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The Mount vernon Estate.

A correspondent of the New York Tribune,
speaking of the proposed purchase of this es-
tate, says:
/" But Mr.. Washington ,ciU sell to the United
States or to the State of Virginia, and his price
to either is 100000. For this he proposes to
give only the two hundred acres or SO next
the Potomac which include the house and
tomb of Washington, and which, had they not
been Washington's, would not fetch $40, 00O.1
He will only sell with the understanding that
the place is to be kept as it should be, not as
it has been,] as patriotic memorial of the il
lustrious dead.
hear that Mr.. Washington derives quite
an income from Mount Vernon, notwithstand.
ing its sterility. He received 81 500 last year
OF the steamboat which plies between Wash.
ingon city and Mt. Vernon for the privilege Of
landing passengers at the latter, and he has
just sold timber off the place to the amount of
$4,000, to be manufactured into Mount Yer
non canes, snuff boxes, &c. | believe this
trade is yet In its infancy, aud is expected to
expand. Mr. Washington is some IS or 40
years old, is married and has five children-the
youngest Ian infant is son, and the only
male child born in the Washington mansion
since it became suehn
The same writer says that he knows gen.
tleman who says he would give $25000O for
the place, and thinks he could then make
good thing of it; but he can't it, Of course
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-17

In the Lunatic Asylum at Columbus, Ohio,
is pair of insane lovers. Mental anxiety of
a peculiar character is supposed to have de-
ranged the intellect of the young man, who
was sent to the Asylum some time ago, cured,
it was hoped permanently, and sent home.
While at home he fell deeply in love with a
young girl, who returned his devotion, and
they became tenderly attached to each other.
But unhappily the nalady returned upon the
young man; he was separated from the object
Of his love, and sent back to the Asylum. Left
to herself, to muse upon her bereave nent, and
the sad destiny of her lover, the mind Of the
young girl became also affected, almost, as il
might seem from sympathy, and it was not
long before she, too, was immured within the
walls which sheltered him. They are both
there now. Occasionally they seem 10 have
recovered their reason, and are permitted to
hold interviews with each other. In one of
these, the poor girl begged her lover 10 marry
her, bat he replied with melancholy, real
enough TO bring tears from the listeners" You
know we cannot be married, Ellen, we are IN.
fit for that happiness-poor, unfortunate crea-
lures that we areF-.Sdndusky Register.
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all probability it is the encouragement thus
given by our President to the Legitimists of
Costa Rica which has induced them to declare
war against Nicaragua. But whilst this en-
enlargement and denunciation of the new gov
eminent by President Pierce has excited inva,
sion from abroad, it has failed to stimulate in.
surrection or the slightest commotion in that
State. Happy would we be, if the evil would
terminate here but whilst our course has de-
feated treaty being made by the American
envoy, COL Wheeler, with the Walker.Rivas
Government, most favorable to all our inter
ests-agricultural, manufacturing, navigation,
and ommercial-England, it is feared, has
availed itself Of our error to negotiate treaty
with the new government, most favorable to
British interests, and France, it is believed, is
prepared to follow. Such are the injurious con.
sequences resulting from the fatal blunder of
our President, and he ought at once to retrace
his steps, if he does not wish to deprive us now
and forever of the markets of Nicaragua, and
drive their Government, by repeated insults
and ndignities, into bitter hostility to this
country. We trust, however, that the Govern
ment and people of Nicaragua will soon be
made to learn, in an authentic form, that
President Pierce, in thus violating the law Of
nations and the rights of Nicaragua, has mis-
represented the people of the United States.
That Great Britain is preparing to take advan-
tage Of our error, is proved by the article from
Blackwood's last Edinburg Magazine, already
published by US.
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Supreme Court of the United states.
TUESDAY, April Is, 1856.

No. 80. J. W. Goslee ct al, owners Of the
steamboat Autocrat appellants, ps Theodore
Shute ct al, owners Of the steamer Magnolia.
The argument Of this cause was concluded by
Hon. J. J. Crttenden for the appellants.
No. 81. Alexander Dennistoun a Co., plain
tiffs, Us. Roger Stewart. This cause was ar
gued BY Hon. P. Phillips for the plaintiffs, and
submitted to the court in behalf OF the defen.
dant on printed argument by him.
No. 81. John Bacon ct al, appellants, rs
VIM. Robertson ct al. The argument of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. Wharton for the
appellants.
Adjourned until tomorrow at III o'clock.
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WEDNESDAY. Anril l6. la56-

Moses A. Dropsie, esq, Of Pennsylvania,
was admitted an attorney and counsellor Of
this court.
No. 81. John Bacon ct al, appellants, vs.
VIM. Robertson ct al. The argument Of this
cause was continued by Mr.. Wharton for the
appellants, by Mr. Lawrence for the appellees,
aud BY Mr.. Yerger for the appellants.
Adjourned until tomorrow, Ii o'clock.
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a Jefferson, Henry, and Randolph will not
concentrate their energies, in a crisis like this,
upon feeble and incompetent man. We have
paid sufficient respect to the day Of small
things; let US set up shining mark, and ehal-
lenge our enemies to noble conflict.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-17
From the Richmond Enquirer.
OUR CHILDHOOD.
NY A. II. pPENTI(

ny .. d. PRENTICE.
IT'S ssd--yet sweet--to listen,
To the sot winds gentle swell,
And think we hear the music
Our childhood knew so well;
To gaze out on the even,
And the boundless fields OF air.
And feel again our boyhood wish
To roam like angels there
There are many dreams Of gladness
That cling around the past
And from the tomb Of feeling
Old thoughts come thronging fast
The forms we loved so dearly,
In the happy days now gone,
The beautiful and lovely,
So fair 10 look upon.
Those bright and lovely maidens
Who seemed 80 formed for bliss,
Too glorious and too heavenly
For such a world as this
Whose soft dark eyes seemed swimming
In a sea OF liquid light,
And whose locks Of gold were streaming
Ger brows so sunny bright.
Whose smiles were like the sunshine
In the spring time Of the year
Like the changeful CLEANS Of April
They followed every tear!
They have passed--like hope-awsy-
All their loveliness has fled
Oh many heart is mourning
That they are with the dead
Like the bright buds Of Summer
They have fallen from the stem
Yet oh--it is a lovely death
To fade from earth like them
And Yet--the thought is saddening
To muse on such as as they
And feel that oil are beautiful
Are passing fast away
That the fair ones whom we love,
Grow 10 each loving breast,
Like tendrils Of the clinging vine;
Then perish where they rest.
And can we but think Of these
In the soft and gentle spring,
When the trees are waving DER us,
And the flowers ars blossominQ
For we know that winters coming
With his cold and stormy sky
And the glorious beauty round us
Is blooming but TO die
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nag The New York Neaos saws /;

"Mr. Secretary of State Marcy is Said to be
very cross, and at times violent about the
movements in Nicaragua. He does not hest
tate to apply the coarsest and foulest epithets
to General Walker and his gallant followers"
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LATE FROM CALIFORNIA AND MICA
/.


The steamship Empire City arrived at New
Orleans on the 18th instant. She brings the
following news:
The steamship Osprey, which left New York
for San Juan, was burnt at the wharf at King
ston, Jamaica, 18th ult, and was total loss.
She was insured
The Aspinwall Courier, of the 9th instant,
says that Col. Schleissenger, with four hundred
Nicaraguan troops, was defeated near San
Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica, by FIVE
hundred Costa Ricans, under President Mora.
Doubtful.
The Courier also states that twenty Ameri-
cans were taken prisoners and shot
The Costa RIGA army was about to enter
Nicaragua.
From California, the intelligence received
by the Empire City is not important.
The only item of interest from that part of
the United States is, that the Indian troubles
continue in Oregon and Washington Terrific
ries.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-17

you git all the intern you Can if you should
hnd him Don't let him no you have Letter
from Me these from yours With Due Respect
to the postmaster in Newyork s. B.
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The Want OF CspitnI.

Many young man looks into the future with
dependency, because he has not the capital
which he thinks is necessary to make sue
cessfnl start in the world. Young men of really
good powers and more than the ordinary share
Of human energy sometimes waste much time
and effort in deyising means to accomplish
set purpose; and thus frequently embarass
themselves by the partial success which they
had proposed, in debt and under heavy OBJ
legations and il they succeed in the end, il is
at the cost of weary, anxious and almost despe-
rate encounters with the perplexities Of their
position. We do not by any means disesteem
the spirit which impels young man to an effort
OF this sort; but it is frequently and generally
the case, we believe, that be can put his demand
Tor the aid Of capital into a better shape.
IRON BEDsTEADs-A letter from Florence, in
Italy, says: "The bedsteads Of this country are
the cleanliest and comelest in the world-of
iron. Extensive manufactures abound for max
ing them in every conceivable shape of beauty
and grace, which are here never forgotten in
utility, and these articles are as convenient and
comfortable as they are tasteful. Notwithstand-
ing the heavy material Of which they are made,
they look as light as gossamer, wrought and
polished so finely, lowered and festooned in
undulating curves, and, with their snowy lace
or muslin curtains, seem tempting one TO fairy
dreams. But their chief claim TO notice l.
freedom from insects. When the bars which
support the mattresses are also of iron instead
Of wood they are indeed insectproof. 1t is 10
be hoped that they are before this introduced
generally in the United States. IL not, they
ought TO be-"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-17
DETACHABLE sAFETY-DEcK SALOON


There is now on exhibition in the rotunda
of the Capitol an ingenious invention of Mr..
W. r. jackson, of Baltimore, which he styles
a Detachable Safety.Deck Saloon" It's in
yentor, in pamphlet, describes it as serv-
ing all the useful purposes Of deck-saloon
for steamer, yet capable of being launched,
in cases OF fire, in three minutes, or ready
for floating Of, in the event of sinking, in one
minute. Mr.. Jackson's pamphlet contains the
certificates of the approval of some of our most
eminent naval and practical men, and we
know of his having the approval, whilst here,
of many members of Congress and officers of
the navy.
1t is matter Of regret that it had not been
adopted on some Of the steamers recently lost
We think that it merits trial.
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M. w. t.. PURCHASE,
EXCELSIOR CARD WRITER,

MANUFACTURER OF METALLIC GRAVERS,
AT WILLARDS.
Dec 90
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FOR PRESID ENT,
JAM Els BUCH A N A N
OF PENNSYLVANI

OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Subject TO the decision Of the National Con-
Uention.
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Bay We have been permitted to copy the
following letter, emitting the names, as lite
rary curiosity:
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from the LONDON LINES,
There is still very remote chance that the
Pacific may not be lost, although the delay of
her appearance on one side Of the Atlantic or
the other gives too much ground for apprehen.
sion as TO her fate. A correspondent, whose
letter appeared in our columns on Saturday
last, therefore argues that we have not at pres
ent any right TO assume the fact Of fatal re.
suit nor 10 relax in our efforts for carrying ms.
sistance TO the missing ship. The chances, he
declares, in favor Of the supposition that she
is still aHoat with disabled machinery, are not
uncomfortable, and so we are bound to act as
though this contingency we're an ascertained
fact.
In the case Of the Pacific, happily, there is no
fact necessity for organizing costly expedition,
or Of despatching squadron after squadron upon
a fororn hope to the dangers Of Northern
Pole. Seafaring men appear to agree in the
conclusion that If the missing ship is above
water at all she must be sought for in an area
sufficiently circumscribed TO render the process
Of investigation easy and expeditions. In the
letter to which we allude, the prevailing theory
as to the probable situation Of the Pacific if
she be still afloat, is set forth with sufficient
clearness. The writer presumes that the ma
chinery Of this noble vessel may have given
way somewhere about the Banks Of Newfound
land. In connection with this probability
two well ascertained facts must be taken
into account. The first is, that the steamer
relied mainly upon her steam power for her
progress through the water. She had very
little canvass, no bowsprit, scarcely any head |
or after sail The next certainty is, that at the |
season Of the year when she must have reach |
ed the waters in question, heavily westerly
gales play over the surface Of the Atlantic. |
Against these it would be idle for any ship to |
struggle unless her sailing powers we're Of
high order. The probabilities, then, are, that
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-27

ton yin be discontinued for the Winter. AL psH azes
,hepd be directed, w. =. n. Army, No. II Marine
BsIk building. Chicago
p,oxi-ions can BE- purhased on more reasonable
term, contiguous 10 'ht Territory than 70 forward hsm
fon The Saier II would, therefore. be better To send
moIey TO pur,hase provisions than TO sepd the pro-
yisior, Money should be forwarded to the Secrets
IL Of the ate organizations OF The e~peccve states
~ N ,be Ns,iopsl Coumit;ee st Chirago Of which H.
". Uurd i Secretary. and G. W. Dole Treasurer.
Our ureeept arrsngeuebis will enable us TO reach
.yery cabin and tent. snd equtably dis roate the
bounty OF the friends Of Freedom
Wehaye reason 10 believe thai 70 GOO farmers and
mechanics who have mesIs 10 DELAY their expenses TO
Ksnsas and sustain themselves While they are prepar-
ing hou for their families anxious TO efngr,te
rtxt Sprrg To al such we woDid say that se have
mace arrangement. with railroads Seapbors &c, 80
hat We csn astst them By furnishing tickets &C. al
reduction Of at least - per cent TIE usual raes Oh
fale And Transportation All such tmi grants who DE-
sire inoiu ation or aid obtain it BY wiring 70 me
subscriber.
We think We have made such arrangements Tor pro-
lection u at articles sent 10 Kansas will not ai into tne
b.rds OF those who are tn enemies OF Freedom Ana
., are fbRy ,at,sfed that # The FREE Sta'e wa are
su,'aiaed 1rGugh tbs UiWer N hGHds, ndt eetH
prder The treseHf orgGnic ldr, df jar LdAd " "' oe
fee trrtcyv Though this - not al that can ana must
be done. ihr population must be the basis VI AL or
efforts The. HEabe sustained there.
Ypu iii Therefore see that the responsibility re -
urop The friends Of Freedom. Aud If they ~" Literally
Of heir abundance supply the means u iced and c0he
the bupeIy end naked and thus retain them Ia The Ter
ritoIy, il cannot be decorated by S!sTe,y. AMY
General A-en: National Ksnss. Committee.
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ARRIVAL or FRENCH REFUGEE 5,


F,cE TIE BIIas0rs AaOicds, Nee 2.
Thee suiv.d here on Fudsy Ii h lat, board -
the BARI Amszon Capt. X irwin Zine + e. chmsa sh)
had been Lsnsp, rCd FROM her nat We l4n1 fJr plt-
20 oiepses and EtO escaped from C4yanue, ole u he
lhnds II Frereh Guiana The a,snneT Of their e.cspe
Vas both Doyt and 0aDge. Gus The mode Of c veg tDce
iron the Is end o,iDg 90 rat consIucied w thenI-
t.ly.s ard nude Of dilt wood. After penous v y
sac # i've days they recf ed Demecara, and f'Ua
thence we're bfought - tbs pot by he bEs above
STATE D. and were taken On ,Tge vi by the French Blev-
oL 1t Society o this city. Quarters ~ procured Tor
them at lhe Strangers Home, on HIGH street bear
Watson and Mr.. Murbead the Superintendent, pad
every stiention 10 their Mort q d convenience.
Duiipg Sunday they were visited by The French cod
Ep,li-h CoLsus and also by number of our French
citizens, 70 whom they communicated freely all the
facts relaipg 10 their escape aud sufernss speaking
v@y biebly of the kJdnese extended TO them BY the
,iicers If The Amazon. They len Baltimore yesterday
afternoon for NewYork, where they have friends and
nil b. able TO fId employment. Their ofenses are
.aid to have been entirely Of political character, and
DO. such az would warrant their e1tfadtion under the
treaty With France which doe. not include ofenses Of
that charscer They were in good spirits q: their sac
cess in reaching this country, and we're received WITH
great warmth and cordially By their country men, Who
furnished them with quarters and means 10 proceed 70
New York.
The refugees above meaboned arived N this city
on Tuesday evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-27

IL sewer - tie vsfaSt< s.essssIs u4si are pro-
pos ,d.d n resue 20 al IL. 1855. -e woali say
briefly: tksi eli nossys s'ies. ssI L. Tic National
Ccan tee have tsst fo-ssssa ~ Tie iaaa Of saf.r.
Dg asS have Jsseas< tlsi5 &c .SsAssa IN sAisiy Tho
AASsss fssv ssSsa go s.faeisAt Lsveyef 10 soppiy
he asstts,s sunt u. WiDa
TIsrs are sSSs. 80 rs,s~ss ~Ls vii require skxh
isF, prsvsssss ssl sssSisse Il ts<p thea III nsrt
ovIhs. AZ ssstAs sSsssa " f1~ ssded pssvioss 70
Ne lssh Of psssnba - 49, ~ tAss Ne Bansyats-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-27

II. ur5ersgttd. cu1sas Of Kansas, would mos
retT.efuy .al The attention Of The friends OF Freedom
b. the States 20 the de,iiuuob and slt-ngs n Kansas
d. mace known to The public by toe Report Of the
G.Idal Agent .! Tie National k.I-As Committee, and
Ul,rs Who have ylsitsd our opp, ssed oouDtD; and
w, ,sIbauy appeal 700 f iinmed ate al, so - 10
,u,pl, lLo,s pLo VII b. deii,oi- -nsss durng the
c,HIpg Hnief, with food, ned. ine aud clothing N
ort,r the Fres-sthis ,stler." may be enabled
= Iensn On ,he la1is vAich they have occupied 70
tb.n homes.
And We would ibdOfss TIE Request made ty the
Ksr,ss Central Committee, that al contributions or
eous;iyps intended f0f B46sAs DO lnlmel lsly for.
vtyded 10 Tie N.t0na aI.is Committee A. Chicago
~ 20 the State ofyaprs.0h u Tho respective states
ana ne reeoa rsnd lLsse organizations the proper
ehsn1s! 10, ell KsLsAs al AID take tbs occ zion
10 proies gais.i al sess ia The hLAiss not adcr.ed
Nv tbess Committees.
VT sosrEfs jIE1sr is1arr.
ii. 1IfDfh q r.. HOLIDAY
NJ CONWAY FOSTER
sihLt skIfn
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PaoyriLxa BuRSSp.-we IssIn from Tae Neg
LssSs. Htsr, tia. g propeller running between tas
sity ed Providence, and loaded with cotton, we
lussS . Saturday night on Long IiAod SooDd' near
Pr I,la.S. The Grew, Il b usdsnsoad were saved.
Yvthes psstsulsn had not t,anpsed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-27

yALuIBLI GIrr.-The Hon. Wn. 6furys yeetsrdAy
made donation 70 TIE Mercantile Library Association
OF ,opy of "Audubon's Birds of America" 10 i've
volumes, four volumes plates, folio tdhion- he sub
serltien price to this and nssnhosnt vosx Q. The
ne Of ih esss We u 900. Boston 1faysa1, leth.
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ARRIVAL OF TEE Esicssos.-The United Sts.e.
Hail steamship ESicsscn, Capt Fowler, which len
Liverpool .. 10 g. m. Of Wednesday, Nov. L., arrived
q ths pert On Wednesday, 2eth, about O'Clock. Her
>evs hss been anticipated by the arrival cftac Persa
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NICARAGUA
-prpx-EsrABLIsHMBNT OF SLAVERY.
-. n. oAss,s..e~ 10. O. h0esry.

n. following s1tIscs from the Piv'ie correspond
aay e, intelligent citizen Of Nicaragua convey
.h,l le mfo nation respec TO that very Interesting
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ArTERsOos SESSION.

ANer ihe re. reading q the resolution,
NJ HEhrY BLACEwsLL spoke OF the Utility Of Dis
tu.s Oh and the ut ice Of bnbg ap al posi- ne
oti,ciiors To kmiD ffr. d. Al. Tie currpn idea US
al b,se women were striving to uDscG Themselves -
Ob'aln something which. II Obtained, wo1d be un.
.Ii.Iabls By them. He reviewed the disabli uss
rIrer which women lsbored in the state o. NeFlOrk
They complained that Shy husband drunken other
use could rob biz vile OF be Gaming ner caG
WI ca ID. wife died the bu-baUdh .d by law the 1hule
OF Ter properly: when The husband died, the wife
e,ud get bur lie third OF her husbAno'a e-taoe No
man could b, state TO place woman On an equality with
usp, 80 far as ttse things we're concerned bat
lie thought hat the right Of suffrage was stu clearer.
Tie bssls Of representation was thai government rested
Cd the consent Of The governed. IL was a maxim
II world over, that every man. however ignorant was
better DUAL sd 10 make ase Tor himself Ii any other
man hOwevsr wise, was ~ make lass for bin. Tue
law .hould be made by those Who had 70 obey
il. From two things women bad been shat
out, bosipess and war, production and desn ucton.
He thought that wonanf right TO engage 10 military
sfairs wee eobceded Il would snnihilate var. WITH
res 10 business che demanded ha. the unconscious
kgislaiiCn Of public opinion should allow woman 10 en-
gage m sny kuaiuess which she could engage IN, and
lot sneer at her. Half the marriages which were no
contracted would n1 be were woman peculiarly indie
pendent. He did not advocate cslbecy. He kue y
hat Q nisn was bet half man until be was well sad
vorihily married. He believed that there Vas 10. q
man or wsDsn among them who was not cspsble oil
weTe If he believed that the command 10 wives 70
ODE, beir husbsDds We to Be understood q the geo
uenan Who syoke Of It this morning seemed to under.
snd D. he skeuld iIst Of III command his wife never
Njse sueAE b. ApfBopy ia thaf sever~l sepkjsuneu