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TO TEACHERS.


FINHE SUBSCRIBER wishes TO engage the SER
IL vices of an elegant and accomplished lady,
TO act as principal teacher in Midway Female
Academy.
One of unquestionable qualifications, upon chose
experience, knowledge, and moral character he can
implicitly rely, and to whose care he safely en-
trust important and sacred charge, ioiH be re-
CURED None Others need apply
The present is a most important era in the pro-
gress and history OF this institution a large mum.
Der of her pupils at advanced stage in their
studies, and now require the instruction of accom-
plished and really qualified teachers to give the
last finish TO them in both mind, manners, and
purity of sentiment
The aid of all the present and former patrons Of
the institution is respectfully solicited in making
the selection. The lady must not be under TWEEN
tyeght or thirty years of age. She will be assist
ed by two competent associates. liberal salary.
together with board, SC, will be given
The next session to commence on LIST October,
and continue 10 lst August, 1852
JEFFERSON MINOR, M. D.,
Midway, Essex county, Va.
%, Address TO "AIiller's Post Office, Essex CO.,
Virginia.
Aug 5-2tawIw
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AFRICAN LINE OF SrEAMERs.--Leut w. ID.
Porter of our navy gives it his opinion that the
city OF Baltimore would derive revenue of one
million of dollars annually by the establishment of
the African line of steamers. He Gays:
sfThe benefits from steam navigation, from the
port of Baltimore to Chagres, Bremen, and the
coast of Africa, are incalculabe. The steam lines
from New York to California have increased the
commerce of that port thirty one millions ($3l,-
0OO 00O) annually. The Cunard line has been the
causo of nearly doubling the trade of Boston.
Baltimore holds central position, and can
spread her commerce North and South The en-
trance to the Chesapeake is approachable under all
circumstances; while New York ia inaccessible
during a heavy northwest wind Besides this,
Baltimore harbor is easily kept open during the
lew short freezing weeks in winter. few Of tho
dollars spent on sailing vesses, if appropriated to
the building of STEAMERS, would in few years,
enhance tho property of Baltimore three fold over
the value, without the establishment of lines
look on the city of Baltimore possessing really
more natural commercial advantages than any
other city in the Union.''
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PLANK ROAD-WAsHiNGTONA AND ROCK
WILLIE TURNPIKE COMPANY.


TIME PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS, with the
L majority OF the Stockholders, have determined
to construct on this turnpkea Plank Road, running
from the city boundary Seventh street 10 the line
of the Dstrictand Montgomery county, Mary land
and for that purpose will issue netp stock, to the ex
tent of seven hundred and fifty shares, of tipenfy
dollars each, and have appointed the undersigned
to solicit and receive subscriptions 10 the same.
Books are now open at our office for the purpose.
Fiue dollars on each share ia to be paid at the time
Of subscribing, and like amount every sixty
days until the whole is paid
The advantages of such a road to the city, and
the property in the vicinity of the road, must be
apparent to all conversant with its situation There
is but little doubt that similar road will soon be
built, connecting this road with Rockville and
Broolville-the last in the midst of fine agri-
route from Montgomery and the upper part OF
Anne Arundel counties to this city for the trans
poraton of the products of that and the surround
ing country.
Plank Roads are being most extensively con-
structed throughout the country, and have every
lphere proved profitable Investments, paying large
dividends to the stockholders, besides improving
the value of property near them, and greatly in
creasing the trade in the places through which
they pass.
considerable portion of the stock has already
been subscribed.
Holders of the old stock in the company are cnti.
tied to share of stock for every fDo shares
Of the old, which will be issued to them on
der of the old certificates. The new road will pro-
badly be finished in less than twelve months and
ready for travel The cost will be less than & 49,
600. 1t is thought it will pay dividend of not less
than five per cent. the first year after it is finished
and the dividends will steadily increase
CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.,
August 9-diif Bankers, opposite Treasury.
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THE REPUBLIC.
BALrInonE. August 25-5 p. n


l was converting with an intelligent gentleman
well versed in the affairs of Cuba and the condition
of the citizens. He looks upon Lopez's movements
preposterous, and the next thing to madness.
However dissatisfied the Creoles may be, he is per
suaded they will not go over to 50 small and inse
cure party.
There is very little news here to-day. Business
10 more active. The market however. is dull
Small sales Of Howard street -four at 81 aud City
Mills at SO rs. Red wheat, II IS cents; white,
rs 10 cents; yellow corn, SO So cents; white, So
a 81 cents; oats, % 80 cents; rye, O. cenis.
Whisky, 22l % cents.
Provisions arc firm. Groceries quiet and I'M
changed.
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Later from the Plains.
Correspondence Of the 81. Louis Republican.

Correspondence Of he 50. Louis Rfpublicdn.
INDRPENDENcE, August, IL, 1851.
porty consisting Of eleven persons, four or five
of them from this county, reached here yesterday
evening from California. They came the overland
route by way of the Salt Lake. and have been since
the first OF June making the trip They speak of
it a delightful journey.
The most of the trains intended for the valley
had reached their place Of destination Waldo &
Co.'s train we're four or five days tray ell beyond
Fort Laramie; their second train at the crossing Of
the South Fork OF the Platte. The mails for the
valley we're progressing very well and were ex-
pectcd TO make their time. Colonel Mitchell and
party had not reached the road when the com
pany branched off towards Fort Leavenworth.
Almost ever sincc1 wrote you last we have had
shower after shower; such an amount of rain as
has fallen ut this season of the year ia very un-
usual with Us. During of the storms-Inost of
which have been attended with thunder and light
ning--a tree was stricken in one place, and Mrs
Mechanism, an estmablc lady. wife of Mr.. James
McClanahan, was instantly killed by the shock,
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WASHINGTON SEMINARY, ID. G.

VNHE SCHOLASTIC EXERCISES OF THIS IN
Il STiTUTIoN will rccommence on the LIST day
Of September.
The course of education in the Seminary embraces
two departmentsthe Classical and the Mercan-
tile.
The Mercantile department comprises the Eng
lish and French languages, Geography, History,
Bookkeeping, Algebra, Mathematics and English
Rhetoric. Especial attention is paid to the English
branches Of Education.
The Classical department, besides the above spc-
Gifted studies, comprchcnds the Latin and Greek
languages, Poetry, Rhetoric, and the higher
branches of Mathematics.
Besides the Classical and Mcrcan lie, there is
in tie Seminary a preparatory department. which
includes English Grammar, Writing, the Ele-
ments Of Arithmetic, Geography, and History, the
object OF which is to qualify the pupils for the high
or departments. No one will be admitted who does
not know how to read
Ierms-per quarter Of tiUcIDe toeeks in Advance
The Classical department. $l2 50
The Mercantile department. 10 90
The Preparatory Department.. 90
SAMUEL BARBER, President.
Aug 2l-TuTh&Sat3w
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IL have the pleasure Of informing the public that
we have Just received and now have on sale mag
nificent stock of Brockiels, Satin LANES, Damask
LANES, and an extensive variety OF other new and
Beautiful materials for window curtains and furni
ture coverings, with elegant Cornices, Side pins
correspond.
Also, deliberately wrought Lace, Swiss and Book
Muslin Under tains, some of which have b. Ell
for some time exhibition at the Worlds Fair
and will be admitted by all who see them TO be the
most elegant goods Of the kind ever seen in this
country. The ladies particularly invited to
call and see them. CLAGEI'r & DODSON.
Aug l6-d2w
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THE PARKERsBuRe RAnRoAD.-The Cumberland
Civilian, of Friday, says;
"B. H. Latrobe, esq, having accepted the APP
pointment of chief engineer of the Northwestern
railroad, connecting with the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Three Forks, is about 10 despatch seve-
raj companies to commence the work of location
We understand that w. H. Small, esq, who has
long had charge of the first division of the road at
this end, will leave here with party in few days
to take charge of the division leading from Parkers
burg east George Hoffman, esq, will, we learn
also soon move westward with another party to
commence the location of the new road at another
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Published weekly at SO yearly
E. LITTELL & Co., Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHILLINGTON,
Aug 20-dtw&wlw corner Pa. and 4 ! st

nILCLOTHs.-Just received at the warerooms
W of CLAGETT s. DODSON an extensive and
superb stock of Floor Oicloths, in prospective land
scape, tapestry, panel, and Mosaic pave patterns
all well seasoned, and colored in the highest style
Of the art.
which we will cut to fit any room, hall, passage,
according TO diagram.
Also, rich stock of Oilcloths for covering fur
niture, in widths from feet to feet inches, and
Oicloths expressly for steps.
Aug l6-d2w CLAGETT s. DODSON.
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THE rrNION ACAnEnrY.

Corner of lIM street and Ne,o York dpenue.
A NEW AND COMMODIOUS BUILDING has
-Abccn erected to be furnished throughout in tho
most approved modern STYLE and 10 be opened on The
LIST day Of September, l55l. The register is fast
filling up with the names Of applicants for adnis
sion. Circulars obtained of the principal, corner
Of 18th and !, or at r. Farnham's Bookstore.
Those desiring to enter should apply immedi-
ateIy. u. RICHARDS,
Aug 9-cod3w Principal
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DIED,

Yesterday morning, at five O'Clock, at the resi-
dcnce of Captain PETER F. BACON, on Indiana ave-
nue.. the City Hall, MIR. WASHINGTON f.
MURRAY, of Louisville, Kentucky, aged twenty
eight years.
His funeral will take place this afternoon at four
O'Clock, when his friends and those of Captain
Bacon are invited to attend.
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ID ITTENHoUSE ACADEMY, Corner Of
lG Third Street and Indiana Avcnuc.-O. G.
WIGHT, Principal; A. G. CARoTHERs and ID. l.,
SHoREY, Assistants; Professor ID e. GRoUx, Teach
er of Modern Languages; Professor r GmsoN,
Teacher of Drawing.
The next academic year of this institution will
commence.on Monday, the LIST of September.
For circulars apply to the Principal, to MIR. Ca
rothcrs, or at the bookstore of William Nj. Nor
rison.
AUG l6-eo1tif
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81 Louis D,y Dock sunk.

ST.. LOUIS, Aug, 22.-The steamer Hewitt, while
beng taken upon the dry dock to-day, sunk with
the dock. The Hewitt was insured for $4,000 in
the Columbus, Lexington, and St. Louis Offices
The dock was uninsured. Its cost was $25 000
Both are nearly total loss.
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tT,uE UNION FEmALE ACADEMY, ON 18th

4,
Il street, between Ii and New York avenue.
Mrs. Il. RICHARDS will commence the second
gear of her Seminary for Young Ladies, September
the purpose, and fitted up with the best furniture.
The young ladies will have access, free of charge,
to the library, and the large and beautiful collection
Of neto apparatus in the Union Academy. They
will also have the privilege of attending the semi
monthly Lectures on Philosophy, Chemistry, SC,
by the Principal of The Union Academy" Cir
culars obtained a above
Anr g-cnd3M
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Photographic.
The Victia.s at Harana

BosToN, August ga letter received here
from Havana states that the fifty men shot there
bad in the first place, taken town, and held il for
desperate situation which made them attempt TO
escape.
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Railroad lsubscriptions in louisville.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 23.-The vote taken to-
day the question OF the city subscribing one
million of dollars to the Louisville and Nashville
railroad, and two hundred thousand dollars to the
Jacksonville and Columbus railroad. The vote
has not yet been counted, but enough has been
certained to show that both subscriptions have car
ried by some 400 majority,
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ORANGE AND ALExANDRIA RAILRoAp.-On the
18TH instant the court of the county of Culpepcr
taken, on the fourth Thursday in October next,
upon subscription to the stock of the company of
n sum not exceeding forty thousand dolars. The
counties OF Orange, Madison, aud Rappahannock,
will doubtless 70 low the good examne ~ c,,insnr
and secure at once the opening of this link in the
great southwestern railway AIerGndrid Gazette.
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For SALE.

d. A convenient two-story brick house. with
Aiin basement, brick stable, and brick walls, stu
atcd on Thirteenth street, between and New
York avenue For terms inquire Of John McClcl
land, on New York avenue, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets
Aug 2l-3uf
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CENTRAL ACADEMY,
Second Story OF Old Medical College, Cor
OF u aud Ncnlh Stree Is.

or Il aud Tenth Streets.
TENHE DUTIES OF THIS INSTIT UTION will be
Il resumed Monday, September let. We have n
large and well ventilated room for the school, GO
by 30 feet,) furnished with Boston desks &C, and
use other apartments for REGULATIONS. Our desire
is to improve pupils by kind and unrcmiting
attention to their studies and morals and therefore
hope to enjoy reasonable share of the patronage
of Christian parents, who wish their well edu-
Gated. Circulars may be obtained at the office OF
the Republic, at the Bookstores of A. Gray, Taylor
and Maury, and Il. Farnham, or of ourselves at
the old College. JAMES NOURSE,
JOS. HARVEY NOURSE.
Aug 26-d2w intel and Union
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Stock Markek.

New YoRK, Aug. 25-p m.-The market for
Government stocks is unchanged. Canton has de-
cncd 5 per snare.
Flour, Genesec, 81 a "a ~; State brands SO 81;
wheat unchanged; Gales 1000 bushels mixed corn
at 90 cents; tobacco steady sales Of Kentucky at
s. 81. Cotton firm; middling uplands 81 cents.
Whisky 223 cents.
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GOLD PENS BY w. FIFE.-rhese Pens, for
VI strength, smoothness, and delicacy of point,
approach more nearly to the quill pen, and arc the
best in the exhibition. Report of he Judges Of the
Franklin Institute Exhibition Of 1850.
Fife's Oblique Gold Pen differs from all others
IN curving or detecting fifteen to thirty degrees 70
with the paper, and will be preferred by many
writer's to any other. The sole agent for the pa
tentee for Washington city is the undersigned, at
whose bookstore they may be examined.
Aug 20 FRANCk TAYLOR.
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MISS l.. THOMSON will reopen her School for
lFA Young Ladies' on the first Monday in Sep
tember, corner of Ii and Ninth streets.
Her course of instruction comprises all the
branches of an English education, with the French
language, Drawing, Painting, and every descrip-
ton of Plain and Ornamental Needlework She
hopes by continued attention to the morals of her
pupils, well to their advanccmcntin their va
rious studies, to merit continuance OF the encour-
ngemcnt che has already received.
Corner of III and Ninth streets, Washington.
Aug 25-dtSepu
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LITrELL's LIVING AGE. No, 3sI-I2s cts.
CONTENTS
1. Scotland before the Reformation Quarterly
ReuietD.
2. Regulation of Trades in Prussia Times.
3. Modern Chemistry--E Edinburgh Rsvieto
4. Kaleidoscope Of Anecdotes and Aphorisms--
Examiner.
.. Jungle Recollection Frdser's Wagdsine.
b. The Temptation Cham6eTs'S Tracts TOR The
People.
Poetry In Pace; Punch to Lord Brougham.
wAsuNaroN, December 81, 1915.
or all the Periodical Journals devoted to Litera-
turc and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appeared to me 70 be the most
useful. 1t contains, indeed, the exposition only Of
the current literature of the English language, but
this, by it's immense extent and comprehension, in
cludes portraiturc of the human mind in the ut
mostexPansion OF the PERCENTAGE.
J. q ADAMS.
Published weekly at SO year, by
Il. LlITELL & Co, Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHILLING TON,
Aug. 2S-dtrw&wlw corner Of Pa. nY. and q st..
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Michigan Iiailrodd.

TOLEDO, ONO, August 22-Thc Michigan and
Southern railroad is now finished from this city 10
the Indiana State line, and commenced run
ming over il day. The whole distance now
traversed is two hundred and forty miles.
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VIRGINIA LOCOMOTIVE AND CAR
WORKS, Wolfe sfeset and Rir'r Potomac
Alexandria, Va.-SMITH & PERKINS, Pro.
prietors,
MANvFAcTuRE
Locomotive Engines aud Tenders
Marine and Stationary Eugines and Boilers
Chilled Car Wheels md Axl,s
Patent Chilled and Wrought Slip. tire
Machinery and Castings generally.
The undersigned, having erected very extensive
shops, and procured the most modern machinery
and TOOLS prepared 10 execute orders for Loco
motive Engines, Cars, and machinery Of all kinds,
with despatch, and on the most favorable terms.
r. c. SMITH,
Late Of the Alexandria Iron Works.
THATCHER PERKINS,
Late Master Of Machinery the Bait. and Ohio
Railroad. Aug 20-lm
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APPOINTMENT IN LouIsIANA.-ihc Baton Rou gre
Democratic Advocofe announces that Governor
Walker has appointed Colonel r.. G. Nicholas, ex
United States Senator, to the office of State Super
intendent OF Public Schools. in the place of Alex
nnder Dimitry, resigned.-N, o. True Della.
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DfaM of Colonel Ross

BosToN, August 25.--CoIonel Ross of the 18th In
iantry, died here yesterday at the Revere House.
He was formerly of Maryland.
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The BOARD OF ALpERMES, yesterday evenings
confirmed the nomination, made by the Mayor, OF
William Barr, scavcnger of the First Ward, in
the place of J. T. McGlue, rejected
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CORPORATION STOCK wanted by
" July I4-tf CHUBR, SCHENCK & Co

HoRPORATIoN STOCK wanted by
~ July l4-n CHUBB, SCHENCK co.
NEW GOoDs.-Thc subscribers beg leave to
lN inform their customers that they have just re-
ccvcd supply of the following articles, to
which they invite attention, namely:
Black Chaly for mourning dresses
Do Grenadinc do do
Do Poult d'soie, Gro dc Rhine, and India silks
Do Bombasins and silk Warp Alpacas, very
light
Do and fancy Bereges and do LANES
Fancy French Organdie and Lawns
Plain and figured Jackonets foadrcsses
Do Swiss and Polka Muslins
Black and fancy Foulard Silks
French embroidered Chcmse.s, Cuffs and Col
lars, of every variety and price
Very handsome lace and embroidered under
Sleeves
Ladies' gauze, merino and silk Vests
Richardson's and Gray = undrcsscd Irish Linens
English and American bleachcd long Cloths
Ladies' and gentlcmcn's kid, silk, and isle
thread Gloves
Also, every description of gentlemen's and
youths Wear, and great variety OF other
Goods all Of which will be disposed Of on the
most accommodating torms
We also beg leave to call the attention of house
keepers TO our new supply Of
Linen and cotton Shectipgs, damask Table
cloths
Napkins, Towclling, whitcand coored Alarseillcs
and Allendale Quite
Table aud Piano Covers, embroidered and lace
Curtains
White and buff Linen for Window Blinds
English and French Curtain Chintzc5
Al, Sd, and OF white Mattngs
Al, 81, and 6-l fancy colored Ma tings, new
style
Al, sd, and Ga plain and coIored 'coa Mat
ungs
Very superior English and American floor Oil
cloths, new designs, and very handsome
And n large stock of French and English Yclve
Tapestry
Brussels, 5-ply, and Ingram Carpets, at very re
duccd priccs.
HO0E, BROTHER & co.
May 2l-.ifdf
THesAPEAEkE AND OHIO CANAL BON Dr.
" fur sale. Land Warrants yvaptrd CHECKS ON
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THE CRIMINAL CouRT meets this morning. The
business before il embraces the motion heretofore
made by the counsel of John Day, convicted of the
murder of his wife, for new trial.
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THE MAYOR WAsHISeToN, yesterday even.
ing, transmitted to the City Councils his annual
message; which was laid upon the table and ordered
to be printed.
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[Lavacca (TsrGs) Commercial, Oh.

MovNT SAVAGE, MD.-This place continues to
be the scene of busy operations. The iron mill is
engaged in the manufacture Of the compound rail,
which has acquired 30 high acharncter throughout
the whole country; large quantities of FIRE brick
are turned out daily which have no superiors in
the world. Mr.. YIELDS mill for the saving of
cross ties continues in successful operation having
surpassed the most sanguinc expectations of the
proprietor. In the mean time, the work on the
extension Of the Mount Savage road is progressing
rapidly, and large number of hands are receiv-
ing constant employment. When this road is fin
ished passengers from Cumberland will have only
to ascend the hill from the Frostburg or Borden
mines TO reach the town of Frostburg.
Cumberland Civiiian
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HLAGErT & DODsOS. dealers in all kinds Of
" Furniture Dry Goods, have the honor OF an
nouncing To the citizens Of Washington George
town, Alexandria, and enyirons, that the following
description Of goods in their line have just been
ceived and sale
Velvet Tapestry Carpetings, in superb body, fin
ish, and combination of coors
Brussels do do at unusually low prices
Do do do for steps
English three thread Brussels plain do
All the above goods in patterns and styles
never before offered in this couatry for sale.
Elegant Administer, velvet, chenea, and tufted
Rugs to match the above.
Imperial and extra 3-ply carpetings, of great
weight of body and beauty Of color
Double Ingram in do do
Also, Rugs and Door Mats to match.
All housekcepers and those intending TO furnish
most respectfully invited to our warerooms
that they may examine for themselves We
sure them that in consequence of certain adYan-
tages we possess our goods can be sold at consd-
crably less prices than elsewhere.
Aug l6-d2w CLAGETT * DODSON.
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The CRors OF TExAs.-In looking over our ex
changes from the different sections of the State
with Wow to learning something in relation to
the growing crop generally, (now that the season
is sufficiently advanced for something like certain.
ty in what is said upon this subect) we are pleased
to find that Notwithstanding the crop has fall
far short of what il would have been but for the
drought, except in some sections-Bexar county
for instance, where the yield it is said will exceed
that of any previous year-still shall have no
lack OF bread. And as to the cotton crop, learn
that it is nearly wholly destroyed on the plan
tations and that the worm is extending its ravages
on the Guadalupe, and the region above. This
much we say in relation to the crop of middle and
western Texas. As to the state of things in the
east, we not sufficiently advised to give any
thing satisfactory.