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The Estimate of Human Beings.

1t is an interesting thing to see
how habitually, in this world, eX-
cellence in one respect is bal
anced by inferiority in another.
How needful it is if you desire
to form a fair judgment, to take
men for better or for worse
ThemistocIes, every one knows,
could not fiddle; but he could
make little city big one. Yet
the people who distinctly saw he
could not fiddle were many,
while those who discerned his
competence in the other direction
were few. So, it is not likely
that many people despised him
for his bad fddling, failing to re-
mark that it was not his vocation
to fiddle. Goldsmith wrote "The
Vicar Of Wakefield" and " Tie
Good-natured Man." yet he felt
indignant at the admiration be-
slowed by company of his ac-
quaintances upon the agility of a
monkey, and, starting up in an
ger and impatience exclaimed,
81 could do all that myself" |
have heard Of very great logi-
clan and divine who was dissatis-
fed that trained gymnast should
excel him in feats of strength,
and who insisted on doing the
gymnasts feats himself; and,
strange to say, he actually did
them. Wise men would not have
thought the less of him though
he had failed but it is certain
that many average people tho't
the more Of him because he sue
ceeded.-Frazer'S Magazine.
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The Grave of Bunyan.

The grave of Bunyan is thus
described by correspondent of
the Watchman and Reflector:
" In a previous letter | alluded
to walk in City Road, passing
through what was once the ia
nous NloorGeld, and of looking
into BunhilI Fields, and the
graveyard of Wesley. | have
since made a second visit to these
localities, and found admittance
to the burying-places. Bunyan
lies in Bunhill Fields, a cemetery
crowded with graves; and thick
with monuments and slabs. Ask
ing lad whom | met at the en-.
trance if he could point me to
Bunyan's grave, Yes" said he,
" there he lies covered with a
sheet" Taking the direction
pointed out, | soon stood by the
grave and the monument of the
inimitable allegorist. And there
indeed he did lie, wrapped in a
cloak, with a book under his arm,
sleeping and dreaming, hewn out
Of white marble on the slab which
covers his monument. On the
monument is this simple but suffi-
cient inscription " John Bun
yam, the author of Pilgrims Pro-
gress." On one side. chiseled in
stone, is Pilgrim, with his burden,
leaning on his staff, with a coun-
tenance of deepest anguish. On
the opposite side is Pilgrim grasp
ing the cross, his eyes gazing on
it, his burden rolled off at his
foot, and his countenance radiant
with peace and ioy.''
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Durability of Timber.

The piles sustaining the Lon
don Bridge have been driven five
hundred years. In l845 they
were critically examined and
found to have decayed but slight
ly. These piles are principally
of elm. Old Savoy Place, in the
city of London, is sustained on
piles driven $50 years ago. They
consist of oak, elm, beech and
chestnut, and are perfectly sound.
The bridge built by the Emperor
Trajan over the Danube, affords
a striking example of the dura-
bility of timber in the wet state.
One of these piles was taken up
and found to be petrifed to the
depth of the-quarters of an inch
and the rest of the wood had un-
dergone no change, though it had
been driven 1000 years.
There is much uncertainty
concerning the conditions insur-
ing the durability of timber. Ma
ny of the vessels built on the
lakes during the war Of l8l22I4
from timber then freshly cut, hav-
ing varied materially in their du-
rability, notwithstanding the fact
that their timber seems all to
have been cut in the same man
ner and at Che same season of the
year. Some of these vessels
were decayed in three or four
years, while one of them, which,
in the presence of numerous spec
tators, was permitted to pass over
the falls of Niagara within a few
years, was found to be perfectly
sound when picked up below the
falls.
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u. S. District Courts.

u. S. District Courts.
FIRST DISTRlCT-At Walla Walla, County of
Waa Walla, on the 4th Monday in April, and 2nd
Monday in October, continued for three weeks un-
less sooner adjourned.
SECOND DISTRICT-At Vancouver, Clark Coun-
ty, on the 4th Monday in May and 2nd Monday in
November continued for three weeks unless sooner
adjourned.
THIRD DIsTRICT-At Olympia, Thurston County
on the first Monday in February ard Sd Monday in
July, so continued for weeks unless sooner adj
iourned
Districts Courts for the transaction of Territorial
business, to he holden at
STEILACOOM. Pierce County, on the 4th Monday
in February and Sd Monday in August
PORT TOWNSEND, Jefferson County, on the End
Monday in March and lst Monday in September.
PINKNEY CITY, Spokane County, on the 2nd Mon
day in June. -.r
PIERCE CITY, shoshone County, on the 2nd Mon
day in July.
FLORENCE CITY. Idaho County, on the Ist Mon
BANNOCK CITY, Boise County, on the LIST Mon
day in September.
Third Judicial District in addition to the regular
terms, for the purpose Of hearing and dsposing of
causes within the Admiralty and Maritime Jurs-
diction of said Court
At OLYMPIA, on the first Monday Of every month,
except February Jnly and September,
At PORT TOWNSEND, on the second Monday in
March and first Monday in September.
Territory of Washington, SIS.
County Of Thurston.
I, Richard Lane, Clerk OF the Supreme Court of
Washington Territory, do hereby certify that the
above is true and correct statement Of the time and
places fixed by the Supreme Court on the SOth day of
january, 1868, for holding Courts in the several Ju-
dicia Districts Of said Territory-all Of which ap-
pears fully of record in my office.
RICHARD LANE, Clerk.
BY an act of the Legislative Assembly Of the Ter
ritory of Washington passed at its last session, terms
of the Supreme Court of the u s. will be holden at
the seat Of Government of said Territory, on the
first Monday of January Of each year.
Feb 2S 1868. m2
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A SINGLE woman has generally
but a single purpose, and we all
know what that is.
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LADIES, let your hair, teeth and
complexion be false, if necessary,
but let not your hoods be so; for
talsehoOds are inexcusable.
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DoN'T undertake to kiss a flu
-riouS woman-risk not a smack
in a storm. -,r
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A YOUNG lawyer who long had paid his
court to lady without much advancing his
suit, accused her one day Of being insensible
to the power of love-
" 1t does not follow" she archly replied,
4" that l am so because am not to be won
by the power of attorney
ts " Forgive me" replied the suitor, :" but
you should remember that all the victories
of Cupid are solicitors"
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A MAN who avoids matrimony
on account of the cares of we'd
ded life, is compared to one who
would amputate his leg to save
his toes from corns.
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Neminh Norfhron,s Estate.

Il ETTERS Of administration having been granted
IL to the undersigned by the Probate Court Of Wala
Waa county Washington Territory upon the estate Of
Nemiah Norhrop, late Of said county, deceased,
therefore notice is hereby given to all persons hav
ing claims against said estate to present. them with
proper vouchers to the undersigned, at his place Of
business within year from this date or the same
will be foever barred: and all those indebted to said
estate are reousted TO mako immediate payment. ID
E. E. KELLY, Administrator.
April 25, 1862. l9mS
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Vice President Stephens had a serious
disagreement with President Davis several
months ago, and since it occurred they
have not been on speaking terms. Mr..
Stephens has since expressed his convic-
ton that the Confederate experiment is a
failure, and that all hopes of its ultimate
success have long since vanished. 1t is
also asserted that many influential men in
Georgia are in favor of a reconstruction of
the Union.
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A. HI. Stephens a Prophet.

1t is we'll known that the present Vice
President of the Confederacy made a
speech strongly opposed to secession in the
Georgia Convention of January, 1861
The following extract will show clearly he
perceived the iniquity, and foresaw the re-
suits of the measure
"This step once taken could never be re-
called, and all the haneful and withering
consequences that must follow as they
would see) will rest on the Convention for
all coming time. When we and our pos
terity shall see our lovely South desolated
by the demon of war which this act of
yours will inevitably invite and call forth ;
when your green fields of waving harvest
shall be trodden down by the murderous
soldiery and every car of war sweeping
over our land; our temples of justice laid
in the ashes; all the horrors and desolation
of war upon us who but this body will
be held responsible for it and who shall
have given his vote for this unwise and i'll
timed measure as honestly think and be-
lieve shall be held to strict account for this
suicidal act, and by the present generation,
and probably cursed and execrated by pos
terity for all coming time, for the wide and
desolating rain that will follow this act
you now propose to perpetrate.
Pause, | entreat you, and consider for a
moment what reason you can give that will
even satisfy in calmer moments-what rea-
sons you can give to your sufferers
in the calamity that it will bring upon us.
What reasons can you give to the nations
of the earth to Justify it, They will be the
calm judge in the case, and to what cause
OF one overt act can you name or point, on
which to rest the plea of justification p
What right has the North assailed What
interest of the South has been invaded ,
What justice has been denied and what
claim founded in justice and right has been
withheld? Can either of you to-day name
one Governmental act of wrong, deliber-
ately and purposely done by the Govern
ment of Washington, of which the South
has right to complain challenge the
answer
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GEO. H. BELL

q INSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED FOR NEWS
- papers, Magazines and other Periodicals. A
Circular will be sent to any person on request Civ
ing an extended list of Periodicals. with the prices
annexed. The following are among the most popu-
lar.
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Courts Of Washington Territory.

A the December Term, lS62 of the Supreme
IN Court of Washington Territory, the following
time and places were fixed by said Court for holding
Courts in the several Judicial Districts Of said Terri
tory to-wt:
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THE. RIGHT SORT OF DEMOCRACY
The indianapolis Sentinel, leading jour
nal of the Democracy of that State says;
every interest of the nation demands
speedy termination of the war, and the only
hope for peace now is in the overthrow of
the rebel armies. Let Hooker, Hunter and
Rosecrans follow the glorious example of
Grant, and then we may hope that the sun
light of peace may once gladden. the land" :"
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L. C. KINNEY, M. d.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

HYENDERS his professional services to the citizens
4 of Walla Walla and vicinity.
Office and residence, Main street. nearly oppo-
site the old Blue Mountain Hotel, where he can al
ways be found when not professionally engaged.
Having had more than tweity years practice in
his profession, and having served as Surgeon in
the United States Army in the Mexican War, and
having had extensive Hospital practice, woud
say at least that he ought to be qualified practice
his professions and would refer by permission tho
following named gentlemen: ..T
Gen. VIM. q. Butler, Col John s. Williams, Col.
VIM. p. Preston, Col. Geo. w. hughes ofMaryland.
Col. Emery, and Maj. Henley, Maryland.
Charles G. l'hythiaIi, NJ. d., e. Watson, NJ. D.,
Joseph Roberts, NJ D., Benz, Hensley, Jr., NJ. D.,
Frankfort. KY
E. D. Weatherford NJ. D., II. Nj. Weatherford,
NJ d.. DR.. Purtle. Or. Flint Louisville, Ky.
Dr. Tazo, Vancouver's Island.
DIR. }. Q. Hawthorne, Portland, Oregon.
DR.. h. G. Hill, Corvallis, Oregon. 1tf
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FAILURE OF OIL WELLs-A gentleman
of this city who recently made tour of the
oil region of Pennsylvania, states that many
of the wells which were noted last year for
the flow of oils are now dry or yield only
to the pump. He adds as his deliberate
conviction, that the time is not very dis
tant when oil will cease to be drawn from
the earth by process-that the supply will
be exhausted He thinks that the decline
in production will be so rapid in the
next three months, that panic will be the
result, and that fever of oil speculations
will break out beside which The late move
ment in that article will appear insignif-
cant. The examinations made by scientific
men INTO the subject except chat oil de-
psoits have been anything but satisfactory
and the world really knows nothing of the
subject except that oil flows in certain
places at certain times, and then it don't
Rochester Union.
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John stapleton,s Estate.

II ETTERS of Administration having been granted
i TO the undersigned by the Probate Court Of WallA
ALA county upon the estate of John Stapleton,
late of said county, deceased, therefore notice is
hereby given TO all persons knowing themselves in
debted to said estate to forward and make i'm
mediate payment to me- at my place Of business in tho
city of Walla W ALA, ard those having CLAIMS must
present them, with proper vouchers within one
year from this date or be forever barred.
EDWARD SHE'LL, Administrator.
Max 2, 1868. 20m3
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Edward IL. Morony,s Estate

7 ETTERS of administration having been granted
H to the undersigned by the Probate court of Wal
la Walla Walla County, Washington Territory, upon
the estate of Edward Morony deceased late Of said
county, therefore notice hereby gwen to all those
having claims against said estate to present them,
with proper vouchers to the undersigned in the city
of Walla Walla, within enc year from this date or
the same will be forever barred; and all those indebted
to said esate requested to make Immediate pay
ment DANIEL WEIGH, Administrator.
April 25 1868 l9mS
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GIFT BOOKS and PoETICAL WORKS

TNOR SALE AT THE CITY BOOK STORE, Posi
II Office Building, Walla Walls,
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EMPHATIC CONDENSATION OF WEN
DELL PHILLIPs.-One of the most promi-
nent administration papers has the nerve
to stem the abolition tide, and condemn
the doctrines of Wendell Phillips, which
are rapidly becoming the doctrines of the
so-caled republican party We refer to
the Albany Evening Journal. 1t speaks
out as follows:
The ARGUS" asks our opinion of certain
paragraphs in a recent speech of Wendell
Phillips. We certainly have no objection
to giving it: We deem them infamous in
sentiment and purpose; and hold their au-
thor to be mischief making babbler, who
cares less fer the Union than for an ap-
plauding audience, and who is doing more
to divide the North than any COpperhead
on the continent.
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Now, for you to attempt to overthrow
such a Government as this, under which we
have lived more than three quarters of a
century, IN which we have gained our
wealth, our standing as a nation, our do
mestic safety while the elements of peril
are around us, with peace and tranquility
accompanied with unbounded prosperity
and rights assailed-is the height of mad
ness, folly aud wickedness, to which l can
neither lend my sanction nor my vote"
, 1863-07-25

A LOYAL SCULPToR.-The London cor
respondent of the Boston Commercial Bull
letin tells the following story of a loyal
sculptor in Florence probably Powers:)
1t was my privilege few evenings ago
to visit the studio of one of our most cell
ebrated sculptors, not thousand miles
frcm Florence, and | was amused and de-
lighted with the earnest, eloquent and pa
triotic manner in which the distinguished
artist discussed affairs at home. In look
ing over plaster models of numerous works,
noticed one of John Slidell, which he had
made some years ago. l called his atten-
ton to it, and he told me that few days
before, a South Carolina called at his stu
dio and appeared much pleased to find that
bust of the New Orleans scape grace and
poltroon then, turning to the artist, he
inquired whether he had ever made one of
JEFF Davis. "Now said the artist, look
ing sternly at the rebel, 81 have never had
the pleasure of executing him" The Con-
federate finding he had got into the wrong
shop, beat hasty retreat.
The New York herald., 1863-06-29

column 10 carry cgs which to be thrown the
ditch TO enable our mon 10 reach the face Of the enemys
works. but as they under FIRE the logs dropped
and when the column came up the charge at "doube
quick Mr. Colored Man found dat ON his bach, with
his feet towards the enemy works. rolling his eyes up ks
dying calf shall fall 10 give The black regiments
full credit for all the lighting they do but viii not In
future say anything in bor praise upon mere hsasssy
There h disposition here 10 raise them the very Skies
which, continued, will lead the black troops 10 con
slider themselves better than the white Ths 10 al
wrong for il not only does the good but en-
asperaes the white soldier to degree that prevents
feeling the interes, in the he otherwise wouid.
The term Of enlistment Of many Of the regiments in
this department about up aud question arises what
troops to al their pacesf We hear Of none being
the way. When the regiments leave that entitled
to their discharge the force here viii he nothing
for the regiments remaining hres years msn) moro
Skeletons not being able to muster two bundyeo
men.
The number Of sick and wounded in the city very
large; but glad TO say tho weather is not much
against them It is bot but not unusually sonot
indeed than you viii find il in New York Tho city
tnues very healthy not case presenting any appearance
Of yellow fever has yet made It's appearaLce There
plenty OF time yet however, but trust it viii NO,
The New York herald., 1863-06-29
City Inte1ligence.

Frs IN EIeHrH AvxrrH-Betwsen one and two o'clock
on Sunday morning Gre broke cut The top floor OF
budng No. ESQ Eighth avenue premises occupied by
Richard Bray The aremen quickly At the premises
and extnguished the fire before extended W the ad
joining buildings Damage TO furniture about 500,
insurance. ihe building is owned by William Bruce Tt
h damaged about $3.50, aud Insured for IS 900 the
Broadwsy and Pacific Insurance Companies Cause Of hre
unknown At present.
FIRE IN WET TwKSrY-nyrn srREyu-Two TKRsoxs DAM
arsorsry BusSKp.Betwcen and ten O'Clock Sun.
day norning broke ous she second foor Of the
anne building No. 230 West Twenty hfth street, In the
prsmisos occ caped by John Conner. II appears that Mr..
cunr daughter girl aged about fourteen years, poured
some ker, some oil from can upon the kinding wood
with " hch she mixing IRE In the stove; tho oil
isptsd exploded the aud set rs W the clothing Of
The rirI and to the roon. Tho child burnei In
sh, king manner and Mr. Cnuor In trying 10 extiogusn
the narnss very badly burned. Both pasiies
we're cnnyoyed Pc evue HOSPITAL. Rut it,le hcre n
for tc recovery the gir The damage 10
furniture viii be abont SIS The building s owned by
MI U'seniy II y damaged sbsut $50. said to b. In
res
rs. trurAkR,Nrz stv't- Nvtr's TvsuvAf.--ghc an.
ur,t saraincr nights itivs' q ,is society viii fsxe
,,e. tris ..erno 10 AL evening ~ ioacs wJoi fnsre
g. o..s 10 state more ,nal lhi avn ee coaa Ic,.
cd w i,s usUsitii
The New York herald., 1863-06-29

IL PERSONS HAVING CoRSs, suNIoHs BAD
"A malta tender iest. Ac shold nave them skilfnlIy
by Dr. HRu}3S Surgeon crfot oist 1l2 Road
way, procure his ieystsr o ur-iss, The once o.
4, 70 ~ cents amt ti bos DR. Br.,rs-
Aiieyator metallic plaster. sa~y splA and will al
here for rceariess Of bans hon corns bunions
Ac are much nHaraf feste ID lngrowins naIt
Dr. Buegs' Modern Curative sh-l b. used Can Be- kas
OF Druggists al the Office or bs al NJ 20 ~rnts e
ys orn ell huni0n oppressed nail orrnepte
safere,, give tess remedies tris become happy
The New York herald., 1863-06-29
Celebration cf she seventh Regimeat's
HEADorARTTRs, SEVENTH REGNnu N. Y. n. g.,
ryYrse... BAiunoRE, June "a, 1868

thursday last bong The nfsyseventh anniversary Of
tho Fourth company National Guard, the members de-
termped to celebrate the OCCASION which was done in
Quiet yet very satisfactory manner. Al eight O'Clock
p n the band who kindly volunteered thor sorvices
struck up martial air, after which Lieut.. Commanding
which was responded 10 by q brother ofneer. The
Colonel was next toasted, which met With . warm
response from Iieutenan Colonel Price. The company
then partook Of collation., which gotten up BY the
committee Messrs. Peterson, Holley, and Lieutenant
Everdc and others The evening passed until halfpast
cheers for Captain kpet who regret 70 say owing 70
pressure Of business, was unable to be with hh CON-
many.
The New York herald., 1863-06-29
The sale OF Unissa states Fivs-rweH,y
Bonds.

The subscription agent The se u 81 2s2 500
ava entiss On saturday; for the week. 05O: and
sy the month Of June s74 3s7 Goo deliveries of bonds
arc made 10 lime 4 Further large antic
49,, ~, The fs of July inclusive, winch the popular
o, of converting legal tenders iyetwentcs By
of Congress Ihe secretary Of The treasury mayat ~
discretion continue the sales OF reoIsn at such
a. hs may deem proper.
The New York herald., 1863-06-29
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGE CROMWELL.
~S>>Do>~S~>~>~-o>~~~-~~-
Two Days Later from New
Orleans.
OPERAII0IS lGlMST PORT HUDSON.
Impregnability Of the Rebel
Defences.
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Another Attempt to Be Made to
Garry the Works.
The Projected Attack ON Banks
Rear.
MYSTERIOUS SILENCE OF GRN. JOHNSTON.
SUSPICION OF his COMING MOVEMENTS,
As., &ss, As.
SUSPICION OF his COMING MOVEMENTS,
&s., &se, H.

The stssmer George Cromwell, Captain Post, will
Ss 900 on freight arrived from New Orleans yesterday
She brings highly interesting news from New Orleans and
Port Hudson.
The New York herald., 1863-06-29

Some of these vessels were destroyed by tho Florida
probability that the memorandum refers to the
vessels taken by this vessel. Reed has served in the
Florida Coquetto and Taeony.
The New York herald., 1863-06-29

turned feeling justly proud Of their achievements the
prisoners were safely landed and Fort rebie
whio the Archer lss at anchor OF the city It was a
glorious day the Portland boys shows their dash,
promptlude and energy. In fact il 10 one Of she most
brilliant aclous which has occurred since the The
cid spi. Of me Of l11o and 1919 clearly de-
mousIraled Al hail 70 Portland.
THE A.sN PRizH
From net found upon one Of the prisoners ID would sp
pear shsi the following their ecAl account Of vessels
they have destroy ed hOpded:-- ----
The New York herald., 1863-06-29

rorr7tA ~ fs
The New York herald., 1863-06-29

FOUNDER rined pieces. Our skirmishers, who are
posted al night within few feet OF tho
rebel works frequently very much annoyed by bombs
from our mortar boats which sometimes burst in the air
ever their bssds, doing them much damage a. the
rebels 10 10 net thought that the fault is in the practice
q our marine artillery but rather in the construction Of
We fuses Of the bombs.
rebel dessrter who into camp last night reports
aa NE rebels have but forty head Of cattle e 10 sub
shs upon, and that they have 10 be herded with tho
greatest care 10 protect them from shot and shell
He says that the cattle find nothing TO eat exec
along their parapets and to them from sharp
shooters they are only driven out after dark.
Il reported THAI there quite number Of women,
tho wives Of rebel onacsrs, in PORT Hudson regret
70 say that two accidentally killed In the aghi Of
last Sunday
The New York herald., 1863-06-29
INTERESTING FROM HILTON HEAD.
ARRIVAL OF THE COSMOPOLITAN.
---|~.e-y>~J,-~-s..~~,.~.---~ '
Return OF MOntg0mery's Ne
gro Troops. Il
POPULARITY OF GENERAL GlLLMORE,
49, H.. "a.

The steamship Cosmopolitan, Captain Crocker, from
Hilton Head c., in ftyex hours arrived at this porI
yesterday forenoon We received from the purser Of tho
Cosmopolitan copy Of the Port Royal New South Of The
Goth inst but il contains nothing OF special interest
The steam transport Fulton Captain Edridge has also
arrived from Hilton Head. She left ON the Goth net