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For The Washington Pioneer.
Education.-No. 8.

IsrElLgcTuAL EDUcATIoN.-We now
come 10 what we regard as the special bu-
,iness Of The professional cducator-Iho in
iellectual development of those committed
10 his care.
This siatsm,nt shows that we do not
agree with the system commonly pursued,
which looks upon the teachers main duty
as beinaihe communication Of what is called
ksorlsdge, and estimates his success by the
number Of the facts, in various branches oi
Issrninr, impressed upon the memories 81
hi, pupils We object 10 this view Of edu-
cation because all that it requires may be
accomplished, and yet the most important
olieet of a sound education may be utterly
neglected. Where such a system prevails,
ihe only Intellectual faculty exercised is
memory, IA faculty which, however useful
and indispensable as subservient 10 the
higher powers Of the mind, is in itself Of
little practical advantage. in such cases
too, !. is upon mere words, to which no dis
tinet ideas are attached, that the memory is
chiefly employed, and thus its acquisitions,
being little better than mechanical, are rare
" permanent, but generally vanish as soon
as lhs particular occasion for which they
were made has passed away.
Relatively, even 10 its avoyed objeci,
therefore, this system is complete failure,
and most Of those who arc educated in ac-
cosdance With ii, qui, the school room, 1T
ted for the business Of life, neither by the
strength, activity or prOmplness of their
mental powers, nor even by that thorough
acquaintance with vido circle Of facts
which might, 10 a limited extent, compen-
safe for the other deficiency, which is COM
monty looked upon as tho peculiar result
and advantage Of an education falsely cAllad
yraaieel. The communication Of knowl-
edge is not, we repeat, the sole end of cdu-
cation. Il is not even the chief end. We
believe The communication of knowledge 10
be only secondary object in edacation-
We speak not here Of moral education. In
Intellectual education the first and great OBJ
jet is to develop and train the several fac
uIlies by exercises adapted 10 their growing
strength, 50 that they may attain the high
esl possible degree OF readiness and power
not, be it observed, the highest degree 10
which any one faculty may be forced at The
expense OF the rest buI the greatest vigor
Of which they are capable in harmonious
cooperation, and ibas to form perfect
nan-perFect, we mean, in the healthy and
robust condition Of bis whole intellectual
being. 30
The ofics Of education is not to make
the child know many things which other
children do not know, butt enable the man
to apply his mind efficiently and conhden-
tally TO any study, profession OF business
10 which the duties Of life may call him.
a child Or man may know, and seem 10
know many things, and yet have no one
power of the mind, except the memory
strong and active. He may be slow and
inaccurate in perception not acea'e IN dis
tinguishing things that differ little sensible
Of rcsemLlances which are not merely ex'
ternal not readyin combining his knowl
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news from the States.

Particulars OF THE Loss OF THE VIM
FIELD Scorr.-On Friday night, Decem-
ber Cd, al 10 O'Clock, the Winfield Scott
struck upon a rock on tho Island Of Anaca-
pi, off the coast Of Santa Barbara about 30
miles. She first struck her bow on, then
her stern, and then on her side, carrying
away her rudder. A great deal Of confu-
sion was created on board. The fog was
dense but the weather calm, and by half
past one the boats were lowered and full Of
women and children, who were safely land
ed-the beach being but short distance of.
In this way al on board were taken ashore,
and were amply provided with provisions
from the wreck. The California brought
OF Eve passengers, two children, and the
Purser. The remainder were lcft on the
Island, there being but one tent. The
wreck of the steamer was left hanging on
the rock by her bow, her stern being in 8
lathom of water. She will be total loss,
and must 20 to pieces in the net Storm
The passengers had experienced no suffer-
ing except of the mind. Treasures and
valuables all saved,
The above particulars were obtained from
one Of the passengers who returned from
the wreck on the California. From anoth-
er source We learn that the females all. re-
turned to this city. 1t was also stated yes
terday that several Of the mail tags had
been lost, although we heard the report
contradicted.-[S. F. Herald. f
D-The Eastern question relative 10 was
between Russia and Turkey, remains in un-
certainty. Omar Pacha had ordered the
Russian troops out Of his Principslties 10
fifteen days, and was making PREPARATION
to enforce his order. What the Gar Of
Russia will do is not known. His General
informed the Turkish Government that be
had neither power to commence hosiilities,
conclude peace, or remove his forces.
C. The clipper ship Eclipse was wreck
ed in the bay Of Ypala, near San Blas,where
she was taking in a cargo Of Brazil wood on
charter from New York 10 Europe. She
encountered hurricane, went ashore, and
broke in pieces: The captain and crew
were all saved,
pD- Col. Mannypenny, Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs, has just returned from Wis.
IL 10 The Indian tribes in Nebraska. He re-
ports that the Nebraska country has been
over-estimated in the public mind. Some
Of the tribes were willing 10 sell their lands
10 government, and some refused.
Dsy- We see there is quite lively con-
troversy being carried on BY the Ohio press,
in rrgaId n lndgc McLean's order Of Court
/ excludin. poriers from the Circuit Court
room, on the trial Of the Martha Washing
ton case. The Columbus Statesman and
other democratic papers, sustain Judge Nc
Lean.
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the many siuce the day oi kiHg J DIN and
Ih grant 10 The Barons at Ruuem de-
Power is felt now in the fiat land; Of Hol.
land, in the fertile plains of Poland, in the
hills Of Hungary and in the valley Of Pcid-
mont as the legitimate property ol the Ico-
pie.
! The scholars Of Germany arc to b, found
throughout Europe, and the sons Of hor
universities have left their venerable hall,
with a sentiment which they have plan. d
and aye still culGwtinS deep in the bosom
Of European socidy. Ills sentiment is the
love Of civil and religious liberty. True it
smoihered iy stong physical jailcr, who
with the heavy taxes of the peopl, in their
lr'asurl.s can ply Tor Standing armies in
support Of their unnatural prcrogatiyes--
yet the sediment is there, and only awaits
u fitting moment Of Glorons sunshine for
bursting into a l,uiiial grovlh
But 50 long as these ION d. spots can rest
quietly on ihyii thrones, secure against ex-
ternal danger, this sentiment hAst languish.
"Paul may plant and Apolus WATER" "bu, war
terrible war, with all its horrors war
that will require gineral defence among
lhrS powers against common ioa-ths
"alone can give the increase"
Herein we hope for such success TO the
Co,.ark y. will bring these powers 10 the
side OF Rrpubcanism against Cossack rule
then will be fought battle in which every
man in christendOm will have an interest :;
the battle Of the people against despolism.
What though the "Ouomau mothers
weep" and old Stamboul toter to her fall
what though the Jauissary and Emir are
gathered 10 their fathers Whist though
mosque and minaret kiss the dust What
though Ilapsburg mourn a broken sceptre,
and Saxr-G -Goihas a shattered crown? III
the glorious godhead of "Libcrty, FIalcr-
nifty and Equality" shall have a wide spread
existence OF reality, instead of the banded
mockcry of a name will we not all rejoice
in one united pean of sympathy for rcdoem-
ed nations.
-Four victories have parchcd on the Turk
sh banners, and every victory is good for
hundred thousand Co,sacks to be speedily
added to the active forces OF the enragcd
Nicholas. France has not VI moved
Austria is under harsh demand of the Sui
tan that arms, aid and comfort shall not pass
over Austrian to the Russian camp. The
sympalhies Of Hapsburg are evidently all
with The power which crushed the Hunga-
rian revolution II Russia shall need help,
let Austrian furnish it, this will make the
fight more equal among the crowns, giving
a wider margin of hope in the increased
balance Of power to the people.
But "siill small voice--a harbincer of
good hopes has come from Poland, POOR
Poland ! How the blood boils in memory
of her wrongs, A proclamation has been
sent to the people in all directions appeal
ing to them to remain al home, bde their
time, and not 10 rush to the Turkish lines,
and similar document is in the hands OF
Polish exils in this country, omanaIng
from Polish leaders in New York LIT the
people wait the hour will come. Hun
gary and Poland and Germany will have
work enough TO do, but when they strike
let them strike on the side where every |
blow will bring franchise to them and tx
tirpate pIerogative Of their tyranIs - San
Francisco Pacific.
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Ega. The New York Herald states that
Maj. 5. r. Hobbie, First Assistant Poalnas,
ter General, is in bad health, and fears are
sntertainef that he will not recover.
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who do not agree with them in this resolution L
cooperate with them under the reservations
herein contained for those who vote for the adop
lion Of this resolution,
| Mr.. COX after debate demanded the previous
! question; which seconded, and under the
! operation thereof the resolution was rejected by
the following vote-yeas 80 nays l76.
/ Mr.. HICKMAN, of Pennsylvania, then sub
mitted the following resolution,
Resolved, That the House will proceed imme-
dlaiely 10 the eActlon of Speaker viva U0ce and
~ after the roll shall have been called three times,
no member shall have received majority of the
whole number OF votes, the roll shall again be
called and the member who shall then receive the
largest number of votes, provided il be majority
| OF quorum, shall be declared Speaker OF the
| House OF Representatives of the thirty-fourth
Congress.
Mr. WHEELER, of New York. moved that The
resolution be laid on the table; which motion was
decided III the negave-yeas l07, nays l0S.
Mr. Triple, of Georgia, moved the following
as substitute for the resolution:
ReSolped That the Hon VIM. SMITH, of Virginia,
be and he is hereby declared Speaker ofthe House
of Representatives for the thirty. fourth Congress.
Mr.. Triple declared that he never would be
driven by the plurality rule 10 vote for the Demo-
cratic nominee. He would vote independent
representative. as he had voted from the COM
mencement Of this protraced contest The
plurality rule, il was well known, would elect Mr..
Banks, and he would ask gentlemen if with this fact
his substitute, which would give them opportu-
nifty 10 elect Democrat? He demanded the
previous question
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, desiring 10 give an
exposition of his position hoped that under the
circumstances the House would now adjourn, that
he might be able 10 do so in the morning He
made motion TO that effect; which was disagreed
to.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, gave notice that If
the House should refuse 10 order the main ques-
ton he would move 10 amend the substitute Of
the gentleman from Georgia by striking out the
name of VIM SMITH and inserting that Of MoRDE-
CAL OLIVER, OF Missouri.
Mr.. BARKSDALE, Of Mississippi, moved that
the whole subject be laid on the table, which mo-
ton was disagreed to-yeas 81, nays l02.
The previous question was then seconded and
the main question ordered.
Mr.. SMITH, Of Virginia, again appealed 10 the
House 10 adjourn He could not now present his
views with that parspicuity which the occasion
demanded but by tomorrow would be able 10 ex-
plain his position in an intelligible manner, if the
House would defer the question on the substitute
until then.
The House. however, refused 10 adjourn when
the question was taken on the substitute of Mr.
Triple, and it was disagreed to-yeas 100, nays
ITO.
The question recurring on the adoption OF the
resolution, al four o'clock the House adjourned.
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EVERETT HOUSE.

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THIS establishment, erected on the most
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affords, is approaching finish, and, when CON-
pleted will combine all that skill can devise and
money supply 10 render il the most desirable hotel
yet constructed.
fully announce that the house will be open on the
first OF October next for the accommodation of the
public
Applications will now be received from parties
wishing TO make arrangements for the winter
months.
The public patronage is respectfully solicited
CLAPP 4 JOSLIN.
HAwLEY d. CLAP,
A. G. JosLIH. Sept 20-g
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ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN
FASHIONS, 1856
GEORGE P. FOX

GEORGE Il. FOX
Has arrived mt wiIIard's Hotel, WASH
fngton, ID. q.
In the delay attending the organization of
the House, il is a matter of congratuaton
that the members of both. branches of the Ma
tional Legislature can, without violating their
political principles, settle upon one popular can
ddate for their favor Mr.. Fox, in his capacity
a Tailor, representing commerce, has ever
meritedand continues 10 receive the distinguished
title Of Leader Of Fashions Of the United States.
To that laudable distinction he has been elevated
by the unanimous sufrages Of the people He
has had the happy faculty Of uniting the dissen-
tient voices in the realm Of fashion, and now
represents them in one undivided sentiment
The House Of Representatives has been at loss
for leader for some time; but the Representa-
tive Of Fashion is always organized. The fashions
in the plastic hand of art is 10 the skill of the
artist what the disorganlzed elements Of the
Representative Assembly are 10 the genius Of the
orator. The one succumbs 10 the taste OF the
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sonal Assembly, GEORGE p. Fox is TO the Popular
Assembly Of Fashion We have thus far insti-
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certain point thence they diverge and thus il is
with our leaders OF fashions and our leaders OF
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will designate our representative is never al a
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right man is at loss for the right fit when
| he applies 10 our leader. His vote is cast
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| sembles of men representing diversity Of prin-
| ciples but in the realm of fashion there can be
but one opinion, and that is, that there is but one
| American fashion and GEO. p. Fox is its leader.
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A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,

IA (i.OoO Acres TOT Sale.-baVlng leased Tor
term of years, " The Fsuquier White Sulphur
Springs" TO persons whose high reputation war
rants the behefihey will be kept in the best style,
the undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards of $50 acres Of low grounds
remarkable for extraordinary crops of corn, and
capable of being made the best possible mca 1ws.
AS part Of this land yielded 100 bushels ola 4 le
acre, in Is 3, the twelfth year Of successive mi
walton, without manure; and in 1854, bad as ,as
the season, produced 10 bushes--the Farm IL
easily susceptible Of division, and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia.
Terms One-lhird on the lst 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
ginia," or to Washington, ID. G.
May l--tf THOMAS GREEN.
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RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.
THOR LEASE OR RENT.--Ihe subscri

a. Der having determined TO discontinue teach
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hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
for the next four wears. There has been a school
at the place for forty years II is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg, Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal.
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or heallhfiness is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which in good repair and will ac-
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Teachers wishing TO keep boarding school,
will do well by calling 10 the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 81 THOMAS r. THORNTON.
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House of Representatives.


Mr.. COX, of Kentucky, offered the following
preamble aud resolution
Whereas the House Of Representatives OF the
Thrty-iourth Congress has failed heretofore 10
elect Speaker and organize for the transaction Of
legislative business, and this failure 10 organize
has resulted from tenacious adherence of the
members Of the House TO the candidate for
Speaker nominated by a caucus of their respec-
tive parties in the House and whereas the mem
bers who support this resolution express the
anxious desire to organize the House and pro.
coed TO the discharge of their duties as represen
tatives Of the people; that they willing 10
make any sacrifice save that Of principle to effect
that object; and being satisfied that some con-
cessions are necessary in the present state Of
party feeling, now declare that, without conceding
any principle which they have advocated in or out
of the House Of Representatives and declaring,
further, that they are willing, in the true spirit OF
PATRIOTISM, 10 waive some of their political prin.
eiples In the choice of Speaker, reserving to
themselves the right to insist upon the practical
execution OF their principles hereafter in the
legislation OF Congress, provided they can effect
the organization OF the House by the election OF a
man TO Speakership, who in their opinlon will
maintain the Constitution and its guarantees in
the exercise of the powers conferred on him in
that position, now agree 10 make patriotic effort
TO elect Speaker
Resolped, therefore, That all who support thi.
resolution, and without the hope or expectation
OF advantage 10 their views or personal ambition
ia the construction of the committees Of thi,
House, will, on the first vote for Speaker anel
the resolution shall have been adopted, cast thei
votes for the Hon. JAMES l.. Oar, of South Caro-
lima; and, II he should not be elected on sale
ballot, that on the next ballot they will cast ihe
votes for the Hon. Henry M. FULLER, Of Penn
sylvania, for Speaker; inviting all the member
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.THIE SFECTATo
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about the first of June next, in the City OF
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