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WHITES Compound Sirup OF WILD
Wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other

WHITES Compound Sirup OF WILD
wv CHERRY, Sarsaparilla, and other
MEDICINAL PLANTS. The preparer of the
above Sirup, having witnessed for many years its
extraordinary effects in obstinate coughs, and, in
TRUTH in all breast complaints tending to consump-
ton, has been induced by many Of those who have
experienced it's sautary operation to offer it to the
public, under the full conviction that the timely use
Of this compound will avert the fatal termination of
many cases.
The preparer adds to this notice the certificates of
two respectable citizens who ascrbe their restoration
to health to this preparation.
This is to certify that my daughter received great
benefit from mixture called Compound Srup of
Wild Cherry and Sarsaparla, prepared by Mrs. ].
G. White, on 9th street, between d and E streets.
Her cough was entirely cured by using the above
Sirup, and ! tale pleasure in recommending it to
the public as sure and speedy remedy for coughs,
however violent or long standing. ~
J. X. HANSON,
H street, First Ward, Washington.
Mrs. ]. G. WHITE: Dear Madam-It affords me
heartfelt satisfaction to lay before the public the BEN
eft received from yeur Compound Sirup of Wild
Cherry and Sasaparilla was taken, two years
ago. with bag cough, and tried great many things
that were recommended, and nothing did mo any
good. / wasAdvised to try some Of your Compound
Sirup of VIII Cherry and Sarsaparilla. My cough
was SO bad that hardly could go along, and after
taking the6rst bottle was SO much better that T
was able attend to my business, and now am
entirely car Of my cough.
JOHN HAGERTY,
Ninth street, near L, Washington.
AGENTS.
s. Rsfern, First Ward, Washington
Levi Clephane, Penn. avenue between 9th and
10th stets.
Refer To
MrsLucinda O'Farrell Dove, F street, between
llth Cd 18th streets
Edard Francis King street. Alexandra, D. G.
Prn 81 per bottle, or SO per dozen. For sale
by ]. G. WHITE Ninth street.
fell4-2awly Between d and Streets
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BUTTER, CHEESE AND FRUIT.
JUST received, by the schooner Columbia, frol
,J New York.
II packages prime Butter;
65 boxes do Cheese;
3 do Pine Apple do;
$50 Ia 1-2 and whole boxes Rasins
80 drums fresh Smyrna Figs;
6 do Turkey Raisins free from stones;)
2 cases Bordcau Prunes;
Also, on hand:
2 casks Currants;
5 cases Citron;
do preserved Ginger;
Other PRESERVES and Jeliies;
Cranberries in quarter bbls and by measure
Catsups, Sardines, Olives, Capers;
Anchovies, Curry Powder, &c. &c;
A general assortment of Pickles;
Fresh Salmon, CLANS and Lobsters;
Hermeticaly sealed do;
Fresh Macaroni and Vermacilla;
Do Salad Oils, &c, &c;
Which, with his former stock, renders his art
ment complete, and to which attention is lned'
7th street, nearly opposite Patriotic BIZ.
Dec 1S-tf
DLACK SILK and WIDE BLOND LIES.
Dive are opening this morning oneArton
Black Silk Laces.
Also one carton Of black Brussels Lao from
one to eight inches wide, for trimming resses,
which we win sell very low.
Also, a few embroidered Gold and SilyScarfs |
for head-dresses, and a few rich Satinibands,
Flowers, &c S.PAIER,
Fancy and Perfumery src,
jan 30--3t Pennsylvanavenue.
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DRIME ROLL BUTTER
i bbls. prime Roll Butter
200 .Venison Hams
500 bbs. and half bbls Seneca Mills Flour
We shall be in daily receipt Of fresh Virginia
Roll Butter, which will be sold to the trade low.
E. PICKRELL e. co.
feb 7--f Water street. Georgetown
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THE MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY;

THE MUTUAL bENE EFll LIF II In
SURANCE COMPANY;
once No. IL, Wall street, New York.
TTHIS Company continue to insure LIVES ON
LY upon the most favorable TERMS and at the
lowest rates of premiums. The annual premium,
if over $50, may be paid one-fourth in cash and
three-fourths in secured note, payable in one year.
with six per cent interest, subject to assessments
if required by the Company or it may be paid in
monthly quarterly payments at the option OF the
insured There will be an annual dividend Of pro-
fits paid in scrip certificates, bearing per cent in
terest, which interest is payable annually. The
Company will loan on their scrip two-thirds its
amount, or it may be applied to the payment OF fu
ture premiums, or to increase the amount insured
All persons taking policies become members, but are
not liable beyond the amount of their premiums.
married woman can insure the life Of her hus-
band secure from any demands of his creditors for
any amount the annual premium Of which does
not exceed $500. The company will pay an equi-
table rate for Life Policies, when they shall have
acquired value. All claims on policies will be
paid within three months after proof of the death of
the persons insured. The funds Of the Company
must be invested only in stocks Of the United States
States Of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York.
in first mortgages on real estate worth double the
amount loaned.
DIRECTORS.
Rensselaer, Havens, Robert L. Patterson,
Guillaume MerIe Seth Low,
Lewis G. Grover Charles s. Macknett,
Wm A. +. Pentz, Thos. b. Segur,
VIM. M. Simpson, Marcus L. Ward.
Henry McFarlan,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON, President
BESJ. G. MrLLrR, Secretary. sfH
JOSEPH L. LORD, Agent.
JAMES STEWART, M. d., No. 2, Bond st.,
Medical examiner.
Washington, ID. G.
JOSEPH G. LEWIS, Agent, 9TH street, nearly
opposite the Patriotic Bank.
HARVEY LINDSLY, N. D., corner Of Al and
streets, Medical examiner. feb 6--G
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New Flour Store.

WNHE subscriber has taken the warehouse on the
j north side Of water street, opposite Messrs
Read & Son, and intends keeping supply Of all
the various grades of -four He will endeavor to
mako il the interest of dealers in the article to give
him CALL as he is determined to sell at small pro.
fits. LEWIS BROOKS,
feb 7-H Water street, Georgetown
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE INSU-
RANCE SOCIETY OF LONDON.
Empowered by act Of Parliament.
Capital e5OO,OOO Sterling ,lor 500, 900 /
te Dollars.
GENERAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED STATES,
j. LEANDER STARR No. IA Wall st. N. York
TTHE rates of this Society are as low as those Of
i the American companies, and lower than the
scale adopted by many London offices. Loans
granted to the extent of two-thirds the amount Of
premium paid, after the lapse Of year.
Persons insured in the United States on the scale
Of participation enjoy the important advantage Of
sharing in the whole business of the Society," which
in Great Britain is very extensive. t
The public are respectfully requested to examine
the distinguishing principles of this institution
their tables of rates. their distribution of profits, and
the facilities afforded by their loan department-be-
fore deciding to insure elsewhere.
Pamphlets containing the last Annual Report and
the Socety's Rates, together with blank forms and
the fullest information, may be obtained upon app-
cation to any Agent or Sub-Agent
= References of the highest character in the
United States given to applicants, if required, to
the standing, wealth, and security of the above in
stitution.
T. l.. & A. THO. SMITH, Agents.
Office on F street, near the Treasury Depart'nt.
feb R--tf
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ts IMPORTANT TO GE.NTLEJME.M 4
T7DWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted

n iSuI Oh NV 4 ~ UE~N LEJuEvN.
FDWARD McCUBBIN has handsomely fitted
la up the three-story house recently erected on
the site Of his former stand where he will be happy
70 resume his business barber and hair dresser
he very respectfully invites return of his old and
eSteemed customers, and solicits the patronage of
the public generally to the Temple Of Fashion
NO. j, on 9Th street, near Pennsylvania avenue
With the most competent assistants, and every de-
scxiption of materials that can render his opera
tons luxury, instead of dull, sleepy process
h0 natters himself that to him will be accorded the
credit 0f keeping pace with the times in all that
hae . tendency to add to the comfort and improve
~ Appearance Of the outer man.
Not only IN the face has Nature made
IT. comeIiness and beauty to abound,
Ii Uuk in the scissors edge and razor's blade
.s vi 4. The aids to loveliness are ever found.
nXH6k Ans IN COMBS, BRUSHES, Sc.-
ID Tt1x1 just opened very large collection Of
Gents end brushes, which / am prepared to sell
.et Nurth1sn pgic41; consisting Of
Y Shell Side snd Rtctet do
DO Neck do for children
1 Eaeiish Dssssine tonlbs, In great variety
y. Nsw4styls BsxslIioa ~ and Tuck combs
III Eotth Brushes, ~ qrIftfss and prices
sn &r1nfr DO d. do
2li f61lt cle1h and Shoe Drdhss
LEWIS CfEpHANE,
Psifdmsry and Fancy DssIet. Penn.
rlse ls-tf avsnus. "a deer sast x 10th street.
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III
II receiving by packets Statesman and Ale, IAN
dria, from New York, his Fall and Winter supply
of Family Groceries, making his assortment C om
plete.
1t is deemed unnecessary to enumerate gene raj
ly, but he will name the following articles, viz :
st. Croix, Pot Rico, New Orleans, Muscov ado,
Sugar, in hhds. and bbls.
Loaf, Lump, Crushed, Powdered, Brown, and
White Havana Sugars
Sugar house, ST. Croix, and N. l. Syrup
( New Orleans, Porto Rico, Sugar-house,- st.
Croix, and Trinidad Molasses.
TEAS.
Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Skin, and
Black fresh and of the best quality.
COFFEE.
Mocha. Java. Maracaibo, Laguyra, (grecn and
white,) Rio, st. Catharine's and Angostua
Spices of every description, ground ana un-
ground
Catsups in great variety
Sardines and Curry Powder
Fresh Salmon, Lobster, and CLANS, hermet cally
sealed F
Anchoyies. Capers. and Olives
Bakers Kitchens, and others make, Coco and
Chocolate
Salad oil of very superior qualify
French and other Mustards
Fish, Mackerel, lin bbls and kits, (Shad, Sc lmon
Cod, and Herring ~
ANDLEs-Spsrm, Adamantine, Sterin' J, and
Mould
NUTS-Almords, Pecan, English and Br zil
FRUITS -Reisins, Currants, Prunes, Fig ;, Ap
pies, Cranberries, sc.
CHEESE sapsago and dairy Cheese
BUTTER--New York and Glades Butter
FLOUR.
60 bbls New York, OF choice brands
80 bbls Virginia. Family, Extra, and SUI ,erfne
100 PACKAGES Buckwheat Flour, (New Yo rk)
Oat and Cornmeal
RACON ANDnRIED BEEF.
200 choice Family Hams
1000 lbs. Middlings
1900 lbs. Shoulders
1000 lbs. fresh Dried Beet
1000 gals Winter Sperm Oil, blesched and un-
bleached
10000 Cigars, comprising Regalia, La Norma,
PantiIla, Cheroots, Lord Byron, Princip e, and
other brands
Tobacco, in greatovariety, plug and fne-cut
chewing
SOAP.
Is boxes fancy Toilet Soap
25 boxes Family Soap
Buckets, Pals, Baskets, Brooms, Brushes Mats,
sc. I #f
Thankful fora liberal share Of patronas ,e from
the citizens of Washington hitheroI he resl pectfu
Iy soIicits continuance Of the same
s. HOLMES
nearly opposite the Patriotic Bfk, ~ street.
dec 18-tf
DLEAsANT and well-furnshed apart
ments may be had at Miss GURI.E} 'S, on G
street, near A. web 7--6
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EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.

EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
TSHOMAS PURGEl4L has iust imported, per
u ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen Pack,
ages OF the above articles, Of the newest style anu
from the best manufactures, such as ,.-.,a.
French and English china dinner, tea, ana 'oiio'
Sets, or pieces detnched
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china a''-
blue printed, and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, "a great variety !,
In word his very extensive Stock embraces az
most every article usually kept IN sucn estaD'isi-
ments. c
Dixon,s English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And. also, American Britannia COTE and tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Casters Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, SIC.
Solar lard, or oil Lamps
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, of almost every size
Ivory-handled and other Knives and Forks in
complete sets or separate f
Plated and brass Candlesticks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking-G Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps, &c.
"A large assortment Of common Ware suitable
for retailing All Of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest.
English Pipes in boxes
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
As the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock Of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solicits call from his friends and the public gener
ally at his store opposite Brownss Hotel, Pennsy-
yania avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. 18-2m
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1T UTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COM.
llvI PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW

alvI PANY OF THE CITY OF NEW
YORK--MORRIS ROBINSON, President. Hav-
ing been appointed agent for the above named in
stituon, am prepared to receive applications for
insurance on life for one more years. or for the
duration of life. The advantages of the mutual
principle above the heretofore more usual joint
stock companies are great that it is only neces-
sary to understand the principles of its operation to
give decided preference to the mutual plan. A
treatise the subject and forms Of application for
insurance be had at my store 7th street, i'm
mediately opposite the National Intelligencer Office.
G. s. FOWLER, Agent.
foL
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Eg1a81l ''lNIFF
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X G. BEVERIDGE'S CHEAP TAILORING
". ESTABLISHMENT, Pennsylvania apenue, OPP
poste Colemans Hotel, Washington city, is prepared
to make up Clothing of every description in the
most modern style and at the shortest notice, and
not surpassed in workmanship by any establishment
in the city The following prices have been adopt
ed to suit the times
Making and trimming Goats, best style, S8 so
Do do Pants do 90
Do do Vests do. rs
Making Goats without trimmings 6 90
Do Pants do. do, i 25
Do Vests do. do. ! IS
All work warranted to fit in a superior style.
G. G. B. having practical knowledge, and long
experience in the above profession will readily
company Gentlemen to select such Cloths in dry
goods stores as they may desire.
Gentlemen's Garments cleaned in very supe-
rior style.
N. B.--Gentemen and children's clothing cut to
order in the most fashionable style and so arranged
that there can be no mistake in making them up.
dec 23-f
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TINE SUBSCRIBER keeps constantly on handagood
Il assortment of HARDWARE, including holloD
,care Wood Ware, Brushes, Baskets Jap. Tin Ware,
Door Mats, and large collection Of Miscellaneous
Goods to which he invites the attention of pur-
chasers, believing that he can and does sell as low
as any other house in the city. p3
Ian 3l-U tlt tN GEO SAVAGE
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LUMBER, LINE, AND CEMENT.
HNHE subscribers have now, and intend to X sep,
constantly on hand, an assortment of LII JIM
BER LIME and CEMENT, suitable for build ing,
which viii be sold at all times low for CASH, or
very short paper.
WARD & LEHMAN.
jan % 1946 If
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nLEAsANT and well-furnshe apart
ments may be had at Miss GURI.Ey 'S, on G
street, near A. vel 7--H
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Harrisburg, Pa. July /, lS45-Nov Aft
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scribe could have wept over the man but /
could not smile at him again. made out pass
port, sent it to be signed by the proper author.
ties, and then went with him 10 the steamboat
office, saw him on board the steamer, which
was just weighing anchor for old Rome. have
heard nothing from him since. He had money
enough to take him to Jerusalem as he was will.
ling TO undergo any prvation. His health was
declining evidently-he was wasting away like
man with the consumption his life was being
burnt out of his heart by slow fire. Before
now he has probably reached Jerusalem, and no,
unlikely he has died OF hunger and disappoint.
ment, without the gate ofihe Holy City, where
the dogs have eaten his flesh, and the vul,ure o
heaven have pecked his bones.
Yours truly, &c.
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A BEAUTIFUL INCiDENr.-On fine summers
day. clergyman was called to preach in a town
in Indiana, to young Epscopil congregation.
After the close of his discourse, he addressed bis
young hearers in some such words as these
Learn that the present life is preparation for,
and has tendency to, eternity. The present
is linked with the future throughout creation, in
the vegetable, in the animal, and in moral
world AS is the seed, so is the fruit as is
the egg so is the fowl +; as is the boy so is the
man and as is the rational being in this world
so will he be in the next ; Dives estranged from
God there and Enoch walked with God here,
and Enoch walked with God 10 a better world
! beseech you then, live for eternity. Go to the
worm that you tread upon and learn lesson of
wisdom. The very caterpillar seeks the food
that fosters it tor another and similar state {:
and more wisely than man, builds its own tomb,
from whence in time, by kind Of resurrection
it comes forth new creation in almost an an
gelic form. And now that which was hideous
is beautiful, and that which crawed flies, and
that which fed on comparatively grass food, sips
the dews and revels in the rich pastures an
emblem of that paradise where flows the river
of lte.-Could the caterpillar have been diver
ted from its proper element and mode of life, it
had never attained the bu,tertly's SPLENDID form
and hue, it had perlshed a worthless worm
Consider her way and be wise. Let it not be
said that ye are more negligent than worms, and
your reason is less available than their instinct.
As often as the butterfly fits across your path re-.
member that it whispers in ills fight-'Lve for
the tu'ure'
With this the preacher closed his discourse,
but TO deepen the impression. butterfly, direct.
ed by the hand which guides alike the Sun and
an atom in its course fiuttered through the
church, as if commissioned by Heaven TO repeat
the exhortlton. There was neither speech nor
language. but ITS voice was heard saying to the
gazing audience--'Llve for the future.--AlJa-
ny Spectator.
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llrGHLr CoLoRED SrATEMENT.-The LIE.
high Bulletin relates that Mr.. Macungie, of
that county, while riding along, was accosted
by white female, and requested to carry her
bandbox. He complied and offered her seat
in his wagon into the bargain but she refused
As requested. he carried the box to the next
to come up. After his own and the patience
of the innkeeper was exhausted by her delay,
the box was opened and had in it--not new
cap or bonne,-but a jet black child, fast a.
steep! IL is perhaps unnecessary to state
the lady never came to hand, and the infant
was taken to the poor house of Lehigh county
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WRITING AGAINST TIME Ii is stated that
Mr.. James, the novelist, has undertaken for
considerable sum otmoney, TO write three novels
one fashionable, on hstora and one senti
mental to finish the life, in two volumes, of
any celebrated character to write pamphlet
against the corn laws; and to commence four
different tales in four different magazines; all
within the space Of a calendar month. 1t is
supposed that he will perform the task with
ease and have two or three days to spare.
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Discovery IN MEplcINE.-Dr. James, Coo

DISCOVERY IN MEDIcINE-Dr. James, Coop.
err of this place has discovered remedy, in Ii.
quid form, for blindness, which supercedes any.
thing OF the kind We have ever heard Of He
has shown us a certificate Of case of emauro-
sis, which was totally blind for two years. and
which he restored in halt an hour, so far as to
see the light. He informs us that it cures all
cases of Opacity, thickenirg OF the C1rnea,
Weeping of,he eye, Cataract, &c. 1t gives
very little pain, and so far as tried. has not fail.
ed to cure the most obstinate cases. York
Gazette.
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A FEATHKRED PATRoNEss oP THE News
pAPERs.-The Marion (Va.) Pioneer states
that it has subscriber, a lad eleven years of
age, who pays his subscription in eggs. end hav-
ing but one hen, he expects her to DO her
duty. This is ccrtainlya hen worth having,
and it is to be hoped that her owners over an
xiety for useful information, may not lead him
into the temptation of ovcrtakny his literary
biddy-at any rate to forget the disastrous ex.
ample Of the classical fowl that laid the golden
eggs in olden time. Let him beware of look.
ing for eggs faster than they come in the na,u-
raj and customary order Of such things.
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New ARTICLE or ExpoRT.-Upwards Of 1000
tons Of white gravel have been shipped from this
city TO London, since the 18th of September
last 1t is taken from the beach at Long Island,
and used to beau;ify the parks and gardens OF
London.-N Y Mirror.
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An Electrical Girl.

Among the recent novelties, which have at
tracted the saten:ion of the Parisans, il an
electrical GIRL of whom the most incredible
things are related. Her name is Angelque
Gotten, thirteen years Of age, native Of the de-
partment Of Finistere. If the accounts given
OF her are true, she possesses the electric power
in quantity and force, that may be called posi-
lively shocking Her electrical force was on
ly discovered by accident. A reel which she
held in her hand one day suddenly flew out Of
1t to the astonishment of all present. On its
being replaced it shot off again. There was of
course sensation produced by the circum-
stance. The scientific were informed Of the
singular circumstances, and sundry experiments
were performed in the presence of Arago, Ma
thieu, Langier and Goujon The following is
the account Of these experiments.
A piece of paper being placed on the edge Of
table, was Immediately attracted to her left
hand. Holding her apron upon it. she ap-
preached guerdon, which retired at her ap-
proach' She was then placed in q chair with
her feet to the ground. The chair was thrown
with violence against the wall, in one direction.
and Angelique tumbled down in another. The
experiment was repeated several times, and
with nearly the same result. Next, Monsieur
Arsgo, the famous astronomer, laid his hand
upon the chair, but could not prevent its NOV.
ing. M. Goulon then sat upon the chair, and
it was projected as BEFORE the moment Angel.
que took her seat. On a subsequent occasion
two men held it down, but though it did not
move any distance, it was broken in pieces. A
| table and sofa could not resist her electrical
power Of repulsion. Dr.. Tauchon asceriainod
to his own satisfaction that the chair was first
attracted and then repeed. 1t is stated that
whenever the girl is isolated by glass stool.
oiled silk, or any other non.conGuctor of elec.
tricity, the projections do not take place.
A magnet, says the account, being placed
near the left hand, which is alone magnetic, she
experienced different sensations, corresponding
with the different poles. She thus felt what
might be property termed a Northern sensa.
ton, and Southern sensation she is not arc.
tic in her taste, however, as she is repelled by
the North Pole. When the electric discharges
take place, she is violently agitated, experiences
very great commotion, and complains of much
suffering.
We find her electrical power much greater
after she has dinsd; and her pulse during these
remarkable displays of electric energy run, up
to l2O minute. Other wonderful things are
recorded OF her which Of course require some
further evidence before they can be credited.