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lii’ WILLIAM S. JONES.
OIjjWNICLE & SENTINEL.
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f ,ANfi SEMINARY,
cTOWS, OA.
. :• • r <n, for 18&4. will
. iy Iti JANUARY. All the
-< * t»iKhtby a Board of eflß
y . er» ,f good scho'.nr&hip—
* !.-,■ ■ than tseaty pupils. The
! j hid Ts. t!*»n ri the Literary Do*
f. ’ Mu . , per annum. Vor a
' J. M. WOOD, Principal.
gKALS KuiINAHT.
, f * .f\', ;n ' U«ioß Will be rwurued on
I ' . , < ; rua">.i w a4. under the.euper
1 /' \ m .rsdtu. Hacon and Misa Cor
v , 7 wi! t> i®*de*>T those connected
' . w , or , c <*cfi DSPiI a thorough
. '*.<•-
,< *,,, course o! ttu y ban
u* in oil#»hii to the
!r H....* >f Mato<:roaties. the Mental
. , , i r-; rtU! *' - . i/i«* wil 1 receive the
' , .:rnrus:. v»*«aU attention,
, / ; whine. /• >m the <y>mjjreJw *•
/ . if—rrms tne ervenenca of its
;/ ,M r> * juMirettred lo<‘Mlon ttkf
r * »• rv.a&it JftfucatlUJ*
. . draM K. T. ASBUBV.
*' ' ' * reoflehi^ia.
William, u iUtt.
„ ; -\ . AND It UTAH. OBIKJIiIST.
’ ArOCSTA, J,.,
Ia * fiiv t' f <* , ft ver# a srtre and complete
- \ ' . sp, >iCi:.KH.PAIirB.OIL9,OLAiS«. 1
/ i ,x ;| uyd einm. ar«i fasuv 1
'" * * j.. } ;!4 , id, -tea in wrson, with the
i i u.ooi w/i and Manuf.icto
r : w ‘i •U. ior uaanty and cheapness 1
M • v mil rcsoecsruHv invite the at*
t(1 , , . ,• . •.r | pj,i»itcrM ana Phvwlcians te his
* ..-a* i with Me utmost neatness
PLOWS! PLOWS!
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y V..; tli< AUKIOULTiI-
J. A . f / -i',.,, M ut-j. »*!t, Nft'jliville, Ten.n.
•t t! no» the l*Un‘ers an I Mer-
r *y 1 •«. .. very large st rkof PUiWi*,cou
. ..y it 1 , ih ■ ui’.ai approved kinds noer m
■■■r.r. to be brought here fr.tm
t . . c .... 1)1 « msy he fou.xl ill kinds cf
.i JV, .lit.* Wlll.Kl BMtUOWtS KhU
: .i\ atoVi:- and IIAUROWS. Those ;
, ; . p , » , n or*!, f them from me, or from moil
s , <■! . r t». nufactUM*. and at the. same .
, T tr »H iK U. ADhlfiS, President
A r. ,i M , .ufa« ur Jot Co., Lower Marki t St., J
Nashvilh*, Teitn. J
* LiiLL6TONK MANUFACTORY,
VJJAI) AND CUMMING-STKEKTS,
A UOUBTi . HA.
*pM ' ■* - ftmt.rt takfM trwi occasion to Inform
| , r 4 ,f,i . : j iiid tne t-ijojio generally, tl»at
L .1 ■ i 1 (!;*_• u ;ove bnsiueM under the most fa
, . * - Ad tni »e» Tici s tit an ex
,,, : , .i viiA <t tk ii..<aiu). and flatters him
ißii . - , ,v. ,«* w.lUo ip wo wua *av other tuanufac
tnr / i>* .i t. He aiso wen to apprise the
,i , i,i , ih.-*{ nil oMor# witii which he may
b . . v ; i , »velm»mi a.'ajnnon. promptexe
t A ulrir * of !■ Tjie oatroniiKe is re
gll fl ‘t i. Proprietor.
H TR/CUER WANTED
A | a!*«*!. • Mi, t ioim it, County Atiadurqy. who can
A (ieuth iu»n with a fami
j. . .tv .. !• tvk ■ ohirf of the Fnnale Department,
~ ~ r : ft, j, ac< furUUle House, with a Garden
}. w.».jii t will be furnhhei. Address
N ATH’L HALEY,
w 4i President of tha Hoard.
WANTINt*
AV t‘ •• \« mu Yactory, Ga*.a HWWaer and a Weaver;
K IU , rii .'ti ** 1 good n» »ral oharaaicr. and that under
it i j. ,• t»uJ' ‘W, none olderneea apply. Address
JOHN WEBB, frearton Factory,Ga.
It AN A WAY
i-'HOW * r • ‘ r,ln ILwbarg, Wilk. a c »un- m*
4 -j . , ji 1 • fifth day of October last, a Xfa*
x ; . 1 I y« hi old, about 5 feet 9 or A jk
pi'vrlt) weigh from 16u to 170«J2L
, i . , li.pd- xi, slow spoken—rather a down
, t h ame is B 'iiborn. Baid boy has
, tV i , Ga , and It i i rather s ipposed that
, viy to that place. A reward of
r w P paid any person for his delivery
- • •
. - n -1 i'll alter will (five/tu- above two
j„. •[ r , J ii>tir account to fins ntUm '
■KM DIM NINO & CO’S
■\ nnt>!>, llroadstrect, Augusta,Georgia
i * r-i hand and will continue to keep a
i , ) ..’.tan aiul American Marble, for
, It. .:•! .-tones, Ao., to which we re»-
~ -t.mlon of iliom-wanting work in our
, . . ..I pur. Ito fill all orders at short no
, ' I .n I .w ns work of th<aamc.<|ualitj
. , nubiuhment in th*UnU*4
it pi.will bo seutthoso who cannotea
an . . . t< r Uieraselvas.
■f, an tha country executed with neatnes
$z
09A BRANDS PLANTS FOR HEDGING
'l*. i mvb rllllir.il Win offer for sale, during the
> . Ui rn Central Agricultural Boolety,”
"RANGE PLANT- 4 ,
I( fr, ♦, two yoiirt* growth, suitable for setting oul
Q tr ~. p. They may halftone foot apart iu the
i 1 , hi »i ik" an impen trable and permanent
r, i.. r . ■ i* .■-t ,ind or 4 yens. Pamphlets, de*
* tin: ■ r ’ t i lmming and training the plants,
-i rout’of engaging
~p lv „• i., v. I address D. REDMOND.
Augusta, Ga.
I Art Or .HE CITY OS* AUGUSTA.
J* *' . i.iU.D has boe.n»nr Nome time, and is
■ ) i i'.i a PTHIYEY and PLAN OF
, o l in ..in occupy h
i * i . . Uvo feet, and the drawing will be
»:i r lltvlto tairaninch. Allthe
f i iv desikMntcd, and
u p i jf t»v owners of Real Estate
’ fan. It will contain a brief descrip
i nfs on etch lot and their assessed
i,. . uai ueshniattna Os lots bv numbers,
-: ablo. snow tneir dimensions.
. .* i i. f t «iv-c neers u obtained, the
. . , .* tf:u »’•.* pi'iulcd and aehverod to them
yncr.\ rnemtact cost of pub
-r. ,v *rf »im d. 1% Has neon oulculated,
hundred tsnu llftv subscribers it
•, ;• ■a\ th it in»sy can ne supplied
i v.r iii-d;”'! and mounted on rollers, as
*r .. i u fijht to &?* dollars oacu.
• ‘ Th • riiivni will be tarnished with an op
• • n,» f,-r the trait, a specimen of which
~ t; . td. The niaibfv or eonlos published
v fc » u» si.** lubserintum i*s;
*, W! bL!AM PHILLIPS. 0. K
'i. ?IHILY SIEDICINEB.
,/. M. U„ AuousUt % Ga.
. , iKi :i \ tnSUMIUM.A* for Diseases of the
I i :u> IMrify th- B omL This is the purest
• -n of y.nsnur»ia now tn use. ihe
r.h CiroHaa Institute and the State
w , . it • f . have been awardad this Preparation.
I i-r 44,*;;! - : ! ia Dottles fur ».
T. ; I > A Mild, baits and Effectual Tur
ous eonaeuutmc.es lollowinar their
li.i Pr cc »5 cents irnr Boa.
• : >n;o. for Bowel Complaints, such as
, i* h. it *• Stomacli, imping of the Bowels,
fliVl . HI 1' 1' RB. For DffWDSlft, Colds, and
‘ V • ’ nts uruing front Colds. Price il per
C\?[ , I v*. . . ; i* uk'■» Hristnc unrae* ately from a
• *r »■ . * »f th«* Luufts or bronchial Tubes.—
Pr .*5 . \2 u i-uts per botli* -
t \L\ . au* ful nod tnyalaablc article ta
t- umh atsd other mm* to heal. Price 2ft
s . s i INIHr-NT. Fur Rheumatic Pains, In*
- i i ; *ains. sveitad Breasts. Sore
, va.lv, ibic- SB rents ner bottle.
.
!>»easeß. in ▼ttlon immediate action
i: a* Ft »t>r CMfowaiia Apopioxy.Lock
. t t i . >’ > m uia. *?. Par external use,
of Beet Os
a .11 : -cl-', ii wut tfraauv relieve the sore
* c;r ca by eqnanrjie * 1 e orculatkn
*«. • • \■.• r ir-.H Bfn .iMliva.
i . , . ,-Uin a u >tt.« retucitv in Oolie, at
, i« to uuie rrcah wounds and
. r ,- o boa!. Price, f 1 i>er home.
TO COTTON PLANTERS.
:•» . e cmeoiof Mr.fl T.OGLISBBY
kut,to*elfier mtG other experienced
. I » h.d a lar«oCOTTON (4IN FAC*
v ; via.. enter* 1 am j>rc*
Piantor w*iLb the best arU*
» C (TON GIN now oreduced in this
' ,at** uiac.deTot d e«ci«ilvmtntheshoo.aul
v>• : up ot ever? U\n under his soecul di
- ... *»-• all the iiuorcrtments which he (Mr.
i t .. ..n up within the last two years, law
cue any made heretofore. In quantity,
% . sv '**.*.a sent to the s&ew.) will be repaired,
\ r v„ w; at* attached U desired, at a reaeon-
Ffc • -a wilt be *liv«red at the Planters'nearest
dvi*- i, or at ti.iir rsVJe&ee if deal:ett.tree of cham\
Pr,* , . • ter. npaid to all cozr.t&xutratious addressed
to me at the above odioa.
THOMAS J. CBEELY.
SHOAL** OF OOEECHEE. GA., I
aaOH 5, ISSB. f
to irr out rATftosrs axe r Kieses.
As there been some M-autainid mv Gins,made du-
He iwv'jr .r.": an exrianauriß to you In relation
■ *C
; v. iua real teortten ol this time, on a
..0r.:.. cxperimeutUie and xettin* up a new
--- . i tap roving, the on cma) ttaw Gin, together
• BMMlwii to its highest
‘ v < v iii acsno«rMUced bf ail who have used
• : lurabtUtf and qualltr cfCotton.
1 erne mj individual atwnuon in the shop,
M . ‘at . ery n*rt of each Gin 9 nut no in the neat
s. -, a :«r; in short, I thart make the ortyfoal
o . *• hk h ha»been so eweorawd for its dnrabil*
ii... me taken the premium in this State
' - .r Csredttlß ewer v instance eacept
... W. 5 V rart:iffß aeaierv that mr Cot*
ri'V^ntU tr. in conclusion, my late tan
•rty f, ricert naa. cannot fail to give
? wilt a*«er an- rid Gin snot too much
* . bettor work than U ever did before.
1 . raj! respectfully. th T. OGLESBY.
C.'.HKIAG .
\rE H \YK 0\ H A YD. amt are recelrtae a good
» CAKRIAGBB: ROCK AW A ¥8; BA
* ' BVG PA, and Ltcht CARRY ALLS* Also,
*’ 'v a} vs. toeetnsr wnn an assortment of
’ ' GY; I'MmißLhAßt WHIPS: TRUNKS;
t) A : , , Buo: * ALICEA. CtiILDRKXS* CABS and
" 1 • ViIiUAGR BOLTS, bvitie t actaxe or single
sold on hie terms, at the
• * >' v d by the late It. «. Hqjlxmlst.
6 * A * NO done at short nonce.
A ' 4 - Y, WYMAN A DARROW.
TK$ ** ?OTGOKEH.Y H Coi-
PANY SIRON WORKS.
.i.’- kb ‘ ALABAMA.
\, . 1 V V. ' -•v ? h :^*7 or ■Wtt, RorVsonu) atid
. iYt- r.. MKJi »f all staos: Steam
S \ .v i •*‘ * N Cart lron WATER WHlcnja.
f ••YU , i -tr Mid Grist Mill IRONS, of ereryvarie*
.Abr.nrus feet for daw MiUs;) Bn.
r 1 - i xmLAT, Iron and biass CASTINGS, of aU
A’i atccrf i' ;:ed with despatch.
ulndrata 00.
XT kvgjiNAILS, assorted Blaes, for sale by**
„ D ‘ 9 ;' Uw BAKER * WILCOX.
COAL, C 0AL..—300 tons Egg atae Red Ash COAL, for
•ale by OK6 JOHN C. CARMICHAEL.
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FOR SALE.
lU7 ACHES BURKE LAM) FOR HAI.E
i \ o^,. o‘'*'KH 0 ‘'*' KH m » ‘‘‘■ANTATION for Ijiog in
± Bark Camp District, Burke county, S miles from the
D;na*r House, Central Railroad, ana 5 mi.es from Bark
wamp Church. There are f.om 4SO to 0)0 a-*resunder
| fence, the balanceLq woods. These L *nds are thorough y
f drained t y oitches, and are rery productire for Cott .n,
ora, tc. The improve. neats cons st of a comfortaUe
welling House, with the necessary «jut buildings about
« JJ® >*rd; Oin and ccrew; anew Horse Stable,
(f< atned) to oy 4.; fact; Cnbs, Ac.; frameJ Negro 'Houses,
corapfeud last fail; a good WeU of water. If desired, will
•:ill the brln and a splenuio lot of ca*t running gear. Terms
ii!>er*l to ■.h purenastr—•ifcesiredjfrom 1,2, 8 or more
years Possession given in January. Any person, wish
ing to examine the Plantation, sill pleaae call on Mr.
K ireey, on the premise*, who will take pleasure in doing
I) not at private I will offer it to the highest
bidder at Burke county, on the first Tueiday
.n JASL ARi neat. R. J. MORRISON,
<>26-wtf Bertelia.Oa.
LAND FOR BALE
rpIIH M BbCKlßf.li i.lfers for sale Five Hundrec
X Acres of Oak and Hickory BAND, situated directly on
t. e Augussta and Waynesboro Raii Road, one mil*, from
»ne latter place, two* hundred and fifty acres of which are
•eared and under fence, the balance timbered land ; em
oi acmg every vs/iety *iK>wn to tnat section of country,
w.ih a small creek running the wnole wWtii of the tract
tuat ne v« r fails in the driest season. There is also upon
thie stream some of the finest meadow land in this fitate.
nose wishing such a place would do well to call on the
dubscrioe at an ear.y period, he will sell at a very
reason Able pi: re. Residence two mile* from Waynesboro’.
ol» w«m JAMRri W JONJirt.
VALUABLE FtiJOFRR 1Y FOR SALE.
TUlfi riUd»CUIBt ..,intenUin ; ' to remove from
-si this part of the Bute, offers for sai*.. his present
nine mile*from Augusta,near thedavannah
R»ad. The Dwelling House is good, and attached to it are
aliout-buikllnga necessary, not only for a Dwelling, but also
fora smiil Farm. There are about two hundredand forty
acre* of LAND belonging to the place, of which one hun
dred are inclosed and under cultivation. The Land is of
/oud quality, ami adjoins the Lands of Maj. George L.
t’wiggSfanUßobt. A. Aih;n, slsq., and is about one mile
from the Augusta 4 Wayne:;boro Railroad.
—ALdO, —
Two hundred and sixteen acres of first quality River
LAND in Beach island, fi. C., opposite to New davannah,
and adjoining Lands of Twiggs and Mason. This Land is
now in cultivation, and bason it all necessary buildings.
—ALfiO,—-
ihreetheuuaDd acres of LAND in Barnwell District, fa.
o. ,eight miles from Aiken. The Charleston and Hamburg
Railroad runs through the Laud; and upon it, and one
mile from the road is a good Grist and fiaw MILL, now in
operation,and near the Miilsa comfortable Dwelling House
and all necessary out buildings. This tract will be sold
_ntire,or in parcels to suit applicants.
Applications may be made to the subscriber at his resi
lence in Richmond county,or to hissofi at the Mills in Barn
well. WM. J. MlMfi.
marl3-wtf
LA fill POII -sALb. —The subscriber offers for jOte
Bale 320 Acres of LAND, lying well, 100 of which Tf*
are cleared and Inclosed. It is in the 18th District and 3d
fiection, and divided by the lately established iinebetweeo
the counties of Gordon and Murray, and within 2)4 miles
of the Western and Atlantic Rail Road. A spring of good
water near the dwelling house. A number of lots can be
added on reasonable terms, forming a large settlement.
Porother particulars, apply to the subscriber at Rome,
Ga. jaßo-wtf J. C. MoD AN ILL.
FOB SALE. ~
A LA HUE and convenient BRICK rTORE, situated
in the centre of business, in the city of Roms, now
occupied by Kobt Batty, Druggist. This store wa* fitted
up as a Drug Store, without regard to any reasonable ex
pense, and with a little alteration could be converted Into
an elegantly arranged Dry Goods Store. The situation for
the sale of Drugs, Dry Goods, or Groceries can hardly be
equalled in the city. Terms easy. Apply to
GEORGE BATTY,M.D.
Rome, April 4th, 1858. aprO-tf
LANDS AND KILLS FOB SALE. |
«[IHB HIBHLHIBKR, being determined to g/k ,
A move to the West, offers for eale, his valuableJC
lind well improved PLANTATION, lying along the Chat
tahoochee river, In Troup county, Ga. This plantation
contains about tleven Hundred Acres, nearly one-half of
a hich is in a fine state of cultivation ; the remainder being 1
well».imbered woodland. Its productivenes: is not excell- <
«H in this section of the country. Un the tract is an ex- i
ccllent Get of Mills both for wheat and corn; the mills Are ]
new,” built within the last twelve months, now getting a <
good >uu o< custom. I will sell the Land and the Mills to- J
gether or separately. 1 have no hesitation in saying that
triia settlement is quite as desirable as any now offered for <
sale in this region. Thepla;e is healthy. (
Any person, wishing to purchase such proptrty, would (
do wi ll to call and examine for himself, as great induce- |
•cents will be offered to purchasers. :
022 wiJal JOEL M. GUI VERS.
VALUABLE RIVER LANDS FOR SALE,
i f Y PIiAVHiHi interest being too Urge, I offer jggk
IYI for sale a portion of my Sava nah River PtAN*JC
TATI ON. This place is too well known to require desc up
ti ,n, and persons wishing to purchase would do well to
look at it, as 1 know it would satisfy any one who is a judge
of good Lands. Terms made easy. WM. J. EVE.
o'iG-tJul
FOR BALE.
A PLANTATION, containing 840 acres of choice Land,
In Talladega county, 14 miles south of the Court
HkUse. This place is decidedly healthy, is very fertile,
and is adapted to Cotton, Corn ,and small grain. It abounds
with springs of the finest water, has a Greek running
through Us whole length, and is the finest range forstock,
that the advertiser has ever seen. It is situated on the
road leading from North Alabama and Georgia to Mont
gomery, and should a Railroad from Montgomery connect
with the Kailroud that is nowin progress of construction,
it must run through this place, as it is only two miles from
the mountain gap. There is Iron Ore of the best quality
on it, abundance of Wood, and a mountain stream of Wa
ter for Iron Works. Gold has been found on the place,
also. There are about 280 acres cleared, all under good
fence—barns, corn cribs,stables, Ac., all new. 1 will sell <t
far below its value, as lain upwards of 80 years of age,
and have no family, but blacks. Any farther information
may be had by addressing a letter, pre-paid, to the sub
scriber, “Oollta P. 0., Talladega county, Alabama.”
ALEXANDER MoOAINK.
N. B.—Titles good, and payments made easy.
junul4-wtJayl
LAND FOB SALE.
XMIK MUUgCIUBKII offers for sale, 1400 acres of
LAND in Hancock. This Landlita well; lias plenty
of timber; 1* under good fence, aud ha. fair improve
ments. Persons wishing to buy Lands, are invited to
oomr and look at it.
Also, 1400 acres in Oarroll county, which lies upon the
Chattahoochco Itlver, and embraces th‘j Mclntosh Re
seiap. Host. 11. Sramusa will show this place to any
peflhu who may wish to buy. ELI H. BAXTER.
Mouut Zion, ()a., June S, lbsß. Jel2-wtf
COLUMBIA LANDS FOB BALE.
ISi accordance with the will of Samuel Haws, late of
Richmond county, deceased, the LANDS in Columbia
county belonging to bis estate arc offered for sale, 0 miles
from Augusta. Lunds known as the old Haws place, on
the IVasliingtou road, and the farm known as the Roberts
place, on the Fury Ferry road, on which the Baid Samuel
Haws resided, contaiuing In all about 600 acres, which
will he sold on liberal terms, and on time, to an approved
purchaser. \V IU be sold in a body or divided, and in such
narcela as purchasers may wish. If not sold before the
Hint of January next, will be rented for the next year.
For furtherparticularsapply to Mr. Edward Haws, on the
premises, or to LEON P. DUGAS, Augusta,
Executor of the will of Samuel Haws, dec'd.
nll-wUal
TO MBHGHANTB.
rllH IXDKHHKJMiD offers for sale the commodi
ous and recently fitted up STORE*HOUSE in the
town of Lexington, Oglethorpe county, lately in the occu
pancy of Messrs. Arnold A Dansby ; and capable of show
ing to advantage a stock ot Goods of the value of from 10
to *20,000 dollars. In the rich and populous county of
Oglethorpe, there are, at the county seat now, but two
stores There is necessarily a fine opening, and a better
Opportunity than is often afforded to business men once in
a life-time. Over tho Grocery portion of the store-rocm,
is a large Concert Hall, 50 by 24 feet, together with a hall
of ent ranee Aud twoolllces, or bed-rooms, of ample dimen
sions. Attached to the building is a hall acre LOT, more
or less. Now is the time; und purchasers will find it their
interest to take hold at once. lam fully anthoriaed to dis
pose of this property privately, under the will of my late
husband, \V m. S. Arnold; and, if not so sold, will be offered
at public sale on the first Tuesday in JANUARY next.
—ALSO—
A likely young Negro WOMAN, 22 or 28 years old, a
good Cook, Washer and House Servant The property
can be examined, and the terms known at any time, by
calling upon Mr. Jamei Arnold, or
NANCY 0. ARNOLD, Ex’trix.
Lexington, Ga., Nov. 1,1558. d 4
VALUABLE LAND FOB SALE.
fpRIISTKII’a hAl.K.—liy virtue of an order granted
A by Ihehonor.ble Superior Court of Oglethorpe coun
ty at the October Term, IS6B, of (aid Court, will be lold at
public out cry,before the Court-house door in the town of
Lexington, in said county, wiiblnthe lega hours of sale,
on the first Tuesday in JANUARY next, the following
t-aetof LANU, belonging to the Trust estate of £liaa S.
Hanson aud her children, to wit: A tract of Land in said
county, on the waters of Big Creok, containing Seren Hun
dred Acres, more or Icm, adjoining lands of William Ed
wards, Henry Britain, Woodson Daniel, William Holmes,
and Shelton OIL er. Ssid tractof Land containinga good
portion of woodland and low-grounds, with comfortable
Dwelling house and all necessary out-houses; good Gin
house and Packing-Screw, aud lying immediately on the
Itailr.ad, and one mile from the Lexington Depot. Terms
cn the day of sale. PHILIP H. HANSON, Trustee.
October 80, 1868. _
SALE OF BUILDING LOTS IN BBUNSWICK, GA.
811 l ICH CITY, Si A ,—l.arge and peremptory
sale of BUILDING LOTS in the city of Brunswick,
State of Georgia. The proprietors of the city of Bruns
wick hereby give notice that a sale cf Five Hundred eligi
ble Lots will take place, by publio auction, at the Ogle
thorpe House, in said city, on Thursday, the 18th day of
J ANUARY, 1564, at 12 o’clock, M. The sale will be posi
tive to the highest bidder.
Terms—One-third cash, and the remaining two-thirds
in one an 1 two years. Title perfect.
The port and site of Brunswick hold out commercial and
maritime advantages superior to any presented by those
south of Chesapeake Bay. The climate is healthy; the
water pur . Further particulars, with maps, Ac., nay be
had at the office of the Company, 90 Broadway, New-York,
or of Mr. John Brooks, agent, Brunswick, Georg a.
WM. CHAUNCBY, President.
Thomas A. Dexter, Secretary d9-law4w
BAKES COUNTY LAND.
rrtHK tsUBbCKIilKlt offers tor 5a1e82.600 Acres first
JL quality Oak, Hickory and Pino BAND, in Baker coun
ty; amongwhichare several tmnroveo and partially im
proved PLANTATIONS, of i»U to 2.IHX> Acres each.
these Lands have been selected wtn great care, and
omprtse some of toe most valuable Qotton Lands In the
outhern States.
If desired, a credit of 1,2 and S years will be gfren, with
merest added. WM. W.CHEBYER.
Albany, 6a., Aagust2o. ISfiS.
auM -awdStwSwtf
THE SOUTHERN MASONIC FEMALE COLLEGE
AT COVUGTOS, l»A.—The friend* and patron*
of this institution, are respectfully informed that the
first Term of the Collegiate year will formally close on
THCnBD AY, Ist December next. It* present prosperity,
and the number of applications for admission now on hand,
warrant the expectation of an increased patronage for the
ensuing Term. Thi* will open on THURSDAY, the l#th
January next, when a full hoard of Instruction, and am
ple facilities for an extensive Literary, Scientific and Or
namental Course will be In readiness to meet the claims of
the public. A Catalogue of the College with its statutory
regulations, and a rtogramme of Studies, is now in the
hands of the Printer, and as soon as executed srill be
widely distributed.
By order of the Board.
nSO-wSt A. MEANS, President.
MADISON FEMALE COLLEGE
THE Spring Term of this Institution will open on
MONDAY, »± January. ISM.
FACULTY:
Her.L. L. WITTICH, President and Professor Mental
and Moral Philosophy.
Rer. JOS. H. KCHOI-S, Professor Mathematics.
WM D. WILLIAMS, Professor Language*.
Rev. GEO. M. EVERHART, Professor Natural Science.
GEO. C TAYLOR, Professor Music.
Mss AYNA A ROBSON, Instructress in Music, Draw
ing and Painting
Miss MARGARET K. SHERMAN, Instructress in Pre
paratory Ltpartment.
For further information, address any members cl the
Faculty. HUGH J. OGILBY,
Madison, Ga., Dec. gd, ISSS. Sec. Board Trustees.
d7-twlaw4t
PHILOMATHEAN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
rIE exercises in this Institution will be resumed cn
the second Monday in January. The Truuets are
happy to announce that they have again secured the sere
vices of Rev. JOHN W. REID, as Principal; who wiil be
assisted by his son, Mr. J. C. REID, a graduate of Prince
ton College.
In recani to Rev. Mr. Reid, not a word of eulogy is
needed, as his literary qualifications and aptitnde in gov
erning and teaching, are too widely known and acknow
ledged to c emand aught of praise from os, suffice it to say,
he has been engaged in teaching, in this State, for 2S years,
and the last 11 at Philomath.
The Institution is located In a healthy rural village,
where there are no temptations to inebriety and Tice.
Those who have sona to educate cannot do better than to
eend them to Philomath, Oglethorpe co, Ga.
SAMUEL GLENN,
D. W. M’JCNKIN.
T. W. JONBB, Trustees.
A 0. DANIEL,
n»7-wlm JOHN SCOTT, _,
- gTop THI
17* SCAPED, from Chambers county, Ala., a few Weeks
if sinee, CHARLES JEFFERSON J AXES, for the at
' tempt of Rape. Said Jones is about SI years old, dark
, hai -, club footed in both feet. I will reward liberally any
I person for information of him. When last beard of, he
| was >n Georgia above Oolumbna. F. H. BOATMAN,
| nSB-w3t Rough and Ready P. 0., Ala.,
CLARIFIED SUGARS—I6O bbis. A B and C CUri
tied SUGARS. For sale by
l nlf-dAw BAKER A WILCOX,
WEEKLY
: CHRONICLE & SHIM
E
C -
r FADED AND GONE.
f Faded and gone are the summer's sweet flowers,
« Ftrewn by the wint-y winds o er the dark mould!
flmilers, when sunlight stole through the soft hours,
Down from yon *zure tbeir loave. to unfold,
i Bright were their bea Jtiee when breeze, swept on
O'er the blue water, to gather perfume ;
1 lovely, now foied and gone!
1 Slumbers ooely 'mid ch In tree and glxm!
Oh ! but the Spring Ime wi'l come o'er the plain
Wooing the whizpering Mowemt a (Min,
Wilh iia soft tread o’er tire emerald lawn —
Then we’li not mourn for tiro faded and gone!
Tided and gone nr* the one. that we cherished,
Kondly end true, in oar bosom (f yore!
Clumbei ing buds msy awake o'er the perished,
TKnr faded hearts shall unfold no more
Sweet is the musk that Memory fl.ngs
O'er the oasis of Life’s ear!y loye,
Where flew the Angel on the flattering wings,
Bearing our loss through the starlight above;
Oh! there’s a land where the perished ones bloom,
Where cometh never a shadow of gloom!
Fadeless and fair is that glorious dawn—
Then we’ll not mourn for the faded and gone!
Faded anil gone are the sweet dreams of childhood,
When the young w ngs of the Spirit were free,
Folded or furled ’mid the shadowy wfldwood—
Sweeping the sarf.ee of life’s sunny sea,
Time’s fade 1 finger haresniiied tr.e leal,
Stain'es, and lovely in childhood’s pure years ;
Paget of beauty once brilliant, yet brief,
Wear its deep imprest of changes and tears!
Oh! I ut the blossoms of childhood will bl'iom
Brightly again, o’er the shadow Tomb,
Infinitely gladness flow endlessly on—
Then we’H uot murmur f.r the faded and gone !
from the A. Y. Commercial Advertiser, 9th irut.
Decree In the Methodist Church Case.
The subjoined decree was entered in the United
Stales Circuit Court iu this city jesterday, on mo
tion of the counsel for both parties. It is a happy
settlement of a question which has long vexed the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and is final so far as
the New York Book Concern is concerned. We
hope that the Western commissioners willatonce
comply with the suggestion made in the last claoso
of this decree, and thus terminate the whole con
troversy:
UECBEt.
William A. Smith, a citizen of the state of Vir
ginia; Alexandria I’. Green, a citizen of Ten
nesse; Charles B. I’arsons, of Kentucky, on be
half of themselves and others, vs, Grorge Lane,
Levi Scott, George I’eok, and Nathan Bangs,
citizens of New York.
The-, case having been heard in May, 1851, and
argued by the counsel for both parties, and the
Court having continued the case under advertise
ment to u subsequent term, at which term an in
terlocutory decree was entered sustaining the right
of the complainants and referring ail matters
touching the property to the Clerk of the Circuit
Court, as master, who was required to report there
on, and who made a report at a previous term, and
exceptions being made to said report, they were
argued by the counsel for both parties, and the
Court being divided on certain points, they were
certified to the Supreme Court for decision, under
the new Act of Congress, and which points are
still pending in the Supreme Court.
And the Commissioners of the Methodist Epis
copal Church North, and the Commiseiomws ofthe
Methodist Episcopal Church South, which com
missioners having met in the city of New York,
and being duly authorized by their respective Ge
neral Conferences, North and South, to represent
the parties in thiß case, entered into au investiga- ]
lion of the matters in controvert, with the view to
an amicable adjustment of tho satno, and the fol
lowing terms were agrood upon :
Whereas, Tho Commissioners of tho Methodist ,
Episcopal Church think tho proposition we sub- ,
mittod to thorn, should not bo acceded to, and the ,
one submitted by them not being desirable to ns, ,
we beg leave to substitute tho following, which we ,
hopo they will fiud it agreeable to their sense of .
justice to adopt, viz:—
Firet. —We agree to take iu settlement of our ,
claim under tho decree of Judge Nelson, the sum ;
of 191,000 in cash, together with the Richmond, ,
Charleston, and Nashville l’rinting Establish
ments, and all tho debts on the books and period
icals, as per scbedulo submitted, marked A. and ,
8., due the New York Book Concern fioml indivi
duals residing within the geographical limits of
M. E. Church, South.
Second, The debts roferrod to shall bo assigned ‘
to tho Rev. Dr. J. Early, appointee of the M. E. ‘
Church South, and all reasonable assistance shall 1
bo afforded by the in to facilitate their collection. ‘
Third, Tho amount duo us as dividends shall bo j
paid as at an early period, as suggested by tho 1
agents of the Book Concern ; and the remainder, 1
after deducting the umountof dividends from the 1
sum oi $191,000, shall be paid iu such instalments !
as may bo agreed upon bolween tho parties.— 1
Signed on behalf of the Methodist Church South, 1
Wm. A. Smith, A. L. P. Gbebn,
C. B. I’aksons.
Wo accept the proposition übove submitted by
the Commissioners of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South.
Now York, Bee. Ist. 1868.
Geo. I’kck, | John 8. Pouter,
Thos. Carlton. | Z. Philups,
Commissioners Methodist Episcopal Church.
And it is farther agreed by the parties that 170,-
000 shall bo paid as follows ;—slo,ooo on tho filing
of this deoroe, $40,000 on the fifth day of January
noxt, aud the remaining $20,000 on tho Ist of
March next. The residue of tho $191,000, amount
ing to tho sum of $121,000, shall bo paid as fol
lows; $16,000 on tho Ist of February, 1855 ;
$15,000 on the Ist of February, 1856 ; $15,000 on
tho Ist of Fobruary, 1857 : $15,000 on tho Ist of
February. 1858 ; $15,000 oh the Ist of February,
1859; $15,000 on tho Ist of Fobruary, 1860; $15,000
on the Ist of February, 1861, and $15,000 on the Ist
of February, 1862 ; ail of said payments to be made
by thu defendants to tho legally constituted agent
of tho Methodist Episcopal Church, South; the
defendants to pr.y tho interest every year on al'.
deferred payments, at tha rate of seven por cent.,
and at tho same ruto on tho payments, to bo made
on the sth ofi>Januury onßuiDg.'
Aud the Court having duly considered tho argu
ments of the parties, as before stated, do hereby
order aud decreo the several payments as above
stipulated, and tho interests thoreon, to be made
by the Mothodist Episcopal Church, through their
legally constituted agouts, to the agent of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Sontli, at the terms
specified. And the Court do further order and
deoroe that tho several sums abovo specified shall
boa charge upon the roal estato described in the
bill, until full payment shall bo made. And the
Court do further ordor aud decree that the defend
ants shall pay tho taxablo costs of this snit within
ninoty days from tho filling of thir decreo.
And it being suggested that tho Wostorn Com
missioners of the Mothodist Episcopal Church
may bo desirous of voluntarily appearing iu this
suit for tho adjustment of thoir controversy with
the Mothodist Episcopal Church, South, this cause
is ordered to bo continued until tho Ist Monday of
April noxt, with leave to the complainants to amend
the bill so as to mako the Wostorn Commissioners
parties, it tlioy shall dosiro to voluntarily appear,
<fec.
Lunatic Asylum. —Tho Biennial Report of this
institution has been in our hands for soveral days,
and demauds a notice. It gives, so far a» wo aro
competent tojudge, a very satisfactory exhibit of
tho oouditiou of this meritorious public charity.
Wo have, on former occasions, endeavored to di
rect public attention to its claims upon the regards
and liberal bostowmenLs of the State, and take
great pleasure in now again commending its high
merits to those whom the people havo constituted
tho almoners of their boninconco. We are aware
that former Legislatures have not been entirely
forgetful of its claims upou the publio treasury,
and that periodica! appropriations have been made
to extend its accommodations; still, as appears
from tho Beport boforo us, as well as from our
personal observations, wo uro persuaded they
should be greatly enlarged and improved. With
in an institution of this character, should be found
all the appliances of domestic comfort, whilst a
round it, in trees, in shrubbery,in floral and sha
ded walks, should bo thrown those beautiful ob
jeota which charm tho vacant eye, and, it may bo,
lead tho benighted mind back, step by step, to tha
light and hopes of happier days. Ws trust our
Legislators will, iu a substantial way, second the
laudable views and aid the untiring efforts of the
worthy and efficient Superintendent, and make
this noble charity all its most ardent friends de
sire.—&>. Recorder.
Growth oy Ohio.—Tho valuation of the real
property in the Stato of Ohio the preseut year
amonuta in tho aggregate to $566,984,885, exceed
ing that of 1846 in The sum of $229,598,520. Tho
value of domestic animals is $53,680,281. The
wheat crop in 1860 wa528,769,189 bushels: in 1851
25,809,225, bushels, and in 1852 22,932,774 bushels.
The yield in 1850 per aero was 17.8 bushels ; in
185115.2 bushels, and in 1852 14.1. This seems
to show a decline in tire fertility of tho soil, unless
the diminution can be accounted for by peculiar
weather or tho weevil. The crop of Indian Corn
in 1850, was 58,619.60 S bushels ; in ISSI, 61,171,-
282, and in 1852, 58,165,617 ; averaging 36.8 bush
els, 86.7, aud 86 6 bushels in the respective years.
There is, therefore, a decline in tire average yield
per aero in this crop also. The whole statement
shows the rapid growth and greatners of this
noble Stato.
Peaohm not out or Season. —lndeed this head
ing is true. Peaches are still in season. Nor do
we mean dried peaches—a commodity by no
means to be despised—but ripe peaches, fresh
peaches, delicious peaches, such as tho sun seems
to be yet smiling upon until they blush into lu
scious sweetness. We would not provoke envy or
covetousness, but just such peaches are now before
us, “as good as new and better for keeping.” They
are prepared in a perfectly fresh and natural state,
put up in air-tight camstcrs, will keep twelve
months in any climate, and retain their original
flavor. When served up with cream but wc
forbear. Fortunately we know nothing of the
prioe, having to thank Messrs. Stimson& Co., No.
86 Broadway, the sole New York agents of the
gentlemen who prepare this delicacy, for that
which ihas made us feel as though our Summer
was come again.—A”. F- Com. Ad if., 10th igst.
Forsky.—The following is an extract from Col.
John W. Forney’s letter to George Roberts, touch
ing Mrs. Forrest and the divorce case :
“What Forrest now desires to clinch the nail, is,
to obtain, in some way, an admission from Jamie
son. I named yon to him as a safe, steady and
intelligent friend, and he never will forget what
ever you may do for him in this, to him, a most
vital matter.
“He suggests that vou might institute intimate
relations with J., and then induce him, either in
your presence, or in company, to admit, as a thing
to be proud of, Lis connection with Mrs. F. He is
fond of a glass, and possibly, in a convivial mood,
might be commnnieative.”"
Yet this same Forney was nominated in Demo
cratic caucus, end has teen probably chosen to the
Clerkship of the House of Representatives. “Oh,
Shame, where is thy blash f ’ — Mobile Advertiser.
First Shad of thy Season. —The first frost and
the first shad of the season have become matters
of great importance—the one to the farmer, and
the other to the epicure. Having duly recorded
the appearance of the first frost, it now devolves
upon us as iaithfu! chroniclers,to announce.the arri
val of the first shad this season. His shadship
made his appearance yesterday, having been
caught by Mr. P. Galliger, of this place, and
weighs just four pounds. He was sold to Mr. A.
Haywood at SBO for the Macon market, and will be
served up to-day, we presume, upon the table of
mine host of the Lanier House. The proprietors
of the Pulaski House offered $25 for him.
We are informed by one who has fished in this
vicinity for mauy years, that this is the earliest
appearance of this fish on record.—Sari. Hep.
New Jersey.—The fact that the claim of Rod
man M. Price to the Gubernatorial Chair of New
Jersev will be contested at the next session of the
Legislature of that State lias been made public.
Mr. Price has received a notice to that effect signed
by Joel Haywood, who was bis competitor for the
office at the" late election. The grounds of contest
are, that Price is not eligible u>r the station be
cause he had not been a resident of the State for
seven years next before the election, and that his
absence therefrom was not upon business of the
State or of the United States. The question will
be tried by the Legislature, whose decision will be
,i„«! Until the disrute is settled the President of
the State Senate will set as Governor,—-Yah Intel.
AUGUSTA, GA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1853.
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS,
ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Report of the Secretary of the Navy.
The Hon. Jas. C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy,
in his annual report, presents a variety of inter
esting facts, and suggests a number of important
reforms, deemed requisite to render more efficient
this branch of the national service.
lie gives a detailed statement of the movement
of our several naval squadrons, including that
despatched to Japan, daring the year—commends
the conduct of Capt. Ingraham in the ease of Kozs
ta—refers to the various surveying and exploring
expeditions sent out —recapitulates the movements
of the vessels sent to protect our citizens at the
Fisheries—notes the dr-part are of Dr. Kane in
search of Sir John Franklin—announces that the
National Observatory, under Lt. Maury, has been
doing much for the service aud navigation, and ex
presses the belief that L’.. M’s mission to Brussels
will prove vastly beneficial to both commerce and
navigation.
Letters from Prof. Epsy, respecting his theory
of storms and his meteorological observation; from
L'eut. Charles. 11. Davis, in regard to the nautical
almanac, and from Prelessor Alexander, touching
the scientific investigation and experiments upon
the character of alimentary substances, are referred
to for information as to the progress made in their
respective works. No further appropriations for
this latter object urc considered necessary. Lieut.
James 11. GiUiss is actively engaged in preparing
for publication the result of his astronomical
observations at Santiago, in Chili. The report of
Lieut. Herndon, preseui ing the result of his explo
ration of the river Amazon, and its tributaries, is
nearly ready for distribution. The report of
Lieut. Gibbon, who was of tho same party, bnt ex
plored a different section of the country and re
turned later, is neirly completed. Tho indefatiga
ble efforts of Lieut. Dalgrecn to give accuracy and
greater effectiveness to gunnery, and improve the
ordnance of the Navy have succeeded well; and
noue, it is said, can doubt the advantage the ser
vice will experience therefrom.
Tho act of Congress, authorising acontracl to be
made with R. L. Stevens, of New York, for the
construction of an iron war steamer to be shot and
shell proof, has not been carried into effect, but the
contract will soon be made.
Annapolis Naval A cap buy. —This interesting
institution (says the report) is rapidly supplying
the Navy with numbers of educated and accom
plished young men, whose early training, disci
pime and instruction under tho guidauce of learn
ed professors nnd experienced officers, particularly
fit them to sdorn tho servieo. The beneficial re
sults already witnessed, demonstrate satisfac’orily
that it is now sustaining the same relations to the
Navy that the West I'oint Academy bears to the
Army. It is well worthy the fostering patronage
of the Government. Theroare, however, certain
facilities not now in existence at the Academy,
which, in consideration of the fact that steam is
being recognized as tho powerful agent in naval
warfare, I deem all important to give complete
ness to tho education of an offioer. The practice
ship attached to the Academy should be a steamer,
and there should, unquestionably, be a machine
shop, of cheap and limited character, on the pre
mises.
There are now at the academy 116 students.—
Tho first class, undor the regulation of 1850, will
graduato in Jane next. It is suggested that it
would be good policy to authorise the President to
appoint annually ten midshipmen at largo. A simi •
lar rule exists in legard to West Point, and it is be
lieved will extend the benefits of the institution to
a class of youths who are excluded by the Congres
sional district systsm.
The Secretary refers to his visit during the sum
mer, to Washington, Portsmouth Va , and other
Navy Yards,ana says ho found the public proper
ty in good condi ion, and their affairs conducted
with efficiency. The new dock basin, and railway
at Pensacola, has not b3en abandoned, as recom
mended by a board of officers, it being intended lo
allow tho contractors to have it repaired and tested
again, before a final decision is made.
A navy yard is very much needed in California
aud no time will be lost in accomplishing the
work, as soon as certain legal impediments at e re
moved.
A revision of the rules and regulations of the
Navy is strongly urged, those adopted in 1818 being
still iu force.
Isc ukase of tub Navy. —Tho Secretary an
nounces that, after investigation, it is his deeided
conviction that the mainlonanco o( our proper and
elevutedrank among the greatpowers of the world,
tho just protection of our wide-spread and growing
commerce, tho defence of our thousands of miles
of coast on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the
lakcsand the Gulf or Mexico and tho recent mark
ed improvements iu the art o 1- naval architecture
adopted by other nations, all unito in decrease of
the Navy. In support of this recommendation
ho I rgues at considerable length. Wo quote as
follows :
Tho American Navy consists of about seventy (
vessels, embracing all, from the ships oi the lino to j
the smallest brig, schooner and store ship. Os <
these many ships of the lino, frigates, steamers, ,
and sloops of war, are not only unfit for service, ,
but lam advised by the Bureau of Construction, f
Equipment and repairs, that they are not worth ,
repairing. There are not now in the Navy forty (
vessels which could be brought into service in j
ninety days if nocded. There is no steamer in (
tho Pncifio or African squadron ; but one or two
guns in tho Brazil squadron ; and we have no t
steamorof more than ton guns. The law only au- (
thorizos tho enlistment of soven thousand five hnn- (
dred men, which with au allowance of a proper ,
complement for each vessel, would not man a fleet t
of fifty vessels with a fair proportion of largeships. ,
On referring to authentic papers it will be found ,
that, in point of size, at least our Navy is much t
less than one fifth of that of sevoral of the greater ,
Powers of Europe, and whatever may be tho rela- t
tivosnperiority aud efficiency, is not larger than ,
that of certain other powers of Europe which are (
not of the first rank in tho scale of nfcious. And j
however much wo may desire to cultivate terms of ,
amity, Huso arc the powers with whom we are (
most likely to contend in future conflicts, aud the ,
great deep is tho theatte on which future contests ,
may bo docided. I am not unmindful of the >
mighty development of strength and force which ,
tho patriotism, tho energy, the material skill and ]
mercantile marine of a great nation would soon j
rally to our assiatanso. Other nations, in addition
to their largo navies, have their immense mercan
tile marinoand mail steamships also.
Butagain. What have wo to dofond aud pro- ,
tect! We have an Atlantic Coast of much more ,
than two thousand miles stretching from the Kio j
Grande to tho St. Croix, studded with magnifioent ,
oities and thriving towns. We now have aPaoific
Coast extending for many hundred miles from the ,
oonfiues of Mexico to the far Northwest; an invi
ting country, rapidly populating, totally nnforti
fled, and separated by mountains and desorts from
the military power of the government. A new em '
piro lias, as by magic, sprung into existence. San
Francisco promises at no distant day to become
another New York, and our prosperous trade in
the Pacific, amid the wonders of commerce to
bear the same relation to China and Japan which
that of the Atlantic coast bears to the Continent of
Europe and Great Britain. We have over four
millions of tonnage ; American vessels freighted
with the rich fruits of American industry, penetra
ting every sea and thousands of our countrymen,
whom business and enterprise has borne to distant
lands, or whom misfortune has wrecked on some
inhospitable shore, all look to their country’s flag
to protect them. Is our present Navy sufficient
for all these great purposes of defence and pro
tection I lam very far from intimating an opinion
that we should steadily maintain a naval force as
largo as that of some of tho powers mentioned.—
They have large colonial settlements on islands
aud continue remoto from their seat of government.
Their jealousies, their proximity to each other,
their peculiar form of government, all combine to
require for their purposes amr larger naval force
tbun we need. But while they are now annually
enlarging their’a, shall wo allow the disparity annu
ally to become greater I
After adducing maDy other reasons in favor of
an increase of the Navy, the Secretary thus con
cludes this branch of his interesting report:
Steam is unquestionably tho groat agent to be
used on ocean as well as for purposes of war as of
commerce. Tho improved system of screw propel
lers instead of sido wheels, is one of the grand de
siderata to render the use of steam effective in na
val warfare. When the bayonet was added to the
musket the invention was applaudod for placing
in the hands ot the soldier at one time two en
gines of destruction, and the introduction of the
screw propeller has been similarly appreciated, as
embracing without confusion two elements of pro
gress—the sail and the steam engine. Side wheel
steamers are much more impaired in their capa
•ily for sailing and consume too much coal for dis
tant countries. Those now on hand can be made
to answer well for short cruizes aud as despatch
vessels. Tho Berew propeller being upon a princi
ple not so much interfering with the sailing capa
city, with the improved models of tho present
day, can be so constructed as to sail as well as the
best clipper ships, aud reserve the use cf steam
for emergencies when greatest speed is required,
or when in a calm, a desirable position can be
more promptly and surely taken. The great ne
cessary expenses incidental to tho expedition to
Japan‘could have been materially, indeed one half
curta led, had it been in the power ofthe Depait
inent to havo the propellers instead of the side
wheel steamers, now costing bo much from the
consumption ot coal,
I recommend, therefore, that tho Department be
authorised to havo constructed at least six first
class steam frigate propellers. The opinion is en
tertained that that number may be built in our
several yards inadditiou to the worknowgoingon,
aud the repairs usually needed on tho return of
vessels from long cruises. It is estimated they will
cost between four and fivo millions of dollars, and
can be built in about twenty months, with tho
exception of some deficiency in the supply of white
oak and yellow pino, which can, without much
difficulty be procured. We have on hand at the
various yards ample material to accomplish what
is recommended.
There are two frigates—the Santee, at Kittery,
and the Sabine, at New York—which have been
on the stocks since 1819. They can be altered and
made to conform to modern improvements, and be
most useiul substitutes for two frigates of the
same class withdrawn worthless.
The old ship of the line, the Franklin, is being
repaired at Kittery, and the model maeh changed,
with a view to converting her into a first class
steam frigate. Should these recommendations be
adopted, our naval force will be materially strength
ened by tho addition of two first class sailing
frigates, and of several first class steam frigates,
capable of mounting 50 guns each—there being no
steamer at present of more than 10 guns. The
Secretarj is of opinion that it would be sound
policy to dispose of such vessels as are deemed
unfit tor service as vessels of war.
Faiivru of our Steamships.— This subject has
claimed the close attention of the Secretary, aud
sometime since he appointed a Board of three En
gineers and one Constructor tb inquire and report
to the Department the causes of the failure, and
the paities who were lesponsible. Their report is
on fi:e in '.he department. Although he has en
deavored to throw around recent contracts, safe
guards, by reserving the payment of one-half of
the contract price until the work is completed and
successfully tested, which he trusts may ensure
good results, he unhesi atingly renews the recom
mendation heretofore made; of the importance ol
establishing machine shops«t several Navy Yards
on the Atlantic and at San Francisco, on the Pa
cific, for the construction and repair of machinery
for steamships of war. Recent occurrences have
multiplied cogent arguments' in fovor of ttat poli
cy. With the exception of limited arrangements
in the Washington Navy Yagd, the government is
utterly dependant upon private contracts. The
Yard at New York is regarded as large and useful,
and well adapted by its p Hfcs for purposes ol naval
construction. Yet ween the steamer Princeton
returned from her cratiae on the fishing grounds, to
be repaired merely, ift had to leave the Navy
Yard for a private establishment.
It is submitted that it is important that the De
partment be authorized, when expedient, to in
crease the enlistment of men from the present
number of 7,500 to 10,000.
The suggestions of the Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery on the propriety of increasing the number
of the medical corps of the navy are commended
to a favorable consideration. '
The improvement of the marina barracks at the
several stations specified id the report of the com
i mandant, the increase of the corps, the polioy of
f adopting some plan for securing the services of
> officers educated and «• the officers of
the army and navy, are subject, it im said, deser
ving attention.
I St-organindion '•/ ihs Aacy. —On this subject the
Secretary says he cannot withhold the expression
ot opinion that the present organization of the
navy is not only essentially defective and unwise,
but is, in its practical operation, working palpable
and serious mischief to the efficiency and charac
ter of that branch of the public sendee.
And after referring to (he fact, that proposals for
radical reform, however much suggested by the
resuite of experience, observation, or reflection,
are often viewed with distrust and dou t, as rash
innovations upon familiar and long established
systems, clung to sometimes with temerity, and
abandoned generally, with reluctance, he proceeds
thus te point out the evils of the present system,
and the proposed reforms:
The great evil in our preseat system is that
neither merit, nor service, nor gallantry, nor ca
pacity, but mere seniority of commission, regu
lates promotion and pay. The gallant- chivalrous
men of the Navy feel subdued, diequited, discou
raged ; their ardor is chilled; the fire of their
young ambition and pride is well nigh extinguish
ed. Many are leaving the service to which they
have so fondly clung. Many remain only because
of the cherished expectation of reform. The offi
cer who encounters all the perils of the deep, wins
the admiration of the world for his brilliant
achievements, and makes his countrymen prouder
than ever of their country, returns to rest awhile
from his trials, but to feel mortified in seeing the
.ndolent and the imbecile, who have known no
tolls and have never met the enemy, promoted
over him.
Itis true that the Executive has power to some
extent tu interfere and exercise a discretion as to
promotion, but so fixed and well settled has teen
the almost uniform course since the organization
of the Navy of promotion according to seniority of
commission, that the effort by any Executive to
deviate from it without the sanction of law, could
only be made at the hazard of charges of favoritism
and prejudice, productive of a discontent as inju
rious probably as the evil itself. It is trueal o
that the Secretary of the Navy has the discretiona
ry power to pises officers on furlough and thereby
reauce their pay. It has frequently been done.
I have exercised the power myself.
Bu. in the abeeuc-- of Borne uniform rule, sane
tioned by law, the effort at discrimination, how
ever sincere and disinteres ed, is so embarrassed
with difficulty, by no means diminished by the in
terposing appeals of the friends of the parties,
that this power, if not paraiised, is divested almost
entirely of its salutary and corrective virtue.
To illustrate the unfairness of the present sys
tem, permit me to mention a few facts, not with
the view of invidious comparisons, but solely to
elucidate the subjeet. There are officers who have
been in the navy more thsn forty years, whose
total sea service is less than ten years, who re
ceive the same pay with those of their grade,
whose service is fifteen, eighteen, and more than
twenty years. These officers who are thus receiv
ing pay, prevent the promotion of those below
them, who havo seen more than twice their ser
vice at sea, and have helped to give their country
a name. Thore are inefficient officers who have
not done duty on sea or shore for twelve, fifteen,
and twenty yoers. There are lieutenants, who
have seen doable the service of some of higher
grade, aud reoeivo but half their pay. Many pass
ed midshipmen, of more than ten years sea ser
vice, whose pay on loave is six hundred dollars,
aud there are their superiors in rank, of less than {
ten years sea service, whose pay is twenty five
hundred dollars.
The pride of rank and position is the animating
element that imparts vigor to the arm, courage to
the heart, buoyanoy to the spirits of the fruitful
officers, aud there is a peculiar sensitiveness to the
slightest i.oglo-t. But in a country like ours, so
full of rich truits; inviting the enterprising, pre
senting so many paths through which the aspiring
may advance to fame and fortune; wlmt is there
in tho above outline of the picture which our
naval syetern exhibits to attract the accomplished
young men of the day. Tho timmid and the
; aggard aro promoted as rapidly as the brave aud
the active. The officer who has borne himself well
in twenty years service, amid tho stsrms and
dangers of the sea, beneath tropical Buns and
dangers and near unfriendly ccasts, on obtaining
the few months leave of absence, finds himßel)
enly receiving the same pay witli those of his own
;rade, who iiave lingered amid the oonjforts oi
iome, and rarely ever touched the deck of a ship,
lint it may be said the pay should be increased with
rank, and that tho officer of the lower grade should
be content until he attained a higher rank.
This reasoning, however, is met by conceding
the correctness of the principle, but protesting
against tho system which blocks up the path to
rauk by imbecility or incompetoncy, aud thus de
prives merit aud hard service both of rank and
pay. lam aware that it is an easier task to point
out defects than to prescribe remedies. But the
evils of our systom can hardly bo diminished by
time, aud no reform can be expeoted without effort.
I entertain the opinion that a retired list, on re
duced pay, for tho faithful who have become in
firm ; the discharge of the inefficient, who have no
claim on the country or their government for ser
vice rendered; promotion, regulated by capacity
and merit, and not by mere sonority of commission;
and pay to some extent controlled by sea service;
are reforms not only demanded by the condition
ofthe service and by consideration of justice, but
absolutely necessary to the preservation of effi
ciency and usefulnes.
There are officers whom the infirmities of age or
the ravages of disoaso incidental to the exposures
of a rough seafaring life, havo rendered uufit for
duty. They have been faithful public servants,
ever ready to obey orders, and, from their voca
tion, improvident for the future. On retiring such
men, to secure the aid of the vigorous and active,
a grateful country may well deal generously, aud
thus, at the same time, administer fondness to age,
aud fidelity and justice to the deserving. I believe
this plan of a retired list cau. be so arranged as to
protect the Treasury from the heavy drains of an
odious pension system. They are now all on pay.
Rcduc * the pay ofthe retired, stop the pay of the
discharged, organise thus a corps of efficient offi
cers, and, as a question of economy, this system,
with proper guards and restrictions, may beoome
one rather of retrenchment tlian extravagance.—
To apply principles and reduce them to practical
operation, may at first seem inconsistent and em
barrassing, but in common with many wno have
bestowod much consideration on the subject, 1 »m
persuaded that the difficulties are far from being
Insurmountable.
A board of officers, of various grades, carefully
selected by the President, can be convened peri
odically to report to him the names of those who,
in their judgment, should be made subjects of the
rules proscribed.
In the present system of pay, experience and
observation convince me that there is a radical er
ror. Although pay should not be, and is not, the
chief incentive to aotivity, yet every consideration
justifies the policy and propriety of, to some extent,
regulating pay by service. The difference between
leave of absence and pay is so very small that it
practically invites the officer to avoid sea-service,
and really makes it more profitable to be idle than
to labor. If sea service gave a curtain per cent,
increased pay, under proper limitations and re
strictions, the beneficial effects would be two-fold.
It would be but a J ust reward to diligence, and
would stimulate officers to go to sea, so as to swell
their income for themselves and families. 1 re
commend, therefore, a modification of our present
pay system in accordance with these views, aud 1
am satisfied it will promote aietire for sea service,
instead of a reluctant obedience to orders.
Modification qf the Syittm with regard to Seamen,
<tc.— On this point, alter discanting upon the diffi
culty attending the enlistment ot seamen for the
Navy, compared with the readiness with which
the commercial marine is supplied, the report says:
I propose some reform ot our system so as to
reward the meritorious, to elevate the charaoter ol
our aoamen, to give more respectability to their
pursuit, to cause them to become identified with,
incorporated into, and a part of the navy itself; to
pay them better, to encourage them to love the flag
under which they sail, and when they walk the
deck of the man of war in a foreign port and com
pare their condition with the sailors ot other gov
ernments, to feel sorno pride in being Amencan
sailors under American colors.
In the first place I deem it indispensable that
some plan be adopted by which our Beamon shall
be some more distinctly and permanently a part of
the navy , and attached to the service. Whenever a
ship ot war now returns from her three years
cruise, the officers are detached and granted a leave
of absence lor three months, with leave of absence
pay; but tie seamen are peremptorily discharged
—disconnected from the service. If they have been
meritorious, I propose that on their return they be
granted an honorable discharge (to be considered
a leave of absence ou pay) if within a certain time
they choose to re-enlistin the service. This would
possess a two-fold virtue—of fair and generous
treatmentat parting, aud an invitation to continue
a member ot a family caring for them during a
temporary absence. They will soon regard the
ship of war as their heme; they will feel that they
are a part of the navy c-f their country; they will
compare their condition with that of the seamen of
the mercantile marine, appreciate their advantage,
and cling to the service.
The report proceeds to suggest the payment of
seamen in the United StatesNovy, at a rate equal
to that of wages paid in the merchant marine.
The rosulte from the abolition of punishment
by flogging ore approved, bulsomething ia required
as a substitute. The suspension from labor aud
confinement of offenders, adds to the burthen and
is oppressive to those who ere faithful and obedi
ent. It ia proposed, therefore, to punish the lag
gard and insubordinate by a forfeiture of pay, not
to the government, but to th tjaithfut sailor, and he
witl do the additional labor with additional good
will, and without a murmur.
If the deserter leaves his shipmates overtasked
with increased burdens hy hia desertion, change
the present regulation—let the deserter’s pay be
forfeited to the faithful prjrtion of the crew , and
not, as now, to the government.
The action in this matter, it is proposed to refer
to a commission, constituted of certain officers of
each ship, subject to the approval of the com
manding officer.
The estimates for the support of the navy and
the marine corps for the year ending June 80tb,
1855, and for all objects comiug under the oontrol of
this department, are in the aggregate $11,780,515 19
From which deduct special objects,
including transportation ot the
mails in steamship* 8,897,344 00
Leaves for the support of the navy
and marine corps $g gsj 171 is
The total amount drawn from the treasury dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 80lh. 1853, as ex
hioited by the statement of appropriations forth©
naval service, prepared by the second Comptroller
of the Treasury, was $12,091,120 87
From which deduct payments 1,111,454 79
Gives.. $10,979,666 06
As the total expenditures for all ob
jects undei the control of the Navy
Department; but of this amount
there was expended for special ob
jects the sum of 4,039,942 *7
Leaving $6,089,728 71
as the legitimate expenditures for the support of
the navy and marine corps for the fiscal year end
ing June 80th, 1853.
On the 30th Jane, 1353, the unexpected balance
of all appropriations coming under the cognixance
of the Navy Department, was $2,220,276 45. This
amount will he required for th e expenditure* for
the current fiscal year, in addition to the appropri
ations made for the fiscal year ending June 80th,
Certain reform in the system of contracts, with
a view to prevent speculation, is suggested.
A change in the organixatiou of the Navy De
partment, by the establishment of a Bureau of
Personnel, to facilitate the detailing of offioers for
duty, is projected. The report concludes:
I have thus, sir, taken the liberty to present for
consideration, many changes which, in my opin
ion, will promote organisation, discipline end
economy. There are practical reforms connected
with this branch of the public service, which need
not be obtruded on your attention, in this report,
but which every effort will be to effect.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, your
obedient servant, J. c. Dorant.
To the President of the United Slates.
BTbe Swedish brig Minina, Cant. Bydin, arrived
at this port yeeterday, reports that on the 2d inst,
in Ist 28 deg. long. 97 deg., she wea alongside of
what appeared to be a cotton loaded brig, on fire,
but 00 aid not make her out, as aba was badly burnt.
[CteriMtm Oouritr.
Saerelary ot the Treasury's Report.
We make the following abstract of this impor
tent document, omitting such portions as have
been already published, or era of minor interest
wi h respect to public affairs. A general abstract
of reoeipts and expenditures, together with tho
amount of the public debt redeemed, was contain
ed in the President's Message. After a detailed
statement of those matters, and a narrative of pro
ceedings relative to the redemption of the public
debt, we find the subjoined passage respecting
the business es the oountry, aad the modification
of the tariff:
The imports of the fiscal year 1858, including
specie, have been $287,978,647, and the experts
have been $280,452,250. A filir estimate for pro
fits on our exports aud the freight of onr ves>.-e!s
would cast the balatico of this account iu onr fa
vor, without estimating the money brought in by
emigrants, ot which no acoount is taken. It is be
lieved that a large stook of imported merchandise
lemains in the hands of the mcrchauts, and l <r
that reason, aud because of the stringency of tl.u
money market both here and in England, it is cal
culated that there will be, daring the remaining
three quarters of the year, a diminished importa
tion, oompared with that of the first quarter.
The estimate of the fiscal year 1855 has not
been made to exceed that of 1858, for tire reason
that it is believed that the causes of diminished
importations during the latter part of the fl-c.-d
year 1854 will be extended into part of the sue
ceeding fiscal year, and because the agitatiou ot a
reduction of the tariff will havo a tendoney lo pre
vent importations beyond the actual Jemaud for
consumption.
bull n is believed that the receipts of the fiscal
year J 855 will bo sufficient to meet the expendi
ture* of the year, and a reasonable purchase of ihs
public debt, and justify a reduction of the duties
by adding to the free list and reducing the tax up
on many other articles of importation.
The table I, accompanying thi l report exhil its
a separate list of the foreign articles, which ii is
hereby proposed shall be added to the free list for
tho purpose of reducing the revenue. The reve
nue collected from the c nicies in table 1, for tie
last year, is about $8,000,000; in which amount,
it may be computed, the reveuue will be reduced,
by the adoption of the proposed aaditicual free
list.
This will leave the revenue larger than a proper
and economical administration of the government
will require ; and for the purpose of further re
duotion, it in now proposed to arrange the artic'o*
paying duties in two classes—the one class to p-.y
what may be cansidered tho high duty of 100 por
cent., and the other class to pay the moderate duty
of 25 per cent., and to include all imported articles
not in tho free liet, nor in the table at high duti ».
This equalization will roduce the revenue about
*4. 500,000. This still leaves the revonue comps,
ted upon the imports of 1853 at about $45,000,00u
from customs ; Delow which point it is not pro
posed to reduce tho duties until the public debt
is paid. Tho ohange now proposed in the rato of
doty is designed tc take effect from and after the
Ist of January, 1855.
The effect of making the duties 25 per cent., on
allanicles.imported not included in the tree and
higher lists, will be to give greatly less trouble in
the collection of tho revenue, and to*raise the du
tießon some articles and reduce them on others.—
When the duties are raised, the change niay act in
restraint of importation, and when reduced, in
their favor and the one result, to some extent, will
counteract the other.
Tho proposed reduction, had it been applied
during the last year, would have lett on abundant
revenue for all the reasonable wants of the go
vernment in time of peace, and a low tho p.opcr
addition to the army and navy to meet tho exigon
cies of an augmenting population and an increa*
ing commerco, and leave the receipts from the sale
of public lands to be applied to the purchase of the
nnblio debt, to which those proceeds are pledged
bylaw.
Uis not proposed to enter into any extended ar
gument to prove that the articles iu table 1 should
be added to the free list, nor to prove tho proprie
ty of the proposed reduction of duties to tho uni
form standard of 25 per cent. Let the tariff be re
duced as Congress, in view of the present wants
of the government, shall deem best, tho increasing
population, production, industry and enterprise of
the nation will still necessarily aid to the importa
tions, and consequently to the revenuo, what shall
be needed for increased expenses.
The tables accompanying this report exhibit the
free lists of England, France, Belgium, Portugal,
Brazil, Austria, Spain, Kussia, Cuba, the Zoll Vo
rein. Chili, Netherlands, Hanse Towns, Norway,
Mexico, and Sweoden, and mark the progress of
free trade, among commercial nations. Unre
stricted commerce, binding tho nations of tho earth
in stronger bands of peace by mutual benefits, has
numerous and increasing advocates in this and
other commercial countries. The principle of free
trade may not yet bo sufficiently verified from r x
pcrionco, in thiß and other natious, to justify its
full adoption, but the progress towards free trade,
both publio opinion and public interest. Ii is
considered that the taking off the duty on the raw
material usod in our manufactories will counteract
the reduction of duties on foreign manufactures,
and, when compared with tho operations of tho
present tariff, will not materially affect the inter
ests of domeßtio industry or commerce.
It is not proposed to change tho principle of ad
valorem duties, but it is for tho consideration of
Congress whether a specific duty on iron, made
from the average of tho last three or four years’
ad valorem duties, might not give greater stability
to the iron business, and more satisfaction to con
sumers, and, at the same time, prove oqually bene
ficial to the revonue.
It is proposed to mako salt free of duty. The ’
average annual revonue from that article, for tho ]
five years to 80th June, 1852, is only $282,281, i
whilo the annual fishing bounties exclusive of the
drawbaok onpickled fish, for which the salt duty I
is a pretext, amount to $289,418, besides othtr
heavy annual exponsos to prevent frauds. A re
port upon thosubject of the fishing bouutios from
5. Ross Browne, with its references, is herewith
submitted. For the reasons stated in that report,
it is recommended that the fishing bounty bo t o i
pealed, and that branch of industry bo loft to the i
fair competition which causes other maratimo on
tenprises to flourish. ,
Tho tableß of imports and exports for tho fiscal
year ending SOth June, 1858, accompany this re
port, and heretofore mentioned, compares favora
bly with those of precoding years, and marks our
increasiug capacity for commercial intercourse.—
The table of tonnage, which also accompanies
this report, shows that our tonnage is now
4,407,010 tons, and exceeds that of any preceding
yuar by 280, ,00 tons. These tables prove that we
enjoy a prosperous commerce, with an increasing
capacity to extend it.
The table exhibiting the operations of tho mint
also accompanies this report. It shows tho entire
coinage to 81st October last to have boon $870,008,-
195.50 ; the gold coinage, from tho Ist January to
the 81st October of tho ytarlßsß, to hevo been
$46,998,955.60, and the silver coin go $6,999,225,
and provos an active and growing demand for gold
and silver as a currency for actual use, whilst the
imports of gold and silver, including wlmt is
brought to the Atlantic from California, without
estimating for that brought iu by emigrants, com
pared with the exports of gold and silver, prove
that, within four years, tho largo amount of. $135,-
972,095.78 has been added to the gold and silver,
Coin remaining in the country.
Should this increase continue for but a short
term of years, this country will be able to dispense
with banks of issue and their attendant evils, and
have the gold and silver currency contemplated by
the constitution. The operations of the mint aud
its branches for the past year show a very lavor
able result, and the recoinage of silver has, in many
places, romoved the inconvenience arising from
small bank noteß and want of change. It may
reasonably be expected that the supply, in tho
course of a few years, will be ample, and extended
to every section of the country.
It is thought that a coinage or an alloy resem
bling German silver may be beneficially substi n
ted for the copper, and experiment* to that end
have been directed. Should they prove favorable,
the result will be presented during the session.
The branch mint at Ban Franoisco has been con
tracted for, to be furnished and ready for the coin
age of $80,000,000 per annum, by the Ist of Febru
ary next, and there is ev, ry reason to believe that
the contract will be complied with, and the mint
there put into operation by that tirno, thus shun
dantly supplying the people of the Facific coast
with com, for all tho purposes of exchange and
commerce, from their own mines.
Besides the $2,243,000, which was found at the
commencement of my official duties to have been
advanced to agents for the purchase ot tho public
debt, it was ascetrained that the futber sum of
$475,000 was in the hands of agents under agree
ments to transfer the same for the department to
different places of deposit, together with the sti .
of $2,226,982 27 unaocouiited for, and designed to
pay interest, &c.
The withdrawal of this large sum of $4,914 682
27 from tho treasury, where the law requires it to
be kept, and its deposit in the hands of agonls
for considerable periods of time being deem id
haxardouß to the treasury, if not in direct violation
of the law, it was thought best to reolaim the
amount and abandon that mode of transfer and
paying interest, &c., and to effect the trar.stors hy
thesaloof drafts at the point where thej moi. y
was needed for disbursements, as authorised by
law O' by an actual transfer bv an officer of the de
partment, aud to have the in erest, &e., paid by
the officers of the treasury.
The plan adopted answera all the requirements
of the service, with all necessary economy and
dispatoh, and with less hazard than the prorioua
one. It is proper to state that all the above sums
have been replaced in the treasury except SIOO,OOO,
for which suit has been instituted at Columbus,
Ohio, and is still pending. A pledge of stocks of
various descriptions was taken for part of the
$4,844,982 27, but none had been taken for the
SIOO,OOO in suit in Ohio, and there is some appre
hension that that sum will be lost.
Upon a careful examination and consideration of
the treasury acts, it was considered within the
power and duty of the department, if not absolute
ly required, to canse the public money to be al
ways in the treasury, or in the custody of the as
sistant treasurers and depo-itories designated by
law, until regularly withdrawn for the purpose of
disbursement in accordance with appropriations ;
and that all powers vested in the department in
relation te tho collection, safe-keeping, transfer,
and disbursement of the public money, should be
entrusted to and exercised by its officers. That
Elan has been adopted and adhered to, and no dif
culty or inconvenience has arisen from the work
ing of the system, and it is believed none can
arise. .
The residue of the report includes a statement
of proceedings respecting the lease of certain pro
perty in New York for an assay and melting and
refining office. An exhibit respecting certain
claims made by the officers of the customs in New
York, for perquisites oonsistingcf one-half of the
amount ot fines and penalties imposed for viola
tion of the revenue laws. A review of certain re
forms instituted in the several auditor*’ offices;
notice of the coast survey, and other matters per
taining to the general supervision of the depart
ment. The report concludes as follows:
The resolution of the Senate of the 19th of Janu
ary, 1858, requiring the Secretary of the Treasury
to have prepared and submitted to the Senate, at
its next session, a general revenne law, with a
view of superseding all existing laws upon the
subject, &?., has claimed attention; and some pro
gress has been made in the work, which it is ex
pected will be presented, in whole or in part, dur
ing the session, and in time for the conlideration
of Congress.
The circular instructions issued by me from
time to time, and not hereinbefore mentioned,
also accompany this report.
All which is respectfully submitted,
Jakes Guthbie, Stentary of the Ireaeury.
To the Hon. Linn Boyd, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
Abstract the Be port- or Commissioner of Indian
Affairs.
The following are some of the most important
extracts from the report of the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs to the Secretary of the Interior :
Sir—l have the honor to submit a general view
of the preeent condition pf our Indian relations,
and statement of tho operations of this branch of
the pnblic service during the past year.
Tne whole number of Jndians without our limits
is estimated at 400,000.' About 18,000 yet linger
in some of the States east of the Mississippi
’ rivsr—principally in New York, Michigan and
Wiaoonain ; the remainder, oonaiating of Chero
kee*. Choctaw* and Seminole*, being in North
Oarolina, Misaiseippi and Florida.
The number in Minnesota and along tho fron
- tiers of tho Western States to Texas, comprising
e mainly emigrated tribes, U estimated at 110,000 ;
t those of the Plains and Rocky Mountains, and not
t within any of our organized territories at- 68,000;
j those in Texas at 29,000; those in New Mexico at
. 48,000; those in California atloO.oOO; those in
I Utah at 12,000; and those in the territories of
Oregon and Washington at 28,000.
• The dictates of humanity and good policy alike
; require the early and effective interposition of our
government in respeot to the Indians of Michi
gan. Many of them being without auy settled
places of habitation, and gradually imbibing tho
worst vices of civilization, are becoming vitiated
and degraded. Those of their more fortunate
brethren who have enjoyed the ad vantages of fixed
locations, present a much more favorable aspect.
Most of them have comfortable homes, aud under
the influence of the devoted efforts of soveral
Christian denominations, are gradual) - improving
and acquiring the habits and tastes of civilized
hie, Bya provision of the State Constitution they
are entitled to citizenship on becoming qualified
therefor by intelligence and good character, and
abandoning their tribal connection ; and numbers
have maniiehted a proper appreciation of this high
privilege, and a laudable ambition to fit themselves
for it.
By treaty these Indians have the right to a
home west of the Mississippi, should they decide
•o emigrate; but there is no prospect of their
over being willing to do bo, and the oitizens of
Michigan, it is understood, entertain no desire to
"®Fe them expelled from the oountry and home of
their forelathers. Suitable locations, it is under
stood can be found for them in the State, where
they can be concentrated under circumstances fa
vorable to their comfort and improvement with
out detriment to State or individual interests, and
early measures for that purposes should be adopt-
Nsbrasxa.—The following extract contains all
that relates to the Nebraska question :
By a provision contained in act of Congross, ap
proved tho 8d of March last, the President was
authorized to eutor into negotiations with the Iu
dian tribes west of the States of Missouri and lowa
for the purposo of procuring their assent to the
settlement of our citizens upon tho lauds claimed
by them, and of extinguishing their title in whole j
or In part to those lands. Tno Commissioner of ‘
Indian Affairs was designated by the President as ,
the officer of the Indian Department to conduot ,
tho necessary negotiation*. ,
The Commissioner hold counoils with evory
tribe whom he visited, and disclosed to them the
objeot of his journey to their country. He found J
the Indian’s mind in an unfavorable condition to '
reoeivo and calmly consider his message. As he 1
progressed in his journey, and conferred with the ,
tribes, tho difficulty was gradually removed. ’
Before the Commissioner left the oountry, quite !
a change was perceptible among tho Indians, and !
it is believed that, with but few exceptions, tho ,
tribes will next spring enter into treaties and dis- j
pose of large portions of their country, and some j
of thorn will soli tho whole of thoirland.
Tho condition of the Indians located west of
Missouri and lowa ia not as prosperous, or their
advancement in civilization as rapid as the official
reports nunually received from thatpait of the f
country would authorize us to expect.
Vast amounts of money have been expended by
the government for the sustenance, comfort, and
civilization of ttoso nnfortunate pooplo ; and the
missionary has occupied that field of labor
long and faithfully. But notwithstanding all that
has been done by the government and good men, J
the experiment has measurably failed. The efforts
of the teacher and divino are counteracted to a
very great extent, by influences of an adverse cha
racter, and which it is presumed, will predominate
so lone as these Indians are permitted to remain ,
whore they now reside.
Tho acquisition of Texas, New Mexico, nnd our .
Pacific possessions, and tho vast annual emigration ,
which passes through the Indiau country; and ,
over the Indian reservations on its journey thither
and which was not anticipated atthe time tho In- ,
diar.B wore located thore, rondor it absolutely ne- c
cessary that they should bo plaood out of tho paths „
of the emigrants as fsr as praoticuble. Tho inter
ests of both require it. In the present condition 8
of the Indian no good results to him from his con- ,
tact with the emigrant, while the latter is always
embarrassed on his journey, and frequently iu ,
jurod by the presence of the former.
Except the Wyandots and Ottawas, who havo a „
few simple laws, all the Indian tribes north of tho ,
Cherokee lino are without any prescribed form ot
government. In my judgmont, tho interests of the ,
Indians require that civil government be immedi- ,
ately organized in the territory. The Governor ..
discharging, by virtue of his office, tho duties of i
Superintendent of Indian Affairs, ar.d having a die
rect oversight of the Indiau servieo there, would .
exercise a happy influence, not only on the border u
tribes, but in a brief space of time, on the Indians u
of the plains.
In tlie animal report of the 80th Novomber,
1848, the then Commissioner of Indian Atfairssug
jested the polioy of procuring and keeping open
portions of the lands west of Missouri and lowa,
for the egress and expansion of onr own popula
tion and the same measure has boon urged in several
successive annual reports. The necessity of
opening au amplo western outlet for our rapidly
increasing population seems to have been clearly
foresoen oy this Department. The negotiations
with the Indians, who will have to bo disturbed,
and the arrangements necessary for their peaceful
and comfortable re-location, requiring timo and
deliberation, it is to bo regretted that tno authority
aud means for the accomplishment of the object
wore not given more in advance of the oxigeuey
which has occurred, aud whioh appears to require
proceedings oi a more precipitate oharaator than
should have beon permitted to become necessary,
The preparation of a large portion of that coun
try for settlement, by the removal of tho Indians,
would open tip, in a more desirable locality, homes
for tho enterprising and hardy pioneers who are
ready to occupy it, and by their energies spoedily
found a State, tho beneficial influences of which,
from its position, would be of incalculable advan
tage to tho Indian, as woli as to tho Government
and people of the United States.
And it is recommended that a further appropri
ation be made, ourly in the next session, for tho
purpose of treating with the tribes indicated by
tho law oflostsossion, and extension of authority,
bo that treaties, if deemed necessary, either to sup
ply the emigrated tribes with new homes, or other
wise may bo made with tho other Indians, in what
is known as Nebraska. These treaties can, it is
believed, all be made in the mouths of April and
May next, and submitted to the Senate in ample
timo for Congress to establish a civil Government
at its next session.
The whole amount payablo and to be expended
for and on account of the Indian service, the pre
sent fiscal year, is $1,015,785.60.
Os whioh $582,907.81 is for monoy annuities;
$1*4,676.50 for goods and provisions; $61,881.89
for educational, $94,818.80 for agricultural purpo
ses and mechanical aßsistanoe, and $189,870.50 for
other miscellaneous purposes for the benefit of the
Indians.
In the annual report of last year tho fuot was
referred to, that stipulations in various Indian
treaties, requiring large amounts to be invested in
safe and [rofltable stocks, for the benefit of the In
dians have never been carried out, the United Statos
having reloaned tho principal and paid the inter
ests thereon from the treasury from year to year.
The several amounts to be thus invested, Bhould
the suggestion be approved, are as follows :
Ist. Amount required by treaty stipulations to be
invested in stocks, but which has
not been $8,898,800.00^
2d. Amount funded or held in trust
and interest paid thereon by the
United States 4,844,000.00
Brd. Principal ats percent, of “permanent annui
ties,” and other permanent dues paid to aud ex
pended.
The judicious investment of this large sum,
while in no way prejudicial to the interests of the
Indians concerned, and capable of being made, to
some extent beneficial to them, would be attended
with advantage to the United States, first, in ab
sorbing a considerable portion of the present large
and useless surplus of funds accumulated in tno
Treasury ; and second, in relieving the govern
ment from the payment of the immense sums
whioh the annual interest and payments on the
above stated principals must eventually amount to,
the interest equalling tho principal every twenty
years. Nor could this measure be without advan
tage to the States, whose stocks might bo selected,
and to the community generally, diffusing as it
would, a considerable sum throughout the country
and keeping at home valuable means of invest
ment, as well as the interest thereon, whioh might
otherwise have been sent abroad.
On the important and deeply interestingsubjcct
of the civilization and improvement of our Indiana
I have but little to say; less, doubtleaa, than may
be expected, considering the flattering accounts
of the “rapid improvement” and “rapid advanoe
of civilization” of the various frontier tribes gene
rally contained in the reports on the subject or their
condition andprospects. Judging from these in past
years, most or the tribes that have been under oar
immediate supervision for considerable periods
should, by this time, have attained to an advanced
state of civilization and improvement; bat, unhap
pily, this is not the case with any. \et, that ma
ny have made an encouraging degree of progress
in acquiring the elements of a rude civilization,
cannot bs denied.
Much has certainly been effected, but far more
remains to be done, to secure and accomplish the
full and complete regeneration of this siuguiar,
but interesting race within our borders; but the
object is a noble one, and in all respects deserves
the attention and energies of the Government and
of a great Christian people.
Very respectfully, your obd’tservt,
Gao. W. Manypksny, Commissioner.
Hon. R. McClelland, Sec’y of the Interior.
Report of the Secretary of War.
The annual report of Col. Jefferson Davis
Secretary of War, contains a variety of interesting
facts, and recommends several important reforms
in the army of the United States. The following
is a condensed view of its prominent statements
and suggestions:
The authorised strength of the United States
army is 18,821 men »»d officers; but the actual
strength, according to the latest returns, is only
10,417, of which number 8,878 are employed in the
frontier departments, or are now on their way to
them. It is stated, further, that the measures
taken for the protection of our frontiers have been
successful; that the troops everywhere have been
actively and constantly employed; that Indian de
predations have been comparatively uufrequent,
and, except in California and Oregon, have not at
tained more than a local importance.
New posts are to Vie established in the Indian
country west of the Mississippi, in more favorable
positions, to enable the Department to dispose
with a number of the smaller and less important
posts. A greater force is also to be employed for
the protection of the emigrants crossing the plains.
A majority of the eases of Indian depredations
in Texas which have come to the knowledge of
the Department, have been by Indians from Mexi
can territory. Maj. Gen. Smith, aided by an ex
perienced officer of engineers, is selecting sites foa
permanent fortifications on the Eio Grande—on™
of which will be opposite El Paso and another at
the Camanche crossing.
It is the intention of the Department that, os
soon as possible, a considerable force shall be sent
to the Pacific coast, and one of the Brigadier Gen
erals of the Army ordered to the command. Nine
companies of artillery are posted in Florida; to aid
the effort now in progress there to effect the re
moval of the Indians. Coercive measurce are to
be used if found necessary. Two of the regiments
of artillery are to be arranged ontheCanadianfron
tier and the Atlaatic and Gulf coasts; a third on
the Rio Grande boundary, and a fourth on the Pa -
cific coast. Os the cavalry regiments, one will be
required in Texa», one in New Mexico, and the re
maining are for the Western frontier. A fourth
regiment of cavalry is asked of Congresa by the
Secretary. Three regiments ot infantry are re
quired in Texas, besides two on the frontier west
of the MiasioeirP* one in New Mexico, and one in
the Indian country of the Pacific. It is the pur
pose of the department to pest the troops in large
bodies at commanding positions, instead of dis
persing them among numerous small posts.
In consequence ot the difficulty of keeping the
ranks lull,‘,the Secretary proposes—lst, an increase
of the present pay of the oommon soldier; 2d, sn
additional increase for each successive period of
five years, so long as he shall remain in the army;
Bd, provision for the promotion to the lowest
grades of oomatiwioned officers of such of the
VOL. LXVI.-NEW SERIES VOL. XVJX--NO. 49.
i- nou-oommiasioned officer* of the army** may be
g found qualified for, and by their character and
I w to, »noh advancement. Also, that
• ?°j c * ,er Who, having been honorably dis-
I sor ' ,ioe of the United States,
n h„ * ,'?j, tb ; n . ona month thereafter, reenliet, shall
r t 0 'wo dollars per month in addition
f fli“ ryp *y° fhiß for the first ne
.no,?si ®’ a Jo, m »ftor the expiration of his first
K d “ furlh ® r >™ of one dollar per
r OD A h { ? p«,tod of five years; so
' l0 2&*V 18 Bhall remim oontinuonaly in the army.
1 The Secretary argues elaborately ii favor of the
> increase of the army, showing the actual ueoeaaity
t for such a measure. He rooommendathat the min
i imum organization of all companlea be fixed, aa in
the monnted riflomon, at 61 privates, and that there
be added to the present military establishment one
regiment of dragoons and two regiment* of rifle
men, which would give a minimum organisation
of 15,628 officers and men, which may be expanded,
if the limit fixed by the law of Jane 7th. 1860, be
oontinnod, to 17,114, and ou a war ostabliahment,
of 12S privates per oompany. to 27,818, thus provi
ding fora state of war an effective increase or from
10,000 to 12,000 men without the creation of new
regiments. Gen. Scott recommends a larger In
crease. The Secretary reoommends, also, that an
other company of sappers and miners be added to
the engineer corps.
With a nnmber of other recommendations calcu
lated to render the army more efficient and oapable
of enduring the hardships of active servioe, tho
Secretary proceeds to speak of tho necessity of
enoouraging regularity and uniformity in the
militia; and in connection with this subject, he
reoommends providing the militia with the proper
books for taotical instructions. Tho condition of
the Military Academy is favoiably spoken of, and
the Academic term is, by the Board, reoommended
to be increased to five years.
From the New York Herald of Sunday, lltt ♦*«<•
Another Awful Conflagration.—Harper’s Estab
lishment In Kulns.
Franklin square yesterday afternoon was the
scono of one of tho most disastrous conflagrations
which wo have been called upon to record for a
long time. Several buildings were, within a few
hours, transformed from gigantic warehouses into
smouldering ruins, and hundreds of artisans and
workmen engaged in comfortable occupations wort
within the same time, robbed of employment, and
thrown destitute upon the world. The fire com
menced a litlio after one o’olock in the afternoon,
in tho oxtensive publication establishment of Har
pers Brothers, ju-tt as the employe* of theplaoo
wore resuming their labors after the dinner hour.
Thoro were, yesterday, numberless rumors as to
tho cause of the conflagration. The most oommon,
and perhaps, tho most reliable, however, ia that a ,
boy dropped a lamp into the campheno in tho
ongine room, when ft was being used for washing
the rollers of the printing presses. This accounts
for tho sudden spread of the flames, in an instant, ,
almost wrapping the entire establishment in one
sheet of flame. The building being ffilied with
papor and matter of a light and combustible na
ture, the ignition irom roof and basement was
almost like tho flashing of powder. To use the
language of one of the police officers on the ground
at tho time“ When tho report of fire was first
given, 1 went to work carrying out books, Ac.,
bent on saving as much as possiblo. While 1
was taking the first armful across tho street I oould
see no smoke, or nothiug else that looked like fire,
and I thought a bucket of water bad onded tho
affair. In less than a minuto I looked towards tho
building again, and flames were pouring out of
every window, from the roof to the very floor.”
At about two o’clock the sight wss awfully
grand. By this timo nothing was standing of Har
pers’ immense warehouse but the outside waits,
and within these the angry flames were sporting
like infant demons. It looked like one huge cup
of liquid flames, foaming and swelling, and
tossing to and fro, in reality a lake of fire.
At this hour the apprehension of the specie- i
tors was truly horrible. There was no reason to i
doubt tho destruction of many blocks in this vi- i
ciuity. Tho wind wus very high, the largo ooals I
oi fire were carried oil to tho distance of Bookman
street, and even there fell thick and fast upon the I
roofs of buildings and tlio heads of spectators. ]
From Hsrpors’ buildings tho flames ignited with 1
tho opposite side of Pearl street, although very t
wide at this place, and lor a time there was overy i
appearance that this block would be lioked up by i
tho increasing fire. <
It wus not many minutes after the first report of t
the lire, before an immense oonoourso of our citi- t
zens assembled at the scene of the disaster, filling i
up for a long distance every stroot and avonue i
loading to Franklin square. With the speed of <
eleotrioity the report was eohoed from tongue to t
tongue tbroughont the city, that Harpers' esta- i
blisliment was burning down. Every one who i
had a moment to spare immediately directed his I
footsteps towards the spot, anxious to know for t
certain whether this extensive establishment was c
tho seat of the fire. The volumes of smoke whioh t
rolled up in the air were immense and dark.
utter the tire a heavy oloud of smoke bung over
tho oity, filling many .of tho dawn town streets to I
a.burdensome degree. During tho afternoon, it c
was the only topic of conversation from the Bslte- 2
ry to Harlem. “Harpers’ are burning down,” said a
our first informant, at about half-past one o’clock ;
“ Harpers’ are in ruins,” said the sooond, in less
than half an hour afterward. t
During the afternoon there were various reports
as to the number of acoidents and loss oflifo. At
one time the rumor wua that at least half a dosen
females were buried beneath the ruins. Many
were ta be found, who bud seen Bovoral others,
who had seen any quantity of dead and dying
carried this way ana that. There was no ono to
ne found who hud seen suoh sights themselves.
Upon strict inquiry we were happy to learn that
all those reports wore groundless.
There were many miraoulous and hairbreadth es
capes, but no lives are known to be Tost. The
only reported injury which wo could plaoe any
faith in was that a young lady, through her fright,
had jumped out of the fifth story window and bro
ken both her legs.
At a lato hour in tho evening this was denied. W e
believe tbo truth is, a young lady did jump out of
one of the windows, but oscaped without any seri
ous injury.
Another young lady had her dress take fire,
aud saved herself only by stripping it off. when she
was taken up by Offioor Master?,on, of the Chief’s
office, and conveyed to a house on the opposite side
of the street. This, we are happy to say, is, so far
as heard from, the extent of the record of acci
dents aud injuries usually attendant upon such
disasters as that of yesterday.
As soon as the fire had extended across Pearl
streo’, the efforts of the firemen were divided. The
first buildiug whioh ignited on this side of the
Btroet, was the Walton House, of Bevolutionary
memory. This was No. 828 Pearl, and every ef
fort of tho gallant firemen to preserve it on ao
count of its historical associations were of no
avail.
In a sow moments it was spread over with flames,
and nothing remained of it except tho front wall
and the lower story. This building, being one of
the few metropolitan remains of otuor times, de
serves an obituary at present.
The Walton House. —The Walton House was a
la’go three story edifice, built in the English baro
nial style of tho last century, ltwas eroded by an
aristocrutio gentleman, from whom it took its
name, neur a century ago. Until very lately, when
its front was altered tor an oniigraut boarding
house, the portal was in fine keeping with the style
of architecture whioh, in the day it was built, distin
guished the English patricians from the plebeians.
The armorial bearing of the Walton &mily, sup
ported by two fluted eolumus in front, were, until a
tew years ago, preserved; but at last the insignia
of royalty fell before the advance of republicanism,
and the royal emblem of the aristocratic Waltons
gave place to the sign of an emigrant boarding
house keeper.
When the Walton House was first ereoted there
was but one building on that side of the street,
betwoen Peck slip and the commencement of
Cherry street. At this time there were not half a
dozen buildings in Pearl street, north of Franklin
square, and for many years afterwards, this now
populous and densely settled vioinity, comprised
down towards Boosovelt, James and Oliver streets,
an impassible bog, called “Swamp meadow.”
That section of the eity still called tho “ISwamp,”
from Beekman to Frankfort streets, was then
nothing but a wet, boggy waste, covered with
trees and bushes, a great resort for sportsmen in
search of all kinds of game.
When tho Walton House was built in 1764, it
was a matter of surprise to many of the honest citi
zens of that timo that its proprietor should ohoose
a site so far out of town, it being then almost in the
eastern extremity of this city. This edifice was
the prido and admiration of ouroitizens in former
days, and there are many alive now who well ro
member when, for good conduct of school, they
have enjoyed whatthey once considered a delight
ful Subbuth walk out of town, to look at Boss Wal
ton’s fine mansion.
ffl’ln latter years, the fine dwelling of Boss Wal
ton, as ho was called in old Dutch parlauoe, has
been used for hotel purposes, and as strange aa it
may seem, has had its day in that line, as it first
had as a private residence. In Goodrich’s picture
of New York, published in 1821 we read the fol
lowing notice, under the head of “Prinoipal Ho
tels” in the eity
“Walton House, No. 826 Pearl street, between
Peek slip and Dover street, in Franklin square,
kept by S. Bachus. Prices, $1 per day, $4 per
week, $260 per year.”
For tho last few years this once famous place has
been used as an emigrant boarding house, and its
stately halls, once trod by those in whose veins
flowed “the blood of all the Howards." have re
sounded with the revelry of noisy foreigners, and
been darkened by tbo democratic smoko of huge
Dutch tobacco pipes. It was yesterday made fuel
for consuming flames, and nothing of it now remains
but the ruins of what it was.
Adjoining the Walton Houso was the Franklin
square Hotel, whioh ehared the fate of its neigh
bors, and is now a total wreck.
Next to this hotel was the extensive bakery es
tablishment oi ex-Alderman James Kelly, No. 830
Pearl street. It was fora longtime feared this
would go with the rest, bnt Mr. Kelly, being an
old favorite of the fire department, an ex-member
himself, every nerve of the hereto firemen waa
stretched to save bis dwelling. Wet blankets were
thrown out of his windows, and his roof was kept
well flooded. Notwithstanding all this he sustain
ed some damage, but not so serious as It would have
been, but for the especial aid of bisgnllant brother
firemen. A hole was burned through hie roof, and
he susta ned some damage by water. Otherwise
he was not injured, but will be able, without inter
ruption. to continue the dispensation of his cele
brated broad and oakes to an extensive patronage.
Cute Stkeit.—At an early hour in the evening
the appearance of the ruins on Cliff street, was
beatitully terrific. The entire establishment of the
Messrs, liarpers was one mass of rubbish, compri
sing six houses on Cliff street, running through
to Pearl, and taking in the same number of houses
on that street. Those on Cliff street were num
bered 82, 84, 86, 88, 90 snd 92. On the
opposite side of Cliff street, the buildings Noe.
ft and 88, also occupied by the Messrs. Harpers,
were much scorched, but nothing more. Os the
twelve buildings of th ■ Harpers’ between Cliff
and Pearl Btreets, all that now marked the spot are
a few smoking walls. The firemen were still di
recting their hose upon the spot, and heavy dense
volumes of smoke rolled up from under the fallen
mass*
Peaui Street. —On this street the eeene was
rather more horriblo than in Cliff, for here rum
meets the eye on both sides. Looking toward the
old Walton, there stands the distiaff , ““ , JP wall of
that venerable structure. Looking In the other
direction, there ie one mountain of bricks and
mortar, with now and then a bare wall standing
solitary and alone, fit monuments for the mound
beneath. Adjoining Harper’s buildings, next to
Perry street, was the l»rge publishing house of
George F. Cooiidge & Brother, which also fell be
fore the fiery blast. The fire was stopped on the
side towards Ferry street, at No. 819, the drug
store of W. W. Thayer. Hiß store was much
damaged, especially by water.
Outlie other side, tbo fire was stopped at a new
building which tho Harpers’ were erecting, in ad
dition to three other buildings. There the flames
met nothing but a shell of a house of stone, and
had it not been lor this there would probably have
extended much farther than it did.
There were, in all, sixteen buildings burned.
Harpers’ occupied twelve, Cooiidge one, W. W.
Thayer one, and the Walton House and Franklin
Square Hotel. Besides these there were four or
five others more or lees injured.
» Tub Loss and ItreuiuNo*.—Owing to excite •
i men t that prevailed yesterday, it was impossible to
I obtain a rail account of the loss and insurance.
The loss is surely nothing less than three quarters
, of a million of dollars. The loss of the Harpers' is
I fixed at (856,000. They are insured for (25 000 in
i various Insurance Companies in the city. In the
Washington Company they are insured for up
wards of (60,000. Not being ablo yesterday to ob
tain the full particulars as to the insurance, we
shall for to-morow try to estimate the amount
among the different companies as best wo
can, from the information within onr reach. This
is the second time tho Harpers’ have bee., burned
to the ground.
Tbb Fire Department.—lt bus been a long time
since there whs a larger turn out of the Fire De
partment. Almost every engine In tbo olty was on
the ground, and even the Harlem ongine was on
hand. The bells rung a genoiol alarm—something
not taken ptaoo for a great period.
There were present four of the Brooklyn com
panies, No*. 1,4 5 and T, and they all vied with
onr New York firemen in the oonteat for saving
property. The Brooklynites formed a line through
reck slip, and took their motion from the dock.
I hoy went homo abo»t 7 o’clock in the evening,
having performed all that was ueedod of them.
The firemeu during tho enUro day worked with
wonderful energy, and not one was soon to lag or
give any indication of yielding in Vila exertion till
tho fire was snbdued.
We shall give ftirtber particulars to morrow.
Vxoxtabi.* Instinct.—a pan of water be
piaoed within six inches of either side of the i tem
of a young pumpkin or vegetable marrow, it will in
the oourse of the night approaoh it, and will bo
found in the morning with one of its leaves float
ing on tho wuter. This experiment may be continu
ed nightly until tho plant begins to fruit, ifu { rep
bo placed within six inches of a young ootnvivu
lus, or soarlet runner, it will flud it, although Ihe
prop may bo shifted daily. If, after It has twined
some distauco Up tho prop, it bo unwound, and
twined in the opposite direction, it will return to
its original position, or die in tho attempt; yet,
nothwithstanding, if two of those plants grow near
oach other, and nave no stake aiound which thoy
oan entwine, one of them will alter the direction
of its spiral, and they will twine round oach other.
Duhatnel placed some kidnoy beans in a cylin
der of moist earth, aftor a short time they com
menced to germinate, of course sending the plume
upwards, to tho light, and tho root down into the
soil. After a few days, the cylinder w*b turned
one fourth round, and again and again this was
repeated, until an entire revolution of the cylinder
was completed. Tho beatiß worn then taken out
of the earth, and it was found that both tbo plume
and rsdiole had bent to acoommodate themselvoa
to every revolution, end tho one in its efforts to
ascend perpendicularly, and the other to descend,
they had farmed a perfect spiral. But although
the natural tendency of the roots is downwards,
if the soil benoalh be dry, and any damp sub
stance be above, the roots will aseendf to reach it.—
Rechangt paper.
Chaflains to (Jonorxss. —Both tho Chaplains to
CongreßS are Methodist—Rev. Henry Slieor, to tbs
Senate, is of the M. E. Church, and Rev. Wm 11.
Milburn to the House, isof the M. E. Church, South.
In the House Rome of the members, made tbo little
fun thev could, on the occasion of the election,
Mike Walsh voting for Rov. Automotto Brown.
The N. Y. Times makes tho following notico ol
Mr. Milburn, who is better known as tho Blind
Preacher:
“He is only about thirty years of'ago—of decided
ability, eloquent in his oaliing, and of most amia
ble, excellent and social character. For somo
years he has suffbred from diseasa in liis eyes,
which renders him nearly blind. Some five or six
years ago be was chosen Chaplain of the House,
and gave universal satisfaction. The circumstan
ces of his election at that timo, as wo have heard
them narrated, were curious and creditable. Ho
was traveling on one of the wostern rivers, in a
steumboat— being upon one of his preaching cir
cuits. He was but twenty-two years of uge and
seemed even younger. A great number of mem
bers of Congress were on board, on their way to
Washington, and hud drawn a good deni of atten
tion to tnemsolvesby card playing, drinking and
profanity. As Sunday came round, Mr. Muburn
was asked to preaeh, whioh iio did. In thucouiso
of his sermon he addressed himself directly to tho
members of Congress, and rebuked them in tho se
verest terms for the reproach tiieir conduct was
calculated to bring upon the country, in tbo eyes of
the pubiio at large, and enforced upon them tho
duty of remembering tho responsibilities which
rested upon them. lie retired to ltis room, baliev
lng that tie had offended them, feurfui that he bad
overstopped the bounds of propriety, but conscious
that he had discharged his duty, boon afterwards
a oommittee, appointed by tiic members, oulled
npon him, thanked him for his reproofs, solicited
ins acceptance of a purse of money they had made
up, and asked permission to present ltis name us a
candidate for Cnaplain of tho House of Represen
tatives. Hia assent was given, and ho wuaelootod.”
Mrs. Zuidex Smith’s Philosopht.— Dear mol
kow expensive it is to be poorl Every time I go
out, my best bib aud tucker bus to go on. If
Zebodeo was worth a cooi million, I might wear a
soal-hod on my head, if I-chose, with porfect im
>unity. There was that old nabob’s wile at tbe
ecture tbo othor night, in a dress that might have
been made lor Noah's groat grandmother. Bho
canafforditl Now if it rains kuives and forks I
must sport a ten dollar hat, a forty dollar dress,
and a hundred dollar shawl. If Igo to n concert.
I mutt take tbe highest price scut, and ride there
and back just to let “Tom, Dick and Harry” know
that 1 can afford it. Then we must hire the most
expensive pew in the broad aisle of a tip-top
ohuroh, ana givo orders to tho sexton not to admit
any strange into it who looks suobbish. Thou,
you know my littleohildron, Napoleon Bonaparte
aud Donna Maria Smith can’t go to a public school
heoauso, yon know, wo shouldn’t have to puy any
thing for it.
Then if I go shopping, to buy a paper of noodles
I have to get a little chap t o bring them -homo, be
cause it wouldn’t answor for me to bo seen curry
ing a bundle through the streots. We have to
keep three servants where ono might do; and Ze
bedee’soaals have to be sent to the tailor when
they need a button aowod on, for the looks of, the
thing,
Thon if I go to tho sea-shore in summer, I can’t
take my comfort cb rioh people do, in gingham
dresses, loose shoos and cambric sun bonnets. My
senses, no 1 I have to be screwed np by ten
o’clock in a Swiss muslin dress, a French eap and
the contents of an entire jeweler’s shop showered
over my person; snd my Napoleon Bonaparte and
Donna Maria can’t go off the piazza, because tbe
big rooks aud little pebbles out their toes so badly
through their patent kid slippers.
Then if Zebedoogoesafl -hing.he wouldn’t date
to put on a linen coat tor the prico of his reputa
tion. No, indeed I Why ho never goes into the
barn-yard without drawing on bis white kids
Then he orders the moßt ruinous win'os aud din
ners, and feeds those white jackets till his purse is
as empty as an egg shell 11 declare it is abomina
bly expensive. I don’t believe rioh people know
what it costs poor peoplo to live I
Fannt Fan*.
D«a4 Sea and the Cites of the Plain.
In the old Testament soriptures there ia an ao
count of the utter overthrow and destruction of
certain cities, the inhabitants of which aroused
the divine vsngauoe. It baa always been a favor
ite theory with many moderns, that the Dead Bea
covered tno site of the cities of Sodom and Go
morrah, and nnless we err in our reeolleotions,
Lieut. Lynch gave that opinion an emphatio on
dorsatiou. Indeed our gallant officer had no doubt
that he found Mrs. Lot, who, wo are told, was
transformed into a pillow of salt for looking back
aa aha ran.
A book has Just been published in England, and
we presnme will soon appear in this country,
whioh will give the quietus te the popular ideas
on this subject. It seoms that Monsieur dc Ban
ley, a member of the French Institute, could not
coincide in opinion with the popular notions of the
overthrow of tho cities of the plain—regarding
them as unauthorised by the scriptural history of
that event. His desire to vindicate tbe correctness
of his views induced him to visit tbo Holy Luud.
Accordingly, he left for the scone of labors in 1850,
being accompanied by his son, by tbe Abbe do Bt.
Michen, and several intelligent friends. In
that and tbe following year, ho pursued bis
sracbmologioal explorations with tho happiest re
sults.
He was abundantly supplied with mfians, and
having secured a strong body guard of infantry
and cavalry, he was enabled to proceed with iiia
mission without dangei from tbe nomadio tribes
of Arabs. Ho directed hie attention first to a
careful examination of the Dead Sea. Beneath
the stinokii.g waters of this remarkable sea, popu
lar tradition bad located Bodem and Gomorrah ;
but be was soon convinced that, like the apples
which were once believed to grow upon its
borders, the popular idea had no foundation in
fact.
But he found tho cities of the plain, aud rede - >S_d
among tboir ruins. His eyes looked upon their r*®
widely extended remains, bearing oven now, the
marks of that terrible visitation—“fire from >8
Heaven”—which consumed and destroyed them.
nally stood, this French savant discovered thmr 9
blackened ruins.
It ia surprising tbat they have not been sooner
discover d. The holy land has been a point of in- , ;
forest with all travellers and explorers in all times.
From theorusadea until tbo present hour, r™xx„
havo flookod thither and trodden the land more
full of sublime memories than any other portion
of the babbling earth.
But wo easily account for the failure to discover
these relics of the olden times. Men have always
visited tbo Dead Sea, and as they looked upon its
si uggish, salt waters, have regarded them as shut
ting up in darkness the cities accursed by Heaveu.
Hence no traveller has sought after the oities of tho
plain,-and it baa beon reserved for the French
savant of the present day to bring to light tbis
strong confirmation of tbe Old Testament re
cords.
We trust that our American booksellers will
soon give to the American public the results of
Monsieur de Bauley’s researches.
Ole Bull’s Colony.
L. E. Bulkely,#le Bull’s legal adviser, has writ
ten a letter to the New York Herald, in whioh be J
details at length the connection which bis prinoi- '
pal had with the colony which bears bis name. It >
appears tbat in tbe summer of 1882, John F. Cow- Vs
an. of Williamsport, l'a., Joseph T. Bailey, of Phi- «•’
Isdelphia, and others, procured au introduction to
Ole Bull, succeeded in pervading him to abandon ‘
a project which ho had nearly decided upon, of I
purchasing lands in Virginia, and furthermore in- a
cluced him to enter into an association with them , ®
to found a colony on lands in Potter county, of "S
which they were the owners. Fifteen hundred dol
lara were exacted from Mr. Bull to defray the ex-
Ei of • trip for the whole party up to view tbe
. Mr.Cow»n falsely represented to him that
certain lands, comprising the best portion of the .
whole tract of 20.000 acres, belonged to him and
his associates, and thus induced him to consent to ", .Jg
found the-colony there. / ®
Mr. Dull immediately expended a large sum of
money in procuring and forwarding emigrants. J
Ten thousand dollars were obtained from him by "3
Cowan without any equivalent; and twenty five 1j
thousand dollars were m like manner obtained by '
Bailey, in return for which they were to give Mr. ,
Bull at eds to certain portions of the laud.
It turned out that neither Bailey nor Cowan had a
the slightest title to tbe tract of land upon whioh
Ole Bull had been induced to settle. Under these
circumstances ho was advised by his attorney to
abandon the whole conoern, and demanded u re
turn of hia money. A compromise was at length
effected, by whioh he received from Cowan bis
SIO,OOO in tbo shape of a bond payable in six,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty-four months; and-he »
retired from the Association, with a less of nearly
$40,000. By this settlement Ole Bull was te be
responsible fOTa portion of tho debts of tho Asso
ciation, the balance to be paid by ids associates.
His part of tbe camract has i con fulfilled, but they
have failed to do their Part; to which circum
stance must be attributed all tbe suffering of tbe
Colony. It may be added that Mr. Bull was in
duced to pay for the lands purobased more than
double their actual value.
If the above statement is to be credited, and
we see no reason to doubt it, it would seem tbat m
Ole Bull, who is far from being a business man, has
throughout the transaction, been the dupe of de- 1
signing men, whose sole aim was to advance their I
own interests. We trust tbe sooundrela may y«t I
mart with aarifod punishment.