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SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH.--T.P y. Shailner, sec,
retary Of the American Telegraph Association,
called upon us last week and showed us section
of the telegraph cable which he has laid across
the bed of the Ohio river, at Paducah, Ky. We
described this cableon page 400, vol. =, ''Scien
tific American" and must give Mr.. Shatfner
great credit for constructing such an excellent
submarine conductor. Some of the European
cable companies are ahead of ours in ~
spect to submarine telegraphing. This is no
doubt owing to England being an island, and
the focus Of telegraphic enterprise in Europe.
Thus, for examp e, there is one submarine tel
egraph line across the channel TO France,
another to Ireland, and third 10 Holland,
This latter, we believe, is the longest submarine
telegraph in the world I; it traverses no less than
one hundred miles of the German ocean.
short time ago the King of Holland made
speech at the Hague, on the opening OF the
States general assembly, which was translated,
sent to England, and published in less than two
| hours afterwards. We have seem it stated in Il
number of our exchanges that b. Stephenson,
the celebrated engineer, while in this country,
recently, made the assertion, when conversing
about an Atlantic telegraph line, "it had been
discovered that when double wire was usedon
line, instead Of q single one, the electric eur
rent could be sent, without any sensible dlml
mutton Of force, to any distance This, 50 lar
as our knowledge extends is destitute oi any
foundation in fact.---Scieafifc Ame11cdR'
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A MsAern Clnelnnatas.

In q long ard pleasant conversation recently
with distinguished friend, whose mind is rich
with recollscsions 0f the past, we gathered many
incidents, not the least interesting &C which
was the following: Al the session 81 the South
Carolina legislainrc, In lsli, the member
were perplexed Cor suitable man lo elect GOV
ernor The difficulty did not arise from any
scarcity &C candidates, Cor then, as now, men
were ambitious; bat from want % the right
sort of man. The matter became Horse ~ the
time wore on, and the election Of SOME oljec
iionable candidate seemed inevitable. One
day, however, as several ofthcm were couvsrsing
upon the matter, Judge 0'Neall, then young
lnan, and present By invitation, said; Gentle
men, why not elect Gen. David X. Williams?"
"Dasid X. Williamsl he Is our man--he's the
mani" they all exclaimed, as they began 10
scatter and tell the news.
The day of election came on and be was
elected by large vote. A messenger was at
once dispatched To inform the general of his
election, requesting his acceptance, and hoping
that he would name the day on which he would
take the oath of Office. Ansr q hard ride, the
messenger stopped nj the generals residence,
In Marlborough district, We believe, and in
auired il he was in. He was told that Mr.. vii,
Hams was over at his plantation. The gentle
man said he would ride over, a. he had not"
TO deliver To him as soon as possible. When
about half way be met fine hooking man,
dressed in plain homespnn, and driving team
Of mules. aAm.I ON the road to the plantation
0f General Williams?" asked the messenger.
.Yes, sir; il Is about half mile further on"
was the reply. ais the general at homeY'
T. No, sir.- .Wherc is hep III am General
Williams. /. Yon General David II. Wlliams?7
II am the man, "Don't deceive me- have
nm important letter for General Williams. Ii
that il your name" said the doubling messen.
ger, "hee il is handing the letter 10 the gen
eral.
his utter astonishment, that, without his knowl,
edge or consent, he had been elected governor
of North Carolina. He took the messenger
home, and entertained him for the night, pre-.
paring note in the meantime accepting the
appointment, and naming a time in which he
would be i'm Columbia. The messenger re.
turned. On the appointed day, few minutes
before twelve a man dressed in hoinespnn, and
ON horseback, rode into town; htching his an.
imal to n tree, he made his way to the capitol,
where he found a brilliant concourse Of people.
But few knew him personally still there was
something commanding about him. He took
his seat i'm vacant chair; and when the clock
struck the hour of twelve, the general arose
and delivered the most mastery speech that
had ever been delivered there. The farmer,
statesman entirely electrified the assembly. He
made an excellent governor. This thing con-
veys beautiful idea. Here was farmer
elected; he accepted, and from the plough went
to the governors Office to preside, in a stormy
crisis, over the destiny Of sovereign State.
Long live his memory.
IWilmmyton (M. c. Free Press.
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NTEDICAL ENAMlNATIONS.--TH
IN undersigned will open rooms on the LIST
Of December, for the purpose OF examining Medi-
col students in the District OF Columbia
We propose 10 devote ourselves, AT convenient
hours, 10 daily examinations OF students especially
in reference to the usual courses OF Lectures de-
livered in the city of Washington
The. examinations will embrace, in their scope,
Anatomy, Surgery, Obstetrics, Diseases of women
and children, Physiology, Materia Medica, Prin.
ciples and Practice OF Medicine, Microscopcal
Anatomy, Chemistry and the more important
parts Of medical Jurisprudence.
The course, being confined solely 10 examina-
tious, viii continue daily aud viii close the latter
end of March.
Suitable illustrations, by means OF preparations,
specimens, instruments etc., will be afforded dn-
WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS, nj. d.,
Demonstrators OF Anatomy in the National
Medical College.
ALEXANDER J. SEMNfES. M. D.,
Physician To the United States Jail
For tickets apply 10 DIR. VIM. III. Saunders, cor.
ner OF Al street and Louisiana avenue, opposite
the CITY Hall or to Dr. A. J. Semmes, east side OF
A street, betwee. Pennsylvania and Missouri
venues.
Washington, Get. 2. lS53-2awtDi
antelligencer)
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Masbinston Stntintl.
Anecdo,e Of General Jackson.

A revolution in Poland occurred about the
time that jackson was waging war with the
United States bank In this country. The I'm.
pcror Nicholas treated the unfortunate Poles
with extraordinary severity, and was terribly
and Justly scored for il by the press of this coun.
try. About the same time the whig press was
heaping all sorts Of abuse upon Gen. Jackson
for opposing the re.charter ofthe United States
bank. The Russian minister, then al Wash.
ington, was greatly annoyed by the abuse Of his
emperor and master. He determined 10 appeal
to the government TO have the evil remedied,
and collected from the miscellaneous pieces a
numerous array Of articles bearing down very
strongly on Nicholas, showed them to the Sec
retary Of State, and demanded that the abuse
should cease, or he would hold the government
responsible, and the peaceful relations of the
two nations would be interrupted. The Secre-
tary of State in vain attempted 10 explain 10 him
the freedom Of thepress, and that the American
government had no more power over II upon
such subjects than Nicholas himself. The Rus.
fnge and grew very angry. He finally conclu.
ded to appeal to Gen. Jackson himself upon
the subject, and producing his collection Of
newspaper denunciations, laid his grievances
before the old hero. Gen. jackson heard him
patiently, and, after he was through, pleasantly
complimented him on his industry in searching
the papers; but, said he, "look over them
again, andif you do not find that am called
tyrant, rascal, fool, and all sorts of foul names
ten times for every mention of Nicholas name,
! will have the thing stopped at once" This
sort of reasoning threw new flood Of light
upon the mind Of the Russian minister. He
then comprehended what the freedom Of the
press meant in this country, and readily per
ceived that jackson could not be expected TO
stop the press from abusing Nicholas, when il
was every day boldly assailing himself He ac-
cordingly dropped the subject.
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MoRsE's TELEGRAPH IN SwITZERLAND.-The
following is from Mr. Prime, one of the editors
of the "New York Observer" who is now ira
yelling in Europe:
"The boat leaves Lucerne several times a
day, to make the excursion of the lake, and
have enjoyed more of the beauty and grandeur
it presents than most of the travellers are will
ling to take time for waited some days there
for the senior editor Is. Il. Morse) to join me-
as had heard of his arrival i'll Europe, and
that he would soon be in Switzerland. The
telegraph has found its way across the noun
tains and the valleys of Switzerland, and as /
was getting impatient, l went to the office in
Lucerne to see if / could not send an electric
spark to him somewhere between this and Basle
The operator read my message, which was done
into decent German, and seeing the name of
Morse, said to me that he used Morse's instru
ment in his work. He was greatly pleased
when ] told him the relations of my cores
pondent with the inventor of the telegraph,
and he went to work to get the wires into conf
munication with him, 'Now, said he, we are
receiving message from Italy, from Lugano, /,
the line crosses the Alps at the pass of St
Gothard! 1t works very badly; there must be
a thunder storm among the mountains, or per-
haps on the other side. Yard after yard OF the
paper was worked off the reel, and ! felt, per-
haps, more wildly than ever before, the value
and beauty of this American invention, which
transmits thought in an instant over Alpine
BARRIERS causing it to traverse regions of eternal
ice and snow, and to enter the heart Of a friend
in another and distant cline"
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MisrfIIaMfGms.
rUsT RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY

TUST RECEIVED A NEW SUPPLY
SD of FALL GOODS! at JOHN E. CARTER's.
The undersigned has now ready for the inspec-
ton of purchasers the largest, cheapest, and most
beautiful assortment Of Fall and Winter goods,
direct from New York and Philadelphia,) ever be-
lore exhibited in this market. Among them may
be found super English and French cloths, twilled
and plain French doe skin and other cassimers,
all prices; ladies' dress goods! rich figured and
plain silks, new style rainbow lnstres, beautiful
high colors; Jenny Lind poplins, something new
for dresses Lupin's black bombaznes and alpacas; j;
French cashmeres, very handsome and very cheap;
moussene de lanes, fine and low priced rich
black Italian silks; a fine assortment OF shawls (;
Scotch and English ginghams; chintzes and cali
Goes from four cents up; white and colored Han
nes, all prices real Weich flannel; Irish linens and
diapers bleached and brown shrtings and sheet
ings men and women's hosiery, OF every descrip-
ton and price. Blankets, fine, medium, and
coarse /; heavy cloths for servants wear; fine and
cheap cassinets gloves, suspenders, and umbrellas
silk and linen cambric hankkerchiefs; fancy era
watts, stocks and collars &c. Together with a
large aud general assortment Of Canton fannels,
nseys plaids tickings, checks, and every descrip-
ton OF goods for servants wear. U
The undersigned calls the special attention OF
farmers, as well as town dealers, TO his present
stock, which is now complete in all sdepartments
and 10 keep mp the assortment constant, semi
monthly additions will be made until the first Of
January next.
II you want cheap, desirable, and fresh goods
call and examine and be convinced. Mark the
sign. JOHN r. CARIEhS,
Cheap cash store, Georgetown, ID. c..
Oct I5-- -2w2aw (k)
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N1OAH WALKER & CO., Marble Hall
IN Clothing Emporium, Browns Building, would
respectfully inform their old customers, friends,
and the public generally that they have now IN
store a very large and choice assortment Of all
qualities and styles of fashionable cut and well
made Fall and Wnte ,clothing, direct from their
own mandatory. Also, large and well selected
stock of those celebrated Patent shoulder seam
Shirts, Under Shirts, Drawers, Collars, Ties, &c,
to which they invite the attention ofall those wish
ing supplies for the coming season. Prices low
for cash
Keep always on hand supply Of servants
clothing (m) Sep 21-3taw4w
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WELLINGTON AND THE BuTToN MAKER.-We
fnd the following curious incident Of the bat.
tie Of Waterloo in the recent published memoirs
of Hayden, the English painter. 1t is related
on the authority of the late Duke Of yelling.
ton.-Bufaio Post
"Carcw told us n capital story of the duke.
The duke was at the Marchioness of Down
shire's, and the ladies plagued him for some Of
his stories. For some time he declared all his
stories were in print. AT last he said, swell,
will tell you one that has not been printed Ia
the middle Of the battle of Waterloo he saw n
man in plain clothes riding about on u cab in
the thickest fire. During n temporary lull the
duke beckoned him, and he rode over. He asked
him who he was, and what business he had
there. He replied he was an Englishman, ac-
cidently at Brussels, that he had never seen
fight, and wanted to see one. The duke told
him he was in instant danger of his life; he
said, Not more than your grace, and they
parted.
"But every now and then he saw the cabman
riding about in the smoke, and at last having
no one to send to n regiment, he again beck
oned to this little fellow, and told him to 20 up
to that regiment and order them to charge
giving him some mark Of authority the colonel
would recognize. Away he galloped, and in
few minutes the duke saw his order obeyed.
The duke asked him for his card, and found in
the evening, when the card fell out Of his sash,
that he lived at Birmingham, and was a button
manufacturer? When Mt Birmingham the
duke enquired of the firm, and found that
he was their traveller, and then in Ireland.
When he returned, at the dukes request be
called on him in London. The duke was
happy to see him, and said he had vacancy in
the mint of fs00 year, where accounts were
wanted. The little cabman said il would be-
exactly the thing, and the duke installed him
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BRANCH OF STATIONERS' HALL,
Nos 174 and 176 Pearl street, NeU York

COLLINS, BOVINE & CO., Importers OF
~ foreign and dealers in domestic stationery,
are now offering one of the largest and best Sc
lected stocks to the trade that be found in this
market. Our stock comprises all the various
styles and qualities wanted in the United States
and Canatas, consisting of bath post, plain and
gilt edge; plain gilt, and embossed note; cap let
Ter, commercial note commercial packet, and folio
post fiat cap denny, medium royal sup, royal |;
American and English drawing papers; plain, EN-
bossed and colored cards card, perforated, Bris-
tol, bonnet and straw boards; blank, pass, and
memorandum books, of every variety; fancy, mar
bic, and colored papers, at very low prices. Gold
pens, with and without silver holders, and steel
pens, cutlery, &C., with endless assortment OF
stationers goods, and envelopes OF every descrip-
ton. COLLINS, BOVINE " W.
nth ST., doors north of Penn avenue.
Oct. 4-1yx I'M
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rAS EIXTURES.-The subscriber has OH
NJ hand and is daily receiving from the cele-
brated factory of Cornelius, Parker & CO., Phila-
delpha, a large and handsome collection of chan
deliers brackets, pendants &C. embracing all their
new patterns, which he will dispose of at the man
ufacturer's retail prices. Those in want of gas
fixtures will find il TO their interest TO call and ex-
anime patterns and prices before purchasing.
c. w. BOTELER,
Sep 2i-eod2m. ....t.s Iron Hall.
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GRATrruDE.-A London paper gives an ac-
count of the good luck and gratitude of com
mon sailor, upon unexpectedly coming into pos
session of fortune of f6O,0OO. He belonged
to her majesty's ship Leander, and during the
fitting Of the vessel, and since his return to that
port, Jack was frequently an inmate of that ex-
cellent establishment, the Davenport Sailors
Home, and, being not less wayward than others
of his class, Lieutenant Barnard, the master,
had frequent occasion to place the sailor under
restrictions as to his expenditure, and this saved
him from the waste Of his hard earnings, for
which, in his reasonable moments, he was
always thankful. On hearing of his good for
tune, Jack proceeded to his friend at the home,
announced the fact, and solicited Lieutenant
Barnard to become his future guide and the
protector of his money, offering him, at the
same time, the command of yacht, which it
was his determination to keep, with a salary Of
$500 a. year The lieutenant hesitated, but on
Jacks earnestly urging his request, at last con.
sented, stating, at the same time, that he should
be quite content with the proflered income, If IT
were guaranteed for three years bargain
was at once struck, lawyer brought, and q
bond entered into that the agreement might as
sumo legal form, and Lieutenant Barnard ieit
with his sailor friend for Leith.
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AT PRIVATE SALE.

..t GOOd finance I0r all investments
FINHE subscriber, intending to go SOUTH offers
il a rare chance for an investment in his STEAM
SAW MILL PROPERTY, which is located on the
east side of Crawford street, south of Market
square.
This property fronts on Crawford street Sol
feet, and runs back TO the river channel about 500
or / 900 feet and when Water street is opened,
il will have four fronts altogether The engine is
twenty-five horsepower. There will be no public
sale Of this property, and if not sold privately
by the 18th of December, il Will then be for
rent.
For terms which will be accommodating, apply
to Colonel M. Cooke, Norfolk, to Wilson ~ Grce,
William ii. Wilson, Portsmouth, or to the sub
scriber. ]. *. COOKE.
p. S.--Persons purchasing this valuable prop
erty, can be supplied with timber, either through
the canal, or down the railroad. ]. r. c.
Raleigh North Carolina) Standard and Balti-
more Sun copy one month and send bills to this
Office. Oct 23-2aw1m
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GENCY AT wAsHINGTo N.--To

A GENCf AT w WASHINGTON ITO
In Claimants.--FRANCIS A. DICKINS con-
tlnues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims 10 lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
OF the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&c., OF soldiers sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
all claims, growing out OF contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and in
deed any business before Congress or the public of
ices which may require the aid Of an agent or attor
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
OF the service.
Mr. +. A. Dckins is known 10 most ofthose who
have been 10 Congress within the last few years,
who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His oiice il on Fifteenth street, opposite 10 the
Treasury Department, and next door 10 the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2s-lyd (m)
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FOR A RAINY DAY.-Look

t up your old Umbrellas, and send them TO the
subscriber n fair weather to be repaired and thus
give him time TO do the work faithfully; for in rainy
weather the press is so great that the work may
no, be well done, as nothing is well done that is
done in hurry"
Umbrellas for sale from 37l cents up TO So, COM
prising a general assortment OF green, blue, and
black silk and gingham umbrellas.
A large assortment Of articles suitable for every
description Of repairs.
Don't forget the place. d. PlEkCE,
Penn. avenue, between 12th and 18th SITS.
Sep 2l--eotf
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II ITHOGRAPHY.--Thc undersigned have,
4 in conncxion with their establishment, hth-
ographic printing Office and are prepared TO exc
cute orders for checks, promissory notes, drafts,
bills OF exchange, circulars, &c.
Specimens can be on application al the
store. COLLINS, BOVINE, & Co,
lIth ST., six doors north Of Penn. avenue,
Branch OF Stationers' Hall, lH and l7o,
Oct. li---,r m) Pearl street, New York.
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INK ERAsER and PAPER

rREEN'S INK ERASER and PAPER
NJ Cleaner for Bookkeepers, Clerks, and Lit
erary Gentlemen.--A new kind of eraser or rub
ber, far superior 10 any article for the same pur
pose ever yet introduced; aside from its superior
qualities pencil cleaner, it removes ink
and other stains with more facility than the ordi-
nary scraper, and leaves the surface Of the paper
unharmed.
Manufactured by the inventor and sold by
COLLINS, BOVINE IL CO.,
Branch Of Sationers' Hall, Nos Ia and 176
Pearl street. 1th street, 6 doors north OF Penn
sylvania avenue, who are also sole agents for
Green's Pencil Rubber
Oct 7--tf fm)
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MANTLEs.-Marble works.-

Vl- The subscriber begs leave to inform h,s
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble richly carved and PLAIN of the best
quality, newest style and superior finish, which, he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Mona-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window ss, lintels, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone calcined plaster, 81 70 per barrel.
Also on hand large loi OF Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endeavor
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On + ST.. bet. 18th and l3th
Ocf Q-Gm fm1
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PLEASANT HOTEL. CAPI-

1u to Hill, Washington, for rent.---The above
Hotel is offered for rent, either with or without
the Furniture and other fixtures. II is one oflhe
most desirable situations in the city, and an excel
nj any time between this and the middle of Octo
ber next. To a gentleman OF responsibility desi-
rous OF keeping hotel, fine opportunity is of
tered. Application 10 be made TO the present pro.
pretor.
Sep 25-2w JOHN FOY
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A CA II D..
MAJOR WILLIAM d. FIELD,
-. ~ JIlW,lrls HoatI,

Pasnec,G,Iy informs his friends and the pubic
generally. that he has leased for term oi years,
,ha we'll known hotel on capitol hill kept by J
casnoris esd The same is now being repaired
aud relurnished in the modern style, and will
be opened Tor the reception OF guest, on or about
the 20th of November--due notice viii be gwen.
Washington, d. c., Oct 2s-ti