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tude is SIS miles, making the departure to the
eastward in 29h. O9m. las. to be 4794 nautical
miles, and the souhing 100 miles likewise, which
gives course and distance as follows: S. II deg E.
492 miles, or as nearly possible IL knots per
hour. In statute miles this is 569.7 miles, or about
1871 miles per hour.
No allowance is here made for the ships having
lost time by running to the eastward, but the CAL
cua tons are based upon % hours, whereas in cal.
ity il is 2sh Ism. Sos which gives rate of sail
ing, according to minute exactness, of IL 3S5
knots, or 20.l4l statute miles per hour.
II you can travel at the same rate your next
passage, you will go 10 Liverpool in just week.
Hoping that you may astonish those natives by
some such performance, remain yours, truly,
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Captain l.. MCKAY.

This is the highest verified rate Of speed at
tanned by any ship or ocean steamer, and we state
with pride that the ship which performed this UNI
ftvalled feat wa. designed, modelled, and built by
a Boston Observation-Disclosures atlas, TM.
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SAD AcclpENT-S Screen Men Dro,uned.-Durng
the trip OF K. II. Winslow from New Orleans to
this port, seven of her crew were unfortuna tey
drowned They were foreigners-iour of them
had shipped at New Orleans, and the other three
at Cincinnati. The accident occurred while the
boat was about to take wood boat in tow, in Ane
rcan Bend, in the Mississippi river. large drift
log had lodged in the water wheel, and the men
had entered the wheel house, common occur
renee, to dislodge it. The engines were stopped,
and the water-wheei stationary at the time. The
men jumped on the wheel to "break it down. with
their weight, and after being in that condition
short time, they suddenly stepped off to the
ssfoot board, pa stationed in the wheel house.
when end gave way, and the eight men were
insiantan eousy precipitated into the river all of
whom were drowned but one.
JONES Walters, the third engineer, was the only
saved The other seven, strange as it NAV
appear, sunk at once, and nothing was seen of
them afterwards. Their hats were picked up in
the river, and it ia supposed that they chung to
each other as they fell into the water and by that
means al! were drowned together The names OF
two OF the unfortunate men were Stephen Jordan
and Phillip Troce. Three of the men had fam i.
ics.--LoaiseiiIs Courier, Cd. A.e4 e5l = -.
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BANGOR LUMBER MARKKT-The following is
statement of the lumber surveyed at Bangor,
Maine, from January to May 81, 1853, compared
with the amount surveyed during the time
a.
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EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE.

WAsHINGToX, March 81, 1853.
Mr. Everett addressed the Senate on thesub-
ject of Central American affairs. He express
ed the opinion that the treaty made by Messrs
Clayton and Bulwer was the best thing that
could be done under existing circumstances
He spoke of the disposition of England to re.
move the causes of dispute between us, and he
said he had no doubt that on proper represent
atiOn the Government of Great Britain would
disavow the erection of the Bay Islands into a
colony. He did not apprehend any danger OF
a war between the two countries
In the course of his remarks, he compliment
ed the President for having made, 80 far, judi
cious appointments to foreign courts, saying he
had every confidence that the President would
send suitable minister to the Central Ameri-
can States; for it is more important who is sent
thither, than to London Paris, or st. Peters
burg
In his reply to Judge Douglas, he said he did
not want to annex Cuba, Mexico, or any other
territory. Just let us hare twenty-five years Of
peace, under the mild and progressive spirit OF
our institutions and we will have additional
territory to our hearts content
The gentleman was highly eloquent and
spoke upwards Of two hours.
Mr. Douglas made an explanation, when, on
motion Of Mr.. Mason, the pending resolutions,
calling for information on Central American
affairs, were laid upon the table; it being I'M
derstood that the President will hereafter com
muncate the documents
After an Executive session, the Senate ad-
journed.
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HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

The recent news by the steamer Atlantic
states that eight members of the British Par
Lament were unseated for resortng to bribery
in the elections A writer in the London Times
makes the following statement in explanation
of the character of the English elections:
"If C. gentleman wants a seat, especially for
the first time, in the House of Commons, he
must make up his mind to the following condi-
tions:
off man OF brains and energy, and can ex-
press his sentiments, and if, from the nature OF
his avocations, he is adapted for the place he
desires to represent, he may obtain the seat,
unless great local interest is brought to bear
against him. for from f5OO to fl 1000.
"If he has neither he must calculate on pay
ing from &C., 1000 to $4,000
If middleman in these qualities, he must
pay accordingly The seat is entirely market
able commodity and the purchase depends upon
money, influence, CANNON, and brains but the
latter to very small extent; the three first
considerable.
"The only sure way for new man to obtain
it. is to inquire for the leading solicitor of the
place, put himself in his hands, and in those
of the committee he has created, place GER
tain sum at his disposal act the part I the
puppet in the show, as he may direct, but ask
no questions"
The remedy for this state of things is the cx-
tension of the right of suffrage in the British
Empire Open bribery is seldom resorted to in
this country; at least if it is it is never detect
ed. The suffrage being free the number of
voters is too large to be tempered with by ap-
peals to special Interests, or by resort to br-
berry and corruption"
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PROSPECTUS OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF
THE DAILY REGISTER.
An Independent, Commercial, Literary and Po-
hticdl Journal


THE patronage of the commercial community, con-
L tinued for seven years, has enabled us gradually
to enlarge the Register, from mere slip to its pres
ent size. Each improvement in the paper has boon
sanctioned, not only by the appreciation OF our sub
scribers, but by increase OF circulation. AT pres
ent all the difficulties attending the establishment of
n daily paper have been surmounted, and tho Regis
ter has become fixed fact. In accordance with our
long pursued rulo-to adyanoo-when 1t can be done
safelywe have determined to extend still further the
scope of paper and make it. so far as our means
shall permit good commercial, literary. and polit-
cal journal With this view, have secured the
vices of abo correspondents in London, Paris, and
tho principal cities of our ewn country; made ar
rangements for the latest news, and full reports of To-
cal affairs; and placed editorial columns under
tho exclusive control of William Birncy, known in
this community, for some years past as tho Paris cor
respondent of one of our leading city papers
The principles which will govern the new editor
may BIO briefly stated: Independence of party; sim
cerity of opinion; courtesy to opponents; and de-
votion to the cause of progress.
1t would be impossible, in the limits of a prospec
tus to define his course particular topics but his
tendencies may be inferred from his intention to sup
port, in City Politics. the consolidation Of the NUM-
cipa Governments; reform of the Fire Department;
and energetic measures to increase the foreign and
homo commerce of Philadelphia.
In National Politics-the Monroe doctrine; devei-
opng, by legislative and other means, tho INTERNAL
resources of the country; non-nteryenton by Con-.
grcss for or against slavery IN tho States anu tno
strict Interpretation and the faithful execution by the
Federal Courts of the Constitution and especially OF
the guarantees of personal rights contained In the
amendments to that instrument.
Attention will BIO paid to questions touching tho
foreign relations Of the United States Able articles
on either side of any question of general interest will
be received and inserted. We will pay literally for
literary matter of superior mort.
TTn,s.-Five dollars year, payable IN advance
or fifty cents a month, if paid to the carrier
Communications relating to the editorial depart
mont should be addressed to the Editor and those
business to MORAN. SICKELS, d Co, Office north
east corner of Third and Chestnut streets, Philade-
phia hiarch io-ol
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BY LETTERS PATENT-sECURE ED Is49.

DULVERMACHER'S Patent Hydro Electric VOL
l. taic Chains constructed to be worn under the
garments the most wonderful discovery In medi-
cine and electricity of the present day They relieve,
without pain shock the instantaneousy acute ner-
vous palms. such head ear, and tooth ache, rhoum
attic pains tic doloreux, &c. and by their mild but
continuous and pcrceptibe action on the body, dis
eases of years standing-such as govt local paray-
Sis nervous plants liver diseases, dcdisappear
rs If by miracle. They have been applied with the
greatest in all those dreadful diseases in chill
dren commonly called commissions, rs also in cases OF
toething under difficulties and disorders Of the bow
els They precipitate metals from their solutions. do
compose water, defect the magnetic neode-in short
show all the phenomena of powerful yoltaic pile
The instruments producing these effects weigh about
two ounces, can be folded up in pocket-book, are
always ready for instantaneous use and will last
man his lifetime, for himself family and his friends
&C. against that number of diseases and complaints
in which mild streaming electricity is perfectly safe,
certain, and wonderfully speedy remedy. The price
of complete chain is from 81 to So batteries, $40
to $22.5o.
Incredible as may seem the above facts any per-
son can easily convince himself beforehand, at the
depot of their truth. The Importance of the invcn
ton has been acknowledged in America by the Acad
emy of Medicine of New York, and the Chains have
boon applied with great success in the Medical Col
leges, the City, Bellevue, and Wards Island Hospi-
tails, Brooklyn City Hospital, &c; in Europe by the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in London,
by tho Academic National de Medcin at Paris, by
the Imperial Faculty at Vienna by the Royal Fac
ulty at Berlin and other scientific institutions of the
highest ordor, including the principal hospitals in
Europe
The proprctors in possession of testimonials to
the effect, from all the above institutions in
America and Europe, as well rs OF the most eminent
and distinguished members of the profession in both
hemisphores and invite the public to examine them.
Full and illustrated descriptions-one for personal
and one for scientific men-wth copies of testi-
monials and number of cases cured in Now York
and Europe, may be obtained gratis, at the Office
They will be forwarded, free of postage, to any part
of the United States in answer to prepaid inquiries,
containing three cents postage stamps.
j STEINERT, 568 Broadway,
March l0-tf Cornar of Prince St, N. York.
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ton, military reserves, where few soldiers can
be stationed, and where they will support them
selves by labor.
g. That all the officers employed in Calitor.
MIA, in the Indian service, shall reside on these
reserves, or among the Indians. | have an
abode between the Mariposas and the San
Joaquin, about 300 miles from San Francisco
4. That the Indian agencies shall be abol-
ished, and six sub-agents appointed, at about
81 500 each, to reside with the Indians and as
sist them in cultivation, as well as discharglng
other duties
remain, very respectfully, your obedient
servant, +. F. BEALE,
Superintendent Of Indian Affairs, Cal
Washington, Feb. 25, 1853.
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CONTROVERSY.
To the Editor of the National Era

To the Editor of the National Era:
observe, with much regret, controversy
going on between Mr. Wendell Phillips and
Hon. Horace Mann. Itappears that in public
speech recently, Mr.. Phillips made some serious
charge against the honesty of Mr. Mann's
course as an Anti-Slavery man, to which Mr.
Mann replied. Mr.. Phillips published an adj
ditonal statement, to which Mr.. Mann rejoin-
ed in rather sharp note. Iregret to see this
MIR. Phillips must know that Mr.. Mann has
given some hard and telling blows, aimed with
much dexterity and force, against the giant
wrong of the nineteenth century, slavery His
course in Congress has been manly upright,
and consistent. Why, then this assault upon
him! The friends of Anti-Slavery can't afford
to waste their blows upon each other Suppose
We do not all think alike as to the best means
to remove the evil, let each one act as he thinks
best, and let none question his honesty Let
there be federation where there cannot be agree
ment
We are won't to arrogate to the nineteenth
century all the wisdom of the ages but think
this may be a mistake The last century gave
birth to at least one person who would demur
to the assertion. The following incident is re.
lated of DR.. Franklin. When the Convention
which framed the Federal Constitution was
about to dispense, many of the members became
heated and angry AT the last moment DR.
Franklin, who never made speeches, rose, and
said, "There was French princess of his ac-
quaintance Who with all possible amability
and condescension once observed to her at.
PENDANTS, she did not know how it happened
but 80 it was, that sometimes one person was
right and sometimes another, but that she her
self was the only person who was altcdys right"
Are there not some of us who occasionally
reason after the manner Of the French princess
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HALLETr, DAVIS, Il CO.'S EOLIAN, AND EN-.
GIBERT'S BOUDOSR PIANO FORTES.

New York Ware Rooms at L. S. Berry & Co.'s,
297 Broadway; Philadelphia Ware Rooms
at J. +. Gould Co.'S, successors to A. Fiot)
1876 Chestnut street.
DEING determined to offer the public the best
- Piano Fores that manufactured, VIC have
arranged with the abovo-named Boston manufactur-
ers, to keep constantly hand pit ware rooms IN
New York and Philadelphia, in addition TO our
stock. of New York and Philadelphia Pianos, null
and well selected assortment Of their celebrated Pr
amos.
Messrs. Hallett, Davis, h Co have been long and
favorably known manufacturers whose Pianos, for
volume purity depth and sweetness of tone, and for
the great length of time they would stand in tune,
could not be exceed. They havo recently intro
duced the grand patent suspension bridge which
impars the Hrmncss and volume of tone Of the Grand
Piano Thor Rolian, having the latest and most
improved voicng is superior TO any other
There is instrument desirable for the parlor as
their Eolan Piano Forte, combining all the beauty,
brilancy, and soul-touching pahos of the piano and
parl0r organ.
or Lomuel Gilbert's Boudoir Pianos II is only ne
ncssary to say, that by series of experiments con-
tinucd for eight years he has mphantly succeed
ell in making instrument for small rooms fully
equal to tho square piano.
All of the above instruments warranted in the full
est manner Tho prices at either of our ware rooms,
the at the manufactures in Boston. We will
select instruments with without the Relian and
forward them to any part of tho United States; and
if they do not prove satisfactory, they may be re-
turned at expense and the purchase money will
be refunded
We are engaged largely in publishing Music and
Musical Works Of every description at both New
York and Philadelphia and having purchased tho
extensive catalogue of Mr.. A. Fiot of Philadelphia.
and having all the Boston publications, We are pre-
pared to offer better inducements to the trade, and
to schools and seminarics than any other house.
We also keep large assortment OF secondhand
Pianos and Molodoons, for rent or sale
7. S. BERRY & co, 297 Broadway, N. York.
J.E. GOULD 4 CO, successors to A. Fiot
March Aft 1876 Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia.
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ENrs WANTED,

rTN0 obtain subscribers Tor " ooatc0uhs IOmh's
l. Cab,aet, decidedly the most popular magazine
for young people in America. Price, only one dollar
year Tho work has ~ pages in each number il
literally illustrated with engraving aud is filled with
just tho Kind Of reading which the younger members
of tho family delight in.
Agents, applying with suitable references as to
character, will DO literally dealt with The business
in good hands taken in connection with the sale Of
the bound volumes Of the work, can be made very
profitable Address by letter or apply in person to
the publisher, II. A. W00DW0RrH
March 2&-4toe lls Nassau st, Now York.
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HONEY BEE FEED.

NY person who win send their address and one
"A dollar, post paid to 4. JORDAN, of Nep6ury,
Vermont shall have sent him by mail, post paid in
consideration therefor, printed paper informing
him, lst how to prepare four qualities Of Feed for
Bees, costing from two and half to five and half
cents per pound here from which good honey is pro-
cured I'd, giving information how to use the Feed
successfully with any ordinary hives, and how to
prevent robbing while in the process of feeding.
Any person who has one swarm that will starve
this winter if not fed will than their dol
lar if they will procure and use the article.
knowing that multtudes are anxious TO obtain the
above information, and that il is than equiv
slent for the dollar asked, apology is needed for
this notice. L. JORDAN,
March l0--4t Newbury, Vermont
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NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

THIS town is distinguished for its handsome ana
/ healthful location for its varied and extended
sublimity and beauty of scenery for ITS excellent
and numerous literary advantages; Tor the genera
intelligence, morality and quietness of its Popuia-
ton and for its interesting historical associations
From Round Hill (ormerly the residence OF Bancroft
tho b;stor;an, and now occupied by an extensive
boarding house establishment where Jenny Lind re-
sidod In the winter and spring of 1852 is witnessed
nerhans the most beautiful scenery in tho world
Here are the rich valley of the Connecticut and
mountains in almost every direction. Here, too are
three among tho earliest and bcstconductcd water
care establishments in the country In short, here
are found in raro combination, the conyeniepces and
comforts Of country and city life embracing the social
re6ncments and elegances of the one, and the plain
unpretending, homely virtues Of the other,
Such being tho fame and attractions of Northamp-
ton it is not surprising that persons from all parts of
tho country should seek to enjoy its rare and numer
Gus advantages
The undersigned, therefore, offers his services to
such rs may desire to purchase REAL ESTATE in
this town or its vicinity, whether Deciding Houses
Building Lots or Farms. Communications address
cd to him post paid at Northampton Mass, will be
promptly and faithfully attended to- Ample refer
ences given, if required.
Fch 24-4t w THAIER General Rroker
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PHILOSOPHICAL AND CHEMICAL App,n.
TUS AKA

MANUFACTURE by e. Il. WEARING e.. ,
wi years Professor Of Chemistry and Natural PhO, s
at College Hill, Poughkeepsis He win be hanny
correspondence with those wishing to purchase psn
Giles chemicals who may have Laboratories "a ut
Apparatus Oscurely packed and sent to any part 20
United States ut rates lower than the cataog1s hs
Asy houee in New York. Terms cash fnoes
PoughksspsIe, N. ", Jan. Is, 1852. rhs
From J. Foster, Professor Of Natural Phoso,h
Mathematics, Union College r"y and
UNION CoLLEoB, Noperab,r Q. ,O.o
IL Afforded little qualification TO learn sOms 30.
since that Mr.. Z Is. warning had determined 10
. mandatory Of philosophical and chemical ,nns
Mr. w. IL graduate VI this college and while ,
united high classical sttainme nts with accurate msh
icsl knowledge, and very decided taste for the rac
pursuits Of experimental science. During most ~ Wy
physical he therefore acted as volunteer We
preparing the experiment., and often constructir
tices Of apparatus. The knowledge thus acaured
established and extended by the facilities offered him Will.
In charge of TIA physical department Of Mr. BartJst
cellent COLLECTIVE School. Such qualifications cann &
to be appreciated by these who wish to obtain or sr
stock Of apparatus and all who feel any in
gress OF physical science wll see how important
such man should meet with cordial and efficient enco
agement.
MIR w has recently furnished for the uhvs;csI AL.
here several articles Of new and OF useful form ,
tratns states dynamcs, hydrosatics and electricity
which by their beauty hrmness and moderate price ~,
that the nece sty OF sending TO Pa is for good
in nearly every department, no longer exists
JOHN FOSTER
From Charles Bartlett A. NJ Principal of the Popvhl,,
sic Collegiate School. r
CoLLEcs Hill, November I6 1850
DEAR SIR: have hal occasion, during the tvsn,r a.
years that have conducted boarding school 10 uursh
and and chemical appsr us
In OF the best manufacturer in this
England; and have also used some manufactured iv
yourself and am happy ID assure You that Your anna,
tus in comple Of finish and in working power e an
perior to any that have used Yours, truly
CHARLES BARTLETT
Air C.. r. WARRINa
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REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY REGIsTRA'
TON OFFICE.

THE undersigned have opened Once for the ksgsss
l. ton OF Real Estate ana other property negou'uus
Sales, Loans, Exchanges, raising Of CompAnlesi sl
throughout the different States and appointing io
agents In all the different counties.
Applications are entered In the Register and placed
the "a Designated for their locality, open to the
ton OF AL IRE. OF charge, and must be accompanied
kegistrati0n Zee Of 81, the receipt Of which vii be
kno~ledged. Commissions Sales, Exchanges, &c.
per cent and other matters requiring special nego
subject e. special agreement. ,ns
AS the Agency does propose 10 sell but nsso
send purchasers to the owners, special su,hv thor
quisite bat when sale by the Agency Is as'
ty must be given. 49,, .x,snsi,.ly
The business Of the Agsnsy is publsnsa Of mi,
sountrv and an Eur, vasre We ssp<ct one our nrm
will for the present reside, and here ~, aaa metal
agents In the principal ports OF emo ,,n,s ard OH.
efforts are made to induce ~. 81 the Agens
"'' ps@msnS KNAPP. 4 co, Real ts'Ste and
Property brokers, No ITO broa'"-S' ~ j.
Refer 10 Courtlandt Palmer Esq NO W ywa
YOrh; Pom Alvin Bsons . t,aa' X. W flcmpssn Ind
and es Gov fS,a' ,oS Hon IN williams Mich; Hon
Robert smith, III. Bou x, ona.f"''a' ny 1 n0s Am
q Dodge, Io.s Hoa. J. D. pofy, WIS an @-o@
sraNMCRINo CUR ED-ELoCuTioN rAuehr'
~ COMsroCg's Vocal 6ymrasitn PhiisdslpAa.
vAssA has Ia sacoessfn operation ivr Iacrs a.
s- .s.rs 10 aesignsj for the Prvnotion ~ Health te
49, ~ Sssrsm srng and the Corsetion OF La ins ss
sshsr DIGESTIVE Articulation az well A. for mproVensh'
Tsss.sies. Aldrsss A. ComsIoCk, M d.,
No. lUe Mulberry street, fhiisdsrh~
PHONETIC WORKS. ~.
Dr. ComsrOcx is the author Of the Ameiea- Psss",
InAaAsa the only psfea alphabet that has been svS
ne world because IL Is the only alphabet that mas -
tnst letter for every sreaate soand and sgus i1 80 !.
ianection and ntonAti n. Dr. L has published @
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