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OCULAR PACKETs
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ISSsssasGSssa1 WEEKLY MAIL LINE iR!AaSj5{8xes


ON TUESDAY, atom THURsDAYION SATURDAY al
T. NJ t5 p NJ. bP. NJ
The magnificent 0. The magnificent The magnificent IT.
States Mail packet u. s. mail packer states mail pncket
Princess, CaptnlV C X 5 b u r z Natchez. Captin
WILSON, VIII leave bpt D. NJ Whte,f r. feathers, will
or Donaldsonyie will leave for hon leave Donaldson
PaqueEnine Baton aldsonyille, Plaque e. Paquemine
souge ro hu1son mine Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Port
Bayou sara hed Fort Hudson Bayou Hudson Bayou Sara
Ser Landing fort Sara Red River Red River Landing
Adams, Nate Landing, Fort Ad Fort Adams NatceS
Waterproof Rodney, ana Natchez wa Waterproof Rodney
Joseph, Grand terproof Rodney Saint Joseph raud
Gun Warrenton and ST Joseps, Gran iuli WArrenon
YcksbuTg Gulf Warrenon sbure every SA-
IT, ESD AY, at Mili ken's b. end rItKDAY. at o.
O'Clock p lVicksburg, 1. clock p
The PRINCES S Providence Staek, The steamer lat
connects Vicks Isl and and Skin HEZ connects Al
burg with the steam " it his Land VieEsburg with the
or " ;. AID, and Pilehers Point, Ash steamer RANGER,
VIII ake freight Tor tons Landing and will take freight
all the landings Carolina Landing the landings
Yazoo river high etey on Ygzoo Tyeas hih
Ms Hteeh"oou at O'Clock 7, NJ. AS Greenwood at high
water
Inc ABOVE mentioned splendid Passenger packets will
their regular days without at the bonr Amounted All
business their will be- rontlv ana
alteuded "
These boats will not be responsible for any letter OF
containing money ewey other yauabes unless regular
os Of adng are taken specifying the value
me reght PAID Nor for vauRbles with
oy the passengers or contained in their baggage
forireight or passage apply on board, or 10
CARROLL, HOLMES CO.,
an =. Union Row, IS Carondeet ct.
u'O T. b. SMITH, No. Tehoupitoulas st.
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COMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, 4
- - City of New Orleans, July I, 1855
u ESOLVED, That the Comptroller be, an d
IL be Is hereby authorized and required give notice.
standing in the official JOURNAL that in accordance
with the ninth section Of ordinance No. 4 approved March
80 1854 the Council will pay any bill against the city unless
contracted under authority Of order from the Comptroller
In accordance with the ordinance referred to.
lsignedl f. L. TRACY,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen
[Signedl l.. II. PLACE,
President Board VI Aldermen.
Approved April %, 1856
lSgnedl JOHN l.. LEWIS, Mayor.
The attention of the Of the city and Of the public
respectfully called TO the foregoing resolution.
I. THEARD,
iylsH Comptroller City Of New Orleans.
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~ for sale-ketnoval from EspanRda street
n WALTkR l.. GAMPBEisL has purchased Nos. II and
tl5 BAfonns where he will be found early In the
@ with large lot Of Virginia and Maryland Negroes for
He preparing ample and healthy quarters tor the increased
business he intends conducting the coming The
location IA GraVier aronne street
which is the seund due charles Hotel
and Il convenient 20 ali the merchants and hotels
WALTRR l.. GA PBELl.,
n and rs BAronne street.
aull ly&N between 0rAvier aud CotnmOn
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CATTLE MARKET.

JEFFERSON CITY, April q
Tbs market os Hogs and good Cattle is in favor Of holders
with a limited stock offering.
-
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u. T TIE FIRST DU1k-tln = Few Days.
Specific solution for Gonorhe ueet Weakness
nary Affections; The Faculty Of Great Britain acknowledge
the discovery made
sribc H. and thousands OF effected Speedy
effect paasbe 10 the taste and invigorang system
Sole age tor the United Sates B. ABRAMS % Camp street.
New Orleans
ss- Beware Of eoartereiis The genuine OF
the age Is fal an
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ouAoHIrA RIYER.

Leaves SATURDAY, April s. at S Pa
, ~. REGULAR BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW
lAllItss PaeketIhe spendi en- rely new raining
ssss=szszs passenger packet Red Chief, j. G. shute
Kos clerk, will leave above positively for
Arkansas Line Kellys Landing Warwicks Landing
VILE Deace Landing int Pleasant Mouth bayou BarihOl-
omew, Trenton. Monroe Columbia Trinity all intermediate
landings the Black aud Ouachita river. Will through
bills for freight for AL landurs above the line with privilege
OF shipping By her keel boat built for this trade Apply
on board, or TO
g. l.. ROUNs 4 BRO, 2 Front street
ms j. x. PAGAUU Advertising agent.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, I,
City Of New Orleans March q, 1855 :
No. 1871.
Rcsoped That Comptroller and he hereby authorized
70 sell after days notice the official Journal
Tor The RELAXING Of that Of Levee street lying be,
Louisa street and the tobacco warehouses; in the Third District
OF the city OF New orleans the work be done IN accora
with specifications file In the Surye eee aud the ale
subject TO the approval rejection Of the mmon Council
lsignedl NJ SUMMERS
President Board Of Aldermen.
tSignedl }. MAGIuNI,
President Board of Assistant Aldermen.
Approved March g. 1858
Isignedl CHAS. NJ. WATERMAN, Mayor.
Notice is hereby given that on FRIDAY the 9th day Of
April lsSS will adudcate my Office II O'clock NJ The
above contract. ~
m2l lot T. rHEARD Comptroler.
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Alta X AP a S

Leaves every SATURDAY, at 1oelock, P. NJ.
VS.. ATTAKAPAS, VIA PLAQUEMINE,
HNIL4 The very light draaght well known fast running
packet steamer Cora, Thee Gripon, ma ter
will leave MaTtinsvle, Fausse Point, New Iberia,
Jeannereit Charrenyon Franklin Cenerve Pattersonylle,
and all intermediate landings on the ROUTE.
pN- All business entrusted 10 her care will be puncualy at
tended For freight passage. ply board
ms BALDWIN q CO., 5 Front Levee.
or DUPERTER. = YES n 90. Is Carondeet st.
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MOBlLE-Seaamer Carnndelet-94 bales r c Cum
innings dcoS0 Tarleton, Whiting Tull75 Rivrs Basse
Nbe-25 Gnrer, Harrison kco2 do Farley, Jurey 6co2
bales domestics Hardie &cosundes order-Tota $50
ha
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Leaves very SATURDAY, atop, NJ,
COAST PACKET STEAMER

Leaves SATURDAY, at Il, NJ,
r. COAST PACKET STEAMER
l6A5pnk.sS BeIIn DOnna-To and New Orleans,
49, bayou Fort Adams, WilliamspoTt, Port
Hudson all intermediate landings, the BELLA DONNA,
McComb MASTER will her old trips, commencing
Saturday August 18TH and will continue throughout the
leaving Orleans every Saturday evening" O'Clock,
Bayou Sara Wednesday evening the arrival OF the
from Wo0dville.
EA clerk will the Levee redeive freight Thurs
day morning.
Pacular attention paid the receiving and landing of
and freight all hours of the day and night
jy2gH HOLMES & CIAUSS, u Tchoupionlas st,
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ARKANsAs RIVER.

Leaves on TUESDAY, 9th instant. ar6P.M
IT, - REGULAR KANSAS RIVER
lE4xIkts1@ Packe-Fur Fort smith, V.n Buren, ozark
kosevle, Spadra 81 H.. Norrisiown Dardanele
LewisUuf Little Rock Pine al int redae land
ingsIhs new light dau h packet steamer DarianelIe,
l.. Chapman, muster, and H. C. clerk will leave AZ
above. For freight passage apply y boafd.
az j. =. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent
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WINES AND IL aUORs.


AIARETr BRANDh-THE UNDERSIGNED, dui,
WI appointed Agent for the old established house Of AR
BOUIN MARETr co. for the of their very superior
Brandes, also Importer Justly celebrated PoutneJ
Brandy receive either the low
market prices Cognnc shipped direct port IL
the Union supply constantly Samples be
the Of
s. WOLFF
NIL ly Corner OF Gravier street and New Levee.
NE1-IONDEILE GREEN SEAL WINE
SDHeet upoaton from Rheims Fpr sale in lots to suit The
trade. Orders received and transmitted by
A. A. NENlNS Co.,
Jals SIN No. 90 GrAvier street.
CHAMPhGNE AtsENCY-NOET CHANDoNk
~ Fieur de sery Oil de Perdrx, VerSenas and Vim mpe
rial.
JULES MUMM's a CO.'S Anchor, verEenay, Cabinet and
Imperial.
The authorised receive orders liberal terms
importation named Cham
pagne and socs the attention Of dealers ia general stock
always on hand Samples can be seen Rt the office Of
s. WOLFF,
nil ly Corner of Gravier street and New Lsvee.
SAZEnAC BHANDIES Ms HAVE A IOOp
- supply hand receiving by direct Importation
additions stock Of this celebrated highly
favored brand We have 1873 in eighth pipes 1875 in eighth
quarter pipes 1902 1903 in half quarter
pipes We invite attention Of the trade
generally this article pure and unadueraiea sale
on New York terms and prices, BY
WIN. E. LBYERICH CO., "a Old Levee st.,
ole ly sNle Agents in this city.
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REGULAR RFD RIVER PAcKF

lEsAni1 FOR Shreveport, tiraud Bayou Grand Ecore
s. Maurice, Cotile, Alexandria Gordon's Land
ing and all landings Red The fine and
senger packet X. w. Adams, J. o. Graft, master, NJ
langhoru, clerk will leave New Orleans for the above,
throughout the season, alternate THURSDAYS, leaving
THURSDAY, the sih and ~ OF April.
THURSDAY. the 9th AMI 21h Of May.
THURSDAY. the Sd and l7th Of June.
For freight or pa sage apply on board.
m9q j. s PAGAUD. Advertising Agent.
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Leaves on SATURDAY, April g. at5PM
IT, KENULAK AMnEN PACk ET-TL

IT, AMT1EN
lEKlHp4 splendid and magni1 running passenger
5ksssssass-szssh packet ". W. Farmer, John
Glenn, in place Of the Paul Jonss will leave posi-
lively above. Or Camden Beach HIS, Champ sEnolle Iren
nn Monroe Harrsonburg, an intermediate landings on
Ouacha and Black rivers For freight passage apply
bOurd
u29 J. g. PAGAUD. Advertising Agent.
The Farmer has been thoroughly repated purchased
prssy for the above trade aud will continue during
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-03


H. 7. LONSDALE, son 4 CO.,
Coffee Brokers, 50 Gravie street.
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n W.LYTLE, PROPRIETOR OF THE FOLLOW.
VI ing Warehouses prepared accommodate those
DESTROYS Of obtaining Storage, having large and
mOdous buildings special adapted for the various ces
From their proximity the river and shipping
and the facilities afforded for loading unloading with
diminished risk Of FIRE. being all Fire Proo
abled 70 offer advantages not heretofore attained:
DELTA WAREHOUSE A. the rver-For Grain and other
Produce, corner Of Front and Lafayette streets
MERCHANTS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Warehouse in the
Of Delta.
WABASH wARsuoUsE-FOr Lard and Bacon, Fulton
HOME wAREHoUsE-FOr Coffee alone Fulton street. near
Poydras
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Leaves on MoNt,Ay, hr,ii 9Th, Ct q,flocs PaNi

Leaves on MONDAY, Anril 5th, ut O'Clock P, NJ,
Np--. MEMPHIS AND Ne ORLEANS
EhlSnt,G Packet Line-Munday Packet For Memphis
and all the Bsnds-The tine passenger packet
steamer fen Franklin, Capt j. d. clarke, win receive
freight Saturday morning, at the foot of Grod street and
will leave as above For freight pasaga apply board
to j. ii. FkELlGH,
Office under ST Charles Hotel.
nThs line connects Mt Napol-on with regular packets for
the White and Arka as rivers Memphis with superior
packets for ST. Louis and for Louisville,
k-Adams Express carried regularly by this line. mO
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Leaves every WEDNESDAY, M5e'eloek 7. NJ.
~ RE- ULAR wEDN u ID A


Il. w. Powell. j. H. kstis, master, will
leave Lake Washington Grand Lake. Carolina Landing,
Ashton, Pitchers Point skpwith, Landing Lake Providence
Camack's Landing, Miken's Bend, Veksng, Grand 1nlf,
Rodney, Nstchez Fort Adams Red River Landing, Bayou
Sara Port Hudson, Baton Rouge Paquemne aud Donaldson
vile above The r. W. Powell will take freight
and sgn through bills of adng with privilege. freight
passage apply on board or TO T. b. SMITH, Agent
se3 TchdupitoulRs street.
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A CARD-BURNET HOUSE, CINCINNATI, o.
The subscriber takes this opportunity of greeting his old
friends, and The public generally and begs leave 10
slate that the above magnificent
ami otherwise the finest AmereRwi henceforh be
Quoted scale Of enlarged ibersiy and accommodation
worthy It's widely extended reputation
In sympathy with the spirit OF retrenchment and economy
rendered imperative by the trngeny Of the times and per
yang all the price Of daily board will from this date
be reduced to Two Dollars.
The advantages Of urne House all other Hotels IN
Cnei NATL manifold among which more liberal and
eleg arche and easily accessible offices OF
bic convenience the Dining Rooms and Ladies' Draw
ing In America. The most liberal arrangement for tax
Ing In the twenty four central
Of situation close proximity to all prominent places Of
business
Trusting to recognition of important advantages
main very truly yours =, 90, v,,.x
fe22 \. H. COLEMAN.
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Leaves on FRIDAY. Arms n5P-N

Leaves on FhlDA1, April y Al L. VI.
, IT, REGULAR GRAND ECORE AND
k6AlkAl5 NatehtOches Pasket-The new, One, fast
fsssasssb ming magnificent passenger packet steamer
Ho plde- Jno O. Dowiy, master, g. j. BArstow clerk,
will leave as above positively for Grand Ecore Nactoches
Alexandria, Collie IT. Maurice. Faveons Durands Buxton,
aud Montgomery, Goons Landing, Bar bins Landing Nor
mans Landing, and all intermediate landings Red via
Game Little rivers For freight apply board
GEO. D. HIfE co.,
Front street.
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Leaves FRIDAY, On INST. orlock z. NJ.
MEMPHIS AND NEW ORLEANS
6uSTfss Packet Liue-For Memphis and the Bends-The
sssssss4 hrst-clHss II. II. w. HIll, Captain
j. H. Newell, will reeeve freight Wednesday the
girod aid will leave above. Forreght passage
apply ON board, or to J. II. FkEL1GH,
Office under the Charles Hotel.
RThs Line Napoleon with regular Packets FOR
the Arkansas and White rivers and Memphis with superior
Packets for st. Louis and Louisville.
R5- Adams Express carried regularly by This Line. a3
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leaves on wEDNFsD tY. TIN inst, at5PM
49,. FOR SIRkVEPORIt DIRECT

IA The fine fast running passenger packet steamer
7Asi'sssszA National, r. Montgomery, master, j. H.
Beard, clerk VIII leave above for shreveport Grand
Bayou Grand Ecoe St. aurice Cotle Alexandria Gorons
Landing and all intermediate landings Red river For
freight passage apply on bOud.
R9- The National will Hke freight for Upper Red
river to be reshpped Reub While and Effort
a3 j. \, PAGAUD Advertising Agent.
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Leaves on WEDNESDAY April IA NbPM
KXas.. RElsULAR III, hN EHukI Packet

IT, - REGULAR -HRhYsPuRr PACKET
lEtkM The elegant aud and swift running
senger packet steamer Duke Samuel Apple
master r. " Cellos, clerk will positively leave above
for Shreveport Grand Bayou, COucnatta Campte Grand
Eeoe 81 Maurice Mougouery Alexandra, Cote Normans
Landing Gortn's Landing Tarhn's Landing and all
diAe anngs Red river For freight passage, having
unsurpassed accom- modations. apply board.
GEO u. HIrE Co,
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UPPER MIssIssIPPI.
Leaves on SATURDAY. Arm 3. at5PM
Sc FOR ST. LOUIS, CAIRO, HICK-

s4ElrS,.sS man. New Madri Memphis, Napoleon and Ill
aazs=szA intermediate andingsThe new. light draueht
running elegant passenger packet Flying
Cloud, j. Robinson MASTER Rob Philips, Jerk viii
above. For freight or passage apply on board.
m3l j. 4. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
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Leaves On SATURDAY April loth At
ST. Louis, Cairo aud New Orb HAilrond Line
~ REGULAR CAIRO AND ST. LOUIS
EkIIp - passenger packet he due regular passenger
fsss-s=zas packet Pennsylvania, Capt. John Kline
feeT the and all intermediate landings
above. For freight passage, apply IN beard
BELL, BUCHANAN a CO. Agents.
81 Poydas street
plan of her cabin and by
anny wing % the agrnts. m22
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STEAMBOAT DEPARTURES.
Leaves Q. sATusnAY, ! A :, q s i@sRiM. a,

lhaQNtrs Bayou, ST. Maurice Camptu, Grand Eeore Al
- exandria and GOrtons lhndlng-Ihe elegant
swim running passenger pAeke steamer T. r., tAlm
ball, W. w. Mihenbury MASTER c. y, Shields, clerk VIII
leave for the all intermediate landings above
For freight passage, apply on bIerd.
j.. \. PAfiAUn, Advertising Agent.
Es-The p F. Kimball viii take freight Tor Jefferson Port
addo all places above The Raft reshpping the light
draft Hum Howell. Reub White and Effort.
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& L. koaus Bro Low Water Through Line
The Ezra NO. 1, Kouus, master, " u give
through aus Of adng to all landings above the Raft Pine
Buis, noaSsyie KiHmchla Wrghts Rowland, Lanespor,
Fulton Dodey'E Ferry Spfnghank Albany Shreveport Grand
Ecure Arxar and all way landings. For further nfor-
@. L. KOUNs BRO, 2Front street,
api J. s. PAGAUD, Advertising Agent.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-22

A HONE IN THE CoUYTY.--The
truth is, people are beginning TO discover
that good farm, paid for, or not cncum-
-bered tosuch an extent rs to dampen the
energies of the owner, continues to be, as
of old, the best investment for age. IL
is always thcre"-the mainstay, the unr
failing support of the beloved ones + our
hearts, whose sHstcnalee mll welfare
should never be allowed 20 depend cxclu-
sively upon the fluctuations aud uncer-
tainties Of trade. Thcrc is cbarm sur
rounding the homestead, homcIy though
it be, that penetrates every crevice Of the
heart, and binds us to its precious and
familiarprecincts with a magnetic inhu-
,ence. Oh, FOR a free, good old home in
the country, away from the struggles Of
business, The haste to be rich, the unseen
pitfalls into which the ignis fat-u-@ G!
gold IS leading men, and all tho other
surroundings Of an spreal,. fictitious life.
Eme,v's Journal
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-22

CANADIAN PACIFIC RALwAY.-Peti-
tons are in circulation in Canada for a
charter for a railroad to the Pacific. The
proposed route starts at Montreal, and
runs thence by way of Bytown and the
valley of the Ottawa, crossing French
River between Nepessing and Georgian
Bay, and crossing the st. Mary's at the
Saul tits expected to connect with road
through the Upper Peninsula of Miehi-
gan, thence through Wisconsin and Min
nesota. At st. Paul to connect with the
minnesota and Northern Pacific Rail
way" already chartered and in process Of
construction. Tho ultimate hope is. Of
course to push the line west from Mime
sofa, through practicable mountain passes
to The valley OF the Columbia River.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-22
lst. Stop grumbling.

ISL. otOp BrufnOlihg.
I'd. Get up two hours earlier in the
morning, and begin to do something out
side Of your regular profession.
Sd. Stop grlmbling. II
4tb Mind your own business, and
with all your might. Let other people
alone.
5th. Stop grumbling.
9th. Live within your means. Sell
Your horse. Give away or kill your dog.
9TH. Stop grumbling.
.Stb. Smoke your cigars through an air
tight stove. Eat with moderation aud
go to bed carly.
9th. Stop grumbling.
10th. Talk less of your own peculiar
gifts and virtues, and more Of those Of
your friends and neighbors.
18th. Stop grumbling.
18th. Do all you can to make others
happy. Be cheerful. Bend your neck
and back more frequently when you pass
those outside of select. circles" Fulfill
your promises. Pay your debts. BE
yourself all you would see in others. BE
a good mana true christian, and then
YOU cannot help to stop grumbling.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-22

1872, l,s,-s.Jas Ms,~yIEGSSi7i, He HE
American consul in Japan speaks most
Interestingly of the feats of the jugglers,
and of the theatres of Yedo, rs well as
of the extensive stores. lie says that
the Prince of Cinano, (Cinano no-Kami)
to whose particular care the Emperor con-
fided his c, mtort and amusement, fancy
ing that he was having a dull time in the
immense house that had been appropria-
ted to him, called up some Of his juggleri
to perform before him, and help him to
pass it. One of them was the "Ander-
son" of Japan; bis feats were so wonder
full that we are almost afraid to write
them.
No. l. He took an ordinary boys top,
spun it in the air, caught it in his hand
and then placed it (still spinning) upon
the edge of n sword, near the hilt. Then
he dropped the sword point little, and
the top moved slowly towards it. Ar
rived at the very end the hit was lower
ed and the top brought back. AS usual
the sword was dangerously sharp.
No. 2 Was also performed with tho
top. He spun it in the air, and ther
threw the end of the string back toward
it with such accuracy that it was caught
up and wound itself already for another
cast BY the fimoit had done this it hat
reached his hand and was ready for an
other spin.
No. 8 Was still performed with the top
There was an upright pole, upon the sum
nit Of which was perched little hoGs,
with very large front door. The toI
was spun, made TO climb The pole, knocI
open the said front door, and disappear
As well as l can remember, the hand enC
Of the string was fastened near the door
so that this was almost repetition of Oh,
sclf-winding feat.
But feat No. 4 was something evel
more astonishing than all this. He tool
two paper butterflies, armed himself witt
hcusual paper fan, threw them into tn
air, aud then, tanning gently, kept then
| flying about him as if they had been alive
He can make them alight whereye
You wish try him." remarked the Ka
Imi through the interpreter.
Mr. II. requested that one mightaligh
Upon each ear Of tho juggler. No soonc
expressed than compiled with. Cent
lundulations Of the fan waved them slow
ly to the required points, and there lef
| them comfortably seated. Now, whethe
this command over pieces Of paper wa
obtained simply by current air, rby Oh
power Of a concealed magnet, Mr.. II
| could not tell or ascertain. Ono thing
however, was certain---the Potcer co
There,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-22

A LEGACY IN BREAD.-Mr. Theodore
Atkinson. formerly one Of the most veal
thy men in New Hampshire, and who
died at Portsmouth in 1779,at the age Of
50 years, left legacy of about q thou
sand dollars to the Episcopal Church in
Portsmouth, to be expended in bread to
be distributed on Sunday 10 the poor Of
tho parish. Their distribution of a dollars
worth of bread every Sabbath has now
been regularly made for about eighty
years, in which time about FIVE thousand
dollars have thus been expended, and the
well devised fund is unimpaired.