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LfAssE3S5s3s OtELtSsB1-FOr Minden, Lake Bseneau,
Shreveport NatchitOches, and Alexandria-
The new hghtdrangh and very swiltrunning passenger
steamer r. q. OGLESBY, E. =. Blackstone master will
p9sluxey leave for above and all Intermediate landings on
mONDAY, the 18th inst O'Clock p NJ For freight
or passage apply boar foot of Cusomhoue street. or to
apo r. Il. SMITH. 81 Magazine Il,
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From the Providence Journal.
The study of the Classics.

In some recent remarks in the Journal the
study Of the classics, alluded, in illustration Of
its importance in education, to the intimate
nexon Of the English language with the Latin and
the Greek. OF the view which we then suggested
have since met with strong confirmation in
book which is designed for humble, though very
important and extensive in education, and Is
certainly sufficiently practical even for persons
who practical par erceiiencs. IL is little book,
entitled the New English Spelling Book, prepared,
we learn from the title page, "under the direc-
tion Of the American Society for the Diffusion Of
Useful knowledge" and published by Leayitt
Co., New York. The authors have gone into a
thorough examination Of the words Of the Ian
guage traced back those which radical TO their
original sources, and grouped these together, ac-
cording 20 the sources from which they sprung. In
their statement Of the general results Of this ex
animation, we find the following remarks:
"The largest lexicons exhibit about serenity thou
sand words. But il we omit the scientific, the tech
nical the obsolete and unusual words, this number
is reduced 10 some ten thousand, mainly radical
words, which constitute the staple Of the language,
il is used by the great masses who write and
speak IL, is found in the ordinary histories, biog
raphies, and works Of general literature Of our
day" "In the preparation Of this volume new
analysis has been made, the result Of which shows
that nine thousand four hundred and forty two
words derived from different sources, in the
A n
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CoDrisH ON SATURDAy.-The custom in the
New England States Of having Goldfish for dinner
on Saturday IL time honored one, and may be
dated much further back than be recollected
by that venerable personage-the Oldest inha btant.
II is good custom--rcminds us of our fisheries
and tends, by consuming the fnny inhabitants OF
the deep, 10 encourage our hardy fishermen in their
pcrilous but useful vocation. When Mr.. Preston,
Of South Carolina, in debate in the Senate Of the
United States, said that the natural productions OF
the New England States were confined to ice and
granifs, he ought to have included the Goldfish
caught on the coast and in our bays and harbors.
The custom Of dining Goldfish once week is
the subject Of many good jokes the part Of those
OF our friends who were not so fortunate as to DC
born in New England. writer in an American
Rev,s tells the following good story in illustration
of the faithuness by which il is observed by those
old fashioned folks who recognise the law oil habit
as supreme;
very staid and wealthy old gentleman resided
in New Haven whom a successful mercantile ca
reer Of more than thirty years had placed in nde-
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A LADY's 0PIsIoS.-The following is from the
pen Of lady, Mrs. Lydia Jane Pierson, editress Of
the Lancaster Literary Gazsfts, a lady Of we'll
known dignity and purity Of character
We have just read the published testimony on
which Mr. Forrest rests his petition for divorce and
truly IL is sufficient 10 sink TO the lowest
depths Of perdition.
II the half Of IL is true, MIR. Forrest IL fully
justihable in any course he may take, TO the
bonds that unite him 10 such burden Of infamy
But IL this testimony is true-if Mrs. Forrest is
guilty, and must, in consequence, be cast out OF
society, as leprous thing-what should be the
need Of the gentlemen who are implicated in her
guilt who sought her for guilty purposes stealing
like other incendiaries, into a man house. 10 rob
him Of his most precious jewels-his honor and his
peace.
eff these things be sdjudged true, will the wives
Of these gentlemen overlook their vile delinquen-
ciesl VIII ladies who turn contemptuously from
Mr. Forrest delight them in the society Of her ac-
complices' We know that this il the usual course.
We know ladies who would by no means admit a
suspected woman TO their society, who entertain,
with gracious hospitality and pleasant smiles the
very men who accused Of having sullied the
honor of the woman they contemn.
"This injustice is a foul blot on the character OF
woman Foulcr even than the sin IL 20 partially
affects TO despise, for is IL evident that the alb
horrence of guilt which contemns the spoiled, and
smiles upon the spoier s the effect Of envy jesl-
ousy; any thing rather than just appreciation Of
the moral evil''
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Coon THIsos FOR LIBERIA.-A charter for a col
lege in Liberia has just been granted by the Legis
lature Of Massachusetts,. and several substantial
evidences OF sympathy and appreciation manifested.
Already has a gentleman presented 10 900 to-
wards an endowment fund for the proposed iusti-
tuition, besides $S 900 subscribed in smaller sums.
Efforts are being made for a scientific explora-
ton Of Africa. At a recent meeting Of the Penn
sylvania Academy of National Sciences, il was
made known that two Observation-Disclosures
dents respectively of Cincinnati and Louisville
had munifcently offered to bear all the expenses
of botanical mission to Africa, provided person
of proper zeal and other qualifications can be OBJ
tanned for the service Also, that justly cele-
brated geologist Of Ohio had expressed a wish 10
make a geological survey of that great continent.
IL, then, sum OF money sufficient could be raised
TO pay for the labors Of naturalist, and the three
thus appointed 10 form an exploring corps under
the direction of this learned body the of sci
ence would not only be largely promoted, but in
case Of disease or danger they would mutually
tain and protect each other.
The legacy OF $4,000 bequeathed TO the Ameri-
can Colonization Society by the Hon. William
Short, Of city, has been promptly paid over 10
the trustees named in the will, and by them remit
ted 10 the treasurer Of the society at Washington.
One of our fellow citizens has given the Ameri-
can Sunday School Union s 1000, as a permanent
fund, the net income Of which s TO be annually
pended in their useful publications for circulation
among the Sabbath schools Of the republic.
An arrival a few days since from the West Indies
brings the cheering intelligence that large num-
Der Of the colored population of Barbsdoes and An
tgua have formed themselves into a society for the
purpose Of emgrating to Africa. They had adopted
an address, plan, rules, &c, on the subject, a
printed copy Of which now lies before US, and il
remarkable for its excellent good sense and ap-
propriatcness. About one hundred Of the most in
telligcnt and wealthy residents Of these islands are
preparing for the change, the most Of them being
able TO bear all the expenses in addition to taking
with them means and stock to a considerable eS,
tent.-Phiia. North Arnericdn.
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following proportions:
Total

II appears, then, that of this large number Of
English words, nearly half are derived from the
Latinj and IL we add those derived from the modern
languages which are themselves Of Latin origin,
and those derived from the Greek, reach the
conclusion, that nearly f,oo-thirds "of the words
which constitute the staple Of the (Engish) Ian
guage," belong to what the authors Of this book
call "The Classic Stock"
In another part Of the book, in particular sc-
count Of "tbe Latin element" the authors express
themselves as follows
"1n view Of this exhibition of the Latin element,
the authors Of this book cannot repress the senti
ment that the study of this language is invaluable
in giving clear and accurate knowledge Of our
tongue. Without some knowledge Of the
Latin, no one can really understand appreciate
the copiousness, beauty, and force Of the present
English. And IL is confidently believed. that this
little book will not only contribute TO correct many
popular errors In respect 10 the composition OF our
language, but TO establish the conviction that the
study OF the Latin, TO some extent should be in
dspensable part of education"
Here, then, Is one source of practical advantage
gained by the study of the classics which is so OBJ
vous and immediate, that il lies in the beaten path
way Of the authors Of primary school. books. We
ask attention 10 these sentiments, and 10 the book
in which they found. And VIC beg leave 10
suggest that, when people inclined TO be either
skepuca or facetious about the precious time ex.
pended upon dead languages, they be commended
to a good practical spelling book.
The GRowrH or oua CouNrRy-''W Wssttoard fhs
star qf empire takes its tcay"-A friend remarked
TO us yesterday: "Ws vet young enough 20 lire
10 see e heart and centre Of Ibis great country Of
in the Mississ,ppi poiieyp'
His words were startling, but not more so, per-
haps than II twenty five years ago he had said .
I'm 1850 the General Assembly Of The Presbyfeian
church Of me United States tciH meet in Detroit"
Yet 80 il is, and large proportion of the delegates
to that assembly coming from The Vest
The and steamers are landing here day
grey headed men who well remember when Phila-
delphia was considered quite far enough west for a
similar gathering, and yet desire is Tor more
territory. Detroit paper.
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State the price per page Tor every addi-
tional page on any of the above over four
pages, estimating at 900 pages.
On parchment to be furnished by the
Department, per 100 O.......... $1,000
Blank forms, or any other description of printing
required broadside any OF the above paper, each
broadside to be counted as one page.
II is expressly to be understood that no extra
charge of any description will be allowed. The
prices bid for printing must cover and include all
contingencies and extras.
The Department reserves the right to have any
description Of printing. which may properly be
called +" book or pamphlet work." executed by spe-
cial contract.
The bidders for printing will accompany their
bids with samples of quality of the different kinds of
paper they propose to furnish.
May l7-2aw4w
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A Touchinx STORY.

The following beautiful and touching story was
related by DR.. Schnebly, of Maryland, at meet
ing held in New York to hear the experience of
twenty reformed drunkards:
ga drunkard who had run through with his pro-
perty, returned home one night to his unfurnished
house. He entered his empty hall-anguish was
gnawing at his heartstrings, and language is in
adequate to express his agony as he entered his
wife's apartment, and there behcld the victims Of
his appetite. his lovely wife and darling child
Morose and sullen, he seated himself without
word; he could not speak, he could not look upon
them The mother said to the angel by her side,
Come, my child, il is time to go to bed, and the
little babe, was her wont, knelt by her mothers
lap, and gazing wistfuy into the face Of her suffer
ing parent like piece Of chiseled statuary, slowly
repeated her nightly orison; and when she had fin
ished, (she was but four years of age) said to her
mother, Dear ma, may not offer up one more
prayer Yes. yes. my sweet pet, prayp And
she lifted up her tiny hands, closed her eyes and
prayed; % God, spare. oh spare my dear papa!'"
That prayer was waited up with electric rapidity
TO the throne of God. 1t was heard--it was heard
The responsive "Amen!' burst from the fathers
lips, and his heart Of stone became heart of flesh
Wife and child were both clasped to his bosom, and
in penitence he said, "NIy child, you have saved
your father from the grave Of drunkard. I'll sign
the pledge"
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vXJANTED.-By Lady evry way competent
wv 10 teach Music on IN Piano Forte and
Guitar, n situation i'm some Seminary south or
west, though the former woulobe preferred. She
has much experience in herprofession, having
been employed in several OF te most respectable
seminaries. The most unquoionable references
given as 10 character and capasty.
Any communication addrcssd, post paid, 10 o.
p, Washington city post Office will be promptly
attended To- Feb. l9tf
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ExPLORING EXPEDITIONS Of wilkes,
II D'Urville, Ross, and otr Navigators and
Travellers, and an account onynoh's Dead Sea
Expedition vol with Engraings. BY John S.
Jenkins
Review Of the Mexican W., embracing the
Causes Of the War, &C. BY Cfrles II. Porter
J. O. Adams's Letters TO his $, on the Bible and
it's Teachings. | vol. New edon.
This day received, and for salby
TAYLOI& MAURY,
MAY N Booksellernear 9th street.
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Music Lessons on Piano and enitsr'
A PpIICATION 70 be made at Mrs. DUvALL's,
"A on Missouri avenue, corner Of Al street, WASH
rNoror, d. c. After the experience Miss ScoTT has
had in teaching in Seminanes, both south ana
West, she is confident she will give satisfaction 70
those who favor her with their patronage
May 7--tf
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NEW PAPER is TO be published shortly in San
Antonio by Mr.. Corbin II will advocate division
Of the State, and the claims of San Antonio for the
seat of government Of the new State-a hrst-rste
passport this TO the favor Of the citizens Of Bexar
Il will be Democratic in politics. Galveston Jour
nal, tn.
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V,BE CREOLE, OR SIEGE OF NEW Or
! il LEANS, by jos. h. Cobb. Just received for
sale by TAYLOR MAUhf,
April ~ Booksellers. near 9Th street.
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NIsEvEH.-From the tomb of ages strange testi-
monies arise We quote the following from a late
number OF Noah's Sunday Times
"a startling discovery confirmatory of the truth
Of the book OF Jonah has been made by Mr.. Lay
ard. In excavating the city of Nineveh he dscov-
cred the name of Jonah inscribed upon the ruins
That prophet, as our readers know, sent to an
nounce to the people Of Nineveh the destruction of
the city His eoquence converted many Of them,
and "God repepted him. of the doom He had pro-
nounced. and spared the city for that time. Jonah
then became the prophet of Nneveh, and was
reverenced by the inhabitants. As was the oriental
custom. they doubtless inscribed his name in con-
spicuous places on the walls of the public edifces,
and the inscriptions engraved by Assyrian hands
thousand years before the Christian era have been
found by Mr.. Layard This is one of the most ex-
traordinary Lamentations of the accuracy of Bibi
cal history we have heard of.
8" As yet we have only seen the beginning Of the
end. The city Of Nineveh has scarcely yet been
entered, and when the excavations shall have been
completed, if Mahometan jealousy should per-
NIT that consummation, we may expect illustra-
tons of the prophecies that win strike the world
with awe and wonder
:" Great credit is due to the British government
for the munifcent spirit which they have exhibited
in aiding the labors of Mr.. Layard-placing at his
command vessels for the navigation of the Eu-
sculptures which he has disentombed, and afford
ing him every facility which money or British au-
thority could secure. We should be glad TO see a
proper spirit exhibited by the government of this
country in reference to American antiquities"
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$4,000!
$4,000, $4,000! $4,000
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the Benefit Of Monongalia Academy,
Class F, for 1850,
To be drawn at Alexandria, Va, on Saturday, the
22d of June, 1850.
Is Drawn Nos. in each package Of 26 Tickets.
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$4,000! +!

$50 900!
$4,000! $l3,000
so prizes of s. ,00O
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY,
For the benefit of Monongalia Academy,
Glass No. "a, for 1850,
To be drawn at Alexandria, Va, on Saturday, the
Sth of June, 1850.
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Tickets $l0--Halves $6-Quarters s2 80.
Certificates of packages of 26 Whole tickets 1870 %
Do do of 26 Half do % %
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SCENE A SCHOOL RooM-The Brooklyn
Daily advertiser relates the following:
"a rather singular scene took place in school
room in this city the other day, the occasion of
. new teacher being inducted into office:
''Enter the teacher and two trustees-the scholars
all seated.
Gone ofthe trustees stands erect, and thus intro
duces the teacher
Boys, you come here to learn, and the teacher
is employed to teach you; hence is your business
to obey him, well it is your privilege to learn,
and his duty to teach you. You should always
bear this in mind. You must obey the teacher, and
is his business to preserve order and obedi
ence.' Sinks.
Teacher rises-surveys the boys Boys, come
here to teach, of the trustees has said. You
will find me disposed to punish you if you misbe-
have. If you behave well, and study your lessons,
l will be good 10 you-if otherwise, you may
pect severity; my authority will be maintained at
all hazards while am your teacher Sinks down.
"a scholar, in his seat-'Mr. -, if you
good to US, will be good TO you; if not, then
mott one good turn deserves another, is the princi
pie of this school,
'sTeacher-'W no said that?
"a Boy-'Frank Mclaughlin
Crank could not be found, so the trustees made
their exit, and the teacher mounted the STOOL"
That boy right, and every teacher should be
made TO acknowledge it. Talk you may of dis
ciplinc and obedience, let the boys once become
well convinced that the teacher is their friend and
disposed TO do them "one good turn, and they will
acknowledge that he deserves another"
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SHARON WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

New York.
rINHEsE celebrated Springs will favorabiy com
il pare with the White sulphur Springs Of Vir-
Rinia or with any other Sulphur Springs yet dis
covered. They are situated in the mountain re.
gion Of Schoharie county, forty-hve miles west
from Albany.
Passengers, by taking the evening boat at New
York for Albany, and the morning train of Utica
cars for Canajoharie, and thence eight miles by
stage, will arrive at the Springs at III O'Clock, A.
m sixteen hours from New York.
Large additions have been made 10 the hotel ac
cornmodatons since the close Of the last season.
The Pavilion which is of the largest Hotels in
this country will be opened for the reception OF
guests on the lst day OF June, lsSo.
Nav I0-dIm LANDAU 4 GARDNER.
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pendent if not affuent circumstances, but through
either custom or desire TO add to his already am
pie store, he still continued his business and the
anteprandial visits 10 the counting. room One
morning, the good wife had postponed the matuti
nal meal in consequence of his absence, until that
rare and valuable thing in a woman-her patience
was wellnigh exhausted: AT last. however he
made his appearance, and without any apology for
his tardiness, but looking especially gum and out
OF humor, he sat down TO eat. A cup of coffee,
however, partially restored him, and opening his
mouth he spoke:
"Most extraordinary circumstance, most extra
ordinary indeed!
"Why, what do you mean, my dears" demand
ed the lady.
"Meanf Here have had to open the store with
my own hands, and after sitting in the door full
hour, waiting for my boys, not one Of them mado
his appearance, and was compelled to close the
store again to come to break fast!'
'Good heavens!" exclaimed the wife, with un-
fcigned horror "you have not been to the store;
why. it's Sunday!''
Sunday returned he; .'Sunday! impossible,
madam; zoe did not haze goldfish for dinner yesfsr-
day,'-Bath (Me.) Journal.
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SocIALIsM.-We quote from the Baltimore Clip
per the following remarks, and give to them
hearty approval:
There are some men who are honestly endeavor-
ing to effect different organization OF society, in
the vain hope of establishing greater equality and
comfort among manklnd-whilst there are others
who maintain the theory of the socialists, whilst
their practice is precisely the reverse OF the lat
ter class Is Eugene Sue, of France, who, adopting
as fundamental maxim. that mo one has right
to superhuity while any one is in want of ncces-
sares," lives in the most splendid and luxurious
STYLE whilst the poor and destitute Of his neighbor-
hood labor hard for scanty fare, and sometimes go
"supperless TO bed'
We have, unfortunately, many of this class in
the United Statesmen who preach up liberty and
equality, and stoutly maintain the rights of the
poor at election times, but who would kick them
from their doors at any other period. We have
heard politicians ridcule the "codfsh aristoc acy
"silk- stocking gentry" and the like, who would
consider themselves disgraced to sit at table with
mechanic-and yet, like Eugene Sue, they are
cheered for protesting what they do not practise.
Now do not believe that all the reformers in the
world, admitting them TO be honest in their inten-
tions, can so constitute society to prevent ine
quality in station and in comfort. Whilst some
are prudent and others prodigal-some industrious
and others idle-there must necessarily exist diff
ference in condition; II; and it is right that such
should be the case, otherwise all motive to
ton, intellectually and physically, would be de-
stroyed. If the maxim of Eugene Sue uni
versally adopted and acted on, mankind would
soon become an assembiage oil beggars; Tor there
would be no incentive to labor. II is the ambition
to excel that gives an impetus to industry, and
draws forth the talents and virtues of the world.
Were men not permitted TO enjoy the fruits of their
industry even TO the indulgence in superhuites,
their abors would become tiresome and fruitless
as those Of Sisyphus, but would have speedier ter
mination for no would continue to work, if
the lazy, the prodigal, and the incorporate,
permitted to participate equally in the results ofhis
exertions.
We doubt either the sincerity or the sanity Of
the man who adopts the maxim of Eugene Sue
He is a hypocrite. He lives like prince, and yet
affects 70 recognise an equality in the beggar.
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THE wEArHER-TnE RIvER-THE CRoPs.-On
Sunday night the rain again poured in torrents.
Thesc frequent and severe storms must help TO aug
ment the vast volume which is pouring down. At
Natchez, ON Saturday, the water had fallen eleven
inches from the highest mark Of this year Since
1928 there has been no such flood.
By the country mail, in possession of
news from the Red and 0uachita valleys, and the
intelligence is Of the most discouraging character
The cold weather and the continued rains have
killed much OF the cotton, retarded the growth Of
the plant, and afflicted IL with rust and lice This
is the case on the bills Of Mississippi and Tennes
sen o. Crescent. lIh
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Eighths 81 ST..
$4,000 (!

Tickets only SIO-Halves $5-Quarters So So
Certificates Of packages of % Whole tickets y ITO 90
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Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates OF
Packages in the above Splendid Lotteries will re-
ceve the most prompt attention, and an ofncls ac-
count of each drawing sent, Immediately after IL is
over, 10 all who order from us.
Address: j. &C. MAURY, Agents,
April 20 Aiszundria, Va