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THE FoRcEs AT SoLFERINo. battle
of SolfeFiuo is truly called 'yhe great bat
tle,n even Of the century. The forces en-
gagged on both sides could not have been
less than 250,000-and were probably
nearer SOO,0 900. Compared with such q
mass Of combatants, some Of the gast cole
braied battles Of the century appear like
skirmishes, in point Of numbers. Thus, at
the famous battle Of Marengo. the French
force was 81, 900 and the Austrian Al, goo.
At Austerlitz, the Freneh numbered 10,
900, while the Russians and Anstrians had
90,00O-alI together being but ten thou
sand more than the Austrian strength alone
at Solferino. Wagram comes nearer In the
magnitude Of forces eugoged, having rcck-
oned l80, 900 French and somewhat over
lOO, 900 Austrians. At Waterloo, there
were 10000 French, md 10000 allied
opponents. Not more tliun $4,000, on both
sides, we're in the battle Of New Orleans.
At Baena Vista, Gen. Taylor, with 1900
Americans, ronted Santa Anna's l9. 600
Mexicaus. At Inkerman, ip the Crimea.
the aIlird FTsasL~ ..,sS I1ssli-h- --ss.yrSSir
l3, 600 and the Russians 10000
, 1859-09-30


MORE WoNDERFuL THAN rHE MANAorH
CAvE.-Dr. D. L. Talbot, in the Fort
Wayne Times, says: "WyandOtie Cave,
one Of the most extensive and remarkable
in the world, is in CrawrSrd county, Iadi.
ana, about twenty-five miles below New
Albany, on Blue River. The Mammoth
Cave of Kentucky has hitherto been desig
mated us the greatest known cave ia tho
world. 1t may startlo your scientific read
ers to hear me assert the fact. that there Is
one stalaginite alone in WyandOt'c Cave
more massive than all the stalagmites aud
stalactites in the Mammoth Cave put to-
gether. This cave have surveyed dis
tauce of twenty miles in length, and there
are numerous avenues have never pene-
trated to their end, although have visited
the cave for scientific and other purposes,
over a dozen different iimes--spending on
one visit four days and nights within its
ldarksome halls. The Mammoth Cave is
distinguished more for its vastness than is
beauty; the WyandOtte for its great extent,
its mammoth hall, its lofty ceilings, reach
ing frequently to the. height Of 261 feet
and especially for its numerous and beauii
full natural fountains, which almost contIn-
lually meet the eye in every direction.
, 1859-09-30

Beg" Mons. Blondin's great feat of cross
ing the Niagara river on his tight rope with
man on his back, came of on the Sth nit.
Mr. Blondin occupied something over half
an hour in crossing, most of the time being
spent in his performances on the rope. He
remained upon the Canada side to rest and
refresh himself some fifteen or twenty min
utes, and again nppearedaupon the rope
This time he had his Agent, Mr.. Henry
Colcord, man weighing Qbout 1856 pounds
upon his back, aud his balancing pole ih
his hands. lie proceeded down the rope
very slowly and cautiously, as if feeling
every step, until he was about a hundred
feet from the Canada side, when Mr.. Col
cord dismounted and stood upon the rope
Immediately behind NJ. BloHdin They
here remained to rest probably three or
four minutes, when Mr. Colcord again
mounted, and NJ. Blondin proceeded, still
walking very slowly and stopping occasion
ally to balance himself. They stopped five
minutes in crossing, and each time Mr.. Col
cord dismounted, and again resumed his
position. He had his arms around NJ.
Blondin'S neck, aud his legs rested on the
balancing pole. He was in his shirt sleeves,
and wore straw hat About 25 minutes
were occupied in accomplishing the Grst
half of the rope, and the balance in 20,
making As minutes from bank to bauk.-
Fdh h,some% seconds before the American
shore was reached, the crowd gathered
round the end of the rope became very
noisy, and good deal of excitement pre-.
vailed, aud when he reached the staging
on the American side safely, the vast crowd
shouted with the greatest enthusiasm.
, 1859-09-30

INTERESTING Discovery AT JERUsALEM.--
A letter from Jerusalem, in the Gazclts du
Md, says: "a very important discovery
has been made in the neighborhood Of
Bethlehem, near the spot which is general
ly admitted TO be where the angel appeared
to the shepherds. To the eastward Of
Bethlehem, aud midway between tho town
and the spot above mentioned, some work
men, while employed in making an excaya-
ton, found the ruins of an immense con-
vent, of the period of St. jerome and St.
Paul, with evident marks Of its having been
afterwards repaired by st. Helen aud the
crusaders. Tue cisterns are very large,
regular, and in a perfect state of preserVa-
ton. Tue mosaic pavements OF several
rooms have been already laid bare, and the
workmen are on the trace Of the marble
pavement Of the church. The satisfaction
occasioned by this discovery is so great
that the inhabitants of the village Of Beth
Sakour (village of shepherds) hasten tc
the spot, and offer their services on the
works gratuitously. The site Of these
ruins is known to the Arabs by the name
of Siar-el-Ganem (resort of the sheep =
1t is surrounded by considerable numbeI
of deep grottoes, where the shepherds hay,
been in the habit of taking shelter witt
their aocks."
, 1859-09-30


D@- The st. Louis correspondent Of the
San Francisco Times, writing under date Of
Aug. %, says:
TROUBLE ON THE TEHUANTEPEc RouTE.--
The steamer Habano was telegraphed from
New Orleans as below at the mouth Of the
river with California dates to the 9th, only
fifteen days old. The most interesting fea-
ture for Califorbians by this arrival is the
intelligence from Mnatitian, that the mails
and passengers were robbed by Patrielos.
| (2) The mails werc cut open six miles
from the town Of Tehuantepec. Nodetails
have arrived in St. Louis as yet, and Il may
be that the news will reach San Francisco
Simultaneous with its arrival here. Wheth-
er this is old or new to your readers, il re-
quires prompt and asSidious action npon the
part of our government. The Mexicans
are treacherous dogs, and success Ii rob-
berry viii embolden thsm for another. Let
small force OF marines be sent on shore
to punish the robbers, and wsshall hear no
more Of the erobbery Of passengers aud
mails. BY the way, the friends Of the
route derive much encouragement from the
fact that Senator Benjamin writes from
London that Il the relations between France
aud England continue friendly. be enter
tains little doubt Of negotiating tho To
huantepec loan Of 81 100000 The pro
ject is regarded with favor by foreign capi-
talists.
, 1859-09-30

A GREAT MAN-George Lippard in his
work called the Nazarine, thus speaks of
General jackson: "He was man! Well
l remember the day waited upon him :
He sat there in his arm-chair-I can see
him now. We told him of the public dis
tress--the manufacturers ruined-the eagles
shrouded in Grape, which were carried at
the head of 10000 men into independence
Square. He heard us all. We begged
him to leave the deposits where they were,
to uphold the great Bank at Philadelphia.
Still be did not say q word. AT last one
of our members, more fiery than the rest,
intimated that if the Bank was crushed, a
rebellion might follow. Then the old man
rose-I can see him yet.
Come" be shouted, in voice of thun-
der as his clenched hand was raised high
above bis white hair. Come with bayo-
nets in your hands, instead of your petit
tions-surroun the White House with
your legions-I am ready for you'll With
the people at my back, whom your gold
can neither awe nor buy, i will swing you
up around the Capitol-each one of you on
n gibbet as high as Haman'sp
"When think" says the author, "of
that one man standing there at Washing
ton battling against oil the powers Of bank
and panic combined, betrayed by those in
whom be etrusted-assailed by all that the
snake of malice could hiss or the iiend of
falsehood howI-wben l think Of that one
man placing his back against the rock, and
folding his arms for the blow, while be ut
tered the vow, Il will not swerve one inch
from the course have TAKEN" ] must con-
fess that the records of Rome--nay, the
proudest day Of Cromwell or Napoleon
cannot furnish an instance Of will like
that of Andrew jackson when be placed
life and soul, and fame on the hazard Of q
die for the peoples welfare"
, 1859-09-30

PRESENT FROM JAPAN.-Two large cases
of silks were received by the State Depart
ment, at Washington, as presents from the
Emperor of Japan, accompanied by a let
ter from the Emperor. The cases were
sent to the Patent Office A suitable let
ter Of acknowledgement will be sent to the
Emperor, aud presented by our Minister to
that Empire. The japanese Commission.
crs are expected shortly to arrive.
, 1859-09-30
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Both men were nerfcctly cool. and man.

Both men were perfectly cool, and man
Tested no uncaSine>5. A malicious rumor,
charaCtcri>tlcal,y malignant and rs base
as it is possible TO conceive, that Mr..
Broderick was nervous aud lost his pres
cnce Of mind, " is utterly false. Not the
slightest shade of trcpidation marked his
conduct from first to last The same cour
agcOUS, 0iamlntine man he has ever shown
hinlsclf to be, he was on this occasion
We have given the minutest details Of the
bearingX both gentlemen, that no mis-
fake ~" ;;aiu in this respect. The ra-
NOR OF Mr. Drodcrck's nervousness is
utterly false, and is based upon his occa-
Sionul motions to observe those prescribed
positions of hand and arm which his Sec
onds bad cnjonod upon him. The bearing
Of Judge Terry, though he assumed more
practiced and moIonIess attitude, was not
one ,jot more that OF M iron nerved man
than was that Of Mr.. Broderick. At Il
quarter before seven o'clock, Mr.. Coulton
pronounced the words
Are you ready ~
Ready" responded Judge Terry, and
" Ready was uttered by Mr.. Broderick
Immediately after.
Fire!-One! Two! pronounced in mod
erateIy quick time.
Mr. Broderick raised his pistol (Joth
weapons were set with hair triggers) and
had scarcely brought it to an angle of for.
ty-ive degrees from its downward position
and ina bee line towards bis opponent,
when, owing to the decacy Of the hair
trigger, it was discharged, the ball entering
the ground about four PAGES in advance Of
him. Judge Terry fred few instauts Ia
ter, taking deliberate aim. There was a
perceptible interval in the two reports. At
that instant Mr. Broderck was seen to
clap his left hand to the right side Of his
breast, when it was seen that he was
wounded. He reeled slowly to the left,
and before lis seconds could reach him, he
fell (not heavily to the ground, with his
right leg doubled under him, and still gras-
plug his weapon. Judge Terry, upou dis
charging his pistol, Immediately folded his
arms, holding tue pistol still smoking in
his hand, but did not move from his posi-
ton. The seconds of Mr.. Broderick in-
stantly ran to his aid, and Dr.. Loehr COM
menced to staunch the wound with lint.
The bullet had entered just forward Of the
right nipple and had lodged, as it was sup
posed, under the left arm. Mr.. Benham
weW over to the other side and rendered
the services of Dr. Hammond, which was
gladly accepted by Mr.. McKibben. The
spectators were not allowed to gather
around the fallen gentleman, who was soon
after borne into town in his carriage.
, 1859-09-30

AZ The best Purifyer Of the BlOOd--lials Sarsa
palila yellow. Dock and lJdide Of POtass. 3mij
, 1859-09-30
Duel Between Hon. D. C. BrOderiCk and
Hon. D. 5. Terry!
Brodsritk MOrtally Wounded at the First Fire
From the San Francisco Times, Sept. II.

Intense Excitement IN California!
, 1859-09-30
AFTER THE DUEL.

illCuuS itlJ tiC utlu, anu utNHS IupiuIJ
into town and started at once from North
Beach, where boat was in waiting, and
proceeded to Oakland, where be took a
private conveyance to Martinez. A tele-
graphic dispatch, received late last night
from that point, states that Judge Terry,
on bis arrival at MARTINEZ, found some DIFF
liculty in getting lerried across to Beuica.
Both in MARTINEZ and the hitter place flags
were raised at half mast, caused by the
false reports of Mr. Broderick'S death. On
his arrival at Benicia, Judge Terry took
overland conveyance TO Sacramento.
Mr.. Broderick was taken TO the house
of his friend, Leonidas Haskell, Esq, nI
Black Point, nearly two miles from tie
Plaza, aud was seated in bed with his
face towards the bay, and propped up with
pillows. Here Drs.1 Loehr, Sawyer aud
Rowell attended on him during the day,
and hundreds Of the friends of the Senator
hurried out to learn the worst. There np-
peared little likelihood of his recovering.
He was able to speak during the afternoon,
but owing to the wounding Of his lungs
the articulation was4generalIy indistinct
and unintelligble. The internal bleeding
caused intense pain and q suffocating SEN
sation. In town the excitement exceeded
aDything we have known for some years.
Conflicting rumorS we're constantly brought
| iu-some that Mr.. Broderick was dying,
and one was received that he was already
dead, which was posted on the various bull
letiu boards. This was soon contradicted,
Montgomery street was crowded with anx-
ious inquirers. But one sentiment anima-
ted all hearts, and that was Of profound
sorrow. 1t was as if some calamity had
fallen upon the city. Judge Terry has re-
signed his Office, but though this is not
corroborated by any facts in our possession
it seems probable, from the fact that the
Sacramento Bee stated last week that
Judge Terry bad rendered his resignation
to Gov. Weller several days before.
HOW Mr.. BRoDERcK LOST HIS FIRE.
The circumstance of Mr.. Broderick'i
losing his shot is accounted for in the fac
that the choice of weapons fell to judge
Terry, who selected his own dueling pis
tos. These have the hair trigger SO sen
tsitiyely set that sudden jerk of Tho
weapon would serve to cause its discharge
Mr.. Broderick had never seen or useC
these weapons, and by the slightest touel
of his finger produced the discharge. A
similar cause produced the accident whicl
occurred to Henry Clay in his famous due
with John Randolph
i DEATH OF Mr.. BRoDEMCK.
:. n d,
, 1859-09-30
HOW Mr.. BRoDERIcK LOST HIS FIRE.

DEATH OF Mr.. BRoDERICK.
Mr.. Broderick fingered until 2 o'clock
NJ, Saturday, Sept. II, when he expired.
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WHOLE NUMBER AVS.

But the gay Indies still danced aud drank
wine, exclaiming the while Thns, thus
TO the end Of life; thus, thus in eternity -
'Oh, it is horriblcp exclaimed Hertha. a.
she at length freed herself from their tram
mels. Away away with yon 1 will
have no part ia your frecdomp
The gay ladies laughed contemptuousIy.
And again they veiled themselves in the
splendid cloud, which nov. borne away as
if on millions of butterflies wings, was
driven by the wind back to the great city
1t was a splendid sight, and IIertha heard
for long time their merry voices laugh.
ter.
Hertha looked after them with profound
melancholy, and said 10 herself: These
think themselves free and happy; and H.
The fire burned in her heart and she fels
that she was born for something better
than their happiness. But for what
oh thought she now, / will 60 to the
learned and the wise Of the earth and ask
them how the curse can be removed, under
which ! and my sisters, and even those gid.
dy beings who were here just now, are ali
lying, aud which deforms our life and our
whole being. OF certainty they will
hhOWt duu VI SSt tdluby SuCJ VIII SCii hta
how; aud will then live and labor for this
purpose every day, and every hour of my
hfe.'
The fire in Hertha's soul agaiu lifted her
from earth and 6oated her away to coun-
try and people who were the most learh-
ed aud the most deep-thinkiDg inthe world,
In that country German was spoken.
Hertha arrived at the very moment when
general assembly of learned aud wise men
were convened and had divided themselyes
into three chambers, each one Of which had
its own important science to attend to, aud
they were just now metin council.
In the first chamber they discussed on
important question, viz: tie beard of I'her-
sites, because the learned interpreted In
different ways the word which Homer uses
on this subjects and they were now in such
hot dispute, with their proofs and counter,
proofs, that they were very near coming to
blows, all about Thersites' beard 1t was
just at this moment when Hertha aRuounc,
ed herself and prayed to have an audience
granted her.
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Correspondence Of the Springfield Republican.
Mrs. Douglas and others.

On the Sabbath Mrs Douglas worship
ed devoutly in the Catholic Church at Chi
cago while during the week she gracefully
propitiated the Protestants. AT the Lake
View House she exerted marked person
al influence over the gentlemen congregated
there, who as usual we're quite willing to
be led by young beautiful and brilliant
woman. Educated at Washington, long
'copyist" for the House" she is thorough
ly initiated into the chicaneryi OF political
life, and knows how to touch with snre
and delicate hand its most intricate wires.
That Mrs Douglas will do her part toward
making herself lady OF the White House,
no one knows or doubts Give her all
wirely honor. She hos rescued Me- Doug
las from at least some of his low assoea-
tions. He becomes drunk less often, and
in social life is now admitted into society
from which he was once excluded. That
be is to-day the great man Of the political
world, he probably owes to himself Bat
if only through the lowest sycophancy, the
meanest snbterfnge, through pools Of craft,
and falsehood, one is TO wade to . great.
ness" let us all pray to be Iitlle. tbl
Aprops Of female politicians, Mrs. Douglas
is not alone. Mrs. Conrad, young, rich and
lovely widow, who (another has said has too
good sense 10 marry" Is called the greatest
courtier in Washington, aud exers no smal
influence over state affairs. Her fuil-lengtk
photograph, with those Of an other beauties u
grandpapa Buehanan's court, are 10 be seen al \
BrAdy's in broadway. First sta9ds Mrs. Doug
Lac; her physque is splendid--pot soft and plant.
but proud and queenly after the Roman model.
DARK hair, eyes, classic features, brilliant COM
dr.
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SHALL THE Posi- OFFIcE DEPARrHEKr
TAKE THE BACK TRAcK-The Postmaster
General, in reply to the resolution of the
Senate inquiring whether the Department
can be made self sustaining, says that in no
case has the existing service been raised to
higher grade or more frequent mails been
granted than the increased growth and
business Of the cities and settlements through
which they pass seem fairly entitled to. Il
is evident by diminution of the service the
self sustaining of the department can un,
questionably be secured, but it is worthy Of
much consideration whether that would not
leave the mere skeleton Of postal service
commensurate with neither the business nor
the social wants Of the country. The POST
master General states that under the post
age law Of lS45 the revenues and expendi-
lures were about equal. Since the passage
of the law Of 1851, fixing the present rates,
the excess in expenditures has been regu-
larry and largely increasing. These facts
obviously suggest, if Congress is determined
to make the Department self.sustaining,
that the surest means Of doing so would be
to return to the law Of lS45, or FIVE cents.
postage for distances under, and ten cents
for distances over 5000 miles-hence he
favOrs the passage of bill introduced into
the Senate at former session. This. to.
gether with his suggestive amendment in,
regard to the mode of inviting proposals
for carrying the mails, and substituting
postage stamps for the franking privilege,
would render the department. self sustain-
ing in all that relates to its regular aud
proper operations. igHa
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.oNTiNUED.

CONTINUED.
Il want to talk to you about Rndolpb
Sweet Hertha, do not he too friendly with
him. ] very well understand the reason
of your kindneSs4O him, but he may mis-
take the motive, and fancy il proceeds from
quite another cause ...,.
lie is NOT very wise, poor lad he has
never seemed to me to be quite sharp F; but
then our father has been so severe aud viO-
lent toward him. Through all the FIVE
years that he has lived ia the house he has
never once had kind word. nor a kind
glance, nothing but scolding and reproach-
es. Besides, he is always hard at work,
and very seldom enjoys any leisure. One
would be sick to death OF such life =
And he always looks so melancholy aud
ready to hang himself have felt that he
really ueeded little sisterly kindness aud
care ga3
Yes If he would ouly take them in the
right way. But he is evidently in love
with you, and ever since the day when YOU
rushed to him, aud he saved you from the
drunken man, he seems to think that he
nInst DC near you. This makes me uneasy
IL looks as if he thought he had right u
be your protector
| And that he has perfectly replied Her
ina, laughing, when it comes to saving nae
from drunken man. lie is tall aud strong
n"d Oh that oeeasion behaved stontly aud
couageously. fancy even that since that
time he has been more lively aud cheerful
and has seemed TO have more self-reliance
Ah, il Is such a good thing 10 win the es
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Mystery Of Chastisement.

awe glory also in tribuations."-RoM. V. III.
Within this leaf 10 every eye geN a
So little worth, doth hiddeI lie
Most rare and subtle fragrancy.
Wouldst thou its secret strength unbind !?
Crush it aud thou shalt perfume fnd,
Sweet as Arabia's spicy wind.
In this duh stone, so poor and bare
or shape or lusier, patient care
Will find for thee jewel rare.
But first must skillfnl hands essay,
With file aud flint, to clear away
The film, which hides its fire from day.
This leaf? this stone 1t is thy heart;
II must be crushed by pain and smart,
1t must be cleansed by sorrows art
Ere it win yield fragrance sweet,
Ere it will shine, jewel meet
To lay before my dear Lords feet.
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THE FOUR SISTERS

A Tale Of Social and Domestic Life in Sweden
by FREnERIcKA RRENER-IRASsLATED ny MARY nowIrr.
Dedicated 70 ns Me~Sry Of 4, J. DOSaiHs. r..
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LINUS SAVAGE. Furniture Dealer and Man
uIaefure steam e.tablishneni North Main street the
ehos Of Drs. Harrington Hall, AFhsabulA, o. az