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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-19
CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, vEsTINGs, &c.

CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, VEsTINGs, &c.
WE have this day received large assortment of
w Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vesiings, which, IN
point Of quality, price, and quantity cannot be sur
passed in this Market all Of which will be sold at The
lowest possible prices We name 10 part
rs pieces extra finish wooLdyed black Cloths
10 do medium do
Is do do blue do
10 do medium do do
40 do invisible green dahlia, olive, brown,
and green cloths
25 do assorted Cloths, suitable for ladies'
use, exceedingly cheap
25 do London, Plaid, and plain Tweeds
SO do assorted Cassimeres, in fancy paids,
striped, figured, and plain
IS do rich Cashmere Vsstings
10 do medium do
dozen rich Cashmere Scaris
do low priced do
IS pieces silk pocket Hdkfs
10 dozen linen cambric do
Together with Gloves, Suspenders, Knit Shirt
and Drawers and Hosiery Of every description.
nov 24-tf ESTEP 4 CATLETT.
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NOR SALE a farm northeast OF Rock Creek
i Church. at the distance of 81 miles from the
Centre Market, about half wood land-,he
whole very susceptible Of cheap and easy improve
ment we'll situated in delightful, healthy country
As the object of the sale is to settle up estate
bargain may be had for cash or liberal time. Apply
TO JOHNSON & CALLAN.
Nov Oft
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GREAT ARRIvAL-NEW GOODS JUST RE-
VI CEIVED.-We have this day received
Is pieces super jet and blue black Alpaccas
10 do do drab and invisible green Alpaccas
S do do chameleon change Alpaccas
Is do do jet black BombasDs
Is do do blue black do
IS do figured and plain low priced black Silks
10 do extra heavy (wide) Pouit de Sole
10 do eros de Swiss and Italian LustriDgs
80 do rich chameleon change Poull dc Sore, rich
stripes
25 do plain Gros de Naples, suitable for Innings
Is do double FIorences, all colors
% do ladies' plaid and figured Cloakings
25 do rich new style Mousselines de Lame
10 do Cashmere do
Is do rich embroidered Thibet Shawls
10 do chameleon change do
25 do and medium Cashmere do
so Shawls of assorted qualities
Is pieces ga extra white Flannels
IS IS do do IS IS DO DO do do
IS do red, yellow and green Flannels
10 do French Mernoes, desirable goods
IS do A Gothic Chntz, for inside blinds
so do rich Furniture Calicoes
l rich and style Chintzes
case handsome Calicoes, at IL cents
20 dozen super black Cashmere and Alpaca Hose
90 do Raw Silk and Mohar Hose
so do assorted Cotton do
10 do ladies' Merno Vests
8 do do Silk do
Is do colored and white Skirts
10 10 pieces ice s extra fine Cambria Dimitis'
IS do extra fine Irish Linens cheap
80 do medium do do
80 do low priced do do
10 do Linen Cambrcs, from 81 to So per yard
IS do extra fine Long Lawns
Is do medium do
so do Birdseye Diapers, some Of which are
beautifully fine
10 do "a, l04, and ~ Damask Table Linen
Is do Damask Napkins
25 do Russia, Huckaback, and other Diapers
Is do 81, 1914, and 1874 Russia and Irish Sheet.
ings
cases Ga and 1874 Hamilton Sheetings
10 do Longcloth Cottons
100 pieces real Georgia Nankeens
100 do Cassinets assorted in colors and ualI
100 do Canton Flannels
100 do Penentiary Plaids
so do Curtain Musns
Is do red Cashmeret
10 do drab Damask Moreen, and
1000 do brown Cottons, at 6 cents per yard
Together with every article kept in dry goods
stores.
The subscribers would invite purchasers to call
and examine their extensive assortment Of goods al
he time pledging themselves to sell as low, If
Doi lower, than any other establishment In this or
any other city. ESTEP CATLETT
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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-19

7 OUDON's ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF GARDEN
IL ING, and
Loudon's Encyclopedia Of Agriculture, cheap. A
few copies Of each Of the above for sale by r. TAr-
LoR price 80 so the usual price in this country be-
ing fifteen dollars.
New Works lately imported from London, by
+. TAYLOR.
ing, vol octave.
johnson on Manurcs and Fertilizers | vol. Svo
Vaux on Filling aud Fertilizny Land, vol. svo.
The Practical Gardener, by c. Mcintosh, Garden
er to the King Of the Belgians.
The Conservatory and Hot House, by r. Balm
bridge, vol.
Hog on the Carnation, vol.
Mans Domestic Poultry, vol. and many others
oct IA
DRINClPLES AND PRACTICE OF MEDI-
i CINE, by John Ellio,son, President of the
Royal Medical and Chirurgcal Society edited by
Nathaniel Rodgers and Alexander Cooper Lee, NJ ID,
First American, from the second London edition.
greatly enlarged with notes and additions by Tbos
Slewsrdson, Of the Pennsylvania Hospital | vol.
octave.
PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE DISEASES
OF THE TESTS and Of the Spermatic Cord and
Scro,um, with Illustrators, by T. b. CARING Of the
London Hospital edited by z. b. Goddard, NJ. D.,
Demonstration Of Anatomy IN the University Of Penn.
syvsuis. | volume octave.
just published and this day received for sale by
oct Att + TAYLOR.
A NTHoNs yIRGIL.-Just issued from the
"A Press.
The Eneid Of Virgil, with English notes, critical
and explanatory Metrical Claws and and an His
- ~ - II. l.
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$50 barrel. OF fresh superfne 42pr~
100 bushels of new white heidbs
5000 pounds of good hard soap.
LOO pounds of good hard lallow candles
20 bushels OF good clean dry fine salt.
500 gallons Of good cider vinegar.
One half on Let June, l645, remainder IN all oe'o
Der, lsi5-
Al Plattsburgh, Nep York.
40 barrels of pork
ITO barrels OF fresh supe foe -four
40 bushels Of new white field beans
900 pounds Of good hard soap.
$50 pounds Of good bard tallow candles.
Is bushels OF good clean dry fine salt
i75 gallons of good cider vinegar.
Al Fort Prehie, Portland, Name.
IS barrels of pork
l25 barrels of fresh supeiGne -four.
so bushels of white field beans.
100 pounds good herd soap.
so pounds of good hard allow candles.
10 busbeis of good clean dry fine salt.
100 gallons OF good cider vinegar.
Al Fort Sultioan, PASSPORT, Maine.
20 barrels ofpork.
100 barrels of fresh superfne flour.
80 bushels Of new white field beans.
800 pounds of good hard soap.
l75 pounds of good hard telow candles.
4 bushels ofgood clean dry fine salt
20 gallons of good cider vinegar.
At Fort Constitution, Portsmouth, New Hamp-
shire.
80 barrels of pork.
1875 barrels ofirsh super6ne -four.
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American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-02
AMERICAN REPUBLICAN.
correspondence of the U. s. Gazette,I


The weather continues untavorablc for out door
operations The sales of reach 700 bales; yes
lcrday, 1900 bales were sold. Prices remain without
any material alteration.
Flour is dull. GcncSec, Ohio, and Michigan have
been sold AT Si62la46Ss; 300 bhls, Georgetown sold
at 81 6sai7j 500 bbls Troy, Si6S3; 500 bbls Rich
nOnd City Mills, 500; 1000 bushels Illinois wheat,
9Sc 400 do, old corn, northern and southern 5Oa52c
1000 bushels new i6aiSc; $500 bushels barley 56a5Sc;
600 do. rye, 61c; 1000 bushels southern oats, Bee.
Iju bales dew rottcd American hemp brought $3.50;
5000 gallons English nsced oil, 20 cts cash. and DC.
1T months. American is offered at CSC.
The sales of coffee have been large this week,
reaching 10000 bags, partly speculation, but princ
pally for New Orleans, and other southern markets
Prices are rather lirner The average price of RID
was g. ct per h. $500 Rio Grandc hides sold at l2c
as they run. 1900 mats cassa, lsc, mos: I casks
woad, &c,
A cargo OF \. Orleans Molasscs 10 arrive, brought
y cents; 1000 b. whalebone have been sold within
the last few days. South and N. w. Coast nj 4la42c.
The Stock market a little better this morning,
the sales however Were light-the market closing
with an upward tendency.
There has been an animated demand for exchange
to-day: sterling sold at no! for city bills, and
1922 for southern francs 522!
Sales at Stock Exchange-SIOOO Corporation rs
lO9 $1,000 Ohio 6's l0Oal0Ot; $1,000 Kentucky lO2ia
lO3 81 900 Illinois 36!a37; $1,000 Penn. 67!.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-02
GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY,
FOR COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA AND
G. @ N y u M II II A @ N!

Il
FHNHE GREAT and ONLY REMEDY for Colds,
III Coughs, Asthma, and CONSUMPTION, is the
HUNGARIAN BALSAM OF LIFE, discovered by
introduced into the United States under the imme-
date supefntendence of the inventor.
The extraordinary of this medicine, in the
cure of Pulmonary diseases, warrants the American
Agent in soliciting for treatment the WORST POS
| SlBLE CASES that can be found in the community
that seek relief in vain from any of the common
remedies of the day, and have been given up by The
most distinguished Physicians CONFIRMED and
| INCURABLE. The Hungarian Balsam has cured,
and will cure, the MOST DESPERATE OF CASES,
| IT is quaek nosrum but n standard English medi-
cine, of known and established efficacy.
Every family in the United States should be sup
piled with Buchan's Hungarian Balsam of Life, not
only to counterfeit the consumptve tendencies of the
climate, hut TO be used preventive medicine in
all cases of Colds Coughs Splitting of Blood, Pain in
| the Side and Chest, Irritation and Soreness of the
Lungs Bronchitis, Difficulty of Breathing, Hectic Fe-
yer, Night Sweats, Emacation and General Debility,
! Asthma, Influenza, Whooping Cough, and Group.
U3-Sold in large bottles, at 81 per bottle, with full
directions for the restoration of Health.
| Pamphlets, containing mass of English and Ameri-
can certificates, and other evidence, showing the UNI
equalled merits of this Great English Remedy, may be
obtained of the Agents, gratuitousy.
| DAVID F. BRADLEE, sole Agent for the United
| States, ll9 Court street, Boston.
OCT w. DYOTT & SONS, General Wholesale
Agents. No. l32 North Second street, Philadelphia.
DC For sale at Wholesale Depot, No. d South
Charles street; at GEO. II. KEERL'S, No. 323 Balti-
more street, and of JAMES A. REED, corner of Sara
toga and Gay streets; also, of s. s. Hance OF
Hanover and Charles streets. n29
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-02
TRUSTEES SALE.

BIZ
-uD Chanccry, passed in a cause wherein Gerard
Pedticord and Caroline, his wife, and Harriet Rowes
are compliments, and Nehemiah NJ. Rowles, Jr., and
others defendants the subscriber, as trustee, will
offer at public sale, to the highest bidder on TUES
DAY, the 10th day of December next, at II O'clock
NJ at the Relay House, part of that parcel of
Land lying in Anne Arundel county, adjoining Elk
ridge Landing, which was purchased of Paca Smith
by Nehemiah NJ Rowles, the elder, containing
30 ACRES-More or less.
The Land is of good quality, part thereof well wood
ed, from which il is believed 700 or 800 cords of wood
might be cut; abounds with Iron Ore of fine quality
is well watered and from its convenience to market
(being quarter of mile from the Washington Branch
of the Railroad and miles from Baltimore, will offer
an advantageous investment to any person disposed
purchase. For more particular description of the
premises persons DESTROYS of purchasing are referred
to Mr.. John LIE Merchant, of Elkridge Landing.
TERMS OF sALE-One half the purchase money to
he paid the ratification of the SALE and the residue
in IL months from the day of SALE the whole to bear
interest from the day of sale, and payment thereof to
be secured by bonds of the purchaser with surety to
the satisfaction of the Trustee.
nl5-eots FRANK. II. STOCKETT, Trustee.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-02
Rnn DOLLARS REWARD. DOCTOF
4NYNG STORM,S SPECIFIC COMPOUND. fo

the of GonerhGa, elects, Structures, Dialects
dtiulty in making water, and all other unnatural dis
charges from the uretha of either sex.
In no case has this medicine been known to fall TO
effect permanent cure, and too in the shortest posi-
Bile time. Should this medicine fail TO effect cure,
where it has been taken according to directions return
the empty vial and get back the money. Why then
spend both time and money with such quack nostrums
as cannot be depended upon; when, for 81, you can
purchase pleasant, sure and speedy cure, composed
solely of vegetable substance: One hundred dollars
will be paid to any who will produce medicine
to equal this compound, who will prove that it
tains any mineral substance whatever.
N. b. This medicine Can be had of James p. VIII
hanson, corner of High and Gay-sts. TO- T.); Joseph
Sawyer, corner of Paca ind PrattzeB.; and by E. Y.
Forney, corner of Clay sId Eutawsstreets.
In Washngton-by G. Scott, corner of 9TH st. and
Pennsylvania Avenue; Robert Patterson, corner of 9Th
street and Pennsylvania Avenue. fel0y6m*
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1844-12-02
FANCY BELLOWS & HEARTH BRUSH
Els TO MATCH.

II CSERH "a. SkAPhEhoN. (Manulacturer)
eD No. 1913 BALTIMORE STREET, doors west
of ST. Paul's offers to Country Merchants, Manufac-
urersand others, full assortment OF House Brushes,
embracing every article in domestic Also, the
greatest variety of fine Head, Cloth, Hat, TOOTH Nail
and Shaving BRUSHES, and Feather Busters of all
sorts and sizes Also superfine Buffalo Pocket and
Dressing COMBS, lin casas,) with many articles in
the Fancy Brush line. Also, Kitchen and Parlour
BELL WS, very cheap, and worth the attention OF
housekeepers; Blacksmths' Bellows all szes Bra
zier and Jewellers Bellows, assorted; Cowskns;
Walking Canes; FISHING TACKLE, with other ar
tcles usually found in Brush Store. All of which
he will sell at fur prices on time, or liberal discount
FOR CASH. olS-tf
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DO
NO LONGER
&c,
RITT CHA NGrn TN 10
. q
eDS

{G5- The public are respectfully informed that by the
ordinance of the city, regulating the numbering of the
houses, the subscribers number has been changed
from Dc to 80, of which his customers and strangers
will please take notice.
The Proprietor of the celebrated VEGETABLE
BlTTERS and COUGH DROPS, would take the pre-
sent occasion to call the attention of strangers visiting
the city, and Others, to the superior qualities of the
above medicines for the cure of Dyspepsia, Bowel
Complaints, Bilious Fever, Fever and Ague, Rheuma-
usm, Colds, Coughs, Consumption, and many other
complaints to which liable. In addition to the
many certificates published in the papers of the day,
he has III his possession number from respecta-
BILE individuals all testtyng to the virtues of these
medicines, and which can be seen at his store.
The subscriber also takes this opportunity return
his grateful thanks to a discerning public, who have
extended to his medicines such liberal support since
their introduction into this city; and he is happy in
the belief that they have been productive Of much
good wherever used As he is the sole proprietor and
manufacturer, he would caution the public against any
attempts that may be made to impose upon them
spurious article. Every bottle of his medicine is
sealed and stamped with his name the top of the
cork, also fac smile Of his name the label on the
side OF the bottle. None other genuine; therefore
be OF deceived.
His ANTl-BILIOUS PILLS are acknowledged
to be most excellent remedy for bilious complaints.
They are extensively used, and pronounced one of
the best family medicines now before the public.
In addition 10 the above he has many other MEDI-
CINAL PREPARATIONS, of his own manufacture,
together with great variety of PERFUMERY cata-
legues of which can be seen at his store, and which
he warrants TO be equal 10 any in the city.
LOUIS GOULEY, No, 80 Baltimore street,
Between Frederick and Harrison streets,
And near Centre Market.
N. b. Remember the No, 3S, as the genuine d1 IT,
cteS are for sale al other place in Baltimore al2
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COAL! COALu COAL.n

COAL. COALM COAL!n
YARD LOWER END SPEARS WHARF.
FUNHE Subscribers respectfully inform their numer-
II Gus customers and the pu.c generally, that they
are now fully prepared TO furnish them with COAL at
their usually low price, of the following kind, for
CRATES and stoves:
Baltimore Companys COAL)
Coal Brook do. per ton of s240 lbs.
Lloyd, sc. SC. do.
Our yard being central, affords opportunity for
purchasers to call and examine for themselves-the
agent at the yard will take pleasure in showing the
Coal. We will warrant our Coal to give satisfaction
in all o. Orders left at our office or at the
Yard, will have prompt attendance.
GEESE 4 SON, Commerce street wharf,
seli-eOtf Yard lower end Spears wharf
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SECRET DISEASE
~URED IN FROM En Z nAX


" CHARGE MADE. Apply to DR. JOHNSTON
of the LOCK HOSPITAL, North Frederick street,
Two Doors from Baltimore street, where may be OBJ
tanned the most speedy remedy for GonorrhRa elects,
structures, Seminal Weakness, pain in the Loins, af,
iechons of the Kidneys, and every sther symptom of
A CERTAIN DISEASE.
tne unfortunate victim of this hOrrid disease DR..
19hNSloN can recommend a safe and speedy rem
coy which will eradicate every symptom of this awful
complaint without laying the foundation of other dis
eases; or alas! Il is too often the that the pooh
misguided being tails into the hands of some ignorat
practitioner, who perhaps by chance NAV effect n
cure, but from the remedies employed the constitution
Is leit emaclated, and disease thousand times
worse than the enc he previously had pervades every
part Of his body, injecting its humors and the con-
taminated stream of blood constantly rushing tbrouah
the system, produces n complication of maadies
winch may never be cured and the unfortunate vic
tim of this hond disease is either swept Off 70 an NJ,
timely grave or becomes object of comniseratio,,
TO the eyes of the charitable
To such, therefore, DIR. JOHNSTON PLEDGES him,
self to preserve the nvolable secrecy and from.
his extensive practice in the first Hospitals in Ell
ROPE and AMERICA, we guarantee a safe and
speedy cure. ~
TAKE NOTICE. Those persons who have in;uroa
their constitutions by certain practice speedily cured
"hat pity mat young man, the hope of his coun-
Try, ana ie earring OF his parents, should be snatched
from all the prospects and enjoyments of life by the con-
sequences OF one unguarded moment and by disease
which is not in its own nature fatal and which neyer
proves so if properly treated
Therefore, those who are affected should applv i'm
mediately at the HOSPITAL of DR.. Johnston where
they may rely on being honorahy and properly treat
ed, and no matter how bad the ease NAV be- q cure
will be effected in the of few days ACCORDING
to the symptoms of the patient.
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
On the Eye, such as for Squirting, Cataract &C. Also
those for Deormity of the Limb, sueh as Club Foot,
&c, performed on the Poor free of Charge
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED,
Take notice, on the right hand side of N. Frederick
street, going from Baltimore street, doors from the
corner Observe the name.
ADVICE TO THE POOR GRATIS.
N. b. Dr. Johnston, from receiving medical edu-
cation IN Europe, possesses an ADVANTAGE that few
physicians can boast of; besides being member Of
the Royal College OF Surgeons, London he is a dis
ungulshed graduate from one of the most eminent
coleges OF the United States je25
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THE OLD CITIZENS BANK,
MARKET STREET,

No. l6l NOW No. 1876.
YuNHE Subscriber would inform his friends and
~ customers, that he has completed his FALL and
WINTER Stock of CLOTHS, CAsSIMEREs and
VESTINGS, selected with special care and judgment,
from the best markets, comprising all the necessary
variety of Goods iii his line. He feels confidence
in Recommending his present stock to his patrons,
from the advantageous circumstances under which
they have been selected.
~ Having in my employ the best workmen, my
customers may feel confident in having their orders
executed in the best style, and the shortest notice.
% WILLIAM ROGERS,
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N wv w DIRK.

n IFE OF LUTHER. The Life of Martin
NJ Lsther, to which is prefixed expository essay
on the Lutheran Reformation, by Rev. Geo. Cubt;
with appendix containing a chronological table of
the principal events occurring during the period of
Lutler's Life.
The above is the best memoir of Luther that has
ever been published. and to the admirers of that cee
brated ref0rmer it affords rich teary treat. Price
Is cts, for sale by PARSONS s. PRESTON,
n2s l5l Prattst, adjoining Railroad Depot,
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CONSUMPTION is DURABLE.
nnn PERSONS IN PHILADEL-


wonderful efficacy of that powerful Remedy.
THOMSON'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAI.
.aND WOOD N.aP1I.8.
READ! READ
ASTONISHING CURE OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS! 4
Philadelphia, May 49, 1874
Mr.. Il. S. IhomSon-Dear Sir-For more than fopf
years past | had been dreadfuy alio ted with an ar
fiction of the throat, which my physician pronounced
"CHRoNIc BRONCHITIS" caused by repeated and ne-3
elected colds. The distress suffered is indescribable
My throat was literally with violent spasm0dic,
coughing that blood would come from it, also great
oppression pain and ghness at the chest and feveiS
in short all the usual pulmonary symptoms showed
themselves causing entire loss of necessary repose-A
my throat LEEoHED and clustered over and over
again. made trial of every known remedy, and az
different periods had the advice of six physicians and
all with no avail. About two months since | made
trial of your Compound Syrup of Tar and Wood Napt
thu. and before had taken the first bottle felt reefe
continued until | had taken seven bottles wbicbe
completely removed the disease and restored me tco
perfect health, and firmly believe should not nowl
be living, had 1t not been for your invaluable medicine
JANE PERRY, 1913 Spruce street 4 II
The Undersigned bears witness to the truth of th16
foregoing having personal knowledge of all the actae
of the case. M. HARRISON 81 Almond ct NJ
Prepared by s. P. Thomson, Fifth and Spruce sts
Philadelphia.
ROBERTS & ATKINSON.
Corner of Baltimore and Hanover streets
np,or Agents for Maryland. {.
PRICE so cents per bottle, or SIS per dozen,
70 beware Oh Counteffeits. o26-3m q
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AZ STRAAS! STRAASM .&H

IL STRAAS! STRAAS!! So
THE FRENCH IMITATION OF DIAMONDS.
TUNHESE beautiful BREASTPINS, which excel
Il the diamond for brilliaacy, are just received and
for sale by GABRIEL d. CLARK,
Water street, second door from Calvert.
For or 81, Pin can be procured which looks as
well as diamond at 500. Gentlemen in warr of a
handsome Breastpin, are invited to call and the
different patterns. jylS-tf
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CURIoUS PHENOMENA AT SEA The New
York Herald states that Captain F. A. Croker,
Of the ship North Bend, from Batavia, met
with a singular phenomena while on his pas
sage to that port 1t appears, that about the
Goth of October, when it lat. IL ~, 3s w., a
great number of grasshoppers alighted OH the
deck and sails of the ship, and also on the sea.
They continued lowering about the vessel for
two or three consecutive days, and then disap-
peared. 1t was supposed, from appearances,
that there must have been thousands, if not
millions, within the space of a few miles. They
were like the grasshoppers of this section Of
the world, except in color, and that differed
only in shade-those seen at sea having been
Of deeper red