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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

SAD WARRSISo.-An Irshman, named Pc.
Ter Boyle, was killed almost instantly at the
little railroad bridge. As the train was pass
ing Laury's Station. he stuck his head out Of
the window, which. coming in contact with
the timbers nf the bridge. took his scalp en-
trely on. Our informant sat 90 the seat with
the unfortunate man. and was bespatered
with blood. lie described the scene as aw-
lul-ihe crash Of the skull. the Iainting Of The
women. the alarm 81 tie passengers, . being
instantaneous. He SAYS the conductor had
before cautioned the man against sticking bis
head oul Of the window.
AL,nioTn tPd.) Democrat.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

cHuRcHrs.-We copy from one of the New
York papers the following paragraph in rela-
ton to church-building in that city.
The rage for church building is very great
this SEASON. On the Fifth avenue, near 18th
street, the Dutch Reformed church is about To
erect new white marble church on bit OF
land costing 100000. This church is the
richest corporation in New York after the
Trinity church. A new Presbyterian church
is to be reared on Murray Hill; this ediiice
springs out OF the society Of Rev. DR.. Alex,
ander. Rev. Dr.. Springs new church will
be Of brick, with stone steeple go feet high,
with clock aud bell. aud hold 1000 people,
costing $4,000. Hey. Mr.. Thompson, Of
the Tabernacle church. will have a church Of
white marble, and it will cost sl20,OOO. On
the Fourth avenue the Methodists are to
erect magnificent church. aud they 90 for
white marble. with The best. They have
just sold their house in Mulberry street, and
70 sup town." This church will have a
steeple 200 feet high. This will be composed
II brown stone and iron. And The Catholics,
under the lead II Archbishop Hughes. are to
put up on Fifth avenue and 5lst street one
d the most magnificent churches il the
city.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
Tn. GrNrus OF UAnlIoy.-The N,tion,I

THE GENUS OF HAMrLIoS.-The National
lntelligencer, in some comments respecting
The method Of transacting business at the
Treasury Department, remarks:
IL is another proof added TO many others Of
the Superior genius Of Hamilton. that all the
present system. forms. checks and balances
Of the Treasury Department originated with
him, without his having precedent or model
TO work from and that, after an experiment
Of seventy years, no improvement has been
made, though no doubt many have been
suggested or attempted, upon his original
plan.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
THE ELECTIONS.

All the States in which recent elections have beer
held have gone largely in favor of the Democrats.
In our own State the result has been as follows
LIST dis,rict.-H. NJ Shaw, Dem, elected over w
II. N. Smith by a very small majority.
81 dist.-fhomas Rufiin reelected.
Sd dist.--WaHen Wnslow, reelected.
9TH dist-L. OBJ. Branch. reelected.
9th dist--John A. Gmer, Am. majority over s
w. Williams six to eight hundred.
9Th dst.--A. NJ. Scales elected over r. e. Puryear
by majority Of seven or eight hundred.
9Th dist.-Buhon Craig, reelected.
slh disi-Thomas H. Clingmsn, reelected.
Kentucky II. Marshall and w. L. Under.
wood, Americans, have been reelected. The deega.
lion will now be eight Democrats and two Americans
In the State Legislature the Democrats will have a
majority Of sixteen on joint ballot, which will enable
them 10 cleo, United States Senator.
Tennessee. - Two Americans and sir Demo.
cratic members Of Congress have been cected--l.o
districts 10 hear from.
The Democrats will have q majority in both branches
Of the Legislature, which will give them two United
States Senators.
lsham y Harris, Democrat, i elected Governor 81
the State By majority Of some ten thousand votes
over Robert Halton, American.
Alabama. = The whole delegation 10 Congress,
seven members, will be Democratic. The Democrat.
seem 70 have swep, everything before them il that
Stats.
Texas. = In this State, as il Alabama, the De-
nocrats have carried every ihing-the two member.
Of Congress, the Legislature, Governor &C. The
Legislature being Democratic. will give them Two
United states senators. Hardin r. Runnels has dc.
fes.sd Gen. SAINT Houston for Governor BY some Ten
or Gisrn thousand votes.
Missouri. . The final return. Of the election or
Governor are not all in but ], is supposed that Rollins
thsAniDemoeraicc candidate selected BY ten OF fifteen
hundred majority.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

THE NExr Housg ~ CoSoRgss.--The re.
cent elrctionsfor ongress give the following
political complexion TO the House demo.
Gratis, 10; Republicans. 81; Americans !;
sacancies. 2. Four States are yet to elect
but making allowances Tor accidents, the til
lowing i likely 70 prove 70 be the true state
~ parties ~ he House 10 full congress: De.
mocrais. LIS /; Republicans, 81; Americans
I6;,acancies, 2. Tie ilnuse d Represenla.
tises eonsistsof 2S4 membcrs--iI members
constituting q majority. As the case now
misunderstanding no change 10 the four States
where elections are 10 be held--the Demo.
erats will have majority u sirftoi in The
next House.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
PUBLIC SALE.

HAVING concluded 10 remove South, will offer
N for sale on Wednesday the 9th day Of September
next on the Plantation which have recently sold, The
following articles Of property, TO wit:
IL head of Mules and Horses,
among the horses two pair match; one iwohorse and
three iour.horsc Wagons; some twenty five single and
three double Ploughs; one f,ur.hor-e Plough; some
twenty-five head Of Cattle. Of improved Stock among
them one foil hloodcd Devon Bull; eighty or one hun.
,lfcd head Of Hogs-among them fine young rood.
sows; quantity Of Oats put up in bses; one Wheat
Fan; one Corn.Shellei; ten Wheat Cradles, Black.
smith Tools, and other articles not necessary TO mem
ton. Also Family carnage, Buggy aud Sulky.
Tenns-Twelsc months crcd--bond aud approved
security required. r. u.IIIrr
Ghspel Hill Aug IS. Os-tds
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

The Secretary 81 the Navy has directed
board ~ naval officers TO assemble in Wash.
ington. on the 10th inst. 10 prepare code
81 regulations Tor the future government Of
the service. The following officers will com
pose the board .--Commantler W. II. shu.
brick, Commander James T.. Lardncr, Lieut..
VIM. y. Maury, Surgeon Chas. ID. Maxwell.
Purser John DrBrec. Lieut.. Col. John Harris
Marine Corpse
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THE southern commercial Conyen.

lion. - Thi. Convention me, ct Nashville on Mon.
day the sih. Eight hundred delegates were present
presenting eleven southern sts,es--four from ihi.
= ..se, viz rs. 81 Munei, AS. Merdman. A. Gaines.
iaA ID. Chrisiy. Mr. DeBow, Of Louisisns, was
chosen President Of the Convention.
The Convention has adopted resolutions urging the
Government 10 withdraw the squadron from the coast
Of Afries. and TO fOriG the barbon Of Port Royal.
South Carolina. and Mobile. Resolutions were also
offered and reenei TO The COMMITTEES on business, en-.
dOrsihg DOdley MANS scheme. advocating Govern.
men patronage io southern steamers and the repeal
Of the fishing bouniies.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
A r d.

D. RDgERT5DM, DENTIsT,
HAVING located in Chapel Hill,respeclfully offers
his professional services The citizens Of the town
and surrounding country. Heean produce satisfactory
testimonials Of his skill in the profession.
His Office is as DR. Moore's When requested, ami
lies will be waited on their residence. Charges
sonable.
" DIR. X. will be in Hillsborough the fourth week
In each month, also Superior Court weeks and ofiener
(wkhout extra charge) il requested.
August 10. OF
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

- We will state. Cor the benefit Of our readers,
thai there i no need Of signing for a remedy when
afflicted with chs and Fever. when We tell them that.
ior one dollar. they en- purchase bottle q I.eonaIds
any respectable store u this seciion which know Of
truth will when taken As directed knock ne disease
% high that il will not come down again during the
next genefalion OF al least ~ long as that remedy y
about 90 Il i The moa periee, exsmina,or Of the dis
Ease eGtaut.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

A LITTLE Doc SAVING 4 Boys LrFE.---G eo
T. Berry, a boy thirteen years old, living in
Kider's block, went out Monday morning. Ia
pick blue berries. beyond Rock Rimmon
He had been out but short time when six
foot snake Of dark hue and red stripe
around his neck jumped at him from bush,
and wound twice around his body fastening
both his arms in his coils. being squeezed
hard enough to prevent scream or move.
The dog seeing his masters life in danger
rushed to his aid, biting and tearing a strip
of the snakes back. The boy got relieved
from the deadly grasp and took to his heels
but the snake coiled around the dog, and
would have crushed him il he had not fought
like a tiger. Both found hume safe again.
The boy complained not Of hurt but fright.
Manchester IN H.) american.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

MILITARY Observation-Disclosures from Sew
lille tell Of the disnay caused in that city by
the recent unsparng- executions. On the
llth Of July, on which day Caro- and twenty.
four Others were shot. all the shops were shut
and the streets deserted at an early hour Of
the day. Most Of the victims were srtizans,
natives Of Seville, where they had numerous
relatives. The execution touk place at half
past six p. NJ. The soldiers must have fired
too high. for at the first Discharge Caro- was
the only one killed. although stray balls killed
two bystanders and wounded third.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

THg GgoRoiA RoAD AND WHEAT cRop.-
The Atlanta Examiner. Of the eth instant.
says; "On Tuesday last. one hundred and
twenty freight cars passed over tie State
road, from Chattanooga TO Atlanta. loaded
with ~heat. The receipts ior this freight, by
the State road. on that day. amounted 70
~ ,5OO.p
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

An insane man BY the name Of sleckam.
was brought 10 our jail. on last FRIDAY; il
appears that the recent specuiations 10 the
newspapers concerning the close proximity
Of a comet TO the earth. completely turned
his brain. aud he is now rasing maniac.
Saim Pres.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

"Glory be to God on high, and on earth
peace and good will towards men," These
words are to be the first message transmit
ted over the Atlantic telegraph. In the
whole body Of literature. Gays an exchange. J
nothing could be found more sublime and ap.
Propriate.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

The general expectation il that the events
now passing will lead 10 an entire removal
Of the power of government from the East
India Company. aud lis assumption By The
crown. This step can be taken al any time
by Parliamentary vote, the term granted
them BY the last renewal of the charter has.
ing expired in 1884. One difficulty in The
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

HELMBOLD,s HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
EXTRACT BrCHu. Is prepared directly seeoidins
10 the rules Of Pharmacy aud Chemistry, and y the
r. and most arye preparation which be made for
the cure Of Diseases Of the Bladder. Kidneys, Gravel
Dtopsf. Weaknesses &c. Read the advertisement IN
smother column, headed i" lielmboids Genuine Pre-.
rafation.r
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

CHURCHES IN PHILaDgLPHn.-Twe new
churches are in progress Of erection in Phila-
delphia, which viii cost, in the aggregate,
s204, GOO. Besides these there is Roman
Catholic Cathedral Of the expense Of which
no estimate can be formed.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

HAIR RESTnRATOR.-Pfo Wool advcIiises ii
our columns bis valuable medicine for restoring hair,
aud Cor the prevention % badness. &c This remedy
has been use quito extensively, and with great
Hundreds, nay thousand, have used il, aqd are willing
testify 10 lis efficacy. Read The aJyensncnt 60 a
once and procure bottle, and prove its ,iiiue. dur
good old batl.healed bachelor friends should embrace
this opportunity 10 cover their patcs with coat o. rich,
luautiant haif. Indianapolis Locom0iire.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
1867. Fall Trade. - 1857.
KERR & MARBURY.
Importers and Dealers In China, Glass and

"a & 70 Sycamore 81, Petersburg, Ta.,
I'D ESPECTFULLYi invite the attention OF merchants
visiting our city TO Of the largest and most va
ried assortments Of China, Glass and Eanhenwarc,
that we have ever had The pleasure Of exhibiting We
have received also, direct from the manufacturers large
supply Of Looking Glasses, and Baltimore Stone Ware
Of superior quality. Our stock Of Fancy Goods is
large and commanding, having been selected with great
care. We shall offer our entire stock as low as they
can be bought in any Northern city.
KERR 4 MARBURY.
August 10. O2-4w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

way, or at all events point requiring good
management, would be the taking over of
the India debt, which amounts to $50, 900,
600 in this country, and $3.50, 100000 in In
dia. London Cor. N. " Com ADV.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
Obituary.

Died. at bis residence in Randolph county, on Tues.
day morning The 18th instant, Of aPopexy, the Hon
ions LoSG, in the 73d year Of his age. Mr.. Long
possessed strong mind and an unimpeachable moral
character, and was much esteemed by all who knew
him. He was member Of the House Of Commons in
1911 and 1912, and d the Senate in 1914 and 1915
and Representative in Congress for Randolph district
from 1921 10 1928.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
N q IT &c T.
Alpha Wooden Factory for Sale.

,sHE owners OF this establishment will sell il, with
= out reserve, 10 the highest bidder at the Court
House in Hisborough, on the 18th of September
next, being TUESDAY of our Superior Couri, on
credit Of one and Two years. the purchaser giving bond
and good security for the purchase money.
This desirable property is situated ON Emo River,
miles east of Hilsborough and consists Of 10 acres Of
Land, the Factory Building, Machinery and Fixtures,
and Houses for operatives ell in good condition and
ready for work. The supply of wafer is abundant 10
drive the machinery and is never-failing A more par
iicular description is deemed unnecessary as persons
wishing to purchase will, DOUBT examine Cor them
selves. The title is undisputed
Col. VIM. i. Shields d Sons, living on the spot,
will show the property, and James Sloan, Esq, Of
Greensborough, will give all the information required
upon application.
MARTHA M0DERwELL,
AND OTHERS.
August IL. OI-5w
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

Died, at his residence in Rockingham county, on
the 5,h instant, the Hon. Thomas SETTLE in the Goth
year Of his age,
Judge Settle was distinguished citizen Of the State.
He represented Rockinlha county in the House
Of Commons in 1915, and again in 1926, 1927, and
ls2s, at which latter session he Speaker Of that
body. He was elected to Congress in 1917, and con-
tinucd to occupy the seat until 1921. Ia 1882 he was
chnsen Judge of the Superior Courts Of Law and
Equity, which elevated position he held with accepta-
hiy for twenty years. resgning it some three years
since, when Judge Person of Washington was chosen
to ill the vacancy. Judge Settle was highly esteemed
for his many virtues.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
HILLsB0RoUGH, N. @.
wednesday, August 10, 1857.

or Our subscribers in Alamancc are reminded tho
Thomas Webb, Esq, who regularly attends the courts
in Graham, is agent, and will receive payments for
the Recorder, and give receipts.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

The people of Chatham voted 297 for and
$50 against subscribing in the name of the
,'oonty to the proposed Railroad from Fay.
etteville TO the CualhvlJs.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

On the night Of the late election in Iowa a
mob attacked the Office nf the Herald, III Os-
kaloosa, Iowa. A man named Bowes under
took 70 head the mob and forcibly enter the
building. Mr.. Drawn, the proprietor, who
Wa sitting in the second story without even
a lighi, fired upon them Just as they were
about forcing OPEN door, and Bowen fell
morally wounded. and died in twenty min
utes. The rest of the coaardly mob imme-
dia,cly took to their heels.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

A Coon REroRr. You are very stupid,
Thomas SAID country teacher 10 a little
boy, eight years old. " You are like don-
key. and what do they do 10 cure him Of his
stupidityr'
why they feed him more and kick him
less, said the urchin.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

informed by those who know him, one hun.
dred summers have passed. His name is
Thomas baltimore, and he lives somewhere
~ Eastern Ohio. He was accompanied by
his son, a venerable old man Of 20 years.
The father looked the younger Of the two.
and was more active on foot than the son.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

TT Richerson Nichols, Esq, is our authorized
agent in the county Of Orange, to collect arrearages
due for subscriptions to the Recorder and for ad,er.
Using.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

A CksrEsariaS.-We saw yesterday,
says the Wheeling Intellignecer. an old gen.
tsman, over whose head, as We are reliably
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

1Who that is troubled with any Of those disagree
able Complaints. such Jaundse Dyspepsia or Liver
Diseases Of any kind, bat would like 70 know Of =
remedy for these unseemy visla,ionsi We feel that
doing our invalid readers an invaluable service
can induce them TO get a bottle o. Dr. Sanfofd's
lnveoralor. and take il. for know from personal
perence thai il is Of the greatest remedies for gene
fa debility. and consequent inactive bodily powers
before used It's action j. perfect and complete a
70 give relief the first time taken, and II docs 70 others
has 70 u. half bottle viii be all that il needed
We know u nothing We can recommend with such
confidence, family medicine, the lnsigoralor
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19
LATE FROM CALIFORNIA.

New York, Aug. H.
The steamer Central America, formerly
George Law, arrived last night with Califor-
MIA dates to the Goth ult.
The news is generally unimportant.
She brought million and quarter OF
treasure.
The Democratic State convention had
nominated Senator Weller for the Governor
ship.
The Republican convention had nomina ted
Hon. Edward stanly.
SOUTH AMERICA.
large fire had occurred at yalparai so.
A battle had been fought near Are9uipa be,
tween Vyaneo and Castellon. in which both
claimed to have been victorious.
A revolution had been attempted at Callao.
FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
Everything was quiet in Central America
The Nicaragua Senate adheres TO the Tran.
sit contract aud treaty proposed by Gen
Mora on behalf Of Costa Rica.
Two hundred and fifty Of Walkers mer
were at GreStUwn in destitute condition.
iorce OF two hundred Costa Ricans oc.
cuped Greytown.
0m. ldIc1 SuHtst the -. y. tUninlsslOn-
er. was Al San Jose the e6lh July.
A correspondent from San Jose says that
the right d way for the Nicaragua Transit Ia.
been granted to R. c. Webster and ]. C.
HAIRS.
A treaty has been entered into between
Costa Rica and Chill for mutual assistance ii
case of invasion.
The treaty between Peru. France, and
England for the protection ol the guano Isl
ands had been ratified.
Adsices from Porte Au Platte report re.
yoution at Saratoga on the South-Side Of
ST Domingo, against President Baez. A
battle had taken place in the interior, in
which hundred aud fifty men were killed
The President had thousand men before
the city Of ST. Domingo.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-08-19

~ DIGEST ,.-such is the true meaning Of the
word "PErsIN," or Of the two Greek words from
which il is derived This the significant and appro.
pirate title Of the TRUE DIGESTIVE FLUID. or
GASTRIC JUICE, prepared by DR. ]. ). H0UGH-
TON. Of Philadelphia, for the of Indigestion and
Dyspepsia. Il is Natures own remedy for an un.
healthy stomach. No art Of man can equal it, eura-
iise powers. IL renders GOOD EATING perfectly
consistent with HEALTH.
the advertisement in another part Of this paper.
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.

STOLEN from The Subscriber % The night q ihe
- 9Th instant. ncaf Prospect Hill Csswell equally,
Grey Horse nearly white, Eve years I'D Last .fng,
about yc cct ,hrcc ~ four inches hiah. and shaj
ne losc feet. On one 81 hc feet nail has been dawn
from lhc shoe. he cares bis head high. sud u vide
between lhc eyes; biz hind hoo SHARPER than usu.
al lie has never worked in harness. except in pillow
sud wagon. aud unler lc saddle be has hopping pses
The above tewad will " eisen af the delivery u ihe
otse 10 ae % &c any information that will enable me
70 get him. VESI nv wAppIN
August 10. os-is rtelss Hill, y. e.
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Summer nj Last.-ws have had during The
past week real summer weather, the , for The season
The thermometer on Sunday. at noon. stood at %.
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N o TIC f .

WILL SELL on the 9TH MONDAY Of August
= inst, at the Court House in Hshorough, for cash,
10 the highest bidder, tract Of Land containing 1917
acres. more or less adjoining the lands Of John Carr
Senf, and others, on the waters Of New Hone being
part Of the original tract Of land whereon John VIII
Mans =" : =" a'e' RICHARD TAPP.
August ;. 00-3w
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NoTICE
COTTON FACTORY For SALE.

49, 49, - VIM TN Cs1lII4.
T,HE ORANGE COTFoN FACTORY, siiu,leJ
~ Little hiscf. II males eass tom Hilshofcugh.
jus 70 The edge q lie raun grow ia tsaio with e.
tcisiye and good hask country lOt liz ale II arms
&e containing 1870 splss nov ID sureessiu 0pera.
iun, with AZ DecsssaY buildings fur ill., continuance
will he positively sold % the hahss bidder, 81 credit
q !. 2 md years. Oh MONDAY The slsi Dag q
- WEBBs & DOUGLAS.
July v. g6-tia
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An IMMENSE FUND.--The "Patriotic Fund, =
subscribed in Great Britain and her pro-
vinces and by British residents and others
Of foreign countries, for the benefit Of the
soldiers who suffered in the late Russian
war, their wives and children, was Of the
largest Of that character ever collected.
Prince Albert, chairman Of the commission
ers to distribute the fund, lately stated, in
an address to Queen Victoria, that the total
amount was 9l ,446,985, or over seven mil
lions Of dollars. Of this amount clos was
received from Lawrence, Mass, gl ,728 from
New York, ESQ from New Orleans, 995O
from San Francisco, Ell from Davenport,
Iowa, and fl62 from Philadelphia. OF the
surplus the commissioners have appropriated
fS8,000 for the erection of the asylum for
the reception of three hundred Of the orphan
daughters Of soldiers, sailors and marines,
and have endowed it with the sum 500, 900.
The foundation stone of the new asylum was
laid in the presence of her Majesty.