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THOS. n. CARTER.


= WESTHAM PLANK ROAD COMPANY
Tie anQua! meeting of n. Stockholders in the Westham
Raj Company will be held the second Monday the lOth
VA The Farmers Bank OF Virginia. nj II O'Clock NJ
n = "NayIo D. w. IIAXALL. President.
g HOLLY w GOD CEMETER The annual
< trc ol tie Hollywood Cemetery Comnany viii be held
~ u r.unus Charles Ellis & Co, Tn TUESDAY next,
aGr vi Nay at O'Clock IN the afternoon.
.-t!m WM. II IiAXALL, Secretary.
r. THE LADIES OF the Village Church propose holding
raat Charlotte Court House, the 3lst of April and
y: Tie cHilcmen and ladies' OF this and The ADJOINING
4 Iss respectfully invited TO attend.
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reQueu, requested become candidate for the Office OF
s,ate within the district in which reside hereby declare
elected will TO the utmost Of my ability, discharge
duties nelien, the office with skill, discretion and zeal
ln,l1s-cit HENRY II. HARRIS.
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IMPORTANT TO PHYSICIANS.

DESIRE sell my (Ciay Hill oi 200 ecres) and location
commanding the OF one hundred Iamlesmay oil
them large olrrssuatcd in Amherst county Va miles
and the James River anil k:nd%a Compa
ny's Canal the red land district remarkable Tor The natural
ly of lis soil Any Farmer Physician desiring mite
rcuurc with medicine with capital OF rom 5000 10 slJ
oca himself 70 great advantage y making immediate aPpica
ion post paid further 10 the aubcriDe al Tobacco
Row Pos, Office, Amherst county Va -
49,, G-cG ROY r.. SCOTT.
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= ro ruE YoTERs oF .ouIsA CoUNTY.

. hereby myself candidate for the office OF
and respectfully solicit, your surfaces Having
Than twenty teaching and praccng
: confidently appeal 70 ali who have had an opportunity
gS say whether competent 10 discharge the
.elnor the office Should il be pleasure to elect
tge nysei: discharge faithfully. the utno: OF my
q. tic duties Of The Office
4 M, iSrwIw MERIWETIIER WRIGHT.
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JOHN NJ. LATHAM,
A1'TOR.NE Y Il r La w,

ATTORNEY ar La w,
WASHINGTON Cry. ID. c.
TbRACTeES nthc several Courts OF the District "i Columbia
ANY business pertinent his profession. which he
ed 10 his care prom; lie
Messrs. SELpgS WIrHgRs Il Co.,
Gen. JS0. NJ McCALLA, Washin5on,D. e.
JAMES ]. MILLER, Esq
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HENRY r. JONES.

rs COSSTABLE.-FELLow-CI oP THE TOWN OF
30 MANCHESTER ASp.corSTY OF CHESTERFIELD: Being Wen
anon. you o The last thirty ve years and have before
| officer the satisfaction OF ALL by the
numerous friends again declare myself eandidate
office Should be pleasure elect me- will use eve
si.rion my power general satisfaction and will dis
(aelhr duties OF said office the best OF my ability.
Iy,..r "a Mag
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=
TIME subscriber living the iiugeno Springs VIII max i
pains having them g neat and strong
Of certificates could given their reputation ana
Others durability saving grain and labor ouhS suu
scrber unnecessary they generally Known
may please early application They can Dc
ed Ferry Mills the canal ana al
on te Danve Rail Road They will also be FOUND Tor SAFE al
VIM Pamers and Joseph S. Wahas Agricultural Warehouses
Richmond. . ,,, .s "a o., Mining
Communications mail addressed "Chesterheid Coa Mining
Post Office" "Marn Depot" will meet prompt
lq-cW2W- ). SoSDi.
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MRS. c. VlGLINI, l0l Main street will open her a.
W. SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES OF MILNE ~
RI, TUESDAY April 21lh consisting OF all the latest 81
mpOraon selected BY her Tor this market which she
uy The attention Of her and the public general
w. April 23-cSC2w
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w
Y6aIE undersigned having formed partnership under inc se
IneE general business this city have taken the
No ST street. dos below Mcss Purcell Laid d Co.
7. I MOORE,
w. McLAIN.
p. T. Moore s. Coz. Importers and dealers Foreign and
Domestic Hardware, received per ships "consiiIiom Ash.
burton aud Western" ull aud complete assortment OF
English Hardware direct the manufacturers III birmingham anu
Sheffield; the manufacturers In THIS country we are Ia
American Goods Our stock
buck bone ivory aud handle Table Knives aud Forks
Ivory handle Table Knives and Forks in sets. 81 pIecea
RODGERS Wostenhclms fine pocket Cutlery
Comm q Pocket Cutlery oil |, 2, aud ! blades
Razurs Scissors and Shears
Trace, Halter. Filth and We'll Chains
Stock, Pad. CuphoGr aud Chest Locks
.Carl,cnters" genuine and imitation Rim Locks
American Locks. various patterns
Files, Chisels and Plane Irons
"Wailron's" Grain and Grass Scyhes
Wedding and Killing Hoes
AnviIs. Vicrs and Smiths Bellows
Castings. Nails and Horse Shoes
"Saylor d. On. ~ Cast and Shear Steel. all Sizes
HNarshali's', do do do do
And all usually Hardware aNin
pcasc our goods exclusively for Cash. enabled 10 sell
he mos, and mined do for cash
friends and the public generally examine stock
=. T. MOORE d co,
No Sc Main street
The subscriber for many years the employment Mesrs w
G Donnau this city, takes pleasure in calling the aten
lion and the public Ia the above lie trusts that with
many experience Hardware trade close attention Ia
his satisfy all who paironze
The firm. the confidence Of the public generally
Feb. 2j--dIw&c2n r. L. MopRE
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e THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE
r W!>TAR'S HaLSaM OF WILD CHERRY, was nitro
sya 1895 has been well tested in all the complaints
WI recommended For ten years II has proved more en-
E re,n.d. for Coughs Colds Influenza Bronchitis, Aslh
Caumai9n, recipient stages than any other mcd'
t ecurcs and surmses have arisen respecting It's COM
pa Physicians have supposed it contain iodine, other
a i:sles contain mercury, and 10 some such
isy attribute singular efficacy As SUCH opinions are
M erroneous. and calculated TO prejudice many persons
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MARINE JOURNAL.
NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE.

49, TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY Oh
10 RCHMONp.-At The request OF many friends respec
announce myself candidate the Office Of Commonwealth
,,:,ney in the Circuit Court OF Richmond.
April 30 ali JOHN Ho"Ahp.
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~ VOTERS OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND Ciii
l. ,Irc, y known 10 that candidate the Office
@ carlan office created BY the Legislature Of vir
on. new For the last nye years Lhave
s Stt in the city Richmond and have thus afforded you
,rua,y OF Judging OF my fitness longer serve you and
a:e YOU 10 your Shetial trust, with The aid
discharge the duties OF the Office merit
'oIt saas ~ V'" rios. w. BOSWELL.
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@ To THE NOTEKS Of ft@kNU En- CUUN.
49, TY-FgLLow CITIZENS: make use Of this method Of
ouncas myself candidate for the Sherihay With ten years
Iencs OF the most business Courts IN the Common
OF the many arduous aud responsible duties
J involves which you will be called upon 10 confer
fall upon duties shall meet my undiv
a'.alon. Your fellow citizen, 5000.
r
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TT0RUNKS, TRUNKS.-A large assortment of Travelling
49, .' - J d. GOODMAN,
April ~ No. Ia4, Main ST. opposite Eagle Square
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.>D TO THE VOTERS OF HANOvER.-Tho
following gentlemen will be votod for Magistrates, In
nr No approaching election under the Conssu
pH 81, HECTOR BOWIE.
""' EDMUND p c. CRUMP,
EZEKIEL S. TALLET,
WIN. S. e.. WICKHAM
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h. CANAL NAVIGATION.
me 81 Of May Packet Boats resume their regular
r.. t!Achburg and Buchanan.
1iaehourg 50 so; TO Buchanan IS.
Ee loi SauntoG also commences on the 81 May. Leave
OUT boats every evening, except Sunday, at O'Clock,
..iie next day at ~ and in Staunton, by Parish d
{ 'ssee' oy9, p. NJ. Faro throl gb only 81 60
BOYD, EDMOND & DAVENPORT.
FANCY CASHMERE PANTS.
"a ahc will be sold at unusual low prices, for cash,
~ ere. s;eu a'ortment Of Ready Made
ss,n DO do
,st,,;"s'tiin do (for dress)
tI., MED camblet Pants (lined)
IL, msellles do
&s , .e sncy linen drill Pants
,s, latest Spnng patterns cut and made in style that
fort The greatest bargains, call on
y j. D. GOODMAN, No. 1874, Main street,
Opposite Eagle Square.
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f. riOHitlS & co.,
SUCCESSORS OF ID. PAINE !. CO., Managers Of Lott
= teries-sian Street, Richmond, Va.
Splendid Schemes FOR May, 1859.
S33.;97. 1900, !, STU!
Susquchanna Lottery. Glass 49, be drawn Baltimore, Wed
priEe OF sa3:3g7 | prize Of s2NC
5000 % l,H
75uu 25 5U
5000 100 loo
Tickets $40; halvce 5; quarters2 81.
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SUNDAY MORNING. FEB. 40. 1859.


Gov b. fALsss, hs American Newspaper Agent author
lied make collections cities OF Boston, New York
aad Philadelphia take anC
subscriptions the required BY receipts will
regarded pay m oees areBoson Congress street
New York, Tribune building Philadelphia northwest corner
THIRD Chestnut stIoets
GO Mr. G. JAAxs, No. Harrison street, Cincinnati Ohio
travelling agent States assisted by Jons
T. DEsr, Dr. j. A. WApswoRrH, ALnG r. LAws JAaEs RurH
KSroRD, Dr. LORI EDWARDS g. M L. WsEaAs and o. A. Ee
0M ISRAEL f. JAsEs, ls2 South Tenth street. Phllade
phia is travelling agent assisted by H. WELD
JsHs CoLLISs, JANIS DEKRIEs A. KIRK WxLLKsToN Y.
Evans PEnHK LooxE, GEoRaE p BurroE. Jos. Burros
GoopIs WILLIAM ConEy, ISAAC NJ BopIsE, and WALTER
THOMPSON
gsmr HsSET NJ Lewis, ofMon,gonery Alabama Is our gen
travelling Of Alabama Tennessee
sisted by his James o. and samuel ID. Lewis.
0 Mr. sRAEL f. JAMES No lo2 South Tenth street, Philade
pha Is authorized collections for in
York, Boston, PhiIsdelpla and Baltimore
Q-Reeelpis from either Of The above will be good.
QS-EswARps 6AsroRp, Co.. agents
the United States, London, Liverpool have been appointed
for the Unon, authorized TO receive
and this paper Their Office In London II
ceam and in Liverpool at No. Columbia Buildings
This Is connected this country with the
house Of Adams Co., agents. and entitled
dence of our friends abroad.
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. We happy 10 learn that the last arrival from San
francisco brings an account OF the election OF Colonel
Weller to The Senate OF the United States He Is tried
and able democrat and his presence will be hailed by the
friends Of this assurance that the public sen
ment Of California in unchanged accord with that of the
Union at large the principles and doctrines which are
needed to develop our resources on the Pacific That
State already an empire exporting than many of the
Oldest kingdoms OF Europe, and destined to effect change
in the commerce Of the world which will be as sudden
we trust II will be saluary and permanent All tina, is
needed is wise forecast on The part oil our government
in facilitating and moi obstrucng the many advantages
which are to flow from it's immense mineral and agrcu
tual wealth Already this wealth makes the idea of rail-
road across the Rocky mountains more improbable
than was one twenty years ago connecting Philadelphia
with Piltsbug II is thus that the progress OF our ns
tuons is outsrpped by the physical power which they
create and that the for enterprise in the arts of
commerce, agriculture, and manufactures. though ex.
tended in unparalleled degree offers nothing 10 change
the confidence with which cherish the hope that our
federal system is not weakened by the accession Of new
and distant States
To California belongs, in great degree, the response
bity Of seeing that distance changes in resi- the
force which binds States together and she could
give more satisfactory pledge OF her Than by
commencing her under the auspices Of democratic
principle and policy She into the Union, as Louis
will be glorious RELAXATION of the old federal
policy, which refused 10 extend territorial limits from
unwilliDgness 10 trust the people.
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Wine NOMINATIONS IN ISpnsA;-Thc wing State con-
dsv last made the following nominations for State Off
Nicholas McCarty. for governor; William Williams.
ID Mcclure. auditor; Achilles Williams, treasurer;
Aaron Wood superintendent Of public schools Hoo, G.
Dewey and Messre Mcdonald and Gookins, Tor judges
OF the supreme court"
The convention passed resolutions insrucng the dele
gates from Indiana in the Wing National Convention TO
vote for General Scott for President and John u Crtten
den Tor Vice President
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Con enthusiastically.

SESArE.-After numerous petitions had been presented
Mr. Mallory reported bill TO provide for the establish
ment OF a naval depot at Key West.
Mr.. Clemens concluded his remarks OF yesterday
in defence of his upon the compromise measures
aud was followed by Mr.. Rheu in reply after which
on motion by Mr.. Gwin. the further consideration OF
the compromise resolution postponed until March
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NEW GOODS NEW eooDsi NEW aooDs'-Ju'
IN received
10 splendid embroidered Grape shswls
IS do plain do do
$50 yards broc ade striped, and piaid silks
ESQ do "a, 8, and A dc Rine black silks
1900 do new style berege dc isiBs
400 do best quality French moussclincs
700 do French gingham-, very handsome
$50 do neat figured French chntzes
10 dozen clear lawn bandkeTchieis
cartons embroidered do
30 pieces plaid cambrcs
10 do dress patterns 6ne-doed muslins
Plain Swiss musns, Nansook musllns
Book musins, white caubries
a5 pieces black alpacas
do Barkey Irish linens
Russia diapers, buckaback diapers table dainask
Dsmask napkins, cloths, cnssimercs
Vcstings curtain muslns
so pieces and rod naupels
1000 yards bleached cotrops, from 81 10 lbA cents
5000 do 5i and 1874 blcscbed shectings
do do do 81 len cents
S bales he'd ticking some on cents
$500 yards English csicoos, at cents
1000 do ngran and ply carpets
200 do velvet nd tapestry carpets
500 do rag carpets, at o5 cents per yard o,r,,r,
Feb l3-3taw2wif
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o,noE OF oonNI.sIosEa o. Punuo BvILDII

Oruos COMMISSIONER o PurLIo BurLpIsss,.
wAsHrraTor, February ., $50
PROPOSALS will he received AZ this Omce mnsii
three O'Clock Thursday, the 9sh nsfsn fof iun's"nl
for be ordered for lighting ne M
otnef p"pc
ings and grounds ss may Be be lighted.
pose 70 mshs the and the thousand feet when nsy
WIN. Easily,
Feb 7-9sw3w Commissioner Of Public Buildings
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The WRECK or THE UsrTEp STATES sTrhA, u. coz.
souRr--A letter from John y. Gowan, eesq,,t sps
tractor for removing the remains OF me un "a sisrs
that ali the machinery has been removed e., n,
shafts, which would be taken out in the sP'h nv rrts
liph, which had been kept for eight years over H
has been dispensed with He further say ,bsa D.,
more ia three weeks in removing the s'ea"
English accomplished in three years
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HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.

extending The lime Of the commission under the conyen
ton with Brazil
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
The following bill from the House was read first and
second lines BY unanimous CONSENT ard referred TO the
Committee OF Claims:
An act for the relief oil Charles D Matthews, Charles
Wood and James Hall
The following bills from The House severally
read first and econd times by unanimous CONSENT and
referred TO the Committee on Pensons
An act for the relief OF Cornelius Hughes, OF Ten
nessee.
An act for the relief Of FfaRcis Tribou.
An act for the relief OF James Wright it,
An act for the relief of John Mcintosh.
An act Tor the relief OF chabod Weymouth.
An act for the relief OF John Kerbaugh,
ORDER or BUSINESS
The PRESIDENT. The resolutions on the table will
now be taken up, The first the resolution offered BY
The senator from Wisconsin. MIR. WALKER
Mr. WALKER hope that may now be passed over
informally
Mr.. ATCHlSON. ] move, Mr. President that the
previous orders be postponed and that the Senate pro-
coed 10 The matter under consideration yesterday.
The PRESIDENT. The unfinished business OF yes.
teday comes up at one O'Clock unless the Senate order
otherwise
Mr. ATCHISoN hope il will be taken up now
The question being put the motion was agreed TO-
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS
Mr. CLEMENS concluded his remarks, and was fol-
lowed by Mr. RHETT in reply. Their speeches, being
reserved for revision, will be published hereafter.
Mr.. ATCHlSON moved that the Senate proceed 10 the
consideration Of executive business.
The PRESIDENT. Ii will be necessary first TO dis
pose Of the compromise resolution, which has been
der consideration else the whole debate would have
been ont OF order.
Mr.. GWIN, lmove, then, that the further consdera.
lion OF the resolution be postponed until Tuesday, March
To- and that il be the order of the day
The question being taken, the motion was agreed 10.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
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HEALYs Great webster Ptcture.IesIy,s large picture
III Of Webster replying IIaypc the Senate In 1880 comprising
also oed portraits Of many senators and other
who will be exhibition, and ne safur
the 2ist instant from o'clock until sunset every day,
(sunday and Mondays eSceped council room City
Hall which has been kindly granted to Mr. Hesy for The purpose ny
koard OF Common Council.
Admission Us tickets be obtained at
the door. Feb o0--da&eod5w
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CEILING OFF WINTER STYLES AT COsT.-The sub
scnbers respectfully invite attention of the ladies and all
wishing purchase very bargain dress silks
determined offer their stock OF prime
make supplies We the following styles:
Is figured silks In dark and medium shades
Is do dress patterns, better grades
10 do rich dark plaid silks
IS do dark low-priced plaid silks
10 do small plaid silks, for spring wear
10 do plaid India silks do do
~ nch figured fouad silks do
do light plaid poplins
Light and dark colored watered silks
We have remaining 30 dress those rich
which VIII be offered something below the
mentioned wishing them the
n season. CLhGBTT, NEWTON, MAY, d co.
Feb 25-eo3
yHENCH EmbroIderies ut cost.-we have the following
variety;
10 rich embroidered CHEMISTS
o5 do with plain fronts low priced
25 imitation lace
extra embroidered muslin capes
With n large unhmmod muslin, cambria, and
bishop lawn coilars. - .. -. -
Feb 95-3r2w
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nRY Goods Cash.-we commence this day 10
goods prime Tor cash Persons
the opportunity OF
goods the usunl price There hum
stock must be Sold
compelled for spring supplies We deem need
wishing buy will ind almost
article 10 ladies' gntcmens cbi6rens wcnr,
carpets rugs housekeeping dry goods generally
cali Is solicited prove assertion. .
Opposite Centre Market, between 7i md s,h streets
YohI u Iaff
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WINTER ROUTE TO onIcAcomTna. e Michigan

WINTER ROUTE TO CHICAGo.-Trsins Of Michigan,
hern Northern Indiana railroads daily Sundays
ercepe dD follows:
Leave Monroe Toledo si5, M arrive Laporte
D. passengers plank road Is miles TO
Nichgan Civ miles Ansvonh and by
Chicsgo February through Chicago
AMI arrive Monroe and Toledo ut 545
Fort Wayne Stug; with Logans
DO l. Lafayette Indianapolis South Bend and other
the line, with principal towns north and south
Al Toledo line at 5,45, a. with the
lue by and railroad TO Cleveland,
Erie, Dunkrk, and Buffalo
Cleveland take cars all the way TO Psburg
- miles staging Philadelphia and New
Z. +. WILLIAMS, Superintendent.
AprIAs, Jan. Ia, 1852. Jan 2s-dn
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GALES that be mnde.We have in the follow
~ which be sold, make for spring
stock:
100 pieces silk, various styles
80 do mousseline de ane, all grades, some very nice
for l2J1
IS do fine cashmeres
20 do mernoes all good coors
30 do Paramaira cloths, all colors and grades
IS do whte red, aud yellow fannes
100 do dark cassmeres, all grades
10 do overcoaiings
10 do black and colored French cloths
20j do dark caicoes
l5S pairs blankets all grades to which especial attention Is
100 dozen ladies' and gcnilemen hid gloves Aexandre
make
IS do ladies' winter hosiery, all grades
10 do genilemen's hosiery
20 do do under and drawers
Is do lades' updervess
With all styles OF ladies' and gentlemens
and carpets, rugs, oil cloths, &C.
VERIFY s. MILLER,
Jan g7-lmoiu Penn. av, between 7th and 9Th
[IntJ
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extending the ms Of tie commission under the conyen.
ton with Brazil
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-04-14


"Frank, you will not leave met"
"No, dearest, am close beside you
II do not see you, Frank" she said
very family.
"Here, dearest Mary. rest your hand
upon my shoulder. Do you not know me
now?" 43T Hs
"Yes," she said, as faint sweet smile
stole across her pallid face. 81 am hap
py--very-happy--" and as pure a soul
as ever winged its way TO the bosom OF its
God, had passed from our earth forever
We staid for some time kneeling beside
all that remained Of our young friend, and
then strove to vile Frank from his sad
position. 1t was long before | could pre-
vail upon him to relinquish his place-but
let me draw veil over this picture
Though nearly twenty years have passed
since its occurrence, my memory dwells
as freshly and as painfully upon it, as if it
had been but yesterday; and even after so
long lapse OF time, my old hand trem.
bles as it holds the pen, and strives to
trace that narrowing scene upon the paper.
Poor Mary Lester! il ever pure and
guileless spirit left this earth, it was thine"
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HISTORICAL ANECDoTE.

AS II Is well known IN the anna OF our
naval history, Commodore Jones. while
in command of the sloop. .ofwar "Wasp."
after short but hard fought action, cap
tured the British sloop "Frolic," his supe-
rior in force as acknowledged by the ene-
my themselves. Shortly after the action
both vessels were captured by the seventy
four "Poicteurs, Commodore Jones being
unable to escape in consequence of inju-
ries sustained in his encounter. The
Wasp" and "Frolic" were both taken as
prizes to Bermuda, from which place the
American officers were sent home, and
exchanged. The WASP" was repaired
and fitted out as British cruiser, and at
tached to the squadron at that time engag.
ed in the blockade OF New York harbor,
of which the ''Poictsrs" was the flag ship.
While attending to these new duties the
ship and crew met with an awful fate. In
the midst Of an awful thunder storm, at
night. the crew Of ship miles distan,
were startled by tremendous explosion
Immediately succeeding burst Of thun-
der and lightning, when the whole heavens
we're illuminated in the direction of the
"Wasp," for a few, moments, when night
again spread her sable mantle over the
troubled waters. The i'll fated "Wasp''
was never again seen, and not until the
deep shall yield up its treasures will all the
secrets Of that fatal night be revealed.
The ocean was dotted with fragments, but
not soul survived to tell the tale.
Commodore Jones, in relating this an.
ecdote, suggested reason for the ca.
tastrophe. While in command Of the
"Wasp," he was careful that conductors
were rugged to every mast; for he consid.
cred the ship in special danger from the
effect Of lightnings, as the mizen mast
stepped through the magazine. In his
engagement with the "Frolic," his spars
and rigging were cut to pieces, and in her
subsequent repairs at Bermuda by her
captors, doubtless the same precautions
were not observed. The bolt that struck
the mast must have communicated imme-
diately to the magazine, and destroyed at
once both crew and ship.