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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
AUCTION SALES.

U,RUsTEE'S SALE OF LAND, SLAVES,
STOCK, CROPS, dc.-The subscriber, py
virtue of certain deed of trust, executed OIL 'he
| 9th day OF November, 1857, by George A sieet'
and Lucy c., his wife for the benefit OF the cred
itors OF the said Geo. A. Sleei, and on record IN
| the office OF the Clerk OF the County Court oil
| Orange, will proceed TO sell, at public auction,
puhout rese,re, at Smithfeld, the present resi-
dence Of the said George A. Sleet, on Wednesday,,
| tie 29h day Of Septenbe, merit, all the property,
real and personal, OF the said George A. Sleet,
consisting OF ONE THOUSAND and EIGHTY
SEVEN ACRES OF LAND, mostly lying in the
Mountain Run Valley, and conveniently Invisible
into THREE or FOUR FARMS, OF fine quality,
aud well improved by cultivation.
The BIRChLAND tract, containing THREE
HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN AND THREE
FIFTHS ACRES, adjoins the lands OF Hon J.
Morton. VIM. Walker, esq, and others, and is a
desirable tract OF land
SMITHFlELD, LONGS, AND CLIFTON,
together. contain ONE THOUSAND and TWO
and HALF ACRES Of beautiful valley and
rolling land, susceptible of division into TWO
farms OF about equal size and value adjoining the
lands of VIM. G. Crenshaw, Henry Massie, aud
others: four miles from either Rapid Ann STA
ton, or Orange Court House; having an album
dant supply OF timber well watered, and being
IN healthy and desirable neighborhood.
GUM SPRINGS contains THREE HUN
DRED AND EIGHTEEN ACRES OF unimproved
land lying u miles from Smtbheld;
Persons desiring safe and profitable invest
ments IN land, are requested to visit these Farms,
or address the undersigned, for further partic'
ulars
Also. about TWENTY SLAVES, in families,
of men, women, and children, most OF them
young and very likely-and one Of them being
an excellent house carpenter.
Also, plantation Utensils, Wagons, Carts, &c,
HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE,
CARPENTERS Tools Tan Yard Tools, Blacksmlth's
Tools. Stock OF Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs;
growing Crops OF Corn and Tobacco; Straw;
Hay, NC, NC, &c.
Terms OF SALE-For the land, one-four,h cash.
the remainder in three equal, annual payments,
bearing interest, from date, payable annually,
secured by bond, with good personal security,
and retention OF the title. For the 81 ayes,
Cash For the other personal property, bond,
with approved security, bearing interest from
date, and payable March lst, 1859.
JOSEPH J. HALSEY, Trustee.
Mitchell's Station, Cup. Co., aug 25-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

Private letters and public rumors have
annou oced the appearance Of the yellow le-
YER at Savannah, but the Resident Physician
b as information to the contrary, and so agree
ably to his recommendation, vessels from that
port will not be detained by tue health Com
missioners OF Quarantine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
King George County, Va, aug l7-eots

THRUST SALE OF VALUABLE M LII
PROPERTY virtue Of deed OF trust
executed by William H. Harrison and wife, for
the benef, of Meixsel & Grafton, OF the city OF
Baltimore, dated the 22d day of September
1857, and recorded in the Clerks Office OF War
rem County Va, the undersigned, as Trustee,
will, on Friday The Sd day Of September, before
the door OF the Front Royal HOTEL in Front
Royal Warren County, Va, sell at public auc'
ton, TO the highest bidder, the property convey.
ed by said deed of trust, being large BRlt
I.a MERCHANT MILL, called "WARREN
.G%a MILLS" and other BUILDINGS, with
two lots Of LAND, situated on the Shenandoah
River in Warren County. This Mill is ranked
among the most valuable in the Valley OF VIZ
GINA, and is conveniently accessible by River
navigation, and Railroad, to Baltimore and Al
exandria.
Terms OF SALE.-Two thousand four hundred
dollars of the purchase money payable 10 cash.
on the day of sale and the residue payable on
the third day of August, 1859, TO be secured by
obligation, with good security, and lien on
the property. But am authorized by the trust
creditors, Meixsel & Grafton, to say that they
will accept the note of the purchaser, with salts
factory security, for one thousand dollars, paya-
BE six months after the day of sale, bearing IN
terest from date, in part OF the cash InstaIment
GILES COOK, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
DIED.

On Friday, August 9th, CLAY DEARBORN,
son of Charles s. and Mary A. Price, aged 5
years and months. EV- The friends and ac-
quaintances of the family are invited to attend
the funeral from the residence OF his father, on
Pitt between Duke and Wolfe streets, this after
noon, at 5 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
Warren County, Va, aug lO-eots

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF Personal PRo'
PERTY.-Pursuant to the provisions OF
deed of trust from Samuel T. Ashby to me, bear
ing date the 18th day Of March, 1858, and re-
corded in the Clerks office of Fauquier County
Court, shall Qor the purposes IN said deed
specitled) sell by auction 10 the highest bidder,
at the residence OF the said Samuel 1. Ashby, IN
the said County Of Fauquier, on Wtdnesday, the
Ia day Of September nert, if fair, if not on the
next fair day-sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD
and KITCHEN FURNITURE, three Wagons,
three Carts, one Carriage and Harness, all the
farming utensils belonging to the said Ashoy'
SIXTY HEAD of FAT CATTLE, six Oxen
four Mich Cows, thirty.fve Hogs, fifteen SneeP,
thirteen head Of Horses, and crop OF wheat
supposed to be five hundred bushels.
TERxs-The tat cattle will be SOLD upon
credit of thirty days, and the residue OF the
nroper,y on credit of ninety days, where the
purrbase exceeds twenty dollars-upon the par.
cbaser's giving therefor negotiable notes, well
endorsed, or bonds with good personal securi-
~. as the undersigned in his discretion may re-
qure-tor purchases Of twenty dollars or less,
the cash will be required
w. CHARLES T. GREEN.
Fauouier Co., aug 3-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
'''''mors Cattle Market, Angus, 90 E

\, :" - NAflLE--iaere was large supply to-
., :. :. ,A7flHss al the scales reaching 1000
~. "aich number $50 head were driven
h. '4"ate!paIa, and tbe remainder, $40
k,,,s n 0y Baltimore butchers, at prices
,,. = - TO 81 on the hoof, equal to
% nel and averaging IS 625 gross
!. Me-, - so'@nce OF Isl cts. y 100 lbs. on
nan, 70 o. las, Week. Market active.
|, w., We quote Sheep this week as rang
gs. S'HS3 y head-same as last week
b., .! 1--we hogs have been selling this
b, "As' IS y 100 lbs. net. These
b, -'" an advance on last weeks quota
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
COMM ERCIAL.
n onetafys

49, have no new feature Of interest to note
na..1v affairs The supply of money and
il w., md continue about the same, though
u" a little more favorable to borrowers.
'''' s.,,Ls there have been no transactions,
,.s quotations are nominal.
a. I,n4 Warrants are quoted at New York as
10 acres ll20ll5; SOS sl694; l2o's
1905 s2d93e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

The corner stone Of the new Female To-
stitute, at Wsrrenton, was robbed few
nights ago, of the coins which had been depo'
sited therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
aotk Cattle Marka,. Ans.., ak

y C,., Msfket, August To-
d: ls ue;-ounerlngs $500 head; sales at
,s,p6 ' .UO lbs. Tor inferior to best quality
am iy lar. Cows Sales at $2O0
vi s1t.i'y Veal Calves-Sales Ut $40
No. !" quality. Sheep and Lambs
srN so @ ~ o. GS4 So y head. Swine
"a shs' v 100 BIS. for ordinary and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
Warrenton, Va. aug l3- eotSepl5

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN
CLARKE COUNTY In pursuance of a
deed OF trust executed by John Dow, now dec d.
and recorded in the County Court OF Clarke, for
purposes therein mentioned. |, acting under au.
ho.ity oil the said deed. will sell, Tuesday, .dn.
gust 3lst 1883, at White Post, al auction, 10 the
hi CHEST bidder that valuable TRACT OF LAND
upon which the said Dow resided at the time OF
his death, containing about 80 ACRES. The
A.a improvements consist of a comfortable
.G%A DWELLING HOUSE. Kitchen, ard all
necessary on buildings for the use 81 the Farm
This Farm is peculiarly valuable, and com
prises all that is necessary 10 render II desira-
bic residence and profitable investment Persons
desiring 10 examine the estate are referred TO
Jno Alexander, or F. w. Massey, esqrs., who will
take pleasure in giving any information desired.
TEans.-One-third OF the purchase money
will be required in cash and the balance IN
three annual instanents, bearing interest from
day of sale. shall reserve the power of re
sale in case the purchaser shall iail TO comply
with the terms as set forth.
Possession given as soon as the terms are
complied with. JOHN MORGAN.
Clarke County, Va, aug Scots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, NEAR
Y WARRENTON, VA.-My FARM, con.
tanning FIVE HUNDRED AND FORTY
ACRES. on the Warrentsn Branch CT the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, distant miles
from Warrenton, and J.! miles from the "three
mile Station" on said Road, is for sale.
1t is well watered, and nearly one half OF the
tract IS in wood and timber, which adds greatly
10 lis value The soil is productive and easily
ga titled. The DWELLING HOUSE and
-ksxl. out. buildings are all new.
ms FARM may be easily sub-divided into
two smaller tracts, having each sutticiency OF
wood and water, aud containing one about 3OO,
and Inc ether about 24D acres.
Tney will be sold separately or together, to
suit purchasers, who are invited TO view the
premises.
Ii this FARM should not be sold before the
10Th of November merit, II will that day, If fair
if not, the next iar day, be sold at public auc'
ton, on the premises.
For terms, &c. refer 10 my Attorney, RICE
W. PAYNE, at Warrenton, Va.
GEORGE f. WILLIAMSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
Wsrr,nton, Va, aug l3-eotINovlO

TNRUSTEES' SALE OF LAND.-By virtue
of deed OF trust from Benjamin thorn
ton 10 US. dated the zoth day OF February, 1892,
and of record in the Clerks Office OF Fairfax
County Court, in land record book o. No. g.
folio 49,, We shall on NOnday, the 1911 day o.
JUN nert, Court day) in front OF the Court
House OF the said County OF Fairfax, offer at
public auction, TO the highest bidder, for cash,
the part or portion of the TRACT OF LAND
therein conveyed, and not heretofore released by
order of Reginald Fairfax, the ces;u que trust,
situated in the said county, through whlch the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
passes and containing about FOCE TROUS.
AND. SEVEN HUNDRED ASD SIHIIFOUR
ACRES, or so much thereof as may be necessa'
nv TO satisfy the amount now due the said Regi'
maid Fairfax, and remaining unpaid, ard the
costs and expenses Of sale
Fairfax County, Va. je i-eots
The above sale IS postponed until the l6h day
of .iugrs next, Court day.
Fairfax county, Va, jy l-eots
u The above sale is further postponed until
Monday, The 10th day Of September, (C@rt day
THOMAS R. LOVE. r-,s,sos
aug lS-eots ALFRED MOSS :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

New BooKs.--Messrs. I. B. Peterson b
Bro, Philadelphia. have published in hand
some volume, "The Two Sisters" by Mrs.
Emma d. Z. n. Southworth, which they an.
nounce as among the best of that lady's no.
vels. Those who admire Mrs. SIS writings,
will no doubt be pleased with this work.
From the same publishers, We have receiv-
ed "Rattlin the Refer" by Capt. Marryatt.
These books arc for sale at the book store Of
Mr.. c. L. French, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

III LADIES' FAIR.-The Ladies OF Wash
ington, Rappahannock county, will hold a Far
at that place, on Monday, the Attn OF October,
(Court day) the proceeds OF which will be used
for the benefit OF the Presbyterian Church
dinner will be furnished on the same day. The
ladies respectfully solicit the attention OF the
public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

MORE NEW BO0KS-BuchLs's Crlts alton.
wi History of Civilization in England, by
Henry Thomas Buckle, volume !, from the
second London edition. to which is added an
Alphabetical Index, price $3.50.
The Cooprs, or Getting Under Way, BY Alice
+, Haven, author OF mo such Word as Fail,
"AlI's not Gold that Glitters," &c, 75c. Just
published, and for sale by
au, 81 ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

r. Rev J. MGR DUNCAN will preach IN the
Second Presbyterian Church, tomorrow morn
ing, at IL o'clock, and al quarter before O'Clock
At niobt aug est
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
" 24-weo2wAug7&2l' Fredericksburg,

VNHE DUTIES OF Mss ELLEN MARK 5
SEMINARY, will be resumed on Tuesday,
the l4th OF September. Parents and guardians
intending TO enter their children, will please
apply, ii, practicable) before the opening OF the
School, as it is very desirable they should be
present at that time; and afterwards, regularity
and punctuality in attendance, are absolutely
essential 10 their improvement and advance
ment
No changes in the discipline Of the School
are anticipated.
Terms, for En- gsh branches, as heretofore.
Latin. French. and Music, at Professors
charges. aug 2O-"oiOctl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

NOTICE.-At the Stockholders meeting OF
Y the "Urperville and Manassas Gap Plank
Road Company" held in UppervilIe, on the Sd
instant. majority of the stock not being repre-
sented. the meeting was adjourned TO Tuesday,
the 18th day OF September next, at II O'Clock A.
M when it is desirable all the stock should be
renresented, either in person, or by proxy. BY
or er of the Board: FkaNh L. hEp,
Treasurer U. and M. 6. ?. K. Company.
Jrnnsrville aug 2l-eotSept7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
AUCTION SALES.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-The
undersigned executors OF Duff Green, de
Ceased offer for sale the beautiful Farm, "VAI.
LEY VIEW" lying on Potomac Run, in the
county OF Stafford. i've miles and halt north
of Fredericksburg, and iour and half north
of Falmouth, and one mile from the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, at tn,
Bridge Turn Out on Potomac Run. Il contain:
nearly FOUR HUNDRED ACRES. very
large proportion OF the cleared land Is bottom
while the nigh land is in MAGNltlIEN
TIMBER OF almost every description, pa
principally FINE PINES and WHITE oAhs
OF superior growth and qnalliy-we have nc
hesitation in saying the best in all this secuor
OF country and much more than The purchase
money might be realized, Il Is thought, from Inc
timber alone The arabic land is OF Tine quail
~. every ace of which not now under culti'
vati, n) is we'll set in Grass. The situation Is
healthy. with al abundance OF Fine Free Stone
Water and is IN d thickly settled and pleasant
neighborhood The buildings consist oil tirst
-%7t> rate HEWN Log HO Sc, with four
u rooms, a KITCHEN, BARN, CORN
HOUSES, and TABLES, ICE HOUSE,
CABINS, and all necessary buildings. There
are "a number of most beautiful Id u
SITES on the Farm. At present there is a
SAW MILL within tew hundred yards OF the
Farm Indeed, altogether It Is a most desirable
FARM. The general yield Is about twenty
bushels OF wheat per acre; and II will not fall far
short OF II this season, bad as It has been.
4 further description Is deemed unnecessary,
as persons wishing TO purchase would probably
examine Tor themselves. II not sold privately
before, II wN bcofred al public sale on the prem
ises, to the highest bidder, without reserve, on
the 2lSt day Of September merit II ialr II not, on
the next tar day And Immediately after this
sale all OF the STOCK, consisting o! HORSES,
MULES, CATTLE, and HOGS, the FARM
ING UTENSILS, HAY, (some eight or ten
Stacks) large lot OF / K 4 w, and the
GROWING CROP OF CORN, will be Sold
Persons wishing to make desirable invest
ment would do well 10 give this Farm their at
tention.
Amy further information can be had OF the
subscribers who will take pleasure III exhibit
ing tne property.
e Terms made known on day OF sale.
WIN. }. GREEN,
DUFF GREEN,
Exors OF Duff Green, dec d.
Stafford Co, aug 6-zawts
o,, ,,.rr-,n,r r,rn,r,pp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

r. Elder ". J. PUgRINGToN, (nothing pre-
ventips.) will preach on Sunday next, III the
American Hall, at II and clock
,,o 06-eofd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28
The m arksIs.

BALTIMORE, August 27.-Flour is firm and
Unchanged; Howard street and Ohio, $5.623 ;
City Mills, $3.50 Wheat-common is heavy.
Prime lot. are unchanged Corn is quiet; white
176sOc yellow S4GoSc. Whiskey is dull and
nomnal, at 2j.G26c. Provisions are dull, and
her. is 10 quoiable change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

Secretary Cass returned to Washington,
Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

NOTICE. now offer al reduced price,
n my FARM, situated on the Little River
Turnpike, 3 miles from Alexandra, and adj
Joining the lands OF Mr. James Cloud. II con'
.tains ONE HUNDRED AND FlfTI-FOUR
AND A QUARTER ACRES, and is improved
~ with new and comfortable BUILDINGS.
IL will take tor the entire tract, $40 per
acre or will divide to suit purchaser. Terms
made easy My Post Office is Falls Church,
Fairiax county, Va. F. A c. TERRETT.
Cottage Point, Fairfax Co. Va aug 10 eoti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

RAIS.--The drought was broken yesterday
and rain fell in all this neignborbood. 1t
was much desired--aud the ground wants
soaking showers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

lNSETI rGHAaLE.-The Brick STORE and
ss5 P.iiAi'' on the Southwest corner of
sb.,, a!iiax streets. The situation is one
~ On ~ we city for store. Terms made
b. rf"'auon to H. JACOBS,
liz = No. 66 Prince street.
my 1.sh. PRIME TIMOTHY SEED,
Nh ~ received and for sale. by
KNOX & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

HUNTING CREEK BRIDGE.--The repairs on
this bridge have been completed, and vehicles
passed over it yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

A SITUATION WANTED AS TEACHER.
~ i wish TO obtain situation as Teacher
IN family, or as an assistant in School
| have attended two courses OF Lectures at the
University OF Virginia, and feel myself comps'
tent to instruct in the following branches-Eng'
llsh, Lain, French, Spanish, and Mathematics.
For further information, address l.. l., Warren
ton. Va. aug 4-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

FOR BALTIMORE-The steamer
4fTSDIAMOND STATE, will receive car
20 for Baltimore, on Saturday, leaving at
O'clock, P. NJ. WHEAT 4 BRO, Agents
auv SS-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

PROPOSALS. will be received 10 Sep,embeL
5th, for the delivery of TELEGRAPH
POLES along the line of the Orange and Alex
d,ia Railroad. The Poles TO be OF White Oak
Chestnut, Cedar, or Locust Timber, twenty-five
feet long, six inches at the small end, sound and
s,raioht-tbe bark to be taken of, The num-
her required to mile is TWENTY-FIVE; and
nronosals will be received for the delivery OF
that mum ber upon each mile OF road. Address
H. W. VANDERBILT, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

TLLIS' SOLUTION Citrate OF Magnesia;
T. Husbands Il Henry's Calcined Magnesla /;
Genuine Harlem Oil; Thompson's Eye Water
Wrght's Pills; Barry's Tricopherous; Coxe's
Sparkling Geletine, just received and Tor sale by
JAS ENTWlSLE, in, ApothecarY,
a,-os q King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

The Culpeper Observer says:-"WOrkmen
are now engaged a: grading our sidewalks,
and we hope soon to see good and substan-
tial brick walks, instead Of the miserable
plapk now in use.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

New ORLEANS, August 25.-There were
"A deaths from yellow fever yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

Abram Woodliffe, an old merchant of Mo.
bile, Alabama, died at the White Sulphur
Springs, Va, on the l9th Instant; and on
the 10th inst, Samuel Penny, who had filled
many Offices Of trust 10 the same city, died
at the Red Sulphur Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

Rappahannock county, aug 2l-lawlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

A man was badly hurt at the south draw
of the Long Bridge, on Wednesday evening,
on the arrival of the o'clock train of cars
from Alexandria. lie was sitting by the
side of the omnibus driver, on the top of the
coach, and when crossing the draw, his head
came in contact with the beams above, so VI
olently that he was knocked off insensible.
lie was placed 10 a private carriage and
carried t. Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

DR.. Norbornc 3. SpUtswood, surgeon in
the wnr of 1912, died in Columbia, on the
1t inst. He was born in Orange county,
Va, and was a grandson Of Alexander
Spo,swood, one of the early Governors OF
Virginia. His father also served with dis.
tuc;ion in the Revolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-28

A band of depredntors (youths) upon the
gardens and orchards in the suburbs Of
Washington, have been arrested by the po-
lice, and some Of them sent to Jail. "a lit
lie of the same Sort" is very much wanted
here.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-07-21
Chinese blood, and lose to bis high posi-

Chinese blood, and lose to his high posi-
ton by great mental capacity. lie first
attracted the notice of the Emperor by an
historical book he wrote, and since that
period his rise became rapid. He took
the highest Chinese degree when twenty
nine years old, and may now be called
the second wrangler in the empire. He
is very simple and regular in his tastes
and habits highly courteous and polite
in his manners does not drink as gen.
eral rule; never smokes opium ; never
appears to evince the slightest concern
about his fate is Buddhist prays re-.
gularly twice day with his head east
ward sleeps good deal; smokes a good
deal /; talks little; appears much esteemed
by his attendants and the higher class Of
Chinese; Of course, he is obstinate as a
pig, and hates us cordially. His food is
chiefly rice, ducks, pork, salted eggs, and
some other curious Chinese delicacies
Of course he won't eat beef. His drink
is chiefly hot, weak tea. He has never
tasted water in his life, and swears drink
Of it would kill him. / have twice had
long chats with him, through the interpre-
ter, ofcourse, and am much pleased at the
chance of learning Chinese eccentricities
So far as hot Tea, VS.. cold Water goes,
the Chinese are highly sensible. The
water here is very bad, and is, believe,
one great cause Of sickness among for
eigners."