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what Divers Meet with under water.

When the vessel has settled down in q sandy
bottom, it is preserved for many months from
breaking up and its position may be much the
same = as It would be when floating in calm water,
Il 1t be not tilted over by any under-cnrrent drifts
The light, Of COURSE depends great deal upon the
depth, and upon the nature OF the bottom hut
where there Is no chalk to give milky thickness
to the water, the diver pursues his work in a kind
of gloomy twilight. By the aid OF this he can see
and feel his way refund the ship, hut when he
| ascends the deck and winds down into the princi-
pal cabins, he finds everything pitch dark and has
nothing to guide him but his hands, This il the
most difficult and yet the most frequent labor he
has to encounter; the danger being that in large
vessel, where the cabin stairs are deep and the
cabins are long and broad, he may get his air-tube
twisted round some unfamiliar projections, and SO
squeeze on his supply of life from above In posi-
tons such as this he requires all his nerve and self
possession, all his power of feeling his way back
IN IN the exact road that he came. He may have got
the precious casket to which he has been directed
IN his arm; but what of that if he die before he
can find the stairs The cold helpless masses that
bump against his helmet, az they float along the
low roofover his head, are the decomposed corpses
of those who were huddled together in tie cabin
when the ship went down.
few of these may be on the floor under his
feet, bnt only when pinned down by an overturned
table or fallen chest. Their tendency Is ever mn
ward, and the remorseIess sea washes away the
dead infant from its dead mothers arms the dead
wife from her husbands embrace. II the wreck
be in the Channel, the small crabs are already be-
SiuMtnE W iatteH VI tltiT prey. Inc dlrer dlSen-
tangles himself from this silent crowd md ascends
the welcome stairs to the deck. The treasure he
has rescued is hauled up into the attendant diving
boat, and he turns again to renew his work. He
seldom meets with an accident under the water;
never, perhaps with death, and the chief risk he
runs is from getting some heavy piece or ship lum-
Der overturned on his long train Of air-pipe. Even
IN this case he feels the sudden check and the want
of air, gropes his way back to the obstruction re-
moves it, signals to his companions to be raised,
and reaches the boat exhausted and alarmed but
not so much 80 as to give up his place in the trade
His earnings mostly take the form of shares in
large; il unfortunate, they may be small; but no
man can grudge him the highest prizes it is posi-
BILE for him to win. May Whitstable always have
the honor Of producing such bold and dexterous
men as beautifully as she has hitherto done, and
may they have the wisdom to keep what they get.
dickens All the Year Ronnd.
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Abdul aIessjid.

Fredrika Bremen, In recent Magazine article
thus describes the Turkish Sultan
little man in a dark coat, dark red can wifi,
2, long black tassei on his head, aud pale, I'M
as little dignity AZ shopman Can that reaiIv hs
me sultan2 Yes, it must be the Sultan becanas.
me elderly military personages by his aide repsy
mtI an OF deep reverence to
la,Ks Oh tne little man. and the stout lady with the
children steps hastily forward into lis path al If
she would stop his further advance He startss
makes half step backward, ana contracts his
vgeur ~ mess aareatnlngly Yet he listens to
preston, and then casts inquirine glance "a li
brother-inlaw, the High Admiral He utters few
words Ct explanation, Struggling his shoulders, and
then another word or two, which SEEM Ia w
What do know about your husband ~ Kfotio11ss
the stout lady out Of the way, and walks on 70 the
shore talking gaily with the gentlemen who attend
MN. he steps into the caique, from which the
canopy has been removed, puts ON bis gloves die
torts his face in looking up at the sun an AZ ine
exhibits his tobacco-stained teeth while BIS pIain
undressing countenance, assumes most disa-
greeable expression. -
This then, is the man who is called g Gods
Shadow on Earth, y and who rules with absolute
sway over the lives and happiness Of IS 600 O01 af
human beings. have seen many crowned heads
put none VINO seem to me so devoid of dignity; so
devoid OF anything remarkable as this q Shadow
of God on Earth" Nevertheless, the throne u,t1st
produce an effect either for good or for evil Tray
elers who see Abdul Medid only public audiences
uSuAiiy opseIte merely the iHeleSs, automatic char
aeter OF his exterior now saw him under other
circumstances. He was lively, and his countenanee.
although pale, indicated more youthful strength
ana health than had been led to expect. That
~ was told, because within the last few Years
he has drank something stronger than champagne,
and this has given him strength. Besides, lie was
to-day IN good humor. But he generally looks
very gloomy. For the rest, Abdul Mdejid has the
Turkish family features, the oval eonntenance.
with somewhat prominent eheekbonea, the nose
broad at the nostTils and arched, the dark brown.
Weilcut, but not large, eyes; and the finely-pen-
eiled eyebrows They struck me as finest when
contracted with their threatening expression,
and the countenance then appeared most signiti-
cant. II they could contract with grave earnest
ness, Abdul Mediid would be man Of high charae-
ter. Naturally mild Of disposition, good SON, d
good brother, unwilling, although despot, to
sign death warrant Abdul Medjid is not wanting
in the softer feelings. That which he wants is real
earnestness real strength. So, at least it seems
to me. He does not throw himself seriously into
kerim =, -
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THE FIGHT FOR THE CHAalPIoNsHIP-Heenan at
Country Qud,ters.-There is not much news this
week with reference to the match between Heenan
and Sayers for the championship. Little news,
however. is good news SO far, for ii gives as.
surance that the men are doing well. Heenan has
gone to his country quarters, and there com
cret, in order, no doubt, that he might not be in
truded upon by meddling people, and that in case
the police should look after him. they might fail to
find him without too much trouble. We learn from
our London correspondent that Sayers has not yet
met Heenan. Our correspondent was misled wien
he wrote us that they had met at Owen Swift's.
and drank together, by statement to that effect
III the Sporting Life. 1t was an error. We are as
sured by private letters from the gentleman in
question that no meeting has taken place. There
Is some anxiety expressed as to whether the Eng
fish Government will direct unusual exertions to
be made to prevent the fight. We are of opinion
that they will do nothing of the kind for the yery
simple reason that such course would be ex-
tremely unpopular. Wilkes Spirit, 25th.
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GAS AND SMALL Pox.-The St. Johns News sax

GAS AND SMALL-Pox.-T st. Johns News saws
gentleman of intelligence and observation in
forms us, from all the information he can obtain
from medical men now having many cases of small
poX under treatment that there is no house in the
ton, in which the disease has yet found Judgment
The gas, it is supposed is powerful disinfectant,
and hence there is no contagion within the circle
OF its influence. He says that person burning
gas may contract the disease abroad and take it
home with him, but it will not be communicated to
any other member Of his family. This is subject
well deserving of investigation.
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SUCCESSION OF JAMES Hills, DECEASED.
BY / B. WALTONf

Auctoneer-0hice, 10 Camp street.
THURSDAY, the 29th of March, 1850, at
L L. O'Clock NJ the ST. Charles Exchange by virtue and
in of order of the Hon. p H. Morgan Judge Of
the Second District Court of New Orleans dated February 18TH
c9pF Docket No account Ct the above success
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, with the buildings and
improvements thereon situated in the First District of this
city the square by Magnolia Mepomene Clara and
Felicity Streets measuring feet inches and lines front
Magnolia street. by 1T feet 10 inches and lines and 1 feet
inches in depth, between irregular lines,
TERMshe purchaser e gye bis notes to bis own order At
of per per from day of sale and special mortgage
the property full and for the balance cash.
Act Of sale before A. Aba Notary Public at the Of
the purchaser
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SUCCESSION DE JAMES LILLIs, DECIDE.
PAR J. B. WALTON,


TEUDI, lie 30 mars 1860. a midi, a Ia BomTse
q StCharles ofdre de Hon.
p H Morgan Juge Deuxeme Cour de District de 10 Nou
velle Orleans. date du 6 er lsDocket de Ia Cour No.
l59lau compile de la susde succession sara sendu a pro-
priete ciapres designse, sayoir:
UN CERTAIN TERRAIN, les bases ct authorizations
oui tronyent sua dams Premier District dc cette Vile,
dams e par les Magnolia Mepomene Clara ct
Fec6 peds pouces ct lignes dc face la rue
Magnolia sur IL pieds ponces 2gnes 26 pieds spouces
de profondenr, entire lgnes rrdgulaifes.
donnera ses notes ses propres
orres chacune SS portant ineret
de pour par parr dn jonr Dc Ia sene ayec
hypeheque spectacle sur la propate qu paat Placement ct
Ia balance compliant
de vente pardeyant A. Aba noare public aux fras
de lacquereur. ie2i nio u "A y
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r n ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. j. b. BORON,
b 64 ST. CHARLES STREET.

Ro;rou has the honor to inform his customers and the
pnblic in that he has received last arrivals
Ears and per steamers New York. complete assortment
nf FaI AID White Goods which
be following are part Gents Linen Shirts Linen Bosom and
cnon shirts White Coored Flannel Undefshirts and
Drawers White and Goored Cotton gndershs and Drawers
Jouyin Gloves Cambria Handkerchiets Combs and Brushes
sponges Porte Monnae Cutlery Glass Ware Toilet se.a
Ar Boxes Ladies' Fancy Casks for Scent etc. etc. Canes and
Umbrellas always at hand Perfumey from Lnhins Pinands
Societe Hygieniqueis, etc.
be enabled attend the LADIES' whom he has added h
his extensive stock assortment Of Goods for Ladies' Wear
The Hair Department,
For both LADIES and GENTS Is ted in way 70 give the
utmost satisfaction Tho strcest attention will be paid to All
orders for Ready Hair being supervised by Mr. Boror
himself.
]. B. BORON s
DC en- 81 ST. Charles street
WHISKY-6o barrels Old Bourbon, for sale by
w S. WOLFF,
feIS corner Of Grayier and New Leyee SITS,
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RIeHT OF AsYLuM.-A stag hunt which lately
took place in the forest of St German, was at
tended with rather singular incident. After d
long run in the avenues of the forest, the animal
reached the Esplanades des Loges, and after cross
ing pond and passing under the oak of Diana of
Poitiers, entered the enclosure of the convent,
pursued by the dogs and the huntsmen. The sister
hood and the boarders were thrown into some
alarm by the barking of the dogs and the noise OF
the horses. The establishment, which IS branch
of the Imperial Institution Of st. Denis, for the
education of the daughters of members of the
Legion of Honor, is now haring large additions
made to it, and it was there that the stag sought
refuge through an opening in the wall. When IN
the Courtyard, 1t made spring through a high
open window and got into the chapel The dogs
attempted TO follow, but found the leap too high
for them. The huntsmen, not being willing to lose
their game, were about 20 have the door opened. 4
when the chaplain Of the convent interfered, and
observed that . chapel was 3 place Of asylum,
which ought to protect ell created beings. and he
therefore begged that the poor stag might be
saved. The sportsmon having seceded. the hounds
were drawn OF, and after time the animal was
allowed TO go free into the forest
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During the Reign Of Terror in the 6rst French
revolution, the excited mob got hold Of the Able.
Maury, and resolved 10 sacrifIce hin.
. To the lamp post with him z was sha universal
CRY.
The Able was in a bad FIX with he lender Her-
eiss of q mob but, with the utmost GOODNESS, he
said TO those who were dragging him aIang
Well, i yon hang me on s lamp post will you
soc any clearer for it!''
This bright sally tiekiea his execassonsrs and
saved his life.
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The FOE OF THE TARANTULA.-The tarantula has
deadly foe in the wasp, which preys upon ii,
The manner in which the wasp attacks the taran-
tua is described by the editor of the Mariposa
(Gal) Democrat, who recently witnessed its mode
Of operation. An ugly looking tarantula was shut
fling along, at the usual awkward gait lifting his
long, unweldy legs above the short blades Of grass
when suddenly the venomous insect stopped short
ID IFS wanderlngs, and raised itself up to its full
hight, as though watching the coming of some un-
welcome visitor. 1t then quickly crouehed behind
a stuft of dry grass, and remaining very ouiet.
seemed to make himself as small as possible. 4
slight buzzipg was heard in the air. and in a mn.
ment wasp passed quickly near, towering on the
wing over his trembling victim. Like some bird
OF prey, the wasp remained poised moment and
then, quick as thought, darted down upon his enc
my, and stung him many times with great rapitity.
me tarantula, slaarting under the pain began d
retreat with all the speed Of which he was capable;
but the wasp hung over him with reyenuefal tenac-
ity, and again and again struck him with his veno-
nous sting. Gradually the flight of the tarantula
became slower and slower. and more irregular,
and, at length, under the repeated thrusts of his
eonqneror he died, biting the grass with his terri
PIE Iangs. Inc wasp then seized the tarantula and
dragged him away.
LIFE is A MYsTERy.-Six ladies were enjoying
themselves over the teatable, and, by way of
amusement, they began confding to each other III
secret how old they were: and it was found that
their united ages amounted l25 years. The most
singular thing. however, is, that the daughters of
these six ladies-and each lady had one-were in
the next room, trying over the last new Polka;
and upon calculating their united ages the result
revealed the astounding fact. that, though not yet
married, still they were older than their mammals
by years, IL months and Il days! The mystery
is still unexplained; and yet we should be 10th 10
accuse the young ladies, for the purpose of gain,
ing victory Of no moment whatever, of having
made themselves out to be elder than they really
were.
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PRIVATE SALE OF A HIGHLY VALUABLE TRACT e
Tbered Land in the Parish Of 1berve close TO tho NC
lpuds
aIt 14 IL '' " !5=35=55tL-. Us
nv +. q. WALTON,

BY ]. B. WALTON,
AucrIossER-Ofice 40 Camp street.
A HIGHLY valuable tract Of land I'd Oh l,
Baltimore known Section No. So in Township H. Range Is
East containing 6SS 81 100 acres.
tract Il Considered one Of the valuable In the State
not only fo quantity Of cypress and other timber
which Il contains but for the admirable quality OF Us soil
garg place se6 II
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j. B. WALTON.

ESTATE OF JOHN MoDoNoGH!
ihfohTANr uNREsERyED AND POSITIVE SALE OF
VALUABLE LOTS OF GROUND IN THE SECOND
DISTRICT.
ONE HUNDRED AND SIX SQUARES AND ONE HIN
DRIED AND SIXTY LOTS OF GROUND IN THE
THIRD DISTRICT.
TEN TRACTS OF LAND ON BOTH SIDES OF BAYOU
SALVAGE; and
SEVEN SQUARES or GROUND in THE TOWN OF NIL.
NEBCRG, for the former purchasers ON yery
long credit, without endorsers
-=
THIRTYsoNE TRACTS OF LAND IN THE REAR OF
THE THIRD DISTRICT
BY ]. B. WALTON,
City Auciioneer,
.- Office 40 Camp atreet.
TUESDAY, February -, 1850, at IL o'clock
- la On ne following day, requisite Rotrnda
n ne II Louis Exchange by order Of The McDonogh School
y OF new Orleans under the superintendent q The
nahes COMMITTEES Of The Common Council partly
q former purchasers TO whom several properties
sa1udicaed at the farmer sales made by Vine ESQ
Ianconeer VIII be sold the following described
'aiuahle property, t0.wit:
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J. B. WALTON.


SSCDiAopioN
VENTE IMPORTANCE EFT POSITIVE DE TERRAIEs
DE vALEUR sITUGs DAMS LIE SECOND DIS.
TRTCT
CENT SIX LETS EFT CENT. soIxANTE TERRAINs
sITUEs DAMS LIE TRoIsIEME DISTRICT.
DIX PORTIONS DE TERRE sITgEs DIES DRUx CoTEs
DU BAYOU SALVAGE. ct
SEPT IIETs DE TERRE DAMS LA WILLIE DE MILNE
BURG pour lie compile des pfemiers acheteurs, tres
long credit, sans cndosseurs
TRENrE,E EFT -UNE PORTIONS DETERRE DAMS LIE FOND
DU TRoIsIEME DISTRICT.
PAR ]. B. WALTON,
Eucan.eur de la Vile,
Bureau 40 Camp street.
MARDJ, 80 fevrIer 1860, n midi, ct lie Jour
1VA suyant 81 beon dams Ii Rotonde de Beufse 81
Louis yertue dun ordre du q cDonegh School Fund.-
dams Ia VILE dc Ia Nouvele Orleans surveillance DIES
comss de finance du conse de Vile partie pour coe
DIES premers acheteurs, quI pusieurs p0pres ont etc
adugees prsmeres faes par NJ Ygnie edeysnt
encaneur de Ia willie vendu les propietes de
apres decrites, SAVIOR:
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SUCCESSION OF JOHNSON BEACH, DECEASED
twelve lots of ground Benye street. in tie sounre
bounded by Solomon Benve Napoleon and Cont streets
BY J. B, WALTON
Auctioneer-Ofhce 40 Camp street,

SUCCESSION DE JOHNSON BEACH, DECIDE.
DoUZE TERRAINS SUR LA RUE BIENVILLE, DAMS
et borne par les Solomon, Bienvlle, Napoleon ct
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gew ensns gty GtesHt ansaay otaius ftbusu IS 1860
q e -
]. B. WALTON.

SUCCESSION DE JOHN aoDoNoGH.
vEETE L'EseAN SANS RESERVE DE s57 TERRAIss
dams Ia vile de hcDonoghyiie, credit tres long,
endosseus ordrO au compte du McDonogh School
Fund Vile de Ia Eouyelle- Orleans
PAR j. B. WALTON,
The hydraulic press., 1860-07-28
Took Sides Too Soon.

Last week we gave the names of a number of
prominent politicians of the State who had taken
sides for one or the other of the recently nomin-
ated Presidential candidates of the divided Dem
ocratic party. Postmaster Weller, of San Fran
cisco, was wrongly classified. He is for Breck-
enridge. SO is John B., the Ex-Governor. There
is also some doubt about the Supreme Judges
being for Douglas. Several other aspiring gen.
tlemen, who defined their position for the Little
Giant, before a ratification meeting held in Sac
ramento it is said will take the back track
What commentary! Men espouse cause
against their own convictions of right, and for
sake it, because, in the end it may loose them an
Office; or, identify themselves, in the first place.
with that side in which their whole heart and
soul are interested, but abjure and renounce it,
merely to suit the requirements of arbitrary
party drill! And these are the men who fill our
Offices, make our laws, and carry them into exc
cution! Is it any wonder the State is SO ,eeN
governed!!
"Uncle Dan" Whipley, an honest and infuen-
tial politician, and Billy Long, also an able and
active partizan, of Sacramento-both southern
men-we see are adhering closely to the cause of
the Douglas.
The hydraulic press., 1860-07-28

Our SENTIMENTs.-The Express says our
paper processes to be neutral in politics yet has
leaning for Douglas and Johnson. Now we
cannot see exactly the aim or the force of its
meaning neutral is nothing; and some
thing we are, at least have wish to be thought
so, without binding body and mind to the car of
political juggenaut. Not SO abject in spirit nor
craven in soul as to fight where the spoils the
only inducement to effort; we spurn their con-
troll. For the Union we stand And though
lonely; our voice and our strength shall defend
it; and when it is rended, as factions would rend
t;-like the termagant, drowning, we'll hold up
our pen with the hand that can no more defend
it!
The Press has espoused neither cause in this
battle. Neither Douglas nor Breckenridge claims
its support. Henceforth, friend Express, pay no
heed to such prattle let whoever may, spread
the idle report Your hungry expectant may
turn politician, but the PRESS, thank the Lord !
has higher ambition.
The hydraulic press., 1860-07-28
Einrer-Boards.

In going to Nevada, on Saturday last, by way
of Hoit's Bridge, we were pleased to discover a
fnger-boardsat most of the road-forks and oblique
crossings. By consulting their silent directions,
it was very easy matter to keep in the right
course Without them, there every proba-
bility of going astray.
We notice this instance, because fnger-boards
are rare things in California. In the absence Of
any general statute the subject, but few per-
some will go to the trouble and expense of erect
ing such a convenience; and yet, in new coun-
tries, where there are constant diyergences from
the principal thoroughfares, they would seem to
be absolutely indispensable. Each farmer has
his 'by-way" or "near-cut," branching off to his
residence. These are sometimes so well-traveled
wide and dusty, as to deceive the traveller, and
lead him long way off from his true direction.
In the woods the lack of fnger-boards is seriously
felt; but on the plains, where there is no other
kind of landmark, their absence is positive
calamity. Who that has journeyed much, win
not subscribe to this assertion?
We will suppose night approaching-the night
of long, tedious and sultry summer day
A traveller is on the road. His horse is hungry,
thirsty and jaded. He is very much fatigued
himself. In the distance he describes field, with
workmen engaged. He directs the footsteps of
his animal in their direction; inquiries how far
it is to certain point, and is told that it lies in
quite a different direction from that he has been
pursuing; che has come at least five miles out
of the way !-he should have turned to the left
where the roads fork, just before coming to the
blacksmithshop That is his only consolation.
With heavy heart-and perhaps a volley of
oaths-he retraces his route. Now who is ac-
countable for that mans misfortune Werather
suspect it is the county boards of supervisors.
We have observed, as general thing, that
there are more forks and crossroads in the i'm
mediate vicinity of farm houses, than any place
else. 1t should rest as moral if not legal OBJ
legation, then upon those who reside here, to pro-
cure fnger-boards, and so place them that the
traveller may be able to ascertain which road is
the right one.
There is enough matter in this subject to at
tract the attention of the Legislature, and we
hope it will duly consider it, and give us some
stringent law in the premises.
The hydraulic press., 1860-07-28
Dangerous Men.

The Yreka Journal thus speaks of those
men who pride themselves on voting the
I" straight ticket"
I" The man who blndly votes the ticket of
bis party, when that ticket bears upon its
face the names of men who he knows are
incompetent to discharge the duties of the
stations to which they aspire, is recreant
to principle, and a disgrace to any honorable
party. We fear the man who will not scratch
his ticket because it bears upon its face the
names of the nominees of his party; he is
dangerous, and should be watched by all
who love their country. There are men, ap-
parently good men-men of intelligence =
who would not bolt or scratch their party
ticket, though the name of his Satanic ma
jesty appeared at the head for President; we
say such men are dangerous.