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The Temperance Question.

The October number of the Westminster
RecieW contains an article of singular ability
starting with the proposition that drunkenness
cannot DO cured By legislation. 1t is written
and published in view Of very persistent efforts
in England to obtain the enactment of Maine
law by Parliament. 1t traverses the whole
field of discussion of the questions of prohibi-
ton and regulation of the liquor traffic. An
extract or two will serve to show the strength
Of the article:
"The world would be a very different world
if great evils were so easily cured, and if ten
lines in a statute.b book could crush vice and
make virtue triumphant. Experience tells US
" different tale 1t tells US that law is in itself
poweress, and that is only strong when it is
the outward and formal expression of what men
really wish. Even if law such as the Maine
liquor law, were obeyed, which it might be for
time among an orderly and law loving people,
there would be no escaping in one shape
or other, the penalty of so gross an infringe
ment of the true principles of State government.
1t would be an evil worse than that Of drunken
ness if nation learnt to lean on the rotten
zeal of external enactments, and thus Slapped
the very foundations of right and destroyed the
springs Of all moral action"
Again, in regard to personal rights-the
denial to men of their freedom of choice who
live under the rule of laws which recognise the
great fact of personal liberty-the writer re-
marks:
"To deny the use Of intoxicating liquors al
together, to withhold by law the means of in
duging because indulgence is often carried to
vicious excess, is, in fact an attempt, in a
very signal instance and on very wide scale,
to increase the sphere of State government and
to deaden the sense Of individual responsibility.
1t would be impossible to furnish more con-
spicuous example Of that mode of viewing man
and morals which makes wrong and right the
subject Of State policy and not Of individual
conviction.
"A subtitle poison taints the moral atmo-
sphere in which such law is upheld. The
mind of man becomes narrow and crippled
when he is no longer his own master; his &C.
tons are meaningless when stripped of the
beauty Of choice; his sympathy for others grows
dead when he has no longer to assist them in
encountering moral trials and to gain and give
the strength Of mutual counsel. Prohibition
advocates are fond Of prophesying that as men
cease to drink they will 90 to church
"What will they find when they get thereP
Is the faith Of the churches of christendom so
warm, their words so full of meaning, their
appeal to the conscience so direct that they
can afford to be guided by law which, as far
as one law can, deadens responsibility and
obliterates the distinction between good and
evil? The text will be the keenest satire on
the sermon. The text will say, Use your free
dom as those who stand or fall to their Master
the preacher will say, My Christian brethren,
abstain altogether, for there is penalty Of FIVE
dollars for the first offence and ten for the
second.'n
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RESOLUTIONS Returned.

Governor Adams, of South Carolina, in his
message to the Legislature, says he has re
turned the resolutions, sent-him by Massachu.
sets, to the proper officers of that State. In
explanation he says:
" Had Massachusetts confined herself to re-
solutions expressive Of her feelings and pur-
poses in relation to slavery, impertinent as l
may have regarded them, | would have re-
ceived them with Indifference, and transmitted
them without comments but consider the acts
of her late Legislature as an insult and an out
rage upon every member Of the Coniederacy,
who has right to demand the enforcement of
the fugitive slave act. A State whose Legisla-
ture deliberately unblushingly, impiously vio-
lates her constitutional obligations, and whose
people resist the execution Of law, even to the
shedding of blood, is not entitled to comfy
from US and feel that / would have betrayed
the dignity of my trust had hesitated to afiix
on such conduct the seal Of official condemna-
ton. The interchange Of civilit;es with a
people who feel it to be no dishonor to prevent
the recovery of stolen property, will hardly re-
claim the faithless, and is incompatible from
the respect which honesty owes itself"
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A Gigantic Concert.

A Paris letter describes concert on n
gigantic scale which was to take place on the
Palaine of the Great Exhibition on the 10th
ult:
The orchestra is to be composed of 100 vio-
Inns, AZ altos, 40 violincellos 80 BASES, and
upwards Of 200 wind instruments, besides a
chorus of 500 voices, Of which $50 are male,
tenors, and basses, two hundred female, and
seventy young choristers. All the harpists in
Paris have been put in requisition, and prov
ing insufficient, dozen more are coming over
from London several musical deputations from
various countries are TO join this musical festi.
val, the most considerable Of whom IS that
from Brussels, see by M. Fetes. Amongst the
various pieces to be performed, are the overture
to Der Freyschutz, Of which the andante move.
ment is to be executed by "a horns; chorus
of Handels from Judas Maccsbeus; part of the
symphony Of Beethoven, in c minor; the
Prayer Of Moses, by thirty harps; chorus from
the Hugenots; AUe VeJum of Mozart, and the
TIE Deum Of Berlioz, followed by the Maiche DIES
Drdpeaur executed by thirty harps and the
full orchestra. M. Berloz is to conduct this
formidable musical array, by means Of five aid.
de-camps under his orders, aided by an electric
metronome with FIVE conductors, constructed
expressly for the purpose by Belgian mechan
ician, M. Werbrugghe. This instrument may
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GCOTT,s WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
~ u 4h;s and r6ssala= In

GCOTrS WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
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features will be new and brilliant series of origi-
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of the Last Century. Ali who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends of the American Revo
luton" published for ffty-six consecutive weeks
in the" Saturday Courier will find these pictures
OF French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilaucy of his previous produc.
tons. The first of series of original novellettes
called Morris Hartley, the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley by Harrison W. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. II will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
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Andrews benson, author of Home Pictures, Pa
thence Warrington and her Grandmother, etc.
will continue a splendid domestic novelette, en-
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these will be added original contributions and Sc
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wood, and other distinguished writers; the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
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Terms-One copy one year 50; two copies one
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twenty copies one year and one TO the getter up
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Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. Ill Chestnut ST. Philadalphia,
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be looked upon as a valuable application Of
science to the musical art; it has already been
tried with success by M. Berlioz, in Belgium,
in leading the ehorusses of the Infancy OF
Christ, although it is as yet unknown in France.
1t consists Of brass key, similar to note Of
the piano, attached to the desk of the conduc-
tor, and which, upon the slightest pressure of
the left hand, while the other is directing the
measure TO those Immediately around him,
transmits the principal changes of time to the
further extremities of the orchestra SO that,
as it is ingeniously remarked, "a single person
might conduct four orchestras at the four ex-
tremities Of the globe, with the certainty that
they would execute as perfectly and irreproach-
ably the same performance, as if they were
under the immediate baton of their leader"
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100 600 COP COPIES SOLD '7 WI ,,l'1,


be ready on or about the Oath OF October.
Contentsi
First Application OF Steam.
Life of John Fitch-Engraving OF his first Boat.
Life Of Robert Fulton-Engraving Of his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Livingstons first Ohio River
Boat-Correct Likeness-Ful Particulars:
Latrobe's Fir.t Boat.
First Steubenvie Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eye Witness.
Maps of the Western Waters; Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down corrsctly.
List OF Steamboat Explosions since 1912; Names
Of Killed and Wounded; List of Steamboats,
now afoat.
Correct Views of Pittsburg, Wheeling, Cincin-
matt, Louisville. St. Louis, and New Orleans, in
1855; sketch Of each place; Population, Bust
ness, &c, &c.
Fast Time of Boats on the Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List Of Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes; Names Of Lost, Killed,
and Wounded
The High Water in 1910, 1891, IS47
List Of Plania atoms on the Mississippi River
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages, with one hundred en-
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above work
Orders from the trade solicited and agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work.
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GEoRcETowN COLLEGE, ID. G.

UNHE next session Of this Institution will com
Il mence on Monday, the Sd Of September
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 abe
moral and intellectual advancement OF those con-
ided 10 their care. A large and spacious build
ing has just been completed TO be used exclusive
ly Tor the accommodation ofthe younger students.
Their dormiiory Fairgrounds, study-hall class
rooms, &c, will be entirely distinct from those Of
the other students, and officers especially assigned
will attend them in their pastimes and preside
over their studies. A complete separation will
thus be effected between the younger and older
students, the advantages of which must be appa-
rent 10 all those who have the least experience in
the education Of youth.
The Observatory of the College, its extensive
Philosophical apparatus, rich and varied Libraries,
and Cabinet OF Minerals, Geological Specimens
aud Shells, afford TO the students OF this Institu
ton advantages rarely 10 be met with.
b. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug. 7--dlm President
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R. +. HIBBARD'S WILD CHERRY 8ITTERS
AN EXCELLENT REMEDY.
TURRA n,S Wild Cherry Rittera IL this

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E. H. WERNER, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
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JoYCE's TAsTELEss SOLUTION

TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
~ ENTLEMEN.-The valuable medicina
NJ properties OF Balsam Copaiba have long
been recognized by the faculty, but the great dis
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in the form OF an Emulsion or Gelatinous Cap
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the Capsule or the small quantity ofCopaiba gem
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Joyce's tasteless solution Of Copaiba is the
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the purest Para Copaiba, without taste or smell,
and at same time mixes clearly and freely with
water, and is pronounced by the most eminent
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new worlds TO contain all the medicinal proper
ties of Basam Copaiba without its disagreabe
characteristics.
Il is an efficient preparation for all diseases Of
the mucous membranes, and particularly Como
rheGa Leucorrh9a, elect, painful hemorrhodal
affections, and in chronic irritation of the bladder.
Sold in Washington wholesale, by
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ID. s. Dyson, j. b Moore, DIR. w. B. Young,
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"ORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer, 1913 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay II 10 the sharpers oil
Wall street, to raise available means to enable hin,
TO stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several Of The best
New York makers including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Meodeons OF the best Boston
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes ai.
iording opportunity for selections not TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
sand Pianos al great bargains-prices from $50 to
10 $3.50. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu
sic and schedule of factory prices of Pianos, Melo
deems and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free of postage.
Sept 2l-d3m
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GRATISy
Just PubIisheds A Now Discovery I'm
Medicines.

FEW WORDS ON RATIONAL
IA TREATMENT, without Medicine, or Sper-
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Timidity, SelEDistrust, Dizziness, Head Ache,
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FROM THE FRENCH OF DR.. b. DE LANEY.
The important fact that these alarming COM
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is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment,
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rT,HE MONUMENTAL HISTORY OF
Aug. 7-dlm

IL EGYPT, as recorded on the ruins OF
temples, palaces, and tombs, by William Osborne,
X. S. L., in Two volumes, price So
Cyclopedia OF Universal History, comprising
tabular views of contemporaneous events in all
ages from the earliest records 10 the present time,
arranged chronologically and alphabetically edited
by McBarney, b, r., and Larreol Neit price 50
50.
Lives Of Men Of Letters ofthe Time OF George
III. by Henry, Lord Brougham, price 81 %
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained, by
Rev. A. Mahan, first President of Cleveland Uni.
versity.
Learning and Working six lectures delivered
ia Wiliiss Rooms London, in June and July, 1854,
by Frederick DEMON Maurice M. A., chaplain OF
Lincolns lnut
Hand Book for Young Painters, by G. r.. Leslie,
II. A, author Of the Life Of Constable, price SO.
Star Papers, or Experience Of AIT and Nature,
by Henry Ward Beecher, price 81 IS.
Just received and for sale al the Bookstore OF
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Corner OF 18th street aud Penn. avenue.
Nov g,
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rs Stimulating Liniment, as prepared al

rs Stimulating Liniment, as prepared at
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving Of the high
est commentator as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism Ii seldom, if ever, fails TO give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by z. ID. Gilman, chemist of this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, 10
whom reference can be made at any time as to its
magical effects in curing rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. II was originally made for horses, for the
cure Of lameness, saddle gals, &C., and is now
much used for such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either tor
an or bmeast. Nav 20
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TAPoLEoN AT ST. HELENA, Oh

IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con.
versstons of the Emperor during the Eve and a
half years Of his captivity. collected from the me
MORALS of Las Casas, OMera, Montboon, An
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with illustrations.
English Grammar. The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history of its origin
and development designed for use in colleges
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Caesars Commentaries; literally translated notes
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A Child's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner. In volumes.
An Outline of the General Principles OF Gram
mar, TO which quotations have been added. BY
Rev. J. @. Grafton, Professor OF the English Ian.
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DecG
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NJ SICK Headache Remedy

IL Sick Headache Remedy.-A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recentlyofered
the public, is attracting great attention, not oaly
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials 10
lis efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great a number of people who'are af
fIcted with the distressing complaint for which
no medicine has before been made public. DIR.
Eastman who discovered the efficacy of his rem
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed and we do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so longneeded, has alractedthe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard of il.
From our own knowledge Of DR.. Eastmans char
acter and practice we have no doubt that the med
cine deserves the favor il receives and that will
prove to be great benefit TO all who may give il
a trial.-Lynn News, December 49, 1853
For sale in Washington by z. y. GILMAN, and
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GLENWOOD CEMETERY.
OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AvENu
r. nj 9, n

OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner Of 10th street, over Savings Bank
THIS CEMETERY IL laid out Oh the plaL
Il of the celebrated Greenwood of New York,
and situated on the high ground, distant one and
quarter miles north of the Capitol, North Capt..
lol street. leading directly TO the Gateway. This
company have received charter from Con-
gress, appropriatisg this ground for to burial
purposes, making fee title TO the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from Legislation or
otherwise, which is Of vast importance to those
who wish their dead to repose where they have
placed them for il has become custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes to sell il, and throw the dead
promiscuousy into one large pitt and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent it, as no titles are given TO
the ground.
N. B. Office hours from 10 m, TO IL m, wher
pamphlets containing the Chartef, Bylaws, and
Map of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James F. Harry
410, 7th street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to- June lily
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

a term of years, The Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war
rants the beefthey will be kept 10 the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
Ii contains upwards OF $50 acres Of low grouG1s
remarkable for extraordinary crops Of cora, aud
capable Of being made the best possible Tvs.
As part Of this land yielded 100 bushels OLA &, e
acre. in 1873, the twelfth year of successive az
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad -
the season, produced 10 bushels-ihe Fauu -
easily susceptible Of DIVISION and is certainly
Of the best in Virginia
Terms One-third on the LIST OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter,
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber
by letters addressed 10 "Warrenton Springs, Vir-
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u,AYLoR q MAURY have the honor 4

IL announce the completion Of preparations for
the festive season. In addition TO their ordinary
stock, (which has always been characterized by
elegance and vsriety,) they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated aud
tastefuly bound Books.
Articles Of !" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood. J
Card Baske 8, Inkstands, Ladies Cabss.
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands, &c.
Together with general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for a combination of the useful with
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millionaire.
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rREAr COMPLAINTS having bee

VI made of the irregularity Of the running Of the
boats between Washington and Alexandra, Tor
the accommodation Of the public, the undersigned
has determined to run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, ct. s, 81. and lit a. m. /, 3,
and AZ, p. m.
From Alexandra, IT, 50, l0a, a. m; l2t, 2, 4,
and 81. p. m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 6, "a ct, and IL, a. m; 123, "a and al
p. IN.
Nov I'll. GEORGE PAGE.