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~ The Voyages and Adventures Of Sir Amgas
Leigh, knight oil Burrough, in the county Of De-
Won, in the reign Of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by Charles Kingsley, author Of" Hypotin," "Alion
Locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
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press, and for the use OF schools and academies,
with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List Of Abreviatons, Hints on the Pre-
paration Of Copy and on Proof Reading, Spec
mems Of Proof Sheets, NC, nv John Wilson price
81.
Hewitt's. Boys Adventures in the Wilds Of Aus
tralia.
An Essay on the Tides Theory Of the Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, M. u.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide to
inventors, and book Of reference for judges, law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
byJ. @. Moore, price 81 IS.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family and
the Closet, by Clergymen in aud near Boston,
second edition.
Just published, and for sale at
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oONGREss.

In the Senate, yesterday, several gentlemen
gave notice Of their intention TO introduce bills
for river and lake improvements. After the
transaction Of other business, of no especial
public Importance, an adjournment until Mon
day took place.
The House of Representatives resumed their
effort to elect Speaker, but adjourned with
out accomplishing that desirable object. They
have voted ffty-nine times.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. III, 1855


My DEAR SIR: have received yours of the
10th instant, together with the beautiful cane
sent through your hands by "some of my per-
sonal friends in California" For this present,
and the kind terms in which it has been ten
dered, you will please present to those friends,
and accept yourself, my warmest thanks. l
shall preserve the cane, and trust that
through life, be it long or short, it will always
remind me how much / owe to friends to the
constitution, and still stronger impress upon
me the obligations i am under to do justice to
all sections, and especially the Pacific coast.
You have been pleased to refer to my feeble
efforts in favor Of the construction Of a rail-
way over our own territory to connect the At
lantic with the Pacific. In this matter, so
deeply Interesting to the whole country, and
your State in particular, feel justified in cali
ing upon you, as | now do, to take the lead.
scarcely need TO assure you that ] will zeal
ously follow and contribute all in my power to
its accomplishment.
Very truly your friend,
THO. j. RUSK.
Hon. JOHN B. WELLER
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From the Washington Union, Of yesterday.
Magnificent Present to General Rusk.

We were yesterday favored with an opportu-
nifty of examining the splendid cane presented
to the Hon. L. ]. Rusk, United States senator
from Texas, by his friends in California. 1t is
q most beautiful specimen Of workmanship, re-
fecting great credit upon the artifcer as we'll
as upon the donors who bestowed present
upon one so deserving Of it. The cane is of
" Mansaneta," beautifully feruled, and mounted
with the purest gold, carved in great taste /;
the top is embellished with large piece Of
quartz, rich in the precious metal, and the in
side of the head is filed with several speci-
mems of gold and quarts in separate sections
under glass. Under the quartz top is the
following inscription:
General t. J. Rusk, the friend Of California,
from his California friends. San Francisco,
Oct. Is, 1885,"
We have also been politely furnished with
the following correspondence between Hon. j.
b. Weller and Hon. T. j. Rusk:
WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 10, 1855.
DEAR GENERAL: Some Of your personal
friends in California have placed in my hands
Mansaneta cane, 1.-THE head of which exhibits
various specimens of the gold of that State
which they desire me to present to you as a
testimony of their high regard for you as q
senator and a citizen.
In complying with their request you will al
low me to say that in no part of the Union can
you find warmer or more devoted friends than
in California. Your able and unremitting
efforts to connect the waters Of the Atlantic
with the Pacific by means of railroad through
our own territory, your cordial support of all
measures calculated to advance the interests
and promote the prosperity of that distant re-
gion, have given you strong hold upon
their affections, and fully justify them in calling
you the friend of California" They regard
you as constitutional democrat-the faithful
representative Of your own State-the just and
generous friend of every section Of the Union,
never asking for the South what you are un-
willing to yield to the North.
trust many, very many, years will elapse
before present of this character will be ne
cessary to sustain the tottering step which age
and bodily in6rmaties often impose upon US,
yet in the meanwhile it will serve to remind
you of friends who feel deep solicitude in
your welfare.
Permit me, General, to subscribe myself
your friend, JNO. B. WELLER.
Hon. THos. ]. RUsK, u 8. Senate.
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PIANOS ana bAclO0e0ne IOT lash.
HORACE WATERS, the great Music and
I'LL Piano Forte dealer, 1913 Broadway New
York, prefering TO share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il to the sharpers OF
Wall sweet, to raise available means to enable him
stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeohs at large discount from factory prices,
for cnsh. His assortment comprises Pianos iron,
three OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes at
fording an opportunity for selections NOT to be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second.
hsnd Pianos at great bargans--prices from $50 10
to $3.50. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail
post paid General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule offsciory prices Of Pianos, Meo.
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free Of postage.
Sept 21-d3m
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The Jury in the case Of Baker, indicted and
tried for the murder Of William Poole, being IN:
able to agree have, ii is stated the authority OF
a telesrsphic despatch from New York, been dis
charged The last ballot stood for msnslaughter,
seven for murder in the first degree, two, and for
scquittsl three.
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connection with the Department sometimes rem
dered their services almost indispensable.
Mr.. ADAMS never legislated with view 10
any individual case. He thought the law impe
rative that no person should hold two Offices al
the same time.
Mr.. SEWARD opposed the amendment, on
the ground that il would cut them off from The en-
ployment of persons connected with the public
Offices, when in many cases the salaries were in
sufficient for the support Of families, and who
employed their time out Of Office hours.
Mr.. HUNTER alluded 10 the clerk of the Com
mitIee Finance as a case in point whose SER
vices were invaluable TO said committee and who
could not very well be dispensed with. His rea-
diness and experience were very great as could
be attested by all the members OF the committee.
This gentleman did not receive Two salaries, but
during the session substitute was appointed TO
perform his clerical duties at the Department. He
did not see how the committee could get
less the present practice continued; and if the
amendment succeeded he should feel il his duty
TO move for the appointment, OF a clerk 10 the
Committee on Finance during Congress, al an
adequate salary.
Mr.. BUTLER did not regard the situation OF
clerk 10 a committee an Office, but merely en-
ployment; and saw no reason why they should
not avail themselves of skill and experience. He
thought true economy was 10 pay the best price
and secure the best men.
After some remarks from Messrs. TOUCEY
and BAYARD and brief reJoinder from Mr..
ADAMS, the question was taken on the amend
ment, and il was disagreed 10, and the resolution
in its original shape was adopted.
The Senate adjourned
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NTEMBERs OF CONGRESS and Visi.

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In interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
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House of Representatives.


The House, directly after the reading Of the
journal, resumed the voting for Speaker, with
the following result:
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PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
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TOHN II. BUTHMANN, Importer al

John H. BUTHMANN, Importer and
u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c, Penn
sylvana avenue, south side, between A and 9th
streets, has received part Of his fall supplies
Madeira, Sherry, Port, of various grades and
prices.
Cognac Brandy, pale and dark, from very high
order TO fair article.
Scotch Whisky, Schiendam Gin, of superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monongahela Whisky, extra
fine.
Caracoa, red and white, (Anisette Of Dussei-
dorf on the Rhine,) Maraschno.
London Brown Stout.
Edinburgh Scotch Ale.
Champagne of Mumm's and Meets 81 Chan
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Moet ~ Chandon's Verzsnay and de Rougemont.
Also sparkling ST. Peray, pink and white.
With assortment Of Havana Cigars.
Regalia Ell Ca, Regaa Ia Villanueva.
Els Ia ebay, Venezulano.
Vianueva, Londres, Humos, &c.
Also, a large assortment Of Rhine Wine, (somo
sparkling) and French Wine, red and white, from
the hghes. price to fine Bordeaux table Wine.
Dec 6
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a. EO REWARD.--LOst ON Saturday even
smCO ing, between 9Th street and the Theatre,
or al the latter place, small memorandum book,
containing $l40 in SIS and Sos Of the Patriotic
Bank chiefly one Corporation S. inclusive. There
were also some loose papers in the book Of no
possible use to any but the owner. II the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol
lars reward for the thereof; il in the hands
Of thief il is hoped no will return the book and
papers. w. HOWE,
372 Penn. avenue, corner 81 h street
Dec ll--3t
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House Of Representatives..

HOuBe OF Representatives.
The CLERK called the House 10 order al IL
o'clock and the Journal of yesterday was read
The House Immediately resumed the business
of voting for Speaker--Messrss BENSON, OF Maine,
DowELL of Alabama, HICKMAN, Of Pennsylvania,
and WAsHBURNE, of Illinois, continuing to act as
telers. The first ballot to-day uhe fihy-frst in
alll resulted al follows.
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HAUTIER'S.-Just received a large az
NJ sortment of Pate De Foies Gras, from Stras
bucg in -s,sil md large Jars
l,,, = II GAUTIER
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JONAS H. LEVY.
Importer and Dealer

JONAS II. LEVY.
Importer and Dealer
WINES, LIQUORS, sEGARs,
FINE ERIES.
General Commission and Forwarding
Merchant,
No. AN Penn. Avenue, two doors below U. 3.
Hotel,
WARRINGTON CITY, D. 0.
NJ N. B. Country Merchants are requested TO
give me call before purchasing elsewhere.
III Also, Agent for the FARMEss' AND MECHANICS
FIRK and MARINE, and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Of Philadelphia, fosthe ports and towns Of Alex
andris, Va, andAGeorgetown, ID. C.
Oct 20--1y
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Mr.. BUTLER presented the credentials Of the
Hon, THOMAS J. RusK, Of Texas, elected .Ssna-
tor from that Stale for six years from and after
the 4th March, 1857; which were read and placed
file
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Hon. JOHN B. WELLER.
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On motion Of Mr.. MATTESON, at a quarter
0 three o'clock, the House adjourned.
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NSMNAsE&No
l.. ID Parker Surgeon Dentist,

Il. ID Parker Surgeon Dentist.
n ESPECTFULLY tenders professional services
ITO the citizens OF Fremont aud vicinity, all ope
yatons relating to the preservation aud beauty oi
the natural teeth or the insertion OF artificial eei
on pivot, gele or silver plate, doue in the neatest
manner. lie is in possession OF the latest improve
ments now in use consequently he fathers himself
that he is prepared to render entire satisfaction to
those who may desire his aid in any branch oithe
profession.
Lethean Ether administered, audteeth extracted
without pain, IL desired
Office in Caldwel's Brick Building, oyerDr.
r iee's office.
Fremont Jan. "a, 1851.
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From the Michigan Fa mer
A First rate iIelhod Of Growing ihc


Here IS cheap and improved method of
culnanng the potato which will insure a
prol nc aud healthy prodlct in good suil,
the following directions are carefully otserv.
ed.
Plough your ground seven or oht inches
deep few days before you wish TO plant
your potatoes, drag it wen with the harrow.
then stike it off with furrows 81 feet between
cen er, i've inches deep; cross these furrows
with any implement suited To make mark
so as 10 trace it for dropping the seed cross
wise the furrOw. Let these marks be 21 feet
apart, You then bave your ground laid off
an rows each way Being then prepared for
the fced, should you wish large potatoes with
Iew smati ones, plant in each place not more
'han ha't large potatoe; If middle sized
one whole; # yely small, two; but il YOU
wish an abundant crop will ont regard to size
use more seed, when YOU will have an agpre
gate OF greater weight. Your ground being
hus prepared and your seed ready for cover
my, over light say little heavier than YOU
would corn aud when the germ IS near pierc
my the su face take your pl1w aud turn a
ridge over The plInt, letting your pIow il
as deep as The inst ploughng q. sure tc
close the furrows over the plant, and should
any defect appear, mend it with the hoe.
( Now let 1t lie until the stock rises above
the suflace Or inches, then take a shove
plow and cross the FIRST, and let it in as deer
as the first if that can be done without cover.
ing the pl mt
Nothing more is required only TO take youi
hoe and round the hills as you will find them
square in that condition, and except the
gound be ancommonIy foul you will have nc
more TO do unless 1t be t, pull some weed.
IN the later part Of the season. JB.
Portage, Kai Co. FEB 1854,
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LOYG--What iSifl

A young poetess has recently asked what
love Is, and brings all the artillery of heaven
ano earth To answer. She likens it to the
mighty cataract, the belehng forth of the vol.
cano the brilliant flash of the lightning, the
loud roar Of the thunder.
When the inebriated husband comes home
at the hour of midnight, poisoning the air with
his noxious BREATH disgusting the ear with
his pr'fane language, the pale, detected heart
broken wife meets him at the door, exlin
gushing the taper that the neighbors may
not see his disgraceful, loathsome condition /;
with her feeble strength assist his toltering
steps to his 6reside, and there bates his fe.
vered temples. This tells US truly what love
is.
The young widow when she turns careless
ly from the mirror, regardless OF her still bril-
liant charms, to toll for daily bread for tn,
children OF her dead husband; who mend
the torn garments over the waving lamps
tells us rightly what love is.
| The young mother who sits with tear-dim
med eye. regardless of the passing night. ga
zlng on the face she feal may never lisp bel
name again wasting her own strength anc
youthful beauty-hushing the low wall of III
lying babe, that his slumbers may not b.
disturbed whom the babe calls father. tell
us lruthfully, relgiously, what love is Lou
isville times.
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A Brave Man.

Many thrilling incidents occurred at the
burning of the i'll fated steamer Caroliae, an
account of which we gave some lime since
One act of deliberate courage is worthy of re
membrance. The pilot, Mr.. TmcE, was seen
at the wheel a moment before the pilot. house
was enveloped in flames. He sank down
through the cabin, with the Kissing sheets oI
flame for his shroud Still, it is consoling to
reflect, that, though he lost his life in the act
he saved "A hundred others by stearing the
boat ashore. He died, as only the brave can
die, like a man, and at his post
Another incident connected with The same
sad calamity, deserves a record A father at
tempted to save his two children by swim
niag with them both in his arms He sue
creded in reaching near the shore, when his
strength So failed him, that he WIS compelled
TO release them n'ordcr 10 save himself BY
swimming to willow tree, where be rested
and saw them sink the second lime He leap.
ed in and brought them to the top of the WA
ter. ana reached the tree, but alas they
were dead. Placing the two to the fork, he
climbed above them and there sat with drip
ping clothes. weeping over his dead children,
until the Naomi came along and sent out her
yawl to bis relief
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The Safest Seat inthe Cars.

The frequency of collision on railroads has
raised the question, Which is tie place of
greatest security in railroad train? The
Rulroad Journal gives the following as an
answer: 1t is very well known that the
car neares! the engine is exposed 10 the leas,
dust, and the rear train of car is generally
safer than the front car-The safest is pro5
ably the last car but one in train of more
than two cars-that is, there are fewer chan.
ces OF accident to this :han any other.
II 1t is in way train at moderate speed
or any train standing still, collision is posi-
bic from another train in the rear; in which
case the last car receives the first shock
Again, the engine and tn front cars of q
tram will often 90 over broken rail, or a COW
or stone, without deraiment, while the
last car, having nothing to draw in the line
OF ;he train is free to leave the track. Mex
10 the forward car, the rear car is probably
the most unsafe in the train. The safest
seat is probably near the centre of til, las
car but Gne, and in very long train, in the
centres of the last two or three cars next tc
the last