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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18
4 EsiARLE
Difference in favor of ATrck!enburg,


Sir may hunn5y hope the gentleman from Aibcmae ia
relieved nom bis cumps soaae suffering on account OF me
poverty aud misery Of tho people OF Meckcnbufg
5r Speaker beg pardon for 'dtaiang you so long with
his statistical comparison Of the Two counties. have an
apology which will sustained bv every good and cener
OTIS heart. Sir Neckenbarg is dear land 10 mca green
spot on neniry's She has secE good and Kind To-
rc-aad long long good and kind to my family And chr
re vain in me Iccou: the proofs ut her k'nd':esa ana
cn,s,-ncy Sir in the House 81 in'yassca, and fiTgni'
Convention through the :rt sessions III iTo~lio "'t
resulted in breaking eli the ties which rhrncd s To 10" bf
;ish thone, arralcnburs reprcSen;i ny Eehucnh
ni M name and family In the Vsin, onvcn'lon whic
adopted the Constitution Of the United States mccHcnhurE
rcrras rtcd By member omy family nNs; not @! ny
name - the Congress Of Ike United &;ltas through III
cveauI crisis Of 1883, Mecktnbng was representa-
by gentleman Of my and family Through the war
sessions Of the war 1872 Meck!enbnrs was represented
in this hall BY father and sir, this House knows
No. sir knoT', how good low Kind Mtck:-n5hr2
From The days my yc"h IL tic present
inlmen :?h, estimate the extent Of her kindness
Great hive bern my alterations grcvors nv errors, few
hrcn her chidnrs fever sri her c:aaEcnents no
matter nc, G.y SINS she has hcen r:ody II forgive
With is .icc0a:a tenderness Of on! oter, she has
my heart absolutely and completely. The debt OF
sratrac can nGvc. be paid through al the ciaEg"s an
chances of He through The last lingering stages OF ~? NOR
,a being in The last cJrvul,.ve ihrn OF a:rn2 humanity.
this h"trIt1s heart shall continue TO elnbie viii. pulse
s.!.! true 10 the pcJii: o: MeCk'cnpurg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18
MARRIED
DIED.

MARRIED. Iii Georgetown. the 18Th instant by me k
Caldwell. HUGH ". FRY Jr Esq. Of Richnon! VIC!
NARY L. daughter Of john Da ison, Esq Of lie 'ofmsf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18
REMOVAL

DlsD on Wednesday the 10Th instant, Mrs. EMILY L.
James G. Chenrry.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18

Stephen A. Douglas Of Illinois, informed Intends
10 speak before the people 10 eight States of the
Union, during the present canvass
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18

Error and deficiency in the estimates Of
the gentleman from A.. as compared
with those Of the Joint Committee,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-06-18

Edward Muuford, an agent OF A. H. Hide & Co.. of Now
York, been found guilty three indictments in Phila
sdepha, for selling worthless tickets TO California.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

New DIscovARY IN DAsuERREorYrINe,-
We had placed on our desk yesterday by Mr.. J.
N. Carvalho, of 1877 Meeting street for the in.
spection Of the curious in snch matters a speci-
men of his newly invented daguerreotype plate,
which possesses this advantage over the old me.
thod, viz: that i. requires no glass to protect it,
inasmuch as il is covered with 4 transpare
enamel surface, which renders the pictures i'm
perVious to the effects of the atmo sphere, and
less liable to be rubbed ofE-in fact the more
friction that is used on the surface the bright
er and clearer the picture becomes, and SO
durable is it that it can be sent in . letter any
distance without the pOssib ility Of its being
scratched or defaced. Mr.. Carvalho intends,
We understand, to take out patent. Charles
ton paper.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

I'm Instrument Of Death. Mr.. M. Bowling Of
Newark, has exhibited to the editor Of the Ad-
vertiscr, novel and destructive instrument OF
warfare, invented by himself. II consists of an
arrow, at the end Of which is hollow cast iron
ball filled with powder, and intended to be
thrown by the hand, Several experiments
with It have resulted satisfactorily to the invent
or; tearing fence to pieces in one instance,
and burrowinga hole in the ground in another.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

VALUABLE DiscovERr.-In the southern
portion of Arkansas, near mountain of iron, q
mountain Of emery or corondum has been dis
covered, equal, il not superior, to the Russian
emery. In the Russian emery, rubies are
ponents.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

l0ookS, &e.>-We have just received large and
II general assortment OF superior liquors, Wines Sc
consisting Of pure old French brsndes, Holland gin
Cruz rum, cherry brandy, old Scotch whisky. s,d No
aongahsla, uosntain dew and Bourbon WHISKY. &C.,
fG ah by dtelI ]. A. ISsLEE Gco WI
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
Cigars ! Cigars !! Cigars \!
WILLIAM COHEN,

Main street, Hannibal, Mo.
NHE subscriber has permanently located in this city
l. and Is always prepared 10 repair watches, broken
Jewery, &C.. in the most woTkmanlike manner and on
the most reasonable terms. He has now on hand, and
most fashionable Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, &C., from
the best importing houses in the east. His stock is
unsurpassed by any other house in the city, and those
who give him call will be satisfied with his bargains;
Is ne oners acknowledgements to purchasers.
The citizens Of Marion and Rails counties are re-
speeuully invited tc give me a call Store on Main
street, opposite the "Great Western" Isept5l
Just received in addition to his former stock sup
ply Of Ear Kings, Pima, &c. Also very fine lot Of
Jet Ear Kings, new style. Smiths New York Gold
PenS-waranted--a very fine article. Oct "a.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
The New Capitol at washineton.


VIII receive, with the February number, highly
finished, and beautiful representation of
The New Capitol at Washington,
engraved on steel in the line manner and by spseal
permission, direct from the authentic government
piang.
This superb building, when completed eonFOrmablv
WIN the adopted designs, as shown in the eRgrayhgs
wall Dc one Of the most magnificent structures in he
Moio' and Altogether worthy Of great and powerful
sainees OF the Russian autocrat atSt Petersburg while
surPaSses them in elegance of design and purity of
taste. F~'y "
Besides the large engraving on steel, The aeeOmD,nv-
ing descriptive article will be suitably illustrated bv
other engraved views Of this noble pile Of archecurs
beauty Inc same number will contain also the prom
presenting Columbus and his companions attending the
nrst Christian Religious Ceremonies in the New World
inese Two plates are Of themselves worth wears
subscription 10 The magazine and those wishing 10 a.
cure them should send their subscription and address
without delay. All postmasters are agents tebii
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
WOODEN WARE.

THE subscribers have just received consignment
ets ehurns half bushels wash boards; tar cans butter
ladies'; dippers barrel covers; well buckets; ce
dar faucets wooden spoons rolling pns horse buckets
bowls, covered boxes; knife trays beef mallets; COW
cred sugar buckets scrubbng brushes pillow Illness bed
cods backing brushes; matches &c ;all OF which
ofFeree TO the dealers at ST. Louis prices nov6tf
]. A. INSLEE, g. co.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
Imported aa@ Domes,ss
GARMRa.

'"gn'd q Missouri Imported aaS Domaass
~ Tee@cce. CtG@es.
a0o oocXs SartPs NO. ns =, GOO havana Rsgaiass
xS J." 5000 Juslo SaRz Prineipos
200 ;, 80 $1,000 Half SPsaish;
Ioo Nectar Leai; O,OOC Havana SixSs;
Xnd al tue most popular $1,000 Cuba six's nAlsyS;
t.n ms' ~. brands direct German and Fancy siEss,
from 'He manufactures. French aAd COngres Eaus,
Which are offered very Low for cash. ar "a .un.t,.i
men only on the usual lime. noy9TJsI :
d. ,. CARTE.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
Tobacco, Cigars and SNUFF
Big Indian.

VIE subscriber has now on hand and Il
Il daily receiving the largest and best as. -
sorted stock Of GOODS, suitable for this market ev,;
si1"g 70 northern Missouri. He returns his mo
ways received, and no effort shall be- wanting 90 AZ
va continuance L. X. SELMES,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
QUARLEs & CALDWELL,

QUARLES & CALDWELL,
HANNIBAL, MO,
w cst SIDE or Main ST., in the house for
-nSEiy occupied ny II. NStckersham,
'hE undersigned have perchased from Mr.. Fl.
a Wlckersham his entire stock of STOVES and TIN
WARE, and in future intend constantly to keep on
hand q well selected stock of COOKING and HEAT
ING Stoves.
Our stock consists in part of the following arcles
Prize Premium, Cooks Delight, Bucks Double Oven,
Empire State, Ohio Premium, Irvng's Alright, and
PRAIRIE STATE Cook stoves.
We will also have, in time for the fall trade good
assortment Of the latest and most approved styles OF
PARLOR and Heating Stoves.
many oil our citizens using the Prairie State
Cook Stove, and all agree to its superior advantages
over all Others in point of durability and speed and ex-
cellence in cooking.
We have on hand and will continue 10 Manufacture
all kinds Of wares belonging to the Tin Business,
which we sell at 81. Louis Wholesale ana Retail
P,iess: We are prepared 10 do all kinds of COPPER
SMITHlNG. Persons wanting work done in that line,
will do well TO give call, they can save the
trouble and expense Of going TO St. Louis.
Old Stoves, Tin and Copper Ware repaired at the
shortest notice.
N. Bold Stoves taken in part pay for new ones.
QUARLES & CALDWELL.
Hannibal, August 9th 1851.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hat
and Caps, Queensirdre, and

u'1u NuPSi RubtNSUdTe, dlu
EDDY MADE THINE,
To which he would invite the attention Of the public
generally and his old friends and eUsorna r. psrtieu.
arly. He would take this opportunity 10 tender his
thanks to the old customers Of the firm of Kercheval
Green, and respectfully solicit renewal Of the same
to him in his present situation. He hopes by strict at
presents, new ones do many advantages over the
old ones, for il is evident that those having large
trade already, will be of the pTc6as; while neg
ones will offer inducements 10 build up business and
that he now does. He will begin 10 talk of the profits
after year so, when his business gets Iarrs, but
now is his time TO sell cheap and he Is determined q
$50. Don't understand me to say will eIva ysa
goods, for you know nobody will do THAT if they %
SAY so. novlS w. y. KERCHEVAL.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
LOW. ' s.aaps. sr LourG oH,'5s: om.tDpr
J. W. sPALDING & CO. .'''''''

4 IUMMdooIUN and forwarding Merchants, deal
Butter, Eggs &c. No. So Commercial St. near Locnsi
pvppDrSt. Louis, MO.
Springer Whi,eman, Harrison & Hooper, s..
H HgS Tssne. Ctnethnafii II. Stmges & Co., ]. j.
Hasns, neW Orltan'j Loker Renick 4 Co. Chateau 4
Yale, VIM NJ Morrison, 81. louis; H. R .BudeIl
80. WV .o.A. mar21.f
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

SADDLERY and hardware, an assortment for sale
~ very eheaPb gypsy 7. R. sEDaEs.
QUINCY FLOUR, the bss, and purest always kept
W on hSnd BY r.R. sELMRS''
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

AN 4
ERT1SEMENT
rHAr AspkAIs 70 THR
SOUND SENSE OF THE COMMUNITY
%
Standard Medicines,
n: Ssssss r ss'ss. s,.s.s :.'.. sI
iAs sgpvsSsasr y iils sssi,
'':I:.: !. z: :i :::s;;; II ~
rhs Ass- sseS ns-
They have been before the PubIGe
FOR FIVE YEARS,
esi'sd from eminent :, PSbIs msa and olhsf., sad
Tkey are ConnpoIndeS
are thoroughly tested by scientific eheBlst,,s 90
shat mediclRess of uniform and resbls
r'hs Srass.nbs be- r. cases
Vegetable Pills,
Are particularly valuable 70, the prevention al
'G; e gssf :s"sss s sSrf b: sSS '
-. eosthagR cad SICK slsaeSeae, Bysps5-
'i ~ he u1u s@SI b SS..s'e oss,S SIp
iioas Of HE Menses, Inau.
enss, Asthma, and for
C SsrIs,y e n,. other
ses; in fine, ...
| for al ordinary family uses
Fan nv .ssh boz. Pries as eemss ss sse"pa-
| THE GRkEFENBERG
Dysen terry syrup.
| A d. md In
.siy Siocdy FuI Cholera GorSas Cbo'srs tasS.
/ tun, and The AsrETrc cHoLEEA, II takeR with
| the arst symptoms, Viz vomiting aad diar.
pC.:lS ss., ss'O T. o. bowel Sc, h complaints
dom Beyond ! Day VII !. { e
any quantity s
! THE GRXEFENBEi,G
| Green Mountain Ointment.
Cons, Sores s%sInss OF ali kinds, RS "aT","''
tsa. Ey,ipeas BIOnehli:, se,oinla,
/ Rowele, and for all cases where
'nf MARs ;nHa%%1;.pA'
Uterine Catholicon.
he dssssinS Complaints incd.u IT0 IS %Gs. OF
| Prepared by Dr. THEo. PoMERoY, ofUI
| ca, solely for the GTaefenbera Company.
The other GrGsfenberg Medicines are:
Eye Lotion.
Health Bitters.
Consumptive Balm.
Children's Panacea.
Fever and Ague Pulls.
LibbyIs Pile Ointment.
6arsaparilla Compound.
THE GRAEFEN-B BERG
MANUAL OF HEALTH.
Complete handbook OF medicine for families Prise n
cents ~ Nv
Office aIt, Bsssdrsy Ny
| CAUTION.
JEs public 10 "A
ed ~ he GraefeHberq Company las tAsir II,
.TsHs articles haue been issued zen
sHs sUsry particular the SEAL sest car
should b obssrved before pnreaasinR.
| Il. X. WOODWARD, General Agent, Sc. Losis
Local Agents.
III MATTHEW'S, HanHibaT; A. ouesenberry, Memp b
James Scar q Co.. Newark: Richard T. Poster Sbelbyy
Bskey Lasley Somerset LeweIlen Brother Frankfort
"eo' w. "anan ranyra r (mI6 ly)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

ITOUSE WANTED.-Wanted to rent, a comforts.
Ii bic dwelling house. ANY person having enc va.
cant bet ween now and Spring win please inform the
sabseTib err. Also, wanted 70 hire, good Negro Girl
iAnlU J. a. IKglEIA e.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
Wanted.

vii iVOV BUSHELS of good stone coal, for which wa
WIZ pay the highest market price in trade. anSos
QUARLEs s. CALDWELL.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
Bitter Cordial.

WE have on hand another supply of this excellent
w article for the prevention of
Ague and Fever.
This cordial has been used by number of our citizens
wi,h entire ,atsfactonS Being powerful tonic, il is
recommended TO debiftated persons--it restores the
one OF the digestive organs and invigorateS the system
throughout. For sale BY
nov6tf J. A. INsIEES co
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
500 Bo1es Tobacco!

al I GaTth's old establlshe Tobacco and cigar Ne.
pot. west side main, bet Wsen hill and bird streets
1aiin'Dei MO- nov27-'hl
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04

SHoES and Boots Of all kinds, from the hard Pot
~ metal up to the softest Kid Leather at
Goct PAL T.R. SELMES.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
CIGAR And FBICCO STO nm!
NOVEL ATTRACTIONi

gNHE Subscribers to sARTAIN's MAGAZINE
VIZ receive, with the February number, highly
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-03-04
IL Card.
CALICOES
hihhons.

NALICOEs of all eolOrs and descriptions, for sal
~ cheap by Tapr24yJ CoLLINS& BREED.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

ARRIVAL OF CHINESE AND CHILENos. The foot of
California street Wharf presents very lively appear
ance. The ship Brant in few days since,
were engaged in unloading their traps preparatory
either to settlement here departure for the mines
They very nice looking set of Cinnamon. and
when engaged in conversation make noise to which
the cackng of flock of geese is nowhere.
Abouta hundred Chilenos were parading the streets
yesterday, looking tbeugh they had just arrived,
and were about starting to the mines. Their backs
were packed with every imaginable necessary for a
miners life ard labor, and each carried sack of
frfgOLes. They were dressed in an exceedingly light
style, and will probably find it rather cool if they go
high up in the mountains. California paper.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

NUT FOR THE GEoLoGIsT. Hiram Dewitt, OF
this town, who has recently returned from Caifor-
mia, brought with him piece of the auriferous quartz
rock, of about the size of mans fist. On Thanks
gvng-day it brought out for exhibition friend,
when it accidentally dropped the floor, and split
open. Near the centre of the discovered,
firmly embedded in the quartz, and slightly corroded,
cut iron nail of the size of sxpenny nail. twas
entirely straight and had perfect head. By whom
was that nail made At what period it planted
in the yet uncrys,alized quartz How came it in
California; If the head of that nail could talk we
should know something of American history
than likely ever to know.
Springfield Mass. Republican.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10
Valuable Property for Sale in the
CITY OF RALEIGH.

I OFFER for sale my House and Lot situated in the
Eastern Ward, the residence of DR.. Josiah o.
Watson, containing or less. This situa-
ton is capable of being made of the most desirable
residences in the City, and although better improved
than most any residence in Raleigh, yet, with very
little outlay of money could be made of the places
we read Of" 1 own about three-ourths of of
ground adjoining which added to it would make it suf
GENTLY capacious for gentleman Of talents and pleas
ure to perambulate in the shades of evening, nhale
the sweet scented zcph listen the song of the night
Bird and hold communion with the mynphs that play
upon the moon beams he may view the sarry decked
heavens and mediate upon the science of Astronomy
Persons wishing purchase will make application to
RICHARD p FLNcH, Esq, who is my agent, and empow
cred to make SALE deem any further description
necessary, will purchase without first examn-
ing the premises GEORGE L. GOULD resides on the lot
and will take pleasure i'll showing the house. lot and i'm
provements. THOMAS NJ. OLIVER.
April 25th, 1852. Aft.
% Register copy.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

THE DEATH PENALTY. The facts stated in the
following extract from the presentment of the Grand
Jury of Wayne County. Michigan, at session of
the Court in Detroit, should be aentivey considered
by all who in favor of the abolition of capital
punishment:
''The increase of the crimes of murder and man.
slaughter since the abolition of capital punishment,
not only among but throughout State. has be-
come most manifest and alarming. The records of
the Court of this County show that at each of the
four terms, there has been least bne aggravated
of murder-and, at one term, two cases, where
as. previously the existing law, and since our
State organization, conviction of murder had ever
been had by any of the Curtis of the State. Those
facts regard proof of alarming disrespect
for and undertaking of human life, legitmately
referabIe to change of the Legislation upon this sub
ject.':
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

A NEW PAINr-VALUABLE Discovery. Water
lime, (hydrauIic eement) mixed with oil in the same
mineral paints lately brought into use, has lately
been discovered to be equal to any other substance
used for painting walls. roofs, floors, fences, any
other work while in point of economy. it is one
to eight ten. The discovery accidentally
made by Mr.. John Harold, of Hampstead, Long
Island. He sent man into store room get some
OF the mineral paint to mix for painting floor. and
the man took out of the cement barrel, mixed and ap-
piled it before the mistake was discovered. 1t was
put on in the evening, and next morning found
to be as dry and har1 stone Mr. H. then tried it
upon fences and roofs with like success, MIXED both
with fish oil and linseed. To give it test, he
then mixed it with fish OIL and painted two oil casks,
upon which it dried quickly and adhered firmly.
Farmers, try it, 1t is undoubtedly worthy of atten-
ton. The PLO,c.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

DELEGATES TO BALTIMORE. The Standard sug-
gests the propriey of the District Conventions Of
this State selecting each four delegates the Balt-
more Convention instead of only heretofore
contemplated. In view of the reasons therefor we
most heartily second the suggestion and hope it
will be acted upon by all the District Conventions
yet to meet. The reasons for this suggestion and
why it should be carried are, that other States
dIsregardlng what was considered settled point,
that each State should send one delegate for every
Congressional District have selected greater num-
Der. Virginia appointed four tor each Congressional
District and, if mistake not, some other States
have appointed as many and all have appointed more
than one. Let the matter be talked of and UNDER
stood, and let US be upon equality with sister
States in the Convention in poiRt of number as we'll
zeal. Warrenton Neacs.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

A New SIDE SADDLE. We have capital
article the invention of Dsbrow his riding school,
No. 9. Fourth Avenue. 1t renders craftsmanship
perfectly safe the ladies, by the addition of a
support the outside of the crntch against
which the knee of the rider presses. AT the same
time that part of the saddle which heretofore rested
upon the shoulders is out, saving the animal from
those painful excoriations frequently witnessed.
This saddle holds the lady firmly in her seat, and she
may safely trust herself a restve horse, gallop,
leap fences, and perform other eas which would be
attended with risk inexperienced rider
cupying the common sde-saddle. We are glad to
see this invention and doubt not that thu ladies'
will hail it with much pleasure. ". Y. Courier.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

GREsHAM's HOTEL, WELDON, N. G. Never, since
the first establishment of the first Hotel, have the
travelling public ceased to utter their loud and almost
always just complaints of the inconveniences want
of comfort, to which even a temporary soJourn In
VILLAGE hotels subjects them. Mr.. Gresham's house
at w edon constitutes exception to this class 1t
is uniaue-the fare is abundant, and we'll served the
table linen is charmngly white and clean, the cham
bers we'll furnished and we'll attended to, and the
Proprietor is courteous, attentive, anticipates your
wants. and is never so we'll satisfied himselfas when
he gives satisfaction to others.
.alben1nre Bulletin.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-04-10

OUR COUNTRY. In 1892 the corner stone of our
present Capitol at Washington, was laid. At that
time General Washington, in whose honor the new
seat OF government was named, ociated. Fifty years
afterwards VIZ on the 4th of july 1851, the corner
stone OF an extension of the building was laid; and
the Secretary of State made address, in the
o! whch he presented sketch of the comparative con-
dltlon OF our country at the two periods.
Then we had thirteen States, now we have thirty
one.
Then our whole population was three millions, now
it is twenty-three
Then Boston had eighteen thousand people, now it
has one hundred and thirty-six thousand.
Philadelphia had forty-two thousand, now it has
four hundred and nine thousand
New ork had thirty three thousand now it has
five hundred and fifteen thousand.
linen our imports were thrty-one millions, now
they are one hundred and seventy-eight millions.
The area of our territory then eight hundred
thousand square miles, it is now three million three
hundred thousand.
Then we had no railroad, now we have three mil
lion hve hundred thousand miles of it.
Then we had two hundred post offices, now we
have twenty-one thousand.
Our revenue from postage then was one hundred
thousand dollars, now it is five millions.
These are only few facts going to show the rapid
growth OF our country and what and our children
have to do TO secure the continuance of its prosperity
is to love- fear and obey the God of our fathers to
avoid intemperance, pride, contention and greediness
OF gain, and cherish in all hearts true patriotism
and just of obligation those that shall come
after