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MORT. = wnli.,. HON. Journai.

The Home Journal is thing by itself among
American periodicals. il has a character OF its
own, and a position which no other journal
can ever hope to attain. To Messrs. Duyckinks,
in their Encyclopedia Of american Literature,
have given separate articles on the various in
situations Of learning, libraries, colleges, &C.,
in the ceuntry-aud they should have given a
history Of the Home Journal as one of the in
situations Of the country which is doing as
much 10 educate and refine the people as any
of the colleges or universities. thousand
pupils is an extraordinary large number of
members for even the largest of our academical
institutions but the pupils of the Home Jour
nal number many, very many thousands yearly,
who receive instruction and delight from its
columns. II is essentially paper for home
reading--as its name indicates--and one OF its
most precious characteristics is that the whole
paper may be read aloud in the family circle,
from beginning to end. 1t never contains an
Objectionable line; and every father and mother,
and every teacher, knows how rarely this is the
case with popular publications.
The editorship OF the Home Journal is one
of the most remarkable facts in literary history
The partnership which has existed between
General Morris and N. p. Willis quarter of
a century, is without parallel in literature
They are the Orestes and Pylades,-lhe Castor
and Pollux, the Damon and Pythias, the Beau
mont and Fletcher of the literary world, and of
the editorial fraternity. 1t gives one a pang
to anticipate the possible time when the Jona-
than andSaul Of our journalists shall be parted
by the dark stream, as their residences on the
opposite banks of the Hudson are separated
by that ever flowing river. But we trust the
time is long distant when one of these literary
twins will 60 hence, and leave the other be-
hind, lamenting. They are just exactly fitted
the right men in the right places-to labor to-
gether for the public good. in furnishing one
OF the most entertaining and refreshing weekly
repertories of current literature that any coun-
try can afford at the price.
The charming novel of Paul Fane-written
by Willis-which is now in process Of publica-
ton in the Home Journal, combiues many of
the best traits Of the author, and is as fresh, as
genial, and as racy of life as the sparkling
scintillations of his genious which were emitted
in his first year of European travel. We know
that the Home Journal is most largely circulated
in all parts of the country; but we only wonder
that it is not taken by everybody The Home
Journal contains in addition to the new novel
by N. P. Willis, series of outline sketches,
in prose and verse, by General Morris, and
novelette,, by j. M. Field, the popular and well
known Straws' of the New Orleans Picayune.
The terms Of the Home Journal are but two
dollars year, and the Office Of publication is
at No. LOT, Fulton street, New York. Sub
scribe at once.-N T. Courier.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-01
EIopement Extraordinary Negro Csok
and a eesoiIer-Ignomfntous Capture
Tremendous sympathy Demanded.


A runaway couple were captured in New
Albany (says the Louisville Courier by the
strong arm Of police officer and an assistant,
and their liberty most ANONYMOUSLY curtailed
by lodging them in our jail One Of them
was a likely black woman, the cook of Mr..
Newland in this city, and the other white
gentleman from the East somewhere, bearing
the name of Elisha Hillyear. 1t was regu-
lar love match, fugitive slave case, some might
say, or case where all are entitled to liberty
and love, no matter what color, as the Adolf
tionists say, and the deepest sympathy is de-
manded for them, now that they are made cap
tves.
The particulars of this romantic negro steal
ing affair are about these. The white man
was deeply enamored Of the black cook, and,
no doubt, persuaded her to runaway, having
before hand provided couple OF through
tickets over the New Albany railroad to Michi-
gan city, which tickets were subsequently found
in his possession. The woman, after getting
breakfast for her masters family as usual,
packed up her duds, took the omnibus to
Portland, where she was joined by the white
man, and together they crossed the river on
the ferry boat. The woman was closely yelled,
and excited the suspicion Of Mr.. Connor the
ferryman, who noticed her pretty closely and
after she entered the ladies room on the ferry
boat, saw the man 60 up to her, raise her veil,
and imprint sweet kiss upon her pouting
lips, when, to the great surprise Of the ferry
master, he discovered the woman to be
negro He at once took her IN charge, and on
the return of the ferry boat, handed her over
to Mr.. Crowfoot, of the police.
The officers and others then returned to New
Albany, and after short search found the
white man in cellar, captured and brought
him back to this city, and lodged him in jail,
and he will now be arraigned on the sweet
charge Of negro stealing.
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singular Discovery In virginia.

A letter in the Greenbrier Era, from Coying.
ton, Allegheny, states that the workmen on the
Central railroad, III that vicinity, about the last
Of January, cut into large opening in the
earth, which was found to extend directly to-
wards the river. On exploring the cave for a
chamber, in which was discovered something,
which, on close examination, proved TO be a
equipment. He was found in the position OF
a man sleeping, and what is remarkable, he
had not decomposed, but seemed to have gone
through process of drying, and would crum-
BILE to pieces when touched, like dry dirt. One
Of the party took hold Of one foot, and almos,
as quick as thought, it left the leg. They
did not disturb the corpse any further, and
proceeded on their journey. In q few minutes
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yaporxraphic Glasses.

An ingenious person may afford no end OF
amusement to himself and friends by the aid of
a few dozen topographic glasses, on which
are invisibly delineated a variety of questions
and answers Of an appropriate character, such
as love questions, connndrums, &c. Real dis.
solving views may also be depicted on these
glasses, possessing an interest according to
their artistic value. Glass valentines may also
be made in the same way, which may have in
yisibly impressed upon them any writtentheme,
poetry, or initials.
Breathe on this glass, and you'll divine
The portrait of your Valentine.
These topographic glasses are very easily
made, and at a cost not worth mentioning.
When finished they have nothing peculiar in
their appearance to Indicate their latent graphic
powers hence, to stranger to the mystery,
they only appear like ordinary glass. The
secret is this Procure few pieces Of window
glass, about the size of an ordinary playing
card; then write or draw on them whatever
may be thought proper with quill pen that
has been dipped in hydroiluoric acid, using
this watery liquid just as you would ink. After
the design has thus been depicted upon the
glass for about two minutes, the glasses are to
be washed in clean water, aud polished with a
silk handkerchief or dry soft cloth. The
drawing or writing will now be perfectly IN
visible, but il breathed upon, the pictures or
letters become :" as clear as noon-day." The
same effect is observed if the glasses be held
over the steam of hot water; hence their name,
rapnr, or steam; graphic, relating to writing.
Hydrrauoric acid, as it eats into glass, is sold
in eaden bottles by the laboratorian chemists.
SEPTIMUs Scientific american.
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Feb Is

DRAYER BOOKS AND BIBLES.-
IL Just received a very large assortment of
Prayer Books and Bibles. in all kind of bindings;
the best assortment, perhaps, 10 be found 10 the
country.
Also, a large assortment OF English Books in
History, Poetry, DC. and the best American edi-
tons the same subjects.
r. FARNHAM,
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
"AVING greatly improved Its western

III connections now offers the fule-t induce
ments 10 travellers between Washington, bait
more and all portions OF the West, the Northwes
and the Southwest.
The connection between the trains from WASH
ington and the trains bound west from Baltimor
is always promptly made al the Washington juno
Ton (lately called the Relay House) 9 miles fron
Baltimore. This il the only change OF cars re
CURED between Washington and the OHIO river
Baggage is check d through TO Wheeling at the
Washington station, aud rechecked and transfer
red there, with the passengers) without charge
for those holding through tickets for points beyond
The connecting trains leave Washington daily al
G a. IN. and A p m. On Sundays al the latter
hour only.
Al Wheeling direct connection is made with the
trains ofihe CENTRAL OHIO RAILROAD, run
ming from BeIlalrre on the Ohio, near Wheeling,
through Cambridge, GAINESVILLE and Newark. 10
with The cars Of the Newark, Mansfield and Sand
usky Railroad for Sandusky, Toledo, Detroit,
Chicago, 81. Louis, etc. H&
Al Columbus the G. o. Railroad trains connect
with the fast trains of the Lutte Wtamt Railroad
to Xenia, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE, etc. Al
XeniG ION Little Miami Railroad) connection is
formed with the trains through Dayton, to INDI-
ANNAPOLIS, Terre Haule, Lafayette, Chicago,
Rock Island, st. Louis etc.
IL Passengers holding through tickets for
Memphis, Weks6arg, Matches Neo Orleans etc,
which are also sold at Washington, are transfer
Tickets for Evansville, Cairo, and st. Louis are
sold by this route.
IL FOR CLEVELAND, and via Cleveland TO
Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, etc, tickets are sold,
when the Ohio is navigable between Wheeling and
Wellsve forty miles, where connection with
the Cleveland and Pilisburg Railroad is made.
Travellers are requested to notice that while
this is the only route afordng through tickets and
checks in Washington il is also the shortest, most
speedy, aud direct nearly all the leading points
in the great West. The distance from Washing
ton to Cincinnati is but 653 mites, being about 100
miles shorter than by any other route
FARE BY THROUGH TICKET FROM
WASHINGTON: To Wheeling, 50 SO; columbus,
Sl3 IS; Dayton, SIS SO; Cincinnati, sic; Louis
vile, by railroad, SIS 90; by from Cincn-
natl. sis; Indianapolis, SIT SO; Cleveland, SIP Is;
Toledo, SIS SO; Detot, SIS 20; Chicago $40 IS
and $40 so; 81, Louis, $2S SO and $25; Memphis
SO; New Orleans, &3l, etc.
~ FOR FREDERICK and HARPER'S FER
RY, MARTlNSBURG, BERKELEY SPRINGS,
CUMBERLAND, BEDFORD SPRINGS, Pied
mont, Oakland, and Fairmount, passengers may
leave Washington al a. IN. or Al p. m. For The
minor way stations between Baltimore and Wheel
ing, take a. ~. train from Washington.
III For trains 10 and from Baltimore, Annapolis.
etc. see special advertisements. &'
III For further information, through tickets,
&c apply 10 THOS. IA. PARSONS, Agent at
Washington Station. JOHN Ii DONE, s0.
Master OF Transports ion
Baltimore and Ohio nallroad Balti <ore
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From the Ohio State Journal.
To My M her.

The following lines written by convict in
the Ohio Penitentiary, are touchingly beautiful
We have seen nothing of late that has so moved
our sympathy. The man who can write such
poetry, who has such thoughts cannot be utterly
depraved. The curse of intemperance, with i'll
attending downward influence, has here done
its work, and spirit noble and generous, thai
might and should be the pride and ornament
of the social circle, is now the degraded convict
in the walls of Penitentiary. How will that
fond mothers heart bleed if she shall hear Of
her darling boy, the inmate of a prison in a
foreign land
I've wandered far from thee, mother,
Far from my happy home;
I've left the land that gave me birth,
In other climes 10 roamj
And time since then, has roild its years,
And marked them on my brow;
Yet have often thought Of thee
Pm thinking office now.
I'm thinking on the day, mother,
When al my tender side,
You watched the dawning my youth,
And kiss'd me in your pride;
Then brightly was my heart liz up
With hopes of future JOY,
While your bright fancy honors wove.
To deck your darling boy
Tn thinking Of the day, mother,
When, with anxious care,
You lifted up your heart 10 heaven
Your hope, your trust was there;
Fond memory brings your parting words,
While tears roll'd down your cheek;
Thy long, asst loving look Told more
Than ever words could speak
I'm lar away from thee, mother,
No friend is near me now,
To sooth me with tender word,
Or cool my burning brow;
The dearest ties affection wove,
Are all now torn from me;
They left me when the trouble came;
They did not love like thee
I'm lonely and forsaken now,
Implied and unbest;
Yet still would not have thee know
How sorely TN DISTRESSED,
know you would not chide, mother.
You would rot give me blame;
But soothe me with your tender words,
And bid me hope again.
would not have thee know, mother,
How brightest hopes decay;
The temp,er with his baleful cup
Has dash'd them all away;
And shame has left it, venom sting,
To rack with anguish wild
Yei still would not have thee know
The SORROWS ofthy child.
Oh, have wandered far, mother
Since deserted thee,
And left thy trusting heart 10 break,
Beyond the deep blue sea,
Oh mother, still love thee well,
And long TO hear thee speak,
And feel again thy bamy breath
Upon my csre-worn cheek.
But, ali there is a thought, mother,
Pervades my bleeding breast,
That thy freed spirit may have flown
To its eternal rest,
And while wipe the tear away,
There whispers in my ear
A voice that..speaks OF Heaven and thee,
And bids me seek thee there,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-01
THE PEASANT BOY PHiLosoPHER

IL ~ Henry May hew, price 75cents.
The Essence OF Christianity, by Ludwig Fener.
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator OF Strauss Life OF
Jesus, price 81 rs.
Travels in Europe and the East, by Samuel
Ireneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
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lNACELSioN; HELPS HI FNoGhESs
IL in Religion, Science, and Literature.
A new monthly magazine, edited by the Rev.
James Hamilton, ID. D., OF London Price 81 50
per annum.
Although nominally young Mems Magazine
Il will be main effort OF The conductors to pro-
vide for young men that healthtal stimulus and
the aids 10 improvements, which many OF them are
now anxous 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, .H
GRAY ~ BALLANTYNE
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NIAsHINGTON IRVING's NEW

w Work, Woert's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, and Poems, by Herr
Ainslec.
Full Proof of the Ministry a Sequel to The Boy
who was trained up TO be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs Of Lille, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations.
Manuel OF Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurtz, ID. ID. @
Just published and for sale al
TAYLOR u MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore. near 9th street
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MARRIAGES OF Observation-Disclosures Au-
gusta Bonaparte, daughter Of Prince Charles
Bonaparte, was lately married to her cousin,
Prince Gabrielli, at the Chapel of the Tuille.
ries, in Paris, the Emperor and Empress be.
ing present
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TAYLOR 4 MAURY have the honor

TAYLOR Il MAURY have the honor 10
Il announce the completion OF preparaiionsfo for
the festive season. In addition 10 their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elee ance and variety,l they have received
A choice selection Of beautifully illustrated and
tastefully bound Books.
Articles of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze and
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood
Gard Baske $, Inksiands, Ladies' Cabas.
Cigar Stands AID Cases, PortemonnaI.s.
Taper Stands, Sec.
Together with general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for combination Of the useful with
the ornamental al prices suitable torhr artisan
millionaire.
Book and Stationery store, near sth stree,
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KANSAS EMIGRATION Fitzpatrick
Dowd.ll, aud Harris, of the Alabama delega
ton in Congress, have given $3.50 to Southern
emigration TO Kansas,
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MR..
CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA
Aud Agents for kerr's" SRmnerdedR" Old Rye
aud Z. Hangers old Rye" Whisky. P,cpainm
brands.
An letters promptly answered, and orders illro
Feb 2n--3m
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JOIN As e. LEVY
Importer and Dealer
WINES, LIQUORS, sEGARs,
FINE ROCERIES
General Commission and varding

Merchant,
No 47i Penn Avenue, two doors below ". 5.
Hotel
WASHINGTON CITY, ID. c.
IL N b. Country Merchants are requested 10
give me a call before purchasing elsewhere.
IL Also, Agent rthe FARMERS AND MECHANICS
FlRe and MARINE, and LrFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Of Philadelph 10 the ports and towns of Alex
andria, Va, aud Georgetown, ID. G.
Oct 20-ly
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OPINIONs OF THE PRESS,

HuBBELL's MAGIc IMPRESSION PArER.-We refer
our readers 10 The advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits OF this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in
duce all to give il philadelphia Merchant.
II is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and
should meet with the sale il richly deserves
Tribune
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r Aw PARTNERsHIP.-su Court
i Iofthe United Ststes.--ROBER1J J. WALKER
and LOUIS JANIN have formed . copsrtnership
under the name of "wALKKR ~ JAsIs,n for the
argument of cases in the Supreme Court OF The
United States, at Washington city, where both
will attend throughout the future sessions OF that
court They may be addressed n Washington,
New York, or New Orleans.
Jan l9--eo3m
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LUST RECEIVED ar TAYIne ( mAU.

~ ry's Bookstore, near 9th street
The Plurality OF Worlds, with an introduction
hy Edward Hitchcock, d. ID.
Lamp TO the Path; or, the Bible IN the Hear,
the Home and the Market Place, by the Rev w
K Tweedie, ID. ID.
The Catacombs Of Rome, by the Right Rev. w.
J. Kip, u. ID.
Narrative of Voyage to the Northwest Coas
Of America, by Gabriel Franchere.
Corinne, by Madame DE Stae new edition.
Vaihek, by Beckford, do
Female Poets Of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures, illustrated.
Life OF Napoleon, by Haziitt, do
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-01

NTANDERINGs In CORSICA; Corsica;
wv Picturesque, Historical and Social with a
Sketch of the Early Life OF Napoleon, translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris, Price
81 so.
10 Tcnnyson, by Henry Reed. Price 81 IS.
Iust published, and for sale at
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lNl Ladies of Washington that she continues
TO give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best hgfisfss of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method Of culiiyaIng he voice
and impsrting correctness of style and expression
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply TO Mrs. +. al her resi-
dence 405 + street, between 9th aud 10Th streets.
Reference is made TO Mr. X. Davis and Mr.. G.
Hilbus, al their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue Dec l3
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD
"a On E nj III


The TRAINS
Leave Washington at and 81 a. IN, aud 3 and
a p. m.
Leave Baltimore nj 1t and 9f =. IN, aud 3 aud
81 y. m.
On Sundays the Only train from Baltimore l.
that leaving at Al a. M, and from Washington al
"A p IN.
May J--tf t. III. PARSONS, Agent
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NEW BOOkS.-The Heiress of uaughton,
IN or The Mothers Secret a novel, by the au-
thor of emily Wyndham,n "Ravensclif," &c.
Price 37l cents
WAIkNA, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 SIS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 IS
lust received.
X. FARNlIAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street.
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L'DW ARD LICETT, SEM, Book Binder,
IL Potomac Hall, corner OF Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarke's Drug store, Wash
"gton, ID. C.
Every style of book-binding executed, either in
velvet. Turkey Morocco, Russia, or fancy colors
cali.
Periodicals and Music neatly half hound.
Mr.. LYCErT respectfully suggests to his friends
tnat " hIlr much has been done 10 transmit family
records, little care has been taken TO preserve pa
rental iikeuesses. he tskos tins method 10 inform
BiS trends, and these desirous Of perpetuatng per-
-onsi remembrance, that dagucrreotype like
nesses can be inlad the inside covers Of faini-
mems OF which be al his bindery, or he
be addressed by letter, wbichwill be promptly
attended to.
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A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
N man Printer.--The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ola Journey
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Rruc-.
Jug published and for sale at
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II Charles Linton with an Introduction and
Appendix by N p. Talmadge. Published by the
Society for the Diffusion OF spiritual knowledge
New York, large octave volume, price 81 so
For sale Mt
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May near 9th street,
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WI N E o LIQ U o n O., E G II >
& And Fine Groceries,

Consisting OF line Teas, Sugar, Flour Soap,
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardbes, Anchovies, Otard,
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Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port OF
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teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne-
seiie, Maraschino, Curacao, Absynth, Champagnes,
aud large and various description of Havana
Segais.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families particularly requested to call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members Of Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended to, and de-
livered al their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment of Fine Havana Segars,
imported direct by the subscriber, at Wholesale
and Retail
Officers Of the United States NAVY have
their Mess stors tput up at the shor' tnotice.
general assortment of
PRESERVED MEATS, SOUPS, NC,
Put up at the shortest notice, and warranted 10
keep on long voyages.
Country orders puuctualy attended TO, and
Country Produce, OF all descriptions, received on
consignment.
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Sd and A streets, Two doris east Of the United
States Hotel Oct 4-3t