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objects of the paper, and accompanied with the cash. 
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others interested, tve would state that articles in¬ 
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the Rural, must be at the publication office on or 
before Friday of the preceding week. Our edi¬ 
tion is now so large that we are compelled to put 
the first form to press on Saturday — one week 
previous to the date of publication. The second 
form (four inside pages,) is closed on Tuesday 
evening or Wednesday morning,—and conse¬ 
quently all articles, notices, or advertisements, for 
immediate publication, should reach us on or be¬ 
fore Tuesday noon. 
We make the above statement and explanation 
for the reasou that articles and advertisements, 
which require early attention, are frequently re¬ 
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fied. Parties interested will please bear this in 
mind, governing themselves accordingly. r l hose 
who have supposed us amenable to the charge 
of neglect or omission in the premises, will please 
understand that we endeavor, at least, to give all 
matters of importance proper attention. 
Rochester Juvenile Reform Association. 
The great amount of crime and depravity found 
to exist among a class of children who had long 
roamed about the city, nearly destitute of homes 
or parental restraint, arousing the attention of 
the philanthropic among our citizens, a series of 
meetings were held last spring which resulted in 
the formation of a society charged with the im¬ 
portant duty of effecting a much needed reforma¬ 
tion among the vicious youth whose depredations 
and vices had become almost insupportable. To 
the proposition to have them placed in the pub¬ 
lic schools, was urged the objection that the ca¬ 
pacity of the school houses and rooms hired for 
the purpose were already crowded to their ut¬ 
most limits without accommodating those who 
desired to attend the schools. Active measures 
were immediately taken to procure the authority 
of law, from the Legislature then in session, to 
enable the Board of Education to increase the 
number and capacity of school houses, and to 
raise a larger amount of money to be expended in 
support of the School. Success crowned their ef¬ 
forts in both applications and an additional num¬ 
ber of houses have been built and are ready for 
occupation. 
To further the objects had in view by our citi¬ 
zens, a society was organized, funds raised, and 
two efficient agents appointed to effect the desired 
reformation among the juvenile population. For 
the time the agents have been employed, their 
labors have been crowned with signal success.— 
We give a condensed statement of their opera¬ 
tions for June from the Daily Union, which can¬ 
not fail of being read with interest by all who are 
interested in works of good to our common race. 
The agents report that they took from the streets 
and placed in school, 523 children, of which num¬ 
ber 3G0 reside on the west side of the river, and 
1G3 on the east side. Of these latter, 18 were ta¬ 
ken from Sibley’s Block in Mechanic Alley.— 
Twenty-seven of the number were neglected, and 
entirely destitute of parental restraint «t care.— 
Nearly all these children are now in regular at¬ 
tendance at school. 
The agents report that they found 22 girls and 
33 boys destitute and homeless, requiring homes, 
food, clothing, instruction and employment. 
Seven boys, from 7 to 12 years old, have been 
sent to the House of Refuge for crime and vagran¬ 
cy. Several more of a similar class, are now un¬ 
der observation, and will probably require to be 
sent to the same school of reform. 
In a few instances lads have been taken to sit¬ 
uations in the country to break off their evil as¬ 
sociations in the city, but the efforts in this wise 
have not proved very successful. 
Merited Compliment— In announcing the elec¬ 
tion of C. Vibbard, of Syracuse, Superintendent 
of the Central Railroad, and C. Dutton, of Roch¬ 
ester, as Assistant, the Buffalo Advertiser pays 
the last named gentleman a compliment which 
we can cheerfully endorse. The Adv. says :— 
“ Both gentleman are spoken of by those who are 
acquainted with them as certain to make ener¬ 
getic and efficient officers. Of Mr. Dutton we can 
speak from personal knowledge as a gentleman 
in every way qualified to discharge the duties of 
his office with eminent ability. His experience 
on railways, his industry, perseverance and me¬ 
chanical skill peculiarly fit him for the post he is 
called upon to fill.” 
The Drouth, which has prevailed to some ex¬ 
tent for several weeks past, is becoming very 
severe in many localities. We hear much com¬ 
plaint of its effects in this region, as well as other 
sections. The weather continues warm and dry. 
We had several showers on Monday and Tuesday, 
but the drouth was not sufficiently checked to 
prove of much benefit. We trust the windows of J 
Heaven will soon be opened, for the drouth is be¬ 
coming really alarming in some sections. 
Notes on the Wing. 
Saratoga Spa.—The Cry dal Palace, its Contents 
and Surroundings—The Court of Impeachment 
—The Country, Crops, dec. 
Little Falls, Aug. 1, 1853. 
Eds. Rural Since my last, I have paid my 
respects to Saratoga, and the Crystal Palace, at¬ 
tended the opening of the Court for the trial of 
Impeachments,— and for a few days enjoyed the 
luxuries of a country home — which last is most 
certainly not the least. 
Of Saratoga, the far-famed watering place, it 
may be remarked that it holds its high rank 
among the fashionable resorts of the day, without 
any falling off of visitors or extravagant indulgen- 
cies. The tide of travel is prehaps stronger than 
at any previous period, though the great rush is 
yet to come. The probability is that the season 
will be extended on account of the State Fair, 
which is to be held here in September. 
The Crystal Palace deserves a more extended 
notice. The structure, of itself, would require 
more space than I dare occupy ; and the contents, 
if noticed at any length, would fill a volume.— 
The ground floor assumes the form of an octagon 
or an eight-square, and covers about three and a 
half acres. The entrances are from three sides, 
similar to an old-fashioned barn. The aisles, 
which are about forty feet in width, are called 
naves, and at their crossing place an open space is 
formed 100 feet in diameter. This is directly be¬ 
neath the dome, which is the largest and most 
beautiful one in the United States. The re¬ 
mainder of the principal floor is divided up into 
apartments for the display of the various articles 
on exhibition. The second floor takes the form 
of a Greek cross. The galleries are twenty-four 
feet above the first floor, to which they are con¬ 
nected by twelve broad stair-cases. The space 
over the naves is open, so that a person can see 
from the ground to the roof. But near the wall 
of the building there is a broad connection, to 
afford a passage from one gallery to another. The 
appearance of the frame-work, which is entirely 
of iron, is very light and tasty, while the covering, 
of colored enameled glass, is of the most exquisite 
beauty. The main portion of the roof is con¬ 
structed of boards covered with tin. This portion 
is seventy-four feet from the ground, and the 
dome reaches the extreme height of one-hundred 
and twenty-three feet. 
The long delay in opening the Palace, caused 
many misgivings as to the show itself, but the 
display of articles is becoming quite creditable- 
The United States and mother England, Italy and 
Austria, Canada and the German States, Prussia 
and France, and a portion of the “ rest of man¬ 
kind,” are opening their choicest treasures. 
The goadings of the Press have aroused the 
managers to activity, and every day shows some 
improvement There are refreshment rooms for 
the hungry, and comfortable seats for the weary. 
These enable visitors to spend the whole day in 
examining the almost infinite variety of objects 
on exhibition. It. is true that many articles are 
displayed here that are not worthy of such dis¬ 
tinction. Many varieties of soap, for instance, are 
here to be seen ; also thousands of daguerreotypes, 
common articles of perfumery, Ac.,— all of which 
may be viewed in the shop windows of any of our 
villages and cities. But the superiority in some 
departments, amply atones for defects and defi¬ 
ciencies. Persons visiting this place will find 
objects worthy of long and careful study. The 
department of Statuary is quite full and perfect; 
Machinery is well represented — the progress of 
the Arts is well exemplified, and Science has sent 
in her worthy offerings. I should be glad to 
enumerate, if space would allow. 
I must enter my feeble protest against the clap¬ 
trap, catch-penny shows and delusions about the 
Palace. Let visitors beware of them. The Lat- 
ting Observatory will pay a visit on a clear day, 
but the rest are gross impositions that should be 
frowned down by every body. There is no hurry 
about visiting the Fair. The first of September is 
sufficiently early, as it will not be complete before 
that time. 
Leaving New York, I again visited Albany to 
witness the proceedings of the Impeaching Court. 
But my stay was short, and so shall be my des¬ 
cription. The Court organized Tuesday, July 
2G, and adopted a code of Rules for its govern¬ 
ment ; after which the parties “ jined issue,” and 
the August body adjourned until 16th of this 
month, at which time the trial will commence.— 
It is to be hoped that this trial, which is the first 
of the kind in the history of our State, will result 
to the honor of the Court and the triumph of Jus¬ 
tice over all party considerations. 
But now forthe country,—the glorious, Heaven- 
born country. After a few hours ride on the 
celebrated “ Central Road,” I found myself at 
that dearest of all spots, “ the spot where I was 
born.” What pleasant emotions are kindled by 
a reunion with the friends of our childhood !—( 
What vivid recollections crowd the brain on 
viewing the scenes and scenery of our “ youthful 
days !” I dare not trust myself to attempt more 
than the “ mere mention” of such an exciting 
topic. 
My attention and inquiries have been particu¬ 
larly directed to the crops and prospects of the 
country. The hay crop is generally light, and the 
drouth threatens corn in many sections. Old 
Herkimer, though turned almost entirely into 
cheese, has produced some superior winter wheat 
without injury from the weevil. Oats, barley, 
Ac., promise a good yield. With the present ru¬ 
ling of prices and good crops, fanners will con¬ 
tinue to grow richer and richer, notwithstanding 
the increase of taxes and the high price of labor. 
“ Long may they wave !”—And may their sound 
common sense and sterling virtue ever predomi¬ 
nate over the tricks of trade, the corruption of 
politics, and the degrading influence of the vicious 
and the criminal. *Owe.* 
Jliiei'ni'lj •polices. 
Miner’s Domestic Boulry Book :—A Treatise on 
the History, Breeding and General Manage¬ 
ment of Foreign and Domestic Fowls. By T. 
B. Miner. G. W. Fisher, Rochester,—1853. 
Tnn publisher has favored us with a copy of 
this work. It comprises a volume of some 250 
pages, well printed and profusely illustrated. In 
appearance it is a talcing book,— but as to the re¬ 
liability of its contents we are unable to speak so 
confidently, not having examined the volume 
sufficiently to warrant an expression of opinion on 
that point. We may have more to say hereafter. 
The work is for sale as above, and we presume by- 
booksellers generally. 
Twelve Years a Slave.— Narrative of Solomon 
Northup, a citizen of New \ ork, Kidnapped in 
Washington city in 1841, and rescued in 1853 
from a cotton plantation near the Red River, 
in Louisiana. Derby A Miller, Auburn. 1853. 
This volume is attracting considerable attention, 
and will probably achieve a popularity something 
akin to Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The book contains 
some 330 pages, and is well executed and illus¬ 
trated. Dewey has it for sale. 
The Magazines. 
The Knickerbocker always “ opens rich,” but 
the July and August “ issoos” are superbly 
creamy. The man who is not content with a 
fresh number of “ Old Knick” at hand, hath lit¬ 
tle or no music beneath his waistcoat. The 42i 
volume, commencing with July, appears in a 
new dress, with an addition of 1G pages to each 
number. Published by Samuel Heuston, New 
York— $3 per annum. Dewey and McMahon, 
Rochester. 
Graham’s Magazine for the present month, is a 
capital issue—replete with reading matter of a 
quality above par in the literary Magazine line, 
interspersed with superior illustrations. Graham 
is evidently determined to be first in both quan¬ 
tity and quality of matter furnished. 
Godey’s “ Book,” for August, opens with an 
illustrated article on the new El Dorado, (Aus¬ 
tralia,) and is otherwise well filled. Dewey has it. 
The National, Ladies’ Repository, and Ar- 
ther’s Magazine, are also received. As they are 
always well stored with safe and sensible reading, 
we presume the number of each before us will 
furnish a feast of good things, when opened. 
Dickens’ Household Words.— This unequaled 
periodical is to be issued hereafter in monthly 
numbers, a change very much to the convenience 
of its numerous readers. The enterprising Ameri¬ 
can publishers are very successful in sustaining 
the high reputation of the English work. Terms 
$2 per year. Address McElrath A Barker, 17 
Spruce St. New York. 
Death of John C. Merrell.— At a meeting of 
Rochester Typographical Union, No. 15, held in 
this city, July 30tli, the following preamble and 
resolutions were unanimously adopted : 
Whereas, It lias pleased Almighty God to remove from 
among us, by death, our late worthy associate and fellow- 
craftsman, John C. Merrell, therefore, 
Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the 
will of our Heavenly Father, whose wisdom is infinite, and 
who “ doeth all things well.” 
Resolved, That the Typographical profession, of 
which deceased was a member, has lost one of its bright¬ 
est ornaments; and this Association (now in its infancy,) 
is thereby deprived of his judicious counsel and valuable 
advice. . .... 
Resolved, That the Union, while they grieve at the loss 
which they themselves have sustained, would tender to 
his bereaved partner, and the more immediate relatives and 
friends of the deceased, their heart-felt condolence iu this 
their great affliction. 
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be present¬ 
ed to the family of the deceased, and also, that they be 
published iu our city papers. . 
1 D. D. T. MOORE, President. 
J. B. Fuller, Secretary. 
State Teachers’ Association. —This Associa¬ 
tion commenced its annual session in this city ou 
Tuesday of this week. We have room only to 
mention that the attendance was very large, 
(about 500) and the exercises of a very interest¬ 
ing and profitable character. Addresses were 
delivered by Mr. Ogden, of Owego ; Prof. Davies, 
of Fishkill Landing ; Prof. Wool worth, of the 
N. Y. State Normal School; Prof. Barnard, of 
Connecticut; and other distinguished gentlemen. 
The reports, resolutions, Ac., were of a practical 
nature. We shall try to find room for a more 
detailed sketch next week. 
The Editorial Convention, called to meet in 
this city on the 27th ult., was so thinly attended 
that no organization was attempted. We regret 
this result, and the more from the fact that it was 
apparently caused by misunderstanding, rather 
than lack of interest on the part of those most 
concerned. Those present concluded, we believe, 
to adjourn, individually, to meet at the Editorial 
Convention to be held at Elmira on the 8th of 
September ensuing. 
Sheep in Virginia.— It is stated there has been 
a larger number of sheep brought into Loudon 
-county, Virginia, this year, than for several years 
jgiast, and there are now about 10,000 fine wool 
sheep in Fairfax county, which number is being 
constantly increased. The great demand for wool 
has induced many of the Virginia farmers to pay 
more than usual attention to sheep grazing. 
Vermont Marble for Russia. -The Czar of 
Russia has ordered eight blocks of V ermont mar¬ 
ble, weighing six tons each. They are designed 
for the erection of a monument to Kieffieur, who 
is supposed to have been the originator of the 
movement for firing Moscow, on the advance of 
the French army. 
Shocking Murder. —A negro man murdered the 
wife of John Rains, of Heath’s Creek, Mo., and 
attempted to kill her oldest boy, and was burnt at 
the stake by the infuriated people on the 13th 
ult. It being suspected that the negro’s master 
prompted the deed, he, with all his family, was 
ordered to quit the State within ten days. 
Ashland For Sale.— The farm of the late Hen¬ 
ry Clay is advertised in the Lexington Observer 
for sale. It contains three hundred and^ thirty 
acres of the best land in Fayette county, Ky. 
Recent Fires. 
During the past few days quite a number of 
serious fires have occurred, which are chronicled 
in brief below : 
At Saratoga Springs, 28th ult., in a building 
opposite the U. S. Hotel, known as the Centre 
House, and occupied as shops and stores. The 
block belonged to Lewis Putnam. Being con¬ 
structed of wood, the flames spread very rapidly. 
There was a great many goods removed, iu a 
damaged state. The total loss is estimated at 
over $30,000. The insurauce is known to exceed 
$15,000. 
At Ticonderoga, Sunday evening, 24th ult., a 
destructive fire occurred in the saw mills of Joseph 
W eed, situated on the outlet of Lake George, at 
the upper falls. It spread with fearful rapidity, 
cousuming the entire mill property of Mr. Weed, 
together with about $1,000 worth of lumber. 
The loss is estimated at $20,000. No insurance. 
It is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. 
At Westfield, N. Y., July 28, the steam foun¬ 
dry and machine shop of Messrs, Crosgrove A Co., 
was entirely consumed by fire. The books aud 
accounts were saved. Loss $10,000. No insur¬ 
ance. 
On Sunday, 24th ult., at Elbridge, N. Y., the 
store of A. B.* Ridgway and two dwellings were 
burnt. Ridgway’s loss is $10,000. Insured $G,- 
000 . 
The Woolen Factory at Cedar Grove, Cazeno- 
via, was burned on Monday the 25th ult. The 
loss is estimated at $18,000 ; partially covered by 
insurance. 
A fire occurred at Geneva, on Friday evening, 
29th ult., which destroyed some 15 or 20 build¬ 
ings ou the corner of Main and Seueca streets.— 
No further particulars received. 
Hamilton College Commencement. —The an¬ 
nual commencement of Hamilton College was 
held at Utica on the 27lli ult. The degree of A. 
B. was conferred on eighteen graduates. The de¬ 
gree of A. M. was conferred upon graduates in 
course. 
The honorary degree of A. M. was conferred 
upon John W. Bulkley, of Williamsburg ; Wm. 
G. Hathaway, of Chicago: Ranson H. Tyler, of 
Fulton ; Rev. Spencer M. Rice, of Millville, Mass.; 
Rev. Horace Winslow, of New Britain, Conn.; 
Rev. E. C. Pritchett, and John W. Pomeroy, of 
Rochester. 
The honorary degree of LL. D. was conferred 
upon Hon. B. Davis Noxon, of Syracuse, and Prof. 
J. B. Thomas, N. Y. city. That of D. D. upon 
Rev.Oliver Ellsworth Dagget, of Canandaigua, aud 
Rev. Aaron Perkins, of Hamilton. 
A Melancholy Tale.— The Chicago Tribune 
informs us that five unknown persons, who were 
buried as such, killed by the collision, last April, 
at the junction of the Illinois Central and North¬ 
ern Roads, were a family by the name of Kellogg, 
moving from the State of New York to Minnesota. 
They were a man, his wife, and three lads. An 
infant, unhurt, taken from among the ruins, 
it has been ascertained, belonged to the same 
family. The two elder sons, with a grown-up 
daughter, are living in Minnesota. They have 
been on to Illinois,"have visited the graves of the 
family who were killed tvhen on their way to 
meet them, and have taken their little sister away 
with them. This is a sad tale. 
An Explosion. —An establishment located iu 
one of the thriving villages adjacent to our city, 
and ostensibly devoted to W ater-Cure, was broken 
up recently by a discovery on the part of its 
boarder-patients that its principals were using the 
facilities it afforded them for the insidious incul¬ 
cation aud practical realization of Mr. S. P. An¬ 
drew’s remarkable free-and-easy notions respect¬ 
ing love and marriage. The general proclamation 
of this fact caused the prompt dispersion of all but 
three or four of the boarders, aud the spee.ly clos¬ 
ing of the concern. There are a good many 
wolves in sheep’s clothing about, and a wise and 
clear discernment was never more necessary.— A r . 
Y. Tribune. _ 
Pension Laws. —The Commissioner of Pen¬ 
sions wrote 29th June, that under the annual 
provision of the pension laws, any assignment or 
mortgage of a man’s pension is rendered invalid. 
If, therefore, a person refuses to deliver up a cer¬ 
tificate of pension belonging to a friend, the pen¬ 
sioner and lie can make affidavit of the fact, and 
if he proves that he is the identical pensioner, the 
agent where the pension is payable will be direct¬ 
ed to pay him the amount due. The affidavit of 
the pensioner and the proof of Plenty must be 
properly authenticated before a justice of the peace, 
whose official character should be certified. 
New Wheat. —The Chicago Democrat says, 
Boone County has the honor of sending the first 
new wheat to Chicago this season. A lot was 
sent in from Belviderc yesterday, consigned to 
Mr. R. S. King, one of the principal commission 
merchants at the depot. Mr. King informs us that 
it was a very excellent article, and superior to last 
season’s. It brought 91 cants readily, although 
it was a little damp. The wheat, both spring and 
winter, throughout the State, is spoken of as turn¬ 
ing out remarkably well, indeed of much better 
quality than of any former year for some time. 
Rise in Teas.— The Boston Post says the news 
from China is causing great commotion in teas, 
blacks having advanced there 15 per cent, and 
greens 30. A telegraphic dispatch from Trieste 
says business was stopped at all the northern 
ports of China, and even at Canton. The news of 
the capture of Nankin by the progressives, and of 
the desertion of Shanghai, is reported in various 
forms, and dealers in hyson aud gunpowder are 
decidedly “ rising.” A little allowance should be 
made for the spirit of speculation. 
“Woman’s Rights” in Ireland.— An exciting 
election contest was going on at last accounts for 
the representation of Clare, Ireland, in Parliament. 
Col. Vandeleur is the conservative candidate, and 
a letter states that on the 25th ult., “ Lady Grace 
Vandeleur, in person, canvassed the electors of 
Kilrusli, and from her ladyship’s open carriage, 
addressed a large assemblage of electors on behalf 
of her husband. She was enthusiastically greeted 
by the populace, and so inspiring an incident 
must tend to a favorable result.” 
Hogs. —The Louisville Journal publishes a ta¬ 
ble of the number of hogs in eighty-eight counties 
of that State, over six months old, showing an 
aggregate excess on the number last year of 192,- 
000 head. There is thirteen counties yet to hear 
from ; the total increase in the State will there¬ 
fore be about 215,000 head. 
August Elections. —Elections took place last 
Monday in Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, Alabama 
and Arkansas. In all of these, we believe, mem¬ 
bers of Congress were to be chosen. The election 
in Tennessee takes place on the 4th, and in North 
Carolina on the 11th. 
-There was not a bushel of corn for sale in 
Charleston ou the 21st ult. 
-A college for the education of negroes is 
to be stablislied at Bermuda. ' 
-Ex-Governor Paine, of Vermont, died at 
Waco, Texas, on the 16th ult. 
_The hay crop of New Hampshire is com¬ 
ing in as light as it did last year. 
__An effort is about to be made by the Fac¬ 
ulty of Yale College to raise $150,000. 
-The Director of the the Mint invites ar¬ 
tists to send him devices for silver coin. 
-The Southern papers complain of exces¬ 
sive rains damaging the growing cotton. 
-There is an earnest movement in Pennsyl¬ 
vania towards the Sale of her Public W orks. 
-The tide of travel is now at its height.—- 
In all directions the cars and steamboats go full. 
-Passengers that leave New York at 6 A. 
M. , arrive at Niagara at a quarter before 9 P. M. 
-England has assembled at Portsmouth the 
largest fleet of war steamers the world has known. 
-There were 150 deaths in New Orleans on 
the 30th ult., of which 126 were of yellow fever. 
-An apple tree at Bangor is now in full 
bloom, aud has a crop of growiug apples on it 
besides. 
-The last victim of the Montreal massacre 
was James Cleudinuen, aged 13, who died on the 
20th ult. 
-At the Yale Alumni Meeting, prayer was 
offered by Rev. Dr. Lyman Beecher, of the class 
of 1797. 
-A State Convention of the “Independent 
Democracy,” is to be held at Syracuse on the 31st 
of August. 
-It is said that over three hundred thou¬ 
sand bushels of grain were destroyed by the fire 
in Oswego. 
-It is said that Madame Son tag has acquir¬ 
ed a fortune of $100,000 in her musical tour thro’ 
the country. 
-The steamers Dr. Franklin and Bluff City 
were burned at St. Louis on Thursday week. 
Loss $100,000. 
-The U. S. Treasurer inffirms the people 
that the amount of money iu the Treasury is 
$22,896,306,76. 
-When its next Commencement Day comes 
round, Dr. Nott will have been President of Un¬ 
ion College fifty years. 
-Seventy more Protestant refugees from 
Maderia have arrived at New York to join their 
brethren in Illinois. 
-Black snakes six and four feet in length, 
of the “ racer” species, were recently captured 
near Poughkeepsie. 
-The citizens of Newfoundland are holding 
meetings in favor of reciprocal freedom ol trade 
with the United States. 
-The Yellow Fever is on the increase in 
New Orleans. The City is represented as being 
iu a most filthy condition. 
-John Williams, Esq., one of the oldest and 
most valuable citizens of Cazeuovia, died iu that 
village, on Thursday last. 
-The law prohibiting the circulation of 
foreign bills less than five dollars, took effect in Il¬ 
linois on the 1st of August. 
-The capital has been subscribed for a ship 
canal from Baltimore to the ocean, and the work 
will be immediately commenced. 
-Steamer Bluff City, on her way from Kan¬ 
sas river to St. Louis, has on hoard 4,000 packs of 
Buffalo robes, valued at $160,000. 
-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, of Brooklyn, 
N. Y., lost two sons, on the 4tli of July, by scar¬ 
let fever. They were twins, and infants. 
-The Hon. Thomas P. Moore, familiarly 
known many years ago as “ Free Tom Moore,” 
died at Harrodsburg, Ky.. on the 21st ult. 
The opening of about forty mile3 of railroad 
from St. Louis towards the Pacific was celebrated 
by an excursion from St. Louis on the 16th. 
-The Governor and Council of New Hamp¬ 
shire have appointed Thursday, the 24th of No¬ 
vember, as a day of thanksgiving ond praise. 
_Two men, named Perry and Burt, were 
buried alive at Jackson, Mich., on the 28th ult., 
while engaged in sinking a tub in quicksand. 
-A Bronze Statue of Marshal Ney is to be 
placed upon the spot where he received the fire 
of a Platoon in the Carden of the Luxemburg. 
-Joseph Bimeler, the founder of the Zoar- 
ite Socialist Community, in Tuscarawas County, 
Ohio, died at an advanced age on the 20th ult. 
_Professor Shurtleff, of Dartmouth College, 
is living at Hanover at the of 80. He is cheerful, 
full of fun, anecdote, and innocent mirth, as ever. 
-The Canandaigua and Niagara Falls Rail¬ 
road, broad guage, has been completed, and the 
cars commenced making regular trips on Monday. 
-William A. Beach, Esq., of Troy, has re¬ 
ceived from the President the appointment of U. 
S. Commissioner for the northern district of New 
York. 
-The house once occupied by William Penn 
is still standing in Philadelphia. It is occupied, 
we have been told, as a second-hand furniture 
store. 
-Six new Revenue Cutters have just been 
launched at Bristol, Ii. I., and Somerset, Mass. 
They will severally bear the names of Gen.Pierce’s 
Cabinet. 
-There are 180 men in St. Louis who are 
rich—worth from $30,000 up to $186,000. The 
possessor of the latter “ heap ” of “ lucre ” is Jas. 
H. Lucas. 
-One hundred and forty million dollars’ 
worth of tobacco was consumed by Great Britain 
last year—enough to keep a million boys at a 
good school. 
-Thomas II, Cummings, Grand Worthy 
Patriarch of the Sons of Temperance of Ohio, died 
near Allianio on the 22d ult. Mr. C. was a Meth¬ 
odist clergyman. 
-Donald Mackay,of East Boston, is building 
the largest ship ever constructed. It is for the 
Calfornia trade, and will carry 4,000 tons. It is 
300 feet long, 50 wide, and 28 feet deep. 
-The President has concluded a contract 
with Clark Mills for the erection in Washington 
city of a colossal equestrian statue of George 
Washington, at a cost of $50,000. 
-The Sanduskey City Herald, of the 18th 
ult., notices a wagon load of wortleberries, 
brought in by a farmer, consisting of twenty-one 
bushels. The load brought him $67 20. 
-St. John (N. B.) papers of the 30th ult., 
state that fires were raging in the woods at Sha- 
bic, and had already destroyed a large quantity 
of valuable timber. The hay crop throughout the 
provinces will be light. 
