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sd J.C. McGUIRE& Co. Aucts

By J. c. MCGUIRE Il CO, Auctioneers.
VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING OTIS ON
TUE SOUTH SIDE OF NEW YORK AVENUE, AT
THE CORNER OF i4TH STRERT-On FRIDAY AT
TERNOON. May 18th, at 51s o'clock, on the prem
Uses, we shall sell. TO the highest bidder, Lots No
No. 80. Lot 10 fronts al feet on New York avenue
and runs back about % feet to paved alley. Lot u
a paved alley. Lot IL fronts 2l feet inches New
York avenue at the corner of l4th street, and
ley.
Immediately after which we shall sell Lots No.
lG and II, IN DavIdsOus subdivision of Square No.
2D each fronting a feet inches on 18th street
west between Ii and streets north, and running
back 100 feet 10 ton fsot alley.
These are, beyond doubt among the most desira-
bic building sites for sale In that section of the city.
Title indis putable.
Terms Ono fourth cash; the residue IN 6, II and
10 months, with interest," secured 10y decd Of trust
ma d J. G., Mcguire CO. Aucts
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BY WALL & BARNARD. Auct,onee,x


BY WALL & BARNARD, Auctioneers
SALE OF GROCERIES, WHITE LEAD
Mss ih a Ag &c TuEs sa Y
,ions o. our suction rooms stock Of prime Family
copsigner. fGods Suitable for the trsde@ Oh the
u barrels Yellow, Refined Yellow, Crushed, Pow.
Teas, ~ ~
Boxes sperm and Ada.nautins Candles,
81 boxes RalsIns, - boxes Fiss, Prunes in Jars and
Boxes Ialaw ba Brandy, Anchovies, Pickles.
Is boxes CASTLE. Brown and Chemical soaps,
Gases Ducd and Brandy Cherries,
8 barrels Pike and other if W WIS Sic.''
" octayes Brandy, barrels Gin,
l5nD cigars, boxes Chewing Tobacco,
barrels Machine Oil,
With large lot of other goods in the grocery line.
Terms: SSn and under cash; over that amount a
dorsed ''' "O''' S"'i"0'"'n' e"
maj WALL & BARNARD, Aucts.
II THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED
on account oil the ram, until THURSDAY, May u
male d WALL q BARNARD, Auct'rs.
By J. C. MCGUIRE & CO.. Auct,oneors.
FURNITURE AND EXPECTS OF FAM
y iLI DEcLIS,HG H2UsEkkErLNs.-!on THURS
DAY MORNING, May 18th, At 10 o'clock, at The
residence of n gentleman declining housekeeping
on q street, batween 18th and Iith streets west
VIC shall sell, all the Furniture aud Effects, com
Arm, Rocker aud Parlor Chairs,
Rosewood and Mahogany Marble top Tables,
Mahogany Secretary and Bookcase,
Cane and WoOd-seat Chairs, Lounge,
Damask and Lace Curtains,
Cornce and Gilt Window Shades,
Brussels, Ingram and Three ply Carpets,
straw Mating, OIlclOth, Rugs,
Hat Tree, Passage Chairs.
NMshogany Sid board, Dining Tables,
China, q lass aud Crockery Ware,
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Washstands,
Toilet Sets, Looking glasses,
Mattresses, BOlsteTs, and Pillows,
Blankets. Comforts, CounteTpanes
CnckIng and other Stoves, r elTigeTators,
Terms So and under cash over that sum credI
9tfA aud ~ days, for satisfactorily endorsed notes
,aTIng interest.
ma7-d }. C. MCGUIRE Il CO.. Aucts.
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By ]. c. MeGUIRE 4 90, Auctioneers.

BY J. Z. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers
DUBIIC SALE OF FURNITURE AND
Il HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, AND VERY DEsIRaBr =
SERVANT WoMAN.--On FRIDAY MORNING,
May 18th. at ~ o'clock. at the residence the Late
j. \ VI. DuncansGn. III street north. between eth
aud 18th streets west, snail SELL al the Furniture
ard ELECTS, cnmpTIsIng-
Mahnesuy Plush covered sofa, Divau and Arm
Chairs,
Mahogany Hair Spring Seat Sofa and Parlcr
Chairs,
Marble top Centre Table, Ottoman,
Maho sany Card and BIuiu- ! ablos,
Cane aud Wood seat Chars, Lounge,
DamaSE Window Curtains, Venetian Bhn!s,
Bro#zs Chandeliers, MaGtel Ornaments,
BPdStrads, Bureaus, WaShstands.
Feather Beds. Hair and IluSk Mattresses,
Boosters aud Pillows, Toilet Sets,
Clock, Looking glasses, Rockers,
Blankets, Comforts, Spreads.
Silver .adle, Table aud Tea Spoons,
China. Glass aud Crockery Ware,
Britannia fea Set Glassware.
Cooking and other Stot cs. Kitchen Utensils.
AT2O Clock,
shall sell, by order of the o. ans Court very
likely and smart Servant, about y years old. She
Is an excellent cook, washer and irOner 6ne scam
stress, and a Il st Tat3 general house servant.
FERNS for furniture: SD aud under cash; over
that sum cre'iIt of 81 days, for satisfactorily en-
DOR etTOt hearing interest.
Terms for the SaTvan ut cash
MARTHA ID DUNCANSON, Adm'x
ina l0-d j. 4. MCGUIRE a CO., Aucts
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BY J. G. MCGUIRE d Co. Aucuonoerz.

BY J. Z, McITUI tn r. q Co, AurtlOncerS.
THREE THREE-STORY BRICK HOUSES
4 AND IoI> At AUCTIuN.-On THURSDAY Az
TERNOON. MAY 18th, at o'clock, in font of the
premises, we shall sell, Lots Nos and g. IN sub
division of Square No. SO, fronting ~ feet on Ninth
street west, at the of street nnth running
back Of feet inches to 10 feet alley, with the i'm
prOvements, consisting Of three neat and well built
thres-s story Brick Dwelling houses. The corner
house has excellent store rOom aud has been
OccupIat for some time as grocery store.
Terms: One fourth cash the residue in I, and 8
wears 18th interest, secured by deed of trust on
thu premises.
ma sd J. C. Mcguire Il CO. Aucts
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Nv WALL pAPNAPn A.o,,o-oo.-

BY WALL Il BARNARD, AuctIoneers.
BUILDING LOT ON THE ISLAND AT Arc
10 TIoN.-On THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Nav
l2'h, at six O'Clock, ON the premises. will sci
street south. between 42 and 9Th Streets and run
ming hack IS3 feet.
months. Deed given and deed uftrust taken
ma cts WALL q BARNARD. Ancts
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By WALL Il BARNARD, Auctioneers.
HOUSE AND LOT ON AN ALLEY. BE-
DAY AFTERNOON, May 18th. at O'Clock. on
the premises, we will sell, part of .ots ls u,
Square iJ on tho alley between 9Th and ~ sts and
alley 80 feat wide, with Frame House.
Terms: One fourth cash balance IN 6. II, and W
months. kecuTet by deed of trust the property.
ma sd WALL q BARNARD, Aucts.
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To THE VOTERS OF THE FIRST WARp-I am
compelled to decline being a candidate for re cleo
ton to tho Board OF Aldermen. tender INV crate
ful thanks tn my fellow citizens who honored me
with the nomination. Very respectfully
It GEORGE Nv III ,ccs
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SSATCHED FROM THE GRAvE.-Yearly there arc
thousands saved from death nv timely TesoTtiup Ia
MrsGarde 8 Indian Balsan. of .iverwort and Uoar
sal. at all the Druggists. ma 10. Iw
Cream and Water lees at 5 81 per gallon ~ Inc
Philadelphia Confectionery, corner 18th and SITS.
MIA 5 Inn
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tha rr, ,r,i LII -, ., &C -. =,
Pre Ia On tSo se b.tP ase o. az o.s u ~, ans ~ 81
on - c5 isst Ion. ~, iset oeeP' on al
TerDl Orc f,,n,tb "a IN 10. o. =, 80 \,
months ,ecurei nv deed Of tSnt on The n,1
,"o :" " - q nn n-,HnD D =, auc sues
~ T n MoCITIpE . 90 A.,,r, :
- ~ mi ~ y, ~, 10 n 80, ~ -
t'ohnnIlaUR ~ ANDHousFEI Ht, EfEEGTlGs
ING, MAY 10TH at 10 Oc ock at the residence Of the
late Jas SiaheI, corn,r Of lS1s and = streets, we
shall sell, by order OF the Orphans Court, all the
Furniture and Effects, comprisiBg-
Mahogany Sofa, ROCKER, and Parlor Chairs,
Marble top Centre Tables, Side Tables,
Cane aud Wood seat Chairs, Lounge,
Looking glasses, Clock,
Bedsteads Bureaus, Wardrobes,
Washstands, Toilet Sets, Tables,
r. ather Beds, Hair and Husk Mattresses,
Bolsters and Pillows. blankets, Comforts,
Carpets. Oicloth, Mating,
China; Glass. and cTockeIy Ware. r.
Radiator, Alright. and other Stoves,
One large Iron Garden Roller,
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MISSES AND
Nl CHILDREN'S HATS.
have in received a large supply of
FANCY HATS .
And CAPS,
for Misses and Children
to which invite the attention of the ladies.
JAS. Y. DAVIS,
mac - ~ Late Todd a Co.

III ..- NEW GOODS.
IL %. HOOD has just received q lot of FINE
SILVER Plated WARE, consisting of Tea
Sets, Ice Pitchers, Fruit Baskets, Dining, Break
fast Casters, Butter Dishes. Spoons, Forks, and
Knives and great variety of other Articles all Of
which Will be be sold remarkably low at 33s Pa
Az. bet. 9Th and 10th sts. ma
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- AND SUM ER,
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING made TO order

GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING made TO order,
in the best st, from the finest qualities of French
CLOTHS, DOESKlNS, FANCY CASSIMERES
and VESTINGS of all kinds l. - /. = $500
Gentlemen's Dress Coats made to order,
Gentiemen's Dress Pantal ooDs made 70 order,
Gentlemen's Dress Vests made TO order,
GentIenens Business suits made to order
Gentlemen's Dress and Besiness Clothing ready
made. Prices much cheaper than the usual city
rates. WALL, STEPHENS & CO.,
322 Pa. av., between eth and 10Th sts.;
ma h6t l and I 81 Duaua ST.. New York.
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REAL EsrArE.-Yesterday,A A. Green, auction
eer, sold part of lot IL, with the improvements,
three story brick house on Tenth street near Penn
sylvania avenue, TO VIM. Blanchard, for S. 500.
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The Persia sailed at 10 O'Clock, a IN conse-
quently her advices not late by several hours
as the Adeiaide's; but add the following inter
esing particulars:
The panic on the London exchange had been
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The SALE OF LAcEs.-A large attendance of Ia
dies were drawn together at BoteIer,s auction
roon Iron Hail. yesterday, attracted Ivy the sale of
elegant laces, embroideres, &c We nerceive NV
the advertisement that the sale will be continued
tomorrow morning.
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KNIGHTS TEMFLsR.-The De Molay Encamp.
mnt of the Knights Templar of Boston, are soon
expected to arrive in this city, on their way to
Richmond. They will stop at the National Ho.
tel. In this city, where arrangements have been
made to receive them.
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LOVER IN A CLosEr-Last night, gentleman
residing In the Seventh Ward, before retiring to
bed, thought he would pass through his house
and see IL all was right. Getting down to his
basement front door, he found il nnfastened and
what struck him as suspiciously odd, pair of
boots and an umbrella were placed near the door
This alarmed him, and he began a search through
the house, but found all safe until he came to a
closet in the lower part. Opening 1t, there stood
young man shiyering with fright, well he
might be, at being found In such suspicious Do
sition. Hewa brought ont, and gave Ills name as
Albert Atwell, and said he passed sometimes for a
white man and sometimes for a colered man. His
intentions were not burglarious, and he was there
because Of an invitation from the colored servant
girl TO visit her, and she concealed him In the
closet. lie was taken to the guard-house; and
more than her lower Withdrew the charge of
burglary, and he was fined IS and costs, under the
Corporation law. 49, q aHr+ ..a Z
GRAND MAY CoScEBr AT THE SMITHSONIAN
On tomorrow Thursday evening, May Con-
cert, by two hundred children of the primary de-
partment Of the public schools will be given, ai
the Smithsonian Institution, under the direction
Of Mr. j. III. Daniel, teacher Of music in the pub.
lie schools. Mr.. Daniel has very few equals as a
musical instructor, and this concert win no doubt
be one Of the very richest treats of the season
especially 70 those who feel interest in the Gull
tivation Of music by the rising generation Of the
metropolis. The former successes of this gentle
man In entertainments Of this kind are an ample
Guaranty that his audience on this occasion viii
Be well repaid for turning out. For further PAT.
ticulars see advertisement In the proper column.
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A State Convention u the Republicans Of Iowa
y called 10 assemble by their delegates ct the City
Of De- Moinss, at IL o'clock .. M, on "Wednesday
the ed day Of June, 1889, for the noninAtisa Of
ofos 70 30 elected at ts gsnerSl slpction In Octo-
Der Of this year. oandile6n ars = % selected for
the odioss Of Governor, Lisatsnant Governor, and
thrse Judge of the Supsene Court. TAe Conven-
ton will TAXA spch Other action - may, IN its
cpinion contxhats - NJ sacosss of The principles
and organiaatioe Of the Kspubioaa party Of this
State and Of the Union.
Every organised county will Be entitled 10 one
Delegate in the Convsntion, and 70 one additional
delegate for each 100 vossES, latter the first l0O)
and Tor any additional fraction Of SO or more votes
cast ct the Last General Election for Hon. Elijah
Sells, - Secretary Of State.
The attention Of thu Republican Central Com
NIT ef THAR respttve counties n directed to
the calling & the County 0onventions for the ap-
pstutnsat of Delegates, II the ratio above stated
and for efneient organization preparatory TO tho
canvass. JOHN A. KASSON,
II. n. HOXIR,
NJ. RU6CH,
DIN. COOLEY.
Oh. JEROME,
RI. b. CLARKE,
THOS. EkELY,
Republican 6tats Csntral Committee.
wDss 4oinss, March 50, 1850.
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Return 81 Dlsappe1atsA Geld DeoAs
In = otarvi0g CsnAitisD.


ST. LOUIS, May 10.
The 81. Joseph correspondents Of tho Dsn-
crat notices the arrival at that place OF 100
returned Pixies Peakers, who bring deplora-
bic accounts Of the mining prospects and the
suffering on the plains. II 70 estimated thet
10000 mon are now on their way baok, oil
81 the most part Of them being destitute o.
money and the nscessaries OF lite, and are
perfectly reckless and desperate. Thrsats
are made Of burning Omaha, St. Joseph
Leavenworth and other towns In consequence
Of tho deception used to induce emigration.
Two Thousand man are reported 50 miles
wet Of Omaha in . starving condition
Some Of the residents Of Piattsmouth have
closed up their business and fed, fearing
violence ct the hands Of tho enragsd emf.
grants.
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SCIENTIFIC ZEAL.--Ladisleus Mayer, :
Hungarian, we'll versed in tho natural histo-
~ of Brasil, in the hope OF reaching The I'M
terror with more csrtaintp, has married the
daughter Of the negro king Of Bihs, in Up.
per Guinea. Having by this step bssUIs
general in-chief Of the armies Of bic father.
h law, he makes use OF his newly acquired
snthority 70 facilitate his researches. BAL
letin. 8s
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SrRoEG m rH8 FArH.-The Council Bluffs
Nonparsil il not at oil set back BY tho unfs-
vosahls reports brought baek BY Pixies Peak
ers. II says that most Of those who are return
ing, start baok before they got there, and be-
lieves, that they arc discouraged BY specula-
tors who buy their outfits for mere song,
and speculate upon the spoils thus obtained.
The editor declares that his faith 10 unshaken
In the richness and extent Of the mines. He
10 plucky, but We venture 70 Say no such
faith - his osn now bs found il Iowa. In
NsbrAska. however. the Omaha Nmss cher
ishss faith equally ardent, based upon
similar manifestations
These papers will not believe those who
were st the mines and returned discouraged
nor those who turned back before they got
thsre, alleging that the former class we're TOD
lasy to work, and that the latter we're hnnr
bugged By speculators. Il, however, the
mines are 20 rich, what il the reason We hear
Of no arrivals Of goldP Where il the gold,
the evidence Of the richness Of the ninss
Whsrs 10 tho pudding, and who's chawed the
bag
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Matt Carrier ana HIS Teaa Drowned.
Yesterday about o'clock, Adam -,
German, who, for two years past, hos carried
the way mail between Quincy and Warsaw,
Was, together with his team OF two horses,
drowned, in the Mississippi river, . few yards
belo~ Msssrs. G. Albers b Co.'s mill. Jast
below the mill, there 10 narrow place in the
street, made 90 from the rives washing away
the embankment; this, together with : stall
ed team, made is difficult to pass-on trying
to do 90, ons Of his horses slipped Of Of the
bank, dragging the other horse and the wagon
along with him. Az the team went down the
bank. Adam jumped out, lighting in the edge
Of the water, holding the nail bsg in one
hand, and kths reins in the Other. In the
attempt TO turn the horses, he Vas drawn
further into deep water, when he and his team
soon sunk ont Of sight; hs however coming
up three times, still having held Of the lines.
He made no cry for assistance, but merely
said, - be threw the mail towards the bank
to some boys, sssave that" The mail and
his coat we're subsequently recovered BY II.
Albers, in skiG.-(Wsrsaw Bull, 18th.
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Republicans County Convention.

Republican County Convention.
The Republicans Of Lee County win meet in
convsntion 1t CHARLESTON, on TUESDAY, the
Hath d JUNE, FOR the purpose Of selecting Dele
gates toths Rspublicaa State Convention to nom
innate candidates fer Governor Lieut.. Governor and
Jndgss Of the Supreme Court.
1As RsDablicaas Of the several Townships Of the
eounsy win hold their Township Meetings. 1t the
usual p,ae Of holding elections, on Saturday, the
18th day Of june to select dslsgatss to attend the
County Convention, unless other arrangements for
primary meetings are made BY the Township Con-
mittess.
The Convention viii beside for itself whether 70
make nomin ations for County onaesn, Or whether
sush nomin atisns shall BE- made 1t asonvsntion to
BE- subsequently called.
By order Of the Republican County Con- nittss.
PHILIP vIELE, Chairman.
May 10th, 1859.
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CLOTHING 0xO13
r Al a0ia q ~ OlsthIng isain1ps, aaA isvfts
amt1A - ee1asfss - wsu - M nov snss, 70
give me- ealI o
BURKE's CORNER,
Northwest corner Of Main and Third streets.
havs every style Of goods for mens wear, which
will sell cheap Tor cash.
Spring and 6ummeT Goods
To suit svsfy tasts. AIao, Gsatlsnss's Furnishing
0eels, 3kunks, Carpet Sacks and valisss.
DAll and seG2 HARRY FULTON.
MAZDA
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The Administration and Anti Leeompton
Democratic factions Of Pennsylv, mia are
particularly amisble toward each other Of
lsts. For instance the State Sentinel, .
Democratic Anti Lecompton paper published
ct Harrisburg, uses the following mild Lam
gusge toward the President:
"He 10 violator Of pledges, m unwiss,
unsafe and corrupt Executive, : Pro- Slavery
Disunionist, pirate in intention, : tyrant,
an apostate from Democracy, . wool-dy sd
Fedsralist, and disorganiser
To which the Philadslphis Pennsylvanian
retorts by calling Aessrs. Forney and Hiok-
man
ssRsd-mouthed Abolitionists, corrupt and
roAtsn At tho heart, capable Of psrpetrsting
the foulest and blacklist crimes, who have
lived Ill their lives on plundsr, stealing FROM
tho Treasury Of tho Government, and when
tho door Vas shut against their wholssais
stealing, they turn round and abase tho men
and party who gave then lifs."
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J. a. wIE1DUN. i. 0UorIu.
Wilson 4 Gustin,
w1oLxsAL1 pBAL1Rs m

vIke1NIA AkIUkkD IUb1ICVg Cl1a18 q,
uAvE losstsd g room No. Eats House, Nais
y ~ trsde lasgs Stock Of - Aest quality ARA
bssnds a. po0nds, AAn pounds, 3, I ard 10 lump
TobAseo; 6at chewing and smoking do, In tln-fsf,
papers. bbls. and bbs. Also, large and general
assortment Of Imported and Domestic Cigars, "a.
All goods warranted = rsprsssntsd.
ApgeAkw
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Major JACK Dew lmg.
MY Thirty Years Out Of the Senate, BY Major
Iv1 Jssk Downing. This book win soften the
countenancs Of the sourest old hunker-maks
vinsgar-visAged ancient maiden Emile-drive away
the bluss from hypochondFiac-snd cause even
defeated candidate Ter Congress 70 laugh on tho
right side OF his mouth.
For sale ~ OGDEN, BROWEKLL kOO.E
CI1Y Book 6foRR,
May0d No. 50 Aain-st.
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~ AD1tRbO0o AOlSON - 49, SONRe
We clip tho following paragraph FROM the
Western Christian Advocate. Il - - trus
- preaching:
6oyr SoAr.-Thsre i sore evil under the
sun, namely, the habit Of pra,siag ana las-
te1ing iyisg men. The evil he's srspt into
she Church, and 10 producing Tho worst u
consequences upon certain minds among a..
A weak mind cannot bear suoh things. Il
grows dissy, becomes intoxicated with tho
love OF praise, and soon contrasts : thirst for
applause which il oil consuming, ending with
the incurable swsll-hsad.
a strong mind aAn mot endure suoh thiDgs.
They ass insnGerably disgusting. And here
Il good rals BY which " may judge whsth-
q we have soft spot IN The head. II We are
inordinateiy greedy Of the praise Of men,
there il certainly ! weakness in the upper
story.
A LnsRAL BsoUEsl. The late O. =. How
~, Eco, By biz will, made tho anti slavery
cause, women's rights, and non-resistancs
hid reoiduaTy lsgateeA through tho agency Of
William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell PHILIPPE,
Francis jackson and others. The amount to
30 expended for the good Of these various
causes, in lectures and pnblioations. The
amount thus bestowed il something like $780,
000.-( Bost. Jour. ss sl
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Mesrs IN south Caroline.

II msy not be generally known that some
Of the best families in South Carolina are
Noors by descent. The blood Of the African
soon washes ont, bat that Of the Indian and
the Moor, after half SCORE Of generations,
shows itsslf alnost - ssrongly . ever. The
crisp, curling black hair, dark cad eyes, long
silken lashes, and swarthJ completion, coms
up generation after generation. Many Of
cur old Hugusnot families, down to the pres
ient day, show strong traces Of their Moorish
descent. a8
When the Moors were driven out from
Spain, upon the conquest Of Granada, thous-
snds Of them took refuge in the south Of
Prases, carrying with them the sst Of sulti-
waiting tho vine and Of growing silk. Re-
msmbsrisg their bitter persecutions IN Spain,
they never could become Catholics, though
forced by their position TO rsnosnss Moham-
sdanisna and become Christians. They b.
came eventually Protestarts, and whsa the
revocation Of tho Edict Of Nantes took place,
Withdrawing toleration from the Protestant
religion, they were again driven to seek new
homes, and il large numbers emigrated TO
South Oarolina.-l Clarendon Is. o. Ban
nef.
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A LErrER FROM TEE KNa or S1Ax.--A lady
residing in Charlottesville, Vs., who for ten
years resided - : missionary in Sian, re-
ceived few days since, letter from "Ssm-
let Phra Paramendi Maba Aongskut," King
Of Siam, dated at Bangkok, January 24th.-
The letter 10 written In good English, and
bears the Royal seal. The King q great
adnirer Of American Institutions, and kas .
. .ns% e nj 4, . s 81 S.ssse g
main the lady's sold good friend. "-IRioh-
mond Dispstoh.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-23
OCH. M. vDucI11ss
10, for Pixies Peak

stf ago. POLLOCK = CO.
ME ass nov rsssivtng anA opsaing new aad
w splendid stock Of Clothing and Cents Far
nishiai Goods, uhish Ne o1ss . sell very low Tor
sssh. Our goods af9 seleetsd With crest oars snd
with visH 70 ~ kard ti1ee therefore - sGsg
them q very small profits, keepaag Y view ~ ole
motto Of qujek al = and small profts. All ~
ash 10 thst eustonsfa will call and examine before
purohaaias slssvhsrs; " charge nothing for shsv.
Inc rod. Rsnsnbsr NJ place, East side of a
neSiid s. POLLOCK 500. \
a1AmrrORD FIRE INsU1ANCE co.,
800. f or HARTFORD.
IrCcRrnRArnp n 1910.
Cxptssl ...46 81, go Suspiss ~, 81 81
49, ALL RAID Uf.
DrxscroRs-H. Huntington, Albert Day, James
Goodwin, Chss. Boswell, Henry Ksnsy. Calvin Day,
Job Allyn, John r. Brace, Ches. ]. Russ.
THO. @. ALLYn, See'y. II. HUg1Inef0H, Prss't.
q. @. L3kAA, Ass Z 6sc. W.N. B0wnns, Ast'ry.
WA. W. BnLKANAP, Agent.
Ksokak, April .. 't0d