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DIR. McGUFFEY'S LECTURE

DR. McGuley of the University, delivered interes
ting and most instructive lecture at the Atheneum,
Tuesday night, the subject of the existence of
God He cited many interesting facts, which the sci
ence Of Geology had developed, showing beyond all
doubt that the world as a material substance did not
exist from eternity and hence furnishing an argument
at powerful and unanswerabe in favor of the ex.
istence OF a God
The mechanism ofthe human body, by which phioso.
piers able to understand the principles upon which
all its various parts formed and the functions per-
formed by each in promoting the general happiness of
man, were convincing proofs establish the existence
ola Creator The instincts of animals which enable.
them to provide for the Of life and COM
bine against danger, also cited to show the good
ness OF Providence Here however, the power of ami.
mails ceases they cannot improve their species,
nave they the power of reason, which enables them to
anticipate the wants of the future Indeed they seem
to have been formed for the special of man. and a
ter subscribing his purposes, their ulmatum is attain
ed
In the creation of all things out of nothing, the power
of God is displayed well his WISDOM and his wis.
dom well his power for the tendency ofaatters to
one congomerate mass, and what less than the of
Omnipotenee could carry this grand system ofworlds
with nvarable order and eternal harmony, without the
variation of much the moneth part OF second in
their regular periodical revolutions?
He then spoke ofthe ofman and their wonder.
Jul adaptation TO his wants-and how either by their
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may sa.t tteif taste or Inclination! The under
signed have ever believed that there were rights
and corresponding remedies belonging to each
and every class of the community; and that il
was never in the power of Il city, however po-
tent to absorb in It's will all the discretiona-
ry powers belonging to an adjacent community,
however small.
Each and every citizen of Henrico county is
intimately interested in this question. If the
proposed extension should take place the reven-
ue of the county will be very seriously re-
duced, and the deficit will have to be supplied by
raising the taxes ON those persons and their pro-
perry who are, by the grace of the Common
Council OF Richmond, left out of the corporation
limits. Should it not require paramount rea-
sons thus to deprive county of its revenue, its
citizens, its property, and transfer them as Sc
much stock to the City of Richmond Has
not the county Of Henrico rights, vested and cor
porate, as important to it, its citizens and the
state at large, as those which belong to Rich
mond! Have not the citizens, residing within
prescribed limits of the proposed extension, a
voice in a matter so vitality important to their
interests and privileges! 1t would seem but
proper that they should not only possess but ex-
ercise such right. And yet the common
council have, by their resolution, so coolly dis
regarded the views of those so deeply interest
ed as though they were mere passive agents
existing at their will.
1t has been made the dnty of the undersigned
to protest against this high-handed course, to
awaken, by simple relation of facts, the jealous
supervision of the Legislature and invoke its pro-
lection against so gross attempt, to absorb the
rights and interests ofthose represented by them
in corporate body with whom they can as yet
enjoy but few, if any common interest.
In conclusion, the undersigned respectfully
and urgently invoke the most sedulous inspec-
ton OF all the facts connected with this question
before the petition and resolutions of the Common
Council shall be answered, and they, for them
selves and those they represent formally protest
against the proposed extensions, as uncalled for
by the public necessity, contrary to the spirit and
genius Of our institutions, repulsive to every
principle of social justice and violative both of
their rights as citizens of Henrico, as we'll as
the revenue guarantees of the county itself.
Respectfully, they further ask, that, should
it be deemed advisable, they and those they rep
resent may be heard before the proper commit
tee, by counsel
JOHN H. GILMER,
CO. TOMPKINS,
C. S. MORGAN,
WIN. CULLINGSW WORTH.
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The GOLD REGIoNs.-A Washington letter
says:-'Some of the Californians here are very
sanguine, not to say extravagant, in their
counts of the amount of the product of gold to
be obtained in future from the California rocks
and workings. Some who are moderate place
the amount at one hundred millions. But many
go so far as to declare that it will, after the
first few years, be five hundred millions year.
This estimate is, of course, based on the suppo-
sition that the quartz rock will yield gold to the
touch of the miner as freely as the rock which
Moses struck yielded the water. All the gold
is, they suppose, to be coined in California, and
be brought by a railroad across the continent to
the United States 1t would of itself be suffi-
Gent object of commerce to justify the expense
of the Pacific railroad"
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SEARCH FOR SIR JOHN FRANKL1N.-Mr.
Henry Grinnell proposes to reft his two vessels,
the "Advance" and ssRescue," and tender them
to the government without compensation, pro-
vided Congress will accept them, and authorize
propeller and storeship, each from 800 to 500
tons burthen, to be purchased for the purpose of
prosecuting the search in the Arctic seas for Sir
John Franklin and his companions Mr.. G. says
the whole may be put in complete condition for
the purpose, and manned with not exceeding
one hundred officers and men, all told, of the Or
binary naval force, and sent in the ensuing
Spring upon a new expedition.
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The probable workings of party in Richmond
| this winter, are foreshadowed in the following
letter from that city, written by correspondent
ofthe Winchester Virginian:-
sit Is presumed that there will be a clean
sweep OF the 'basement'' in few weeks. 1t
seems that the policy heretofore adopted by our
Democratic Legislature, in regard to Wing in
cumbents has tended more to our disadvantage
than benefit Should leniency be Observed they
still complain, and when displaced to give room
tor those who merit Democrat support they only
reiterate the old cry ofproscription Take eth
er side of the dilemma there is nothing gained
by this favoritism, and doubt much if the same
thing has not prevailed to too great an extent
with regard to our County officers. Let Demo-
Gratis rally around Democrats, and we shall have
no difficulty in keeping the power in our own
hands.
There are several gentlemen spoken of in re-
gard to supplying the place of Second Auditor,
the most prominent of whom is Maj Chas.
Hunton, formerly and for many years delegate
from Fauquier county to the Legislature. He
will make most admirable selection and will
no doubt be elected.
For the Secretary's office w. S. Jackson, esq.,,
delegate from Peasants and Richie, stands the
best chance of success. Although young man,
he has distinguished himself at the last and
present session OF the legislature by his tact,
energy and ability, and has the universal good
will ofthe party. l trust sincerely that he may
be elected. The West deserves some part of the
"spoils," and it cannot be better bestowed than
by giving Mr.. Jackson the Secretaryship."
Col. BENTON AND INTERvENrIoN.-The
st. Louis Republican says the Kossuth fever
has abated there, and remarks
of .S a.
distinctly avowed himself opposed to Kossuth's
proposition OF the Intervention of our Govern
ment in the affairs of Europe. He has de-
nounced it openly and publicly; and hence the
fluttering and shaking in the shoes of the
faithful here. We do not pretend to know
how far the panic has spread; butt it is EVIDENT
to mere casual observer, that there is great
'caving in among the boisterous and undaunt-
ed''
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The warehouse and cotton shed of Mr.. Hill,
at Champagnolle, Arkansas, with their contents,
were destroyed by fire on the night of the 18th
ultimo. Fifteen hundred bales of cotton, be-
longing principally to the planters in the vicinity
were consumed. The loss is estimated at S45,-
900. The fire is supposed to be the work of an
incendiary. The loss will be the more severely
felt, coming, as it does on the heel of short
CROP,
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COMMERCIAL RECoRD.

COFFEE.-The Baltimore American of Monday
says There quite stir in Coffee on Saturday,
and upwards of 5000 bags taken by purchasers.
Or this aggregate, there sold 1000 bags crop
Rio, viz 1900 bags of the Orioles cargo 1000 bags Of
the Senacas cargo 1000 bags of the Poultneys cargo
and $500 bags of other cargoesal crop, and all
at the uniform rate of 81 cents There also sold
1900 bags Laguayra 81 cents, deliverable here from
Philadelphia To-day the market is quite firm.
NORFOLK MARKETS, Feb. 10.
Corn las slightly improved; sales of yellow at 5ecr
and white at 56a57 &C. and mixed at SOC. Cotton is
more active, and has advanced to 7Sc.
CHARLESTON COTTON MARKET, Feb l6.
Cotton is in good demand. Sales 209 bales at 62ae4,
bsing &C. advance upon prices current before the
ceipt OF the Pac6c's acvices.
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SCENE IN THE ALABAMA LEGISLATURE
A scene of unusual occurrence was enacted in
the Alabama House of Representatives on the
evening of the 9TH inst. A question arose be-
tween Mr. Cooper, of Cherokee, and Mr.. Whit
sett of Sumter, as to which was entitled to the
floor. The Speaker decided that Mr.. Whitsett
was entitled. Mr.. Cooper appealed from the
decision. The Chair stated the decision and
was proceeding to put the appeal, when Mr..
Cooper withdrew his appeal remarking that he
would not take the appeal if it could not be sta
ted fairly. The Speaker said he had endeavor-
ed to state it fairly; Mr. Cooper replied, she
thought not" The Speaker Immediately called
Mr. Davis, of Limestone, to the Chair and made
towards the seat of Mr.. Cooper, but was inter-
cepted and prevented from proceeding further
Mutual explanations ensued Immediately, and
the matter was ad hustled.
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GENERAL WINFIELD SCoTT.-The N. O.
Delta of the 18th instant, states that it has been
cognizant for some time, of the fact that an offer
was made to Gen Scott, when in the city of
Mexico, alter the capture OF the city, by several
of the wealthiest persons in the Republic,-to
maintain him as President of that Republic,
with as much of his army as would be willing
to remain in the country until the government
could be organized, and the country restored to
prosperity, peace and order. AS an inducement
to accept this offer, these gentlemen bound
themselves to settle upon Gen. Scott the sum
OF one million of dollars. This splendid offer
was declined by the General, with scarcely a
moments consideration. The brave old soldier
could not be tempted by such inducements to
abandon the flag under which he had achieved
so much renown and honor. The merit of this
sacrifice appears to be the greater, from a con-
sideration of the narrow circumstances of Gen.
Scott, who, for the last twenty years, has had
but comparatively small salary to maintain
himself and the necessary dignity of his posi-
ton.
This offer, justly remarks the Delta presented
other temptations besides its pecuniary features.
To man of ambition-tlat noble and praise
worthy ambition which seeks to associate ones
name with some great design for the improve
ment of our species, and the advancement of
peace, civilization, and good order among men
this proposition opened noble field of most
powerful allurements. To save nation from
chaos-a people from discord-a country, IA
vored by the Almighty, from desolation and ruin
was certainly vocation worthy of the high
reputation of Gen. Scott. With his fine mill
tary and administrative talents, backed by an
American army, he would no doubt have re-
deemed this long-afiiicted land from those dis
orders which have reduced it to its present con-
dition OF entire prostration and imbecility.
In achieving this great end, he would have
contributed, incidentally, to the advancement of
the interests Of his own native land whose
prosperity is materially enhanced by the devel-
opment If the resources Of Mexico and the inn
provement of her condition. A more liberal
policy towards foreign nations would have been
introduced, and the difficulties now encountered
by US in the execution Of great designs of inter-
communication, large affecting the interests of
both countries, would have been removed.
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scene nnsuited TO the pacific disposition OF this
bird. We believe that be quietly submits to
the tyranny of his gallant neighbor the cock
though in magnitude they compare as Brobdig-
nag and Lilliput. War, whether it be waged
by Republic or a Monarchy, IS fierce spirit
and demands for type an animal not as con-
spicuous for its meekness as our barnyard friend.
The Eagle indicates well the sanguinary genius
of war. 1t is a felon bird, and lives not by hon
est labor, but by preying upon his peaceful
neighbours. If Doctor Franklin had lived to
witness our incursion upon Mexico and the vio
lent ACKNOWLEDGMENT of her territory to crafty
our lust of conquest, he would probably have
thought the robber bird no untruthful emblem
of a flag that was then the watchword of rapine
and murder.
THE Presidents decree restoring the Eagle
to the standards of the army i'll place of the
Galic cock, has given full employment to the
bronze-founders of the city. Many thousands
are in course of manufacture. The eagle as an
emblem, is not, as is generally supposed, of Ro-
man origin. Xenophon describes the sceptre
of the Persian Kings as ga long staff surmount-
ed by an eagle with spread wings" According
to Aristophanes, the seeptres of Menelaus and
Agamemnon were also sIlrmounted with eagles
The wolf of Romulus and Remus was the en-
blem of the Romans before the adoption of the
eagle. The Etruscans brought the first eagle
mounted sceptre to Rome in the time of Tarquin
the Elder. The kings who succeeded him
adopted the symbol, practice which was finally
consecrated by the emperors. In 1920 bronze
eagle, weighing eight pounds, was discovered
in a little village of Germany, among the ruins
of an old Roman fertilization. The Cabinet of
Vienna possesses cameo, representing on one
side the head of Augustus, and on the other an
eagle holding in his claws crown of oak leaves.
The eagle, with one or more heads, is now the
national emblem of Prussia, Austria, Russia,
France, and the United States. A white eagle
was the emblem of Poland during its days of
prosperity and glory"
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A Washington letter in the Philadelphia
American says:


American says:
The Appraisers at large, under instruc-
tions from the Treasury Department, have been
directed to make circuit of all the principal
ports in the United States, for the purpose of
establishing, as nearly as may be, some uniformi-
ty of vauationin assessing duties throughout the
United States, under the present imperfect ia
riff and especially of arranging the classical
tions of merchandise, so that corresponding ac-
ton may be had at the different points. It is
singular fact, that various articles have been re-
Gently imported which, although intrinsically
the same, have been rated at Philadelphia, New
\ DIRK and Boston, so as to apply three scales of
duty, ranging through the minimum, medium
and maximum, because the Appraisers at those
ports have allowed OF caused them to be entered
under different classifcations. While this sys--
tenn is obviously wrong and UNI ust, it also mill
tates against the public interests and seriously
affects the revenue. The Board of General APP
praisers have been assigned to particular divi-
sions. Mr.. Riddle, of Philadelphia, will visit
Mobile, New Orleans, Galveston, and the inter-
mediate ports. Mr. Benson will visit Whining
ton Charleston, Savannah, and Key West
Mr.. Bradley has proceeded to California. The
reports of these officers, after they have re-as-
sembled in May or June, and fully compared
notes, VIII doubtless contain suggestions Which
will be valuable in enabling the Secretary of the
Treasury to issue instructions to the various col
lectors, so as to secure something approaching
to general system in the administration of the
law.
1t is perfectly apparent that the majority in
the House will pursue the same policy which
they adopted at the last session, and refuse all
appropriations for Notifications They threw
the bill overheard then upon the miserable pre-
tence that these works were not needed, and
thus exposed the Government to serious loss for
sites purchased for these objects, and for works
already commenced. All the indications from
the other side of the Atlantic are full of signifi-
canoe to the necessity of the United States
being in a state of preparation for any sudden
explosion in Europe. There is much wisdom
in the admonition g in time of peace prepare
for war; And, aside from the manifest policy
which has therefore, been observed in this res
peet, especially in providing protection for our
commercial cities, there are other and obvious
considerations in the threatening aspect of Eu-
ropean affairs which furnish additional reasons
for such course at this time and the country
will not, and ought not to submit to these expe-
dents of demagogues when such large interests
are at stake.
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We published few days ago a notice of the
steam ploughing machine, which Mr.. Alexander
T. Watson of New York, has just invented
He is now in Washington, as we learn from the
National Intelligencer, prepared to expose it to
public exhibition. The machine will in land
suited to its operations, plough, SOW and harrow
thirty or forty acres day. There seems no
doubt as to its capacity to do the appointed work.
the only questions being whether the cost viii,
be such as to enable the farmer to avail himself
OF it. 1t is proposed to substitute McCormick's
reaper for the plough, so as to enable the same
motive power to perform both operations. Fin
addition, as one of the New Y ork papers sug-
gests, it may be attached to threshing and grin
ding machinery, it will be made to discharge
most of the heavy work of the farm. Mr.. Wat
sons invention will then become the maid of all
work. 1t does not occur to us that the variety
of work which the machine can be made to per-
i form, will render it cheaper motive power
/ than if it could be appledto one species of work
only. The various species of work above direc-
/ ted, viz ploughing, narrowing, seeding, rea-
/ ping, threshlng, grinding, coming in rotation
/ upon the farmer, can be accomplished bv the
present cheaper mode, and all in seasonable pe-
! Rod Unless it can add to the productiyeness
of the land, which is not pretended, or can be
made to save in the expenses of labour, we see
no gain in economy. But it performs work ST
rapidly that it could do the business of many
farms; in fact at the rate of forty acres day, one
machine could do the ploughing, reaping ane
threshing ola whole neighborhood. Itseems the
era of horsedesh is about to pass away, and thai
ire-breathing, co4l-consuming and fleshless ami
NAL about to take its place. With the reserva-
ton of a few ambling jennets, we will no longer
have demand for the s'heet-footed barb'' more
especially after another New York genius has
brought into practical use his steam carriage fol
ordinary turnpike roads. Verify, our people
have a marvellous turn for inventions in the use
full arts The London Times said that in the
neglected department in the Crystal Palace de-
voted to American Industry, was to be found the
only really important inventions made during
the last half century. 1t is to be regretted that
for the sake ofhis own fame and profit Mr. Wat
sons machine was not ready to take its place at
the Worlds Fair by the side of the ''great rea-
| Der.n
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The following extract from Partisan letter
gives the history of the Eagle as military en-
blem. 1t may seem at first little incongruous
that Republic such as ours should have adopt
ed the same symbol that has huttered over inn
perial legions. Indeed, DIR. Franklin was so
struck by this that he proposed the substitution
of the Turkey as one more characteristic OF our
nation as well as being native to this continent
But we do not think the Doctor maturely consi-
dered the proposed change. The Turkey is GER
tainly an honest and useful fowl. Without its
sayoury presence the good wife could but poorly
make out her Christmas dinner and its broad ex-
panse of tail opportunely watts the cool breeze
upon her fervid cheek. But with all its claims
TO our grateful recollection, we cannot but be-
lieve that the hustle of the camp would be a
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was the emblem of Poland during its DAYS of
prosperity and glory
ROMANCE IN REAL LlFE.-A Constantine
pie correspondent of the London Herald writes
under date of the 5th:
''We have now most curious affair here
which may greatly embarIass the Porte, and
which does. the Turks much injury in the eyes
of Europe. A young handsome Turk, SOU
goldgi (waterman) in the service of the Sultan
being the neighbor of an Armenian girl, falls in
love with her, and invites her to turn Turk and
become his wife. She refuses. The lover then
offers jewels and a round sum of money, if she
will comply with his request. This tempting
offer, after world of negotiations was accepted,
and their conjugal felicity was undisturbed for
fully six months, when, owing to the earnest
representations of the parents, she left her home
and sought refuge in an Armenian hospital, stu
ate at Kazlichesme, towards the Seven Towers,
where she abjured the Mussuman faith, and
returned to Christianity. The husband, who, it
appears, is greatly attached to his wife, sought
her in every direction, and finally discovered
her retreat and claimed her from the director.
The latter declared that the girl in question had
become nun. and that he must renounce her
forever. The Turk applied to the Sultan's mo-
Their for redress, who at once sent orders to de-
liver up the girl. The Armenian ecclesiastical
authorities refused to obey; and, notwthstand-
ing the representations of the Ministers of the
Porte, positively refused to recognize their au-
thority in such matter, whereupon the Minis
ter OF War. accompanied by strong escort of
soldiers, and preceded by the husband, repair
ed to the hospital, and, contrary to the laws of
the country, which guarantee the involability
of the domicile, forced his way into the estab-
lishment, led away the girl, and gave her over
to the Turk The Armenian authorities have
protested against this act, and have come to the
resolution of placing the matter in the hands
of Sir Sratford Canning, who some years back
so stoutly advocated the rights of Christianity
in the Levant."