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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

pThe corner stone OF Emanuel Church,
on Spring street, was laid on Saturday af-
ternoon, by Bishop Clark, in the presence
ofa large audience. The Bishop deliver
ed briet but earnest address. Copies Of
tho papers published in this city, an en-
graved plate, and some other articles were
deposited in the stone.
Tho copper plate, bearing the
following inscription. very beautifully en-.
gravsd by Henry Tisdole Of this city -
"And they shall call His name Emanu.
el,which being interpreted is God with us.'
St. Matthew, I.XXIII.
The corner stone of this Church, to be
called Emanuel Church, was laid on the
2Sth day of July, A. D., 1855, ...I
'-- by ...
Right Rev. Thomas NJ. Clark, ID. d.,
Bishop OF the Protestant Episcopal Church
in the Diocese of Rhode Island.
... Rev. Darius II. Brewer, Rector.
The Bishop OF the Diocese,
Edward King,
Samuel Powell,
Marshal e.. Slocum,
Trustees and Building Committee.
Richard Upjohn e. Co., Architects.
This Church is to be built, and the serv-
ices therein are intended to be sustained by
Free.wil offerings. In the namo Of the
Father and of The Son an Of me Holy
Ghost. Amen.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

GIPsrss.-Some one writes of Gipsey
hornets thus :--"They are the sauciest,
most graceful and coqusttsh gear that art
ever placed on the siksn tresses of ripe
eighteen. Happy the man who can stand
for second in the shade of one, with a
span Of wicked black eyes looking through
him.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

pWs learn that the friends Of Daniel
Pratt, Jr. are raising the sum of two hun
dred and fifty thousand dollars to. buy up
tho friends Of DR.. George Washington
Frost MslIcn; we hope tha, he Dr.'s
friends there cannot b bought with money
Newpor. will give an overwhelming majority
for Mcllen.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

~ The body Of Miss Elliott, who was
drowned on Wednesday while bathing at
Coney Island, washed ashore on Thursday |;
the body Of her father has not yet been re-
covered.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02
Mr. As,i,,au, Sec retary OF State. Hunter.

Mr.. Assistant Seeretary OF State. Hunter.
has been appointed Acting Secretary Of
State, during the temporary absence of
Secretary Marcy.
The Treasury Department have advices
Of the acquiual, under the snb-treasury
Jaw, Of James II. Forsyth, late collector Of
customs at Toledo, Ohio, beiac the U. s.
Court, noy in session at Cleveland,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

Well Bred.-Tho laie DIR. Chapman, Of
Philadel lphia, was walking in tbs streets,
and bakers cart driven furiously was
about to run him down. The baker rsined
up suddenly, and just In tms to spare the
doctor. who instantly took of his hat, and
bowing politely, exclaimed" You're the
beat bred man in town !"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

~ The Engs house, at the head of
Touro street, occupied by Mr.. Psrses, Of
Now York, caught fire on "Wednesday
night, about II o'clock; the fire probably
caught in consequence of some defect in
the range. The frcmen were OH the
ground, the fire WAS soon extinguishod.-
Considerable damage was done.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

III Signor Brignoli, first Tenor, Sig
nor Amodio, Baritone, and Signor Fabrica-
tore, Tenor, from the Academy OF Music,
New York, are at the Bellevue House. B.
Ullmann, well known as a musical agent,
is at the Ocean House.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

The Gar Of Russia has written to the
President reply to his letter conpra,luating
the former on his accession 10 the throne.
The Car makes professions Of lasting
friendship TO the government sud people Of
the United States.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02


rier des Etats Unis il is from the pen Of
Baron dc Trobiand, one of the editors Of
that paper -
But since there is wanting to woman's
| activity some nourishment more active than
morning visits and afternoon walks, they
have turned in another direction and have
undertaken works of religious charity,
There is in prospect an abundance OF Fairs
for the benefit of different churches. The
Cathol cs set the example last year, and
\ their attempt succeeded 80 well that Uniia-
rians and Episcopalians have set themselves
to work, and Twill share from the purses OF
strangers and inhabitants, one for an organ,
another for an altar, third for pulpit
&c &c. Ladies' display everywhere, much
zeal. For month they have been at work
in every direction, sewing, cutting out, past.
ing, transforming themselves into mantau-
makers, seamstresses and upholsterers. We
are surprised to see all these delicate fing-
ers, so industrious, and to learn what
inventive genius and dsxterity is employed
to make charming temptations, among ladies'
whose income would seem to place ,hsm
,hovo tho ,.csss;tv of occuna,ions Of this
kind.
l. ;s reco,s.,v n om,,v ono,s nu,se with
rood ,r,ce wben ouce within ons Of
,be.o charitable fairs Behind each table.
d.no,ors euro, ,,,L. and .,,r,cts vou
! One is maron who receives you, and at
wbo,e bou,0 vou an,icpste a dance: another
I. vo,ro ladv whom most intimate
friendship links to your sister, or at least to
your cousin ;stil another lis All inconnue,
v whose manner is 30 irresistible that you
esteem Yourself bu, too happy to be allow
cd TO mart with few dollars for tho priyi-
lepe of having her a compliment. Then
this sa,in h,o comes from the bauds of
Mr. A. th;, p.r,so,io IL of;,r.d bv Mr..
! - ..,.- h,. ,,ro;dored ,h;. charming
screen ar Mrs, u. who has paiuted this
delicate wafer color.
Won c.nro, ,e,;re w;,bou, hearing ,vov
| ,uo Or ,hrss Of ,boso ,ronb;es Paw down
then o,;cbtv tho nrice thew ask Won.
IL i, less sff3sr.,hat which YOU yourself
attach TO your purchase. At any rate the
/ church will be the richer for your offering,
without inouirng if there has not orept in
to your charity a particle of worldly
motive.
rho ,,;,, =, nro.or, to, tbo
,-r:e - a,,..L .o,h;n,
L.. a;~ IT,, :. ,.r.h ,.,L oe
.r.;....o..o-, -. ,;u,. g.. ,,hioh -
.,.o.J, ed 60, Mondor evor;,, tho 9Th
~ ..", " ..I ,ho aro9r.r.,no -, u,h;oh e
...,s .'A.. :, .in,su.,.,os mil, on,
,o;D,v no n marked solempitv IN the fes,ivi.
49,. oe Tho srmmor The nr;oc;,,s ,,,s,,,
.L , uho ,,s, r;,,a, oh,,;, 4
t.n,;.., .os. :, tho .hr,.h ~ tho
p..;,.;., NJ, vi -. A.. ho,os. ot
4 -. Nurso-,n i n, hi. ,;uo ,sseuhlod
I N.., ruoxv su,d.v =, .h,,,h
[ LL.L ~ .h.r,;,, Con,,,I,o ,rh;.h n,o
:; -. Ax. Maj, 81
Cho,,h;, and son. o,bsr. ub, drovv from,
nit, v,,,;. H., M;.; ~, .,.
49, - 49,. -, - - -.
f,on, tho An,,onro !, v,s No, worth wbile
70 listen TO common Der(ormera. Untortu-
r,,o,v n. Catholic Cburcb ,hs only ono
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

AcoUIrTEp.-Ths parties on trial in Bos-
ton during the past week, on the charge Of
enlisting soldiers at New York for the
British army, have been acquitted. They
are the persons arrested on board tho Buff
alo. q, The request OF passengers who fear.
cd they were to be forced into the service
OIL reaching Halifax. The evidence did
not show that the accused had been sngag-
ed in obtaining recr uits, although they had
sent men to Halifax in the expectation that
tbey would there enlist.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

TsE MINT IN CALisoaMA.--Six and a
quarter tons Of gold bullion were deposited
al the mint in San Franciso, during twenty
nine dsy,in June. The amount scined
was more tisn three millions Of dollars,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

o. DR.. O. w. +. Mellen delivered
very eloquent address from tho steps Of
the State House, Thursday, TO an atten.
tive audience, in which he warmly and very
modes,ly urged his claims tor the Presi-
dency Of The U. s,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02
JrryE.sox PARrAKruc OF THE ComMu

JEFFERSON PARrAKINc OF THE CoMMU-
MONA writer in Hsckensack, N. j., says
minister who was born and spent the
greater portion Of his lie in Virginia, told
him that Thomas Jefferson, in his old age,
when he had quietly retired to Monticello.
visited on Sabbath q country church, !,
happened to be Comman ion on that day,
and an invitation being given to all who
sincerely repented of their sins and exer-
cised faith in Christ, to partaks with the
Church in that ordinance. Mr.. Jefferson
availsd himself of the occasion. and went
forward and partook Of the Communion
This fact was related to him by the hethc.
dist Episcopal minister who administered
the ordnance, and can now be substantiated
by some Of the people in tho neighborhood
of Monticello and members Of that church
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

u"The spy" proposes to furnish us
with occasional spicy, "Zephyrs from the
Hll,' giving an account OF what's going
on thcre, and also briet notices Of the bellies,
&c, at tho different hotcls.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

W The repairs to the machinery of the
steamer Liberty have nearly been completed
and she will resume her trps-to day or to
morrow.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

II A large number OF tickets have been
sold for the Concert at the Catholic Church
on the 9Th Of August. It promises to be
the musical entertainment Of The season.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

q Among the distinguished visitors in
the city, we notice tho Hon. Cullen C.
Vsrplank ne 10 the guest Of II. Allen
Wright, Esq.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

HoS. Apsor LAwRrrcE.--Tho Boston
Journal learns that Mr.. Lawrence is very
low, and that tho hopes Of his recovery are
ssry faint.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

SEsTEscE ComMuTEp.--0ov. Clark has
commuled the sentence Of death pssssd on
Mr.. Robinson, the yelled murderess, 10
imprisonment for life.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

!. " Among the visitors At tho Touro
Houss we notice the Hon. d. ID. Barnard,
Of Albany. ..
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

The famous Martha Washington steam
boat conspiracy has turned up at Boston,
where Samuel J. Cheney has been arraign-
ed before Commissioner Loring on a
charge of perjury, in falsely swearing to a
Certain shipment OF goods on board that
weasel ..'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-08-02

Mrs Psrtington expresses great sppre-
hsnsion tina, the people of California will
bleed to death. " every paper Announces
"another vein opened"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
SlscriM,S Sale.

DY Virtue of Sundry writs Of Fl. Fa., to me di-
ID rec,ed, I shall proceed TO sell on the first
Monday in June next, at Edge6eld c. H., the
following property, in tue following cases, viz
Alfred May Vi. John foungb!ood, One Tract OF
Land containing one hundred and sixty, (6O) acres,
more or less adjoining lands Of James Dorm, bner
IIcarn and others.
Geo. a. Addison and others, Executors, vs..
John Autry; The same vs. Elizabeth Smith and
John Autry The same vs.. the same, one tract Of
Land containing 100 acres, more or less, whereon
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith now resides, adjoining lands
of B. T. Boatwright, Jack Holmes, aud others.
Bud. c. Mathews vs. John White; o. z. Bates
vs. the same Other Plaintiffs VS.. the same, one
negro woman, Harriet, and one bay horse.
| will also sell on Saturday the second day OF
June next, q, the residence Of the Defendant, John
Whittlc, l07 pieces Of Bacon, l39 pounds Lard,
one keg and two Jars.
Terms Cash. LEWIS JONES, 8. ID.
May II 4t l6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
Jackson Street Hospital and Surgical
INFIRMARY for NEGROES,
AUGUSTA, GA.

TINE Undersigned would respectfully call the
i attention Of Planters and Save-owners gene
rally, to their very complete and extensive establish
ment in Augusta, Ca, for the accommodation Of
NEGROES requiring SURGICAL OPERA
TlONS or Treatment in CHRONIC DISEASES.
The Building is situated corner Of Jackson and
Fenwick Streets, between the Georgia aud the Sa-
vannah Railroad Depots and in sight of both.
It is therefore convenient for the reception of pa
tents from distance In its construction, through
out the entire plan. was kept in view the special
purpose 10 which it is applied being furnished with
everything which can conduce to the comfort Of The
SICK. 1t is supplied with hot and cold baths and
shower bahs-and has water-closets in each story
to avoid fatigue and exposure to the patients. 1t is
also we'll ventilated and lighted with gas. With
the constant attendance Of experienced male and
female nurses, the patient will be saved much Of the
suffering which tho often is the result Of unavoida-
Bile neglect in the treatment of NEGROES in ord-
nary private practice.
TERNS-For Board. Lodging and Nursing, per
month. $40. For all NECESSARY Medical attendance,
Surgical Operations, &c, the same as in ordinary
city practice.
IT. F. CAMPBELL, Surgeon.
r. CAMPBELL. Attending Physician.
Aupusta mtf IS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
Family Mourning Attire,
NEW SPRING & SUMNER
G. O Cd S!

gVNIIE Subscriber has just received, at his old
L Stand, (the Brick StOre) his Stock Of
Spring and Summer Goods,
Comprising almost EVERY VARIETY OF Goods
for Ladies Spring and Summer wear. Among his
extensive and well assorted Stock may be found
Black and White, Silk and Lace MANTlLLAs,
Ladies' fine worked HANDK ERCH1EFS, COL
LARS, Undersleevcs and Chemizcttes,
Kid and silk GLOVES and fine MlTTS,
A splendid assortment Of PRINTS and GlNG-
HAMS, and very cheap,
LINEN DRILLS and other Goods for Gentle
men and Boys wear
A beautiful and extensive lot OF BONNETS and
Bonnet RIBBONS.
A fine lot of Nloleskin, Panama, Leghorn and
Soft HATS. Also, d large Stock Of
Boots and Shoes,
Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, &c.,
With many other articles too numerous to mention,
all of which will be sold on the most accommoda-
ting terms
QT A liberal discount for Cash.
B. C. BRYAN.
Edgcfeld c. H., Mar q, IL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
OBIT U A r Y.

DlEp 3O,h April, 1855, Mrs. ELIZABETH,
wife of Capt JoHS P. QuATTLEDUM, and daughter
OF GEORGE and SARAH JOHNSON, in the 45,h year
Of her age.
She joined the Methodist E. Church in 1912
under the preaching of the Rev. Samuel Dunwoody,
and lived constant member until death. She at
tended church out seldom during the last twelve
years Of her life, owing to the Precarious state OF
her health. She was confined to her bed hve days
with congestion Of the nerves. Towards her last
moments she called her husband to her bedside,
and after committing her children to his care and
the protection Of her Heavenly Father she shouted
glory 10 God ~ the highest. She took each one OF
her children by the hand and bid them farewell, and
told them all that they must meet her in heaven,
e tor," said she, Is ] feel lik am going there"
Being asked by her eldest brother, (Wm John
son) If her prospect for the other world was clear
she answered in the affirmative, Z" that there is no
cloud or darkness in the way, and shall SOON be in
heaven, where will be- done with the troubles Of
this world" She was rational 10 the last and died
without Il struggle or Il gruan. AS companion she
was to her bcrelt husband all that could tend to
max. hun bappy as mother kind and atfectioBate.
She has left husband and six children, mother
20 years DID brothers, sisters, friends and neishoors
10 mourn their loss FRIEND.
DtgD of Scarlet Fever, April 10Th, 1855, MARY
Ann, aged III years and monrhs-April 18th,
JEMlA 4, aged . years and montlls-April 18th,
JOHN; aged 9inopths, and on April 23d, JACOB,
aged 4 years and 10 months, all the children of
MATTHEW and ELIZABETH DUNCAN. ~
Thus in less than too aoeeks have these stricken
parents been called to mourn the loss. of four OF
their beloved children. What q; lessening Of tho
family circle. How many little faces missing at the
daily board d-how many merry voices hushed for
ever! But what privilege TO know, that the
flowers lost to US, here, are blooming in fairer
cline that the little ones. once OF earth, are noi0
the g shining ones. of heaven. ,.i~za..r,
Beresved parents think Of your babes. IS the
rsnsomed Of tlle Lord. He hath called them early
from the snares of earth, to hymn his praises ID
tha. world where there is neither change, nor sor-
row. He hath said, Suffer the httle ones to come
unto ne-of such is the kingdom Of Heaven"
GrapiteYillc, May, 1855.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
N o ICE e.
DRUGS. MEDICINES, s, &c., 1

r. A. G. TEAGUE takes pleasure in inform:
~ ing his friends and patrons that he has formed
Col Partnership in the sale of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, &cy &c.,
with DIR. THOMAS J. LEAGUE, who graduated in
Philadelphia and has been engaged in the practice Of
Medicine for the last twelve months, who will give
his undivided attention to the Store.
The business will now be conducted under the
name of DR.. A. G. & T. j. TEAGUE. And we
Aatter ourselves that association will be an ae-
QUESTION to the business inasmuch there will al
ways be one or both of US in the Store, and our
s,rc,cst attention given to filling Prescriptions, Or
ders, &c.
BY strict attention and faithful performance Of
our duties, we hope TO merit continuance Of the
liberal patronage which has been bestowed upon the
senior partner.
Our Stock has and ever shall be bought more in
reference to Pure and Genuine Drugs,
&C., than to the Cheapness of the article; and
we pledge ourselves to sell as low rs an article of
the same quality can be bought in any Southern in
land market.
March ia II
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
Subscription Receints.
The following persons have paid up to the tir

The following persons have paid up to the tin
affixed to their names:
Wiley Edison, to 29th June '56.
L. G. Holloway, to 8th Feb '56.
Robt Rambo, 10 9th Feb sc.
D. Jones, to 4th Jan '56.
Chas. Jones, to 29th June '56.
Samuel Jones, to Sth July '56.
j. P. Abney, to lSt Jan '56.
James Mitchell, to 9th April '55.
Simeon Mcdaniel, to 10Th Mar '56.
Mrs Mildred Alton, to 9th Feb '56.
M. NJ. Higgins, to 18th April '56.
Capt j. Nj. Coleman. to LIST Jan 'S6.
Hon. A. P. Butler, to LIST Dec '55.
A A. Blythe, to 9th May '55.
Jesse Culbreath, to I'd Feb '5o.
Henry Hill, to lst Jan '56.
J. nj. Mathis, to 18th March 80.
DR.. H. L. Burt, to 10th April '55.
J. w. Rochel, to 2Sth Aug sc.
George r. Sawyer, TO lst July 80.
VIM. R. Hilton, to 5th Feb SO.
Maj. Josiah Padgctt, to 9th Mar '56.
R. J. Dunton, 10 25th Oct '55.
Elias Hall, Esq, to lst Dec '55
Mrs. l.. c. kennerly, to lst March 'o6.
Benz Connolly, to 4th Oct. '55.
Rev E. Z. Bellinger, 10 4th May '56.
Mrs Frances Bullock, to 18th Oct '55.
Lewis Coleman, to lst May '55.
Joseph Griffith, to I'd Jan SO.
J. C. Ramage, to Oath June '54
Mark Black, to 9th April '56.
Capt j. C. Perry, to Goth Dec '55.
Matthew McGraw, to 18th Nov '55.
Gibson Marlborough. to 18th Sept '52.
Jesse Rambo, to 7th Feb '56.
Capt VIM. Watkins, TO LIST Mar sc.
Simeon C"gburn, to LIST Mar '56.
Col. John Quattlcbum, to Slh Feb '56.
Martin Mcdlock, TO ID Jan Sc.
Benz +. Glan,on, to 7th Feb '56.
j. \. Coleman, to Cd May '56.
S. S. Wells, to 2Sth Feb Sc.
Gen. T.. D. Wheeler, to Oath Jan '54.
w. B. Griffin, to Cd Nov '55.
j. W Lipscomb, to Sd Jan '56.
Mrs. Rebecca Stewart, to I'd May '56.
Lucian d. Abney, to Cd May '56.
VIM. Merchant, to Oath Oct '55.
Ell. Wills, to 9th Oct SIS.
j. L. Bates, to 9th May '56.
A. G. White, to 5th Feb '56.
DR.. R. Bradford, to 4th May '56.
Hillery Hardy, to 18th March '55.
DR.. VIM. Pratt, tn lst april '55.
James Z. Guy, to I'd Feb sc.
]. F. Bunoll, to llth Aug '55.
Eldrcd Grice. to 9th March '56.
VIM burst, to 25th No, '55.
DR.. J. NJ. Trotter. to llth Sept '55.
A. Watson. to 4th May '56.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
Land Warrants,

THE Bounty Land Warrants granted by the
i Act of March 81, 1855, will be issued during
June, and the Subscriber will he prepared TO
purchase them at the II G. IL EST MARKET
PRICE
Persons wishing to sell can address me, by letter,
and III give them every information as TO the
proper manner Of transferring Warrants, FREE OF
CHARGE. Address, +. c. BARBER,
Exchange Broker, Augusta, Ga.
Nav Ct l6
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
State of South Carolina,

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
DY H. T. WRIGHT, Esq, Ordinary Of Edgefeld
ID District.
Whereas Mary Ann Minis has applied to me for Let
ters of Administrations, on all and singular the goods
and chat,les, rights and credits OF Brttun Minis
late Of the District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and
singular the kindred and creditors Of the said eceas
ed to be and appear before me, at next Ordnarys
Court for the said District 10 be holden at Edgefeld
C. H. on the 2Sh day Of May inst, 10 show cause, if
any, why the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this llth day Of May
in the year of our Lurd one thousand eight hundred
and fifty five, and in the 7sth year Of American lndr
pendence.
1T WRIGHT, q. E. d.
Nav
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-05-16
THE PRESIDENT AT MOUNT VERNON

ihe President Of the United. States and his
!Ianiiy made first pilgrimage to the tomb of
washington on Friday, In the steamer Collver,
under the command of Capt Gedney. It. WIS
.he usual day OF the steamer for Mount Vernon,
out President Pierce, in his republican manner,
came unannnunced and unexpected; Captain
Eeuhey, however. was not 10 DO outdone He
eeternlned TO make the day as full of pleasing
,',e'aen.s as possible, and he succeeded admira-
oIy' When the steamer arrived at the White
tiouse' the distinguished company were just in
!sine TO witness an exciting haul of the seine,
IN which over thousand sbad, six thousand
. hefrlng' and two immense surgeons, with a
rocKhsh weighing nearly forty pounds, were
caught.
The "White House" is historical place,
known in the annals of the last war with the
BRITISH. 1t adjoins Mount Vernon estate, and
with its 200 acres and valuable fishing landing
belongs 10 Mr.. Otterback. He has refused
S65,0OO for the place. 1t cost him $4,000.
The rental OF the fishing landing alone pays
him $1,000 year.
Al Mount Vernon the President was hand
aomely received by Mr.. John A. Washington,
hhe youthful but deserving proprietor OF the
honored residence OF The Father Of his Country.
Ihe private rooms were cheerfully thrown open
to the family of him who now fills the chair
occupied by the immortal Washington. A
beautiful bouquet from the garden of Washing.
ton Was presented to Mrs. Pierce by Captain
Gedney.
A visit to the new and the old or first tomb
was paid, and the company were again assem-
bcd on the decks Of the Colleyr, homeward
bound, in US bright a sunshine and rs delicious
i day as man should ever wish for. Fort Wash
ington, on the Maryland side Of The Potomac,
claimed the attention of the company, but an
entrance WAS not effected until Capt. Gedney
following up his kind attentions of the day)
.apprised the non-commissioned officer in COM
imand that the commander-n-chief OF the armies
'of the United States was present. Inside the
.forti6caton whi,e-haired veteran rendered his
respects to the President, and, in reply to n
question of how many soldiers he had under
him here TO keep the fort aud grounds in order,
he stated to the President he was there solitary
and alone, sergeant Of twen,y-six years stand
ing.