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l. W.. OOO GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK viii
be ready on or about the 24th Of October.
Contentsi
First Application Of Steam.
Life OF John Fitch-Engravng Of his FIRST Boat.
Life of Robert Fulton-Engraving OF his first
American Boat on the Hudson River.
Robert Fulton and Livineston's first Ohio River
Boat-Correct Likeness-Full Particulars.
Latrobes First Boat.
First Steubenville Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Waters; from
an Eyewitness.
Maps Of the Western Waters; Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly.
List OF Steamboat Explosions since 1912; Names
OF Killed and Wounded; List Of Steamboats,
now afoat.
Correct Views Of Piusburg, Wheeling, Cincin-
natl, Louisville. ST. Louis, and New Orleans, IN
1855; sketch Of each place Population, Busi.
ness, &c, &c.
Fast Time OF Boat. on the Ohio and Mississippi
List OF Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters on the Lakes. Names Of Lost, Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water 10 1910, 1881, 1917.
List Of plantations on The Mississippi River.
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
cravings, handsomely bound. by remitting One
Dollar post pad) you will receivs a copy Of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited, and agents
wanted in every town and city to canvas for the
work.
Address JAS. 7. LLOYD q Co
Post Office Buildings, Cincinnati, O.
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In THE SENATE, on the 2Sth instant, Mr. HUsrER
reported back the Deficiency bill, with the dis
| agreeing amendments of The two Houses, and
moved that the Senate insist on its anne ndmenls,
and ask Committee OF Conference.
Mr. Prom opposed the Washington water
works appropriation, and moved that the Senate
recede from that amendment.
The motion was not agreed to--yeas 7, nays 80;
and the motion TO appoint Committee of Con-
ference was then carried
Mr.. HAMLIN introduced bill TO incorporate the
Atlantic and Pacific National Union Railroad
Company He said that this bill had been sent 10
him by an individual whom he did not know,
with the request that il should be offered as sub
stiiue for all other Pacific railroad bills, but he
(Mr. HAMLIN did not think proper to do So he
introduced il as a separate BILL and moved its
reference 10 The select committee on the Pacific
railroad. He read some extracts from the letter
which aecompan led the bill, in which Tvs author
says that il is the most important bill that has
been presented in Congress since the adoption Of
the American Constitution, and that Whatever
party shall FIRST adopt it, win be sure be success
full in the next Presidential campaign, etc.
Much laughter occasioned by the reading
of these extracts
Mr.. WELLER thought that there was no need of
reerring the bill, as The committee had already
reported.
SEVERAL SENATOR'S "Oh yes; let it 60"
Mr.. WELLER. Well, if he sends it there, l will
pledge myself that none of The committee will
ever read il. (Laughter)
Mr.. BRowN addressed the Senate on the Kansas
question.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, personal
explanations were severally made by Messrs.
Nichols, Ready, and Campbell, of Ohio, drawn
forth by recent speech of the last named, deliv-
cred at Hamilton, Ohio, on the subject of the late
struggle for the Speakership, and other topics.
The House referred the Senate bill 10 remit du.
ties on goods, wares, and merchandise in original
or unbroken packages, destroyed by fire, TO the
Committee Of the Whole on the state of the
Union: and passed The Senate bill 10 amend the
act of 1851, establishing The United States Circuit
Court for California;
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From the New York Express.

Lady Franklin, we hear, is really resolved
on fitting out another expedition to proceed TO
the Arctic Ocean, in search Of her lost hus-
band, Sir John Franklin, and as apreliminary
step to that end, il is reported that she has
written to- our gallant countryman, DR.. Kane,
to see if he would accept the commando
With all due respect for the undying devo-
ton Of Lady Franklin TO the memory Of her
husband, we must be permitted TO say, that
this proceeding Of hers only shows that's wife's
devotion, sometimes, may be punished TO nm
extreme, which imparts to il the aspect Of a
positive hallucination. 1t is just as certain
that Sir John Franklin and his companions
are dead, and gone, as that the sun will rise
and set tomorrow. The world and Lady
Franklin, it should be borne in mind, have
not been left to mere theory or surmise, TO
grope their way to this conclusion, but the
several expeditions which have visited the
Arctic shores within the few years past, have
discovered sufficient evidence OF their actual
remains, 10 remove the scruples Of the most
incredulous as to their fate. No man or woman
that does not doubt the evidence Of his or her
own senses, viii undertake 10 dispute this
fact; and, such being the case, we shall be
greatly surprised if the wife Of the lost naviga-
tor will succeed in persuading either the British
Atlantic, that another search is likely to be
productive Of anything save new perils and
privations, if not horrible death, for those
whom her mania would enlistin an undertaking
apparently so wild and desperate. There have
been too many gallant spirits sacrificed in those
steril regions, already, in the service of hu.
mainly as well as science, TO justify any en-
couragement for an enterprise Of so chimeri-
cal character, and we are quite sure that we
do but express the wish Of rational men--and
rational women-everywhere- her lady.
ship will be moved, for her own sake, as well
rs that Of others, to reconsider her resolve.
while there is life, there is hope" il is true,
true in some cases, but is It in hers? Afec-
ton, indeed, will nerve woman to do many
daring things, at times, bat to keep on looking,
now, for Sir John Franklin, under the circum-
stances, is indication OF something besides mere
affection II is nothing more nor less than
just what we have called it. love and madness
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'-TTEE sPECTAToH."
a weekly journal Published at WASH
ingtOn City.
TgyHE undersigned propose to commence

n
II about the first OF June next, IN the City OF
Washington, the publication OF weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed for
general circulation among the people OF the United
States. lis columns will contain full digest OF
the news of the day, foreign and domestic; a
weekly review of finance and the markets; a
synopsis of the proceedings OF Congress during
its Sc sson; tables of election returns; the impor-
tant political action OF State Legislatures, and OF
parry conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific matter; articles on Agriculture together
with original articles upon the leading topics OF
the day Much valuable Information relative 10
the operations of the Executive Departments TO-
gether with weekly list of new patents, will be
found in its columns. large portion of lis
sbace will be devoted 10 light literature, original
and selected. It's location al the political centre
ofthe Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs.
Ii is the intention of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visiler 10 every
house in the Union, and il will therefore not
sumo on any occasion the position of a pariizan
paper, nor will il owe any allegiance 10 metz III
entertaining fixed and decided views on que st,o rs
OF political economy, and upon our system OF gov
ernment il will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may require-alwaysk keeping carefully
in view the interests of the country, growing out
Of foreign well as domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed IN quarto rm,
on good paper and new type; each number On
tanning eight pages OF matter. making one volume
annually OF 4l6 pages. Each volume will be ac-
companied by full and compile index 10 its con-
tents thus making It most valuable paper for
preservation aud reference Ii will be published
every Saturday morning, at 50 per annum, payable
always in advance. No paper will be continued
beyond the time for which il is paid.
All subscriptions and Communications on bust
ness should he addressed the undersigned III
Washington, d. G.
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WASHINGTON Cry, April 10, 1855.
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We clip the following from the New York
Neics. We have not had the good fortune TO
see the criticism to which il refers from the
Nashville (Tenn.) Union. We presume, how
ever, the J" Nashville Union is western
branch Of the Washington Union. We are in
too excellent spirits to be disturbed by the fut-
tering Of any such contemporaries. The ques-
ton Of our Democracy is too ridiculous to
answer gravely. Cease, you vipers, you bite a
file.
"The Nashville (Tenn.) Union, Pierce pa
per, is severe upon the Washington Sentinel,
the central Buchanan organ, which it says has
now "no pretensions TO be claimed as Dem
ocratic paper" II adds that the iSentiners
advocacy of any mans claims to Democratic
support will operate more to the prejudice of its
favorite than for him."
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r9- Ruins Of Scbastopol-A correspondent
of the Paris Patrie, writing from Sebastopol,
says it is generally thought that Sebastopol
will not be rebuilt, as il would cost as much to
clear away the rubbish Of the old city as to
build new one. There is literally nothing
left Of the city but shapeless ruins. The bullets
are as thick on the ground rs hailstones. Of
the magnificent barracks, containing hospitals,
churches, &c, &c, and consisting each Of
twenty-five to thirty different buildings, moth.
ing is left bat huge piles Of stones
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G1OO REV ARD FOR NEGRO BOY
- I'LL l.I1.rIIs IT, D.. z .


home Monday morning, 18th February, with
passes from myself 10 go on the railroad to Mil
ledgeville, where he had been employed during
the session Of the Legislature waiting servant
in Brov-us Hotel learn, however, that he did
not ret To Milledgville at all, and has not beet
heard since he left home. He has, doubtless
either a. empted to make bis way oaby depending
upon L is white man appearance; or has been de-
coyed way by some designing white person. The
ABOVE cward will be paid 10 any one apprehend
ing an returning said Boy; or Fifty Dollars for
lodging aim in some jail and giving me information
DEscRIPrIoS.-Gus presents quite tcltefnoa
appearance. His complexion is iair, his manners
aud expression genteel and polite. He is about
80 years od-medium size and weight-hair black
and straight-eyes grey blue--the lett hand
somewhat withercd and stiiened from disese,
and on laughing one eye is contracted, and mouth
drawn TO one side. He has large csrbunclc
scar on the back Of his neck--dresses genteelly
and wears watch. lie carries with him banjo
and picks II foIraJk well, and sometimes acts the
barber. lie has often been taken for white man.
The public will please watch out for Gusius, and
bring him home.
JOHN II. THOMAS
FoRsYrH, Monroe Co.. Ca, Feb. 9th 1856
March %.
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GLENWOoD CEMETERY.

OFFICE No. 292, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Corner of 10Th street, over Saving. Bank.
THIS CEMETERY Is laid out on the plan
j Of the celebrated Greenwood OF New York,
aud situated on the high ground, distant one and
a quarter miles north of the CAPITOL North Capt.
tol street, leading directly 10 the Gateway. This
company have received a charter from Con-
gress, appropratiAg this ground for 10 burial
purposes, making Zee title 10 the purchaser, and
prohibiting all encroachments from Legislation or
otherwise which Is OF vast importance 10 those
who wish their dead 10 repose where they have
placed them for II has become a custom in all
cities when the burial ground becomes valuable
for other purposes TO sell IL, and throw the dead
promiscuously into one large pit and legal mea-
sures cannot prevent il, as no Titles are given 10
the ground.
N. u. Office hours from 10 a m, 10 IL m, where
pamphlets containing the Charter, Bylaws, and
Map Of the Grounds, and all other Information
can be obtained.
All orders left with Mr.. James +. Harry
4l0, 7lh street, or any other undertaken, will be
promptly attended to. June l9--lv
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IaXCELsIOR; HELPS NO PROGRESS

IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, ID. d. of London Price 81 so
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
II will be main effort of the conductors 10 pro-
vide for young men that healthul stimulus and
the aids 10 improvements, which many of them are
now anxious to secure.
The editor has secured the assistance of many
able and excellect contributors, and every effort
will be made TO render the work worthy the pat
ronage and support ofthe christian public.
Agents for the District,
GRAY az BALLANTYNE,
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TEA sETs.-I have just

II Il a L ED TEA SETS.-I haVc just re-
IL ceived some new styles Albata and Silver
Plated Ware that | offer at manufacturers prices
also, large assortment Of Speetacles, of every
description together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
l will retail al wholesale prices
II. o. HOOD,
alS Penn. avenue bet. At and 6ia sis.
Sign of the Large Spread Eagle.
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Aw PNRTNERsmIP.--supreme Court

r AW PKRTNERsHIP.-Sup Court
j Iofihe United Stales.--ROBERfJ.WA WALKER
aud LOUIS JANlN have formed copaunershp
under the name of " WALKER a. JhNIs,' for the
Argument OF cases in the Supreme Court Of the
United States, nj Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions OF that
couu. They may be addressed al Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Ian ig--eo3m
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From the Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIA EGIsLATURE.

HARRISBURG, April %.
Before the Legislature adjourned, the follow
ing, which speaks for itself, was placed in my
hands for publication:
The undersigned, Democratic members of
the Senate and House of Representatives, in
their individual capacities, respectfully an
nounce to their constituents, and to their De-
mocratic friends throughout the Union, that
they unanimously approve, and cordially en-
dorse the proceedings of the late State Con-
vention, held in Harrisburg, in March last, in
presenting the name of JAMES BUCHANAN as
the nominee of the Democratic party Of Penn
sylvania for the next Presidency. In declaring
their sentiments on the subject, they disavow
all intention to make unjust or invidious dis
tinctions between him and other eminent De.
mocratic statesmen, who are or may be candi.
dates for nomination; but they believe il is the
spontaneous wish Of large majority of the
people of Pennsylvania land from all indica.
tons, of those of the United States) that Mr..
BUCHANAN should be nominated. because he is
looked upon as eminently qualified as a safe
and sound statesman, and as the man for the
times. Entertaining this opinion, and inspired
by deep feelings of respect, confidence, and at
tachment to the candidate Of Pennsylvania,
they most warmly, and with entire unanimity,
endorse and applaud the action Of the Demo
cratic State Convention, in the nomination. of
Mr. BUCHANAN.
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CARD


GALVESTON. TEXAS

GALVESTON, TEXAS.
Practices in the Courts OF the Tenth Judicial
Distcict also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. L. Butler, u. ). Senator, >. Carolina,
Hon. ID. X. Atchison, u. =. Senator, Missouri.
X. M. t. Hunter, w. s. Senator. Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. ). Senator, Virginia.
Gen. s. Cooper Adj. Gen. U. ). A. Wash, ID. G.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. G.
G. G. Jamison, Prest Bank Of Bait, Bait, Md,
Dec 6-u
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CARD.
10 the Ladies' Of Washington, Geo,gaofcn, dtr
dndvto. &c.
n II n n I.Al ...A

HENRY wEIRMN's ladies, misses. and
i'll children's French shoes are sold by the un
dersiened, on i5thSsfrcet, just above Corcoran n
Riggs Banking House, in his new building with
the nigh marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and children's French
gsier walking Shoes white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made 10 order by II. Werman, OF
Philadelphia OF the best French gaiter materials,
and in the latest Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known as" slop-shop Shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction,
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me q
call and examine for themselves.
e WETRMAN
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IUsrRECEIyEp ~ rAYE.OR M,

u rvs Bookstore, near 9th street
The Plurality OF Worlds. with Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock, ID. ID.
A Lamp to the Path; or, the Bible ia the Heart,
the Home, and the Marke, Place, by the Rev W
X. Tweedie, ID. ID.
The Caiacombs of Rome, by the Right Rev. "
]. Kip, ID. u.
Narrative Of Voyage 10 the Northwest Ooas
of America, by Gabriel Franchere
Counne, by Madame De Stael new edpion.
Vathek, by Rockford, ~
Female Poets Of Great Britain, ao
Western scenes and Adventures, Illustrated
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NEW BOOks.--The Heiress OF Haughion,
IN or the Mothers Secret. a novel, by The au-
thor Of "Emily Wyndham," "Ravensclif," &c.
Price 371 cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty Illustrations.
Price 81 IS. Nf
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JONES EXCHANGE HOTEL conducted On
the European Plan, ~ lock street. opposite Ex-
change and Post Office, Philadelphia.
ARCADE HOTEL, Chesnol street, between
SIKH and Seventh Zone block above the State
House) Philadelphia. This hotel j. conducted
on the European plan and POSSESSES many aavaa'
tages 10 business men Open during the twenty
four hours OF the day. J. ID. BROWN, Proprietor.
ASHLAND HOUSE, Arch street, above Sew
enth, Philadelphia. II. ;. BENSON, Proprietor
IRON WORKS.
AMERICAN GALVANIZED IRON WORKS,
Office aud Warehouse No. ~ North Tenth street,
Philadelphia. Mccullough & Co, Manufacturers
Of Galvanized Sheet aud Roofing Iron, 10 ANY
pattern up 10 80 inches wide, and feet long.
From No. Ia 20 IS, wire guage. All kinds OF
Wrought and Cast Iron work galvanized Patent
Galvanized Iron Tubing, for Chain Pumps. This
new and desirable article, made OF Galvanized
Iron, is strong durable and neat, warranted not
TO corrode; will last three times longer than any
other article heretofore used for Chain Pumps,
produces third less friction, ard consequently
requires less power 10 draw the water. M'cnl-
Tough ~ Co. would invite the especial utiennnnof
Architect and Builders 10 their Patent Galvanized
Iron Cornice which. for cheapncss, Iightness aud
neatness, cannot be excelled will not corrode,
and gives 10 the building most beautiful appear
ance As TO the style, beauty, and ullllty OF lhis
Cornce, they can refer TO some of'Ihe hnest pud-
ings in Philadelphia. All order for any Of the
above articles promptly attended 10.
JAMES @. ADAMS, Agent,
Ia North Tenth ST., PhIla.
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BRITANNIA WARE, &c.

HALL az BOARDMAN, Manufacturers OF
Britannia Ware, Nos. 90 d 95 Arch street, Phila-
delphia are constantly prepared TO supply, of the
best quality 10 any extent, the following articles
and every article of ware manufactured from
Britannia Metal: tea sets, coffee pots, tea pots,
cream cups, sugar bowls, sop bowls, molasses
cups, children's cups, pitchers, beer mugs, mint
julep cups, plates and basins, casors soup ladies',
gravy ladies', tablespoons, teaspoons, spitoons,
candleslisks, fluid lamps, lard and oil lamps, de-
canter shoppers, syrup cups, bed pans chair pans,
communion service sets. A Silver Medal award
ed by the Franklin Institute Orders by mail
promptly attended TO.
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JAPANNED WARE.

j. HALL ROHRMAN, Ornamental Japanoer,
and Wholesale Manufacturer of Grocer's Tea
Chests Cannsters, &c, and all kinds OF Plain and
Japanned Tin Ware, Tin Boxes. &c, by machi-
merry, No. 90 Cherry street, above 9th, Philadelphia.
Orders by mail promptly attended 10.
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JAMES TAYLOR, Texidermist, No. $40 Cal.
lowhill street, formerly OF No. 80 North 18th
streetJ Philadelphia, Preserver and Mounter OF
Beasts, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, and Insects, and
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Bird Skins. All
work executed IN superior manner and war
ranted, Orders by mail promptly sttendedto,
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1t will be observed by the foregoing, that the
name of every Democratic member OF the lower
branch, with the exception Of Mr. Robinson,
of Adams, is appended. That gentleman, ow-
ing to indisposition, has not occupied his seat
for the last four weeks. Every Democratic
Senator, except Messrs. Cresswell, Of Blair
and Ely, of Bucks, have also placed their
names thereto. The former gentleman had
left before an opportunity was taken to present
it to him; and the latter has been confined to
his room dangerously i'll for the last week.
few minutes previous to the final adjourn
ment of the Legislature, the customary resolu-
ton of thanks was voted Speaker Wright
yeas 80, nays none. This, | believe, is the
largest vote ever given in the Pennsylvania
Legislature, on resolution Of that character;
and never was it more richly merited. now
assert, and time will prove it, that Richardson
L. Wright has made more friends during the
present session than has any other man who
ever held the same laborious post.
The Governor, / am informed, has signed
the bill relative to the Erie and Northeast Rail
road RIALTO.
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LOCOMOTIVES WORKS.

RICHARD NORRIS & SON, Orchard and
Henry Latimer Norris) Norris Locomotive
Works, Bush Hill, Philadelphia, manufacture TO
order Locomotives, exclusively, on any plan or of
any size--of best materials and Workmanship.
Their Works having been this year greatly en-
larged and furnished with the most approved
Tools, they are enabled now, having large NUN
Der Of workmen employed, 10 execute orders wi'h
despatch =,
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CARRIAGE FACTORIEs.

VIM. d. ROGERS Coach and Light Carriage
Builder, Northeast corner 9th and Master streets,
Philadelphia. Orders for every description Of
Carriages from any part of the world executed in
the most satisfactory manner.
G.. W. WATSON, Carriage Repository, Ches-
nut street above Twelfth Medal awarded al
the Worlds Fair of 1851 Orders by mail prompt
Nv attended to.
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HOSE FACTORIES.

A STONE, Hemp.Hose aud Lamp. Wick
Mandatory Quarry street, Philadelphis. A
cheap and superior Hose, for the OF Fire
Companies, Railroad Locomotives. Steamboats,,
Ships, Manufactures, House-keepers, &c. Il is
made without steam, is mucn lighter, and far less
expensive 10 keep in order than the leather hose,
and manufactured at no other establishment in
the United States. Lamp.wick Of every descrip-
ton for Chemical Solar, FLUID and Astral La mps,
Of all numbers. Also, Chair and Sofa Webbing
Orders by mail promptly attended to.