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MEXICO,

Who shall describe Mexico-the Mex
ico Of that age? 1t ought to be one who
had seen all the wonders Of the world;
and he should have for an audience those
who had dwelt in Venice and CONSTANT
nople, who had looked down upon Gran
ada from the Alhambra, and who had
studied all that remained to be seen of
the hundred-gated Thebes, of Babylon,
and Nineveh. The especial attributes Of
the most beautiful cities in the world
were here conjoined; and that which was
the sole boast of many a world-renowned
name, formed but one Of the charms Of
this enchantress among cities Well
might the rude Spanish soldier find no
parallel but in the imaginations of his
favorite romance. Like Granada, encir-
cled, but not frowned upon, by noun
tains; fondled and adorned by water,
ike Venice; as grand in its building as
Babylon of old, and rich with gardens,
ike Damascus-the great city of Mexico
was at that time the fairest in the world,
and has never since been equaled. Like
some rare woman, of choicest parentage,
the descendant of two royal houses far
apart, who joins the soft, subtle, graceful
beauty of the south, to the fair, blue
eyed, blushing beauty of the north, and
sits enthroned in the hearts Of all be-
holders-so sat Mexico upon the waters,
with a diadem of cleaning towers, a fair
expanse Of towery meadows on her
breast, circle of mountains as her zone ;
and, not unwomanIike, rejoicing in the
reflection of her beautiful self from tie
innumerable mirrors which were framed
by her streets, her courts, her palaces,
and her temples.-SpaniM Conqttests IN
Asnerfca.
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But this is too painful. Icannot write

But this is too painful. Icannot write
of this.
You can imagine my feelings at this
time. But the evil tempter has left
me now, and pray to God, never to rc-
turn.
Do warn others Of my sad fate, to shun
the road to ruin.
VIII you not call and see me some
time? Don't despise the thief; Christ did
not.
Many thanks to your kind heart. Also
please thank the Government Attorney
and the Postmaster of H=and II
H May God watch over aud pre-
serve you all.
Your unworthy servant, E. \. S.
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W, July Is, 1854

CN-J 49, ACCA'
Kind friend--For must consider YOU
as such, because through your instrumen-
tality ] have been saved, perhaps from a
worse fate than has befallen me. ! think
through this, l have been taught to see
what sinner l am. am truly penitent
for this crime, as well as my disobedienee
to the just laws of God. mean through
the help of Almighty power to serve
my Creator the remaining years Of nay
life.
1t is strange how I was tempted to do
that crime. Inever was inclined to dc
evil or to keep bad company. In fact
kept no company hardly, except that Of
my wife and little ones. Oh, how my
heart throbs to break loose and join them
Look upon yours as you can in freedom
and think Of me. 1t almost suffoeates NE
to call them before me in my mind.
oh, horrors little did / think such a
fate would befall me cannot tell why
| did it, more than this-to pay my debts
How they did trouble me-how should ]
ever pay them? But this was not the way
to cancel them.
do not love money-not at all. ]
never desired TO be rich, only to be square
with the world. l became indebted by
extravaganza and pride.
would tell you little story Of my
/ life, if ] could. My connections except
my father are pious people. My mother
was a good Christian, and died in the hope
Of Heaven. She called me to her bed.
side about two months before her death
That was the last time saw her alive
and when she parted with me. she elaspeG
me TO her bosom with these words
/" My son, obey God and meet me II
Heaven !"
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Ca Chesterfield, having been inform
ed by bis physician that be was dying by
inches, congratulated himself that he was
not SO tall by foot as Sir Thomas Rob
inson.
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g An incorrigible wag, who lent
minister a horse, which ran away and
threw his clerical rider, thought he should
have some credit for his aid in spreading
the gospel!
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e. A wag meeting very homely
man, thus addressed him" My dear
friend, you ought to take saffron For
what?" inquired the latter. To keep
the ugliness out, for if it ever strikes in it
will surely kill you"
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G A Cincinnati paper contains an
advertisement of bonnets and petticoats
for young mems wear, to correspond
with the shawls so generally worn.
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His innocent family received the warm
est sympathy of the entire community,
which indeed they deserved, for the cul-
prit's wife was sincere christian wo-
man; living exemplifcation of the
religion by which she professed to be
guided.
Some of the interviews at the prison
between her husband, children and her
self, were painful to behold; yet, after the
first terrible shock (and how terrible it
was can be realized by those only who
haveseen beloved one suddenly meta
morphosed from fancied angel into a
fallen spirit she became more resigned
to the overpowering calamity which had
overtaken her and her children.
She had no reproaches for her SHINING
husband, nor did she allude in his pres
ence to the suferings which he had bro't
upon his innocent family; but her aim
seemed to be to induce him by means OF
his bitter experience, to begin new and
Christian life.
One day when I called to see the pris-
oner, in company with gentleman who
was anxious to learn the fate of pack
age of papers he had lost, we found the
afflicted woman sitting by her husband
one arm thrown lovingly around his neck,
and an open Bible lying on herlap. We
apologized to her for the interruption.
She looked up mournfully, tear stealing
down her wan cheek as she said,
It'sno matter. 1 was only reading to
poor Edward Then looking at him
fondly, she continued, - He has been a
kind, good husband and father, and he
hadn't any bad habits or companions that
1 knew of; and l have often thought that
if he only had religion he would be per
feet. And if this trial, bad as it is, viii
only make him Christian, 1t viii be all
| shall ask.
Meanwhile, her two little children
we're thoughtlessly playing about the door
of the cell, unconscious of the ruin which
had been wrought in the hearts and pros.
poets of their wretched parents. The
youngest one while we were there, tried
to play 'bo-peep' with its father, but wa
immediately checked by the poor mother
who cried out in an agonizing voice, 'Oh
Eddie, don'tr
Ever since her husband was sent t.
prison, this devoted wife has visited hin
twice a month (having been furnished
with fr ee pass by the officers of the
railroad, which passed near the PRISON.
and to judge Of the report of those who
have an op pportunity of observing every
day, the prisoner has commenced a Chris
tian life, TO which the prayers of his loY.
ing wife were designed to lead him.
Nothing can be said that would add tC
the force of the lesson contained in the
facts here narrated. If lifetime Of i'm
prisonment, and the blighting of the
hopes and happiness of loved ones, dc
not show with sufficient impressivenes.
the result of crime, imagination viii in
vain attempt to supply the deficiency.
Iappend a letter received by me from
the criminal, some time after his commit.
tai to the State Prison;
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O. Unpopular-Quarrelsome women,
rainy days, and those dirty-faced boys
who are continually boring you about
that little bill you owe Mr.. Grip.
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e. The fifth volume Of Macaulay's
History of England has passed into the
hands Of the printer.
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"g8- Oh mother said little child,
" Mr. 5. does love aunt Lucy; he SITS by
her, he whispers 10 her-and he hugs
her" Why Edward, your auat does
not suffer that, does she = Suffer 4;
yes mother, she IKE Il.
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f8T He submits himself to be seen
through microscope, whosufers himself
to caught in a passion.
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Ca Here are two faces under one
hat" as the young lady remarked when
her lover was kissing her.
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FgT 'Tis but little, narrow soul, which
earthly things can please.
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gT The best work mother can do Is
to take care Of her children.
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e. In California they call a livery
stable a @horse restaurant.
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c. II is better to go round stream
than to drown in crossing.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEORGETOWN, Oct. %, /,

GEoRGErowN, Oct. %, 1855.
No question has been before our citizens
and corporation for many years in which all
parties and classes seem to take go much in
terest, or which gave riso to as much private
discussion, as the late act of Congress to
amend our city charter. In regard to the ne
cessity or justice of carrying out its provisions
there exists a great contrariety of opinion
and what will be its ultimate fate We are not
prepared to say. One thing is certain, how
ever, and that is, that it was sought and OBJ.
tanned for political effect Consequently we
are of the opinion that such q measure-one
changing the organic law of the town for all
future time-should not be hastily acted upon
or fastened upon US without first being sub.
mitted to the people for their decision at the
ballot box. The elaborate report of the Re-
corder, together with the act of Congress, and
the ordinance prepared by the Recorder for
carrying out the provisions of the act, will be
before the Councils in proper form to morrow
evening.
A Young Mems Union Demo cratic Associa.
ton was formed in our city last night, and
the following gentlemen elected officers JAS
White, President; John Shackleford, Vice
President; b. Howard, Secretary, and John
Herd, Treasurer. The number in attendance
was quite large, and the proceedings of spir-
Tied character. We Learn this organic alton is
intended to be permanent
The number Of vessels along our wharves
this mol ming is smaller than has been for sew.
eral days The large feet that was I'D few
days ago having all been freighted with -four,
grain, coP' &c, for the eastern and northern
potts.
The flour and grain markets are firm and
active at our prices of yesterday, and tending
upwards. SPECTATOR.
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THE MARKETS
From Nicaragua.

New ORLEANS, Oct. % The steamer Ten
nessee brings later and important adyices from
Nicaragua in regard to the position Of Presi-
dent Walker
walker finding the enemy advancing On
massaya, Withdrew his small force there and
the enemy, four thousand strong, occupied
tnat place. Walker left n small force ct Ora
naua and advanced toward Massays with one
thousand men and met the enemy on the IL b,
near the city, repulsing them and driving
them back on Masssya, where the battle last
90 until midnight. At daylight a courier ar
rived stating that 1000 natives and Gauta-
N aiIans were besieging Granada Walker
arrived at the heights surrounding the city on
the mourning Of the 18th at 10 o'clock, and
ound the city barricaded by the whole force
of the enemy.
He Immediately charged and drove them
from their posts, capturing the commanders.
with all their field pieces, and routing them
from the city with great slaughter The total
loss Of the enemy in killed and wounded was
HOO. Walkers loss was only Is killed and
30 wounded
Walker was 10 march Immediately on Mas
saga and Leon His troops were in the high
est spirits. The citizens Of Granada had held
the Government buildings for twenty-five
hours, when Walker arrived TO their rescue.
msssrs. Lawless, Wheeler, and Ferguson,
American citizens, having no connection with
Nicaragua affairs, had been murdered by the
natives
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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct %, 1856.
Our people were startled yesterday MOI ming
to hear that DR.. j. NJ Burwell a young ply
stefan who has long resided in this city, had
been found lying dead in an open space near
the Mount Vernon cotton factory, his throat
shOckingly mangled. Upon investigation by
jury Of inquest, it was discovered that the
deceased met the Watch at late hour on
Tuesday night, and being found aboring under
some mental hallucination, was detained short
while by them, but in a short time he seemed
so rational that be left them; and yesterday
morning his body was discovered as mentioned
above Beside him, at a short distance, was
found small pocket knife, known as his
The jury rendered a verdict that the deceased
came to his death in consequence of wounds
inflicted by his own hands The affair caused
a deep and painful sensation to pervade the
community throughout all yesterday.
Several other deaths also took place. Mr..
Moses Henning, well known On the route be-
tween Alexandria aud Washington, died
rather suddenly just before day, and ere the
morning wore away Hugh Smith, ESQ whose
name has been familiar to Alexandria for
nearly three quarters Of q century, passed
away to better world
The trial trip on the Alexandria and Wash
ington Railroad will be made this week, and
IL onOlt tlLuS tIdiuS Will commence run
ming regularly. The baggage and mail cars,
with one of the neatest Of locomotives, are al
ready on the track, and the other locomotive
which came up from Richmond on Saturday
will soon follow its predecessor
The Alexandria Democracy contemplate, and
have made preparations for, grand demon
stration and mass meeting in this city tonight
Though but a few days have elapsed since
the affair was first projected it will undoubt-
eddy do credit to the public spirit Of the Dem.
ocrats here A torch light procession and mass
meeting have been agreed upon. Thirty one
little misses, with flags, are to personate the
States of the Union A glee club, in an open
carriage, will head the procession, and the
coon killer will thunder
The Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad Company assembled in annual meet.
ing at their Office in this city, on Tuesday,
and elected the following officers: President
Lewis Mckenzie, of Alexandra. Directors
JAS. McIllhany, of Loudoun; Province Nc
COrmick, of Clark, and G. +. Lee, of Alexan-
andria. Examining Committee-A S. Bra
den, P. P. Smith, and R II. Miller.
The company contemplate q connection at
some point on the Potomac with a railway
from Hagerstown, thus Offering to the District
Of Columbia all the advantages Of the Metro
politan railroad at scarce a tythe of the cost
The merchants are still busily engaged in
their fall trade, large quantities Of goods
leaving Alexandria every day by the railroad
and river
White-white ST. 5OasI So, red 81 .45asI 81.
Corn oOa63c. Oats 35a35c. Flour S7a$9.
AMI
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POLITICAL ITEMS.

Horatio Seymour is stumping Missouri for
Buchanan.
The Lancaster pa Wing says that the
vote Of that county was 5000 less than usual
"That country is the most prosperous where
labor commands the greatest reward. "-Buch-
aHGH.
Lucius IL. Sargent, distinguished as lit
erary man and an old line Wing comes out
for Fremont in the Boston Transcript
Gems Houston and Rusk held a debate at
NagOdOches, Texas, ON the 18th Of last month
in which hard intellectual blows were given
and received.
Ex-GOv Pennington. Of New Jersey, has de-
clined re election to Congress. Hon. J..
Phillips Phoenix also declines the nomination
in the first district Of New York.
Col. Willard, Cover aor elect of Indiana,
arrived at Louisville on Saturday evening.
and met with an enthusiastic reception from
his political friends.
We understand that there will be a joint
discussion at COlesyille, Montgomery county,
Md on Saturday next, ,tween Mich. W.
Cluskey, representing the Democratic party,
and j. II. &. McCutchen, Esq representing
the American party Gen Lane and others
VIII address the meeting after the discussion.
The very savage speech of Colonel Savage,
Of Tennessee, In which he knitted tho Repub-
licans and Know Nothings in the House of
Representatives, has been re published in
pamphlet form in Tennessee in addition TO the
immense number struck off here, and has been
most extensively circulated in the West.
Hon John J. Crittenden made an eloquent
Fillmore speech at Louisville On Monday
evening On the previous Saturday evening
Hon. Thomas +. Marshall also made q speech
there in favor of a fusion with the Republi
~ 80 ho %
the defeat Of Buchanan. The Louisville Jour
nal disapproves Of Mr.. MS sentiments
Nathaniel p Banks, jr, the Republican
Know Nothing Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives, and one Of Fremont's present
confidential friends, said in his late speech in
Vail street "0ut Of the State of Now York,
the larger portion of tie Republican party
consists Of persons scho acted wih the Amer
ican party, and 1ciH do so again as soon as
tie Kansas question IS fnaity settled.
The Congressional vote of Ohio shows the
election OF eight Democrats to the next Con-
gress and eight Republicans This does not
ihcIude Mr. Campbell's district, whose cleo
.ion VIII &c contested by Mr Vallandigh am,
ing are the members of Congress elected:
First district-G ii Pendleton. Dam Sec.
ond-W; l.; Groesbeck, Dem Third ID.
campbell, hep probably; Fourth-W n
Nichols, hep; Fifth-R. Ii. Mott, Rep !:
SIXTH r. Cockrell, Dem Seventh,Aaron
Harlan, Rep; Eighth-Benj Stanton, Rem
NinthIJudge Hall, Dem Tenth-Jos Mil,
TWelfth--S. S Cox, Dem Thirteentb-,Iobn,
sherman, Rep; Observation-Disclosures bliss
Rep FifteentL-Joseph Barnes, Dem Six.
tsenth-C B Thompson, Rep Seventeenth
VIM. Lawrence, Dem /; Eighteenth-B r.
Letter, Rep; Nineteenth-Edward Wade.
Rep Twentieth-JOshua Il. Giddings, Rep !;
Twenty first. O. Bingsm, Rep.
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DIED..

AT Pomona. near this city, on the ODD instant,
THOMAS BATES, aged y years, a native of
England, but for tbs last s. years a resident of
this District
His funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence on Saturday afternoon, at 3 O'Clock, when
the fiends Of the family are invited to attend
without further notice
On the I'D instant, JESSE, Youngest and or'v
child Of T. ii and Eliza ] Hillary aptd Is
months and III days.
The funeral will take pace from the residence
w high street, GcorgetOwn, on the 2iih Instant,
invited to at end
On the 2lst instant, ROSE, dalohter CT Col.
Lucien Peyton, in tie fourth year Of her age
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By JAS. e. MCGUIRE. Auctioneer.
FURNITURE A ID HOUSEKEEPING

A'OH OAE "A " - HOt >EkkEPtNG
Il Effects ut Public Sale.-Dn TUESDAY
MORNING, October 2Sth, at 20 O'Clock at the
residence OF VIM Z. Howell, corner : 9th and
STREETS, shalt sell the Furniture al House
hold Effects, comprising
Mahogany hair spring SCfa and Rocker
Walnut carved Parlor Chairs
Marble-top Sofa Table, fancy Tables
Gilt-frame French plate Mirror
SUP cIior Venetian Blinds, Engravings
MaDtel We -, gilt Can6eiabras
Par'or. Chamber, and Stair Carpets
Oilcloth Rugs, Rods ard Eyes
Single and double Bedsteads, Wardrobe
Dressing and plain Bureaus, Wastst Eds
Feather Beds, Boosters and Pillow, Mattresses
Lounge, cane-seat Chairs, Widow Shades
Dining Tables, Refrigerator
britannia Tea set, China and Glass Ware
Table Cutlery, lot Of Jelly and Pickles
Cooking Stove, Tin Safe
Together with general assortment Of Kitchen
Utensils
Terms: sl5 ard under cash over that sum
credit Of 90 and 90 days fot satisfactorily endorsed
notes, bearing interest
L. S.-The House, which contains ten coed
rooms, with brick Carriage house. &C, Is for sale
or rent Inquire on the premises
oc lid JAS. q. MCSUIRE, Auct'r
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AUCTION SALES.

MAHSHAL'SO FFlCE.-IN.VIRTU OF
NA two writs Of Fieri Facias issued from the
CLERKS once Of the District Of Columbia for the
county OF Washington, and to me directed, I
shall expose at public sale for cash. in front Of the
Court house door Of said county, on SATUR-
DAY, the 9Th day Of November next, 1856, at IL
O'CLOCK m, one Pew In Trinity Church, No ss,
upon as the property Of Samuel Chase Barney, and
VIII be sold TO satisfy Judlcials No a. and u.s. to
October term, 1883, John o. Holstead and Sam.
uei and Henry Kirk, Us. Samuel Chase Barney.
J d. HOOVER,
oc % Is Marshal FOR District Of Columbia
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BY A GREEN, Auctioneer
EtA ENs1S 4 SALE SF VALUABLE
~ BuildiEa Lots, comprising a whole
square, at AuclioE.-On TAURcDAY, the
2}d instant, shall sell, In front Of the premises
commencing IT O'Clock p. IN the following de
sclibed property, viz: AL Of Square No AL,
suhdivided IN 65 haudsome building lots, fronting
on 9Th and TIN streets west and ard Il streets
north.
TIE sale will commence on 9TH street Title In
disputable, direct from the Government Plat
can be seen at my room.
Terms: One If b cash; balance IN o. e, two,
three, four, and Ave years, the purchaser to give
no:es Cor The deferred Payments, bearing interest
fom the d8v Of sale.
detd given and deed OF trust taben
&C I'd A. GREEN, aucpr
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FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES, &C.
TTNhE UNDERSIGNED HAS THE PLEAS
Il ure Of Offering 20 his patrons and the -
public in general a very large assortment of{Y
FRUIT, SHADE, EVERG X L EN-
TREES, &c, comprising
Dwarf Pear Trees, IN great variety, among which
ere all the hnest native aud foreign sorts
splendid one year old trees are offered at the
low price Of s25 per 100
Apple Trees, large and vigorous, and varieties
best suited 10 this region, SIS per 100
Peich Trees, fine aud thrifty, the choicest kinds,
$40 per 100.
Apricois, Cherries, Plums, Standard Pear,
Ounces, &c large, vigorous and thrifty.
Goosehsnies, Currants, Raspberries, 6rape Wines,
&c. an immense stock Of ali the choicest
kinds.
Strawberries. the large fne new varieties, as wen
as the Cd popular sorts.
Rhubarb and Asparagus X cots, strong ana sooo-
Roses the choicest ever blooming varieties.
Evsrgreeas. an extensive collection OF tiie "a .
and well known kinds.
Shade Ornamental Trees, &c.
Dutch E,nlbous cots, Garden Seeds.
In IA y. every thing pertaining 10 TIE nursV
and Seet business, warrsu te. or the btst qualys
cho,cest va rIetes correct 90 name, and as low as
,ha,, en- he purchased in the United States.
CataIo rues can be had on applicaton
JOHN SAUL,
Seed store, 800 9TH street, corner "A street,
or I-eolst Nursery, on 9TH street road.
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GOOD INVESTMENT.


WE HAVE FOR SALE TIE FOLLOW
w ing BONDS or STOCKS, which can be
sold to Weld the purchaser III TO IL per cent. per
annum:
$1,000 Ramsey County Bords, (Minn- sofa
Ierritory0 Oper cent. Coupons, PAYABLE in Ne "
York.
$500 Virginia and Tennessee, per cent
Coupons, payable In New York
$40 GOO Orange and hlcxa-GiIa Ier cent
Coupons, payabl in New York.
s. 900 Corporation Of Washington stock, per
$1,000 Corporation Of Alexandria Stccf, FER
cent.
S2,OO0 In shares Of the Patriotic Bank
Inc farnsev County Bonds we regard as very
safe and desirable The county Is the most
wealthy and prosperous IN Minnesota. in which
is situated the fourishing city OF st Paul. The
county has only issued $3.50, 900 Of bonds md Only
S25,o0 Is now outstanding. The bonds fal due
annually. the first two being payable in New
YORK In 1851 The take now que to the county
Is fepres ented ample to liquidate the whole debt
SWEENY, RITTENHOUSE, FAINT eco,
oc 9eo.w llntel& Oryanl banke.s