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The Iamas River.

Large appropriations were made by the late
Congress for rivers and harbors North and South
Of US, but the James, we regret to say, comes up
~ usual among the missing.
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The Absentees.

The Central cars are still running very full
westwardIy, and the return list is also beginning
to swell AL the world seems travelling this
season.
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Rain-HaH Storm Crops, &c.
coRREs OF THE DIsPAT

CORE 3PoNDEN e OF TIL D1SPAT n.
BoYDrON, MECKLENBURG county, Aug. 10.
From the 1st of June to within the last ten days
we had no rain-since which time, we have had Sc.
veral very fine showers too late. however, to save
the crops entirely. We suppose in this county
which is better than we did in wheat and oats.
New -four has started at ten dollars per barrel,
price unknown heretofore. Last Monday we
had a very heavy wind and hail storm, destroying
a considerable amount of tobacco, breaking out
window glasses, &c.
Everything is quiet in our county at present
Monday is our County Court and the Circuit
Court commences on the Bird of SeptembfAE at
which there will be large amount of BUSINESS
done-there is one criminal case.
The Baptist Association is new in session in
GAINESVILLE, about miles from this place.
Politicians still at present; no doubt they are
saving themselves for November.
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s We have received the first number Of the
Cosmopolitan Art Journal quarterly published
in New York, and gotten up in neat style.
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DIED.

Al her fathers residence In aoochland county, tho
nth Of Auaust after nsss Of tan mouths Of con-
sumption, NARY j., vita Of VIM. A. Allsy, In the
18th year OF her age.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

THE FIRE IN CHIcAGo.-The property destroy
ed by the fire in Chicago on the Bird is estimated
at S5o0,OOO The fire commenced In the Walker
House, and quickly destroyed the warehouse Of
Robinson & Co., the sash and blind mandatory
of Philips & Co, the Rock Island House, aud the
in An out freight depots Of the Rock Island Rail
road
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au 20
a UEUST, goth 1856
"A GREAT ATTRACTION-PRIvA

"A GREAT ATTRACTIoN.-PRIvA
THOMAS R. PRICE Co., q. the old established
stand SO Main street, will commence this day and
continue until their regular fall trade gins to sell Oft
large lot Of rich figured and striped Silks Broche,
DO, Plaid, do figured French Mouslines and CASH
ueres all wool) common Mouslines and variety of
than half their real value.
These bargains will be exhibited on the second
floor 80 as to interfere with their regular busness
's su ssS 3D. THos R. PRICE 4 co,
g TULEN, or taken by u person very ia.
- mliar with the store, last week. from behind the
counter, by the desk, of Aliens RevolysrE also.
Tuesday last, one of Colts Rsvovers second RIA
tneariy newt The familiar person will do great
favor BY leaving one Or both Of them at the corner OF
II stolen any information given respecting the will
aa 2o-4t at DANIEL HUNTS.
DlMET, CAsTlLLON & CO.'S BRAN
DY-6 half pipes Of good quality. For sale by
eu DAVENPORT. ALLEN l. Go.
RUTTRn,-30 kegs really prime, irea6
81. BY cHs 1S for
DUkAND's ELIxIk OF hARk.-Fsr
auso DrufEists, 10th and Main streets.
HUDsON,s r Il A X l. I7FRICE-
III Prepared only and for sale BY DuvAL NOR
TON; together with Tooth Washes, Brushes Per.
famery SOAP &c. he. corner 10th and Main streets
EkNIkNT Ter mending broken GInSs,
~ chins and Esrthsnware Of sysry dsscriptioa.
'.' D,ss. Dox IA md Ms's .....
SAKATOGA WATEM.-FTes6. FER sale
asu % Druggists, ION sad lsis sssssis
81 + u
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Fa,al Railroad Accident

FGtal Railroad AccldenC
PORTLAND, Aug 1S.-On Saturday, the Cum
berland train of cars run over wagon, instantly
killing two little girls and fatally inuring boy,
all children of MIR. York of Falmouth.
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rnr,BcRAPHIc NEWS.
roR THE DIsPATc 3
VIore FIehting ID Knnsae.

More Flghting In Kansas.
ST. LOUIS. Aug. lg-Tho Border Rufisn Of
the Iatb. published ct Westport, Mo, says that ON
Monday night 900 free sellers attacked the town Of
Franklin which contained only 20 pro slavery men
The ight lasted an hour six free soilers were kill
ed and four pro-slavery men The postofics was
robbed and burnt, when the assailants rstreated
carrying Oh with them the cannon belonging to
town Another report says that II free sellers were
killed and wounded
The U. s. Troops occupied the town next day.
Col. Lanes freq state party arrivedlat Topeka
The Accident to the Steamer Arabia
HALIFAX, August 1s-The Arabia struck on
Blond Rock on which there was above sixteen feet
OF water. The ship drawing twenty-one feet and
going At full speed, struck her bow on the rock
She then rose and slid the rock, striking first
ct the bow, then under the boilers, then under the
mainmast. The survey Of the divers was not
made public but have learned that they found
the false keel, the main keel, and the cardboard,
gone a. far Aft the foremost which is as far aft
as they surveyed. A Boston shipbuder who
examined the Arabia here. thinks that when
she struck first she stove in the lower part OF her
stem, her keel and deadwood. and the fore ends of
her bottom plankng; then, rising on the rock, abe
crushed her keel and tore it off smooth to
the floors. The divers stuffed > large quantity
of oakum into the bow, outside. bulkhead
of cotton and oakum was built inside The ship
was making eighteen tons Of water an hour when
she sailed on Saturday.
About half of her Liverpool passengers stopped
here More would have left at the last moment,
bu. could not get out their baggage. 1t ID the
general opinion here that the ship was unseaWor
thy when she sailed.
Prayers were said in the churches yesterday Tor
her safe passage to Liverpool.
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Arrival Of n Steamer.

burgh, Captain Cummings from Glasgow. arriv'
ed here yesterday irl1 days, II hours. Among
her passengers is DIR. Peas, bearer of dispatches
from st. Petersburg. She passed the Atlantic on
Sunday morning miles east Of the pass.
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Inter from Hayre.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19-The steamer Etna, ar
rived yesterday from Havre, brings dates from
that port TO August 5th The cotton market WAS
steady. The sales during five days being 5,5Oo
bales Breadstuffs were dropping
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

Morris p. Tabb has been chosen presiding Jus.
dee q Norfolk county, Va
Rev. DIR Church has resigned his position a
President Of Franklin College, Ala.
Noah Robinson and Thomas Cook vera kil,a6 he
lightning, q Williamson, North Oarolina. Fridsy
last. @'~ss
~ Is said that the coronation Of Alexander IL
y postponed until The 7th Of September.
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EREsH DIZZY GOODs.--Wc have -

-
Plain and figured Swiss Muslins
White Cambria and Jaconets
Bonnet Cords; Irish Linens
Small figured Prints; Linen Crash
Wrought Muslin Collars and Sleeves
Jsconet amt Lace do 40
81, 1914 and i'll Blsachsd 6hsetines
Undressed Blcachsd Jeans Hal Craps
White Taratans; Cactus 6hiffs
White, black and eo!osed KID Gloves
White and colored Lisle Thread 90. M.
s Black Elastic silk snd Patent Leather es
Gents Linen Collars; dnazs Marine pa'ss
White Cotton Hoss; Brown Hall hosa
Long Whaisbones, silk Mitta. &c.
Whick We oder 70 tbs trade very low. 70
jyD KENT. FAINL --------~
4 AN KECEiVlNH tho ieliswlnrs "A IL
i Hsnnsssey's Cognae BRANDY in woss -
Amoniillsdo and Romano oHEkk1
Ragins Port WINE
Claret and Champagne Do
Superior SALAD Oil -
London MUSTARD, n H. ord haA - ee>
Enghsh and Imitation Ensiish ChkEss
Mocha and Java COFFEE
Jude patent Sperm CANDLEe -. ~
Ard few doaen HEEt TONG - 81 49, 49, Il
NtY-which l Will sali It umlll advance ~
- punetual sustomsrs - TIE nsaal ezssl, rxlns
4 fsw tsbs q vsu aas 0osAss sliTs 4. =
tsil.
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SHOOTING AFFRAy IN CHKsTkRYIELD We
learn that Mr.. Henry Miller. Of Chesterfield, was
anot and dangerously wounded day or two since.
Tho person who shot him was arrested. Nr. Mn.
Lar is said TO be In = critical condition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

THE ARRAY IN WAsHINGToN.-The Washing
ton Star of Monday says:
This morning as an omnibus was vending its
way to the Capitol wherein were Messrs. McMul
len Of Virginia and Granger of New York, mem.
bers of the House, and other gentlemen a dispute
arose between the two gentlemen named above
about politics. wherein the latter used improper
language to the former and committed an assault
upon him, which ended in q fight, in which he
UIranperl was Worsted
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

q RICHMOND ENcAMPMENr, No. 4 K.T.l
Wy ORDERS, No. 4.
w Sir KNIGHrs.-Attend parade at your En-
campment at the Mason's Hall on MONDAY 25th of
August at O'Clock, P. NJ to act escort to Dove
Lodge, No 81, on the ceremony of laying the corner
stone of the.pew Methodist church.
pREss--Black coat and pants white vest, white
cap with band of silver lace, apron and sash and
side arms
lfyou can'maks it convenient to parade on horse
back you will send in your to the Recorder
before Friday the 22d inst. to that effect. By
order of the NJ. K. g. C. THOS. B. BIGGER,
Tests Capt. General.
JOHN nj. PRICE, Recorder. au 20---4t
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The American Organ gives the following:

Mr.. McMnllen, of Virginia, and Gen. Granger, of
New York, had an encounter in an omnibus this
morning Mr.. Granger threatened Mr.. McAi, that
after the 5th of November, the North would COM
pei the South to submit, whereupon high words
arose, when Mr.. McMullen struck General Gran.
ger with his fist, but without inficting serious In
Jury
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20
MARINE NHW6
PORT OF RICHMOND, Aus. 10.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~----~-r-'
HIsH wATER THfs DAY At O'CLOCK.

ARRIVED,
Schr Orians, Tuttie. New York, mdzes Dsvid "
Currie. -,
schr Mary Adslins, Powers, Baltimore, ndze, "
Colquitt 4 Co.
schr Henry Jsynes, OIrick, New York, suanoI
SAILED,
steamship Jamestown Parrish. New YORK, mdze'
and ss.nseFs Ludlam Il Watson.
Steamer Bclvidere, Pritchstt, Baltimore, mozor
Ludism 4 Watson. ~.
Brig Fairy, Willedy. Bio Grauds, nour Aa1sh
Co.
Schr No, Craumer, New York. mdzs, David
Currie.
sehr Mary Irwin, Fitcbett, down the river, hight.
Schr Lanesville Dick, York River, mdze.
schr r J Edmondsen. john. York River, bricks
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

New YoRK, Aug I8--Ciesred, schrs Jonas Sparkh
Rogers; Ira Bliss Loper for Richmond; and Martina,
Collins City Point, and sebr Ida Maria, Buil. Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

N.Y. Trustees saIe.--Particniar attention
h Tsqueated to my sale this rnoru,ns coMmsnsa e
:, n o,eIoct. Il the residences Of Mrs kimpeL On
H,csa bstveen Srd and 4th streets, 70 deaaDie e.
.ortn,ent Of Household and Kitchen tunitafe' coOA-
inr stove, &c. By ordsr Of The tusIee.
possession siven the first Of Septemcer
- a THOMAS w. KEESEE, Aucrr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

The New Orleans papers announce the death o
Col Samuel w. Oakley, valuable citizen.
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WANTED-.I wish TO employ 80 good
w hands to lay Track on the line of the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomsc Railroad, about thirty.
seven miles from Richmond. Apply at this office.
VIM. N. BRAGG, sup't.
Office R. r. l. r. r. Co,
Richmond. July 30 jy A-s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

4 MOTHER SUPPLY OF CLOTH
IA STRETCHERS, for holding and stretching
cloth while marking with Indelible Ink just received
at MEADE < BAKERS
New Apothecary Store,
1876, N. w. corner of Main and 10th streets.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

Also, Balm ,006 Flowers Ayers Cseny Peetofal
Csrters Spanish Mixture, Bulls ana sands ssrss5i,
rills, Mustang Liniment McLsne's and all other por
u.ar vermifugrs, and Painters Brushes and Cslol'
and eco boxes Of Window Glass French, enistS
ing large assortment of sizes, Of superior qnslY
Particular attention to packing and forwarding W
ders. PURCELL, LADD & Co, Dfuss,y
eui2 % Main at cor 18th Richmond. va
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EUPERIOKsfCLOTH AT GREAT
- LY REDUCED PRICES. AT THE NEH
CLOTHING HOUSE, No. 119 MAIN STREET,
j. d. GOODMAN now offers his entire stock of Sum
Clothing at greatly reduced cash prices in order
to reduce stock low as possible. to mako room FOL
Fall stock, and to save The interest the amount
summer stock now in store Those in want can now
find the greatest bargains by giving early call
au 90 j. d. GOODMAN
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DKEPARE FOR WI N T err, NOW1IS
L THE TIME..If you wish nice fresh fruits and
vegetables during the winter good and perfect
at thssesson procure of those Infallible Self
Sealing Cans, which for durability and perfectness in
thing now in use. We call the especial attention of
housekeepers to these feeling assured they will
give entire satisactisn For saie at wholesale and
retail by BULKLEY L. CO.
au 20 No. 1877 Eusle square, Main ST.
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epEcTAI NOTICES.

- valuable Real Esfnte Nm Basip. for
sALr AT Aucrfcss THIs uAs.-Ins psf Tss9s y.
TsERMOoN. 81 5o'coek, Of valuable real estate on
rsi sereet between 10th and 18th streets See sd-
vertisernsut. under suctioa head, OF Asssfs- fnee
an su5orit 0ODDIN APPERsoN. Aucts
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

FOR RENT..-A central and most val.
G&8 liable privste Dwelling at the corner of 18th
ZEE and Marshall streets, at present occupied by
Mr. T. B. Watkins. Few family residences present
80 many advantages this either to business
fs.iona gentlemen in the beautiful part Of the
city containing ten rooms besides number Of clo-
sets bath room. &c The city water in the yard, and
aso in the second story supplying the bath room 1t 10
rooms and two in the basement for wood and cosl
Apnly to GODDIN L. APPEKSON or
THOMAS W. KEESEE,
an "a No. 90 Pearl street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

q STKAYED OK SrOLEN-FrOm
10y my Stable, ON Church Hill, large SORREL
@A HORSE, right hind foot white. He was
quite lame. reasonable reward will be paid for
his recovery. MILES TURIN
an 20-SI%
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

81 FOR LONDON-The first class
go ship LYRA, to load at City Point without de-
lay, having most OF her cargo engaged and
ready for shipment. For freight, apply to
an e0-2t PALMER L. CLOPTON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

a ATTKNTION, NATIONAL GUAAD.
&--Attend meeting and drill Of your COMPANY, =.
kI LAFAYETTE Hall, ON WEDNESDAY evening" aug
msmbers are partieulsr requested to be present,
m busnsss in which each 10 interest ed VIII 90
transacted
9erpeents win summer their squads
BY order Of Lieut.. johnson.
au 19--2t* v. L. FOhE, OfueiiJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

- FOK ROT K II ID A Milne first
@sE.H class ship WIN. CUMMINGS. Capt. Johns.
.fszszn now nearly loaded at City Point For freight
" "eo-9t PALMER l. CLOPTON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

DUhCELL, LADD & Co., Druggists,
L Richmond, Va-Hayng received their iail stock,
consisting in part of the following, offer their usual
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

a UGUST 18th, 1S56.--GOLDSNIIT be.
"A ing determined to close out his stock as much as
possible has still made greater reduction in the price
of goods having just received great many desirable
goods, such Cactus Skirts Long Whalebones
Linens; Collars Sleeves; Camb. and Swiss Bands; In
fants Waists; White Kid Gloves at only SOC hand
some Embroidered Mourning Hdkfs at ST., worth
Twisted Mits at Solo; Ladies' Linen Camb. Hdkh.
at l24c worth 20c small lot of rich Lace Collars
at Csc uncommonly cheap; Dimity Bands at 10c
Lsces and Edges; Stamped Collars and Bands Check
and Plain Cambrics Striped Figd, Dotted and Plain
Swiss MusIins If you want great extraordinary bar
gains 60 to the cheapest store, whichis
au18 9OLDSMITS 205 Broad st
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

EOR PICkLlNls, PRESERVING, &C.
L Black Pepper, White do, Long d. Cayenne do.
Ginger, Mace, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves, Allspce,
Mustard Seed, Tumerie Celery Seed, Co. for sale low
by A BODEKER,
Au20 No 10 Main street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

ERDUkD A. A. MEXICAN Il UANO.-
N The Subscribers have in store and will continue
receive supplies of ground A. A. Mexican Guano oon
tanning 62 per cent of bone phosphate of lime. The
value of this Guano q fertilizer 10 greatly in
creased by being ground fine. And tits recommended
to farmers for mixing with Peruvian Guane. The
Peruvian and Mexican shonld be mixed half and half
The most experienced chemists in the country pro-
nounce this mixture the best and cheapest for
the wheat crop. E. II. SKINKER & CO.,
au 20 No. SO Cary street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-20

ESSENTIAL OILS.--Oil of Bitter Al
Il mends oil of Cloves, oil of Cinnoman. oil of Anis
oil of Caraway, oil of Peppermint oil Of Saaaras oil
of for the use and others
for sale by A. BODEKER.
an 20 No 10 Main street
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@ HHDS. PRIME BACON SIDES; do.
Q do. small Shoulders; tierces best quality sugar
cured Hams. For sale by
auI6 WM. WALLACE l. SON.
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NEW BOOK-.By the author oil Aisn'
Y and Darkness"- r. c,,.s
HOUSEHOLD MYSTERIES, Romance OF SCUM
ern Life; by Lizzie Pettet.
A. MORRIS,
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nd UAKDINts---The subscriber has refn0v-
ID ed to the house formerly known as the Park
House. on Bank, between 9th and 10th streets. The
house has undergone thorough repair, aud is now
ready for the reception of boarders There 10 suite
of rooms on the first floor, and several other rooms
suitable families. He would be happy to accom-
at moderate charges He is also prepared for the
comuodation of his country friends il they will give
him a call. JOHN TALMAN
aust8--3tk
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mo BILLIAKD PkAYERS.--The sun,
l. scriber has Just returned from New YORK; anu
brouaht with him Michael Phelans Model Comblna,
ton Cushion winch he has affixed to his Table ana
invites gentlemen who take an interest in this manly
exercise to call at his Rooms, under American ns'e
and sxamine this beautiful improvement.
an 1856 e.8 EDWARD bnLAN.
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HALIFAX HERRlNGS.-3lS barrels
L cut go barrels gross landing and inspecting this
morning. and for sale by
WOMBLE & CLAIBORNE,
An 20 No IL Pearl Attract
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& TAKCH.---75 boxes COigate's Pearl
~ Starch receiving and for sale by
aul9 WIN. TAYLOR
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TNHE KKIsCOLUM, or Improved Cork
i Respirator, for excluding damp and unwhoie-
some air from the lungs; for sale at
MEADE l. BAKERS new Apothecary Store,
1856, N. w. corner of Main and 10th streets.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
"EHumors OF ralconDridge !"

II. B. Peterson, 4O2 Chesnut ST.,
Philadelphia, has in press and will pub
lish on Monday December 1st., book
with the above title, which judging
from the specimen sheets forwarded to
US, will be one of the most humorous
publications of the day.
Complete in one large duodecimo
volume, beautifully illustrated, neatly
bound in cloth for one dollar and twen-
ty-five cents; or in two volumes, paper
cover for one dollar.
Copies Of either edition of the work
will be sent, at once, to any part of
the United States, free Of postage, on
romitting the price of the addition they
may wish, to the publisher, in letter.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
NOT a FAILURE.

A modern writer Christianity
is not failure. The human policies
and Systems connatural with it have
perlshcd but it exists, in pristine vigor
still. 1t never engaged the attention
and the heart of mankind more than
now. With the exception of the Pen
tecostal season, and that which sue
ceedod the dispersion Of the church at
Jerusalem, it never manifested more
yigor than it did in the middle and lat
tor part of the last century both in Old
England and New, or than it is doing
this moment in London and the Karen
junglcs. If the last manuscript was
burnt, its records could be gathered up,
peacemeal and in the ipSissSma verja
Of inspiration from the literature Of the
world. it has worked itself like lea
ven, into all the literature, and is wor.
king itself fast into oil science. Every
library groans with It's monuments, c.
very code rests on its morals. 1t is a
grand immoyeablc obclisk, whose ton,
like the brazcn serpent, stands in the
gaze Of civilized nan,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
Sewer of tho Priesthood.

a work recently published in Ger
many by Franz Loeher, a German Ca
tholc, on the History and Condition
Of the Germans in America, contains
the following pregnant paragraph, as
quoted by the AUgemeine Zeitung:
'HIhe Catholics have, in the United
States as well as in, Canada, world-re-
nowned and accomplished priests and
teachers, who are superior in mind and
intellect to their Protestant brethren.
This vexes the preachers Of the old
English sects, and they are beside
themselves with anger. The ware
house Of their own theology offers them
only few weapons. Their religion
is cold, intelligent, and yet not rational
enough; they, therefore, libel and per-
sccutc the Catholic Church and repre-
sent its priests as the most fcrocous
beasts Of prey, and only fit to be de-
voured by skin and bones. This is cx-
actly the thing most agreeable to the
Catholic managers. They have plcn-
ty of money, which is every thing in A
merica, although half Of it comes from
Europe, Ihe priesthood as s0eN regu-
lated and drilled, and the multitude
Of their Jelievers obey their commands
like one man. Tile Catholic Bishops
haze alrsady now, at least IN the free
States, the greatest power. They elect
Presidents and Governors, and are
mostly al,0ays Democratic, though they
hnoe0 wdem to change their politics." ;"
The late Presidential election, if not
proof absolute Of this assertion, will
serve as confirmation of the growing
belief init
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

| Curious Statistics Of Rags.-It is a
fact that nearly two thirds Of the rags
annually imported to the United States
from all foreign countries, como from
Italy. The reason Of this is, that the
Turks, Greeks aud Syrians use vast
quantities of cheap cotton cloth; and
the whole coast is swept by Greek and
Italian Coasting smacks, who trade for
the rags which country pe1lars collect,
and take thence to Genoa and Trieste.
They are thence, with their own coun-
try's supply, shipped to America, be-
cause there being no free press and
free books printed in Italy, there is no
home demand to work the rags up into
paper. No country where tho mass
of the population read and write can
afford to export rags. Hence rags and
custom house returns yield q clue to
the actual state Of society. No Pro-
testant country export rags; only Ro-
man Catholic countries can afford to
do that business.