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The ETHIOPIAN MlNsTRELs close their per.
formances in our city this evening. after quite a
successful sojourn among us-having been visit
ed by crowds of our citizens on each night OF
their performance. The entertainment this even.
ing is for the benefit Of Ginger, the inimitable
performer on the bone castanetts. They per
form tomorrow night in Georgetown, at the
Union Hotel.
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TN FASHIONABLE SPRING CLOTHING.

TN FASHIONABLE SPRING CLOTHING.
i ADDITION to my former stock, am now
adding many very new and desirable goods in my
line, of the most modern style and finish, any Of
which shall be pleased to furnish to my usual Gus
TONER'S well the public at large at such prices
(made in my usual style) as will compare advanta-
geousy with any sold in this CITY, My stock in part
consists Of
Super and medium English and French Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, generally assorted; the
fancy styles in the lot Of the most modern pat
terms
Drillings, Coatngs, Umbrellas, Scarfs, Cravats,
Hose, Suspenders, Gloves, &C.
With large lot of gentlemen's under garments Of
all kinds.
Also, Dressing Robes, of various patterns.
With many other articles in my way, which shall
be happy to exhibit to all desiring articles of the kind
The quality of all goods warranted as represented.
JOSEPH Fl. DANIEL,
Merchant Tailor,
ap2-lm A few doors west of Browns Hotel.
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q A Word TO THE GENTLEMEN

q a WORD TO THE GENILEJuEN
DAMUEL FOWLER, Merchant Tailor, Pennsyl-
vana avenue, between Sd and A streets, invites the
Cloths Cassimeres, and Vestlngs &c., of the latest
London and Paris styles, which he holds himself in
readiness to have made up in the most fashionable
and superior style Of workmanship at short notice
and on the most reasonable terms.
Grateful for past favors, the subscriber pledges
himself spare no pains to satisfy those who may
favor him with CALL in the price, quality, and fit Of
his garments
Also, on hand general variety Of gentlemens fur
nishing and fancy articles, such as
Scarfs, Cravats, Shirt Bosoms and Collars
Suspenders, Gloves, Stocks, Umbrellas, &c.
Gentlemen having to supply themselves with any
thing in the subscribers line, earnestly solicited
to call and examine his goods and prices before pur
chasing. ap 2-2weodf
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~ THIRD BAPTIST CHURcH.-There will be
preaching in the new Baptist Church, street, this
evening" and for several succeeding evenings during
the present week, commencing at half-past seven
o'clock. The public are invited to attend. apo
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JUST RECEIVED,

A JUST RECEIVED,
II prime lot Of small Hams, for family use
Pickles and Catsups Of various kinds
Loaf sugar, double and single loaf
Fresh Imperial, Gunpowdsr, Young Hyson, and
other Teas, of the best quality
New Orleans and Porto Rico Sugar
Coffee of every quality and price
Family flour of the very best brand
Lard and Cheese and smoked beef
Together with a complete assortment Of goods in
his line which will be sold at the very lowest prices.
mar 3O-lm JOHN SEXSMITH.
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M SPRING FASHIONS.
w ILL be opened ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, at
Mrs. s. A. PARKER'S, a rich assortment of French
Millinery and Fancy Goods. Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9th and 10th Streets ap6-6tif
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DIED,

On Monday evening, the 9Th instant JAMES b.
McLERAN DIETZ, son Of WILLIAM H. and E. c.
DlETz, in the 9Th year of his age.
The friends of the family are particularly invited
to attend the funeral from his fathers residence New
York avenue between 10Th and 18th streets, on We'd
nesday the 10th inst, at o'clock, P. M.
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VI ment of Glass Beads and Bugles, suitable for
trimmings for ladies' coaks, dresses SC. Just re-
ceived and for sale at J. M DORSETT'S
Fancy, Snuff, and Cigar store,
jan A. No. IL, east of Gadsby's hotel.
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A CARD.

TN II C.HRU.
i HE subscriber, in consequence Of heavy losses by
the credit SYSTEM has been induced to resolve on
selling hereafter Except as to the Government Of
fees and public nstitutions) exclusively for cash. at
reduced prices and TO call again, most respectfully
but earnestly, upon all persons indebted to him
account of date prior to the present year, to call at
his store and settle the before the LIST of May
next, all then remaining unadjusted, WILL without
distinction, be placed in the hands of officer fol
collection by compulsory means.
ap4-d1m VIM. FISCHER.
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MOELLE DE BOEUF, or PURE OK MARROW,
lIl with ten other ingredients, prepared from the
Gibbs Washington, for promoting the growth of the
hair, and identifying its appearance.
J. H. GIBBS has hesitation in offering this to
the public as the best preparation invented, and
in almost every whore the hair is falling of, or
the head has become bald, it will restore the hair
Persons whose hair is falling off from sickness and
other causes, or whose hair is turning grey should
not fail to make trial of it, as it will in all cases,
answer the purpose for which it is recommended.
For sale at J. H. GlBBS'S Fancy Store, Penn
sylvania avenue between 9Th and 9th Streets oppo-
site Centre market-and at the dressing room, Gads
by's hotel. mar 22-lm
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PHILADELPHIA BIRD CAGES
I'm extensive assortment of Mocking and Canary
Birds Cages just received, and for sale at manufac
turers prices. JAMES NJ. DORSETT,
Snuff, Tobacco, and Fancy Goods Store,
Mar 90 Pa. Av. No. IL, east of Gadsby's Hotel.
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W.A.NTED TO PURCH,

n WANTED TO PURCHASE
OR LEASE, Lot of Ground, on Pennsylvania
avenue between 9Th and 10th streets, IS to IS feet
'front.' for which fair price will be given. Apply at
this ONCE. ap8
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MARRIED,

MARRIED,
On yesterday afternoon, by the Rev. JOHN C.
SMITH, Mr.. THOMAS E. FRANCE to Miss ANNA
BELLA BROCKETT, all of this city.
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MRS. E. B. MILLER'S Fine Cut Chewing To-
Nl bacco, Woodwards fine Smoking Tobacco.
Just received and for sale by c. H. JAMES,
feb l2-- Corner l4th and E SITS.
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Inn TOBACCO, TOBACCO, TOBACCO!
lUU BOXES manufactured Tobacco, at factor,

prices.
so boxes Cavendish, from IL to 81 cts.
so do small Plug from 10 to l3 cts.
The undersigned pledges himself to sell the above
al factory prices, and he assures the public that his
tobacco Is equal TO any in the District of Columbia,
and certainly less in price, and as he is exclusively
in the tobacco and cigar business it is to be expected
that he will sell goods as cheap as any in any
city in the Union. W. II. WINTER,
aps-lw East Of Gadsby's, sign Of Jim Crow.
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uiiS Omcc apo
ELEGANT SPRING HATS At FISH 8, CO.'S
NV invite the attention Of Gentlemen to our pre-
Wv sent unusually choice assortment of Beaver,
Cashmere, Moleskin, and Brush Hats, of our ad-
mired Spring model" These hats have been man.
ufactured with special regard to comfort-being
very light and easy to the head. We have also re-
ceived part Of our stock of SUMMER HATS, viz
White and Pearl Cashmere, Panama, Florence
Braid, Palm Leaf &c., sc.
Also, Children's Tareton Hats and Summer Caps,
both new articles,
Country dealers, as usual, supplied upon liberal
terms. o. FISH s. co.
ap6-3tif Fashionable Hatters, Browns hotel
M BANK NOTE AND LOTTERY OFFICE.
IN EW OFFICE JUST OPENED, where Lottery
Tickets are sold and Bank Notes are discounted at
}he lowest rates.
AHANDsoME SCHEME DRAWS ON SATURDAY:
$50 900 Try the New Office, for luck it can't be
$4,000 beat.
Bank Notes and Gold bought and sold at the low
est rates Of discount.
Citizens of Washington would do well to try the
New Office.
A Counterfeit Detector edited and for sale by
THOMAS MANLY,
On Pennsylvania Avenue, sixth street. six doors
below Gadsby's Hotel. apr p
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TUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
y 10 dozen Jute Mats

lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE
y 10 dozen Jute Mats
8 do Alicante do
40 do Brooms
80 nests Willow Baskets
20 dozen Painted Buckets
10000 pounds Bacon, hog round
5000 do Shoulders do
IS spiced Beef Tongues very superior
100 pounds Bologna Sausage
IN STORE
80 bags Old Government Java Coffee
so do Maracaibo, Rio, and st. Domingo
so boxes Sperm Candles
so do Mould do
80 packages fresh Teas
Is boxes white and yellow Havana Sugar
20 barrels white Brazil do
Is do crushed and powdered do
500 gallons beached Winter Sperm Oil
100 sacks Salt
90 boxes Small Plug Tobacco
20 do Ground Pepper
10 casks Cheese
20 boxes Poland Starch
IS do Fig Blue
5kts No. Salmon
100 whole, half, and quarter boxes Rasins
90 boxes pure CASTLE Soap
40 baskets fresh Champagne, Anchor brand
10000 Principe Cigars
5000 Aurora do
5000 Canone do
With general assortment Of Wines, Liquors, an
other articles, which we deem unnecessary to en-,
merate. MURRAY & SEMMES,
an5-Owif South aide Penn ayanue near Al Of
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On this particular occasion, Messrs. GERMON,
HARRINGTON, STANWOOD, AND PELHAM,
will have the honor of appearing in variety Of
NEW SONGS, GLEES, CHORUSEs, &c.
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LUNCH ROOM OPEN

IXCHANGE HOTEL.--The proprietor of the
Exchange Hotel begs leave to announce to the cti.
zens of Washington and strangers visiting the city,
that, having opened Lunch room at his establish
ment, he is now prepared to their calls for
anything in the eating department. at the shortest
tice. Experienced cisiiers engaged and all the
delicacies Of the will be served up in any style
that epicures may desire. Poughkeepsie Ale, of the
finest quality, on draft
ap lO-tf THOMPSON TYLER.
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II CIGARS, CIGARS, CIGARS
JUST received, 10000 Havana Cigars, very old
and fine, and will be sold for $l2 per thousand, cash
Also, $4,000 Principe, can be sold from $l2 to SIS
per thousand cash. warranted to be very old and fine
w. H. WINTER,
apS-lw East of Gadsby's, sign Jim Crow.
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THE JUNIUS TRACTS-No. 6, Democracy,
J. Just received. Also, on hand: No l. The Test,
or parties tried by their acts No. 2 The Currency
No 3. The Tariff; Ne. a. Life of Henry Clay; No.
5. Political Abolition.
NOTICE-Committees clubs, and all persons de-
srous of obtaining these tracts requested to SEND
their orders with remittance to r. FARNHAM, cor
ner of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, Wash.
ington, or to GREELY & McELRATH, Tribune
office, New York, who will promptly forward them
to any part of the Union, as may be directed Re-
the proprietor Price for any of the series 80 SO
per loo copies, or $40 per thousand. Postmasters
are authorized by law to make remittances under
their frank. r. FARNHAM,
ian 80 Bookseller, cor. 18th st. and Penn. Av.
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. Front seats reserved for Ladies. 81
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r WERNER CIGARS.
JUST received, a large supply of superior Cigars,
consisting in part Of
10000 of the celebrated Werner Cigars
$4,000 of La Victoria, very fine
10000 Cubrey Cigars, very fine.
w. II. WINTER,
aps-lw No. 6, E. of Gadsby's, sign of Jim Crow.
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First night Of GRAND Congo DANCE. ;. PELHAM
First night of Song and Dance, called
BAcK-AcTIoN SPRING.
First night of Alabama Joe.
First night of Sam Johnson.
First night Of Dis Niggars Journey to New York.
For particulars see small bills. Admission, 25
cents-children, under 10 years, half price. Doors
open at quarter past 7-concert commence at quar-
ter before 8.
y" Police in attendance to preserve order.
n. B. On Thursday the SERENDERS will give
Concert at the Union Hotel, Georgetown.
m 1Q--lt
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r ooK FOR THE CLOTH DEPOT.-Just re-

IL ceived--
80 pieces fine west of England wool dyed blk Cloths
10 do superfine French black Cloths
10 do do west Of England blue Cloths
20 do do fancy colors
Is do do west of England Cassimeres
IL do do fancy French do
10 do do stripe do do
S do black satin Nesting, first quality
IA do buff cashmere Vestngs
Is do colored do do
do plaid silk Vestings
Which we will have made up to order, in the best
style. and shortest notice. Fits guaranteed in all
cases. and all we wish is for purchasers to faver Us
with CALL We assure them they will never
have to regret it, we know they can not be
disappointed in cheapness and quality Of the goods.
ap2 HALL y BROTHER
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ID FOR SALE OR RENT.-Two two story Brick
Wiu Houses, on N. Jersey avenue, two squares from
the Capitol. They are finished with basement rooms
and large areas in 'front.' folding doors to the parlors
three handsome chambers in the second story, and
finished attlcs the hill is being graded, and brick
footways laid. These are good comfortable houses
reasonable price, Apply to r. PATTEN,
jan 30-tf Penn. Av., btw. 10th and 18th SITS.
DEF TONGUE AND BOLOGNA SAuSAGE'
ID superior quality of the above just received.
and for sale by g. HOLMES,
mar 27-3t "h s'l0e@
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
POETRY.
THE LITTLE sTEp-soN.


have little step.son, tho lovelicst thing alvc,
A noble, sturdy hoy Is he, and yet he's only hVe a,
His smooth che ak hath blooming glow MS eyes nre oRcR ~
let,
And his Inns arc like two buds, all tromulous and wet
Ills DAYS pnss of sunshine in laughter md In long,
As cnrec us n summer ll that sings itself nOngj
For like a prctty rry tale, that's all too quickly told
Is the Young life of little that's only five years old
He's dreaming his happy couch before the day grows dark
Hes up with mornings n-singng with the LARK
Whereer flowers freshest wherccr the grass Is green,
With light locks waving the wind hs ftity form is seen
Ami tin whistlinr March winla, amid tho April showers,
lie waths with the singing birds and prait' to the lowers
llo Cor the heat, he cares not Tor tho cold
My sturdy little stcp-son, that's only hvo years old
How touching him clsp his dmplolhns ia prayer
And raise hs little rosy face, with rcynrenual ayr!
How simple il his coqunnrc. how soft his accents tu
When pleading with the King o kings 10 love aud he ne all
And prayer he honnl away nv innocence ana JOY,
Tho ossing nj a sning Col gons with tho slnl's, hoy.
A little l,nbka Of the flock, within the Sdyiut's fold
Is he my lovely stop sou, thats only FIVE years OLE
have not told lovely hoc that in the summer hours
Stands in its smpl, moiesy halt hid among the nowrrsj
have not said sngr word about mines Of wealth.
this little hoy, contcnmout peace AMI heallh
For e'en lordy hall would be voicelass place
Without the gush of his glad voice. tho CLEANS OF his bright
face;
many courly pair woca would give their and gold
For noble, happy boy Ike ours some four or i've years ia
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-13
WATCHMAN Il JOURNAL.

TERMss cash in advance 50 90 if payment is made
Ia advance interest always charged from tho end OF the YEAR
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-08-22
LAND AGENCY.


s,ROqu>G t. op-n Offices CA the AIst day Of March, Issi, al tie
following plcc~, L. Wit:
Iiscrprl. England, Boston, Massachusetts, New York CITY;
Ptnltafsla gas. Cincinnati and Ca5ahuS, cho; minneapolis,
iHipni. Alton, Illinois also IA Nrhican, Iowa and y skonsan.
The Object uffhi> Conptny =, - receive const -nrnents 81 real e.
tat ~ slr. - register AMI advertise the same a; all Their "1ues
To- collect AM c,unI lfclse l. persons wishing To leCare purchasers,
the most accgr fr Information, concerning the si. preiIcuoas, mar
k.s. climate. health, population, srh0uls. religious societies, sc Of
each nr4rlr Du where thy otter real estite Tor -ae.
Also. the a~-t routes AMI modes VI travel 10 afuse a any 81 the To-
cations 20 AicA persons may wish 10 90 and, generally oati,nd 10
te interests Il both sellers and myers ofteai estate OF every trscrp
u.n. Atact II f4ai-a cultivated tsrm. "r a city house 81 iut IN the
West. wA Ice registered aai advertised n Az their offices. so that per
-tustn fn-.ni OF 80 the Eastern SAfeS. by calling n any one oi lie
c, npan,'s pice>,. mas lean al Tie particulars hch can he counlni-
Gated ia person ata distance, whereby They wi; ae enat I'll tojudse for
Themselves ct the tsq-d ency 1t a removal. and 10 make choice OF a
lurui.r stied u their object. r>aine- ana wants.
The clnptl, believe, that from The valuable information whehth Ills
Arrangement Nhie able hem - communicate 70 tanners ia TIE East
rrn~ffes. thousands VIII q induced - leave the cold and barren re-
rins ofNsv England ani provide tr themselves aud children a
hom. IN the ni,rc genial siinc aud fertile regions ofthe West.
Tn. COZ aalny D. npw ready 10 receive communications and attend to
business. At cincinnati, indianapolis and Alton
They tesqectfuiy solicit Consignmenis OF real estate and aprlca.
lions from both sellers aud buyers. fnrls-irei Information, which the,
VIII <pl-e no pains TO ne prepared 20 communicate.
Letters 4 dressed 81 the american laud Agency Company, Posi
Pad, will De promptly attended io.
l.. MUN>ELL. Indianapolis. President,
\. BJFfFN. Cincinnati, secretary
3iy nor tfE Bi FIJI 4. Alton. Illinois.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-08-22
PUBLIC SAIL OF CANAL LANDS.

TIVE land. : led~i hg snmner fr the WABASH * ERIE
= - Nl.set% . ilfasa".r' Hs'n- " IN o se,s a, ~ a-tsl-r
nes, at feIu, Nlni o'.nly, intiana N separate iei-' a. 'ubd''''ed
by tr surveyor General. They are TINS sfuHsd, thus.
In tow p, nT2e, SEC ., :, frdc 8, II hall anis ' q'7 and n 'h
In town y. -. part. or ec p. and II, -or river and Is.
In town - n. sec 3 part Of O. "a II ct n haf ana : hlf Of :,
sep - hal "a E gr and a IS n aai half Of IL, ani a " az Andse
> In tow ., n. sec IS. pat sof river.
II town D.. r4.eh1if neqr apin " Gr 2,seqr6, n halt ~ eqr
II. qrl7.nefro OF ne u aaa "a r. ofn y qr3l.
In town =, n. W hall ~ : y qr H., = hall and wv fnc rand "
Into~n >. II. sc II paa sof Eel river, n haifa5, hif % Of
In toan D. -. sec 4sofM Miss. river, n h,Ifof : half Of =, fnc9,
$ fuc II, " h4n ani - fc qrlj. " hlfo n ~ n F,e hat Of n
W % and : ar ~ aud n part ofa5.
Ia town p. r.. " hal aad : = inc Gr 70, : half ., sc fnc u.s. 0f
river, AIT q -. nof river, aud n hai5.
IN twn2 r5.s.o -, sof lei rssr. n = CT and " hafoi : Or
aud = half - : " qrs !, e "f liver, and n " qrD.
In town ii, -. " hhfI ~. pats Mis- Uvef, seqr2 D, " half y,
ne a. and el'lfof " n p, % fnref, AMI ne qrte
In town y. rs. : = ire -. = half Of iric p, trae %, n e Pr2s, e
halt aud : " qrA@. ani u e qr3l.
In town 25,t7, ste ), n hlifs, W pant of e half and sw q %, e
In town 81 r :. fnc ., IA -. and n fac ~.
IA towa y, Z :, SEC u except n part wq.
In town %, e, " halfofnw " IA, " hhi and sc fnc n 81.
In town %, r 10. -se3, and y half Of hnc IL.
IL town 81, II, " hail aud : e qr.3.
In town 20, ID, n = q, and e half Of n " qr !, sw Or 81, and n W
qr and W half Of " or II.
Ira town -, IA, n ? ar AMI : W orc.
nto"n 81, IA, u " ifac % =, e halt and c half Of n " qr and
IL town ,rI5,nefn o and : haIf ., f"c H.. e fne u and
In al containing 2i.2l9 81 aces.
These bands are selections mt Of The Miami Reserve. and those
suspended f"n sale hs Congress, On acc.lnt 81 havin. lie Wabash
the Wabash, M-siS>inewa. Eel. Saiamouie aud Maunec rivers
and Big Pi9r, Linie Pg~, al Treaty creek>.
Altogether they comprise ~ many "f tie advantages of locality
-ci, water, water power ani timber, n cln he frini upon upon the
same aFe1 any where md are perhaps The best it Of lands ever of
The rsnu. are one fourth Of the purr,-e money, one fourth annr
ally un;Il paid out, and interest annually IN advance on the unPid
The minimum prices are fre. three aula mr. and FRO d.ai,rs pr
these prices. The lands may be had ~ private euuv. after they -haii hay,
teen 'arrcd al public sale. Is. =. Lucas, Gen. S"pt-
july -, ISiI. sI2v
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-08-22
sIsEss,FR''s SALE.

aDN virtue of an execution 10 me directed ron the Ter :
ne office Of the Marion circuit court, viii expose 10 public sale, nj
the court house door In the town of lntrnaPoiIs cn the 'th day Of
Sept. I~lf. between the hours prescribed Icy law the rents and
profits for seven years of the following desc ribed real estate situated
IN Marion county ,tUvt:
The west hall If III. south west quarter Of section y" . IN town
shin NJ. Is. north Of range No. > east, ontliHlng 81 i 4loD
acres: and also the east hall at the south west quarter of said
section 4, IN township No. 10. north of range Va. ) eist, containing
"a - 100 ttes. Except. however, - acte> oil the east side OF the
said south west quarter of SAID section =, IA tor" n>hiP aud range
afurr said.
And On failure 10 realize The fell amount demanded by said writ,
| Will II the same time and place expose the fseStnpe of aid real
estate, executed A. the property If Roict l.. NaiIHie, at the suit
of John VI. TsyoT.
.snt. Il. lsil. : f230 u. LhWi!EAD, sheriff W. c.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-08-22

Enormous CONSUMPTION or TEA AND CoTTrE.-
One of the most remarkable flct> IN the diet IF man
kind. Is the enormous consumption of tea and coffee.
The slightly stimulating and narcotic properties Of
these substances d. not seem sufficient - account fer
the fact that upwards of-tO.t on 600 If pounds Ofthcse
articles are annually consumed by the inhabitants Of
the world. IL ba>. however. been found that :hey
contain a certain active principle. which. though small
IN quantity. il yet supposed 10 form an .mportan: part
III the human economy. ThIs principle j. called hem
in tea, and cafe ne IN coffee. but they are Identical in
composition and what i very remarkable. this same
principle has been discovered in the Paraguay tea. a
species of holly used for Infusion by the natives of
South America and a principle very similar. called
theo5romme. Is found IN the nuts from which cocoa
and chocolate are prepared Nov. according - Lie
big. there i found IN the blood n principle called by
him taurine. resulting from the destruction Of the It's
sues of the body, and having a composition 80 CLOSELY
resembling theme that the one nav be easily convert
cd into the other. Taurne perflr,QS an important Of
fee in the economy of respiration. and Lie5c sur-
gests that the introduction Of theme INTO the system
prevents the destruction Of the tissues for tie purpose
Ut form NJ taurine. and thus. though not nutrItive IT,
self. II becomes indirectly nutritious to the BODY BY
saving its tissues from destruction. This theory may
ar may not be true in all it, parts: il at any rate az
fords an explanation of a singular fact. and has more
evidence IN favor Of It's truth than lis reasonablencss.