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Awful Calamity.

The arrival of the steamer Frank Lyon,
yesterday morning, brought us the mournful
intelligence Of the burning of the steamer
Princess, and lamentable loss Of life by the
awful catastrophe. Further intelligence from
the disaster was anxiously looked for by our
citizens, and, as bad news travels fast it was
not long in reaching us. The steamer Cora,
No. 3 arrived yesterday evening, bringing the
captain and most Of the officers and crew, who
were saved from this ill-fated boat, to our city,
from whom we have received the following
particulars of the loss Of the boat. 1t will be
seen that the loss Of life is greater than at first
reported:
The steamer Princess took FIRE on the morn
ing OF the 9Th instant, about FIVE o'clock, be-
tween Red River and Fort Adams. She had
on board three thousand and thirty-nine bale.
Of cotton. The Cora left her burning; all her
upper works being destroyed. The flames
spread SO rapidly that everything in the Office
together with the baggage, &C., was lost.
The following persons, so far as could be
ascertained, persisted:
Mrs. Wise and child; Miss Wilson, one small
boy from st. Louis; Andy Thompson, junior
pilot; George Barritt, first engineer; two ne
gro women, and some fifteen hands and slaves
belonging to the boat.
!Sqred.-Jacob Wise and two children, Mis-,
Wilson, c. M. Allen, Rawlins, John Myner
Danburg.
The boat and cargo will be almost tota
loss Western Ierdn.
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leon, who was in the act of lighting a real Ha-
vana.
How do you like the cut of his iib,' Tim
othy Z" resumed Mrs. Stout turning to her hus-
band.
(" don't greatly like his rig, but Josephine
thinks he's 'some,'" was the reply.
Whether you like him or not, its my opinion
he'll make tiptop husband" continued the
mother.
"Put her through mother" replied Jose.
phine, blushing.
60 in lemonsr suggested Napoleon,
smoking through his nose; remark, by the
way, so ambiguous, that it certainly must have
puzzled other parties to guess at his meaning
but in the present case it seemed to be invested
with perfect acidity.
Napoleon, advise you ito shut your hop
per-" elegantly retorted the young lady.
Mr.. Stout proceeded to inquire if Mr.. Rustic
was man of property, and was assured by
his better half that he had " a pocket full OF
rocks" The husband and father then remark
ed to the effect that he had been more favora-
bly, impressed with Mr.. Goodwin, young far
mer in the neighberhood, than with the gentle
man under consideration. Miss Stout mani
tested different opinion on the subject, en-
phatically declaring that he couldn't come
in"
"He's over that way said her brother, max
ing gesture over his shoulder with his thumb.
The above we are inclined to believe is not a
fancy sketch. 1t shows the extent to which the
practice of using cant phrases, when once ac-
quired, may be carried.
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boundary Commission.

On Tuesday the oath instant, Major Emory
and his party left San Antonio, EARNED and
equipped as the law directs to proceed to the
so long disputed Territory" and to imme-
diately arrange matters consequent to treaty
stipulations. At the time Of the arrival OF
Major Emory in that city there was much diff
Guilty in procuring mules Immediately for his
equipment train; but in a very short time
everything was prepared for the move. 1t is
the general remark Of our citizens who are
well informed on the subject, that in this out
fit there has not only been great economy Of
time but also Of money; and from appear
ances, we have nodoubt but this time there will
be an end to this long mooted question. The
following getlemen, we are informed, from the
officers Of the party:
Colonel Emory, commanding; G. Radze.
minski, secretary; l.. w. Emory, clerk; John
Fl. Clark, assistant astronomer; Hugh Camp
bell, w. X. Linkins, assistants; Colonel M. L.
w. Chandler, in charge Of magnetic and me-
neurological observations; David Hinckle, as
sistant; G. r.. X. Kennedy, surgeon; Lieuten-
ant Turnbull, quartermaster.
In addition TO the above, are necessary sup
ply Of experienced men who are well educated
in the school Of border life.
Accompanying them also was General w.
Claude Jones, United States attorney for New
Mexico; he will be long remembered with
pleasure by the citizens Of San Antonio. Gen
eral William Pelham, surveyor general Of New
Mexico, accompanied by two Of his clerks, A.
p. Wilbar and David J. Miller, left on the 25th
for the seat of government Of the new territory.
They will accompany Major Emory as far as
FL Paso. They have every thing arranged To
order, for safe journey across the plains.
Western Texan.
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Ivy in Houses in GERMANY.

From the palace to the cottage, in Germa-
ny, there is scarcely room to be found which
does not possess Its ivy-tree. AS you walk
through the streets and cast your eyes upon
the houses, there is scarcely window which is
not twined into very bower by the graceful
and gracious festoons of ivy. Among the pic
turesque leaves often CLEANS forth small
statute of the Madonna, or Of Christ. Ivy trails
around the window bars; ivy makes pleasant
green background to bouquets of flowers
blooming in vases or in fower-pots.
A very pleasant little paper, have often
thought, might be written, descriptive Of the
windows in a German street; and the mode in
which the cherished ivy was trained would
play conspicuous part in it. You may read
much Of the character of the inmates Of the
dwelling by the ivy; sometimes its leaves are
dusty, Its growth is ungraceful, its sprays I'M
tastefully trained; sometimes it grows in a
gaudy fower-pot, or swings from the centre OF
the window in q hideously shaped blumen-
lamp-fower lamp, as it is called-a kind OF
swinging vessel for plants very much in vogue
here; but, as rule, the ivy is gracefully-nay
most POLITICALLY trained its blumen-lamp, if it
be planted in one, is often of graceful, rustic
character, perhaps of red terra Gotta, with deli
cately moulded foliage Of yellowish white clay
meandering over it.
But it is not alone in windows that you see
ivy trained. Ivy often forms green and fresh
screen across a room being planted in boxes,
and its spays trained over rustic frameworks.
Ivy often casts its pleasant shadows over a
piano, so that the musician may sit before his
instrument as within little bower-ivy may
be seen adjoining the shrine which hangs upon
the wall, or dropping its sprays above the ladys
work table.
The staircase in the house of great painter
here, is complete little bit of fairyland-
thanks to his love of ivy, which festoons the
balustrade of the polished oak stairs, and shows
forth its kindly leaves among the rarer beauties
of palms and myrtles which rise grove-like
upon the landings! / know an apothecary's
shop, which is rather like bit of wild wood,
from its growth of ivy, than a shop of physic.
was told the other day of studio here
equally sylvan; and / know an old cobbler
who could not mend his shoes without seeing
his ivy.bush daily before him as he works.
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THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

Z Il
II of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting of Hallet, Davis IL Co. 3
superior Eoan Pianos, which for beauty Of tone
are considered by all who have heard them to be
unequalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen q Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent PAPER Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard it.
Schumacher q Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pssket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of J.. Gberts boo atiful
Boudoir Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons DESTROYS of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assert
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, al
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment of Music and
Musical instruments constantly on hand. =
HILBUS 81 HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-tf (m)
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CPLENDID PIANOS, Great bargains :

SfLENbiD riANOs, Great ndISa
~ The subscriber has just received two more OF
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven octaves, which, for richness of tone
and finish, will compare most fayorably with any
other instruments for sale in this District. Those
heretofore sold by the subscriber have given per-
feet satisfaction, and the manufacturer intends to
put them at such low price as TO place them
within the reach Of every family OF moderate
means.
Persons wishing 10 purchase superior and
really reliable Piano of warranted durability are
respectfully invited to give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
of on accommodating terms, either for cash or
approved notes, and in every instance guaranty
will be given.
AS there is growing demand for this particn-
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments tor a constant supply.
Great bargains may he expected.
w. G. ZANTZINGER.
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THO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.--
Il / hereby make known TO the public that
have obtained Patent from the United States
for an improved Saw, and am now ready to dis
pose Of rights, or furnish those with Saws who
wish to avail themselves of this vast improve
ment. This Saw will cut double the amount in
any given time, with the same power, that of
the ordinary saw. The nature Of my invention is
so TO construct the teeth Of the Saw that each
tooth shall cut its way clean through the wood
without tearing forcing the Saw; each tooth
acting as mortsing chisel, and cutting chip or
Of the THO kness; that each tooth stands
in advance Of the one next behind il the cutting
part Of each tooth is exactly vertical; and, not
withstanding, each tooth advances in front of the
one next behind il the blade of the Saw to be Of
equal width, requiring the back of the Saw to be
INCLINED forward. The size OF the opening be-
tween the teeth to be increased reduced, &C.
cordng to the length Of the Saw and size Of the
timber TO be cut, so that each space between the
teeth shall be capable of holding the entire chip
or core that the tooth behind il may cut of. The
Saw is capable of being attached TO any mill.
L. STEWART.
For further information, address
STEWART 81 McCLELLAND.
Oct 22-eod6t Washington, ID. G.
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No
BY THOMAS HOOD.


No sumo moon!
No morn-no noon
No dawn-no dusk-no proper time Of day
No sky-no earthly view
No distance looking blue
No road-no street-no "t'other side O. the way
No end to any Row
No indications where the Crescents 60
No top to my steeple-
No recognition of familiar people
No courtesies for showing EN-
No knowing 'em--
No travelling at all-no locomotion,
No inkling of the way--no notion
No goh-by land or ocean
No mail-no post
No news from any foreign coast
No Park-no Ring-no afternoon gentility--
No company--no nobility
No warmth, no cheerfuness, no heathful ease,
No comfortable feel in any member
No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds,
No-ven,ber.
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Little IiIxheII.

When unseen fingers part the leaves
And show us beauty's face,
And earth her breast Of glory heaves
And glows from springs embrace:
When flowers, on green aud golden wings,
Float up-life's sea does swell
And flush world of vernal things
Come little Lilybell.
And like a blessed bird Of calm,
Our loves sweet wants she stilled,
Made passions fiery wine run balm,-
LIES glory half fulfilled,
From ,dapple dawn totwinkling dark
This wiching Ariel
Fills all our heaven or like a lark
Sings little Lilybell.
And she is fair, oh very fair,
Has eyes so like the dove!
And lightly leans her world OF care
Upon our arms of love.
II cannot be that We will break
The promise-tale We tell,
We will not make such fond hearts ache,
little Lilybell.
AS on LIES stream her leaflets spread ,
And tremble in its flow,
We shudder, lest the awful dead
Pluck at her from below; f
Breathe softly low, We winds that start,
y, stream but family swell;
your every motion smiles the heart
For little Lilybell.
Wetremble, lest the angel death,
Who comes 10 gather flowers
For Paradise, at her sweet breath
Should fall in love with ours,
Y, many year may come and co.,
Ere from lifes mystic we'll
Such stream shall flow, such flower shall blow
AS our sweet Liybell.
0, when thy dear heart fills with fears,
And aches with loves sweet pain,
And pale cheeks burn through happy tears,
Like red rose in The rain,
marvel, sweet, if we shall see
The light and say It's well,
When the beloved calls for thee,
z Our dainty Lilybela
How rich love made the lowly sod
Where such a flower hath blown.
Q, love, we look, and think that God
Is such love full grown.
Dear God, that gave the blessed trust,
Be near that all be well,
And morn and eve bedew our dust
For love of Lilybell
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CHOICE READING FOR YOUTH
Nov 12--6td

CHOICE READING FOR YOUTH
~ Lilly Gordon, the Young Housekeeper, by
Cousin Kate.
The Flour of the Family. A Book for Girls.
Florence Egerton; or, Sunshine and Shadow.
Charles Rousell or, Industry and Honesty.
Our Folks at Home; or Life at the Old Manor
House.
Fritz Harold; or The Temptation.
The Woodcutter Of Lebanon, and the Exiles OF
Lucerns.
Mabel Grant A Highland Story.
The Claremynt Tales; or Illustrations of the
Beatitudes.
The Brother and Sister; or, the way of Peace.
Frank Netherton or, The Talisman
Tales of the Scottish Peasantry.
" Pathetic stories soften the heart but legends OF
terror breed midnight misery;
Fair fictions cram the mind with folly, and knowl-
edge of evil tempteth TO like evil"
A Catalogue Of Juvenile Books furnished gratis
on application at the Bookstore Of
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Nov 12-3t 49S Seventh Street.
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the northern and southern mines, in connexion al
Marysvile with Adams & Cos, by every steamer
to the Atlantic States and Europe, South America,
Australia, Oregon, the Sandwich Islands md
China.
Renewed facilities are now offered TO the pub, q
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letters, at reduced prices, r. all parts of toe wo,
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DANCROFT.-Voium Six Of Bancroft,s
Id History Of the United States.
Old Redstone, by Joseph Smith, ID. d.
The lnebriate's Hut, by Mrs. Southworth.
Kansas and Nebraska, by Edward E. Hale.
Isabel Carollton, Personal Retrospect, by
Kneller Glen.
Meigs on Childbed Fevers
Kollicker's Microscopical Anatomy.
Drake on the Principal Diseases. Second SO
ries
Soycrs Shilling Cookery, (or the million.)
On sale at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Oct 20 Bookstore, near 9th Of.
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NEW BOOKs.-Lilly Gordon, the Young

NEW BOOKS.-Lilly Gordon, the Young
IN Housekeeper, by Cousin Kate.
Irish Army, striking Narrative, just published
by the American s. 8. Union.
The Captives of Abb's Valley, by son of Mary
Moore.
Asleep in Jesus, little work on the Death oil
Little Children.
Sister Agnes, or the Captive Nun, a picture Of
Convent Life, by a Clergyman's Widow.
Jaqueline Pascal, or Glimpse of Convent Life
at Port Royal, Introduction by w. r. Williams
d. d.
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct 11-3t 498 Seventh street.
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IT n OR n EY AT l. w,

WASHINGTON, d. G.
(Late Examiner Of Claims in the Pension OEco,j
Will attend TO any business entrusted TO his care
particularly 10 Claims for Pensions, Bounty Land
Land Patents, Scrip, Back Pay, &c.
REFERENcKs Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, U. 8. Sen
ate; Hon. Jno. w. Maury, Mayor Of Washington;
Hon. Jas. e. Heath, late Commissioner of PeL-
sions Hon. Jno Wilson, Commissioner of Gen.
eral Land Office.
I have duplicate pay rolls ofthe army from 100
to 1910, the original Of which were burnt in 1914.
J. p. ID.
Dec 21--6meod
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TAILORs WANTED.--Four of the best
IL JOURNEYMEN COAT MAKERS are
wanted Immediately at A. S. CARRIERS, d. St,
where none but the best need apply. Also, good
white boy or colored man, that can come well
recommended for honesty and industry, 10 do the
running and portering for the store.
Oct 26--3t