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The WAY THEY BURIED CoPPIc IN OHIo.-The
following is an extract Of private letter, dated
Salem. Ohio, jan 3:z-
Salem has ALWAYS been the hotbed Of abolition.
ism. Coppic had an uncle living a few miles
from here, and he was buried by the side Of his
father, about six miles from this. But this would
not do. A foolish report got out that his body
was to be taken by the doctors, democratic, Of
course and the rabid ones and designing offered
70 bring 1t to town and bury Il safely in the Gem
stery owned by one Of the "nre-eaters'' Of the
North They dug mp the body, kept 1t some
days, furnished a new shroud and coffin, insult
ingly sending the old one back to Virginia, it is
said.) called large meeting on Friday last; and,
In the Town Hall, exhibited the body to some
thousands, 1t is estimated After this they buried
1t ten feet deep, and loaded it with stones In the
evening an Oberlinite preached funeral sermon.
Neither myself nor family went near it. Many Of
our citizens were opposed to 1t, and disguised
with the whole affair. 1t was no doubt all for
capital. The Quakers disapproved Of it, and said
the committee promised to bury il without any
demonstration of this kind We are not all crazed
In Ohio, though our town bell was tolled from 10
to on Dec. =, and short time, forenoon and af-
trrnoon, the I6th-a tribute that is never offer
ed to their own citizens Yet there are few who
approvedit.-Nsr York Herald.
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NEW PHASE OF RA>CALIrY An Englishman
named Saml Smith. in New York, being thrown
out of employment Il coac hman, resorted 10 the
following plan TO raise the wind Glancing his
eyes over the papers he would carefully note the
applicants for positions as housekeepers cham
bermaiGs, and the like, drop in At the assigned
places for calling, engage the applicant forth
with, get her TO pack up her effects, accom-
and prepare to enter upon her duties at once as a
housekerper or chambermaid at his residence in
a suburb town Arrived at the depot or steam
boat landing. rs the case may be, he would send
doing business near by, and in tue meantime
dodge of with the absentee's trunk and other
baggage. He has finally been arrested I'm this
rascality, and is in fair way to get his deserts.
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Personal

80. Hon :. A. r. Nelson is announced to lee
ture next week in Baltimore, on the Union"
-..'Bayard Taylor ana Horace Greeley EsIs
are both lecturing this week in Pittsburg. Pa.
Paul Morphv has reached New Orleans and
1t Is announced that he will Immediately en.e-
upon the practice Of the legal profession
Hon NJ. :. Wilkinson. L. 8 Senator from
Mimi. and Judge L. VI. Love, of Iowa arrived in
this city yesterday, and took rooms at Kirkwoods
---' Geo. w. May, first lieutenant I'm the L $
ARMY, died at the residence Of his brother (Chas
\. May) in New York, on Monday.
--' Hart, the sculptor, has just returned to this
country from Florence. and has gone to Kentuc XIV
to receive order from the Legislature for a CO.
lossal statue Of Mr.. Clay.
- The New York Tribune Of Yesterday says
Last night Mr. VIM. f.. Burton was little cas- er
than when last reported. No hopes, however are
entertained of his recovery.
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FACTS FOR THE SHRIEkERs.-John Sandcrson
Esq, of Norfolk county has paid his neg roes, this
season, $3.50 for raised by them for their own
benefit Oh his farm. He paid one of the men alone
Sl56. They are allowed time to work for them
selves and land to till, and they paid Dioeraly
and chesrfully for the product Of their extra labor
George A. Wilson, Esq, of the same section,
the above, has recently settled up with his for
the year. paying them $500.
We take pleasure in stating further, that w. w
Warden, Esq, also of this county, has recently
paid his hands $500 for raised on his land;
he, like the others. having allowed them time to
work for themselves; and there are many other
similar cases.-Norfokk Argus.
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DEATH OF DR.. w. RUSSELL PALMER, THE AL
LEGED lNsURRKcTIONIsT.-We to-day record the
death of DIR. WIN. Russell Palmer, whose arrest
and examination for alleged conspiracy in the
late attempt to ncte the servile population Of the
South to revolt. is still fresh in the minds Of our
readers. 1t will be remembered that he was re-
quired to give bonds I'm 81 500 for his appearance
at Court. After his release from custody he re-
manned in the city, and boarded at the Planters
House, where consumption, with which he had
been afflicted for many years, terminated his ex-
lstence on Saturday morning. Since the develop
ments of the late trial facts have come to light
which seem to warrant many in the belief that
DIR. Palmer was innocent of the charge preferred
and that the letter said to be written by the under
ground agent, Thatcher, was in reality the pro-
ductiOn Of gentleman well known in this COM
munity Though at present absent in the North)
who was interested somewhat I'm the property Of
Palmer's wife. OF the truth or falsty of this We
have no direct knowledge, yet hope the whole
affair may be shown up in its true colors, let the
blame attach to " HON 1t may.-M,mphis Argus.
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CANDID "A fashionable visitor thus addressed a
little girl: How do you do, my little dear,
VERY well, 1 thank you, !" she replied The Wis
how / do" The child honestly replied 81 don,t
want to know,n
HI The Fort Smith (Ark Times, Of the sth
last, SAYS that plot was discovered few da.S
ago, at Dardane lie. for insurrection Of negroes
Upon the discovery Of the plot, the negroes impl.
Gated several white men, two of whom nv the
name Of Brooks, were arrested
. III There are 600 convicts in the Kentucky
Penitenuary.
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TRAVEL OF THE DEAD. - The body Of Mrs.
Hughes, the wife Of an emigrant, was recently
carried from Fort Laramie, where she died, and
inferred at Stockton, Cal. Upon leaving for Cali
fornia she did not expect to survive the journey
She had previously provided for the result-a tin
comm having been procured az part OF the outfit
miles, according to her request, and buried in the
vicinity of the future residence of her family
There is lesson of tender earthly love in this
respect of the wife and mother and in the faithful
fulhlment of her desire
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H. BY the latest news from California it ap-
pears the temporary settlement of the San Juan
Island affair was creating quite furore among
the ewspapers in that section the country. and
great dissatisfaction was manifested at General
SCOTS course The Americans resident at San
Juan Island held meeting on the 18th Of No
vember, at which they passed resolutions ex-
pressing their belief that San Juan is a part Of
Washington Territory. General Harney's course
in ordering United States troops to garrison the
island was warmly endorsed. They said nothing
about Gen SCOTS late mission. The new Uni
ted States steamer Saginaw, built at Mare Island
Navy Yard, had made very successful expert
mental trim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

u Ever since the religious revival of 1859
died out an effort mas been made in many quarters
to revive the enterprise. Many Of these efforts
that which was made at the Academy of Music in
New York city last winter included, have signally
failed Some months ago il was determined to
make another effort with the beginning Of the
year 100, and this week various churches through
out the country are engaged in it. similar
movement is going on in Ireland under the aus
pices of the Priests Protection Society
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nIArIsrIcs OF MISUNDERSTANDING have re-
Gently compiled upon which an estim Z. is mad.
OF The actual numerical condition of Nethodi.u
throughout the world. From these figures n ~
pears that there are ,s15 ,sIi Law members and
~ too travelling Preachers in the United states
In Europe, the total number Of communjcan,s 10
estimated at 662, 622. In summing M the TO-
uIes DR. Stevens SAYS: ef 'A ns
BESIDES these divisions there are mjno, ones
Whose statistics cannot exactly be ascertained. an
authority gives them an aggregate of 10 Otsj mem
Ders ana 2on preac hers. Summarjly then Nethod
ism throughout the world comprises sis. loo law
members and II, SO travelling preachers-,,n aG
gTegate Of ,5G3 ,99l communicates N ,v. IA
three non-communicant members Of n. COM
cations for each communicate safe estimate 70,
Methodist congregations generally-we have
population of more than ten and ,iarter million.
attending Its ministratiOns. 1t extends den.eJv
over North America ard England; it has ..conr.;,
enceS" In Frapce. Germany, Africa and Australia.
rs m ssionS are in Sweden, Norway, Switzerland
Spain, Turkey, South America; they dot the coasts
OF Africa, lnaia, China, and the Isles of the
Southern Ocean. " VIC
It's great missionary organizations include more
than 5000 laborers; its educational institutions
comprise more than 100 colleges theoloo ic,I
schools, and boarding academies, and-in Emu.
iand-nearly $40 day schools; 1t has more than
I =. Sunday scholars, and 80 UCO teachers
us o'.oO0 local preachers make, with its ..itine.
iah's' ministerial force Of nearly 81, OOO men
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ARREST A BRITISH SUBJECT IN VIRGINIA -
British subject long resident in Fairfax coun-
ty, Virginia, within eight miles of Washington,
distributed ten copies Of Helpers book In August
and September last to his ntighbors, who were
shareholders. Recently he visited Washington.
and on his return was arrested by an armed band
and bound over in the sum of two thousand five
hundred dollars for appearance for trial upon
charge of tampering with negroes. He said he
gave the books to slaveholders and did not con-
slider that tamperng with negroes The defend
ant owned two farms in Fairfax county, which he
gave as security to his bondsmen, and became
frightened. and has away to Michigan, a
ruined man. 80 says the Washington corfespon-
dent of the n. Y. Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

A New PROCESS CT PAPER MAKING.-A large
factory, capable Of making thirty tons of paper
per week, has been erected in Bordeaux. The
paper is to be made Of African plants by the pro-
of n. Bournevialle; so tons of these plants are
required for thirty tons of paper. The inventor
has now a small mill in Marseilles, in which he
is making two tons per week. at thirty per cent
less than paper Of a similar quality can be made
for from rays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IL The soldiers Of the war Of 1912 held
meeting at Independence Hall, Philadelphia. on
Monday. in honor of the anniversary of the battle
OF New Orleans. About $50 Were present Hon
Joel b. Sutherland i'm the chair strong rcsols-
tons were passed in favor Of he Union declaring
that Union men should show their love for the
Union by their deeds" A resolution was also
adopted protesting against the passage by Con-
eress Of the homestead BILL because it would
virtually repeal the act granting bounty lands to
the soldier Of Is y
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II In consequence Of foolish mother in
Chicago telling her daughter that jun pertz, who
was charged with having killed his wife and
packed her in a barrel, would come after her, the
little girl was frightened into state OF insensibil-
ity when she saw a man rolling a barrel towards
her
EXTRAORDINARY Insurance DIvIpKxD.-The
Lexington (uo) Fire and Marine Insurance
Company have declared dividend on the bust
ness Of 1859 Of 50 per cent, and returned 50 per
cent. Of premiums to customers
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EXCITING RENCoNTRE An exciting rencontre
which ended i'm probable murder, took place in
a bar room, in New Orleans on the night Of the
Both ult. The parties Were Samuel Wheeler.
carpenter. and James Cummings fast Young
man, said by the Courier to be from Baltimore
Cummings seized Wheeler by the throat and
commenced pummelling him. Wheeler jerked
loose, drew his pistol and fired the ball entering
the left side Of Cumming abdomen. Ii not
known whether lis wound was mortal or not.
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AFRICAN ExPLoRArIoS.-Dr. Krapff g narrative
Of his missionary labors aud researches in Africa
will, it is said be as widely read Livingstone's
interesting book. 1t would seem if all Ali
mysteries were now to I've cleared up for yet an
other book is to be published at Vienna. BY Lad
islaus Magyar, a Hungarian, who has lived in
Africa ever since 1919, where, having married the
daughter of chief he had excellent opportunities
for safe travel and observation, and awaited him.
self thereof to explore certain countries south Of
the Equator. which hitherto have scarcely been
known even by name -ChanlbsrsS Journal
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FEARFUL COLLIsIoS.-Two men, on Saturday,
named Jas: Taylor and Edw'd Duffy, who Were
returning from Elizabeth, n. j., in a sleigh, at
tempted to cross the railroad track in front of the
- owl train" but miscalculatng its distance and
speed, We're struck by it. Taylor was instantly
killed, and Duffy was knocked insensible and
considerably hurt, but his injuries will not prob
ably prove fatal The horse, belonging TO Duffy,
was killed, and the sleigh smashed to pieces
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

DEATH OF A CHlRIQUI.-An Aspinwall cores
pendent says DIR. Ball, who came out to Bocas
del Toro on the schooner Nautilus. to explore for
gold mines in Chiriqui, died in the vicinity of
the Fort about two weeks since. l believe his
death was the result Of fever induced by ex posure
to the drenching rains DR.. Ball was once lost
In the w hite Mountains Of New Hampshire. In
winter, and came near losing his life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IL The Jerusalem correspondent of the 30 ston
Traveller says that Prince Alfred, Queen Victo-
ria second son, who is midsbipma in the British
Navy, while in the port of Jafa, received severe
thraShing from brother MILDLY, whom he had
iGsulted; and 1t is related Of him, greatly TO his
credit, by his brother officers that after the def,a,
he begged the victor's pardon for having COM
menced the quarrel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

Personal DIFFICULTY.-R. ii. Glass, editor OF
this paper was Yesterday crested and held to bail
in the sum of $500, for assaultng c. w. Button
one Of the editors Of the Eirginian. The attaC K
was made by MIR. G., in consequence of ali arti-
Gle in the Virginian Of that morning, rejecting
upon him. Mr.. Button and his brother Robert
h wing made some threats before the Mayor, we e
also held to bail in the sum Of 500 each.-Lynca-
burg Republican, 18th.
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FREEMAN, THE PoUGHkEKPsIE WIFE MURDERER.
About week ago We published an account Of
horrible case of wife murder at Poughkeepsie. A
day or two ago Freeman was informed Of the vcr-
dict of the jury, when he commenced acting the
part Of Misunderstanding his hair, frotting at
tie mouth, barking like dog, aud even lacera-
ting his arms with his teeth. His madness is no
doubt pretended, in order to escape his trial as
murdere.
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WONDERFUL INFATUATIoN, If TRUE.-A Phila-
delphia paper says there are several hundred Ger
mans in that city who believe tfat Anna Webster,
good looking German maiden, is the daughter
of God. and that they ought to obey her in all
things. They have formed themselves into a
society called the Anna Webster Can this be
frna
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ICTA movement has been started In England
to encourage young women to learn the trade Of
matchmaking, with view to qualify them to
clean and repair watches-a branch Of business in
which there is constant employment I'm large
towns and cities 1t is said that the Massachusetts
American Watch Company at Waltham give con-
slant employment to a large number of women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

A PLEASANT SHAKING OF HANDS Several
parishioners of Rev. J. Rogers, pastor Of the M
f. Church, in this city, visited, him on New
Years day, and on his taking each by the hand
he found himself the possrssor Of several eagles
and half-eagles, the sum total Of which exceeded
$50. We presume the reverend gentleman will
count it as practical joke Of the purest metal
HObOkta Gazette.
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u Catherine McGiven, an Irish girl living in
Brooklyn, n. Y, has laid prosecution against
well known Phys IN of that city, stephen b
Doty, charging him with seduction and abortion
upon her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

HEAVY CASE OF MISUNDERSTANDING the
heaviest case of insolvency that ever came before
ton Of Judge DAILY, Of the Common Pleas. of
New York city, on Wednesday list. on application
of Suydam. Page Co., for relief under the in
solvent act, the firm having liabilities to the
amount Of nearly So ,GO.G00 The petition for re-
lief opposed by four gentlemen for them
selves, and a large number Of creditors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

u The ninth annual session of the Utah Ter
ritorial Legislature commenced at Social Hail.
Salt Lake City, on Monday, Dec. 18th, D. Fl
Wells being elected President Of the Council, and
John Taylor Speaker of the House Gov. Cum
ming's message, on the occasion, recommends
liberal legislation in regard to public schools, and
is silent on the subject of polygamy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IL On Sunday night last, the fremen and ci'-
liens generally of Boston and vicinity turned out
to what they took TO be trrible conia grafton at
Newton, but which proved to be only the refec-
ton of the full moon fog bank which had
suddenly risen from Charles river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IL The Richmond papers say that Alfred
Caldwell, the free-soiler, who represents the
Wheeling district in the Virginia Senate, is not a
native of Virginia, and that he has been a COM
mercial agent or spy for northern merchants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IL The coiored valet OF Mr.. James F.. Muir
doch stole several valuable articles belonging to
that gentleman, while he was playing in Balti-
more, and is now in custody in that city, having
confessed the theft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

{. ~ lney TAX of starting one and perhaps two
,,a,i i S daily pape's' In New York The
p.,i pooh aGnks If they could contrive to infus-
=. ,bs h., oa ..o some already started it would
H A Connecticut chap announce, that ne,t
sling he intends to cross the Sbetuc vt on
10 Two men hanging to his hair~one on eaeb
h.,, ne now busy, day and night, letting his
~ An abolitonist was tarrvd and s...,...s
In Augusta, ia , last Friday. w" se-s1e'eu
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IL By the way of Panama We have important
news of the termination of the war between the
Argentine Confederation and Buenos Ayres. The
latter Power has consented to again enter the Con-
ederaton
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nTSONS of MALTA-Meet THIS tweinss-
~ dayl EVENING. at the ELcsmpmenr,
TPmpera' hal. Members will attend promptly
at o'cocI fally equipped as the annual review by
thu Grand commander will take place, and the de-
gree of tho "Suhlime Rnth" will be conferred by
the Grand Chancellor Of the United States. Visit
Inc m"ynhers arc faternay invited to be present.
ia Hit
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DTMargaret Burke, charged with poisoning
certain parties at a boarding house Fourteenth
street, New York city, about year ago, is still
held In custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

u The Tammany ball and supper were largely
attended in New York on Monday night. Speeches
were made by 5. J. Tilden, J. A. Dix, Captain
Rynders and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IVA drunken man, named Jacob Steubenbord,
was gnawed TO death by rats, in the jefferson
market police prison, New York city, one night
last week
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THE ARMY IN COSGRKss.-In the Senata YES
'eiday, Mr. Davis presented a memorial, very
numerously signed by officers Of the Army. set
ting forth their belief that law making lust and
honorable provision for the retirment from activ.
service OF such officers as have become, from any
cause not dishonorable in itself, unable to meet
all the acquisitions of the service would be hiub.
lycondncive to the efficiency of the Army and lust
10 those who still have to perform that service
They, therefore, pray the passage Of law for
that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-11

IL Mayor Wood, of New York, recommends
the establishment Of an ''Emigrant and Strangers
Protective Bureau >" In that CITY
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CONFlRMED.-The Senate In executive ses,Io,
yesterday confirmed all the pending appointment.
made during the recess of Congress, and ex-ser-
ato' Breese as Marshal for the northern district of
Illinois No definite action was had upon MIR.
Crumbs nomination.
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IIADlES.

opened this morning, January 18th, = few more
nthEf ". VII and CLOTH CLOAKs, Of fashion Of
offering below cost. New Yorf CloSS And 3sno
ails store 9Th street. frst door from Ps. avenue.
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IHE FRENCH Mission We have every reason
to believe that the President yesterday nominated
the Hon. Charles J. Faulkner, Of Virginia. to the
French Mission. This nomin has for some
time been expected in political circles of the Fed
eral Metropolis, and will doubtless Teet the ap-
PROBATION OF all gentlemen in public life of all
parties, as no other is better qualified by attain
ments' Sagacty, energy, and suavity Of address to
De Entrusted wit the care Of the interests of the
United States at the Court of Louis Napoleon than
Mr.. F. We presume that his nomination will h.
confirmed without question
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T%SMlTHSONIAN LECTURES FRI
S DAY, January 18th. Prof ". CoPPEK, of TIE
University of renns,l wanna, will lecture on the
"C"Inctdences OF the Conquests of Mexico" Leo-
tu-e will commence at quaI ter before 8. The pub
lie are invit q. ja u
0~@ATTENTION, FIRST WARD VOLUN-
IL TEERS-You are hereby notified TO attend
a me- ting of the Company on WEDN ESDAS. the
I 18th Instant, at O'Clock. at the Howell House.
Pa. between 18th and 18th SITS, for the cleo
tion Of officers.
Bv order nf Secretary. ia 1927
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Spirit Of the Morning Press.

Spirit OF the Morning Press.
The Constitution gives biographical sketch of
"would-be Speaker the Hon. John Hickman.
Of Pennsylvania
The IntsH'ssHosr is devoted to Congressional
proceedings and news
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OST-Be ween the Church Of the Epiphany snd
IL 81 Char!es HotCl, on Sunday Ma O. n
gold beplne WATCH, with white dIa', 90 fyk1
which Gas attached Chain and a breastpin ~
tutiable reward will be giveD for it's return .tnrr
At No. 13 WInder's Building. NO. II St Charles
Hote. ia 10 Sf.
con REWARD-StTayed from HazeI,s liver,
% ~ stable, 9TH of January. four darksA
Of ths said mples on the delivery of them
10 me. cor on. ress and Eumbarton cts, -"
eorretowr.
ia lo-St' w. J. BERRY