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A FRENCH SToRy OF SLsEp-wAIKINc.- The
Courier dc Ia Cironde relates curious instance Of
somnambulism IN a village near Bordeaux
small farmer, after passing the evening by his fire.
side, with his wife and fhmrly retired to rest: but
AZ midnight, when in state Of somnnmbulism.
got up, dressed himself went to the stable, har-
messed his oxen TO the plough, made them drag il
to his field at some distance, and proceeded to
pillow the iield. AT six o'clock in the morning he
had entirely poughed the land, and he returned
home with the oxen. Meanwhile his family had
missed him, the oxen, and the plough, and were
securing the village to find them. They fancied
robbery had been committed, and were about TO
cali on the gendarmes, when the man rs-appeared
tie now awoke, and waa greatly astonshed to nd
that he had passed the night IN ploughing His
father and grandfather were noted somnambu
and used frequently at night to run along the roofs
Of the houses,
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SUGAR CULTURE-A New Orleans correspon-
dent furnishes the following Interesting and val
liable statistics regarding sugar culture in Loui-
sana
Just hundred years ago, the Jcsuites sent
from Hispaniola few bundles of cane They
were planted in what is now the heart of the
Second Municipality. in 1859 was erected the
first sugar mill. Between 1869 and 1894 the
culture was finally abandoned In 1896, one
Etienne Bore made a crop worth $4,000. In
1903 the Delta contained eighty-one plantations
In 1880, 10000 hogslead were produced, $4,000
slaves were employed, and about 100 steam en-
gines
In 1910, the number of slaves employed in the
culture of this product was 143890; the result
was ll9,947 hid, of 1000 lbs. each, and 100000
of molasses In lS49-'5O the crop was 369,769
hhds. In lS5O-'5l the crop will not exceed
100000 hhd., and will bring $l000O,OOO. 1t is
safe estimate that the capital now employed is
at least $75,0000o0 You are thus enabled to
gather at glance the present Importance Of our
valuable product. The North is mostly inter
ested IN furnishing the means to carry on the
culture of sugar. Our machinery is almost en-.
tirely obtained from the North as well as the en-
gineers who put up and preside over the IN lis
A very few years will bring about the consump-
ton of coal for grinding purposes Already in
many parts OF the country where the plantations
have been long under cultivation, the planters
are long in the complaints of the scarcity of
wood In Cuba, the refuse of the cane, after it
is ground, is converted into fuel Attempts
have been made to reduce it TO the same pur-
pose here, but Intellectually. II lacks the strength
and consistency which superior age gives it in
Cuba.
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SILVER Mining IN MExIco.--During he year
1850, according to Mexican authorities, there
were extracted from the mines in all Mexico,
silver to the value Of $30,000O0O, which is n
pretty considerable amount; and from this il
may be inferred, that could the country enjoy
undisturbed tranquility and all its industrial OPP
erations and enterprises be adequately protected
and encouraged, this amount might be ard would
be greatly increased. And ii the mines Of quick
silver recently discovered in California should
turn out to be rich as they are supposed to be,
the consequence will be great reduction in the
price of that mineral. 1t will fall probably to
two-thirds or to one-haIf Of the present price ;
and should that take place, then silver ores That
are now too poor TO yield rcmnncratiEg
amount Of that metal, will become valuable, and
this new source Of metallic wealth will add per-
haps = 100000 to the aggregate amount Of
the silver raised so that The whole will not fall
anything short, it may be, of $40,000,000 per
annum, the tranquility of the country being pre-
supposed
the annual quantity raised on this continent
might be assumed at $60OO0,O00. But this
product, large az is, will not be sufficient to
maintain the equilibrium between gold and silver
as now established, should California continue to
furnish the enormous quantities Of the first, as
she has done, for the last two years, and that
she will, and more, many believe, and believe
too, that the supply will be permanent that is,
that it will last for an indefinite number Of years,
and certainly for a great many. II this be So,
then silver must rise in value, or gold must fall
which, for all practical purposes, is immaterial.
And where this disturbance gets to be inconve
nient and embarrassing, then the wise men who
make and unmake the law must set themselves
to work and conjure out n remedy for the evil
when it comes. Some think it is now on US !;
others think not. We are in doubt ourselves,
whether it is or not Globe.
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Correspondence Of the Picayune.
Exploration OF the Colorado.
CAMP YuMAs, on the banks Of the Col
orada of the West, one mile below the


4
junction Of the ella, jan 8, 1851.
Eds Picayune--K your interest in all
that concerns the progress of the American
people, take great pleasure in laying before
your readers the fact that the first voyage of dis
coyery has been made down the famous Colo
RADIO Of the West, and the important result OBJ
tanned that no obstacle exists to its navigation
by steam vessels
The explorers are DR.. John j.. Ialoutc a
gentleman well known in the scientific world,
and DR.. George Ogden, of Mississippi, the Pres
ident OF the Colorado Ferry Company. The
advantages to flow from opening a channel OF
water communication into the heart Of this hith-
erto barren wilderness are obvious. The mouth
of the ella, which is the point where the emf
grant trail strikes the Colorado, will become
the depot Of provisions and supplies for the
overland emigiation, which will now adopt this
route in preference TO any other, on account of
the superior facilities it affords All danger
from Indians is removed by the presence OF a
military force to be permanently stationed at
this point. The immunity from the hazard Of
death by starvation and cold and snow, as ex-
perienced by travellers on the northern roads,
must, when the facts are fully understood, rem
der this the favorite route across the continent.
The banks of the river of the richest alluvia,
and with little labor can be made immensely
productive. They are extremely well adapted
for cotton and sugar cane. A steamer will soon
be placed upon the river for the purpose of
bringing supplies to the military post, and to
assist in developing the resources of this region.
An opportunity is now open for working the
valuable mines known to exist upon the tributa-
rics Of the ella, which have heretofore been
debarred from the access Of white men by the
hostility of the Indians. | do not hesitate to
predict that in very short period one of those
magic creations of American energy and enter
prise, of which San Francisco and Sacramento
City are types, will spring up upon the Colorado
of the West
Very respectfully, your ob'dt. servant,
III. s. H., Assistant Surgeon, Y. S. A.
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From BARRow's new book " Sarengro The
Scholar-The Gipsey-The Priest very
strange production, yet very interesting one
we extract the following curious chapter
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE

WASHINGTON, ID. C.
fNHE Annual Commencement for the gradua-
L ton of students, will take place in the Hall of
the SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, on Saturday, March
18th, at - o. clock, NJ. The public are respectful
ly invited to attend
JOSHUA RILEY, M. d..
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AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,


Under the direction Of AARON HAfGHT PALMER, Of Neio
York and WoRTHINGToN GARRETTsoN SNETHEN, of Neio
Orleans Attorneys and Cbunselors Of The Sup. Court US
This establishment is formed for the following objects
l. For practising law in the Supreme Court of the uni
ted States and conducting professional business before
Congress
q For the prosecution ndrecovery Of all claims, nlaw
or equity against the United States before Congress or
the Executive Departments or against foreign Govern
ments before Boards of Commissioners
g. For the settlement of accounts with the State Trear
sury War; Navy, Post Office, and Interior Departments,
and obtaining the remission of fines penalties and for
FIXTURES for alleged violations Of the post office,
other laws.
For securing letters patent for inventions from the
United States from foreign Governments and procu-
ring land warrants and pensions under the various PEN
sion laws Of the United States.
o, For collections generally embracing debts, legaces,
and inheritances in the United States foreign
tries
g. For the purchase and sale Of lands in any of the
States Territories Of the Union and loanng moneys
on mortgage of real estate lying therein
For investment Of funds in United States and State
stocks and loans collection Of the dividends thereon
generally for the transaction of all pertaining 10
n law, loan, and banking agency.
All communications addressed, postpaid TO Messrs
Palmer Snethen, American and Foreign Agency CITY
OF Washington will receive prompt and faithful attention
PALMER a SNETHEN
June 3o-1y* Office No boarroll Place, Capitol Him.
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WIN. GOODRICH a cos MERCANTILE 4 LAW
w AGENCY, No. 116 Market st., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES

WIN. GOODRICH a cos MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No. 116 Market st., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN 4 DOUGLASS, New York
X. RUSSELL a CO., Gate Geo. W. Gordon,) Boston.
j. ID. PRATT a Co, Baltimore.
VIM. u. PIERCE co, Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW CO., st. Louis.
VIM. h. PIERCE Co. Louisville.
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants, Manufacturers, and Bankers TO invesga
ton of its system and gratutous test Of its records Of the
standing and responsibility traders in the u States
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year. open Offices in Cincinnati Louisville st. Louis
and New Orleans; these in connection with long
tablishcd Offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore,
enable to offer facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate and which believe
unequalled.
We prepared to make collections In any of the States
Territories Canada England, Ireland Scotland France
Germany and in any commercial port Of the world and
will pay particular attention old and doubtful debts in
the collection of which class have extraordinary ac
ties, and have been unusually successful
Having full lists and reports Of nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States at all times prepared 70 tut
nisl YOU eratutousy the names OF good ana resohsioe
LAWYERS in any part the United states ana Canads
Connected with our Agency is Commissioner Tor near
Iv ali the states who enabled 70 afford every facility
and legal form for preparing accounts &C. Tor
use thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
Of q debt ~ ~
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~ REAT chance for Book Agents TO clear from $500 to
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CRAVINGS, designed and executed by the most eminent
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The entire series have been carefully examined, and
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His ExcelIency Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor Of the
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Mr.. Robert SdTs-Dear Sir have looked the en-
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while you have active superintendent Of extensive
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effects Of that light and immoral literature which deluges
the land and like the frogs of Egypt, up to
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Respectfully and sincerely, your Obliged servant
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THE works alluded to ne having been examined and
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Description of the United States Pictorial History Of the
American Revolution, Scenes and Sketches Of Continental
Europe Description of Great Britain and Ireland Pcto-
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Gentlemen Of respectabty and Of good address wanted
TO sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu-
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given on application either personally by letter. The
postage must in all cases be paid.
Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar "a 12s Nassau street, MY.
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mar "a
SILK GOODS

DoWEN a McNAMEE, 10 and la Broadway, New
IL York have now in store, and will receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment Of
French, German, English italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the and richest styles
offered in this market Sample cards are now ready
country, and particularly old friends and custom
ers, assured that every attention has been paid to
present stock Of goods unequaed either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment in the country
Many Of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs samples furnished by us, and will be found
adapted to the best trade in the larger cities and towns
The following embrace the leading articles of stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocade Silks
Rich Paris Bareges, Muslins, and 0rgandies.
Rich printed silk Tissues, article.
New style English Poplins.
Baregc dc LANES, Paris patterns.
New style French Prints.
English, Scotch and American Printed Lawns.
Super Black Gros de Rhines.
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape ShawlB.
Rich Paris Ribbons, large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes, &c.
Dress Trimmings, newest style.
Bombazines, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description
Kid Gloves best manufacture.
English and German Silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls
Rich silk Mantillas, great variety.
Pongee and Spitalfeld Handkerchiefs.
italian Cravats and Sewing Silks.
Also great variety of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above.
Also sinchews, sarnets Fancy silk Cravats Bay State
Plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchief Green
Baregcs, Sans Silk Scarf Suspenders, Plain black and
high colored Mousene de LANES, Turkey red Prints,
Curtain Muslins, Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons Serges satin
Vestings, &c. -
as- Those who visit this market for SIR Goods, who
would consult their interest and who desire to
est market prices are respectfully invited to call
ms
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First Premium GRAND and SQUARE Pianos.

cm@ RNABE GEHLE, Manufacturers,
xs{ ~ Nos 4, o, s. 9, and IL Eutaw street Bal
nH mn III III tmore. New tributes to the excellence
of Baltimore made Piano Fortes The
Maryland Institute at their last exhibition awarded to
us the First Premium for the best Grand Piano. also
the First Premium for the best Square Piano exhibited
IL will be recoected that in 1885, Piano also received
the First Premium by the same Institute.
Such testimonials not easily earned and are not TO
be lightly regarded. We may therefore say that having
taken the First Premium, wherever Instruments met
with competition, offer them to the public with con-
hdence we might not otherwise avow, guaranteeing all
Instruments made by to give satisfaction they may
be exchanged within six months from day Of sale The
durability Of our workmanship further guarantee for
five years.
Having just completed large additions to Manufac-
tory, hope TO supply all who may honor with
their patronage; and invite all who desire superior
Instrument, carefully adapted 10 the climatea very inn
portant matter and which we have made our careful
studyto call and examine various styles which we
constantly finishing, and which will be sold at the
lowest market price for cash approved paper.
In addition to the above public testimonials Pianos
recommended in terms OF the highest praise by
following eminent artists whose certificates
Mt our Warerooms Charles Bochsa the great composer
and musical director to Mad A. Bishop; Mr. Geo. Knoop
Miss Adele and Charles Hohnstock, and other distn
guished performers To the many accomplished Professors
and Amateurs by whom our Pianos constantly used
whilst making our thankful ACCOMPLISHMENTS to them
we refer for further testimonials.
Old Pianos taken In exchange.
Pianos hired and tuned. mar "a
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LAURENCE THOMSON & CO.,

IMPORTERS of Brandies, Wines, and Segars, No. Ex-
change Place, Baltimore, offer for sale extensive
assortment Of
BRANDIEs-J. Hennessy, J. J. Durand, superior old
Jean Louis 1911 and 1885, Magory; 0tard, Dupuy Co.
Pinet Casilon Co.; Martell; j. Durand Co.; A. Seig
nette; J. J. Dupuy and J. Fraud brands.
wINES-Champayne, Claret, and Hook, Of various
grades. Also Port Sherry Madeira, Sicily, Lisbon Bur
gundy, Malaga, and other Wines, in great variety.
SEGARS-Havana and Principe segars, Of approved
brands constantly receiving from the manufacturers
HOLLAND GIN-Grape and Gray Mare brands, of fine
flavor; ALSO London Brown Stout and Porter; Bordeaux
and Marsees Sweet Oil, Sardines Maccaroni Vermice
Olives, Capers, CASTLE Soap, Bay Rum, Roll Birthstone,
Canary Seed, Ae. mar "a
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REMOVAL.

T0HN d. CLARK has removed his MAGISTRATES, No
~ PUBLIC, and GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE, to Twelfth
street, third door south Of Pennsylvania avenue. Sol
ers Claims for Land, Back Pay, Extra Pay, Pensions
Claims before Congress and the Departments, promptly
attended 10 at moderate charges Persons at distance
may explain their claims post padO and suitable forms
will be sent back with Instructions. sep l9-6m
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A NEW IMPROVEMENT

TOT FIIIIHB UP oIUTes WIFI rHHUy rIUHIb'
y Il. GETGER Builder and Architect, would respect
fully inform his friends and the public in general
that he prepared to t Stores and build Fancy Fronts
entire plan, embracing all the latest improve
ments The work be done without stopping the bust
while the work is goingon.
lie also prepared to do all kinds Of work in the build
ing line at the shortest notice and the most reasonable
terms. All business entrusted to his win be promptly
attended to.
Place of business on street. between 9th and 10TH
fin
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SEVENTH STREET. ROOKSTORE

SEVENTH STREET BOOKSTORE.
ERE may always be found a general assortment Of
Il Religious and Miscellaneous Books, large supply
Of the various Prayer and Hymn Books used in the diff
ferent churches, Music Books, Juvenile and Premium
Books, Lthographic Prints, &c. Also, School Books,
Blank Books, and Stationery of every description,
fumery and Fancy Articles.
Here is the Depository of the Methodist Book Concern
including Sabbath School Publications.; here the Depos
tory Of the Massachusetts Sabbath School Society
here constant supply of the publications of Robert
Carter Brothers, American Tract Society aud other
religious houses. AUSTIN GRAY,
sep2-eo It'll street, opposite Odd Fellows HALL
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DR.. stickland's American Family Pills

VI. oIichIanus nInorlcan rdlnliy Iils'
DESIDES the cathartic and antdyspepuc qualities of
ID these Pills. their adaptation to purify the boodto
the Liver Complaint Urina and Abdominal Diseases
and especially that class of malades known Female
Complaints to relieve the system of Worms and pmplos
the skin-may be seen, as set forth in pamphlet,
which can be had gratuitousy of the wholesale agent
A. GRAY, Bookseller,
7th street, opposite 0dd-Fellows' Hall.
N. B.-The above PILLS come to highly recon-
mended from responsible source that do not hest
tate to believe that they will prove to be good the
introduced and that 1t will not be long before
their popularity and sale will be unparalleled.
June 6-eotf A. GRAY.
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n EVANS FIRE AND THIEF PROOF SAFES,
VI for the of Merchants, Sorekeepers and others
full assortment of various sizes in store The
Chests warranted equal to any other make for security
against Fire Burglars having wthood the test of both
without injury loss to the owners, in any instance
ALso-In store and for sale:
Seal and Letter Copying Presses and Books
Trucks, for moving Boxes, Bales, &C.. in Stores
Druggists Presses, with Cylinders and Pans
Packing LEVERS for Dry Good Stores, &c.
Portable Shower Baths of construction suitable for
cold water
Refrgerators, for keeping Meats, Butter, Milk, &C.,
dining room, hall, cellar
Water Filters for purifying muddy bad Water car sed
by Rains, Limestone, Mari, or other causes.
OLIVER EVANS,
81 s. Second, door below Chestnut str set,
mar d. Phad alphia
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TO MECHANICS.

VNHE BUILDERS GUIDE-containing Lists Of Prices
and Rules Of Measurement for Carpenters, Bricklay
ers Stonemasons Stonecuers Plasterers, Saters Paint
ers, Glaciers, &C. Also, table Of nea square, and
bic rules Of mensuration, the building regula
tions the laws relative to buildings lien laws &C. &c
Just published, and for sale by
ROBT. A. WATERS,
sep l6-1m ID street. between 9th and 10TH
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NEW GOODS NOW OPENING.

TNHE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure Of informing his
friends and customers that he has just returned from
the northern Cities where he has been time past
selecting his stock Of FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
lie is now prepared to show such stock of Cloths
Cassmeres vesngs, Dress Shirts Undershrts Drawers
Gloves, Stocks, Hosiery Umbrellas &C., he has
before had the pleasure to exhibit in syle variety and
cheapness which, together with the comparatively
he is under at present. enables him to offer unusual
inducements to those in want of any article of Clothing
in line of quality and style that may be relied
p. j. STEER, Merchant Tailor
sep 20-tf 9Th st., Sd door from Penna. nv.
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UMBRELLAS AND PARAsOLs.

~ WE would invite the Ladies' to call and examine
~ our extensive Stock of Green, Blue, and Black
Watered, Bordercd and Lined Silk and Satin Turc
PARAS0LSthe largest assortment in the District, at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS all Of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIYED-a handsome variety Of Silks and
Scotch Ginghams for recovering.
So Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctually
executed. A. C0RBlT a 90,
may 6-6m Penn avenue, near n street.
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J. McNEALE LATHAM,

VIII practise In the several courts of the District
Columbia.
ONCE on AZ street. First Presbyterian Church.
jy left