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CONGRESS.
s,-..o,-rp roR THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
|, Senate, Tuesday, April "a. Y
The Senate was not in session to-day. ID

Hopss Of REPRESENTATIVES.

Tho SnnAtc WIS uUI III cOcoioh soTNey't
House Of Representatives.
~. Sneaker laid before the House com
nnnication from the President OF the UNI
.ad States, transmitting a report OF the Sec
s -. of the Navy, to whom was referred
le.a RELATION of the House of April 10. 1860
..souesting the President to communicate tt
- House. in addition to the information
.Isd for in the resolution, the number Of
Ssors and men in the service of the United
S S,a.ss belonging to the African squadron,
10 have died while engaged in actual ser.
.;.s since the date of the Ashburton treaty
20 the present time; laid on the table and or
dared to be printed.
Also. from the President a communication
..ansm;tred in compliance with resolution
If the House calling for all such intorma
ton as he might possess in relation to the
existence of the territory of Minnesota. The
President says he possesses no information
mon the subject except what has been de-
lived from the proceedings of Congress and
the House itself. Since the date OF the ACT
of Nav, 1850, admitting portion of the
Territory as a State into this Union, no ac-
tom has been had by the Executive. either
affirming or denying the existence OF such
Territory. The question in regard to that
nortion of territory without the limits OF this
State, remains for the decision OF Congress,
and is in the same condition as 1t was when
the State was admitted into the Union.
Il was referred to the Committee on Elec'
tions. that committee having under consider
alton the admission of delegate from that
Territory, who claims that in as much as the
law establishing the Territorial government
of Minnesota has never been repealed, that
norton Of the Territory not included within
the State limits, still exists as an organized
Territory under the act establishing the Ter
ritorial government for Minnesota.
The House resolved itself into COMMITTEE
of the Whole Mr.. Bufinton, OF Mass, In
the chair ,--....s- ...ss.
Mr.. Bingham, of Ohio, addressed the House
upon general politics, inveiging against the
bred Scott decision.
Mr.. Noel of Miss, followed in q writer
speech upon general politics, and drawing a
parallel, with view to prove the identity 10
general aim of the old federal and new
Black Republican party.
Mr.. Campbell, of Penn, then discussed
the tariff After which,
Mr.. Howard, of Ohio, discussed the posi-
ton of the Democratic party upon the slave
ry question.
Mr.. Mcknight, of Penn, then addressed
the Senate upon the Tariff favoring the pro
lection of home industry.
At the close Of his speech the committee
rose. and at 5 o clock the House adjourned
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Fatal Railrnad Accident.

ST. LOUIS April PA collision occur
red Yesterday near Jefferson Barracks, on
the Iron Mountain Railroad, between the
construction train and a special tram, Oh
which was tie Board If Health 81 s.. Louis.
Dr. Klein, Clerk Of the Board, John 81
monds, Treasurer Of the Railroad Company,
brakeman and one boy, were killed.
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Arrival Of the Steamer City Of Baltimore.

New YORK, April 24--The steamer City
Of Baltimore, from Liverpool on the llth
instant, has arrived. Ter advices have been
anticipated.
She passed the steamer City Of Manches-
Ter on the 18th, of Fastnel Light.
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The Missing Mrs. Brennan.

New YORK, April 24-A letter in the y.
Y. Tribune Of this morning, from Rome,
reiterates the story IF Mrs. Brennan, the
missing wife If Captain Brennan, being
alive and il Italy. She has been seen and
recognized by several individuals, and al
ways III company with man calling him
self Powell 4. Wyman.
A person of tins name is now FIRST Lieu
tenant in the FIRST Artillery, in which corps
Mr. Brennan Is Captain.
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In this city, on Saturday, the 2lst of April, of
pneumonia, JOSEPH MAHON, in the 32d year
of his age. The deceased leaves wife and two
children.
At Oak Hill, Montgomery county, Md, on the
goth inst, Mrs. HENRIETTA MARIA BROOKE,
in the 10Th year of her age.
In Rockville, Montgomery County, Nd, on the
18th Of March, A. D., 1850, JOHN HUDDLES-
TON, in the 10Th year of his age. He was for
merly resident of Alexandria.
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FAUQUIRR WITT sULPHuR sPRINGs-

/ tAUQulEH WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
NHE subscriber will offer Tor sale to the highest
i bidder, on the premises, on THURSDAY,
the 18th day of May next, the above named pro-
perty, consisting Of -FOUR HUNDRED ACRES
| OF LAND, Of superior quality, on which are
III erected commodious BRICK BUILDINGS,
Eaa covered with slate built Of the best materials,
and we'll arranged for conducting Il first class
watering establishment. The buildings are capa.
BILE of accommodating comfortably, ut least 600
yisiters.
At same time he will offer for SALE in connec
ton with the above, or separately, a tract Of
TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-THREE
ACRES OF LAND, lying east Of, and adjoining
it, called WITHERS
This valuable property lies in the county of
Fauquier, Virginia about fifty miles south west
Of Washington city, in healthy and desirable
region, and is accessible within six miles by the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, 70 Warrenton,
and thence BY good turnpike.
The medicinal virtues Of the water are well
known and established. The lands are fertile,
adapted to grass, and capable Of producing full
supplies ofmeats grain, hay, milk, butter, &C., Sc.
All needful arraug eReuts have been made for
the approaching SPRING SEASON. Ice houses
have been filled, and large garden is now being
cultivated, ample to supply vegetables.
Immediate possession will DC giyen-and the
purchaser can have the option Of buying the fur
niture now ~ the Hotels anu Cabins. Ii IS IN
good order, and with few additions, sufficient
Tor the use ., the premises as d watering place.
~ No location in the South is better suited
for an extensive Academy, than this property
Literary gentlemen, disposed to establish first
class School, respectfully invited 70 exam
inc it.
TEEMs.-One sixth Of the purchase money
will be required on The day Of sale, or an equiya
lent, al sky or ninety days-oue-sixth on the
first day Of October next, and the balance in two
equal annual payments, from that date--the de-
ferred payments TO bear interest, aud to be salts
factorily secured. For any desired information,
address ROBT. HUDGIN, Bow Green, Va.
Fauquier county, ar 2j-eots
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MARRIED.

At Christ Church, Alexandria, Va, on the 18th
instant, by the Rev. Mr.. Dana, d. MCCARTHY
CHICHESTER, of Fairfax County, to Miss
JULIA SULLY, of Alexandria
In Washington, on the 10th iust., by the Rev.
Mr.. Ryan, TH0S. o. ARNOLD, to SARAH K.
cUANc
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prize FIGHT.

New YORK, April 24.-A prize fight came
off this morning, on Riker's Island, between
two prize fighters, name Gibbon and Viii
son. They had sixty-one rounds, wher
neither obtaining the mastery, it was de.
clared drawn battle.
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1860. AIM A N AC.
1860.
RI NE LIST.


ARRIVED.
Schr. Southerner, Wormsley, Baltimore, plaster
to b. Ii. Lambert.
Schr. NJ. J. Fardy, Hooper, Salisbury, Md, ium-
Der to Smoot Perry.
Schr. Pattie Martin, Tatum, North Carolina,
shingles to Waters Co.
Schr. Triune, Weaver, Nomni, corn to Wash
ington l. Co.
Schr Waymark, Hammond, Mattox, corn to
Washington Co.
Schr Swift, Jackson, Currioman, corn to Wash
ington & Co.
schr American, Kelly, Quantico, piles to II. A.
Bradshaw.
Passed up to Washington, schr. Ospray, Smith,
from Washington, n. c.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Andover, Crowell, cid. at Boston, for this
port, 2lst inst.
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The Yacht Wanderer.

BosToN, April 23.-Judge Sprague Of the
u. s. District Court, to-day gave q decision
allowing the seamcn Of the yacht Wanlerer
their wages. The question ofsaiyage j. still
pending.
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Obituary.

TRENTON, April 23.-Rev. +. I. Cooley,
D. D.. one Of the Oldest Ministers Of the old
school Presbyterian Church, died suddenly
Yesterday, at his residence near this city.
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Era.

CHICAGO. April 23.-IIecker's brewery at
Sh4boygan, Wis, was destroyed BY fire
on Friday last. Loss $4,000; insured for
$1,000.
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BY J. T. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


COMMISSIONERS sALE.-In pursuance ~
~ a decree Of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
County, rendered at November term, 1858, IN ITO
suit of Aienda A. Keene, Administrative, vs. JOS
L. Edsall, &C. the undersigned will offer for sale,
at public auction, on Saturday, the 10Th doy III
Hoy 1869 at Il octock, IT,, in Fl, 1T the Mny ors
4t.ts Office, il the city Of Al xaDdra, 4 TEAE-
.l!A- u ENT and LOT OF GROUND, On the west
side Of Fayette street, in the said city Of Aioxar
dria bounded as follows: Beginning Oh Fay,ue
street at the distance OF 100 feet north. from tho
middle of the square, between King aud Cameron
streets; thence with Fayette street, northwardly,
10 feet thence westwardly, parallel with Cameron
street, 81 feet, ten feet alley; thence with said
alley, and parallel to Fayette street southward,y,
l9 feet thence 10 the beginning, with the right of
way over said alley, and the alleys connected
herewith, in connection with others entitled there
to, and subject to an annual rent in fee Of six dol
lars, payable tc tho City Council Of Alexandria
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne tenth Of the pur, base
money to be paid in hand, at the time Of sale;
thu residue in three equal nstalmeuts, at g. r. AM
Is months from the day Of SALE with interest: the
deferred payments to be secured By tie bonds If
the purchaser, with good personal security the
title TO be retained until the purchase money j
fully paid, and the property to be resold upon
failure Of the purchaser to comply with the terms
VI sale. Il. l.. SMITH, o..
LAW. Il. TAYLOR, '''
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mcCoRMICK's REAPING AND MOVING MA.
CHINE FOR 1850

On aDp ~. ..;yL.., M !, fy,,y sro ,,og,.c
49, 49, '''S,'' III ,,c,.,,,.,5
Emu l"' ""'u"'' ''"u :
- X any sl.i9r I1''SlisTiIo = ~
= re- o , 81 ! - : :
6hLAI u"LD MEDAL ~ iio'o'' =
TT, Ioo1' npryv Ill., puh r-n;,.or.. !,
MIN r. ". ~ = - i'o''o"
E%nIoIIoI \, npI7r II ~ Poy aoricn,uro,
So III, : =, Fl Fn1lanI;n I85-
Ir!S,rl,er ppIzF II III Irni.ed Stotas Agri
nl"iiEo fnlH H. - w 0H''o" '''''' 4 :.
",'"''' ',,,.,l,, .,,,,,,o5 Il ia mann.
"ii III" ~ , II, Nm enr bar,,.
i''lure y '"e'o II +,.t .-1sso III ~ hssi-
an' WIN i,l ~ Ms1HIEE REAPER
'a'S y "ATsANi :" ,I I'll si,,,I;oi,,
~ ~, !, 80 ! :, - 80, ll,r.,. .,.rl;,,,
autaDiilty, %nu py''go' 81 ,,, e.
unIon5rio n and Mn attend promptly ID all
communications or orders
EsIg~ CIRCULARS will also be sent on applica-
tion M mn Agents.
AZ ll-euIm 9. II. MCCORMICK.
~,,-n,,nroU ,,,-yToy .En cocoa NAT
~ rnl'l2N - ~ s,a,,,. MI
~ llNu - - i0'''''u H.
,,,,,r,c+..Af,rl,ir,., - Nattinr
~ rolls aoup'e eN"a e"n''"'' 80. NJ
~ i ana 7. I"sS' w u "i''!,'.u 4
All, the heaviest ahd HncSt ha''''7' o'o' ~"
~ che market
80 rolls IT, o. ana ~ real "1"qua n"'',ns
These are ceIeoiatea the "3ilu over IT. 'lel'
excellence u eae,J ..., NI',,;r,, -.
~ rolls contract i"nA'"7 - :
~ qu"'i'J u., .to,l,od rfott;n,, ba.t a.
20 rolls contract rea-checkea mating 0'''
cheen, ~. qual''y' also
~ roils teal C".'''." 80" n :"
81, aud 6-i widths These are deciaed'J
fine, and possessing many advantages i"i
wear and regularity which no other make
ever have.
Also, full supply Cocoa ana other poor MatS.
in all sizes, some ot winch are very large ana
suitable for Public Buildings
An the above goods are n the very latest IN
portatiou, and having bought tnein under u"usu-
ally favorable terms, we VIII sen them ~ es' LIZ
ures than 'ne same sOS SIS Se r r. B0DSoy
,rL.u.... ~ 1f aos,if
- --..-.,--.-, ,-,,-c-,, -,
| ELEGANT CAkPE IINu9, ft0h ~
IL LAND DlkhC Just received PCT Sn'p
'Saxonia, via New lork, ~ roiis superior
BRUSSELS CAkPEIlN''S, direct rom me man
ufactory u John CrossIey y sons ha1lIaN, loIN,
shire, comprising some twenty entre.y nen auu :,
elegant designs, when We are ~" ssi't''S :
very ow prices. , j.
10 bales real scotch ingram, ni"Iu."''1 ~ II
Dundee, which are thicker, better colors' ana III
-, ia "a '. IY,n.riI Thrss DIV do. IN new
,.ila,,,,;,nI .,lors ana designs, quite equal iii
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No MERCHANT

VISITING Baltimore should fan - examine
Y the extensive stock of FANCY GOODS,
HOSIERY, GLOVES. &c, &c, offered for , sale ~
FRED. FICKEY a SONS,
$50, Baltimore street
It's one of the most extensive IN this country,
and the proprietors are fully prepared to compete
with Northern cities.
Baltimore. feb 2S-eo2m%
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Alexardria Vessel Ashore.

New YORK. April 24.-rhe Schr. Ben
ward from Alexandria, for New York, is
ashore at Squam Beach, but Will probably
get off at high water.
MEETING of the subscribers to the capital
u stocl, pf the ALEXANDRIA, WASHING
TOY, GEORGETOWN and BALTIMORE NAV
1GATTON COMPANY" will be held at the
Conntina- Room of Messrs. Wheat Bro, at Alex
andria. Va. on the 18th of April, instant, at u
a,aIonl, NJ ap l3-l0t
Hampers for soiled clothes, and Baskets Of
ii all kinds, for sale by
ap q 1ohN ooDEN'
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FRANK LEsLIE'S MAGAzINE.-The May
number of this excellent Magazine has been
received from Mr. George Il French. Is
contents are varied and interesting, and it i
handsomely illustrated
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AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE OF LOCOMOTIVE BUILDERS
AND MACHINISTS TOOLS.
IN ALEXANDRA, VIRGINIA.

~ ALEA ANDDi4, FIRGINLA.
ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd, 1860, com
" mencing at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, mo postpone
mcnt on account OF weather,) will be sold the
entire stock of STEAM ENGINES. TURNING
LATHES, planners. BORING MACHINES,
DRILL PRESSES, STEAM HAMMER, PAT.
TERMS, &c, &c, comprising the entire outfit
OF the extensive Locomotive and Machine Manu-
featuring Works Of the late firm of SMITH l.
PERKINS.
Printed lists giving description Of Machinery to
be sold, with terms of sale, will be furnished on
application by mail, TO
JAMES P. SMITH, Trustee.
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BY JOHN L. Observation-Disclosures
SALE THIS nay

A STOCK OF HARDWARE FOR SALE
IA Commencing on WEDNESDAY EVEN
ING NEXT, the 25th inst, at the War, borse,
No, IL, North Fairfax street., will be sold without
reserve, large assortment Of CUTLERY,
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES, TOOLS, &c
Sale to commence at u o'clock, and will be con
tinued every night until all is sold. sp 23--d3t
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FAUQulER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS FOR
SALE.-lr will be seen by an advertisements
in the Gazette that this very valuable pro
perty is to be sold ut auction, on the 18th of
May next. The property is well known
throughout the entire country. No sltua-
ton in the United States offers more attrac-
tons to purchasers. With business tact and
energy, the Fauquier White Sulpher Springs
may be restored to the position it occnPieu
some years since, and insure fortune for
its possessor.
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COLUMBIA SPRINGS.

VIHIS fayorJe place or Summer resort has been
1 greatly impro,ed by the addition 81 new
HOUSES. SWINGS &C., and il nov ready for
he reception d PIC MICS and other pleasure
parties The PAVILION is the largest in this
elton, and the SPRING has no equal, PLEA
SURE BOATS aud FISHING TACKLE are
kept on the premises for the accommodation 81
visitors The proprietor has spared no expense 70
render his grounds il every way worthy II pa
tronage and by strict attention to Ills business, he
homes to merit a liberal share OF publ" favor
An inspection Of the GROUNDS i respectfully
solicited THOMAS FAHEY,
ap ll-eolm Proprietor.
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I OST.- Oh Sunday morning, the 22i instant,
4 IN the pavement in front 81 st. PauPs
Church, a RING, containing three Diamonds
large on, in the centre, with smaller one on each
side The RING IS OF Gold, richly chased, and
had heavy plam GOLD RING attached. The
finder viii greatly oblige the owner by leaving it
at the Jewelry Store of Mr.. Barton, for which a
suitable reward will be gladly given. mp 2-3t
NoTICE.-PROPoSA proposals
IN are invited through the Post Office address
Ell to 4 W. Eastack, and marked Market House
proposals." until Y o'clock NJ, 9th April instant
for building market shed in the market square.
Specifications will be shown by II. l.. Simpson,
esq, Or by the undersigned.
A. w. FASTLACK,
Chairman Of the Committee Public Property.
an 2t-dtd
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y1srr TO AIMS HousE.-The City Council
paw an official visit to the Aims House. TINS
afternoon, at 4 O'clock.
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"a BARRELS" LOVERINGS' CRUSHED and
~ GRANULATED SUGAR received this day
aud for sale by J. L. DOUGLASS.
aD 81
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20
HoMEsrEADs.-Some' of the newspapers of

HoMEsTEADs.-Some of the newspapers oil
this State have recently been talking ver5
senslbly on the stbiect of Homes for the
million" The nomadic character is rapidly
wearing off from the inhabitants of Califor-
mia; with 1t 'is disappearing that accursed
and all-absorblng greed for gold, which be-
igat it. We are no longer limited to a single
pursuit. Our towns have their mechanics
;as well as merchants; our fields, the farmer,
'as we'll as the gold digger. The majority OF
the present inhabitants of the State consid-
'er themselves at home on the Pacific some
where, but achere most of them do not ex-
actly know. 1t is high time they did. 1t is
every mans duty as a citizen, to attach him.
self by ties of ownership in soil and prop
'erty with his country; and more than this,
1T is also the interest of every one so to do.
Every bachelor should look around and pitch
his tent permanently on the best spot of
earth he can find unclaimed by another
The first cost is the main costs and every
stroke of labor laid out afterward-every
dollar expended in ornament or solid I'M
improvement, is that much contributed to
his own comfort or convenience. If the
storm blows from without, he has his 81 cas-
tile" to retire to-; if friends are in need,
he can take care of them; if sickness
overtakes him he has home; and old age
cannot overtake him on the wild and unpro-
tected moor of life. Get ye homes, q, bach
lOrs!-.Sdn Andreas Independents
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

A MAN down East has invented yellew
spectacles, for making lard look like butter.
They are found to be a great saving of ex-
pense in cheap boarding houses.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

TELL me, angelic hosts-ye messengers OF
love; shall swindled printers here below,
have no redress above? The shining angel
band replied, to us is knowledge given; de-
linquents on a printers books, can never
enter heayenl
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

PAT's New YEAR.-A tavern keeper in
Newark, New Jersey, while bestowing New
Years presents upon the servants in his
house, said to his porter, PAT Gahegan, "You
and | therefore intend giving you more thar
| shall offer to any Of your co-laborers."
"Sure,. and it is plaising to hear you say
so. shall andivor to merit the confidence
you put in me-"
"No doubt, y said the employer; ono doubt
and to convince you that believe you, Pat
make you present of all you have stoler
from me within the last year."
The 1rishman was somewhat surprised
but not confounded. ''rhank yer honor,
he replied; "and may all your friends and
acquaintances trate you as literally as have
done.o
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

DEA4f OF fsJtN Crew" Rrns.-fffcssshas D.
Rice, the originator of negro musical and
eerpsichoeean 'delireatons, died in this city
on the 2eth Iast., in tire 52d yearof his age.
AS an actor in his peculiar role he had no
equal lh his palmy days, attaining a world
wide reputation as siJim Crow" That char
acter was his forte, he never attempted any
other, ana his comicalHy in that part estab-
aished for him q name and fame. AS Jim
Crow" Rice could fill any metrop, lit or
provincial fheater to overfowing, and from
the Very simplicity of his Performance excited
screams of laughter. He danced with the
negro grace, and finishing touches of his
break downs" even exceeded those of the
--LATEST Virginia negro. But Rice was not
satisfied with mounting the ladder of fame
in his profession, and scarcely had he reach
ed the topmost round when he fell, not at
t,re Rfange, but humping and catching upon
the rounds as he descended. For mary
years he had been the victim of unfortunate
habits, lost to his profession and to that fa-
ture which at one time CLEANED so brightly
before him. He died of disease of the
heart, the undoubted effect of his frequent
Indulgence in liquor. The fame which be
won for himself and the ideas that he orig
mated, have been seized upon by others who
have made, from the small beginning OF
"Jim Crow" a profession distinct and hon.
or ble. He has died in the lap of poverty
--Ne,c York Paper.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

WoMAN's HoPEs.-In early youth the girl
says to herself, "I shall be happy when have
husband who loves me dearly" The hus-
band is in due time. secured, but the hope
30 ronantically INDUCED, is never fully real
lsed. The husband, being only man-and
rot always good one-gives check to the
Rowing current of youths bright promise.
any child will comfort me" says the de-
lighted mother, as years have advanced, and
she bestows upon it the care and the warm
est affection of her heart. But the child
grows up and forsakes her. She has then
nothing left but the memory of the past and
the consolation to be derived from the hops
of heaven.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

Try DAT ON OLE SAM.-fn kentucky lit
Gle darkey was sleeping in its cradle, when a
streak of lightning came down the chimney
of the cabin and killed it. Old Sam, its
daddy, rushed into the house on hearing the
stroke, and seeing what had occurred, let
himself out after this manner: 'Now, Lord,
you tink you hab done great tings-jus gone
and killed poor little nigger baby, what
ain't WORT two dollars and u half" And
then dancing around in frantic manner, as
the extent of his bereavement impressed him
more deeply, he raised his eyes towards the
ceiling, and cried out in defiant voice,
"You've done de baby now; 'spose you try
dat on ole Samw
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-20

DIanIkS The following Blanks always
DAdNlAACs be obtained at this office, at San
Francisco prices. Executions, Warrants Summons
Constables and Sherifs Sales. Adavts, Garnfshees,
subpoenas Deeds mortgages, Releases Leases Under
takings, attachments Examinations, commitments,
acknowledgements, jury summonss Venire, writs,
appeal bends, Recognzance. &C., &c.
Blanks Of all kinds printed to order.