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Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

COFFEE AS DEoDERTzER.-ThcL London Med
ical Gazette gives the result Of numerous ex-
periments with roasted coffee, proving that it
is the most powerful means not only Of render
ing animal and vegetable eflluyia innocuous,
but of actually destroying them A room in
which meat, in an advanced degree Of decom-
position had been kept for some time, was in
stantly deprived Of all smell, on an open coffee
roaster being carried through it, containing a
pound of coffee newly roasted. In another
ruom, exposed TO the efiiuvia occasioned by the
clearing out of a dung-pit, SO that sulphurettcd
hydrogen and ammonia in great quantities
could be chemically detected, the stencil was
completely removed within half minute, on
the employment of three ounces Of fresh roasted
coffee, whilst the other parts Of the house were
permanently cleared Of the same smell by being
simply traversed with the coffee roaster, al.
though the cleansing of the dung-pit continued
for several hours after.
The best mode of using the coffee as dis
infectant, is to dry the raw bean, pound it ir
a mortar, and then roast the powder on mod
erately heated iron plate, until it assumes {
dark brown tint, and it is fit for use. Ther
sprinkle it in ccsspools, or lay it on plate il
the rooms which you wish to have purified
Coffee acid or coffee oil acts more readily il
minute quantities.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

The son of wealthy Jew banker in Lon
lon became much attached to young Chris
'ian, with whom his father opposed his union.
when the son found that the father could not
be induced to give his consent TO the match, he
concluded to marry without it The father
hen threatened TO withhold every shilling
rom him, whercupon the son replied that If
he father did not intend to give him anything,
be would become Christian, and according
b the law he would be entitled to one-half Of
kis fathers fortune. The father, much alarmed,
1 ew to his lawyer to inquire whether such a
wv really was in existence. The lawyers an
fwer was in the affirmative, but adding that,
d he would hand him over ten glineas, he
Fould give him plan by which he could frus-
rate his sons plans. The ten guineas were
uickly produced. "Now," said the lawyer,
uietly pocketing the money, "all that remains
|or you to do is TO become a Christian also, and
he law will not oblige you to leave your son q
cnt Of your money" The jew hurriedly seized
is hat, and left the lawyer without any further
Remark.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

An IRISH WAKE"-The Palmer Massa-
chusetts) Journal thus describes one Of these
internal celebrations over dead body. 1t oc-
CARED at Thorndike, in that town, the deceased
being Richard Prindeville, a man Of eminencc
among the Irish residents there
"SoOn after the breath had left the body he
was seized BY three sturdy Irishmen and borne
upon their shoulders around the room, follow.
cd by others who pulled bis ears and hair, some
of them shouting. "What in hell did you die
forY" In addition to this scene, about twenty
women and children set up terrific bowling
which could only be equaled by a collection o.
wild beasts. This unearthly bowling continued
throughout Sunday night, keeping everybody
awake within hearing distance. A son Of Mr.
Prindcvlc introduced novel ceremony, 10y
jumping astridc the corpse of his father, scizng
himb the cars, pulling his head up and down
and crying, "What in hell did you die for ?
On Monday evening, the company having beer
increased during the day, the funeral howl com
menced again louder and wilder than at any
time previous, making it necessary for Sheriff
Mooros and Constable Newton to 60 and threater
to arrest the whole crowd. Quiet was finally
restored, and the corpse was buried on Tues
day. Our correspondent adds that the "wake
exceeded in absurdity and heather ceremony
all that he ever read or heard Of
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

CoULD NOT STAND Ir.--Away down in Thomas
|ounty, Georgia, lives curious couple-a Mr..
Ind Mrs. l.. She is the man Of the two !;
Ind such bundle Of contradictions Is she,
hat being coarse, hard, masculine female,
he adds to those attractions the idea that she
!, poet Her simple soul ofa husband thinks
khe Is inspired TO write verses, md that Watts
Ind Byron are nothing to Mrs. l.. They
nd one of the incest waiting. maids that ever
Was; treasure ofa colored girl, who hadbut one
ult--she would run away on Saturday night
I'd stay ill Monday. Gentle correction and
Y arp rebukes would not cure her, nor would
Nc give any reason for her strange conduct
or master at length threatened her with a
pund whipping II she did'Rt tell him why she
IN away, and promised to forgive her If she
ould own up and do so no more.
"Well, now, massa, I'll jest tell de troot, all
out IL Ole missus, she make me sit Bll day
anday and hear her read psalms and hymns,
hat she had been done writing all de week;
Id | tink de angels would run out OF
Iebben If they bad to hear sich psalms and
hymns as ole missus makes. | cart stan il
Ahow, and must run away if she kills me for
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

A monster mortar has been tried at Wool
wich, England, successfully, with seventy
pounds ol powder, though its full charge is
three hundred pounds. The shell is one yard
in diameter, and, unchanged as it was in the
experiment, it tore up stones and piled the
earth as high as a small house, and filed the
air within a radius Of two hundred yards with
earth, stones, and roots of trees. The monster
is composed of wrought and cast iron, in sepa-
rate pieces, tightly hooped together. Atthe first
round the middle ring gave way partially, and
thus interrupted the practice; but it was sue.
cessfully shown that it could throw shell
weighing ton and half
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE WASHINGTON
v. ..AMERICAN.

/ We can hardly think it necessary to urge
upon those who hold that Americans ought to
rule America, tho importance Of having q paper
at the seat of the Federal Government, which
shall enunciate and advocate the doctrines of
the American party.
1 A paper issued from any of the great centres
of nation, but especially from the political
Metropolis, in the present age, not in this
country only, but in Great Britain, France and
wherever there is the least freedom of discus
sion, is q medium thr ,ugh which those hold
ng similar sentiments in regard to public af
airs and public policy, may make known, dis
uss and defend their views, and expose the
npropriety Of the principles, and the impolcy
|l the measures of their antagonists. 1t should
Earnestly labor to give proper direction to
|npubic opinion by enlightening the public
|Imind.
/ The AMERICAN is the only paper published
at the seat of the Federal Government which
|t,dvocates american doctrines; the only SEN
inel of the party stationed where near and
Eclear view eau be had of the movements and
doings of their opponents at their headquarters.
II Here political information concentrates, and
from hence it radiates to every part of the en-
Ipire here party measures and movements are
determined, and political campaigns planned;
here stratagems are concocted and thwarted,
land here at certain seasons of the year politi-
clans most do congregate; here, in short, is
the centre Of the great political maelstrom in
(which so many thousands are constantly plung
|fng and forever gyrating.
Ifthe American party is desirous of being a
kaationaI party, it should not be without a
paper here through which it can make known
20 all people its views, aims and opinions, and
(which sha, also refute the calumnies that are
from time to time uttered against it through
ignorance or less excusable motive; and we,
therefore, take hope that the AMERICAN, stand
ng, as it will stand, upon the platform of the
American party, advocating, as it will adyo-
|,ate, the paramount rights Of native-born citi-
Eens, eschewing, as it viii eschew, all interfer
bnce with slavery as national concern, and
maintaining, as it will maintain, perfect free
llom of opinion and of conscience in religion,
lTil find favor in the eyes of all truly patriotic
citizens in the land and commend itself to their
generous support.
Lest we may not have been specific enough
10 declaring our principles, we add, that tho
Farewell Address of the Father of his coun-
ry, as illustrated by the broad light of his ad-
ninistraton, is our political text book and oado
aecup, and shall be our compass and chart
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Picture or LrFE.-In youth we seem climbing
up hill, on whose top eternal sunshine ap.
pears to rest; How eagerly we pan, to gain
its summit But when we have gained it, how
different is the prospect on the other side. We
sigh as we contemplate the waste before us
and look back with wistful eye upon the flow
cry path we have passed, but may never more
retrace. Life is like aportentious cloud fraught
with thunder, storm and rain; but religion,
like those streaming rays Of sunshine, will
clothe it with light as with a garment, and
fringe its shadowy skirts with gold.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
WASHINGTON.

Land of the West! though passing brief the record
of thine age,
Thou hast name that darkens all on hstory's wide
pagel .r..
Let all the blasts of fame ring out-thine shall bt
loudest far: ...
Let others boast their satelliteshou hast the plane
star .. a-@a
Thou hast name whose characters of light shal
ne'er depart &#
'Tis stamped upon the dulest brain, and warns tho
coldest heart a..t . r w."
war cry fiji for any land where freedoms to be won
Land of the West!-it stands alone-it is thy Wash
Rome had its Caesar, great and brave, but stain was
on his wreath: w ., .... ".......
He lived the heartless conqueror and died the yran
death. ,.....'... h. ....r.aH. rE h
France had its Eagle; but his wings, though lofty
they might soar, .4...... ....s
Were spread in false ambitions fight, and dipped in
murders gore.
Those hero-gods, whose mighty sway would fair
have chain'd the waves .., ..... w.
Who ieshed their blades with tiger zeal, to make g
world of slaves -.. "
Who, though their kindred barred the path, still
fercely waded on ......
Oh where shall be their "glory," by the side OF
Washington .#..
He fought but not with love of strife; he struck but
to defend; .. ... ....@
And ere he turned peoples foe he sought to be q
He strove to keep his countrys right by reasons
gentle word, .r. ...
And sighed when fell injustice threw the challenge
sword to sword,
He stood the firm the calm, the wise, the patriot and
the sage;
He showed no deep, avenging hate-no burst of des-
potrage. ....
He stood for liberty and truth and dauntessly led
Till shout of victory gave forth the name of Wash
ington.
No car of triumph bore him through city filled
with grief;
No groaning captives at the wheels proclaimed him
victor chief;
He broke the gives of slavery with strong and high
disdain, '
And cast no sceptre from the links when he had
crushed the chain.
He saved his land, but did not lay his soldier trap
pings down
To change them for the regal vest, and don kingly
crown.
Fame was too earnest in her roy-too proud of such
son
To let a robe and title mask noble Washington.
England, my heart is truly thine-my loved, my ma
tive HEARTH
The land that holds mothers grave, and gave thai
mother birth
Oh keenly sad would be the fate that thrust me from
thy shore,
And falterng my breath that sighed, Farewell fol
evermore!"
But did meet such adverse lot would not seek tc
dwell
Where olden heroes ought the deeds for Homer's
song TO tell.
Away thou gallant shipi cry, and bear me swiftly
on,
And bear me from my own fair land to that o.
Washington.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
SONG OF THE HOOPS.

Sailing down the crowded street.
ScrapIng every one they meet
With a rushing whirlwlnd sound,
Mullied bellies around abound.
Hoop hoop hoop!
What vast, expansive swoopl
Hoops Of whalebone, short and crisp,
Hoops of wire thin as wisp;
Hoops Of brass thirteen yards long,
Hoops of steel, confirm'd and strong;
Hoops Of rubber, soft and slick.
Hoops of roping, bungling thick;
Hoops OF lampwick, cord and leather,
Hoops that languish in wet weather;
Hoops that spread out silken skirts,
Hanging ofJrom silly firts.
Sweeping off the public lands,
Turning over apple-stands;
Telling children TO the ground
As they 1aunt and whifl around.
Hoop hoop! hoop!
What vast, expansive swoopl
Jolly hoops, that wriggle ruund,
Sober hoops, that sway profound
Springy hoops, that shake and wag,
Broken hoops, that droop and drag;
Monster hoops, all oyergrown,
Junior hoops, Of smaller bone;
Hoops that ravish lovers eyes,
Hoops that rend their breasts with size;
Hoops that shock their feeble legs,
Like crowd Of giant kegs.
What gallant ships! what swelling sails |!
How they resist opposing gales
With what a full, relentless watt,
They overwhelm each smaller craft
Hoopl hoop hoopl
What a vast expansive swoopl
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

1t is rumored that George n Sanders will
resign, under the advice of his friends. He is
afraid he would not pass the ordeal Of the Sen
ate 1t is said the President did not intend TO
send his name to the Senate.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

FACTORY FOR SoLIDIFYING MmK.-Wc see
it stated that Mr.. Gail Borden, who has been
for some time past solidGying the milk o
Litchfeld county, at the rate, it is said, o
5000 quarts per day, has lately erected in com
pany with some other gentlemen, another es'
tablishmcnt at Stamfordville, Duchess Co..
Y
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Bishop Simpson, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, who was the delegate to the Wesleyan
Conference, held in England in August last is
now travelling in the East, and at the last ac-
counts he was i'll at Beyrout, in Syria. Apost-
script, however TO the letter announcing the
fact, says the crisis had past and he was con-
sidcred convalesccnt
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

The nomination of Gabriel G. Fleurot as U. s.
Consul at Bordeaux, to which the Richmond
South and sundry other presses have referred
in indignant terms will be resisted when it
comes up for confirmation. His friends will
be required to prove his American citizenship
TO bepin with
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

| A well-known political economist says: ave
|sy best first, thosewho destroy generals;
|fcond, those who cheat us--politicians and
erocks third, those who amuse us--singers
fusicians and least Of all, those who instruct
| - authors, schoolmasters and editors"
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

The steamship Isabel, arrived at Charleston
from Havana, reports that Walkers vessel, the
steamer Fashion, had been seizedby the Ameri.
can consul, her papers having been found to
bc irregular
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
FREDERICK FEMALE SEMINARY,
FREDERICK CITY, MD.
~SCIVnI ~ - mill no rrrafueI m a

SCHOLARS will be received mt any time
- during the year. and will be charged from the
date Of their entrance TO the end of the scholastic
year. The LIST Of January would be most appro-
pirate time for them to commence
This Institution has steadily and permanently in
creased in numbers for the last eleven years. until
the present capacious edice which is so feet 'front.'
80 feet deep, and four stories high, became entirely
inadequate TO the growing wants of the school.
In August last, the Trustees commenced another
building of the size and external appearance on
the west side Of the present edihce. This building
is now under roof and will be ready Tor occupancy
early in. the spring.
This addition will give us the largest and most
beautiful exhibition room in the city, six large pro-
fessor rooms eighteen additional high airy lodging
rooms, and the whole of the high basement will be
fitted up for gymnasium for the young adres TO
exercise in during incement weather. These im-
provemeuts make it one of the most extensive and
complete establishments in the United States.
This Institution has able and efficient Board OF
Professors and Teachers, good Library, excellent
Musical instruments, extensive Chemical and
Philosophical Apparatus and it is confidently be-
lieved that it offers as many facilities for imparting
thorough, extensive, and refined education as any
Seminary in the land.
The school is not sectarian, the contrary, tho
young ladies strictly required TO attend such
Church as parents designate accompanied always by
a Teacher.
For Board and Tuition, including furnished Rooms,
Lights, Fuel, Washing, ETC., 5000 per scholastic
year; payable half yearly in advance.
For Circulars, and other particulars, address
II. WINCHESTER, President.
References in Washington CITY, D. O.
Josiah +. Polk, Esq, Yespasian Ellis, Esq.
L
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

During the year 1857 no less than 55S ves-
sells, bound to or from ports in the United
States, were lost at sea, and, with their cargoes
were valued at Sl7, 1867, 100.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

SHIPMENTS OF GOLD FROM CALHoRNIA-The
following is comparative statement Of the
shipments Of treasure from California for eleven
months Of 1856 and 1857:
1S56-By steamers and sailing vessels s46 6647116 SO
1867 A,3l2,S39 4S
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

In order to live justly, and be respected, We
must refrain from doing what we blame in
Others.
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22.S84.227 Os
Falling off in 1887

Falling off in 1857. 7............ s2,884, ,227 O8
The shipments during December, 1866, were
81, 6,151 "a, showing that an export Of
So, 6,S29,370 % for the current month is neces-
sary to equal the total exports Of 1866.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Brave actions are the substance Of life, and
good sayings the ornament Of it
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

rE- The following remarkable poem by Robert
Southwe an English Jesuit, who was born in 1860,
and executed at Tyburn in 1895, is, in compactness
ofthought and felicity Of expression hardly equalled
by any similar productions within our knowledge
1t is perfect mosaic Of maxims, and, with very Slight
alteration, would bear cutting up into lines, every
one Of which would serve apothegm. We have
italicised line OF rare rhythmical beauty:
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16
TIMES GOING by TURNS,

The Topped tree in time may grow again;
Most naked plants renew both fruit and flower;
The sorriest wight may find release from pain
The driest soil suck in some moistcning shower;
Time goes by turns and chances change by course,
From foul to fair, from better hap 10 worse.
The sea of fortune doth not ever flow;
She draws her favors to the lowest ebb;
Her tides have equal times to come and go;
Her loom doth weave the fine and coarsest web:
No JOY so great but runneth to an end,
No hap so hard but may in fine amend.
Not always fall Of leaf, nor ever spring,
Not endless night, nor yet eternal day;
The sddiest birds a season find 10 sing
The toughest storm a calm may soon allay.
Thus, with succeeding terms, God tempereth all
That man may hope 10 rise, yet fear to fall.
A chance may win what by mischance was lost;
That net that holds no great takes little fish,
In some things all, in all things none are crossed
Few all they need, but none have all they wish.
Unmngled joys here to no man befall;
Who least hath some who most, hath never all
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Why are seeds when sown like gate posts
ynsy are planted in the earth to propagate
|rop gate.)
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TIE BABY CRoP IN IowA.-An editor out
in Iowa says they don't brag of the size of
their babies, but they arc a most uncommon
sure crop
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Cheap way offattening hogs Turn them intc
your neighbor's corn-feld every night
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-01-16

Happiness is perfume that one cannot shed
over another without few drops falling on
ones self
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The trials Of life are the tests which asccr
tain how much gold there is in us.
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Why is vain young lady like confirmed
hupkardf ...
Because neither Of them is satisfied with a
Y. derate use ofS.c glass
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PETERSBURG, October 81 1854.
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
in Washington, pair of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them of great assistance
to my decaying vision; and my opinion of him is
that he is sklful in the preparation Of glasses for
eyes not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid
J. +. MAY.
See for more testimonials the Evening Star.
an loft
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WASHINGTON, Aug 3, IS5b.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets of glassesone for in the daylight
and owe for lamp light procured one set from Mr..
Tobias which answered both purposes. lhave used
his for several months, and find them excellent
EDwAD STUBS,
OF Department of State.
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JOB PRINTING
Neatly executed at the Office Of
"THE AMERICAN"
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NORFOLK, Va, July 27, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that were
exactly adapted to the weakness Of my sight This
Inconvenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed
for the present by the substitution for me of better
and more suitable Glasses They clear, crystal
like and comfort able to my eyes. l would COM
mend him TO those who from age or other infrmity,
require artificial aid in this way.
j. j. SINKINs NJ ID.
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SIR: The pair of spectacles you furnished me yes
terdny particularly satisfactory to me. They
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
of eight nine pairs carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
count of their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
of the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and mprov-
ing the sight
Respectfully yours, CHAs. CALDWELL,
Professor ofM. G., Louisville, Ky.
Mr. j. TOBIAS.
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LYNoHBUnG, Nov. l, 1854.
From an examination of Mr. Tobass Glasses,
and from his observations and remarks, am con-
vinced that he is a skilful optcian
j. j. BLAcKFoRD NJ. D.
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WILMINGTON, N. C., June 16, 1854.
To persons who have had the sight Of their eyes
so impaired to require the Of Glasses, would
recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable person
from whom to obtain such Glasses as they may re-
qure, as he has suited me with pair of Spectaces
for far and near sight My sight has been impaired
very much by service of years in the Post Office
Department which berth required me to be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day. during which
time | used but light.