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Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18
Diaty OF am Office-seeker.

A Washington letter writer has come in
possession of manuscript, and gets bf
the following good 'un on the strength of it.
81 have come in possession of a MS. dia-
ry of an office-seeker, from which give
you some extracts:
"MARcH 3-Arrived in Washington, ten
hours from New York. Engaged hook
on which to hang portmanteau. and bought
privilege to a half settee in Wizards bar
ROOM Saw the President at dinner. Pale
man--no appetite. and evidently an old 'un.
Shall 90 in for Collector
March 4.-Surrounded with disgust
ing clamorous crowd. who think a country
postmaster the height of dignity. Rainy
day. VIII be a damper Scrambled and
elbowcd 20 the capital. Heard address
well spoken. Reference to office-seekcrs,
evidently piece of afiecation. Think the
Naval Office a preferable post.
MARCH 5.-Dreadful uncertain. Called
on Marcy. Thanked me for my attention.
Said he was yet private citizen, ahem -
Wonder if an Inspectorship is worth having.
MARCH 6.-Went to church to study the
Pres-I mean to hear sermon. Saw
Pierce. Looked thoughtful. Bad business
his loss of son-will make great differ
ence in appointments. Fell asleep during
preaching time-dreamed | was appointed
! on the watch
MARCH Called at the White House
great crowd-no time for private inter-
view Devilish awkward business, this
Must 20 and see Marcy again-hear he il
confirmed Went Waggish clerk asked
me if cart at the door had brought my
papers Was told l might leave my card.
Walked around to the Treasury building
fine airy room for clerks
MARCH S.-Finances running low
Shall 90 home. Hear that modesty is the
recommendation. Next door lodger on set
tee fell and broke his arm. Poor fellow
like Wolsey he hastens to his setting. Bad
joke, and illustrates my temper of mind
Railroad whistle in the distance" etc,
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18
What we Don't Like.

We can endorse every word Of the fol-
lowing gentle hint" to dclinquents. which
is copied from the Akron (Ohio) Stand
ard"
We viii not take space in mentioning al
the things that displease us, for that would
require more room than We have at present.
but there are two that strike US with pecu-
liar force just now-viz: 1st, ne d0nt like
10 DIM; and we have many times when acl
tually needing money, met with individu-
as. who were owing and could pay Just as
well a. nor, and passed them without dun
ming, because we hated to do it !; and could
we get along without, aud pay our debts.
the readers Of this paper would seldom be
troubled with this kind Of editorial matter.
But there is another still more disagrecablc
viz: 2d. ire donI like to be du71ned-
We never have and never will refuse to pay
a Just debt. with the ability to pay il. and
were the means provided. our next business
would be TO pay, to the last cent, every one
we owe. And Why can't we do it? Just
because A. who is owing 81, and b, who is
in debt, s.. G, d. &c, who are on our books
say from 3 to or more dollars. forget or
neglect to bring or send in the small amount
due from each, or think it matter of so iii.
tie consequence that the publisher can wait
a little longer" jus. as well as not But,
whilst VIC wait and wait-some delfnquents
take it into their heads to gct sick or die. or
60 to California, or cut stick for some place
where the tprinter's) d can't find them,
but tothcr chap may. and then rrteres our
n7oncy. say,
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

Senator Everett.

Tie speech delivered few days ago by
Mr.. Everett, upon the Central American
question, has placed him in a CONT ling
position in the Chamber But the Ger
ence with which he was listened to- IS an
authority rather than as co-equal debater,
does not surprise US. And why Simply
because Mr.. Everett entered the Senate and
argued the question like a Statesman.
1t is a pity that this valuable quality
-statesniaRship-is becoming such 4 curl
osity in our deliberative assemblies, that It
strikes their members dumb. The public
men Of America, who came upon the stage
within the last twenty-five years, have been
50 stained with party politics at home, that
when they rise 10 address their colleagues,
they are denied the attentive confidence to
which they were probably entitled. But
Mr. Everett is not Of this class. The world
il quite aware that he has always voted with
the Wings yet the world knows quite rs
well that the right Of opinion has never
been degraded BY him into political servilty.
At home and abroad he is recognized rs the
accomplished scholar, the national-hearted
American ambassador the industrious rep
resentative, the calm Minister Of State, the
Sclf-sacrificng College President, who was
always ready with his learning and cloqucncc
to charm lecture room or enlighten Sen
ate
These habits of thorouglness in the per-
formance of his duties, have been the sources
Of Mr.. Everctts power. Men rely on him.
No one ever dreamed that be would trim
TO the wind, or swcrve from the right, for
the rewards of authority. Office has sought
HIM. In all his writings and speeches he is
the uncCmprising enemy OF exacgcration and
over statement True moderation balanced
his judgement Nor is the character Of his
style different from that Of his logic. What
Pope was in poetry, Everett i in cloquence,
profound sense is ever adorned and illustra-
ted bv the most graceful fancy:
"Regit animos diets ct pectora mucet.'
BuktiHlOre IMcTican.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

When [ find the character and career OF
Washington studied by the few yet faithful
to the forlorn hopo of Italian freedom
when see his name bring the unaecustom-
cd light to eyes heavy with watching and
mournful with disappointmen.---whcn L
hear that name spoken with deep reverence
by lips that have sworn devotion, to the
death, to Ia Hberta del Popolo, then L real
izc, as never before, the universally OF his
greatness and the quickening Immortality Of
bis memory. | believe that though Ged
has sent, and yet may send, leaders as pure
and true as our Wathington-giftcd with
more of the electric element Of genius
shining with more splendid qualities Of
heroism, that he has been, and will be,
the secret soul Of every popular uprising
against oppressicn-every noble political
revolution; for bis grand endcavor was saTc-
toned aud sanctifed byfa complete and pre-
eminent success; he attained to the very
height and crown Of his heroic undertaking
and there he stands, for all time. boldly re-
lieved against heaven, the terror Of tyranny,
the strength, and inspiration. and example
of the oppresscd-the bold rcbuker Of king
" wronc-the stern vindicator Of the peo-
pies right---the rebel triumphant-the sol
dicr olive crowned, the patriot with clean
and empty hands Such is the far-reaching
depth, the eternal vitality Of enc great, he
role life, sending its roots abroad into all
lands, and lacing together continents and
nations in bonds of unseen but indestructi-
BE sympathy-such the far-sorrnding weight
of one mighty purpose sloriously accUm-
plished, which, amid treacherous straits Of
defeat and despair off perilous shores Of rock.
seated power, anchors safe against leagued
tempests, the great hope Of the world
Craze Greenwood
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18
Sensible to the Last.

1t has long been observed by medical
writers that death is frequently preceded by
insanity-a fact which has occasioned the
remark that it was not astonishing, for eve
rybody knew that when folks get naaoldcr
they were about to dye This reminds us
of n case which occurred many years ago in
the Philadelphia court, where pretty young
widow was III danger of losing two-thirds of
her husbands estate-his relatives ground
ing their claims on the alleged insanity of
the defunct. 1t may be as well to promise
that the presiding judge was not only convi-
vial, but also very gallant.
"What were your husbands last words?.'
inquired the attorney.
The pretty young widow blushed, and
looking down, replied, I'D rather not tell. -
But indeed you must ma'am. Your
claim may be decided by it."
Still blu>hing. the widow declined to tell
At last a direct appeal from the bench elici-
ted the information
"He said, "kiss me, Polly, and open that
other bottle of champagne -
We know not whether it was admiration
for the deceased husband or the living wife
that inspired the judge at this instant, but
he at once cried with all the enthusiasm of
conviction, 'Sensibie to the last-by Black
stone !"
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

DEFAULTER AND ELoPEMENT.-Thc San
dusky (Ohio) Mirror give the following scan
del relative to the Collector Of that port
which, it is stated is true:
Harlow Case is supposed TO have fed
the country, taking with him the wife Of
Mr.. A. Francis, the Deputy Collector
Mr.. Case has wife and four children
He left Sandusky on The ID Of March with
his wife and two younger children, for the
purpose Of moving them to New York city,
where an elder son resides. Mrs. Francis
left for the Grcenville Water cure about the
same time.
Mr.. Case took his family to New York
and left them lie vas last heard from at
Attica, ~ w. on the 10th March. Mrs.
Francis left the Water Cure about that time
and has not been heard Of siuce. 4 letter
to her husband has been found since, we
are informed avowing her purpose Of clop
ing with Case. She took with her an only
child.
The amount of money taken BY the alb
sconding Collector, belonging to the govern
ment, is not known. but supposed to be
$4,000 or $4,000. lie took the funds
avowedly for the purpose Of depositing it in
New York. lie told his Deputy be had left
$1,000 in the safe but the key Of the safe
l. gone aud it has no. yet been opened, but
il presumed to have no money in it.
The bail bonds Of Case, strangely enough,
are only $4,000. They arc signed BY re-
sponsible men.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

A HERoINE.,-The Cincinnati Gazette
of the 2Sth ult says:
A family consisting of mother and four
children was residing in the third story of
Krostman's Factory, which was burned du-
ring Saturday morning. Finding herself
cut off from retreat, in consequence of the
stories beneath being on fire. the mother as
cended to the roof, carrying her children
with her. Here, tying one of her babes to
her shoulders, she boldly leaped across an
alley six feet in width to the roof of another
building, from whence, leaving her burden.
she returned, and in a like manner carried
over in safety each of the others. The act
was witnessed by a large concourse of spec
tators. The mother was in feeble health
and nothing but maternal love could have
carried her through so trying scene. We
are unable to give her name but whoever
she may be, she is true woman, and her
devotion deserves to be remembered. Her
furniture was all destroyed.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18
Spare my Heart from Growing Old.

Old Time. ask boon of thee
Thou'st stripped my hearth of many friend,
Ta'en half my joys and all my gee-
Be just for once to make amend;
And, since thy hand must leave its trace,
Turn locks to gray, turn blood to cold
Do what thou wilt with form and face,
But spare my heart from growing old
| know thou'st taken from many mind
Its dearest wealth, its choicest store,
And only lingering left behind
Ger wise experience bitter lore.
IT'S sad to mark the minds decay,
Feel wit grow dim and memory cold
Take these old Time. take all away,
But spare my heart from growing old.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18
II Can't.
BY NNY FER Y.

apollo what face doleful ms hearsc
folded hands, hollow chest whining voice ;
the very picture of cowardly irresolution-
Spring to your feet. hold up your head. set
your teeth together. draw that fine form Of
yours up to the height that God made it !:
draw long breath and look about you -;
What do you see? Why. all creation tax
ing care of number one--pushing ahead
ike the car Of JuGgernant over its victims.
There it goes, and you can't stop il. Are
you going to lay down and be crushed
BY all that's manly. no dash ahead -
You've as good right to mount the trium-
phal car as your neighbor Snap your fin
gers at croakers; if you can't get round a
stump. leap over it, high and dry. Have
nerves of steel. will of IRON never mind
sideaches or heartaches; work away without
stopping to repine, or to notice envy Or ma
lice.
Set your target in the clouds and aim at
it. If your arrow falls short Of the mark,
what Of that Pick It up and fire again
If YOU should nerer reach it, you'll shoot
higher than if you only aim at a BUSH
Don't whine, if your friends fill off, At
the first stroke Of good luck, by Mammon, ,
they'll swarm around you like a hive Of
bees
II can't" Oh, pshaw. throw my
gloves in your face. if | am a woman you
are disgrace to corduroys What man
lack courage. A man want independence?
\ man to be discouraged at obstacles? ? \
man afraid to face anything, save his Max
er; why. I've the most unm.tigatcd con-
tempt for yon. you pusllanimous little
pussey cat there's nothing manly about you
except your whiskers.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

SPANISH OPINION ON THE NOMINATION
OF Mr. SouLE-Our contemporary, La
Cronica the Spanish journal published in
this city, reviews the public life of Ex-
Senator Soule, and speaking of his appoint
ment as American Minister to the court of
Spain, says it is the unanimous opinion of
the editors compatriots that ''her majesty's
government will not act in accordance with
its self-respcct if it recognizes the creden-
tials of the new representative of the Unit
ed States - and adds that ''if search was ex-
pressly made for a man to Illustrate any ne
cotiation between Spain and the United
States, no one could be selected more likely
to accomplish that purpose than the French
Senator from Louisiana. Other hard things
are said, which we need not translate.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

A writer in Putnam's Monthly, in speak
ing of the architectural peculiarities of the
New York Customhouse, says it is one of
the finest pieces of masonry in the world,
and if let alone, will endure as long as the
pyramids. That's good one. The idea
that the American mind will let any thing
alone for over fortnight is preposterous.-
a late English tourist says an American is
"a creature that wants everything done in
twenty minutes.'' This is true-but if he
had added that he don't wish anything to
last for longer than twenty minutes after it
is finished, he would have made the portrait
much more complete. Last as long as the
Pyramids, What has got into the man? In
less than twenty-five years we expect to
see the New York Customhouse converted
into young lady's boarding school, OF else
saw dust added to the great Circular rooms
and the whole structure devoted to the wants
of the metropolitan Arena. and North
American Gymnas.ie Troupe" There are
no old buildings in the United States, and
we doubt that there ever will be. Our love
of change is not limited, we regret to say, to
half-eagles and doubloons. Dutchnaaa.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

New YgRK SrRING FAsHIoNs.--A New
York correspondent Of the Boston Post
writes:
The fashions are out. but we can hardly
distinguish the colors, guessing rather than
seeing through the envious clouds ! may
say that white bonnets. trimmed with white
flowers, green silk bonnets, lined with lilac.
French hats, profusely envcloped in ribbons
and lace, and wreathed with gold and silver
cords, will be the rage Mantles are gener-
ally Of the yoke Talma shape, green or lilac,
and abundantly garnizhed with ribbons, lace
and frippers.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

CHEcKMArE ,-" The Spanish Govern
mcnt has decided upon cmancipating their
slaves. This measure has occupied the at
tention of the British Legation at Madrid.
for the last thirty years" So says an ex-
change. II this be true, the slaves in Gu
ba will of course be let loose These slaves
immensely outnunber the Spaniards and
whites 50 the idea of annexation is mt
an end. For, who wants an African pro-
vince, Hem. Edg- d Ling
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

The Common Council Of the City OF
Washington has passed resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Police TO inquire into
the expedicncy Of adopting such measures as
will prevent any further settlement OF free
colored persons within tho limits Of that cor
pcration.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

Smith, the auctioncer, il popular man,
wit and gentleman. No person is Of
Tended at what he says, and many hearty
laugh has lie provoked BY his numerous say
ingS. He was recently engaged in sale of
venerable household furniture and "fixins"
He had just got to going, going and half,
going"' when we saw smiling countenance,
upon. agricultural shoulders, wink at him
4 wink is always as good as 4 nod to a blind
horse, or keen sighted auctioneer 50 Smith
winkcd and the man winkcd, and they kept
winking, and Smith kept going, going"
with 4 lot Of glassware, stove-pipes, carpets
pots and perfumcry, an finally the lot was
knocked down
To-a who?'' said Smith, gazing at the
smiling stranger.
"Who? Golly." said tie stranger, al
dunno who"
why. you, sir" said Smith.
"Who, me -
"Yes, yes, you bid on the lot," said
Smith.
Me? darned if did, insisted the strang-
CT.
"Why. did not you wink and keep wink
ing.
"Winking? Well I did 50 did you
wink at me thought you were winking as
much as to say, keep dark, III stick some
body in that lot Of stuff, and / winked as
to say, I'll be darned if you don't mister"
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

APT TO SLIP UP.-People who think
they can make an honest man of pettifog-
ger, or tread around on an orange-peeled
sidewalk with new pair of boots on
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

EARLY DISCOVERY OF THE MAGNETIC
Observation-Disclosures young's Travels in
France were published in 1892 lie re-
cords that he spent the evening Of the 10th
of September, 1877, in the company Of VI.
Lomond, whom he describes as very in
genious and inventive mechanic, who had
made improvements in machinery for spin
ning cotton. He then proceeds:
In electricity he has made remarkable
discovery. You write two or three words
on paper, he takes it with him into room
and turns a machine enclosed in cyliEdri-
cal case, at the top Of which is an electrome
ter, small fine pithe ball; wire connects
with similar cylinder and electromcter in
distant apartment, and his wife, by remark
ing the corresponding motions Of the ball,
writes down the words they indicate, from
which it appears he has formed an alphabet
Of motions. As the length Of the wire makes
no difference in the effect, a correspondence
might be carried on at any distancc-within
and without bcsieged town for instance, or
for purpose much more worthy and thou
sand times less harmless, between two lovers
prohibited or prevented from any better con-
nexion. Whatever the use may be, the inven-
tion is beautiful. Young adds that Nj. Lo-
mond has made many other curious ma
chimes, all the work of his own hand. Me-
chanical invention seems to he in him ma
t,ral propensity.
The above may be found in the London
Atheneum, No. 1157, page l06S, headed
Electric Telegraph"
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-18

A nervous face-ache, consequent on being
dunnned a dozen times is said to give one
the ticSo.
The Manchester Mirror got that off.
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