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srong singer ectng the parting Of Hector and Adromache
he escapes aud approaches another collection Of citizens most
OF whom Young men, who amusing themselves with
grotesque figure ia their midst who hears in his hand lighted
lamp, and replies TO the gay sales Of tho crowd only with
looks OF supreme contempt He departs from the city by the
northern gate and seeks the plane trees OF the academy and
there listens in mute delight Plato dcourses his hrong
OF disciples He returns and enters the Assembly, where
orators striving for the popular favor and applauded
hooed according they speak well ILL., Tor each
critic, who in his youth listened to Pereles, who is in the
daily habit OF hearing Acbades and attending the lectures Of
lsocrates He wanders the Piraus and mnges with the
crowd Of merchants whose conversation is Of foreign lands
and their productions, of tariffs and loss and gain He
tires to Mount Hymetus TO enjoy the cool breeze OF evening"
and watch the little groups which lie along the banks Of the
mcandeng Iyssus discussing Thucy ddes history Of
The Peoponnesian comparing the merits OF the phi
losophy Of Zeno and Aristppus perhaps recalling
expression Of Plato, jest of Acblades or exaagance
of Dogenes Al last he ends the day reclining the table Of
iend the delcaces Of whose board might tempt the
appetite Of Apcus and the mysteries OF his cuisine the admit
ration Of Vatel Thus have we traced our Alhenian
through the occupations Of single day. Perhaps, the
morrow, he may ascend the Parhenon rich in painting and
statuay which could shame the collections Louvre the
Vatican in whose midst the statue of Minerva respen
dent in ivory and gold and cheating the mind of the behoder
with the idea that the goddess had descended in popra
persona to watch the fortunes OF Athens Or perhaps
he may visit the school Of Isocraes, the Stadium the
nightly assembly upon the bill Of Mars But follow him where
may, find printing presses in Athens Its inhabi
ans gathered from observation and oral instruction knowledge
Whcn made them discriminating IN taste, profound IN reason
ing and susceptible every thing grand and beautiful The
city vast gymnasium, and all its inhabitants pupils
Dr. Johnson nothing Of Athenan life in London. There
recers of at the Of Fleet street, no
contests for laurel Old Druy, sages ustrucng
the people from day day. sauary and paintings keep
alive the love of the ideal teach the people the
elements Of beauty and the principles Of taste On the
ary he that those who could not read necessarily
Ignorant and hence his remark That he erred have
from the fact that the highest degree Of intelligence and
nemen prevailed Athens hundreds of years before the in
yention of printing Years after the period in Gecan history
to which we have REFERRED when the Romans Atica
the conquered Ahenan gave laws his in matters
Of Horace, in his second book. thus acknowledges
that servile imitation of Grecan models which is apparent
throughout the whole Roman literature.
sGrecia capita forum yietorem cepit ct artes
Intul agrest Latio."
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CORNERSTONE OF THE NATIONAL WASHING
TON MONUMENT.

The Building Committee of the National Washington Mo-
happy that the excavation for the
foundation Of the Monument has been completed and the
sonry will be very commenced.
The cornerstone white marble block Of six eight TONS
will be at the railroad depot in few days, when il is intend
ed to place upon large sone-wagon and expected to
be conveyed the site Of the Monument by fellowcit
zens under the direction and management Of Mr. PHILIP
Ennis, and of which due notice will be given to the public
As this present. and has free from the quarry
to the depot, the committee wish it to go free to IFS resting
place. THOMAS CARBERY,
GEO. WATTERSTON,
VIM. A. BRADLEY,
NAY l6, ls4s Building Committee.
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The committees however, heartily concur in the suggestion
OF sending Minister 10 tho Papa States The accession Of
the present Pope promises furnish epoch in the affairs az
those States which win rank with events belonging 10 The his
tory OF Italy in the days Of lis former glory That country
which has SO long lived upon ecoecons finds in our own
times, impulse given ts hopes. The present Pontf
seems to unite with clear and comprehensive views Of his du
ties as prince, courageous purpose elevate the condition
OF his people, Born In the mdt of which awaken Inc
nobest associations he is bending his energies 10 resnsa
his country and displays by the which he has aea
dy adopted that he is imbued with the spirit of the nnetee
century. Abolishng secret and odious tribunals ouenng
door for the entrance Of the humbest petitioner recalling az
lies banhed for political offences comforting honors unon
OF science dusng instruction among the poorer classes
encouraging the arts unfeteng the energies Of the press
purifying the services Of religion aiding the commerce Of his
country by wise measures inviting modern Improvements TO
spring up in the midst of the ruined temples and Of
decayed States he presents spectacle of the highest moral
interest Contributing his part towards the advancement Of
the world, Italy, under his Government upon new
There great numbers Of people connect
cd with the church, the head of which stands the Pope and
1t cannot be unimpoan TO open intercourse with Gov
eminent over which he the authority Of prince
Minister residing at Rome would be well employed in dsing
knowledge OF our free institutions and encouraging our COM
merce with the Papa States.
The committee recommend that the President be authorized
to send Minister to those States that may express our
interest in the progress Of those reforms which have been
menced since the accession Of the present Pon and which
have awakened SO much hope throughout the world.
The committee also in the opinion of the President
expressed in his late message that the amcabe ea-
tons should be cultivated with the several independent States
upon this continen and recommend that appropriations be
made for opening diplomatic relations with the republics of
Bolivia Guatemala, and Ecuador Related to the
Governments Of this hemisphere it duty spread and
encourage among Them free and friendly intercourse the
great principles OF constitutional liberty.
The committee respectfully report bill for carving ont
their views.
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stroyer Man no the turkey with less decacy Of discn-
naton eschews but checs all The manufacturer gives
him. with not very nice additions such copperas &c.
1.-THE reference here is 10 an engravng.]
The narcotic properties of tobacco TO which it s
cinang powers remind only Of the Confessions Of
the Opium Eater but of the effect also OF the "befeint
and another substance called "clurus Of the East Indis
where both freely used both medicinesand opaes
ing the power begue the Imagination with The delight
ful reyeries The similarity in the medicinal properties with
those OF tobacco, suggest if our planting friends will
cuse the timaon, whether these Aatc drugs may moi
some day, yet is ehoped deeply wrapped he
womb time be made TO take the place OF great STAPLE
Would il NOT, in word, be more amentable than stranye
arveng natives of the east caed free) SUPPLY
the process Of me substitutes for two of the great products
OF the planting States entirely and the other in graf
measure the product Of slave abora labor with much
better provided and kindly cared for than any laborng
class in Europe
The churrs above alluded to- is an ertract from hemp
the CaGb ndcd II what is said of the betenut be irle
il ought certainly be introduced into the veterinary practice
of country, Than which practice nothing art certainly,
well be in lower rude and unsatisfactory
We might here introduce, it only for the reason asst
stated extended notice illustrate their similarity
effects to the narcotic Of which treating but that
would swell this article to immodeate length, and
shall assign IT. if can another and contiguous position
contentng ourselves here with this reference
that may repay the attention of the curious reader But
again 10 the subject in hand.
No. offers, its regular articles, the following:
Northern arkansas, and its natural advantages;
Essay Writing and the Press; Texas, as a Sugar
Country; history of the SIX Culture; contnu-
alton of the review Of Cousins Phiiosophy of HIS
for1; Soliel's Sdccharometer. Then come shorter
miscellaneous papers. Out of the preceding, we
select for our readers the subjoined, as clever and
agreeable; noting, however, that the names and
foreign words in the text are so misprinted as 10
have asked at our hands much correction. In one
case (his use Of the Latin adage cinlini sectores
the ingenious author Hon. ]. T. Nesbitt seems to
US to msapply, as well as mis-spell the phrase. 1t
does not mean. as he supposes, laborious trJqer,
but mean, sordd person. So says, at least, Eras-
mus. LIN Latin it is cunine sector, cutter Of the
mean herb cummin. If the Greek spelling be meant,
that would be cyanini. There was Mount CT
minus, through which Hercules made cut: but
that was vast labor somewhat of the sort TO which
DIR. Lieber's inadequate poem would incite US.
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Approved, May 9, ls4s.
JAMES X. POLK.
[PuBLrc-No. 27.l


AN ACT in addition to act therein mentioned.
Whereas, by certain approved March second eighteen
hundred and there granted to the State Of
Indiana, TO aid in constructing the Wabash and Erie canal
quantity Of land equal to oneha Of FIVE sections wide
each side of said canal and whereas by act approved
February twenty seventh eighteen hundred and ortyone,
there confirmed said State the lands selected under said
grant for that part of said canal between the mouth of Tip
pecanoe river and Tere Haute and license given said
State to select other lands subject private entry, such part
OF said selection holden against the State by the legal
ncumbrance title Of others; which last selections have
never been made and completed: Therefore,
BE enacted By the Senate and House Of Representatives.
The United States Of america IN Congress assembled, That
the State Of Indiana be- and hereby authorized TO select out
any Of the public land in said Stale subject private entry,
quantity Of land which, together with the land already
Gel we'd and holden by said State for the construction Of the said
Wabash and Erie canal will make the full amount equal to
half Of FIVE sections width each side Of said canal
Proridd nevertheless That selection shall be made of
any land but such private entry the first
day Of April, Domin thousand eight hundred and
forty eight.
Approved, May 9, lsis.
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70 btfftTHf
Resolved by The Senate and House Of Representatives. 81
The United States Of America in Congress assembled That
the thanks Of Congress DUE and they hereby endere
Major General Zachary Taylor and through him 70 the Off
and soldiers Of the regular army and Of the volunteers
under his command, for their vsor skill and good conduct
conspcunusy dysdon tho teniy second and twenty third
days Of February last In the battle Of Buena Vista, In defeat
ing Mexican army Of than four times their NUMBER,
consisting Of chosen troops, under their avoriie commander
Gereral Santa Anna
Resoird That the President Of the United States be
qucsed to be struck gold medal with devices
bemaca Of this splendid achievement and presented to MAJOR
General Zachary Taylor testimony OF the high sense en-
teraned BY Congress Of his udous and distinguished
duct that memorable occasion.
Roied, That the President Of the United States be re-
quoted the foregoing resolutions 10 be communicated
Major General Taylor such terms be may deem best
calculated to give effect 10 the object thereof
Approved, May 3, is4s.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
'AssED AT THE FIRST SESSION rHIRrrrrH oosenrs
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
[PuBLIc--No. 26. ]

[PuBLIc-No. 26.
AN ACT authorizing Of the United States Circuit and
District Courts at Chicago, Illinois
BE enacted By the Senate and House of Representatives.
he United States Anaerisa Congress assembled, That
of the circuit and district Of the United States
for the State Of Illinois shall hereafter be held at the city Of
Chicago on the first Monday Of July in each year.
ROBT. G. WINTHROP,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
G.. M. DALLAS,
Vice President Of the United States and
President of the Senate.
Approved, May 9, ls4s
JAMES X. POLK.
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India Rubber isnow proposed 10 nsuse elesrsphc wes
Gua pcrcha has been tried in The Passac river with so much
success that the company propose an effort
from Jersey City . New York BY laying insulated wires
der water Mr. Wilson, Of the Trenton Telegraph Office,
has suggested TO The company according the Gaze the
experiment OF insulating their whole line with gutia percba
and buyng six inches in the ground instead Of supporting
H. as now, upon poles AT present The great exposure Of
the wires subjects them TO innumsbe and constant inter-
ruplions.
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FROM CUMBERLAND. lMp. J

MoUSr sayaer IRos Cozr.Sr.-We learn from the
Cumberland Civilian that the suit which instituted
the part Of certain bondhodss Of the old Mount Savage Iron
Company aside the sale Of the property Of the Company
made BY the Sheriff Of Allegheny county the lh day Of
November s47 has been Withdrawn the parties dsputng,
on examination being satisfied that the sale made the best
possibly that could have been made under the circumstances
and the interests Of their clients required racson Of
the sale. All objections the sale accordingly with
drawn, and thercupon II ratified by the Court
In alIuding to il the Civilian remarks
'This shadow having passed away, doubt not that
brighter day will dawn upon the works, which win also
shed their nvgoang light upon the energies Of the aborng
Of Allegheny county"
In AIeghsny County Court now in session, the suit between
the George Creek Coal and Iron Company Christian f.
Detmod in regard the forfeiture Of lease Of the Iona
coming Iron Works by the defendant from the plaintiffs
dct given for the defendant. There was stipulation 10
the that Mr. Detmod produce iron ia x months
from the date Of the lease This he unable TO do after
expanding large Of money, consequence Of the
Nv Of the winter Of 1866 The question turned upon
point whether The forfeiture had been waived the Court
believed had and the jury gave verdict accordingly The
Civilian the viii 90 up TO the Court Of Appeals
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Ciss Advertiser claims that including the prodoct made
Dayton, ax-seed oil Il made IN The vicinity Of Crrcrs
than any other point in tho United States In is41
there two linseed iii mills 10 Cincinnati. Now there
sir, which annually make 10 600 barrels OF OIL The Ad
veer says the oil cske which remains scr pressing
the OIL exported principally England, where Il 10 fed
cattle Of this not less than eight millions pounds ship.
ped or from Cincinnati annually
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Lars rRox ST.. DosISso--Advices from 81. Domingo
the Goth umo that The people throughout the island
we're armine themselves against the Government An army
collecting Margcane which TO join another army
Of insurgents Of 1000 strong from Jacme that were short
distance from Mssoane they then Immediately TO at
tack the Government troops The people appeared be very
much exaspcraisd sgainss the President.
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[RrsOrurros-PuBIrc, No. 81

JOINT RESOLUTION respecting contracts for hemp for The
OF the American Navy.
Resolved By the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
The United States Of America in Congress assembled, That
the Secretary Of the Navy be and he hereby authorized, IL
10 his opinion will be advanageousio the public interest," TO
make contracts Cor exceeding five years Tor the
purchase Of American hemp for the Of the Un
ted Navy provided the be had Of equal quail
y with best foreign hemp and at price not exceeding
the average price Of such hemp for the last five years. the in
spection and delivery lie at the place Of purchase.
Approved, May ., ls4s.
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TPuBLIc-No. 2s.1

AN ACT to make Ship Island, in the collection district Of
Pearl river port OF delivery, and to authorize the appoint
ment Of deputy collector for said pert.
Be enacted by the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires Of the United STATES Of america in CongTess assembled,
That Ship Island in the collection district Of Pearl RIVER in
the State Mississippi hereby made port Of delivery and
that the President Of the United States be authorized with
the advice and Of the Senate appoint deputy coli
ecto reside said port Of ship Island who is hereby
hozed perform the duties 81 collector Of the customs and
who shall before he the duties Of his Office take and
subscribe the oath contained in and the prescribed
by the seventh section Of the Of the Sd March, eighteen
hundred and seventeen entitled can continue in force
entitled further provide for the collection Of
duties on imports and tonnage &c, and who shall give
bond for the and faithful discharge Of his duties, in the
same manner as collectors naval officers and surveyors
required give bonds under existing laws and the compen
saon aforesaid deputy collector shall be the fees etab
hed by law for the services he may perform. and no more
Approved, May Q, ls4s.
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SoUTH CARoLISa.


Divide the population Of the two States into families Of five
each, there will be 81 700 families IN Rhode Island and
$40 in South Carolina Give each family, and to the
horses cae hogs and sheep attached TO EACH the amount
Of grain potatoes and hay usually consumed by them, and il
will appear that South Carolina viii be deficient in selesup
ply much million and half bushels, while Rhode
Island will have surplus OF very nearly that amount This
arises from the fact that South Carolina has horses and
cattle support than Rhode Island. Thus there are in
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IL OF all kinds.

Suppose them be equ that both States have enough
Il wheat, rye, oats barley potatoes and hay TO support their
population and CATTLE the comparative incomes Of The two
States would stand thus
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The small pox has recently prevailed TO extent IN Hm-
burg having been brought h,her by party Of indiana II
has since made its appearance at Carlisle, derived from the
former place.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-18
CONGRESSIONAL.
Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer


WASHINGTON. FEBRUARY II, 1913.
U. s. SENATE.
Sundry petitions and memorials were presented.
MIR. Yulee moved 10 take up Mr.. Dickinson 5
resolutions relative 10 The acquisition oil new ter
ritory, which was agreed TO- and Mr.. Y. resumed
his remarks and proceeded with his argument
Mr.. Fooie followed in reply, and undertook 10
say that enlightened public sentiment in the
South wonld not sanction one word that had been
uttered by the Senator from Florida.
Mr.. Yulee rose to reply, but
The Vice President announced that the hour
had arrived for the consideration of the order of
the day, the Ten Regimen: Bill.
Mr.. RuSk being entitled 10 the floor, spoke al
length in favor Of The bill. He mainlained that
The title OF Texas 10 the Brasos was clear and
unquesticnable, and he discussed the question at
much length.
Mr.. Greene has the floor on this question for
Tomorrow.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Conger offered a resolution directing The
printing OF ten thousand copies OF Lieut. Emory
report-which was adopted.
MIR. Palfrey offered a resolution relative to the
war.
On motion, the House then went into commits.
tee OF The Whole, and proceeded 10 The consdera-
ton OF The Loan Bill.
Several members offered amendments 10 the
bill, and the committee was addressed by several
gentlemen in succession.
Great confusion prevailed all day in the Hall.
Finally, The committee rose and reported The bill
TO The House, and in lis amended form i, passed
by yeas 1872, nays II.
On motion the House then adjourned.
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