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ABSON'S LETTER.

The following is the letter written by the wife
poisoner Alison, a few days before he committed
suicide, and which he tore into fragments. The
letter was addressed to Richard Lewis, % Canal
street, Jersey City, The 81 and Lissie" in the let
ter are supposed to refer to Julia Kennedy and
Lizzie Lewis, two young women who were in the
habit of visiting oyster saloons, &C., with him
March IS, 1861.
DEAR FRIENDS take the pleasure of writing few
lines to you which think is coming to close i
think of my to you and all cannot live in this
torture any longer my life is only misery and burden to
must be this earth suppose get my Pardon
and as to life time there which it is very likely
should don't other way should be wretched and
misery and nothing else had better die at than be
tortured to death by inches which am heare cannot
describe my feelings to any 10th to put violent
hands myself but cannot avoid it any longer have
had two attempts to do it before but thought should
like to see weather they pardon not the first week
came up in this room had great persuasion of myself
to keep me from it it is hard fate thought
of before came in here accused wronfully will
pray for God Almighty forgive for doing it hope
he will and pardon all my Sins i would be happy if he
would take me with his good will may Jesus forgive me
and help and bless me to Eternity and US all i
shall be better in greenwood give my last respects
to all friends 10th to leave this world but
my hope must be in heaven | feel sorry for my poor
family and J-but it must be God bless them all you
must all come to my funeral without asking from any
would like to have seen and Lissey before had
died but is all over you must all do the best you can
hope Providence will provide for you all and may God
Almighty bless and prosper all never to come to this
fatal deed thought it would befall me it is mis-
terry to me her death told the truth of how it if
had told lie should not have been heare but inno-
Gently told the truth knowing nothing expected any
thing to be the matter still think the doctor put it in
there it easy matter for him to he did not
and be accused of it because was left alone with her
that night sad night for and all that was at home
but must suffer for others deeds God forgive them have
mercy my soul with the blessings of Lord Jesus
Christ pardon all of our sins and stretch his meryu
hand for amen and remain my best wishes to
you all God bless you. WM ABsoN'
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ARKANsAs.-0wing to the conciseness of tele-
egraphic reports, there has been some uncertainty
as to the final action of the State Convention in
Arkansas. That body although opposed to straight
out secession passed two resolutions to be submit
ted to the people of the State for ratification
One of these resolutions is for immediate and indie
pendent secessiop the other is for secession in
junction with the Border States. The New York
Express, in commenting upon the notice taken by
the Philadelphia Bulletin of the telegraphic news
first received, over which it made great glorif-
cation as being wonderful Union victory, says:
1t is important, for the sake oftruth and for the
sake of the Union, that the real position of Arkan-
sas should be stated, especially there would
seem to be disposition, on the part of the Repub-
ican journals, to create impressions in regard to it
that can scarcely be justified with anything like an
ineligible appreciation of the public sentiment of
the State.
The Bulletin is incorrect in the statement that
the State Convention has defeated secession or
dinance. The Express made that announcement
in the teegraphic column, on Wednesday, but the
following day brought the annexed despatch, which
ought not to escape the eye of our Philadelphia
contemporary:
'MEMPHIs, Tenn, March 20.-Advices have been
received here that the Arkansas State Convention
adjourned to-day, after passing secession ordi-
nance and cooperation resolutions. They are
about to be submitted to the vote of the people"
Now, II we understand the meaning OF this move
ment, the meaning is that the Texas programme is
to be carried out. The popular vote on The ordi-
nance is not to take place until August. The hope
is that in the four months to intervene the Repub
licans will show disposition to undo the evils
which their sectional organization has wrought,
and to accede to some reasonable plan of reconcil-
iation and adjustment, if not on the basis of the
Crittenden resolutions, then on the plan proposed
by the Peace Conference. If that hope is not dis
appointed, then the next GOOD news from Little
Rock, after the appeal to the people, viii be
good news, indeed.
Arkansas, PROFESSIONALLY, is 'fsound' for the
Union-just as the Gulf States were-if her people
can have equality and justice in it; but if these are
denied her, then the probability is that she will Ill
timately cast in her lot with the States that have
left it. Our Republican friends may as well accept
this statement as the foreshadowing of certain
fact, and not begue themselves with the danger
Gus Fdelusion that there is no present occasion for
them to do what is right.
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TIE PHILADELPHIA METHODIST EPISCOPAL CONFER
ENCE AND THE SLAVERY QUEsrIoN.-Tbe following
action of the Buffalo General Conference of the
NJ. E. Church will probably come up for considera-
ton before the Philadelphia NJ. E. Conference this
week: a
awe declare that we are as much as ever con-
WINGED of the great evil of slavery. We believe
that the buying, selling or holding of human beings,
to be used as cbattes, is contrary to the laws of
God and nature; and inconsistent with the Golden
Rule, and with that rule in our discipline which
REQUIRES all who desire to continue among us to
edo no HARM" and to "avoid evil of every kind"
We, therefore, atfectionately admonish all our
preachers and people to keep themselves pure from
this great evil, and to seek its extirpation by all
lawful and Christian means"
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II. G. SPALDING, Esq.
wish for circulars large show bills, to bring
your Ceplac Pills particularly before
lfyou have anything of the kind, Please send to
One OF cusOmers, VINO is subject to Sick Head
ache usually lasting days,) cured of attack
IN one hour by pour Pals, which sent her
Respectfully yours, W. B. WILKES.
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From the Karawha Valley Star, Kanawha Val
We are sure that suffering from the headache,
who try Them, will stick them.
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THE OFFICIAL RETURNS OF THE CENsUs.-The off,
cal of the United States has just been COM
pleted, and it shows total of thirtyone millions,
four hundred and twenty nine thousand, eight hun
bred and ninety-one (3l,429,S9l). Of these,
three millions nine hundred and ffty-o thou
sand eight hundred and one are slaves
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n
THE BALTIMORE COAL COMPANY
Have appointed Mr. RICHARD W Tyson, the Sole agent
for the sale of its Coal in this Market to take effect
February LIST, 1861
TIIOS. WILSON, President
BALTIMORE COAL COMPANY's COAL.
SOLE 4 g E " G 7,
No. SIS SECOND STREET,
Yard, CORNER OF YORK AND WILLIAM STREETS
The undersigned having been appointed the sole agent
for the sale of the above celebrated Coal in this market
takes this method of informing Coal and the
public generally that he prepared to m at the shortest
notice, orders for any size and quantity of the
BALTIMORE COMPANY'S
GEORGES CREEK
BIT UNI Gus COAL,
For Domestic Shipment, Seaming Manufacturing
purposes, at very low rates.
r. ". TYSON, Sole Agent
HMr CHARLES GILMoR the former agent the Company
will continue at the office and attend sale Of Coal as
heretofore fe5-tf
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BELLE VERNON, OnIO, Jan. Is, 1861.
HENRY c. SPALDISG, Esq.
Please find incosed twenty-five cents for which send
another box of Cephalic Pills They truly the
best Pills hare ereT tried.
Direct 4. SLOWER, P. NJ.
Belle Vernon, Wyandot Co., @.
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Patrick WEIGH, an Irishman who lives in st.
Louis, Killed his wife few nights since by ramming
poker Gown her throat. Afterwards he gave bis
metner-in-law, who is a decrepid old woman, Sc
we're beating because she censured him for his out
rsgeous cruelty.
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The Cephalic Pills said to be remarkable effective
remedy for the headache and of the very best for that
frequent complaint which has been discovered
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~ single bottle of sPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE
will save ten times its cost annually. So
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE!
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE!
SPALDING'S PREPARED GLUE!
SAVE THE PIECES!
ECONOMY! DISPATCH
MA STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE"-a
As accidents will happen, even in well regulated famt-
lies is very desirable to have some cheap and conv
nent way for repairing Furniture Toys, Crockey &C
SPALDING's PREPARED GLUE
meets all such emergencies, and no household can aord
to be without it. 1t is always ready and up to the stick
ing point r,.
"USEFUL IN EVERY HOUSE
N B-A Brush accompanies each BottIe Tice 70 cents
No IS CEDAR Street, New York.
CAUTION.
As certain unprnciped persons attempting palm
MI on the unsuspecting public, limitations of my PRE-
PARED GLUE, would caution all persons to examine
before purchasing and that the full name,
sSSPALDINGS PREPARED GLUE,-A
is on the outside wrapper all others are swndng coun.
erfeits, fels.H
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NPsILANII, MICH., Jan. Il, IS

Mr.. SPALDING. -
SIR Not long since sent you for box of Cephalic
Fls Tor the of the NeT Headache and Coat veness
induced 10 Send far more
Please send by retura mail. Direct to
A. r. WHEELER,
Hpsilant, Michigan
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EMPORIUM OF ART.
JAMES FRYER invites attention to the very extensive
assortment of Looking Glasses now in store suitable for
every position and OF all sizes
Mantel Mirrors, Pier and Wall do. oval and square
Cornices, Tables, Brackets Coasos &C. at unequalled
prices
The latest English and standard French Engravings al
ways in stock.
Particular and undivided attention given to the depart
men of PICTURE FRAMES Also, frames for Miniatures
Photographs Portraits, &c.
FRYER'S Galleries,
Nm II South Calvert st eet
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If you are, have been troubled with the hea5ac
send for box (Cephalc Pills., that may have III
in case of an attack
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[From the Examiner, Norfolk, Val
[From the Democrat, st. Cloud, Nfnn. J

Cephalc Pills accomplish the object for which they
made, viz: Cure of headache in all its forms
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From the Western Z. Gazette, Chicago, I'LL
We heavily endorse 8r spaldng, and his uurivalIed
Cephalic Pills.
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from the Daily News, Newport, r. IL
Cephalic Pills are taking the place of all kinds
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From the Southern Path Finder, New Orleans, Lal
Try them you that afflicted, and we are sure tina
testimony be added to the already lis
that has ievd benefits that other medicine can pro
duce
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SPRUCE CREEK, HUNTINGTON Co, Pa, I

January Is, 1861 5
SIR: You will please send boxes of your Cephalc
Pills. Send them Immediately
Respectfully yours,
JNO. B. SIMONS.
P.S-Idare asea one boz (f Vcur Pulls, and find them
erceii,at.
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from the Commercial Bulletin, Boston, Mass
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Discovery OF MOUNTAINS IN AFRICA.-In Eng
land considerable excitement has been created
among naturalists and geographers, by the startling
discoveries recently made in Central Africa by a
gentleman now in London, Mr.. Chaylon, gentle
man OF mixed French and American blood, who,
availlng himself of the facilities given by his position
as son Of a consular officer near the Gaboon River
has penetrated across the African constituent on the
line of the Equator, and has there discovered, in
densely wooded region, range of lofty mountains
contain according to his conviction the sources of
the four great rivers of the African continent the
Nile, the Niger, the Zambezi and the zatre, or
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FROM the Examiner, Norfolk, Va
They have been tested in more than thousand
with entire success
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HAvERFoED, PA, Feb. {, 1861
II In. SPLLDIxG.
SIR: wish you to send more box OF your Cepha.
lie Pills. hare received great deal If benefit from Msr
Yours, respectfully.
MARY ANN STOIKHOUSE.
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3AkkIEu.
On the 2st instant, by Rev. Shreeve. JOHN H. CALK,
Annapolis Md
AT Marcus Hook, The 2l February by Rev Joseph A.
Stone, WIN: t. ELLIOT to Miss RACHEL +. SANDERSON,
youngest daughter of the late Col H. s. Sanderson
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Iron the Gazette, Davenport, Iowal
Mr. Spalding would not connect his name with an artic
he did not kno1C to possess real merit
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From the Advertiser, Providence, R. II
The testimony in their favor is strong, from the most
respectable quarters
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Loss OF PROPERTY AND SoN-IN-LAw.-A merchant
in New York, who had become badly involved,
concluded to convey real estate and stocks to one
of lis clerks, who had solicited his daughters
hand in marriage some months before, and whose
suit he had then Indignantly refused. His resolu-
ton having been taken he "explained matters
to the astonished clerk who readily fell in with his
employers plans. The property was soon transfer
red; the merchant failed, closing everything but
his honor" and the clerk Immediately sold the real
estate and stocks for what cash he could get and
fled to Cuba, leaving the merchant to mourn over
the depravity of human nature.
The Southern papers term the late snow storm
''Northern INVASION
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DIED.
year of his age. =
On the 2ls instant, Mrs MARGARET VESSELS, consort
in he a. bar
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LINCOLN TO BE Observation-Disclosures holds an ex-
ceptonal position amongst the chief magstrat of
his country. The political situation will require
that dictatorial pow ers be lodged in his hands
George Washington held similar authority during
the Revolutionary war, but that authority was
placed at his disposal by the unanimous voice of
the colonists. Andrew jackson welded the power
of dictator in dealing with South Carolina and
qualifications but the difference is immense between
local rebellion and widespread revolution and Sc
cession. The Gone man power" is necessary to
meet the present crisis; and the startling recep-
ton awarded to Mr.. Lincoln on his journey from
Springfield to Washington is obviously suggestive
of an eventual dictatorship. The President elect is
comparatively an unknown man, his only title to
fame being his determined opposition to the war
with Mexico, which ruined his prospects, and for
time consigned him to political oblivion. Since
his election last November, he has done nothing
but keep silence; yet learn that the citizens of
the States through which he passes hailing him
victor, and almost pulling and hugging him to
pieces in the excitement of their affection. There
can be only one explanation Of this extraordinary
popularity. Mr.. Lincoln has fearful duty to
perform, his fellow citizens know he is the man for
the work, that he will complete it both in the let
ter and the spirit, and they will already hail him
the saviour of his country The time for political
discussion has passed; the moment for action has
arrived, and the legislator gives place to the SOL
der. Mr.. Lincoln will enter upon his duties as
commander-in of the armies Of the republic,
and whether he demand additional powers, or Com
gress vote him those powers unasked, we shall
probably find him welding the dictatorship within
a short period of his Inauguration.
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IVIVHI VIC NI' 44VUI5 UtIuUCTdII
The immense demand for the article (Cephalic Pills.
rapidly increasing.
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MARINE INSURANCE--On H1lls, Freight and Cargoes
At the lowest rates, and with
liberal policies.
FIRE IN l RE- NGE--On Dwellings, Furniture Ware
houses, Merchandise and Vessels
IN port and Steamers in port or
running, against loss or damage
by fire.
CARPENTERS RISk.-Potcies issued upon Build ncs
IN the course OF construction,
under a new plan, saving the
trouble OF renewal and 50 per
cent. OF the premium to the as
sured.
OPEN FIRE POlI1ClES.-Pocies for "short insurance.
on Merchandise in Bonded and
other Storage Warehouses, issu-
ed upon new plan, saving the
trouble Of renewal and 50 per
cent OF the premium to the as
sured.
RENTS AND LEASES Policies issued fully Indemnify
INSURED. ing the assured against loss Of
Rent by fire
MORTGAGE INsuR, "a special form Of Policy for the
ANCE protection of Mortgages inte-
rests, has been prepared, sug
gested by the recent decisions
OF the Courts prejudcial to
the interests Of Mortgages
INSURE Under these Policies one pay
ANCE } ment secures the property for
ever against loss by fire.
LIFE INSURANCE-At the lowest rate of premium,
the assured receiving their divl-
bends and return premiums in
cash.
SLAVE INSURANCE-The lives of Slaves between the
ages of 10 and 90, insured at
lowest rates.
Information and advice upon all matters pertaining to
Marine, Fire. and Life Insurance furnished upon application
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ITYALLSTON ASSOCIATION.-The Annual
" " Meeting viii be held MONDAY EVENING, 25th
March, at O'clock report of the condition the
citation will be made, and election of officers for the
ensuing wear will take place.
mh22-3tA NcDOWETI Sccr,tor,-
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THOS. D. JOHNSTON,
az and IS Second street. fe

IMPROVED GLYCERINE CREAM,
The best preparation offered to the public
and prevention Of Chapped Hands, Lips &C. One two
applications of this Cream will render the skin soft smooth
and decatey white Prepared only by
n. HYNS0N JENNINGS 4 CO.,
mhl2-n S. North Charles street
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From HAvANA.-The United States mail steam
ship Benville, J. d. Bulloch, commander, from
New Orleans the 18th, and Havana at P. NJ. of
the 18th, arrived at New York at an early hour
on Saturday morning.
Fl. b. S. Gladiator was in Havana when the
Bienville left.
The sugar market was less active under tight
money condition and unfavorable news. Quota
lions are to 81 rials for Nos. IL and u. Stock
of 5000 boxes against $4,000 at this date last
year. Molasses IL rails for clayed and "a for
Muscovados, at which figures sales were made
American provisions dull of sale. Hams IA to
l512 cents per pound. Freights less active than
last week, and rates slightly lower.
Exchanges-London 10 to 1917 premium go days.
New 1ork l to do; other North par to do.
New Orleans to 6 short sight
GERMAN NEGRO SHoEs-Mr. David R. Dillon has
left at our office samples of negro Shoes of
German make, which seem to admirably suited
for this section. Anxious we are to be entirely
| independent of our Northern neighbors we shall
take pleasure in exhibiting these samples to our
country friends, and others, in the hope that we
may find it advantag eOus TO send our orders for
such shoes abroad. Persons desiring further in
formation relative to prices, &C., can procure it
by addressing Isaac r. Diller, Bremen.
| Members Of the Convention will find specimens
OF the liner German work at Mr.. L.. c. Tebeaus
! on Congress street, who has for year past been
actively engaged in direct importation from France
and Germany. His stock is worthy of examna-
| ti0n.-SardHndh Ne,CS.
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RooFINe ROOFING ROOFING II
ECONOMY, DURABILITY AND SECURITY
WARRES'S
FIRE AND WATER PROOF
FELT AND COMP OSITIOy ROOFING
Unrvaed by anything discovered Roofing purposes
PERFECTLY FIRE PROOF,
PERFECTLY WATER PROOF,
UyEoUALLRD FOR ECONOMY,
UNRTvALLED FOR DURABILITY,
ADAPTED TO EVERY CLIMATE
For further information address or call on
JAS. H. JOHNSON,
No Jarvis Building, cor. North and Baltimore SITS,
iy26-tf Baltimore
ECONOMY ECONOMY II
DOLLAR SAVED IS TWO DOLLARS MADE
This be done by purchasing Wood already Sawed
Split, at Office Of City Steam Fire Wood Mill,
NoSNoRrH STREET.
sl9n JAMES r. JOHNSON.
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Quite an Excitement was occasioned in Aexan-
dria, Va, on Friday last, by the rumor that
large number of pixies had been found secreted in
the woods near that place. The pixies were offered
for sale in the town and were disposed of rapidly,
they being supposed to be the arms of contem-
plated instruction. 1t turned ont, however, that
they were hatchets made for the government, but
which were rejected and sold to some parties who
raised the story to make them sell.
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As these Testimonials unsolicited by Mr. SPALDINo
they afford o,nquestiOnabis proof Of the efficacy
Of this truly scientific discovery.
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[From the Commercial, Cincinnati, Ohio.I
Suffering humanity can now he relieved
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lgerent contemporary except the baton Of
field marshal in war of subjugasion upon the
southern States. He tells Dir. Lincoln plumply
that, as President his first duty viii be to cal
for men to recapture those forts and arsenals
now in the possession of Southern rebels, and
that if fifty thousand men, or five times fifty
thousand men, which is two hundred and fifty
thousand men, shall be wanted for this pur
pose, they will be forthcoming. And Webb is
sues this decree as his ultimatum. II is his in
depreciation Of Mr.. Stewards speech, and tho
Chevaiier says that the Senator "knows what
the administration Of Mr.. Lincoln intends to
do" In word, the Chevalier Webb has
spoken for Seward and Lincoln; and the Che
Waller Webb having buckled on his armor and
bis mahogany stocked pistols, let Gov Wise
tremble and fly.
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world. Were England and France disturbed
a. this country is at present, the mobs OF
London and Paris could only be restrained by
military force. Here, however, we have no
mob, so to speak. The people meet peaceably
and discuss the questions OF the day in
an orderly manner, as the workingmen's
gathering did last night. 1t is little
curious to see that the place where
the workingmen held their meeting is located
upon the site of the "Temple Of Reason" from
which Fanny Wright enunciated her peculiar
doctrines twenty-five years ago, and the work
ingmen may find in the circumstance occasion
for the reflection that, next to the philosophers
who seek to overthrow the social fabric, the
professed politicians are the most dangerous
persons in the community. Everybody should
pray that we may be delivered both from the
pseudo philanthropists and the trading politi-
clans. Let the workingmen keep sharp look
out for the latter.