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spread of Democracy in England.

Spread of Democracy fn England.
Facts crowd upon us daily indicating
the steady progress of Republican ideas
in England. We read in a late number
of the London Times Of great public
meeting held at the Hall of Science, Old
street. ST. Luke's, for the purpose of
considering the propriety of establishing
a Republican Club in London. About
1900 persons were present, mainly con-
sisting of workingmen. Mr.. Austin
Holyoake occupied the chair. The
chairman opened the proceedings by
explaining the object of the meeting.
He had for many years held republican
opinions, and he believed those opinions
were making rapid progress among all
classes Of society. He trusted that, if
the club was established, it would be
done in thorough English fashion,
without red flags or caps of liberty, bat
with all earnestness and seriousness
which became thoughtful and intelligent
men.
Mr.. Charles Bradlaugh proceeded to
deliver an address explanatory of the
principles Of Republicanism He spoke
of the general spread of Republican
ideas throughout the country, and main
tanned that dissatisfaction with monarchy
was permeating all classes of the people,
except those interested in upholding the
present system. The almost total absti-
nence of the present sovereign from
public affairs, and the small hope enter
tanned that the probable successor to the
throne would be of the slightest use or
advantage to the people, had largely
tended to this feeling He had just re-
turned from tour through the country,
and he had found that in Birmingham,
Newcastle, Nottingham, and many other
large towns, Republican clubs had been
formed, comprising thousands of men,
bers. He went on to maintain that the
establishment of Republican societies
was perfectly legal, justifying his state
ment by reference to former State
trials, and proceeded to show that the
present time was the right and proper
time for the formation of Republican
clubs.
He did not desire the establishment of
these clubs for the purpose of overthrow
ing the existing monarchy, but as the
best and most legitimate means Of edu-
eating the people in the principles of
Republicanism. HIS idea of republic
was that the whole people should govern,
and that under it the whole people
should know how to govern. He con-
cluded a speech, lasting nearly two
hours, by moving the following resolu-
ton; +" That, in the opinion of this meet
ing, it is desirable to establish Repub-
lican Club in London" Mr.. Foote
seconded the motion on the understand
ing that the movement would be peace
full in its character, although ready to
meet danger if found necessary. Several
speakers having supported the resolution
in strong Republican speeches, the reso-
luton was carried, with three dissentients,
amid great cheering.
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The first Prayer in Congress.

Af@y " AAH WINS NNF'"
In Thatcher Military Journal, under
date of December, l777, is found note
containing the identical first prayer
in Congress" made by Rev. Jacob
Duche, a gentleman of great eloquence.
Here it is, u historical curiosity:
90 Lord, our Heavenly Father, high
and rightly King of Kings, Lord OF
Lords, who dost from Thy throne behold
all the dwellers on earth, and reignest
with power supreme and uncontrolled
over all the kingdoms, empires and gov
ernments, look down in mercy, we be-
seech Thee, on these American States,
who have fed to Thee from the rod OF
the oppressor, and thrown themselves on
Thy gracious protection, desiring hence
forth to be dependent only on Thee; to
Thee they have appealed for the right
eousness of their cause; to Thee do they
now look up for that countenance and
support which Thou alone canst give;
take them, therefore, Heavenly Father,
under thy nurturing care; give them
wisdom in council and valor in the
field; defeat the malicious designs of
our cruel adversaries; convince them
of the unrighteousness of their
cause; and if they still persist in
their sanguinary purpose, 0 let the voice
of Thy own unerring justice, sounding in
their hearts, constraiI, them to drop the
weapons of war from their unneryed
hands in the day of battlel BE Thou
present, o God Of wisdom, and direct the
councils of this honorable assembly; en-
able them to settle things on the best
and surest foundation, that the scene of
blood may be speedily closed that order,
harmony and peace may be efectually
restored; and peace and justice, religion
and piety, prevail and flourish among
Thy people, Preserve the health of their
bodies and the vigor of their minds;
shower down on them and the millions
they here represent, such temporal bless
ings az Thou seest expedient for them in
this world, and crown them with ever
lasting glory in tho work. to come. All
this we ask in the nsaiR and through the
merits of Jesus Christ Thy Son, our
Savior. Amen"
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BURXETrs CocoAINE prevents loss of
hair-kills dandruff.
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BLONDE REBEccA.

Rebecca stood beside the well, ~
Many an age since she OF old, eA
Of whom the sacred scriptures tell,
Had ceased to keep her fathers fold.
Another age, another land,
Dark splendor changed to golden glow
Her face was what a master hand
Might cut upon cameo.
drought cup unto the well
And held il forth. wanted drink,
But life's great passion cast spell
"Giye me to-l0ve!" Her eyes did sink.
Her eyes did sink, yet spake she clear,
Marking my goblet's narrow rim;
"Whatever vessel cometh here,
Love can but fill it to the brim.
a. 1t Is a law thou must not doubt,
Mans loves the vessel held below;
We pour our hearts like water out.
And fill it to the overflow.
" And be thy vessel great or small,
So great or small the draught must be;
So, too. thy life, for love is all
The first. the last, Of destiny.
." He liveth long who loveth much,
For love is life's true measurement;
Who liveth not by lOve-tO such
Life is but thirst and discomfort"
BURNETT's COCAINE prevents loss oi
hair-kills dandruff.
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BISMARCK AT HOME.

Furious Speech Against the Polish
Members I'm the German Reichstag
He tells them Poland In no Ma
ti0n, and the Poles may Thank
their Stars they are cared for by
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is that anthracite or bituminousf
asked a gentleman the other day Of a
man engaged in dumping load Of coal
down a hole in the deck Of one Of the
Brooklyn ferry-boats. Ehf replied
the man Of coal Is that anthracite or
bituminousg again inquired The seeker
Of knowledge, ina bland aud conciiatory
voice. Ef you mean that place where
/ m dumpin this here coal down, it's the
6re-room,' replied the son Of toll, with
a look Of pity at the questioner Tor his
ignorance. There were no more ques-
tions asked.
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Disaster ResnIting from the Love
of BuIlfrOgs.


On the evening Of the 25th Of March,
.he alarm drum was beaten at Ertnrt, in
North Germany; the tocsin soundeds
landwehrmen and regular troops rushed
10 their barracks, and the whole popula-
ton of the city was on the streets chasing
and beating every French prisoner whom
they met, and wounding some Of them
very severely.
The cause OF the disturbance was soon
discovered TO be ia the irrepressible love
of the French prisoners for frogs legs.
Seven Of them received permission to
hunt for bullfrogs, but they had 10 be
back in the prisoners camp at seven
o'clock in the evening. They returned
too late, and were punished by being
tied up for On hour in the same man
nor as is usual ia the American army.
Such punishment not being permitted in
the French army, the prisoners united
their comrades. The German gdafd,
consisting only Of forty men and ser
geant. tied them up again; but as they
we're aware Of the impossibility Of main
tanning themselves against eight thou
sand prisoners, the sergeant ordered
three cannon shots 10 be fired as a sig
nal of danger 1t was understood ut
once in the city, aud in less than an hour
the threatening rebellion, was subdued.
The French bnllfrog hunting in Ger
many came to an end, and the French
prisoners will be deprived Of that deli
cacy until they return TO their native
soil.
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Trust sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED 10 ME-
Is executed. and recorded in the Register
office Of Shelby county on Sd Of November.
1ss9 In book Is, page 14s, ETC.. will sell 70
the highest bidder, for cash, to carry cut me
resI estate conveyed to me therein. to-wit; A
certain tract or parcel Of land in shelby
county. Tennessee. in the Buntyn tract. on
Nemphis and Charleston railroad, near Bun
tyn station; beginning at the point OF north,,
west intersection Of doodwyn and midland
avenues: thence north, with west boundary
of(ioodwyn avenue. eleven chains and ninety,
four links; thence west eight chains arc
twenty links; thence south eleven chains anu
ninety-four links; thence east eight chains
md twenty links; containing l9-lOO acres
more OF less. Sale on
Monday, 22d of Way,
At the Real Estate Exchange Of Royster,
Trezevant 4 Co.. northeast corner Of Main
and Jefferson streets, Memphis, between 10
sieIock a. m. and 2 o'clock p m. Title believed
10 be perfect. but | sell and convey only as
Trustee.
RoYsrKn, TREzEvaNT 4 CO.. AuctiOneers.
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member Of the Reichstag, in order to
represent the Polish nationality. /, too,
know something of the reasons why you
have been elected On former occa-
sion / explained them to you, and / can
give you some details on the subject.
You we're elected to support the inter
ests of the Catholic Church, and if you
do so whenever those interests are dis
cussed you will have fulfilled your duty
to your constituents. For that purpose
you we're honestly elected, and you have
a full right to act in accordance with
those views, but you have not mandate
to represent in this place the Polish
people or the Polish nationality. No
human being has commissioned you 20
do so, the people in the Grand Duchy of
Posen and in West Prussia least of all.
They do not share the fiction you hold,
that the Polish rule would have been a
good or not bad thing" to use the
expression of the gentleman who has
just spoken. With all impartiality, and
with every desire to be just, | can assure
you that it was very bad thing indeed,
and that therefore it will never be re-
stored" [Cheers.]
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LARGE NUMBER OF LOTS,
LAUDERDALEA AND ORLEANS

sens l.
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Maue,,ester Items.

The CoURT-HoUsE D.-The
court.hoIlse has been formally received by
the building committee, Is q very beautiful
structure, and decided ornament TO the
town. The August term OF the county
Court will be held in this building. Sapt.
| Lipscombe VIII take pleasure in showing
visitors through il. The work reflects great
credit ,lpon the contractor, rs weu as lnosc
who undertook its construction. sa~ 81
OaprNArloN I'VE have been requested
to- call special attention to the lact that the
Rev. George L. HOLIDAY will be ordainea
pastor OF Salem Church ON next saobas1'
The Rev. DIR. j :. l.. NJ. Curry Will preach
the ordination, sermon, and a. nuMber .oi
other Distinguished ,divines are expected s9
attend. There will be; o. Sabbath-senooI
meeting In: the afternoon; addresses, sing
ing, DC. PreparatiUnsiwtH belmade 70 en-
tertainHa number of visitors. i Salem ls In
the immediate vicinity oil the,old CheSter-
Held Courthouse. si:s ca tg..fc, a.ii 1.,es! -
sUPERyIsoRs' MEETING. The regular
monthly meeting, or the Board Of Super:
yisors has been held at ChesterAS. Brooks
Esq, President. Nothing Of public impor
tanee was done, however, beyond ordering
the payment q Q number or county Claims q
P4YING THErSTagErs. >-Tha Trustees,
congregations worshipping at the; Baptist,
Episcopal, and Presby terrain Churches, ana
agreed to pave the streets leadingf Hall
to their several places OF. Worship. MIR. An
drew Harrison, the contractor, iss now;en'
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THE New PARTY MISUNDERSTANDING in
East Bdltimore.-A meeting, composed oi
about one hundred and fifty persons, assem-
bled at Eastern Hall, corner Of Broadway
and Bauk street, last evening, in the inter
est OF the so-caled new party movement.
Mr. VIM. p. Epsy was called to the chair,
and James Manly. Jr., appointed secretary.
NJ. edward Gnlington, chairman OF the
Committee on Resolutions, appointed at q
meeting held on the 18Th inst, reported a
series Of fresoluLiOns, which were adopted, to
the effect that they feel aggrieved at the late
proceedings of what they term the "Papal
Catholic party" and are in duty bound to
crush that party and Church; and as band
of brothers they, will unite to defend the
rights Of all citizens against the usurpations
of the Church which tries to destroy the
liberties of its people, and that they will
not nominate or support any man for office
that is Roman Catholic. :. I':s
The following were appointed delegates
to the 9Th of August convention ther pro-
pose to have-viz: Edward Gilligan, BAN
drews, and John Seegelfoos, of the 1st
ward, and James Manly, Jr., G. w. Robin
son, and II. Hetz, of the second ward.
The following were appointed Finance
Committee: Geo. Schaeffer, j. Carroll, VIM.
Mahary, A. j. Crockett, and r. Hamilton.
On motion, the following committee to
procure speakers for the next meeting was
appointed: John II. Hand, Nicholas Miller,
and Thomas Elliott. - -.#s:t ~.> Z ...Er
The proceedings held at China Hall Tues
day evening were read amid applause. Ibe
speech of Stephen j. Meany. at Breyoort
Hall, n. Y, was also read. ...
On motion of 3. Andrews, q resolution
of thanks to Governor Hoffman for bis ac-
ton in protecting the rights and privi-
when the meeting Observation-Disclosures
San, 18th. 10 '..' ".,@ '---.- ..s.-- q. -"
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NO...24i.

yarea Gta5 Mags,so Or =, ,RlIs.AnDs IAsr
ma,cf- game of billiards. &c Of w1ilSnss1..-!rkt 1iS
anu seventy points, between HI ESns y, nunired
1na M. Jhmes Marvin, as annoInnndI Bryan
D'SpatGh OF yesterday, came off taa, IN the
~ a tne billiard Temple, corner Of iii 11tb bnlgh,
wan streets.. Every arrangement fn.. ant tas
comfort OF the spectators, as well "a snr tht 70
players. had been previously made in hv ~ IN
proprletors (Messrs. Redford & IyesI sr' '
iong before the appointed hour there wa an,
Ta1y T1Sareeiy standing room anywhere in th,
temple. s- .t.- gsss... 80
Inc game was commenced at S:45. an,
lasted seventy.five miDutes. There wer,
sn.Lty runs made-Mr. Marvin, on the sew
@ entn:, making twenty-six points, which
was tne largest number during the game
ana ano al It's close stood as follows: Marvin
l69; Bryan, III. -" :" 80. - ''D -
Mf. Bryanis wel-known here. and ia va,
tI tIe champion billiard player Of Virginia
ne mas been residing in New York fnr The
pasl ieW years, and is now on q visit to hi;
MI. Marvin formerly had charge .of tbe
Sp,0tsWood rooms, and Is consdered y fine
ollliardist. The playing was not so GOOD as o.
usual from these gentlemen, but was deenIx "
interesting to the numerous spectators. II
was played on Phelan & Coilnnder caron
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POLICE COURT, THURsDAy-.rys,,co =
j. While presiding.-The following cases
were dispose of: '''' t'''S
Tela Barbee (colored). charged with as
saultlng and abusing Virginia. johnson
Fined 81. '-''' VA
K. A. Branton, charged with unlawful,
assaultin@ and striking VIM. A. Lam pkin
and being vagraut- without any yisibI,
means of support. Security reu,iIired to,
his good behavior in the sum of SlOO for sis
months. s..- s.s. ,s.5. ~ d; -
William Bryant. charged with threaten.
Ing the life of Emma Bohannon. Securit,
required in the sum of 500 for three
months. '..'-..i -.
Emma Wilson and Ella Carter (colored)
charged with using abusive Ian grlage tt
and throwing stones at Tobias PcarsalI
Fined 81 each. .+". '.. r.
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The MAN THAT WASN'T "BoTTLE1
CP."-An incident of the Burbridce raC
on the Saltworks during the fill Of 1864 ha:
just come to hand that will bear telling. 4
member Of the "ncW ISSUE" whose briyeI
was scarcely equal to his interest for per
sonal safety while in a line of battle, speG
large, hollow log lying on the summit o.
the rugged cedar ridge near the then resi-
dence of Governor" Sanders. Watch
ing for favorable opportunity, he sue
ceeded in crawling into the hollow OF
this log unobserved. 1t Was then late
in the evening, and our troops soon tel
back short distance toward the salt
works. Some of the boys (unconsciou.
ed), before leaving gave the aforesaid log .
turn down the hill, and it only stopped
when it reached the base. When the van
guard of the raiders reached that point,
they built fires, and made-believe they in,
tended occupying the position all night
a huge fire was built against our log,
which soon made such headway that pool
Conted's quarters became very uncolnfort-
able. he was painfully conscious that ne
had to leave his hiding-place, and felt but
little consolation in esca ping roasting alive.
to be made target for negro sol
diers to practice at by tirc-lisnt. So,
putting on as bold front as the nature
Of the case and his eb5ing courage would
admit, he bounded forth, yelling ''D-n
you, do you mean to roast man TO deaLh
Oh, Lordy-." CONSERVATION seized upon
that squad of loyulists, and they scattered
simultaneously nor did they stand on the
order Of going. eur hero caught the III
fection, and he, too, went;" and he now
AYERS that his 'strategetic movements - SO
demoralized the Yankee command that
Burbridge was compelled to retreat with
out etfecting his designs on the Saltworks'
The principal in the above transaction Is
now living in the neighborhood Of the
Saltworks, and, we believe, is unselt-l
enough TO share honors With the troops
who aided him in successfully repeling the
Ihez vatdal horde that sought to- raze
works to the ground.--Southern Patriot
Marion, .SDaytit county, 4 ...'.r.. ..f>-
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gagged In paving ,11 1tb street tom rtd / Hun to

gagged in paving J 1tb street from Hull TO
iB5aatntsrtdge, pre- parltory to The I1eenae OF
the M sddle District Baptistp Association,
which occurs early In August. The other
s'reets eaA wilibe paved as SOON as possible, !,
LIE PREsRYTERtINC CHUaon a&,TMs build4
S ,,t5rS ~ rapidly apBfoach hing compilation, snd
| com,ns s ready for occupancy during the.
| ed To- month. The Sabbath school attach
mir -m;c M tats Church will have their annual
Edav5 f2,s 20 NJ. aPerkins's on neN Wednes-
an !s,,, n,,s y. Lyth cow has been elected
| VIM. p Pnshs Pens 81 Tue Sabbath sshooI, Siee
afio.hIcs.-Stuart Lodge 7 a o,2fr !.
tseIeDrate their anniyersary al r.ast ,1,,i,
tAugust a., Efforts, win be mado ~ LaI,.. nar.
sae presence of Grand Sire Stuart and ots,a, HSs1
,eauing Voa "a u fteHows. a fine time In ex.
The Conservatives of Bermuda towpsh,,n, hin.
siSs paroecue and stew on Saturday next
% Enen Church. The campaign viii be
opsneq tpen and there. Most Of the can.
oioates are expected to be present. ,, Ir@
PoIfT1cAL.-Chesterfeid county "a tho,
urst IN the neld with her ticket. Messrs.
AmDers, woodbridge, and Cogbill are well
KNOWN Clarence n. Flournoy, Of, MidIo.
THAN, the candidate for sheriff, Is young
ihhh, Sut uoS uaU mucn experience aS a
deputy and as commissioner or the revenue.
and VIII make most excellent officer. -
The; next meeting of the Central Com.
mlttee takes place at the old courthouse,
Daie township, August 18th, when the
business OF the fail campaign will be map
ped OUT. '*r- s'.-t, =
The Radicals are busy holding midnight
caucusses, and will make desperate effort
tn secure the county offices this fall. Let
them pc met by the Conservatives with the
determination to conquer.
1MPoRTANT NoTIcE.-The Assessors
books OF: the town can be found at the Audi
tors office until August 4th. Taxpayers
and others interested can there have an op-
portunity OF finding out if they have been
properly assessed. >" .,.
iHE WATER SUPPLY.-After a long time
and mucn labor, the Water COMMITTEES
nave succeeded In procuring good ann
ply OF water. We trust that this NAV con-
| tlnue. A slight fire at Mrs. Patterson's
was promptly put out the other night.
l1ad thlS occurred some weeks since much
valuable property might have been de-
strOyed. to-
ALL AT WoHK.-We are pleased to state
that ali along the water-line, the railroad
shops, and on Belle Island, every one is at
work, making tul1 time--a very pleasant
state OF affairs for the operatives.
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r. II. WHITAKER,
A. =. ABELL, Conn.,"
q. w. DAME,

A resolution was offered and adopted ap-
pointing Rev. E. II. Whitaker to prepare
The necessary constitution, bylaws, char
ters, &c. -r.s-
On motion Raleigh was selected as the
next place for meeting Of the Supreme
Council. .--.. 49,. ..,s..
Representative Whitaker offered an
amendment to the. constitution, article lO,
section 7. subordinate Councils, that eX-
peled members wnen relnstated may be
only obligated.
Tine Finanee Committee offered their re-
oort, which was adopted. This PROVIDES
that the secretary shall be authorized TO
furnish Councils with slips OF amendments
to Constitution.
The subject of printing journal and new
constitution to subordinate Council was re-
terred to the secretary. .-'-...-
The secretary was ordered TO lllrnlsn Is
soon as possible the amendment to constl-
tutions 10 the editor OF the Friend OF Iena-
perance, for publication. ;g.a ~ : p.
| On motion, the Supreme Council tnen
went into an election fsetlcers, Tor the
next two years, which resulted in the
selection Of the following: A. Pope Abel,
of Charlottesville, Va, president Rev. Il
!, Fl. Whitaker, OF Raleigh, n. c., associate
Rev. j. Powell Garland, of Richmond. Va.
chaplain ; Rev.W. B. Weitons,sof Suffolk,
Va, secretary 7. n. Ramsey, of Raleigh
y. e.. treasurer, Rev. w. W. Green, q
Spotsy Va, conductor; Wm. Hal
Grew, of Richmond, Va, sentinel, j,
Leaves of absence for the remainder o.
The session was, granted to Representatives
Ramsey, of North Carolina, and Dame, o
Danyile. ,e ..
Council then adjourned until 10 O'Clock
this morning. 5-.5 - -'z.'' 2
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We really feel sorry for those who 20 to LEVY
hEoTltERs and d,n't buy, for the only thing
which could Cause sach aa unpreced sntcd occur
renee W uld bc a lack finds; 5nd Just imagine
oIe'G feelings upon steing Dry Goods at such ex-
trz0r1narv low prices rs arc offered q, LEVY
BRoTuERs' In. their grand c!osiag-out sale, snd
yet not u have the mcans to invest.
'T!s very peasant to buy aad feel satisfied that
you are getting the H. value OF your money, and
sti more pleasant 10 be ate 70 take a-v.ntlge OF
an extra bargJ In when isls Offered.
Messr:. LEVY Bro IuEKs stock Is 50 large tha,
every one can see how II Is themoelves.
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REMOVAL OF ELDERS PORTRAIT OF GEN
LEE,-The fine Oil painting of Gen. Lee,
which was purchased under a joint resolu-
ton of the General Assembly ut their last
session. has been removed from the wall oil
tie Senate Chamber and placed in the State
Library. This was done by order of the
Governor, and under the upetintendency
of Mr.. Elder. .'... .-.' ..