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DROPOsALs WILL BE RECEIVE

DROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
IL by the undersigned, at the Mayors Office,
until l2 O'Clock, M Monday, the 18th instant for
grading and graveling Thirteenth street west, be-
tween q and II streets north
Proposals will state the price per cubic yard for
grading and per square yard for gravelling; the
gravel to be othe best quality and to be nine inches
deep in the centre, and to hold that depth ten feet
each way from the centre, then full grade of four
inches to the gutter line to be raked clear of all inn
proper sized stone, and not to be covered up, and
well rolled with heavy roller. The work to be COM
menced and finished at such time as may be agreed
in the contract the work TO be done to the salts
faction of the Commissioners
GEO. w. HARDNESS,
Commissioner First and Second Wards,
GEO. III. PLANT 7a
VINCENT MAST,
may g. Assistant Commissioners
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SHAKERS! SHAKERSy SHAKERS I
M Only so Cents. 9t
ID b. HALL, No. 373, seventh street,
1Ae has just received 200 Shaker Bonnets, -
which he will sell at so cents. Also, good
assortment of Degborn Flats and Neapolitan w
Bonnets very cheap.
Remember the place No. S78, Seventh street,
four doors above l. NAV 8-6t
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BY C. w. BOTELER,
AuCfiOneer. M,

AuctiOneer. FTT71' 43 Lsissaa3d
Gale OF EXCEL ENT HoUsEHOLD ~
~ Furniture at Aucti0n.-On Tbursday Nav pss
18th, at 10 O'clock A. shall SELL at the residenr
Of. a gentleman declining housekeeping, at No. 89].
Fourth street between and streets opposite the
part Of II, - wv 4 - ~
supstS5 rosewood Piano Forte, 7ss4 octave. made n
Elegant suit Of solid rosewood Parlor Furniture l.
covered wit With brocatelle. comprising one large
TSasn Tstss.ss ssfs sos.s Chars Reception carsa
Fine Oil Paintings, by Horace vernst and othsr. a
Very superior English Velvet Carpssas ssd 5
One splendid French Bronze Clock al'a4l2.s .so
Two large bronze Statuettes s tta3e
Handsome Gas Chandeliers tN.a sf siaN9
Fine Mantel and Table Ornaments 48r "a tvs ,iR0
Rosewood n'arble-top Parlor Table ia iss tNses
Window Shades II I. .Elsg. III aaa ss. = .stf.t.tr
Hall Oil Cloth sy.ttl...f, g...a .i,.,,o
Mahogany and walnut Hat Racks ~
English, Brussels, step Carpetng 4
One Psyche GLASS @sN ~ s9ie4
consisting of marbls-top Dressing Bureau q
French Bedstead, Table, Chairs, marbls.top g.
Wash Stand, Wardrobe, DO. d 5at rcdI 7sqs
Toilet Sets, Radiator FI sF4Wasgt,t tn ksa
Brussels chamber Carpets a 90. 49,, n.
Mahogany and other Bedsteads "
Bureaus, Wardrobes, Washstands
Chamber Chairs t
Hair and other Mattresses p Al'-Rt s-l"N = y
Spring seat Lounge o4 I" 2so & ,99o I
Handsome white Cottage Chamber Set sl'sl eoag
Mahogany Shaving Stand ~ q IaBlo 8li1 III I9A
Walnut Secretary and Bookcase q lnass all1 20
Oak Dning-room Chairs A 4 t.tf Iy gasa4a3
Mahogany Sidebcard 4 .... ,Ya.
Mahogany Extension Dining Table ~ u~ ~
venitian Blinds 'sg r
Arm Chairs covered with morocco 1881 fi 9a
Handsome French China Dinner Set ,esira I9S
Table Cutlery 9a II sI9a nJ &eH ai.t rad,
Siverplated Tea Set ,.. alaB ~ vai...saI y
Plated Castors ;tfg,
French China Tea Set s, Y,
Chatting Dishes
Crockery and Glass Ware Refrigerator .'o'
Excellent Cooking Stove I3e JH3
Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Apparatus, &c 81 4
Terms: under $50, cash; over $50, ! credit AZ rs
thirty sixty, and ninety days. for approved endorsed
notes, bearing interest t :. .5s1s- - -'''',s I.
Q. w. BOTELER, to .er,-
may Id Auction>er. ~.
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DUBLIC SALE...13y virtue or d decd Of
- trust executed to me, and recorded in Lber
j. A: g. No. 95, folios 2Ss, 24O and 24I one of tho
Land Records of Washington county, in the District
Of Columbia, shall, Saturday, the Sd day of May
next at o'clock, p. NJ, in front of the premises.
offer for sale. at public auction to the highest bidder
therefor one undivided ninth part Of that part OF
square numbered one hundred and eighty six, which
wat conveyed by w. w Corcoran to Thomas Richie.
Terms: One-fourth cash. the residue ct six, twelve
or eighteen months, equal payments, With interest,
to be secured 70 the satisfaction of the Trustees I,
Property TO DO resod, at the risk and ,expsuse of
the purchaser unless terms are complied with within
three days. n. u. ...,,' y,
JOS H. BRADLEY, Trustse.
G. W. BOTELER,
ap l4-8tswAds Intel. t3 5E - ID
tE I'm consequence Of the inclemcncv az
the weather. the above sale ID postponed until We'd
nssday the 7th instant, at O'clock, r. NJ, in from
JOS H. BRADLEY. Trustee.
m @. W. BOTELER, m,
may 5-3hf Auctionasr
- The above sale il further postuOpeS-
on account OF the weather, to Wednesday, Nav Ilth
at 5 o'clock. LIT 7'' ~ = --''
1s 1'7 JOS. II. BRADLEY. Trustes. Z
@. w. BOTELER, 1lao-
may o--o0os 1 ~ IL a99 AUctionoer. Y
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. NEW SPRING MILLINBRY.

= NEW SPRING MILLINERY.
2R Now opening at HUTCHINSON &
MUNRO'Sa choice and beautiful assortment
Va of Spring Bonnets, of every description which
they have had made in New York expressly for their
sales. 45Gs H8
Ladies' about purchasing could not fail to be suited
at their Fancy Store, on the Avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets. ape
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Walker lid Netting.

Walker did Meeting. 'ie
New YoRE, May lo.--Filbuster meeting last
night was largely attended. Judge Dean. General
Walbridge, and Capt Rynders were among the
speakers. Letters Of sympathy from Gen. Cass
and Judge Morton Of Georgia were read, amid
great enthusiasm. Much material aid was prom
ised, and o committee of subscriptions appointed.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

- Mechanics, and employees Of all kinds furnish
ed at the shortest notice by addressing b. j. HAM
SON, Room No. 8, 514, Seventh street, where men,
women, and children, white and black, can at all
times hear of good situations ap 23--lm
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BY C. w. BOTELER, -
AucttoneoFs 80 s.-.rt..
TRUSTEE,S SALE OF TWO Small

Frame Houses On the Island. On Mo,..
day the 9th day Of May, BY virtue Of dssd Of trust,
corded in Lber ]. A. g. No. 81, folios, sls j2o a.,
one OF the Land records of Washington county Dik,
trict of Columbia, the subscriber will SELL 1t public
suction IN front OF the premises, part Of Lot in
square No. 585, which are erected two small com
fortsble Frame Buildings, fronting on strsst sous
{. Tsrms OF sale: One-fourth Of the purchase-mon
In hand, and the remainder in two, four, and ;;
months, with interest secured by q dead Of trust
All convsyancipg at cost Of purchaser. n \
tgsr JAS @. MAUPIN, Trustea
ts7a O. w. B0TEIER, ~"
ap l6--3taw Auctioneer
Thursday afternoon, May 9th, at 9 O'Clock u
asrr JAS. @. MAUPIN Trustee
y tFf3 ...-r.f ,T @. w. BOTELER q ba
may 6--ddds f@~Q Auctionaw.
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TAMARINDS.

TAMARINDS. g
lust received, from the West Indies, d
- fine lot, in prime order, excellent to make a
beverage for the sick. A lot Of Miscellaneous at
126 cents per pack; and fresh Cakes every day.
The old favorite Maryland Tarts, and Ice Cream
made Of pure cream, at 90 per gallon. ,sl,.a. /.
All to be found at S04 Pennsylvania avenue, be
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. 4 ..ss 's,.T
q. II. RIDENOUR J. co.,
NAV 3-eo3t Confectioners.
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- ROPOsALs WILL BE RECEIVED

ID ROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
IL by the undersigned, at the Mayors Office,
for grading the centre and north arm of the aey in
Square No. 3l6.
Proposals will state the prc. per cubic yard for
grading; the work TO be commenced and finished at
such time as may be agreed on in the contract the
work to be done to the satisfaction of the Commits
soners
GEO. w. HARKNESS,
Commissioner First and Second Wards
JOHN w. SIMMS,
GEO. IT, LANGLY Esr
may g. Assistant Commissioners
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AuETT0N, A4aESTuI-
BY A. OREEN, Auctie.cer.

BY A. GREEN ApcttsPapr.
Hv1USTEE'D SALE Of nne new tAr~s.
- story ffone H0use and Lot near tks
NAVY Xar4, at Auction.-On Thursday ths
18th instant shall cell, by virtue Of deed of trust
duly recorded in front Of the premises st six O'Clock
r n. part Of lot No. 10, in square No. 9O1 having
front on the east side Of Seventh east a 81 feet
between and streets south, running back, with q
10 feet side alley, 10 30 fee. alley, lOs feet inoA
with the improvements which new substantial
and weil-built three story Frame House. containing
seven convenientlyarrsnged rooms, and out-housss.
ynas property 10 handsomely situated near the Navy
front Of the door
Terms; one-fourth cash balance in six, twelve,
ana eighteen months, with notes bearing interest
rom ,r, .he aay o. sale deed given and deed Of
A. GLADMON, Trpstes.
may s-eoddds F A. GREEN. AuctioneeS Z
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TAKE NOTICE.

NNHE subscriber offers for few days.
IL his whole stock of fine Watches rich f.X~
lower rates than goods of like good quality dAAaisA
have been sold for in this city; therefore, all
who wish to great bargains would do well TO
call Immediately, as the remainder of his stock will
be removed shortly to the store formerly occupied by
the late Mr.. Keyworth, No. 338, Pennsylyania ave-
nue. where the undersigned would be pleased to see
all his old friends and customers, and as many new
ones as may please to give him call. gs-
III. o. HOOD,
may 7-df 41S, Pennsylvania avenue
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se,o4I SO
Increase

MAsUyAcfoRY.-U Uhdet the provisions of the
law, the County Court yestsrdsy gass scba, ter 10
Lewis Mckenzie, ~ President, and Henry Dsin.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10
Financial.

NEW YORK, May l0.--Stocks are dull. Chicago
and Rock Island Railroad, 81 l-2; Cumberland
Coal Company, 81 "a; New York Central, OIL 7-S;
Pennsylvania Coal Company, 90 IA; Reading
Railroad, 50; Virginia 6's, 93 "a; Missouri e's,
"a l-8; Illinois Central bonds, 81 l-s.
Sterling exchange is active at 8 S-4 a 8 7-s.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10
UMPORTANT TO PERSONS POssEss-

u ING Daguerreotypes Of absent or deceased
frisnds--By late invention and improvement in
magnhed 70 cabinet or life s,zs, and nished in pas
tell or oi colors without losing the likeness in the
slightest Specimens Of the art may be ssen at White
hnrsfs Gallery No. 434 Pennsy vania avenue, where
abort notice. They are also made from life.
29-6n ltA
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FOR LEASE,

!. ...... FOR LEASE.
ZEA The uncxpired term about sixteen
E& bnd half months) of 9 Lease, With privilege
OF renewal for four years, on . house, No. 44s.
Twelfth street north for sale. The house haseight
rooms. including basement and attic ), \,
-TInqpre from - N. to p, NJ u this ofdce, ~. .
sp 1l--tf .'.,.,t I'm. =,
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BY WALL, BARNARD, u CO.,

DOSITIyE SALE OF VALUABLE
Building Lot ON Capitol Hfli at Pub
Lie, Auction. Friday afternoon, 9Th instant. at
bocSck, we will sell in front of the premisss la
north street, between Third and Fo0rth STREET.
and running back 8e feat s1s inches 70 8. So-fksf
Thie valuable property, which ID in fAsas suprov-
ing ntighbofhocd will positively be sold to fh4 high.
est bidder. Title is indisputable
Terms: 0ne-thrd cash; the remainder in three
equal payments Of six, twelve and eighteen moaths
bearing interest from day Of sale, and to be secured
in . satisfactory manner. -
...'..s 1891. WALL BARNARD, 4 co., =
may s--dtss s,a.U ;. Auctiousers. |,
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81 BY A. GREEN, Asctioaeer.
VALUABLE BUIHDING LOTS In

- cYuuICS FFo anu IOI ~ AuCtl0ns-
On Wednesday, the l4th Instant in front Of the
promises, at O'Clock, p. NJ, shall cell Lots Nos.
e7 and 6s, in square No AS, having . front Of 4S
feet on Sixth street west, between N and streets
north, running back 105 feet This property IL hand.
someiy located In rapidly improving part Of the
And at o'clock, or Immediately after the sale OF
the above, shall sell part of Lot No H. In square
No. l0l, fronting on Twsnty-first street west be-
tween II and ! streets north, near Pennsylvsnia
avenue .e
Terms: One-third cash balance in six, twelve and
eighteen months the purchaser to give notes for the
deferred payments, bearing interest from the day OF
sale. A deed given and deed Of trust taken. Title
indisputable. h' aa Eaf' lG saiee
li8H 81 A. GREEN, .tsps
may Sd 49, t,.s, u ,,s. t Iy 81 y, Auctoy,aar
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EOR Spring and summer, my stock OF
Il the above is now full and complete in every
department My facilities for doing business are q
the best character. The public are invited 10 call
cheap for cash or TO my punctual customers.
LANES .ff
Gents Furnishing Store, "
Penn. avenue, near Four-and-a-h street
ap 30-dH taa -
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Balsimore Markets.

BALrMoRx, May lo.-Flour ia brisk this morn.
ing, but prices are unchanged. Howard Street,
So; City Mills and Ohio are held at the same
price. tu r ntt ur,g ftr7l.
The grain market is steady and unchanged
Wheat ordinary to prime reds, 81 26 . $l 40 ;
fair TO prime whises, 81 As a 81 90. t'5
Corn-White 48 a 40 cents; prime Is quoted at
80 . 81 cents; good yellow, So cents.
Provisions are somewhat irmcr since the re.
ceipt Of the foreign news. Shoulders, 8 cents
sides, 6-S a Q "a; hams are nominal. e,
Lard In barrels, 9 Ia In kegs, ii l-2a III ga.
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Nss York Markets.

NEw YORK, May l0.--Flour Is quiet Sales o
4,500 barrels Common to good State, 45 81 l.2 a
$5 SO l-2; common to low grade extra Ohio, t5 81
a $6 26; good to standard Southern, SO . So rs,
fancy to extra do, $6 81 q So 25.
Wheat is firm. Sales of 5000 bushels. South.
ern white, 81 80. Is grl f7 s.g-tt.pa
Corn is firm. Sales Of $4,000 bushels. Southern
mixed, 50 cents. r We. t
Pork is improving. Sales Of 46o bbls. Mess,
SIS 20 a $l8 81.
Beef is firm Sales of l6O bbls. Chicago re-
packed, $40 a $l3.
Lard is firm. Sales of 500 bbls. at 10 II cents
Whiskey is lower. Sales Of $50 bbls Ohio 28 IA
cents.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10
Dpart,~s Of Ocean Steamers. ]

Departure Of Ocean Steamers.
Nkw YoKK, May l0.--The steamer Ericsson
sailed for Liverpool at noon, with eighty passen-
gers but no specie. s.. ss...
The steamer North Star has been detained until
o'clock, in order to take out government do
spatches.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

IL ing Sketches Of Eminent Methodist Ministers,
and Characteristic Anecdotes of their Personal His
tory /; by Rev. j. B. Wakeley.
A Memoir of Miss Adelaide L. Newton; by the Rev.
John Baillie. rs cents.
A Commentary the Epistle TO the Hebrews by
Charles Hodge, ID. d., Of Princeton.
Bethel; or The Claims Of Public Worship by Rev.
w. w. Everts @
Lectures on the Life Genius and Insanity OF Cow
per; by George B. Cheever, ID. ID. 4 a
Edward Clifford; or, Memories of Childhood
Water from the Wellspring, for Afflicted Beliey-
ers; by Rev. e. A. Bickersteth. .
Premium Essays on Peace. The Right Way; or,
The Gospel applied to the intercourse Of individuals
and nations; by Rev. Jos. A. Collier.
For sale by t.
GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
may 9--3t 498, Seventh street
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~, WANTED,

~ Ia. n WANTED, -. - > q, q :
a PARTNEE, either active Or silont !:
IA with capital Of $500, in the Lime and CongA
kle0 barrels of ms $50 barrels Of css8S to4 ~ ~
ltsget1er with the pillto gfhd theosutspk -, -.
ssh Apply 70 pupp pov,a I. - q -: -
--.6Sa, Pennsylvsnia avenue. bx ls<asd4 "a - s-sa
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sflN NE rsssipt al One po12asN 81 W tSs3i =.
~ to sny sddrssa pneafest nansses ~,
~ tht vsrious ssssscs n hioh mAa Ssnt III ~
ing J% the nssfpjsNih ~ poays lfoH kaSoY !. 1
neutAper Ated ~ o6Ay<E s- Y 49, LI...yi,s.
,.IqAd}rsss -.s SzfkDDKt1s wflLr1nlr =. -,
mat s-std&2t~ Albany, New York
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

81 CUMBERLAND COAL. a. .sns'.-'. !
A Cumberland Goal on hand A. present. which
he'will sell cheap fof cash as ec 80, 7,
Alsb, Oak and Pine Wood ofa rood quality. !.
'".r~' THOMAS H. wORfHfN0r0N, 80,
49,, Corner l4th and z siree.s near rthe,C Canal ;
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% With Freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner floating O'er us gss
~ ~

HvHE AMERICAN HALL ON Seventh
u street, adjoining Odd Fellows Hail. will be
open every Monday night until the first Monday in
June next Distinguished speakers viii be in at
tendance on each evening Friends and opponents
OF the American cause are invited TO attend
On Tuesday, "Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
evenings the Hall will be open for the different
Der Of the American party will be present
Rally Rally Americans and prepare for the bat
tie to demolish Sag Nichtism In the metropolis of
the land of the free and home of the bravei"
.a1- Members of Congress favorable 10 the Ameri-
can cause are earnestly requested to favor us with
their presence sp 30--dtd
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LIME! LIMEiI LTMEIIi

LIME! LIME!l LIMEtgI
"ILL be opened Tomorrow, at the
w Lime Kins of w. H. Cooley b Co, sita-
ated on Rock Greek, between the upper and lower
bridges a kiln of very superior Wood-burnt L. me.
The subscribers have also on hand q large supply
of Plasterers' Hair, Cement Calcined Plaster, and
every description OF the very best quality of Lime
which will be disposed of on the most reasonable
terms. w. III. Cooley 4 co.
Z y - rHt Y ftt#ah -stta 3
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FOR RENT.

A handsome Brick House, with five
Wa8 porches, on Twelfth street, Island, near the
Smithsonian, is now for rent The key may be found
next door, at Mr.. Hughes's, No. 5s5. Rent $40 per
month. JOHN. L. SMITH.
NAV l0-8t sM.s4 &rG}5afI Ngt.E 81
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'TELEGRAPRIC NE%Sv'
\ FROK THY AsSOCIXfHD YXESS J"
Br THE HOUSE rKnrIxc rxLxsaArn

The America al Boston.
Bosros, May lo--The steamer America is be-
low, and win be up about noon.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

Last night the Choir of the Ninth ct. Methodist
Protestant Church held rehearsal. We find that
some OF the first vocal and instrumental amateurs
OF the city have volunteered their assistance at the
approaching concert of that choir. From the man
ner the choruses were performed last night, we
should Judge that rich time may be anticipated
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

CLERIcAL.--J. 4. Souder, of the Pension Office,
has been promoted from first class ($l ,200) clerk
ship, to secoud class (sl, ,400) place j. g. jamie
son takes his vacant place. j. II. Wslford has
received 81, 200 temporary appointment ]
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

A Mr.. Furgurson announces through the evening
thinker his withdrawal from the American party
In the Seventh Ward. We are requested to state
that this person never was member Of the Amer
ican party.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

Persons desiring to secure beautiful buildin.
sites win not fail to attend the sales this Saturday
evening near the Presidents grounds The prop
erty is to be sold rain fair either on the groun,
or at Boteler's store. The terms, too, are liberia
and easy.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

The painful intelligence has been received of The
death Of the wife of Senator Thomas j. Rusk. She
died on the 25th ult. at Nacogdoches
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

SUNDAY School CELEBRArIoN The anniversery
OF the Sunday School Union of Washington will be
celebrated on Monday, the 18th inst
The exercises at the churches will commence on
the arrival of the procession, probably about hal
past ten o'clock
Addresses are expected from the Rev. DR.. Cur
ley, the Rev. DR.. Murray of Georgetown, the Rev
]. +. Griswold, agent of the American Sunda,
School Union, and the Rev. Samuel Rogers
The procession will form at the Smithsonian.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

WILLIAM WILSON, Eso.-You are respectfully
requested to permit your name to be used as a
candidate for the Board of Aldermen from the
First ward at the ensuing municipal election. A
number of your fellow-citizens, who are not mem
bers OF the Americas party, having long known
you, and who are fully aware of your eminent
qualifications for the position most earnestly hope
that you will forego any objections which you may
have, and sacrifice your incnations for the public
welfare. SEVERAL CITIZENS.
Daily American organ., 1856-05-10

=
STEAMBOAT AccrDENr.--Last night, the George
Page, on her last trip down the river, ran into a
lumber schooner from North Carolina, bouRd mp
the river and carried away her jib-boom, but In.
ficted no'further damage. The steamer got the
worst Of it, for the bowsprit of the schooner
punched . hole in her side, carried away a portion
OF her bulwarks Knocked of part of her port wheel
house, and scraped her side considerably.
Wonder If the regulations respecting lights are
carried out on our river Collisions occur so often
that il gives rise to the suppostion that more care
might be used with advantage to all concerned
TARGET FIRISG.-On Thursday, the Marion Ri
fies, under Captain Frank Marion Shekles, went
out for target practice. The distance chosen was
sixty PAGES. ID. s. Lewis won the first prize a fine
silver cnp; and George r. Bell the second, which
was diamondsring. sRt4ts'&
ORANGE AND ALExASbm2 RrrhoAp. p.-@Revenue
Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad for the past
month, compared with the same month ofthe last
year: Is :, if
1859 - 80: -. - Il ~; s2i,6ss o2
1855 .-'------. - ..---- -l5,e64 10
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Office OF the Commissioner Of Lotteries,

sp 2s-Qwif 4 IF'I'- u : z 2 - 80 : 70 z
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BY G.. w. BOTELER,
A AuctfOuoQv. -a

may Sd - - Z
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-20
Vermont Donation to Ksnsas.

The New York Courier 4 Enquir' T
speaks as follows of the wise and gen.
erous appropriation recently made by
the Vermont Legislature for the relief
of suffering In Kansas:
"The appropriation of twentythou-
sand dollars, recently made by the Leg
islature of Vermont for the relief Of
her citizens in Kansas, reduced to des-
titution by the warfare of the border.
ruffians, gives additional lustre to the
character of that noble State. 1t shows
that she has heart quick to feel and q
hand prompt to respond. Kansas has
narmore intelligent, honest, aid In
dustrious settlers than those who have
gone from the Green Mountain State
| and berder-ruffianism has haa en-
counter no more indomitable adyeFsa
ries. But the continued aggression:
of their enemies have stripped then
of their substance, and so interfeareC
with their peaceful industry as to leave
them in an Ill condition to encounte
the rigors of the coming winter; ant
their native State has been true to her
self and true to freedom, In thus amp
ly providing for their relief.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-20
The weeping Water"

We are often asked who named
that beautiful and romantic stream the
Weeping Water. We know not the
man nor the written history that can
tell but there is tradition concern
ing it as follows =
Many years ago, two armies of red
warriors met upon the paririe where
this stream now has It's rise. A fierce
and sanguinary battle followed, in
which very many were slain. And
the wives and maidens of the braves
who were killed, wept here and then
began, and from that day has ever con.
tinued the plaintive murmurs of the
Weeping waters. And the old Indian le
gend tells Us that its waters are al
tears and its murmurs all sighs, for the
many braves who fell upon that day, up
on the prairie where it rises.
And this is all we know of the wa
ters that weep, and the way they were
named. May be that some ancient In
dian lady, who hath outlived her gen
Grafton, can tell the reader something
more. But to-day the tears of thos'
tawny maidens are engaged in the un
poetical occupation of turning mills
grinding corn and saving lumber
Alas, that rough-handed reality shoult
so destroy the beauty of rosy romance
But so it is the wide world over, re
ality is chasing romance out of exis
tence. Lumber is preferred to legends
as well in other places as in Nebraska
and the trader prefers selling poor cali
co to the Indian rather than to listen t
his mysterious traditions. But bye
and bye some Nebraska Longfellow ma
write a "poem" on the Weeping Wate
which viii Jump Hiawatha's ''claim'
to 100 acres of immortality e6rask
NeWs.