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PERSONAL

80. The Boston Times says: "Mr George
W. Morgan, the celebrated organist, on his
last visit TO this city, while walking in the
garden belonging TO a friend. was bitten By a
spider. The poison Of the insect was so Sc
we're that il diffused itself all over his system,
and he was confined to his room several DAYS
He is now improving"
80. John A King, the Republican cand;.
date for governor of New York, boosted in his
speech at Syracuse Of the purity Of his blood
The New York Picayune thinks this NAV be
accounted for upon the presum ption th at King
has, within the last few years, demolished
several packages of Brandeth's pills IL is
suggested that Brandeth should claim the
merit of the fact in bis next advertisement
80. Mr.. j H. Murdoch will probably pIav
an engagement at the Haymarket Theatre
LONDON Inc Stfakosch Troupe, comprising
Mile ParOdi, Tiberini, Bernardo, and PAM
Julien, the wonderful vioIinist, will give three
grand concerts in Boston this week Mr. Geo
Payne Is giving an entertainment in Englaud-
" Brother Jonathan; OF, Tour through
America " At the close, he distributes, by
lottery tickets, upwards Of one hundred eifts.
including gold watch ard chain, seryiee az
plate, Tdrk-oo1es, writing desks, brooches
rings, bracelets, dc.
-. was amused" says the biopranbs,
OF montgomery, ." with the poets statement To
800 HS~e tHot tLc HNUSc ID which Moore W
born is now a whisky shop; that Burns's na.
i've cottage is public house; Shelly's house,
q treat MARROW, a beer-shop; the spot where
scott was born occupied by a builiiny used
Tor similar purpose; and even ColeIiIge's
residenGe at Neither StOwey, the very house in
winch the poet composed tho sweet e0ds 20
the Nightingale is now an ordinary Sssr -
house. fy peer-
80. The n. o. Delta rays. "Ws no,;o.a
about week since, the arrival in the ci,n 90
Prof. Moore, Of Iowa, on his way 70 Son.h
America, to make scientific exploration C.
the Andean regions Of ECUADOR We have
now the pleasure to note the arrival OF pr
L Z. Francis, Of keOkuk, Iowa who Joins
Prof Moore and will 90 out with him ON rho
same mission They expect to start on the
nth Of next month, and to be occunied in
TIER investigations about eighteen months
IN aaeiuon 10 their geological researches. we
are informed that they intend to make insirn.
meRtaI measurements and examinations o,
some OF the mountains and volcanoes of ,ha
Andes' about which little is now aecpr.,eIv
known We anticipate very yaluahIs and ; ~
serssting results from their labors. -
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POLITICAL ITEMS.

Mr.. Spinner, Republican candidate for
Congress in New York, says in a letter: az
am in favor Of abolisbing the negro race "
lie docs not explain the process by which he
would accomplish this object, but he would
probably do il by the Banks plan of absorp-
ton
The Pittsburg pa Post says: "The Ere
mont party is losing ground fast in all the
southeastern portion Of Pennsylvania 1t is
the third party there. In Centre county, and
from thence TO Philadelphia, the contest ia be-
tween Buchanan and Fillmore. Such is the
opinion of candid men who have an opportu-
nifty to know"
The Boston Chronicle finds fault with the
Boston Post and Washington Union for print.
ing Mr. Fremon.s name with the French &C.
cent over the letter. Why does not the Chron.
icle find fault with Mr. Fremont himself for
the Pest and Union print it just as he writes it
himself? He prefers the foreign accent, -
Know Nothing that he is.
In political discussion between q. w.
Pratt, Democrat, and Mr.. Hansel, Republi.
can, in Bureau township, Illinois, a few days
since, Mr. III became so greatly excited that
he struck Mr.. Pratt on the head with black
smiths hammer, thus closing the argument
in favor Of Fremont and free speech Mr..
Pratt was seriously injured by the blow, az
may be supposed.
oOme WICKED Wag, having sent O cOmmuni.
cation to the New York Express, announcing
that the inmates of house in Green street
wero unanimous for Fillmore, that sheet pub
lished It with caption, 1.-The ladies all right -
The residents in the vicinity of the described
mansion were somewhat startled at this pub-
lie commentator Of the rectitude of the ladies.
who occupied notorious den Of i'll fame
Hon. Howell Cobb addressed q large meat.
ing of the Democracy at West Chester, Pa,
on Friday evening last During his rem arks.
questions were put to him by several Repub
licsns present, which were replied to with
great courtesy and telling effect At the close
Of his address, members of all parties crowded
around him-to take him by the hand. Gov.
Cobb's influence is great wherever he goes.
The New York Journal of Commerce savs.
1--WE have not allowed ourselves to expect
that the twenty-three electoral votes Of ohio
will be given for Buchanan, but it is by no
means certain that they will not be. The
Democrats are thoroughly reused, all over
the State; and their numbers surpass all pro
Vlous expectation. The Cincinnati Enquirer
says; Such has been the vigor with which
inc campaign has been prosecuted, and such
me Union feeling which actuates it's popula-
uon, that If all the signs in the political no.
mon do not fail she witt surely vote for Jas
Buchanan "
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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE,.
Medical Department, Washington civ,
Corner Of r and T,yeIffb ,f,.a,.

S""e' " wv UeDM SrEttS.
Ego SESSION, 1s55-'57. ...... 60
Faculty OF MEDICINES:
NOBLE YOUNG, M. d., Professor of Theory and
Practice Of Medicine, (and President Of the Fa
culty)
FLeDoARDo HOWARD, M d., Professor Of
Obstetrics and the Disea .es OF w omen and Child
rem. (aDd Treasurr)
jon SON ELIOT, d. D., Professor Of na.omy.
JAMES E MORGAN, NJ. D., Professor Ct Medl-
ca! jurisprudence and Hygiene.
M SNYDER. M D., Professor Of Surgery.
bEN,Ah1N F. CRAIG, nj. d, Professor Of
Chemistry and Of Physiology. '.-"
6koRGE Z. SCHAKTF.R, M. D., Professor Of
Matelia Medica and Therapeutics ...-.-.
y " u: MIDDLKrON,M d., and JAS HAMNIR
jordan, M ID, PROJECTORS and Demonstrators Of
Anatomy s.r .-. =, +. p p j
The Session will commence On the Goth Of DC.
tober. and end In March following. $500
The Lectures will be delivered at the College
Buildings, No 313 F street, during the hours Of
the afternoon aud evening The time Of leeturing
has been customary In the College since its estab
lishment, and Is four TO be advantageous for the
The Fee for the full course H.. $50 90
Matriculation (paid only once).... 90
Dem0nstratoT's ticket. ....s........ 10 90 80
ofaduation. Is W
or further Information address. l,,-.s,..
ga. JOHNSON ELIOT, nj D.,
Dean Of the Faculty,
&C i-9awtOct2O No. 495 9TH street west
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CFFICR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING.
Washington, Oct Der 1, 1853
IN PURSUANCE OF THE PROVISIONS
OF the " Act TO provide for executing the pu bile
printing" &c; approved August Is, 1852, sealed
proposals will be received at this ONCE, In tie
Capitol, until the first Monday list dav) CT De
cenber next, at twelve O'Clock m. for furnishing
the paper that may be required for the public
Printing for the year commencing on the lst day
Of December, 1856, and ending on the LIST day Of
December, 1857.
The subjoined list specifies, as nearly as can be
ascertained, the quantity, quality, and descrip-
uon OF each KIND u paper that VIII be required
CLASH
10000 reans fne printing paper, uncalendered,
to measure "a BY % inches, and to weigh
forty Ave pounds TO the ream Of $50 sheets
CLAssII
ans SS
ffty-six pounds to the ream Of 4s0 sheets.
5000 ieams supefae sized and calendered,
printing paper, t. measure "A by 3s inches,
and to weigh ffty-two pounds TO the
300 reams suPerfne hard-sized and calendered
printiag paper, to measure "a by 30 inches,
and TO weigh forty-eight pounds to the
reaH OF AGO sheets - .- .....-F ..
CLAssV
900 reams superAne sized and calendered maj
paper Of such sizes as may be required
corresponding In weight with paper
measuring ~ by "a inches, aud weighing
twenty pounds per ream Of 40 sheets
Class vi.
200 cans superrne plate paper, (calenderea or
uncalendered, as may be required 10 by
"a inches, and Of such weight as may be
required.
The HIRE OF the paper Of each OF the above
cl asses 20 be OF linen and cotton free from ali
edul'eration with mineaal or other substances, Of
fair Wilderness, and put up In quires OF twenty
four sheets each, and In bundles OF two reaIns
Uniformity In color, thickness, and weight will
be required; and no bundle exclusive Of wrap
pers) varying over or under ave per ce mt from
the standard weight will be received, and the
gross weight will In all cases be required Mix
ing OF various thictnesses In the same bundle to
make up the weight viii be considered VIOLA
tion Of the contract.
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1A Paris letter Gays tina. a r,msav =.
oeen at last found for the oidtun, ~ G nsO
esse which has done such extensive d d.e ais,
70 the grapes in Europe the last few sge
inn remedy Is sulphur lightly distrib",ad
tser me diseased plants. It's success 81.
p p,. more marked this year than last, psr s
its character 'shsnt io
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THE UNDERSIGNED HAS THE PLEAS
Il ure Of off ring 10 his pair ms and tn. asS
public In general very large assortment OfSyX
FRUIT, SHADE, EVERG REENA
TREES, &C, comprising
Dwarf Pear Trees, In great variety, among which
are all the finest native and foreign sorts !;
splendid one year old trees are offered at the
low price Of $25 per 100
Apple Trees, large and vigorous, and varieties
best suited TO this region, Bio per 100
Peach Trees, fine and thrifty, the choicest kinds,
$40 per 100.
ApricOts, Cherries, Plums, Standard Pears,
Ounces, &c large, vigorous and thrifty.
GOOseberries, Currants, kaspberries, Grape Vines,
&C, an immense stock Of all the cboi est
kinds.
Strawberries, the large fine new varieties as well
as the old popular sorts.
Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, strong and good.
Roses, the choicest and ever blooming varieties.
Evergreens, an extensive collection Of the rare
and well known kinds.
Shade, Ornamental Trees, &C
Dutch Bulbous Roots, Garden Seeds.
la fact, every thing pertaining to the Nursery
and Seed business, warranted OF the best quality.
choicest varieties, correct to name, and as low as
they can be purchased In the United States
Catalogues can be had on application
JOHN SAUL,
Seed Store, $50 18th street, corner II street,
&C l-eolSt Nursery, on 9TH street road,
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~ Mr. and Mrs. Fisher chad some words, 4"
sn resulted In separate beds for the night
suIlng which the lady hung herself by The
soaclo.nes from her chamber window, and
NJ i h Sead. They lived in Chicago, and
addicted 20 drink. was sone"nat
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CONDITION OF TIE WoUNpED.-CoI ] NJ
bury Turner continues 10 improve, and there
fs now very little doubt Of his ultimate recov
cry. With return Of reason, he IL now quiet
and composed. Mr. Thos. Wooilen was bet.
ter yesterday Sun i
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THE SECOND GRAND BALL
OF THE
American Hook & Ladder Co.
r.a WILL BIZ GIvESAT .-.-.
ODD FELLOWS HALL. NAVY YARD,
On TUESDAY, OctebeI 7th l156

LIVERY EXERTION WILL BE MADE ON
IL the part OF the Company to make this an
evening OF unaloyed pleasure and enjoyment to
all who may honor them with their presence on
the occasion
Tickets ONE DOLLAR admitting gentle
man and ladies; to be had If any member Of II e
Company and 1t The door on the evening Of the
ball
Omnibuses will leave the corner Of Sixth street
and Pennsylvania avenue every ten minutes until
quarter Of ten O'Clock. oc 1-1w
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a There were six yellow fever deaths .,
charleston, 3. z for the "a hours ending on
Saturday evening. Oh
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r1yABLE AND POCk Er 'CUrLERY. IA.
5oIs, Scissors, a., Of excellent quality, sci
seq FRANCIS,
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NEW TALTSHMENT
r. DWYER'S RESTAURANT.
KlNAE IINnER SIENEl AANING TAkEN

H. b. ID" 1EH'S hESTAUhANI.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING TAKEN
Il that well known and popular stand, IL
(Caspar!s's Hotel } on Capitol Hill, Is pre- E..y
pared 10 accommodate those who may gives4
him cali In the most agreeable manner His
Bar will be furnished with the most choice old
Wines and Liquors His oysters and other. de
licaces Of the season, will always be Of the very
best quality. --... ...E-- :
He is determined TO devote his own personal
attention to the wants Of his customers, and hopes
10 merit and receive fair share Of the patronage
Of the community.
II His Ten PIN Ally is In complete order, and
he has reduced his price from ~ cents per game
to l2k cents.
There is also Billiard Saloon attached to the
premises. -. .~ &C 81
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go. g. NOTICE. .-
TINE BUSINESS CONNECTION HERE
Il tofore existing between the undersigned In
the " Eagle Iron Works" In the city Of Wash
ington, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Ali accounts due the late frm will be paid to w.
NJ and b. Ellis, who are authorized TO receipt
for the same w. M. ELLIS,
b. ELLIS, -
October 1st 1855 w f.. HOWARD,
The undersigned will continue the business Of
the /" Eagle Iron Works, and are Iesponsiblefor
all debts due by the late conc, IN. 500.
Thankful FOR the patronage hereto'oie extended
to them, they respectfully solicit continuance Of
the public favor. w. NJ ELLIS,
]. b ELLIS,
Under the firm Of w. NJ. ELLIS q BKO.
tOc l-3t
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Awsrd.-A contract has been awarded to
doh u w Hall, Of Cincinnati, Ohio, for thecon
struction Of 50 much Of the Marine Hospital ut
Cincinnati authorized by late act Of Con-
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kdRS. WILLIAMS THIS IS TO GIVE
IVl you and Susan Hoban lawful notice TO leave
my house and premises as soon as possible, and
n I to let 1t exceed one month, for, II you do,
will Put You in the street by lawful jury. I
hereby certify that II you move particle or
piece OF furniture out OF my house will strictly
put the law In force against you.
| hereby forewarn any person or persons owning
vehicles ffom moving anything from of my prem
Uses, between Sixth and Seventh streets, where
Mrs Williams and Susan Hoban live, FOR IL they
do, shall enforce the law against them.
CHARLIE SCRIVNER.
Washington, October LIST, 1855. lt~
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TAUTION THE PAPER AGAINST
" which | desire to caution the publc from
trading, IS dated on about the 18th orfUA Of
september, and In favor Of A. or AleN Lee. Not
having had value received shall refuse payment
OF the same. JOHN fAYLUE,
oc l-3t OF Virginia.
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STATED MEETING OF THE
ApothecaIies Association OF the District
will be held on THIS "wednesday EVENING,
estSSss is S a. nil IN a the
queStsd. w. n GILMAN, u
IL Recording SecEary&
NATIONAL CLUB-kr AEREGU-.
BE larmeeting Of the NatioHal CInb held
on "Wednesday evening, Septembes ,, The follow.
Ing persons were electedS4s ofdc0s on Club;
for the ensuing term
PResideAt-CHARLES T. BARRETT.
Vice President-JOS. II SEWALL.
sSecreta'y-ALEX. M FLOWERS
Taeasurer-WM HUTCHINSON 1ts
SHAKEsPEAREAN READBNGs.-
MrCHAS. NEWTON announces to n
citizens OF Washington, that assisted by Mr.. +.
e. P0RTER, he win give an evenings enter
tainment, to consist Of Soliloquies. &c, from
Shakespe ares Tragedies, at the Columbia Engine
wednesday, EvENINs. october list 1t
NOTICE-THE MEMBERS OF
~ the Buchanan and Breckenridge Club
No 1, Of Georgetown, beg leave to inform their
numerous friends and the public geseEst{y, that
they Intend giving their nrst Grand Ball q For
tober 9Oth, 49,. See .uturs advertisement.
&C 3-2tw SIS.
- MONTGOMERY GUARDS, ArTEN-
q a TON you are hereby notised to attend
n Y regular nosthly meeting Of the company on
II u "EDSESDA Y ENENING, October Est
Punctual attendance Is called fr, as business OF
importance Willie transacted .-.....
Bs|ordefss Captain KEY: - 81
Sc a9-3t THOMAS McENiRY, SEQ.
ATTENTION, SEVENTH WARD
SA DEMOCRACY The Seventh Ward
Democratic Association are hereby ordered to
meet at Potomac Hall, llsfsnd) on wEDNES-
DAY, the LIST October, At 8 o'clo KIP. M. AS bus.
in9ss Of importance and the election Of officers Is
to he acted upol, 1t is hoped there will be full
attendance BY order:
2. s. TAYLOR, President.
JOHN C OFFUTT, Sec Sc ~ 3t&
<THE FIRST COTILLON PARTY
~ OF The Washington Highlanders' WIN
take place at Harmony Hall on THURSDAY
EVENING next, the ID Of October. Tickets,
FIFTY CENTS; admitting gentleman and
ladies' to be had Of any Of the members and at
the door.
Managers
Mr. Mckay, Mr.. w. Flood,
Mr. Jno. Lacey, Mr.. X. Middleton,
Sc 2p-3t
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Two HlRE-TWO NEGRO MEN, (slaves,)
l. one good oyster opener, and the other ac-
rustoTed to running steam engine. Apply at
this once 900 - &C 3t&
NEW music RECklVED THIS MORN.
~ Ing from New York, Boston, and Philadei-
phia, at the Music Depot Of ..,- .-.
ocl w. g. MEZEROTT.
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~, Superintendent Of the Public Piinting.
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rREAsURER,s STATEMENT,

an{atkfs
4 mosnt
Il
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gress) as embraced in the excavations,
cellar WALL, cut stone work, brick work car
penter's work, andiron work. The remaining
portions of the work are re- advertised.
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-05-22
COngreSSinnal Proceedings.

In the U s, Senate, on Wednesday, Mr..
Clayton called attention to the statement OF
Mr.. Champion in reference to the Clayton Bull
wer treaty, 10 the effect that that treaty inclu-
ded Ruatan, aud denied the same. Mr.. Crit
tenden corroborated MIR. Olaytcn's assertions
The mott n to reconsider the vote on the Iowa
land bill was negatived.
In the House Of Representatives, Mr.. Bennett
from the Committee on Public Lands, report.
ed bill granting million of acres Of land TO
Florida for the construction Of three railroads.
He said the committee intended reporting
bills of similar character for Michigan, Louis'
| lana, Mississippi, Alabama end Wisconsin, re-
quiring about six millions Of acres Of land.
Under the pressure of the previous question,
The bill reported was passed, by a vote OF "a to
81
In the U. S. Senate, on Thursday, the bill
granting lands for Florida and Alabama for
railroads was passed. Mr.. Mallory then spoke
at length IN defence Of the action Of the Naval
Board. A message was received from The Pres
idcnt containing an interesting correspondence
relative to Central American affairs. mir. Grit
tenden earnestly opposed Mr.. Mason's motion
in the Senate TO refer and print, saying that
the message should not leave the possession Of
the Senate without some emphatic expression
that the country would he agitated by war
rumors 10 week, unless this spirit was rebuk'
ed now. lie showed that the recognition was
departure from the principles of this govern
mcnt and the Iolicy established by jackson ii
the case OF Texas,
Mr. Mason replied by insisting there is Q
distinction between the recognition of Nicara-
qua and the reception Of the Minister, contend
ing that the former was not involved at all
being already recognized. He said he could
not see from what quarter war was to come
but il it was TO be precipitated on account
our differences with England, he was ready.
Senator Weller went the whole 6guie 70
Walker. and defended his position on tn
ground Of his having been invited to Nicaragu
by the Democratic party. lie gave oneside
history of the local revolution, and discussed
its politics with much exhibition of parlizan
ship.
In the House, an attempt TO procure Con
. gressional investigation Of the shooting atiai
f in which Philip L. Herbert, of California, wa
implicated, failed, after considerable debate
Tho bill relative to the municipal election ii
,, Washington City was passed. message wa
received from the President in relation TO Cen
trail American affairs.
. In the U. S. Senate, on Friday. experiment
! were authorized with view OF detecting an
= preventing the unlawful deterioration Of coil
/ The subject Of the action Of the Naval Boar
was then resumed and discussed at length b
Senators Tombs, Mallsiy and others
In the House, the jurisdiction OF the Court
Claims was under discussion. rule WI
3 adopted to act upon private claims every FRIDAY
/ One bill was passed. Adjourned till Monday
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RAILROAD SuBsCRlPrON.-The sense OF the
voters of Norfolk, Va, is to be taken on The I'D
instant upon the prOpriety Of the city's sub
scribing for the remaining $500 900 Of the
capital stock Of the Norfolk and Petersburg
railroad.
BUCHANAN HEAU QjARrEEs "A large hall, it
is stated, has been secured IN Cincinnati for
the special accommodation Of the friends Of
Mr.. Buchanan, IN which to meet for consulta-
ton during the session oil the Democratic Ma
tional Convention.
TEXAS. -GIasshoppers are destroying the
vegetation about Austin and Seguln and VAR.
Gus other parts OF Texas, especially in Tarrant
county, in the northern part of the State Dur
ing the month Of April fifteen murders were
Committed IN the State. The latest victim
was a pedlar named Geiger, who was on his
way to the Wichetaw. Among his papers found
scattered about were letters from Philadelphia.
A vein Of rich lead ore has been discovered in
Barnet county, near Hamilton.
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PRovIDENTIAL ESCAPE THREE DAYS AND
NIGHTS IN Coal PIT.-A most extraordinary
accident has just been experienced by Mr..
Howard Sincox, a respectable surveyor in Blr-
mingham. 1t appears that on Monday evening
Mr.. Simcox, having missed the Bilston railway
train, beguiled the time until another sheuld
start by walk in the neighboThoOd Of the
station. On his return in the dusk of the
evening he took what he cons dered o short cut
across piece of waste land, when, before lie
was aware, he found himself suddenly Drop
ping into the mouth of a coal shaft. FOrtu-
nately there was chain hanging down the pit
at the time. At that he cutched, and succeeded
in breaking his fall but he had not sufi ,ient
strength to raise himself up, and getting ex-
hausted, he was compelled to let the chain slip
through his hands and 60 down, he knew not
where, nor whether the chain to which he
chung might not reach only half way to the
bottom. AS the chain ran through his hands
they were lacerated in a horrible manner /;
some of his nails were torn off, his legs were
wounded, and his trousers ripped into sbreds.
Fortunately the chain did reach to the
bottom of the shaft, some thirty or forty yarls
beneath the surface, where no fell with heavy
shock, which sprained his ANGLE and for time
rendered him insensible. On recovering con-
seriousness he endeavorcd to make himself
heard by shouting and rafting tho chain but
the place was lonely and pnfrequented, and no
aid was afforded to him.
Thus Monday night passed On Tuesday he
repeated his cries, but that day passed also /;
andW ednesday also went drearily by in like
manner. On Thursday afternoon, although
greatly exhausted, he continued his cries for
assistance and kept rattling the hun. Fortu-
natey boatman or the canal close adjoining
saw the chain move, and, attracted to the spot
by curiosity; shouted down the shaft. The truth
was at once made apparent "a skip was let
down into the pit, and Mr.. Simcox in very
exhausted state was rescued from his periouS
position. For three days and nights he had
remained OF the bottom of the shaft without
morsel Of food. There was fortunately some
water at the bottom, with which he could
partially quench his thirst. He never lost hope
OF rescue and slept away the nights. He is
now recovering.