Tron the Civilizer. The Age of Gold and the Age of Bronze have given place to the Age of Iron, Iron 4s yourtrueagent of civilization, So says Mr. Robert Stephenson at Bangor. In: sight of the Menai and Conway tubular bridges, he might feel justified in proclaim- ing this; though the saying might oue of the "Nothing like deather" maxim. Yet, assuredly, gron is a great power in this present age. It is revolutionizing the world. Pee iron rail and the iron wires of the tele- graph have already brought towns so near 'to each other, that a country has now be-. come butas one yast city. And iron rail roids are bringing countries nearer to each) other, and binding them into one com- mon interest. We eyen hear of an iren) bond of union between England and Cal- cutta--a railway stretching aeross Europe and Asia Minor, rendering the distance in point of time between London and Caleutta ouly one week! Nor is the proposal a mere chimera; it isathing that will be realized, and in our day, Fourteen years will preb- ably see the Calais and Caleutta trains run- ning, Tron will form the road, and iron locomotives the fiery horses, to bear the iron carriages freighted with their living loads along the great highway of civilization -- We have yet seen butthe beginning of the gigantic power of railways. "Che next gen- eration may see an extension of the Calain and Calcetta line to Pekin, across the een- tre of Asia. The New York and California Railway will then'be a "event fact," for Yan-' kees are no dreamers, but work hard, praeti- eal, energetic works, and Asa Whitney's scheme will not remain long upon paper only. But iron is also working away in other direct- jous. Not to speak of iron bedsteadsand iron light-houses. The Queen has just ordered an iron ball-room, to be constructed by Bell- house, of Manchester, for her Highland eountry-séat at Balmoral. Then, have we not seen the Iron and Crystal Palace of all Nations? There was the iron-house, also built at Manchester, by -Fairbrain, for the Sultan of Turkey. We shall have iron cot- tages and furniture of all kinds soon--irou boats, iron stools,and iron crockery. 'he uses of the metal are endless, and its supply js almost inexhaustible--Hliza Cook's Jourival for October. { Daniet Wepster anp Liserty.--In our | Jast page appears an artigle extracted from an American let and pyblished without re- mark, whieh stites that few men have done more for liberty and equal rights than Dan- jel Webster, 'The article related to a dis- tinction proposed to be made by the Swiss Government in favor of Christian natives of the United States, and in derogation of those of Israclitish origin, Uniloubtedly Daniel Webster on that occasion was right,--tor all mien are entitled to equal civil privileges what- ever be their religious opinions, the national origin, or the color of their skin. But we deny altogether that Mr. Webster can be considered as the general friend of liberty. It was an easy matter to make some show of liberality in a matter which, however im- portant in principle, had so very limited a practical application, The American Seere- tary could easily vapor a little with the Swiss Confederation, and appear to be most tremblingly alive about "equal rights" wher talking about Europe; while all the time he was the chief northern pillar of Slavery in his own country, and the very means of eon- verting his own portion of it into'a hunting field. When will our neighbors beyond the boundary Jearn to know themselves, and to practise that liberty which they never cease talking about,--Montreal Witness. Macntye ror Maxixe Brrcxs.--Messrs, Woodworth and Mower of Boston have re- cently patented 4 machine for making'/bricks from dry clay. 'This Machine turns out about three thousand bricks per hour, beau- tifully finished, and as smooth as polished marble, so that not only isa great saving of time effected hut a quality of article is pro- "duced whieh will' display itself in the neat- ness of finish whieh will be effected in our buildings, if such machines are brought fully into operation. It is the result of three years' close qpplication and hard study on the part of the patentees, and is considered a most important invention. The machine and the clay pulverizer, are operated by a steam engine of twenty horse power. 'The clay is first dried, then ground, passing be- tween heavy rollers, then screened or sifted, and passed) into the machine in a uniform state, where it is subjected to the immense power of the ee a beautiful, per- feet face, brick is produced, almost as smooth and dense as polished marble.The bricks are taken from the machine and immediately sct in the kilns ready for burning, thereby obviating the necessity of spreading on the yard to dry before burning, as well as injury or loss from wet weather. By this process, a superior faced brick can he produced, at less expense than coarsest common brick by the old method. Tat Por? or tHe Srasons--Thomson lived and died in a small cottage, now part of Rosendale-house, near Richmond, and at the lower end of the garden had an arbor or gees, where, according to the relation of illiam Taylor, his barber, he used to write during the summer months. He added, '1 have known him to lie by himself upon the @rass near it for hours, and talk away as if three ox four paople were along with him.' cdc * e i pact age * How Kossutu acquirep 4 Know .epar or tHe Enexisd Lanevacu.--Our readers have been informed that Kossuth speaks the English language fluently. How he aequir- ed a knowledge of it, is thus explained by the N. Y. Herald: Having been consigned to imprisonment for three years, for disobeying the edicts of the Austrian Government, he applied, at the end of one year, for the use of books-- He was offered the choice of one provided it was not of a political character. He ask- ed for three, The request was granted and he selected the English Grammar, Walker's Pronouneing Dictionary, and Shakspeare. 'By attentive study of these three volumes, he mastered the English language betore the term of his imprisonment expired. Such aman is Kossuth, the great Magyar hero, and the idolized of Hungary. The production of wine proceeds so ra- pidly in Australia, that in a short time there will be a considerable export to England, giving a new variety of excellent flavor and quality. The Irish South-western Railway Com- pany have leased the privilege of selling: newspapers and books at the various stations along the line to Messrs, Sinith, news agents, of the Strand, London, at £1000 a year. New Ovrier vor tun Jrisu.-- Lhe Dub- lin Heening Mail says--"The Spamsh Government have, we are informed, con- ceeded a grant of two hundred and fifty square mules of country on the banks of Guadalquiver, in the provinces of 'Anda- lusia and Hstremadura,containing: more than 160,000 acres of land, of the richest qual- ity, to be colonized by Inish gettlers, | Cuzap Postrace Systam.--The opera- tion of the cheap postage system, so fur as the Washington City post office is concerned has exceeded aJl expeetation. Jt was ap- prehended that the income would not be sufficient to meet the expenses, but they have all been paid and a surplus of $1,074 71 is rendered to the Departinent. The amount of unpaid letters received is $2,968 35 Paid letters sent 1,121 10 Paid by stamps 2,549 00 On newspapers 783 26 $8,375 26° There were delivered ia three montlis 276,476 free letters. _Mxpenses of the office, including Postmasters' salary, clerk hire and contingencies for the same period, $6,000. The pre-payment system 'is increasing daily in favor. Late accounts from New South Wales seem to confirm previous.reports of the richness of the Bathurst gold mines. The Bathurst Pross says that a lump of pure gold, weigh- ing 100 pounds, had been recejved, and great excitement provailed. The Joliot (Illinois) Journal is gratified to learn that the Rey, Mr. Chiniquy, the Pronch Cathelic Apostle of Temperance, has emi- grated to that State, and intends locating in the Kankaree valley, He will be joined in the spring by about 1500 Hench families, from Montreal and Quebec. 'Lhe Rev. gen- tleman, we understand, is highly pleased with the country, and his locating amongst us will attyact hither a large accession to our popu- lation, "There is room enough for all." Micuigan anp Anxansas.--We find in one of our exchanges the following table, exhibiting the relative advance in wealth and population of two States admitted into the Union thesame year, (1836,) and possess- ing nearly the same natural resources: CENSUS OF MICHIGAN IN, 1850, Dwelling houses in the State 71,616 Families in the State 72,611 Whites 895 097 Colored 1,557 Total population 397,654 Farms in cultivation Manufacturing establishments pro- 34,089 ducing annually $500 and upwards 1,979 CENSUS OF ARKANSAS, 1850. Dwelling houses in the State 28,252 Families in the State 28,416 Whites 162,068 Free colored 589 Total free popylation 162,657 Slaves 46,982 Total population 209,639 Farms in cultivation 17,758 Manufaeturing establishments pro- dycing annually $500 and upwards 271 Fedral representative population 190,846 Arrest or Fucitive Suaves ww Penn- S¥LyANIA--AwnotuEr Rescur--On Friday last, two fugitive slaves, owned by Mr, Win. T. McDermott, of Baltimore, were arrested at Columbia, Pa, on a warrant is- sued by the United States Commissioner McAllister, of Harrisburgh, A large crowd of whites and blacks immediately assembled, and in consequence of the interference of a white man, who knocked a pistol out of the officer's hands, one of the fugitives soon made his eseape by jumping into a cellar, when the white man, to prevent a pursuit, jumped on the cellar door, so that no access could be had to the fugitive. The two negroes are brothers. 'Two white men in Baltimore assisted thom jn making their! escape to Pennsylvania, | McDermott: pro- ceeded to Columbia on Monday morning | for the purpose of having somebody or other | arested for " Treason."--Jndependent De-| hoo er eat. ? Crors mv Texasi--The Texas papers all Seem to agree that the eotton an erops will be rather above the aver some districts greatly so. Arrican Yourus.--Two native African youths are now at the Alexandria (ipisco- pal) Theological Seminary. 'They possess good natural abilities, and hopes are enter- tained that, by the instruction there impart- ed, they will prove efficient ministers of the Gospel amongst their countrymen, 'They have received the American names of Cle- ment Jones and Gregory 'I'. Beilell. We be- lieve they are members of the Grebo tribe. -- Christian Stateman. A Sessonspis Hint.--As the cold sea- son is at hand, and economy in fuel is a sub- ject of some importance, it may be well to mention a very simple way of shutting out the cold trom our dwellings, and thereby ad- ding much to the comfort of home. 'Those who are annoyed by the clatter of windows when the mercury is considerably below zero, and by a current of air sufticiently strong to turn a good-sized wind-mill, can easily obtain relief by attending to the following direec- tions, Procure a shilling's worth of Cists from the tailor, and a paper of small tacks from the hardware store. On the first plea- sant day take out your windows, and tack astrip of list, of suitable thickness, on th outer edges; so that it will be entirely out of sight--return the sash to its place, and.your Job is done. By this simple process, almost any room may be rendered delightfully warm and the wife and children remarkably pleasant, Try it--Cleveland True Demo- crat. ' Tau Docs er Kamscuarxa.--a late book says of them: "These docile and intelligent animals are used by the natives to perform all-the labor of cattle and horses, Indeed, no other domestic animal could live in. that bleak and cold region. The dogs are com- panions and bed-fellows of their masters, and ave more intelligent even than the most knowing dogs among us Cliristains. To protect. their feet from snow and ice, socks of fur skins are made for these dogs; and it seems they appreciate this attention; for a dog always whines out his joy at having a new set of socks, as a child would rejoice at anew suit of clothes." Porsow or tHE Toap.--It is an. ancient and still common opinion that the toad pos- sesses a subtle venom, 'but at present this is deemed fabulous by the scientific. M. M. Gratiolet. and Cloez, as appears by the re- ports of the Academy of Sciences, have shown by experiment that they secrete a deadly poison. They inoculated small birds with the milky fluid contained in the dorsal and parotid pustules of this animal, and found that they died at the end of five or six minutes--Hyen when dried the fluid des- troyed birds. Death oceurred without con- vulsions, and all exhibited marked signs of apoplexy. sane Bam Pizarno's Grave at Lima.--lIn the erypt under the high altar are deposited the re- mains of the celebrated Pizarro, who was assassinated in the palace near by, A small pzece of silver, dropped into the hand of the sacristan, procured me admission into the crypt. Descending a few steps I entered a small place, 20 feet long, quite light and whitewashed, and which smelt and looked so much like a comfortable wine cellar, that I caught myself more than once looking round for the bins and bottles. The 'first object that Tsaw was large square tomb, surmounted by the erect figure of an abbott, and close by, in an opeuing in the wall, I noticed what appeared to me to be a collec- tion of dirty rags, but a closer inspection proved that this was all that remained of the renowned conqueror of Peru. He has still on him the same clothes and shoes' which he wore at the moment of his assasination. Of course his body is nothing but a skeleton covered with what was once white linen, swaided around him, but the dust of cen- turies has collected on it and tumed it, to a light brown color, and it almost. pulverizes when touched. "Lhe body is placed on a narrow piece of plank, in a slanting position and has been placed in this hole merely to put it out of the way. he folks in Lima do not think anything of the remains of poor Pizarro: and I dare say that a little ( money, judiciously invested would procure for any curiosity hunter the whole of his remains--ARamble from Sidney to South- ampton. Epucarionar Discussion iv ENGLAND. The subject of the education of the masses is now earnestly discussed in England, --§ And it is instructive. to see how the views of men on such a subject, are affected by national circumstances, of which foreigners cannot judge. There the Congrerationalists, and men of similar principles with us, take ground exactly the opposite of ours. Wo are con- tent with common schools, supported by a legal tax, thinking it in 'our circutiistances, the best possible arrangement, In England the Congregationalists, almost to a man are opposed to such an arrangement, and in favor of what they call voluntary schools, or schools supported by each denomination after their own way. And no doubt, they judge cor- rectly. Beeause with them, state schools, would be a very different thing from what they are here. And it would be great folly in us, to condemn them, because they reason to different results respecting their iustitu- tions to what we do respecting ours. And this principle iseapable of a wider applica- tion-- Puriten HRerordor. | ladies of the State of Maine, have recently Arreynion! Yous Mun !--The oung formed themselves into a sogiety for mutual: improvement and 'protection. Among the resolutions ated at a reoular meeting we find the following: That we will receive the attentions of no 'so styled' young gen- tleman, who has not learned some businass or engaged in some steady employment for a livelihood, for it is apprehended that after the bird is caught it may starve in the cage--- That we will promise marriage to no "young man who is in the habit of tippling, for we are assured his wife will come to want and his children go barefoot. 'That we will mar- ry no young man who is not a patron of his neigborhood paper, for we have not only strong evidence of Ins want of intellige but that he will prove too stingy to previde for' his family, edueate his children, or en- courage institutions of learning in his viein- ity. RECEIPTS, E. Morse 1 0)]L B. Judson 0 50 Robert Wattles 1 0} Samuel Brown 1 0 M. Wheeler 1 0 | Joseph Rose 1 0 H. S, Bradley 1 0} Wm. Mac ty 2 Joseph Miller 1 0} John Davis 1 0 Mrs. J. Miller 1 0] J..M. Barrows 1 0 m. Laterty 1 018. Mitcherner 1 0 OUBLE CARRIAGE HORSE AND HARNESS, and a DANISH COACII DOG for Sale. The Subscriber, being about to change his business, will sell his Carriage Horses and Harness cheap for Cash, or ap- proved Security. HENRY F. SAMPSON. | Detroit, December 11, 1851. DAGUERREOTYPES. D EVERLYN HALL, Dacurrnean & /. Anrist, would inform the citizens of Detroit that he has opened rooms in Fire- man's Hall, Jefferson Avenue, where he is prepared to take Miniatures, ping or in groups, for Rings, Pins, Lockets, Bracelets, &c., with or without Colors, in the highest style of the Photographie Art, for all who may fayor him with their patronage. {=> Pictures taken in all kinds of weather and warranted proof against all time. All are Solicited to call. Detroit, Nov. 10, 1851. D. VOGELSANG -- Respectfully informs his Friends thathe has removed to opposite Mr. Baby's House. 1 ADDLES, HARNESS, TRUNISS, with ss all the necessary farming apparatus at the lowest prices, repairing of Harness, &c., will also be done to order, feb26tt WINDSOR, C. W. A. DERRICK (fare and Clothes Cleaning Estab- lishment, Griswold st., Baggs' New Block, North of Jefferson avenue, Detrdit. jan29tt N R. LEVI FOSTER, of Amherstburg, A Canada West, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has neatly fitted up a Hotel, on Market-street for the accommodation of such as may favor him with their patronage. Tis prices shall be liberal, and no time and pains spared to ren- der satisfaction to his customers. He has also a yariety of splendid carriages and horses to let, connected with the aboye esta- blishment, for the accommodation of the ublic, Mas DIANTHY ROBINSON, of Detroit, 'i Michigan, has just neatly fitted up her house on Fort Street, near the second Baptist Church, for the accommodation of a few weekly Boarders on reasonable terms. We know Mrs. Robinson to be a respectable and worthy woman, and we hope that she may meet with that encouragement which her just merits entitle her to. FOSTER'S HOTEL. BOARDING ELOUSE. Murs. Alexander's Boarding Honse, Corner of Bates and Congress sts., M® A. furnishes the best accommodation elt on the most reasonable terms. Pleaso give her a call. MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD. 1851. NEW ARRANGEMENT. N and after Wednesday, April 23d, and until further notice, Passenger T'rains will run as follows : MORNING TRAIN WESTWARD, Will leaye Detroit daily, (Sundays excepted, ) at 7.45 A M. stopping at Regylarand Signal Stations on the Line and connecting at New Buffalo with the Boats for Chicago. EVENING TRAIN WESTWARD, Will leave Detroit daily, at 5 P M, connect- ing next morning with the Boats at New Buffalo for Chicago, Milwaukee, Waukegan, Kenosha, Racine, Sheboygan, and Manitoo- wac,. 'This train will leave Passengers at all Reeular Stations on the Line, and at all Signal Stations east of Marshall, but will not take up Passengers at any but Regular Stations. MORNING TRAIN EASTWARD, Vill leaye Michizan City daily (Sundays excepted) at 5 A M. tonching at all Regular and Signal Stations on the Line, and connect- ing at Detroit with the Boats for Cleveland and other Ports on south side of Lake Erie. EVENING TRAIN EASTWARD, Will leave Michigan City daily, at 9.30, and New Buffalo at 10.15 P M, connecting next morning at Detroit with the North Shore boats for Buffalo and Express Train for the fast. This Train will stop at all Regular |Stations only, west of Marshall, but at jall Stations, Regular and Signal, oast of just fitted up a neat BOARDING HOUSE, | on King strect, for the accommodation of the LINE OF STAGES Line from Amherstburg to ndsor and back. R. LEVI FOSTER will start a new ""ccommodati Vi line of Stages on the above route, from Tarie's Tavern, Amherstburg, at 8 0' clock on Monday and Saturday mornings; and from Mr. Beeman's Hotel, at Windsor at 9 » o'clock P. M. on the same days. EXTRAS STARTED WHEN REQUIR As Mr. Foster has prepared the cellent teams, and yery comfortal conveyances, he hopes to obtais of public patronage the present stages will commence their trips day of July. , Amherstburg, June 1851. AUCTION SALES. we! TARING AND LARKINS, Avcrion ' \) any Commission Mrrcnants, on the corner of Woodward and Michigan avenue, opposite the City Hall Market; Detroit. Special and strict attention will be given to sales of Real Mstate, Dry Goods, G j Furniture, and other sales, in an) the city. : The above business, in all its brat be promptly attende REFE Edmonds & MsReyn oO. M. Hyde. John Ladue. James Stewart. H. R. Andrews. WM. DAY'S BOARDING HOUSE, Chatham, Canada, West. - AR. DAY wishes to inform his friends, iv and the public generally, that he has public, where no time or pains will be spared. to render satisfaction to all who may fayour him with their patronage, but especially those whoare moying from under the kidnap- ping law of America. ; ; ANTLSLAVERY BOOKS O be had in Detroit, at MeIarren's Book Store Jefferson Avenue. The UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF SLAVERY, by Lysander Spooner. HENRY BIBB'S NARRATIVE OF SLAVERY, Illustrated with Ingravings. * This work will be sent to order. by applying to the book agent of the True Wesleyan book concern, No. 8 Spruce st., New York, or to Wm. Harned at 61 John st., at the following prices : Paper covers - Cloth binding - Extra gilt bound 00 For cash in hand one-third will be taken off. UNIVERSAL HISTORY of the Cororen and Inpran Race, by R. B. Lewis. MILLS' PAIN EXTRACTOR | OR the Cure of RHEUMATISM, NEU- RALGIA & PAIN IN THE LIMBS. Let those who suffer try it, and it will prove itselfin a few minutes. It has cured Rheu- matism of long standing. If there is a person in this city now suf- fering with Rheumatism, Neuralpia, Nervous Tie Doloreux, who has tried all other medi- cines advertised, and is not cured, we invite 'you to call upon us at Mr. Gordon's Barber shop, near the Depot. Detroit, June, 1851. SONS OF TEMPERANCE TIONARY SALOON BENJAMIN LEE wee inform the inhabitants of Detroit and vicinity, that he has opened a new Confectionary Saloon, on Jefferson Avenue, one door aboye Cass st., where he will be happy to sce his friends. ee He will keep on hand a Jarge supply of Steam refined Molasses Candy and other Confectionary. Also, Pies, Cakes, Beer, Ice- Cream, Soda Water, &c; All of which will be of the first quality. : CONFEC- CHEAP BOSTON STORE. BOOTS AND SHODS. HE Subscriber has on hand at all times a full and complete assortment of Boots and Shoes of descriptions, of superior quality and workmanship, which willbe sold at ex- tremely low prices, for ready pay only. The Citizens of Detroit and the surround- ing country are respectfully invited to call in and examine our stock and prices before pur- chasing elsewhere, as they cannot but be suited. Ikeep on hand a constant supply of my own manufacture, made from the best materials the market here or the east will afford. This establishment keeps in constant employment about seventy hands, with an experienced foreman to superintend, and all work sold by me as my own manufacture, will be warranted, and at about the vame price that eastern work is sold. Also, always on hand, a general and com- plete assortment of Ladies', Gentlemen's Misses' and Children's Boots and Shoes of all descriptions of Lastern manufacture, and of as good quality as can be purchased in the eastern market, which will be sold cheaper than at any other establishment in the state. All the above work was selected expressly for the retail trade, and is of the very best quality--any work purchased at this ostab- lishment, proving differentfrom that repro- sented, may be returned and the money will be refanded. Boots and Shoes of all descriptions made to order on the shortest notice. : Repairing in all its branches, done in a heat and durable mannor, at prices to suit tho times. Findings of all descriptions kept constantly on hand. L. L. FARNSWORTH. {> Don't forget the number and get into the wrong Shop, but remember the Gothte Store, 54, east side of Woodward Avonue, five doors below the Presbyterian Church, and £4 storo from Jefforson Avoruc. ni4 ' | Meershralf-