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THE HOURS OF WORK.

When we recently called for information upon the
working hours Of the operative girls in the factories
we had no expectation ofreceivng it so promptly and
in authentic form. The following communica-
ton of an intelligent correspondent gives us pre-
csey what we wanted He gives il, too, in the most
conclusive form. We are Certain that no man can
read these facts, without a wish to see reform
The s,rongest-boded brickayers and carpenters in
this city work only ten hours in the longest day of
the year--and that, too, in the fresh, open air. In
some of the winter months, they work but nine
hours And yet here are tender girls, who are
doomed, in the close atmosphere of factory, made
less wholesome by the floating 6bres Of the mate
rial which they work, 70 labor twelve or thirteen
hours We trust that the report which is to ema-
nate from the committee Of Pittsburg will put forth
all the facts upon this subject with the eoquence
and force of which they are susceptible.
We recommend the facts stated in the following
communication to every reader, and especially to
every editor in the Union.
HOURS OF LABOR Required OF FAC
TORY OPERATIVES:
To the Editor Of the Union:
In the "Union" of Wednesday evening, you re-
quest your democratic contemporaries of the press at
the North to give you the number of hours of labor
required each day of the Operatives" in the north
ern manufacturing establishments. have the means
at hand which will save the necessity of any
Spouse on the part of your northern brethren Of
the press your inquiry in relation to the subject Of
labor in the northern factories. The information
you desire will be found in the following table of the
hours of labor required Of the male and female
Operatives" at Lowell Massachusetts, and Man
chester, New Hampshire, for each month in the
year, compiled by friend Of the writer Of this
ticle, citizen Of Lowell, which was published in
the Lo,ctH Advertiser a few months since The fol.
lowing is the table:
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26

The Secretary Of the Navy returned to Washing
ton this morning, from Norfolk, by way of Balti-
more. The same steamer brought up from Nor
folk number Of homes, Jack tars. The Secretary
has come back impressed with the most grateful
and gratifed feelings for the agreeable reception he
met with in old Virginia. The "Norfolk Herald
Of Thursday morning says:
sTHE SECRETARY or THE NAyY.-Mr. Bancroft,
accompanied by Commodores Warrington and Shu-
brick, yesterday made tour OF Inspection through
the navy and dock yards at Gosport. The Secreta-
the excellent condition Of the public works within
that vast central establishment, the admirable loca-
ton Of which, for naval purposes, did not escape his
observant eye.
Previous to his visit to Gosport, Mr.. Bancroft
was called on by a committee of the city councils,
who apprized him of the wish of the corporate au
thoes of the city TO pay their respects 70 him in
body, at such time might suit his convenience to
receive them. With warm expression Of his sense
at which hour the mayor, aldermen, and councils
waited on him at his lodgings at Frcnchs hotel, and
were severally introduced to him. The high litera-
ry as well az official rank of Secretary Bancroft
seemed to justify this unwonted testimony of civic
respect land il is grateful task to render honor to
those who have shed lustre the character Of their
country, whether by the pen or the sword. Mr..
Bancroft goes down in the steamer Star this morn
ing to Fort Monroe, where he will remain till the
ola for Washington
NAvAL.-The u s. sloop Of war Marion, Com
mander Simonds, dropped down from the naval
anchorage yesterday morning, and proceeded inn
nedateIy to sea, bound to the coast of Africa.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26

WEIGH, Mann, & Delavan's famous circus COM
pany made their snirse into Washington city this
morning headed by their brass band drawn in car
riage to which five span Of horses were harnessed.
This is the troupe that went from this country to
Europe, and performed in the principal cities OF the
Mediterranean coast. They exhibit in Washing
ton tonight, tomorrow afternoon, and tomorrow
night.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26
STOVES! sToyESl STOVES.

r H. NEvETT, opposite Fuller's Hotel, Penn
d. sylvana avenue, has just received an extensive
and very superior assortment Of stoves, embracing
all the modern and approved kinds now in use, to
which he invites the attention Of purchasers he
will sell fully az low as they be bought elsewhere,
and will put them up in careful and satisfactory
manner.
GRArEs.--A splendid assortment AID cheap,
warranted to burn either anthracite or Cumberland
coal
Sept. 26-eod6t
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Sept 26--2awts

NOR SALE, a splendid and complete case Of
i dental instruments, together with beautiful
mahogany operating chair, spttoon, and workbench,
all Of which are richly ornamented. The above
articles are made in the most superb and tasteful
manner, combining alike the beautiful with the
useful. These articles, comprising complete outfit
for dentist, will be sold reasonable for cash. APP
ply at the drug store corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
and Sd street.
Sept. 26--eodlws
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26

CCHOOL BOOKS.--FRANcK TAyLos, bookscl.
- Ter, few doors east Of Colcmsn's Hotel, has
constantly hand, at northern prices, full assor-
ment Of the school-books used in the District.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26

letter from Columbia, s. c., gives the graft
fyine intelligence that Mr.. Preston has 30 far re
covered from his recent indisposltion that ne ex-
pected 10 arrive in Columbia in the course Of few
days, from Abingdon, Va.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26
0. FISH q Co.'S
Fall and ,cintsr styls efcsps.

Fall and winisr Style efcsps.
VIZ E announce the arrival Of our fall and win-
w ter caps, viz: gentlemen's, youths, and chill
drens cloth, velvet, and plushcaps, plain and fur
trimmed, of richer styest and probably greater va
riety, thanever before seen in the District
Also, medium and low-priced ditto, some ~ low
as rs cts.
Infants silk vespst caps.
We would apprize the ladies' that we have just
opened and arranged for sale some Of the choicest
goods in this line ever seen. We name, in part,
black, mazarin blue, purple, brown, scarlet, plain
and watcred, with god silver, bead, jet, featheTr,
and braid trimmings.
Purchasers will do well to call early while our
sortment ia complete
Also, cheap caps of all kinds for servants' wear.
o. FISH & CO.,
Sept. 26-3tif Browns Hotel.
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LATEST FROM THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION

LATEST FROM THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Dispatches as late as the 18th inst. have been re-
ceived from Gen. Taylor but they contain no impor-
tant information. Arista had been at Mier, but not
accompanied with a military force; nor was there
any indication Of the concentration Of Mexican
force on the Rio Grande.
The steamer Dayton, chartered vessel, while
on her passage the 18th inst. from Corpus Chris
ii to ST. Josephs island burst her boiler, by which
accident seven persons were killed and twelve
wounded, as nearly can be ascertained Among
the former were Lieuts. Higgins and Berry Of the
4th infantry, and one private of the Sd was also
among the killed. The wounded, including several
enlisted men, are now in the hospital receiving eve
ry attention which medical skill can supply. It is
thought that or two Of the cases must terminate
fatally. Several other officers were on board at
the time, and narrowly escaped with their lives
one or two being slightly injured.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26
OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Warrington, September 26, 1845.

The Russian minister at Washington has inform
ed the Secretary Of State that the imperial govern
ment DESTROYS Of afording efficient protection 70 the
Russian territories in North America against the in
fractions of foreign vessels, has authorized cruisers
to be established for this purpose along the coast by
the Russians American Company. It is, therefore,
recommended to American vessels to be careful not
to violate the existing treaty between the two coun-
tries, by rcsorting to any point upon the Russian
American coast where there s Russian establish
ment, without the permission Of the governor or
commander; nor to frequent the interior seas gufs,
harbors, and creeks upon that coast at any point
north of the latitude Of $40 40.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26

A DEAocRAr Is irALr-Mr. Aibinola, Of this
city, a native Of Austria or Italy, and an adopted
citizen Of the United States, visited Ltghorn 4
month ago; but the government Of Tuscany having
learned that the Austrian government owed him an
old grudge for his liberal opinions ordered him to
leave the country. Our, consul at Leghorn (soho is
not an .an,srican) says Of the affair:
"Albinola dsceivss himself greatly, If he thinks ] ON
willing TO interest myself for him with the Tuscan govern
ment might easily have obtained permission for him to
remain In Tuscany; but will do IT, The government
has right to expe him from its territory. He is evil
disposed person, (cstco sosgefo) He In anatcal liberal
democrat Last year ls44) he came to Tuscany commits
stoned by dangerous society Perhaps he may have
this year too for the object II is better to send him
OFF, 'i ti'Hsf @ @
In the name Of our country, we call on the Uni
ted States government to dismiss this consul forth
with. He Is disgrace to the republic; and if we
cannot employ aieritais to REPRESENT Us abroad, j,
would be quite as well to dismiss our consuls alt5
gether, and let OUR citizens take care of themselves
JNsr York Sun, Sept. Is.
We understand that the department has no infor-
nation on the subject. We do not know whether
the consul is or is not naturalized citizen of the
United States He is said to be an Italian by birth
who married in South Carolina the daughter of one
Of the most eminent citizens of that General
Sumter.-UNIoN.
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ALDEN EMOIRE TO THE MILITARY
IA SCIENCES, part l, A, B, c, containing the
Science and Art of War, volume octave, just pub
lished in London, and this day opened Ia few copies
only by F. TAYLOR, by whom the succeeding
volumes will be imported as fast as they issued.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-26

Extract Of q letter from an officer, dated M
CAnr AT CoRpus CHRIsrI, (TExAs,)
September Is, lS45.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

Coop BREEDING. To be thoroughly
well bred. requires education, early
training and real goodness Of heart.
To those who have not had and
have not now these advantages, some
hints may be offered, so far as person
al behavior is concerned, and when we
ennmerate some Of the transgressions
against good manners, we will perceive
they are more common than we might
have supposed. Among them, SAYS
good critic, is loud aud harsh speak
ing, making noises in eating or drink.
ing, leaning awkwardly while sitting,
rafting knives and forks when a, table,
starting up suddenly and rushing IN.
tremendously out Of room, tossing
any illnlg away with Indifference or
contempt, receiving any thing without
thanking the giver, standing in the way
OF any one when there is lille room
to pass, Ga grleynus pratire in this city,
stepping before any one who is looking
al any object particularly, pushing or
JosilIng any one without apologsing,
taking possession Of seat that belongs
to another iniruding opinions where
they are not sought or where they give
offence, leaving acquaintance in the
street or in private circle without bid
ding them good bye or courleously
saIuing them, slapplng any one famll-
larly on the shoulder, interrupling
person who is in conversation, telling
long, tedious, or humdrum stories,
whispering in company, making re.
marks on the dress of those about you,
or upo1 things in room where you
are, fatly conlradictlng person
using slang phrases, very common
habn.) inierlarding our speech with
foreign phrases. well hit off in the
new comedy of Fasion, repeating the
words. says he. and says she, you
know, AMI you understand, helping
yourself first At The table, usinga fork
as toothPick, scratching the head,
putting the fingers in the ears, cleaning
or pairing the nails before company,
mentioning the price Of any thing.
when it is offered TO guest, asking
questions which give pain, and neglect,
ING 10 nswer letters. "-ReUeiHe.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29
From the Continent.

The most important news from the
Continent is the increasing quarrel be-
tween the Protestanls and Roman
Catholics in Switzerland. A battle has
been fought and much blood she'd
These ruptures, if continued, will
probably lead to the dsmemberment
Of the Swiss Cantons, and lis partition
amongst the adjacent powers Of Eu-
rope-lt seems that the people of the
Basic Campaign, and the more disor.
deily in Berne formed free corps
with which 10 attack Lucerne, while
the Canton of Argau summoned by
the tocsin all good Protes,anls to arms.
A force of 5000 men were accordingly
assembled and passed the frontier Of
Lucerne on the 29lh of March. Mean
while that town was hastily fortified,
and ,ronps marched TO the number of
from 10 10 10000, prepared for the
defence Of the city.
The invaders appear to have been
deficient in military skill. They suf-
fered their troops to be divided and
drawn in detail into an ambuscade.
They fought however with much spirit
and courage, bn, were defeated. leaving
GOO men dead ON the field. They re-
turned subsequently, IN great disorder,
and were liarrassed by their enemies to
such degree, from every quarter, that
only 1000 of the 5000 returned.
AT the latest advices the Diet was in
session, and measures were in progress
which i. was hoped would restore the
blessings Of peace and quiet 10 the dis
tracted Cantons.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29
4 HAIRLESS .:npnSiiinn.

l. is STA ed in the Bunker Hill Auro-
n, that between four and fl We hundred
cmigralts from Ireland lately landed in
Boston and their first inquiries were
for the agents of the City Aqueduc, and
tie great Canada Railroad. The rea.
son Of these inquiries is found in the
fact that large printed play-cards have
been distributed over Ireland, stating
that there is an extraordinary demand
for laborers at Boston 10 carry on the
above named works-the City Aque-
duet and the great Canada Railroad!
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

A physician who wished his patien.
TO take that safe and palatable medicine,
the syrup Of buck,horn, lef, his pre-
scripuon daily written in the usual TECH
nical characters: "Syr. Rham. Cath"
The doctor called and inquired whe,h.
er she had taken the medicine he
had ordered. A thunder cloud dark
ened her face. as she roared out, "No.
! can't read your doctor writing, and I
ain! going to take the Syrup Of Ram
Cats for anybody"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

Mr. Haynes being invited to SOL
emnize marriage in neighboringtown
and having completed the ceremony the
young and rather ignorant bridegroom
said to him, "Whal sir, is your usual
compensation" Mr. Hayneshumorously
replied. "rhis depends upon the par
ties; if they are promising and respect
able, we of course receive liberal re-
ward; but if they are what we call poor
things, but little is expected" A mu.
nlfceni marriage fee was instantly pre-
scented.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

Professor LooMIs,at The recent meet.
ing Of The association Of Geology. made
the following remarks involving singu-
lar principle: 1.-The pilots of Maine
say that the tide is sinking every year,
and that certain rocks on Maine shore
are now visible, over which 4ey
could formerly conduct vessels at any
tide. Ii is 50 especially at the Keine~;
bee" "
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

Dr.. franklin, i, is said. being once
in the company Of several ladies of the
English nobility, after hearing their
criticisms on various authors, proposed
TO read the translation Of pastoral, for
their amusement. He read, with few
verbal alterations the book of Ruth
They were enraptured with the paste.
raj, and pronounced it the fines, they
ever heard. The Doctor then graveIy
told them he had read it from The Bible
-lhat of desni,ed hnnkl
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

JEALOUSY, SwEETNEATs, MURDER,
AND ScHooLMIST iEssEs. A Madame
CHaUBAgr. precepuess of a boarding
school tor young ladies. and residing At
Molssac, IL France, received lately
package Of sweatmea,s, with verv
sweet note--ihe note atiectonately de-
clariag THAI the sender was an old
schonlfrend, who in this nameless way,
wished To confer favor un the receiver.
VI. Chaublrt had heard of late too
much Of the poisoning, however. and
she sent back the package By the same
conductor of the diligence who brought
II. The conductor unwilling To let such
popular commodities lie III the office
aud spoil. look the package 10 his wife
and children, and the whole family had
treat in devourlng them. They were
Immediately seized with vomiting and
chollc, and the physician. called il al
once, pronounced the swcetmeais to be
strongly lmpregnaIed with Arsenic
the gully person III Mademoselie S.
L.. also preceptress of boarding
school for young ladies'. and one with
whom were placed the daughters ofsome
Of the first families. She bore, in fact,
the highest possible character. She
was taken from prison for examination,
and il appeared that both the school
mis'resses ,cere IN lore With their mu-
tuat music master, Monsieur LAF-
TARcUE. and that Monsieur Laffargue
had lately engaged to marry Madame
Chaubart. The arrest has produced,
says the Paris paper, profound sensa-
ton
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29
BURLINGTON, IOWA, MAY 20. 1915.
Esattie of Blenl,ein,.
by RoIERT soUTiIEy.

IL was summer eyen;no
oio easpa!'s work was done,
And he before his cottage door
Was sitting in the sun;
ana ny h'm sported on the green
H's httle grandehild Wilhem,ne.
She saw her brother Peterkin
k'il something large and rould
ha; he beside the rvulet
N playing there had found;
lie came to ask what he had found
hal was so large, and smooth and round
Old Caspar took it from the boy
Who stood expectant by;
And then the old man shook his head
And with natural sight
"'lis some poor fellow 5 skull" said he.
who fell in the great victory:
ind them IN my garden, for
There's many here about;
And often when 60 TO plough,
The ploughsiare turns them out;
For many Thousand men," said he,
Were slain in this great victory"
NOW tell us what twas all about"
Young Peteikn he cries:
And little Wihelmine looks up,
With wonder-waiting>e eyes;
snow tell us all about the war,
And what they killed each other for"
cit was the English" Caspar cried,
''That put the French to rout:
And what they killed each other fof
could not well make out:
But every body said" quoth he,
THAT twas a famous victory.
My father lived at Blenheim then,
fon little stream hard by
They burnt his dwelling to the ground
And he was forced to tv:
+ So with his wife and child he fed,
Nor had he where to lay his head
With fire and sword the country round
Was wasted lar and wide:
And many chiding mother them
And NEW born infant died:
But things like that you know must br,
At every famous victory.
They say it was a shocking sight
After the field was won:
For many thousand bodies here
Lay rotting IN the sun:
But things like that you know must be,
After IA famous victory.
Great praise the Duke of Malboro' won
And our good Prince Eugene"
''Nhy, twas very wicked thing"
Said Ittle Wilhelmine.
May, nay. my little glrl," quoth he,
ct was Il famous victory.
And every body praised the Duke,
Who such fight did win -
"W hat good came OF it at last?"
Quath little Petcrkin.
"Whv, that | cannot tell" said he,
but twas famous victory"
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

The crazy man who went into the
White House al Washington. with two
loaves oe bread in his hand, the Phla.
delphia Gazette suggests was voted in.
sane. inasmurh as people 90 hilher for
the "loaves. and no; with Them
A shrewd suspicion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

The greatest complient ever paid by
one military character to another, was
paid by Frederick the Great to WASH
ington: His hand is as an army, and his
head as State council
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

The Washington Globe, which exs
pressed an opinion few days a16
that there must be war with England.
now undertakes TO show that England
cannot be serious in her menace, and
that it was made with a view 81 trying
The nerves Of our administration. Bos.
Ton Journal
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

The PROPOSED Law REGARDING
SrFAMBoATs.-The bill reported to
the Legislature Of New York, in conse-
quence Of the accident TO the Swallow
provides that the proprieiors of every
steamboat shall be held jointly and sew.
orally responsible for all loss of life
or property which may occur from any
accident to such boat; that no spirituous
liquors shall be sold or allowed on
board any steamboat navigatingthe Hud-
son; aud that in every suit Instituted 10
recover damages resulting from an ac-
cldent, the burihen of proof shall be
thrown upon The defendant.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29

He's queer chap Thai Lord ELDoN.
said Patrick. Faith You may well say
ha, said Teddy; how can he help il.
when The words spelt backwards make
droll noodle.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-05-29
N @. 1

A WISE Man The following cir.
cumslance is said 10 have occurred not
long since IN a neighbnring town A
farmer. vino never was distinguished for
the brilliancy of his intellect. found
considerable difficulty in putting a
head into hogshead. At length. his
patience being exhausted. he called his
son, lad Of ten or twelve years Of
age. and put him into the hrgshead.
giving him directions to hold the head
IN lis place, while he. the farmer, drove
the hoops. The plan succeeded to
charm. The head was soon firmly
secured in It's place. much to the Joy Of
the farmer. But his exultaii0n vanish.
ed on hearing his son calling in a sep,
u!chral voice from the interior of the
cask, "Falher. father, how ain TO &c.
QUIZ