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of land,-and the Ministers who just a year ago
urged Sir George Gray to offer an amnesty
after the defeat at Rangariri, but could not then
persuade the Governor to do so, are of course
much disguised with his present display of
weak independence. A worse moment could
not have been chosen. The 200 escaped pri-
soners are encamped in their pan on the top of
the mountain at Matakona. William ThOmp-
son is refusing to permit the military road at
Tauranga to proceed. The Taranaki tribes are
actively belligerent, but the Taranaki campaign
is countermanded by Sir George Grey in the
hope Of peace. Of course the Maories will in
terpret the proclamation as a confession of
weakness, and so it is of the weakness Of Sir
George Grey. The best thing the Assembly
can do is to ask unanimously for the recall Of
the worst Governor the colony has ever had.
SPAIN.
Marshal Narvaez has introduced a Bill into
the Cortes abolishing the Act which declares
St. Domingo an integral part of the Spanish
Monarchy. 1t is a very frank Bill, the pream-
BILE declaring that Spain was deluded as to the
wish of the inhabitants, and that the resistance
is universal. 1t is not SO certain that this apo.
logy is altogether false n 'tions are very
ready to believe that other nations want them
on their necks, and the idea, we think very
absurd when reported from St. Domingo strikes
us as very natural when reported from Dude.
Anyhow the Dominicans have beaten SPAIN
a new proof of the incapacity of negroes and
mulattoes for freedom and self-government.
THE UNITED STATES.
New York 18th Jan. 1865.
Early yesterday morning the loyal pulse of
this city beat with joy upon the announcement
of the surrender of that famous rebel strong
hold, Fort Fisher at the entrance of Whining
ton harbor, The news came upon the public
ear somewhat sudden, since the fasco on the
first attempt at its reduction, very few people
were aware that a second was contemplated so
soon. The practical and moral force of this
great victory must be patent to every mind
and its lesson will doubtless sink deep into the
hearts of those who opposed the national autho-
rity, and strikes terror to their leaders. On
this occasion, fortunately, a happy accord APP
pears to have existed between the army and
navy, under the gallant leadership of Gen. Ter
ry and Admiral Porter.
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The others remained in the bate au. The
? boy handed down some bottles to the
party in the boat, went towards the after
cabin, and was standing near the hatch
way holding fast TO the rigging /; one of
the party in the boat seeing "a heavy sen
coming called out 10 those on board the
yacht tO hold fast f; the SEA broke over
the yacht hut the boy, Philips, was no
longer to be seen. A search was made
about the yacht to see if he had been
swept overheard, but he was nowhere 10
be found. "Ahout three minutes after
wards" as Manoel Comes states in his
dispositions II Owed down into The cabin
to feel for a box and I caught hold of q
leg, I thought il was n aaun, | dragged it
with one hand and found it was too
heav2, | then took both hands Immediate
Iy found it was ga body" An inquest
was held on the body by Mr.. Barclay
Matheson, J. P, and a verdict of 'drown-
ell by being washed into the cabin by a
sea was returned.
List week two large tigers, (J0guars)
were killed on plantation Richmond HW.
-CoL0niSt, January 18th.
AMMONIA IN FIREs.-An apothecary at
Nantes has just discovered Ivy the mrrest
accident that ammohla will put out ICES.
lie happened to have about seventy lltres
OF benzine in his cellar, and his boy, in
going down careles<Iy with a light, had
set fire 10 1t. Assistance Was speedily
at hand, and pail att"r paII of water was
beng poured into the cellar without pro-
dncing any effect, when the apOthrcary
himself took up n pail which vas stand
ing neglected in the corner, aud emptled
the contents into the cellar. TO his
establishment the flames were quenched
as it hy magic, and upon examination he
fnunl that the pail which belonged to his
laboratory had contained a quantity OF
liquid ammonia. The result is easy to
explain. on scientific prinripIes-for am
munia, which consists of 50 parts of nj
trogen and IS Of hydrogen, is easily de-
composed by heat, and The nit. ogen thus
Set free in the midst of q c0nfagration
must infalIibIy put out the flames. A
large supply of liquid ammonia properly
administered would he the promptest fire
extinguisher ever imagined.
"A SAANEoE OKDEH OE FALOUR.--I uE
Emperor of China has decorated with the
order ut the Dragon several French off.
GERS who took part in the capture of Nam
kin. This decoration, which is suspend
ed TO "a yellow rib,nd, represents the
tye-clawed Imperial dragon, and has the
following inscription in Chinese %ciarac-
ters: L" Before it the lion turns pale, and
the tiger is silent J"
CRoCKFoRD's,-In the reign of George
w. "a new star rose upon The horison in
the person of Mr.. William Crockford; and
the old fashioned games of faro, macao
aud Ian<qlrntt gave place to the all
deVOuring thirst for the game Of hazard.
Crockey' when still a young man, had
reIinquished the peaceful trade of a fish
monger for a share in a ''hell." where,
with his partner. he managed to win,
after a sitting of "a hours, the enormous
sum of 100000 from Lords Thanet and
Granville, Mr.. Ball Hughes, and two
other gentlemen, whose name l do not
now remember. With this capital added
to his former gains, he built the WE'LL
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Franklin Sewing Machins.-

Orer 100 in use IN this and Kent county,
WYE again call the attention of the public
w to this superior low price Sewing Ma
chine. 1t works equal to any Of the higher
price Machines, and as little liable to get out
of order. Very slight instruction and inge-
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parts of which it is composed, and their use,
and there is no excuse for getting out OF
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AS consequence it always works at mo-
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or otherwise. The thread is taken direct
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the stitching is found to retain all the sound
ness, evenness and frmness which are SO
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FASHION PLATES

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Tor contributions to our Fashion Department.
we call the attention of the Ladies to the
same. and commend our Monthly 10 their
notice, as containing mere information in
regard to Dress and the Toilet, than any
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CARPENTERS TOOLS.-Just received
~ fresh invoice Of Double and Single
Bit Jack and Fore Planes, Hand, Tenant
and Compass Saws, Steel Squares with board
measure, Spirit Levels, Ha.ches, Drawing
Knives, Chisels, Augers and Anger Bits of
the best make, all which are offered low for
the cash, by E. w. STAPLES.
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COMIC ILLUSTRATED M

This Department Of the Monthly. under
the Immediate supervision of McLENAN, the
celebrated Comic Delineator, will be found
always rich in Wit, Merriment, and appro
pirate Design.
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FURlOSlTY.-The greatest curiosity in
~ hlkton is the Hardware Store, 3 doors
above the Post Office. There is to be found
me largest stock of Hardware, Knives and
FORKS, spoons, Lamps, Waiter and Trays,
&c, &c, &C., in Cecil county.
sep "a Z. W, Staples
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SlLVER PLATED WARE.-I have in
~ store and for sale good assortment of
SILVER Plated Tea and Table Spoons, Gravy
Ladies, Forks, Butter Knives and Napkin
Rings; They are of good quality, and war,
ranted as represented
Dec II f. w. STAPLES
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% The highest charge made is five per
cent. Goods of every description except
Liqnors) purchased and forwarded with des-
patch, when either cash or trade accompa-
MES the order.
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by coSsEs, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:

ny CoNsEST REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES
BALTIMORE Feb. 25th, 1864
Having known Mr.. Fletcher f. Marine for many
years past, take pleasure in stating that know
him to be gentleman in whom the utmost confidence
may be placed, in the transaction of business He il
prompt, attentive, obging and Reliabe.-Robert Tur.
ner Esq Dealer in Fertilizers; John W. Ruff Co.
Dry Goods f. S. Faey. Druggists Rev. c. b. Tippett
East Baltimore Conference; Rev A. G. Marlatt. H. D.
c. Mechanicsburgh, Pa; Rev Andrew Manship; Pha.
John W. Randolph, Esq. Cashier Fells Point Bank Is
booksellers Tucker Smith Boot and Shoe Dealers
Baltimore Md; Hon T. Holiday Hicks, U. s. s, Cam,
Pa.
Rock HILL. Kent CO., Md, December 21st, 1868
This lie to certify that during the last six years have
been both directly and indirectly connected with Mr. r
L. Marine, in business and take pleasure in stating
that during that time have always found him pract
cal, industrious, business of UNIQUE stonable
who know him.
Yours, most respectfully, "a. LEARY
DENTON, Caroline county, Nd
To THE BUSINESS PUBLIC:
After eight years connection with Mr.. f. f. Marine,
Grocery and Commission Merchant, | take pleasu re
recommending him business man, strictly correct
and must say that he has my entiro confidence.
VIM NJ. McMAHAN, Sheri.
HAvRE DE GRACE, Hartford county, Nd
Mr.. F. K. MARINE Sir We can say that you al
ways dealt correctly and satisfactory to us for all the
business we have had you to do for and always
recommend any persons that know to you and You
can use our names for any Recommendation that you
may want Yours,
December 29th 1858. SPENCER WRIGHT.
VIENNA, Dorchester county, Md January LIST, 1864.
Mr.. +. E. MARINE Allow me on the beginning of
the new year to extend to yon hearty congrat-
uations for the satisfactory manner which you have
given me for several years. in The sale of
which have intrusted to your hope the fu-
ture that may be able to increase those consgnments
and that you will receive from the public very liberal
patronage. THOMAS HIGGINS
PorrERs LANDING, Caroline county, Md.
Mr.. +. f. MARINE Having been intimately quaint
ed with the of business having extended
to your care, over five years the sale of produce
accounts have proved satisfactory and in the future
expect to patronze your house. My advice to all per-
sion Merchant may rely confidently having not the
least apprehension, but find you honest in all respects
Yours, b. G. STEVENS. {.
anrill L.
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EDITORIAL DRAWER

viii abound with 'ectons Of Wit, Original
Stories, Come Sketches, and light Liters.
ture, culled from well garnered storehouse
OF fun, fact and incident, atfording interest.
ing light reading matter for the Parlor and
the Fire. side.
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LNLOUR, Grain, Clover and Flax Seed
IL Tobacco, Hay, Lumber, Slaves, Tan
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H7RDW WIRE, sc.

ARD WARE-Butt and Strap Hinges.
- Locks of all sizes and kinds, Nails by
the pound or key, Screws all sizes, Carmen.
ter Tools, good assortment Grind Stone
Hangings, Barn Door Rollers, &C.. for sale
by E. w. STAPLES
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DRAWING-RO0M, LIBRARY,

COUNTING-HOUSE,
and costing but FIVE DOLLARS, which in
years to come can not be purchased for any
price. 0ur ~
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HARDWARE'-A large stock of Build
- ing Hardware and Carpenters Tools
for sale cheap by E. ". STAPLES.
march 10
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CARD.

CIRCULAR CLAMPS.-An article almost
- indispensable to Cabinet and Carriage makers and
others Their use every mechanic will at once readily
perceived and understand For sale by
Nov Il, 1864. r. w STAPLES
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S.-The largest assortment OF
- Lamps and Chimnes in Elkton is now
offered cheap for the cash by
sep "a Z. w. STAPLES.
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SClSSORS.-A good assortment of Scis-
~ sors and Shears in store and for sale by
sep "a Z. W. STAPLES.
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X NIVES and Forks, Tea and Table
~ Spoons, Carvers and Steeles for sale
at very low prices by e. W. STAPLES.
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To THE BUSINESS PUBLIC:
After eight years connection with Mr. +. r. Marine
Grocery and Commission Merchant | take pleasur re
recommending him business man strictly correct
and must say that he has my entro confidence
VIM. NJ. McAIAHAN, Sheri.
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CIDER VINEGAR.-Five barrels Fine Cider
SVinegar, (made by w. NJ. Paxson ST. Georges Sta
ton, Deaware for sale by T. Drennen at % per
gallon.
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TRAYS AND WAITERS.-A beautiful
assor ment of Trays and Walters for sale cheap by
apr 80 e. W STAPLES
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
AIEaRIRn FAMILY RAaEnY.

From the JnnsrSon City (No.) Times, July q.
An awful occurrence took place on last
Friday in St. Clair county. Two broth
ers, John and Tiff Higgins, who had late
" been mustered out of the United States
service, went together to mill, where they
remained together nearly all day. They
were both married men and lived near to-
gether. Returning home in the evening
they stopped at the house of their moth
er, a short distancefrom where they lived.
1t appears that the wife of John Higgins
and his mother had been engaged In a
family quarrel, in consequence of which
John was greatly enraged and embittered
against his mother. After the brothers
had been a short time at their mothers
house, John began to use violent language,
abusing and threatening his mother, and
finally made an attempt to kill her, using
a bowie-knife, with which he stabbed her
two or three times about the neck and
breast. Tiff Immediately interfered to
protect her, when his brother turned up
on him, drawing his revolver and firing
at him three or four times in rapid sue
cessionI the last of which wounded him
In the left arm. Tiff returned the FIRE
with better aim, shooting his brother
through the heart and killing him instant
~. After caring for his mother, he went
to Oseola and delivered himself to the
authorities. Mrs. Higgins is said to be
mortally wounded. It is thought that
Tiff Higgins viii lose his mind.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTIoN.

Elections IN the South are the gift of
Executive free grace to a people who had
forfeited the right to them by transgres-
sion. They are also the means whereby
the Executive tries the hearts of the
Southern converts. They professed a
change Of heart. They took oaths greed
ily with the Reverdy Johnsonian proviso
that If they think it is not right it is not
binding.) They wanted elections, and
elections were given unto them. Then
they fell into the pit which they had dig
ged. They elected rebels, giving honor
according to service in the rebel army,
while they excluded for loss of residence
those who had served in the national army.
They made the issue on allegiance to the
Confederate cause. They revealed their
true nature. Thereupon President JOHN
SON hath set aside their election at Rich
mond, and remanded them to military
rule. He gave them the choice of good
and evifto prove them. Had they been
wise in their generation they would have
made an affecting display of Unionism.-
But they were given to believe a lie
They made their elections to outer dark
ness, and now they are cursing and gpash-
ing their Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
700 that In start It.slf.

Seeing an inquiryfor a recipe for max
ing yeast that will start itself, 1 send you
mother 's-Boil two ounces of the best
hops in four quarts of water, for half an
hour, strain it, and let it cool to new
milk warmth. Then putt in a small hand
full of salt. and half a pound Of sugar;
beat -four with some of the liquor, and
mix all well together. The third day
add three pounds of potatoes, boiled and
mashed, and let it stand till next day
Then strain, and it is ready for use. 1t
must be stirred frequently while it is
making, and kept near the fire. Before
using, stir we'll. 1t will keep two OF
three months in a cool place.
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THE sEAWEED TONIC

is y stlinuIant, ana none other IS required wnen II is
used. It is pure and pleasant; no bad effects like when
using Bourbon whisky, which disorders. the stomach,
torp0rs the liver, locks up all secretions, turns the
blood into water, dropsy sets in, and the patient dies
suddenly. D
Bourbon whisky is noF-a-days by al
most every physician. Many patients that visit my
rooms, both male and female, are stupehed with this
poison. The relief is temporary. If they cough they
take a little whisky If they feel weak and feeble they
take q little whisky; if they cannot sleep they take a
little whisky and they 60 on In this way, requiring
more and more until they are bloated up, and imagine
they are getting heshy. The stomach, liver, and d.
gestiye powers are completely destroyed, and lose
their appetite for food. No one was ever cured Of
consumption by this process, where cavities have been
formed in the lungs. A little stimulant is frequently
beneficial to consumptives, such as pure brandy or
good wines; in many cases London porter or sout in
moderate quantities; but Bourbon whisky hastens on
instead Of curing cOnsumption,