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4 POCALYPTIC sKETCHEs.-Lectu

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GOLD AND THE GOSPEL. PRIZE

~ Essays on the Scriptural Duty Of Giving in
Proportion 10 Means and Income,
Daniel, Model for Young Men, series OF Lee
lures, by Rev. w. A. Scott, New Orleans.
Voices of the Bead, by Rev. DR.. Cumming.
The Divine Character INDICATED, by Reverend
Moses Ballou.
Uncle Jerry's Letters TO Young Mothers.
Plain Sermons for Servants, by Castleman
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THOp sALR--1seversl fine Building Lotto
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EERN LEAVES, FROM FANNY,s

u TOTtIoIlo, second series.
Life in Abyssnia, by Mansfield Parkyns.
American Fruit Growers Guide, by F. X. FL.
lott.
Lectures on Pulmonary Consumption, by The
ophilus Thompson, M. D., F. R. 8.
Alone, by Marion Harland.
Theological Essays, two vols, by Thomas De
Quincy.
Pocket Book of Mechanics and Engineering, by
w. Nystrom, G. E.
Chemistry of Common Lite, No 2, by Johnston.
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- used in the District, blank books for compo-
sition, pens, ink, states, and everythings
for the schoolroom, for sale at low prices,sby
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GREECE AND THE GOLDEN HORN,
VI by Stephen Olin, D. D.
The Parish-Side, by the Clerk of the Parish of
Edgefeld.
First Lessons in Gentleness and Truth, by Aunt
Alice.
The Home of the Mutineers on Pitsarn's
Island.
Cummings Lectures on the PARALLELS and Mi
racies
Fern Leaves from Fannys Portfolio, second
series.
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Patriotic Bank, Blank Notes and Bills Of Exchange,
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I'd ARTLETTs AMERICAN EXPLOR-

ID ARTLETTsS AMERICAN EXPLOR.
ID Ing Expedition.-Personal narrative of ex-
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California Sonora, and Chihuahua, | Y ]. r. Bart
lett, United States Commissioner during that pc
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Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery, and rural sports, by T. B. Thorpe, author
OF Tom Owen, The Bee Hunters, &c, illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, a novel, by Caroline Thomas
Our Parish, annals of Pastor and People
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NEW BOOKS RECEIVED At sHIL-
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The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever, author Of
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The Lamplighter, one Of the most fascinating
books ever written.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper, and Sta.
tionery line for sale at
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DR. MoR8H9

INVIGORATIN CORDIAL,
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The cheapest, most comfort. lie, and expedl-
tious route TO the White 0ulphnr Springs.
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
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TRIAL OF MATT. II. WARD.--Full and
IL authentic Report, with the Speeches delivered
on the occasion, and the Reply of Alfred Allen,
ESQ, Attorney for the Commonwealth.
The Religion Of the Mortimer, by Rudolph
Keyser, Professor Of History in the University OF
Norway
Reverence in the Sanctuary, by Layman.
Just published and forsals at
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Railways in the United states.

When the recent origin Of railroads is con-
sidered, it is really astonishing to note the pro-
gress they have made-the number finished,
and in process of construction thousands
supported by them, the millions of dollars ex-
pended on them, and the countless numbers
who avail themselves of the facilities they offer
for travel.
" From the advance sheet Of the american
Raii,cay Guide for January, 1854, we learn
that Maine has in whole or in part l6 railroads,
with an aggregate length of 340s miles New
Hampshire q roads, with an aggregate length
of 6353 miles Vermont railroads IL, aggre-
gate length 5Osf miles; Massachusetts roads
A, aggregate length l,1979 miles Rhode Isl
and roads 2, aggregate length GO miles Con-
necticut roads l3, aggregate length SAT miles.
Aggregate length of railroads in New England
3,2973. Number Of square miles in New Eng
length 2,473 miles; New Jersey roads 10, ag.
gregate length 327 miles; Pennsylvania roads
SO, aggregate length 1876 miles; Maryland
roads I, aggregate length 1926 miles Ohio
roads 80; aggregate length 1857 miles Indi-
ana l8 roads, aggregate length ! POS miles !;
Michigan roads s, aggregate length 63l miles !;
Illinois roads IA, aggregate length 759 miles !;
Wisconsin road, so miles in length Missouri
road, 81 miles long Kentucky roads A, ag-
gregate length 1919 miles Tennessee roads 3,
aggregate length 22l miles; Virginia roads q !,
aggregate length l,0773 miles; North Carolina
roads 6, aggregate length 589 miles South
Carolina roads 10, aggregate length ga miles
Georgia roads Is, aggregate length S9l miles
Alabama roads 6, aggregate length Isl miles;
Mississippi roads g. aggregate length 294
Alb miles. In the United States there are
17,776 miles Of railroad in operation. The
number of miles completed January L, 1853,
was 1926; January |, 1852, l0,843.
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CONGRESS.

The Senate was not in session yesterday.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Cut
ting, from the Committee on the Judiciary, re-
ported bill to secure the rights of citizenship
to children of American citizens, born out of
the limits and jurisdiction Of the United States,
which, after remarks by him in explanation,
was passed. The House also passed bill ex-
tending the act Of March, 1851, for ascertaining
and settling private land claims in California,
to March 3, 1855. The bill from the Senate,
prescribing the manner of appointing the As
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury, was amend
ed, to the effect that when that office shall
hereafter become vacated, successor shall be
appointed by and with the advice and consent
of the Senate-yeas 90, nays 70; and then the
bill, thus amended, was rejected by vote Of
seventy against one hundred and seven.
The House adjourned until Monday.
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FATE of THE SAN FRANCISCO.

In our telegraphic column will be found the
sad intelligence Of the loss Of this noble
steamer, and two hundred and forty of her
crew and passengers. Grateful, indeed, must
be the feelings of the rescued, and their rela,
tives and friends, while so many hearts will
bleed with anguish for the loss of those who
have persisted.
The fate Of those on board the barque Kilby,
which parted from the steamer on the night OF
the 29th, is still shrouded in mystery More
than sufficient time has elapsed for her arrival at
her destination; but consigning her and those
on board TO the care of Providence, we await,
with intense anxiety, further tidings of her.
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have no doubt that the able and eminen,
draughtsmen of the bill meant that the decIara
tory section we have quoted above, should
place the Territory Of Nebraska in the position
we contend that it should occupy, with refer
ence to the slavery question. But there are
those who think that there is still room for
Observation-Disclosures the positive enactment
Of 1920 cannot be set aside or be weakened in
any manner except By a direct and specific
repeal. We say, therefore, that no room should
be left for doubt, or cavil, or dispute. The
honor of the democratic party is pledged to the
compromise of 1850 as a final settlement, and
democratic representatives in Congress cannot,
in our judgement, refuse to vote for any proper
enactment which makes the principles of that
compromise the entire and the only .faality to
the slavery agitation in Congress or ont OF
Congress.
In this connexion it affords US pleasure to
call attention to the following lines, which We
find in the Baltimore SIN, which have refer.
ence to the position of General Glass; and
which comes from source which is generally
understood to be well informed as to the inten.
tons Of the eminent Senator from Michigan:
"That part of the Missouri compromise
which might apply to Nebraska must be re.
pealed. General Cass is determined to sepa-
rate the goats from the sheep
We do not know what the views Of General
Cass may be, but we trust that there is truth in
what the correspondent Of the Baltimore San
states with regard to them. There should be
no doubt or uncertainty. "The goats should
be separated from the sheep by plain line
of demarcation, which no man can fail to see
or understand.
To us it seems clear that the safety Of the
country requires that the slavery agitation
should cease, and cease, not for day or year,
but should cease forever. If there be any
doubt then, as to the meaning of the Nebraska
bill, growing out Of the Missouri compromise,
we trust that some distinguished statesman like
General Cass will move an amendment which
will place the fate Of the Missouri compromise
beyond the subtleties of factionists or the CHI
canery of lawyers. Let that portion of the
the Missouri compromise which relates to sla-
very in Nebraska be repealed directly and
positively repealed-so that the principles of
the Baltimore platform may apply to Nebraska
without let or hindrance, and all will be we'll.
Then " the goats will be separated from the
sheep If the distinguished Senator from
Michigan will make such movement, we feel
no hesitation in saying that Judge Douglas
will second and sustain it with all his energy
and all his ability.
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between Vera Cruz and the capital We ap-
prehend the present generation viii never see
either of these roads completed, without, in
deed, "a change should come DER the dreams"
Of Mexicans.
1t appears that the Mexican forces had taken
the town of Tihosueo, Yucatan, occupied by
the Indians, and that Colonel Lopez had been
appointed commissioner to negotiate treaty
fpeace with the Indians.
The cholera seems to have disappeared from
Merida; according to list of deaths, many
seem to have been the victims of that disas-
trous plague.
Count de Raousset sailed from Acapulco to
San Francisco.
Franz Coenen, the famous violinist, had ar
rived at Mexico, accompanied by Mr.. Lubbock,
the pianist, and intended to give few perform
ances.
7ehauntepec-A force of eight hundred la
borers was daily expected to land on that 18TH
mus to commence the plank road, which is to
be concluded by November next, when the
construction of railroad is to commence
An earthquake was felt at Durango on the I'd
ultimo, which did some damage to the arches
of the cathedral and other buildings.
Execution. the 2Sth ultimo, two rob
bers, Jacinto Rodriguez and Rafael Carbajal,
were shot, after which their bodies were hung
at a place called Risco, as warning to their
professional brethren.
The British minister at Mexico had ordered
an English man-ofwar to Guaymas to protect
that port from any piratical expedition.
Colonel Narvona had met and attacked
party Of Indians near Tinaja, State Of Durango,
the result of which was the death of the chief
Pove and three others, and the rescue of ten
prisoners, two hundred and ffty-fve horses
and ninety-nine mules, which they had stolen.
The scalps Of the slain were forwarded by the
colonel to the sub-prefect of Mapimi.
Dogs.-According to an order published by
the Governor of New Leon, it is prohibited to
have more than one dog in every house, fine
of ten dollars being imposed on any one pos
sessing more. This order is footed by the
usual " God and Liberty"
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A STREET scEsE-The San Francisco Con.

A STREET ScENE-The San Francisco Com
naercial is guilty of publishing the following:
I'VE often hear and read of the stubborn
nature of the Dutch in one instance, particu-
larry, where two old Dutchmen, residing on OPP
posite sides Of narrow street in Amsterdam,
who had sat face to face, in front of their doors,
for quarter of a century, smoking in the after
noon, without even speaking a word during
that space of time. Yesterday there was an
other illustration Of this characteristic. Two
draymen Dutchmen) met in Montgomery
street, and accidentally getting their wheels
locked together, each was resolved that the
other should be the first to get out of the way.
They thus remained fixtures, and stubbornly
refused to bulge an inch, and quite crowd
collected to wait the result. After more than
half an hours delay, one Of them got off his
dray, and shouldering his load carried it delib-
erately to its place Of destination, some too
blocks of, and then returned and resumed his
position on his drayman's throne. This was
rather too much for his rival, who, getting out
of patience, descended in turn, and taking hold
of the bride Of the others horse led him out
of the way, and then mounting again drove off
thus yielding the palm. The victorious Jehu
now started his team and went on his way tri.
umphantly, amid the laughter of dense
crowd, which had meanwhile collected to wit
ness this singular scene"
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MEXICAN NEWS.

Mexican papers are generally devoid Of news,
and though we have before us full files of Ell
Unioersal, leading journal, published at the
city of Mexico, we are at loss to find any
thing Of particular interest to an American
reader We, however, select the following
items.
The Diario Official, gives notice that nego-
tiations have commenced between Mr.. Gads-
den, our minister at Mexico, and commits
sioner appointed by Santa Anna, to make def
mite arrangements concerning railroad, which
the United States government desires to con-
struct from the Mississippi to San Francisco,
passing through the Mexican frontiers. The
Mexican commission is composed of the fol
lowing gentlemen: his Excellency the Minister
of foreign relations, Don Manuel Diez de Bo-
nilla, plenipotentiary ad hoe; Don Jose Sala-
Ear Llarregui; General Don Mariana Monterde
and Senior Don Lucas del Palacio, secretary.
The Diario Official and the Unirersal are non
committal on this matter, and merely state the
full confidence they place in the distinguished
and eminent patriot who presides over the DIES.
TIMES Of their country, and their full approba-
ton of the selection of such intelligent gentle.
men as those in whose charge rests this impor.
tant business. They entertain no doubt but
" it will be treated in manner suitable to the
demands, interest, and honor Of the country"
The late Walker .flibustero expedition to La
Pdz, seems to arouse virtuous Indignation in
Mexico, and has increased the hatred against
los malditos Yankees. From perusal of the
leading articles Of our exchanges, one would
suppose that Lower California had been invaded
by the entire army Of the United States, instead
Of handful Of adventurous men. The Next
can papers are filled with official correspondence
from the civil and military authorities Of Sono-
ra, among which, we cannot help noticing
dispatch from the commandant-general to the
minister of war, Wherein after stating that "the
people Of Sonora are animated by the greatest
enthusiasm, and unanimously resolved to sacri-
fee their lives on the affairs of their country"
he requests to be supplied with arms and anu.
milton "and plenty Of comets and clarinets.
&c, DC. econ bastantes cornetas clarinets."
We fear this will be two much music for the
6llibusters to face.
The Universal is virtuously indignant at the
course pursued by the New Orleans Rcayne
as regards Mexico, wherein the editors have
handled the Mexicans rather roughly. The
"UnirTsa" accuses the Picayune, and also the
Washington Union, of an affection which they
term Mexican Jobia." 1t seems the Picayune
does not entertain too exalted an opinion Of
Mexican virtue and civilization
Don Juan l.. Rikards has obtained priv.
iege from the Mexican government to con-
struct railroad from the city of Mexico to
one Of the ports on the Pacific. on the
same bases and conditions as the one granted
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Lady POINTERS.

Our exchanges are filled with accounts of
the practical workings Of girls in printing Of
ices. One paper is Dragging of the many ems
set by new hand in day, and another of the
delightful influence the presence of girls pro.
duces in the Office Where six months AGO
was rum and beer drinking, attended with any
quantity of oaths, is now stiffness and regularii-
ty western paper says: Our readers will
be surprised, after noticing the beautiful APP
pearance of our paper to-day, to learn that it
was made up by woman, all the types set
by girls, and the arranging of the articles was
accomplished by widow lady in our employ
as printer" -
The appearance Of the sheet was certainly
very creditable, and we have almost mind to
try what girls can do on the Picayune. We
will have none but good-looking ones and
those of pure moral character. The following
rules will be adopted, which will be strictly en-
forced under all circumstances, and if the
young ladies who wish to be instructed in the
art and mystery of the printing business think
they can observe them strictly, they may apply
at the office to the number of twelve
RULES FOR LADY PRINTERS
!. Must be at the Office from seven A. M. to
six p. M.
2. No reading Of motto papers and love
stories, nor eating confectioneres during work
ing hours.
3. No hand" shall be allowed to have her
beau in the office to see her set type, at any
time.
4. No matter how gifted hand may be at
making pies at home, if she makes pi in the
office she shall be compelled to assert it.
5. No hand shall sit in the sanctum longer
than to procure copy, unless requested by the
editor
6. No attempting to kiss the editor for the
sake of "clean copy" He will use his prerog-
alive to kiss or scold all bands, as occasion
may require.
I. Ladies who bring their dinner shall not
make dining saloon Of the sanctum, nor use
proof paper for table cloth.
8. Any lady hand about to emigrate to the
state of matrimony, shall at least give one
months notice, that her place may be supplied
by another.
8. No married women will be allowed to
work in this Office, provided it is known
10. Nolady shall be allowed to laugh at the
motion of another while engaged at the case.
II. No smoking, chewing, or dram drinking
allowed in the Office
No gossipping, quarrelling, pulling of hair,
scratching Of faces, or singing love songs, dur
ing working hours and no lady hand shall
have free admission to, or orders for the thea
tire, opera, or other places of amusement un-
less accompanied by gentleman.--N 0.
Pcdyune.
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CHARGE OF SEDUCTION AND FRAUD AGAINST
A CLERGYMAN-The Rev. Henry Francis Hew.
gilt, curate of Crofton, near Fareham, Hants,
was brought up before the magistrates of Fare
ham, Lord H. Cholmondley, NJ. p, in the chair,
on the charge of having obtained money under
false pretenses.
On the 18th of November last, the accused,
who has resided in the parish about eighteen
months, and is a married man, thirty-four years
Of age, having wife and four children, suddenly
left Crofton, with a young woman named Mac
farlane, the daugher of a pensoner living in
the village, who has lately filed the Office Of
mistress at the village school. During the alb
sence of the rector, for the benefit of his health
at Bournemouth, the general duties Of the
parish, and the superintendent of the village,
devolved upon the curate, who had, therefore,
frequent opportunities Of conversing with the
schoolmistress, and a close intimacy sprang up
between them. In diary, found subsequently
to the elopement upon the young woman, she
had made entries, such as, "Dear Harry kissed
and place. The missing pair were traced to
Boulogne, where they remained for about a
week, living in the first style, and frequenting
the theatre and other places Of amusement.
From Boulogne they returned to England,
and having spent some time in London, after
wards visited various parts of the country, un.
til, ut length, the young woman was deserted
by the clergyman in the metropolis, without q
penny in her pocket. A warrant, however,
having been issued against him for having OBJ
tanned money under false pretences, it was
placed in the hands of superintendent Harvey,
who was soon upon his track, and apprehend-
ed him under the circumstances detailed IN ms
evidence. He conveyed him to London, where
he was locked up for the night in the VINE
street station, and on the following morning
brouhbt before the magistrates at Marlborough
street. and directed to be conveyed to Fareham,
where n crowd Of two hundred persons had as
sembled at the railway station, and expressed
their disapprobation by hooting, kissing, and
groaning. Mr.. Harvey, at the same time,
brouoht Miss Macfarlane with him to Fare
ham, and handed her over TO her relatives
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At the request Of Mr.. De Bow, the Superin-
tendent of the Census, we insert the following.
THE CENSUS.

THE CENSUS.
"Inthe discussion printing compendium
Of the Census, Mr.. Eastman, of Wisconsin, after
charging errors upon the work, gave as an exam
pie, which was the only one referred to, that one
of the counties of his State, Grant, was com
posed Of sixteen subdivisions, while but ten are
reported in the Census; that its total popula-
ton was over 10000 instead of about
$780, given in the Census. Had Mr.. East
man made an examination Of the work, he
would have seen that Grant county is given in
several places, with population of 1850, and
in no instance is any other aggregate stated,
nor is it stated in any place to have only ten
subdivisions, but on the contrary, it is said on
page 9ls, that only those that can be clearly
defined are given. The fact of no total having
been stated in the table Of subdivisions will
show that the ten townships named, did not in
clude all in the county"