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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-08-23
THE LOSS OF THE STEAMER UNION.

The steamship Union, lost the 5th Of July, was fine
propeller built Philadelphia about years ago. long
account Of her loss appears New York paper, signed E.
Hickman, Of Lawrenceburg KY, of the passengers.
We condense some Of the facts as he gives them
The steamship Union Capt Jonas Marks, left San Fran
cisco for Psnama the LIST Of July, with about 23O
gers She bad besides SO boxes Of gold dust freight
On the 4h OF July they of sight Of land In honor
OF the day Capt. Marks had gun fred the flag raised, &C.
The men INDUCED freely during the day, and many
toXicated.
On the 5h, about A. NJ, passenger named Holman,
who had lef. the cabin for fresh air. heard roaring and
looking to,cards the land the breakers rolling the
beach, He could find ,cafch on the deck and the helms
man, he said, drunk He attempted give the alarm
but before he could do the ship struck reef of rocks with
tremendous shock. She recovered from this shock but
struck second time The first then appeared deck
and cried "hard aport !" but lak, the ship
then only two hundred yards from the shore which was
bold bluff fifty feet high, with mountain directly back
deck.
The shocks received by the vessel described
dous Cbandellers and lamps shattered and furniture
tossed in every direction. The passengers were thrown into
the Utmost CONSERVATION The vessel was soon lying hope
less wreck among the breakers threatening to 70 to pieces
every moment.
When morning small boa, was sent ashore with
line which was made fast and its return Il was reported
sale landing could be made. The Two hundred and thirty
passengers crowded on the deck awaiting their turn be
taken ashore and IN about five hours all landed ogeh
er WIN provisions sni all the gold DUST except box
tanlng about $4,000 Captain Marks was the last msn to
leave the vessel. -
The missing boz Of gold dust is said to have been picked
up rned q It's con'enls--aboat $4,000 guard Of fifty
men was detailed oy Capt NJ to watch the remaining thirty
five boxes being promised free passage to Panama for the
service
10 the course Of the day party Mexcans came and in
formed the passengers that they only s1 miles from the
old fortress OF u Rosario, where could be Obtained
n ~ as throa IL
The passengers not detailed guard 10 the specie deter
mined TO remove TO ST. Quntn's Bay, where the steamer
for which an express had been to San Diego as direct
ed to stop They as well the guards with the specie
csmped here. 81
Onthe 18Th OF July the steamer Norherner arrived at st.
Qunsin ana toos AL the passengers Psnsms except some
who went overland back to San Francisco
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e corporal puni'hnsnt The ~hols sshoS, win !. hixa
above il
The richest fields for acquiring knowledge . O.rt .v.;,
those Of nature and srscsocs applied 10 human Du
suits most Of oil to agriculture and mschanu In each az
these pursuits there boundess field for acquiring IL.
richest knowledge made still richer BY impsrng Il 10 ohsrs
For thus imPsrtDg light opportunities are nevsr wanting
Teacher institutes, school supentenden members Of Con-
ges of State Legsaturss and Government funcionare.
Of every class and grade agricultural and mechanics Airs
and most Of al and for all "Industal Exhibitions for the
schools Of the country and the whole country to be held =
connexion and general recipocson With each other fur
nsh opportunities In existence in prospect asng the
light Of practical science ALL and thus to render all thrice
blssssd-once blessed 10 receiving, twice in giving.
Observation-Disclosures Of mechanism, drawing, mine
rails and other productions Of and were sent some
time since from the New York schools to Palestine and TO
several islands in the Mediterranean In return were recev
cd specimens Of the sng sone" supposed be Of the
same kind as that used BY David 10 his conflict with Goiah
also some Of the husk which the swine did eat" referred
in the parable of the Prodgsl Son, and several others Of
interesting Bible associations
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GaEAr TaAvEL-0n the Eastern railways the travel i
reported to be uncommouy large. This used TO be an ndi
cation Of business as the amount Of postage was taken
thermometer d mercantile prosperity. There is con.
deabe doubt whether either these old signs Of ndps
try ssny thing than evidence OF resessness Of bd
snd activity of mind respectively The price Of tansports
ion is diminished that almost cheap for the ndo
lent and unemployed to be upon journey at home and
the reduction Of postage has stimulated growth of sentiment
and affection which would have been INDUCED with
expression through the mail if it could have existed
upder the old rates.
Probably travelling, like other mslsdes is propaQaed
by contagon Whether Mr.. Sampson goes to the Springs
depends IN great degree whether Mr.. johnson intends
trip TO the shore and both msnestly Influenced by
me expedition Of their peghbor tho great tanner to The
ofds Far Bat neither Of he three will furnish single
em ey hs journey the real statistics of the business Of
'ne county When things have become accommodated to
new regulations OF transportation and correspondence
inen comparative amounts may sgsin throw useful
zoe nen existing condition and progress Of indus.
trial Pusu though they win be incompetent 70 rae.sur,
them IN relation 70 tho psst.--Aelnark Adr.
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To this srecommended to add 10 per leo for extra
unforeseen expenses giving above stated the total Of
f555 SEC. per kiomeue. The data establish 1857
75c the per kemere of line Of single wire and
42sf Gle. per klometre for enc or two wires. The
passage through tunnels, says the report augments the
expense, By Of the particular precautionary
which necessary to l,050f per kIonetre for line Of
three wires, and 725 for Of two wires Ia the conclu
sion Of his report LsvxRRIER, adherng those Iuinous
French noens Of the necessity OF State monopoly and
srol, says:
"Tbe Minister Of the Interior convinced of the imposs-
biy Of inducing Government undertake the construction
OF lines Of secondary importance disposed leave the
srucion of such knes they should be deemed advisable
private enterprise He the right of maturely ex-
amnnS proportions that may be made him. and Of taking
need be- the advice Of the Assembly for decision upon these
applications which will fail possess gravity.
The conmes expresses The wish that Government would
under proper resulaon authorize the construction pr
waite expense, Of such lines might be deemed useful
commerce. though Of sufficient Importance to be under
taken BY the State
The manufacture of bectsoot sugar every year
ing 10 France increased importance and attracts
the attention Of political economists a source of
tona wealth, and Of Governnent aordng matter
ton. Thirty factories. gotten up upon very ssg,
SCALE enumerated going into operation from the first
next month They are located with but two exceptions
the north Of France Fifteen Of them in the single de-
pawsnt Of Nd Indeed the manufacture Of the beetroo
sugar is coo6ned almost exclusively to the five northern ad
jacent departments Of Nord Pas de Calais Somme Asne
and Disc. take from table 70 the Monfeur the follow
ing statement Of the number Of factories and their locaon
With the amount Of production this season, s50l up
the sst May At that date the is supposed end
separate column will give the total production in the sea-
son of ls4l2 showing increase years Of than
double, viz Of ,5sa, kogrammes, or our weight
si7ls a49 lbs. The French kilogramme is equal to 2206
pounds avoirdupos
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CREDIT OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.

The new issue of Virginia coupon six per cent stock at
tracing the attention of capitalists. SELDkS, W1rHxns &
Co.. Bankers Of Washington and agents Of the State Of VIZ
eIsIA have, we learn, just made sale of one bundled
thousand dollars Of this stock to Mr. JoHx AnnrEID of
Orleans at i've per cent premium, coupons payable in New
YORK. and the bonds redeemabe at the expiration of thirty
i've years. The present very low of taxation in V
gina, viz twelve cents the 100 valuation Of land il
evidence OF the ample resources Of the State and causes this
stock to be justly regarded as the safest kind Of Investment
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TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.

Melancholy Accident-Loss of Nineteen Lives.
KrHssrox, &C. Wy Aueusr is.
Yesterday morning party Of ,hirtyfv started yacht
from the foot Of Long Island for the purpose Of enjoying
picnic On their return the boat was capszsd and sad 70
relate, nineteen Of the party drowned. Their
are as follows Mrs. Youldon, Miss Youdon, Master You'll
don Mrs. D. B. Jenkins Miss Jenkins, Mrs. Capt. Gsskn.
Mary Ann PROXY, Miss Mason, H. A. Mills, Miss Mills Mise
H. Haght, Miss A. Haight Mrs g. Hunter Miss A. Hun
ter, Mr.. Thorne, Thomas Gr Miss Walker Miss Stacy
Cholera in Louisville.
LouIsv1LLK, Aue. l5.-The cholera broke out In ma
snan form in this city yesterday Some twenty have
occurred up this time among them 9. X Grant and son.
George Willis and George Macurdy. The Of the out
break doubtless the continued heavy rains and great heat
Of the last few days. The weather now clear and COOL
and the violence of the disease 10 sba,ing.
Arrest Of a Egitivc Slaue at Buffalo,
BuYyALo, Aue. l5The first ca.e of an arrest under the
fugitive slave act occurred this morning A. negro named
Davis was claimed by person belonging to uisve named
Moore An examination resulted in clear identification Of
he fugitive and proof Of Moores ownership and Davis was
ther, upon remsnded.
Correspondence from Baltimore
BALTInoRx, Aueusr 81, p. M-Ths Wings of tho
several Wards held meetings last night and elected delegates
TO the Congressional and Legislative Con, eon which il TO
meet Tuesday night There coed deal of enthu
sssm among the Whgs and the indications are that they
viii succeed In eectng portion at of the Legislative
ticket, and doubt their Congressman acceptable pom
nations made. The Democrats last evening met Con-
venon and nominated their Eve remainng candidates for the
Legislature, thus completing their ticket e
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To the Editors Of the National Iateuigencer.


GENTLEMEN Having noticed some editorial remarks in
the Baltimore Sun Of the l4th instant animadvering on
article the signature Of "Nepune, which appeared
in your paper Of the l2th the subject Of corporea
punishment in the navy and suspecng that my learned
friend Of the "Sun may be laboring under mistake
the position in life Of the writer thereof beg leave there
fore to correct any Impressions which be may
terrain the subject and TO acquant him. any others
whom it may concern that the said Neptune" is who
has served, not behind but before the where he has
had ample opportunity afforded bin Of making close observa-
ons and forming toleaby ideas relating the
subject which he has written. would also beg leave
remark that the opinions formed have been hastily
rived at but the result Of many years experience and
deep reflection.
With respect to the "degradation'' which the SC Sun"
speaks Of and the infection Of punishment during sudden
ebullons Of passion, being calculated to make more
awless perfectly we'll But it is very great
mistake TO suppose for moment that Of this
have been very common, has been generally the
to take sufficient time decide cooly and dspas-
sonatey in all cases. and treat offenders with far
ensncy than would be experienced by them they be
judged by the civil tribunals on shore.
With the remarks in the "Sun" fully agree to how
much may be effected with the obduate and depraved by
setting good example before their eyes, by persuasion and
mild admoniton. But however successful the adoption Of
such mode might be with some, yet there great many
whose hearts eeled against better impressions and
nsensbe the knde influences that such preceps would
be only thrown away them and laughed to
Though arguing in favor Of the continuance Of copoea
punishment" would, however, wish it to be understood
hat do by any advocate too constant exercise
of should only be resorted to very rarely, and in
cases, when all other failed in eecting refo
nation, and when fobearance would to DO virtue.
must, in conclusion, be permitted express the opinions
which have heretofore held that would be the better part
Of wisdom still the power to punish, at least for
time, and until the system had sufficient time allowed it
to work effectively when if successful in its operation, the
total abolition Of the " CATS might be the safely eff ced
NEPrUKE.
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nj Ew AND COMPLETE EDITION or WORDS
IN worth's Poetical WORKS. volume, oortsning the
Prelude and all poems up to bis death. Edited BY henry
Reed. Por sale by TAYLOR h MAURY,
aug f2- Booksellers, near 9th street.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
GJANO AND SUPERIOR LTTHOGRAPHIC LIME
STONE FOUND ON SOUTH COAST OF ARABIA.

, STONE FOUND ON SOUTH COAST OF ARABIA.
Extracts from chapter Y. "ARAsIA," an unpublished
work by AARON HAIGHr PALxxR on the productive re-
soces, trade. commerce, &C. ofthe Independent Oriental
Nations, prepared By order ofths Secretary Of State.
Skkah, Jbs, a small island Con the south coast Of
Arabis rising $50 feet above the sea- and lying FIVE miles
due south Of Ras Rahad in latitude $50 54 4 NORTH and
Longitude 4S0 49, 20 east, and may be distance of
thirty miles Its summit is fiat and white, owing to the
crements Of Hocks Of BIRDS which resort hhsr and
keep up nexhaustbe supply Of guano. This island is
called Skkah by the natives of the coast and s by Arab
navgators.
Ras Makadah, lying northeast of skkah is dark, mo-
deraey elevated cape, and forms the eastern limit of the
Bay Of Makadah, which affords good anchorage sheltered
from all winds The village Of Makadah lies in the eastern
angle Of the bay close under the hills It is the residence
Sultan MOhammsd Ibn Abu Bekr, tributary Of the Abdu-b-
Valid, who derives the principal part Of his revenue from
traffic in the gusno Of the island Of Sikkah.
Morbdf, Merbat is small village, in latitude leo So
IY north, and longitude $40 AZ 40 east Con the same
coast situated 10 the Of small but we'll sheltered bsy
named after it. About eight miles west Of the vii
lage there small rock having ancient ruins on it,
summit.
The Of Morbat trivial but the Shekh receives
present from most vessels anchong in the port be also
evies small anchorage fee, Domnay, in proportion the
size Of the vessel and the aid and beray of the Nakoda
varying from one, two, three bags Of dates and
times bag of rice. The power Of the Sheikh extends nom
nsly, from Tahkah 10 Ras Nus
In 1916 Dr. Carter, Of Bombay discovered, close 10 the
summit edge of the table land above Morba stratum
Photographic limestone which have been found suit admir-
ably for hosraphc purposes They said to take i'm
pressions from transfer paper easily. and print clearly
the best Bavarian notes.
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OCMOOL BOOKS Of every description .tor ale b. n
~ fARNHAA, corner Of Penn. avenue sndEievc.th Il
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have offered premiums for juvenile collections whether n
nature arto mineral vegetable productions Of draw
ngs Of implements of vegetables animals or indeed Of
any thing showing juvenile Improvement in science or art
Such specimens exhibited at any agricultural fair would
doubtless be properly noticed and rewarded either by previ
Gus provision otherwise.
ExPERIMEST.-Some young ladies in a school in New
York sent to Agricultural Fair held the last season some
specimens Of their drawing On the walls Of the school,
room are how suspended side BY sde the drawings thus
noed and diplomas awarded BY the society the young
artists for their industry, skill, and improvement.
No. XIX.
Let there be light the first command ever given. Let
your before others another command
authority Except for the frst command this world might
as well not have BEEN Except the second the spirit
IT, the first must have been comparatively without an object
Physical light the object Of the FIRST command moral
light that Of the second
Giving light is perhaps the highest object of human or
divine aim While tits the highest object it 10 alss probably
the richest source of happiness To communicate with all
source OF pleasure; most Of all to the young and unadul
'erated With children, narrative 10 eraphc because sim
pe fresh, and truthful case. girl of five years,
beng asked what she did at school, REPLIED say and
and sit BENCH Truth coming fresh from such gushing
fountain affords rich pleasure the receiver and still richer
to the gver The doctrine that " is blessed to give
than to receive of old and high authority This espe-
ciaiy uue IN giving light giving 10 not diminishing but
the richest mode Of increasing.
These great truths to ell most OF all TO those selected
to h the young for their future vocsiions by enlightened
minds and elevated characters In address before con-
gregaon Of Washington schools, BY b. b. French Pres
dent of The city Board of Aldermen, he remarked drink
in learning thing pour out for the benefit Of
others is quite another thing Information, simply to be
retained, is like the wealth Of the miser The know
ledge unfortunate than the money mssr
the less he gives the less DO has In the New York
schools where sending light abroad part of their sysiem
uniform fac, that those which duc light abroad
shine brightest at home What true Of schools Of course
true with the individual pupils composing those schools
Those who give little have little those who give much have
much Among teachers and parents in Wash
ington whose pupils and children have prepared specimens
their improvement for the express object Of ad the i'm
Of Others every speaks with the highest pea
sure OF rich delight and rapid progress the results With
out word the question Of corporal punishment teach
ers can b assured that by permitting their pupils to enjoy
the pleasure feel the dignity and acquire the light
from importing light to Understanding regular offerings 70
patriotism and to sciencehsy will find no occasion or psss
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
Real Estate for Cale

IN THE BRICK FOuSE, and the small House next
JUL South OF it, situate on the West side of Spring St.
- lsnow Offered for sale on reasonable terms.
The houses divided into five convenient tcnements-
The lot has 81 feet front Spring street. and about 81 feet
deep Terms easy. For further particulars inquire of
my2l-dn q. +. WILSON, Oxford st.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07

Real Estate for Sale,
Three Houses on Portland street.
One House on Union street.
One House Wellnetol street.
One House West street.
Two Houses on Southbridge street.
One Store on Southbridge street.
One Barn occupied for Livery stable in do street.
One House Salem sire ct.
The above buildings all i'll good repair, and will be
BOLD low. Also Building Lots for SALE situated in the cen
tire of the City, on Pleasant Cottage Newbury Chan
dler Austin, Wellington, Salem and Southbrle streets
mo cash payment required of those purchasing TO build
For further particulars applyto
lnar24 d3m L. * S p HARRINGTON
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
For Sale or Exchange.


IN Farm of 60 acres, with good buildings situated
L5 within ten miles of this city, will be sold at a bar
n gan,or exchange for property in this city.
Inc farm IS well divided into llage, moving pasturage
ind woodland Has uniailing supply of goot water
impure OF E. E. ABBO 1T,
marl2-du 155 plp.sart -,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
REAL ESTATE
Real Estate for Sale
House for Sale.


- THE subscriber will SELL if applied for soon the
ill House ne occupies on Pleasant street, and with
same-54 feet mont and ll3 feet deep. A desirable
situation well known to need further descrinon
Ieb26-dlstf BENJAMIN BUFFIJM.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
Cottage House and Lot for Sale,

IA WILL be offered for three weeks only, new and
well arranged Cottage House, with the Lo on which
it stands situated favoraby for any one doing bust
ness near the business part of the city Inquire
at this Office
Also-A HOUSE LOT FOR SALE, adjoining the above.
and beautifully LOCATED for, and worthy OF good house.
ie3-d3M
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS.

LIGHTNING CONDUCTORS.
TTNE subscribers would give notice that they pre-
| pared to afix Lightning Conductors TO buildings,
the approved plan. Having had some IL years expe
rience in the business, they confident that jobs commit
ted their will BE executed in the most satisfactory
manner Ofthe many hundred buildings protected by their
Conductors one their knowledge, has been dam
aged by lightning. Ordersswill receive prompt attention
n Shop at Merrifeld's Building, Worcester, Mass.
mV6 d4m THOMPSON, SKIN NER & co
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
Front Street. Store Lots.

Front Street Store Lots.
HE valuable lot OF land the South side of Front St,
street about 10 e ans StreGt Ghgrfh @ftenGis Q" front
and West Salem street, is offered for sale lots To
suit purchasers Its average depth is 10 feet.
The lots will be sold such terms as to render them
profitable purchase, either for those wishing build stores
for their let.
mar25-dtf FRANCIS II EWEY 21S Main st
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
For Sale or Rent.


New House on Pleasant stIeet Col Abbotts con
IA venient for three families Ii applied for soon will be
sold with bout 10000 feet of land Also the Cutting
House i'll New Worcester with about three of land
now occupied by Pulaski Bacon. Also small Farm OF
about 20 acres, with unfinished house upon it, about Of
mile west of said Gut ng estate the Jones Farm
Terms very liberal p. G. BACON,
mar6-dtf No Central Exchange.
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TO BE LET.
To Rent
To Rent
Store to Lei

Small Tenement Ashland street. Possession given
"A Immediately Apply at this Office apps diff
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-06-07
Cottage for Sale.

IN Cottage House, with about One-ourth of an acre
lid of land, situated in huurshing village within 20
Ious oil two Meeting Houses, and good School,
about y miles from Worcester
me above place will be sold on long credit, upon rea
sonabe TERMS or will I've exchanged for property in this
city. inquire OF L. Z. ABBOTT,
lnWl2-dtl l55 pleasant It