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s o tn CAROLINA,
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

RY p. I. HAMMOND, Esq, Ordinary
- for ssid District
WHEREAS. X. L. HOOD, has nm.
Piled to INC for Letters Of Administraticn
Rights and Credits Of Mary McKepnsy'
late Of the Distric. aforesaid. deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and nd.
monlsh all and singular, the kindred and
creditors Of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me at our next Ordinafy's
Court for the said district, TO be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the asd dav OF
Janus. inst, to show cause, IL any, why
the said administration should mot bs
granted
Given under my hand and seal, this sth day
- Of January, In The year % our
l. y. Lord one tkousand sight hundred
[ ~. }and sixtyons and In the eight, .fifth
year Of American i1dsps0dencs
Y. 7. HAMMOND, 0. L. o.
Jan. VI 1851. ---2t p e2.oO
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List of Letters remaining in Post Office
at Lancaster G. H., Quarter ending Decsm.
ber 3 1860.
N. Catoe. Jos. Crews, J. M. CarIils, Y.
Lewonson, .. X. NJ. Patterson, Hugh wood,
J. c. Ilenly, 2. N. J. Howell, DIR. WIN. Is.
lrby, Lewis Williams. Adam Bold, Geo. ID.
Beckham, John e. Chapman.
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The FLosrDA CoNvES1soN.-The Florida
State Convention assembled on Thursday
last. Great unanimity prevailed among the
members, and the State will no doubt ss-
csds as soon as the ordinance Of accession
can be formed. The Alabama and Miss
iasippi Conventions will doubtless pass a
similar ordinsnss this week. The South.
era Ststss In every direction are preparing
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CHARLESTON CoURIER-We are much
indebted to the Courier for advance proof
sheets of the Convention proceedings.

Personal We were pleased to meet
on Saturday, DR.. r. l.. Crawford, one Of
the Delegates from Lancaster to the State
Convention, who left Charleston on Thurs
day, on account Of indispositiou. We hope
that no will soon recover from the evident
effect Of his late la5orious labors. TO him
we arc indebted for much valuable infor.
nation in relation 20 tho Convention and
kindred matters.
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Look Out.

All persons are hereby notified fro u tres.
passing on my lands near tho incorporation of
the Village, known as the muster field, cut.
ting and hauling of wood Of any description ~
thereby suffer tho consequences Of the law.
T. X. CURETON,
Jan. Q, ls6l.-4S-6t
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THE MARKETS.

CnARLEsroN, January 4.-COTTON.--
The transactions to. day were confined to-
543 bales, at full and firm prices. The
prices ranging from ST to llac.
NRw York, January 2.-The Cotton
market is excited. Sales to day of 4SOO
bales, Mt an advance of to Uplands for
the better qualities quoted Mt i2c.
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GEORGIA AND ALABAMA IN THE FIELD.-
Fort Pulaski; at Savannah has been taken
by the Georgia State troops. The United
States Arsenal At Mobile, Alabama, was on
the 4th instant, seized by State troops, to-
gether with its ,coptents, consisting Of vsl-
liable munitions of war.
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Negros for Hire.

TNHE Subscriber will offer for hire at
L Lancaster Court House OH the first
Monday in February next, Fourteen likely
Nsgros, men boys and girls, belonging 10
tbs Estate If the late +. l.. Fraser.
JAMES NJ. INGRAM, Ex'or.
Jan. 9, 1861 -4S-td, 4.
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Waxhaw Land for Sale

Robt, T.. Anderson, ct al. IN EQUITY.
Thomas e. ksy, al. Bill.
Under The decree Of the Court Of Eq quity
in above caso, will ,ell at Lancaster T. III.
on the ut Monday, the 4th day Of Februs-
ry 1861, the tract of Land ordered to b.,
sold in above case, belonging TO Estate of
Henry hmdcr>"n, si'uate on II mile greek
buundclhy lands Of Andrew lvey, DIR. J.
y. Nisbet, lHujs formerly J. f.. Cnrston,
Robert Porter mud rhos &. Ivcy.
TEENS, ~ months credit with interest
from day Of saIe,puich"sers 10 give Bond and
good surety ani Mortgage, (excspt 80
much cash a- will pay cost
JAMES II. WrTlIERSPOON,
&. T.. l.. ID.
Jan. Z, 1861, Al pf $3.50
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NEY Posr OFrTcE.-We learn that
Post ONes has recently been established
in this District at w. J. Stognor's and call
cd Stognersvills 1t is supplied by week.
ly line running from Pleasant Hill TO VIII.
sons Store N. G..
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COMMISSIONERS TO SOUTHERN CosoREss.
The following gentlemen have bssn APP
pointed by our State Convention, Commis-
sioners to the proposed Southern Congress:
c. G. Memmingsr w. p. Milss, Jamsa
Chssnut, X. w. Barnwsll, X. b. Rhstt, T..
~. Kei;i, W. w. Boyce and T. J. Withess.
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Commissioners to southern States.

The following are the Commissioner
appointed by our State Convention to the
several Southern States that have called
Conventions
Georgia.--Jsmss l.. Orr.
Aiabanla--A. p. Calhoun,
F1oridd--L w. Spratt.
Louisiana--J. l.. Manning.
Mississippi-hrmiStead Burt.
Arkansds,--A. g, Spain,
Texas -Jno. Mcqueen.
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CeuscL OF STArE.-The following gen.
tlspsn have been nominated by Gov. Pick
ems for Council Of State and confirmed by
the Convention; Hon. ID. +. Jamison, Hon.
A. G. Magrath, Hon. C.,G. Mempingsr, and
Hon. A. G Gshington.
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fIrTH DKsPArcH.

WASHINGTON, January a--9 p. m.--Doug-
las was terribly severe to-day on the Abo-
litionists in Congress. His speech to-day Is
pronounced TO be the best Of his political
life.
lie advocated the enforcement Of the
law. but only in the territory while in the
possession of tho Fedora, Governmeat.---
The revolution in South Carolina he pro-
nouncsd to be complete, Every citizen in
the State recognized his allegiance 10 the
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DEATH OF t. >. HoLros, Eso-Tho
Charlotte Bulletin announces the death CT
Thomas !. ioi,on, Editor Of the Charlotte
Wing. file died on the 2ssh ult, from in-
ja'i.s su.s4aaed sons ,ims since on being
ihio~n from his buggy.
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CARD,

" 9. BEsNsrr rssusns bic thanks 70 the
eiti4ns OF Iancastsrvllle and vISinjty, Tor
thefsry liberal manner In which they have
pat9nizsd him during his stay. He sr.
Pss to rstasn osxt April or May, whea hs
vii DO happy 10 vail upoa ell who desire
HE professional services.
Nv. IL 1850. <o-om.
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announcements.
FOR CLERK.
FOR SHERIFF..

MHEDIroR Please announce Col. !.
FundSburk as candidate for Sheriff aud
obIigthis NUMEROUS FRrrsp..
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
A strateeetIc Point.

Clerksyille is regarded by the rebels IS
very important point, and they are forty
ing il with view TO resist either move
ment down the branch railroad to Memphis,
or up the Cumberland river by its gunbosts
to Nashville. The foriihcations are not
complete yet, but If We wait till they get
ready, they viii be formidable.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

EKSBvAsiL AT PLEASURE
Que square, one year S50-each additional square $40
Written notice must be given to take out and ct p
advertisements OF yearly advertisers before the year
expires, otherwise shall charge till done
No contract of yearly advertisements viii be discon
snusd without previous notice 10 Us, nor will any
charge be made for less than one at the yearly
81 Advertisers exceeding the space con-
faeted for will be charged for the excess. -Ga
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

Mashrille Patriot.

DAILY, per annurn .xs 90
aTrnseziy, Per annum. --.-..-........---...5 ) 90
WeeGy, per annum, ,-...---..........-...- 20S
o1e weekly Tor two gears, two Reeklias = =
Tor one year, in advance ..,...s 90
when the Daily, TriWeekly Weekly Is to be dis
Sootinled sid In advance at the time subscribed forl
Ae subscriber order othe wise il v IL be coatin
red, at Our option, until paid for and stopped II
aos paid, must be paid at the time of
u At our optoo the party is good, 1t win be
antu paid.
Rsmittances by mall, IN sregistered" letters
risk.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
@herIn's sale.

DIX virtue OF Fl Fa to me dircs-e6 and delivered
- from the Honorable ChanceTy Court of Warren
County Tennessee, at is Sspember Ter,n 1851 viii
expose 70 public sale to the highest bidder for cash
az the Court House Yard, In the City OF Nashville on
fuesday, the 17th nf December 1851 al the right t.
tie, claim, interest and estate. which John " Martin
then had, or may have since acquired, in 10 the
Following described property, w One Negro Man By
me name OF Christopher, OF dark complexion, about
ioTtyone years of age beins levied the property
o. John " Martin TO satisfy judgment rendered il
favor of J. +. Aorford Clerk Master against John
W. Asrtin and W. o. Harris
J.K. EDHUNDSON, Sheriff,
De so By w. D. RoBERTsoS, D. Sh'f
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
rhe mississippi Steamers Closely
Watched.
ST.. LOUIS, Dee. I3.

ST.. LOUIS, Dee. I3.
In order to suppress entirely, and prevent
any aid or assistance to, or communication
with any person or persons, directly or in
directly, disloyal TO, or in arms sgainst the
Federal Government, the entire commerce
of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers has
been placed under military control. and no
boat will be permitted to take freight or
passengers, or be allowed clearance, ex-
eeps authorized or commissioned by the
proper military authorities. All officers.
owners, and employees on boats viii be re-
quired to take strong oath Of allegiance,
and any officer committing any act contrary
to the above expressed object Of this order.
will cause immediate forfeiture Of the boat
and cargo to the Federal Government, and
such owner or officer be subject to the PEN
alties prescribed by the articles of war, for
giving aid to the enemy.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
NOTICE.

.lY Authority vested in ne By Canmisssry Depart
t.sreby associate with me the erm Of 6. u. Bruce
90 as the exciusi and only agents for the purchase
"a Cattle and Hog the counties Of MauIy, "iiiam
sou Davidson Re /rsson, Surnner and Wilson Ia the
,at of TeanossoS eand for the entire State OF Ken
tucks The bu ee, win be carried on ct NashvIis
end Csrksviie sinese name Of =. ~ Bruce Co.. ies
sos benefit OF sta thCfederste States. .sa.-1l -s
eoy2S-2mdAz!d on x, T. "HSoS.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
lFroA the louisville Democrat,
THE WAR IN KENTUCKY.
From, somsrsef .

The latest and most reliable news from
Somerset comes from gentleman in Gen.
Schoepfs headquarters, who writes as
follows:
All tho reports received at headquarters
concur in saying that Zollicofer has st
least 5000 men across the river, and rein
foreemen;s coming. Instead of manifesting
disposition to attack, he has selected
strong position on the bank of the creek,
i've miles southwest Of Somerset, and com
menced fortifying. This waiting to fortify
in the face Of an inferior opponent is mex
plioable, unless he has determined to secure
a permanent foothold there. It begins TO
be apparent that ZoliSofex, Crittenden, anQ
Hsmphrey Marshall are acting in eoncsrt
on plan OF three simultaneous and foFmi-
dable diversions on Eastern and Central
Kentucky, with q view either to prevent
Gen. Buelrs concentration of troops and
advance, or, if he goes on, to secure the
Blue Grass region.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
HOLLINGSWORTH HOUSE,
Seven Slaves at Chaneery Sale.

4 7 the Court House in Nashville on Saturday, De-
n cember 2lst, 1851, pursuant TO decree of the
Coancery Court at Nashville in the OF J. E. New
man and wife Fred Sloan and Others will sell to
tue highest bidders the following SLAVES OF the estate
OF the late Fred Sioan to-yFit Rachel woman aged
q TO 80 years; Hart, aged 13; Ambrose H. Nathan
5; Arthur, S; Ben 3; and Thomas, l. Rachel and Ar
thur, Ben and Thomas, to be sold in one lot.
TERas-Three months credit-purchasers to execute
notes payable in bank satisfactorily endorsed or notes
sril Be discounted,
decl J. E. GLEAVES. c. ~
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
From Eastern Kentucky

Blue Grass region.
From Eastern Kentucky.
The Mount Sterling Rhs;g of the 18th
has the following:
Four respectable citizens of Morgan and
Wolfe arrived here yesterday in great haste,
several Of them having travelled all nigh,
and report tbst' Shere is no doubt of the
rebels having . onc back in the country
above with increased force. They had seen
and conversed with number OF persons
who had been taken prisoners, and gave
their names, who had been released on tax
ing the Confederate oath, and these assert
ed that the rebels were advancing from two
directions-one body coming By way OF
Letcher. about 1000 strong, and another
body, nearly equally strong, coming from
Prestonsburg, and lately from Pound Gap,
Virginia. The Union men in Wolfe and
Morgan had given the alarm to each other
and nearly all feed, leaving everything be-
hind. These men are perfectly confident
what they state is so, and that they are
honest and sincere, ne have no sarthly
doubt
These are the simple facts We have con-
cerning the matter. They further say that
the secessionists around Hazlegreen claim
that the advancing force has six cannon and
between five and six thousand men Of
course We don't believe word Of this, and
only give it to show the calculation Of the
secessioniats.
If there is any foundation in this advance
land we cannot help iDclining TO the belief
but that.there isl il is plain that it is with
the eonnivanee and knowledge Of the Sc
session leaders in our midst. The advances,
If made, is based upon the knowledge OF
aid and assistance right in our midst They
would never presume to advance in this
country against their protestations If it
turns out, therefore, that they really come,
or attempt to come, our loyal citizens will
hold the Secsssionists Of this county re-
sponsible. Let no man fatter himself that
we intend TO have our homes invaded, our
fresides despoiled, and the horrors of war
brought to our doors with impunity. This
matter might just as well be understood at
once.
STILL LAYER.-Sinee the above Was writ
ten, some twenty other flying refugees have
come in, all telling the same tsle-only
that the number of the enemy is much larg-
er than at first supposed. Menifee took
possession Of West Liberty on Tuesday with
400 men. In OWingsville self-eppointed
committee warned the leading Union citi-
zens they had better leave, if they wanted
30 save themselves, as the rebel horde would
have possession of that town within the
next few days. They accordingly left In
every direction.
J. S. Dury, editor of the Rhsg, publish
es call "to arms" ana urges the Union
men not to wait for arms from Government,
but to rush In with all they can bring.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
CoxPrEoIIsR's OFFICE

CONTROLLERS OFFTCE.
Nashville, Tenn, Sept. Il, Is5I-5
TVS is 10 certify that the Augusta Insurance and
SnSlng company, located Al Augusta in the State of
teorgl, has complied with all the requirements OF the
Code, on the subject OF Foreign Insurance Companies
N section I49s to 1907 inclusive as well as the Act of
Z4ta March, 1860, chapter 2l5 section TO- requiring
deposit with the Comptroller OF twenty thousand DOT
lars of six per cent. Bonds of the State
Ahn taat Jesse Thomas is the legally authorized
agent Of said Company ia the city Of Nashville state
oi Tennessee.
Ll~ 81 J.. 7. DUNLAP, Comptroller
The above is of the Oldest and most reliable In
surance Companies n the South Those wishing inrlr
ahce VII pesse call on the UndeFsign ST the cor;a-
Of Cedar street and the Square -
noTS-itf JESSE THOMAS, AGENT
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
From Paris.

The particulars Of the excitement at Paris
ars IS follows. according to correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Gdzette:
Two noted sec essionists started for Viii
liarn's camp With letters, when the officers,
becoming suspicious, pursued them TO arrest
them. Meantime the secessionists osme to
bridge guarded By two Union soldiers
The soldiers commanded them to halt They
replied by Immediately firing on the soldiers,
bringing one down. The remaining soldier
shot one; then picked up the musket Of his
fallen oomrade and shot the other. Some
more secessionists coming up. were arrested
by the officers, who had arrived.
Great excitement is ensuing, with irdi-
cations of a general uprising Of the seces-
sionists. Cen Buell. was telegraphed, and
arrangements made to send up an Ohio
regiment.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
skirmIsh ON Green River.

We have received from Lieutenant IN
the United States service an account OF a
skirnish last Thursday on the banks of
Green river. Company I, Of the 18th Ohio,
was attacked by about one hundred and
fifty secession cavalry, who had dismounted
from their horses and approached the pa
triots unobserved. The Secessionists fred
one round without killing or wounding a
man, and it was returned by our infantry
with couple of volleys, wounding several
The cavalry then retired. bearing their
wounded with them.
late from Rowling Green and Vi-
cinity.
Judge Hollingsworth, q prominent citizen
Of Todd county, has arrived at Frankfort,
from his home, southwest Of Bowling Green,
vhers he has been ever since Buckner en-
tered Kentucky. He gives large amount
of news and interesting matter, from which
We extract
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

ToHN MILLER, No. Q, Cedar street, has dsterrin-
y Cd 70 serve up .. splendid LUNCH every morning
Al his Confederacy, from 10 TO II O'Clock.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

2lth- The greatest amount insured $40 GOO
i2tn Amount insured in any cits is not defined
i>tn.. ine greatest amount in a block, SIS coo.
Personally appeared before me, the subscriber, c.
Z. actay, secretary OF the Augusta Insurance and
Banking Company, who being d1Iy sworn. deDosath
shd saith tnat the above statement correct and true
TO the best OF his kEo@lsdge and belief -
C. F McCAY, Secretary
Sworn to and subscribed before me- this I9th Au
gust, 1861.
APHLUsC. BEANS, Notary Public.
Tbs game oath which the Secretary above tal-1 IN
bis Part as President take on nv part - =
WM. Y. D'AUTISGNAC President
sworn 10 and SUBSCRIBED before me this 3Oth dav OF
august ieol' -7s --. Fe EJ. TUCKER, /
J. 2 Tor Fayette county, Tenn.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-19
Something About the HIissing Steamer
FL. AuatFalasian, r.. t.


The steamer AuStraLasiar is now twenty
four days out from Queenstown, and some
anxiety is beginning TO be felt for her safety.
She is an A No. direct,acting propeller of
about seVen-hundred-hoTse power, She has
two engines, with ninety inch cylinders and
three feet six inches stroke. Her hull is iron,
and was built in Glasgow, byJ. & G. Thomp-
son, in 1857. She is ], ,760 tuns register, with
three decks. Her dimensions are asfollOWs:
Length, 800 feet; beam, AZ feet; depth OF
hold, 81 feet. She is a medium clipper build,
schooner. rugged. Her provisions against
fire, stranding or leakage are good, she hay
ing one independent donkey engine, good
pumps, and a large number of boats. She
has four water tight compartments. The
AslstraLdsidR is owned by Harris 4 MeIven,
Of Glasgow, and is commanded by Captain
Il. III. Hickey. This ship left Liverpool on
her appointed day, the 10th of February,
and went into Queenstown on the nth, aud
sailed the same evening for New York. #,
She had on freight about $50, 600 in specie,
but we are unable to give even an estimate
of the number of persons on her passenger
list, and consequently a large number Of per-
sons in this country, who have friends who
intended sailing last month for the United
States, are unable TO tell in what vessel they
embarked, and they are daily growing more
uneasy in regard 70 their safety. Many sup
pose that her machinery has been injured,
and that she has Pnt back for repairs, as it is
scarcely probable that she would attempt a
Western passage at this season Of the year,
under sail alone, when she would have fair
wind to return with. 1t Is TO be hoped that
such is the case; bat on the other hand, many
contend that, should the ship have been Grip
pied in her machinery during the prevalence
of heavy Atlantic gale, whose force would
prevent her keeping sail on the vessel, she
would fail into the trough of the sea, and al
most inevitably swamp end 60 down.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-19
Peculiarly of the Catholic Churches In
PnrIs-D Democratic Character of the
Congregations. |

Peculiarly of the Catholic Churches In
rIs-DemOcratic Character Of the
Congregations. |
A Paris letter-writer makes these remarks:
There are no pews nor permanent seats in
the Roman Catholic churches Of Paris, but
instead of these, plain rush-bottomed CHAIRS,
each one having a prie-dieu Ia small low
chAir to kneel upon(, in front of it. These,
at all the services, whether mass, sermon, or
vespers, are free to all who pay the sum of
three sous, which is collected by women
standing at the entrance. Those in the outer
aisles are rented at two sous the sitting, and
those who can not afford the luxury OF a seat,
or who are too economically inclined to dis.
burse the required sum, can fud plenty of
standing room. ..-s-4 = s----+
AT first view, this payment of money for
seat in temple dedicated to the worship
of God, seems rather incongruous, and affects
rather unpleasantly one who has been in the
habit Of walking into his own pew without
let or hindrance. But then it has its ad-
vantages. Any one who possesses the re-
quired sum, is sure of seat if he goes early
enough, and it does not depend upon the
'"gentlemanly and obliging SEXTON" nor is
he liable TO be frowned out of somebody g
pew in which ne may have placed himself
by mistake and from which he is requested
to retire by shower of daggers, which are
looked at him by the legitimate occupant.
There is democracy, too, an equality,
such as there should be in the house of God,
resulting from this system, which, l must
confess, l rather like. The position on the
floor Of the church depends, in no manner,
upon the quality of mans coat, or the color
of his face. All that is required is that he
be decently dressed, and that he possesses
three sous; and on the floor of that grand
old cathedral, on Sunday last, were work
men in their blue blouses, sitting side by
side with men high in position in the Gov
ernment, and with noblemen and men of
wealth.
The OuUriere who had been all the week
plying her needle and sewing her eyes out,
in some back garret of the Latin quarter,
was seated by the side of a countess with
bejeweled fingers; auda woolly-headed Afri-
can, just in front of me, occupied chair by
the side of gentleman decorated with the
grand cross of the legion of honor.
Might not we Protestants learn a lesson
from the Catholics, in the facility with which
admission is obtained into the churches, and
in the equality of all in the presence of God?
In the other Catholic countries of Europe
no charge is made for seats, and in many Of
them there are none, but all stand and kneel
alike upon the common floor.