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Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital
at st. Marks, Florida.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, December 27, 1850 I
DROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THIS
l. department until the 18th day o. February, A ID.
1857, l2 O'clock on, for the consruc lion OF the
Marine RcsrItal authorized 10 be erected at ST
Ma5ks, FleIiGa according Ia the plans ard specih
ca'ions prepared at this departments said prOpcsa S
to be either for the whole building separate for
the different kinds Of work. bills of parcels in
every case accompany each bid; with the amount Of
each kind Of work, and the total amount carried out
the department. serving the right reject or accep
the proposals. hereby invited, any parts thereof,
when it deems the interest of the United States re.
quircs IT.; the department also reserves the right to
exclude the bid of " person or persons who there
is Just cause believe will not faithfully peIfoI the
contract or which they Lave attempted to obta:n
by indirectiOn and all bids when there 81 all epar
lies interested who do not join in the bids, aad all
bis thai, upon Investigation, are below fair price
for the work.
Bids will not he in gross and no contract
will be awarded to bidder unless details are iul
nishcd the department of the prices of the different
kinds OF WORK and materials, which shall be subject
10 the revision oil the department, so that 1T may
adopt the whole part of the bid, the interest OF
the United states may re1ui e.
Ninety per cent. OF the amount of work done and
materials delivered, according 10 contract price,
(sad Iunt To be aScertainCd by th- estimate eff
agentof hedepartment appointed fer hat purpose,
will be paid from time to imc, as the woTk pro-
gres es ID ten per cent. retained until the compile
ton of the contract, and acceptance OF the work
SC, by the agent afresaid, aud be forfeited in the
event OF non-fulfitm'nt of contract.
Contracts will be awarded only to master builders
and mechanics, and the assignms MT thereof, except
by consent of the Secretary Of the Treasury, will be
a forfeiture of the same.
Each ptoposaI must be accompanied by written
g aranee, signed by two responsible persons, (cer
titled TO be 81 by the United States district judge
attorney Of the said district in the sum of 900 for
the whole work, or OF prop rOnate amount, II for
any Iart, that the bidder will when required if his
proposal be accepted, enter into contract and bond,
with proper and sufficient securities for Its faithful
performance.
FOrm Of bond and certificate required will be fur
nishsd OIL application TO the department.
Plans, specifications, and working drawings can
be had on applic alton to the department.
No bid toH be considered MnIess ii fully complies in
all its sstGis with the requirements of this advertise
ment.
The proposals must be sent 10 this department,
addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury, and
plainly endorsed Proposals for the Marine Hospital
at ST. Marks, Fla - and II be opened al O'clock
p. m, ofthe last cay named for receiving the same
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 29- 9-3tawtFeb25t Secretary Of the TrS asury.
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PROTECTION AND INDEMNIFY FROM
LOSS BY FIRE!
FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND INSURANCE.
authorized Capital and Surplus 3 1855, Isl l3.
FARMERS ARD MECHANICS INsUR-
ANCE CO., OF PHILADELPHIA.
O1tcs noTthrest corner Pennsylvania avenue and l7tk
street, Washington City, d. C..
DIRECTORS,
Hon. Thcs B. Florence, Charles Dingee,
George II. Armstrong, Thomas ManderfieId,
Charles A. Rubicam, Edward r. HeImbold
George Helmbold, r. Carroll Brewster.
James e. Neau, Isaac Leech, Jr.
THOMAS B. FLORENCE, President,
EDWARD 2. HELMBOLD. Secretary.
LOCAL SURVEYORS.
Charles Walter, 10. j97 street, opposite City
JRo. N. Thornton corner First strsetan Virginia
avenue, Island.
James Williams, No. ~ 2Foursnd.a-haIfs,rest.
!ohn klesles, no Sol Thirtesnth suect, below
MARINE SURVEYOR.
Capt. J. z. Levy, No. 357 Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite National Hotel.
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT,
John Thomason.
The business of this Company will compare n
FoTaoiy with tue moot successful of similar insttu.
tens In the United States
From the lst day of August, 1855, in five months,
up ID lSt January, 1856, tbs premiums received
amounted TO the large sum Of hundred and eight
thousand, one hundred and ffty-one dollars with
only forty'six hundred and sixty six dollars losses
epcTtcd.
With these evidences Of success and good man
sgement, the directors feel justified in soliciting
share II public patronage, believing that the sccu
rty offered is ample. and that all fair claims will be
adjusted moresccordingt equity than legal techni-
calities.
The company isprepsred TO issue policies agaius,
loss or damage by FIRE on DWELLINGS, FURNI-
TURB, MILLS, MANUFACTURES, WARE
BOUSES, all descriptions of BUILDINGS, and
theH eontents, or all kinds Of MERCHANDISE,
transported by VESSELS, STEAMBOATS,, CA
NAL BOATS, RAILROADS., and the usual con.
yeyances 10 or nom any portion Of EUROPE and
AMERICA, and on the hulls of STEAMBOATS,
navigating the western watsrs.
The rates Of premium will be es low a. other
companies, and in fixing them every Improvement
In construction and arrangement will be taken into
consideration.
All losses speedily adjusted and pro ,nptly paid.
once northwest Corner Pennsylvania avenue and
Seventeenth street, Washington city, DC.
Insurance may also be e5ected at tie Home OTes,
HJTih rest corner Walnut aud Second Streets PhiIa,
de- ilG, and in other principal cities of the United
STATES by authorized officers Of the company.
ie lf1yt
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U@ al say, old boy" cried Paul Pry, to
an e1cavator, whom he espied at the bottom
of yawning gulf, what are you digging
there" big hole," the old boy replied.
Paul was not to be PUT of in this fashion;
What are you going to do with the hoief
he asked. "Going TO cut il uP into small
holes" rejoined the old boy, "and. retail
them TO farmers for gate posts. 'a
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NOTICE.
II II = - a - N

(1LOCKS S!-CLOCKS CLOCKS u!-Cau
" al the 6reat Clock Emporium opposite x-p
roHns' Hotel, and see ,hs greatest assort- l1t
ment OF CLOCKS this side Of New York ENl
GOOD Clocks warranted for 81 so. Also, all k3J
kinds Clock Materials, Oils, Cords, Balls, Keys
Weights, DC The trade supplied at wholesale
prices Cab or Clocks given in exchange for
ola olver or 0old Watches Also, good Watches
rof sale low. Call and see for yourselves at
ROBINSON'S, 349 Pa ay
Jan 27-2m opnosIte R,oyyns3 Ioi,aI
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sHAWLS! sHAwI.s,,

"A LARGE AND ) K LECT STOCK OF
IA Stella and other styles Of Shawls suitable for
the approaching Spring, now on hand, and will
De sold at very low price, by the subscriber PA
Penn avenue, between 18th and 18th streets
1co J-eOlm FRANK A mcgee
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CITY OF KEOkUK CIOWAJ BONDS.

'Td Z % bSCHIBERS,A AGENTS FOR THE
- sale OF taese Bonds, rec nest the attention OF
persons wishing u ma re safe yestments 10 these
secuflues- Eney can De sold so as 70 pay 10 Der
ccat per anaum Interest. The Coupons are paw
a0le IN New York, and also received in PAYMENT
OF Taxes TO the city OF KeOkuk and the bonds
are sscdret by an equal amount Of the stock OF
inc heOkak ana For' Des MoineS Railroad and
~ bs converted into said stock at the ontIoo ~
the holder We regard them as one of the ysrv
best securities IN the market
PAIRO & NOURSE
leo Jim l5th street, Oppo L eaturY Dent
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Rectifying Establishment.

Rectifying Establishment.
T. UNDERSIGNED TAKES THIS
l. method Of informing liquor dealers that ne
has fitted up aRECTlFYlNG ESTABLISH
ply all those who may favor him with their GUS
tom. He has on hand large stock Of Brandies,
Gin, Wines, and Old Whiskeys, which he can
sell at as low figure as they can be purchased
for either In Baltimore or PHILADELPHIA
N b. The subscriber has also on hand, a large
lot OF Foreign and Domestic Cigars.
PETER FEGAN,
No. Is Louisiana avenue, near 10th st.
ian Ia ems
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COAL KEgT UNDER COVER.

2,2iO lbs. TO fks Tor
NOW ON HAND, THE BEST QUALITIES
" OF White Ash, Ret Ash a4d Lehigh COAL.
Harr1stsd to gtrs SaflSTacfios. Delivered free
from dirt.
Also, Hickory. Oak and Pine WOOD.
Il. J. & w. M. CALI
NJ w corner 18th and c streets, No 5i7,
dec SO-u one square south Of Pa avenue
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HIiLk AND CREAM.

E'RE>d MILK AND CREAM, BUTTER,
Il CHEESE, EGGS, HONEY, and yEGE
TABLES, constantly on hand, In any quantities
rom one OF the best Dairy Farms In MARYLAND
az 4o1 lOth street, near the avenue by
ian A-lm# 81 II lNDvus
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John r. ELLIS, Pennsylvania ave.
y nue., between 9th and 10th, four doors from the
corner Of 10th street, the most extensive whole.
sale and retail Piano Forte, nj usic, and Musical
Instrument Establishment In Washington city.
feb IL
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CHAUSCEY wARRIHER,

CHAUSCEY wARRIHER,
WATCH MAKER.
NO. "a AZ STREET, SIGN OF THE LARGE
l\ and small Watch with Chain, near Shilling
toms Periodical Depot, corner Of PENNSYLVANIA
avenue and N street
WATCHES, JEWELRY SILVER WARE.
WATCH REPAIRING, &C.
Chronometers, Repeating Watches,
Duplex, Mantle Clocks,
Lever, JeWelry, and
Horizontal, Silver Ware
Musical, and REPAIRED.
JEWEtRY AND SILVER WARE
ICJRemoved from $40 Penn'a avenue, Browns
Hotel, to the above location -9a
BLANKETS AND CGMFORrs.-JUsT
- received and on sale
bales superior heavy and low priced Blankets
l do large and warm quilted Comforts
Also, in store a superior assortment Of Bed Quilts
sheetings, pillows and bolster case Linens and
Cottons
Table Damasks in pieces, and Cloths, all sizes
Table Napkins, Overlays and Doylies matching
English and French Wine or Dessert Cloths
CLA6ETT, DODSON CO,
No Market Space,
Dcalere in all kinds CARPETINGS, OIL
CLOTHS. MATTINGS, RUGS. MATS,
DRUGGETS, RT4IN MATERIALS S
anf Other HOUSE. FURNISHING DRY
GOODS. feb 6-eo2w
MARTINS WHIsKEY.--5O BARRELS
Iva Martins Kentucky Whiskey just received,
fes1i-5tso BARBOUR sEMMEs.
w. w. HACKNEY; w.B DAYTON.
Real Estate and General Land Agercy,
feb 1a-TuaF4m
Proposals for Erecting the Marine Hospital
at ST Marka Florida
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BOOK BINDING.

c"str Eisussfh street. asd Maryland asssss,
ssar fss SD1IshyoaiGn Isstitstioa
EDWARD LYCETT REsPECTF FUIJ,yyN
h< forms the subscribers to Browns Bible and
sh1tspe1re, now Just completed, that he Is pre-
pared 70 oind those works IN a superior style OF
elegance, strength and solidity, and upoo mncb
more reasonable terms than can be done In haiti.
more, Philadelphia, or New York. letter ad-
dr.sssed 10 him (per postl will enable him 20 er
binding. Eve-y kind Of BOOK Binding neatly eY.
ecuted. "a "a 4.
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HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS. &c.
~ FOR SALE. 1GER6

city, offers at private sale
An elegant pair Of bay CARRIAGE HORSES,
half brothers, Of Eclipsi stock 6 and years old ,
over 10 hands high, fast travellers, Of splendid
style and action, suited to all harness and the sad
die, without fault or blemish, and believed to
have no equals In the District
An extra HORSE, closely mating and used al
ternately with the above; bay, Of Trustee stock,
years old, sound and Kind, and suited to ali
harness, particularly valuable as a single family
horse
beautiful BAY MARE, Of Messenger ,tock,
years old, Is hands high, Of great speed and
bottom, sound and kind, and remarkably fine as
ladies' saddle horse
A stylish FAMILY COACH, nearly new, cost
500.
handsome FAMILY CARRIAGE, nearly
new, suitable for summer and winter, cost $3.50
A LEATHER-TOP BUGGY, Of handsome
style, nearly new, cost $3.50
A set Of elegant DOUBLE HARNESS, used
but a few times, cost S15O
Lot Of DOUBLE and SINGLE HARNESS,
Saddles Brides, &c
Only such as are willing to pay fair price need
apply. Enquire at this ofice feb i6-2awtf
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NATIONAL EATING HOUSE.

Corner Of 9th street and nSyIrania avsnxe.
THE PROPRIETORs OF THIS OLD,
l. wei known, and popular establish A.
ment beg leave TO remind the citizens gen. f.Seea
that their larder Is well supplied daily with every
variety and celicacy Of the season, such as OYS-
TERS, TERRAPINS, DUCKS, BIRDS, and
GAME OF ALL KINDS, together with all the
substantials.
Our bar is well stocked with the choicest Wines
and Liquors Of all kinds
Dinner and Supper Parties served as usual in
the most approved style and at short notice.
Meals furnished at all hours, day or night, and
Board at moderate rates
We have also Furnished X Rooms ard accommo.
dations for lodgings, and Parlors for the accom-
medallion CT guests and parties.
Families supplied as usual with Soup, Oysters,
DC. VIM. COKE Il CHAS. MALORD,
feb11- colin PToprietOrs
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COAPsTONE GRiDDLEs.-THE CAKES
- can be Drowned handsomely on these 6riddles
Jan 30 G.FRANCIS, 400 7th ct.
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fIATH! HAfsI

40 n s TAN Fly o.
~ supply Of BEEBE'S
NEW YORK STYLES,
together with TAYLOR'S
n A ~ 3, of BALTI-
NJ ORE. The best black
dress ii A T5 got up in
the latest style for 80 50, as
good as those usually sold
at sS and a good fashion
able Hat al %, worth "a;
and q frst-rate Hat, 30 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-19
GREAT GIFT BOOK STORE,
UNDER DEXTER'S HOTEL.
An Immense assortment Of New Books
tosU be opened This Day,
AND AN ENTIRELY NEW LIST OF
PRESENTS
Uill no Isty o,,x

MI I'm BERS OF CONGRESS, CITIZENS,
1Vl and STRANGERS Will find our stock OF
Books worth their attention. Ii Is the largest and
most valuable assortment ever opened In tn
city, comprising Standard and Miscellaneous
Works In all the departments Of Ancient and
Modern Science, Literature, and Art. Also, all
the latest Publications, Annuals Of the Season,
Bibles, Prayer Books, New Editions Of the Pc.
cts, &c, DC In Turkey Morocco, Antique, Vel
vet, and other rich and superb Bindings, ele-
ganuy illustrated
A p II ENT,
worth from % Gents to 800, will be given finn
mediately after the sale) to every purchaser Of
Book for which we receive 81 or more
lbs per cent Of all our net receipts will be
placed In the hands Of His Honor the Mayor of
Washington, to be distributed for the benefit of
the Poor Of the city.
At the Old Stand, under Dexter's Hotel, sign
Of the Red Flag.
jan 6-u J. PHILBRICK, Agent
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The best materials and the best vorr,o.n.hin 4,
employed to produce a s5 Hat, which is sold for
$3.50. We do cash business meet with no los
ses, but give each customer full value for his
money. Felt Hats unusually low
N. b Agent for Driscoll's Balm Of a Thousand
Flowers. Price rs cents per bottle
ANTHONY, 7th street, near Pa. avenue, Agent
for New York Hat COMPANY ,e MtH
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STOCK IN THE OLD DonINION Co.I-
COMPANY, kANAWHA COUNTY,
VIR4INIA

SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at the Banking House Of Chubb Brothers n,
TIE remaining stock Of the above company, be-
Ing three hundred shares. The capital stock A.
s'tO 90 (doilars,) Of which go OOJ has BEEN
subscribed. The mines are now prepared for
active operations, and per celt interest will be
Sunaateet upol tue stOck now offered for sIle
oy Tue original stockholders, for the period OF
two years
Particulars In regard 20 the stock and its pros
Pect, will be made known upon application 10
CHUBB BROTHERS
Jan2 P.P DANDRIDGE Agent
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resi- ARRIVAL

FRESH ARRIVAL.
WJE ARE RECEIVING TO DAY, FRESH
w Cove Oysters, Fresh Lobsters, Fresh Pine
Apples, Fresh Peaches, Fresh Tomatoes in her
medically seeled cans; and Apricots in jars, all
Of the most superior quality
King & BURCHELL,
feb3 Cor Vermont and 18th stree.
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20 600 PElCH TKEES

20 900 PE4Ch TREES.
"A TEN DOLLARS PER RHUNDKED-FOH
"A sale al my Nursery, near Washingtoa. -
10 me above trees are al Of 1ne growth, and 9
OF the best select fruit
Also, general assortment Of ORNAMENTAL,
K shae EEN, SHADE, and FRUIT TREES
&c - JOSHUA PIERCE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-02-19

MARTINS WaIsKEY.--5O BARRELS
Iva Martins Kentucky Whiskey just received,
and Cor sale by
fehIi-3te BARBOUR & SEMMEs
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p. S.-OPERA GLASSES OF great variety,
TELESCOPES MICROSCOPES, WATCH
MAKER GLASSES, and many other articles In
this line at very low prices constantly on haad.
iY 1S-1Y
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NoRYoLK, September 2, 1884.
Sir-The Spectacles you made for me suit very
ven, ana seem to have improved my sight more
than any other have lately tried.
Lift. w. TAZEWELk,
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w. w. HACKNEY. wB DAYTON
hACENEY e. DAYTON,
Real Estate and General Land AgeCcy,
OwAHA CITY, N. T.
feb 1l-Tu&F4m
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OPERA GLASSES, sxUFFAyD CIG.R
~ Boxes, fae Goods FOR Presents, &c al
IL. J McLAUSHLfN's
Jia U.u No 20, between Sth aud 9Th sts
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have tried pair Of Spectacles obtained from
hr. Tobias, and fnd them Of great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with his description
Of the focus. 1 recommend him as a skillful op-
nciaz. HENRY A. WISE,
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nhAN8E AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL.
~ road Six Per Cent. Bonds for sale by
Jan 2-2avim RIGGS a CO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-18

from personal liability in offering premiums
At the last session Of the Legislature an act Of
Incorporation was obtained, and the Society IS
now to be regarded as one of the institutions of
the State.
This position has not been achieved without
great toll and anxiety on the part of many men,
nor without encounterng the open hostility of
others. 1t has done all that the resources at
its command allowed aud quite as much as
could reasonably have been expected by any
one competent to Judge in the matter. Had
means been at its command, it would have I'M
doubtedly published its transactions as has been
done in States where appropriations have been
made for such purposes. Before condemning
this neglect and its other omissions, as cold To-
pyism,' it would appear quite as well for the
writer to consider the case of those whose sold
ioGyism" or constitutional obstinacy has ever
led them to oppose the claims of the Society.
in the Legislature and out of it, with an uncon-
querable pertinacy.
The criticisms bestowed upon the Legisla-
ture for neglecting 10 support "ihe farming in
terest," by Withholding appropriations, is in
much better taste and withal more just.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-18

Yankeesms in the use and
pronunciation OF language, have long furnished
the world with amusement We have laughed at
the presentations made Of our peculiarities with
in'erse satisfaction, and now our Western friends
must forgive us, if we present some of their De.
cullartles of speech, for the amusement of tbe
used up" Yankees.
We occasionally, in conversation, find ourself
completely at fault, and as the dictionaries are
entirely behind Western times, we have no
choice but 10 ask explanations, and get laughed
at for our ignorance, blunder awkwardly in
random answer, or remain impolitely silent.
The butchers will sell US lard, but add that
they do not "render it," When first heard a
Western neighbor propose TO pail her COW, /
was full of sympathy for the poor brute, expect
ing to see the pal applied as milking stools some
times are, in the hands of angry mixers But
the oldest combination of words and very
common one among the people OF south western
localities, we frst heared used BY an Indian
neighbor, an old school teacher, and good
scholar among books He left a package at our
cabin, saying. IL done bid come this way after
bit and will take it away"-Mrs. C. l. II.
Nichols, in the Quindaro CHindowan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-18

Mr.. DoUGLAs's LIBERALITY.- Mr.. Doug
las and his friends, having shown disposition
to make political capital out of his gift of lot
of land for the university of Chicago, the Chi.
cago Tribune remains the public that the pift
was really nice little speculation on Mr.. Doug
lass part. The little giant owned, three or four
miles out of the city, a large lot of unproductive
land, not likely to become valuable within the
present century at least. He gave small por-
ton of it to the trustees of the university. on
condition that they should make certain specified
costly improvements within given time. The
gift was accepted on this condition, and Mr..
Douglas has already realized some $4,000 in
the increased value of his remaining land. 1t
was shrewd operation, and a fair business IRAN
saoton, and for his sagacity in the affair Mr..
Douglas certainly deserves credit If anybody
chooses 10 believe, in addition 10 this, that he
was also moved by his grea, regard for religion
and the Baptists there is not the slightest obec-
ton to that-bu it does not follow that Mr..
Douglas is either an honest or safe politician
Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-18

INFLUENCE OF NEwsPAPER.-A school
teacher who has been engaged long time in
his profession, and witnessed the influence of
newspaper on the minds of family of child
rem, writes to the Ogdeusburg .Snfincl as fol-
lows
have found it to be the universal fact,
without exception, that those scholars of both
sexes and all ages who have, are-.-
|. Better readers, excelhng in pronunciation,
and consequently read more undersiandingly
9. They are better spoilers, and define words
with ease and accuracy
3. They obtain practical knowledge Of
geography in almost half the time it requires
others, as newspaper has made them familiar
with the location of the most important places
nations, their governments and doings on the
globe.
A. They are better grammarans, for having
become so familiar with every variety in the
newspaper, from the commonplace advertise
msnt TO the finished classical Grafton of states
men, they more readily comprehend the mean
ing Of The text, and consequently anayze ii
construction with accuracy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-07-18

When President Pierce returned from Wash
ington, il was stated that he took 10 New Hamp-
shire some thoroughbred horses, with the in
tention of raising stock A correspondent of
the Manchester Mirror has visited Mr.. Perces
stable, and gives the following description:
He has three thoroughbred horses, with
form hair, and muscles of the classic mould that
fills the eye of the admirers Of pure blooded an
finals. His stock horse is f.s years old, and ran
last year four mile race in Maryland making
the best time ever made by one so young in that
State, except one. He has beautiful gray
mare, of the celebrated Gray Eagle stock, hav-
ing the appearance of possessing great power of
endurance But, ecIipsng all in gamey looks, is
a little black mare, rangy looking. as spry as a
fox. and tough as leather, full of muscle and
life, with an eye like Fashson III her pamy days,
and will to win or die. This is the blood we
need most in New England, to mingle with the
Morgan and Messenger breeds, 10 give endur-
ance, beauty, and life