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exhausted, and will not admit of completing his report
and hence item is submitted for the purpose IN the
estimates OF appropriations for the next fiscal year, and
also TO The expense OF reconnaissance oil the
+" Mauvaises Terres," in Nebraska. .E .f .s
The final report OF Messrs Foster and Whitney on the
geology Of the Lake Superior land district for the com
pleon OF which appropriation was made at the last
session of Congress will be communicated in the course
OF the next session.
This report will embrace the most recent Information
in relation the copper and iron mines OF that interest
Ing region. 3.. ef. Ef rs.,H.
The whole OF The mineral business connected with the
sales Of the public lands in Michigan. Wisconsin, llli-
nois &c, has been brought nearly 10 close lba,
there is longer any necessity Tor the employment oi
mineral agent those regions and therefore recon-
mend that the services OF the employed there be
discontinued. ~ s. .tN8
The business connected with the bounty land divisions
OF this Office has been pressed forward rapidly as pos
sibe. The following table exhibits the number OF war
issued under the acts Of s47 1850, and 1885 the
number of those warrants that have been located, and
the number now outstanding viz: E .#
Acfa
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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-12-17
BY ROBERT ARmsTHo HoNa.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE,
Report OF the Commissioner OF the General
m. Land once.
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
November 20, 1852.
Sm: | have The honor 10 submit the following report
Of The operations Of this Office during the past year. with
such sugge TO be proper for further carry
ing Out the sysem OF dsposing OF the public domain,
Within that period 0s22.953 acres were surveyed and
5000, ,463 acres advertised ior sale.
In the last fiscal year there sold l553,a7l
Located with bounty land warrants 3,20I,34 4"
Located with other certificates 1859 .
Making total Of 4,s7o,o57 I"
In addition there were reported under
swamp-aDd grant o,2l9,l6S
For internal Improvements, railroads,
&C. 5,o2o,9<o
Making an aggregate of l3,It5,I75
Reng an increase in the amount OF lands sold and To-
Gated with land warrants over The previous year OF ao3
me whole amount thus sold and located, reported
ie,.the SWAMP land grant and selected for internal inn
noysu,ees railroads, &c. exceeds that a last year by
372 acres and the sales would no doubt have been
much heavier but or the extensive reservations for rail-
roads in Mississippi, Alabama, and Missouri.
For the quarter ending 30h September 1852, there were
sod - 243255 acres
Located with bounty. land warrants -1,3s7.llG Z"
Located with other cernhcates l3,oi9
Making a total of 1906 /"
There were reported under swamp-land
grant 2,4s5 ,233 1"
TtHs54
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report OF the Commissioner OF the General
u.+ttM Land once.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26
s,EEiS.,tTIEi: or VIRGINIA.
MlusnAY, MARCH 81, 1852.
HOUSE OE DELEGATES.
q nrnvcr Ills morning.

No prayer Ills morning.
A communication read from the Senate stating the
by that body OF resolution requesting The uous.
Of Delegates ht bill previously pnssed, ro'ting
for tho ray Of the Clerk County OrcanizalItn.
Much discussion enEusd. Messrs ISaSy, PATRICK :nd
RoBiS.ns nf Richmrni opposed the en!in2 back Of tho
hn bill Ind ceae"d TO be one 10 be !c'i7na"6 ~
that naic but no" ia" Mr. CRAIG r"ncur:et III ms
opinion the coud with the same pTopticiy, send
for an act pa esei last year.
Ir JAcKsox or Dodttsc only desired to gr; rid Of tbs
nar he moved TO lay the resolution OF The Senate on
There being icul,y with regard the construction q
the law posed,
directed bring ii supplemental bill providing 70. the pay
Of lie Cicts Of the Committee on County Organization.
HEPIE.s COMMITTEES.
ilv Mr.. Wallace. from The Committee on G,nks-A bill
rs.a fishing independent G,n in the town OF Hampton
in tile county OF Elizabeth City
NJ Rcs..Lt presented the petition OF large number o;
the citizens OF Wheeling assng T." en- act OF Incorporation
COUNTY OFFICERS. ETC.
NJ. WHITE OF Hanover, moYcd - discharge the commit
tee "a county organizaon &c, om the further coGs:i
GRAFTON OF The Senate bill proTdinS for the election o! com
~ officers.
NJ LEAEE oppose. The motion He thought tho election
Of al hsc county oicer. Should the dry
TIT .e 4lso 70! sufficient "1 hsug given To ennc The
p-ore get full e aacst;n both The time AID place a
w! they exercise these acw privileges The ci
DIM N elected.
-: .Gow iiovca 10 ,.k. ,p tic r.rer,.a resolution wi,l
- IT, "n'sasnn Of the jurisdiction q s:-'o Aoss
;;g'a.. K: t@.r!.
he House then resumed the consider. q the bill pre-
riding fo The election o: county officers. The 4h il:;s
day in I,y was Inserted in the blink OF the bI
make this day, the OF which the county officers ere
be elected
On motion Of Mr. WILEY, IN amendment 10 thebili
adopted permitting Co0=tabes 10 exercise The duties o
their Office other districts than those for which they
elected.
Mr. YEhBr moved amend the bill 10 authorize In
elec,io f Commissioners OF Wrecks by the people every
ion: wears instead Of by the Governor present lie
did no, sec Why tho people competent MAKE
good appointments 10 this particular as in any others.
Messls. RGvsz nGd WALLACE oHTnsed The amendment
Tie pcooIe OF Northampton had nothing DO witt
these oiccFs than the people of Richmond sny where
else There duties at s OF local character. Dir
W. was in favor OF increase Of the Executive appoint,
mens in regard many officers who Of local ap
! poinlmenis
Mr. WH.:E Of Hanover opposed the amendment.
| Mr.. ROBERTSON Of NJ supported the amendment.
Mr.. MAPP urged the adoption OF the amendment also hr
OSCAR.
| Mr.. YERBT did propose 10 deain the House. He hat
offered his amendment to carry Democratic principle
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26

into Congress il December s2I The foregoing slip from
,nl Tcfcs thcm ALL except "ke drop Of bood liz This
has bcen ronlfaticet by r. Buchanan himself over and
over again. and when the charge was ads against him. in
Is2a hy Air. COX an Masonic delegate 10 the pennsv
vana Stale Convention it was promptly denounced as
falschood by two distinguished members of ,hcm po.
iIca opponent who had known Mr. Buchanan in Lancas.
m om beor. 1915 to which year the charge refers mil
wears thereafter In addition 10 this utter the CHARGE
Of Nj Coz thirty Of the most respectable citizens of Lam
caster 1rhou distinction Of party in the absence Of NJ
Bchauan md without his knowledge, got up Certificate
of its fnlsiry which has been published and re.publhed-
Mr. Sianly vi North Carolina alluded The subject in de-
bate in January 5il; bur learning tie as!!y Of
charge had tho manness it, few days after
ThrIe never Was more un:ounded falsehood.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26
PSETfCAL,
SNOW DRIFTS

The Heavens put on lowering trown,
The day seemed turning into night;
When thick and fast the fleece came down,
And robed the dreary earth IN white.
Upon the hills and on the pl,in,
And on the bouehs of every tree,
The ermine of the skies is lain,
And gstening far as eye can see.
The ground receives purer ground,
With new made slopes and curves complete;
And here is raised curious mound,
And ti.ero is -wteathed winding sheet.
Is Nature in her sad array,
Whilst moaning winds lit up their volcs1
Bring forth the merry tnkling sleigh,
and let the heart of man rejoice.
There's toll and care enough in lie,
Seek 10 be merry as you go: az,
And with your sweetheart or your ""''
Enjoy the sunshine and tho snow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26
VALUABLE BOOK

We have received from tho publisher J. W. Randolph Of
Ibis city, quarto volume, being Plantation and
Farm Instruction, RsguAton Record Inventory and
Bookfor the use Of managers Of estaes; ALSO for the
bat,e ordering and Of plantation and farm bgs!
ness In every particular 81 Southern Planter This
work strikes being great desdeFatum farmers 1t
is full OF useful information and Is we'll calculated induce
methodical system industry and energy especially vital 10
successful and profitable cultivation of mother Earth Er
cry farme. should have copy of 1t.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26
MARCH.
BY WILLIAM c. BRYASf'

The stormy March is come al last,
with wind and Clouds and changing SKIES
rbosr the rushing of the blast,
That through the snowy valley hiss.
All, passing few are they who speak,,
Wild, stormy month in praise OF tnee;
Yet, though the winds are loud and bleak,
Thou ait welcome month TO me-
For thou, TO northern lands, again
The glad and glorious sun dost bring,
And thou hast loned the gentle train,
And wear'st the gentle name Of Spring.
And in thy reign Of blast and Storm
Smiles many long, bright sunny day,
When the changed winds are soft and warm,
And heaven puts on the blue OF May.
Then sing aloud the gushing rills,
And the full springs from frost SET iree,
That, brightly eaping down the hills,
Are just set out to meet the sea-
The years departing beauty hides,
OF wintry storms the sulen threat
But in thy sternest frown abides
A look OF kindly promise yet.
Thou brine'st the hope Of those calm SKIES
And thai sof, time Of sunny showers,
When The wide bloom, on earth that lies,
Seems OF a brighter world than ours
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26

The Mississippi Senate by vote of II to TO- have ndeh
ney postponed the House resolution proposing TO go Into
the election of o. s. Senator or the term commencing on
the 9TH of March, 1853.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26

RECEIPTS OF COTTON. ,s,
NHw OslEAss MARCH l9.-The Price Current &c a. {.
the receipts of cotton all the Southern ports 10 w
bales ahead Of last year.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26

LOUISIANA WIG STATE CONVENTION.
Baron RouoE, MARCH 23-1ho Convention to-day adopt.
ed resolutions In favor Of the Compromise.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-26

SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE PRESIDENCY.
The Charleston Southern Standard, Tho organ OF the CO.
operation party which recently carried the State OF South
Carolina hss short hut strong article 1.-THE Next Presi-
dcncy in which deprccaes The continued isolation Of the
State. II admits that the of "hc Southern party
very gloomy, and adds
The failure of tho Convention in Alabama 10 manifest and
other States failed only because hoy have not
ven;ucd We do therefore, expect another effort TO raj
ly Scu,ci party present issues All hope OF sue
cessul movement that end is dead in the bosom CT even
the Suiuc Divided councils tie South has done
Its work. AMI must now be content 10 try tho neasure
that is best.
What, ,e is that measu7e2 Simply this we must sup
port as cord ally cam the candidate for the Presidency
who Is rnos favorable interests. There soEe IN
our State vi cpudiae Ibis policy ard desire HAT South
Carolina .tt ILL sand aloof though all Ter Southern sisters
return 10 III, contest ia the old ranks But they who
port this nothing policy destined 10 lind lew 10 keep
company. The body OF the people are resolved 10
unite once more with those Of the other Soutern States
influence In the next Presidential canvass. We CAN no"
once tor NIL the friends of the Constitution and
OUT OF the State that South Carolina will not stand aoo IN
inc approaching She looks with expectation LOT
Inc nomination. by the Democratic party OF candidate VINO
shall De acceptable TO her, such Buchanun Doug
las or Dalas, or any other who upholds tho Constitution
as II Ia advocates an economical government and opposes
that which already presses heavily upon the agrcuu
ra commercial and Southern interests Such man would
unquesionaby receive the support of very large majority
of our people. Despite tho croakings Of the few South
Carolina will her right choose the less Of evils
content no longer be isolated II feeling and in action om
the States that identical with her interest," she will in
the day Of battle be found at their side.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-02-28

LIVE ron Thousands OF
men breathe, move, aud live, pass off the
stage of life, and are heard of no more
Why? They do not a particle of good in
the world; and none are blessed by them.
None can point to them us the instrument of
their redemption; not line they wrote, not
word they spoke, could be recalled; and so
they persisted, their light went out in dark
ness, aud they were not remembered more
than the insects of yesterday. Will you thus
live aud die, q man immortal? Live for
something! Do good, aud leave behind you
n monument of virtue that the storms of life
can never destroy. Write your name by
kindness, love and mercy, OH the hearts Of
with whom you come in contact
year by year, aud you will never be forgot
ten So, your name, your deeds, will be MS
legible on the hearts you leave behind, as the
sturs OH the sky OF evening" Chalmers.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-02-28
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.
81. Valentines Day.

/
The origin of this day, or rather of OBJ
servances by which it is celebrated, is some
what obscure. The antiquares are most
comfortably at odds about il: and we might
quote an hundred pages of conflicting au-
thorties without coming near anything like
a conclusion. During the reign of Claudi-
us the Second, one of those monsters in
human form upon whom the imperial pur-
pie seemed TO rest, rs Eleazer, in Marlowe's
Lusts Dominion, desires villany to sit upon
him the veil and covering of unearthly
crime, Valentine is said to have suffered
mariyrdom at Rome. The date of this
sacrifice is said to have been A. ID. 27l, and
Claudius died at Sirmium in 296, shortly after
defeating the Goths in pitched bnttle, in
which their host amounted to 3200S men.-
lie was more probably one of the victims
of the ninth persecution under Aurelian.-
The era of Valentines death was, also that
of Zeuobias defeat at Edessa, and the de-
struction by the same emperor of her won
deriul capital Of Palmyra. The good bish-
op is moreover alleged to haye been put TO
death upon the 18th of February. On this
day the birds, It is popularity believed, made
choice of their mates for the coming year.
Whether the practice therefore of young
people OH this day choosing their particular
friends, or Valentines, is in honor of the
martyred bishop, or in imitation Of the birds,
is a question so profound, and about which
so much is to be said on both sides. that we
beg leave TO decline deciding it, There is
graceful legend Of the saint martyrdom in
which the birds and the bishop are so close
ly combined tlIa, the festival seems rather
their joint property, than matter Of dis
putc between them. Whilst Valentine was
IN the agonies of martyrdom two doves
lowered restlessly and sadly above the place,
testiiying by their motions the lyelest in
terest in the proceedings and sorrow for
his sufferings, and when at last his exhaust
ed body sunk under the severity of the tor
ture, they lighted on his bosm for Il moment,
kissed his lips with their rose tipped bills,
and side by side scared up with steady and
equal flight until they were lost among the
clouds. Two christian converts who had
followed him to the place Of martyrdom, at
trncted by holy lervor, saw the doves
They immediately said TO each other these
were angels of Gods mercy sent 10 bear
away the soul of his saint to eternal hap
piness. Aud looking in each others eyes
the same thought came to cach of them as
II by inspiration. Let MS initiate the mes
sengers Of heaven, aud henceforth be nn-
gels of mercy to all who suffer And Lea
and Enllianus went AWAY to the cataconlbs !
aud were there joined by one of the perse-
cuted IN Christian marriage, and went about |
ever doing good until death put an end to |
heir laborcrs. This fact or legend gained |
'apid currency among the early Christians, |
md Valentines day was established us a |
east of love. Modern times hive deseca,ed |
he festival, and Valentines day is now ccle-
'ra'ed with nothing but bad pictures and
worse poetry.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-02-28
SCIENTIFIC.

THE subscriber is induced to offer, for the
benefit of those not prepared to commence stu
dy at the usual time-frst Monday Of October
and who arc desirous of availing themselves
of his facilities, for acquiring knowledge; A
second term, opening the second Monday OF
December And can assure those who may
como, that they shall have equal opportunities
with those now here, and that the two classes
shall not conflict with each other, but on the
contrary, may be of mutual benefit
Among the means at command for demon
stration, may be found fine French O5stetri-
cal Manikin, skeletons, wet and dried prcpara-
tions, life sized, and hundreds of other anatomi-
cal plates, collection of most approved color
cd plates for illustrating Medical Botany and
Pathology, besides a well selected modern Ii
brary, containing works on all the various
branches, affording an opportunity of no orli-
nary character to Ladies and Gentlemen, for
speedily and thoroughly acquiring knowledge
of Anatomy and Physiology, or the science Of
Medicine. The design is, as it has been horoto.
fore, to give as far possible practical iustra.
tions.
Those intending to study Medicine would 60
well to commence at their earliest convenience
X. G.. THOMAS.
MAJ zorro, Oct. 10th, 1851.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-02-28
An African ROseius.

There is at this time, on the English stage,
one Ira Aldridge, who is called tile African
Roscius. His grandfather was an African
prince Of the Polish tribe. In a war which
occurred with rival tribe, lie was yanuuisL-
ell.
Ills only son came to the United States nj
the age of nine years, with an American
missionary. Here lie was educated ms n
minister OF the gospel, preached for many
years, and then returned to Africa, determin-
ing to propagate the Christian religion
among the negroes. lie took with him his
wife, young American colored woman. A
war ensued in Africa, and the preachers adj
herents were defeated. He was forced 10
live in concealment some time during which
Ira Aldrldge was born. AT last the fugitive
again found means TO return to the United
States. The father died at New York in
1910, being, nt his death, the officiating min
lister to one of African religious congregn-
tions. Ira, the son, having once visited tIle
gallery of theatre in New York became
sage-sruck. lie joined company of col
ored amateurs, and performed the mart of
Rolla, in "Pzarro," with great success. lie
was afterwards sent to Schenectady College.
New York, the intention being to make him
a preacher. But the theatre was his ms.
sion, aud knowing that there was no ounor-
iunly for him TO distinguish himself in this
country, he went to England, and anpeared
in 1896 ut the Royal Theatre, London. as
Othello. Subsequently, he performed in
London, nt Sadler's Wells, the Cobourr. the
Surrey, and ut Covent Garden. Ills princi-
pal characters are Zanga, Olhelo Rolia, Or
onooko, Gambia, Zarambo, Alhabra, Mum
go, aud other parts suited to his color. The
Dramatic Magazine, speaking of him, saws
AS both tragic and comic actor. Mr..
Aldridge's talents arc undeniable. He pos
sesses every mental and physical reouisite
for both walks of the profession. In irnge-
d!y he has solemn intensity of style, burst
ing occasionally into blaze of fierce inyec-
tive or passionate defamation. While the
dark shades of his face become sombro in
Their thoughtful aspect, night like gloom is
spread over his countenunce, with an ex-
preston more terrible than paler lineoments
can readily assume. In farce he is exceed
lngly amusing, the ebony becomes polisbed.
the coal emils sparks. His face is the faith
ful index Of his mind and as there is not n
darker lrown than his, there is not broader
grin The ecstacy of his long shrilI note
"Possum up gum tree" can only be eoual-
led by the agony Of his cry of despair over
the dead body Of Desdemona."- -PGiIa,JeIDhia
Sunday Dispatch.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1852-02-28
More About Quitting.

Mr.. Editor; We have taken up the pen som c
ten or dozen times lately, to write an Advcr-
tlscment, and as often have We committed the
scroll to the fire, under this impression, to wit
That the whole truth was not revealed accord
ing to our design.
We have now abondorci the idea Of writing
anything, but arc going to sticl, to tho " Dig
gings awhile yet, with tho feeling that the pa
irons OF our old ship will stay with u.s. as We arc
determined to please. Our Now Engine cna-
blcs us to do work twice Gs fas; as formery
consequently we can do CT Crisis Of 10 and 20
bushels while the horses bait, and have lots OF
room for new customers.
cV'Stcam MILL one. K ,,::hof mile West of
Salem. Il. X. SMITH.
August30th, 1851.