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THE UNITED STATES TREASURY.

The Washington correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun writes as follows respecting the present financial
condition of the Government
awe are rich people; at least our Government has
more cash than knows what to do with The revenues
of the fiscal year viii be sixty millions Of dollars and the
ordinary expenditures exclusive Of redemption Of the
public debt win certainly not exceed foryiye millions
and probably not equal forty millions The surplus for
the year will be between fifteen and twenty millions Of
dollars The receipts from customs during the last
months the principal ports amount to ten and quarter
millions of dollars and show the period
OF last year Of millions and half Of dollars,
thirty per cent The for January and February
over last year about four millions showing aggre-
gate gain for the first four months Of this year last
of six and aAalf nllion What is to be done with the
funds is very serious question Government has gone
into the Of change alley pick up its obi
cations at immense premium, and is yet oppressed
with distressing plethora in the chest"
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THE LOVE OF HOME.

II Is only shallow minded pretenders who either make
distinguished origin matter Of personal merit obscure
origin matter Of personal reproach. Taunt and scong
at the humble condition Of early life affect nobody in this
country but those who arc foolish enough to indulge in
them and they are generally sufficiently punished by the
published reb1ke. who is not ashamed Of himself
need not be ashamed Of bis early condition.
IL ala not happen to me 10 be born in log cabin but
my elder brothers and sisters born in log cabin
raised among the drifts Of New Hampshire at pc
rod 50 early that when the smoke first from its rude
chimney and curled the frozen HILL there was no
similar evidence Of white mans habitation between il
and the settlements the rivers Of Canada Its remains
still exist make il annual visit carry my chill
dren to II to teach them the hardhps endured by the
generations which have gone before them / love to
dwell on the tender recoections the kindred ties the
early affections and the variations and incidents which
pingle with oil know Of this primitive family abode
weep TO think that Of those who inhabited IL are
now among the living; and If ever fail in aeconate
veneraton for him who raised it, and defended Il again
savage violence and destruction cherished all the domcs
tic virtues beneath its roof and through the FIRE and
blood OF seven years revolutionary war; shrunk from no
toll sacrifice to his country and to raise his
children to a condition better than his own may m
and the name Of my posterty be bloted foreye,
from the memory Of mankind.--DAsnL WEBSTER.
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FOREIGN REFUGEES ESGLAxD.-Recent events in
England have called the attention Of the Ministry 10 the
subject Of the foreign refugees resident in that King
dom From the tone Of the London Times and the dis
cussons in Parliament itwould that the movements
of the political exes caused much embarrassment to the
Government by the Asia learn that the subject was
alluded in the House Of Lords week before last We
copy the report:
tOn the 21st, in the House II Lords, in reply to o
question Of Lord Sandwich the Earl Of CLARENDON said
that he could not at that moment any decided
intention thepart Of her Majesty Government to bring
forward any the subject Of foreign refugees
Their lorjships must be aware from what had passed
that House, of the great difficulties technically as well
as practically, with which the question surrounded
and although he agreed with his noble friend opposite
upon the importance OF settling this question between
this country and France and although he felt confident
that any that ought TO receive the sanction
of Parliament brought forward II would be discussed
in that Honse without any display Of party spirit yet he
felt so much the importance Of proposing which
should receive the sanction Of Parliament and that there
were so many difficulties in the way that he could
present announce any intention Of the Government
bring forward such measure, but be could his
,obe friend that the subject receiving the most
,st attention Of the Government.
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THE SANDWICH ISLANDS AND FRANCE.


The following paragraph from the Providence
Journal is entitled to place in our columns in
consequence of having copied the article to which
it refers
The New York Commercial questions the authenticity
Of III. advces from the Sandwich Islands which pub
lshed Monday and remarks that the information is
published editorial and that the article itself does
justify the importance which attributed to il in
the Geographic despatch. The Commercial overlooked
editorial paragraph, in which stated that the ad
vices from the highest authority and entirely
reliable. II at liberty to mention the original
of the intelligence the Commercial would not ques
ton it. 1t is that later advces have beercceived
from the Sandwich Islands than by way of Peru but the
Information disclosed by our correspondent has been
hitherto confined those who had access to official pro-
ceedngs and presume has not been known any where
in this country except at the Department of State and
there has very likely been overlooked in the more
important and pressing matter of parceng out the Offices
in such stop the greatest number Of greedy
mouths and to the least division among the faith
full. II was from the correspondent that once
received important advices touching the condition of
things in Buenos Ayres ending with prediction Of the
fall Of RosAs which, although doubted by many wein
formed papers, soon proved true
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FROM FoRr LARAnrE.-Leut L. G. Boorrs Of the
sixth regiment U. s. Infantry who has been stationed
for several years at this Fort arrived in st. Louis on
Friday week Hele the Forth March last and came over
the plains in very cold The snow in the noun
tans was unusually deep. No mail had been received
from Salt Lake for several months owing to the snow in
the mountains SO had been the winter that the
game, and especially the buffalo had come into the i'm
mediate vicinity Of the Fort Many Of them had persisted
the plains. Lieut. B. in with party Of desti-
tuts Migrants and prisoner to Fort Leavenvorth
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new Comet was discovered by Prof scHwEzER at
Moscow on the 9th Of April at which time its \. A. was
ooh Sm. dec. north 1So A.. VI. CHAcoRSAc Of the OBJ
servatory Marsees has recently discovered another
small planet the twentyfourth known to exist be-
tween Mars and Jupiter. On April 9Th l5h dom. its
n. A. was 19h. 3sm; dec. south o 2lf The name Of
docsa with the symbol ga has been proposed for it,
Not one Of these small planets known 70 Us before the
beginning Of the nineteenth century AID oay FIVE six
years ago; cigat Of them 6rst seen last year
Boston Tyapslisr.
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TExAs.-The State Gazette says the new Capitol at
Austin is progressing and that the legislative halls and
the supreme court room viii be finished b. the meeting
Of the next Legislature.
John Conner, the Delaware Chief was in San Antonio
at last He informed the editor OF the Ledger
that under the instructions Of Major HowARD the Indian
agent he had assembled at the healwaters Of the Lano
all the foreign Indians in the territory Of Texas
bracng Delawares, shawnees, Guapows and seminoles
They await the movements Of Major Howard who was
awaiting orders from Washington
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MIcHIGAN-rrs PROGRESS AND RESOURCES.

The May number Of DeBows Review contains YER
interesting article MICHIGAN We have taken occasion
TO extract portions of it, with the view Of placing
important facts in relation TO the advantages
by the State well draw the attention of thos
interested in mining and mercantile pursuits the
cessity of giving substantial encouragement to the Re
view, as an act of just reciprocity.
The article commences with geographical history Of
the State dividing it into four distinct portions
l. The borders.
2 The lower half Of the southern peninsula extending
little north of Grand river, and including OF
nearly ten million square
3. The upper half Of the
a. The mineral country in the north. II
Under these several heads given account of the
SOIL climate &c., well the kind of production for
which each particular portion Of the State seems most
fitted concluding with the following just tribute to the
manifold advantages possessed by the State:
will be perceived, from this hasty glance that physi
cay Michigan possesses vin itself every thing that in
dependent republic esquire rich pasture lands,
passed grain soils timber Of great size and variety both hard
and soft large quantities Of which exported only
the West and South but also the seaboard lakes rivers
and mill streams in abundance fish, salt springs, and pla
quarries copper, iron, zine silver COAL limestone, sand
and mari climate moderate ashat of Pennsylya
MIA and of the dryest in Americas and above all tits
shaped and surrounded by water that the greater portion
Of it is accessible to large vessels"
With regard to the early American settlement of the
State the natvties of its present population the amount
OF improved and unmproved land in FARMS together
with their cash value it says:
But till about 1884 that any general immgra-
ton commenced and from 1885 1910 the great bulk Of the
American population entered the They chiefly
young persons newly married couples from Vermont New
Hampshire and other New England States and New York,
principally the portion Of it. In 1886 the Territory
erected into State. The energy intelligence education,
and spirit Of the earlier American settlers have given peculiar
character to Michigan which it still retains. 1t will be
membered that IN 1915 the commercial revul-
sion occurred and thousands Of city mercantile
thcir flupl their To
portion them became farmers others were scattered among
the rising villages and thus from the first, the polished
manners the educated ability and the praced experience
of largest Eastern cities broadcast the
country produce in the present generation most prom
isng harvest Foreigners very limited extent have
sought this State home but passed round the Lakes
to Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois, The following table, from
the of 1850 will give just idea Of the population
The Hollanders well Of the Germans have colo
nized by themselves:
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The BosroS ArLAs.-Mr. scnoULER, the very talented
editor Of the Boston Atlas has been succeeded that
sponsble position BY the Hon. CHARLES HUDSON, for
merry an able and esteemed member Of Congress from
massachusetts, Mr. HUDsoS is q thorough Wing, and q
gentleman remarkable for his strong understanding his
extensive political knowledge his consciousness and
integrity ani under the auspices Of such man, the
journal he has become connected with cannot fail
= receive ''lI more extended influence and consider
alton.
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ErIscoPAcY IN soUTH CARoLrSA.-The sixty-fourth an
nual Convention Of the Episcopal Church Of South Caro-
lima held in Charleston last week. The opening dis
course was pronounced by the Rev HENRY ELwELL The
principal object which engaged the attention Of the Con.
vention the election Of Bishop to FIJI the vacancy
oceasioned By the decease Of Bishop GADsDES. After
twelve baongs, the choice fell upon the Rev THOMAS
Z. DAVIS. Of Camden
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In reference to Education-hat guarantee Of the per-
manency Of republican institutions, that mpregnabe
bulwark protect against the insdous wes of for
eign foes domestic traitorsit will be perceived the
founders of the State placed proper estimate upon its
intrinsic and incalculable value, for we find:
"From the first organization Of the State peculiar and
anxious attention has been paid popular educaton and
haps State tho Union has greater feel proud
Of its progress this respect Michigan the first State
establish constitutional officer under the name Of Super
inendent of Public Instruction. The system is wide and
comprehensive founded on the Prussan scheme"
After giving an account Of the disbursements of the
State for the University the amount of school fund in
vested number Of school districts with the children
attending school, number Of volumes in township libra
ries, &C., it says: I'VE quote from the Review.
mill is annually levied purchase books for these
Libraries. Both the university aud primary schools
large of land the proceeds Of which, sod funded
The university is located at Ann Arbo the normal school
Ypsiani and both possess handsome, substantial and
convenient buildings. good library and museum belong
the university.
"Besides these there forty academies theological in
stuons literary societies, &c. incorporated by Of the
Legislature, and number Of private semnares no. in
corporated."
The rapid strides made by the State within but COM
paratively very few years in population and wealth
best be judged Of by the following tables extracted
from the Review:
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NOTE BY THE EDITORS.

We dispense; in this case, with the proper name
Of the writer Of this article, though it is known to
us; but, after the example lately set in regard 70
the discussion of this particular subject by men who
have been distinguished by their public services,
we incline to think that it will hereafter be our
duty to require the proper names Of all writers on
this subject to be affixed to their communications
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The Democratic Conventions 10 the three districts into
which the State Of VIRGINIA has been divided have made
their nominations for Commissioners OF Public Works
They follows: First district, THOMAS H. DANIEL.
Of Prince George; second district ARCHIBALD GRAHAM.
Of Rockbridge third district EDWARD J. ARMsrroSe.
Of TAYLOR
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Speaking Of the climate and health Of Michigan it
holds the following language:

holds the following language:
Taken altogether, Michigan enjoys unusually dry and
agreeable climate. On the Detroit river winter rarely sets in
before the end Of December and is past by the beginning
the end Of March Instances have occurred during the last
fifteen years when the ground could be poughed and steam
boats have passed from Detroit to Buffalo every month in thu
year The spring Is the most unpleasant and changcable
The falls usually very beautiful dry and cloud
less II is however remarked by old residents that de-
cdsd change in the length and severity Of the springs has
taken place dnrng the last half years The be-
lief whether last unus is entertained in New York and
Pennsylvania,
"A regards health Michigan viii compare avOrably with
any other Western State"
Comprehensive statistics Of the copper and iron mines
also given, but have not for more than to
say that in 1850 the amount Of capital engaged IN copper
mining exceeded 5000 000 number of hands employed,
800 tons Of copper produced over 1900 valued at near
100000. At present however, the amount Of capital
Ia much larger as there has been extraordi
nary demand for copper 1850 at exsvagan prices
arising partly from the increased amount wanted in
ship building
We have already exceeded the limits We intended, but
will give another extract from the Review being statis
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ASorHER GUASo IsLASD.-The Alta California states
that Captain SINCLAIR Of the British ship Helena San
Francisco from Liverpool during his passage discovered
an island not laid down any chart 1t is about FIVE
miles long and one and half mile broad lie lowered his
boat and went ashore, where he stad some time The
island covered with guano about eight deep but
the captain would not give the time latitude longi
tude Of the nevy-discoyered euano he'd
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An Earthquake occurred Newcastle Lawrence coun-
~, Pa on Thursday, the 9th instant but no damage
appears to have been done In the Gazette Office o. that
place every thing tossed about that all work was
suspended. The shock lasted half minute and was
felt throughout the town and surrounding country
Having the curiosity 10 refer the pocket edition Of
Mr. CHAPMANs Rainbow" published at Philadelphia
last month"; find the "a and 9Th Of May enumerated
periods when will exist physical conditions predisposnc
to earthquakes" 1t is remarkable that shocks have
been felt on both Of those days.
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LOUISIANA.

The Legislature of Louisiana adjourned siae die the
Both utimo The great of the session the
acts, heretofore noticed, subscribing three and half
millions the part of the State to the Jackson Shreye
port and Opeousas railroads Another Of importance
to the State is establishing system for draining and
reclaiming its swamp lands. > general banking law
also passed. The floating debt OF the State provided
for by authorizing lean Of S100,000 and, meet the
interest and provide amply for the expenditures Of the
State in future the have been raised one-sxth
Of per cent the appraised value OF the taxable
property The Congressional districts have been re.
arranged the plea that the appcronment of last year
was party BY the Wings, and the present appor-
tonment in retaliation is said be party by the
Democrats. All the amendments proposed the State
Constitution failed for Of constitutional of
two-tkirds.
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q. S. Ship Portsmouth,, at sea,
from Panama, bound 10 San Juan del Sud,

from Panama, bound 10 San Juan del Sud,
March 80 1858.
Last evening, at about $50 p. NJ, the shock Of an
earthquake was felt most sensbly by oil board The
early part Of the evening calm and very sury large
masses OF clouds above the horizon and there
much vivid lightning remuous, jarrhg motion Of the
ship was felt very distinctly for about twenty seconds and
continuously but becoming gradually slight for
nearly minute. The thermometer (Faht) indicated
$685. the barometer stood 90 p NJ and at 2979
at midnight cast Of the lead made soon as pos
sble but no bottom found at sixty fathoms About If
teen minutes after the shock strong tide rip (smilar to
those rivers when the tide Is met by wind from
the opposite 1recton) and heard approaching
the ship and for n least threequarters Of hour the
agitation Of the water astern and one side very
great ahead and the other side Of the ship the water
remained perfectly smooth. During this time though
going through the water at the rate Of about knot
and half the relative positions Of the ship and the agi
tated did not materially change. The conmotion
gradually subsidized At the time Of the shock the ship
was within about forty miles Of land lat. 10 NJ lon
"a W., between the gulG Of Dolce and Nicoya This
morning there very heavy shower the first rain
have seen for several months The weather has recently
been excessively hot and sultry. s. Il. G.
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The citizens Of Savannah at public meeting held last
week. unanimously voted $4,000 for the improvement
Of the navigation Of their river This sum Is to be er-
pended in connection with the $4,000 appropriated By
Congress.
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LBERIA-The colorel citizens Of C;rcevfle. Ohio are
about senling agent 10 Lbcra to seek out home for
them as are also the coorei people Of Cleveland wise
Increment
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Acting Governors James Z. Broome (Dem.) Is the Gov
elect.
Mr.. Parsons chosen Lieutenant Governor last No
venber and became acting Governor Of Michigan the
resignation Of Hon Robert McCeand, appointed Secretary
Of the Interior In Gen. Pierces Cabinet.
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EAnTHoUAKE.-The earthquake AT Washington land at
Wheeng) Monday, May p, is perceive, predicted
to the day in the present number Of the Rainbow pub
ished in March This is believe the twentieth
ring upon the precise days which predicted long
FORE besides several others the dayor the evening pre-
yious The Aurora Of Monday evening Is indirectly nvoly
ed in this prediction, Dr. CHAPMAN imputes both
and earthquakes the cause viz unusual cleo
trical disturbances in the elements Dr. CaApxASs pre-
monitons Of daily atmospheric changes as they affect
physically health aud feeling &c. published in the Rain
bow, are highly useful.-Pla1dephtq Inquirer.
The Rainbow, pocket edition, i published quarterly,
and forwarded by mail all postpaid addresses 10 L. L.
CHAPMAN, Philadelphia, enclosing the price 50 cents
year, or p cents for six months
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Judge EDWARD Johnson, Of the seventh judicial district
Of Virginia, died on Monday last, Pocahontas Court
house, where he was engaged the time the discharge
Of his official duties The disease pneumonia which
proved fatal in one two days after the attack
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The Cbickerine estate in Boston sold at auction
last week II consisted Of lot containing TO- 44S square
feet, which was purchased BY WILLIAM GRAY, ESQ ~
eight dollars square foot, amoustinE TO *SS'oSa
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lion. JAMES MEAcHAN Representative in Congress from
the third district Of Vermont met with an accident At
Mddlebury on Wednesday Of last week BY which one Of
his legs was badly broken
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An EARTHQUAKE FELT AT SEA.

The following letter, from Doctor CoUEs the surgeon
Of the Portsmouth, copy from the Boston Post 1t Is
great public advantage have in service men Of
science ever the alert notice phenomena Of interest
and who have the ability and the zeal to make fitting
report Of what they observe: