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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

NARROW EsCAPE.-The railroad bridge
at Salmon Falls, Massachusetts,, was de-
stroyed by fire on Monday The up-train
whilst the bridge was burning, could not
stop, and the engineer dashed over it in
safety The timbers gave way few
minutes after the train crossed, and mo-
ment's delay would have doubtless caused
a second Norwalk catastrophe.
The Congregational Church at Lock-
port, New York, was struck by lightning
on Sunday, during service. The fluid
entered the singers gallery, and instantly
killed one of the choir, and severely
wounded SIX others, three of them ladies.
The awful occurrence created an intense
tear IN the congregation, and the minister
was so overcome that he tainted.
BRooKLrN.-A fire occurred at Brook
Ign, n. Y, on yesterday morning which
destroyed nearly the whole block bounded
by Fulton, Willoughby and Adam streets
and Myrtle avenue. About 40 stores and
dwellings were consumed, involving a
loss Of 500 600.
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Cavalry!-Cavalry cavalry =!

n CARDIFF consequence of the inclemencv
n of the weather on Monday evening. the
election of officers was postponed until THURS
DAY EVENING next, May Goth, at O'Clock.
when it is hoped every member will be at his
post. Those wishing to join are requested to
attend. The meeting will be at Casparis' S
Hotel, Capitol Hill. may 2f-3t
tIntcllisenccr and Union espv
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Joe ShiIIingtOn receives all the new
Books and Newspapers as fast as published
He is agent for Harper's and all the other
Magazines, and our readers will always find a
large and good assortment of Blank Books and
Stationery at his Bookstore Odeon building.
corner of Al street and Penn. avenue feb
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

The House ofRepresentatives of Massa-
chusetts, on yesterday, rejected the reso-
luton providing for the erection of mon
ument to Webster, by vote of Ill to
lis.
The village of Rockland, Massachu-
sets, was nearly destroyed by fire on
Monday, including three stores, and
twenty other buildings. Loss estimated
at $4,000.
1t is stated that Capt. Ringgold's Behr-
rings Straits Surveying squadron will
leave Norfolk to-day.
There are $4,000 applicants to fill the
700 Offices in the Custom House, at New
York.
Evidences of folly-neglecting to adj
vertise, and wondering that you do not
succeed in business. Refusing to take a
newspaper, and being surprised that
people laugh at your ignorance.
A young stockbroker having married a
fat old widow with 100000, says that it
was not the face which attracted him, so
much as the figure.
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C0Pp'S SALOON

HNHE PISTOL GALLERY is in excellent or.
i der, having been newly arranged and fit.
ted up. The BOWLING SALOON also Every
article required to give satisfaction to persons
fond of bowling or shooting kept constantly at
hand. As usual, MEALS will be furnished
when called for, at any hour. m 2l-2w
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Those who wish DaguerreOtypes
taken in the highest perfection of the art,
will, of course, call on WH1rEHURsT, he being
the recipient of the highest premium award
ed to Daguerreotypists at the late Fair of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute.
His Gallery is on Pennsylvania avenue, near
Al street. mar 81
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Foreign News.

By the arrival of the steamship Frank
lin at New York, and the Europa at Hal
flax, we have dates from southampton to
the 18th, and Liverpool to the l4th inst.
The grand reception of Mrs. Stowe
took place at Stafford House on the 7th,
when the famous address from the women
of England was presented to Mrs. $. by
the Earl of Salisbury, and responded to
by the Rev. Mr.. Beecher.
Parliament was still discussing the
budget, the ministers in all cases ATTAIN
ing majority. It was nearly certain
that the whole series of measures would
pass wit very slight modification.
Advices from Paris announce the pros
pect of the long-talked-of fusion of the
different branches Of the Bourbon party.
The legitimists confidently anticipate a
restoration of the elder branch.
The Emperor had sent four extraordi-
nary commissioners to the departments
to inquire into the wants of the people.
Turkey had agreed to expel political
refugees at the demands of Austria and
Russia.
The difficulties between Austria and
Sardinia had been settled, and the Sar-
dinian minister was about returning to
Vienna.
The Chinese authorities had applied to
the British consul to check to advance OF
the rebels.
Latest Vienna dates state that Menzi.
kof had prevailed on the Porte to &C
knowledge the independence of Monte
Negro.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25
FOR WARM WEATHER.

OUR stock of Goods for warm weather is
~ now of the most desirable kind thin and
cool. We are ready to make any garment at
the shortest notice. in style unsurpassed
Ready made We have THIN COATS, of Silk
Linen. and Alpaca. of various cOIors; Drill
ings and Marseilles VESTINGS; Thread IN
DERSHIRTS; also, Gauze, Merino, and Cot
ton. Cur stock is worth a call
YOUNG & 0REM,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers
may 20-2wif Browns Hotel
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

HIPPODROME IN NEW YORK.-The ex-
IL traordinary novelty of this exhibition
has excited the curiosity of all At the Ice
Cream Salon On the avenue. four views NAV
be seen of the Race, the Roman Chariot. the
Camel Hunt and Hurdle Leaps. presented to
Madame HUNTER by Franconi, in Paris.
m 24-2t INews1
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

rENTLEMEN in want of good fitting
VI SHIRT and the latest STYLE of French
COLLARS should call at HOPKINS'S Gentle
mems Furnishing Establishment
stock of ready-made linen always on
hand
One door from 9Th street, between Brown 8
and the National Hotels, Penn. avenue
NAV 25-3t
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

LET THE LIoHT SHINE.-The varied as
sortment of lamps and candalebres dis
played by our friends Howell & Morsell
&C. street, rear of Todd's buildinc), is
we'll worth going to see. Read their ad-
vertisement and give them an early call.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

AN AMERICAN VESSEL SEARCHED.-The
American ship Glentarmer, Captain Chap
man, from Jamaica, bound to Australia,
with cargo of rum, and one hundred
and seven passengers, out twenty-three
days, put into St. Georges on the Sd inst,
wanting water, where she was searched,
at the instance of Lieut.. Colonel Robe,
r. A., information having been received
by him that man of the artillery corps
had deserted at Jamaica, and was believed
to be on board the Glentarmer Captain
Chapman strongly protested, and sooner
than submit to the outrage, resigned his
command of the vessel. The search,
however, was made, but the man was not
found.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

: Is IT BEST ?-Several prominent men,
bers of the leading political parties have
been heard to express the opinion that
it will hardly be good policy to organize
the voters on party grounds at the ensu-
ing municipal election.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25
NEW DRUG AND APoTHEcARY STORE,

ON 9TH ST., bet south & f SITS. Island, for
" merly occupied by c. Ashford. ESQ. Tho
undersigned respectfully inform their friends
and the public in general that they have now
opened their new store, and are ready to dis
pense pure, genuine and fresh Medicines with
accuracy, neatness and dispatch.
Particular attention given to night calls.
ml6-lw CLARKE & BOWLING
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Mrs. PIERCE was present during a part
of the Sabbath School exercises at the
Capitol grounds on Monday. She was in
deep mourning, and did not leave her car
rage.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

WANTED -Four frst-rate WORKMEN on
w Gentlemens Cater Bottoms and Fine
Shoes. AS I give higher wages than any other
manufacturer in the city, none but the best
workmen need apply. JOHN MILLS.
Fashionable Boot Maker, Browns Hotel
may 25-6t
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Go to RooT's No matter whether
It be clear or cloudy weather.
Still with equal truth he traces,
Multitudes of lovely faces.
Roor's Gallery, Pennsylvania avenue. near
Seventh street. mar 81
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25
ELECTION NOTICES.

Collector J. MIDDLETON is
a candidate for the Office of City Collector, and
will be supported generally by the People.
m 23-te* NO PARTY.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

City ColIecfor.-The friends of ROBERT
J. ROCHE, the present incumbent, submit his
name to the favorable consideration of the vo-
tiers for reelection to the Office of Collector of
Taxes. M l6
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

First Ward.-J L. CATHCART is pre-
sented to the voters of the First Ward as a
candidate for the Board of Common Council
at the coming election, and will be supported
by I'm 2l-tel THE VOTERS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Second Ward Mr.. EDITOR Please
announce c. j. CANFIELD, as a suitable can
didate, for the Board of Common Council, at
the ensuing election, and oblige
m lite A VOTER.
For reelection to the Common Council from
the Second Ward: JOEL DOWNER, MICH
OLAS CALLAN, j. R. BARR.
B. W. REED is respectfully presented be-
fore the voters of the Second Ward as candi-
date for the Board of Alderman. He will be
supported by MANY.
Second Vard.-We are authorized to say
that B. WILLETT has consented to be a can
didate for Alderman, and will be supported by
m 20-te MANY VOTERS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

DF Advertisers! now is the time to
send in your cards. The Star is much
sought after by the people.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

TwlNks.-See the last page, always,
Tor variety of good miscellaneous read
ing.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

1 Communications intended for publica-
ton in the Eueuiug Star must be accompa-
MED with the name of the author.
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Third Ward.-Mr. EDITOR Please an
nounce RICHARD II. LASKEY, ESQ. as a
candidate for the Board of Common Council
for the Third Ward. A VOTER.
We respectfully recommend DIR. JOSEPH
BORROWS for election as Alderman to rep
resent the Third Ward
WILLIAM A. KENNEDY is announced as
a candidate for the Board of Common Council
from the Third Ward, and will be supported
by MANY VOTERS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

r. All recommendations for office, or COM
munieations of a private character, and in
tended for individual benefit, must be paid
for before insertion, or payment guaranteed
by some responsible person.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Fourth Ward-AsSEssOR.- We again
present the name of WASHINGTON LEWIS
as a candidate for the office of Assessor His
conduct during the present term is an assur-
ance of his faithful performance of the duties
if reelected. He will be supported by a
may lS-te MAJORITY.
RICHARD Ell. CLARKE is respectfully pre-
sented to the citizens of the Fourth Ward as
a candidate for the Common Council bv
may 24-te* THE VOTERS.
Fourth Wsrd.-Mr. EDITOR Please an
nounce Mr. BEVERLY BEALL for the office
of Assessor, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
Fourth Ward.-Mr. EDITOR Announce
Mr.. JOHN P. PEPPER for reelection for the
Board of Common Council at the ensuing cleo
ton, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
Fourth, Ward.-Mr EDITOR Announce
Mr.. JOHN T. CLEMENTS as a suitable can
didate for the Common Council for the Fourth
Ward, and oblige MANY VOTERS.
Fourth Ward.-We are authorized to an
nounce HENRY LYLES as a candidate for the
Common Council from this Ward
m 20--te MANY VOTERS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

9TH Ward.-Please announce VIM. H.
BANBERGER as candidate for the Board of
Common Council at the ensuing June election,
and oblige many
m l6 VOTERS.
The citizens Of the Seventh Ward. devoted
to city improvements, respectfully submit the
following ticket to the voters:
For Ahdermen.-S. YORkE ATLEE. DEAR
BORN JOHNSON.
For Comn'on Councit.-WM r. RILEY.
SAMUEL HUMPHREY, WIN II. BANBER-
GER.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-05-25

Sixth Ward.-The friends of Mr. JOHN
RUSSELL, understanding that Mr. Kealey
declines a reelection present his name to
the voters of the Sixth Ward, as suitable
person for Assessor at the approaching June
election. I'm l7-tel MANY VOTERS.
Sixth Ward-Mr. G. r. RUFF will be
supported for the office of Assessor by
m lS-te* MANY VOTERS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08
hsred iron. he United Sate' Paient Qee for the GEEK

h,red troa. he United Siaes Patent Office for the GEEK
e1dlng Jan. 1855
Carefully Prepared TOR The v Y. rnsune
James p Arnold OF Louisville Ky, for Improvement In
Machines for heckhns Flax and Hemp. Dated Jan 1885
Jpo Il Bruen aud James O. Wilson OF Hastings, n. T.,
for Improvement in Machines for saving Stone Dated
Jep. 4, 1888 - -
Jpo D. Dale, of Phladephi Pa, for improvement in
Msrbin,s Tor blaming Moidnss Dated Jan. T. 1855
Geo Fesgs Geo w Feaga, of Frederick, Nd for I'm,
proyement in Gram Washers. Dated Jan. T. 1875
Jno s. Gal aher Jr OF Washington, d. C., for Improve
ment in Clutches. Dated Jan. 4, 1883.
Jno e. Bdwell and mo. Hail. Of Pittsburgh Pas Erecu-
Of Ssml Hall deceased for improvement in Hillside
Flows Dated Jan 4, 1888.
Richd. Holings of Boston, Mass, for Improvement In
Hose Pipes. Dated Jan, 4, 1888.
Benz Jenkins and Luke l.. knight, OF Barre Mass, for
Improvement Lathes for turning irregular Forms Dated
Jan. 4, 1883. 49,
Merritt Peckham ard Lueus o. Palmer, Of Ucs, y. Y,
for Improvements in ore Washers. Dated Jan T. 1855
Fraucis c. Sehaher, OF Broosyn T. for Improvement
in Potato Dggers. Dated Jan. 4, 1888.
VIM. Watson, Of Chicago, Ill.,, for Improvements In
Tonsuing and 0fooving Machines Dated an. 1893.
JeTths A. wilkinson, OF Fireplace, N u, for Improve
ment in Printing Pr,sses Dated Jan. 1855 Patented IN
ENGLAND, Sept. Is, lefi
Rudolph Kreter OF NewYork, ~ Y, Axisnor TO Robert
NUNS and Jno Clark Of place for improvement ia
covering Piapo-Forte Hammers. Dated Jan l. 1885
Waller Hunt OF Newfork, Assiguor 30 Cha T. kipp, Of
place, for improvement, in Bottle Shoppers. Dsed
Jan. 4 1853
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08
The Counterfeiting ut Bostou.

W. w. Wilson, q bank note engraver Of
Boston has been arrested in that city on charge Of
manufacturing counterfeit money. search Of his
premises says The Alias OF the 9Th inst resulted In
finding number Of bank plates OF counterfeis lately
put in circulation such as slOs of the Merchants Bank
Boston Sc Of the Trrdesman. Bank Chelsea unsigned
bills Of bath OF hesc hanks being found In NJ. Wh,ons
possessiOn slso gBed ten dollar bills of the Whste
ly Bsnk, and copper plste OF the same bank. The
steel plates the property Of the New England Bank
Note Company. There were also Impressions Of Wig
nettes OF hank bis &c In the coming line there
four moulds for dng dollars, halves quarters and
dnes all OF American coin. CounteTiets Of each kind
and fitting the dice found, In his pockets Ia his
wallet wss 1922 IN cOunferfeit bulls various bsak,
The posfesson Of which and the coins be accounted
for only on the ground that be In fact the agent Of
the Assocston Of New Engisnd Banks 10 detect
tereiis and in this way legtma,ey became posss.sOr
Of them. Agents OF the New England Bank Note Com
psny examining the arteles seized, In order to
Identity their property. Mr. Wilson has been instrt.
neptsl SCENTS Of the banks, above stated ia ar.
resting severrl passers Of counterfeit money lie
brought before the Police Court yesterday afternoon,
ard TIE examination postponed until to-day at o'clock
End he gave bail IN $4,000 for hs appearance a. that
tine and rcl essed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08
WEST INDIES.

We have later advices from several Of the
Yves; India IslaDds Of which lie mos; porsan; items
are given below.
TRyIpAD-The legislative Council met on
the Oh ut III, 7risilsdiaa Of the 10th ult says;
Within tie last fortnight the weather has been very
propi.icus for the approaching crcpe We have had re
treshius showers during tie last few days
Business beginning re-ume LILLE activity as TIE
Christrlss season approaches. The markets are wen
TuIpEed with every commodity.
AsIIeUA-The We.kiy Register OF the I'D
I'll. supplies the following; -,
The esther during the past week was al that could
have been desired for the coming crop. The s1noe
phere sulfTy, AID the hea' sometimes oppressive
but change took place last night and We have had
heavy showers during the night and the morning, WIKI
every indication thss hesvy fan Of rain may be ex-
pected
DExERARA-T1e papers from this Colony
len but these had not been 20 heavy AZ to assist IN
sugSr.nhLine Went Of water in the trenches might u
was shorten the expected crop, but not 30 any
greet extent Health was becoming general among the
people - a., :,
BARRapors-Th Bar5adian of the 18th ult.
says The health Of the llAnd and the weather are the
chief subjects Of local interest
The yellow lever stll prevailed there had been, how
ever fever cases during the previous week ana tno>e
of milder type although some had proved fatal
MARrISIeuE-The st. Pierre paper, La
Frauos a CURE Msr ssy.; The prevailing epttem'c
10 attach telt with an awful oo-tinsey 70 Ine
company OF ttis.es drRmAques recently arrived unier
the direction of Mr. Eugene IL V scarcely six week.
,ipce these actor. landed from the Duchesse Ann anf
sixteen of . cir number have already died We nni
in the Journals several addresses to the President OF INC
French RePghhe oonsratusn1g hln On o., re 81, st
lock the eolonsts do hesitate to style LOUIS NapS
leon His Imperial Highness.'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08
MEXICO,


The New. Orleans papers Of Dec. 81, give the
details Of the Mexican ncws which hss already been
previously announced by Telegraph, The dais are
10 Dec. il
The Ssglo Dssr Naera gives the following
hcms IL news In relation 20 the Tehuantepec question
which left last aivce~ returned TO Congress
BY the Government with Recommendation n favor of
the Gusnsjssro Company. Tue ant Commission was
again named examine the question, aud ON the Attn
reported In fsvcr 81 the GasnSus.o Company Tue
Nx1s Dsc Nssea Of the llth says Yesterday Goa
Eress approved BY a6 votes ~ % the general the
Company Il seems 10 that the Chamber ignore.
eSnplsscsy the poliiscsl question"
The Sgss VI the 18th SAYS: "lesteriay the
Chamber OF Deputies approved the 6rst article VI the
report of the JOINT Committee On Tehusntepec. The
pecord article WA returned % the CcEnni.,sec.-
Tue 6rst article referred 10 approves the Gesnsu&to
proposition The seecod article snp0lsfes the uisaner
IN wbich the Government VII take eresard Of the
stock No osAer action had been taken On the question
e the latest dsfe
A Ministerial crisis had occJrsi. and Dca NsriSno
Ysnes resigned the portfolio Of Foreign Asars, ne
Ns.e says an ia geacray believed that The resigas
ton OF Senor ysnes VIII change the policy Of tie Gov
ernmens on the Tchusntepec question resuscsny The
Bcxnst Company in TIE Spanish reclanassions syree
ina 10 al kinds Of shGses and also IN ether srS Tae
enemies Of S,Aor ysne1 have e9ectsd his removal be-
cause his honesty and pato, presented an oossscie
10 teer UBIQUITOUS snd ant national desiSaS"
Tie parties thss Tss Se refers 10 were entesvorsns
10 have Senor Naccic nSlRed Minister, be' Ire Gov
ernmeut offered the portfoAo 20 Seaor olsgniec VINO
declined H. SeNor ArriASs hal accepted the Secretary
chip Of Justice and Senor Bar spoken OF ~ Ns'er
of Foreign Asairs. but no enc bad been named.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08

w. J. p. McDonoueh committed suicide n
nroxnsvie On TIE l0sh MT No Cause could Be ses'go-
ed foY tire razh fct -
We learn from TIE Flag that NJ. Robert H.
H-r has virh ne Treasury DepEr-rers a Waso-
fneton rrnter q grave charges a---rs Col l1aa ;
Ehes, Collector OF Ca-s.m- It Point isseel AID NJ
Robert : Kin-shury, Depury Collector 81 ororn-t-;
The secrs.sry u me TreasurJ has determined to send
TIE Hen SsuT Ward aEpecial s<en. 70 inquire mo
tie truth Of the secus-ioDs 7I Fig expresses rea'
corfaerce IN entire innocence Of rhet~c g-nric-n
nsrred and says bo-h .re anxiocs % r1ee. her ac
cuseT. .. .
IN the Flag OF the 18th, We ind the decision OF
Judge Arlington Of the Dis,rict Court upon ne dspc.i
I.nf tJ@s Ia and shout the city Of Bc0~Bsvie. We
oue,e tie eoneluiir. paragraph of TIE DECISION:
Fer there reascrs and many more, which o.ve no,
space 10 enumsTs:e Il 10 my jsdgrnen, IA; ne 1y o.
ProxnsziIie absolute owner Ut TIE Land Snln Y
corporrte limits and that IL the duty Of the court 70
rreTenf the srenrest injustice, by appointing trustee
IL order 20 administer the necessary trusts and nooe
charity which becng If right 10 the citizen, o. tse
' IN O. Pic, Dee 81
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08

Dates to the lst of December have pen re,
e.iyeS IN m CcrpsFioru Al 0nsonsson the hiveS eos
vi,h ie. ard TIE sn,w two feef deep. Tue sceoan.s
frrr, the rims favorable, trough the miners are
-, en- Over go tuns rea,sin behind heavy feu
~ the p-esrnt high price Of copper. The on"a'Son
Ry,r was low last ia which made II tincun 20 sap
from the mines 10 the Lake The plank ROAD now coz
sIrct;ns from Outonaeon 10 the mines VIII oo'AAe ZIG
difficulty hereafter .Aa -,
letter frun Por,sge Lake states thas sasn sun.
ON The most soushery ancient p TO the depsh o. ~
in the roc the VEN hiss been not less tnsn Iees WIG
,,kcr out e~tinafed 70 weigh over 500 pounds. Some
Is tuns Of copper have been taken out and the
OF another mass are in sight beneath where the st one
49, ,skrn cut cleveland Herald
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-08
FLORIDA.
Key West then and new-Cell usiye Consert.
ship and Wreckins-J adxe Marvin. De.

cur-,soss-sc- q re - Y IrAz.-
ky wrsr, Thursday Dec 81 ls52.
Geology teaches US that this little Island vas
created long subsequent TO the time when God
said let the dry land appear" and when He
called the dry land Esrth"-an accumulation
o, eoral-limestone and ses-sheIls comprises the
dry isad Of this beauty-spot among the Archi-
pelsgo, which besutiiy the Florida coast.
Tradition informs US that this and the other
Islands Of the Reef, were, Ehilom. the home of
pamerous and powerful tribe Of Indians. and
that they were assaiIed by the tribes of the
main land, WHO drove them BY successive con-
quests, from island TO island, aud from rock 70
rock. until they reached tais last and most ila.
PorSht Key-thst here the Reef Indians. con-
gregsted their warriors, assembled their NO.
men and children, and El.de last and desper.
ate stand. 4 terrible battle ensued, termina-
tipg IL tie def,st end externination Of the Is