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J. Connolly, Undcrtaker

No. 423 Seusnth street, tsest side, tes G. and III,
MOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the
w citizens Of Washington and
the adjoining counties that he is ~ .FstEa.Ea
prepared to attend to all orders at
the shortest notice and on the most liberal terms,
He will spare no pains to give entire satisfaction
on all occasions. He guarantees to preserve the
dead In the warmest weather for any length Of
time.
A large supply OF ready made COFFINS Of
all sizes and qualities, always on hand
Shrouds, Carriages, Hearses, and every other
article furnished Of the best quality
A share OF the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. mar "a ~
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BARGAINS FROM AUCTION.

John II. SMOOT, No. 119 BRIDGE ST.
~ Georgetown, has recently received from the
New York Auctions Pure Linen Damask Table
Cloths, Sd and 10 4; pure linen Napkins and
white Cambrics, Jaconets and Nansook Muslins
checked and striped Muslns; plain, dotted ana
figured swiss Muslios; gents. colored bordered,
and white Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs; ladies
plain and hem-stitched Handkerchiefs; Lace
and Muslin Curtains worked Collars and Sets :
with other desirable goods, which will be found
to be very cheap.
Persons In want Of goods Of the above descrip-
uon, or any description Of Dry Goods, are In
vited TO call and take look.
m 2tr II SMnOT
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ORDNANCE OFFICE

WARRINGTON, May I, IS.6.
THE WHOLE QUANTITY OF POWDER
Il required under the above advertisement is re-.
duced 10 thrse thOu>an barrels, -ffths CT II
to be cannon powder and one-ffth mus ket powder
with all the oiher conditions Of the above adver
tisement unchanged H X CRAIG
Colonel Of Ordnonce.
The papers authorized to publish the call for
Proposals for gun powder, dated April 20, will
please insert this notice Immediately under that
advertisement ma-td
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PROPOSED DATES OF SAILING.
roM NsV York. F,oDx LtcsypeeI.

For freight or passage apply TO
EDWARD X. COLLINS & CO.,
Sc Wall street, New \ ERIK.
BROWN, SHIPLEY Il CO, Liverpool.
STEPHEN KBNNARD e. CO., 81 Austin
Friars, London
b. q. WAINWRIGHT & CO, Paris
The owners Of these ships will not he account
able for gold, silver, bullion specie jevelry, pre-
cious stones metals, unless bills Of Lad ing are
signed therefor, and the value thereof expressed
therein. m l-tr
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ANTHONY BUCHLY,
q N . E r. Z A X r.

SHVP aHu nesIueHce NO. oU3 Penn, avenue,
south side. betwee n 9th and 10th sts.,
HAVING PROVIDED HIMSELF WITH
an ELEGANT HEARSE,
and all necessary conveniences for ~ sru zsnxs
properly conducting his business, =
would respectfully inform the public that he Is
fully prepared to I'LL all orders entrusted TO him
at the shortest notice, and In the best manner
A large supply Of READY-MADE COFFINS
Of all sizes, always on hand, which Will be fur
nished on the most reasonable terms
AS heretofore, no pains will be spared to give
entire satisfaction on all occasions.
N. B.-Resid NJ on the premises, orders will
be promptly attended to at all hours.
feb 7-fv
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70 HARP ER'S ERRY,
Via Chesapeake + f.&>lu--IIrt
60 - Okio Casal. - -

THROUGH IN TWELVE HOURS,
VNBE NEW AND SPLENDID PACKET
BOAT ARGO, Capt CHAs. III. MERRILL,
Will commence making Regular Tips between
GEORGETOWN and the above Point, on Mon
day, March 9th, 1856
The Boatwil leave the wharf Of w q. II L II g.
Ritter, Georgeiown, ID. G., every Monday, We'd
nesday, and Friday morning, at 9 O'Clock
Returning, she will leave Harper'S Ferry every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning, at 6
O'Clock.
Through Tickets, S2.25.
TO LsesoaTg 81 o2k, Including ths Stsgt from
Edtrdrds' Ferry
Families Intending 10 visit the Virginia Springs
the coming season win fnd this by far the most
safe, pleasant, and cheapest route to Berkeley,
Capon, Shanondale, White Sulphur and Warren.
Meals served on board at moderate rates.
A coach will always be In readiness in George
town to convey passengers TO and from the Boat.
r or further particulars inquire at the store Of
w. ID q n g RITTER, Georgetown, and q.
w. CUTSHAW, Harper's Ferry, Va.
mar 1S-H
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MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMERS

IRON IHE UNITED sTAfEs.
NsSs LsavO For Dsy.
- (Collins) New York. LIVERPOOL. MAY 10
Persia....--..New York. Liverpool Nav IL
City Of Bait. .Phllphia. Liverpool. May Is
Hermann New York. Bremen MAY II
FROM EUROPE.
Hermann ..Southam'n New York. Apl q
City OF Bait. Liverpool. Phil elphia .Apl %
Etna... -.....LiveIpool.. Boston. ......Apl. %
The California steamers leave New York on the
5th and 10th Of each month.
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s1ERSONS P,edisposed to Pulmonary AHec-
4 tions ind this the most trying season, owing
10 the sudden changes in temperature; yet by a
little care, adopting warm clothing and supply
ing themselves with good prescription or cou sh
remedy they may easily ward OF what NAV else
prove dangerous winter companion TY.
has been 50 long known and highly appreciated
as one Of our most innocent, yet efcacious, plea
SAINT, and lsince the reduction in price economi-
cal remedies, that 1t may be recommended and
used with the utmost confidence. Ii Is sold at IS
cents, or three bottles In one, 50 cents Wholesale
by PATTERSON NAIRN and STOTT d
CO; and retail by most Druggists In AIexar.
aTia 6y PEEL & STEVENSi Georgetown By
Mr. CISSELL jy6-ty
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Information for Travellers.
EXCURSION BOArR
FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PlvILIOl

FOR THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION
vTNHE STEAMERS THOs. CoLLYER Oh
s. eS.I,slsa WASHINGTON fo1 sa6Iis II @
lect parties 10 the White House Pavilion Fort
Washington, Mount Vernon or any place on the
Potomac River.
For further particulars apply 20 the Captains Of
the Boats or to the President Of the Company.
ap l7-6
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TABLE CUTLERY.

SlLVER-PLATED TABLE AND DESSERT
~ Knives Ivory Handle Knives Knives and
Forks; Carvers, Forks, and Steels Game Car
vers; Beef Siicers; Bread Kuives, &c.
Remember, prices are low on 9TH St, especially
at 400 apH- u. FRANCIS.
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COFFIN wAREROOM, &c.

I WILLIAM PLANT b CO, vHDERYA-
Vs KERS-rcsidcnc.4l S Seventh
street, between q ard Streets &C.,,
lnterments procured Ia any ground NcssassSksc
q cemetery. COINS, Caps, Shrouds, Carriages
hearse, and every article for intsTmenis oil
the beet quality furnished ut short notice. Ola the
most reasonable terms, and at ell hours OF TEE
night: Having the exclusive right Of Crump's
Patent CorPze Preserver, we guarantee to keep the
dead for any length OF tinoe. WILLY
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40 AND EXAMINE The BOSTON PI.
" AMOS at ELLIS'S Music store, $40, betw
9th and 10th streets. apo
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THE NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL
mIH1H I sIE s I N I Rs. am
ME SHIPS COMPRISING THIS LINE

l. are the
ATLANTIC .................Oept Eldridge.
BALTIC ....................Cap 0omstock.
ADRlATlC.....-....... Capt. Jas. West.
These ships having been built by contract ex-
pressly Tor Government service, every oare has
been taken In their construction, also in their
engines, 20 insure strength and speed and their
accommodations for passengers are unequalcd for
eega noe and comfort
In FIRST cabin, $50; IN second do, SIS. From
Liverpool 20 New York, 30 and 20 guineas. An
experienced surgeon attached to each ship. No
berths can be secured until paid for. The ships
Of this line have improved water tight bulk
heads, and 10 avoid danger from Ice VIII not cross
the Banks north Of i2 degrees, until after the LIST
Of August.
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TOP A NJ & NO r r L Z rs
NEW AND CHEAP
SADDLE. HARNESS AND TRUNK STORE,
400 Seventh st opposite Odd Fellows Hall.
"a MEssRs; TOPHAM, "Ym

late Of PhilsdelPhia, and h2
ENORFLET Of this City, vi SH
8 respectfully announce to
their friends and the public, that hey have COM
menced the Saddling Business at the above stand,
where they will make and keep constantly on
hand large and superior assortment of-Mens',
Ladies', and Boys SADDLES, BRIDES,
MARTlNGALES, and WHIPS. HARNESS Of
every description, both for city and country use
All kinds Of TRUNKS, VALISES, and CAR
PET BAGS. Ladies' SATCHELS, TRAVEL
ING BASKETS, and FANCY WORK BOXES.
HORSE BLANKETS, COVERS, COLLARS,
and HAMES. Horse, Spoke, and Dust BRUSH.
Es. CARDS, CURRf-COMBs, sPONGEs,
&c, SO.
All material used viii be the best that can be
obtained; and both Of US having been practical
workmen FOR several years, we feel confident that
our work cannot be surpassed, either for style or
durability. BY unremltting efforts to give salts
faction we hope to merit, and respectfully solicit,
q share>of public patronage.
Pastfcular attention paid 10 cover.ls Yrupks
and repairing all kinds Of work.
Saddlers'toois constantly on hand. nov TT
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JONAS z. LEVY,
lhPoRfKR AND pEALHI IN
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ARD FINE

General Commission & forwarding NJ erch mt
INSURANCE AND BILL BROKER
No. a74 Pa. av, two doors below U s. Hotel,
WARRINGTON CITY, g.
N. B.-Country Merchants are requested to give
ne call before purchasing elsewhere.
2-Iv
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CHIBb brothers. BANKERS

BUY AWD SELL
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC EXCHANGE;
FURNISH DRAFTS
On all Parts Of United States and Europe;
COLLECT DRAFTS
On all parts Of United States and Europe;
DRAW BILLS
ON IRELAND FOR FL OR UPWARDS;
BUY AND SELL
BONDS, STOCKS, & OTHER SECURITIES;
NEGOTIATE TINE PAPER.
Investment paying 1OfS and over, for sale.
LAND Wa RRANTS.
We are at all times Purchasing and have for
Sale, LAND WARRANTS OF all denominations
Land Warrants located in Iowa, Wisconsin or
Minnesota. CHUBB BROTHERS.,
jan 23-H Bankers, opposite the Treasury
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M EDICAL CARD

NfEDECAL CAND.
hOCTOR STANISTAS HERNISZ, REG
- ular Practitioner Of Homeopathy. Office,
23l corner F and Fourteenth streets. ConsuIta-
lions from 10 a. m, to 3 Pm
Doctor Stanislas Hernisz, having returned from
Europe with improved health, will attend to the
practice Of his profession.
LIE Docteur parle Francois.
Der Doctor spricht Deutsch.
Ell Doctor habla Espanol
III Dottore parla Italfano. mar SIMS
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TO EVERY BODY WHO HAVE OLD

WE WILL TAKE OLD PIANOS IN PART
w payment for new, and give st-|2
higher price than any other ssta blish- fTTU
mat In the sodthern country
Alws-ys on hand, PIANOS of every xtyle and
price, from the old and favorably known estab-
ments OF ID allett Davis Co Boston Hams 4
Brothers, Llghts, Newton & Bradbury, and b.
cen a naven, OF new York 20 all Of which we
invite tie attention OF the public
Also, received this week, two beautiful model
NELODE0NSi GUITARS, VIOLINs. AC
NEW MUSIC, re, &c
The Grea' PianOfo te and Music Establish ment
Is al 5cb, near 10Th street, on Penn avenue
m''u JOHN +. ELLIS.
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ORANGE 4 ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
Great Southern Mail Line!
~ TWICE DAILY "a
SUNDAY NIGHTS EXCEPTEDI
Between Washington CITY and The South

VIA: ALEXANDRIA,
6OhDONSVILLE, AND RICHMOND.
Leave Washington at 8 a M and p. m.
Fare from w ashington to Richmond. .....SS 50
OMNIBUSES and BAGGAGE WAGONS
will be at the Washington Railroad Depot TO con-
vey PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE, Ftss Of
CRargs, to STEAMER GEORGE d
PAGE, for ALEXANDRIA, dis - -
lance Of six miles, allowing ample time for Meals.
Tickets procured on the boat
Expedition and Comfort are secured by this
Route, as II is CONTINUOUS LINE OF RIRsr CLASS
RAILROAD IRON ALEXANDRIA TO RICH
MOND.
THROUGH PASSENGERS and BAGGAGE
carried without cost the Depot the Petersburg
Railroad.
Information OF Route and Lost Baggage OBJ
tanned OF JAMES A. EVANS,
feb III Agent, Alexsndris, Va.
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MANUFACTURED BY
DON A ID kENN NEEDY,

PRICK, OHK DOLLAR
W yh3 ale Agents New York City, c. "
19a Broadway; A. b. & ID. SANDS. 100 Fultor
street. Philadelphia, +. w. DYOTT SONS
Baiimore, BROWN& BROTHER, CANDY
HAIGh. Alexandria, PEEL & STEVENS.
A. Retail by all respectable Druggists In the
United States aud British Provinces, and also bv
VIC OisksAs~ Of ta1s Gay. setA-Iy
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FOR MOUNT yERNO,

FOX MOUNT VERNON
On GESpAnS AND FRIDAYS.-FARE.
sx nSHR IkaP, 81 FROM
steamer THOMAS COLLYER leaves Ws.6In1s
ton at ard Alexandria at98 O'Clock
Coaches leave the Capitol for the boa, q, IN
O'Clock. Coach fare 10 cents -
Persons wishing the coaches will leave ,b.,,
residence with George Il Thomas Parker.
Refreshments on the boat.
sp2-n sAM'L GEDNEY, Captain.
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VHE CANAII PACKET NJ. G. MEIGS,
Capt'n JAMES l.. WARwIck, AA1;S,
viii commence making her regu fex<zS5
lar trips FOR the above points the 18Th OF phil
she VIII leave her wharf every TUESDAY
I'll RSDAG and SATURDAY at o,clocka m
IL PLEASURE PARTIES wishing 10 Visit
The Great ais and Water w orks can charter the
boat on the alternate days, on reasonable terms
by applying to w II q Ii. q. RITTER,
ap eff Georgetovn
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L. J. MIDDLETON,
FOE THE MAY BALLS.

L A Z B N ICE,
orc. aud Dtpot-Southwest corner of r and
Twelfth streets feb a7tf
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'INHE STEAMER GEORGE PAGE IS
II now running regularly between IL
Washington and Alexandria ut the
following hours:
Leave Alexandria ~, g, 10, IL, 2X,44, and 8
Leave Washington 81, o., II,I3,31,5K, and
O'Clock. ELIJSI pip jsyE 1900
mar ~ ~oP'11'''
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I'VE HAVE NOW IN STORE A BEAUTI-
w ful assortment Of WREATHS, suit IN
able for the approaching May festivals ;SSS{H
also, all kinds ef Flowefs for dressing the OK
hair and would respectfully request those who
will be In need of such, 10 give us a cali at our
Fancy and Millinery store, No $40, Pennsylvania
Avenue, between Oh and 10th sts., north side
ap2c-n HUTCHINSON MUNRO.
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NiLES'S REGISTER.-First 40 Volumes
complete, price 80 One copy only!
ePH FRhNCK TAYLOR,
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NOW RECEIVING,
NEW AND FASHIONABLE STYLES OF
" Gentlemen's Furnishing Articles adapted to
Spring and Summer wear, at LANE,S
Gents Furnishing Store
ap IL 424 Pa av., near corner 4 street
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GARDNER. Me. June % 1852

CARLYLE, Ill, June 81, 1883.
| have used Prof d J. Woods Hair Restora
tive, and have admired its wonderful effect. My
hair was becoming, as 1 thought, prematurely
gray; but by the use Of the GO Restorative' IL has
resumed Its original color, and, have no doubt,
permanently so. SIDNEY BREESE,
Ex-senator United States
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TINHE STEAMER GEORGE MASKING
Il TON Will depart Ct the follow It.
ing hours: ,&ssf93S
Leave Alexandria ~, ,I1,1K. 31, 53
Leave Washington. g, 10, IL, 2x,43,6
ap2-d JOB CORSON CAPTAIN
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WTHE MARRIAGE GUIDE,n
ri ARRlAGE GUIDE, OR NATURAL HIS
WI tory OF Generation, for the use Of married
price, 81.
THE MALE GENERATIVE ORGANS, -
In health and disease, from infancy to old age,
with the treatment Of all their derangements; FOR
price, 81
POPULAR TREATISE ON VENEREAL
Diseases; their cure and prevention for private
use; with colcTed plates; pice, 81
THE NATIONS MANUAL OF NJD
wifsry and the Diseases Of Pregnancy and Child
oirth, Tor every females own private use; price
THE DISEASES OF WOMEN-THEIR
Causes and Treatment
Any Of the Books can be had Of the agent,
ALEX. ADAMSON
mar 22-3m 9TH street, opposite Post Oface
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THROUGH TICKETS AND BAGGAGE CHECKS TO ri
HAD IN WARRINGTON;
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12
KATY vATLIFs oyDERIAIN.

The following parody on Tannahile's universal
ly popular song, s'Jesse the Flower of Duubain =
was written, it is thought, by the Hon. James NJ
Porter, of Eason. 1t is of the best of its kind
De sun vas gone dorm shoost pehint the blue moun-
tairs
Und left de tark M ght to come on us again,
Ven sthum bed along mongst de schwamps and
de fountains.
70 see vonce my Katy vat Ifs de blain.
How sohweet is te lilly, NIT its prOwn yalow plos-
som;
Und so is te meatow, all cofered nit green
But noting SO burty, and schticks in mine posor
Like sehweet little Katy vat Ifs de bIain.
She's psshfui as any, shust like her aunt Chinnv,
She's ncider high larnt, nor yet foolish nor vain;
{ ond he's great fllain, rnidout any feelin,
Dat would hurt mine sehweet Katy vat Ifs on
de blain.
My tays vas like noting dill met nit mine Katy;
All dem tings in dc town dey nonsense and
fain-
I tidn't gall would call my tear lady
Till met little Katy vat lifs on dc hlain
ton'tc how high I might get in de nation,
From all dem high places I'd come town again,
tnd tink it was noting to have great station.
Ven couldn't have Katy vat Ifs dc blain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

y SIMpLE YET CERTATs CURE FOR PILEs.-
In view of the immense suffering by this dis
tressing complaint, l request spcae in your
columns TO make Known a certain, safe and
simple remedy, with the hope that it will be
copied by other journals, that all afflicted may
have the benefit of it. 1t is simply white pine
pitch, made into the size Of ordinary pills, and
from ten to eighteen, according to the state
of the diseasc,) taken during the day, until re-
lief is had. One case among the many which
have been cured was that of a person who, at
ter having failed to obtain relief from the most
eminent medical skill, and even suffered re-
sort to the knife, without obtaining relief, has
been entirely cured by the above, and Tow en-
ioys excellent health. Yours, &c, Ii. A.
n. B. The pitch should be used in its natu-
raj state, or in the condition it is in when ia
ken from the tree.-.Rlbgay .4iiGs.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

There are many truisms in the world. Psks
the following as a sample in everyday life:-
One new bonnet viii make young lady feel
happy-very. One s'funny man" will bother
whole neighborhood. One goose hiss will
disturb whole assembly. One bad novel viii
waste whole reams OF good paper. One drop
of oil win stops hideous noise. One ';joily
row., will turn all the inhabitants of a street
out of doors. One pretty firt viii make do
zen plain girls unhappy for an entire evening
Ope song will set thirty people talking.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

TLEARFIELD LODGE No I9S T. o. Of O.
- Z. meets every Saturday evening at 81 o.
clock, at their Hall in Merrell & Carters new bull
ding Second street Tfeb2O
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nunIPSBURG HoTEL:-Tt

DuILIPSBURG HOTEL:-The subscriber
L would inform his friends in CIearfeld, and the
public generally that he has enlarged and refited
his house and is now enabled to compete success
fully with any Hotel in the country. No pains
will be spared TO render his guests comfortable.
His table shall always be supplied with the best
the market can afford, and his charges moderate.
He respectfully invites his friends and others to
give him q call DAVID JOHNoION.
Philipsburg Jan 81, 1855. / Y.
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A friend just returned from abroad says h,.
once found two Austrian custom officers en-
deayoring to make out his name from his tray-
eiling trunk. One called while the other
wrote They had got il s.Mr. Varranti Solei-
zier.'' The trunk was marked Warranted
Sole-lsather.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

The man who built the overslaugh has taken
up his residence in New Jersey. On Tuesday
last he drove two-hundred head of oysters a.
cross Newark Bay.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

o1D BABYLos-Dr. Oppert, of France, has
Speh:.wo years on the site of old Babylon, ex-
atplnihs he cuneiform Inscriptions on the
oIIeAs anu s.L,es. He states that this famous
oa ei.y, u, 'nu h'sys of its grandeur and pow
square miles being than ana an area 9I
than the site of London. So ~, ,h;s 800
was not inhabited, there being saroensa fieids :
to supply the city with corn ana nas,ar. =,
case of siege.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-03-12

Brief HISTORY OF GUANo.-The Lendon
Farmers Magazine furnishes the following
comprehensive history of Guano :-s.Guano,
rs most people understand, is imported from
the islands of the Paciic-mostly of the Chin
cha group, off the coast of Peru, and under
the dominion OF that government. It's sale is
made a monopoly, and the ayails, to great
extent, go to pay the British holders of Peru
Wan government bonds, giving them, to all in
tents and purposes, lien upon the profits of q
treasure intrinsically more valuable than the
gold mines of California. There are deposits
of this unsurpassed fertilizer in some places
70 the depth of sixty or seventy feet, and over
large extents of surface.
The Guano fields are generally conceded to
be the excrement of aquatic fowls, which live
and nestle in great numbers around the is
lands. They seem designed by nature to res
cue, at least in part, that untold amount Of
fertilizing material which every river and
brook IS rolling into the sea. The wash of al
luvial soils, the floating refuse of the field and
forest, and, above all, the wasted materials of
great cities, are constantly being carried b.
the tidal currents out to sea. These, to q GER
tain extent at least, go to noUrish, directly or
indirectly, submarine vegetable and animal
life, which in turn goes TO feed the birds,
which in our day are brought away by the ship
load from the Chincha Islands.
The bird is O beautifully arranged chemical
laboratory, fitted up to perform single opera
tion, viz: to take the fish as food, burn out
the carbon by means of its respiratory func-
tions, and deposit the remainder in the shape
Of an Incompatible fertilizer. But how many
ages have these dispositions of seventy feet in
thickness been accommodating
That little bird, whose individual existence
is as nothing, should in its united action pro-
duce the means of bringing back to an active |
fertility whole provinces of waste and barren |
lands, is one of thousand facts to show how
apparently Insignificant agencies in the econ
omy OF nature produce monentous results.''