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CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan. lS.

hAsHINGToNI Jan. lS-
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Curry, of Alabama, it was
resolved that the Secretary of the Navy furnish
the number of Chaplains appointed in the Navy
--the religious denominations to which they be-
long-whether chapains are required to wear
gowns-whether any particular form Of divine
service is required and whether there is any evil
dence that the Episcopal Litany is read.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, of Ala, the Com
mittee was authorized to send for persons and pa
pers and examine witnesses under oath in relation
TO the charges against Judge Erwin, Of the Wes-
tern District, of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Underwood, of Ky, asked leave to intro
duce bill for the construction of railroad from
the Gulf Of Mexico to the Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. Stephens, Cf Ca, objected, insisting on the
regular order of business his design being by this
means to have an opportunity to report bill for
the admission of Oregon.
SENATE
A large number of memorials and resolutions
in relation to mail routes and other routine busi-
ness were presented.
Mr.. Seward introduced bill amending existing
acts the slave trade. Its principal provisions
are to hire ten steamers to be manned, armed,
equipped and to be considered vessels of the ma
Wy, to be employed to cruise on any of the coasts
of the United States, Cuba, Africa and elsewhere.
The President may judge attempt is being
made to carry the slave trade, that any State
may pass laws prohibiting the foreign or African
slave trade within its limits, that ship shall sail
for the African coast without a clearance from
the District Attorney, and the Secretary of the
Treasury shall designate the parts of Africa where
American Consuls shall reside, and only where
commerce shall be carried on. The Act repeals
all Acts incompatible with its provisions and ap-
propriates a million of dollars for the expense Of
carrying out its provisions
Referred TO Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. Simmons, of r. l.. introduced a resolution
and asked for its immediate consideration, that
the Secretary of the Treasury be directed to pre-
pare plan for raising a revenue adequate to meet
the ordinary expenses of the Government by the
imposition If specific instead of advalorem duties.
Also to supply schedule containing all nsedful
information on the subject If specific duties
The resolution Was bald over until tomorrow.
The joint resolution reported from toe Commit
| tee on Foreign Affairs to pay the salaries of the
Minist ters to the Argentine Confederacy, Costa
Rica and Honduras, was taken up and passed by
As against 6.
| Mr.. Kennedy, Of Nd, introduced bill to es>
| tablish line of steamers between American and
| British ports.
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MATRIMONIAL.
mrs nr TIE ITr1rrn srarrsI

To THE LADIES OF tbs UKIrED sTATEsI
It has my good fortune to restore to health many
thousands of my eountry-wOmen-
Nv success has excited the malice of the snvOas and
alous but their prosecutions lave served only extend
nd establish ny repuaon Showers of grateful offerings
have fallen upon my pathway from the fair sufferers whom
Ihave relieved. So long held in atectonate and
hankfu remembrance By those who hzSs experienced
skill oan afford ssspse he efforts Of nisehisfmsers
nd sanderers
ens for producing mensruaton within the reach Of the
Ladies United States; but ndPosition to enter
Ged occupied by quaes with their pernic0us nostrums
aaa that uaprncpled eountereters might palm upon
the public their worthless limitations, have hitherto
vented ne from establishing agencies for the sale of my
AAIlE DE FEMME, :" in the United States.
AtIas yield the euIeaties of patients and friends
and offer TO ths suffering Females Of America medicine
which has rendered somewhat famous throughout the
Old World.
In regard to the efficacy OF the "AAIlE DE FEMME,
need only say. that it il in liquid FORM and is exactly such
As have used in pracce France for years and
that it has never failed TO secure satisfactory result
The "Amie de Femme and usnsruaiiOn stand in the
IAtion Of and effect. is alike powerful to originate
healthy menstrual how where has existed and to
restore where it has been from suppressed
In orderto guard against imposition the wrapper of drec
hous on each bottle of the Aie de Femme viii bear my
written signature and both the bottle and enclosing bc1
vii be sealed with my private seal.
Price, $500 package. ,,,oDv
PARIS, January, 1857.
For sale, wholssals and Retail by WILLIAM FIsKE
No q Superior street, Cleveland, who will supply the
Annie de Femme Al the PropristOr's Prlces-
aulO dSwlys
THE BEST ARTIFICIAL HELP TO
L THE HUMAN SIGHT EVER INVENTED
- WMs
o--- E~FH
ESfv=@z5z=T T-ZZsIs-A
N. H. SOLOMONSON.
PRAcTIcAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPT1cAS,
seps the largest assortment of the most approved kinds
PEcTAcLES. Anhis glasses, whether for Gear or Ia
ghted are ground under his inspection, BY machne
yof Anew construction with the greatest care so as
suitthe eyes in al cases. curing Weakness DiEztness
aazzetea Of tie Eyes, and imparting strength for Ion
reading or fine sewing.
q N H. SolOmonson would here inform the publ
tast employs any the sale Of hislenses
e Also, splendid assortment Of SPY GLASSES, M
cRoSCoPEs, CoAGPAssES, sc, kept on hand.
ARTIFICIAL EYES.
Inserted without pain, as perfect as natural.
lTohes3s Superior street under the American Hots
jun21
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

"a LittelIs Living Age for January 18th,
Gleason's Line of Battle Ship, Clipper, Scottish
American Journal, Home Journal, Scientific Amer
ican, Spiritual Telegraph, Frank Leslie's Zeitung
and Irish Miscellany, have been received at Ohm
stead's News Rooms, opposite the Post Office.
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DRESCOTT'S PHI

DRESCOTT'S PHILLIP THE Sec
IL oud 81 volume price 81 IS.
Arabian Dayl Enter inment; price 81 Is.
Parley's first Book of History,
First Lessons in History Of United States,
Wtnsl0w's Intellectual Philosophy.
sseIs IHoHkA 3 BRAGG
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
]. F. Keeler-Patent Scales.
J. W. Fitch-Notics.
D. H Raymond Observation-Disclosures Notice
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a. "TO SMOKERS & CHEWERS. !"


No gentleman should mnsis In the society Of ladies with
his teeth dscoored and breath tainted with tobacco For
purifying the mouth after smoking chewing, 'FoN.
TAINE's CREAM OF WILD FLOWERS is one of the
most eaectual dentrihces 1t whitens the teeth
strengthens the gums and imparts the breath Oel
offensive agreeable fragrance.
FOR SHAVING-Its rich lather penerafes and softens
the beari prevents irritation and renders the operation
easy and agreeable. F. G FoNTAINE Co, sos Broad
var. and No. 6 Astor House. New York. Sold By all
O. sepl5
J. B. Barnes 4 Co., ProprietOrs of the Cleve
All PLUMBING Works, Atwater Block are prepared
with arge force of experienced wOrknen doing svery
escrpton nbng in the most thorough manner,
hs most scientific plans reasonable terms and short
aoee Large stocks Of Fountains Of derent STYLES and
izes Bathing Tubs Of cast iron aud wood lined with
innsd-coDper, steam heaters lead and galvanized iron
pipes Leather and India Rubber Hose, descuIuo
and Plated Cocks ndiag the PatsA Seclos
Cocks recently introduced, Wash Eols and all kinds
fWster Wcrks Fixtures Kept constantly on hand All
work warraGted mzs:dSWtt
WIGS I WIGS +! T! WIGS! !
BACHELORS EIGs 4ND ToUPEEs surPass ali.
They are elegant, ligL sass and durable.
Fitting a charn-a, Fang up bshlnd-ho shTiAsiRg
ekeadi indeed thsis Le oay Establishment where
these things properly unders. Q, and made
2sl Roadway. rev York.
bovSd W FISRE. cleveland. Ohio. AGENT.
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WANTED-An active thorough Agent to sell a
new, cheap, first rate double thread Sewing Ma
chine Address
DAVID H. RAYMOND,
janl4dlw. 24l Main street, Hartford, Ct
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Me0ifiuEs.
THE GKEAT WONDER
NINETEENTH CENTURY!

o. IHH
NINETEENTH CENTURY!
pR0F. WOODS HAIR RESTORA-
pabh f Dr. r. WSod FSSs y s S9 a s1Ss s
tsman Maine, which speaks golngiy Of the superior
feet when coming from reliable source II cerfcafss
gusantees ol truth the Dr. needs encomiums
BArH, Maine Jan %, Isss.
PROF. o J WOOD & Co.-Gentlenen: Having my atten-
tion called frv months since, the highly beneficial
effects Of your Hair Restorative induced to make
qaite gray probably third white my whisaers WerS Of
tao same chaIeier some three months since procured
f9uud that it was proving hat had wished used i
lie Of ich have used some. certify the
world that the gray white hair has totally daPpeale ed
natural color and believe more son and glossy than il has
been before for twenty-five years am nov szty yeaIs
I'D; my good wife, At the age Of htTo has used It with
The above notice deem due to you for ysur valuable
slrectons, II not have occasion 70 contradict NJ
resilient here for tie Sst tssn ysas snd an EDon %
nsas Of 2 Ge SI nes y % nv m 55 es s k A az use s yo
vice. as wish 70 preserve the beauties Of nature in Ohes
~ 1 antTuly yours, A. C. RAYMOND.
BALTIMORE. Jauaary2s lsss
WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE
aPRoF WooD-Dear Sir: Having had the misfortuns 10
low fever in New Orleans in 1884 induced to aLs
trial Of your raton and found L 10 answer as The
very thing needed Ny hair is thick and glossy, and
no words express my obligations you giving hs
afflicted such treasure FINLEY JOHNSON.
The undersigned Rev. x Bgg, is minister in rsgE-
lar standing. and pastor Of the Orthodox Church in Brook
field, Mass He gentleman Of great infusnce. and
universally beloved: WM DYER
BEooKFTELD, January Il 1859
PROP WOoD-Dear Sir: Having made trial Of your Hair
Restorative It gives pleasure say that its eect has
beeP excellent in removing Inflammation dznrud and
s tro9sied rom Sa1fT my cdhood snd has Osd ny s
which becoming gray, its original coll have used
no other article with anything like the slr pleasure
profit. Yours truly. x BRAGG.
The Restora i've is put up in Rles three sizes, viz.
Large, medium; and small The small holds half pnt
ret1s fT dollar per hottietbe medium holds At
least in proportion than the small
and retails for dollars Ottlethe large holds quart
oy cent more in qrosoon) and rsiails for three
dollars tie
1 o. J. WOOD Co, Propuetors, ~ Broadway. New
York Tin the great New York Wire Railing Establish
mentl and 1i4 Market street St Iouis No and sold b.
all good Druggists and Fanev Goods Dealers- ocl6
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Y RUFFINI offers the greatest bargains ever
made in Furs. They consist of Capes, Muifs, Caps,
Robes, Mufiers, Gloves, &c. He offers the highest
prices for Mink, Raccoon, Muskrat, and other
furs. Remember Sd door above Bank on Superior
street.
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FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. IA, 1859

Citizens wishing conveyance TO either of the sboy
trains or Boats viii be called for by the
Omnibus Line by leaving their address the Omnibus OF
ice 81 Superior street. door next to Weddell House
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Net earnings for the year . S575, ,054 o3
Dividend paid lst August
last. per cent -. 237, ,305 90
Dividend payable lst Feb.
next, S per cant =. 227, ,305 90 474,6lo 90
Surplus Eearning ........... Sl00, - Q3
There has has been expend-
ed for Construction dur
ing the year past ...Sl9, ,293 "a
Cash Oh hand this day,
with Dec. expenses paid
and Franklin County
Bonds, $4,000 paid,) S24o, III 81.
GEO. H. RUSSELL, Sec,y.
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II DR.. Lyons Office is removed from
IS Water street to No. 81 St. Clair street.
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For sale Wholesale and Retail, by WILLIAM FISKE
No q Superior street. Cleveland, who will supply the
Annie de Femme at the PropristOr's prlceS.
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From Phgsiaaas
MARSHALL's UTERINE CATHoLIcoN

. diseases for which It Is recommended IN
There is nomedeine like II in this country
in the worst cases have ever met with Marshal
erine Catholcon Is a certain and safe remedy"
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THE CHRISTIANS GIFT.
CYoLoPEDIA OF WIT AND HUMoR.
THE DRESDEN
.Nesc Works.

EOOStesl plates; morocco antique; price ........S2
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IL MEN. From ts. ~ Y Daily Ness (Editsrizl)
We desire call ntiOntOa letter from Dr. Joshua
F. Bsidge, The HealfhUf American Women IN anoh-
er column He the subject able manner, and
his skill and medical judgment may Be relied upon"
From fhe Albany Montiag ErDfssg-
'MsFshas Uterine Cafnolicun has proved 70 Be fully
valuable claimed to be many tests made
by medical gentlemen and others Dr. Bridge regular
physiciau OF ataiuments iuagment
and discrimination judcfous and highly successful urac
titioner all diseases, especially those Of women and
children"
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VERNOE, Irumb1l Co, HlJ l1l, III
This csrass that hase been in ven reor hsalla oT
years and found .fs relief after poylng EubeF
of Physicians. nv disease was ProiaDs9 Dtor- BAD
been reduced that and FlouOr Abus until had heco
liberated 10 considerable extent. By the advice
& W Bushnell procured and took SIX bottles Of Marshals
Uterine afhocon which enabled 70 attend % hus-
band in his sickness until he died which Ebcut
Tear since have taken three bottles Encc MS d. aih
hieh made able 70 labor 1nd support family e
three children Tbs Catholccn has nearly tesOfed
health isfke only thing that has mls ated ny 1ael
MARY E. ROBINSON.
The cATHoLICoN = for sale ~ City Dragsistss b.
Msateiss dsa1sTs gsnera4T. lali<
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SOLE PROPRIET0Rs,
BENJAMIN PAGE, JR. 4 CO.,
MANUFACTURING
PharmaceUtaStS and Chemists,
HEALTH OF AMERICAN WO

u AOOO hUhy IA.
Sold In Cleveland BY GAYLORD Hammond, VIII
Fiske, c. s. Mackenzie, +. E. Churchill, DR. Chze.
AmesBenton Bros. and Druggists generally
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The sOEtrOvsrsy relative to The reference Of the
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A. C. RAYMOND.
BGIrHOsE. Jauaarru ls

The undersigned Rev K Bragg is minister in rsgE-
lar standing and pastor Of the Orthodox Church in Brook
field Mass He is gentleman Of great influence. and
universally beloved: WM DYER
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-04-07

As a shadow to all these sunny Southern lights
L must say that met with few extraordinarily
mean men in Sidney. There was one, d merchant
prince, who made it boast that he had never
given away shilling in his life. So far as
know. he only departed from his extreme seifish-
ness on ere occasion, and the circumstances are
worth relating. One morning poor lrishman
stepped into his counting house, and, looking the
very picture Of misery, said. "Ohl may it please
yer honor, I've lost pig-the only pig had
and mlsthress --, the goyerness, has given
me pound, and sent me TO you for another -
She says you have enough gold to Guild q sty wild
and will he sure to give little" At frs
old hard fist refused; upon which Paddy threw
himself upon stool, and raised such a pitcous
wall that the merchant thinking be was mad
about the death of his pig, gave him the und
TO get quit of him. Next day the proprietor OF
the deiunct porker passing the warehouse,
and seeing his beuefactor at the door, pulled his
hat to him Well, did you get drunk With that
pound, or buy another pig?" asked the rich man,
gruflly. Bought pig, yer honor--a darling
little thing wid Ii sweet twist in his tail. like a
lady's curl "Wcli, its 10 be hoped you'll take
better care of him than you did Of the other -
W hat did he die Off" "Die of? Did you say die
OF now? Why get ont wild ye be was so fat
killed hmw-Southern Lights aud Shadows or
Life in Australia. BY Frank Fowler
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D4e rite Of Masonic Baptism was perform
cd at New Orleans few days ago by Foyer
Maconnique Lodge f. A. NJ.
''The Hall was arranged after the fashion
of a lodge room, there being large canopy
ut the head for the Worshipiul Master; cano-
pies at the side for the other officers; band
ofmusic and chorus Of singers On stage at
the foot Of the hall. tables with candelabras,
and the emblems of ths order, disposed as in
lodge rooms; and in front of the stage, a. the
head. a large bap;ismal altar with steps as
cending on all sides, and inclosed by rail-
ing. On the altar was stand bearing an
. opened Bible, and at its sides large urn and
a large censor, with which to administer bah
tism by water and fire. The different lodges
entered one at time, music being given at
intervals, and ranged themselves around the
altar and on the stage to the right and left Of
the Worshpful Masters throne. When all
was arranged preparatory to the ceremony
the aspect OF the hall was perfectly gorgeous,
The Worshipful Master Of Foyer Maconni-
que, Joseph Santini. addressed the assembly
in French and F-glish, explained the nature
and object OF masonry, and the nature Of The
ceremony about to be performed. After that,
sixteen boys, the eldest about II years old,
and the youngesn infant, all clad in white
and wearing red scarfs, were escorted upon
the altar, attended by their parents and god
fathers and godmothers who took seats
around, inside the railing. An invocation
chorus from Mozart's My stories Of Isis, was
sung by the choir. The Rev. c. S. Hodges,
Grand Chaplain of the NJ. w. Grand Lodge,
offered prayer, the multitude standing
A prayer was next sung by the choir; tie
poetry composed for the occasion by Luton
p. Cenonge, and set to air of Rossini
Luton Masonic Order. After that came the
baptism. The ceremony was performed by
the Worshipful Master. The boys were led
up, and their left hand dipped in the water Of
the urn, feeling explanatory address being
made to them at the time. The censor of
flame was then swung over them; and hav-
ing received publication by water and fire,
the solemn part of the seremony was ended.
The w. Nj. next hung on the neck Of each
child a blue ribbon and medal. kissing them,
and making remarks adapted to their compre-
hension. We regret that the lateness oil the
hour should forbid our giving more partc-
ular report oft this impressive spectacle, which
was witnessed with SO much interest and
manifest feeling by the thousands Of people
present. The remainder OF the ceremony
consisted of presentation of rings to the moth
ers Of the childred, and white gloves to their
godmothers; recitation of poetry in English
and French by Luton Ed Feerenbatch; an
address by the w. M. TO the godfahers; con-
frmation of Lutons and music by the orches
ira and choir. After that. the godmothers
of the children aud the masters of the cere
mony raised collection for the benefit Of
the Masonic widows and orphans, and the
last thing in the programme was the Grafton
OF the day. delivered by Mr.. j. NJ. Herman
des'
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House Painting.

fftIiE etizens Of Rismaai and vicinity respect
l fully informed thai the undersigned Is prepared
Ut de ali kinds OF
HOUSE PAINTING AND GLAZ1 ING
IN the most approved style. Having permanently 10.
Gated himself in Richmond and intending to dcyoho
his entire attention to business orders left the -
an office. at The store Of Reed Locis. win
eeive prompt attention. &
Dee .. isss I'm wM. II HARRIS.
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BRICK! BRICK! BRICK!

VNTM. yANSCHoICK 6 THOS CASH, have this
w day formed aco-partnership for the purpose Of
transaeting general brck-maSins business, ami are
prepared 10 contract FOX BRICK either IN the
wall otherwise, 20 suit purchasers.
Mr.. NANSCH0lCh aytils himself of this orp7rtuni
ty Of returning to the citizens OF Richmond, his
sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore bestowed him. an hope. by attention
to business that the new hrf may merit continuance
Of the
An A No. quality Of Brick will be kept family
band at the yard half mile of the city, en- the
McWhinney farm.
NANSCHoiCK S CASH.
Dee p. ISIS 2-3sn
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4. G. ID IL I.
UNDERTAKEN

As removed TO the ". L. Braay's Saddier
shop. Main street aad will devote entire time
and attention 70 the business 81 CNnERTAkF%G.
tie IS sole this the Metallic
Coffin. also :he Metallic Burial Case, he fur
nish order. Wooden Coaias superior style and
finish. aswass haad. lie will funerals
fashionable Hearse plain carriage,
&c as 'ow as GAP be aa0rde4. a. c. DILL.
May 90. fe5c a3I
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Family Flour.

UyE are now prepared to deliver TO the eitizens Of
u Richmond. in quantities Go suit parchS choice
Family klcar, and snthoFsed "a
any and respectfully solicit shars
Of patronage We also deliver all kinds of Feed
CARPENTER < PYLE.
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[cosnfuNIcATED
THE SECRETARY or THE INTERIOR AND
THE AGRICULTURAL BOARD

Some of the newspapers have assumed the character OF
injured innocence, because the Secretary of the Interior
has invited to Washington, for consultation from differ
ent sections of the country persons interested in agricul
ture These writers not only question the authority
the Secretary to invoke such meeting, but unable
to perceive any benefit to the public in the
In regard to the preliminary power Of head of de-
parment to invite the attendance at the govern
ment of any citizen for consultation and information
to the business of the department. have before
heard it doubted 1t is elementary power necessarily
inherent with all civilized governments and is exercised
at the sound discretion of the chief Of executive de-
partment the world round has certainly been exer-
ced from time to time, by every department of our gov
eminent from the adoption Of the constitution IL is a com
occurrence for the Secretaries of War and of the Navy
TO send at distance not only for officers in the service
but for civilians for the benefit of their advice and
ence in matters relating to the department Thus have
persons skilled in the manufacture of iron for cannon and
engineering purposes for the army and professors capa
BILE of testing the merits of coal for the navy been in
vted to Washington at the public expense for the benefit
Of their superior skill and experience as scientific men
In like manner The Secretary of the Treasury may have
occasion TO consult experienced merchants and manuac
turers for arranging the details Of tariff and expert
enced nssayss for regulating coins So the Postmaster
General may consult with profit to the government ex-
through this vast country IL is also competent for the
abroad but send agents to any part of the world on
duties connected with his department and the AttOr
ney General may TO his aid any officers Of
his department. or private citizens, any emer-
gency, at his sound discretion These among the
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enrolled militia numbering a million aud a
halt OF men and more than two thousand regi-
ments armed for service distributed over thirty
two States, aud are engaged in the various occupa-
tons Of life. Precisely what makes them powerful
eonceals their strength from themselves. These men
are accustomed TO the use of arms, as all our people
are and their effectiveness as military force is to
be determined by their readiness to serve in the
field and the facilities existing for their concentra-
ton. The governments of Europe understand this
and thus estimate as a military power.