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AMERIcAN AGRIcuLruRE.

1t is pleasant to turn for moment from the
political decentralization of the country, the
strifes of angry spoilsmen, and the clamorous
fanaticism Of incendiaries and abolitionists, to
contemplate the peaceful assemblages, fairs
and exhibitions, that the prevalent interest in
agriculture is bringing about throughout the
country Agriculture is, at last, the basis of
the wealth, the prosperity and the happiness,
of this country. For long time neglected, it
is now attracting the attention and engaging
the Jealous efforts of many of our most promi-
nent men. This newly-awakened zeal has
spread from State to State; and many who
hitherto contended against each other, with
angry emulation, in the strifes of politics, are
now engaged in peaceful agricultural compe-
tition. There is general rivalry, among
farmers. as to which shall produce the most,
which shall exhibit the best ordered farm, and
which shall raise the best stock, cattle, fowls,
and flowers. This has given rise to agricultu-
raj societies, and the exhibitions held under
their auspices, together with the premiums
awarded by their committees, have gratefully
reacted to increase the friendly competition.
Many of our first men-frst in politics, first
in letters, and first in social standing-have
caught the impulse, and are directing their
labors and their energies to make agriculture
the chief profession and the chief interest of the
country.
This is one Of the best indications in favor
OF the development Of the wealth of the coun.
try. But, at the same time, we hope that the
ambition to excel as agriculturists will not de-
generate into base passion for money making.
The hospitality Of American farmers has been
one OF their most attractive qualities, and we
should lament any change that would transform
them into selfish, heartless, and hide bound
hunters after the almighty dollar" Perhaps
the most marked tendency of our present race
of men is to moneymaking. 1t has become
the absorbing passion of many classes. Our
mechanics, our tradesmen, our lawyers and
doctors, and those engaged in the various de.
partments Of traffic and commerce vie with
each other in the active pursuit Of wealth
Foreigners speak Of us as given up to the wor.
ship Of mammon. They accuse us of eating
fast, going to bed late, rising early, neglecting
wholesome recreations and needful exercise, in
order to make the most that we can out Of our
business.
We hope that the great agricultural class,
who thus far have escaped the general demon
alization, political, social, and business, and
who have honored themselves and honored
their country by making American hospitality
proverbial at home and abroad-we hope that
they will not be drawn into the current of that
shining 'Pactolus which, while it flows with
gold, yet transforms into iron the hearts of all
who plunge into its sparkling waters.
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PROCLAMATION OF THE CHINESE
REBEL CHIEF.

In another column we publish the proclama
ton Of the Chinese rebel chief to the foreign
ers resident in Hong,kou What has occur
red to awaken his terrible wrath docs not APP
pear, but he is fierce even to frenzy in his de-
nunciation Of foreigners. He is the bitterest
and most venomous Knownothing that VIC
have yet heard of.
But short time ago, when the foreigner
and Chinese imperialists had little battle, the
rebels manifested cordial sympathy with the
former, but mighty change has come over
the Heavenly King" as he styles himself
Foreigners were great favorites then, but now
he calls them Slaves, fowls, apes, and dogs !
for such are some of the epithets that appea,
in the august proclamation of the Heavenly
King who claims the sun for his brother and
the moon for his sister,
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oYsTERs-THE CAUSE OF DISEASE.

OrSTERs-THE CAUSE OF DISEASE.
Ever since the oyster season commenced we
have heard of cases of severe, and in some in
stances Of fatal sickness that were attributed
to them. Knowing that there was prevail
ing tendency to cholera and kindred disorders,
we were rather disposed to attribute the sick
ness to that prevalent tendency, than to any
particular kind of food. There is no more
wholesome or delightful food than good oysters,
and most persons who have once eaten them
can readily detect such as are unsound
But the opinion is spreading far and wide,
that the oysters of the present season have
something particularly poisonous in them, and
the general concurrence in this opinion is
pretty strong evidence of its correctness. In
this city it cannot be doubted that many cases
of severe sickness and that several deaths have
been caused by oysters that had all the ordi-
nary indications of being sound.
The New York papers of Thursday all make
mention of the same thing, and caution their
readers against INDUCING their appetites for
oysters. The Herald of that day records the
sudden death of three prominent and much
esteemed citizens of New York by cholera, SUI
perinduced by eating oysters, and advises that
such sorrowful results from the use of this kind
Of food should induce all to abstain from its
use until chemical investigation reveals the
poison that is in it, carrying death into so many
families.
In Baltimore, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
we hear the same complaints. We have heard
from experienced oystermen that they are not
wholesome after protracted drought, and it
may be that the result now apparent every
where has been brought about by the present
dry spell. Whilst the dealers in oysters must
incur heavy losses by the general abandonment
of this food, yet it is better that their revenues
should be abridged than that sickness and
death should prevail in the community. We
would, therefore, earnestly advise against any
indulgence in this food for the present.
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DoOTs AND SHOES, BOOTS AND

I'D Shoes Still at the Old Stand, south side OF
Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, opposite Browns Hotel. A. HOOVER
d. SON are still at the old place, south side OF
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 7ih streets,
opposite Browns Hotel, where they would be
pleased TO see their old customers and the public
in general, and where will be found a complete
assortment of Ladies', Misses, and children's,
Gentlemen's, Boys, and Youths Shoes and Boots,
Of al! styles and prices:
FOR LADIES.
Cloth Bnton-heeled Caters, with and without tips.
French Lasting Button and Heeled Caters.
Cloth Button Caters, without heels.
French Toilet Slippers, French Lasting and Kid
Do black and white Satin Caters.
Do do do Slippers
Do. bronze and black Kid 81 Morocco Slippers
Plain Lace Caters, all colors.
Morocco and Kid Boots and Jefersons, thick and
thin soes.
FOR MISSES AND CHILDREN.
Black, bronze, and colored foxed and tipped CATERS
Tan colored do do a superior article
Do tipped and plain Morocco Boots, thick
Bronze, black, and green Jenny Lind Boots.
Cloth and lasting button Caters.
Morocco Boots and Jeffersons thick and thin soles
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Patent Leather Boots of superior quality.
Do do pegged, for So.
Kid-top Congress Caters, black and colored, sin.
gle and double soles.
Calf Congress Caters, single and double coles.
Cali Oxford Ties and Montereys, do.
Patent Leather Pumps and low.quartered shoes.
A superior article of sewed boots, spring shanks.
With general variety Observed and pegged boots
FOR BOYS AND YOUTHS.
All we can say in this line is, we are prepared 10
supply all demands Of boots and shoes in a va.
riety of styles.
FOR SERVANTS.
Our assortment in this department is complete,
and we feel confident we can furnish good ar.
ticle and al fair prices.
Thankful for past favors we still solicit con-
tlnuance OF custom. We think, by keeping a
good article and selling at fair prices, that we will
be able TO please. We would invite call before
purchasing elsewhere.
Motto: Quick sales and small profits. Don't
forget the right store, but call at
A. HOOVER q SONS,
Opposite Browns Hotel, bet 9th IL 7th SITS.
Oct 7-eodlm south side.
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LANGToN 90 BROS
PACKAGE & LETTER

IL Express, daily to and from Downievile and
the northern and southern mines, in connexon al
Marysville with Adams 81 Cos, by every steamer
| to the Atlantic States and Europe, South America
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands and
China
Renewed facilities are now offered TO the public
for transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters, at reduced prices, TO all parts of the world
at our principal Offices.
From Marysville TO Dobbins Ranch, Fosters
Bar. Billiards. Bar, Stoney Bar, Camptonville, Rail
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range, Indian Val
ley, Rantedotler Bar, st. 10 Bar, Goodyear's Bar,
Cox's Bar, Downieville, Ousley's Bar, Parks Bar,
Long Bar, Industry Bar, Kennebee Bar, Barton
Bar, Empire Ranch, Bridgeport, French Corral,
Frenchman's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetland's, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing, M. Y.
From Downicville 10 Forrest City, Smiths Dig
giDgs, Kanaka Greek, Minnesota, Wolf Creek,
Snow Point, German Bar, M. F., Concord Bar, M.
F., SCOTS Flat, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Eu-
Fork, Missouri Bar, s. F., Nevada City, Eureka
North, Craigs Flat, Rapid Creek, Sierra City,
Sierra Valley, and the other places on the route.
BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
On Adams & Co., in all the principal cities in
the Atlantic States and Europe and payable at the
following banks:
E.W. Clark Sc Bros, ST. Louis, Mechanics
and Farmers Bank, Albany; Utica City Bank,
Utica Bank Of Syracuse Syracuse Bank of Au.
burn, Auburn Bank of Attica, Buffalo; Rochester
City Bank, Rochester; @. Smith 81 CO., Chicago
Alex. Mitchell, Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany, Milwaukee Michigan State Bank, Detroit !;
Commercial Branch Bank Of the State of Ohio,
Cleveland Clinton Bank, Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust.
Sight checks on MarysviIIe, Sacramento, San
Francisco, and all the principal towns of Caifor-
mia. Deposits received, special or otherwise.
Collections made on all parts of the Atlantic
States and California; and all other branches OF
express business promptly attended 10. The
latest dates of Atlantic and California papers.
Subscriptions and advertisements received for
newspapers and periodicals, free Of charge
Special messengers are dispatched with every
reasure express.
SAM w IANnroN a. ppn
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rsr The white Abolitionists of Chicago,
who are fast becoming the most odious of that
odious tribe, we're lately rebuked by the negro
Abolitionist Fred Douglas, for their i'll man.
ners and disorderly conduct on the occasion Of
the delivery of General Cass's speech at that
city. Fred Douglas is represented TO have
been heartily ashamed Of the outrageous breach
of decorum committed by his white Abolition
associates and synpathisers.
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AND FOR sALE.-The Subscriber will
IL dispose OF thirty acres of land, being part OF his
farm known as Delcarlia, situated near the Little
Falls, in Montgomery county, Nd, and adjoining
the contemplated water.works. II is an excellent
piece OF land, and both from its fertility and 10.
cality Is admirably suited for a market garden.
Apply TO the undersigned, or TO his overseer on
the farm.
WILLIAM b. SCOTT,
Sept Tiff On II between 10Th and Goth SITS.
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A HARpENED cRIMINa1

Nicholas Beehan, who has been on trial for
several days at Riverhead, for the murder Of
the Wickham family, has been found guilty
in the first degree, and sentenced to be hung.
he treated the matter with perfect reckless
ness, and even made TESTING remarks to the
Judge after he pronounced the awful sentence.
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NOTlCE.-Be It known to all whom 1t
IN doth concern, that have filed. in the Gen.
eral Land Office at Washington, ID. c., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day of December, 1850, No.
1905 for 100 acres, for The services of William
Field, soldier in the Virginia continental ne on
the Both June, 1883. The original of said warrant
having been lost or destroyed, hereby notify all
parties thai shall make application to the Gen
eral Land Office for the satisfaction Of the above
mentioned duplicate warrant, by the issue of scrip
under the provisions Of the act of 31st August,
1852 WILLIAM TERRY,
Oct S-law3m Attorney for the Claimant
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MEDICAL CARD-Drs. R. & J. Hunter,

INl physicians for diseases of the chest, &c.
beg to announce that they will remove to New
York on the 9Th of December next, or as soon
thereafter as they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard TO their prac-
tce in Washington and Baltimore. The motive for
this change is that of being more central and easy
of access to those visiting them from distant parts
of the Union.
DR.. James Hunter viii, during the winter visit
professionally st. Augustine Jacksonville, and the
principal resorts for invalids on the southern
coast.
DIR. Robert Hunter will visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month after December.
Will be published in January next an American
edition of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on Inha-
lation, with Introduction" "Notes," and an
Appendix, by R. Hunter, M. X. G. 8.
Nov 16-1y (m)
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MODERN LANGUAGEs.-D. E. Groux

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. Z. Groux,
IXl native of France, teacner of Modern Ian
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu.
atty. Professor of Numesmatics, for the classic
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 2l-lf
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HUBA.-History of Cuba, or Notes Of a
~ Traveller in the Tropics, being Political,
Historical, and Statistical Account Of the Island,
from Its discovery TO the present time, by Maturin
M. Ballou, price SO and rs cents; Nordurfari, or
Rambles in Iceland, by Pliny Miles, ST. Things
10 be thought of addressed to the Young, 90
Cents; The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. DIR. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism and
Popery All the new books Of the American
Tract Society and Sunday School Union.
GRAY q BALLANTINE,
Aug II 7th street.
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ENGLISH AND AMERrcAN-The Canadian True
Witness thanks God, ain reading Captain Luces
narrative, that the Arctic was not British vessel
nor her lubberly crew British seamen" True
enough, the vessel was not British but three.
fourths of those who deserted the vessel Captain,
women, and children, were British-born subjects.
Very pharasacal and foolish such prayers
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H q. HOOD HAS JUST RETURNED
Ii. from New York with good assortment
OF Jewelry fine London and Geneva Watches /:
also some Of those celebrated American Watches;
all OF which he offers for sale at the lowest New
YORK city prices, and much cheaper than any other
dealer in this city or vicinity will sell the same
quantity Of goods. Please call at the sign OF the
large Spread Eagle, Pennsylvania avenue, between
A and 9th streets.
N. B. Fine Watches and Jewelry carefully re-
paired, and warranted to give satisfaction.
June IL H. o. HOOD.
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WORk, or Plenty to Do and Hours :

NTORK, or Plenty to DO and Hours to
wv Do 1t, by M. M. Brewster, LIST and I'd series
rs cents.
Gratitude, an Exposition of the 103d Psalm, by
Rev. John Stevenson, rs cents.
Sir Thomas POWELL Buxton, Bart, a study Tor
young men.
The Wife, or Mirror of Maidenhoed, by T
Binney, so cents.
The Friendships Of the Bible, by Anxious, en-
cravings, SIS cents
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE.
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SAM. w. LANGToN a. BRO.
NEW YORK TO THE WHITE NOUN
fnfna Direct nv RaiIroad Via HnrtG,rd

IN tnHs DIIect by HhiIr0ad-VIa Hartford,
Springfield, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River,
and Wells River TO Litteton, base of the Noun
tains, and via Montpelier Burlington, ST. Adams
and Ronses Point to Ogdensburg and Montreal
Ticket Ohices--New Haven Railroad, corner
Broadway and Canal street, and corner Of s6th
street and 4th avenue.
Express: trains, 8 a. m. and p. m. Baggage
checked through.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July o. General Agent 152 South ct.
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STONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
~ nish from my quarry opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
ONeale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
at his house on II, between 18th and Goth streets,
In the First ward, or to Mr.. Paine, at the quarry.
July ~ WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
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TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.

v/ lDDk1H>S NEAS Hk1SsOlAIOHs--Es M.
IN BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
Georgetown, respectfully calls the attention Of the
consumers Of gas 10 the following certificates
This article can be seen at @. W. BoteIer's store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be left. Also at
j. Buckley IL Co.'S store, in Georgetown:
WASHINGTON March IA, 1854.
We have had Kidder's Gas Regulator in use in
our respective stores for several months past, and
take pleasure in recommending il TO the gas con-
Stunning public as accomplishing perfectly the ends
for which il was designed. II regulates the burn
ing OF the gas and with as good light saves us
handsome percentage upon our monthly bills.
r. b. HALL, 7th street, near l.
L. @. MCINTYRE, corner 7th and sts
WASHINGTON March IA, 1854.
have been using Kidder's Gas Regulators in
my biiard-rooms, al the northeast corner of Penn
syvania avenue and Thirteenth street, and alss
in my house, next door TO the Union printing Of
hce The Regulators operate finely and in point
ofeconomy have saved by il at least twenty-five
per cent. on the quantity Of gas consumed.
G. W. FLINT.
GADsBY's HOTEL, October 81, 1853
have been using Kidder's Regulator in nv ho-
tel for the last six weeks and during that time
am confident have saved in money twenty-five
per cent. over the amount paid for the same time
last year. and believe my light is quite as good as
before using it, and do feel confident thai il is q
decided saving to the consumers of gas.
w. GADssY
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent
E. M. BoTELER.
Mar 2S-eod3m Intel. cod 2w.l
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GHCORA and other Regions of the
~ Conquerors and the Conquered, by Mrs. Mary
III. Eastman.
Old Redstone or, Historical Sketches of West
ern Presbyterianism, its early ministers its peril
Gus times, and its first records, by Joseph Smith,
ID. ID.
Drake on the Principal Diseases, second series.
Manuel of Human Microscopical Anatomy, by
A. Kolliker.
Just received and for sale by
oct21 X. FARNHAM
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IOLD PENS.-Just Received q Fine Lot
N of Rendell IL Fairchild's first premium Gold
Pens, most superior article, for sale BY
GRAY IL BALLANTYNE
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aasr The Rochester Union contradicts the
rumor Of the marriage Of that reverend female
Miss Antoinette Brown.
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE
ESTABLISHMENT.

ESTABLISHMENT.
7th street. besween Louisiana Avenue and d xrest
rTNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
j ceived, from the north, splendid assortment
Of China, Glass, and Earthenware; also, magnifi
cent Girandoes and Lamps of many patterns,
adapted for halls and parlors.
Paints, boiled and raw, linseed oil, putty, win
dow glass, of every variety, always on hand
Clocks, brushes, &c, and every article for gem
eral housekeeping kept for sale.
C.S. WHITTLESEY, 7h street.
Nov DIV fml
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- NEW YORK. MONTREAL AND

fLz NEW YORK. MONTREAL AND
~ Ogdensburg Rsilroad.-Passenger and
freight line-Via New Haven Springfield, Bel
River, Wells River, ST. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
ST. Adams and Rouses Point. Ticket Office
New Haven Railroad corner Broadway and Ca
nal, and 10th street and 4th avenue Express
trains,S a.: m. and p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers
Peck slip, every day before 3 D. m. Merchandise
in bond, will receive prompt attention.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July y. Agent 152 South at.
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THE NEW YORK QUARTERLY ron

Memorable Women-the story of their lives by
Mrs. New-on Crosland.
illustrations OF Genius, in some its relations
to Culture and Society, by Henry Giles author of
Lectures and Essays.
Poems, by Thomas William Parsons.
Grsys Elegy in Country Church yard, small
elegantly illustrated edition. Just received nj
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S,
Oct 4. Book Store near 9th 81
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DARTY LEADERS; Sketches Of Thomas
IL Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Andrew
Jackson, Henry Clay, John Randolph Of Roanoke,
including notices Of many other distinguished
American statesmen, by 10. G. Baldwin, author OF
<" Flush Times of Alabama and Mississippi
The Virginia Comedians, or Old DAYS in the
Old Dominion, edited from the MSS. of G. Eftng-
ham, Esq. Just received and for sale by
r.. FARNHAM
Sep 19-tf Corner of Pa ay. and 18th ST.
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NOVELTIES, Inventions, and CufYosities
IN in Arts and Manufacturers so cents
Gays Fables, profnsely illustrated.
The Ladies' and Gentlemen's Letter Writer.
Shooting by r.. Blakey.
Just imported from England by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY.
Oct IS Bookstore near 9th e.
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AMI RTINE's NEW WORK.-Memoirs
IL Of Celebrated Characters, by Alphonse La
MARITIME.
Lvermore's Epstle of Paul 10 the Romans,
with Commentary and revised Translation and
Introductory Essays.
Popular Tales by Madame Guizot
Discourscs by Abel Abbott Livermore.
Practical and Commercial Arithmetic, by G..
H. Docharty, LID.
Nowadays by Laura ]. Curtis.
Easy Warren and his Contemporaries.
llarpers Gazetteer, No. g.
Just received and on sale at
TAYLOR a. MAURYS
Oct 10 Bookstore, near 9th ct
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New JERsEY-The nominations for Congress in
New Jersey being now complete, we herewith
subjoin a list Of them:
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DLANK hooks AND STATIONERY.
Id Just received from sherif7s sale in Phila-
dolphin, very large LOT Of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Pepper, Steel Pens, raber Pencils, Mathe-
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, Inksiands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all of which we will sell low for cash.
GRAY & BALLANTYNE,
Oct 11--3t No 49S Seventh Street.