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STORY OF a MYSTERIOUS TRUNK.
Attempt TO DeFraGEsi the > american, Express
Compaay in this City-&dyenGure in
GAMMA.

4 singular story of the performances of a prize
gilt operator IN New York, New Jerse5 and Canada
has como TO the Knowledge of the police department
Two or three years ago one Jason II. Tuttle who
at that time connected with the postoice at Tuttles-
vile. N, j.. sent circulars stating that for small
sum he would send prizes u each of his subscribers
Of much greater value than the money received by
him. Several of these circulars were forwarded to
Superintendent Kennedy, of this city, by persons
hyed II New Jersey he had authority to act in the
matter lie therefore sent the circulars to The Post
Office Department at Washington, and futile was
discharged from the service.
Iuttle then transferred his pos'oiice address to
Broadbrookv!ile, n. j. From that place DC contin-
ued to issue clrcu arS agreeing to send prizes of sill
yer watches and othar articles of jewelry for Sums
alarmed and fed 10 Canada. Reaching Detroit, he
forwarded his trunk by the American Express Com
rany to Toronto, to the address of r. j. Walker,
IN due time futile appeared at Toronto and claimed
the trunk. a Custom House officer proposed search
ing 1t before giving it up to futile, who represented
himself as K. ). Walker futile said there was
nothing in the trunk but manuscripts. and protested
against the inspection Of his private papers. This,
It. IS supposed, excited the curiosity of the officer
who had sharp eye on the F5nians and the trunk
was forthwith opened.
The officer surprised, however. to find three
thousand letters, all addressed to Jason IL. Futile
Broadbrookville, y. j. Several hundred of these
letters were opened, and all were found TO contain
money, in sums varying from two to seven dollars
and half each. The sums averaged about four dol
lars for each letter. making total Of twelve thousand
dollars.
The Custom House officer thought the matter
worthy Of investigation though il it had financial
rather than belllgerent aspect. The officers supe-
roTS were called IN. and they referred the subject to
the United States consul. The consul communicated
with the authorities in Washington aud the vernon
OF ew jersey. Before answers to these letters were
received, however, Tuttle left Toronto I'D came TO
this city, when he demanded his trunk OF its value
from the American Express Company. 1t is supposed
that the trunk aud its contents will be sent to Wash
ngon, and the letters returned TO the persons who
sent them to Iuttle.-Ae1r York Post
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IATEST telegraph News
TO THE
DAILY COMMERCIAL.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
The Case of Colonel FsoDinson-Foreign
TrOOps Arriving in Mexico, dc.

The Case of Colonel FsObinson-FcreIgn
troops Arriving in Mexico, dc.
NEw ORLEANS, March 1.-The steamer Star of the
Union has arrived from New Orleans.
The case of the United Statesvs Colonel U. Robin
son. charged with receiving bribes and bribng or at
tempting to bribe General S. A. Hurlbert, formerly
commanding the Department of the Gulf, has come
before the United States Circuit Court for trial on
demurrer. It is held under advisement
The House to-day passed bill requiring for two
years the full appraised value to be realized on forced
sales on claims due before june 1865.
The Mexican Times of Jan 9th says fresh foreign
troops are daily arriving
Tho Third Michigan Cavalry has arrived from
Texas, bound for home
The approaching city election attracts general at
tention. Mr.. Nixon of the Crescent is q candidate
for Mayor. number of prominent and influential
citizens have requested Judge Ogden to run.
The Indebtedness of the old city of New Orleans
was, on the 3st of December last, what is called a
consolidated debt Of $685., ,OO0 being dimnution of
$4,000 in one year.
committee of the Legislature left for Washing
ton to-day, for the purpose of placing before the
President their views Of affairs in Louisiana.
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PERIODICAL LITERATURE.
(ReceiUed.


Coon WORDS, for February. Strahan j. Co., New
York. Contents-G) Madonna Mary. o. Enggland's
Throne 81 Visit to the Capital of Montenegro a.
Religious Life in Palestine when Christ Appeared.
and How he Dealt with it. (5) The Old Yeomanry
Weeks. 6) Health of Body and Mind. % A
Frenchman'S Impressions Of England Century
Ago. Q) The Ends of Life. 9) Homeward. QO) A
Syrian Life. Q) A Moorland Romance
LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW, No. CCXXXTH,
January, 1866. American reprint Contents.-q)-
Lvingston's Zambes and its Inhabitants. (2) Simon
de Montfort Earl of Lancaster. 81 Tennyson's
Enoch Arden. (D NJ. Saint Beauve % Grotes
Plato. 6) Miss Berry's Memories. Cd Palgrau's
Arabia (S) Caricature and Grotesque in Literature
and Art. (9 The Coming Season.
THE AReosY-February. Contents-(D Griffith
Gaunt (2) On Watching for the Next Thing. (3
Journey Rejourneyed. az Civitas Dei. (5) The
Bourgeois of Paris. (6} The Earl O'Quarter Deck.
Cd A Hidden Treasure. (S) Hero. (9) Wintering at
Etretat. QO) New Years Day at Windsor, 1927. Ql)
Artist and Model. Q2 The Argosy Log.
TIE farmer, for March, 1866 .. -..
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The Texas state Convention.

NEW ORLEANS, March 2--The Texas State Con-
vontion has referred to the Finance Committee the
whole subject of the public debt.
The Committee on Indian Affairs reported in favor
Of making a treaty with the Greeks and Choctaws,
permitting them to hunt on the frontier if they will
assist il protecting settlers from hostile tribes.
Also, to send commissioners to Washington to lay
the condition of the frontier before the Government
The Convention, in Committee of the Whole,
adopted Constitutional clause requiring any Nom
Der Of the Legislature to have resided in the State
i've years previous to his election.
An amendment making the Legislative sessions
annual. was lost.
A great majority of the Socessionists in the Con-
venton voted for sections of the Con titution grant
ing civil rights to the negro and to sue and be sued
TO testify in the Courts to contract and be contracted
with, to acquire hold and transmit property, in all
cases the same whites, and be subject to no penal
avs based on inequality or distinction.
George Arnold Holt. prominent English cotton
buyer died yesterday of apopIexy.
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Lost on the Prairie-A Lady Lives Thirty
Hours in q Snow Drift.

On the 18th Z. I. RnnniOn, of New Hampshire
Iowa, on his way home from jacksonville eight
miles distant, stopped mile from the latter place
to see recently married daughter, Mrs. +. B. " eed
After supper Mrs. ". resolved TO accompany her
father home and hastily clad herself for the purpose
Leving Mr.. Weed in the house, father and daughter
proceeded to where the horses had been tied to find
them gone, but yet IN sight. Pursuing the team for
some distance and finding 1t Impossible to overtake
it, Mr.. RunnlOn lmp lored his daughter to return
while he would make his way home alone. This she
would not consent do eeing quite able to perform
me journey unless he should accompany her and re-
main for the night This between seven and
eight o'clock The weather was then comparatively
mild-with wind and slight snow falling. They
pursued their journey for time without difficulty,
but the night being quite dark, and the having
obliterated the track, they lost the road, bearing
the south on the uninhabited prairie. Both were
conscious that they were lost yet neither breathed it
to the other.
A frightful wind and snow storm now arose, and
the barking OF pack of prairie wolves did not add
to the comfort of the wanderers, who, tired out at
last, lay down under drift and waited for day
light When the dawn came Mr. Rupnion found
that they were about ten miles from a house, to
which he resolved to go for succor His daughter
was too weak to move, and he feared she would per-
ish before ms RETURN put there seemed ne 1her al
Tentative to leaving her. He accordingly Wrapped
her up In the shawl; blanket and cloud which she
had worn from the house, and which, with her bea-
hood greatly protected her. and broke the ice of
a little longer from which the water had receded,
placing her there the warmeSt spot he could find
When he reached the house his hands and face were
frozen, and he nearly frantic. Help was at once
sent to the unfortunate woman but the snow had so
drifted that she could not be found. The day and
night passed.
The next morning was clear, but the mercury had
sunk from Il to 28 degrees below zero Scarcely a
hope remained of Mrs Weed being alive. but after
careful hunt, about q A NJ, she was discovered in
the the place where she had lain for thirty hours.
She was insepsible. her feet ankles and one hand
being frozen though the physicians do not think
that amputation will be required. When found She
had moved but little from where her father had
been melted from her bodily heat, and when found
she lay in the bed of the creek nearly every part Of
her clothing being saturated, with water. Her feet
father left her and to the provdential fact of their
coming in contact with the water may be ascribed
of barE
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AMUSEsIENTS. A

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE-The pleasing COM
edy entitled "Our American Cousin will be pro-
duced at this house this evening, with all the pleas
ing effects and appropriate scenery.
Tomorrow evening Mr.. E. L. Davenport, the able
tragedian, appears in Hamlet. The illness of Mr..
Kean prevents his appearance at present. as an
nounced yesterday.
The MILToYIAS TABLEAux.-This is advertised as
the last week of the attractive entertainment of the
Miltonian Tableaux at the Maryland Institute.
Those who have not seen this wonderful work OF art
should embrace the present opportunity ofvievinst,
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FROM ST. LOUIS.
Order from Gen. POpe-P0sss of ReA-
devious Designated.


dezv0us Designated.
ST. Louis. March 2.-General Pope has issued an
order detailing plan for the safety of travellers
crossing the plains. Forts Ridgely and Abercrombie
designated posts Of rendezvous for all trains
from Minnesota for the Upper Missouri, the Yellow
Stone or Black Hills and Powder River regions: Fort
kearney as rendezvous for trains for Denver City
Fort Laramie, via the Platte river, the Smoky Hill
or Arkansas river routes. At these points all trains
viii ba organized and equipped for defense and no
train Of less than twenty wagons and thirty armed
men, under properly appointed captain, will be
allowed to proceed. The will be required of all
train conductors and all the commanding officers of
all military posts required inspect all trains
and compel compliance with these orders. Military
escorts will be furnished when necessary and case Of
attack prompt assistance will be given. No travellers
will be permitted to cross the plains except in ac-
cordance with this Plan, the details of which are
fnilv snrf firth in thn nrlnr
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CITY NOTICES,

ANOTHER New AND HANDSOME ESTABLISHMENT IN
N. CHARLES STREET.-We notice with pleasure that
the enterprsing firm of Sisco Bros have removed to
No. Il N Charles street, which is acknowledged one
OF the largest and handsomest storerooms in this city
According to present prospects, North Charles street
WILL In short time, change its appearance and char
aeter entirely and be of the most if not the most
thriving business streets.
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what are silver and cold?

What are silver and gold compared to good health
What will not man give. that he hath for his own
life? To keep well and preserve his life is every
sensible mans first endeavor and never was there
time in the worlds history when man might do TINS
with more ease than at present for Railways kegu-
lating Pills render almost all other medicines super
fuouS They prevent the occurrence Of serious IL
health if taken at suitable times, and they promptly
remove disease when it boldly attempts to fasten
itself upon its victim. Being very cheap lonly .
cents box they commend themselves to the eco,
nomcal as well as the more Indifferent. Being coated
with gum so as to be tasteess they the favorites
OF the delicate and fastidious. as well Of those
whose paates are not discriminating or particular.
Being mild in their operation, as we'll as efectual
occaslonng no pain and gripping. they are preferred
by all who can appreciate really exceen medicine
As an aperient they are without rival. Az tonic
they cannot be surpassed As purratve fbsv o ars
perfect As an aieratvs they pnapproacha6e
liant they are all that gould be desired As asadorc
they are ininitaoeii KaaTays Regulating Pills are
dy for bilious attacks Of every kind for nervous s
on Of the blood for rheumatism; dyspepsia for gge yei
c>mplainfs no prudent household should be TtbnuI,
Ra dway's Regulating Pills. They are better than
saiues coed health. Sold by DrussisH fs22'Iw
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The Louisiana Legislature,

New ORLEANS, March 2d.-The Louisiana Legisa-
ure has passed requiring property sold By the
Sheriff to bring its full appraised Yalue also an act
releasing from the payment Of State, parish or nu-
ncipal taxes for 1862 1862 1864 and 1865 real estate
held for period Of over three months by the Fed
eral military authorities against the owners consent
also, returning to those who have paid their taxes on
such property the amounts they have paid.
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TAKE HEART.

All day the stormy wind has blown
From off the dark and rainy sea;
No bird has past the window flown,
The only song has been the moan
1he wind made in the willow tree.
Ihls is the summers burial time;
one died when dropped the earliest leaves,
AAnd, cold upon her rosy prime,
Ell down the autumn frosty rime-
Let am not as one that glieyes.
For well know Ger sunny sens
me olpeblrd waits for April skies;
An And at the roots of forest trees
And VloletS hide their azure eyes.
thou, by winds of grief o'erblown
-, Beside some golden summers bier
Take heart Thy birds are only fown.
Thy blossoms sleeping fearful soyyn
10 greet thee in the immortal yearl
Edna Dean Proctor
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New YoRK. March 4th.-The Heralds correspon-
ience states that General Scott is still at Pensacola
and that his health is much improved, but he will
not return North for some months.
The health of the Gulf squadron is excellent
There are indications that New Orleans and Key
West will be abandoned as naval depos. Nearly all
naval supplies had been removed
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California sustains Congress

SAN Francisco. March 2.-The State Registry law
has been passed by both Houses of the California
Legislature, and resolution has also passed both
Houses sustaining the action of the majority in
Congress on the Presidents veto.
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ADJOURNMENT OF the Virginia Legislature.

adjourned sine die last night Lieutenant Governor
Cowper in parting Speech declared that the people
ofthe South were now more thoroughly loyal to the
Union than the citizens of other parts of the Repub
lie! Mr.. Baldwin Speaker of the House, made an
impressive farewell speech, in which he proclaimed
strong Union sentiments.
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From, Mexico via SAN Francisco

SAN Francisco. March 2d.-The Mexican Consul
here has received FL Paso dates to the 9th of Jan
uary, which say the French still confined to Chi
huahua. and the rest of that State is under the
Constitutional Government. the invaders not having
force enough to garrison any other place.
The Liberals at Ell Paso are preparing an expedi-
ton to the interior
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fe17-1pt

The Baltimore Sewing Machine Agency
is what has long been desired in our city-a place
where all the standard machines Of al the valuable
manufactures can be examined into.
WHERE all the machines with their various iui-
proyements explained; WHERE there is no par
tialiy to any particular machine; WHERE thorough
trial is given to every machine purchased and ex-
changed, if desired, and WHERE every machine is
warranted and sold at Factoyy Prices.
Special attention paid the repairing of all kinds
ofsewing machines. Also, sewing machines for rent.
FRED'K W. WILD,
ja20-1y 1stp co rs West Baltimore street.
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Sad Casualty.

Boston. March 2.-In Adams, Massachusetts,, yes
terday, Mrs. Elizabeth Powers attempted to rescue
her young child from the railroad track, while the
train was advancing, and both mother and child were
instantly killed. Sue was widow, and leaves eight
ornhans
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KEajr Dye! Fsair Dye!!-BAcHELoRs HA1H
DYr, is the best in the world. The only true and
perfeo Dye-h ar1nless and reliable-
produces splendid black natural brown--reme-
dies the Ill effects of bad Dyes. md frequently restores
the original color. Sold by all Druggists. The genu
inc is signed, W. A. BACHELOR. 81 Barclay street,
New York fel-d&Wly
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Supplies for ChiIian privateers

New YORK, March 4-The Times states that a YES
sci sailed from an Eastern port two weeks ago with
several hundred packages of cannon powder and
score of cannon ranging from 80 to 100 pound
ers, and all equipments for guns and large supply
of stores sufficient to equip four powerful prvateers
for Chilli or Peru,
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Terms:-sg.5O per amHulra.
1866. Watches. 1866

A SPLENDID STOCK OF FIRST CLASS GOLD AND SILVER
WATCHES just opened this day, together with an
entire new assortment Of Diamond Pearl, Mosaic
and other ewelry. Also solid sterling Silver
Ware, Triple Plated hlbata Ware Of every descrip-
ton, English Table Cutlery. Clocks, Opera Glasses,
Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all eyes These
articles will now be sold at greatly reduced prices
The public are invited to call and examine our stock
They will find bargains. Watches Repaired and
Timed in the most perfect manner. We also manu-
facture Hair Jewelry to order at short notice.
LARMoUR & Co,
Light street, opposite the
mh5-Istptf Fountain Hotel
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ArraSt oF an EscaDed Couvict-
From Cal;ro,.uSa

h NEW YORK, March 2.-John Wood, alias Jack
Sheppard, Jr., who recently escaped from Sing Sing
prison, was arrested in Yonkers, N. Y, on Tuesday
night, A. f-A.E ~
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A1We call our readers attention to SMITH, Bros.
A. Co.'S New stock of Spring Clothing Just opened
at SMITH, Bros. Co.'s popular Clothing House. No.
40 West Baltimore street.
Our new stock of Gents Furnishing Goods just
opened at 38 West Baltimore street, next to Marble
Hall.
Call and see our new styles Of Gents Furnishing
Goods at SS West Baltimore street, next to Marble
Hall.
All the latest novelties in Collars Ties Scarfs, &c
at West Baltimore street, next to Marble Han.
The popular Clothing House, No. 40 West Balti-
more street. next to the great Furnishing House.
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From Fort Monroe.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3-The U. S. Steamer Ian.
caster has returned to this port for repairs. She
started for Valparaiso a few days ago.
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IGInGiitsg WoGd.
COAL,
$500


The Undersigned. retiring from the Anthracite Coal
trade will sell their stock in hand consisting of 2G00
tons White Ash Lump. for Foundry use, and 1000
tons prepared sizes for Family use at $3.50 per ton
2O fbs. for Lump; and So per ton 220 lbs for pre-
pared sizes, delivered in any part of the city.
Il. G. RIEMAN & CO.,
fe17-1ntf 13 South street
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MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, an Essay of Warning
and instruction for Young Men, just published by the
Howard Association, and sent in sealed envelopes
free of charge. Address, DR.. J. SKILLIN HoUGHToS,
Howard Association. Philadelphia, Pa. oc9-tf
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CoISate.s a aromatic vegetable soar,.

A supe-ior Toilet Soap, prepared from refined
Vegetable Oils in combination with fsIycerine,
and especially designed for the use Of ladies and
for the Nursery. Its perfume is exquisite. and its
washing properties unrivalIe, sor sale by all drug
gists. fe9, dtEw1y
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PUT THE QUESTION generally to your friends, as
to what preparation they for their teeth, and tho
response, nine times out of ten. will be. SOzodont.
IT'S no longer necessary to impres; its merits upon
the public mind experience has taught the world
that as means of bcautiIying and preserving the
teeth. inTgorating the gums, and giving pleasant
aromatic the breath it has rival in either henis-
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Henry NFnrtf Esannmar-

tFrom the Buffalo Con mercial Advertiser
Tt seems that Mr.. Beeeher is already beginning to
reap the reward Of his bold and conscientious posi-
ton in regard to the Presidents reconstruction pol
cy. He is already being assaiied with il-concealed
fury by those extremists with whom he was lately
supposed to be in such close communion. They can
pardon any heresy 0f religion rather than Of politics.
His renunciati0n ofa belief in the orthodox hell was
very trivial matter compared with his later amos
acy to the radical creed involved in his approv! of
the President and his policy.
We learn that he is already being assaiied by his
con}reres and disciples. with bitterness and fury
scarcely less than that which is directed against the
President. A New York paper says We're he in
the Presidents place there would be no personal
SANDER too foul to heap upon him. As it is if he
continues to defend the Constitution, we have no
doubt he will soon be shown to be the personal in
his pulpit it will be because his congregation do not
altogether credit all they read or hear. We may say
gravey, however, that the sort of passionate vtu-
peration now INDUCED in so extensively, s rather a
poor, though perhaps convenient, substitute for
reason and common sense"
So the world goes. Mr.. Beecher achieved his fame
by being bold and showing his Observation-Disclosures
ence the etete dOgmas which controlled the rest of
the pulpit teachers of his communion. Because he
had the maniness to get out of the old ruts of con-
yentiOnal faith, he either admired and approved
or mildly excused eccentric. But for daring to be
himself in the consideration of current political
topic he is almost mathematical So is it that
tolerance fS most magnanlmOus when it approves,
and bigOted when its preudiccS are iinDnred
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DaIIey's Magical Pain Extractor is q GER
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