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Twelfth Anniversary of the Temple
OfHonOr and Temperance.

The Temples of Honor, Of this city, will celebrate
the twelfth Anniversary of the Grand Temple, on
"Wednesday, the 18th inst, by parade, in which the
Independent Order Of Good Tempers and the Sons Of
Temperance will participate. All members of the
temperance orders, and ali visiting brothers are
daily invited to take part in the procession.
The Temples OF Honor will meet in Temperance Hall
No. 531s College street; Sons of Temperance in the
Hall of the Young Mems Christian Association at the
same place, and the Good Tempars in the Fireman.
Hail. Public Square.
The procession will be formed PIE isely clock
and will move as follows:
Down College street to the Square, nd the
Square Market, up Mark, to Union thr, h Union
College. up College t. Church up Church to Cher
ry, up Cherry & Dad down Boat to College, p
College To Franklin, through FranklintD Cherry, down
Cherry to Demumb ane, up Demumbrane to Summer,
down Summer to Church, through Church to High,
down High Cedar down Cedar to Cherry, and
down Cherry To the Gaie,y Theatre.
At the Theatre the exercises viii consist o" Music
by the Band aud two addresses by eminent speakers
After the close OF the speaking the procession will
be reformed, and tn -oush Cedar street To the
Hall on College where il will be disbanded.
The lady members of the Good Tempt ,rs, all ladies
and gentlemen friendly the cause, and the public
generally are invited attend at the Theatre and
hear the addresses may1l-n
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Hoard of Aldermen.

TUESDAY. May 10th.
Alderman Hamilton. from Finance Com
mttee. presented reports from the Water
Tax Collector. Revenue Collector, Treasurer
and Recorder, which were received. Also, a
statement of the az nnal settl m-nt with the
Revenue Collector, which was ordered TO be
filed.
The report of the Wharf Master was re-
ceived Also a report of the expenses of the
Commissary Department. aud from the Fire
Department. presented by Aid. Fisher.
Aid. May field presented the Work House
report, showing IS persons committed in the
past month, 10 discharged, and 20 remaining
in confinement Received.
Aid. Hamilton. the report of the City Sex
ton, showing IS interments for the month Of
May, 20 whites and 0 blaeks-30 from the
city, and from other places-20 OF whom
were under five years of age.
A report from the Finance Committee
showing the present financial condition OF
the corporation, was read and received, aud
goes to the Common Council.
The bill TO charge the school fund in fu-
ture, with all appropriations Tor school lots
and school houses, was passed on third read
ing.
Bill to appropriate $500 TO Washington
Fire Company, No. 5, to purchase Hose
Carriage, was passed on third reading.
Bill in relation 10 the increase OF the school
taxes, non-concurred in by the Board OF
Common Council. was. on motion OF Aid.
Cox. referred TO u committee Of conference.
two Aldermen and two Councilmel. and Aid.
Cox and Holiingsworth were appointed on
the part of the Aldermen. fa -r4
Bill t. fix the compensation Of the Revenue
Collector was passed on third reading.
A resolution was adopted TO meet the Com
mon Council in convention, ON Thursday sf-
ternoon. at o'clock. % elect Revenue Col
lecior for the ensuing year.
Aid. Hamilton. from School Committee. re-
ported in favor Of taking u census Of the scho-
lat c population OF the city. and q resolution
TO authorize the Board OF EdueatioH TO en-
ploy some suitable person to perform the ser
vice, which was adopted.
Aid. Anderson offered resolution to re
quest the Chairman Of the Street COMMITTEES
to make out report of tie work done on the
streets since lsG Of October last, which was
lopted.
Aid. Cox, resolution requesting the FL
nance Committee TO report what amount Of
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON. May 1O.-The contract for
carrying he mail from New Orleans to San
Francisco has been awarded to Daniel II.
Johnson, OF New York for Sl62 900 for nine
months, semi monthly service. The schedule
time will be from New York to San Francisco
% days and from New Orleans to San Fran
cisco 20 days.
John Heat formerly editor of the Charles
ton Mercury has been appointed Superinten-
dent OF public printing.
WASHINGTON, May lO-Dispatches from
the Government to Bigler, Minister to Chilli
demand the restoration of the exequator of
the Consul, or the punishment there of the
sOldiery for lawless proceedings in his pre-
misses.
Instructions have been sent to Utah for
Gen. Johnston not to order out the t oops
as a posse conlitdtuS, unless Gov. Cumming re-
quest it. The President tells the Mormons
that the amnesty allowed by his former
procl m ltion extends only to political
offences, and Judge Cradelbaugh did wrong
only by calling on Johnston for troops.
The Secretary of War is about visiting
Virginia, on account of ill health,
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY IL, 1859
BLAcKwooD FOR APRIL sis to hand and con-
tents well noted"


BLACKwooD FOR APRIL sis to hand and con-
tents well noted"
This number contains continuation of a
"Crsise an japanese Waters," which will be
read with increasing interest. "The Luck Of
Ladysmeae''-Part II--0ne of those charming
tale for which old Blackwood is so justly
celebrated, promises to be not a whit behind
its "illustrous predecessors" 'Ctrfsf'anfy IN
India: is an able review of Kaye's late work
of the same name, being history of the in
PRODUCTION and progress of Christianity in
India. from the sixth century TO the present
time. "Adan Bede" is commendatory re-
view of EIliott's new religious novel, which
has met with such aattering reception from
the Press
Blackwood is published by Leonard Scott
a Co, "a Gold street, New York at SO year.
They also publish the four leading British
Reviews, at So; Blackwood and the four Re-
views, SO.
TIE ECLECTIC MAGAZINE FOR May 'comes
to time regular as the month rolls round,
bringing us always pleasure and improve
ment. The embellishments of this number
are rich in historic interest, being representa-
tions of thrilling scenes in the lives of Maria
Antoinette and the Princess LambalIe. In
both, the sad story of these two beautiful aud
celebrated women approaches the last dread
crisis
The letter-press is teeming with informa-
ton and instructon-but what need to say
this of the ..ECIEcrIc?' The June No. will
contain portrait OF the Hon. Edward Ever
EFT, as he appeared in the Academy Of Music.
on the evening of the 4ih OF March, delivering
his great address upon the character of Wash
ington. The portrait gallery of the "EcLEc-
TIC stands unrivallcd.
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southern Pacific Railroad.

MEMPHIS May 10.--Dr. Fowlkcs, President
of the Southern Pacific Railway, has con-
tractcd to construct fifty miles of first class
road to be fully equipped. with locomotives
and cars, in twelve months from the dismis-
sal of the State suit, which is daily expected,
to cost Sl,500.000 in payments of S450,000
in the State loan and the balance in the
bonds of the stock company, at par, or Sc
lected lands at dollars per acre, at the con-
tractors option. The last compromise is gen.
orally approved and all seem to be coop
Grating with the President to free the Com
panY from debt and to push the work forward.
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TIE THEATRE.-It will be seen by the
letter from our friend CRISP, which we pub
ish below, that he has released the Theatre,
and intends to devote his attention exclusive
ly to it, We are much grdtifcd to learn that
he contemplates improving the auditorium"
and sincerely trust that his efforts to please
the pIay-goers of Nashville may prove entirely
successful We feel confident that he will
spare no exertions to discharge his duty
faithfully. He has done much heretofore,
but is not one of those who weary of well,
6oinr
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The Gaiety-Letter from Manager
Crisp.
To the Editors QfAe Patriot:


GENrLENEN:-Rcsiding in the country,
seldom visiting the City, was not aware the
future of the "Gaiety'' had formed theme
for paragraphs by our City Press.
deem it necessary to inform my friends
and patrons of the Drama, shall commence
my Fall aud Winter Season early in Septem-
Der previously to which time shall recon
struct, enlarge, and reseat the whole audlto-
rum, and eudeavOr, to the utmost of my
ability to beautify and decorate the Theatre
in a style which will render the establish
ment worthy the reception Of the public.
That may personally conduct the bust
ness and direct the performances of "our
Gaiety'' and make Nashville my home have
resigned the lease of tie Memphis Theatre.
Being blown up by the "St. Nicholas" and
having read many very complimentary obt-
uary notices on Mrs. CRISP and myself, re-
spectfuliy solicit from the Press, such peace
during my vacation the departed may be
allowed to enjoy. Early in September | hope
my spirit will "walk again" theatrically,
when the Gaiety and its manager will form
fair theme for crticism-till when ''requ,eScd
pace .
Very truly yours,
WN. ii. CRISP.
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Railroad stock the city now owns. what she
can take under the code, and what amount
of taxes is necessary to pay the same in three
years, which was adopted.
Aid. Hamilton. a resolution to appoint
Joint Select Committee of three Zone Alder
man and two Councilmen) to examine the
revised laws OF the city. now being prepared
by the City Attorney Adopted. and Aid.
Cox appointed on the part of the Aldermen.
a Adjourned
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Nashville, May IL, 1859.
WN. III. CRISP.

THE ExCuRsIoN.-Bear in mind, oh We who
love pleasure, or who desire few hours
relaxation from the busy cares of life. that
the Ella departs to-day at O'Clock, A. NJ,
on pleasure trip. The fine military COM
pany the Shelby Guards" are the getters-
up of the excursion, and will be delighted to
see as many as possible of their townsmen
and townswomen out on the occasion.
Ample provision for their entertainment has
been made, aud most delightful time may
be expected. Be on board punctual to the
hnur
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Markets.

New ORLEANS, May lO.-Cotton sales 9,
900 bales. Market unsettled. The steamers
news caused decline. Receipts of three
days 5000 bales. against $4,000 last year.
Receipts at all Southern ports ahead of last
year, 10000 bales. Sugar firm. 6t. Mo-
lasses SO, Flour has an advancing tendency,
S6,S5(dT 90. Corn has an advancing ten
dency, Sl,05. Oats buoyani, 6S.
NEW YORK, May I0.-Cotton very dull.
Sales of days only 1000 bales; quotations
nominal: Flour has an advancing tendency:
sales $1,000 bbls.; Ohio 7 1907 so; Wheat
advanced sac cents; sales so 900 bushels;
Corn, sales a. 900 Bushels; Oats 51Ca63;
Whisky 2s(G29; Sugar steady, 6S(aTi; Coffee
firm, sales 5000 bags-lll.
CINCINNATI, May l0.-Flonr active aud ex-
cited; sales 5000 bbbls at 90(9I 90.
Whisky-Sales 1900 bbls at 26c. Bacon
buoyant; advanced /; sales 500 hhds at : la
81. Bulk meais-Sales 100000 lbs at Ca
81. Mess Pork-NothIng doing. Lard
sales 500 bhls at l03Gll.
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IT'S FREE FROM POISON.

NEW YORK, October lst 1858.
Mr. F. LYoS-Dpar Sir: We have analysed and
tested your Magnetic Powders and End them perfect
ly harmless TO mankind and domestic amin Is, but
certain death when inhaled by bugs ants and insects
JAMES R. Chiffon, NJ d. Chemist.
LAURANCE REID, Prof. Chemistry n. Y. Hos.
Mr. John l. Rome, Superintendent of the New
York Hospital, says, she has expelled all the bugs,
ants reaches moths, &c, with Lyons Powder, and
finds it of immense value"
Every gardener and housekeeper must have a di-
rect interest article of this kind. Reference
be made to the Astor st. Nicholas, and Metropolitan
Hotels; to Judge Meigs, President of the American
Institute: James Gordon Bennett Gen. Winfield Scott.
Cyrus W. Field, L. NJ Perse, of the Five Points Mis-
sion &C., &c. Judge Meigs says, "This discovery Of
Prof. Lyon is of national importance. The farmers
Club have tested ii thoroughly 1t will destroy To-
Gusts grasshoppers, ants, maths, bugs and all
min. Garden plants be preserved and houses
made pure"
Arrangements are now made through Messrs
BARNES & PARK, OF New York, 20 have it SOLD
throughout the world. Many worthless limitations
are advertised. Be oautoas
''NKw YORK November sth, 1858.
'eIn retiring from business have sold all NY In
sect Powders ana Pulls, Letters Patent. aud the Sc
crets pertaining the,etO, 10 Messrs. Barnes Park.
This powder is a discovery made by myself, and
brought from the interior Of Asia, and Is unknown TO
any other persons. The genuine and effective article
is put up in canisters, and viii continue 10 bear
my name. sc Lros."
Rats and mice cannot be reached by posder,
and are killed by a Magnetic PILL Order them
through any merchant esea
lis lyons Powder kills insects in atrice,
But Lyons Pills mixed for rats and mice.
Sample Fiasks IS cents; regular Sizes so cents and
81 90. Follow directions. Use freely and thorough
" BARNES 4 PARK,
aprl4-4mdwtw. Is and Is Park Row, y. York.
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River News.

LOUISVILLE, May 10-noon.-The river is
falling with feet water on the falls and s
feet it the canal
ST. Louis, May 1o-noon. The river in I'M
changed.
ST. LoUIs. May 10-The river fell two
inches last night, and is now stationary. The
Illinois is rapidly falling. The Upper Mis-
siSsippi at Dubuque has risen 5 feet in "A
hours, and is swelling rapidly. The Missouri
is stationary.
MEMPHIS, May l0.-The river has risen
two inches in the last "a hours, and is now
seven inches below the rise of last year.
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PACING RACE.-A match for $4,000 will
come off at the Nashville Race course to-
morrow, at ] past IL o'clock. The race, we
are requested to say, will surely take place.
1t is expected to be one of the fastest on re-
cord. The track is in excellent condition
and the Proprietor will do everything in his
power to make all comfortable who may
attend
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DIED,

on Tuesday evening, May 10Th, 1882 JoE eldest son
OF Joel and Martha A. Davis, aged years and "a
days.
The friends and acquaintances Of the family are
respectfully invited TO alton the funeral this (wed.
nesday) evening, O'Clock, from the residence Of
Miss T. Harper
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Such language this is but the constant and nat
ural echo wherever this article is used.
This Lniment is indispensable to planters and own
ers of horses and mules. Mr.. John Daniels, Mont
gomery, Ala, sold slave fog $500, who raised
from utter uselessness by this Eminent. Every
family should have it. Be very particular and en-
quire for the Mustang Liniment and take no other.
Sold by all dealers throughout North and South
America, Europe, and the Islands of the ocean, for
rs cents, so cents, ann 81 90 per bottle.
BARNES PARK, New York.
aprl4-6mdwtw.
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Accounts from pixies Peak.

ST. LOUIS, May lO.-The correspondent of
the Republican gives very dscouraging ac-
counts of the Pixies Peak mines. Large
numbers of miners are returning without
means of subsistence. 1t is feared that many
will die Of starvation. 1t is thought they will
attack the outgoing trains
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Royal Havana Lottery.

Nos. $50; 5O76; SOL; l5,Os4 1902; 1851; 49,,
sIl; 81 100: s2G,242; % ,497 drew 81 900 each.
-No. 20 242 held III Charl, stob, So. ca.
The next drawing of this celebrated Lottery viii
take place the 18th day OF Nay. For particulars
see advertisement in another column.
maylI-durlwlt DON RODRIGUEZ
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RHEUMATISM.
HORSES, CATTLE, &C.
MUSTANG LINImENT.
VALUABLE HORSE sAyEp,-

Mr.. s. LIrCH, Hyde Park, Vt, wrtes-"Tbat the
horse considered worthless" (his
SPAWN butts ite' ,cnhe free of the Mustang
Eminent, have sold him for $3.50 cash. Your Lin
iment has been doing wonders up here"
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400 BRoAp STREET, pm ApE1pHrA. Pa.

(ExTRAT,) "In lifting the kettle from the fire it
became manageable, tilted over, and scalded my
hands very severely, almost to a crisp. 1t
awful sight The Mustang Linment appeared TO ex-
tract the pain. 1t healed rapidly without soreness,
and left of account. Truly yours.
.rrFa.- CHARLES FOSTER"
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DO you WANT Something re STRENGTHEN
Your
DO YOU WANT GOOD APPETITES
DO YOU WANT TO BUILD UP YOUR CoNsTITU-
TIONf -sss
DO YOU WANT TO FEEL WELT
DO YOU WANT TO GET RID OF NERVOUSNESS
DO YOU WANT ENERGY
DO YOU WANT TO s. EEP WELLS Il
DO YOU WANT A BRISK AND VIGOROUS FEEL
mgr
If gOa do use Hoefand's German Bitters, prepared
by DR.. C. II. Jackson, AIS Arch street, Philadelphia,
and sold by druggists and store keepers throughout
the United States, Canadas, West Indies and South
America, at 20 cents per bottle. may4-1m
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ICE.
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.

We selling many ARTICLES Of HARDWARE,
ebeing part of kizKxAs ELLIss last IsrokTsuss,'
al a small advance oosS Tor cAsH. Our STOCK,
whieh IS esias made eompiete BY daily arrivals,
osr at reduced prices for Cash negoli4bls paper
Yaa ave measg % eaxang your Hardware "A
- Pablic square, kIkzzAz k1Ilss old stzha fsam
Tsb2s-tf MCCALL & CO. =
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Arrest OF a slave Reseuer.

EVANSVILLE, o., May l0.-Reuben John
son. a negro. the leader of the rescuers of the
fugitive slave, Jackson, has been arrested
He attempted to shoot Deputy Marshal
Campbell, but his revolver missed fire.
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River and Steamboat News.

The river was rising slowly yesterday, the
eject of the rains of Sunday night and Mon
day.
ARRIVED.
MAY 9.-Tempest. Louisville.
Winnefred. Bells Coal Mines.
l0-Cuba, Paducah.
DEPARTED.
-Winnefred, Bells Coal Mines.
l0-Cuba, Paducah,
Ida May, Pittsburg.
Tempest, Louisville.
V. X. Stevenson, Up River.
Acacia Cottage, Up River.
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Goululerrial.
DAILY PArRIor OFFICE, !

CoTToN.-Nothing doing in the cotton
market yesterday.
TOBACCO.-Sal at A. Hamilton's yes
terday of 20 hhds at 40; u.s. 8 80, 4 rs,
8 rs, I so, A 80, rs, IS, A IS, 8 As, 4 IS,
4 so, rs, IS, 90, 40, 8 90, 90, 4 50,
Is, 5 55a 1YTf5oT1 WLJUUC j
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ss-we are authorized u announce rHos. T. sAuN
pERS as candidate for The on OF County Trustee
Of davidson County at the election 10 be held in
March, 1850. apr2o-td
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Notice. -

The 5th volume OF Sneed's Reports has been de
posted in my Office for distribution. The Clerks Of
tne Circuit Courts Of Middle Tennessee are hereby
requested To cali and receive them.
may7 J p. CLARK, Clerk.
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aa- We are authorized % announce SAMUEL p
AAiENr candidate for County Trustee al the mel
March election. zprle-td
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One of the OberIin Isescuers Com
yictcd.
CLEVELAND, May I0.-Langston, the ODER
lin reseuer, has been found guilty.
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DIV DE I'D .

FTyFsE Bard % Dreelars 81 TIE Nashville Cosnuer
Il cal Insurance. Cannsany hare this a1y ee<sArea
iixtaena 81 Twelve per cent On the whale cSpisai
ssoek &C she Het pTuhts ~ ne last six uoaths
sis per he applet % the sekine - % The
malniag szock nnes snd ths elhsr sx pr eeat o. he
rsia - tEe SeekhassEs IN cash. AFTER ne l1lA
lasi- JAMzS WALKER,
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We employ only the complement of hands
necessary for the press NominaIiy SHE en-
CINE takes care of dselEr The saving to
our pocket of 'Caloric" over steam is three
dollars per day. We believe the day is fast
approaching when locomotives on our rail-
roads boats on our rivers. will be propelled
by .'EriCsson's Caloric Engines" What a
blessing to the world! No more explosions
On Press
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-11

The popularity of the Mexican VI ustang
Imminent is co-extensive with the civilization of
the globe Other articles claim to allreiGte pain and
distress-this cures. Family Physicians, Govern
ment Hospitals, Farriers Planters, Farmers, Livery
men, &c, have practically demonstrated this fact,
throughout the world. No article ever before re-
ceived such undivided praise and support from Med
ical and Scientific men.
FhF- RHEUMATISM,
OF years. standing, has been totally cured. Piles,
Ulcers Tumors Running Sores. scrofula Stir Joints.
Feions, swelings, Burns, Bites, Bois, Chaps, Neu-
ralgia, Salt Rheum, and all aches and pains upon
man, and kindred complaints upon -2E
HORSES, CATTLE, &C.
such as Ring bone Gall, Scratches, SPAWN ,PollEv,
Sweeney, Hoofail, &c, are subdued and cured
by the
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FOR SALE.

r have four good hoass serva1ts for sale that are
l. well qa4llaed, ALSO go0d seAHsiEess, A Ne
- Cedar Street r. y IYI.&.
nur2--tf
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DIR. A. w. MESECK.

I,EOM Praszia, for thsrieeea years IN nae ,nn-
IL txy with great success 10 his practice- HIS oes
y on cotie<e street eoFu~r 81 line, whers ae may
BE consulted peFsnEaliy or 81 letter.
Rxery DISEASE II trusted hlns IA tiene, mos1 van
sh under hsz skililnl and geEtns e@fnsat- f1r ~.
fectionz q iunek ete., he las Feet2r
fai trs4Euent, exper izaented % hnaselE.
anr47-tf
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Lyons Magnetic Powders,
WI destroy Garden Insects, Cockrodches, Bed
Bugs FZeas, Ants, Moths, and all
pests of the Ueyzrain kind. . AS.

inestimable. In warm weather all teens with
these annoying foes. This powder is the only article
ever discovered which will exterminate them. A
company of botansts from the horticultural Society
of Paris, while amidst the ferns Of Asia, observed
thai all insects lighting upon certain kind Of plant
very soon dropped dead. This fact made OF
to guard their night camps from these ntruders.
Quantities Of the plant were brought home by Mr. f
Lyon and found positive insect destroyer in every
experiment. 1t is simply powdered leaf, chemi-
calIy prepared the effect of age and climate.
Medals and Letters Patent have been obtained from
the governments Ct England France, Germany and
Russia from the Worlds Fair, and numerous medi-
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Letter from the President of the United States

"ExECUTIvE MANSION, WASHINGTON,
Jan. 3lst, 1858.
"MR. EMANUEL LYoN-Dear Sir: / have the pleas
ure inform you that the Royal Commission, OF the
Worlds Fair, at London, have awarded you a Medal
and certificate for the great value Of your Magnetic
Powders, &c. MMLARD FILLMORE, Chairman"
The above was accompanied by a certificate of
Prince Albert
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.sOur Ericason.O

The .'DAILY PRESS" is continually in re-
ception of letters from Northern, Western,
Southern, and some Eastern States, making
inquiries relative to our GREAT ERICS-
SON. Over one hundred letters are thus an