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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-26

yY The Boston Courier says thar an unmis.
taxable indication Of the prosperity Of Harvard Con.
Is contained ia the catalogue Of the present. year.
the notice Of the establishment az Harvard OF W.
Scholarships The first Scholarship ever Instructor y
Harvard College went into operation tais ls.t yen.
The proceeds Of this Scholarship arc syen 70 lno.
studcIts who Rave deserved aid by their circumstances
and by dfins u.shed scholarship. The pr sent inean
bent The peifon having the honor and prot o. egoyns
the frft Scholarship established a, I'M. instta
IL. we notice SyLyEsrER WArERHovsE OF ba'fi's'''
NH -, h..
The second called the Kirkland scholarship out ~
not yet gone into operation. These scholarsnp -
sti,utc new feature in the College HeTc,oiore -
been inferior 10 Yale In this respect Previously
aided ,fudents needing lie assistance ch'eny ny s1AA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-26
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 100.

thorn and shes,nat trees in blossom we reohed tae
little village Of orta Koi and enoHnped ira grove "
pesr trees.
Starting yesterday The first rays stck inc mean o.
Olympus ve followed the course Of stream INTO me
rich plain ,elow. The peasants &; work men ana
women, cutting the grain with rude scythes oindnsN
into shGves and stacking il in the helds. As we RODE
over iie plain, the boys came running out TO US win
hanculs of grsn salung from siar bidding "a wei
ccJie pilgrims, wishing as many years oil pros
piy there were kernels their heaye and kissing
&c hands that gave them the harves,tol The whole
sndscspe had an air of plenty peace and eontennent
In three hours reached the little town OF Anel-
hi6l and turned westward over the low hills dividing
the plain from tia, Of Brousa. A heavy cloud which
had arisen from the Sea Of Marora, al Ak-su,
and obliged Us 10 halt some time under tree. The
view from the last hight overlooking the plain OF Brousa
was the crown Of al that we had yet This superb
plain or valley thirty miles long by FIVE in breadth,
spread away TO the westward between the mighty
Of OLYMPUS on the che side and range Of lofty
mountains On the other the sides Of which presented
n charming mixture Of forest and cultivated land.
Olympus covered with woods Of beech and oak, tow
cred 10 the clouds that concealed his snowy head and
far in advance under the last cape he threw out toward
the sea the hundred uinaTet Of Brousa stretched in
white and ettering line No words can describe the
beauty Of the valley the blending Of the richest cnVa
tion with the widest natural Insurance Here were
scrlens and orchards there groves OF superb ches'
nut trees in blossom here fields OF golden gram or
green pastureland there Arcadan tickets oyergrown
with cematis and wild rose here lofty popars grow
ing beside the streams there spry Expresses LOOKING
down nom the SLOPES and all blended in one whole
so rich so grand so gorgeous that scarcely breathed
when il hrst BURT upon
We rode along the base Of Olympus, grandesto OF Aan
mountains ard before night reached Brousa B. T.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-26

thasn, Ioared an Invisible torrent, The pines were
even gIander than those in the wOods OF Phryia In
many places they the primeva forests Of Olympus
and the Hamadryads yet frightened from their
LauLts Higher up we came to q guardhouse, on lit
lie cleared space surrounded by beech forests. Ii
rough stone hui, with white flag planted on pole
before il, and miniature waterwheel running nina
ture saw at most destructive rate, beside the door
Continuing our way, entered on a gion such as
had 10 idea could be found in asia. The mountains
trc tie bottoms Of tie gorges TO their topmast sum
mits were covered with the most superb forests of
beech | ever sdw-masscs Of inpenetrable foliage Of
the brilliant green, touched here and there by the
darker top Of pine Our road was through deep,
dalk shadc and on either side, up and down we saw
bu. cool shndowy solitude, sprinkled with dots Of
emerald light and redolcnt wits the odor Of damp
earth mo.s and dead leaves. II forest the coun.
teIart OF which could only be found in America-such
pIimeyal magnitude Of growth, such wild Insurance
such CONF lete ,oltude and silence. There On the
n g. Vi the My.ian Olympus sacred to the bright
cods OF GIecion song found tie inspiration of our
darker aid colder cline and age 90 gloriosi spiru
d eli boschi"
By and bye, patches Of blue shone between the
b, ushs before H. sign that the summit was near
END before o'clock we stood upon the narrow RIDGE
Il III iEg tie crest Of the mountain. Here although we
were between i've and Xxx thousand feet above the sea
tic vocds Of beech hundred feet in higbt and
shut cut al view. On the northern side the fore.
scenery Is even grandcr than on the southern. The
becchcs magnificent trees straigh, a. an arrow and
orn lOo $50 ee in hight. Only now AMI then coald
We get sny view OF beyond the shadow depths sink
ng below u, ard then il ony to sec similar noun
tam rsuees buried in ioiage and rolling far behind
each o,Lcr Into the distance. Twice in the Ieu,b NJ
tie gorge we Jaw saw-ml, turned by the snow-cold
torrents. lies Of pine and beechen boards wers
htared around them. and the sawyers were bu.v plv
1g their lonely business. The axe Of the wool,nen
echood but rarely through the gu though many lar,e
tree lay ieed by the roadside. After four hour. of
stoedy descent during the last hour CT which we a.,
into oIest entirely Of oaks we reached tae Grt tor
race a; the Lsseo the mountnin. We hal DO sooper
entered the eopsewOod which followed than The blue
bulk Of Olympus suddenly appeared in the west. tow
ering high over the forests. Through lance of hav
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
Affairs In Georgetown.

GEoRGETowN, March 29-l2 m.
Mr.. John L. Carter one of our leading dry
goods merchants, has purchased the beautiful
corner lot opposite the mansion Of Judge Dunlop,
for $500, where he intends erecting for himself q
handsome private dwelling. | also understand
that Mr.. \. II. Dodge and John Dickson, two of
our principal Water-street merchants, contem-
plate erecting, during the summer, near the
Heights, two or more large private dwellings.
Sales Of several thousand bbls. of -four have
been made since our report Of Saturday at 81.
No change in the grain market.
canal TRADE. - Arrived = Boats A. Cary,
Minor Massasoit, Star, Pennsylvania, Ann Car
cline, j. B. Stone, Annawand James Terrill, c.
B. Prisdalc, and VIM. b. Clarke, Cumberland,
coal ii. Smith, 81 miles, offal &c; J. A. Ma
gruder, 1O7 miles, offal and -four; Phineas Janney,
u miles, eggs, &C.. NJ. Smith, l07 miles, flour,
&c; d, and IL. Claggctt 81 miles, flour; j. z.
Smart, 81 miles, offal, SC; W. c. Johnson, 45
miles, 1900 bushel ofial, and -four.
Dcpartcd-Boats Gen. Cass W. Jackson, Rein
deer, L. W Durham, Helen Bruce, John Lambic,
A. Letter, W. II. Harrison, Emma Frances, II.
G. Phelps, Union, II. Il. Loomis, Charles Perry,
T. W Gale, VI Star, Ida $. Perry, J. T. Wheat
lev. Baltic, Il. Franklin Thos. Jefferson, VIM.
Albert. Elizabeth, Caroline, Star, Caroline, of
23-milc post Isaac long, A. 5 Gordon, j Z. Gar
rott, Aduluntada and j. Hetzcr.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
New Paper-Hanging and Uphol-
stery Store,

11M ST., one door north Of PennsyIVania aocnuc.
u ODER BRO. respectfully inform the citizens of Wash
III ingon and vicinity that they have just opened with
of the best collections of APPROPRIATENESS to be
found in the city, among which fine French Embossed
Gilt and Panel Papers, for Parlors Halls, with very
superior assortment of the best manufactured Satin and
Unglazed Papers to be found in the United States suitable
for Parors, Halls Dnngroon and Chambers and adapted
to all tastes and unsurpassed for richness and economy
Landscape views for Halls and Public Houses &C. Fire
board Prints and Paper Curtains in great variety.
Also on hand superior lot of UPHOLSTERY Goods such
Damass, Morecns of all colors Cords and Tascls,
great variety, and Blind Trimmings large assortment
Of Brass Cornces Curtain Bands Ornaments and Curtain
Fixtures Transparent WindowShadcs splendid assert
ment Green and fancy Reed Blinds Feather Beds Hair
and Shuck Mattresses Venetian Blinds made to order
Mattings put down neatly Carpets cut made and put
down. warranted to m Uphosterng particularly attended
to.
Purchasers will find greatly to their advantage to give
call before purchasing all our Goods entirely
new, and determined to sell small profits, to in
quick Gales. RODlER BRO.
superior assortment Of the above Goods may also be
found at their Establishment in Georgetown
mar 23-tf Int a. Union cow, and Sat. News 1t
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
The Boston Bank Def.Io.tion.

We learn from Boston paper that Charles IL.
Brewer, receiving teller Of the Suffolk Bank alb
sented himself on Tuesday, upon the plea Of in
and another person was put in his
place 1t was subsequently asccrtained that he
went to New York, and engaged passage in the
steamer Asia for Liverpool, but was arrested on
board the steamer, and brought back to Boston
in custody of the sheriff Of New London county,
Ct At the time Of his arrest he had about six
thousand dollars upon him. Brewer was admit
ted to bail in the sum Of 5000, Thursday even
ing, to answer a charge Of stealing five thousand
dollars in gold, preferred by the Suffolk Bank.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
FARM NEAR WASHINGTON FOR SALE.

TIME subscriber offers for sale his Farm, situated
i about five miles from Washington ID. c., in Prince
Georges county, Md. 1t contains 1881 acres, more
than 80 of which is fine auvial meadow, producing
ton and half of hay to the acre, but which UNI
der improved cultivation would produce at least two
tons. Hay sells in tho Washington market at from
SID to $40 per ton About four of the place is
marsh, covered with several feet in thickness of
black earth tho result of docayed vegetation which,
properly compostcd, is a source from which the up
land may be enriched at reasonable cost. About
90 acres of the farm is woodand-growth principally
oak and chestnut. The land, except the meadow, is
unduatng and affords many beautiful sites for build
ing There are many springs of excellent water on
the place, and it is noted for its healthfuness The
soil OF the greater part Of the upland is sandy loam
underaid by cay-in some places, clay predomina-
ting About rs could be divided into small gar
dcning farms giving nearly equal quantity of wood
and arabic land to each There is an orchard of $50
peach trees and go apple trees on the place all bear
ing; also, about two hundred apple trees, ready for
grating 1t is well fenced. The buildings aro-a log
house of four rooms with frame addition of three
rooms meat-housc of sun-dried brick, log kitchen
separate from the dwelling, Courthouse stable,
riagc-house, &c. There is stream of water running
through the place. with sufficient water and fall for
small mill. Price, $40 per acre. Terns--one-thrd
cash long credit for the residue if desired or it
would be exchanged for real estate in tho city OF
Washington. MARTIN BUELL., I.
AT Buell. q Banchard's Printing Office,
March 4. Sixth street, south Of Penn.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
Escape OF n Convict.

IHILADELPHIA, March %.
The convict known as DR.. Adams escaped
last night from the county prison, breaking away
the window of his cell and forcing himself through
an aperture of six inches; first stripping himself
of all his clothing, which he left behind. He
scaled the wall with a rope-ladder which he had
made Of cotton filing used in weaving, at which
he was employed.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
LOOK HERE! LOOK HERE!

person persons in want of very cheap Sofas
Chairs, Bureaus Tables Wardrobes, Bedsteads auy
other kind of Furniture, they would do well by calling
the Furniture Store the of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue, (up stars j. Wimsats Grocery
Store where be found large assortment of Furniture
which will be disposed of the most reasonable terms
Call and for yourselves great bargains may be had
J. S. EWELL Il co.
BWe prepared to make to order every variety Of
Cabinet and Chair work. also the repairing of furniture
repantng and recaniug old chairs. Also the Undertaking
business promptly attended to,
mar l9-3m j. s. II. & Co.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
A CARD.

NHE SUBSCRIBER bcgs leave to return his thanks to
his friends for the very liberal support they have
given him, and respectfully soics continuance Of the
lie be found Mt all times at his old stand
street. between It'll and Sh streets where his expenses
small, and afford him opportunity TO sell ON moderate
terms TO his customers.
lie has just received fine assortment of spring goods
which will be made up in the best Misunderstanding OF
Cloths fancy Cassmeres and Vestngs of Silk white Mar
selles and fancy qualities beautiful articles Also white
Drillings Shirts Collars Craya Stocks Suspenders &c
Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
mar l3-tr L. 7. MUDD.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
SPRING GOODS! SPRING GOODS

Nj RS. H. M0FFBTT has just received few spring and
wi summer Straw Bonnets. Also assortment Of
Bingham Sun Bonnets OF her make; assortment Of
Insdekerchie Undersceves Collars, and Pockethandkcr
chiefs.
Spring Bonnets made to order Fancy French Lace and
Noapotan Bonncts altered and done up in superior
Mrs NJ. is confident from her long experience in Straw
Work. that satisfaction be given to those cntrusng
fine BOnnets In her care. mar 13--tf
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

/ OsT-On the Avenue yesterday--a LETTER ENVE-
~ LQPE containing five tendolar bills Of the bank of
Seldom Withers Co., and draft for fifty dollars Corco
ran Riggs The finder will be literally rewarded eay
ing 10 ut this Office b-tf
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

The Washington National Monument Society
want more money for that work. Each course,
two feet in height, costs 81, O00-two courses can
be laid per month-but the contributions are only
$4,000 monthly. The Society which makes the
appeal says that three cents from each white in
habitant Of the United States would be sufficient to
complete the monument in few years.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
WRITTEN VISITING CARDS |!

IhE VISITING CARDS written by the subscriber bear
20 close resemblance to ENGRAVING, that many persons
pronounce SUCH until the contrary shown by the closest
examination Call and examine his specimens
Manuscripts, Deeds, other instruments OF Writing
copied IN the most satisfactory manner at reasonable prices
Orders for Cards left during the day will be ready for
delivery by 10 o'clock the following morning.
WIN. A. RICHARDSON,
Penna. ay. bet " and 9th sts,
mar Sim same floor with Whitehurst's Gallery.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
TO CARD ENGRAVRRsl

1INE Satin Surface, French Enameled and extra super
double Enamelled French CARDS Of every variety,
and low by the subscriber at Mrs CoIsoSs Fancy
store sixth street. doors from Of Louisiana
feb 7-tr JAMES Winner.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
LADIES, aAITER LACES

LADIES CATER LACES
UST RECEIVED this day, large assortment of black
and coored Cater Laces Also additional supply Of
Gentlemens Opera Boots and Congress Caters
Ladies' white and black Satin Slippers and Cater Boots
Misses and Childrens Fancy Boots
Boys and Youths Congress Caters and Kossuth Ties.
All of which will be sold at the lowest possible price the
sane can be bought for in the city
FJ' Call and examine for yourselves, at
T. b. GRIFFIN'S,
Pcnna. avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets
mar i-tr next door to w. Harper Co.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
PARAsOLs AND UMBRELLAS,

PARASULS AND UmbhELLho'
WE have now the largest stock OF Parasos and
wv Umbrellas TO be found this side OF New YORK, TO
which invite the particular attention OF ladies'
rs Embroidered and Lined Parasols, all colorS
rs Plain and Embroidered, without lining. .
100 Parasols embracing everything new and desirable IN
that line.
1875 Umbrellas all styles and prices from 81 cents up
Our stock worthy the attention of buyers and call Is
earnestly solicited Call and examine for yourselves at
YERBY MILLERS,
Between 18th and Sth streets.
mar 26-1m Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

NOR RENT--A handsome new three story Brick
IL House, 18th street. Qsland,) containing eleven
rooms and large hail. Rent, $3O0 and possession given
In few days.
mar Off JOHN L. SMITH
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
Office of the General Insurance
Agency.

Located on Seventh street. Jct1ceeen II and f. nearly
opposite df-Fellows Hall,
yTIIERE Policies will he granted Life, Health, Fire.
w and Marine Risks, in the following companies, viz:
AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
New HAVEN CONNECTICUT Capital over 100000 Rates
Of premium reduced % per cent Payable in cash annually
semiannualy and quarterly. Lives Of slaves insured at
the rate Others BENJAMIN SILMAN, President
BENJAMIN MOVES Secretary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
pANY, OF GRANVILLE, NEW YoRK-tbe largest and safest
mutual insurance company in the world Capital S9360S6
and $4,000 members designed for farm property and
detached dwelling houses which will be insured at
seventh Of the usually charged by stock companies
IS CowEN, President; A. BISHOP, Secretary.
COLUMBIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, or AMSTERDAM,
NEW YORK Capital Sl2j0O0 besides large surplus cash
fund Policies issued Fire, Marine, and Inland navga
ton and transportation risks the usual rates of other
responsible companies. L. G. GARDINER, President; ALDEN
I. MALLERY, Secretary.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, OF Fort PLAIN, New
YORK Capital Sl3O0O, besid large surplus cash fund
lnsurcs under the system the stock mutual plan
PETER J. WAGNER President; JOSIAH Cook, Secretary.
s5 Since the above agencies have been established
have insured S40OO0OO OF property, and paid eight
Losses to the full satisfaction Of the claimants in current
funds Gentlemen having property uninsured are respect
fully invited to call at this office whore ample references
and full explanations will be checrfully given.
Agencies granted by JAMES ]. CLOSE,
General Agent for the States Of Virginia and
0-llm Maryland, and Dist Of Columbia.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
NOTICE.

IIlINh HU.IU.
INE subscribers to the Washington and Rockville Rams
L Road Company hereby notified that the first Ia.
stament Of five dollars per share will be payable At the
Banking Of Chubb, Brothers. on Monday 5th oil Ar
next BENZ, DbBE IAl bOf,
mar I5-3tnwt5thAp President.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
THE Genuine Faber's P0Iyg
IInIE METEOROLOGICAL CAnINET con-

fTHE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CABINET con-
tains Busts and Casts from the heads of the dis
tinguishcd that lived also Skulls both human
and ana from all quarters OF The globe including Pirates
Robbers Murdercs and Thieves also Paintings
and Drawings of celebrated individuals living and dead
and is always open free 10 ysers.
PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, with written and
verbal descriptions Of character given when desired ncud
ing directions to the most suitable occupations the selec
ton of partners in business congenal companions for life
otc ETC. all of which will be found highly useful and
cccdingly interesting.
aB- OUR ROOMS are in Clinton Hail. 3l Nassau street,
New York, and l42 Washington street, Boston.
feb 26-d6m FOWLERS WELLS.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

Ray Let it be remembered that Dr. Dewey
course of twelve lectures will be commenced on
Thursday evening Of this week.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
iSLronner-lSLilL STRONGER I


Can any unprecedented mind in the world ask stronger tes
tmony convincing proofof the great restorative and
curative powers of amptons Vegetable Tincture than
belowp The writer Of most highly esteemed
citizens, of integrity, and, 1t is extensively known,
for long time suffering under diseases his altered
appearance now subject Of remark and gives additional
testimony and weight TO the certificate below He Is also
the son the old Doctor Dunan whose great skill ply
city:
BALTIMORE, Feb Q, 1852.
Messrs Mortimer d NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IL Is with real
pleasure able attest to the general healing and
curative powers of DR. Iamptons Vegetable Tncture Some
time during last November taken with bad and
serious cough advised TO take Cod Liver OIL and did
So but getting better induced to try your Tine
ture got bottle, and, before had used IT. all my
cough left Permit also to state, that for the last
fifteen years have suffered very much from acute Rhcund
and Vertigo, combining me, at times, to my bed am
fully convinced that my present good health to the
Of the Tincttrc, and kind Providence.
You are my friends, at liberty to this as you may
think proper and believe yours, very respectfully,
G.. DUNAN.
NB--I can be seen any time at the Mayors Office G. D.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
GOODS.

DOMESTIC GOODS.
600 PIECES Bcached Long Cloths embracing all the
.)NJO best makers
30 pieces Bleached Sheetings, all widths
600 do Prints, all styles and prices
20 bales various styles Brown Goods very low by the piece
80 pieces Party Plaid Cotton
The above will be sold very low and persons buying to
sell again will find 1t to their advantage TO give us call
VERY MILLER,
Between 18th and Sth streets,
mar 26--1m Opposite Centre Market.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
Steamboat Disaster.

MEMPHIS, March 27.
The steamer Pocahontas yesterday collapsed
both tiues of her middle boiler, scalding Is, and
killing persons. The sufferers are all from the
Western States
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
SMITHSONIAN LECTURFS

DROFESSOR LOUIS AGAsSIX of Cambridge, Massa
Chusctts, will deliver of six lectures the
evenings of Monday Wednesday, and Friday Of each week
Suhjcct-The foundation Of symmetry III the animal king
dom" The first lecture will take place Monday evening
I'D instant Mt VI o'clock.
Dr. Gould has proposed to postpone the remainder Of hi
Of lectures until that of Prof Agassz is concluded
mar 22-d2W
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29
A CLOUD OF WITNESSES.

We have certificates from Captain Canot, brother to the
eminent physician TO Louis Napoleon, President of the
French republic who cured of rheumatism Of seven
years standing from Robt Gaut do Of years
from Mr.. Oldham, Baltimore Customhouse, of dread
full ofdyspepsa from Jno Luke ofa of dys
pepsia and general debility and from j. X. Sapcton
esq, of Baltimore, with hundreds of others
a5- HAMPT0NS TINCTURE Is the great purifier Of the
blood-w cure Scrofula rheumatism Colds, Cough Liver
Complaint Diseases of the Throat and Breast certain
relief In all nervous complaints.
We ask the afflicted TO call those having this wonderful
article for sale and get pamphlets, gratis.
MORTIMER & M0WBRAY,
General Agents, Baltimore st.
Also for sale by G. Stott Co.. Washington, ID. @.
Joseph MofIett, 9TH st., near Il.
ID. b. Clarke, cor Md. av. A 18th st
II. S. L. Cissell, Georgetown.
@. O. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
r2s-trl And by Druggists generally, everywhere.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

In conformity with usage Of the other papers Of
this CITY, will charge for notices OF Deaths mar
riages religious meetings, when they do not exceed
twelve lines
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

Aa~ C0nmunica tiOns, advertisements,
and orders Of all kinds intended for this paper may left
before IL O'Clock at either of the following places:
Once OF Publication, Pennsylyania avenue between Az
and 9th streets.
]. L. Smiths Law Office, sth street. near the market
house.
D. B. carkes apothecary store, Maryland avenue and
18th street. Island.
Craven Ashfords Police office, 7th street, Island
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-29

As-y b. PALMER, the American Newspaper Agent is
authorized TO make collections for in tho cities OF Boston,
New York, and Philadelphia and is duly empowered 10 take
advertisements subscriptions at the rates required by
His receipts will be regarded payments Ills offices
Boston, Congress street; New York. Tribune build
ing; philadelphia northwest Third Chestnut
streets