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THE PAIXHAN BOMB.

The invention of this terrible engine of de-
struction is likely to cause complete revolu-
tion in the modes of naval warfare. The
PdiThdn bomb is thrown horizontally and
with as much certainty as solid shot from
80 FOUNDER. The destructive effects of these
bombs are described with fearful minute
ness of detail which leaves the impression on
the mind that nothing is told which has not
been done and witnessed. When thrown ho-
rizontally they will crush, strike TO pieces and
tear open the side of a vessel, with terrible
shock. 'If they remain in the side" says the
account, "their explosion, acting like mine,
will open large breaches, the irregular frac-
lures of which, extending below the water
line, will make passage through which the
water will rush in, as though dyke were
suddenly broken. ia bomb should enter a
mast, it will overturn it, together with its
yards, top and rigging. Should the bombs
pass entirely through the ships side, then
they will produce their effect between decks,
in tho midst of the combatants, the artillery
and munitions; and they will scatter around
showers of iron, and insupportable volumes
of smoke aud flame; they will completely
destroy fabrick of wood, much more easily
than that of stone; they will rip up the deck,
set every thing on fire, and cause dreadful ra.
wages every where"
Some Of those bombs are of SO and 900 lbs.
weight. In addition to their explosive ter
rors they are charged also with certain COM
position, which, upon bursting, gives forth
such noisome and even poisonous smell as
to render ship uninhabita5le.
In the British and French navies the Paix-
han bomb has been for some time in USE
Its powerful efficacy was displayed at st. Ju-
an de Ulloa, Beyrout. and at st. Jean d'Acre.
The now ships in the British navy include,
rs permanent portion of their armament, a
number of bomb cannon adapted TO this new
and destructive missile. A few -four nation
al ships, we believe, have been provided with
the Paixhan bonb--but the use Of it has not
yet become so general in our navy as is de-
sirabla.-BaH. Amer.
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Dancing to some Iune.-The New Orleans
correspondent of the Baltimore American, un-
der date of April 3, says
"Fanny Eissler's benefit took place last
night,-and such benefit. There was full
ly $4,000 in the house. The fair danseuse
was literally pelted with roses. In one of
the wreathes thrown to her there was a pair
of diamond bracelets which cost 81 $780,
Others contained valuable presents. So that
the gross receipts of the night could scarcely
have been less than from 5000 to 1000.
She has probably Melted $4,000 by her en-
gagement in this city. 1t is doubtful wheth-
er she will be re-eDgaged at the st. Charles
or will dance at the Theatre d. Orieans. She
has set the enthusiastic population of the
sunny South almost delirious by her per-
formances."
Such waste Of means upon wanton, whose
only merit consists in rendering what is pro-
per and graceful, extravagantifno not indicate,
is National reproach. The public taste
must be greatly depraved to enable dancing
adveDturer TO absorb such an amount of mon
ey. But it is idle to rail at folly. The tens
OF thousands of dollars lavished upon this
woman, instead of relieving and benehtting
the distressed and deserving in our own
country, will be taken to Europe to pamper
the appetites of those who live in idlepess
and righteousness.
albany Eoening Journal.
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DISEASE IN SILK WORMS.

Mr.. Gideon b. Smith, the intelligent and
ardent advocate of the culture Of silk in this
country, has addressed letter to the Editors
of the National Intelligencer, in which no
states that by an examination Of some plates
in French journal, he has just received, re-
speeding the different stages Of the disease,
called MUscADINE, in silk worms, he is salts
fled that ii is the identical disease which de-
stroyed great part Of the silk worms in this
country last summer. By the ravages of this
disease in Europe, taking one year with
another, the average loss Of w6f>as has been
from forty-6ve to fifty per cent. Der, annum.
lie announces remedy and preventive for
the disease, which is fortunate at this season,
just before the preparations for the ensuing
crop, as we'll as important in the incipiency
OF the culture with us. The remedy is the
free application Of air Stacked lime to the
worms, and also to the floors of the cocoone-
ry, and whitewashing all the wood work of
the fixtures. '''rhe lime should be sifted
through fine sieve ON THE woRslktwo or
three times week, ifhealthy, and once
day if diseased, in the morning before the first
feeding, and after cleaning the hurdles. The
quantity of lime to be sifted on the worms
may be just sufficient to whiten the worms
and leaves well and it should be common led
when the worms are half-grown, say twelve
or fifteen days old. This remedy has, during
the past two years, enabled those persons in
France who used it to save and obtain CO.
coons from ninety. seven per cent. of all the
worms acknowledgements.
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The Grafton delivered by the Hon. RuFus
CHoATE At Boston, in honor Of the memory
Of the late PRESIDENT, is spoken ofas splen-
did effort Of genius. In the course of the
GRAFTON. Mr.. G. paid deserved tribute to his
intellectual attainments, TO the decision and
energy Of his character, which proved that
he was equal to any Of the important emer-
genoies In which he had been placed in the
course OF his useful and even,ful life. But,
he said, there was one trait in his character
which stood out in bold relief. Applauding
millions OF grateful citizens would hereafter
oe1gnate him by the title Of the Coon Pas
Ux"I. rae mad not been selected by the peo-
Eio ~ a candidate for the HIGHEST Office in
their gift Tor the battles he had fought. for his
covering genius, or for his skill al politi.
c'Aa-bus 6eco"ss he mas good and just
MAS. so@o feared God, and clearly iorsd 6is
country.
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ton OF debt, In the name Of the pilot, aga inst
the owner or master; and the vessel is also
rendered liable, and may be attached there
for.
Imposes penalty Of $500 upon the captain
or owner so detected illegally attempting to
depart with any person charged with any
crime, to be recovered by motion, upon ten
days notice, against the obligors of the bond,
and to the full value, where tho person so
found is a slave or fugitive from service, to-
gether with all costs, to be recovered by ac-
.'on OF debt on said bond; and the vessel to
be also liable for all penalties imposed by vir-
tus of any other law of the State.
Requires the Executive to appoint one or
more inspectors at Richmond, Petersburg,
Norfolk, Hampton, the mouths of the James,
York, Rappahanock and Potomac rivers, and
at such other places as he shall deem expedi-
emit; and provides, that in places where no
inspector may be appointed, the sheriff or SER
geant OF the county or corporation, either in
person or by deputy, shall actas Inspector.
Gives the inspector fee of $40 for every
inspection, for the paymen of which the ves-
sci Is liable; authorizes him to summon and
command the force of the county or corpora
ton to aid him in the discharge Of his duty
whenever he has reason to suspect that he
will be obstructed or opposed, and declares
that if any person shall resist or obstruct a
ny inspector, he shall he deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, to be fined and imprisoned as
In other cases of misdemeanor. Declares
that in all questions as to residence and citi-
zenship, the onus probandi shall rest upon
the person claiming to be citizen and resi-
dent of this or any other State than N. York.
And provides that the act shall take effect at
ter the first of May, 1912, giving the Govern
or power to suspend its operation until the
and nj ei.a 81, II Ill
the Executive of New York shall have bona
tide consented to comply with the demand of
the Executive of this State for the surrender
OF the fugitives from justice; and that the
law OF N. York to extend the right of trial by
jury has been repealed.
(I5 be Continued.
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Sale under deed Of Trust.

IN pursuance of two deeds of trust cxecut-
ed to the subscriber, the first by Eugenio Ir-
vine, bearing date the 25th day of June, 1910,
and the second by Eugenio Irvine and Hug
rtMontgomery, dated the l Ith day of March,
1S4l, both of record in the County Court Of
flee of Augusta. and by request of the parties,
will be sold at the residence of the said IT.
vine, on the Big Calf Pasture River, in the
County Of Augusta, on Friday the 2sth inst.
at public auction, to the highest bidder, for
ready money, the following Slaves, and 9TH
or property, TO wit:
One Negro Woman, named Han
nah Twopence, about iorty-five years
of age, one other Woman named RAJ
chel, about fifteen years of age, and
her child named Margaret Ann,
now upwards OF one year old, one
other woman named Polly, and her
children Hughart, Jennetta and Jo-
seph, and one 10y named jim, about
ten years OF age; quantity OF House
hold and kitcaen Furniture, consist
ing OF Beds, Bedsteads, Tables,
Chairs, Bureau, Chest of Drawers,
Desk and Book Case, a Safe and
Cupboard Furniture, consisting OF
Plates, Dishes, Cups and Saucers,
Spoons, Knives and Forks, Iron Ket-
ties, Ovens, Pots and Skillets, Sun
dry Books, one Bay Horse five years
old, one mans Saddle and Bride,
80 head of Stock Hogs, one Carryall,
quantity of Oats and Wheat, one
Shot q n, and Powder Horn, sundry
FEELING Axes, Carpenters and Coop
er's Tools, one Ten plate AMI one
Four plate Stove, sundry Castings,
consisting OF Hollow Ware, Gudgeons
and Mould Boards, one Yankey lock,
one Table and Writing Desk, and
Grind Stone.
Altho' the right to the property above men,
toned is believed unquestionable, such title
only as is usual in such cases will be made
to the purchasers.
MATTHEW BLAIR, Trustee.
May 6, l84l--3t
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Extract efa letter from Cincinnati, dated l5M

"The news oftho appointment Of Col. W..
RI. IL Taylor, (son-in-law Of Gen Harrison)
as Postmaster in this city, reached here yes
terday, through your letter, and which as far
as can learn, was the only one received here
on the subject. We instantly had it out in
our Bulletin, and the intelligence flew like
wild-hre through the city. Our office was
crowded the whole forenoon, to see il the
news could be correct. Never did any ap-
pointment give more joy. 1t is thought ifthe
direct sense ofthe city could DO obtained, 999
in every thousand would joyfully ratify the
appointment. 1t is considered as one Of the
most just, delicate and generous compliments
that President Tyler could have paid to the
afflicted and comparatively destitute family of
the late President. Independent of these con-
sderations no man in the city is considered
better qualified for the station.''
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WOOL CARDING.

THE subscriber wishes to inform his old
customers and the public that he intends to
Gard Wool this season, and he has got his
machines in good order, dressed with new
cards. Where necessary, those that will
clean their wool of all hard substances and
send one pound Of grease to twelve pounds of
wool, may expect their work well done. Those
that pay for their wool when carded, will
be charged five cents, as money is scarce
and times hard if not, six cents.--Grain Of
any kind, or 1axseed will be received in
payment.
GEORGE PATTERSON.
May 6, lsiI-3t*
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PUBLIC S ALE.

10Y virtue of deed of trust executed to
1.-the subscriber by Addison Todd, dated
the 25th of February, 1899, and duly record
ed in the Clerks Office of Augusta County
Court-and for the purposes therein mention
ed, | will, on Saturday the LIST day of May
next, proceed TO sell, at public auction, on
the premises, in said county of Augusta, for
cash, all the entire interest Of the said Addi-
son Todd, in the whole estate of his father,
James Todd, decd. which interest extends
to the one eighth part of the whole estate, and
is more particularly described in the last
will and testament of said Jas. Todd, which
is also duly recorded in the Clerks Office,
aforesaid.
Acting as Trustee, i will, Of course, convey
only such title to the purchaser as is vested
in me by the trust deed aforesaid.
ERASMUS STRIBLING.
April lids
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70 BUILDERS.

A T A MEETING of the Board of Trus-
1Atees Of Washington College, held on the
18th of April, it was resolved to proceed m-
mediately in the erection of wings to the pre-
sent centre building Of College, and COM
mittee was appointed to make arrangements
for carrying this resolution into effect, with
directions to report to the Board on the l4th
of May. The wings to be built of brick, o.
bout 30 feet square, 3 stories high, and to be
finished off in the style of the College build
ing now being erected. This committee will
beprepared to exhibit plans and specifications
Of the work on, or after the lst of May, and
to receive bids from contractors for it's execu-
ton until the 18th ofthe same month.
A. ALEXANDER, Chairman.
A. LEYBURN, )c
p. CALHOUN, Oon,n''"
G. d. ARMSTRONG;, ) 'eo'
Lexington, April 90, lS4l.-3t
Ef We would state for the information
of builders at distance, thatthe Board at its
last meeting determined to erect during the
year 1912, four buildings for the accommoda-
tion of the President and Professors Of the
College; and further, that for the erection of
these, as well as the buildings now proposed
to be put under contract, the contractor should
be allowed to make the brick upon land be-
longing to the College.
April %.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

RY mutual agreement Of the parties in
JANUARY last, the partnership heretofore
existing in the Cotopaxi Furnace Property,
under the styleof McCormicks g. Black, has
been dissolved, for this year, with view to
the settlement and winding up of the bust
ness ofthe concern, (having rented the fur
naco); for which purpose the whole of the
funds, property, &C., of the concern have
been placed in the hands Of the undersigned,
who have, by said agreement, undertaken to
attend to it. Persons having settlements yet
TO be made with tho concern will apply to
&. II. Mccormick.
G.. II. MCCORMICK,
ROBERT MCCORMICK.
April 90, 1911.
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DISSOLUTION.

THE Co-partnership heretofore existing
between Breckenridge and Crawford, in the
Mercantile business, was dissolved on the
Both uit. All indebted to the concern will
please come forward and discharge the
same, and those having claims against the
firm will present them for settlement.
JOHN b. BRECKENRIDGE.
HUGH JOHN CRAWFORD.
Nav 6, 1S4l-3t
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"A FRESH SUPPLY.

JUST received at our warehouse a large
and well selected stock of GROCERIES as
follows
70 Bags strong Green and Bro. Rio Coffee.
10 do. Laguira, do. choice article.
10 do. Government Java do.
10 lids. Sugar, part prime, 5000 Loaf do.
No. 1, 9, 3 and 4.
30 Boxes prime Cheese, cask do cases
Pine Apple.
Seroons Caracas Indigo.
large lot of Molasses, Sugarhouse, New
Orleans, &c.
Chests very superior Tea; do. com.
Imp. and Y. Hyson.
Tierces Rice; 90 mats Of Cassia.
With general assortment Of Wines, Lii.
quors, &c. &c. all ofwhich we offer low for
cash or to punctual customers.
ALSO,
go Faggots Strap Iron; 1 ton American
Blister Steel.
10 Tons ham. Bar Iron goo kegs Anti
Eaten Nails.
90 Boxes Candies; 10 do. Lemons; 10 do.
Oranges.
90 Drums Figs; 90 do. Raisins in quarter
boxes.
ALSO,
5000 lbs. Cotton Yarn, Manchester brand.
go bales Candlewick bales Osnaburp
Also brown and bleached Cotton and Twilled
| Osnaburg.
10 Bis new No. |, Gross Herring, just re.
ceived. RHODES g. BANNER.
! Depot, winchester, April 81, 1871.
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Col. CRAuo, an officer of the u. S. Army,
has arrived at Harper's Ferry, and taken
charge Of the Public Armory at that place,
with the view of making an investigation
into all its concerns and reporting the result
to the War Department. Col. Lucas, we
learn, has been suspended from the office of
Superintendent until the investigation shall
be completed. Free Press.
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NOTICE.

THE members of the CAVALRY within
the BED Regiment, are informed that the ne
cessary trimmings for uniforms can be had a,
the Store Of b. Crawford, Esq. Staunton. L,
will be borne in mind that no individual can
be received into ranks, under any circumstan-
ces, without his complete uniform. 1t will,
therefore, be desirable that every member
should supply himselfimmediately.
NJ. III. McCUE, Captain.
May 6
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NOTICE.

hereby notify all my customers that II
they have any unsettled business with my
Miller, wish them to come and settle with
him before the LIST Of June next, as he will
leave my employment and premises at THAT
time. l Will not be bound for my mistakes
that may occur after his departure.
J. KO1NERl
April 90, ls4l-2ts
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EDUCATION.

propose to continue my school at the
house of the Rev. john HENDREN, during the
ensuing summer. The Session will COM
lnence on the 10th day Of May next--the
price for tuition will be the same az for the
last session.
A few boarders can be accom- moasted in
Mr.. Hendren's family.
JOHN G.. STOyER.
April 81, i84i.
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The Philadelphia Pennsylvania saws that
the 9Th Of May inst. has been fixed upon as
the day for the launching Of the steam-frioate
Mississippi. The whole Of the machinery
intended 20 be put on board prior to her being
fsnnehed II already IN the hold, in its proper
place.
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EDUCATION.

THE summer session of the School taught
by my daughter and myself, at Cedar Grove,
will commence tile third Monday of May,
which is the 18th of the month.
VIM. CALHOON.
April go, 1871.
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ESxEsxNbFe Real anal Personal
Property For Sale.

THE subscriber having determined to
leave this county. will offer at public sale, on
the premises, on Friday the 2lst of May,
inst. the FARM on which he now resides,
about 81 miles West Of Stanton, contain
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DRY GOODS,
Groceries, QuccnsWare,
Hard re. Hats. sc.

together with every other article usually KEEP,
in Store in this section of country. They
deem it unnecessary to enumerate particular
ly their Goods; but would invite the public
to give them call, as they have no doubt
the quality and prices of their Goods will
give general satisfaction.
@@ All kinds of country produce taken
in exchange for goods.
KYLE g. TAYLOR.
Nav 6, lS4l-5t
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NEW STORE.

THE subscribers respectfully inform the
citizens of Augusta County, that they are
now receiving and opening at the Store
house of MIR. +. Christian, 6 miles West of
Stanton, on the Free Road, general as
cor nj Df
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Hsadrrtrn.

On the 18th ult. by the Rev. Mr.. Gamble.
MT 'kRkmiAH Cross, Jr., To Nliss ELIZA,
daughter of Mr.. James Hunter. of AUGUSTA.
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DIV ELEING HOUSES 4;

two BARNS, and all other necessary build
ings; and are so situated that the farm could
be conveniently divided into two farms.
This land is convenient to two first rate
Merchant Mills, a Saw Mill, and Smith
Shop. Also will be offered at the same time
and place, the personal property of the sub
scriber, consisting of
HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, HOGS,
FARMING u ENSILS OF EVERY DE-
SCR1PTION, AND A VARIETY OF
OTHER PROPERTY, TOO TEDIOUS
TO EN- MERATE.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
JOSEPH POINTS.
May 6, 1S4I-tds
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3 80 ACRES.

in fine state of cultivation. There are up
wards of 100 acres seeded down in Clover
and Timothy; about Ia Acres ofMEADOW,
and $50 acres of cleared land.
There are not less than Is never failing
springs, and stream of water running
through the centre of the farm. The i'm
prOvements are good, consisting of two
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A VALUABLE FARM.
CONTAINING $50 ACRES OF LAND,
WITHIN 3 MILES OF LYNCHBURG.
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.

THE subscriber having determined to
move to the west, where he has purchased
Lands and settled his family, will sell or
Tuesday, the at day OF June, without reserve.
his FARM within miles of Lynchburg, con-
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~ e ~
BOOT & SHOE .MHKL.NG

THE subscriber begs leave respectfully
to inform his old friends and the public GEN.
orally that he has removed his shop opposite
the Stores of Messrs. Maupin and Cochran,
where he is prepared to do work in the very
best manner, having in his employment tho
very best workmen. He returns his sincere
thanks to his old friends for the liberal pat
ronage he has received, and hopes they will
continue the same.
OSBORNE WELLEN.
Stanton, April 22.-3t.
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800 ACR rs.

adjoining the Lands of Mr.. Sam'l nj. Scott
and others. On this Tract Of Land there 10
100 ACRES in woods. The Plantation 10
in high state of improvement, the whole be-
ing well set in Clover and Grass. There 10
about 80 acres of good Meadow-and Valu-
able Orchard of choice Fruit.-rhe improve
ments are good and convenient DWELL
ING HOUSE, and all other necessary Hou-
SEES, together with a large two story Barn,
Stables, Ice House, &C., with we'll of fine
Water In the yard. Attached to the same is
Grlst Mill, built ofbrick and stone, sufficient
ly large for manufacturing purposes, together
with an excellent
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consisting of nearly every article in their
line, all of which they will sell as low as any
other merchant in the county for cash, or to
punctual customers on the usual credit-and
they do assure all those who may favor them
with their custom, that nothing will be left
undone that would render satisfaction,--and
they, therefore, hope, by strict attention to
business, still to merit the same share of
public patronage that they have had hereto
fore.
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400 ACRES.
n Gb'k'H r..

THE subscribers beg leave to inform their
friends and the public generally that they have
removed their store to the old stand on the
hill.-Having permanently settled in the
Town of Greenville, they offer to their
friends and customersa we'll selected stock of
SPRING GOODS.