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AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY.

- N. CARVALHO, Artist, of Baltimore, respect
~. fully informs the citizens of Washington, and
the public in general, that he has rented the Da-
guerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van
Loan & Chase, at the of a street and Penn
syKania avenue, where he is prepared to make
guerreotypes in the world. He has established at
Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures
in that city; and the public at Washington have
now the opportunity of procuring artistic pic
cabinet of the connosseur or the ladies' centre
table. Groups of any number OF persons can be
taken, with all the classical arrangement of light
and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone Of a
highly finished mezzotint engraving.
n b. The greatest care taken in procuring cor
rect likenesses of children; and in no instance will
charge be made without the picture is perfectly
satisfactory. Call and examine specimens. POST
norton cases promptly attended to.
Corner of a st. and Penn. av. Dec. Z
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DEATH or RICHARD STARR.--A large number of
the printers and type-iounders of New York and
Brooklyn attended yesterday to their final resting
place the remainAf Richard Starr, man who has
done more than perhaps any other for the advance,
ment Of the art of topography in the United States
He was one of the best and oldest type-cutters in
the world, having cut many hundred complete
founts of type for various languages. An intelli
gent, enterprising, and strictly honest man, who
battled brayely with rcverses Of fortune, he was
widely known, and as widely respected. He was
in his sixty sixth year when he departed this life
having been type-cutter for more than forty
years.--N. Y. Sun llM
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CRIMINAL CoURT, Wednesday, December l2th-
United States vs. Eliza Sian,s, free negroes, in
dicted for larceny; found guilty. Ratclff and Las
key for defence.
United States VS.. Seymour Hooe, free negro, in.
dicted for larceny. Verdict, guilty. Motion for a
new trial made andargued by the prisoner coun
sci, Messrs. Ratcliff and Laskey. Motion over
ruled.
United States VS.. Rd,oard Hall, free negro, in
dicted for an assault and battery upon Manuel Pc.
ralta, the servant of the Mexican minister Yer.
dict, guilty. Ratcliff for defence.
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A. YORK DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE ROBBED
On Sunday night, the 9th the Office of John McKeon
district attorney of New York, was entered. and a
number of papers were stolen from it.. Among
them were the indictments and papers in the Drury
case; the case of Jones, Concerned in the Govern
ment jewel robbery, and several others of import
ance The Mayor has offered reward of S 500 for
the detection of the robbers.
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Dec. l2-dif
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.

4 FESTIVAL will be held at the new building
IA ofSt ViEcents Orphan Asylum, corner of 10th
and G streets, to commence on the 26th of this
month, anc to end on the night of the lst of Janu
ary Refreshments will be provided, and a variety
of useful and ornamental articles will be offered for
sale by he ladies. As the proceeds Of the Festival
will beappled to the finishing of the new Asylum,
so much wanted for the accommodation of the Sis-
tiers of Charity, and the little orphans under their
charge, it is expected that the public will give it
their attention and patronage.
Dec l2-eotJan /
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New CATHOLIC CHURCH AT BRooKLYN.-The
Ffeemans Journal says that the Rev. DIR. Pise has
purchased, for the sum of $4,000, the Protestant
Episcopal Emanuel church in the city of Brook
Ign. Dr. Pise is already in possession of the build
ing, and it is expected that it will be dedicated on
the first Sunday after Christmas
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40. 5, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET

MO. 5, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET
~ We have hand a variety OF very old
and choice Wines and Liquors, to which the atten-
ton Of the public is most respectfully solicited,
comprising
Fine old "Pinet Castillon" Brandy, vintage of
1925, imported in l540 on draught and bottled.
carefully selected stock Of Brandies, imported
from the London docks, of several celebrated
Brandles, including
j.. r. Martel, dark and pale.
vineyard Props. do. do.
Leger Freres do. do.
Half pipe superior So old Godard'' vintage of
1888, very rich and delicate Brandy.
The above Brandies have all been selected with
great regard to quality, and warranted to
be perfectly pure.
otard, DuPuy & Co.'S Brandy, vintages of 1874
and 1916.
signette, Napoleon, and Domestic Brandy
Very superior old rye whisky pure article,
distilled in 1929, now twenty years old, bottled
and on draught
Scotch malt Whisky.
Irish Whisky.
Pure Holland Gin.
Do. Jamaica Spirits.
Do. ST. Croix Rum.
Brown Stout, Barclays"
Scotch Ale, "Dove's Falkrk."
Hiedsck Champagne, imported by Renault
Francois.
Hedsck, s'Ensler s. Co."
p. A. Mumm's Sillery.
Geisler's Gown Brand"
Geisler's Anchor
Shield Brand.
Cardinal do, quarts and pints.
Regents Golden Sherry, of the most rich and
delicate flavor, pronounced a most superior
Wine.
Old Pale Sherry "P. Harmony"
Do Brown do. "Duff, Borden Co."
Old South side Madeira.
Fine Sicily do.
Cette do
Sweet Malaga Wine.
Dry do. do.
Old Port Wine, Regents"
Do. do. do. "Burgundy''
Chateau Margeaux Claret.
Perfect love Cordial
Cinnamon do
Bounce.
White Wine Vinegar.
Pure Cider Vinegar. For sale by
Dec. l0-9teoif JOHN b. KIBBEY CO.
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ODEON,
Corner Of 4 street and Pennsylvania avenue.
GREAT ATTRACTION.

Corner Of a street and Pennsylvania avenue.
GREAT ATTRACTION.
TINE celebrated NIGHTINGALE ETHIOPIAN
i SERENADERS most respectfully announce to
their friends and the public of Washington, that
they will give three more oftheir ISIMITABLE ENTER
TAINMENTs, on
THURSDAY, FRIDAY; AND SATURDAY EVE
NlNGS, Dec. Is, Ia, and Is,
previous to their departure for Philadelphia. On
which occasion they will introduce variety Of new
Songs, Dances, Burlesques, Burlesque Operas, sc.
Admission % cents.
Doors open at s. -performance to commence at
u o'clock.
Notice programmes of the day.
Dec l3-d3t
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WASHINGTON CITY AGENCY.

CHARLES ALERT, Attorney at Law, will give
" his attention 10 the prosecution Of Claims be.
fore Congress and the Executive Departments. OF.
fee, r street, near Treasury Department, Wash
ington, ID. G.
REFERENcEs:
Hon. Daniel Webster, Boston; Hon. Robert &.
Winthrop, do. Hon Abbott Lawrence, DO; sam
uel ID. Bradford, esq, do; Hon. C. w Lawrence,
New York; Hon Edward Curtis, do. Messrs
Rowland & Aspinwall, do; Messrs. Fox & Living
ston do; Mcssrs. +. & G.. w. Blunt, do; Mcssrs
AlsOp & Chaunccy, do; William ;. Wetmorc, csq.
do. /. Hon. james Buchanan, Pennsylvania; Hon.
George NJ. Dallas, Philadelphia; Hon. J. X. niger.
SOIL do; st. George 7. Campbell, esq do; X. W
Richards ESQ.,, do; $. Morris VAIN, csq, do; Ste.
phcn Baldwin, esq, do; Hon. Louis McLanc Bal
tmorc; Hon. Robert NJ. McLanc, do. Hon. Robert
J. Walker, Washington Rev. Smith Pyne, do.
n. $. Coke, esq, do; Mcssrs. Corcoran & Riggs,
do: Hon jefferson Davis, Mississippi; Hon. Henry
;. Footc, do; Hon. 5. w. Downs, louisiana.
Nov. 2g-eOdlm
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TAKING IT CoMFoRTABLy-Th The editor of the
Worcester (Nass.) Palladium says: ''The people
of Worcester have elected the editor of the Spy 10
go TO the Legislature and elected TO stay at home.
That shows very plainly tohich they can spare best %
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FRENCH Consul GENERAL AT New YoRK.-The
Courier DIES Etals Uns has learned positively that
it is not M. dHauterive, but M. Lacoste, who is
coming to New York in the capacity Of consul gen
era of France.
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The COUNTESS BATTHYANI.-The departure of the
Countess Batthyani from Austria appears to have
been not altogether voluntary, acommissary of po-
lice having accompanied her from Pesth to Vienna,
and watched over her steps during the whole time
that she sojourned in the latter city Haynau i'm
periously insisted on her departure, on account Of
the universal compassion which her misfortune ex.
cited-a compassion in nUwise nattering for tho
Judges of Count Batthyani.
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FfRE.-About two o'clock yesterday morning the
large two-story building the south side Of Balt
more street, near Canal, was discovered 10 be ON
fire. The flames had made such Roadway before
their existence was discovered that the whole build
ing was soon entirely burnt out, nothing but the
bare walls being left standing. There was no one
living in the house, but the lower floor oft
cupied the "Ealf Way House." kept by Mr.. r..
v. Perkins, and the bat store Of Mr.. William j.
League, both Of whom lost their entire stock Mr..
Perkins had policy for $500 in the Baltimore In
surance Company on his liquors and fixtures, but
Mr.. League was entirely uninsured. His loss is be-
tween 5000 and $780, which falls heavily ON him,
as he is young man who had just got start in
busness.-BaH american, 18Th.
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A CARD FROM Miss BREMER.-Feeling the i'm
possibility TO answer, as should and would letters
and notes which are sent to me, many of which are
precious to me, not only 10 what concerns me
personally, and which treasure in my heart as
things dear and beautiful wish by these lines to
make known to my benevolent correspondents,
that i'll do not answer them it is that cannot find
time and leisure to do so, during my time of trav
and to learn. ! would tell them that my thankful
is not the less for that; is not expressed
in words. And would add, that though am well
that, in saying all this, may incur the
charge OF vanity VIII rather incur that, and bear
it, than bear the thought that any heart in the Uni
ted States of America should suspect mine Of I'M
gratefulness disregard
FREpERIKA BREMER.
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DREADFUL ACCIDENT IN DERBY.-We are in
formed that Russell Bradley was filing lighted
lamp with that dangerous material known as
burning flud,' in presence of his wife and two
daughters, and Irish girl, when the fluid g-
nted, causing dreadful explosion, and scattering
the burning matter over both his children and the
Irish girl each Of whom envelopcd in sheet
of flame. Every effort was made to cxtinguish the
fire. (and both Mr.. and Mrs. d. were seriously
burnt in the attempt,) but before il could be ac-
complished, both children were so badly injured
that one has since died, and last night we learn
there was little or no hope Of the recovery of the
other.-Nelc HaUcn Courier
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FIRE AT THE Ono PENITENTIARY.-A despatch
from Columbus on Wednesday evening, u O'Clock,
stated that the Penitentary was on fire and lighted
up the whole city. despatch, 8 o'clock, stated
that the fire had been extinguished.
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RAILROAD FROM PERU TO Rock IsLAHD.-Con-
siderable interest is being exhibited at Rock Island
and Davenport Illinois, the xAbject Of railroad
TO connect the former place wit1cru, on the ILL
nois river. The cost will be about 300 900, which
amount can Md will be raised. A road is also 10
be constructed TO connect Peru with Chicago, thus
giving continuous line Of railroad from the latter
city, via Peru, to the Mississippi river at Rock
Island. Already, says the Davenport Gazette, the
contract has been let for road from Elgin 10 Au-
rora in direct line 10 Peru and the editor has pc
ruscd a letter from the engineer who has the con-
tract in whichhc says that in three years. without
the aid Of the people at the western terminus that
road will be completed TO the Mississippi river.
Peru is very little out Of direct RAILROAD line be-
tween Chicago and Rock Island.
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STATUETTEs AND COMPOSITION CASTS.
~ MEDALLIONS, tSc.--A beautiful collection
of nep Models of the human figure, Quadrupeds,
&C., is just received from the studio of Edward
Dufrene Philadelphia, to whom has been awarded
the first premium from the Franklin Institute"
and they will be exhibited for sale till Thursday
next at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Dec. III Bookstore, near 9th st
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NEW IMPORTATION OF CHINA AND
~ EARTHENNNARE.-T PIRSEII. would

~ EARTHENWARE.-T PURSEI4L would
inform his friends and the public generally that he
has Just imported, per ships Columbus and York
shire, from Liverpool direct, ~ crates and hogs
heads Of the above articles, from the best manuac.
tories in England, and Of the most approved pat.
terms, shapes, &c.
Also. from our own manufactures, cut. plain.
and pressed
Glass Of almost every description
Solar or lard lamps, Girandoles
Ivory handled and other Knives and Forks, in
sets or otherwise
Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets, Lamps, Spittoons
Castors Plated and Albata Table and Tea Spoons
Forks, Butter Knives
Cake Baskets, Hall Lamps. Walters, &c.
fine assortment of Common Goods for retail
ing, not surpassed any where
First quality Stoneware at factory prices, Pipes
in boxes.
Az Of which will be sold, wholesale and retail, as
low as the very lowest. He invites his friends and
the public generally to give him call, and exam
inc his stock and prices tois Store and Ware
house. opposite Browns Hotel, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., Washington. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov lq-STThlmif
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SUNK.-We learn from Captain Mcgowan, Of the
packet General Worth, which arrived yesterday
from Green river, that the steamer J. b. Porter II
sunk in White river The Porter was on her up
ward trip, and had probably little or no freight
Captain NJ. also informs us that tremendous rise
has taken place in Green and Barren rivers.
Louisville Journal, 7h.
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BosroS, Dec, 1919.

MAIL RonBERy-ARREsT AND IMPRIsoSMEST OF
PosTMAsTER.-We are informed that William
Hunt, postmaster at Eroina," in this county, was
arrested and committed TO county Jail on
Thursday afternoon last, charge of having
robbed the mail. The affair has occasioned great
excitement among our citizens generally, as the
accused has long held a responsible position in So
cety. The evidence, We learn, is positive against
him.-NetutOtcn Pd.) Journal.
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FiRE.-The upper stories Of three Of the brick
tenements, known az the EAST India" warehouses,
situated in the rear Of the Union Hotel on the cor
ner of Cary and 10Th streets, were seriously dam
aged by fire on last Saturday night, between and
O'Clock. They were occupied az tobacco factories
by Messrs johnson & Gentry, and +. s. Turpn.
Rich Republican, I0h.
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DEATH OF HERMAN THoRN.-A letter published
in the Journal Of Commerce narrates the manner in
which Captain Herman Thorn, son to Herman
Thorn, esq, of this city, came to his death in the
waters of the Rio Colorado.
"The sad accident occurred at the junction Of the
ella river with the Colorado. He had been occu-
pied all day in crossing his party, had accomplished
his arduous days labor, except to get himself and
four others over.
" He, two Of the dragons, and two Mexicans,
started over in canoe, which, when near the
shore, unfortunately capsized. One of the
Mexcans Immediately laid hold Of Captain Thorn,
and il was impossible for the captain TO disengagc
himself, and they both sank TO rise no more. The two
soldiers and another Mexican were also drowned" "
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cARUsI's SALOON,

- OIREE DANSANTE.-L. Carusi has the plea
y 70 inform his friends, patrons, pupils, and
tho public generally that the favorte Soirses will
be recommended on Thursday evening, Nov %.
and be continued every Thursday during the sea
l.. c. would also state that the saloon will be
illuminated with Gas in all its brilliancy having
at very considerable expense effected his object Of
suitably lighting up the Halls for dancing.
He has engaged Mr.. weber's celebrated cotillon
band, who viii. particularly on this OCCASION i'm
troduce several Of his new and fashionable polkas
walizcs, reduas, sc.
Tickets Of invitation for ladies in all parts of the
city have been prepared and are now in the course
Of distribution. Those ladies who may not receive
the tickets would confer favor by sending their
name and place Of residence TO L. Csrusi, at the
Saloon, llth street. Nov "a
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FRoM HAyTI.-Captan Button, of the brig Hetty,
from Portau Prince arrived at this port yesterday
informs that business fall descriptions dull
The monopoly Law was still in force. Coffee scarce
The Emperor Soulouque about TO embark at Jer-
emic for tour 10 the western part Of St. Domingo,
on the oath. A part Of his troop (who we're to ac-
company him) had already embarked.
There had been large fire in Port Prince on
the 10th ult., when from seventy five TO eighty
houses were destroyed Il originated in the central
part of the city, near the lower market.
nv. " Tribune.
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MO. 3, OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET
~ Have constantly on hand a full assortment Of
Family Groceries.
Extra New York Family Flour.
Do Virginia, do.
Do do. Superfne Flour.
Do hulled Buckwhcat
Rye Flour, Graham Flour.
UnbOltcd Flour, (white wheat)
Fresh ground Dat Flour.
Standard loaf, crushed, granulsted, and ground
Sugars
Stunrt's extra Sirup
Old Government Java. Maracaibo. Mocha Rio,
and 81. Domingo Coffee.
Fine Gunpowder, Imperial, Young Hyson, Old
Tyson, Hyson Skin, Colony, and Poucong Teas.
Superior Butter, selected from Orange county
diaries.
Sapsagp, Parmesan, Sicilian, Pine Apple, lulita-
ton English, and Goshen Cheese.
Genuine Boston, extra Oyster, Butter, Soda, and
Water Crackers, wine Biscuits.
No and No. Mackerel, in IS h. kits,
Barrels and barrels Goldfish, Salmon, Tongues,
Sounds, and Dunfsh.
Scaled Herrings in boxes.
Blcached winter sperm, lard, and whale Oil.
Sperm, patent sperm, adsnantne, and mould
Candies assorted sizes.
4 variety Of fancy Mats, Brooms, Buc kets, Bss
kets, &c.
Pure ground Spices Of all kinds
Spices Of all kinds in grain
Spanish and French Olives, Paragon Vinegar
mushroom, walnut, and tomato Catsup, mixed
Pickle Gerkins and English Pickles assorted.
Preserved Lines, Guaya Jelly, and assorted Fruits
in strip,
Cranberries, Raisins, Figs, Currants.
Msrsolles and soft shell Almonds, Shellbarks, Fill
berts, Wanuts, Pecan Nuts, Ground Nuts, and
Genoa Citron
Worcestershire, Harvey, Reading, and pepper
Sauce, India Sol Anchovie, Shrimp, Cavier and
Boter Pastes.
Extract Of Lemon, Marjoram, Celery, Nutmeg,
Vanilla, Almond, Cinnamon, Cloves, Rose, Ginger,
Lemon Peel, Mace, Thyme, Nectqrine, Peach,
Mint, Orange Peel and Savory of superior quality.
Sweet Oil, Currie Powder, Horseradish, Ancho-
vies, Sardines, Orange Flower, Rose and Peach
Water, Bay Rum Salad Dressing, Cooper's Celia
tine, Leghorn, star, chip, and seed Msccaroni Yer.
micei.
French, Spanish and homeopathic Chocolate
Farina, Tapioca, Rice Flour, &C.
With many other desirable articles to which we
would solicit attention. For sale by
Dec. l0-9teoif JOHN b. KIBBEY CO
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I'm USe M e nxS.
ADELPHI THEATRE.

Managers. Messrs. CARTLiToH and BROWNE
Acting and Stage Manager. MIR. J. b. RoBEaTs
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FOR RENT.

FURNISHED ROOMS, as comfortable "a any in
IL the city, elgiby located on the north side of
street, between 18th and 18th, and second door
from 18th lfdesircd, the whole house, containing
able terms Apply TO Mrs. X. NJ. Magruder, on
the premises. Dec. 4-tf
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DHONOGRApHy,
Professor BENZ wOR.

DHONOGRApHY.-Pro Professor BENZ p. wOR.
Il CESTER, teacher of Photography during the
past season, in several schools in the city, con-
tinues to give private instruction at his room,
(Mrs. Goggin, Penn. sv., between 9th and eth SITS
on reasonable terms. Sept l-wtf
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Montreal Gazette that the Hon. Col. Bruce brother
to Lord Elgin, is to be appointed civil secretary
without salary, in place of Major Campbell, re-
signed.
We mentioned the other day that an investiga-
ton was going on in the custom house at Toronto
report has been made and the collector, Mr.
Stanton, removed from office. 1t is added that Mr.
Roy, surveyor, and Mr.. Gowan, book keeper
have also been removed. We understood that MIR
Roy sent in his resignation Immediately after the
appointment of the commission to investigate the
affairs of the department.
MIR. Mendell, formerly collector at Brockville has
been appointed collector of Toronto. Mr. Simpson,
formerly of Coteau du Lac has been transferred tc
Brockville, in place of Mr. Mendell.
Mr.. Perry has been elected to the Assembly for
the East Riding of York. without opposition.--N. Y
Com. Adu.
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APPLEs.-The Rochester Democrat says that the
scarcity Of apples through the almost entire coun-
try is subject Of sincere regret. There is sub
stitutc. Many farmers Of western New York, who
have usually had 500 TO 900 barrels of apples 10
sell, have this year; and the long winter
evenings in their usual sittngs round the family
hearth will be short of the "apples and cidcr''
whercwith friends and family RECALLED. Mr..
Downing, Of the Horteulttuist writes "that on the
Hudson there are none, the like Of which has not
occurred before in a half century"
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KINGS HOTEL,

PESSsvLvAsiA Avenue. TWO DOORS WEST OF
JACKSON HALL.
DOARD by the day, week, or month Rooms to
I'D let without board Terms moderate.
Dec. l-lmdf p n. KING, Proprietor
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Original Dutch Shaksperean Readings" by
Mr.. GLENN.
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THE WHEAT CRoP.-Good accounts Of the young
wheat reach ms from almost all quarters. In
western New York. according 20 the Rochester
dmeroan il never looked better at this season Of the
year, than it docs now. In Virginia, the fields are
fine, and the newspapers in the beautiful wheat dis
tricts Of Maryland speak in high terms Of the pros
pect We have seen but few accounts from Penn
sylvania, butthey are favorable Verbally, we have
good reports from Kentucky and Indiana. In our
own State, VIC have yet heard Of no complaints.
Open winters like the present, however, are very
bad upon this CROP Gin Gag