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The Ring Of Polycrates.

A vine dresser of Albano, near Rome, is
said to have found in vineyard the celebrated
ring Of Polycrates. This treasure, the history
of which is familiar to all readers of Schiller's
ballads, was brougot to Rome after the death
of Poycraies, five hundred and twenty-five
years before the birth of Christ; it was seen
also by Pliny, and mentioned by him. The
Emperor Augustus placed it in a golden case,
and deposited it for safety in the Temple of
Concord. The stone of the ring is of consid
siderable size, and oblong in form. The en-
craving on it, by Theodore of Samos, the son
of Talikles, is of extraordinary fneness and
beauty. 1t represents Tyre with three bees
flying about; below on the right, dolphin !;
on the left, the head of a bull. The name of
the engraver is inscribed in Greek characters.
The upper surface of the stone is slightly con-
cave, not highly polished, and one corner bro
ken. 1t is asserted that the possessor of this
ring has been offered fifty thousand dollars for
it by an Englishman, but has declined it, ex-
pecting to make more profitable bargain
with the Emperor Alexander.
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In THE SENATE, on the tenth instant the Indian
appropriation bill was amended nd passed
Mr.. Mason, from the Committee on Foreign Re.
lalions, reported bill TO amend the act Of last
session TO remodel the diplomatic and consular
system of the United States which was made the
special order for Monday next. The principal
changes proposed by the bill TO raise the salary
of The minister TO France from $4,000 TO S1750O
making il the same the minister to England
Austria is raised TO a full mission, at $4,000
The Salary ofthe Minister TO the Sandwich Islands
is increased from $4,000 TO 5000 and the ministers
TO England and France are each allowed clerk
at a salary of 81 500.
The bill 10 amend the act TO promote the eff
cheney of the Navy was then taken up.
Several amendments were made, among them
one striking out the section reviving the grade of
admiral.
The bill, as amended, was then ordered 10 be
printed, and its further consideration postponed
until Monday next.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE the resolu-
ton of Mr.. BALL, asked for the appointment of
select committee 10 inquire into the subject OF
alleged frauds or improper money appliances in
ings and works, was taken up, and after debate,
adopted.
The SPEAKER appointed, as the committee
Messrs. Ball, of Ohio, Kennel, Of Missouri, Bur-
nett, of KentuGDy, King, Of New York, and Cad
wallader Of Pennsylvania.
The House resumed the consideration Of the
report of the select CONN ittee in relation to the
assault Of Mr.. Brooks upon Senator Sumner.
Messrs. CoMINs, of Massachusetts, and PEN
NNGToN, of New Jersey, advocated the conclu-
sions of the report Of the Committee, namely
mundson and Kett censured.
Messrs. CoBB, of Georgia, and FOSTER, of the
same State, argued TO show that this was not such
a case Of privilege would justify the House TO
interfere with it. II was mere personal affair.
having nothing TO do with the proceedings Of
either body. The effort TO make it a national
matter was justly condemned.
In THE SENATE, on the eleventh instant, thirteen
private bills were cons idsred and passed; among
them for the benefit Of Mrs. Susan Decatur
giving her pension Of fifty dollars month, for
five years. An adjournment until Monday took
place.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. OLIVER,
of Missouri, of the Kansas Investigating Com
mittee, made minority report, controverling
many OF the positions of the majority, and char.
acterizing il as ez pare. He says that the distur
Dances are owing 10 the resistance TO the laws |
by the Free. sellers.
The House resumed the consideration OF the
report ofthe special committee on the Sumner
assault.
Messrs ALLISON, EDIE, GIDpINGs and SIMMONS
spoke in favor of the report, which recommends
that Mr.. Brooks be expelled and Messrs. Edmund
son and keitt be censured; and Messrs. BococK
and WINsLow argued on the other side of the |
question.
Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, said that he shall to- |
day. move the previous question in order to close
the debate, that the vote may be taken on Mon
day
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MIDDLETON,s ICE
One price and fun supply guaranteed.


| TIME Subscriber, having succeeded in filling
| Il all his houses with Ice of very superior
quality, and having the most extensive facilities
for conducting the trade is now fully prepared TO
| make contracts for the ensuing season, aud feels
confident that the interest Of consumers will be
| advanced by giving il their attention.
Persons in any part of Washington will be
supplied punc.ualy according TO contract, either
| for the season. (vz: from 1st May TO Isl October
| or for the entire year.
To avoid mistakes and trouble in settling ac-
counts, contracts should he made, if possible, with
the proprietor, and not left entirely with servants
and those delivering the Ice
tickets II used AT all must be paid for on delivery
unless otherwise arranged.
Customers leaving the city for more than ten
days at TIME, by giving notice at the Office, will
be entitled 10 proper deduction; without such
notice no deduction will be made.
Notice of change of residence, if given al the
Office, will prevent disappointment.
Complaints against drivers for neglect careless
ness, or any other cause, should be made al the
office.
Ice kept constantly on hand at the Office, and
can be had in large or small quantities.
Orders can be left at the following places
ent through the Post Office:
MARIN & PALMER, Penn. avenue and 9th street.
ID. GILMAN, Penn. avenue, between 9th and
7h streets
w. H. GILMAN, Pennsylvania avenue and Al
street.
DR.. I. c. McINrIRE, 7th and streets.
FoRD& BRo, Penn. avenue and 18th street.
kIDGLEY's, Seven Buildings
q M. 7. NC, corner 154 and streets.
II. II. MCPHERSON, Capitol Hill.
l.. H. HoLMEAp, Maryland avenue and 7h
street.
F. s. WALSH, Navy Yard.
- Dyson, corner Of Penn. avenue Il 18th
street.
IL. MIDDLETON,
Office and Depot southwest cor. and 18th streets
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aGRAND SCHEME OF EMIGRATION

phhND VT EnNlNrhh lONs
The Brewers should TO malta go,
The Boobies all to Sicily"
The "Quakers" 10 the "Fnendly Isles"
The "Furriers 10 Chilly"
The little snarlng, csrrolling babes"
That break our nightly rest,
Should be packed off to " Babylon"
To "Lspland" or to "Brest."
From "Spit nhead Cooks go DER to Greece"
And while the "Miser" waits
His passage to the Guinea" coast,
"Spendthrihsp are in the Straits"
"Spinisters" should TO the "Needles" go,
"Wine .bibbers" TO Burgundy
'Gourmands' should launch nj Sandwich Isles
Ways at the "Bayn of "Fun".dy--
Bachelors" flee TO the United States"
Maids" to the .Isle of Man.
Let "Gardners" goto Botany Bay
And "Shoe-blaoks" to Japan
Thus emigrate-and misplaced men
Will then no longer vex us,
And all who amt provided for,
Had better go TO Texas.
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WHAT ARE YoU DIGGING.-rm digging for
money The news few, the idlers collected.
We are told you are digging for money. Well
amt digging for anything else. Have you
had any luck2 First rate luck pays well,
you had better take hold. All dotted their
coats, and laid hold most vigorously for while.
After throwing out some cart loads, the ques.
ton arose. When did you get any money last ?
Saturday night. Why, how much did you get7
-Four dollars and half Why, that's rather
small. Its pretty we'll; six dollars week is
the regular price for digging cellars, all over
town. The spades dropped, and the loafers
vanished.
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THE PARIS SENTINEL.

This is Democratic paper recently started
in Paris, Tennessee, by Mr. Cummins, editor
and proprietor II is handsomely gotten up
and its matter gives unmistakable evidence
that it will be an able and useful coadjutor in
the great cause of Democracy. We welcome
it cordially, and wish for its editor full reali-
cation of his hopes for his enterprise.
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WINCHESTER MEDICAL COLLEGE.

WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA.
THE next Annual Session of this Insti-
u tuition will commence the LIST Of October,
and continue until May following.
FACULTY.
Hugh H. Mcclure, M. D., Professor of Surgery
and Physiology; J. Philip Smith, M. D., Professor
Of Practice of Medicine and Obstetrcs Alfred
b. Tucker, M. d., Professor OF Anatomy, Chem
istry, and Matera Medca.
Fees for the whole course, $780, matrcuation
fee, So; dIssecting ticket, (once ony) $40 dplor
ma fee, $40.
The course pursued is that of daily examina-
tons on the preceding lecture generally but two
and never more than three lectures are delivered
during the day The study Of practical anatomy
may be pursued at triang expense Clinical
ectures delivered during the session.
BY recent act of the General Assembly, the
College educates fifteen young men from the State
of Virginia, free OF all expense for tuition, of
rooms, &c. II is required that applicants should
be of good moral character, and unable to pur
sue their studies at their own expense. For fur
Their information apply 10
ALFRED B. TUCKER, M D., Dean.
May 1-3twO1
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STRAYED.-Broke into the pocket of the
editor of this paper ten cent piece. Who it
belongs to, or where it came from is mystery
to US, and we earnestly request the owner to
come and take it away. We have been with.
out money so long, that its use is entirely for
gotten. Upon one side is a beautiful young
lady, with handkerchief to her eyes-weeping
to think she has no mate-and her night cap
on pole, as signal Of distress. Once get
ting angry, we pinched her severely, but she
wond't come to quarters" and now we beg
that some one will come and claim her.
Illinois Patriot.
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LIQUOR AT WHoLEsALE.-Twenty years ago,
when the City Hotel was the great House OF
New York, a guest from the extreme South.
west, approached the bar, and called for brandy,
he filed his tumbler, drank off the liquor, and
laid shilling on the counter. Mr.. Jennings re-
turned him nine cents change. 81 thought
said the guest, "that you charged shilling a
drink at the City Hotel2" "Ah, yes" replied
Mr.. Jennings, that is when we sell at retail,
but when we sell at wholesale we make a de-
ductonr
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PROSPECTUS
For Publishing at Concord, Neao Hampshire.
weekly Newspaper to be entitled,
THE DEMOCRATIC STANDARD,
DEVOTED TO POLITICS, LITERATURE, AND GENE

DEVOTED TO POLITICS, LITERATURE, AND GENE
RAJ INTELLIGENCE.
HHHE Subscriber will, Immediately after
IL the nomination of a candidate for the office
Of President OF the United States, by the National
Democratic Convention about 10 assemble al Gin
cinnali, commence The publication of weekly
newspaper under the title above named. While
he does not propose at the present time to go into
n full detail of the course which his contemplated
paper will pursue. be will take this occasion 10
say that il will be devoted 10 earnest faithful,
and he trusts, efficient advocacy Of Democratic
principles expounded and illustrated by those
two great fathers and apostles of Democracy,
THOMAS JEFFERSON, and ANDREW JACKSON. The
principles and examples of those two illustrious
men inculcate the duty of maintaining with in
flexible fidelity the CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF
THE STATES, and The SOVEREIGN AND INALIKNABLE
RIGHTS THE PEOPLE, as the corner stones of
our republican system OF government. Those
great conservative ideas will always find express
sion in the columns of the journal which the I'M
dersigned is about TO establish.
IL will also support with zeal and fidelity all
nominations Of the Democratic party, fairly and
honorably made. While, on the other hand, il
will resoutey oppose every attempt 10 subvert the
Democratic organization into mere machine for
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of individuals factions
Under the flag of Democracy all have equal rights
and privileges None should be prescribed, and
none ostraczed from the party, for refusing 10
bow 10 the dictation OF selfish clqucs within the
Democratic organization who attempt 10 WELD II
for the promotion of their interests, or for
abe qualification of their own disikes and passions
In the columns OF the STANDARD all interests oil
the party, and all who reco- nize It's principles,
will be candidly heard and kindly and impartially
treated. And, he will further add, that its tone
and language in the discussion OF the principles
10 which il will be devoted will be dignihed and
becoming.
With such views and purposes in the conduct
of his proposed paper, the undersigned hopes for
success. He believes public sentiment in this
State demands tue establishment al the
Capital, of such journal as he proposes 10 pub
lisb.
The DEMOCRATIC STANDARD will be published on
a sheet of the size Of the Con gationai Jour
mar which is 80 by IS inches, and is one Of the
largest and airesi papers in the State. Ii will be
printed on type, and its editorial columns
will be enriched by contributions from the pens
of some of the ablest writers of the Democratic
party in the State.
TERMs-sl SO in advance. 50 at the end Of the
year
III II is desirable that the friends of this
enterprise should be active in procuring subscri.
bers, whose names should be sent in soon as
possible, as the paper will be commenced the first
OF June.
JOHN B. PALMER,
CoNCopp. N. H. June g. Publisher.
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The adopted son of General jackson, his
heir and executor, and the sole repository of
his private papers, thus stamps circulating
Islander, he says
Upto The close Of has life, he entertained
for President Polk and the Hon JAMES BUcH-
ANAN the highest esteem and affection"
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The paper money was, when raised, wet
through, but since has been carefully dried,
and all is fresh and fair, looking as when lost.
The signatures are plain and distinct, and give
little evidence Of the ordeal through which they
have passed The bills Of lading, which we're
likewise in the safe, show the writing upon
them plainly, even to pencil marks.
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
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nR. a San Francisco letter saws:

The contributions to the fund for the sup.
port and education Of Mr.. Kings children al
ready amount to $4,000. At least $40, 900
will be raised. Mr.. King expressed wish just
before he died that his children might be edu-
Gated in California. A gentleman Of the vigi.
lance committee, S. P. Dewey, esq, has do
mated to Mrs. King bevutiful cottage house,
and she will go into tthis week. She bears
her misfortunes with great resignation. ),
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How to Cook Rhubarb.

1t is common error in cooking rhubarb to
peal it. This should never be done, as the
skin contains tue aroma Of the plant, and is
not at all fbrous, but cooks readily and be-
comes pulpy. We have derived this informa-
ton from French cook of noted experience
and skill
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nag The New Bedford Massachusetts, "a,

B6- The New Bedford Massachusetts, En-
press, an American" paper up to the time
of Fremonts nomination, has repudiated him,
and come out for Buchanan and Breckenridge
1t sees no hope for the success of national
principles and the salvation of the Union, ex.
cept. under the wing of Democracy, The Ear
press is published tri-weekly, and will be a
valuable accession to Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge
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JOENAN
CONCORD, N. H., June 3. Publisher.

VISITING CARDS.-Upon the receipt
of 81, the subscriber will forward by mail,
postage paid, package OF % cards with the name
of the person written in the most beautiful style.
The advantages of the written over the engraved
cards, are, that they be soiled by burning
the writing is perfectly indeble, and great va
rety Of styles can be had in the same pack.
Wedding, at Home, and Invitation Cards, prompt
ly attended to. Enclose two letter stamps il spe-
cimens are desired, and address.
VIM. A. RICHARDSON,
Kirkwood House, Washington, ID. G., jel7g
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Tsmmany Hall, Now York.
We extract from a great number of letters
received by the committee, on occasion of the
celebration, the following;
From the Hon James buchanan.
WHEATLAND, NEAR LANCASTER,
Pennsylvania, July 2, 1856.
GENTLEMAN: have been honored by the
receipt of your invitation, in behalf of the
Tammany Society, to attend the celebration of
the approaching Anniversary of our National
Independence at Tammany Hall. Would that
it were in my power to be present on this great
occasion! i should indeed esteem it a high
privilege. AT period when the National
Democratic party ofthe country are every where
rallying to defend the constitution and the
Union against the sectional party who would
outlaw fifteen Of our sister States from the con.
federacy it must cheer the heart of every patriot
to know that the Democracy of the Empire
State, in solid and united column, are rush
ing to the rescue. Acting upon your motto
that "past grievances are to be buried in ex-
ertions for the FUTURE" they must prove invinci
BILE. Most gladly would | be with You on this
suspicious day, and sincerely do regret that
this is impossible.
With sentiments of high respect, remain
yours, truly, JAMES BUCHANAN.
Henry c. Murphy, John Kelly, Isaac V. Fowler,
Thomas Wheelan, Esqrs., and others Com
mittee, &c.
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SPRING ELECTION OF 1855.

The ensuing spring there was an election fol
Judge Of the Supreme Court. Judge Crawford
though not formally nominated, was supported
as the Democratic candidate; erasmus Cole
was nominated by legislative caucus as the
Republican candidate. The same issues were
involved, including the fugitive slave law, in
favor Of which Judge Crawford had then re-
Gently rendered decision. The following
was the result:
Cole. ...-............... l,5l1
Crawford. ........ ............. 21 0l3
The anti.Democratic majority at this time
six months having elapsed since the Congress
sional election-was reduced from 9,2l4 to
4,480, or about 0ne-half what IL spas the pre-
Uious fall.
FALL ELECTION OF 1855.
Another six months brought the State cleo
ton of l855-the memory of which is fresh in
the mind of every citizen of the State. The
same Nebraska issue was still involved by
resolution of our State convention endorsing
Pierce's administration, and on general princi-
Piles. Aside from this, the most outrageous
personal attacks we're daily made upon our
candidates, and were believed by thousands
school land swindes," climatic asylum
frauds" &C., being the staple electioneering
capital of the opposition. There was the
same fusion against us as now of Know-no-
things and Black Republicans, aided by a
number of boiling Democratic papers, and
large numbers Of federal offce-holders. The
result upon Lieut. Governor-about fair test
of the average strength Of the ticket was as
follows:
Macarthur, (dem.) .3s, GAO
Sholes, rep).... .35, $50
Democratic majority-t,co thousand eight
hundred and eightyl
Here we see rapid and substantial gain Of
Democratic strength. The majority of 5000
against US was reduced in six months to 1000;
six months more reversed the majority of 1000
against US to nearly 5000 in our favor. The
redemption of the State was accomplished in a
single year. since that time the party has been
daily growing in strength. 1t is united and
harmonious. The detection of the Wisconsin
is made up by daily accessions of hundreds
Two heretofore neutral papers have pronounced
for us; many old and distinguished Wings are
with us. The Republican candidate is dis
tasteful to the entire party-ours was the first
choice and favorite of the entire party.
Lastly, the Republicans themselr'i have no
hopes of success in this State. Ill, some
times hazard claim to it, but do it in way
that shows their utter want of confidence in
the claim. They generally class it as " doubt
full" We claim it as certain for Buchanan by
a majority that will not be less than eight thou
sand, and may reach twelve thousand.-Madi-
son Argus,
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ON MANHOOD, AND ITS PREMATURE
DECLINE.

DECLINE.
Just Published, Gratis, the 10th Thousand.
A FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL
"A Treatment, without Medicine, OF Sperma-
torrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions,
Genital and Nervous Debility, lmPotency and
Impedimen,s TO Marriage generally
BY b. DE LANEY, M. ID.
The important fact that the many alarming COM
plants, originating in the imprudence and solitude
of youth, may be easily removed rithom Medicine,
is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful treatment,
as adopted by the Author, fully explained by
means OF which every one is enabled to cure HIM
sefpersctly and at the least possible cost thereby
avoiding ali the advertised nostrums of the day.
Sent TO any address, gratis and post free in
sealed envelope, by RENTING post paid two
postage stamps to Dr. 3. DE LANEY, II Lispe-
nard street, New York City.
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The majority against the Democratic Con-
gressional tickets was nine thousand t,oo hun
dred and thirteen
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CARD.
CARD.
GToRG1 MASON.

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
Practices in the Courts OF the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
al Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. p. Butler, u. S. Senator, s. Carolina.
Hon ID. X. Atchison, u. s. Senator, Missouri
X. M. L. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James M. Mason, u. S. SENATOR Virginia.
Gen. s. Cooper. Adj. Gen. u. 5. A. Wash, ID. G.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. c.
G. G. Jamison, Prest Bank OF Bait, Bait, Md.
Dec eff
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-07-12

Bar small piece of paper or linen, mois
tened with spirits Of turpentine, and put into a
bureau, a wardrobe for single day, two or
three times year, is sufficient preservative
against moths.
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MARRIED..

Al Urbana, Ohio on the I'd of July. by the Rev.
j. 2. STUART, Miss GERTRUDE VANUXEM
JAMES, daughter Of JOHN H. JAMES, Esq, 10 Mr..
HENRY THAYER NILES, Greek Profe ssor in
Urbana University.
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ELECTION OF 1854.

The year 1854 witnessed the most serious re-
verses that ever befell the Democratic party in
this State. The passage of the Nebraska bill
"a measure right in itself, but unexpected and
misunderstood-was with ceaseless care and
falsehood turned into powerful engine against
the Democratic party of the State. In the fall
of that year our election for Congressman
took place, with the following result: