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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-02-01
TeIcgraphcd for The Baltimore s4n.

TIcgraphed Tor The Baltimore S4n.
PorGmKEErs,E, y. Y Jan. -
Eriensire RiotHlary Called Out
riot has broken among The Irish this place. r.
commenced last evening The Military have been called
and seventy of The rioters arrested. Several persons
wounded; shot and j. not expected 10
cover. The cause Of the riot is not given.
Washington letter in the New York Herald SAYS: i-r
learn that Mr. Meredith has given orders to discharge a r
wcghers gagers and measurcrs and fifty inspectors Of the
New York Custom House, on the first of the month.
Tho National Inieligencer - literary friend
forms that the distinguished anhoress Miss B.emer,
about visit the metropolis accompanied by her friend Nj
Ann c. Lynch, the poeess.'
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4 preservation of the
1H n II ME
By NJ. WISE Il SON, of Virginia.
~ C9aHSl,

EEs WISE & son, finding it altogether impossi.
1vN. bic to attend personally to the great number
of daily applications from all sections ofh Union, for
their Remedy for Badness, and for their celebrated
HAIR TONIC, have found it necessary TO sppon,
General Tarelling Agent, to visit different cities
and Throughout, the United States, vestng him
with authority to appoint sub agents use and vend
the Hair Tonic. and to apply the RESTORATIVE,
and TO put them into the hands of those he may ap-
point 10 operate wherever a sufficient number Of pa
tents in any town neighborhood shall be obtained.
Capt GEORGE CALVERT, OF Fauquier county.
Va is alone authorized 10 act as General Travelling
Agent with the powers above indicated.
Capt c. may be expected to visit, as speedily as
practicable the principal cities aid towns Of The IT,
nion
n D. Capt. Calvert will always have on hand a
full supply Of the HAIR TONIC (Which cleanses
the head of dandruf, strengthens and invigor ates
the hair, and prevents 1t, Also from falling of) for
the region Of country most contiguous to his opera.
tOns, or it may always be obtained, at wholesale,
and forwarded to any part ofthe Union. by address.
ing the proprietors, NJ. WISE & SON. Richmond,
Va
UrPrice 50 per dozen cash. Six bottles for S.
or one dollar single bottle.
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HONORS TO MR.. CALHOUN.

We learn that the Senate have appointed
a committee Of SIX, consisting Messrs. Mason
of Virginia, (who moved the resolution)
Webster, Berrien, Davis, Dickinson, and
Dodge, to convey the remains Of Mr.. Cal.
houn 10 his native soil.
During the funeral Of Mr.. Calhoun. all the
public offices were closed and put in mourn
ing by order Of the President.
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g. END NE ONE DOLLAR Free of Postage. and
~ viii send you. by mail. printed circular,
giving plain directIcus for WASHING CLOTHES.
that viii enable person to do all the washing of
large famly before breakfast, thus AVOIDING all
the confusion OF washing day. This method re-
qulrcs no machines, waslboa-ds or pounding bar
rels-no Turpenine, no Csmphinr or other offensive
srticlc--NO RUBBING THE SKIN OFF YOUR
FlNGERS--no t.aling # buttons, and wearing out
clothes. Tine plan SAVES THE CLOTHES and
makes them ~hlItr and never Injuries the finest ia.
hTic The article used cost but few cents, for
large washing, and can be Obtained anyw here.
The circular q so contains directions for CLEAR
SEARCHING. IRONING LACES WASHING &
CLEANING SILKS. KID GLOVES, removing
S;aias, Greas spots. Mlldew from Linen, RAISING
the Nap O. Velvet, &c, &c.
These are he gFeatest chemical discoveries Of The
Sge. All the Hotels STEAMERS and large Laundry
Embellishments Use my method Of washing.
10 avoid i.nit. ions and Counterieits be sure TO
direct your letter to
Madame BcavcIf,
Patent LouBdress,
% Ann-strce, New York. Postage Paid.
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By Last NIGHTS Mail.
Arrival Of the STEAMER Europa.

From ielegraphic report to tho Charles.
iou Courier, We learn that the Steamer Euro
pa arrived at Halifax on the 81 instant,
bringing Ia days later news from Europe
Cotton of every description in Liverpool, ex-
cept good TO fair, had declined o faHhing.
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Making in all 500 " +" S56O00
Which, 10 the opinion Of the Treasurer,
has mol been reported from accidental causes
me ely, aud may be relied upon as positive
bubsc up,ons.
That at the HiIlsbnro' Convention there
was also subscription made Of 400 shares
a the me OF II. ID. Bird. but which was IN
ended for the Petersburg Rail Road Compa.
ny, ard the Treasurer has been informed b,
letter from Mr.. Bird that their authority
to subscribe 10 the Stock OF this Company
has bcen questioned at meeting OF their
Stock holders, aud that such subscription can.
no, therefore be made.
That there was also reported at The Hills
boro' Convention sub,cr piion in the coun
ties Of johnson, Guilfofd and Davidson Of
3 II 900 more than the amount upon which
hre dollars per share had hees paid IN TO the
Treasurer from these counties.
Owing to tho failures last above stated
here remains to be raised the sum Of S16,.
'OO0.
Which report was unanimously adopted.
The following resolutions were offered BY
Wm. A. Graham, Esq;
R,,oired, That the Chairman Of this Board
m, edialely after its adj urnment, prepare
hn advertisement, TO be signed by the mem.
b.. ~ -. ~
papers of the State, stating that the sum Of
Eo6s 600 has been subscribed in the stock ul
pad Company and five per cent, thereon paid
u 10 the Treasurer OF this Board that the
Pum Of S56 COO more Is known TO have been
|ubscfbed, by persons who from oce idenlal
au,es merely, as is believed by the Board,
have failed TO be reported on this day as hav.
ng made such subscriptions and paid the FIST
n.ia'mrnt thereon; that The sum of $40 600,
yet remains 10 be raised by further subcscrip.
ions 10 complete the amour, Of stock re.
qu'ied fof the organizttio Of the Company /;
aud requesting and directing that immediate.
y altor ,he feceip, Of said advertisement, the
Books Of subscription for stock IN the said
Company he again opened at the several
places and by the local Commissioners here.
olore appointed for ,ha. purpose; aud that
hey DO KEEP, open until the Is, day Of May
hes', and that upon that day the said local
commissioners shall return their Books and
he sums Of money received thereon TO John
~. Morehesd, E-q., at Grcensborough, who
IS hereby authorized TO receive and deliver
he same to the Treasurer Of this Board.
Resolred further, That the aforesaid local
commissioners and tho friends of this great
york Of State improvement generally, are
Earnestly requested 10 continue their exer.
ions in procuring subscriptions Of stock as
'ofcsad, until It's success shall be secured
by rsis,rg the balance If stock required as
bnvc stated.
Tho question being pu, upon the above
'soIu''ons they were adopted.
There being no further business before the
meeting. on motion, the Board adjourned TO
meet nj The cali Of the chairman.
JOHN NJ. MOREHEAD, Chm.
Jons b LoRp. Secretary.
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of ThOmPsOMian BOta.
mic MEDICINES.
EPHR A I'M L A IL Il A Ii T. e,
Nh 81 SOITTU CALVERT STREET
Nov 30, ls49,

BALTIMORE.
MAS the largest Botanic Establishment in the
n n United States, and has always on hand the
most complete assortment OF pure Botanic Medicines,
in bulk put mp In nea, and Id. packages label
led with directions suitable for retailing. Also the
various Tinctures and essential Oils, with full
sorfment of Botanic Medical Works, Syrnges, SC.
Feb. 9, 1850 TIC
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IOaDGla

In this placa. on sunday morning last. af'er a
prolrac.cd ilncss Of near five months, Mrs. HAIR.
RiEf CARSON, in the 32d year OF her age, wife
OF Mr.. Richard G. Carson, leaving . disconsola,s
husband and four smsll children, one an infant, with
t'a7y relatives I'D fr.epi., 20 mourn her Ices.
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EYSgNYAAUs

Married. on tho 7ib ult.. In York District, s. c..
,y The Rev. r. T.. Bishop. Mr.. SAMUEL d. CA
ni.uIIERs, Of Mccklsnburg county, N. c., 10 Miss
HARRIET N. PERRY, of York District.
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CAROLINA INN,
Co. Co.
CHARLOTTE, ": c.

vENfIE above establishment, situated On Main
Il Street third 10. North of the Public Square,
in the town of Charlotte has been constantly kepl
oren by the present Proprietor, from the LIST OF
January, lsi0 10 the present time, for the accom-
mediation of the Pubic, and will continue TO be
kept open for the same purpose.
The Establishment has been enlarged and i'm
proved 10 a very COZ siderable extent within the
last two yeGl s-tbe entire building is in complete
repair and is constructed that all the rooms
have abundant light and can be ventilated al plea
sure.
The Stables are not in 'erior to any belonging
10 any similar Establishment in Western Nor Il
Carolina and care will be taken that they shalt
always be supplied with abundance Of good grain
and Proverder and attended by faithful and expe.
rienced Holsters
The Subscriber viii use every exertion 10 give
satisfaction to all who may paronize his House,
and hesiiates not 10 say hat from ten years ex.
perience he will be able 10 keep up the accommo.
dalton at the Carolina Inn in a style not surpass-
cd by any Public House in the interior county
and he takes this opportunity to return his cor.
dial respects to generous Public for past favors
and respectfully solicits continuance of their
patronage and confidence.
DROVERS can, al all times, be supplied with
convenient and well enclosed lots, free OF charge,
and furnished with grain at low prices.
u The Charlotte and Camden Stages arrive
and depart ri. weekly.
JENNINGS B. KERR.
Oct. Ia, le49. stiff
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TO Hire,

10y the month, or until The LIST Of January next,
ID NEGRO MAN, who is u frs. rate House
Servant, Good Cook, Washer and lroncr, Garbage
Divor, &c For particulars enquire Of W. W. Films
or at this Office
April Q, 1850. IL
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AlcxandrIana Academy.

AlcxandrIana Academy,
Meeklenbarg CO., N. c., 10 miles north Of Charlotte
s. d. WHARTON, PRlNcirAL.
REV II. B. CUNNINGHAM, REcroR
<-5Irs- THE eleventh Session of this Ins,i
LlssLzls tuition commenced on the Dad Monday
aNzAA-Y in January last, under the slperin,en.
dence OF the above gentlemen. The course of stu.
dies adopted is such as TO prepare pupils for adms
sion TO the JUNIOR Glass in any of our Colleges. Its
location is as pleasant and healthy us far removed
from oil of dissipation, as any in this section
of the State.
Terms.
Boarding. including washing, fuel and lights.
per month, and IS
Tuition.
Writing Arithmetic, English Grammar, and
Geography, per session of months, Sc
Algebra, Chemistry, Ma ral Philosophy, Rhe.
toric, Logic, &C., 81
Latin and Greek languages, $40
Feb II, 1850. l2,f
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Paper, Type, Presses, &c.

fENH f subscriber AGENT of JNO. T.WHITE,
Il Type Founder and Off. HOE & co. Print
ing Press Mqkers-is prepared to sell every ar
tiolc in the Printing Line at New York
prices and has constantly On hand a large stock
of Printing Materials of all kinds
PRINTING OFFICES furnished complete on same
terms as in New York.
Also, Just received and for sale at the lepcst
prices $500 reams OF Cap, Letter, Commercial
Folio Post PAPER, American, French, En-
glish Blue LAID.
5000 reams of PRINTING PAPER of all kinds
and sizes. Also, Book Paper, medium and
double medium.
500 reams of sorted!medum glazed and plain,
Envelope of best kinds. and Wrapping Paper.
ALSO,
BLANK CARDS,
Printers, India, Satin Surface Enamelled and col
ored. Also, thick Cards for Rail Road Tickets.
ALSO,
Printing Inks of all kinds.
The subscriber is also Agent for Paper Mills
and can supply Printing and Writing Paper of all
kinds at lowest prices.
JOSEPH WALKER,
70, Eat Bay, Charleston, Sc.
Nov ! PIT
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sGrsSzs 1s:SEssS='fs 49,
Norti,.Careliva Rail Road.

4 I a meeting Of the General Commissioners,
IA appointed by Act of the General Assembly.
entitled" An Act to ineorpor the North Carolina
Rail Road Company" ratified the 9th of January,
ls49 held IT, Greensborough on the 30lh Gay of
March 1850, IL was ascertaned that $3.50 shares had
been subscribed to the stock Of the North Carolina
Rail Road Company, and FIVE dollars per share had
been paid IN thereon apreeaLy TO the provisions Of
the charter leaving 1920 shares yet be subscrb.
ed tor the completion OF the capital stock Of said
Company u2on the part Of dvidnals; but the Board
have been informed that $50 shares were subscribed
IN the counties of Forsyth Iredoll, Burke, Mellow
ell and Buncombe, which have no, been reported
and the five dollars per share paid in thereon. from
accidental causes merely is believed by the Board,
and can still be relied on, thus leaving $50 shares yet
10 be subscribed Whereupon it is ordered by said
Board that forihw Books Of subscription for stock
IN said Company. be again opsned at the several pil
ces by The local Commissioners heretofore appointed
for thatpurpose ard that theY he kept open un The
st day Of May next, and thai on that day tho said
local Commissioners return heir Books and tie sums
OF money received thereon to John NJ. Moiehead at
and The Board earnestly request the
local Commissioners and tie friends Of this great
work oil late improvement generally. 10 continue
heir essriions IN procuring subscriptions to the
stock OF said Company until final success shall crown
their Efforts.
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for Prosecuting Cla inns a I
the CITY Of Warrington.

the City of Washington.
FHNHE Subscriber undertakes the collection, settle
n ment and adjustment of all manner of claims
accounts or demands against the government Of the
United States or any Foreign State or country be.
fore Commits ioners, before Congress, before any
of the pubic Departments at Washington.
The procuring of patents, Army and Navy Pen.
sions, the collection OF accounts against the Govern
mcn,, all Land Claims. and every demand or other
business of whatever kind requiring the prompt and
efficient services cf az Attorney or Agent.
A residence OF fourteen gears at the Seat OF The
FEDERAL Government, with thorough and familiar
acquaintance with the various systems and routine
of business at the dtercn; Offices well as in Con
gress added 10 his free access TO the abest leg al
advisers, needed ustifes the undersigned in pledg.
ing the fullest satisfaction and the utmost dispatch
10 hose " no may cntrust their business to his
Being well known to the greater part Of the citizens
Of thus District and TO many gentlemen who have
been members of Congress in the last twelve years,
it is deemed useless 20 extend this notice by special
reference. Communications must be prepaid in all
cases
Charges or fees will be regulated by the nature and
extent Of the business, but moderate in all cases.
Address, H. c. SPALDlNG,
Washington,.D. c.
Nov 30 lSt9 SIT.
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The number Of Horses entered is upwards of 200
The drawipprof this Sweepstake will take place
publicly on the 2Slh day of May, 1850, tie day on
which the race will be rur = he place and hour be-
log first duly announced by advertisement when
the names Of all the horses entered will be allotted
amongst the subscribers in each class, and on the
30h day Of June next, by which time The result o.
tho race will be known, the Prs,s will be ds,rbu-
ted the holder of the name of the winning horse in
Glass A" receiving a Prizc of
One Hundred Thousand DOllarsH!
tina, Of the second s5O,000 &c, &C., in accordance
with the above Scheme.
AT this Drawing all subscribers will be admitted
producing thoir numbers. To gentlemen OF The
Press free admission will be given thus atio ding
every security 10 the subscribers and the public.
Inde pendcnty Of the above, the proprietors have
opened
BETTING LISTS
by which any desired bet according 10 the state OF
the odds may be obtained in all the great racing
events and us will be seen y more detailed pros
pectus forwarded TO Ill subscribers THE HOLDER CT
AM y,voR,TE HORSE IN THE ABOVE swEfrsrakEs MAY
INSURE THE GAIN OF CONSIDERABLE SUM WHETHER
THAT HORSE WINS OR NOT.
A commission of 10 per cent. TO cover expenses
will be deducted on payment of all Prizes.
ANY further information required, will be afforded
hy the Secretary Mr. Archibald Mackenzie at the Of
fees as abovo--to whom all applications for Agen-
ccs and other communications are TO be addressed
POST PAID, and all remttances either Bill or Note to
be made. in return for which numbered Certificates
will be forwarded directed.
Lists of horses entered for the above, and all other
Races of Importance may be seen at the off 'es.
April TO- 1850. 9-2m
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BOOK 60 BlNDERY
THE PAPER MILL.

FENfiE subscriber respectfully informs the commu.
Il nifty at large that he is carrying en- the above
business in all ais branches. and will thankfully
ccye all Jobs ir that line, and execute the same in
any manner desired, either in Calf Sheep or Moroc.
co. whole or half binding, or in Embossed Muslin,
with full Gilt backs lie is also enabled to furnish
Court Dockets, or other Blank Books, variety OF
which he always keeps on hand, such as Day Books,
Ledgers, Memorandum, Copy, &c &c.
ALWAYS ON HAND-A large stock of Letter, Fools
cap and Printing PAPER.
DTAll orders addressed to him at Lincolnion, will
be promptly attended 10.
GEO. MOSTELLER.
Nov. 16 ls49
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A%NOtice

II hereby given to those Stockholders of the Char.
n lvtte and South Carolina Rail Road, who are in
arrears, that longer indulgence cannot be given
Suits will be instituted against all now in arrears On
the 18th of December.
JOHN A. BRADLEY,
Treasurer Of the Board
Nov. 80, 1910. tbs
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JOSEPH n. WILSON,
. WILLIAM C MEANS,
JOHN B. LORD,
RICHARD WASHINGTON,
GEORGE ". MORDECaI,
HENRY b. ILLlOr,
JAMES NJ. LE4Giil
JOHN NJ xUREilEAD.
WlLLIiM 4 GRAHAM,
NATHAN A STEADMAN,
EDWARD b. DUDLEY,
ALOAZ 7. jenkins,
SAMUEL HARGRAyE.
ARCHIBALD G. CARTER.
eensborough, March 80. 1850. Az
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Fir. m tho Grsrns6oroveh Patriot Erfra.
Meeting Of the General Commissioners
Of the N. c. Railroad.

vi tstO Az W. 1tutitVuu'
Ala meeting Of the General Commission.
ere, appointed by the Ac, Of the General
/ Assembly, entitled IAN Act TO incorporate
| the North Carolina Rail Road Company,
ratified the 9Th day Of January. ls49.-
held 10 Greensborough, upon Saturday, the
3O.h March, 1850; present:
William C. Means, Concord;
Jom B. Lord, Salisbury;
George W. Mordecai, Raleigh;
james NJ. Leach. Lexington;
John NJ. Morehesd, Grecnsborough
William A. Graham. Hiilsboroush;
Samuel Hsrgrave. Lexington;
Archibald G. Carter, Davie.
John NJ. Morehead, E.q., was appointed
Chairman. and John B. Lord Secretary.
On mutton of William A. Grahsm, Esq,
i 1t was unanimously resolved, that George W.
Mordecai. E.q., Who has been heretofore
informally appointed the Treasurer Of this
Board and who has acted as SUCH be and no
i. hereby appointed Treasurer Of the same,
according 10 the provisions Of the Charter Of
| the North Carolina Rail Road Company.
REPORT:
That there has been subscribed aud The
five dollars per share paid in thereon in the
several counties the following sums VIZ:
From Raleigh, $4,000 Orange, s97. 100
Petersburg, 1890 A'amance, 1000 ,
Wilmington, $4,000 Guilford, III 500 |
New. Berne, $4,000 Casweil. 3 800 |
J,hnsion, $500 Davidson, SIS 900 |
WAYNE, 10000 DAVE, 20 900 |
Rowan. $4,000 Mecklenbg, 5000 /
Csbrrus, 80, 700
Making 10 all the sum Of ssGs 600, upon !
which there has been paid in sI3 i00-be.
iag Eve dollars per share upon $3.50 shares
as required BY the provisions 10 the Chatter.
That as was reported a, the Hlsboro
Convent there had been subscribed, viz:
In fOr.yih county 800 shares. equal to S3l.o
Ifrtell. 81 3 900
s Sss.. = SO 5000
Boncome. so 5000
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19
a7sa From Ponae. Michigan, a am, once week. wsd

a753 From Pontiac. Michigan at an week, Wed
nesday,
By Auburn, Troy, Plum Brook, Utica, and Sacketts
TO Mount Clemens by M ~ miles
And back between am and p m, next day.
1854 From Lakeville, Michigan, al a m, week,
Fridays
BY Oxford, Brandon and Eagle Lake, ste.
TO Groveland by " m, ~ miles,
And back between pm and pm.
3755 From Lakeville, Michigan, at a m, once week,
Tuesday; III
". BY Mount Pleasant Romeo Ray, Armada. and Rich.
mond; " M
To Columbus by 4 p m, 20 miles;
And back between a m and pm, next day.
1855 From Royal Oak, Michigan, at 10 m, tr weekly
Monday Wednesday, and Friday;
~ BY Troy, Rochester. and Oakland;
To Lakeyile by Q p m, 20 miles
s And back between a m and m, nextdays.
3757 From Royal Oak Michigan, at 10 am tr-weekly,
Tuesday Thursday, and Saturday;
BY Big Beaver Utica, Shelby, Washington, and Ro-
meo;
To Almont by pm, SO miles
And back between 3 IN and pm, Monday, We'd
nesday, and Friday
375s Fssm< eslfhAsds chign ~ xsns suiusn Syseh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-03
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN CuLrIyATIos-Rd

IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN CULTIyATIoS.-RdsA
sell Coms,ock, whilom Of this city, NOW of Duoh-
sss coun,y, claims to have made great discovery
i'll agriculture, by which the growth OF fruil trees
and other cultivated crops Of the farm or southern
plantation may be much accelerated, and their pro-
ducts increased. as well as improved in quality
lie The ssess, t. the public sh:
and bill has been reported for that purposes, with
the very proper reservation that the nohey shall
mol be paid, unless committee Of scientific sgii.
cuI,uraliss, provided for in the BILL shall within
three years report to the Legislature that in ihef
opinion, "the claimed discovery or discoveries and
of culture adapted thereto and adopted thereby py
the said Russell Comstock, shall Do worm 70 'ne
citizens Of the State" to possfiy, the sum 80
appropriated. Several distinguished .da ag'leu,u,I Snnn
con confidence, speak of it in high terms. For our
live we know nothing about il. and OF Course can
Give no opinion-.N Y Journal 9f Commerce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-04-03

Cocks AND Hsss-Of the late Anniversary
"Fair of Breeding Fowls" at Boston, the Post says
"Those whose experience Of fowls has been chiefly
acquired at the dinner table, will be surprised at the
majestic cocks and hens that have lately been i'm,
ported from the Celestial Empire. and the Island u
Java. One fellow, of the Cochin China, crossed
with the Bucks county breed, exhibited by MIR. A.
j. Stringer, of Kingston, We presume would have
stood three feet in his stockings if his cage would
have allowed him to strut-and he was hva
months chick Cucks OF this sort, aad the tall
Shanghais, that spor their feather trowsers Of the
latest style, would weigh, We have no doubt, seven
or eigh, pounds when dressed fof the table. The
hens, too, are very stately, and their eggs ragnih.
cent. We know there is. prejudice against small
potatoes, but we presume smash eggs will con-
tinue popular with boarding house keepers because,
as every body knows. Eggs is Eggs" How Hit
abou, laying2 DO these gigantic bddies come up
TO sold Crimes hen," Of which the poet manfuly
says,
"somebody killed Old Grimes hen,
They'd better let her be,
For every day she laid two eggs
And Sunday she laid three ("
We cannot learn that the Celestial hens lay mofs
than one egg any day in the week, and some say
they lay only every other day."