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promotion has, properly speaking officers The whom
employs are simply saared agents. who before them
no future about them guarantee below them motive Of
confidence no spring OF emulation element of reasonable
subordination. This system Of promotion in the
hand o. me the only by which II
repe ambitious imbecy free itself from the
Of patronage restore to credit experience character
lent and the important right choice the rule
Of justice and judgment"
We e. Havaur da Comte dHaster;ce,
But am afraid have already long weared the atten-
tion you SO kindly offered me- and in conclusion will
only enreat you to take up this whole matter and give
your influence to a reform that is absolutely needed
Look at this wonderful country with the fabulous wealth
OF Its mines OF "copper" and silver and gold its gigantic
rivers; It's Mediterranean lakes; its inland commerce.
dstancing imagination in its rich development its for
egn traffic. holding two tributary to its neces
sites IT'S Tree and prosperous people, and say whether
1t is lifting that such nation should go abroad in the
garb OF geneee out needy economy should at the
Courts Of the world in torma pauperis.
Very respectfully, yours, &c.
WbI. HENRY TRESCOT.
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THE SELF-INsTRUCTOR.


We have received from r. W. HABEnsHAN, ESQ. ccpy
OF his prospectus for publishing monthly in Charleston
South Carolina, periodical devoted to the cause Of
Southern eiucltion aud to be called the Self us,rue
tor" The work win be published in quaro Of sixteen
pages Illustrated with ongrayings, and to sabscIi
bcrs Ill - rcr year
Tie audable objects Of this enterprise set forth
with much ccarncss in the prospectus that neci
10 to for the work favorable considers
ton Ltn 70 invite attention to the following paragraphs
1t win not only serve as an organ through which Tie
friends % education may compare notes, but WI afford
al lie knowcdgc upon the subject which cia We gather
al from the experience of tie North AMI C Ggrole Il
VIII also treat 81 schools, school houses and systems Of
teaching.
u viii contain systematic instructions All subjects
usually studied IN schools arranged that Joutt q ord
nary intelligence may learn without other teacher and
parents who ave out Of reach OF schools may use il IN cd
ucadng ,heir children
~ vii afford systematic instruction i'll art aud SCI
epcc, cud tend 70 diau:o knowledge and ioyc OF TIE
byauai aud refining arts Of design, architecture, AMI
lands. aps gardening.
Instead % light tales, IL viii give historical inorna
au aad repUhhsh the adventures u the earlier nayga
tors and travellers biographies and sketches d tie r.
nHPhs Of those who have pursued knowledge under u-
cultes u viii also DO in part devoted % agriculture
far q 10 furnish extracts perhaps rcpubhcoons
q entire standard works upon the subject end vii also
treat upon politics science aud upon tie pohucai
history of England and tho uuiigd Ststes.
" Tic work viii indeed be devoted u tho Education
az the People, but viii contain much that via interest
the laost Instructed mind"
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that you will take thought about Two things
VIII prove 10 you that not mad-the supernatural
phenomena which so abound all hands, and the read
ing Of the book itself
am Ignorant sire, of court FORMS and pray you to
permit me- contrary doubtless to all established usage
70 hnish this letter with my only.
''VIcToR HEHSEouIs."
This letter was published proper names being omitted
with some remarks very naturally suggested by the SUBJ
ect and evidently in kind spirit towards the poor de-
luded writer Of the letter Mr.. neZnequin thereupon
addresses to the editor the Spiss:
"PAIs sTrExBRJ IL.
SIR: You said in your numberNe lOthhf this
month that an exiled Monagnard had just addressed
letter to the Emperor upon the subject of turning tables
That Monagnard is not exiled it is myself 1t is true
that commenced IN my communication with the other
world with tables and hats but have long since thrown
one side these vulgar instruments. My hand, placed
upon the paper moves of ITSELF and answers my ques-
tons with the pen hear voice in my This voice
is that of the Sptr Of the Earth 1t has dictated to me
inspired work which we have written together prin-
cpally Of rights The work contains moral for myself
as severe RS II was unexpected saw myself initiated
into the general organization of the universe the
life OF spirits, into astronomy, of which utterly ig
norant revelations that only give first taste of in
publication entitled Let Saue the Human Race
Suchs the title chosen by the Spirit the Earth If have
written to the Emperor ii is to be first of all that
the circulation of this book should meet with obstacles
have taken in behalf Of truths, of which merely
the communicating agent step contrary to all my
ecedens but for which console myself from the double
consideration that it is neither interested voluntary
expect from you the insertion of this letter in the
Independence Beige and pray you to accept my warm
est civilities. VICTOR HENsEQuIS,
misrepresentation Of the Department Of Saone ct Loire
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But an additional saving is to be made in time and dis
tance, both TO England and the Atlantic States by the
use Of railroads now in contemplation in progress and
by expected improvements in shore navigation Thus
from Liverpool to Halifax the trip may be made in six
days Thence by the great trunk railroad to Montreal
Toronto and Detroit, the passage win be made with
great rapdity and from any Of these latter ports,
from Boston or New York. the passenger may proceed
by either Of several routes New Orleans reaching the
latter city 10 three days less The whole distance be-
tween Halifax and New Orleans may be traversed in
three or four days The passage from New Orleans 70
the Pacific the Tehuanepec plank road 1t is claimed
will occupy but three days. and from the terminus the
Pacific to San Francisco the passage is expected to be
made in days Admitting these estimates in about
fourteen days passenger may be conveyed from Boston
or New York TO San Francisco.
Arrangements said to be in progress for the estab
shment oflnes Of steamships between New Orleans and
the gulf port Of Tehuantepec and between the port
the Pacific stle and Australia and San Francisco. The
time may soon come when, in London, ticket will DO
procurabe conveying passenger through, via Halifax,
New Orleans, and Tehuantepec to Australia or Cali
fornia
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NEBRAsKA.-The Platte (Missouri) Argus says: "Col.
MagYPESSY Commissioner Of Indian Affairs has address
ed the Deawares and other tribes Of Indians de-
string them TO make known to him, his return from
visiting the tribes above their wishes in reference to the
sale Of the whole part Of their lands We learn also
that the Shawnees willing dispose Of the south half
Of their territory, and that the Delawares willing to
sell the north half OF their land The price which these
Indians will ask is about 81 % per The Kickapoos
will probably sell out in toto this fall they will draw
their last annuity They want hunting grounds which can
be provided the Washita river. Upon the whole we
think the prospect for ertngphiag the title toa large
portion Of the Indian lands in Nebraska very good bet
ter than had expected. Nothing is calculated
tard prevent this arrangement but the iadyised and
illegal Eruption intsrmeddpg Of irresponsible and
authorized whites, who may irrtate and provoke the In
dans One thing Is certain that all such trU Be 0cn
~ The friends Of Nebraska ofaw and order, may
congratulate themselves upon tine happy anticipation Of
early contamination 81 lg! measures 70 induce the
settlement OF Nebraska BY the whites"
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ASorHER TRAGEpl Az BAltaoRE.--At Baltimore on Sl-
turday night bgtycgn1ll ard II o'clock q youth about
years age named Jss Robinson was passing op.
Pine street ID company with young man, party Of youths
II tie r fayctte street. a,saied them with SONS abu
sive p.thcts Robinson responded in terms somewhat SINH
sr and started towards the party with nt0ruon de-
maL3ns explanation Of their conduct lie had however,
advanced only few steps forward when tho number
drew revolver and fred four shots 10 quick Succession after
which the party fed with AL practicable speed uue % tho
balls passed completely through the Ia Of Robinson
whilst another entering ust above The of hp lodged IN he
abdomen whore i yet mains The odcaigr , remains
undiscovered. The above deporabeoc aifotherar
u instance 81 tho deadly ssuts eussutgd ky s TO pre-
yaen practice &c wearing deadly wsrpgus sad aw ior IT,
suppression, hope w tc sps, sssll ~ s approach
ing Le .islstJrs.- La{itr.ss lFrss,
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VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR-The City Coun-
the ground Of this fair commencing the LIST Of next
month in that city, and 1915 towards erecting gateway
The exhibition promises to be worthy Of the Old Domin-
ion The Virginia Central Railroad Company has not
ly offered to convey free Of charge oil articles for exhib
ton but to give free passage to and from Richmond to
all the members Of the society. The Danve Road has
to the determination, and the James River and
tie Kanawha Company have RENTED all tolls.
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THE ENrEnrEIsE.--Prof JEwgTT startled some people
with the pre- ct8n that tie late would mpingc Ia
its orbit On our earth and consequently u feared he
the cause of considerable damage So Ear howevcr was
this from frightening the Yankees that company them
was made 81 Il emC-at5 q the country IS soon "a
shoudb be annexed ani amazingly Disappointed hat
1t passed BIZ without taking them aboard They told us
they would have taken Up viii its tail IL they coad not
have got hold OF any better lots
Nsrarh Daiy Adrcrn,sr
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MR.. MAcAULAY ON "JuNIUs.o

The following letter, written by Mr.. MAcAULAY,
is just published, for the first time, in new edition
of Lord Mahon's " History Of England -
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The following table will exhibit the comparative dis
lance in miles San Francisco, in California by four
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-08-16
New York MarbIed Iron Works.

OEeE a,.a Sa!ss Room, No. 4!3 Rfoaaray, o;:asste
Ner Hdren Railroad Depot, Mdnutaoforu corne,
Of 9th arenue and 41h street, near the Crptdl Pal
ace, New York.
vINHE original and most extensive Manufacturers
i of MARRIEIIED CAST IRON MANTEI.S
TABLE TOPS, COLUMNS, PIASTERS, CLOCK
CASES, COUNTERS, sc. Also, all kinds of c asst
INGS, for Buildings, such as WINDOW LINTEI.S,
SILLS, DOOR-WAYS, BALCONIES, &c.
The above Company, having just completed new
and most extensive Foundry and Manufac,ory beg
leave to call the attention of Architects Builders
and the public generally TO their assortment of Mar
beiZed Iron Mantes, and other Articles which the,
are now producing on an enlarged scale; the beauty
and designs of which, and their exquisite finish have
never been equaled and cannet be excelled.
The exact limitations of the finest varieties of Mar
bic, such as Egyptian, Sienna, Brocatele, Ferd An
tiqIe Agate, Prince Albert, Jaspar, Pyrcnese. Light
Spar, White Statuary, &c, have elected the TN
qualified COMMUNICATION of connosseurs in Marbles,
and fully established their popularity with the pub
lie.
Some of the advantages in this discovery consist
in its capability of witlIStanding high degree of
heat, of resisting oils and acids, which stain and de-
face Marble, and their cbeapness, (being about one
third the cost in comparison with all other kinds OF
Manteis; aiso of being packed and sent with safety
to any part of the country.
The Marbling department is under the direction of
Mr.. T., SHOEMAKER, who first introduced this invaI-
liable discovery to the public, and demonstrated its
practical utility and application to metals and other
substances Circulars, with plates, exhibiting the
varieties of pattern, will be furnished when desired
Address orders and communications to
jy SEQ CHARLES CROSBY, Sec'y.
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Great Through Line 30 the Se~r.
"a e - 80 - -

baltimore HDa Ohio RQafroad. from Bun.
more Ia Ipko6ftRS, anil canasctinp tbs,t
arstB the large, near, S'Hd SpfeadL6 Sir0Ep,,,
Of the Union Lac on the OHIO, a,A III,
stages TO ZGnesrtHe, DC.
THIS EXPEDITIONS LIN Z being now thorough
i ly completed, by the iat- finishing OF the Gfrat
Board Tree Tunnel aud the road being in eycrIien,
Order the earnest attention travellers /, confident,
ly directed To Hs superior advantages and low fares
Inc scenery upon ms road Is of the most stupend
ous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Tram leaves Baltimore daily al
r. m, aud runs directly through 10 Wheeling (3S0
miles IN is or Is hours. including all stoppases az
riVlhs there at = or 3 p M, next day; passengers
leaving baltimore n a. IN. Law over for lnds-
ing IN Cumberland. q - mics.) and proceed Ih,n.,.
To Wheeling in the morning.
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington al a. M, and j. Ia., daily me.t,ne
the cars from Baliimcdv NJ the Washington juno
uon, (belter si.owR the Relay House, ml,-s
from Faisi..Sre.
At Wheeling, the Hnnvlfied steamers Of the
Union Line, which have Just been e,aaulctpd tox
this route, form daily connection win the cars
and convey passengers down tho Gsia ~ CinciEuatj
and Louisville where Ia. stages for Nashville *
or tle ~ L"ii1 aad New Orleans packets GIay b,-
taESH ty those gong further on.
Passengers for Columbus (nr Who prefer the land
route to CtcInIa!l and tler parts at Ohio and thp
West NAY also i.racccd direct from Wheeling in th.
oha stage Campany's excellent coaches over the
hest part Of the National Road To GAINESVILLE &c
and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsv!lle and Cleveland by Steam
boat and railroad viii also find this nosl Hgrcca biz.
route, there being regular and speedy come xian
at Wheeling 10 and from those places.
&C. Baggage checked through from Washington
to Wheeling. and no charge of transfer of pasScn-
gers or baggage,
Fare by through ticket with the right 10 lie over
anywhere on the rOute) from Washington 10 Wheel
ins - 30; To Cincinnati Sll; TO Louisville Sl2
Tickets to be had of MIR. Parsons. Agent al tia.
Railroad Station, Washington, and at the orh.-I
agents OF the Company. VIM. PARKER,
jyS General Superintendent
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MISCELLANEOUS



NEW FAMILY GROCERY STORE, WHOLE
IN SALE AND RETAIL-The Subscriber has
leased Tor term of years the well known Grocery
Stand at the of 9TH and Streets formerly Oc-
cupied by Mr.. John H. johnson; and having remod-
ted and fitted up handsomely, Is prepared TO offer
an extensive and wellseected stock of choice Fam
lily Groceries embracing every article of necessity
and luxury. which he Is determined to sell. either
wholesale or retail, upon good terms as any house
! in the city In his stock will always be found
WEIGH premium Family and other choice brands
of Family ana Extra Flour; Shay's sup sugar cured
Hams; best country and Baltimore cured Bacon:
Brown. Loaf, Crushed Puverised, Granulated, and
Brazil Sugars; Rio, Java, Laguyra, and other Cot
fees: Roasted and Ground Coffee, Superior =. H. Il
N. q. MoasSes superior Table Syrups; superior
strained Honey, in small cans.
TEAS.-Back and Green Teas, OF every grade
Especial attention paid to the selection oil 1eas.-
We can warrant them very superior.
CHEESE.-Best English Dairy, old EnlgIsh, Plne
Apple. sup Sago and other choice brands nf N. f.
and Goshen. Water, Soda. Sugar, Wine, and other
Crackers.
and kits; Herring, in barrels. half do; Smoked and
Scotch Herrnes: Smoked Beef very superior; Beef
and Buffalo Tongues Settlers sup. Bologna Saul
sage
CANDIES-Sperm, Adamantine. and other Can
dies; superior Lard in pals. for family use; superb
or Lard, in barrels, by the pound, or otherwise;
, SUNDRIES.-Pickles,P Preserves, branded Fruits,
Olives. Sar,ncs Pepper Sauces, French Mustard.
Prepared Horse Radish, Catsuis. sup salad Oil,
Preserved Ginger Macaroni, Nermacelia, Corn
Starch. Spices. English and American Mustard. Che
colae Broma, Farina, Gro Spices, Saleratus, Soda,
Yeast Powders fancy and plain soaps, &c. &c.
CHOICE BRANDlES. WINES, &c cask sup.
London Dock Dark Brandy, warranted pure, or no
sale. Pale. Champagne and other brands sup. Bran
dy, Old Rye Whisky 1893; Champagne: Madeira,
Lisbon Old Port. Sicily Muscatel, and other super
ior Wines; Cortials, Blackberry. Raspberry. and
Ginger Brandies; superior London Brown stout,
&c.; White Brandy, White Wine, and Cider Vine
gar.
TOBACCO, SNUFF AND SEGiRS.-Wnhout
enumeratine brands will only say that the lovers OF
The weed eau always find the choicest varieties
WOODEN WARE, BROOMS, &C.-Buckets,
Pals Tubs. Sleeves, Sugar aid Flour boxes, Butter
Prints. Rolling Pins, Broons, Scruhbng, Sweepin,,
w. Wash. busting, and Shoe Brushes.
FRUITS. NUTS, &C.-Almonds, RaiSins, Figs,
Dried Currants, Prtines. Citron, FibertS, English
Wanuts, Dates, &c.
\ further enumeration is deemed unnecessary, as
intend to be supplied with every article usually
found in first class Family Grocery
l respectfully ask an examination of my stock, and
pledge myself that nothing shall be wanting to give
entire satisfaction 20 all who may favor with their
patronage.
lb7-Goods sent promptly, and free of charge, to
any part ofthe city. f.. p. MILLER,
iulV 9:3-cOlm ItE and f.
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INDEPENDENT POLICE.

rOX s. kEESE, Independent Police Officers and
" Collectors, will attend 10 any business en-
trusted 10 tirm-in serving United States and Cieil
Warrants; Collecting and DiStraining for Rents; ar
resting Fugitiycs. and Agency business generally.
Reterrnces-P. Fendal r. Wallack. w. Len
OK, W. W. Seaton, and G: 5. WaIlack, esq.'s, and
to the citizens generally.
G. * X. vii! attend the offices of B. X. M0rsel r.
G. Dom. j. H. Goddard, J. j.. Smith, and the Jus
tees Offices generally to receive business. and witt
attend to all business entrusted to them it'll pron.pt-
ness.
TO- They may be found daily al the offices of T.
G. Dom and j. II. Goddard, Justices of the Peace,
on Louisiana avenue. adjoining the Bank of Wash
ngtOn, who will receive any business left for ,hem
WILLIAM cox,
iy Cliff A. F.. l.. KEESE.
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LAW NOTICE.

SlDNEY $. BAXTER, late Attorney General of
- virginia, has removed TO Washington to prac-
ticc law.
He Will practice in the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted states the courts Of the District of Columbia
and attend to any professional business confided to
him.
rs" Office i'm bnrrsOn's new building on Az ST
between Pennsylvania avenue and e. street
References: Hon. J. j. Alien, Hon. VIM. Daniel
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G.. b. Samue!. Hon
George H. Lea, OF the court Of appeals of Virginia
to the Judges of the circuit courts of Virginia. and
to tie Senators and memb, rs o; Congress from Viz
ginia. iyI9eoly
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NEW MUSIC.

lust received this nlorping--
- Lament OF the Blind Orphan Girl; Annie Lowe :;
Ida May; Thou art gone from my gaze; The Old
church yard; O,er the blue Wave; Flow on thou
Sh ming river; Home again; Do they miss me at
home; Yes, we hiss thee; Aunt Harriet Beccha
Stowe Moment dream Polka; Napoleon Polka
Paris Polka; Affection SchOtiiSchc; Home do; En-
pire Polka; Bunker Hill lHic kstep; Gothamite do ;
Atlantic SchOttiSchc: IN addition to large assert
ment OF the newest and most select publications
We receive music only a week, and then from
the publishers i'm Boston, New York, and Baltimore
Any piece not to be found in assortment will be
produced the following Tuesday morning.
JOHN L. ELLIS,
iy 10 Pa avenue. BET. 9Th & 10Th sis
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CABINET MAKER l. UNDERTAKEN,
METROPOLITAN HARDWARE STORE,

Pennsylvania arciuc, kefwfen 9th and 10Th streets
NEXT DOOR 10 GAIT 4 BRaTPsRs' JEwELRY STORE,
WASHINGTON, u. g.
GOODS AS Low, wholesale or retail, rs in any
~ city p the Union.
BUILDISG MATERItI.s.
Particular attention gwen to this department i'm
procuring and keeping constantly on hand Il great
variety OF the latest and most approved style of
Goods required by Carpenters ard Builders.
COACHMAkERS AND SADDLERS HARD
WARE.
The only complete assortment in the District con-
siStina Of everything required in the business
CABINE1-MAEERS AND UPHOLSTERY
GOODS.
Looking Glass Plates, Hair Cloth, Cured Hair.
Mos, Gimp and Gimp Tacks, Webbing. Springs
Casters, Walnut, Mahogany, and Rose Wood
Moulding, &c.
SPORTING GOODS.
Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Ammunition of all kinds,
Bowie Knives, Gun Fixinss, Fishing Tackle, &c.
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
Very snperiar Iqhlc Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils,
Silver Plated Spoons and Forks, German Silver and
Britannia, Ditto.
For VARIETY STORES.
Bird Cages, Bat Balls. Marbles. India Rubber
Goods, Percussion Caps, Fishing Lines, Pcnknives,
Tack>, Pistols, &e., very low at wholesale.
jy li-eo3m III. LINDSLEY.
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OPINIONS OF THE MEDICAL FACULTY.

OPINIONS OF THE MEDICAL FACULTY.
BALTIMORE, March II. 1851.
Mrs. B. b. Norris-Dear Madam: 1t gives me
great pleasure in recommending to public favor your
valuable medicine Cedar Tar,) excellent pre-
tentative curative in the first stages of bronchial
affections. diseases of the lungs, and also As
very valuable tonic. Yours, very respectfully,
T. IL. WRIGHT, NJ ID.
BALTIMORE, Mnrch ~, 1851.
Mrs. B. u. Noris-Madam: 1t gives me pleasure
TO recommend to the favorable notice of the public
your valuable medicine, Cedar Tar,) i'll bronchial
affections and diseases OF the lungs.
THOMAS OwINGs, NJ. d.
We invite the attention of the public to the follow
ing certificate from tile Rev. Augustus Webster d. d.,
one of the Pastors of St Johns Church, Liberty St,
Baltimore
BALTIMORE, October %, 1851.
Mrs. II. B. Noris-Dear Madam: Having used
Nlur Cedar Tar with benefit 10 My throat [ very
cheerfully give my testimony to Its excellence.
With respect, A. WEBSTER.
BALTIMORE, May 81, 1851.
Mrs. Norris-Dear Madam: Permit me to say to
yO for the benefit of others similarly afflicted, that
was taken last November with severe cough and a
general weakness that completely Frustrated me.
For several months was so far reduced that could
not attend to my business. / became weak that
WAS not able to sit up for more than half hour at
time, when would be compelled to lie down to
gain strength. tried dozen different articles re-
commended to me as cures, but received no relief
from any of them My cough and weakness increas-
ed and. IN fact, was so far gone that seriously
thought should die, when heard of your valuable
medicine, the Cedar Tar tried it, and had taken
it but few days before found great relief MY an
petite became so good that could eat anything that
was placed before Inc. L would recommend il to
all afflicted like myself, certain cure for con-
slider myself now perfectly well.
Yours respectfully, J.F MARTIN
No. 1913, Franklin street.
For sale by Druggists throughout the City and Dis
trict of Columbia.
W- Price 81 per bottle, or six bottles Cor S..
jy 5-f