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sale To-Day.
ny GREEN q SCOTT. A~ctioneer..

VALUABLE AND ELIGiBLY SITUATED BUILDING LOT
on I'd street On Friday, i7h shall
nj O'Clock the premi-es handsome building
situated between fennsyvsnia
feet with depth Of $50 feet 35fee alley
Terms balance IL, 10, a
the deferred bearing
iom day and deed Of Tit.
di-putabie.
property considered Of the hand.omes,
bu in the Any wishing
chase
OF business purposes, will do wen attend The sale.
GREEN a SCOTT,
I'D Aucuoneer
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|, Office oT the removal Of the land ONCE from
IN sPARTA, EisBA, In ALABAMA.
Under authority entitled "An
changes Of land Offices, approved March 1852
hereby and made that the land Once for the
of the public the SPARTA district Alabama will
OF sPARTA location, ELBA
ia Coffee county, State, the first day Of April
Given the city Of Washington this fourteenth
day OF February ammo Domni one thousand eight hundred and
my four. - -. -. -
ny the PRESIDENT
JoHs WILSON,
Feb I7-wIJw 4
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Qua sEsAToRs.-lt has been perfectly we'll known that
Gen. Cass would vote for the territorial bill before
the Senate and by the proceedings Of Monday another
column, i, will be that Mr. Stuart explicitly stated
tina, he woud vote for the bill" This is had cx-
pected Our senators will be lriumphany sustained by
their constituents in their action npon this important sub
iect-Detron Free Pres.
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The rise IA -four not great by the packet the
dealers looked for; the prices are however, frm-sny
s@a ~ %. mixed wesern southern, 50 81 Rye our,
80 81 Corn meal, 50 so Wheat, POS cents Rye auiet
at llV cents Oa so 80 cents Corn bris-we.ter rn
mixed oi cents round yellow, l03 cents Pork is Rim
at SI6 rs SIS 81, mess; SI3 So prime Lard I0t loa
cents
The stick make has hown q 1fner aspect, with. how
ever. small speculation. Tie oidsrs abroad ARE
more full.
Yours, PRENTICE.
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business in that body We shall publish. at length.
,ny Of The speeches OF members limits will al
Lou Due attention will be given TO the current news
- The day; 40 that whilst columns will be mainly de-
voted 10 political subjects. We shall be careful TO devote
.uesnt space 10 other matters TO make il interesting
nsw.uspsr We have made arrangements for improving
tbs appearance Of The Uaon BY ordering materials.
ubisb will be received in a few weeks.
X. ARMSTRONG.
Tue following are the terms Of subscription TO the
paper; s,.s,o,.r,ou
IA. couv Of the Daily per annum $40
o. oooy of the SeuWeeky. per annum 8
a.. eony Of the Weekly per annum
CLUB RATES
Five copies OF the Daily tor 40
Eiys COPIES OF the eintWeeky Tor 20
,ran COPIES of The Semi Weekly for 50
Three copies OF the Weekly for
Rive copies of the Weekly tor
1sn eoples OF the Weekly for is
Any one making up club Of ten more will be entitled
ropvp gratis,
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DIED,

residence Georgetown, the of the 18th
CoRCoRAN, reiict OF the late TEoaAs CoRosRAs
aged a years.
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A FARM for sale excharEeA nne and beautiful fsrm,
about - miles from cfhoo we'll improved with
srchsngs
city property large the proprietor will divide H.
Address, post Paid, letter bor t7e
Fsbl7~~d&. s'tflNfaf N ".
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DDITIoNAL SCHEDULE.--On and snsr this dsas -
mail boat TOR the South will susAuv nAeNe
Of each week the hour q ococh ny sm osnsr
OF the week. A6alI -~.'-v-''
GEORGE MArTTNCLY VI nBi
feeH-1 Agent of0outAssn Man Ia.
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A LITTLE sTRAHGE-ls il not a little strange that that
class OF people who have hitherto secuted at the idea OF
compromising with slavery'-who have always fought
az ainst aiherng in good faith the Missouri line and
extending il 10 the Pacific and with whom the Wilmot
provso has been qua non-should suddenly have
become stckiels for the Missouri Compromises
ure which, if they bad The power, they would sweep from
the statute book single dash, and upon its ruins
Wilmot proyso covering the whole territory Of the
Union
Let no. aboli,ionisis talk 10 OF the sacredness o
compromises Nothing is sacred with them. Their pro-
essions are false hell itself Openly and boasngl
they violate the fugitive c-save law-one OF the compro
mise measures OF Is3o-and then have the audacy tc
turn around and, with ill-concealed hypocrisy, pirate
about the sacredness of the Missouri act Out upon such
vany. Out upon men who daily commit moral treason
against their country Sacredness oil compromises, In
deed l-Dstrou Free Press.
The daily union., 1854-02-17

Mrs Garrett Anderson. OF the musical depot on
Pennsy between llh and 18th streets. has
politely furnished with several choice pieces of music
for the piano,
We observe among the number /" Souvenirs of Ken
lucky" HAZEL DELI" Flora Mazurks," and " Echoes
of the Pyreness'
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An Anne ricaa Concern.

The English, Spanish, and French languages are necessay0
Teachers this charge 4S for " lessons
may disposed learn with foreign language
pay only dollars adancs for OF ~ lessons
Editors gentlemen the and their
Children with having the kindness publish
my Lessons children at my rooms, -
thousand OF publications u well
English eoemake speak English Spanish bar
speak French cook speak French but
them CLASSICAL education not NJ
teachers have been dangerous
Although in California devourea all my prop
sry a anybody The evenings already en-
gagged dispose hours day. am not nibassr
God forbid but would like to live to see all the American con
under glorious flag The Braxians
actually preparing great proclaim the republe,
open national movement II perfectly osgan-
ized in Meco carry Santa Anna 10 the scadods
worthy General Amone President consauoaa o(
republic Cuba, Sonora Nicaragua, Ac ~ss
American Here fmercan concsywths
necessity Spanish language. Al the time, rssdy
the human body with three hundred
prescriptions only competition for the price the med
icine, ettAorf fee
RICARDO CORREA DA COSTA,
At Mrs. Bannerman's, corner Of 4 and oh streets.
Feb l7-3t
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We have been kindly furnished by the Publishers
(Messrs j. II. Cotton & Co., Sc Cedar street. New
York; with a volume of the " American Statistical An
nual for 1854
We have not yet been able to peruse il to that ex-
tent which we design doing, but, 80 far we have
examined il, We can justly say that we have me,
with no work for long time which imbodies SO much
general and useful statistical information
II impar.s. in concise and clear manner, statistical
facts which are not only interesting but useful 10 the
scholar statesman, arlisun agrcuursi, and in fac, 10
every class OF our citizens,
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Prices Dress circle and parquettc, 50
seats rs rs family Circle IS
hrd coored gallery, Us Private boxes, oa
Feb IL
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To conclude with the admired and gen,ee comedea entitled
MORNING CALL.
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The aggregate result presents continual rise In the
price OF imported woods, which double the
OF the imports Of ls49 This fact indicates with the high
prices sustained here for The domestic WOOL
Ing that considerable quantities been kept out of the
market on speculation how vigorous has been the demand
from the manufacturers for consumption. The duties
cloths have been complained of too low insure pros
pcry TO the manufacturers who, nevertheless have been
active in The wool market raise prices steadily
The fears entertained last that the Australian supple.
would be cut Of by the gold excitement realized ;
on the contrary. more wool than received into
England from that quarter. lis to be remembered that
while The price Of wool has doubled, the duty has doubled
also
Cents. Duty To,.l
:. 1853 1856 $40 1906
making rice OF seven cents per pound. This has
evidently operated powerfully against manu- aotures
who have had 10 contend against foreign goods of which
the material free The quantity wool which Eu-
rope spare above the OF her
Is yearly diminishing consequently the co of IL rising
their hands. Hence amy movement which should create a
greater demand Tor that wool would diminish the ability
Of the foreign manufacturers compete with of the
United States Obviously make woods free the direct
means OF lowering the price to the American manufac-
toTers, and enhancing il 10 their foreign compeorrhe
moro 80 that none OF the imported wool in sny degree
comes in competition with that OF American growth.
All the foreign inc woosnnd none OF them equal to
fine Ame ricssre absorbed for home consumption, and IL
the wool of all countries made free It would di-
minsh the demand io American pound On the other
hand, the high price which wool rules dlscouages
consurr p,on by subsitution.
The i'm porstions, which opened heavy, have fallen off
to considerable extent in the last week. and the dun
OF trade has hsd the effect prevent any second orders be-
ing scot Ior the sprng trade The egnaton which has
lasted long in Europe j. supposed TO have diminished
thc goods thar may have been here consignment,
and those which viii be sold loss. The nuc-
on sales that have taken place show considerable decline
in prices sad foreign agents disposed long time
to make sues
The imports and exports OF the por, for six weeks, end
ing February III, are as folowss
1859. 1884.
....oi 0%,oe7 2357t4a5 o5os, ,3ss
@672,7fo s67l,56o 3eps. SO
10 specie -. ........... es3,7A Is60,79s el7oN
The excess OF exports is double that OF the imports Ex
change very heavy and the export specie has ceased
having been in February Si5lis sgans sSH,7l2 Bank
er. draw sterling at per cent but hrstclss bills can be
had at 81 a 81; francs, 800 a 5.Tt.
Money is abundant, and the Africa brugsoTders for
stock The news is regarded moro fearful and Tho
bsaks liberal in their discounts, which have
creased 81 600 900 during he week. and the specie S2s7
COO The specie In the city Is Si7,5.3 so0-an in
crease OF 81. 800. 900 since January l.
The produce markets firm than on the close Of
the week Cotton is. however, les the official quotations
Nsw Fork Class6ostsor.
The daily union., 1854-02-17
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ODD FELLOWS HALL
y. =. sANFoRD's OLD, EsThBiIsHED, AND ORIGINAL
NEW ORLEANS OPERA TROUPE
Are again before the public.
SANFORD respectfully that
Of his house, Philadelphia whc destroyed by fire
9th December nrw
robe Instruments travelling and that tho troupe,
with all iis force, viii appear
Mospy Evyssa February 3 and continue during tho week
IN addition the favote performers attached to snpfods
Troupe he takes pleasure announcing the greatest stars in the
minstrcisy business
n. H. Sitter, the champion dancer
A. j. ALLEN, the banjni-t.
HERR LIEBENSTIEN, Tho Hungarian vocalist.
And the original Raner Collins saniord Lynch
Holden Rudolph, Kavanaa Lindsay, sofweci and Master SAM
ford.
Professor schwee, vii, preside at the piano-for's.
Admission es No price.
Doors O'Clock.
Feb l1-dn
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THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY,

THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY,
ROM the old Granite State happy the citizens
of Washington will three of their VOCAL EN-
TERTAiN1ENTs
CARUSI'S SALOON,
Commencing this evening closing Monday the aoth
introducing their compositions,
Tickets so ehdsa to be had at The principal
mu. and stores,
Doors at 6k O'Clock commence at ~.
l7-Jm
The daily union., 1854-02-17

FRIpAY Evxnso, February II, 1884,
WIN be presented only during Mr. FORESTS
engagement shak,peares tragedy, in acs snaisd
oTHELLo.
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To her dramatic playing the pains of the soul
are change into physical pains, and then her
delivery be ,omes harsh; she takes time, puts
forth cries, moves, AMI agitates as If she had
fits.
She thus represents the antique and pagan
sorrow. Everything coming from the heart is
usually said with more simplicity and depth
voice alone is the passionate interpreter of the
ioys and torments of the soul They were not
groundless those who said, in speaking of a
great tragedienne She has tears in her
voice." La ehaD,pmesle, Adrienne Lecourrenr,
la Duchesnois, were possessed with sensibility
1t is above all by that electric action upon the
public that they succeeded by associating them
to. the passion which they felt themselves
Mile Rachel produces astonishment charms
and moves by the exactness and beauty Of hei
diction. Her studied delivery awakes the hope
of Communicative sensibility or compassion
but she sometimes fails in fulfilling the public's
expectations. After having carried and sus
pended as it were, her audience, she drops il
without illusions, if not cold, at least with 9
quiet and serene soul. Her talent then takes
hold of the intelligence without speaking &c
the heart; it does not reach there.
fro BE CONTINUED.
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signs Of age, and is still considered the strong
est vessel in our service. She has never been
engaged in action, as no opportunity has offered
since 1872, since which time, as we have stated,
she was constructed. Alter lying up some
months ready for service, with the expectation
Of provision and men, she was put in commits
sion on the LIST instant, and the command given
to Captain Josiah Tatnal. Commodore Mer-
vim goes out in her as his flag ship to relieve
the United States frigate st. Lawrence, which
is at present the flag ship of the Pacific squad
ron. The following are her officers:
Commodore VIM. Mervin, Captain Josiah
Tatnall, Commander VIM. O. Nicholson, Lieu
tenant Guert Gansevoort, Horace H. Harrison,
John Mooney, VIM. Decatur Hurst, Thomas b.
Huger, Sailing master George Nelson, Pnrser
Warrington, Captain Bot Major Gillespie and
Lieut.. Baker of the marines. ~
We regIet our inability to give q list of the
passed midshipmen and other officers, being
unable to procure one on board. They are all
as gallant and fine set Of fellows as ever trod
on the deck of a ship, and they can boast ofthe
company of the handsomest sailing-master in
the service
We should like to know the true destination
of the Independence. Is she really going to
the Pacific, or will she winter in the Gulf to
look after our interests in That quarter?
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II -
M isffIlanf0ns.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIvED


II w. BROWNING, MERCHANTTAILoR,
under the United States Hotel, would re-
specially inform his customers and the public
generally that he has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such as Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Veslings, Of the latest imporia-
ton, and is prepared to have them made up al
the shortest notice, in The most fashionable man
ne r, and al low rates of prices.
Having made arrangements TO go into the
Ready made Clothing business extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase stock Of Coihing,
moi inferior 10 any in this city, and not made up at
the north. as is usually the case with work sold
iere but cut in his own establishment, and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season, at
low rates Of prices. He is enabled, therefore, to
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and to quality and STYLE be will leave for those
who favor him with a call 10 Judge.
He can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants, and Vest,
at the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out Of cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum of. -. ....... SIS
Dress and Frock Goats, from. ....... $40 10 $50
Over-coats of different styles, from. !. $40 TO SOS
Black and fancy Pantaoons, from. =. SO so 10 $40
Silk and velvet Vests, from. ......S2 SO TO $40
This stock Of Clothing is of superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand large assortment
Of fancy artices--such as gloves, cravats, collars.
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale of SCOTS Report Of
Fashions in this city.
Sept lift
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a New prIN ter,

JoHN.-The Chinese ar, queer customers in
the estimation Of outsiders-have q peculiar
knack Of doing almost everything in direct
opposition TO our own, and are close imitators
Of our vices and virtues, particularly Of the
former. 1t may be possible that in their pc
culiar way they deem their infractions Of law
strictly conservative of order and morality, but
Of justice, or no reliance can be placed on the
recorders record. Their contributions TO the
city treasury during the past month, in liqui
dation of fines, amounted TO 1918. Surely
John is making rapid strides in the path Of
civilization. Sacramento Union
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@> THE CHEST. wa

SIR ASHLEY COOPER, BART, NJ. D.,
The Eminent Medical Pyaaifioner, hasl,aa pol,a.
Die Legacy to the World ia ms
GREAT PREVENTATIVE OF CON-
SUMPTION, AND
Unfdiling Cure for Pulmonary Diseases,
without the Use of Medicine.
Sir A. c. Bart, invented and advised the use of the
INDICATED FUR CHEST PROTECTOR.
THO ALL PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND
u conditions, as certain and a safe shield
against those fearful diseases, consumption Bron.
chils, Asthma Coughs, Colds and other Affections
ofthe Lungs, which arise from the exposed state
Of the chest according 10 fashion, and the con /.
tinual changes OF our climate.
The Protector |" IL simply a chemically pre-
pared fur, lined with silk and padded. which. sus
pended from the neck, covers the chest in so
agreeable a manner that, once worn il becomes a
nscesspy and comfon.
1.-The Protector" although but recently intro.
duced INTO America, Is making rapid progress
through the United States the Canadas, South
America, and the West Indies. Il has for long
time been staple article in England and on the
continent Of Europe, while II has grown in many
countries TO the position Of an article Of dress
TO demonstrate these facts, inquire Of any Eng
lish resident IN your vicinity OF bis knowledge Of
the beneficial effects Of wearing the Protector,
'enhou reoonrse 70 doofering Of any kind. The
cost OF wearing these articles is n mere trffc and
one viii last some years. No one who values the
neahh Of h'msei or his family Will be without them
The hospitals ia this country are not alone recon-.
mending them, but rapidly introducing them.
llarcourt, Bradley ~ Co. Of London, and Man
chester England, were originally entrusted with
the manufacture OF the Protector, by the Iamented
Dr. Cooper, and continue TO Manufacture accord
ing TO has original Instructions and therefore re
commend those who would wear " The Protec
tor, 10 see to their being genuine.
Rfme1lber this rs staple arfick, and no pafcpf
medicine.
RETAIL PRICES.
cents S,ze''...' '.''''..'''''......s 80 each.
Ladies 40. '..'....'............. 90
Boys and misses. IS
HARCOURT, BRADLEY a. Co.
% Ann Street, and l02 Nassau Street.
New York, u. 8.
Principal warehouse, Io2 Wood Street, Cheap
side, London.
Mandatory, a. Market Street, Manchester,
England.
H.. b. q Co. are establishing depots for the sale
OF The Protector in all parts Of America. Ply
scians, Surgeons, Druggists, CIoihiers, Dry Good.
Merchants, Hatters, and Milliners, also Gentle.
mems Furnishing Storekeepers are entrusted with
the wholesale and retail distribution OF them, and
TO whom most liberal terms are offered for their
enterprise, and splendid opportunity omen, 10
them for safe and profitable business.
For terms, apply TO
HARCOURT, BRADLEY Z. e.
:. 80 Ann Street, New York. II. s.
Sep S--dSw3m
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
The cheapest, most comfortable, and expedi-
ti0us route to the White Sulphur Springs.
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
-n=.-w, ARRANGEMENT having

Inc cheapest, most comfortable, and expedi-
tious route to the White Sulphur Springs.
passing the Alum, Warm, and Hot Springs.
E: rzzszzzEzrzr, ARRANGEMENTS having
II been made with the owners of the
new and splendid steamer GEORGE PAGE to
run between Alexandra and Washington, a dis
lance Of six miles, in connexion with the trains
on this road and the Washington railroads, the fol-
lowing schedule will take effect on and after
Thursday, June i, 1854:
A train from Alexandra to GordonsyilIe and
intermediate stations, will leave the depot, corner
of Duke and Henry streets, at Z O'clock, a. m,
on the arrival ofthe Boat from Washington giving
ample time for Breakfast on board, arriving al
Gordonsyile at half past 10 o'clock, connect
ing at that point with the trains on lhA Virginia
Central railroad TO Richmond, Charlottesville and
Staunton. W4
A train from Gordonsville to Alexandria and in
termediate stations, will leave Gordonsville at
IL O'Clock, on the arrival Of the cars on the Vir-
ginia Central road, arriving at Alexandria at half
past O'Clock, thus allowing time TO connect with
the trains leaving Washington city for the north.
and for dinner on board the boat.
A train from Alexandria to Warrenton and in
termediate stations, will leave Alexandria daily
Sunday excepted) at o'clock, p. m, arriving az
Warrenton 81 O'Clock, p. m.
On Sunday will leave at o'clock, a. m.
Train from Warrenton to Alexandra and inter
mediate stations win leave Warrenton daily Sun.
day excepted at quarter before O'Clock, a. m,
arriving at Alexandria al halEpast 9 O'clock a. m
On Sunday will leave at quarter past IL O'Clock,
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From Rio.-The ship Grey Eagle arrived in
Philsdelpha on Sunday from Rio, with dates 10
August 18th, reports that coffee is scarce, and the
port healthy. She len in port the ship Palmyra
from Cslleo for Hampton Roads dischsrging for
repairs; ship Imaun, for New Zealand, repairing
from collision with an iceberg in The latitude OF
Cape Horn, and the brig Helen, from baltimore,
sailed on the 10Th; the barques White Cloud and
PbGnix, for New York; on the 18th the barque
Mary Sawyer, for Boston. An American ship,
supposed TO be the Jew or Agnes, was outside
Rio on the 18th.
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Large Baby.-As they are to have Baby
Convention at Springfield, Ohio, II is well TO fore
warn ambitious mothers OF what they will have 10
contend with. The 81. Louis Republican has
been shown a specimen three years and two
months old which weighs one hundred and thirty
i've pounds. He is too old 10 contest for the
prize, but Il shows what can be done in the West
ern Valley. lftbere are any in that region Of one
or Two years, and Of proportonate weight, it will
be OF no use for people this way TO attend the as.
semblage of juveniles with the view 10 securing
prize,
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Vessels Of war.
Predispo.Ition IN Cho,ers tn. Nh

Predisposition TO Cholera--The physicians
OF the New York hospital give some facts showing
that seveneighths OF all persons attacked by chol
era are those who have already been long suffer.
ing from organic diseases, rs OF the liver, lungs,
&c, and who could not live long under the cir
cumstances. This A. shown by post-mortem ex.
aminaiions. made in almost every instance.
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STICKING TYPE.--The editor Of the Pittsburg
Post has been trying bis hand at setting type.
The success Of his first effort he gives as fol-
lows. Perseverance and patience conquer all
things, and the editor will no doubt make an
accomplished printer, If he only sticks at it long
enough,
New printer,
This is ouI first efforl at Aesstlins. We prs.
snme that it will show thu wa can learn Jast'
we are seIftsn5hl too. Ne want no help we
will need no eoIIeci;ons we don't intend to tIy
eAery day but will lea tue priuteIs HnoH that
we are one o: them
tsi4 about the arr Of drinling 1t is Sus rs
eas6 as roIing on a log
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Neurological Discovery.--The New Jersey
State mineralogist has discovered, near Newark,
new mineral II was found in thin fakes be-
tween the layers Of sandstone, and having an ex.
traordinary resemblance in many respects 10 white
paper, he has given IL the name Of +" Papyradytef
II il flexible and elastic, not acted on by acids,
may be heated red hot without ohange Of form,
but loses 20 per cent OF water IN heating, and then
becomes brittle.