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A NDREWS' PATENT SELF-GENERA-

IA TING SAFETY GAS LAMP;-These Lamps
make their own gas from any combustible fluid
There are other Lamps that pretend to be Safety
Lamps. Don't buy till You have seen my Lamp
mite them. They the only Safety Lamps now in
use. Do not believe what SAY, but come and seefor
street County aud town rights for sale. All letters
m ust be. addressed to Mr.. J. j. NORMAN. agent
for the State of Virginia, hichmcnd:
Common Fluid Lamps altered with despatch.
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rG~ SPECIAL NoTICE.-Purchasers of
goods al Signor G. B. Pandofn's SALE are respect
fully requested to call for their goods TO-DAY.
de S-It Il. Is. COOK Il co. Aucts.
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Bay- SrovEs, RANGES, FURNACES, PORT
ABLB CRATES and HEATsRsl
Dining Room RANGES, with Oven and Boilers
three sizes
Diningkoom STOVES. with Oven and Boilers
three sizes, for wood.
Bining- Room STOVES, with Oven and Boilers
three sizes, for coal
Dining Room STOVES, with Fancy Top and 2 con-
ceaed Boilers-four sizes.
Dinins Room CRATES, for coal. with Oven and
Boilers, or piain--three sizes
Dining Room AIk-TIaH HIT STOVES. for wood, with
Oven aud Boilers, or plain-three sizes.
Dining-Room RADIATORS, three sizes. Also
splendid Parlor Radiators.
DiDing-Room P0RTA BILE HEATERS with Regis-
tiers above. warranted TO snt.
Baltimore Warm AIR HEATERS, with FIuas to
various rooms, concealed in chimn"y-ueater and
better and less expensive than cheap Furnaces.
HALL STOVES and HEATERS, good article for
warming Easements and passages sizes.
Also, q few CHEAP STOVES, Glow priced new and
second hand, OF vari ,us kinds.
For sale at the GOVERNOR STREET sTovg STORE, Bel
WINS new building, by
de 25-2w GE0RGE STARRETT
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LUcsF.-Signor Ronceni, agent Of one Of the
opera troupes now In Havana, drew the whole OF
the $4,000 prize Ia the lottery Of the 18th. The
number WAS 1924.
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RECEIPTS OF GRAIN AT CEIcAGo-The total re-
ceipts of grain Chicago thus far In in the pres
ent season 800 csS bbs of -four, Ala 333 bush
els wheat, 6,1o5 200 bushels corn, aud l,l3s,0a4
bushels oats, or total equivalent to ls,322, lie
bushels of grain.
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LOST.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26-The steamer North Star
sailed for Southampton at noon to-day, with near
ly $500, 900 in specie.
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TIE ROCHESTER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE
srouTs-We are able TO announce that enough
has been obtained to fix the murder Of Charles w.
Titles upon Ira Stont by confession.
Yesterd,y Mrs. Stout, the mother Of Ira aud Mrs.
Llttles confessed to Chief of Police Oviatt, that
Ira told her when he came home on Saturday
night that she would never see Charley again
that he had knocked him en- the head with his
cane.
Mrs. Titles was consulted about the matter, and
said that if Ira was man he would tell all about it,
Ira revealed enough to show that others we're
concerned In the matter, and partly promised to
give the names OF the persons this morDing.-Ro-
chester Union, 24Lh.
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EARrHouAKg. An earthquake shock was felt
about half past one o'clock on the sd inst. in
Turner, Me-, and other towns in that State; In
some places quite severely.
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w GEORGE sTARRETT.


FREE BRiDaK-A meeting Vi all who may feel an in
terest in the subject will be held in the town Of Man
chester, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day OF January !,
1855 at esrly candle light 10 take into consideration
the subject Of FREE BRIDGE to Richmond. This
subject has been privately considered and discussed
for some time in Manchester. and it is determined
not to allow it to siumber longer.
Addresses may be expected from various gentle
men, among whom we will name the following: y.
g. kufiin, Cbas. H. Rhodes, james Fisher. Jr., and
Chas Il. Friend. We invite all The friends OF the
cause to COME. lde 2-dtdl FREE BRIDGE.
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A ChrtsfulaA Gem,

e In the poetry on the fourth page. will be found
bright Christmas gem, which will bring tear Of
pleasure as sparkling TO every parents eye.
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THE CENTRAL HOTEL
de lt-dtlstja

THE CENTRAL HoT ,,a ,,,o,,,.
Situated at the corner Of Trace and oh Streets front
ny the Northwest corner of The capitol Square, and
nsss TO 10 1s gnes on ae M January
] ha locality In point Of eontfguity 10 business,
being adIsnt 70 the Sap.ani Sanks nIsom mause.
healthf,ness, because OF the beautiful promenades
Afforded By he Public Grounds immediately in front.
With aach advantage. the proprietor appreciates
his resp ,nsbiity In undertaking TO the public
and the most assidaous attention to the wants Of all
who may favor hn xIsa sser sSSTTPapfS ronr.ar
=. j. 8. would be happy TO- receive calls from
m,mbers Of the Legislature and Others. who might
wish toengags rooms before the opening day.
a LBEMARLE PIPPINS
BtCkWHEAT FLOUR. and ~
Prime ROLL BuTThR
Rssssns and tor sale by fhs n a.1, s saIss,
EoR HIRE-fhe ensuing year, several
Il Servants. belonging to Col " illiam H. Blown;
Boys, Cooks, Washers and Ironsrs. ChambeImaid
and Nurse Apply corner Cary and ia sl,s s,s
de 7-4t 81 Committee Of WIN. II. Brown.
NuTMEGs, Mace, Black Pepper, Al
~ spice, Cloves. Cinnamon, Ac for sale low by
ds@ Corner Main and 10Th IS.
CHEAP GOODS FOR CASH, FOR
~ HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Embroidered Collars
and eeeyes; Head Dre-sss; Ribbone; Comforts Bette.
Scarf: buttons 0inyes; Hosiery; Mitts; Mises Cob
lars Infants Rrcck bodies. The Ladies' Will please
AZ ae rs '*s mem = cuAs. 4. awArKIS,R !,
IOLE8--A No. article just out of smoke
and for sals by n. r. CoLsT0N co,
FAMILY FLOUR. g Superior Family
~ G.ga af Nv 80. 49, -
Dc . = buNLop. MoscURE : 90. 4
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rs,s STEAMER BELVIDERE-

EEsssataz=sFoR BALTIMORE.-Freisht re-
cefved today MONDAY at II O'Clock, and mp 10
the hour of o'clock p. NJ. TUESDAY, unless a suf-
nciancy be received prior to that hour.
Consgnees are requested to send for their goods
to-day.
Shippers requested to send in the names of their
consignees early "WEDNESDAY morning, or their
shipments will be consigned to order.
de 2s-2t LUDLAM WATSON.
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AnnNOY IN NORFOLK.

s. m. r PusTEK, Hsa-. Il tho Agent COX the DknS
re.e1fun ID HorSsak. The eircslatieu a TIA pApaf
~. Aa,irx incrseset 20 ~ astcot demanding per
scea sassusa - ~ dssssfboscn. the eollectioo Of
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r OST-On Thursday evening last, at
- sannders's Hall, or between that aud Brackets
Hotel, heavy gold BRACELET, Of very peculiar
make consisting Of heavy gold links twisted with
smaller ones and fas ened ilh q French carbuncle
in the form of paddock Any person finding the
above will be suitably rewarded by leaving the same
at this office. de 25-3t*
KEY LOST.-A steel front door KEY,
IN (suppose near the Post Ofice) The finder will
be literally rewarded by leaving ii at the Dspa oh
office. de 2S-8s
T OST OR STOLEN.-Cn Thursday
i! night. 2i,h inst. my POCKET BOOK contain
ing So in notes and gold Will pay liberal reward
for delivery OF detection W. r. BARRY.
de 2s-lt
r OST OR OBLIGATION will
II be made to the Auditor for tn. Duplicate of Ger
ber 1854, issued 30 Georgianns K. Fisher, the same
"I no ng law sui' G. W. PURCELL co.
r OST-ln this city, some six weeks
- since. black leather PORT NOMINATE, con.
tanning $50 s55 in Bank notes. and number of
due bills, &C., among them negotiable note for 500
in fav2E OF X = Taylor and given by Benz William
The public are cautioned against trading for
said note. fhe finder can have the money II he will
return me the pocket book ami papers.
de 23-3t* X. S. TAYLOR.
r OST-From the office at the Danville
II Depot. yesterday morning, small black CAR
PET Rag. 1t contained, among other articles two
Daguerreotypes. which are very highly priced. If
left at the store of Willingham Il Tardy, on Pearl
Dc aiei TT = ''"D wa JNo. ". HOPKINS.
T OST or Mislaid, Certificate No. 7O5,
- issued by the Savings Institution of Richmond,
for ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. PAYABLE to Mary Is.
Strange, dated April Sd sS The finder will please
return it to NJ B. Strange, p. O., University DIVA
de l2-l2s
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BOARDING. &c.
pOwHATAN HOUSE,

RSaMOND tlHtslNIA.
The undersigned having leased the above MEAS
antly sitna.ed noTEI. respectfully leave 70 l-
LIC that be Will open L for their accoInmodaiion on
tho first day OF January. 1858.
TO those, TO whom the HOTEL. Il known il IA nm
necessary TO say apvthing In regard It's ocstion
for the information OF strangers ne would state thai
u is DELIGHTFULLY."- situated upon the highest zrouni
IN the City fronting on three tho priaeipa sircets
the CITY HALL and the CAPITOL SQUARE. la
which - the State Capitol, the Washington Monu-
nsnt aud the Governors Mansion :
~ g convenient 70 the POST OFFICE the RANKS
CUSTlM HOUSE, &C. 81 e ~ -
The Table will b. supplied with the best the Mar.
kets ancrd and every exertion win be used to contr
butte 70 tbs comfort Of his guests. go F.,
de2i-d2wew2t 80 - wM H. FRY
CLIFTON USE.-H. 8. COOK
~ having taken this wen known house. sitvatsd ON
18th street. near fhe Exchange, Is now prenaxed TO
accommodate Boarders on a. favorAhle ferl - any
other first class Boarding House In the cisys He has
TWO or threearge rooms well closettsd aud In every
have occupied. -
few day Boarders can be accommodated.
de 25- We - = -
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MILTON HOUSE
pRIvATE BOARDIN6.---Nrs. j.

= LAMBS = Miss y. A, BID000D. having reas-
ON 9Th. between Main and Franklin streets clese 10
business. and IN the retired part Of the city, viii
open q Tor the accommodation OF persons desirfna
BOARD, on the lat dAy Of January next. The Houss
has several large and desirable rooms hr hxnasa-
Also an once u the mont basement. They can -
comm0dAtA Z Few day boArsers a. fS-av
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
RICHMOND, Dec. I'D. 1881. =
aeE. To MISS AyoEIA JOxEs.---The un-

aT. To Miss AvosIA JoHEs.--The un-
dersIgncd having witnessed with great pleasure your
ters in the Richmond theatre, a. q testimonial q
their admiration Of your talents. their respect Tor
tive OF Richmond respectfully invite you 10 appoint
an evening upsn which you will accept a eompli-
mentary benefit and delight your many friends BY
appeariny again before Richmond audience. The
announcement that you will do 50. win OF ITSELF we
are certain be sufficient TO ensure crowded hou.e.
We are confident that your admirers, and the friends
of the drama, will warmly rally around you ON the
asf,
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rsg- SpEoIaL NorICE-All persons in

Be1- SPECIAL NoTICE.-All persons in
or open account, and which Is yet unsettled, will
please call and settle mp. as l close my ledger
at that time, and all accounts then due and
remaining unsettled on the let day OF February,
1873, will be placed In proper train for collection
MS longer indulgence cannot be given.
de 23 VIM IRA SMITH.
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R0ARDING.---We sim have vacant
- rOoma and woqld . plsAs>@ = soeomwedAts
pssscns dufins ths fstr (end Aflsr5 With E0xk6 ~.
oh H1reeta- MIt2t9 MURHAY.
pc y - xssKs 4 sssl & - 5 !. q a rs.
ffFfE R4Kx5kW y
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The CrvIL WAY IN KANsAe.-B,rfLE At FORT
scoT7.-A Kansas letter to the st. Louis Democrat
brings intelligence of a battle at Fort Scott, on
the evening of the 10th inst between the Pro-
Slavery and Free State men. The news, being
from Black Republican source, should be receiv-
ed with caution. We give the substance of the let
ter below
On the evening of the 18th instant q hattie was
fought at Port Scott between the free State aud
pro-eiavery men, IN which five of the latter were
killed, including Blake Little, member Of the
Leoompton Constitutional Convention. Many were
wounded on both sides, including twenty three
free State men.
The origin Of the difficulty the appearance
of Clarke the notorious murderer of Barber. two
years since, in company with the sherf's officer.
attempting to collect taxes of the free State men,
aud seizing property In default of payment ma
king the prosecution under the rebellion law.
Great excitement existed among the Missourians
on the border, who had assembled In strong NUM-
bers, and more fighting was anticipated.
The Territorial Executive Committee had Issued
call for the re assembling of the Delegate Con-
vention, held at Lawrence on the I'd inst, to take
into consideration the best course to pursue In
consequence OF the Legislature having failed to
submit the Topeka Constitution to the people,
with the Lecompton instrument.
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WANTED.--A No. Horse Sheer, BY
w the LIST January. Apply to
JOHN DOES.
de 2S--JtE Corner of Rroad nd 9Th
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s84A RIc HAoND, Dec. 23d, 1857
GENTIENES:-I feel deeply grateful for the high
compliment that you have paid By your letter Of
Dec I'd to young artistic and trust that each
night OF my career, shall prove more worthy Of
your COMMUNICATION. If close application. and an
earnest DEERE TO progress eau render So receive
my assurance that these will not be wanting.
Should Monday, Dec. 18th, meet wi h your appro-
baton, shall then he happy to receive the honor
you propose. / am, gentlemen.
Yours, gratefully,
Ay0NIA JONES.
To Messrs. VIM. Y. Richie, q. A. Myers, James
Lyons, &C. de25-d2t
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PHILADELPHIA

FOR PHILADELPHIA
~ The A No. Steamship VIRGINIA.
Nais34E& Capt J. r. KELLEY. is now ready 10
receive freight, and will leave on
WEDN EsDAY, December 30th. at IL O'Clock NJ.
For freight or passage, having superior accommo-
dations apply to II. e. FUTILE, Agent,
de 23-3l Rocke<ts-
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WANTED.-Two good Cooks and two
" Dining Room Servants, for our Packets.
BOYD.fEDM0ND.&.D AyENP0RT.
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subscriber will
COR CHRISTMAS GIFTS.-Fine Hal,

LNUh CHhIoI MAS dIF IO.-FIh6 Half
Il Brushes. Combs, Porte Monnaies, Pocket Books
Ladies' Porte Monnsies, Lubin's, Lows and Elders
Extracts, for the handkerchief.
FANCY ARTICLES.-A fine assortment OF Hair
Brushes Buckskin Purses. Porte Monnaies, Pocket
Books, Combs Lubin's aud Lows Perfumery and
Soaps, fine Pomades aud Hair Oils. Pocket Com
~ Of all kinds suitable for presents for sale by
de ~ Il. j. PICOT, corner 18th and Main SITS.
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FOR NEW YORK.-The
St8S Steamship JAMESTOWN will re-
~I~99EX ceive freight to day, (M0NDAY)
land up to the hour OF O'Clock, r.
NJ. TUESDAY unless sutficiency be received prior
to that hour. LUDLAM WATSON.
de 25-2t
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y 80 4sss 81 - 81 8s
Egsaf ta ssS. "a
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RUSSIA.

A Berlin letter states that 'the disturbing influ-
enoe Of the American panic had extended as far as
Warsaw, where numerous manufacturers had
failed" bi
It's stated the Catinst Of St. Petersburg has
peremptorily denied the right claimed by Austria
and England under the treaty Of Paris, OF inter
dieting Russia from blockading the circassian
ports.
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"a ANTED--Imme liately, for the ensu-

ing year, (is5s,) respectable white servant
duties OF a small family TO one who will siit fsTs
wsges will be paid. The best references requii ed
Apply ON Main street. between Adams and foushee
or at this Office H. ls-a,,d.t
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CHINA.

The dates from Hong Kong are 10 the Both of De-
tober. Preparations were being made for the as
sault on Canton. The British and French Minis
ters were at Hong Kong.
The expedition to the North had been apparently
abandoned. ~.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times says, "the
last official accounts received from Shanghai an.
nounce that the Chinese Government has demand.
ed OF the Russian government the immediate eyao-
uation Of the Chinese territory of which that pow
had taken possession On the banks Of the river
Amoor."
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ROARDING.-Ssver DESIRA BLR
Appix sgss ~ 60. hAs. y. q AOR10Ns
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LIVE 'Iil0lLLARS REWARD.-On Chrisl-

ds $3.50 ~
- = = =, : :, : :, :, ., !. :, - :,
1--WE DOLLARS REMARD.-On Christ
T. mas ,lav be.ween the hours of 10 and 70 ,'clock
NV horse tied in front ofthe store of Mr. En.ey Cor
hin IN LAT street near the Poor House got ioo.s =
When hs reached my stale the sApDtE WIS gone
nama' DayidA Browp. uponi il. II was coyer-d Win
war. and no questions asked will he given. upon is
delivery to Dr. p. TRENT.
de 78-3t Corner Of Marshall and 7th sts
!,
DOTA1UE5 nave arrived IN the DOCK
By the sloop Hannah and Mary. from New Jer-
sew. so
Those who have engaged parcels viii please call
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WANTS.

WANTED.-A lady experienced in
teaching the higher English branches Freneh
aud Latin, is dosirous Of situation Ia family or
small sch ol. Address, for one week,
de 2s-2t4 Richmond. Va.
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ARRIVAL OF TUE NORTHERN LIGHT.
New YoRK, Dee. Ts--The steamer Northern
Light, with later news from California, Is coming
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w ANTED-SE SERVANT. "A female
" house servant OF good character. without In.
cumbranee. One that is capable OF doing general
Homework, attending In the dining room, Sc. cas-
obtain good situation by application 70
G. aENNET.
de % Grace street al,tys .ih
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KEY LOST.-A steel front door KEY,
IN (suppose near the Post Ofhce) The finder will
be literally rewarded by leaving 1t at the Dispa CHI
office. de pr.
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rs, PASSENGERS FOR NEW
NR YORK by the u. 8. Mail Steamship
NElfsxtEN JAMESTOWN requisite to be
Don board before the hour of depar-
ture O'Clock z. NJ TUESDAY the 29th inst.
Tickets and berths secured at our Office South side
of the Basin.
Passage to New York, Meals and State Rooms in
cluded, only $40. Steerage passage. only s..
Passage to Norfolk, same by the River boats.
do SIT LuDLAM Il WATSON.
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NJ NEW YEARS EVE BALLtE IA
NPROTECTION FIRE co., No. q, "a

TIIE SEVENTH LECTURE Of the Course be
Il fore the YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssOCIA.
TlON viii be delivered by Professor CHARLES M
MARINE, of the University Of New York, at "a.
Centenary Church, on TUESDAY Evening, the al,S
Instant. at O'clock.
Subject-"ORArORY."
Members can procure their season tickets at the
rooms OF the Association.
Tickets of admission may be procured at Meade L
Bakers, Laidley Robinson's, the Exchange Hotel
and the principal bookstore
TiCktTS 25 cents. For Schools, tickets 81.
de 2s-2t
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An amnesty has been granted fer political Of
fences, and to persona condemned TO light punish.
ment. A great many promotions had also taken
place.
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"a WANTED ONE HUNDRED
en- YOUNG MEN for the UNITED STATES
FW MOUNTED SERVICE, 10 serve in Kansas
- Nebraska, California. Texas and New Nor
ico. Pay nom el2 TO 81 per month, Horses. aeeoa-
aished free Of charge. 80.
FOR further formation. apply at the Reniezvous.
Franklin street. opposite Metropolitan Hat ReA-
nohd, va d. II. ROBERTSON.
lst Lieutenant "a Dragons,
&C it-sn Recruiting Qfhcer.
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DOTATOES have arrived in the Dock
By the sloop Hannah and Mary. from New Jer-
sew.
Those who hare engaged parcels viii please call
for them at once. LUDLAM 4 WATSON. I
a. no %
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WANTED-LAND WARRANTS-At
" WM. HURLEY'S Exchange Office No. So Main
street, opposite the st. Charles Hotel.
10 ROOMS over his Office for FUR RENT.
do Him
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nSg- Srovrs, RANGES FURNACES, PoR

de 2s-I2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-03

ELECTIONS IN OCTOBER On Monday next, the
9Th instant, there will be elections held in the
State OF Florida, for members of the Legislature.
and in Kansas for the same The latter il the con-
TEST Into which the eesoi voters have resolved to
90, and to which the whole Union is now looking
forward with anxious interest The State of G. cor
gia also holds an election on that day, when a
Governor, eight members Of Congress, and a Leg
1siature are to be chosen. On Monday, the 18th
Instant, the State election occurs in South Caro-
ma On Tuesday, the 18th instant, the great con-
test In Ohio and Pennsylvania comes of In each
State Governor, other State officers. and Leyis-
iature are to be elected In Pennsylvania are also
10 be chosen two members of the Supreme Court
and member Of Congress from the vacant 18th
district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-10-03

ID The parade of the fremen on Monday next
in Philadelphia promises to be 4 very imposing
affair. Many Of the companies have procured new
apparatus and wardrobe for tue occasion, while
all have been re-embellished and improved in
appearance. The line will be about three miles
long, and will pass over a route of eight miles.
The line will be formed on Arch street, with the
right at Third, AT o O'Clock, and commence NOV
Ing at 10 precisely. John F Gibson, Esq, will
be the chief marshal. Ninety-fou companies,
with their apparatus expressly prepared for the
occasion, are expected TO be in the line; Of this
number two will be from Baltimore, one from
Pittsburg, one from Harrisburg, three from New
York, one from Buffalo. one from Trenton, one
from Paterson, n j, one from Troy, n ?, two
from Norristown, three from Washington city,
two from Camden, one from Lebanon, one from
West Chester, Pa, two from Reading, and dele
cations from Washington, New York, Buffalo,
Chariestown, Mass Albany, and Jersey City
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SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

The fnteiiigenesr pokes fun at Virginia
contemporary, which has felt itself constrained
to abstain from joining in the condemnation Of
the alleged " atrocities in India, on the ground
that it has not yet seen "the FIRST admission,
on the part Of The Sepoys themselves, that
these excuses existed at all, " and has not yet
received their exposition of the reasons of the
revolt" This the Inteifigsncer characterizes
as Bunyan's Giant Doubter outdone''
The Union dissects the speech of the Hon
Abijah Mann, jr., in the New York Black Re-
publican Convention. The Union expresses
itself hopefully in respect to the coming 18th
inst State election in Ohio