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COURT OF CLAIMS.
DECEMBER 20. 1853.

On motion Of r. w. Thompson. esq.,, Hon. James
Cooper, of Philadelphia, was sworn an attorney #
this court
Lydia Crugcr, executrix Of Moses Shepard u.s. The Uni
ted States This being called for reargument Walter
$. Cox, esq, argued it on the part of the petitioner ;
Mr.. McPherson deputy solicitor, the part the Uni
ted States; when the was submitted
Adjourned until Monday, the Sd day of January next
II O clock IN.
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PUBLISHED DY RIQUEsT.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Dec. 81, 1853.
We, the undersigned having been called upon as ply
scians, professionally to attend the Hon VIM. Mont
gomery after the rencontre between him and Hon VIM H.
English do hereby certify, that made full examine
ton of the confusion on Mr. Montgomery's head and
have no hesitation in dcc rng that the marks ncontes-
taby prove that the blow struck by some person
standing behind him. There no bruse OF mark in
front whatever.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1865.
business Notice.

Of The Union establishment proposed
wall be c0ducted strictly cash all
The collection subscriptions Ion the ln0n
payments sh0ald date
sept W. O. tenh who authorized
ia Delaware, Mar land, ald Virginia
wAsniSGIoS, March rs, ls5s--H
foregoing any agents or ooe
employ OF have emp CIV
those oaj aha have performed parts
c0DntTy 40 II
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


The SPEAKER laid before the House communication
from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting
OF the disbursements for the Indians for the year ending
June 30, 1858 which laid the table and ordered
TO be printed
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
Mr. WAsHBURNE, of Wisconsin, found himself repre-.
sented in the Globe Of Saturday last having he had
no doubt the citizens of Alabama were brave as had
been illustrated ''by their representatives to-day He
applied his language exclusively to the member who
addressed tho House, Mrs sIlonmH
THE MASSACHUSETTS CLAIMS.
Mr. CHAFFEE of Massachusetts, asked leave to intro
duce resolution directing the Committee Military At
fairs TO inquire into the cxpcdcncy of making appro-
paton to satisfy the claim of Massachusetts for advances
TO the United States in the of 1872 with Great Brit
ain audited and reported to the House under resolus
lion in May 1926.
\ Mr.. HUGHES, of Indiana objected
Mr. CHAFFEE moved that there bc suspension OF the
rules. ft.si
Mr. PHELPS of Missouri, said there was already one
proposition TO suspend the rules pending and therefore
the motion not in order He hoped the pension bill
pending In Committee of thu Whole would be disposed of
that they could take up the Presidents message. All
this could be DONE and the pension appropriation BILL
and the bill for the support of the Military Academy du-
ring the next year could be passed. before the close of the
week, il they would pursue this He presumed
there would be very little discussion upon them.
THE Ssxr
The CHAIR then stated the question to be upon the
molten Of Mr. HrGHEs of Indiana to suspend the rules TO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

CoURrIsG THE WIDOW AND MARRYING THE
DAgGnTER.-A romantic affair came of in Phil
adelphia last week, the particulars are thus re-
lIted:
Mrs. B, handsome and rich widow.
and the mother Of q pretty daughter of fifteen
sammers, by some means became acQuainted
with young carpenter, who, aithough fne
looking man, was In rather poor circumstances
The carpenter visited the lady's residence very
frequently, gallanted her to church, the thea
tres, 6c., scarcely ever paying any marked at
tention to the daughter, who sometimes accom-
panied them. Madame Rumor, with her thou
sand tongues, soon noiSed ii that the carpenter
ana the widow were about to be made one, and
his friends congratulated him on the prospect
ne mad OF 60 shortly being able to chang up
nus nat" The widow, too was complimented
ny her acquaintances, and in fact she began TO
think that the thing would take place, although
question % '
With the craft naturally possessed by " wild
ders," she threw out hint to her gallant n
his next Interview, and from this hint he took
It for granted that she was any thing else than
averse to matrimonial union with him. He
thought 1t was time to act, and undeeeiye the
lady, which he certainly did, and astonished
her too, for next morning be eloped with the
daughter This set the gossips in the neigh
bood going, they one and all pronounced ID
s,anGaiGus. The girls mother, however, beir q
a woman Of sense, takes it philosophically, anu
mas forgiven the young people, who are now
domiciled at the family residence. She gives
her daughter credit for the shrewdness the lat
ter exhibited in her courting, and also the car
penter FOR discretion in picking from the two,
tne youngest and the prettiest .a.'
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RATHER ToUGH SroRY-The following,
which we ind in an English paper, will do to
90 along with the Evening Pests accou Mt { the
81 900 note dodge at Stewards:
A few days ago lady Of fashionable appear
anee alighted from a carriage, and entered a
large drapery establishment not one hundrt
miles from the Elephant and Castle when she
selected parcel Of goods to the value of nearly
tlOO. When her purchases were completed,
she stated that she had forgotten to bring her
check book and desired that one of the Young
men would accompany her home with the goods,
when she would hand him a check for the
amount Not liking to entrust the business to
any Of the numerous employees, the wary pro
prietOr stepped into the carriage with the lady,
and was rapidly driven to Peckham, where, at
q large and respectable looking house, they
alighted, and the goods we're taken in.
The lady then politely ushered the anxious
and wary linen draper into the drawing room,
desiring him to wait for q brief moment, until
she fetched the check book. The brief moment
passed. and many more also, but the lady did
not make her appearance. Half an hour, three
quarters, yea, an hour had gone by, and still
the fashionable debtor did not come Mean
while the worthy drsI o. became an xious, fright
ened, furious, and rising up,vigorously applied
the bell rope. This brought In . man-seryant,
who was instantly attacked with string Of
qaestions as to the lady and the goods.
11o .@' ~ kruu 9uQ commanding
tone that unless be tthe draper) behaved him.
self in . milder manner he should be placed
snder restraint, for that be, the speaker, had
positive instructions to eonfne all lunatics " no
were intractGble. "Who are you, and what Is
this place." were next asked by the painting
creditor almost in one breath. This Is a pri.
yate asylum for lunatics, and / am the keep
er, ceOlly observed the man, "and unless you
can manage to draw il mild, / shall put you
into the strong room"
The horrible truth was out. The fashionable
lady had forged two ply ysicisns' eertiGcates,
and prepared the proprietor Of the asylum for
the reception Of his customer, by stating her.
self 70 be his wife, and BY ingeniously indicat-
ing the form bis madness took, and after pur-
chasing the goods, had driven 70 this place, and
after lodging her customer, had departed, cum
ningly returning the parcel containing the
goods 10 the carriage, and thus hocussing both
the draper and the proprietor Of the asylum
The driver Of the carriage must, Of course
have been 'sin &C the game. !
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WHEELwRIGHT. NUDGE & co.

No. ID Hasoes, street. eoT.e, of Gsyna..
BALTIMORE, MD.
Agents for l.. l.. Brown 4 Co.; Thomas Colt:
Csrson Bros Co.; Diokey, Ross 4 .Dickey: Es-
&c MILLS COMPANY; EngiIs Mills; Glbsop, Crosby
J. p, ns Co; Owen Hurlbut; Piatner & Por-
Ter; Patler Smith; Parsons Paper Company;
Mills; and various other celebrated makers.
Also. full assortment of Book binders Leather
ColoTed Papers of all kinds; straw Boards; Bind
erS and Trunk Boards; Bonnet Boards, white and
variety; Tissue and Shoe Paper; Hardware and
Manila Paper; Press Boards.
and Letter Paper, Marble Paper, Post Ofioe and
Bank Envslope; WIsPping Papers. all kinds !
Sheathing, Tack and Spice Papers; Printing and
Writing Ink; Alum, Bleaching Powders.
" PAPER OF every descrlp ption made 10 order.
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CANT BE BEAr."-"You appear to have
a nne assortment Of musical instruments 70,
sale, said Quiz, addressing music dealer.
: Ies,Chrst-rate-all new-cant be beat, !,
was the response. -, - -
where.' ...ei =, : --''' Nv '''A '''s
{" Why ~ asked the amazed dealer.
"Because, replied Quiz, "I want drum .,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

WALL, STEPHENS a. CO.
w Nc Sa Psns. Avs~ss.
BOYS AND YOUTHS READY-MADE
CLOTHING, ,-
For School AID Dress Weo~,
Parents and guardians wishing 20 furnish tkefr
children and wards With School and Collers OutffS
10. the coming season, are lEvited To exam ne oar
present lsrge and extenslye variety Of =
BOYS ClO1HING,
where they can ht out their children Of al sfxes N
few minutes, with every descrirnen OF RHIrY-
MADE GARMENTS Of substantial. and durxble aualify
WALL STEPHENS CO.,
au 25-u No. S22 Pa. av.. bet 9Th and nth sts,
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IL The Chsrleston News, alarmed bv the 10
suit Of the late elections On the North, Il ag,i,
out 10 che favor Of the southern csnled, q ~. 80
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A T SEVENTH STREET PRICEs

the .scss 81 <
CUTLERY, HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLEG
SASkEIs, BRUSHES, BIRD Goes. and
fresh, prime goods, bought for cash. be sold az the
lowest tgure. He 10 determined 70 sell, and the
place to buy is at FRANCfSss,
above Odd Fellows Hall.
nos-u 9TH street.
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O AT least one III ousand tenements are mark
in twoyears, has fallen from 3e 900 20 33,o00.
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au 12-tf
y H Z A CARP PETING 8.

T. Z A P CARPET ETINGS.
New York, an additional supply of e sgant goods in
tne above line, whoa we are now prepared to offer
Eesant nex English Vsvs. carDe,Dr,
SI25 70 81 81, worth S 75 and So - =
and wdIS afS si:s Brussels at 80 cents
Also, 10 bales extra heavy Three ply do in Bfus-
These goods are warranted TO weigh 21 lbs to the
yssra: Ihsy are all In new dsslEnF, never before
Extra heayy double In' rain. in entirely new de
sold as such. which we osh sell from 90 to SIX cts
Extra heavy thick and neat Wool Dutch Iarpet-
Ings. very durable. and wei: adapted TO Offices, IL
brarles, dinns-Tooms, and basement rooms, very
Also, beautiful lot of real English yemtian do.
IN new styles OF figures and ooors. These are rare
Also, a large lot Ofth- cheapest and best Felt
DIussets BY the yard and in medallions and Dor
Elegant Velvet. Chenille, and Tufted Rugs, all
Cocoa, Jute, Manila, Adelaide and Velvet Door
Mats: For doors vestlbules and parlors this
and the most reasonable in price we have ever
shown. 81
Also, one bale SKIN Mats, in assorted ooiors and
and are entirely free from disagreeable smell, and
very Cheap; Some Ofthsm are elegantly frnEsd with
IN OUR. LINEN ROOM,tsxME rLooRJ
May be found the best hesviest finest and cheapest
assortment OF Bed, Crib and Cradle Blankets to be
found anywhere.
Also, Marseiles, Dimity, .AlIendale. Alhambra,
and Lancaster q uilts, In ali sizss.
Also, lot ofweil quilted Comforts, made in the
best madder coiorsd prints. -E..- go.
New style Embroidered Cloth Piano and Table
New style Embossed Damask Wine Cloths.
Do. CIopley's Velvet Table Covers, very
xS fstars: oomplsss These are sDS wonderfully aSfi
Our Our @ .toof ep Of all kinds Table and roIs, Linens
and Cottons will be found the most complete in all
departments IN this city. : = = =
AS we devote our whole time and attention to the
buying and selling of Furniture Dry Goods exclu
be just So.
Economical hcusekeepers and those Who want
exclusively select and nice things should call and
cases. n - : = = = =
no s-eost CLAGETT & DODSON.
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EOR RENT.-Suits Of or single ROOMS. fur
nlshed or unfurnished, very desirably located
by the month. week, or less term. Terms mode
National Hotel.
aul7-T&Stf p HOIDRN
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MIISIEAI NanInE

W MUSICAL NOTICE,
v ICTOR BECKER, Tuner OF Pianos ty VOLTS
celebrated methed. the only approved
method now In France and Germany. Ions tHE3
experience in business, and an earpesf de IICEfi
SIRE TO give satisfaction in every particular, have
wayssecured him most liberal share of patro-
maze here, and many fatte ring oommendations.
Orders left at Mr. F. Ellis New Piano Estab-
ishnent, Penp. avenue. between 9Th and 10th SITS
will be promptly attended to.
Repairs and regulating done in the best manner.
oc D. I'm .II4
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VALUABLE PROPERTY POR sALE.-F

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE-Phe
subscribeL offers at private sale the property
Lnovn as the Bakery the south side of the
Canal GEAR the Alexandria queduot To gether With
the wharf, which is about 20 feet deep from Canal
70 rver; the tow path being included in this prop
The Bakery has q front Of GA feet on the Canal
and controls 50 inches Of water for driving its ma
ohllery.
THIS property for Bakery or Coal Yard II not
surpassed 1y apr IN the District.
Also, q Wood and Coal Yard now in the occupancy
OF Hurty Orme and Mr.. Barron. This PROPERTY
has front Of lO feet on the Canal and la2 feet on
the west SIDE OF Green street, and easy of ac-
cess for consumers from Georgetown or Washing
ton a. any ard In the District.
The above property will be offered on liberal terfns
Apply to THOMAS. BROWN, I45 West street.
6eorsetown; or 10 3. T. BROWN, Pa. av.. next TO
corner OF l4th street. Was hington, ID. c. au 25-tf
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GENTLEMEN's octoSTHING MADE TO

VI ORDER. -
WALL, STEPHENS, d co. reepecffuIiy IN
yite the attention Of gentlemen to their present
lsrge hpd veu deslrable assortment OF fns
CLOTHS. .CASSIMERES. Velvet, Silk, and Sat-
in VESTINGS, embracing all grades, colors, aAa
styles Of fashionable materials adapted 20 mems
wear, which ttsy will make 10 order in the best
style of workmanship and finish, at prIoes much
cheaper than the ususl cIty rates -..
Constantly on hsnd ore of the largest ssortmeuta
Of READY MADE CLOTHING for men and
boys to be found ~ this city. :
WALL. STEPHENS CO..
oos6 50 Pa sv.. between sth and 10th strests
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IO1 ELEVENTH STREET inA
fOt beftcesa Pa. dcesHe asd Is street, fS4
NEW UPHOLSTERY.
Sofas. Chairs, Lounges. &c.. upholstered, covered
and recovered.
Shades, Window Curtains, Drapey, &e.. out.
made. and put up.
Carpets new and odd cut, made. and put down.
Hair and Spring Mattresses made D, remads.
Old Furniture repaired, vanished, &c.
All work personally attended 70. and at reasonable
prices. W. II. MITCHELL, Il :
oc2 25-H <94 llth stroet.
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FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
SUSST vKeSelyed, 2 iarge assortmep. of beautiful
an fiIds; Ladies' Purses. Perfumery, and Toilet
Articles mostly Of English and French manufac-
ture, and imported direct from Europe by the Per-
sa; Tooth, Hair, and her Brushes as well as all
the novelties OF the o. ason. constantly on hand.
stock, which will be found suparior TO any thIng Of
the kind In Washington.
FORD BROTHER,
Druggists and Paarmaosutists,
no l5-e02W - Pa. ava and llth ut.
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EOR SALE-The following BUILDING LOTS
VIZ: Lot No. Is. on the corner of 5th stwest and
~ ~ street north IN Square 5l4; Lot no. s. ON New
square $50; Lot No. 4, and which has been subdi-
vded INTO lots on the corner of hode Island ave-
nuo and 10th street west. Also, large number of
other ois in various parts of the city and at prices
from cents 70 IS cents per foot Apply to POL
LARD WEBB, Agent. No. $50 7rh street oc6
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t'OR RENT-The FRAME HOUSE on @ st,
u south, between sth and eth streets west, (lsl-
andD Lot fronts Is feet 9Th street. running back
PAYABLE monthly. Enquire of ELFANS Il
THONPSON,S ,S25 Pa. avenue, between Sth and 10th
streets. oo Ia
HANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE west
a end OF the city, within few doors of the SEQ
retary OF the Interior, Gas ana water. with baths
and shower baths. and Is rooms. For further par
tculars insuire at this offcs. oc l5.tf
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NN NOTICE. . b.
Mrs. HELLER invites the ladies of Washing
ton and vicinity TO her Grand Opening of =
WINTER BONNETS. DRESS CAPES, -
and FLOWERS, on Monday. Tuesday.
and "Wednesday. Nov. l, 2. and s. Lsdies
please remember the place and days, as She
has the best assortment of Bunnets, Dress Capss
ard French Flowers and r uches. -
No. 81 Louisiana avenue. between 7th and 9Th sta
opposite Centre MARKET. 90 SD-lms
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE The sinh
II scribsr offers for sale splendid House and Lot
on terms to SUIT the purchaser. The house and lot
are situated within one miles walk Of the Capitol
E3r further information apply to J. BAUMGh r.
TEN, no. 81 street, between the hours of Sis
O'Clock and O'Clock D. m, no5tT1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

- House OF Mr.. Ellet, No. 23s H street north
slde, bstwsen 18th and 18th, with stable and car:
commodlous dwelling in perfect order and win Be
tenant. No 9 ~
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EOR RENT.-The DWELI.ING HOUSE, No.
= fS3 ID street, on the square Immediately east of
TIE !70nt OF tha City Hall next door to the residence
of NJ. Carlisls (fle proprietor to whom
ton may he Inhde, The house will be rented only
rent will be 500 per annum, payable at such periods
may be agreed on. So "a IF
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For Rent and Sale,

E0R 0RRENT.-PARLOR CHAMBERS FOR
kENf-Large and pleasant ParIors and Cham
Ders, handsomely furnished, with water and gas
apparatus. & - WALL, STEPHENS co,
no Sim No. SO Pa av.. bet. 9th and 10th sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-19

RICH DIAMOND FINGER RINGS, EAR
for sale very cheap at ss Pa avenue.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-28
P E RS ON AL

Under an act passed at the late session of the
PENNSYLVANIA Legislature, Gov. Packer has appoint
ed EX-Chief Justice Ellis Lewis John c. Knox, at
t0rney general, and Charles K. Buckalew, commits
sioners to revise the penal code of that State and
ton.
The White Plains, n Y, State Journal says that
concerted movement is being made among GER
tain Republican leaders in the Congressional dis
trlct to nominate James W atsOn w ebb for repre-
sentative in Congress for the next Congress.
Ex-Mayor Crossman, of New Orleans, has been
attacked by paralysis, which affects one whole side
of his body.
1t is stated in some of our exchanges that the
Hon. :. s. Marshall and the Hon. Aaron Shaw
of Illinois, have declined a reelection to Con-
grcss
DR.. Francis J.. Hawks, of New Y ork, delivered n
lecture at Newbern, n. c., on the 22d inst on the
subject of "W ashington's Farewell Address," New
bern is the birthplace of this eloquent and distin-
guished divine.
Hon. l.. b. Green has been elected Judge of the
9th district OF Ark, in place of Judge Shelton
Watson deceased.
The Memphis Appeal announces the arrival in
that city of Maj. Andrew j. Donelson with his
family, with the view of making that place their
future home.
Hon. W. A. Richardson, Governor of Nebras-
ka Territory, arrived at Omaha City on the 18th
instant
Hon. John c. Breckenridge, the Vice President
OF the United States, was expected to arrive at
louisville, KY, on Friday morning last from Baton
Rouge, La.
The Duke Paule, the distinguished traveller, an
uncle of the King of Wurtemberg arrived in Gin
cinnati from the west and left few days ago for
New York, route to Australia. Although sixty
one years of age, he is still hale and hearty, and
has, probably, travelled over as much of the habta
BILE globe as any man living. He is the author OF
several works of value, and is the correspondent OF
various scientific academies in Europe
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EASTERN AND WESTERN SHORE.

7 Eastern Shore Steamboat company lime.
! The HUGH JENKINS will leave her wharf on IigIt
street every Thursday and Tuesday mornings at o'c
for Annapolis West River Cambridge Oxford and Eastou
and return by the same route on the following days
| The HUGH JENKINS will leave every Saturday uorr.
ing the hour for Annapolis, West River st Mi
chaels and Miles River Ferry, and return by the same
route on Monday
The CHAMPION will leave her wharf every morning
excepting Wednesday and Sunday at O'Clock for Chester
RIVER touching at Kent Island, Queenstown Corsica
turn same day.
The CHAMPION will leave every Wednesday morning
at the hour for st Michaels and Nils, Eiv.r Try
and return same day
THE STEAMER KENT will run her routes to the Chop
tank River, follows
Leaves Baltimore every Wednesday and Saturday morn
insS at clock, for Denton and Landings touching at
Cambridge and Easton
Leave Denton every Monday and Thursday mornings at
O'Clock. for Baltimore
The STEAMER ARROW leaves for CHESTER River every
tuesday Thursday and Saturday mornings O'Clock
Returning leaves Crumpon Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day mornings O'Clock.
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THE CPnDC

We are glad to hear good accounts of the grow
ing wheat The farmers from all the wheat grow
ing counties trading at this place, report the grow
ing wheat as never cqualed in quality and greatly
increased In quantty.-FdyeuecWe, (N. c. o.
serrer.
We have Travelled through most of the counties
of this large judicial circuit, and some of those ir
contiguous circuits, and may safely say never be
lore have we witnessed at so early period iat(er
ing prospect of an abundant harvest. 1t j. true
that the rust, or some other disaster may blast
tins bright prospect yet, but if nothing of the sort
shall occur, there will be wheat enough 90 for all
the world and the rest of mankind -lthens, Ga. J
Waterman.
From all parts of the country We are receiving
the most glowing accounts of the present prospect
of crops of all kinds Our coolest inhabitants
here state that they rarely if ever, better pros
pects.-Iaskegee Ala. DeIqOcrdt.
In the vicinity of Bolton, Texas the prospect for
the wheat crop is very promising and the fields are
represented as large and beautiful. Some of the
farmers expect to harvest their fall wheat about the
LIST of May. In Austin county the corn is foot
high, and some of it has been worked to a stand.
Cotton is also coming rapidly forward Grasshop-
pers have done some damage around San Antonio,
and in Guadalupe, San Saba and Colorado coun-
ties, principally in the valleys.
In the last few days we have heard several of our
planters complain of little black bug among the
cane, and cut worms among the corn. In one in
stance twenty-five of cane in body have been
nearly destroyed by the bug. 1t is similar to the
bug that troubled the cane so badly few years
since. The nights are now COOL and the cut-worms
are making bad havoc in many of our corn fields
FroRLfm (La.) Banner.