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MT William M. Dunning, 53 Fulton street, New-York, announces that premium of $40 will be awarded to the best essay on each of the following subjects, viz:-Domestic Hap piness; or contrast between the State of Matrimony and Celibacy. The first being in conformity to divine order-the other as in opposition to it. 2d. Religion and Virtue Are they not essentially necessary to consti- tute real Marriage union; and can there be happiness where such union docs not exist!

 "By religion is here meant that moral prin- cipal which refers human actions to the test of divine truth, without the remotest allusion to sectarian creeds. It is expected that each of those essays will comprise about six pages duodecimo size, as they are to be included Tn a work of that form, now preparing for the press in this city, entitled Domestic Hafhf- ness Portrayed; compiled from the classical writings of Adison, Johnson, Hawksworth, Steele, Newton, Witherspoon, and others of equal celebrity, who have occasionally em- ployed their pens on the same interesting subjects. This work will be executed in neat and handsome style and disposed of only by subscription. The above premium will be awarded in conformity to the decision of a select committee of literary gentlemen ap- pointed for tina. purpose and the unsuccess- ful essays disposed of according to the writ ten directions of the authors The names of candidates must be enclosed in sealed en- velope, accompanying the essay, which will not be opened unless the author proves to be the successful competitor"

 The essays are to be addressed to the above named gentlemen, post paid, on or before the 20 of August.