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The Government Backing up its Procla.
nation against MaxmiIIiau

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19th.-In accordance with
the Presidents proclamation of the 18th inst,
declaring null and void Maximillian's paper
blockade OF Matamoras and other Mexican ports
now in possession of the Juarists, the Navy De-
partment has detached two men-of-war to be sta
toned at the mouth of the Rio Grande. The
Commander of the Pacific squadron has also re-
ceived orders to send two men-of-war to Magat-
law and Guaymas to protect the u S. interests
in that quarter
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A COOP GRUMBLER EPLURIBUs UNUM.
1t is related that recently, in Il sleeping
car coming from the West, man in one of
the berths became greatly annoyed by the
crying of an infant and the efforts ofits faith
er to pacify it. The irate individual cried
out: "What in the devil is the matter with
that.young one? And soon again where is
the mother of that child, that she is not here
to pacify it2 At this the poor gentleman
in charge of the child stepped up to the
berth and said: Sir, the mother of that
child is in her coffin in the baggage carr"
The grumbler Immediately arose and COM
PEELED the afflicted father to retire to his
berth, and from that time until morning
took the little orphan under his own care.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
PROCLAMATION OF THE PREsI.
DENT IN RELATION TO TEXAS.
ne declares that Civil Law exists
Throughout the whole Union.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19th.-The President has
issued proclamation declaring that the insurrec-
non, which heretofore existed in the State of
Iexas is at an end, and is henceforth to be SO re-
garded In that State As to the other States in
winch the said instruction wa declared to be at
an end, by proclamation of End April, 1856, the
President further proclaims that the said insur-
rec'lon is at an end, and that peace, order and
tranquility and civil authority now exist in and
throughout the whole Of the United States of
America
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RE PLENARY COUNCIL OF THE CATHOLIC
CHURCH TO AssEMRLEIN BALTIMORE.

Bishop Bayley. of Newark, N. j., has is
sued the following circular to the clergy OF
his diocese
DIOCESE OF NEWARK and
Dear Sir: The second plenary council OF the
Catholic Church in these United States Will
be opened in the cathedral OF Baltimore on
the first Sunday in October, the Feast OF the
most Holy Rosary. 1t has been convoked by
the authority of the holy Apostolic See, and
will be presided over by the Most Reverend
Archbishop of Baltimore as Apostolic Dele
gate
II need hardly say to you that this council
has not been called together to deliberate up
on any of those social or political questions
which have been and still are SO much agita-
ting the country, nor to heal any divisions
or disputes in ecclesiastical matters which
have grown cut of them for no such divis-
ions or disputes have occurred. Our unhap-
ply civil war, although itseparated State from
State, and family from family, and brother
from brother, did not weaken the unity of
the Catholic Church, nor destroy that Chris
tan charity which has ever been one of the
most distinguishing marks of the House
hold of Faith"
"But, although it be not necessary for the
Prelates OF the Catholic Church in the Uni
ted States to assemble together to reunite
the links of broken unity, yet there are
large number of important practical ques-
lions affecting the discipline of the Church
and its greater efficiency, some of them grow
ing out of the present condition, of things,
which need to be determined and enforced.
"The Council about to be held will un-
doubtedly be a very important one in its in
fluence on the future progress and stability
OF the holy religion Of the country.
You will therefore call the attention of
people under you pastoral care, in a particu-
lar manner, to this most important event.
"The Friday Immediately preceding the
opening of the Council Friday, 9th of Octo-
ber) will be observed as a day of fasting.
"On the festival of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, and on all the SUNDAYS
following, until the end of the Council, you
will recite with your people at the end of the
Parochial Mass the Litany of the Saints and
you will exhort them to approach the sacra-
ments during this time, and in their public
and private devotions earnestly to beg of al
mighty God, 1.-THE Father of Lights" that He
will send down His most abundant grace up-
on the Fathers assembled in council, that SO
all they do and determine upon may be to
the glory of God, the extensions of His holy
faith, and the salvation of Souls.
'Given at Newark, this 9th day of August
the Festival of the TRANSPORTATION of ouI
blessed Lord, A. D. 1885,
JAMES, BISHOP OF NEWARK.
"By order of the Right Rev. Bishop.
GEORGE II. DOANE, Secretary"
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Purify the BlOOd.-If the blood be pure
the body which is formed from and by the blood
cannot be diseased. But if there be in any part
of the body any Affection such as boil or ulcer,
even bruise, the blood circulating through that
part takes up impure matters from the lcal af-
lection and carries it into the general system
This is the cause often of sudden death to per-
Of full habit afflicted with boils and ulcers,
and who use no medicine; the matter gets into
the circulating system and chokes up the fine
blood vessels which supply the brain with vitali-
ty, and life ceases, as if
Bereft by Lightning.
Now, this can be remeded
BRANDRETHS PILLS
take all impure matter from the circulation, and
save the general health, soon curing local affect
tions also. BRANDRETH'S Pills protect from
tedious times of sickness and often save life.
Sold by all Druggists.
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INFDEL WIT REPLIED.-A gay young
spark, of deistical turn, travelling in a
stage-coach, forced his sentiments on the
company by attempting to ridicule the Scrip
lures and among other topics made himself
merry with the story of David and Galliath,
strongly urging thei mpossibility of youth
like David being able to throw stone with
sufficient force to sink into the giants fore
head. On this he appealed to the company,
and in particular to a grave gentleman OF
the denomination called Quakers, who sat
silent in one corner of the carriage. In
deed friend, replied he, II do not think it
at all improbable if the Phillistine's head
was as soft as thine"
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THE LARGEST GIRL.-A correspondent at
Athens, Tennessee, gives the following de-
seription OF what he styles the largest girl in
the world: "She lives at Sweetwater, Ten
nessee, weighs one hundred and twenty-five
pounds, and is named Alice Leory Leath.-
She is five years old, blue eyed, rosy cheek
ed, quick spoken, and has beautiful coun-
tenance." Her father was killed in the I'm
ion army at Resaca. The sweet little mon
ster is no show, but is remarkably well de
veloped specimen Of Young America.
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BANKING HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE s. co.
Aug. 9, 1866.

In connection with our houses in Philadelphia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
ton of their business in this city, including pur-
chases and sales of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES,
STOCKS, BONDS, AND GOLD. We are constantly
represented at the Stock Exchange and Gold
Board, where orders sent us are promptly filed.
We keep on hand full supply of
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES OF ALL ISSUES,
buying and selling at current prices, and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates the market
affords. JAY COOKE & CO.
may IL. 23-tw&w1y.
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How TO GROOM HoRsEs.-In grooming
horse men sometimes use heavy currycomb
and a heavier hand, not because they are
necessary to the cleaning process, but simply
to see how the animal will 'cut up This
is all wrong, and it is pity that groom
thus abusing his power could not be made
to change places with the horse as often as
this wrongis perpetrated. Many horses, and
good Ones too, are thin skinned and pecu-
liarly sensitive to the touch of the currycomb.
Such might well be spared the in1iction,
since wisp of hay and card with fine
teeth will be found ample for the purpose of
cleaning and friction. A heavy and rough
instrument, used with an unsparing hand,
makes horse suspicious, sours his temper,
and sometimes induces disagreeable retalia-
ton A horse well and properly groomed
twice day will appear better, work more
vigorously, and be less likely to become i'll
than if NEGLECTED or left to such grooming
only as "a fence corner or a friendly rack may
supply.-RuaaL NeU Yorker.
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TOUCHING HIM IN THE RAw.-Senator
Doolittle, President of the Convention now
In session, in his speech at Madison, Wis,
said that Horace Greedy could not be admit
ted to the Philadelphia Convention under its
call. unless it could be made to appear that
he had renowned the heresy of secession.
which he advocated so boldly in 1860 and
1861.
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OF a family ofsix persons, Philadelphia,
all OF whom recently returned from a pleas
ure trip IN sailboat on the Delaware river
violently i'll, five have died. It seems they
took of board bundle of clothing which
they found floating on the river, probably
thrown overheard from some vessel on which
there was contagious disease. Violent,
retching and fever were the forms of the dis
ease and their bodies assumed dark purple
hue. The Philadelphia papers question
whether twas not cholera that carried them
off
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Itch! Itch! Scratch!! Scratch 3
Wheaton's Ointment will cure the Itch in forty
eight hours. Also cures Salt Rheum, Ulcers,
Chilblains, and all eruptions of the Skin. Price
so cts. For sale by all Druggists.
By sending 60 cents to WEEKS & POTTER,
Sole Agents, ITO Washington street, Boston,
Mass, it will be forwarded by mail, free of post
ge, to any part of the United States.
P. F. PESCUD, Agent,
sept Oily Raleigh, N C.
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Brick Machine.-The National Brick Ma

Brick Machine.-The National Brick Ma
chine, CLAY TEMPERING MACHINE, and makes
with only two horse power, $4,000 SPLENDID
BRICKS per day, with well defined edges and uni
form lengths. If the MAGAZINE does not perform
what we claim for it, we will take it back and
refund the money. Unusual inducements offered
to purchasers of territorial rights. Address
ABRAM REQUA, Gen. Agent,
Aug. Aim. 141 Broadway, N. Y.
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Married.:

At the residence of the BRIDES father, in this
City, on the 18th inst, by the Rev. DR.. Skinner,
Mr.. W. W. WEST, to Miss MARY P. ANDREWS.
At Independence, Texas, August End, by Rev.
VIM. Carey Crane, D. D., Jos. c. STYLES to Miss
MAMIE F. HoUsroN, eldest daughter of Gen.
Sam. Houston, deceased.
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- Marriage and Celibacy. an Essay
of Warning and Instruction for Young Men
Also Diseases and Abuses which PROSTATE the
vital powers, with sure means Of relief Sent
free of charge in sealed letter envelopes
Address DR.. j. SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Howard Association, Philade. phia, Pa.
Aug. IA, 1865. 63-3m
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"A literary gentleman in Washington is
said to be afflicted with what is called the
pen palsy" an affection which is supposed
to be caused by the use ofthe French copying
ink. which it is said, contains arsenic. Both
his hands and feet are badly swollen; and his
health is in precarious condition.
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An amusing fact occurred in New York on
the recent visit Of Gen. Grant to that city,
he took hack to conduct him to the ho-
tel. The driver after despositing the gener-
al gave his friends the following toast =
Here's to meself, Dennis Connolly, the big
gest man in Ameriky but one. I've driven
the Lieutenant General of the United States.
and its more than Bobby Lee ever did
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The SoIdiers Convention.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19th.-A meeting of Off
GERS and soldiers last night at Wizards Hotel,
decided to hold the proposed Convention of SOL
diers North and South at Chicago, September
18TH A committee was appointed to draft a
call, which will be issued during the week. Gen
erals steedman, Emery, Custar and other promi-
nent officers were present
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Cholera.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19th.-There were seventeen
new cases and eight deaths by Cholera in this
City, reported for yesterday.
4 NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1Sth.-Cholera deaths 90
yesterday. The scourge has reached the country
parishes.
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A GAMBLERS TELEGRAPH.-The Den
yer California; Neaos gives an account
of a signal machine which was found in
an old house just pulled down, and for
merly used by the sporting fraternity,
gambling purposes:
cit consists of long lever made fast
at one end by swinging joint to one
of the joists upon which the floor rests;
about eighteen inches from this joint
there is a piece of board nailed to the
top of the lever, and reaching within
two inches of the boards of the floor.
Into the end of this board nail is driv-
en- through hole in the floor, large
enough to admit of its playing up and
down freely; when down the head of
this nail is level with the upper surface
of the floor. At the other end of the
lever string passes up through the
floor and between the walls Of a parti-
ton, subjected in some way to the con-
troll of the hand OF foot of the gamblers
confederate.
:" The mode of operation was simply
ioi Vic gam u" oi' oi oio oiue VI Ihe
table, with his foot on the nail previous
ly described, the pigeon to be plucked
sitting on the opposite side, and the
gamblers assistant behind or ON one
side of him, so as to see the cards in his
hand. Then by jerk Of the string he
could cause the nail previously de-
scribed, to lift the foot resting upon it
and by series of this kind of taps,
could accurately inform the honest
sportsmanjust what he had to play a.
gainst. 1t is beautiful arrangement
for the purposes desired.
This lever is padded where it would
strike the joist below, so that in signal
ing not the slightest conclusion of
sound may be produced"
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HIPS Hair Dye SO Cents.-Black Or
Brown. instantaneous, beautiful, durable, re.
liable. The best and cheapest in use. Depot
No. 66 John Street, New York. Sold by all Drug,
Patent Medicine, Periumery and Fancy Goods
stores everywhere.
March -, 1S66-1y.
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Cholera.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10th. Fourteen new eases of
cholera yesterday and fourteen in Brooklyn.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2Oth.--Six hundred deaths
from cholera last week in st Louis, exclusive Of
deaths at quarantine.
CINCINNATI, Aug 20th.-Sixty-nine deaths
Saturday and fifty-lour Sunday.
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THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS understand
from gentleman who reached here last eve
ming from Rockbridge Alum Springs, that
the lumber of visitors there is about four
hundred. At the White Sulphur and at the
Warm Springs there are about one hundred
and fifty EACH.
Wei are sorry to learn that Governor More
head, of North Carolina, who went to the
Reckbridge Alum about two weeks ago, in
quest of relief from an attrck of jaundice,
has declined in condition, and is in very
critical and unpromising circumstances.
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Great Fire in Jersey CITY,.

New YORK, Aug 20th.-The loss by fire yester-
day in Jersey City will reach near two-millions.
Ten or twelve lives were lost. Fourteen vessels,
10000 bbls of oil, large amount Of Cotton and
Tobacco belonging to italian government were
burned. ,-.
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New YORK, Aug. 19th.-A Washington special
states that Stanton will soon be appointed Minis
ter to Spain and General Steedman be made Sec
Rotary of War.
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STATES TAXES.

HAVING BEEN APPOINTED ASSISTANT
Assessor of Excise Taxes, by the United States
Government, for the 18th division of the 4th Col
lection District, of North Carolina, comprising
all that part of Wake County lying North OF the
North Carolina Railroad, exclusive Of the limits
of the City of Raleigh, will attend the follow
ing places at the times indicated, for the purpose
of receiving the returns of income for the year
1855, and Carriages, Gold Watches, Pianos, &C..
from Manufacturers, Banks, &C., beginning with
the month of March, 1866, and applications for
Licenses from or after the LIST of May, 1855, to
ca Alsaxz
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Fenian Scare in Canada.

New YORK, Aug 19tn.-An Ottowa special says
that the Canadian authorities continue their pre-
partitions to resist the Fenians. Troops at Que
bee are ordered to be in readiness, and ten thou
sand canteens are being manufactured
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Misconduct in Office.

New YoRK, Aug. 10th. "A spedsl to the Her.
aid asserts that Cuthbert Bullitt OF New Orleans,
has been guilty of misconduct in Office, and that
the President will remove him. -t
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The Proposed soldiers Convention,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2Oth.-The Soldiers Conven-
ton to be held at Chicago will be composed ex-
clusively of Union soldiers, who endorse the
President. 1t is proposed to have Convention
at later day of Northern and Southern Soldiers
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SPREAD OF CATHOLICISM. Eighty wears
ago there were but 10000 Catholics and
twenty-five priests in the United States, while
now there are 100000 members of the
Church and $500 priests.
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ITO THE COLORED PEOPLE
i OF NORTH.CAROLINA {!
Convention. 1850.

THE STATE CONVENTION OF COLORED
men, held in this City last September, as me-
dunn through which the colored citizens could
communicate their thoughts, purposes and de-
sires, formed State League, with its auxiliaries
to look after the interests OF the Colored People
of the State. The State Legislature has been
memorialized in behalf Of the coored people,
and our petition was treated with respectful con-
sideration. We have, as far as practicable, es-
tabshed auxiliary Leagues to promote the cause
of Education, and to look after the suffering
poor. While we feel deep sense OF gratitude to
those Benevolent Societies which have done SO
much for the Freedman, still we are conscious of
the fact that we must learn to rely upon our
selves, and the world is looking to us for dem
onstration of our capacity to perform the part Of
useful, intelligent citizens. e.
The State League is the only recognized organ
ization we, as colored people, have; and 1t
having performed its duties to the best of its
ability it was enjoined on US to call another Con-
yer ton, to be held In the City OF Raleigh, on the
first Tuesday in October next, the second day Of =
the month Let each County be represented as
the Counties are represented in the State Legis-
lature In Counties where there are Leagues,
the Counties to be represented by the Leagues.
Let each County send its best men as delegates
This is no time to compliment friends ut the ex--
pense Of the public good. Let the people be in
huenced only by the consideration of qualifca-.
ton, and let the delegates be mere promptly on
the day appointed, that we may counsel together
for the good Of our people, and adopt such
measures as VIII best promote our interests.
1t Is earnestly desired that every county be.
fully represented.
Delegates will come prepared to defray the ex-.
penses of the Convention.
By order of the Executive Board:
JAMES H. HARRIS, ~"
'hs President
|. JOHN R. GOOD, of Craven,
Vice-President.
WIN. H. ANDERSON.
Corresponding Sec..
JOHN RANDOLPH, of Craven,
Recording Sec.
JOHN NIXON, of New Hanover,
h Treasurer. /.
Executive Board:
JAMES Bowman, Of Cumberland.
j. 7. SCHENcK, of Mecklenburg.
VIM. SMITH, of New Hanover.
]. ROBERTS, of Chowan.
VIM CAwTHoRN, of Warren,
G. W. MELoHER, of Cabarrus.
HARRY WEBB, Of franklin
AARON PRATHER, of Granville.
ToLoFER HAMILTON, of Rutherford
! Ang. II, 1855. 62-eow-td
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Railroad Accident.

New YORK, Aug. 2Oth-Passenger train on the
Michigan Southern road was thrown off the track
near Hallsville this morning, and twenty-three
persons were severely injured.
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Before separating, my. friends, one an all

Before separating, ny. friends. one an all,
please accept my sincere thanks for the kind
manifestations of regard and respect you
have exhibited on this occasion repeat
thar I shall always continue to he guided by
q cons5entious conviction of duty. and that
always gives one courage under the Consti-
tuition which / have made my guide.
At the conclusion of the Presidents re-
marks three enthusiastic cheers were given
tor Andrew johnson, and three more for Gen.
Grant e
The President then took a position near
the door. opening into the Hall. with Gen.
Grant by his side, where, as the gentlemen
OF the committee and members,of the Con-
yention passed out he grasped each one by
the hand, and had smile or cheering word
for all. After which, they passed on to take
Gen. Grant by the hand.
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Accident to the Great Cable.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19th.-A letter from Hearts
Content of the 18th, states that the shore end of
the Cable got fouled with an anchor of coal
ship on the 9th inst, but it was released by a
diver
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Markets.

New YoNK, Aug. 19th.-Flour dull, sales of
$500 bbls from S10a15. Wheat easier and good
demand. Corn steady. Gold 49I. Cotton 34a
35 cents
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Shipment of specie to Eurone.

Shipment OF Specie to Europe.
NEW YORK, Aug. 19th.-The shipment of spe-.
Gle to Europe since LIST of January exceeds
s52,000,OOO. 4.
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Died.

In Clayton, Adams County, Illinois, on the
2oth of July, of dropsy Mrs. LINDSEY HOUSE, in
the Goth year of her She died in full triumphs
of the Gospel.
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Office hours from 8 A. NJ, to 6 P. NJ, during.
the week, and from 8to O. 80 A. NJ, on Sundays.
All letters to be delivered in the United States,
Gncuding drop letters, texcept those addressed to-
heads of Executive departments of the govern
ment, or heads of Bureaus therein or to chief
clerks of departments, or one authorized by the
postmaster General to frank official matter, must
be prepaid one full rate, or they will be sent to-
the dead letter Office at Washington, D. G..
A. MILLER, P. M.