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Significance of Army and Navy Resigna-
lions.
Referring to this subject, on which we com.
mented Yesterday. a con temporary says:

"Among the more recent and significant reslg-
nations are those OF Adt't Gen Cooper and Capt
Geo w Lay. The former position is one OF the
most desirable in the whole army. No man stood
higher as an officer than Adjutant Gen. Cooper
Capt. Lay has been justly regarded as one OF the
been long know as the principal Aid de Camp OF
Gen Scott. Gen. Cooper is married TO a Virginia
South. Capt Lay is a native Nirginian. Both
these gentlemen have resigned, not because their
States have seeded, as is the case with others
hut because being certain, from the position they
held tn At they would soon be called on to aid In
the conduct of hostile proceedings against the
South. they preferred throwing up their commits
sions to embar kiug in such a war.
These acts bear no ordinary significance. The
POSITIONS were likely to be well informed to
the question of coercion aud war, and whether,
without utacient aud adequate Information, they
would have resigned positions otherwise so de-
~ -
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DIED..

On Sunday, March 10th, after bro.racted ~, ~
ness of three months, w. II. PuCkElI, IA ens
46:h year Of his age. He leaves wife ana iou'
children To mourn their loss ,ro.
His funeral will take place this mefhlnS, d.,
dav at 10 o'clock from Trinity Church, theS :
Mr.. Brown.l The frieuds and aeq1alntanee.s, ~
the family are invited to attend, without lu''s'i
notice. .,,
On The sth of March at 10 minutes past 10 Q Gik,
PM, Of lingering consumption MAMIE En-,
Iamohtar nf the late Greed F. Haskins, OF Cum
hspisnd county. Va, aged % years: She leaves
kind and aaectionate husband and one chlid 10
manrn thei irreparable loss. Mrs: T. was ae
vnui Chri.tiau, and died in the full hope oil
brighter and happier future. y,-.u,..,xo
EE Wing and Enquirer, and frederiekSo.
ma Ders please copy.
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AZ Griffendeu.

The appointment of Mr. CRIrrESDES to the
Supreme Court Bench has not yet occurred.
We can imagine SEWARD X Co. laughing IN
their sleeves at the idea that the appointment
of Mr.. CRITTgSDES to body which Old ABE
has endeavored to degrade in his Inaugural.
will be accepted by the Border States as sat
isfactory substitute for the CRIrTESDEs Com
nromisa
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The Convention.

A resolution OF thanks 10 the Hon. Jonx J.
CxrrraspRS, Of Kentucky, for his patriotic ef-
forts in behalf of the country, was adopted
yesterday by a large majority. Mr.. SuxxkRs,
Of kanawha, commenced a speech in defence
of the Peace Conference propositions, and
win conclude to-day. Two more minority
reports from tho Committee on Federal Reia-
tons were submitted; one by Mr.. BALDWIN,
Of Augusta, and the other by Mr.. WIcxnAS,
of Henrieo. They will be found in the regu-
lar proceedings.
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MAR RIEn

On the Gath Of February, at Il clock P. 81. at
the residence Of the brides mother, by Rev pr
walker Mr.. JOHN J. KING aud Miss VIRGINIA
G. PEPP. all Of this city.
" Petersburg papers please copy
On the sth day oil March, by Rev. Mr.. MOORE
Mr.. WM. PIERCE, Jr., and Miss HARRIET
| BARNES, all Of this city.
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PoLIrIcAL.--At meeting of nearly all the
Virginia students at the University Of Viz
Sinis, few days since, resolutions In favor
adopted.
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EN REFS continues to take Photographs and
Ambrotypes in his usual exquisite style, at panic
prices $50 style reduced TO $50; SIS 10 $40; IS to
Is. ~ to 81 SO: 81 to 81. so cents and 20 cents.
R,bias tak an correctly NH l2-St
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NE Special Notice. ...........-Aa
$4,000 WORTH OF
EIE Or ~ n It ID II Y O. Q Q ID .
AT AND BELOW COST,
FOR CASH ONLY,
TO CLOSE BUSINESS.
ment throug bout the country, We have determined
to sell of our superior and desirable stock OF
DRY G. 20 obs,
at GREAT SACRIFICE, to close business as soon
We offer this day, every article at PRIME
COST. from paper Of Needles upto the RICHEST
SILKS brought 70 this county
In HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, our stock Is very
large and complete, consisting Of
Table DAMASK,
Linen SHEETING,
Pillow Case LINENS.
TOWELS, HCCKABACK, &c, &C.
Splendid assortment OF
ELEGANT DRESS SILKS,
and all the latest styles of French aud English
FABR RIGS.
for Ladies' and Children's Dresses for Spring,
'1''' ~ EMBROIDERIEs,
HOSIERY, GLOVES, HDKFS.
SHAWLS, CLoAKs aud MANTLES,
SHIRTINGS and SHEETINGS.
FLANNELS and BLANKETS, of every descrip-
IRISH LINENS and DIAPERS.
BOMBAZINES and BLACk ALPACAS.
Large stock of Goods for SERVANTS Summer
and Winter Clothing.
By Purchasers are invited to call and see for
themselves A. X. PARKER y CO.,
las Main street, Eagle Square.
NB-AN persons indebted to us, will please
call and settle tseir accounts without delay, as
NH NH sM .Lsu 'h'H'' A. K P. L co.
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

dividend NGTICE-RICHMoND, CHAR
~ L0TTE>NILLE AND STANTON TELR-
GRAPH COMPANY Tho Stockholders NJ this
Company are hereby notified that dividend Of
three per cont. FOR the six months ending the
frst Of August last, and two and one-qusrter per
cent for the Fix months ending on the hrst day Of
February last has been avclared, and will be paid
on application 10 J. SrocKIy, Treasurer.
NH div JAMES LYONS.
dividend NOEICE.-The Board of Dreo-
- tors OF the RICHMOND FIRE ASSOCIATION
have declared dividend oil 10 per cent. (Or - per
share out Of the profits Of the bu.ine-s for Tho
six months ending Oh the ist inst. Payable to the
stock bolders on and after the 10Th int.
NH let ROBERT BROOKE. Sec Y.
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m.rS peciaI Notice. - Trustees Sale of

Rs- Special Notice. - Trustees Sale of
H0TSEnOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
PIANOS HORSE, COW, &c, AT AUCTION
Special atten.on is asked to the sale Of the desir-
able FURNITURE. PIANOS, HORSE, COW,
SCHOOL FURNITURE, &C, THIS MORN ING,
commencing at o'clock, at the Union Female In
stttu,e Union Hill, by order of the Trustee. Sale
positive.
g<Sy See auction head.
NH l2-lt THOS. w. hEESEE Auct.
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DISSOLUTIoNa 70

Notice shall continue the Produce COM
MISSION BUSINESS rs heretofore and with
burg, hope to give full satisfaction
SAM l. % HICKS
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ET" Republican,

IMPORTANT TO ADVERTISERS.
The attention of the Merchants and others OF
Richmond IL called to the "LYNCHBURG RE-
PUBLICAN" as valuable advertising Medium,
through which their business can be brought
nromin emily before the public. With Il large and
Steadily increasing circulation in the city and sur
rounding country, we'll a. in al tho counties OF
the Southwest, it offers to advertisers facillty
for communication Wi h those portions Of the State
" hich no other newspaper affords.
TERMs.-Moderdte.
GLASS i FARDWICKE,
NH l2--lm ProprietOrs.
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re- X ed Ash Anthracite Coal-Keceiying
this day, per schr. William John, RED ASH Lu0
aud PREPARED STOVE ANTHRACITE COAL,
of superior quality Those in want Of No.
article will please send in their orders early;
ALBERT BLAIR,
Office 18th street, near Msyos Bridge.
NH Fits
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NEW YORK. March 9.-Cld schr. Grapeshot,
Norfolk Ard schr Magnet, City Point; Julia
Maine, Norfolk. ,,
ALEXANDRIA,, March a.-Ar'd schr. Fleetwood,
Norfolk.
CHARIEsrox, March s.-Ard schr. Moses Van
Name Norfolk,
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PERSONAL.

NOTH1R-TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
~ We understand, from reliable authority. that
it has been asserted by certain Union Shrtekers
and Ab0itionists that the Southern Rights par
ty has bought up 10 further the caGse of seces-
sion in this city, and we take this method OF pro-
nouncing the assertion false, and dare any one 10
say to our faces be bought or sold TO or by
any party fhAsLbl bhO"N'
NH l2-itt WILLIAM JONES.
7 Do HEREBY ADVERTISE MY WIFE,
/ JOHANNA DENLlN, who has left my bed and
board without sufficient reason. She took my
four children with her. ! forewarn all persons
from giving her anything in my name or on my
account as will not be responsible.
PATRICK DEELIN.
Richmond March s. Is6l NH 9--5ts
he BALTIMORE sun and New York Sun copy.
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PASSENGERS ARRIVED PER STEAMSHIP YORK
town, PARISH, Master. from NEW YORK;
Miss Hines. Geo Whitfield. Jno. I. Whitfield,
Tiers, c. B, Wolverton, VIM. Catlow, Jas, Hen
Julia Dalton, Mrs S. W. Sprague, 6 r Armis-
tead l. G. Day, Levi Bissell; Rev Dr. Trying :: J.
er, NJ. Ii. Stein, n Hess, fhos. Smith, and five in
steeraSe. ~ r,L
Also, from N0rfolk-Wm. II. Derry, Geo. Finch,
Jas r Leigh, Miss Sarah Leigh, u. X. Goodrlcn,
w. NJ. Mclean. Jno. Robinson.
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,,IC,,,ln,n FINALE INsIl1lII-..

Ia The secold half of the present session begins
February 18th and ends the last of June.
The commencement Uf y new term presents a
most favorable opportunity for the admission OF
new pupils.
Although our chool is already somew hat fall
er than usual, the extent Of our Arrangements
readily enables us to receive a stiil larger num-
Der.
We have SIXTEEN Teachers, OF ability and ex-
perepce, nearly the same number OF large and
comfortable recitation rooms, and ample grounds
for exercise.
Our BOARDING facilities are also excellent
Our course II extensive aud complete, beginning
with the Lowest English studies Of the Preparsto-
~ course, to which special attention n given, and
including the higher Eng lish, the Languages Au-
sic, aud the Ornamental branches.
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49, RELIGIOUS NOTICE..Thers
D. will be Exercises held in the TRiNiT1 !
chi RICH on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS 18th and 18th instant, commencing at
quarter to O'Clock -
Rev. J c CRANBERRY, Chaplain OF the nlvef-
sitv of Virginia, will preach on both occasions.
NH l2-2t*
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WANTS

uTANTED-A WET NURSH for child i've
w months old--one that will live on tho pre-
mses A colored woman preferred. Inquire al
this nfica mh i2-3tT
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ARRIVED,
Steamship Yorktown, Parrish, y. i =, mdz ana
passengers, Ludlam watson. ~. -
steamer Geo. Peabody, Pritchard, Bait. mdl'
and passengers. D. & w. Currie. =
schr Problem, Tyler, Philadelphia coal, u.
sebr Beverly, Blanche, Halifax, fish, Bacon &
Baskerville. 80 -, ,,. or
Schr Sarah willets, Smith, Philadelphia coal,
Poitaux Bolts 9,
schr. Magnolia, Nicker.on, Boston, mdz' D. d
w. Currie. ,r,,,
Schr. Oneida, Warren, n. Y, ice, B. Wardweii
Co. ~ -.
Schr S. P. Townsend, Hall, Cherrytown, oats
and wheat, Bridgf0rd Co.
SAILED,
Brig Linda, Eschen, Rio Grande, ). A, nour'
Haxail Crenshaw " Co.
Schr. Mary, Turner, down the river light
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THE ZOUAVE PIPE-We have the "Zouave
| Pipes made OF real Briar Root, aud imported
from Prussia direct. Also, very superior smok-
iug Tobacco. prepared expressly for our sales,
and genuine POwhalan and Meerscbanm Pipes.
MEADE & BAKER, Druggists,
NH u ls5 Main ST, corner above l.. o.
GAS FIXTURES.-We have on hand large
" assortment OF Gas Chandeliers, Pendants,
Brackets sc; Kerosine oil Chandeliers, l, >. ), 1
and burners Lamps, &c; in W Inch we offer great
Inducements 10 purchasers.
sTEBBlNS, PULLEN & Co,
NH IL Corner 9TH and Broad sts.
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EDUCATIONAL
MIGHT SCHOOL.

NIGHT cCHOOL.-This SCHOOL will he
~ opened for the Instruction OF young mechAn -
ics at my Rooms on Clay street, near corner Of ID
on MONDAY, the 18th lust.
Eyg TERNs-Moderate. Number NJ pupils lin
tod fnh 7-6tl q, l.. G.. SAITER
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DEAR IN MIND, that TAI. is the last wee, wees
IS uOf' psMIT is selling his stock a. cost so mes
that vri,h 10 save money, should call thls secs
and secure bargains, as bargains VII DC " 70
tainlv given Bear II In mind, ina, WI, = 70
isI yssk that the goods " i'll be sold a. such sac
riaeiug prices Don't delay, but Io0A " '""'
own Interest, aud save money ,.so.4.,
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT hlIb man" -
Hioh Water this day (Tussddy) at 81 o. ctoc"
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DEDfoKD AIM AND IODINE MASS.

This article Is prepared from the water OF the
BEDFORD ALUM AND IODINE SPRINGS, by
careful aud scientific method OF evaporation
whereby all Of the mineral Ingredients and medi
cua properties of the water retail ned Ia IT I'M
impaired. Call and procure pamphlet Of our
Agents, containing certificates OF Prof. SAMUEL
JACKSON, OF the Jefferson Medical College, Phila'
deiphia, and also twenty other Physicians Of emil
hence tesiifying to iJs efficacy in various dis
eases. The MASS and WATER is kept for sale
by Messrs. MEADE Il BAKEK aud E. T. RoBINsoS,
Druggists, Richmond, Va. go,
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-7e +. ECHOLS SONS,
fe Calm Propretors
rW,s WEBB A JOHN G. WADE odeI

i 4 Tor naIe rLUA KN---1 NbH-. = Nv VI TT :.
Lhds. Cuba Muscoyado 10 hhds. Porto REQ %
bbIs "a Coffee. rs bbls: C do, 80 Doe,
Crushed % bbls Powdered and Granul A;ed -
bbls Cut Loaf; 10 boxes Loaf 80 binds Isoa
Musc0yado Molasses 40 6bi-, sugar h9a'o
syrup CUFFEE-l5o bags LsgnAyTa1 " pAs
%ari..jbo so pockets Java IL bags Pepper ,
baa, Pimento, and / bbl Nutmegs ~ uereei
Rice 81 bills Medium M4ckerel; LOO DDS siAA''
H. URRRINCiS-s5o bbls Gross 1876 bbts Ca' -
Es,tIas. starch Teas; Soap, &c $50 busbe. ;
clover seed i55 bags Black Peas Is0 Side, 19 -,
Leather. Also, Harness, Upper Leather anu -
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Hes Motto eve solicit the attention OF
the Trade to our sale, at auction, OF our GUOhS
at one of the Stores under the SpotswOod Hotel.
on WEDNESDAY, 18th inst. 1t vii commence
promptly at IL O'Clock and the Goods can be eX-
amined during the morning. before the sale COM
mences. CkENSHA" "bpilh-' w.
nh 12-et BY CRBNsHAw u Co, Agents.
he Dunlop, Moncure Co. ask the atten-
ton of dealers to their Auction safe OF SUGAite,
COFFEE. MOLASSES, &C, At their Auction store,
commencing at IL o clock THIS NpkNlNG-
ElT sale without regard 10 weather.
III l2-lt
Special Notice.-The attention OF
Farmers Teamsters and the public. Is requested
to the SAT of 80 large young MULES, THIS DAY,
at 10 O clock, on Council Chamber Hill. see dd-
NH Pit 4. B. COOK, Auct.
NE New and Desirable
At extremely
L o w PRIC ES,
At J. MILLHIsER BROS,
NH ll-3t 1873 Broad street.
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vENTLEME EMS BROAD TRIAD

I SHOES, Of tho osst qualify also. sexssiia.
~ styiss nat Broad Treads; sm aow seIlihs
ma sxtrytne low price OF from - 10 81 aosrI
Ser,ofsrs less Ihan vi aad - - Asia street, sisa
OF the Big Boot, py wu w,ysu
s,hf
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MANIPULATED GUANO.

7
PANY are now prepared to furnish the farmers
nd planters Of .,,o,,-
with the above FERTILIZER for their Spring
crops. Its application to the Wheat crop, seeded
during the last Fall, so far as developed up TO this
time, has been emineutly successful, and it j.
deemed to be equally well adapted 10 improve
those OF Tobacco, oats and Corn.
The stock now on hand is moderate, bat the sup
plv will at all times be adequate to the demand !;
and during the present uusettl ed condition Of al
fairs, 1t is thought Advisable to solicit those who
propose To purchase to eIEuify their intention OF
doing so at an early day, to enable the Company
to make timely preparation TO execute all orders
. - ,.--.t. --.r...
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a. HOUSE FOR REST.-That large aud
H:: Convenient FAMILY RESIDENCE, situated
tanning II rooms with kitchen containing four
rooms stable, carriage house, &c; and there is a
large GARDEN, embracing nearly an acre Of land,
which has heen ploughed up, aud early vegeta-
bles planted. Possession can be had the lst OF
April. 1t is admirably adapted to the genteel ac-
esta blishment For terms, &c, apply TO
no. 3. LYME,
Agent for Renting out Houses, &C.,
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5,FLDr> MifLER, eorusr l1lh aad Ia'y


" Goods Of every description Bleaehea 49,
Brown pomeslics, all widths Ptaid 90,
striped OEnaburgs. new styles Ealene!As' fi Tvs
Fancy q Gods in great variety, Hosiery anu r.
Hoop Skirts, from 10 50 hoops CoIsevs a NA
dies Only IS cents pair aad Il variety o. Vtss'
Goods 10 be closed at less than prime cost 70 F''
pare for d change Ia business. - .,,t,
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DiSsoLUTION or CO-PAaTNIK sHIp.
nl,soLUri0N or Cn.pARIlInSu,p

= Tue MN OF FHILIPS COLEMAN = lbs dav
dissolved by mntuaI consent, by the withdrawal
OF J. W. COL EhAN. Either partner will use the
name Of the firm in liquidation only
Richmond, March Isl, 1881.
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Nj sTkAps, sc .-oa consignment apd Ter Ne TI
,,ss.ss slagle and double Comforts Cottage ANA
Isnny Lind Bedsteads; Cabinets, sVIasi Wash
snh Al ALIEN. MOTT
CWEEr HAVANA OkAN9 ~. = Keeeivins
- per steamer, this day, s,eeo sweet hav.nA vi
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BOARDING.

DARBEKS' AND TAILORS' SHEARS
ID HeiniscA's 1ailors' and BARRIERS shears, Ter
sale by VANLEW, TAYLOR & Co,
NH II ~ Main street.
NILES, F!LES.-Butchers' Mll-saw, Taper.
L Cabinet and smiths Files also, Horse aud
NH II VAN-LEw TAYLOR & co.
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I e. : Z o. q. Z
RY, Chaplin TO the University OF Nir-
ginia vii preach in TRINITY M. + CHURCH,
cor. Breed and 2nth SITS. on TUESDAY and WE'D
NESDAY EVENINGS next, commencing at quar-
ter to o clock. NH lit"
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D 7 = d
OBITUARY.

Died on the 30th ult. at the residence of his
mother, Mrs Sarah Gibson. III Sebastian county.
JouN T. Nlcxs. the only son of the late Gen. JONI
Nicks.
The deceased was educated at East Hampton.
MAssachus It's. Alter completing his course Of
stu lice ut that institution he returned to Arkan-
sss several years sso. where he resi- lei ~ To the
time Of his death. He poss ssej fine native in
teiIect and in disposition aud trinierlulens was
manly. anlabie, gentle and kinl. He CRAFTY
beloved by his relations aud friends, wac
feel most keeily. the loss vi enI,areJ
to them the s;r,ny ties OF Dl,ui frien isni.,
but to his est.m dc inotler, AL his gentle aud
a.ni,Ulc sister. the loss is irr.plrA ,le. Waen
of u ivanc.i y .ars, ar,uni siIA 10 vs. Of
nLtu.na n,vs been loas setting. drops Into the
tonl,. We may, decd. nIoIra ou. when youth
and .ary .nhoo L. ar ,lni winch cluster the io,d-
est noi"s of humanity, Is sud -niy stricSen down
by the tell destroyer. W. SORROW t.,e nrc because
Ui the hi,i wrought hopes aui ex ,pec;a1ions DO
ei to uus.,t anu dis appointment. Ne envy not
tn coi philosophy of s-oic. vino cuntenl. ..Ia;cs
with cAiinncss .iiL utt,r i rence tile suf-rns
of ouf rAc'. uut We apPr,ciASe most highiy thost
outlourings of nature wh,ca nil the eyes with
t.rs Il grIef for those whom in LIE loved anJ.
whom Al death ahke d,iored.
In .he Parallel vi the ~ inst. observed a
beautiful uioute 10 ,he memory of sh- d.ccused -.
The dei.cs.e penc.lngs Vt tns ARTIST exiIluIt. We
are pleased to sty. Just aai tru. iof,ra.t ot the
iaihented u. Ceased. Truly may SAID. AZ
tesh Is Us yrass. ani ali TIE glory Of the pD
er Q, yTass. ..
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ernor of The Territory has appointed four
G. commissioners to the peace conference .;
Washington. 1t is thought that Gov.
Robinson viii also appoint commissioners.
WAsHIsorox. Feb. IA.
JOINT SESSION.
Tie Senate entered the House Of Repre-
sen,atives. The tellers and other "tfi ,'ials
took their stations. AMI after short address
by the Vice Pre.idsnt. he opensd the differ
ent Certificates. which were res |. The rsad-
ing OF the vote of South Carolina. cau>esl
gnod humorel excitement. The rea'iing OF
all the ELECTORAL votes having bean COIN
pletel. the tellers reported the result
Wheseupon the Vice President. rising. sail
-Abraham Lin oln OF Illinois. having ie-
ceivei majority of tn, wh.l: number 4
votes is duly electcl President OF the Unit
e States. for the four years commencing
ON the 4th OF March. 1861. AMI that Han
nibal Hamlin Of Maine. having received d
majority Of the whole number Of electoral
vo:es. is duly elected Vice President Of ths
United States for the same time.
New ORLEANS. Feb. IA.
The Convention adjourned yesterday. un
til the 4th of March, to await the action y
the Southern Congress.
New YoRx. Feb. Is.
Three boxes OF unitiOn-one con
tanning 2nO0 boxes percussion caps. ant
the Others 5000 cartridges with balls AT
tachei. designed for Minnie ,iaes. wer'
seizei by the police on board the Sleame
Huntsville. desiyns.l for Savann,h.
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The School---No. z.

MIR. EDiroR: Perhaps the reading worl
hnds too much stimulating matter for it,
taste In the " sensation .ie>patches +" an,
gloomy prospects of political affairs at III.
present day. to give any heed to sober. siu.
cational top,cs: but tn ,s. who have SON,
aud daughters to elu,ate. an win ose heart.
follow their children daily with thoussn i
wishes for their mental ani moral aivance-
nlent. can afford us few minutes at,en-
tion.
We wish to elnciiate the !" object of ell
ucation." of course Mental education i.
all that we mean. Our prominent object i.
to teach our pupils to think. to investigate
for themselves. A mind thus trained
that is. one which. by discipline. has ac-
qnir$l the power of continued AMI eOn;en.
frafed thought. already possesses the first
sccond AMI third parts Of an edncation. NJ
matter how this end is secursl-whether by
the farmer. investigating AMI pryinx into
agricultural science. as he bend. over thu
plough by the inventor for months an.
years absorbed night snd day in per.ectin.
his mechanical combinations, or BY the stu.
dent delving into Tscitus or the Principia-
whoever has attained this enl-:hs pows,
OF fixed. deep. investigating. developing
anil metholizins thought Is in the very
best AMI truest sense, an eds ,atsi man.
1t is true that knowiedg.. vArioas anil
ample Is very desirable. But. then any
amount Of knowledge without msn;a
training is not education any more tha,
iron. water AMI fuel. without regar, to tlei
form anil applications. are steam engine
And. besides. scsea tie mind is edu,used. kA
requirement IF knowledge is easy. for thi
thinking ami metho iizing power 80 pre-
pares and puts ii into shape that the intel
lect co'nprehends, the memory retains. An
reflection appropriates anL Incorporates i
as component part Of the thns.augmen,e
mental power.
Then the teacher AMI pupils fix steelily
ON this Thought. nsnsd traisi.g. rather
than aeqaired knowledge. IL education. L
will give shape 20 your daily plans. aa;l
your appointment Of stu.lies. Ii will Civ,
due prominence to what. for lax of q bet
ter term. will call the :. thinking brau
clses '-thosc solid anil abstru.e stu.l;.
which require 6x.d. earnest and pari.n
thought and is will be certain to cause
you to succeel in the best possible result.
where Others, with oeh,sr ri n., or. A., An
sorry to say. Of some teachers with nj ann
st all. must n,;essariiy fAii. L.