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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-02-20
Kew Papers.

We have bcf",e us Two ne" papers, the
notices of which We're crowded ont las,
week. First Tie True Cdroliaian," which
is pab!ishcd in Anderson, s. G.. By +. T..
MARTIN, aud edited by JonS v. Moonr.-
MIR. MOORE formerly edited the Anderson
Gazette, and with marked ability. The True
Carolini"n bears evidence ,ha, he has not
mistaken his ealing the second time. T.O
TIRE Cdrolinian is an indcpcdcnt paper in
politics, but vii! advocate measures il deems
proper. The typography is beautiful. and
as such does credit to the publisher. The
price Is s. year. We wish II success, and
will be happy To exchange.
The other candidate for public favor Is,
t" The Edgefela L.frmer." The object and
design OF this paper, is unlike its contcn,po.
rary. Its motto tells its purpose" Equa!
Taxa,ion-Equal Rcpres, NATION" It's .d.
tor, Z. w. STYLES, in hi, .aluta,ory. s.ys:s
hsto politics, we shall say more Of St.t,
ana less Ut Federal affairs than has general
" oeen done by the press of South Carolina.
ihis course Will be pursued from a SINGER,
son'iett'n lh'l there Is much niisrul. aud
corruption In The State Goyerm.nt which
calls loudly for reform.
lie editor. TO Judge from the present
number is fully competen, To do what he
says Oar hope is, he may give the parishes
some heavy licks, and be the mean. of .s.
t"b''shIng a, a Law, wha, is now only his
motto. Terms So ye.Ir
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N orth British Review.

Contents of November number: Educ,.
""n ior the Mcsropilis; The Poctical Wosks
"t Samuel Butler; Reign Of the Hou.. OF
Orleans in France; Boo..s from ireland
Home keiorma'ion and , brisiiaa Union
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The Eclectic Medical Journal,
Tho Little Pilgrim.

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great injustice, by not needing his request so
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children, than any other paper We know
Every parent should subscribe--the histprj.
cal notes each number contains. aiaAe j.
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mex still lower terms:
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EDITORS TABLE.
The Home Magazine.


Tie March number has already REACHED
us. Ii is as usual well filled with rcadiny
matter calculated 70 amusc and interest
Fruits Of Industry" is the title ofa we'll
executed steel plate. the present number
eoatuins. Price only 81 year. r. ). Ar,
thur s. Co, Philadelphia.
The Eclectic Medical Journal.
The February number contains an unusu-
al ap9upt Of original matter. DR.. NRwroy
is assisted in his editorial labors by several
medical gentlemen.
we kpaw of no physicians in our ipme-
dinte vicinity favorable to the Eclectic prsc.
,ice--thcy are ;rii of the old school. Per.
haps if they will take this Journal, and read
it, they may become less hostile to the now
practice. Of one thing We are sure, they
will obtain much useful information on many
medical subjects. Address DR.. X. S. NEw.
ToS, Cincinnati, O. Price 81 year.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
NEW GOODS AND NEW PRICES.

6tHANRLIN & RELY beg leave call the attention to
- friends and cu5toners, their large and well
lected # spring and dry goods rec
during weeks, prng of the most deslr
aoe stocks e found in the city which they at
retail their and the public generality
prices for cash prompt time buyers Their
the folowugBroad cloths black and fancy
Teeds white buff and fancy Marsales and
silk Vasn Oottonades Groton cloths and plain and anya
Drills rich CacOes Philip Allen Spragues. Rnc
Mills aud other rich printed French and Scotch Jaco
and Lawns rich printed French Robes plain aud salty
Beregss c0lored Crane Intz white Cash
plain and fancy Ginghams rich printed
and Cha de LANES white Shaws black
fancy stla hqls srarFs black and
white napes Mora antique Parasos. silk and bingham
Umbrellas Panama Leghorn Braid Hats. English
AMI fancy Bonnets rich bonnet Ribbons Hosting Gloves
Palm fancy Fans and shoes CARPETS floor and
Oil Cloth and printed window blinds together with
variety Of Trimming small and fancy goods
&c, &c my1 SHANKLTS e. reilly.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
NEW FAMILY GHOCTRY.

VETE have bought the stsc and taken the formerly
occupied ny T. Bacon Co. Main street opposite
the Branch nnN and have made large additions 70 their
stock with n for future supplies rs ustfe
promising citizens Evansville and vicinity.
variety Of the hest Family Groceries
house in the city BEING determined every eVsrtion
give satisfaction in all hone receive liberal nat
ronage Give us q trial
mil HERSHRERGER & CARSON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
MECHANICS WORKS,
AND MA CHINE STOP.
EVANSVILLE,
WILLIAM RnNI.E IL CO.

EU AvING purchased Mr. Henry Schriber's we'll known
Foun iry would respectfully ask n continuance of the
extended him and invite the attention all who
Foundry work any kind done. faciles. We
exper need in the business and will all work
do prices reasonable We prepared manufac
ure Steam rines Engines Hvdr1u1ic Presses To
Nill and Grist Mill Machinery.
Ruildjn Horsepower Thrashers Corn shelters.
Lard Kettles Lard Presses Railroad Work, Steamboat Re
pairs done.
CASTINGS made order at hornOtice.
Steam Boilers Lard Tanks and all the fixtures belonging
hereto.
Bra4s eastinrs o all kinds made o order
All orders nav be addressed to WM. ROYLE & co.
NH frv eyila nj
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
BLACKWOOD OR
ANY ONE OF THE QUARTERLIl
F Y r. 8 II Nd FIN

- u r " K.
E1CH p VIERLING have just orenedsa largo
l.of Drugs and Medicines which they invite
ton Of Merchants and Physicians They also Window
Glass Tobacco Cigars Paints Brushes
Oils. Dyestufs. Spices Perfumerv Articles
ALso-aIT popular Patent Medicines. kinds Paints
ground oil Pure Wines
PRESCRIPTIONS carefully rfspared Gall at Ne ~ Water
sD<ersfs urnaf offse- mys-tt
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THE HIHARD POWDER COMPANY.

q
CG4 N IN I'd % w @4 @ u @
AvING their prices correspond with the
Saltnetre. continue their well
brands Of FLFCTRIC INDIAN RIFLE Gnd KENTUCKY
RIFLE Fowler in cansters Also GunrO WIDER for
Mining comprising full guaitie
and kinds required by the trade guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction
highest ton than five years will he
found unsurpassed by other of che kind
the world.
dealers. and also at the office of the
Company, No. 80 Wall, Water street, New York.
A. c. HAZARD, President.
A. r. DOUGLASS, Sec'y. mv2f-6md
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
CONSTITUTION AND TUE UNION.

WWT receiving fall and winter ok ods
Nv invite liberal public cali
lt street three doors below Main. Fosters Block Our
large Cloths, Cassimeres Cassines
Elan nes Bankets Dress Silks Ca hmeres. Danes Prints
Sha~l Ahntilas. Ladies', Misses and Children Shoes
Hosiery Gloves Floor Oil Cloths Carpets. Rugs Damask
&c Hats and Caps and all sther goods usually kept dry
good stores. No trouble to show goods.
oct2l-3m JAMES OAKLEY & son.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08

MISCELLANEOUS,

EpUCK WHEAT FLOUR.-5o sacks Prime Buck
Wheat Flour. reed this day and for sale by
noVI5C Z. II. COOK e. SON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08

HOMEMADE MD EUHUFkaN IAFUhIhU
OF all colors and descriptions.
WAITING orders to be made into che most fashion
"A able Boots Caters for after the latest
France the Eastern cities All varieties
slips CATERS with heels high enough suit the
most ladies' perfect OF
children large and small the fashionable Boot and
Shoe store Of sept23-3m JOHN RASCH.
SALAR ATUS.-Iooboxes pure Saeratus in lb papers;
hhls
2Okeas 100 lbs each do. received and for
sale by PRESTON BROS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
guHRWOOD ECuSE.

OOIJ
YSyHE subscriber has taken the above house. and mas
entirely refed and refurnished it, and is prepared
entertain the patrons of the house in satisfactory
manner He has rented the brick Stable. owned by
Mr. Peter Burke and has goOdstock ofhOrses and
tiages to let.
ThestabIeislarge clean and WE'LL ocated. and good
1osterare in attendance Parcularattention
will be paid the of horses him for keep
ng and in all Irespects the public, Ia find the Sher
wood House good Hotel. fiyS.tfl ]. A. BYERS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
SOMETHING INTERESTING.

SOMETHING INTER ESTING.
L. K A H N
been receiving his Clohing Store Main street
selected stock Mems aud Boys nohng brought
city; satisfy everybody the
nvites the pSblc to call and examine his stock and judge
Ng Any kind of Clothing made up order the short
est notice. sepl0-1md
SUNDRIEs.-5bb bbls Gloves;
gross Mexican Mustang Linimentf
Is bbs assorted Nuts. just received and for sale
oct27 PRESTON BROS.
THE LONG NIGHTS ARE COMING
A Bafd then on Main ysss
Tboq confined during the day can csmbne both
and amusement a: Thomas Rowling Alsy Bulls Head
wM. D. THOMAS in returning thanks for past patronage
the da week or month His aecommodations are first rate
ttention will he prid the comfort of his
spacious wagon Yard atsacheG u oet24
SVNDRIES.-25 Beels Cotton BEDFORD Rope
- % reels Hemp BEDFORD rope; IS do1 seivesi
oot24 PRESTON BROS.
p33W,DEREED. CRTsHEB AND Refined sU-
oct24 s. E. GILBERT s CO.. Sycamore stre ct.
CASTEROIL.
bhls and half hbIs No cold pressed superior ar
noTl ''"-' HALLooK sToDDARD
ST. CHARLES HOTEL,
PORTLAND, KY.
THE Lessee Of this newly erected and adm-
rally adapted HOTEL takes pe in announcing to
the public eneralv and especially arriving
departin the Portland Wharf thatth house is
pley furnished and ready for the accommodation of Guests
Every item of Furniture bedding and indeed the building
throughout fitted with articles expressly
for the house
ssusted the is immediately at landing
the principal shipping poist svle where
all her first arrive and from whence they
part the West and South this house convenience
and comfort the traveller heretofore experienced
this point
the of the Propri thi.
ocoauand liberal share of pubie
age because The House with its
grounds cool shady and convent
unsurpassed a house. It shall
frst-cas Hote-lacking of the essentials
an establishment
from his long connection with Hotels in louisville Is
will assistn the general management
The patronage the public respectfully solicited
y3I-tf W. W. OWEN, Pro pristo r
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TENNEYSs sORENsON,

TENNEYGr SORENSON,
GROCERIES LIQUORS, OORNER
VINE STS., EVANSVILLE IND.
this formed
the purpose doing a wholesale Grocery and Liquor
business Eavng uccsHed the business of Messrs Alis
Howes purchased herstock and made additions to make
shall be able offer good barganL
FOR CASH as any house Evansville. any city in the
X. 3 TENNEY,
s. SORENSOk.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
OLASS 22.
To he drawn in the City Aana. Georgia. in public on
Saturday Dec. 20 1885, on the
PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS.
CAPT. AL s 40, 0 D q!
3.2SO PEgIZES!

$50 prizes amounting 'VOV
Whole Tickets $40; Halves s5; Quarters s21z.
5000 prizes $40 will be determined by the last figure
the nu m that prize. For example, if
the humber drawing prize ends wi No then
All the tickets number ends in will be entitled to
$40 If the number with No 2. then all the tickets
where the number will be entitled to s0 and
to
cersfcaes Packages will be sold at tie following rates
wi ich the risk: 4co
do do 10 Halt DO ~
do 10 quarter 90 10
Address orders 70 Tickets Certificates either to
s SWAN & CO.. Atlanta. Ca. or
Maoy23-f S. SWAN Montgomery. Ala.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
rO TME LADIES.

SSUEpRIES.-
~ bhl Cream Tarter. warranted pure:
$50 Reams ar. Letter and Comm ercial paper;
hbls Gloves: hbls Alun:
10kags Salt Peter: 20 Sulpher.
100 Mats Cinuarn.a. cask Sal Soda:
IN keys Red Lead NutDegs;
% hags penper an mice: ! cask Littnage;
1c1sA Lirusrice Rst1: 5n toxps Pepper
2Sgross PLAYING Cards: 5On Tbs shoe Thread;
100 hayes Shawl ng Soap: 5o doz shoe Prushes:
900 Percussion Caps just received ond for sale nv
PRESTON BROS.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
ID. 5. AN DER SON
.MER HANI TAIL OR,
CHARLES BARNU NJ ,


Watc IN cs. ClOckss JeNgeIry, &c
STREET. BETWEEN LOCUST,
Evansville, Ind.
WATCHES AND JEW EI2Y.
TNNHE subscriber has fine of
. JEwELRY which he is cell cheaper than
cash. His stock consists part Watches var
styles and ices; Jewelry of all kinds quality. in
cludng Gold Stone. Mosaic Coral setts;
silver Chains. Bracelets Loekets Necklaces Rings
Gold Slides Sleeve Buttons. Gold Pins spoons
Silver Thimbles. Guards.
&c. In almost rything usually JeweIrv tore
all Of which will be warranted nd will
sold cheaper than offered before citv call
those derous of purchasing is respscty solicited
Clocks Watches and Jewelry of all repaired She
best and work warranted.
jy22-tf CWAS. BARNUN.
NEW FEED STORE.
sECOND CANAL STREETS
THNHE undersigned viii hond
of Family Flour No fresh Meal Ear Corn. ShelIed
Corn. Oats Bran. Shipstuf Crushed Feed BaIed
nquanes to suit AL trade delivered by
press Send in your orders.
sep35-tf R. B. HART.
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NOTICFs TO FARMERS AND PORK PACKFRG

NOTICE TO FARMERS AND PORK PACKERS.
THNE subscribers usual nurchase Hegs
slaughter and rack for others
commission
We have TWO large TToN TANKS and will buy heads
stea-r them fer ethers at usua1 rates.
All iaurterea will he delivered OF
drsvngA in any part of the city.
dec2-1mdtw SANFTFL ORE & co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
EVANSVILLE AND CRANvFORDSVILLE II. n:
NOTICE I'D SrOCA

"A FINAL adjustment of neres- at the rate of eight
IA annum has been made all tn. paid stock
this Company to the LIST Sept ut Stoekholder will
OF the Company. and receive their
certificates for the By order of the eoard,
Once of f Il O. r. II. Co. JOHN l.. MARTIN,
octI3-2mlk~ Secretary.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

NEW GOODS.
WUSTrece at Mrs McKay's Cap and Trimming Store.
81 Asoan assortment of Window Shades OIL Cloths Ru-
! nh14 1a1 'AH0 00'sf' OA MRS. Mckay.
PAINTING! PAINTING!!
GEORGE G. w A L K E R & CO.,
oRNAMENArAL AND SIGN PAINTING.
LII orders will be attended to with puncuaity and dis
IA patch oSice vennsmans Row. Vine street, between
Second and third streets teb26-tf
%kh BONES city Window Glass sxIO sxl2 1Oxl4 lOx2
ePSH 10xI6 20 extra pint TASKS received this day
and for sale by APPS l. & D. HEIMANN.
HDATEN LEATHER GAITERS.-Gents black drab
cloth leather gather boots Oxford and Prince
Albert the fashionable mandatory Fast
ap12 HENDRICKS & McREA.
EdACASES Ladies Bootees; so cases Child Bootees;
sHsP Mems calf and kip shoe $50 Men boots
for sale by mh3l J. II. MAGHEE & &C.
XWoQD AND wIII.OwwARE.
w 6 doz ass'd Market Baskets
y set ass'd Wooden Mea ures; reel Cotton Rome;
G do1 Shaker Brooms; nests Buckeve Bewles;
70 do Heavy Bed Cords; 12dozCothes reed
sug3O TICKERY & JOHNSTON.
GROCEgIES AND PROVISIONS.
NNHERE can the hungry people get
ES The best of Groceries. dry and wet,
AtZ. ii. Cook & sous.
There's -four and sugar soda
Pines. pickles. buckets and kitchen stuff;
Cigars quite worthy Of puf.
For cash at T. Fl Cook SONS.
Hams. cheese and butter. nice;
All to be hal at tn lowest price.
For cash at H. Cook & SONS.
Corn meal molasses pork aud salt.
ARd further lest the rhvme should halt,
You'll find lust every thing but fault
For cash at 2. H. COOK & SONS.
In fact believe this tale not
No man. except stupid sot.
Can wan for or pot
Or thing that can y he got
To nibble cold or swallow hot
For cash z. II. Cook & SONS.
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SECOND PURCHASE
LOOK OUT!

LOOK OUT!
REMOVAL OF =. MYERS.
Importer of Wines, Liquors and Cigars,
nFALER
Bourbon, Rye, Monongahela & Rectifed Whisky
EHAs removed from his old stand to the new corner Of
Main Water Streets where he invites his friends
and customers to call. sep15
aSREsH BALTIMORE ORsFEtR% reed daily by
n Express a. povI3 z. II. COOK & SONS.
EDOsgN-IOO bbls in good shipping order for SAFE
Ia nov3 GEO. FOSTER & CO.
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GENT for the Genuine Pa. p. W Flour.-50OO Genuine
- reed BY railroad and for sale by .
hhc2 & NJ.
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FIFEn. nEA RONnRIO.
SPRENG GOODS!!

ENT receiving the largest desirable
HE took of DRY GOODS. BOOTS, SHOES, HATS
GAPS and offered in this market which
respectfully in vite tine trade.
ap+ J. s. JAQU ESS & co.
EOFFEE.-4O bags prime. per Empire. for sale by
" novI3 GEO. FOSTER & co.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-12-08

HWETROPOIITAN BOOTS.-The above article has
lust arrived tits the that such
sfactou ast fBll aRd nriug Come and fit
pairfor SUNDAY. mh2E HENDRTcKS e NcPEA.
HAV-55 bales bright Timothy reed per
y gaa. for sale by mh21 GEO. FOSTER & co.
EREANs.-3no bush small white Ia shirnng order
- by mh2I GEO FOSTER f. co.
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KNrnoDEN WARE.

AH Fo doz aez'd red and blue Rockets:
\ Cedar Tucketz: ass'd Wash Tubs;
70 nests(3 nach n ~ each1 do:
10 10 ass,d Cedar Tubs 25 do Wooden 7owIs
& doz Trava: doz ass'd Churns
ass'd Cedar rhurns' 2"ases hooped Buckets
sep2s T. Fl COOK &soN.
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- reed by railroad and for sale by
dec2 I. & D. HETMANN.
4 40 DRUM 9Id Figs, 50 drum new ;, Figs;
z oFE 30 boxes NJ Rasens; 1000 ID Sultany Prunes;
hbl Filherts: 1000 1bs Almond:
do Brazile nuts bbl Pea receive hv raLroad
and for sale by deep I. & D. HEIMANN.
~ XS Glass Ware; Of size sud discrip-
- iou pn an quart TASKS reed by railroad and
for sale by deep l.. & D. HEIMANN.
IME-Jnss reed sale. 2oo bbIs choice White
3 4 Lime nv TFNNEY & SORENSON.
SSSWOEG-A large ladies', missis and children's
- Shoes received this morningby .
cct3I MCKINLEY
(<UNNN BAGa.-15. roo heavy 2k bushel for sale BY
GE octs r GILBERT co. Sycamore street.
VIEW STOVE STORE!
UANFS SCANTLIN JR of the late firm Of James
- ScantIin ed Stove and Tin Store.
the old State Rank where be intends
keeping large Stoves f the latest rrov1
Msntsl and Tin Ware at whoiesap ana
retail the best terms. GiTs him call before Inx-
hasfng elsewhere. NNT
The daily union., 1856-12-27

You should read Professor Wayand Moral responsibility
has neither latitude longitude boundaries dmen
sons II is not merely conhnsd TO families nextdoOr
neighbO and dependents it extends to all mankind and
II may be assumed first principle Of higher law that
every individual is morally responsible not only for his el
ow-eEens but for the whole human race and the entire
human race for every individual II is ioustock COM
pany and each member responsible for the whole Know
sir anything less than universal beneyolence sin,
and that acts Of charity confined within sphsre which
does not comprehend the whole universe what the Scrip
ture justly calls filthy rags" What you shrinking
at my friend2
Stump Parson At the burden you have just laid my
shoulders hardly stHgger under IT, The idea OF
being responsible for all my fellow wcreatures is appalling
Prophet But you should remember that all your fellow
equally responsible for you and that balances
the account
Stump ParSOn That's true great many hands make
light work and when to think of it, shall have
30 many share my responsibility, that doubt whether
shall feel il at all Besides have every to be
eve that much pains being taken every for the
rest of his feowcreatures and they for him. shall all
become perfect together unless should happen that every
man should rely his neghbors responsibility instead OF
| his
Prophet Oh danger of that; and II there were where
Is the harm of it2 But pulling out his watch like
cussing peliminares that have left for the main
question. have engagement for this very hour and
must bid you good morning. Meet me here tomorrow
at O'clock and win proceed at to settle the plan
of the next campaign. EteunLJ
The daily union., 1856-12-27

which has crowned the labors OF Lieut. Bergman in this
important work win enduringly connect his name with
this the greatest enterprise Of the Age and IL will 20 down
TO postey along with that Of the distinguished head OF
the Naval Observatory the claiming the discovery Of
the teegaphe plateau founded upon data furnished by
the other and that other in having demonstrated the Prae
eabity OF telegraphie connexon between Europe and
America.
There is enough for the fame Of both those mertorous
and distinguished naval officers and an admirer Of boh
1t gratifying believe that the public win award to each
the merit to which each Is entitled.
These newspaper controversies, however, not well
calculated TO subserye the true interests Of either and this
is evident from the fact that after the publication OF
Mr. Maurys attack upon Lieut. Bergman there appeared
in recent number of Philadelphia paper interesting
article reviyiDg the claim Of Gen. H. Hubbel and Col
Sherburne to the discovery Of Maury teegaphc plateau
aud also TO their being the first TO suggest telegraphie
eonnexon between Europe and America.
Thus has this controversy perhaps been the means Of
raising question to the true dscoverer Of the eegraphc
plateau and it suggests in this connexion the wisdom OF
prohtng by the lesson incucaed in the fable Of the ami
pal which unhappy lost his beef by indscreety opening
his mouth to take hold Of its shadow in the water b.