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a3itllmond 1ispatrlt.
= OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Is. 1876.
PETERSBURG.

>,,, AZ TuE JEWISH FAIR--HANDS0aE SUM
' ~, ,,,zyp-1NT,MlnATyoN OF NEGROES In
ur cor-STIES--THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION
sv>rnSCEs TO TIRE CHAIN-GASG--CoTToN
M TOBACCO RECEIPTS, &C.
.l,,~rcS,onaence Of the Richmond Wspatch.l
NOVEMBER "a, 1876.
Tho Jewish fair, which has been in pro-
-,nss at Library Hall for nearly two weeks,
ssiascd last night. A great many useful and
,.aInshlc articles were disposed OF by sale
I'D rattle. and 4 sum aggregating between
- zoo and $1,000 was realized. This money
n;n hc donated to the payment OF the debt
-, tho new synagogue, which is in the
n.,"';rhhorhood Of $4,000. The entire debt
MI gradually be paid off this winter.
II * learned from prominent citizen OF
,rncnburr that many Of the negroes in that
anmnty had declared their intention to vote
tho Dcnocratc ticket at the late election,
Snt on bearing OF the arrival OF Federal sol
,,;crs in this CITY they were persuaded into
,bc belief that II they voted for Tiiden and
hinton their right OF suffrage would be
aiken from them. This belief prevailed not
nnly in Lunenburg but in other counties OF
the district. and under such intimidation
they were induced to vote the Radical tick
rt. II is surprising that the negroes could
bn % crcdulou> rs to believe such things,
hat il j nevertheless true.
The average enrolment ut our public
schools this week was LII; average at
tendance. Liza.
The members OF the British Association
here are much delighted at the intelligence
TINT sir Edward Thornton, the British min
i>tcr At Washington, has promised to attend
their celebration OF the Queens birthday III
this city next May. 1t is also understood
that large delegations from Canada and the
northern States will attend the celebration,
which will De gotten up on a scale OF mag
uiticcncc heretofore unknown.
Last night, after Mr.. James Hannahan had
closed his store, "A negro was found con-
ccaled behind some boxes. His Intention,
Of course. was to commit robbery after the
store had been vacated. He was arrested,
and this morning was sentenced to ninety
DAYS service in the chain-gang. Mr.. Hanna
hans store was recently robbed OF con-
siderable amount OF money by some one
who had concealed himself on the premises.
The cotton and tobacco receipts were
again large to-day. Though the sales ut the
warehouses are generally small on Friday,
several hundred parcels-some left over
from yeStcrday-were sold.
FRANK Smith, French tramp who ar
rived in town day or two ago and COM
planned OF being half starved, was last night
found drunk on the street, and to-day was
sentenced to 4 short term in the chain-Sang.
The number Of inmates in the almshousc
;or The month ending to-day is G3-3l whites
and - coored. Expenses for the month,
ssh. Proceeds from the farm, Sill.
ROBIN ADAIE.
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FLORIDA.

HOW THE CONTEST Is PR0HREss1E G--a DEcI-
n SION FR0A THE COURT ExPECTED TO-DAY
THE CANVASS OF RETURNS WILL PROBABLY
s LAST UNTIL THE P1rTH or DEcEABRR. II.
TALLAHASSEE, November q. The argu-
nent in ttie Injunction and nadadd nsas easss
were continued to-day before Judge wv bite.
MIR. Sellers and Judge III die, OF Philadel-
phia, In speeches, and Governor Brown, OF
Georgia, by written arg uhent, appeared for
the Democrats General Barlow and Judge
Emmons for the Republic leans.
The court adjourned VIII bout rendering
% decision. Tt will Pre- baby decide to-
night or certainly to-fnofroM
s. There il no change In the situation.
There are three counties yet t6 hear from,
and it, will be Monday before the.retnrns
are oil In; possibly later. The result from
the face OF the, returns will be very close.
Is is probable, unless the cases now pend.
ing should go to the Supreme Court, that
the canvass will begin on Monday or Tues
day. Ian appeal is made before Thurs
day the. canvass will probably run eup to
the 9Th OF. December, no matter when it Is
,S.2fss5 =. MISSOURI. a ..,.ji:fst ss.59
q ST. Ions, November Judge Lindley,
after hearing argument,G has: decided to take
evidence to-day as to whether the figures i'm
the returns had been altered in the MetcaH
and Frost congressional, election. 1frs
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IMPORTANT. LAW-SUIT.-ln the supreme
Court Of Appeals, yesterday, the argument
in the case OF DR.. o. Fairfax u.s., the City
Council OF Alexandria was begun, on the
part Of the city, by Charles L. Stuart, OF
counsel for the city, who replied to John
Johns, counsel for Fairfax, and who was
followed by &. w. Wattles, for Fairfax. At
the close OF Mr.. Wattles's argument the
cause was submitted to the Court. This is
one OF the suits arising under the enforce
ment OF the contiscatlon laws by Under
woods court. The property, eighty-seYen
shares Of stock, having been seized and SOLD,
Fairfax now sues the city to recover the value
Overwhelmingly, So, 700, with interest from
1866. The city makes the defence that the
confiscation proceedings were regular, and
dlyested Fairfax of ali his title to the stock,
and in this defence it was sustained by the
decision OF Judge Keith. of the Circuit
Court, and thereupon Fairfax appealed.
The Court OF Appeals will probably render
lis decision soon, certainly during this term
Of the Court.-Ate1andria Gazette, 18th.
For the Dlspateh.l
The appellant in this case claims that be
does not sue for sshares" of stock and
" dividends" but for $500 due on bonds
Of Alexandria and the accrued interest.
The record in aUnderwood's court simply
pretends to libel and eontiscate eighty-seven
"shares OF stock" The appellant never
owned "eighty-seyen shares OF stock" and
claims the decree did not condemn and con-
tscate city bonds Of various sizes to the
amount OF $500, with interest theron, and
that the attempt to confiscate his bonds or
the debt having been Intellectual he is emit
tied to sue the city on its sealed obligation
that shares OF stock " represent no IN
deJtedneSs, but merely a division or COM
munity Of interest among the stockholders
and that there is nothing in UnderWoodS
record to show that the United States seized
$500 OF anything.
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NERVE OLA N ogTHrIELD RoBBER. Chad.
well, one Of the men killed while attempt-
Ing TO rob the Mortified fMinn. Bank, is
undoubtedly the same man who worked In
the tin and lead-mines near this place two
years ago. HIS was regarded here as a des-
perate character. To illustrate his reckless
ness and daring It is related thatro one &c.
casion he, in company with another. miner,
went on spree, and while standing around
a fire ChadwelPs partner picked up key of
blasting powder and deliberately threw it on
the fire. ChadweH very coolly snatched the
key Of powder from the flames and threw
it in q ditch. This circumstance is well
known to our citizens California (Ao.)
Democrat. =
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UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.
- ~, BOSTON, November IL, 1876.

II. X. STEVENS, ESQ:
Dear Sir,-During the past five years have had
ample opportunity to judge of the merit of VEGE-
TINE. My wife has used it for complaints attending
lady of delicate health with more beneficial results
than anything else which she ever tried. have
given 1t to my children under almost every circum-
stance attending large family, and always with
marked benefit. have taken It myself with such
great benefit that cannot find words to express my
unqualified appreciation Of its goodness. r
While performing my duties as police officer In
this city it has been my lot to fall in with great
deal of sickness 1 unhesitatinely recommend VEG
TINE, nntLI never knew OF case where 1t did not
prove all that was claimed for it. Particularly tn
cases Of debilitated or Impoverished state ofthe
blood Its effects are really wonderful; and for all
complaints arising from an impure state OF the
blood It appears to work like a charm, and do not
believe there are any circumstances under which
VEGETISE can be used with Injurious results, andts
will always afford pleasure to give any further
information as to what know about VEGETIFE L
~ So" WILLIAM B. HILL, Police Station d:
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FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
E.u FRIDAY. November "a, 1876

AmericGa Gotd.--109 bid. f.,..f.baa.,
Stnte Observation-Disclosures cons0s, 6Gk bid;
Virginia consos, new, 81 bid; Virginia deferred, 81
bid 81 asked Virginia tax-receiyable coupons S5A
City Securities.-Richmond city SIS, SO BID; 99a
asked; Lynchburg city Ss, LOG bid; FREDERICKSBURG
city rs, 95 asked; Manchester IS, 81 asked.
gage preferred IS, j.. aud J.,f75 bids southsiqe
Railroad third mortgage preferred 6's ). ana e.;
as bid: Orange and Alexandria Railroad third
mortgage S's M. and N, 65 asked; Richmond and
Danvilie Railroad consolidated e's, n. and n, SO
bid 70 asked; Atlanta and Richmond AIRLINE
Ra froad first mortgage 8's j. and j., 81 asked
{ RoitYoad StocRs-Richmond and Danviile Rail-
road. II 90 par, 5 bid, g. asked. .o1: ~ icl;as
! Bank Stocks. Citizens Savings, 20 par, 20 BID
TInsarGnce Companiss!l Virginia Fire and Ma.
rtne IS par, 29,S bid; Virginia State, ~ par, ~
City 100 65 asked: Old Dominion, 100 par. Do BID,
TAX asked; Commercial Fire Insurance Company,
% par, 19 bid, 90 asked. " - ~, =, ,3 .1 .tsz
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The North Carolina and Virginia
Christian Conference.

SALEM CHAPEL, FORSYTH COUNTY, n. c., }
November 20, 1876.
Editors Dispatch: The North Carolina
and Virginia Christian Conference convened
at this place last Friday. Rev. W. 5. Long
was chosen president and Rev. D. A. Long
secretary. About sixty ministers and dele
-ates were present at the organization.
The reports Of standing committees were
earnestly discussed, and much new business
brought before Conference: everything
has passed off smoothly thus far. ..t..
The next annual session will. be held ut
Pleasant Grove. Halifax county, Va.
Fraternal messengers have been appoint
cd to five or six Conferences in this and
other States. .s....--f
Deep sympathy has been expressed for
Rev. ". b. Wellons, d d., president OF the
Christian Convention, who is now quite
sick at his home iu Suffolk, va. Il.
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The KENTUCKY ELEcToRs.-L Louisville,
November 3d. Concerning press dispatch
from Cincinnati in regard to the reported
failure Of both Republicans and Democrats
in Newport and CoYington to vote for elect
ors, prominent men here say that as the
Vote for President in Kentucky Is UiUd voce,
The names OF all electors being printed on
poll-books, it has been the custom OF the
voter to say g vote for Tilden and Hen.
dricks," or /" Hayes and Wheeler, !" as the
case may be, and in the. voters presence.
The clerks tally one vote for each OF the
electors Of the ticket voted. The so.called
irregularity is considered here US Of no con-
sequence whatever.
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A CURIous WAY OUT. or IT. --Ne,o York,
November 2S.-The independent Republi-
can Central Committee met last night at
Science Hall--Dr. w. III. Thorn in the chair.
Resolutions were adopted suggesting that
Governors, Lieutenant Governors, and Sec
retaries OF State Of every State, shall ap-
point committee Of disinterested persons
who have been citizens for fifty years, OF
the same number Of persons as each State
sends to Congress, who shall meet in their
respective States and declare by ballot their
opinion as to which Of the two presidential
candidates have been elected.
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TIE OREGON ELECTORAL DIFF1cuLTY:-
San francisco, CAL. November %. -Sena-
tor Kelly. OF Oregon, left here Tuesday,
ostensibly for Washington It now APP
pears he left the train at Sacramento and
took rail and stage Tor Oregon. It is re-
ported he returned ON summons by tele.
graph to assist in obtaining % injunction
from the court restraining the State Board
OF Canyassers from issuing certificate Of
election to Postmaster Watts, elector on the
Republican ticket. The Republicans here
sent United States District-Attorney Cogh-
tend to the interests of their party The
Oregon Board meets Monday next to can
VaSs the returns. 49,. 80,
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TlELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

ARRIVAL OF HON., A. II. STEPHENS IN
OTHER CAPITAL NOTES
TWEED NOT IN GOOD
SIX INDICTMENTS HANGING OVER THE
BOsS'S HEAD-CAsUALTlEs-A CONsULTA-
TIoN BETWEEN GOVERNORS TlLDEN AND
HENDRICKS, &C. &C. 49,, -'.r--s--.z
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The pest-ofice at New Church, Accomaes
county, Va, is discontinued for want Of q
the papers go to Wagranl.it me
post-ofiice at Macon. PoWhatan county, a.,
is discontinued; the papers 90 TO row. ".
hatan.
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CANNOT BE ExCELLED.

Fl. r. STEVENS ~ sz s.. .g.i,sfi .s III
Dear Sir,-This isto certify that have used your
I. Blood Preparatory in my family for several
years. and think that for scrofnla OF Cankerous
Humors, or Rheumatic affections, # cannot be ex-
celled and us blood-purifer and spring medicine
1t is the best thing have ever used and have used
almost cverythin I can cheerfnlly recommend IL
to any one In need Of such medicine. )
Yours respectfully,
ss MRS. "a. A. DiNsMoRE. 10 Russell street.
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TWEED'S CONDITION.

New YORK, November pa gentleman
who saw Tweed says he is not in good
health. He has lost twenty pounds in flesh.
He has lost his old warlike and defiant look,
and seems nervous and apprehensive., One
would hardly recognize the unfortunate
gentleman. =
Lawyers say regarding Tweeds situation
that he would be obliged in order to obtain
his liberty to furnish bail in S3,000,000. He
could then be Immediately rearrested and
required to give bail in S7,080,000 with
sureties justifying in S14,O00,000 in conse-
quence of the Judgment obtained against
him in the civil suit. He could also be held
in 81 100000 bail in another suit. The APP
peal from the Judgment in the eiyilsuit is
now pending in the courts. There are now
twenty-slX indictments hanging over
Tweed, including three of forgery and sew
eral others for procuring forgery.
GOVERNOR HENDRICKS IN. CONSULTATION WITH
.s-a, : GOVERNOR TILDEN.
NEW YORK, November 24.-The E0entnJ
Nelcs reports that Governor Hendricks is
here, and that he had tWo-hours' inter-
view with Governor Tilden to-day. at which
| Congressman. HeWettwas present. :
ISrE-. ELECTION SUPERVISOR DROWNED.
NEW ! DIRK, november t24.--A Times us
patch says DR.. Glover, the. supervisor o
election at Swan Quarter, Hyde county, n
c., has been found drowned. 81.
| A DEAD MANS ESTATE aULCTED FOR BREAcI
18th OF PROMISE. !.
C1Ne1NNAy, November 24.-The estate o
Enoch Hayes, who died since the trial, ma
been mulcted in the sum OF $4,000 fol
breach OF promise in favor of Miss Eliza
/ beth West. Nis*5, e&
IMPORTATION OF SPECIE.
NEW YORK, November 24.-The steamer
Neckar brought S750,000 in gold and 1925,
900 in silver coin. The total receipts FOL
the week were $2,375,000.
THE SOUTHERN SITUATION IN CABINET.
WASHINGTON. November 24.-The Cabi
net to-day discussed the southern situation
but took no action,
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a SOURCE or GREAT ANXIET

& "A SOURCE OF GREAT ANXIETY.
= nay daughter has received great benefit from the
use of yEGETME. her declining health was q
source Of great anxiety all her friends. few bot
ties OF the YEGETINE restored her health, strength
and appetite N. n TILDEN,
s Insurance and Real Estate Agent,
"a Il No.,4S Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
J: june s., 1872. sf.s 1t1Es
yEGETINEtis SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Il oc 7-S&W2t
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WASHINGTON ITEMS.

WASHINGTON, November a. Chiei-Jus-
tice Waite visited the President to-day.
Mr.. A. Fl. Stephens has arrived here. He
uses crutch on account of rheumatism.
He has gained ten pounds in flesh.
Avery, pardoned for whiskey frauds,
makes a statement in which the following
appears as IN endorsement on q letter from
Mcdonald to Avery, which the latter says
he sent to the President for advice "Joyce
and Mcdonald are reliable and trustworthy.
Let them have the information they want.
I'll lIrant ~ 49,. ~ 90 u. ----.N- -.
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KILLED ON A RAILROAD TRAIN.

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
PORTSMOUTH, Va, NoYember pa ne
gro brakeman. on the seaboard railroad,
named JEFF. Daniel, was accidentally killed
on a freight train, near Branchyille, last
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The State Board to be Imprisoned To-
Day # they Don't Revocate.
WHAT MR. HEWITT sAYs.ro't HAMPTON.
"The Prudence, theI Forbearance, and
the Self Control Of Your People
Under Most Exasperating IS;
! r.. i. 4" Proyocatlons IS Be- -.
,'-'' You'd All Praise "s ~
LOUISIANA AND FLORIDA.
"A DETERMINED COURT,

In the Former the Returning Board
I Continues its Arbitrary Acts, while
in the Latter it viii Probably be
the Fifth Of December Be-.
.."s fore the Result is @ ~.
.-.a II I,!Ii Known, nitric
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COMMERCIAL.
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.
s'e!.'o RICHMOND, November 24s1s76.
,~2r -. OFFERINGS.
rpr,,, n !. mn ~ A m bnshala Pad I AA6 hfSh.

-" ~ s'-Eti srfOttEElSGS. .i8se
WHEAT White, 400 bushels. Red, l,446 BUSH
: CORN White, 37s bushels.
OATs.-I54 bushes, ,-s,.es
RYE.-10 bushels = = - s'ss1f:
FLAXsEED.-4 bushels. H. a
r t-i,@a - 80. SALES. &{.
WHEAT-White, 80 bushels very good, ut 81 .38 I;
SO bushels fair at $3.50; bushels fair Of $1.29;
20 bushels at SI.35; 40 bushels at Sl.33-total,
262 bushels. Red, SO bushels at 90e. 81 bushels
terms; rs bushels common at $1.20; 40 bushels
good at 81 .32; 240 bushels very good at %
bushels fair ct .2s 20 bushels very good OF Si,32
l62 bushels common on private terms; Los bushels
at Sl.35; 12 bushels prime at Sl.40; 30 bushels &C
Sl25-total. l,1e4 bushels. tfpts3. 81
CORN White, ] "a bushels very good new a. 62c.
OATs.-94 bushels very good spring az 39c.; "
bushels very good spring at 40c.total, 166 bushels
RYE--1G bushels prime ut Soc gtssi
z RE-EXHIBrTED. IS
wHEAT-Red, 90 bushels, 4: e IS, ~ ff. ~,
RYE.-10 bushels.
+l8>EssEy Floursf rs
Fine, S3.50@$3.7 20: superfnes s5; extra supSsr-
fine S5.95 fcomuion family, S1.5 o fancy family
S7@$7.50. Market dull. at9s.4 a tt.st
80 u. ia = y " y ~
RICHMOND TOBACCO EXCHANGE
Il RIcHHosp, November "a 1915. I
The breaks to-day comprised 10s hossheads, ~
tierces, and boxes. The offerings as auction on
Change were "a packages; OF which number ~
were taken n, and the remainder cold at prices
ranging from $6 to $3.50. 5s.s 60. : s
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A RULE AWARDED AGAINST EACH MEMBER OF
THE BOARD OF STATE CANF4ssERs AND THE
! BOARDS COUNSEL TO SHOW CAUSE WHY AN
ATTACHMENT SHOULD NOT BE ISSUED FOR
I. CONTEMPT. Nj -. = 81. ~ y..,.l
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ssgsEyf lonfsS ~:
Fine, S3.5O@$3.75: superfne, 30 extra super
fine x5.95; common family, S1.5G fancy family
$7@$7.50. Market duh. 1ft45 n htGs.a p ~
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De COLuplcJtu ny .tAC ocH VI DoSSAAoS.f
rGovernor Wells is o member OF the Board,
but he is no Governor.
During tbe progress. OF the canvass the
members of the political committees occa-
sionally ask questions. g.t
A RADICAL TRICK TO COUNT IN FIVE REPUBLI-
CAN ELECTORS WHO WERE OMITTED FROM
THE TlCKET-AN INTERESTING DIALOGUE.
New ORLEANS, November 24.-The Board
and committees met to-day. Wells stated
he had received communication from the
supervisor at Natchitoches stating that the
names Of no electors were omitted on the
tickets. but that he had thought 1t was only
necessary to count the electors-at-large and
the .elector for the Fourth district.
Colonel Zacharie asked whether the re
turns could be- contradicted by outside tes-
Governor VI ellis answered that it was not
| testimony, but the commissioners OF cleo
Colonel Zacharie asked whether the state
| ment was in therreturn when opened.
Governor Wells "No." "a
Colonel Zacharie: g Can the counsel for
the Democrats have an opportunity TO con-
tradict the statement =
- Governor Wells: :. The statement can
only be contradicted by the ballots then lt
| seIyes,1 80 - 81 fstf.Ss :
Colonel zacharie e VIII. the ballots be
&c Governor Wells: {. They will be tele-
oranhed for, but we will not delay the con-
isideratiou OF the case when It comes p.s,5
a "a formal application for the abundance
Of newspaper correspo ndents was req USED.
The Board lis still undetermined regard
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,THOMAS DE OCJSCEY

His voice was extraordinary - 1t
came as II from dream-land; but it
was the most musical and impressive
OF voices. In convivial life what then
seemed to me the most remarkable
trait, Of De Quincey's character was
the power he possessed OF easily
changing 1.-The tone Of ordinary thought
nnd,, conversation into thatof his own
drepm-land. till his auditors, with Won
DOR, found themselves moving pleas
antly along with him in q sphere OF
which they might have heard and
road, perhaps, but which had ever APP
peaiod to them inaccessible aid far.
far away. Seeing that he was always
good .natured and social, he would
t.ke part, at commencement, in any
sort OF tattle or twaddle. The talk
might be OF ''bceves," and he could
grapplc with them if expected to do
SO; but his musical cadenccs were not
II. keeping with such work, and in @
few minutes (not without some strict
ly logical sequence) he could escape
at will from beeyes to butterflies, and
4hence to the souls Immortality, to
Plato, and Kant, and Schelling, and
Fichte, to Millions early years and
Shakespeare's sonnets, to Wordsworth
and Coleridge, to Homerand Eschylus,
to st. Thomas OF Aquin, st Basil, and
st. Chrysostom. But he by no means
excluded themes from real life, accord
ing to his. own views OF that life, but
would RECOUNT profound mysteries
from his own experienccs-visions that
had come oyer him in his ~loneliest
walks among the mountains, and pas.
sagcs within his own personal xnowl-
edge, illustrating, II not proving, the
doctrines Of dreams, Of warnings, OF
second sight, and mesmerism, And
whatsoever the subject might be, every
one Of his sentences Tor Ok his chap
tiers, l might say,) was woven into the
most perfect logical texture and ut
tered in o tone OF sustained melody
n.ic-a-B rdc Series.
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Escape Of Bclknap.

The late Secretary of War has
escaped the just punishment of
his crimes upon mere technical
grounds. Belknap having resigned
his office before the finding of the ar
ticles Of impeachment, the Senate de-
cided that it had jurisdiction by a
mere majority vote and as q two
thirds vote is necessary to convict, and
four Senators voted who were convin:
eel of his guilt, yet nevertheless vos
ted for his acquittal, on the ground OF
q WANT of jurisdiction, there was
wanting the necessary two-thirds.
This would seemtO he q strange con-
clusion. After the question of juris-
diction had been first acted upon and
apparently settled, it is made to enter
again into the question of guilt, with
which it would seem to have no con-
nection, and Belknap is acquitted on
the ground of o want of Jurisdiction
by a body which had already decided
that it had Jurisdiction. But though
the Secretary escapes deserved pun
ishment on the part of the Senate he
cannot avoid the just condemnation
Of the whole country which coNsigns
him to the approbrium and disgrace
Of those who abuse high official trust,
ami use the peoples money for cor-
rupt purposes. Such men merit the
fate OF the common elQp and sharing
the same guilt deserve the same fate.
The case OF Belknap is not without its
lessons.