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From the Journal OF Commerce.
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Listen
To the sound ofthe ran-drops, which fall from the
leaves
To the stir Of the budding and balm scented
leaves,
To the song Of the bird, as il cheerily sings.
On the bough where the nest OF the oriole swings
To the murmurs which steal over meadow and
lea,
Here bpsily buzzes the Upright beIted bee"
To the thousand glad voices which merrily say,
She brngeth the sounds Of rejoicing Away
The merry and musical May.
Listen,
All We, who in languor and WEAKNESS lean
From the easement which opens on landscape OF
green
All We, who amid the earth struggle and strife :
Keep bright the sweet dreams OF your earlier life.
And hear the low breathings OF spirits which
yearn
For the freshness and JOY OF the past 10 return,
Mid the sparkling Of dew, and the sunshine Of
day,
As happy some voice in entreaty shall say
"Come back TO my spirit, oh May"
Listen,
Pale student, and turn from thy parchment 10 look
On the golden clasped pages Of natures own
book;
Busy merchant, who still through this sunshine
must bear
On thy brow and thy bosom the shadow OF care
leave leuRer ana counter, ana utsk, 10 Their lot,
For Natures arithmetic weareth not
How she adds the bright links Of the hours 10 the
day
How she multiplies beauties and blessings alway;
The mild and munfcent May
Listen.
May voices, May whispers, steal ienderly in,
Mid the noise OF the workshop the factory's din.
Aud bless the poor children of labor and pain,
As we tell that the spring time is coming again;
To those who scarce know Of the beauty that
lies,
All blushing and bright, meath the blue Of the
skies;
Pure breath offspring, 10 this sin tainted clay,
Thou CONTEST with benisons, holy, Away;
The pure and the peace-giving May
Listen,
Oh weary and anxious, and sorrowful breast
Still thrilling with passionate sense of unrest,
And know that as sure the sun after rain
Lies sweetness and freshness are coming again
To the spirits which hear the sweet blessings they
teach,
These voices Of May, with their musical speech.
OH listening TO these" the lone spirit shall say,
An angel hath walked with my wanderings to-
day,
The beautiful angel Of Mayp
r. G. b.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

MEXICAN INJUSTICE TO AMERIcANs.-A letter
dated Tampico, Mexico, May 9th, recently re-
ceived by the State Department, says that the
system Of special concessions from Santa Anna
to European merchants to import foreign mer-
chandise at from twenty-five to forty per cent
less duties than those specified in the established
tariff, which Americans are bound to pay, has
been most fcarfully extended to the utter exclu-
sion of any participation on the part of American
citizens in the commerce between the two coun-
tries. American merchants are reduced to the
necessity Of witnessing the products Of the United
States contributing TO the fortunes Of European
merchants, whilst they are denied the right of
importing them under the penalty of confisca-
ton and fine TO the market value of the items
in this place. This state Of things certainly de-
mands prompt measures on the part of our gov
eminent
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From the Richmond Enquirer.
A Pledge Of Peace I'm New York-Tbe
True Policy for the Party.

The demonstration Of Joy in New York over
the recent victory Of the Virginia Democracy,
was distinguished by circumstance Of especial
interest and sgnifcancy.
The feuds Of the New York Democracy for the
last two years have not only crippled the power
Of the party in that State but have exposed il 10
reproach and scandal throughout the country.
The partial success of Know-nothingism in New
York was the result Of the schism in the Demo
cratic party; and with the dispute, consequent
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

MARRIAGE ExTRAoRDNARY.--Tom Thumb, the
celebrated little great man, was married, at Web
ster, on Thursday last, TO a Miss Vinton, Of
Bridgeport, Connecticut. An attempt was made
TO keep i from the public, but somehow IL leaked
out through some Of the company who were
little indiscreet, after imbibing pretty freely Of
Heidseick, which DIR. Kirkham had provided for
the occasion.-Boston Herald
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

II affords the Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
sincere pleasure TO announce to the voters Of the
Eighth Congressional District of Georgia that the
Hon, A. II. Stephens has, after mature deibera-
ton, determined TO become a candidate for re-
election TO Congress, and so announced himself
in speech in this city, on Monday evening.
II is queer that both the political journals Of
Augusta seem favorably disposed TO Mr.. Stephens
His able letter ON Know-nothingsm, together
with his admirable speech in Augusta, has won
him many friends in both parties in that State
South Carolinian.
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slave Case I'm Columbus. Ohio.

We learn by the Journal, that two colored girls
were brought before Judge Swan, of the Supreme
Court on Monday morning, by writ Of habea,
corpus, TO inquire into the cause of their illegal
detention by their master, Frenchman, from
New Orleans, en- route for Europe. The girls
when Intercepted in court, expressed desire TO
go with their master, and they were permitted to
do so. Judge s. remarked that he hoped this
would be decisive Of the master, and that all
would acquiesce. The party applying for the
writ was ruled to pay the costs Of the proceed
inps.
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a RUSSIAN HERoNE.-The following is re-
lated in letter from Kamiesh, in the Crimea:
For some days past nothing has been talked Of
but the arrest of n Young Russian woman; she
had been remarked several times before, as her
favorite walk appeared to be in the trenches.
The rumor circulated for some time and the Cen
eral at last was informed of the fact He ordered
a strcter watch TO be kept as he thought ii could
be only spy disguised in woman s attire. At 6
o'clock on the morning Of the 2Sth the same
woman presented herself in front of our men
while they were at work. She was Of tall and
majestic stature, and seemed TO examine the
works with much attention. Some one perceiy-
ed that she had roll Of paper half open, in
which probably she noted all the observations
she could collect. At the sight of our soldiers
and officers she quickened her pace and entered
a sort Of ravne which is AT the extremity of the
French trenches.
As soon as she reached that spot she began TO
run, but the commandant sent two Zouaves in
pursuit and they soon overlook her. Two hours
after she was conducted to General Canrobert
Her examination was not long; she constantly
replied that IL was for the good OF her country,
and to avenge the death Of her husband, Bonn
nof, killed at the Alma, that she acted thus and
moreover, that she felt no regret. She was then
searched. The searchers found in one of her
pockets paper book, containing several details
on the state of our batteries, the number of men
employed, the number Of guns in the batteries,
&c, and in another pocket double barrelled
pistol, and letter addressed TO Prince Menschi-
kof After the visit, she was shut up in an
apartment Of the Generals headquarters, under
the guard Of two soldiers, until such time as she
can be sent 10 Malta.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

SANDWICH GLANDS Among the distinguished
persons now in the city, is the Hon. William L.
Lee, Chief Justice Of the Sandwich Islands, and
Chancellor of the Hawaiian Kingdom. II is
said that he has been invested, by his Majesty
King Qiholiho) Kamehameha III, with full
powers to negotiate a commercial treaty with
the United States.--N. Y. Express Of ID inst.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

nj- Mrs. Whittlesey, wife Of Hon. Elisha
Whittlesey, received paralytic shock at the
family residence in Garfield, last Thursday Her
husband reached home from Washington on Sa-
turday, having been summoned by 'telegraphic
dispatch. Her numerous family Of children were
in like manner summoned, and all promptly re-
paired to the old home, to witness /" the last Of
earth" Of their departing parent. At last ac-
counts no hopes were entertained Of her re-
covery.--Porfage Dem,
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SHrr-BurLpNc IN THE UNITED STATEs.-The
Philadelphia Ledger reasonably asserts that the
ship-building interests are like barometer, in
dicating years Of prosperity and adversely in
commerce. Thus il says:
During the forty years between 1915 and 1855,
the number Of vessels built in the United States,
including canal boats, steamers, soops, schooners,
briggs, and ships, and indeed all descriptions, ex-
ccpting those constructed for the Federal Gov
eminent, was 1902. The tonnage of these
vessels exceeded FIVE millions and half The
prosperity Of this branch Of industry kept pace
with the fluctuations Of the general prosperity,
the periods Of momentary depression witnessing
the most terrible revulsons. II is only necessary,
indeed, to consult the statistics Of American
ship-building, TO toll when expansion was at its
height, and when financial crisis prevailed. In
1882 and '33, over three hundred thousand tons
were built; in l840 and Al, there was decline
of nearly 30 per cent. The year 1853, and the
five preceding years, witnessed an increased de-
velopment Of this business but for the last
twelve months there has been a great decline.
In 1853 and 80 the tonnage launched amounted
10 one-sevcnth Of the whole tonnage built since
1915. The greatest bodybuilding State is Maine,
which, in 1859 constructed 1916 Of the 49,
572 tons built New York comes second, Massa-
chusetts third, and Pennsylvania fourth.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

GRowTH OF LrFE.--A scientific and observing
Frenchman, M. Flourens, assumes that the growth
of man ends at twenty, and that this maturity, as
in all animals, should be multiplied by FIVE, to
give the duration of life. Thus:
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-07

MEssRs. EDrToRs: There was a tremendous
out pouring Of the people here last night, TO hear
Senator Bright, whose announcement 10 speak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-29
EVENING STAR.
MY HoTHER DEAR.
BY RovER.


My mother dear, how OF think that deaths re-
lentleSs hand
viii take thee from me, in my youth, to place
thee in a land
Where sickness, sorrow, toll and pain are never.
never Known
Where everlasting bliss doth reign, around the
heavenly throne.
My mother dear, how sad would be nv own
bright, happy heart
III thou vert called before thy God, and from us
all depart;
How broken would our household be II thou didst
pass from view;
How would our tears in sorrow flow, and mi ngle
with the dew.
My mother dear, learn me to bear-fe' Ter that hour
should come
When angels hover round thy bed to watt thy
spirit home
The loss Of one whose smile doth cheer me on my
weary road,
Whose love win link my spirit with the boundless
love Of God
Oh let my love to thee, on earth, pure, warm and
changeless be,
And let thy heart-its echoings-breathe loving
words for me;
And when our mortal task is DER III join thee,
mother dear, :,
Within the pearIy gates Of Heaven-in a celestial
sphere.
WASHINGTON, D. c., 1855.
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ELEGANT CARPETfN0s FROM AUG.
TON.

WE HAVE THE PLEASURE OF AN
w nouncing to our customers and the public
that we have Just received from the late auction
sale Of Messrs. ID. Hadden 4 Sons imported stock
CARPETINGS, 100 pieces Of the most choice
and elegant styles and qualities ever offered for
sale In this market: The patterns are generally
all new, and are Of the mandatory Of Messrs.
John Croply Sons, Halifax, Yorkshire, Eng
land.
Those who are familiar with the patterns by
their numbers will recognise In the following
many which have, up to the receipt Of these, been
very scarce, amy Of which we are now selling at
less figures than heretofore:
In Velvet, SIS, $50, 65l, $40, l20, SIS, IA, and
In Tapestry Brussels, si5 S5S, 8s1, $50, S33, $50
IA, 70l, 24S, 3i2, 100, 800, 100 and 232.
All these goods are Of the very latest importa-
ton, and, as they were bought at unusually low
figures, Of course our customers shall have the
benefit Of our success
Also, bales real imported Scotch Ingram and
wool Dutch, from the same sale.
And 10 bales II 4 and 1914 rich Druggets, beau
tiful and very cheap.
And one bale elegant Crumb Cloths, In new
and rich colors, In borders and medallions, sizes
from ia by 12-4 to 16-i by 20-4.
Members Of Congress and others who intend to
furnish their own quarters for the session will find
II to their advantage to maketheir purchases from
our stock, as we are enabled to offer inducements
not to be had elsewhere.
We have also just received, direct from Lowell,
10 additional bales entirely new and elegant I'm
perial Three-p ply, and 10 do. do. Extm double In
grain Carpetings, which now completes our stock
and enables to please the most fastidious taste
all Of which shall be sold as low as the lowest.
CLACETT, DODSON & Co,
Dealers In all kinds Of Furniture
Dry Goods, No. Market Space.
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All of the papers designated in classes Z, S, and
O. TO be made Of the best materials, and finished in
the best manner, free from adulteration. white or
blue color, as may be required, and with the ex-
ception of Glass 81 to be of the regular standard
sizes Of theirTeSpective kinds and Of such weights
as may be required by this office. The right is re-
served Of ordering greater or less Quanty of each
and every kind contracted for, at such times and
in such quantities as tie public service may re-
quire.
Each class will be consi (iered separately. and no
subject to separate contract but bidders may offer
for one or more of the classes In the same PROPOSAL
and the privilege is reserved OF requiring bidder
who may have more than one class assigned him
to take all such classes forfeit his right to any
class.
samples, mot less than one quire) Of each kind
OF paper bid for, and bat one SdH7JIs for each
Etnd, must accompany each bid; and, in classes
7, g, and ., be numbered TO correspond With the
number OF the paper proposed for In that sche-
dule, and in the frs: six classes, to be properly
designated on the sample, or It will not be con-
sidered. All proposals and samples must be
transmitted to this O@ce free Of postage or other
Each proposal must be signed by the indiyidu.
al or firm making 1t, and must specify the price
per pound (and but one price for each) Of every
kind Of paper contained In the class proposed for
All the paper in tie several classes must be de-
uvered at such place or Places as may be desig-
mated In WashiF gtcn city, In good order free Of
all and every extra charge or expense and subject
to the inspection, count, weight, and measure
ment the Superintendent, and be in all respects
satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals Will be furnished at
this ONCE 70 persons applying Tor them and none
will be taken into consideration unless substen-
tally agreeing herewith.
Bonds, with approved securities, viii be requir-
ed and the supplying OF an inferior article in any
OF the classes or failure to supply the quantity
required a: any time, viii be considered viola
ton Of the contract.
Each bidder is required TO furnish with his pro-
posals satisfactory evidence OF his ability to exc
cute them and proposals unaccompanied by such
evidence will be rejected.
The proposals win be opened In the manner re.
CURED By law, I" on the first Tuesday after the
hrst Monday In December" next, (ith,) az 10
Proposals will be addressed TO the I" Superin-
tendentof the Public Printing, Capitol Of the Uni
ted states, Washington" and endorsed Propo.
sails tOr supplying Paper
A. @. SEAMAN,
Superintendent O. the Public Printing
&C l-3taW9w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-29
CHARLES MASON.
United States Patent Office,

IN THE PETITION OF ANDREW RAILS.
" TON. Of West Middletown, Pa, PRAYING 10,
the extension Of patent granted to him for
an improvement In 'threshing machines for
seven years from the expiration of said patent
which takes place on the 2lst day Of February,
1866
1t is ordered, that the said petition be heard al
the Patent Once on Monday the 4th of Febru.
airy, 1856, at IL O'Clock, m; and all persons are
notified 10 appear and snow cause IL any they
have, why said petition ought not TO be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required 10
le In the Patent Once their objections specially
set forth in writing, at least twenty DAYS before
the day OF hearing; all testimony filed by either
party to be used al the hearing must be taken and
transmitted In accordance with the rules of the Of
fee, which will be furnished on application
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
18th day Of January; dispositions and other papers
relied upon testimony, must be filed In the office
7 on or before the morning Of that day; the argu-
ments, If any, within ten days thereafter
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Intelligencer, aud Star, Washington
ID, C.; Pennsylvania. philadelphia, Pa; and
Journal or Commerce. N. y 0rk ; once week for
tnree successive weeks previous To The ith day OF
FEBRUARY next, the day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
f.S-Editors OF the above papers will please
copy, ana send their bills ~ the Patent Once,
win paper containing this notice
nov 22-law3w p a- .---
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HE WILL or GREKy, THE MURDERER AND
SUICIDE.-An interesting case is to come on
At the present session Of the Circuit Court of
this county. II is that brought in by the two
sons OF the late Geo. w. Green, alas Gavitt,
who was found guilty Of poisoning his wife,
and who terminated an extraordinary and
eventful lie by suicide in cur Jail, some
months since. Green's sons intend to prove
that he was insane when he made the will,
which cuts them of from enjoying any portion
OF MS large property, transferring all the ben
eft on his youngest son, and in case of his
death to the Mechanics Institute and Young
Mems Association Of this city. If they are
able to do so, they will come in for a share of
Green's estate under the general laws of the
State Green's second son, Andrew, made q
trip to Rhode Island recently, and was fortu-
nate enough to find his fathers mother alive
and in good health. He also found his broth
ors living. The family name is Gavitt.
Green left his parents at the age Of fifteen
years, OF his own choice, to seek his fortune.
What he went through after doing so, his fam
lily had little or no knowledge In IS43 Green
drew up paper in his own hand writing, Civ
ing one Of his brothers the title to some prop
erty which had been left him by his father.
The hand writing is the same as that of his
will made here. The document was signed
Oliver Gavitt. He told his friends, whep
asked where he lived, that sit was under q
setting sun, and that was all they could ut
out Of him. His mother was, of course, great
iy shocked at hearing Of his wicked career in
life, and untimely and awful death More
than one of his brothers, it appears, was de-
ranged. A large mass of evidence will be
brought forward in tho case on the side of
Green's sons, TO prove his insanity, and no
doubt We shall have another very interesting
tTlal.-ChIcago Democrat.
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