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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-07-05
Letter t;,em IRE Hon. Thomas n Beutop

WASHINGTON CITY, April %, 1919
SIR: L owe You many thanks for the orpor
tunities | have had to read the Merchants
Magazine, and have found it in reality te be q
Magazine, and that well replenishcd. OF all
the useful mattor which the title would imply
and presented with a fulIness and clearneSs
which delights while it instructs. 1t is. in
fact. merchant magazine in the large ac
ception # the term-merchants who 90 he
tween nations. whose Jorge operations hiring
many departments Of knowledge. and a view
of the state of the world into daily reouisition
But 1T is not the great merchant only but the
one OF more modest, but. nevertheless. of most
useful operatlons-who will find this magazin
to abound with the information. the nnrsuit
OF his business and the elevation of the mer
camille character requires Nor is its utility
at all confined to merchants. but extends to
the legislator and diplomatists. and to all who
are charged with managing the affairs of the
nation For myself. L have found it most use
full to me in my senatorial labors. and have
been in the habit for many years of carefully
consulting it. Very respectfully sir. your
obedlent servant, THOS. H. BENTON.
FREEMAN Hunt, ESQ
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-07-05
HUNT S MERCHANTS MAGAZINE
AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

AND COMMERCIAL REVIEW.
BY FREEMAN HUNT. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
4 FEW complete sets Of this Magazine NAV
n be obtained at the publishers Office 142
Fulton street. New York. neatly and substan-
tally bound, for two dollars and a half per
volume. The following are few Of the COM
mandatory letters received by the editor from
distinguished statesmen:
Letter from Hon. Henry Clay.
ASHLAND, 2Cth July. lS49
DEAR SIR / wish to express to you the graf
ltcatiOn derived on receiving the July num-
Der Of the Merchants Magazine and CONNER
cial Review, from viewing your portrait in the
beginning. and from reading your address to
your friends at the end of it. When we feel
under obligations to those who have contrib
uted to our information and amusement We
are naturally DESTROYS to possess a knowledge
OF them, OF their appearance. Of the features
of their countenancc. and of the character and
habits of their mind. which We can acquire
You have placed your numerous readers (at
least you have me, if [ may not speak for them
under those obligations; and the number Of
your valuable work now before me. in some
degree, satisfies the desire to which have a.
tuded. L have become quite familiar vi ID II {
Magazine and Review and have TO hesitatic1
in expressing my humble opinion that it is en-.
inently entitled to the public regard and SUI.
port IL collects ana arrangeS. In good order
large amount of valuable statistical ar,
other information. highly useful. rot only e
the merchant, but to the statesman to the cul.
tivator Of the earth, to the manufacturer {,
the mariner. in short. to all classes of the hr
siness and reading community
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has been and hope that it may continue TO be-
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surances OF my esteem and regard, / am truly
your friend and obedient servant.
Freeman Hunt esq II CLAY
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-07-05

First li'0rd. IT. F. Harknes7
Second UPa5H. C II Planr
Third Wafd.-N. Harhaugh
Forth W0rd.-W. Lewis.
Fttfh Ward Hepburn
.Si1rh H'ord.-D. f. kealey
!>erenth Ward D. Hepburn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23
PraKLAND, July Is, 1853

ARTIFICIAL MARBLE. Mr.. Benjamin Har-
dinge. of Cincinnati, has made valuable dis
covery in synthetic chemistry, by which he
is enabled to produce an artificial marble from
common pebbles and sand. As test of the
bcasiy and usefulness Of his discovery, accor-
ding TO the Evening Messenger, he is about
to erect, in or near this city. model palace, to
be built entirely of marble and precious stones.
The stones for the walls which are now
moulding, are formed of sicates IN combina
ZION with mineral earrhs nd pebbles. and angu
lar spots of granite varicgatlng with mineral OK
i1es The roof will be a lava of crysa lied
silicat,s of lime and white alumina, resembling
the snow crust.
The floors to be of the same material col
ored in mosaic with oxides Of minerals. The
style of architecture will be antique
The pillars, pilasters, columns, capitals,
cornces. architraves. mantels, &c, " ill be of
agate.. jasper, &C.. with colossal sfatuary of
snow white marble. The inside finish oil the
walls will be of porcelain in landscapes, with
ceilings in lresco of porcelain. The doors ven
eered with porcelain, colored in rosewood and
zebra " God, inlaid with pearl The tables
both tops and frames, will be of sapphire and
amethyst imbedded with bands ofopal-oth-
ers of lapis,lazuIi. chalcedony, onyx, set with
garnet, topaz, ruby and colnellan. Others
with entire frames of blood stone, moulded in
rich patterns of alto relievo, with tops ofonyx,
and other cllacedonc formations.-N Y. Ere.
ming Post.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

TnE TOBACCO CRoP.-Numerous dispatch
es were received in this city on Saturday from
Cincinnati and Ripley, Ohio, Maysvnle, Ken
lucky, and other points in the West-he la.
test Of which, under date the 7th, all concur
ring In stating that the drought continued and
that there was no prospect Of making a crop.
One dispatch says" Hold our tobacco for three
or four weeks: there is no chance for crop
this season. another. Tobacco crop nearly
total iailute;"a third Mo rain yct;al hopes
Of tobacco crop lost-pant beds bulnt up
hold our tobacco until further advices;" a
loulth-"Don.l sell my tobacco-no rain YETI
a filih-"No rain yet-hold on TO tobacco
don't SELL a sixth-"Tobacco crop generally
giyn ups" seventh-"D Drought continues
here-don't sell tobacco till yoa hear from
us and an eighth from house whose tobac
co had been previously offered here at g. cents
and was Subsequently limited at 63-"Hold
our tobacco al ten cents IounJ." These dis
patches were under dates from the lst to the
9TH instant, and from planters or Merchants in
Mason Bracken, Adams, and Pendlcron coun
ties, KY, Brow county o 10, and Cincinnati,
representing tnat district in which is raised
what is known as Mason county tobacco. bu,
we understand accord with similar DISPATCHES
received from other districts showing that the
drought has been general or the showers too
late or two partial to be of much benefit
o. Bulletin, 11M.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

A meeting of the Democratic State Commit
tee of New York, was held at the Aston House,
on Friday evening last, at which resolutions
were passed endorsing the Baltimore Platform,
affirming he constitutionality of The Compro
mise Measures and calling convention in
Syracuse. on the 18th of September next, to
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

nominate candidates for State officers The
Albany Argus (Hunker) ha- dispatch in re.
gard 10 the proceedings Of the Convention.
which states that the Barnburners seeded IN
body. The New York Herald says the two
sections of the party are far from being united.
We think 80.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

The Receipts of the Crystal Palace on FL.
day tie first day after The inauguration when
it was thrown open TO the public, reached the
sum OF So 600 Several thousand persons. be.
sides exhibitors, visited The Palace
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

NEw PosT. OfFIcE.-A new Posf-Ofice,
called "PIERcEvILLE," has been established at
Goodies landing. eighteen miles above Lynch.
burg, on the line Of the Virginia and Tennes-
see Railroad; Benjamin Wilkes, Post Master.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

NEGRO GIRL Drowned IN THE PUBLIC Roam.
During the storm on Tuesday last, Negro
Girl, eight years Of age was drowned in the
public road near Mecham river in ALTERNATE
County.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

I he Governor and Legislature Of Massacbn
.oits have unanimously given one days pay.
amounting 10 nearly $500. towards the com,
pletion ofthe Washington Monument.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

"W, MANS RIGHTS An exciting election
contest was going on at last accounts for the
representation of Clare, Ireland, in Parliament
Col. Vandelcur is the conservative candidate,
and letter states that on the 25th ult., Lady
Grace Vandeleur, in person, canvassed the
electors of kilrush, and from her lad yship' 5
open carriage, addressed a large asscmblage of
electors on behalf Of her husband She was
enthusiastically greeted by the populace, and
so inspiring an incident must tend to fayora
Die result
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23
NIr Fillmore.

or Elk. President Fillmore correspondent
Of the Boston Courier, dating from Buffalo,
says:
"While at the Falls, visited Buffalo, and
did myself the honor of calling upon the great
statesman of Buffalo, Willard Fillmore. 1t
was pleasant to look upon tho plain, white two
story house, with green blinds, and a little
yard in front. in which Mlllord Fillmore re.
sides. 1t spoke proudly of the man, and of the
institutions which formed the man Calm, dig
nified and gen,lemanly, Mr.. Fillmore as the
citizen of Buffalo, Is no less respected thau
was Mr.. Fillmore as the President of the Uni.
ted States; whatever views may he entertained
in regard to the policy oil his administration.
the integrity OF his private character has ever
been beyond even the suspicion ofhis bitteresi
political enemies. The loss of the companion
of his early struggles and subsequent prosper
ty has thrown shadow over his counte-
nance. May it soon pass from his horizon and
the unclouded sunshine be as bright as before -
THE WHEAT AND FLOUR MARK
ET.-The foreign news received on Tuesday
evening, showing an advance i'll the prices OF
wheat and -four in Liverpool, and the prospect
# war between several of the principal pow
ers of Europe, has caused n stir in our whes t
and -four markets, and an advance in prices
Wheat which had previously been selling at
$l.l0 to $1.15. went up yesterday TO $125, at
which price sales were made. Our city mills
are undergoing repairs preparatory 10 entering
upon the grinding of the new crop of wheat.
Consequently we are yet without any sales of
new flour, by which a standard price can be
arrived at. There was sale of old flour, yes
terday, at Sc City Mills; -four made of new
wheat, would probably command at this time
$7-Ric1mo"d Eng. July 81.
We learn from the Enquirer that the whig
nominee for governor of Alabama, Mr.. Rich
ard w. Walker, has declined the canvass
Mr.. w. S, Earnest. who was volunteer can
didate, has also declined, and A. @. Nicks,
esq. of Talladega, has taken the field. The
democratic candidate is Col. John A. Winston.
The Missouri Legislature has ordered the
erection of monument to the memory of Sen
ator Lewis +. Linn. 1t is to be eighty feet in
height and eighteen feet in the base, built of
St. Goneveve marble, and will be finished
about the middle Of October. The site is about
one mile above ST. Louis, at place called Lit
tie Rock.
In the Convention TO revise the Constitution
of the State of Massachusetts, amendments
making the judges Of the State and local
courts elective by the people, and limiting their
terms OF office to ten years each, have been re-
jected; and the office will he therefore an APP
pointed one, and the tenure for life, as it is at
present
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

HOGS IN KENTUcKY.-The Louisville Jour
nal publishes a table ofthe number OF hogs in
% countIes OF that State over six months old,
which shows an aggregate excess on the mum
Der last year OF $4,000 head. There are 10
counties yet to hear from; the total increa Sc in
the Safe will therefore be about 2l2 ,OOO"bead
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23
ADDITIONAL BY THE FRANKLIN.

L
PEACEFUL APPEARANcE.-A letter from ST.
Petersburg, dated June 18th, says: "Tojudge
10y the aspect of society, here, there can be but
little intention Of involving the State in war al
the present moment 1t is true it is far enough
from here to the Danubian principalities for
our troops to have passed the frontier and We
to be living here in blisstul ignorance Of the
tact. number of high officials have received
leave oil absence, in pursuit of health and
pleasure, and everything at court betokcns
profound peace. There is at least an absence
OF war and wars alarms
But the old Russian party is working away
beneath the surface, and is endoavoiing 10 work
up an interest for the oxlhodox faith in Tur-
key. Il Is this party-the old Russian the
Sclavonian, properly speaking-that Menschi.
kott It ads, as Count Nesselrode the so called
German party
Mr. de Bruck, Of Austria. is actively engag
Ell In the work of Cancellation, and is endeav'
oilrg to have his government as mcditatoI
here are extensive movements in operation
among the English and French. Every day
the discharge of cannon announces some new
arrival
The English steamer .Retribution left this
morning to take up position with The Turkish
6ert at the mouth Of the Black Sea, and-t"o
Admirals are momentariy expected.
important. intelligence has been recev-
ed from Servia which states that the
FRINGE offers $4,000 men-of whom l5.O0o
are for the protection of the fortress of Bel,
grade, and 10000 for that Of tie fontiers of the
principally.
, Gold is being coined in great abundance at
The MlntS IN Turkey, and four machines are al
work day and night.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

e tn>SignOr Joseph BOrra returns thanks
to his friends and patrons for past patronage
and hegs to inform t EN- that after IA absence f 1
month, he will return and commence his ,Iss ;,'
ton on the frse of September Iiy o5.a31 0'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

A pure white no oin has been found in a mes,
near Le"isburg, Va. A similar bird has been
seen at Monroetown, Pa.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

The down East debating Society" having
dismissed the question, "Where does the fire
go to when it goes out!" have got new and
more exciting ole up: "Whcn house is on
fire, docs it burn up, or does it burn down?"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

1t is really distressing to hear the Dcmocrn-
cy talking OF one another after the following
style:
Who holds the balance Political rene.
gades of'4s, who sold their birthrlght for less
than mess of pouage-faithless prohgates.
who saked the Union on a cast and sworc
they'd stand the hazard of the dle'--the lazy
lazzaroni of our political hospitals-the filthy
beggars of pnmpcred faction and the Upas'
of the party. whose deadly shade blasts what
ever it touches Can it be that we are forget
ting the teachings ofJaekson, and the inspiring
language of the great man of Michigan, three
cheers were here given for Cass who in mark
ing the Democratic party as the national PAL ty
ofthe country, told them Ito cling TO tho con
stituton as tho mariner clings to the last plank
when night and tempest gather DER him"
Enthusiastic aud long continued cheers. Are
we deaf to such wordsl OH that some spirit
would move upon the VALLEY Of dry bones, ="
aud breathe into them a national lie. Grea
applause.
The sentiments expressed in the above ex
tract were uttered, against the Administration
by the "orator Of the day" at the Pennsylva
MIA Democratic festival on the 4th OF July. /
is a specimen of the spirit that prevailed on tina
interesting occasion. There must be some
thing in Pennsylvania too What can the mat
tor be ~ Wig
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

The Baltimore American has IN article upon
The aspect ofour Indinn affairs, and says. that
never too we'll administered. they are now.
perhaps, in worse state than ever before.
Some of the tribes, as the Creeks Choctaws,
Cherokees &c, among the larger, the Weas,
Peorias, kickapoos, certain of the Ouawas.
Chippewas. and Winncbagoes, Sc, among the
smaller tribes. may be considered occupy
ing place In the scale Of civilization equal,
if not superior, to the mass of the people IN
habiting Eastern Europe, or the descend
ants of the Spanish and Portuguese settlers of
South America Some individuals are very
highly educated. But with these exceptions,
the present condition Of tho Indian race Is de-
plorable; and this is especially true of those
Indians who have been brought under our
control since the period Of the annexation OF
Texas. Our Indian legislation since that PEE
Rod compares most uniavorably with wha1
preceded il.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

Gil oil Charleston, S. C. have passed resolutions
in favor Of subscribing 1894 900 10 the stock OF
the Blue Ridge Railroad. 1t is understood that
the several companies interested have been
consolidated, and contract entered into with
Messrs. A. Bangs & Co. for the construction
and equipment Of the road. The whole length
orthe line TO Knoxville, Tennessee,is $50 miles
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

Mr.. Labarrc,n the EMPLOY Of Mr. Keyworth,
goldsmith and jeweller, of Washington, has ex-
ecuied an article for exhibition at the great
New York Fair which we venture to predict
will be unsurpassed in beauty Of design and
exquisite workmanship by any specimen in the
same branch Of art which may grace that great
collection. 1t is simply large golden sugar
bowl shaped as melon, resting ON silver
grape leaf and pedestal, and covered with silver
vine and leaves entwined around it, ntcrspers-
ed with golden grape clusters, and surmopnted
by golden bee hive, on which sits a silver
dove.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23

opinions arc, at variance with The opinions oil your
self and others on this SUBJECT
am, respectfully. aa.,,
Dp.ut Avn Iulv IL 1883.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-03-29
THE PRIZE WRITER'S.

TINE SUBSCRIBERS to the Baltimore Heeklu
l. Sun may indulge the anticipation of literary
treat rarely afforded in the columns of a newspa-
per. Amongst the stories submitted in competition
for the prizes offered by the proprietors of that
journal, six already brought before the public
by ttle with the names of the several writers to
| whom the awards of the committee have been
| made. In this connection we feel at liberty to re-
mark that excellence of style, entertaining sub
jects, unexceptionable incident, and salutar NOR
| ais have been scrupulously considered; while
mere namby-pambyism of 'sliterary'' effort are as
| scrupulously excluded. We take this occasion to
| name briefly the prize stories and their authors
The series will be introduced to the reader on Sa
THREAD" by CARoLINE CHEsEBko, of Canaan
| daigua, New York, to whom was awarded the first
prize of $3.50. This gifted lady is the author of
"Dream Land by Daylight" "Isa, Pilgrimage"
Thread" the author has produced work of
genius which will secure an added host of ad.
mrers. 1t will be followed by ssTHE GOLD
CRUsHERs," by P. Hamilton MyERs, esq.,, of
New York; author of "BeIl BRANDON ssThe EN-
igrant Squire" SC, to whom was awarded the
second prize of 800.
This story will afford an ample fund of enter
tainnent to the reader; the characters drawn
with vigorous hand, and the portraitures we'll
sustained. Next in order will be "THE STEP
| MOTHER" by MARGARET JuNKIN, of Lexington,
Rockbridge county, Va, author of ssThe Ash.
burmese prize tale, who obtained the award of
|
| The s'Stepmother' is charming domestic sto-
| ry, and will leave most agreeable impression
| upon the mind Of the reader. Next in succession
s'PAUL," by EDITH MAY, of Philadelphia, will
appear, for which the fourth prize of $40 was
awarded by the committee. Paul is work of
| fiction which evinces remarkable perception of
human character, and the deep passions of the
| heart After this will be published ssTHE HEIR
EsS,'' by JANE T. BOND, of Marblehead, Massa-
chusetts, to whom a prize of 1925 was awarded,
being the fifth of the SERIES The character Of the
Heiress is beautifully drawn, and admirably sus-
tanned The sixth and last of the series is entitled
s'META Won SICKLE by MIRIAM CHURCHILL,
| of Boston, Mass, who also prize of 1926,
under the award of the ittee. This is ga tale
of Gowanus'' on Long Island, and embraces some
of the revolutionary incidents of the time in which
it is laid The foregoing all excellent stories;
and will furnish fund of entertainment for some
| time to come. ~.
O. Persons in the city DESTROYS to obtain the
Weekly Sun regularly hereafter, by subscribing
! one dollar in advance, have private box at
| the Office, Sun Iron Building, from which it will
be delivered to them or their messengers, upon
call, every Saturday morning; this arrangement
is necessary, as the paper is not delivered by
riers Single copies will be for sale at the counter
price three cents, and by all newspaper and peri
odical agents throughout the country.
| A. S. ABEL & CO.,
Proprietors Baltimore Weekly Sun.
| Mar 2S-3t
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Mem PORK Aopsrtisruurn1s.
BEsHAm, WHITNEY, : co.
No, 272 Pearl Street. .N.,, VI,

| 1so' ~ f,ed's Street, .Neso York
| MANUFACTURES OF
Plain, Japanned, and Planishod rr, x., !.
a ND DEALERS in Hardscars Briton,." re
- Gloss Wdre such as Table Cutlery. Rr;ssn Sna
Orns, Tea and Coffee Pots, Candiesticks. TAN
Cas,ors. Soup Ladies', Fluid and Oil Lampe PITCH
ers, numbers, Table and Tea Spoons, Plated and
en ssiran silver Spoons, Forks and Ladies' Timed
n p Enameiled Sauce Pans, Maelin Kettles, Fry
VIE Snovel and longs, Sad Irons, Iron and Brass
~; Brass Kettles, Sheet Iron, Tin Plate, Block
and =, Anumony, &c. All goods carefully packed
E - NI1p. Feb l4-6w
M OHE NEW SPRING GOoDs.-P. j.
; - - Steer, Merchant Tailor, Seventh street.
M JUST received his new Spring Goods. and wishes
a patrons and the public to know that, for the
aIenl ana beauty of his stock, he has never before
nau the pleasure to exhibit one that would
WIN ". In truth, he fell upon stock co surnsss-
ingiy Deaou1ui that he could not resist the tenp,
uon 20 puy largely, and he fears too largeIv Eo
VIII therefore offer the greatest possihle ;nd,.a
ments to purchasers, and at the same time onsran-
tee the highest satisfaction to those who order ch
ing, In regard to fit, finish, and style.
The style Of our work was never before so al.
CANT and tasteful as it is now. since we have q
separate cutter exclusively devoted to each gar
ment; by which means alone perfection can be
obtained in that important branch.
We have also the most complete stock of Gentle.
mems Furnishing Goods, such as Shirts, Stocks,
Gloves, Collars, Cravats, Scarfs, &c.
Mar 2I-d2w
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n HODGMAN. No. 81 Maiden Lane and
II Nassau street, (6rst corner from Broadway,
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and merchants throughout the country gener
ally to his stock of India Rubber Goods Of his owr
manufacture, viz: - . .,='E
Coats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, OveraIls, Leg
gings, Caps, Gloves and Mittens, Life Preservers
Overshoes, Carriage Cloths, Piano Covers, Machin,
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &c.; ano
every description of Rubber Goods manufactures
will also be found as above.
My goods defy competition or oomparison-ars
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli.
mate, and are offered for sale in large or smaI
quantities, upon the best terms. O.;Iera so,;c;tel
and promptly attended to BIZ >
I -, 5fs1<5'. - b. HODGMAN, 81
: - ~ Maiden Lane and So Nassau At n v
! Sept ls "'+"'s y.