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STEAM FERRY BOAT AT HELENA.

WYE have purchased the new and sub w stantial Ferry Boat JANE, which we have now in full operation, crossing pas sengers over the Mississippi il ten minutes. This is the best crossing on theriver from the mouth of the Ohio to New Orleans. The bottom or low lands on the East side of the river are unusually high for river bottom, and on the West or Arkansas side the road passes over a high level country, settled by wealthy population from whom travellers can procure any supplies needed. We as sure travellers that this is the very best route they can select in travelling to South ern Arkansas or Texas. We are at all times on hand ready to cross you over the Father Of Waters in ten minutes.
 B. WEATHERS & BROS.
 July 26. 1856.
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KING & D A DE
5f(ttbanit $ Garos.

5. Fl. BARTON, Agent for the sale of Hoard & Sons Portable Steam Engines, manufactured at Watertown, New York; These engines range in size from to p horse power-price fraction over $50 horse power. For simplicity, durability, and fa- cility for generating steam, they excel any engine now in use.
 For particulars, address Box 04, Helena, Ark
 am also authorized to receive orders for the renowned Carver Gin, and for the sale of Clark's Corn Mill, made at Clinton, Miss.
 Nov. l5, 1856.
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VALUABLE & FERTaTE TRACT
 OF LAND FOR SALE.

NyHE subscribers offer tleinest tract of \ upland every brought nto market in Phillips county, containing 6o acres: Said land is situate about l5 milesrest ofrHelena, and is known as the cotton-pod lands, and near W. H. Pillows; is unsurpassed in fer tility, and is in fine conditionor cultivation, having 60 acres in cultivation, 70 under an excellent fence, and 300 deadned and ready for cultivation next spring; tw sets of houses and good cistern, well, &c.
 OYFor terms inquire of D, K. Under wood, or apply to M@Res nith, on Dr. Newsom's farm, 9 miles iron Helena, who will show you the land.
 J. B.GROVES, April 5. 1856. MOSES SMITH. P. s. In point of fertility this land resem- bles the best river bottom land.
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SHOCKING TRAGEDY.-On the night of the 1st inst, there occurred, in the southern part of this county one of the most shocking tragedies that it has ever been our painful duty to record.
 The facts connected with 1t we learn ed from the report of the Coroner's jury which held an inquest over the bodies of the unfortunate victims.
 The circumstances indicated that a man by the name of DEAN, under the influence of some brutal passion, had assaulted his wife with the intention of killing her, and she resisted and fled, but the poor fend followed her some sixty yards from the house, stab bed her several times, and finally cut her throat, and she was found lying dead having apparently fallen on her face while in the act of running. Dean himself was found lying dead in his house, with his knife and razor lying bloodied beside him. Remorse for killing his wife instigated him, no doubt, to take his own life. This un- fortunate couple had been married but a few months. Dean was reputed to be a sober, steady man, and his wife a very kind inofensive woman. No one knew of any difficulty between them, and it is impossible to conceive what conld have led the man to the commission of so foul deed, unless it was knowledge or suspicion of his wife's infdelity. For all that we know, he may have been a hapless Othello.- B0teSUaUe Bai0nce.
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STdTE OF dRKANSAS.

STATE OF ARKANSAS County of Crittenden.
 In the Circuit Court of said county, on the
 Chancery side thereof, November term,
 November 17th, 1856.
 Peter Thompson, by his next
 fried and guardian, Little
 ton Booker, complainant. Bill for title
 US. to real estate William R. McGuier, def'd't.
 AND now on this day comes the said con- plainant, by his solicitor, and it appearing to the Court that the service of process, has not been had upon said defendant, and that said defendant IS a resident of the State of Arkansas,-It is therefore ordered by the Court that said defendant have notice of the pendency of this suit by the proper publi- cation of this order in some newspaper printed in said State of Arkansas, for the number of times and within the time pre- scribed by law, notifying said defendant that unless he shall appear before the Judge of this Court, sitting in Chancery, for said county of Crittenden, at Court to be hold en at the Court house, in the county of Crittenden, in the State of Arkansas, on the second Monday of May next, then and there, on or before the third day of said term, plead, answer or demur to the said com plainant's bill of complaint the same will be taken as confessed and decree entered &C., cordingly.
 Attest: o. P. LYLES, Clerk.
 A true copy from the Record of my office. Attest o. P. LYLES, Clerk.
 Jan. 17, 1856.
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A IL those indebted to the Firm of II. P "A Coolidge Co. must come forward and pay at once, or otherwise the claims will be put in the hands of an officer.
 Also, Ill claims due the Estate of JOHN FEARING, deceased, which can be found with II. ?. COOLIDGE.
 Helena, Dec. 20. 1856.
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NJ. IF H. A T 1T,

WTOULD most respectsully announce to
 w his friends, as well as the public gen erally, that he has just received direct fron New York beautiful and well selected stoc of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Drap D' Etes, Linens, &c., &c., which will be made up to order strictly in accordance with the Fr9vaiing fasnions 0r inc d1-, rurr7 gt.5T.crT- teeing satisfaction both in regard to fit and workmanship, or no sale
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REMOVAL.

nLD PLATT would most respectfully O announce to his customers and the public generally that he has removed his Tailoring establishment to Messrs. Hanks, new building, one door east of Coolidge's store, where he is prepared to accommodate all who may favor him with their patronage tully guaranteeing satisfaction in every par ficular. June 2l, 1856.
 Rlank Deeds for Sale at this Office.
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Our Mechanical Branch.

In order to meet promptly the increasing demand for work, we have added to our former force numberof superior wolkmen. and made many valuable additions to our machinery, and are prepared to do at short notice, and in the best manner, all kinds of
 WATCH WORK, including the making of new and complica- ted parts equal to the original. Also all kinds of clock work.
 JEWELRY of all kinds repaired, and new made to or der, including superfne Diamond work
 ENGRAVING, plain and ornamental, to suit all tastes.- Also Seals for Lodges, Courts and Corpcr- ations. engraved at short notice. We can furnish members Of the traterni- ty with KEYS, MEDALS and MARKS, in any style. Also Lodges with Jewels, &c.
 F. Ii. CLARK & CO.,, No. Clark's Marble Block, Memphis. JAS. s. WILKINS,
 TH's. HILL.
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WHAT THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH WILL ACCOMPLISH.-It is stated that when the submarine telegraph across the ocean is finished, the transactions in stocks, the closing price in consols, the state of the cotton market, will be sent from London and Liverpool every day, at o'clock in the afternoon, and will, in consequence of the difference of time-some five hours-be received in the leading Atlantic cities of the Uni ted States before noon, forming the basis of operations here fpr that day; in other words, the doings 'of the Lon don Exchange will be known here be- fore change hours, and will be publish in the papers the same evening before they are laid before the British public. Transactions on the Paris Bourse will be sent in the same manner. The ex- pense, however, will be very heavy, as the telegraphic tolls will be about one dollar per word.
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 MURDER AT INDIAN RIVER, FLA.- By the arrival of the steamer Caroli- ma at Charleston from Jacksonville, Fla, we learn that information had reached that place that family by the name of Shive, consisting of father, wife and children, had been found murdered at Indian river, Florida, and the house in which they resided had been burnt. The deed, some suppos- ed, was done by the Indians, but sus- picion also rests on other parties.
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 TIGERS IN FLoRIDA.-Capt. Sam uel Semers recently killed, near his residence, on the river St. John, Flori- da, an old tigress and two half grown tigers. He also came in sight of the old male tiger several times, but was afraid to shoot at him. The tigress measured eleven feet six inches from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail, and it is supposed would have weighed three or four hundred pounds.
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 HE ELECTORAL VOTE OF WISCONSIN LoST.-ln consequence of a heavy fall of snow in Wisconsion, the Electors of that State were unable to reach the capitol, the appointed time. The le- gal day passing over without any ac- tion of the College, of coarse7the func- tions of the Electors no longer con- tinued, and all they had to do was to return home, private citizens. Con- sequently, Wisconsin had no voice in the ction.-CapitaI Fact.
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 hsA A year ago an exchange said: "A pile of Breckenridge coal as large as a whale contains more oil than a whale" This statement was ridiculed. It Is now proved to be true.
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 FC7FA A clergyman of the English established Church, over sixty years of age, has been tried, convicted and sen- fenced to three months in the house of correction, for immoral conduct in the streets of London at night. o>0~~~N>NN-N~o~~-N~
 A bill admitting negroes to equality with whites, as witnesses in courts, has passed the Iowa Senate, and will undoubtedly be concured in by the House; both branches being strongly Republican.
 ! '~O~IN~~~~~NNON~ 1 nY@ A companionable woman is always pretty. I wonder women so seldom think it worth while to cultivate their converse tional abilities. 1 don't blame them for being as handsome as they can be, and live; but do think little more internal culture and little less external. would greatly add
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Our Daguerrean Gallery. PROF. REMINGTON, Artist.

Having built suite of rooms for this ex- press purpose, and procured, regardless or cost, full assortment of the best lnstru- ments, with all the improvements in the art, we are prepared to take portraits, which, for correct likeness, fine tone, clear outline, and durability, cannot be surpassed. 4 large stock of Daguerrean goods always on hand, and instruction given in the art.
 Ell. CLARK X co.
 Oct. 4, 1856
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BLACK & GUN SMITHING.

TNHE undersigned respectfully informs l the citizens of Helena, and vicinity, that he is still engaged in the above business in this place. He is now prepared to do every description of work in his line, in the most substantial and workmanlike manner. with all possible despatch, and at fair prices.
 Shop in the upper part of town, near Porter's Steam Mill.
 April 9, 1853. J. c. BENTHAL.
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Notice.

Y DO forewarn all persoAS against trading ; fer e ote.that Is made 4lNTgIslle ta Gs.:,i son Gillian, for one hundredl dollars. dated on the 10th Of September, l1P6, payable on or before the 18th Septembe5, 1857, signed by James Rollins and John Gillian. Said n6te was fraudul9ntfy obtained, and the consideration of said note has failed, and will not pay the note.
 JAMES ROLLINS. December Is. 1856.
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PROSPECTUS
 FOR A Map of the City of Helena.

WTE propose to furnish the citizens of
 " Helena with well-executed LITHO- GRAPHIC MAP, that shall be an accurate plat of all the Streets, Alleys, Lots and to- pogrophy of the Hills, within the City Cor roration, obtained by actual survey All buildings within the City limits shall be properly located and designated OH the map, with an index of the names of the occu- pants or owners,
 Some of the public buildings shall be drawn and shown on the margin of the map, in elevation. The map shall be drawn to scale of liberal size, Autographed on fine paper, cloth back. beautifully colored and vanished, with roll at top and bottom, ready for hanging Proujded, Fifty copies of the Map are subscribed for, at the low price of $5 co each.
 Jan. 10, '57. GAW & HANSON.
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l.. R. SMITH, Gin Wright and House Carpenter, Friar's Point, Miss, offers his services to the people of Coahoma county, Miss, and Phillips county, Ark's. All work warranted to give satisfaction. Oct. '55.
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Shirts Shirts !

IF any gentleman wishes to supply him self with good lot of Shirts, Drawers, Un- dershirts, &c.,, at 8 low price, he would do well to call at JN0. P. MOORE'S,
 Nov. 29. Main st., Helena.
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Chaan. Chean. Cheap.

If you want all kinds of Goods chedP, call at the new Cash Store of JAO. r; MOORE, opposite the Court house. M malh street. Helena. lAoF' %s'
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REMOVAL.

THE undersigned has removed his Store and Produce and Grocery Establishments, to the room adjoining the Post ofice2 on Main street, lately occupied by Robert Shell. Call in. all who want good bargains.
 VINCENT EDWARDS. Nov. B. 1856,
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Wanted! Wanted! Wanted !!

100000 POUNDS of Beef Hides and Deer Skins at J. c. Foster's Grocery and Produce Establishment, for which he will pay the highest market price, either in CASH or Groceries.
 Oct Is, '56. J. G. FOSTER.
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NOTECE.--The Field Notes and Town ship Maps for Phillips county can be had at the Clerks Office, in the town of Helena.
 Nov. p. 1856.
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NEW MARBLE YARD.

c W.MEYERS Gone of the partners of the D. late firm of Ensles & Meyers) would re- spectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he has just received a stock of fine white MARBLE, and is prepared to fur nish all kinds of mement0es in HONOR of THE DEAD;-such as MONUMENTS, OBE- LISKS, TONES, HEAD and FOOT STONES, SC. Being practical workman, and having labored during the last eight years in some of the best establishments north and east, he fatters himself that he is able to do as good work as is done anywhere; as specimens from his chisel he would refer to the work for Asa Pool, Esq.,, at Andrew Camp ground, Dr. A. NJ. Stewart, J. c. Bruton, of Coahoma county, Miss, and ". R. Rightor, Helena. Jan. 5, 1856.
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NOTECE.- elf the individual who pick ed up in the street, on Friday last, left left hand, purple leather Glove, lined with will leave the same at this office, he will receive the thanks of the owner and be suitably rewarded. t/ [Jan. r.
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HOUSE AND SEGNPAINTaNG.

TANTES SMOOTreturns his sincere thanks O to his old custumers and the public gen. orally for the liberal patronage heretofore extend to the old firm, and most respect fully solicits the continuance of the same.
 Shop on the corner of Franklin and RightOr streets. fJulY 26. '56.
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ON and after this date, July 26, 1856, tho Mail Line for Little Rock via Aberdeen will leave Helena on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5 P. NJ.
 AND'W J. RESIDE &CO.
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Notice to ShinDers.

The Frisbee will receive freight until l o'clock on Mondays, also during the dayAon Thursdays, and until l o'clock Fridays.
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G U N s! GUN S!

NE have recently made large additions
 W to our stock, which comprises an as sortment equal to any in the Union, in which will be found Guns suitable for all kinds of game, with prices ranging from S3 to S200. Also, Powder Flasks, Game and Shot Bags, Caps, wads, etc., in great variety.
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HAVING become Agent for the sale of the latest and most approved Sewing Ma chimes of the day, would most respectfully announce to the public generally that full and satisfactory instructions will be given gratuitously to purchasers in regard to the manner of using and keeping the machines in order.
 Call in; one door east of Coolidge's store, and see one of the little SednlSters in opera ion. They need no further recommenda- ion. [Sept. 20, 1856.
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EYEEs-WA ARE.
sgEyER-PEATED GOODS.

Castors, Walters, Tea and Coffee Sets, Urns, Candlesticks, Spoons, Forks, Sc.
 CLOCKS, of all the new styles, worth from $5 to $50.
 CUTLERY.
 \ good assortment of the best make.
 JEyYELEY.
 We keep our assortment in this branch al- ways full, by constantly adding to our stock all the newest styles, whether of Foreign or Domestic production. In fact, all our branches, which are too numerous to men, tion, will be found worthy of the attention of all wishing articles in our line.
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WATCHES.

This being an important branch of our business, it receives large share of our at- tention, and we confidently assert that our assortment either in gold or silver is not sur passed in the United States, especially in the finer grades, all of which we import di rect from the makers, and will be sold at a small advance on the importing cost.
 Szg NEas.XNAkYE
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R h M Q V A l.. ENTIE subscriber having removed to the \ Store House, corner of Diagonal and Main streets, would invite the attention of the public to his assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, WOOD WARE, HATS $ CAPS, BOOTS 6 SHOES, SADDLERY, TOBACCO, MEDICINES, FURNITURE, STOVES, IRON, CASTINGS, STATIONERY.
 AGENTS FOR
 BURROWS CORN MILL;
 E. CARVER & CO.'S GIN;
 DAN'L PRATT'S GIN;
 MAGNOLIA GIN; ADAMS $ HARDENNIN'S EXPRESS.
 COOLIDGE. May IT, 1856.
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"A bill admitting negroes to equality with whites, as witnesses in courts, has passed the Iowa Senate, and will undoubtedly be concured in by the House; both branches being strongly Republican.
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G-y A companionable woman is always pretty. I wonder women so seldom think it worth while to cultivate their conversa- tional abilities. I don't blame them for being as handsome as they can be, and live; but do think little more internal culture and little less external. would greatly add to their influence as we'll as happiness.
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TAKE NOTICE,

@{iati5ie1rs egcryrnrg.
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Fc7TA clergyman of the English established Church, over sixty years of age, has been tried, convicted and sen- fenced to three months in the house of correction, for immoral conduct in the streets of London at night.
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PISTOLS.

Colt's-of all sizes;
 Derringers, with a full assortment of the kinds in general use.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-08-21
a JUST CONTRAST.

The Lynchburg ya. Republican, in
speaking Of existing parties draws t, the
following contrast I: sThere is Just the
contrast between the Democratic party
and the party by which II is opposed. that
there is between an army of the United
States regulars and band OF Mexican
lguerillas. The one is a permanent or
ganization founded on principle and ne
cessity, with one common flag and uni
form, which they never change without
experiencing an instructive sense OF shame
and disgrace. When summoned to bat
tie in the cause of their country its les
gions are formed in massive columns ups
on the open plain. and they march to bat
tie with flagsfiying and drums beating to
conquer or die.ia The guerilla is.a differs
ent animal. His mode of warfare is fix.
ed by no principle; flag he has none,
except now and then, when he assumes a
false one, with which to deceive and de-
coy his adversary (; his uniforms chang
ed to suit the change of circumstances; he
conceals himselfin the ctapparel instead
of meeting his adversary in the open
field he fights for plumber and spells in
stead offor God and liberty; and when
fairly driven from his hiding. place, in
stead of eapitulating, he skulks to the
rear of the army, and when opportunity
offers. falls upon the baggage wagons.
and plumbers them of their contents.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-08-21
For tho Register.

The action of the County Court at the
last term, by which E. W. Patton was
elected Presiding Justice, has ansased and
mortified an "Obseryer," as indicated by
his article in the last Register. He does
not, however, inform the public whether
it was the election of Patton or the man
1aer in which the election was held, that
incurred his displeasure. .. ..
The election was fairly conducted, be-
fore the public, and one of our most intel
ligent and acceptable officers elected.
It cannot be that Observer is travel
ed gentleman from foreign parts, who has
"strolled" into Virginia to be amused and
mortified "at the varied characteristics
displayed by many in the various cir
cles."
The probability is that he is citizen
of Harrison. or q hanger. ON to the out
skirts, who wishes from some vindictive
cause to spit his spleen at good officer
(Patton) and an unassuming gentleman,
who I hope will be retained in his new
position until the end of the four years
for which he was elected.
FAIR PLAY. .
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-08-21

The SUICIDE OF GEN. Russian ex.
ira of the Nacogdoches Chronicle dated
the 30th ult., fully confirms the report OF
the sad death of Senator Rusk. 1t says
General Rusk has, ever since the death
of his lady, suffered under mental de.
preston which at times bore him down
beneath its weight. He has, to a great
extent, secluded himself from society,
and lately that dependency has been
more marked and apparent to those ia
miliar with him. A severe illness from
which he was just recovering, had pros
trated him for weeks, and he was suffer.
ing greatly from rising on the back Of
his neck. .. 49,
On yesterday evening. abopt2 o'clock,
his family hearing the report of gun
and the fall of a body. ran to the spot
and found him lying dead upon the
ground, behind the gallery at the back Of
the house, with rife under him. 4 cor
oner's jury was summoned, from whose
verdict we extract the following:
''The cause ofhis death was gun shot
(rile) wound on the fore part of the head,
Inflicted from rife gun. held in his own
hands, and discharged by himself.".
No further clue can be given to this
mystery. No paper or writing of the
same day, has been found, except let.
ter from New Orleans. ordering tomb>
stone for his wife, with this inscription
Blessed are the pure in heart, 70,
they shall see God"
Let the people mourn the loss Of e
man who ON the field of battle and in the
councils Of the State and nation has prov,
ed himself to be worthy the proud place
already accorded him in the affection o
the people. ...... ....
A duplicate Of this extra contains The
following postscript:
An inventory Of all his property wa'
found in portfolio, and the value Of thu
same divided by the number of his chill
dren. He was buried this evening will
masonic honors. An obituary address
was delivered by the Hon. W. B. Ochil
tree"
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-08-21

Ex>PREs1DENT PIERCE BREEDER OF
THOROUGH, BREEDs.-Whe Ex.President
Pierce returned from Washington it was
stated that he took to New Hampshire
some thorough bred horses, with the inten-
ton of raising stock. A correspondent of
the Manchester Mirror has visited Mr..
Pierce's stable, and gives the following
description:
"He has. three Thoroughbred horses,
with form, hair and muscles of the clas-
sic mould, that fills the eye of the adm;-
rers of pure-blood animals. His stock
horse is Eve years old, and ran last year
four. mile race in Maryland, ma king the
best time ever made by one SO young in
that State. except one, He has beau.
lful gray mare, of the Gray Eagle stock,
having the appearance Of possessing great
powers Of endurance. But eclipsing all
gamy looks, is little black mare, rangy
looking, as spry as fox, and tough as
leather, full Of muscle and life, with eye
like Fashion in her palmy days, and will
TO win or die. This is the blood we need
most in New England, to mingle with the
Morgan and Messenger breeds, to give
endurance, beauty and liie."