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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01
THE SUBSCRIBER, BOUGHT BOUN.

THE SUBSCRIBER, BOUGHT BOUN.
lS TY LAND WARRANT No So, ,3is, for l60
acres of land, issued und. the act Of Feb. 11th,
ls47, In the name Of Jane Pickard, Stewart ID.
Pickard, Robert b Pickard, William Pickard,
Alexander Pickard, and Mary Pickard brothers,
sisters, and heifs at-lsw Of ohm II Pickard. late
private in Captain Seftrich's Company, Third
Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers, Mexican War.
mailef the same in registered letter. No. "a,
dressed to Hamilton q. FAINT, Washington. d c.
Said letter was either lost stolen. Therefore,
hereby give notice, that intend to apply to the
Commissioner OF Pensions for duplicate Of said
Warrant, after giving the required notice.
J.F. FIKE,
Mount Pleasant, Maury county. Tenn.
mar ll-1aW6W
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BUSINESS MEN OF WASHIN8TUN!
Merchantz. ManufacturerS.

BUSINESS MEN OF WASHIN8TUN.
-.- Merchants, Manufacturers,
HOTEL KEEPERS, AND ALL OTHERS! 4!
WHO DESIRE PORTION OF THE
w Trade Of southern Maryland, are recon-
mended to advertise in
1.-THE PLANTERS, ADvOCATE,n
Published at Upper Marlboro, Prince Georges
county, Maryland, and having a larger circula-
tion than any country paper in the State.
The " Planters Aduocats," has been estab-
lished fer several years, and is well known
throughout the southern portion Of the State, cir
culating extensively In Prince Georges, Ann
Arundel, Calvert, Charles, st. Marv's. and Mont
gomeTy counties, and also In the District Of CO.
Iumbia Being devoted to the interests Of the
Agricultural community, its columns are the
most direct channel to the attention OF farmers
and others, where custom is desirable to the Bal
umore trade.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
One square, and not exceeding three squares,
per year, Sl2; ditto, six months, $5 ditto, three
months, SS.
Address THOS. J. TURNER,
Editor Planters Advocate,
mar 25-eo6t Upp r Marlboro Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

MR.. WILLIAM PALMER, Professor of Sing
u1 ing, &c, having been induced to accompany
his nephew Mr.. Henry Palmer, the eminent pi
anist) on his return to this country, and to take
up his residence in this city, will be happy to re.
eeive pupils for instruction either In Singing or
In the art of Flute Playing, having been assOci-
und T Crevelli, the great vocal master in London,
and under G. Nicholson, the renowned hutist
For terms, De, apply to him, by note or other
wise, at No. s57 Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and 18th streets. au2i-U
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ROYs' JACKETS, BOYS PANTS,
II BOYS VESTS, BOYS SHIRTS,
BOYS COATS, BOYS SACKS,
BOYS DRAWERS, BOYS UNDERSHIRTS
BOYS CAPS, Boys SUSPENDERS,
BOYS COLLARS, BOYS CRAVATS,
Being the largest and finest assortment OF Bows
READY MADE GARMENTS, suita bic for dress
and school wear, to be found this side of New
York, TO which we particularly invite the alton
ton Of Parents and Guardians, assuring them that
all goods will be offered at the lcwest prices
WALL & STEPHENS
3az Pa av., between 9th and 10th sts.
mar - next to Iron Hall.
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TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS AND
HDTEU.A

As SPRING Is RAPIDLY ADVANCING,
"A we take no little pleasure In calling stten-
ton 10 a great Family Medicine-one that Is in
valuable In all climates and all seasons. We
alude 10 J. 4. Levy's celebrated PREMIUM
BlTTERS, perfect cure when there Is loss Of
appetite, Fever and Ague, and General Debility
For sale at the Depot No. 474 Pa avenue
Also, just received, a fns assortment Of
SCOTCH ALES, and LONDON PORTER +,
Brown STOUT, and FALklRk ALE.
Orders addressed to
JONAS y. LEVY,
Wine, Liquors, Cigars, and Groceries,
mar TT 474 Pa avenue
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BLACKsMITaINa 4 BOILER MAKING.

B BLACkSMITHING & BOILER MAKING.
GTNHE u N RSIGNED TAKES THIS
method Of informing his fiiends and the pub
lie that he has commenced the above named
business In all its various branches at the corner
Of Ninth street and Virginia avenue, Usland, }
adjoining the machine shop Of Hall & Co, where,
by strict attention to business he hopes to receive
a share Of public patronage. All orders addressed
as above will receive prompt attention.
IL Repairing done at the shortest notice.
SMITH PETIT.
Formerly Superintendent Of Boiler Department
Of the Eagle Iron Works Of VIM M Ellis L
Bro. mar l5-1m*
}. CONNELLY, Undertaken,
No. AS Seusnth street, vest side, let. G. awd II,
WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the
w citizens Of Washington and
the adjoining counties that he Is -
prepared to attend to all orders at
the shortest notice and the most liberal terms,
He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction
on all occasions. He guarantees to preserve the
dead In the warmest weather for any length Of
time
large supply Of ready made COFFINS Of
all sizes and qualities, always on hand.
Shrouds, Carriages, Hearses, and every other
article furnished Of the best quality
A share Of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. mar 94-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

rLOCKS-CLOCKS- KS-CLOCKS-AG GREAT
~ variety OF CLOCKS, all warranted to IN
keep good time one year, at 21t
]. ROBINSON'S, tWI
39 Pennsylvania avenue, S
mar 2l-1m opposite Browns Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

JAS. r. MCINTOSH L co.,
D r A P E Rs AND TAILORs,
Penn. avenue. near * street, (Anusrieam Hotel, }
LAVE JUST RECEIVED THEIR SPRING
III GOODS. Cloths Of all colOrs fine a.
finish Cassmers, and elegant styles Of Silk
and other Vestings, suitable for spring M
and Summer wear, which we are prepared III.
to make up in style to suit all tastes and on fair
terms.
Also, Gentlemen's FURNISHING GOODS,
consisting Of Ties, all eolors; Shirt, Collars,
Umbrellas, Gloves. and all goods in that line
Also, new style Of Driving OF Travelling Coat,
waterproof, to which the attention of the pubic
IL Invited Call and examine. mar 12-eo3w
SPRING OPENING OF 1856.
UWE SU b IBER HAS JUST RE-
turned from the Eastern Markets with -.
one OF the largest and most varied assort- ~
ments OF FRENCH BONNETS, adapted ~
10 tne season, ever offered In this market
Also: large stock Of French FLOWERS,
EmBkOlDERIES, RIBBONS, STRAW
GOODS, and CORSETTS.
Ladies DRESS TRIMMINGS In great profu.
sion. s0 r0AN
Particular attention paid to Dress making in
the latest + French styles. Neatness and despatch
may be relied on In all cases :
M. WILLIAM,
Market Space, between 7th and sth streets.
mar 11--eo6w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

PRIME ITALIAN MACCARONI, &c.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LOT OF
prime ITALIAN MACCARONI, Of latest i'm
Portaton Also, fresh Ssrdinss, Anchoives, Bor-
dsiux OIL, Smoked Beef Buckwbeat. Green
Com, fresh Tomatoes, &c, &c, for sale by
mar IL r. M p KING %
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LADIES, PLEASE READ!
lust ARRIVED FROM KINGSTON, JA-
" maica, w. l., and in store for sale by the sub
scriber:
. doz PRUNE CORDIAL, particularly for
ladies' use
Also, for gentlemen, few dozen Of PRUNE
DRAM, so much esteemed for its virtues for the
beneht OF health, about eleven to one O'Clock
Not to be had in any other store but al
JONAS y. LEWIS,
i7i, Pennsylvania avenue
Wines, Liquors, Ssgsrs, a1d fine Groceries.
mar H-tf
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DR. SCHwARTZE'S
Worm Destroying Syrup.

Worm Destroying Syrup.
7NHE ONLY KNOWN REMEDY WHICH
Il never fails to destroy Worms without injury
20 the patient. ltis warranted to be purely vege
table compound, and compared with other prepa.
rations Is pleasant to take, and innocent I'm its
operation. 1t needs but trial to prove its ETA.
cacy. Price Is cents q bottle. For sale at
JOHN SCHWARTZE'S
Drug and Che nical Store,
No. 4o6 Pa. avenue, next to u. Hotel
PA liberal deduction will be made to the
trade. mar 2O-eotf
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FRUIT TREES, &c.
TOHN SAUL HAS TIE PLEASURE OF
- Offering splendid collection Of FRUITg3&
TREES, Of superior growth and quality, ~
consisting Of PEACH, APPLE, PEAR -
CHERRY, &c, large and vigorous, and varieties
suited to this latitude
Also, manv thousands Of thelarge Lancashire
GOOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS, red, white,
and black, the new long punched varieties !;
STRAWBERRY PLANTS, H u BA X B
ROOTS, SHADE TREES, EVERGREENS,
&c. with everything pertaining to the Nursery
and Seed business, Of first quality and very mod
crate prices.
JOHN SAUL, Seed Warehouse,
800 Seventh st, cor H, Washington.
mar 2r-pO6t
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NOW THE SNOW rHAwING

NOW The SNOW rs THAWING!
THE LAKES ARE OVERLOOKING
FLOWERS, with fERFUMERY. FANCY
GOODS, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, STA
FIONERY, &c, &c. OPERA GLASSES for
sale or rent At THE LAKES,
mars 5Ot Pa av, near Adams Express
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

K. DUPONT DE NEMOURS L Co,
MANUFACTURERS OF
@UNFo"DHR
WILL MINGTON, DEL.
supernne Sporting, and all other kinds.
Diamond Grain, extra fine.
Eagle Gun-P ow der,
FINE .Ad 70, Gsn;,'Ts
expressly for Water Fowl Shooting, in CAMS
ters, 6X and 12K -lb. kegs.
PREMIUM EXCELSIOR SAFETY FUSE,
In quantities to suit purchasers.
GUN-POWDER
FOR BLASTING AND SHIPPING
OF, FF; C, F, FF, FFF, In 100, SO, and 2S-Ib.
DUMP POW ER
FOR MILITARY AND NAVAL SERVICE
sUPERFINE SPORTING GUE-POWDER,
F,FF FFF Glazed and Rough,
in IS, 12x, and 6H pound kegs, and in Canisters
Sole Agency for the District Of Columbia at
No. IS HIGH STREET, GEORGETOWN, d.
T.. mar 11-2aw1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

JONAS r. LENY,
IEfoRTKR AND DEALIRIH IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, AND FINE
GROCERIES,
General Commission 4 Forwarding NJ erch ant
INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER,
No. a7i Pa. sv., two doors below u g. Hotel
WASHINGTON CITY, ID. G..
". B.-Counry Merchants are requested to giys
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
or9-ly
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
q N DE RT A KER.

south side, betwee N 9th a nd 9th sts.,
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
an ELEGANT HEARSE,
and all necessary conveniences for SHE6lD
properly conducting his business,
would respectfully inform the public that ne Is
fully prepared to I'LL all orders entrusted TO him,
at the shortest notice, and in the best manner
A large supply Of EADY MADE COEFlNS
OF all sizes, always on hand, which Will be fur
nished on the most reason BILE terms.
As heretofore, no pains will be spared to give
entire satisfaction on all occasions.
N. B.-Resid ng on the premises, orders will
be promptly attended to at all hours.
feb 7-1y
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CARD.
" ALL, BARNARD l. CO AucrroNsKRs
w ANDCoMMIssIONM MERCHANTS corner Penn
sy!caaia arenxe and 9Th streets, will as usual
give their especial attention to all sales entrusted
to them, such az Housekeeping effects, Real rs
tate, or any other foods, upon the most reasona.
BILE terms They will make liberal cash ad.
vances on consignments. mar 6-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

SPRIN6 l. Of 6enilemen's Dress
- bats for 1851 shall this day intro. n
duce Beebe, Leary and Genin's fashiona- z
BILE New ork Dress Hats. LANES -
Fashionable Hat, Cap and Gents. Fur
mar 1-eolm nisbinp Storo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

GTOCk AND FIXTURES OF GENTC
- Furnishing Store on Pa. avenue, for sale on
good terms. Enquire at this ofice. -
mar 27-t
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ian a6-3n
SPRING GOODS.


John III. SMOOT, No 119 South side Bridge
- street, near High, Georgetown, d. c.. has re-
ceiyed his First lnstalmento Of SPRING GOODS,
sui ed to the early demand.
Plain coils all wool Nous de LANES,
Plain BLACK Silks, all grades,
Plain French Procoles or Cambrics,
White and colored figured Brilliantes,
lOO pieces English and American Calicoes,
~ pieces Manchester and Domestic Ginghams,
IS pieces White Cambrics and Jaconets
50 pieces Checked and Plain Muslins,
Is pieces Richardson and Barklie's Irish Linens
300 pieces soft-fnished Shifting Cotton, 12kc
New York, Bates and Wamasutta Mills do
Heavy bleached and brown Sheeting Ccttons,
Toweling, Table Damasks, and Napkins,
Ladi-s and Gents Linen Cambria Hand serch hefs
Heavy Osnaburg Prints and Striped Osnaburgs,
Mixed Denims and twilled and plain C..
Also, Whalebone and Manila Corded Sxirts,
White and slate colored do,
with other seaSonable goods, to which large ad.
ditiOns will soon be made from the latest arrivals
In New York and Philadelphia.
Cash and prompt paying customers are solicited
TO call early. (mar5 J.HS
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l.. J. MIDDLETON,

D E A L z 3 IN ICE,
Otes ard Dspet-Southwest corner of f and
Twelfth streets feb 27-tf
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EGION, OR FEI0NED EXCUSES, "for
II they are many 10 cents
The Nightingale or Kind Act is Never Lost,
from the German Of Schmidt; 81 cents
Impressions Of England, or Sketches OF English
Scenery and Society; by A. Cleveland Coke,
Rector OF Grace Church, Baltimore; 81
Sermons for the Times, by Charles Kingsley; IS
cents
Our Church Music book for pastors and peo.
plel by Richard Storrs Willis; so cents
Heart and Home Truths; being self musings upon
the Divine VIII, by Rev. X. w Whittinghe
Jr {; rs cents
Unison Of the Liturgy; by Archer Clifford, A. M
Men and Times of the Revolution; or Memoirs
OF Elkanah Watson, including Journal OF
Travel In Europe and America nom IVY to
1872, With his correspondence with Public
Men, and "Reminiscences and Incidents of
the Revolution Edited by his son, Wins
low G. Watson; s. so
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
mar 1t Bookstore, rear Oh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-04-01

AIR. w. HENRY PALMER,s
If1 PIANO FORTE CLASSES,
Fire Dollars Per Quarter.
Apply at GEORGE HILBUS'S Music Depot.
Pen ~ wanna avenue. mar a-tf
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-09-12
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF PENN-
SKLFANIA.
Fellow CITIzENS :

FELLOW CITIZENS:
The Central Committee, appointed BY the
Dgnocratic State Convention, have thought
proper 10 address you on the. questions which
YOU must decide at the next election In do
ing 50, We shall be candid, frank, and fair A.
part from the principle which should bind all
mea to the truth in political discussions, and in
every thing else, We are well aware that any
attempt to mislrad you would injure our cause.
IS yet nearly three months before the election,
ana there IS no reason to believe that the pub
NC mind WIIl-hot DS- the intermediate time in
,,satnIy considering the great issue before tt
We are perfectly willing that whatever wr
may say, which IS not justified by fact and rea-
son, shall be set down as so much against US, a
S4inSt our party, and against Our candidates.
HE time has passed for the discussion Of
bank and Tariff questions. We-hear no pro-
i"Sais 10 enact a Bankrupt Iaw-no word Of op-
position 10 the Independent Treasury. All
G'ese questions are settled agreeably to the
democratic opinions upon them. The rise, the
prosperity, and the fail of the great Whig par
y are themes for the historian, and full o. in
@"ocive lessons: bot we will not dwell upon
them now.
Ii Is the present duty of the Democratic party
sand over the Constitution, and "shirld il
aOc save ii, or perish there, too" 1t is our
'asN IN THIS campaign TO beat its enemies, sepa-
.l'' OF combIned, just as they choose to meet us,
conquer them with an overthrow which will
e warning to them for many year. And
io day.
W. know very well how easy it is 10 snrer
- @uy suggestion Of danger to the Union. Bot
= N0o" also that the federal relations of this
n''FFhnen ,l are SO delicately constructed, that
,rsy may BE- ruptured at any time by serious
,,. r,o' oi the people in choosing a Chief Magis-
n" a,p' The States of the Union are not held to-
s. ar'"T[ by physical force like the dependencies
5;ai. N'ngdom. nor even by political power, like
J'"V'pht parts Of the same State. They are in
I,pp'oent Ia, sovereignties, united by the grntler
~ u mutual attraction. This law operating
''''F own free will, made the Union aud
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-09-12

To the Democratic steamer
Isn't she perfect s.screamer ~
Staunch, and trim, and well provided,
She's beauty that's decided.
Get out ofthe way
Get out OF the wayl
Get out Of the way, James Bucianan
Iloists her flag and mounts her cannon.
See her engine, always ready,
Working stIll and true, and steady;
"B. B.' boilers built securely
She's gallant vessel surely!
Get out Of the way, &c.
Then her crew each able seaman
Is noble "Union" freeman;
II their minds you've ever sounded,
They're Tor 'scountry homeward bounded!''
Get out Of the way, &c.
Free from sectional pollution,
Standing by the Constitution,
They're the boys that never taIter,
And with duty palter.
Get out of the way, &c.
At her peak the staf-fag floating,
Union Of the States" denoting!
ThIrty-one in the field OF glory;
That's the flag that tells the story!
Get out Of the way, &c.
There's the e'steam tug H. c. FyemoDt.
Who would risk pound Of steam ont f?
Would you know the weighty Teasoul
All on board are full Of treason.
Get out OF the way
Get ont OF the way?
Get out OF the way, the James Buchanan
Nea:s her with her loaded cannon!
/ hat old tug moves on the water,
Always where she never s'orter!''
And If you're disposed 10 mind her
Ia her place you'll never fnd her.
Get out Of the way, &c.
Boilers rusty, old and leaky,
Plank all rotten. loose and creaky,
Crew affected with the scurvy
Every thing goes ''topsy-turvey!
Get out OF the way, &c.
Then such men as she's eDlislng
Of all sorts or things consisting!
Black, white, grey-and ''wooily horses -
Max the beef to feed her forces.
Get out OF the way, &c.
~ her top her tottered bunting,
Sixteen stars alone presenting,
Shows the mutiHeers' endravor,
Happy States in twain to sever
Get out Of the way!
Get ont of the way!
Get out OF the way, the James Buchanan
Lights her matches, points her cannon!
All that low black craft is craving,
Surely i, not worth the saving
One broadside hoyss and we've got 'em2
Reels the old hulk 10 the bottom!
Get out of the wayi
Get out OF the way!
Get out oil the way, the James Buchanan
Sinks her wiRh her smallest cannon!
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-09-12

made. Let President OF the United States be
elected exclusively by the votes Of one section
and on principle Of avowed hostility 10 the
men, the measures, the domestic institutions.
the feelings and the interests. real or supposed,
OF the other section, and what must be- the con-
sequence We do not say that il would GER
tainly or necessarily dissolve the Union Per-
haPs the good genius of the Republic, which has
brought Us through many perilS, might save
us again. But that man must be intellectually
blind who does not see that it would put us 10
fearful danger. For this reason the election OF
sectional candidate must be- regarded as in IL
self great public misfortune. The party that
avows opposition and hatred towards certain
class of the States as IFS motive and rule of ac-
ton, is entitled 10 no aid or comfort from any
man who loves his country, or desires 10 be
faithful TO It's government.
The greatest, the wisest and the best men this
country ever produced, have warned US that the
Union could not last under the control of gp-
ographical party. Need we refer YOU to Wash
ngton's Farewell Address. Need we remind
You Of the admonitions which jefferson and
Jackson have given? 1.-THE solemn voices
which come from the tomb at Mount Vernon,
from the sppulchre at Monticello, and from the
grave at the Hermitage, have ceased 10 be re-
earded, then we are lost indeed
The most illuStriouS statesmen of later times
felt the same fears for the Union, aud assigned
for those fears, the same season. Clay and
Webster, and their great conpatrots, overlook
eo an ot0eF cohSidtra'lohS IN the ehoF's tfey
made to avert this one portentous calamitv.-
Even Mr.. Fillmore. the Know-Nothing (but
Anti-Abolition) candidate, has not hesitaied 10
say ihat tue Jnlon Gao not stand IN case an Alb
o'i''on fFpSiaehl' ANe rrInon', De CHOSEN ana
he ie'S II De very plainly understood 'hat, IN
s"cn a case he Wonid mink dissolution Of 1t
perfectly Jas'ihaoir. Whfn you consider these
thingS iii cohheXion win me TACT that the VI
ua-Aooi hion'5lS, most oil WHOM are ac,'ng with
'nF So-calIeo hePuo'lctn parry openly profess
'n''f desire 10 oieaN up ihe OnIon and to tram
PIE on Inc CohS' hutton, no" can you doubt that
frF'ho'' 'Fc''2n' or even ne caS'ifg oi
considerable vote loF nun, would prove TO be
id'al mistake
ti W. are 20 a'aFm'S'S' We trust cont-
oT'iP IN me PeFPe'uhy ol our present Govern
hehf. but that confidence Is basrd IN Inc con-
vic'ion that the people VIII take me advice OF
"ashinstoh' ana lrown ND lgnaHtiy on he fresh
damnihgS:
hr safety Of 'hiS In'on must depend on the
trtuthph oi oetler principles 'hdh those OF Old
@'hsS ana SUMNER and GARRISON ana ila'e, ana
seward ana upon lne election oil tgtier Pres
'"frt III 'nah 'ohh - fremont
lhrSF "'tu "''eH'P' /" justly tue ih's'fao''
eF"Saur Wnlcn 'ney are preaching against F"F-
non O ,"tIr I'iioW 'u'ZfHs oy asserting l1a'
,,'' 1D''' r, ,la,F '''eroa' , On ,l'F 'ss o. Tue
:, ,,"''"' my nav FF'','ao'1,Sy ufo'a'' 'd
..a' IA an '@n,I1'Trs'rs I ',,e sumter o. 9a'%[y
W. u '"e ->o'"' I'd "e'" CONC "y '.e
SuifFI !OI eAFlgF anu uuIHHFSS VI ttltSr WHO ID
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-09-12
Select 11oftrn.
POLITICAL STEAMBOATS,
AIR-Old Dan Tucker.

Respectfully inscribed TO Rev. John P;erpont as
"RowIand' for his political ''oliver,' recently ex-
libed by the New York TriJune.-JAcksoy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-02-12
FOT Iae EHYHVt
THOMAS L. PRESTON, ESQ.

Thpeech OF this gentleman, on Friday he lst
insarin behalf of the bill for rho endowment Of the
colea of the State, is pronounced on all sides to
have en- splendid effort He presented the claims q"
the ceges to assistance from the Literary Fund, with
comInding eloquence and power, and though his "l-
frt the great measure was defeated. yet his name
will devered by the friends Of public education
tbrouout the State, and the seeds OF truth which
h. hsown will ere long bring forth an abundant
harry TO the glory and honor OF Virginia. lne
caust worthy of the advocate, and the advocate
wort of the cause. No one who listened To MIR.
pr.si could have failed 10 perceive the Importance
on thart OF the State o extending aid Ia Der literary
instiDns, to prevent her young men from seeking
educ,nal facilities amid the corruptlons OF North
ern stty and TO raise up company Of intelli-
yent,d faithful teachers to supply the pressing
wanpf our people. We have every respect
for tInsiorty of the House OF Delegates, which
d,fea the benefceut measure defended with so
muckauty and force by the gentleman from Smythi
vet ran but lament that their convictions ot duty
coined them to take such course, and express the
hopaat at an early day, the representatives, ot the
neouyI Le induced 10 take It different vie'", ana
TINT main principles of the defeated bIl! wiII De
incnra,ed in the educational policy vi tbs Sii!i"-
We slappy that such man a, IinnsS u. f'','-
ton identified him-elf with "A meGsurc irhu-h'
w;thnany advantages to this Old C'Inin'n"rah"'
and. uyh last entering the councils oi tue star
we urci for him useful and brilliant career we