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FOR THE MADIsoNiAN.

Mr.. EDlToR Is it democratic to hold office longer
than one term7 This is question which may be
asked of legislators as well of Presidents with full
expectation Of a negative answer. How, then, can
those Democrats, who have continued in Office for
twelve years past expect Harrison and Reform to cx-
tend their lease7 When persons have enjoyed the
cmoluments Of Office for series Of years. they ina
CINE that they born purposely for tho station.
The true democratic doctrine is, that if an Office be
lucrative, one term will suffice to augment comfort
able proportion of the constitutional currency and II
it be not lucrative tenn is sufficient to be burdened
with the cares of an improbable appointment This
democratic principle of rotation should be duly obscrs
ed How, then, can those who profess to value TINS
doctrine be disconnected when the equal rights rule
is extended to them
Let those who have enjoyed the advantages result
inc from station he satisfied and at every successive
turn Of the wheel Of fortune submit to the wholesome
doctrine which causes its revolution
COLUMBIA
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Nem Fork Correspondence.

New York, March ID, 1871.
wrote you last night that large ship went ashore
on Sandy Hook in the gale Of yesterday morning
She proves to be the MEMpHIs, from New Orleans
of the largest and finest packets, if mistake not
AS the wind was high again last night and believe
souhery moreover, fear she has bad look for get
ting OF. To-day the weather is clear and cool. the
wind brisk from w N. W.
We had fire at o'clock last night at ] II Walker
street, but the damage not serious One house
burnt and two damaged There was another at 9
o'clock in Jersey Cy-two buildings burnt and one
in New Brunswick, N j., which destroyed an India
rubber factory
Hon. OGDEN HOFFMAN, our new U. S. District At
torney, arrived last night
The panic in regard to the Red Back" money is
subsiding Thegeneral opinion is that novi-
CATION is open il will generally be in good credit again
including the notes Of part Of the Banks which have
stopped redeeming in Albany for the last week.
find nothing farther from the North in re-
gard to M LEop believe he elects to take his trial
at Lockport al once, rather than be removed TO Alba
ny, away from his witnesses and including postpone
ment of his trial. His friends say he VIII have no
difficulty in proving that he had nothing whatever 10
do with the destruction ofthc Caroline
The Court-house Of Rockingham CO., n. H., at
Exeter was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night last
Yours HAROLD
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WHOLE NO. 453.

extending lis neck to look under the leaves, from
which il picks various kinds Of insects II often
perches upon the rank grasses and water plants,
in quest Of minute molluscous animals which
creep upon them, and which, together with
small land snails, | have found in its stomach.
Il does not perform sorties, or sally forth after
flying insects, as many other warblers are in the
habit of doing. II has few notes for its fong,
which possess no interest. The males, when
chasing each other, keep up creaking noise,
until the little battle is over when they perch
and balance their body with much grace and
liveliness.
have observed their arrival in Louisiana TO
take place, according TO the state of the weather
from the middle of March TO the LIST of April
Al Henderson, in Kentucky, they do not arrive
until a month later. They remain until Octo
Der, but, am inclined TO believe, rear only
single brood in season. The nest is 6xed in
the fork ofa small twig, bending over the wafer
and is constructed ofslender grasses, soft moses
and fine ibrous roots. The number of eggs is
from four 10 six could never ascertain whe-
Their the male assists in incubation, as the differ
ence OF plumage in the sexes is not perceptible
when the bird is at large, and indeed can hardly
be traced when one has procured the male and
the female for comparison. Ii cannot be called
plentiful species. To search for them on the
high lands, or at any considerable distance from
the places mentioned, would prove quite useless.
The plant on which you see these birds, grows
IN swampy places, but is extremely rare, and |
have not been able to procure any scientific APP
pellalion for it. In Louisiana It is called the
Cane Vine. II bears a small white flower in
clusters The berries are bitter and nauseous.
The stem, which runs up over trees resembles
that OF other climbing plants, is extremely elias
TIC, and as tough as cord The leaves, Of
which you see the form and color, are also tough
and thick.
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THE PRoTHoNoTARY WARBLER.

BY JOHN JAMES AUDUBON F. r. IS. L. & E.
never saw this pretty bird in any of our
eastern districts, and rarely further up the Ohio
than Louisville, in the neighborhood of which
place it rears lis young. Louisiana seems in
fact better suited TO its habits than any other
State, on account of its numerous lakes, creeks,
and lagoons, overshadowed by large trees, and
which are favorite places of resort for this spe-
cies. 1t is fond Of flying over the water of these
creeks and lagoons, and is seldom seen in the
woods. Its fight is rapid, and more steady than
is usual in birds of its genus and as il moves
along, the brightness of its color attracts the eye
On alighting, il moves rapidly along the twigs,
partly sdewise, frequently turning about and
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The following is related in the February mum
Der Of the Knickerbocker:

The following is related in the February num-
Der of the Knickerbocker:
Dr. Aspen's episode Of tooth drawing reminds
US OF country patient somewhat akin to his,
who called on one Of our most eminent dentists,
being troubled with raging tooth,n which he
wished extracted. Seating himself, the polished
instrument was displayed before his eyes, and
the next moment the tormentor was placed in
his hand. "Well, DOCTOR" said he, chow much
do you ak for the job? Guy but YOU did il
quick, though" "My terms" replied the den
tst, ''are one dollar" "A DoHar-.for half a
minutes aoork! One Do-ilarH2? THuN-
DER Why, doctor down I our place drawed
a tooth for me, two years ago, and il took him
taoo hours He dragged me all round the room,
and lost his grip half dozen times | never
see such hard work: and he only charged me
twenty-five cents. A dollar for a minutes
work! git-abom !--you must be jokn ~
This economical victim was but following out
the popular utilitaran doctrine, that the labor
necessary to produce result, should form its
standard ofvalue.
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Nemours. She spoke English with great pro-
Rfie'y' and inquired how long had been in
rdris--when landed-the length of my VOYAGE
Paris. f''' -
Following her, and last in the train, came the
luxe OF Orleans the heir apparent, tall, fine
looking parsonage, in military costume. Per-
iectiy seii-possessed he had an intelligent coun-
tenance, and manly bearing He put TO me a
few common place questions and passed on.
Tins ended the interview, and my first introduc-
.,on 10 Royalty The family all passed out into
tneir private apartments. The company sepa-
rated passed again through all the rooms, and
particularly examined their arrangements. The
furniture was confined 10 red silk plush covered
oi,omans, and few KS, all considerably worn.
me return was through the same apartments
We had passed on our entrance, and down the
grand STAR case to the gate of the centre where
our carriages were in waiting.
AS the Americans have no court representa-
t'on, SO they have no court dress but one has
oeen adopted TO which it is now necessary to adj
mere. IL consists OF blue coat of broad cloth
win straight breast, and standing collar; the
cuiis, collar and pocket flaps, heavily embroider-
ed with gold with the eagle impressed chapeau,
black fringed with ostrich feather; stock and
vest OF white satin pantaloons of white kersy-
mere, with broad gold lace covering the outside
seam, fastened under the boots, which are made
OF varnishedle leather. This dress has decidedly
amore beautiful appearance than any court dress
saw IN the rooms. In personal appearance
throughout, the Americans were not surpassed
The English military uniform of red cloth was
very conspicuous. | question the propriety of
the Americans thus assuming court dress and
think It would be more correspondent to the sim
pcity of their Government to be presented in
the apparel of gentlemen only.
There is no good reason whu thew should
adopt dress not sanctioned at home 1t was
not so formerly, and the innovation, believe,
and so understood at the Palace, was introduced
with the consent of our present Minister, who
dresses in the military costume of General of
our Army. Some who have military appoint
ments at home, have brought their uniforms here
and appeared at the presentation. Laughable
incidents have occurred by this means. The
French know nothing Of our militia system, aud
the King asked one of these officers where he
had served, which you will think was rather a
difficult question TO be answered another, if his
costume was military, to what corps he belong
ed, and the number Of it. These questions led
to confused answers and unpleasant remarks
am sorry to see so little of that independence Of
character among Americans abroad which the
present and growing Importance of their Gov
eminent would seem to authorize, without any
charge Of assumption.
The presentation of the ladies has excited
much remark; and the highest compliments are
passed upon the beauty and taste Of the Ameri-
can fair.
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TO DIANA.

WHAT Is HoPE2 Il
The Aowcret in its brightest bloom,
The blue sky on it shining,
Filling the air with sweet perfume,
Its tendrls gaily twining
Such, suck is hope.
The foweret fallen from its stem,
Its leaves all scatter'd round,
lts beauty and its bloom with them !;
Storm-stricken TO the ground:
Such, such is hope.
The sea,-the deep, the dark blue sea,
No breeze its mirror breaking,
Across whose waters, noselessly,
The bark its course is taking:
Such ,---such is hope.
The sea, its waves in fury lashing
Its pillows deep and dark
Der its black waves the lightning flashing,
While onward sweeps the bark:
Such,-such is hope.
The sky,-the star-bespangled sky
Its pure and solemn beauty,
Inspiring thoughts of Him on high,
And calling us to duty:
Such such is hope.
The sky, its face with fury clouded,
The lightning flashes DER it,
The moon, the stars, in blackness shrouded,
All vanishing before it.
Such ,-such is hope.
Yes; such is hope! The lovely flower,
The blue sea, azure sky,
All-all may fade within an hour
All mock us as they fly
And such is hope
But there is hope beyond the tomb,
Exchanging and enduring,
Where flowers ofdeathess beauty bloom,
With no vain charms aIluring:
Such be Thy hope
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4nftpN SsUcteiy
WAsHrseTos, March, asal. ~.
GENTLEMEN: The records Of the Colonization So
ceiy which were kept in this city, and in your
possession bear evidence of the fact that
long officially connected with the Rev Ralph r. Cur
ley, now in England in endeavorng to promote the
interest Of the society In fact acquainted
with that most worthy gentleman, long before our as
socation with him members Of the Colonization So
cety; and take pleasure in saying that IN all our
intercourse with him. he has acted the part Of able,
efficient nay devoted friend Of the society both in his
CAPACITY as member Of the Board of Directors ex-
offico and in his many missionary tours throughout
our country in procuring funds and devisng plans to
aid emiprants on their way to Liberia We believe II
is conceded on all hands that he is among the most
able and efficient friends that have been engaged
in colonzing free colored people in Africa
Having said thus much for our most estlmable and
absent friend we would respectfully ask you on his
behalf to publish, to permit us TO publish TO the
American people all the letters reports that he has
transmitted from England 10 the Colonization Society,
or 10 any ols friends members which have reference
to his Mission to England, or such parts thereof as
may be proper in your opinion TO communicate 10 the
public,
As our object is simply to do justice to this gentle
man. who is so extern lively known to the friends of
Colonization, we fat,er ourselves that you will give
us your full cooperation and let the public Judge OF
his doings abroad by his actions and writings while
'"e''' WIN. HAwLEY,
JAMES LAURIE,
PHINEAS BRADLEY,
p r. FENDALL,
THO. SEWALL,
w JONES.
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NIERIDEN ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL
lVl Embellishments will be given in the
common and higher English branches, also in Mathe
mates Latin Greek French Drawing Book Keep
inq, Sc Much attention will be gwen to Orthogra-
ply, Reading, Writing, Composition and Declama-
ton.
II is the design of all engaged in teaching in this
School to have it second to in the State. The
building is new and fitted up in the most approved
style.
A nep and valuable apparatus has been procured
for the School, among which Steam Engines,
complete set of Electro Megnetics, Globes, Orrery
Mars, &c.
No pains will be spared to interest the pupils in
what will be useful to them in after life.
The Principal devotes his whole time to the School,
he has made arrangements with his brother to take
the ooie charge Of the pecuniary affairs ofhc Board
ing department He also spends about one half OF his
time with the pupils privately to give them nstruc
ton and explanation in what they do not fully under
stand at the time of Rotations.
The Principal receives into his family limited
number of pupils who will be under his constant SUI
pervision, and every proper means will be used to
make them, cheerful and happy.
Terms are from $40 to $50 per quarter including
board, tuition, lights, fuel, Washing &c
Reference may he made to Prof. g. Davies, Rev.
G. Robins Hon. JOS Trumbull, the Misses Diapers,
&c of Hartford, CT. Capt. w. III. Swift Of Spring
field, Mass Lieut. H. H. Bell u. S. Navy Rev l..
Griggs and l.. Cowles, North Haven; and to the
People of Meriden generally.
JOHN d. POST, Principal.
Merden, CT, Nov. 2lst, 1910 nov 27-tf
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1T is NOT ALWAYS MAY.

1T Is NOT ALWAYS MAY.
FROM BESTLEy's MISCELLANY.
The sun Is bright, the air is clear,
The darling swallows soar and sing,
And from tho stately elms hear
The blue bird prophesying Spring.
SO blue yon winding river flows,
II seems an outlet from the sky,
Where, waiting till the west wind blows,
The freighied clouds at anchor lie.
All things are new the buds, the leaves,
That gild the elm trees nodding crest,
And even this neat beneath the caves -
There are no birds in last years nest
All things rejoice in youth and love,
The fullness oftheir first delight
And learn from the soft heavens above,
The melting tenderness Of night.
Maiden; that read'st this simple rhyme,
Enjoy thy youth--it will not stay.
Enjoy the fragrance Of thy prime,
For, oh! il is not always May.
Enjoy the Spring Of love and youth:
Tosome good angel leave the rest
Fortune will teach thee soon the truth,
There are no birds in last years nest.
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woman with poatoe in her mouth, piece Of
fat meat or apple dumping, is not exactly, Mt the
time, the most lovely object in creations still it gives
US an idea of life, Of health, and appetite which
infinitely prefer to the picturesque or romantic.
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CHARLESTON RIVER FLOORING.-Just
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tailor presented his account to gentleman for
settlement "Il look your bill, said the gentle
man. Very well, said the tailor, but pray, don't
overlook it,"
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AT an examination in Oxford, the examiner asked
the name of very dull pupil; Scarlet" was the
reply, Scarlet said he, you not deep read
(red.)
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WILSON'S FRENCH AND ENGLISH DC
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