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OPEnATloSs UNITED STATES NrSr.--A statement
Of the operations Of the Philadelphia mint for the month Of
June shows that the gold bullion amounted 1921 1906
of silver 80ototal deposites S9s 100 The coinage
for the month in gold 81 45o in silver S445o0o
three cent pieces, $a66o aud in cents $3Ol3 So En-
tire coinage Of the month $l767l32 SO. The whole num-
Der of pieces coined was a,57o,o74
COMMENCEMENT AT PaIsoEroS CoILEGE.-We copy the
following from the Newark Daily Advertiser of June 30
aAt the commencement, the programme Of which we
published on Wednesday, the church overlooking with
people, and the speeches Of unusually high character
The Latin salutatory and English Balutaory spoken OF
as very impressive and the audience affected
by the valedIctory.
The Alumni Association held meeting in the college
chapel In the afternoon. The Hon. W. c. Alexander was
elected president and Rev. r. K Rogers secretary Very
Ing and by J. T. Jackson sr and B. Il. Vaughn esq and
Prot Duffeid. Hon. W. Alexander, J. p jackson, esq.
aud Pros Duield and Cameron appointed commit
tee Of arrangements for the mcetng-a part Of
duty being TO select for the commencement
very handsome dinner served up for the alumni
and invited guests. Tho weather propous, and the
exercises generally acknowledged TO
be such to reflect great credit upon the institution
The honorary degree Of D. d. conferred upon Rev
Henry Steele Clarke Of Philadelphia Rev. j. b. STATION
Of NachcI and Rev Jonathan Edwards president Of the
South Hanover College, Indiana
"The college Of Now Jersey Is Of the largest oldest
and most reputable seminaries Of Earning in country
II indeed noble institution. Its catalogue for this
year End the OF 252 students and instructors
personal worth not surpassed CERTAINLY il at all eqiacd
by any body Of instructors within my knowledge Several
Of them have European as well American rOnnta
ton
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aENERAL NEWS.

.FRRAKs OF LlGHrMsa--During recent thunder storm
at Dayton, Ohio the lightning adropped on from the
telegraph wires at two different points making report
like the explosion Of Chinese cracker and sending of
shower Of sparks. ..
Coon Since the sectarian riots in Louis
ville Ky3 the city Of Memphis Tenn, has improved with
great rapdy During the last nine months the trade in
raw cotton alone has increased more than S5ooOoOO.
TEXAS coALs--The Richmond (Texas) Reporter learns
that Mr. u Tyson has at Harris Bluff on the Brazos river
hat-boat laden with very superior article Of stone coal
which he Intends the frat rise Of the river TO bring
Richmond Mr.. Tyson has been engaged in the coal bust
ness more than nine yeas and represents that the coal
found upon the Bazos is superior the best Ptsburg
coal no has ever seen
RHODE sLAspThe legislature Of Rhode Island has just
closed Its session. Resolutions of amendment the con-
stuon adopted abolishng the registry author
zng the general assembly to impose poll as quail
heation for suffrage and TO fix the per diem Of the
6ers OF the legislature ut two dollars These resolutions
will be submitted to the people the day of the presden-
ai election and If adopted by of threefths will
become part Of the constitution Of the State.
ANOTHER TERRIBLE cAiPnEkE AcciDEsT-The Cleveland
(Oho) Herald Of June 20 says:
Last evening about O'clock 22o Prospect street.
while D. w. Paramore, esq. repenshng lighted lamp
with eamphene IL caught fire aud exploded the flames
communicated to the filler In his hand, and IL expo-
ded. M. r. and his niece Miss T. J. Rowland who was
sitting at the table upon which the lamp was standing,
were immediately developed in flames Mr. r. ran out into
the back yard and rolling into the tall grass quickly put
out the flames OF his own clothes and only suffered
slight burn and that one leg where the cloth burned
through Miss r. however terribly frightened, into
the street screaming for help.
Before those by could reach her her Dress of mus
lin entirely burned off, and also her clothes above her
waist and her sleeves. Her person below the waist was
untouched BY the flames being protected by thick wool
len skirt Her face and head were not touched by the
flames but the skin s burned entirely off her hands and
arms and for the most part from her body as low as the
top Of her skirts DR.. Hanna and lady, who were the
first to her aid Immediately applied suitable means to
lieye her and prs Dodge, Wheeler and Becwith were
soon on hand and have her in charge Her state
critical but not without hope. Were the skin entirely
burned from her breast and back her would be much
desperate but Is thought the necessary action can
be prodaced without much difficulty. The flames did not
reach about her chin and she therefore probably suffered
no internal injury"
IMMIGRATION MoSTns.-The following shows the
number of emgrans who arrived at New York during the
last six months also comparison between the expired
portion of the present year and the corresponding portion
the last hree
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Grand Pleasure Excursion to Piney Point and
Blackist0ness Pavilion,

For the purpose Of celebrating Tho All e g, on mhieh occr-
soa portion If the arrangements eiH embrace GRAFTON
and bal at the Point ,ogrthsr Nth diptoy Of fireworks
during The ereninJ cf The 5b. IS
a s<x<x THE splendid and fast steamer FOWHATAN,
IR Capt Challes H. Mitchell, win leave her wharf at
of Eleventh street, Washington. at7 O'Clock
Alexandria precisely, the afternoon Of Ihnrsiay ID
The purpose Of making Backones Pa
von aud Pnry Point touching Backiones land those who
wish 70 there, and reach Piney Point by s. on hn
m0nng the 4h where rational enjoymen, n he expect
ed in The intellectual treat which VIII be- afforded BY The orator
lion VIM H. Traves and the Luxurious fare OF the place.
festivities closing with grand bail night On the nes day.
Saturday, breakfast Powhaian VIII make excursion
the broad waters Oft ChGsa
peaka bay returning time for dinner On Sunday,
breakfast, fhe will will Marys touch nj 81 nigos
for purpose Of allowing hnse who desire attend church
me liver % The large SEMINARY which stands on h haowed spot
illustrated by Tho landing The rsi Pilgrims Of Maryland where
an hour or two IN viewing the which
old mulberry Ianied by Lord Bai
Returning the boat will take board those who hnvn
reach the Point in time Tor dinner ard
which hour she will take her depart
Washington, where she will arrive al Q, Monday
morning. .s.. . II *. 8. q .. .,.. AZ. 49,.
Pare excursion 50 children under 10 years Of ago. r
price, Meals aud rooms extra.
For further Information apply 10 - :. ..-..z.
June asst General superintendent.
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LOCAL N EyyS,

FoURTn OF JULy cELRBRATIoS-By reference to ad-
vertising columns II win be that extensive prcpara-
tons have been made by the democracy Of Washington
for the celebration Of the Fourth Badensburg An
ton will be delivered by Hon. A. T. Maxwell Of Florida
Several OF the distinguished democrats In tho Union
have consented TO speak this memorable occasion.
special train will leave this city for Bladcnsburg
O'Clock, a. m, returning at a O'Clock, procession
viii form at the Democratic Headquarters the south side
Of the avenue at 3 O'Clock 10 the morning
Celebration Of the Irving Lyceum, tho evening Of
July 1856, in the hall Of the Library Building Of
William W. Corcorsn, ESD, d. between 18th and l4th
streets, to commence at 8 o'clock, p. m.
Order Of exercises:
Reading Of the Declaration Of Independence IF n Roche
v. IL van Wyck.
Use,
The public respectfully invited to attend.
Ed T. MATHEWS,
@. TH0S. cox, .
EDWIN JAMES,
Committee.
Tho indications at present that citizens not
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United states Court or Claims.
rann

THE undersigned John 9. Dcvccur Of New York city, and NJ
Thompson, Of Washington, ~ o. attorneys
stlaw assocnd for Tho prosecution o chime credit
of governments In the Court OF elaine. 5st. H..
viii immediate
gentlemen Of the profession and csnans, de city Of
York, or elsewhere In any part Of the Union.
They may be consulted At any o % ~ Letter either
limo hofnrc Congress departments
furnished At arcn srpsaon by he paes Interested
JOHN q. DEvEREUX,
No. % Broadway, corner WAL slrset, Esw yorkciT.
.Ht.1sE E#.t. ##tltstH ~. THOdrpON,
ns1 F Washington city.
RI O. Deverrur commissioner offhe Couu Of Claims
Jan aI--atswtff ftntetl =
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once Of tine Commissioner OF Lotteries,

! J"
of Lotteries o tho State
land, being receipt daily Of from portions
inquiry lohcry with which
country 1codcd, and which paoi DO scded BY The draw
Maryland Cnoldatod Loteres lakes HIS method
NIL such letters OF inquiry, and inform the public that all
lotteries puporing be decided by The Maryland dawirg
frauds certain who yo themselves AofTs Co
for c grand ehsis lotteries
OF Cleveland Ohio imposefE and said oY fnad, having
neither legal pesumpye sIlcnce and thai another fictitious
gnveiand, Ohio iposters,
frauds. s88ls
The Maryland o,crcse busncss Conducted under the hm Of
n FRANCE co. andIhay E0ic IN
Of Balmore. There fpy licensed
vcndcp for tho State 81 Maryland who derive license under him.
through this Office sell tickets IN The Maryland lotteries
-. f. NJ. 1000. 9#al5qsg D. ". McPIiAJT.,
hp 21-omd&cp .sat+, ss
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Life versus Death.
Just pnblished the 9Th edition, rtec onr dino only,
CONSUMPTION AND sCRoFul.A,
A popular treatise,


ny -. j. FORSTER, NJ. D.,
GLOWING Natures andote for these gh Of
human together with the treatment Of bronchitis,
asthma coughs, night pulmonary and
evil tumors, scad head,
and ulcers cun pains and welngs Of the joints bones ami
glands and all diseases Arising from stale Of the hood
written plain hat orcihie language, all
advice Cor RATIONAL cheap and
without drurging OF kind
commended aced, heads OF amie, kc
able guide In time Of need. l - .H#H.s
II also contains interesting inforacu afflicted
deafness, rupture, bodily defsrmi.les, ke E
copiet hsys been Sold OF matted,
Few wesks, 10 every par. of The country Es
Price 10 cents be had OF booksellers generally by mall
York. Wool. .a.f
June 9-dscp3mif
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sale OF United states Land near Richmond. in
the state OF Virginia.
DRpNAECE OfTi,R,
Washington, June 70, 1858,


PROPOSALS in writing win lie received this Office ill
cad Of July for the purchase for cash Of certain
Of land with the buildings thereon, lying James
rycr Ia county " Chesterfield, about twelve nrcs above
city Renmond known Etu1r1 Arsenal. This hand
pu chased United William TrGbuC wife,
Mary eddy deed bennI dnc 2si septemb 3d. and Is DC
scrIbcd said deed the bank Of said yf
more frce running lG deg, w, chains 80 luke
u 81 thence NJ % deg chains, 10 nai
cd u 3. 2ah w, chains "a links
y 8; thence deg g chains % links TO stone marked
81 25i deg iOchans 10 Inks 10
OF said and ele aorg The tou hefn SHIRE
said ngander 70 chnns oj links
ming, containing twenty and half &.
property viii he sold 10 Tho offering tho hghcH
II ueh C shall he satisfactory a. the secTe
ary War; in which case and the price offered being pad
deed by kim undrr The Congress
March, 1872 and 2h April 1873, conveying toTurh person. s
assigns forever all the rgat, tue and interest Of the
United States IN said prcmncs. ...
Tbe proposas sealed and endorsed Proposals.
Iona Arsenal" - :. -.
Colonel OF Ordnance.
The In,egencer and the Richmond Enquirer, En-
amner will publish the above twice week wi o2d July and
copy paper containing be sent TO The Ordnance Office
yi,l tho Nil. Juns 24-2awfllIuiy
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THE LoUIsyILLR RArIPIoAmos MEETING.

THE LOUISVILLE RATIFICATION MEETING.
The following resolutions adopted at the Louis
vile ratification meeting
Resolved That the principles Embodied in the resolutions
adopted BY the Democratic National Convention accurately
express the views Of the democratic party upon the great
ca Issues Of the day. and that the entire unanimiy and
harmony with which they passed by the convention
strkingy illustrate the integrity and nationality Of the
party. .# .sa 5u....
Rssoed That the nomination Of Jsmes buchanan for the
presidency merted compliment TO the veteran states
Of Pennsy whose eminent talents and ustrous
public services have endeared him to the American democ
racy and secured the confidence Of all the citizens Of the
Union.
Resolved, That portion Of the democratic party in
Kentucky We return heartfelt thanks brethren all
the Union for the nomination OF eloquent and
admired Breckenridge for the vice presidency and that is
firm conviction that kentucky under the lead Of james
Buchanan and John c. Breckenridge win return to her dem
ocac allegiance, and proper position as Of the
democratic States OF the Union. ... ..t-.
Resolved, That do not deem proper to omit upon this
occasion to express cordial appreciation OF tho present
democratic administration and TO offer to Franklin Pierce
acknowledgment for his faithful execution Of the laws
and unwayering devotion to democratic principles.
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Frsnkin Fierce rytsieni Of the Uncs sufes Of .fmsca
all whom my ooaoua.
Satisfactory evidence having been eshed thar Clans
been appointed of Cor the
Of Maryland and Tho Disrrt Of COLUMBIA reside ut BsIii
MORE hereby recognise him SUCH and declare him
enjoy such functions, powers and pvrrs
Of favored Dated
saiss. ~
IN testimony Whereof csnsed these letters be made
patent and the United be alfred
Given under ry hand Al the city wahinean psh day
H. 81 Juse D. 1856 and % me Independence o the Unled
s,a,e. Of America the so,h. X.
FRANKLIN piEecE
ny the President
W.T. Nancy, Secretary Of ssts
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The indications at present are that our citizens arc Ro
be treated with free exhibition Of fire works the
evening Of the Fourth
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TuE WRECK or piB Acknowledgement ADVENTURE
We learn from the Detroit Advertiser that submarine
diver from Buffalo descended to the wreck OF the Atlantic
the other day and recovered the safe with s contents be-
longing 10 the American Express Company:
GThe diver protected by copper armor and was un
der water forty mnute The upper deck ofNthe steamer
lies one hundred ard sixty feet under water and Ear below
where there Is any current motion Everything there
fore exactly u first went down When the diver aighed
upon the deck he salutcd by beautiful lady whose
clothing was we'll arranged and her hair elegantly dressed
AZ he approached her, the motion Of the water caused
OSCILLATION Of her head gracefully bowling to him. She
was standing erect with hand grasping the rigging
Around lay the bodies Of several otrs ~ II sleeping
Children holding their friends by the hand and mothers
with their babes In their arms there In the cabin
the furniture was still untouched by decay and 10 oil APP
pcarsnc had just been arranged by careful and
ful hand.
In the Office be found the safe, and enabled to
move Il with case and took il upon Deck where the Crap
ping irons were fastened on and the prize brought safely
TO the light Upon opening the safe Il displayed Its
tents in perfect state Of preservation There In the
safe In gold 1900 in bills Of the government Stock
Bank, aud largo amount other banks amounting 10
all TO about $4,000 The papers uninurc except
that they smeled very strongly Of decayed human bodies
as IL had laid for many years In cofu with their
owner OF course all this money goes 70 the persons in
tcrested In this wonderful adventure"
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NAVAL ESorEns-The following persons have been re-
ported 10 the department qualified for promotion and
admission into tho engineer corps Of the navy;
First Asustants 70 b ChiJ EngiasTs--Elbridgo Law
ton, Rsbert Danny, Robert II. Long.
SecoRd .Assisants 10 BE- b6 dssisaasJohn raron, IT.,
to rank with but after, A. @. Sinners Geo Gideon IT,
rank with, but after H. Newell VIM H. King, 10 rank
With, but after, A. Lawton.
Dets Of lsse.--No. J. Jas II. Warner q William II.
Rutherford ., Thos A. Shock 4, VIM O. Wheeler q,
David n. Macomb Q, Thos. A. jackson. .,F' \ :
Third dssistants 20 L gsfoad Assisiant,.-Go l. VIM.
g SItamm 3 7. H. q Stnmp 3, r. Henry Taylor 4,
Mortimer Kellogg 6, II, Fauth.
Tor Adnisaon as Third issiaants.--No. l. Andrew J.
Kiersted a Geo, Kurty Q, Walter T. Burrow 4,
Philip @. Petry 8, Thomas j. Jones g, Jas. w. Thomp-
son Z, Edward r. Archer 8, VIM. W. DUNCAN; Q, The
odore Fly 10, George Barry III @. T. PIERCE 70,
VIM Prick,
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OF FICIA l..

,, 4nn risrc, Pre'en 81 ns United States Of fmerea, 10
all uhop % mdy
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited that X.
Zisger appointed Netherlands
Delaware, reside philadelphia do hereby
recognise snoh declare him FREQ exercise and enjoy
such funcoRs powers aud privileges allowed 10 the consuls
Of the favored nations In The United stsss.
In esnony whereof have caused these letters be made
Of the Tn ted 10 be hsreunio ared.
Given my hsnd Tie city Washington, The as day Of
Juac D. 1850, and NJ tho Independence of the United
Sister OF America the sUth. ..s.
PpANRIIN rrpprR
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Law Partnership.
ri WALKER. - l. JANIS.
poBERT J. WALKER LOUIS JANfN have formed paris
Of the United States and In tho Court Of ADDE'S
MAGNETIC Telegraph Cempany annual meeting
nj Of the s'ockhslde q The Magnetic Telegraph Company o
cor OF such other business before tho
3, w ,sn * dsy "y ssa AZ IL s
June a7-sss adandohJuy' secisiary.
APPROXIMATIONS wANTED.-josBUA r. SPAIN ccuer-
ally Peter Spain, len his shsrs Diuwde county,
ncorhood BarIugon, county, Ren,u Ky Tho said
span sometimes BY the of Dick Jobpsou His acr
require Aay who may know thing
whrcssou,. q 9 ssld Joshua Spain viii sorm Office oIod
'' JAMES ". BoISsEAu,
b. Executor Of Richard Spain, dCcOG cd,
uoCLInE, nIIIls, q Co... Land gents, Dnbnqac,
NJ iowa. viii lands in the State Of Iowa win money, Land
warrants, Scrip parties applying; viii pa, taxes make col
Careful attention ein ae dccoa linda thorough and
competent engineer and surveyor.
.eis -aHea rrrKR TO s..a-a
Hon. George " Tones, Y 8. scna'o,, pasaqns, Iowa
Gov Henry Dodge, Y: 9 Senate, wi.csn SIN.
Hon. Ell COX, buffalo, New York. m .r
Feb s-a,iiAsoti@m
THE white enter, by Capt Maync Reid.
u Tho scalp Hunters by capt. Mayne Reid. u.
Every Lady her Shoemaker complete sslfinsirucor
10 the OF making CATERS aud shoes. pdce ~
miIaion is evs and consequence BY samnel G. Russy,
Comic Miseries a Human Life. Illustrated.
The Struggle Coz Life Claude and The Skeleton fIoseuan
Iohn BaIifas 'n,emanl BY tho author q "ohvo."
Clara; OF, Slave Lilo in Europe novel.
Wssen africa ~ history condition, and prosRec by Rev.
Lslsh,on wilson, -. ...-
. ,WMWi psI .yg.s2 tEAs'h TAfLoh
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NARRATED.

Church. New Orleans limo o. 1856, BY l,e Rev. b.
Of MobIe ANDREW n GRAY TO LIMA, daughter OF
Rev. WIN. r. LEAcocE y. d., OF New Orleans.
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Al hs Church. New Orleans, o. 1856, by u.
LrAcorI Of Mobile ANDREW n. GRAY LIMA, daughter
Rev. WH. +. LrAcocE, n. D., OF New Orleans.
ny }. G. MCGUIRE, AuctIohter.
nUHLIC SALE Of National Theatre stnck.--I win sel
h Thousand dollars National ai heaej stock, much
debt for which said stock
pledged.
sae pas,tivci to take place the auction rooms Of
June Ie-n .Ese#E IS Aueiionser.
n7AThe above sale Is postponed until Monday NJ
ternoon. July 7,at the same hour and place ,,-o,,
July Sd Aucti0nacr.
nTAonENGTON sEMiSAItY.-The annual exhibition O
Institution will take place Monday next, the Ih a
july 3-d3. H. J. DENECKElE, PIes
NOTICE-As customary, Office will be closed the
sion OF the approaching annvesay it instant and persons
having payable viii please attend TO them prsrio
+ July Sit RIGGS co.
OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES
OF MARY LAND.
The Numbers Of the Consolidated Lot
terry benefit OF Washington county, &c. class IL, draw,
June 10, 1876;
rs 40 81 81 % 10 Il 81 Is 5s 40
The following arc the OF Pu,nrsco institute
Lottery, class 1872 drawn July !, le56;
Gl - 8 II Il A. % - 90 10 GO 10 10
r. FRANCE CO., Managers.
u. II, McPnlII, Commissioner.
July J--lt
sale OF United states Land near Richmond, In
tho state OF Virginia.
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SPANIsI and American Statutes, printed AT Madrid
and Mesco being the DEGREES of the Spanish Coes aud tho
Mexican Congress-
vols less consecutive, for sale nj low
price. FRANCk TAYLOR.
Juyl
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RaHE of Metropolis,
, Washington, july l, 1856.
this Bank will open Friday Tho dh inst II nsy
pecd thai all payable at Bank on tina, day will be attend
ed the I'd inst. ~
July 1--t3t
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JUST rcceiyed-a new style Of buchanan frOclS ana
very graceful and elegant garments also,
he Reeiin busters, will superior eocda
WALL, d STEPHENS,
June 7-dlmi Penn avenue between 9th and 10Th SIS.
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Nav YoRK, July 2.Mayor Wood Is out with letter de-
elinng nomination for governor. q.
Mulgan and Hughes two OF the desperadoes expelled
from San Francisco by the vigilance committee, made
assault yesterday in Chambers street upon member Of the
committee. All the parties arrived in the Illinois.
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Fasion u lassaoL asst,s.

Bosros, July Tho know-nothns State convention at
Springfield yesterday ratified the nomination Of Fremont and
Dayton by nearly hundred majority. party Of about
one hundred boed and organized another convention and
ratified the nomination of Fillmore and Donelson.
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RI WALKER. Il, ...e... r.sraa L, JANIN.
DopERT j. WALKER d LOUIS JANis have formed paris
III ncrshp trial of
ou United States and In the Court Of Csns Aadres
VS. civ, ID O.. y Ian 9-eodlnf
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office viii be closed on the
approaching annversary f Instant and persons
having payable day viii please attend 10 them pyiouy
/ july Sit RIGGS 4 co.
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Wizards Hotel.
J. z. b II. A. WILLARD,
Penn,yirGnta Grense and Foptcenth street,
Washington, d. q.
Jan ag-dilf
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MI. 0. Devsrrur il commissioner Oh
Jan aI--atawtff ftnteil
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-17

Tur OLDEST Fisu YET CAuaHT.--A man
while blnstng n rock on the west bank of the
Mississippi, near tho mill in Minneapolis, discov-
cred the po,rifed remains of n fish, of which
the St Anihcny Express gives the following des-
crpiion 1T exhibits the perfect form OF fish,
about three fee, in length in solid lime stone.
The shape Of tho body head, and eyes, mouth and
other parts being perfectly preseryed.an repre-
sented. 1t was obtained about four feet below
the surface of the rock, The drill run through
one edge of tho fish, and the blast split tho fish
through the middle throwing out one half OF the
fish, aud also breaking it across, about foot
from the head. Tho other half we understand,
still lies in tho rock. We not able to state to
what fumily or Species the specimen above men
toned belongs. but estimate its age at from fifty
TO seventy five thousand years.