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ruessin. The mnaret is often beautifully
shaped, and sometimes $50 feet high. Most
mosques have only one mnaret but that Of
Mecca has z, and Sultan Achmeds has g.
The origin OF the Crescent. as the symb u
Of the Turkish faith, furnishes curious
subject of investigation it is found as a
symbol both in Christianity, Pagsnism and
Isamsm; as Fuller said "The inquiry
would trouble wise man, but that wise
mnn would not be troubled thereat." The
mosque Of SULLIVAN the magnificent, though
less IN exteut than some European churches,
can we with any of them in external mag
nifcence. There are about 100 great
mosques IN Constantinople, and 200 smaller
places Of worship. The general effect of
the ninarets Is more striking than that Of
spires; and when lighted at night, they pre-.
sent beautiful coup d'eI. Sermons are
preached in the mosques On Fridays; they
are open for prayer daily. The day com
mences at the going down Of the sun; thus
the same hour falls at different lime Of two
consecutive days but the Inconvenience is
rcmeiled by the hour of prayer being called
by the mueZzn. These officers are gener-
aily chosen from among the bllnd-pnrtly
from charity, but still more that they may
not, from the elevation of the minaret, sur
vey what is doing in the houses beneath
them. The whirlng and bowling dervishcs
were described, whose fanaticism has been
great cause of the antipathy of Turks to
Christians; but this, as well as all other
walls Of separation, is rapidly crumblng a.
way; and there is some hope of a result
which furnishes the best hope for the future
oil Turkey, namely, her establishment as a
free aud independent Turco-Christian State.
The lecturer was heard with much utten-
ton, and frequent expressions OF approba-
tlOn and amusement.
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vote being counted, it was found that tho
House was equally divided 1903 on each
side.
The Speaker then voted in the negative.
and afterwards said that by this decision he
did not intend to commit himself TO the bill
as he was opposed to it.
The bill was then put upon its passage.
and carried by vote of 100 to "a.
a motion was made to reconsider the vote
which was successful, aud the bill was re-.
committed to a select Committee, by LOG TO
81.
Pending n motion to reconsider the above
vote, the House adjourned.
TUESDAY. Jan. 81
SENATE.-Mr. Seward, of New York
presented a petition from Messrs. lIalsiesd
and Frochel, submarine engineers, for Der
centage of duties, for removing the rock.
from ilurl Gate. Referred to the Committee
on Commerce.
Mr. James of Rhode Island. called up the
bill relating to patents, and It was made the
order of the day for Saturday.
Mr. Cooper, Of Pennsylvania, presented
a resolution that the President be requested
to direct the Secretaries of State and the
Treasury to report from their Departments
the statistics IN relation TO the transportata-
ton Of foreign criminals aud paupers TO this
country; also in relation to the voluntary
emigration to this country within the past
two years.
resolution was presented, instructing
the Judiciary Committee TO inquire whether
any legislation is necessary to prevent the
introduction Of foreign criminals and pnu.
pers. and to control the voluntary emigration
to this country.
The Senate then passed to the considera
ton of the Bounty Land bill.
A great number of amendments were Of
ferred. and pending the discussion. the Sen.
ate adjourned.
House.. The vote was taken upon the
mOtlon made yesterday 10 refer the Pacific
Railroad bill 10 select Committee, and To
lay that motion on the table. The vote re-
suited IN the affirmative by majority Of one.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the French Snoliatiou bill.
Mr. Bayly. Of Virginia, made speech in
favor OF the bill. The subject had often
been brought before Congress, and had al
ways been reported upon favorably. He
was anxious that some definite action should
be taken IN relation 10 the subject. Tie
thought five millions Of dollars would satisfy
oil riaiins coming within The provisions Of
the bull.
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fot the Wa,chmtH.
Washington County
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

a large and interesting meeting was held
per adjournment, in the High School at
Waterbury, on Tuesday, the lGh inst, the
President, Hon. d. NJ. Camp, in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. J. Sergeant, OF Barre. Rec
ord of last session read by the Secretary.
Hon ID. NJ. Camp, of committee, reported
bill providing for State Board of Educa.
ton, which was discussed by Messrs. Camp,
Parker, Bates, Sergeant and Graham, and
ordered to lie for consideration at the next
meeting.
AFTERNOON SESSION. - The following
resolution was called up, and ably discussed
by Messrs. Camp, Bates, Green, Parker,
Johnson, Spaulding and Graham, and again
laid on the table:
Resotped, That the methods Of instruction
IN our common schools can be, ought 10 be,
and must be essentially improved before they
can answer the expectations of intelligent
educators. and meet the demands of the
times.
EvEsIS0 sEsnos.-Lecture by Mr.. ]. s.
spaulding, of Barre Academy, on common
schools.
Adjourned to meet at Waitsheld. on Fri
day, the 10Th day of February, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ. J. II. GRAHAM, Ssc'y.
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to the east Of about three feet TO
the faihom when near the surfuce but on
descending. II rapidly becomes more verii-
cal. and the probability is that it will
eventually be found to run at right angles to
the base of the mountain in which the mine
is situated.
The working was first commenced at the
foot of the mountain. but from time to time
other openings have been made with good
success. The ore at the height Of GOO feet
is as rich AS that at the base Of the hill. Ow-
ing to the favorable situation Of this rhine
the expenses of working 1t are below the
average cost of mining.
1t has been reported that this mine was
first discovered by its volcanic cfuptlons, as
early as the year 500. But we were una.
BILE TO find any such report verified, even by
tina coolest inhabilan,.' Blu, that the mine
is now valuable, aud that the working OF i,
will long be pursued with profit, can no
longer be doubted.
There is, also, copper mine in Corinlh,
called the Pike HILL" 1t is now being
worked. and bids fair to yield good ore in
rich abundance" We shall visit this
mine soon, when we will furnish our readers
with full account of it.
We are Of the opinion that Vermont is as
rich IN minerals as any state in the union
excep, California, and we believe thet many
who are now leaving their dear native
hills" will yet return to aid and assist us in
opening some OF the rich treasures which a
more thorough geological survey will vel
develop We verify believe that a few
years will serve to yield US proof of this pre-
dlction Who knows but that Vermont Is
yet to be to the Eastern United States. wha
California now is to the Southern and West
ern ?-Sidr Of ".
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Council of Censors.

The election Of thirteen Censors IS to take
place on the last "Wednesday in March, and
the candidates must be men who are mot
Of the Council ,Senaic) or General Assem-
bly,"--meunlng we suppose, persons who
have not been members for the last seven
years. AS ye, no regular nominations have
been made, unless by the X. Ms. sab rcsa-
and we have noticed but two names suggest
ed by the press The Vermont Tribune
MINES the Rfy. WoRrmSGroS Smrn, for
Franklin County, AMI the Burlington Free
Press and Rutland Herald approve that
name. We say - ditto; Mr.. Smith is yers-
ed in all law, humqn and divine, and is right
eous as well ns learned-a Roman indeed
for a Censor, but not a Romanist. The
freeman dominates Timothy p. Reddeld,
Esq. for Washington County. lie Is well
fitted for the office; but is he eligible Mr..
Redfeld was member Of the Senate in
ISIS.
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our country recognises tho right Of man to
property in man.
q. Principles and character. and not
h;rtb.plsce, are the true standards Of quail
6caticn for citizenship.
a No more slave States should be nd-
mit,ed into the Union, and there should be
neither Slavery nor involuntary servitude,
cxrcp, for the punishment, Of crime, IN any
,erritorv of the United States.
3. The Papal power being political
despo,ism under the name Of religion. It's
supporters should not be permitted to hold
office in free country.
q. The people beng the Legitimate
source political power, all offices. national
as well as State. 90 far as practicable, should
be filled by direct vote OF the elector-.
Such is the platform Of the know-Some-
things" and II will meet with a response
that will appa your lIindoo Silver-ufay
Know Nothincs. A State Council u organ.
ized and IN active operation. Also. a
National Council, pro tenn. Applications
for charters and membership are pouring in
from al Sides
Ia subsequent communications | viii keep
YOU fully posted in regard to the progress
aud attitude of both Orders, knowing that
your sympathies will be with the one nearest
right. kNow SOMETHING.
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Gold Mining IN Bridgsmdier.-Wc learn
from the Spirit Of The -5ge that arrangements
are now nearly completed for carrying on
mining operations in Bridgewater, and that
the quartz crushing will soon commence
A steam engine OF thirty horse power, says
the .4ge is now harnessed TO cru-hers, and
other machinery necessary for pulverlzing
and separating the gold and that there is
sufficient Of the latter article to rchly re-
munerate the owners for the enormous out
lay necessary to put the works in operation,
we think there Is not doubt. Steam was
applied TO the machinery for the irst time
on Tuesday, aud every thing noved in
manner which showed that It had been put
together under the direction Of thorough
and scientific superintendent Every thing
looks fiyornbe and promises well Uiad-
sor Journal
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DosumeniI for .7cadenly Libmn,s.-On
request of Senator Bramerd, to give sug-
gesions on the distribution Of public doc
umenis, we have given the names of such
Academies and Grammar Schools as oc
Cured TO US. and we are happy To say that
Mr.. b. will, so far as his quota will allow,
supply those on the East side Of the Noun.
tain. Senator Foor will doubtless be glad
to do the same for the West side. Those
who desire such contributions to the Libraries
of academies will see the propriely of for
wardlng their address at once.
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TURKEY AND THE EAST.

u Il II Il AN ~ j IL Il LAS L.
HI nov. GLohGE p. MARSH
The Hon. George P. Marsh, recently our
accomplished minister at Consiantlnepe, de
livered lecture in New York city, last Ff-
dsy evening We find the following alb
stract in the Tribune of saturday,
The lecturer commenced wlth review OF
the chcckered history Of the naratlme prov
lnces OF the Ottoman Empire. which form
the boundary between The Orient and West
ern Enronc, and which. as a consequence,
have been the theatre Of 50 many contests,
all Of which nave left inlelbie marks of the
various stages OF civilization or birbarsm
which produced them TIE present state of
Turkey was next considered and the only
hope Tor 1t. with rs eliete lolm OF cylz.-
ton, was stated to be "A conversion to Gins
tianiiy. The picture of Turkey as present
ed to the Christina world, has been drawn
only by their enemies VIXEN the pencil j.
taken up by native artists, the duplicty and
cruelty OF the Christians. who have pleyed
upon Turkey may be found equal to those
of the Mussulmen. The Janissarles were
cruel sol'iery, as all unonlghlened bodies
,a,,., 80 ~, - ~ - ''''i'''.'' %
~ .,,y -, ,I,,, I'LL ,t,, ~ ~,
no., ~ s,,,,h,,J ,,e- .., W. ~ P''
ono ,lsn ,bo Clrs,,,,, ,.,..,o.' -. ,,.~.s..,
,nolo ,rha l,o,,,..,, ,,s,ll, -,
Tho Turk are nnt i,I,ly :, ho -, ~.
h,rhor,s,, !, IN, 'Ia.,s,.,,.. - 60: ~,
.d,,i ana, NOR. ,h,,, ,l, ,,''s,, ,,i'',.'
secs Th1 charco ~ ;n,i ,I.,''.,
10 annl,es SIN ,ven h., h,.l,,,,., -,
nroneIlv ~ the inh,ht,n,s nr ,,'s .,',,al
ihan In ,hoso off ,bo rnnn,ry IVA l,,,ia ~,
commencement lnft IN ,rdms,r, j., ~ ',s
branches no ,bo .,,s,.,,,, - ~, ,.,I. -.
-. i, q. -. ~, ,u1,y ior he,
decadence from her ancient skill AID indus
try IN the arts. One thing must always be
remembered 20 the credit Of Turkey she
Las ever been city OF refuge to the op-
pressed of Eascrn Europe. Tho Turk Is
physically and morally brave, vencratye and
emlnently self respecting but his commu.
ncatlon with the worst form of Eur pean
civilization, joined to hopelessness for the
future OF hls country, has mu ii injured hs
good qualities. Christianity has lately been
presented IN purer form To the inhabitants
oil Turkey many Ottoman men ana women
read the Bible; and this Is the more enconr.
aging llismuch as religion with the Tu-k
- the sub structure OF all civil organization
/ me present sultan although himself but
hall-educaled IS warm eucon'agcr Of the
civil, naval, and political Improvement of his
people. and urges the cause forward as fast
as they are prepared for It. The first impe-
tus toward reform was gwen by France; the
present british Ministry has long been the
friend OF lAiS Iufkish Teiorm but. strange
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by Il. p. WALTON. JR.
MONTPELIER, JAN. &c, 1855.

Political. Tho vote for u. s Senator IN
Massachusetts, and the intelligence contained
in the annexed letter on Ohio politics, are
significant Of division in the n. n. RANKS
The Slavery question cannot be ignored IN
the North that is certain. Look at the
vote in the Massachusetts House Of Repre-
sentatiyes on Tuesday, for U. 5. senator
Henry Wilson. anti-Slayery H. N.H3f
II. w. Bishop, democrat
All others, i<S
The House, il will be remembered. con
sis,s. with bu, two or three exceptions, of
X. Ns-either members or candidates ofthe
Order. The conclusion is that two-thirds Of
the X. n. strength in the House is anti
slavery, -one-third dissenters.
The writer Of the following would have
added dignity and strength to his letter had
he given the X. N. Platform literally in lieu
of his Interpretation Of it.
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The Permoni STATE Ttmpsranee Society
had an unusually interesting meeting II, ST.
Adams Proceedings digniied, temperate
and wise,-a great improvement upon last
year. We shall record them in our next, in-
GLIDING highly interesting report from The
executive committee
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The Property Saving Company, specially
charged with saving property IRON fire in
this village, has been organized for 1858, as
follows: HARVEY KING, Captain; AzFL
SPALDiNG, Lieutenant; JonN S. BARKER,
Clerk; w. Spraguc, Tlmo. Cross, D l.. Full
Ter, II. Y. Barnes, Ersstus Hubbard, Joseph
Poland, and Charles Lyman. The badge of
their Office will consist of red ribbon tied
in the left breast of the coat. The duties
of this company consist in reporting Them
selves Immediately at the scene of any fire,
TO cooperate with the owner III the protec-
ton or removal aud preservation Of personal
pToperlY.
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'7fhurs Home Aagazins Philadelphia, T.
y. Arthur a. Co. PAPER year.
The February number of this excellent
and cheap monthly has been received. Mat.
Ter excellent and illustrations beautiful.
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our TANKS are due to Hon. w. s. Barry
u.s. Tor speech on Know Noihineisrn,
documents.
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~ A very interesting story will be
found on the first page. We found it in
smart little weekly, entitled Bulls New
York Messenger"
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EHensire Emigration Scheme. We have
Information from quarter whence the truth
may be expected 10 proceed, that It is in
contemplation to establish emigration socie-
ties on very extended scale, IN the large
cities and towns IN this Commonw a.
mong the foreign population, for the purpose
of mutually aiding each other TO emigrate 10
Canada or the great West, as the parties may
themselves decide. In this manner il IS
contemplated to reduce the number Of Ro-
man Catholic residents at least one half,
within brief space Of time 7, and the design,
Of course. will move the most useful among
that portion Of our population. We have no
direct Information of any public steps having
been taken 10 consunnaie The scheme bat
the principles on which II is carried out are
being discussed, and the project will proba-
bly, be perfected. - Boston Journal.
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Cincinnati, Jan. l7.-Private dispatches
report the failure Of three more banking
houses at 81. Louis
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Dickens nee Story; 1.-The Seven Poor
Travellers" can he had of Fs,ridso &. Co.,
Boston.
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knolc Ku-ihing Debate ia Congress. In
The House OF Representatives at Washing
ton, on Thursday last, the Hon J r. Chan
der the able and respectable representative
OF one of the Philadelphia districts, aud who
Is recent convert to the Church Of Rome.
m,de an elaborate speech in defence Of that
hurch from the imputaiion of Mr.. Banks
aud the Know No,hinra. that 1t has interfer-
ed with the secular aii,!rs Of nations. or tina,
1t has any political aims Tho Washington
correspondent, Of the .Ntic York Commercial
says:
lie maintained his position by a review
Of the acts of the Pontilfs which have been
considered ns pataking of this Objectionable
character. beginning with the excommunica-
ton OF Henry the Eighth, which he repre-
scented TO be rather an nnchurching than
deposition from regal power. According 10
Mr.. Chandler, the atheism Of the day, which
scconpllshes us object by dividing the
Christian church, ond which. after II shall
have subdued the Paplcy, will turn is hos
tity 20 the rival sectanan dc denominations. -
Evidence Of the non propagandizng spirt
81 the head Of the Romish Church, derived
fom iho speakers Investigations in the ar
ehleycs Of bis Holiness, was further addn.
ced. the whole being listened 10 with marked
attention. Mr. Chandler's remarks will doubt
less be replied 10 BY some one Of the south
ern Wing brethren, who are to a man infec-
ted with Know Nothngism, most Of them
members Of Know Nothing lodges"
Mr Chandler was followed by Mr.. Co <
Wing of Kentucky. who denied that the
great Mig party is dissolved, and showed
that The majority Of the country is IN oppo-
sition to the administration. In relation to
the Know Noihngs, he said be could not
submit to the doctrine Of prescribing free
men who choose 10 act politically IN their
own way. II they only intended to vote for
Proiesianis, instead Of Roman Catholics,
there Is nothing To prevent them; Tor the
two great political parties have always adj
yocaied the election Of their own friends
respectively. II they do intend to exclude
Roman Catholics, 1t is because they con-
eelve the latter entertain political and re-
ligicus faith incompatible with republican
sentiment TINS may be wrong. and the
fro,estants IN error. II 50, The only thing
for the Roman Catholics 20 do is 10 convince
them Of the unuuthfulncss Of the charge
lie did not understand that the Know Moth
ings intend TO deprive foreigners Of single
right which they now possess The prv.le-
ges they now enjoy IS mere question of
generosity. The Know Nothings have a
night To extend the term Of naturalization.
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O. The Mddlebury papers record the
DEATH on the | lth inst, Of Hon. Dorastus
Wooster, well known TO our citizens as a
member of the Senate for some years.
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+ The informri Tender Of Medallion. As
much curiosity is manifested ia Legislative
and diplomatic circles, relative TO the facts
OF the informal offer OF mediation Of the gov
eminent between the pirties to the existing
European wa, of which General Buyley gave
the country an mixing in his late short
speech, by way of clearing mp the mystery,
we have TO say from circumstances within
our own knowledge, we are satisfied that it
was not Russia that declined to recognise
the good offices Of the United States in the
matter, which doubtless would have beer
cordially rendered had a willingness TO &C.
cept them been minated.
As yet, we do not know which Of the al
lies II was, who, through their minister here,
promptly so gave our government TO under
stand that they wanted no American advice
on the subject. Such being the meaning of
the virtual repulse as we understand it.
Washington paper.
Emigyants. The bill introduced BY Mr..
Wentworth, Of Massachusetts, in the House.
throws upon Americans Consus abroad the
examination of all persons who wish to emf
CRATE, and the transhipment of any person,
without Consul's certfcate,-that he has
not been for five years afflicted by Ia iacy,
that he is not a pauper or a convict, and that
he comes Of his own accord, and not sent BY
any corporatlon-is made punishable by fine
and imprisonment.
Postponed Inspector of the Courier
and Enquirer, writes from Washington, that
the Democrats have postponed the intended
party movement against secret societies.
The Washington Union Of the 18th inst,
states that Minister Soule vas recalled from
Spain at his own request.
Uashs. gion. Jan. %. THk TARIFF Bill.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has amended
his project for new tariff and Mr.. Houston,
Of the Committee OF Ways and Means, will
report bill 50 nearly like it, that it will
probably be acceptable TO both Houses, and
to the Northern section of the country.
Diplomatic Rumors. |, is confidently pre-
dicted that Secretary Marcy may 60 10
Europe. The Cabinet is and has been ami
cable. Mr.. Seymour prefers TO stay at home
The Democratic Senotors met this morning
10 express the sentiments Of their party upon
Know Nothingism, but they adjourned with
out coming to any conclusion.
Harrisburg, Jan. l6.-Pennsyipania Lee
gisiaturs.--ln the State Senate today, res
olution was introduced requesting the Com
mittee on the Militia 10 inquire into the ex-
pediency Of requiring the NJ ltia, To the ex-
tent Of two thirds Of its numbers, to be
composed Of Americans. II was agreed 10
yeas ~, nays Is.
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.4ecidsnL.-Mr d. b. Kibbey was severely
injured on Tuesday, by team, with load
of wood running over him near his dwelling
on clay hill. The road was icy and the
team beyond the control of the driver. For
time Mr.. Kibbey's life was despaired Of ;
but he is improving.
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Dieken's Household Bords republished by
J. A. Dix, New-fork.
The number for February is unusually
good, conIsining the continuation Of North
and seuth," an interesting article on the loss
of Sir John Franklin, &c. &c. Price 25c.
For sale by the publisher, and by Fetrilge
4 Co. Boston. 50 per year
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:" ecdtpd an entirely original expositor
Of the Laws of Health, and abuses of Med
ielhe and Domestic Life: by Edward II.
pson' NJ. ID: New-York, Sherman &
Co., ! 'esey st. 81 per year.
Caustic, witty, sensible-of course inter
esting and valuable.