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TriE OLp DEPor. Some interesting as well
as astounding revelations will shortly be made
in relation to this place, which has become as
notorious for deeds of horror and blood 'as the
famous Five Points, of New York. II Is, both
physically and morally, a pestilent lazzar house,
from whose occupants emanates moral prison,
which is corruptng the minds and hearts Of
the youth of Washington, leading them, by
rapid advances down the road to ruin, to its
terminus, which is-death death physical and
moral. The existence Of this moral pest-house,
says contemporary is well known to the May
or and his subordinates, and still no apparent
effort is made to purify it. 1t is reproach
upon the Federal Metropolis, and shame to
those who have taken the oath of municipal
office, that these things are tolerated
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The BIG TREE" PRosTRATED.--Duringt the
recent food in the Genesse valley, the Nam
moth oak, near Gencsse, was undermined and
Frustrated. 1t was a conspicuous object, being
twenty-eight feet in circumference, at height
Of four feet from the ground, and was Of prom
inent interest in the valley. In 1897, Colonel
Wadsworth, commissioner appointed by
Washington, made treaty beneath It's shade
with the Indians led by Red Jacket, by which
for 100000 they surrendered all the Holland
Purchase and the Morris Reserve; and certain
tracts were saved for them in Western New
York. A Rochester paper remarks, that it
was hardly less sacred than the Charter Oak
at Hartford, where Wadsworth of the elder
day concealed the charter of the young colony.
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INFLUENCE OF THE SABBATH DAY ON CHAR.
AcTER.--We cannot overestimate the import
ance Of the sacred observance of the Lords day
as a means Of giving symmetry and strength
to character.
1t promotes order and induces methodical
habit essential to prosperity in business and
usefulness in life. 1t stimulates industry. II
imposes selfrestraint, and induces self-control.
It encourages reflection. II inspires rever-
ence. 1t fosters regard for all other laws
It cultivates the domestic affections II lays
the foundation, and pcrfects the growth Of a
religious life, and learns man from whence he
cometh and'whither he goeth.
II, then, such be the influence of the Sab
bath on character for this life and the life to
come, can any exertions for its sanctiication
be too earnest, or any resolution Of obedience
to the command of God, Remember the Sab
bath day to keep 1t holy" be too firm or un.
waveringf r. s. @.
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ew 1t is earnestly hoped and expected that
none Of our city subscribers and friends viii
neglect to assist us in adopting the cash sys-
tenn. Come one, come all, on or before the
first Of February, and pay us sixty-fve cents
for three tmonths subscription. If you can't
come yourselves, send it to us in some way or
other, for be assured we do not wish to stop
sending the paper to any one Of yon; but If IL
is not paid for, according to the plan adopted,
it will not be delivered. We have no agents
or collectors after this month.
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ET The man who writes our Locals has
been sick--too sick to write. He has had, MS
he says, albthe starch taken out Of him. But
he has improved in health, and will be out
again in few days, as stiff as starch and
coarse muslin and a remarkably Joo diet can
make him M
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mnn;c;nal government
The c;tv Of R,,t;more comma roc q vor,b,v IN
the conduct and morals Of her neonle with her
sister cities of the soa hoard oltbo,,ob exnoscd
n ! GREATER deorce thon coma &c tbon, - the
demoral;z;no ;nf,uence. &C ! ,n;ved ero;ar.t;or
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lance and severity Of her d;c;nl;re are y ,;ao
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the ATTACKS un,n her eovernn,ont and bor noo
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petitors have originated IN hor midst among
partisan n,eosoe who CLAIM, 70 fsol an ,,,orost
in her welfare.
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your honorable bodv touch;no tho f,ture w,l.
fare Of this city. whether the Iec;sl.turo nav
not be ;nduced bv a call of . corven,;on of,be
peonle at nm early dav 70 lend 10 co.oner,t;on
in abol;sb;nc The ,ow nh;oh no,r .arn;t. a.,
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able TO maintain their ground in onnos;tion -
n united nubl;c sentiment
The mower Of all free government rests with
tho neon,e So ;ea,ous has beon tho St,ta 80
Mary,ond IN tho elaboration of bor nowor Al. /,
sbo has nrov;dod tho most amnle s.r.c,,,ras
for her nrotect;on aoa;nst usurnat;on or .huse
Tho military arm e hold subject 70 bor con.
tro, by ,v;se nrov;s;on oe b.r oons,;t,,;o,
which rrob;h;ts Tho Exec,t;ve fro,, co5om,nd
inc IN nerson without the exnress assent Of a..
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t;on and declaration Of r;chts nrocl.;n,s ,h;s
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To Persons that have Money to invest in
Real Estate in this City.

UNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL 1MPART GER
u tain information, Ito those persons who want
10 invest money in Real Estate in this city,, that will
lead them TO blrgain, such as seldom occurs For
certain the and sacrifcer of this pro
perry, which consists Of some four or five hou >es
and lots, does not wish it to be publicly known !;
hence his resort to this method 20 effect sale
Enquire at this office Of Henry johnson, agent for
the American" lover the National Era or at No.
All X between 9th 4 9th sts., west.
dec b---f
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A CARD.

JAMES Ii. MOORE, GROCER, Corner Twelfth
e. and Streets Island, has always on hand a
fresh supply Of Teas Sugars, Coffee Butter Cheese
Lard, and all other articles Of consumption usually
found in Grocery establishments. ola
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LARGE SPREAD EAGLE
LAW NOTICE,

TNHE UNDERSIGNED WILL ATTEND TIE
j. Circuit and Criminal Courts of this District
and the Court of Claims, and will promptly perform
such professional duties may be entrusted TO his
charge
His Office, at present. is at the southwest corner OF
Eleventh aud II fronting New York avenue.
Au l4-u v. ELLIS
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TO THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT.
In ENTERING OUR NEW BUILDING, WHICH
u We have just taken possession Of, we return our
Georgetown, for their liberal patronage and we in
part as a return have erected Spacious Building,
which will be an ornament TO the city, with u age
and airy Saloon, with all the convenience and onort
Of our customers; and in the establishment are all
the necessary arrangements for manufacturing and
encouraging of Home Industry, aud by strict atten-
on to justice and integrity, hope 10 give salts
faction 10 all.
WALL STEPHENS,
No. 322 Penn. ay., bet 9th 4 10th sis.
o3l-4wif
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The wise man stands 6rm in all extremities, and
bears the lot Of his humanity with divine temper
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At CosT-HAvlNG DETERMINED TO

a L COST.-HAVlNG DETERMINED TO
IN confne our business exclusively to the coach
and cabinet branch of the trade, Gncludng Bar Iron
and Steel) we offer present stock of BUILDING
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, AGRICULTURAL
GOODS, DC, DC, AT COST, TO close out
All such goods must positively be sold, and If not
entirely closed out by the 18th Of December will be
disposed of at auction, TO make room for another
class of merchandise.
An examination Of prices will convince purchasers
that on such goods there is chance for good invest
ment
With increased facilities in the branch of the
trade to which shall hereafter devote atten-
ton. both as 10 quality and quantity solicit the
increased patronage Of consumers, in full confdcnc
that prices will be satisfactory.
ELVANS 4 THOMPSON,
500 Pennsylvania ave-, bet 9th and 10th SITS.
50 I'm
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NO. ga. NO. 5i4
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
VARIETY AND PROVISION STORE,
In the Northern Liberties.
UNHE SUBSCRIBER has jus, opened new store
IL Of the above description at
No. 544 north NJ street, between Sth and
9th stfcets west.
and respectfully solicits the patronage Of his friends
be sold as low as Mt any other store in this city His
Family Grocery Also
COMBS,
BRUSHES,
TOILET POWDERS,
PINS, NEEDLES,
SEWING SILK,
COTTON, THREAD,
SUSPENDERS, PINS,
INK, PAPER, CAKES, CANDIES, nc.
ALSO
Segars, Tobacco, and Snuff.
Of the best brands and manufactsry; in short a.
most everything generally kept in such store ,
family use.
FOR RENT.--A brick stable, with hay-loft and
room for carriage and two horses.
Don't forget the place, No. ga street
TIIOS. N. ADAMS.
NorE.--The country trade will find il greatly TO
their advantage 10 call and examin. for themselves
before purchasing elsewhere every article is resh
new, and cheap.
o22-lm
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Integrity, however rough, is better than smooth
assimilation.
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a NGEL& BERON, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINT
"A ters, corner OF Seventh street and Canal
Signs neatly aud cheaply painted. House painting
promptly and satisfactorily executed Call and see
us. You will find us always ready to attend TO the
wishes Of customers, and ANXIOUS to satisfy and
please them.
n25--tf
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TR A v LER'S. Guild E
washington Branch Railroad

/ i
| From Washington at 9 a. M, connecting at Relay
with trains from the West. and at Baltimore with
those for Philadelphia and New York.
\ AZ $50 a. m. for Annapolis, Baltimore, PhiladeL
phia and New York
Ats p. IN. for Baltimore and Norfolk, and at Relay
with the Frederick train.
Express ut 4.20 p. m. at Relay for the West and
for Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
| York. iE
On Sunday at Z a. m. and 4.2o p. IN.
From Baltimore to Washington at all. ands.l5a a.
M. 10 and 5.l5 p. m.
On Sunday Ais a. m. and SIS. p. IN.
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
CATS.
70, 1.-THE South, via the Orange and Alexandria and
.ie Virginia Central railroads, cars leave Alexandria
att u a. m. and SO p nj.
Stages from Washington.
Nv. Martin agent office Franklin House corner
Eighth and streets.
Monday, "Wednesday and Friday, at ~ a. M.
For Port Tobacco, Nd, leave Tuesday, Thursday,
70 Upper Marlboro, Md. leave daily at " n. m
| Fol- Rockville, Nd, leave daily at 81 a. m.
For Frederick, Nd, leave Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday ut 616 a. m.
For Leesburg and Winchester, Va, leave Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at AZ a. m.
For Brookyille and Mechanicsvle, Nd, leave
Dorseys hotel, 7th street
The Mails.
First Northern and Eastern Mail closes at D. :, !,
departing at a. t., next morning, Except Sundays
AMI g----.ves az a. m.
Second Northern and Eastern Mail closes at 3IS
m, and arrives at p. M, except Sunday.
First Southern Mail closes at p. M, and arrives
IL q. m.
second Southern Mail closes at . p m and arrives
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Post Office Hours

-".-- - TOot OnICc HOUIs. ----T--
The office is kept open for the delivery of letters
and papers from a. m. until o'clock D. M except
~ Sunday, when it is open from s to 10 a. ~, and
,,m to p. m.
Postage on all letters and transient newspapers 10
places within the United States must be prepaid.
(Sgned)
JAMES G.. BERRET Postmaster
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ELCH ~ WILSON
MERCHANT TAILORS
One door east Of Bank Of Commerce, Georgetown DC
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cars ana Boats for the Soutb.

Ours and BOats Tor the South. -
For New Orleans via Aqua creek, the boats leave
at a. M and p. m, or on arrival of the Northern
CATS.
Fo 1.-THE South, via the Orange and Alexandria and
.lle Virginia Central railroads, leave Alexandria
at u a. m. and So p. nj.
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FINE WATCHES, RICH JEwELRY,
AND STANDARD SILVERWARE.
HI o. HOOD keeps constantly on hand, and is
u lie daily receiving, all Of the richest and most
choice styles of best quality GOLD JEWELRY.
Also, the most celebrated Time keeping WATCHES
in Gold and Silver Cases, is manufacturing, on his
own premises, every description Of STANDARD
SILYERWARE, Warranted conn., and is selling all
the above and every variety of other fine goods in
his line, at the very lowest New York City prices
Those who about to make their purchases
would do well ~ call at 33S Pennsylvania avenue
sign of the
ol7H LARGE SPREAD EAGLE.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1858-11-11
Obitua v.

POPLAR HILL, Oct. 9th, 1858.
Though it will be sad intelligence to
the friends and re atives Of Mrs. Ma.
linda Spindle to read the announcement!
oil her death, yet it cannot but be con.
~solatory to know that she died as she had
for many years lived-a dcvotyd and con-
%sistent christian. She departed this life
in the sixty. fourth year Of her age, at the
residence Of Mr.. Charles l.. Turner,
Franklin county, Tenn, on the Goth
inst, of whose family she was a mem.
Der, as the widowed mother of his wife,
Mrs. Mary Jane Turner.
Though she suffered most intensely du.
ring her illness and confinement Of more
than two months, yet she bore a~flliction
with the becoming patience and fortitude,
that alone characterizes the true chris.
tian.
The left behind an interesting, kind
and affectIonate family circle, and many
admiring friends to mourn her loss.
Well and long has the humble writer of
this little tribute known her, and known
her but TO admire her parity and consis.
tency as a christian, filling the different
relations she sustained In this life, as
none but the christian and lady can fill.
The was an everyday christian. In.
trammeled by sectarian prejudices, she
embodied all the christian graces, acting
them out in practical life, thus setting be-
fore the world ofnominal professors-the
mere stumbling blocks for the irreligious
wor!d--examples worthy of praise and
of imitation.
Happy indeed is her exchange Of
worlds, leaving a world Of sorrow and
affection, for ono Of Joy and peace,-a
world of toll, care anG anxiety, for "a
land Of glory and repose,' no more TO
feel the ills and woes, "to which flesh IS
heir" but in "bright scenes Of glory,"n
drink through interminable ages "of tho
River of Pleasure that flows at the right
hand of the Most High"
Though she has passed rrom this ter
~restial scene, she still lives and will con-
tinue to live in the affections OF the dear
ones behind. May they initiate her VIZ
tues and live as %sinless as they journey
through li(e's "slorms and tempesls.D
A FRIEND.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1858-11-11
The Annexation Of Cuba---Facts
in Relation to It.

The present trade and commerce.
between the United States and Cuba,
in spite of onerous and almost prohibi.
tory regulations to prevent it, shows
what immense value the island would
be to us, lift formed part Of our Union.
American flour, says the Cincinnati
ENQUIRER, is kept out of Cuba by a
dutv of $3.50 a barrel, while Spanish
flour, in Spanish vessels, is admitted
at a duty OF SO a barrel, " hat an
impetus would be given to the grain.
growing and wheat producing States.
if these onerous duties could be got rid
of by the annexation Of the island to
our country! All foreign gooGg are
charged with a duty OF 80 per cent,
in addition to many port charges and
crtortionatc regulations. In spite Of
this, we export to Cuba about $4,000.
600 a year. among which are S027,,
600 of grains; $l,l00,000 of lard, but.
ter. bread, and vegetables; sI,s64,O
of lumber and fabrics; $l4I,O 900 of
cotton yarns and fabrics, &c. In re.
turn, the imports amounted to over
Sl2,OOO,OOO, made up almost entirely
of sugar, molasses and cigars, upon
which our citizens paid a duty Of al
100000 to their own Govern.
ment, besides a large export duty to
Spain.
BY annexation, and consequent free
trade with Cuba, our exports would
Immediately rush up to twenty-five Or
thirty millions of dollars a year. The
trade between Cincinnati, the head
quarters Of the agricultural products
of which Cuba stands in so much need,
would be immense. Great would be
the impetus it would give to the pros,
pcrity of this city IN all branches Gifts
industry. Our population would
double in an incredibly short space of
time. The opening of SO large a mar.
ket for American agriculture and
manufacturers, and the reduction in
the price we pay for sugar, molasses
and liquors would be Of incalculable
benefit to the whole country, but most
especially would it contribute to the
prosperity of Cincinnati. There has
never been a national measure consu.
mated where its advantages were so
obvious since the Louisiana purchase
in 1903. Every year renders the pos.
session Of the Island Of Cuba a matter
gilmore and more Importance, and we
rejoice to believe that its acquisition
cannot much longer be delayed. Com
merciaIly and politically the island
belongs naturally to us, and its present
onerous relation with Spain can not
and must not be permitted to continue.
An overshadowing mutual interest
demands and will enforce the anncXa.
ton.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1858-11-11

Mr.. James X. Shook, a good sub.
scriber to the Journal and Il most eX-
ccilcnt citizen of this county, brought
us a bushel of big apples last week
and said, as he gave them to us, "This
is my treat for the printers this year
Nov, don't we wish every subscriber
would bring in Il treat every year. Ii
they cant give apples, procure AN ad
ditional subscriber. Besides, as Mr..
Shook observed, the Home Journal
deserves more now than usual, as it
has been so much improved. Yes, it
deserves a treat, and "who'll treat
next" Now, don't talk about "Kcn.
lucky treats" but open your hearts
and give US a real Tennessee treat and
we'll accept it ito your healths." If
potatoes and apples are scarce, just
send US a new subscriber.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1858-11-11
MOnterey's Fallen.

Yes, its gone, the old house that n
f ~ weeks since stood on the south
cnst side of the square, and anything
but an ornament TO our town. When
we saw she workmen demolishing this
Gomicil, our memory could but revert
u former years and former scenes, 1t
was during or soon after the Mexican
va, that it was built, and was called
Monterrey in honor cfthe bloody strug-
gle the Americans had in that place.
Il Was first used for a liquor shop
was put up especially for that pur.
pose, n continued in that use to the
present year, when it was rolled from
is Old standing place TO where il now
les u ruin, and was used as Auction
lloUse-the most honorabls use TO
which it was ever applied.
II old Monterey could only talk
what q tale il would tell! 1t would
tell ortlie old man who now lies in his
cold grave, a victim Of intemperancc
Il would tell how lie once lived beior,
be gave way to the temptation Sc
before him; how he used to come Il
town on bis gallant looking horse, ant
how he spent bis full purse Of gold
After n while he became a perfoc'
litsS sot, his horse was sold and he