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PROFESSIONAL earn.

nR. HUNTER will be happy to see his former
- patients, and others who desire his rrcfessional
assistance in cases of Consumption, Bronchitis nd
AsthIaa, On MONDAY and TUESDAY next Feb
26 and q, over Mrs. Voss's Jewery Store between
18th and 18th streets. His system of treating the
above diseases has been attended with the most
beneficial results, many can testify in this aud
other cites.
Just published, IA Practical Treatise on the Dis
eases of the Throat aud Lungs, by DR.. ROBERT HrS
TER. To be had Of ~ booksellers. feb 23-3t
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SELLING OFF CHEAP!

SELLING OFF CHEAP!
Dress Caps and Ribbon Head Dresses
NISHING to close out the above Goods To- make
w room for Spring purchases. I will sell them
for cost. Ladies in want Of them will do well to
call.
Dress Caps 81 \ to 81 25
Ribbon Head Dresses 81 X to 81 Is
Evening or dinner Caps sl.25
N. B.-Fall and Winter Ribbons at cost Silk and
worsted Braids Gimps, &C. cheap. end lot If .eod:
100 numerous to mention, al Of which will be sold
cheap, to make room y new sood..
A. TATE,
Pa. avenue, between 10th and 18th sts
feb 2S-eo3t Init
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SPRING GOODS! SPRING GOODS!

UsT received a new lot of GOODS, amongst W hich
- are some very pretty Spring Prints, Berege De
cts; Carnbrics, Irish Linens Hosiery, Gloves, Col
lars, &c, DC; 100 pieces Cottons all grades and at
the lowest prices Also, large addition to my stock
mems and boys. pair of ladie Shoes, Stockings
and Gloves all for so cents. Ladies' Gum Sandals So
cents. $3.50
Call at the Great Cheap Cash Store, T. b. BLOWN,
corner of TIN and streets, Northern Liberties'.
feb TT i.-.-.. -' - -a .--ii- 10 -
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" The legal effect of the Nebraska
bill is neither to legislate slavery into the
territories or out of them, but to permit
the people to do as they please, under
the provisions and subject to the limita-
tons OF the Constitution of the United
States ---- - 49, -.
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AGENCIES FOR THE STAR.

Persons in BALTIMORE wishing to subscribe for uie
DAILY Erenins Sar, can have il delivesed to them
on The evening OF ts issue, by faithful carriers, by
leaving their nazes at the store Of GATHERS 4
BRO, corner of Holiday and Baltimore streets.
At WILMysroN, DEL, z. 8. r. BUTLER, ia
Market street, viii attend 10 The delivery Of the GT
AtPHILApELPHIA,J j. T. BATES, at the Exchange
esn furnish those who wish copies Of the StaT early
the morning after its issue.
At PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK, Va, K. G. STA
PIES, No. 4sHgh street, Portsmouth, is prepared to
serve the Star regularly to all who may wish il.
=. At AssAPoLIs, Mp., NORMAN LESLIE will act
Agent for the delivery Of the ar the evening
Of IFS issue. .-.-s.. HT-
At I.ArREL, MD, J. DUvALI. win furnish per-
sons in that neghborhood with the Sor early In the
evening of its issue. (. ....I .t.. -rs
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ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS!

No. 2951 Baltimore street, one door ea.t Of Libert,
street, BaHimOrs, Nd,
eSS3P VIII open on the LIST Of March, a very
SNSN arge and varied stock Of French and Amer
CSffES ican FLOWERs, to which she invites the at
tentien of Merchsnt. and Miiners visi ing the cit,
for their Spring purchases. Her assortment of fin.
French FLOWERS, will be male up Of her own i'm
portation, and selections from the best importing
houses in the country, and will embrace all tbs
newest and most elegant Paris styles. Her Ameri
can FLOWERS comprising all qualities and prices
are made to order.
From her long experience in the Millinery bus;
ness, her determination to confine herself to tbs
FLOWER TRADE, and her facilities for procurin !,
goods on the best terms she feels confident of her
ability to oisr Inducements in styles and prices un
surpassed by any other house.
feb 23-2t
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70 A New York dealer is reported to
have made $68, 600, by the rise on -four
which he purchased in September at
1915, and sold last week at SO.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

70 Mr.. A. A. Hudson, of Syracuse,
sold three white Shanghais for $50 at the
Poultry Show in Albany last week. A
turkey was exhibited at the Show which
weighed thirty-five pounds. -
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

LU" Prudence" said Edmund Burke
g 49, is not only the first in rank of the viz
tues political and moral, but she is the
director. the regulator, the standard OF
: hem all. .ezs.5-.. .t--7s Fr
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

dreadful TORNADO.-A tornado oc-
'chrred at Harrison, Ohio, on Tuesday
Of last week, which destroyed and badly
injured oyer fifty buildings. Several per-
sons were badly hurt. Loss over $780,.
Ctgt ..f 81 .-.-..r.. ...f -...
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

HORSES, WAGON AND CARRIAGE FOR SALE
IL A pair Of fne Law HORSES, unequalled for
working on farm or for trave.ing-peffectly sound
KIND and gentle in harness-are without fault
will be sold low as the owner has farther use for
them. Also, two horse lumber WAGON, and small
CARRIAGE for one or two horses both nearly as
good as new Enquire Of A. W. DENHAM, corner
Of 18th street west, and street north.
feb 23-eotf
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To- There are several vessels detained
in the port of Boston, for the want of
crews. Wages of $40 month, are paid.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

O An Umbrella Greatcoa." has been
invented at Paris. When required, air is
blown into the coat, the skirts are ex-
panded, and the rain falls off beyond the
legs and feet. f. 81 So 49,
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

U They have watchmen along the
river at Albany, to look out for the break
ing of the ice, when, at their signal, all
upon the natural bridge" below must
cut and run
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

70 We learn from the Pickens IS. c.
Courier of the 4th instant, that there are
from seven to eight hundred hands at
work on the Blue Ridge (Rabun Gap)
railroad.
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TO CORREsPONDENTs,

No notice can be taken Of anonymous Communica-
dTns. Whatever is intended for insertion, must
De authenticated by the name and address of the
wrifer-not necessarily for publication, but as a
guaranty Of his good faith.
We cannot undertake to return rejected Communi-
cations.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

o. Hog packing in the Western States
has fallen off considerable this year. At
fourteen points on the Mississippi river.
last year, there were 78, AGO hogs packed !;
this year there have been only $4,000,
showing decrease of 1880.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

" Mrs. Robert Armstrong, of Rich
mond, Va, gave birth on Tuesday to
three children, two girls and boy. All
are alive and doing well. 8-sfsss
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For BOSTON,

TIE regular p: cket Brig A. Dun bar. Captain Ar.
\ KESs will have dispatch for Bo.iou.
FIR freight or passage apply TO Captain On l0srd
or 10 JNn 4. GRIMES
Agent, Commercial Wharf, G,orr-t0vG
feb 2O-eC3t
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MILITARY BALL,

MILITARY BALL,
1&HE "GREEN MOUNTAIN RIFLE CORPS take
i pleasure in announcing to their friends and
the public generally that their annual BALL viii
be held at Anaoostia Hall, on MONDAY, Febru ~
9th, 1854.
A superior Cotilon Band has been engaged tor tb,
occasion.
Tickets ONE DOLLAk-to be had of any of III,
members Of the corps and at tie door on the even
ing of the ball:
MANAGERS:
Can ID McCathsran, Lieut.. ii W Arnold,
81 1t Buckly, Sd Lit Jas Kenton.
ltSg " Garrett, ID Sgt J X Na.ly,
ID Set Cook. 4th Sgt Jas Richards.
Floor Manager-Thos Dryer.
feb 2S-4t*
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sPEcTAcL.s. sPECTscLEs

~ OLD, Silver, Light Steel and orrmsn ss,..
VI SPECTACLES and EYE GLASSES. sn,s.1''
for all sgcs snd kinds CI eyes. Ths ls-s.s, -.
ment and lowest prices 10 Re found 10 lie Les.
just received and for sale Nv KK ITNry
Bridge ST., bet. Congress and High G.ors.o,,.
oD-if
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

NE "ii-L OPEE thu morning vsrirp
w of, ew Spring Goods. col.si ting in par;
Of viz
Plaid silks, Striped silks, Firuacd SILKS
French Mou. 81. iag &c Lai:.es
Plaid and stripe Bsrege Declines
One case handsome DeTege Delaines, at l2l CTS. per
Yard
French Chintzes, English Chin;zes, American Chibi
French Gingbams, English Gingbams
Grape shaWls, Cashmere Shawis, Camels bsr
Shawls
And a complete assortment Ct Staple Goods Of Al
kinds, to which We respectfully invite the attention
OF purchasers. HALL q GR0THER
feb 20-eo2w
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70 Two thousand GOLFERS, along the
Monongahela river, have struck for higher
wages.
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TO THE LOVERS OF BEAR MEAT.

TNHE subscriber would inform his customers and
l. epicureans Of Washington that he viii hsve
for sale ire yf ung BEAR his stalls No. 81 and
10, in the new Centre Market on Saturday morning,
the 25th instant HENRY WEAVER
fah 33-ot& IT'D
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

I livery AND HIRING STABLE BUSINESS FOR
IL SALE CHEAP.-The METROPOLIS STABLE
rear OF the Metropolis Refractory, jackson Hall aley
may be hal at a low figure. Apply Immediately N
the Refractory of GEO, IIENDLEY.
where also may be found three HORSES and
HUGHES for sale cheap Apply as above.
feb o2-3tS
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COPARTNERSHIP NOTIcE.

fTNHE undersigned, having become sssociatei far
j the purpose of carrying on the PLUMBING
BUSINESS, offel their services to the citizens Of
Washington and Georgetown and their yicinities
ana are DOW prepared to put up, adjust and repair
water closets, bathing rooms laundries lit force
pumps, watsr-rams, wster-bscks, and all other fix.
lures appertaining to the business in the best man
ner and at Baltimore prices. They can lie found al
r. T. NAYLoRs old stand, on the south side of Penn.
syivania avenue, near 81 street. where all orders
will be promptly attended to.
-. - FRANCIS Y. NAYLOR,
feb Zz-eo3t FRANCIS MeGHAN
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DISSOLUTION OF coPaRTNERsprp

TUE coFartnership of Edward Myers Co.. i
i this day dissolved by mutual consent and D.
WARD MYERS and ROBERT b. MooRxAN VII give Their
attention 10 winding up its concerns.
All persons owing the concern will rleasc cone
forward ana pay; and those holding claims win PIE
sent them. EDWARD NYEIs
JOHN J. M00RMAN
WASHINGTON, February Goth, 1854 feb 2S-St
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"ashinptnn

Washin 81 Oh, Feb. A, 1854.
NOTICE if hereby given that Mr. J. WESLEY e.
~ Gibson Is daily auth, rizad II receipt for us
tse Executors OF Vim IL. Peace. l. te Of Washington
city deceased. RUTH A. PEAO0.
j. ". CHEW,
feb 2p-u nbtei1 Executors
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WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES.

WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES.
THE Fourth and last Assembly Rail- will be held
i at Jackson Hall on TUESDAY EVENING, the
2Sth instant.
Tickets OF admission can be obtained by subscri
bers at Stevens store. Browns Hotel.
Persons not subscribers can procure Il Rets by ar
plying to one Of the Executive Manae ers at Jacks
Hall on the day of the Ball. feb 23-dtd
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NOTICE

Ii persons indebted to the estate Of the lai.
"A w. III. Peace, are requested TO make = set le.
ment before or on the 9th day of March next: and
all persons having claims against said estate viii
render the same immediately, ct the old stand nov
occupied by Mrs. PELco.
RUTH A. PEAC0,
JOHN w. CHEW,
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

=7~OC fhe large circulation Of the SrAR
wakes 1t the most desirable advertising me
dunn III the Distria. Ii has more readers
IN the cities of Washington, Georgetown,
and Alexandria, than oil the other WASH
ington ddilies combined. - $3.50
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

OK REwARD-PET DOG LosT,-I.ost ON We'd
GDO nesday, the 22d instant, tau and black King
Charles Spaniel SLUT, and answers to the pane Of
"Nell;' had tied on her neck when lost, a piece Of
red ribbon. Whoever win return her 70 Mr.. VAL
ENTINE, Carpenter, on 10th str ct between Penn
sylEsnia and street. will receive the above
reward with the thanks of the owner.
feb 23-t rIntellger Ger
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nR IA: Won MoscHzIsKER, OCULIsT AND
~ AUR!ST, begs to inform bis patients that be
VIII os In washington on FRIDAY, having been
prevented by the weather to come last TUESDAY
Those who wish to consult him on DISEASES of the
EYE and EAR, can see him on Friday, this week
and every Tuesday from IL a. m, to 8 p m. His
anu iotn slrees feb 22-2t*
DORTRAITS OF EMINENT AMERICANS Now
L LIVING, Including President PIERCE Secretary
Marcy, Judge Campbell, and other members of the
Cabinet with biographical and histroncal memeirs
OF their lives and action, by John Livingston of the
New York Bar. For sale a.
TAYLOR & MAURY'S,
leb TT Bookstore, near 9th st
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

MRS. GARRETT ANDERSON Ia. Raj.
WI day received a supply Of Silver and Gold Pa
PER. Stationery and Musi. Store, bet Ilth
feb TIT and 18th gts
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-23

CHE AP BRACELETS, Ac.-LAM.
~ MOND, eth street, has received further sup
ply Of those cheap Steel Bracelets Also, styles
Of Tucking Combs Hair, Tooth, Nail and other
Br Shes Elastic Cork Soles, Playing Cards. &C. and
for sale wholesale and retail at
feb 23-st u. il9 r- LAMM0ND'S 7th st
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himself, !" wi hoofs' of his own. he could
hardly be more vehemently thumped and
whacked in New England " sacred" desks,
than at present. The little man, however
bears tho terrible infection of clerical damna-
ton with great fortitude and self possession,
sailing under It quite as complacently as here
tofore. We take it that he recollects that ne
man draws down upon him the furious denun-
Citations of that class of over righteous fanatics
and bigots, until they begin to realize that he
is doing much for his country's progress in
sanae ~ay or othsr disasreeabIe to their pccu-
liar odd notions Of the fitness of things tempo
raj They are fast fixing him in their cata-
logue Of American " damnabilities," wherein
they long since ascribed the names of Thomas
jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay and
Daniel Webster u..... ..r
In the meanwhile, Senator Douglas is look
ing evidently, very closely to his points Thus
he has just ground to powder the obstruction to
the triumph of his great measure sought to be
raised by Ex-Governor Coles, of Illinois tits
conceived among the public men of all parties
now in Washington, that instead of weakening
the bill, the Ex-Governor's attack has elected
a reply which strengthens its cause beyond
measure. We hear, too, that Mr.. Douglas has
in print letter, in reply to a late disingenu-
Gus article from the pen Of Edmund Burke, Of
New Hampshire, late prominent member of
inc Democratic party. 1t seems that the Gen
tie Edmund is in shocking bad (polidcaD odor
at home, and had to do any quantity of protest,
Ing as to his exact position as politician, while
engaged in the work Of trying to {" punish
his old party associates Thus, he protests that
| he is a supporter Of the Administration, while
| torturing his brain TO make it Gle ar that tho
\ worst enemies the COUNTRY have, or ever had
are its present Government After this fash.
ion, while proclaimins himself to be warm
| supporter of the Nebraska Kansas bill, he re
| Gently SO explained it to the New Hampshir,
public, as to make it appear to Northern SEN
timent perhaps the most odious measure o.
State ever initiated. Senator Douglas, accord
ing to the prevailing understanding in Wash
ington. casting behind him Burke's assevera
tons Of enthusiastic devotion to bis o. .
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feb 20-tf
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n NEW YORK HATS.-Beebe's Hats Tor u'
Spring Of 1854, are for sale at
STEyENs'S Ssles-com,
feb 1S-3t Browns Hotel
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Mr.. Park Berjemtn,s Lecture

TRIPLE SCENTED BROWN WINDSOR,
i Musk-scsnted do do.
Clesver's Honey Seap-each at BIZ cts. a paper
containing cakes. Also the extra size Honey SoaJ
| at so cents for s cakes For sale at
4F Winners, 9Th street.
feb 2S-tf TNewsI
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
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A BEAUTIFUL INCIDENT.

A naval officer being at sea 10 dreadful
storm. his wife was sitting in The cabin, near
him, and filed with alarm for the safety of
the vessel, when so surprised at the serenity
and composurc, that she cried out:
MY dear are you not afraid How is it
possible that you can be SO calm in such a
dreadful storm?'
lie rose from the chair dashed it to the
deck, drew his sword, and pointing it to the
breast Of bis wife, exclaimed
Are you afraid!'
She instantly answered No
Why said the officer?
Because rejoiued the wife i know this
sword is in the bands Of my husband and be
loves me too we'll to hurt me-
Then, said be, remember | know 10 whom
believe, aud that he who holds the wind in
his fist and the water in the hollow of hand,
is my Father
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
THE INDIANS.


Although the march Of civilization has
driven the Red Man far from bis old hunting
grounds. and deprived him of much Of his
primitive power and glory, his race is still
more numerous within the limits of the Uni
ted States than most Of US, who have not
consulted the Census, may suppose. From
perusal of the Report Of the Interior, ac-
companying the last annual message Of the
President Of the United States, we learn
that the whole number of Indians ia the
United Statess 100000. ofwhom about 49,
900 are East Of the Mississippi river; prin.
cipally in New York. Michigan. Wisconsin,
North Carolina, Mississippi and Florida
About 10000 are in Minnesota, and along
our inner frontier to Texas those of the
plains and Rocky Mountains are estimated
at $4,000; and those in Texas at 10000;
California at 10000; Washington and Or.
egon at $4,000; New Mexico at As, 900, and
Utah at 10000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
VELOCITY OF THE WIND.

Professor Stoddard. in lecture recently
delivered upon the hurricane in Knox county,
Ohio, stated that in one town grove of oak
trees was almost entirely blown down. The
trunk Of one Of these trees was about three
feet in diameter. Assuming, however, its
diameter to be but two and half feet. o
force of147. 900 pounds would be required to
break it. The surface Of the tree exposed to
The action Of the wind was about 1000 feet,
which would give pressure by the wind Of
lat pounds per square foot, or velocity Of
not less than Ill miles per hour, which is
nearly one fourth the initial velocity Of a
cannon ball Allowing the height Of the hur-
ricane, or wbirlwind, to have been sixty feet.
the whole force exerted at one time along its
track was Eve thousand million pounds, or a
working power equal to more than half the
steam power Of the globe.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
CUBA.

The annual productions of Cuba are said
to comprise Sl3,500,ooo worth of sugar,
S15,000,00O worth of tobacco, $2,310, 900
worth of coffee, 100000 worth of corn,
and S7,oo0,000 worth Of other agricultural
produce. The grand total of its productions,
including dairy and domestic animals, av :
erages S59,0O0,000 per annum. The pop.
ulation of the island in 1871 was 81 ,007,-
1872, including 5l0,392 whites, 9,595
slaves, and 1898 free colored people
Five years subsequently the white population
had increased 1886, while the blacks de-
creased i07, 1852, making an aggregate pop
ulation then of but 1,S98,752. In the city
and suburbs of Havana, in 1871, the entire
population was l60,750. Five years later,
in 1876, it comprised but l2S, 597.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
POPULATION OF GREAT BRITAIN.

! The Westminster Review. in an interesting
article entitled Results Of the Census Of
1851, gives some curious statistics in rela
ton to the character and prominent divisions
Of the British people. The census was taken
in single night. by forty thousand persons.
The result showed that out Of q total popu-
lation Of 81, l21, 967 persons, 10000 were
absent in France, 2TS3 in Russia and 1885
10 Turkey About quarter Of million
were at sea or abroad The entire popula-
ton was nearly double that Of 1900. Ac-
cording to the census. about ll6,0 900 persons
die annually 10 England Of preventable dis
eases. In addition to this average. the chol
era. during its last visit, carried off $4,000
victims.
As to private or family life, some Of the
facts are strange enough But one solitary
case was found of family, consisting of pa
rents and twelve children living together,
among 4l.916 families. Celibacy is very
prevalent in England. In the south eastern
division, of women under the age o. As, the
wives we're less than 10000, and the wild
ows and spipsters more than 100000. OF
$1,000 households. 1928 belonged to sin
Clio men and women. These are startling
facts
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1854-06-07
AMUSING YANKEE TRICK.


A letter from an officer Of the Allied Fleet
10 the Baltic, dated on the 18th ult., tells the
following rather good story :--"One morning,
few days siace, We saw q large vessel eight
or ten miles ahead, which we fully believed
to be Russian man of war, as she made oil
sail to get away, and showed no colors AS
we rapidly came up with her she took in sail
until she was under reefed top-sails, eight
ing TRIM SO we beat to quarters, and the
pipe sounded loudly, hands bring the ship in
to ctionv For some three minutes every
thing was hustle, casting the guns loose, clear
ing the decks, &c. Five minutes more and
every gun was shotted and primed. and the
men standing with the match lines in their
hands waiting for the word FIRE. just as We
got within good shooting distance the black
guard ran up American colors, and coolly
told us be would have hoisted them sooner,
but be wanted to see how smart we could
clear for action. If our tars did not bless
him ON the wrong side Of Heaven, never be-
lieye me %