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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

SECrErARY STUART AND THE AWARDING or NEW
Cor1aAcrs-Ths Nsfsnsi IntsQigncr contrsdcts.
the report that the Secretary c the Insn
mad refused TO award any contracts for ths exsasa
Of the Capitol The Intelligence, says ths Secretary v
continue TO dischsrge the duties imposed upon hin
Law, until his successor u appointed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
Sailing OF the Niagara.

Bosroy, Dec. e.
The royal mail stea nship Niagara Capt Stone sailed
ct noon to-day with forty nine passengers for Liverpool
and eleven for Halifax Amongst the former was George
w. Kendall Of New Orleans. The amount Of specie taken
cut IS Lot yet registered at the custom house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
The Cholera at the Bahamas.

CHAaLEsroN, Dec 81, 1859.
The cholera absting in the Bahama Islands ON the
17tb inst, and the late disturbances there had been
amicaby settled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
Extensive Robbery, &c.

Non-Arrlval or the Canada mt Halifax
PORTLAND, Dec. 22--12 PM.
The royal mail steamer Canada had not arrived at
Halifax 1T the date Of last despatch from that pa
this evening, there any appearance Of her,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

II COTTON, AUCTIOEEER LARGE AND IMPOR-
tAnt sale of furniture and chars-This day (Thurs
day) Dec 2s at 0h o'clock at the aucton No So
Beeckman street the largest assortment Of
chairs that have been offered at sale in this city
1t will rosewood mahogany paror dining
bedroom and basement furniture in variety
irg every article In the line Also al the
furniture OF family who aye hrea ing housekeeping
Alec, at the time 100 Of curl maple black
nut cottage, Office and Bastsn rocking chairs first rate
opportunity for dealers we'll all others want
talogues now sale peremptory without regard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
The Malls for the LAX. Superior Regions

He Wuals IOI tHe LuKe superior Rekt0nS.
DErasrr, Dec. %, 1859.
The mail for Mackinaw and Ste Marie CLOSES at Detroit
ofhce on the 26th December, at nine o'clock r and
the Lake Superior mails for pons above the Ssut close
on the seth December, at nine O'Clock, M.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

ITO BOOKSELLRRS.-THISDAY PUBLISHED CHRIS
J. tys Plantation Melodissl No the only authorized
edition Of genuine Chri,t,s songs as sung AZ Chrsys
Chrity For sale by the thousand aunSrod dozen
Ses price l2x cents. liberal discount to the trade
FISHER BROTHER "A Chatham street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

IJE TIERS CHAMBERS LATE NJ B. PKTERs co /,
81 500 Broadway, New York importers of hne Wines,
rsndes and segars have tor sale all the varstie.
Gin, Scotch, Irish Whiskey Jamaica and st. Croix
Rum Port Sherry MADEIRA, Champagne Hook and Clare
Wines London Porter Scotch Alo Havana Segars, Sc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
ExEcUToRs sALE-vALUABLE REAL ESTATE, &C.

EXEGUToRs sALE;-vALUABLE REAL ESTATE, &C.
- Tho far belonging to the ests to Of Elisha Everits
deceased and of which he has been and
for the last thirty four viii bs offered at public sale
Thursday the 2Oth day Of January 1853 o'clock
A. NJ and ~ whcn time the personal effects belonging
said estate will lso By sold including live stock grain
rows and ieds with All such moveables usually belonging
to enc connected with the business of farming
household furniture &c The farm is pleasantly situated
two miles south of the Clinton depot the New Jersey
State Of New Jersey and contains abou,
ton and we'll oporti ned to the uanty tilable
meadow and wooa land, having two falling
trees Of the usual varieties and good grden containing
abu. Of the smaller species of fruit and
having been i'm s carefully titled BY Us late
farmer, country seat for gentlensn Leisure or
business being only two half hours ride by rail-
road to New York and will convenient 10 Phla
delpha The widows dover may may net at the option
relating to the properly aforesaid apply to David W.
mer, near the farm, @. Evert 36 Gold street. New
York. c. G EvEkITT,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

NALL AND JUDGE--GRAND SALE OF REALLY VA
" luahle pictures, by auction by MR. CHARLES PHIL
Of London on Thursday the 2d aud Friday shs 2th
OF the present month"; at ten o'clock each
The entire private collection of gentleman who
them that portion ths community which
the first water enly those by modern artists will
befound orgina sy gis Gigneux D. G. Boutslle, 4.
Craaoh F. G. Green the favsriss pupil Sf Hustinton an
are six originals by Wi,m Brown OF London. jack
quand ouvermAn, Ostade, who ooeval with
Iepners invaluable Magdalen by Franqua R piece
hy Teller; fruit by Gulum tgo cabinet Landscapes BY
"a n, till 9P. at the ewnors residence No 40 We It
Nineteenth street. picture warranted rspres nted
or M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

WILLIAM Writers, AUCTIoNEER, WILL SILL,
az virtue oi an execution, on Friday ~ one o'clock
counter show case, 30. Also, quantity Of tursiture
carpets, beddis Z, so. ~ s-"' w." $4,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
Interesting frum Concord, N. II.

Interesting from Concord, N. III.
THE HOBPITALITY OF BOSTON ACCEPTED BY GEN.
PIERCE-THE WEBSTER EUL0GY BEFORE THE
LEGISLATURE, ETO.
CoNcoRD, Dec. %, 1852.
Tho committee the part Of the city government Of
Boston consisting Of Msssrs Hobart spnney and Kim
ball Of the Council and Messrs Ober and Reed Of the
Board Of Aldermen commissioned to tender the hospi
taty Of the city to General Pierce his way to Wash
ington waited the General this morning and he sc
oepted the invitation.
The delegation afterwards accompanied the President
elect TO the State House, and heard the euogy OF the
Hon Ira Perey ON the late Daniel Webster which wss
eloquent production The hall wded with the
leading men Of the State
The Boston delegation afterwards entertained General
Pierce and few Of his most intimate friends by dnaer
at the Eagle Hotel
Extensive Robbery, &c.
BALrIMoRE, Dec. %, 1862
The masters mate Of the sloop ofw st Mary's, to-
night had large sum Of money, about $4,000 In Penn
yvania bank bills stolen rem him lie believes that
three who with him at the depot here robbed
him and II IL supposed they have gone to Philadelphia
Two Of them nanei Saunders and Curran and the
latter q seaman board the st. Marys. We have
mail eouth Of Richmond to night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

n 3. HOU0H, AUCTiONEER-BY G. w. HOLINESS
~. Will be sold this day Thursday, at 10Y oolook
at tho saes "a Beekman street. variety Of and
second hand furrtore onsstay Of chairs
maple, black walnut snd mahogany bedteads mahogany
and marble top bureaus centre tables and wAshsands
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
DOUBLE SHEET .
1HEW PUBLICATIONS.
TVHn ILLUsTRATsD MAGAZINE OF


.sn.Aly parts price cents s.sh-lys5y 81
a1. literary and
sn' ss'
krsv.ss from the choicest works o. me most eminent
rG % sS
nrohisoturs and tai design Illustrated descrp
formSs sisossSsr beauty
fs. q g. q: % al
work viii DO nbinng specimens Of the most
Sa E Of
f s sso,s sT Ps
lars % cents each number History Of Paint
sssys viii BE- rss any ssS part Union
paid T. savtTcs ss Clubs G1 two
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sornsd Of the sessSes and beauty WORKS
e 5:
Publisher II Spruce street. New York.
pgTNAM's MONTHLY FOR JAsUARy, 1858. WILL
spring sanm,r; cus. Ward Of
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An dern The iss
On
Of Thorw.ldsen; Ercssons caiore Ship; anecdotes Of
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Terms % cents a !. numssr o. 81 per snnum ,o,.
Putnam Co.. will publiah the 23d Instant l. The Te-
nsnts Of the Woods illustrated with
coored drawings of birds and flow, volume folio bound
In novel and unique style H. The second dition Of the
Homes Of American Authors prousey and splenddly illus
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Cents. Now ready-I Home Book Of the Picturesque a
sssh sss
Publishers, 10 Park place.
yJ,HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF ART---PKrcEs Is
Il oentsTne first humber Of this mon ths will be
ready for delivery few daYs Every arrangement has
made to produes work ef unparalleled magnfcenca,
Tegardless The first erary and artistic talent in
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1he choicest works Of the emn ent painters 1t will in
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collected from authentic from remarkable
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ornamental design illustrated descriptions Of manufac-
turing object OF curiosity &o forming alto
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UTVHE HISTORY OF THE PAINTERS OF ALL MA
tons in monthly rart price 80 cents each-The lead
yng feature of this work will be combining specimens of the
most pictures OF each great with his
4rAt such particulars of bis life and works Will be Of
qua interest to the student professor and to the public
Eoneray. Ter fer above OF Art
50 per SO each number The above will be
pent postage FREQ to part Of the UHioD paid in ad
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liberal terms Agents wanted in every town through
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1u10 poou cryI Ipps ruJsD " pupJ rSurn Cuprc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

EAST RIVER PROP .-ANTHONY J. BLEECKER
will fell st aucon this day at twelve o'clock the
Msrchant Exchange nine lots of ground in the
Eighteenth w.rd Sixteenth Seventeenth Nineteeath
Twentieth and Twenty Streets formerly belonging
the late Francis 1rifsn Aapscan be hal of the
NO. Broad ttreet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
DERTMPToRY SALE on pRoPERTY ON nEEKMA,

)EkIMPT0RY SALE OF PROPERTY ON BEEKMAN
sghtconth Of J.nusry 1853 at the Merchants FL change
all that yslssble piece Of property Beekman street
numbers 3D. & and ~ tanning sixty nine front by
hundred feet in depth Also the two stores
rect, numbers 295 lad 2 between Peck sip and Beck
strcets See maps ard other Particular the
topeorS No. 81 Maiden lane
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

- AIsINS, BRANDY, WINES &C, AT AUCTION
~ Friday Dec "a at l0 o'clock 81 Dey street corner
Of Gresnwioh-Raiins brandy wines teas coffee,
~ prunss nuts arisar ginger Haysna prossrves
groceries SC, suitable for the season. WELLINGTON a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

nLD WINES BRANDtES, &C THE SUBSCRIBER
W offers for sale very fne assortment Of shooe old
win es brands in demijohns in tho original
packages in quantities 10 suit buyers. Also, 6ne as5ort
mont Havana sgar puncheon Of choice old amaca
rum be drawn in den iohns md fine assortment Of
brandics In bonded warehouse ChAS. II CLARK,
l3S Pearl etreet Wall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

PY j. HEGEMAN, AUCTIONEER-FRIDAY,D DEC.
- a. at ten o'clock AN at No 81 Orange street, oor-
Henry street Brooklyn the stsck an fixtures Of
retail grocerY et.re.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

~ e. KEMP, hUCTIUNEEH 1T AUG
II. )st'l2 O'clock AZ S5 sasau
street near Futo, O Kemp will sell as auction without
reserve ten superior 0oi sxand
octave rjar Of excel ent tone and nh
city makers Of good repu alton and which
worthy the attention f purchssers which
elegant carved rose WOOD seven octave panos pearl pa
plates worth $500 four besutful instruments valued at
all be sold without reFrve pay cash advances and
be pscf ed fer shipping They oil warranted by tho
makers. and ray be examin cd before the sa,e.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
BALES Az AUUEOH.

A UCTION SALE OF FANCY FURS-BY JOHN FISH
IA BLATT, Auctisnssr.-on this day, tThursdsy.} De-
stock Of flrs So 2 Blocker street opposite
chinohIa, atch squirrel mink lynx natural lynx misa
tion stone msrtn imitation ermne short lynx aud London
scrption, &c 60.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

A UCTION NOTICE.-vALUABLE SALE-THIS DAY,
IA at l0k O'clock in The sale rooms Spruce street. val
uablc sale Of furniture ane housekeeping articles
tesses dry goods fancy articles toys india rubbers he
eery cutlery ewery valuable gun. wstoh safes r.
FOKRESTAL. THIS. BELL Auctioneer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

HENRY LEEDS & co. WILL SELL AT AUCTION
IL this day (Ihursday AT l2 O'clock in the gallery
10 the rear q ,toIe No wall street superb
sold tS the highest aaiss and others examine
.ne Snc ay conssnnx ot ades drsssnE oasee
fully fitted Up etle aiad card ba kets porte
naie of pearl enameed &c regency desks wood
fans in wrought ivory sandal wood, sc iv1ry figures,
autully carved and geIt variety of other fan arti-
cee Also, large stock real bfoDze nkstands figures
groups pape, mache goods Of the richest d-e
As these the most desirable offered this
pree is god oppertaAy for to supply them
selves with the richest goods article will be sold
the bigbt st bidder, being special tale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
ARoE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OF EUROPEAN

I .ARoE AND ATTRACTIVE SALE OF EUROPEAN
N original o ssihtings by abe most celebrated ancient
and modern arists-J. l.. vandewator will sell, this
cay December 23d at l0H o'clock at the National
this sal have all been selected with by cele
brated Eur artist and in psnt of merit equal
sale of the and well worthy the attention
noisseurs and others Also ogi9hl portrait Of Col
Aaron Burr by Stewarthe whole presenting variety Of
asuects ndscapss figures marine views interiors cattle
pieces &c The paintings exhibition, with
lorues
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23
BARK OvANDO PARTLY MISUNDERSTANDING AMONG
HER PAssBEGERS-BRITIsH STEAMER MoUNTAINEER
THE SCHOONER NEW YORK ASHORE.

The schooner New York, Capt. Good. all from Ne
York for Boston was aShors Spindle Rock south en-
of Rose Island, Newport this morning Her di
mage has lot been asoertained
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

"A sents-Catslogue sale by W W. Shirey-rridAy Dec.
Papier mache work cases no rtfoos walters &C.
silver mounted cake oakets and coffee sets
china tea dinner and toilet sets cut glass;
table cutlery rocking horses sleshs &c. worths notice
of retailers families
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

HONOR TO WHOM HONOR is DUE-R. L. KELLY
M CO., 5S Dey have by exertions aud good
&aste succeeded in obtaining choice quality of liquors,
warranted to be surpassed People making preparations
aor the holidays, requested to call and examine our
ptock which, in quality and price, will give satisfaction
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

TOHE FISHBLATT, AUCTIONEER-AT HIS NEW
sales rooms 20 North william and 223 William
will sell this cay tThursday,) December 23d at
O'clock dry goods 90 clothing silks caooes muslin de
toys for sale, suitable for holiday present about 1900
dzens of wood snd fancy buttons oil lamps segsrs and
wines Of different rands; together with large lot Of Ed
wards celebrated egg DO wder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

And various other low priced wines and liquors.
Agents for Lsmbry's Grape Leaf Champagne.
E.B.-ordsrs solicited and promptly stteaded to-
and constsny receiving fresh supplies from the
best houses In England France. snd Germany and
pared supply che trade with any Of the above goods at
ahc loyeet market prioe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

CPLENDID SALE OF DIAMONDS AND BRTLLIA ms
- set and unsst-J. L. vANDGwATBR will sell on
This day, Dec 23d 10Y o'clock q, the sales room "A
Wall street. syepd did assortment Of welry in
part Of sca and breas crosses diamond ear nas in
custcr and single sonc brooches bracslets worked In
Amethyst rubies ard pearls largo and full assortment OF
rings diamonds stones and clu also
Mscrtn emit Of other stones and ssphres no. Also linz Of
gold lepne Watches ths whole compr ing aortmen.
rsrey TO bs met With together with general assortment
fully rolled upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

DRANDIES. PORT, SHERRY, MADEIRA, MUSCAT,
- and Malaga win.s Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, and Mo-
nongahala whiskey, Jamaca and St. Croix rum London
pwan, honey Schiedam snd gn sc. The above,
In ali the varieties for sale at 20 per cont less
sn'n ~ any WV VIM II. uEDERuILL, 4so Broome street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

DICH SALE OF EUROPEAN FANCY G0ODs.-J. Z.
~ vANDEWATER will sell, Fridsy. Dec smber 2fh,
at 10k o'clock st the salcs ROOM IA Wall street, choice
lire Of goods, ssting Of CLOCKS bronzes
Partisan and Drcden vases pspier maooe bosuet 6gur
large ard attractive saie marble
Of the importation Of Sig U. Govanon,, which have
received per hipsJohn from eghorn the who comprising
assortment Of subjects before exhibited and
all Of which have been selected with eas The above
sale presents opportunity to the trade and others
the coming hodays being of the richest sales Of
seston-the whole to be sold without reserve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

ONDON DOCK BRANDY, PALE AND DARK, FROM
NJ five to twenty old Jamaica Rum Of the most de-
Sicous favor and Of great Sehied.m Sohnapps and
other Hollands Gin highly approve by the most eminent
medical Sir Robert Burnstt celebrated London
Cordial Ga (not to be obtained in the United
Btates) fine ard old Waiskey trem the most dis
anguiehed dstiiors in Scotland For sale, iu bottles
nnd demijohns, and in quantities to suit, with imme.
diate delivery free OF change in any part Of Nc York,
Brooklyn Williamsburg and Jersey City, by G. r. LETH
BRIDGE. Sc and " Fulton street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-23

I noRlARTY. ATclIoSEER; WILL SELL THIS
sortment OF ar second hand urniture bureaus
tables carpe sofa beds thirty feather beds also forty
bedsteads clocks decanters tumblers reckery gas fix
lures complete, &C sc.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-09-08

y u Hon, W. II. Seward OF New York.
was last year appointed substitute Tor the
orator Phi Beta kappa. This year. al an
eatiy hour, the appointment OF Mr.. Sew
ard. as on orator for next year. was slyiy
made; but as soon as it was known. Judge
Cone. of Georgia, and other distinguished
Southern gentlemen, gave them 10 under
stand that if such men were TO be selected,
the friends of the college North would soon
have these exercises 10 themselves, and
must look for support amohg The same clas-
ses. The appointment Of Mr.. Seward wns
then reconsidered and revoked.-Ne,o Ma.
cen Register.
II the above statement be correct. and
the impression il corveys correct, Yale
College has sounded the depths of pup
pyism TO a profundity hitherto una,tained by
any literary institution. a Senator oi
the United Sales from the Empire State,
and without his peer in thai Senaie;a a man
Of great a,tainmenis. influence and intellec.
tuai power; IN Ex-Governor Of New
York. denied ihe great priviledge of ad
dressing literary society in New Haven
because Judge Cone Of Georgia. gentle
man that nobody ever heard of before.
threatened the college with loss of bread
and buiier!- Springfield Republican.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-09-08
Short but sharp.

The Cleveland True Democrat, in noti-
cling a letter written by ]. A. Briggs, to coax
Free Soilers into the support of Scott, has the
following pithy piece Of logic:
sSeott stands ON the Baltimore Wing plat
form, and has signifed his heariest aPproba-
tion of the compromise measures unques'
tionably the hugest embodiment of slavehol-
ding villanies ever perpetrated by an Amerl-
can Congress. Therefore, either Briggs, in
pronouncing Scott an Anti-Slayery man, OF
Scott, in declaring himself to be in favor Of
those vil|anies, says the thing that is not.
Which is it? Does Briggs know Scott bet
ter than Scott Knows himself? If Briggs is
right, then Scott Tbs it; and we object tc
being asked to vote for any man on the ground
that he is a liar
Right. Aud yet that is the very ground
on which Tilden, Teesdale, ct i'll omne genus
are begging the votes Of the Free Soilsrs in
this region. They admit, nosc they canno
help IL, that Scott has pledged himself to sup
port the Comprmise measures, and yet they
have the efarontery to say that he did SO opI5
to gull the South, and that he ought 10 b,
supported by tic Free Soiiers BECAUSE
He Is DISH0N.EST.-.4kron Stanard
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-09-08

The Whig says JULIAN, our nominee for
Vice. Presidency, was originally a democrat.
This is a mistake. Mr.. Julian acted with
the Wing party up to ls4s.-Star.
GREELEY's Almanac, good authority in
such matters, puts him down 10 the Demo-
cratic column, and we still believe he belongs
there--PostageC County Whig.
The H'hig makes another " "Mistake ~
Greeley's Almanac for 1851. in which is re-
corded the members of the 3lst Congress, THE
only Congress Of which Julian was MEM
ber,) does aOt "put him down 10 the Demo
cratic column" but distinctly and unmistak
ably designates GEORGE w. Julian as q
q Free Soi,er." The Whig may "still be
lieve he belongs" to the Compromise De-
lnocracy-but its belief cannot change facts
10 the long run, Deception wins not, more
than honesty"
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-09-08
The Enanensity oftne Universe


AS proof of what an immense book the
heavens is, and also of the indefaigability of
the student, man, in turning over lis leavee,
DR. Nichnl, in his work describing the magui
tude Ct Lord Rosse's telesc' pc. says that
Lord Rose has looked into space u distance
which travels at the rate of 20O,Oo miles in
on esecond. would require period of $50, ,0Oo,-
600 of solar ears, each year containing about
100000 of seconds to pass tho intervening
point to which this telescope has reached
How utterly unable is the mind to grasp
even fraction of this immense period to con-
ceive the passing events Of a hundred thou
sand years only is an impossib,liIy, to say
nothing of millions and hundreds Of millions of
years. The sun is IS, 1000 600 Of miles dis
tant from the earth, yet a ray of light will
traverse that immense distance in 490 sec
, onds; long as the distance may seem to be
passed in so short a time, what compar ison
can the mind frame between it aud that great
err distance which Drs. Nichol and Rosse
demonstrate, would require every second OF
that time to represent more than 100000
years! And recollect the study ofnstronony
is not only useful to excite emct ons Of grand
deur and sublimity at such discoveries; hut it
is the basis of navigation and our note of time,
and unites the strictuess of mathematical
reasoning and the most certain calculation.