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Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-16


Of the 2sth of November last, published at San
Francisco, we learn that the Rev. Tyler
Thatcher, during his voyoge to his adopted
State, California, discovered simple method
of determining the latitude and longitude by
means of single observation of any heavenly
body either on the meridian or at any angle
with the meridian, at any hour of the day OF
night; and method entirely independent OF
the chronometer. The editor of the Pacific
states that Mr.. Thatcher has explained the
process, and exhibited concise and luminous
demonstration of its correctness. He employs
the same observation to fix the latitude and
longitude. The editor of the Pacific adds
"The method by which this is done is partly
geometrical, and partly arithmetical, but as
plain and certain as any demonstration in Eu-
clid's Elements, or any sum in the Rule Of
Three.
ave have seen certificates from the master
and first mate of the ship Capitol, which show
that the discovery was made and tested by
MIR Thatcher during his late voyage to this his
adopted State.
1--WE are happy to know that MIR. Thatcher
is now preparing for the press work which
will contain his discovery, so important to navi-
gators, and in fact to the whole commercial
world. We feel State pride in this announce
ment, and hope that he will be able to make
such arrangements with our printers as to war
rant him in having the work printed here, that
as Californians we may secure for ourselves
not only the honor of the discovery made by
one of our citizens, but also the credit of its
first publication"
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-16
CENTRAL ACADEMy

Corner of n and Tenth streets, lold Medical COT
lege, second story.
Rev. JAS. NOURSE, A. NJ, p,o;no,s
2 JOS. HARVEY N0URSE,
JAS c. DELLETT, Assistant.
r. RAoUIT (of Paris Professor of Modern Languages.
Zach quarter is twelve weeks, commencing several,
September /, November "a, February 15, and Mayo.
ian 9-f I.#
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CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COM
MERCIAL INSTITUTE,

Under the care of ReU. Alfred Hotmedd, hector,
and Mr.. Charles Tucker, A. M.
yJNHE DUTIES of this Institution viii be resumed on
the 18th Of August in the lower Saloon Of Mr. Ca
rusi's building.
In English, Mathematics, Greek, Latin, and French
the course will be full and thorough. Pupils fitted for
the Oountingroom or College.
The experience Of fifteen years In the management oil
bows induces the confident belief that the satisfaction
pressed by their former patrons both In Mary
land and Virginia. will be shared by those who may be
pleased to entrust the education OF their sons TO their
care . -
For terms and further information apply to the Rector
the Rev. Alfred Holmead at his residence on between
n and streets [jy 29-dn
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-16
From the Christian statesman,l
WASHINGTON CITY LIBRARY

The want OF well-selected and amnla IL
brary, accessible to the great body of our in
telligent citizens, is most deeply felt; and that
measures have not long since been adopted to
found and endow such library has caused to
many thoughtful minds surprise and regret.
Some of our best and most public-spirited cti-
zens many years ago, impressed with the i'm
portance Of public library, associated with
the view OF commencing the work of obtaining
books, and the present small but valuable col
lection called the Washington City Library is
the result. The directors Of this library have
proceeded with little encouragement, but have
been able by much careful management of
their small means to purchase the building on
Eleventh street, opposite Carusi's Saloon, and
occasionally to add few volumes to their col
lection. Little has been accomplished, COM
pared to the extent of plan which all who re-
gard the character of this city and the intel
lectual necessities of our people must desire to
see fully adopted and promptly executed.
Neither the Library of Congress (alas, that so
many of its valuable works are destroyed nor
that of the Smithsonian Institution can in any
considerable degree meet the wants and wishes
of our citizens, since the liberty of taking
books from these libraries is exceedingly re-
stricted, and the advantage of examining
such books in the quiet Of home is by far the
greatest which is secured to those who enjoy
rights in connection with library associations
Literary men may, we know, derive great
benefit from such opportunities of access to
rare books and manuscripts as are granted in
the Library of Congress, and still more in the
British Museum, and which we presume will be
afforded in the Smithsonian Institution But
the families Of this city need large and select
library, from which, on certain conditions they
may take, for reasonable time, the best works
on all the various branches of letters and sci
ence, and which should command all important
books as they come forth from the press and
where may be read at all proper hours the most
valuable reviews, domestic and foreign and
other periodical journals.
We trust that our citizens will make an ear
nest and immediate movement for this great
object. Let the city of Washington remain
no longer without a select and valuable library.
Let the directors of the present library invite
their felow-citizens of every name to come for
ward and make their institution what its
founders intended it should be, and what the
people of this city will rejoice to behold-what
they will forever acknowledge as their treasure
and their pride. If it be true that this city is
not, considering the extent of its population,
behind any other, in manners, science, and gen.
eral intelligence, if we have residing amongst
us many who are eminent in letters and phi
losophy, let us establish, without hesitation OF
delay library worthy of its great name, and
of the metropolis Of this Union. ,....
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-16
EDUCATIONAL.

EDUCATIONAL.
THE UNION ACADEMY;
Corner of 18th street and NeU Yorls Avenue
z. RICHARDS, Principal.
II. CHASE, As,st.,+.
Ii. w. MCNEIL, AsS'Se1-
A. O. RICHARDS Teacher of the Primary Department.
A. ZAPPoNE, Professor of Modern Languages.
II. GIBSON Teacher of Drawing and Painting.
HI- Circulars be obtained Of the Principal or at
r. Farnham's Bookstore. NOV 26-du
RITTENHOUSE ACADEMY,
Corner of Third street and Indiana Avenue.
O. G. WIGHT, Principal.
AZ 4 z. eAG9TRnhs' sAeSEHi Assistants.
VIM. I. EVA, Teacher Of the Primary Department.
D. L. GROUX, Teacher of Modern Languages.
r. GIBSON, Teacher Of Drawing.
EI For Circulars apply to the Principal, or at the
bookstore of VIM M. Morrison. Inov 81 diff
Daily American telegraph., 1852-01-16
To the Friends of Temperate

To the Friends Of Temperance!
A MEXICAN Temperance Spelling Book.
N Deacon Gies's Distllery.
Temperance Anecdotes-illustrated
waahingtonian, and recent Temperance Song Books.
Temperance Tracts, from the New York organ
For sale by A. GRAY,
dec 12--eo 7th st., opp. 0ddFeows HALL
CT. vINCENT's MANUAL, In m.Rnif-
- cent bindings varying In price from so cents to s1
Also dozen other varieties Of approved Catholic Prayer
Books For sale by A. GRAY,
dec 15--eo 7th st., opp. 0dd-Fellows Hall.
Magnificent Family Bibles
on COPIES Family Bibles just received = elegantly
~ bound and beautifully illustrated I
A. GRAY,
dec leo 7th st., opp. oddFellows Hail.
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The Scott movement In Tennessce-M essrs
Gentry and Williams.

We find the following article in the Home Press, !,
Scott wing paper published at Franklin. Tennessee--h,
residence OF Hon. Meredith p. Gentry The Home Pres
is constrained TO admit tina, the bold and iodepepden
stand taken by Mr. Gentry in regard 10 General SCOT
will have powerful effect In Tennessee For ourselves
we deem il certain enough that The opposition OF Mes'
Gentry and Williams is enough Of itself to decide The
question in Tennessee But in alciton to this we have
the most diree, and reliable Information from Nashville
and from other paris Of the State. thai ut leading and
influential wings utterly refuse TO support Gen. Scott 0n
OF the best informed and most experienced politician,
Tennessee, in view OF these facts Tennessee dov
for Pierce and King by at least fen fhovsand majority
The Home Press says;
"Ma Gssrsy'. CsRp-It will b. secn by the spbiolu,
card which clip from tho National InteIi gencer Of
9th inst, that Hon. M. p. Gently, member Il Congrs
from this congressional district deems TO be his duty
withhold his support from General so7u a andidsf
for the presidency The reasons which ave induce
him to take this course VIII probably be mads knosi
In some form hereafter We upa that any csps
should sbave arisen produce this separation Of o'
distinguished representative from the great body .
the parry with which he has been 90 homo sbly cor
nec,ed for years. and for wi ich he has perords
such brilliant and distinguished services In by gone day.
At the time csndor compels admit that th ds
term nation on the part OF Colonel Gently canno, fall
have lts effect upon the body Of people where he hs
navy personal and political friends All satisfied
that he from high Of public duty, and e'Ps
for himself and admiration for the high patriotic position
which he has always occupied have created painful am
eiy in the public mind here know fully the motives %
influence his course.
Il, viii be that Mr.. Williams. OF this State, Occr
pics the same position
"WAsHrNeroS, July 8. 1851
For reasons, to some ex,entindicsied in speeches 100
addresses heretofore made by the undersigned, they dee
to De their duty 70 withhold their support ffom Genen
Scott candidate for the presidency II IL should sees
TO be necessary, viii hereafter, In some form, srho
more fully to our constituents the facts and reasons wh
have brought ms TO this detsrmin nation.
IN r. GENTRY, Tennessee,
&C. III. WILLIAMS, Tennessee
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS
FOR President,
FRANKLIN PIERCE,
or NEW HAMPSHIRE.
ron VICE President,
WILLIAM r. KING,
OF ALABAMA.

aid moi sit To- dav.

The Senate did not sit to-day.
HousE OF REPREsENTATyEs-Messrs Fowler and
Duncan each essayed to introduce bills to modify the
tariff; but leave granted to neither. The House
then refused lay the table the pending motion 10
reconsider the by which they had On the day before
laid on the table the Michigan, Oakland. and Ottawa
railroad bill the further consideration OF which was
postponed until Wednesday next. Ga motion Of Mr..
Olds. the consideration Of the bill declaring the Wheel
ing bridge to be lawful structure was postponed until
week from Wednesday next. Mr.. Clark next made
two reports from the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads and the first (the bill for the relief Of the
Southe IN Michigan Railroad Company was referred to
the Committee of the Whole House Pealng the consd-
Grafton OF The other the bill for the relief OF Cornelius
Bogert the morning hour expired The bill 10 provide
for the protection othe frontiers Of New Mexico Texas,
and California taken up, motion Of Mr.. Bissell,
and after beinconsided at length referred TO the
Committee on Military Affairs The House then went
into Committee of the Whole the tate of the Union,
Mr. Odds in the Char) and the committee addressed
in ve.mnutes speeches by many members after which
the committee rose, and the House adjourned.
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nv A. GREEN, Anosion..r.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Mich COW
III Ac Tuesday, the o7th shall sell
Of Mr. West on 7 street. opposite tbs Centre Market
o m. goo assortment Of furniture, wiz
Mahogany sofa, bureaus, and sidebosrds
Do dining, card and other tables
Mantel and other looking glasses and clocks
Wardrobes, washstsnds, and toilet sets
China sisss which one hne white
granite dinner set, $50 pieces
Iefratber beds bedding, and bcdstcads
Androns, shovel tongs, and tenders
Cane sest md her chairs, refrigerator nc.
Carpets, hearth rugs, window curtains and blinds
a large lot Of autographs, engraving, and prints
With a good lot Of kitchen requisites
With articles which deem unnecessary 70 emu
erae Also excellent mich fresh, which gives good
supply Of rich milk.
Teas All so, $780, credit OF siry and
interest
No po-tponement account Of weather. A. GREEN,
July I'D Aucnoneer.
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least have been spared. His age-hs services hereto.
fore rendered 10 his counby-ought 10 have protected
him. il seems 10 me- in ths the theatre OF his fame from
the violent attack which has been made upon him by my
friend from Arkansas. lMr BoRLAND.] will not at.
tempt 10 say anything 10 vindeaon OF the character OF
They all know him Bat there is necessity for pollii
cal aspery against him now, because he is about
10 retire forever from public life He should rest IN the
affections OF The American people, his talents should be
admitted they are, believe, by the people al large
and he should be iree think, from any violent political
attacks
adopted.
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and never were as ultra as General Scott 10 regard Ia
naturalization, yet adhere nsmly 10 The principles
convictions
"One thing, however, is very cerain-Gen Scott has
ton he ever entertained Ills change Of
opinion in this regard--his reputation OF principles
which were convictions does not endear hun
us. But assuredly this very conduct which We
dappIove should him The support OF every foreign
voter in the country. who believes that his own bapp
ness and the happiness OF his children will be better
cured by importing into the country foreigners who
neither understood language institutions aud
giving to them the control OF elections, instead Of
conning the elective franchise ia republican America 10
men, whether natives foreigners, who least un.
derstand read and write language, and who ca.
pabe Of understanding and approaching our institutions
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-25

Thefsheres question is fast taking shape. The follow
ing teegraphic despatch appears in the papers of las
evening
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-25
eEoReETowN FEMALE sEsIINARY.


THIS seminary Mise Enghs win open
s september under the exclusive charge Of Rev W.
GLAZE assisted by competent and accomplished
fessors and In every department
Every win be used to make the institution happy home for
al ts inmates.
Terms boarding pupils including tuition IN English and
mathematics gao per snpnn payable hayesry In advance Mu
SIC languages drawing and painting -r'rs
consnns fun be had on application 20
the principal IN Georgetown. x -. -
July 2i-u WILLIAM y. tihhk-
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS AT AUCTIoN-on Tuesday,
the 27h instant shall sell on the premises ocook
iot square No. S.
OF As 49, and 90 street, Immediately
Of ward running back
Get alley and handsomely located.
Terms balance and years, for
bearing from deed and deed Of trust TAKEN
July o4-~3t A.. GREEN, Auctonesr
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white Hall, New windsor Carroll county, mary.
Ia I'D.

TINS establishment has lsey bean thoroughly
hed mp for especial benefit OF families wishing
quiet i located in region remarkable
sslnb Immediate vicinity OF excellent sulphur
a
slrabe romantic village Of New Windsor
subscriber still accommodate from twenty twenty
table will satisfy the
The win be furnished with the best Of Wines liquors,
ssrs kc
The moderae and nothing win be lett
which will the comfort pleasure OF vsers
Windsor OF and be reached either by
Westminster by the Bsmnre and Ohio railroad &c
woodbine Mount Airy, either Of which places conveyance
convey passengers New Windsor AZ notice u
SARAH BARTHoLow, Proprietor.
July s3-dn \ p. BARTHOLOw, Agent
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Letter from General F. M. Wynkoop.

Our readers will find in another column letter from
General Wynkoop who distinguished himself during the
Mexican war; at the head Of one of the Pennsylvania
regiments which gives interesting account of General
Pierce while in the enemys country.
Hon. John p. Kennedy, Secretary of the Navy, ar
rived in town last evening" and has taken at Will
lards Hotel
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rrrrrror. unprn TIE RULE.

By Mr.. ALLEN, OF Illinois, The petition Of w. L. La
and 46 other citizens of Hamilton and White
nes Illinois, asking Congress TO establish msoute from
OF McLanesboro in Hamilton county TO Liberty,
in white county, Illinois
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when the Compromise adopted without it's assist
ance. and the fortunes OF the administration do
manded il should be supported. the Republic placed
Mr. Fllmore's and Mr. Websler's declarations in re-
gard il at the head OF its columns, while il indus
tiousy cherished its alliance with the higher law party
al the North. Since Gen. Pierce was nominated il
sailed the Democratic Convention because Mr.. Ran
fidelity OF the democratic nominee TO the guarantees OF
the constitution in terms studiousy selected to make hm
obnoxious to the aboonists OF the North Then when
appeared that the followers OF Mr. Seward salts
fed with General SCOTS letter, notwithstanding the
platform, the Republic put in circulation aboli-
ton SANDER, in order TO make General Pierce OBJ
noxious at the South. Since General SCOTS nom
ination, Mr. Fillmore's and Mr.. Webster's deca-
ratons touching the Compromise have been taken
out of the Republics columns, the Scott colors
have been hosted and that paper is acting in concert
with the wing committee in this city. which is actively
engaged in circulating the Nai,nai Eras attack the
North. to prove that General Pierce is committed TO
southern interests, while it is sending libel through the
South to prove that he is abotionst The wing party
will WELD any weapon for party purposes 1t will make
any corrupt bargain and enter into any merericious al
lance to gain votes II will make platforms repudiate
them Il will appeal to any sentiment and will handle
the slavery question in any in the North in
the South for its only object is gain the control of the
and then stretch its powers the utmost to
enrich individuals and classes at the expense of the
people
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21
THO Crnna

tl, nc ila <io Inquirer saya Shat the crars arc
ht'tf.} st@ton toSu sser b.fcre They have bad ts1
aeh 1853 f.; cotton bus I; i conceded by all tbtt II
M :fc -ltesats fssoLs from Low on, tsc-o will be-
"Fs- ~ &veVase yield.
Tie Jecason (Niss Southern STA. says h, ,he recent
hA rains haye greatly injured the crops N that neigh.
10 heca
he Chelmsford (hla Beacon says Tint the weather ia
tha rtgon has been and quite favorable for cotton
Tbs crops n Chester di4tict N. g., very fivorabtc
III crop 10 fs'd &c hs The bet that ba
hat fecion for ucny years and It is thought that the
- cater number q che farmers Will make suocncy f,r
Two years supply Chs fields also are said to
cuk EeaThaty We and ls7Y SO far met With NO bGght-
ing lDduance.
Fhe graiu csops il Gsorgi. were never in more
ht7E coadton end those that axe harvested are all
;hat ccuI9 5e wished
The Inyidng (hins) Cor-ier has ito most glowing
accounts g. the rtowns crops from Ell sections that
state sa5 says that tee planter l. eossed ths year WITH
'tmiDB harYesss The bias the dcGp green tut Of
ulthg ond uEuriaat growth, SID the cotton crop bids
iui- e b. OF average one.
The army worm bias made ito sppsararce the Nisss
pp AID co rivers aud already s3vcrel valuable
crops Lave been nearly destroyed
be crops in Iowa f,id 10 be very good Tie yield
q wheat is generally large s1a .bc quaiily good Pota
tees, ctia Sc, look promising.
Tho Geneva Courier eayF:--The wheat crop hrs been
gathered n this year uDder the favorable circuu-
tansss ila crop good In amount, the hey crop is
much below Ire ordinary gathering.
he crop IN I'll parts OF Alabama Is reported az
Icing remarkably good
The cotton crop Greenvillo s. G., IT, 80 far as VIC
laaTn from the Mouutan,ceT very promising
The Rome Ga. Courier says that he cotton crop 10
tn'rtses Ga. Il BOT quito promising tho provi-
in orop which Wit be unusually large but chat with
se anc favorable fall II will probably be about
agr crop III that section.
nhe cotton crop Of northwestern Louisisss Is exceen
snd 4 the sessoe continues propittou abundant
TON corn and cotton will be the result OF the
meg's toaI.
fhe Alexandra la Democrat says The genuine
tepior IL in fields The dausgc they vii do must BE-
etlernnt0 by coming weather. IL far, funshincy al
will be we'll have orcoctipg rains the crop Il the
parish viii lie very short obe.u
TIE CoDcf6in Ia INTEL gercer ssyo, The real cotton
Hfi1y worm has aIpeateJ number OF plantations
Aseltslrpt above Fort Adams. IN Nlkiu county IT,
tel'@ Ike cotton in bloom and the Dolls forming
well
II crops The present year both on and or Rosnokc
liver y g., were never better.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-21

msnsed regiments. bcsidss nsuated iafsntsy Ii
tho army; aad, besides, every graduate should -
service
5-rhas the period Of instruction DO extenasl
l6.-That tho study Of logic DO dispensed win.
sno that ancient snd msdera history, army papers,
rs - nosurns. go, phyao'ogy and the evidences a
Cnist autty, 10 introduced with the ncreased toru
H-Ibat wbsn or dock should be baIt -
grounds belonging TO the United States. Tho fss.
mer Que is brosch up. OF has sunk. There has al
ways been q wberf here until quito recently To "a
ciIitste tho landing from steSD,ho1.s The officers
stationed here should not be forced TO the moon
voneDce OF riding from the post TO reach The
steamer, be subjected 10 the possible caproes or
private ownere0 Of wharf There 10 every reason To
fortify tho recommendation and not single plaaS-
BILE in opposition.
IS-Tbst another officer Of dragoon should -
stationed hore, co perform the duties Of tho pcseut
riding. master, whose services could DO dispeDse1
with The objection 10 by means personal to ths
prceent instructors bat the board are Of tho optnioa
that one Of our own officers can teach equally well
witt an instructor from any other country
In concluding their report. the Boars Of Vistsre
take grcst pleasure in expressing their high ef
the distinguished cOurtesics which all the 0ffi0osS
ard protectors at West Poiat have publicly and pri
vstely uniformly bestowed on Thorn dariax shsir
brief Wait.
The hoard respectfully request Of tho Hon. 6sons-
tary Of War that he will transmit thoir ropsrA
&c.. to Congress in a separate communication. m
order to sccuo their 6eiIg printed distinct pub
lie document.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
AZ. q. NJ HAMMOND, Of 8. G.,
President Dourd Of Visitors.
JOEL. EASTMAN. IL. CALEB MILLS, Ind.
H. Ii. DLLAro, Vt. WOHTBIEarON n.
ALlXIs CAswELL, II I. w. l.. WILLIAMS. Mo.
j j. JACKSON, j, 4. FAEGELLy, Ark.
j ConEGYs, Del w A HOWARD, MsA.
w l. GOGaIn, Va. III. Hunt Texas.
w. WOLFE, Ky. j IL CURTIS, Cal.
l.. J. PeIG, Tenn.
httest-A CAswEL, Co.,, - A.. %,
j Il. JACKSON, DIV - '"0 10"N'