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From Gleason's Pictorial.l
WAITS FROM WASHINGTON.
BY BEN: PERLEY POORE.

Exceptions have been taken, by two es-
teemed editors, to my opinion of Green
ough's Statue of Washington. Well the
Pictorial is not O vehicle for controversy,
neither feel l any disposition to engage in
any personal discussions but must en-
dorse what have said, and protest against
the propriety of representing Washington
as classical hero. No scholastic rules, no
arguments drawn from the beau-ideal, can
reconcile me to the destruction of individu-
ality and identity, that an artist may hide
his incompetency under the folds of antique
drapery. A halfnaked man, with toga,
sandals and Roman sword, cannot be Wash
ington-the citizen general of '76. And if
the ancient sculptors used this garb, it was
because it was the costume of those whom
they reproduced in marble If they had
clothed their statues in the costume of
Egypt-the country to which they were in
debted for their alphabet of the art-we
should laugh at their poor taste, and scoff
at their servile and merely initiative excel
lence. Grecian sculptors were original and
independent, only because they allowed
their genius to combine from all around
them. Proportion, beauty, costume-all
were natural. If Praxiteles were new
alive, and had to execute statue of Wash
ington, the same principle and sentiment
which made him original in his life. time
would preserve him original now, and he
would reject the pedantic flourish of drapery
around the limbs Of the Western Cincinna-
tus. Like Clarke Mills, he would feel that
his grand aim ought to be to characterize
the man, and to stamp him with his own
unique individuality. This Mr. Greenough
failed to do, and by substituting another
identity, he imposed upon q nation, which
ordered statue of Washington. So much
for "my sentiments upon this ve1ed
question of art and will conclude with
q jeu d. esprit suggested by naked statue
of Apollo crowning Merit:
s.Merit, if thou art bless'd with riches,
pray thee buy pair Of breeches!
And give them to thy naked brother,
For one good turn deserves another
Clarke Mills proposes to make his eques-
trian statue Of the great chieftain thirty feet
high, which will render it imposing indeed
Some four centuries before Christ, bronze
statues abouuded in Greece, where the art
of casting them was ultimately brought to
the highest degree Of perfection by Lyslppu'
and his disciples. The art Of casting bronze
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r. A. TUCKER,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
UNDER NATIONAL HOTEL,

rs FULLY prepare, in bis usual style, to supply
i his customers and the public with the various
articles of airing apparel sppertain -ng to gen
tleman'a wardrobe
Members of Congress and strangers, visiting the
city arc invited to call and examine his goods,
ssting of Cloths Of various grades, coors AID
taetspes. aud s3ssorts of CAemsess, ~ ting, 10 10
dc l6-
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MECHANICS BANK. GEORGETOWN

T>H1S INSTITUTION is now doing General Bank
/ ing Business. Office under the Union Hotel cor
ner Bridge aud WASHINGTON streets, G.orgetown. I'd
c. where its notes will be redeemed in specie ~
T. w. CUNCH, Cashier.
GEoRGErowN, ID. c. 1852
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
TO AN ABSENT WIFE.
By G. d. PRENTICE.

'Tis Morn-the sea breeze seems to bring
Joy. hea tn, and freshness on its wing;
Bright flowers, to me all strange and new,
Are glittering in the early dew
And perfumes rise from every grove,
As incense to the clouds that move
Like spirits DER yon welkin clear;
But am sad-thou art not here!
'Tis Noon "a calm, unbroken sleep
Is ON the blue wave of the deep;
A soft haze, like fairy dream,
Is floating over wood and stream,
And many broad magnolia flower,
Within its shadowy woodland bower,
Is cleaning like lovely star;
But am sad-thou art afar!
'Tis Eve :-on earth the sunset skies
Are rinting their own Eden dyes;
The stars come down and trembling glow,
Like blossoms in the wave below.
And like an unseen spirit, the breeze
Seems lingering midst those orange trees
Breathing its music round the spot;
But sm sad-I see thee not
'Tis Midnight t:-with q soothing spell
The far.of tones Of ocean swell
Soft as q mothers cadence mild,
Low bending DER her sleeping child;
And on each wandering breeze are heard
The rich notes of the mocking bird,
In many a wild and wondrous lay.
But am sad-thou art away!
sink in Dreams:-Low, sweet, and clear,
Thy own dear voice Is in my ear;
Arour d my cheek thy tresses twine-
Thy own loved hand is clasped in mine,
Thy own soft lip to mine is pressed,
Thy head il pillowed on my breast;
Oh have all my heart holds dear,
And I am happy-thou art here!
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b6T A Congressman from down East
says that she kind o. guesses that the
House. will be considerably eriv. W With
usiuess this week"
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E. C. CARRINGTON.
Attorney and Counseller-at-Law

DRACTICES in all the Courts Of the District, and
Il attends to tho prosecution of Claims before Con-
yrrss an the Executive departments
~ Office east wing Of the City Hall.
feb II
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3. II. LASKEY,
Attorney and COuns nscller.at.Law

DRACTICES in the Courts of the District and
Il prosecutes claims Of every description before the
several Executive Departments and before Congress-
- Office on Louisiana avenue near Sixth street.
dec 30
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GREAT MEDICAL DICoYERY /!

MYTH such testimony, no stronger proof can be
w given, unlessit be trial ofthis wonderful Hamp
toms Vegetable Tincture.-
Let the affctedread read
BARRELLvILLE, ALLEGANY COUNTY, (Md.,)
May 4, 1852.
To Aessrs Mortimer d Mowbray:
DEAR SIRs: In justice to DR.. Hamptons Vegetable
Tincture, wish to uform you that taken sick
on the Sd day of January last, with affection Of
the stomach, bowels, and kidneys. l was attended
by four eminent physicians for than two
months-all to little effect. had seme know
ledge the great virtue in Hamptons Tincture from
one bottle which my wife had taken two years
since
1 to the conclusion that would take no
moremedicine from my physicians, but try the
Tincture; and am happy tn inform you had not
taken it two days before l felt its powerful in
tiuence upon my stomach. 1 have continued using
the Tincture and am able to leave my room, and
can eat any common diet without much inconve-
nience or pressure on my stomach.
The afflicted or their friends are daily visiting me,
to learn Of the great virtue there is in this Tncturs
Of HamptOn's
one especially from young lady who has been
fined to her room twelve mouths, with q disease Of
the head. affecting the brain.
Respectfully yours, Z. W. HALL.
On the permancy Of tho cure hear him. Still
another letter from the above!
BARREILv1l1E, ALLEGANY COUNTY, (Md.,)
October IL, 1852
NcssrS. Mortimer d MOtC6TGy:
DEAR SRs: am happy to inform you that this
day finds me in the enjoyment OF good health, by
the use of your Hampton's Tincture and the blessing
of God. | enabled to pursue my daily avOca-
tions as usual. and have great desire that the
afflicted should know the great cura,iv powers of the
Tincture.
Ium with respect, yours, e. W. HALL
THE ALMOST MIRACULOUS CURES made by
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture most respect
able citizens-men well known and tred-we cha-
lenge the world to show anything on record in med
cine to equal it. Many hundreds ,oho hare felt its heal
i1l0 potccrs bear the testimony.
BALTIMORE, July 6, 1852,
Msssrs. Mortimer d ho,obrdy: Gents Last Sep
tember attacked with erysipelas, from which
ter OF this last November took deep cold, which
led to what my physician told bilious
pleursy, which left me with constant, deeply seat
ed, and painful cough, having rest day night
and constantly throwing up from my lungs thick
matter. became much emaciated, growing weaker
every day. and keeping bed the greater part of the
time My friends thought ] had the consumption,
and at times was also of the opinion. At this
stage of my disease after having tried many and
rous remedies, without success friend advised me
to try DIR. HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TIN NCURE,
and procured bottle, which now pronounce the
greatest medicine l took. Before had taken
half the contents of one bottle felt much i'm
proved: and now, having taken but t,0O bottles, my
cough and pains hare entirely left me, and am ena
bieI to attend to business. / can truly say that.
with the blessing of God, have been restored to
| valuable medicine. Yours, WESLEY ROCK,
Schroeder, near Saratoga street.
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PORTSMOUTH, (Va,) Aug. Is, 1851.
Mr.. j. z. Boush-Dear Sir: Viii am in general
opposed to Patent Medicines, candor compeis me to
state that 1 have great confidence in the virtues
of Hampton's Vegetable Tincture. For several
months past have used it in my family, and in Dy
spepsia loss of Appetite dizziness, and general de-
bility with entire success So far my experience
extends, therefore, L take pleasure in recommend
ing it to the afflicted safe and efficient remedy
VERNON ESKRIDGE,
For sale by C. stott Co., Washington, D. C.
Wallace Elliet, cor. F and 18th SITS.
D. B. Clarke, cor. Md. av. Il ith at
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Mclntires. cor. and 7th st.
Gray Ballantyne 7th ST., near E.
X. S. 7. Cissell, Georgetown.
c. c. Berry, Alexandria, Va.
And by Druggists generally, every where.
MORTIMER L NOWBRAY,
General Agents, Baltimore st.
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The SnoceRsion
Al BATTAR.

The course of events in New York has alarm
ed the Washington 1 mon, not only for the pre-
sent peace of what ii terms the National De-
mocracy." but also for what it, in most unrepub-
ican phraseology, styles ." the Succession II
says:
I'VE have been long satisfied, and ON several
occasions have insisted that tie originators and
promoters of the fatal discussions In our party in
New Y Tk had formed the Deliberate design of
breaking down the present administration for the
purpose of eleyoing upon its ruin iavorite aspi-
rant for the succession"
This assertion il predioates upon a recent aj-
dress of the Young Mon's Democratic Club of
New York." one paragraph of which reads thus
1--WE call upon the young men in this State,
and throughout the Union, 10 begin forthwith pa
triotie aud thorough organization for the next
presidential contest. We NAV have to contend
until 1856 against those in power from whom we
should rather expect cheerful and efficient aid
We have no donbt that combined effort Of the
national democracy will make il certain that when
we next elevate one of our party 70 the highest
station, no intrigue of traitors lurking among Us
will induce the man of our selection to disregard
the wishes oppose the interests of the party hy
which he was elevated. We have already com
menced the campaign
Upon this the Union proceeds 10 remark.
The mask is here dropped, and the issue is
openly made 1t is no longer disguised that the
late reitsals of these dsaffected partsans 10 CO.
operate for the promotion of democratic harmony
and strength, was in pursuance of deliberate
scheme to take the lead in preparing for the can
vass of 1856. Let, 1T be remembered that this
scheme originated as soon as the Cabinet was
formed, if, indeed, it had not its origin in the rr-
suit OF the Baltimore Convention, and that the
politicians who originated it have at no time lost
sight OF the one engrossing dea--the prostitution
OF the ADMINISTRATION and the elevation on its
runs OF ono of their own number to the Prrsi-
deney. They declare now that the campaign for
1856 = commenced Ii was, in fact commenced
a. soon as Coy. Marcy went into the cabinet in
stead OF Mr.. Dickinson, and the pronunciamento
has only been delayed from motives Of policy =
We can eonceiYe'of no proposition
more conclusive of hostility the administration
aud to the prosperity OF the democratic party than
that Of now opening the canvass for the success
sion The proposition Is only the more ongage-
Gus. because the reason assigned for this pre,na-
tnre agitation of the presidential question as.
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Richmond Markets, Nov. "a.

BAcoN.-M Mountain cured hog round, Saa9c;
City cured and Smthfeld, 10al04; Baltimore
Sides S3ai Shoulders Sia4 cents.
BurTER-Goshen prime quality, 20a23 cents :;
Mountain lSa20 cents
coFFEE-We quote Rio Hale; Laguyra LIZA
II; Java l23al3; Mocha 144a155 cents. The
stock of Rio and Laguyra in markets. very much
reduced.
Corn MEAL-Scarce; s5a9O cents per bushel
for country. Mills asking 80 cts; but little in
market.
FISH ackerel, No 3s, small, 7a7t: the lat
ter for Boston inspection; Halifax Herrings, No.
l. 5a5i yer Dbl; gross 34a4.
FLOUR Sales at So 6s, most holders ask 81.
Retail sales at this price
GUANO-S $40 from the wharf
LIVE SToCK-(J. Shocks Report)- Beef Cat
tie, scale weight, SO 25aS3 IS gross. Sheep, 81
5OaS3 nett. Hogs, S6daS7 nett
ToBACCo-We observe no material change in
our market We do not think common kinds so
well sustained; but do not alter our quotations.
Inferior Lugs S5aaS64 Good Working S64a74 :
Common to Middlng Leaf SS1a9 Good to Fine
Sloal3; Fancy last sales Sl75.
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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE

To The Voters eff Campbell:
Since the tims torholdng election for Commissioner
Of the Revenue in the East District of the county is fix
ed Mt early day render it POSSIBLE for me 10
see but Hw Of the voters in the district adopt this
method of announcing myself candidate for that Of
free nov % tide JNO n CLEMENT
~ We are authorized To announces WILLIAM c. Bun
roN candidate for the office of Commissioner of
Revenue, for the Eastern District e Campbell county,
20 fill out The unexpred OF Robert O. Dos resign
ed. (nov . dSct1decl
IS am candidate for the office of Commissioner
OF the Revenue in the Eastern District of this county,
mndo vacant by the resignation of Capt. T. O. Dnss
ny l6-c6t' STEPHEN \ DU1GIfn
~ Mr. Robert o. Doss having resigned the Office Of
Commissioner of Revenue from the Eastern District a.
Campbell County, announce myself candidate ro
that Office
ELECTlON-tirst Thursday in December.
nov l6-t At CilAS A HOLCOMBE
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The following gentlemen wern appointed II
I'll the blank in the above resolution. viz: samu-
Il McD Moore, !. ". Brockenbrough. and J. J.
Moorman.o of Rockbridge: II. w sheiiey and !.
J. Niche, of Augusta; J. I Harris and T.. Coli
man, Of Rockingham. L. G.. strayer and ;. 1.
Williams. OF Shonandoah.f. II. Miller aud W IL.
Anthony, Of Botetourt; and u. A. Carter and w
NJ. Cook. of Roanoke: and. motion,F. I. An
derson, of Botctourt, was added 10 the Commit
tee.
On motion Of +. II. Smith, il was unanimous
" Resoired That the members Of this convention
pledge themselves use their best efforts IN ear-
rying out the recommendations OF the Conven-
ton.
The meeting passed vote Of thanks to the
Odd Fellows for the ne Of their Hall.
The thanks of the Convention were returned to
the officers for the ability with which they had
presided and transacted the business of the meet
ing.
The Yalley,and other papers OF the state were
ON motion. requested to publish those proceed
ings.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
JOHN T. ANDERSON, PRIEST.
ALpHONso SMITH,
T.. +. PAXTON, so.ra,,,r;os
d. \. GARTER, 90
GREEN JAMES,
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1 AND FOEk SALE
A TRACT OF LAND.

~ lying in the county of Bcdfold4 miles obqs
Liberty, and within less than miles of neya
Tenn X. Road. 1t al joins the lands If RoLt c MI
ell, Charles Gill, VIM. Witt, and VIM Dooy. mn. i
tnins about 100 ACRES. About 60 Acre Of M. !
in woods, a portion of it being fine Tobacc, Il,
and well timbered. The open land was orgimly
good, and portion of il is still ia very fine hca Il
tract contains. also or 10 Acres Of rich BnrIrm h
There is alsu pom il,one nf the best Apple Orchard
the county. 1t lies well, and i well walerel n,
are no Improvements upon it. IN my absence + will
shown to any person wishing to see it, by Mr. Wa
Mr.. Dnoly This land will be sold on credit Of l.
and years, the purchaser being required to give !
with good personal security, and the title 10 the a
tanned until the whole purchase money Is paid
The foregoing sale will take place at Oak.Mla
the day mentioned, at | clock.
will, also sell privately, another Valuable IRl
OF LAND, situated about miles above Liberty M
daey on the r. R., and containing about 1890 A
Ii adjons the lands of Col. John W. Holt, Tho ca
bell. Robert RosebIough, and Others. More
one-half of this tract is in WOODS about 40 aca
which being rich Bottom Land. A putt of the Wi
Is in fine heat, and very pruductivc.-This land ie
on Litle Otttr, and is v, ry valuable About ljOA
of The wood land lies in body. immediately on ids
of the Va and Tenn. Railroad heavily timbercd, u
excellent TOBACCO LAND. This tract has
Hng-house an the usunl out buildings upon it, hal
are not in good repair. Those wishing to pua
can obtain all necessary information by nddre',Ig
at Liberty. HENRY W. MOSELH
nov .w4w
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TIE MERCANTILE NAVY or NHE UNITED
STATES is at present greater than that of the L.
nlted Kingdom of Great Britain, and the tonnage
of the single city, of New York is within n triHe
too of being equal to that of London 4 Liverpool
put together! According to statistic, our mer-
camille marine was, at the close of lastt year. up
wards of 40O00O0 tons, whilst that of Great Brit
ain was but 33O0,0 600 tons Several years ago the
tonnage of New York was considerably less than
that of London. AT the end of 1853, it exceeded
l,000O0O tons, whilst that of London was 6S2, 900
tons, and that of Liverpool 63l,0OO tons. These
are marvellous facts
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ea...naE..s
fTfr HIN lie
Lrnennurs rebaeeo and wheat Marke'.

LYNcnBuRG, Nov. %, 1853.
TonAcco.-R Receipts very light. Sales for Pm
mines 50 50a4 %; Lugs at - J0a5 %; Com
mon Leaf IS 5tia7 10, Shipping - 5',a9 e0 :
good manufacturing sl0a15.
WHEAT.-Receipts fair Sales for Red - 20
White | 30. NM. /. SMITH
Commission Merchant.
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Secretaries.
North River Company.


An adjourned general meeting Of the Stockhol-
ders of this company was held on Saturday the
10Th inst, Hugh Barclay presiding.
Whole number of shares present other than the
commonwealth I35l-entitled to 1I7 votes.
Commonwealth s-enttled to 29S votes.
The committee, appointed at former meeting
for raising stock, reported that there was sub
seribed 10 the new stock of the Company about
SI300O, leaving $4,000 yet TO BIO raised TO Sc
cure the conditional subscription of $4,000 ON
the part of the town.
Col. Reds motion for fixing the salary of the
President at $500 was indefinitely postponed
William McCorke WIS reelected President
without opposition and Dr. Jno. w. Paine and
Capt. Henry B. Jones were chosen company Di-
rectors.
Jas. Compton, John Ruff, X. Il. Barton, VIM.
6. White and Thos. H. Williamson were appon-
ted committee to examine the work OF the
whole line OF the company's improvement, and
see whether the work has been well executed and
the means of the company judciously expended.
Lexington Gdzette.