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what Glory has Cost England.

1t appears from statement publishedin one
Of the English reviews, that between the ac-
cession of the house of Hanover and the battle
of Waterloo, England was engaged in war
sixty-fve years. During those sixty five years
of war it cost England an expenditure of
2,O23 millions pounds sterling and the national
debt saddled on the country during the same
period was nore than two ffths that amount
there being borrowed not less than about 833
millions; of the former sum 4n
Thrty.six millions went in the Revolutionary
war which brought William of Orange to the
throne Of England--twenty millions were bor-
rowed and commenced the national debt. n
Sixtytwo millions in the war of the "Spanish
Succession" from May 4, 1902 to March l3,
l7l3. Thrty.two and half millions borrowed.
Ffy-four millions in the Spanish War;"
from October %, 1879, to April 80, 1748.
Twenty nine millions borrowed.
One hundred and twelve millions in the
"Seven Years War; from June 8, 1856, to
the peace of Paris, February 10, 1863. Sixty
millions borrowed.
One hundred and thirty-six millions in the
American War, from l774 to the peace of Paris,
November 80, 1892 One hundred and four
millions borrowed. sla RE
Four hundred and sxty-tour millions in the
French Revolutionary War, from February /,
1898, to the peace of Amiens, 1902. Two
hundred millions borrowed.
And one thousand one hundred and ffty-niDe
millions in the Bonaparte War, from April,
1903, to June l8, 1875 Three hundred and
eighty-eight millions borrowed, and seven hun
dred and seyenty-one millions raised by taxes.
In connection with this statement, it is stated
that the war expenses of last year exceeded by
fifty millions Of dollars the estimate-eaving
the actual charges at nearly one hundred and
forty millions. The London Times puts the
war estimates for the current year, alone, at
forty millions sterling, or two hundred million
of dollars. These "are formidable figures !;
and the people of England may certainly be
excused for becoming uneasy as to the proba-
BILE result. The English Government cannot
afford to increase much further the taxation of
her subjects, The times are not favorable for
such experiments on popular endurance"
Troy Budget.
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From the Greenville Mountaineer
ne RattIesnnke and It's Coxenerg.

Under this head the March number Of Harper
has very readable article, but, as was TO be
expected from the subject, there are several
erroneous statements. When the serpent be.
guiled our poor mother Eve, "the Lord God
said unto the serpent because thou hast done
this, thou art cursed above all cattle" and
sooth to say, he has had more lies told on him
too than any "beast Of the feld.r Indeed it
would seem to be moral impossibility 10
speak Of snakes without hbbing, and, there
fore, even good men, and otherwise truthful
men, are not apt to give any other than fancy
sketches whilst discoursing of serpents. There
are two untrue statements in the article Of
Harper which will particularly refer 10. The
first needs only to be stated to be laughed Mt
in this latitude. The writer, asserts that the
Southern negroes are not afraid of snakes but
rather intimates that they have fancy for
such pets.
The second partially untrue statement, which
/ propose to correct is the description Of the
manner Of the battle between the black and
rattesnakes. AS the writer in Harper gives
his account of this fight very pleasantly, you
will oblige me, and, it may be, some of your
readers who have not previously perused il, by
inserting the following extract:
"Combats between the rattle and black
snakes are certain IL they meet and the black
srake is, with rare exceptions, the conqueror.
Upon seeing each other, these animals Instant
" assume their respective attitudes Of defiance,
and display the great difference in their organ
ization. The rattlesnake coils itself up, ready
for attack or defense; the black snake, being
constructor, moves about from side TO side, and
is in constant activity, mutually exciting each
others passions. The rattlesnake finally set
ties down into glowing exhibition Of animos-
ity, its head thrown back, its iangs exposed, its
rattles in constant agitation. The black snake,
seemingly conscious that the moment Of strife
has come, now commences crcling round its
enemy, absolutely moving so swiftly, that il
seems but a CLEAN OF duh light; the rattle
snake attempts to follow the movement, but
soon becomes confused, and drops its head in
despair; then IL is that the black snake darts
upon the back of the neck Of its deadly foe,
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A Ghost I'm Love.

A farmer who had lately become widower,
was aroused at midnight by the loud barking
of his dog On going to it the animal dis
played extreme terror, whereupon the farmer
took his gun, and proceeded to an inspection.
All at once he saw a phantom, clothed in
white sheet, rise behind the hedge. The farmer
turned deadly pale, and his limbs shook with
dismay. He, however, contrived to calculate,
off you come from God speak if from the
devil, vanishIu "Wretchln exclaimed the
phantom, ~ am your deceased wife, come
from the grave to warn you not to marry
Maria A., to whom You are making love.
The only woman to succeed me is Henrietta
B. Marry her, or persecution and eter,
nal torment shall be your doom T. This strange
address from goblin, instead of dismaying the
farmer, restored his courage. He accordingly
rushed on the ghostly visitor, and stripping off
its sheet, discovered the fair Henrietta b
herself looking extremely foolish. II is said
that the farmer admiring the girls trick, has
had the banns published for bis marriage with
her. Gateshedd (Eng) Observer.
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WASHINGTON, ID. G..
\ 'IONTlNUES 10 give prompt and personal al
~ tention 10 the prosecution OF Claims Of every
description against The General Government and
particularly TO those before the Treasury Depart
rient,, Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus, Patent
and General Land Olices and Board Of Claims.
An experience of years, and familiarity with
the means OF obtaining the earliest and most IA
vorable action Claims, with his facilities for the
dispatch of business, Justify him in assuring his
Correspondents, Claimants, and the public gener-
ally, that interests ntrusted TO his Keeping will
not be neglected. G.E
Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public
Land Laws.
lie has nearly ready for graluitous distribution
among his business Correspondents, (and those
who may become such,) a neat pamphlet contain.
ing a synopsis Of the existing Pension, Bounty
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws, down 10
the end of the late Congress, including the
Bounty Iand Act of Sd March, 1858.
under which all who have heretofore received
less than / go acres now entitled 10 additional
land said Act grants also 100 acres TO all Officers,
Non commissioned Officers, Chapains, Soldiers,
Wagon masters, Teamsters, and friendly Indians,
OF the Army, including State Troops Volunteers,
and Mililia-and all Officers. Seanen, Ordinary
Seamen, Marines, Clerks, and Landsmen, OF the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days (unless in bat
le) at any period since l776; and 10 the widows
and minor children Of all such persons entitled,
and deceased.
This pamphlet contains " Forms of Application
more full and complete than any elsewhere 10 be
found; adapted 10 the wants OF every class OF
Claimants under the Act, with copious decisions
and instructions of the Department, and practical
suggestions as 10 the course 10 be pursued IN sus
pended or rejected cases.
Parties not wishing 10 avail themselves OF the
facilities afforded by tins Office securing ptome
and personal upsrHtendence OF their claims at the
Departments can obtain copies OF the above
pamphlet by reniittng thirty cents in postage
stamps
Inducements to Correspondents.
Correspondents who prepare aud forward cases
for management by this Agency will be dealt with
literally; supplied with all necessary blanks gratis,
and kept constantly advised of the changes that
from time TO time occur in the execution of the
law.
Ii is within the subscribers power 10 direct his
Correspondents 10 the locality Of very many per-
sons entitled under the late Act; and having OBJ
tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws, he is in possession OF data that will
assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees, below the usual rates--and contingent
upon the admission oi Claims.
The highest cash prices given for Lind War
rants, Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land
Patents.
Address :. NJ KNIGHT,
Washington City.
March 17-lawom
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Veniceis invested with spies, male and female.
They are to be seen prowling about the coffee
rooms; and the police are ever ready to seize
upon any one who may be thought, on the
slightest grounds of suspicion, disposed to
speak freely Of the despotic character Of the
Austrian government. The great secret, then,
of avoiding tip on the shoulder from one Of
the police, is to practice silence; to lay an en-
barge on the lips; to think as much as you
please but say nothing. One example will
give you an idea of the extent Of the interfer-
ence of the police. There can be no party at
house in the evening exceeding twenty in
number. Should you have twenty-one at a
friendly cup of tea, the police have right TO
cause an immediate adjournment Of the meet
ing. This seriously affects the principle Of so
ciality right off; and very large parties, as you
have in the United States, are here under an
interdict by government as jealous and des.
potic as that Of Russia. The colors of Italians,
when nation, were red, white and green. A
large beautiful bouquet, with the flowers so ar
ranged as to exhibit these favorite colors Of the
Italians red, white, and green, was thrown
upon the stage of one of the theatres in com
pliment to popular actress. The police heard
of it, and quickly ordered the theatre to be
shut up for six months, for that simple act.
Can government so tyranical live in the
affections of the people? But, as the Italians
could not govern themselves, perhaps it is well
that the Austrians have to do il for them, al
though il is very huniiliating.
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r INTERESTING NEws.--wo have Jus

II INTERESTING NEW have Just
4 received large assortment OF BOOTS aud
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we oner very lov.
Ladies Caters from 81 10 50.
Misses Boots of every kind, in proportion.
or Childrens Shoes we have every color and
style from % cents up. r.
The inquiry generally is Where can we find
good assortment Of shoes Tor children? We can
answer all such quersts 10 their satisfaction il
they give us call
We would also state that we are prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot or shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies. misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description Of boots and
shoes, which will be sold very low
Call and examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, a. we are determined to sell.
S. q. MILLS & CO., Y,
Mar l-3t No, 4S6 Seventh ST.
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NNGsLEy,s NEW WORK.

" The Voyages aud Adventures of Sir Amgas
Leigh knight OF Burrough, in the county Of De-
Won, in The reign Of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English
by Charles Kingsley, author of" Hypotin,p Alton
Locke" &c.
ATreatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors, printers, and correctors Of the
press, and for the use OF schools and academies,
with nm Appendix, containing Rules on the OF
Capitals, List Of Abreviations, Hints on the Pre-
paraton Of Copy and on Proof Reading, SPecr
mems Of Proof Sheets &c, by John Wilson's price
81. s.
Iewt's Boys Adventures in the Wids Of Aus
tralia
Al Essay on the Tides Theory Of The Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, NJ. ~.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, Or a guide 10
inventors and book Of reference for judges, law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by j G.. Moore price 81 %.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family and
The Closet, by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition.
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR IL MAURY'S bookstore,
April ~ near 9th street
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R0uNTY LAND.

Under The Act Of Congress, March 81, 1855.
HAYING prepared supply fblank forms sui
IL table for every description ofapplcatons for
land warrants the subscriber is prepared 10 furnish
claimants, per mail, or otherwise, with The neees-
sary forms (and Instructions 10 the required evi-
dence) for obtaining bounty land warrants granted
under the act OF Congress, March Sd, 1852
All persons having served in any capacity in
the army or navy while engaged in any of the
wars fihis country, Of dead, their widows or mi
nor childrcn) are entitled 10 lG0 OF land, or
the proportion, f they have received less than
that amount under any previous act
Claims of all descriptions prosecuted before any
ofthe Departments Of the General Government.
AzsS-Agents at distance will 6nd VI greatly 10
their advantage TO correspond with The under
signed. +. WAITE,
Mar IS 3S2 Eighth Street. Washington.
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TERMS or ADVERTISING.

tionship Of husband and wife, yet, in Justice to
ourselves and great principle, we deem 1t
duty TO declare that this act on our part implies
no sanction of, nor promise of voluntary obedi
enee TO, such of the present laws of marriage
as refuse to recognize the wife as an indepen-
dent rational being, while they confer upon the
husband an Injurious and unnatural superiority,
investing him with legal powers which no hon
orable man would exercise, and which no man
should possess. se it1
We protest especially against the laws which
give 10 the husband---l. The custody of his
wiles person. 2. The exclusive control and
guardianship of their children. 8. The sole
ownership Of her personal, and use of her real
estate, unless previously settled upon her, or
upon the subject; qN 1861 Il
!. j. G. Winston, Bangor, Maine; Edmund X.
Peaslee, Of Dartmouth College, New Hamp-
shire Joseph Perkins, Castleton, Vermont;
George c. Shattuck, Boston, Massachusetts;
Elias Hosker, New Haven, Connections; Joseph
Mauran, Providence, Rhode Island; Joseph M.
Smith, New York; Lynden A. Smith, Newark,
New Jersey Jacob M. Grenville, Holidays
burg, Pennsylvania; James N. Thompson, VIII
mington, Delaware Peregrine Wroth, Ches
tertown, Maryland; Thomas Miller, Washing
ton, District Of Columbia; p. T.. PEBBLES, Pc
tersburg, Virginia o. +. Mason, North Caro-
Ina; ID. j. Kain, Charleston, 5. Carolina; j.
f. Posey, Savannah, Georgia; }. nj. Clanton,
Warsaw, Alabama L. j. Grafton, Rodney,
Mississippi; E. j. Fenner, New Orleans, Lou
isiana; d. S. B. Alleyne, st. Louis, Missouri;
j. II. Murphy, Falls of St. Anthony, Minnesota;
Alfred l.. Castleman, Dela6eld, Wisconsin; Il.
A. Arnold, Davenport, Iowa; Vierling Kearseyr
Milton, Indiana; John Evans, Chicago, Illinois;
J. H. Beech, Cold Water, Michigan; G. Men
denhall, Cincinnati, Ohio; w. l.. Saulton,
Kentucky; E. b. Hoskins, Clarks-
vile, Tennessee; Thomas Dillard Pbiladel-
phia United States Navy; Clement A. Finley
United States Army
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The marriage Of Lucy Stone, the great advo.
cate of woman's rights and Henry b. Black
well, an active apostle Of the same cause, took
place at West Bloomfield, Mass, on the LIST
instant. The nuptial ceremony, it appears,
presented feature without precedent IN this,
or probably in any other country II was the
readingiand singing by the bride and groom,
in the presence Of the wedding party, Of the
following extraordinary document:
Protest-While we acknowledge our mutual
affection, BY publicly assuming the sacred rela.
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Washilrgtun seatinel-
LittIe NeIIy,s Death-bed.

Gently tread ye al her bedside,
.. For our darling's dying now--- q 4
Her clear sparkling eye is glazing,
And the dealh-damp chills her brow
Softly whisper--sob but lowly,
For the angels now are come,
Sent'by Him, the high and holy. 4
To convey her Spirit Home io
Hear ye not the gentle ruslling.
OF their golden beaming wingsq Il
Feel We not the holy thrilling HI d
Their angelic presence brings J
Look our darling now has seen them
As they gathered round her bed
/" Pretty, Pretty lalleth family
. She is dying-she is dead.
She is dead--yet still there. fingers. i
On her lip that parting smile;
Each one gazing feels more holy, 4
More like Heaven for the while
For they think the blessed angels,
As they bore her soul away,
Left trace of bliss immortal
Stamped upon her infant clay.
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E -UNtrFF UEk
4 4 dies. i have inst received, and keep con-
stantly on hand Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from The pure juice Of the
grape, and pronounced 10 be the most wholesome
beverage in use. 4- L.. b. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds of Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, Isl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m% .4iE h.E
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ATER YEARS, ny the Author Of ! I

Il ATER YEARS, py the Author Of " the
la Old House by the RIVER
Mr. Rutherfords Children second volume
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter A. NJ
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. d..
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayatd Taylor.
Brushwood picked mp on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip 10 the Old World, by orvllIe
Horwitz
Discovery Of the Sources Of the Mississippi
River, by Henry X. Schoolcrah
Dana's Minrealogy, 4th edition.
The above are selected from large srrivai ol
new books at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec 0 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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The New York and Liverpool United states
~ .GApslM Mail steamers.
4 slips Comprising this line are !:
M NsThe Atlantic. ..... Captain West
NV The Pacide.. ~. ...... Captain Nye.

1be SHIPS comprising thls line are A's
@ NsThe Atlantic. ..... Captain West. ,-
''a'0 The Pacidc-. .........C Captain Nye.
The Baltic.. ....... Captain Comstock
m. aEz-nJSA These ships having been built by
F4a44. contract, expressly for government
J; s;ss]s-s 80 service, every care has been taken
nTiheMn construction, as also in their engines 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
daHons for passengers are unequailed for ele-
ganee and comfortsgp 8cft tinL ati9l
Price Of passage from New York 10 Liverpool
IN first cabin. NJ
In second cabin, $75. Exclusive nse ofexlra sized
Z State rooms.. $500
From Liverpool 10 New York 30 and 90 guneas
experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
No berth secured until paid for, u. tes
~ sa raoposED pA'rRs og SAILING. g
MI From, Neae York. .t Tram Livegyool.
eaday. Dec 2T, 1854 Saturday. Dec. l6, 1854
WEEKDAY. Jan IG, 1856 Saturday. Dec 30, 1854
WedGay, Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan l3, 1865
Wedda' Feb. 2, 1895 Saturday. Jan, 81, 1855
Wed'day. Feb 81, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar 7, 1885 Saturday. Feb "a, 1855
For freiahl. or pa sage, apply 10
EDWARD X. COLLINS,
3 asii " a5la No. So Wall street, N. Y
II u ,;.,lfrg-,a, BROWN, SHIPLEY & Co,
Liverpool
! su0dg fsgy.r l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
3. G, WAINWRGGHT& q Co.
i3449- Nii.A' 'lia Paris
Io-y4 f3Ag io GEO. III. DRAPER, Havrc.
The owners of these ships will moi be accounta
bic for gold, silver, bullion, specie, lewelry, pre-
ciou4 stones or metals, unless bills of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed Jan 3--dtf
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WATER-CeLoR PICTURES

w Messrs. TAYLOR & MAURY beg TO an-
nounce that at the suggestion Of several OF our
ctizens, the pictures now on exhibition at their
store win be raflled for.
Eleven prizes sixty chances, al So.
April IL Bookstore near Ninth street
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:, r,ENrtY. lar W. AsHING rn \ -.

A sEINOE M w AF IN ~ %
Il ~ claimants. RANCIS "A! 'DICKINS con-
tinues TO undertake. the agency OF CLAIMS before
J Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend 10 pse
emption and other land claims, The procuring of
patents for the public lands and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the coi1fr-
nation by Congress Of grants and clains 10 lands
claims for property lost in taken for the service
goi the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while IN the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions claims for revolutionary SER
Wees, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
Nc. of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State OF Virginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
Gle tcitbh or conduct OF the government; and in
Decd any business before Congress ortbe public Of
ices whchmay requirethe aid of an agent ar attor.
ney. Ills charges viii be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount OF the claim and the extent
Of tho sorvice .,.-. ~
AIR r h.Diekins is known to most OF rnUs,s W i,u
have been in Congress within the last few years
or who have occupied any public attention al
Washington. 81, pa#3 aEg sss
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury department, md next doorta the Bank
Of the Metropolis. ttn.
| An letters must be postpaid
Il Sep 1S-Alyd. @s i(m) etaa tA.
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianns and RIeIndenns for Cash.

HORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
Ii Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, preferng 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available means 10 enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Meodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those Of several of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and MeIodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
lording opportunity for selections hot TO be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted Second.
band Pianos at great bargains--prces from 500 To
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mai, ,
post paid. Gencrnl and select catalogues of nln.
sic and schedule orfactory prices of Pianos, Melo
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 2l-d3m F1iG a
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IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XY,, adapted prl
maTily to The southern and western States Of The
Union including statistics OF foreign and domestic
industry aud enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at IS per annun, in advance,
MS a few complete sets of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomely, 600 10 $50 ipages)
are for sale at the Office New Orleans, deiNetable
in any ofthe large cities or towns Sep It'll