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sTOfiCe.

A Ii. persons having demands against the cs-
N tate of Jacob Shibley, deceased, will please
10 render them in duly attcstcd, and those owing
the SAID estate will please to make immediate pay
mcnt SILAS LANIER. Admir-.
Cum Test amer.
Sept 4, $50 ly IS
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN oRnIN NAPv

10y JOHN HILL, Esq, Ordinary of Edge
I'D field District.
Whereas, Z. II. Norris hath applied to
me for Letters of Administrations, with the
VIII annercl, on all al singular the: goods
and cEatt!es, rights and credits Of Nathan
Morris h.te of the District aforesaid, deceased
These arc therefore, to cite and admonish
'all and singular, the kindred and creditors of
the said deceased, to be andappcar before me,
'at our next Ordirmry's Court for the said Dis
,trict, to be holden at Edgcfeld Court House,
|on the oath day Of March inst, to show
cause, If any, why the said Administration
should not be granted. y
Given under my hand and seal, this the
eighth day Of March in the year Of our
Lord ore thousand eight hundred and ffty-one
! and in the scyenty-fifth year Of American In
dependence.
March l3, 1851 ct
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ERN1rELAs is becoming quite fatal dis
ease. Six PERSONS died from it in New-York
lastwcek.
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CHARLESTON, March II.

CHARLESTON, March II.
a good demand for Cotton has prevailed this
dav and the transactions are reported at 5000
bales at 4 range of Il lc. There is an advance
ne c,mpared with last week which in some eases
reaches l-2c.
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Negroes! NegvoeS!!

II . LIKELY YOUNG NEGROES for sale
slC among them good Cook and plain Scam
stress, u good Miller, good plain Carpenter
sand the others likely young field hands. !!
close out they will all be sold for very small prot
it's Call and see them at the Drug Store OF +
IF. & y. league.
A. G.. TEAGUE.
ElsfclI c. H., March 6 If
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TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE
NO. g,

IT WILL attend at the following places herein
l. after specified to collect the General and Dis
tpint rrny for tIo ,-oor ;SSn
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Notice.
Notice..

A LII persons indebted to The Subscriber either
N by note or open account, will find them
in the possession of Maj. John B. Holmes, du-
ring my absence.
r. L. WASH.
March 6, st 7
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ss&:5esa s& fully announces:t6 her fricnds, and
the public generally, that sue jas leased iIe
cant and eommodious buiEing known rs The.
HOTEL, wlrre she 'willibc happy
TO receive all whe may favor her with their pat
'ronagc. The situation Of the House renders il
desirable to those visiting the city either ON busi
mess or pleasure No pains viii he spared to
rcnder satisfaction to alfwho may call. An ON
nibus will always be ready to, receive passengers
at the Rail Road and boats. IN; - s: -
T. C.. WEST.
Charleston, Marcel l3, At 8
Chronicle g. Sentinel, Edgefcld Advertiser,
Laurensvc Herald and Grcsnville Mountai.
ncer, will copy four times weekly, and forward
bin to E. c. .-Ckarlcston. Courier.
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|GRANITEYILLE HOTEL.

For salubrity of climate, beauty and variety Of
ascenery, and bamy and healtlful atmosphere,
sthis establishment offers attractions uncqualled in
lthe Southern country, either for the invalid
strom the North, or as summer retreat for the
citizens Of the South, to whom the daily commu-
snication by Rail Road, the Aourishing Nlanufac-
Story near by, and the opportunity for bathing,
fishing and hunting, must prove great advan-
stages.
! The proprietor, native Of Charleston, will
ysparc no effort to accommodate those who may
J Favour him with their patronage. Granicvillc is
J in sight of the Rail Road. An omnibus will al
sways be in waiting at the arrival Of the cars, and
fcvcry attention will be paid 10 baggage AN ae-
scOnnodation train ruls to and from Hamburg
sdaily.
March Is 4t 8
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Notice..

Notice.
4 Ii Persons indebted to the Estate Of Isaiah
IL Blackwell, deceased, are requested to make
Immediate payment and those having demands
will present them properly attcsted.
JAMES BLACKWELL, Admir-.
April Il 1850 If lS
Notice.
a Ii persons having demands against the Es-
IA tate of Jacob Long, decd, will present
them luly attcstcd, and those indebted will mako
sinlmcdiatc payment.
j. \. EICIIELBERGER.
4 Jan so tt
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Feaaaa lie AcaGsem v
AND
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

sAndersom Female Academy y;
AND
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
4 -.U.~~----~~~~~-~- ..'-
Il Rev. L. L. PRESLEY, M. d: Principal.
3 Rev. ROBERT II. REID, y. NJ, Professor
sof Sacred Literature.
9 SAMUEL b. JONES, Instructor in AIathc-
smatics, &c.
4 A. H. BUTTERWoRTlI, Instructor III Mu-
ss!se and Drawing.
4 Miss L. MCQUEEN, Tnstructrcss iu Primary
department
gTTIIE Board OF Trustees having now organ
3 i izcd the above Institution in all its Details
gwould respectfully announce to its friends and
patrons, and the public generally, that the excr-
7 cises commenced on the first Monday in Fcbrua-,
Ery. The Faculty have been selected with great
Ecarc, and are each distinguished for Literary at
Stainmcnts and high moral character.
4 III Music and Drawing, the Trustees have sue,
scccdcd in securing the services Of Mr. A. H..
zBuTTEEwoRTH, gentleman who has taught
; these branches with distinguished success inI
: Europe and the United States For the last three
sycars Mr.. BuTTERwoETn has been engaged at
sthc Barhamville Institute. and in the town Of
|! Columbia, where he has given the highest salts !
! faction.
q The Trustees would recommend to Parents!
sand Guardians the Importance of sending in
spupils at the beginning Of the session, the dif-
! Stercnt classes will then be formed according to:
s:thc rules prescribed in their late Catalogue.
& An excellent Private Boarding House under;
cthc charge of Mrs. L. ROBINSON, and connected:
with the Institution affords fine opportunity for
Sthat quiet and retirement so essentially necessary
! for Students The House will also be furnished
swith Musical Instruments for the use Of the;
boarders,
! Terms.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT..
Per annum, ..................St = 00f
COLLEGIATE DErARTMENT.
Second Class, ........ 20 w,
ORNAMENTAL.
sNIusc on Piano, Harp and Guitar, pr ann. 40 00l
vocal MUSIC, ................ IO w,
Drawing, Painting, de-. 20 O0l
Embroidery and Needle Work, ....... 30 90:
Ancient or Modern Languages, ....... 80 90;
u Good Boarding IS per month.
Board Of Trustees.
Hon. j. n. WTIITNER, Chairman.
S. NJ. WILKES, Secretary and Treasurer.
Hon. J. L. ORn, Hon. 4. EvISs,
j. P. BENSON, B. +. GRAFTON,
ELIJAH WEBB, L. \. OSBORNE,
DR.. \. p. CATER, j. w. HARRISON.
March 1851. 1t
GROC REES. /
sd0 HHDS. SUGAR, consisting Of fair tos
IfO prime and choice. Z
Also, Loaf, Crushed, Powdered and Clarifeds
Sugars. 3
100 Bags Old White Java and prime Green J
Rio Coffee,
1000 Sacks Salt
10000 lbs. Swecd and English Iron.
l,50O'Kegs Cut Nails of good quality.
900 Kcgs j.! to inch Spikes.
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70 Purchasers.

70 Purchasers.
ITO make room for the incoming Spring Stock.
i will SCH the remainder of my Stock of
WOOLENS AT COST, FOR CASH or; at
greatly reduced prices, On the usual terms.
W. T. BUTLER:
Fet. o., 1851. If 56
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NEW GOODSI

Super sup. Blue French .Twilled Cloth,
" Brown
Black fg'd and Doe Skin CAS-
slAIERS, "a large suPPly,)
Fancy Checked DRILLlNGs, new styles,
White figured s'
Heavy Plain
\ superior lot Of Plain Blk Silk YESTINGS
Figured i "
Fancy fg'd G
White 6 ="
White Silk Vcstings embrol'ed with Animals
Buff and White NIarsailcs " 4" 4"
=" 's Valcntia 's
4 beautiful nt of Fancy Silk CRAVATS,
Silk NECK TIES, with embroidered Ends,
A large lot Of Black, White, Kid and Linen
GLOVES,
Also, good supply of HATS, READY
MADE COATS. of various kinds, SHIRTS
DRAWERS. &C., sc. All of which he will
sell LOW for Cash or to punctual customers, and
made up in style inferior to none.
JOHN LION.
March 13 If
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Executors Sale.

4 young negro woman and child.
n do do do seamstrcss, washer
starchcr and ironcr. At tprivatc sale, applyto
G. a. ADDISON, / rx.,s
E. j. MINIS,
Jan. Sth 1851.
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Rising with the Times!

T D. TIBBETTS will hereafter sell BOOTS
y and SHOES, at the following prices, for
{, A Gil ONI Y.
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NOlECe.

.NlIREE MILES Of the Hamburg and Edge
i field Pland Road being COMPLETED, i
will be opened for the use Of the Public on th
3lth iustrut
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Notice.

A LII persons having demands against the es
L y tate of John Harrison, deceased, arc re
.qucsted to hand them to the subscriber, properl.
Iattestcd, and all those indebted to the estate ar
requested to make payment.
JAMES NJ. HARRISON.
Administrator.
Sept 3, 1850 ~ 70
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RATES OF TOLL.

Wagons drawn by i or more horses, Sc pr mil
do do {" 9 do BE I"
do or Carts drawn b. one do &c " :"
Carriages, &c, drawn by two do Be " I"
Horseback Travellers, s,.............lc I"
II. a. KENTilCk. President.
Hamburg: March l9, 1851. II
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YICT0RI.AH HOTEL

. THE Undersigned lateo6. the
Eagle and RheaiseApsusta and
5 Carolina Hotel, lIalabEg, respect
fill, ,pnouponu. u, bnr fv;o,,,lx IL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-06-21

to 500; cows from SIP TO $50; sheep from / TO
$l.Z5, beef on foot, , 10 3 cents, gross hogs
about the same price.
Internal Improvements are going on with
spirit; and Unprecedented zeal, and rail roads
and plank roads are being located all over the
State.
With fine productive soil. entcrprsing sons,
and fair blooming daughters, this State may now
be regarded as holding an envlable position in
the bright constellation Of our indissoluble con-
fedcracy. What she was, all who are familiar
with western wilds, and Indian hunting grounds
must know; what she is. few in the eastern
States form accurate notions and what she is
destined to be, is i'll our opinion, far outstretch-
ing the most sanguine hopes of her warmest ad-
mirers.
This but few years ago was the country Of
refuge for the man Of indulgence, who fled from
the shackles Of goadns and expressing poverty
Guided thilher by the star OF hope-and attract
ed by the bow promise---they have sought and
found a temporal Canaan, in the far ard distant
wilds Of the west FlTZ WILBUR.
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Eetter from Ulsron3in.
Correspondence Of The Cecil Wing.
MILWAUKEE, June 9th, 1851.

MILWAUKEE, June 9th, 1851.
p. c. Ricketts,, Esq.,-Dear Sir,-The greater
portion of Wisconsin is rolling land, but no
mountains. This country is destined to be the
seat of empire and ofcontrolling power, q mean
this State together with the Mississippi yalley.)
Ifyou were here you would say 50, and looking
aroua you, feel the force of this truth with a
conviction you are now stranger TO. This city,
Milwaukic, one year ago. had 20,092 inhabi-
tants; il has now about 26 900. 5000 ofthese
are Germans and THEN children; 1000 Irish ;
1000 NOrwegians and other natives of Euro
pean countries and 5000 Americans. Sol am
authenticity informed. No doubt you will say
on this, that we are "hard nation" out here,
but do not Judge too socn. One thing is certain,
that the man who comes here expecting 10 find
an ignorant population. will meet with one ofthe
most complete disappointments he ever mot in
his life. They are generally keen, shrewd,
enierprisng and go-ahea1 people, as can be
found in any State or in airy country. The pop
ulaton, in word, is composed ofhe choice Spir-
ats of the uorl1. The drones Of society never
come here, and if one would chance TO, he
couldn't be drone long--thats certain.
Milwaukee is beautiful city--bult on one
of the best harbors of lake Michigan. The
Milwaukee river runs through the centre of the
city. II is regularly laid out after the plan OF
Philadelphia. The houses are all new many of
them are fire and sir stories high--whole blocks
and squares are composed of houses ofths height,
and the hotels are on a larger scale than those of
most eastern cities! rivaling even the crack ones
of philadclph and Baltimore. Perhaps you
scarcely credit me, but ifyou ever come out here
you will see that every thing is in perfect kseping
with the mighty rivers and immense lakes OF
this grand country. Still, | would not adriSe
any one to sell ont and come here; because wha,
pleases me might not please him, and Of COURSE
there are some Inconvenience to be encounter
ed. However woull advise any one affected
with pulmonary complaints OF weakness oflung!
to take a trip out here, and | am both mistake,
and mi,iatorn,ed if it would not be more bene
fetal then going either to Cuba, Madeira O.
Italy. There is hardly any such thing know
here as consumption, it is so far from the dam
ocean air. So am informed by residents her'
who ought to know. and who say that they hav'
felt the salu,ary effects of the climate in thei
own persons. McNuTT.
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PRoUp FACT.-One of the most noteworthy
facts ever made mention Of by any speaker adj
dressing proniscuous crowd, was made men,
ton Of by Mr.. Attorney General Crittenden, in
the course of speech which he delivered TO the
citizens Of Rochester, at the celebration of the
marriage Of the waters flake Erie with those
# the Hudson and ofthe Atlantic ocean, when
he said. "What picture Of prosperity is pre-
sentcd here before us now! What other coun-
try conllprrsent such spectacle as that2 II
sea 81 prond, u1Tjgt, joyous coun.tenanccs looking
mp 10 hcgrcn, 0n2 eIuiine IN hat spirit Of free
dom 1chirh is their buthrigM." There is no 9th
cr country in the world that can present such q
spectacle as that here pictured by Mr.. Crittcn-
der. There lsno other country where men are
assured offrccjom ofihought and of action, and
a place nmenI the highest, from their very
hirtH,-The feeling If half the Inhabitants of
Europe is t)at Of prrcssion-,heir destiny is to
struggle, s,arve, and die.
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Female Purity.

All the influence which women enjoy
in society-their right to the exercise Of
that maternal care which forms the first
and most indelible species of education;
the wholesome restraint which they pos,
sess over the passions ofmank kind; thri,
power of protecting us when young and
cheering us when old-depend so entire.
ly upon their personal purity, and the
charm which it casts around them, that
to insinuate a doubt of its real value Is
wilfully TO remove the broadcast corner
stone on which civil society rests, with
all its benefits and all its comforts.
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For THE Cecil Wig.
FRIENDS.

Some Of the wise ones Of earth pre-
tend to say that there is no such thing
as true friendship, that we are incapa-
bic of feeling pure dislnterested ai1tc-
ton for each other, and they will tell
YOU to search the pages Of history, and
you will see how few examples are
there recorded; but do they forget how
many touching instances OF attachment
are unwri:ten : save on the hearts Of a
few, and yet, they are not the less proofs
hat we are capable of deep, strong
feelings Of friendship.
God forbid, that | should ever become
a convert to that doctrine, for one OF
the sweetest paths of happiness would
be closed to me forever, one of the
choicest flowers plucked from my par
terre Of enjoyment.
1t has ever been one Of my greatest
pleasures to believe in the truth Of friends,
and though have been deceived and who
has not y yet will | still trust, and not
because one proved treacherous, will
believe that all are false. What avails
success in life, if YOU have none inter
ested in your welfare if the voice Of
public praise is sweet to our ears, the
sweeter far is the smile that lights up
some loved ones face, and the low earn
est words, that tell how deep an interest
they have in our welfare. Love can
bring happiness, so say those VINO have
experienced the effects Of the tender pas
sion, but it seems to me, to be often
tainted with selfshness; we are not will
ling for Others to enjoy that love, we
think we have an exclusive right to it,
and it causes unpleasant feelings to see
it shared with others. A man chooses
some fair object, to pour forth the treas
ures of his affection upon, and he may be
gifted with deep feelings, and tender
loving heart, bat look closely into the
motives of his devotion, and you may
perceive vein Of seltishness running
through all, how earnest he is in his ell
deavors to persuade her TO leave her
home, percbance happy one; he has
little or no sympathy for the tears she
sheds in parting from her childhood's
haunts, from her fathers protecting care,
and her mothers yearning love, he is
only anxious to have her grace his home,
contribute to his happiness, and love
him alone.
But give me true warm hearted
friend, one who will allow me to enjoy
my home, and the society its inmates,
without feeling the arrow ct jealousy,
ranking in his heart, and others may
drink in deep draughts of passionate
love, and cast their hopes Of happiness
on single throw, only hope they may
not be disappointed.
| "Let me still trust,
| Tho my hearts wealth be but pour'd on dust
| Let not a doubt in my soul have place.
To dim the light of loved ones face
Cecil Co., Nd. $50.
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a Swarm GEEs3Cs Worth gBiyjnv,

B patient, B praycrtnl B humble, B mild,
B wise as Scion, i meek as a child.
B studious, b thoughtful, b loving, kind,
b sure you make matter subscrvent to mind.
B cautions, B prudent, B truslful, tue.
B courteous TO all men, B friendly with few.
b temperate in argument, pleasure, and wine.
b careful otconduct, of money, Of time.
B cheerful, B grateful, B hopeful, B firm,
B peaceful, benevolent, willing TO learn;
B courageous, B gentle, B liberal, b lust,
B aspiring, B humble, B cause ,hon ant dust;
B penitent, crcumsrcct, sound in the faith.
B active, devoted; B faithful till death.
B honest, B holy, transparent and pure;
L dcpcn .cnt, B Christ-ikc, AMI you'll secure
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SATURDAY MORNING JUNE q 1851
For The Cecil Wing.
The valley Rose. .


The valley rose the valley rose!
While in the bud before
Upon the soft and balny air,
IL Shed its fragrant store;
When all its leaves were folded close,
Twas wrapt in sweet repose,
Then first my heart an idol ownd:
loved the sleeping rose.
The valley rose the valley rose'
When first it Gan to bloom
Its deep red hue so beautiful
Its fragrance, to assume;
When first its pretty, lovely lead
In bcauty's pride arose,
cherished still and deeper loved
The beauteous valley rose.
And when its brightest leaves were spread
And all its charms disclosed;
When as the queen Of flowers it stood
In majesty composed;
Oh! how my heart with rapture thrill'd,
! life preferred 10 lose
Than part with that loved so WE'LL
My charming valley rose.
But soon the blast came whistlng by,
The wintry chilling blast;
II withered upmy cherished how'r,
That TO the earth was cast,
Its lovely hue forever gone,
No moro its fragrance rose
To fll with bliss my lonely hours;
My loved, lost valley rose.
How like the valley rose is hope
When on earths pleasures based,
It blooms while, then withcrs, dies,
It's in day efaced:
Why cherish then such vanity,
Stern disappointment throws
The veil of dca,h DER earthly hopes:
They perish like the rose. d. +. P.
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EFFECT OF RAILRoADs. David G.
Barnitz, Esq, of York, Penna., made
an interesting speech at the Susquehanna
Railroad Convention in Georgetown,
Northumberland county, last week.
The Sunbury American says:-
He told Of the first ark load of coal
tirat found its way TO market in 1925;
how the people ridiculed the idea of
burning black stone; and now thousands
OF tons are shipped yearly to the city
Of Baltimore. TO shew the local value
Of the proposed road, he spoke Of the
increase of the price Of land along the
Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad.
\ single acre of land that ten years ago
SOLD for single acre of land that ten years
ago sold for 5000, had within one year
brought $4,000. The farmers in YorL,
county used TO send their teams to Bal
timore and be satisfied with weekly trips.
Now they forward their produce daily,
and evening receive the profits Of each
days sale. A daily train runs for the
transportation Of milk alone.
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POPULATION OF THE RUSSIAN EMpIR

POPULATION OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE.
The Russian ministry have just pub
lished the census Of the Empire for the
year ls49. In European Russia it con-
tasns 52,565,33l souls; in the four West
ern Governments of Siberia, 2,132 ,95S,
IN the Kingdom OF Russian Poland A.
800, ZOO, in the territory beyond the Cau-
casus 100000, total 63,6O0,O00. If
We add to these the inhabitants of the
district of .jarkutsl, of the island of KAN
schatka, of Ochotsk, of the American
possessions, the submitted kiskis hordes,
and finally the army, the entire popula-
tan of the empire will amount to 65,-
100000, of these 49,0O0,OO0 belong to
the Orthodox Greek Church, 100000
to the Roman Catholic, $500, 900 are
Protestants, 100000 Mahommcdans,
100000 Jews, 1000 Armenian Gre
gorian and Armenian Catholics, 100000
Pagans.
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PAPER MAcHE.--The manner ofmanu-
featuring this material, Of which so great
a variety of beautiful articles are made,
is thus described by a cotemPorary:
The article obtains its name from the
prepared paper which forms the princi-
pal material in its composition. This
paper, which is cut into the required
size and shape, is made Of the consistent
cy of the hardest wood, by stepping in
oil, after which it is left to dry in oven.
When the required time has elapsed, il
is removed, and left in the open air fol
some minutes, when coat Of refined
black varnish is laid over the surface.
Before this varnlsh has become dry.
pieces Of pearl, cut in the formof leave ,
roses and other flowers, as the fancy OF
the artist may dictate, or the character
of the article may require, ale Ind on
the paper to which they adhere, which
is again placed IN the oven. When il
ha, been removed the second time, anoth-
er coat of varniSh is applied on the sur
face OF the pearl and paper indlscrim-
inately. The varnish when 1t has had
sufficient time to dry, is scraped off the
pearl, and the same process is repeated
several times, until all parts Of the sur
face are made quite even. This gives
the pearl the appearance of having been
inlaid. The article, which is still in an
unfinished state, after thorough polish,
has to be submitted to the hands of an
artist, upon whose skill its beauty in a
great degree depends. Under his hands
the piece Of pearl, but roughly formed,
is soon converted into iull-blown flow
er, surrounded by its leaves and buds.-
The branches are first traced out with a
calnel's hair pencil, dipped in size, upon
which gold leaf is afterwards laid.
Then follows the painting of the flowers
and leaves, the colors of which are rem
dered mostindelible by the application
of second coat ofrefned white varnish.
Persons who have seen papier machc
articles have no doubt been struck with
the natural appearance given to the
leaves and flowers by the pearl, the bril-
liancy Of which endures an incredible
length of time.