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The following orders announce the final withdrawal
of Gen. Taylor from the military service of the
| country. The New Orleans Picayune from which
we copy them, justly remarks that though called to
higherand more responsible duties, we can readily
conceive the pain 1t has cost him to sunder his con-
necton with the army II is more than forty years
since he received his commission from President
Jefferson, as Lieutenant of the 7th Infantry. Never
was military career more perfect In its proportions.
In each grade Of the service he won honorable dis
tinction and the browning glory Of his military life
was not achieved until after he had attained by bril-
liant deeds the highest military rank known to our
laws. Then the people took him up, and they have
placed him In position to devoope the great capa-
cities OF his nature on the grandes theatre Of action
The qualities Of his mind are Of heroic sort whc
adapt men for momentous issues. No shade OF dis
trust dsturbs anticipaons that the civil career
self and his country.
Aas'r. Ap,'T, GEs's. OFFICE, WEsr. DRY.
Baton Rouge, Jan, 25, ls49. !
ORDERS NO. !,
Having received official notice of the acceptance
of his resignation Major General Taylor relnquishes
the command of the Western Division which,
in conformity with Seen. Orders No. l. will be as
sumcd by Major Gen. Gaines.
In resgning his command to the veteran and dis
unguished chief appointed to succeed him, the Gen
eral canuot withhold expression of his regret al
his separation from service to which he is attached
by 80 many pleasing and proud associations. To
the officers and men who have served his immediate
orders, he would here express his parting thanks for
their jealous and cordial support In the execution
of the duties confded to him during long and
eventful service. To them and 10 all he extends
heartfelt farewell and his warncst wishes for their
continued happiness and success In the arduous and
honorable career which they have chosen.
BY order OF Major General TAYLOR,
w. w. S. BLISS, Asst. Adj't. Gen.
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GAS PipEs.-Thc ditch for the reception of the
Gas pipes is dug from the foot of the Capital to sew
enth street the south side Of Pennsylvania avenue
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-06
NEW VALUABLE Law aO0K.

NHE BLACK CODE OF TIE DISTRICT OF OOLTIM-
i BIA, being complete dgesed Code Of all the Laws at
large and municipal relating 10 the colored popua-
bia and within the limits Of the Corporations Of Washing
ton and Georgetown the lat Of November, 1885, the
whole arranged according the subjects Of the laws them
esses by Worfbington G. Snetlen, Counsellor a&Law
Just published, in pamphlet price 5Ocents. For sale BY
Jan G.-tf Z. TAYLOR.
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The Shenandoah Paper Manpfac,n-i,.,

The Shenandoah Paper Manufacturing cor,,..
the erection Of their buildings. The virSinin' en-
Press says, they have procured water power ON rec
most permanent stream and central location in M, ne
Union, at s!66 the horse power being about onc e
syunk, Trenton, Patterson, Lowell, or any o,hs,
Eastern Manufacturing District, and have q cove.
nnnt for the like further amount Of power at ths
same low rate, should they erect buildings and ma
en,5GBt.
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John Rode has been arrested at New York for
sWindiing the United States, by procuring old wo.
,h 70 petsonae the mothers OF deceased soldiers In
~, MsNcsn war. and presenting and draining The
Pshslpns Of their fictitious sons
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The general Land Office now requires i certificate
from the notIry justice, before whom an aasirn-
n.pt Of land warrant is made, 10 the effect that The
knnH lodged.
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Warren RETuRss- Monday, Feb. 5--Leonard
Hurst, (white) WINS picked up by the watch al late
hour In the market house, where, having 10 other
or better home he had fully determined spend the
night. The watch good kind -hearted souls invited
him TO tho Captains office, where Leonard found a
pine bench and hot stove, much more comfortable
than the greasy stalls in the market house. He
snoozed II out ill morning, and then with the per-
mission of tho Captain, went about his business.
Christian Moufnger, Germany was found beast
ly drunk in the street, was taken 10 the watch house
filthy, disgusting object, being besmeared with filth
from head to foot. In the morning when nrraigned
before the justice, he looked wildly around asked va,
plash sh dish, he wns intormed that he was In the
watch house, when raising his hands he exclaimed,
O mine Got, ish dish de watch orse. O mine poor
leete wife mine poor leclc FIVE chilts Ise In dc watch
ouse Ise beent In dis country fifteen yenr and never
vas In such pash before, ish n pnkcr vonce
keeps sthorc in Aexandry, vat now keeps Won
shop In de city Of English hill. o my poor wife and
mine poor eetlc chilts, never vas in such place
before. Here the justice reminded him that he must
give security and pay the costs, otherwise he must
go to the work house Mynheer thought this was
getting of cheap, he compiedat once with the terms
required, and in less than no time was fcasting on
plate Of sour circuit, with his eele wife and fife chs,
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"A CARD.--Mr BRlSTOW. Fnishing Writing Master,
n who has been giving lessons In Baltimore with the mos
marked and distinguished success for three years past and
who Is universally known Penman for the last TWEEN
ty years In all our Atlantic cities intends visiting Washns
ton by the request Of many citizens and will open his
academy in few days at Concert Hall Buildings west Of
Browns Hotel for The purpose Of giving full and com
pcte course Of lessons on bis approved SUPERIOR and ele
and respectfully invites the ladies' and gentemen's alien
,ion and the public generally Of all ages 10 specimens Of
the style acquired which he has left at Messrs Taylor a.
Maury's Booksors near Ninth street, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., and at Browns Hotel scondenily hoped that all
writing bad, cramped iegble will avail them
selves Of Mr. BIS reputation and offer, his arrival to
cheaply and speedily remedy the evil
Feb a--0f
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LIE DoYEN's DIsINFEcTING FLUID.
MEssns, pouLiS, ROGERS g COMPANY,
.S,,ls ,,y,olyrisfors of Ibe reltbrnfed

I ME8sns. p0uLIN, ROGERS q COMPANY,
s,n n,o,,;.,o,s or no .s,,b,o,.5
/ lie DOYEN'S DISINFECTING FLUID,
Beg leave 10 call attention TO this important and invaluable
article, the greatest discovery Of the agepatented In
Washington, December, 1917,
vrnop 10. md must whe h snown gnin Sor III h ~
The gratitude and blessings Of the whole human family
possesses the mower Of Immediately tlrsroying The MOI
Offensive olor from whatever cause arising III
,yayi,r ainse,s Cess Pools Cellars 60 AZ ~ nnnre
gases In The sick chamber his Fluid will he found in
Valuable ms The na,sros smell arising from cores on the
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GADsBY,s NEW HOTEL.
CORNER PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND 20 STREET,
Near Railroad Depot, Washington, u. C.

WASHINGTON HOARD OF HEALTH.
Isl Har,i-Dr. r. johnson, Hampton c. Williams.
ga INmd.-Dr Thos, Miller, James Larned.
I'd Wnyd.--Dr. j. e. Hall, J. G. Bryant
An IHard--Dr w. II. Saunders O. G. Grammer
6M IRad.-D J. D. Gardner, J. r. Ingle.
9Th Wa,d-Dr. N. Young, Jas. .Crandall
tn Vrd.-D J. s. Morran W. u. Randolph
TI0S. MILLER, Preaidenf
j. G, BRYANT, Secretary. I'M
feb 8 a.F.sT 4sa
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.

CHARLES w. FENTON,
oefee opposite Jackson Hal, Pennsyrdnid AVENUE
TERMa.
Daily Paper, SO q yesr-.Tri-Weeky ~
ysnr-.yteskiy Paper ~ year PsFsnN
In eayHnos,
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Gitn lntclliacnrr.

JACKSON EQUESTRIAN SrATrE.-On Saturday last
in company with friend, we visited the studio OF
Mr. Mills, an American Artist from South Carolina,
with whom the jackson Monument Committee OF
this city have contracted equestrian statue Of the
Hero Of New Orleans. This statue when completed,
will be placed in Lafayette Square, directly north of
| the Presidents House, as by the authority of Con-
gress MIR. Polk has chosen this square for Its oca-
ton. Many OF our readers no doubt, have observed
an unobtrusive frame building situated directly
south Of the Treasury Department, and enclosed
with high fence three sides, with white washed
pilng In front; this is the studio of Mr.. Mills a
young American Artist, whose productions may one
day astonsh and be the admiration OF the world. In
this humble retreat are in course of construction
the several parts which are to compose the eluesri
an statue, 10 the memory Of Andrew Jackson.
The most conspicuous Of these is the horse, which
Is third larger than largest horses This piece
OF sculpture has been constructed on a plan which
has heretofore been deemed by eminent artists i'm
practicable, that Of sustaining colossal horse In
rearing attitude, supported entirely by the hind feet.
This lie, we are proud to say the result Of the genius
of an American artist. The horse lie placed on q
platform about two feet high the bind hoofs secured
TO round plate of iron about two feet IN diameter,
this is attached TO machinery under the platform,
and Is, by turning small fly wheel made TO reyove
in any direction the artist may wish ~
The horse Is constructed of plaster Of paris, which
10 built upon nron frame work This is great
ing of labor and expense and will greatly reduce the
risk Of destruction In casting. The horse is yet In a
rough state, although sufficiently far advanced TO
display the beautiful symmetry and noble form Of a
spirited war charger.
The whole is, we understand, to be cast in bronze,
and il Ia expected that The monument viii be COM
| pleted in about twelve months. The corner stone
will be laid on the anniversary Of General Jacksons
birth day, the 18th Of March, Or at arhest the 4th
oil July.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-06
WINES AND LIQUORS AT REDUCED
PRICES,

I'VE WILL hereafter sell all the following WINES and
w LIQUORS at dm 10 10 Is per cent below our former
Is baskets Hieisieck CHAMPAGNE WINE,
60 do Giesers's champagne Of extra hne quality.
% do Bochs champagne fair article.
25 do Shield brand, pts and qis.
IS doz. old reserve MADEIRA vintage 1915.
~ London l.. r., very fine.
Is I" Sercal, old and fine.
II " Bual Madeira very old and fne
10 Manlsey do. choice article.
II Grspeiiice do. very old.
Is poInsrs Bro sherry, extra Cue
II Do. " fine article.
IL . Amrntiado pale sherry, very enc,
Is !" OLD PORT WTNEyery hne.
30 % OLD COGNA C BRAND Y, pale and dsrk.
~ OLD M0N0NGIHELA WHfsKY, very prime.
with great variety ofother wines and liquors which
will be Hold llnunihly low. SlHMS 4 son.
r. s We have on hand part Of the stock Of Madeira and
sherry Of the late Walter Smith, which was selected rom
his stock Of wines with much and will be sold mueh
below HE fixed price, ten years ago. S&S
ian Idly Pa avenue, opposite Jackson Hall
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WASHINGTON a. ALEXANDRIA BOAT.
Ax-.Iaff The hours Of departure of the steamboat
.GlfSsssk JOSEPH JOHNSON, will be as foows:
Leave Alexandria al 81. l0f, u, and 3. o'clock
Leave Washington at u, III q. and ~ O'Clock.
feb5 JOB CORSON, Captain.
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Mn. }. y. GILBERT, Stage Manager.
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ADELPHI THEATRE.

Mnssns. G. F. BROWNE & H. r. NICHOLS
Proprietors
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-02-06

THIS EVENING, FEB. 9, ls4e,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
MR.. RIVES.

The rumour, copied into our postscript Yesterday,
and originally derived from private letter from
Paris, mentioned by the Boston Traveller, that the
French Government is likely to refuse to receive
Mr.. Rives as Minister of the United States. bears
upon its face the air of improbability 1t may be
true that Ignorant persons in France may entertain
prejudice against that gentleman from their giving
cyedence to statements which at one time an
peared IN HE American papers, that after nego-
tating his celebrated treaty with France he boasted
IN letter TO our government that he had obtained
more indemnify than he had expected. These state
ments, however, have been shown to be unfounded,
presumed to be ignorant of them 1t has also been
animated that MIR. Rves supposed influence in pro-
noting, through his friendship with Gen LAFAYETTE,
the elevation of Louis Philippe to the French
throne, has made him obnoxious to the friends of the
present (so-called) Republic. Without knowing
what ground there may be for this supposton, we
can only say, that if the French Government shall
he idle enough to repel every American who re-
loiced at the result of the revolution of $780, it will
ind very few of citizens, thirty years old, who
would be acceptable We doubt not, Mr.. Rush, the
'"'e Minister, who was appointed by Mr. Polk, uni
leu with the rest of his countrymen in the congratu-
latons OF our whole population atwhat was then
believed to be the downfall of despotism and the es-
punishment OF comparatively free institutions in
france we cannot believe that cabinet which
lNciude7 man OF so much aagacity as Mr. De Toe
quevilie, will have the folly to venture unon what
might be considered a serious affront to the limited
States upon any such frivolous pretexts as those
to which we have alluded
The NJ Y Courier, in relation to Mr. <, e.bo,,o Co.,
ford, The newly appointed Secretary Of Legation at Par
says He has taken the degree OF Doctor al as a. h
Heldelburg University and has been Connected as t1I
with our Embassies at St Petersburg Berlin Franto
ana rams and that ne gentleman every way yorthy
tine oiilce TO which he has been appointed
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

The Concorda Qa) Intelligencer, of the o5tb An.
gust represents that the cotton picking ia in nropress on
both sides OF the Mississippi. bu is going on SLOWLY
there being very little cotton in forward state and the
gene raj prospect bad
But all speculation, lit says) concerning the amount of
cotton TO be made have been destroyed here this week
oy uie unuouoed appearance in many of our fields of
the genuine cotton eating worm 1t would be HE
10 eAaggerae the care and anxiety with which the worms
no" found have been examined, in their appearance
naos &c, with reference TO their identity as The Simon
piackened both the cotton plant and the hopes Of the
planlef IN 1910 The result leaves doubt that the
worm OF this week IS OF the first crop OF the worm thai
community PN''"'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

IMPORTANT FROM VENEzUELA-By late adv;oo. r. -
hagnyIa' received at Philadelphia il seems thai the m
con attempt OF the parsans Of Gen Paez to revouone
their first Il is epoedth that Cen a. P,e1 nd
laent onagas at the head OF their respective forces had
al conflict he, on the 2!h August at San Felipe which res
GI ~ te capture Oh the former and the flight OF his army
diton. " :" 'o'y ""s@leo con-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

VERMONT held its clcction for State Iesisoturo o,d
vacancy IN Congress, Tuesday The Democratic .nd
Free son vote together, last fall exceeded the Wbr ~
1905 but the ~ Tribune thinks the Wings will come
out we'll Prot Meacham says will be elected to sue.
coed Mr. Marsh by from 500 to 1000
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
"AsONIC NOTTCET III norto,

M ASONIC NOTICE.--Tlae members of Ricb-
I'VE m9ad Randolph Lodge No 10, are sum1,onea
to meet at the Masons Hail. this morning at 10 o'clock
brother. ~
he members OF our sister Lodges, Nos TO- Ii and &c.
and all resident and transient brethren in good standing
are invited to attend
BY order Of the VIM JOHN LESTER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

hnong the lately announced appointments is that of
Wn H. Rollins Esq, OF Mississippi Indian Agent for the
has ,1f Some I time past in Florida for the benefit Of hs
h@hes s aeqaalntances in midst who speak in the
tnt e;ihs OF ms character gentleman and man of
- WIZ De gfathed to learn thai office has been given
10 one 80 etnhently worthy Of it, Floridian & JouIooI
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
/. o. o. f.,

- GD The members of Union Lodge No ITO q
r. Will meet this evening Odd Fellows Hall at three
o'clock to pay the last tribute of respect to their deceased
brother Lawrence Loter The brethren Of sister Lodges
and transient brethren, in good standing are Respectfully
invited to attend. nj. w. WARRINGTON
sc o Secretary DO tenn
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

Travel THRoUGH THE VIRGINIA VALLEy.-Tbe Win
chester Republican says
Il or The past two Or three months has seemed as
.ough lhe tide OF travel had taken its course entirev
through this region of country Car after car st. ICY
sige, aiy and nightly in from the different nonts
a and our hotels aud private boarding houses
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

Two OF the most distinguished scientific and literary
iales OF the American Navy those of Marry ana
Lynch Both are Leutenants, and both we belaya are
young men Both deserve to be Commodoes thouo1 the
lepulaton they have achieved is Of far more value III m
any rank. Both are Virginians ''"o uiaii
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

AUCTION CARD.-Boots Shoes VICE. G
rage &c &c Particular attention is requested to the
trustee sale OF the effects OF no T. Fords stock in trade
4oIes &C. which takes place store this onnp
No % MAN street Refer to advertisement
Terms CASH
se6 McNAUGHT, ROYSTER g. co
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

,odA LARGE LARGE WArERMELoN-The Alabama Argus has
been shown watermelon OF uncommon size. from the
pa1taton OF friend which weighed seventy three bounds
circumference and tpeLue fee1 nine inches m aames N
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
/. q. q. H

We The members OF Friendship Lodge No. 10. will
TEND the funeral OF their deceased BROTHER VIM NJ Chill
dress Members OF other Lodges respectfully request
eo 70 attend H. Il. COOK,
90 y Secretary
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
TEvHoMAs & CHARLES ELIIs= ~ ~

SHUMAS q CHARLES ELLIS, No. LOG
ship America New York, and the ships Susan 'f q
Howell and Sabats this port their fall importation If
DRY GOODS and HARDWARE which with nur
fullest and most varied assortment they have ever had
Ihey invite the attention of the North Carolina and Vr-
gmas merchants to an examination OF their stock with
the assurance that it will be sold at the most reasonable
prices ~ na a.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06
DI ED.

On the 9Th instant, at Il O'clock. p M 1.u,.
LoTTlER IN the sxtieh of his age The trends aoa
acquanlances OF the family respectfully reouesad ~
residence 0''oe"' a' HIS late
quested to copy, pAp0'7 a'e re-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

"o o'owhg advertisement appears in all the Paris pa
Iii; q ueol OF 4ooo francs owing by the Princess
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

M Pierre Bonapare is said to bear most extraordinary
resemblance to the portraits OF the Emperor aresemblance
so sllag' mat 1t is impossible for any familiar with
cognlzing him Tor Bonaparte.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

RANCE or THE THERMOMETER At J. w
Randolph Co.'S Bookstore, Sent 5
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

EE ACh Elk L..-50 barrels Halifax No 3 daily eY
4vn pected, which will sell low from wharf '
f H. SKINKER,
set No Is Pearl street
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o'clock ~ O'clock so,oIo.1.
10 &c "a
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not hear the tenor OF his rcmarkswness had had
ycrsaon with him. w ''' ''''
Inc counsel for the prisonerMessrs Scott August and
WatKnsthen consulted together, when Mr. Scott rose
anu remarked that as OF the witnesses the part of
e prisoner was known TO be absent from the city, he felt
animation of the case ill Tomorrow morning at 10
ociocK' lie learned the witness to whom he alluded
Would return to the city during the evening" and would
morning. The testimony Of this absent witness was
deemed essential Tor the purpose proving fact deemed
The Mayor consented to the postponement and the
prisoner was reminded to Jail.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

1--we oIL.-50 baskets pure Olive Oil, for sale
sec WILLIAMS. CLAIBORNE & CO
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

\ ARD OIL.--l0 bbs superior Lard on, Tor sale bv
AA Sc WILLIAMS. CLAIBORNE g. co
A DAMANTINE CANDLES.--l5 boxes Ads.
IA manne Candles for sale by
SEQ WILLIAMS. CLAIBORNE 4, co
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

W. HS. hiNGsFORD'S SEMINARY FOR
IA YOUNG LADIES, GRACE STREET The nnnls
tober LIST ga o'oay' oc5
RICHMOND, Sept /, 1a49 se6--d,m
ESiNE APPLE CHEEsE.--20 boxes, yery SUI
~ penor Just received for sale by
soc E, H, SKINNER,
sc No Is Pearl street
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-09-06

q CASES FINE GUNpOWDERTE TEA. IN I6 \
ID lacquered boxes, for sale by
sc John N GORDON 81 som
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-01-31
To the Hon. CALVIN GRAVES. Speaker of the Senate

MARVELLOUS Discovery OF A CANAL Across THE
IsTHMUs The New Orleans Courier, ofthe Sd inst,
publishes In French an account of subterraneous
canal which, it is alleged has been discovered
Meeting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans We pub
sh it for the benefit of the credulous and incredu=
lous:
ga French physician established at Vera Paz, who,
besides practising medicines has the charge of extern
tive farming estates, upon making excavations,
undertaken with view of forming a canal through
which to carry his produce the sea, discovered
the bottom of the Bay of Honduras the opening of
monumental canal seventy-fve metres wide (about
two hundred and forty fee and running in straight
line towards thesouh west sides being construct
ed of enormous stones, rudely cut. The two walls,
which continued parallel,h been followed to the
distance of several leagues. +
Having reached the foot of the mountains, where
the volcano of Fuego is in activity, and having
cut away huge trees that obstucted the entrance they
passed under vault of 100 mGtres in height (about
335 feet and of the same width as the canal Moth.
ing among the ancient Cycopean structures in Greece
could give adequate idea of the tremendous ma
sonry of the walls of this vault. The canal Was fill
ed with salt water, twenty nares deep. Ourintrepd
countyman did hesitate to embark with some In
dlans In birogue which he caused to be brought to
the spot and eighteen hours afterwards (if his story
is to be believed he entered the great ocean, he Pa
cific) between Guatemala and San Salvador through
immense natural grotte called by the fishermen OF
that coast the Devils Mouth, which superstition had
deterred them from ever entering. The whole vaulted
part of this structure lighted by shafts through
to the surface above and through the whole extent
is 1avigable for the largest ships.',
Mr.. Alexander Humboldt had already mentioned
American edi6ces whose architecture indicated avery
high antiquity, and revealed peculiar civilization
but his learned descriptions give us no idea of the
existence of such monument.