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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

An AMERICAN IN LoNDoN.-The North Ameri.
can Review tells the following good story: A
countryman of ours, of somewhat rude appear
ance, walking in. the Strand, earlyin May, saw
his favorite dish of Strawberries and cream blush-
ing at him from the counter of a restaurant.
Entering, he carelessly called for bowl, to the
marked surprise of several persons present, who
knew the extravaganza of the luxury, and right.
ly presumed the American was ignorant at what
cost he was putting himself. He had not finished
his repast before the curious looks of the company
suggested his mistake, and aroused all his latent
pride. "What is topay 2" inquiredhe, as helaid
down the dish, not without lowering side,look
at the wiseacres who waited for his chopfallen
aspect when victualler's reply should fall @on
his waiting ear. IA guinea, sir" Tossing down
the coin from not overfull purse, and bridling
up with an air of assumed Indifference, "rll take
another" was the Americans only rejoinder.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

The false one was soon away, after this, to
another forest; for his ear loved not the Ian
guage of complaint, anu be had sense, if not
feeling enough, to know that hers was uttered
but too justly. The flower noted his departure,
and its last sig was an audible warning to the
young bud which grew into bloom beside it..
The wood-spirit heard the sigh and the warn
ing and when the bud began to expand in the
pleasant sunshine, he persuaded the black-brow-
ed spider to spin his web, and to frame his nest
in the thick bushes that hung around it; and
many were the wanton butterflies, after this,
who, coming to prey upon the innocent attec-
tions, became entangled, and justly perished
because of the guardian network thus raised
up for'its protection.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15
LEXINGTON, S. G., June 2G. 1857.

How 4 Srx-SrRoEE AFFECTS MS.-The gen,
raj impression is that death by sun.strokc is very
painful, but the contrary would seem to be the
fact, Judging from the following account of the
effect Of such visitation, given by General Sir
c. J. Napier. He experienced an attack while
in Scinde, where the thermometer, according to
Gen. y. himself, was OF as much use to him as it
would have been to a boiling lobster, and wrote
as follows to one of his daughters: The sun
stroke was a staggercr; vet my hope is to die by
one for never can death come in an easier shape
was just deadly sleepy; it was deadly had
been left alone but the only feeling of the tran
sition would have been q tiredncss, like that ex
pcricnced at being suddenly walked up before
time. This was to a degree almost to be called
painful; then came q pleasant drowsincSs, will
anger that the doctors would not let me sleep
Were it not for others, would thatmy horn had
been sounded ; so easy, so dcightfi'l, may say
was the approach of DEATH This resembles tho
accounts that have been given by men who have
been saved from freezing to death, after having
got far down into the dark valley; so that the cx
cess Of heat and excess Of cold produce precisely
the same effects.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

At length she murmured her reproaches; and
the grievance must be great when love will err
so fondly as to complain. Wherefore" she
said, "Oh! wherefore hast thou fingered so
long +? Why dost thou not now, as before, vie
with the sunlight in thy advances? | have
looked for thee from the dawning, yet have
looked for thee in vain. The yellow beetle has
been all the morning buzzing around me, but |
frowned upon his approaches. The green grass
hopper had ,ong under my shade. and told
me duh story Of the love which he had for
me in his bosom; and, more than once the
rlitterng hummng-bird has sought my cnl-
braces, but shut my leaves against him. Thou
only hast been slow to seek mc-thou whom
only | have longed to see. All wherefore
when I so much need thee. is it thus =?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15
ComMUN TON rs.
For the Advertiser.
REQUIEM.

Strike the Tyre moupnfuly, for an arrow hath sped
From the Insatiate's CULVER, and MARY is dead!
Touch the strings softly, for fond hearts lie crushed
Yearning yea bleeding for the voice that is hushed
Gloom for the home the dread dart hath shrivon,
Wo for the dear ones from whom she is riven;
Meet that hot tears from their eye-ids are swelling
Meet that loud sobs from their bosoms are yelling
As ,oife and as mother, o, who hath excelled her?
As sister and daughter, who ever was dearer?
To the care-worn and weary, to behold her was JOY
So kind was her greeting, SO free from alloy.
Oh words are too poor to picture the anguish
OF the dies ,ate ones rs in sorrow they languish,
Too poor to describe the treasure that's flown,
Or the jewel that beams in yon radiant Throne
E. ". R.
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1t was murmuring, and sad reply of the
now desolated flower, and she lived not long
after she had made it: "Ah! now I know mine
error-my sad error having no wings my
self, to mate with the lover who hath wings
only. Alas that have loved so fondly and
fooiishly; for while thou hast gone over thou
sand forests, seeing thousand flowers, have
only known, only looked and lived for a single
butterfly" Dropping beneath her own shroud-
ing leaves, the victim had no more reproaches.
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VIII.

Cayly the butterfly replied to these re-
proacies, nor needed the increasing Paeness Of
The victim Of his snares. cover thousand
forests I have been Aying each as beautiful as
this-on thousand flowers l've been tending,
none less lovely to the sight than thou. How
could'st thou dream that, with golden wing
let, broad, and free and beautiful like mine, in
single spot still should linger, of the world
around unknowing aught? No, no; mine is
an exclusive spirit; for thousand free aftec-
tions chartered, wouldst thou have me, like a
cropping spider, striving still to girdlc in my
sslf2H
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

But when was love ever certain ? not often,
where the lover is butterfly! There came,
in time, change over the fortunes Of the flower,
for there came change over the habits of the
wanderer. He gradually fell off in his attcn-
tions. Ills passion grew cool, and the ease Of
his conquest led him to undervalue lis acquisi-
ton Each day brought him at a later hour,
and his stay with the flower grew more and
more shortened at every visit. Her feelings
perceived the cstrangcment long before her
reason had taught her to think upon or under
stand it, She, alas felt not of her own cham
yes; she only had consciousness of his.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

And, day after day, he came to the stolen
embrace and, day after day, more fondly
than ever, the lovely flower looked forth to re-
ceive his visits She surrendered her very soul
to his keeping, and her pure white leaves grew
tinged with the pressure Of his golden ring lets,
while his kisses stained with yellow the other
wise delicate lovelness of her lips. But she
needed not, she knew not of the change in her
purity; while yet the embrace was still lervent
the kiss still warm upon his lips-the return
of the worshipper still certain to her altars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

But it was not destined to be alone always
There came to it, one morning in May, golden
butterfly rover among the flowers an,
Gent robber of their sweets. Gayly he piled
his flight throughout the forest, now here, now
there sporting about in sort Of errant un,
consciousness. It was not long before lie inhaled
the ordor,-it was not long before he saw the
pure white leaves, and looked down, with a
yearning eye, upon the rich droppnss OF purple
and violet which nestled in the bosom Of the
isolated flower.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

There are in Boston five hundred and twenty,
seven persons of the name of Smith, three hun.
dred and sevcnty.hrcc Browns, two hundred and
ninctv.scvcn Sullivans, two hundred and twenty.
eight Clarks, two hundred and eight Johnsons
and one hundred and cighty-thrce Jones.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

aBnA POT that belongs to many, is i'll stirred
and worse boiled.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15

Even with the thought, came the quick rcso-
luton, and another moment found him lying
lying close and pressing iondly upon the
bosom of the flower. There was, at first, slight
effort to escape from the embraces Of the intru-
der;-the flower murmured its dissent but the
murmur died away into sigh, and the sigh
was inhaled, as so much delicious dew Of Eden,
by the pressing lips of the butterfly. lie sung
to the flower Of his lore-he, the acknowledged
rorer,-the unlicensed drinker Of sweets-the
economical winner of affections, with which he
did not share his own,-he sung to the flower
story of his love; and, oh! saddest of all the
Young flower believed the dishonest story which
he told.
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Flying around, in mazy, but still contracting
circles. he eazed upon the loveliness OF the
flower, and grew more enamorcd at each mo-
ment of his survey. "Surcly," he thought,
{" this is flower by itself-love's own flower
dwelling in secret-budding ana blooming only
for his eyes, and denied to all beside: 1t Is
NV GOOD fortune to have found it, will drink
its sweets,-I will nestle in its bosom,- will
enjoy its charms as I have enjoyed those OF a
thousand others. Verify, it will better deserve
my embraces"
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
Lror .he whesllnE 1n,rllleeneer.l

ABOUT OLD Doc TAG. '"-Messrs Editors
This is the caption under which an anonymous
correspondent of the Times launches forth in n
Hood Of invective, and abuse, against faithful
Old servant, who for many years has exhibited
good traitsand 'redeeming qualities of which,
l have no doubt, the Times correspondent
Is not only ignorant, but incapable II the said
unknown correspondent feels any sly touches Of
the "green.eyed monster" because another dog
mas been made the subject of poem, while he
mas been neglected, ] feel heartily sorry for his
woundsd honor, and will readily admit that
~, (the Itnes correspondent is BIGGER DoG
than ever "IAG" dared to be- For "Tag'' would
never srooP so LOW as TO 1ssail or ISLANDER any
oumo animal, who was incapable of self-defence.
IN regard 10 Tags being the meanest, dirt;
aest; old skunk of cur in all christendom," We
t.l'',N there may be a variety of opinions upon
s u,at, as well as upon other subjects. But as
Tag master, and on his behalf, we may be
Pe!l9itted to thank the gentleman for his kind
opinion, so kindly expressed; and while tue old
HoS would most respectfully decline tho accept
ehce 81 any epithct which evidently belongs to
. Hne 1'Hss' correspondent. and without which
a'at gentlenan's friends might find it difficult to
IIescoSalZe hlm,-hs also expresses hope that
MS howllng may not disturb the gentlemHn's
si'ltloers although he greatly fears that il the
ssnuemrn u had his deserts, his repose would
suffer some slight Inconvenience and intcrrnp
"'a' as lag bowls at the county jail SIS.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
Doors AND suOEs-P1Ars AND Fancy WEAR.

Doors AND sHoEs-PLAIN AND Fancy WEAR
We yesterday called in at the Bridge Corner
BoOT and SHOE STORE, of M'Clallans, Knox &
Co, and took quite survey of their extensive
establishment They keep one of the finest, if
not the very finest, stock of goods anywhere in
this section Of the country This retail house
is in connection with their large wholesale house
aud the goods are purchased from the manufac-
turers in the East, for both houses This gives
them not only all the advantages secured by
heavy purchases, but commands that reduction
which only wholesale houses can secure. We
examined great many specimens of their stock
and we think that the advantages, both in quail
ity and price. which they are able to offer, are
not to be excelled anywhere within our know
ing. 1t is no trouble to show goods there, and
the gentlemanly clerks are indefatigable in their
eudeavors to please the most fastidious.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

couNrY COunr.-,The Court adjourned yes
tenday to the Court in course. The morning
was occupied with civil business, of which a
large amount was disposed of In the afternoon,
the Conductors and supertntendents of the
election to be he'd on the 2sth inst, were ap-
pointed, list of whom we will endeavor to pro-
cure and publish some days before the election,
that oppOintees may lave due notice The
Court also ordered the election of Justices in
the LIST District in place of William Gregg, Esq,
and in the sth District, in tho place of C. s.
Lambdin, Esq, these gentlemen having re-
moued from the State. 1t also ordered an cleo
tion to be held for Constables in the Sd District
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
BY THE NATIoMAIIl LINE.
OFFICE. CORNER wAPEIt AND MONROE STREETS.
FROM NEW YORK.

MAY 7.-Atthe session Of the. Academy Of
Medicine last night, DR., Whine, Of Baltimore,
made communication concerning the National
Hotel epidemic accompanied by letter to DR..
Hail. of Washington, showing that the disease
originated from putrid exhalations
Mr.. John F. a. Sandtord, the known nominal
plaintiff in the bred Scott ease died in this city
on Tuesday last. :
The Wilson Small Democratic COMMITTEES held
a-large meeting in Tammany Hall last evening.
A long address was delivered and adopted con-
demnatory of the course of the seven sachems.
Also a resolution calling upon Wilson Small and
other Democrats to enroll list OF the Democrat
ic voters of each ward with the view to defeat
the corrupt primary election system.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
THE INTELEIGENCER.
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1857.
80 THE PUBLIC.

We have :hls day sold to AIeslrl. Canpbe lcDeruot
entire IDtenIEsnserOee wsreturn sincere thanks
to oar psons for Tie many Of kindness have
setred ther hands cordially commend sueeessOrs
totheIrnotee WIN ever found prOmp,
uud attentive every department Of business, and wiz
effort deserve patronage of the community.
Our accounts vlrun to the 18Th Instant hope
rsndI will aid speedily closing up outstanding
l,eopnts.
The business of the arm win be settled by either of the
pa..nt, and Mr. Beatty win be found at the Office for that
pur9OG.. BEATTY CO.
wheeling, oct sth. 1855.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

DISEASED Hoo MEAT.-we learn from the BAL
timOre Clipper, that on Saturday night two men
were arrested in Baltimore, in charge of two
wagons containing about thirty dead hogs, in
tended for market, all of which had been dis
eased. The curcasses were all dressed and ready
for sale, but were utterly unfit for food The
men stated that they were employed to drive
the meat to market from disdllery on the
Ferry Read. That place being searched, there
were found forty-nine carcasses of diseased hogs,
prepared for market.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

PuoTooRArns-We were much pleased, yes
terday, with the examination of some specimens
Of real Photographic liIienesses, from the gallery
Of our townsman, Mr. Partridge. They were
beautiful, and being taken on patent leather,
eau be sent to any part of the country, without
sustaining the least injury, ina letter envelope.
Those desiring pictures, should, by all means,
call nHd examine these specimens.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08


RIVER NEws.-At 6P. n. yesterday, there
Was % feet inches water, and falling fast
Arrisdls Prima Dona, from St Louis;
Henry A. Jones, from Cincinnati; Albsrmarlc,
from Cincinnati; Convoy, from SteubenyiIle !;
Nebraska, from Sunfsh.
DsPartures.-Prima Dona, to Pittsburgh !;
ALTERNATE to Petersburg; Convoy, to Steu-
benVille; Nebraska, to Sunfish.
LAKE PEPIS oPEN.-The steamer that first
broke through the ice was the old but staunch
War Eeagic, but as SHE neared the head OF
The Lake, maa feIl overheard, aud the
delay caused by the accident allowed the Galena
To get ahead, which vessel reached St Paul
early on Friday morning, and of course takes
the prize ofs4oO offered by the St. Paul folks to
The first vessel through.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

SHEET MUSIC.
am constantly receiving and keep hand large and
choice collection OF Sheet Music. Also, Instruction Books
for every kind of Instruments now In use.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
PROM ROSTnN

May 1.-THE steamer Europa, from Liverpool,
via Halifax, arrived here at 2 o'clock this morn
ing. Her mails were forwarded by the early
train, which willbeduc in Philadelphia tonight.
The ship Wnlpole, which arrived hero yes.
January last, tile Captain and crew fifteen in Il
number, of the British barque Sir Colin Camp
bell, and landed them at Cape Town. The
barque sunk two hours after the crew were ta-
ken off
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
THE BURDELL MURDER TRIAL

NBw YoRK, May 1.-THE Burdell murder case
was opened this afternoon. DR.. Carnschan's
evidence stated that his theory of the whole af-
Two other witnesses were examined, whose tcs-
tiinony was wholly with reference to the alleged
marriage. Adjourned to Friday morning.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

NEW YoRE, May 1.-THE buildings on Segu-
enc Point, Staten Island, recently purchased by
the quarantine Commissioners, was destroyed
by fire about midnight, it was set on FIRE. Loss
$4,000.
ALBAHY, N. Y, May 1.-THE Steamer Baltic
took fire this morning. the flames, however,
were cxtinguished before doing any material
damage.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

VTTE have hand and are receiving daily large and
w complete assortment Of Hats and Csps, embracing
variety of style and price, And In view Of the
ereasp demand for nrtt class goods have paid
cuar attention to the OF such expressly
adapted the wants OF arrangements
With Eastern houses such that enabled rrniSh
the latest styles Of Hats and Caps INTRODUCED
And promise that the and beautiful
sprments well the hest qualities every description,
ART 70 be found establishment
The public respectfully invited call and examine
stock EeE spare pains give entire
apS e. %. HARPER SON.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

The New York Post, of the 9th, says: "The
late demand of Land Warrants, caused by the
sales in Iowa, on the 4th instant, having ceased
and dealers being appfehensive that many war
rants will be returned on the market from the
West, as a surplus has gone out, now refuse to
buy until further orders arc received,
1905 are quoted dullat 90, and 1905 and SOS
at 95.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

Pens! Pens 4! Fens!li
2OU RTEA ING NEW.
a. p BROWN has received superior lot OF Gold Pens
We which he had made under bis own supervision. They
made from gold redneed IL karAts b. combination
o. aoye, cannot beeQpaled for elaatciy and duras
bnty, BY any otsr eombnAtion Of metala Prbees are
moderate, aud every pen UaFTanted They MAJ Be known
by every pen being stamped 80 p RRoUN, NleelinG-n
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
INIINNATInN

AUGUSTA, Ga, May "a tremendous storm Of
wind and rain occurred at Mobile and vicinity,
on Friday and Saturday last. It is estimated
that two feet Of water fell on level. The city
was inundated, and several persons were drown
led by the flood. The supply Of drinking wa
ter and gas were shut off in consequence.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

PHILADELPHIA, May T-OOtton dull and prices favor buy.
eEs coyeTsesd taken on arrival at 81 g lbs Flour
advanced l26e per bb sales Of LOO bb4 80 2OO
rive Flour sold at S4,2S. SOubbls OOrnmta g.
43I, further adysnee Wheat scarce, and
for red and $ for white. wanted
active at 1lc Oats selling freely ut 6Oc In ProVsoas
change. Mess Pork Is selling at $23@424R5. Hams 29
18c; Sides 1149 &c; Shoulders 1UI Lard 141c
and 1Sc in kegs inseed on 75c. Whisky rmer $3.50
In ibis aud o3c In hhds.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

OxA SrmEE.-The ship carpenters of Gin
cinuatf, arc on strike for higher wages. They
have been receiving 50 and 81 % per day
They resolved to exact 50 so, or quit work.
The bosses would not accede to their demand,
and operations have been suspended in all The
yards.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08

LAND wAnnAxrs.-Tbe financial circular of
swceny, Rittcnhouse, FAINT & Co., of May 9th,
says that the demand for Land Warrants con-
tinues light, and prices have suddenly declined
four cents per acre. We quote The market dull
rs follows:
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
RIVER ANn WnAnnnP

P1TrsBuRou, May River 10 feet, falling
Weather clear and pleasant
CIxcINNAT1, May River rising rapidly
Weather clear and warm.
ST. LOUIS, May 7.-River swelling slightly at
this psint, the rise is supposed to come from the
upper Mississippi, as the Illinois and Missouri
are falling. Weather clear and warm.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
.Amerioan wines and Rran5v

american Wines and Brandy.
CtEetnagti bralds md Zqass ISL1Hd brdNdS.
CPARkiINtf OATAWBA,3 (Qaarts and Pints) The rival
~ oi'Frenoh Champagne 25Li 8 - p
,, still cATAWBA, Corresponding to German Hook
CATAwBA brandy, Distilled from CataRta VINE
Strictly pure for medical purposes uuTivaIsd.
DIRECTIONS.
Keep the Wines in horizontal Poafttoa In cellar
Il m sven temperature. =
In cold teedtaer tie SPARKLING WINES should be kent
for three days before usug ROOM or at the tenn
PeratuFe OF Hboat I0dereea, that the Wines well
warmed through.
Ice should never be used in SPARKLING =CATAwDA
WlSES, for u Injuries their favor, dilutes
the MnS thus destroying their character, The Rnesare
IL In Offering the above Wines to the notice OF the
American public, de1iFe persons no may
purchase them that they the strictly or THE
OATAWaA uAAPE free from and every aduter-
alton, and containing FeSulta
from the natural process Of fermentation.
The sPARkLING CATAWBA Is not made 10 IMIF1TR any
toreE article whatever; but lie designed just Il
e represented, an American Ap0 king wine, as
champagne u FRENCH Sparkling Riue.' Here the re-
semolanee ceases As The American Grape far rich
and tv In Its flavor, 1t makes delicious wine The
prejudice only and ineonsStent JudE
ment. = 2
The STILL WINE Is highly esteemed by Medical men As
most admirable tonic for invas, and for SAcRANR1FAL
The brandy lnAde from the OntaEba Craps differs In
material degree from oTd Ary RTeneh Brandy Of courses
but at the Same time POSSESSES those qualities
should superior article aud when
u y desired to have strictly pure Brandy medicinal
other her PHrp3lsS' 1t cannot be over est%stsd .F
Bridge Corner Dr1sEi,ts, Wheeling. Va,
Npt-dnW "A
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-05-08
FURTHER BY THE STEAMER EUROPE. !

PHILADELPHIA, May 7-Persion accounts of
the battle at Busliirc, say itlasted four days,
acknowledged loss 1000. British loss 1000.
The London Times says Lord Elgin's negota-
tions in China must be delayed, until the stea-
mer Task of Militia, and other ships are efectu-
ally completed.