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HIGHWAY OF THE OcEAN.-An article in Cham
bers's Journal, entitled Steam around the Cape %
contains the following explanatory remarks:
Persons who do not pay special attention to
nautical matters are likely enough to suppose that
considering the large number of vessels at sea- the
surface OF the great ocean must be dotted over
almost in every part with the sails Of the countless
fleet This, however, is not the case; the ocean,
like the land. has its frequented highways and it's
wide regions Of loneliness. If an observer, fur
nished with forty Herschel- telescope power of
vision, could be elevated to height great enough
to give him view of the whole Allan he would
ing one another upon certain lines along a very
Irregular course, while over a very large portion
of the surface not a sail would be visible
"Thus he would the ships which leave this
country for the Cape of India pursue at the first
q southwesterly course until they reached the
neighborhood OF Madeira, then keep more directly
to the south, at a safe distance from the African
coast until they crossed the line; then atretch
away again to the southwest, in the direction of
South America, till they gain the of westerly
winds; and finally, making a rather sharp tnrn
into these winds. go bowling along before the to
the eastward until they arrive at the Cape or else
if so directed, pass to the southwark of it.
"On the return voyage similar circuitous route
reversed, the widest circuit, or deviation from the
direct line, being made in the northern instead of
the southern hemisphere. In the extensive spaces
on either side of these frequented routes few YES
sells Will be seen. Here and there African ira
der might occasionally be perceived, lodging from
port to port; or SLAYER scudding swiftly across
the ocean-perhaps with a royal cruiser following
steadily upon her track, like fierce bloodhound
in pursuit"
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| nIPLoMACY-THE Law OF NATIONS
IL CONSULAR LAW.-De Cussy-Diction-
naire du Diplomatic ct du Consul; volume, Leip-
sic, 1876.
LDe Clercq ct De valiat-Guide Pratigue des Con.
late; volume, Paris, 1851.
suMensch-M Manuel Pratique du Consulate yo'.,
eipsic, 1916.
Moreuil-Manuel des gents Consulaires; VOL.
Paris. 1850.
On Consuar Establishments, by D B. Warden,
vo' ume, printed Tin Engish) at Paris, 1878.
De Cussy-Reglements Consuiaires; volume.
Leipsic, 1851
wicquefort-LAmbassadeu ct SEES Fonctions;
volumes, Cologne, IT'S.
Wolf-Principes du Droit de la Nature ct des
Gems; volumes, Amsterdam, 1885,
De Vera-Le Parfait Ambassador; 2 volumes
Leyden, 1903.
De Martens-G uide Diplomatique; volumes,
Paris, 1887.
Fiynn's British Consuls Handbook; volume,
London.
Green on Consular Service; volume, (pam-
Henshaw's Manual for United States Consuls;
volume, New York, l849.
Pufendorf-Droit de la Nature ct des Gems;
volume, Basic, 1850.
Puffendorf-Droit de la Nature, done into Eng
lish by Carew; l volume, London, 1928.
Grotiue-Droit de la Guerre ct de la Paix; VOL
Basic, l746.
Grotius-Droit de la Guerre, translated into
English; i volume, London, 1913.
MeiselECours de Style Dpomatique; vols.
Eiiiot's Diplomatic Code.
Barlamaquiss Natural and Polite Law.
Rutherford's Institutes.
Vattel's Law of Nations.
Chitty's haw OF Nations.
Wheaton's Law Of Nations.
Whsaton's History of Nations
Widnans4 Hiatory Of Nations.
Poison and Horne,s History OF Nations.
Montesuuien . Spirit at Lave
SDarksT Diplomatic Cosreepoudence.
Watts American State Papers: and numeroua
books on the same and other branches of Political
Science. many e Ehich arr just imported direct
from London and Paris BY
April 81 FRANCK TAYLOR.
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INDIA RUBBER GOODS.

n HODGMAN, No. 81 Maiden Lane and 8
H.. Nassau street, (irst corner from Broadway
respectfully invites the attention of his old custom
ers, and mercha nts throughout the country gener
ally to his stock of India Rubber Goods Of his own
manufacture, viz:
Goats, Capes, Ponchos, Pants, Overalls, Leg
gings, Cape, Gloves and Mttens. Life Preservers,
Overshoes, Carriage Cloths, Piano Covers Machine
Betting, Steam Packing, Door Springs, &C.; and
every description of Rubber Goods man ufactured
will also be found above.
My goods defy competition or comparieon-are
warranted proof against decomposition in any eli
mate, and are offered for sale in large small
quantities, upon the best terms. Orders solicited
and promptly attended to by
D HODGMAN,
q Maiden Lane and So Nassau st., NY
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GILLIES & BYRNE, after years of experience
" in the manufacture of genuine first claes En-
amelled Furniture, take pleasure in informing
their old patrons. and the public generally that they
still continue to sell at rates far below all compe
tition, their assortment being the mostextensive
and varied of any establishment in the United
States, being made throu bout of the fret class of
materials and kiln dried wood, from the latest
Partisan and Italian styles. Persons of the most
peculiar tastes in regard to color, shading, orna
menting, &C., can always find their taste suited
at warerooms. Our facilities are such ae
BILE US to finish at the shortest notice Sets in num-
Der and style, ordered, in the shortest space of
time. written guarantee in all cases will be
given, if required, on all Furniture sold at our
establishment in regard to it's being proof against
heated rooms or tropical climate Orders
through the post punctualy attended to- The great
est bestowed in boxing that the least injury
will not be sustained in transportation. Mattresses,
Pillows, Palliasses Sc, &C., at the lowest rates.
GILLIES & BYRNE,
No 452 Broadway, New York, below Grand street,
east side; will remove May let to No. 546,
few doors above Spring street.
ROBERT GlLLIEs,
THOMAS JAY. BYRNE. Jan 27-3m
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iii 81 REPUBLIC.
BYpTELEGRAPH.


( AscfW StesMtoat Disnster- Mere Gold. ~
Nsw OsisANs, April 2.--The steamer United
states haa arrived from AspinwaIl, with California
dates Ia the let fnstant zen = -
Inc steamer Independence was lost on the 18th
OF Feoruary of Marearetta leland While stternnt.
20 run her ashore ia storm, she took fire from
the neat OF the furnaces. She bad five hundred
passengers on board. The boats were all swamped.
Inc passengers sprang into the sea, and ! hum
Greo and nifty totwo hundred of them were lost
~ Ina names spread to the powder magazine, which
D,ew op' tearing away the stern Of The boat, and
oiowln9 many persons into the sea. The survivors
iound tnemseives on barren island, and suffered
off BY whalers = - - - '"A'n
In. Inc city Of Marysville has been again inun-
The steamer California left San Francisco on
gold. -
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DIED.,

On the 2lst inst, after an illness of few weeks
Mrs. JANE AGNES COOPER
On Friday morning, 22d inst VIM. J. BARRY,
son Of the late FRAsois BARRY, ST., in the 9th
year Of bis age.
On the 23d instant, JOHN r. GRAHAM, aged
years and months son Of HANNAH MORE and
CuRrIs B. GRAHAM.
On the 18th instant, at the residence of his bro.
Their, PATRICK GIVENY, at the advanced age of
70 years.
In Ohio county, Kentucky, the 9th instant.
ANDREW ROWAN. only surviving brother of
the late Judge JOHN RowAS, of Kentucky, at the
advanced age of ninety years.
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By G. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
SALE OF VALUABLE REA


THANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
~ ESTATE.-By virtue of a decree OF the Cir
cult Court OF the District of Columbia, sitting in
equity, for the county of Washington, made in the
cause wherein James Burdine and wife are COM
piainants and George Sheckell, Mary Ann Sheck-
ell, and Rosalie v. SheckelI are defendants, the
subscriber. trustee appointed by said decree, will
sell at public auction on the premises, on We'd
nesday, May Goth, 1858, at s O'Clock p. M, Lot
No. s. in Square SIG, with the Improvements. This
lot is most eligibly located on the south side OF
Maryland avenue, Immediately opposite the Gov
eminent Green Houses, containing 1870 square
feet of ground, fronting from l25 to 100 feet on
Maryland avenue The Improvements are hand
some frame building, with extensive back build
ings. admirably calculated for an extensive board
ing house or tavern.
Terms of sale: One-fifth in cash; the residue in
four pa yments of s, IL, 10, and ~ months, with
endorsed notes. to be approved by the trustee; and
on full payment of the whole amount deed will
be made By the trustee conveying such title as the
court vested in him, at the expense ofthe purchaser.
BENZ. p. SMITH. Trustee.
G. W. BOTELER, Auct.
Anril 22-eodts rUnion1
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NEW GOODS.-WILLIAM TUCKER, Lane
IN & fuckers Building, Pennsylvania avenue,
between A. and 9th streets, takes pleasure in in
forming his customers and the public generally
tat he has just returned from New York with an
elegant assortment of Spring and Summer Goods,
suitable for gentlemen's wear, which be is ready
to make up in his usual style at the shortest notice
and on the most reasonable terms for cash.
Mar25-dlm
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NoNcUPArIvE WILLs.-Among the decisions of
the court of appeals reported in the New York
EUenins Post is an interesting case of the captain
of vessel, who, having been suddenly attacked
by cholera, orally declared his wishes in reference
to the disposition of his estate in the presence of
witnesses These oral declarations were admitted
to probate BY the Surrogate, and his decision has
been sustained by the court of appeals.
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ANALOGOUS RoBBERY-The denizens of Frank
lin street were alarmed yesterday morning by an
at which some passers had the cruelty
to laugh. The cook of a French house in the vi.
cinity was returning from market, having on her
arm basket well filled with meat; and, though
heavily laden, was tripping rapidly along the side
walk, when suddenly she felt violent Jerk, and
perceived that the basket was lightened of large
leg OF mutton. The astonished girl cried Au DO
'e~r az voissr, stop thief! stop thief! But the
rogue flying with the swiftness of deer, was al
ready far of, and before any one could start in
pursuit had disappeared in the direction of West
Broadway. The police should note the descrip-
ton of bis person.; he was a white and red dog of
large size. So says le Courier.
v( Nec York Commercial Adrertiser, 22d
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WHAT CAUSED THE DEArHs.-An eminent che
mist in New York, under the direction of the Dis
trict Attorney, visited the Tos1bs-how appropri.
ate the name-where the four persons died in one
cell from foul air, and tested the condition of the
cell in which the unfortunate men were confined
Upon examination. they discovered the presence
of carbonc acid gas of sufficient strength to set
on fire liquid which placed on the floor of the
cell. The whole affair has been placed in the
hands Of the present grand jury, and some action
will be taken respecting the erection of prison in
more healthy part of the city.-Ledgr.
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LoursiANA.-A Geographic despatch from New
Orleans states that the Democratic members of the
louisiana Legislature have refused to hold eau
Gus for the nomination of candidate for United
States Senator in place of the Hon. Pierre Soule.
The resolution before the Legislature, for a final
adjournment on the I'd of May, has passed both
Houses.
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PROPOSALS FOR REMOvING THE
sHALF-TIDE ROCK, NEAR FALLS
ISLAND, COBSCOCK BAY, MAINE.
ENalHEER DEPARrMEnr,

WAsHINeroN, April 8. 1853.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
~ Office until the 25tb day of May, for removing
the "Hali-tide Rock" near Fal's Island, Cobscock
Bay.
1t is proposed to prosecute the operations until
the level OF the low water of low course of tides
be reached, which would take of ten and q half
(lOa) feet from the present extreme height of the
The estimated cubic contents of the portion to
be removed are 1000 yards, more or less.
The excavated rock may be thrown into the
channel on every side without danger of creating
distractions.
1t is required that the contemplated improvement
be completed before the close of operations In the
coming autumn.
1t is to be distinctly understood that the Govern
ment will not render itself liable for any amount
beyond that which has been appropriated for this
object
and are each to be accompanied by the names of
two responsible sureties for the due fulflment of
the contract.
Payments will be made from time to time equal
to sixty per cent of the contract value of the guam
tity OF rock removed-the remaining forty per cent
being reserved until the completion of the job. But
no payment shall be made for any portion removed
required level and the work accepted by the agent
Of the Government in charge.
The right is reserved Of rejecting any or all Of
the proposals.
For further information, and for maps of the To-
cality, address Lieutenant JOHN NEWTON, Corps
of Engineers, Augusta, Maine.
Brevet Brig. General and Colonel Engineers.
| To be inserted in the Union, Inteigencer, and
Republic, Washington; Boston Post, Boston, Mas
| sachusetts; Eastern Argus, Portland, Maine, and
Republican Journal, Belfast, Maine, twice week
for one month, and two copies of each paper con-
tanning the advertisement to be transmitted to the
| Engineer Department.
Apr ll-2aw1m
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W-Those who wish DaguerreOtypes taken
in the highest perfection Of the art will call on Mr.
WHITEHuRsr, near Four and half street, on
Pennsylvania avenue, he being the recipient Of
the highest premium awarded to Daguerreotypists
at the late Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics In.
sttute. Mar 26
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GAMUEL W. TUCKER, Merchant Tailor,
y PennsylvAnia avenue, near 18th street, would
respectfuy offer to the inspection of the citizens
Of Washiarton (perma nent an transiens) very
superior assortment of CLOTH. Cassimeres, and
Veatiags, af thu most approved styles and finish,
which be viii be pleased to make to order on
agreeable terms His stock il Ankiraly new and
perfect. ssr-a ~ sapssSS IL y
TO rAtLORs. = Coat, panf and vest
hands wasted Immediately; IN ~ Sofk apship
required: and y: highsstP prices Pa!aa
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NOTICE. All persons interested in the annual
~ assessment of taxable property in the city of
Washington for the year 1853 are hereby informed
that the Board of Appeal will be in session in the
Assessors room, basement story, City Hall, on
Monday, the IL tn instant, from 9 a. m. to D. M,
and will continue from day to day, Sundays ex
cepted, during the same hours, for the purpose of
hearing and deciding upon appeals, until the 26th
instant, inclusive.
T. F. HARNESS.,
Secretary of the Board of Assessors.
AnriI ll-e0td
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LARGE BInD.-The Maysville Express says
thata bird ofextraordinary size, and of an unknown
species, was killed in Bracken county, a few days
since, by Mr. A Mcdonald. II was six feet high,
Its wings measuring seven feet nine inches from tip
10 tip, and white snow.
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M J. DAVIS ksC0. beg to remind merchants
w and dealers that they are the sole agents
for 4. 8. Cleaver's UnEivalled HONEY SOAP, the
only genuine; also for his celebrated Musk BrpUn
Windsor, and other Toilet Soaps. Bears GrSAse,
Clarified Marrows, Shaving Creams, Military
Shaving Soap, sc. 81
ties of English and French Hair and Tooth Brush
es, shell, horn, and buffalo Dressing Combs. and
every description of goods in the fancy and per-
fumery line, which they will sell at the lowest cash
prices: Price lists and samples sent on. when APP
Pned Tor. Merchants will find il well worth their
while to give them call
W. J. DAVIS Co.,
No 40 Courtlandt street, New York,
Mar %2-ow Sole agents for the United States
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NOTICE
Of the reopsning Of the Land Office at Vincennss,
Indtnnn

Indiana.
M HEREAS. by public notice dated the 9Th day
w OF February, 1858, the Land Office at VIM
cEsNKs, in the State of INDIANA, was directed to
be discontinued, and the lands remaining unsold
therein ordered to be attached to and made sub.
]ect to entry at JErFERsoNvILLE. in said State for
the reason that it appeared said unsod lands
amounted to less than 100000 acres; and it now
appearing upon re examination that the unsold
land in said district exceeds that quantity, the
secretary OF the Interior, in virtue Of authority
In him vested, has directed the Teopening of the
ofhce at VIscESNEs, and it is therefore reopened
accordingly.
Lands in the Vincennes district will be subject
TO entry at the land office at vncennes until fur
tner notice. JOHN WILSON,
Commissioner.
GEsEaAL LAND OFFICE, April 20, 1853.
April 25-3taw6w
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VX7HITNEY'S RIFLE REVOLVING PTS
w TOLS.-The undersigned will exhibit and
receive orders for these arms. They are of supe.
ror beauty and finish, certain in their execution,
durable simple in construction, not liable to rust
or get out of order, and are not expensive The
(discharged) cylinder may be detached in an
instant and another (loaded) inserted, and 30 on
to any desired extent. Particularly adapted to
frontier life. c. B. ADAMS
Ninth street, between and G streets.
Mar Aft -
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Observation-Disclosures Secchi, of Rome, on
the evening of the 9th of March, discovered Bun
34s. eastward, and 3m. northward of the star Gam
ma Leonis, very faint double nebulae, which does
not appear in HerschelPs observations of Nebul.
sac and Clusters of Stars."-N. Y. Eoening Post.
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INTERESTING TO MEN OF TASTE.
ID J. STEER, Draper and Tailor, Seventh
i street, above Odd Fellows Hall. has received
another addition to his Stock of New Spring Goods,
and invites his patrons and the public to call and
see them.
For extent, variety, elegance, and cheapness,
we thing our stock cannot be surpassed.
Shirts. Stocks, Gloves, Hosiery, &C., always on
hand in great variety.
April l4-eo3wif
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MARRIED.

On Thursday afternoon, the 21st instant by the
Rev. CHAs. A. DAVIS, Mr.. CHARLES C. TUCK.
Err to Miss MARY VIRGINIA CROSS, all of this
CITY,
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DR. LEwIs c. BECK died in Albany on Thurs-
day. He was Professor of Chemistry and the Ma
tural Sciences at Rutgers College, New Bruins
wick, and Professor of Chemistry in Albany Med
ical College
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/. 6A1aaafxI TN ].
TIME NATIONAL THEATRE i nightly Gro 3,

THE NATIONAL THEATRE !. nightly crowd
ANDERsDN's ASTOUNDING AND INCOM-
PREHENSIBLE WONDERS IN NATURAL
MAGIC AND PHILOSOPHY. he will continue
bis Grand Drawing Room Entertainment this eve-
ming, demonstrating to all how easily 6 the eyes
can be made the fools OF the other Senses. and
will also give full. clear, and explicit expose OF
that popular aud fatal humbug called ESPRIT
Rappings." which bias created 90 much excite
ment in Baltimore for the past three weeks, ex-
planning and proving to all that it is nothing but
mere trick of Juggtery and Conjswias. To do
thia. he will exhibit Spirit Rapping Table, and
will show the mode Of producing the raps, and the
construction of the whole machinery by which the
noise ia made, making it clear to all.
Remember. bis stay is limited. Then lose not
this last and only chance.
Prices of admission: Private boxes, S.; dress
circle and parquette, 50 oentss children under ten
years, half price; reserved seats Is cents orches-
ira seats IS cents family circle, rs cents; third
tier, SO cents; colored gallery, Is cents
Doors open at Z. o'clock; wonders commence
at 8: The box Office will be opened daily, from
10 O'Clock a. m. to O'Clock p. m.
& April % TStar.1
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0J-The Rev. John Chambers, Of Phila.
dephia, will preach this (Monday) evening, in
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Ninth street, al
7s o'clock. April 25
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ErTRASfiSe blnDs OF PAssAGs.-An exchange
paper informs us that
s.Thsrs will be no more arrests mad. in IN.
State Of Delaware Of nonresident debtors. : new
Law having been passed abolishine the custom-.
resort 70 which bad become 20 common a. aer;ous.
" 10 iajuTe tie character and dignity Of the tate
Ds3wvsse stcod In the guse Of 1 sheriff of;cer
ready = ~ comnsepd Of creditor to ssise any
delines : pasnfsG thsoogh her boundaries'
n wSSuistnks net, Virginia still olvsrs but
danssvoss highway TO insoivent debtors IN tran.
stfu.
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THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND THINNING HOUSE

THE LARGEST
SILK, RIBBON, AND TRIMMING HOUSE
IN NEW YORK.
THOMAS G. STEARNS,
Importer and Jobber of
Silks, Millinery. and Fancy Goods,
1872 Broad,cay, Nesc York,
LAS now in store and lie daily receiving and
IL Offering at the lowest prices, complete ae-
sortment of goods in his line, embracing all the
various styles and designs, consisting of Black and
Fancy Silks, Marcelinee, Fiorences, Shawls,
Trimmings, Bonnet Ribbons, Taf1ete and Satin
Ribbons, Dress Trimmings of all kinds, Frenc b
and English Grapes, Grape Lisses, Silk Cravats,
Embroideries, Gloves of all kinds, Silk Lace Mits,
Bareges, Laces, White Goods, Hosiery, l.. c. Hand
kerchiefs, sc. The undersigned invites the atten-
ton of the trade and his friends generally. Great
inducements offered to cash and short time buyers
THOS. G. STEARNS, 1872 Broadway,
Between Liberty st. and Maiden Lane, N. Y.
Dec 25-1y
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UST PUBLISHED, for sale by FRANCK
u TAYLOR and TAYLOR & MAURY-
Portraits of Eminent Americans now Living,
with Biographical and Historical Memoirs of their
Lives and Actions. By John Livingston, of the
New York Bar. In vols Plain cloth So; full
gilt SO. Mar 2Ed2m*
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AMERICAN NIoKsAMEs IN FRANcE.-A Paris
letter writer quotes from an agreeable article in
the Journal dss Debots the nicknames given
by the Americans to their great men. Some Of
them are even more graphic and descriptive in
French than in English. Ddn-Ie Noir il q little
softer than Black Dan, which needed softening.
L. Divin is hardly equal to the G ID like, and lie
Grand Ezplicatswr is certainly inferior to the
Great Expounder-just explaining is subordi-
nate to expounding. lie Garcon de Chdrrette is a
fair rendering of the Wagon Boy. Old Rough and
Ready il translated by VinA1 Rude ct Pref a. tout
This Is energetic and suggestive, but has the mis-
fortune TO resemble the slang sobriquets of the
Paris desperadoes and of the more fashy of the
swell mob. Mr.. Van Buren, is to be known in
France as LIE Petit Soreir. Benton is Frenchified
into Tie.1 Lingot, or Old Ingot, Old Junk ofGold,
Old Bullion. ScotPs hasty plate of soup is 30 dis
figured that it means quite another thing. It ia
rendered by Pite uns ossiette de-soupe: Quick! q
plate OF soup here-as il the general was calling to
the suter for his dinner a drum head, in the
midst Of a raking FIRE. The Debats states, indeed
that this is the meaning-"descriptive of a battle,
interrupted by an improvised repast" The French
are not particularly good at nicknames. The Lit.
tie Corporal Ia perhaps their triumph in this line
OF inventon.-N. Y. Ecening Post.