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They clean melon.frames of these insects, and
why should they not perform the same friendly
offioe IN the drawing rooms of London citizens ?
Nothing but ignorant prejudice can prevent the
adoption of the excellent suggestion. And vet
the prejudice exists, and they are a loathed
species. Toads, time immemorial, have been
prosecuted by school boys, and you cannot wan
der through village on q summer day without
seeing defunct and fattened specimens of these
unofending creatures. Innocent of literature,
it would be tracing the cruelty of the urchins
to too high q source TO ascribe it to the ugly
and venomons" toad of Shakespeare, or the yet
more odious imagery of Milton. And yet from
the erroneous natural history of the two great
national poets, the idea may have originated,
and thus been handed down as q Evolutionary
odium from one race of schoolboys to another.
While teads are not truly venomous, and lack
the specific apparatus for producing venom
which really venomous reptiles are endowed
with, there is an irrtant secretion in the glands
of their skin which is more or less injurious.
When q dog really seizes toad, this glandular
huid u squirted ont, and his tongue and lips
are burned, as if with a strong acid.
I. The metamorphesis which frogs and toads
undergo is complete and remarkable. In their
tadpole condition, the respiration is performed
by means of gills, and is aquatic. In their
adult state, their gills are converted into true
lungs, and can breathe atmospheric air alone.
The spawn of frogs and toads is very distinguish.
able. The spawn of the former is found distribu.
ted throughout the whole mass of Jelly, while that
of the latter 10 seen arranged in long strings,
and generally in double rows.-BLacksoood-
Article, CuriOsities Of Natural History"
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THE TOAD AT HIS REPAST.

Few of our readers most probably have ever
observed the toad at his repast. 1t is perform
ed with electric rspidity, ard with more than
telegrammic precision. The tongue is doubled
back upon itself, and is tipped with glutinous
secretion. The moment the beetle comes with
in range, the tongue is shot forth with unerrng
aim, and quick as lightning the captive is with
drawn. They are invaluable in a garden. Mr..
Jesse, in his gleanings, complains of gardeners
destroying them, of savagely cutting them in
two with their spades. We hope not. Horti-
culturists of such "crass ignorance" ought
themselves to be extirpated. The beauty and
vigor of our fower-borders we have long as
cribed, in large measure, to a select family
of toads, which we teuderly protect, and some
of which have now reached patriarchal age.
Mr.. Jesse mentions that Mr.. Knight, the emf.
nent nurseryman, keeps large number of toads
in his stoves, for the purpose of destroying the
woodhce that infest his plants, and that they do
not seem at all affected by the heat, even when
it reaches 100 degrees. We are surprised at
this latter statement, which does not agree with
our observation. We have observed that the
toad in very hot weather seeks shelter under
foliage, or buries himself amongst the soft
mould. In the evening he emerges from his
concealment, and no doubt then employs his
protrusile tongue. Mr.. auckland mentions q
curious use of toads They are employed as
insecttraps. A brigade of maraudng toads are
conducted into the garden in the evening.
They make famous supper, but in the morn.
ing their chronological employer, by gentle
squeeze, compels them to disgorge their eve
ming meal, and in this way many curious and
rare specimens of minute nocturnal insects
have been obtained" "There is Just now"
says Mr.. auckland, "a plague of ants in many
of the London houses, which defy exsermina-
ton. Istrongly recommended those who are
troubled with these plaques to try whether a
toad or two won't help them" Most certainly.
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THE ORIGIN OF PIcKWICK.

In an introduction to a new and complete
popular edition of his writings, lately published
in England, Dickens thus tells us of the origin
of Pickwick, the foundation and still the glory
of his fame:
Il was young man of threeand-twenty when
the present publishers, attracted by some pieces
/ was at that time writing in the Morning
Chronicle newspaper, (of which one series had
lately been collected and published in two vol.
umes, illustrated by my esteemed friend, Mr..
George Cruikshank,) waited upon me, to pro-
pose q something that should be published in
shilling numbers-then only known to me, or,
believe, to anybody else, by dim recollection
of certain interminable novels in that form which
used to be carried about the country by peddlers,
and over some of which remember to have shed
innumerable tears before bad served my ap-
premiership to life. When opened my door in
Furnival's Inn to the managing partner who rep
resented the firm, 1 recognised him as the person
from whose hands / had bought, two or three years
previously, and whom had never seen before
or since, my fret copy of the magazine, in which
my & stefusion-dropped stealthily one evening"
at twilight, with fear and trembling, into dark
letter-box, in q dark Office, up dark court, in
Fleet street-appeared in all the glory of print !;
Oh which memorable occasion-how we'll recol
lect i'll walked down to Westminster Hail.
and turned into it for half an hour, because my
eyes were so dimmed with JOY and pride, that
they could not bear the street, and were not fit
to be seen there. told my visiter of the coin.
cidence, which we both hailed as coed omen,
and so fell to business.
"The idea propounded to me was, that the
monthly something ahould be vehicle for Ger.
tain plates to be executed by Mr.. Seymour; and
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{ bis interview With the " strange
> down at the Bag of Nails, that
An.pne rapid glance over the Jutur,
SMAfian stood in fidgetty but mute
fs4sh the usarest spproach to a
ghich shs was capable, turned to
tiPe sgsin, feeling painfully de
le Ssimple presence of "such a
Der eqnsl. " The big dogs shifted
d one, even more vulgar and dar-
tsfelloW, put q hinge paw on her
q hmud model there for her con
spd sdisRust. The burly young
dhb whip, and joked with Marian,
cted than real ease, while Marian
ief' sentences Ike dropping shot,
I Mrs. Doyeton oaressed, and be.
delighted in their failure son-in-law,
him before Rosa, and paraded
hih, ~ ooold have only happened
,eihouse Dale, where London girls
wsrs oequal3y scarce. But Rosa
70 psse1s2 She answered, Ger
/; spoken 70, but abe would moi
4 al her hosts endeavors to troi
would not go through the smallest
3. Itwas merely . speaking doll
Squire RAwlinson saw that day
I'D at the Bag CT Nails, and swore
'oundly, too. But somehow he want
! again, " if it was only to give her
ID a. she brought, and teach her
res with money in their pockets and
{ feet were equal to stuck up Lon
living as pauper lasses on others. I.
,wlinson went to the parsonage nex'
red at Rosa lounging on the sofa
distracted, as he would have stared
dame Tnssaud's wax-work figures
, came to the conclusion that " she
d fue creature, when ALPS said and
So
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The question then required on the res solutions
OF the majority of the committee, and, after re-
jectipg proposition to lay on the table, the
vote was finally taken. The first resolution
was rejected by a vote of 81 to Sc, and, on mo-
ton OF Mr.. Faulkner, the whole subject was laid
on the table by q vote of SO to 76.
Several private bills were passed; two re-
ports were made from the Committee on the
Judiciary in regard to the case of Judge Wat
rous, of Texas.
And, after some discussion on the subject of
Delegate from that portion of Minnesota
which now constitutes the Territory of Daco-
tab, the House adjourned about seven O'Clock.
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longing toe Aeoetm and nome - tutcnso. : SSyIns
travel alone. too; had planned . meeting OF whnn
could endure no witr ess.
Leaving my luggage et the etaeion.l wms .ssa
hcunewards, across Wetlkn<wn heIds. bus ,hs
nearer I approached, the more my courage isiiso
me. u WAS bright early afternoon pns 'n III
seemed to me something eerts 10 tne @ino, Shss
swept the sun-steeped fields. II heneim sho"u po
Ill. M.
paused at the garden gate saw no slgn o. ne
about tbs houae. paused longer yet before couio
bring myself 10 open the mouse uo-r
Ny heart stood stiil when knocked at the door
of nay husbands study; then II beat again 20 VIC.
lently that lost the sound OF his listiess cemc IN
l waited. slow, heavy step crosse the room the
dor opened-my husband stood before me.
Minute! my daring Come back 70 me OF ncr
own sccordsa He opened his arms vide. aiu no.
spring to him. | had lost all buoyaucy OF epirlt
now-all expectation OF rapture. Triumph Indeed.
La whatf In the sorrow stricken, weighed d. wn
aspect of my husband!
.ies, KeneIm, am come back" answered 60.
berly, stood before him, feeling very guilty and
ashamed sYos mnst hear ell now continued
at was for thisu4 put bundle of bank notes into
his hand -" -
"MY child. / DO net understand" He turned them
OYER With a perplex ed ais.s
Taarfnlly and hurriedly told him all.
Wnen pau,ed aad in nv dreaming had planned
that should be clasped In his arms, and hear MS
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IMPORTANT TO CONSUMERS OF


l. GAS.-The undersigned having purchased the
right to sell "GL2AsONo PATENT AM ERICAN
GAS BURNERS" in this city. fer the same to the
cit:z ms of Richmond with confidence, as the most
economical burner which has ever been presented
to the public The Construction of thes burners ia
such that the Mount of gas to be consumed can be
arranged to suit the pleasure of the consumer. and
This quantity cannot be at .cted by any wearing OF
burning out of the burner, while The expe ience of
al vino used them proves that the quantity Of
hight given by one of them IL greater. with the
same amount of gas, than from any other burners
ever us,d
As the season is approaching when there Is gene
rally great complaints OF large gas bills, this is the
best time TO apply the only preventative hich is
in the hands of the consumer, and We invite all
who wish to study economy iii the use of gas to
call at cur store and szamine these burners 2
others. suf ;ient TO estab ish the claims which
We present for these burners:
YALE COLLEGE LABORATORY. New Haven,
January % 1855 :
have tes ed Glea -on's Gas Burner by the Photo
meter and Registration Meter, and have also used
one Of them for two or three weeks over one OF my
The results of the examinations are as follows.
whist, by the PhotometsE: Gleas1n's Patent
American Burner, with the attachment for giving
steadincss to the flame; burning It. of gas per
ed gh, to E
equal to l2 inch. but the rate Of consump on was
regulated by the key until the REGISTER Meter read
4 feet per hour. b American Burn r, without At
MISUNDERSTANDING 10 feet FER hour: pressure
two inches; equailed also Is candles.
Mr. Glea on's contrivance TOR regulating the flow
of eas by the movable thimbIes inside the first cone
is we'll devised and skillfully construc ted arrange
ment. The attachment of hot metallic rods and u
glass to steady the fame has good effect for the
purpose designed aud thus ar auged have been
able to wrts by II several hours of an evening,
without fatigue to the eyes When "a full action. il
gives the fame a stead ness nearly equal to the
b'st Argand Burners. without the ncOnvenient heat
and ex pen of that form Of Burners.
Respectfully, Is. SILLIMAN, JR.
- EXCHANGE HOTEL Richmond. Val
August %, 1858. +
The undersigned, having used Gieason's Patent
Gas Burners in thu Exchange Hotel aud Ballard
blouse, for several mouths past. takes pleasure i'll
certifying to the steadiness and purity of the light
furn shed by them and above all to the economy in
the consume tion of gas secured by the same; for
after using them in all parts of the two honses
above named, the reduction in the gas bills, when
compared with corresponding months in previous
years. places the fact of saving of from % to 2
per cent. bey ond a doubt. cheerfully recommend
them to all pc sons who wish good steady light
with all consumption o: gas.
(Signed) JOHN BALLARD.
Ga A BARGAMfN
eS-1m Cor Main aud 10th sts.
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WE VIII hHVb ElAGp
CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, WINDOW
SHADES AND CURTAINS.
We are now prepared TO Offer to our friends, Gus.
toners, and buyers generally, for THIS FALLS
BUSINESS, the largest assortment of all the Goods
embraced an card dbore, that we have ever had
on exhibition at one tims Whilst the styles are
having been imported by ourselves, under the most
favorable circumstances, direct from the manufac-
turers in England and sci, cted with from the
best factories in this country, feel justified in de
caripg we can and oiU sell them at low prices
can.manufac,ure. can be purchased at any house in
the United States.
We cordially invite AL buyers and visitors to the
sity to examine our stock.
RICHARDSON Co,
Mt.
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A NTH1.ACITE COAL.-I shall receive,
Il ia few days, q cargo of RED ASH COAL. thai
Will be sold from the vessel very cheap for cash.
/ can now supply the public with OAK and PINE
WOOD at the following prices:
D, uohnei W e.J Pai' - =. my Wy 30
6rTen per cent off for cash.
Orders left at my office, 9th street and Ba-
sin Bank. or at my yard. at Central Depot. will
meet with prompt attention.
Sc 2o-lm JOHN stage
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GEO. A. BOOK, EEs

10y VETERINARY SURGEON. 1E1yS
Graduate of the Veterinarian College ofskssz:ss1
Hanover. GerinanyJ
Offers his professional services to the citizens of
Richmond and our surrounding counties. He treats
sill diseases Of animals in general and performs any
operations For further infvrmston abou: my abiii-
ties. see references.
Once corner of 9th and Broad streets.
REBeRENcEs.-J Balvtn kagianG Co, Or
Geo uavinzal, DR. Ro VIM Haxsll, DIR w Wilsoe.
John and George Gibson. Jas Mccarthy. Deia-
rue SIN
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NEW RIVER WHITE SUP HUR

M NV NJ En- W y " III " n
lN SpRTNGS-The Increasing popularity and "a.
trouage OF this place. exceed the present accomm mo.
dations. without the benert of Convenient access
A contract ba, en- made with responsible com-
psny, having much experience in such operati ms.
TO prepare New River for small steamboats, or GER
tainiy comfortable barges. in lime for another sea-
son. from the Central depot, on the Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad to the Springs, and some dis
lance below, the work being now in active progress
The Turnpike to connect this place with the salt.
Mountain Take. Tor Salt pond) will be finished in
a few weeks The magnificent scenery, fine sulphur
water beautiful river, with probable access by rail
road wafer. to all parts of the country, render an
increase Of its capital stock desirable to effect the
necessary improvements, or the tate OF portion
all to company desiring to engage in such bust
ness.
There IL attached to il one OF the best plantations
10 the country i've hundred acres sufficient for the
productions necessary for extensive accommodar
lions. The company has been regularly organized
uuder an act of incorporation. The original cost,
under the most unayorabi" circumstances, together
with subsequent impre vements. amounts to about
Is shares at 80 each. or $3l ,23n The present
owners are willing for the new stock to share in all
respects the advantages Of the old stock believing
that the additional facilities In buildings, hratng
baths &c. will much increase the Dividends on the
for very reasonable advance on the original cost,
In yalue.
Applications may be made 70 VIM. RG0LEsTON,
President and Proprietor; JNO 4 LANoASTeR
SON, OF w PUROkLL 90, Richmond: or VIM
PANNILL and PAUL HINTON. Petersburg.
Ue1-dkwlm
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- GUNS AND GUN
\ NERY.-A the season for Fall ~,
sport has arrived, and hurts. HSa

IN
~ ~ sport has arrived and hurt ASSE
@men are only waiting goodH ~
tides to enter the marshes and bag the sors We beg
remind them OF all that Is necessary 20 ensure
good time. First then, ytn WAIT good roxllN0
PILcgno Dutch csst iron affair. that may burst the
first FIRE and cripple tbs Sportsmap instead OF Kilt
ing the game-then ron wsnt SAFETY FLASK aaeh
a cannot be exploded BIZ accidental sparks with
these as foundation, get you good sRof RAG,
sufficient quar- tit; of No SHOT. or two CAMS
tiers Of DIAMOND GRAIN PowDgR. q few boxes Of ELY
WATER PROOF CAPS ard IHgMcAL Wars. PceKEr
FLASK and LEATHEaS CUP. then bic 10 the MARSHES,
jump into light fiat bottom beat. and with fair
tides aud q skiilful poleemsn. yoe msy pop over
sora after Sora, until you have more ihsn yoa want
For fear, however. thai Gu may miss tide or grow
weary OF shooting. he sure TO take With you yeGr
Pr HING TACKLE. for we have had many pleasant
hours with speckled. white ano ring PERCH. while
waiting for rise Of water. Or II yoa prefer hap
by hour In the woods let your RIFLE be Jour com,
paniou, and the myrales of squirrels 10 be iornd
every whe. e. will supply you with target practice,
by WY of varying the scenes Bat, The sports
man, We have no saeh outfit As yon recon m. ~,
what shall y do. Go at once to JAMES WALSH.
60 Main street, and IL he does not rig gu out Ia
the most eegant manner. and rpeu sat b terms 40
will sstound yor bytheir moderation. theD We con :
ess that we are no Judge Ct Shooting tyappinr. or
air prices, though we have teen devoted TO III. gun
End the line for quarter Of century. te s-dlm
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Z.
au so-ts Executrix Est. Of WmJ Morgan. dec

g. FOR RENT-Intendingt to remove
G:a t. the store recently occupied by Messrs Bin
ford MayoS Blair two doors above Ness s L Price
4 Co the store [ at present occupy. No IL Market
Bridge is for rent. This is of the best business
stands in the lower part of the CITY, and offer, rare
opportunity to any one wishing to engage in a re-
tail trade in almost any line of business To good
ment viii; be sold On moderate terms. Apply TO
mo u AGE, JR.
ga Ifs No 10 Market Bridge.
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COAL.

pITUMINOUS COAL, Of good quality
- for smiths work and for stationary nsines, for
sa,e by JNUJ WEkrH, Agent,
sc Ats Canal 10Th ct and Basin.
NTHRACITE COAL am now dis
L n charging from schrs Lydia Ogden and Alert
corner 18th ard Dock streets, GOO tons choice Ed
ASH COAL. Persons having engaged their Coal OF
me- will please be in readiness to receive it. All
others ia want of their winter supply will find it 10
their interest to give he call
WRIT ROBERTS,
Dealer in Anthracite and Clover Han Goals,
Offices corner 18th and Dock sts.,
Sc l6-St and Peter; burg Depot.
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o. 4 MOST DESIRABLE 4 E s l.

Sss 4 MOST DESIRABLE X l.
ss::s DENCE ON BROAD STREET FOR SALE
subscribers health being bad he desires 20 move
to the country and offers for sale, privately MS resi-
dence on Broa street. three doors above 10Th street,
The Dwelling is we'll built thTea story Brick House
front. a Wooden Por leo in rear. and commodlous
Office IN the basement. There are On tue LOT goo1
Kitchen, Meathouse. Stable and servants Iooins,ai'
teel neiR hborhood. 1t most convenient and de-
sirable location for private residence or Doaruing
house. or tor q pro essional gentleman the sub
scriber Offers also for sale. two SNAIL BricK Iene
ments, with Brick Kitchens. and building lot al
Joining on second street. north OF JACKSON strost
en- on the renaning payments it desired, the object
being to sell not to rent. The premises can De ex
amned by such as deere to purchase.
CO I'M RICHARD s CAUTHORN. NJ. d,
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~N FALL TR DE. 1855. II
80 GORGE SUNNI Err, ~
~ IMpORfKk AND pEALEk IN

CHINA. GLASS AND EARTREN HAhh
lNo ~ Pearl So. Richmens, Va A.
Invites the attention OF merchants visiting tbis
market, to his stock, comprising AS large and wen
assorted variety If Goods IS eau bs found IN any
house In this country.
ali the latest shapes and patterns Of CHINA,
Wits GRANITE. Printed. Fancy and Common
EARfHESWARE. Is OF his own mRscr tmgNs
ron; with every description Of Plain. Moulded ara
Cat GLASSWARE, from tbs best factories IN tnis
country.
tUikING GLASSES
BRITANNIA and PLATED GOODS
FANCY CHINA, TOYS. &c, &c.
The best quality Of efpSEWARE. At fsStofy
prices.
lie win Only say. tina. he Is PREPARED 10 on 70
the merehrnfs OF Virginia, North Caroins sau IeE
nessee, Inducements 70 perehas1 their scods 70
Rchmond-s quail 10 any that may be offered IN sny
Northern city add respectfully ssks IA sxAfaina-
ton Of his stock. .,.
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