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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01
where the Bulk Of the War Com
tracts Are--Sew England Army
Manu- aCturc:s.

A correspondent Of the Boston Com.
mtrcial Butiet,R, furnishes some inter.
estIns particulars concerning the man,
tacturo Of army supplies in Massachusetts
and Connecticut. At Hartford, Colonel
Colt rnploys 1900 men in the cons,ruc
ton or arms. at wages averaging s. per
day, while there are several hundred mare
at work upon the buildings, which are now
being duplicated, and o,he. manufactures
which would bring the monthly pay roll
probably to more than $50, 900. The
Shapes kitle Company work day aud
night, and pay GU: so 900 per month
The sadalery establishment Of Smith,
Bourne Il Co, employs 500 hands, at a
monthly cost Of $4,000. Woodruff 4
Beach. engine builders, Lave $50 men Mt
work, whose monthly pay amounts to 81,
600 or 81 900. Jewel! 4 Sons, belt max
ford Manufacturing Company also employ
numerous worhmen. The above and other
establishments in Hartford probably dis.
bnrse $4,000 monthly. At ChicoIee.
the Dwight Manufacturing Company, the
Ames Company, Emerson Gaylord, the
Chicopee Manufacturing Company, the
Arms Company and other smaller con-
Germs, pay an aggregate Of SOS, coo mouth.
j. to their artisans. At Springfield, the
National Armory and private work shoHs
d!sburse from $4,000 10 100000 per
month for labor.
While war pays sach profits as these to
New Eng land, i. will BE- n long time before
she will consent to peace upon any terms.
There never was al administration op.
posed to the democracy, when New Eug-
land did not thrive a. the expense Of the
rest Of the country. The West pays a
much larger proportion of the federal
taxes than the East, but the East reaps
all the profits of the government expen,
liture.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

NErcHBoRLy The Emperor of the
French has sent the British Government
1000 pairs OF snow boots for the use of
tie troops which are now crossing the
Atlantic on their way to Canada, than
which (says Liverpool paper) nothing
could Sc more considerats or friendly"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

Prince Napoleon is the Only distin-
guishel man in Europe who has publicly
and warmly esroused the cause of toe
United States. lie is next heir to the
throne Of France after the prince imperial,
and if our people ever have an opportuni-
ty to do him good turn, they will no, be
likely to forget 1T.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

Capt. ". G. Shes.in, Of Sherwin's Bat
terry, has brough, cult against The propri-
etors of the Cincinnati Commercial, to
recover $685. damages sustained in
character and purse by the alleged assaults
of the above paper.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

The corresponding Secretary, Mr. Wal.
lace, states that he has reliable statistics
in hi. office, showing that Iowa has pro-
duced tho last season seventy.six aud a
half per cent, of ali the syrnps the inhab-
itants Of the State will require the pres
ent year. There are sections of Illinois
that have done equally as well. Whole
counties are bringing in syrup, having
produced all they need. Yet, as a State,
Iowa has beaten al. her sister States in the
immense and successful production Of
Sorghum syrup. Next year she will have
. large surplus for export - Chicago Jour.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01
- . . 80

The INTERNATIONAL VELEGRAPH.-Mr.
Donoghue Collins, now at Washington,
says that the inter continental telegraph,
by the way of Behring's Straits, is rapid.
ly progressing. Twenty FIVE hundred miles.
Of the line east from St. Petersburg. will
be completed next Spring, and fifteen
hundred more III the course Of the year
In the sprog there will also be begin
ming westward from the mouth of the
Amoor River.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

BnEcKlNRIpGE.--lhe reliable GENTLE
man. is around again, having lust arrived
at Louisville, Jan. 18th. He says he saw
John C. Brechinridge at Bowling Green
on Friday last
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

ANOTHER ENGLISH STONE FrEEr.--The
following passage occurs in SCOTS Life of
Napoleon, chapter 10. volume 2. L, will
be seen that the stone feet is not an orig.
inal idea: The repeated success Of Eng.
land, resembling almost tina. Of the hunts
man over bis game, had so much dimin.
ished the French Navy and rendered so
cautious such seamen as France had re-
naming, that the former country Eng
iand) unable to get opportunities Of assail-
ing the French vessels, was induced to
have recourse to strange. and, as it proved,
Intellectual means Of carrying on hostil-
ties. Such was the attempt at destroying
the harbor of Bouogne by sinking in the
roads ships loaded with stones
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

Beg Doors FOR SALE.--A large lot Of
first rate PANEL DooEs for sale cheap
Enquire Of JoHN HAGY, a: the Hagy
Unusen
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

w ton OF land in the several Land Districts in
Western Iowa ami Nebraska buy and sell Land
warrants. or locate them On commission for ne n.
residents, tHcY Nil an money At Western rates e
i4Hre~s, tuy and selj real - ate. and ray taxes
C5iiect. maze ami MONEY promptly .0rwa rded.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01

Paul Mo7phey, the chess player, is on
the eve of joining the rebel army He
was at the latest date, in Richmond, prac.
ticin9 law.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01
gATsEs E.gTCsEsNs,
S5EnEuAWg TAU0R
one aoor sontt ef .tpf'ston's prug Store,


PEARL 81. SIOUX CITY.
u. II, respectfully calls The attention ef tho
Va citizens Of SieuN city, Nebraska and Dakota
Territories, 10 his .stat lshmeit. The most fash
ion"b'e AID Institutions persons suited in every le
sprct. Clothes REPAIRED aud CLEANED in A
superior niahner. tHiLnRENS' GARMENTS
madc up In the most approved styles
Particular attention paid TO tho making up Of
tura, Indian dressed Otter and Beaver Fuis con-
s'"rtly kept on hand.
ScOtt'a Fashion Plates
Received regularly. Mr.. IL hopes by unremittirr
attention to business, fidelity and promptness in
the execution of orders, To merit continuance Of
tho public patronage.
Aug. II. ts9i. NEs.HCTCuIHS
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-01
$50 EACH.
Garden seeds by Mail.

oFFICE-l2o LAKE 81 up stairs CHICA6
Ntu.Jly
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF NEW-YORK. .AYRIL le'
Cleared.

John G. Dale; Ajax (Br,, Huser London, John q. Dale
Bavaria Weir, Hsm6urg Kdnh.rdt Il Co.
ships-Henretts, Trecartin Phladelphis, Brett Son
Co Monarch Of the Seas Spence. Liverpool Lawrence,
Gales Co.. MOntmoreacy, Mcclellan, New River B. Dun
bar & Co.
B.rks-Queen of the Flee. (Brl. Londonderry Edmisten
Bro. Christina tBr). Tobn, Cuscos Miller Hougnton
Brix-South Boston (Br) Lane Goree, r. Z. Buck Co.
schooners-G l.. Lowell, Boston, Ii. s. Racket Lane
Br Hasey Sc Jsgo Cuba, Brett Son CO. kahy, I.aey
Boston Thompson & Hunter; Phebe EixAbeth Smith Well
ieet Mass. masters Jane Campbell tBr). Hnns, Havana
Edwards, l.. Ferse Evans David York tBr), Hill, St
John, N. b., ID. X. Dewolf
| SIooD-Aurors Williams. Norwich, ii. s. Rsckstt
stsamer-yulcaa, Morrison Phisdepbis, Loper Kirk.
patrick.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19

Asylum for Sesmens chfdreu On Staten Island . 10
6xty.ffth street,. 81
House and School Of Industry In We gxtssnh strset So
Marine Society at this Fort 500
Five Points House Of Industry. go
Deceased also bequeshed $1,000 to be used In csnoslng
Sou Church corner OF Fourth and Twentieth street.
condition of similar sum being raised within three
pose In case hs money b raised within that period tho
ofthe beque form part Of the rssidsszy ss&
Deceased also bequesthsd 70 Dr Below Ss GS
Of dsceased, and Charles r. Butler.
The following other wills have been admitted 70 probste:
j. NJ. Livineston J. w. Gregory Isaiah Deck }: Henry
Bruins Richard Compton, MARY Hatfield Nathan ottsssr
Peter T. Woodbury. Jonathan Hu Joseph Addison Msselsy
j. Danforth.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

the House passed the bill making iurthor appro.
priaion, for certain evil expenditures, including
half "a million of dollars ior completing the Yves,
wing Of the Treasury Department.
The House then cousidered seyeral private bills
among them. one reported by Mr.. Ward.
Mr.. ALDRlCH (kep., Mimi reported I'LL IFo-
vding for the examination Of claims ior Indian
deptedations in NewMexico.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole
on the Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. WHITE lRep., Ind.D hailed this measure as
especially fitting ar the presen time but he had oJ
iectlOns 10 the details OF The bill.
Mr.. SHEFFIELD (Fus., Il. H. opposed The bill.
The Committee rose, and the further consideration
Of the subject was postponed till Monday week.
Several private bills we're passed Adjourned til
Monday.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
THE sURRENDEK OF QUE NAVY.
YsHDS.
The scnatc Investigating Committee Re-
port.
wAsmseroN. Friday, April IS, 1862.

WAsnnsroN. Fridsy April Is. 1861
Tie Select Committee Of the Senate through Mr.
Hale, made their report under the resolution adopted
in July last, instruc,ng them TO inquire into The cir
clmsiances attending tie surrender OF tie Navy
Yard at Pensacola, and the destruction Of the prop
erty Of The United States at Norfolk Navy-Yard,
and the armory at Harpers Ferry, and the abandon
ment OF the same by the onion forces, and alfo
whether there was default the part Of our oicer.
Th. Committee relate at length the iacis az to the
amount Of property at the Norfolk NayyYard,
valued at 5000, ,0O0-the vessels worth nearly g.
900, OOO There were ntho yard at least 1900 heavy
guns, Of which 800 were of the Dahlgren pattern.
The Administration of Mr. Buchanan must have
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19

TIN D'EPmEum ZoUAyEs.-Our readers are well
aware how useless this organization was, as a regi-
men, TO the National cause, and how diforderly il
had become under it's inefficient officers. After its
d.sbandment, according to The Richmond Examiner
Three French oiccis, named Capt Alfred Cipnsy Lieut..
Victor Fquorn. End LieuJ Ninrcs DC lie mhnt CLas
daisue eHs-s presented themselves to Of cur
cket- tho heXanls ogd aud requested be- conduco
headquarters OF ths Commanding General the Army
Of tne Potomac. The sposesnan, Lieut. Nlquchu the only
who could sneak Engih inellihy Of the THREE made
the desire Of the to enter the Southern army
their scer weo accepted. aud their wish whether no.
surrender thcnssvos They elegantly line
hones bad good swords aud pistols snd IN all respects con-
duciod themselves g-nlouen They cgrrd b. Fcd
eck.bug sud thence on Tuesday night bfoush this
city end delivered TO the Provost Marshal until the decision
tho Secretary Of War la their case be- made known On.
Of the sooye officers s cousin 10 Count MERCER the French
Minister " WssLjns,on.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
sIovements Of I 0cess J, 1 y Steamers.
Passengers Arrived

IN seamshp Aiei from AspianaA-H. O. Bell snd ehli
A. @. Watson, u S. N, j. NJ Heron Chss j. Lord and
ter Rev Dr Csrnecho and q. NJ Gonzales Z. b. Jones
Rev d. Mcdonald A. p Fletcher and wife. q. =. Dinmoe
NJ Folsom, J. seppsrd aud family Benz Haynes s. W..
Eosens,ok f. Hecht Oh. Whesteish II. Colgate. Jss
Wolfe NJ a Longino.d end family, A. pT5s. n Jsylsy'
Jewet. and child, J. Eppinser s. G. Bruce, O. W. Clapp,
Capt r. Richie U. s. NJ A: Ns,haDs w D. Douglass Cbas
Smith, & Arboedo, J: j. Andrews, r. ii. Hosdley, J. De
Martin NJ Savsge C. Wood and 80 passengers in seerage
bark HeLheinina, from. PoyiauP P,ineeMr. Jseqaet
Jules aud wife Mics Heppoe.s Jules Victor Duhsine wife
and child.
Ia Erig -dIdnfi, from Edssau-N. j. Davenport, D. A.
Strong H. Lsmpe, Chaban W. g. Danvers, Miss r. Adams
Mrs. II. p. Davenport.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19

FAITH; TRKATgD N sERIEs OF DIsCOURsgs. BY JANIS
w. ALEXANDER, ID. ID. limo. pp "a Charles ScribAer
Although the lamented decease Of the author de-
prved these diseourses of the advantage Of his last
corrections they bear The unmstakable stamp Of his
mind and character in their elearness and energy of
statement, their originality of conception, their copi
ousness and beauty of illustration and their tone Of
profound and earnest conviction. Dealing with the
deepest mysteries Of the Christian revelation which
they set forth with incorporating earnestness they
dwell ess points Of controversial discussion, than
on the persuasive and practical aspects OF faith. The
personal acquaintances Of the authorw regard them
as valuable memorial Of his fidelity and ZEAL while
the general reader will be attracted by their vigorous
and polished elcquence.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
A DISCOURSE ON THE LIE

DISCOURSE on THE LIFE, CHARACTER, AND
ppVhOf Of COUNT CAyOUR. by VINcEHIo BOTTA,
IN d. svo., PIP log. @. 2. Putnam
Professor BO'ta has here presented an acute and
discriminating analysis Of the political relations Of
Count Cayour, and an eloquent delneotion of lis
personal character. 1t will be read with iaterest
and profit by all who desire to gain comprehensive
view Of the career Of the eminent Italian sts,esror
and VIII possess permanent value as an autbep,ic
contribution to recent contemporary history. Tho
author has treated the leading points of bis ,n,;o.
10 siDguaIy felictous manner; his reflections ave
always appropriate, and often profound; ard hi.
style, for the most part is an admirable specimen Of
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
sion TO the work.

THE CHURCH IN THE ARIIY; Or. Tng TouR CrSrr.
by Rev VIZ. a. ScoTT ID. d. IImo PIP. 4i3.
Carleton.
The example Of the centurions mentioned in the
New Testament is here made the subject Of copious
commentary and illustrated by reference to the lives
of religious men in the military profession Of modern
times. Although devoted to the character and his
tory of famous soldiers, the volume makes no allu-
ths present struggle and appears to have been
prepared for publication before the of
the war which now convulses the country. The su-
thor aims to show the compatibility of the profession
of arms with Christian principle, and fOrttes bis po-
stion by an effective use of historical facts in
of the world He was an intimate personal friend Of
General jackson, and has enlivened his pages with
some interesting "reminiscences Of the great military
chieftaiD.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
Advertisement.
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK

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General Agents for "NewYoTA Wlrc.Railins Go"
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19

FOR THE BLOcKADIEG SQUADRos-The United
States dispatch steamer Massachusetts will sail from
the Navy Yard, Brooklyn, about tie 9th inst,
taking stores and the mails to the several ockating
squadrons. Ths steamer is to sail in conjunction
with and perform the same service ss the Connecti
cut and the Rhode Island.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
CITY ITEMS.
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

WALLACE, THEArgR-No 844 broadway, Road TO huin."
yIyrER GARpEy-Brosdway, Camille"
LARA KEEsE's THxIrRR-Broadway, The Mccarthy, or
Peep o. Day" - r,.r
RARNrx,s AMERICAN MusEUM-Broadway. Com Mutt, Liv-
ips Hippopotamus, Whale, kc., day and night; The
Ore and tie Dwarf" and "a Lesson for Lovers alter
noon and evening . c-..k .....
yAH AMBuRsu 4 Co.'S MsyAsERIz-seventesns street
near Sixth svenue-Wid Beests Performing Eephan's'
The Lion Tanners, &c, three times day. =,
caracs;s HEART on TBE Asogs-Goupls, No. 77Z broad
Horn CuApRr-Brosdwsy, Capt williams "Whsiins
Voysgep afternoon and evening =, -, L.
NArroyAI ACADEMY OF DKsGs-No bIa bfoaa"S' oey
and evening
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
VNW PUBLICATIONS.:

DICTIONARY aerwooD or NJ A; Vol l. lA;-D1 o m 9aI
s,s,ss s.sSs.s,ssss .ss Additions by GscSoE =
sh''1" .-,.,o,,s Of literary research have gwen
re" 20 fsneilnl speculatons and farietched
nvno,heses rs the snbject OF T"S'''a 49,. ,;no
I,prs IL no work Of standard authority III ,''
r',udv which can be recommended as oooA VI
sssrsncs and the portion devoted to II III 'nc pri-
-, dictionaries Of the English language is vague
.,r.,6c;al. often wildly theoretical and always un-
f.,orv Horne Tooke was the tirst 10 give
s,.on, ;mnulse 10 chronological discussion; but the
main priuciple Of his system is unenable his prle
liant and ingenious disqustions will not bear the gn'
of modern linguistic progress; ana IN the OPINION oi
the author of the present work. IT Is hardly too mueh
N .av that his famous " Diversions of Purley does
not contain single sound etymology. In the pres
ant state of the science, Mr.. Wedgewood maintains
that philosophical explanation has not yet supeseoep
asbit, ary theory and that genuine progress can
be gained until we discover principle adequate 70
give rise 10 tte use OF language in beng WIN
mental constitution. One such principle If gehei"n'
admitted in the process by which word Is naue 70
initiate or represent sound characteristic OF tno oo
iect il il intenced to desicnate. but thouSh 'u0
or;o;n of certain words in direct imitation OF eOuhu'
ia recoonized II has been considered ss an excep-
t;onsl case and there is constant tendency TO regard
snch words as ilegitilnate pre'enders. we are APT
70 look upon words like bang, crack, PHTT, @htS1'
ham, bump, which clearly represent different Kinds
Of sound as merely Ingenious makeshfs, not entitled
10 be classed with the elements OF universal speech
But according to Mr.. Wcdgewood, this is prejudice
resting on no solid foundation. There is no reason
for supposng them less ancient than the most time
worn particle which cannot, in the slightest degree.
be traced to a sensible image. The principle OF
imitation has a wider range than is usually supposed
In this work, an attempt is made to trace the opera
ton Of the principle through certain classes OF words
and TO show that it is adequate 10 the expression OF
ideas the most opposed TO all apparent connection
with sound of any kind. The author has evidently
brought the fruits of extensive philoloSical research
and great ingenuity, to the illustration of bis views
and ON the high authority of his American editor, 1t
may be said that few previous writers have suggested
no many etymoIoges which are both probable and
new to the English lexcogrsphy of the first four let
ters of the alphabet. Mr.. Marsh himrelf has added
numerous valuable notes. treating for the most part
of the historical derivation of the words under con-
alteration without dealing in conjectural deductions.
The amateur of pathological nieeties will find a rich
fund Of entertainment in the volume, while it must
be regarded as largely contributing TO the resources
of scientific criticism.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
LAW INTELLIGENCE.


sUiROGATE'S COURT-APRiL I3--Before Surrogate
WEST.
WILL or a NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REQUESTS.
Tie will of Robert Clarkson Goodhue, a very
wealth, esidcn. o this city admitted probate The
Ssceard !oasos ~ addition 20 large deyises and beques TO
us relatives the follow Ing for tAe benefit Of the chat
able Institutions nitncd
Association or Improving Condition of the OC0
New-i OH Hospital anu dale Asyuu..... 5000
New oik City 1900
CHdfrn's Aid 1000
NowYofk Lilosaying Benevolent As.oeiaton..... l0OO
A.iocttion for the Employ neut aud Reefof the Poor
soul.' Church In the CIV of ofNewYork.......... 1000
Deaf and Dumb Asylam OF the City of New lok. LOO
Iu,ttnon for the blind n the City Of Newly 1000
Orphan Asylum ut 1000
SCHOOL Of Design for Women in the Cooper Institute 500
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
Disasters, &c.

81. THOMAS sih'oo =. poas
m, hi .,,.nd Can't Brown, Of Passport, boon' W !,
nj ~ - ihar Ic has been condemned aud wa, so
aaecn today hull and 1s'i.. rss. Siiss RoS Is sSs
Ine e's ssv ny,s Marxetet, Of ST. Johns, ~ B Inc
Of n. bark drowier hs; been discharged and abe
paired
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
SUPREME COURT-CIRcurr.-APRn ls.-Bsfors Justice
HoYT.
ACTION ON NOTES.
Beatty et nj. art. Chaufu ct al.

Beatty ct q. sgt Chaplin ct a. >,,,o
This was an action on two joint notes for VI ,l0O,
given Beatty Mitchell. PLAINTIFF firm. by Chspfn
Palmer decndants fr Defendant Chspn put In separate
setting the defense Of accord and sacon 70
himself under the statutory provision which allows comPo-
rses with copsrpe and joint debtors" and he produced on
tho trial written release to him from all "socounts
Tao defendant allowed to show alusd that the werd
fendsnt Chaplin.
Wan c. Noyss and VIM M. Allen for plaintiff; Chsrles p
Shaw and J. D. Sherwood for defendants.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19

ANOTHER WARM DAY.-Yesterday was warmer
than tho day previous the thermometer at l O'Clock
p. M standing at 740 in the shade. Such saiuof'0us
weather in mid April is not within the memory Oh
that renowned individual "ye eldest inhaeitant.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19

R.pros UIIL's BEsErIr.-Att the Winter Garden,
tonight, Mr.. C. Barton Hill has his mrs. oenon''
when Miss Heron will once more play Camille
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
Advertisement
GRANp FAMIN HOLIDAY TINS DAY AT BAR.

MINIS MusEuSrwo splendid performsnccs aud superb
plays at each The Gisnt and tie Dwarf each and with
Tie other cuioses be at oil hours Day aud Eyen.
Ing
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. NAVAL AcAD
ENVY. BY EDWARD CHAUSCKY MARSHALL, A N
limo. pp. l56. ID. Van Nostrand.

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL AcAD
i2mo. PIP. l56. ID. Van Nostrand.
The krst snesestion of Naval School for the
United States was made by Alexander Hamilton,
while Iuspector General of the army, toward the
chose of the last century. No practical result, how
ever grew out of his Recommendation; and II was
not until the year lSl4 that the organization oi a
separate Naval Academy was urged upon Congress
by Mr. Madison then President of the United States
Ii was subsequently advocated by Mr Smith Thomp-
son, Secretary of the Navy under President Monroe,
and by Mr.. Southard, who held tho same office
ander the administration OF John Quincy Adams, but
without success. In l84l the subject wac revived
by Mr.. Secretary Upshur but it was reserved finally
for Mr.. George Bancroft to devise In 1915 scheme
for the organization of the desired institution. He
had discovered that the Secretary of the Navy was
authorized to establish such q school without
special enactment and in the Summer Of that year,
he completed the arrangements for carrying the plan
into effect. No special appropriation was made for
the purpose; only such funds were used as were al
ready provided for the salaries Of the professors
ployed in the navy; the school was organized and
set in motion by Mr. Bancroft during the recess Of
Congress- and at the next session, he presented it TO
Congress as an accomplished fact The little volume
before US gives succinct account of its progress
from that time TO the present, embodying variety
Of interesting incidents in agreeable narrative.
Upon the breaking out of the existing rebellion, the
prompt measures of Captain George S. Blake, the
distinguished superintendent of the School, With the
assistance of loyal acting midshipmen, rescued the
Government property and the frgats Constitution
frorn desecration and ulunder Without his fidelity
and decision, the Academy would probably have
been destroyed or have fallen into the hands Of the
enemy A series of biographical sketches of the
officers of the Academy forms an appropriate coneu-
sion TO the work
New-York daily tribune., 1862-04-19
IAdyerllsenlenll
InING MN an

YOUNG MEN ABOUT TO ENGAGE ~ III SiNESs,
aud ous 10 select pursuit in which they can best sue
cecd aou.d Pbreuoio gica Examination al Fowler
a WELLS, No J0G Broadway.