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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

ESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.-l shall
- offer at private sale that desirable FARM in the
upper end of Rockbridge, known as the Galbraith
Property. The tract is twelve miles from Lexington
and two from the Natural Bridge and contains AT
Acres, twenty-five of which are meadow. The I'M
provements are large two story BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, with ten rooms and a cellar and has
long been used Tavern Stand; there are also all
the necessary outhouses This tract will be sold pr-
vately and possession given in the Fall.
~ Address Jas. P. Christian and Spotswood
Christian, Natural Bridge p. D.
Anr,l lehQ-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
BOOKS NEW AND OLD.
j. w. RANDOLPH,
Bookseller, Publisher, BO0kbinder,

.utsSic and .MuStCaE Instruments,
l2l Main ST., Richmond, Va.
DLANK, BOOKS made to order and all styles OF
ID Book Blinking done in the best manner.
Libraries bought and sold
Old Books taken in exchange for new.
~ Orders from Merchants, Teachers, Farmers
and others will receive prompt attention, and goods
sold at the lowest rates for cash approved credit
Richmond Nav 3, 1859. NEb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
WAREHOUSE & BOWES.
Staunton, May 8, 1S59.-3mo.

NLASS PRESERVING CANS PEKFECT
" AT LAST have Just received and will keep
on hand during tho season, (beng sole agent for the
manufacturer a new style of GLASS PRESERVING
CANS, just patented. with glass tops to screw on,
which we think combines all the merits, without the
disadvantages of the best Cans heretofore in use and
must take the place of all Others They operate upon
the same principle as Spratts screw-op tin Can, the
only objection to which has been the material Of
which it is made and which is entirely obyated in
the new Can. An examination will be sufficient to
show its merits and all interested are Invited to call
and see them. GEo. Il. PklCE.
Stanton, May II, 1s5O.-Vin. Copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

NOW OPENING, AT PIPER & FUNK.
~ R0USER'S, near the National Hotel, our second
supply of Spring and Summer DRY GOODS. This
supply of Goods has been purchased at greatly
ments than ever to purchasers. sy- The Ladies' will
please give ne An early call.
We have the cheapest lot of Silks and other Dress
Goods we have offered this season.
We nave also just received large addition to our
Domestic Goods: Black and Brown Cotton, English
and American Prints, dozen Skeleton Skirts, Lace
Mant,llas, &C., &c.
Stanton Nav 10, lS5G-Vin copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

NXECUTOR'S SALE.-We will sell privately
T. very valuable TRACT OF LAND, lying with
in TWO miles of Midway, in Augusta county adjoining
the lands of John Ware, Wm StOner and others, and
South. is in excellent cultivation, and is naturally
land of good quality. About Is acres are in Meadow
well waIered, and from 80 to rs acres of timber The
improvements consist of large BRICK DWELLING
SEES. The farm is convenient to the High School at
Midway, Churches, Mills, &c. Possession given at a.
ny time. JOHN @. EGHAKD,
VIM X. ECHARD,
March 20, 1859. Ex'ors of G. Echard, decd
Address the Executors at MofFetts Greek, Augusta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

q OMETHING NEW.-G. c. YEAkLE has
y just received very fine assortment of Jewelry,
to which he respectfully calls the attention of the
public. Persons in want of goods in his line would
do we'll to call and examine his stock before purchas
ing elsewhere as he is determined to sell cheaper than
the cheapest. G. G. YEAKLE.
Staunton May 10, 1s59-Vin. Copy.
NTOOL CARDING.-The subscriber would
w respectfully inform the public that he is pre-
pared to do CARDING on the usual terms. Wool
will be received at U. D. Poe's at Spring HILL Salts
faction will be guaranteed.
The Carding must be paid for when the rolls are
delivered. MARTIN Y0UNT.
Nav II. lS5o-3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.-Deeming it to be
J. to the interest of both purchasers place and COM
munty that should sell lots, l. therefore, will offer
for sale, privately at Craigsville Augusta Co., Va,
on the Va c. R. r., which is very desirable place
for health, and good situation for merchant and
mechanics of all kinds Upon one lot there is large
Stone House, another large Shoe Shop, another has
Dwelling House, another a Dwelling House, a
Blacksmith and Wagon-maker shop, with Tilt Ham
mer will sell many unimproved lots as may be
wanted For further particulars address me at Frank
ford Greenbrier Co., Va, F. S. Craig, Craigsville
who will show the property and bargain for the same
for me. JAS. a. CkAlG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07
CPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING

9 PRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING
y CHEAP FOR CASH.-We have now on hand q
fine assortment of Clothing, well made consisting of
Coats Pants and Vests from the lowest to the high
est price, which will sell at small advance. AL
so fine assortment of Shirts Collars, Drawers Cra
watts and all kinds of GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, all of
which we guarantee 10 be as represented Goods or
dered at short notice. Receiving new Goods every
few days. All We ask is a call, as we consider 1t no
trouble to show our goods. R0ANE & ABBY,
Under Virginia Hotel.
staunton, May 8, 1s59-Vin Copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

Thus proving that the value Of this Guano is not
determined by SELECTED CHEMIST, or SELECTED SPEC
IMENs, even SELECTED cARGoEs, but an average OF
the importaons just they arrive and just as they
are offered to the public for SALE
And for like array of eminent authority, promis-
cuously obtained from promiscuous cargoes, in differ
ent parts of the world We challenge q comparison
with any phosphate Guano now for sale.
FOWLE CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

WE have on hand splendid assortment of Heavy
w Linen and Cotton Goods for servants.
TAYLOR, H0GE co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

10O POINTS for the Kerr Pillow, just received by
lOO TAYLOR, HOGE GO.
-StaIInton April 10 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

THAT'S HATS!!-You can find every variety OF
I'll Gentlemen's Summer Hats very cheap at
PIPER d FUNKH0USER'S.
Staunton, April 16, 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-06-07

DERCUSSION GAPS 5OUUO.-Embraclng U. d,
i Coxs, Ely's, Walkers, Goldmark's, Prussian
Water Proof, BIS. and Colts Pistol Caps in store
and for sale by
CLARKSON, ANDERSON 4 co..
May 10, 1859. LOG Main st, Richmond.
ID UBBER BETTING, Gum Packing, Belt Hooks,
IL Copper Rivets and Burrs, Lace Leather, in store
and for sale by
CLARKSON, ANDERSON & CO.,
MAY 10, 1852 No. LOG Main St., Richmond
TOG SKINS, PATENT LEATHER, ENAMEL
Ill ed Leather, Morocco and Sheep Skins, Enamel
ed Muslin Drill and Duck store and for sale cheap
by CLARKSON, ANDERSON co.,
May 10, 1859. No. l06 Main ST., Richmond.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
buttons.

EAECUTORS' SALE OF WOOD
- AND TIMBER LAND AT AUCTION = VIII be
sold on THURSDAY Dec. Is, at 10 a. m on the premises
about Y acres of Wood and Timber Land belonging to
the estate OF the late E. H. Hcnenway situated on the
east side of Long Pond north side the Foatingridg
IN the town OF Shrewsbury. large portion the above
heaVy wooded and portion suitable for timber 1t
VIII be sold altogether in lots suit purchasers
Terms at sale For further particulars inquire of the
Auctloneer, or DIR. WM WORKMAN 1,,..,.
II. p. PAXTON ENecutors.
d6 d&wts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
WASHINGTON Matters.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Especial dispatches
from Washington state that the Secretary OF
the Treasury refuses to pay members mileage
and salary, though appropriated, on the ground
that no evidence of membership exists till a
Speakers certificate is furnished.
There is a rumor that distinguished sena-
tor and representative from a southern state,
have determined TO settle a dispute of long
standing by duel. Their friends have been
active all day in endeavoring to settle the mat
ter.
The President will send to the Senate the
name of an U. S. District Attorney to fill the
vacancy oceasoned by the death of MIR. Sedg.
wick. Judge Amasa Parkeris strongly urged
by the Tammany men, and Judge Dean by
the Mozart Hall. Samuel j. Tilden, General
Ward, and d. E. Sickles, are also mentioned
for the position.
Gen. Twiggs telegraphs to the war depart
ment that fight had taken place near Browns
vile, between Cartinas and the Texas Volun-
teers. Four of the latter were killed. Car
tinas was in stockade fort, with two hundred
and fifty men. Canache was at Mataporas,
with three hundred men. He processes to be
of the Liberal party.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
prnrlxet.-Nnw YoRk. Dec, II,

Cotton market firm; sales 5000 bales llsc for mid
ding uplands.
FIOUR-Receipts 2094 bbls sales II 900 bbls; State
and Western heavy, but prices without striking
change; super State $500 "a SIS; extra State 1925 "a
S5,35; round hoop Ohio $50 "a 5S0 common to good
extra Western S525 a 5,4O southern unchanged; sales
$500 bbls mixed to good $3.50 a SIS; fancy and extra
$50 % $50
GRAIN.-Wheat market very dull, but holders refuse
to accept material decline in order to reaize sales
$500 bush Chicago spring Sll5 Corn active and buoy
ant; sales $4,000 bush white new, IS q soc; yellow,
new Sc a. 9tc old So "a 96c Oats buoyant; Southern and
Jersey 40 @ 44c; Northern and Western 46 a 47c
fRONISlONS-Beet firm; sales 800 bblS country
mess s. a $50; prime, 81 45O repacked Chicago So
q $40; prime mess SIT q 20. Pork heavy and lower for
mess; sales 800 bbs; Sl625: prime Sl So west
em prime mess $3.50 q 1915. Bacon quiet. Dressed
hogs quiet at he Lard n sales 800 bbs at l0a % l4c
Butter firm for prime; Ohio II % Ice; State Is "a 23c.
WHISKY better sales $3.50 bbls at 263 "a &c Rice steady;
sales $50 terccs at % q 4sc Sugars firms sales 50 bbls
New Orleans at 81 a SIC; 500 hhds Muscovado at % u;
Havana at &c Coffee frm sales $50 bags at l23c. Mo
lasses more actve sales 80 bbs old New Orleans at 43
vate terms 100 hhds common clayed 22c
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
Overland telegraph Project,

Charles NJ. Stebbins, and his associates of
the Western Union Telegraph Compa ny, with
Others on the Pacific side, have commenced
and are earnestly carrying forward the con-
struction of a telegraph from st. Louis to San
Francisco, under the patronage of the New
York Associated Press and the presses in 9TH
er cities connected with it in the Atlantic
states, and the San Francisco Bulletin and Sh-
cramento Union on the Pacific side. The line
on the east end has been completed for nearly
three hundred miles west of St Louis and fifty
miles on the west end from San Francisco. BY
this line we are to have nearer communication
between the Atlantic and Pacific shores.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
Municipal Election in Manchester, N. H.

MANCHESTER N. H., Dec. 13.-Edward w.
Harrington, the Citizens" candidate, was re-
elected Mayor to-day, receiving 1885 votes to
1908 for B. P. Cilley, Republican.
Second Dispatch.-The Municipal Election in
this city passed off very quietly to-day, and
the vote was light. Neither party felt sure of
victory, and as the time for closing the polls
drew near, the anxiety for the result became
almost painful. Hon. Edward w. Harrington
the present Mayor, was Democratic and cit
zens' candidate for re election, and Col Brad
bury p Ciley was the Republican candidate.
The vote stood, Harrington, 1886 for Cilley,
1903; majority for Harrington, 49,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
The Speakership.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The speeches of
Messrs. Haskin and Hickman to-day are re-
ceIved as an indication Of the sentiment of at
least five anti-Lecompton Democrats, viz ::
Haskin, Hickman, Swartz, Reynolds, and
Clark 1t is authoritatively stated that these
five can be depended upon to vote for Sher.
man, whenever their votes will elect him, and
there is good reason for believing that Adrain
of New Jersey, and Davis of Maryland, will
also vote for the same candidate, if their votes
are needed. Mr.. Hickman's speech was more
offensive to southern members than any yet
delivered. They now talk louder than ever
of disunion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
From Havana

CHARLESTON, S. c., Dec. 13,-The steamer
Isabel, from Havana, has arrived.
Gen. Concha was to leave Cuba on the 18th,
and a magnificent ovation was anticipated.
Report gives confirmation of the victories of
Miramon, and state that the combined forces
OF Miramon and Robes would soon attscl1
Vera Cruz, and that success would probably
attend their movement, in consequence of 10
cal treaaon among the Juarez party.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
Assassination of the Governor of Bogota,

New York, Dec. 13.--A letter from Pana-
ma states that on the LIST of November, Jose
Maria Mao Blanco, Governor of Bogota, was
assassinated in the street by his brother Jesu,
during dispute concerning the division of the
family. Jesu at first challenged the governor
to fight him with revolvers, when the latter
refusing, he fired upon him three times.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 13.-The steamer
Tennessee, from Vera Cruz. has arrived here.
Senior Fuentre had left the Juarez cabinet.
Miramon was at Gnadalajara with Degallado,
who had evacuated San Luis Potosi which
was occupied by Gen. Wool. Gen. Cotas was
in possession Of the isthmus of Tehuantepec
and had seized large quantity of arms.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
Burning of the American Tract society's Re-


New YORK, Dec ia five-story building,
No. Spruce street, occupied by the American
Tract Society, as a Repository and Bindery,
was damaged in the fourth and fifth stories, and
the stock below by water, to the amount of
$1,000, this morning. The original tract
house escaped damage, but the bulk of the
stock in No. 6 is almost entirely destroyed by
water twill retard their business but few
days. Insured for S9S000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14

New YoRK, Dec 13-James Stevens, the
wife murderer, was today re-sentenced to be
hanged, the court refusing to grant the motion
for new trial. He will be hung Feb. 3D..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-14
Tho Sentence of Coppic.

RICHMOND, Va, I3.-A memorial has been
presented in the Virginia Legislature praying
for a communication of the sentence Of Cop
pic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-22
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FARMERS CLUB.


At the weekly meeting, Monday, Feb. p, ROBERT
l.. PELL occupied the char. Judge MEtGS secretary
read several interesting pspers. The stten lance was
nnusualy large, including many ladies.
W0ymy FrUH.-FrOm tue k:rVe HOTtsc0le the Sec
rotary read: The egg of the is Deposited by the
pareht N ut and they always select the 6nest spec
mems. The first generation out time enough 10
produce second growth of the pests The best rem
dy is to pick up al fallen fruit, and destroy it at
once. Some of these worms are OF microscopic size,
vet they are able 10 bring the fruit 10 the ground.
The Hps and eOrns Of WAeat.-From The London
Times, q carefully pre- psred article states: "Fcom
"IS23 the price OF wheat has moved up four years
"and down four years, as regular as the seasons.
"This is proved Dy the figures on record. Toe lowest
rate IN that period vas 10 1851. The variation is
" from 1881 20 al per quar,er."
A besp bIoacfn9 Mac6tse.-Chester Bullock OF James
tows N " exhibited a mocel of pew plan OF now
III machine The blades work from tne point IN such
a manner az to give more perfect shear.cariog mo
ton. The idea is that it will work with less power,
and viii not clog in any kind Of grass.
An Improvea Reapiag Machine, which 10 claimed TO
be improvement Upon Jerones machine, was e1'
hibited One OF the pnocipal improvements is, tes
raker sits apOa seat and fakes the grain OIL 50 as 10
be out Of tbe way If the next roued.
Prof. NASH explained that the principle upon wh'ch
nearly al moving mschines cut is tcst OF saears,
whether the knives move o. q bar % swing from
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-22
AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.

Tie meeting of the Executive Com nttee Of this
Society was held on Monday, FEB. 81, the Rev. DIR.
De WITT 10 the Coeir
Tue ASSISTANT TREASURER reported that the re-
eepts from April L. 1853 to Feb 81 1859, for pubics
ticIs 500 4SS ~, being s. 279 81 than in
the con esponoicg months OF the previous year Re
cepts in donations from April 10 Feb. 81, $97 SO 49,
beng $40 CO more than daring the same months Of
the previous year.
Letters were read from France ard from the Mis-
sions in Turkey Burnah ana China, and also from
our principal Foreign Mission Boards, showing the
wants of foreign pagan lsods; and appropriations
were made for the Socletys current year tor the sev.
ersl Miss 10 China, aUoantipg to So 900; fr Bur
M b. Siam emo Assam 81 200; for Nor'oe aud South
eIn Inoia 81 SOO for the Armenisns, Armeno Turksb
Turkish, BulgaIieps and others 10 Turkey aud Syris
8 5CO for Italy. 500; Russia, 500 France, 500,
and other appropriations, amounting IN al to Sl9Voo
the whole 10 be RENTED before April Whss the S0c
tty's wear ends,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-22
FIRES.

YiRK IN BEAVER srRsEr-sUsPtcIoVs cIRcUM-
sr.scEs.
About o'clock Mosdsy morriug fire Wa dscov-
cred by Policemen Cohen and Ba,t OF The Fnsi Pre-
cinct 10 the sscoud story Of bnlldsg No. 81 BsSsS
stiett occaped as offices and sample rooms By john
W. Whte Ock and G. Rouae, Importers OF nqasrs aud
MeoitsraDeaa traits. Al slarra was immediately
eiyer ard the trensn soon exeDEuishei the fla mes,
the damage by Gre being very slight Toe hrst hor
occupied by Robert K. Kelly 81 Co., importers OF
cigars. Considerable water was ihro IN neo the prem
isss and toe stock OF Me-srs Kelly 81 Co. w,s ia n
aged to the omit Of $500 or 81 V, asd It may be
that the loss vii exceed the latter fsure. fhey are
insured in the folio ing Companies: Mpatsuk SOM
narrower. s. eco; Long Island. sj,DOOi Fire mems,
s5,WO; Excelsior, $4,000, and National, SlO,VVo
Total, $4,000.
Tie stock on The second floor, which is said to be
Owned 81 Mr.. Rome ia Insured for 600 in the Han
over Issnnnoe Company. Mr. WheelOck mskag
preparations to move. Ii will be ieme nSered that
son tine ago Mr.. Rome went to Europe, aud during
his abseIce ote Henry Law acted as his ageat. Not
lOr z since Mr.. Louis Van H"ffmsn, OF No. Hia-
over street, appeared before Justice Welsh aad msde
& COMPLAINT against Law charging biu Nth issuing
certsr bill ct exchange purportng TO be OF tae Colo
Iia Bark OF BsrbadOes, dIagn CA the Colonial Is .nk
Of LONDON for ESQ English currency, with intent to
defsnc.
Il. is alleged that BY such means Law had obtained
from various parties $50 900 or $4,000 The matter
was placed in the hands of Detective OF sers Dsvoe
aud McDouesl; but, unfortunately, Law bad made
bis escape from the city, ani his Whereabouts, at
present Is uuk newn. Prior to leaving the city, soou.
the LIST instant Law occuTi led Reune office, the l,t
ter besg absent most OF the time on account Of bid
health. Several detectives were about the premises
yesterday and the matter as TO The origin Of the dfs
will be made the subject Of thorough investigation
Mr. Rome is absent from the oiSy, and Bas been
visiting Canada. He WAS telegraphed yesterday TO
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-22
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

MONDAY Feb. 2l.-The Board met yesterday after
noon President PURDY ia the co6ir.
Mr.. BLUnT offered resolution authorizing the
Coptrol,r 10 pay the sum of $3.50 to Amos K. Las-
fepoe counsel fee in toe case OF the Albion and
British Commercial Life Insurance Companies-the
same having been decided IN favor OF the county.
Adopted. -
ing the Committee Civil Courts TO nq are into tue
necessity Of erecting, in the Park, suitable IRON
building for the Superior Court-to be 30 constructed
that TIE principal materials hereafter be used for
the erection of other pubic buildings, or DO employed
On tie BUILDING Of the De~ City Hall. Referred.
Mr. BLUNT of cred resolution directing the Con-
holer to lease at an annual rent of s2oo, for
the purpose Of containing the county stationery
Adopted.
Che prisoners Eidricge Jail, was ptesened, 10
view Of shich MIR. KESSEDY offered the subjoined
s resolution: ,
for toe maintenance Of prisoners aea by
The sIsr tns in legislation is De
support pnson psOD. under ciyl process BY the
psI:sa' whose suit such peI.o'' are ssa 10 n.y.
Referred Ia the Committee oo County Omcsre.
Mr.. STUART offered the following:
Received That referred Special Committee, to cor
bard 70 male up estimate for the several Courts aod
County oes for the yesr tes IN ORDER ths zoe oe
presented 70 tae Legislature OF tae
Mr.. TwkFp introduced resolution requesting the
Common Council to appoint a Special Committee TO
confer with the Committee on Coanty Offices of this
Board restiye to suitable location for County JAN
Adopted.
resolution was adopted to transmit to the House
of Assembly meuorisl offered by Mr. kennedy, re-
monstratins az Anst the passsge OF bill aiey lttio
cuced into the Legislature by John D. SaaF entltied
An set for the relief of tax and assessment payers In
Abe City of New-IOik.'
Mr. KENNEDY thooght there should be reform in
The matter OF printing election notices, and moved that
the subject be referred to the COMMITTEES on Pnniog
snd Stationery. Carried.
The report Of the Committee on County Offices,
Recommending the expenditure of $1,000 for safes for
the Register 3 office, was taken up and adopted.
The COMMITTEE on Cfimii al CJurtS and Police re
ported in favor OF appointing another Assist snt
District Attorney, at salary of S2,5OOi Clerk at
salary Of ST. 600 and Messenger at salary OF S6VO'
adopted Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-22

Consul Q, Gfeytsvs- As the stesmee AxteS, pss-
sspger for Calfos siA, named Bresp. vbo rathet
the wore OF for liquor, fell sfoG tss deck, aud sss
dreeged By the whe, un'es water for con''dsrsble
Distance, but by almost 9 MIRACLE he scs2ei Sith
good dueking.
By Telegraph
Loss on PROPELLER POIossEs.
BosTos, Mosd.y. Feb. 81, 1859.
The steamer Pctousks, from Nss-Y0Tk for New
Becf,rd, struck on the rocks Of Misbann Point at
a N. yestercsy, during thick FOG snd heavy gale.
She soon Knocked hole in her, aud let aud sunk
TIE captain and creE got ASHORE in safety and ar
rived at New Bedford last pigbt. The PstOnsks had
Thirty five hundred barrels Of hour asd provisions
board
The Potomsts lies 10 thirteen feet water, about g
quarter OF mile from shore. There is q heavy sea
on which viii break her up, # it coniaues.
The POtomsks is 2 propeller OF % tuss, built
in Heboken in 1854 and belongs to Jos Allen Of New
Bedford.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-22

A TRrAcHERoUs FRHSD.-Wi liam Conly OF
No. $50 Hester sheet is returned Californian, with
sup<rahupdspce Of cash, but Daniel Dempsey, his
frierd, is net so literally endowed On Sardsy night
Mr.. Comfy, b.irg soBewha. inebristed, requested
Dempsey to Escort him through certain gsnbhcg'
houser Dempsey, remembering the maxim ths'
charity begunO,h a. home thought that as Coniy ev-
dertly had mere money than ne wanted, aad was AK
ious to be depleted, it wss not worth while to waste
il amorg gamblers. 90 he induced bis freed to drink
himself TITO State Of Inconsistencies, Whea re TO-
leved Tim Of b. surplus funds. The smo'nt obtained
wss So, Of which so w. in gold, tie rsns'n1st U