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BY jim.
IT'S night-,lecp solemn night;
The myriad stars from out the azure sky,
Are shining pure and bright,
And silently.
IT'S night--lccp, solemn night;
Sweet thoughts come Ger Inc meath the mid
night sky
Sweet iancIrS, pure and bright,
Come silently.
Eloquent yet voiccless art thou, Oh, night!
to the watcher beneath ..lIeavcn's ebon vauli.'
Eloquent the glance the bright-eycd myriad
stars. Eloquent the majesty olthc moon in her
journcyugs onward queen with gli,tering
jcwelIea train; aud beautiful is that airy. silycrv
cloud, yelling the orb OF night at Times from our
vision.
The true eloquence Of night is silence. sSi-
cRcc is the energy OF Cod The Heavens and
tie earth are hushcd in peace we forget ''the
cares that infrst the Jay" and hold silent COM
munon with Him ''who n.akclh darkness his
pavilion; who appcintah the stars thpircourSes,
who is Tie bgighland the morning iar''-while
locking upon the works OF ills hands.
Thus did the poct->ing Of Israel. Striking
his tvnefl harp, in cadence uncquaIicd, lie cx-
claimed, looi.ng towards Heavens arch spread
before him n in fable beauty; The heavens
declare the glory Of God and the armament
sheweth his landiworh." day unto day utter
eth SPEECH an night unto night shewclh inuwl-
cigc," sang the psain.is, while looking upGn a
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CIVIL QUALIFICATIONS OF GEN. ScorT.
The following ex tract is from letter
from weli-known Presbyterian Cler-
gyman Of Philadelphia, to friend in
that city. 1t is published By the Inquir-
er, as furnished additional and reliable
testimony, in favor Of tried veteran
and distinguished citizen, to whom is
now assigned the post of honor in the
approaching Presidential contest.
" You must do your duty for old Chip.
pewa. He is noble old Hero and
Statesman He possesses, in my sober
Judgment, more odNintsUatire 0bi!!ty,
and more nnjendipg honevy and yurs
Pasr1ohsm, than any public man that
has been named III connection with the
Presidency. The country does not half
know Gen. s:co1r, He is mature
scholar-tamlliar with seven languages
Speaks French like natve-is math-
emaliclan, and one of the best read men
IN htStorJ and tnternahoaal law now
living on this Continent. a promin-
ent Democrat told me that be consider
ed him the best informed man in this
country; and, upon becoming acquaint-
ed with the General, was surprised to
find him so completely an fat upon all
sorts OF subjects. He studies hard-reads
lnmensely-torsets nothing arranges
well--has mind wonderfully practi-
cal, and is cool and cautious in making
up his Judgment, and lucid and energet-
lc' A celebrated officer, who had every
opportunity of knowing Scorr IN the
w ar OF 1879, and who is also a Demo-
crat, had the magnanimity to say to me,
that Gen. SCOTT, though hot possessed
OF remarkable originating genius and
powers, possesses astonishing ability
Tor acquiring and retaining valuable in
formation, and for making the best use
OF his knowledge. 1t is mistake SAID
he, 'the idea that Gen. SCOTT is rash.
| never saw man more cool and self
possessed in trying circumstances. 1t
was the artillery under the command
OF the gentleman, whose words have
just quoted, that fired the first and last
shot at Lundy's Lane and was attached
to SCOTS Brigade in all the operations
on the Canadian Peninsula "
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g. STATEN EMF,

0F the receipts and disbursements of Cecil
" county, Cor the year 1852, made out and
published By order OF the Commissioners agree
ably TO the Al of A .sernbly.
AMOUNT OF PROPERTY LIABLE TO COUNTY TAXA
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BY order of the commissioners OF Coed county
D. SCOTT, Clerk.
hereby certify that the aioregong is a cor
rect copy the Levy Tor 1852 taken from the
Books If the Commissioners of Cecil county.
Oct ? 3w d. ScoTT, Clerk.
~ fiassp,SE1FR
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WHOLE No 5s4
MARYLAND.

The accounts from all parts of our
State are cheering. In Baltimore thu.
Wings were never in better spirits. Let
the friends Of Scott in Cecil see to it that
they DO their whole duty. Below are
accounts from several parts ofthe State:
ALLEGANY.-The Cumberland Jour.
nal says: I'VE greet our friends of the
other portions Of the State with glad
tidings from old Alleghany.' The con-
test here is not and cannot be made
strictly party one. The claims of
General Scott upon the affections of the
honest yeomanry Of the country are ac-
knowIedged to he stronger than the
prejudices Of party. lie win therefore
receive the votes Of honest Democrats
who admire his splendid achievements,
end are grateful for his manifold servi-
ces. We hear the most cheering &C
counts from every portion Of the county,
and confidently anticipate a most favor
able result on the second Of November"
fREDGElCK,--"The Wing party in
this county are Thoroughly olganized.
There is a General Wing Central Com
mlttee for the counly; a local committee
IN each district. to act IN con JUNCTION
with the Central Committee. There is
also regular Scott Club in each district.
There has also been appointed a COM
mlttee OF tive IN each district to poll
their respective districts, and ascertain
emery Wing, Democrat, and doubtful
voter in the same. These several Scott
Clubs in the county have passed a reso-
luton appointing every member in their
Clubs Vigilance Committee, whose
duty it shall be to see that every Wing
vote is out. You can Judge from the
above whether the Why party of this
county are properly organized You
can set old Frederick county down for
800 majority for Scott and Graham"
Howard County,, Sep. 25.-rhere
is no question that the vote of Howard
county will be fully equal to that of
1878. The Democratic organization is
defective and the party exhibits a lam
gonr and dul!ness indicative of ITS ap-
Democrats who will vote for the hero
Of Mexico, and, we especially notice an
Influential son of the Emerald Isle, who
is now exceedingly active in advocating
the claims of Scott. The Democratic
documents, which are sent in quantities
into this district, kndle 40 fire SAFE that
IN the chimney!
CARROLL County, Sept. 2S.-We
learn from a Democratic and most re-
liable source that in tins county at least
five hundred of our Irish GLOW citizens
who have heretofore voted with the
Democartic party, viii now cast tn, il
suiragss for Scott and Graham. The
authority on which this is stated is I'M
questionable.
HAGERsTowN.- Ivy s5hington county
will do her duty, and she may be set
down at not less than two hundred and
fifty majority"
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SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER g loG2

pairing Registers Office 1900
Y.
Yeamans John, acct for build'g bridge % 40
Total amount Of Levy S24, S11.38
Collectors Commissions on county
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Total in county s5,471, l94 90
The county Tax on the above sum at iilly
four cents in the hundred dollars amounts to
$29, 510.Si
DISBURSEMENTS.
Enr Cnnntv EnmmIs - ION nIs q nd thnir
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NEW PROSPECTUS
OF THE
SCIEN TIFIC AMER ICA N /.


To Mechanics, Inpentors, and Manufacturers
T,HE Publishers OF the Scientific american re-
specially give notice that the SIXTH VOLUME
Of this valuable journal, commenced on the 2lst
of September, Offering a valuable opportunity for
all TO subscribe who take interest in the pro-
gress and Development Of the Mechanics Arts
and Manufactures OF our country. The charac-
ter Of the Scientific -9merican Is too well known
throughout the country to require n detailed ac-
count of the various subjects discussed through its
columns.
Il enjoys more extensive and influential cir
culation than any other journal Of its class in
America.
Il will be published weekly, as heretofore, in
Quarto Form, on fine paper, afordIng, at the end
OF the year, an ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLO-
PEDLa, OF over FOUR HUNDRED PAGES,
ORIGINAL EJrGR-9VL.vGS, DESCRIBED by letters
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TTFTC and ME HANICAL IMPROVE-
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the Arts and Sciences.
II also possesses an original feature not found in
any other weekly journal in the country, viz, an
Official List Of P.8TE-NT CLAIMS, prepared ex.
presslv for It's columns az the Patent Office thus
constituting il the +" AMERICAN REPERT0Rf
or INVENTIONS"
TERns-s2 a-year 81 for six months.
All letters must be post paid and directed to
MUM a. CO.,
Publishers OF the Scientific American,
IFS Fulton street, New York.
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vUyHE undersigned, committee Of publication, on
III the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricul
tura Society, respectfully invite public attention
to the following prospectus Of a MONTHLY
JOURNAL, to be published in this city under the
augpices Of the above named association.
1he work will be devoted to the interests Of .9g.
ricuLttre and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cluded all that concerns the culture Of crops, the
Improvement Of the soil, the management OF the
farm, the garden, the orchard, the flower yard,
and the house keepers department. In their con-
nexion with the interests Of the soil, the other in
dus,ria pursuits Of the land, will receive their APP
propfiate attention.
The "SOlL or THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision Of CHARLES A. PEABoOY
ESQ. and Col. JAWS NJ. CHAMBERS. Mr.. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and is equally distinguished as
a practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col. Chambers is one Of the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South. They will be
assisted by an able corps OF contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters Of the land.
Each number will contain sixteen pages Of
nuarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers the
ONE DOLLAR PER .4.NNUM,
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VOL. III
Gather Ripe Fruit, Oh Death.
nYEI ENNIE MARNER.

BY L. JENNIE WARNER.
Hover, not thou, with thy sombre wing,
Der the beautiful buds of earth,
Gather not thou what the angels bring,
Blight not the flowers at birth
Childhood hath roses that fade at thy touch,
Voices that hush atlhy breath
Linger not, then, mid the early flowers
Gather Ripe Fruit, oh Death!
Visions are wreathing the brow ofyouth
With a deep, mysterious spell,
Pulses are throbbing, whose joy and truth
Have meanings too deep to tell
Youth hath fountains that chill at thy touch,
Gushings that freeze at thy breath
Linger not then, mid the summer flowers
Gather Ripe Fruit, oh Death
Majesty reseth on Manhood s brow,
The fever of life and his heart,
Hope hath enchanted with eagerness now,
Bid not her spirit depart
Manhood hath missions that yield 10 thy sway
Fires that are quenched at thy breath
Linger not, mid the blossoms Of this day
Gather Ripe Fruit, oh Death!
Sadness hath crept DER thesdreams of age,
Bitterness lies at his heart
Tempest and. midew have blotted life's page,
Pie. ;sN@orn spirit depart.
Wings that are feitered will plume at thy call,
Shadows will flee at thy breath
Come, then, in mercy, with sceptre and pail
Gather Ripe Fruit, oh Death
Peacefully resteth the crown ofyears
On the Christian s hoary head;
Faith, in its fullness, has silenced his fears,
The tumult of passion has fled.
Holy the visions that over him roll,
Prayer is the voice of his breath,
Rend thou the temple that prisons his soul
Gather Ripe Fruit, oh Death!
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AI EDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HAMP-
lVl DEN, SYDNEY COLLEGE, RICH
MOND, VA.-The thirteenth Annual Course of
Lectures will commence on Monday, the l4th OF
October, 1850, and continue until the LIST Of the
ensuing March. The commencement for comforting
degrees will be held about the middle of March.
r. l.. BomANNAN, M. D., Prof. of Obstetrics
and Diseases Of Women and Children.
L. w. CHAMBERLArNE, Nd. D., Prof, of Mate
ria Medica and Therapeutics.
s. MAuPK, M. D., Prof. of Chemistry and
CHAs. BELL GrBsoN, M. d., Prof of Surgery
anil Surgical Anatomy
CARTIER p. JonNsoN, M. D., Prof. Of Anato-
my and Physiology
Practice Of Medicine.
ARTHUR K. PETIcoLAs, Nd. D., Demonstrators
Of Anatomy.
The study Of practical Anatomy may be prose-
cuted with the most ample facilities, and az very
triaing expense.
Clnifal lectures are regularly given at the Col
lege urinary and Richmond Almsh ,use. The
lnfrmary, under the same roof with the College
and subject the entire control of the Faculty. is
at all time We fi'etzWith medical and s,iygicl
cases, and furnishes peculiar faeantles for inIcsl
instruction Many surgical operations are per-
formed in presence Of the class; and the students
being freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the Professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Observation-Disclosures fee, IS. Professors
fees, Sl05, Demonstrator's fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25.
The price Of board, including fuel, lights, and
servants attendance, is usually S3 to 49, per
week.
The catalogue, &C., containing fuller informa-
ton concerning the institution, will be forwarded
to those applying for it, specific inquiries will
be answeree by letter Address,
s. MAUPIN, M. D.,
Oct Q Dean Of the Faculty.
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THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Maryland State Agricultural Society.
A PPEAL TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND
n STATE AGRICULTURAL SocIErY.-We desire
that you should bear in mind, that ON the 23d,
oath. and 25th days Of October, your Society will
hold its annual Exhibition and Fair at the city Of
Baltimore and we appeal to you, one and all, TO
bring for exhibition hereat portions of your stock,
the products Of your orchards, and Of your gardens
Don't presume that any animal, or product, you
may own is inferior to others that will be here,
and be thus deferred from bringing them, as il is
only by comparison that the relative merits of any
thing can be determined. The safer presumption
for you to arrive at, will be that what you have
as as good if not better than that Of others, and
that it behooyes you TO calamity exsE the list OF
competition if defeated honorably. and the high
character of the judges is guarantee that you
can be defeated in no other way, you will enjoy
The luxury of knowing that others were more en-
tiled to success than yourself.
And while we address you to bring such articles
as are properly in your department, We crave per-
mission to solicit your interest, to Induce your
ioiues and daughters to bring whatever apPertalns
TO their peculiar departments, as embroidery, house
hold manufacturers, the proasets Of the dairy and Of
the poultry yard, preserves, domestic wines, coec-
TONS and, above all things, to come Themselves,
,cthout ,ooma,. and the beautiful celebrations Of her
aste and genius. no display can be perfect.
To the .Manufseiursrs II .dgrie,dtural Implements
and Tools, we would say, that interest and patri-
otism both combine To enjoin upon you the pro
priety of making grand exhibition Of your ma
chinery of all kinds, as from our present advices,
we are led to believe that the assembage Of farm
ers and planters, and Of distinguished strangers
from most OF the States OF the Union, will be
greater than upon any former occasion here or
elsewhere. We therefore say to the agricultural
Inpienenl makers and Mechanics Of the United States
make il matter Of pride TO display your machi-
merry at our exhibition, and vie with each other in
having the best and largest assortment on the
ground. Such ambition is laudable-is worthy of
American genius, and should be cherished by the
American heart.
he Editors with whom we exchange will con-
fer favor by copying this notice.
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Maryland and Pennsyipania. Bigler has
appointed the Hon. George M. Dallas to act in
concert with the Hon. james Campbell, Attorney
General Of tie State, in the matter Of the colored
gill who was brought to this city from Chester
county as fugitive slave, but who is alleged to
be free In connection with this, we see it stated
that Mr.. George r. Albert, convicted at Philade-
phia Of kidnapping and sentenced 10 the penitenti-
ary, but subsequently pardoned by Gov. Bigler,
has commenced an action against Judge Parsons,
founded upon a report of his trial, made by the
Judge. and said 70 have been circulated by him, in
which Albert was severely handled.--Baif Sun,
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FrightuI Mortaity.-The Jonesboro' CTenn.)
Dfmocrai Of the 18th ult., states that few days
previous a disease similar TO the Cold Plague
broke out in the family Of Rev. VIM. Reed, Of
Washington county, Of which three ofhi children
died within few hours after they were attacked.
A fourth child was attacked with this mysterious
disease while returning from the funeral, and died
shortly afterwards.
The Democrat says others have been attacked
with the same maIsdy, but does not state to what
extent il had spread, or the number that have fall
len victims. The Democrat says at is fearful
in its operation Z; in few hours huryng those It
attacks from earth in spite Of every remedy our
physicians have yet prescribed.
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/ HW AND AGENcY oFFICE. --The under

II AW AND AGENCY OFF, e. The under
signed, Attorneys and Agents, practice Law
in the Supreme Court of the United States, and
the Courts Of the District Of Columbia, and attend
promptly to claims against the United States, IN
GLIDING the settlement Of all accounts Of officers
and agents Of the Government, Bounty Lands,
Pensions, Return of Duties, Patents for new in
ventions, &C., &c.
They tender their services to members of the
profession at distance, and, when the case in
prepared by lo:al agent, will abate onehaf their
usual fee. All information relative TO the forms
and usages OF business in any Of the Departments
will be furnished 70 our regular correspondents
without charge. They have made arrangements
for the payment OF .axes and for the sale or loca
ton of bounty land warrants on the best Western
lands.
I-ofice on Pennsylvania avenue, Lane &
Tucker Building s
DUFF GREEN,
BEN. E. GREEN,
RICH'D. III. CLARKE
Oct I4--3taw3m
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OyrtcE WLmNerov AND MANCHESTER r. r.. Co
MAR,oN CouRr-HousE, s. c., Oct. Is, 1851
ElLED PROPOSALS will be received until the
y 18th OF December next for the piers ola bridge
across the Great Pee Dee river. The job comprises
four piers--one a very heavy pierfor draw, and
the sinking Of cast-iron hollow piles by DIR. Potts
Man and specifications Of the piers will be exhbs
tied by the Secretary Of the Company at Marion
Court,house, and by the resident Engineer, III
Fleming, esq, at Wilmington, North Carolina.
WALTER GWYNN, s
ChiefEng. Will. a1d Man. r. R., Richmond, Va.
p. s. Mr.. Charles POINTER, 81 Liberty street,
New York, is the proprietor Of DIR. Potts patent
~ the IJnited States. nov Sim
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NATIONAL THEATRE.
Mr.. E. A. MARSHALL, Sole LEssEE.-M
w. M. FLEMING, STAGE MANAGER.
SATURDAY EVENING, March 10,

BENEFIT and last appearance of the distin.
guished Actress, Miss DAVENPORT, who will
appear as PARTHENIA in the new Play of IN.
GOMAR, THE BARBARIAN.
Dance by Miss ANNIE WALTERS.
Overture, by the Orchestra To conclude with
the amusing Farce Of HUNTING A TURTLE.
Prices Of Admission: Private Boxes, S.; Dress
Circle and Parquele, 50 cts; Reserved seats 75cts
Orchestra Serts, rs; cts; Family Circle, 25 cents
Third Tier, so cents; Coored Gallery IS cents.
Doors open at 81 o'clock performance viii
commence at "a. The Box Office will be open
daily, from 10 clock, A. NJ, to 4P. n.
An efficient police i'll be in constant attendance
to preserve strict order. March -
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PLAINS, BLANKETS, RERsEYs AND
FLA mn Els

THE SUBSCRIBERS, Direct Importers Of all
WOODEN GOODS, have just received per
Ships, "Gulnare," 0rion,'' and "Somerset, !
from LiverpooI their fall supply Of PLAINS,
KRRSEYS, WHITE and COLORED BLANK
ETS, WHITE, RED, BLUE and GREEN
FLANNEL BLANKErING, Guernsey Shirts,
Kilmarnock Caps, Scotch Bonnets, &c., &C., ex.
pressly suited 10 our Southern Planters trade, and
to an inspection Of which, they confidently in
yite all who visit the Charleston Market
G. e. Il. l.. KERRISON a. CO.,
900 King st., northwest cor. King q Market SITS
Charleston, Sept B.
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IITILLIAM TUCKER, MERcHSr TAmOR,
wv (of the late firm Of Lane * Tucker,) would

WILLIAM TUCKER, MERcHASr TAILOR,
w (of the late firm Of Lane d Tucker,) would
:a the attention Of his friends and the public gen
orally to his stock OF Goods now opening, which
has Been selected by himself from the largest ina
porting houses in New York, and by Ear the great
est variety and richest styles ever offered in this
city. Strangers respectfully and earnestly so
licited 10 give me a call and examine my stock be-
rore purchasing, as | am confident II will be to
heir sdvantage.
And would especially call the attention Of of
6cers, both or the army and the navy, TO the fact
thai am prepared to execute all kinds Of uniforms,
according % the late regulations, at the shortest
notice. and at moderate prices, warranted, both in
the cutting and making departments, equal TO any
establishment in this country.
TT. tenders his sincere thanks 10 his numer-
Gus friends for theirlong and continued patronage,
and hopes, by the same diligence and attention to
business, to merit continuance ofthe same.
All orders promptly executedO
sep 20-3tw3w-d&trw -
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vUyHE Subscriber returns his thanks IN ths
IL public and the old customers Of StuNs q Sow
and informs them that THE GROCERY AND
WINE BUSINESS heretofore carried on by them
is continued by EpwARD SrMMs he has added
full and fresh supply Of the finest T EAS, BLACK
AND GREEN, FRESH GROCERIES, &c. ard
has also on hand full assortment Of the hnest
WINE, and will be sold at the lowest rates,
amongst which will be found 100 baskets o. the
choicest brands Of Champagne, Hook. and Clare
Wines, Of the rurest kinds
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WILL be opened at Mrs. s. Parker's, on Sat
w drday, 23d inst, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, IN the
new store under the National Hotel, rich assert
ment Of Winter Millinery, consisting OF Hats,
Caps, Head-Dresses, Feathers, Florenees, Rib
bons, &c. &c. PARhERS
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nRESS CoMBS.--We are just opening an
| J other and prettier assortment Of those hand
some Rope and Chain pattern Shell and Buffalo
Dress Tuck Combs, prices from s2to $50 each
Also, 200 different patterns Spanish Dress Fan
Laces from rs cents 70 $40 each.