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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.


The Dnomo, OF Cathedral Vi fnrence. fpr extent and
maghifcencs ranks among the first ecclesiastical edit
ces in Europe. We visited it on Christmas day. " hen
they were celebrating High Mass. There were hun,
dfed Priests assisting in the ceremony dressed in splen
did habits We had the same riIe performed 10
Naples. but not with much pamp and as good band
of music this place. This Cathedral is situated in
the centre of Florence. in large open square, where it
may be seen 10 fine advantage. The whole edfce is
truly hands me-but. | think the exterior, with its
walls encased in handsome black marble superior in
beauty tn the interior. liz double ocagon Cupols was
the first raised in Europe and served model I.r tina,
of ST. Peters. at Rome. This Duono contains many
fine pictures BY Buonarotii. Michael Angelo and other
celebrated painters. In of the small chapels belong
ING To the church, is antique prlra of DANTE The
father Of Italian poetry. by Andrea Orcagns and in
the part of The Cathedral, they point the Sdssa d
Dane--a favorie stone. on which The Poet used 10 Sit
lis tomb is at Ronagno. where he died | had read
his works translated into French, but being able read
them in the original language affords much
more pleasure. 1t is like reading Byron in French,
where you get of The fire and peculiar of the
authors sentiment When we first arrived in Italy we
found much ncunv fence in being able to converse
nntnlly in the language of the country. having only
speak il quite well. We we're frequently amused al the
remarks made about US, by those who thought did
not understand their language. When at Naples. there
was an Italian family sitting opposite 10 us at table, One
of the ladies' inquired II spoke Italian of tho servant
attending us. who replied that we spoke French. They
them began To make their remarks. They considered
our brother 10 be Spaniard--irom the dark complex
ion he had acquired in the hot climates of Greece and
Egypt Myself and sister French. pourquc nous
nous habWons la mode trancaise and 'hey interested
time conversing about usnni illnaturedly. but
Their complimentary It you did not understand them
you could readily tell when they talking about you
here for they always point al the object they speak Of.
Among travellers, board of steam boats public
veyances in this country there that in inrm
ing acquaintance thai there is in America. Every one
il reserved and distant, and | have travelled week
with persons without ever exchanging a word with
them.
We yesterday visited the church of Santa Croce, sit
uaied in handsome square, with exterior quite com
mon which wealthy merchant. few years age, pros
posed 10 enrase with beautiful marblc but wishing to
have his represented The building. which the
Pope would not permit. he abandoned the work. The
structure quite spacious and called the Parthenon Of
Florence, containing the mausulenms of many celebrated
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-05-11
HOSE lIoUsE, ,
Lynchburg. May OH. Lhl6. :

Alta called meeting Of the I.ynchhure Hose Compa
nv held this morning al o'clock, The engineer in chief
announced 10 the company The death o our fellow
Der. MARauIs w. FuaUA, Whereupon. Mrssrs. w.
d. Far. Andrew j Dilakc and Peter l.. Dudley, were
appointed committee draft suitable resolution, the
occasion.
The committee presented The following, which was
ordered TO be recorded aud published, VIZ
solemn disptnsalion OF Divine Providence has call
ed us together We have met To weep over the oss of
deparled brother IFS meet that should weep
the hand Of affection has sorely vslled us It's heaviest
bow We now feel; ilosrman, IN whom there
guile nor shadow Of turning" the very ornament OF our
corps. is no more He " HON all loved whose great
heart nnlsa ed only to the noblest feelings whose lite
was beautiful composition Of all that is lovely and ems
dearno has been fuddenly called away his body 10 The
lomb his immortal spirit the mansion OF The bles =!
Over his new made grave, Truth and Justice meet and
lpertwine their embems OF gref and mngIe the sympa-
Letic tear with the iamenalIos oi bereavtd Friendship
To us is left the legacy "f his high social virtues, and
The mpmory Of his noble acts Their lusre dlspes the
darkness of the Tomb and wraps II IN TUbe al light,
that stlll shall cheer and like beacon direct and
Guide us in the practice o grner sy and virtue! ade-
less be his dear memory That our feelings may be aint'
ly Swallowed forth.
Rrsoiped. LIST. The we most deeply sympalhze with
he Immediate relatives of The deceased, upon whom this
sad bereavement tails with 81 much severity
Resoired, 2ndly That IN the death of Marquis w.
Fuona our community has sustained and ITtepafabe
loss aud III. sucIa circle been deprived ol lis most al
lracive member.
Resolprd 3rdv. That, in token 81 our sorrow, we
wear the usual badge OF m"uning on HE ieH arm, 'of
the space OF 'hy days. and that our banner and hall be
clothed 10 Grape.
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sC,lhc and Grass nsiadcs.

USr 10 HAND, very superior 10, ii sCYTllE
- and GRASS BLADES. which will be sald low.
DON T.. e. PETERS.
May II Ia
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EHps' PRICES.

"eet Oll. 5D cts. the bots
he.
loolh Drawers. 81.
Race Ginger. l2l cts. per
b.. 10 lbs, for 81.
Pelers' aad Lees Pills.
20 ccnls lie BOX.
Champaigne Wine, pint
bottles 50 cents.
Truth Brushes. d. cents
Macahuy snuff, rs cents
per battle.
Shaving Suap (old superi.
or 6, and l2i cents the
cake.
Chrome. yellow, 6 ID.
boxes for 81 SO.
Soda Powders paper hox-
esq l2l cents the box,
equally low. for sale by
Howell DAVIES.
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03

The STEAMBOAT CAPTAIN AND CUSTOMER
The following colloquy actually occurred. some
few trips backs, between steamboat captain and
customer on the banks of the Mississippi, who
was sitting on pile ofcordwood. as the boat pas
sed by:
Captain B. hailed him
ssWhat wood is thata"
.sIt's cord,Oood, replied the chopper. with great
unconcern.
elbow long has it been cut!" enquired the cap
tain.
-Four feet said the. wood merchant.
.Give her a lick a-head," said the captain, to
cut short the sparring. "Tel your friends if ever
you get drowned, look for you at the falls ofSt
Anthony"
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03
THE MoCKING BIRD.


| hear thy rich and varied voice,
Swelling the greenwood depths among,
TIL hill and dale the while rejoice
Spell-bound, entranc'd in rapture's chain!
list to that inspiring strain!
thread the forests tangled maze
The thousand choristers to see,
Who mingled thus their voices raise.
In that delicious minstrelsy;
| search in vain each pause between
The choral band is still unseen!
IT'S but the music of dream
An airy sound that mocks the ear
But bark again! the eagle'sscrcam,
1t rose and fell distinct and clear!
And list-in yonder hawthorn bush,
The red bird, robin, and the thrush!
Lost in amaze look around,
Nor thrush, nor eagle there behold
But still that rich, 9rial sound,
Like some forgotten song of old
That DER the heart has held control,
Falls sweetly on the ravish'd soul!
And yet, the woods are vocal still;
The air is musical with song,
Ger the near stream-above the hill,
The wildering notes are borne along
But whence that gush of rare delight!
And what art thoul or bird or sErite!
Perch'd on yon naples topmost Dough,
With glancing wings and restless feet,
Bird OF untiring throat, art thou
Sole songster in this concert sweet!
Soperfect, full, and rich each part,
1t mocks the highest reach of arr!
Once more, once more, that thrilling strain!
lll-omen'd owl, be mute, be mute
Thy native notes hear again,
More sweet than harper lovers Lutte;
COmp9 rcd with fhu mn ionad FOL
How cold, how. tame, the nightingale!
Alas! capricious in thy power
Thy ''wood-note wild" again is fled
The mimic rules the changeful hour,
And all the "soul of song" is dead!
But no-to every borrowed tone,
He lends sweetness all his own!
On glittering wing, erect and bright,
With arrowy speed he darts aloft,
As tho his soul had ta'en its fight,
In that last strain so sad and soft,
And he would call it back to life,
To mingle in the mimic strife!
And ever to each fitful lay
His frame in restless motion wheels,
As though he would indeed essay
To act the ecstacy he feels,
As though his very feet kept time
TIC that inimitable chime!
And ever, as the rising moon
Climbs with full ORD the trees above
He sings his most enchanting tune,
While echo wakes thro' all the grove;
His descant soothes, IN cares despite,
The weary watches of the night;
The sleeper from his couch starts up
To listen TO that lay forlorn,
And he who quatfs the midnight cup
Looks out to see the purpling morn
o! ever in the merry spring,
Sweet mimic, let me hear thee sing!
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03
PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE.

BY. MAR1NUs ''IN THE DELTA"
MY father died, God rest his soul,
When years numbered two,
And left me midst this world alone
To paddle my own canoe.
A step-gTandady, now no more,
Taught me my P's and O.
And ever in my ears he dunn'd
You'll paddle your own canoe.
NV home was no Elysian spot
OF bright and sunny hue,
And therefore the sooner left,
To paddle my own canoe.
And through the world roamed at large,
Ger land and, ocean blue;
And though the struggle oft was hard,
padded my own canoe.
For thus | argued-man to man
Is often times untrue;-
Then while with health and strength you're
Just paddle your own canoe. best
As partners in the strife for gain
Self interest will pursue;
And leave you with their debts, perhaps,
To paddle in your canoe.
And then no sympathy you'll find
From friends that once were true
They knew you lost when first you ceased
To paddle your own canoe.
But one cherished object sought
And ever kept in view;
A friend of pure unsulied heart,
TO paddle in my canoe.
A friend she is in rede and deed
Her interest mine is too;
We twain are one-I still may say
/ paddle my own canoe.
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03

together and then they allstopped and look
edat one another, not knowing what to say.
"Out with it gentlemen" exclaimed 81
som-"don't Spite the shape on it by keep
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03

CLEVER ANEcDoTE. "A good story is told of
Professor Humphrey, of Amherst College. One
morning, before recitation, some of the students
fastened a live goose on the Presidents chair
When he entered the room and discovered the new
occupant of his seat, he turned upon his heel and
cody observed:
"Gentlemen, perceive you have a competent
instructor, and win, therefore, leave you to your
studies"
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03

CvIIITY TO JUDGE.--Two toadies wishir~
to be very civil to certain judge one fthem be-
gan:
s'Your honor knows show to manage these drunk
ards and rapscallions equal to clock-work."
''Yes," cried the other, ''when your honor gets
parcel of these ragmufin thieves around you,
your honor is perfectly at home.
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03

SERIOUS WlrTIcIsM. Some friends were COM
menting ON Byron's scheme for collecting into a
melancholy jest book, the last sallics of distin-
guished men.
''Sir Thomas Moore" said one, swas witty even
on the scaffold.''
"Aye," replied another, sand it is we'll known
that the grave Charles l., was so struck with the
gesiculaton-Of the executioner. that he could not
keep has countenance!"
The Whig creed. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1845-1846, 1846-01-03

OFThe latest question in physiology is: wheth-
er tn ose persons who eat saltpetred beef Will ex
plode?
The daily union., 1846-08-28
OF the Ladies' Academy
il OF the Visitation, In Georgetow " IA,

ID. C.-This academy is located on the heights OF
Georgetown, in the District Of Columbia, oontigu.
ously TO the eastern margin Of the Potomac. IL
commands view Of the mesnders Of this riyer and
a distant perspective of Washington city. The la
dies, under whose care and superintendence the
studies conducted, members Of the religious
order founded in 1910, by ST. Francis de Sales and
first governed by St Jane Francis Fremiot de Chan
tai Gentleness, beneyolence, and temperate indu-
gence swayed these veneraed benefactors of society
IN their guidance Of youth. Ii Is the study of their
daughters TO let these virtues appear conspicuous
the discharge OF the arduous duties imposed on
them by the confidence Of their friends. OF course
their religion is that of their holy founders; yet
while che rules OF their institute forbid all discus
sion on religious topics among the pupils, the main
enance Of good order requires that all the boarders
should observe the general regulations Of exterior
worship.
The course Of instruction, commencing from the
elements Of junior education, comprises orthogra-
ply reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, ancient
and modern geography, the use Of maps and globes,
prose and poetIcal composition, sacred and Profane
history, mythology, rhetoric, popular astronomy,
philosophy, chemistry, botany, geometry, algebra,
bookkeeping, French, Spanish, Latin, and Italian
languages music on the piano forte harp, and gul-
tar, vocal music drawing, painting IN water colors
in oil, and on velvet, plain and ornamental needle
work, tapestry, lace-work, bead-work, &c.
The ladies charged with the duties Of the acade-
with every rule Of the institute, and strict attention
to polite and amable department
In the course Of the academic year, two examina-
tons take place: the first in January, the second in
June. A quarterly report is transmitted to the pa
rents Of each young lady, giving an account Of her
proficiency in her studies, &c. The young ladies'
are the end of each month, assembled in the pres
of their teachers when report is made oftheir
advancement in their studies, and attention to the
rules of the school, To excite them to emulation,
tickets are awarded to those who have exceed in
their respective classes.
A public distribution of premiums takes place on
the last Wednesday in July. The parents and
friends Of the institution admitted on presenting
an authorized ticket.
The annual vacation commences on the last
Thursday in July; the exercises recommenee on
the first Monday in September.
As regards the exact observance of rules polite
department, and zeal for advancement, the young
ladies' divided into two circles. A crown and
gold medal are awarded the first in the senior cir
Gle, and is allotted TO the first in the junior
circle. Letters written or received by the young
ladies', examined by the drectress, previously TO
their delivery. They allowed to visit their pa
rents or guardians once a month. Wednesday and
Saturday evenings are allotted to recreation.
The daily union., 1846-08-28
r AND AGENCY IN TExAs.-The sub

7 AND AGENCY IN TEXAS.-The SUBJ
IL scriber, having, during residence Of 8 or 10
years in Texas been connected with the land Offices
thereof and having acted the agent of his friends
in the United States, in purchasing, selling holding
paying taxes upon, and giving a general superin-
endence to their lands in Texas, respectfully offers
his services to such other persons abroad as may
wish to engage them. ~ !. ~ i......,..,
REFERENCES.
His excellency Anson Jones, General Sam. Hous-
ton, General T. J. Rusk, General P. J. Henderson,
Colonel James Love, Colonel James Riley, Hon.
D. s. Kaufman, Texian charge d'affaires, Wash
ington city; Matthew st. Clair Clarke, do; King
man & Co., do; General C. F. Mercer, and the
rexian consuls abroad. .... ..i.vs. .....,..t
Many forfetures about to accrue, from failure
TO pay taxes; many claims, otherwise good, will be
barred by adverse possession of three years---the
being the limitation; many titles of lands conveyed
the United States, cannot be admitted to record in
Texas, for want of proper Authorization. Owing
some other of these causes, the best lands
are in condition to be lost. .. /. ,. ,... .....
Having made it my business to become acquaipt.
ed with all the laws relating to titles, and being de-
termined to attend diligently to all claims confded to
me, require, in all cases, advance in cash, suf
cient to cover expenses of investigation. When
that shall be done, am willing to take contingent
interest in the lands for attention and services.
w ROBERT d. JOHNSON.
Galveston, August 7, l845. .,.. ...f- A-.. - ..,
The daily union., 1846-08-28
MISS HEANEY's ACADEMY,
Near the CapitOI, washington,

HOUSE ADJACENT THE RESIDENCE OF COLONEL GAR
DINER.
MISS HEANEY respectfully informs parents
lN1 lhst the exercises Of her school will be re-
sumsd on the first Monday Of September ensuing,
for the instruction of young ladies in the English
and French languages, vocal and instrumental mu-
sic landscape and portrait drawing and painting
The saubrty and excellence Of this location, and ad
vantages Of the vicinity, encourage much hope Of
the liberal support Of parents In her task, aiming
TO promote the best individual interests Of her pu-
pills, the number will be limited for faithful instruc-
ton by herself as principal; and whatever aid may
be desired will be given by assistant nstructressesi
conforming IN her charge to the system and regula'
lions prescribed by mothers in approved education
Of daughter at home.
The moderate terms for board, &c, and tuition in
the highest pursuits Of learning and accomplish
ments, as in the elementary and needlework, will
be best explained in reply to communications pa
rents may please to address to Miss Heaney, (free Of
postage, care Of Mr. lsaac Holland, or personally,
10 those who may please to visit her.
Vocal music and dancing, as recreatons, at no
extra charge, will be directed personally by herself
to realize all esteemed requirements and improve
ment Of department, exempt from the dsadyanta-
ges for such youth attending public tuition and
practice.
The approval Of parents and friends interested in
Miss Heaney's earliest and continued engagements
may be learned from many well-known individuals
srnua mi ted the re with
The daily union., 1846-08-28
Medical appreciation or the Rose Oint-
ment for letter.
4 LTHOUGH the superiority or the

n preparation over all others Is fully established,
the proprietous take pleasure IN laying before the
public the following certificate from a respectable
physician, graduate of the University OF Pennsyl-
yana. DIR. Baugh, having found in this remedy
that relief for tedious and disagreeable affection
which the means within the range Of his profession
failed to Afford has hesitated to give It his ap-
probation, although the prejudices and interests OF
that profession are opposed to secret remedies:
"PHILADELPHrA, Sept l9, 1886.
81 was recently troubled with tedious herpetic
eruption, which covered nearly side Of my face,
and extended over the ear. MIR. Vaughan, Proprle-
tor of the rose ointment observing my face insisted
on my trying his preparation, Of which he handed
me jar. Although, in common with the members
Of my profession, dlseountenance and disaPProye
of the numerous nostrums palmed upon the public
by ignorant pretenders, feel IN justice bound to
except the rose ointment from that class OF medi-
cnes and to give it my appreciation, as il entirely
cured the eruption, although it had resisted the
"DANL. BAUGH, M. D."
For sale in Washington by
Aug. % J. f. CALLAN.
The daily union., 1846-08-28

NoTICE.-In 1880, the last will of Thomas
~ Pentecost was admitted to record in Dinwid-
die county, in the State of Virginia. He left his es-
tate to his wife Mary Pentecost during her life and
at her death to be equally divided between his broth
er William (who, it is known to the subscriber,
lately died in Georgia) and the testator's three sis.
ters, Nancy jackson, Elizabeth St. John, and
Martha Dials. In May last, Mary Pentecost died
At the request of William Pentecost, in his lifetime,
and of his son since his fathers DEATH have
taken charge of the estate of Thomas Penecost.
ANY one knowing where either of the sisters resides
or If dead who is entitled to her estate will greatly
obige by giving me the information.
r. r. COLLIER,
Aug. S-3taw4w Petersburg, Virginia.
The daily union., 1846-08-28
TERMS.
EXTRA CHARGES.

Boarders pay the current charges semi annually
in advance: day scholars pay quarterly.
As the recess forms part OF the exercises of the
academy, no deduction on that consideration is made
from the semi-annual account Day scholars are
not subject to this regulation. When a quarter has
been commenced the parents become subject to the
full expense OF board and tuition for the remaining
time
Extra charges for each of the languages, quarter
ly.
Boarders required to bring with them the ordi-
nary table furniture, consisting of two knives and
forks silver forks preferred two silver spoons,
a silver lumber, four table napkins, and six tow
els. They are also to be provided with bed and bed
ding, rpay $40 per annum if furnished by the in
stItntIon
The parents or guardians Of young ladies from a
distance requested to designate some correspond
in the District, who will be charged to liquldate
their bills, when due. IL is desirable that mer-
chant town be instructed to furnish the young la.
dies with the requisite articles of clothing, and that
provision be made if the charge devolve on the in
stituton. We
On Sundays, the uniform for winter consists of a
maroon-colored merino dress, a cape Of the same,
and black silk apron. No particular color is re-
qulred except Sundays.
Letters to be addressed to "The Directress of the
Ladies' Academy of the Visitation, Georgetown,
d. c." Aug l5--eod3t
The daily union., 1846-08-28
College Of New Jersey.


rNHE next session Of this institution will begin
Il on Thursday, the 18Th Of august.
The following is list of the instructors:
Rev. James Canahan, ID. D., president. ..
Rev. John Maclean, d, D., vice president and
Professor of the Greek language and literature.
Joseph Henry, M. D., IL. D., Professor of Nat
John Torrey, M. D., LII. D., Professor of Chem
istry and Natural History. .. ....t
Stephen Alexander, A. M, Professor Of Mathe-
matics and Astronomy. .... i
Rev; Matthew B. Hope, M. D., Professor OF
Bellies Lettres.
Eyer M. Topping, A. NJ, Adjunct Professor OF
the Greek and Latin Languages
A. Carbon de Sandrans, teacher of the French
language. .. .......
George Musgnye Gger, A. M, sesior Tutor
and Assistant Professor Of Mathematics.
n. Meriu Owen, A. M, Tutor in Mathematics.
John t. Dufield, A. M, Tutor in Greek.
Thomas w. Catiel, A. M, Tutor in Latin.
Henry J. David, Teacher, pro tem., of the Ger
man Language @ '.F....
Lectures are delivered on the various subjects
studied during the college COURSE and ample proyia-
ion rs made for the Illustration Of all the lectures
natural philosophy, chemistry, natural history, and
astronomy. The college possesses an excellent APP
paraius, museum Of natural history, comprising
valuable collections-in zoology, botany, mineraogy,
and entomology. ... ..0'| T
The charge for tuition is s25 session, or $50 a
year. .-. ... .... ..
There is no extra charge for instruction in French
or German.
Connected with the college there are two refeeto-
ries, in one of which board is furnished at 81 IS
week, and in the other at 80 25. The highest price
for board in private families is 50 a week During
the last year several students obtained board at
III l2I week each, Others at 81 25, and at 81 so,
and some low rs cents. ".
Persons wishing to enter college, should, if prac-
ucable, present themselves for examination at the
beginning of the college term, or day two pre-
vious. .. (
July l3-eod4w