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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
How Poor Boys Reach the Top Round.

There are II, 919 persons who pay an in
come tax in this city sixty-scven persons
who pay taxes on incomes of 500, 900 or
over. Most of these solid gentlemen are
self-madc men, who have come up from the
lowest round of the ladder. The man who
leads the list, A. 7. Stewart, everybody
knows. was an Irish emigrant, who coul-
menccd life with a capital Of less that TWEEN
ty-fve cents; indeed, with few exceptions,
most Of the parties in the list we're scarce as
we'll off as Mr.. Stewart Take Henry
Keep; he boasts that he graduated from the
poor-house of Jefferson County. Jay Gould
drove herd of cattle from Delhi, Delaware
County, when a lad, for fifty cents a day, in
order to get money enough to reach the
Hudson River. David Groesbeck, over
thirty years ago, used to mend old shoes for
his brother, who was respectable shoe
maker in Albany. We all know the history
of James Gordon Bennett and Robert Bon
ner, poor boys full of. talent and industry.
Rufus Hatch when youngster, had an am
bition to hold the reins of peddler's wagon.
Z. D Morgan commenced life with quart
measure Of molasses. 1t is scarce dozen
years since Henry Clews was an GRAND boy
in one of the banking houses down town.
The Brothers seligman started out in life
with peddlcr's pack. David Doves, in his
younger days. retailed pork by the half
pound and molasses by the gill. FL. L.
Helmbold was first cabin boy on the sloop
Mary Jane, that navigated Delaware river.
We might go on through the list and show
that nearly every one of these solid men
were the architects of their own fortunes
Young men, who are struggling for place
and position, should remember that the In
dividulals in the list above, had to battle for
life just as hard as they are doing. Let
them take heart and never say die.
Honor and shame from no condition rise,
Act well your part-there all the honor lies.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

The reading of good and well conducted
newspaper, even for the space of a quarter
of year, brings more sound instruction, and
leaves better impression than would be ac-
quircd probably at the best school in twelve
months. Talk to the members of family
who read the papers, and compare their in.
formation with those who do not The diff.
ference is beyond comparison.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Mr.. Sturgeon in a recent sermon referred
to the veloeipede, saying that "these new
inventions which lads were riding down our
streets would not keep up unless they were
kept going the moment they stopped they
fell, and in this they were exceedingly like
the Christian church, which would fall I'M
ess it was constantly moving on" .
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
Poetry.
THE STORY OF LIFE.
by JOHN G. sAxE

Saw what is life7 IT'S to be born,
A hopeless babe to greet the light
With sharp wall, rs il the morn
Forptold a cloudy noon and night;
To weep, to sleep, and weep again.
With sunny smiles between, and then
And then apace the infant grows
To be laughing, sprightly boy.
Happy, despite his little woes, .-.a
Were he but conscious OF his JOY!
To be, in short from two TO ten,
A merry, moody child; and then!
And then in coat and trowsers clad
To learn to say the Decalogue,
And break it, an unthinking lad,
With mirth and mischief all agog,
A truant oft by field and fen
And capture butterflies, and then?
And then, increased in strength and size,
TO be anon, Youth full grown;
A hero in his mothers eyes,
A young Apollo in his own;
To initiate the ways Of men
In fashionable sin, and then?
And then at last to be man,
To fall in love, to WOO and wed!
With seething brain to scheme and plan ;
To gather gold, or toll for bread;
To sue for fame with tongue or pen,
And gain or lose the prize; and then2
And then in gray and wrinkled ED
Tom mourn the speed of life's decline;
To praise the scenes OF youth beheld,
And dwell i'll memory OF Lang Syne,
To dream u w lille with darkened ken,
Then dropinto his grave, and then?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
.R. C. R. HARRIS,

With over Is years experience in the various
branches, as Practitioner, of Medical science.
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females. Patients from distance can be accom-
modated with board at first-class Boarding Hou-
ss5. ...-
Patients waited on in the country when de-
sired
Odi:e, hours between and 10 O. clock, A. NJ,
and and O'clock P. NJ.
Office on Main Street, 2 doors East from DR..
Chapman's, Surgeon Dentist, and nearly oppo-
site Taylor l. PoSell's.
Apr. 3-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

A gentleman who had amassed a compe.
tencc was recently asked by friend the Sc
cret of his success. II have accumulated
said he, ''one-half of my property by strict
ly attending to my own business, and the re.
mainder by letting other peoples alone"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
Business Cards.
WOULDINUO,
BRACKETS,

MOULDINGS,
BRACKETS,
manufactured TO order, aud, in fact, everything
appertaining to the completion of house.
In addition to this we would call your atten-
ton to our LUMBER YARD-Lumber furnished
in the rough or worked as may be desired.
FENCING PLANK IN ABUNDANCE.
Orders promptly filled and shipments attended
to- Parties from the country will find market
here for Lumber, Shingles, &C., for which the
cash will be paid.
gay- TERMS-CAsH ON DELIVERY. -u@
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

The good man, in whose soul virtue is
deeply rooted, and who is consistent, exer-
cises natural imperceptible and mild mag
istracy upon the earth. We respect him
without his commanding it, and obey him
unconsciously.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

During rain storm at Dublin, Indiana,
last week, sheet of ice about twelve feet
square and no thicker than an ordinary pane
of glass, was seen to fall, but it was of course
shattered on reaching the ground.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

lie thatstrikes with his tongue must guare
with his hands. w.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Don't be afraid of the storms Of time,
knowing that God holds the moral as well as
the physical ocean in the hollow Of his hand
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Vice stings us even in our pleasures, but
virtue consoles us even in our pains.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

It is our eyes, and not the microscope,
that deceives us. 1t could not create or
show what is not Theaearth may. be inf
nitely greater.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Happiness is perfume that one cannot
shed over another without few drops fall
ing on oneself.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

n B. GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAIL OR,
Main Street, Staumtou, Va. four doors East
ofCrwford's old stand,
where heis prepared to ecutework in the mos.
fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, a.
a reduced price for the CASH. Cutting andren-
ovating done in the best manner.
Aug9, '67-3m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Town papers copy mons.
CTAUNTON NURSERIES:
y STANTON, AUGUSTA County VA.
.3'' TANNEHILL & WHEAT, Proprietors.
We have now growing in our Nurseries 5O0,-
900 Fruit Trees Of varieties that have been tested
as suited to our soil and climate. We have
APPLE, PEACH, PEAR, CHERRY, APRICOT, OUNCE,
&C., GRAPE VINES, SMALL FRUITS, &C.,
and we hope to be able to fill satisfactorily all
orders that may be sent to us.
Our apple are two and three years old from
the graft, and our peach one year old from the
bud-each $40 90 per 100.
N. B.-Send in your orders at once. Send for
descriptive Catalogue, containing account of va
rieties and prices. s.
junel8-ly t-. E.t.l#
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

People who stand entirely on their digni-
ty have for the most part aa inconveniently
small place for their feet.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
BURKE's IRON WORKS,
C4anfon Va I,,l,r Let 1870

BURKEs IRON WORKS.
Staunton, Va, July lst, 1869.
MOTTO - Having increased my facili-
IN ties for the manufacture of heavy castings
| desire to call the attention of Iron Masters to
Players Patent Hot Blast Stoves, for Blast Fur
naces, which are giving such general satisfaction
in all the Iron producing districts, both in this
country and Europe, also to Westman's Patent
Roasting Kiln, for calcining Iron ores. have
secured the exclusive rights of both these great
Improvements in the Southern States
/ am still manufacturing mill and other ma
chinery both heavy and light, of the very best
material and workmanship and at short notice.
l am still making the best Livingston Plow ever
put up in the State. large lot made for the fall
trade
Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
r UMBER, LUMBER.
IL COMPREHENSIVE.

IL CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell ard c. r. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of T. B. Cauthorn
in the ''Steam Saw Mill' of Hughes h Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr.. G. P.
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. G. r. R., near
Miboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES II CO.,
Cady's Tunnel p. O.,
Nay 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
l take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm Mr.. G. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm Of Hughes h Cauthorn.
TB CAUTHORN
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

A perpetual calm would hinder the fructi-
fcation of flowers. Let this console US under
suffering.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Soar SUBS TO GRASS LANDs.-Mr. Samue
johnson, the Superintendent of the Farm
at the State Agricultural College, informs the
editor of the Maine Farmer, that he found
an application of soap suds to grass lands,
gave more than double the increase of growth
than was produced by any other fertilizer
whatever. Every particle of soap suds is
saved, and applied at intervals upon grass
ground. What source is here for the say
ing of fertilizing matter, which now so gen.
orally goes to waste.-Mhry1and Farmer :,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

To relieve the oppressed, is the most glori-
Gus act a man is capable of; it is in mea-
sure doing the business of God and Provi-
dence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
IAMES PAGAN,

7 AMES PAGAN,
81 BooT AND SHOE MANUFAcTURER,
MAIN STREET STANTON.
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of SUI
perior Leather and Shoe Findings, purchased in
large quantities and at the lowest figures and is
therefore prepared to make up in the neatest
style and at low prices, for cash, LADIES BALMo-
RAILS and POLISH Doors, of best FRENCH KID and
BooT Morocco, MEMS WATERPROOF Doors, SHoKs,
CATERS, &c. .fsr.l
He guarantees to give satisfaction both as to
price and finish. Mem fine cal bootsat $50. 90.
jan TO- '6S-tf or. -..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Let a man be ever so much upon his guard
against fatterer, there are still few points
at which he is accessible
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

Bone SpAv1N.-Apply blister to the in
side of the hock-one part ofpowdered can
tharides to eight of oil makes suitable bis
ter. Give the horse three or four weeks
rest after the application of the blister
Maryland Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
mayl5th '6s--t.

ALKx. H. H. STUART, ORLANDO SIXTH
r. D.. LILLKY, THOs. C. ELDER
CTUART, LILLEY l. CO.,
REAL ESTA TIE AGENTS,
STANTON, VA.
Offer their services for the sale of Real Estate of
every description in all parts OF Virginia, especi-
ally in the
VALLEY AND PIEDMONT DISTRICTS.
We wish only the control ofsuch lands rs ow-
ners really DESTROYS ofsellins at fair prices.
Wemake nc charge for advertising or showing
lands unless a sale be effected.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

TTNO INVALIDS.--ColdS Sulphur Water direct
from the Springs near Goshen Depot Va.
remedy of unsurpassed utility and power in
DYSPEPSIA. LIVER DISEASE, BILIOUS COMPLAINTS,
and GENERAL DEBILITY. In many diseases, pecu-
liar to Females, its highly beneficial effects are
greatly extolled by some of the best Physicians
in the country. Sold by
F. II. LINK, Druggist,
.at Stanton, Va.
june4-tf-Spcctator copytf. -na. -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

4 GENERAL AUCTION.
FL. COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned, under the firm and style Of
PECK l. GUSHING, '-'
having taken the large and commodious store
room of Mrs. B. Bolen at the corner Of Augusta
street and Spring Alley, in Staunton, the pur-
pose Of onducting
GeneraEAuetton and Commission Business,
solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods and
Produce, to be sold either at auction or private
sale, at rea yonable charges.
Sales ofall kinds ofproperty attended si:herin
town or county H. H. PECK,
Jan4 1867. EN-. CUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

WOUNDS IN HoRsEs-One of the best
washes that we know of for ordinary wounds
on horses, is to take onu-quarter of pound
of salpetre, half a pint of turpentine, and
put them into bottle shake up well be-
fore using apply to the wound three times
a day with q feather Maryland Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

It's said that passing red-hot iron over
old putty will make is so soft that it may be
readily removed =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
JOHN EcHoLs, H. M BELL, n:H. cArLErT,
Monroe County Staunton, Lexington.

FCHOLS, BELL & CATLETT,
ATTORNEYS ATLAW.
STANTON, VA.
WILL practicein the State and FederalCourts
at Staunton and in the Circuit and County
Cs"rtsat Staunton, and in the Circuit and Coun-
IT, Courts of Rockbridge, Rockingham and Allie
ghaay counties. They will also attend to special
sssinessin any part of Virginia and West Va.
Sept l5-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
Tbe Staartolr Winoitator
DIV 'TISING r.

Advertis 80 for less tnan three months
WILDE I'd at the rate of One Dollar re:
square Eight Lines, or less for the first amp
50 " or each subsequent insertion. Unless
Z .mber of insertions be marked upon the
dscriptit will be published until forbid and
4arged accordingly.
Obituaries, Announcements of Candidates 70
Office, Communications calling upon, advoca
ting or opposing candidates, and all Comrauni-
cations or Notices of personal or private char
acter, or intended or calculated to promote any
private enterprise or interest, will be chargd for
as advertisements.
rs Special notices 20 cents per liEefor ev
cry insertion. f..
rs A liberal arrangement made withthot
who advertise for Three, Six or Twelve m onb
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

vi olu iIiacHlIleTy
Agents for Judson's Patent
Governors for Steam Engines,
the best Governors in the mar
ket. p.
@- From this time for
ward my terms are Guyh or
its equivalent, and will not
be departed from under any
circumstances, as tits imposs-
IDLE for me to conduct my
business on the credit sys-
tenn. .t. -. '
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

nR. B. P. REESE will devote his entire time
- to his profession Calls left at the
tore or at his Office on the corner above the Lu-
sheran Church, and nearly opposite DR.. Wayt &
Bros. Drug Store, will have prompt attention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

LOOSE BOWELS IN HoRsEs.-In all cases
of chronic diarrhea we have found putting
powdered charcoal in the feed a very good
remedy, and if the disease depends on d.
gestive function, the liver included-give a
few doses of the following: Powdered gol-
den-seal ounces, ginger ounce, salt
ounce. Dose, half an ounce twice day
Maryland Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
s. e. Corner of Court House Square,
srAnNrnN vIRGINIA

NTON, VIRG I'M A.
Weare now selling, ard have constant
mand for Farming, Grazing T'mtt' and M'nera
vte parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county Of Augusta, and the VAL
ley of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
from our central location, and thorough knowl-
edge ofthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers
We make no charge for advertising or show
in property, but when we find purchaser for
it we charge commission of five percent, to be
paid out of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser.
Nov. %, 1861.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
Business Cards.

JOHN EcHoLs, I'M HXLi
R.H.cArLErT JED HoTcMKIss
TCHOLS, BELL, CATLETT co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

IRON SAFES FOR SALE CHEAP.-A number
of Messenger Safes, belonging to the Virgin
ia Express Company, for sale cheap, on time.
These safes would be useful to farmers, and
Others as secure recepacles for valuable articles,
paper &c. LLl
Call and see them at the Virginia Express Of
flee, near the Depot.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
NHRISTIAN Il HARRISON,
=. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, Va.

Will practice in all the Courts of Augusta and
Allegheny and in the Circuit Courts of Rock
bridge and Nelson.
Attention given TO special BUSINESS in any part
of the State.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17
Professional Cards.
-~~-~-~~~~~~~~O-~OO~~-~
HIM. CHAPMAN, D. D. s. ,l..l9Is
s1s STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,
oI10D Office, South Side Main Street at

his old stand - ~.
Artificial Teeth mounted on Gold ,Silverand
Vulcanite. sstt'
All operations performed in the mos tScienti6c
and skilful manner with strict regard to Perma-
nancy and warranted to compete withany work
done in the cities.
Thanking the people of Augusta and the sur
rounding Counties for their very liberal patron
age prior to, during and since the war, ] re-
spectfully solcitits continuation
The highest price paid for old gold and
silver plate.
June If
UENKET n
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-17

CPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
y We have just received large supply OF
Spring and Summer Goods, consisting of all the
late Styles of Ladies Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Buttons &C., of every grade.
Our stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Linens and
Boys wear is complete. WI
Our entire stock has been selected with CARE
and will be disposed ofeas Low as good quail
ty of goods can be sold. All we ask is an exam
ination and respectfully request our friends and
! the public to give us a call.
l. WITT Il BRO,
{ Main Street Stanton Va.
aprl7-tf.
r AN STILL MANUFACTURING
CARRIAGES
at my old place of business, and expect to remain
there until the close of the year. Those who
know themselves to be indebted to me will please
come forward and settle. have to pay cash to
hands, for freight and nearly cash for material
and | will be compelled from this out to require
cash for all work, or close by note, and hope my
friends will not ask me to depart from it.
~ j H. WATERS.
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The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-11-08
CHICAGO.
A Weman TEdIcted for the Murder OF
Her BOFther. er.iH-LaW-Trlal or Rev.
isaac D. Smith for the HHr6eF OF
His Wife.

A Weman Indicted for the Murder OF
Her BOFther. in-LaW-Trlal OF Rev.
isaac D. Smith for the HHrdeF OF
His Wife.
CHICAGO, November Mrs. j.
Yocum was, yesterday, indicted by
the Grand jury of Peoria County,
for the murder of Cyrus YJouin, her
brother-in law, at Bridge6eld, on tho
18th ult. Yocum was found dead In
the house Of the prisoner with two
bullet holes through his head. 1t
was supposed at the time that he COM
mitted suicide. but subsequent diseog-
cries seem to implicate Mrs YOcum
in the affair, and in accordance with
the evidence, the Grand Jury brought
Ia a bill Of indictment. It is said
that criminal intimacy existed be-
tween the deceased and prisoner
La the trial, at Geneva. Kane
County, of Rev. Isaac b. Smith, Tor
the murder of his vile by drowning
her in Poplar Greek. in June last, the
prosecution closed their case yester-
day. The evidence introduced was
only circumstantial. The principal
circumstances against the prisoner
Smith was drowned was not more
than twenty-five to thirty feet wide,
and from seventeen to twenty inches
deep; that it was scarcely dark when
the occeurrence took place; that he
had $4,000 on his wife's life. and that
he was building house at the
time which would cost him 1000,
while his salary was only $400 or $500
a year, and was without further in
come; and further, that the accounts
be gave after the accident, were con-
Trajectory and irreconcilable with
each other.
The defense called, as a witness,
Mrs. Benton, a sister of Mrs. Smith,
whose testimony was strongly against
the presumption that Smith had
drowned his wife.
The court adjourned until Monday
The prisoner will pretty certainly
be acquitted.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-11-08
BeKs from san Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 6.-The
free letter delivery system goes into
effect about the 10th Of November.
The city is divided into seventeen
districts, and a portion of the car
riers are to be furnished with horses.
A number Of murders and suicides
have occurred in this city within the
past week.
The Goldfish catch to date. during
the present season, is l. .064, 600 FISH
A shock of earthquake was felt at
Headsburg yesterday.
Governor Stafford, of Arizona, has
issued proclamation calling for
volunteers for Indian warfare, arm ed
aud equipped by the Territory.
Rich Placer gold mines have been
discovered IN Sonora. Parties who
leave Tuscon for the mines are prom
ised profession by the Mexican sol
diery.
New gold discoveries arc reported
on Finley Beach, Placer River, Brit
ish Colum bia, and are said to exceed
In richness the Caribbean Diggings.
SAN Francisco, Nov. THE u. s..
Astronomical Surveying party, which
went to Behring's Straits, several
months since, returned to-day, pro-
ceediBg to Washington
Frank M. Pixley. u. s. District
Attorney, has forwarded his resigna-
tion to Washington.
Raugahe, Grecian charge d'afairs,
was serenaded last evening.
The Danish Consul is about to for
ward to Denmark a quantity of seed
DOtatOaS