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plenant pour temoin. II ne restait plus QUA
oofenlr son acquiescement, ct, dams &c but, ie
me rendis a l".instant chez lui.
Ma chance fut heureuse, je ly %trouvai. II
etait dams son cabinet de travail ct assis devant
une table chargee de livres. A le voir au mi.
lieu de cs instruments d~'erudition, on leut
pris pour un benedictin, ct son air pensif n;edt
pas dement, cettc %hypothese. L'aspect de la
table y aidait aussi ellie etait parsemee de ne
tits fragments de papier converts dune ecritu-
re tres menue, ct, quand %j'entrai, Rigobert
achevait de verser SEES pensees sur Fun de ces
ieu'llets. Je ne mis- pas en- doute que &c ne fit
Ia substance des nombreux volumes Gull We
matt de depouillcr, ct, pour entrer en- matiere,
Je lul debltai la,dessns un petit compliment.
Que voulez-vous? mon cher, me repondit-
il; il fault bien s'entretenir Ia main autrement.
on Sc rouille. Jai la du varie, ct pour dix
journauX au moins.
Comment! pour dix journaux ? lui dis-ie.
Ces petits cares de papier?
Plus c'est petit, mon cher, plus ca a de
chance de passer. lis sont 81 regardants all
Jourdhui! A les croire, on peut tout resumer
en- quelques mots. AUST CONNIE lis biffent
lis biftentt Adieu les epithetes! on
nen SQUIRE plus il faut Sc CONTENDER des subs
tantlts, ct encore choisir les plus courts. C,est
, 1855-11-16
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON TERRITORY, FRIDAY NOVEMBER lf
The Battle at Virgin Bay, Nicaragua.

PARTICULARS OF THE FIGHT AT VIRGIN BAY
SLAUGHTER OF THE GOVERNMENT FORCES
BRAVERY OF THE NATIVE soLDIFRs-coM-
PLaE VICTORY OF WALKER AND THE DEMO
CRArs-cDNTENPLArED ATTACK on RIvAs--
d NOT ONE AMERICAN KILLED.
Through the kindness of a gentleman in
this city, says the San Francisco Herald,
we are permitted TO make the following
extracts from a private letter received by
him from Nicaragua. The writer has no
connection whatsoever with the politics.ol
the country, ard his statement may be re-
lied upon as correct
SAN JuAx DEL Syp, Sept. 81, 1855.
l have but little news to communicate
except what seems to be going on in the
way Of the revolution and slaughther Of
human life. A great battle was fought at
Virgin Bay on the 4rh inst, between Col.
Walker and party, and the Government
forces, in which Walker was entirely sue
cessful, routing and dispensing the Govern
mcnt party in every direction. Col. Walk
er leit here on the I'd at night, and just as
he had reached Virgin Bay on the morning
Of the 4th, the enemy came Oh him and at
tackled the picket guard, who commenced
firing and falling back in regular order un-
ill they reached the main body of Walkers
men but the enemy, instead Of following
the picket guard direct, divided their forces
ana entered the town by two different
routes, aud then the fight commenced in
real good earnest and continued for the
space of three-quarters Of an hour, when
the enemy broke and fed in every dircc-
Lion, leaving about ninety officers and sol
.ders ,deal on the ground, together with
from one to two hundred stand OF arms and
"a large quantity Of ammunition, and it is
believed that as many were wounded Us
were found dead on the battle ground,
many Of whom, it is supposed, have since
died. The Government forces numbered
atont six handred, and that Of Col, Walker
consisted Of about City Americans aud one
hundred and seventy natives Thc native
soldiers fought very well in their way, but
il was the rife and revolver that did the
great WORK of death Oh that occasion.
Col. Walker returned here Immediately af-
ter tie light at Virgin Bay. and is still
here with some additional force, and will,
| have no doubt, proceed to Riyas within
few days to attack that place, and when
ever he makes the attempt you may wager
all You have that he will take it. omit
ted to name that Walker did not lose q
man in the battle at Virgin Bay, and bad
but two white men wounded, and four or
Ave natives Tie whites have sidce recov-
cred, but three Of the natives died. G. s.
, 1855-11-16

MEASURES OF DIFFERENT coUNrRIEs.-The
Newbnryport Herald, in the course of an
article on weights aud measures, remarks
that no two nations have the same-though
the same naino may be used 10 many eoun-
tries. Take the mile measure, for instance;
In England and the United States, a
mile means |, ,76O yards: in the Netherlands,
it. is 1903 yards; while in Germany il is
10, l20 yards, or nearly six English miles;
iu France, 2,O25 yards. The Scotch mile
is 1854 yards, and the Irish 3,03S yards.
The Spanish mile is 2,472 yards, and the
Swedish mile ll,7O0 yards. these are
computed in English yards; but the yard
itself, of three feet in length, has divers sig
nifcations in different places. The English
yard is SO inches;-French 39.l3 inches
the Geneva yard, $3.50; the Austrian, 81
35; tue Spanish yard, 33 90; the Prussian,
1851; the Russian, 1851. For measures
of capacity, the dssimilarity is yet wider
and more perplexing. The British have
two sorts Of bushels, the Imperial and the
Wpchester, Of different capacity. The
Winchester bushel is the United States
standard; but the state of New York has
another of different capacity, and other
states have varying standards Of their own.
These are incommeasurable with the meas
nres Of any other nation
, 1855-11-16

The CEREMONY OF DRESSING A QuEEN.--
What cruel ceremony was the dressing oil
the same queen. When Maria Autoinette,
in the days Of her cumbersome greatness,
stood Of a morning In the center Of her bed
chamber, awaiting, after her bath, her Grst
article of dress, it was presented TO her, OF
rather it was passed over her royal shoul.
ders BY the dame d'honncur." Perhaps
at the moment, o princess of the blood en-
tered the room, (ior French Queens boil
dressed ami dined in public,) the right 81
putting on the primal garment Of her
majesty Immediately devolved upoa her
but it could not he yielded to her by thc
"dame d'honneur," the latter, arresting the
ehemze de la Rein as it was passing down
her royal back. adroitly whipped it of, and
presented it to the "premier DAME" that
noble lady transferred It TO the princess oi
the blood. Madame Campan had once
given it to the Duchess Of Orleans, who sol
emnly taking the same was on the point o.
throwing it over the Queens head, when q
scratching (itwas contrary to etiquette to
-knockl was heard at the door Of the room
Thcrenpon entered the Countess de Prov
ince, and she being nearer the throne than
the lady of Orleans, the latter made over
her Office to the new conner. In the mean
time the Queen stood like Venus as to Gov
ering, but shaking with cold, for il wa:
mid-winter, and mutttering what an obi
Gus nuisance |" The Countess dc Province
entered on the mission which had fallen tC
her, and this did so awkardly, that she de
molished head-dress which had taker
Three hours TO build. The Queen behelt
the devastation, and got warm by laughing
.outright.-Dr. Doraa. .....
, 1855-11-16

POPULATION OF FRANoE.--As for the pop
ulation of France, the census during the
last fifty years establishes a very satisfarto-
ry progression. In the year 100, under
Louis XIV, it was 10, ,66D, 900; in 1884,
under Louis XVI, it was 24,S0O,0 900 the
increase being only little upwards Of FIVE
millions in the space Of eighty-four years.
In 1851 the population had swollen TO 49,.
783, ITO /; showing since 1884, period OF
sixty-six years, on Augmentation Of eleven
millions. The Constitutional, which now
a-days never lets slip an opportunity to snap
at the defunct Republic Of lS4S, states a
curious fact touching the progress Of the
population, and, whether rightly or wrolg-
T. attributes it to the Republic, with q
sneer at its pretenson to have been institu-
ted for the peoples good. The fact is,
says the Constitutional, that in Eve years,
from lS4l to 1916, the population of France
increased by LII 900 Inhabitants and in
five years, from 1851, (embraeing the Re
public the increase was only 4S3,0
Ofthe 35, 1888, 10 population in 1851 the
census shows 2O,35l ,62S engaged III agri-
culture, 2,O94,37l engaged in munulac-
lures ; 7,Sl0,l44 artisans, mechanics, and
tradesmen /; 100000 nearly, members Of
the liberal professions 1853, sos domestic
servants: and 7S2,497 mendicants, inya-
lids, persons supported by public CHARITY,
and vagabonds.
There were 44,97O insane persons; 90
5l2 deaf and dumb /; 37,662 blind 1908
blind Of one eye 42,3s4 afflicted with
goitre; 44,619 humpbaeked; O,3IS lame,
and 22,547 clnb-looted.
In France the annual number Of births
has been for long time stationary at about
$50, 900 per annum. This gives one birth
for 37.48 Inhabitants. The number Of
deaths, not including the still born, is Sll,
900, or about one for forty-threo inhab-
itants. The number Of marriages is 277,-
900 per annum, or one for 1880 inhabit.
ants.--PGris Correspondent of the National
Lntslligencer. s'..
, 1855-11-16
A NV Way TO MAKE TIA AND CoFFEl

A New WAY TO MAKE TEA AND CoTFEE.
In the refreshment department Of the
Sydenham Crystal Palace is introduced a
new mode of making coffee and tea by by
drostatic pressure. 1t is the invention Of
NJ Loysel, French chemist Of celebrity,
and by its agency he proposes to achieve
the following results:
"Thc production of tea and coffee of pc
euliar favor and clearness, and great
economy and saving in the use Of material.
With pound Of coffee, valued at one shil-
ling aud fourpence, he undertakes 10 pro-
duce an imperial gallon Of the infusion, too
strong for ordinary use, and of limpid
clearness that would be quite unattainable
by any other means. His process is by
scientific appliances, and a recognition Of
the known tendency Of liquids to find their
level, 10 force the boiling water twice
through the coffee, and thus get hold Of the
entire principle called caffeine, a thing which
he alleges is never done by the ordinary
mode Of preparation. In the preparation
of tea, his great discovery is very simple
one, and one of which every housewife may
avail herself M. Loysel says that he has
discovered that by grinding the tea in the
same manner as coffee, before Infusion, the
quantity of exhiliarating fluid obtained is
nearly doubled. The experiment is very
simple one, and may be safely recommended
to all connoisseurs in the preparation Of
"the cup that cheers, but hot inebriates" !"
Having, says our London authority, had
an opportunity of tasting the tea and coffee
as prepared by NJ. Loysel's apparatus, we
can vouch for the delicaey of favor and
limpidity of both. The strength did not
strike US as satisfactory, but that is mat
ter Of taste, and of course is Influenced by
very simple governing circumstances"
, 1855-11-16
Esy- Mr.. William Russell, whose letter,

E6r Mr. William Russell, whose letters
to the London Times (''The Journal of the
Siege") first gave correct and startling
account of the condition and sufferings Of
the Allies in the Crimea, has corrected and
revised the whole correspondence, and pub
lished it in book form, at a cheap rate
Before publicationaupwards Of 1000 copies
were subscribed for by "thc trade" The
work forms a complete history Of the war,
from the landing at Gallipoli to the death
Of Lord Raglan.
, 1855-11-16
From the San Francisco Herald.
JapaneS ufactureS--IHtereSting Exhibition

I'm extensive collection. Of japanese
goods, recently imported by Messrs Reed
| y Dnugharty, were opened on Monday for
public inspection at the showroom in
Commercial block, running from Clay St,
through to Merchant street. This is the
llrst lot Of japanese manufactures ever i'm
ported direct to the United States, and as
such they are deserving Of particular no.
/ ticc. 1t is a common belief that in char
acter and style Of manufacture, the Japan
ese and Chinese goods and wares are simi-
lar. But that impression is erroneous.
The Chinese are at best but imitatorS OF
the japanese, and in some articles of cabi-
net manufacture Of the Japanese, degree
of skill is exhibited which We have never
seen displayed in Chinese work. The No
sale work is perhaps the highest accom-
plishmcnt Of the japanese cahinct-maker,
and in this he has no equal. The lacquer
ed ware is also far superior 10 the Chi
ntse, aud in variety Of form AMI cxactness
of fitting, the articles of this species Of
manufacture are really curiosilies Of work
manslip. There are also pieces Of furniture
very beautifully aud iutr;cately wrought,
with fine species Of Bamboo. One OF
the chief features Of attraction is i box,
made from a half-decayed log Of heavy
timber. The inside is beautifully flushed
with enamel, while the outside presents the
natural snrrace much eaten by worms
There are a few specimens Of figured silk
goods these ere Of very rich patterns nnl
Of high fnishsA The webb is heavier than
that Of French goods Of the same class,
anil it is evident the Japanese are possess
ed Of the art OF color blending, On art of
which the Chinese are entirely Ignorant, or
at least they do not apply it in the manu-
facture Of silk goods. There are also some
fner goods, of about the texture Of the
Florence silks but these appear to have
suffered damage. These samples, however
prove that the Japanese knowledge Of silk
manufacture is not confined to one class OF
fabric AmoJg the curiosities OF the col
lection, is small table, made from the
half petrifed trunk Of u tree We under
stand that the timber is Of Il species known
alone to Japan, aud rarely found even in
that region. 1aIn color the wood appears
to be combination Of white pine. and
darkest ebony; its grain is nearly straight.
The porcelain ware eXcites much attention.
The articles are chiefly small vessels for
tho toilet table. They appear almost too
frail and delicate for the touch but al
though so frail and beautiful, they are val
liable as articles of utility, being much less
liable 10 destruction than common china
ware. To enumernte all the varied classes
Of goods on exhibition, would occupy more
space than our columns will at present
afford. We can only invite those who may
feel an interest in the matter, to examine
the collection for themselves. i
, 1855-11-16

Hemp has greatly advanced in price
within the last year. owing no doubt to the
European war, and the hemp growers of
Missouri and Kentucky are reaping golden
harvests. ..''
Rev. George W. Webster, late Of Wheel
ing, Va, was installed over the Unitarian
Society in Bedford, on Wednesday, the
29th ult. Sermon by Rev DR.. Robbins,
Of Boston.
, 1855-11-16

DI~ Mr.. Burn, OF Manchester, England,
has published statement Of exports from
Great Britain, Of plain aud printed calicoes,
for the first half of the present year. To
the United States there has been falling
off in the exports of 43, 600, 900 yards.
, 1855-11-16

The line Of electric wire, under the man
agement of the Cape Cod Telegram Com
pany, is progressing rapidly and under the
most favorable auspices. The line will be
in working order TO Woods's Hole in the
course of a week
, 1855-11-16

HS- The drug importers of New York
have memoraIized the Secretary of the
Treasury for the abrogation of the rule
which requires oil drugs liable to adultera.
ton to pass through the public stores. 1t
is stated that compliance with this order
will render the Importation of certain arti-
cles so expensive as to amount to prohibit
tion
, 1855-11-16

sG- The Rochester Democrat relates
that two young people who had been
brought up among the Shaker community
at Groveland, lately left them and got mar
red. After living with her husband in the
neighborhood for a few days, the bride has
disappeared, not without strong suspicion
of the interference Of third parties.
, 1855-11-16

' The Paper Mills of W. S. Whitman, near
Nashville, (Tenn., was destroyed by FIRE
on the 22d inst Loss estimated at $42,-
OO0-insured for $4,000
, 1855-11-16

The schooner Knickerbocker, Capt. Rich
mond, capsized off Sheboygan on Sunday.
Capt. Richmond aud two OF the crew were
drowned. The Knickerboeker was owned
in Milwaukee and bound thither The car
90 a total loss and uninsured
, 1855-11-16

lTNHE UNDERSIGNED having purchased the stock
on hand, Of c. c. Terry, together with recent ar
an assortment OF general merchandise for the
which they offer Wholesale and retail at aGmal
vance On cost W.
GEoReE CO.
Ali, July q. 1854. GTu
, 1855-11-16

A Bostonian, name Martin Smith, was
arrested at picnic in Abingdon, on We'd
nesday, for selling liquor from q carpet bag
or valise. The next day he was tried aud
sentenced TO the usual 6ne aud imprisoh-
mont, from which be appealed g9aq
The corner stone Of WSyland University
has been laid at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
The institution Is named in honor Of the
ReT, Francis Wayland, late president Of
Brown University,
A witness in liquor case at Manchss-
ter, the other day, gave the following tes-
timony: "Salsoda is ice and water aud
some stuff squirted into it from concern.
Don't know whether Il is intoxicating or
not--it makes one feel gOOd--feet lift
easier" tlf s,rs s..lf as.,4..s.
In one Of the villages in the southern
part Of the State, merchant had got
painted on the fences over the village
go to- Markham's to trade" A keen,
quick-witted rival followed around after
him and printed right under the Ehe-"If
you want to be skinned" sa 9Ol 81
The Bastrop (La.) Tines Of the I1th
inst, says that several wagons loaded with
cotton were on the road from Shreveport
{ La.) to Lake Providence, distance Of
nearly two hundred miles, having no other
way to get it TO market, owing to the low
stage Of water. ,.'
Stewart Sprigs, on agent for file works
IL Cboee.I1 Iin~loud ho1 hio t,n,rlraf nifIk al
, 1855-11-16
ID CLARK DREW,
Watch Maker and Jeweler,
OLYMPIA, W. 7.
M P. BURNS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
+ IOENTIATE Of the faculty Of Physicians and
IL Surgeons, Glasgow, Scotland; member Of the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada.
Having had the experience Of fourteen years In the
profession and practice OF
MEDICINE AND SURGERY,
10 all Its varions branches in England, India and the
United States and now q resident Of Steilacoom
Pierce county, W. T., can be consulted as above.
N.B.-A supply Of genuine medicine on hand.
Terms moderate.
Jan. Is, ls55--3ml8
, 1855-11-16
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