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American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-15

The ELEcTIoNs.-There are so many side
issues to be tried at the State elections this fall
that the old distinctions of Wing and Democrat
in many instances will be quite lost sight Of
In this State the Slavery Question, the Anti
rent Question, the Land Reform Question, and
several other bones of contention will be used to
create divisions in the ranks of both parties, aud
we shall have not merely three cornered, but n
six or seven sided contest. In Pennsylvania and
in Massachusetts, we shall have battle of sub
factions rather than grand struggle between
the two great organizations. In ONO the lem
perance men have rallied their forces for polit-
cal warfare, and grog or no grog will undoubt-
edly be the leading query put to every candidate
for office. The constitution of Ohio as it now
stands prohibits the sale of Intoxicating liquors.
Upon the character OF the next Legislature de-
pends the enforcement of the provisions OF the
Constitution. ]. Star.
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The value Of goods deposited by the various
exhib;tors in the CRYSTAL Palace is estimated at
$50, 200, 900.
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of the married parties enter into second mar
riages; but the number of those who marry
oftener is very small.
Some may be curious to know what differ
ence there may be among men and women in
the tendency to second marriages. The hum-
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FROM THE G EI,MAN.

The throne empty. AMI it, cushion SOFT
And N las, the kings TOOL a lazy elf,
Said That's a very comfortable chair
So down he sat, and yawned, and stretched himself
Ju-t then his master entered at the door,
And at the sight his anger scarce restraining
q How noyl sir knaye' he cried ''what dost thou
there"
"Nothinv at ALL" said Niclas, "Tm reigning'
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-10-15
Marriage Statistics.

The Cincinnati Gazeus says: All mankind.
and womankind, too, seem to have great inter-
est in one kind of statistics at least that which
relates to the holy state of matrimony. They
generally inquire most sedulously into the last
: new case" and even into the premonitory
symptoms, so that there are few things in
which the history of individuals is better known
than in this part of their domestic relations
1t IS only of late years, however, that staticians
have taken the subject up by wholesale, and
made 1T part of Legislative inquiry. We have
now, however, the results in the aggregate Of
several Of the European States, and of some
portions of the United States. 1t il, in some
stages Of the rise and fall of nations, of real i'm
portance to know the statistics of marriage.
For example, in the decline Of nations, the mar
riagcs of all that part of the people who have
not the means of self-subsistence rapidly di-
minish.
Now, in the declining days of Rome, the
knights and the Roman gentlemen, generally,
absolutely refused to marry, and imperial de-
crees were put forth requiring them to marry;
because their neglect in this particular was
positively reducing the strength of the Empire.
This is one of the examples which may be given
in illustration of Mr. Malthus's great principle,
that population is limited by the limits of food,
for the Roman gentlemen declined marriage
because it was too expensive to keep family.
NO sucn results are lkey TO occur In TINS f0od-
producing country for centuries to come. In
fact too early and reckless marriages is the
opposite evil to which our country is more in
chned. 1t is curious, however, to look little
into this matter as illustrating the general laws
of the social economy.
In the city of Boston, statistics are much
better preserved and attended to than in any
other part of the country; and hence, We know,
will bear close approximation to truth-the
general laws of man in society From the re-
port of the City Register for 1850, we draw
some general results which will show the pro-
nortion of m n rriu thpre.
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NAkNisHE5 GUN UupALS, SPIRITS, TURPEN,
TINE, AND AME RICAN L1NSEED OH,
9o cases Gum Copal, med. and fine Zanzibar, NC.
400 bos superior &C ach Body Carriage oil Cloth Polish
nishes, Nos. l, 2, au
~ 1os. Sign and Draining varnish
DO white flowing do
do outsd !, Io do warranted
s do White do do for mans or whips
10 do Iron ynrni.h
30 do Pain ters japan
100 DO Spir ,ts rurpentiue, in glued bbs half bbs
Is-sJ0Oo galloW American Bnseed oil.
lOooo ms p' White Lead in OIL at manufaoturers
prices
Also, Gum Shelac, sandrac, Iitharge, Red Lead, Dry
White L IN 100 ID. kegs, wholesale and retail at the
lowest mark et rates
Per urchang the above win do well to call and
examine fnf themselves.
N. r. 20 rsons wanting Varnishes manufactured will
please call the subscriber is prepared to manufacture
ali kinds. BENZ. g. HORNOR,
No La a. anpe street, running from Second to Third be-
sJtweep arket and Arch streets, Phils. mar 2-n
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PEOPLES toes are like oaks when they bear
ache-corns,
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IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS, 5S LIBERTY STREET, New
| York, (between Broadway and Nassau0 are now re-
ceying rich and beautiful assortment Of Fancy sir and
Millinery Goods to which would particularly invite the
attention of all Cash Purchasers, and will make IT an oh
ject for them to give call are determined to sell
assortment for Cas lower than ever before offered In
this market.
Miners can supply themselves with every article in
their line at about the cost of Importation Auction
prices Many of our goods manufactured expressly
for SALE and cannot be surpassed tor beauty or
Rich Hat and Can Ribbons, large variety
Silks and Satins for Bonnets
embroidered Caves Collars, Cuffs and Chcmisetts -
Embroidered Edgngs and Iusertngs, Swiss and Muslin
Thread Brussels yalencene, silk, and Lisle Thread
Laces
Gloves and Mts, Kid, Silk, Lsle Thread, and Sewing
scarfs, Cravats, and Dress nkfs.
Swiss Jaconet Book Muslins, and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered Damnsk. and Plain Canton Grape Shswls
A full assortment Of Straw Goods
French and American Artificial Flowers
with large variety not mentioned above.
All wishing to avoid paying long prices will make M
ney by calling and satisfying themselves mar Z4-u
CtEEp AND AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE, TOOLS,
- &C.. &c.-WHoLEsALE AND RETAn-No lei n Market
Street PhiIddeptia-We offer to our friends and cuso.
mers the largest assortment of Agricultural implements,
Garden Tools and Seeds ever offered in this Market con-
sistinp In part Of the following, viz:
pR6UTY 4 MEARS Patent Highest Premium Self
Sharpening pLOUGIIS, right and left handed Side HDl
subsoi Of various Sizes OF superior materials and work
manship warranted to give satisfaction or the money
returned Fbur Highest Premiums d'oarded to these
PLoUGHs at the New York State Fair for 1850 Also,
Beaches and Bar Share Ploughs.
spains Improved Barrel Churn, constructed In such
manner that the dasher may be removed from the inside
Of the Churn by simply unscrewing the handle from the
dasher.
Hay Straw, and Corn Stalk Cutters in great variety
among which may be found IIarveys superior Premium
/ Straw Cutter, of every size. ,
! Also Horse Powers, Threshing Machines Fan Mills
Corn Shelters Cheese Presses Seed Planters Dirt Scraer
] Sugar Mills OK Yokes and Bows Turnip Drills Horse
Rakes Grain Cradles, Expanding and Extra Cutivators
Iarrows, Suahe, Scythes Conceived Hoes, Spring tenn
pered Cast Steel Oval and Square tined Manure and Hay
Forks Pruning Shears and Chises Beach and Bar Shear
Repairing Peces and Castings, Peruvian Patagonia and
Prepared uano, together with complete assortment OF
Grass Garden and Field Seed all of which will be sold nj
the lowest possible prices, at 19l Market street Phia
| mar OFF PROUTY & BARRETT.
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The New York and Liverpool United States Ma
Staamars.

The ships comprising this line are the
ATLANTIC, Capt. West.
PACIFIC, Capt, Nye. =
ARCTIC, Capt, Luce. .a.
ADRIATIC, Capt. Grafton.
These ships, having been built by contract expressly
for Government service every has been taken in their
construction, also in their engines to insure strength
and speed and their accommodations for passengers
unequaed for elegance comfort
Price of passage from New York to Lverpoo $3.50;
elusive of extra size state rooms $685. from Liverpool
to New York, f35,
An experienced Surgeon will be attached to each ship.
No berth be secured until paid for.
H fhe of these ships will not be accountable
for god silver bullion Specie jewelry precious stones,
METALS unless bills of ading signed therefor and
the value thereof therein expressed.
For freight and passage apply to
EDWARD X. COLLINS SO Wall ST., N. Y, or to
BROWN, SHIPLEY & Co, Liverpool
Il. G.. ROBERTS CO., II, Kings Arm Yard, London.
l.. DRAPER, Jr, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris.
mar 24-d
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Population in 1850 138,788
Marriages in 1850 1857
Proportion of marriages in the
whole population in 54
Proportion of marriages to popu-
| lation over 16 years of age l in 36
Marriages under 20 years of age $50
Proportion of marriages to popu-
lation between l5 and 20 years
of age in 3S
Marriages between the ages of 20
and 40 2,2o1
Proportion of marriages between
20 and 40 to population between
those ages / in 20
Marriages above the age Of 40 40
Proportion of marriages in the
population above the age Of 40 in ITO
Predominance of females
males married between 20 and
25 years Is per cent.
| Predomuance of males over fe-
| males married between 25 and
80 years 90 per cent
| Proportion of the whole number of
marriages between 20 and 30
| years 90 per cent.
From these proportions it follows:
/. That fVe-sirths of the American population
marry between the ages of twenty and forty.
OF the whole number of marriages, more than
one half marry between twenty and thirty years
of age.
2. That there is a considerable discrepancy tn
| ages, at marriage, between males and females
| the males being, on an average, from three to
| five years older than the females--as shown by
the fact, that the largest proportion Of females
| marry between twenty and twenty -fye and the
largest proportion of males between twenty
five and thirty.
3. The fact that only 236 marriages out of
2, 557 took place under twenty years of age,
disproves the common idea that very large
portion Of American women marry too young.
But Of 2,55I women married. 43l were under
twenty-which is but sirth part
A. The number who marry over forty years
of age is quite small. OF these the largest
number are widows and widowers.
In reference TO second marriages, We have
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General Emigration and Passage Office,

No. 81 Bayliag Sip, NeW York. near Fulton Ferry
TUE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
the public that his arrangements such for bring
ing out and forwarding passengers TO and from Liverpool
by the old and vorte Black Star Line of Packets sailing
to anl from New York and Liverpool every week,
ensure cheap and quick conyeyances The ships COM
prisng this liue all and first class packets,
manded by old and experienced commanders.
Also, Agent for the Star Line of Glasgow Packets sail
ing every month. Also, Agent for the splendid Line
New York and Louisiana Line Of New Orleans packets,
sailing every week ss. t#s1.
Drafts at sight furnished for any amount England
Ireland, and Scotland. TH0S. III. O'BRIEN, y
mar 2l- 81 Burling Slip, doors from South at.
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.


AIOULrON X CO.. Successors to JNo. FALCoNER A Co,
N 81 Cellar and - Pine streets New York, invite
chants visiting New York city 10 their immense stock of
Foreign and Domestic, Fancy and staple Dry Goods
Their stock is entirely new and in addition still
by every steamer and elegant styles, confined
svcy 10 this house, consisting of every variety Of
Goods TO found In the French, German English aud
American markets and Mt prices tba win defy competitors
Cash buyers and merchants generally win do well TO
call and examine stock, goods adapted to
every section of the country and we resolved spare
efforts TO make 1t the interest of every merchant TO
favor us with their patronage,
JAMES 8. MoULTON, -
JAMES w BARBER,
ZENAS NEWELL.
New York, March, 1851. mar "a
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FREEMAN HODGES & CO.,

Also, inventors and manufacturers of Waterproof
BLacling for OeOth that will reduce the cost fifty per
cent and will soon he in market mar "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-10

DTsoLArroS.An immigrant just arrived across
the Plains gives the following description Of the
memorable 'jarnado del muerto," on which so ma
ny thousand Of animals and so many persons Of the
Last years emigration persisted:
"lfthers is section Of country in Gods wide
extended creation that can surpass that large scope
of country lying between Salt Lake Valley and
Carson river for ster:hy Of soil, scarcity OF timber
and every thing that has tendency to cheer up
sbs spirits Of the weared traveller, am sure that
don't care 10 see it. From the sink of Humboldt
river across the desert to Carson river my heart
was sickened at seeing the great destruction Of
property, viz wagons. carriages and buggies dead
horses, mules, and cattle whose caTcasssS lie thick
al over the ground. in state Of preservation the
skins and good deal Of the flesh being dried to
the bones-the water, marshes, and air being 50
strongly impregnaled with alkali that il has ten
dency TO keep of the devouring insects and birds
Of prey. But the worst is not half told yet To see
every two or three hundred yards grave, where
father, mother, orother,Or sister has been buried;
but the train is on: OF sight the corpse is disin
TERED by the prowling wolf or the savage indian
the bones 10 bleach upon the great American
desert. Although am rather hardened sinner,
Vet when saw the scene as just described could
no! refrain from shedding tears, and feeling myself
more Submissive to that mighty and powerful God
who rules the universe"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-10
STAUNTON FOUNDRY.

cs,HE undersigned continues to furnish at short
notice CASTINGS Of every description, a,
his foundry in Slaunton.
lie keeps constantly on hand
Hathaway Cook Stoves,
Air Tight do do,
Box and Ten Plate do,
Mill and Saw Mill Gearing,
Thrashing Machine Casting,
Mould Bounds, great variety,
Wagon Boxes, Sc, Sc.
Having the patterns on hand, ! can furnish al
all times, any particular piece of the Stoves that
may by accident, or otherwise, be broken. Gus
toners are invited TO give him call and they
shall find the terms reasonable and prices low
All work warranted A liberal discount made for
cash; also discount made to Merchants or others
who purchase by the quantity. Thankful for past
support he asks continuance of the same. Orders
BY mail promptly attended tn.
ALBERT. J. CARRIER.
Staunton, July 90. lS5l.-tf.
PSI have made arrangements with Messrs.
Bryan s. BRADLEY. by which persons pnrehas-
ing The Dsano or New York Premium Plough or
Castings from me, will not be held liable for an in
Engagement of the Livingston Plough patent
These Piuughs can be obtained at the Blacksmith
Shop of Mr.. WIN. WOODWARD, near The Western
Asylum. A. j. e.
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PROSPECTUS
w TG r e " I E w


nm the original Prospectus of the AMERICAN Re-
VIEW, issued at Washington BY MIR. Cultos. its
former Proprietor and Editor, number Of the lead
inc Wing Members of the twenty seventh Con-
oress. (S45-6) subscribed their names to the fol-
lowing resolution -
Earnestly approving tie plan of such Nation
al organ, long needed and of manifest importance,
the undersigned agree to contribute for its pages,
from time to time, such communications as may be-
necessary 10 set forth and defend the doctrines held
by the ULited Wing Party the Union. Sign
ed by Geo. P. Marsh, Daniel ID. Barnard, J. Nc.
Pherson Berrien, j Il. lngersul, K. Joy Morris,
II. l.. Ciingman, Daniel Webster, R. g. Win
throp, Thomas Butler King, Hamilton Fish, j. 2.
Kennedy, j. ColIamer, WIN. S. Archer, Rufus
Choate, Alexander II. Stephens
An engraved portrait of some distinguished per-
son will be found in epery number of the Review.
These will usually be portraits Of living American
Statesmen, and whenever that is possible, will be
ACCOMPANIED with an authentic Memoir Of the per
son represented.
The first objects Of the Review are Of course po-
litical; it is designed to set forth and defend the
principles, the measures, and the men of the Uni
led Wing Party Of the Union. 1t has been mat.
ter of just reproach to that Party, that though il
embraces its due proportion Of the intelligence and
learning of the country, it has had no Quarterly OF
Monthly Organ devoted to the expression and de.
Tense of its opinions and measures. The conduct.
ors of the American Review have done what il
them lies to remove this reproacb, by securing con
tributions from sources Of ability and truth.
The literary department of The Review will a
gree in spirit with the political.
TERMs.-$5 year, in advance.
d. w. HOLLY, Publisher,
100 Nassau Street, New York
September 10, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-12-10
Plantation and mill for sale.

OFFER for sale Tract Of Land lying on the
South Fork of Rockish River, in Nelson Coun-
ty, adjoining the lands of James Woods, Esq, Dir.
Samuel Woods and others, containing by old SUI
vey between ~ of.
FIVE AND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion Of which is Rockfsh lew
grOundsand branch fats. The balance is all arabic
high land ofgood quality-indeed is very superb
or. The low grounds aud branch fats fine mead
ow land. There is on the tract an ample supply
OF timber, and one or two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The Improvements consist Of Mill, propelled
by Rock FISH, river, built in modern style, with
castlron machinery, and two pair of stones-the
basement story of stone; good Saw Mill, good
framed Barn. Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chimneys. small
DWELLING HOUSE,
Ice House ana other necessary ou.. houses, aal
Apple Orchard ofexcellent winter fri
Rockfsh Valley is situated at the Eastern base
of the Blue Ridge Mountain, is high and roman
tic country, alifr remarkable 'pr its beauty healthy
fulness and f Utility and the tract now offered for
sale has long been regarded among the most dssra-
ole in that section Of country. Ii is distant from
Howardsville on James River, and the Canal,
about eighteen miles fromthe contemplated De-
pot on the Railroad now in progress from Chariot
tesville, across the Blue Ridge, to Slaunton, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from the Univsr-
silly of Virginia, and about fifteen from Staunton.
The terms will be made to accommodate the pur-
chaser, and good bargain may be had by early ap
plica lion to James NJ. Harris, Esq, who resides
on the land. He may also be addressed by letter
directed to Greenfield, Nelson Co., Va.
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November %, Is49.-tf.
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DO you BELIEVE TT?
IF you DON'T JUST CALL AND BE CONVINCED THAT
BARE& STERRETT


a RE in receipt of the richest and most beautiful
"A assortment of GOODS in their line ever be-
fore offered IN this market, comprising the following:
Super Black, Brown, Drab and Gray, Beaver Ri
lot and Castor Cloths, English Lambskln, do,
new and superior article for Oyer-coats, Super
Black, Brown, Blue, Green, Mulberry Olive,
and Invisible Green Cloths, OF the very best
French, English and American manufacture
Super Black Satin, plain and figured, Plain and
figured Black Silks, Fancy do, large variety
Of every style and color, Rich cut Velvets, Buff
Cashmere aud embroided French Cashmere
Vestings, something new.
ALSO
4 handsome assortment of very superior Vestings
for Party occasions 1t is almost useless to add
that Their selection of plain and fancy Cassmeies
surpass any thing of the kind be found elsewhere
in market. These goods have been purchased by
the senior partner, Mr.. BARE, whose long expert
ence in business, and fine TASTE is sufficient guar.
an.se to purchasers that they will get good aud
fashinabe article, and will be made to order, at
short notice and in neat and tasteful man
ner They respectfully request all 10 give
them call. as they are satisfied they can convince
any one that they can and ,cM sell goods ofthe
same quality as cheap Tnota LEETLS CHEAPER
than they can be bought elsewhere.
They have also on hand fine 10, Of furnishing
eoods. such as Shirts Collars, Crayats, Scars,
Gloves, Handkerchief, &c., &c.
A lot of fine MOlskin Hats, which will compare
favo,ably with any in market, either in quality OF
price.
Slaun,on, Oct. 20. 1851.
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EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance Of the last VIII and Testament OF
Andrew Crawford. decd, we will On the Ord
day of January, 1852, at the late residence OF SAID
Andrew Crawford, deed, infer for sale al pnbllc
auction, the several TRACTS OR PARCELS
OF LAND of which the said Crawford died SELF
ed and possessed, containing in The aggregate,
6aSa ACRES,
being in six different Tracts, all adjoining each
other, lying and being in the Comfy Of Bath, on
the Turnpike Road between the Warm Springs
and Millboro' Springs and one mile from the latter;
and upon which is the BLOWING CAVE. A
considerable portion ofsaid Land is River Bottom,
and in fine state Of cultivation. with all necessary
Improvements thereon goud DWELLING
HOUSE, Barn., and all other oui-buildings, and
upon the whole is very desirable property, being
n, .-hhDihood and convenient to MIL,
DlacSsnith Shop, Church, &c. and within short
if made to Covinglon. The Lands will be shewn
TO any one wishing to purchase by Mr.. Joseph
Burger. who resides adjoining thereto The Terms
OF Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money
in hand, the balance in one, two and three years,
the purchaser giving bond with approved personal
security. and the title retained until the last pay
ment is made. WIN. C. BURGER,
S. a. PORTER,
Executors ofsaid Andrew Crawford, deco.
October 1861 -3m.
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TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

SEALED Proposals directed to the undersigned
- at Staunton, Va, until the lst of November
next, are invited for constructing Bridge over
Middle River, at Polmer's Mill, ON the Stanton
and Parkersburg Road.
The span opIhe Bridge will be SO feet, and will
be constructed on The Queen Post plan.
Offers are requested TO state what they will
build double track bridge for, (three sets of queen
posts 10 feet in the clear between queen post brac
ing or single tract 10 feet in the clear with two
sets of queen posts.
There will be about 25 cubic yards Of dry ma
sonry, for which separate bids will be received.
The work to be finished in three monlhs after
the Contractor shall have been notified by The Board
of Public Works that his contract is received and
approved.
A Plan and Specifications will be left at Polmer's
Mill by the 18th of Octoher for inspection, and
Mr.. Pomer will give any information in my alb
seuce.
r. Fl. KINNEY,
Gen' Supt Staunton & Parkersburg Road.
Oct. s, 1851.