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PERKIOMEN RAILROAD,

Passengers for Skippack take 7'3O A. M. and r
M. trains from Philadelphia, returning from Skip
pack at $40 A. NJ. and 12'45 p. NJ Stage lines 70
the various points in Perkiomen Valley connec
with trains at Collegeville and Skppack.
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FREIGHT TRAIN,

Leave Philadelphia daily at 4'35 A. NJ, 1913
noon, 3 and l.. M, for Reading, Lebanon, Har
risburg, tottsyille, Port Clinton, and all points be
yond.
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mn SITNnAYS-

Leave Philadelphia at . A. NJ, 215 and 7ll p M.
Leave Manayunk at ~ A. NJ, and 9I5 P. nj.
w. $. WILSON, General Superintendent,
Depot, NINTH and GREEN Streets.
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ON STTNDAY.

Leave Philadelphia at 9'l5 A. NJ, 2, and p. M.
Leave Chesnut Hill at 7'50 A. NJ, 1910, $40, and
9'25 Il. M.
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RAILROAD LINES.

nEADING RAILROAD.-GREAT TRUNK
Il, LINE FROM PHILADELPHIA TO THE
INTERIOR OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE
SCHUYLKILL, SUSQUEHANNA, CUMBER-
LAND, AND WYOMING VALLEYS,
NORTH, NoRTHwEsT, AND THE oANADAs.
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NEW YORK EXPRESS FOR PITTSBURG AND



THE WEST.
Leaves New York at A. M. and 5 and p. NJ,
passing Reading at los A. NJ, and $50 and 1919
F. M, and connecting at Harrisburg with Pennsyl-
yania and Northern Central Railroad Express
trains for Pittsburg, Chicago, Williamsport, Ell
mira Baltimore, ETC.
Returning Express train leaves Harrisburg on
arrival of Pennsylvania Express from Pittsburg at
$50 and so A. NJ, and 1880 p. NJ, passing Read
ing at 5'44 and 7'3l A. M, and 1880 p. M, and
arriving at New York at IL A. M. and 1920 and 8
p M. Sleeping cars accompany these trains
through between Jersey City and Pittsburg with
out change.
A Mail Train for New York leaves Harrisburg at
$40 A. M. and 2'05 p. NJ. Mail Train for Harris
burg leaves New York at IL NJ.
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n. w. Corner Eleventh and Ches-
NUT Streets. .PhiIaGeIphia.

Where she will be happy to see her friends and
toners. BRILLIANT NOVELTIES OF SPECIAL IN
TEREST. Elegantly trimmed Patterns of latest and
most reliable styles for Ladies' and Chdren's Dresses
in endless variety, plain and trimmed, many styles of
which are manufactured on the premises, and can
not be found elsewhere single and i'll sets for dress
maker and Dealers wholesale and retail MRS.
BINDER matters herself that her late novelties will
not be surpassed by any, giving her personal aten-
ton to all branches of her department. The acknow-
ledged superiority both as regards their reliability
and designs and the patronage extended to her,
render comment unnecessary.
"a POSITIVE FACT"
Mrs. Binder has the finest assortment of Ladies'
Dress and Cloak Trimmings in the city, at the lowest
prices. Dress and Cloak Making; Dresses made to tit
with ease and elegance. Orders executed at short
notice. EmDrOideries Handkerchefs Laces, Rib
hons, Bridal Wells and Wreaths, Fine Jewery, and
Fancy Goods Pnking and GOfIering Cutting and
Fitting perfect system OF Dress Cutting taught;
price $780, with chart, Patterns sent by mail
press to all parts OF the Union. DO not forget our
new location, N. W. corner ELEVENTH and CillGS-
NUT Streets. & stuthS
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At 7'30 A. M. for Reading and all intermediate
Stations and Allentown. Returning, leaves Read
ing at 6'35 F. Nj arrives in Philadelphia at 025
i. Nj,
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CHESNUT HILL RAILROAD

leave PhlIadeIphia at ., g. 10, Y A. NJ, 2 3N,
5A, Z, 9, and IL =. NJ.
Leave Chestnut Hill at no, 8, GAO 1l.4o A. NJ,
140, $40, $40, GAO, $40, and 10'40 P Nj.
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RAILROAD LINES.
TIME TApr.r

u DHILADELPHIA, GERMANTOWN. AM
Il YOUNGSTOWN RAIIIROAD
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FREIGHT.
Goods of all descriptions forwarded to all the
above points from the Company's new freight
depot, Broad and Willow streets.
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WINTER ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER
TRAINS, Dec. ID, 1868
Leaving the Company's Depot at Thirteenth and
Callowhill Streets Philadelphia, at the following
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TRUNKS
IMPROVEMENT I'm TRUNKS
All Trunks now made at

All Trunks now made at
THE "GREAT CENTRAL" TRUNK DEPOT,
Have smons Patent Safety Hasp and Bolts, which
securely fasten the trunk on both ends with heaVy
Bolts and in the centre with the ordinary lock- POSI-
lively no extra charge.
GREAT CENTRAL TRUNK DEPOT
NV. Cor. Seventh ~ Chestnut SITS.
TRAVELLERS NOTICE-Purchase your trunks
with Simons Triple Fastening, heavy bolts; no fear
lock breaking, at the Central.
2l9sm No. TOi CHEsNUT Street
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CLERGYMEN
Residing on the line of the road will be furnished
with cards emitting themselves and wives to
tickets at hall fare
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SCHUYLKILL VALLEY RAILROAD.
Trains leave Pottsville at 6'45 and 1870 A. NJ
and $40 T. NJ, returning from Tamaqua at S'35 A,
M and 2'l5 and 4'35 L. M.
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TRAINS ARRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA.
ON SITNnAXS

ON SUNDAYS.
Philadelphia for Bethlehem at $50 A. M.
Philadelphia for Doyestown at p. Nj.
Doylestown for Philadelphia at A. Nj.
Bethlehem for Philadelphia at p. NJ.
Tickets sold and Baggage checked through at
Mann's North Pennsylvania Baggage Express
' w ~ ELLIS CLARK, Agent.
DHILADELPHIA AND ERIE RAILROAD
DIRECT ROUTE BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE, HARRISBURG, WTLLIAMSPORT,
AND THE GREAT OIL REGION OF PENNSYLr
Elegant Sleeping Oars on all Night Trains
On and after MONDAY, Nov 20, 1868, the trains
on the Ehiladelphia and Erie Railroad will run as
MAIL TRAIN leaves wFhnwhFPI FSil%deiPSia 1o,4sp M
Z" Willamsport S16 A. M.
,,p =, &C :, mn =, ar arrives at Erie $50 ?. M.
ERIE EXPRESS leaves PhilhSSRSin MS@5Rpdat 1850 $50
/" arrives at Erie 1000 A. M.
ELMIRA MAIL leaves Pfhhiill,adelphia 500 A. M.
Williamsport $50 p M.
arrives at LockhaYen 7'45 p. M.
MAIL TRAIN leaves g4sGWAnD'' ETie 1o55AM
g F" Wiliiamsport 1855 A. M.
arrives at Philadelphia 1000 A. M.
ERIE EXPRESS leaves Erie 6'2S P. M.
{" arrives at Phladelphia 4.2O p M
Mail and Express connect with Oil Creek and
Allegheny River Railroad.
ALFRED L. TYLER,
11S General Superintendent
NAT EST JERSEY RAILROADS.-FALL AND
w WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
From foot of MARKET Street Upper Ferry.
Commencing EDNhSDAY, Sept 16, 1868.
TRAINS LEAVE AS FOLLOWS
For Cape May and stations below MilYille 3l5
p. NJ.
For Millville, Vineland, and intermediate sta
tions, s. 10 A. M. 3'l5 Z. Nj.
For Bridgeton, Salem, and way stations, S'l5 A.
M. and $3.50 f. NJ
For Woodbury. at s15 A. NJ, 315, $3.50, and 600
p. M.
Freight train leaves Camden daily at - o'clock,
noon.
Walnut street, daily.
Freight delivered No. 22s South Delaware
avenue. WILLIAM J. SEWEIL,
Superintendent
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SEASON TICKET

MILEAGE TICKETS.
Good for 1000 miles, between all points, at $5250
each for families and firms.
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CLERGYRIEN

For three, six, nine, or twelve months, for
ers only, to all points at reduced rates.
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WINTER ARRANGEMENTs

Passenger Trains leave the Depot, corner of
BERKS and AMERICAN Streets, daily (Sun-
days excepted), as follows:-
At 7'45 A. NJ. lExpressl for Bethlehem, Allen
town, Mauch Chunk, HazetOn, Wiliamsport,
Wilkesbarre, Mahanoy City, Pittston, and Tunk-
hammock.
0.45 A. M. (Express) for Bethlehem Easton,
Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wilkesbarre, Pittston,
and Scranton.
At 145 p. NJ (Express) for Bethlehem, Mauch
Chunk Wilkesbarre Pittston, and Scranton.
At 500 p. M. for Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown,
and Mauch Chunk.
For Doyiestown at s.45 A. M, 245 and 415 p. M.
For Fort Washington at 1915 A. NJ. and 1I'30
p. NJ.
For Lansdale at $40 p. M.
Fifth and Sixth Streets Second and Third Streets,
and Union City Passenger Railways run to the new
Depot.
TRAINS ARRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA.
From Bethlehem at 910 A. NJ, 2'10, SIS, and $50
z. M.
From Doyestown at S'35 A. NJ, 455 and Z p M.
From Lansdale at 730 A. M.
From Fort Washington at 1045 A. Nj. and $40
p. NJ.
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Erie Mail and Buffalo Express 1915 Z. NJ.
Philadelphia Express II Night.
Erie Mail leaves daily, except Sunday, running
on Saturday night to WilliamspOrt only. On Sun
day night passengers will leave Philadelphia at II
O'Clock.
Philadelphia Express leaves daily. All other
trains daily, except Sunday.
The Western Accommodation Train runs daily,
except Sunday For this train tickets must be pro-
cured and baggage delivered by L. M, at No 1lG
Market street.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT DEPOT, Wiz
Cincinnati Express $40 A. NJ
Philadelphia Express SIC A. NJ
Paoli Accommodate, $50 A. NJ $40 and 710 p NJ
Erie Mail and Buffalo Express . 1000 A NJ
Parkesburg Train 9'l0 A NJ
Fast Line 1000 A. NJ.
Lancaster Train 1890 p NJ
Erie Express -. 420 II. NJ
Day Express 4'20 u. M.
Harrisburg Accommodation $40 II. NJ.
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TICKETS.
Through frst-class tickets and emigrant tickets
to all the principal points in the North and West
and Canadas.
Excursion Tickets from Philadelphia to Reading,
and intermediate stations, good for one day only,
are sold by Morning Accommodation Market Train,
Reading and Pottstown Accommodation Trains, at
reduced rates.
Excursion Tickets to Philadelphia, good for one
day only sold at Reading ana intermediate sta
tons by Reading and PottstOwn Accommodation
Trains, at reduced rates.
I he following tickets are obtainabe only at the
Office OF 5. Bradford, Treasurer, No. 227 s. Fourth
street, Philadelphia, or of G n. Nichols, General
Superintendent, Reading.
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COMPUTATION TICKETS.
At 20 per cent. discount between any points dc
sired tor families and firms.
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SCHUYLKILL AND SUSQUEHANNA RAIL-
ROAD.
Trains leave Auburn at 1855 A. NJ for Pinegrove
and Harrisburg, and at 1915 for Pinegrove
and fremont Returning from Harrisburg at $3.50
z. NJ, and from fremont at 7'40 A. NJ and 535
i. M,
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FOR THE LADIES,
FOR THE LADIES'.
II e M o v A
OF THE
TEMPLE OF FASHION.
or the better convenience of her patrons,
MFRS. M. A. BINDER

HAS REMOVED HER DRESS TRIMMINGS AND
PAPER PATTERN STORE
TO THE
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POLITICAL Affairs New ConinIauder- -Evacu-
alton DaylThc Parade-Fhe Meeting and
Speeches-The two Wings of Inc Republican
Party-Their Hopes and Fears-Thc People Of
Virginia Theatricais.
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ID DOOFING.-IITTLE tS CO., "THE LIVE
description of Old and Leaky Roofs made tight and
raned to keep in repair for five years Old Tin ROOF
made equal TO trial only required to insure stls
faction Orders promptly attended to. 3S8 8m
New-York tribune., 1869-03-01
COLOMBIA.

TIE DARIEN CANAL TREATY-FURTHER OUT
RACES OF THE AUTHORITIES ON THE TAX
. oUEsTION--PROPERTY OF THE PACIFIC MAIL
COMPANY SEIZED PROTECTION DEMANDED
BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS.
lFROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
PANAMA, Feb. 2O.--The principal item Of interest
from the interior is the publication of the treaty be-
tween the United States of America and Colombia,
in reference to the proposed Darien Canal The
of the capital is somewhat divided as 10 the merit of
the treaty but it seems probable that IT Will receive
the sanction of Congress- which is at present assem-
bed You will doubtless ere this have received from
Washington the text of the treaty and hence do not
give translation of this important document.
Tho Just and arbitrary action OF the authorities
here in regard TO taxation is constantly becoming
more garng and unbeaTable. Not content to impose
heavy taxes upon the merchants residing and dong
business here, they now go step further ana en-
deaYOr to make tho agents OF the various foreign
companies on the isthmus pay an export tax on the
cattle and live stock which taken on board Tor the
voyage. This Government does not now, nor has II
ever assumed the right 10 impose export dues; but
here they ask the Agent Of the Pacific Mail Company
to virtually pay for every head Of cattle that is taken
on board their steamers the sum OF 8 80, and for
every hog 81 so head export duty. The 1--we stock
taken on board is not at all consumed within the
jurisdiction of Colombia, but the high seas on the
way TO San Francisco and hence they cannot impose
the tax for consumption. The agent Mr. COrWlne
has very properly refused to pay the impOs as bcng
an outrageous swindle 10 be perpetrated IN the
name of law and justice. The author.
tics have been informed of the injustice OF
their demands but they insist upon the fulilllmenI
of their petty laws and decrees. The consequence
has been that number of head Of cattle were seized
by the authorities the refusal of the agent TO pay
the tax Mr. COIwine laid the matter before Consul
Smith, who has taken the matter very actively IN
baud. -
On the 3Oth Of January there earthquake In the
state OF Santander which caused serious damages at
SocOrro San JILL Barichara, and several other towns
The churches OF Pinchote and la Robada, ana many
houses there and elsewhere, were Knocked down. ON
the 1st nst and subsequently, tho shocks were re-
peated causing water 70 spring up IN various laGes
Tho Government has taken tile matter into consideration
The hill Robada coming down IN large pieces
and caused great CONSERVATION among tho inhabitants.
Fears are entertained OF the whole C0Tdd breaking
mn and Descending IN large masses OF rock
New-York tribune., 1869-03-01

which have arisen between Turkey and Greece;
and rejoice That our Joint. EFFORTS 1ano nue., Mueu
in the Levant. have been engageu IN ne5o
tatons with the United states OF NORTH @ OE me me
international relations OF the two o0unresi anu II 10 ny
earnest hope that the result Of these me- %So
should ever exist between England ana AheIIva. nav9
i'm NewZeaand and that at one spot they have been at
tended With circumstances of atrOey. am confident
WantnS either In energy to repress outbreaks or in
the prudence and moderation which, TRUST may prevent
GSnge@e lie House Of Commons: The estimates for
the expenditure OF the coming financial year will be sub
mtted TO you. They have been framed with careful
regard TO the efficiency of the services they will
nv Lords and Gentlemen; The ever growing wants
and diversified interests OF the Empire win necessarily
The condition OF Ireland permits me TO believe that yon
will be spared the painful necessity which was felt by
sona liberty in that country by the suspension OF the
habeas corpus act recommend that you should inquire
municipal elections and should consider whether may
be possible to provide any further guarantees Tor her
brought under your notice for the relief OF some casses
Of occupers from hardshps in respect OF rating, which
ved TO direct your attention bills for the extension
and Improvement of education in Scotland and for rem
schools of England more widely ctfectual for the
purposes Of instruction. A measure will be
representation to the control Of the county rate by the
establishment OF financial boards for counties h VIII DC
with TO the more effective distribution Of assets
and TO the abolition OF imprisonment for debt. The &C.
cesiastical arrangements OF Ireland will be brought
under your consideration at very early date, and tho
legislation which will be necessary in order TO their nal
adjustment win mako the largest demands upon the wis
dom of Parliament am persuaded that In the proseou
ton OF the work you will bear careful regard TO every
legitimate interest which IL may involve and that you
will DO governed by the constant aim TO promote the vel
fare of religion through the principles OF equal Justice to
the action OF the undivided feeng and opinion
OF Ireland the side Of loyalty and law, TO eiace tho
memory former contentious and 10 cherish the sypa-
thcs Of aectionate people In every matter OF pub
lie interest and especially in wcghty, pray mat
the Almighty may never cease to guide your delbera
tiOns aud may bring them TO happy ISSUE"
New-York tribune., 1869-03-01
FUNERAL or DAVID Z. VALENTINE.

The funeral of David T. Valentine, who died
suddenly at his residence No East Twenty fth-st
Thursday morning last aud who had held the position
OF Clerk TO the Common Council for period OF 81 years
took place yesterday morning That the deceased was
much and deseryedy respected through fe was evnced
by tho large corege which followed lis remains from his
late home to the Baptist Tabernacle secondaye, pre-
vous to tho nterment at Greenwood Cemetery. There
were carriages lnIwhich seated the rea-
yes OF the diseased his friends and several prominent
members OF the City Government. On arriving at the
Tabernacle the coffin borne along the center AISLE
preceded by the elder deacons, and palbearers ana
deposited richly draperied stand facing the pulpit
The edfce was thronged in all parts except the middle
aise which had been reserved for the family and rea.
tons OF the lamented gentleman Tho coffin was richly
Omamented, being inlaiG with silver and ivory Gnu
belllshmens. On Its placed wreaths
services wero commenced at O'Clock by the Rev DR..
Home OF Triuity Baptist Church. Prayer was said by
ferveny Joining In tho responses. The Rev Dr. Ken
drcl pastor Of the Tabernacle, delivered the sermon.
Acts, SGth VERSE" For David after he 80 had
served his own generation, by tho viii OIL
God feh IN seep After spnS prs,aso pnoEe nnn ST
the dignity of useful life. "We ought" he said, ITO
live not alone for ourselves for the edihcation and
moral advancement OF our nelghbors useful life did
not mean, In the worldly aceepation OF the phrase
place of honor designed for the accumulation OF wealth.
but position which would enable the holder TO dispense
the blessings which he possessed 20 those who stood
OF enjoying the society and ocnversaon Of the deceased
admit he was man OF great Integrity and argeness OF
soul. Seishness was unknown 20 him. Ho died not n
wealthy man. considering the many opportunities he had
OF accumuating wealth. Tho pablo welfare as dear
10 him as his own pecunary Advancement He had for
40 years been pubic servant and during this long
reeT his character suffered benis After the usual
prayers the coffin was uncovered, aud the face Of the
deceased viewed for the last time earth The widow OF
Mr. Valentine and her children preceded the paDearers
as the coffin borne from the church TO the hearso
From thence the majority OF the congregation followed
the remains to the family vault ut Greenwood. --
New-York tribune., 1869-03-01
SUICIDE IN FoRsYTH-sT.

An inquest was held on Saturday by Coroner
scbirmer on tho upper floor of the tenement No. %
Forsythst over the body of Prussan civil engineer,
named George BoeckhoG aged about 90 years The
deceased was OF Incorporate habits. lie recently re.
celyed contract 10 perform piece on buIkeyI' puI
has a times doubted his ability 10 perform the task, and
In conseGuence became low spirited As tho deceased
did not appear at breakfast on SATURDAY m9nh mr. M
room and found the door fastened NO repy Dehg te,
ceiyed from the occupant IN response 10 s tepedte p
coiis Mr. KucLcnbecker called an officer, ana tho door
vos hurst open Boeckhof found lying on the Moor
I'm pool OF blood, with his throat cut e naa n
ida, deod several hours. razor, covered WIN DOOu
an "a tablo near the body. verdict in accordance
VIII tbe facts rendered by the jury
New-York tribune., 1869-03-01
TO CORRESPONDENTS

P.J D.-There is no such invention as q machine
for seeding grapes .,.l". ....
John H. Bakcr-If widow Is in the enjoyment Of
her landed DOVER she must pay taxes on it.
w. d D-The relationship of William III. OF iIol.
land. afterward King of England, TO William Of
Orange known as "the Silent" was that of great
4 CIerk-You can do we'll by taking your little
family and your $8 900 10 the West. there to engage
i'm stock raising; but should advise you TO go fur
ther than on proposed. so to buy cheaper land;
BE careful not to lay out all your capital ut rst and
90 so far that 81 600 will pay for all the land you
need which should not be less than ld0 acres. Kan
sas Nebraska, or Southern Missouri, will probably
afford YOU good location. Keep $1,000 in cash till
Won have been year in the West, and you can then
In vest il 20 the best advantage Most emlgrants
part with the last of their money too soon. /,
Minor ChiIdroH.-Tho law treats the earnings Oh
minor children income to the parent Section liI
Act of March . 1857, declares that only one de-
duction OF 81 900 shall DO made from the aggre-
gate income of all the members of any family
eomposed of one or both parents, and one or more
minor children or husband and, wife" The ruling
of tho Commissioner of Internal Revenue has been
that all earnings of minor children must be in
euded I'm the income return of the parent; and tho
fact of a minor living away from the parental roof
and having complete control of his own earnings
does not relieve the parent from this requirement. OF
the law
New-York tribune., 1869-03-01
AN AMERICAN VESSEL. BOARDED By a
,''''''. SPANISH FRIG4TE. .

l. The schooner Wide Awake of Chatham,
O'clock Saturday afternoon and anchored Just above
'Buriingsip at yesterday. Tie Wide Awake left
Port SAL Honduras Feb 10, with cargo OF cocoanuts
About O'Clock on the evening Of tho 18th Of February
while the schooner lay becalmed about ten miles from
Sand Key Light the Florida coast. the bright moon
light showed largo frgate approaching from the east
IL soon stopped at o little distance from the
schooner, and then began eircng around in
a very curious manner. Soon after 10 the wind
rose schooner tackled and stood her course the
fr1gate instantly steamed up within twice length Of
the schooner and fired lee gun The Wide Awake hove
TO Immediately, and launch carrying about aud
two officers alongside. and the officers cano
board and asked TO sec the schOoneF's papers. The
captain demanded an explanation and was informed
that tho frgate was a Spanish Of-war from Havana
In search Of steamer running from some American
port in the Gulf OF Mexico TO the Cuban in-
snrgents. The request TO the papers
was politely renewed They were shown,
and proved entirely satisfactory and the officer who
acted interpreter and who said he the engineer Of
the frigate, and tho only board who spoke En-
gish, made ample apologies aud declared IL only
matter of form. After stay OF about 20 minutes the
two officers returned TO their ship, wishing Capt Wing
good passage. frgato steamed away at after
which had been sighted about honr before by
the schooner while the resumed her Capt
Wing thinks tho engineer somewhat intoxicated
and says appeared from that officers statements that
several other American craft had been boarded in the
same way The of the frgate, as nearly be
remembered. the Fernando do CortellO, some
similar Name.