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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

Holloway IMMINENT ana
Pjerpont, storekeeper, Of Troy, was for nine months deaf
and blind from q sevsae attack Of erysipelas, but was
cured in two weeks bythese valuable remedies, which
are infalible in any case Of skin disease, Sold at the
manufactures, 80 Maiden lana, New York, and "a
Strand, London, and BY all druggists, at rs cents, S2h
cents and 81 per pot or boz.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

A RfSPECrABIE PROTESTANT WIDOW WOMAN,
"A who IL a first rate cook, wants . situation; hAa no
objection 10 assist In tho vast Ing and ironing, and has
no objection 10 20 a short distance In the country. Can
be seen for two Gays at 900 East Fourtesnth stree, top
floor, back room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

For Distfllers and Liquor Manufacturers
Oil Of cogpac, essence Of cognac, (Ssignette, Otard, &c. },
Jamaica and 81. Croix rum, Schiedam schnapps, and all
ether navors for liquors and cordials. For sale by +. II.
HECKNG, IL Frankfort street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

Portraits FOE % Cents, 80 Cents, 81 and s.,
or o. 90 per dozen, by machinery system and the U. 3.
patent double acting cameras, at the Peoples Picture
Factory. 2S9 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

HENRY a. LEEDS. AUCn0NEER -BY Il.
II Leeds 4 Co. r~hursday, Feb. 18th, ana Friday,
10th At u O'Clock, each evening, q our gAnsriss, No.
lection. Magnificent sale Of very valuable oil paintings,
just received from Europe, and not before seen In this
country. Among the artists will b found the names OF
vaaderbreck, Bocchi, Poussin, 8. Rozs, Zucchareli. Mors-
hens, Mignot, Carracci, Sim ,nisi, School, Vernst, An
drea, Del Sarto, Corregio, Carlo Dolci, sasso Fsrrato, Sc
verai OF the Florent ne school, Carravaglo, Guido, Renl.
Permogiano, y. verynese, Gheraldi and other very valuable
pain ings- Also . large invoice OF very fns paintings on
copper and glass, just received from Paris, together VIII
about 100 modern oil paintings Of high order. rnis sale
is well worthy the attention OF amateurs and Others, rs
IL 10 seldom We have so fine = collection TO offer. Can be
seen for two days before the sale, as above.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

MIuIsEK -HAsuED. Two 90 rIIug TRAP
wi dsss %nIiEsrs nose bit isofs that srs tsnfgu r.
y ae4s,lnt~- wa frDssssy sils, ned stplr - Nr.
w0nan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

A UcTIoN N0~rICE-PUBLIC DOCKS AND SLIPS
IA The right to collect and retain the wharfage TO-
the use or occupation Of the aforementioned docks an'
s Max' 1898 Is5 .n si Term y. ., .a dde y ye aaSls r1 auction ao1 n n the my an I
Hall, on Wednesday, l4th day OF March, 1855, at
O'Clock p. NJ, viz. -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-14

Defiance Salamander M. Pat
RICK 10 the sole manufacturer in the United States Of
the above celebrated safes, and +. G. COINS impene-
trAble defiance locks and cross bars. Depot No. l92
Pearl street, one door below Maiden lane.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
....;gI5;;.ss TIIKOUGn FROM BUCHANAN IT
aalissEzzszs:ssS LYNcHBURG AND RICHMOND

Ii Ntfbt NJ AM NiAiI-ift''
Fare from Lynchburg to buchanan. -
10 hichllOHd.
From Lynchburg to Charlottesville ............... 81
On and after the 22d of October our Packet Bunts Will
buchanan at a. NJ, and Lynchburg at y L. ~. Aul4
Wednesday and Friday, and arrive in Richmond s,ead ID
nj 5 o'clock A. NJ.
Charlottesville passengers leaving LynchbuIp at i
reach Seotesyie AT l0 A. NJ, day and aINc IN ia
lottesvlle at 81 F. NJ Leave Lynchburg fer Buohant al
Lexington at 64 A. NJ, Monday, "Wednesday and Frda! al
arrive at Z. NJ.
From Lynchbufg to Richmond time and distal'
card below
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

A = eAse =
N Harper Tor November;
Ballouis Dollar Monthly
Harpers Story Book;
Hunts Merchants Magazine;
Eclectic "
The Old fIamescnd--hy Mrs Stephens;
Nathalie--by Julia kaVanaugh,
Evenings with the Romanss;
Marriage a Lottery by Mrs. Grey.
Also Frank Icso Fashions and Journal Cooley Graham,
and Pctcrsons Magazines for November, receivedat
nov sts MORSE'S
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
MERCHANDISE, &C.

| usNalEDOyE,s Is y MET AND FANCY
| II STORE MAS sTHtTr, LrscanuRa, yA-I.ades and
esi N ,rouble by coming my Fancy Store Ar~
for Bonneis Caps Head Dresses Flowers, Ribbons
13urls Hair Braids Frizetts; Embroidery
| in French English and Scotch Nantes cloaks searfs
nr. INNINGS Needles pins Threads; Jet ornaments
every description handsome lot Of Fancy Articles for
Nv stock viii be complete in few days at which time
shall exhibit superior lot Of Furs both stone Martin ana
Imitation yietorinas Cufs and Mufs for Ladies and chill
shall esteem any who may favor with
order aud will select with much care and prompness
sep slts ALFRED s. ENGLEDovE.
uupORTATsON.--LY SPORT
i ING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. will be found the largest
assortment Of a'ninsted siee line Double and single Guns
lens and 1hurbers ReyoVers and Single Pistols Powder
fnsks Shot Belts and Pouches Game Bags Cleaning Rods
Nipple wrenehes; Eeys Cocks q. ID Percussion Caps
wads and Wire Cartridges all sizes Curtis liarveys
Bullets Buck and Small Shot Liquor Flasksi Rogers
Pocket Cutlery Bowie Knives kazors fine assortment OF
Monies Gold Silver Ivory and Crooked Sword and
Plain Canes and every thing in our line to suit Gun makers
wM b & & FISHER opposite the
sep l9.ts Noryell House, Lynchbnrg. Va.
ppUBLDINa. MATERIALS AT COsT.-Hav
ID determined to close out my stock OF Carpenters
Hardware and Bgdn; Materials including an sx,esae a
GLASS, &c. &C. the whole stock is now offered at cost
Those wishing anything in that line would consult their inter
eof mar " Il fts''s '"' :" 49, r 4 Winston
NIFLEs, P,sTOLs,N c.-we have on hand very
Il handsome oi
prisng very Rifles handsomely mounted with Ger
Silver. Saloon Rifles aud Pistols Sharps Rifles; Colts
Five Shooters; Aliens Sefeoekng Pistols Cane Guns
Fos; Hunting knyesi common Pistols Of all sizes Caps
&C. &c, which invite the attention of the public
j.. D. GREGORY a. co.
lt0ANO, GuANO.-liaying made arrangements with
n the Peruvian Agents to get supplies OF GUAM on the
best prepared to furnish It, We have now
hand and aHos bags and will he in regular receipt It,
We shall sell but what direct from the agents.
and ali purchase may rely getting GENUINE
GUANO We solicit the orders Of friends and all others
the that will always furnish them with the
beet article, and on the most favorable terms
CRENSIIAW a. co,
nrth de Oft he Bls Richmond. Va
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
NgTtAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE

WI COMPANY
Capital, July LIST, 300. ~, 2a.2b2 IA
Dlvients pau TO date o-bo22 Al
This Company paying annual dictdGHds theHsnred of
% per
Losses paid in Richmond over...............S 10000
Losses paid la the stat af Virginia 100000
On policies for Of liic half the premium may be paid in
note bearing interest ar per
All losses are paid promptly
DR. WM S. MORRIS,
Medical Examiner, Lynchburg.
b. w. KNOWLES, Agent,
dec Id2w Richmond, Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
DURROUGuS, SHAFER & CO. DEALERS IN E,
y IkA IlNG kEAlN.MADE CINrIIINLI it, H.

ESuRRouGus, slGAFER & co. DEALERS IN EX
~ IRA FINE READY MADE CLOTHING. invite the at
enton of their numerous customers and friends their unr
vailed and extensive stock of FALL GOODS comprising as
does in great variety and completeness mater
~ every article pertaining 10 the CLOTHING and EMILE
MEMS FURNISHING TRADE. An adequate idea of the
variety and richness of present stock by
personal examination Below be partial list of
some Of the leading articles.
ONER.tOATS-N most elegant assortment of tlesa pa,
mentS of the most desirable materials coors styles-a
mas, Registers and Goaks
DRESS AND fRoCK COATS.-Those sold at this cstal
shment are not surpassed precsencss
cut general excellence of workmanship being
spects oqaal 10 uo,k
BUSINESS COATS, of every material ranging in price
from 81 10 SIG.
PANrSBaok Cashmere, Doe Skin Grape Cashmere,
rom hno dress 70 medium and low price Fancy Cashmere
NESrS-Rlcl Plush Velvet Black and Fancy Grenadine
Blac and Fancy Cashmere. Farmers Patent Velvet
Merno, Serge Black Satin Sc splendid Party and Wedding
Vests
TRAVELLING BLANKETS-Naonal Flag. ST. Legcr.
Epson and SaXony Blankets; Gcntemons Shawls Matters
Merino Scar Under Shirts Wool Canton Flannel and
Drawers Cravats Stocks PclsSier Raglan Albert
leon Ties; Kid Buck Mock Buck Merino Wool Plush Tafa
se Sebastopo Calf Tiger, and Nuria Gloves; Buck Kid
ana Cau Gauntetsi Silk, Merno Cotton and Country knit
Socks Pocket Isndkcrchcfs & short every thing
any found IN first class Containers Clothing fitting
estabshnent be found in the
: The most reasonable prices at the BAZAAR.
IS Co, manufacturing all the Clothing sold by them
are mus enabled to give their the benefit
fhey furnish
ueios. AZ the lowest possible rates
Those preferrng Clothes made to order
mo,lstrl, nd satisfaction guaranteed, OF nor sale
|. oc cts bpfNopohS' shAFER 90
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

NASH NOTICE.-..SNEAT tNDUCEMESTS.---
~ The Ladies of the city of Lynchburg and all others visit
ing the city particularly invited call the cheap cash
aud examine my large stock of FANCY GOODS consist
ing of superior bsck and colored Silks French Mernos rich
French Mouns French Pads cheap high colored Deanes;
rich Embroideres Hosiery Also 1900 yards of superior
English Calico warranted perfectly fast color the low price
of l2t cents Come ALL they selling fast wi al
take of per all cash bills so In
: lots b HARRISON LEWIS.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

NEW CONCERN.-The undersigned having taken
IN the house formerly occupied by G. & ~ b. Sepoe
doors above Acree McCanahans old stand and door
to Mure Stratton Main Lynchburg Va bcgs leave
to call the attention Of his friends and the public generally
his stock OF Groceries, Liquors &C. which he offering
low cash In exchange fer country produce Particular
attention paid to the sale Of Flour W:ea Corn Tobacco,
&c,-Aleo TO the receiving and forwarding Of Goods
may 22c&dtsy. JOHN LUNSFORD
UDLBA0E BEAD THIS NOTICE.-AH persons
IL owing and bills to most earnestly
quested forward and SETTLE as waiting for the
money 70 70 North (sep 7-ts u II. LEWIS.
NnNB LIQUORGCE.-
II IS eases fine stick, "De brand,
20 " =" ."F c."
60 mass "Ottomans"
just received and for ssle low by
m 80BO GOOOS.-Staunton frilled Kerseys and
Sleeps Gray satnes Plaid Linseys Blankets and Cot
son Oenansrgs ~ eale BY THOs ;. DAVIS co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
REIME,N nlCMMoH,, a,n ,S.a-n1

The U. s Mail Steamship JAMESIOWN in com
mand of Capt LEWIS PARRISH, leaves New ORR regular
every SATURDAY AFTERNOON ut O'Clock, iur Ee
mond She will not take any freight to from City f
She leaves Richmond regularly every TUESDAY aFlLk
NOON at 4 clock, for New York
Those desiring ship by her have their eoods her
Monday. Passengers desiring take this ship here ca H.
a State-Room secured by addressing us by mail.
sS The ROANOKE, Capt SIMMER stops At CRY Pom
where she will land and receive freight Both the Jts
and the Roanoke receive and land passengers al cry &
and Norfolk. IIDI.AM & WATSON
. pal.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

kNRESH A8R1VAL.-The Family Grocery has Just
n received the following articles which subscriber
would respectfully invite the friends custo
mers and the public at large assuring them by calling
the Family Grocery they will find the largest and
Tongues this market; also Dried Beef
Bologna sansages Dried Sheep Tongues superior
Brooms, hne article of Black Imperial Gunpowde
Teas good assortment of Hosiery for ladies gentlemen
children also fancy articles such Perfumes Soaps
Cloth Hair and Hair Brushes Pocket aud Toilet
Combs for children and many other articles tedious
snention all Of which will be sold cheap for
change for Bank May be added the
Spices Of all kinds ground in for family
superior article of Mustard and Red Pepper Call quick
before all are gone. J. IL. SOLOMON.
jy lets
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
vgywICE 4 WEEK. nETWRSs

Il BALTIMORE AND RICHMOND, by steam. Sal,
ers BELVIDERE and POCAHONrAS.-Tlr ~
STEAMER BELNIDERE leaves Baltimore tN,rS z..l
DAY AFTERNOON for Richmond. Returniul lv.,t 90
MOND every TUESDAY AFTERNOON foI Buj Ae.t.
The POCAHONTAS leaves BALTIMORE t,tlf NJ.
NESDAY AFTERNOON for Richmond. Kciurnus 'sa
RICHMOND every SATURDAY AFTERNOON In la
timore.
Shippers TO Baltimore by these two Boats must hA ii
goods here every Monday and Friday Of each week.
mar 4 nd vs.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

NJ ..S-iho nation as to the here =
~ ENINGIDN, who resided in this mac ~, =, - 80
confer i p win his present resicdce alive viii
children his Of kin " ''1" sdVhntagei If
sep25ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

NOGtCE.-The Steamer ROANOKE.
~ having again commenced her regular 49, ::Iss4
trips to Richmond there is a communication
twice week, by steamers, TO New York and Baltimore
shippers shipping by Peyjohns regular line cf lio"'S
address in Richmond will bc certain to get Their
rcetly through without detention and At the lowest
floods ordered to my VIII he promptly nrwardtu
same line, which is the only regular line now On me
sep cots Richmond
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25
SurmaMaER INFRINGEMENT, "a Gs s,.......

CtWNEK NIX ARRANGEMENT, II, 1900.
~ 70 TAKE EFFECT l6A APRIL e. r.IZ--11
THROUGH FROM PETERSEN rig 10
wy IHENILIE IN ONE DAY A passenger train oi "
leaves the depot of the South Side Railroad in felelsu
EiEhn DAY Sundays exceptcd) at O'Clock a M az ~
al the junction with the Richmond aud Danye Ralfo'"
at $40 MI Farmvild . 30 a m and and IonehbnrF X
m, connecting that place with the Virginia and Lem
see Railroad cars for the West.
Down train leaves Lynhburg at O'Clock p. after t'
rival of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad cars iron
west arrives at the Junction at i4O and at iei'
at $50 p
Passengers by this route take the splendid stem
ROANOKE for New York, EVERY SATURDAY. al ~
a. M or the steamship JAMESTOWN, every VIZ
DAY, at o'clock and the steamships for Pha'f
every Monday and Thursday afternoon. An
Fare from Petersburg to Lynchburg ..........'..s"
- Burksyille.. y.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

THeSc Vessels the IT Class, built the Bal
tmorc expressly for this trade d have superior
daons for passengers They are commanded by experienced
Captains well qualified for the trade and who will spare
exertion to accommodate They will be flowed up down
the rivers by steam, and be relied sail promptly
advertised
Merchants going North ordering goods from New
will find it to their interest to ship by this line as freight will
always be taken as low as by other line f Packets
every effort will be made by the agents in Richmond
York to give satisfaction Insurance be effected
the Richmond Fire Association by this line at per
We respectfully ask and hope to succeed in obtaining
share Of patronage.
Goods shipped by this line New York will he FORWARDED
free Of commission 10 New Orleans Mobile Char
yannah or any oihtI southern or Northern port.
The vessels will lie In Richmond in the Dock in Sow lds
at Berth No j. Coffee House Slip. OF Wall Street
DAVID & WIN { | REIE, Richmond,
G. II. plERSON, ~ y Ne'As
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

dANG2. 's1ssE-NEw BOOKS Al MOKsE's.
~ Charles tHNascuT;
Memoir :. irrntiss, by his brother;
Estclle Grant, the l4ust ANife;
True Riches. Stories for the Young;
Stray Leaves FROM the Book of Nature, by DceVere;
Memoir OF Dr. Sampson, by X. l.. Dabney, u. d.;
Cummings Twelve [ regent Questions
The Glory the lkedccmer, by Winslow;
The euly Home by liarbaugh;
The Heavenly Recognition,
Caldrron, by Buwer;
Sad Tale OF the Uunrislip of Chevaler Syfox Wykof
London Art Journal, for November
Tho Elcctic {
Ballou's Dollar Magazine, for December
Chambers journal, tor
Frank L,s!ts \, \. journal, for "
Westminster Review;
Blackwoods Magazine. for November;
Household urds for December.
Also, Gold Pens, further supply of School Books
dee
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

Ia m"u af Plush Vests Che richest Vet opened be
"nnd In this other market and STYLE
from slJo t. SIS, may he had at the
CLOTHING BAZAAR.
Also just received per Express large complete su
r Z" tnry Cashmere Pants of every pattern price, &c
nov u Is BIRROIGHS. SlIAfER a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-12-25

" IfVT
st,m Of years, from Mr. c. H. Lynch his Fire Proof
Building lately erected this city directly opposite depot
OF " X I r. H. and Immediately between the Railroad
Canal for the purpose of carrying general GRocERy
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING BUSINESS under the STYLE
and firm of BLACK & PETTYJOHN. We offer to our
friends and the public generally and well srlcct
stock of Groceries Liquors In exchange cash or
country produce and earnestly solicit call them before
purchasing.
good supply of Lime Plaster aul Cement kob, IN FAM,
which viii be sold AZ low any other house ia the CITY
All goods consigned to VIII be forwarded with
patch and part liar attention paid II them
We offer vices agents for the sale Wheat Flour
Tobacco Corn Oats, Mc &c. Charges reasonable and mo-
pains spared render satisfaction Account sales rendered
AS soon as made. A. J. BLACK
aug Ats. A pETTYJoIN
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20
PLACERVTLLE, Hay 2s. 1s,r

nR. J. C. YOUNG-Dear Sir:-Woras -
~ not express the gratitude feel is drs ~
you for the benefit have received from voas -1 "
ly invaluable course of treatment of nv ca,, ''u,
while prescribing for ME. think canDot ins.!
fly myself without giving this small token of -
thankfulness and esteem, for You have been a!
means of saving my life, and restosng 10 WIG ~e
that health which | had SO long des9arsd ls
again enjoying. l had for a long time Tao VI
years,) been troubled with that most drpSSf-, %y.
scourge to young people, seminal weakness y,
nocturnal emissions, which so weakened mo W "
both body and mind, that | was obliged to c;ri ~
up mining altogether. / consulted one of ~
best physicians $50 called,) in the mountain Az
tricts, and after careful examination of nv rsss
he gave me medicines. | continued under ri.
treatment for three months without receiving .n-
benefit, in fact | grew worse from week to wept
until at last l got discouraged and asked him for
his opinion. l told him not to fear to tell me tho
whole truth, for | should rather know the wor.,
at once, than to live in suspense. had lost .
bout thirty pounds of flesh, and knew that he =,
least could not cure me, and as | was then co;r,
on, death must soon count me as one Of i,s yiS
tins. This physician then told NE that nv rae.
was incurable; that | had better not take am
more medicines. He said was ina decline yb;,L
was fast tending to pulmonary CONSUMPTION
then despaired of obtaining any relief ana
saw that unless something was done to Jnitics,,
the complaint that should be Numbered 1iS
the dead, or what is worse, be a raying mania
Happening to see one of your books, the PocEe,
Esculapius, made up my mind at once to rsIi
and consult you with the determination of irwin
once more to get relief if you would undertaEe
the case. Oh, how thankful ] am for that deter
mlnatlon! | commenced taking the medicin.s
prescribed by you, and l am now, through tbej,
healing powers, restored to perfect health, !
shall not fail to recommend you to anv Of nv
friends that require assistance, for a man tba,
can cure case as bad as mine was, can cure py.
cry disease that flesh is heir to- if their is lte
enough left in the system to build upon
Receive my most sincere and heartfelt thanks
and esteem. S, w. RETGUJF4
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

SCOTLAND INVADED BY WHALEs.-The
Inverness Courier informs US that few
days prior to the sailing of the steamer Bal
tic large number of bottle-nosed whales
entered the Moray Firth, on the northeast
ern coast, and proceeded to enjoy them
selves. The fishermen of the vicinity were
highly indignant at such familiarity, and
Immediately put forth in boats, and by va
rious alarming demonstrations succeeded in
SO frightening the cetaceous monsters of
the deep that they plunged pell nell upon
the sandy shore of the bay, were stranded
beyond the possibility of return to their ma
tive element. One hundred and sixto-four
were captured in this manner at the town
of Waterloo, and many others along the
shore at various places. The fish were
from twelve to twenty feet in length, and
realized great profit to their captors.
The Glasgow Mail says that whales are
also dashing ashore in various parts of the
Isle of Skye on the west coast Of Scotland,
and that great numbers Of them have been
taken At the town of Sconser, one shep-
herd dispatched more than twenty of them
with a scythe.
The Georgetown news., 1855-09-20

INTER-OCEANIC CANAL.-The Washing
ton Star says it learns from reliable
source that some enterprisihg citizens of
the United States and New Grenada have
discovered and explored the long sought
route tor connecting the Atlantic and Pa
cifc Oceans by means of a ship canal The
Star adds:
"The plan, as We understand it, is to go
up the Atrato river some fifty miles from
its mouth, with depth of from six to ten
fathoms, and from thence to the Paclhc
distance of some sixty miles more, without
single lock or other obstruction IN the
contemplated canal.
A liberal grant has been made by the
Government of New Grenada TO the per-
sons engaged in this grand undertaking.
and the whole route, from one ocean TO the
other. has been accurately surveyed, and the
facts developed are beyond doubt or ques-
ton, SO far as the feasibility of the work is
concerned"
In the Panama Star, received by the
steamer Just arrived, we find the following
statement, which, taken in connection with
the above, is of considerable interest:
"On the authority Of Colonel Lloyd and
Captain Falmar, who in 1927, by order of
Bolivar, made series of levels from Pana-
ma to Chagres, it has been very generally
believed that there existed difference of
mean level between the Atlantic and Pa
cifc Oceans, and many ingenious theories
have been devised to account for this (sup-
posed) fact, and elaborate deductions in fa-
hor and against the practicability of ship
eaaal have been drawn therefrom.
The difference Of the mean height of the
two oceans was stated to be 1852 feet; the
Pacific at Panama being that much higher
than the Atlantic at Chagres-
1t has been lately decided by Col Tot
ten. after a series of careful tidal operations,
taken here and in Aspinwall, Navy Bay,)
and connected by accurate levels along the
line of railroad, that the mean height of the
two oceans is exactly the same, although,
owing to the difference in the rise Of tide at
both places, there are of course times when
one of the oceans is higher or lower than
the other, but their mean level, that is to
say, their height at halftide, is now proved
to be exactly the same.
There is no doubt that Colonel Lloyd's
error arose from imperfection in his instru-
ments, and the difficulty he labOred under
in taking a large number Of observations in
which mistakes are peculiarly liable to oc-
cur"