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The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

THg UNCLAIMED PURSE OF GoLD.-.
The San Francisco Times says a purse Of
gold was left with the house of Bull, Baker
il Co., Shasta, some two or three years since
which has never been called for. 1t was de-
posted in the name of VIM. Lush. The
owner will probably never call for it, having
passed away, as have thousand of others in
Ibis land Of dark fales, through the agency Of
accident or disease, of whom there is neither
9tc nor record.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

TnE AGMYANo NAVY OF SPAIN. A Wash
ingjon letter writer to show that Spain i,
not the sick man" generally supposed, gives
certain s;aictics Of the country. The Span
ish population is 100000. The army
number 100000 men, The light regiments
armed with Name rifles and tie artillery
being one of the finest in the world. The
navy is Z. ioiio1s: Two l:ne o: battle ships,
10 guns, 1 steam irigates, l47 gus; steam
big, pivot guns; steam scaooncrs, 1G pivot
guns; lrigates, l03 guns; = eor' ettss, 81
guns; 10 brigs. 1876 guns schooDers, ! I
I ajle-wheaI ste mer &C. guns: % ditto lG8
guns, and nine s.ore-ships, % guns besides
gun boats aud tho usual small c'ait be'ong-
ing TO large fieet. Tho foreign commerce OF
Spain amour @ in 1885 10 > III, ,l5G,-40.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31
Che Garrisonbure 1t0eps'.osnt.
ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING.
TER Us

Two DOLLARS per annum in advance, or
Two DOLLARS and FlsTY CENTS a;ter the lapse of
two months.
No Subscription discontinued until al arrears are
settled, and an order to that effect
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square for the
fs Insertion and Fifty cents for each continuance,
(TEN LINES o. less constitute sQU.EE.) 4 liberal
deduction made 10 those who advertise by the year
and on long advertisements.
For announcing candidates 70? Parish Offices IS
will be charsed-ior all lcr oiiee., so, Invariably
in advance.
JcE PGtNr,SG executed wish ncltness and pUnc-
tualty. Payable on delivery.
All letters pertaining to the business Of 'ha estab
lishment to be adIscs Cd j. Q. A. TALrAsEEEo.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

PHESE remarkable Springs contain Sulphur,
Carbonic Acid, Soda and Iron; containin, the
ttues of Brighton, AK Ia Chapele, aud I:alvcrn
Europe, and of Bladon Ble Lick and Balston
Sa-as proved both by chemical analysis and By
s experience of hundreds Of invalids.
The Evans H0t el--situated on an eleya-
on few yards from the Springs, has been enlarged
III reftted for the accommodation of families, inva-
3 and the lovers of woodland paslinss. Its table
nnot be surpassed, and its bar is supplied with
= choicest liquors. The waters in thc vicinity
ord the finest fishing and bathing, and the jon
NOTED as the Paradise of Hunters.
EThe undersigned having this day purcha sed all
6e right, title and interest Of Nehry Evana, nhe
be proprictor) in and TO the aJore property ayais
knlse!f of this method to solicit q continuance OF
Ee very liberal patronage bestowed upon the iol-
er proprietor. TIlOS. ID. EVANS.
January 2G, 1883 - y
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31
4 BLooMISGToy DESpIsr.-The folowinc

4 BLooMINGTog DESpIsr.-The following
is copied fonr business circular Of an Hi
nos tooth puller at Bloomington
Beaero' 'eat Imstttuhoa--Dr. J. PAYNE der
tis', having once moe opened an office in
bloomington, will perform all operations
on teeth a. greatly reduced prices. A beau
tful silver cup will be presented to the per
son having the greatest number Of teeti
extracted-and spended gold watch viii
be awarded to tho one having the finest sci
of artlfi ia tsesh ins.r.ed. .dvanee EXTRACTED
for one dollar per- dozen. fsls.s
~.
II free to all who wish Il
up clubs. Address
fyR 4 RI WsInuk nHs,>ns "a
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

Es- The Illinois Baptist says that wor-
thv minister in Indiana, who had become
somewhat mixed up in land speculations, re-
Gently annuunced to his congregation at tb.
opening Of divine service, that his text would
be found in ''Paul's epistle to the Corinthians,
section four, yangt three. W's'
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

Fy' "Thank God" exclaimed Rabelais,
with an honest pride, as his friends we're
weeping around his deathbed, "if were to
die ten times over should never make c:y
cry hafso much as have made you laugh.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

EF An Irish boy complained one day of
the harsh treatment Of bis father. He
trates me as if was his son by another
father aud mother"
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

EF A loater left his wife in great rage,
telling her that he would never come back
till he was rich enough to come home in a
carriage. For once he kept his word--he
was trund!ed home in a wheel barrow!
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

EE- "Nho knows what day may bring
forth" as the Old man said, when he awoke
in the morning, and found himself in the
rll!tar
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

Eg- Webster was seriously inconveni-
ence while compiling bis dictionary, by com
ing across q man who religiously kept his
word
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

aJohn, who W., the wisest MANI
"Don't kpI@, sir"
"Yes. ,-,u do know, too-tell me-
"Wh, guess it was uncle Zeke, for father
sa,- he got everybody to trust him, ana
~asn't fool enough to pay no body
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g ! 4 y D I. Z .

Undernea,h this turf doth lie,
Back to back, my wife and (,
Generous stranger, sp.c the tear,
For could She speak, ] cannot hear,
Happier i..r than wheu in life
Free i,om noise ana fec from stri1e;
When the last trump the air shall fill,
II she gets up, Wjtost lie Sill!
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31
Cocal Advertisements.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

tuated in the healthful Pine Woods EsaA
near Little River and Catahoula Lake, LII
and accessible at all times by good Carriage
Road from Alexandria.
The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-03-31

To make an excellent jam-Squeeze six or
eight women nowadays, into common
atage-coach.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-11
Agritultural.
IL SUPER PHOSPHATE, OF LINZ,
MANUFACTURED FROM FORMULA OF

IL SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
MANUFACTURED FROM FORMULA OF
Di JAMES HIGGINS,
STATE CHEMIST OF MARYLAND.
EVERY LOT OFFERED FOR SALE REGULARLY
ANALYZED BY DRS. JAS. HIGGINS AND CHARLES
BICKELh,AND FULLY WARRANTED.
In introducing this -HLGHLEsA UTHENTICAT TED
FERTILIZERS the agriculturis of the United States,
for the 1855 forbear heightened remarks,
their intelligence is already informed of the value of
BONES TREATED WITH SULPHURIC ACID producing
the b phosphate of lime, and yielding SOLUBLE PHOS
PHORIC ACID, the efficient and indispensable nutri-
ment of plants.
As many preparations offered to the public styled
Super Phospate have for and the protection
of the agricultural community surrendered Drs
Higgins and Bckell the entire scientific feature of the
RHODES SUPER PHOSPHATE. OF LINE, and every lot
offered for sale regularly anyzed by them and reported
to the public, which conceive will be proper caution
to the agricultural community protect them from mpo
stion in the many spurious articles offered in the
market. n.
PAMPHLETS containing detailed account will be fur
nished on application or forwarded per mail
Packed in barrels and bags
Price $45 per ton.oE2 900 lbs.
Address, B.M RHODES L CO.,
fe22- -3m 141 West Pratt Street, Baltimore.
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PRICE TWO CENTS

If you had come to strangle me 1 could have done
nothing.
said, "'Who could against nightmare? the hag
don't mind your pistols your bible," Che always
had these on chair close to the side of his bed
| then talked other subjects until he was tolera
bly, composed, and so left him.
The conflicting accounts that came day by day
from the Morea distracted us; to ascertain the rea
state of things, l proposed to go there. Byron
urged me to stay until he went, so remained fo1
some time; but when he talked of leaving the ship
and taking house, | determined to be off,
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VTTNSI GIJNSII GUNSi!!

GUNS! GUNS!! GUNS!!!
" THE LARGBsr ASSORTMENT OF
GUNS RIFLES PISTOLS AND SPORTING APPARA.
TUS IN BALTIMORE.
Guns suitable for Deer, Duck, Turkey SQUIRREL and all
Bird Shooting Rifles of all sizes and patterns Colts Ar
my, Navy and Pocket Pistols; Warner's Aliens and 9TH
er Pistols Powder Flasks Shot Pouches, Game
Bags Caps Powder Shot Balls &C. in fact all Sporting
Goods in the greatest variety. Having received q
GOLD MEAL AND CERTIFICATE
OF the highest honors of the Maryland Institute for
cimens of his OWN MAKE of Guns he fatters himself,
bv prompt personal attention, to give satisfaction
and they may rely on getting good article.
No. 81 CALVERT STREET, and SO CHHAPsIDR.
ALEXANDER McC0MAS, GUNMAKRR.
Frf1blishsd 1843. mr63m.
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AW SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY
IL AT CAMBRIDGE, MASS.
The Instructors in this School are
Hon JOEL Rova Profess


Hon. JOEL PARKER LID, Royal Professor
Hon. THEoPHILUs PARSONS, LII. D., Dane Professor.
Hon. EMORY WAsHBURN, LII D. University Professor
The Of instruction embraces the various branches
OF the Common Law and of Equity, Admiralty, Com
mercia International and Constitutional Law, and the
Jurisprudence of the United States The Law Library
consists Of about IA 900 Volumes and works ap
pear they added and every effort is made to render il
complete.
Instruction is given by oral lectures and expostons
(and by rectations and examinations in connection with
them,) of which there ten every week Two Moot
Courts also holden in each week. at each of which
cause previously given is argued by four students
and opinion delivered by the Presiding Instructor.
Rooms and other facilities also provided for the Club
Courts and Assembly held weekly for practice in de-
bate, and acquiring knowedgeef parliamentary law and
proceedings.
Students may enter the School in any stage of their pro-
fessional studies mercantile pursuits and at the
menement Of either in the middle other part
term.
They at liberty to select what studies they will pur
according to their view of their wants and at
tainments
The Academical year, which commences Thursday,
six weeks after the third Wednesday in july is divided
into two terms of twenty weeks each with vacation of
six weeks at the end of each term.
During the Winter vacation, the Library is opened,
warmed and lighted for the use Of the members of the
School,
Applications for admission, for Catalogues or any
further information, may be made to either of the Profes
sors at Cambridge
Cambridge Mass, January, 1858 [d6t-1aw6m
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.ooU AND I0R PRINTTNG

Id BY THB EXTENSIVE
STEAM PROPELLED MACHINERY IN BALTIMORE,
NJ W Corner of Baltimore and Gay Streets
SHERWOOD Il CO.'S :.
BOOK AND JOB STEAM PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT.
We are prepared usual to execute to order every
CARDs CIRCTLARS, CATALOGUES, BILL HEADS,
BILLS LADING, BANK CHECKS,
And all Commercial
AND LEGAL BLANKS, HANDB1LLS, LABELS
Fer Druggists and others;
SHOWBILLS, PROGRAMMES, TICKETS, ETC,
For Exhibitions Concerts Balls and other purposes.
SPECIMENS SHOWN. a. =
Having annexed additional room, and made large
accessons to the facilities establishment
abed to compete respects accuracy and neaness low
prices and punctuay, with the most extensive Printing
Concerns in the country.
Being amply provided with Machinery Presses, Type,
Ornaments Be- including the latest improvements in
teras and apparatus appertaning to the Printing Bus
ness our patrons may confidently rely upon having their
work done to their satisfaction.
continuance of public patronage respectfully solicited
Orders for every description of ornate printing in Bronze
Gold or various Coors executed In neat STYLE feb22
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DR.. NJ. de Briceno, special Minister to the United
States from Venezuela to settle the Avez Island
claim, which has been pending for some time, has
been recalled by the Provisional Government of
General Castro. The claim will be settled in Car
accas, through the United States Minister, Mr..
Charles Eames, who is well acquainted with all its
details, and whose proceedings in the matter have
met the approval of our Government.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-11
FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SCALES.
THE UNDERSIGNED having purchased

l. the EXCLUSIVE AGENCY for the sale Of
FAIRBAN SEA LES
in the Southern States respectfully invite the attention of
the business world to the superiority of these Scales
every other description Of weighing machines in The
bearings broad knife edges placed polished steel
fdees dressed and leveed that the knife edge bearings
rest equally throughout their aohote length and in every
point skill and fidelity haze Obpiated all tendency to de-
rGn9ement and 1Uedr
These scales have been subjected to the SEVEREST
TESTS all the principal Railroads in the United States
and England and every branch Of business throughout
the world and their uniform and great durab
y have gained for them the reputation of being THE
STANDARD FROM WHICH THEREcCKN BE NO
APPEAL At the Worlds Fair in New York, and the last
four Exhibitions Of the Maryland Institute, they have
ceived the FIRST PREMIUMS.
In the OBren Reese, in the Court Of Common
Pleas October 1S54o Baltimore city the learned Judge
declared in open Court hat Fairbanks Scales being the
Government Standard and their accuracy hdcing been de-
errned beyond all question all legal must be decided
their faror" Wa prepared to fill orders for Counter,
Portable, Dormant, Hay, Coal, Railroad Canal, &C.,
SCALES, at manufacturers prices
]. A. WESTON CO.,
fe22-tf Al South Charles street,
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IMPORTANT FROM THE BRAzHs-From Rio we
have intelligence of the amicable settlement of the
difficulties between Paraguay and Brazil. BY the
provisions of the treaty of peace the rivers of Par
aguay are thrown open. To Brazil alone is conced-
ed the privilege of allowing vessels of to navi-
gate the rivers in squadrons of three.
The yellow fever prevailed at Rio, but the disease
had abated somewhat in the harbor.
From Buenos Ayres and Montevidee we learn that
General Urquiza had addressed most@conciatory
note tothe government at Buenos 4Ayres, fearing
thatFrance was>about to recognize the President of
that Republic.
The United States Consul at Montevideo had been
nsulted in the streets by noisy bands of tire popu-
lace, and severe newspaper attacks were made on
the Emperor of Brazil.
The Chamber of Justice in Montevidco had been
dismissed.
The Quinteros prisoners had been set at liverty
Heavy commercial faur, s, both in Montevideo
and Buenos Ayres, were spoken Of
The Montevideo markets had revived considera-
bly,, but -four very dull and lower.
There vessels loading for the United
States.
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ID A LIT IMOR E MANUFACTURED
II SH0VELS AND SPADES.
1000 dozen Hammered, Steel Point SH0vELS.
400 - ~ &" Fl" SPADES.
$50 N' IRON SPADES ..-
$50 SHEET IRON SH0VELS. ; .
200 =" GRAIN OR COAL SCOOPS.
Handsomely assorted, long and d handles Also BOYS
SPADES, extra bent and rivetted handles
For sale at lowest market prices by the Companys sole
Agents. THOMPSON L OUDESLtYS
No. 81 SoUrH GAY srRRRT.
Also large assortment of GAS and STEAM IRON TUB
ING, GALVANIZED TUBING, trust proof) B. G. WILL
DERS PATENT FIRE PROOF SAFES, with LA BELLE
LOCKS TESTED 22S times WITHOUT damage to contents
SCOTCH and AMERICAN PIG IRON, CAR WHEEL
COLD BLAST PIG IRON, 1000 tons) VIRGINIA PIC
LEAD SPELTER, INGOT COPPER, ROMAN AND
AMERICAN CEMENT, ENGLISH'AND RUSSIA SHEET
IRON, WELSH FIRE BRICKS, NOVA SCOTIA PAINT
&c, &c, apl2-lm
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OFFICE MARYLAND GAS COMPANY.

CORNER BALTIMORE AND ST. PAUL srREErs, UP STAIRS.
THIS COMPANY is furnishing the most
complete and only reliable Gas Machine for the
Private Houses Churches Hotels and Public Institutions
ever offered to the public.
By their comparative small cost and profitable working
results these Machines recommend themselves to the
tenton residents Of small towns and villages. Thous
ands of certificates from parties using Machines,
can be furnished. .t-
Apply at office of the Company, as above, by
or nv letter - fe22-6m.
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G0utation.


PATAPSC0 FEMALE INSTITUTE, MARYLAND.
TNHE TRUSTEES of the PatapSco Female
l. Institute to the public that the additional
in accordance with the suboned resolutions
pete. These improvements have not been made with
view to increase the school, but for the greater convent
ence and comfort of the usual number Of pupils.
The new chapel is a handsome and appropriate
structure for the exclusive Of the inmates of the In
sute and in all its arrangements is complete 1t
is furnished with organ of fine construction and
celent tone.
The administration of Mr. Archer for the past year and
the present has been attended with unprecedented
cess, and the Trustees feel themselves fully justified in
recommending the Institute to the continued favor Of the
South.
1t has eminence in heathfuness The pupils avoid
Ing the hand the deblitatng effects of Southern
climate and the other the rgors of the North
few OF the Interruptions incident to both these climates
1t is sufficiently the city of Baltimore to enjoy the
benefits of a city without any of its evils.
As an Institution Of learning has the advantage of
full organization, resident chaplain, and corps of
time time in the long experience those having charge
of the Institute.
The Trustees of the Paapsco Female Institute having
been duly notified by Mrs Lincoln Phelps of intention
to resign her office of principal the present
sor The eminent Of Mr. Archer in conducting for
many School for Young Ladies in the city of Ba
entities him to confidence person peculiarly
qualified to maintain the present nigh standing and insure
the permanent prosperity of the Institution and with this
view engaged in the erection of another building
Institute.
CHAS. W. DORSEY PRESIDENT. wM. DENNY, n
d. SECRETARY. T. WATKINS LIGON, E. HAMMOND,
JOHN. P. KENNEDY. fe22-dtf
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The Canadian government has sent out an explor-
ing party to the northwest. The party, composed
OF about thirty, went up on the North Star to Lake
superior, from whence they go north and west to
the Hudson Bay Territory. The expedition is
under the command of Mr.. Hind, of science
lie is to visit the head waters of the Saskatchew-
an, and it is probable that practicable route for
travel will ere long be opened from Fort William,
on Lake Superior, to Fort Caroy on Red river, the
estimated cost of which is f6,06O 1t is urged that
means of communication should be promptly opened
to the broad praires which lie beyond the Lake of
the Woods and Winnipeg, in order that Canadian
capital and labor may have outlet and field of re-
munerative enterprise in the great British North
west.
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J." Mttals, Yar0Ware, 1T.

ING METAL FOR SHIPS.
The subscriber has received the this celebrated
English Sheathing Metal, and has in hand, and will
keep supply of air sizes
LAMBERT CUTTINGS,
ap24U TR1 IS Buchanau,s Wharf
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Snsarantt Gulllpanits.
HOWARD FIRE INSURANCE CO,

HOWARD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
IL OF BALTIMORE.
1NSURES Dwellings, Furniture, Warehouses Goods
on storage, and Merchandise generally, against loss or
damage by fire Also Vessels and Cargoes in port
Offices. f. corner of HOWARD AND CLAY STREETS.
The Directors meet daily to answer applications.
ANDREW REESE, President
DIRECTORS.
JAS. NJ. PoUDRR, CHAs HOFFMAN
CHAs. W. GBoRGE, HENRY J. WKRDEBAUGH
WIN. ORTwINR. AUGUSTUS SHRIyRR,
SANL r. SMITH, N. BHNZINGBR,
AARON FHNToN, WV G. Power,
GHo P. THOMAS, ELISHA II. PERKINS,
GEORGE HARLAN WILLIAMS,
ap29-tf Secretary
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DENMEAD'S IRON WORKS.
A g. w. DENMEAD & SONS,
IN. BALTIMORE,
Locomotive and Stationary Steam Eng ne Builders, Iron
Founders General Machinsts and Boiler Makers.
@-Manufacturers Of Improved BLOW MACHINES
for Anthracite and Blast Furnaces SUGAR. GRIST
SAW and ROLLING MILLS
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LATER FROM FORT ARBUCkLE.-The Fort Smith
Times of the 21st ult., says Captain Cabell,
Quartermaster U. S. Army, arrived here on Thurs
day evening, five days from Arbuckle, reports all
quiet there, and no apprehensons Of an attack
from wild Indians. The report of Deawares hav-
ing possession of the Fort and drawing rations is
false. The public property is all safe, in good
order, and in charge of Ordnance Sergeant Rounds.
Capt G. heard nothing of the congregating of
is to be apprehended from them by emigrants, if
they are sufficiently strong, say thirty forty
in q train. 20.
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l. JOHN REESE, President
Y. p. DUHURST, Secretary
Corner of South and Second streets ap6-tf
NSU r A N CE AGAINST LOSS OF
Il RENTS BY FIRE.
THE NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
BA more
OPPIcB, No. 13 SOUTH STREET
Will make insurance against loss of Rent fire. on new
and most liberal principle They also continue insure
all descriptions of Property against loss or damage by
Fire.
JOHN B. SEIDENSTRICKER, President
DIRECTORS.
Job Smith, John W. Ross,
A A Chapman, Henry NJ. Bash,
Joseph W. Jenkins, VIM. Woodward,
VIM Head, Adam Denmead
\. J. Church, George Bartlett,
T. II. Sullivan, George Small
JOHN r. MAGRUDER,
mrZ9u
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St Joseph paper, of the 3Oth ult, says:-''We
learn from Major Baldwin, agent of the, Kikapoo
Indians at Kennekuk, who had an interview with
the Utah peace commissioners. Gov, Powell and
Major Mccullough, while encamped at his place, place.
that they are travelling in great splendor. lnGs s
have an escort of fifteen men, and eight splenpi pa
They expect to travel at the rate of sixty mics pc.
day, and will get their teams replenished al h0f'
I
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TELEGRAPHIC LINES OF THE WoRLD.--At the
American Scientific Association on Tuesday, Prof
Henry presented an extract of letter from Law
renee TurnbuN, Esq, on the Telegraph and Tele-
graphic Lines of the World.
',rhe most recent estimate of the lines in the
United States, in 1854 Al, ,392 miles, estimating
the increase at the rate of Il, 900 miles per annum
which is|below the average, the actual number of
miles of telegraph in the United States at the pres.
ent time is at1east S9;392 miles. This is the whole
number of miles traversed, but not the airline dis
tances, as may lie Seen by examining my report pub
number of miles in Europe is $1,000; in India TO-
600; South America 1000, and submarine lines of
Europe and America 1000 miles"
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DIFFICULTIES AT FoRT SCoTT - Captain Anderson
Wounded and has Horse Shot.-The following item of
news, taken from the Leavenworth Herald OF the
lst, will serve to correct the paragraph which we
published on Saturday, from the Leavenworth Led
ger. The engagement witha guerilla party by Cap
tain Anderson's company, took place on the Little
Osage instead of near Salt Lake The Herald saws:
News reached Fort Eeavenworth on Monday last.
by express, that a band of outlaws congregated on
the. Little Osage and a small detachment of United
States troops under command of Capt. Anderson,
had an engagement at arms. One soldier was kill
ed, and Capt. Anderson was wounded in the heshy
part of the leg, and his horse killed under him. 4
battery Of four guns, and one or two companies of
dragoonh were dispatched on Tuesday to the scene
of difficulties.