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Instead OF forming little more than one
fourth of the total circulation of the London
daily press, as was the case few years after
the passing Of the reform BILL the Times now
monopolises nearly threefourths Of it. From
2,744, 900 in 1885, it has now amounted to 49,
100000 in 1855, supposing the latter half of
the year to equal the FIRST half-an increase Of
nearly six hundred per cent. A large portion
Of this increase has been at the expense of the
other daily newspapers, as the aggregate cir
culation Of the London daily press has not kept
pace with the increase which has taken place
in the consumption of newspapers throughout
the country generally.
During the last thirty years. the total circu.
lation Of the London daily press has not in
creased much more than sixty per cent, while
the total consumption of newspapers in Great
Britain for the same period is not less than
three hundred per cent. above what it was at
the former period When Lord John Russell
brought forward his motion in favor of parlia.
mentary reform, in 1922 he referred to the
increased circulation Of newspapers as an argu.
ment for the extension Of the suffrage There
we're at that time he said, no less than 23,600,-
900 newspapers circulated annually in the
United Kingdom, which was more than double
what the consumption had been thirty years
previously. OF these 23,6OO,00O the London
daily journals SOLD not less than l4,0O0,0O0 or
about sixty per cent Of the whole.
At present, in spite Of the enormous sale of
the Times, the aggregate circulation Of the
london daily press does not form more than
twenty-five per cent. Of the whole Of the news
papers consumed annually in the United King.
dom. This difference in the relative proper.
ton Of the London daily press TO the aggregate
circulation, is chiefly owing to the more rapid
increaee of London and rrovincial uaatly
newspapers, especially the latter class The
fact is interesting to the politicians and the
statesman, in 50 far as il serves 10 show the
strong Anglo-Saxon tendency TO individualiza-
ton, as opposed to the Gallo love Of centraliza-
ton. We have no means OF comparing the
Paris and provincial circulation Of newspapers;
but il would surprise US very much to find the
French provincial newspapers forming anything
like the same proportion Of the aggregate cir
culation as they constitute in Great Britain.
Westminster Rerie1c.
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THE CONSULATE AND EMPIRE BY NJ.
THEIRS.

From the miscellaneous items of French
news published in the Courier des Etats. URis,
we extract and translate the following an
nouncement
"The twelfth volume of the History of the
Consulate and Of the Empire by NJ. Theirs,
has just made its appearance. The readers
will find at the beginning preface, which,
from its place in the entire work, is kind Of
POSTAGE, and in which the author estimates
and sums up, in manner at once moderate
and yet full Of dignity, the causes of the fall of
the monarchy Of Napoleon the First. The
ilustrious writer does not hesitate to ascribe
them chiefly to the absolutism Of imperial form
whose history he has just recounted. Led on
by his subject TO compare the inconvenience
of that absolutism with the inconveniencies o!
liberty, M. Theirs concludes that the latter
though very great, are however much less to
be feared. In other respects this remarkable
work. which is stamped with spirit Of unal
terable moderation, appears to attest that its
author is in fact entirely detached from the
irritating questions connected with the politics
Of the day. The eminent historians in this
volume, acknowledges that he has never been
happier than since he has been able to devote
himself exclusively to the labors by which he
has acquired bis most universal and at the
same time his most tranquil glories."
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FRANCE AND THE TIE DEUm CUES
TION

A late letter Of NJ. Gaillardet to the Com.
rier DIES Flats Uais, contains the following
passage:
"As to the explanations which may have
been demanded from Mr.. Mason by the cabi.
net at Washington, on the subject Of his pre-
sence at the II Deum sung in the church Of
Notre Dame at Paris on the capture OF Sebas-
topol, that is a matter which concerns them
personally, and the French government has
already shown how little Importance il attaches
to it by eonsenting to proposition BY which
the members Of the diplomatic corps will be
authorized hereafter to attend al solemnities Of
this kind, whether at Vienna or London, or at
St. Petersburg or Paris. Praying to God for
everybody will then be like praying to Him for
no one"
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THE NEW YORK EXPRESS AND THE
TRIRuSE

The New York Express is the thinner Of the
press. 1t is a very Hogarth. In its playful
moods il allows the Tribune sitting. 1t takes
the features Of the Tribune to the life--the
mirror Of its columns, holds up to view the
physiognomy Of the Tribune with excruciating
truth. All its distortions appear in their
genuine nakedness, and its very complexion
shines truthfully forth.
We subjoin one OF those sportiye portrait
lures Of the Tribune which the Express readily
dashes off, No where can the Tribune find
such faithful reflections Of It's peculiarities as
are those with which the Express, in its good
nature, INDUCES its friend the Tribune. The
readers Of the Express are as familiar with the
countenance OF the TriJ1ne as its most affec-
tomato subscribers. As lovers Of good paint
ing, we give the drawing Of the Express
The BLACK Mans TIcEET.--W Wonder how
many votes Fred. Douglass Black man, can
didate for Secretary OF State,) got in this city
and Brooklyn. In all the returns, 50 far, we
do not see that any mention is made Of Young
Africa There il surely mistake somewhere,
for, in city that hos so many Greeleys and
Beechers, who never 20 TO sleep without dream
ing Of negro and negroism, there must have
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It may be recollected that Mr. Browne was
sent out to Europe some three months since
for the purpose Of procuring seeds and agri-
cultural information for the use Of this branch
Of the Government We are happy 70 an
nounce his safe return in the Pacific. lie has
travelled during his absence through portions
Of England, France, Belgium, Holland, Hano-
yer, Prussia, Hamburg, and Denmark. We
understand that he has been successful in his
mission, having made arrangements for the
purchase Of various seeds, roots, and cuttings
suitable for the several climates and seasons Of
the United States, some Of which have already
been shipped and viii soon arrive. These
seeds, il is understood, are principally to be
distributed among members Of Congress and
the different agricultural and horticultural so
cieties Of the Union Union.
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aS5~ The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Sentinel thus writes in relation to
the organization of the House of Representa-.
tives:
he anxiety felt by many who are inter
ested IN the organization of the next House,
has induced me to refer to the Journal of the
House OF Representatives of the first session
OF the Thirty.frst Congress, as that Congress
experienced great difficulty in perfectng its
organization.
The Thirty first Congress was begun on the
Sd day OF December, l849, and after the House
had been called to order by the Clerk, and the
roll called, 223 members answering TO their
names, the House proceeded rica coce> TO the
election of a speaker. After they had voted
fifty-nine times without electing, it was
Resolced, That the House will proceed i'm.
mediately to the election of Speaker, uira
Uoce, and if, after the roll shall have been called
three times, no member shall have received a
majority Of the whole number of votes, the
roll shall again be called, and the member who
shall receive the largest number of votes, pro-
vided it be majority of quorum, shall be
declared to be chosen Speaker"
On the sirty-tbird vote Mr. Cobb received
l02 and Mr.. Winthrop 100 votes-scattering
~. VT. totanley lnereupon offered q reSOlu-
ton declaring Mr.. Cobb duly elected Speaker
OF the House of Representatives for the 3lst
Congress. The resolution was passed-yeas
l49, nays 80. This occurred on the 22d OF
December. On the oath, the Speaker admin
istered the oath to the members
On the Sd of January, 1850, the House pro-
ceeded to the election of Clerk, under a reso-
luton passed on the 3lst of December, fixing
upon that day for the election of the Clerk and
other officers of the House. After twenty
votes had been taken, on the 18th of January,
Mr.. Campbell having received ll2 votes out of
40 cast, was declared duly elected.
On the same day 1.-THE 18th of january the
House proceeded to vote for Sergeant-at-
Arms, and on the 18th of January Mr. Gloss
Dreamer was elected on the eighth VOTE receiv.
ing lO7 out of 2l0votes cast.
On the 10th of January the House proceed
ed to vote for Doorkeeper. Thirteen votes
were had without an election, when, on motion
of Mr.. Clingman, january 1917 the further
execution of the resolution Of the 3lst of De-
cember, for the election of officers, was post
poned until the lst of March, lS5l-yeas 100,
nays SO. The Doorkeeper and Postmaster Of
the Thirteenth Congress were thus continued
in Office during the 3lst Congress.
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GEORGETOMN COIIEGE- 10. q

TNHE next session OF this Institution will com.
Il mence on Monday the % of September
The Preparatory Department and Collegiate
course are both conducted by able and expert
enced Professors, who devote themselves 10 The
moral and intellectual advancement Of those con
hded 10 their care. large and spacious build
ing has Just been completed TO be used exclusive
" for the accommodation OF the Younger students.
Their dormitory, Fairgrounds, study-hall, class.
rooms, &c, will be entirely distinct from those of
the other students, and officers especially assigned
WIN attend them in their pastinles and preside
over their studies. A complete separation will
thus he 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
and Shells, afford 10 the students Of this Insttu
ton Advantages rarely 10 he met with.
3. A. MAGUIRE,
Aug dim President
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Total

The New Haven Register says: The old
schools Of Law, Medicine, and Theology, are
falling off, while the other departments are
gaining greatly in their attendance
The libraries Of the college are said to con.
tain $4,000 volumes, Of which $4,000 are in
the college library proper, $4,000 in the Lite
rary Societies, and 5000 in the Professional
Schools. The neurological and geological
cabinet which is by far the best in the coun-
try, contains over $4,000 specimens. The
charitable friends Of the college enable it to
remit, in whole or in part the tuition Of 100
students.
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The PUBLIC ARcHIvEs.--l. The public ar.
cbives are not in the possession Of any head OF
Department for the time being, or ofthe Presi-
dent, but continuously and always in that Of
the United States.
2. Official documents are not subject TO be
withdrawn from public archives by subpoena
duces tecuB,, addressed to a head Of Depart.
ment or to one Of his clerks; nor can the pub.
lie officer be compelled to give testimony ia
court as to official matters Of confidential ma.
ture passing in the Executive Departments
Marbury rs. Madison Cranch, p. l37.
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~ We have sent bills to such of our subscri-

~ We have sent bills to such of our subscri-
bers indebted to the Sentinel newspaper,
rendering their accounts to the Oath September,
at which time the second volume of the Tri-
weekly edition will close
While returning thanks to those who have,
from the beginning, sustained our enterprise, we
desire to say that all who wish TO continue their
subscriptions will be required to remit PAYMENT
IN ADVANCE for the next volume, commencing on
the 25th instant, as, otherwise, no paper will be
sent from this office. The terms, il is known,
are FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.
We are compelled TO this course owing to the
difficulty of collecting subscriptions, scattered
as they are over wide surface Of country Our
friends will, therefore, see the necessity Of COM
plying with our terms. No offence is intended to
any, since friends aud strangers are embraced in
the same category.
Subscribers not renewing by the first of October
their names will be stricken from the list.
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THE MONUMENTAL HISTORY or


temples, palaces, and tombs, by William Osborne.
r. > L., IN two volumes, price $40.
Cyclopedia Of Universal History COMPRISING
tabular views Of contemporaneous events in ali
ages, from the earliest records the present time
arranged chronoogically and alphabetically, edited
5y McBarney y. a.. and Larreu Nett price 81
Lives OF Men of Letters ofthe Time Of George
IL BY Henry, Lord Brougham, price 81 25
Modern Mysteries Exposed and Explained bv
rev a. Mahan, first President Of Cleveland Uni.
'yersty.
Learning and Working, six lectures delivered
IN Williss Rooms, London, in June and Joly. 1854
by Frederick Demion Maurice, NJ. A., chaplain Of
Lincoln's Inn.
Handbook for Young Painters by G. r.. leslie
X. A, author OF the Life Of Cersisble, price So
Star Papers or Experience of Art and Nature
by Henry Ward Beecher, price 81 %.
Just received and for sale AZ the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAM,
Nov 4 80
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been good many votes cast for that distin-
guished gentleman. The Tribune, not long
since, we remember, was delighted with the
suggestion, that Mr. Douglass should be sent
to Congress. Its editor, of course, voted for
him now, as Secretary of State, in preference
to the white man, Preston King, who helped
so much TO extend the area Of slavery, by
bringing Texas into the Union. We trust the
Inspectors won't forget to canvass that one
vote, at any rate, to show the wonderfully close
connexion there is between some peoples
preaching and practice. Douglass, we see,
received Is votes in Oswego Co. This is the
first time we have heard from the twin brother
OF Fusion" in that part Of the State, since the
election.
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prunkenness In the british Army.


A correspondent Of the London Times writes
from the Crimea as follows:
~ regret to say that drunkenness is very pre-
yalent among the men. The well-intended
kindness of the queens sixpence' is doing, |
fear, much harm, used as il is by a very large
portion OF the soldiers as a means Of excessive
drinking. The consequence of this, and OF the
insubordination and many offences its leads to,
is large amount of punishment OF various
kinds-extra guards, stone.carrying and fog
gng. The cart-wheel here substituted for the
triange) is frequently rugged, and the provost
marshal and his assistants have plenty on their
hands; but rs lashes, or even so, are all insult
ficent to wean the British soldier from his
favorite vice. | hear of regiments in which
there are literally scores of men under punish
ment of one sort or other for intoxication.
One regiment was cited to me Il refrain from
naming it) in which there were 60 offenders of
this sort at one time. In another nine SER
geants were broken for drunkenness. On
Saturday there was an issue of back pay 1.-THE
extra sixpence) and / never witnessed a more
disgraceful scene than was presented by the
part of the camp in which happened to be at
about an hour before sunset on Sunday alter
noon. have no reason to believe that it was
confined to that part of the camp, but men
ton only that which and military friend
who accompanied me actually saw as we leant
against railing enjoying the beauty of the
evening Half the men who passed along
track little in our front were more or less
intoxicated. Some were merely unsteady,
others staggered and struggled out of the path.
Some were pugnacious, and we saw two fights
begin, which were only put an end TO by the
arrival of patrol"
gsAYThe Princess Murat, wife Of Lucien
Murat, who will probably soon wear the crown
of Naples, is not native of Florida. She IS
of Charleston, S. c.. A direct descendant on
the mothers side of Landgrave Smith,, one of
the old Colonial mobiles, and on the fathers
side the tenth in the regular descent from Alex
ander, 9th Lord Lovat of Scotland. Major
Thomas Fraser, her father, having been an
officer in the British army-but after the
peace remained in Charleston and married Ann
,Loughton Smith-his father, August Fraser,
married his cousin, Jean Fraser, the sister of
Gen. Fraser who fell at Saratoga.
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ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.

MISS BROOKE, from Phila delphia, will
WI open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
tor young Ladies, Monday, September 10Th,
1855, al No. 13S, Penn. Avenue, corner OF
Seven Buildings and 10Th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Profess
sors in every department.
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means will be
used 10 accomplish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
MY friend, Miss Brooke, is a most estimable
lady, of great intelligence, whose qualifications as
teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entitle her 10 high consideration.
ALONZO POTTER"
Miss Brooke is well known to me as n lady
who is entirely capable of conducting successfully
the educaion of young ladies, and in every way
worthy OF the patronage of parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
REFERENCES:
The RICH, Rev. ALONZo POTTER, d. D.,
LIZ d.,
Right Rev. G. w. DOANE, D. d., LII. d.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Survey,
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, sec'y Of Smith
soian Institution
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, d. G.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Esq
JOHN $. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian 10 Con-
gress.
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, p. M General.
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the 8.
Court Pa @G ae
Hon. G. W. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
Of the 5. Conri of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL nj. c., ". Jersey
Lieut. M. FMAURY Ill. D., u. S. Observa-
Tory a
Circulars stating the terms 10 be had al The
principal Book Stores, or of Miss Brooke, No
l3S Pa. Avenue.
August 30--3law1m.
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

4 w. III. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor No
100 Iennsl lvana avenue, four doors west Of Third
street, has returned from New York and il now
receiving his new and elegant stock Of Goods
adapted 70 fail md winter wear, 10 which he
would respectfully invite the attention OF his
friends and the pubic Returning his thanks for
The llberalpstronage heretofore bestowed on him he
would assure all that aIl diligence and care win
be taken TO fll all orders in his usual eleesnt STYLE
81 NJ and finish, nj The shortest notice and al The
lowest possible prices.
Also, beautiful stock Of Furnishing Goods.
Sep 2o--2w3wif
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YALE CoLIEGE.-We have catalogue Of
Old Yale, for 1866. The old institution ad.
yances on the food tide Of prosperity, and only
gathers strength and vigor with its incfeased
age. The whole number of instructors is as.
Of students Gl9, Of whom lao are professional
students, and 473 under graduates. The differ.
ent departments arc attended as follows;
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BROWN AND SHOOK

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS, RICHMOND VA
And Agents for Kerr'sn .SunaDaerdeo,,n Old Rye,
and F. Hangers sold Rye" Whisky. Premium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders illeo
Feb 20-3m
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" Another and very large supply of Warm
Under Shirts and Drawers this day opened, of the
best quality and al low and uniform prices, nj
STEVENSS Sales Room,
Nov l5--3tif Browns Hotel
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EXPERIENCED AGENTS WANTED.
"a Book for Every Mans Ifbraryv

A CENTS wanted in all parts Of the United
IA States, by j. Ii. Cotton e. Co No. l72 VIII.
liam street New York, for the Comprehensive
Geography aud History Ancient and Modern OF
the Whole World" by 5 c. Goodrich, hate Ame-
rican Consul at Paris-(Peter Parey;l ganily
bound and beautifully illustrated, Price 81 Ii
cannot be had az the bookstores Each agent will
have ceftan section. Rare Inducements offered.
: No family whatever should be without it,"
Home Journal
Oct 25-1t
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4 dies. i have just received and keep con-
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba the
Sweet Isabella Wires, and Catawba Brandy
These Wines are made from The pure juice OF the
grape, aud pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage IN use Il. 1OST Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer IN NIL kinds of Wines
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania avenue
Jan. 30-2aw3mx
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tx WARD.-strayed from the Com

Uh RE WAKD.-Strayed from the Com
Pc mons about 2 weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
oh-the other crnmp horn. She has wen or
wart on her side, near the flank, about the size of
a mans fist. She il marked bui not recoll.cted,
The above reward will be paid by returning her to
the owner, on street, between 9Th aud 7lh, No.
500 San, 10
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NEW EDITION or DICKENs,s COM
IN piete Works.-Tbs complete Works o
Charles Dickins, in five volumes; price 81 So
The Missing Bride, or Miriam the Avenger. BIZ
Mrs Emma D. L. N Southworth; paper ST,
bound 81 IS.
The Pickwick Papers, complete, so cents.
Just published, and for sale al
TAYLOR u MAURY'S
May ~ Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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London Newspapers.

Return of the number of newspaper stamps
issued to each of the following London news
papers for the first six months Of 1855:
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WORK, or Plenty to do and Hours 70
w DO II, by NJ. M. Brewster, LIST and ID series
IS cents
GRAY a. RAIIANTyNE
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Payments required in advance Invariably.
Bank notes, current where y subscriber resides
received nj par. The whole or any part Of re.
mittance may be made in postage stamps. The
money should be IN this city by the first Monday
in next December, the day fixed for the meeting
Of Congress
Heretofore have sent The Daily Globe 10 those
papers that published my Prospectus. l cannot
afford 10 do so any longer as the papers sent for
several years past cost me than all received
JOHN G. RIVES.
WhsHINgToN October 2 1855