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From Nxloas IsssGassAoss.

The venerable Edinburgh publisher and author, Will
liam Chanberss, esq, who has recently made brief
tour ID the northern and eastern States, has the
OF his Te,urnto Europe published letter, in which hs
says
:. cave he United States with much regret / carry
with mo the conviction that great future il
before them. Contrary The opinion oil most travellers
from Engand here young bat rapidly growing
Offering the oldest cemnaGnies ia Eu-
rope IA lar from my wish iater but what do
feel delight Ia seeing overcome with the
pendous proportions and capacity OF the countyts far
stretching fields for human subsistence and happiness OF
the American people, ic understood and Often msxeI
resented, Icandidy that their Temaikabc love ot
der their and their love oil ldspcnd
ence their sefespee The hunbost among
them, their striking sobrey, their admirable educational
systems their excellent Libraries and universaI f0nd
ness Tor reading their press Tree ffom fiscal exncuons
their houfsin8 religious Institutions by civil
poliy their economically and spedy Kot-up railways
pushed half 20 the Pacific the neatness oS their
dwellings their wonderful, and Engllshman alarm
ing, progress ia tho mechanical tho marvellous
stanges- say all this gives unqualified pleasure Aud
when contrast their Cities Tree from and vice In
oathsome forms, with what Lon
don Edinburgh Glasgow, and other large cities In Britan
feel that travellers from the old country have litle
speak dsdainully OF America, exHggerats
fanits which only partial and Of no sort OF
count.
such being my impressions il will be my duty to
resent yown poor way home, things they deserve
be spoken OF Nor shall fail speak OF the advantages
be derived by emigration Of the iaborlng classes gen
araly 10 this counry-feeing they will do. Gom per-
ishiug and vane coadion 10 state OF comfort
and boundless prospects OF well doing"
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We have seen. and examined with some care, Monk
new map Of North America II is a large and beauu
fsly-execuled work and from the testimonials which
We have read from men OF science and especially Of geo
graphical aainnsnts. do not hesitate 10 express lb
opinion that this map possesses merits OF and val
liable character II IL not purpose TO psrticulariz
lis many striking merits, but among them. il
giving prominent place 10 the Territories OF Oregon
Minnesota, Washington. and Nebraska. deserves 10 b,
particularly mentioned This feature Of the map en-
hances it's interest and value. which will doubtless b.
appreciated BY thousands who take patriotic Interest
in the welfare and indugsin becoming pride upon the
growing Importance Of those far distant Territories
which. in the progress Of time. will probably become
ereign States. members Of our cherished Union.
This map is strongly recommended by Colonel ]. j
Albert OF the corps OF engineers OF the United States by
exPresiden Day. Of Yale College; Professor Sillman
President Hitchcock. Of Ambsrst College the late pres
den. of the College Of South Carolina. the Hon. Will
liam c. Preston, Governor Means, OF that State ana
by many other gentlemen distinguished for learning and
science, in different parts OF the United States and in
the British provinces. We think Mr. Monk has mad,
invaluable contribution tbs geographical knowledge
Of extended, and still extending, country, and we
trust his labors may be rewarded by a discriminating
public We would not be surprised 10 find this mar
gTacing the walls Of all public Offices; and close
our inadequate notice OF il by giving place the follow
Ing certificate OF ex.President Day, of Yale College
NEW HAVEN, Oct. s, 1853.
Ihave been highly grafed with cursory inspection
Monks New Map Of North America. 1t appears to b.
well fed to demand accustomed by tho large add
lately made the territory Of the Uniled States
the rapid changes aud improvements in its settlements
| cultivation.
IT shows at glance whole country, including th
United States Mexico, Central America, The West Ins
islands, the Canadas New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia
In addition representing the older portions Of the Untet
States it deneaes the boundaries OF acquisi
tons-Utab New Mexico and tho State of California
II shows the crossings Ivy Chagres and Nicaragua ane
the contemplated route through Tehuanepec the oveilan,
way California and Oregon. and reduced scae ,h
passages from our Pacific the Sandwich Islands
Australia. aud China. II Is valuable reference map
guide private readers, families, travellers, and
men ia their geoer .ss s.. n.ia,res
JEREMIAH DAY.
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Madame Elizabeth Danusrom's concert, at Carus's
Saloon Saturday night attended by fashionable,
though very limited audience; the OF which must
be attributed entirely to the inclemency Of the weather
The fair prma donna exhibited great artistic skill and
proved herself to be cantace OF high order Her voice
bly, strong, and does not lack sweetness bat is
indeed, very enchanting. She received enthusiastic
applause throughout the whole concert, and golde
opinions from those who had the pleasure to be present
al this fine treat of musical entertainment We do moi,
hesitate to say that her throughout the country will
prove very successful
The pianist. Herr Lowegren played with admirable ele
gance and ease, and most assuredy OF the fire,
lists on his peculiar instrument In this country.
The barytone Herr Dannsirom, who labored, I'M
derstood under influenza, displayed, neverthe
less high degree OF skill, and is undoubtedly singer
OF rare merits.
The Swedish melodies sung by Mrs. and Herr Damn
srom dressed in the peasant costume OF Daekare, were
most enthusiastically appauded
We will add that Madame Dannstrom is lady of very
attractive appearance, and all the three artists exhbi, the
greatest degree OF refinement and elegance in their
ners.
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The following correspondence, between counties
Of national union democrats" 10 Philadelphia and
sx Senator Clemens. OF Alabama. will b. read with
interest Il will be seen that these gentlemen have
wholly mistaken tho character and position OF Colonel
Clemens His democracy is not OF the kind that de.
ponds upon the di,iribution OF The Offices. He 10
democrat upon principle, and all such democrats know
how 10 appreciate the embarrsssmenis growing out
OF The distribution OF the patronage Colonel Clem-
ens distng ushed himself in the Senate as CON-
promise democrat and he ayows his purpose TO support
an administration conducted by President who is also
compromise democrat. and whose administration rests
upon faithful adherence to the Compromise as final
adjustment Of the slavery ISSUE The following cores
pondence renders further comment unnecessary:
PHILADELPHIA Doc. 10. 1853.
Sin AT a meeting of national Uni,n democrats OF the
city and county Of Philadelphia opposed any interie
renee by members of federal government in State e,ec
tons. and also opposed TO the nomination OF VIM bgle
for governor, executive committee oil twenty was APP
pointed daught address to DO submitted 10 ntafe
meeting said address be based upon the two.old
of the dsuulon tendencies oil certain
members Of the federal government and The selection OF
sound national Union democrat candidate for gov
rrnor
Knowing your devotion and adherence to the Union and
tho measures Of the compromise that you put forth
and protect the ark of the constitution when
about be undermined by corruption aad treason
you fearey defended that great palladium OF rights
and liberties fierce libetticdal attacks of abol
onss sece ssionss and dsnnionsts believing that you
prefer 10 follow liberal and policy OF JEFF
and Jackson than The dunlon procIvies Of mod
ern therefore, respectfully aud cordially
tender you invitation be present and address
me elns national Union democrats, which will be held
Monday evening. the l9h instant the saloon Of
Chinese Museum, Philadelphia.
We are youIs, very respectfully,
ABRAHAM DIVINE,
JOHN CAMPBELL,
THOMAS 7. BLYLER,
EUGENE AHERN,
g. M CARRIGAN,
ISAAC G. BRYANT,
VIM. b GRIFFITH,
Committee on Invitations
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Extract from letter to the editor, dated

| "AsPiN WALL 10Th NOV, 1893.
"The Chagres River bridge is at length completed We
have passed the Rubicon, and obstacle viii arise
stop the progress Of the work We have 1000
work. making every day tell towards the completion
Of the road. The men from Ireland expected here
about the LIST of January These with the Coolies, also
.cted in January viii give force of QUO
the year 1854 with and il we have any Of luck,
the end Of year CS5 will the road finished from
ocean On the LIST of next January the road will
be in running order the Obspo' river3la miles from
Aspnwall, and IS miles FROM Panama Then mule
will be in good order from Obpo TO Panama The mules
will come to the discharge and load caTgoe and
passengers, mails &c, will easily be put from ocean &c
ocean in 10 10 hours An immense exeIton is being
made to build the road the next season. and think it viii
be done. This is the best the Pacific, and no mis-
take.
"From the above on and after the 10th December pa
sengers leaving New York may rely upon crossing from
by railroad and only Is miles OF land trans
portaton."
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unnrp STATE. srsArr PsIxrrR.-oar readers hav

UnnrD STATES SENATE PRDrxR.--Our readers have
The Washington Sentinel, the organ OF the New York
hunkers, ms printer 10 the Senate This is rather a
strange thingsaase, because senator's calling them
selves democrats voted with wings and free soers for
the Sentinel and against the Union, and knowing too,
that the country would set down such az an &C,
OF hostility TO The administration. The vote by Sc
crst ballot The country is yet uniniormed officially.
what democratic thus voted agans, the organ
OF the administration.
The New York Herald, and all other papers and poll.
tcians committed 10 the " succession" party, rejoice in
hiA result triumph The administration. The end
OF the matter is yet Ia this the democracy OF the
country perceive the purpose Of the establishment of
such independent organs ~ of the democracy the
Sentinel Patronage IL sought from democrats in order
TO strengthen hands really raised for the division and de-
lsat OF the party.
The democratic senators who have thus endorsed the
Sennes hostility to Piercss administration trying
the game OF fsco democratic organs II tho capital. For
what good reason In what respect has the Union been
found wanting To no paper in the nation does the de-
mocracy owe much for in "a the Union.
" has taken The since the election be-
io'ehe nnon and strength OF the party being iis OBJ
ectagainst the efforts of interested factions break the
party asnnder The democratic senators who have voted
win wings and abolition to defeat the Union,
asd bosser up its antagonist, the Sentinel, have struck
blow at the administration for which the democracy OF
the country will hold them 10 troublesome accounta-
lbiliiy - Ohio Staissma~ petN ttseN
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THE HOMESTEAD BLL We publish in another part OF
our columns to-day the homestead bill, reported BY
Hon. j. L. Dawson of this State, from the Committee
Agriculture OF which he chairman The bill proposes
10 grant to every who is the head of family and
citizen of the United States homestead of one hun.
dred and sixty Of land, out OF the public domain
upon condition of occupancy and cultivation of the
The bill also provides, that any individual now resident
of the States or Territories. and citizen OF the Uni
ted States, but at the time Of making the application for
the benefits of this act shall have filed declaration Of
intention as required by the naturalization laws OF the
United States and shall become citizen of the be-
fore the of the patent shall be placed on equal
footing with the native born citizens OF the United
States These the main features Of the bill,
ported by MIR. Dawson, which was made the special
order of the day for the second Tuesday in February
In all parts of the country the honest, hard working
norton of our people looking with interest to the
lion OF Congress this measure, important TO their
welfare in the future With the thousands-nay, mil
lons-o acres of the public domain now lying idle it ii
in the power OF Congress 10 build up happy, indus
trious independent class OF yeomen, all OF whom will
thus have direct interest in the prosperity OF the country
and be under bonds for the constant maintenance oil those
principles which will tend to cultivate peace and harmony
between all sections of the Union All this can be &C
complished by the passage of the homestead bill and i
is no wonder that when sharpers and spectators arr
tbronging the halls of Congress, anxious 10 wres THU
pa,rmony from its legitimate owners and convert il &
the use of corporations and monoposs that The peop
should look with solcitude 10 any measure that
preserve those rights which they certainly
OF in the public domain We call attention TO the b j.
reported by Mr. Dawson, so that the people, in all
lions OF the Union. may imporlune the national egsla
ture 10 press its passage at an early day
GPhaa. Argus. Tee. 49,
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Melville s0ulc aad the Duke Of Alba.
Translated from the Coasi.s de. Essls uni.I
Extract from letter OF f. Gailardei. dated

l
"PAgIs, Dec, j, 1883,
"dPoPos OF the women OF America you have undoabtsd.
heard Of the unpolteness OF which OF the
fui and worthy among them had plain
Madrid refer to Madame Souic wife Of the minister OF
the United States She with her husband
son al ball given by tho Marquis do Targot the 10Th
OF November In honor OF the Empress OF the French when
the brother nisw Of tbs latter. the Duke OF Alba
remark, as incomprehensble il unbecomng,
the toilette Of Madame soule which, by the way was the
work OF Paimyre the Parsan dressaker ofbe Queen
bella herself IL that the Duke OF Alba thought i'll
Madame Soule having dress high in the neck, willis,
all the ladies OF the OF Spain dresses
less the neck and no had said aloud there goes
Margaret OF Burgundy' Just at this moment Melville
Souis passing near and, hearing the INSULT done
his mother, treated the grandeo OF Spain puppy.
Thereupon great disturbance ensued MIR. Soue imme-
datey led oil his but the latter, the day,
friends the Duke Alba, charged to require Of him
satisfaction by arms a written apology. The Duke at
first refused either paraton, under the ridiculous preex
Of there being political difference at the foundation OF the
affair but according TO report, public opinion having
unanimously declared itself against hm-whch is not .,
all strange In country renowned for the chvalric respect
which IL has all times shown towards beautyhe Duke
ended by excusng himself with good grace and acknow
edgng the wrong In this he acted handsomely but the
honor of the affair, nevertheless, remained with Melville
Soue. who had The advantage OF performing the part OF
ilial Rodriguez a
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PRrsTER 70 The SESArE-Our readers are generally
aware tina, Cen Robert Armstrong the proprietor OF the
Union, has been elected printer TO the House OF Repre-
sentaves by an overwhelming majority. In that House
the democratic column stood hfm. Ii ILLS ns with NOR
hca,on and surprise TO learn that IN The Senate Of the
United States that veteran champion Of democracy has
been repudised, and Beverly Fucker. OF the Sentinel
elected public prnter. The information has fallen upoA
The democracy Of this county like lhunderbolt.
Nariinsburg (Va.) Rsysbitenn
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CHEZ JusrIsr BLAcK--We are pleased TO state, pos
lively that Chief Justice Black, OF the supreme court Of
this Stale, will be candidate for denomination before
the democratic State convention. Judge Black has added
much TO hs reputation since his advent on the supreme
bench and his friends in all parts Of the State.
will hail with delight his determination TO allow the use
OF his name in connection with denomination and re.
election a. PhiisdsipRts Ayrm
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We are highly Gra,ihsd at the indications OF devotion
to The principsu and policy OF the administration in Viz
sAn The following letter speaks to the points

Richmond, Decemost 10, 1858

NIchHohu, Uecenbtf Iy, 1913
Gen. r. Armstrong hope you viii ..euse me. a., an
e Stranger 70 you, for saying that spove the course Of
me Union on the subject Of the New York difficulties
am prepared to stand by the on the Bronson
'osuon, shs usks no Distinction between the
and his cabinei. Ttose who condemn the erboe,
prove the President are opposed TO both
snd only eek, by making the Distinction to avoid The
crushing inhaence of tie Presidents popularity In nv
oPn'oo' large majority OF The democratic party in viz
rna sustain the 0ar'irsuat,on As you have late m
reverse q, he hands ol hoss VINO ought i, have e. q =
'henos have sonposeo would OF te nnsooen,ah
70 receivs the assurance that detection ia not
sha hss tpe mass 81 to. democratic parry arc vet TN,
nop'ne you WI excuse tho Intrusion, remain yours
most respectfully 1888
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national Theatre.

The Ravel Family have been the principal attraction
this popular place OF entertainment for several evenings
past There was large and fashionable attendance on
Monday and last evening. The performances on both
occasions were most attractive, and the comic panto-
mime of the Green Monster" particularly anu
sing and elected rounds OF applause.
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ltsRrSTMAs and New Year Presents for Gentle
mensupeor dressing robes Of sk cashmere French ,n
mel French and English prints, and hean,,
Of all prices
now hand at
LANES Gentemen's Furnishing store,
Dec Qi-dQwif Penn. avenvs na.r IL s,ress.
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Opposition to the Administrative,

The BALTIMORE Clipper contains the following liberal
sentiments IN regard 10 The opposition manifested towards
the administration
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Private Dor u
Doors at 6k, M performance commences s7k
ciseiy. Ef.sE
ONCE for the sale OF will he opened
Wednesday Daviss Music Store, TO- q D.
opera books, with the music, aud English
words be had the Dor oce and at the Vsee the
ming the performance.
Des 70
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EUROPEAN GENERAL AGENCY.-Mr.

EUROPEAN GENERAL AGENCY.-M
L CHAs. F. STANsBURY, one Of the members OF
the firm, has permanently established himself in
London, such arrangement being found neces-
sary in order to give his immediate personal atten.
ton to the European business of great importance
and value, already subject 10 the direction and
control Of NJ. N. IL Co, and TO such other business
interests as may be hereafter entrusted to their
care and management.
As guarantee for the mode in which the bust
ness OF their foreign Office will be conducted they
have special permission to give the names, az re-
ferees, OF Bankers, Merchants, and Gentlemen OF
commanding influence position, and character in
Europe, whenever desired.
Mr.. ). is aided by eminent and efficient legal
counsel abroad and special attention is given by
him TO the facilitating Of proceedings for the
very or collection OF legacies made to parties in
the United States; to the recovery and possession
Of property real and personal, claimed by heirs at
law resident in this country; TO the adjusting OF
unsettled balances due TO claimants in the United
States, whether accruing public account or
otherwise to the procuring of legal conveyances
from parties resident in Europe to purchasers OF
real estate in the United States in word 10 bu-
sness OF any kind that may be confded to M. N.
Il Co., however complicated, as they have the
means of communicating advantageously with
persons Of every pursuit profession, or station in
Europe, however remotely located
Their charges will be moderate and regulated
by the nature and extent Of the services rendered
Sep cliffs #n3
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UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.-Th next

~ session OF this institution Will open the lst OF
October, and close the Goth of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz !, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
3, mathematics; A. natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; 8, chemistry 6 medicine; 2, com
paratve anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 5, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po
ltical economy; 2, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and matera medica, and de-
monstratorshp Of anatomy. The schools of am
Client languages, modern languages, aud mathe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket money! are follows: ".
Tuition fee say three schools al S25 each SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, oom-furniture,
and attendance of servant payable in
three instalInents in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
each .............. ) OU
tRents without the precints, something
more.) '.."' ..@ '.. As.
Naturalization fee, 49, contingent depo-
III SO ........... IS 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light say $50 80 90
"E."~ ~ S25s 90
Students Of medicine charged with four
tickets, al S25 each, and dissecting fee of s.,
The fee IN the immediate class OF law is 500; in
senior class, S15. -.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep Eft Chairman of the Faculty.
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NTATIoNAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,

IN Washington Thr,y-second Annual
Course OF Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller, NJ. d., Professor OF Anatomy
aud Physiology.
VIM p Johnson, NJ. D.. Professor Of obstet
rcs and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, NJ. d., Professor of Materia Med.
ica, Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred May, M. d., Professor Of the Prin-
ciples and Practice OF Surgery.
Grafton Tyler. NJ. d., Professor OF Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone. NJ. D., Professor of Micros.
ccpa. and Pathological Anatomy
iewis RI. Steiner, NJ. d., Professor Of Chems.
,ry and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De.
moHstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy ample ...
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are gwen,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
he last session, for the accommodation OF the
SICK will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
"a sa lures ls.. .eS0
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator..... 10
Martrctdating fee payable only once). ....... 8
Graduating expenses. ............. -
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ d.,
Dean Of the Faculty
Office and residence corner Of and lilh SITS
Sep 2l-it