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WASHINGTON, d. G.
For the National Era.
on sslth01a an alld,s0os' read me for my Saless
LINES TO MRS. MARSH.

That the Presents Ideal is but the Real Of the Flu
ture, and the power Of the win agent in real
yng the Idoal in our nature constitute the morale
# the following poem.
Regarded in artistic point Of view, it is an at
tempt to introduce the anapaestic measure in blank
verso aud it may be mentioned, in conclusion, that
one Of the principal objects which the author had in
view, in writing this poem, was to produce, not a
mere hot-bed exotic, imported from the gardens OF
European taste, but native plant, originating in
our own cline nurtured on our own soil, and whose
every characteristic might be embodied in the name,
" American" How far the experiment has succeed
cd is referred to tho better judgment Of the reader.
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NEWSPAPER AaENCiEA

" B.rALMER the American swsps,er Agent IA zen,
for the National Era and authcrssd 70 tab, Ady,-
usements and subscriptions At the az n,
His onces 1T Boston, ongress street New Ycrt
Tribune Building Philsdephis northwest corner Of Third
and Chestnut streets Baltimore south corner Of
and Fsyette streets.
~ \. M.PETTsNGlLLI NevspsPoI Adsset,sing Sub
scripon and Collecting Agent No 40 state street Bostoo
(Jonrnsi building 40 slso sser' 80 ,h- s~a
To THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
7 HE MADISON HOUSE, located on Main street bs-
tween Front and Colambis CTNCfNNA IT, has been
much enlarged during the past nov open 70
entertain It's former patrons and portion Of travelling
pubic.
Merchants traders and others visiting the city will ind
the Madison House we'll located good and
prices moderate. J. w. GARRISON n Co
Nov. 4-3m propris.
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its extent. We performed our part of the
treaty but Spsin did not and violated it. AL
though those fifty men were taken in arms,
they had a right to a fair and public trial.
This was clear and distinct stipulation in the
treaty; but the Spanish authorities denied it,
They were tried in secret, and shot down in
violation of the treaty which Mr.. Fillmore was
trying to carry out Ii he was trying to carry
out the treaty against "flibusters' why did he
not show equal industry and good will in car
rying ont the feature which gave to them a
fair trial
Mr. Brooks remarked that those persons all
had trial under the two highest courts Of
that island
Mr.. Polk replied Justice in this country is
an altar at which we worship. Spanish JUS
tice He was astonished to find the gentleman
from New York approving oft IL is a mock
cry. Where American citizens are not protect
ed by this Government The had like to have
said pusillanimous Administration, but he
would not) foreign nations will not respect our
rights. Did the gentleman come here to up
prove of it. and say our Government did right
in submitting to mock trial before military
commission, without counsel on behalf OF thu
prisoners, and without an opPortunitY being
afforded them of communicating with then
friends for the purpose of bringing the facts +
light!
Mr. Brooks desired to reply, but the gentle
man refused to yield the floor
Mr. Polk resumed, saying that the Govern
ment stands in this light before the world Fiit.
men slaughtered in Cubs, in violation OF trea
ties, and you submit to it. This is not onl.
submitted to, but a salute Is fired IN honor
the return Of the Spanish Consul. What wroni
can Spain perpetrste to drive you h the do
fence Of your flag! This will be the only ques
ton, if the policy to which he had adverted b
carried out
He would not discuss the "Thrasher an
the Crescent City, cases He intended yes
terday TO enter into the discussion, rs the bloc,
was up and the debate was running
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In order TO recompense friends for their abOrs pro
noting the circulation Of the Farmer offer the foil win.
Premiums 10 IndiuiduaLs
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against the acquisition of Cuba, but, if it should
become great national object to have Cuba,
he could not conceive that danger is TO be APP
pretended from the acquisition. He thus re-
piled to the gentleman who spoke of the reluct-
ance with which he subscribed to the Compro-
mise, to show him that North Carolina W AZ right
and he wrong One of the leading terms of
settlement was, that all territory acquired and
belonging to the United States should be left
open Tor the people to form such institutions as
they should see fit. He considered this oues
ton not only Tor the South but for the North
IL was the establishment OF the old Republican
principle, on which our institutions rest, name
ly that oil people have right to govern them
selves as they please. He contended, then, that
for the General Government to attempt to con-
troll the people, and impose restrictions, would
be as odlous as was the attempt of the British
Government to impose taxes on the colonists
without representation. He held this to be the
greatest triumph OF Republican principles since
tho formation OF the Constitution If we ac-
quire Canada, or Cuba or Mexico-whereyer
our flag toats-each community can govern
itself as 1t pleases. Never take anything wrong.
fully; but 1t you carry this principle with YOU
you may have an ocean-bound Republic. That
principle is, that you shall let each govern itself
Us il pleases. With this principle, there can
be no apprehension of danger from acquisition.
MIR, Bayly, of Virginia, preferred to reserve
what he desired to say until the correspondence
called for comes in and he begged leave to
suggest that it would be quite as we'll to post
pone all discussion until we shall know precise
ly everything which has been done by the AID.
ministration.
Mr., Brown, Of Mississippi, replied to several
points in the speech of the gentleman from
North Carolina, Mr.. Venable; and in the
course Of his remarks he said he thought the
Creoles in the island Of Cuba if they feel them.
selves oppressed, have the same right to take
up arms, inherited from the Almighty as the
American colonies had and that citizens Of the
United States have us much right to assist
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COAP, STARCH, WRAPPING PAPER,
~ Irvine, Matches, Cotton Yarns, Cotton Lines
&c. For sale by
aa4 JAMES B. SHELTON
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LATEST MAIL NEWS.
WASHINGTON NEWS.

,yo extract from the letter of "zeke,' yester.
49, Republic the following items:
Tho Secretary of the Treasury gives notice to.
-, :, the holders Of the six per cent stocks oil
Gay ,,.r authorized by the act OF April IL, 1872
ule w, rolsen,abe 3ist December, 1862; and also to
S1 tiers Of the six per cent stocks OF the loan
u. .,o,,;zni Ey the act of July, 1916 redeemaoie
az -yovelAer, 1856, that the Treasury Department
red 10 purchase before the fret day OF De
Ltssr next to the extent of two millions OF said
- :, nremium OF 16 per cent, on the stocks
F,,S reicenaola in 90, and of eight and hall
- conf on the stocks OF 40 roieelnable in 30
-,tber with interest on the pa Of the certificate
- the list Iulv las, to the dare o. the receipt and
...jn,,,ent AT the Treasury, with an allowance Of
ce6avs additional interest for the money 20 reach
Commander Riusgoid. in his dispatches frem
Madeira to which / referred in my last, writes in
forms @. great satisfaction relative to the perform
spce pf the vessels Of his command.
Daring bis passage across the Pacific, Conlman,
6 RinccoI3 has been 6iligent in taking and noting
ARCHAEOLOGICAL observations ami their results, and
fio naturasis OF the expedition have busted them
selves in collections and experimeuts-which Il is
believed viii add much 10 the general stock of sci
ent!fc knowledge.
The sixth Auditor for the Post Office Depart.
gent is busilv engaged in settling the accounts OF
crcIi, and debit balances due to or against late
rastInasters," OF which some four or FIVE thousand
had accumulated during ;he last I've years.
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Tbs Fcrer d: Neg Orlea

Seso OrleqHS, Aug. 20--The picayune says that
the Board OF Health win report the ntermens in all
the city cemeteries for the week ending at o'clock
this morning 70 be 1884, OF which 1865 were victims
OF the fever The report exhibits total increase OF
deaths over the previous week Of To- and over those
by fever alone of So and this too in the face of our
constantly reducing population. The total number
Ct deaths in four weeks ending this morning is 1862
Of which 1868 were from fever. The interlnen.s to-
day were 295, including 900 from yellow fever.
The disease, ii cannot be denied, is fearfully on
the increase The Howard Association has open.
cd several new hospitals, and they are rapidly fill
ing with patients. liberal aid has been rendered by
the citizens OF Baton Rouge, Natchez and other
places in the vicinity, hut il will require an immense
sun yet to successfully battle with the dreadful
scourge.
The weather IS unusually wet and the authorities
in hope OF staying the dreadful ravagcs have order
ed tar barrels TO be burned at night and cannon &c
he red
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THE SUICIDES AT MANCHESTER, n. H.-Testimo.
ny elected after the deaths Of Misses Cotton and
Cochran, prove that they were LED to their actbv
sighted affection In the cases of both their
attachments, it appears, cruelty tried with -
The similarity of their wrongs occasioned q close
sympathy and intimacy between them. Their de
Hibernate plan Of selfdestruction was carried or,
with sefpossessed and calm determination thai
is most re,na tkable
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NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE BUT TC

~ SELL CREAP!-CHINA CROCKERY AND
GLASS WARE-LARGE IMPORTA1IONS EN-
PECTED.-R. l.. HICkSON, 2l8 Broad Street, will
in few days be receiving direct from Potteres
large Stock of CROCKERY, and his store being too
small TO receive the new he hes alternative bnt
sell the old Stock cheap. His Stock of GLASS
WARE and CHINA is also large and well-selected.-
The whole Stock on hand, well that expected
being purchased and contracted for previous the
late advance in England, be viii be enabled sell
cheap.
TABLE CUTLERY, SPOONS, FORKS and La
DLES-with great variety of FANCY GOODS.
Just received, a large supply Of STONE WARE
and GLASS JARS
Country dealers solicited to call early
Goods Tor the country carefully packed. au %
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-
From tie Fisheries.

Boston, Aug. 22.-The Starlight (he vessel no
ticed by telegraph as having been eaptured) was
taken to Gaspe The schr Highlander was also seiz-
ed by the same steamer, but was subsequently re-
leased.
The schrs. Mary Niles and Ellen Proctor had been
chased out of the bay by cutter
Much excitement prevailed at Gloucester on the
subject.
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EARMVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY

Va. Military Institute, Aug. IT. 1858.
l.a1r Oct1
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q. \ .NAiu Cn,ne L.

Boston, Aug. 22.-The u. = ship Cyane arrived
OF Holmes Hole on Thursday last, and landed
Purscr Upha'n, on official business She was to de-
part III few days for the fisheries
Inc loss by the burning Of Gilberts piano factory
IN ms cry yesterday, Is estimated at S30,00O-in-
sured for $4,000
Inc ship Statfordshire arrived here this NOR ming
IN p days from Liverpool
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Collision ct Sea.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22.-The barque Cordelia,
from barbadoes which arrived here today, reports
coming IN collision, the night of July % with
pilot boat of6J tons She hove TO a soon as Dos
slOie, and hung her lights out He saw the pilot
boat Standing in 10 shore and hailed her but got 40
answer. When the moon rose, she could not be
seen.
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Ie!loto Etrer a INatche-

Na,ets., Miss, Aug. 20.-The yellow fever has
been raging here for several days. Ii is supposed
TO have been brong ht in vessels from New Orleans
Up to the present time, over 200 have died since
the epidemic broke out. The excitement Is very
great-nany have left the city and others are leay
ing every hour. A large building has been provid-
ed for hospital where the INDECENT sick are taken
having the epidemic
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lNeT YORK, Aug. 22.-Wnl Calder fugitive from
Greenock, Scotland, was arrested this morning on
board the ship Dircgo, charged with forgery and
robbery, alleged to have been committed in Green
ock, where he was employed by the Government
lie was arrested on e warrant issued by Judge Ed
nonds, under the Ashburton treaty
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THE MARKETS

BALTIMORE, august 23.-sales of $500 bbls Flour
at S5.l2. Wheat and Corn unchanged. No sales
since the receipt Of the Arabia's news
new YORK. August 23-Sales of 1000 bhls Flour
at firm rates; 1900 bushels Wheat at decline of
to, 3 cents 10000 bushels Corn at IS cents for
yellow
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Sailing of the Ham,

Mobile aug. 20.-The L. s. sloop Of war Albany
sailed from Pensacola en- Thursday last for New
York. Commodore Newton, who has recovered
from his recent illness, took command of the Al
bany.
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Railroad ,icridept

Lancaster Pa, Aug. 22-Two men, named Rot
terback and Gumpeach, had their arms broken in
the passenger train from Philadelphia to-day, by
coming in contact with the freight train. Anputa-
ton became necessary in one case
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BY GODDIN 4 APPERsON.

IENRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
LOT, NEAR ARCH AND SECOND SITS
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-By virtue of a trust
deed executed by Henry Lerlay, dated 18th Februa-
Ty 1922 duly recorded in Richmond Hastings Court.
snail, at the request of the creditor thereby Sc
cared, proceed to sell, at public auction on the pre-
misses, on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, the I'd Septen,-
TATE conveyed thereby, consisting of LOT. with a
small HOUSE thereon, fronting 20 feet on an allev.
cher's estate - -
Terms made known at the time of sale.
The title is believed to be perfect; but the subscr
Der Will convey with the usual special warranty
w. W. SNEAD, Trustee
Sale conducted by GoDDIN & APPERsoN, Aucts
r S-lmmediately after the above sale, will be
sold HOUSE and LOT adjoining the above.
au2 % ~ T.
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Yesterdays Republic says Mr.. Herbert would
try hiF ,hfhtall boat on the Potomac that day He
had built model, and would start in from Aqua
Creek, and if the wind was not unfavorable he
would, perhaps, beat the steamer TO Washiugtoni
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Washington .4fatrS.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The arrangements of the
Congressional Library have been completed and
the rooms opened.
Captain }. c. Marriott Of Baltimore. has ac
cepted the appointment of Secretary Of Legation
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sNorcments Of Mormon .5fiss;onori,s

81. L0Uis, Aug. 22-The steamer Robert Camp
bell has arrived from Council Bluffs having among
Eer passengers q Mormon Missionaries en- route
Tor the Old World. The health of Utah was ex-
celent. They bring block of marble, donated
by the Territory OF Utah tor the Washington Menu
Iuep+
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MISSION TO FRANcE.-The Washington Star
thinks the Mission to France will not be rendered
to Mr. Cobb OF Georgia-to whom our telegraphic
despatch Monday morning assigned it.
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Later from. Texas.

-Netc Orleans, August 20.-Later accounts frern
Texas state that the report OF Lamar's death was
discredited. There was nothing definite as to the
result OF the elections. The crops looked promis-
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BY GODDlN K ApPERSON.
HARMS ON PLANK. RO&DFOP CATC

Il We intend on WEDNESDAY the a.. -.
at O'clock P NJ, to offer for sale at anc.ion on 49,
premises, GLENBURNIE, now occupied by Mr. slle
John Lawton, containing l81 acres and small IA
OF . acres-both situated the Westham nlant
road about a miles from Richmond. and which ma a
be viewed at any time previous to the sale
quantity OF WHEAT STRAW and OATS will
be offered for sale after the disposal Of the Farms as
well as two mich COWS; and -
A BOND of the Westham plank road COMPANY 70,
Sl50 and interest from its date at per cent sdSabt
preferably to any diriGend 10 the share holders
Also eight shares OF $25 each in the Westhau
plank road.
TERMS will be made known on the day of sale.
GODDIN l. APPERSON
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ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.

New YORK. August 23.-The steamer Pacific is
below, apparently all right, notwithstanding the re-
port that she was ashore on Nantucket shoals Her
foreign dates are TO the 10Th.
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Cumberland, Aug. %, 9 P. M-No more deaths
from cholera have occurred to-day. Those previ
Ously reported, were mostly old eases. The ply
sicians say that the disease is positively abatng and
is easily controlled. Few deaths will probably now
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AID FROM

LOUISVILLE, August 23-Three thousand dollars
have been collected here to aid the New Orleans
sufferers, and double that amount will be raised
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Al Chicago German woman was drawing viii
lJ~ carriage, in which was an infant year old
when In endeavdfing 10 cross the road quickly in
the rear OF wagon. she tipped the little car
riage and dislocated the child's neck causing its
instant death.
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Later from -Haracaibo.

Nelo YORK, August 22-Later dates from Mara
caiho state that the difficulties between the people
and the Government had been amicably adjusted
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EDUCATION.


LASSICAL AND MATHEN1TTrT
aEoi, GaAspsEMaYt,m ,ERNEsT yoLaER. Pr = Al
ins,n.;a, :. pAIToN, PRINCIPALsTbess i and ana
CAL and nPf1i Ep ,hhGcfsssh GLASS;
viii no ,nsa ,or entering any college OF the raf
me ioliowng ten months. The suhsrrihanext. for
s psen connected with two Of the most os1, who
male acquaintance both with the rean,suaan fnti-
soheHes and the deficiencies of prensra., Of
me rh that they will give ample latter
The Classics and the Modern Lanrn....
sS oy pr T. voiser; the Mathematics and Fn Dc
competent assistaniswill be employed necessary
TERMS.
ror Classics aud Mathematics, $50, for each -,
Modern Languages S20-one- half payabis OF the
the remainder on the LIST of March, - aosance,
roT particulars see our Prospectus, which will he
The School will be on Shockoe Hill, the loc.,,a. ;.
be announced hereafter. Early appcations - 20
sired. Apply either of the undersiuned ~ Ie ae-
ger may be found at his Office, corner of NJ; OF
llth Streets aud Mr. Patton--for the NEXT . ~ aiid
ut his fathers residence, corner of 9th and Franlli
streets. ERNEST VOLf;ER
GEORGE s. PATTON
REFERENCES:
Visitors and Faculty of University of Va; Facplt,
of Virginia Military Institute; Rev. DIR. Edward Ro-
bnson, New York; Professor Longfellow aud Docfor
CharlesiBeck of Harvard University, George Ticknor
Esq, Boston.
Alta maeting of the Board of Visitors, held Tues
day, June 18th, 1855
cate the learning zeal and ability of DR.. E.Volger
who for time acted Assistant Instructor in the
School of Modern Languages in the University of
Virginia and deeply regret, well the which
placed him under the necessity of relinquishng his
official employment il the institution, the loss of
his valuable services.
Tes.e, ). q. TUCKER,
Secretary Of Board of Visitors.
Dr. Ernest Volger has, during two sessions, acted
Assistant instructor in the School of Modern Lam
guages Profound and extensive IL arnng, combine
with great facility and tact in communicating know
ledge Others have secured him unusual success
as Teacher. In his private intercourse with stu
dents also, his hgh-toned principles and gentemany
| department have exercised most healthtul infu-
ence.
am well convinced, therefore, that DR.. Volger is
| eminenty qualified direct higher Latin school,
and well deserves the confidence of parents and
| dams. Nj. SCHELE DE WE'RE,
| Prot. of Modern Languages, &c.
| University Of Va, June LIST, 1858.
| do with great confidence, recommend Mr.. Geo.
S. Patton emnently qualified to take charge of q
Classical and Mathematical Academy. Mr.. Patton
/ was of the most distinguished graduates of his
class and possesses qualifications that entite him to
| most liberal support.
| FRANCIS H. SMITH, Superintendent.
| Va. Military Institute, Aug. II, 1858.
| au 24-3:awtOctl
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AlpbeBse Allis aged q, brother of the editor OF
the New Orleans Pieayune, died OF yellow fever On
the 18th
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E'OR HIRE have for hire for the bal
Il ance of the year, a NEGRO MAN, which
With 10 hiTe 70 attend TO Light work. APP, ~ Ia
ED. ID. EACHO,
saN Genl. Agent aud Collector
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sT. JOSEPH'S FEMALE ACADEMY

ST. JOSEPH'S FEMALE ACADEMY,
~ RICHMOND VA-Conducted by the SISTERS
OF CHARITY-corner of Marshall and 4th streets.
This institution viii resume studies on the 18th Au-
gust.
Boarders, for board tuition, bed and bedding wash
ing and mending, pay ANNUALLY in advanc $ll0
per annum. Doctors fee S.
Day scholars according TO the branches they study
pay QUARTERLY in advance, from 81 to Sc per guar
ter.
An extra is charged in the ornamental branches
as Music, Painting, French and Embroidery, for
tuition and use of instruments.
Letters addressed to sister Rosaia Green, St. Jos
academy, or to 1t. Rev. Bishop McGll will meet
prompt attention
Children of any religious denomination are admit
ted, condition of conforming to the general disci-
pine of the school au S-lm*