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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

DETAILS or THE Loss THE BRIe MINERvA.-
The brig Minerva sailed from Halifax for this port
on Monday morning, the 9Th instant, with cargo
Of feb and ten passengers The passage was tolera-
bly, pleasant until Saturday morning, the 9Th inst,
when Il came on 10 blow heavy from the south and
west with heavy rain and dense fog, and continued
blowing until Saturday night, when the wind in
creased 10 gale, tho fog still continuing very
thick
About half past one O'Clock, on Sunday morning,
she struck on Fire Island Bar, about miles west Of
the light She continued 10 strike heavily until half
past O'Clock, when she suddenly fell over on her
beam ends, and the four unfortunate persons who
lost their lives were washed from the quarterback,
where they had been placed for greater security,
the cabin being then nearly full Of water. The re-
mainder Of the passengers and crew got into the
rigging, where they remained exposed 10 all the
fury Of the storm until III o'clock Sunday forenoon,
when they were rescued from their perilous position
by Messrs John Arnold and Fleet Sammis, Of Bah
ylon, L. T., who, fearless Of danger, nobly riskcd
their lives 70 save those Of the persons on the wreck
The Minerva about five months old, was
owned by Mr. M. Mcdonnell, of Halifax, and was
built expressly for packet between there and this
port She was insured for $4,000 in the Sun and
Astor Insurance offices in this city. The cargo
consigned 10 Messrs. James Hunter Co. and VIM.
James Mcdonnell, and was partially insured in the
Atlantic Mutual.--N y. Cor. and Enquirer, i6h
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

DAnAoEs.-Madame Carnaltz, Of Mobile, in Sep
TENDER last had her leg broken just above the ANGLE
by the falling Of several pieces Of wood on one of
the OF the Mexican Gulf railroad. Suit for
damages was brought by her against the company
and the jury has rendered her $4,000 with costs.
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SEBASTIAN SALINAS.

vESEzUELA.-We have received copy of FL
Rsp,Iblcano of Caracas, of the date of January 49,
some days later than previous advices. The
oath of January was to be celebrated as the third
anniversary Of the establishment Of the republic,
and ri Rspsabiicano says
Tomorrow Venezuela will celebrate the great
day Of her liberty; the great day of the new epoch
Of the era Of our political liberty"
II cals on the Caraquefos TO celebrate il :" with
the enthusiasm Of hope" AtCumana, unusual ar
rangements had been made to grace the festivity.
Congress did not organize the Doth for want Of a
quorum, both in the senate and assembly. Il
would probably have the necessary number in each
chamber on the 26th. The principal subjects which
viii occupy its attention are the better regulation
Of the finances Of the republic, and the harmoniza-
ton Of the laws, many Of which now conflict II is
believed that these important duties will be per-
formed in the best spirit Phiiad. ". Arner.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

The Winchester (va.) Republican of the 18th inst
contains the valedctory of JOHN s. GALLAHER, esq.,.
who has for many years so ably conducted the edi-
torial department. The Republican will be pub
lished in future by GEoRGE E. SENsENEy and C. A.
b. CorFRoTH, who will continue, as heretofore, to
give an earnest support to the principles ofthe Wing
party,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

MuLEs.--The Van Buren, (Ark.) Tnteuigsnee Of
the 10th ultimo Gays; "Numerou, and large droves
Of mules have passed through our city during the
past fortnight. They were raised in Missouri, and
arc being carried 10 market in Louisiana and Texas
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

II IL rumorsd that there IL 10 be another "Free-
Soilp convention nj Buffalo, as an Offset 20 the
Southern convention. For Heavens sake, what IL
the reason that people cannot stay at home and
mind their own business' Let such a move be
drowned" upon by the press.-Utea IN. ~ stoy.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

CASADA.-It is mentioned in the Toronto Colo
mist that the general post office is TO be transferred
from Montreal to Toronto. On the same authority
it is said the headquarters Of the military will I'M
dergo the same change.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

The Panama Echo gives a glowing account of a
Pilgrim celebration on the 22d of December, at the
Island of Tobago. All the vessels in the port,
English as well as American, displayed their flags,
and the occasion passed off pleasantly.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

snIsH.--Ten freight cars on the Providence
railroad were literally smashed 70 pieces on Tues.
day morning, in consequence Of being thrown Off
the track BY the breaking OF wheel Of one Of the
Gers. Fortunately no person was injured, and the
usual business Of the road was not interrupted by
reason Of the sceidcnt-Ne,o Bedford (Mass.) Mer-
-gy, l4h.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

DEATB FROM CATCHING FIRE.-A Mrs. Towne,
aged 76, wife Of Joseph z. Towne, lately persisted
by her clothes catching fire. in the town Of North
ampton, Massachusetts
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ARREsT or GREES, THR REFORMED GAMMA
This individual has been arrested in the State OF
New York on q charge Of obtaining money under
false pretences.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

U. s. MrrT.--We learn that from Saturday last
70 the present day there have been received at the
United States mint, in this city, in California gold
upwards Of one million six hundred thousand dol
lsr.-Pkiidd Psnrsvipnrinr, $50.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

The Hon. A. p. BhesY, late Minister TO Russia
has taken up his permanent residence at Montgom.
cry, Alabama.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

sHIpwnrcxs.-The Havana Diario de Ia Marina,
dated 9Th inst received by the Isabel, in speaking
Of the late gale at that place. states that the British
from Liverpool, bound for Havana, with cargo Of
crockerv IRON and salt, was wrecked at the
trance Of the port, having been blown on the Punta
Through the excrtions OF the captain Of the port
and one of the pilots they succeeded in saving the
lives Of all on board. A part Of the cargo, II is
thought, would be saved
The same paper also reports that Swedish ship
went ashore At the same time. steamboat went
10 her assistance, and all on board were saved.
The American brig st. Croix was also in immi-
nent danger during the same gale. A steamboat
slso rendered assistance TO her.. Charleston Courier
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FRoM SAN FRANcIsco.-The New York CONNER.
ciai advertiser has been permitted TO make tie fol-
lowing extracts from private letter to lady in
New York, the writer speaking with the confidence
and freedom OF a son. The letter is dated on board
the wreck Of the Arkansas, harbor Of San Fran
cisco, December %, Is49:
al have reached the Fl Dorado at last and have
found numerous acquaintance, who are all rich.
Money is plentiful, but cannot find out where il
comes from. APpgentiy there is but one business
in the town, and that IL gambling. One Young
man recently laid thousand dollars on a roulette
table, and at one turn Of the wheel won twenty
seven thousand. II was his first and last night on
shore. lie went straight back by the steamer.
Two hundred thousand dollars were seen upon a
"There arc fifty gaming. houses-for the place,
splendid buildings, with forty tables each for
different games. Each table has upon IL piles OF
Spanish dollars, and upon these eagles and half
eagles, and surmountng these bars OF gold about
the size Of ones little finger, with their value,
$40 81, stamped upon them. These tables vary
in their amount OF money, from ten thousand 10
five hundred thousand dollars London, Paris,
New York. and New Orleans have sent here their
most skful gamblers, and the gold on their tables
is really enough 10 give n man sore eyes.
1.-The streets are crowded. might almost say
jammed-with people OF all nations. The Parker
House, which in New York would rent for perhaps
$3.50, here rents for only Sl5O,0O0, and other
places rent in the proportion. The rainy sea
son set in about three weeks ago. We have had
cquinoctial storm ever since, and IL will proba
bly, continue three months longer. The mad is
nine inches deep In every part OF the town, and in
some parts two feet. The men arc neatly dressed,
and wear generally boots coming up 10 the hips,
the price OF which here IL s96.
Potatoes, lately 50 per pound, are now TWEEN
~ five cents; onions 8 per pound; 81 dozen IL
charged for washing. Coarse clothing and red
flannel are very expensive. Wooden houses are
not 10 be bought at all. There IL much sickness
and deaths are frequent. Almost every new conner
is sick for a month or two. Two others and myself
intend to 60 up tomorrow in the steamer Senator
10 Sacramento City"
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For CALuonrrA.--The schooner Harriet At
wood which is now fitting out AT bingham for the
above port, IL TO be loaded with lumber, buckets,
&C She win also take out the frames OF four small
houses She IL 10 be commanded by Capt. Kimbsll
Easterbrook, an experienced seaman, who is probs-
Div well known 10 the mercantile community, hsv-
ing formerly been employed in the merohsntservice
Of this city She IL expected 10 sail the first OF next
week - osfs~ Journal
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-18

We copied few days since brief notice Of the
late proceedings ofthe British Charge Aaires Mr..
CHATFIELD, in regard to the state Of Costa Rica and
his letter to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs of
Nicaragua, apprising him of treaty formed with
the aforementioned State. We now translate the
reply Of Secretary SALINAS, as published in the
Corrso del Lstmo Of the LIST of january.
GovERNMENT HOUSE, LEON,
December 81, 1919.
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supreme Court of the United states.
FRrpAy. February Is, 1850.

Secretary of State.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-09

To Malcolm by Up m. 81 miles, as
q And back between m Monday, Wednesday, and
ef Friday, ard pm. sf f8s Ass sgt
s7lo From Rodney At am twice week. Tuesday StFiday
BY Church Hill, YER
To hatcher by m, 30 mles
And back between a. and p m Monday and
Thursday. si3 e 81 F
Sill From vcksbus att m, twice week, Tuesday and
Saturday M m6
BY wmsnion, New Carthage. La. Grand Gulf
81 B.an ke.s. and SfS is.
To New Orleans BY p m Thursdsy and Monday, so4
And hack between m Tuesday and Saturday, and
2pm Thursday and Monday. tss Pa
57l2 From vicksburg at . m, times week, Monday
Wednesday,, and Friday, ~
BY Wauenton -4
To Willow Spring. BY P m, 20 miles
And back between Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday, and p m Fame days
57I3 From vicksburg 81 5 M once a week, Monday;
BY Young Point, La, Milken's Bend, Pecan Grove,
TalIua q. H., Miss Lake Providence, La, Prince
ton, MI, Grand Lake, Ark, Point Warrington.
Mi, GreenviIe, Columbia, Ark, Gsiness Landing,
Bolivia, MI, and Victoria e
To Napoleon, Ark, by ss IN Wednesday, aso miles
And back between a m Thursday and am Saturday.
Bids for two trips week win be considered.
STA From vicksburs at IL m, td-weekly Monday We'd
nesdsy, and Friday, .8f
BY Cardiff and Saiaria
To Yazoo City by next day. rs miles
And back between IL m Tuesday, Thursday, and Ss-
| turlay, and m next days.
Bids for semi weekly service between vicksburs and
Benton, via Cardiff, Midsle, Ciabornevie ssiartia,
and Lincoln, through in "a hours each way, will IL
considered.
575 From Canton at Q M trweekly, Monday, wednes
day, and Friday
BY Hendfscks's, Benton and Ebene,sr,
To Lexington by next days, 40 miles;
| And back between m Monday, Wednesday, and
| Friday, and m next day. N
Proposals 70 soby Frankfa md Rchland viii be con-
shered 1853
Also ~ coc.serce N Jarkson Ala ,,o,osas IN y,,r
six time week far Benton
SIZE From Canon at . once week, Wednesday,
| By Madisonvile, Densontonn, and Ludlow se
10 TilIsboro by 9 p IN, A. miles
| And back between m and p m Thursday.
With second weekly trip ss far Az Msdiscnvile, eay-
ing Canton 81 Saturday, and Madisonsille Al
| lo m, through each way In two hours
57i7 From Benton al m. iri.weeky, Tuesday Thurs
dsy. AID Saturday
To rsxoo City BY iOf m, 10 miles
Ard back between a and Al m sams DAYS
Bids for sin trips week win be considered.
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5744 From Memphis Tenn, at . m once week, Thurs-
BY Olive Branch, ByhaIia. and Deep Water,
To Chulahoma by m, 40 miles X, MI
And back between a m and pm, Wednesday
Proposals 10 10 include RusseIvie and Cold Water
next after Olive Branch, are invited. .
5745 From Memphis Tenn, st4 daily, except Sun
day;
BY Germantown, collenville, Nonconnsr and North
Noun. Pleasant, Miss, 1870
To Holly Springs by a next days, so miles;
And back between m daily, except Sunday, and 9
m next day.
s74e From Holly Springs q. 5 daily except Sunday
BY Salem and shelby's Creek
To Ripley by m, 35 miles
And back between ii m and m, same days
5747 From Holly Springs at "A m ui-weekIy, Monday,
"wednesday, and Friday
By Tsckssschee, Hickory Flat, New Albany, and
Tardyville,
u To Pontotoc by m, Sc miles
And back between m Tuesday, Thursday, and Sat
urdsy, and 1 next day
BY TsiIaooss. Chulahoma, Grin Wolf, Adsmsville,
and Pleasant Mount;
To Belmont BY 2 p m, 4e miles;
And back between 8 a m and P m, "Wednesday and
s74s From Holly Springs at m twice week, Monday
and Thursday
By Cockrum's Cross Rosds,
To Hernando by No, rs miles 4
And back between N and m nex, DAYS.
$3.50 From Waerfsrd al a m once week, Tuesday
| BY Pink Hin, Green Valley, Milton, and CasweIl;
TO Liberty Hill by p IN, 80 miles
And back between 4 m and p M Monday.
$751; From Salem at m a week. Friday
BY Pleasant Ridge and McLesn's Store
To RuckerssilIe by m, 25 miles
And back between s and 10 m, same sisy
5752 From Ripley at a m once a week, Monday,
BY Dumas. Carrclsvile. Richmond, and Bigby Fork,
To Aberdeen by $ p m "Wednesday, IS miles;
And back between Ia m Thursday and m Satur-
day. E4H
1888 From EastPort at II Al twice week, "Wednesday
and Saturday
To CartersviIie by 3 m, Is miles
And back between q and 10 m same day.
S7bi From Passport al once q week, MONDAY
BY Cripple Deer, Bay Springs, and Cotton Ridge,
To Foisn by 8 p m Tuesday, so miles
And back between "a m "Wednesday and 6 p m Thurs
day.
Proposals 70 end At Bay Spring. are invited.
oI55 From Jscino at "a m week, Monday
By DsnyIe, Pennington. Monterey, Tena., Grave
| Hill and Hauburg;
To Savannah, by IL nert day, 50 miles
| Ard beck between m Tuesday and p m neSs dsy
| With second weekly trip or the 70 miles 70 Farm
ingson, leaving isointo At N Thursday and return
| ing By spm.
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Proposals invited for supplying the following Ocss
Mississippi for the nett proceeds Of said ocss respectively,
limited ia esch 70 be named in the proposals
Ani-Bsnk from Brownsville u miles, opce week
Aualavie and Bluff Spring from Kosciusko, IA miles
twice week.
Blackland from Dry Run, miles, once week.
Bolivar from Napoleon Ark, IA miles, once week
Brookvie from Deer Brook, Is miles, twice weth.
Bukit'sville from Lexington, "a miles, twice week.
California from Oakland, miles, once week
Camden from Sharon, IL miles, twice week.
Cato Springs from Brandon, IA miles, once week.
Centre Ridge from Black Wafer, miles, once week
CIsiborncvllc from Saiartia, ? miles, once week
CornersvilIe from Hickory Flat 81 miles, once week
Conerly's from China Grove, miles, once week.
Dsileys Cross Roads from Choc'iaw Agercy siI mics
twice week.
Delta from Helena, Ark, 10 miles, twice week.
Dry Run from Ripley, rs miles, onoe week.
Early Grave from Lamar nes, twice week.
Elm Grove from Tstesyle miles, twice weex
Emory from Lexington, 10 miles, once week.
Eulogy from Lexington, IL miles, once week
Fesrns Spring from vile miles, once vcek
Free viii from Raymond, 10 miles, once week.
| Fremont fron BexM, 8 miles, once week
| Grsenlsaf from fernando, II miles, once week.
Greenwood from CsrroIItcr, II milos, twice week.
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II
BY Noxspata, Pearl ysley, and Philadelphia
To Union by m, as miles, tff
And back between and m next day.
SITS From Macon at ! P m, once . week, Tuesday
To Prairie Point by p m, II miles 'N
And back between m and IL m Tuesday
577s From De KaIb At n m, twice week, Tuesday and
n Friday
BY wshoock and Brooklyn, ~
To Macon by m, SO miles;
And back between . and m Monday and
Thursday. t#i
Proposals for three trips week Willie considered.
$3.50 From Dseville at m, twice week, Tuesday and
Friday, n
BY Marion
To Quitmsn BY p m, 40 miles,
And back between and m Monday and
Thursday.
Bids to carry twice week to Marion and once week
the residue invited.
$751; From Herbert at 10 irweeky, Tuesdays, Thurs
By fs..s.. oiiiSSssss, D.lsvi., L.uderd.e Springs,
and Panols, Alabama
To Livingston by p m next days, 81 miles
And back between 81 m Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays and ~ p m same days.
o7s2 From Herber's 1t m, once week, Monday
BY Battlefield, Tslahsiah, ChunkeyviIle, and Enter
prise f'
To Qui,nsn by . p m, IS mics;
And back between and . p no Saturday. so
s7sa From Union at s. m, twice week, Tuesday and
Friday;
BY Decatur and Charlottesville.
To Pauldng by 8 p m, "A miles,
And back between . m and m Monday and
Thursday.
Bids for t.weeky trips will be considered TO run il
ccnnerion with 5770, 57s4, &c, (for the purpos,
stated under 5770.)
e7s4 From Hillsbcro at a m, once week, Tuesday,
by Bucksnort;
To Raleigh by 8 m, 35 miles
Aud back between N and a, Monday.
oIso From Hopshkah at m, ence week, Tuesday;
BY Carthage and Pensacola
To HlIsboro BY 4 m, ~ miles
And back between q m and m next day.
oIs6 From Thomastown al m, once week. Wed
| nesdsy
BY Hopahka, Edinburgh, Paseinio, Phlaaslplis, an,
Coaadcah
TO Ghoson by p m next DAY, rs miles
And back between m Monday and p m nert Jay
57s1 From Brandon at m, s~ice week. Tuesday am
4 Friday
BY westvile, Noun, Zior. Iasnsvile. and Dr.
Il Greek,
i To Williamsburg By 10 n nert day, % rniiss
4 And back between an and pm Mondays N
Il Thursdays.
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L
dsys and Saturdays @
To Florence, Georgia, by ~ p m, miles;
And hack between 81 q IN and m Mondays, Wed
s1a nesjsys, and Fridays.
5625 From Eufaula at q twice week, Monday and
Wednt sdsy 9& W
BY Kings Lawrcncevile Abbevle, Columbia, Open
Pond, Wildwood, Flor, and Greenwood,
To Msrisnua by 10 m next day, 90 miles
And back between a N Monday and Wednesday and
10 m next day.
Bids for three trips . week invited.
5626 From Dalevie At 8 week, Wednesday
BY Newton Court-house, Saw Mill, Abbevlle, and
Franklin
To Fort Gaines Ga, by 5 m next day, 56 miles
And back between m Friday and 5 p IN next days.
5627 From Dslevie ~ once week, Tuesday
BY BrdsevIle,
To AndalusIa BY 9 p m next day, 81 miles
And back between M Thursday and III m next DAY.
5eas From Geneva at . m once week. Saturday
BY Cero Gcrdo, Flor, M
Ts Uches Anna BY 9 m, ~ miles
And back between m and p m Monday
eess From AnJsiusa At am twice week. Mondays and
Thursdays; e8l4
by Brooklyn, Sparta, and BeIlevie;
10 Burnt Corn by 1 next days, SIS miles
And hack between Tuesdays and Fridays and
$3.50 From Mobile AZ ,~ice week. Tuesday and Fri
To Psscagonls, Miss, by = , m. 40 miles.
And back between "a m and m Mondsy and Thurs
day 4&
r. s. Proposas Is carry the mail daily, or the Alabama
river, between Mobile and Montgomery, supplying tho diff
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-03

man who ventures to admonish then oi
the sentiments of Paul. And if the
great apostle himself were to re-appear
on the earth, and come now into the
midst of us. aud preach the doctrine con-
tanned in his Epistles, he would unques.
tiona5ly incur the danger of being mobb-
ed; at all events, we should have a null
tltude OF Indignation meetings got up a
gainst him, like those which have recent,
ly appeared in the great metropolis O
our country. Alas. holy and blessed a
postle, how little do such men know r
partake of thy peaceful spirit" l-
frot. Stuart eNpcud> much Grace in
the examination of Senator Mason's bill
tor the recovery of fugslve slaves. To
some of the features q 1t. he opposes his
decided dissent, and yields his assent to
the recommendations of the committee OF
thirteen on that point. He disagrees
with the Legislature of Massachusetts,
as to ,heir resolution that the case Of the
alledged fugitive should be tried by ju-
ry, IN the State where the clam is made,
and gives the reasons on which his opin-
ion was grounded
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-03

Col. FREMoNT's MINE.-One Of the
Washington letter writers says that COL
Fremont received official advlces, by the
last California mail, of the extent and
richness of his mines, tha; even TO him
apuear incredible. If lie oon hold tho
land upon which the gold is said 10 oe
iiexhaustihle, and of easy access, there
will be no estimating his wealth lie Is
daily making leases to adventurers. the
per centage upon which will make his
income enormous. Previous to his leav-
inp California for Washington, he was
working thirty men, whose net monthly
proceeds paid over to him, were equal to
hundred pounds of pure gold month.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-03
T H E WIDOW

A widow is dangerous thing,
With soft, black. shining curls,
And Iooketh more bewitching
Than host Of romping girls;
Her laugh is so delicious
So knowing clear, beside,
You'd never dream her thinking
Soon to become bride.
Her dress, though made of sables,
Gives roundness to her form
A touch of something thoughtful,
A witching. winning charm;
And when she sits down by you,
With quiet, easy grace,
A tear may fall unbidden,
Or smile light up her face.
Her voice is soft--melodious--
And Iute-like in its tone;
She sometimes sighs, "'Tis dreadful
To pass through life aIone;"
And then she'll tell you, you remind her
or the loved one dead and gone,
Your steps. your form, your features;
Thus the widow will run on.
Oh. listen, yet be careful,
For well she plays her part,
Her lips distill the nectar
That doth enslave the heart;
Be guarded, or she'll win you,
With signs, and smiles, and tears;
L faith she'll wear the breeches, too,
And box your silly ears.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-03

PREAcnING.-I love, says Massillon, a
serious preacher, who speaks for your sake
and not for his own, who seeks my sal
vation, and not his own vain glory. lie
best deserves to be heard who uses speech
only TO clothe his thoughts. ana ms
thoughts only to promote truth aud virtue
Nothing eau he more de-picable than
nrofesSioual declaimer, who details his
discourse as quack does his medicine
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-03

A Judge was reprimanding all atto--
ney tor bringing several SmaH SUITS mo
Court and remarked that it would have
been much better for all parties had ne
persuaded his clients to leave their causes
to the arbitration of two or three honest
men, "Please your honor, retorted ihe
lawyer, 1--WE did rot choose to trouble
honest men with them"
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-03

A Costly BOTTLE OF WINE.-We can
not vouch for the fact stated in the follow
ing, nor for the accuracy of the cOmputa-
ton OF interest compounded quarterly.
We merely submit the item that is going
the rounds" for the scrutiny of others:
"a bottle of wine four hundred years
old was drunk one day at President
Tyler's table, and calculation was made
of its cost, on the supposltion that the
price was half dollar at the first, and
that the interest on that half dollar had
been collected once every three months.
and also laid out a: an interest during
the four hundred years, by which mode
the principal would be doubled every
eleven years. The result was that four
hundred years compound interest on fifty
cents amounted to some $4,000. .00O