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The republic., 1851-03-19

HIGH WATER IN ALABAMA.-We learn from the
Demopolis (Marengo county, argus, of the 25th
ultio, that the river has been about two feet higher
at that place this than last winter, and lacked
about three fect of the high water mark in 1888.
The Argussays: a.
The damage done to plantations from the ef.
fects Of the freshet 10 almost incalculablc. Very
few fences contiguous to the river remain, and in
many~places there is no vestigc Of an enclosure.
The loss Of stock has been immense. Many of our
citizens residing in the lower portion of town have
found il necessary to remove to moro comfortable
quarters, the water having como up above the floors
of their houses. The river commenced falling yes
tsrday morning"
The republic., 1851-03-19

TEAcHHns ToR ORsGoN.-The Empire City which
left for Chagres last week, carried out five female
teachers for Oregon, sent out by Governor Slade,
General Agent Of tho Board of National Popular
Education. This board has previously sent out one
hundred and ninety nine teachers to different parts
OF the West. These young ladies are from differ
ent States. Three from the Empire State, one from
Vermont. and one from Maine; Miss Miller of Ar
gyle, Miss Wands of Albany, Mise Smith Of Lima,
New York; Miss Gray of Townshend, Vermont;
Miss Lincoln Of Portland, Maine. They were ac-
companied by Hon. s. r. Thurston, M. c. from
Oregon The ladies are Of different religious de-
nominations Congregational, Bap-
tist, and Methodist aN 1855
The republic., 1851-03-19

PLANE RoADs-From little work recently
published by Mr.. Kingsford, of New York, we
learn that there are in that State nineteen plank
roads, Of the aggregate length of 2 lO6 miles, which
cost $3,860, ,298, or an average cost per mile of
S 1893. The stock in these roads has all been sub
scribed for by individuals and all pay handsome
dividends. The Troy and Lansenburg road pay
ten per cent. semi annually tho Utica and Burling
ton twenty per cent, and il is believed that none
in operation pay less than ten per cent. annually.
The value Of lands on the line of these improve
ments has also materially advnnced--in some in
stances from SIS to $40 per acre. In Canada there
are Az miles Of road open, at cost of 773 500,
an average of 3 $50 per mile.
The republic., 1851-03-19
TILE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
and all North and East.

TILE MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
MORSE LINE.
To baltimore, PhfiadeIpbia, New York,
and all North and East.
wAsHINGToN OFFICE, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Fifth house east Of National Hotel, No. 6.
TTNHE first line ever established by any company
i in the United States, and consequently the
oldest, the pioneer line, extending between WASH
INGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, and
NEW YORK, and delivering and receiving mes
sagcs at the intermediate stations: HAVRE DE
GRACE, WILMINGTON, TRENTON, PRINCE
TON, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWARK, and
JERSEY CrTY-thc only line in the country at the
present time having up Four Wires has lately un-
dergone extensive repairs, and is now prepared to
transmit and deliver any number Of messages
which may be required oft for the accommodation
of the public, with an accuracy. promptness, and
fidelity hitherto uncqualled. This line connects
with ether companies Of Morse Lines, extending
already fifteen thousand miles, to either Of
which messages and payment will be delivered as
desired. The managers of this line have lately
more thoroughly systematzed it's business, in both
transmission and prompt delivery of messages. Its
charges equa. to all with special favors to none
Every one ia invited to try the promptness, cor
rectncss, and reliability of this Telegraph Line.
The offices Of the Magnetic Telegraph Company
are: Washington city, Pennsylvania avenue, fifth
house cast of the National Hotel; Baltimore, No.
Merchants Exchange, South Gay street, Phiadel-
phia, No. l0l Chestnut street. Quincy Granite Build
ing; New York, No. Hanover street, corner of
Beaver. WIN. Nj. SWAIN,
Mar l4-tf~ President.
The republic., 1851-03-19

Ma. CALHous's WoRKs.-The Columbia South
Caroliaian supplies the following information on
this subject:
"We understand that Mr.. Cralle has completed
stereotype plates for the execution of the first Of
comprise Mr.. Calhoun's elaborate Disguisition on
Government, and Discourse on the Constitution
and Government of the United States, in which are
displayed, in systematic manner, the authors
opinions upon the whole subject of the philosophy
OF government. These treatises, it is understood,
were begun many years ago, and, though they had
not received the ultimate revision which was in.
tended, they are very complete, and by the careful
and tudicicus editing of Mr.. Cralle, his intimate
friend and confidential secretary, will perhaps ap
pear as perfect in all their parts if rewritten by
MIR. Calhoun himself. The series of the entire
works of this great man, together with his biogra
ply, written BY Mr.. Crale, will, it is thought, be
embraced in six volumes"
The republic., 1851-03-19

MASSACHUSETTS UNrrxp SrArEs SENAToR.--An-
other attempt to elect Senator IL to be made in
the House Of Representative of Massachusetts this
week. The Frce-soil faction, if rumors are to be
trusted, having failed far in their bargain.
determined 20 try what virtue there 10 in gold.
The states that the attempt has been made to
buy up votes for Mr.. Sumner. The Boston Tran
script notices the rumor, and states that whether
the run1or be true not, certain il is that ap
plicaton has been made to the Attorney General TO
ascertain If he would proceed against certain in
dividua, If II proved that he had attempted to
bribe member by an offer of one thousand dollars
to vote for the Free soil candidate.
baltimore Patriot.
The republic., 1851-03-19
WRECK OF THE MISSOURI.

WRECK OF THE MISSOUNI.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
- Navy Department until Monday, the 3Ist inst,
for the work necessary to be done in the removal
of the wreck of the United States steamship Mis-
souri,, from the harbor OF Gibraltar, in manner
satisfactory to this Department and the British 60
Vermont The contractor to furnish every thing
necessary to the work, and complete the same with
in two years from tho date of the contract, and TO
be paid a gross sum therefor. Bond and security
will be required in the penal sum of sixty thousand
dollars, for the faithful execution of the work with
money made TO the contractors within that period,
if the whole work shall not have been performed.
And the Department reserves the power to Judge of
the ability Of tho bidders respectively to complete
thework. WILL. A. GRAHAM,
Secretary OF the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, March II, 1851.
Mar l9-dt3l
The republic., 1851-03-19

FaoM HA Yrr.-By the schooner o. H. Perry
No. 2, from Port au Platt, the Tribune learns that
business was very dull and money very scarce
BY the British schooner Araminta, from Cape
Haytien, we learn that the United States steamer
Saranac was at that place, from Port au Prince,
where sho landed the American minister, Mr..
Green. and that the commander had demanded two
millions OF dollars, part of which account Of
the American brig Leander, Captain Mayo, which
vessel was recently lost on Bermuda. This latter
indemnity in the sum of $1,000.
The republic., 1851-03-19
DISCONTINUED.

. DISCONTINUED.
Troy Furnace, Orleans county, Vermont.
Blue Mountain, Northampton county, PennsyI-
vania
NAMES CHANGED.
Dry Valley, Union county, Pcnnsy sylvania--n name
changed to winfield"
Lcnn's Creek, Kanawha county, virginia-name
changed TO "Winfield."
Greenwood Union county, Georgia name
changed to "Mount Eolia."
Perry, Jefferson county, Florida--name changed
to ''Beaselcy.'
Bakers Springs, Polk county, Arkansas--namo
changed to " Stewards Springs"
Bath, Franklin county, Ia.-name changed 10
ssMixcrsville." -. .,;,..ss,s,,s ,..t,s
McLcansville, ckson county, Tennessee name
changed to "Clsmcntaviile." ~, c,s -
The republic., 1851-03-19

The VraGIsIA ELsorIoNs.--In order TO facilitate
the correct understanding of the act recently passed
by the General Assembly for the postponement OF
the elections we state the effect ofits different pro-
visions, as follows:
The election Of Representatives in Congress il
positively postponed to the fourth Thursday In oc
tober.
the present constitution, ia also postponed to the
same day; but if constitution shall nave been
agreed upon by the State convention before the 2Oth
Of June, and ratified by the people on the fourth
Thursday in August, then the election OF Senators
and Delegates under the present constitution Is in
n the State convention shall have agreed upon
constitution before the goth Of June, the poPu
on the fourth Thursday in August, and voters quail
flied by the new constitution are to be allowed to
vote upon it,
ratified, the election of Senators and Delegates
throughout the State will take place according to
the apportonment fixed in the new constitution, on
the fourth Thursday in October.
If the new constitution bo not agreed upon by the
convention before the Goth June be soagreed
upon and then rejected by the popular vote on the
fourth Thursday in August, the election OF mem.
ssgs AnS s w & as
If the new constitution be not agreed upon BY
convention before the Goth of June, but before the
let of August then the popular vote 70 be taken
upon U6 rBuuCauOu OF IcJcCtlous oh uhO AouiN
Thursday in October. the same day on which the
Congressional and Legislative elections are fixed.
1.-The convention do not prepare new constitu-
tion before the first of August, the act makes no
provision for its being submitted 10 the popular
VOTE but leaves the matter to the care OF the next
Legislature
The convention now offers (says the Ismes) but
poor prospect for the promulgation Of a new con-
stituton before the 10th Of june and the probability
s therefore, that the present organic law will gov
ern the elections to the next General Assembly.
The republic., 1851-03-19

COLUMBUS AND XENIA RAuRoAD.-From the
annual report of the Columbus and Xenia railroad,
learn that the total cost Of the road, fifty four
miles long, including real estate, cars, engines,
&C., stated at S LOST 1892 70, and the present in
debtedness of the company at $490,193 54. The
earnings Of the road. during the ten months end
ing January 1, 1851, were $66.265 81. The ex-
pendtures for the same PERIOD $36,01S II, includ-
ing fuel, &C., on hand, worth $7,l00 00-showing
the NET earnings Of the road for the ten months,
$36, ,449 IS, and is equivalent to lilo per cent.
per annum on the total cost.
The republic., 1851-03-19
TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF Pubic BUILDINGS,
March 17th, 1851.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until
L Tuesday the 9Th day of April next, inclusive, for
excavating line trench and constructing barrel
culvcrt three feet six inches in the clear and nine
inch walls, to be laid of the best hard brick and
hydraulic cement mortar, on the cast side Of 18th
street. from the north side Of New York avenue to
the south side OF Pennsylvania avenue, distance
posals will state the price per thousand brick, fur
nishing all the materials, and the price per cubic
yard for excavation of trench, to be measured and
computed by the engineer or superintendent. The
above work TO be completed by the 30th Of june
VIM. EASILY,
Commissioner of Public Buildings
Mar 1S-dtAprS [Union and Bait Sun.1
The republic., 1851-03-19
NATIONAL HALL.
Second and positively The last Grand Concert Of
sIGHORISA TERESA PARODI,
ON THURSDAY EVENING" MARCH 90

At the desire of hundreds who were prevented
from witnessing the concert of MADEMOISELLE
PARODI on Monday evening, the Manager has
the pleasure of announcing that he has prevailed
upon her to delay her departure for Richmond
ONE NIGHT LONGER,
When she will appear in CONCERT and GRAND
OPERA
IN FULL COSTUME,
Assisted by Mad'elle Amelia Patti, Signor Patti,
Sgnor Avignone, Miska Hauser, (the great vio-
linist) and Maurice Strakosch, Pianist and Con-
ductor.
And in addition to the above great attraction, in
order TO render the Grand Concert and Opera more
effective,
THE GERMANIA MUSICAL SOCIETY
Have been engaged, and will appear
FOR THIS NIGHT ONLY.
Prices of fadnission--Rescrvcdse seats, dress circle,
$500; second place, s l,50; gallery, 81.
Mar 19-U
The republic., 1851-03-19

05- Metropolitan Institute.-The rcgaiar
meeting Of the Institute will be held this We'd
nesday) evening, at eight O'Clock, at Temperance
Hall. The exercises will consist Of compositions,
select rcadings and rcctations, and the discussion
Of the following question is the glory OF the Pen
preferable to that Of tho S~ordi"
The public are respectfully invited to attend:
BY order: t w. H. HULL, Prcs't.
b. F. MAasroN, Scc'ry. Mar l9
The republic., 1851-03-19

EARTHoyAKE IN PoRro RIco.-Thc schooner
Emily Hilhard, Captain De Frates, has arrived at
tho ID instant. Captain d. #. reports that dur
ing the week ending on the 22d ult. there were
three different shocks OF an earthquake On the
Goth ult, at half past three o'clock in The morning
a severe shock was felt, which lasted for a minute
and hall, and which cracked the walls of the CITY
Hall, the only damage done in the city.
The republic., 1851-03-19

Or Fowlcr's & Wells, Phrenologists and
Publishers, Isl Nassau street, New York, in Clin-
ton Hall, office Of the Water Cure and Phrcnologi-
cal Journals Examinations day and evening. The
chronological Museum is always open, and free to
visiters. uR Nov 6--dlaw&w6m
The republic., 1851-03-19
THROUGH LINE FOR SAN
<&k FRANCISCO, Wis CHAGRESs---
21SRE#s THE NEW & FAVORITEST STEAM

i
= 1SHIPS:
CHEROKEE, 1900 tons, Captain H. Windlc.
PHILADELPHIA, HOO tons, Capt. J. Y. Nicholson
Form the only direct line between New York nd
Chagres, in connection with the United States Mail
Steam packets in the Pacifc--a semi monthly line
through TO San Francisco. They leave New York
the 18th and 25th ofeach month.
REDUCED RATES OF FARE TO CHAGREs.
Cherokee. PHILADELPHIA
After Saloon State Rooms. $l25 co. 1925 90
Forward Saloon do 100 co.. ....... 100 90
LOWcT ~ w
Allthc above dine al the same table and have the
privilege the Saloon.
Steerage, (found with mattresses and board $G5
in each vessel
Freight to Chagrcs, 10 cents per foot.
Each passenger is allowed personal lba ggage free
to the ex tent of250 lbs., notexceedng in measure
mcnt 10 cubic feet.
Expenses on the Isthmus are borne by the pas
scngcrs.
Forfreight or passage, applyto
HOWLAND& & ASPINWALL,
81 South street. New York
The republic., 1851-03-19
TO CONTRACTORS

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
March Is, 1851.
DPOPOSALS will be received at this office until
i O'Clock on Tuesday, the 6th day of April
next, for grading and gravclIing New Jersey ave-
nue. between d streets, north OF the Capitol
The grading will require about 10000 cubic yards
of earth.
riage-way, the superficial to be covered will
probably not exceed 5000 yards; the thickness OF
the gravel covering will be ten inches in the centre,
and gradually diminished to fve inches each
side. The proposals will state the price per cubic
yard for tho filling, and the price per superficial
yard for the gravel cover. The materials for both
kinds OF the work must be procured by the con-
tractor. The work must be commenced with as
little delay as possible, and continued with such
force as may be deemed necessary for its early
completion. VIM. Easily,
Commissioner OF Public Buildings.
Mar l9--tApS Union & Bait. Clipper.]
The republic., 1851-03-19

O1- save Dollar by getting yosr Dsgnsr-
reosypes taken at Chasc's Gallery, at the Odcon.
You will save from fifty cents to two dollars, &C.
cording 10 siye, and warranted equal to the hghsr
priced once. aie March l9-6t*
The republic., 1851-03-19

OPERA GLASSES, Telescopes, AND
~ OSPECTACLES.-KEYW WORTH, LEWIS &
Co., hive this day received large stock of Specta
cles, with gold, silver, steel. and German silver
frames; also Microscopes, Drawing instruments,
Marine Telescopes, and Polyramcr's Opera Magni-
flying and Reading Glasses, together with fine as
sortrncnt Of Charms. Keep constantly on hand
fine assortment of Watches, Jcwery, and Fancy
Articles; also Silver Forks, Spoons, Tumbers,
Mugs, Cups, Bouquet Holders, and Card Cases. Sill
yer ware Of all kinds made to order. Watches and
Jewelry carefully repaired.
The public arc invited TO call and examine this
stock at the store Of Keyworth, Lewis & Co., three
doors west of 9th street. March lS-3r
The republic., 1851-03-19
EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE.
COMPANY,

EMPIRE STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE
COMPANY,
OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y
Capital, S2OO,OOO.
YTNIllS company was organized under the General
i Insurance law Of New York, passed April 10.
l849, and has been doing very successful busi-
ness. and will insure dwelling houses, stores,
household furniture, and other property, on as fa
vorablc terms any other responsible Company in
this country.
The public are referred to the following letter
of the Hon. d. S. Dickinson, Senator from the
State Of New York, for the standing of the Com
pany:
WAsHINGToN, March 5, 1851.
am acquainted with some Of the officers Of the
Empire Mutual Insurance Company, located at
Saratoga Springs. New York, and know others by
character. The Company is in the hands Of gen.
tlcmen Of high character for integrity and busi-
ness capacity, and. cannot doubt that 1t will be
prudently and successfully conducted.
d. S. DICKINSON.
Directors.
Isaac Fowler, Samuel Pitkin,
Geo. Young, ir., Hcrmon Thomas,
Fl. II. Hathorn, VIM. H. Flecman,
c. M. Dawson, Samuel Corning,
Theo. w. Sanders, Joseph Daniels,
p. NJ Moriarty, George Clements.
Hon. John II. Boyd,
ISAAC FOWLER, President.
II. II. HATHORN, Vice President.
GEO. YOUNG, JR., Secretary.
WIN. II. FLEEDIAN, Treasurer.
s. CHILD, Agent
Applications for insurance may be made to E. c..
WEED, assistant agent, North A street, Capitol
Hill. March Off
The republic., 1851-03-19
WASHINGTON CITY
Private Family PROTESTANT BOARDING

school,
(ENGLfsH AND FRENCH)
For the careful and thorough instruction of
YOUNG LADIES
In all the branches OF study, both solid and orna
mental, which arc required in an
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION,
Located on Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev. II. w. CUSHMAN, A. M,
Mar l7-dly* Principal.
The republic., 1851-03-19

PARAsOLS, SUN-SHADES, s. UMBRELLAS.
T HAVE this day opened two cases Of Parasols
i and Sun-shades, embracing all the new and
elegant styles, shapes, and colors. Ladies in want
of the above articles have only to CALL all tastes
and fancies can be suited Also ono case Gents
Silk Umbrellas, some very handsome and highly
finished. G.. w. YERBY,
Mar S--d2wif Penn av. between 7th x Sth sits.
The republic., 1851-03-19
OrrIcK OF COMMISSIONERS AGAINST MEXICO,
w WAsuINGrnN Cry Eehrunrv l2 1881

NOR RENT. a most desirable three-story
r dwelling on 18th strcet, opposite the Treasury.
Apply TO G.. S. j. Chubb. at the Banking house OF
JanI-U CHUBB b SCHENCK 4 co.
The republic., 1851-03-19

Post Once Operations.
Tho PosTMAsrER GENERAL has established the fol.
lowing new Post Offices for the week ending
March Is, 1851.
The republic., 1851-03-19
Telegraphic.
Items of Philadelpl.ia Ne,os.

lteWS " xHss0ueti"sso 4vetoS.
PHILADELpHIA, March lS.-The assembly build
ings, fronting 10th street, and extending through
from Chestnut to George streets, took fire at three
O'Clock this morning, and continued burning until
seven o'clock. The entire building is now . heap
of ruins The wall fronting 10Th street fell DUR
ing the fire with tremendous crash; but fortu-
nately no one was injured. though many very mar
rowly escaped. About thirty tenants have been
dispossesscd by this calamity. The loss is not
known, but must be very heavy. The occupants
were mostly tradesmen and artists.
The Presbyterian church, built six years ago in
llth above Spring Garden street, fell this morning
from the weight Of snow on the roof. No one in
jured.
The train of cars, due here this morning at three
O'Clock from Baltimore, did not arrive until nine
O'Clock to-day, having been detained by the snow
Death Of Major Noah-Sailing Of the steamer Pa
cifc, &c.
New YoRK, March 1910 p. MN. M. Noah.
the veteran editor, died to-day.
The steamer Pacific sails to- morrow for Europe,
taking out four hundred thousand dollars in specie.
The Sub.trcasurers paid out to-day three hum
dred thousand dollars on account of Mexican in
demnity.
The republic., 1851-03-19
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
nu. II-:l.d Cfuf.. MIL CIa<,.a -aerLaf.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
Tbs United States Mail Steam paekets
Panama, 1.0S7 tons. Capt. David G Bailey
Oregon, ,099 tons. C.P. Patterson.
California, ,O5O tons T" Thos. A. Budd.
Tennessee i 800 TONS. " George A. Cole.
Carolina, GOO tons..... X. Il. w Whitlngs
Unicorn, 600 tons..... " j. X. Nicholson,
are intended to form a semi-monthly line between
Panama and ports in California.
Passengers in the after cabins are furnished bed
ding, but not wines and liquors. Passengers in
the steeragc found with such rations fur
nishcd to the crew, and with mattress and pillow.
All passengers will be allowed space for personal
baggage free to the extent Of $50 pounds weight.
not exceeding in measurement ten cubic feet.
Freight on extra baggage or merchandise, when
taken, 500 per ton, and ono and a half per cent.
on all specie. taf
Packages should not exceed 1875 pounds weight
for mule carriage.
Cabin. StssrGse.
Passage from Panama to San
Bias or Mazatlan. .......... s 225 90 800 90
Passage from Panama to San
Dlego 2oV w lzo w
Passage from Panama to San
Francisco o..................... 300 90 $50 90
No stores to be landed will be taken as baggage.
All personal port charges. including healthie tees
and boat-hire, to be paid by the passengers. No
passage secured until paid for. Apply at the office
Of the Company, New York, "a Southstrcet.
Sept2l-d6m
The republic., 1851-03-19

EvROM LONDON.-WHO'S WHO IN 1851, .
Il Record of Rank and of Official Station; VOL,
for the pocket Gts
Dodd's Parliamentary Companion for 1881
The Year Book of Facts in Science and Art, for
1851, exhibiting the important discovcries and inn
March Is ~ fRANCK TAYLOR.
The republic., 1851-03-19
LADIES DRESS GOODS,

. LADIES' DAESS GOODS.
TJNHE subscriber has now in store
l. 25 pieces plain Barcge, embracing all the
shades
SO picccs figured Baregc, some beauiifulstyles
20 do do Tissue, entirely new styles
$50 do Barege de Lainc, from 25 cents to 81 ],
principally very rich patterns
25 pieces Bohemian Grass Cloth, new and
pretty article
IS pieces Linen Lustrc, very pretty shades
1000 yards Ginghams. all prices
10000 do printed Calcocs
5000 do printed Lawns, to run off at l2l cents,
fast colors and fine quality
1000 yards plain coored Swiss Muslins, a very
beautiful article, at l2k cents.
The ladies that could not get waited on for the
last few days will have the kindness to call again,
as shall make arrangements that all may be
accommodated. G.. w. YERBY,
Penn. avenue, between 7th and Sth streets.
Mar S--d2wif
A FURNISHED ROOM to let, without board,
"A on Sth street, three doors from g, in the rear
Of the Patent Office. Also basement to rent for
off Ma
The republic., 1851-03-19

VXTANTED TO HTRE-A colored female ser
w want. slave preferred. Apply at this
Office Mar Is
T1REsH LOBSTER, YORK RIVER OYs-
L TIERS. &c.-Just received in fine order, and
will be served up in every style, at ALIENS
Mar Is Empire Restaurant.
The republic., 1851-03-19

NEW SPRING GOODS AND FASHIONS
In CHARLES Ii. LANE. (late Lane & Tucker,)
Merchant Tailor and GentIemens Furnishing
Store, takes pleasure of informing his friends and
fellow citizens that he has just returned from New
York with new and beautiful stock Of French
Cloths Cassimercs, Vestings, and Furnishing
Goods, selected by himself with great care, to
which he would now most respectfully invite their
attention. all of which will be offered at fair and
reasonable prices
Also, a splendid lot of Childrens Clothing al
ways on hand.
Lanc and fuckers Building, Penn. avenue.
Mar l3- -3tnw3wif
The republic., 1851-03-19

STocK OF VIRGINIA BANKs.-Tho following sales
of bank stock took place at auction in Petersburg,
Virginia, on Wednesday last: