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DEMOCRACY OF sCIENCE.-No. 8.
BY JOSIAH H0LBRoOK

The abundant element and powerful agent
already referred to is called oxygen. Combin-
ed with nitrogen, it forms air; with hydrogen,
water with hydrogen and carbon, vegetables
with hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen, animal
matter with the metals, it forms ores, rocks,
and soils. Oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitro
gen, and the metals, are the Alphabet of Ma
ture" This alphabet is 80 simple that a little
child might learn it a hundred times while he
could learn tho alphabet of books once II is
30 delightful as to be sought for and used by
every young mind as the richest of all amuse-
ments 1t is so boundless in extent 80 infinite
in its combinations, 30 illmitable in its uses,
no transcendent and glorious in its beauty and
majesty, rs to put at defiance and render
hopeless any attempt at full comprehension
of it by the most powerful intellect in any
created being. The expansion and vastness Of
created things no entirely outstrip their explo-
ration and development ~ TO present an ample
and rich field of labor and Of progress for all
hands, intellects, and souls constantly enga-
ged to their utmost capacity for q century to
come, and then leave untouched the greater
part of the wonders Of this wonderful world
The projections and the glory of the Creator,
and the elevation, dignity, and happiness of his
Moral CREATION will then only be seen by
some slight gimpses of what they may be.
The same great Creator and Architect of this
vast universe who formed the heavens and the
earth of few simple elements, also placed in
the human soul an eager and Unsuitable desire
to know and 10 use these elements in accord
ance with the designs of the Author both Of
inanimate things and of the living and death.
less soul To check these desires il at once to
do violence to the very nature of our being, and
10 Illustrate the great and holy purposes Of film
who made all things "vERy GOOD
The true Democracy of Science is TO render q
knowledge Of the elements and uses Of created
things as widespread as the things themselves;
at least, coextensive with human existence.
Permitting and aiding young spirits to act in
obedience 10 those eager desires, those reaching
and lofty aspirations, so deeply implanted by
a bountiful Creator, would render familiar and
extensive their acquaintance with the different
departments Of the vast storehouse Of riches
given To keep and to use,
Who con doubt that If the elements Of crea-
ted things, with their endless combinations,
their illimitable uses, and their SURPRISING
beauty, richness, and glory were made the
subjects and objects Of early instruction, Ian
guage 10 express them, both spoken and written,
would come Of oOurse II could hardly be
avoided. II it were not provided otherwise, il
would be created ~ it should DO needed. Ian
guage alwaysis created as occasions call Tor 1t,
both by children Of Q larger and Of smaller
growth. Hence this endless prating OF unmean-
ing phrases from books 10 learn 10 rsGd" IL not
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only useless, but does violence to the very nature
of the human soul, and often defeats and per-
verts the glorious purposes of God-changes His
very best works into the very worst.
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WASHINGTON, ID. G.
RANK AND NOBILITY.
sToRy-BY JEANNE MARIE.

Translated for the Era, By DR.. Ed,cin A. Afiee
A DISAPPOINTMENT.
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We are sorry to say tit was wrong, we
now, especially in one who had been, IN his
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Il was comiortable, cosy place, that sttng
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-10
DIED..

At the residence Of her soninaw Dr. GRAFTON TYLER in
Georgetown, the morning Of the Sth instant, Mrs
AMELIA NJ BOWIE, rolict Of the late WALTER BOWIE,
es of Prince Georges county Maryland in the cd year
Of her age,
On the 9th instant, MARY FRENCH, wife of THOMAS
FRENCH.
R The friends Of the family requested to attend the
funeral from her late residence the 9th street
and New York avenue, Sunday afternoon at
o'clock.
On the 23d December last in Worcester county, Mary
land, JOHN UPSHER DENNIS, esq, in the seth year Of
his age.
Near Georgetown, Mr.. BENJAMIN FOWLER, aged forty
six years.
The friends and acquaintance Of the deceased invited
TO attend his funeral tomorrow Sunday at two o'clock
This morning, after few days illness, VIRGINIA, the
youngest daughter of Commodore AU1IcH.
The friends of the family respectfully invited attend
the funeral Monday at IL O'clock from the house Mr.
Williams, the Avenue, 18th street.
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MARRIED,

On the Sth instant, by the Rev. o. B. BRowS JAMES IT,
SMITH, esq, to Miss ANN f. BROWN all Of this city .
On the 9th instant, by the Rev. @. A. DAVIS Mr. GEO.
SPAULDING of Fauquier county Virginia. Miss CATH
ARINE A. 10. DEVAUGHAN, Of Washington city.
On the 4th instant by the Rev. s. d. FIScKEI Mr. LOUIS
BURGD0RF, of this city, to Miss LOUISA SMITH, OF
Buffalo city, New York.
In York, Pennsylvania on the 9th instant by the Rev
Y. MARTIN Mr. HENRY KUHL, Of this city, to Miss CA
ROL1NE T.. youngest daughter of EDWARD ERNEY.
On Thursday afternoon, the Sth instant by the Rev
JAMES b. DoNELAS, DR.. j. B. GARDNER to Miss ROSA NJ ,
daughter Of the late NATHANIEL MANNING of oudoun coun
ty, Virginia.
On the Sth instant by the Rev WIN. HAMILTON Mr. JOHN
u PORTER to Miss SARAH V. DICK.
IBaltimorc Sun please copv
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Congress To-day.

Congress To-day.
SENATE.--A large number of petitions were
presented
Mr.. SEBASTIAN introduced a bill granting land
to Arkansas for railroad purposes
Mr. GEYER introduced bill allowing Missouri
to tax all lands sold in that State, from the day
of sale.
A resolution offered by Mr.. FELoH, directing
an inquiry into the expediency of reporting bill
granting to all railroads the right of way through
the public lands, was adopted
A resolution offered by Mr.. SHIELDS, authoriz,
ing the employment of draughtsman to mark
upon the maps of the Senate-the condition of the
public lands--that is: solo, unsold, surveyed and
not surveyed-was adopted,
Several private bills yesterday ordered to be
engrossed were taken up and passed.
The Senate, on motion of Mr.. GwIN, took up
the bill directing the President to appoint board
of officers to make o survey Of the bay Of San
Francisco, to select site for navy yard depot,
and dry-dock; but after its reading it was post
poned till Monday.
The Senate then took up the resolution declar-
ing the Compromise defnitive settlement of the
slavery question and Mr.. Downs addressed the
Senate in support of it until the adjournment
The House Of Representatives was not in SEES
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BY GEORGE II. BOXER.

Oh shameless thief nation trusted thee
With all the wealth her bleeding hands had won,
Proclaimed thee guardian of her liberty:
So proud title never lay upon
Thy Uncle's forehead; Thou vast linked with one,
First President Of France, whose name shall be
Fixed in the heavens like Gods eternal sun
Second to him alone-to Washington!
Was IL for thee TO stoop unto a crownf
Pick up the Bourbon's leayingsf yield thy height
OF simple majesty, and totter down,
Full of discovered frailties--sorry sight
One Of mob Of kingsl Or, baser grown,
Was 1t for thee to steal II in the nightl
philadelphia Bulletin
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! visit Of Nj. Kossuth to Mr.. Clay.

About two o'clock yesterday afternoon M. Kos.
suth, accompanied by Gen. Cass, called upon Mr..
Clay at his rooms at the National Hotel.
The interview was on both sides very cordial
and friendly, and was continued about an hour,
in the course of which we learn that Mr.. Clay
frankly disclosed his sentiments, and at consid-
cradle length, as to the policy of this country in
reference to the question of Intervention in Eu-
ropean affairs. Mr.. Clay, as it has been under
stood, is opposed to any change in this policy,
deeming it best, not only for ourselves, but like
wise for the down-trodden populations of Europe,
that we should pursue, as hitherto, the even
tenor of our way.
M. Kossuth paid the most respectful attention
to Mr.. Clay, and on his side imparted much in
terestng intelligence to the social and political
condition of several Of the European nations.
Intelligencer.
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Amictive News to Kossuth.

We learn with regret that our distinguished
guest, M. Kossuth, yesterday evening received
information of the death of his venerable mother.
This intelligence, it is said, was communicated
to the Boston "Atlas" by it's correspondent at
Vienna, who reports that she died at Pesth on
the 18th of December, and that it is intimated in
Bohemian newspaper that her death was caused
by the recent Austrian persecution of herself and
daughters.
The sympathy and coincidence of our country
men are with the noble Hungarian in this dark
hour Of bereavement.
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Das- We learn that at the request of many per-
sons, the "Return of the Jews to their native
land, and the fulflment ofprophecy in relation to
that people," will be the subject of Mr. Gallahers
discourse tomorrow morning, at IL o'clock, at
the First Presbyterian Church, AZ street.
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For One Dollar n Year-Either of the following
named Journals may he obtained: 4ss
THE AMERICAN PHnENoLoeIcAL JouRNAL-A repository Of
Science Literature and General Intelligence Amply illus
trated with engravings.
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voted to Physiology, Hydropathy, and the Laws of Life
Profusely illustrated
THE STUDENT AND FAMILY Observation-Disclosures for chill
dren and youth, parents and teachers illustrated with
engrayings
THE UNIVERSAL to the dissemna
ton of Photography and to Verbatim Reporting with Prac
teal instruction to Learners Printed in Photography
H8 Either of all these Monthlies will be sent by mail to
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All letters and orders should be postpaid directed
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jan 5-d6t wat
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. CosT OF LIVING ABROAD "0FFIoIALLY The
State Department, at Washington, IN pursuance
of resolution of Congress, has addressed circu-
lar letters TO American Ministers and Consuls,
inquiring the expense of living. Mr. Lawrence
answers. not by saving what it costs him to live
in London, because he, fortunately, is able to
support any style that he chooses but by show
ing what it costs an American Minister to live
respectfully, ending with conclusion that the
present salary is not quite half adequate. Mr.
H. pays $4,000 q year for house rent and over
81 900 for carriages, horses, coachmen, &c. This
leaves but $4,000 for all other expenses.
Bait Sun.
In foreign countries the great effort of the
agents Of this republic is TO cope with the
wealthy curled darlings" Of the courts, in SPLEEN
dor and the appearance Of affluence. In this
country the same struggling effort is constantly
in progress. The magni6cenoe of foreign courts
is brought hither, and presidents, secretaries,
legislators, mllionaires, priests and tops, all be-
come pupils to foreign ambassadors, their at
taches and footmen.
Pride, pomp, display, court etiquette-and
court morality, too, if you please-are all in place
when exhibited by the courtiers of emperors and
monarchs; but contemplate when aped by pro-
fessed republicans. Or, indeed, they are worse
than contemptiblc-they are pernicious, as tend
ing to destroy the sentiments of godlike repub-
licanism in the hearts of the American people,
and to awaken desires and yearnings incompat-
ible with the spirit of our institutions.
We would not have our representatives beg
CARS; and if they have the means and are deter
mined to live in afauence, it might perhaps ap-
pear like an infracton of natural rights to pro-
hibit it. But we certainly would not have our
government pay the cost of such practices
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT AUG

TION.-on Saturday, the 10th instant, shall sell
on the premises at o'clock D. M that highly valuable
property known the Farmers Hotel situated In square
No 40 at the of 8th and streets having 'front.'
of 1876 feet and rs Sh street. including all the
tensve stabng now occupied by Sutton Whaley as
livery sale stable The location of this property is not
surpassed by any, being in the heart OF the city, between
the Centre Market and Post and Patent Offices.
TERMS: fourth cash balance in three equal install
ens of one two and three years. the purchaser giving
notes for the deferred payments bearing interest from the
day of sale deed given and deed of trust taken Title
good, and all encumbranccs removed
ian I'D a. GREEN, Aucuoneer.
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cHRIsTMAs PRESENTS !!

CHHISTMAS PRESENTSI
buying presents for the holidays persons Mould do te
| TO look at our handsome stock Of
Needlework Collars
French Muslin and Lace Underseeyes
Lace and Muslin Inside Handkerchiefs
French Muslin and Lace Capes, very cheap
Linen Cambria Handkerchief, handsome and cheap,
with great variety Of other goods suitable for PRESENTS to
which we invite the attention Of purchasers
II. MYERS A CO..
dec 23-TpW&s1 Penn. nv, bet 9th and 10th sts,
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ear Copies OF the "Telegraph" may at
all times be obtained at our counter, or
at the Book and Periodical Store of VIM.
Adam, PennsyIvania Avenue, near Four
and-a-haIf street.
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SATURDAY EVENING, January TO- 1862. Benefit and
last appearance of the distinguished artistic, MADAME
CELESTE when will be performed the unique and singular
drama of the DEVIL IN PARIS, and the FRENCH SPY.
Pas Danube by Miss Annie Walters Grand overture by
the Orchestra.
Private Boxes$6 Orchestra Seats rs cents Dress Circle
and Parquete cents Reserved Seats in the
Family Circle rs cents Third Tier SO cents Coorcd Gallery
25 cents Jan Id
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CITY ORDINANCES.

AN ACT laying fagstones street north and
Thirteenth street west
Be IL enacted By Me Board Of aldermen and Board Of
ninetyve dollars be and the hereby appropriated
out of the funds Of the Second Ward for the purpose of
ing agtones across street ON the west side of Thirteenth
street. Thirteenth street on south side of
street. in tho Second Ward; the the
direction Of the Commissioner of the First and Second
Wards.
President Of The Board Of Common Council.
b. b. FRENCH,
President Of the Board Of Aldermen.
WALTER LENox, Mayor
AN ACT making appropriation for grayelling Eleventh
street west, in the Seventh Ward.
BE endcd de- That the sum Of six hundred and eighty
two dollars and cents be aud the hereby
appropriated out Of the funds Of the Seventh Ward for
graveng Eleventh street vest between Maryland avenue
Approved, December 20, 1851.
AN ACT for grading and graveing street north between
Second and Third streets west.
Be enacted de-, That the of one hundred and fifty
six dollars and fyve cents be and the Same Is hereby
Ward not otherwise appropriated for grading and grayeing
street north between Second and Third streets west
Approved, December ~, 1851
AN ACT making an appropriation paying balance due
for constructing plank footway in the Fifth Ward.
Be enacted de- That the of fifyfour dollars be
and the hereby appropriated out of the general
fund.- the purpose PAYING balance due for construct
ing plank fooway the south side Of street north
from Second street west TO the railroad depot
Approved, December rs 1851.
AN ACT making an appropriation for gravel footwak In
the First Ward.
Be enacted de-, That the of fifty dollars, much
thereof be necessary be and Is hereby appropriated
the funds Of the First Ward for the purpose of making
gravel ootwalk five feet wide the op) the north
side of street north between Twentybrd and Twenty
sixth streets west
Approved, December q, 1851.
the south side Of street north from Eighth Ninth
street west.
Be enacted de-. That the Mayor be and he is hereby
authorized and directed TO the gutter the south
side of street north from Eighth to Ninth street vest TO
be taken and read and to the expense thereof
Of any money the credit Of the Third Ward not otherwise
appropriated.
Approved, December q, 1851.
AN ACT MAILING appropriation to repair the tobacco
press in the public warehouse.
BE enacted, de-. That the of twenty dollars,
much thereof be necessary be and the hereby
appropriated Of the general fund.- for the purpose
pairing the tobacco press in the public warehouses; TO be
pended under the direction of the Inspector Of Tobacco
Approved, December n, 1851.
JOINT RESOLUTION In relation to Tiber Creek.
eolped d That tho joint committee charged with rep
resentng the interests Of this Corporation before Congress
be and they hereby instructed TO recommend TO
bers at the approaching session, the consideration and
adoption Of available and suitable plan for modifying
removing the nuisance resulting from the overows IN
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new candidate for the Presidency has been
placed on the track by the New Hampshire De-
mocratic Convention, viz Gen. Franklin Pierce,
who gained considerable celebrity as commander
of the New England brigade, during the Mexican
campaign.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-10
GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BIRTHNIGHT
rail-.

BAIL.
IE Committee Of Arrangements appointed by the Con-
tinental Guards respectfully to the soldery
and citizens of the District that the Continental Guards
will give Grand Military and Civic Birthnight Ball. at
CARUSPS SALOON, the night Of the 23d of February,
1852 which occasion the public rest assured that
expense pains will be spared TO make this THE Ball Of
the season.
officers of the militia Of the District and also members Of
volunteer companies Of the District elsewhere who
attend this Ball. requested to appear in full uniform
The best coon music in the city will be procured for
the occasion.
Tickets g. and may be obtained OF the principal Druggists
and Fancy Stores OF the city, from the committee
Cards Of invitation for ladies may be obtained from either
of the undersigned from Dr. d. b. Clarke druggist
of Maryland avenue and 18th street.
Refreshments will he provided for the ladies.
JOHN IT, SMITH,
JOHN NJ THORNTON,
JOHN III. BIRD,
JOHN ID. CLARKE,
CHARLES X. BISHOP,
jan 5--2aw3w Committee of Arrangements.
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To Commodore Stockton /:


RESPECTED SIR You will please excuse the
freedom of stranger in addressing you on an
important subject brought before the Senate, Of
which you are an honorable member: refer to
the petition praying for the restoration Of fog
ging in the navy. The noble stand which you
took in defending such measure has called forth
the gratitude of mother who had o son In the
navy. Was that son less dear to me because he
was placed in subordinate station? No, sir; he
was dearer from that circumstance. The senti-
ments you expressed in your disapprobation of
such disgrace to humanity have been deeply felt
And are not all mothers alike in their affection
for their children? Where is there one that
would not shrink from the thought Of having q
child of their bosom lacerated? Go on sir you
have your reward from an approving conscience
in doing that which is right. care not who is
for it, you are against it. Accept for yourself
the prayers of a stranger for your happiness in
this world and in that which is to come.
A GRATEFUL MOTHER.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-10
The Markets.

New York, Jan. 8.
Cotton is firm, with sales of $500 bales. Sales
of 1000 bbls. -four at $4.50@$4.629 for Ohio
and Indiana Sales of 200 bbs. Jersey corn
meal at $8.06@$825. Sales of 5000 bushels
Long Island red wheat at 100 cents. Sales of
II, 900 bushels corn at &C cents for mixed. Sales
of 800 barrels pork at $15 for new mess, and
$1475 for old. Sales of 200 bbls. beef hams at
$13@$13.95. Sales Of $50 bbls. lard at 81 cts.
Sales of 800 bags Rio coffee at 81 cts, and 400
tierces rice at $3.25@$8621 Sales Of 1900
100 hhds. Kentucky tobacco at 5(985 cts Stocks:
Morris Canal has advanced / /; sales of United
States 6's, 1862 at 1124.
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Communicated

To The Editors of the american Telegraph:
GENTLEMEN: Will you indulge fond mother
so far as to publish in your valuable paper the
enclosed letter to Com. Stockton, thanking him
for the noble and generous effort he has made in
the Senate in behalf of the poor sailor? He de-
serves the thanks and gratitude of every mother
whose son is on the stormy seas, and feel that
it is my duty as well as my privilege, to express
my sense of what owe him in this public man
ner. Respectfully,
A GRATEFUL MOTHER.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-01-10

SIdN1FICANT.-A writer from Paris says that
when friend told Louis Napoleon that he owed
his success to universal suffrage, his reply was,
eyes, it baptized me, but do not intend it shall
drown me-"
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