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Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

Mn ASA MISUNDERSTANDING the passengers by
the steamer Asia was Mr.. Asa Whitney, known
throughout this country as the original protector
of the railroad communication between the At
lantic aud Pacific. He goes to England by nvi-
taton of the directors OF the company interested
in the railroad from Halifax westward. During
the las: nine years MIR. Whitney has devoted
himself with singular energy TO this subject, un-
dismayed by objections, Indifference, and ridicGle.
He has, himself surveyed part OF the route; he
has collected and ulassed mass OF statistics and
geographical facts, which lorty his project; he
has laid his plans before the legislatures Of the
principal States, and eighteen Of Them INSTRUCTED
their Seuators and Representatives., almost mani
mously, to vote for it; he has attended at each
session Of Congress TO urge the passage OF bill
empowering him to undertake the work, and had
every reason TO feel sure of majority IN both
houses Yet, owing manly, we believe, TO sec
tonal discussions in Congress, he has never been
able 10 get his bill fairly before Congress. And
now, like Columbus, having been refused at home
the means of accomplishing the transport OF the
productions OF Asia across the United States, he
leaves the Republic to offer his services to the
British government--N Y. Eoea'ng Pest.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
Nox,,urNr TO JOHN s. Sk1NNER.-The ser,

MONUMENT TO JOHN S. SKINNER.-The services
rendered 10 the State of Maryland by this pioneer
of agricultural improvements, entitle him TO the
gratitude of every citizen of this his native State.
The Marlboro Gazette therefore suggests that an
amount be immediately raised by subscription to
erect an appropriate monument to his memory,
and that the sums of money raised be sent to the
estimahle President Of the Maryland State Agri-
cultural Society, Charles b. Calvert, ESQ.,, at
Bladensburg, who, it hestates not ~ say, will
cheerully present the subject to that society at its
next annual meeting The suggestion is worthy
of the prompt action Of the States leading agn-
cultursts Baltimore Sun.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
J. b. SANpEFUR, Sec.

ARRIVAL OF THE BALrIc.-The Baltic arrived
at New York on the Sd inst. She brings Liver
DC oil dates of the 22d ut Cotton has advanced
I'd. Sales o: the week, 42,300 bales.
The Baltic also brings London dates Of the 2lst,
and Paris of the 2Cth She had so passengers.
The Liverpool market shows better demand for
breadstuf1s. Provisions are less active and de-
clining. The Manchester market is steady and
unchanged American stocks as last quoted.
The Havre cotton market was firm and steady.
The political new is generally uminterrsing
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
administrators sale.

DY an order the Honorable Probate Court Of
ID Hampstead county l will sell, on Tuesday
the 18th day of May next, in the town of Wash
ington. the personal property of the late Samuel
Moore, dec, consisting in part Of library of well
selected law books. Attorneys would 10 well 10
attend should they wish to purchase.
A, b. WILLIAMS, Admr.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

n;ilitary Land Warrants.
CEVERAL Military Land Warrants for l6O
- acres each, and Choctaw Certificate for
800 acres, fer sale by
TRIMBLE s, JOHNSON.
April %, 1851. l6:
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
STHSl SON & co.'s
New York, New Orleans Il Mobile

EXPRE
CONNECTING with the swiftest and most
" responsible Expresses between the principal
Towns in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Mas
sachusetts. Rhode Island, Connecticut, Lower
Canada, New York State, Delaware, Pennsyl-
vania, Maryland Distrc. Of Columbia, Indiana,
Ohio, Illinois, the Western States generally, the
Mississippi and Alabama River towns, and the
prominent places in Georgia and the Caroliuas.
Our facilities extensive and perfect, that
secure the safe and speedy transportation
Of freight, trunks, packages and uolua6le parcels,
from one and of the country to the other, aud
betioeen the most remote points.
From our many years experience in the Ex.
press business, while connected with Messrs.
Adams Co, and our numerous advantages in
other respects, mot the least Of which is the
confidence and patronage of the New York COM
munity,) We feel assured that shall never cease
- give the most entire satisfaction 10 friends
the Jewellers, Bankers and Merchants generally.
We beg leave to call attention to our California
Express from New Orleans, and our Express be-
tween New Orleans and Mobile.
Offices: St Charles Hotel Building, r. Orleans,
and l9 w all street, New York. [9:
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

ssTHE RIcH AND THE PooR."-Whh a Govern
ment, institutions and laws essentially republican,
uuder which no rank title nor fortune can render
man superior to another, we still hnd, every
now and then, certain persons who seem to take
it for granted that there are distinct classes in
our coun,ry-the rich and the poor. They even
90 further than this, and attempt 20 loruiy such
position by direct appeals, derived rom 1t, TO sup
port arguments and to establish principles. Even
our courts of Justice made the theatres for such
Misrepresentation of our people and institutions;
and we hear lawyers gravely talking about the
rights OF The rich and the poor, as If they We're
distinctly recognised by all. Worse than this, the
purity OF character Of ''the poor" is sched by
these ordtors and it is nslnuated that the ballot
box established simply TO prevent the rich
from influencing the votes of the poor, as Il the
latter were constantly liable to be corrupted by
the superior fortunes of the rich.
Such a course of reasoning and msrepresenta-
ton should be frowned upon BY every good citizen.
For our own part we can recognise 10 such DIS
tnction of classes. We are poor curse yes, al
ways have been, and probably shall always re-
main But we are just as proud OF our position
as could be if we had the fortune of Girard or
Astor; and we cannot esteem the owner OF any
amount of wealth more than we do the honest
hard-working laborer for his daily bread Men
of small fortunes are more generally men of pure,
uncorrupiible intergity than the mlionares, whose
wealth ,s nine times out OF ten, earned from the
tolls or the losses of the honest laborer. Poor
people themselves cannot discover any real superb
orty in their wealthy neighbors, and you never
find them referring to any recognised distinction
of the kind. Indeed these remarks about ''rch
and poor" are always uttered by some wealthy
orator, who, in spite of his Democratic pro essions
cannot conceal his arisIocratc leanings, and be-
trays, even before popular audience, his own
feeling that he is rather superior to the mass of
the people. who have no great fortunes TO boast Of.
Let us have more of this. Above all, let US
not have our legal tribunals disgraced by argu-
ments founded upon supposed superiority of the
rich man over the poor.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

The Boston Post says. it is estimated
that more than million of dollars In
sales have been lost u Boston this season
Oh account of the impression among
southern merchants that Boston would
not sustain the compromise measures.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

AUToBIoGRAPHY.-Itis is understood that
Major Noah has left behind him an au-
loolography which his sons will publish.
IL will, no doubt, be very interesting for
II will comprise history of politics and
other matters for nearly half q century.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
For Sale.

A No. six mule WAGON, with double cove
II and Harness all complete, FOR sale low.
Apply to B. i. HEMPSTEAD.
April I6, 1851. ID
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

New ORLEANS CoTroN MARKEr.-On the 9th
inst the demand was limited and the sales did not
exceed 1000 bales at irregular prices. The Plea
Yune quotes:
Inferior, las Good Mddllng, IL all
Ordinary, e3a94 MIddlng Far, l4ai2
MIddng, 10 lO4 Fair, I2ta-
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
PAIN TING.

Tu1HE subscriber takes this opportunity Of
4 making known 10 the citizens Of WASH
ngton and vicinity, that he is now well prepared
TO House and Ornamental Painting In neat
and fashionable style. All work warranted. p
WM. r. CROXTON.
Washington, March 5, 1851. t9.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23

GEN HoUsToN ON HIS WAY HoME.-We
s,d the following incident of General
Houston, on his way to his home in
Texas, in the Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
REGISTER of the 21st inst.
We had the pleasure of meeting with
General Houston last Saturday on the
Mail Boat, as we returned from Cincin-
.oti General Houston is plain spoken
and plain appearing man; none of that
.,ompous exhibition of himself to attract
,be attention of strangers that we have
seen in would be great men. While
nresent, reference was made 10 the pres
ont state of Texas, it seemed to give
new fire to the old hero's eye, and he
snoke of Texas with that pride and sat-
;sfaction that father would refer to a
noble son.
He said he had known Texas as
wilderness. He now saw her inhabited by
tbousands OF industrious and enterprising
citizens.
He had seen her in deep distress, and
had been permitted to take part in her
desperate struggles. ge.ss
He now saw her without a foe. in the
neacable enjoyment of civil and religious
liberty.
He once knew her as department
of insignificant Mexico. He now saw
her acknowledged sister of the great
American Republic.
Aud should he now retire from public
,fe-which he had in view-he could
look back and say with truth, that his
h,ohest anticipations for her were fully
met-the great object of his life had
been accomplishment he rested salts
fed in knowing that Texas was loyal to
the Union and true TO herself.
To GROW YoUNGER.-Astronomy has
taught us great many curious things,
hut its last lessons comes most "home to
the business and bosom. Of the many,
viz:-that i'll travelling to the East one
grows young. and. in travelling to the
West, one grows old. Ihus:--
1.-Two persons were born at the same
place, at the same moment of time. Al
ter an age of fifty years. they both died,
also at the same spot, and at the same
instant, vet one had lived one hundred
DAYS more than the other. How was
this possible? Not to keep our friends
in suspense, the solution turns on Curl
Gus, but, with little reflection, very
obvious point in circum-navigation. A
person going round the world towards
the west, loses day. and towards the
east, he gains one. Supposing then.
two persons born together at the Cape OF
Good Hope, whence voyage round the
world may he performed in year; if one
perform this constantly towards the west,
in fifty years he will be fifty days behind
the stationary inhabitants; and if the 9TH
er sail equally towards the east. he wall
be fifty days in advance of them. One,
therefore, will have seen one hundred
days more than the other, though they
were born and died in the same place, at
the same moment, and even lived con-
tnualiy in the same latitudes, and reck-
oned toy the same calendar"
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
EeNjse1i5ss H. .yefE
Z. a. VI q X T. LII,
UP PHOI. TERER

WILL attend to any business in his line
W Mattresses made to order and Paper Hang
ing executed with neatness aud despatch. He
may be found at Highs Hotel, Wssh;heton, Ark
March -, 1851. --sr... lll:3m
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-23
List OF Letters

ID EMAINING In the Postoffice at Washington.
IL Ark, on the, LIST Of April, 1851. and If not
taken out before the lst of July will be sent 10 the
General Postoffice as dead letters.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18
The Bird Song.

/ askd a swce; robin morning in May,
%Eo sang in the apple tree over the way,
What twas she was singing 50 sweetly about,
For Id tried a long time bat couldn't find out.
"why I'm sure" she replied, ''you cannot guess
wrong;
Don't you know am singing temperance song
Tetotnll q that's the fret word of my lay
And then don't you hear how | rattle awayl
'Tis because I've just dippd my beik u the spring
And brushed the iar face of the lake with my wing
Cold water cold water, yes, that is my song
And love to keep singing il all the day long
And now ny sweet Miss, won't you give me q
crumb--
For the dear little nestlings waiting at humel
And one thing besides since my story you've heard,
hope you'll remember the lay Of the bird,
And never forget, while you list to my song.
All the birds TO the cod.water army belongl"
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18

TO every one. Henry Gray very politely a.
yoded abiding TO Charles change Of sisws.
not wishing 70 humble him by confession.
Ellen saw he proprie'y Of The present being
msde 10 Clara. as /, had been pledged.
In few weeks, Charles Russell bad the
pleasure Of introducing y friend, Mr.. Neule-
,oD, sludent Of law, 20 Miss Clara Fairchild.
lie became welcome visitor. aud was insi-
ted 20 the parties 10 which she was. An en-
gagemeni was Effected, with which Miss
Ciafa was in the highest degree gratfed.
Three months a(ter Charles Russell and
Ellen Morton had mutually pledged ,he'r
hearts 10 each other. their uaion was con-
sumoiaIed BY marriage. <
They now learned with U1spesxablc pleas
nre, that through the influence OF Robert
Lord, his father had been reformed, and be-
ing diigent al his trade. that OF halter, he
was beginning 70 support hrs family wi,h'o
the circle even of The Injuries of life. and
was soon 70 remove to more respectable
resideaee.
Miss FaHcbild freely forgsye Charles
Rassel. aud acquiesced 10 his attach
menl To Elleo. She was, 10 a few months.
married 20 Mr.. Ne,leroo, and, deriving a
lessup from what had taken place, became IA
sensible, dUtiful wife, devo,ng herselfto an
scquainlanee with domestic economy and
intellectual and charitable duties.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18

choice rather than necessity, and she was
wi'ha beautifui, particularly so. She had
been The companion Of RussePs infancy,
when happily and innocenily they pursued
in vain the butterflies thar fitted over the
green. in you,lul sport. She had inspired ~
him particular regard, which, in older years
had almost rpened into the beginnings o'
| love. aa
Charles Russell was a welcome visitor 10
all the circles TO which she was admitted
yet he visited much with parties Of gaiety
aod the more fompiog pleasures, in which
alone many young persons oan find vent 10
their feelings. .-parlies az which Ellen was
po TO be found.
Il have tickets for the ball At Chester Hall
next Saturday night, and have invited Clara
Fairchiid, SAID Charles 10 has cousin, as they
met again sometime after.
"A bali indeed
Yes ball. indeed
A new thing for you
No, so new, neither; where did / go last
Christmas night, and then again New Years
night! What is more innocent than dance!
asked Charles. fn
And late hours, aud wine. and money
Henry to The question.
'One is not obliged TO indulge in those non
essenlIals-every one 10 his liklng-ior my
part ] lei those things alone. Clara IS an ell
egant dancer, and decked oOt as she is, when
she lreads The mazy dance, her charms are
almost captivating. Shall | confess To you,
in con fdence, am in love with her!'
.Charles!'
'Henly!'
Il have before given you my advice. as a
friend mindful ol your welfare; what more
can do!'
You need do nothing more-l know Of no
one possessed Of livelier charms. OF superior
! attacrious--would that were capable OF
loving such being as she deserves, said
Charles with evldeut emotion aud senslbiilty
so fair. so beautiful, SO graceful, such ring
lels,-so-'
80 glddy headed; So full of pride and van.
ity. Let me tell you, my dear cousin, that
there are qualities of the heart that delight
not ~ outward Osenlation, but yet ate Price
less above rubies. BE advised. Let not
the glnterlng vanIties OF life dazzle aud blind
you. Clara Falrebild happento have known
from her infancy. She ever regarded dress,
The outward garb of the outward tabernacle,
as Of more importance ihan the cultivation
OF the mud. | have been tod that when a,
the seminary, her preceplress became ex
hausIed OF patience with her, SO flIghty, so
lnatteutlve was her mind 10 her studies. AS
for an acquaintance with household econo-
my: she has absolutely uoLe.'
Charles rather hung his head, al the per
.ceplion Of winch, Henry bade him good
night, wondering whether he would attend
The ball, as he evidently elt The foroe OF such
structures.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18
The Age Of Gold.

The progress Of this age shoots ahead OF
all calculation, and we must make up our
minds to allow nothing 20 surprise or aston
ish us. II Is less than seven years since the
Pacific seemed to be limited To our whalers
and few trading ships to Valparaiso and
Callao. Panama was only known as neu-
trul ground, where congress Of nations was
to be held. Vessels occasionally reached
California, aud now and then ship bound to
the mouth of the Columbia River FOR cargo
of furs passed by the golden gates of San
Francisco. when even its handful of iuhab-
tants had no idea that they stood on mines
of the precious metals: yet in that short space
of time what wonderful changes have taken
place! A war with Mexico--the conquest
and surrender Of Mlions on mill
ions fgold dug from the bowels of the earth
"a thousand ships lying in the bay of San
Francisco-a hundred thousand inhabitants
IN San Francisco-an immense emigration
pouring in from all directions.
Five years ago, California had white
population of less than 5000 inhabitants -
She is now a State that boasts Of popula
tion that numbers almost half million
Five years since. Monterey, her capital. had
only 800 inhabitants. San Francisco to-
day has population four times as large as
the whole country could boast of in sa5.-
Five years since, California was bui little
better than wilderness, while her population
confined their ambition almost entirely TO the
pleasures that spring from scratching and
praying.
Fifty millions OF dollars have already been
exported, and millions are monthly sent TO
different parts Of the world.
Lines of steamers already connect us with
San Francisco, aud other lines will soon con
meet San Francisco with Asia and other parts
of the world. a ship canal is constructing
across the lsthmus to connect the oceans
and our great central railroads are reaching
their iron arms thitherward, and in ten years
we imagine they will reach the quiet city of
the Pacific.
The history Of the world presents nothing
TO be compared with the rapidty of progress
and The developement of the resources ofthe
Pacific coast. At the ratio of progress for
the last hve years past. one generation will
not pass away before San francisco will be
numbered among the great metropolitan ci-
ties Of the world; reaching one arm west
ward to Asia. and the other eastward 10 the
Atlantic coast, she will grasp the trade of
large portion ofthe two hemispheres. es.-fsei.
entihc American.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18

But now is the time of resfesbmept The
decanters are passed round, Of which some
parlske freely, others spatngly, Others not
at all. One Young man was present whose
conduct attracted general altentioo, as he
grew contentious and interrupted the genet-
sl harmony ol the .occasion. Now shud-
der crept owe, the spirit Of Charles Russel,
as he contemplated the warpiogs ofhis cous-
in Gray, the company he was ia, and the
temptations before him; but with an effort.
he suppressed his emotion, as he joined a.
gain in the dance.
j am glad il 10 over said Clara TO Charles,
on their way home, AT the striking OF two by
a church clock.
$50 am |. Tor am verify liied.' said he.
Al the doorstep of her residence. stop
one moment said ne. while i present TO
YOU this ring, as humble token Of my affec-
ton for you. have il here feeling in his
vest pocket wherein he bad pot IL, wrapped
10 piece of red velvet. Behold II was not
TO be fouud
Gracious heavens. have lost it!' and his
sensations At this thought were more than
he was willing to exptess--it had cost heavy
sum. which he felt.
Make yourself easy said Clara, Il am
heartily sorry for your loss, but do not de-
serve the elft.'
will make it up said he; it seems as if
some evil loruae were besettng me--thls
very day--sb! IL was yesterday | broke a
piece of china.
He gave the affecionale words OF parting,
and with a saddened spirit sought his lodg-
ings. IL was loss he could III brook. IL
was diamond ring. And what graceless
affair, 10 have discovered his loss not I'LL af
ter he had spoken of The gift. Ii was NOR
uiying. Could she posslb y doubt his hav-
ing had such jewel at all! All these cir
cumsIances added 10 hls highly susceptible
Temperament. contributed 10 msguiIy, far be-
yond realty, his horror at the loss. He
slept little that morning. As soon as IL was
light, he Iaced and rettaced the Steps OF the
preceding evening, in search for the ring, but
unsuccessfuIly. The delicate nature oi ex-
posing the loss Of such au object, precluded
him from the sympathy Of others. Unshar
ed. il must wear only on his own spirit, aud
become wrltIen on his detected cnuntenance,
known and read OF others, that some corro-
ding care is preying upon his soul.
IL is true he thought OF the possibility Of
finding il by advertising, and did SO anOny
mously; but SO little was his confidence IN
the integrity OF the world, that he doubed.
even If II should be discovered, whether the
finder would feel concerned for the loser.
and have the honesty 10 seek TO give IL up.
Two days passed and no Ildlngs about the
lost rlng.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18
Happy Days.
BY CHARLES MAcKAY.

COME bcck--come back-thou youthful timei
When JOY and innocence were ours,
When life was in its vernal prime.
And redolent of sweets and flowers.
Come back! and let us roam once more,
Free hearted through lifes pleasant ways,
And gather garlands as Of yore,
Come back come back-ye happy daysl
Come backbone back-'tvus pleasant then
To cherish faith in love and truth,
For nothing in dispraise of men
Had soured the temper Of our youth;
Come back! and let us still believe
The gorgeous dream romance displays,
Nortrust the tale that men deceive,
Come backbone backye happy daysl
Come back. oh freshness of the pastl
When every face seemed fair and kind,
When Sunward every eye was cast,
And all the shadows fell behind.
Come back! twill GOMEZ true hearts can turn,
Their own Decembers into Mays;
The secret be it ours 10 learn,
They come-they come-those happy dsysl
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1851-02-18
CHAPTER w

CHAPIEh W.
The next DAY Henry Cray, who had beeu
temporarily absent on business as an inspec-
tor called upon Charles Russell who appear.
ed 10 his usual temper of mind, except that
now aud then a hedving OF the chest escaped
him. Not knowing into what pfedlcsmsnl
any inquiries OF Henry might draw hin. he
intended showing himself not altered IN any
respect, anu reserved as TO any special vol
unIary Information,
Had yon happy ballr asked Henry.
Well, considered IT so.
'Clara as niiIy and aiddy as eyerl
AS yfirty aud giddyl-ss merry and
cheerful. as always like to see a lady on
such occasions f
You are sill resolved on her. suppose
When did ever say | was resoVodr
Did you not declare thai you loved herl'
Il both love and respect her
Has your LoUe then expanded itself toto
respect Dowl How comes oo the riog which
you showed me, and intended to present
to herP asked he. pleasantly.
Il have it here. and intend to present It,
i feel Il again my duty to press upon
your attention the claims Of Ellen Morton.
She is a superior lady, ns. ei
You know am always willing TO hear
your encomiums upon Ellen
We'll, then, ! shall do SO every lime I
have the pleasure Of meeting YOU ESQ ri
GRAY passed on. and Charles ore,aiul aied