THE COMMONWEALTH,ICTTlie subjoined letter from Millard Fillmore,

in reply to an invitation to be present at the re-

cent Uniou Meeting at tbe Academy of Music in

New York City, is worthy of consideration:

Letter from Fillmore.Buffalo, Dec. 1G, 1869.

Gentlemen: Your letter of the 13th, reachedme yesterday, inclosing a call for a public meeting in New York City, headed'The A'orli and the South Justice and

and inviting me to be present on tbe occasionAs no time is specified, I hastened to respond bysaying that the objects of the meetiug have mymost hearty approval, but I have long eiucewithdrawn Irom any participation in politics oeyond that of giving my vote for those whom Ideem the best and safest men to govern thecountry; and I have uniformly, since I was atthe head of the government, declined all invitations to attctid political meetings; yet, in view oftne present stormy aspect una tureaieinng leudency of public events, did 1 lei-- that my preaence at your meeting could, in the least, teiid toallay the growiD? jealousy between the Northanu tne south, 1 snouw, at some personal in-

convenience, acceot vour invitation, and cordially join you in admonishing tbe country, Northand South, to mutual forbearance toward eachother, and to cease crimination and recrimination on both sides, and endeavor to restore againthat fraternal feeling and confidence which havemade us a ereat and happy people.

But it seems to me that if my opinions are ofany importance to my countrymen, they nowhave ihem in a much more responsible and satisfactory form than 1 could give them by participating lu the proceedings ol any meetmg Mysentiments on this unfortunate question of slavery, and the constitutional rights of the Southin regard to it, have not changed since they weremade manifest to the whole country by tbe performance of a painful duty in approving and en- -

lorcing the fugitive slave Law. What theConstitution gives I would concede at every sacrifice. I would not seek to enjoy its benefitswithout sharing its burthens and its responsibil-ities. I know of no other rule of political rightor expediency. Those were my sentiments then

they are my sentiments now. 1 stand by theConstitution of my country at every hazard, andum prepared to maintain it at every sacrifice.

Here, I might stop; but since I have yieldedto the impulse to write, 1 will not hesitate toexpress, very briefly, my views on one or twoevents which have occurred since 1 retired fromoflice, and which, in all probability, have givenrise to vour meeting. This 1 can not do intelligibly,without a brief reference to some eventswhich occurred during my administration.

All must remember that in 1849 and 185U thecountry was severely agitated on this disturbingquestion of slavery. That contest grew out ofthe acquisition of new territory from Mexico,and a contest between the North and the Southas to whether Slavery should be tolerated in anypart of that Territory. Mixed up with this, wasa claim on the part of the slaveholdiug States,that the provision of the Constitution for therendition of fugitives from service should bemade available, as the law of 1793, ou that subject, which depended chiefly on State officersfor its execution, bad become inoperative, because State officers were not obliged to performthat duty.

After a severe struggle, which threatened theintegrity of the Union, Congress finally passedlaws settling these questions; and the Govern-ment and the people for a time seemed to acqui-esce in that compromise as a final settlement ofthis exciting question; and it is exceedingly tobe regretted that mistaken ambition or the hopeof promoting a party triumph should havetempted any one to raise this question again.Butinancvil hour this Pandora's box of Slavery was again opened by what I conceive to bean unjustifiable attempt to force slavery into Kansas by a repeal of the Missouri Compromise, andthe Hoods of evils now swelling and threateningto overthrow the Constitution, and sweep awaytbe foundation ol the Government itself, anddeluge this land with fraternal blood, may all betraced to this unfortunate act. Whatever mighthave been the motive, few acts have ver beenso barren of good, and so fruitful of evil.

The contest has exasperated the public mind,North and South, and engendered feelings ofdistrust, and, I may say, hate, that I fear it willlake years to wear away. The lamentable trag-edy at Harper's Ferry is clearly traceable to thisunfortunate controversy about Slavery in Kan-sas, and while the chief actor in this criminalinvasion has exhibited some traits of characterthat challenge our admiration, yet his fanaticalxeal seems to have blinded his moral perceptions,and hurried him into an unlawful attack uponthe lives of a peaceful and unoffending commu-nity in a sister State, with the evident intentionof raising a servile insurrection, which no onecan contemplate without horror; and few, I be-

lieve very few, can be found, so indifferent to theconsequences of his acts, or so blinded by fanalical zeal, as not to believe that he justly suf-fered the penalty of the law which he hadviolated.

I can not but hope that the fate of John Brownand his associates, will deter all others fromany unlawful attempt to interfere in the domes-tic affairs of a sister State. But this tragedyhas now closed, and Virginia has vindicated thesupremacy of her laws, and shown that she isquite competent to manage her own affairs, andprotect her own rights. And thanks to an Over-

ruling Providence, this question about Slaveryin Kansas is now also settled, and settled infavor of freedom. The North has triumphed,and having triumphed, let her, by her magna-nimity andjgeuerosity to her Southern brethren,show that the contest on his part was one ofprinciple, and not of personal hatred, or the lowambition of a sectional triumph.

Finally, aif I had the power to speak, andthere were any disposed to listen to my coun-sel, I would say to my brethren of the South:Be not alarmed, for there are few, very few, attbe North who would justify in manner an at-

tack upon the institutions of the South whichare guarantied by the Consiitution. We are all

iu sentiment, but we know that wehave nothing to do with it in the several States,and we do not intend to interfere with it. AndI would say to my brethren of the North, respect the rights of the South; assure them byvour acts that you regard them as friends andbrethren. And I would conjure all, in tbe nameof all that is sacred, to let this agitation ceasewith the causes which have produced it. Let har-mony be restored between the North and theSouth, and let every patriot rally around ournational Hag, and swear upon the altar of hiscountry to sustain and defend it.

I am, with great respect,Your obedient servant,

MILLARD FILLMORE.Messrs. Samuel L. M. Barlow, Wilson G. Hunt,

and James Brooks, Committee, &,c.

Heavy Sale. Tho large sale of negroes,stock, Sec, took placo at the residence of Jos.M. McElwain, deceased, in this county, on tho14th, 15th, and 16th of this month. Negro man24 years old brought $1750, negro man 28 yearsold $1666, a boy 15 years old $1650, woman andchild woman 23 years old and child months

brought $1592, negro girl 17 years old $1500,negro man 29 years old $1483, negro boy 16years old $1260, girl 11 years old $901, girl 4years old $662, girl 5 years old $535, boy 3 yearsold $471. These sales were made on a creditof 12 months, with interest from date. In ad-

dition to this, 40 mulo colts were sold at anaverage of $65 25 per head. Corn raised on thepremises and sold at the same time brought $4to 6 per bbl. all other property commanded pro-portional prices. Botdinggreen Gazette.

Tbe Persia brought the intelligence of thedeath of Mrs. Garrick.a wife of the nephew ofthe great actor. She died at Sunderland a shorttime since, after having been on the stage forsixty five years.-- She is the last of the nameconnected with the stag.

Lette from the Jlon. J. V. Stevenson.House or Representatives, i

Washington, City Dec. 12, 1859.Gentlemen: Your favor of the 8th inst., pro-

posing to me two interrogatories, requesting myopinion on the political topics embraced by them,reached me yesterday.

I have not been, and auj not, caudidate forthe Senate. Indeed, the election is over; yetI yield with pleasure a frank response to yourinquiries. A ready compliance in this respect isdue not less to you than the confiding and generous constituency whose representative I am, andwhose loyal orthodoxy, not less than my own,upon vital questions of present public interest,might be subjected to an uujust suspicion by mvsilence.

To your first question, I reply, that 1 cordially indorse and have always firmly defended,in its length and breadth, the Dred Scott decision.In my humble judgment, it is a faithful expo-sition of the Constitution, and a ready obedi-ence to its requisitions is demanded by thehighust patriotism iu every section of the con-federacy.

To your second inquiry, I reply, that I havalways maintained that our public domain wasthe common property of all the States thatthe States are sovereign and coequal, and assuch adopted the Federal Constitution; thatthe object of all constitutions is to protect, andnot to destroy lights of property an opinionwhich I maintained in the Kentucky Constitu-tional Convention, and which I still entertain.1 regard African slaves as occupying the slavaStates with other property, as being so recog-nized by the Federal Constitution, and equallyentitled with every other species of property toits protection I maintain that Congress holdsthe Territories ill trut for the enjoyment of thepeople of all the States who choose to emigratethereto, with all property owned by them. I utterly deny the authority of Congress aud a for-tiori that of its mere creature, a Territorial Leg-islature in any way, or by any mode of un-

friendly legislation, to limit or abridge the ten-ure of any species of property carried by theemigrant to auy territory belonging to the United States

I think all Congressional acts for the or-

ganization of future Territorial Governmentsshould contain a guarantee for the protection oflife, liberty, and property. As to existing Con'gressvnal organizations, I am of the opinion thatall settlers therein have now existing legal rem-edies lor tho protection of every species ofproperty. Should it hereafter be judicially as-

certained that the constitutional rights of pro-tection to any species of property in the territo-rial domain is ineffectual for want of adequatelegal remedies, or in consequence of the actionof the Territorial Legislatures, I should regardmyself, were I a member of either House ofCongress, as disloyal to my oath of office, wereI to .hesitate to use all lawful means for the passage of propur statutes to render elective everyconstitutional guarantee of protection to everyspecies of property in any aud every quarter ofthis Confederacy.

Until it is so judicially decided that our pi esent remedies are ineffectual, I am for keepingthe question of slavery out of Congress. 1 regard such a course as the surest means of pre-serving the Union. It has been the ark of ourpolitical salvation iu the past, and I am forclinging to and upholding it until the honor andrights of the slave holding States compel us toabandon it. May God grant that such an hourwill never dawn upon the Republic.

With highest respect.Your obedient servant,

J. W. STEVENSON.To Ben. P. Cissell, Henry M. Rust, Hiram

McElrey, Wm. B. Acree, John L. Irvan.

COURT OF APPEALS.Friday, December 23,

CAUSES DECIDED.

Cribfteld v Maria, Bracken; reversed.Harvev v Payne, Bracken; affirmed.Hamilton, et al v Smith et al, Bracken; rerera-

edYocum v Hardin, Washington ; affirmed.Munf'ord et al v Taylor, Hardin; affirmed.Jane v Prather's adm'r, Fleming; affirmed.Ricketts v Wilson, Fleming; allirmed.Jackson v II. C. Payne's ex'r, Fayette; affirm-

ed as a delay case.Same v Sallie Payne's ex'r, Fayetle; affirmed

as a delay case.Gray v Taylor &. Wright, Hickman; affirmed

as a delay case.ORDERS.

Herndou et al v Lindsey, Franklin; petitionfor rehearing filed.

McAlister v McAHster, Lou. Ch'y; cross ap-

peal granted.Waggoner v Muusoll, Franklin; continued.Reid v Lewis etal, Franklin; rule made abso

lute.Lindsey v Reid et al, Franklin; rule made ab

solute.Cuudiffv Riley etal, Bullitt;Maramau v Maraman, Bullitt;Fiddler v Hall, Bullitt;Leabo et ux v Cochran, Bullitt;Joyce v Garr, Bullitt;Wheeler v Wheeler, Builitt;Ash v Roby et al, Bullitt;Jones' adm'r v Baird et al, Spencer;Birch v Funk et al, Lou. Ch'y;Birch etal v FuDk, Lou. Ch'y;McAllister v McAllister, Lou. Ch'y were ar-

gued.Saturday, Dec. 24, 1859.

CAUSES DECIDED.

Cundiffr Riley, Bullitt; dismissed for want ofjurisdiction.

Wintersmith & Young v Pointer & Conway,Daviess; affirmed.

Fiddler v Hall, Bullitt; reversed.Joyce v Garr, Bullitt; affirmed.Chandler v Crowdus, Marion; affirmed.

ORDERS.

Herndon et al v Lindsay, Franklin; petitionfor rehearing overruled.

Toombs et al r Stone, Shelby;Middleton v Brown, Shelby;Wells etal v Cowherd's heirs, Sht-ili)- ;

Sullivan v Murphy, Shelby;Chelf v Porin et al, Taylor;Richeson v Chandler, Taylor;Smith v Chandler, Taylor were argued.Gaines v Jordan, Shelby; argued by DrafSa

for appellee.

cx iuu 1 i.u r an c i a wtftcr uu uun xWjting on the same Train. Quite an unusual affair came off in the matrimonial line, in ourcity. Esquire Marchaut, who is already welianuwu lor uiu participation, ho itir as oeing tuemeans by which two happy hearts are made one,wad rtn fi unifa it, a nmmUhad fled from Fayetto county, Ky., with a viewnf maL-ini- r ........nh ntliup iatrl'nl ....fnr'Wfn ,...- -- .uv. JU;.... .i.v. .4.3 UUMwa...... v....,..nhiarfi-Jl-. ..... nprfiki-mii-

j... .... ........ anrl ttiuvuu lAn HIIU. ..',1

sweet heart became man and wife.At the same time another portion of the

(tni nm wna lioinrr nrriol mil at unntlm. ...of our city. At tho Spencer House another

. ,I .1. - - U - Jcoupiu tue mine souiuwiiai auvancea in yearsand the bride but eighteen years of age weroalso anxious to unite themselves for life. OfPAni-o- tliwm rrl, tin,..... bin,! itlAnim,.. ..' .l.uuu.uv., ....vuqI. uiuu J Ui C (ITU

prietors of the Spencer, the proper authority was

The strangest part of the affair, howevor, isthis, the bridegroom at the Burnetand the bride-groom at the SpcDcer were son and father.Both had eloped from the same vicinity with thesame intent, neither knew the purpose of theother, both came on the same train. When theyoung man learned of the facts as they havebeen stated here, the Burnet House repaired tothe Spencer, anil it is nflirl n mnr rrlnriona rimpensued. Such affairs are sometimes picturedout, upon tne stage, out they seldom come up asa solid reality of human life. Cin. Times.

The revenue of Peunsvlvauia for the presentyear was $S,b2b,j5U 14, and the expenses$3,839,064 81, and on tho 30th of last November, there was an available balance of $S39,323in the Truasuiy.

Opposition Meeting in Woodford.At a meeting of the Opposition party of Wood

ford county, held at the Court House, iu thetown ol Versailles, on Saturday, the 1 (to instCol. Louis A. Berry was called to the chair, audCol. Willis F. Jones, was appointed Secretary.

The object of the meeting having been ex-

plained by the Chairman, Messrs. J. K. Goodloe,Henry C. McCloed, Judge Steele, William LGraddy and Swift Darneal, were appointed acommittee to dralt resoluiions expressive of thesentiment of the meetiug; the committee havingretired for a short time, returned and reportedthe following resolutions, which were unanimous-ly adopted, to wit:

Resolved, That we are now as devotedly attach-ed to the Uuion and its constitution as we werein happier and less troublous times, aud that thedangers which seemed to menace them only,have the effect to more thoroughly arouse ourenergies for their preservation and perpetuity.

Resolved, That we are in favor of, and desirea union and of all the conservatives,North and South, who are in favor of the resto-ration ot the government to its former purity;and the subjection of all patriots that have otherthan the preservation of the Union and its

institutions at heartResolved, That it is tho duty of every true and

good man, to rebuke the spirit of sectionalismand unfriendliness to the Union, which have beenmanifested by a few disloyal men both Northaud South, aud of the conservativ masses ofcountry everywhere, to set the seal of their condemnation upon it, by a signal repudiation ofthe hostile agitation wherever it exists, and theunworthy agitators, whoever they may be.

Resolved, That we do not regard the late madattempt of an insignificant number of crazy fa-

natics uuder the lead of John Brown, upon Ham-per's Ferry, as at all indicative ol the feelingsof the Northern towards the Southern States ofthis Uuion. But we fiod with profound pleasure,iu the conservative meetings and resolutions emauating from them, which have been held iu va-

rious parts of the North, since that unhappy auddeeply regretted affair, the truer and more reliable expression of its feelings toward us, ourrights and our peace.

Resolved, That the political circumstances whichsurround us, make us fearfully aware of thenecessity which now exists of placing at thehead of affairs, men who have proved them-selves wiae, patriotic, conservative and brave,and we deplore that policy, which has so oitenelevated to the highest posts of responsibility,partisans, who have uo higher claims to suchhonors, than that of having implicitly andblindly obeyed the behests of party. If wewould preserve our iutegrity, our honor and ourUnion, we must promote to office only such in-

dividuals as have shown that they possess acourage so calm as not to be overwhelmed bymere party clamors an integrity so incorrupti-ble as not to be overcome by the charms of holding oflice and dispensing patronage, and a heartso loyal to the Union as to resolutely aud stemly forbid any traffic in its glories, its memoriesaud its blessings.

Resolved, That in our distinguished fellow-citize-

and , the Hon. John J.Crittenden, we recognize a statesman eminentlywise, patriotic, conservative and brave, and it iswith inexpressible pleasure that we point to himas one who has never disappointed tho expectations nor abused the confidence of his friendsWe have trusted him with our rights and our hou-or- ,

and such is our confidence iu him, inspired byhis past fidelity, that we would, in these most iniportaut and serious times, gladly and confidentlycommit to his charge the high responsibilities ofour National Government.

Resolved, That the proposition to hold a Convention at Frankfort, on the 22d of February,1860, meets our entire approval, and that thefollowing persons bo appointed delegates,

Judge Steele, J. K. Goodloe, Louis A. Berrv,J. D. Helm, Wm. L. Buford, Geo. T. Cotton,Henry C. McCleod, Jos H. Hickman, RandolphRailey, Willis F. Jones, John Stout, J. W.

Wm. A. Cotton, Zeb Ward, H. H. Kergusou, J. Hamilton, J. S. Withrow, M. B. Gratz,Geo. Edwards, Elijah Fogg, Thomas Graddy,Win. 11. Tutt, Andersou Johnson, Harry 'Camp-Bell- ,

Joseph Woolfolk, jr., Josesh Felix, MerrittS. O'Neal, James D. Carpenter, James Carter,James P. Ford, Meredith Furr, J. V. Monday,Jesse Haydon, Jesse Moore, Doctor Reed, HenryMoss, Joel W. Twyman, John M. Nuckolls, R.P. Pepper, and all others friendly to the objectof this meeting, are hereby appointed delegatesto tho Convention.

On motion of Judge Steele, the editors of theObserver & Reporter, Louisville Journal andFrankfort Commonwealth, are requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting in then respective papers.

LOUIS A. BERRY, Chairman.Willis F. Jones, Secretary.

Kentucky State Agricultural SocietyThe next State Fair.

A meeting of the Board of Directors ol theState Agricultural Society, will beheld at Frank-lort- ,

on the 10th day of January, lb60, for thepurpose, among other busiuess, of leceiviug from

the several local Societies in the State, proposi-

tions for holding with them the Fifth AnnualKentucky Fair. Parties making propositions will

please accompany them by statements of the ex

tent of their grounds, the size and character oftheir buildings, fences, Sic, and the nature ofthe public thoroughfares, by which they arereached. L. J. BRADFORD. President.

Woman's I.ovc.How purely passionate, and yet how truly

womanly is this .sonnet from the gifted peu ofElizabeth Barrett Browning:How do I lova thee, let me count the ways,I love thee to the breadth, aud depth, and hightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of Being and Ideal Grace1 love thee to the level of every day'sMost quiet need, by sun and candle light,I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise;I love thee with the Passion put to useIn my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith;I love thee with a love I seemed to loseWith my lost saints I love thee with the breath,Smiles, tears of all my life! and if God choose,I shall but love thee better after death.

iTTThB use of Dr. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heaviness ofthe Stomach, or auy other like atiectiou, is sec-

ond to none i America or abroad. To be ableto state confidently that the "Bitters" are a cer-

tain cure for dyspepsia and like diseases, is tothe proprietors a source of unalloyed pleasure.It removes all morbid matter from the stomach,purifies the blood, imparts renewed vitality tothe nervous system, giving it that tone and

for the ofenergy so indispensable restorationhealth. The numerous acknowledgments of itssuperior excellence and beneficial results, haveassured the proprietors that it cannot but provea great cure to the afflicted, and impart vitalityto the thorough system. See advertisement in

another column.

CTThe following is the result of the threemile race over the Mobile course on Friday:A. Roig's T. G. Moore's b. colt Ma-

rengo, 4 vcars old, by Sovereign,Aim WiVlla. hv Boston. 3 3 11

Cheatham aud Jackson's b. f. Tennes-see, 4 vears old, bv Epsilon, damKate King, by Priam, - - 12 2 2

Capt. Cottrell's s. f. Maggie G., 3

years old by Brown Dick, dam SallyRiddlesworth, - - - - 2 1 br. b.

Time, 6:15 6:ltC:27.The accident to Maggie G. has deprived the

turf of one of its young and bright ornaments.The loss to Capt. Com ell can't be less than $5,-0U- 0

wo understand he refused $2,500 for her onFriday last.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

(J A 1, I. .-- T

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Friday and Saturday, Dec. 30 and 31.

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Improviaatore,

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tertainment. The paruphenalia and equiqtnenls of thimammoth concern are of the most

DAZZLING MAGNIFICENCE.I'he Furniture is of the Louis Quortoide style. The

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Original Conception of his Own.UDoors opn at 7 o'clock; the Professor appears

at a quarter to 8.JLAdinissiou 50 ceuls: Children and Servants bulf

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GIFT BOOKSFOB, THE HOLIDAYS.

WE bare many slaudard Books In extra bindingsbooks that are always iu season. All of the Poets

elegantly bound.Bibles, I ray or I2ooks, Hymn Hooks,

Juvenile Books, and Fancy Articles, very low, atKEENON (St CRUTCHER'S,

Dec. Si, li59-l- f. Main Street.

NEW ESTABLISHMENTAT THE OLD 81AM).

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BUSINESS in-- small why, and hopes, by manufactur-ing a good article, out of the best materials, to receive aliberal patronage.

T.P.P1ERSOX,well known in this place as a Confectioner, and needsno recommendation by me, will be the manufacturer.Mv means being very limited, expect to sell for cash.My motto is, '"quick tales and snail profits."

r" t can mriiisn rarues anu weuuuigs ou as anonnotice and as good terms as the next one.

Dec. 7, lKMlfrwds. .M. L. PIERS05

WOOD FOR SALE.CAN supply the citizens of Frankfort with Wood.I By sending their orders to my Stable, near the Rail-

road Depot, they can get a load within oue hour at anytime. Price $J per rora, or 91 lor a nan tornload. Orders solicited.

Nov. W, 1K59-- JOHN HENDERSON.

POCKET CUTLERY.HEOA' & C'RL'TCII EH, Cutlers to H is Excellen-cy,K the Governor of Kentucky, have just imported

from the establishment of Rodders &c Son, Sheffeld, acomplete assortment of Pen Pocket Knives. Examine their stoek. Dec. 19, 1659-- 1 m.

FOR RENT.two Store Rooms uadcrthe Metropolitan Hall.THE 14, 180tf-l- f. OKLAJNDO BKOWJi.

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THIS DAY Kh('HlVKi), PKK KXPKKSS, A BKAU-- Ilot of fink, tiluo, lrani;', Lnvemlcr mi'l Wliite

Plum iiuil haviidere

GLASSA. SILKS.roit i:vi;mo ihf;ssi.m

Also, a few 2, 1, and 5

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THIRTY-FIV- E DRESSESof Embroidered I arlitou Illusion, and Lace Phiiu andDouble Skirts.

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FIFTY PIECESRose, Gamett, Blue, Canary' and White Tarliou.

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O UTS. J. DF 3H .Also, a large lotof PARTY FAN'S and ORNAMENT.

AL HKAD DRKSSK.S.

J. M. ELLIOTT & CO.

Lexington, KentuckyDec 19, 185w and cu. Ob . Sc ReP-

EYE AND EARDR. B J J K E E

TREATS ALL DISEASES.SPECIAL' attention given to all chronic diseased.

Croup Consumption, Infiuneia AsthmaBronchitis, all diseases ot the Nose, Mouth, Throat,and LuNai, all Skin DistsKj of every description suc-cessfully treated Lt mbaoo. Lumbar Abscess, Scrofc-la- ,

Rheumatism, Ooit. Nkcralqia, Paralusis, Epi-

lepsy,, or Convulsion, DlSPKPSlAt DYtfENTKRY,The very wom cases ol Pilks cured iu a short

time; also diseases ol LheMomach. Liver and Bowels.There are many disea-- f Incidental to women andchildren which are treated witn distinguished success.All particuiarswlll be given by ieuer. Dr. Haakee canproduce one thousand certificates of his perfect successin curingCancers, Old Sores, or Ulcers, Hip Dis-

eases, Fistula of every description,Scald Head, Wens, Polypus of

the Nose,Or iu any other part of the body.

Tumors aud SwellingsOf every description, and without the use of th knife,or any surgical instruments. These last named diseasescannot be cured by correspondence; therefore all buciiuatients must place themselves under the Doctor's

Doctor liaakee hus made a new discovery of a Fluidthat will produce absorption of the "Cataract,''' and re-

store permanent vision to the EYE, without reiurl to thekuite. Alldiseases of the

EYES AND EARSAre successfully treated without the use of the knife orneedle. Dr. Kaakeo has constantly on hand at his officea very extensive assortment of beautiful

ARTIFICIAL EYESAND

TYMPAXUMS, OR EAR-DRUM-

which are suitable for either sex and all Ages insertedin five minutes. Ear Trumpets of every description;also every variety o; artilh-in- l articles known in theworld a large assortment of beautiful and durable

ARTIFICIAL HANDS,with tho Arm and Elbow attachment; ARTIFICIALFEET, with the Ankle, Leg, and Kuee-Joi- attach-ment.

These articles are perfectly natural, and adapted foreither sex. ami can oe sent by express to any part of theworld. All kinds of Trusses tor Herniaor Ktipture ofevery description, for either mox, and Trusses particular-ly adapted for females In a week condition; also tor thosewith Prolapsus (Jter.

Doctor baakee is one of the most celebrated andskillful physicians and surgeons now living. Hisfame is known personally in every principal city of theworld.

All letters directed to Dr. Baakee must contain tencents, to pay postage and incidental expenses. Allchronic diseases can be treated by correspondence, ex-cept those mentioned, which will require his personalsupervision.

HZFOjJiee Hours from 9 A. M. to 4 P. .V.UOCTOK BAAKEE.

Office, 704 Broadway . a feu Doors above Finrth St.,Dec. 13, )Hj'j-l- y. JV'io Yrk City.

J. J. BUTLER'SEXCELSIOR FtUID INKS.

Mercantile, for general purposes,

Record, for Ledgers and Records,

Copying, for Letter Press,

Carmine, of brilliant lute.

CELEBRATED FOR1st. Intense black color, (at first of a

greenish blue.)id. Easy How from tbe en .

3d. Permanency, (will never fade byexposure.)

4th. Economy.(Kxplanation: Thcsii lnksc-a- be aatidfuctorily used

to the bint drop. Other domestic Inks iu a brie'f tiiiiegrow too thick lor, use, and are tit only to be thrown awaybefore half consumed )

The Carmine maybe exposed to the action of llieair without injury.

Facts Confirming the above Qualities.ltt. These Writing Fluids are now in general use

throughout the I'niled Stales, with an increased demand.2d. They have been analyzed by Dr. Chilton, the cel-

ebrated Chemist ol" uiv V'.ik City, ami pronounced"equal in quality and durability to the best importedF.ngliah Fluids.1 Manufactured by

J. J. BITLEIt, Agent,JVo. 39, Vine St. Cincinnati, O.

Hj KEENON CKUTCHER are the Agentsof theManufacturer in Frankfort, and will supply Retailer'sat manufacturer's wholesale prices with the addition ofcarriage. LUec. 14, 1i9-D- y.

ASSEMBLY BALLS.1859-60- .

ASSEMBLY" BALL CLUB, of FRANKFOKT,THE announce a series of Balls to take place tit

THE CAPITAL HOTEL,In FBANKFORT, on the following evenings, viz:

Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 1S59;Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 1800;

Wednesday, Jan. IStli, 1860;Wednesday, Feb. 1st, I860.

E. H. TAYLOR, President.John Mjipon Brown, Secretary.Dec. 14, 1859-t- f.

PETER WINEGARTU'll.L continue to keep the under tho

House until the 5th of September, I860.Dec. 1 1, laitt-'.'- l.

ThA "WASSATr" finlrl Ppn.competent of judging will find this Pen thePERSONS For sale al the Bookstore of

Sopt.5-weVtw- tf. KEENON k CRUTCHKR.

NEGRO LIFE INSURANCE?AM prepared to lusure the Llveaof Rf groenonlaI vorableterms H. Vv'lNGATKJanuary 'il . IH."tg.

Wanted to Hire.GOOD price will be paid for a negro woman, with-outA incumbrances, to do the cooking and washing tor

a small family next year. Enquire atthis office.Dec. 14, 1859.

HOSTETTER'S

The proprietors and manufacturers of HOS-

TETTER'S CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTERS can appeal with perfect confidence tophysicians aud citizens generally of the UnitedStates, because the article has attained areputation heretofore unknown. A few facts uponthis point will speak more powerfully thanvolumes of bare assertion or blazoning puffery.The consumption of Hostetter's Stomach Bit-

ters for the last year amounted to over a halt-milli-

bottles, and from its manifest steadyincrease in times past, it is evident that duringtho coming year the consumption will roaciinear one million bot tics. This immense amountcould never have been sold but for the rarmedicinal properties contained iu the prepara-tion, and the sanction of the most prominentphysicians in those sections of the countrywhere the article is best known, who not onlyrecommend the Bitters to their patients, bulare ready at all times to give testimonials, to itsefficacy iu nil cases of stomachic derangementsand the diseases resulting therefrotn.

This is not a temporary popularity, obtainedby extraordinary eff orts in the way of trum-peting the qualities of the Bitters, but a solidestimation of an invaluable medicine, which i

destined to be as enduring as time itself.Hostetters Stomach Bitters have proved

a Godsend to regions where fever and agueand various other bilious complaints havecounted their victims by hundreds. To beable to state coufi'leutly that the "Bitters"are a certain cure for the Dyspepsia and likediseases, is to the proprietors a source of un-

alloyed pleasure. It removes all morbid matterfrom the stomach, purifies tho blood, andimparts renewed vitality to the nervous system,giving it that tone and energy indispensablefor the restoration of health, lt cpeiates uponthe stomach, liver, aud other digestive organs,mildly but powerfully, aud soon restores then,to acondition essential to tiie healthy dischargeof the functions of nature.

Elderly persons may use the Bitters daily asper directions on the bottle, and they will tiedin it a stimulant peculiarly adapted tc comfortdeclining years, as it is pleasant to the palate,invigorating to the bowels, excellent as a tonic,and rejuvenating generally. We have the evi-

dence of thousands of aged men and womenwho have experienced the benefit of using thispreparation while suffering from stomach de-

rangements and general debility ; acting underthe advice of physicians, they have abandonedall deleterious drugs and fairly tested themerits of this article. A few words to thegentler sex. There are certain periods whentheir cares are so harassing that many of themsink under the trial. The relation of mothe.and child is so absorbingly tendor, that themother, especially if she be young, is apt toforget her own health in her extreme anxietyfor her infant. Should the period of maternityarrive during the summer season, the wear oibody and mind is generally aggravated Here,then, is a necessity for a stimulunt to recupe-rate the energies of the system, and enable themother to bear up under her exhausting trialsand responsibilities. Nursing mothers gene-

rally prefer the Bitters to all other invigorators that receive the endorsement of physi-cians, because it is agreeable to the taste aswell as certain to give a permanent increasaof bodily strength.

All those persons, to whom we have particularly referred above, to wit : sufferers fromfever and ague, caused by malaria, diarrhoea,dysentery, indigestion, loss of appetite, andall diseases or derangements of the stomach,superannuated invalids, persons of sedentaryoccupation, and nur'siug mothers, will consulttheir own physical welfare by giving to Hotetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters a trial.

CAUTION. We caution the public againstusing any of the many imitations or counter-feits, but ask for Hostetter's Cf.ledratkdStomach Bitteks, and see that each bottle hasthe words " Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters"blown on the side of the bottle, and stampedon the metallic cap covering the cork, andobserve that our autograph signature is on thelabel.

Hjr Prepared and sold by HOSTETTKR &SMITH, Pittsburgh. Fa., and sold by alldruggists, grocers, and dealers generallythroughout the United States, South Ame-rica, and Germany.

For sale by all Druggists in FRANKKOKIDecember 9, lt39-l- y.

C A I ffi TW. fl. KEEM'S & GO'S.

FOE CHOICE GROCERIES.

PURE OLD BOURBON WH1SA Y.

BRANDY OR CHAMPAIGN.December 7, IS59.

New Revised Statutes, 2 VolumesXew Code of Practice, 1 Volume, both !,

Hon. R. H. STANTON,AND KENTUCKY REPORTS,

Together with a general toek oi

Law and Miscellaneous Books,At the Old Stood of Todd's Booknture

Persons from a distance wishing anything in the 1,hwBook line can bo supplied onus liberal terras as anyhoiiao in the country. S. C. HULL,

St. Clair St., Frankfort, Ky.

YOUNG GENTLEMENlirAXTIXli SOMKTH1NG KXTKA I THK WAY) of a

Handsome Cloth Cap or Dress Hat,will do well to call and see those at

SAM. C. BULL'S,Hat and Bookttort, Clair Slrett.

Sept. S3, ie.'0-l- f. jrYooiuau copy.

KEENON & CRUTCHER.

Boots and Shoes,!Iaiu Street, Frankfort, Ky.

ARE in receipt of a General Assortment ti Ladies.Misses. Child rens, aud Servants Shoes, liools,

buskins, Gailers,and Brogans. Call aud examli e.Sept. 2e-t-f.

Excellently, Excelling, Excelsior.

KEENON & CRUTCHER,Main Street, Frankfort, Ky.

HATS AND CAPS In great variety;OLD GENTLEMEN, YOUNG MEN, an; BOYS

Supplied In the latest styles. Call. Sept. --tf.

FRANKLIN II 0 U S E ,South Frankfort, Ky.

THIS House is now open for the accommodationand tbe Traveling public. My old friends

and the public are respectfully Invited to glva nana call,as iny be-- t endeavors shall be used to merit a sharethe public patronage.

A LISA. UUAMtLLi t Proprietor.Dec. 7, !Bo9-6:- u.

FOR SALE.1U1E six lots in South Frankfort, formerly occupied by

Gray. J. KYVIGUKT.September 2t , lr'jfi-t- f.

j. n? o o o t .WILI.selluivenlire slock of MILLI.KIIY GOODSat COST FOK CASH, as I wish to quit tbo business.Nov. MRS. E. C. STROBKlliUt".

FOR SALE.FIXE PIANO. The original cost or whieh was liveA hundred dollars, it has been In use but a short time.

Apply atthis offlee. Dec. 7, 1M9 .