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ROTHWELL'S HOUSE FURNISHING
9.Eas M STORE. E

ROTHWELI4'S HOUSE, FURNISHING
Is STORE. as.E
Seventh Street, next to Odd Fellows Hall.
FUyHIS Store occupies Of the largest buildings
il in the CITY, and contains very large and varied
stock Of Furniture and Housefurnishing Goods, Of
almost every description including China and Glass
Ware, Wood and Willow Ware, Clocks, &C., which
will be sold low as they can be purchased else
where, viz:
Parlor Furniture, in sets, and in separate pieces
Chamber Furniture of all kinds including enam-
elled Cottage Sets
Dining Room Furniture, Extension Tables in
walnut and mahogany, Sideboards, DC.
Office Furniture, Desks and Writing Tables, Lii
brary Cases, Chairs, &c.
The Children's Department contains variety OF
\ articles of utility and amusement
Baskets, fancy and common, in great variety
Oil Cloth and Carpetpg, Door Mats, DC.
China Tea Sets, Vases, Mantel Ornaments, DC.
Persons desirous to examine or to purchase any
articles in the Furnishing line are invited to call and
see for themselves. A. ROTHWELL.
dec 7--eotff
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COMPOSITION ROOFING.

ID ERSONS i'm want Of Roofs for their
IL buildings will find it to their advantage to call
P. Mackey, by mail or in person. corner OF Fourth
and streets north, at Office, corner Of Seventh
and ID streets, No. 300. The Roofngs warranted SUI
perior TO any in use in the District, and onethrd
cheaper 1t is the principal roof used in other cities
All orders either from city or country promptly
attended TO by PHILIP MACkEY,
Corner of Fourth and streets,
Agent for WHITE h CO.,
ian 81--3tawSm $3.50 Baltimore.
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FERRY DAVIS,S
? AIN X IL 1 E R I.

PAIN * IL 1 E r.
- ceiving more testimonials of its wonderful eff
fcacy in removing pains, than any other medicine
ever offered to the public.
And these testimonials came from persons of every
degree of intelligence, and every rank of life. Ply
sicians Of the first respectability and perfectly
versant with the nature Of diseases and remedies
have recommended this as one OF the most eiectual
in their line of preparations for the extinction of
pain.
This certiies, that have for several years used
Mr.. Daviss Vegetable Pain Killer in my family in
several of those cases for which 1t is recommended
and find it very useful family medicine Gin arsor
Pastor of the Second Baptist Church. in Fall river
This may certify that / have used Perry Davis's
Vegetable Pain Killer with great success in cases of
Cholera Infantum, Common Bowel Complaint, Bron-
chis, Coughs, Colds, DC, and would cheerfully
commend it as family medicine.
ae JAMES G. BOOMER.
Pastor of the Baptist Church.
This may certify, that have used Perry Davis's
Vegetable Pain Killer in numerous cases, and believe
it to be very valuable medicine. have prescribed
it extensively In Bowel Complaint particularly for
chdren,) and it is, in my opinion, superior to any
preparation have ever used, for the relief of those
diseases. When given to children, have always
combined 1t with the syrup OF gum arabic say ten
drops to tea-spoonfu of the syrup, well mixed
Others have mixed it with milk and nolasses equal
parts s# A. HUNTING, M. ID.
SIR: deem it duty owe to society, especially
to the afflicted to offer this testimonial in favor of
that estimable medicine" Perry IDaviss Pain
Killer" @
When passing through Galena, some two weeks
ago, purchased at your agency, a 25 cent bottle
was then suffering from severely bruised hand
applied it in the store and astounded at the al
most instantaneous relief Before left the store the
Inflammation was removed and in less than an hour,
the pain ceased. In two days my hand was well as
Finding it to be really remedy, determined
to try its effects as curative for the Piles to which
had been martyr for years. After five dressings,
my piles were amongst the things that had been.
am now entirely free from them, and in as good
health as ever was in my life.
have recommended the Pain Killer to others SINH
larly afflicted, and always with good effect.
Several Of the captains of the upper river boats
carry with them constant supply and consider 1T
one of the most valuable medicines ever discovered
am, dear sir, respectfully yours,
JOSEPH o. MARTIN.
For sale, wholesale by druggists in all the princi-
pal Cities and at retail by apothecares and storekeep
ers in every town in the United States and Canada,
and by GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE and JOHN T.
MORTIMER, Washington, d. @. feb 15-8md
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TIOR SALE OR RENT--A three-story

NOR SALE OR RENT--A three-story
IL House the corner Of Penn. avenue and nth
street. The first story would be rented separate from
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms in each story, and good garret and
kitchen. inquire within.
Also, for rent long room, 25 by IS feet, IN the
third story and one room in the second story of the
house on Seventh street. two doors south Of Odd Fe
lows Hall. For terms, apply TO Mr.. HANSON, 20
story or Mr.. SENS. Ist story. sep ~
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TAKE NOTICE.

n LII who wish to keep warm, and take
N care of their health will do well to call at
Lanes, who has full stock of warm Undershirts
and Drawers Socks, Gloves, Muf1ers, Robes, and
Shawls and will sell them cheap for cash at
LANES u.
Gents Furnishing Store
Jan g. 224, Pennsylvania avenue.
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Enn ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.

NOOO This tract binds about three-quarters OF
a mile on the railroad, and about midway between
Washington city and Baltimore 800 acres are in
wood and timber the balance in clearing well llenced,
and a small cabin the place. le t..eI
This tract will be divided to suit purchasers Terms
will be made easy. Any one desirous of purchasing
will call upon the subscriber, No. 54S Pennsylvania
avenue between First and Second streets west Wash
ington city. u. N. GILBERT,
ie 27--eoH Land Agent
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FOR SALE.

AxA valuable two story and attic Frame
HE House and Lot, No 306 on Ninth street west,
built Of best materials, containing twelve rooms,
wide passage, cellar. all necessary out-buildings,
pump Of excellent water in the yard, and is consid-
cred one Of the most convenient houses in the city
Terms: 0ne-fourth cash residue in sir, twelve,
and eighteen months. Inquire on the premises
mar fO--dlw~ g. - h4 WE
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FOR SALE.

AA A Frame House and Lot, situated on
i:ial Eighth street, between X and l. streets, lot
fronting 25 feet Eighth street with depth of 66
feet inches. 1t is within square of the Northern
Liberties Market, in good neighborhood, and in q
ducements to those wishing to build family resi-
dence in good location.
For terms, &C., apply to
R0Bf. A. PAYNE, Druggist,
Corner 4th street and Massachusetts, avenue.
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E0anc;nl.

..ts Financial. .l .tT
New YoRK, March 21.--Stocks are higher. Chica-
go and Rock Island Railroad, SO cents; Cumberland
Coal Company, % IL cents Michigan Southern
Railroad, 94 "a cents New York Central Railroad
93 5-s cents Reading Railroad, SS 7-S cents !,
Pennsylvania Coal Company, 96 cents; Illinois
Central Shares, 81 7-s cents Virginia 6s, % 7-s
cents; Missouri 6s "a I.2 41eE aatssss tt sfN
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TO THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON.
"IDWIFERY.-Mr BANGS, Profess
w sional Medium, would respectfully inform her
friends and the public, that she has removed from
her late residence to Twelfth between and streets
next door to John ID. Clark's Police Office She here
by tenders her thanks to her friends and customers
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon her, and
hopes by her attention and assiduity to business to
merit continuance of public patronage.
Refers to DR.. Hogan and DR.. Fairfax, Alexandria.
ian 2S-Iy
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WILMINGTON, N. O., June 1s, 1854.

WILMMGroN, N. O., June 1s, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes so impaired as to require the of GLASSES,
son from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may
require he has suited me with pair of Spectaces
for far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service Of years in the Post Office
from IL o'clock at night till after day. during which
time used but one light.
st. a .c ga w. A. WALKER
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7eleqraphic -h.rpeditio,l.

New OaLEAss, March 21.-The Persia's news
was received here ria the Washington and New
Orleans Telegraph before noon yesterday and pub.
lished in the afternoon editions by the Associated
Press th t-lt 8f at e45eH Ns.t49f3 f'ft8 tt
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ArrinaI of az Quakar Oitu.

NEw YoRK, March 2l.--The Quaker City, (the
substitute for the Pacific, arrived here this fore
noon. She LEFT Liverpool ON the 5th instant, con
sequenty her dates have been anticipated by the
Persia, which sailed from the same port three days
later aBAtA f+sHH Hf# s 4f# sA#l.ffAl
Daily American organ., 1856-03-21

~ THE most popular Spring style Of
0Gentlcmen's Dress Hats now on hand.
Gentlemen having pecularly-shaped heads can,
with the ofa Patent Conrmateur, have the exact
sire and shape taken and have Hat made to fit the
head pleasantly, at the shortest notice.
b. III. STINEMETZ.
Practical Halter
23e, Penn. avenue, bet l2th and 18th SITS.
mar S--lw
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MILK, PURE MILKI


"TE take this method of informing our
w customers and others who de-
sire good article of Milk, that we intend y
to continue the Dairy Business. The fol-
lowing will be the prices for the month--~AA
of March, viz zs@f guWts .NV4
One gallon or more. 30 cents
Half gallon n...........,.....,...,l6 do
one quart. t........-.............. 40
Warranted pure and sweet when delivered.
Orders left with Henry Douglas, Florist, corner of
Fifteenth and g streets, will be attended to.
Cash on delivery, or cash settlement every ten days
Skim Milk 20 cents per gallon.
mar 4-eelw DOUGLAS d SMITH.
VUNHE GREAT SERMON: RELIGION
~ in Common Life A Sermon preached before
Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert. BY Rev
John Caird, Of Enrol, Scotland. Published BY Her
Majestys command. Price % cents. Seventy thou
sand copies of this Sermon have already been sold in
Britain and the demand continues undated
Memoirs Of John M. Mason ID. d., with portions
of his Correspondence. BY Jacob Van Vechtep.
The suffering Saviour; or, Medtatons the Last
Days of Christ upon Earth BY Rev. Fred w Krum-
macher, d. ID.
Cheap Edition Of Evening Incense. BY the author
of the Morning and Night Watches" 25 cents.
just published and for sale by
GRAY a BALLANTYNE,
mar 12--8t 4ss, Seventh street.
LUST RECEIVED TO-DAY, Beebee's,
- Lesry's, Genins, and other fashionable spring
styles Of Gentlemen's Dress Hats at A-.sNst
GEO. II. b. WHITE h Co.'S, 49,
s32, Pennsylvania avenue,
mar 6-lmeodf Between 9th and 10th streets.
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Address O. J. WOOD & co, 316 Broadway, N. r.,
and ia Market street. st. Louis, Mo.
For sale in Washington, by CHARLES SToTT 4
CO., and by all Druggists. Jan 8--tf
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AZ BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
I'm all its va,ieties, neatly and promptly
u executed at the Office Of the American Organ, at
reasonable rates. ~ oct s0-
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THE GREATEST DISCOVERY
OF THE AGEl
~ W0 @ DIS
HAIR sToRATIvE.

HNHIS Astonishing and Unequaled prepa.
ration, turns hair back to its original color,
after having become gray and reinsates il in all its
original health, lusre softness, and beauty; re-
moves at once dandrutf from the scalp and all un-
pleasant itching well as all cutaneous eruptions,
such as Scald heads &C., and hence creates a per-
tecty healthy state ofthe scalp, by acting stin
antand tonic to the organs necessary supply color
ing matter to the hair and completely restores them
to their original vgor and strength, and thus pre-
vents all tendency to become gray. 1t also prevents
the hair from becoming unhealthy and falling off,
and brings 1t out where ii is gone by resusctating
the organs necessary to supply nutrment, health,
and coorng matter to it, and hence acts as perfect
Hair Invigorator and Tonic
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TEI4EGRAPHIC NEWS
FROM The ASSOCIATED PRESS.
BY rHE HOUSE PRINTISc rELEoRAPH
.DsatA 81 q Naual OMesr.

PHLApELrHrA, March 2l.--Oommodore David
Connor, one Of the lately reserved naval officers,
died here yesterday. Ho entered the Navy of the
United States in 1909, and served Az years IN va
rious capacities In that arm Of our national defence
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P1rrRsnuna. October 81. 1854.

PErERsBuRa, October 81, 1854.
About fve years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is, that
he is skilfu in the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone to be benefited by such aid.
]. F. MAY.
See, for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
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CHARLEsrowN. Mass. Aug. o 1855.

I4 CHARLEsrowN, MASS, Aug 8, 1855.
GESTLEmRN: Nothing but a duty and sympathy
that feel to communicate to others who are afflicted
as have been would induce me TO give this public
acknowledgment of the benefit have received from
Prof Woods Hair Restorative When first com
menced using it my hair was quite gray, and in spots
entirely bald. have now used the Restorative about
five months, and my hair is entirely changed TO its
original color brown and the new hair is over three
inches in length on the spots where it was bald
have also been much gratifed at the healthy mois-
ture and vgor Of the hair which before was dry and
it has ceased to come out as formerly.
Respectfully, yours, &c, 1EAs
Mrs. RIA. SToDDARD.
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PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN FOR
s9sT SALE.

VNHE SubscrfbeT wishes 10 DISPOSE OF TWO
IL or three Houses in Georgetown, ID. o.
One on Dumbarton street, nearly finished, in one
Of the best locations in the District Lot120 by 120
One on Potomac street, an, excellent, well-built
house two stories brick, near st. Johns Church.
One on Bridge street, in which my family now re-
side, three-story brick.
Prices reasonable and terms liberal.
mar 8-3taw2w r. CRUIKSHANK.
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A FEW FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
I" q. HOOD, 4IS, PennsyIyania ave.

IL nue., between Four-and-a-half and IR
Sixth streets, Washington, has on hand very "a,
good stock Of superior Gold and Silver asssn
Watches also, extensive assortment Of very ri,b
fine, and fashionable Gold Jewelry. lie has good
stock Of Gold Guard, Vest, and Fob Chains, Gold
Lockets, Seals, Keys, and complete assortment of
Spectacles. 5e4 sss
Every description ofpure Silyerware manufactured
TO order in the best style.
He has also good variety of Silvcr-plated Goods
and Fancy Articles and is determined to off this
fine stock TO make place for his spring supply with
in the next thirty days, and will therefore Off them
at such unprecedented low prices that permanent
or transient dealer Though they pretend to sell at
cost shall or can sell cheap, either here or else
where
( Please call at the sign Of the large Spread Eagls
aud large Watch. mar l--diwf
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ROOMS AND BOARD
N It-.e II. ING.

a TRY and Elegant Rooms, with BOard-
N ing, (suitable for Members of Congress and
other gentlemen can be obtained at No. 479, Tenth
street, a few doors north of Pennsylvana avenue
This is one of the best locations in the city, being
between the National and Kirkwoods' Hotels, and
but few doors from Pennsylvania avenue.
For terms apply to the proprietress,
II. J. SCHREINER
nov 32-eof GStarl
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80 WATERFORD, 1854.
Prof o. J. WooD: With confidence can recon-
mend your Hair Restorativa being the most efica
cious article ever saw. i veused the Wuhpene
and many other preparations Of the day all to no cf
feet Since using your Hair Restorative, my hair
and whiskers which were almost white, have gradu-
ally grown dark and now feel confident that few
more applications will restore them to their natural
color Ii also has relieved me Of all dandruff and
unpleasant itching, so common among persons who
perspre freely. sFa8 G j. G. KILBE.
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BnoorLrs oarHorAaprc Issrrrurros,

April 1854.
After most careful examination of Mr. j. Tobiass
Glasses, am enabled to testify that their hardness
cearness polishing, and exact optical shape, render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want Of
such auxiliaries. | consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means Of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tients with Glasses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member Of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ica Society of London and of the Pathological So
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thopHdic Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the b. 0. Institution.
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WAsHfHaroH Anouat 8 il

WAsHisaroE, August s, 1855
Having been for years under the necessity Of hav-
ing two sets of glasses for use in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one set frsm Mr..
Tobias, which answered both purposes. / have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STURBS,
4H@ 0fDepartment of State.
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FISH STANDS.
HNHE Fish Stands In the seYeraI Market


FISH STANDS.
HNHE Fish Stands i'm the several Market
houses will be sold in pursuance of law on the
following days, viz
In the Centre Market, on March 81.
In the Eastern Market on March 2s
In the Northern Market on March 2s.
In the Western Market, on March 81.
All those stands in the several Markets not taken
and paid for by the present occupants previous he
above dates viii be sold TO the highest bidder the
respective dates named.
BY order of the Mayor mar T-eotd
~ FOR SALE, n two-story brick House
W,M and Store, containing thirteen rooms situated
on King between Fayete and Henry streets, Alexsn-
dris, Virginia
Also, for sale or exchange for country property,
number of other houses and lots, situated IN Alex
andria, Virginia. - a
taleA''l' Alexandria, Virginia
Or DIR. L. LLOYD, ,NQ3
feb 14-2swtf Washington City, D. G.,
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TO ALL THATyALUE THEIR SIGHT.
wv ISHES TO call the attention of ali The

NV l6H rs 10 call the attention OF all that
w suffer with defective sight, caused by aye,
sickness and particularly from glasses injudciously
selected TO his superior Spectacles and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
cfcally to the weafer according TO the concavity or
conveiity Of the eye Very numerous are the IN
effects caused 70 the precious organs Of sight from
the conmencenent Of using glasses in not being pre-
cisely suited, by the use Of optometer; and the
pracuce of many years enables him 10 measure the
focal disease of the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required will be furnished with precisioD
and satisfaction. tnesst tH 7tRH Ae
j. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicts the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet avaled themselves
of his aid. ssi, ln 3tMla 1 XVI
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use end stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles can be sup
piled with such that will improvl their sight.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office No. 5i2,
Seventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows Hail.
up stairs os
Innumorabe testimonials to be seen, and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Copy of a testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1855, from Judge v. Ellis,
Qate editor,) a
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which
suits from too constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs were led to make trial Of To
bass new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen Of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any had ever tried before, and we see more dis
tncty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of others, who have made Improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem 1t but just to make the
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligencer Office"
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NoRFoLk, Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that
acty adapted to the weakness of my sight. This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses They clear chrysal-like,
and comfortable to my eyes. l would commend him
to those Who from age or other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way. j. j. SIMKINS, M. D.
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory to me- They are
very decidedly the best possess and am the owner
of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
account of their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
of the eyes, for the purpose of preserving and impro
wing the sight.
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M. c., Louisville, KY
Mr.. j. TOBIAS. Nt
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LYNCHBURG. November Z, 1854.
From an examination of Mr. Tobiass Glasses, and
from his observatops and remarks, am convinced
that he is skilful optician.
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And by all dealers la Alexandria, virginis-
= Nv l7--eogm Ms8 5tss ss.#es FL ss.
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But who will be to blame2
Is it reasonable, is it right, is IL expedient to
deprive ninetenths of the pupils of this incompar
able means--the Bble--of moral and religious cul-
ture, to crafty the bigotry and the unreasonable
notions and demands of the parents of the one
tenth part If they are so fercely set against the
Bible as to be determined to withdraw their chill
dren, then, for my own part, say, let them take
them away. Their places win be filed by children
Of parents who have no objection to their imbibing
the pure principles Of republicanism and religious
liberty, and freedom of fconscience--n other words
the Americanim contained in that Book of
books
Sir there has been a systematic effort making
for years, all over the country, by the Romanists
and by those also who regard the morality and
piety of nation, as patry thing in comparison
with the votes of Romanists in political contest,
to Danish the Bible from the public schools.
IL the ant-Americans succeed at the next cleo
ton here, they will Of course have Board of Trus-
tees who will exclude the Bible. They cannot sue
ceed, however, without the aid of many Protes-
tants. Mr.. Editor, for one | would be glad to see
the question made the test at the coming election,
viz Bible or no Bi6ie in the P.5iic SchoolsS |
would like to know the Protestants who should
vote No Bible"
But, am told, the motion Is not for confning
the reading to the Protestant Bible; according TO
the wording OF the resolution, any version or edi-
tion without note or comment may be used nor
is any pupil to be compelled to read in the Bible
at all, whose parent or guardian shall make writ
ten objection. One weuld think there could be no
possible objection to this
! send forth these few remarks TO call public
attention to what look upon as a most important
question, Yours, &c. r1s&
FsIrsp or BIBLE RrAprse