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"AGNlFlCENT STOCK OF FALL AND
lNu WINTER DRY GlQnS NOW lpEN

"AGNlF1CENT STOCK OF FALL AND
W WINTER DRY GOODS NOW OPEN.
The subscriber would invite attention TO the fol
lowing New Goods: ia |-Ir -
Paris printed Merinoes and Wool De LANES, very
rich styles, extra cheap. N .
Fine Black and Fancy Colored Wool De LANES, at
37h cents. a... a... .s..
Ottoman Poplins, mixed, plaid, and striped. ....,
$500 yards Hoyles English Prints at 10 cents usual
price 12x cents. !, .6 I'M T-TI
1000 yards superior plaid and plain DE Bagcs, at
l2H, yorth lS cents. Io -na.
800 yards rich new style figured De Iaines, az
l24, richly worth Is cents .... abb.
$50 Ladies' white and coored Corsets at al usual
price $l25. sIa ..''' - ~ : -,
large lot of Ladies' fine white Linen Handke,.
chiefs, at 8h, 10, and l21< cents. III.
20 dozen Ladies' fine white Lama Wool Hose. nj 25
cents, usual price so cents sr. il.
20 dozen Ladies' hemsttched Linen Handkerchiefs
at 90, richly worth 81 cents 'f lr t..f
ladies good Kid Gloves from 81 u cents up.
Linen Table Cloths, Napkins and Towels, great
CHEAP EMBRoIDERIEs.
Large lot Swiss and Cambria Collars. q
Large lot Cambria and Swiss Founcngs, unusually
cheap. r na 100
Handsome Sleeves and Collars in SETS .Hf
BLACK Grape Collars, Embroidered Handkerchief
&c, &c. 7r.-'l7 m -~T' =
PERSONS in want Of Dry Goods should not fail to
cah ana examine my stock before purchasing as
am connoent by no doing they can save money.
2gt.tt X. g. HYATT,
SaS Seventh street, third door below
SOU OF the Northern Liberty Market
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MISCELLANEOUS. s.
THE EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.


Ertruct from pricate letter Of the Rer. c.
j, Stescart, Of the UhiteA Suites Macy
ddted
PARIS September p, 1857
Uninterrupted travel for six weeks in Swift
zerland and Germany has prevented me from
| giving you till now the particulars of my frs
interview with the Emperor, in which know
you will be interested. While still in Eng
land, two months ago, was aware that he
had left Paris for the season, and would he al
the Baths Of Plombiercs till he should make
visit that had been announced, with the
Empress, to Queen Victoria at Osborne. 1t
was stated by the press that this would take
place on the 25th Of July; but on reaching
Paris, on the 22d, learned on good authority
that he would certainly continue at least three
days longer at the Baths, aud determined to
avail myself of the opportunity Of an inter
view there. I set Off the same evening for
them. The journey is one of sixteen hours,
twelve by railroad and four by diligence, and
it was midday Of the 23d before reached my
destination.
The only difficulty | foresaw in gaining
access to his Majesty was that OF comlnuni-
eating to him, in the absence of all diplomatic
agency, the fact Of my being in Plombieres.
In Paris the etiquette Of the Court in regard
to an audience is necessarily rigid and the
then very recently detected conspiracy against
his life by Italian exiles, through the instru-
mentality of hired ruffians from abroad, had
led approach to him by persons unknown to
be watchfulIy guarded by his friends. Aware
Of this, Mr.. Mason, the American Ambassador,
in whom have an old friend and fellow stu
dent in carly life, kindly furnished nc with a
letter of Identification, rather than Of intro.
duction, to NJ. Mocquard, Chief Secretary of
the Imperial Cabinet 1t contained no allusion
TO my acquaintance with the Emperor, or to
the object Of my visit to Plombieres, but led
to a call upon me by that gentleman so
prompt that had not had time to change my
dress before his name was announced.
He soon recognized me as one who had
been in communication in America with his
Majesty, and immediately said that he would
lose no time, on being again summoned tu
the Cabinet, in informing him Of my visit, and
that ! would doubtless hear from him. This
| did, shortly afterwards, in an official invita-.
ton for dinner the same evening at the palace
followed by a call in person from Genera
FlCury, Chief Equery and Aid-dc- Camp il
attendance
plomLieres lies nestled in n little valley
amid the forest heights of the mountains o
the VosgeS, in the eastern section of France
The glen in which it is situated is so marrow
as to allow room for a single street only,
along the bed Of brawling mountain stream.
From this one or two others strike steeply mp
the sides of the hills on either hand The
Imperial residence is in the ceptrc of the
town, within a quadrangular court. It is SO
built that, on one side the second floor, on
which the principal saloons are, is on Ieve
with a terrace of the gardens, and opens upon
it. The house is scarcely large enough for a
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MARBLE MANTEIs.
MARBLE w Or RKs.--Thesubscri

MARBLE WORE S.--Thesubscri ber
N begs leave to inform his friendsand the pub
lie that lie has increased his stock Of Marble Mantes.
comprising Sienna, Brockedelia. Spanish, Egyptian
vein, italian, and Black Marble richly carved and
plain Of the best quality, newest Style and superior
tint8 W, which be offers for sale low for cash.
Aso, 20 Marble Monuments, Tombs, and Head.
stone Slabs; Eastern Marble for window-sls lintes
steps, and platforms; Marble tile counter aid table
tops Sopstone; Calcined plaster, 20 per barrel
Also on hand a large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build
ing purposes.
He invites the attention Of builders and others ID
his took and Will endeavor 70 yesatsfaction to all
who may favor him with their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD,
On street, bet 18th and 18th.
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I r A Y E lie RS GUID d
Washington Branch RaiIroad.

trains run as follows: t.at'1-N q
From Washington at Q a. M, connecting at Relay
with trains from the West. and ut Baltimore with
those for Philadelphia and New York
At $50 a. m. for Annapolis Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and New York ~ 0"t
AZ p. m for Baltimore and Norfolk, and at Relay
with the Frederick train. safe =.
Express ut 4.20 p. m. at Relay for the West and
York. - - S' -
On Sunday at g. m. and 420 D. m aa
From baltimore 10 Washington at a. 5Fandl9 is a.
m. ;8 and 5.15 p. m. - -.
On Sunday 4l5 a. IN. and 5.l5. D.. m. sE
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Telegraph Offices.

Houses Printing Telegraph, National Hotel. en-
trance on Sixth street. door north of Pennsylya-
mia avenue. To New York via Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and intermediate points; connecting at New
nnrk with the Eastern line TO St Johns and the
Western lines 70 New Orleans =
Magnetic Telegraph, National Hotel corner of 9Th
siieet and Pennsylvania Avenue. 10 New York.
connectinR as above with the extreme East and
West '.-' = -
Southern Telegraph, National Hotel To New Or
leans via Alexandria, Richmond, Augusta and No
bic, and intermediate points, including all the sea-
board cities -.
Western Te' graph, Pennsylvans Ayenue. be-
store. To Wheeling and intermediate points con-
nectng with all the Western and Northvestern
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stases from Wasbinyton

u. w. Martin, agent Office Franklin House corner
ofEighth and ID streets
For Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall, Md. leaye
Monday Wednesday and Friday, at 81 a. m.
and Saturday at 6x q. m
For Upper Marlboro, Nd, leave daily at OK a. m.
Nor Rockville, Md, leave daily at 81f a. m. "
For Frederick, Nd, leave Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 6]< a. m. " -
For Leesburg and Winchester, Va. leave Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday at AZ a. m -
=, For Brookville and Mechanicsvle, Nd, leave
Dorsey's hotel, 7th street - -
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ISLAND
PERIODICAL, STATIONERY,
VARIETY STORE.

NahtBif SIoHE,
Near Tie corner Of Seventh st. and Maryldnd av.
VNHE citizens of the Seventh Ward and the public
- generally are respectfully informed that a com.
plete assortment Of the leading Monthly and Weekly
Papers, Writing Paper, Letter Paper, Envelopes.
Steel Pens, Pen Holders, aud Pencils together with
school and Miscellaneous Books are kept for sale nj
the above store also avariety Of fancy articles such
as Toilet Soaps, Perfumery, Combs Ladies' HOOPS.
Gloves, Pins, Needles Buttons, Spool Cotton Pen.
knives, Scissors, Looking Glasses, Porte Monaies
Chidren's Toys, Cigars and Tobacco of the best
quality DC, dc, which are offered at the usual city
prices for cash '
Among the Periodicals are Harper's Magazine.
Putnam's Monthly, Frank Leslie's Family Magazine
Godeys Ladys Book, Yankee Notions, Graham's Ma.
gazine, New York Ledger, New York Mercury, Bos
ton Pilot Saturday Evening Post, Waverly Magazine
HaIpers' Weekly, Irish News, and Freernan's Jour.
nal; also, the daily morning and evening papers of
Washington; all Of which will be regularly OF, hand
as early as elsewhere in the city Persons desirip r
1t can have their papers delivered promptly at their
residences or places of business as they may direct
A liberal share of patronage from the public is
respectfully solicited.
N. B.-The subscriber continues 10 attend 10
Bounty Land, Pension and other Claims aaninst the
Government Deeds OF Trust, Bills of Sale, Releases.
and other writing, done in legal and satisfactory
style. His Office is in immediate connexion with the
above store, where all calls for such business will he
promptly attended to-.
JOHN +. BAKER,
Oh u General Agent.
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FOR SA.IEL

THE UNDERSIGNED, INTENDING TO RE.
OF his Cigar and Tobacco Store for sale. Tb;s Il
one Of the best stands in the city, being located on
Seventh street. and in its most business part. For
further particulars inquire at No. 3gS corner Of
Seventh and II streets, of VI
~ ~ II. LYLES
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The MaiIs.


First Northern and Eastern Mail closes at o. M.
departing at a. m, next morning, Except Sundaysj
and arrives at a. m. .. " ~
Second Northern and Eastern Mail closes at az
p. m, and arrives at p. m, except Sunday.
First Southern Mail closes ut p m, and arrives
. 1ka am. - -
second Southern Mail closes at Q p M, and arrives
atap.m. 80. y
Western Mail closes at 2 p. M, and arrives at
PIN. .'
Northwestern Matt closes at p. m, and arrives at
D. m. lT'T- -
Norfolk and Portsmouth Mail closes at 2 D. M. and
strives st IL n daily, except Sunday.
Annapolis Mail closes at az p. 10. and p. m. ex-
ccpt Sunday, and arrives at II i as m and D. m.
leesburg Mail closes on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at p m, and arrives same days at 71 D. M.
Rockville Mail closes at p. m, except Sunday.
departing at q. m. and arrives at D. m.
Tor Tobacco Mail closes at D. m, except Sunday.
departing at a. m, and arrives at 8 D. M
Ieonardt0wn Mail closes on Sunday Tuesday. and
Thursday ut p. M and arrives Tuesday Thursday
and Saturday at ~. m. .E w =
Coesville Mail closes on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at p M, and arrives on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at 3 o. m
eeorgetown Mail closes at 81 p. m. and p. No.,
Upper Marlboro Mail closes daily. excent SUNDAY
sts p. m, and arrives at D. m.
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&. w. GRAHAM, NJ. D.,
BOX No. 3d.
Office, II3I Filbert Street, Old No. 100,
BELOW TWELFTH,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

g. HYATT has just opened, from the recent
- auction sales, splendid assortment of Fall
and Winter Dry Goods Of every description, at very
reduced prices: "
Bargains in Black and Fancy Silks,
bargains in Stella and Broche Shawls.
bargains in De LANES 9nd Cashmeres.
bargains in Bonnets and Ribbons
Bargains in all-wool Plaids aud Ducals.
Bargains in Prints and Ginghams.
bargains in Merinoes and Coburg Cloths
bargains in Irish Linens and Shifting Cottons
Bargains in Fannels and Blankets
bargains in Cloths, Cassimeres and Satineis.
Bargains in Undershirts and Drawers
bargains in Embroideries of every description.
Remember, ladies' the place for Bargains is at
X. g. HHATT'S, No. $40 Seventh street, third door
below the Northern Liberty Market $50 81
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Cars and Boats for the South

For New Orleans via Aqua creek the boats leave
at a. m. and p. M or on arrival of the Northern
cars. - - -
For the South, via { range and Alexandria and
ihe Virginia Central ads, cars leave Alexandria
atTA a. m. and SKI -.
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PErERsBURG, October 81, 1854.
About hye years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias,
in washington, pair of Glasses for the Specacles
which ! used, and found them Of great assistance
70 my decayng vision ; and my opinion of him is
that he is skfu in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone to be benefited by such aid
J. h. MAY.
See for more testimonials, the Evening Star.
au 10-tf .r ....... 'fs. d. = ..
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The Office Is kept open for the delivery Of letters
and papers from a. IN. until o'clock n m excont
IN Sunday, when il is open from TO 10 4. M and
rom 10 p. m. =, ""N
Postage on all letters and transient newspaners 20
places within the United States must be e-raid
(Signed)
JAMES g. BERRET, Postmaster.
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THE WEEKLY AMERICAN

!" I'D De FUBLISHED EVERY 5ATUK
~ DAY, on paper the size Of the National
llntelgencsr 1t viii contain twsnty-eight columns
II most Interesting, racy matter; the latest news up
70 the day of publication; the speeches Of Aessrs.
Scott and Ellis on the trial OF innocent men for
charsctsrised BY Democrat as aBioody asndsyS
q mamie destined TO figure in the history Of these
times, and 70 hand down to future generations the
names Of the getters up of the bloody drama and TO
point them out a. secret poters against the peace
)f society and against the lives and liberties Of the
oitixens Of Washington.
Single subscribers %, Clubs 81 so per annum.
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~, --- WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 1865.
Having been for years under the necessity of bay.
ing two sets OF gassesone for use in the daylight
and one for lamp ght--I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes Ihave used
'sfor several months, and find them excellent
Ear EDwAD SrUBBs,
r. ..r .r Of Department Of State.
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LYNcHBuRG, Nov. ], 1854. 4
From an examination of Mr. Tobias's Glasses,
WINGED that he is skilful optcian.
a....., .e.f j. j. BLAcKFoRD NJ ID.
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g.ag1 NoRFoLK, Va, July 81, 1854. .
In the experience OF even two wears. have tnnnJ
great difficulty in obtaining spectacles that were
exactly adapted to the weakness of my sight This
inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed
Tor the present BY the substitution for me of better
like, and comfort able to my eyes. would com
mend him 70 those who from age or other infirnity.
require artificial aid in this way. =. - ~
- Il j SIuxINa NJ n
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Ertroct from q pricate letter Of the Rer. C.
j. Sterart, Of the UhiteA Suites Macy,
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a@ WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER TO- 1857 .11a.

At the Commencement of the Rutgers Female In
sltute July 10, the first prize for composition was
awarded to the writer Of the following poem.
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- WILMINGTON, N. g., June 16. 1854.
TO persons who have had the sight of their ewes
80 impaired as 10 require the use Of Glasses IwOuld
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable person
quire, as he has suited me with pair Of Snecaclos
for far and near sight. Ny sghthas been Impaired
very much by service Of years in the Post Office
department which berth required me to be On dnty
irom o'clock at night till after day, during which
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-08-13
miscellaneous.
From the National Intelligencor, June 4.
WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL.


The following extract is from a letter writ
ten by lady upwards Of eighty years old,
residing in Philadelphia, to her grandson in
Washington
When General Washington delivered his
Farwell Address, in the room at the south
east corner Of Chestnut and Sixth streets, !
sat Immediately in front of him. IL was in
the room the Congress had occupied. The
table Of the Speaker was between the two
windows on Sixth street The daughter of
Dr. c.. Of Alexandra, the physician and
intimate friend of Washington, Mrs. H.,
whose husband was the auditor a very
dear friend of mine Her brother Washington
was one Of the Secretaries of Gen. Washing
tom Young cambridge, a nephew of Mrs.
Washington. was the other. was included
in Mrs. HIS party to witness the august. the
solemn scene N c. declined going
with Mrs. IL, who had determined to go
early so as to secure the front bench. 1t was
fortunate for N c. afterwards Mrs.
D. that sho would not trust herself to
be so near her honored grandfather. My dear
father stood very near her she was terribly
agitated There was narrow passage from
the door Of entrance to the room, which was
on the cast, dividing the row Of benches
Gen. w. stopped at the end TO let Mr.. Adams
pass to the Chair. The latter always wore
full suit Of bright drab, with slash or rather
loose cuffs He also wore wrist ruffies. He
was short man, with good head. With
his family he attended our church twice day.
General Washington's dress full suit
of black. His military hat had the black
cockade. There stood the father of his coun-
try, acknowledged by nations the first in war,
first in peace, and first in the hearts of his
countrymen. No Marshals with gold colored
scarfs no cheering. The most profound
stiffness greeted him as if that great assembly
desired to hear him breathe and catch his
breath--the homage Of the heart. Mr.. Ad-
ans covered his face with both his hands,
The sleeve of his coat and his hands were
covered with tears. Every now and then
there was suppressed sob cannot de-
scribe Washington's appearance as | felt it
perfectly composed and self-possessed to the
close of the address. Then when strong
mems sobs broke loose, when tears covered
their faces, then the great man was shaken.
never took my eyes from his face Large
drops came from his eyes He looked to the
grateful children who were parting with their
father, their friend, as if his heart was with
them and would be to the end.
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BIBLE ARGUMENT FOR sLAvEl

BIBLE ARGUMENT FOR SLAVERY.
it has surprised many that such large num-
bers of shareholders should have changed. so
radically their ground within the last twen-
ty-five years. Previous TO this time, the sys-
tenn of slavery was generally admitted, by south
ern men, as an unnatural, abnormal. undesira-
BILE state of things, to be remedied as soon as
circumstances would allow. Noc, it is very
generally claimed to be a system justified by
sound policy aud right reason, endorsed by
conscience, sanctioned by the Bible and wor-
thy of a permanent existence and general APP
probation. How has this great change in pub
lie sentiment at the south been brought about.
Perhaps we can throw some light on the sub
iect. We viii mako the effort
In the year 1898, tho Presbytory of Chill
icothe. Ohio, adopted strong paper, rcproba-
ting the system of slavery, and setting forth
its intrinsic inherent and ineXcusable wrongs,
A copy was sent to the stated Clerk of the
Synod of Mississippi, embracing at that time
the States Of Mississippi, Louisiana, and South
Alabama. At tho meeting of the Synod in
the Fail Of 1884, at Port Gibson, in the church
of which the Rev Iobulon Butler. d. d. was
then and still is the Pastor, Rev James Smiley
preached the opening sermon, in which he ar
guod therightousness ofslayery from the Bible
ne sermon was strongly condemned by the
Leading members OF the synod, as containing
iaIse and unscnptural views Many intelligent
men belonging to the congregation, who were
Shareholders joined IN expressions OF condem-
nation OF the new doctrine. Some went SO
TAR as to say that Mr. Smiley ought not to be
permitted to preach. The same sermon was
preached a few weeks afterwards at Oakland
College IN the church of which Rev Dr.
Chamberlain, the President Of the College
was the stated supply DR.. Chamberlain eX-
pressed his strong dissent to the views advanced
and many in the congregation made up chiehl
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HOW UNCLE JAMES GOT ALONG
WITH HIS NEIGHBORS.

Not many years since n person from the
land of steady habits, strayed into the region
Of Princes Bay, and purchased fine resi-
dence near the water; he was characteristic
cally austere, penurious and unneighborly;
his lands were so situated that the oyster
men had to pass across them to reach their
boats, for which he exacted toll of each man
he had control over the waters of the creek,
where it was necessary that they should plant
them to fat and freshen for this privilege
each man was to pay so much per bushel, or
forego the privilege. This exacting spirit Of
the man soon excited the hatred of the oyster
men-thoy turned the tables ON him and an
noyed him in every way their ingenuity could
invent. On returning at night from town,
he would often find the draw of the bridge
swung aside, or something the matter Of the
gate so that he could not get in. In word
Mr. Tito Barnacle was finally obliged to sell
out and leave to get rid of his uncomfortable
neighbors, whom by his own pettishness and
illiberality he had melted to retaliation.
This place purchased by a kindly old
gentleman whom we shall call as everybody
else did, Uncle James he had been long fa-
miliar with sea-faring life and he knew the
character of the men with whom he had to
deal. He was not long settled in the place
him; he received them as one neighbor should
another, in friendly manner. They had
called to say they wished to lay their oysters
in his creek, and wished TO know how much
he would charge them for the privilege. Il
wish to be neighborly and to have good
neighbors around me- said Uncle James,
and ! shall not disagree with you; plant
your oysters there and welcome, and give me
what YOU think il is worth"
" But" say they, "we would like to pass
across your land, from our house TO the shore,
as it is nearer; what shall we pay you?'
a." Put the bars up as you go along, and
when you see the cattle in drive them out"
said Uncle James. " that is all l ask
They took drink of apple Jack and parted.
From that time bushel of the finest oysters
would be set down at Uncle James door, and
he would hardly know who had committed the
depreciation, The year passed away, and
there was no complaint to make of any un-
ncighborly conduct on either side They met
for a settlement at Uncle james house, the
apple-iacl was brought out, and all partook
with smile; after which the question was
again put by the oystermen-
" How much shall we pay you, Uncle
James, for the use of the creek :"
" If it has been of any benefit to you,' re-
ulied the old man, you can each give me
what you can afford"
One put down ten dollars another twenty;
some more and some less, until nearly five
hundred dollars were voluntarily paid which
was more than double the sum that Tite Bar
nacle extorted by menace and meanness from
the same men.
The person who related these facts to us
closed the story by saying If you wish to
get along with the Princes Bay oystermen,
you must say-Poor pussey but never say
scat y bitch If you do their fire will be up
at once"