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NEW YORK, May 2, lS53--The under.
IN signed has this day opened an office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business.
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold. ss
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l--tf EMANUEL y HAh1'
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T. ID. Winter,

Thomas Brown, T. ID. Winter,
OF VIRGINIA. OF PENNsYLvAKIA.
TIME UNDERSIGNED offer their services
II TO prosecute claims Of every description be.
fore Congress and the different departments ofth@
government
Office on 14th street, opposite Wizards Hotel.
Sep 29-f BROWN & WINTER.
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ZINC PAINTS.--Thc Subscribers having
~ been appointed agents Of the New Jersey ZINC
Company for the sale Of their superior Paints, are
prepared TO execute orders for any description, de-
livered in Baltimore at the companys prices, and
on the same liberal terms.
The White Paint Is warranted pure, and is un-
surpassed by any other article in use. 1t is sold
either dry or ground in oil. A' .3FP'ts8 ~
The Brown Zinc is made only from the New
Jersey Zinc Ores, and is extensively used as a
protection to iron or other metallic surfaces II il
cheap and economical paint.
The Brown Stone Color il unequalled as dura-
bic covering for Cottages, Depots, Bridges, &c.
The consumption Of il is veryilarge, and it has
given entire satisfaction. a y ai la sSe48lii
All the paints manufactured by the company are
Of the highest excellence, someimportant improve
ments having recently been discovered and apr
Piled in their preparation, and they are warranted
to keep soft and fresh in the kegs, any reasonable
length Of time. In this respect, they are superior
to any others in market tsl8tlA ~ as sit
JOHN SULLIVAN & SONS, Agents,
Apr 7--d3m ~ No.2, Camden st., Baltimore.
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NOR LEAsE.-The National Theatre I'm
IL the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea-
son, or for term of years. The National Theatre
is one Of the largest in the world, and yet every
meritorious attraction can fill II. Ia .lgif8fs q
With the alterations and improvements con
templated il will be in every respect desirable
establishment fH .G5
II a suitable company could be selected, the
Proprietor would accede TO the following arrange
mept. ~ -,
The entire receipts 10 be distributed thus: The
current expenses the salaries OF the members |;
the rent All surplus 10 be divided among the
members of the company, in the proportion OF
ibsir respective salaries. The Proprietor would
have no claim for rent until after payment Of cur
rent expenses and salaries. aih
The proprietor would like, therefore, TO receive
communications, with particulars; from parties an,
clined 10 this mode Of action. The purpose of
TIE pronretor Is 10 secure the best talent by pay
as 70 il all the profits Every letter received wll.
be known TO the Proprietor alone, who wiii not
feel himself st liberty 10 reveal the name Of any
party addressing him on this subject. .sg,
Al communications prepaid, and addressed
a,o the Proprietor OF the Naiional Theatre, box
242. Washington city, d. Q. s tsfF
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r w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor

under the United States Hotel, having en-
iarrsd and improved his store would now respect
fully cali the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Was hington, 10 his wel-selected stock OF
French and Enisish Cloths cassimeres, and vest
ngs, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience .as IN .as
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such Advantages as wlii
enable him TO offer them TO the psblc on sucn
terms as will give entire satisfaction TO the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock OF goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
All he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you VIII
save your money by SO doing A suit of othes
can be made up in the most elegant style al tweiVe
hours notice. - f.se
superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats IN
various STYLES, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will be.sold al much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for Scotts report of Fashions
or the District. .et
Oct. 15--6m. fml
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MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.

Dc SIEEN, MENCHHNH -
III /. is now opening another supply OF cnolce
SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, 10 which he
invites the attention OF Members Of Congress,
Strangers, and Citizens. X ,se.
The stock Is large and very complete, embrac-
ing almost every variety of Gentlemens Goods,
usually kept by Merchant Taiors. f.a
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
NOD, Washington Place, Seventh street.
Nav 24-3tif stis9N
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EW NEW YORK, MoNrREAL AND

NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND
~ ~ Ogdensburg Railroad.-Passenger and
freight line--via New Haven, Springfield, Bel
lows Falls Rutland, Burlington, Windsor, White
River. Wells River, st. Johnsbury, Montpelier,
81. flbans and Rouses Point. Ticket Ofiice-
New Haven Railroad, corner Broadway and Ca
nal. and 26th street aad 4th avenue. Express
trains, s a. m. and p. m. Baggage checked
through. Freight by the New Haven steamers,
pcck ain every day before 3p m. Merchandise
IN bond, will receive prompt attention. nia
1fI't'lIG 80 FRANCIS HYDE,
Ju,v6. artt1ls Agent. i52 South st.
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II and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club, !" "Prefata, and 'sE Siglo XIX"
Cigars to which he respectfully invites the atten-
tion of dealers and others. Jan 3l-tf.
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3TARPERs GAZETTEER OF THE
jH World, No 1, to be completed in ten num-
bers.
wiknson's Ancient Egyptians, illustrated with
500 wood cuis, two volumes
Leather Stocking and Silk, story fthe Valley
OF Virginia.
I Footprints Of Famous Men, designed as Incite-
ments 10 Intellectual Industry alone, Qurther sup
ply just received) zen
I Lady Bulwers Behind the Scenes.
Atherton, by Miss Milford. On sale at
+ TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Bookstore,
! July IL near sth street.
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aflisrfIlaasuns.
no SENATOR'S AND MEMBERS OF

w SENAAOnS AMI ~ .1"AAsA&sNc
the House of Rcprescntativcs.-A gentle
man who has had twenty years experience as
parliamentary, legal, and general reporer both IN
Europe and America, having several leisure hours
each day, proposes to devote them to the service
Of any gentleman having writing TO do, either for
the press or of any other description. Desiring
some mode Of employing those hours until the ad-
iournment Of the present session OF Congress, ne
is perfectly Indifferent as 10 the character OF the
writing he may be required TO perform, and will
perform it upon the most reasonable terms. Com
munications addressed to r. B. T., at Mrs. Wards,
corner Of Al street and Missouri avenue, will meet
with prompt attention. References Of the highest
order. FEB I'll
MORE NEW SPRING GOODS.
n j. STEER, Merchant Tailor, is now open.
IL !. ing another supply Of choice SPRING and
SUMMER GOODS, to which he invites the at.
tention of Members of Congress, strangers, and
citizens. 2 ~ 3s7a
The stock islarge and very complete, embracing
almost every variety ofGentleman's Goods usually
kept by Merchant Tailors. 81
We solicit an inspection by the public OF our
goods, workmanship, and prices.
9s- No. a Washington Place, Seventh street,
May l4-3tif $50 -
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GREEN GINGER, Fresh. For sale by
(T MIL sHEKELLi a. BAILEY, ~
Aus II No S, opposite Centre Marks,
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:" O. HOOD HAS SUST ME- fOHND
IL. from New York with good assortment
Of Jewelry, fine London and Geneva Watches /;
also some Of those celebrated American Watches;
all Of which he offers for sale at the lowest New
vork cty prices, and much cheaper than any other
80, in this city or vicinity will sell the same
oeeei .,ods Please call nj the sign Of the
Gus.s syread Eagle pennsylvans svenue between
N B. Fine Watches and Jewelry carefully re-
paired, and warranted TO give satisfaction,
June 1S aIf lo taatIg.4U n ~. hOCp.
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TO CONSUMERS OF GAS.
rx~DCn,o r.AS n yc(.UTI. NOR r

IO CONOUmEno Vt .Oho.
DIDDER,s GAS REGULATOR.-E. M.
N BOTELER, sole agent for the city and
1seorgc,owp respectfully calls the attention of the
csnscmers Of gas to the following certificates
This article can be seen at Q. w. Botelers store,
Iron Hall, where orders may be lett Also AZ
+ RucrIey 81 Co.'S store, In Georgetown:
WAsHINGroN, March ID, 1854
We have had Kidder's Gas Regulator in use IN
our respective stores for several months past and
take pleasure in recommending IL TO the gas con-
.umine public as accomplishing perfectlythe ends
for which II was designed IL regulates the burn
snr OF the ras, and with as good light saves us
a handsome percentage upon our monthly bills
r. b. HALL, 7th street, near i,
r. G. McINrIRx, corner 7th and SITS
wAsurNeroN, March Ia, 1854.
h.-r r.;,r n-.tder's Gas Regulators in
49,, hl;srd.r rooms. a, the nor, least corner OF Penn
svlyania avenue and Thirteenth street, alu a 80
in nv house, next door 10 the Union p. 'nu"e ~
Gee. The Regulators operate finely, and in p. Pm
Of economy have saved by IL al least twenty-five
per cent. on the quantity Of gas consumed;
CApspy,s HOTEL, Oeto5ey 81, 1853.
have been using Kidders Regulator in my no.
,cl for the last six weeks, and during that time
am confident have saved ~ money twenty-five
last vesr. and believe my light is quite as good as
h.coye ns;ng Il. and do feel confident that IL is
decided saving to the consumers OF gas.
"'N'''''So "'N'''''SoN - ~ 7sf tlEh W. GADsBv
For sale, solely, by the appointed agent
Mar 2s-eodsm frntel. cod 2w., l.. !,
MFRS. COWDEN CLARKE's new Novel.
M The Iron Cousin, or Mutual influence, by
Nsry cowden Clarke, author OF "The Complete
Concordance to Shakspesre.". 38pa ne
Teggs Dictionary Of fchroaologv.
Lectures On the True, the Beautiful, and tn'
f,ood. bv M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
ON French Art; rsnslsied by o. w. Wight.
TAYLOR & MAURYs
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aatnfiss AMI gam 0f6fts.
y. r. DICKINSON, igl
A TTOR ME z IT LAW.

4 WASHINGTON, ID. g.
(Lass EsaDlmer of Czaivls 10 the Psnsioa Otses,'
Will attend TO any business entrusted TO his care
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land,
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
RErERENcEs: Hon. r. M I. Hunter, U. 8. Sen
ate; Hon Jno. w. Maury, Mayor of Washington; I;
Hon. Jas. E. Heath, late Commissioner of PeL-
sons; Hon. Jno. Wilson, Commissioner Of Gen
eral Land Office. - ~
have duplicate pay rolls Of the army from 1890
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
lR.a ts li j. p. d.
Dec 2l-6meod M al Gg fsA4 5s5
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"App ER,s CAZETTEER OF tn e
III world 10 be completed in 10 Nos, Illus
trsIed by seven Maps, price so cents per No; the
first number now ready.
RUSSIA, translated from the French Of the
Marquis De Cuisine just publishes ana TOT
sale by r. FAhNHAm,.
July II corner OF Penn. av ana inh "
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CUMMER hats, OF WHITE AND
- drab Benyer--white, drab, and black Felt.
Also. n large supply Of Straw Hats Of all colors
for men, BOYS, and children. And in order to re-
duce nv large stock ] shall from this day offer
,bsn A. reduced prices LANES 4
80 "A Hat, Cap, and Gents Furnishing Store,
4 June ls-dimif Penn. ave., near ~ street.
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NEW BOOKs.-The whimsical Woman,
IN by Emile F. Carlen. n.
Crystalline; or, the Heiress Of Fall Down Castle,
romance, by F. w. Shelton, A. M, author OF
tsThe Rector of ST. Bardolph's," &c.
The Myrtle Wreath, or Stray Leaves Recalled,
by Minnie Myrtle.
Sketches of Lima and Voyage round the World,
by George w. Peck.
Just published and for sale by
hhaE II. FARNHAM,
Corner Penn. avenue and 11th street.
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TENERALA AGENCY.--T undersigned
W most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle-
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will az
tend 10 the buying and selling Of real estate, the
renting Of houses, and general collecting busi
ness; he will also furnish parties at a distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government. Charges will be mode
safe. Office, at present, will be on M near 18th
rtreet. :,
Hon. J. C. Dobbin, Secretary Of fhe Macy.
Hon. J. Davis, Secretary Of War. etN
N. Callan, esq, President Of tho Board Of Com
mon Council ali.a. sr4 3.rr
Gen. John M. McCala, Attorney at Loss.
James H. Caustin, esq.
w. G. Reddall, State Department. ~
SAMUEL q. TAYLOR
Jan 17-u at S5Hi aat aaa
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Wisftllaatgns.

TINRIVALLED SUCCESS OF EAST
" mans Headache Remedy.--See certificates
of the magical cures by this wonderful remedy, OF
ministers, lawyers, doctors, and ladies, arr
& GILMAN'S Drug Store,
MAY 12 Near Browns Hotel.
n HENIsH AND MOsELLE WINES,
IN In glass, viz :eoti n a l&thl q 'e fie9e 4
d Deidesheim, Gusenheim, Rudesheim.
Hockheim, in quarts and pints. sie
Johanisberg and Stunwine in Bocksbuetet. sd'
q Also, Nuts burgundy Wine. ahri.i a.ss3 syA
a SHEKELL & BAILEY,
May ll--lwif, ~ No. S, oppo. Centre Market.
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T3AW NOTICE--SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
j 4 late attorney general Of Virginia, has re-
moved TO Washington to practice law,
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States, the courts Of the District Of Colum
bia, and attend 10 any professional business con-
fded to him. ~ sf stE u
Office in Morrison's new building on Al street,
east Of Pennsylvania avenue. sgrl ~ H.i
Hon. J. ]. Allen, ~ Hon. VIM. DAME,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. 9. B. Samuels,
Hon. G. H. Lee, of the Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia.
TO the Judges OF the Circuit Courts of Virginia.
Tothe senator's and members of Congress from
Virginia. @a dt oh qa4 gl is YiFps
Sep 2l-lyeod. (m) ff5.asfe M,
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OFFICE OF THE N. Y. AND LIVERPOOL U. 8.
r MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., jan 81, 1854.
The steamers of this company use exclusively
the Zinc Paint manufactured by the New Jersey
Zinc Company, experience having proved its de-
cided superiority over all other paints.
EDWARD X. COLLINS, Agent.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
II. 8. Navy YARp. GospoRT. "

tfr ssiYEN&a4NsI -gEtel W J1Nu1Tu 20 1854.
TO C. E. Desmold, Prssids',t ~ J. Zine Co, y.
SIR. A series Of experiments conducted by me,
with the utmost care, during the past three years,
upon all the various paints and artificial prepara-
tions for the preservation of timber have led me
to the important discovery that the White Zinc
Paint, ,manufacturedby the New Jersey Zinc Com.
pany, serves as a perfect protection against the
ravages of the marine worm, and the formation OF
barnacles, whilst no other paint or preparation OF
any kind combines the same protective effect
| am now preparing full report on this impor-
tant subject to the Bureaus Of Yards and Docks, at
Washington, and shall send with il a complete se-
ries of specimens ofwood and metal plates, which
were covered with the different paints and pre-
parations, and then exposed alike for an entire
season. in salt water, opposite this navy yard; all
Of which illustrates. in the most striking manner,
the invaluable qualities and decided superiority OF
your White Zinc Paint over all other kinds
paints, especially for marine purposes.
You are at liberty TO give full publicity to the
above stated facts, which are of too much impor-
tance to be kept from the naval and commercial
world. | am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES JARVIS,
I,snaotor IT G NAVY Yard C.osport. Va
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become q LiIiiputian Azl,o, if any
kldnappcr wishes to make himself its
patron. Don itaimond Sclva, native
OF Nicaragua, wishing TO make spec
ulatlon OF these curious children, oh.
tanned them from the mother for some
ounces OF 60 d, four or five years ago;
and having thus acquired them, he
started with them for the Uui,cd States,
taking ut the same time wolf, white
stag, and some monkeys. On his ar.
rival at San Juan del Nj aragua. these
cnrlosItics passed, we know not how,
into the bands of an American. Since
then, the agent of Senor Selva has
solicited from the government Of the
State Of Salvador documents which
prove that his client is owner of the
children and aninals; and the admin.
istratlol has authenticated the tcsti.
mony presented by the agent"
Scotsman.
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m:e'''e ~: con, l"Scd MS verses While
walking ABOUT fccii'n2 them III a loud
>'''.' N''c uHI, "heh 'hhS w"rEin"
~ .''' pay OF N''nf''"t'S, III the IL"
o''lH va '"e'''' crowd Il woTkm"n
s"'"r''u nIo'',u ','''' attracted hy III,
seS'"feH' ."'y t""N u III TO dc mad
,; ,''''' ''''I' n 10 20 '''ro" ''l'''Se'' a'to me
"'I,". " VII MS return nome rom suc;'
' ma,"s' Nv "'"'n "'''c Gown scene ny
.,i lr1 H., ~ ~ ;. !" ''o''' ana "','l ne
'I';, "", ".' .:,I ''..e' !, o.''' nc would cN'
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"s , '"o o''SS''S ~ {" nc "c'" up !"
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'ue'"' ,, NC 'e"'''cu librarian
~ ~. ''o @ D""e .. "Sc''!'S' on thc contra,
~, n,T.' ,,., a''aiea "'r"a"' nut l!ved
'l'''''2v 'oo"S anu upon DOCKS. lhcy
H. ,,1 49," 49, Do.''o' "'.u ""S'''''a-
.te; ~ p;1e. ';.,1. o'S', anu 'os!! years H.
H. LIE i;,' , "':'! IN 'sc ~ nc course OF
I wIornnoa. n ',"' '',' "es o'u me walls o. o.
and 'd'I",'' 81" ,I nn.' 20 80 NV" leagues Oh,
,,'a I.u .ne D."o' ,''''e ~ &C ana "a 'lail
III oS' ~ o,uer ., '"c N'1''''o lo"kc'
in,r nnon " o,.,. ''h.'y h ''"S'l '..''' nv
nroot nS tFU ",,,,1, 49, o'''o anu ""'e'' III
In iu,hnn uI".''n. ,.I,'.' :,
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''r ""S ''e 4, MS ice'' do@ ne had
w. ' w.e" @ "o"' "a' 'ou's' ana o' "''.cl
stooI M y, ,,s ,.1tn '"'. ,ac "a" Io's c'"c.,'A
w.lU nc h; ,0 .,'1. "1,. D.'o'' @ '','i "'''' '''I
,.;,h a".;''o,9 49, "."o9 r'.. -, SIGN n 'o',',"
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out, on his return he undrcssed and
went to bed again to continue his
studies. In his later years he dictated
his writings to secretaries. He rarely
corrected anything The sentences
issued complete from his mouth. II
he felt his facility of composition leav-
ing him, he forthwith Quilted his bed,
gave up writing and composing, and
went about his ont, door duties for days,
weeks and months together. But as
soon rs he felt the inspiration fall upon
him again, he went back to his bed,
and his secretary set to work forth.
with.
Rousseau wrote his works early in
the morning: lie Sage at midday;
Byron at midnight: Harilouin rose at
four in the morning, and wrote till late
at night.
Aristotle was Il tremendous worker;
he took little sleep. and was constant.
iy re cnching it. lie had contriv.
ancc by shich he awolc early, and to
awake was with him to commence
wo'k Dcmosthcncs passed three
mouths, in cavern by the seas side,
in laboring to overcome the defects of
his voice. There he read, studied, and
dcclained.
Rabclais composed his life OF Gar
Santna at Bellay, in the company of
Roman cardinals, and under the eyes
Of the Bishop of Paris. La Fon.aine
wrote his fables chiefly under the shade
OF trees. and sometimes by the side of
Rncinc and Boilcau. Pascal wrote
most Of his Thoughts on little scraps
of paper, at his by moments. Frncl-
81 wrnlc his 'Ie!enachus III shc palace
OF Versailles, at The court of the Grand
MonarGnc, when diScllarging the duties
OF tn'or to the DaupIiin. That book
50 tho onghly democratic should have
issued from such Il source, and be writ.
ten hy priest, may seem surprising
dc 'luinc first promulgated his notion
"l universal freedom Of person anl
trade, and oi throwing all taxes on the
land--thc germ perhaps, of the French
Revolution in the BOULDER of Mad
anne lie Pompadour.
bacon tnclt down before composing
h|s great work, and prayed for light
ir"h' heaven. Pope never could com.
pose well without first drclaiming for
some time 1t the top Of his voice. and
thus r"nsing his nervous system to lis
fullest activity.
The life Of Lnihni:z was one orrcad.
ing, writing, and meditation. That
was The secret o. his prodigious knowl
edge. AItcr an attack Of gout. he co:i.
fined himself to diet OF bread and
milk. Often he slept in chair, and
rarely went tu bed till after midnight
Sometimes he was months without
quitting his scat, where he slcp, bv
might aud wrote hy day lie had an
ulcer in his rigI, leg which prevented
his walking about, even had he wished
10 do so.-Eli%u Cooh's Journal
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Origin OF the =" Aztec >,
Children.

A correspondent ofthe Athcnnnum,
under signature Francais, Of a. de l..
has published, in the number Of 1l,h
February, an article on the Aztec
children, OF which the following is n
translation, slightly abridged: " The
two children exhibited in Europe are
neither Lillipn,ians, Aztccs, sacordo.
tails. natives Of lximaya, nor belonging
o an extraordinary race Of men; Meth
er do they come from the re .,ublic Of
Guatemala. Here is their history; in
tho department of San Nlaguel, in Il
village called La Pdcrta. near the town
Of USuu,an, there lives, II mulatto
woman, mother Of these two little
children, who pass among US for phc
nnmona, rs well as q third infant, be.
longing to tho samo woman, like tn,
two others, and %ho will eottainly
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TlRe Modest Poet.

ucius Falerius was born at Ilirco.
mum, in the reign ofTraian. At thir.
teen years OF age, he became a compel.
itor for the prize Of poetry. This
prize was beautiful gold medal, and
All ivory Tyre, which was, every five
years, alluded to the author who pro.
duccd tho best poem. Valerius,
thong II opposed by a number of doub
Ie his age was victorious. Among
other honors paid him, it was deter
mined to erect Il brazcn statue, which
should be placed in the most conspicu-
Gus part of the city. The day of the
presentation of this statue to public
view, presented II trait in the character
Of Valerius still more lovely than his
talents.
At tho moment in which tho chief
magistrate was placing crown
of laurel on the head Of the statue, Va.
lcrius perceived young man, who
had contested the prize with him, and
who was, in the opinion Of many, little
inferior to him, looking on this scene
with u sorrowiul and detected counter.
ance. Valerius instantly discovered
the cause ofhis chn.rin, and determnt!
cd TO rcmnSe il, which hc did in the
following manner: lie seized the lau.
rel crown, an ! pressing towards bis
disappointed rival, placed it on his
head, saying "Xuu ara moro desorv.
ing oft Than J an ( obtained it, a,oru