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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-12


A stone panel over the door bears the following
inscription
{ Heveth in me, though he we're dead, jet shah he
n.. live;
This vault was erected in 1881, just thlrtyfour
years after washingtons DEATH and on the spot de-
sgnated in his will "a the "foot Of what Is COM
monty called the vineyard enclosure" Tho old
vault near by, which was then abandoned, IL now
but bare ruined walls, into which the visiter may
enter. The new vault Is about twelve feet high,
arched over the top, and the brick walls are faced
with free stone. The sarcophagus Is cut from solid
Pennsylvania marble, and Is eight feet long, three
feet wide and two feet high, and rests On q
plinth, which projects about four inches from the
base The top IN Of Italian marble, and
bears, sculptured in bold relief, the arms and in
sigma Of the United States with the following in
scription near the foot
>e>S>~s>>SeS
wssuITorOT.
@>~.~ss,s>s>ses
The body Of Martha the wife of Washington, lies
in sarcophagus of a similar form, and Is on the ef
of the vault as you face the entrance, bctn being
plainly visible through the iron gate. AT the back
wall two iron doors are seen, which lead 70 the vaults
in which are deposited other members Of the family
The walls Of the vault are somewhat cracked. The
grass In the vicinity is growing wild and there were
evidences that cows had recently pastured In the
imme date vicinity, that, whether from a desire
TO leave the place without molestatiou from the
sacredness Of its character or not, IL bears a sem
blance Of neglect which at first strikes the eye unfa
vorably.
Winding along deep ravine, the same path grow
ing apparently more dilapdated Il continues lead.
up steep hill about hundred yards further on and
requiring the visitor to step carefully lest he fall
down the steep. Ascending q fight Of steps, the
route leeds past the old ice house whene notices
posted EARNING vsiters frCs despoiliug the grounds
Another steep ascent brings the visitor 20 the bcaui
fl Lawn in frVpt u The mansion Of Washington, fac
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NHRTVNL UF THE NEF bNt'f tst77ft'''1-N -
rSrerstAsTtc RECEPTION ~ rBs SEVENTY ftasrs
pIpry.FryrH, AND cry euARD-rHsY ARE rs.
coRrBD FROM TINS BATTERY By rHs SEVENTY
rmsr-PAs.ps or pas MILITARY THE BIvouA0
Az res sarrsHv-rHousAvps AWAIT rHr
pIvAL An YIeHr-scsNss AT rHs Jses
yrRsY, sArTEEy AND PIsR-GHr
FrsEwOsSs, NC, NC, Erc. fse, says
lie National Guard reached bter at the
AIRY, near
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Tor the New York papers, and none of the New
York guests stopping at the hotels released I'M
til they disgorged an the newspapers in their pos
session, being the first that had been seen by the
regiment since Saturday last. A notification was
sent to President Buchanan that the regiment wish
ed to be reviewed by him, and he Immediately sent
verbal reply that he would be not only willing but
happy to review the Seventh, and would consider
himself honored by the visit. Arrangements were
accordingly made for the parade, and the following
order was issued:--
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MgxESro or MOUNT VERNON.
Mr. j. Crutchett, proprietor Of factory for the
manufacture Of mementoes Of the neighborhood Of
Mount Vernon, notified Col. Duryee, through Col.
Hickey, that each member Of the Seventh would be
presented by him with some article commemorative
Of the resting place Of the immortal Washington.
MORE HOSPITALITY.
On inquiring at Browns Hotel, at Washington.
for the bill against the regiment the following letter
was received -
BpowS's Horrr, WASHINGTON July o. 1888
GxSutssS-We regret exceedingly that not
n'ormso ssrer ~ ytur intention W take quarters With
during your sh'sojcu,a here We happy W inform
you hat We have no charge os bill against you and hope
bat some fu IRE day you ell again vst Washington,
~hen -e shsll he oesssr prepared b receive you.
Respectfully, your obcdient servants.
P m BROWN.
Col. Duryee also received the following
w.sarser,s CRY. July Q, 1883
Nv DrAR Sra sudden severe odsvshion, from
WI en- am srasuay recovering prevented my ten
derrg persons welcome 10 you and your ~socisss IN
snd bad hoped, no 10 the present nom nv 70 DC
sbie TO carry Qua IN -isb bat my nss psosa
me under niuncliors not 10 leave my house
desuly regret this sDe 90 every scoount but
shsn prevent exoresslon o nv feelings on THIS
Increasing rendered oouoy ne esnns from ths
psosio esnd shieh brouso' you 70 ms region OF our
Union.
ola r, rejoice meet IN their city. aud In their
oswe a. vel FOR myself individually, offer W you
nd % ,hcse upcer jour commsbd hearty welcome N
Tspniuetou.
Aov me 70 .ad ny best Wishes for p'esssn, and safe
resurn :, your bomes
lam, oooDel, Win h'sh regard, yours truly,
oo,Oue, snaAx DvRuu, Commanding seventh rssInsns
of Nsw Ycr@
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stone panel over the door bears the following
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-12
THE "SEVENTH" AT HOME.
FULL ACCOUNT OF THE VISIT TO WASHINGTON
Parade, and Review by the Pre-
sident and Cabinet.
IMPOSING SCENE At wAsHNGTON's TOMB.
DESCRIPTION OF MOUNT VERNON.

Melancholy Death Of One Of the Members-De-
parture for New York-Pursuit Of Plea
sure under Difdculties-A Dry March
through Baltimore Cordial Re.
ception at Philadelphia.
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II was rumored that Admiral Hamelin win resign
the Marine Department, which devoves on Prince
Napoleon, Minister Of Algiers and the Colonies.
The transformation Of sailing ships into steamers
was going on with much activity In France.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-12

The Seventh Regiment National Guard Of this
city, arrived in this city at halfpast two O'Clock
yesterday morning, on their return from escorting
the remains of ex- President Monroe to Richmond
Va. The following is list of the officers and mem.
bers of the regiment who went on this excursion
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The Austrians are Fastening the construction Of
a ncv forta.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

The HsRND0N MEDAI.--The medal ordered
to be prepared by the Virginia Legislature in
honor of the late Capt Herndon, Of the ll-fated
steamship Central America and to be present.
ed to his widow, has been finished. From a
description Of 1t in the Richmond Enquirer we
copy the following:
The Hernden medal Is of pure gold, about
two inches in diameter. On one side is depict
ed in bold relief the scene Of the tempest, the
life boat crowded with passengers aud strng-
Cling with the waves, the steamer half dismen-
tied and the heroic commander standing rcso-
lutely Oh an elevated part Of the wreck. The
necessarily small scale Of the picture does not
admit of any strict accuracy in the depletion of
the human dgures but, like the beautiful SYM
bolic engravngs from the antique, II is suni-
GENTLY distinct to relate In an unmistakeable
form the now well known story of the Chris
tian heros self-sacrifcing devotion. Around
this device are inscribed the following words :
devotion to duty. Christian conduct. and gen
uine heroism respected snd revered." The re-
verse of the medal bears the following inscrip-
ton, surrounded by delicate olive wreath.
wrought with exquisite finish and minutcness :
"Prcsented to the widow Of Captain William
Lewis Herndon, United States Navy, by Vir-
ginia, us a testimonial of respect for her virtu-
GUS sou, noble and gallant officer. 1883"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

PREPARATIONS FOR ANOTHER STATE.-The in
crease OF population in the upper peninsula of
Michigan and in the northern counties of Wis
consin and Minnesota, has become so numerous
that movements are now making for the crea-
ton of new Territory from portion Of these
respective States. Petitions are in circulation
for presentation to the Legislatures Of those
States, asking them to cede to the general 60
yernment such territory as borders on Lake
Superior. They allege that the interests Of the
proposed to be separated, are distinct
from those Of the remaining portions Of the
States; that the principal occupation of the in
habitants Of the country bordering on the lake
must ever be that OF mining, while that OF those
other portions Of the respective States must
necessarily be that of agriculture. The people
also complain that in their remote position from
the State capitals. it renders it impossible to
communicate to the seats of government for
more than one-half of the year. and that in the
summer season. The present population OF the
proposed Territory is now exceeding twenty
thousand, and rapidly increasing. BY allow
ing Territorial confederation. seat OF GO
vernment could be so located as TO render the
the distance of travel to 1t by the masses
of the people less than two hundred miles
while neither of the three State capitals can
at present be reached by journey OF less
than one thousand miles. Under those DIM.
culties on the one side. and the anticipated
benefits on the other. there seems no reason
why the new Territory Of Ontonagon should
not be created.-LN. Y. News.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

THE RULING PAssIoN.-Gen. Cass. according
to the letter writer's. is hard at work in wash
ineton; and when he becomes too weary TO hoid
up his head, lies just long enough to gather up
his waning strength for new effort with mead
and pen. In this. Cen Cass only manliests the
common propensity OF such men as have spent
the chief business portion of their lives in the
public service. He is only, in this regard, do
ing as Adams, Clay, Benton and Others have
done before each of whom seemed bent upon
diving in the public service. and in the city OF
Washington. But in the case of Col. Benton
pecunary necessity, as well as ambition and
The force of habit, came in as auxillarles. Gen.
Cass on the contrary, is in possession of i'm
mense wealth. and why he should be working
like a galley slave is to be accounted for only
upon the supposition that he designs to die a.
the Federal Capital with the harness on: 1t is
strange-passing strange-that 1t should DC sc
with men in the evening Of their days,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

DErREssoNs OF THE EARTH-Surprse has
been manifested aud inquiries have been made
as to the cause Of mountains, but the cause
which produced the valleys or depressons Of
the earth is just as much matter of wonder.
Some ppose-indeed, it is "A very general
opinion, that all the lower parts of the earths
surface are covered with water, but this is not
exactly so. Seas, lakes and rivers are only
lower than surrounding lands, but there are
many inhabitable portions Of our globe which
are much lower than some great seas and lakes.
Thus the wa,ers of Lake Erie are about two
hundred feet higher than the rich cultivated
plains surrounding Lake Ontario, but the latter
lake is some feet lower than these plains, and
is the receptacle of their drainage waters.
The most extensive and wonderful depression
of the earth is in Asia. II is a vast region of
about $4,000 square leagues IL is occupied. to
be sure, mostly by the Caspian Sea, but it also
contains populous cities and extensive cultva.
ted districts situated In a depression OF three
hundred and twenty feet below the level Of the
Black Sea. 1t is an opinion pretty generally
admitted by scientific men Of the present day
that mountains have been formed by the up
heaving of their materials and that they have
issued from the bosom of the earth. Asia
abounds in lofty mountains, and the vast de-
preston Of the Caspian Sea and its adjacent
plains s surrounded with great mountain chains,
hence IL is supposed that the elevation of these
masses cause the consequent depression of the
Caspian valleys-[Scientfc American.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

RAILROADS IN CHmE.-Private correspond
ence informs US that the Chleans, and parIicu-
larly those Of Valparaiso and Santiago, are
greatly incensed at the Americans residing
there mainly for the reason that these latter
obtained the late lettings for constructing rail-
roads in that Republic, although they bad ma
ny competitors. In this connection we may
men tion the fact stated by the Panama corr es-
pondent Of the Alta, that the branch railroad
to Copiapo is nearly completed, and that on
late experimental trip the engine attained the
hight of 4,O75 feet above the leve! of the sea-
The Vienna and Trieste railway, in crossing
the Alps in Austria, ascends about 5000 feet
above the level of the sea. while the Baltimore
and Ohio railway, which goes over the Blue
Ridge, in Virginia, attains hight OF 27O0
feet-these two have always been considered
the highest. The highest point over which the
Copiapo road is to be completed, is 4,4l9 feet,
The average grade OF this road is l0O 8-l0ths
feet per mile, while the steepest grade is 227
feet to the mile.-Sac. Bee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27
Scientific Discoveries.

The Nile The name reminds us that Moses
has at length settled. The first chapter Of Gen
ess. or rather the miserable Hebrew chronol-
ogy Of Archbishop Ushers Jew teachers, will
no more torment the geologists. Nincty-fve
shafts have been sunk by Hakekeyan Bey
through the floor of the valley, eight miles
above the apex of the delta. An American en-
gineer, at the expense Of Mussulman V:ceroy,
has Edetcrmined beyond dispute question
which was deliberately buried in falsehood by
q Rabbi in the venerable school of Tiberias in
the third century OF the Christian era. The ab-
stract of the second part Of the memoir in the
twenty-seventh number Of the proceedings Of
the Royal Society is well worthy of the careful
study Of theologians, and all others who scof
without know ledge at Agassiz's human bone in
the coral reef Of Florida, and Motifs human
skeleton under the fifth cypress layer Of the del
ia of the Mississippi. These shafts, sunk in
rows from the foot OF the Lybian rocks across
to the banks Of the Nile, around the lonely OBJ
elsk of Heliopolis. and alongside Of the equally
solitary statne Of Rameses III. sole relic OF that
first OF Egyptian cities have made known the
following facts
That the alluyium consists Of desert sand and
river mud, alternately, all the way down, the
bottom layer OF mud being exactly like the top;
that no extinct organic forms are present in it,
but only microscopic infusorial she'll, and re-
cent land d-shels and bones of domestic animals;
that no rock was touched by any Of the shafts.
the deepest of which was sixty feet; that neigh
boring shafts showed very diverse sections Of
sand aud mud but not . trace OF lamination,
probably because the mud. dried so rapidly and
the winds we're 30 fierce. that sunburnt bricks,
in a half Tor nearly quite) destroyed condition,
made up much OF the ground, and that, in near
" every part and at the very lowest depth
reached fragments Of burnt brick and pottery
were obtained Now the statue Of Rameses ii.
il known by Legsius TO date between 1894 and
1928 B. G. Yet its foundation rests on bed OF
Sand but twelve feet beneath the surface, while
the borcr brought up q fragment OF pottery
from mud layer twenty-seyen feet further
down. The French engineers of the last cen
tury decided the rate Of vertical increase OF the
delta to be FIVE inches in a century. The re-
searches at Heliopols give 3.ls inches to cen
tury. But the statue Of Rameses hxes u "ltnln u,
a small fraction Of 81 inches in century: The
last fragment OF pottery lifted to the surface by
its side must, therefore, have been fashioned BY
ton. IL GAG B. c., and l3 800 years ago.-M r
Tribune.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

ORIENTAL STORY OF THE PHGNx.-On the
boundaries Of Central India there is unique
bird, called Semenda, in the beak Of which
there are, as it were, several distinct pipes
with many openings. When death approaches,
this bird collects quantity Of dry wood IN lts
nest, and, sitting upon it, sings so sweet win
all its pipes that it attracts and sOolnes ane
the wood by tapping its wings, it allows itseIi
to be burnt to death. It a short time a worm
is produced from the asheG and from this worm
the same kind of bird is again produced. Tne
inhabitants have made pipe of admirable
sweetness for singing imitation to the bill O
! THE bird
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

SOUTHERN SYMPATHY FOR DoUGLAs-Mr. Orr
of South Carolina, Speaker of the House of
Representatives, in recent speech, expressed
his desire for Douglas success; and Reverdy
johnson. Of Maryland, has written him sym
pathizing letter. Southern politicians evident
" fear the Little Giants power at the North.
For the aged President they care little. His
term of Office draws to close, and his sd-
vanced years forbid that he should remain in
the political field. Not so the little field-mar-
shall of the prairies. The Democratic party
cannot escape his influence for long time 10
come. Whether elected or beaten. he VIII con-
tinue to make himself felt. So, at least thinK
leading Southern Democrats.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

A CURIoUs EsTABLrsHNENT.-In the town OF
Zablagen, Wurtemberg, there has been lately
opened a new printing establishment by N.The,
odore Helgerad. All the oomposltors and
press men are deaf and dumb, to the number Oh
sns hundred and sixty; eleven of the former
are women. They have all been educated at
Mr.. HelUerad's own cost TO the employment
they ara now engaged in. The king has con-
ferred on him a large gold medal for this great
recla nation from the social and moral waste
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

MASONIC DIRECTORY.
Nevada Royal Arch Chapter No. o, meets
every Monday evening at Masonic Hall Nevada Fisitng
Companions are respectfully invited TO attend
T. II. CASWEIL, H. +. H. p.
J. F. RrDoLPH, Sec'y.
Elk Kane Lodge, No. az, F & A NJ holds
its meetings every Wednesday evening, at Masonic hsi
Nevada Stated meetings are held on the FIRST WEDNESDAY
evening of each month; - ~
C. c. GREEN, Sec'y.
Nevada Lodge, No. I3, F & M. holds lts
meetings on Saturday evening Of each week al Masonic
Hall Nevada Stated meetings on the second s'urua Vi
each month. l. T. hA"HNA' W. ~
J. +. RUDOLPH, Sec'y.
DIbble Lodge, No. 100, F. & A. M,, holds its meet
inos every Monday evening, at Alpha, Nevaca county
stated meetings Monday Of or next preceding iul on' ~
0'A'e4 W. W. wIX0M, W. NJ
CALVIN HALL, Secy.
Rough and Ready Lodge, No. 52, f. ana ~
NJ meets at Masonic Hall, Rough Ready, every eatuI
dav evening Stated meetings Saturday Of or nex psce
1sy assu e,yI,~s cM rpoon E. W. ROBERTS, W. N.
WM CooMBs Sec'y
| QuItman Lodge, No. 50, F. q A. m'' meets
every saturday evening at Orleans Fiat Nevada county
Stated meetings. third saturday Of each month =,
| l. A. SAcKrr, Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27

"WoS'T that boa constructor bite me = SAD
a little boy to q Snowman. ION, no, ooy, ne
never Bites, be ,vsll.rs bis wittlss whcls'" "
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-02-04
Rnnrond Eiecfiom.

At the election on Monday for Direc-
tors of the Eaton. and Hamilton Rail
Road Company; about four ffths of the
capital stock being represented, the'fo'-
lowing gentlemen were unanimously
elected: David Barnet, WIN. A. Bick-
ly, Israel B. Curtis, Lurton Durham,
John w. Erwin, Geo. D. Hendricks,
James H. McWhinuey, Hugh McBir-
ney, James Neel, James NJ. Starr, Jos.
Terrence, VIM. Whiteside, and James
L. Young. On the following day,
Tuesday, the newly elected board met
and organized by re-electing unani-
mously, DAVID BARNET, President;
LURroN DUNuAM, Vice President; E.
w. INQUIRE, Treasurer, j. B, STEPH-
EMS, Secretary, and D. W. MORROW.
Superintendent. I'D
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-02-04
Hon George e. Pugh,

The judicious and wise policy pur-
sued by our distinguished U. S. Sena-
tor in regard to Kansas affairs, meets
with the universal appreciation of the
people. 1t was unwise in any member
of Congress, imprudent in n demo-
crat, according to our opinion, to de-
and although we were not favorably in
clined upon first presentation to the po-
licy of the President, yet We think those
who s'1aitcd for the tacts," acted the
part of wisdom. AS matters present
themselves at present writing, we imag-
inc that Kansas will be admitted with
in, at most, sixty days, and in a manner
satisfactory to all reasonable men, and in
accordance with we'll established prece-
dent. Our Senator, with commendable
prudence, refrained from open demon
stration, although known to be favora-
bic to the Administration, and now,
when the question of admission comes
up, can vote without violating previous
ly formed opinions, or taking back for
merly uttered sentiments. No ADLER
advocate of Popular Sovereignty than
Hon. GEO. E. PUGu ~canvassed Ohio in
1856 and 81, and everywhere, upon the
stump, the people endorsed his views,
opinions and the principles advocated.
Is it a ~supposable case then, that GEO.
Z. PgGH has turned traitor to the Dem
ocracy, and rupudiates formerly cher
ished sentiments? There is a differ
ence upon the policy to be pursued in
regard to Kansas affairs, existing in
great minds, but that honest difference
makes not Mr.. DOUGLAS, or Mr.. PUGH,
or the President, less a democrat! We
believe these troubles will be settled in
a way satisfactory to the country at
large, and that the policy of the Ad-
ministration will be endorsed and APP
plauded by the nation when it is fully
developed, and it's fruits brought forth !!
We think those who ''aoaited for tie
facts" acted the part of wisdom, although
We confess, We do not fully come up to
full stature of that measurement. Time
proves all things and it will ERE long
develop the facts !-ButEer Co. Demo
rat. .
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-02-04
The Moral Law.

The acquittal of Smith at Philadel-
phia, of the murder of Carter, although
ostensibly on the ground of insanity,
was in fact upon the principle hat a
man is justified in taking the life of an
other who wrongs him in domestic rela-
tons. This principle has come to be
generally adopted by %juries. There was
no evidence of insanity on the part Of
Smith, any further than the excitement
growing out of the discovery of SO great
a wrong may be considered insanity
The murder was deliberately planned
and accomplished, and the acquittal is g
! justification of homicide in such cases
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-02-04
Characteristic.

A gentleman of this city, says that
the Hartford Times, who has recently
returned from Kansas, mentions that he
say a large number of printed ballots in
circulation by Lanes men on the day of
election, (many of which were put in
the ballot bex) headed with the follow
ing line in big letters:
To He'll Nth the Lecon,pten Consultation.
1t is not to be denied that philanthro-
pists who support that ticket hAd this
striking advantage owe most electors,
that they would be able to accompany
their ballots to their place of final de,
post.
The fact is that the followers of jim
La.ne-the pious politicians and rever.
end rit.,men both in Kansas and out o.
it, would SEM not only that Constitu.
ton, but the Constitution and :peopl'
of the United States to the same place
if they we're suffered to calrry out thei
cherished schemes.