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Character Of S. S. Prentiss as an Orator.

If amongst American orators, Webster was
the DemOsthenes, and Clay the Cicero, Prem
tiss was nothing less than the LySias of lis
day. Indeed, it may be questionable whether
Prentiss, was not, in some respects, Superior
to either of the men who, by common consent,
stood at the head of American orators during
their generation. In fluency and capiDuSress
he clearly surpassed them both. Never did
IA fountain bubble up from the ground With
more natural and easy flow than the words
from his lips; and never did brook go on its
way with a more melOdiOus murmur, than tEc
accents from his tongue. In ole respect his
speeches were like those of Ueoige WhiteGeld
alI Aaron Burr-they never could be report.
ed. This is made very apparent in the two
volumes before us. Tne form, the skeletons
of few of them are given, but the life, TIE
soul OF his elOqucnce are not there. That
wild luxuriance, that eXuberapce of fancy,
that inexhaustible richness of imagery which
appeared to be inspired by the tune and ec
casion, and which it was his misfortune that
he did not or could not commit TO paper,
those the two volumes before Us do not fur
niSh. For paItizan politics he never had
much aptitude He became L politician 10y
accident rather than by design for ne had
rather q noble disdain of the arts of the dema-
gogue, and like John Randolph, sometimes
offended the people by refusing to tatter
them. In mere electiOneering, be made rs
the like result But when the point WIS to
be carried by eloquence, when the heart and
the reason were to be assailed his triumph
came. We well remember the occasion of his
address in Faneuil Hall Everett had spoken
and Peley Sprague, both eminent orators; and
many from the South and the North had We'd
with one another in professions OF patriotism
and in stirring appeals. At length man rose
with kindling eye, and a ruddy blaze OF
health and excitement upon his cheek. 1t was
Prentiss, a native OF Maine, aIesident of
Mississippi. All were attentive; and from
the moment he opened his lips, it was like
the outbursting of torrent. Words rusn-
ed forth, laden with thought, as spontane-
ously, to all appearance, as the stream leaps
from the rock. The whole range cf natu .
AMI the whole field Of English litera uIe
seemed at his command. OF course ii was tie
result of effort previously made, as we'll as IF
natural aptitude; but the appearance was
that Of inspiration. From Lature to books
and from books to nature, he swept to ami fro
as he went flashing on to the close aud when
he sat down the universal sentiment was, that
on that day Prentiss had surpassed all others.
Quarterly Rsvtep.
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A KING Down HArcHwAY One day,
when the flagship of an American commodore
was lying in the bay of Naples she was hon
ored by a visit from the King and Roy al family
with suite, who came in gilded bsrges, and
the full parade of royalty The ship was
dressed from deck to truck in holiday attire !;
sde boys were mustered at the ropes, the
marines presented arms, the guns thundere
firth n royal salute, and the commodore vel
c c'med his guests to the quarter-deck with the
politeness betting an officer of rank.
One of the suite, a spindle,shanked and
gaudily attired Neapolitan, strayed away
f fom the psrty. and cruising about midships,
esp ei a windsail, an object he had never seen
bef re. As it was fully expanded by the air,
he took il for pillar, and, folding his arms,
lea ed against it, hen it yielded to bis weight,
an be disappeared below, heels over head,
IN q velocity that was actually marvell ,us,
a, was his escape from injury The mishsp
chanced to have only one witness This Wa
a veteran tar, who approaching the quarier-
deck, and touching his hat, said, respectfully,
q 1 beg pardon, commodore, but one Of hsaI
are Kings has fallen dOtvn ths haichuoLy
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Luxury Of Kissing.

Almost any seccnd-rste writer can s.so-;h.
the common emotions Of the human 49,, -.
IL needs n master hand 10 describe IN.
quisitc intensity and thrilling joy of vsr,,
atectionate kissing 1t is a kind of test. .hsr
for poetic writing. Few can iump il We
copy below few Of the best attempts we have
ever seen The FIRST is by young lady in the
hrst year of her courtship:
Let thy arm tvine
Around me like a zone Of love
And thy fond lips, so soft,
10 mine be passionstely pressed
As they have been so oft1'
The next is by a lady, who, perhaps not
:uPer0r 70 tne preceding one Unnatural ability,
Is still far more graphic, and her nroSuction
smacks OF experience. 1t was penned during
ner engagement, but the time Of her inspira.
tion is not certain:
Sweetest love
race thy dear arm beneath my dropping hesI,
hnd LEI me lowly nestle on thy heart;
Ihen turn those sole liz orbs on me ana nra~.
MY parting lips TO taste the ecstacy
impaired by each long and lingering klss.n
The next in the climRctic series is bv Tan.
nyson, poet laureate Of England II case
OF Iuolal sucuon-a strong case. IL is main
tanned by cis-Atlsntic critics that the word
" SOUL in the last line but one should be
" sole This criticism does credit TO the
crlucs, and being approved, would do the
A.
dy shoe through her lips would be discoverv
second only to the North West passage -
Last night when some one spoke his name
From my swift blood that went and came.
thousaed little shafts Of flame
Were shivered In my narrow frame.
% low, u fre Once he drew
Mth one long Kiss, nv whole soul through
MY lips, as sunlight drinketh dew
Alexander smith humor is peerless. He.
under the influence Of a kiss is reckless
bloody, and dangerous to all mon arcbicsI in,
stitutlons To do all he says needs onIy the
impulse Of ''tlmid" kiss. Just submit Alcx-
ander to such kiss as the second lady speaks
ABOUT ana he would uaseat the Czar and run
riot over his throne in a single night "Cboke
of that fellow, you who have friends among
the ladies.
MY soul leaped up beneath thy timid kiss;
hat then TO me Were groans
Or pain, or death Earth yras round NJ hr,ss
seemed 70 walk on thrones -
Mdnehtttsr MirroT.
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STOVES, GRATEs, &c.

fTNHE SUBSCRIBER BEGS LEAVE TO
Il inform his numerous patrons, and the public
generally Of Washington, Georgetown and sur
rounding country, that he has Just received the
very largest stock Of STOVES, q RATE 3,
RANGES and HOT-AIR FURNACES ever be-
fore offered in this market, OF which he asks
examination, feeling assured that for durability
Of castings, economy In consumption Of fuel
beauty Of design, and simplicity Of construction,
Having personally selected this stock from the
most celebrated Northern and Eastern FOundries
with a single eye to the use, not merely the sale
ofthe article customers rely upon fair dealtng
and fair prices In all cases
Chilson's Hot air and Ventiating Furnace
Hayward, Bartlett 4 co 8 Portable Pot Furnace
J l.. Motifs Invincible" Tubular oven
Range.
ii Ponds Union Double Oven Range.
Bsebe's Range.
Improved Lltrobe, Feinonr, Hot Air Parlor
and Gas Burner Stoves for heating the room In
which 1, Is set, and the room abnve, a very beau
ful ornament for the PaIlor, taking up no room,
and consumes no more fuel than common Radl-
atOr.
"Invincibls'' Cooking Stove, Tubular Ovens,
for coal wood, which for durability Of castings,
economy In consumption Of full and the superior
manner In which II performs It's duties Is the
very best Cooking Stove extant 1 ask an ex-
animation Of nv list OF references and letters Of
recommendation, numbering tive hundred resi-
dents Of this city, who have this unsurpassed
New World Cook, pretty pattern and excel
lent operator
Hue Ridge, a heavy article and good baker.
Victor Cook, Flat Top, for coal wood, i
beautiful pattern, and heavy; a new cook, manu-
factured In Troy, ". just recsived
Morning Star for coal or wood, with summer
arrangement In hearth and roaster behind
Light Street Complete Star, for coal or wood
without summer arrangement IN hearth, very
heavy.
Victor Complete Cook, Cook g F avorite, Kitchen
Companion, Planter, Emporium, Fanny Forres-
ter, and q number Of other patterns Of Cook
Stoves.
Parlor, Cook, and Dining Room Stoves
Chamber Stoves, open and close Front, In 30
different styles
Hall and Once CannOns, all sizes and qualities
Russia Sleet and CAST Iron Radiators, &c, for
Parlors, all patsras.
Parlor and Cha nber Crates from the very best
manufacturers in New York Builders will do
well TO examine this department
Together with a general assortment of all re-
quisitss for the Kitchen and Dining room
AL goods delivered free Of charge TO aoy par,
OF the district at my risk
Tin and Sheet Iron work made TO ord o, bvcon
pe:P-. worEmen.
Old accounts Will be settled before opening new
ones.
Terms positively cash; unless ssotherwisea agreed
upon at the time Of sale.
My store will be kept open until 10 O'Clock
IN for the special accomnods tion OF those who
cannot make IL convenient TO call during the dav
where the same assiduous attention will be pafd
In giving all information required
JAMES SKIRVINS,
Washington Stove Depot,
No. 287 9 T. cor. Pa sv. and flth street.
sc l6 I'm (lntel Organ
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VOL. VIII.
OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May q, 1856.
Notice is hereby given to the holders Of the
stock issued pursuant to the act of Congress OF
I'D July, 1916, that such stock is redssmable by
its terms and will be paid at the Treasury on th
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the 18th
Of November next, when interest thereon will
cease
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, In addition
10 the Interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest FOR the money to reach
the vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
the LIST day Of June and the 3lst day Of July, in
elusive, one-hah Of one per cent on the amounts
specified In the certificates;
On such stock received between the lst ana 3lst
days Of August, one fourth OF one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3lst dav of
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, will be paid.
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the DUP
chase money; and when sent prior to the 1st July
the current half years interest mutt also be as.
signed by the present stockholder, otherwise such
Interest will be payable as heretofore
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks Of the United States that this department
Will purchase the same between the 1st day Of
June and the lst day Of December next unless
the sum OF 81 ,5OO, ,0OOs be previously obtained
and will pay for the same, In addition to tie in
crest accrued from he day Of the last dividend
ofinterest, and one days additional Interest for
the money to reach the vendor, the following rates
Of premium:
On stock Of the loan Of 1912, a premium Of 10
per cent;
On stock Of the loans Of ls47 and lsis premium
Of Is per cent;
And on stock issued under the act of 9th Sen.
sember, 1880, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
De duly assigned to the United States by the par.
'y entitled to receive the money; and II sen. pre-.
Vious to the 1st July, the current half years in
sereSt must also be assigned by the present stock
holder, otherwise the interest fer the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore
Payment for all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE
m2y.dtl2Nov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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MRS. ~. III, SMlTH,

420 ID street north, bstcsen 9th and 7tk,
QEGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE LADIES
that she is prepared TO give Instruction in classes
and private lessons, in the art Of MAKING WAX
FLOWERS and VASES. Also, Wax Fruit and
ornamental Leather WORK
Ladies wishing to avail themselves OF this op-
portunity Of acquiring a most beautiful accom-
pishment will please call early as possible, as
Mrs. 5. does not contemplate remaining lorg In
the city.
Wax Flowers In Glasses, per term OF IL les.
. -
Wax ruit In Glasses, per term Of II lessons. IS
Private Lessons 81 each-Vases $40.
Boquets and Vases, Wreaths, Single Flowers
&c for sale, or made to order au 26-6m
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VERNEr's METHOD OF PAINTING.

VERNET's METHOD OF PAIsrING.-The me
thDd of portrait painting introduced in Pari.
by Horace Vernet, the well known artis;, con.
sists first, in mixing the colors with olive OIL,
which avoids the drying of the colOrs and the
cleansing of the brushes When the painting
is finished layer of the absorbing earth is
applied to the back Of the canvass, the oil Is
absorbed and the painting becomes a pastlle
or crayon drawing The earth is then re
moved and coat of fax seed oil is su ostitu.eo,
which penetrates the colors, and the work Is
done. This method is said to be superior 70
any other practiced in this beaethsi ar, anu
the pictures are described as OF pecu'ar eA'
cellence.
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GENTLENIEN,S EMPORIUM.

GEORGE w. HINTON HEREBY RE-
~ turns his thanks to his old and steadfast A
customers and the public generally for the II
Increasing patronage bestowed upon him VA
at his EN- MPORIUM OF FASHION, on .AH.
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and streets
and next door east Of Frank TaylUr's Bookstore,
where may be found large assortment OF rich,
tasteful and valuable Goods, Tench, English,
Italian, Chinese, and American Of all kinds for
gentlelnen's wearing apparel. Said goods will be
cut and made up In the most tas eful, fashionable
and durable style, sgreeably to orders, AID at the
shortest rOtice, and upon the most reasonable
terms. Please cali and examine The richness and
style OF the goods and the faithful and durable
manner In which they are made up to suit Gus
TONERS
George w. Hinton embraces this occasion to
announce to the public that he has formed CO.
partnership In business with Mr.. WILLIAM Z.
TRRL, foI nlerly OF Virginia, by whose aid, as
sistance and constant attendance at the store tine
business Of the Emporium will be greatly facili-
tated
N -6eorge w. Hinton hopes that such OF
his former patrons as have uncancelled bills al
the store will be pleased TO call and settle the
same, as the season Is changing and short settle
ments make long friends. Sc l9-u
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| EVENING
| COMMERCIAL AND MATHEMATICAL
|

Two MEET A NECESSITY AND A DE
Il mand In the city, the Principal Of the Union
Academy. has concludei to open, In the verv
pleasant Rooms Of the Academy, corner Of llth
street and New ork avenue, recently fitted up for
the purpose, thoroughly organized EVENING
SCHOOL, for such young men, otherwise EN-
ployed during the day, as wish TO spend their
evenings IN htting themselves thoroughly fol-
successful business
Inc institute will be opened October 18th five
evenings each week, frGm to OK O'Clock with
Two or three lessons In each study, each week
Glasses will be formed in Book Keeping. Pen
,nansn1P, and various Branches Of the Higher
Mathematics; and also In Foreign Languape,
or terms and further particulars, see circulars
al the BOOK Stores. or call on the Principal
sc 2O-lm n. RICHARDS, PftncipsI
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No. 500
NOTICE OF THE EsrABLISHMENT

~ OF TWO ADDITIONAL LAND OFF,
CES IN THE TERRITORY OF MINNESO-
Ia In pursuance Of the act OF Congress ap-
proved July g. 1856, entitled AN act to establish
two additional land districts In the Territory Of
Minnesota embracing all that portion Of the
Territory which lies north Of the line dividing
townships as and 49, north OF the base line east of
the Mississippi river, and north OF the nearest
township line, to be determined hereafter by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Ofice, west Of
said river, extending thence west to the Missouri
river said districts to be called the
and northwestern" districts, which districts are
divided by the line dividing ranges eighteen and
nineteen west, 1t is hereby declared and MADE
known that the land Offices for said districts are
established for the present "a follows: That for
the northsdstern district at the town Of BucH
ANAN," on Lake Superior, and that for the north-
Uestern at the town Of " OJIBwAy,n on the Mis-
sissippi river, at the mouth Of Mudd river.
Given under my hand, at the city OF Washing
ton, this third day Of October, A ID. 1855.
BY order Of the President:
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
OC 6-law6W
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Educational.
COURSES FRENCH.

MONS STAUBLY, PROFESSOR OF MOD.
Ni ern Languages, will open his rooms at No
4S6 Twelfth street. on the frst Of October for the
purpose Of forming Glasses In French.
Inc scholastic year will embrace foIty- four
weeks, divided into two Sessions OF twenty two
weeks each. The course Of instruction viii In
cal Glass.
The method Of instruction invariably secures
rapid progress
Terms: $40 per Session Of TWENTY-FIVE weeks
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MISS HEWITT'S
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING

No. je7, corner Of N.U York arsnue and 13th st.
'TNHE SCHOLASTIC YEAR COMMENCES
l. the first Monday In September and ends the
last Friday In June, and is divided into two ses-
sions.
The Principal will be assisted by the most com.
petent English and French resident teachers, and
every -cility offered for pursuing Music and all
the various branches Of modern accomplish
ments.
For further particulars, terms, &c, see Circu-
lars at bookstores or at the residence Of the Prin
clpal. au 26-3td eotf
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8ALLAGHER'S
S u N RIS e A IR-T IGH T

A New and Splendid Large Oven

FOR COAL OR WOOD
-Four Sizes: No. 3, z, =, y.
10 Is only necessary TO say, that after very many
years Of experience, and being fully conversant
with all Of the various kinds Of Stoves which
have been invented on the down draft principle
that have taken advantage Of every well known
Improvement that has from time to time been
made, particularly In reference to the formation
and Construction Of the fues, which are ALWAYS
necessary 10 be large. and have fully applied
every improvement and combined them all In the
Stove Is EIade very heavy and Is good substan-
tial article; / have made them extra hsary in all
the parts where long experience has proved II to
be important, and can assure my custom ers that
l have spared neither pains nor expense In get
ting II up; and IL will not be eXcelled by any
stove now known, Of a similar character; / am
convinced that II will at once become a standard
StOvr
IL have fully tried them In every way with
Wosd and Coal, and strongly recommend them
to the public. They operate IN ths most satisfac-
tOrv manner. Patentee:
A J. GALLAGHER, Philadelphia
For sale only by
G. WOODWARD SON.
Next door TO c Woodward old stand,
Pa. av., between 10th and 11th sts No 3lS.
N. B.-Al,o, a very large assortment Of the
latest and most approved patterns Of crates, Par
lcr, Chamber, Id ming Room, OfSce and Store
stoves OF ali sizes, for wood and coal, that the
North can furnish, best suited to this market.
You will do we'll to call and examine our as
sortment Of goods. We will take great pleasure
In showing assortment We are sure that
our Goods are very low, as we buy for cash.
IL fRkxs CASH. au29-2n
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n Scolding is the pepper Of matrimOny
and the ladies are the pepper-bores! SosaJ :
an old fogy bachelor. We would give hi'
name, but are afraid that the peace Of >
neighborhood might be disturbed by the hO -
Of broom handle,
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Removed 20 367 Penn'a avenue, South side,
OPfOsIIE THE NATIONAL HOTEL.
NEW GROCERY, w,SE, AND LIQUOf
STORE.

TNH T. SUBSCRIBEE 3E6S LEAVE TO
IL inform his friends and the public, that he
has opened a new store, No 367 Penn. avenue,
between 4 and 9th streets, dye doors east Of 9Th
street, where he intends 70 keep constantly on
hand . large and varied assortment Of Foreign
and Domestic WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS,
.nd FINE GROCERIES, consisting Of fine
Teas, sugar, Con.e, lour, Soap, olives, aisins,
Co, Pinet & Co, and Col. Chadard's Brandies In
Csses, Dernijohns, and Casks. Old Jamaica
Rum, Sherries, MADEIRA, Port Of various descrip-
cases, Champagne Cider. Brandy Fruits, Rev
no!d's Edinburg Ale, Annesetti, Mares hino,
Curacoca, Absynth. Champagnes, and large and
varied description OF Havana Cigars Also
Stonghton Bitters aud Fever and Ague Bitters,
Porter, Ale and Cider.
JONAS. y. LEVY,
Ally No. 367 Pa. ay., bet. ~ and 9th SITS.
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S1S8 Ek'y
Improved Sewing Machines

To which was granted the Highest Award Of
the Paris Exhibition, tn hereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
fINHE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS MA
l. chine has simplined them In many respects
and they are ecapableof executing twice the amount
Of work they did formerly In any given time
They are without question the only Machine. ca
pable Of sewing every variety Of goods perfect; q
Shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
Of needle and thread In such manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
Manufacturers, planters and families will find
them the only safe Machines to purchase as they
are built strong and durable, and not likely to
get out Of order.
We have machines with .guages attached, for
binding hats, cap fronts, gaiters, &c.
sIlk, Thread, Cotton, Needles, L O., constantly
on hand, at the lowest rates.
Persons desirous ofinf0rmation regarding Sew
ing Machines will please address
i. NJ. SINGER CO.,
los Baltimore street, Baltimore.
N B.-We are prepared to exchange these ma.
chimes fer old machines Of any kind Terms lib
esal Persons who have been lnducedto purchase
4 Inferior machines under the pretext Of being
cheap, will find this q benefit Indeed.
mar 1G-u