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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-14
THE RATIO BETWEEN THE PERIODIC TINES TINES AND
THE MEAN DISTANCES OF THE PLANETS

The following communication has been supmlI.eo
Who says Of IT, Z have the calculations
s bs . aRps sg, e1 ,0 and have been much %
the conviction which it leaves OF ITS truth. Il
sn no to me Mr. Cours has got at an important
principle exceedingly interesting, and probably
sastined to be Of great practical utility in science
We hone this article may attract the attention OF
scientific men, and that this novel and simple method
nav stand the test Of human scrutiny, Of talent anu
of itme. Mr. CouES, we understand, Is no" en-
gagged in preparing work on Astronomical science
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-14

Increase 500 90
From the above tables think il is conclusively shown
that there is not and be for time come
any increase Of commissions the year ending Both
June, 1851. And nasmuch it appears TO have been
the intention Of Congress and the officers Of the Depart
ment to have increased rather than have diminished
the commissions, am forced believe that there
some mistake made in fixing upon the schedule, and
1t probably occurred in this way: The schedule,
when applied TO equal with the DID, viii give
increase OF from to 25 per cent? but the effect Of the
reduction in the amount Of the from 10 to and
cents on the original amount have been omitted
in the calculation. Having hope succeeded in call
ing the attention Of the officers Of the Department and the
Postmasters to this subject gladly leave it to
perenced and ADLER heads As general thing post Office
clerks are on duty from twelve sixteen hours daily,
Sundays rarely ezcepted and their average pay is be-
ieved not to exceed $500 per 1t is to be hoped
that their abor will be increased and their pay de-
creased at the same time.
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4 POST OFFICE CLERK.

p s. omitted to state that the reason for fixing in the
above calculations the rate Of increase Of the number
rates at sixty per cent because that rate on 800
or less the two schedules will give equal Of
commissions and until the increase is greater than that
there can be no increase in the commissions over the year
endiag 30th June, 1853.
[The above article is from distant post Office
ED.
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lis popular delusion to believe that editor is a
public bellows bound to puff every thing and every body
that wants to use him.
He that showetb his passion tells his enemy where he
may hit him.
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An Office receiving $1,000 for con- at per cent 800
50 per cent Tor reduction 5000
New scale
5000
Add 60 per fr increase 5000 5000 at 10 per cont
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ON oil 800 and not exceeding - $50, these
Of reduction and increase in the number Of rates will
give actual reduction Of commissions this sum 2 ESQ.,
will give about an equal amount, as follows:
Office collecting the reduction, $3.50 per quarter
postage
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READ AND BE CONVINCED.
From the Boston Bee"

From the Boston Bee"
The editor said. Dee 22d,
DR.. HofGnd'S CELEBRATED German BMerS.
for the cure of Liver Complaint, Juandicc.
Dyspepsia, Chronic or Nervous Debility, is
dcservcdiy one OF the most popular mcdi-
cines Of the day. These Bitters have been
used by thousands and fr;cndat our elbow
says he has himself received IN cflrctual and
permanent cure Of Liver Complaint from the
use of this remedy. We are convinced that,
in the use Of these Bitters, the patient con-
stantly gains strength and Ni5or-a fact wor-
thy OF great consideration. They are plea
SAINT in taste and smell. and can be used by
persons with the most delicate stomachs W ith
safety, under any circumstances. We are
speaking from experience, aud to the afllic-
ted we advise their use.
"Scott's Weekly" one Of the best Ltora-
ry papers published, said, Aug. 25:
"Dr. HofdndS German BWcrs manufac-
turcd by DIR. Jackson, are now recommended
by some Of the most prominent members Of
the faculty ms an article of much efficacy i'm
cases Of female weakness. As such is the
case, we would advise all mothers to obtain
buttlc and thus save themselves much
sickness. Per5ons of dcbilitated constitu-
tions will find these bittcrs advantageous to
their health, rs we know from experience
the salutary effects they have upon weak
systems"
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LEONARD'S FLAvORING EX-
TRACTS, namely, Lemon, Vanilla, Rose,
Peach, Orange, for Cakes, Puddings,
Pies, Custards, Creams, Ices, SO, arc
very choice, and exceedingly convenient.
Housekeepers should never be without
them. Those who delight in tho de-
licious flavor and exquisite perfume Of
Fruits and Flowers, will find in these
Flavoring Extracts oil that they can
desire.
LEONARD'S LEMON SYRUP, being
made from FRUIT instead of from Acids,
as are all the ordinary kinds, is not only
far more pleasant, but also moro health
full and wholesome, and makes the most
agreeable Of summer drinks.
LEONARD'S MUSTARD.-Those de-
sirous Of using Mustard that is not half
rice-Aour, and wish it perfectly PURE,
should try I.eonards Pure Mustard, and
they will enjoy an article very different
from what is usually called Mustard.
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HOBE'NSACH'.S LIVER PILL.S

No part Of the system is more liable 70
disease than the LIVER, it serving as -
titcrcr to pnrify the blood or giving the
proper secretion to the bile: so that any
wrong action of the Liver affects tie other
important parts ofthc system. and results
variously in Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dys-
pcpsia, &c. Wc.shonld therefore watch
every symptom that might indicate wrong
action of the liver. These Pills being com.
posed otRoo'S and Plants furnished by na-
ture to heal the sick, viz: lst An EXpEC-
1ORAAT, which aTgmcnts the secretion
from the pulmonary mucus membrane, or
promotes the discharge Of sccrrtcd matter
ID. An ALTERNATIVE (Which change. in
some incApiicablc aud inscnsiblc mnnn@r the
certain morbid action of the system. Sd A
TONIC, which gives tone and strength 70
The, nervous :, stem, renewing health nId
yigor to all parts of the body. 4th. A CA
IllARTlC."hich acta.in pcffect harmony
with the other Ingredients. nnd operating ON
the bowels. and ,NprIling the whole mass of
corrupt and Ntrtcd matter and purifying
the blood whic destroys disease and restores
health.
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Teeth Extracted without Pa in.

Being troubled with raging tooth,
Patrick Murphy rushed into dentists of.
fee the other day, mufHing his howls Of
anguish in dirty red handkerchief
Faith, docther," he cried, drawing up
his right leg and drawing down his right
shoulder, with an expression of ineffablc
torture, "Pve got bloodthy bad grinder
that's thryin' to jump o me head, an l
see by yer sign that ye exthract teeth
without pain"
without pain, sir, and on the short
est notice." said the doctor, will you set
down I"
THAT will an sure you're very kind
docther, an ye dig out the stump rs soon
as iver ye like"
The tooth was out sooner than he could
have anticipated. He rubbed his eyes
and would not believe it was gone till he
had seen it on the dentists instrument,
and put his own dirty finger in the cavi,
ty.
ugh the ugly devil !" he muttered
doubling his fist at the innocent tooth
so I've got rid of ye at last Cheap
enough too; an it didn't hurt a bit. Bless
ye docther, yer very kind! an when !
have another such, shall be afther throu
blin' le again 7"
"Certainly, at any time"
Thank ye, docther! Good day, dear
docther"
But" said the dentist, 4 must trouble
you for my fee"
"Your-heyw
any fee-ffty cents"
"Fifty cents !" cried Patrick, in aston
shment, would be afther gvin' We fifty
cents? An what did come here for
but that l am poor devil, widout fifty
cents in the world, an We advertise to ex-
thract teeth for nothing I"
"For nothing! What do You meant
Faith, docthcr. don't Your sign read,
Teeth extracted widout payin (pain)i"
The earnestness and simplicity Of Pat
rick impressed the dentist so favorably,
that, laughing ut the blunder, he sent him
away without exacting his fee.
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A Lovers Mishaps.

There was two SAILS Iivin' in our town
Sal Stebbins and Sal Babit-real coru-fed
gals Il swow. Sal Stebbins would lift a
barrel of cider out of the eend Of cart as
quick as any other fell.r, and drink it, tew
Sal Babit was SO fat, she'd roll one way
as easy as t'other, and if anything lit
tie easier. " ell, there was corn ,husk-
ing, and went along with Sal Stebbins;
there was all the gals and boys sittin'
reound, and | got sot down so near Sal
Babit, that III be darned if didn't kiss
her aforc l Knew'd what I WAS abeout
Sal Stetbins she blushed; the blood rushed
right up into her hair; she was the best
red critter ever did see. | thought il
was all up with me, and sure enough il
was, for when I asked her if she would
60 hum with me, she said
No-you needn't trouble yourself moth
in tall about it,
well, if you're mind to get spunky,
guess | can git gal that will let me seehel
hum. Sal Babit, shall / 60 hum with
you2'
WELL says she, 4 don't mind if you
dew
Arter that, Sal Stebbins married fellel
by the name of Post-blind in one eve
and deaf in ono ear--jest to spite me
nothin' else; and / thought if she was a
mind to take feller that couldn't see OF
hear any tew well, I'd better let her slide;
so went away from hum, and was gone
jist about five years, and when got back
she had four little Posts. then went to
see how she got along. She asked me tc
cum in and set down; so l tuck cheer
and squatted, and we both squatted there
together. Her young ones was all run
min round on the floor; she pinted tew'em
and, said, in sort of braggin' way
You see them, don't your
YES says |, squintin' up one eye, q
see they're all jist like their daddy-blind
in one eye
shew was bilin' dunplin's at the time
and as soon as she saw me shut up one
eye, she out with hot dumplin' and lei
me, have it in t'other, which made mt
shut it up darned sight quicker than
ever did afore, and bain't been in love
since that time.
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Mtms 9tpms, Mr.

The GYPsIEs.-The origin of the peo-
lie called Gypsies has ltng been sui bject
various but unsuccessful antiquarian re-
."arch. In Western Europe they made
,!:eir appearance early in the fifteenth CEN
Try, under leader who styled himself
Iae Duke of Lower Egypt-(hence their
;.ngiish name.) Fortunetelling and thiev-
ng were then, as now, their predominant
cupations. They were at all times
lrrated as sorcerers and heather, and most
~vvere laws were repeatedly enacted
''sainst them without effect. At present,
his singular race may be found on nearly
very continent and island, distinct in m an
RS and customs from the people who
rirround them. In Germany, as well as
in England, they profess various trades, AS
m'nerant horse-dealers, smiths, farriers, etc.,
hut have never been reclaimed, in any
lumber, to settled occupations. The Gyp-
$ possess a language of their own, and
.le apparently destitute of religion, but
r. adily submit, themselves to outward OBJ
crvances, whenever they think it is for
',ieir interest-N. y. Dispatch.
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COMFORTS FOR HoMELY WoMEN.-
"Beauty," says Lord Kames, sis danger
Gus property, tending to corrupt the mind
Of the wife, though it soon loses its infu.
ence over the husband. A figure agreea.
ble and engaging, which inspires affection
without the ebric:y Of love, :" much safer
choice. The graces lose, their influence
like beauty. AT the end Of thirty years,
= virtuous woman, who makes an agree.
able companion, charms her husband
more than at first. The con- parison Of
love to fire holds good in one respect, that
the fercer it burns the sooner it is ex-
tingu.shed.
WARS IN A NAME l-In one Of the regi-
ments in Mexico, there was a corporal who,
when the roll was being called, refused TO
hnswear u the name of "Ebenezer Mead"
"The officer repeated the call" No an
swer.
"Is Ebenezer Mead on the groundp
"Eben Mead is here," qooth the corpo-
raj.
"The "Ebenezet' was repeatea again in
tone like nothwester.
captain" quoth the rampant corporal,
@your name Is Peter Read would YOU re-
sPond II you were called Peser-snezer
Readf :"
He wss taken to the guard houss, tsisd
FOR eontemPt, snd deprived Of his warrant
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PATENT MEDICINES, &C.
$500 G. H ALL E N G. E.

WHATEVER concerns the health and
w happiness of the people is at all times
of the most valuable Importance. take itl
for granted that every person will do al
in their power to save the lives of their chill
dren, and that every person will endeavor to
promote their own health at all sacrifces.-
feel 1t to be my duty to solemnly assure
you that WORMS, according TO the opinion
of the most celebrated physicians, are the
primary causes of a large majority of disea-
ses to which children and adults are liable ::
lfyou have an appetite continually chanvca-
bic from one kind of food to another. bad
breath, pain in the stomach. picking Mt the
nose hardness and fullness of the belly. dry
cough, slow fever pulse irrcgular-rcmem-
Der that all these denote Worms. and YOU
should at once apply the remedy
HOBENSAC CK'S WORM SYRTP
An article founded upon scientific princi-
pies, compounded with purely vegetable sub
stances, being perfectly safe when taken, and
can be given to the most tender infant with
decided beneficial effect. Where Bowel
Complaints and Diarrh9a have made them
weak and debiitated, the tonic properties of
my Worm Syrup arc such, that it stands
wothout an equal in the catalogue of mcdi-
>'iS' 'h SNliiS toHe ana strength to the StOm-
ach, which makes it an infaIible remedy for
those afflicted with Dyspepsia. The aston
ishing cures performed by this syrup. after
physicians have failed, is the best evidence
OF ITS superior efficacy over all others.
TIE TAPE WORM
This is the most difficult worm TO DESTROY
ofali that intestine human system, 1t prows
to an almost indefinite length. becoming so
collcd and fastened in the intcstincs and
stomach, affecting the health so sadly. as 70
c4msc st. Vitus' Dance, Fits, &c, that those
afflicted seldom ircvcr suspect that it is Tape
Worm hastcsing them TO an early grave. In
order to destroy this worm II very energetic
treatment must be pursued. ltwnuld. there
Tore, br proper to take q 10 s of my Liver
PriIs, so as to remove all distractions. that
the Worm Syrup may act direct upon the
worm, which must be taken in doses of ,
tab'cspc"nfuls times 4 day. These dircc-
tlonS followed have never been known TO fill
IN curing the most obstinate ease of Tape
Worm.
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MORE EVIDENCE.

The Hon. c. ID. IIineline, Mayor of the
City of Camden, n. j., SAYS:
"H9aGndS German BherS.-We have
seen many flattcring notices of this medicine,
and The source f;om which they came IN
iuced us to make inquiry respecting its mer-
IS. From inquiry We were persuaded to
use il, and must say we found il specific in
its action upon diseases of the liver and di-
gestive organs, ond the powerful influence
il cNcrts upon nervous prostraion is really
surprising. 1t calms and strengthens the
nerves, lringing them into state of reposc,
slaking sleep refreshing,
"lf his medicine was more generally used
we are satisfied there would be less sickness
rs from the stomach, liver, and nervous sys-
TEN the great majority of reai and imaginary
diseases emanate. Have them in a healthy
condition, and you can bid defiance to cpl.
denies generally. This extraordinary mcdi-
cine we would advise our friends who are at
all indisposcd to give it triai--it will re-
commend itself 1t should, in fact, be in
every family. No other medicine can pro.
duce such evidences of merit"
Evidence upon evidence has been received
(like the fOregoipg) from all sections of the
Union, the last three years, the strongest
testimony in its favor, is, that there is more
of it used in the practice of the regular Physi.
clans ofPhiladephia, Of than all other nostrnms
combined, II fact that can easily be establish.
ed, and fully proving that scientific prepar.
alton will meet with their quiet approval
when presented even in this form.
That this medicine will cure Liver Com.
plainL and Dyspepsia, no one can doubt af
ter using il rs directed. 1t acts specifically
upon the stomach and liver; it is preferable
to calomel in all bilious disedSeS--the effect
is immediate. They can be administered to
female or infant with safety and reliable bcnc.
Tit ut any time.
Look lceA 10 dIe marks Of The genuine.
They have the written signature of c. NJ
JACKSON upon the wrapper, and his name
blown in the bottle, t0iiiOHi rrhieh they art
spurious.
For sale Wholesale and Retail at the
GERMAN MEDICINE STORE,
No. 100 Arch street, one door below Sixth
Philadelphia; and by respectable dealer.
generally through the country.
PRICES REDUCED.
To enable all classes Of inyalids to enjoy
the advantages of their great restorative pow.
ers.
Single Bottle 10 Gents.
Also, for sale by J. ID. HALLE, Lancaster
c. ii.
Wholesale Agents for N. c., s. c., Geo.
DC, HAVILAND, HARRAL d Co.
Charleston, s. G.
April 9 cow Am
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YOUTH G. MANHOOD.
VIGOROUS LIFE OR A PREMATURE
DEATH.

Kinkeiin on Self PreSerrdiion-onlv 25 cents.
TIIIS BOOK, JUST PUBLISHED, Is
l. filed with useful information, on
the infirmitics and diseases of the human sys
TEN. 1t addresses itsclfalike to Youth, Man.
hood and Old Age-to all who apprchcnd or
suffer under the dire consequences of early
or prolonged indiscrctions-to all who feel
the exhaustive effects of baneful habits-to
all who in addition to declining physca en-
crgy. are the victims of nervous and mental
debility and of moping and melancholy dcs-
ponuency-tu all such DIR. II. would SAY
READ THIS BOOK!
The valuable advice and impressive warning
il gives will prevent years Of misery and suf-
fering. and save annually thousands of lives.
sjS% 4 remittance Of 25 cents, enclosed
in letter, addressed TO DR.. kinkcin, Phila
dclphia, will ensure book, under envelope
per return of mail.
DR.. X, Is years resident Physiciai,.
n w. corner of Sd and Union Street, be
tween Spruce and Pine, Philadelphia, may
be consulted confdentially.
He who places himself under the care OF
DR.. K. may rcligiously confide in his honor
rs gentleman, and confidently rely upon
his skill as physician.
Persons at distance may address DIRK
by letter, (prcpaid) and be cured at home.
Packages of medicines, directions &c foi
nded, by sending II remittance, and ut up
secure from damage or curiosity.
Booksellers, News Agents, Pcdlcrs, Can
vassers, and all others supplied with the n
bove work Mt very low rates lily
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~ WHEN the british feet arrived of
New Orleans in December, 1914, previous
to Packenham landing his army, the ad-
mIral of the aeet sent his compliments to
Gen. Jackson, and informed him, that he
(the admiraD would do himself the honor
of eating his Christmas dinner in New Or
leans
MAY be so" replied old Hickory; aba.
/ shall do myself the honor of setting at
the head of the table"
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The melancholy intelligence of the
';cath Of son Of Secretary Marcy was
rceived in Washington on Saturday eve
ming. The sad event occurred on board
Q United States sloop ofwar Pybte,
hen five days out on her recent cruise
/; will be remembered, saws the Washing
Republic, that Mr.. Marcy made a
rthern trip last winter for the benefit
D lis son, who accompanied Linn, an who
suffering severely from the pulmonary
nnplaint which has at last removed him
another sphere. The invalid went to
in the Preble, heping still against hope
, relief He has found it at last, but
'cyond the ken Of the large circle of
q ends who will sincerely mourn his loss.
iis was attended on the voyage by q
other, whose unremitting attentions
.uoothed bis dying pillow.
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Froui The Home Gazette.
LINES.

LINES.
AFTER TnE MANNER OF THE oLpESr1Nr,
sat by my window a thinking,
One Sabbath when all was still
You must know am highly exhslted,
For my dwelling it stands on hill.
sat by my chamber window
The day was remarkably fine
Some Thousand Of human dwellings,
Might be seen from this dwelling of mine
My window stood glaringly open,
AS the breezes flowed softly by
And the smoke from THOUSAND chimneys
Was lazily lost in the sky.
Cheerfully, merrily, swcctly,
The birds in the tree tops were singing
sfy children and wife were at church
And the bells, they had all ceased ringing
sat all alone by my window
The bees they were buzzing around
lis huge crowded C ity live in,
Where quiet can rarely be found.
loitered at home demurely-
But nature seemed joyous and glad;
Twas no fault of hers, confess,
That the core Of my bosom was sad.
Ny eye wandered over the city,
Whose mansions all modern and bold,
Overshadowed the novels beside them,
So narrow, so shattered and old.
Whose numberless cloud piercing churches
O'erlooking the depths of humanity,
Were skirted by prisons and vice e-schools
Themselves schools of pride and vanity.
was not for the wealth nor the grandeur,
Nor was it for poverty's sake,
hat the bird tried in vain for to cheer me,
And my heart it was ready to break
Eat oh twas the bitter unkindness,
Inflicted by man on his brother,
I he pleasure it furnished one,
Cat to witness the pain of another.
Eat 0 twas the cruel Indifference,
i.ncasing his heart with ice, [fcring,
Whilst thousands pom thousands arc suf-
By poverty ignorance and vice.
E,t oh ! twas the blind insanity,
Urging him on in the labor
Di planting rcmorse for himself,
ysr.a ----.;on Hutf harm ft,r his neiahhnr
.ind it was for the rich in their mansions,
Whose hearts are so empty and cold;
ind the Poor-oh! may Gods mercy shield
Them from the crushing slavery of Gold
!, seemed as thought of the errors
And snferings of men rich and poor,
:. nat life at best is but bubble,
And man but a caricature. d. A.w.
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DIR. HOLLANDS
CELEBRATED GERMAN
BIIT'ER.S.
PREPARED BY
DR.. HOLLANDS
DR.. c. M. JACKSON,
AT THE GERMAN MEDICINE STORE
100 ARCH STREET. PHILADELPHIA.

Their po,oer orer he ADORE diseases is not
ercelled-D equdiicd-by any other prcpdra-
Hon in he United States, rs The cures attest.
in many caees after shiiyM physicians hal
tdiied.
These Bitters are worthy the attention of
nvalids. Possessing great virtues in the
rcctifcation of diseases of the Liver and
lesser glands, exercising the most searching
powers in weakness and affections of the
digestive organs. they are, withal, safe GER
tain and pleasant
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BED Bues-BED BUes.-We publish.
FL the following some time ago, but AS
tncre are some enquiries about it we re-
,..,at it, It Is from our friend Robinson OF
10 Goldsboro' New Era.
Alcohol, half pint; Sal Ammoniac, L
'nce, Spirits Of Turpentine, half pint ;
rrosise Sublimste, ,lseApce, Camphor
ounce. Put tho Can into the Al.
!, hol aud dissolve it, then puIyerize the
I'D AmmoBiac and the Corrosive SubIi.
f,ite and add TO II, after which put in the
spirits OF Turpeptins, and shuke NIL well
setEer. This will end the days, and
Shts 100. Of any bed bug it touches; and
"a wsshipg the bsdstssds ~ wall - the
s.tslilts and cfeslces o. the room with Il,
ll,ay becosnsso oupleasant 10 this species
u aie<,t wss}nks iheE fhey viii either die
cf aeesn S6r rarts unknown.