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From the Literary World.

LITERARY INTELLIegNcE.-In the press, by II.
Kernot, 633 Broadway, and will be ready in a few
days, A Letter 10 the Hon. Horace Mann, by Chss
Aston Bristed being Defensive Reply 10 the Ag-
gressive Assumptions and Gratuitous Allegations
Of that author, in his Lecture on Thoughts for
Young Men," upon the character Of the late John
Jacob Astor and the fallacious parallel drawn be.
tween him and Stephen Girard, with reference "a
the testamentary disposition and public bcqueath-
mcnts Of their estates, embracing remarks on Anne
ricsn opinions, habits, and society.
The EreLisH OPIUM EATER.-Two volumes o
the writings Of this celebrated individual will soon
be issued by Ticknor, Reed h Fields. The first
volume will contain, we understand, besides the
Confessions Of an Opium Eater, the remarkable
are continuation Of the Confessions. The second
volume will embrace M. de Quincey's Lives Of
Shakespeare, Pope, Gosfhs, Schiller, and Charlie,
Lamb, a galaxy Of names worthy to be intrusted
10 this great writer.
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The Gold Adxrnfure.

Many of tho accounts from California are allur-
ing and seductive, and probably true; yet we often
the other side Of the picture, as presented, we
suppose by the less fortunate explorers. An I'LL
nois paper states that Charles H. Randall Of Gala
tin, after spending year in California, writes
home az follows:
eff friend should ask my advice about coming
out here, should simply say 10 him. IL he wished
10 part with all the comforts Of life, and run his
chance for uncertainty, to come. II is nice
thing for you in your snug homes, enjoying all the
benefits OF good living and society, 70 look favora-
bly, upon the news from California; but II the cur
tain could be drawn aside, and you could sec
things as they exist, you would think il all folly
and vexation Of spirit"
The editor remarks: "Tbe general impression Of
returning emigrants appears to be, that although
more less Of gold is 10 be had for the digging;
yet taking into the account the exposure, hardship
and uncertainty Of net gain, II s, in the languages
Of the Tilted Dutchman too big boo for so little
horssrp
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ASoTHER NEW TowS.-Flint village, Michigan,
is thus spoken Of in a late number OF the Detroit
Tribune:
1--WE know OF no village in the State that gives
more solid evidence of prosperity. Its population
has reached three thousand five hundred The
dwellings and business houses arc Of a substantial
character, well painted, and tasty. IL contains
many goa head business men. The lumber bust
Is extensively prosecuted by many Of its citi
zens. IL is better than the risk Of California gold
hunting. The lumber dealers, this season, will
turn out immense quantities. Every thing in the
shape Of a lie in requisition. The Hazletons,
Deweys, Hamiltons, Rosevelts, Hggins's, and 9TH
ers we could name, are men highly 10 be priced
for their indomitable perseverance in driving bust
ness. Such men are a pleasing TO any village.
But, beside the lumber trade, the country in that
region Is Of the most inviting kind. None better
for the farmer. Grand Rapids il now Organized az
a city government. We should not be surprised 10
see our Flint heighbors knocking at the door Of the
capitol next winter, for charter for the same pur
posc."
And thus we grow. May we not, in connexion
with the above, quote the following paragraph from
a New York paper:
''EnIeRarIoS.-w have, lying before us, the
prospectuses Of two companies which have been
organized in London, for the purpose Of promoting
emigration 10 this country. The trustees, drec
tors, bankers and solicitors men, believe, Of
recognised high standing, and their plans Of opera
ton seem 10 be admirably arranged for success.
If understand clearly their mods opeTGndi, IL IL
that the North American Land Company, Of this
city, under the direction Of Thomas Rawlings,
esq. IL 10 select all lands for purchase, and the IL
ties are TO be investigated by Thomas Adds En-
NETT, esq The company In London find capital
TO cover purchase and forward emigrants, who are
their arrival in this city TO be located by the
company We have not had time TO read infinitely
through their printed documents. We have, how
ever, seen enough 10 Justify In speaking Of the
apparent practcability Of their plans. The capital
OF the two companies will amount 10 nearly two
millions Of dollars"
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A Railroad In. the North.

We learn from the Bangor Vhig that the agent
of the st. Lawrence and Atlantic road, a recent
visit to Portland, purchased engine manufac-
tured by the Portland company for the sum Of
$7.776, and engaged another to be built by the
same company for the sum of $4,000 The Wing
further says:
'fhe umpire states that the St. Lawrence and
Atlantic Railroad Company have recently received
100000 from the seminary Of st. Sulpice, and
$500,000 in the hands Of the city of Montreal
They to receive 100000 more from the
land company, which, with their present means will
enable them to complete sixty three miles,
half the length of their line, the present fall As
this is done, arrangement Is already concluded
by which they will receive the guarantee bonds Of
the province Of Canada, under the act of May 80,
lS4g, for nearly two millions of dollars more
amount sufficient TO complete and equip their road
to the boundary. This will be consummated in the
autumn of 1852.
'There is also great certainty felt that the Que.
bee branch of the st. Lawrence and Atlantic road
will be completed.
''The road from Portland 10 the line will be com
pleted in season TO meet the St Lawrence road and
then this great channel of business will be fairly
opened to the people of Maine. The prospects OF
this road seem altogether more encouraging than
those of any other road in New England"
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New Publications.

On the Use and the abuse Of Alcoholic Liquors, M
Health and Disease. Prize Essay. BY WILLIAM
h. CARPENTER, NJ. D., y. X. s., y. G.. s., kc.
Philadelphia Lea 4 Blanchard. 1850.
The prize Of one hundred guincas was awarded
10 the author Of this elaborate and able treatise for
writing "the best essay on the use Of alcoholic Ii.
quors in health and disease"
The substance oft can be most concisely indics-
tod by quoting the nterrogations to which Il is a
reply:
"i. What are the effects, corporal and mental,
OF alcoholic liquors on the human system?
-. Does physiology or experience teach us that
alcoholic liquors should form part OF the ordinary
sustensDce Of man, particularly under circum-
stances Of exposure 10 severe labor 10 extremes
Of temperature1 Or, on the other hand, IL there
reason for believing that such Of them is not
sanctioned by the principles OF science, the
suits Of practical observation
90. Are there any special notifications OF the
bodily or mental condition Of man, short Of actual
disease, in which the occasional or habitual use
Of alcoholic liquors may be necessary or bench
cislS
80. Is the employment Of alcoholic liquors ne
cessary in the practice OF medicneS II 30, in what
diseases, or in what forms stages Of disease, is
the use OF them necessary or benehcalp'
The above work IL for sale by Mcssrs. Taylor Il
Msury.
We have also received from Mr.. J. shilington,
Of the Odeon Building. copy Of Cruising in The
Last War;" novel, by Charles J. Peterson.
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NEW COLONY MIcHIGAN.-The Milwaukee
Sentinel describes an interview the editor recently
enjoyed with Mr.. A. c. Van Raate, the minister
and manager Of the affairs of the colony of Ho-
landers who have settled on Black Lake, in Ottawa
county. Michigan The Sentinel states that Mr.. or
Dominic (the name by which he is best KNOWN
Raslte is a man Of undoubted energy and perscyer-
snce, he has shown by his conduct with refer
ence 10 the matter Of their emigration 10 this
country:
amidst many difficulties in his way, with doubt
ers at home, as well as strong opponents 10 the
scheme, and the plan frowned upon by the king Of
Holland, he has persevered, and the colonists who
have settled under the charge Of himself and other
capable men, now prosperous and happy.
They have labored through the worst part Of their
adventure in a strange land, and are now enjoying
liberty Of conscience and civil privileges seated ON
their own land, and ready TO extend a hand 10 aid
others who wish 10 Join them. Il is probable, in
deed almost beyond doubt, that, after August
next measures will be taken for a very large emf
grafton from Holland, and that much wealth will
thus be brought into the country. There are no
emigrants who will do more for their adopted land
than will these same men.
eve, in Milwaukee, especially interested in
this colony, ms IL IL situated directly east Of
the Michigan shore; and, IL their lake could only
be entered by vessels 10 advantage, we should very
shortly reap the benefit Of trade with the colo
nists.
at IL confidently expected that am appropriation
will be made by Congress for piers at the entrance
Of Black Lake, which will, at small cost make Il
the best harbor the lakes there being for miles
a broad e1panse Of water, varying from twenty 10
seventy feet in depth. We shall keep our readers
advised ofany thing in the affairs Of this inter
csting colony"
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Amateur Concert nt Carusi's saloon, ON
Thursday evening. May 80.

I n order to complete Trinity Church, now build
il ing in this city, several ladies and gentlemen,
as distinguished for their musical talents as for
their religious sentiments, have kindly offered TO
give a Vocal and instrumental Concert, on Thurs
day evening next, at O'Clock.
They will be assisted by Professors Berlyn and
Carusi, who have volunteered their valuable SER
vices. Choice selections from the most celebrated
Italian and English composers will be performed.
The patronage Of the public IL respectfully re-
quested
The programme will be duly announced and
distributed.
Tickets 81; 10 be had at the principal hotels and
music stores Of the city.
No postponcmcnt on account Of the weather.
Nav ~
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SPEEDY JusTIok.-The negro man Ned, who
killed Mr.. John Crackhn, in Calvert county, on the
18th instant was tried by the judges Of the county
court Of that county the 18th. and found guilty
Of murder in the first degree, and on the 10th sen
fenced 10 be hung. II remains for the governor TO
fix the day Of execution Upper Marlboro (Md.)
Gaxfn<
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ADELPHI THEATRE.
Will open on MONDAY, May 81, for SIX DAYS
only, the beautiful

Will open on MONDAY, May 81, for SIX DAYS
only, the beautiful
Paradisteai Panoramic Painting OF
ADAM AND EVE,
The Hudson riuer, Virginia Scenes, &c.
manager. ............ '.........'. MIR. PRATT
Etrangez and CRANES Grand Classical Moving
Panorama of the Temptation of Adam and Eve,
and the expulsion from Paradise, portraying the
happy condition of Adam and his lovely Eve in
Eden, presenting the forbidden fruit their horror
and despair after dsobedience in eating the fatal
apple, while Satan, though trembling, exults over
his fallen victims The Hudson, with all its COM
mingled entertainments, the Natural Bridge, the
Railroad Bridge at Richmond, Ethiopian enjoyment
on the canal, scenes the James river, &C., &c,
all perfectly chaste and beautiful in conception,
uniting deep poetic imagery to the charms and
power of truth, that will make lasting impression
on the mind of every beholder.
Lecture, explanatory and appropriate.
Music in attendance.
QJ-Admission to first and second tiers, 25 cents
Private boxes, so cents. Gallery l2I cents. Chill
dren under ten years of age, l2J cents.
Doors open at n o'clock; Panorama will move at
quarter after O'clock.
May 25-6t
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FIeHrIso EDroRs.-We learn from Southern
papers that Judge Walker and DR.. Kennedy, the
editors OF the Delta and True Delta, fought duel
the 18Th at Bay st. Louis, with pistols, distance
twelve PAGES. Only fired once-neither party
hurt Judge Walkers friends then expressed
themselves satisfied and the parties left the field
without reconciliation, even explanation. tits
runored that Mr.. Maginnis, junior editor Of the
True Delta, also challenged Judge Walker.
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IoomMuNIcATED.I

RURAL FEsTvAL.-The ladies of st. Johns
(CarrolPs) Chapel, Montgomery county, propose
giving a rural entertainment at the Cottage, eight
miles north Of this city, about the middle of June,
for the benefit of the church now erecting. Due
notice will be given hereafter We hope the wea-
ther and all things may be favorable TO the good
object in which the ladies have nobly embarked
as we do not know of any place 80 convenient TO
Washington the Cottage at which agree
able day afternoon can be passed. Besides a
profusion of all the good things which the season
may afford, substantials will also be served up and
'that horse' will be rallied again. band OF good
music will be in attendance, and promise all
who patronize this festival the full worth of their
money.
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0J- Fourth Ward.-MEssRs. EDIroRs You
will please announce the following ticket as suit
able persons to represent the Fourth Ward in the
City Councils:
For Alderman-HUGH B. SWEENEY.
For Common CotinciI-WM. ii. WINTER, nj. p.
MOHUN, and JNO. THOS. CLEMENTS.
MANY yorERs THROUGHOUT THE WARD
May 25-eodU
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WIN SARAH BELLA MCLEAN.

NoTE.-Compctenta agents will visit various parts
of the country 10 advance the system OF "SELr-IS-
sTRUcTIoN" above referred 10. BY their aid, per-
king collections Of minerals and other speci-
mems can learn their names, properties, and uses,
EVERY FAMILY, in our Union. In this conneS-
ion, notice is also evidently due TO the public, that
an impostor, by the name Of Sheldon, by himself
and agents. has offered for sale various articles,
embracing minerals, under the title Of "Hoibrook
Apparatus," using every device 20 attach 10 II the
character and the responsibility Of Josiah Holbrook,
with which. u course, be has no conne1ion.
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Letter from Mrs. Mclean.
CrNoINNArI, April %. rs

CINCINNATI, April -, 1850.
Mr.. JOSIAH HoLBRooK: had the pleasure, my
esteemed friend, of receiving your letters few
days since, and thank you for the kind sentiments
expressed in regard TO myself / do indeed feel
with you intense interest in the progress of phi
lanthropic efforts 10 extend scientific intelligence
and industrial associations, which for many years
you have ably advocated. May God prosper
your efforts; and be assured that he will crown
with success a work OF such comprehensive good /,
inclusive of utility, fraternity, and happiness.
The present is an important era, as viewed by
the Christian philosopher. Never have the watch
men seen eye TO eye so clearly. Never has the de-
sire for universal peace and good will to men pre-
vailed widely IA at this day. Although tumults,
discord, and chaos exist in political governments,
and vice and selfishness strive for the mastery in
social organization yet IL is evident that the deter
mined purpose of Chrstendom is the subverson of
error, a nearer approach to national brotherhood,
and the unity and elevation of the human family.
Allow me to say that consider your scheme for
the reciprocity of productive labor, moral purity
and mutual benefit, as an important feature in the
signs of the times. wish you success in the "na-
tional movement you propose, which has for its
basis general intelligence, good morals, and self
education The value of the correct training of
the thoughts and habits of children cannot be too
highly estimated. trust may be able TO present
the subject acceptaby TO the consideration of our
common school superintendent and other friends
Of education in Cincinnati.
have 10. day received the elaborate and highly
pleasing offering Of portfolio filed with the beau
tlful Work OF inc ucdf unutf influence
Of your valuable instructions. My heart filled with
emotions, and my eyes with tears, as ] examined
each specimen with admiration and care, and re-
hected that these little hands employed, while
their precious hearts pulsated with kindly feelings
for me in preparing this offering Of love. Thank
them for me- ] consider IL great honor and a
great privilege TO be thus noticed. May the Lord
bless them, and infuse into their young minds a
large share Of heavenly grace; and, as they grow
in years. may they experience an increasing desire
for science The arts bencvolence, industry, and
ligion, with just estimate Of the future accounta-
bility and true dignity Of their being.
With great respect,
SARAH BELLA MCLEAN
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lust RECEIVED, by the New York Packets,
q general assortment of new Groceries
so bags java, Maracaibo, Laguayra, burnt and
ground Coffee
30 chests Gunpowder Young Hyson, and Bac k
Teas
bags grain and ten boxes ground Pepper
10 baskets and two cases best Italian Sweet Oil
9 boxes peach, rose, Vanilla, nutmeg, lemon
extract for iavoring Jeles, Custards, &c.
5 boxes Peach, Rose, and Orange Water for
havoring
500 pounds maple Sugar, and 10 barrels crushed
and powdered
boxes loaf Sugar
30 do pearl Starch
% do fancy Soaps
dozen walnut oil military shaving Soap
10 cans and boxes Cayenne Pepper
10 kegs English and American Mustard
boxes ground Cinnamon, Alspice, Cloves,
Numegs
boxes yeast Powder, warranted TO make good
bread
10 barrels sweet Champagne Cider
do Cordial
! cask Sherry Brandy
2 do do Wine
do genuine Port Wine
2 cases Muscatel Wine, in bottles, very deli
cious
pipes old Brandy
do do HollandGin
barrel Stoughton's Bitters
% boxes Sperm Candies
| barrel first rate Cucumbers
case Walkers imported Percussion Caps
100 bags Shot and % canisters Powder
tierces Schooley's prime bacon Hams
% thousand prime Spanish Cigars
II dozen whitewash Brushes
30 do Busters and Shoe Brushes
do Scrub Brushes
80 do Corn Sweeping Brooms
do Hair do Brushes
do do for Carpets
8 do barrel Covers
10 do Buckets
hhds. country Tobacco, for preserving car.
pets and blankets.
May 22-2aw2w JOHN A. DONOHOO.
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The LATE FIRK AT CORNING, New YoRK.-Wc
learn that the reports are, is usually the case
exaggerated The total loss will not exceed
100000, of which $4,000 is covered by insu.
rance. The buildings destroyed, seventy four in
number, were mostly cheap structures. The banks
books and papers were saved, and its paper is hon
ored usual at the agency in Albany, and else
,Uh .
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PLANE RoAps.-This species Of improvement is
progressing TO wonderful extent in many por-
tons of our country. The Detroit Tribune thus
notices seven different roads in Of construc
ton in that vicinity
Seventeen miles Of the Detroit and Howell road
IL now planked. The Detroit and Birmingham
road IL going ahead finely seven miles finished
The Detroit and Erin road are laying plank; some
two miles finished. The Detroit and Saline road
is being plankcd. Ten per cent. more OF the stock
is 10 be paid in ON the 10th Of June, and ten per
cent more on the goth Of June. The books for the
stock Of the Dearborn and Monroe, intcrsecung the
saline road 10 this city, will be opened in this city
ON the 9Th Of June. The stock Of the Detroit and
Utica road is filed. Every road leading from The
city, except that down the river TO Monroe is TO be
thanked. When all are finished, the retail trade OF
our city will be moro uniform the year round.
Now rive us the extension Of the Pontiac railroad
10 Grand river and the railroad to Port Huron, and
we are well fixed.
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LITTELL's LIVING AGE, No. 3I5-I2l cts.
CONTENTS.
1. Maurice Tiernay, the Soldier Of Fortune
Dublin University Magazine.
2. Memoirs Of the First Duchess of Orleans
Dublin UniceTsify Magazine.
,. Christmas Eve and Easter Day Examiner.
4. Revisal of the Liturgy Examiner.
. 8. A Tale Of the Camp-yownai If Commerce.
o. Letters from Jamaica--Nec York Erening
Post.
Z. Deborah's Diary, Part II.-Sharpe's Maya inc.
). Germany and Erfurt- Edinburgh Repietr
9. Demands Of Australia; Russian Intrigues-
Examiner.
10. "Lord Campbell's Miss sellon-ies." Times
Examiner.
With short articles.
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DOARDING.--A few more gentlemen can be zc-
Id commodated with meals at Cops Pavilion, at
,he low price Of So 90 per week; also, rooms with
board on moderate terms.
~ B.-Superior bathing rooms always ready.
sulphur fume, Galvsnic, Vapor, and Shower Baths,
at the shortest notice.
Private parlors for dinner and supper parties.
Nav -codIlt
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INVASION or CunA.-some Of the "progressives''
are quite scandalized at the idea that General Tay
or should feel bound 10 keep faith with Spain, and
interpose obstacles 10 the revolution projected for
Cuba. The President has old fashioned idea OF
honesty, which the "reformers'' Of the age seem "a
be utterly unable 10 comprehend.
WfnchesfeT va Rep,sbi,e0,,.
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FAMILY PoIsosED.-The Toronto Christian
Guardian has account of family-the father
Mr.. Allen, and four children--being poisoned TO
death from eating Of wild parsnip, boiled with
meat and in soup. Four of them were dead in four
hours after partaking Of the root-the other sur
vived but a short time longer. They all
buried at the same time.
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CAHDESAs, the seaport Of Cuba the point Of
landing Of General Lopez, Is n town Of several
thousand inhabitants, with good harbor and some
commerce. II IL situated on indcntaiion Of the
coast east Of Mstanzas the north side Of the ~
land and is about one hundred miles from Havana.
The COUNTRY about is very productive and highly
cultivated
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The General Assembly Of the Presbyterian
Church, (Old Scbool,) convened ON Thursday, in
the Central Church on Fifth street, Cincinnati.
After the usual religious services, the exercises
were opened with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Murray,
Of New Jersey, who was Moderator Of the last As
sembly, and who Is well known az the "kirwan"
Of the religious press. His discourse was mainly
upon the unity Of the church Of God In the after
noon, the Assembly proceeded TO the election Of
officers, when DR.. Leland, of South Carolina, was
elected Moderator, and the Rev. Mr.. Eels tempo
rary clerk. The standing clerk Of the Assembly lie
DIR. Lord, Of Philadelphia. The representation on
the fret day from the synods Of the different States,
was as follows: New York IL, New Jersey 8, Penn
sylvania 20, Virginia TO- Ohio Q, Indiana III, ILL
nois 8, Missouri 4, Kentucky 4, North Carolina !,
Tennessee s, South Carolina 3, Georgia ?.
The Galphin committee have made four distinct
reports to the House, one declaring the original
claim wrong; one, taking the same view, but jus.
flying the payment on the ground Of act Of
Congress; one, acknowledging the Justice OF pay
ing the principal, but not the Interests one in IA
vor Of the claim, interest and all.--HarVord Cou-
rant
The disiinctness Of these reports has been ques.
toned by other folks, good friend Of the Co,panf.
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The FIRE AT ALExAspRIA.-We received and
published an erroneous statement respecting the
fire at Alexandria on Monday night last. The
Gazette says that nothing was destroyed but an
old shed, in the northwest part Of the town.
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A SAD DEATH.-Ncar Lowell. the other day, the
cow-catcher struck an aged man, perhaps sixty
years old, and killed him. He was drunk, and had
staggered the wrong way in endcayoring TO get of
tl..f