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RS COAST PACKET STEAMED
g5s4gLssarn11 Bella DOnnn-ro and from Now Orlean

lEf4e Bella DOnnn-Io and from New Orleans,
Bayou Sara. Fort Adams, Wiiliamspor Port
Hudson and all intermediate landings, the BELLA DONNA
VIM McComb MASTER will her trips commencing
Saturday August 18TH and will continue throughout
leaving New Orleans every Saturday evening O'clock
and Bayou sara Wednesday evening
from Woodyille.
day morning.
R9-Pacular attention paid the receiving landing
passepgess and freight at all hours Of the day night
jy2gu HOLMES CLtJsS "A Tchonptoalas st.
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Leaves on WEDNESDAY, 2lth inst, at 3 p NJ
r.. - THE NEW LIGHT DR. AUGHT STEAMER
lSskA11t-rs silver Moon, ID. Glasscock, master, will
leave above for Bayou De ilaze, Old river
simmsport and all intermediate landings For freight pas
sage apply on board or 10
Jal4 F. MOORE ut J. & j. Nsrmentis.
j. S. PAGAUD Advertising Agent.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-01-18
FOR YAzoo RIVER.
Leaves on WEDNESDAY, 10th inst at5PM
~ REGULAR YAZOO RIVER PACKF

The fast running light draught passenger
- packet steamer Compromise, Ed Phelps,
at the wharf receiving freight and leave
positively above for LsioTe, Greenwood Sidon Tchua
NaEoo City, Saarta, and all intermediate landings and panN
tons on NaEoo river For freight passage apply board
The Oompromise will sign through for Yaabusha River
freEh win prlvege Of reshippng steamer JAS Jacobs
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National, Montgomery. from Shreveport.
DIR Batey Dugas, from LAtourehe.
Quapaw, nanley, from Arkansas River.
LaRiitte, Michel. from I.afourche.
Gladiator, Moore. from st Louis.
John Simonds, Church, from Memphis
John Roe, Leavenworth, from St Louis.
Bonita, Daniel, from Red River.
W Douglas. Tarbell. from Red River
Judah Touro, Ewing, from Camden.
Frank Steele, Brown, from Grand Prairie.
CD Jr, Vincent. from PlaquemiDe.
Ocean Spray, Marsh from st Louis
Empress Norton, from Louisville.
Blun City, Keeling from Ouachita River.
Belle Sulphur Ham, from Eagle Lake.
David Gibson, Mckinly, from Cincinnati.
Laurel Hill, Hooper. from Bayou Sara.
Cuba. Hern, from Mobile
Florida Hntchings. from Mobile
W Adams Marshall. from Vicksburg.
Mm BagAlex. SinnoIt from Mobile-IlAke end
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Leaves On 2 T !, l g inst, asPM;

SAFiHtp Bsenean Packet-The new light draught pas
senger packet steamer Bonita, W. II. Daniel
master Shields clerk will leave as above for Shreveport
Minden, hasco Mouth ioggy Bayou Campe Grand Ecore
ST. Maurice Alexandria, Gortons and all intermediate landing,
For freight or passage apply or ard.
IalS ]. s. PAGAUD Advertising Agent.
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From Bombay,

WAsH1NeToN, Feb. 22.-The Navy
Department this morning received al
vices from Commander Page, of the ship
Germantown, dated Bombay, Jan'y 9th.
He had learned from the American Con-
sui, DR.. Fly, that our commerc al af-
fairs are in a happy condition in all re-
spects.
The latter expressed himself much
gratifed at the appearance Of one of our
national vessels there after an absence Of
Is years Our trade was large there and
ct that time about Is ships loading and
discharging. Commander Page had been
visited by the Senior Captain of the
Imaum Of Muscat's navy, who was su-
perintendins the building Of a frigate 70,
his government.
Ths revelation in Inlia VS. npa-ly al
an end-that is Com Page believes the
fighting over, but the English will never
theless be compelled to keep large force
in India. They have now about 10000
troops in different parts of the country.
He had visited the authorities of Bombay
and met with every national and per-
soual courtesy
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New York Nj arkets.

New York, February 22.-Flour-
The market to-day was frm--with sales
of $500 barrels at $4.2Oa430 for Com
mon to Good State; Ohio $4.S5a5 90;
Southern $4.65a4 95.
Wheat--Is steady; sales of Southern
Red at 115a129c.
Corn-The market is heavy; sales of
$1,000 bushcls-Southcrn white at 69a7O
cents, and G8a70 cents for do. yellow.
Pork-The market to-day Is dull; with
sales of Mess at $16.G0a1G rs, and
Prime $500 ,
Beetle market is dull sales of
Re-packed Chicago at $11.00a13.00.
I.ard--Has declied 10; sales at 9la95
cents.
WhisSy-has declined 3l-sales tc-
day of Ohio at 221s23 cents.
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Burning OF the Pacific Hotel at
St. Louis.
TsN PERSONS K1LLnD-MANY WOUNDED.

! Tss PERSONS kIbLnD--XANT WOUNDED.
ST. Louis, Feb. 2O.-.A fire broke ou
in the Pacific Hotel about o'clock THU
morning, causing the greatest oonsterna-
ton among the bosrders. Ten persona
were killed, and many others seriously
| injured by leaping from the windows. -
This house is located near the depot of the
Pacific railroad, i'll the suburbs of the city,
and was destroyed The confusion at
| tendant upon this disaster is so great that
the names Of the killed and wounded have
not been ascertaiued
SECOND DISPATCH.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 20.--The burning Of
the Pacific Hotel proves to be Il more
serious calamity than was at first report
ed This morning there were about one
hundred persons in the house, between
forty aud fifty Of whom are missing -
The following are the names Of the per-
sons SO far known to be killed: Bruce
McNitt, Burk hardt Wurst, Pane Sterrel,
Mrs. Jenny Jones and child, all Of st.
Louis II. Hart Strong, Of Rochester, New
York ; Sanders Taylor, George Crane,
Miss Jones, residence unknown Charles
Davis, William Cunningham, Of Terre
Haute and Alton railroad Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubbard, Miss Hunter. Also, nine per-
sons who are in one of the rooms, whose
names are unknown, and negro boy.
The following persons were seriously
injured: James f. Geary, reporter of
the st. Louis Leader; Elihu Hayes, Of N.
Y; Jonathan Jones, Mr.. Towns, VIM.
Turner; Shape, the Waterman Of
the house.
The fire broke out ia the drug store
under the hotel, and the flames spread SO
rapidly that before the inmates could be
aroused, the stairways were enveloped in
fire and all egress was cut off except by
the windows. Many leaped from the
third-story and were horribly mapgled
or instantly killed Many were unable
even to reach the windows and were
burned to death in their rooms. Several
more bodies are supposed to be in the
ruins, and hundreds Of excited men are
energetically engaged in removing the
rubbish The wounded are promptly
taken in charge by their friends or sent
to the hospital, where their injuries are
Immediately attended to. Several Of
the wounded cannot possibly recover
The loss of property amounts to upwards
Of $4,000.
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From washington.

WAsnINGToN, Feb. 22d.-Senator Da-
Wis is still confined 70 the house by serious
illness. His symptoms have improved
this morning.
Senator Seward is among those who
are expected to speak at an early day on
the Kansas question in the Senate, which
it is supposed will be taken up on We'd:
nesday or Thursday.
Ex-Lieut' Rhind, who was on Friday
required to give security not to fight q
duel, was this morning arrested under
the Sd section of the anti-duelling law,
for posting Com. Boutwell,.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

WE are just in receipt of a lot of very r
w desirable goods, which we think a
we can offer as a great inducement to
purchasers, on account of remarkable low
price, for which we offer them; they are such
as Ladies Kid Congress Boots, Ladies Moroc-
co Boots, with and without heel, any ouanti-
ty of Misses Morocco Boots, and as nice as
can be had in the city. A superior quality
of Gents Cater Tops, remarkably low price.
Besides every other article of Ladies, Gents
and Misses goods in our line, which are neat
and serviceable. Our store is small, but we
have the goods, give us call and prove it.
at No. SS, Church street
We have small lot of Children's CATERS,
very pretty article, which we will sell low.
ia 2S WILKINS d co.
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GUNDRIEG-

q UNDRIES- ~.
- Fresh Tomatoes in cans at low figure
Genuine Olive Oil in Black Bottles
Bordeaux Oil in large and small Rottles
French English and American Mustard,
Andrews ana Durkies Yeast Powders,
Very Superior Green and Black Peas,
Genuine Laguyra and Old Java Coffee,
First rate Butter at % and 81 y cts.
English Dairy and Imitation English Cheese,
Wicker Baskets and Pals If every variety,
For sale at prices to suit purchasers.
GEO. X. 9sOODRIDGE,
fe No. G, Campbell's wharf
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BUFFALO, Feb. 22.--Mr. Foote, editor
of the Commercial Advertiser, of this
city, died here on Saturday evening. He
was Minister to Bogota under President
Harrison, and Minister to Vienna under
President Fillmore.
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NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 22.--The steam
ers Virginia, Mentank, James Montgom-
cry, Herman, and S. S. Prentiss, were
destroyed by fire opposite this city this
morning. Loss $4,000, covered by in
Surance.
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New York, Feb. 22-Thc Havana
correspondent of tho Times says that
the difficulties between Spain and Mex
leo have been adjusted, and that the
Spanish feet is under orders to return
home.
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Jeweiry, Fancy Goods &c.

AT AUCTION.
E0MMENCiNG this evening and contin-
~ uing every evening this week at No. 81,
Crawford street, we shall sell a large assort-
mont Of fine JEWELRY We name Gold
stone, Cameo, enamelled and plain Gold
Sets, Cuff Pins, finger Rings, and Gents
Breast Pins, Studs and Sieve Buttons. to-
gether with fine s Karat Cases Lever Wat
ches, and Silver do Also large variety
fancy goods, Cigars, India Rubber Overshocs,
&c. G. A. BENTON, Auct'r.
No. 81, Crawford street.
Portsmouth, Feb. l5-6t
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arrived below last night, but did not gel
up until this morning.
ENGLAND.
Parliament reaSsesnhled on The 4th
inst, When Lord Palmerston gavo notice
ola bill in regard to conspiracies to muir
der, which meets the refugee question. -
A bill had also been proposed giving au-
thority to Tbs East linda Company 10
raise loan Of not over &10,0o0,00o In
England.
The news from the continent ia unin-
portant. The affairs of India had claim
ed considerable attention from Parlia-
ment since assembling. Lord Palmer
ston gave notice of bill for the amend
ment of the government of India.
An address had been voted by beth
Houses of Parliament congratulating the
Queen on the marriage of the Princess
Royal
Mr. Roebeck asked Lord Palmerston,
whether any communications had passed
between France and England in regard to
the alien act, or for altering the criminal
code. lie spoke bitterly against Napo-
leon and the French officials.
Lord Palmerston acknowledged the re-
ceipt of dispatch calling the attention
of the government to the refugee ques-
,,,o,,4 ,,,o,,lI A. ,,hn+ l. thorr,l,+ G i, III
nrem ,s,s No answer had bean returned
&c vol ITe howovor rob,,ked Dnebuck's
on:lorobt
fhASoh'
The French Consuls are hereafter not
to grant passports to British subjects.
A decree has been issued investing
Prince Gerome Napoleon with the right
of attending the meeting of tho council
of State and presiding in the Emperor
absence.
SPAIN.
loauoo AZ, ;eo,o,1 ovta,d, +ha
y aeeiee ieIeu';y So % 49, uS'0a .i,o
al,'es'le' 0'i 'il0 vi vi y -''''' w cav
eoionieS'
NAPLES.
The trial of the Neapoltan revolt :
tionists of June last had been commenced
at s lerno.
,xn1,
~
There is nothing later either from In
dla or CHINA.
MARKETS..
LIVERPOOL. Feb. 6.-Cotton-Sales of
the week 1900 bales, including $500
bales sold on speculation and 1900 bales
for export. The market opened with q
slight advance on alt qualities, but this
was lost before the close of the market.
New Upland declined Lie. Sales of
Friday estimated at 5000 bales of which
1000 bales were for speculation and ex-
port. The market generally closed quiet.
Orleans fair "A; middling s 1915; Mo-
bile fair u; middling 81; Upland fair 7;
tmiddling CT. Stock in port $4,000
bales, Including 10000 bales American
cotton.
Manchester advlces are favorable, ana
prices have generally advanced.
Breadstuffs.-The market is very dull.
Flour and corn Of all qulllsles have slight
ly declined.
Richardson q Spence qsote:-flour
closed with declining tendency ana IS
neutrality-suspicious. are nominal.
Western canal 2os6a22s6d. Phlladelphla
and Baltimore 22s6da23; OHIO 25a27s;
Wheat closed steady but iirmer. Red
Western 5s9da6s; southern red 7a7s2d;
white southern 7a7s6d to 7a9d Tor cnolce.
Corn Is dull ana AL qualtloS nave slShs-
ly declined. Mixed and yellow SSs;
white 35s.
Provisiens.-beef Is steady. fork Is
heavy. Bacon ia, quiet and slightly low
er. Lard is heavy and all qualities slight
Produce.-Sugar closed buoyant, and
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Especially for the Ladies.

7 AIDES, those fine goodswe ordered For
Ia you have just arrived per Express /. Jm
Philadelphia. IN the lot are some extra fine
heeled morocco Boots, the neatest morocco
Boots that were ever brought into this mar
ket. Also some beautiful heeled Kid Slip
pers made up in the latest style, and some
without heels made up ditto.
f. w. SEABURY & SON,
fe16 No. IS, Market Sq.
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CHOICE BUCKWHEAT-Justt tho
" season for hot Baalcwheat Cakes, fresh
supply Pennsylvania Buckwheat just received
at the City Provision Store, and for sale low.
tel E. c. DEMING.
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Auction Sa7ag.
BY j. -. JOHNSON, Auction
HOUSE AND LOT AZ AarCTlNS.

by j. %. JOHN SON. AuGtioaeQr.
HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTION.
WASHING TON 'STREET PROPEE
POSITIVE SALE OF BEAUTIFUL REs1DEx
I'M SATURDAY, Feb. 9th. atI2l@o O'Clock
W precisely, shah sell at public auction
without reserve, ON the premises, that very
desirable family Residence, now owned and
occupied by Ferdinand BIGGER, Esq, situated
at the extreme South end Of Washington
street, East side, 80 feet front by q depth
OF $50 feet. The Housc is built fgooi ma
t:rials, upon the most modern plan, aud con-
tains rooms and passage below, AMI three
rooms above, has beautiful porch in front
and rear, large yard and garden, and all ne-
cessary out-houses, while the situation is one
of the most desirable. and to any person in
want of a good, neat and comfortable home,
an opportunity is here offered seldom to be
met with. Terms cash
J. b. JOHNSON, Auct'r.
Portsmouth, Feb 18th.
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %, noon.-Wea-
Their clear; ther. 281; baron. "a, 40; wind
N. w.
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TO THE OFFICERS OF THE NAVY.
GRIFFITH, WILSON e. co.
SIGN or THE PADDOCK,

= w EzoOM W OOs :
SIGN or THE PADDOCK,
NORFOLK, Va.
DEG leave to call attention of messes fit
ID ting out for sea, to their large and well
assorted stock of articles suited for use on
shipboard, such as
Knives without and with forks,
Albata spoons and Forks, Dish covers,
Chatting dishes, Walters, Hanging Lamps.
Casters, Coffee and Tea pots, Baskets,
Candlesticks, Sconces, Looking Glasses,
and a great many other articles, too numer-
GUS to mention, which they will be pleased to
exhibit.
Having had considerable experience in fit
ting out government vessels, together with
their position as government contractors,
enables them to offer these goods in large
quantities and at the lowest prices. Recol-
lect the place, No. II, East Side Market So.
Az GRIFFITH, WILSON g. Co.
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PHILADELPHIA, February 22.-Hon.
Judge Kane died in this city last even
ing.
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Certificates Extraordinary.
TO
SHERWOOD & YOUNG.

NO. II NUANUhE Do.
AGENTS FOR PALMETTO Brown FLOUR
gent With pleasure, inform you that
VI | have tried your Palmetto Brown, or
Graham Flour, and find it a most excellent
article for Dyspeptic persons; and further, |
have never known it to fail, if taken in sulfi-
Gent quantities to cure the worst case of hum
ger.
27 S. THUMBUG.
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Baltimore Advertise e.
w. r. TyGs1o1pTz5 & ~.
Corner of South ana Pratt s'1r'
~ e tE'i ~ A "a ~

w. J. E = 9 = & ~.
Corner of sScIitE ana pratt s'7fc@
fLFfi-in&b..
tn, .szeats MANtf''ACVuERS Of ma
60 'S-"'1 chine made netting for halidag
TetS, toin&s ard orhrj purposes also &il!ir2 ard
seine wine corks. leads &c, fishing rore f
crery variety, and Of superior quality made
eX!sHsSr fer fishing purposes.
~" Person Wanting a seine Of n partieu
lar depth, o. taperct. world confer layos
by giving times' notice beforehand, as il D.
lm,"ssible to have Ola hand all the Ii Os, Z
winch NAY be wanted; seines hung and ia. Ice
in thorough mns.acr.
TANNING AND TARNING.
We have buiIding and apparatus pue
poselY Tor Steam Tanning and Earring such
Netting as may nc wanted thus prepared :.
BY Jets of steam we force the Tan and Ia
into the body Of t}e Twino, and rake tn
process much more efectual for pr.teryino
the Net than the ordinary method
RGMARKs.-It Is always desirable to avoid
danger of delay, 20 have the orders for net
ting sent US some time before it is wanted. 1t
is impossible to anticipate the wants of all,
and we should be pleased to have order by
mai or otherwise, which we will fill exactl;
in compliance with the wants Of the customer.
Estimates Of cost of Seinos, any length Oh
depth, will be sent by mail on application. vi
oc sly W. j. II. g. co.
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60 EM <ezED
e q

sSA "a "a
4 IN Market Square the other night,
~ To take sleep thought it right,
But who the d should come that way,
But hungry Doctor in search of prey.
This Doctors pense.it being slack,
He swore cart had broke my back,
And then commenced without any reason,
To bleed me, in this damp cold season.
When | aroused did implore,
That he would take me in a store,
So into j. d. REEDS he took me,
And whilst in there the DR.. shook me,
And asked me what | wanted,
As looked up rig ut at the host,
And said are you the city Halter,
When REED saii yes, Oh what the mat
I've lost that II 1t, / regret to say,
| bought of yo the other dav.
50 quick and nand me such another,
That may hurry to my mother
need scarcely add j. D. REED did hand
me one OF his 81 Hats, which pronounce SUI
perior to any So Hat in town Of other 10 ike
fe
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Y. S. GUIOTS
"DYEING ESTABLISHMENT"

"DYEING ESTABLISHMENT"
WAS NOT IN THE LEAST IN
w jured blythe Fire, but is in active opera
ton as usual, and he is happy to inform his
patrons and the public in general, that he is
always ready to receive SILK TO BE DYED and
WArERED also Grape SHAwLs, CoATs, PANTS,
CARPETS and WooLLES CLOTHS, of every des-
cription, to Dye and Clean. Warranted to
lie done in the best manner.
re- Office at the old stand, corner of
Main and Fen Church streets.
Ia 27-2m.
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by VIRTUE of deed OF trust, dated
~ the 30th October 1857, and duly record
ed in Norfolk City Court, shall offer at
public Auction on the premises, opposite
lardy's Stables, at IL O'clock on SATUR-
DAY 9th, February, all property belonging
to +. d r. Hnntley, consisting Oft Horses,
double Carriage and harness, 4 Carts and
harnesses. VIM. II ROBERTS,
fe IL Trustee.
J. G.. POLLARD, Auctioneer.
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FOR 1855.

NALENI1N Els FOH 1906.
NEW STYLES, NEW PATTERNS, NEW
FANCIES-COMIC, GRAPHIC,
SPIRITED, SENTIMENTAL,
r AND SOME VERY
SEVERE. '-A
j. II. HATHAWAY,
Has just received a splendid supply of VAL
ENTINES, which he invites all patrons of
the Saint to call and examine. Those pur-
chasing to sell again, or in quantities, fur
nished at liberal discount
All tastes and all pockets suited. Call at
the
EMPORIUM OF ST. VALENTINE,
fe5 No. 81, Main st.
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At 4 S WIS.
Arrival of the steamer Africa

THREs DAYS LATER FROM EURoPg.
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AUCTION SALE
Of Four Valuable Building Lots.

A CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT
I'm SATURDAY. Feb. 9th, at about
~ 12A o'clock, shall sell at public auc-
ton, without reserve on the premises, all of
that valuable property situated at the Sou til
end of Washington street, adjoining the resi-
dence of Ferdinand Riegcr E'q., fronting
Washington street l20 feet by depth of $50
feet, which will be divided and sold into four
equal lots. J. B. JOHNSON, Auct'r.
Portsmouth, Feb 18TH
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Y OST.-About month since small
~ bunch of keys attached to steel ring.
Any information concerning them, thank
fully received.
fe IL +. ZANTZINGER.
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NOR SALE-A likely Negro Boy, six
H feet high, well framed, strictly honest,
intelligent, and well suited as porter or
house servant-would also make valuable
salesman in the market or retail store-
Apply at this Office. fe u
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New York, Feb. 21.-The steamer
Africa, with Liverpool dates TO the 9Th
arrived below last night but did not got
up until this morning.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1858-11-19
4 Grand Stairway,

A massive baluslrsdc Of bronze
vos, inr the private stairway of the
cspiiol extension Al Washington, has
be,a com, ,t-tci at Philadelphia, alter a
design by E,win Bauiin. Of that city
The Penasylraniaa describes is ms fol.
lows
al, is designed for the private stair
why inside tho building, by which
members ascend to the halls, four
flights in lens h, ma ing the h,ustrade
1862 feet. The balusirade contains
sven main hgures-a buck at full
spead, spread eagle Cull fronD OF the
haI'l.hsadrd kind, black eagle stoop.
ing, with rni'rd vinIS and open talons;
a boy recoiling from IN irntc rattle.
snake; n pigeons nest in a tree, with
the young hlrls in it, and the mother
ascending to il; and two fine figures Of
Cupid., III different postures, among
the scroll work. These are the only
main figures. There are, all through
the work, fine representations of the
pineapple, rhodoIendron, rose, lilac,
cnltop pant, Indian corn, sccacla, DC.
The plants and figures are all modelled
from liIc, and evidence great skill and
r,rc h1eliy to nature. All the scroll,
WI, Figures, &c, are OF the hea, lest anl
most massive style. Capt. Meies ho,
expressed himself not onlypeesedwith
hut proud OF it, and Lord Napier euo.
gised il as equal; If not superior, ,c
any thing OF the kind he had seen il
Europe"
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Origin Of the 4. T.. VS..

Many Of our readers have heard OF
the First Families of Virginia." hur
". We take il, know how the term orig.
mated. An exchange explains it thus;
"In tn, early settlement OF that State,
i, va. lound impossible to cuoni2e il
unless women went there. According
iy, a ship load was sent out. but no
plsntet was allowed II marry one oI
them until he had first paid one hundred
pounds OF tobacco for her pas age
When the second ship load came. NJ
one would pay more than seventy five
pounds Tor tho matrimonial privilege
except it were superio: article. Con
se1urntly the descendants OF all thos,
who were sold FOR one bundled pound,
81 tobacco we're ranked as the FIRST ami
lies, while tho'c who brought seventy
tvn pounds are now ranked ns the sec
onl lanilies and the reason why no on,
ran ever hld any of the secon tamilie,
isbecauss you cannot get a NWsinian I,
admit that his greal.great.grand ndmo,he
only brought seventy five pounds Of to
bacco.