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MISS DIX.

FROM TIE COLUMBIA c.) rELKsRApH or xAr 20, 1881
We see that this distinguished philanthropist has
left our State, and proceeded to Florida and Geor-
gia, whence we suppose she will make her wonted
excursions TO inquire into the state of the poor in
sane--the object which occupied her while in our
State. We understand that at later period she
proposes to 60 to Alabama.
Miss DIX has visited in nearly every district of
our State the poor-houses and prisons, to ascertain
the number OF insane in them, as well as the num-
Der OF those unfortunate beings bereh of reason,
who are not TO the poor-houses or to our State
asylum We believe that she going to lay the result Of
her inquiries before bis eIceeny, the Governor And here
we may make the passing remark that is surprising how
many poor families there still in our State that decline
avang themselves Of the beray of our LegsIa-
tue which has made provision for all the insane In the State
unable to pay for their board and attendance in the asylum
We cannot conclude this notice without expressing ad
miraon Of This Lady, who, like ST. Vincent in former days.
seeking the plague stricken, has travelled over the whole
breadth and length of land find out the condition of
those most unfortunate beings who douby visited with
poverty and insanity Thus she travels single unprotected
woman, herself in feeble state spending her time and for
tune and heah-subec to the greatest fagues and many
danges-or the sole purpose Of aiding those who but too
often rejected by the rest Of the community Never did mis-
slonay engage in hoer did the adventurer
scientific, trading conqusrng embark in noble
dertakng did any being perform his great task with
pursr sngemndedness and unassuming modesy and
never, indeed did Providence smile bengnanty upon
the abos of any mora for the lasting results Of her
daunted and peseveng endeavos already in
large asylum erected BY her unceasDg TOLL in which she has
been engaged for than ten years The asyums in
Mississippi Tennessee, Pennsylvania New Jersey, Canada
and other parts, are monuments to her memory.
We said that she travels unprotected But she protected
by wachu Providence. who appointed her as he appointed
HowARD, and ought not to be left unmenoned that
wherever she has tared in this wide country she has,
often states invariably met with the kindest regard the
hands Of all, high low, from the Governor the stage
driver, and from the dweler in mansion the humbest
cupan Of hut log house. Great her exposures have
frequently been they have arisen from any other
than the elements from road May God continue
to protect her Our ncerest wishes and blessings accompany
her, who in opinion, is performing far greater task
than that Of Mrs. Far Well may she be called heroine Of
pous philanthropy Of whom the revered leader Of christian
fock lately wrote with fslicitous truth and simplicity
One pain alone thy visit gves-our shame,
To live SO far beneath thine own great aim.
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BARNuM AND JENNY LIND.-The New York
Tribune says that it has Mr.. BARNUM's authority
Tor saying that there has been no unfriendly diff.
ference whatever between himself and Miss LIND,
and that the reason for terminating the engagement
was his desire V visit Europe in the North Ame-
RIGA; in proof of which the following note is pub
lished from Miss LrsD
To T. T. BARSuM, Esa,-MY DEAR sIR accept your
proposition to close contract tonight at the end Of the
sSd concert on condition Of my paying you $1,000 in ad
dition to the sum forfeit under the condition of not finish
ing the engagement at the end Of 100 concerts.
am, dear sir, yours most truly,
JENNY LIND.
PHILADELPHIA, June g. 1851 sE.s,
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The Fossil remains Of some large animal, unknown in
these days. have been lately discovered by Mr. WIILrAM
WrLsos, the banks of the Arkansas river near the mouth
Of Skin Bayou appears to be the head Of some monster
animal that has resided in the Arkansas river having
large head part Of the head and teeth still retaining
their original appearance and the other part CT the head
ing peed bearing the resemblance Of soft sandstone The
teeth seem to indicate that the animal cavorous although
that are now known to be Kkened to what these
bones indicate the animal to have been Hence supposed
to be the remains Of some aneduvsn animal whose
long since become extinct
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ANOTHER GREAT RAILROAD MovEMENr.-The people Of
western Pennsylvania agang the question Of another
connection of that State with the Ee Railroad conven
ton was held at Warren pa the 5th instant of dele
gates favorable the construction Of railroad from Pitts
burg to connect Little Valley passing the valley OF the
Alerhany river The whole distance is 2l5 miles, and the
contemplated route runs through Of the richest mineral
and agricultural portions Of the State. The construction Of
this road would be highly advantageous to New York and
Ptsbug. II would open another route to the Southwest
and large section of country would be placed In direct con-
nexion with the former which would much Of its trade
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at Jamaica IN hi. line are comprised nine ss.msr o6

at Jamaica In this line comprised nine steamers: Ohio
a,462 Georgia. 2.5sl; Crescent City. 1900 Empire
CHy LOO; Brother Jonathan and Promsfheus each
i,aoo tons Cherokee, 1850; FL Dorado, l,0O0 Phlo-
den es1 TONS The departures Of these steamers are ar
seo WIN reference to connexion with the various lines
running rom Panama to San Francisco in which service no
less han fourteen steamboats, constantly engaged whose
tonnage varies from $50 tons supplementary line Of
our steamboats, also conveys the mails from San Francisco to
oregon. 10 this resume have omitted to comprise the
passenger and freight line plying between New York and
fnadePhia % well as several that have gone from
tins port to California by way Of Cape Horn and which are
employed in various services upon the Pacific coast or in d.
fec communication between California and New York The
principal among these are the Pioneer, Of 1000 TONS and
the Monumental City, the Washington and the Pacific Of
1000 each. s'
In Literature the present month has thus far presented bu,
meager bulletin Of publications and there will not be
much activity in this department sntilths "Fa trade CON-
mences for which the various publishing houses Of the city
are now making preparations. The prolific press Of the
Mesns Harper however, groan beneath its
burden "The Heir Of Vast Wsyaud an easy and unpre-
tending story from the pen Of Mrs. Hewitt; Norete under
the title Of "Caleb Field dedicated to the memory Of the
"bave and gentle Pnsbyteans of 1865 the true chivaly
OF those times the g History Of CeSpatrs" being con-
tnuaon Of Mr. Abbos series Of really entertaining biogra-
Phies and singular novel by the author of Alton Locke y
entitled Yeast" upon whose tendency and spirit we may
ind time to make remarks in future communication,
have just been issued by these entepiDs publishers In
Addsons and Johnsons time expected Of every gem
teman 10 keep up with the pote literature of the day.
But IN this generation when. Carlyle remarks every
mortal thai wag his tongue must needs also swss
bis pen il Is no easy task 10 keep pace with the march
mind. When We remember that human life has undergone
such melancholy reduction in these post days. it is
rghul to reflect upon the literary world" that spreads
out before us, where every idle volume flies abroad like an
side globular downbeard embryo of new millions"
EBORACENSIS.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Thomas w. 9. ALLEN, Surveyorofthe Customs
Suffolk, Virginia, vice Benjamin Reddick, re-
signed. r9
Nicholas j. KEEFE, of New Jersey, to be Con-
sui of the United States for the port Of Laguyra,
in the Republic Of Venezuela, in place Of Louis
Baker, removed. t
TIMOTHY DARLING, to be Consul Of the United
States for the port Of Nassau, New Providence, in
place Of Julius G. Kretschmar, removed. ~.
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STEAM ON CANALS.

THE NEW TRIBUNE FRIDAY.
For many years scientific have devoted much atte
ton the application Of steam power to the towing Of boats
canals Towing by horses has been found only
exceedingly expensive but slow and uncertain for the
wants Of The present age and hence many plans have been
suggested and many experiments tried in the hope of finding
whereby the great motive might be safely
applied the propsng Of boats heavily loaded through the
narrow channels Of canal without producing such
motion in the water seriously injure the banks
danger the safety Of the works The object long sought
has al length been found and its applicability practically de-
AT Of Hubert street there Is now moor
ed small steamSoas which, though not very inviting in its
appearance, combines all the requirements for canal motive
power and the evidence Of her ability do the necessary
labor is furnished by the three heavyaden barges which
beside her. and which she has lowed from Norfolk
the Potomac river, the Cumberland Mines and thence,
through the Alexandra Canal the Chesapeake and Della
Canal up the Delaware River and through the Della
and Rartan Canal New York, distance Of nearly
five hundred miles, and in few days she will continue her
voyage Albany. She is small boat Of about hum
dred BURDEN and has two engines rated at eenhose
power each and the only things that differ from ordinary
steamboats, the peculiar shape of her buckets and the ad
dition Of float back Of the wheel which is in the of
the boat The wheels bent form the segment Of
circle and they enter and leave the without creating
the great motion caused by the ordinary paddles Should
however, the power required any SWELL the raging
waters smoohed down and paced by the float that fol-
lows the wheel This float be raised or lowered cir
cumstaaces may require The Of this boat assert
that they take train Of freight boats loaded with eight
hundred tons of COAL from the Cumberland mines to tide
WATER speed Of four miles per hour, at onehia to
half the price which the work be done horse power
and the boats be passed through the locks without detach
ing the and in less time than is required BY the same num-
Der Of boats propelled separately The boat called the
"VIReIsIA," and invite those Interested (and who 10
there engaged in business that not , to call and examine
her. She was built after the plan patented by G. Parker
Esq., of Massachusetts, and owned BY Messrs R. Dem
nv & Co., Of Boston, who, we understand constructing
another boat At ALBANY to be used on the Erie Canal
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IxroRrAST DKcInos.-It will be recolected that about
eighteen months since, the schooner Mission, OF Edenon
IN. C.) Captain Cobb, while on passage from Turks
Island Edenton, with cargo Of salt was run down BY the
steamer Columbus, from Philadelphia bound TO Charleston
and all on board lost except man. who succeeded In get
ng on board the steamer Mr. John Sanderson, owner OF
'ne schoone soon after Instituted suit against the owners Of
me columbus for the value Of his vessel and cargo which
SUIT We learn has been decided In his vor allowing him the
fu amount Of bis claim We ere also informed that the
widow o. Captain Cobb win bring suit for sum Sufficient for
her msntsnancs. Bescon.
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The Pennsylvania, Of Philadelphia, quotes from
the Penny Cycopedia, (vol. Is, ed. 1897 and
the works of one Leonard Digges, published in
1894, to prove thatth experiment I'M. FoUcAuLr's)
which has recently excited so much attention as
illustrating the earth's rotation, is by no means
new one, but that it has been known and prac.i-
-cally tested years ago.
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POLITICS IN COLLEGES.

The young men in the College of South Caro-
lima having recently organized Southern Rigl4s
Association, issued fiery address and resolutions,
and called upon the students of other Southern col.
leges to respond. The "b'hoys' Of the Tennes-
see University (says the Petersburg Intelligencer)
have taken up the subject and replied in the follow
ing resolutions, which are worthy of Old Hickory
himself, in his palmiest days:
RESOLVED That deprecate the spirit in which the
citation originated, and also the uncaed for interference
Shooboys in political affairs which they should entrust
to the care and supervision of their seniors and supeo
Resoued That the address published and distributed by
the members Of the association 10 faught with spirit of
treason iasurreeo, and civl soar, wholly abhorrent
every true friend Of civil liberty and that the principles there
IN advocated can in nowse rebound the and well
fare of the South. s
Resolved That believing we do the ultimate Object Of
the association 10 dissolution Of the Union we dscaim all
connexion or communication herewith.
Resolved That though the South has not obtained all that
could have been desired in the adjustment Of the slavery
ton, the difficulty has, nevertheless, been settled in man
ner entirely honorable to and without sacrifice on the part
the South
Resored, That we remain immovable in our attachment,
to the Unon prompted by the rebelous principle which
they advocate Liberty first and Union aterUd" bu,
oy that noble and glorious sentiment, "LIBERTr AND
uHIoS, NOW AND roRRvkR, ONE AND INsErARABLE."
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MEXICAN Wan scHooNERs.-Two Of the five war
schooners recently built New York for the Mexican Gov
eminent are now anchor of the Battery, where they will
remain for few days. preparatory to sailing on their dest
nation They bound to Acapulco and Mazatan respec-
lively The other three nearly ready for sea- and will sail
in the course of ten days for the Gulf Of Mexico.
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Mr. WM H. Cox, Of ST. Louis who committed suicide at
Congress Hail. Albany, on Monday evening last BY cutting
his throat had arrived the day before from New York city,
where he had been led into series Of From letter
which be e Il seems he persuaded BY fears Of arrest for
crime Of which he declares his innocence His friends
had furnished him money TO get hons. He Says Young
men, beware Of inssmPsrancs never oonmissd or con
templaed crime in ausht sss. This horror d great os
pray God may forgive Ms"
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THE Advertiser Is desirous Of forming an engage

TI,HE Advertiser Is desirous or forming engage
ment with association OF gentlemen the Instructor
OF limited number OF pupils he would accept the charge
of School already established under favorable
He is present. and has beenfor several Principal
of large and well-aended Academy for both lie IS
graduate Of Northern University refer to gentle
in New York city Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
An engagement be entered into IN ne
coming Fall following Spring Please to address
box 2S Allentown, Psnnsyvs june lI-dNwot
TINWO HUNDRED DOLLAks kEWAkD.-ihe
i undersigned of John Yoseiy, deceased having
to believe that Howard r. Msy Is inc LII " 1 s
above reward to any and the
said May 50 that they bring him to TOT inc Aforesaid
murder. ,o;.h.h;h IL, -;
Description May about feet 10 inches hgn, light hair
grey eyes, sharp ana n hs ss o %
o " /; .dr,.spr and has his engrayen with India
N mon one Of his arms de inside Of the arm between
the wris and elbow he about - orc wegna
from lAs to 100 pounda S.MIm ynu uHl'
may a-sv Lexington, Davidson county, n Carolina
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OFFICIAL NOTICE.

In answer to numerous applications, it is deemed
proper to give notice that neither the President nor
Secretary Of the Navy has authority to appoint
Midshipmen at large. VIM. A, GRAHAM,
Secretary of the Navy.
NAVY DEpARrMEST, JUNE Ia, 1851.
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The Louisville Courier of the 9th instant says 1.-THE
Hon. H. CLAY argue involving much interest be-
fore the Court of Appeals Of Kentucky during The present
week He expected reach Frankfort the 9th. We
were graed learn that his health has continued gradu
ally improve ever since his return from Cuba"
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DrwEss Fireworks factory, Jersey city, blown up
last Saturday morning, causing Tremendous shock and kill
ing Mr. D. instantly, who alone in the building at
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The Saratoga papers that bed Of the purest quality
Of Pen has been discovered within four miles Of the village
Ssrstosa springs. The sursos extends sixty
Excava ions have been made great Depth without finding
NJ tom the strata l. ssd to b much cheaper and
Or ,rior 10 coal in ito use for stoves o. crates.
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Hon. JOHN BozNAN KERR, Charge to Nicaragua,
with his family, sailed from New York on Satur-
DAY last in the steamer Prometheus, for San Juan
DE Nicaragua. In mentioning his departure, the
Journal Of Commerce says:
MI hrnn' as we learn from Washington inquire into
the state OF things affecting American interests in Nicaragua
no' ye whether the contemplated treaty with
Nicaragua shall be made there or with Mr. At
Washington.
The interests of American citizens Nicaragua have not
suffered detriment whatever either from the Government
Of Nicaragua or from the British subjects authorities
This Government has every believe that the Brit
sh Government will faithfully comply with the spulations Of
the Clayton and Buwer convention; and, in due time
treaty not inconsistent with that convention will be made
with the Nicaragusn Government.
We learn further tina. though Greytown has yet been
abandoned BY British authorities soon will be, and that in
the time duties other charges there imposed
on our citizens or their commerce."
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This noble bin with its tme-h onored mound, has for
years been in great danger Of disappearing before the march
Of improvement, like the where now stand, by being
degraded to the general level Of the Repeated assaults
have been made upon it, and of soil torn from its
side But better taste has prevailed and it decided
to preserve this memorial Of the great struggle Of fathers
for freedom turn into Park for the use comfort and
recreation Of their children forever.
this cty Of churches" Its right to this title which has
for some wears been bestowed upon it at present the
possession Of about fly places Of worship, add quite
Der more, as sailor would say, son the stocks" rapidly
going up To the moth of me- little than mile and
half distant the Government "Navy Yard with its huge
shiphouses Of nnon and military apparatus and its
gigantic and costly "Dri Dock" little beyond looms up
the white capacious United States Naval Hospital" And
still TO the nohward oftle hospital from three miles
from me- lies Williamsburg, another ofthe facts of this
derfu coun,ryten yea ago village barely sufficient to
invite the residence Of acountry doctor and blacksmith
now city Of thirty thousand people no, not city, for
has grown fast that has not had time leisure to
change its name, and is still called village"
But must still face point of the compass that
from which the grateful breath Of summer and
the most fearful blast Of winter the northwest And there
nv eve rests upon the beating breathing throbbng heart of
this mighty republic, the city Of New York. which contains
to-day nearly six hundred thousand inhabitants and in ten
years will probably contain million. New York is great
oadron boiling with energy, excitement and love OF gain
The gold Of Ophir is flowing into her lap and the gold OF
that land is good" She does not like Solomon, have TO
wator her ships to make three years voyage for her mag
ncent steamers, with the speed Of the cehorse now ira
verse the broad oceans leaving the tagging winds behind
New York 10 full Of no'se dust, and commoton Streets
are widening 10 make for the throngng Masses old
budnes are coming down. and magnificent stores, houses
hotels and palaces are going up. But can look no longer
now The glance have taken ss single locality may pro-
sent 10 the mind idsa Of he energy, change and pro
sress Of this wonderful country. bikDS-EfE
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the Hudson river in the year 1902 and the FIRST steamer that
ever crossed the built in New York for the Sava
nah trade and made the trip from Savannah Liverpool in
twenty. six days, if remember Alright Thus New York
have been the destined centre of development
nayigaton but for long time she remained content with her
line Of magnificent steamboats, that ply between this port and
Albany Now, however, she has invaded the hereditary do
main Of the mistress Of the seas and present bears the
palm of supremacy in this peaceful rivalry.
OF the American steamers first in size and magnf-
cence as well as first in excellence models of American
naval architecture stand the Atlantic, Arcc Baltic, and
Pacific, commonly known the I" Collins line !" another,
the Adiatic still the stocks each of these steamers
burden Of three thousand TONS with the exception
of the anc whose tonnage is NOT quite 80 great The
nations now represented in London at the Worlds Fair
would form much us,er idea Of American pwer and pro-
sess by Witnessing the arrival these majestic steamers
10 her port Liverpool, than BY gazing through maenyns
glasses at the mesger exhibition Of American products in the
Crystal Palace where the London Times satiricay re-
marks the American eagle spreads its wings over bar
rem waste" Eli
Next in order Of size are The Franklin, 1890 TONS and
the Humbo of $780, which communicate directly between
this port and Have, touching merely Cowes. Next come
the Washington of roo TONS and the Hermann Of 1900,
which ply between New York and Bremen via Southampton
Steam communication between New York and Galway, on
the western coast Of Ireland will be naugurated on the nth
instant by trial trip Of the splendid steamer North America
Passengers by this be sent from Galway Lv
erpoo by railroad and steamboat and is confidently expect
ed that London and Liverpool will thereby be brought day
and a-hslf or two days to New York.
Between this city and Charleston there is the welknown
weekly line, consisting of the &uhee, Of 1876 tons, and
the Marion, of 900 from New York to Savannah the Ala
bama and the Florida, each Of $500 tons burden from
New York to New Orleans semi weekly line Of two steam
era the Union Of l,40O tons. and the Winfield Scott, Of
800. Besides these, owing to the diversion which Ame
can commerce and travel have received within the last few
years towards the Pacific coast noa steamers has arisen
/, wers like Venus from the loan Of the ses, ply be-
tween New York and Chsss Of which touch also at
intermediate por Hsvsns 81 Thomss d Nie>rgus, and