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THE HON. ]. R. INGERsoLL.

The following Letter from the Hon. JOSEPH R.
INcERsoLL was read in he Philadelphia City Con-
ference on Tuesday evening last, and ordered to be
published. twill be sen that, as we announced
some time since, Mr.. lnsersol win not be candi-
date for reelection. Ht has been an able and a
faithful representative, aid the Conference WILL no
doubt, before its adjournment, pass some resolution
expressive Of its sense the merits and services of
one who has been an bnor not only to Philadel-
phia, but the naton.-Ienn. Inquirer.
PiILADELPHIA, SEPT. S, ls4s.
GENTLEMEN: had the ionor, two months since, publicly
to my intention nd be again candidate for Con-
gress My object in that communication was to afford
Wing friends ample and eaiy opportunity to reflect upon
successor. It is proPr that the body upon which de-
wolves the immediate duty making nomination should be
formally and officially appri1sd 81 the circumstance beg
leave therefore, Delegates Of the Wing City
Confidence wish that my should not b
brought before them a candidate N
With sincere respect and esteem,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
]. r. INGERSOLL.
To the Delegates of the Wing City Conference.
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QUIET HUmoR-l have not thing to sayi nothing is OF
more Importance than another am faaer than pancake
emptier than Judge - tcig tchen the head is IN II
duler than country stage when the actors are of c-
pher-an0 acknowledge life at all only by an occasion
al convusona cough and permanent phIepmac pain in the
chest am weary Of the world and the world is weary Of
me- My day gone into twilight and don't think il worth
the expense Of candles. My wick hath thief in IL mt
can't muster courage to snuff il. inhaIe sufocaon
can't distinguish veal from mutton nothing interests me
Ts IL o'clock, and Thure is Just now coming out upon
the New Drops Jack kech aerty tuckinp up his greasy
sleeves to do the last office Of mortality vet canno, elicit
groan or moral reflection. you told me the world will be
at an end tomorrow should just say, "Wi !" have
not rotion enough @ 10 dot my is much less 10 comb nv
eyebrows eyes set in my head NV brains are cone
out to see poor relation in Moofeds and thew did not saw
they'd come back again my skull is Grub street attic 10
letno so much joint stool le in il nv hand writes
not just as chicken about Rtfh ,pbsn eir head
are IT. 0, for vigorous fit Of govt Of collie oothache
an earwig in my auditory, fly my visual organs main i
ethc sharper, the evidence Of life b ibis spa,hv
this death Did you have obstinate cold s;x or
seven weeks unintermttng chill and suspension Of hone
fear conscience, and every thing Yet do try All can 10
cure II; try wine, and spirits, and smoking and snuff in
unsparng quantities. but they oil only 10 make me worse
instead Of better. sleep damp ROOM buf does me no
good; come home late nights, but do not fell psM
amendment i-Chdrlcs Lamb
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CONTRACTS on THE SABBlTH.-A case recently de-
cded IN the Supreme Court Of Massachusetts, Chief Justice
SHAW presiding, in which the validity the statute prohibit
ing secular business the Lords Day was fully recognised
An action was brought by j. l. Potter against g. E. Greey
Tor violation OF bond not 70 bread his own
account for any other person except the plaintiff over
certain route, for specified length Of me Greedy pleaded
that though the bond dated week day. in fact
made and signed the Lords Day. between sunrise and sun
set; and, not being work Of necessity, charity, mercy
was IN contraventon Of the Lords Day act and consequently
null and void Chief Justice Shaw decided that the bond IN
this void because made at time when such an ac
could not be legally done, and gave judgment accordingly fol
the defendant.-Bost0a Trdreur
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AN OUTRAGE IN IOWA,

It is conceded that the Locoocos have elected Con-
gresham in Iowa. But they claim BOTH The Wings on
the other hand insist that Mr. MILLER, their candidate against
Taoarsos, elected, BY virtue Of audueny exclud-
ed by the Locofoco canvassers.
Mr. MLLER received majority Of 493 in Monroe county
But his majority returned only 30 The apology for
this is that LocofOco Judge, whose duty return
the pobook with abstract Of the VOTE neglected to do
the law required
The Secretary Of State made this the basis Of his action
When he discovered how the matter STOOD he made bet
that the Locooco candidate would obtain the certificate Of
election. As his business make the certificate
he his bet 1t to be whether Congress will
ton this Infamous fraud-Aibany Epening Journal.
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COLLEGE OF ST. JAMES

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
FJHE next session will begin Monday Ortoer cd On
which day all the students are requested "a ATTEND nc.
tuay New students may then present themseve for
nation and will be admitted into any class for which bey
be qualified. - -
THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL will also re-onen :, he
day. Pupils who have acquired the elements az noh
and twelve years of age received into the
school and prepared for admission into the college
The Of studies in the grammar school and in the col
ege is full and thorough and the situation and dscnoe ~
the Institution highly conducive to industry and order
mercantile Of study provided for those who de-
sire It, e WV W.
Application for the admission Of pupils or for further neor
nation, may be made TO JOHN h. KERFoOT
Rector, College Of ST. James r. o. MARYLAND.
aug 5--2awd&ctOI
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found them, almost persisted with hunger and thirst The
Indian got water and gave them bread and in about ten
minutes began get ready start being 50 near me IN
dans that had committed the MURDERS oor guide was ANXIOUS
10 return. We started to go by tae Company farm' ud
had not got than miles, where we got oil Of creek
before we Indian coming toward US ne came UP
speed and spoke very friendly to me- but told my Indian
he would kill me, and put his hand his pistol Ny india
asked him if he old woman that he would XII an ou
that sick, with sick wife and chdren After tney
had talked for time he replied that as ne never ad sheu
blood he would not but said tell him hurry ana DC gone
for the muerers will follow and kill him before he gets 70 the
Umatila. Ny Indian told to hurry started and tne
Indian followed close behind for distance, and then ieI
and got to the farm where were to change horses
We directed to stop here till night but the Frenchman
would not let stay for he said the Indians would DC hee
before night Here the first fire that Margaret and two
Of the children had since Monday. We warmed lew
minutes and started though would to the Bishop
When out sight turned and thought we would
risk going the fort We-went fast could but
after dark Margaret gave out and had TO be tied to the
Indians back, but got to the fort ahout ID siac MT
NcBran helped into empty room, and we soon had
IRE We had hardly got before Mebean came 70 me,
and wanted me 10 leave my family with him, and godown
the vay by myself but Ifeused to leave e lori ana wouo
not go; Tut God fed here until Mr. ogen came up rom
Fort Vancouver and brought the womenand children here
We had spend one month among Romah Catholics and In
dams, and fed for meat, having but little bread
helped to eat horse which my vile the dyseneiy
Mr. Ogden one Of the principal agents 81 the Hudson
Bay Company, took down to Oregon city, After we go
CITY, Jonn Law uleu, WAS Sia''
with Alex Findey. can say but little nDre about the mas
sace we may say, however, that was nothing but tn
hand Of Almighty God that delivered out Of the hands
1 these cruel sayages
The climate of Oregon is pleasant and healthy Wheat
good here so are vegetables Father Courtney killed b.
the falling Of tree Putnam lost his Wit with the camp e
ve There is call here for all kinds Of machinery an
now Building and grist mill for Rees Cotte Jam
and Lydia married about newyear Jane lost her hus
| band this month the rest well.
Yours, &c. JOSIAH OSBORN.
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THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENcER

The subscription price of this paper for year is THREE
DoLLAls, payable in advance.
For the long Sessions of Congress averaging eghtmonths
the price will be Two Dollars for the short Sessions One
Dollar per copy.
reduction of 90 per cent Cor one-h Of the full CHARGE
will be made any who shall order aud pay for, at one
time five copies Of the Weekly paper; and like reduction
of IS per Cor one-ouh Of the full chage to any
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No accounts being kept for this paper, will not be for
waded any unless paid for in advance nor sent any
longer than the time for which il is SO paid for
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The Pike, commonly called Jack when under three four
pounds in weight, lis q weknown fish like many Of u.s.
better known than trusted treated. He is greedy,
ciabe, tyrannca savage, and is hated like Bluebeard
Every body grds at him with spear, ga hook, net snare
and even with powder and shot He has not friend in the
world The horrible gorgehook is especially invented for the
torment of his Notwithstanding, he fights his way
vigorously grows into immense strength, despite his many
enemies, and lives longer than his greatest foe, His
voracy is unbounded, and like the most accomplished
porae officer he is nearly omnverous, his palate giving the
preference however, fish, flesh, and fowl Dyspepsia
intercs with his digestion and he possesses quality that
would have been valuable at La Tappe-he fast without
Inconvenience for sennigh He gorge himself then
beyond the gls without the slightest arrangement of the
stomach He is shark and ostrich combined His body is
comey to look at and il he could hide his head-by no
diminished one-hs green and silver vestue would
attract many admirers. His Incorporate habits, however,
render him object Of disgust and dread He deveurs lis
children but, strange say, likes better for eang)
the children of his neghbors. Heat spos his appetite cold
harpens it and this very day (30h December, ls46)
friend has sent me gormandizing specimen, caught by
armed gudgeon amds the ice and Of the Thames
Marrow. | envy the pixies constitution
'... Handbook OF Angling.
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AT the opening last week. Of the Essex Railroad leading
from Salem Mass to the city Of Lawrence, collation.
provided for about 700 persons The Boston Transcript
speeches were made by J. s. CABor ESQ., President of the
road, and several Others and every thing of delightfully."-
On the way up Presidential was taken and the result
was as follows For Gen. TAILOR 400 for MARTIN VAN
BuRES 90 for LEWIS CAss Al for GERRIr SMITH on
platform 40. Every lady for TAYLOR! The an
nounceent Of Gen. TArLoRs large majority was in
the train with shouts Of applause.
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LEEsBURG ACADEMY.

THE situation OF Principal OF the Leesburg Academy nav
ing become vacant IN consequence OF the appointmeo.
Nm BgSrpIcr to one Of the Protesorships in the Navy the
Trustees of that institution prepared directive proposals
from those who may desire the vacant place The Academy
has good endowment from the State aud is well suppeu
with philosophical apparatus carefully and udciou CHOSEN
by the late Principal Il Is situated in the couh low =
Ioudoun county, Virginia, of the heahiest ana o I
tile counties OF the State and in the midst Of an
moral population. II is desired that those who may 49,;
apply should do speedily, accompanying Their I
with the evidences OF their qualifications None n wv
WIN. H. GRAY,
aug 3l-cp2w President Of tne n0Au y
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The steamship Georgia, the second Of the New York and
New Orleans line Of mail steamers, to in connexion with
the Crescent city, launched in New York Wednes.
day. The dimensions Of this superb vessel follows
Length 275 feet breadth Of beam 40 feet depth of hold 255
feet breadth amdshps 80 feet tonnage 2s0o The Georgia
is said to DO the largest steamship built this side Of
the Atlantic and, with the single exception Of the Great B
tain, larger than any constructed in Europe
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melancholy accident Occurred in Alexandra on Thursday
evening. fine little boy, of Mr.. Patterson, living al
the upper end OF Prince street. accidentally struck by his
mother with leather strap The blow was a slight one and
the strap small one but the little boy fell and died in
short time. He may have been injured in the fall The
grief of the afflicted parents and especially of the MOTHER
this sudden and melancholy event. excessive. The family
have the sympathies Of all our citizens. Gaz.
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GREAT FIRE IN THE WooDs ON LosG IsLASp.-On Fri
day last Ie broke out at Of the coaps near Cook
public house, at Isp which has proved more destructive than
any previous one on the island II has been confined almost
exclusively 70 the Forest spreading space Of ten miles
long and five wide extending in an easery direction from
whence i commenced An immense quantity Of valuable
wood has been destroyed and up to last Monday evening
when informant left the fire was still raging
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THREE MONTHS, EXTRA PAY

VOLUNTEERS, AGENTS, and OTHERS are hereby
informed that extra copies OF all the necessary Official
blank FORMS rules regulations and Instructions together with
various acts Of Congress In relation pensions the Reyoa
onary and Mexican wars be had the printing Office
OF the undersigned the Pension Office. Also blank
powers OF attorney for three months extra pay bounty
have to them any way directed letter. post bid
and enclosing dollar copy Of each dollar worth or
more Of any Of the above designated forms.
sep 6--eoStif G.. ALEXANDER, Printer,
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The new and commodious Building on the corner of l4h
and streets, recently erected for the Preparatory Depart
ment of the Columbian College, now completed and wi
be opened Monday evening" the lth instant O'Clock
P NJ. by appropriate ceremonies. Several addresses from
distinguished gentlemen will be delivered on the OCCASION
and the friends of the COLLEGE and the public generally are
respectfully invited to attend.
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A LATE LETTER FROM WILLARD FILLMORE
FROM THE MOBILE ADVERTISER.

THE MOBILE ADVERTISER. n
We take peculiar pleasure in laying before the public
the subjoined letter from Mr. FrILaoRE the subject
of ABOLITION which has been furnished by Gov GAYLE
for publication It will be found frank and explicit and all
that any Southern man could expect from ctn Of free
State Indeed perfectly soujsl that the South could
ask-and stamps ndebly with the charge Of Abo
honism wht the Lococo press of the South have been
endeavoring fix upon the distinguished and patriotic writer
There is prominent of any party north Of the Po
tomac who is eer from all faint suspicion of abolonsm;
none @ho in feeling principles is further removed from ia
naacism entertaining sounder or more conservative
,ews and ready stand by the constitution, and
the rights of the South guaranteed by the constitution than
WILLARD FILLMORE
Governor GAYLE, in transmitting the letter, writes as
follows
NOBLE AUGUST 80, ls4s.
DEAR SIR; will thank you publish the enclosed letter
in the Advertiser.
Before left Washington, that the Southern Demo-
cratic papers asserting eckessly, and, believe with
out the slightest foundation, that Mr. Fillmore aboi-
ZIONIST addressed him letter that subject and received
the reply sent you.
Though this charge made with bodness in the South,
will affirm that respectable of either party
in the North would endorse it. Upon this subject is
sounder than Mr. Fillmore and between him and General
Cass advantageous comparison could be made.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
C. c. LAsGDoS, Esq. JOHN GAYLE.
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UNITED STATES SCHOOL, AGENCY,
FOR SUPPLYING TEACHEkS,'
I2l Nassau street. New York CITY.

TIME attention otose about employ Teachers tor Schools
and Families is invited this agensy, which has been IN
successful operation for past and has been the means oil
supplying many schools and families with teachers.
register kept containing the names OF those teachers
wishing employment and the list comprises OF the
most competent instructors in the country.
To those wishing further particulars circular VIII be sent
receiving postpaid application.
sep St Il. Ill. WILCOA, proprietor.
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NAvAL-The U. S. frgae 81. Laurence Capt. Paulding,
bound TO Bremen and the Baltic went TO from Hampton
Roads Thursday morning.
The United States steamer Water Witch at Vera Cruz
the nth ultimo all well Sho to sail that day for
Fronera, to take in COAL and then proceed Immediately
Laguns, where she is at present stationed.
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ENECuToR,s SALE or vALUABLs LAND IN

- the county of Fairfax.-The undersigned, executor
OF the LAST will and of Robert Thrift, deeeastd w
on I'd day OF October next offer tor SALE on the
70 the highest bidder valuable Of Land, left by the
said Robert Thrift lying in the county OF Fairfax IN The State
Of Virginia. about miles from the city OF Washington
and FIVE from Georgetown adjoining the lands OF Geo. Minor
William Nelson and Others containing about $50 acres ne
land good quality, wewatered, and timely located ne
tract has fifty OF heavily Numbered land Is STU
d n desirable and healthy neghborhood aud has on il
convenient dwelling house and, from It's proximity to Mex
andra and other cities sdesrabe not only as rm Tor eu-
tIyation, but pleasant place OF residence. 49,
Terms Of sale one-fourh Of the purchase money w De
required in cash the balance be paid three equal annual
nstamens be secured by bonds and approved
security and deed OF trust upon the premises
For further particulars inquire at the Law oee Of swami
Swami on 5h street. opposite the CITY Hail. IN the city o.
and Of George and William Minor, Esqs, neal
the premises who will show them an! wishing to ex
anime the same - - - , :,
GEO. n. THRIFT, Executor Of X. Thrift, deed,
con, s-v,d Madison Courthouse, Va.
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UNIyEksrrY OF VIRGINIA..

TIME next OF the University viii
on the October, and continue without INTERRUPTION
until the 2oth June. The Faculty is composed as follows
GEsssER HARRIsoS, Nd, Professor OF Ancient Ian
guages - :, ,,dr, Ia,
gusges s,,hs,a,;..
Mr. wv r. RosERs Professor OF Natural Philosophy
RoBr E. RosERs MD, Professor OF Chemistry ana MA
Msgs H. CAprLL, Md, Professor Of Anatomy and Sur
gerry ne.ou IS N.d;c;n.
w., n McC;rrrEr, DID. and LID, Professor OF Moral
Philosophy.
To be admitted the University the student must be SIX
~ wears OF ave the Faculty authorized to dispense
b III, reouson the OF application tor admission
nv ~ brothers. Of whom be under the age OF SIX
teen. -, oh.-
Ifbe applicant admission has been student a. any oher
incorporated seminary he cannot be received INTO the
% n.ss he PRODUCES certificate from such seminary, or
other Satisfactory evidence the Faculty with respect to his
general good conduct So 49,
The Whole necessary expenses exclusive Of Clothes books
/ and nock Fl money are estimated as follows:
Board including furniture and attendance, Tor nine
months. -. .'''' 49,
Fees if single professor be attended, $50 y Two,
$50 each ifhree more, SIS each say.,...... -
F and candles to be furnished by the Proctor at cost
| and ner cent COMM ssion--estmated, IL only one
student in the dormtory, at $50 two in the same .
At. $3.50
Rent of an entire dormitory SIC; Tor halt oeeupied
by students. .'''''''''''''
Use Of library and public rooms.
S2i5
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The resignation Of the Governor General of Canada Carl
ELerS l. announced in the Montreal papers, apparently
official authority He rercs in consequence Of the continued
illness of his wife.
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PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT OF THE CO.
lumbar COLLEGE. ID. C.

TT the design Of the Trustees establish permanently
School OF high order in which youth may be thoroughly
fitted for college, or for other objects in life
For its accommodation they have erected elegant and
well constructed edce at the corner and 4h streets
An able and experienced will be placed at the head
having competent assistants associated with
him as the number OF pupils shall require.
Such il believed will afford the best ga-
ranty that the lust expectations OF its patrons win be fully
lied The school will be opened the first Wednesday OF Sep
TENDER.
N CHARGES QUARTER.
Elementary Branches, Reading, Writing, Ge... s. 90
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, Elements
OF History ~
Higher English branches, Algebra, Geometry Survey
C66mnositon Me- 10 90
I aim and Greek Classics ................ II so
aug 22-Stawdiw fUnon)
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JEFFERSON COLLEGE, Canonsburg, Pa.
NHE Fall Term Of this Institution will commence on We
l. uesday, the 18th day Of September next
aug 29-2awSw JAS. MCCULLOUGH, Secretary
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON. D. c.
ALEXANDER MCCORMICK,

Attends the prosecution OF claims before the various De-
partmen of the Government and particularly claims OF all
kinds arising out Of the late war with Mexico bounty land
or Treasury scrip arrearages par and mileage and for
horses other property lost Destroyed while IN the mill
tary service OF the United States &c.
Charges moderate Letters of inquiry, post paid, Will re-
ceiye prompt attention.
Copartnerships will be formed whsgents in other ces
ON
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OF. JOHNS INSTITuTE.-Severalpu pupils having been
- received after vacation, Tor whom announcer va
cation in October desired arrangements will be made
for their accommodation and suitable employment during tha
month Applications viii be received tor the admission
81 puns from other parents whose convenience the bene
1T Of whose children would be promoted BY such arrange
m.nt. sug-StdSc
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Good washing may be bad Al from IS % $40 Or he 'ess
MEnIcAL nEpARTMENT.

MEDICAL DEPART MINI !,
In the Medical Department. the session . o. te same length
as the Academic session. (nne MONTHS when enables nes
,,den,s ~ compete curriculum OF studies extensive
that Of any other Medical Institution in the Union by attend
ing only two lectures day They have, moreover the adj
vantage OF daily rigid examinations on the SUBJECTS discussed
in the daily lectures.
The expenses Of the Medical students the same as those
y VIM. S. KEMPER,
Proctor and Patron, University OF Virginia.
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