FIRE EATER.--The Herald
Of Freedom, published at Lawrence, Kansas
on the l2th January last, issued the follow
ing challenge:
aCome one, come all, slavocrats and null
lifers; we have rifles enough, and bullets
enoug to send you all to your (and Judas
.own place. If you're coming, why don't
you come alongr"
Well, they came, and the editor went;
making so straight shirt tail that the boys
might have played "marbles" on it-Rich-
mond despatch.
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To MEASURE Hay IN Mows.-The editor
of the New Jersey Farmer says that he has
proved the following rule for finding the
number of tons of hay in given bulk: "Take
now of IL or Is feet in depth, and which
has been filled with hay,as it was drawn from
the field, and has been lying till spring, and
measure the length, breadth, and height in
feet-multiply them to get the cubica con-
tents. For instance-the length is 20 feet,
breadth 40 feet, and height l6 feet-20 times
40 makes 800, multiplied by l6, equal to l2,-
800 cubic feet, which, being divided by 700,
the number of feet that make n ton of 1000
lbs., will give l8 tons 200 lbs. The top of a
NOW, say about one third, we rate at 300 feet
to the ton, the middle TOO feet, and the bot
tom of the NOW at 600-so the whole bulk
would average 700 feet, if the nov is l2 or
Is feet deep, but if only or 6 feet deep, count
800 feet for ton, and so accordingly with
other bulks"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

A WARNIsG.-A late number of the
Courier du Pas dc Calais, contains theef
lowing:
"Two men lately entered an inn in Cam
brai, ordered coffee, and died shortly after
swallowing cup each. The landlady sum-
moned the poliece, who declared that the
men had been poisoned. 'Impossibe," cri.
ed the landlady," "they have drank cup
of coffee each, and that can do no harm."-
She at once drank n cup of coffee to prove
its innocence. The same result, however,
eDsued in her case, as she was seized with
terrible pains, and also died. On examining
the pot, box ofucifer, or locofoco matches
was found lying in it,"
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t5y- On the g6th instant, a large pumbc,

tY- On the 26th instant, a large number
of Germans had . celebration on Bloody ISL
and, near ST. Louis, Towards evening n
gang of men and boys, said to belong to the
steamboats, in port, crossed over to the island
and commenced an indiscrimnate attack up.
on the beer barrels, stands, &c. of the Ger
mans. A large tent, in which they had been
dancing, was then set on fire and consumed,
after which the rowdies left for the city,
where six of them were Immediately arrested.
They alleged, as a reason for their conduct,
that one of their companions had been beaten,
the week previous, by German.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

DEATH AMONG THE MuD TURTLEs.-The
Sandusky (Ohio) Register says: at is a sim
gular fact That the common mud turtles are
coming ashore dead, by thousands, in the
"Cove," and on Cedar Point. The beach ia
lined with them, and every wave seems to
add to the number. The cause of such gem
era destruction is to be found in the winter,
which froze the water 10 closely as TO leave
no chance for the poor creatures to get air,
so they drowned by thousands. On Cedar
Point, the number washed ashore is almost
countless"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

WHIcs OF FLoRIDA.-A meeting of the
old line Wings of Middle Florida was held
in Tallahassee last Saturday week. We
give the following from among the resolu.
tons adopted:
That having undlminished confidence in
Millard Fillmore, as a Statesman aud a Pa
triot, who has been tried and found faithful
to the Constitution, and duly appreciating
his high character and distinguished abl-
tiles, we will cheeriully support him for the
Presidency.
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eB-T The New York Mirror, in an article
The Mission of the Pulpit" says:

The greatest danger to the American Pu.
pit is involved in this attempt to divert it
from its high stand point Of neutrality on all
those questions which do not come within
the pale of its legitimate mission, and are
not recognized among the plain and simple
tenets OF the gospel. It's only safe recourse is
to the Bible, and the doctrines it is there en-.
Joined to preach, it must proclaim without
fear or favor. II it shrinks from this duty it
is unworthy of its high missions. But the
moment it steps aside into the arena of po.
litical discussion, or becomes involved in the
heated controversies Of the world, it proves
recreation to its trust, and loses the prestige
of its sacred vocation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

A WEALTHY TowN-The valuation Of
Providence, z. l., is $56,o0o,0Oo, and its to.
tai wealth is computed at S75,793,297 which
distributed among 47.7sO people would give
an average of nearly $4,000 to each man,
woman and child.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

A CURIOUS RIvER.-In province of Anda.
lusa, in Spain, there is river called the
Iinto, from the linze of its waters which
are as yellow as Topaz. 1t possesses the
most extraordinary and singular qualities
If a stone happen to fail in and rest upon
another, they both become, in one years
time, perfectly united and conglutinated.-
All the plants on the banks nre withered by
its waters whenever they overflow. No kind
of verdure will come up where its waters
reaches, nor can any fish live in its stream
The river rises in the Sirrea Morena noun
taius, and its singular properties continue un.
til other rivers run into it and alter its nature,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

rW- 1t is estimated that the Montgomery
and Pensacola Rail Road will receive, under
the recent grants from Congress, land to the
amount of735,O00 acres, 100000 of which
will fab to the Florida part of the line and
$4,000 to the Alabama part. The aid ti.as
given, ii is thought, will secure the compile
tiOn OF the work, and at an early day.
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"Tommy," said a TOPPING father, a little
sight, to his son-"Tommy, hic---my boy,
mind your daddy, and ever walk in his-hic
footsteps" That might do, perhaps" replied
the juvenile, "lf wanted to go into the
corkscrew or Virginia fence business" The
paternal guardian raised his cane, but Tom.
my lodged it.