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FaoM ST. JOHN, N. B.-The Boston Journal Of
Wednesday says: We have received from our at
tentive correspondent in St. John, u copy of the
Morning Netps, of the 18th instant II is chiefly
occupied with local matters. In noticing an arti-
Gle recently published in the Journal on the subject
of reciprocal trade with Canada, in which it was
gued that Congress ought to secure the navigation
OF the St. John as well the St. Lawrence, and
also the right of the Nova Scotia and Colonial fish
cries, the editor of the Netos says
eff the American Government had proper infor-
nation respecting our rivers and fisheries, we are
satisfied that they would not hesitate for moment
to enter into treaty, in order to secure these ad-
vantages for their countrymen. At present they
are of no earthly use to us whatever, because we
are too poor in purse to make use of them-where-
as, American capital and enterprise could be in
troduced, our neighbors would find inexhaustible
mines of wealth. superior to those of any Of the ad
joining States. We believe express the opinions
generally, if not universally, of the inhabitants of
New Brunswick, when state that the concession
of the free navigation of the St. John, and the free
right to fisheries, would be willingly granted
in the event of neighbors entering into COM
mercial treaty with this province, upon the same
terms as with Canada"
II is stated in the Netos that the people of Carrie
ton county raised last year 10000 bushels OF wheat
more than they had consumption for.
The st. Andrews and Quebec raildroad was COM
menced at St. Andrews on Thursday, May 8.
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The Mercury of Friday brings us the following


Destructive FIRE AT CHARLEsToN.-Abou half
past one O'Clock this morning, cotton she'd sit
uated on the south side of Adger's South wharf,
discovered TO be fire, and in very short
time the buildings on both sides of the wharf were
in flames. Notwithstanding the most strenuous
exertions of the fremen, the fire communicated on
the south side to the handsome eofofces on VAN
derhort's wharf, which were also destroyed. Among
the occupants of these offices were Messrs. j. Rob-
ertson Matthews and Roper, Middleton & Co.,
Menlove and Lesesne, and I. b. Simons and Son.
On Adgers South wharf, Messrs. Hackenwrath,
Wragg & Co., Thierman Pringle, o. Chsolm,
Motel & Hutchet, Frederick Winthrop, Joseph Bat
tersby, A. b. DeSaussure and A. Hopkins. The
large store of Messrs. johnson, Crews Brawley,
on East Bay, was also destroyed, with portion Of
its contents but fortunately large portion of their
most valuable stock was removed some days since.
The amount Of cotton destroyed is about six thou
sand bales, and the total loss, including buildings
may be estimated at from four hundred To five hun
dred thousand dollars, large portion of which is
insured
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yIyo THE pUpLIc.-Th. sub.criber,, hayir

ITO THE PUBLIC.-Ths subscribers, having
Il determined TO close their present business with
Boots and Shoes, which is large and well selected,
at greatly reduced prices. Heads of families, and
all others in want Of supplies will find il decidedly
TO their interest to give US CALI as our assortment
is complete, and saving Of twenty-five per cent
may be effected. To avoid all misunderstanding,
they would state that in every case cash must be
paid ON the delivery Of the goods, the reduction
will not be allowed. Dealers in the above gvods
plies at very reduced rates; and 10 any one dis
posed 10 purchase the entire stock and good will Of
the house, We would say, that better opportunity
for a profitable business, and safe investment.
cannot be offered.
All persons who are indebted, either by note or
open account, requested to settle without delay,
il is object and intention to wind up without
loss Of time. ANDREW COYLE & SON.
May l-2aw4w
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IRoS HousEs.-A young man in New York has
invented a new mode of constructing iron houses,
Of which the Tribune Of late date gives the follow
ing description:
1T embraces rigid frame Of cast-iron pillars,
with other parts OF sheet iron Pillars of peculiar
construction are placed at equal distances, and
each interocks with the girders and sills
well as lintels, door and window frames, and all the
parts which require TO be firm, or To brace other
parts. The panels Of sheet iron, are also the
floors, ceilings and shutters for the doors and win
dows. To every part Of the house there is an nte-
rior and exterior wall, leaving air chamber be-
tween; this renders each room fre-proof The
roof is also of iron, and couples to the walls and
floors. The frame may be ornamcnted in the cast
ing taste shall dictate and the whole painted TO
perfection, equal TO the finest fresco work. The
house will resist any kind Of atmosphere in the
most perfect manner, and when put together Is so
strong that IL may be turned over and back again
without injury. These buildings will be more de
sirablc than any other, and may be taken apart in
few hours, and put together again another site,
with entire facility. Having been taken apart, one
may be packed 10 a small space, as the whole s in
small sectional pieces 10 be fitted for rebuild
ing and for changing the form, extending in
either direction in the height within few hours,
without preventing it's use while being altered
or added to- and without loss of any OF the material
of the original building"
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TelcgraPhic.

New YoRK, May lo-6 p. M
The stock market has been quiet, but steady
Treasury notes, 6's, ll6, and New Loan coupons
49, offered; Canton Company 4s. Exchange on
London 81 81 premium. The money market is
steady and good paper freely negotiated.
Flour is firm. Sales OF 600 bbls. common ION sia.e
and Western at So % So 81. Sales Of 4, 900 bbls
Southern at SIS so a So 90; pure Genesee y 20
SIS 81. Corn meal So "a, and rye flour 49,, The
sales Of wheat have been small. Genesee, prime
quality Of white, is held ut 40 cts; red ilO La
cts Corn is in steady demand, with sales of 80, 900
bushels at 81 81 cts for mixed and yellow, as TO
quality. Oats 40 a a. cts; rye CD cts.
Provisions are steady, but not 30 active. Sales
of 400 bbls. pork at y 10 60 a v III 62 Tor mess
1000 bbs at 81 81 cts. per Id. Nothing new In
beef or bacon
Groceries are steady Sugars are better, r. and nc
prices have advanced an average of cent per ID
Molasses unchanged. Coffee quiet.
Rice is firm. The sales of the week amount to
1000 tierces, closing at prices ranging from 50 TO
81 cents per ID.
The cotton market continues firm, but not so &C
tive. The sales to-day amount to 1000 bales, at
l2s for middling Uplands, and l2a IL for Or
leans. The weeks sales amount to 49, 900 bales
Tobacco is in fair request, and the prices steady.
Whisky is selling at 22s 23z cts per gallon.
Naval stores in good request. Spirits turpentine
SO 49, cents per gallon, and crude ~ 10 per Dbl
asked.
PHILADELPHIA, May Tsp. m
The stock market is quiet, and prices without
change
Flour is firm-sales at SIS ~ SIS Is. Corn
meal and rye flour, So 81 a 81 49, Red wheat Is
cents, and white llS cents. Yellow corn, gu 6l
cents.
Cotton firm-saes small at previous prices. No
thing new in other articles.
New ORLEANS, May l6.
The Steamer Ohio sailed yesterday for New York
via Havana. She takes about three hundred pas
sengers for Chagres, and sixty for New York.
The cotton market is quiet-sales yesterday oil
only 700 bales, and prices trfie easier.
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Proposals for Fuel for Marines nj Washing
ton city.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CoRPs, }
Qumfnmasfe's Office,
WARRINGTON, May Is, 1880.
CEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this Office until 10 O'Clock, n m, Monday,
the 10th day Of June next, for furnishing such
quantities of best oak wood and anthracite coal
"a may b. required the quarterly requsition
of officers commanding marines stationed in
Washington city, ID. C., from Let July, 1850, TO
30th June, 1851.
Each proposal to state separately the price per
cord for the wood, and per ton for the best clean
anthracite coal, free from dust, hSokcn, and
screened.
Wood or coal will be furnished at the option OF
the Government, and will be delivered, piled, and
measured at such time and place the officer may
designate, free OF expense 10 the United States
Persons desiring 10 propose for the supply may
ascertain the probable quantity that will be required
by inquiry at this office.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied
by the names Of two sureties Of known response
bility.
To be endorsed " Proposals for Fuel"
May 20--3tawtJunel0
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WHAT CAN M DONE ON ONE AcaE OF LAND
The editor Of the Maine Cuifipafor published a few
days ago his management of one acre OF ground,
from which we gather the following results. One
third Of an acre in corn usually produces thirty
bushels of sound corn for grinding, besides some
and for fatting one large or two small hogs. From
the same ground no obtained two or three hundred
pumpkins, and his family supply Of beans. From
bed OF six rods square, he usually obtained sixty
bushels of onions; these he had sold at one dollar
per busbel, and tho amount purchased his Hour.
Thus from one third Of an acre and an onion bed,
he obtained his breadstuffs The rest OF the ground
was appropriated TO all sorts Of vegetables, for sum
mer and winter use; potatoes, beets parsnips cab
bage, green corn, peas, beans, cucumbers, melons,
squascs SC; with fifty sixty bushels OF beets and
carrots for the food ola cow Then he had also How
er-garden, raspberries, currants and gooseberries
in great variety and few choice apple, pear plum,
cherry peach, and ounce trees. II family can be
supported from one Of ground in Maine, the
same can be done in every State and county in the
Union.
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DAKER q sCRIBNER, Of New York city,
ID have just published TALBOT AND vERNoN,

DAKER q sCRIBNER, of New York city.
ID have Just published TALBOT AND vERNON,
a Novel. vol, l2mo.
This is a work Of great interest and power. lie
leading purpose IL 20 illustrate the strength OF cir
cumstantial evidence The plot is constructed with
great skill, crowded with striking incidents and
keeps the curiosity awake throughout. The scene
opens in the West and the plot expands, the au-
thor introduces US to a new field Of adventure in
Mexico. Nothing can be finer than the wild and
picturesque reality which he has thrown over this
portion Of his story and the battle Of Boena Vista
in which he would seem TO have been engaged, 10
given with vvidness and vgor Of description which
leaves a striking impression Of the writer's powers
The work must be conceded 10 be the production OF
man Of real genius. No reader can fail 20 he
struck with the directness and energy OF the STYLE
the spirit and force Of the narrative, the ease and
nsturalness OF the dialogue it's skilf sketches Of
character, and the freshness and beauty Of its de-
scriptons OF scenery n IL do not have great run,
we will never commit ourselves 10 n literary pro-
phecy again"
WAsHrSeToS ALLsroN's WRTrISos. Edited by
n. III. Dana, il. vol, 12rno.
Mas. EILsT's 3D. vol. Of Women al the American
Revolution. | VOL, limo. (Complete IN vols.)
SreHTs IN THE GoLD REcIoNs-Scones by the
Way. by II. #. Johnson I vol, l2mo
woMAN's wHias-by the Author Of Picciola.
vol. Price 81, cents.
For sale by TAYLOR MAURS and
r. FARNHAM,
May Il-StdSlw Washington city
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DAYARD TAYLORg new Book on California,
- Gel Dorado," or Adventures in the Path OF
Empire, with illustrations by the author
Literature Of the Slavic Nations; with sketch Of
their popular poetry.
Bryants Letters of Traveller, or Notes Of Things
seen in Europe and America.
Catalogue of Foreign and American Books; with
classified index. Price % cents.
For sslo by TAYLOR n MAURY,
May 90 Booksellers, near 9th street
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CUPERB DAHLIA ROOTS, So.

SUPERB DAHLIA ROOTS, Co.
- cases Daha Roots. warranted true TO name
and color.
case Jacobean Lilies.
case Marvel Of Peru Roots-e new article in
this market.
Also, the Florists Guide; giving practical in
structions for the cultivation and management Of
all sorts Of flowers, &c; and Brdgemsn's Garden
sr's Assistant the beat book Of the kind in print.
May4 J. r. CALLAN
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HIrrERs. Thin ar,icle !. hi..

DLANNETT's BrTrERs.-Thisa article IL high
II ly recommends for the cure Of dyspepsia, In
digestion, hatuiency, general debility, liver com
plaints, and all the train Of symptoms commonly
called nervous affections IL one ofthe most De.
sirable toncr ever offered 10 the public II creates
healthy action throughout the system, restore.
the apostle, esualixes tho circulation gives tone,
and energy 70 the system, and creates power OF
resistance 70 diseases rarely obtained II is pure
ly vegetable composition and recommends itself TO
the attention Of those suffering from tho above dis
orders.
For sale by X. $. PATTERSON and y. d. 4 w
H. GILMAs, Washington, ID. G. Orders received
by the general ageats for the proprietor,
VIM t. HICKS n Co
lac and l5l Front streets, New York
April 16-dtr- w&wly
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NEW hooks.

\ ENTERS Of Traveller, Notes Of Things
IL seen in Europe and America, by William Cul-
len Bryant, vol.
Eldorsdo, or Adventures in the Path Of Empire,
comprising Voyage 10 California, via Panama ;
Lifo in San Francisco and Monterey, &c, &c.
BY Baysrd Taylor, author Of "views A-foot," 2
volumes.
Success in Life-Thc Lawyer. ny Mrs. l.. c.
Tuthill, vol
Historical View Of the Languages and Literature
of the Slavic Nations with Sketch Of their popu-
lar Poetry, by Tslvi; with a Preface, by Edward
Robinson, ID. D., LII. D., vol.
May 20 FRANCK TAYLOR
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LEcrURE ON SoAp.-Peddling without license
is forbidden in Jersey dealer in patent soaps
in Newark, the other day, advertised lecture on
soap, charging for admittance the price OF a cake
Afterward, each visiter was presented with one,
squaring accounts in that manner. This Is some
what like the famous striped pig law in Massachu-
setts r. F..
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The Savannah Georgian of Thursday last says:
'sThe steamer Monmouth, Capt. Freeborn, has ar
rived from Indian river. We are informed by, a
passenger that just previous to the sailing Of the
steamer an express had arrived TO General Twiggs,
from the Rio Grande, stating that the Camanche
Indians, in great numbers, had attacked the United
States forces on the Rio Grande, and killed one
hundred and thirty men. We have no certain IN
formation and hope that the report is exaggerated
although we fear our troops in that quarter have
suffered greatly.
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MANUFAcrUR Els AT THE SoUTH.-The growth of
the manufacturing interests of the South is one Of
the most gratifying evidences of our increasing
prosperity. Few, even among our intelligent citi-
zens, aware Of the extent to which our people
are engaging in this branch of industry; and no
one acquainted with the importance of manufac-
turing establishments in developing all the varied
interests of the country fail to in the
ment greater degree of prosperity than has here
tofore characterized the southern States, while
fning themselves chiefly to the production Of raw
material.
But the most gratifying fact connected with this
growing interest, especially to US as Georgians, is
the lead which our State is taking. II has been
estimated that there now in operation in Geor-
ga forty cotton mills, employing near GO 900 spin
dies and consuming IS 900 bales of cotton annu-
ally In this estimate, which seems to US to be be-
low the true mark, no calculation is made OF our
paper mills bucket factories, iron establishments,
Touring mills, &c. In Tennessee, it has been re-
ported to the Secretary of the Treasury that there
are thirty factories, employing 80, 900 spndles In
South Carolina, the Hon. William Gregg says there
are sixteen factories, containing $500 spindles,
and about seven hundred looms, consuming 5 900
bales of cotton per annum He estimates the CAPT
tai invested in these establishments at about one
million Of dollars, and the number of operatives
they give employment 10, at 900. There arc in
Alabama twelve factories, with capital OF
s SOC, 900, containing 1850 spindles and three
hundred looms, and consuming about 5, 800 bales
of cotton annually. II is said that machinery for
others is contracted for sufficient TO make the num-
Der OF splnulcs zO,VUO, anu the loOHih ooO.
Thus we have in four States ninety eight manu-
factories of various descriptions Of cotton goods
containing 100000 spindles. There are doubles,
many other cotton mills in the other southern
States, which would swell the number somewhat.
In addition to these, there others going up not
only in this State but everywhere else at the South
We hazard but little in saying, that at the end Of
the next five years there will be perhaps two hun
dred cotton factories in operation in the southern
States, consuming near two hundred and fifty thou.
sand bales Of cotton per annum, and giving en-
ployment TO twenty five or thirty thousand opera
tives The effect of such diversion of labor upon
the productions of the South, the price of cotton
and the habits Of those who will likely be employed
| as operatives, must be immense All the cost o.
the transportation Of the raw material 10 England
of it's manufacture there, and its transportation
back TO this country, will be saved 10 our people
The general price Of cotton will be increased by the
| competition which will ensue between the manufac
turing establishments Of Europe and the northern
and southern States; and great good TO society mus
result from the employment Of thousands of idl'
and immoral persons, who now consumers ant
not producers Savannah Republican
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One of the editors of the New Orleans Crescent,
on visit TO Concordia parish, writes as follows:
ssVIDALIA, May 8, 1885,
can eye witness alone realize the extent Of
the destruction caused by the present flood. More
than two thirds of the four parishes composing the
old Concordia district, viz, Concordia, Tensas,
Madison, and Carroll, are under water. The only
portions of dry land along the bank of the Mis-
sissppi where the leyees still stand, but all the
back country is inundated. Within a few years
dense population has settled on the high lands bor-
dering on the numerous bayous on the interior.
These have all been driven out, In this parish
alone il is estimated that at least 1000 head Of cat
tie have been drowned, and in like proportion in
the other parishes In Point Coupee the destruction
is equally great.
'fhe water is falling here very slightly, but, in
consequence OF the at St. Josephs, 1t Is RI
sing in the swamp 1t isnow settled that the water
will not fall in time to plant cotton The plant is
very small and backward for the season. The de-
icency in the four.parshes will be at least 1904
bales. The country from the mouth Of Red river
to the Arkansas line $50 miles in length and 80 in
breadth, is the heart Of the cotton region it will
not produce one fourth Of a crop, even under the
most favorable circumstances, because not fourth
of the land can be cultivated.
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DIED,

On Thursday evening, 10th instant, after a long
and protracted illness which she bore with Chris.
year of her age wife of THOMAS SULLIVAN. She
was a native Of Washington city, but for the last
twelve years much respected resident OF Balti-
more.
Az Belmont, Mississippi, ON the 9th OF April last,
Mr.. JOSEPH MARsTELLER CLARKE, formerly
Of this city, in the Both year Of his age.
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NOTICE.

II OsT mislsid, certificate Of stock in the
- Western Telegraph Company, numbered one,
for 3 700, signed by John +. Pickrel, president.
and assigned TO Alfred Vail. Persons are hereby
cautioned against trading for the same, as payment
and transfer has been stopped, and application made
for a new certificate. The finder win be suitably
rewarded on leaving the same at the Office OF
Chubb 4 Schenck. May 2O-d3w
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LOCAL MATTERS.

FIRE.-At about two o'clock yesterday morning
frame dwelling, fronting on an alley between u
street and New York avenue, and 18th and 18th
streets, (owned by David Jones, very worthy
colored man, and occupied by his SOM was set on
fire on the outside by some wretch, and entirely
destroyed The poor family had barely time to
save themselves and portion OF their furniture.
There was no insurance. The fine new brick house
of Mr.. Charles Gardner, fronting on G street, was
one time thought to be in great danger, but sus
tanned no serious damage.
AsorHEa-Y Yesterday morning, about hour
after the above occurrence, frame building on
10th street, between the avenue and E street, was
fred by an incendiary, is believed. The build
ing belonged to DIR. William Jones, and was in
sured but the tenants, Mr.. Valentine, carpenter,
MIR. Mccormack, cabinet maker, and Messrs.
Cook and Dryer, painters, all sustained consider
able loss Mr. Bonce, late tenant, had left a fine
morticing machine in one of the shops, which was
also destroyed. The handsome brick dwelling ad-
joining, occupied by Mrs. Dyson, and owned by
the Misses Mast, suffered some scorching, but pro-
baby not more than a months rent will repair
The adjacent property was in both instances
saved by the timely presence and noble exertions of
our excellent firemcn.
last Emil Rothschild was brought from Baltimore TO
this city by officer Keith, to certain charges
preferred against him. On Saturday he appeared
before Justice Dom, and examined. Ii appears
that in February or March, ls49, German came to
this city, claiming to be the father and sole nhertor
of John and Henry Banf, two young Germans who
fell in the Mexican war. His identity sworn
to by Rothschild and another German, and he sue
ceeded in obtaining the land warrants and extra
pay due the estates OF the two brothers. But, il
afterwards appeared that the father Of these men
was living in Germany, and had never been in this
country, our wary police we're on the lookout for
the conspirators and perjurors by whom the Gov
ernment had been defrauded; and Mr.. Rothschild's
arrest was made in consequence. But this gentle
man says that he is not Emil Rothschild, but Lewis
and that the guilty Emil his brother, is not about,
To make sure of this, and TO get the right story
about some other matters, Justice Dom committed
him for further examination on Friday next. There
is an equally crooked affair, il is said in which Mr..
Rothschild had hand respecting certain claims
Of one Henry Miller, the true history Of which will
no doubt be elected.
You've OFFKHDERs.-We reported on Thursday
last the arrest Of Archibald Stcrrit youth OF about
seventeen, upon whom had been found Sl62 Of the
$500 lost from his drawer by Mr.. Benter on Sun
day, the 18th instant II has subsequently appeared
that the auction store of Mossrs. Martin Son
a short time ago robbed by this same lad, and per
haps one or two accompliccs There is a little
party of them awaiting further examination by
Justice Dom before being committed for trial.