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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

ARRKsT OF A Prominent POLITICIAN yoR
THEAsoN IN NEW YoRK.-Mr. Ellis b Schnable,
prominent politician, was committed to For,
Lafayette Friday morning by the United States
Marshal Of Connecticut, Mr. David II Carr. The
the New York papers Of last evening:
He wa taken In Litchfeld county, where he
was organizing and preaching Secession, peace,
necticnt nee % men do not agree TO- The United ststs.
Marshal has taken q receipt from Colonel Burke
for Mr.. Schnable. Schnable formerly rcsids1
In Philadelphia, but, when treason became q
dangerous trade In that city, he departed for
Connecticut, and was announced to speak at the
Secession meeting In Bridgeport, which did not
take place. Schnable then went to Litchaeld
county, where Marshal Carr caught him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

u Thsd. Hyatt, passenger out, In the Great
Eastern, writes his experience on board that
vessel, on the voyage down the Sc Lawrence.
He had many hsrdships, but the hardest was the
imposioility OF procuring anything 10 eat, drink,
or lnwardly digest. =
UA horrible accident occurred Last week AZ
distillery at Agawam, Mass. A man was lead
Ing horse over plank thrown over . large vat
allied with boiling swill, when the bridge broke,
and man and horse wes scaided 10 death.
u The royal salute is henceforsh 70 consist Of
ne hrss sfx bars Of "6od save the Queer, % played
twice over for her Majesty, al once only fof sny
otnef member Of the royal Amily.
W BY an advertisement In ths Eramsnsr II
sp2san thas two hundred wAsss Girls ass wanted
N RicAmond b mahs csrkfdqes'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

CAPTURING CANNoN.-The other day about
dozen soldiers, stationed at Fairmont, Va re-
ceived Information that a Secessionist name
Henry Morgan, who lives about three miles from
that place, had cannon In his possession, and
went down to take It, They reached the house
In the middle of the night and made known their
errand. The woman who answered the summons
OF the soldiers, said the men folks absent and
she didn't know anything about the cannon. The
the cannon couldn't be found the house might
ac0dently catch hre. This information, thoug b
given out only In jocose manner had the desi red
erect. The cannon was soon found and taken
down to Fairmount.-WhesliHg IntelIigenesr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

CHEMICAL TRAssMUTArioSs.- can be
converted into sugar, sugar into alcohol Cspirio
and carbonic acid; alcohol can be changed
yerted into oxslic acid; also into pure charcoal
(earbon) and water. Alcohol (spirits) will
readily change into vinegar (acetic soid Coal
tar will yield the most beautiful colors for
dysing-more brilliant than the Tyrian purple
Of old. Starch may be transmitted either into
gum, alcohol, sugar, acetic or oxalic acid, as
well as many other substances, to which, how
ever, the chemists have given such names that
they would be out Of place here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
SUMMER RETREATS.
SEA BATHING AND SAFE RETREAT,
~ AT POINT LOOKOUT, MARYLANp.

T., This oe ebrated Bathing Place, situated at the
lenetionof the Potomac River with the . 4
Chesapeake Bay, will be opened By the VfNA(
ne anaeThsi!nes on tho 10th Of June, in the 4e:H
SAFE and quiet retreat, where they can have the
1enent or the best salt water bathing and enjoy the
aeiioacles Of the water, suoh Fish Of all kinds,
oysters, Crabs, 30.
.. Eyery description of fishing tackle Will be kept
lot tne accommodation of guests.
nne livery stable kept on the farm.
Also, ten-pin alleys and billiard saloons with
ail othsr amusements usually found at such places
ns table will be supplIed daily with fresh veEe-
LADIES from the ga rden on the premises and from
the Baltimore and Washington markets.
.t ne pest Liquors and Cigars will always be found
Boerd, % peg day; one week, S1s; second week,
Slo ionr weeks for SIS; children and oolored SER
q, The steamer st. Nicholas leaves Washington
Iueeday a. m. and Baltimore on Friday at o.,
m. The half past O'Clock p. m. train from Wash
lngton VIII connect at Baltimore with the boats,
reaching Point Lookout daily F; q so, tri-weekly
stase from Washington, By way Of Leonardtown
w had ;ess the ProPrietors, at Point Lookout,
81 HEFLEBOWER &c co Prop'rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

u The following are now the army stations
In California, as laid down Ia late iciaI docu-
ment: Fort Umqua, the Colorado, Los Angeles
Fort Ter Waw, Fort Carton. Fort Crook, F ori
Humboldt, Fort Bragg, Benicia Barracks, Fort
Union, the Presidoi (San Francisco, } Fort Mojave
Fort Ttjon, New San Diego, Fort Yuma. The
camp at Los Angeles 10 a headq uarters. The
regiments serving In the Golden state are In some
instances, very badly of for officers, on account
OF the numbers ordered 10 the seat Of war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

-'PNo family does Its own washing In Paris
TO help the poor, government has long lines OF
floating washhouses along the banks Of the ever
muddy Seine. Water-wheels, worked by the
rapid current, pump the water into troughs, and
there are boilers for heating II. The buildings
have second story for rdrYing-apartments with
open Stats, and also artihciaIy heated rooms. The
smallest charge 10 made, and a happier set OF
chatter boxes is not to be found on the earth
Bathing 10 provided for by similar floating struc-
lures Every variety Of bath, up to vapor, can
be had, and swimming 10 taught in many OF
them. These floats are got up in the usual taste
ful style Of the French people, and the approaches
are oy clean and convenient stone steps, leading
down from the quays, which border the river for
miles on each side Of the Seine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

RAILROAD BlIDsE BURNED AND A TRAIN
RUN OFT The Calais (Me.) Advertiser states
that on Friday night last the bridge across the
river at spragues Falls on the Barring and Prince
Ton Railroad, was burned, supposed by an incen-
diary Persons living In the Vicinity gave no in
formation, and took no measures TO stop a train
which they knew would be along In the morning,
but on the contrary looked calmly on to witness
the train come round curve within few rods of
the bridge, and pitch into the stream. Fortunate
ly the conductor was able TO check the speed suf.
tcently to allow the passengers and employees to
jump OF with safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

OUTRAsEs UPoN UNION MEE-we are con-
stantly, says the Parkersbug Gazette, hearing of
most cruel murders Of Union men by unorg an lied
bands Of secessionistS Last week. we gave an
account Of the cold blooded murder of Mr.. w eaver
In Wit county. We now record the wounding
ton, small village In Marion county, by soma
sneaking, cowardly secessionists, who fred at
him across the river. There 10 also q report of
the murder Of Union men In Roane county -Four
companies Of the German regiment which passed
through here last Sunday, were sent out there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

TEE CorroN SUPPLY.-A letter from Mr.. Hay
wood the Secretary Of the Cotton Supply Associa.
ton, detailing the result Of his interview with
the Viceroy Of Egypt, and his general impressions
as to the productive capacity Of the country for
cotton, is published in the English papers. He
believes that the growth Of cotton may be extended
to an unlimited extent, and says that one Of the
recommendations Of the Viceroy was that Eng
lish capitalist should come forward and make
those advances on the growing crops, at reason
able rate Of interest, which have hitherto been
made at most exorbitant rates He believed this
would Induce the fellahs to considerably extend
their production. American seed sown in Egypt
had produced cotton valued In Liverpool at Sd
per pound, and 1t 10 recommended to send small
parcels OF this seed to the several Pashas of Egypt
and large culdvators of cotton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

The CoNINs ELECTIONS "A Boston paper
says:-Vermont elects State officers the first week K
In september. Maine the second Monday No
other elections take place In the Northern States
until October, when Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
several Western States cast their vote In No
vembor, New York M assachusetts and we believe
New jersey. The Democrats have tickets In
Vermont, Maine and Ohio, and in all probability
tickets will be put up In Pennsylvania, New
York and Massachusetts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

TIE NATIONAL POLIcR-The arrangements for
the formation Of the National Detective Police
force are now nearly completed. A celebrated
Western detective, whose reputation Is well es-
head Of the new rganization, and its operations
viii extend, not only to every city and town In
the country, but also by means Of Its agents. into
every family and neighborhood. Treason will
md II impossible to raise its hydra head any
where when this new organization gets into ope.
ration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
EcLesn's Volcanic Oil Liniment

xAs ssiy ssfs ssd certain for c.as.rs Pils
asrs, nvsllings and Brsuehs Css Paralysis, Nss-
fEs, Wsafnssl Of the Msselss Chrsnie hfamnatsry
atism, Bufnsst s hs Jeins Csnrastsd Muscles
kfamsn, Earashs fsethachs BFuisss 1prsins Frssh
Csts, Wssnds, ulesn, FsysI ssrss csksd Breast ssrs
NBPss, 1srns sesidi, ssrs rhrs&t any nfsmmstsa
pain, ne dfsrsnes hsv ssysrs lsnT hs cisssss
have existed, MokkAkT CEhEnRkfrD knuMENY e
q ssnxin remedy. 80.
fksss.nds s hsnss ssings been saved NE sf dis
sssyituds and nssy by the s k nvalusbls remedy
MsLEANS YOLGANT0 OIL LINLMSNT
WIZ yssvs pain alzst nss<nznssssy, and viii clean,
purify and heal hs fsslsss In insrsdsls shsr
FOR HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS.
nshEAnT CEkEBRATED LNlMENf 10 The saly ssfs
and rsisbis rsnssy fer hs q SPAWN, Ringbsss
Eintgas, spnt unnatsrsl Lsnps, Nedss e svsllinrs
nsvsr filled " s.rs Big Mssd, fsIlsv, rsrsis, dd
sys.1, Irssss ssstsAss, c.slsd He'll. ifs., s.as!s
ss.say APfy - sisssssd s.d ssss sssAia b even
fAsa ssias ~ ls.sss via shs .Ay xssslsss kl,ps.ss
slsnd e ysa 0stsin .sYply Il pf. hckxAuT cfkE.
nnAYkD kWlmENf hvtn eUs ysG.
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Gamer fhisd ssd Piss ssa-s - Essiss n&
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
EEMALE BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
II ALEXANDRIA, VA.


The thirteenth annual sesaon Of tnls Insfitstlon
will commence on Tuesday SeftombeT leth. az the
house recently occupied BY Sylvester Scott, Ees.,
No. so King street
The course Of study pursued wiz oompriss sIl
the branches rec uisite 30 thoroufh EngliEh Edu-
cation, and Muse, French, Latin and Drsving. q
IN addition 70 day scholars, Mrs.. McCormiok IL
prepared to receive limited number OF pupis a.
;Y ~ -. s,nzsa.s 49, - su.es1
sion she viii endeevor, e. far q Iossible 20 sur
round them with tAs comforts and Indy infnsnoss
kCs1 s.ee,-Rsv SEQ. II. Morton, Rev. Dy, El,ss
Ess., E Ea.ss snoxdsn. Ess. I'd pand fwisnsr
Eco Hsnry Mybgry. Ess- Lsyn NsEsnns
Editor Evening stAr, Bspj1min w stsrs, Ess !, Jss
Ess.. i SA1 Va Mss: I0sSSsSs SsSs
BrsthsrA
Board, with Tuition IN a. the Enxlish Branches,
esoefof the annual sesson-psysble SEM annually.
IN advance.
Nusie and Languages q Professor pricss.
IL No extra ohxrEes. su x<-n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

u During an interview between two New
York merchants one day last week, one of them,
John Culbert, OF the frm Of Culbert & Finlay,
expressed the wish that - the rebel privateeri
would enter New York harbor, seize the vessels,
and IRE the city" The other, Rufus Story, OF
Front street, immediately slapped his face, and
branded him In the streets as traitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

III During the stay Of the Empress at Fontai n.
oleau she and some Of the ladies who accompa.
MED her adopted some very pretty and original
fancy costumes. They wore their dresses looped
up over striped silk petticoas Of very brigh,
colors, with leather gaiters, and small turned uI
white straw hats, with black aud white rosettes
or TUFTS. One Of the ladies wore sailors cos
tune, consisting Of a small straw hat with
straight brim, and jacket embroidered with
anchors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

NJ TEETH.
~. L0QMIs, M. d., the inventor and pxtentee
ofths MINE PLATE TEETH, at-~
tends personally at his Office n this city Ss4aS
Many persons oan wear these teeth who O~IIIO
cannot wear Others, and no person can wear others
who cannot wear these.
Persons calling at my ofioe oan be accommodated
with any style and price Of Teeth they may desIre
oleanest, strongest and most perfect denture that
Art can produce, the MINERAL PLATE will be
more fully warranted.
Rooms In this oIty-No. 3Ss Pa. avenue, between
sth and 10th SITS. Also, GOT Arch street, Phi adel
bhla' oo 1E-u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

One day last week, Mr.. Oliver Commo, OF St
Mary's Bay, N. 3 having been informed by one
Of his children that hawk was killing young
robins In q willow tree near his house, went
beneath the tree and fred up in order TO shoot the
hawk. On climbing TO the nest he was horrihed
TO ind he had shot his own son through the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
w. d. WALLACH.

Papers served In packages by carriers at a q
year, or ~ cents Per month. To mail Subscribers
the price Ii $50 year, is aduoses; % for sir
months q for three months; and for les than
three months at the rate Of II cents q week. Sin
gle copies, ONE cESri In wrappers, TWO csSzs.
IL ADvEaTnsMEsrs should be sent to the
once before II O'Clock m; otherwise they may
not appear until the next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

SISsuLAR STRIKE There are nearly hundred
tory at Memphis, making cartridges. Lately q
nne-looking young man, who was employed a.
foreman, was dismissed the service; whereupon
me young women aforesaid "struck % and refused
TO 60 to work until their favorite was reinstated
In the service from which he had been dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

HI The recent experiment at Shoeburynen,
In which a prejectile weighing l26 pounds, at q
iron plate, carrying away its back fastenings and
demolishing the hopes which have been rested
upon iron-plated VESSELS, was performed, not with
Dreech-loading, but with zzle-loading gun
the Armstrong shunt gun. a.stsssf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

- AT The OLD PAWN OFFICE, ~
Back Of fhs Nafseaal Hotel. - ~
Most tlibersl advances made on Sold and liver
ing. Pistols, and sl KINDS Of MeIohsndise. Basi-
ness ssn9s{ oWopfnasSps5izslb W s 3 brpa "a,
~ I'm Between ~ and On Sts,
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NAVY BEEF AND PORK FOR Isea
NAvL DKPkRTxxsT,
btFsdt ~ ProctstoAs aad ClofAial

NAvI DxPkRTMxrT,
Btusds 0 Proctsto4s aad C7osAiss
August -, 1851.
rsktTKp Proposals., endorsed {" Proposals for
beei, eno Propotals for Pork, !" 90 the case NAV
=. on Wednesday, the 18th day OF septembsr ne NJ,
i2r iernisnlng snd delivering, free OF a cost and
Yards: WV
AtCharlestovn, Mas =. $3.50 40
At Brooklyn, N. Y. $50 s0o
At tfnisdephia, Penn-..l,6co $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02
SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
In Hospital, August %, 1861.

Psb!tshsd N conformity With fhs resolution of
fhs Senate Of July 16, 1861.
II Gsss,al Hospital on E street, 6ss,rsss Fourth
aad Fifth styssts, WasAsagfo1.
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DENTISTRY.

II. PEABODY, M. D., SURGICAL AND Mx-
y. cHANIcAL DENTIsT, having taKen-
rooms at No. 276 Pa. avenue, betveenSpS@
lith and 18th sts., two doors east of the <D
klrkwood House, respectfully solioits q share of
the public patronage, In the various branches OF
his profession. jy is 2ns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

MAPS OF TaE SEAT OF WAR; sIlsndid
IN1 Map Of the Seat Of War for only cents.
Also, Pocket Maps Of Gil kinds.
soldiers Camp Dressing Cases from O. p 20 es.
Blank Books and Stationery OF al Kinds fiss
flses, Banners and Badges, Views Of washing;
FRENCH A RICHsTEINs
National Bookstore,
nj Onfel. a. RepuhD a1e Pa avenaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

III Washington papers please copy and send
bills TO the War Department. aug 27-d,u
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q U N D o A T .

Gun BOA Ts
Qs1rfgnasfer Generals QHcS,
Waskisstos CIR. yrlp ls. lssl
PLAYS am ,srEcIylcxrIoss for hutis Of Sun
Boats for the Western rivers are on exhibition 81
this once, and st ofhces Of Quartermazters at
Pitfsburg. Cincinntfi. -. Lonis and Alton. =
ssnt 20 Quartermaster Genera ofthe United states
Army. At washington, By ia ASFsst' e nee. 9eSa.
IyB Brs. Cent and QusrssrmsstsF 6sn1.
GREEN CORN, IN CANS; PETITE PoIss
Preserved Fruit, Of many vaLietiesi Conservef
lss cs,ssn, Asssifss srsss ~ Co.. s7e
esHs. ssFdinssi Brsadios ffults; crosss tlBlssk-
y. vi: = r''si'i tfss SssH:s Silc 9sis s,ss 3 f
nS oorss vsnos ~ ssxuka
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

S10 000 LBS. ROUGH TALLOw AND
CUU,UUU GREASE WANTED, for which
the highest price Will be paid !.
Also, 10000 lbs Of SOAP and CANDLES for
sale cheap Tor cash at the National Soap and Can
die WORKS, 6reen street and the Canal, George
su / I'm G. b. JEWELL, Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

PERkgaERY fs BRRzbs 5ssd ctRIsWs tfR IissWa Wiss
HALL WIGS, FRlZETTES, &c. A full stocI
always on hand, or made TO order ct the shortest
notice. Hair Work repaired or exchanged.
N. B.-Ladies' Hair Dyed In the most natural
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

II yssr thldItn are sisky, Pxny or anistse, AokIAu
CoxDlkL viii make tss. healthy fst and rssssl Dsl,
nsnsnt; try ID, sad yea Win Be sssvi.ssd d,
uslszs 10 TAXA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

TnI MANI THOUSANDS cured this institution within
The last and the important
sal spsrsnen, performed By DR. Johnston, Witnessed BY Ii,
rtpssrs o. The papers and many other ptrons
which have appeared again and again before the pube
s:dss hs standing gentleman character and rsspsus
stity 10 sI1eisnt guarantee the Afflicted lsly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-02

w TRAVELLING TRUNKS.
w Z OfeI for sale the largest assortment o
TRAVELLING TRUNKS 10 be found insEvW
shis CITY, comprising best Sole Leather III
Hadles' Dress and Paok1ng Trunks, Va-no&f
lioes, Carpet Bags, 60, which We are now se.ung
at very low prices.
WALL. STEPHENS CO.,
~ 10 222 Penn svenus
, 1861-03-27

The Provision market during tho past week has
have been pretty veil cleaned out at 8kc for
sides. packed-one lot OF very heavy being sold at
$8.45 loose There hna also been an active inouiry
6@G4c, paeked-the market closing scarcely 80
frm. : In Mess Fork We have bat little to report,
In the early part Of the week COO brls city packed
been little OF inquiry, and the market fs nominal
at that dgure. 1ard Is dull and neglected. Hold
ets. AK 94c for prime, but there u no demand.
Woquote:. ! = ), s..
Ness Beet, per bril- .:........:s..:s.. 500. q -.
Extra Mess Beet. ...:....; ........: 800 @ ....
, 1861-03-27
WE9XEKN MATTERS.

An OLD DucEss NEsT.-Ezekiel Reynolds,
Esq, Of Ragaf township, In this county, while
digging in piece OF wet 1and--a portion OF
his farm-a few days aince, found q ducks
nest filled with eggs, about four feet below the
surface of the earth. Upon coming in con
tact with the air, the eggs crumbled to dust
They may have lain there hundred yearH.-
s.. aoseph Traveller, 201h.
A F1sH SroRf.-We are informed bY eeu-
Nemen who bare but just come across the
co untry, that Nj. Q1inby, living near the Ne
nominee River, caught eighty-two speckled
trout In two hours time, ont of*White Fish
River, that weighed two hundred and forty
pounds. This Ia almost incredible, but, com
ing from the source that We have II, we can
safely set 1t do#a as true-Aasquete Ne.ns,
Mdrch Eth.
IMPORTANT DIBCovERF.-H.G G. RulkleY, Of
Kalamazoo, has made the discovery that, by
slightly ete aiming ChInease sugar cane before
It is pressed, all the juice can be easily e1-
tracted with common set Of pressure rollers.
chief difficulty with farmers in obtaining syrup
from It, this discovery is Of great importance
to them.-ddriaa NatchtosoeT, 20n.
TIE PKAcn TRKEs.-Rev. Mr. Buck informs
Us that the buds Of the peach trees In this
section have been almost entirely destroyed,
and that the prospects OF crop Of peaches
ne coming season a1o cut of: .5oaezvizs Lade-
t"'tese7s*, 11*s- ~ .'->:. j - !: -
Western emigration has al
ready set in. For two WeekH past We have
aeen wagons containing household articles
passing through our streets toward the "going
down of the sun" Sometimes an extra horse
ortwo accompanies those used to draw the
wagon, and more frequently from two to five
head Of cattle are driven along with the yehi-
Gle containing the Juvenile members Of the
family and their maternal relatives. Secession
does not nDDear IN 4ffafk the tif1e nf hu1nani%v
that yearly leave the Eastern States to settle
On the virgin lands of the .West. The over
population, Il there is sueh d thing as sur
plas, leave the old settled regions aud 60 to
make free homea4or themselves and posferity
In the valleys and On the plains Of the almost
boundless regions between the Mississippi
River and the Rocky Mountains, nzisnpo'A
, 1861-03-27
Steam on the we1raud Canal

The Quebec correspondent Of the New Yorl.
Times says the Hon. kr. Ross, the Commis.
sioner Of Public Works, has recommended
the introduction Of steam on the Wel7and
Canal. Up to the present time, a]thoneh
steam tugs have been employed on the river
" Lawrence, md to % certain extent, on The
st Lawrence canals ALSO, nothing but horse.
power has been In use on the Welland Canal
About !, 600 sailing vessels-chiefy American
passed through 1t, last year, and $l20,0OO
were paid FOR toWage. OF course the en-
pioyment OF horsepower Is attended with
many ineonVen1eneee. Sometimes a change
Of wind from foul 10 fair, will brinp Inn.
dred or hundred and fifty sail into Port Col
borne, on Lake Erie, and q delav Of fiyo
or six days ensles before they can au :ret
horses to tow item into Lake Ontario. IN
adoltlon to this, thoae who have the noraea
exact excessive snms from anxious i.anta;ns
on such occasions, and g serious tax IN shi1,-
ping is the result. Moreover The horses arr
owned mostly BY tavern-keepers, who profit
hy every delay and taking all these tbjnos
into consideration, it is manifest that some
cnange n the System Is required,
This attention the Commissioner Of Pnbl;c
WORKS intends to make at once. He la about
70 advertise Immediately for tenders for tow
ing on the canal By steam. The tugs REQUIRED
are ali snall ecreHs. and IS lots Of them aEe
owned On the American shores Of the lakes, it
IS not at all unlikely that some shrewd Yam
zee may get the contract. The rates for tow
maIed that the profit to the shipping interests
WILL be great, and as the delays in finding tow
age Will be avoided, the passage through the
canal shortened by several hours, and vessels
thus enabled to make one. or two more tr;ns
HI the season.