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.44isa,x ,ny Thousss w. X eesee.
omee with Geo. J. Sumner, No. % Fearf n
HH090ClH-BllED RIORaAN sf,skAr
n ptIl11nH YOUNG GIFFOkD,r sULKEf Ann
q 9 a nhNESA FOR SALE AT AUCTTON,-will =.
~, sIia, on WEDNESDAY. 2oth inst - IL O'clock. A.
i ne AnsIcan Stables, Thoroughbred Morgan Stsl
s ';, Louns oiford," which took the second rre
mum "a a. the late Agricultural Fair g
H1LSu-ons leht Sulkcy and Harness
s,s ~ Low stallion can be seen ut the American
S'snios on tuesday and "Wednesday
: 4. ,s.ss k7ssFsE THOMAS ". KEESEE,
~ ~ s55.ssss Auctioneer
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DUBLIU SALE OF STOCK IN viz

II ANA Central RAIIR0AD-Pursusnt to
authority in % vested by McGurdy e vowles, late
contractors, upon sections No s. and "a q the w
Sinia Cenfral Railroad we will offer as public ae to
the hshest bidder for cash ct the Office Of Gcddln
Appsrson, Auctioneers In the city Of Richmond On
the srd day Of December lss5 e I, esloss A. ~ ~
Virsinia Central Railroad Company, to which the
said McCnrdy and vowles becsme entitled under the
contract with said Company for the construction Of
49, - eTERRlTf & BELL
Agents and Trustees for McCnrdy Vowlea, -6e ,
E 'POSTPONEMET.-The above sale " postponed
until the 18th of February, 1856. de8-td1
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HOUSE
y AND LOT AT " &c A Y CTIoN,ON

BROOK AVENUE STKEET.-I sbhII a. Speech
commissioner under decree of the circuit court of
the city of Richmond, pronounced the 18th day of
January 1885, in the suit of Mosbys guardian Mos
by sell at public auction, on the premises fif fair
not the next fair day thereafter at tho hour of IL
o'clock NJ, on SATURDAY. the Esd day of Februa-
~ 1856 the House and Lot in the city of Richmond,
on Brooke Avenue street, of which the late Edward
q. A, Mosby, died, seized and possessed. This pro-
perty adioins the lot of Mr. Henry Lynemap, and has
beeG used az grocery store in the basement and
cuped in the upper part az private residence.
Terms: Onarthird of the purchase money viii be.
required In cash. the balance in equal instalments on
credit of four and eight months the purchaser axe
cutting esotiabe notes interest added with good en-.
dorsers and title retained until paid and convey.
anee directed by the court. .a....., !. - 5-ss
fe I5-tds issE Special Commissioner. e.
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. '~'> GAME AT RoMPs.
pICHYiOND ATHKN5EUM.--Thc
sb&S s s,.,.. ":s:;. .1 ,sss.

49,
4 sweepstaks Toy 3 yest old colts and FLIES mile
h.,.s; SSs entrance. $loo forfeit TO be the
r., Tuesday IN May, was closed the Let Of Feb
LAW with the fo.le Wipg subscribers.
Green entels :. G. b Imp. Glencoe, dam Dark
e-ss By Wagner.
lanes Tally enters 81. c. by Tally-Ho, dam Betsy
White
D. Mcdaniel elters b. c. ty Boston, jr. dam by i'm.
ported Tiastes.
TAonas Dos1el sZters b. {. b Ta!ly.Ho, dam
srys1-UY.
SECOND STAKE.
WespSl-ks for year Cd colts AID lilies Tout Of
rasrss wL.cE Lave never produced WINERY $3.50
entrance $50 forfeit, mile heats; TO be run the
iu..y i'll. al1g he frat Tuesday in May, closed
tie lei II aL.lary, with the following subscribers:
Jarae4 Tally a@!nea eh c. by Tslly-Ho, dam Caddy
Jor-s
yel.uV,
D. s. Dal.e. names ch. c. by Senator, dam By
Ho.-y44
He.ly Davis lanes br. f BY Childe Harold. dam
, Pi.aa.
8ow.- Hs'. as raes oh. c. Expectation, by Regis
Ter. IL. { Lacy LoEs.
Boaig : Ha,. names CHI. (. sonoma by Register,
n C. E0GLESTON,
fs ll-IsWts Proprietor.
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SALE OF NEGKOEs.-In pursuance 81
NJ decree rendered BY the County Court Of Spott-
sylvana, at their February term 1856 the case Of
Robinson VS.. Layton and Others the undersigned will
On THURSDAY. the 18th inst, at the PlanterS Ho.
bidder, fer cash, eleven likely NEGROES, belong.
ing to the estate of the late Ann Olive decd; among
which are some frst-rate Cooks and Washers; and
also, some good House Servants ~ - :
f. l2-3t WIN. REAZLEY Administrators b
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HIGH COMET AshE,s off1cH. /

IN vAs.-..se.l1~ saaallr nnrnAEy u 1855 ! -
Court Of the city of Richmond, nsas a ths n.
,v.se1sment case Of James Warwick against John a
.lsnni, shall on TUESDAY, the 18th sday a -
70 ~. Bank proessd 70 oil q pzbe section
ssfisfv Ia bidder. the property syie& npsn To-
f3Is..s no. snAchmsnt to wit :--2 large Lockna.
: ns,ssns 1s &c and Caps; - Wool Hats boxes Of
boxes: "a, az tsts; Isl on shelves 90 empty Hat
Hats. and Tsss, Sss,rS 10 ehdrenS Fur Caps snd
A. M rrrciss s and sale to commence atli scloSk.
fe l8-tdas s.qssr.. ! - s4s5s - <
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By Goddin d 1Apperson.
SALE OF FARM In HI
J RICO COUNTY SIX NILES RELOW Ri

TRUSTEES SALE OF FARM IN HEN.
Il RICO COUNTY, SIX NILES BELOW RICH.
MoND-As Trustee in deed made by Mr.. George
H. Cox dated 10th December, 1854 duly recorded in
the Hsnrico County Court SHALL at the request of
the party interested proceed to sell at public auction
on the premises, on SATURDAY, the Esd February,
1885, at the honr of IL O'Clock, M If fair If not the
next fair day. the Farm conveyed by the said deed.
lying and being in the county aforesaid about miles
below Richmond adjoining the lands of Mossrs Jas.
M. Taylor, Albert Akin and others, containing So
acres and reods, and which the said Cox now RAJ
sides The title Ii believed to be perfect but the sub
scriber will convey with the usual special Warranty,
TERMS Enough in cash to defray the expenses of
sale and to discharge note OF $a0 on credit TO
the residue until the 10th December, l86the whole
purchase money to bear interest from the day of sale
and to be properly secured The taxes for the pres
fslS s55N-z y. L. APPERSON, Trustee.
MEAT COTTAGE FARM, I 1.2 MILES
/ EAST OF RICHMOND, AND HANDSOME BUILDING
LoTs IN HEcKLER's- PLAN.-eN UNfoN HILL, FOR
SALE AT AUCTION On TUESDAY, February 18th,
the premises ff fair; If not the next fair dayl the
neat Cottage Farm now occupied by Meesrs Steb-
bins Miller located above, the road, leading to
DR.. w. A. Christians containing 81 acres plat of
which can be at the Office of the auctioneers.z
The buildings consist of good Dwelling House
containing rooms, two story kitchen with rooms,
an open shed for coal and wood; also large stable
with stalls for horses and room for carriages har
The place Is admirably adapted to market garden
After the sale of the farm will be sold in Hecklers
plan, near Union Hill that beautiful square No 40
aggregate front Of 692 feet which viii be divided into
lots of suitable size.
Terms; One.fourth cash; balance 1t 5, 6 and 9
months for negotiable notes interest added secured
by trust deed, or title retained The taxes for the
( fe 49, 0ODDIN & APPERSON, Auets.
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BY Thomas w. keesee, @.aY
tOhice with Geo. J. Sumner, No. 20 Pearl St.

vENTEEL HOUSEHOLD AND HITCH.
- ~ En- FURNITURE FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
WI De sold, on TUESDAY morning next, the 18th
MRS. horan, on Broad street, between 9Th and 7th
f.rsets twho is declining housekeepins) all of her
OF Pier Table, Looking Glasses Parlor ana Chamber
Carpets Bureaus, fne Feather Beds, Mattre sea Bed
ste adj, sshstands, Chairs, Tables Refrigerator
W indow Shades China and Glassware Kitchen Tar.
nlture, &c. THOS. w. KEESEE.
fe IA sd. 4ats- 49, Anrt;on.s,
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CORN MILL FOR LIE ASE E0R
" TERM OF YEARS.-We will, on SATURDAY,
the LIST of March 1885, at o'clock, sop the pre-
ses let at public auction. for term OF years the
Brick Corn Mill in the town of Manchester, know
as the "Mayo Mill with the requisite water Priv
The length Of the term and other specific conditions
of the lease, viii be made known At The time ana
By order Of the Trustees Of Manchester. :. -
SAMUEL TAYLOR, lcomn;ttse. :.
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RICH MOND MERCANTILE INHTf
h TUTE--This institute has been opened In the
Room over VIM. A. Batter1 Bookstors, Isl Main C.,
near 18th. -at Bl1sRssa s9s49 ~ 2 y
Double Entry Bookkeeping, together with Com.
taught. s..sst ~ al - irsaaAJ 81 ss7l27 =
Regular evenings for nssruction-MoNDAY and
THURSDAY of each week, at n O'Clock. Member
Of the class, and those who intend to unite wiz
please be punctualin attendance. - - "a gl3ll r
! qgiss bus "a FslS SssSa JAS. Il BECK. e..
.ss.G@s NESTOR Fl. FORBEa
fa l6-St' --g------- mo. II C. POsrTS.--,sr
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A kkIVAL OF MADAME ADOLrHE.--
"A The orislnsL unsupported, and Justly celebrated
MADAME ADOLPHE, the universally acknowledgsd
greatest sympathist in the world and tho sans dis
inguished lady who created through her marvellous
revelations OF the past tho present. ssweI q the
rect predictions OF the uture such intense excite.
tent in England, France and the principal cfies In
the United States that Queen Fstofia presented her
with costly diamond brooch, and Daniel Webster
with jewelled ring, i now ready to rscsve vsitors
at the Prescott House, Main street, two doou above
the Virginia Banks, whom shs win inform ell about
not and when or what lady or husband they win GET
business Of every description Mystsrious and NJ
most impossible az her profession appears, abe comes
bic certi6cates of acknowleayed power and skin,
that it prscudss all supposition probability Of do
ception or imposing many others now practice. =
q Consultation fee, from SO cent? to 50 accord.
Ing to how far they wish to Co. what time they
cupv. = f.,v5 $40 Hrsa8 Ega IL 16-ts
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NJ z. KUM...l0 hkls N. q. RsnG sspe.
e Eiw DUNLOP. MONCuRE + co.
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CO.PARTNERSHIP NOTICE...The mn.
" designed have this day formed CO-PART-
Il ts s q fsy nTn
pose Of conducting g GENERAL COMMISSION
business, particularly for the sale of manufactured
and leaf Tobacco and Flour, GRAIN Cotton and other
produce. 7-t - -5..,-s
F- Location IS Water street Liberal advances
on consignment. JOSEPH BRUMMEL,
- A. L. ROYSTER, go.
J. B. ROYSTER.
Richmond January !. 1885, ia 4-9m Il
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THE kAhL sEssfUNs Of Mr. 9. =.
about closing, and he i making e TsoI-
tenton of all persons interested upon this shject to
its confederation. Mr.. g e Musical ednession was
completed the New York Mnsical Institute which
wss under the direction Of Lowell Msson Musical Dr.
and Professors q. Root and w. B. Bradbury, sidsd
by several distinguished musicians. He was also
private pupil 70 DR.. Beams, Of the most sccoms
plished teaehers of the voice and musical elocuon In
the country In these classes the Pestalloxsan ms
thod of teaching will DO pursued Particular attsn.
ton will be given to the rudiments OF musical nota.
ton and the cultivation Of the voice.
knowledge Of respiration, quality Of tone. resonance,
articulation, enunciation, pronunciation phIasng.
and in general all that relates to tasteful style in
the performance Of vocal music. He willcommenss'
of ms ructon TO an adult ciass In the Lee
ture Room Of tho Second Presbyterian Church, tpEs
HGee'a) THIS lTUESDAYbEVENIN0, ct half pas
same hour. - - ~
He invites Ill Interested attend thess
meetings. 80 s-,.s4ssass.s.y - eia& IS e 6-iAs
UNfBKELLAs.--1lER .
{ J. CHANT WEISIGER co. have received .
spps lot Of Travelling UmbrsllaA which can Be car
he'd with convenisnce In Carpet Beg. Cal and sx-
- ~ MERCHANT, wEIs4sER Z cos, az,
= "A % A. ' 4tssH - III Main street =
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NTASTED--By a respectable young We
w man, situation to do general homework, would
= willing to uiske herself generally useful. Wages
-ot 90 much AZ object a. a good home Apply at
his Office. 70 I9-2rs
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ITO THE LADIES OF THE CITY OF
L RlCHMOND.-Haying removed from the city,
would beg leave to call the attention of the Ladies'
who have patronseG for the last fourteen years,
that any Flutns work of that character will be
promptly executed, and neatly done by any per-
my sister, Mrs. Z. d BRIDGFORb, on Church Hill,
near the Leigh StlBaptish Church.
fe 9---dlm SARAH HARREYS.
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FHASs II. LANt1LEf, TN and Sheet
~ lion Manufacturer, 18th street. between Main
and Gary, Richmond, Va -.-----.-,
GAS FITTING AND FIXTURES
Steam Pipes for Churches, Public Buildings, &c
Metallic Roofing Guttering and Spouting put
up ia any part of the city and country
WE'LL AND GARDEN PUMPS FOX SALE.
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WANTED--NUKSE.- Intelligent lady,
w experienced in nursing, who is willing to go
sLo.t distance IN the country can obtsn employment
by calling st the residence of
l. A G0DDIN,
{. lf L franklin hetWeen 5th and 9Th Sta
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NATASTED-A situation by a white girl
w in respectable family, as cook washer and
ir1neg for small family. The advertiser also act
~ ehErnbermad and seamstress. City references to
be had. Please call at No. 500 Broad street.
q
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LNOR SALE...The undersigned is anxious
L to dispose of his one-sxt interest in the "Armo-
ny Mill" and his onethird interest in the lease and
machinery of "Brags's Mill" ..,.--. s.-. -
This property can be had at very low price. Apply
to = a-a4 c. DiMMOCK,
fe 12-ts At the Armory.
I HAVE In my possession one Mahogany
Table and q set of Wardrobe Drawers filed with
German Books They were left in the passage of
house No. 107, Broad street. several months since.
probably by mistake. The owner can have them by
calling for them and paying for this advertisement.
fe Pts C. HARTWELL.
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WANTS.

tSTANTEU-By q white female a situa.
w ton Chslnbermaid or Seamstress, would be
willing TO WAL and iron, for small family Apply
atthis office fe le-ita
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WANTED-FARM HANDS. tcoIoredO
w for the present year; for which am willing TO
ny reasonable but not extrsgassnt prices. Also, 9
Wagon DRIVER. Apply to
els Louis ] BOSSIEUX
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SILVER WARE--.Fresh supplies of Sill.
- yer Ware. receiving from the manufac turers,
Dessert and Tea Spoons; Soup Ladies' Sauce Ladies;
Sugar Spoons; Salt aud Cream Spoons; Pickle Knives
and Forks; Butter Knives Fruit Knives; Napkin
Rings, &c. For sale by ~ ---'t s.
fel6 - c. GENNET Eagle Square
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3 CO.PARTNEKSHIP.-. undersjgned
pave THIS day formed copartnersp, under the 6rm
and style of WoMHLE 4 CLAIBORNE, for tho
purpose OF conducting General Commission Bust
ness. al. the stand now occupied by John H. Glai-
They solicit continuance Of the patronnEe hereto
fore bestowed upon the houses of John Womble 4
Co. and John ii. Claiborne and from the public gene
rally. JOHN " WOMBLE
JOHN II. CLAIBORNE
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"a ANTED-IU SIUEMAh EkS-4 or s
w good hands on !adies' wear. None but the best
"oFkmer need apply. Toguch constant employment
vii be given, Apply 10
HENRY W. QCARLES,
IA I-ta No * ps.rIst
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(sU-PAkTNERsHlP,. .The undersigred,
Nm e, =. bAcTisT.of Petersbars, and JOHN T.
tasetbis day formed under tue sty /.
aud hfln OF BAPTIST L WHITE, Tor the purpose
VI conducting ToRAeco EoMMissroN BustE&ss, In
ae CITY OF New York. and have take the warehonse
no ~ Front street. where they win be prepared on
and aiter the hrst day Of March, receive conssn-
nehts- afa e sAs aa@ ~ y. q. BAPTIST
JOHN T.. WHITE. 81
{ new fork, FEB. l. 1at6,s Re him
s.The nrm Of JOHN
- WoMbLE H. CO. ID this day dissolved by n,u-
Ether party viii sign the name OF the firm In lqui-
datton. - JOHN wOMBLE, "a
F-.s., a. # d JOHN 4. WOMBLE.
Richmond. Feb lsf lHsa
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CRAIG ALUM SPRl N1sS, Craig County
" VA.-The propietors Of these Springs which
putation in the counties surrounding ten have been
Induced put the water in barrels for the aonyeni-
ence of inValds in other sections
For the present, the price IL fixed at . rase which
barely cost Of barreling and the carriage.
It's healing virtues are beyond question. The fol-
lowing certificate from DR.. Carper, leading and well
known physician In Botetourt county is selected from
many Of equal respectability and force:
FIEcAsTLE, BorETopRr Co.. Val
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The business will hereafter be conducted
by the undsIsigned who grateful for the past will
sndeayor to merit continuance of the patronage
literally extended to the late firm -
de 10 WILLIAM r. KING
CO.PARTNERSHlP undersigned
" have this day entered into Co Partnership, un-
der the style of JOHN r. stage & CO., for the
purpose Of conducting the WOOD and COAL bust
ness. ~ ..-a KS stf=rF-s ,-. Mas go
They keep on hand large supply Of seasoned
Wood, Anthracite and Bituminous Coal. as e-af
TOfice corner of 9th street, the Basin. a'a
70 JNO. r. STAGE, -
la 25-dts .-.-s Cd. SAML A. GORDON.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

PERILs OF THE SEA.-The circumstances attend
ing the loss Of the ship John Rutiedge and the sub
sequent sut1erngs and death Of her passengers and
crew were OF the most appalling character She
sailed from Liverpool for New York January 18th,
ran into an iceberg on the 18th of February and was
so badly damaged that it was found necessary to
abandon her. The passengers, 100 in number, and
the crew. $50 in number took to the boats for safety
One boat, which, when she left the ship contained 13
persons, was picked up on the 2Sth of February by
the ship Germania, which arrived here on Sunday.
Of the thirteen but sailor found alive twelve
having died of starvation!
-Four other boats pulled for the Gulf stream, and
nothing has been heard from them.
The John Rutledge was insured for SIS 900. She
had cargo of 500 tons of merchandise, which was
probably insured in Europe. 429a
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

LIGHT-HoUsE Board Ocklockoaee Stoal (F2ori-
DAY BoatIntelligenee has been received at this
department that beil-boat has been placed at The
Oeklockonee shoa, Florida, in three and haf faith
oms of water, the shoal bearing from it westnorth.
west, one mile and quarter distant The light house
at the mouth Of St Mark river bears from the boat
north half vest (nagnetic) seventeen miles distant;
the southwest cape west oneuarter north ten miles,
and the seaward point Of south shoal" southwest
half south, ten miles distant On the bearing of the
St. Mark lighthouse the depth of the water is three
tathorns or more. To carry that depth clear of the
south shoa westerly, it will be we'll to run from the
boat southwest by south southery The boat is black
and can be seen in clear weather at the distance Of
eight miles The bell is sounded by the action of the
waves. Washington Union -e.9.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

| ADVENTURES FOR NICARAGUA.-A few DAYS since
party of seven young men passed through this city
on their way to Nicaragua. They all belong to
wealthy families and each had with them $4 900 in
specie. They go as Adventures in the new land of
promise hoping to find in Gen Walkers fillibuster-
ing movement an opportunity to acquire fame and
wealth. They are hardy, bold, and eager for adven-
tnre. Cincinnati Times, 2lst.
Such young men are just the sort wanted in Nicar-
aqua. We wish the number was seven hundred in
stead of seven, and that each man was equally as
well provided in financial point of view. Then we
would advise the devotion of about onefourh of their
means to the purchase of agricultural implements of
the latest and most approved description suitable to
the country, to be taken along with them so that
they might be prepared to enter upon the subugaton
ofa teeming and bounteous soil as soon after arrival
asfhey thought proper. While we would recommend a
Sharps rifle as an excellent weapon, revolver as
indispensable to close conflict, and bowie knife as
invaluable in handto.hand fight, we would suggest
that plows, hoes, spades, saws axes etc., will un-
questionaby yield magnificent dividend upon the
investment which may be made in them
Nicaragua wants nothing but productive labor to
make her the garden spot of the western world
That labor she will soon enjoy for the unequaled in
ducements held out by her government cannot fail to
attract large, energetic and industrious emigration
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

Captain Adams, Of the American ship John Cum
mings was arrested at Norfolk a few days ago. for
having fired upon and killed one of the crew of his
vessel Is months since, while taking in Il load Of
guano at the Chincha Islands, The occurrence pro-
duced deep excitement in Peru, and Captain Adams
narrowly escaped with his life, by the prompt and
firm nterposition of the American authorities at Cal
lao. His vessel had to be accompanied to sea by the
U.S. frgate Independence for the purpose security
We understand that the Peruvian government has
complained to our government in relation to the al
legged offence, and has made it a national question.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

A correspondent of the Charleston Courier, writing
from Jacksonville, Fa relates singular suicide
committed near that place by a stranger. He was
sick and had come to the place for his health he
purchased pistol, hired horse and buggy, drove
out Of town to a wood, dismissed the driver, and
before the latter had driven out of hearing blew his
brains out. He was from Boston, and his name was
j. N. Knox. Before committing the deed, he had
deposited about 81 900 with the keeper Of the hotel
and took his receipt for the same. He was in ex-
tremely bad health, scarce able to walk, and had
remarked that he had suffered more than forty
deaths, "F
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

The Scientific American contains an article from
the pen of a Mr.. Barrows, who maintains that the
extreme and long continued cold during the past
winter the result of the enormous explosions Of
gunpowder at Sebastopol. He believes that the
escape of nitric gas, consequent upon those expo-
sions, exercised most powerful refgerent influence
upon the atmosphere in Europe and America. To
this he thinks shall be indebted during the ensl-
ing season, for an abatement in the yirulence of
cholera and yellow fever as well as the potato dis
ease. Mr.. Barrows scientific explanation is probably
n h,mInp ,.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-01

THE U. S. STEAMER ARcTIc.-It appears that this
vessel during her late search for the Pacific, eneoun-
tered terrific storm that occurred one night off Cape
Sable, when the sea was constantly dashing over the
decks and not scul on board expected to be saved.
The staunch qualities Of the Arctic-which is con
sdered the strongest and most seryceabe vessel in
the service-were tested to the utmost. She encoun-
tered several other gales, which mostly accom-
panied by snow. The Arctic experienced little or no
obstruction from ice except about Sable Island.