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.'avIEc THE tEInN.-Thc Howard AssO-
c.tiion, OF Philadelphia, q benevolent ia
sLitu.ion Of large resources and extended
influence has entered upon plan Of say
ing the Union, which, 1t strikes Us, is a
most admirable and efficient one. 1t pro
poses 70 organize conrlittee5 in every ward
in the city OF Philadelphia, and wherever
else co operation can lie found, to collecs
and distribute ali to the suffering poor, in
a systematic and careful manner, during
the prevalence of the present political pa
mic and also to send nurses, medicines
and money TO the destitute and afflicted
Door in the seeding States Of the Union,
unit! settlement of the present diaicul-
ties; and in case OF actual collision be
tween the contending parties, still 10 fur
nizh relief to the most unfortunate suffer
crs. as it has formerly done during the
prevalence Of cholera and yellow fever in
the South. "Charity is twice blessed: it
blesseth him that gives, and him that
takes" The North cannot fail to be bene-
fitted by this movement, if snergetically
pursued, and the South cannot resist such
appeals 20 its lnaguanimi,y. In case OF CT
VII wan hich we do not for one moment
consider po5Sible-we may expect to see
another Florence Nightingale come forth
from the ranks OF the not le hearted wo
men OF the North to brave the terrors OF
! the camp or her errand Of mercy. While
such weapons "a thesa are employed by
the opposing political factions the Ameri-
! can Union can never be dissolved
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09
EDNESDAY, Feb {

SESATE-A Flood of pstitions in favor
OF the Critteud u Compromise.
Others for Congress to stand by the
Union, and enforce the laws
\ long debate took place on the bill TO
organize the Territory Of Colorado, but
no vote
Mr.. johnson. Of Tennessee, finished his
speech commenced Yesterday 1t WIS
very bitter against the secessicnists. Wig
fal! GOT the floor. Adjourned.
Hov,E-A hill was passed suspepding
the mail service in the seeding States.
The consideration of the report OF the
committee Of % was resumed, and Messrs
Humphrey. Harris, Maynard, and Wells
made speeches. Adjourned.
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Uttalna treeGraoer
OTTAWA, HI, FEB. g, 1861.


sAc -SHss
The peace commissioners from the dit-
fersnt states at Washington sit with closed
doors. so that list!e is known Of their do
ings- Exprssident Tyler has been chosen
chairman. Some Gf.esn states are thus
far represented.
The feeling in al quarters seems TO In
prove in favor Of the Union. The result
of the election for delegates 10 the State
Convention in Va has greatly strengthened
this majority being anti-secessionists.-
Another hopeful indication is in the con
sentative tendencies that has manifested
themselves in the republican ranks. Ii is
ta,ed in private despatch to the Chicago
,Jg.,r7,a! that so republican members Of the
House are ready to vote for Nelloggs pro,
position.
Buchanan's Secretary, Back, has been
appointed to the vacancy on the Supreme
Bench caused by the death Of Judge
Daniels, bu. tbs Senate VIII not confirm
him
A convention Of radical abolitionists al
ALBANY on Monday was broken up
Senator Seward is superseded IN the l
5. Senate. after the fourth Of March, by
the election Of Judge Ira Harris, Of Albany
in his place He was not candidate lOl
reelection
The Texas convention on Monday pass
ell the ordinance OF secession nearly unan;
mously. The convention had not bee,
regularly calisd, bu. the Legislature sitter
wards passed law legalizing it. Tn
ordinance, however, Is submitted to
v5te of the people.
The rumcrs so current a few days ag
that Fort Sumpter and Fort Pichens ha'
been attacked, were unfoUnLed. There
no immediate danger Of an attack o.
either
Gen. Scott still persists in having know
ledge Of Ine,litared attacl. on the ca3ito
or tie 18th Of March, and continues /
order troops to Washington. The Pres
dent appears TO lack faith in the ru.aor
and has countegm2nded some OF Gen. s.
orders
The latezt authentic news from Fol
Suo2.or i, that there are - soldiers a.
81 isborers in the Fort. Il VIII he imDo
sibie to re-enfoIe il without 4 GEht
Corw;ns proportion, which Is 10 adm
New Mexico IS 4 state With her Prcsel
slave code, 1t IS seid will positively pass Il
House.
The branch mist asl custom house
New Orleans were quietly taken posse=sic
Of ON tie 5Ist
Secretary Dix Is preparing statemel
O. the facts in reIa.ian 10 the theft Of G
vernmcnt funds at Negv Orleans. Il y
be laid before Congress.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09

ElY virtue OF the power in vested Collector Of
the TOXIN Of ottawa, county Of La Sale. and State
Illinois, have levied upon the following Property,
wit:
quantity of Anthracite Coal, now lying adjoining
the starch works tie city Of Ottawa, county Of La
Sale OF Illinois, containing hundred and
lIty tons, more or less.
As liable for the taxes of the Illinois Starch Corpa
nv. which shall expose to sale, as the law directs
the i4th day OF February, 1861, IL O'Clock
the Starch Works.
Dated at Ottawa. this Sth day of February, 1861.
febB ARTHUR LOCKWOOD, I01Cn collector.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09

The Michigan Senate rejected resolu-
ton authorizing the Governor to appoint
Commissioners to Washington, by on
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09

WAEfIEE.-Ihe militia bills before the
Legislature Of this State gre exciting some
rilicule. The Chicago T5st s;Yes 4 series
o. amusing Illustrations Of The elite corgs.
in full dress, fatigue dress, &c. The editor
OF the Decatur Ji.af has seen 4 member
OF this Distinguished corps, and this is
what he says about him:
Like the renowned Doesticss, we've
"seen him Met him on the atrsst the
other day, just after ie had performed bis
faYoTite feat @; jumping across a wei in
two jumps. lie looked powerful. When
we first s,.a HIM lie had - coat oil aud a
red .urcingle around his middle. and va
soias through. soma strange eTo.Ut!Sns. ut
the same Iilae trying . shoulder q bottle,
which never grt beyond lis mouth
Somebody asked him what he was doing.
Prac sin, praa isjn' q he replied.
'Practic;ng - hatE
Wy, praC ISM for Lincoln Zway scort
down t WasE!n ton.
The poor fellow was earnest. too. We
left him, with the Thought chat Lincoln :
escort would be lucky ii tiiey met with
no worse fate than TO be shot in th'
neck
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09

Several Albania postmasters refuse to
render accounts to the Post Office Depart
ment
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Judge Champiin OH the Crisis.

from Judge c. to our structures
L.. ,vao1- ~, b:s article
TT a., r,o,,or vii, ro.,,ar,.
In ouF editorial the re"'ef VIII re''''i'-
Der, we 'ai6FFfa fhat Judge !. ia'o'ea CO.
erci''n, bu- sad his article oid NOT 90 TO
that extent, and before we could treat him
~ Il coero'onist, he must ext lain more de-
iinite]y the contingencies upon which he
would have III" use Of force against the Sc
cSaSionistS depend. Ills communication .
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09

Mr.. kellogg has received dispatches
from Illinois republicans endorsing his
course.
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West Ottawa. Nursery

the uhaefs'shed con;eT,pate- changing nj. busi.
"A meas IN June next, and d..irou, Of Cost, o.,
his entire stock IN the Yves, Ottawa Nurs.rv -
coming season sell Fruit Trees at create rdi.S
prices His stock embraces Apple Trees Of IN IN. no
pular varieties, Pears, dwarf and standard c..
Vines, shrubb-ry, ac. They are all in exc..p. Co;
ton. 1frs9l PLTpICR n.
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Notice.

roEECc.
ENRG WOODS will find il TO his interest 20 make
mis- residence kuown to Thomas Nouers of Cerdo-
va, Rock Island county, Illinois. Said Woods is sup
posed reside ia La Sale county. Jaul2-3s"
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a l. L.

A l. L.
Fs'ilE undersigned has commenced Brewing superior
( article of CREAM ALE, and hopes 10 receive the
public patrons he J. determined 10 nothing
it, manufacture hut the very best Malt and Hops
Orders left AT tn Brewery the p. Godfrey,
1T J. Clancy Cos, shall be promptly attended to.i
Brewery on ottawa Avenue west OF the Rsvine.
Ottawa, Nov 3. 1850. Il. IL. OREILLY.
yx-aNTED leo COO 7,s. PAPER RAGS. OF all de-
w --r5pticus, Tor which lie highest market price
will be paid in cash, at the
does NEWS DEPOT, +. q. Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-02-09

AGRICULTURAL SlcI ETT--IEe ninth a-u--
a. laeotin2; u The II Sale County Asl:.u!-
tural Society, was held al I.iSh, Guard
Hall on Wednesday LAST. 1T wa;lh time
the following named gentlemen were elect
Cd 10 Office, VIZ
IyeaE-al-Wnl H@ddici, Ottawa.
Is. J. I're Heat-G. Ruger. Serena.
p i SCu:e. Grand Rapids
81 - - >tra.rn, Nianlius.
R,c5Eo.eg Ssa.-Dr. :. q. Harris, Ottawa
Csr- II j.. Brush,
Ir.7srsr-'T. X. Courtney,
Er.raE-s Cy.a.Hc5-t WIS Shaver. Eut
land: Z. II. Smith, Utici, David Green
Day ton: J. " Armstrong. Deer Park; Dg
Geo - Smith, Bruce; John Miller, Free
dom; II. X Farc, Serena: Henry NerLecll
Mission, Geo. Y. Mills, Grand Rapids.
D.h.fqtss to Stat, .s.r'e.l--H. TAorne, OF
tawa; J. 5. Armstrong, Mission.
The President stated that the affairs O
the Society were in a very four;shin- an.
prosperous condition; that the Society wa
in debt (Jesijes amount due on land
about 80 Gut that there was some So
due the Society, which would uUdoubtedi
be paid
The Treasurer reported that about s.:
COCO have been paid into the TIeasm
which amount included some $4,000 CO
lected on subscription, and that there Wa
now balance ii the Treasury Of SOS.
The Rec. Secretary made long and ali
report which embraced history Of Il
proceedings OF the Board Of managers f,
the las; fiscal year classified tale OF G
pend;tu.es and suniry suggestions as
what in his opinion, would be for the
ture interests Of the Society,".
The Constitution was 50 amended tn,
officers could ie eloc.ed either by bal!
or rtrc yoce; and also so As 10 give Il
Board OF Managers power to fl yacanci
in their number, lgo ton.
The meeting was not so largely st!enje
as IL should have been, bat those prezel
were well satisfied with the past action
the officers. and the present condition
the Society.
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Army Intelligence.

Colonel ". W. Lorng Mounted RiHemen is assigned to
the command Of the Department of New Mexico accord
ing to his brevet rank.
Colonel I. T. Founteroy First dragons, at Santa
Fe New Mexico, is directed to proceed TO Fort TETON
California, and assume the command of his regi nent
Assistant Surgeon0 Andrew J. Foard. Medical Depart
ment directed to report the Surgeon General Of the
army for duty.
The orders issued from the War Department appoint
ing Brcvet Major Beauregard Corps of Engineers,
Superintendent of the Military Academy is, by the
authority revoked and Major b. has been directed
turn to his former station at New Orleans, In.
The designations Of Lieut. John H. Forpey, Tenth in
fantry, and Lieut. Edwin H. Stoughton, Sixth infantry,
has been accepted by the President of the United States
the former to take effect the 23d inst aud the latter
the 4th of March proximo.
leave Of absence has been granted by the War De-
partment 10 the following oicers-lieutenant William
R. Pogg, Ordnance Department. two months Lieutenant
Elmer Otis, First cavalry six months; Captain John p.
McGown, Fourth artillery, six months.
An extension of leave Of absence has, by the
th0rity, been granted 10 Lieutenant John Edwards Jr
Third artillery, four months Lieutenant Hugh b. Fle
ming Ninth infantry four months; Captain Thomas H.
Neill, Fifth infantry, four months; Lieutenant William
DckeTson, Third infantry six months: Lieutenant Ed
ward ngrabam, First cavalry, four mouths; Lieutenant
John McCeary Sixth infantry six months Lieutenant T.
j. Berry, Second Dragons two months Captain Augustus
A. Gibson, Second artillery, two months; Captain John
W. Frazer Ninth infantry, five months; Lieutenant II. b.
Lyon Third artillery, four months; Captain j. H. Near.
thur, Second cavalry, six months.
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NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, JANUARY 81, 1861

heroes Of Scotland poetry, science and Bat his
motto was short speeches and long drinks therefore his
words would be few The memory Of Burns and old
Scotland Gear to every Scotchman, and he had
language which TO describe the honor of his country
the joy Of its nresdes, the glory Of those who have
fought the battles Of agude aud Scotia id~ No matter
where the Scotchman was, the name OF Scotland would
telegraph TO his heart the memory his home-the
dwelling place which was still in her. II name TO
as' "be IL ever so hum le Il was home, sweet home y
He then Iecounted in glowing language and amid loud
applause the brave deeds Scoands heroes from Wal
lace to Colin Campbell and her poets productions, from
time immemoral to the present day.
song-"scotland Yet. !" Mr.. George Gourlaud.
The next toast was given by the President
America-She has been the hope Of humanity in the
past may the brightness Of her promise be realized
the greatr ess of her future may her 60 out
In darkness nor the light of her glory depart. Three
times three cheers, Music-''Sar spangled Banner"
Respondent, Mr. Cunningham, in very appropriate
terms
Song, "vive rAmerique," Mr. James Gibson, finely
sung and encored.
The fifth toast was given by the President
The Queen of Great Britain and the President OF the
United States. Three cheers. Music-"God Save the
Queen, "iIail Columbia
Tie sixth toast was offered by the Second Vice Presi-
dent
The Republic of IAtters-Its date is coeval with
the glorious when learning riumphed over her bar
barous foests duration Is certain TO perpetual in
every land where liberty and civilization go hand
hand Music-''A mans man for a that"
Respondent Mr.. John Jackson.
SoLg-"Iet us speak Of q man." Mr.. T. Moran.
The next toast was
The Press-May the mighty power which it Yields
always be guided by the eternal principles OF Justice aud
truth. Music-"There's good time coming"
Respondent, Vim. Young, ESD editor of the New York
Albion
Song-Mr. Jas, Bibson.
The President then gave
The Iasses-Gods last, best gift to Music
''Heres health to all good lassest
Respondent Edward Fisher Esq.
Song-"Of a the airs Mr.. Taylor.
Mr. Hetman Burr offered the following volunteer
toast
Robert Burns-The prince Of boon companions aud
the boon companion of princes, and who never for
got
The honest man, tho ere poor,
Is king Of men for a that
Several other oasts were gven and the friends went
home wi the sma' hours.
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Liverpool LYDIA skoldeld skoaeld Portland: sp briU SAL
yad orta cardenas Two ships reported or the
new ORLEANS, Jan is-Arr ships Charles Ward, Gould,
neiro Maid Of ORLEANS Dennis NYork bark Regina Ga
CID ships Michael Angelo Carleton Pequot Davis
Sn %od afS a a"d
sr6rs r"s h9son Sea Ranger Douglas Nfork schr
0d,, e l. N shp MarshOn yandyke Boston, schr VIM
shiDs rarcine Sc;mh, Collins psksr Ross and jose.
%erGa spssa Eos coas Ro
NAPLES xnSs sns SDa saa i cSa
mon S%o9 and PaDoa ramme sshrs star Gam
s@sh sss sSsnn ns MGs SSS
Tsrse ip Thomas Laysea I'D ships Tyo m Kelly cha
Rath6o9s Pratt Liysrpoo 81 caTmsu PUG Pun sars@
Paeison DAY. Lane Kingston ia Renhar
lefhxrr ships Clark Kopperholdt, liverpool pyra-
Reyls sR Raws plymos,h Il sssim1nde ,Br Masters
ships Emily Ausnsta strickland; Tiger Lowell; Bssravia
5 mp9 sss"
BARK Gersard aen T"nges Sepao %1e we
Pekand Chrstiana Rosario sp rreya Malaga Iay1 ,lsp
Boston Harriet Stephenson, Post NYork; sehr Clinton,
a"hnAsr ships Rochambeas Snow London Tartar Bal.
a1ens prpkWsier Roson Below coming up scSr L
stone from Bazos waiting orders ship Gertrude
sassn M g; 9TH nsnsss ESo
r als4@ IAN Glad .1u bark
marx tennessee 10th, ships Roscoe Award, John
barbour Webbei Courier Charles Relic Of the 0cean
PARKS Edtard, Shas smith O. lombo 18th ships
rtt Gen Novel; Regulator banks Young America and G
'N''N"' ''~ - -
new, NEWPORT Jan 2s.AGr schrs Freeman York Eliza
bethport Tor NRedford Quiyet Freeman, Portland
fier, Sid schr Goldfish. Joyce, NYork
2ahAr brig Howard Powers Turks Islands for orders
sehr Boston of WORK with hard pine lumber has anchored
PROVIDENCE, Jan 24-Arr soop America, Northup, New
YORK Sid rig Naony steelman, Wilmington, NC (and
RICHMOND, Jan 2t-Arr brig Rolling Wave Collins, New
Manchester Nelson
Ben Eardiver Jones Charleston Sid schrs Mariner Br),
Parr, Matanzas; N Petit. Clark Boston
ST MARKS, Jan lb-Arr briggs Remington Smith NYork
10th Gapges Dearborn, Aspinwal. Freight Nyork &c
SAVANNAH, Jan R-Arr teRmship Alabama, Schenek,
WORK schrs Rob Caldwell, Hudson: brewster, Haw
and nem, ifendrickson do Terrif, Higgins Balti-
Cid ships Medina (Brl, Morris; Corunel Allen
Consul, Hayden. Liverpool; Jane Parker Donnel, =.
2fthArr by eD schr Peacock, Hobart. NYork all wei.
WILMINGTON Nc, Jan 24-Cld brig Robertson, Grower,
NY0rk.
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BE may not De uninteresIing.-
800.

Here we find that the churches in this city cost about
rIce as much as in Philadelphia, and the only city in
hich tho cost Of church propertynumbers and accom-
'ations neutrality-suspicious. those in New York is
rry though our churches cost full onefoursh more
sse in Boston. We're there sufficient enterprise
press of the large cities they would give us the
IS of the recent census, and then we could see
these facts would be essentially changed after
Q Of ten years. We have sufficient statistics of
rhia TO state that the number Of churches there
3l2, aud the value of church property about
600. These statistics simply corroborate our as
n and, very probably, had we all the recent GEN.
III. from the principal cities in the Union in re-
ace to churches, the result would be made
fest. The fact is, New Workers worship the Almighty
mio more extravaganza than any other people on the
obe. We do not claim excessive pety but simply note
fact that If ours the Empire City in the New World
commerce, in population and in wealth, is also the
mpre City in the magnifcence OF its churches and the
|aue OF it's church property.
rRo, FREE LOVE AND socTALfsrIC CHURCHES.
following will show something Of the extent of the
and accommodation of the negro and other churches
the special care of the philosopher of the Ti-
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the rate Of six per cent per annum, payable quar-
terly and the principal rembursabe Jan. |. lSjs:-
$500 900 in all.

$500 900 in all
The interest due February on the Northern
Indiana, first Goshen line, Jackson branch, and
Detroit, Monroe and Toledo bonds of the Michigan
Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad Com
pany, will be paid at the Bank Of North America,
"A Wall street. 1t is important to the interests Of
the holders of the second mortgage bonds Of this
company, who have not yet funded the coupons,
to send the three past due coupons and that due
May next and receive therefor bonds now held by
the company for that purpose. The coupons ma
turing November next will be paid on those bonds
only rom which the coupons have been funded
The holders of bonds issued for funded second
mortgage coupons will receive the interest due on
these bonds lst Of May next, at the Office Of the
company, in cash.
The movement of the banks in the four principal
cities of the Union, in which weekly reports are
made, as shown by their last statements, is as
fOllows:-
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miscellaneous.

The Southern and Sound steamers did o sail yesterday at
ternoon, account Of the heavy NE Storm
steamship Carolina Capt Powell,
Of the New York and Wilmington MO- linz, went down the
Bay yesterday morning trial trip returned about
Her engines worked satisfactorily the
making IL knots per hour She has accommodations for ~
passengers The following her dimensions
feet breadth 20 feet depth Of hold Is feet and
burth.u She has direct acting condensng engine
built by John Baird cylinder inches diameter
and ~ inches stroke The North Carolina cleared for vii
mington yesterday afternoon.
The British steamship Ednburg capt Brooks sailed yes.
terday for Queenstown and Liverpool
Sur CHARLorIf A sr,SLFR-Capt Newman, OF schr W
Maitland from Bahia reporsloth inst when passing
S s o om 95 sfw n SSrs had Sd q
away loss Of sails, and leaky.
sair AaAai., Harding burned a, Melbourne Nsv2i wa.
built Brunswick Me. in is5S ~
BARK Joms DfsnAw, from Rio Ianero New Orleans
ned on Eer "a inst ns wa eSss sr eaa
was transferred 10 the bark william Henry sail for New
Bple TORNADO Tbbe,s hence FOR New Orleans was at st
Ihoms. 10Th inst in distress She dsmas,ed when sis
ship M%ndsrT has SsG seS upon a great Balance dock
Louis is ON the small dock for the same purpose
Foreign Ports.
BAHIA Dec l9In rort brig Frederick, from Boston disg
s.sssSo. Jan port ssrSs John psnAsm Gray from
gnnsyn. jar ifsa H. bs fr pSssR Royal Nyork
Nork arr ooh bss rosS idse Nell op 4 Them fnea
sarah fiaRg, Allen TOT Bonslre do Sarah Lindsay, Cup
ill., Tor do do, ldg salt for Boston.
MAyACurz, Jan l2-In port brgs Armstrong for New
Haven, wig. George, for do, do.
RUATAS, Jan gIn port schr Taylor for NOrleans ldg
~ InoxAs Jan o-ln port ship sismer, Hayden from
Syok FOR NorlSan. Do tses Mi.ceD and Others
TuREs ISLANDS, Jan l0No sci In port Sid 9th, Br
brigs Ada, and Blanche, NYork.
American Ports.
APALACHICOLA, Jan l5Arr bark w II PARKS, Wall, KEY
West and cid ds, Tor Bostonl CID 18th ship Finland
Jones. Liver pool
In port iGh ships Pnlsnd Jones' Asbsma tr) oochras
and Jane Orr Dun for Liverpool hg banks Hannah secor
Brooks Tot dol Flee,wing Jayne Tor New York do; Bsso
Gbbs; Eckford Webb, Wyman, to Ledyard sutton. and
Aretbssa Hooper for Boston do N Wall Parks FOR 40
do schrs Emeine, Dennison and Bayles, Jayae for
Boston ldg
BOSTON Jan asArr oy ,eD berks Helen Maria, cicufue
gos; q W Hail. NOreana,
FALL RIVER Jan z1Ar schrs Cryetta Smith Delaware
CITY; J Goodspetd. Pereau, Fyork
MOBILE Jan i7-Ar SHIPS sssiai Empire, CHAM
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KEEP PMS or or THE Mou1u-As the odes, daughter
of Mrs Lemuel Holmes preparing for church sun
day last says the GAINESVILLE Republican she threw back
her head asked her mother il her neck clean
Immediately fell down, crying, "a pin pin" She be
gan to choke and grow black, and struggled if she
must die, while the pin, which she had held in her
mouth stuck fast in her windpipe. Drs Chittenden and
lane summoned, and after n skiful operation,
which lasted three hours succeeded in opening the throat
and extracting the dangerous intruder The patient
under the influence OF chloroform She is doing
we'll
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To Peter Mcknight David Rowland Morgan l.. Harris,
Sylvester Robbins, Hugh Brady, Committee, &c.:-
GENTIEMEN-I am in receipt OF your notification that
have been unanimously elected Chairman for the ensuing
year of the Democratic Republican General Committee,
holding its sessions at Mozart Hail. The honor though
unsought, is none the less esteemed, and for both
reasons itinspires increased Of obligation
return to the committee through you my thanks and
quest that you will notify them of my acceptance of the
post. am, very respectfully, yours,
John COCHRANE