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IL Diary Of Turkish and Greek Writers, by the
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GUDsON RIVER RAILROAD.

f.rA summer Arrangeme
RI. rHmuuzsys1 NEW YORK TO AND FROM
ALBANY AND 'rROY.-On and
after Monday, Mays, 1854, the trains will ran as
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THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDi

UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
ONLY SO HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 80 HOURS TO CINCINNTIi!
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lEOPLE,s EDITION Ole CHANNING,

- = 80 co'NSh A1of'c1
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
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no impression was made on it and thus it now
remains. This experiment proves, VIC think
that an abundant supply of water can be OBJ
tanned, at least on that desert part of the route
where it is SO necessary artesian
wells. s.,, hE-ea <s f.sza- 8. .asr.sf.aer.. s.a4,
Other artesan wells are to be sunk along
the route, and Capt. Pope will renew his Ia
bors. on the one deScrib ed, when he receives
the tubing and materials necessary to carry on
the work. The water obtained at .Llano L sta
cado was clear, pure, and palatable; and no
impurities could be detected by tests applied
by Dr.. Shumard, the geologist of the party.
.g. These surveyors have deve loped the fact
that the territory on the Pacific shores, is only
a marrow slope of about 150 miles OF arabic
land skirting the ocean for about l000 miles,
but its riches in minerals snrPass comprehen-
sion.. Rich veins OF copper and antimony
have lately been discovered, also great depos-
its of asphatum. The sulphatc OF soda and
| the carbonate Of magnesia have been found IN
great quantities, but no nitre. Carboniferous
limestone has been found in abundance at the
San Francisco mountain, and this affords
/ some hope that deposits of coal may also be
there. rs z-... ---.f.r ..-.ssss rHs
Thus far the surveys have developed a coed
wagon route to the Pacific, supplied with a
sufficiancy of waters and the grades and tun-
neling required through the Rocky Mountains,
| for a railroad, do not present such engineer
| ing difficulties as the railroad over the Alps.
The cost of a railroad from Fort Smith, on the
Mississippi, to San Francisco,-a distance OF
/ 2,025 miles, is estimated at sol 20,000,-a
little over SAC, 900 per mile. The exploring
surveys are still continued, and no doubt many
new and interesting scientific discoveries will
yet be made by the able corps Of officers en-
gagged in these scientific xplorations.-Scien-
tifc .4naericGn
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eotIRTsHIp OF JOHN ADAMS.

Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Weymoth was an excel
lent man and very fine preacher; but he had
hiph notions of himself and his tamliy-In 9TH
er words he was something of an aristoerat.
Mr.. Smith had two charming daughters
Mary was the name of the elder the others
same have forgotten. They were admired by
the beaux and envied by the bellies of the coun-
trv round But while the careful guardians of
the parsons family were holding consultation
ON the subject, it was rumored that two young
lswyers. Mr.. Cranch and Mr.. Adams, think
both of the neighboring town of Quincy, were
paving their addresses to the Misses Smith
As every man, woman, and child of acoantfy
parish of NcwEngiandi is acquainted With what
ever occurs in the parsons family, ali the clr-
cuu,stances of the courtship soon transpired
Mr.. Cranch was of a respectable family Of
same note was considered young man OF
promise. and worth the alliance he sought
He was very acceptable to Mr.. Smith, and was
greeted by himself and family with great res
pect and cordiality. he was received by the
eldest as a lover. and was in fact young man
of great respeetability. He afterwards rose
to the dignity of Judge of the common please
of Massachusetts,. es
The suitor of the other daughter was Jehn
Adams, who afterwards became President OF
the United States. But at that time in the o.
pinion of Mr.. Smith and family he gave but
slender promise of the distinction to which he
afterwards arrived. His pretensions were scofn'
ed by all the family. excepting the young lady
to whom his addresses were specially directed
Mr.. Smith showed none of the ordinary civil
ties of the house he was not asked to the hos
ptalities of the table, and it is reported tha
his horse was doomed to share with his maste
the neglect and modification to which he wa
subject, for he was frequently seen shiverin:
in the cold, and gnawing the post at the par
sons door on the long winter evenings; i
shorts it was reported that the parson had in
timated to him that his visits We're unaccepta
HE and that he would confer q favor by di
continuing them. ref Il ss-.
He told his daughter that John Adams WI
unworthy of hers that his father was an no
est tradesman tradesman who tried to init
ate John into the arts OF fusbandry and sho
making but without success, and that ne n
sent him to college as a last resort. He be
ced his daughter not to think Of making an {
lance with one so much beneath her. NJ
Smith was one of the most dutiful OF daugl
cps. but she saw Mr.. Adams through medlr
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scIENTIFIc EXPLORATIONS.

i @.
The territory belonging to the United States
is of such vast extent, that much of it is IN
known ground. Something, however, Is do
ing every year in exploring the extensive
plains. the lofty mountain ranges, thorwilder-
enesses, and river courses developing new
wonders in the mighty West and adding great
" to our stock of useful information. Ofthls
we have abundant evidence in the recently
published Report of Capt. y. y. Humphreys,
of the Typographical Engineers, upon the
progress OF the Pacific Explorations anG sur
yeys, to ascertain the most practical and eco
nomfcal route for a railroad from the MisSis-
sippi to the. Pacific Ocean. The best route
was found to be on the 23d parallel, which
trayerses the great Colorado desert for 132
miles. The officers of the survey made the
discovery that this desert was the delta of the
river, and was lower than. that stream, which
could be turned intoit for irrigation, and thus
| convert & 500 square miles of barren land IN
to fruitful soil. -.s-s=-rs = ez---zsr +
The want of water has hitherto been great
obstacle to an inland route to the Pacific
The surveying officers have devoted much at,
| tention to the obtaining of an adequate sup
ply, and with some success. by one PARTY I
was found that good common wagon roaf
could be constructed from the Rio t'rand'
down the San Pedro and Gila, and across tn
/ Colorado desert, and which could be supplief
/ with water from common wells. Anothe
party, under Capt. Pope, were charged CD ca, 70
sink an artesian web on the Llano Estacadc--
an arid desert. They aeonmenced operation
in the latter part of May, last year ana at
depth Of 800 feet water was reaehea' ps''
5 only rose T9feet. The boring vas continued
and 800 feet Of tubing (allthat the corps haa'
: was used AboStsthe middle Of the month
: September at 640 feet, another powerful SUI
d ply of water was reached. II rose 39o ieet
: a few minutes, when Unexpectedly the MARI
/ clay below the tubing cayed in and stoppe
IS its flow. Itwas attemptedto remove the a.
+ cumulation of water, by mud pumps, but aft'
N continuous labor OF twelve days and night
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very different from that in which her father
viewed him. She would not for the world of
fend or dIsobey her father, but still John Adj
ans saw something in her eye and manner
that seemed to say ssperseyere, and on that
hint he acted. . -sszss..r-.s--
Mr.. Smith like good parson and an affec-
tionate father had told his daughters that, if
they married with his appreciation, he would
preach each of them sermon on the Sabbath
after the joyful occasion, and that they should
have the privilege of choosing the text. The
espousal Of the eldest daughter, Mary, arrir
ed, and she was united to Mr.. Cranch in holy
bonds, with the approval, the blessings, and
the benedictions of her friends. Mr.. Smith
then said ''My dutifuI child, am now ready
to prepare your sermon for next Sunday
" hat do you select for the texta
s.Dear father,'' said Mary, sI have selected
the latter part of the 42d verse of. the 10th
chapter of Luke-sMary hath chosen that good
part which shall not be taken from her. -
ssFery good my daughter,'' said he, and the
sermon was preached. -a -ea s7
Mr.. Adams persevered in his suit in defiance
of all oposition. 1t was many years after, and
on very different opposition, that he uttered
these words ssSink or swim, live or die, sur
vve or perish, / give my heart and hand to
this mearure." But though the measures were
different, the spirit was the same. Besides,
| he had already carried the main point of at
| tacz-the heart of the young lady-and he
knew the surrender of the citadel must soon
/ follow After the usual hesitation and delay
] NJ
| Smith seeing that resistance was fruitless.
yielded the contested point with as much grace
as possible, as many good father has done
before and since that time. Mr.. Adams wa:
united to the lovely Miss Smith. After the
marriage was over. aud all things settled II
quiet Mrs. Adams remarked to her father
ssYou preached sister Mary sermon on tht
occasion of her marriage. Won't you preacl
me one 7''
eyes my dear GIRL said Mrs Smith, s'choost
your text, and you shall have your sermon"
ssWell, said the daughter, 81 have chosel
the 33d verse of the 10th chapter OF Luke
| sFor j ohm came, neither eating breadnor drink
! ing wine, and ye say he hath a devil "
The old lady, my informant, looked me YER
archly in the face when she repeated this pas
sage, and observed, s'if Mary was the mos
dutiful daughter, l guess the other had tn
| most WITT
1 could not ascertain whether the last SCI
mon was ever preached. 1t may not be inaI
propriate to remark how well these ladies ju:
tilted the preference Of the distinguished ind
viduals who had sought them in marriage. {
them it will be hardly extravagant to say, the
were respectively an homer to their husband
the boast of their sex, and the pride OF e
England. Mrs. Adams in particuiar-Wlo iro
the elevated position in which her husbar
was placed before the public eye-was supPn
cd TO hold the same elevated rank with Il
gentle sex that Mr.. Adams did among me
!, and she is reported to have rendered her hu
: band much assistance in his multiplied labo
: of the pen.
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FREMONT /;
Or the Ride OF the One Hund,ei.

In the early part of the year 1917 business |
called me to Alta, California. Having been
long resident on the Pacific coast, and being
familiar pith the language and customs Of tfs7
people, was selected to effect large con-
tract of hides for one of our Eastern firms, the
trade being nearly paralyzed at the time by
the war then in progress between onr country
and Mexico where a handful Of noble men
were accomplishing deeds which have given
them place in history by the side OF Leoni-
das and his braves. The Californians had be-
come to US a deSideratum although their
mineral wealth still slumbered, waiting Tor
the enchanter of modern days, Yankee enter
prise. their splendid harbors, the contiGuity
of our possessions in Oregon. and the iacii-
ties for trade with China, were sufficient IN
ccntive Commodore Stockton had hurried
up from Calloa in the frigate Congress and
Gen. Kearncy had crossed the plains from
the Missouri River; with force OF armed
hunters, for the purpose oftaling the country
and holding it as a gage for a Satisfactory
4 treaty ag.a gfas-.g4 FGia a- @
The native Californians, who had long groan-
ed beneath the imposts of a distant Govern
ment and veniaI, Governors, had themselves
invited our overtures but a few OF their lead
ers, with deadly hatred toward the Yankees,
and hope of personal reward from Mexico
were assiduously endeayoring to stir the peo-
pIe up to a rcyoit-in many eases with 100
rreat success. Manuel Castro, wealthy and
influential ranchero, noted for his determined
opposition to all change, and enmity to the
s.Gringos.,' had arranged for an attack on the
Pueblo los Angeles, the headquarters OF hear-
i,ney, held by small force Of marines and Hol-
upteers. His agents were in all parts OF the
country, intiaming the inhabitants and urging
them to join him. By some means his pt@f
leaked out. f-..is 5sT EEs.s5zg-s g5-
| was at this time at the ranch OF my ole
friend, Gen. Martinez Vallejo, on hesSonom'
! Creek. my companion was Capt D. Wh'
has since espoused one of our hosts daugn
ters. Vallejo was one of the largest laudhela
ers in California, owning some sixty SQUARE
: miles, with forty thousand head OF cattle ah'
several hundred horses, cattle and horses
that time being a mans available wealth.
He had been formerly Military Governor
: the country, and was considered fair spoil
people, though in justice must state that II
was kindly disposed toward the Americans
I, The house was substantial ediiice OF w
: stories. surrounded by corall, with stron
{ gateway; the household consisted OF som
J twenty persons s1asIf s
We had retired to rest, and were Wrappe
: in slumber, when the loud barking OF 'aos
2 and sballooing of men aroused US ssuddenl
= fran our ireaIns.s.l Expecting an attack lro
the hear marty ga band of lawless desperate
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TO MY MOTHER.

The following lines: written by n convict in tho
Ohio Penitentiary. touchingly beautiful We
haveseen nothing of late that has moved our
sympathy The man who write such poetry,
who has such thoughts, cannot be utterly deprav
ed The curse of intemperance, with its attending
dow inward influence, has here done its work, and
a spirit noble and generous that ght and should
be the pride and ornament of the social circle. is
now the degraded convict in the walls of Peni-
tentiary. How will that fond mothers heart
bleed if She shall hear of her darling boy the in
mate of prison in a foreign land Ohio STATE
Journal gszs s-eesg efFa1Gz8 80 ssAa5 a1e
I've wandered far from thee, mother,
Far from my happy home
I've left the land that gave me birth,
In other climes to roam -e5ste=f
And time since then, has roll'd its years
And marked them on my brow; E-F ElF1
Yet have often thought of thee s-
I'm thinking of thee now: a11E -
I'm thinking on the day, mother, = -.a-E
When at my tender side, ~ E-zf q g
You watched the dawning of my youth, s
And kissed me in your pride; .-szs-~g
Then brightly was my heart lit up
With hopes of future joy, --sfss--f--F---s So
While your bright fancy honors wove 81.
To deck your darling boy e5s.z =s-sl55.f
I'm thinking of the day. mother,
When with anxious care,
You lifted up your heart to heaven
Your hope, your trust was there;
Fond memory brings your parting word,
While tears rolled down your check ..--
The long, last, loving look told more,
Than even words could speak. r--l .sE
I'm far away from thee, mother,
No friend is near me now,
To soothe me with tender word,
Or cool my burning brow;
The dearest ties aeection wove,
Are all now torn from me;
They left me when the trouble eamc:
They did not love like thee.
I'm lonely and forsaken now,
Unpitied and unblest
Yet still would not have thee know
How sorely I'm distress d
know you would not chide, mother.
You would not 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
sa The tempteI with his bancful cup
Has dashed them all away;
And shame has left its venom sting
To rack with anguish wild
Yet still would not have thee know
The sorrows of thy child
--EE O. have wandered far, mothers
Since 1 deserted thee;
And left thy trusting heart to break,
.sa Beyond the deep blue sea.
z1 o.mother, still / love thee well,
g le And love to hear thee speak:
And feel again thy balmy breath
Upon my eare-worn check
But. ah, there is a thought, mother,
& ss Pervades my bleeding breast,
That thy freed spirit may have hoWn
To its eternal rest
And while L wipe the tear away
ss.r There whispers in my ear
A voice that speaks of heaven and thee,
And bids me see thee there.
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Hon. Caleb Goodrich, Of Oneida county,
one of the present members of Assembly, mas
abandoned the Democratic candidates ana de-
cIared himself for Fremont.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-29
lANOTHER.-A RRIV AL.

JI1EARE NoW opening another ele-
w giant ssscftment Of Cut Glass, con.
sisiine OF Tumblefs, Goblets, Champagnes
| Clafets, Wines &c. BE.
Elegant ornsmented Lamp Shades, Vases
Pitchers, Sugars and Cream Covers, jars
&c, Ne ....,-.. .-...
A beautiful article Of Calvary Candle
sticks with large variety of Glass Ware,
Cut and Pressed; worthy the attedtivn Of
Purchasers at ...-.=
]. PIPER 4 cos Ware Rooms.
ALSO an assortment Of Gold and orna-
mental Window Shades. with all The fix
lures, including Cord and l'assels, complete.
Also. fine assortment Of Table Covers.
Table Oil Clutb, Table Mats, Nc.
A large variety NJ Mat end Rugs A lew
pieces of Carpeting with a very complete
assortment Of Wood and Willow Ware ;
Baskets &c, all Of which will be sid as
low as thhy can he purchased Ia The South
Our assortment If Goods is now very
complete and we invite purchasers to call
and examine, as we ran furnish House IN
II I.s departments on better terms than
can be had in New Orleans or elsewhere.
uet-2d ]. PIPER & CO,
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-29

Srs,M ARRareEnsrt. - Bea, has lust
completed on Convention street. near the
Horse Palace, all bis steam grinding afran.
sements, TO furnish The whole parish with
fresh ground meal. The stiiele will be
kept always on hand fresh from The mill,
and The people can send there and get it,
in quantities TO suit themselves. Beal's
arrangements are such, that all the chat Of
the grain Is separated from the virgin arti.
Gle, and no better quality Of meal can be
had any where.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-29

ANotHrh TABLsAux.. Planters, farmers,
builders, erhitects, undettakefs, carpenters,
coopers. and othefs ARE called on 10 notice
to-day, a fresh tableaox Of things, just re-
ceived by Messrs Lsrguier II Lanoue, and
proclaimed TO the world al the head Of to-
days papef They have all needfil for the
sgficuturist or the mechanic--ariicles TO
make sugar with, and instruments to meas.
ufe II, when made Messrs L n b. have
the run Of this business and keep the very
hsst articles FgEkE