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aD~ The January number of the SOUTHERN

Ba~ The January number of the SOUTHERN
LITERARY MESSENGER has been received.
The custom Of praising all such periodicals
whenever they are issued is bad custom. Such
concentrations are looked for every month.
They cease to be spontaneous and become OBJ
ligatory. But when we say that the Messenger
is an admirable magazine, and that the pre-
sent number is worthy Of its high renown--we
claim the merit Of sincerity.
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NAPoLE ON.

ooh bury me deep in the boundless sea;
Let my heart have limitless grave;
For my spirit in life was fierce and free
As the course Of the tempes. wave.
And far "a the reach of mortal control,
Were the depths Of my fathomless mind
And the GIBBS and flows of my single soul
Were rides 10 the rest Of mankind
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MR.. RUsHNELI,,s SCHOOL.

We call attention to the advertisement Of
Mr.. Bushnell's school. He comes here en-
dorsed and recommended by some Of the best
scholars Of the country. Among them we may
number Professors Harrison, Rogers, and Maui
pin of the University Of Virginia.
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supreme Court Of the United states.
FRIDAY. January l3, Iss

No. 1853. CIV. Tier ct al, plaintiffs in error,
rs. w. " Many.-The motion to dismiss this
cause was argued by Mr.. Curtis in support there
OF, and by Mr.. Robb in addition thereto.
No. 40. I. Carter, plaintiff in error, Us. UT.
Bennett. THE motion to dismissthis cause was
argued by Mr. Davis in support thereof and by
Mr.. Reverdy Johnson in opposition thereto.
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the family of her companion in guilt having
been under the charge Of Mr. Turner, gentle
man living in the district
AT the examination, evidence was gone into
IN support OF the charge of obtaining money,
ana the clergyman was committed The magis-
trates said they would take bail, himself in
tooo, and two sureties at ESQ each
liverpool paper.
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The Boston Times.--Messrs J. II. Dc F. /.
rarweil have become associated with George
hobers, esq, in the proprietorshp OF this paper.
They promise great improvement in its appear
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Va General James Bankhead, colonel Of the
second artillery, is TO succeed General Wool in
the command Of the eastern division of the army.
General Il 5 headquarters will be in Baltimore.
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ID The steamship City of Manchester, Captain
Deitch, sailed at nine o'clock on Saturday morn
ing for Liverpool, with i25 passengers and large
and valuable cargo.
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@ ongrfssional..
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

senate-Friday, January Is, 1854.
The Senate was not in session to-day, il having
adjourned over until Monday.
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SA-The publication of the Springfield Post
has been resumed The leading editorial in the
first paper which has appeared since its suspen-
sion, shows up the Hon. George Ashmun in
most unenviable light
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nSy- Baron, the French actor, was great
fayorite of ladies. A woman Of rauk used to
receive the visits Of Baron very privately. One
day Baron unlimited came into her drawing.room
which was full of company ofthe highest fashion
and rank. Baron" said the lady haughtily
my nightcap, Madam, replied the indignant
actor in loud voice.
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Good Advice to Young women.

Trust not to uncertain riches, but prepare
yourself for every emergency in life. Learn
to work, and not be dependent upon servants
to make your bread; sweep your floors, and
darn your own stockings. Above all things,
do not esteem too lightly those honorable young
men who sustain themselves and their aged
parents by the work of their own hands, while
you care for and receive into your company
those lazy popinjays who never lift finger to
help themselves so long as they can keep body
and soul together, and get sufficient to live in
fashion. If you are wise you will look at this
subject as we do, and when you are old enough
to become wives, you will prefer the honest
mechanic, with not cent to commence life,
to the fashionable loafer, with capital Of ten
thousand dollars.
Whenever we hear remarked "such lady
has married fortune we always tremble for
her prosperity. Riches left to children by
wealthy parents often turn out curse instead
of blessing. Young women, remember this
and instead Of sounding the purses of your
lovers, and examining the cut of their coat
look into their habits and hearts. Mark if they
have trades and can depend on themselves ;
see if they have minds which will lead them to
look above butterfly existence. Talk not of
the beautiful, white-skinned, soft, delicate hand
the splendid form and the fine appearance OF
the young gentleman. Let not those foolish
considerations throng your thoughts.
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Ants Nest.

There is in Australia species of ant, which
builds its nest in trees, by bending down seve-
raj adjacent leaves and glueing them together
in the form of purse. Says Hawkesworth, in
his account of Cooks first VOYAGE "Their
method of bending down the leaves we had no
opportunity TO observe, but we saw thousands
uniting their strength to hold them in this po-
sition, while other busy multitudes we're en-
ployed within applying the gluten that was to
prevent their returning back. To satisfy our
selves that the leaves were bent and held down
by the efforts Of these diminutive arti6cers, we
disturbed them in their work and as soon as
they were driven from their stations, the leaves
on which they were employed sprang up with
force much greater than we could have thought
them able to conquer by any combination of
their strength; but though we grati6ed our
curiosity at their expense, the injury did not
go unrevenged, for thousands Immediately
threw themselves upon US and gave us intoler.
able pain with their stings, especially those
which took possession Of our necks and hair,
from whence they were not easily driven
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Richmond seemed to catch inspiration from
the scene, and promptly contributed from Their
own means sum sufficient to place the so.
ciety on permanent footing.
Since that memorable meeting, the effects OF
which on the fortunes of the State none can es.
innate, much practical information has been
diffused through the fundamentally OF the So
ciety; new zeal for improvement had been
awakened; and, Notwithstanding partial fail
ure of the crops Of the State, through Provi-
dental visitations, the resources of our people
are considerably increased; emigration has
ceased, aud immigration has commenced; the
price OF lands has rapidly advanced, our schools
and colleges are crowded to overlooking; so
that il may probably be said with truth that
Virginia has now, in proportion to population,
more youths in course Of thorough education
than any other State in the Union. Over
these benefceut results, in part at least to be
attributed to the success OF our society, we
have just cause to rejoice The close OF another
| year finds us on the eve OF still grander ex-
| hibition. With our grounds greatly enlarged
and improved, q most liberal premium list,
jealous preparations for an extensive exhibi.
ton, and q vast throng of our enlightened far
mers in Attendance from every part OF the Com
monwealth, numbering thousands beyond those
present on the former occasion, we have every
reason to expect most brilliant and attractive
spectacle. With these cheering evidences in
| the past, how can we doubt our future success.
Let the farmers Of Virginia come up to the an
nual exhibition with their votive offerings for
getting all local and party distinctions, remem-
bering that they have common home and a
| common destiny, and cordially and harmoni.
ously cooperating in our glorious cause, and
the beneficent effects of our labors will descend
to distant generations, and our latest posterity
will have cause to bless the day that inaugu-
rated the Virginia State Agricultural Society
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A collection Of errors Of the press of the
malignant type would be amongst the curiosi-
ties Of literature Bayle records several curious
specimens. In the loyal Courier Of former
days, il appeared that his Majesty, George the
Fourth had fit Of the goat at Brighton. We
have seen advertised sermon by q celebrated
divine on the immortality Of the soul, and also
the Lies Of the Poets which should be a very
comprehensive publication. The vicinity Of
lives and lies is, indeed, most dangerous, a
single letter more or less, making lie Of q
life, or a life Of lie. Glory, too, Is liable to
the same mischance, the dropping Of the liquid
making it oil CORY. What is treason, asked a
wag, but reason TO a t? which an accident Of
the press may displace with the most awkward
effect. Imagine historical character i'm.
peached for reason, or reasonable practices.
Misprints are no doubt reducible TO laws: and
this is certain, that they always fall upon the
tenderest part ofan authors writing, and where
there is vital meaning to be destroyed.
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A story was told before us the other evening
over nuts and wine, which if we could tell as
it was told, might be insured journey through
the papers Of the country, and an agreeable
reception wherever received and read.
DR.. M, Of this city, was some years
since, and for aught we know, still is, famous
for the quality of Hook wine to be found upon
his table. The Rev. DIR. H discovered
and appreciated its excellence. 1t so hap
pened, in the course Of events, that Mr.. M
left hffryGsidence, and moved to another, let.
ting the unoccupied one to the Rev. Doctor
and leaving him note, stating that he had
taken the liberty Of forgetting box of hook
at which he hoped the reverend gentleman
would not be offended.
The latter gentleman, few days after, re-
lating the circumstance to mutual friend,
exclaimed: "Why, Mr.. A., / should moi
hare been offended II he had Letf tco n
Wasn't that Christian magnanimity?
NeU Orleans Crescent.
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WEBsTER's RULE OF ORAToRY-AN INsTRUC-
TIVE ANEcDoTE-Danie Webster, short time
previous to his last public reception in Boston
was travelling from New York to Boston by the
overland route. When the cars reached Spring
field, Mr.. Waite, the well-kdown excellent con-
ductor, stepped into the forward car, and as
usual announced-"Spring6eld station; twenty
minutes allowed passengers to dine" Mr.Web-
ster, who was sitting by him, arose, and pleas
antly tapping him on the shoulder remarked,
"Young man, that is one of the most interest
ing speeches ever heard in my life." "Yes,
sir" calmly replied the conductor, call speeches
are good in which the speaker and nearer
heartily sympa.hize;" Every true" said Mr..
those speeches are always considered best
which are finished in good season for dinner"
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NEW BOOKs.-Plato on Immortality Of
IN the Soul, translated from the Greek by
Charles 8 Stanford.
Florence Egerton; or, Sunshine and Shadows,
by the author Of Clara Stanley, &c.
Sketches OF Western Methodism Biographical,
Historical and Miscellaneous, illustrative Of Pic.
neer Life by Rev. Jas. b. Finley.
For sale BY GRAY & BALLANTYNE
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YoLUME TEN or THE


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Nearly all the valuable patents which issue weekly
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Oct 5--tf
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sT- You look like death on a pale horse"
said Jim TO topper, who was growing pale and
emaciated.
81 don't know anything about that, said the
topper, "but I'm death on pale brandy"
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IOLD PENs.--A fine lot of Spencer s
NJ Rendell's premium Gold Pens just received,
for sale low.
Blank Books: just received very large LOT of
superior paper, and at low prices.
Letter and Cap Papers, ruled and PLAN, at all
prices.
Mathematical Instruments and Drawing Pen
ellis.
Water Colors in boxes, from 6 cent. to 81 per
box.
Portfolios, Writing Pads, and Desks.
Visiting Cards, Card Gases, and Pore Mon.
naies. GRAY IL BALLANTYNEr
Oct 14-3t 49S Seventh st.
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THE BIRDS OF THE BIBLE, elegantly

TVNHE BIRDS OF THE BIBLE, elegantly
4 illustrated, by the Rev. III. Harbaugh.
Narrative of a Journey round the Dead Sea and
in the Bible Lands in 1850 and 1851, by F. De
Sanlcy. member Of the French Institute, 2 vols.
The Rose of the Parsonage, translated from the
German of Robert Geske.
Afraja, Norwegian and Lapland Tale, or Life
and Love in Norway, translated from the German
of Theodore Mugge, by Edward Joy Morris
Cummings Message from God.
Cummings Great Sacrifice.
Cummings Christ Receiving Sinners.
Cummings Minor Works, second SERIES
Physicians Visiting List tor 1855.
Just received and for sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURYiS
Oct7 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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IMPORTANT WORK FOR PENSION

i Agents.-Pension and Bounty Land Laws
just published, an Analytical Digest of the PEN
sion and Bounty Land Laws, the Decisions of
Secretaries, &c, &C., arranged so as TO be intelli.
gible 10 every claimant.
On sale, price 50, IL prepaid postage 20 cents,
at TAYLOR-& MAURYS
Oct 10 Bookstore, near 9th IL
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IAlexandria Sentine

MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. e. Groux,
lu native of France, teacher OF Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German.
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor Of Numesmatics, for the classif-
cation and explanation of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
q I'd 7h streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent al that place.
Sep 21--dtf
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HUBA.-History OF Cuba, or Notes Of a
~ Traveller in the Tropics, being a Political,
Historical, and Statistical Account Of the Island,
from its discovery 10 the present time by Maturin
M. Ballou, price so and IS cents; Nordurfari, or
Rambles in Iceland by Pliny Miles, 81 Things
to be thought of addressed TO the Young, 20
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 81 BALLANTINE,
Aug IL 7th street
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PROF. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER AND TRANSLATION

MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE,
will commence EVENING CLASSES, in those Lam
guages, on Monday, Both of October, 1854, at his
residence, 267 Pennsylvania Avenus. Oct 20
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Good and Largo As

EURNITURE.--A Good and Large As
IL sorment of Centre, Card, Work, Side, and
Extension Dining Tables, of every description
and superior quality. Sofas, Tete-a-tetes, Divanss
Easy Rocking and Parlor Chairs of every descrip
ton. Secretaries and Bureaus, Desks and Bu-
reaus. LOOKING GLASSES OF EVERY DE
SCRlPTION. Mattresses, Curled Hair, Hair
Seatings, Sofa and Chair Springs, with numerous
other articles suitable for housekeepers, which
will be sold at less prices than can be purchased
elsewhere. WIGHT d. CROSBY,
Louisiana avenue, opposite the Bank OF Wash
ington, near the corner Of 7th street.
Notice the Bedstead sign. May 24-Sm
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
Chsnge of Prices between washinuton
and Baltimore.


NOTiCts.-on and after Monday, October 2,
IN the fare between Washington and Baltimore
wi. be One Dollar and Sixty Cents. A commute
ton of ten cents will be allowed to all who pro-
cure tickets before entering the cars. An addition
often cents will also be made TO all way stations,
unless tickets are purchased al the Office.
Round trip tickets, for three days, will be issued
on the ID Sd, 9TH, and 9Th instant, at Two Dollars,
10 all who may wish to visit the Agricultural Fas
BY order: II. II. PARSONS, Agent
Oct 3-1m
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NINE. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

GTONE QUARRY.-Ia am prepared to fur
y nish from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
O'Ncale, any quantity of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
at his house on III, between 10Th and Goth streets,
in the First ward, or to Mr.. Paine, at the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM B. SCOTT.
s3 IAlaxandrin Senfinell
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NJ EW HOUsE-FURNIsHING GOODS,

NJ EW HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS,
IN Refrigerators, Water-coolers, &c We
have Just opened handsome assortment of lated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and a general
assortment of conveniences for housekeepers
which we will sell as low as the lowest Our stock
IN Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Rofrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, land the only house that keeps them
in the city;) and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article of the kind that
can be called, properly, a Refrigerator We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our cs.
adjustment, the only complete one in all It's parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 2o--3tsoif DOM & BROS
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INCONSISTENCIES Of HomnpathIc

CONGRATULATIONS of Homeopathic
Jul Practice for the use of families and private
individuals, by A. Z. Small, A. M. M. ID. Price So.
Invaluable for domestic reference.
Poems and Transactions from Goethe, Schiller,
&c, by Charles r. Lambert.
The Railway Library wonderfully cheap edi-
tons of Bulwer's Novels, for travellers reading
Routledges Tourists Guide through the Uni
ted States, containing all the requisite infor-
nation, together with splendid Map-50 cents.
Lives of the Queens of England before the Con-
quest, by Mrs. Hall.
TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Oct le-f Bookstore, near 9th Street.
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NOTICE.-Be it known to all whom it

NOTICE.-Be 1t known to all whom it
in doth concern, that / have filed, in the Gen,
erai Land Office at Washington, d. c., the follow
ing duplicate land warrant issued by the Register
of Virginia on the 18th day Of December, 1850 No.
1906 for 100 acres, for the services Of William
Field, soldier in the Virginia continental line, on
parties that ! 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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ARE NOW RECEIVING, :,
! CARD TO HoUsEKEEpERs.-rhe

A CARD TO HOUsEKEEPERS.--Th
IA subscriber begs leave TO call public attention
10 his assortment OF House Furnishing Goods,
which is now rendered complete in every depart
ment. He has recently received, in addition to
his former stock, a cheap and beautiful variety of
Cut and Pressed Glass Ware
Plain white, gold.band, and richly decorated
French China
Superior Table Cutlery, Silver-plaie goods
Lamps and Girandolcs, Block Tin goods.
Japanned ware, Bronze and Iron goods.
Fire sets, Gas fixtures, Baskets and Brushes.
Britannia ware Iron Stone China.
Mante and Table ornaments, fancy articles, &c.
Altogether forming the largest collection and
best assortment Of general House Furnishing
Goods that can be found In Washington. He
pledges himself TO sell as cheap as can be bought
in this city any Of the eastern cities. An ex.
animation Of articles and prices is earnestly so.
lioited. c. w. BOTELER
Oct 22-eodCt Iron Hail.
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~ HfKTs MADE TO OHDE:R.-Gcntle-
y men wishing good fitting Shirt, made Of the
best materials, and in the best Style can be suited
by leaving their orders at STEVENS
Oct 19-3tif sSalesroein, Browns Hotel.
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NEW YORK TO THE WHITE NOUN
l\ tains Direct by Railroads.&c. Hartford,
Springfield, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River,
and Wells River to Littletap base of the Noun
tains, and via Montpelier, Burlington, st. Adams
and Rouses Point to Ogdensburg and Montreal.
Ticket Ofices--New Haven Railroad, corner
Broadway and Canal street, and corner of Goth
street and 4th avenue.
Express trains, s a. m. and p. m. Baggage
checked through.
FRANCIS HYDE,
July 6. General Agent, 1852 South st.
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sCHW ARTz's

M ISIS MARTINEAU. - The New and
wi cheap edition Of Comte's Philosophy, trans
lated by this eminent authoress just received at
TAYLOR a. MAURY'S
Oct Is Bookstore near OH street.