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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

MEYER's MIRACULOUS vERNiS DESTROYER,
the Oldest and best remedy known for exteIminat-
Ing hsts and Mice, CockroacheS, Bugs. Ants,
den Insects
RPrincipsl Depot. 61a Broadway, NY.
Soid oy a ii Druggists everywhere. ma ls-Sm
INv soRATE THE SYSTEM Two thirds of our
DISEASES proceed from derang ements of the stomach
ana the nerves, A want of yIgor in the digestive
organs causes an immense amount of discomfort,
both In body and mind One preparation and one
oHty, reaches the cause and the consequences of
this discomfort To give strens I'll to the weakened
stomach to calm the agtated nerves and to restore
constitute perfect health and tend to secure long
and painless life, there is no medicine now before
the world which will compare with H0steusT's
Stoaeh Btttsrs. IL would BE- insult to the reader
10 suppose that he has not heard of their amazing
success In Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, General
Debllity, and all the disorders to which the stom-
ach, the liver, the bowels and the nervous system
are subject So marvellous Is the effect of this great
restorative that ply slclans OF emnence do not hes
ltate TO aH their names witnesses to the testI-
monlals of persons who have been rescued from
suffering and danger by the Bltters, when the rem
cores OF the dispensary had all been tried without
Sold by all druggists everywhere. iy 81 cost
BARRY's TRIcoPHERous
the pest and cheapest article for Dressing, Beau
Irving, Cleansing, Curling, Preserving and Re-
storing the Hair. Ladies, try 1t. Sold by all Drug
glsts and Perfumers mar l2-6m
PENN1Es.-Persons desiring Pennies will always
ond them for erohapge at the Star Once oounter.
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Prize Fight i'm Boston Harbor,

BOsToN, August Jack Turner and Andrew
Gideon were before the police court this morning
and committed for trial at higher court, In de-
fault Of bail In - 900 each. They were arrested
yesterday as principals In prize fight on one OF
the Islands in the harbOr, and bad INDUCED in
eighty-five rounds when the police arrived and
lfrested them. Both Were nearly blind John
Welsh. hottleh holder, was also arrested, and held
I'm 81 600 for trial
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Loo A l. NEW s.

IL Though The STAR Is printed on the fastest
steam press In use south Of Baltimore, itsedition
Is 30 large as to require it to be pu, to prs at an
early hour Advertisements, therefore, should be
sent In before IL o'clock m; otherwise they may
not appear until the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

1T. Louis, Aug -Four precincts 10 bear from
gave Barrett (democratl 100 majority two wears
ago. As far as heard from Barrett's majority for
Congress for the remainder Of the term is about
IS. The result is doubtful, though his election
IS conceded. Blair's (republican) majority over
Barrett for the next Congress 8 about 1000 Orr
(Union) for Governor has a majority Of 600 in
this district. The Legislative ticket is I'm doubt
though 1t favors the republicans, who have
elected majority Of county officers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

NOTICE. TO WAsHISsToNIASs.-Those Of our
ieilow-citzens leaving for the watering places
and elsewhere should bear In mind that we do
not mail The STAR except after payment In ad-
vance at the rate Of 37H cents per month.
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Exculsio.ists nj De,rolt,

DETROIT, Aug. Ga large party OF excursion
lists from Kentucky, Mississippi. Alablms, Louis
lana, and Texas arrived here this afternoon en-
route for Niagara Falls, aud being entertai ned
this evening at grand bail at the X ussell House
Among the number are macy emf eat Southern
gentlemen. The New Orleans press 10 lar ely
represented. They leave tomorrow by special
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Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, Aug s.-Flour closed firm; How
ard street Ohio and City Mills % g. " loal IL
active; rcd 2}a33 white 3Ja6S. Corn is ACTIVE;
yellow 3; white suas3c Proyislo ns closed stead,
mess pork $40 -. Lard closed quiet at 10 10
Whisky closed hrm; City and Ohio 2lc.
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Dreadful NIurcer in Penu,yIyania

PHILADELHHIA, Aug. IA dispatch from Little
Valley, York couJiy, saws that James Wheat has
been arrested at Yorkshire for thu murder Of bis
wife. He says his father and mother assisted him
20 commit the crime, the father strangling her.
The affair has caused much excitement
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NysterIous murder az Leng branch.

PHLADELPHiA, Aug. "A mysterious murder
took place at Long Branch LAST night. Cries Of
murder were heard, and two pistol shots. This
morning boat was found on the beach, smeared
with blood, but no clue has been discovered Of
the murderer or his victim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08
Arkansas Election,

FoRT SMITH, Akk., August This precinct
gives Johnson (DemOcratl for Governor, l5- ma
loalty Mitchell (oPnostionl for Congress, ~.
majority.
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NoTIcE.-District of Columbia Advertisements
to be inserted in the BALTIMORE Sun are received
a. and forwarded from Tue SrAR Office
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New York nfarket,

NEw YORK, Aug. : Flour is firm; State s. 20
ASSOC, Ohio s. 50; Southern unchanged " heat
Il firm; southern red 81 25aSI ~; white 81 40
Corn is quiet; MIXED 62ka63c. Pork 10 heav .
LaTd is heavy at I24aI37sc, Whisky is s.eady
AT Ole
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Kentucky Electioa
Weather Report

LOUISVILLE, August The majority Of Gen.
ten thousand.
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All Of DIR: Humphreys & Co.'s speoifc Ho-
msopashis Remedies put ug expressly for family
in cases, containing, % walls, from 81 to ss
each, with book Of full directions. For sale By
retail agent w; A: Fitzgerald, 353 north street;
also by f. b. Winter, north corner of street and
Hazel, for internal and external Infammafions OF
all kinds. Sold as above. - ma Civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

Mrs, WINsLow, m experienced nurse and female
Physioian, has SpofAsas Syyvp for CAiIdss TsstA-
!ss, which greatly soitates the process oftsething
By ioftening the gums. reducing al InfsmmationI
bovsla. Depend upon il mothers, Il viii give rest
70 yoursevel. and relief and heath 70 your infants.
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Arrival of IN. Steam,hin knnsar.a.

NEW NokK, Aug. The Kangaroo was sig
nalSd this morning. she left Liverpool the
same day as the Canadian, whose news has been
published.
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Financial

NEw YORK, Aug s-Stocks are st ally; Chi
cago and Rock Island 90; Illinois Central shares
slk Michigan Southern az; New York Central
g; Hudson r. K. r IS.
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The DIS. BRoTHKRs' succeas i'm curing diseasrs
continues to astonish all. The facility with which
ne raises the PROSTATE rame, nvgorstes it with
my stery and ADM ration of the hour. Ais method
OF examination, his deep insight into dis ase, his
Profound KNOW edge Of the n1dtria snsdica, a Q
al proverbial. Where others practice at har raz-
ard and In the dark, he seems to tread in the
light OF certainty, and, corFequence con-
quers disease. ALI should consult ham who wi sh
for speedy cure and thorough advice espec al v
those who have either consumption or scrofula in
both which the Doctor has had the most remark
able and gratifying success. Office 10 south St,
opposite Smiths oman. It's
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THE GREAT EASTERN.
ANNAPOLIS AND ELK RIDGE RAILROAD.
RALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
AafF$N sEE39R THE M-
oE1r1esz-1G REAT EASTERN kKXGSKe9s.5

1fGA< FOR THE
I1EfN STEAMSHIP La L1EEmrs5ssss-11
3GREAT EASTERN NY SfHDs3
For the accommodation of the Citizens of WASH
lngtOn and yicirity desiring to inspect the Mann
moth steamship, the following arrans ements have
been made:
~ Trains will leave Washington Station on MON
DAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,, THURS
DAY, and FRIDAY, 9Th, 7th, 9Th 9Th. and 10th
instant, at ~, 740, and III 40 a. m connecting at
BALTIMORE with the superior steamers of the Bay
Lane Tor the great Ship. The steamers will leave
the Norfolk COmpany's Wharf. Baltimore az 8 40
s a m;, and Bowls Wharf at 10 and p m,
alter the arrival the trains. The steamers will
run u the snip or back in less than two hours
Returning steamers will leave the ship at about
noon, and and p. m, and trains leave baltimore
ton last train by 10 p. IN.
, Tickets only 80 s. from Washington, including
the round trip by railroad visit to Baltimore the
Bay steamers to aud fr IN the Great Eastern and
a jul admission on board the same.
Passengers havs choice of trains going and re
turning. Tickets good for same day and a so the
following morning w. p. SMITH,
r ,n,o> Master of TranspoT alton.
4. II. fAhSONS, Agent au 4 st
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CINCINNATI, August THE thermometer yes
rtay ranged from % TO l02 degrees. There were
l3 cases of sun stroke, , Of which proved fatal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

ACCIDENT TO THE CANAL-It is reported that =
culvert on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal ba,
been washed away near Harper's Ferry, which
will delay navigation for a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

meeting and torch-light procession of the Bel
and Everett folks, tonight, see advertisement IL
another column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

| WOOD Now is the time to get winter fuel at
| w reduced prices. We have largo stock
| of WOOD and COAL at very low
| AND Iprices, for cash.
WARDER Il STEWART,
COAL. Office-Corner and 18th sts
~ iau 7-2wt Yard-l2th ST. and Canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

BEAR IN MIND the grand moonII ght excursion
tomorrow evening, for the benefit of families
See advertisement
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HoLLnwAY,s PIIIs.

DIAlRHeA.-A sudden supp esslon ofthe ev.cua.
lions frequently ends in collapse. The actiun OF
Holloway's medicines are based on more rational
they nentralize and expel them through the natur-
al channels. They purify the fuids, cleanse the
the various functions restore the body to its nor
NAL state OF health. Sold by all Druggists at 25c.
&c., and 81 per box. - $50 aus lw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

ARRIVED at Carriers wharf foot OF Thirteen.
and-a-half street, schooner Method, Phillips from
Philadelphia, with it6 tons OF coal for Mr. James
Fraser - - sa- = ( 80 sFeiioss i8y5saie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

A GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION for the ben.
eft OF families, Is Advertised In another column
This Is new and certainly very good idea fol
families who wish TO recreate In this way
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

ri - NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
adler 4 BROTHER Would respectfully in
form their friends and customers that they have
this day removed from No I39 Seventh street to
No. ~ Louisiana avenue, 4 Market Spaced between
9th and 9th streets, where they constantly keep on
MILLINERY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY,
XEPHIk WORSTED aud a general assortment
of TOILET ARTICLES and PERFUMERY
which We will sell at the very lowest prices POSI-
BILE. ALDER a BROTHER
au 7-T' % Market Space
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

THsEE HUNDRED round TIP ii ckets were yester
day morning taken BY the "early hainn for Bal
tinnore and the Great eastern. Is 9. = g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

SUGAR. CoE OF II: TEA AZ;
Is do CUBA SUGAR. :. ar
81 bbls. REFINED SUGARS, es .s
50 bags JAVA COFFEE,
81 do MARACAlB0 COFFEE,
rs do MO COFFEE, k.e.' s. aaa
IS do ST. DOMINGO COFFEE. q.
30 half chests GREEN AND BLACK TEAS
- do PRIME CHEESE,
81 do STARCH. fHa 81 = u
Now landing from steamer Monticello and packet
scho 1ner Mott Bedell, and for sale Nv by : :
au 6teo SAMUEL BACON & co.
THE UNDERSIGNED. BEGs LEAVE TO
inform his friends and the public gener- a
s s that he Ia. removed g Noal9 street, W
hand BASKETS of all sizes made to order,
and I'D ones repaired. Also. particular care taken
oil a. kinds and slz of CHAIR GAMING - :
aa 6-eo5t, +. ROSCHER, Basket Maker.
RALTlMoRE LIFE INSURANCE Co.-Is
y coRpoRATED isSc.-Jour !. Donaldson, Pres
nj r SSu5 5om NM NsuREs LIVES and R11ys
aud RAMS ANNyi tiles, 80.
Descriptive pamphiets may be obtained st the
C2mPan{'s Agency for the District Of Con nbIs
onos Of Lewis Johnson 4 Co, Bankers, 10th stresi
% q. aa sssaasa D. &ss a.. As ss
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MADAME BOIVIN'S FEMALE ALTERA-
ava TIVE PILLS, for the exclusive use of + msles
iaboiing under any of the follOwing, complaints:
DISTINCTIONS, SuppTessiOns, q reen Sickness Head
ache, Pain in the Side, PalptatiOn, Loathing of
Food, DISTURBED Sleep and al Interruptions and ir
". B.-These Pills should never be taken by fe-
males during pregnancy, as they are suEe TO cause
mlscarTage. Prepared for Madame Boivln at -
Rue Vaug arard, at Paris, France. For sale at 70
south b street, opposite Smithsonian, the o lily
a. Washington. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

WIsTARs BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY -The
Editor of the international Journal says:-"Ofall
the specifics offered for the cure of Lung Conn
plants, we have the gre atest faith in WfstdTs Bal
sam Of Wild Cherry. FIR g from those narcotic in
gradients which enter so largely into the compost
ton OF some Other patent medicines, it acts with
this valuable medicine from personal kno Wedge Of
a member of our family was raised from the yeTy
brink of the grave through its use; and in several
subsequent cases where it has been administered
IN our household. IL has never once failed of the
desired effect We cheerfnlly recommend il to our
friends IN the British Provinces and among the
Diseases ofthe Lungs"
None genuine unless signed l. BUrrs on the
wrapper.
Prepared by 8. W. Fowle & Co, Boston, and for
sale by II. ID. Gilman, g. C.. Ford jr., 3. b. Waite
q. Stott, John Schwarze, Nairn Il Palmer, Wash
Ington; and by dealers every whore. au7-lwI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR THK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dr. Gunton has generously proffered a SCHOLARSHIP D
In the Column ian College to any youth in the
public schools who may be selected as most de-
serving on the grounds OF good character and
superior proficiency Five boys from each dis
trict are to be selected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

= CRIMINAL CoURr.-To-day, the Court having
met, the case Of the United t,tes ayt VIM H'
Marquise, charged with setting up and keeping
gambling tables, was continued. Mr. Bradley.
sen argued the case to the jury for the defense.
ana was addressing them when our report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08
LYONS MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER
Exterminates Bed Bugs, Roaches, Ticks, Ants,
Garden Insects, 30.
1t eoHtdtHs no Poison
HoMKorArHIc RKMKpIFs

LYONS MAGNETIC PILLS
Are Certain Death to Rats and Mice
Sold everywhere. ap ISM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

PHYSICIANS are generally 10th to speak a word in
praise Of what are called patent medicines" In
deed, 1t is an article in the code of medical ethics
that physician who sanctions the use of reme di es
cannot he considered q member of the National As
ISOLATION. But there are exceptions to the most
laPlus have actually been compelled, by the force
OF facts, to recommend DIR. J. Hostetter's stomach
Bltters for those diseases which are only prevalent
during the sumner and fall They have ascertained
that there are no remedies in the pharmacopia
which can compare with this wonderful Compound
Tor the arrangement of the system. Thousands of
iamles residing along the low grounds of the wes-
tern and southern rivers, are now convinced that
they have found q medicine peculiarly adapted for
their ailments, while in other portions of the coun-
article is equally large. : :
Sold by druggist and dealers generally every
where. au 7-eo3I .
LYos's MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER
Exterminatss Bed Bugs, Roaches, Ticks, Ants,
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The TOURNAMENT AT ARLINGTON ON Mon
DAY.-CoRREcTIoN, &c-At the grand tourna-
ment Of the Presidents Mounted Guard at Airing
ton on Monday last there were three maids of
honor crowned instead OF two, as stated yester-
day-Miss Martha Peck, daughter of Capt Peck,
OF the Guards, first maid, crowned by William 4
Teel; Miss Harriet Naylor, of Washington, sec
stead OF William Geary as stated yesterday:1 and
Miss Anderson, of Washington, third maid,
crowned by Mr. VIM. Geary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

EOR SALE.-The light draught last sailing
IL YACnT POINTER will be sold cheap -. .
on Immediate apple .tIon The above Boat ~
is 81 feet long, IL feet beam, with fine cabin 8
II feet In length; was fit, ed up for pleasure boat
but would make an exec lent market boat InqUi q
of II o. HOOD, 33s Pa avenue. au6-tf
SUHRIOR WHITE AND RED ASH EGG
- COAL-Now on the voyage and daily expected
TO arrive, schooners Chas Moore and Jas Tice,
with las tons Broad Mountain WHITE ASH EGG
coal, aad Ito tons RED ASH EGG COAL Per
sons DESTROYS ofprocuring their supply fOr the win
ter viii save money By lea sing their orders so that
their coal can he delivered from tia vessels.
SHERIFF Il DAWSON
-Four and a-half street and Canal
au6-4t Nnt.l west side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

Mr.. EDITOR: see by the papers that one of our
distinguished judicial officers does not read the
Stdr-probably the only man in the District who
could say as much. Would II not be well for one
who has so much to do with the misfortupes and
mseries Of the people here, edaly peruse the mir
ror which so faithfully portrais their condition (,
Would he not be better qualified for the &C barge
Of his official duties? Can any man Judge or
juryman, keep fully posted in the wants of the
community In which he lives without reading
" the peoples penny paper2" BLACKSTONE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

OUR CITIZENS were thrown into a great state
OF excitement not long since by the arrival of tie
japanese ana also OF the Chicago Zouaves. Now
that they have left the city and all the sensation
has died out one Of the only persons in town who
is creating furore is Mr.. Finley, corner of and
seventh streets opposite Post Office, who has just
received something entirely new in the way of
fine cut chewing tobacco from Michigan and nlso
other choice brands Of tobacco and cigarsi 2t%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

1856 SEVENTH STREET. 1876
beautiful assortment of GOLDPAPERS. with
g varied stock of medium and low priced GOoDS.
FlkEBOARpS, PRINTS, PIETORES, CORD
and IASSELS, &c, remnants Of low priced pa
PERS, with a handsome stock Of WINDOW
SHADES, at greatly reduced prices. Orders len
ior PAPERHkNGiNGS and w / N ID q w
SHADES satisfactorily executed with skill and
disPateh In city or country. Please give me call
Dom forget the number. -. =
-. JNO MARKRITER,
No 4S6 Seventh st., doors above
au cost Odd Fellows Hall
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: BxAR-Is MIND the excursion Of the Odd Fellows
a. Anaiestaa island this afternoon for the henent
81 eneir library, We understand that they are
having grand time ever there inst item owe,
and see for yourselves. The best OF the fun will
be ia the cool Of the evening.
sxx soTIeEs Of political ms.t,,.. chs. .,.,,,,,,
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TO be a perfect rush Of southern families 10 the
North this season. The springs and bathing places
at the North viii be especially patronized by
them. Hundreds have already passed through
this city, and hundreds are following. Yesterday
there were sixty-three arrivals at the National
from the South-most of them from Tennessee
and Mississippi, though other States were repro
sented on the register. very large number OF
gentlemen remained In the city until the evening
train for Baltimore whose object was to have a
view OF the Great Eastern, before they took their
departure for their summer resorts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

EDITOR STAR: | have seen, read and heard so
much OF Blondin, the great rope-walker, that |
Of extraordinary feats to be performed by him;
but L have heard of an achievement which II ia
said he intends to accom- lish this month at Mag
ara which somewhat shakes my credulity, and
that Is that he will walk across the river back
wards and take the rope up after him Do YOU
think he will be able to accomplish this7
Truly yours, NINA
we advise the perpetrator of the above to be
very careful how he conducts himself else some
day he will take rope doom after him, or be
very suddenly taken up by one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

ACCIDENT TO A LITTLE CHA Warning to
Little CatidreH Yesterday evening. little girl
named Mary McNulty, while playing upon the
large water mains In X street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, fell of, striking her arm which
was broken, She was taken care of by those who
witnessed the Circumstance, and conveyed to the
house Of her father, Patrick McNulty corner of Z,
street and New Jersey avenue, and physician
sent Tor, who attended to the wound. Her parents
are said to be In very destitute circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

s1 NOTICES o. political meetings this evening
~ sE1aaa s.is ra-I5 ID on est 4
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FOUND IN THE PoToMAc The workmen en-
gagged In dredging the channel Of the Potomac
river found the other day seven iron buckets,
which had been used In cleaning the channel
twenty years previous. The iron was not injured
and each bucket weighed about 40 pounds -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08

AN USFoRrUNArE.-A German woman named
Anna Pflinge was arrested yesterday at the Civ
Hall, perfectly insane, and carrying In her arms
nns-iooking child In a perfectly nude condition
She was taken before Justice Dom who Furnished
a coat as temporary cover for the child and sent
them TO the Asylum until arrangements can be
made for her admission to the Insane Hospital.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-03-29

The Mississippi River extcnds 800
miles from the frozen regions OF the
north to the sunny south, and with The
Missouri river IS 1000 miles in length.
It would reach from New York acroaa
the Atlantic Ocean, Or from France to
Turkey and the Caspian Sea. Its aver.
age depth Is so feet, aud its width half >
mile. The foods are more than . month
travelling from its source to its delta
The trappcrs can exchange the furs o.
animals caught By them % the upper
Mississippi for tropical fruits gathered
on the banks below. The total value of
steamers aAoat on the river and its trib-
utaries is more than Sc, 900, 900, mum.
bcring 1900 boats, with more than twiss
the stcamb boat tonnage Of England. Il
drains an area Of 200, 900 square miles
and washes the shores Of twelve power.
ful States. In one single reservoir at
Lake Pepin, between Wisconsin and
Miancsota, $500 miles from the sea, the
navies Of the world might safely ride at
anchor