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MORE NEW GOODS.

IOHN H. SMOoT, NO. 11s SOUTH SIDE
y Bridge street, near High, Georgetown, ID. c ,
has received additional supply Of Fall and
Winter GOODS, making his assortment very
complete
In his stock will be found first rate assert
me1t Of
La, 81 Dress Goods
Black Moire Antique silks
Moire Antique Cloak and Dress Trimmings
Rich striped and Moire Antique Sash and Bonnet
Ribbons
Swiss and Cambria Bands, Collars and Sleeves
Black and cold Cloths, for Cloaks
Stella, Brocha and Bay State Shawls
With a good assortment Of the best makes Fian-
nels, Blankets, and Dry Goods generally.
My stock being desirable and cheap purchasers
will find 1t to their advantage to call before getting
fully supplied. J. II. SMOOT.
nov 13-U ...E
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COFFIN WARERooM, &c.

Il WILLIAM PLANT & CO, UNDERfA-
Js sKERS-residencei ais Seventh
street, between u and n streets. -
Interments procured in any ground
or cemetery. Coins, Caps, Shpuds, Carriages,
Hearse, and every article for interments Of
the best quality furnished at short notice. on the
most reasonable terms, and at all hours Of the
night. Having the exclusive night OK Crump's
Patent Corpse Preseryer, we guarantee to keep the
dead for any length Of time. iy lily
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LADIES

MAY BE SERVED (BY LADIES) WITH
lSI every variety Of Cosmetic and Articles accom-
panying the toilet, at THE LAKES,
S0i Pa. avenue, near Adams Express.
dec 2i-H .l ~ =
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GENERAL INVITATION TO Y

A GENERAL INVITATION TO EX-
N amipe one Of the largest and best assortments
Of Parlor Grand, Square, and Boudoir PIANOS
ever exhibited to a Washington public. Persons
wishing to purchase, will find that they can be
accommodated on the most liberal terms by early
application at the Music Depot star Buildings, ,
=. .,.- ..-. -,, GEO HILBUS, Agent.
Constantly In receipt Of NEW MUSIC.
dec A-fr .---,r .r
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S. =, AODyE8IS

S. z. AOOyER,S
Root, Shoe, and Trunk Est ablishment,
Iron Hall, Pa. avenue, between 9Th and 10th SITS.
I HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR LADIES,
MISSES, and CHILDREN, Clsth, ~sbr
Button, Buckskin, lined Button, Healed Il
CATERS. Also, thick and thin Caters; ~
Bronze, Black, and COlored, at S125, s
French White Satin Glicerious SLIPPERS, Cen
temen's French Patent Leather BOOTS and
SHOES, Of all descriptions; Gentlcmen's De-
tached CATERS, all cOlOrs; Boys and Youth s
My stock OF F all and Winter Wear, recently Sc
lected from the mOstCelebrated manufacturers, Is
very superior.
promises to offer unusual inducements and re-
specially solicit your patronage and Influence
dec At p HOOVER
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BALLS.
.- PRO BONO PUBLICO.
TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
Franklin Fire Company!-

I'm honor of the Birth-night of the illus
trious DIR. Franklin.
rS,HE COMPANY RESPECTFULLY AN
II nounceto their friends and the public that
they will give their Twenty ninth Annual Ball on
THURSDAY EVENING, January 18th, 1856, at
Carusi's Assembly Rooms o..
The general satisfaction our annual balls have
heretofore given and the entire success attending
them, inspires us 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 exertions will be spared that may contribute
to the enjoyment and pleasure Of those who may
honor us with their presence.
obiiging and expsrienced Floor Managers have
been selecte whose every exertion will be to give
satisfaction in regard to the floor. '.
Supper will be furnished by an experienced
caterer.
CONNECTIONS, Ice Cream, Fruit, &C. will be pro-
vided by one OF our city's most skillful confec-
TONERS
A fsvorite Cotillon Band has been engaged for
the occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR-admittinga gentle
NAB and ladies.
No Hats or Caps will be allowed in the hall ex-
cept those worn by the Firemen.
fhe entire company will act as the Committee
OF Reception.
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WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

JUST RECEIVED-A SELECTION OF
y LONDON AND GENEVA WATCHES,
RICH JEWELRY. and a few pieces Of fine
SILVER WARE, for sale at New York prices.
CHAUNCEY WARMER,
MATCHMAKER and yewsler, No. $40 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, with Il. GALLIGAN & co dealers
In fne FANCY GOODS, PLATED WARE
PERFTMERY, CUTLERY, &e., &C., snder
Brosras' Hotel, sign ofthe Golden Watch, Wash
ington, ID. C.. i dec 2f-2w#
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NEW FRUIrs-NEv FRUITS.

Sole Agency for the District Of Columbia a
No. IS HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, ID
G. dec 5-2awlm
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IiiTS!-HATS s!

NEW YORK WINTER STYLES OF n
~ Beebc, I.earY, Genin, with other fash N
ionzblc Gentlemen's Dress HATS, full -
and complete assortment at
LANES Hat, Cap
And Gents FUN. Store, 42i Pa. avenue.
doc 1-tf
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PHRENOLOGY.
The PIANO FORTE CLASSES

MR.. w. HE NRY PAL M X r,
WILL meet at the Academy Of Music, corner
w of 9th and d streets, on and after MON
DAY, Oct. Sth, 1855. The pupils are requested
to be In attendance on the DAYS and hours speci-
fed In the notices addressed to them.
oot4 w HENRY PALMER, Director.
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A WASHINGTON MARKET AND GRASS
FARM FOR SALE.

ttH Odk " OOuj bedSOhcQ ana stanQ1ngs
I OVER GISBORO', THE BEST FARM IN
IL the District, situated on the Potomac, two and
half miles from the United States bridge at the
Navy Yard, containing 200 acres. rs Of 1t timothy
land well set; 80 arabic, in three fields; one down
In wheat one In young clover, the other clover for
fallow. Also, IS acres in a market garden rent
Ing yearly from $500 to $500. The grass cut last
rear, without top dressing 100 tons, sold In this
market at $50 ton The corn land yields eight
barrels to the acre.
The improvements are fine brick house OF ten
rooms and cellar, large barn, new corn house,
gardeners house, overseer's house, and negro
quarters, all in good condition. The shore is a
fishery; fine for herring, fair for shad.
Also, for sale, another tract Of land, l21 acres,
two miles from the Navy Yard bridge, part clear
ed, fne soil and exposure for a market garden,
the rest well wooded, and will cut from
1000 to 5000 cords Oak Wood.
Now on II $50 to 400 cords seasoned oak, cut last
winter. The wood will pay for the land
The Improvements are new, a small dwelling
corn house, and a stable for six horses
Referto HUGH BERNARD SWEENY,
OF the Banking house Of Sweeny, Rittenhouse,
Co. dec 2l-d2w.
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RIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS, IN RICH
- Velvet, Turkey Morocco, and plain binding.
Cbildrens' Books, the most extensive assert
ment to be found In the District -r ..f
Miss Bunkley's Escaped Novice, price 81.
Harper's Magazine for January
Also, large assortment Of ivory and pearl
handle PENKNIVES, PISTOLS OF all kinds.
Forsale by f.. X. LUNDY,
dec 21-tr No. 128 Bridge st Georgetown.
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OFFICIAL,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. L, 1855.
Notice is hereby given TO holders Of stocks Of
the United States that this Department will pur-
chase to the amount OF 81 500 600 Of said stocks
at any time when the same NAV be offered prior TO
the 1st day Of June next and will pay therefor the
following prices, to wit:
For stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium Of ten
per cent for stock Of the loans Of 1s47 and 1918,
a premium Of sixteen per cent; for stock issued
under the act Of 1850, commonly called Texas in
| demnity stock, premium Of six per cent; and
for stock OF the loan Of 1916, redeemable on the
I2h November, 1916, II received at the Treasury
prior to the 1st day Of January next, premium
of 2X per cent; II received between the 1st JAN
uary and the 3lst Of March next, a premium Of
per cent and II received after the 31st of arch
and prior to said Ist Of June next, premium of
~ per cent.
Interest will also be allowed OH said stocks at
the rates specified I'm the certificates, from the LIST
July last, If assigned with the principal Of the
certificates received prior 20 the LIST OF January
next. After that date the interest will be allowed
in addition to the premium from LIST Of January to
the date Of their receipt In both cases days
interest will be allowed I'm addition for the money
to reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted to this Department un-
der the present notice shonld be duly assigned to
the United States with the current half years In
terest If sent prior to the 1st Of January nexD by
the party entitled to receive the purchase money
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon the assistant treasurers at Boston, New York,
or Philadelphia as the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
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Marriage, Us duties ana dlsqudii ucdtionS, and
their remedies; with Autographs, illustrating the
Anatomy and Physiology, and Diseases OF the Re-
productive Organs OF both sexes, their structure,
uses, and functions. A popular and comprehen-
sive Treatise on the Duties and Causaltles Of sin
gle and married life-happy and fruitful alliances,
mode Of securing them-infelicitous and infertile
ones-their obviatioa and removal important
hints to those contemplating matrmOny, that will
overcome objections to 1t; none, however, should
take this important step without first consulting its
pages-commentaries on the diseases and medical
treatment of females from infancy TO old age each
case graphically illustrated by beautiful lithogra
phic plates-nervous debility, its causes and sure
by process at once so simple, safe and effectuaf
that failure Is smpoSsible-rules for daily manage
ment-an essay on SpormatorTh9a. with practical
observations on the safer and more successful mode
OF neutrality-suspicious. hints on the evils re-
suliing from empirical practice-an ESSAY on all
diseases arising from indiscreton, with plain and
simple rules by which al persons can cure them
selves without mercury-remedes for those self
inflicted miseries and disappointed hopes so un-
fortunately prevalent in the young. IL is truth
ful adviser to the married and those contemplating
marriage. Its perusal is particularly recommend
ed to persons entertaining secret doubts Of their
physical condition, and who are conscious Of hav-
ing hazarded the health, happiness, and privileges
to which every human being is 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
CROIX upon any Of the diseases upon which this
book treats, either personally or by mail. Medi-
cine sent TO any part az the Union accordn to di-
rections, safely packed and carefully secured from
all observation
Address Dr. M B LACROIX No. 81 Maiden
Lane, or Post Office Box $40 Albany, N. Y.
III Once open daily, from a IN to p m and
on Sunday from until D. m.
III Once REMOVED from No 56 Beaver st.
TO 81 Maiden Lane, albany, Nsw York.
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have made arrangements with one Of the best
boot makers in Philadelphia to be kept constantly
supplied with the very best and most fashionable
French calf skin sewed D o TS warranted
French calf, or no sale, which l offer for the un-
precedented low price Of 80 62x. | have shown
them to competent judges, who pronounce them
to be the best Boots for the price in the United
States. 80
| also have splendid sewed CATER BOOT,
made Of the very best French calf skin patent
leather, all Of the latest style, for S3 So
Competition Is out Of the question. All ask Is
for gentlemen to come and see for themselves
Terms positively cash dec 6-eo3m
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PRENIUM EXCELsIOR sAFETY FUs

FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING.
81 FP; C., F, IF, FFF, in 100, SO, and 5-h
kegs. Also,
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LII THE NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED
"A received and for sale, at SHlLLINGTON'S
BOOKSTORE.
Caspar, by the author Of ''Wide Wide World -
The Mysterious Story Book, or the Good Step
Mother
Lances Of Lynwood, new Juvenile book, by the
author Of the Heir Of RGdclih'e.
Travels, Voyages, and Adventures Of Gilbert Go
ahead, by Peter Farley
Mimic Life, by Mrs. Richie, formerly Mrs. Mo
watt
Widow Bedott Papers
The Hunters Feast, or Conversation around the
Camp Fire, by Capt. Mayne Reid, author Of
the Scalp Hunters
Ten Years among the Mail Bags
Fanny Grey, history of life in a series of six
beautiful figures, the neatest and most delight
ful gift for children that we have seen.
Blank Books and Stationery Of every descrip-
ton, at the lowest prices, for sale at
SHlLLINGTON'S
Stationery and Book Establishment, Odeon
Building cor. Pa. av. and AZ st. dec 31-tf
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PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATISE
ON THE
VIEW OF MARRIAGE,
. LA ok, NJ. D.,

M. b. La GROIN, NJ. d.,
ALBANY, N. Y,
$50 P0gss and 100 Fins, Plain, and CoIored LiiA-
OsrGphS and Plates.
PRICE ONLY TWENTY FIVE CENTS.
Sent Free Of Postage to all parts Of the Union
CHEAPEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED
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1TEW YEAR PRESENTS
" AT 3O6 Penna. avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets JOHN F. ELLIS.
dec %
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CLoCKs, CLOCKS, CLOCKS, at
" THE LAKES,
dec 2t-f o. 80 504 Pennsylvania avenue.
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VINE GOODS FOR PRESENTS at ELLIS,S
306 Pa. avenue, near 10th street. dec 20
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NEW YORK HATS.
ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN

WISH ALL GENTLEMEN WHO ARE IN
Il want Of Hats to bear in 1x~fsrrfTys,
mind that the plan which ssSSI stAti$sJ
adopted six months ago, Of 6rs;fsg gt SIz5x&
selling HATS and CAPS sssSsss rxss8
at greatly reduced prices, ssS4A at Ssa
for cash only, is In success. - 49,
full operation, consequently 1 asft sfslI@
those who pay cash have ESGs bbssSSsTsSsS bssSsTSS
the benefit Of cash, and are sss r1I-sss 10
not charged twenty five per <ssst s--ssr --=sr
cent. extra profit to offset asa<z1asas
bad debts.
The very best and most fashionable DRESS
HATS, at SO So equal to any usually sold at S5,
and the best SO Hat south Of New York; and
first rate, durable, and fashionable Hat, SO so.
A full supply of black and brown ELF HATS,
and Childrea's Fancy Goods, at very low prices.
Small profits and quick sales Is the motto.
ANTHONY, Practical Halter,
Seventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue,
Opposite Dexter's Hotel
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GUH.POWDER

GUN-P WIDER
FOR MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE.
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BAGUERREOrYPES

TAKEN BY LADY.
AIRS A G. REDMOND HAVING removed
Is1 TO her NEW ROOMS, on 9TH st, between
III and /, Is prepared to take LIKENESSES In
the best style Of the art.
PICTURES well taken and put up In embossed
cases for FIFTY CENTS nov 22-u
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In quantities to suit purchasers.
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~ and containing nearly
double the quantity Of read
ing matter In that Of the
FIFTY CENT OR DOL
LAR PUBLICATIONS
IL treats on the PHI YSIOL-
OGY OF MARRIAGE,
and the Secret Infrmities
and Disorder Of Youth and
Maturity, resulting from ex-
cesses, which destroy the
physical and mental pow
ers, with Observations on
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sUPERFINE SPORTING GUN.PoWDE

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JONAS p. LEVY,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE

General Commission Forwarding Merchant
INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER,
No.i74 Pa av., two doors below U ). Hotel,
WAsHINeToN CITY, ID. c..
NB.-COuntry Merchants are requested to give
me a call before purchasing elsewhere.
oc 2-iV'
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ARRIVALS AT THE EXCHANGE HoreI
AND BALLARD HauSE.

=,
JYeqne, W HOn, HAlax, Lynch Jr 81 Louis a er.x-
" Gravely Henry Claiborne Frnnkn. M ana NJ,
Burr nurse and ehid, Richmond Wilton O d n
bss MS Bills, DEWITT, Lynehburg Va Gordon Alb--
msrie skipvith, o. BarrAnd Us NJ Russell Va
Hunter Caroline; worr-n and son, chamh~rap Rey
hnErode, Norfolk, q Nelson, Middesex L
poI p bos'sti Hanover DIhbe Brunsut
kaegh, q Maupin MAupin, Maupp ana svst
Burnley, La; stotber lady sny,he co 4 m ,.r,
and lady children and svr svt o..
kooo Mrs kobb, Miss Robb, Lishtoot Berusrd We
son Nm HeoP. B.lt.ors; Iady Ps Mr. ch.m-
oeriAin .nd sv Norfolk Smith. anS
va a Ssnes,, and nee- Orange Y; MAJ TslIaferro
hrmp and Gloucestrr n
Prints, RrgersvIe, Tenn Mis- Wrshf Mjs. y,,n,
Mhmirgon g. Bn, Jordan Brsxton wife and W.
Dr Jsier and lady, II Cook Holt Va j srof w..
Barssdae Columbus, Miss; Mrs Johnslon MIS-,
yuia Alexander, Miss Alexander, Charlotte q ~ WhI-
Staanon; % Hon jas Garland Blsessord KsAn HoI-
ms LyneholrE W Coeke, Cooke Cumberland. nsbur
Mane Dr. woruy, King william bIr. N sfdlrr PIorts- y
hasey Haley, Geo. Cole. Halifax Enslh unon
HAIL va Urqlhsrt, Southampton; j VI
snoonela Henry II Graves and lady. Richmond Minor
ehhoen ana nurse Brooklyn Waters
.oun' Dc Hanheld lady and child, Philadelphia Van
burg A @ Bovles Louisa - "
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-20

NAYoR's CouRr.-On Thursday, an interesting eouple
John Doet and his wife Betsy charged with Joint,
committing assault the person Of Morris Powers
hat induced the hostile demonstration was not so clear
as that during the engagement the complainant was one
OF the powers that had 20 give in. Hence tie arrest
The case ended very equtahy John Doet was sent to
jail because he could give security keep the peace
and bis better half" home TO take care OF lot
OF little responsibilities she possessed because they could
Jas. Bowers and George G. Rove, were charged With
PerOrating the person Of Lawrence Spain witb sharp
iron instrument the serious detriment Of his physical
anatomy The not being ready for examination the
parties permitted 10 retiie till morning TO the
quiet precincts Of the city jail The Of Bowers and
Rowe familiar TO the readers OF Richmond police re-
ports.
John Drill next called for. The advantage Of be-
ing bad boy has been sgnsIy illustrated by John Or
r There no reasonable ground doubt that he ne
John has been buoyant youth ~ his tine and his time
is not yet passed II he does now amend his ways
he will hnd that in old age he will display the figure OF
poor, shiies whom fortune has make foot ball
of, until All the bucyaney has been thumped out Of him
Looking back upon the past while standing on pyramid
Of his used up hoycs he will regret that he did
not make hsy while the shOnc John vas placed In
duranco vile months since, an ncorrEibly bad
boy, and for aught We know, John s still This only
do know that John Drill on Thurssy bsiled ont
by gentleman, who has hopes Of inducing him in future
to tread the right psth We hope he will succeed
Yesterday the proceedings at the Mayors Court we're
devoid Of public interest
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IMPORTANT FROM NFYIco

NEW ORtxAss Sept l6.-The Pcayune has letter, from,
Havana, which mention considerable excitement among
the omeas mere In consequence Of report which had
reached the Island Of a serious difficulty betv.en a..
government OF Mexico and the British minister TO that
country.
Ioe aa TO have been Of graves nature
that the Minister had demanded his and order.
had been transmitted to Havana for the sailing Of British
squadron from that port for Mexico enorce the emands
AT the latest advices from Havana the ofth.
British steamer Tartar engaged in collecting naval
force which would sail for scene Of action
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-20

DrArH OF wAtrER J. ALtrx.-ws reeret to learn
from the Norfolk papers that Mr.. Walter J. Allen, Who
but few days ago engaged in attending to bis du-
ties a. local editor Of the Norfolk American died in that
CITY Thursday, Of consumption leaving wife, mother
bic 2sth year NJ A. VS. practical printer and for.
mery resided In this city. His numerous friends here,
will lament his untimelv death
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-09-20
NORTHERN MARKETS.

NEw YoRK, Sept ls.--Flour to-day has an advancing
tendency. Sales of State at IS 75 25 Ohio sf
s6 80 so Sales Of Southern white wheat al Al ss
gina skies e2 SIS.
bALIlxoRE, Sept ls.-Flour has declined an eighth
Sales OF Howard street at Sc sfi Wheat has also de-
al Sc. Corn is lower; white as a Sc cts yellow az
IS cts
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RELIGIOUS last Sunday morning and
.itsruooH, Rev j. Ills of California formerly nr.c
Using lawyer at the Albermare bar preached in the Ran
st Ohurch in Charlottesville. be has as We have aires
stated, accepted ca" from the Leigh Street Bantist
church, OF this city. At night Rev Thomas Hnms q,
portsmouth, preached in the same place
series OF religious meetings have been held at the
noun, noun Ed Baptist Church. in AlbernAre county for
more than week past aud still in operation large
number OF persons having proessed conversion The
pastor OF the church, Rev. j. Massey on Monday
lor'!-hihe persons, and seventy persons had up
10 that time proiessed conversion y
In the EbeDezer Baptist Church. Amherst under
the pastoral charge OF Rev T. w Roberts thirty ncr
sons we're converted during the continuance Of protrac
ted meeting.
In the Fluvanna Baptist Church under the ehsros n,
Kew r. > Henson some twenty-eght persons professed
conversion, during a recent protracted meeting.
Al the annual session Of Goshen Baptist Association
held IN Hanover county, the 9Th 10th and III inst
there vas contributed by the churches for Missionary
purposes tue sum OF 800 and appropriated follows
1850; State Missions, 81 500.
For several nights past protracted religious service,
have been held at the Methodist Church South in Fred
some OF the congregation have proessed con-
version, and many others manifest a deep interest
We learn that Rev. A NJ POND .xter who b.. r.c.D,
travelled pretty extensively n the Southern States sta
ted at the Goshen Association last week that II was the
prevalent opinion that the Southern BAPTIST Theological
seminary would be located in Charloesvie somewhere
IN the vicinity Of the University Some 5000 200 have
already been contributed for establishment in the South
but an amount much larger will be necessary TO put the
Institution int successful operation Perhaps the amount
Of 100000 will be necessary
The Board OF Trustees Of Erskine College South Caro-
hna, have recently conferred the degree Of Doctor of m
vmty upon the Rev. Horatio Thompson Pastor OF the
Associate Reform Presbyterian Church Timber Ridge
in Rockbrdge county.
Inc dedication OF the new Baptist Church erected
near Judge Fields Alum Spring, in Culpeper county
took place on Sunday last large audience attended
and manifested much interest in appropriate and SOL
emn services OF the occasion. The preached
by the Rev. c. George
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NEWS BY TEI.E14kApa
FROM KANSAS.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept ls.-Governor Gesry dejv,r-
60 MS inaugural address Lecompton on the lth inst
oeprscses the continuance Of the strife which prevail
citizens OF neighborng States 1t promises Justice To an
OF party and expects obedience to the laws
OF the Legislature until repealed
Governor Geary has issued proclamation dscbsrp,pg
tue volunteer militia and commanding all armed bands to
despers or Quit the territory.