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WATCHES, CLOCKS. &c.

- - -
q YANKEE DoupLE GLocRA-AN,
,..a slss.a :. P, s,SSssA' . o~u
A Ieaea a goods, from East way down"
i'seFss' rr ~ ilce as candy.
ms us.oa s--,.t couldn't DO IL
The people ell knew very well
They'd soon have cause to rue III
After wandering all the day,
And trying still In vain.
He chanc'd upon the street to stray.
BY the corner ELEVENTH AND MAIN:
BARTHOLOMEW he saw at work,
And felt himself quite undgns;
81 guess Pm spilled. or I'm Turk,
By this little man from London"
NJ Watches and Clocks CAREFUL repaired fIa.r
Ornaments Of every kind made, and Engraving neaf-
IT, executed at the OF 18th and Main Streets
Richmond, Va. se2i
q WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
VA AEe II NAM sR ' ANs PEaE g. sThEEfs
wATcHEs sshs Ffsfssf SIT VI wv 70
we are prepared to show one of tho largest and beat
selected stocks that be found in any house in Viz
ginia We respectfully invite country merchants to
Inspect stock before buying, bella wing that We
can offer such Inducements as will be satisfactorily
Our goods are purchased OF mana,atafstS 10 fnis
they can be sold In any of the Northern cities
Our stock consists in part of Gold and oliver Watches
Pearl Carbuncle, Lava and Diamond Ear, Rings Pins
and Bracelets; Ladies' and Gsntlemen's Gold Watch
Chains Gold Studs Sleeve Buttons, Keys and Seals
Finger Rings. with Stone; Seal Rings; plain Gold
Rings; pure Gold Wedding Rings; Diamond Rings;
Colo, Silver and Steel Spectacles aud Eye Glasses;
laces and Crosses: Silver Spoons aud Forks; Silver
Dessert Knives; Silver Porte Monnaes and Card
Cases; Napkin Rings; Fruit Knives; silver Sets.
zone of the firm being practical Matchmaker, en-
ables us to do work in the REPAIRING department.
at low prices and short notice and at the Eame time
will guarantee to give Satisfaction.
MYERS JAHNKE.
Corner of Main and Pearl streets.
N. B-The highest price paid in cash for old Sill
YER. SO
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a MEMS RUBBER BOOTS.-Just
received a large supply of Rubber Boots, from
- the best factories In the States. For gentle
~ men to hunt in. to waie creeks and marshes
there can be nothing equal ta them. They are very
super Tor for ditchers also and fishermen, teamsters
&C.. and will be sold for only S.. at
WM. WkLSH'S, No. IS Main ST.,
NOS Opposite st. Charles Hotel.
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s& ALBANY, New YoRK-The assessed valuation of
real estate in Albany, for the present year. is Sl0
207 $685. which is an increase of last
year; aad the personal property is valued at So
$50 297 showing increase of $7S2 497 during the
. same time.
The salary of the Governor Of Georgia, has be' n
raised to $4,000
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OFFICE sourH-srDE RAILROAD eu,t
GREAT NORTHERN

"a MI ;s S SB sa,Ir NUhTh RaIf1S
FOR IA ksL.-TWICE DAILY SUNDAY NIGHT
EXCEPT BETWEEN. RICHMOND, BALTE
ACQUiA NILsEK AND WAsHINGT0N.-07er the
RichmDu12 Frederick and Potomac Railroad, to
the Potdtkc River, seventy-fve miles and by splen
did and comfortable steamers thence tn Washington
fty-hvs milesn all $50 miles, in seven hours being
acomfortable and perfectly safe rate Of speed.
gage under charge OF special agents through
to Washiagton. Baltimore Philadelphia and New
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WILD SILK.-The depths Of the Central American
forests will probably yield some new articles of
commerce. In the Olsncha there is found hang
ing from the trees sort Of sack, two feet in
depth, which Is the nest of species of silkworm.
The silk Is woven the inside Of this sack. In
1871, six pounds were sent to Engen l, where. il
WAS made into handkerchiefs of excellent quality.
IL A. profitable trade in this article might perhaps,
be established rs this material can be gathered in
any required quantity. An old Mexican author
speaks of wild silk as abundant In the Isthmus of
&Tehuantepec and states that the natives were ac-
oustoned to gather it for expectation to Spain
, ICglifornid Rlper
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THE RICHMOND SODA WATER AND
BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENT in FULL
FORCE. WITH ITS DOUBLE SET OF sELP-ACT.
ING dENE 0Re-THE OLDEST OF THE
KIND IN FIRGISIA.-The genuine article OF Bot
Also. Lemon and Sarsaparia Pop, PHILADELPHIA Por-
ter and Ale. Champagne Cider and Brown stout
The subscriber has added the above the bottlins
OF Lager Beer Of superior quality In pint and hall
pint bottles TO suit customers.
81 II NJ. MCCORMACK. s0s Rroad st.
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JUST MADE TO OUR ORDER,
large stock of Lasting CATERS, for Ia
dies. They are made wice, running TO No. To- suta
BILE for old ladies' or ladies with wide feet Also,
Of Morocco Bootees running to No TO- together
with a great variety of Chidren's, Ladies' Gentle
mems aud Servants Shoes and Boots, OF our own
make, on hand. Brogues at 5 80.
no2l c. s. MAURICE, ISL Main street.
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r,,sz LADIES, you can buy for IS
cents the very best quality of Gum Over
Shoes. Of MARCUS HARRIS,
no "a lS3 Bread at.
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DRY GOODS.


M0USELAINS, AND OTHER DRESS
ASI GOODS.-Printed all wool Mouselains. at 50
cents per yard that seld earlier in the season. at
IS cents
Dress Silks at very low prices
Cloaks at from $350up
Carpets at low prices
Merino, Lambs Wool and heavy Shaker Shirts
and drawers
Ladies' Merino Vests
French worked Collars and Sleeves, very cheap
Calicoes Mouseiains &C.
Wsinyite call from all wanting Dry Goods as
surfing them that our prices shall be low any
ofour competitors. CHILES CHENERY.
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OUTER, BUTTER, BUTTER.-Just
~ received lot of very superior Fresh Butter,
on- he Glades Diaries, hear Baltimore, which will
De So low.
Having made arrangements with several OF the
celebrated dairies in the country am prepared
70 supply customers the most liberal terms. in
vite the attention of hotel keepers and dealers 10 my
stock at the Butter Depot Main street. between 18th
and 18th, nearly opposite the market.
MOTT BROOKE pLEASANTS
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INPTRMARY OF THE MEDICAL COL

LEGE OF vIRGINIA.--This Innrmary, connect.
ed with the Medical College Of Virginia located in
the city Of Richmond, Corner Of Marshall and Col
lege streets is open for the reception OF Patients
throughout the year. All persons requiring Medical
Surgical aid except the insane and those lsboring
under contagious disease admitted into the nsu
tuition. The accommodations for the sick are
plete.
The Patients are under the charge Of tho Professors
Of the College. The charges for Board Medical ct
tendance, Nursing and Medicine, are for
White Patients. IS pc. week.
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"Madam," said a polite traveller to a testy old
landlady, 'if see proper to help myself &c this
milk, is there any improperly in It'll"
81 dou't know what You mean but If you mean
to insinuate that there is anything nasty in that
milk, I'll give you to understand that you've
struck the wrong house. There amt first hair
in the milk, for Dorothy Ann told ME
the cat was drowned in it, went and strained it
= over" .t
W The horriied young man declined partakng Of
= the cal. flAynrad milk.
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eT WINTER ARRANGEMENT
rEEsszaSesjzs CHANGE OF HOUR FOR START
ING TO PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK.-The
steamer re Glen COVE. Capt; Jno. payis win Leave
NESDAY and FRIDAY mornings, at eK O'Clock
precisely; and the CURTIS PECk. Captain Samuel
Barnss, viii leave every TUESDAY, THURSDAY
the above places; and return each alternate days,
touching ct all the regular landings each way.
ocn - - =. q. HASKINS.
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rivate rooms .........-...........7 to Is

kz- By agreement this day entered into bstween
the Faculty of the Medical College and the attending
Physicians Of Bellevue Hospital In addition TO the
usual weekly charge fee varying from - to ss
viii be demanded of patients requiring n Surgical
operation. The particular charge for any specified
operation may be sscertained beforehand By sppoa-
ton to the Resident Physician, OF the Attending Phy
sieians and Surgeons of either institution.
Attending iSSroeogss.-Profs. Gibson, Petiooiss and
Wexford.
attending H,ystciaas.-Profs. Tucker aud 0onwsy.
Resident REORGANIZATION Howard, n. d.
iSesooTd.-F n. Parrish.
President II frlfrgs0Tv.-L. y. JOY mes, NJ d.
Persons in the country wishing to send patients 10
the Inhrmary, OF desiring Information, may address
n hQ 70 tv1 LA
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rf'HE VIRGINIA TOBACCO WARR-
80. 10 FRONT STREET. NEW YORK.

CONNOLLY & ADAMS,
COAALSHOY MERCHANTS AND AGENTg
FOR TUE SALE OF
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA MANURAO
TURED TOBACCO
nN- Liberal advancotnsnts on consi2nments. -
AGINNES G. ADAMS Ia connected with our house,
jy 23-SIn
T ARUS & SHINE, Auctioneers and
IL Commission Merchants No. IA Main street give
their undivided services Auconeers for the szis Of
real estate, merchandise of every description, and
household furniture.
Sale of horses, mules, coGs wagons and carriages
&C., &c, every Saturday.
p. c. LARGS. JAS. N. SHINE
23--te
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w P. PERKINS & CO., No. 141 Eagle
" Square invite the attention Of the ladies to
the following, received to-day, per Express:
Rich Bayadere Plaid and Striped Silks
Rich Side Stripe Robes
Baysdere and Side Striped Paris De LANES
Silk and Valencia Robes
Bayadere yalencienne and Poplns, low iced
French worked Collars and Sleeves, in sets
Valencine and Point Applique. do
Honiton and Real French Muslin, do
Black Grape Collars and Sleeves. do
Chenille and Gold Bordered Stella Shawls
Blush Bordered do do
Cashmere and Chenille Scarfs
Large stock Black Geo dc Rhine and Taffeta
Silks. at low prices. oc5
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OEDUCED fhICES! hEDUCEU pKl-
IL CESt!-We have received within the last week
large lot of new Goods bought at the prices now
ruling in New York, and to compete with Others
who are selling at cost, have marked the whole of
eur stock down to prices which will be regarded
low" by customers who are looking for bargains.
We are prepared to show cheap lot of Dress Silks
Msuslins, Cashmeres. French Merinos Plaid Merinos
Black Goods of all kinds. French work in great va.
riety, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Cloaks, Shawls &c,
Servants Goods of all kinds cheap as they can be-
found In this market; Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest.
ings, a full assortment.
no z CJIIEG CERprpv
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PARE:

To Washington, $3D
To Baltimors %
To phIa1Ielnbia 90
The track Of the Railroad between Richmond ana
the Potomac River is undergoing relay, more
than twothirs of IL being already completed with an
edge rail ofsuperior quality while the remainder
In admirable condition. s. RUTH,
Superintendent of Transportation.
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z GATHRIGHT, formerly on 10Th

r U At II Il q II I, formerly on 10Th
LIZ street. has taken one of the new tenements
inst erected on Governor street, between Main aud
franklin whore he will be pleased to his friends
and all others who may desire to purchase PURNI-
TuRE, assuring them that he will sell gOodst for cash
cheaper than they can be bought elsewhere. His
stock il much larger and great deal better than ii
ever has BEEN consisting of all articles usually kept
in furniture store together with large assortment
of FEATHER BEDS, HOLSTERS, PILLOWS and
MATTRESSES; also BED COVERING. Persons in
want of any article in my line will find it to their
advantage TO give me call before purchasing else
where.
2S-3m T. GATHRIGHT
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RI 49, NOTICE-CHANGE OF
~ HQUR.-On and after Friday, Sept.
Depot It as. a. h. inssssd Of !. A. N.
4upsFs1tsndept Transportation.
0yru n. "a p. r. r. CaMPAnT,l
Richmond. aspf. q. lsH1. J - a !
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A LBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE
l. For sale. my Farm of 3lI acres, in Albemarle
county adjoining j. .. Massey, Sneed and others;
the Virginia Central Railroad and two from the Ri
WANNA improvement. One hundred and twenty
acres--onethird bottom LANDAU cleared, enclosed
and q well of nrst rate water on the premises
Terms liberal. II preferred an exchange will be
made for Richmond property. Address me at Rich-
mond or call at nay Office, corner of franklin and
Governor streets. y. A. HART.
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A NEW AND BEAUTIFUL PRUCESs
IA OF AMBROTYPING, Just received from tho In
ventor in New York at oSB0RNE,S PICTURE GAL
LERYi Come and see them. They have none Of
that dngy appearance Of other Ambrotypes made in
the city. This process 10 capable of producing the
most beautiful effects. Remember, OSBORNE never
has taken cheap, inferior Pictnres-nothng but the
best is allowed to go out from this Gallery. No
fashy advertisement appeared in print of this
establishment We rely on our known merit.
ALBERT W. OSBORNE,
an 2Q-ta OnnOsita the Exchange Rank
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KING QrkES Co., Oct q 1857.
We have been using Semple's Baking Powders {"
for some time in my family. l think they make the
best bread ever ate, especially biscuit. They are
decidedly better than any other we have used and
would recommend trial of them to persons wishing
to have nice bread JOS KyIANn
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- GLOvkS-Warrantsd to be as good as any man.
ufactured, only sa ets Jouvin's second quality at
o2% cts; 373 more Of those Embroidered Swiss Mus
lin Collars at l2 cts worth Is cts; 100 dozen black
Elastic Belts at l25l Hoop skirts at IS; Extra 6De
wide. at "a cts. pr yard; BIeached Cotton yard
wide Mt 10 cs Swiss Collars at rs cts worth 81; nne
Camhrie Collars at 81 gs great bargains IN MORE
Antique Trimming; fast colored Calico at 81 cents
Call at JACOB A. LEWIS,
no Is Is Main st
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NOTICE.-Having now In store yery
~ large stock Of nne CLOTHING. embracing Over.
Coats, Rsglans. Shawls, Blankets. cloaks. ns Dres.
Vests. great variety: Pants Of French and English
osassmsrss, and FURNISHING GOODS Of choice ".
iscuons rom nnest TO low grades. Ny stock In va
hard times Ny old patrons and the public are in
Yted 70 call; ell In want. viii profit Themselves bv
Main st. 1884 N n n9so ~ 70 ~,
~. AhS uoous VIII De sofa. no n
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T & NJ. R0SENB AUM, Dealers in
o' Fancy and Staple Dry Goods at Is9 Broad st..
are Offering great bargains in Dry Goods they haT.
ing bought the principal part Of their stock recent
Y at great sacrifice. for cash. which viii enable
houses that are selling of at cost Their assortment
OF Fancy and Imported Goods is very complete with
q full stock Of WOODEN Domestic Manufacturer
They respectfully solicit call from their friends and
strangers visiting the city during the Fair at I9
Broad street. oeM
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!" SPECIAL NOTICE.-Express packages for
Norfolk Petersburg Richmond and all places in Vir
ginia and North Carolina, intended for shipment by
steamships Roanoke and jamestown, will hereafter
be received by the ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
who the authorized Agents for Express privileges
on these ships
Sfice of the New York and Virginia Steamship
Company. LUDLAM PLEASAETS, Agents.
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Ea&-saTEns COX'S LINE.-FREIGHT
Is BOATS TO LYNCHBURG-TwICE
A WEEK-WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Boat OLIVIA, Captain WILKINSON.
VIRGINIA, Capt. LOCKER.
LITTLE TENNESSEE. Capt. CLAEKa.
MERCHANT, Capt. PARSONS.
Those are all first class Boats, and the cargo Of each
one is insured
Gas Works. For freight, apply to
WIN. p. COX, Agt,
At the Shed in rear Old Gas Works
c14-ts Dock street.
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FAMILY, Extra and Super6ne FLOUR,
L always on hand; Ground and Grain Psppsr.
Ground and Grain Ailspice; Raw and Ground 6in-
ger Sanger and Brooklyn Mustard; Hason's Black
ing; Shoe Brushes: Scrubbing Brushes: Cigars
Chewing and Smoking Tobacco; Ground Coffee
Wrapping paper:Nrapping Irvine; Sutmegs Match
es; Green. Black and Guupowder Teas; Pipa Heads
Chalk Pipes; Clothes Pins; Clothes Lines; Plough
M Jli,ss Bed Cord.; Demtohns z. and gallons
Washing Soda, ia kegs and boxes; Flour Pals; sn-
ga- Boxes, &c. &c Also, great many other srti
cles In the furnishing way too numerous to MENTION
in store and for sale BY
q
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TAL1AFERR0 FAMILY FLOUR.-We
nequaled brand ofFL0UR.
Persons wishing to secure their supplies will please
leave Their names 1t our Office. on Cary. corner Of
18th street.
7-ts TALIAFERR0 n PHTn
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SEMPLES INFALLIBLE BAKING
~ POWDERS are certainly superior to any now in
use. See the testimony of gentlemen in town and
country. large lot are Just manufactured and
may be found at the Drug Store Of the Proprietor
Market Place. Franklin street,
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$50 00O WORTH DRY GOODS
NROOAN(NyN( AND pETl =

" OC3ON'C AND CARPETS, AT A GREAT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VISITORS TO THE
STATE FAlk.-We have determined to clear out our
entire stock OF fresh and seasOnabe goods
Of TIE cost We therefore invite you to es and Judge
of what say.
LADIES' DREssEs. Splendid colorsd Dress si,t~
elegant Bayade Black Silks, of the newest styles
Cashmeres De LANES Side Stripes Military Stripes
Merinoes; shawls; Cloaks; Scarfs, &C.
Men and Boys Wear Servants Goods; Carpetsc
Rugs and Oh Cloths; Blankets; Flannels Domestic
foods OF ali kinds Theclosest buyers from all parts
Of the country, most cordially invited TO call
q. A GWATkIN,
&C . l6l. opposite Exchange Rank
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FHOMAS W. KEESEE,

AUCTIONKKK,
... (0Mco corner Of 18th and Cary strseta,J
VIII attend 20 the sale CT REAL ESTATE MHR
OHAEp!SE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ke.
- Bale OF Horses every SATURDAY.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-03-13
NASHVILLE. March 9th. 1857.

EpIToRs OF THE PxTEOT:-As far as l
have been able to learn. the sentiment Of
Davidson County is divided between GNA,
Xolicofier and Col, McEwen, rs candidates
for Congress in this District. Now, think
The interests of the American party abso-
lately require the existence of tho most
perfect harmony in this county and /
therefore suggest that the plan for us to
adopt is to compromise on that gallant and
chivairous ndv~cate of American Princi-
pies flames u, Quarles, the favorite of
Montgomery. Let us have Gen. Quarles,
He Is StkrY way worthy Of the position,
and his nomination would be acceptable to
she party all over the District.
Yours, HARMONY.
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Gro BE ceNTINuEp.)
[For the Chronicle. ]
OUR RAILROAD.


= Nm. EyIroR:-Some Of the friends Of
the Road, lately, in consequence Of reports
that the Memphis road was about forming
connections with the N. & N. w. Railroad,
and consequently would not come on to our
connection, have expressed fears Of the
ultimate completion Of the road, &c. The
only effect of such reports is to make the
stockholders more tardy and reluctant to
pay their calls. The directors have not
abated their work, having no confidence in
sdch reports; and can now state from
authority, viz-correspondcnce with the
friends Of both the aforesaid roads, that
, the report has no official foundation. The
Memphis Company declares emphatically
that they do not contemplate any other con-
ncction or route for tina. road than through
GAINESVILLE on to the North. The fact is,
the travelling world from the south to the
q north and north TO south, are anxiously
booking forward to The day when safe and
certain passway shall be guaranteed to
Them in our road from Louisville to Mem
phis. The Ohio river is too uncertain,
aud more than half the year impossible
from low water or ice No one who trav-
els at all, or chances at the tide of travel
north and south but must see the necessity
of our road to the travelling world, and
from its geographical position in the line
of travel and trade that the future alone
can disclose its vast Importance and the
profusion of wealth it will pour into this
whole region Of country. But, sir, did
not sit down to elaborate the importance
of our road, but only to assure its friends
that they have nothing to fear The road
is in the hands Of contractors pressing OF
the work and ready to enlarge their forces
as fast az we can realize means to meet thu
current expenses Of the work, payable a
it is, in monthly instalments. Our bond
are on the market at home and abroad
;will not some Of our citizens profit by thi
safe opportunity for investmenD. Tn
rapidity of our progress depends altogethe
on our success in negotiating bonds AM
collecting Calls on stock. We earnestl,
ask the stockholders to pay promptly thei
ralls. Some of our stockholders meet u
cheerfully and promptly with their call
and encourage us on in this hard and labO
rious work; of others we make no com
mont but leave them TO- their own reAec
tions. Onward is our motto,--and W
trust the day is not distant when those VIII,
have toil,d over this enterprise will witness
in triumph, its completion.
W. B. MVNFORD.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-03-13

Bar The Presidents inaugural. pos
scssing value equivaient to that Of the
note Of hand of bankrupt, without sig
nature, we shall not take the trouble to copy.
We forcscc that-like Pierce's-it will be
protested for non-payment; and, therefore,
is not worth preserving. At the same
time, however, it is but right thatall should
have an idca Of its contents-its promises
to pay. First and foremost then, old Buck
calls on the Almighty for wisdom, and we
hope his prayer viii DO granted; and had
he asked that a little honesty be added to
the gift, his greatest needs would have
been made known And as if to convince
the Almighty that he was not praying for
what he doesn't need, he goes on to say,
that he is not candidate for n second
term; that he was elected by the friends OF
the Union; that the slavery agitation is an
end; that Kansas shall be as she pleases;
that geographical parties must die; that
corruption is rank "piscn" to free institu-
tons, and that he will infuse purity into
every department of the government; that
the public lands shall not be squaandered
because Re wants them for his children
that Congress has power to build the Pa.
cifc railroad, and that it shall be built
that California and New Mexico were not
acquired by war, and that to take Cuba by
force, is an honorable mode of obtaining it
These are specimens of the jokes "crack-
ed, by the facetious old man, for the smuse-
ment of the mob, and their effect must
have been very great, as few ladies faint
ed under it, and many men went into con-
vulsions of suppressed merriment, over
the cutting irony of the great dispenser Of
the loaves and fishes.
From all accounts, it wasa great day in
Washington, though the whole farce was
but feeble imitation of the coronation o.
the Emperor of Russia. 1t is true, Their,
was the same serf-like adulation of power
the same willingness to be slaves-if ia
vorite ones-but in all else, the imitation
was failure,