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Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
War Cloak of the King Of the sand.
Wich Islands,

Before this cloak came into possession of
kamebameha |. its fabrication had been 90
ing on through the rel gn of eight preceding
monarchs Its length is four feet. and it
has spread of eleven feet and half at
the bottom. Its ground work is a coarse
netting, and to this the delicate feathers ere
attached with skill and grace worthy of
the most civilized art. The feathers fo,m-
ing the border are reversed, the whole pre-
senting bright yellow color resembling a
mantle of gold The birds from which
these splendid feathers were taken had but
two feathers of the kind. and they were To-
Gated one under each wing. 1t is very
rare species lIekifhrepfes Pacifca pecu-
liar only to the higher regions of Hawaii
aud is caught with great care and much toll
Five of these feathers were valued at one
dollar and a half 1t is computed that at
least million of dollars have been expeud-
ed on the manufacture of this gorgeous fab
ric. The garment itself would be fit
portion of the regalia of any European
monarch Viewing it in the scarcity of the
article of which it is composed and the i'm
mense amount of time and trouble employ
ed in procuring it, it would be impossible
for despotism to fabricate more magnificent
or costly garment for its prcudest votaries.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
III. NJ. s. ENCOUNTER,
Shanghai, July ii, 1854.

Ny DEAR SIR -
Charles Lyme, the seaman who lost his
arm while firing salute in honor of your
national day, (the 4th inst begs me to as
sure the captains, officers and crews of the
ships Susquehauna and Vandalia. of his
deep gratitude and thankfuluess for their
kind and generous consideration of his mis-
fortune.
Allow me, sir, also to express my own
feelings on this occasion, which are, that |
see in this token of sympathy, not merely
an act of charity, but one which is evidence
of sentiment of good will and kindly feel
ing between our respective nations Such
it has been my good fortune ever to find
where the service has brought me in con-
tact with the navy and the people of the e.
States of America and l cannot refrain
from declaring my own hope and belief that
with those capable of such lberality and
consideration as it is in this instance my
duty to acknowledge, more extended in
tercourse will but tend TO improve those
feelings which exist no less to the honor
than the advantage of the two nations.
| have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
G. W. d. O'CALLAGHAN.
Captain.
Capt. F. Buchanan.
Commander e. s Steamer
Susquehanna.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

To PRESERVE BoUoUEr-A florist, of
MANY years experience gives the following
recipe for preserving bouquets for an unusu-
al period, which may be useful to our lady
readers: First, get the bouquet, which is
not very easy TO do just now. but when you
get il. sprinkle il lightly with fresh water
Then put it into q vessel containing soap
suds, which will nutrify the roots and keep
the flowers a. bright as new Take the
bouquet out Of the suds every morning and
lay it sideways, the stalks entering first, N
water. Keep it there minute or two, then
take it out, aud sprinkle the flowers lightly
by the hand with water Replace it in the
soap-suds and it win bloom as fresh as when
first gathered. The soap-suds need chang.
ing every three or four days BY observing
these rules a bouquet can be kept bright
and beautiful for ut least month, and win
last longer in a very passable appearance
but the attention to the fair, but frail crea-
lures, As directed above, must be strictly
observed, or the last rose of summer will
not be left faded alone, but all will perish.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
Don't Stay Long.

Don't stay long. husband" said young
wife in our presence, one evening as her
husband was preparing to 60 out The
words themselves were insignificant, but the
look of melting fondness with which they
were accompanied spoke volumes. 1t told
all the whole depths of her woman's love-
of her happiness when with her husband
of her grief when the light of his smile,
the source of all her JOY beamed not upon
her.
Don't stay long, husband" and again |
thought l could see the young wife. rocking
herself nervously in the great arm chair
and weeping as though her loving heart
would break. as her ,houghtless lord and
master prolonged his stay wearisome
length of time.
Oh, We that have wives who say don't
stay long" when you 60 forth, think of them
kindly when you are minglng in the busy
hive of life. and try just little. to make
their homes and hearts happy, for they are
gems too seldom found. and when lost, too
seldom replaced-you cannot find amid the
pleasures of the world, the peace and JOY
that quiet nome blessed with such a wo-
mans presence, will afford
Don't stay long, husband" and the
young wife's look seemed to say, ''for here
in your own sweet home, is a loving heart
whose music is hushed when you are absent:
here is a soft breast to lay your head upon
and here are pure lips, unsoiled by sin. that
will pay you in kisses fo- your coming
back
Think of it, young men. when your wives
say to you, Don't stay long" and Oh. don't
let the kind words pass unheeded as of lit
tie value; for though they may not be to
you, the disappointment or the fulGllment
of their simple loving wish. brings grief or
joy to them. If you have an hour to spare,
bestow it upon them, and the pure love,
gushing from their gentle, grateful hearts
will be . sweet reward. Ezchdnge.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

1t will be seen from this statement that
while Mexico furnished 1,650,000 pounds
OF silver, or S33.000,000, all other coun-
tries only produced l,1S6S2 pounds of the
value of S23, $50. 500 All the other Pro-
vinces or States of Mexico contiguous to our
Western and Southwestern frontier, abound
in the ores of silver. Some of the veins
have been worked in davs long since past.
but had TO be abandoned in consequence of
the attacks made by the neighboring saw
age tribes of Indians who would not per-
init the miners to pursue their occupation.
An increased production of silver is very
desirable, for it is essential to the highest
development of commercial prosperity
The fact that China does not recognize gold
coin as money occasions constant drain of
silver from us aud all other nations that
trade with her. The use of silver in the
arts is extensive and the annual consump-
tion by silversmiths for domestic purposes
operates to diminish the amount of silver
coin.
We regard the comparative neglect of
silver mining, induced by the attention Of
miners to gold producing, as a great public
evil. There is vast field for enterprise
in the opening of the silver mines in Mexi-
CO from which immense fortunes can be re-
allied by those who have the energy and
means to embark in the undertaking. We
hope to see American enterprise and skill
embark in this most useful and profitable
employment. Louisville Journal.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

SINGULAR Casa number of pins
were recently exhibited to the Pathological
Society of London, removed from various
parts of the body of young woman, who
was taking down clothes from the drying
lines, and putting the pins in her mouth,
when some one came behind her and seized
her by the arms, startling her so much
that she swallowed the whole mouthful.-
Sickness and emaciation followed; small
swelling showed itself under her lef breast
which liberated and burst, giving passage
to pin, the head of which was gone. Six
teen others were removed from about the
same spot, and others from the left knee
from over the sternum, and from the wrist
~ in all. They had all lost their heads
except two.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

"SrAnD TO YOUR Guns In comment
inc upon the conduct of the crew Of the
Arctic, the n. Y. Express gives the follow
ing graphic description Of the heroic con-
duct Of the brave fellows who were lost in
the British steamer Burkenhead
The circumstances connected with the
loss of the British steamer Birkenhead, on
the coast Of Africa, not many months since,
are still fresh in the memories OF all The
steamer struck On hidden rock. stove a
plank a; the bows, and went to the bottom.
we believe, in half an hours time There
was a regiment of troops on board As
soon as the alarm was given, and it became
apparent that the ships fate was sealed, the
roll of the drum called the soldiers to arms
on the upper deck. The call was promptly
obeyed though every gallant heart there
knew that it was Lis death SUMMONS
There they stood as if in battle array-a
motionless mass Of brave men-men who
were men indeed The ship every moment
was going down and down-but there we're
10 traitors no deseters no crayens there
The women aud children were rot into the
boats, and were all, or nearly all saved
here we're 10 boats for the troops-but
here was no panic no blanched, pale. quiv-
ering lips among them. Down went the
Aip. and down went that heroic band,
shoulder to shoulder. firing fen de joie as
tSey sank beneath the waves Men like
these never perish their bodies may be
given to the fishes Of the sea, but their men,
ories are immortal
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
A letter-writer in Rio Janeiro tells the


following story:
'Rio de .]anero is the most picturesque
and romantic place that ever was m
The harbor Is a most beautiful one, and is
well fortified against invasion. The forts
are planted in every place, so that they can
rake vessel from any quarter. There i
high rock at the entrance Of the harbor,
called the Sugar Loaf, from its being 10 the
shape Of one. 1t never was assembled to
the knowledge Of the Brazilians but once.
and that was in 1S49. when FIVE Yankee
b'hoys one night found some way unknown
to any person 10 reach its summit; and when
there planted the star spangled banner about
200 feet above the level Of the sea :; and
there it remained unfnrled % the breeze for
two years. when it blew to pieces. The
Emperor offered 100000 millereis reward
to find the aggressors; but the next morn
ing they were On their way to San Francis
CO."
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
Senator Atc:lisOn.
A QUESTION OF vERAcITy.

Senator Atchison. in his speech from
was reported as follows in the Parkville Lu-
minary
Southern men. he said. acted as they
should have done, with. he was sorry to say,
two exceptions. A voice from the crowd
here cried out Bell and Houston Il Yes.
said he. these are the men-one whg and one
denocrat-both aspirants for the Presiden-
cy-but Foor. miserable deriis. they had
made false step and lie might say, now,
be (Atchisonl had a fairer chance for that
high honor than either of them"
Mr.. Atchison having been called on for
on explanation by relative of Mr. Bell.
denied over his own signature that he had
applied such language to either Bell or
Houston. But the following card from the
Luminary raises question of veracity"
which the forgetful Senator should square
up
PAEKvILLE, Oct 2S, 1854
ME>sRs. EDlToRs-In the last Platte
Argus, / noticed the shove article inferen-
tally denying report made of his speech
at the town Of Atchison. some time since.
| will only say at this time, that reported
truly the sense, and in some instances the
VERY WORDS used by Gen. Atehison on
that occasion and tha, | am ready to veri-
fy il under oath, and will do 50 If General
Atchison sees ft 10 deny it in a regular man.
ner Furthermore. | will Get men who
were standing By at the time to substantiate
my statements.
am, politically. friend Of Gen. Atchi-
son. and am astonished that he should un-
dertake, even in the most indirect manner,
TO deny what was heard by so many per-
sons, and which can be 80 easily proved.
Respectfully. j.. Il. STEPHENS.
Mem. Eagle d. Enquirer.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
q. s. SHiP SUSoUEHANNA, /
Shanghai, July 10, '54. {

My DEAR SIR -
The officers and crews of this ship aud
the Vandalia. have heard, with sincere re-
gret, Of TIE sad accident to one of the crew
of the Encounter, on the fourth instant.
while firing salute IN honor OF our national
day
These accidents to seamen are always dis
tressing, but on this occason it is particu-
larly and deeply lamented by the officers
and crews of the Susquehanna and Wanda
liza. As the loss of the right arm depriYes
the unfortunate man of the principal means
of supporting his family and himself, the
officers and crews of the Susquehanpa and
Nandaia are anxious to assist in relieving
his distress, and it is with sincere pleasure
that we send him the enclosed bill of ex-
change for e2S0 sterling. which we beg him
to accept from his brother seamen as proof
of our heartfelt sympathy.
Most respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
FRANKLIN BUCHANAN,
Commander
Capt G. W. D. O'Callaghan,
Commander H. NJ S. Encounter
Shanghai, China.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

The Mormon Temple being built at Salt
Lake City. is ls6 feet long by so wide
The foundation is laid IL feet below the
surface Of the earth (and is built Of solid
masonry aud 16 feet thick. A promenade
20 feet wide i to be built the entire dis
tance around the building. TO be gained by
a number of steps. The wall is to be 81
feet high, and the whole building covers an
area of 2l,S50 feet of ground.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
The French crystal palace covers-the

The French crystal palace covers-the
ground Aoor-27 ,067 square yards; the sur
face of the gallery Of the circumference counts
1S.072-total 1910 yds. The large room
ndmbers ZIG windows; the pavilions 1872 ;
on the ground floor there are 3SS columns in
cast iron. and S15 on the second floor the
central nave has length Of 1872 yards, with
breadth of As. and IFS height at the entab-
lasure is Is yards. The building has con-
sumed $4,000 square yards of cut stone.
without counting the filling stone and the
MORTAR 500 tons Of castings, 5000 tons
of iron. and $4,000 square yards Of unpol-
ished glass
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

Madam" said cross-tempered physi-
clan to patient. IF women were admitted
to paradise. their tongues would make it
a purgatory."
And some phycians. If allowed to prac-
lice there" replied TIE lady, would soon
make it desert
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06

Some descendant of Solomon has wisely
remarked that those who go to law for dam.
ages are sure to get them.
Washington telegraph., 1854-12-06
Interesting COrfesp60dence.

The Baltimore Sun has received from
correspondent on board the U. s. steam
frigate Susquehanna, at Hong Kong, China.
the following correspondence between Capt
Buchanan, of the Susquehanna, and Capt
O'Callaghan. of the British steam frigate
Encounter, called forth by severe acci-
dent which happened to seaman on board
the latter vessel, whilst firing a salute in
honor of our national day (the 4th of JULY
at Shanghai, wt;ch shows the good feelings
and sympathy that exists between the off,
GERS and men of the two services:
The daily union., 1854-03-04

No. 495.
NOTICE Of WITHDRAWAL from private entry of
lands lying within neen miles each side Of
proposed from
VtoksBuRo, MISSISSIPPI.
behalf
proposed mentioned
Uskp directed ,he until the 7h
merit, publ. lands lying within heen miles
tbeabout- may either side the
being
enuy except pre- empuon which excluded from
operation and special instructions pupo
accordingly the land officers,
lands subject sale MosRos LOUISIANA
North Of fAc hne and sast Of the meridian.
Townships hen sixteen, seventeen, eghecn nineteen, and
twenty, OF ranges one to six, Inclusive.
Townships 6een, seventeen eighteen
teen, and twenty, OF range seven
Townships bneen sxeen seventeen, eighteen and
nineteen, of eight 10 fourteen, inclusive
Townships hftecB and sixteen, of range hheen.
North Of hs boss line and wea Of the rneidisn
Townships hfeen sreen eighteen nineteen, and
twenty, Of ranges one to Eve, inclusive.
land. subject NAroHrooars,
rass, vxi
North of the base line and of the ucr
Townships fifteen, eighteen,
twenty, OF fnnvcs six TO thirteen, inclusive.
Given under hand the General Land Oce Wash
igb psvcui,,ct,
BY order OF the President;
JOHN WILSON
Commissioner of the General Once.
Dec 10-lawI3w
The daily union., 1854-03-04
r,AeErr & DopsoS Dealer. In ALI E,ca. os Uur-

HLAGErT q DODsOS, Dealers In kiuds of rur-
dry goods furnish al the
kinds Of rich tapestry BRUSSELS mpsrial
double ingram, twed aud plain
pngs n prices warranted as low II lower
cities furnish the goods Ao supply Of elegant
rugs and - = T.
All kinds of medium and low priced materials with
AL the necessary belongings 70 complete curtains according any
which will be found superior and good ssss.
French satin sins and
dannsk laip desirable plain coors elegant
cornice and eide cbrses d-sns
fuschs lcs goods are elegant
Of designs purposes Known kirh
and cords and tase side loops matching
tain of desired.
fresh supply of elegantly embroidered muslin
der curtains embroidered emsge tasnheud and aos
white cmbrsssers match.
D. confidently goods who contemplate
feeling satisfaction
n inspection Of their stock.
devote their dealing In
xood doing the
purchase samo source is
suppose
home. nothing of the trouble and expense
and going from horne.
house, Pennsylvania avenue, 0h street.
The daily union., 1854-03-04
Mar 2-lswl3w

Law school Of Cumberland Universtty, at Lebanon.
Tennessee.
FACULTY Hon. Abraham Caruhen, OF the circuit
Il Judges OF Tennessee.
Hon Nathan of Judges supreme
Of Tennessee.
Hon. Bom6cd L. Ridley councillors Of the State
Judges Caruh.rs Green dev
the school.
Pion Of fnsneffonl. Daily
daily lessons ous.
q Weekly OF
dents by
and them through IN actual
The 10 prepare
deeds, wills records, and NIL
dence the trials Some appeal 10
public the snd Of
IFS jurors circuit judges and csoceIors ofs ca
pacues connected with their suits.
ScsssonTbe FIRST session
tember and ends trd Thursday February second com
mences the succeeding Monday February second
Thursday in July.
Ep~nes per sesonTuion fee $50 contingent
boarding about their hool.
an be nd IN book ssores -
Pour sessions required the
dents advanced No previous required for al
There may enter :.
any time during the collegiate year.
There IL moot Legislature connected tho school
Number Of students the last collegiate year eighty
ROBERT L. CARUTHERs
Feb li-eoiy President Board Of trustees.
The daily union., 1854-03-04
[ No. A9s 1


~ within 6iesn miles Of
Of the proposed railroad from Cams Landing
Aknsa Camden and Fulton the Texan
rne, nd branches at amdens
behalf
OF proposed and BRANCHES above mentioned
Instant public
lying whin 6een niles Whereabouts. each
withheld from except
which excluded
situated In land districts
KANSAS, 10 ~its
In the district OF lands subject 20 sale at UsLssA
Of the and Of the h rrlnepai meridian.
Townships IL ~, ~ rs, and fraction Of l6, Of
South eftas base and e Of the fA prinepoi neyd~r.
Townships IL H. 10, II, Is, and 10, OF ranges and5
In aisuo, cf lands .ubjec, sale at CpAmAosorE
base line and Of ire ffh principal merisan
Townships H. IA ia, a. I5 and i6 Of ranges G, o. IL
Townships III a. ia u.s. 10 49, TO- and 90 Of range az
Townships H. Ia 10 a. 5 49, ~, 49, TO- andao. Of IA, Is,
I6, ~. and Is
Township II, Ia Ia "a, rs, is, and II, ofrsnae 10
Townships ~, ~, 10, u, and is, Of -snec 20.
In the district subject Lrrrrs Rock
Of and offh ,fh prireya meridian.
Township. 2 and 2, of range ~.
Townships ., 3, 4, 80, Z, and 9, ~ range -.
Te~nshp 3 8 g and 10, H. Is, ie, IL.
In The distdc, lands subiec, sale wA.nrreros
South line and Of the 6fh principal nerdan.
Townships s, 6. y 8, 9, and 10, ofranre is.
Townships and 10, of range 49,
Township. H. IA a. ~ and IS, Of a. a. a. o.
and a.
Townships "a and ~ Of 30, ~,
Townships 10, ~, 20, and 10, OF range 80.
(ven my General Land Office, city
inston thi. sth day Of January, iess
BY Of the Presidents III. -
Jan e-lawlSw Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
The daily union., 1854-03-04
TO Our SUBSCRIBERS.

person wil be upon books unis
psy N of The subscsipuea be made Ia advxnes.
money by letter postage
which paid BY u.s. by
transmission.
The COUNTRY PAPER published weekly during
sons Of Congress, and weekly daring the
Subscriptions ioI period will hs received
tsrns proporroned to the above annual
~ ~PosTAAsrERs authoxissd act agents and,
sending DAILY subscribers, with $50 enclosed yIvs
SEAIWEEkL ssbscrhss with e25 enclosed; WEEKLY
subscbers, with $40 sAclosed viii copy of tbs
The daily union., 1854-03-04
CONGRESSIONAL.
SPEECH OF HON. CHAaLEs SUNNI n
)f MASSACHUSETTS.

MA ff on MASSACHUSETTS,
Against the repeal OF the Missouri rohibuoa OF slavery
north OF 36 deg 80 min delivered in the Senate,
February 81, 1854.
The daily union., 1854-03-04

Drop'd from the zenith like taliing star
But, without tracing this downward course through it's
successive stages lei me refer 10 facts which too palpaby
reveal the abyss that has been reached. Early 10
history no man disqualified tor public office BY req
son OF his opinions this sublect and this condition
continued for a long period As late as 1921, John w
TAYLOR representative from New York, no had pressed
with much energy, net merely the prohibition OF sIa
very the Territories, but its restriction in the State Of
Missouri, elected 10 the char OF Henry Clay,
Speaker OF the other House. Ii is needless to add. that
no determined supporter Of the Wmot Provso at this
day could expect that eminent trust An arrogant and
unrelentng os,racsm applied, not only to all who
express themselves against slavery, but 10 every who
will not be s meniai novel tesl for Office has been
introduced which would have excluded all the fathers Of
ihe repnbl'ceven Washington Jefferson, and FrankIin
Yes, sir startling il may be. but indlsputahle Could
these illus,nous men descend from their realms above
and revisit the land which they had noby dedicated 10
freedom, they could not with their welkpown and
corded opinions against slavery, receve nomination for
the presidency IRON either o he old political parties
Nor could John Jay, our first Chief jusce, and great
exemplar Of Judicial virUe-who hated slavery he
loved jassice--he admitted 10 those duea with
which bis earth indssoiably aAsnciaed Tc
such lowest deep has our government descended
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1854-02-16
SENATE BILL.

A BIZ Grating Fund for t!e Perpetual Mliate-
staRc. 81 a !SyStdsi Of Primary or Free School
throughout he CeFtaOnteeaih
l. Be enacted 6y The general Assembly, Tha, tor
III purpose oi establishing iund Tor The perpelu-
al maintenance of . system OF Primary or Free
Schools thrQughgutlthe Commonwealth the bonds
of the State bearing six pr cent Interest, be issued
to The Board ofthe Literary Fund, the anloan OF
4wp million Of dollars on or before The first day OF
July next.
. The said Board shall annually thereafter for
ten years. collect the intel, stfalling due on said
bonds. and re-vestthe same in like bondso of the
Common wealth together with all the annual inter-
Isl thereon from tins totiDe accruing and no more
shan be charged for said bonds ihan heir par val
uei
q The profits or fVilends arising from any bank
slpeks htresfier created Nv the Commonwealth
shl annually By infested in like bonds Of the State
until the first day q July, 1864
4 That from aud afies the first daF-of July, 1864
tae said two million dollars add the interest that
hath thereon accrued. with the dividends profits
oil any bank stocks which may heaeafter be created,
and the interest which hath thereon accrued. And
ise literary iued il shall rxst on that day shall
cbnsiitute cdninep fund for the purposes Of edu-
cation, 70 be denominated the Literary Fund the
Commonwealth.
Is The interest or nEoGs or said fund shall there
aher be bbaatE aud sacredly applied 10 the perpet
uhl maintenance Of a system OF primary schools
fer the education Of INDECENT children For to the es
lShlishmeAt and maintenance Of system Of free
SCHOOLS Ihronghoutthe Commonwealth, as the Leg
stature ma, here amer determine.
q Nothing in this ari contained shall be constru.
ell ia any manner, 70 disturb or afcc, the arrange
al mi or management ofthe present Literary Fund,
nttil the first dav Of Jnfy 1864 or To deprive the
University Of Virginia or The Virginia Military
il@itne OF the aahuiiies nov allowed them by
lsk i,
Z This act shall By in force from rs passage.