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Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-01-14

The METROPOLITAN HALL, in the city of New York,
which was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, was
erected in 1850 and the largest and most elegant
hall in the United States It occupied ground 100 by
$50 feet The hall and hotel buildings were owned by
John Lafarge, and valued at S340, 900.
The LArARGE HOTEL was $50 feet front on Broadway,
l6O feet Deep and six stories height 1t had Just
finished and furnished and to have been opened for
the reception Of company in few days Messrs Wright
Laniers Co. were to manage the new hotel and had
fitted it up in style Of magnifcence. They had pur-
chased upwards Of $l30 900 worth Of furniture &c., and
over twothrds Of this amount in the building when
it was consumed The hotel was designed by JAS Rem
wick, jr with front Of white MARBLE in the Grecian
style Of architecture and had three hundred Sleep
ing rooms In its interior fnish frescoed ceilings and
general arrangements it had no superior in beauty and
convenience 1t had been leased in connexion with the
hail. and including all the stores but two to Messrs
Wright Laniers Co. at annual rent Of S54 600.
The whole rental Of the building $50 900 year
The insurance on the property was only $l75,00o
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WHALE FIsHERY.-In the annual review of the whale
fishery published in the Whdlcmans LIST it is stated that
the importation Of oil and bone has been larger the past
year than that of any year since 184 and that the trade
continues to sustain ITSELF with less than the fuc
tuations incident to most branches of commerce Prices
have ranged high during the year. The total mporta
tions into the United States for 1853 follows
Sperm oil l0s,O77 barrels whale oil 2oO,114 barrels
whae-bone 1862 800 lbs. There are employed in
the whale fishery 6O2 ships and barques % brgs and 80
schooners making total tonnage of 208 029 than
three-quarters Of which is owned in Massachusetts, The
remainder is owned in Rhode Island Connecticut and
New York There has been an increase of tonnage the
year Of TONS In 1853 about 235 ships sruised
in the northern seas two of which lost The num-
Der cruising in those audes is 48 less than last year.
1t is estimated that the catch this season will barely come
up to the average.
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THE WAR or lS12.-The Salem papers have published
lists Of those residing in that vicinity who are surviving
Dartmoor prisoners In Marblehes forty-two persons
alive who were confined in Dftmoor and twen-
y four who were confined in other English prisons during
server furnishes list of of the armed vessels belong
ing to the United States which employed to cruise
against the commerce Of Great Britain in the waro 1872
The prizes taken during the war number S0S and were
valued at $l6S, ,853, ,519
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THE RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT IN CHINA.

The North China Herald, in reviewing the religion and
writings Of the rebels says:
For ourselves we unreservedy the conviction
that unpreudiced mind survey the religious fea
lures of the without coming to the conclusion that
foreign nations and foreign must be prepar
ed to deal with this nsurrecton as likely to lead to one
Of the most important revolutions of modern times They
must regard this nsurrection consisting Of the
dregs of civil discomfort and social anarchy but
composed Of those moral and religious elements Of
strength prestige of victory, and real claim upon the
sympathy of Christendom.
Those who have carefully and imparally studied the
character of the rebellion will have read their religious
edcts and manifestos in vain if they induced for
moment to confound Thaewing wang and his host Of i'm
perfectly enlightened christian warriors with the lawess
rabbe banded together through the Triad and
societies. who taking advantage Of the disturbances
in the interior have recently captured the cities of Annoy
and Shanghai.
The present concluding number Of the series before
advertcd to contains slight proofs in favor of the
views advocated We perceive of that national
arrogance and blind conce which has in past times
dered the Chinese inaccessible to foreign missionary in
fuences. They give uterance to sentiments which might
find incongruous place in the writings Of
cd christians They speak Of the ancient monothesm Of
China when their patrarchs Of old worshipped the
God the of nature and the dictates Of conscience
They make mention Of the gradual decay by which the
Almighty Shangh had his worship divided with that
Of the corrupt s and the introduction of demonolary
corrupted the pure monoheism of China. They alude
to the downward tendency and decay Of the national
In Oh lQolatrleS OF
and Taouism. They recognise the prevalence among
foreigners Of that knowledge Of the COP which
among the Chinese themselves was above thousand
years ago. corrupted by the inermxture Of demonola
trous and idolatrous superstition They argue from the
material beauties of the visible creation the great
ness, the gsry and the independence Of auxiliary sub
ordnates in the work of creating the universe which be-
long to Him who is the Almighty and Omnipresent Crea
tor They demosh every pretended argument in favor
of image worship and point their counymen away from
idoatry to the duty Of prayer, alone aleficacious
with God.
In spite of the errors and defects which have been
noticed In Of their documents and which t is to
be hoped further intercourse with European missionary
instructors will hereafter correct; in spite Of the disad
vantages which have resulted from forced profession Of
christianity and the probable existence Of two classes Of
christian professors among their multitude the leaders
of this movement have nevertheless given dubious
signs Of religious sincerity and patriotism and have pro-
claimed to their counymen such views Of moral and
gious truth every enlightened friend of his must
desire to universally dused throughout the empire
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tive nation, may well hope that money will not be
wanting establish the independence of American learn
ing to render it no longer provincial longer relying
for it's support upon the libraries of Europe
Another movement in the same direction suddenly
assuming position Of commanding Importance, is the
establishment Of the Astor Library of New York. 1t
endowed by business man. who had the sagacy place
1t under the management OF who had made the seec
on purchase and Of libraries professional study
for many In the history Of similar collections
there nothing compare compete with the gathering
| of the Astor Library in New York.
1t was established in 1849. The appropriations fer
the purchase Of books have been placed entirely the
disposal Of Dr. Joseph G. Cogswel, the librarian He
has collected during two visits Europe nearly 60 900
Volumes with about $63 000 But this is not all these
volumes were not taken at random they were bought
from list previously prepared, without regard to cost
Inc collection may for practical utility and adaptation
10 It's purposes for just distribution among all the depart
ments OF learning for choice of editions and material
perfection ocopy and binding challenge comparison with
| any Of its size in the world
during the year have prepared work containing
exposition OF the system for constructing catalogues
libraries and general catalogue by Of separate
stereotype titles with rules for the guidance of librarians
and examples illustrating the rules This work, although
| not large, cost me considerable time and labor
1t was stereotyped in own office by the pro-
which We have done much to perfect and adapt
our own peculiar purposes The typographical appear
OF the book IS satisfactory although the work
was executed by unskful hands and under many unfa
vorabe circumstances In operations Of stereotypng
have experienced many delays and difficulties from
the fact hat there was no stereotype Office type foun
dry at hand and no persons accustomed TO the
sereotyping the manufacture Of the delicate
required We have lately however secured the services
Of an accomplished mechanic who has already made great
improvements in our processes and apparatus and has
| acquired much skill in the new art
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with other institutions the world that il has
itself received many Of the benefits and advantages which
are reported.
Whatever therefore, may be the future condition Of
the institution the true policy for the present de-
vote its energies to the system OF active operations
other objects should be subordinate this and in no.
wise suffered diminish the good which is capable
producing II should be prosecuted with discretion but
with vigor; the results will be its vindication."
1t would appear from the report Of the Executive Com
mttee that the finances of the institution are in good
condition for though during the year o47 paid
on the building there still hand after all the
pendtures for publications and other purposes besides
the original beque,t, upwards of 100000 Of accrued
interest.
On the subject Of the Smithsonian edfce Prof HENRY
makes some very udcous remarks, which quote with
call Of particular attention the concluding sentences
/" The business Of the institution would be much fac
Gtated were this part Of the building completed Since
Congress has authorized the establishment of library
and museum, 1t will be well place oil the objects Of in
terest to the public IN the main building and make this
exclusively the show part Of the establishment devoting
the wings and ranges and Of the towers to the
business operations and other purposes the institution
In the present condition Of affairs there is no part of the
edifce to which the public has access and
quenty business has to be transacted amidst
interruptions. The loss Of time and effective life 10
which all are exposed who occupy position OF notorie
" in the city Of Washington is truly lamentsbe and
where this is enhanced by facility Of access to crafty
mere curiosity the evil becomes scarcely endurable
Progress in business under such circumstances can onv
be made by an encroachment the hours usually ao:
ted to rest and that too at the expense Of wasted
gies and shortened days"
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-08
OLD EST ABLISHED
SADDLERY HARDWARE HOUSE.
WILSON & HAYDEN.
Il and 10 Columbia street. Cincinnati, Ohio.

HAYDEN IL WILSON,
IL Main street, Saint Losis Missouri,
Importers and Manufacturers of
Saddlery and Coach Hardware, Carriage Trimmings
Saddle Trees Hames. Hog and Calf SeatiI z,
and all other Leathers used BY
Saddlers and Carriage
Makers.
WYE take this opportunity of returning our thanks to
wv our friends and customers. who have so literally
patronized for the las years. and assure them
that pains shall be spared for the future insure
continuance of their avors and for the supply of cheap
and full assortment Of Goods line. for which we
possess facilities superior to any House East West.
Our English goods are purchased to the best advan
tage in Birmingham, by Mr.. ID. :. Hasluck Of the
late firm OF p Wilson * Co.. and imported direct by
selves, thereby paying but commission. We are
also manufacturing many Of goods Columbus Au
burn, Sing Sing and have lately established House in
Newark, n. j., for the purpose of manufacturing and
purchasing the finer qualities OF plated Suddley and
Coach Ware, and Patent Leathers, which Is under the
control of our Hayden We have also Currying shops
in this city, in which finish the greater part OF the
Skirting, Harness and Brides sold by
Our Hog and askn Seating, Fair Bridle Bag Leath-
er, &C.. manufactured exclusively for us by Mr..
Amos Moore who is well known the best Fair Leath-
er Tanner in the West. tffr
With these advs ntages fatter ourselves that we
friends and customers the best ana
of Goods to be found In the estern
country AMI we would respectfully request them to call
before purchasing elsewhere We are how receiy
ing the largest finest stock ever offered IN the West
janl0-3mu&w WILSON ~ HAYDEN.
CiReinnati Gs,,
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bACON,> MEksCANI1LE COLA.EUEs
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SIXTH AND WALNUT, ciN1i a.,
FNHE undersigned has removed bis Mertanuie 1oi
l. ege to his new building northwest corner Of Val
nut and Sixth Streets where he has fitted up spendu
suit OF rooms expressly for his spare
neither pains nor expense in making them IN every re-
spect the most convenient and pleasant School hoens
An the United States.
The plan adopted in teaching combines practice with
theory instead Of using books the pupils are exercised
In making original entries Of every day business ths
actions: Journal ling posting balancing accounts open
Ing closing of variety OF dnsrent sets OF
books both for partnership and individual BUSINESS
where the business has been prosperous and
thus qualifying entering into the Practi-
cal duties Of the accountant in any Kind ofbusness
TIE ofinstrucon will consist OF DOU Biz EN-
TRY BOOK KEEPING, embracing every department
Of trade and mercantile accounts, viz: Wholesale re-
tail, commission exchange, banking. manufacturing,
shipping, individual, partnership, steamboating. and
compound company business; commercial calculations,
practical penmanship, and Lectures commercial law
Also lectures on the science Of accounts custom OF mer
chants, etc.
In addtion to tn, regular Of study the under
aligned has made arrangements with Messrs. Henry
Snow, Esq, Hon. b. Storer, Prof c. W. Wright and
other eminent Lecturers to deliver oflectures
on the subjects of common law history or commerce,
political economy connected with commerce. chem
istry connected with commerce. and other SUBJECTS OF
great importance commercial point of view-
before iRtr duced in any Mercantile College in the u
States Pupils instructed Individually and not In
classes that ssulens enter at any time, and pro-
eeed in the ratio OF their capacity and assiduty.
Public examinations had Though pupils are ex'
amned privately if they desire W when the student
dergoes rigid and thorough Interrogation; oy the RIM
cipal, assisted by committee of Practical Accountants
an Business Men } and Diplomas awarded TO those who
are deemed worthy of them
course can be completed In from six to len weeks.
The Principal will take pleasure in doing everything
In his power advance his students, and make them
thorough and accountants and his
tive acquaintance with the business community will
generally enable him to procure situations Tor
sirous of obtaining them.
ng Writing, Commercial Calculations, Commercial
Law, &C., $40. (oct2-d&wly>R. $. BACON. PRINCIPAL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-08
TO DRUGGISTS, PHYSICIANS, AND
COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

THE undersigned have now in store large stock of
l. Drugs Medicines Chemicals. Oils, Paints Narnish-
es Dye Woods Glassware. Patent Medicines, Brushes,
DC. &C., and constantly receiving fresh supplies,
from the manufacturers and Eastern markets. which they
are determined to sell at small advance.
Ourarcles all selected with great care, and war
ranted to give satisfaction genuineness, quality and
price.
Surgical Instruments Trusses, Abdominal supporters,
and Shoulder Braces of the most al proved styles
Pure Brandy, Old Rye Whisky and Wines for medical
purposes only, of the very best qualities.
Also Daguerrean Stock, consisting OF
Plates Cases. Chemicals &C., at a small advance from
Eastern prices.
Mrs Mllers Fine Cut Tobacco. and choice lot Of old
Havana Segars Bird Cages. Seeds and Fountains
Merchants and dealers will please call and examine
stock when in the city. aud all orders will be attend
ed to i'm 1iately aud carefully packed.
ALLEN G. HaLLocK. HALLOCK e. STODDARD,
VIII. p SToDDARD, Wholesale Druggists,
Oct.5tf Main street. near the river.
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DRY-GO0DS & GROCERIES.

FALL AND WINTER DIR N GOODS.
CORNER MAIN AND sIRST SITS.
SHANKLlN d REILLY are now in receipt of a very
~ desirable stock OF Fancy aud Stap.e Dry Goods.
winch they oner To their customers and the public gen
era! very low prices. Their stock consists in pan
Of the following:
Black, brown and blue Cloths.
Black and cosDred Doeskis and caseiEerss.
Silk, Satin and DOL Vestings.
Back and colored Sattinets and Ky. Jeans.
Blankets. Flannels. Linse, and Tickings.
All wool, plain and fancy De LANES.
Halt do DE LANES and DE Bages.
English and French Merinos.
Black and cold Alpacas and Persian Cloths.
Frenzy, English 81 American Pri Is IL Ginghams.
Striped Shrtings, Apron aud Furniture Checks.
Plain and Emb'd Tibet Wool Shawls.
Bay state Sqrae and Long do,
Hats. Caps, Boots and Shoes.
Carpets, Floor and Table Oil Cloths.
Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Table Linen, Diapers,
&c. together with great variety of JaeOnet, Cambria.
Swiss and Plaid Musins, JacOnet and Swiss Edgngs
and lnsertngs, Embroidered Collars and Sleeves. and
Chintzettes, black and colored Silk Cravas Silk and
Linen Pocket Handkercbefs, Hosiery, Gloves, Veils
Ribbons black and colored plain and fancy Silks, Trim
mings, Notions, &c.
Please call in and examine ourGoods before purchas
in AS We are selling at Wholesale and Retail as low as
any house in he city. [octl2
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SELLING OFF AT COST.

DEING DESTROYS Of going into other business offer
ID my entire stock of Clothing and Gentlemen's Fur.
nshng Goods. at Cost. To any wishing go into
the Clothing business, offer first opportunity
go into business already established will rent the
House to any wishing it, and sell them the goods
great bargain. and the most accommodating terms
Those persons indebted by note book account
hereby notified to call and make settlement imme
diately, must close up my business without loss
time. 5. GUMBERTS.
movie If Water street. between Main and Sycamore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-08
WM. HOLDEN.

NERCHANTTAlLOR, on Firststreet, between Main
WI and Locust is now prepared 10 manufacture any
kind of suit of Clothes. at the shortest notice, and
warranted to fit He hasa good of Spring and
Summer Goods consisting of Cloths. Cassimers, of va
rous cOlors, plain and fancy Vestngs, &c. &C. Sum
mer Clothing made in the neatest and most fashion
able styles. Mr.. II. will spare pains to merii
of the patronage with which he has been hither
TO favored.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-08
CARRIAGE AND BUGGY MAK1NG.!

NTESSRS. SATERLEE d. DE'GARMO have
Nl hand good assortment of one and two hsrse Car
riages Rockaways and Bnggies. manufactured al their
own shop after the most approved and modern styles
Messrs $. 81 Dec will promptly fill all Orders for
tom work In the neatest and most substantial manner,
and surpassed by Eastern manufacturers either in
quality or price, They have experienced Carriage
Black smith who does the Iron work in style not to
he exceIled
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-08
STOVES! TIN AND COPPER ESTAB.
LISH MENT.

veR THUMAS SCANTLIN, OF The hrm OF Scant1in
Es ~ Parvin, has returned from Princeton and TAX
fSES up his residence permanently in THIS CRY,
Swhere he will devote his personal attention TO all
branches ofther business Mr. s. would call the atten-
ton of the public generally and his old
their extensive stock of STOVES, TIN and SHEET
IRON WARE, and all other articles pertaining to
their business They also prepared to do all
Tin, Copper and Sheet-ron Custom Work, Steamboat
work, &c. &c. Also Tin and other metallic Roofing
done at the shortest notice and in the most perfect style.
Call at the store of SCANTLIN IL PARVIN.
nOvI4 Main steet bet First and Second.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-03-08
Evansville, Sept. ist 1859 septs-f CHARLES
SHERWOOD HOUSE.

TIME subscriber has taken the above house, and has
entirely retted and recurnished it, and is prepared
entertain the patrons Of the house I'm satisfactory
manner. He has also rented ne brick Stable. owned by
Mr. Peter Burke, and has good stock OF horses and
rages to let.
The stable is large, clean and well located. and good
hOstlersar in constant attendance.
will be paid to the OF horses left with him for keep
ing and in all respects. the pabc shall find the Sher
wood House q good Hotel. liys.tfl ]. 4. 2YERS.
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Its Happy Effects upon n New MaFriea

Its Happy Effects upon a New MaFriea
Couple.
JONATHAN X. MILLER, a Pedlar. aged g. on he
- LIST of April left his home in The northern par 20
New York, in apparent good health on his Wedding
tour, in company with his young BRIDE On his return
home he suddenly attacked with IBfam matorx
rheumatism; the attack came wkiis riding the
cars and aud painful his suEerings thai
tears of pity wet the cheeks Of many Kind and synpa
thizing travelling companions At Utica n w. the en- n
changed, and passt showing virtues of
Railways Ready Relief, purchased q bottle nj DY War
ners Drug Store he i'm aediaely appted the Relief "a
the suererhe used the whole bottle and anon N
irving at syracuse the pain mach relieved that
he enabled to walk 10 his carriage without assis.
lance. He has since reported himself cured.
In all eases OF lntammatory Rheumatism, Railways
Relief Will Instantly stop the pain. Let those SUE
fer try il. = q ~ - y
SORENESS orr
Whether In the bones, sesh joints or muscles whether
IN the head or feet, wherever ii Rsdvsys Relief via
IN Anew moments, remove every particle Of irritatios
MERCURIAL PAINS.
PERSONS who have been savated with mercury. and
feel It's eneeis still in their system, whose bones ache
win PAM whose flesh is covered with assured
speedy relief OF their pains. and eradica
Ready Keller and Renoysfing ReselveBt
Groups. Spasms, Cholera Dysentery, DiarrhGa Sick
Headache and Chill Fever X. X Relief is be takes
internally and applied externally. --lirlIlei t.a
General Agent for the State OF kentucky - Edwin
Norris wholesale druggist Louisville ase for sale BY
Raymond d Patten, An street, and I. p Blackwell I'd
street. ri
John C. pavie and Scribner & Devol, New ALBANY.
E SURE druggist Madison and all egs,s
throughout the Cnsed States and Canadas.
W M,29Ey q VI aiNcK,l Agents,
Evansville. Ind.
RAILWAY * CO.. 'n
sep7 162 Fulton St.. New York.
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TINHE undersigned would respectfully inform the ct-
L zens OF Evansville and vicinity, that he has just
opened fresh stock Of Family Groceries, and Prov-
sions OF every description, First street, door
James Stees Lumber Yard where he hopes, by strict
to business to merit and receives share of pub
lie patronage.
am daily receiving fresh supplies OF Butter Cheese
EGGS Lard and Poultry from the country and shall keep
constantly on hand full supply of all staple articles for
table use.
My MARKET WAGON will deliver all goods bought
at my Store to the residence the prompt
ly upon the receipt OF their orders Please call and
anime my stock. Uanl6-ly) EFT. BEDFORD.