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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-12-21

tB-In an article commenting on the con
fused and disorganized condition of affairs al
Washington, and the long and desperate
struggle likely to ensue before the House OF
Representatives is put in Legislative motion
the Petersburg Intelligencer makes the fol-
lowing remarks:
at is greatly to be deplored that such
should be the state and course Of parties in
the House rs to prevent an organization
and thus retard the business of the country
in the National Capitol. Such scenes rs are
now enacting there are calculated to deeply
injure the reputation of our Free Institutions
every where abroad and to weaken them at
home. We have hitherto sneered at the
miserable exhibitions of feud and anarchy
which have rendered the Mexican and some
Of the South American Republics supremey
ridiculous and contemplate. Instead OF profit
ing by such examples, and maintaining the
dignity and grandeur of our own noble Gov
ernment, the representatives of the people
seem to be fast pushing it on to the verge Of
the very same abyss of folly and imbecility in
which these discordint and ricketty States
above mentioned have been well nigh swal-
lowed. Shades of our revolutionary ancestors!
How would you loathe and execrate the spec
tacle now displayed at Washington,couldyo you
arise and witness them?'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-12-21

Clever fellowS--people who spend fifteen
dollars every time they earn ten.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-12-21

W. The Rochester Union states that the
agents of the French Emperor have been
largely engaged this fall in purchasing wheat
in the West on his account. They have
purchased 100000 bushels, of which 65OOOO
came to Buffalo and 100000 bushels to Os.
wego. All but 10000 went down the Erie
Canal. The same agents are still buying in
Illinois and other Western States to 90 down
the Mississippi and out by New Orleans.
How TO SLEEP.-The chronological Jour-
nal says that in sleeping, that posture should
be chosen which is promotive of deep and
full inspirations, because nature renders the
latter deeper when we are asleep than awake,
except in action. Hence high head, by
cramping both the windpipe and the blood
vessels, is bad. The head should rest on
line with the body.
VIRGINIA-The vote in joint convention
of the Legislature of Virginia, for U. S.
Senator, was as follows:
Whole number of votes cast 1892
Necessary to a choice 81
or these
MIR. Mason received 1914
Mr.. Summers Sc
Scattering
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-12-21

tB- The Chicago Tribune states that the
money lost by the American Express Com
pany in transit between Dubuque and New
York, has been found. 1t turned up as mys-
teriously as il disappeared.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-12-21

Here his voice suddenly ceased, with sort
of "chuck"-as il he had brought up against
something hard. In moment he was on his
way again; and the last that was heard of
him as he dove into dark alley, was, "blow
the Natives"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31
AGENTS FOR THE STAR.
SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The URi0I's leader is TO show that the an
ti-slavery party always secuted the Missouri
Compromise until now, denying that the North
was bound by it, &C., &c. The same journal
laughs at the claim which the New York Ee-
press sets up to Louisiana, for the Know Moth
ings, and compliments Gen. W. R.. Miles, of
Miss, Catholic Wing, for the power and ell
Oquonce with which he combats Know Nothing
ism. a
The IRfeiiigsHesr, noticing the extraordina-
~ eagernsss with which the French people
responded to tie last demand of the Emperor
for money to prosecute the Russian war, says:
: The promptitude and readiness with which
the people of France, of all classes, have flock
cd together to contribute their mite to the
enormous loan demanded by the Emperor to
enable him to carry on the war against Rus
sIa, we regard as one Of the most extraordinary
facts In the fiscal annals Of nations. It will be
remembered that the sum required was seven
hundred and fifty millions Of francs, and that
sum amounting to more than fire times that
amount was subscribed; that is, more than
seven hundred and fifty millions of dollars
instead OF francs. Subscriptions of any amount
were received, so that the poorest individual
an France might have an opportunity of show
ing his interest in the glory Of La Grand
NGttoR and very large portion of the
whole amount subscribed was in sums below
ten dollars. While such an avarice of military
glory exists, and such prodigality is lavished
upon the means OF keeping up an army, there
Is some reason to fear that those who vet look
TO any near pacifcation of Europe will be
sadly disappointed"
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PERSONAL.

-. Ex-Parson G. C. Burr-formerly an
abolition lecturer, then temperance lec.urer
subsequently the editor of the New York CITY
National (Hard) Democrat-turns up in the
New York Know Nothing State Convention Mt
Binghamton. He had not previously been
heard of IN politics for a whole year. a re.
marketable circumstance when one takes into
liberation the fact that he is the greatest
gas pipe at present known to the politics of
the country. a. :
-. Advices from Buenos Ayres to July ID,
by way of England, announce the sudden
death OF Gen. Arista, ex-President of Mexico.
from Cadiz to Southampton
...'A man was killed in Clark county, Ark,
on the 2s.h ult.. by child about nine or ten
years OF age The ehild's father was engaged
In INST fight with another man. when The
child ran up and stuck a knife in his fathers
a1versary-killing him almost instantly.
=. A German astronomer says that in
twenty millions of years from now the earth
WIN DC destroyed by comet. How does he
LH'" we, however, are lot frightened
-. Colonel Hart, the American Consul at
Santa Cruz, Island of TenerifFe, died suddenly
OF apoplexy ON the 23i July, and was buried
Win miiltary horors by force of marines and
g ,ra IRON the U: s, flag ship jamestown.
The Spanish authorities and Foreign Consuls
attended his funeral
-. Hon james A Stewart, of Dorchester
rs announced as candidate for Congress in
the 9Th Congressional district of MARYLAND
ihis Gentleman, to our knowledge, has been
me standing Democratic candidate in, that
district Tor the last twenty-five years.
-. The abolition Know Nothing State
Council of Massachusetts, have voted IN refp a.
70. eoalesce with the fusion party. and have
issued call for another Know Nothing State
Convention, signed by j. W. Foster, the Pres
ident Of the State Council.
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friends of those who were passengers on the
Inflated train, all Of whom were seeking from
house to house for tidings of those who were
near and dear to them, The whole scene was
terrible to witness and win not soon be for
gotten.
One ear contained only seven ladies, all Of
whom were injured except one. Two gentae-
men, in one Of the cars which was broken mp,
got out safely, but in what way or manner
they could not tell-one Of them recoilece
getting on the outside Of the car and jumping
upon the bank of earth; this is all be knows
Of the frightful and tragical affair.
The Philadelphia North American gives the
following description of the wreck Of the cars ::
The hindmost car was thrown from the
track, and driven backwards about one hum
dred yards, when another car was thrown di-
agonally across the track. One of the other
cars was forced through it, and thrown down
an embankment. on either side Of the road.
There were 1--WE cars completely torn to pieces.
more sad wreck We never witnessed on a
railroad. One Of the cars was reduced TO
splinters. Another was cut in twain. One
was reversed. and the other end in an upright
position, frightfully shattered. The other cars
were ripped from one end to the other and
beyond repair. Some of the heavy iron axles
were twisted into a bow. The heavy T rail
enings, and the inside fanges cut as if by
powerful knife. The wrecked cars lay on
either side Of the track mournful and silent
monument of those who were an instant before
the occupants of their seats, and full Of life
and hope.
In some cases the mutilation was horrible
One man had his arm torn of in fearful
manner. Another had an arm also torn of
and thrown some distance up the embank-
ment, and his legs separated from his body
his heart and viscera strewn along the track
for great distance. One or two others were
buried in the sand, and others were crushed
to death between the sleepers. One man had
his scalp taken off another had his thighs
broken Several others had arms broken and
were ,.-cerated and bruised in the most dread
full manner.
Mr.. d. e. CART, in summing up the cause
of this truly lamentable affair, says:
can only come to the conclusion that
from all the facts as presented on the spot, the
great cause Of blame must rest on the shout.
ders OF the conductor Of the up train His
leaving Burlington within ten minutes of the
time, and the train having the right of way,
was piece of rashness reprehensible in the
the extreme. Again, the rate that the train
was being backed was decidedly wrong OF
course the engineer must have been terribly
excited when he saw the danger from collision
with tho down train, and perhaps from his
speed in backing, my life was preserved; but
still the principle was wrong. Again, there
was no warning given at the cross road, and
DR.. Hyneman observed the train pass q few
moments before, thought all safe By the
way, the bodies Of his horses, one of which
was on each side Of the track, was the cause
OF throwing the train off the track" 4
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list OF Posr OFFICES in the United States.
with the names of Postmasters, on the LIST Of
July, 1855. Also, the principal regulations
ct the Post Office Department. Compiled by
d. ID. i: Leeeh, of the Post Office Depart
ment Washington: printed by George g.
We are indebted to the publisher for a COPY
OF the above very useful work. The list is
alphabetical, and embraces the county and
state, as well as the name of the post office
and postmaster thereof The compiler is
caPltaiiy qualified for his task, and has made
little volume which no business man should
be without. Weknow no book an annual edi-
ton OF which will be more useful than SO
careful post Office register as this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31
The Epidemic at Norfolk and Portsmoutb

4
The accounts from the infected districts con.
tinue to be of gloomy character. Although
the number of deaths daily is not so large as
for the corresponding days Of last week, there
is an alarming increase in the number of cases
in both Norfolk and Portsmouth. ,s2
The following deaths have occurred since
cur last report
Andrew Scott, Capt. John Fatherly. Mrs.
Beckley, Thos. q. Beveridge, Mary e. Starko.
DR.. Thompson, Margaret Molly, fhos. Yake''
man, Mrs. Small, negro child, Mr.. Rhinot.
white woman, VIM. Wells, Miss Spratt, Thos..
Lewis, Martha Lewis, John Lewis
DR.. N. @. Whitehead, the oldest magistrate
now in Norfolk, has assumed the duties Of
mayor. Contributions continue to come in.
There is great scarcity of vegetables, fruits,
eggs, TO-, at Norfolk, and in order to induce
the country people to bring on supplies, a
temporary market house has been erected a,
" Fort Barbour" the upper end Of Church
street.
The Howard Association have taken posses.
sion of the old City Hotel for hospital Drs.
Fenner and Beard, from New Orleans, two
very distinguished physicians, have assumed
the charge, and made all the arrangements
for receiving patients. { ssss.s -. q,
J, A letter from Norfolk, in the Petersburc
Express, says: 81 Its now conceded by all Of
our physicians that the fever has become cpl.
demic throughout the entire city, and that nc
part, even TO some distance beyond the sub.
urbs, is exempt from the infection. As q prool
Of this, Independent of the new cases thai
are occurring at every quarter, every one
almost without exception, complains of ocsa-
dead, back, and limbs, Some CONSTITUTION.
may 20 through the season of aeclimat will
lbs slight affection, while others, whose sys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

HARrER FOR SEPrEMBER.-We have re-
celSed from the periodical and literary estab-
iishment of Col. Joe shilIington, the Septem-
Der number of Harper's New Monthly Maya
zine- 1t is handsomely embelIished, present
ing among other things, g Pictures of the Rus.
siens' : Early Printing and Printers -
something about the Mosquitoes" in fact,
h Is IulI or interesting articles u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

The WHEELsR SLAVE RrscUr C.ar-Tbe
Mhseier slave rescue case was Continued at
philadelphia, yesterday morning in the Coprt
OF Quarter Session. Among the witnesses az.
amined was Jane johnson, The slave woman Of
Colonel Wheeler. Her appearance caused a
great excitement Her testimony was much
the same as her afldayit She had desired
her freedom and made such arrangements be-
fore leaving home as to expedite friends To
reseae her on readning New York.
After her statement was concluded the Uni.
ted States officers attempted to arrest her.
oet the Court instructed the Court officers that
she being a witness was to be defended with
thelr lives. She was then taken out Of court
between two long files Of police, placed in a
csiIlase ana driven of. Relays had been pre-
beyond the reach Of the officers. A ereat en-.
ei.ensnt prevailed about the Court House for
ssne TINE. 5..rH- ~ 4it-
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ST. Johns ACADEMY,

81 Sosfh Royal street, corner Of Dsks,
ALEXANDRIA, va.
THE Seventeenth Annual Session win con-.
Il mence Monday next
Board and Tuition per Session Of ten months,
SIPS. Tuition only, per quarter Of eleven weeks,
IS.
For circulars apply at 90 King street, or at the
Academy, or address
au o-a Principal.
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r-. PRIVATE TUITION.
CIVIL AND MILITARY ENGINEERING,

ESTABLISHED IN 1888.
L FILL, Professor Of Mathematics will resume
Oe his Glasses Monday evening, September 3,
1856, In the higher branches Of Mathematics. Com.
structfon, Draughting, Civil and Military Engi-
neering. Navigation, Longitude by Chronometer
Time, Mechanics, Machinery, the use Of all Scales
and Mathematical instruments. =
. Terms per course for Mathematics, S25; lessons
in Writing, SO; Bookkeeping by double entry,
Payable invariably in advance.
an 31-3t f.-ts
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MUSfCAL CLASS.

HAVING been repeatedly urged nv MANY FAM
mes 10 establish a class or classes for instruc
noa on the Piano Forte, so as 20 place il within
me means OF every parent to cultivate a musical
the wishes Of the community as FAR as lie. an nv
Power, am now making arrangements 10 open
such classes, provided sufncient inducements
enc, ana IN such case, my object being 70 give
pills 4 should propose 70 ale limited humber
q. ZIG tow rate OF IS per quarter Of 20 lessons.
refsons therefore desirous OF avsiling themselves
~ snese classes VIII please apply 70 me, by note
au ss-u w HENRY PALMER
NV Music received weekly al 80 Pa ave-
ase, near 10Th ST. J. Y. ELLIS.
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MISS HARROvER's SEMINARY
For Young Ladies',

Corner Of New York arense and TAfffsesth ST,
----.. wAsHfNsTox, ID. c..
THIS Institution VIII be opened on the second
Il Monday in September next.
Most careful and thorough instruction win be
given In the English branches, Mathematics,
Classics French, German, Music, Embroidery,
and peedlework. A lady 81 large experience and
the highest qualifications has been employed I'm
the school
Fer fun particulars see circulars at Bookstores.
au 50-Iw
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An AWKWARD FIx.-At one of the fashion
able hops, this season, at the Ocean House,
Newport, r. l., the gas went out in the midst
of the festivities, leaving the party wholly in
the dark. Some Of the most afectionate of
the dancers manifested gratifying resigna-
ton to the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

MIS-. a. 9. RRDMOND,s NEW GAL.
s - leIy o. Daguerrean Art--Havingeneaeed tbs
se,vees o. an experienced artist, is fully pTepared
ressonsbe n1,e sqpSi to any in the city, and al
'o IN I'M st. over Ford 4 Bros Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31
CABAS, WORK BOXES, &c,

HUTCHINSON MUNRO have Just received
direct from the manufacturer a large and
handsome assortment Of Cabas in calf and Turkey
morocco, OF all sizes and superior quality.
Also, an assortment Of Ladies' Work Boxes and
dressing Gases, portable Writing Desk Gents
shaving Gases, furnished and unfinished: watch
stands, &c, together with a large assortment Of
me MORE Antique, Mohair and Silk Elastic Ia.
dies Belts, to all Of which the attention OF the
public Is invited - WAC
HUTCHINSON & MUNRO,
$40 Pa. av., between 9th and 10th sts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

ARRIVAL OF BREADsrUFFs FROM CALIFoR-
Nn;-The ship Charmer, Capt. Lucas, arrived
at New York on Wednesday, from San Fran
cisco, with cargo of -four, wheat, &c. The
Charmer left on the 18th of Nav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

DECISIONS declining housekeeping. on h.v,n.
surplus Of household effects. win And =. =. :,
all times prepared to pay them the highest cash
prices for their ENTIRE STOCK or such article ~
they may wish e dispose Of: We win also en-
cnengo NV Ia.a'sure TOT Old at moderate prices
shortest notice, on reasonahle terms. sAAs
p.BO NTZ COOMBS,
an s sln S wa'erooms 9TH st., bet and X.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

HThe Massachusetts, Anti.Ma;n.
Convention has nominated E. ID. Bead Demo'
erat Cor Governor; Moses Darenfort, vhis for
Lieutenant Governor; and a full State ticket
Resolutions denouaeing the Maine Law were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31
a NEW DAxcE.-Here is new figure for
those who enjoy the light fantastic toe, as de.
tailed in q recent letter from Havana. s4s

'hoSe VINO ENJOY the light fantastic toe, as de-
tailed in recent letter from Havana: 1-'
Ihe fayorite dance appeared TO be a Gre
ole one, Of tie figure of which / must attemnt
a description. The partners stand opposite
each other the entire length Of the room. The
first and second couple perform the q ladies
chain, as il used TO be called in my dancing
school days; then the two couples, Changing
partners, waltz slowly round: each thea re.
Stunning their partners, waltz very slowly TO
their places. This is repeated with each
couple, and as some half dozen couples have
neen passed, the second couples commences
ane ladies chain. :" When all the couples
are engaged in the slow graceful waltz. a nret-
tIeE sight II would be difficult to imagine. or
enc that affords better opportunity for whis
Pering i0to the ear Of ones partner those lit
Tie natteIles which are ever so grateful to THE
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M d U NJ AIN HOU 3 Z,
CAPON SPRINGSt

yINhE undersigned having been solicited by
L many southern friends TO extend the present
season, have determined to keep the Mountain
Rouse open for their accommodation until the
10th day Of October.
The three tournaments for the season will take
place on the 18th Of August, the l2th and 2sth Of
September.
The fare win be reduced IS per month and %
per week, after the LIST Of September =
au a. BLAKEM0RE T. INGRAM
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FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SUFFER.
ers at Norfolk and Portsmouth.
A PIC MIC viii be given at the s'Park'' on nett
"A MONDAY, September Sd, to commence at
O'Clock, to aid in relieving the suferings OF the
afflicted at the above named places
The moderate charge Of 80 cents will be made
and IL is to be hoped that the citizens of Washing
ton viii generously respond to the CALL and aid in
relieving the suferings Of our distressed neigh
bors.
Prof: Bergman's band viii be In attendance
au 3l-3t lff
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MISS HI. MCCORMICK AND SISTER viii
IVA resume the duties of their School on the 80
Of september, at their place Of residence, No 80
AZ street, between nsylyania and Missouri
avenues. au 31-eo3t<
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POTOMAC PsFlLIoN.

THE Proprietor yssPecfully i.fOrmsr he public
lag the running Of the Potomac Steamer, -
There are nany families here who intend- G..x
TO remain throughout September, and he hopes that
fishing. w w niS
PISEY Porxr, Aug. Is, 1855. sug
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Mexico The GO fusion press Of the North.
always keen-nosed for mares nests, discovers
in the success of the party Of Alvarez, in Mex
leo, the fnger-marks of the existing terrible
National Administration of the United States,
If the skies fall next, and all good people
catch larks in abundance, they will probably
trace that event clearly to the machina atoms Of
those terrible fellows now in power in this
country. We need hardly contradict such
nonsense as that of which we are writing; rs
experience demonstrates that though poll.
ticians who get up such stories, base their
plans on the axiom that the public are essen.
TALLY fools, when the votes are counted out
it turns out that they are the nincompoops, who
proceed on any such assumption. But, writing
seriously, we have to say that the inevitable
destiny is close upon rs. Since time was, q
superior and more powerful republic has never
yet failed by degrees to absorb the territory
Of weaker powers Immediately contiguous to
It. This has, 50 far, been tho general law Of
national nature-the law, without single ex-
ception recorded in history, If our memory
serves us. -'-a aistE1i bsa.agI
We cannot reasonably expect to DO exempt
from its operation, however much the conser.
yative among us may Ideplore and deprecate
the idea of the acquisition of Mexico. Tho
party who have turned Santa Anna out Of
power, are that party who during the Mexican
wsrwere eager to have this Government con-
time and maintain its authority over the dt-
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PLEASANT RESORT.
SPRTN9 GAR ID e n O.,
IL STRANGERS

"A visiting the City should see Hunfer's Gaia
lopue OF the curiositfes Of the Patent 0fEce. Al
HUNTER Is to be seen al 400 Tenth street.
may 31-3ms
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Commander Ellison, U. S. n, who went
out not more than three or four months since
to the coast of Africa, in command of the
sloop-of-war jamestown, has returned to the
United States on account of ill. He brings
dispatches from the Commodore of the African
coast squadron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department.-on yesterday, tho Both August,
thoro were Of Treasury Warrants entered on
h. oolr of L.
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ROBBIN AROUND.
GRAVE OF UNCLE TRUE,
BABEL DELL
They Miss Me at Home, You win Mis- Me- Then
lone OF Ny Childhood, Dearly Do Love Thee,
reW DAYS. Jordan, and host OF other new and
sSoPeiar pieces lust received at 3O6 Pennsylvanis
80 near ivtn ST. JOHN n. ELLIS.
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w yEwELRY,
ll- SILFEREARE, &c.
M w. GAIT & BRO. are constantly receiving
large invoices Of the above-and offer every article
in their line at the lowest rates
GOLD AND Silver WORK Of every de-
scription made 90 order, such as TESTIMONY
AIS, richly embellished with appropriate de-
signs, SILVER TEA SETS, DINNER SER
VICES, &c .s.-... ~
Precious Stones set in the most modern styles
ARMS, CREsrs, NOTICES, &c, cut In
Stone and Metal.
M. w. GAIT 4 BRO.
324 Pa. avenue, bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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+ OST.-Last night, on the avenue, between
IL 10th and 18th streets, a black Lace Mantilla.
The fnder viii be literally rewarded on leaving
IL az the Star office. au 29-24