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GREAT THROUGH LINE TO THE WEST.
xH-us BALTIMORE AND OHIO ~.

.tzzazsk1:zkxS3Rs Railroad from Baltimore TO S2R
Wheeling, and connecting there with the large, new,
and splendid Steamers Of the Union Line on the
Ohio, and the Stages 10 GAINESVILLE, &c.
This expeditions line being now thoroughly COM
pleted, by the late finishing of the Great Board
Tree Tunnel, and the road being in excellent order
the earnest attention of travellers is confidently
directed to its superior advantages and low fares
The scenery upon this road is of the most stupen-
dous and attractive character.
The Express Mail Train leaves Baltimore daily
at r. M, and runs directly through TO Wheeling
$3.50 miles, in Is or 10 hours, including all stop-
pages, arriving there at or 3 p. M next day; or,
passengers leaving Baltimore at A. M. may lay
over ior lodging IN Cumberland, Q79 miles,) and
proceed thence TO Wheeling in the morning
To connect with these trains, the cars leave
Washington at A. M. and p M daily meeting
the cars from Baltimore at the Washington juno
ton, DIETER known as the Relay House,) nine
miles from Baltimore
AT Wheeling the seven unrivaed Steamers OF
the Union Line, which have just been completed
Tor this route, form daily connexon with the
cars, and convey passengers down the Ohio 10
Cincinnati and Louisville, where the Stages for
Nashville, &C., or the ST. Louis and New Orleans
Packets, may be taken by those going further on.
Passengers for Columbus Tor who prefer the
land route TO CIncinnatD and other parts Of Ohio
and the West may also proceed direct from
Wheeling in the Ohio Stage Company's excellent
coaches over the best part of the National Road
to GAINESVILLE, &c. and thence by railroad.
Passengers for Wellsville and Cleveland by
steamboat and railroad will also find this a most
agreeable route, there being regular and speedy
connexion at Wheeling to and from those places.
Baggage checked through from Washington to
Wheeling, and no charge for transfer of passeu-
gers or baggage.
Fare by through ticket, with the right to lie over
anywhere on the routeD from Washington to
Wheeling, $3.50 to Cincinnati, Sl1; to Louis
vile, $12.
Tickets to be had of Mr.. PARSONS, Agent at the
Railroad Station, Washington, and Of the other
Agents ofthe Company.
VIM. PARKER,
Sen 2I-.dtfA narar,I s,,,,,..;,,, -, -.
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DRosPECTUs or DE BOWS RE

PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pn
marty to the southern and western States Of the
Union, including statistics Of foreign and domestic
industry and enterprise. Published monthly in
New Orleans, at IS per annum, in advance.
NS- A few complete sets Of the work, thirteen
volumes, bound handsomcy, $500 10 $50 pages)
for sale at the Office New Orleans, deliverable
in any the large cities or towns. Sep Tiff
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
u ted to Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 12S Fulton street, N. Y, (Sun
Buildings1 by Mum a. Co.
Terms: 81 year; 81 in advance, and the re-
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- SAVANNAH STEAMsHTpS
NEW YORK 8 CALIFORNIA sTEAM-

IN ship Line via Nicaragua-The shortest and
cheapest route for San Francisco The Accessory
Transit Company, of Nicaragua, propretors.
Through in advance of the mail. Only line giving
through tickets, including the lsthn,us crossing
The new double engine steamship STAR OF THE
WEST, 1900 tons burthen, will leave from pier
No North river at 3 o'clock p. M, precisely,
for San Juan del Norte, on Tuesday, September
Goth; connecting with the new and favorite steam.
ship CORTES, 800 tons burthen, over the Mic
aragua transit route, having but twelve miles OF
land transportation. These steamers are unsur
passed in their ventilation and accommo ,..iany.
For information or passage at the loves. j. - ..
ply only at the agency Of the company, No.
Bowling Green, N. Y.
, CHARLES MORGAN, Agent.
Sen Off n.y. 20 49,
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PREMIUM AWARDED BY THE MARY
LAND INSTITUTE.

E uucfsISHcu Respectfully IhVIt6s the
Il citizens of Washington and its vicinity 10
an inspection OF his stock Of BOOTS, SHOES,
CATERS, &C., all Of his own Workmanship, and
manufactured from the very best materials Also,
Boots and Shoes made 10 order from the finest
French Calf Skins and Patent Leather, at price
equally as low charged elsewhere
G. BREMEN,
Prize Boot and Shoe Store, Eleventh street.
east side, three doors north Penn. avenue.
Nov 11-eo3m fm)
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THIS TYPE is now used exclusively I'm
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and the company have the strongest testimonials
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done by common type; while il gives at the same
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Boston Traveller, Cincinnati Commercial; and
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STOVES, STOVES! SToVESm!
E Y. NAYLOR Copper, Tin, Sheet-iron

l. and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention OF all who are in want of Stoves to one
OF the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates, and Cooking Stoves Of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove. fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
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adapted either for the parlor or hail. which he
oners Tor sale at the lowest market prices.
Also manufacturer and dealer in Tin Copper
and Sheet-iron Ware, made of the best materials
ana Workmanship An excellent assortment
Culinary articles always on hand
Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done
Sole agent for Winstons Improved Patent COT
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THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; chron-
i icle ofthe turf, agriculture, field sports, liter
AZURE, and the stage, embellished with splendid
steel engravings. Published every Saturday Morn
ing, at No. Park Place, New York. John Rich
ards, publisher. William 7. Porter, editor
Oct l2*
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A MOTHER NEW book BY THE AU-
IN thor of the "Wide, Wide Worldn-Car Krin
Ken: His Christmas Stockings, beautifully illus
trated. price rs cents, gilt, 81 IS.
The Bow in the Cloud, or Covenant Mercy for
the Afflicted, numerous engravings, price SO so;
Glad Tidngs, or the Gospel Of Peace, price 63
cents; Popular Legends of Brittany, illustrated,
price rs cents.
Spiritual Progress, or Instructions in the Di
vine Life of the Soul, from the French of Fini
lon and Madame Guyone price rs cents
The Old and the New, or the Changes Of thirty
years in the East by William Goodell, price 81 rs;
Old Lights with New Eyes, price, ST.; CONVEX
sion its theory and process, by Rev. T. Spencer,
price ST. 25
Christ in History, or the Central Power among
Men, by Robert Turnbull, D. D., price 81 25
Autobiography Of Rev. J. B. Finley, or Pioneer in.
the West, price 81. 'f4a g.a 30E
Swords pocket Almanac, Church Almanac
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WHALEY's OMNIBUsEs leave Alex
w audria at 81 A. M. and 81 p. M. Leaves
WASHINGTON on the arrival Of the cars, at IL
A. M, and 50 p. Mo o76N sr
Office al Irving House, Washington, D. c., and
al Eniwisile's Drug store, King street, Alcxan-
dria. 83a yt9fasHSTAe 5df &lSN.s4lisI E8I{
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PANY OF NEW YORK,
CAPITAL &IOO. GOO paid i'm and secureIv

Capital 100000, paid In and securely
invested.
A. A. ALyORD, PRESIDENT
Among its directors are Ambrose C. Kingsland,
Silas c. Herring, George d. Phelps, John p.
Brown, Edwin ID. Morgan, Myndert Van Setback,
and other substantial men Of New York
assurances made upon the most favorable terms.
G. B. ADAMS, Agent,
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Oct l6-eolm (m)
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Nov. IL

NEW YORK, May 2, IS53.-The UNDER
in signed has this day opened an Office, No AZ
William street, merchants Exchange,) for the
transaction of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 21--dif EMANUEL B. HART.
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THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly .,

THE SUBSCRIBERS keep constantly on
j. hand good stock of well-made account
books, and manufacture to order at short notice.
any style that may be required
Their stock of paper and stationery articles COM
prise everything desirable in countng-room or
office. American, French, and English writing
papers, wrapping papers, copying and notarial
presses.
Bill heads, cards, circulars, DC, printed neatly
Orders solicited by
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Branch Of Stationers' Hail. TIA and 176 Pearl
street New York Nov. S-,f
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DR.. VAN PATTEN.
So &c EON ENTIsT.
Penn avenue, between 9Th and 7th sts., next 10
iooos nat otore. Sep 2l-.if
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T Aw NoTICE.-sIDNEY 8. BAXTER

AW NOTICE.-SIDNEY 8. BAXTER,
IL late attorney general of Virginia, has re-
moved to Washington TO practice law.
He will practice in the Supreme Court of the
United States the courts of the District Of Coum-
bia and attend 10 any professional business con-
fded to him.
Office in Morrson's new building on Al street,
east of Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. ]. Allen, Hon. VIM, Daniel,
Hon. Richard Moncure, Hon. G. B. Samuels
Hon. G. H. Lee, Of the Court of Appeals OF
Virginia.
To the Judges OF the Circuit Courts Of Virginia.
To the senators and members Of Congress from
Virginia.
Sep 21-1yeod. (m)
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-02-19

NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
In Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
FACULTY. AL.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM P. Johnson, NJ D., Professor of Obstct
rcs and Diseases of Women and Children
Joshua Riley, NJ D., Professor of Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May M. D., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, NJ. d. Professor of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis II. Steiner, M. D., Professor of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy
William H. Saunders, M. D. Prosector and De-
monstrator
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample
Like most similar institutions in Europe the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
asst session, tor the accommodation OF the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures 49,. $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. ... 10
Misunderstanding fee payable only once). ....... S
Admission to the Medical and Surgical Clinic
| trough the whole course without charge
ROBERT KING STONE, NJ D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of and l4th SITS
Sep Gift
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rTw ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
rkklzs1siss ington Boat The WASHINGTON
will leave the regular steamboat wharf The boat
has fine comfortable saloons. The coach leaves
the Capitol at g. 10, -, 81, A, and 81 o'clock.
Leaves Alexandria at s, 10, IL, 2i, A, and ST
o'clock.
Leaves Washington at9, IL, II, 3, Al, and Ct
o'clock.
The above Boat can be chartered for public or
select parties. JOB CORSON a
Sep 21--tfx CAPTAIN.
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7 UNIVERSITY oFvIRGINlA.-The mex

~ session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October, and close the 29th OF June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz: |, ancient languages; 2. modern languages;
3, mathematics; H. natural philosophy, mineralogy,
and geology; s, chemistry; 6, medicine; T. COM
parative anatomy, physiology, and surgery s, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric, and bellies lettres and po-
litica economy; 9, law Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica. and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools of an
cent languages, modern languages, and mathe-
mates, have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor.
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools, at S25 each .$75 90
Boarding, including Diet room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable in
three instalments in advance ........ 100 90
Room rent, two occupying room, IS
eacn B U0
(Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit, SIG. ...................... as 90
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $40 80 90
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissectng fee of S.
The fee in the immediate class of law is $50 in
senior class, SIS.
GESSNER HARRISON,
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Steam Nabigatiua.
NEW YORK. BREMEN.

kEA NEW YORK, BREMEN, and
&HZfEHs Southampton United States Mail
= Steamers.-The shipr comprising
this line are the WASHINGTON. Captain E. M.
Fitch; HERMANN, Captain E. Higgins.
These steamers stop al Southampton both going
and returning, FsWT F,|Nt
PROPOSED DATES OF sAILING-ls53
From Nsao York From Bremen
Washington. Saturday, Feb 26. March IS.
Hermann Saturday, March 49, April 90.
Washington. Saturday, April %. Nav 90
Hermann Saturday, May q. June IL.
Washington. Saturday, June Is. July Is.
Hermann :. Saturday, July 16. Ans. 10
Washington. Saturday, Aug Is. Sent. O.
Hermann -. Saturday, Sept. 10. Oct n
Washington. Saturday, Oct. 8. Nov
Hermann Saturday, Nov. D. Dec 2 n
Washington. Saturday, Dec. 3. Dec. 80.
Hermann Saturday Dec. 81.
From Southampton to Neio York
Washington. March 80 Washington. Sept ID
Hermann. April 81 Hermann. =. .Oct. l2
Washington. May IS Washington. Nov Q
Washington. July 20 Washington. Jan. 4
Hermann. Aug. IL #E
PRICE OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO SOUTHLAND
TON OR BREMEN.
First cabin, main saloon. ................ $3.50
First cabin, lower saloon. Observation-Disclosures. lO8
second cabin. .................... 60
All letters and newspapers must pass through
the post office.
No bills Of lading will be signed on the day OF
sailing.
An experienced surgeon is attached to each
steamer -.
For freight or passage apply to
MOLLER, SAND a. RIERA,
20 South street, N. Y
G. A. HEINCKEN & CO.. Bremen.
MARTINEAU, CRoSKEY & Co,
,y,r 49, southampton
Sept 21-3m
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nR. RALEIGH T. BROW NE, late fVir-

~ ginia, having located in Washington, offers
his professional services TO the public.
Office and residence on Pennsylvania avenue
between Sd and Al streets, opposite Gadsbys and
the United States Hotels.
Dec 6-eoim
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mo BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERs.
i Medium, denny, and hat-cap papers, for sale
by COLLINS ROWNE " co

w IOLllNS bOWNE u CO.,
llth ST.. six doors north of Penn. avenue.
Branch of Stationers' Hail. TIA and I76,
Pearl street, New York
N. Borders received for book-binders' mate
rails. (m) Oct. lift
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JULES BON NET.

NEWsPAPER ADVERTISING OFFICE,
NO. 80, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.
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IN all journals throughout the United States,
Canadas and Europe, and arrangements made al
the lowest rates. All papers kept on file for the
given. Oct 1T
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.

WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.
EasEnsEzl TRAINS RUN AS FOLLOWS:
.-idizs..-@n. Leave daily, except Sunday, at and
A.. M, 80 and p. M.
On Sunday at A. NJ. and P. M.
The Train at 2. NJ is express, and stops only
at Annapolis Junction and Relay the others at all
way stations.
Trains al A. M. and 81 p. NJ connect with
Annapolis.
Trains at 6 A. M. and p NJ, connect West.
Trains At and A. M, and P. M, connect
East.
Fare from Washington TO Baltimore. 81 rs
Dc do do and return / so
10 do Annapolis. IS
do do do and return / so
The round trip tickets must, in all cases be pro-
cured a. the office, and are good for the day upon
which they are issued. I. H. PARSONS,
Sep 21-tfx Agent.
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Fort Washington.-F round trip.
81. From Alexandria, rs cents. -Arrst,ng Il,
Washington, at 3 o'clock, p. M-The Steamer
GEORGE WASHINGTON will make three trips
week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
Leaving Washington at and Alexandra at vi
o'clock, A. M.
Coaches leave the Capitol for the Boat at 81
o'clock, A. M Coach fare, 10 cents Persons
wishing the coaches to call for them will leave.
their names with Geo. 81 Thomas Parker 81 Co
Refreshments to be had on board the boat
JOB CORSON,
! sep u !. F.-s @,..E Captain
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ADAMS AND HASKINS,
A R G HI I EC rs.

Office on Pennsylvania apenue, 6et,reen 10th and
11h streets Washington, d. G.
nLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Estimates,
IL and Contracts for new buildings prepared,
and their erection superintendent.
Old Buildings altered and modernized.
Draughts and Specifications Of Patents and
Drawings ofevery description executed
REFERENCES:
Hon. John Wilson, Com. General Land Office
Hon. B. B. French Com. Public Buildings
Captain B. S. Alexander, u S. Army
Prof Charles G. Jewett, Smithsonian Institute.
DIR. William Z. Johnson. Dec Sind (m)
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-07-25
Rev. W. M. Wightman, D. D.

We copy the following just tribute, 10 this emincnt
and able divine from the Caro!iaan, of Saturday, it
embodies so well, and fully our sentiments, that we
have taken the liberty OF appropriating the same for
our editorial columns
ave cannot permit the exit of DR.. Wightman from
the chair editorial to pass without recording our regret
for the necessity to the interests Of the Church which
calls him from the post which he has filled with distn
guished merit.
In our opinion no religious journal in the country
has been conducted with such ability, and with so
much cf Christian spirit and lorbearauce as the Sout-
err, Christian ldcocate under his management The
best evidence OF this is the favor with which the mem
bc1s of other denominations have regarded it, and
among whom it has received a generous circulation
The whole course OF the Advocate, under the Conduct
of Dr. Wghtman, has been free from the usual obJec
tions urged against scctarian organs While advoca'
ting the doctrines of Methodism it has not indulged
in needless controversies with other denominations,
nor been guilty OF those manifestations Of bisory Which
so unworthily characterize the religious press OF the
country. The editor has been true to his high voca'
tion-thc advancement Of the Redccmers Kingdom.
DR.. Wighman has been called to responsible po'
sition scarcely less than the editorial conduct o the
Advocate-thc Presidency Of Woford College. His
talents and eminent abilities need word OF endorse
mcnt from us they are well known, and afford sure
guarantee for the success of The institution And for
this result he carries with him to his new field of labor
the prayers and aspirations Of the Church within our
Limits. ~
The Rev. Mr.. Myers, yonng but talented clergy
ryman, succeeds DR.. Wightman as editor. We have
heard that he is well qualified for the position, and
trust that he will fulfil all the expectations OF the
| Church in his selection.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-07-25
The Pardoning Power.

We copy, says the SpartanJurg Express of the 18th
inst in another column, an article under the above
caption, which appearedin the AbJeviNe Banner. The
writer's object seems to be to counteract the influence
of petition now in circulation for signatures, in order
to procure the release Of Thomas W. Kinsman, who
has been convicted of negro stealing.
The Law Furnishing with death the individual con-
vc,ed of theft of this character ought to be repealed
and the Pencntiary system substituted in its stead
Punishment for misdcmeanor Or crime is absolutely ne.
ccssary for the protection Of society," but we arc no ad
vocate for extreme punishment where life chastity
suffered no violence In these two cases alone are
we disposed to countenance the death penalty. We
hope the suggestion of Judge O'NEALL to establish a
Pententiary in this State, will receive the hearty ap-
proval of the Legislature during the approaching
SION" --..s ~ ..
We agree with you most heartily, brother Express,
and your brief notions of this important subject
our ideas exactly
We have written series Of articles already, upon
this subjcct-years ago, before we had any off,
ca connection with the press ofthe Stae-and these
articles one of them at least was copied in eXtenso
with approbatory editorial comments, by our friend OF
the CarOinian
We have assumed that the certainty rather than the
severity of punishment will restrain the preparation OF
crime and that Penitentia,y would mete out justice
much more equably and e(lectualy than our present
modes We would never consent however, to the
total abolition of capital punishment but only in cases
Of extreme necessity arc willing to see it exercised
where human life or its equivalent is sacrificed.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-07-25

DEATH BY LiGHrNINe.-.We regret to learn
that during The prevalence of thunder storm
about the 7th inst, small negro hoy, some
sevenor eight years old, was Instantly killed
upon the plantation of Mr. L. L. Fraser, Sr.
near sBishopvilIe,sn this District.
This sad accident occurred under the follow
ing singular circumstances. When the storm
arose, some ten or twelve negroes took refuge.
in one ot the houses upon the premises and this
unfortunate little boy was one Of the number.
He was sitting by the side of grown negro
between the chimney place and the door-the
chimney being at the end and the door at the
>ide ot the h"use, as is Usually the case in such
buildings. The rain had scarcely commenced
waen stream Of electricity passed down the
chimney, and through crack in the floor about
the centre of the house killing instantly in
its passage the small hoy, slightly injuring the
grown negro,and killing a setting hen immedif
rl!ysunder:the house. Besides this no dam
aye was done. No part the building or the
gf'und under it was in the slightest degree
torn OF injured blythe electric fluid. This is
one Of the most singular freaks OF electricity
we ever heard 6f and we record The facts as
they occurred Queryg We have alw"ys be
lieved that feathers when dry were a perfect
non. conductor. How came the hen to be kill.
ud2 - " 7<sA'-