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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04
FROM HARRISBURG.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 26-The House
has made some progress IN TIE appropria-
ton bill, which has been considered III
Committee of The Whole, for several days.
Yesterday, the subject of ereiing monu-
ment to the memory Of the Mexican Sol
diers, caused a lively discussion. The
plan adopted by the Commissioners ap-
pointed by the last Legislature contem-
plates the erection of monument at a
cost of $4,000. Of this sum, bu, ST, 600
has been approx rated, aud it is now pro-
posed to add $4,000 to make up the
deficiency. The Speaker of the House
took the floor in advocacy of the approprl
alton, and his eloquence was so effective
that thirteen members were induced to
vote for the appropriation. The prospect
of It's passage looks blue enough-not
because the House is wanting in proper
appreciation Of the services of those who
fell in the Mexican war, but rather because
the proprety of the States scommemoratiDg
the deeds Of the Mexicin soldiers, while
the heroes of the Revolution have 10 such
special mark Of gratitude, is not SO clear
as to call for SO large an expenditure OF
pu bic money.
Mr.. WagoDscller, on leave withdrew the
papers Of Jacob Seebold asking for di-
vorce from his wife.
Feb. IS. MIR. Mcclure reported can
act relative to certain records In Union
county"
GEO. w. WooD, a member ofthe House
from the ninth district iu Philad., died Oh
Wednesday 23l ult., after short illness,
the result of cold. lie was the youngest
Member Of the House, aud man Of much
promise.
Mr. IIottenstiDe presented three more
petitions for annexation Of a part Of North'd
to UuioD.
The House passed resolution to ad.
journ on the 10Th inst.
The bill to examine the Rodearmel
claim, passed the House,
Mr. Wagenseller read in place supple
ment Incorporating the Lewsburg and
loungmanstown turnpike. Also, one rel.
ative to The distribution of the proceeds Of
sherins' sales. Also, one relative to road
views in Hartley, Lewis and West Buffl-
loe townships, Union county, and moved
that the House consider the same, which
was agreed to, and said bill was taken up
and passed finally. Also, one relative to
the SLamokin dam
The Sunbury Gas Company, and the
bill for the sale Of the real estate Of Wm.
Ii. Richter, deed, passed the House.
-EfOr's to repeal the tonnage tax it is
said are being made, and Mr.. WagoDseler
desires the expression Of the people in the
matter. We believe both parties in this
district declared in Convention against the
matter, and Mr.. w. may safely represent
them as all opposed to it. There is now
hardly time to circulate petitions
BosToN, Feb. 24-The largest lot of
wool ever offered for sale in this market,
was put up at auction this forenoon. 1t
consisted of fur hundred thousand pounds,
aud was raised in Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Cali
fornia. The whole amount was sold-the
proceeds of the sale exceeding two bum
dred thousand dollars. Among the bid
ders we're number Of gentlemen from
New York, Philadelphia and other places.
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&The latest Foreign News sbow that
tra yTlr Panic - suhsid,r,
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:T0r salt,

INHE residence of the subscriber, on -
Il Market street in the Borough ofII1
Lewisburg. The house is of BRICK, we'll
finished IN every respect.
IermS-one half 10 be paid between tbs
and the first day of April next; the balance
10 be paid in Two, three or five Years. as NAV
suit the buyer. Possession given any umc.
June 8, lejS ISAAC WALTER.
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BRICK FOUNDRY FOR SALE.

--- The subscriber oleIS to sell the
T3:-l-+> large Brick Foundry at the west
Z.z-ss 81 eud Of Market street, inclu+lng
- 81 No.. 2- ''sS inc Wareroom Office, and the
Machinery attached-al>o large amount oi
Patterns for Patent Rights for Agricultural
Machinery. Stoves, &c. II Is regarded as one
of the best locations fora good, safe business.
The Prorrielor's time IS wholly eugro>>ed in
another employment. which is the reason be
desires to dispose Of this Foundry. Fer any
further particulars, address
WILLIAM FNCk, Lewisburg.
Feb. 1888 Iulun Co. Ia
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04

We, the undersigned Auditors Of the county of Union
having carefully examined and audited the foregoing ac
of the Comm ssioners and Treasurer of said coun
ty do ni and report the said account of Receipts and
Expenditures Treasurers Account for Union county,
for the year 1858, true and correct as stated
In witness whereof the said Auditors have here
unto hands at the Commissioners office, in the
borough of Lewsburg this sixth day of January 1859
!; !oRx i. nRiAAi Rf.slrr, Auditors.
Attest: JOHN REBEK,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04

NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters
~ of Administrator on the Estate Of
HENRY HUNSINGER, late of Hartley Tp.
Union county, deed, have been granted 10 the
undersigned by the Register OF Union county
in due form of law therefore, all persons IN
debted 10 said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment and those having any Just
claims are also requested 10 present them le-
gally authenticated for settlement.
CHARLES p. EMERY,
Hartley. Jan. Is, 1859 Administrator
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FOR SALE.

NNHE well known Tavern Stand -
at the east end of the Lewsburs 4
Bridge, in ChiiliSquaque township. NorIh'd
Go. 1t will be sold on reasonable terms.
Inquire of WILLIAM FRICK.
Lewlsburg Dec. II. ls5s.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04

nass the bill?' it was decided in the neg
ative-yeas los, nays 96, two thirds not
voting 10 favor thereof.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04
ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE.

Auditors pay Tor ISoS.
Auditors for making County Settlement for ls57,
including Clerk, go 80
A.kenney aud ng Proth and Reg g& Rec. acts JO, 90
Assessors Pay.
Assessors for their services in 1858 100 ~
do. TIiennal Assessments 2!9 26-3i9 Cs
Election Expenses.
Spring Election, held in March, 1855 1875 Is
General '' - october, g." 1S2 30--3s7 IS
Return Judge for Congressional II 90
396 IS
Scrubbing and Cleaning c. II. & Jail.
Henry Hess, Mary Whiting and Fred. Williams 20 so
Attorneys Fees.
J. D. Linns salary as Com RS Attorney o5 90
Prothonotary's Office.
saul Roush, for Dockets for office SO IS
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~ FOR RENT. -

v1NHE House at present occupied by "a
DO. Z. Maize, situated on WatsrEIa
street. Enquire of Dr. WM. HAYES.
lie xiSburg, Feb. II, 1889.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04

at O'Clock, p. NJ. several desirable BUILD
ING LOTS, situate on Sixth and Seventh
streets, near the Female Institute, IN the boro'
of Lewisburg. Any Of the above Lots can
be purchased previously, at private sale.
Terms easy. A X. BELL,
Feb IL, 80. Gen1 Ag't and Treas'r Univ. at Lew.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04
TIE EiSER
| y V / CT O II \ L O i
PREP4RED BI- UR SiNI0ED,
COMPOUNDED entirely frOm ct M

Is ONE OFTuE BEST PUETATIyEA AND LlNEEN
ICiNE> lefore tn Iutiic. that act> a. a tl--
easier, millpr and more trctua. than att other ne
known. Ii j. not only tutlrI''r- but Lt'-r RI.
acting first the Lisr 10 eject IT, IA. 'tid matte
On the stomach and bowels 10 carry ot that maiiz'
accom- lishin- two purposes titctua-.y without n
the painful feelings experienced iu thr oleTaien'
Cathsrtics. 1t Strengthens, whi.r u puIErs tbr .
aud when taken daily in moderate doses AL. sii--
and build il up with unusual aIidIty-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04
+ O Il 5 4 |. T. =.

"a Half Lot on Market -, opposite
$. Rluers residence, with a good Well OF Wa
ter and new Stable very desirable for bust
ness stand, or residence, (ur both combued)
Also. other Lots, some wIth and some
uirhout Bindings. JOHN LOCKE.
Lewisburg, Oct. :, 1851,
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DD. DAyss, pEpVRtTfgE. or

l. the Of Scrofail and a chronic
d-ts.ys ll-' a-r gt tte LIVER kdi''S aua Erl-y.-
Jaurrr usriy. Ernncii>. Chronic ou-t, il-.f; D.
Sylliu. ' Blood IucVunt Consumption, N.uT1.- ia.
Chronic and iuIamar1Ty Eb'um1tisIu. C0-tye HaH.rs
sch che. ly-tr-t- IlfZur~s Nervous Arr ions.
Chronic Syrcluluus Eyes and Iy e1>- LrouIr Clan
duIar Eulare,nrlt- Witt. SwrIius, olI aud obstinate
Ulcers N,rruIiai Jr,r, and Erur tuus Mote >welir-s
Of ID. E,ur- Luz u-. Eating Ulcers the fa Nose art
LIP. Malignant Batting Ulcers ot tie Mouth, T.r.u
Throat soft Palate, Tuttcr BARRIERS ici aud all d.
sEA.Es SAN, and all disease arising
~ BLOOD, whether hereditary, acquired
OF contracted
The great popularity which this invaluable mcly -
attained owing It's intrinsic u"tEu tn The Efforts
ofits proprietor IL used ty all classes and Ihy
throughout the country having witnessed it, wonderful
AITENATiNE AND CURATIVE affects in the various
chronic dIs,scs. 10 not hesitate TO recommend IL
ystUtIE AND EELItELE MEDICINE.
Office AZ Eace street, here Dr Davis may be consul
ted all Diseases
Call the Depot and procure Circulars containing a
- i D 49,.
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FOR SALE on RENT!

"a TWO DOUBLE FRAME HOU- -
LII SES and Lots, each suitable iorIs1 I
two lamIIes-one on North Fourth street and
one on 81. John street, for Sale. Halt OF each
of the above Houses are for Rent.
ls' Also, for sale, four Building lots on
North Fifth street. JOHN HOUGHTON.
LewISbnrg. Jan. 90. 1859. Agent
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04
FOR SALE.

4 RESIDENCE on North Third street, ~
~ it being Half Lotof Ground, wIIh]-G
a comfortable Two-storey Brick House. frame
Stable. good Well of Wafer, and variety OF
choice Frui'.
Inquire of J. Il. M'bAUGHLlN, Agent
Iewisburs, October ~, 1865. II
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04

The E.ivfr EnyiG0ra'o'
ISA SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL UIslo' III. 4
Dtsinr cures almost too great Co. iri' ..lts
magic-r.a ne frsf oass sfri'J OF ..rl q =
,irt ',l' y,g nm ,lIp, : nj ' v-.i J1l 5r p
common IEad4o's, all OF which are iA' '''-
tus,I Liver. p-,.r q
PRICE ovr rctL,s PEI b II. -. ~
SANFORD a CO rruprirt1gs, s+' NV ,
and rriEiled by all Druggists sou r.ui.t1;'
ly7sl :. CAT h''
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04
Court Expenses.

Court Crier's Wages.
Benjamin Shall in full SIS 90
Tipstaves or Constables at Court.
saml Wolf for attending Court Dee. T, 81 so
Robert Lyon and others 81 25-9S as
Constables' Mileage & making Ret'ns.
Jacob kosteubader and others Al a
Road Orders issued by Court.
John Biger and others sI,0
Fox Scalps.
Henry fiitesman and others - oG
State Costs.
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EThe latest Foreign News sbcw that
the Var Panic i subsidius.
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LOTS AT PUBLIC SALE.
SATURDAY., March 26,

ME Trustees of the University al Lewis
burg will offer at Public Sale on
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ERHSIPELAS,

r Depot and procure Circulars containing a
~ III. r..n.t II. rec;ahIe evidence
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-04

uN -tll Who use it axe giving tn-ir ~l1-'-
ony is favor. .s
W. UJa-- t The m.aH Jei.i Or i.r-'
,ir lsh i.r.'isr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-07

MAIL ARRANGENENTs.--The following are
the present Mail arrangements at the Alex
andria Post Office
The Northern Mail will close, daily. at and ?
O'Clock. p. IN. except Oh STANDARDIZATION at o.
el.ck, D. m There is a mail for Washington City
only, closing at 9 p. m, on Saturdays.
The Mail for Richmond, Va. and all South oi
Richmond. will close at }! a. IN, and p. m, e1-
cent on Sundays-then at 81 n. m.
Tho Mails for the Orange and Alexandria and
Manassas Gap Railroads, Warrentcn. Middlebnrg,
and Fairfax G. H. close daily at 81 a. IN. There
is no mail for the Manassas Gap Railroad on Sun
days.
The Mail for the Lcesburg route will close on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at p. m
There is mail for Leeshurg, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, closing at y P. M, on Tuesdays,
Thursdays. and sundays
The Mail for the Alde route will close at n. M,
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The Mail for the 0ccoquan route will close at s
a. M. Tuesdays. Thursdays aud Saturdays.
The Mail for the Theological Seminary will close
st p. m, daily, except Sundays.
The Mail for Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the East
ern Shore of Virginia clnscs at ard . p. m, except
on Saturdays--ther at p. m.
The Office will close daily at 81 ? nj, except
Sundays-t then it is open from to9 pa ", and from
3to 81 p. M, only.
The Northern Mail is ready for delivery by a. IN.
The Southern Mail is ready Cor delivery by ) p N.
ian 1--tf
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DRICE REDUCED-Coxe'- Geaiue 10 cents
Der box, AT HENRY COOK i COS.
NH Sarcpta Hall!
DURE SPERM OII.-Winter Strained receiv-
i ell and for ,ale by
feb II II, COOK ( CO, sssrsn,a Hell 81
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NJ ICE.-CoNNIssI0NER's OFFICE. February
~ II, ISj9.-Elias ". kncheloe. and Sidney
Bruin, copartners under the firm name OF kinche
loe Bruin, plaintiffs. in Chancery, Va. Thomas
Coylc, aud James Goyle, late partners un'ler the
firm name Of Thos. Coyle Bro; John ". Burke
and Arthur Herbert, copnrtncrs under the hrin
name of Burke { Herbert; S. Ferguson Beach. ".
e. Yeaton, Henry Callan, Augusta Douglass. John
Watkins, jeremiah McCrty, and - McCarty,
copartncrs under the firm of Jeremiah McCsrty
Bro Felix McFall, Bernard Daily, and Charles
Flood, defendants -..
The decree Of the County Court Of Alexandria
County entered 18th January, 1882 in this cause,
requires one of the Master Commissioners Of said
| Court to ascertain and report the liens upon Er
real estate Of the defendants, Thomas Coyle Bro.
| and the amount and priority thereof And further.
to notify by publication, when and where he will
discharge said duties and requiring all parties IN
tercsted, then and there to file their claims with
the proofs necessary, dc &c.
| Notice is hereby given to the parties in this
cause and all others interested, that have fixed
upon Monday. The l4M day Of March, 1889, as the
time, and my Office in the city of Alexandria, a.
the place, when and where shall proceed TO state
the accounts ordered in this cause-Ind all parties
interested hereby required to file their claims
with the necessary proofs, on or before said day
Given under my hand as a Master Commissioner
of said Court, this lth day of February, 1907.
feb l2-lawtw ". C.. YEATON.
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JENKINS & LAMBDIN,

MASrfhCTt EEES OF
SASH DOORS, SHUTTERS, BLINDS AND
FRA NES.
II EEP constantly on hand "A large assortment
IN of the above named articles, and will sell
them quality considcrcdJ cheap as they can be
bought III the United States.
r,:~ All order, promptly attended To. 'ir"u-
lurs of sizes and prices furnished on application
Address JENKINS LAMBDlN.
cor of Queen and Fairfax -sts.. Alex. Va
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LOTTERY ADvERTIsEMENT.
LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENT.
WOOD, EDDY & CO.'S
SINGLE NJ VI 3 + r LOTT T. K l. ).
CHARTERED Br TEE STATE OF georgia.
E-;r' CAPITAL PRIZE. $50, 900: -esS
TICKETS ONLT $40!
sa-SOTfCE TO TILE PUBLIC

sB-SOTfCE TO TIE PUBLIC.
As the members Of our firm have, by way of pur-
chase become the owner of the grants chartered by
the States Of Delaware, Kentucky. Missouri, and
part of those in Georgia. under the management of
Mes,rs. Gregory L Maury, Of Wilmington, Della
ware, We have deemed it cNpcdcnt 10 change the
name of our firm, on and after January LIST. 1889,
to that Of WOOD. EDDY 4 CO, who will here
after have the management of the Sparta Academy
Lottery. and the others, as above named.
In all transactions have cndeavored to con
duet our business with integrity and promp;neeS,
and we can assure the public that the patronage
heretofore bestowed us is well deserving OF be-
ing transferred tu our successors.
Very respectfully, s. SWAN q co.
Aurusta Georgia, Dec. Is. 1888.
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WOOD, EDDY eco, MANAGERS

Successors To ;. SWAN a Co..
NNTIE following Scheme will he drawn by WOOD,
i EDDY & CO.. Managers of the SPART4
ACADEMY LOTTERr. i'll each OF their SiurIc
Number Lotteries for March, 1888, at Augusta.
Gro. in public. under the superintendent Of Com
mssioncrs.
CLASS II Draws Saturday, March -, 1859.
CLASS l2 Draws Saturday. March ~. lSj9.
CLASS 13 Draws Saturday, March %, 1850.
on THE PLAN OF SINGLE NJ Il L IS.
5000 TrXrrs 5.tS5 PRHrs.,
NEARLY ONE Pi.IZE 10 ET.ERT NINE TNKFTS
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GORGE SIGGERS,

BOUk-BINUEK AND TNTEh NI IIEN.
N, - Prince Street. opp"site me Gazette CDice.
ALIEN tSpRIA. VA.
MUSIC, Magazines, and Old Books bound i'll
WI any style. aI>" Rule and make to order.
ANY description of BLANK BOOKS. which will
warrant he made Of the best paper and materials.
and bound in the strongest manner. Bank Officers.
Bankers. Merchants. Clerks of Courts Hotel Keep
rr.. Insurance Companies. and all VIII" want Blank
Books, respectfully invited 10 give IN" a call.
iy 2-tf
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~ ornruIvG rIrkETS or CERrIFlCATHS

IL ORDERING rICkETS or CERTIFICATES,
Enclose the money to our address for the Tickets
ordered ON receipt of which they vii! he forwarded
by first mail. Purchasers can have tickets ending
in any figure they may designate
The list Of Drawn Number, and Prizes will hc
sent to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
;sty- Purchasers will please write their signatures
plain, and give their Post Office. County, and
State.
2;fr Remember that every Prize is drawn and
PAYABLE in full, withou; deduction.
re- All Prizes Of 81 900 and under, paid imme-
dately after the drawingother prizes at the usual
time Of thirty days.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Those who prefer not sending money my mail,
can use THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
whereby money cor Tickets, i'll sums Of Ten Dol
lars and upwards can be sent to us at OtR RISk
AND EXPENSE. from any city or town where
they have an Office. The money and order must be
enclosed ina 'G"r.rnmeHf Po-t Ofc" Stamped En-
relope." or the Express Company cannot receive
them.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address Orders for Tickets or Certificates to
WOOD. EDDY CO., Augusta, Geo.
Or WOOD. EDDY Il CO.. Atlanta, Geo.
or. WOOD, EDDY & CO.. Wilmington. Del.
lt1- list of the numbers that are drawn from
the wheel, with the amount Of the prize that each
one is entitled IL, will be published after every
drawing, in the following papers Augusta Geo }
Constitutionalst. Mobile Register, Nashville Ga
zctte. New York Weekly Day Book, Richmond
Dispatch, and Paulding Miss.) Clarion.
I.I
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T INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS TO
| call at inY MASrPAoToRY, No. al kISG STREET.
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ST AsAPH STREETS,
and examine my large aud handsome assortment
of SADpLERY GOODS, Us do not intend to be
surpassed in my line of business b.! any ";hcr city.
| have on hand. and am laily manufacturing, a.
fine and superior assortment a. can bc fonnd III
any of the Northern cities My stock comprises
a. great variety H. can be found in any other
house, consisting of HARNESS of all kinds, from
the fine quilt work down to the dray, cart. and
plough Harness; TRi AkS Of every kind, hne
Sole Leather, steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes, and all other kinds.
down to the common Packing Trunks: Saddles.
Brides. Marringls. Whips. &c., a. fine H. the
finest: Rulalo and Fancy Robes Driving Gloves,
Horse Covers, Carpet Bag. Naiicc', &C.. &C., OF
all kinds Cali and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended. solicit Il continuance of the same.
and pledge myself TO spare n" pains To give 'atIS
faction All goods warranted tn he as represented.
oct %I-tf WM. r. PADGETT.
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rJNIIE CASH SYSTEM ADoPTED.-The sub
,rri!,cr having tried the credit system, and
found that il would not pay. has concluded to ADOPT
the cASH principle. In future. and from tins
datc. he will continue to do business upon this
principle In bidding adieu +" the old system he
would return his thanks 10 his customers for past
favor, and hopes by strict attention. and such IN
Iuccmrnt- a. he may offer, To- continue II under
the new. JUN IL. HMl H.
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NO. So.
MIsCELLANEoUs READING
EATING DIRT PRACTICALLY


HUMBOLDT, man whose word Justly car.
ries with it European authority, confirms the
statemant Of Gumilla, that the OuCmaes Of
South America. during the periods Of ths
foods, snbsist entirely on fat and teraugIn
Gus kind Of clay, of which each man eats daily
pound or more Spix and Martuis declar"
that the Indians of the Amazon eat kind of
loam even when other food is abundant;
Molina says the Perurians frequently eat
sweet-smelling clay; and Ehrepberg has
analysed the edible clay sold in the markets
Of Bolivia, which he finds 10 be mixture Of
tale and mica The inhabitants of Guiana
mingle clay with their bread; and the he
groes of Jamaica are said to eat earth when
other food is deficient. According to I.abil-
ardere, the inhabitants of New Caledonia
appease their hunger with a white trabir
earth, said by Nauquelin to be composed "t
magnesia, silica, oxide of iron and chalk.
To conclude the list, We must add Siam.
Siberia, and kamschatka. as countries ot
clayeaters. This is rather staggering a"-
emulation of assertions, which we cannot
dismiss altogether. even il we suppose
large allowance Of sceptiGism JustihahIe--
Granting the fact that certain kinds OF earth
are really nutritious and it is difficult 10 cS-
cape such a concluson), We are completely
at a loss for an adequate explanation of it
Little light is thrown omit by the assumption,
probable enough, that the earth must con
tain organic matter, because in pound OF
such earth there could scarcely be contained
sufficient organic matter to supply th" de-
mands Of IN adult. Nor will it get rid Of
this difficulty 10 say that the earth only APP
peases hunger without nourishing the >ys-
TEN, because in the first place. lumboIdt's
testimony is, that the Ottomacs subsist on the
clay at periods when other food is deficient;
and in the second place, although the t"ca1
sensation of ofhunger may be appeased by in
Producing substances into the stomach, the
more mpcrious systemic sensation Of hunger
is not thus to be appeased. We must. there
fore, be content at present with accepting the
fact, which the science of future days may
possibly cxplain. Bkdckwo0d,
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THOMAS S. JAMESON.

MANHINI T AND IRUN FU \ ID *,
Corm,r Of Royai omd hHkcs Mreets,
Is prepared to execute orders for STATIONERY
| STEAu ENGINES. BOILERS. Mill Gearing, Shaft
ing. Pullcys and Hangers, Pumps, Fans Slide and
Hand iathc.. Drill Presses. Wrought or Cast Rail
ing. Columns aud Girdcrs. Gas or Water Pipe. and
Machinery of every description. Superior CAST
INGS made to order at short notice and on rea-
sonahlc terms. On hand several STEAM ENGINES.
eight horse power and eight or ten LATHEs, t"
which the attention Of those in want is requested.
NH 26-Iv