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Mr.. Busey moved TO increase the appropriation
in the one hundred and ninth and one hundred
and tenth lines from $120 TO $240, for publishing
tho laws and advertisements OF the Corporation,
and for two copies of the daily papers in which
they are published; which was agreed TO.
Mr. Dove moved to strike out In the one hundred
and eighteenth and one hundred and nineteenth
lines the sum of $3.50 for the contingent expenses
OF the two Boards, and TO insert $l7o Tor each
Board, to ba disbursed by each Board respectively
which was also agreed to.
Mr. Busey moved 10 insert In the one hundred
and thrty-sxth line the sum OF SlOo ior tne Ane-
rican Hook and Ladder Company; whicn was also
agreed-to.
Mr.. Riggs moved to increase the appropriation
in the one hundred and thirty line from two
TO four hundred dollars for the contingent expen-
ses of the auxiliary guard, and by adding thereto
the words "provided detailed statement be
presented to the two Boards quarterly" which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Busey moved to add to the end Of the first
section the words provided that no part of the
money herein appropriated shall be expended for
any other purposes than those specified !" which
was agreed to.
Mr.. Riggs moved to strike out the second sec
ton of the bill, in these words:
"A,ld be it enacted, That no part of the above
appropriations providing for the payment of sal
aries to the officers of this Corporation shall be
paid for any services rendered after the parties
have been rejected by the Board of Aldermen"
And the question being taken, it was determined
in the negative, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Bayly, Dove, Miller, Moore, and
Riggs.
Nays-Messrs Busey, Evans, Emery, Houston,
Pearson, Ruff Tretler, and Clarke-S.
The bill was then, on motion of Mr. Busey post
poned until Monday next and made the special
order for that day.
The bill from the Board of Common Council en-
titled "An act making an appropriation to pay
deficiency for building house for the American
Hook and Ladder Company" was taken up, read
twice, and referred to the Committee on the Fire
Department.
The bill from the same Board entitled "An act
for the relief of the Metropolitan Hook and Lad
der Company" was taken up read three times and
passed
The bill from the same Board entitled ''An act
making appropriations for the casual repairs of
streets and the cleaning of alleys and CUTTERS and
for other purpose es, in the several wards of the
city, for the year ending June 80, 1887" was Ia
ken up, read twice, and referred to the Committee
on Finance
The Chair laid before the Board communica-
ton from the Mayor, returning, with his objec-
tons the bill which originated In this Board, enti-
tied "An act amendatory of the act approved
March l5 1854 in relation to the salaries of teach
ers of public Schools and authorizing the appoint
ment of sub-assstant teachers"
The communication having been read
The question was put, "Shall the bill pass, the
Mayors objections to the contrary notwithstand
ing ?" and it was determined in the negative
The communication was then, on motion of Mr..
Riggs, referred to the Committee on Public
Schools
And the Board adjourned.
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After Gov johnson made his speech on the 18th
of last month, in this city, on Broad street, Gov
johnson, COL VIM. H. Polk, w. R. Cox, ESQ.,, and
Rob't W. Haywood, came into Jas. Kerr's grocery,
on Cedar street, about IL o'clock at night, and
after they had drunk their juleps," Col. VIM. H.
Polk, State elector, said to w. R. Cox, county
elector of Davidson, in the presence and hearing
of Gov. johnson, w. R. Haywood, and others,
that they mast charge from the word 90 Abolition
ism Millard Fillmore, If he were the soundest
man IN the world; and Gov. johnson then replied,
Yes and make it your main point.
This is from card published in the Nashville
Gazette, by Mr.. Kosciusko Branch, under his own
name. We have no doubt of the truth of the state
ment The whole of the Sag Nicht eectioneerers
have adopted the line of conduct marked out by
VIM. H. Polk and Gov. johnson. Knowing Mr.
Fillmore to be one of the soundest men in the
world upon the subject of slavery, they have
"charged Abotionism on him from the word CO."
They are endeavoring to practice most villanous
and stupendous frand.
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permanent residence.

LAST IsLAND.-The New Orleans Picayune says ::
" Last Island is an island in the Gulf of Mexico,
which has been for some years made summer re-
sort for planters and their families from the inte-
rior parishes of Lafourche and Attakapas, and
some from the city. 1t is distant from the main
land at the mouth of the bayou about twenty miles;
the nearest land is five or six miles distant The
island is about twenty-five miles in length, and
from half to three quarters of mile widet-only
three or four feet above the level of the gulf 1t
is exposed to the full sweep of the waters and
southern breezes, which have madeit desirable
retreat in the summer months. This year the island
is reported to have been well patronized, and the
anxiety is therefore intense to learn who were ex-
posed to the Storm and what losses we have to
deplore"
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CONWAY ROBINSON, ESQ.,, of Richmond, the en-
inent urist, intends taking up his residence in this
city, for the purpose of practising in the United
States Supreme Court. Mr.. Robinson is an orna-
ment to the bar of Virginia, and his accession to
that of Washington will add another star to the
legal constellation which now adorns it, The bar
of Washington now ranks with the ablest in the
Union, and is annually increasing in talent and in
fuence. At the close of the present administra-
tion, Mr. Gushing, the Attorney General, will be
added to its rolls. This gentleman is now erect
ing handsome house on Franklin square, as
permanent residence.
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The Outcome of "Spiritualism''-Hor
BILE Affair in BordentOwn, N. j.

Die AHalr In bOruenIOWn, ~. Js
The following particulars of some most singular
circumstances which have recently taken place at
Bordentown, New jersey we believe to be strictly
true-the names are suppressed for obvious rea-
sons. The story has been contradicted, we are
aware, since its first publication, but we are as
sured by respectable citizen of Bordentown that
it is true:
An individual residing in Bordentown, who has
been for some time believer in spiritualism and
its accompanying delusons, had son who return
ed from Albany in dying condition with consump-
ton, last week, and Friday or Saturday he died.
The deceased had previously been engaged to a
young lady aged about seventeen, now residing in
the house of her intended father-n1aw, and she,
too is firm believer in the spiritual notions as
well as her lover and his father. On Sunday morn
ing last, with the consent of the young mans fa-
ther, this young lady married to the corpse by
the "spiritual ceremony" which was performed
through boy who acted as medium The young
lady was attired in all the usual bridal parapher-
MALTA at the ceremony, and after it was over the
funeral of the deceased took place. 1t was attend
ed, we learn, by upwards of two thousand persons
from Bordentown and vicinity, who had been at
tracted to the spot by morbid curiosity.
The young lady acted at the grave like one real
ly possessed with an evil spirit; she raved and
flung herself into the grave, and was with great
difficulty borne from the spot to the residence of
the madman whom she regards as her father-in
law. Since the funeral she lives at his house, and
at meals, a plate, cup, and portion of all the
condiments Of the table are set apart for the
dead man, whose empty chair these victims Of de-
monism supposed to be tenanted by his spiritual
body.
The unfortunate young lady is the daughter of
respectable parents who formerly resided in Bur
lington, but who have removed to California,
whittier she intends following them.
We talk of the "light of the nineteenth centu-
ry," but we ask, in all solemnity, could the annals
Of middle African Fetish worship-could the dark
est pollutions of Oriental Devil worship-could the
gloomiest deusions Of the middle ages, or the
blacklist Paganism Of any age or country show
more horrible picture Of human madness and hal
lucnationi We think not
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MANFRED.

In Columbus, Georgia. on the l4th instant by the
Rev. Dr. Hawks, Lieut.. GEO. G. GARNER, United
Ststes Army 70 LIZZIE, daughter of Col VIM. L.
Wynn, OF Assumption Parish Louisiana.
On the 18th instant, by the Rev. Geo. w. Samson.
Lieut. CHARLES ID. ANDERSON, United States
Army, to Miss LUCY A. HAZARD, of this city.
In this city, on Tuesday the l9th instant at Ry-
land Chapel Parsonage, by Rev. John s. Deale Mr.
JOHN A. HUMPHREYS to Miss MARY v REY
NOLDS, all of Alexandra, Va.
:, In this city, Tuesday the 18th inst at Ryland
Unapei Parsonage by Rev, John S. Deale, Mr. GEO
". DAVIS to Miss R0WENA A. MALLS, all of Al
erandria Va.
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readers, who are large consumers of guano may
be advised of the action of the American Guano
Company before making engagements elsewhere.
Fremont's Romanism and Col. Russell.
We publish the following letter from the Hon.
N. Sargent gentleman well known In this COM
munity as Of the highest character and respecta-
bility:
WAsHINGroN, August 2, 1866.
A. B. ELY, Eso-Dear Sir have your note
of the 2Sth July, inquiring where Colonel VIM.
Russell, of Missouri, resides, or may be addressed,
and asking what he has said or will say, In ref
erence to Colonel Fremont's religious opinionsy
Colonel Russell's residence is at Harrisonyille,
Cass county, Missouri but am informed that he
Is at present in Baltimore on visit.
Colonel Russell is man who WiH say what he
has said and he has said to me that Colonel Ere
mont was Catholic when he was in California.
spent an evening with Colonel Il. at Browns Ho-
tel two or three weeks ago, and, knowing that lie
had been much with Colonel +. in California, and
on very intimate terms with him, asked him If
he knew anything OF Colonel Fremont's religious
views at that time ? He replied that he did that
he was with him great deal and in fact might
soy that he had slept under the same blanket with
him for eight months. then asked him what Col.
+. wasS He replied, Catholic, / asked him if
ne was sure OF this Perfectly, ne SAID ana
then added, "Colonel Fremont won't deny that he
was Catholic; everybody there 80 understood it,
and he made no secret OF II"
Further conversation occurred between us on
the subject, but this is the sum and substance Of
it. asked him If | might refer to this converse
ton and use his nancy He replied certainly !;
you are at liberty to do So" But he again said,
"Col. Fremont will not deny that he was Catho-
lic"
Col Russell, you may not be aware, was Colonel
Fremont's principal witness on his trial before the
court'martial Should Col. Fremont deny, over his
own signature that he was Catholic when in Cal
ifosnia, presume Col. Russell will then speak for
himself
Col r. is an old, ardent personal friend of Hen
ry Clay, with whose family his own is connected,
his daughter having married Mr. Clay's grandson.
am very truly, your obedient servant,
n SARGENT.
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ANONYMOUS MALIcE.-We have received copy
of pamphlet, printed at the Union Office, enti-
tied "The Agitation of Slavery" 1t is filed with
misrepresentation which have been often re-
futed, and is characterized by careful conceal
ments Of Mr.. Buchanans actual course. The au-
thors of this document appear to be ashamed to
avow their names We may justly charge it there
fore with being specimen of anonymous
malice"
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

"N. B. John Van Buren is expected soon."
The above is the close off communication TO the
Washington Union from correspondent in
Maine, in which the conservatism Of the B. and
B." party is highly extolled. What part Of Maine
exactly is not remembered, but is presumed to be
that portion in which the sun has to fight his way
every morning that he undertakes to rise.
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20
The Life of Fremont.

Mr.. Bigelow, of the New York Evening Post,
has written life of Fremont, which is full of fab
ulous statements. Mr.. Bigelow, among other fab
rications, states that Mrs. Pryor, the mother of
Fremont, being illtreated by her husband, Mr..
Pryor. obtained divorce from the Virginia Legs-
lature.
The Richmond Despatch, on the other hand,
states that "the Legislature of Virginia never
sanctioned the separation of Mr.. and Mrs. Pryor,
by passing an act of divorce. We have examined
the acts of Assembly, from 1910 to 1917, Fremont
was born, according to his biographer, 2lst JAN
uary, 1879 and in all that time there were but
two divorces granted, neither of which was Mr..
and Mrs. Pryor"
1t appears, therefore, that Mrs. Pryor was never
divorced from Mr.. Pryor. This being the case,
we may well inquire If she was ever married to
Mr.. FremontH If she was, where is the proof of
itp When was she married to himP BY whom
was she marriedP And if married without having
obtained divorce from Pryor, was the second
marriage legal?
Will Mr.. Bigelow of the Evening Post favor the
public with reply to these questionss
AMERICAN GUANo CoNPANY.--A bill passed both
Houses of Congress at its late session, and has be-
come law, granting to the American Guano Com
pany the right of occupation to certain guano
islands in the Pacific, discovered by their agents.
These islands, which lie about 700 or 500 miles
south Of the Sandwich Isles, contain, by estimate,
100000 tons of guano, Of superior quality,
which can be furnished to consumers in this coun-
try at the low price Of $50 ton. Our farmers on
the seaboard are now compelled to pay $50, which
prevents the poorer class, who need IL the most,
from using It at all.
If the American Guano Company, having OBJ
tained the authority of Government to exercise the
right of occupancy over their islands, shall enter
upon the business of importing guano at $50 a
ton, they must in the course Of year or two
either drive the Peruvian gusno out of the market
or compel the Peruvian Government to reduce its
price.
The attention Of the Virginia and other South.
ern papers is requested to this notice, that their
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BUCHANAN IN NEW YoRK.-The News, the
Buchanan organ, is dolefil over the prospect in
that city. We quote:
EVERY man is waiting patiently the tide of
events, each asking the other what is going on.
We can answer-nothing is going on. Everything
and everybody is as still and cool as the snow
capped Alps, evidently waiting for an avalanche.
Is there to be no action9
Such action, or want of all action, Is sickening
and most discouragng Where is our State Com
mittee, and what is il sbout-our County and
Town Committees, what are they doingS
Where are our own city organizationsY u nearly
all equally dead. If there Is no head to give any
direction, in the name of Heaven let the people
take hold Of it."
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The New York Herald says letters had been re-
ceived in Washington, stating that Mr. soule had
left New Orleans for Central America. Many re-
ports were in circulation as to the object of his visit
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

The Boston Courier says that none of the othei
old-lne Wings of Massachusetts will follow Mr.
rChoste's lead.
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EXCURSION AND PICNIC.
VNHE GORSUCH CHAPEL n
- Sabbath School and Congrega- -Essstss4sss s.tssss
ton propose having
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC

On Wednesday, august 90.
They have chartered the very safe and popular
steamer GEORGE WASHINGTON Captain Corson
which will leave Blagdens wharf Navy Yard, at
o'clock A. NJ, and 18th st. wharf at o'clock
The fore part of the day will be spent in pleasur-
able ride down the river then return to Fort Wash
ington for dinner; where the day will be spent in
the grove.
Tickets 25 cents.
Mr.. Wright, with his celebrated Soda Fountain
and Confectionery, will be aboard for the accommo-
datlon OF the company Star aug l6--St
ss& In consequence of the stormy weather the
above excursion is postponed till Wednesday. 9th
instant on0 o1-TSMT
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JOS SEGAR, ESQ., in a card to the Norfolk Her
aid, declines the use of his name as candidate
for Congress from the first district of Virginia
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

WARRENToN SPRINGs.-There will be a mass
convention of the friends of Fillmore at this place
on the 30th instant
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

The Mercer, Pennsylvania, Republican, has
hauled down the Fremont and run up the Fill
more flag.
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

The Tribune announces that the Hon. Charles
Sumner is at last convalescent
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

MASSACHUSETTS FOR Mr.. FILLMoRE.-The Bos.
ton Courier, one of the most careful and best in
formed papers of that city, says:
The friends Of Mr.. Fillmore are in plurality in
the State of Massachusetts, at this day, and they
will continue to increase until the time of the elec
ton
Daily American organ., 1856-08-20

Hon. j. w. Thomas, Democratic electoral can
didate in Georgia, declines serving on the electoral
ticket because, as he states he will not vote for
Buchanan
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ig DalIey's Magical Pain Er,ractor.-

Ig DalIey's Magical Pain Ertractor--
There never has been discovery made in Maeria Aedc
whereby pain can be quickly aayed and where marta
In high state Of Inflammation be so rapidly reduced
TO their natural state nor where wounds sores can be
50 thoroughly and rapidly healed decayed parts re-
stored without either defect than with DALLEYs
MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR
In Outs, Wounds sprains and Bruises Casualties to
which children are constantly subec) the action Of the
genuine Dalleys Pain Extractor is ever the same How
ach pam ana suffering may not thus be prevented More
over lie itself often dependent upon having at hand the
genuine Daley Extractor, and for particulars of which
respectfully refer to printed pamphlets for the truth of
which hold myself responsible.
NO case OF burns and scald, matter how we're has
In any instance, resisted the a-powerf pain
subdping, and healing qualities the Dalleys Pain Ex
tractor
No Pain Extractor genuine unless the box has upon
steel plate engraved label with the signatures OF O. v
Clickener Co., propretors and Henry Daley manufac
turer. Price 25 cents per box.
- All orders should be addressed to
O. Y. CLICKENER 4 CO.,
. 81, Barclay street. New York
For sale by Charles Stott and Nairn Palmer and ALI
--aee-oo. ap S-eod.
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DIED.

On the 10th instant, ANDREW CURTIN.
In this city, on the lsth instant, LEWIS MARTIN.
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WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,

Monday, August %, 1856.
The members Of this Lodge pledge themselves that
no pains expense will be spared to make this THE
Excursion of the season. and that every exertion will
be made to render the trip agreeable to all who NAV
honor them with their company
I The Boat will leave her wharf at S1$ clock NAVY
Yard at 8, Alexandria at 916 O'clock; the second
Boat at 2 O'Clock. Returning, first boat will leave
the Pavilion at o'clock; second boat at TO- p M
OMNIBUSSES will be in readiness at the corner
of Seventh and Streets and Nineteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, to convey passengers to the
Boat, and also to convey passengers on their return
to Georgetown and the Navy YardJ
No Liquor will be allowed on board the Boat or at
the Pavilion.
DINNER AND SUPPER will be furnished bv an
experienced caterer at city prices.
Bath House has been fitted up at the Pavilion,
and is in charge of an experienced chambermaid for
the accommodation of the Ladies.
Esputa's Band has been engaged for the occasion
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR, admitting Gentleman
and two Ladies. To be had at the principal Drug
Stores, at the Boat, of any of the Committee Of
Arrangements.
COMMITTEES Of arrangements.
A. J. Borland, John b. McChesney,
j. Sylvester, Richard Barneclo,
N III. Topping, w. s. HilH,
James T. Walker VIM. Scott
]. Boyd
aug18-MW&F
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~ HollOway's PilIs-Delicate Females
who are harassed and debitaed by complaints pec, !,
their organization, uniformly relieved by Holloway,
Pills For hystera spasm hot ushes sick headache pains
In the back and lons they safe reliable remedy
Sold at the manufactures, No. so, Maiden Lane New
York. and No. 244 Strand London and by ali druggists at
70 ccnts oz53 cents, ana III per box.
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readers, who are large consumers of guano may
be advised Of the action of the American Guano
Company, before making engagements elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-21
United States Paten, Office,

Washington, Feb. l3. 1855.
IN THE PETITION OF MICHAEL b DY-
" OFT, Of PhiladelL hia, Pa praying for the
extension OF patent granted to him for an i'm
Provement in " Lamps for essential oils for
seven years from the expiration Of said patent,
which takes place on the thirtieth day Of Nav,
1855: =
IL is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Once on Monday, the 19th :day Of Nav
next, at IL O'Clock m; and all persons are notified
to appear and show cause IL any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required to
ME In the Patent Once their objections specially
set forth In writing, at least twenty DAYS before
the day Of hearing; all testimony filed by either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted In accordance with the rules of
the once, which will be furnished on application
The testimony In the case will be closed on the
9Th day OF May, 1856; dispositions and other pa
pers relied upon as testimony must be filed in the
once on or before the morning Of that day the ar
guments, Ii any, within ten days thereafter
Ordered, also, that this notice be published I'm
the Union, Intelligencer and Evening Star, Wash
ington, ID. G.; Republican, Baltimore Maryland
Pennsylvanian, Philadelphia, Pa; and Journal
OF Commerce, New York, New York; once
week for three successive weeks previous to the
18th day OF May next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
L. 5.-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent Once,
with paper containing this notice.
feb i-law3w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-21

A HAPPY HoNE.-In q happy homo there
will be no fault-fnding, no overbearing spirit
there will be no peevishness, no fretfulness
Unkindness will not dwell in the heart or be
on the tongue Oh, the tears, the sighs, the
wasting of life and health, and strength and
tlme-of all that 10 most desired in a happy
home, occasiOned merely by unkind words.
The celebrated Mr. Wesley, remarked TO this
effect, namely, that fretting and scolding
seemed like tearing the flesh from the bones,
and that We have no more right to be guilty
of this than we have 70 curse, or swear or steal.
In perfectly happy home all selfshness will
be removed. Even as "Christ pleased not
himself" so the members of a happy home
will not seek first to please themselves, but 10
please each other.
Cheerfulness is another ingredient in hap
py home. How much does a sweetness eman-
ness, contribute to render home happy. How
attracting, how soothing is that sweet cheer
fulness that is borne on the countenance Of a
wife and mother. How the parent and child,
the brother and sister, the mistress and serv ant,
dwell with delight on those cheerful looks,
those cOnfding smiles that beam from the eye,
and burst from the inmOst soul Of those who
are near and dear.
How 1t hastens the return of the father
hghtens the care Of the mOther-renders il
more easy for youth to resist temptation and
drawn by the cords Of affection, how it indu-
ces them with living hearts TO return to the
parental roof.
o, that parents would lay this subject to
heart, that by untiring efforts they would so
far render home happy, that their children
and demestics shall not seek for happiness in
forbidden paths.