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WashingtOn's Opinion Of Paper Money.

The following letter, written by Gen. Wash
ington more than seventy years ago, on the pa
per or bank currency question, will be read
just now with no ordinary interest
MoUNT VERNON, Feb. 81, 1885.
Dear Sr Your favor of the Both ult, came
duly to hand. To give an opinion in cause
of SO much importance as that which has warm
ly agitated the two branches of your legislature,
aud which, from the appeal that is made is like
Iy TO create great and perhaps dangerous dlyls-
ions, is rather delicate matter; 5ut as this dl-
versty OF opinion is Oh a subject which has, /
believe, occupied the minds Of most men, and
as my sentiments long before the assembly el-
ther OF Maryland or TINS State was convened, |
do not scruple 10 declare that if ! had voice 10
your Legislature, it would have been given decl-
dedIy against paper emission, upon the gene
raj principle OF It's utility d representative
and the necessity Of II as a medium. TO assign
reasons for this opinion would be as unnecessary
as tedious the ground has been so often trod
that place hardly remains untouched in a
wofd, the necessity arising from a want OF Spe-
Gle is represented as greater than it really is.
contend that it is by the substance, not the
shadow of a thing, that We are to be benefited.
The wisdom OF man, in my humble opinion,
cannot at this time, devise plan by winch the
credit of paper money would BE- long supported :
consequently, depreciation keeps pace with the
quantity of emission, and articles for which it
is exchanged rise IN greater ratio than the sink
ing value Of the money. Wherein, then, is
the farmer, the planter, and the artisan benefit
ed The debtor may be, because, as have OBJ
served, he gives the shadow in lieu oil the SUBJ
stance, and in proportion 10 his gain the cred
ltor or body polite suffer. Whether, it be a
legal tender or not, it will, as has been observed
very truly, leave no alternalye-lt must 5r
that or nothing. An evil equally great IS the
door it immediately opens for speculation, by
which the least designing anc perhaps most val
liable part of the community are prryed upon
by the more knowing and crafty spectators.
But, contrary to my intention and declaration,
| am Offering reasons 10 support Of my opinion
reasons, too, which, fa Others are least. pleas
ing to the advocates for paper money. shall
therefore only observe, generally, that SO many
people have suffered by former emissions, that,
like burnt child, who breads the fire no person
will touch it who can possibly avoid il the
natural consequence of which viii be, that the
specie which remains unsupported viii be Instant
ly locked up.
With great esteem and regard,
!, am dear sir, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
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A Significant Fact.

Wherever the opposition to the Democratic
party are in power, the present financial difficult
ties are the most embarrassing. For instance in
New York, where Abolition misrule has been
throwing 10 the winds the boasted wealth OF
that great state, there have been 4fS suSpeu-
SIons since the first of August last and in Mass
actusetts, the banner state of the opposition,
there have been, since that date, 100, making
together more than one halfo all the suspensions
ln the United States, since the beginning of the
!tssent monetary troubles. In Pennsylvania,
where the democracy have had more to do with
the making of the laws, the suspensions since
the above mentioned date, amounted to but S5,
and IN Indiana and Kentucky, where the Dem
ocratS have been for some time in the ascenden-
cy, there were only 10 10 all This is signifi-
cant enough. 1t shows plainly the disastrous
effects ofthe bank-favoring policy of the oppo-
sltlon, upon the financial and business affairs Of
the country. 1t shows, also, on the other
hand, the salutary influence of Democratic
measures, which, as general rule, have inva-
riably been opposed to the expansion of paper
currency.
General Haskell, of Tennessee, who lately
became insane, is said to be rapidly recovering.
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" lth great esteem and regard,
/, am dear sir, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
THE STATE SENATE.

The next State Senate will be one of the
ablest bodies tSo far as the democrats are con-
! cerned) that has ever met in the Senate Cham
ber at Harrisburg, and we dopb: much whether
any similar body in the Union can exhibit the
same array of talent. Amongst the new mem
berS elected are Hon. Thomas s. Bell, of Ches-
ter, formerly Judge of the Supreme Court,
and one of the ablest iurists 10 the State, Hon.
Charles R. Buckalew, of Columbia, The pro-
found thinker and eloquent debater, aud Hon.
William p ScheII, of Bedford, the able and tai
ented Speaker OF the House few years ago.
Then, Of the members holding over, there is the
venerable William Wilkins, and the eloquent
Brewer, Welsh, Knox, Walton, Wright and
others, all Of who have distinguished themselves
heretofore, and have reflected honor on their
constituents. IT is body of which the democ-
racy may be proud, and we have every reason
to expect from such men sound and wholesome
legislation.
Nor will there be any deficiency of talent in
the House of representatives With such able
and energetic democrats as Mil, of Franklin,
Irwin, of A Ilegheny, Hodsnu, of Chester, Kirk
patrick, Armstrong and Dohnert, of Philadel-
phia, and many other excellent men whom we
might mentor, the people of Pennsylvania may
have every confidence in the wisdom and hon
esty of their representatives, and in their ability
and Willingness 10 egislate for the good of the
Commonwealth aone.-Lancaster InteLiigen-
Ger.
HARRIsBuRG, Oct. 26. The Trotting Park as
sociaton races came offths afternoon. For
trot in harness, mile heats, best two in three, n.
X. Shoemaker, of Philadelphia, entered bay
horse Chilly PENN" and George NJ. Lauman,
of Reading, ,Ientered bay mare Chilly Penn,
won, having dis,anced the mare, the mile being
run in 2m. 45s. John Gordway, of philadelphia
was the driver of "Billy Penn"
During the whole of the revusion in 1887,
the number Of failnres reported in New York
was abont FIVE hundred, but the return under
the bankrupt law in l84l showed that FIVE
thousand took the benefit of the act, showing
liabilities amounting TO about fifty millions OF
dollars.
GA great man is one who can make hls
children obey him when they arr out OF his sight
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The-0ffcial Vote CT Ohio

CINCINNATI, Nov 5.-The official vote or
the State, for Governor, ioots up as follows:
Governor Chase, Rep l60,5GS
Henry B. Payne, tDem.) l59,065
Peter Van Trump, a. 10,227
The above shows that Gov Chase has been
elected by plurality of 1903.
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or six hundred dollars stolen
The Governor of the State of Vera Cruz
has appointed an n-pngneer to survey and Law out
a railroad, direct between the city Of that name
and Tampico.
Mr. Alvinza Newell, aged sixty, cut his
throat with razor, in Bristol, Conn, on the
3lst nit
The Evansville Gadiana) Journal says Ithat
''irom present indications, there will be more
hogs killed at Indianapolis this year than du-
ring any former one"
"A fire occurred al Brownsville, Texas, on
the night of the 10Th ult. Ninrty-fve kegs Of
gunpowder exploded, killing four persons and
injuring several others. Loss, 100000
"A lawyer, named Shays, has been con-
victed ofstraling change and postage stamps from
the post office at Centrevillr, ST Joseph county
Mich, and sentenced to the State prison for
five years.
The first cargo of new crop white corn,
consisting of 900 bushels, in splendid order,
arrived at Norfolk on Tuesday, aud was sold at
10 cents per bushel.
The Tennessee Legislature, on Friday,
elected Colonel J. T. Dunlap, of Henry, State
Comptroller, and N. I. McGrpgor, Of Warren,
State Treasurer.
James Jones, colored, convicted at Dover,
Del, Of maosIaughter, has bern sentenced to
pay ine OF Sl,oO0, and undergo an lmprlSon-
ment OF two yeats
Large numbers Of the worknen lately em-
ployed by the Montour Rolling Mill at Danrlllr,
Pa, have emigrated west since tney have been
paid OIL
The Presbyterian congregation of Lewis
burg, Pa, have selected Rev. }. J. Lane TO be
their pastor, with salary of 500 asyear, and
house rent irte'
The famous house, No. 81 Bond street,
New York, IS again TO be occupied. The fam
ny oi oFo''"F o' DF. bofdFl' VIII shortly
move mo IT,
The banks Of Columbus, Commercial Bank,
D'u"S"'cN' a'''' bahN .'' M'"uie ueoFsla' are
'"e ""'5 SPTe'F-l'ayi i''S BANKS no" IN ueorS'a'
Thomas J. Doun, convicted in Lynchburg
Va, Of abducing slaves, has been sentenced 70
five years IN the PenIentiary.
Commodore Ap Catespy Jones is living
dangerously Ill at hisreSidence in Fairfax coun-
ty, Virginia.
Seventy manumi,t4d Slaves from, pr;,c.
Edward county, Va, arrived at Richmond. on
Tuesday, for Liberia.
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.ENTS No THE CONSTIPATION.
Maj for lo9,0o5 95.730 94271 lO3s78

We have taken the totals upon the vote for
Governor given hy the Harrisburg Telpgraph,
as we find that the tables Of the different papers
do not correspond in detail. As we have no
mrans OF ascrrtaining whether the difference is
Typographical, or from the sources whence the
Information is derived, we take that which is
most likely TO be Pittsburgh &
n10n
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The state Election.

We have given the tables of the official vote
ofthe late State election, with exception ofthat
for Amendments TO the Constitution. The to-
tails on the various amendments are as fo-
lows:
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
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Know Nothingism in Maryland.

It IS doubtless, something quite familiar to our
readers, to hear of riot and boodshed in Bal
timore, on election day. There the Know
NothiRgs hold their bloody saturnalia whenever
the day comes on which ffeemen should have
but have not-the privilege of exercising the
derous proscriptives clasp their ensanguined
HANDS together, and paint each other with the
blood of butchered citizens, whilst Mayor and
Police (being Of the same political stamp look
s.mi-approvingly on, without attempting TO
interfere in such manner as would put a stop
to their horrid atrocities. And there alone, OF
all the places over which its blighting shadow
ever hung, does Know Nothngism vet loom
in lis original terrific darkness. Every where
else it has been dspelled before the light of that
bright political sun, the sober judgment of the
people-there alone does the dark cloud hang ;
a cloud formed of the mist ttat rises from tie
blood-pOoLs dyasOn forthby the assassin's dagger
Aye, Know Nothingism has no foot-hold, now,
save where it is sustained by'violence, rowdyism
and blood-shed.
The election WHICH came off on Wednesday
p6f last week, was no exception to the general
Bale in this city Of riot and murder. The Gov
efnor of Maryland had foreseen that it would
be But mere ,pockery, and therefore, had issued
a proclamation calling out the military for the
protection of the Citzens, but on the assurance
of the Know Nothing Mayor that the Police of
the city would keep the peace, he withdrew it.
The result was what we expected it would be-.
The Mayor did not fulfill bis promise, TO the
Governor, and no Democrats life was safe on the
streets. Know Nothinsism ruled the day with
fire and sword. Naturaized citizens were shot
down like cattle, and the cartriIge-boX Of the
Plug Uglies won a glorious ~ victory over the
balot-box of free America
The Democratic candidate for Governor, is
defeated by whateverth the blood-bought majority
of the Know Nothngs is in the city ofBaltimore.
There is Democratic gain ofone Congressman,
in the fifth district, Col. J. NJ. Kunkel being
the successful candidate. There are Democrat
ic gains, generally, throughout the interior and
Western parts of the state.
We append the following from the Washing
ton Union, in relation to.the bloody transactions
in Baltimore above commented upon !.
The following is an extract from letter ola
highly respectable and intelligent citizen of
Baltimore to friend in this City. It gives a
most deplorable picture OF Baltimore, but, de-
plorabIe as it is, the picture is not new one to
onr readers
RA1r1,snrE Nov 3 1871
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BALTIMoEE, Nov. 5, 1881.

''A word now with regard 70 the elections.
In this city had hoped, from the promises OF
Mayor Swami 10 the governor and citizens, that
the democrats would have beeen protected in
the attempt 10 exercise the proud privilege OF
all American cItzen-vz: the elective fran
chise; but how vilanously have we been dece-
we'd! Not only have thousands been denied
that privilege whose misfortune it was to be
born in another cline, (many of whom had
resided here for twenty, thirty, and forty years.
but others who Were born on American soil to
the number Of several thousand, some of whom
had been engaged in the war Of l8l22f4, and
defended this very cltylrom the invasion of a
British soldirry This kaoW Of my owp per-
sonal observation. The plan adopted TO deter
such from voting was 10 approach every person
with a knownothing ticket, and they refused
| taking it, 10 issue threats and to drive them
| from the places of voting. In one instance, in
a family of my acquaintance, were three
sons Of lawful age, and father, who had lived
! here for ten or twelve years, and they were all
compelled to flee from the polls without voting
/ rather than be braen from them. In every
| instance alnoS. where a foreigner approached
! the polls be was knocked down and beaten in
a most brutal manner, and haIt-grown youths
disguised and made to vote thr know nothing
ticket. The torch Of the ncendiary lighted
/ up the dwellings of democratic voters ere the
close OF the days brutality on the part of the
ruliianS. The papers do not contain one-six-
leenth part Of the doings of yesterday, simply
/ because the reporters were deferred by fears OF
being assaulted hereafter. The intelligence
from other portions ofthe State is cheering to
the democrats-more especially from the north
western, as you will perceive by to-morrow's
papers. This city is a doomed city, and many
will be compelled to go from it for peaceful
security aud the exercise of freeman's rights.
God knows desire to leave it, and | trust ia
God that something will turn up to my advan-
tage by which may be enabled TO do so.
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aIlnnesota in the Democratic Column.

The Aboiilionists have been trying to create
the impression that their candidate for Cover
nor of Minnesota was elected, supposing, doubt
less that, as that Territory IS far distant, the
good people Of Pennsylvania would not, for
some time, come to know any better. Below
is authentic news, and such as rather reverses
the story ofthe Abolitionists.
The Minnesota Election.
Notwithstanding the reports 10 the contrary,
it now appears that Mr.. Sibley, the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Minnesota, is elected
by handsome majority. The following glatl-
flying letter, learn from the Washington
Unaoa, was received in that city from gen
tleman Of high political standing in St. Paul:
ST. PAUL, October 80, 1857.
We nave elected SibIey by from 800 to ,0oC
majority: also, the entire State ticket by over
200 majority. Our Legislature on joint ballot
will have eleven majority for the Democrats
viz: Three in the Senate and eight in the House
Fully, nobly, and most triumphantly have the
Democracy OF Minnesota discharged their whole
duty.
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THE EMPIRE STATE. 0. K

AddliIonalrrturns of the election in New Yorl,
insure the success oft the Democratic State ticket
by at least ten thousand majority. According
to the most reliable accounts, the Legislature
viii stand thus
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The following letter, written by Gen. Wash
lngton more than seventy years ago, on the pa
per or bank currency question, will be read
just now with no ordinary interest
AIn1,Nr NcpNnN Eeh 81 1TQh
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General Haskell, OF Tennessee, who lately
became insane, is said to be rapidly recovering
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GA great man is one who can make bis
children obey him when they arr out OF bis sight
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-10-22

~ The fire at Chicago on Monday morn
ing proved the most disastrous that has &C.
Cured in that city. Upwards Of $500, 900 Of
property was destroyed, and twelve persons
-men of high respecsability-are known to
have persisted. Two others are missing, and
are supposed to have been involved in the
flames and falling buildings. The fire begau
at four o'clock in the morning and ragged till
eleven, destroying one Of the most valuable
squares in the focus of business in the city.
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Washington Items.

WARRINGTON CIrY. Oct. ZIP NJ
Assurances have been officially given that
England will not interfere with any arrange
ment which the United States may prepare
with Nicaragua in relation to the Transit
Route. Thus all objections are withdrawn
by Britain. Toucey confidently asserts that
he viii. retain his position as Secretary OF the
Navy. His dcclinstion of seat on the SUI
preme Bench is nov being considered. The
Secretary of War left Washington fer New
York on official business, iacluding the in
spection Of the defences " that city. The
FL Passo and Fort Yuma Wagon road expe-
dition was 1t Fort Thadpr-n, Texas on the
18th of Sept. Severe rains delayed their
progress over the plains, and caused sickness
in the camp, including Leach the superinten-
dent. They expected to reach FL Passo on
the 18th instant. Fort Kearney and Honey
Lake expedition under Maglaw were at a
point miles West Of Fort Laramie on the
Eth of Sept, all we'll.
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COMMISSIONERS, SALE.

UpY virtue OF decree Of the Court OF Common
- Pleas OF Vanderburgh County, rendered at its
last September term, in suit for partition between
John G.. Bryant, plaintiff, and Emanuel Hull and
others, defendants will on Wednesday, the 4ih day
Of November next, sell a The door Of the court House
in Evansville, Lots Nos. 90 81 and - IN Block No. l
in that part Of the city ofEvansve heretofore known
as the 4th Enlargement adjoining said city The La
provements large two story Brick Building con-
tanning two tenements with seven rooms each-very
suitable for dwelling houses or for hotel boarding
house purposes; and could with a small expenditure
he converted Stores. There Is also on the prem
ises small frame dwelling. The above property is
situated at the heao Of High street, opposite the resi-
dence OF John Hodson.
TERMs-Obe-third casl, balance in six and twelve
months. the purchaser giving notes with approved
curity, hearing interest from date, I'D waving valua-
ton laws. THOS. Il. GARNIN,
octi2-ts Commissioner.
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Cincinnati Markets.

CINcINNATI, Oct 21-N
Flour dull; 800 bbls sold, at 4,25. Wits
ky unchanged. Cheese steady ut "a. Moth
ng new in financial affairs.
CINCINNATI, Oct 21-PM
Flour further depressed under the foreign
news, and extra sold ut 81 25@4 80, closing
dull with no buyers Of superfine at anything
over a. Whisky closed steady ut l514c, at
which rate good deal sold from store
Hogs are offered ut IS 80 for non delivery
without buyers. According to the Price
Current, butchers lard is down to &c, tallow
to ~ for rendered and dull. Exchange on
New York scarce and nominal at per cent
premium.
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NOTICE.

a Ii persons concerned will take notice that a Ger
n tifcafe given by the School Commissioner Of
Marlborough county to one Walter Beal, Sept. 25lh
1887, for the purchase of lot No. on the plat OF the
School Lands and being the southwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter Of section l6, town 6, south IL
west containing - acres or less, which certificate
was assigned by said Beal to one Ambose Yeage and
is the property Of the undersigned by purchase,
has heen lost and deed made for said land and that
the undersigned intends to apply to the Auditor of said
county for certificate ACCORDING to the law in
hat case provided. ANTONY k0STAR.
octi0-Ilt yw5m.
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River and Weather By telegraph.

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2l-M.
River feet scant by pier mark, and fall
ing. Weather cloudy. Mercury 40.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 2l-M
The river has risen feet since last night
and still rising. Weather clear.
PITTsBURGH, Oct. 2l-PM
River feet 10 inches by the pier mark and
falling. Weather clear.
CINCINNATI, Oct in
The river is rising rapidly, it has risen tive
feet since noon.
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NEW FORK, Oct 2I-fN
A young man named James Rogers. aged
about Is years, was arrested to-day at New
Brunswick on the charge OF having murdered
Mr.. John Stephenson in the Eighteenth Ave-
nue. on Saturday evening. The latter was
walking with his wife at the time the stab
was inflicted. Rogers is implicated in the
murder by companion who was with him
at the time, and he has made confession.
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HALLocK's CREAM OF Roses for preserving,
restoring and identifying the hair. This ad-
mirable preparation is most effective RENE
dy for badness and falling off of the hair
causes it to grow luxuriantly, making it very
glossy and beautiful, and prevents it from
turning grey. For sale, wholesale and retail
by Hallock & Stoddard, Main street near
First ST
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~ Mrs. Cunningham has presented Pc
titlon to the Supreme Court appealing from
the decision of the Surrogate in the Burdell
estate case. Judge Roosevelt objected to the
petitioner calling herself 'Burdell," but he
took the papers, and promised decision.
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New ORLEANS, Oct 90

NEW WILLIAMS, OcI "
There were SO deaths last week from yell
low fever in the hospital-none outside.
The Grand Jury have indie ted Black for
the murder of w bite, whom he stabbed in
the street.
The day closed gloomily. Nothing doing
in produce or Exchange. Laborers are being
discharged in large numbers. The Citizens
Banks certified checks are still received by
other banks.
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~ The Bostonians are endeavoring to
abolish the long credit system in business,
the effect of which is the locking up of vast
amount of capital. remedy will probably
be adopted by making credits one half the
usual time.