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d Y JOSH All HOL ROOK

by JOSIAH HoLBRooK.
The sphere, cylinder, and called the three
round bodies" They called from the fact that most
other round bodies may be viewed as notifications of
these The sphere may be called the regular curved
solid" 1t IS even more regular than either of the five
regular solids already named 1t has no distinction of
sides, edges, or Ii presents the same view from
whatever point examined Ii is perfectly round BODY
BY pressing and rolling, the sphere may be changed into
two spherods attened and length called oba,e and
probate The sphere and two spherods can be readily illus
traed and formed by putty, dough- clay, any soft sub
stance. The two spheroids are exhibited many vege-
tables The tunp, onion peach and canteoupe are OBJ
late spherods The plum and watermelon are probate
spheroids The earth is obla,e spheroid being yery
slightly faened at the poles.
plane passing through the centre OF sphere divides
into two hemispheres These can be divided again and
again, presenting various interesting divisions OF this in.
teresting mathematical solid. The cylinder is a round
body OF uniform diameter and circular ends The cone
is round body, with one end circle the other point
called the base and apex. The trunks of trees and stems
OF grasses are cylinders cylindrical; the carrot beet
and parsnip cones.
The can be divided in FIVE different sections ma
king by these divisions triangle, circle elipse hyper
bole and paraboa The properties of these figures are
so interesting to be the subject OF distinct science
under the title OF Comic SECTIONS" This science is
suthcen, In its details to occupy volume of considerable
size.
The three round bodies be brought entirely within
the comprehension OF young chdrep say six or eight
years old, by the revolutions Of fos figures made of
brass Tin, or iron. The revolution OF circle produces
the sphere An ellipse revolving around its two diane
tiers produces the two spherods, obls,e and probate A
square or obong gives cylinder and triangle the cone
These revolutions also give, clearly and skngy some
interesting facts about the earth
circle, by different divisions, shows a semi circle
quadrant sector segment diameter radius, chord arch
tangent, secant, sine cosine, &c, all important TO be
familiar at least to every engaged in business pur-
suit. By lathe any person form, for his own in
s'rucon and amusement not only the three round bodies
but inDumerabe notifications OF them, as called for in
the daily purposes OF farming, mechaos and dome site
economy No other instrument probably combines so
much nlility amusement, and taste Many literary and
other sedentary personages provide themselves with
a'hes, frequently the amusement of ladies well as
gentlemen excellent for boys and girls, too.
EyPEsIMEsT.-ln one building not thousand miles
from Washington two schools In one, pupils
whipped daily and severely for playing uant; in
the other they would need whipping il all, to keep
them from school The former was Book ScHooL =
the latter WORKING ScHooL"-using the band in aid
of the mind.
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ur readers will see from the suboined remarks In the
mach Of The Hon. Mr. Disney, Of Ohio, what il is that
makes the Southern Press smart much when his name
i nsntoned These remarks appear IN the speech OF
Mr. d. on The power OF Congress the Territories, in
March 1850 They intended TO denounce the fraud
oactised on the country by The successful game which
had played of General Taylor being for the pIoviso in
the North and against il in the South. But such in;
enon is quite criminal in the judgment OF the Southern
Press and is even bad 10 be highsr-laW man,
That conscientious organ boldly acts in concert with the
abolltonisls-it delights to say TO Mr. Chase when
he says the Compromise is unconstitutional and TO Fred
Douglass when he declares that il is better TO dissolve
the Union than execute the fugitive slave law.
We suggest TO the Southern Press that great benefit
might be conferred the country by essay that would
show what is The difference between It's efforts to destroy
the Union because the Compromise cheats The South and
the efforts OF Chase and Fred Douglass, who maintain
that il cheats the North;
.Tho present Executive has been pledged for the pro-
vso against it in the South but as IN favor OF II IN the
NORTH and my constituents believe that this was an afro
cous fraud they think that its exposure is demanded by
The highest interests of the republic and they say TO me-
that though Congress may have no legal power to make
such a provision effective law, yet
"tWreot the law authority
To do great right, do a little wrong
and bring pledges the test not to give the sane
ton of Congress the proviso-not TO sanction II by my
vote-but as the accomplish the object which
they They think that he should be Impeiled to
the responsibility of action"
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS,


BALTIMORE, July So, p, m.
The seVentyntth commemoIation OF American indie
pendence viii take place Tomorrow and will be celebrated
here IN manner appropriate the occasion The dan
epoch IN our national existence through which
have Just passed in safety calls more than ordinary
pressions OF Joy and gratitude IL to hoped when
another year shall have brought back this
Rod the reioicngs OF patriots shall be marred by
the reflection that there exists single traitor within
limits May Heaven gsnt that the cloud OF dsunion.
happily dispensing, shall never again hover over
threaten with its whitening thundeTbof'
large number OF societies. military companies, So..
from this city intend visiting Washington tomorrow to be
present the laying Of the cornerstone OF the Capitol
Governor Lowe has fixed upon the LIST Of August next
the day for the execution Of those convicted OF the murder
OF the Cosden family
The ship Blanche arrived this morning from Rio bring
ing dates to May b The British brig TUNA arrived from
Montevdeo the day the Blanche sailed and the cap
tain reported that intelligence had been received Of for
MAJ rupture between General Urguza governor OF EntTe
Ras, and General Rosas Of Buenos Ayres The had
been celebrated wh reocings at Monevdeo, and Bra
lillian war vessel with dispatches government would
leave the 18th oil May AN the Braztan SQUADRON un-
der Admiral Greenei had arrived at Monteyideo Alex.
ander Mckenzie Ross, United States at St Catha
rnes died on the passage home of consumption.
The MARKErs.--The advices by the Africa have had
favorable effect brea dsufs-saes yesterday
OF bbs Howard flour at "a 49, also to-day 100
do 81 l2t and 600 do "a IL, which latter figure
the present price City Mills held 81 rs sales 400 bbs
Susauehanna at "a %. Corn meal and rye flour UNI
changed Wheat scarce-saes of 900 bushels prime
North Carolina red at 100 and cargo of new Viz
gnia white lO5 old red, SO 80 cents. Yellow
corn aud white 62 Oats, 81 40 cents Rye, 81
cents. Provisions steady-unchanged. Sales 1000 bags
Rio coffee 81 81 cents. Wool acsive-saes during
the week of 40 900 lbs. a, % % cents for common
washed. Tobacco continues rm with fair sales at last
weeks prices. Whiskey, "a a 25 cents.
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MINIATURES AND JEALOUSY. The promenaders in
the Tuillees day before yesterday witnesses 10
most touching scene. A little GIRL about FIVE years Of
age. rolling her hoop; the hoop rolled up against
gentleman sitting bench, and the child, going up
him TO get IT, looked at him invountariy and suddenly
cried out "Oh if there isn't the gentleman OF mammas
miDiaturew This exclamation of course attracted the
attention OF passersby, and of young woman, who i'm
mediaeIy up to the child, and, giving glance at
the gentleman tainted away He appeared supplied, and
stared from the child to her mother If he were losing
his senses; but when he the latter fall fanting on
the ground he caught her up cla.ped her his
and covered her face with kisses She reganed her
senses, and fell weeping the gentleman's bosom. A
sergeant de Vile, coming up, led them of with the little
gH and calling carriage put them but the bystan
EXPLANATIONS
FIVE years before they were married. with every pros
Pect OF happiness before them but the husband being
young was led away by dssipated associates. and be.
coming Jealous OF his wife, treated her unk indy that
she finally eft him, and took humble lodging ina diff
ierent quarter OF The city, where she soon after rave
birth TO little daughter, and since that time had ann
ported herself and child by her needle The husband
had sought his wife in vain, and had at last come 10 the
sad conclusion that she had put end to her existence
This thought had such effect spon his mind az TO cure
him not only Of his Jealousy but OF bis vices; AMI he
had since been living most exemplary econsecr
all his thoughts TO the memory Of bis lost wife. He
in the habit OF walking in the Tueres every after
and il thus that the chance turning aside OF
the little girls hoop gave him back his wife and child
Let us hope that both parties have received lesson
which will make their future life purer and happier than
their past-Homs Journal
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THE UNION.
From the Baltimore American.
The New Constellation

The following Is the official proclamation OF Governor
Lowe, announcing the adoption of the new constitution
by the people OF Maryland and that il will take effect on
4lh July, instant
PROCLAMATION,
STATE OF MARYLAND, TO Uu;
Whereas pursuant TO The provisions OF an act OF the
general assembly OF Maryland passed the December
session thereof in the year OF Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty Dne entitled An ACT 10 provide
Tor The taking oil the sense OF the people upon the expe
dency OF calling convention TO frame conslitu-
ton and form OF government for this State and to pro
vide Tor the election OF delegates to such convention Sc
delegates were elected, who assembled in convention
The city OF Annapolis on the first Monday of November,
IN the year eighteen hundred and fifty and whereas a-
Ter much delberaon, the said convention The thr.
teenth day OF May, IN the year eighteen hundred and
fityon did frame declaration OF rights, and consti-
tuition and form OF government, which, being properly
altesed by the proper officers Of said convention was
published and submitted 10 the people Of Maryland for
their consideration; and whereas, pursuant 10 the pro-
visions Of the act of assembly aforesaid an election
ned on the fourth day of June, instant. in the several
counties OF this State and the city of Baltimore 10 ascer-
tain the will OF tie people The adoption or rejection
OF the said constitution and form of governments and
whereas The returns OF The number OF ballots said
election Tor and against said constitution and form
of government, and blank ballots, have been examined
and accurately counted BY me, and it appears that
Joriy OF the legal voters OF this State in favor OF the
adoption of the said constitution and form OF government
Now, therefore, l. Enoch Louis Love- governor of the
Stale OF Mary land IN pursuance of the authority vested
IN me by and IN obedience TO The requirements OF the act
OF Assembly aforesaid, uo by ths my proclamation, de-
clare and make known that the said constitution and
form of government, framed aforesaid by the con-
ventlon OF delegates aforesaid has been adopted by
ority OF the legal OF this State who voted on the
fourth day OF June, instant, aforesaid, and that pur
suance and by virtue OF the tenth section of the tenth
tice oil the said constitution the said constitution and
form OF government shall go into operation the fourth
day OF July next and and after said day shall super
sede the present constitution of this State
Given under my hand and the great seal of the State Of
Maryland at the city of Annapolis on this twenty
day of June in the year Of Lord thousand eight
hundred and fifty one.
+. LOUIS LOWE.
By the Governor:
EDw. M WISE
Acting Secretary OF State
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The suboined proceedings announce the denomination
Of the Hon. Frederick Stanton as the representative
of the 10th congressional district in Tennessee. We
doubt not the election of this able man. who after long
service in the halls Of Congress- has acquired great expe
rence and shown the highest aptitude for the conduct OF
public affairs II details OF legislation he has
differed occasionally with the majority of his party he
has never lost sight of his responsibility democrat,
and we are confident that his constituents will never
have cause to complain Of his fidelity 10 their interests,
or OF the talent which he will devote TO the glory and
safety Of the Union.
DEMOCRATIC coNvENTIoN.-At convention OF the de-
mocracy Of the tenth congressional district, held in
Brownsville, Tennessee, Saturday, the 7h instant TO
nominate suitable candidate represent this district in
the Congress OF the United States, the convention
organized BY calling Irvine Sherrod esq. OF Upton TO
the chair, and appointing Henry + Hubert of Shelby,
Gen. L. NJ Campbell OF Haywood John Sutherland Of
Lauderdale, and Job Thigpen OF Upton secretaries.
The counties composing this congressional district be-
ing called in order, delegates were reported present from
the counties Of McNary Shelby, TPton Dyer, Lauder
Gen l. M Campbell then moved the following reso-
luton, which was adopted
Hssoved That delegate from each county represent
mss daaxh and rspo sueh esoons p he sdon
propose suitable candidate present this
district in The next Congress
Thereupon the following gentlemen were reported as
selected BY the delegation Of their respective counties
compose said committee viz B. D. Turner, from Hay.
wood VIM Hendricks, from McNairy,; General P. G.
Gaines, from Shelby; James Taey, from Tiplon j.
F. Brown from Dyer and p. F. Glass, from Lauder
dale.
The aforesaid committee, after retiring few minutes.
returned and unanimously reported the following esolu-
ton for the consideration OF the convention:
Resored That this convention of the democratic party
the 10th congressional district unanimously recommend
suitable candidate TO represent this district in The
Congress former able representative, Hon + p Stan
the best calculated the honor and
,eress OF the district and the welfare OF our
try, and cordially recommend him the undivided support
of The democracy of this district.
On motion OF Henry Hubert, the report of the com
mittee received, and the Aforesaid resolution
unanimously adopted the sense OF this convention
On motion. Gen. r g. Games, L. NJ Campbell, and b
d. Turner. were appointed committee TO inform Mr.
Stanton OF his nomination.
ii was further resolved that report of the proceed
ngs Of this convention be furnished by the secretaries TO
the proprietors Of the Memphis Appeal, Express, and
West Tennessee Democrat, for publication
On motion, the convention then adjourned srne die
IRVINE SHERR0D, Prest
HENRY T. HULBERT,1
L. NJ. CAMPBELL, So,.;
JSo SUTHERLAND, S
jon THIGrEN,
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STATISTICS OF COAL GAS USED EseLASD.-Ihe man
uiac,ure and consumption OF coal gas alone WONDER
in commercial point OF view In England 100000 tons
Of Goals are annually employed for ,s manufacture anu
from fi2 900 900 900 900 expended 10 w poauo
tion In London alone 500 900 tons consumed pro
dueno 500 600 cubic feet OF gas and 100000 chad,ons
of coEe-I2sooo cbaldrons Of which are consumed IN
heating the re,ors, and the remainder sofa a. ,uei me
length of mains in London s 900 miles, ana the capital
emnloved "a 900 900 London Mining Journal.
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For tho Union.
BY +. MoNKRHAsY


op' up with the Banner OF Freedom
Let Il wave o'er hearts that are true,
As u siows in tho sunlight OF heaven,
As pure as that heavens own blue
Let US pledge our honor on this Day.
Immortal in song and In story,
That wen never prove false 10 The riss
That has led our armies 10 glory
up, up with that glorious Banner
The emblem OF union and love,
Aud yaliantly swear 10 defend IL
As long the stars shine above
Yes swear by this Days DKoLARArIos
To stand by the Flag OF the Free,
That has borne fame a nation
Far over the land and the sea
Up, up with that Banner of Union
UNITED let's swear we shall be,
In voice and In national feeling,
From the Lakes TO the Mexican Sea
And then the bright Banner Of Freedom
Shall wave over hearts that are true,
As IL CLOVIS in the sunlight Of heaven,
As pure that heavens own blue
JuLy 3, 1851.
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BALTIMORE. July 8.

AT San Francisco both parties made their nominations.
The wings had nominated Person b. Reading for governor,
Dury Baldwin for lieutenant governor Todd Robinson
Justice Of supreme court E. Kerven and F. Morse
for Congress The democrats had nominated John Bgle for
governor Samuel Purdy for lieutenant governor y Heyden
felt for Judge of supreme court.
The Panama Herald of the l6th says an insuIrecton
broke the provinces of Paste and Tuquero The in
surgents. however, dispersed with great loss"
The Bogota Congress have abolished slavery.
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FmKxsss Tvs Co. wlsHseros AND Groserrowr,
July !, 1851.
TIE President this day declared dividend Of
profits Of the last months payable
demand. AbEkR MCINTYRE,
July s-eo3s Secretary,
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We ladies admitted in At the
west door Of tbs Capitol, 10 O'Clock, op
po'un'y Of viewing the procession from the pcr,,co
Ancr the President Of the Day. ho have
As'snsa tbem the whole building will be
oomodsnon Of the public The Grafton viii be delivered
'and on The east porioo Of the Capitol
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PosT orrtor DKrARTsKsT,
July 2, 1851.
The appointed 10 examine the specimen maElocss
the advertisement for
receive those who have made proposals
morning. the h instant at the Post ONCE Department,
at ocock the competitors for furnishing locks and
keys may make such explanations respecting their specimens as
they may desire 10 present
N, X. HALL,
Juy4 Postmaster oenern.
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TELEaRApnIC REPORTS FOR THE UNION


New YORK, July 3d., p. m-The steamer Prome,heus
arrived here from Nicaragua this morning She brings
California dates to the 30h, and two hundred and y pas
sengers.
The steamer Tennessee arrived at Panama the 10th,
with hupdred passengers and two and half millions
of gold
The burnt districts in San Francisco and Stockton
nearly built again The people in respect dis
he arened Business lively, and the yield Of gold
pa ssed The agricultural prospects extremely encour-
aging. 80. =
The rumors Indian difficulties in the northern part of
the continue but commissioners have reported that
they with excellent success In pacylng the Indians
The large fires had but little effect on the markets. Tho
Norhener and New Orleans arrived at Panama on June
3d-the former with $500 900 gold and hundred and
twenty five passengers; and the latter with 100000 In
gold, and three hundred and fifty passengers.
The auction houses doing OF the business Cloth
ing, boots Shoes &c, extremely dull except few ar
cles Prices ten per cent easier than the 10Th.
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Correspondence,
BROWNSVILLE, June 7, 1851,

DEAR SIR: AT a convention OF the democracy OF the
10th congressional district, this day. In the town OF
Brownsville, for the purpose of nominating suitable
candidate TO represent the district in the national councils
the undersigned appointed committee TO advise you
that, by unanimous vote OF the convention you were
designated to this distinguished trust.
with pleasure that the committee noted the utmost
unanimlty marking the action Of the convention and in
your selection again 10 be the bearer of your
party, they md the highest evidence OF unqualified
approval OF your course BY your constituency their
representative IN the Congress OF the United States
being marked BY dlsinierested and distinguished ability
10 the discharge OF the high trust conhded your hands
Permit us TO add IN conclusion, that by the acceptance
OF the nomination, unanimously made you will secure
the triumph OF the democracy in the district beyond all
doubt
Respectfully,
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p. G.. GAINES,
l.. M. CAMPBELL,
ID. b. TURNER.
Hon. + p. STANTON.

MEMPHIS, 9th June, 1851.
GESTLEMEK: | have received your letter of the 7th
instant, advising of my unanimous nomination
candidate for Congress by the convention OF the democ.
racy OF the 10th congressional district held at Brow
vile on that day This mark of continued confidence
on the part OF those who represented that meet
ing IL peculiarly gratifying to under existing circum-
termination to devote all my energies to the support Of
the same principles which have always advocated be
lore the people OF this DISTRICT and which have en-
deavored faithfully 10 carry out their representative in
Congress
That my general course Of conduct as a public man,
should meet the approval of those who have supported
me IN the ardnous struggles of former elections is TO me
matter Of pride well OF profound gratitude While
nave not sacfnced the Independence OF my own indg
ment, nor drowned my individuality in the sea of mere
party politics, believe have not at any time sweryed
from the great principles which have been repeatedly
sanctioned BY the democratic party OF this district,
have been faithful TO my own convictions and true 10 ali
the pledges have made TO those who 10 four sue
cessve elections have honoed with their confidence
Al the time have endeavored TO be equally true 10
the general Understanding the honor and glory and
safety OF country and the integrity oil all
Institutions 10 be the first and highest objects OF the efforts
of every public man. believe these great objects will
be best promoted by such democratic principles and pol
ICY value the trumphs Of party only 80 far as they
contribute to these noble ends.
Through you, gentlemen, | return TO those whose
agents you are, my profound thanks for this manifesto
ton OF their confidence, and promise entire devotion to
the cause they have at heart Accept for yourselves
warm Acknowledgements for the Aatering terms which
you have conveyed their Wishes and believe to be
:. FRED ?. STANTON.
Messs G. P. GAINES, L. M. CAMpnELL, d. b. Turner,
esqs., committee, nc.
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Further from Santa Fs.

ST LOUIS, June 80 The mail from Santa Re to the 30th
of Nav briggs additional items OF interest not noticed
in our former despatch Three four thousand Apaches
had assembled the neghborhood OF Laeuesta and San
Miguel making pottens which they hope to exchange for
supplies Chacon, their chief visited the palace al Santa
Fe and stated that the Cumanches were 10 have grand
council at Bosque Rodondo the Rio Peco on the 18th
of June where all the tribes were to be represented
Gov. Calhoun and Col Munroe paid visit to Anton
Chico where they expected to meet the Apaches on the
OF May and furnish them the supplies ordered for their
relief Lieut. Chapman and his dragons were there, but
the Indians had not arrived on the 18th OF May.
principal chief Of the Cumanches paid visit TO the
and had talk with the governor The tribes
assembled at Bosque Rodondo. captive boy, whom the
chief brought with him. was bought by the governor
The Cumanche chief said the Cumanches at peace
with people this side OF chihuahua and in friendship
with the Utah and the Apaches The Utahs have not yet
visited the Cumanches
He promised TO Santa Fe in few months, and
bring all his chiefs with him, bind all the nation 10 OBJ
serve the treaty stipulatons.
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LOR NORFOLK.-The steamer OsCEoLA win ,esvs "' .ne
the 6h .stant @bococs, ~
"''' ' - ~ JAMES MITCHELL.
Juiy 3-gThT sun