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"You will please observe" said old Mr..
Lambwell, as he led us through his school
the other day, ''that the boys are required to
observe the utmost attention TO quietness as
well as to discipiine.v
We had at this moment arrived in front of
several boys standing around a water bucket.
and one had just charged bis mouth with the
contents of the cup while the old gentleman
was STOPPING over to recover his pen from
the floor when another passing along behind.
snapped his fingers quick under the drinkers
ear, and caused him on a sudden to eject the
contents of his mouth over the pedagogue's
bald pate. Standing upright. with his face
and hair dripping. the master shouted:
"Who done thatf'
The party unanimously cried out, "Jim
Gun, SIR - -
flames Gun, what did you do that for 20
Jim, appalled, at the mischief he had done,
| muttered that it was not his fault-that Tom
Owen snapt him.
This changed the direction of old Lamb
wells wrath. and shaking his cane portent-
ously over Owens bead, he asked:
did you snap Gun?"
The culprit, trembling with fear, muttered:
"Yes sir / snapt Gun-6a did not knov that
| he tcas LOadeIr'
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A ship on Fire at Sen.

A passenger on the last trip of the steam
ship Quaker City, from New Orleans to Vera
Cruz, writes the n. o. Picdyunc of falling in
with ship on fire. After stating that the
cry, ''ship on fire." was given he proceeds:
"A moment sufiiced to reach the deck. and
there, in full view. though still some miles
distant, appeared the Inflated ship. envelOped
in flames, rolling, snrging. drifting without
helm or TUdder, where chance, the winds of
heaven, or the contrary currents her own fire
created, might guide her TO. Up to the mo-
ment came on deck the character of the
burning vessel, though evidently a large one,
was still uncertain 10 the common observer.
To some she seemed steamships; ''she heayed
like one and there was something that looked
like smoke pipes clearly TO be SEEN" and
then we all remembered how the Cahawha,
freghted with human beings, was but Just
ahead. Impossible. Besides on nearer
view, what at first were taken for smoke
pipes. were evidently but mast-stumps. The
rigging was entirely consumed; masts, spars
and decks were gone, and the furious ffamcs
were fast eating down into the hold. 1t was
a fearful spectacle, but one cOnsoling thought
came as partial relief to the mind. No hu-
man being could live moment on that burn
ing wreck. Either the crew and passengers,
if she had any. had escaped with their lives
or they had no longer the dread fate to suffer.
Nearer and more nearer we drew" and as
we did SO the real character of the burning
vessel became more and more apparent Ii
was one of our largest cotton ships, 1900 tons
burthen, at least, originally freighted down
to her guards, and still some Thousand bales
unconsumed to feed the furious flames.
The officers of the Quaker City had seen
the fire when nearly forty miles distant. At
first it seemed over the sea, u rising star or
comet, but Capt. Shufeldt's practical eye soon
determined it to be what il in reality proved
a ship on fire, and at once ordering helm
around bore up with all speed for the spot
We reached ii about ii o'clock, three long
and anxious hours after the fire was first dis
covered, and giving the relief signal, hung
around the burning wreck for some time: but
all to no purpose. Not living being, or
boat or floating spar was to be seen. 1t is
the opinion of many, indeed. thht the ship
had been on fire, and abandoned by her crew.
for,several days. The same gentlemen think
she has still about two days longer TO burn.
And thus we left her, not knowing whence
she came or whittier going, drifting, or surg
ing rather, under the influence of contrary
winds, to the westward, namelcss mass of
lurid flame, no unworthy torch for the Trid-
ent God, lighting up, in its course, for leagues
around. old oceans dark domain"
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Aid and Comfort TO watkins.

The late Greene County Convention, that
appointed delegates as in alb to Congress
sional Convention was evidently composed of
Watkins men. They knew that HAYNES had
run against JOHNSON for Congress, upon his
miserable homestead policy, opposing it on
every stump. They knew, too, that WATKINS
had advocated it in opposition to TAYLOR, and
with view to stock the cards upon HAYNES,
they adopted the following for their nominee
to stand upon
TO- Resolued, That the Homestead policy OF
securing the public lands to actual settlers,
so intimately interweaves itself with the per-
petuity of our free institutions, and the pros
perity of the country, that we are most de-
cid cdly of the opinion that the purchase price
of every alternate section of the public do
main, which is now. or may become subject
to private entry, in limited quantities--not
exceeding one hundred and sixty acres-to all
heads of families, who are citizens Of the
United States, should be an actual residence
thereon, and bona fide cultivation for the
period of five years. and no other price or
consideration shall be demanded by the Gov
Kno1Uille Wing.
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fer ascendency. It seems to be q general
conceded fact that the New York Roads do
not consider the interests oftheir stockholders,
or the price of their stock. Especially has
this been the case with the Erie Road, whose
stock, we believe, has not been above 80 per
cent. for several years, and generally ranging
for the last two years at from IL to "A. And
they are now willing, go for as we are
able to gather, to carry on the war with the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Roads to the last
extremity. A very large amount of capital
invested in the internal commerce of these
cities, is more or less involved; and if some
compromise shall not be agreed upon by
foretold what will be The final result.
This matter may be considered as barren OF
interest to our readers, and may be to many
of them at the present moment; but the facts
above detailed are in high degree instruc-
tive. They show the silent and inevitable
effect which railroad policy, and the action OF
railroad men are calculated to exert over the
business intererts of cities and communities
Railroads are getting to be the directing and
controlling agents Of interior trade and com
merce-l They claim and maintain suprem
acy over business. which yields to nothing
The system in this Southern country has not
perhaps, reached to tina point in main line:
and ramifcations, where they may be said &c
arbitrate the entire course of trade. But il
is rapidly approaching that point; and sooner
| or later we shall have those struggles for the
profits and emoluments Of trade, which ar,
now carried on at the North. To the people
of this city it is coming to be a matter of seri
Gus inquiry as to how far she may be interest
cd in those great works that are going on il
every direction through the South. and wha
is required of her and in her behalf. 1t may
be profitable for US to reflect on the causes
that brought about the contest to which w
have referred, and learn lesson therefrom.
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Everett's "Reminiscences OF HalIam,
the Historian.

At recent meeting of the Massachusetts
Historical Society, at which the death of HAL
LAM was announced, EDWARD EVERETT de-
livered eulogy on the distinguished his
torian. in which he made the following re-
marks:
Having, while in England been honored
with the intimate acquaintance, may ven
tnre TO say the friendship. of Mr.. Hallam. and
with his correspondence since my return, am
sure that you will indulge me for a few mo-
ments in an unstudied tribute to his memory.
1t is owing, / am confident. in no small de-
gree to the gradually spreading influence of
Mr.. Hallam's Constitutional History, that
the theoretical Toryism of former times has
almost wholly disappeared in England. His
work, am inclined to think is generally ac-
cepted as an accurate exposition Of the true
principles of the British Government. 1t has
been said-and never to my knowledge con-
tradicted-that il was from this work, under
the guidance of the late Lord Melbourne, that
the present sovereign of England received
her education in the constitution of the en-
pire of which she was one day, with rare union
ofmanly vigor and female gentle1ess, to WELD
the sceptre.
A striking instance of the wide range of
his reading occurs to me at the moment. He
was the first to point out the remarkable
similarity between the celebrated passage on
the Universally of Law at the close of the
first book in Hooker's Ecclesiastical Polity,
with passage in tire now nearly forgotten
work OF the Jesuit SuareZ, De Legibue ct Dec
Legislators.
In his personal history there is little to re-
cord. He was educated to the law. but
never, believe, went into court He regard
ed his legal studies, however, as very import
ant, qualifying him 10 write the COnstitu-
tional History OF England. He speaks with
emphasis on Hume's deficiency in this respect;
though treating his great predecessor with
cOmmendable impartiality, considering the de-
cided antagonism of their particular views.
In his family relations be was at once the
| happiest and unhappiest of men; the bappiest
| of being the father of two sons of the rarest
endowments and brightest promise; unhap-
piest in being bereft of them on their entrance
into life. Arthur died at the age of %, and
Henry at the age of 26, leaving their poor
father broken hearted, but for the hope OF a
reunion in better world. Henry 1t was my
good fortune to become acquainted with, IN
lS43, at the room of our countryman, Mr..
Bristed, in Trinity College Cambridge; and
an interesting memoir OF this most hopeful
and amiable young man, from the pen OF Mr..
Bristred, has been reprinted in England. One
trait of noble feeling and sentiment has been
related to me of him. When Sir Robert Peel
rendered to Mr.. Hallam the title of baro-
net, said he would be governed by his
sons wishes. Henry, on being consulted,
said that as far as his feelings were concerned,
he was content to be known as the son OF
Henry Hallam--a name to which no title
could give added dignity.
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IT Is FREE FROM POISON.

NEW YORK, October LIST, 1858.
Mr.. f. LYoN-Dear Sir: We have analysed and
tested your Magnetic Powders and find them perfect
ly harmless TO mankind and domestic amin Is but
certain death when inhaled by bugs ants and insects
JAMES R. Chiffon, NJ D., Chemist.
LAuRAxCE REID, Prof. Chemistry, n. Y. Hos.
Mr. John l.. Rome, Superintendent Of the New
York Hospital says, she has expelled all the bugs,
ants reaches, moths, &c, with Lyons Powder, and
finds it of immense value"
Every gardener and housekeeper must have a di-
rect article Of this kind. Reference
be made the Astor st. Nicholas and Metropolitan
Hotels; to Judge Meigs, President Of the American
Institute; James Gordon Bennett Gen Winfield Scott.
Cyrus W. Field, l. NJ Pease, Of the Five Points Mis-
sion &c, &c. Judge Meigs says, 'This discovery Of
Prof. Lyon is of national importance. The farmers
Club have tested il thoroughly II will destroy To-
Gusts, grasshoppers ants, moths bugs and all YER
min. Garden plants can be preserved, aad houses
made pure"
Arrangements made through Messrs
BARNES l. PARK OF New York, To have it sold
throughout the world. Many worthless limitations
are advertised. Be cautious
''NEw YORK, November sih, 1855
''In retiring from business, have sold all my In
sect Powders ana Pills, Letters Patent. and the Sc
crets pertaining thereto, 10 Messrs. Barnes Park.
This powder is discovery made by myself, and
brought from the interior Of Asia, and is unknown to
any other persons. The genuine and effective article
is put up in tin canisters, and Will continue To bear
my name. +. LYoS'
Rats and mice cannot be reached by powder,
and are killed by Magnetic PILL order them
through any merchant
It's Lyons Powder kllsinse in atrice,
But Lyons Pills mixed for rats and mice.
Sample Flasks IS cents regular sizes so cents and
800 Follow directions. Use freely and thorough
Iy BARNES PARK.
aprI4-4mdwtw. IL and Is Park Row, y. York.
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az We are indebted to the Editors of til

ssg- We are indebted to the Editors of the
Banner. one of whom was present, for brief
synopsis Of the speech Of the Hon. CHARLES
READY at Gallatin on Tuesday. The report
says that Mr. READY expressly repudiated all
party ties and party allegiance, and declared
himself an independent candidate against the
field Under such circumstances he must
rely alone on his personal friends for success.
1t remains To be seen whether he has sufficient
strength, over and above all parties, to elect
him
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Ex-Governor Tucker, or mississippi.

The AississiPPiaa in noticing the death Of
Ex-Governor TUCKER, remarks:
At the time OF his death, Gov. Tucker re-
sided in North Louisiana, where he had lived
for several years. In Mississippi, where be
was best known and most valued, be had
flled several Offices OF trust aud distinction.
For many years he was a member Of the
State Senate, aud was foremost among those
who made war upon the banking system which
disgraced the legislation of the State, aud for
n time brought ruin and disaster upon il
Industrial Interests.
lie was subsequently, Tin lsfl) elected TO
the Office OF Chsef Magistrate oi The State
having been elected on the Anti Bond, ticket,
after warm contest. in opposition 10 Judge
Shattuck, now Of California From that
place he was transferred To a seat ia Goa
grcss, 'and hlling one term, be withdrew TO
private life, where he remained until called
hence. llewas man, of anbiading iategrity
warm in his friendship. aud iirm as adamani
In the maintenance OF the principles OF the
Democratic party. Of which be was always a
useful and devoted member.
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The Railroad War.

Though it has not become a very prominent
suhjrct of newspaper discussion, there is a
very determined contest going on between the
and those leading from Philadelphia and Bal
timore in the same general direc ton. They
have had fer some time past an agreed scale
of freight charges to all the principal COM
mercial points in the West, by which the
cities Of Philadelphia aud Baltimore had an
advantage OF So 90 to SO 90 per ton in the
cost of carriage. This taken in connection
with the further fact that the manufactures
Of New England are shipped from Boston.
Providence, &c, and laid down In Philadel-
phia aud Baltimore Mt the same price rs in
New York, gave the former very decided
advantage over the latter In the western
trade. OF course, that universal law Of COM
mcrce, that trade will seek aud adopt those
points and channels where its operations are
attended with the least expense, was in active
force, and was telling with certain aud insid-
ious effect upon the commerce OF New York.
philadelphia and Baltimore were driving In
and intsrcepting the trade that previously
ceuterd at New York. The New York Cen
trail and Erie Roads were quick TO discern the
course things were taking. and meeting was,
a short time since, called at Buffalo, the
prime object of which was to annul the exist
ing tariff OF charges, which was known as the
ST. Nicholas Compact, and Of equalizing the
rates. The feeling was so warm and decided
among the rival roads that the meeting was
broken up aud failure to agree upon any
thing.
The result OF all this Is that the Roads are
governed by whatever course Of policy may
promote their own and prove detrimental to
the interests Of their rivals, which. we presume
will eyentaate In violent cat-threst struggle
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THE Next PREsIDENCY-The following is
the vote to which each State will be entitled
at the next Presidential election:
Delaware 3: Maryland 8; Virginia Is; North
Carolina 10; South Carolina s; Georgia 10;
Alabama 8; Florida 3; Texas 4; Louisiana
6; Mississippi 7; Missouri Q; Arkansas A.;
Tennessee II; Kentucky II; California a;
Oregon 3; Maine 8; New Hampshire s.;
Massachusetts, Is; Rhode Island 4; Connec-
ticut 6; Vermont 5; New York 50; New
Jersey I; Pennsylvania 81; Ohio 90; Mchi-
gan 6; Illinois II; Indiana Is; Iowa 4;
Wisconsin 5; Minnesota 3.
The foregoing gives an aggregate of 3O3
electoral votes, namely: 1S3 from the free
States and l2O from the slave.
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new advertisements.
Fashionable Dancing.
MR.. III. GOODWIN

HAS the honor 10 announce TO the Ladies and Gen
IL tlemen Of NaShvile and vicinity, that he will
commence the series Of instructions the polite art
OF dancing, Saturday morning, April l6ih at
clock, A. NJ and at o'clock r. NJ. at his over
Mr.. Beech's store, College street. class of Gen
temen Will commence Tuesday, l9th. at half past
seven. A correct and graceful method Of Ball Room
and ParlOr Dances will be taught.-Iadies and Gen
tcmen wishing to improve themselves thIs ele-
CANT department, will please make early application
as Mr.. Goodwin only teach Session this
Spring. Parents and Guardians may rest assured
that every attention will be given his part the
rapid Improvement Of their children.
aprl4-3t.
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Such language this is but the constant and nat
ural echo wherever this article is used
This Lniment is indispensable to planters and own
ers of horses and mules. Mr.. John PANELS, Mont
gomery, Ala, sold slave for $500, who was raised
from utter uselessness by this Liniment. Every
amily should have it. Be very particular and en-
quire for the Mustang Liniment and take no other.
Sold by all callers throughout North and South
America, Europe, and the Islands of the ocean, for
IS cents, SO cents, ann 81 90 per bottle.
BARNES 4 PARK, New York.
Rr,d,-
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''Reduced by Dyspepsia TO n Mere
Skeleton,

CURED BY "BGRHAvEs HOLLAND BTrTERs"
Mfr. A. Matchett, trader probably as well known
as any man in Western Pennsylvania, states fol-
lows: 81 met with farmer in Armstrong county
who was reduced by Dyspepsia to a mere skeleton.
pc rsuaded him to buy bottle Of Berhave's Hol-
land Bitters, believing il would cure him. Meeting
him some msniEs amer, what my astonishment
al finding him bale, hearty man; he told now
he weighed 200 pounds, and that this wonderful
change had been produced by Bderhave's Holland
Btters TO which he attributed solely his resiora-
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We wonder IL Il win be Tom Avery or J.
Knox Walker that Will have 10 bsar the
modification OF being defeated for Congress
la this district We hear the name OF the
latter frequently mentioned In connection
with the nomination. he l. = regular,
thoroughbred disciple Of Democracy, while
Tom's conversion has been 80 recent that
bis party fealty might be questioned by the
radicals. Perhaps Mr.. Carria may yrI he
decided upon 20 be she bat Democrat VI
them ali Nous verona AszqAas Lsisu.
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vAIuARLF HORSE SAVED,

Mr. S. LrcH, Hyde Park, VT, writes:-''That the
horse was considered worthless" (hIs
SPAWN, } s'but since the free use of the Mustang
Imminent, have sold him for $50 cash. Your Lin
iment has been doing wonders up here"
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AGO BRoAp s1REEr. PHr1ApE1PuIA,


(ExTRAcT,) "In lifting the kettle from the fire it
became III manageable, tilted over, and scalded my
hands very severely, almost to a crisp II was an
awful sight. The Mustang Linment appeared to ex-
tract the pain. 1t healed rapidly without soreness,
and left no scar of account Truly yours.
CHARLES FOSTER"
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Letter from the President of the United States.
"ExEcUTIvE MANSION, WASHINGTON,

"EIECUTIyE MANSION, WASHINGTON,
Jan. 3lst, 1853 !
''MR. EMANUEL LYoN.-Dear Sir: have the pleas
ure To inform you that the Royal Commission, of the
Worlds Fair, at London, have awarded you a Medal
and certificate for the great value of your Magu tic
Powders, &c. MHIARD FILLMORE, Chairman"
The above accompanied by a certificate Of
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New Publications.
w. t. BERRY & co.
RAFE yU.ST REcKTTEp

ShAhEkS- Compendium of the Origin, History
Principles. Rules and Regulations Government and
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Second Appearing, with Biographies Of Ann Lee Jas
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BY Fw. Evans. vol. Ismo.
ONWARD; Or, The MorS1AN CIAxrxRlRs. A
Tale OF Progress. By Jane Ann wnsoom. vol
l2mo.
CONTENTS.
Looking Upwards; Colin and Jcanie: The Family
at Ai.eyne; Osi GA and Away: Endeavorng; Ed
ward Arnold; Poor, yet Noble; Little Harry; Poor
Jamie Clark: Fields White unto the Harvest: The
Sand Huts; The nrunkard's Cottage: The Infants
Ministry; Stand sun; Old Masses and Little Anah: The
Rocky Glenn; Salome: Widow Mcleod; Stafra and
Iona; Clouds and Sunshine; Faiths Conflict Faiths
Victory; Re-anion; Summer Days; The Fading Flow
er; The Unexpected Arrival; Wedding Tay: The
Mountain Tops Appearing; fastening On; The sire's
Birthday; The summit Gained.
ACES FROM THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SID
NEY, LADY MORGAN. i vol, limo
From the London Atheueum.l
'rhis volume brims with sense. cIcverness and hu-
NOR. lively and entertaining collection Of prea
mans thought and quick woman's observation.
book TO be read now for amuss ment and to besourh
hereafter for reference"
From the London Daily News1
az charming Book II is long since IN. r.,4,r,
public has been admitted to So great treat as ,bi-
fascinating collection IF wit anecdote and gossip IL
Is defShu d "reminiscences Of brilliant past told nv
one Of the best wis SUN extant"
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Watkins'S Addition.

ON Thursday the 9th day Of May next, on the prem
" lses, propose to sell public sale is lots in
this addition, Immediately in the nrighborhood oi the
City Park. The lots front Washington Hamilton
and other streets 100 feet front 200 and IT'S feet
deep.
trees, In n rapidly improving ne ghborhood have all
the advantages OF the City Park and present dcsira
bic locations for those who wish and conforta
bic homes Tor their families, the business OF the
city.
Plots with full description ofthe Lots will be ready
In a few days.
TERAS.-One, two and three years, for notes salts
flclorily securea payable In BANK bearing interest
and lien retained.
sale at 10 O'Clock A ".
RprlI-td. A. V :. IINfeIEY.
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Lyons Magnetic Powders,
VII destroy Garden Insects, C0ckrodches, Bed
Bugs, Fleas, Ants, Moths, and all
pests of the uernain kind.


pests Of the Uermain kind.
The importance of reliable article OF this kind is
inestimable In warm weather all nature teens with
these annoying foes This powder is the only article
ever discovered which will exterminate them.
company of botanists from the Horticultural Society
of Paris while amidst the ferns OF Asia, Obse' we'd
thai all insects Lighting upon a certain kind Of plant
very soon dropped dead. This fact was made use Ct
to guard their night camps from these intruders.
Quantities Of the plant brought home by Mr. Z.
Lyon and found positive insect destroyer in every
experiment. 1t is simply a powdered leaf, chemi-
cally prepared the effect Of age and climate
Medals and Letters Patent have been obtained from
the governments IF England, France, Germany and
Russia, from the Worlds Fair, and numerous medi
C al and horticultural colleges and societies.