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VENICE.

This city Is undergoing the most extensive i'm
provemens. The old palaces are thoroughly re PAIR.
ed, and new ones built in every direction. Houses
whole streets are raising their heads on the border
OF the smaller canals which are being filled up the
bridge across the Lagunes is progressing uninler-
ruptedy the Pom del Psglie" has been ENLARGED
70 nearly double IT. former size the Pont d. ca d,
Do is being rebuilt. project is on foot for
opening the Sondo" Of the old Procuratie; - sno
iher Tor ornamenng the base Of the CampapiIe q,
st. Mark, removing all the miserable htlle wooden
hops that now cucumber IT; mag nificent hotel is
to be erected On the "Riva deeli Sehiavopi supnl,
ing long needed decoration for this noble prone
made. Mechanics schools are in active operation.
and the population, instead Of carrying on sombre
and apsthe'io existence, in hourly dread of those
graves for the weary, the Piob above or the Porzi
below them, enlIvened only by collecting in group.
the marble squares To listen with cas- intent and
eyes glistening, while seine tat,erdemslion recitos
Erm'nIa ntanto fra lie ombrose psnte +" &C., are en-
gagged very actively in the prosalc occupation Of ma
KING money. They would, every man of them.
leave losso for tester. There il every appearance
Quar-. Rev.
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ENGLAND.

A Prize Essay BY Mr. Laing, published IN Cham
bers' Edinburg Journal contains these statements 10
relation TO England;
"The united annual incomes OF the people are es
mated at $3.50 900 900 TO f3l0 600 900, little more
than two years OF which would pay of The national
debt Accumulated savings can scarcely hnd an
outlet In the course OF about SIX years, I0O miles
of railway have been completed al a cost oil 1o4'-
900 600 The length Of nayigabe canals IN Eng,
land exceed z, 200 miles. The number OF inhabited
houses 10 Great Britain is 59S,9ll, being nearly dou-
bic the number IN 1881. The value OF British pro-
duoe and manufactures annually exported, has risen,
m the course of the last fifteen years, from about
f35 900 900 to upwards of k5000O,OOO. In 1884
there were consumed 35 l27 900 lbs. of tea % lI9,
900 lbs of tobacco, 1000 gallons OF wine and $3.50
900 xts. Of sugar. In the same year there were
used 80 900 bushels of malt and 80, gal
Ions OF British spirits. On the lst OF January, 1881,
the United Kingdom owned Fl 1888 vessels, having a
tonnage Off 724 l0i; upwards Of 5000, OOO tons oil
this shipping leave port annually. Since 1870, up
wards OF 60 900 900 of British capital have been IN
vested in foreign loans
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The wisdom of Mr.. Tyler's Administration, is
shown in eminent degree, in the universal pros
pery Of the country and the vast amount Of revenue
collected into the public Treasury. The official
statement which published yesterday, gives re-
ceipt for the second quarter Of the year upwards of
nine millions of dollars. Nearly the whole of this
sum was received from customs.
The. payments out Of the Treasury in the same
quarter about FIVE millions and three quarters
of dollars. This amount is unusually large, owing
10 the large appropriation bills passed by Congress
within that quarter. Under what Administration
was the country more prosperous, its 6nan-
in a more Aourishipg condition.
When John Tyler took the Executive Chair, he
found the Treasury empty-ihe credit Of the
country Frustrated at home and abroad, and
its business in a state Of extreme embarrassment and
arrangement. Witness the change that has been eff
fected by him. although without party and meeting
with the hostility Of both parties The People will
appreciate the services he has rendered his country
in spite of the hostility Of politicians
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The MODE or RECOVERING THE DRowNED.-
Perhaps we may The cause of humanity by CO.
plying the following from the New York Tribune,
by Valentine Mott, Surgeon General of the Ameri-
can Shipwreck Society. He says:
"As soon as the body is removed from the water,
press the chess suddenly and forcibly downward and
backward. and instantly discontinue the pressure
Repeat this without interruption, until pair Of com
mon bellows can be procured When obtained, in
troduce the nozzle well upon the base of the tongue
Surround the mouth with towel or handkerchief,
and then close it. Direct bystander TO press firmly
upon the projecting part Of the neck called Adams
apple, and use the bellows actively Then press up
the chest to expel the air from the lungs, TO mi-
tate natural breathing Continue this at least an
hour, unless signs of natural breathing come on
Wrap the body in blankets F.; place it near the fire,
and do everything to preserve the natural warmth,
as well as to impar artificial heat, if possible.
Everything, however, is secondary to initiating the
lungs. Send for a medical man Immediately. Avoid
all frctons until respiration shall be in degree
restored"
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HrDRoPHoBIA.-P rtpention.-Fro the Medical
Revew, December, 1897 The remedy is as follows
Fresh leaves Of the tree box, OF fresh leaves OF
rue, OF fresh leav1 Of sage, ~. Chop these
fine, and boil in pint Of water TO half pint strain
carefully and press out the liquor very firmly put
back the ingredients into pint Of milk, and boil
again to half pint strain BEFORE mix both
liquors, which forms three doses for human sub
ject. Double this quantity for a horse COW Tive
thirds for large dog, half for middng sized one
and one third for small one. As it sometimes pro-
duces strong effects on dogs il may be proper to be
gin with a small dose. Three doses sufficient TO
be given, each subsequent morning fasting In the
human subject, this remedy appears to be equally ef
hcacious, and here we have never witnessed any I'M
pleasant or active effects About forty persons have
taken this remedy, and in every instance il has sue
cecded equally as with animals. But candor obliges
us to say that In considerable portion Of them, 9th
er means were used, as the actual or potential eau
terry. That this remedy, therefore, has preventive
quality IS unquestonable, and is perfectly estab
shed, for there is not the smallest doubt Of the am
mails mentioned either having been bitten, or Of the
dog having been mad who bit them great pain,
were taken in every instance TO ascertain ihes,
points.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT oswEGo


pursuant to notice, large and enthusiastic meet
oeraiie principles convened at the Court House on
Wednesday, the 2ilh instant. Moses I. Hatch, Esq.
was chosen President, and William s. MALCOLM, Esq.
Secretary.
Mr.. Tassiro, in the course of the remarks which
he submitted, took an oppor unity OF anImadyertng
on the course pursued by certain of the would-be
leaders of the party, who would rather see Henry
Clay selected than do justice TO John Tyler. He
| said that the schemes of those unprotected Dema-
gogues would BIO defeated yet, he had The agreea-
BILE Intelligence TO communicate, that the projec. OF
Union ticket, which would enable the Democratic
party 10 attack the Wing forces in solid phalann
was even now on the eve Of consummalion. The
announcement was received with shouts OF applause,
and after the unanimous adoption of the following
resolutions, the meeting adjourned with three cheers
for Tyler and Texas;
Resolved, That we deem the late treaty concluded
and presented TO the Senate by the President of the
Unilei Statos for the annexation of Texas TO this
glorious conlederacy OF States, wise, patriotic, and
Republican measure, which ought TO have command
ed the assent of The Senate.
Resolved, That indebted 10 the sagscity and
wisdom OF John Tyler foI the timely inlrod iction OF
the important subject OF annexation firmly believing
with General ia, kson and other illustrous states
men, that no period can be too soon IN which Sc
cure to The Union that vast and fertile country, and
prevent its falling prey TO the a-graspng power OF
England.
Resolved, That the wisdom and frmness OF John
Tyler manifested in the Veto OF the United States
Bank bills, have saved this country from a repetition
of the fraud and oppression which characterized the
old Bank. BY that act of Constitutional power John
Tyler has imposed upon the people of this county a
lasting debt OF gratitude and has shown to the
| world that conduct consistent with firm principles
and adherence to the Constitution deaIer to he
| President than every other consideration.
Resolved, That by wise and just administration Il
the government evinced in the restoration of the pub
lie prosperity, the President has emnently earned
and will receive the unqualified approval of all who
are capable of surreDderng party preJudices, anc
yielding their judgments to the influences of truth
that we regard the calumny and abuse of the self
yled wing party, of which the President has beer
| the subject as the outbreak Of disappointed spos
men and demagogues, the common enemies of tht
President and Of the democratic party-that we have
ever found, that in that just proportion in which
citizen becomes the object of wing rancor and de
nunciation, 10 that citizen may confidently lool
for the evidence Of patriotism and honesty.
| Resolved That the proceedings of this meeting b,
published.
MOSES P. HATCH President
| VIM S, MALCOLM. Secretary
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RUSSIAN DESPOTISM.

An ordinance Of the Emperor went into effect las,
moth, which imposes new and almost insurmounta-
bic restrictions upon egfess from the Russian Empire
Heretofore, those Russians who desired to pass the
frontier were compelled pay for the privilege about
thirty eight dollars each. The recent ukase has quad
rupled this tax and II applies unfortunately 10 all
classes,-servants as well as masters. And what is
worse leave Of absence, cannot be claimed as fright
even on TN hard condition IL may only be accord.
ed whatever the distance Of those who seek IL from
the Capital, by the Minister Of the Interior who will
Judge of the propriey Of granting IT, and with what
reductions This impost will probably not interfere
with the travels Of the Russian afist crscy but it is
equivalent to an absolute Prohibition upon persons Of
small and moderate fortunes.
Nor does the uksse stop here. II forbids any sub.
ject OF the Emperor from leaving the Russian terrific
ry u after he shall have attained he age of twenty
five years. At that age, It is 10 he presumed his
character will be formed he will be placed beyond
danger of contaglon from the pernclous doctrines
and The dangerous ideas which the contemplation OF
CONSTITUTE nal institutions might suggest
Peer the Great sought TO base h,s empire on civil
zaiIon introduced from the West, the Great Catha.
rine corresponded with Vollaife. The powers that
be have changed all that fhey seek TO inclose IN,
Russian Empire with sort Of Chinese vall.-,o draw
around Gordon sanifaire-o prevent the inpress Of
civilization and of liberty. This is an epoch in IN,
progress of society.
The Marquis Of Cuisine, in bis book about Russia
remarks that the Russians invariably wear CAV and
joyous aspect when hey leave their country and no
come grave and sad when about to return to il. Tn,
parasites of the Emperor undertake to show that ia,
satisfaction depicted on the vsages oftheir country
when they debark the shores of free count,x
is solely attributable to the consciousness of relic
from sea-sickness. His Majesty the Emperor. seem.
10 be Of opinion that something more than sea-sick
ness requisite to subdue the taste for foreign travel
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A DEAp FoRKsr IN THE OREGON CoUNrRr.-A let
ter in the ST. Louis print entitled " The Reveille,
gives the following account OF scene beheld by the
writer on a ridge OF the Wind River Mountains
On the eighth morning Of our journey home
ward two Of us left the camp, ia company wan 20
Fourier, making towards a near ridge OF the WIND
River Mountains, in search Of buffalo, which we
hoped to find in the wild and secluded little valley
Of Pope Abge, The Pope Ahge IS current oil
bright mountain water, winding through deeP'
narrow grassy valley, that cleayes the granite nus
Of Oregon in that region bordering The Mandsn
District The morning was bitter cold though
the Gath Of August, and peting ram, soon AFTER
our starring came down upon us from the dark ana
com ortless sky About midday, after passing here
and hers only few struggling bulls, we found would
be necessary u mount the ridge, and look for cows
the other side, no fair sign OF the right game
had yet appeared. Accordingly, we scrambled up
ward, and, with great labor, at length reached the
summit.
A scene here opened upon such as we had
never before conceived, and perhaps, quite impossi
BILE to convey in description Thick forests covered
the mountain, half the trees standing half OF them
PROSTATE, and every one dead. Not particle oil
bark remained among all these gbost-llke remnants
of a gigantic, but now blasted aud extinct yegeta-
lion. The huge rocks swept bare OF earth, by
the violent winds from which this chain derives It's
name. Nothing met the eye, in any direction, but
naked granite and blasted trees A feeling OF intense
awe chilled through our veins, and crePt into our
hearts, as gazed round upon scene that forced
into the mind new aud vast conception OF desola-
ton, in submity Big rain drops were still beating
against u.s. with the force of hail stones, they were
driven almost horizontally across the bleak mountain
top by the screaming wind The tall pines, eafess,
barkless and branches, stood in gaping clets and
assures pointing their spires into the sky like ghost
ly fingers upbraidng their destroyer! Many were
pulpy with rottenness though still standing, upheld
by the firm twnng of their roots among the rocks =
1 hose that had fallen, seemed as though they had
crumbled to their descent without crash, so silent
was every thing, except the fierce wind, to which
the white spec,res appeared listening, in desolae
grandeur as II flew over the mountain"
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THE GRAvE.-How little reflection is expended
upon yet how much is called for, by the grave
by the lowest hlock that is piled over the
icy bosom-by the grassiest hollow that has
sunk with the mouldeing bones OF fellow
creature And in this narrow haven rests the
bark that has ploughed the surges OF the
great vital in this little den, that the thistle
can oyershadow in days growth, the mole I'M
dermine in hours labor rs crushed the spirit
that could enthral the world, and dare even con-
test with destiny How little it speaks for the value
of existence, which endures many evils to
prolong how much it reduces the significance Of
10th the pomp and wrechedDess of being-reducing
all It's vcissudes into the undistingusbaDle identity
which Infinite distance gives to the stars point
without parallel, speck, an atom. Such is life
the grasp of child that nhales the air OF existence
but once-a single breath breathed from eternity
But the destiny that comes behind us-ob
won ! 1t is not enough that moraze upon
the equality of the sepulchre that the rich
man whose soul is the ostentaton Of a marble
palace, and in the splendor of the feast
should consider how small pit must content him !;
or that the proud who boast Of their pre-eminence
above the beasts, should know the shaggy carcass
and the low-shrouded corpse must fatten the earth
together We should teach vanity the lesson of
humiliation that is afforded by the grave negecting
the mighty mausoleums of those marvellous spirits
which fame has rendered INN oral should turn to
the harmless tohbs of the Millions and in their desert
ed obscurty discover the feeble hold which ourselves
must have upon earth and the memory of men,
Friendship forgets what the devourHg earth has
claimed even enmty ceases at last to remember the
restng-place of a foe. Love ourselves as we may,
devote our affections 10 Others we can, yet must
our memory perish with us in the grave.
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SUBSTITUTE FOR STEAM" La Reforme" an
nounces tina, an operative at Ruel, Paris, has
disc overed substitute for steam. The experiment
is to be made IN a few days the Versailles rail.
road. Figure to YOURSELF" says the Reform an
enormous double or drum) wheel, five yards in di-
ameter, between the spokes of which you place
horse with his rider. This large wheel being at
tached to four ordinary wheels placed on the rails OF
railroad, it will be merely necessary to turn the
large wheel to make the carriage advance. But
what motive force does the inventor employ 1t is
the horse placed in the interior Of the wheel, and
yoked by means of two bars Of iron placed perpen-
dicuarly under the axle. The horse, by drawing
causes the wheel 10 turn, in the manner as a
mouse or squirrel in cage In order to allow the
horse to enter this singular Wheel it has been found
necessary to dig an excavation near the station
house, into which the horse is let down. The inven-
tor states that he modify his wheel so to admit
three horses and that nsuch case, the heaviest train
may be propelled along railroad with velocity
even more rapid than that caused by steam"
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WORM HsvNG.-The largest diamond in the
world IT is said belongs to the Emperor of Brazil -
II IS still uncut and in ITS rough state and weighs
1850 carrots, (equal to about two ounces and two
ihirds) and according to the jewellers rate it must
be worth 1.-THE enormous sum Of d5, 6i4 800, about
S7S,OOO,OOOl IL could, however be probably bought
Tor the sum Of $500 O00l no small sum for rough
stone weighing only about | 2 ounces II was
found at the bottom Of river by one Of the Empe-
rors slaves, who obtained his freedom for IT,
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VESSEL Struck ny LicHrsINe.-The Norfolk
Beacon says that the schr Grand Island, Captain Ie-
count, which arrived there Saturday from Boston
struch BY lightning on the 23d instant, by which
the foremost, mainmsst, and main-top-mast we're
sbi,ered, the foremost completely from the hounds
to the deck, deck. ripped up, and sustained other
damage. From the smoke which issued out of the
hold, the Captain entertained doubt but that she
was fire below, but which pu, out by the rain
falling at the time The electric fluid passed through
the hawser hole. The mate was the only person on
board who felt the shock.
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FRoM ClNroN.-The ship Henry has arrived a,
New York from Canton, with dates to the 10th March
but her advices not as late as those received via
England The British scbr. Goddess. at Canton
from Calao January g. reports the arrival there 81
the u S. frgate United States, in % days from Ia.
hIti-the shortest passage mnde The French
frigate La Refine Blanche made the passage. anon,
the same time in 30 days. The Canton papers notice
riot al that place between some Manila seamen
and the Chinese, which was queled without ANYTHING
serious occurring. The British merchants were
about leaving Macao for HoDgkong.
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REFUSED TO SURRENDER Governor Boucl D,
New YORK, has addressed letter to Governor Cali.
declining 70 yield up James G. Graham as a fugitive
II om justice to stand his trial in FIorids on ,5s ~
dictments against him for fraud and consn,rscy
causing the failure of tie Bank Of Florids wbe 5c
was president. One of the reasons for refn.ins ~
SURF nder Graham is, that the indictment does moi
ecny 'ne particular acts of fraud or culpable ne
gloct causing failure of the bank
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A DESERVED TEsTIMoNIAL-R Is. Ianey Esq,
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States, recently addressed the following letter to
Chas. s. Mayer, Esq, Of Baltimore, viz;
BALTIMORE, 9Th July, 1874.
MY DEAR SIR-I thank you for the copy of Mr..
Hofman's printed Circular to the Students of Law,
which you sent yesterday. He can, think, hard
ly fail to succeed in the school established by him in
Phladelpha--for his exen sve knowledge of his pro-
fesson in all its branches his industry and business
talents and his love for scientific pursuits render him
peculiarly qualified TO preside over such institu-
ton.
Having, as you know, praotised for many years in
the Courts with Mr.. Hoffman, have had the
best opportunities of knowing him and he has my
best wishes for his
With great regard, am, dear sir,
Your friend and servt,
X. b. TANEY.
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NAVAL.

By an arrival at New York from Canton, dates
have been received down to the 10th March.
The United States frigate Brandywine left Hong
Kong the 10th for Manila, where she has to be
Joined by two or three smaller ships of war, then re-
turn to Macao for Mr.. Gushing, and with the South
ery monsoon proceed with the squadron to the PER
no. Commodore Parker was received by the Hong
rank
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CEMENT FOR JARS AND BoTTLEs.-According TO
the quantity of cement required, take third bees
wax and two thirds Pound the rosiD very
five, and then put with the beeswax into any sauce
pan or skillet suited to the purpose, and set it ever the
fire to melt. When il becomes lutte liquid, take il
of the fire, and stir in finely powdered bckdust,
TILL the mixture becomes thick melted sealing
wax. Then plaster il round the covers of your
preserve or pickle jars. If you use II for bottles first
cork them tightly, and then dip their tops into the
cement II will dry in few minutes. This cement
IS very strong and very cheap and particularly useful
for articles that TO be carried TO sea.
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UNITED STATES SEsATs.-The terms Of seven
teen members of the present Senate will expire on
the ath of March next, as follows:
bhig,-Phelps, Vermont; Choate, Massachusetts,
Sprague, Rhode Island Huntington, Connecticut
Tallmadge, New York Dayton, New Jersey Ba-
yard, Delaware; Merrick, Maryland Henderson,
Mississippi; White, Indiana Porter, Michigan Eos
ter, Tennessee; Rives, Virgina.-l3.
Democrats Fairfield, Maine Sturgeon, Pennsyl i
vania Tappan, Ohio Benton, Missouri
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, hNtmcAss w fARs.-A correspondent Of the
Boston Atlas gives the following information co,
cerping the movements Of some distinguished Amer
cans abroad =" Mr.. King was presented To NJ C;ui.
zo' las, week and will probably he received by the
hing this His health has not been very good since
his arrival although he has been able to receive the
'ss oi'he Americans here, almost all Of whom have
called TO pay their respects The Consul gives J,
party on the 4th to him and Mr.. Ledysrd, who wa.
lnVteo las, week to psrske q a magnificent dinner
., one OF the hrst restaurants, by the American rel.
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The Msdison,sn nsinuates that Mexican passen
ger brought over $4,000 for the Of certain news
papers in the United Sinies-Bai. Clipper.
Yes; and one OF these papers in this city does no
d,~y he fact Perhaps the editor does not consider
himself a citizen Of the United States, but Of the
District a Columbia