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The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

SUCCESS OF THE DARIEN ExPEDrrIoN-Com-
modore Selfridge, commanding the Darien ex-
petition, in letter to Consul Long, dated Jan.
18th, states that he has discovered line for
the er.oceanic canal. The height of the d.
vidng ridge is 300 feet. Com. Selfridee re-
quests the Consul at Aspinwall to charter for
him schooner of not less than fifty tons and
despatch her at once to the mouth of the
Atrato. A schooner has been chartered and
will sail Tor the Atrato in few days. The
party commenced their survey at the mouth OF
the Atrato river, 289 miles from Aspinwall
AS the party proceeded the surrounding coun-
try became favorable and rapid way was made
towards Paya, which is short way beyond
Yarisa on the Tuyar river which empties into
the Gulf of San Miguel on the Pacific. Paya
is above Bavasa on the Puyra, which empties
into Darien harbor. Emerson, the seaman who
brought the dispatch, sailed up the Puyra with
Indians, hating at Cbafnga. He subse quent-
ly passed out through the Cult of San Migael
and continued along the coast of Panama over
400 miles. Having been injured on the voyage
he was conveyed to the hospital at Panama,
where be is progressing favoraby. He states
that the party enjoyed good health and that SO
far everything has augured successfully. A
survey by the way of San Miguel on the Paci.
tic will be commenced in about fortnight
The news OF the discovery has created sensa.
ton here.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
Eaton's Neo Method for the Cornet, Ditson

Edton's Neac Method for the Cornet, Ditson
& Co, is an admirable work for band players,
containing first elementary instruction with
40 exercises for acquiring precision in notation
and celebrity of execution. Part II contains 3s
easy, pleasing and popular melodies, adapted
for the Cornet, so that they may be played
with the original piano accompaniment. Part
III. contains three trios for Cornet, Baritone
and Piano, and Theme for Cornet and Piano,
with brilliant variations for the Cornet. In
boards $780,
The Song Messenger in its new dress is doubly
welcome The music and the text particular
ly Mr. Roots Corner, must delight all musical
people. Root & Cady, Chicago. 81 90 per
annum
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
d. r. Kimbau Comnanv.

THE annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
L above company, will be held at its office, Tues
day, February 14th, at p. m.
febStd JIM. GOULD, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

10 months. ~e ~ ''''
In this city, Harry DANA son of George I. and EN-
ma =. Waterhouse, aged years 10 months.
No. IL Park street. ' ~
In Westbrook, Feb I, Mr.. Rufus Fluent, aged 70
Funeral services on Friday afternoon, at o'clk,
at Friends Meeting House in Westbrook.
o, In Phipsburg. Feb 6, Richard Morse, Esq, aged
80 years months,
ing son OF Edmund Dearborn aged II years.
In West Gardiner, FeD. 81, Horace B. Roberts,
aged II years.
In Augusta. JAN &c, Mr.. Joseph Springer, aged
Ga years months.
In Auburn, Feb. 6, Mr.. Jude Hackett, aged 65 yrs.
and months.
In Waterford, Jan. %, Mrs. Martha Baker, aged
n years.
In Biddeford. Jan. 81, Mrs. Olive Fiske, aged IS
years; 20tI Miss Abby Fske, aged 81 years.
In Lebanon, Jan. l6, Mrs. Huldah Ticknor, aged
AZ years.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
THE
CentralRailr0ad
CO., OF IOWA.

have DOW built and equipped in frst-class manner,
about
$50 Miles of RGilp0ad,
which completes their entire line, with tho ex-
ception OF laying the track twenty-ay miles,
which is already graded. They thus open the
First Through Line Across the State
from north to SOUTH and, by makings slight detour
at one point. they give
Direct Cemmnnication Between -. Louis
and 81. Paul.
This line of Railroad will have very special advan-
tages for both local and through business besides
such superior railroad connections as will secure to
it large portion of the carrying trade OF the great
Northwest The
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
MEMORANDA.

NJ x MOAAN DAs
Brig Prentiss Eebbs, Snow, from Mobile for f0rt-
land. lost an anchor and so fathoms chain durhng
gale at Holmes Hole 9Th inst. She was in great Dan.
ger OF driving ashore at time. but finally brought
up BY hooking her anchor into that Of barque Nam
ME T Bell.
Brig Fidelia, (of Bangor) White, at New York I'm
Palermo reports having been in collision the coast
OF Spain with brig Gazelle damaging quarter, carry
ing awav main eaf. and ipjuring rigging.
Brig Torrent Tibbetts, from Matanzas for N York,
which put into Charleston Sd inst in Distress encoun
tered heavy weather and started cutwater, causing
the vessel to leak.
Sch Ralph Souder, from Philadelphia for Trinidad,
is reported ashore at Cayo Banco.
Sch Adeiine from Baltimore for Machias, with
corn and flour, was driven ashore on Nautilus Island
near Castine 9Th inst She has sustained some dam
age, but will come of. The cargo ia injured some-
what by water.
Barque Rosina. frem Bordeaux. which got ashore
New York.
Brig Miller. Brard, at New York from Bahia,
reports fine weather to the Cult and afterwards had
st.ong and w gales, and sprung aleak OF 500
gat.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
= 3 III u Is. II .EW =
FORT OF PORTLAND.
Wednesday, February

WUWmesuWyS EtDFuHRy 8,
ARRIVED.
Steamer Chase, Mulgan. Halifax Ms, with II pas
seneers and mdse to John Porteous.
steamer Franconia. Bragg. New York-mdse to
Henry Fox.
Brig Mariposa, Staples, Boston, to load tor Cuba.
Sch Ocean, Grant, Harpsweli.
CLEARED.
Sch Maracaibo Henley. BatIm0re-Isaac Berry.
Sch Lindsey, Hamilton, Boston-Chares Saw
YER
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

The Queens speech, to be delivered to-day,
congratulates Parliament on the peaceful rela.
tions existing with other countries and the
prospect of satisfactory settlement OF the
questions with America. She believes the
conference will result satisfactory to the sigma
tory powers. She laments the continuance of
the war and trusts that the armistice will re-
suit in peace. She is anxious to render her
friendly offices to the bell yerents and will take
every opportunity to do all in her power as
neutral for the restoration of peace and the re-
establishment of trade which il now interrupt
ed She announces the contemplated mar
rage of the Princess Louisa and the Marquis
of Lorne. She commends the ballet, univer-
sity and education bills, and the reorganiza-
crease in reserves, an improved organization of
regulars, especially artillery and engineers,
and strong militia and an improved volunteer
army.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

The END OF THE BELFAST BOND ROBBERY
CAsE.-Samuel S. Stevens, who was convicted
in New York in December last for the larceny
OF $11 900 in bonds from the Mayor of Belfast,
hung himself in the Tombs on Tuesday night.
He was about so years of age. The following
letter to the Warden was found on his body:
Before another morning dawns shall have
gone on that journey from whence no traveller
returns that we have any authentic account of.
My brain for the last ten days has been under
fearful excitement and 1 am resolved to put an
end to an existence which has become the
most miserable for having been convicted on
false charge by Axel Hayford, Mayor of Bel
fast, Maine, Geo. w. Buchanan OF the same
city, and Monroe Young of Ellsworth, Maine"
He concludes by declaring his Innocence and
stigmatizing the evidence against him as false.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
WAR DEPARTMENT.

DIVISION OF TELEGRAMs AND REPORTS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF COMMERCE.
Weather Report Feb. Sth.
observations taken at midnight exact local time at
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

DIR. MOrse'S Cod MeuIcateU Inna-
Inaions should be used for al! affections OF the
Tbroat and Lungs. By this method, the remedy js
applied directly 10 the seat of disease. 1t commends
itself 1t is q luxury. jan14snd&w1m*
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
state News.

ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY.
The citizens of Lewiston vote on the question
of erecting city buildings on Saturday, Feb.
-
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

JoUvEN's KID GLOVE CLEANER restores
soiled gloves equal to new. For sale by all
druggists and fancy goods dealers. Price %
cents per bottle. mr2S-d1y
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

Jan 49, lat % 3d. Ion 70 40. brig Signal, from Glen
fuegOs for Boston.
Jan 81, lat % 81, Ion "a 81, sch Manua Loa, from
New York for Para. II days ont.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09
FOR SALE BY
RIP EWSHER TEET

BREWSTER, SHEET ac- CO.,
40 STATE STREET, BOSTON,
General Agents for Maine, New EIamp-
shire and Massachusetts.
PORTLAND AGENTS:
HI. p. WOOD, Cor. Fore & Exchange sts.,
HI. M. PAYSON, 80 Exchange ST.,
w. E. WOOD, 81 Exchange St.,
SWAN & BARRETT, 100 Middle st.
tts3m jn27 w12t-4
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-09

The dwelling house of Mr.. VIM. Andrews, in
Berwick, was destroyed by fire last Saturday
Loss $1,000.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
THOPLY rEtT.

For ShCaihirg Houses roofing T,nrnrSr,
Buildings, making Water Iichi Floors, aud Tor
placing under Slate ana Shingles.
In rolls - inches Wl,ic Nv 81 sect in len 9th
Es'ch roll viii cover a surface 10 feet SOU r. or
100 sou re f,,'.
Tor Shc7'h'uE il IN be nailed uron III,
siGdting, making 'srlcyt'y ar tight sheath
ing and - ? lr"ieciiog from i,mpuc>s. Bats
r.iCc or ,eru.in viii not go near H.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
T.thEED KnNIiNG EEY

t>el extensively fo- Shc-'hiuc Houses. and 70
I.'r and GraHr. roofing, also for placing under
Slate, Tin and Single rnUSny.
II = rsod in THckir. Wool,ns and Turs 10
project them from moths
fut M in rolls W. Ching - pounds each
- pounds f,!i v Ill cover surface OF loo
square feet
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
ENGLISH ROOFING FELT

Il & und 10 stand vel in al climates. being
extensively n>sd 'cr Roofing HOUSES Out-Rnili-
ing aud She'd ioJ l-aying Flat Roofs. Gut
iei>, lAh1nr Irsu-Tlr,, Storvhcu>sS. or Wall>
tcl;her outside er in>iS, 4 sni for placing uu-
der >lSies az ItisS- IL = also cheap sud e.
i'C'i'c tet'tng On the underneath side % raf-
'cfs Of a Slated or Tiled Root. aud a. a Ceiling
10 ron Eoo'S, couuieraetins Heat, Frost. anA
CcntenS siian 81 Moisture.
Inc fhslish relt IS rut Up in rolls Of -
yards IN length, az = jaches in w,ath. aud
containing a Surface zoo SQUARE tc>i.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
THREE J FELT
FOE ROOFING.

In rolls. - inches vide. ~ 50 fcvt in length
'-eh roll viii cover a sGriEce 10 icet square, Or
leN Squarr feet
II is 70 te laid scroSs the ROOT. shingl- e. sh-
ion. with a lap cf two inches and secured br
mailing the edges With ri nSils aud tin caps
=" hen laid, the Felt il 10 he painted wtlh
a''''c Roo' Coaiing. snd :. nsied The Na<si-
ko"' '"a'Ing - MIXED. ready tor use, sad is
app led with a brush.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
Boarding.

Mrs J. c. HiLBURN, formerly .of-t. Ne
WI rvs ooUaty. has removed from No %
Hanover ST.. 20 Ie9 W. LzzSarS at. be,x.qn
SAsrs sal L. tc-Tg, and is prepared !, receive
permanent and transient BoaEyixEs.
IxG s lsse-5.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
FE sSriS MAILS. III Mas
FRANCIS NEAL.E 4 son,
Commission Merchants.

Sell Leaf Tobacco. Grssia and all country
produce.
bsS fertilizers and all supplies icr farmers
sSs No commission charged for bayirs
suano when fGnds arei hand.
Baltimore, Oct. 2Et, 1871
O. =, iSsl-il.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
Shcrif'S Sale
of Real and
PERSONAL PROPERTY,

10y virtue Of three writs of Fieli Faci-
- as. i.sued ont Of the Circuit Cour,
OF Saint Mary's county. Maryland, ma
tie suit Of the State sf Mrylana, use of
Jo'iah Cobb,--one at the suit Of James
Y. ban-ard one at the s,it OF Jose, b
u k"y. assignee, against the good. a, d
chaiiels. lards and iencments Of Roheri
l.okcr, and ST niln,us Carkc .nd Robe {,
Lok'I. survivors d Robert F,rd, and %
ne directed. have scizcd and taken IT,
execution all the right, till. claim, inter 8,
and estate. at !aw ard in equity. of the
said Robert Lnker and 9.anislau. Clarke
in and to the following real estate, to xii:
One tract or parcel of land. located on
s.. J'romc'- Creek. in the l.. election
district o 81. Mary's county. called and
kuOsuas
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30

'SNNE ahovS well known Horse has rs.
Gently heer opened by c. T. Barnard,
fNrneriv Of the American Hotel, Washing
ton. II. c.. AID has capacity to accommo-
ia'c over hundred people with LODGING.
ami has capaci"us and nicely furnished
rooms for families. Connected with the
House also is ladies' dining room. The
>trictes, order Is maintained aud accomrno-
dating servants always 1T call Tn. House
: open al all hours. The advantage of .
Hotel upon the plan OF the Sherwood House
Is. mat the gre>t can Accommodate the uric,
u MS living 70 his own wl>hes, PAVING orl,
Tor Wha; he gets. The Sherwood House has
recently been newly furnished and ref,teG.
lha. being IN central end business part q,
tue c''l offers unusual inducements 10 ira
Veiie!S. y fair trial j. ASKED. ans, patronage
;rOm s.. Mary : county solicited.
c p BARNARD,
Agent.
SELF. 10, 1857 If.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
"rs'i"'' Court o., 81, Hary's County SCI

= -
Orphans C9ur! Of s.. N,ry's County. Set
Nov Is, ISL.
nEpFRED ~ TIE COURT. That II. b
~ CLw'ud nui !. II Leigh. aIlurs. wa. of
JAMES HOWARD
lat" OF II Mary county, Man land decreased
give the notice repaired hv law Ia lie dcrcls-
IDS creditors u c>hjtit their claims. and th,,
The same h. published once Il week 10 SIX
successive weeks in the - Mary BEACON.
Test: jas + v R,IrY
Register Wills for - MARY county
NOTICE
IN pursuance of the abose order, We hcrer,
give notice that We have obtained from ih,.
Orphans Court of ST. Nnrys county, Marv-
land, letters oftdmnistration on the persona!
estate ct James Howard. late of said county.
deceased. All persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby Luttcl ~ exhibit the
came with tho proper vouchers attached thereto.
t. the subscribers on or before the 10Th Aay Of
NAV, 1872, they will otherwise Nv law be cN-
cludcd from all benefits of The said estate. All
persons indebted 10 the deceased are requested
TO make Immediate payment To the SubScrjhcts.
II Il CAWOtp,
l. II LEIGH,
Administrators, " A.
Nov -. lSrl-Gw
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
Notice.

- ETAlL Liquor Dealers, and Dealers IN
IL Leaf Tobacco. before commencing busi-
ness. are required hy the internal Revenue Law
OF the United States. 70 make APPLICATION 10 The
Assistant Assessor q The Division m u hjrh fhsv
reside. All persons in -. Marys county. who
have failed 70 comply with the law, are ryques-
TED 10 make immediate application 10
IEMTki. WILMER
I. :. Assistant Assessor
@; ~. Narys and
Charles Counties.
Nov. ., Issl-3t-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
ROWN

nc v IN 4.
drrinC all Of De-
|utring his services,
Pn at their hcmes,
i any OF the follow
| d'oTn Nr. john
Fir Murphy, Saint
E,d. 81. Clements
|,aP,ico: Mr.. Harri-
SPald.ng and Par
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
REAL ESTATE AGENCY,

4 T. LAWRENCE. OF Charlotte Hall.
IA has taken ont an agency tor the lie
Of real estate III conj laciion with JOSEPH
III HANlLAND aud SAML. +. NtAVE.
Of Charles county. and they hope from their
extensive connection. both in Eng and and
IN II" Nor'hsrn states, to hc able - sell
any desirable property placed in their h anis
Address -uts"r'hc: at llusEcsvillc Posi-
Office. charles County, Nj.
Nov 2c. lS-l--ly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
Spring Goods.

for Spring and SKINNER wear. His stock Of
clothing rluies full lire OF goods of ~,
most fashionable make -ui best materials and
will compare fiynrIhly with the work OF the
best Merchant Tailors. In Gents Furnishing
Goods he has ali the latest novelties IN
NECk WEAE.
HOSIERY.
GLOTES
SPRING and SUMNER
UNDER WE r. etc. c'e.
His stock of HITS embraces all the lat,,.
styles. His expenses being light he is enabled
TO dispose OF his goods nj rery low figures ami
his stock, only consisting Of the three line Of
goods enumerated above, VIII he found 1, h,.
the test assorted and cheapest in 81 Mary ;
county.
Thankful 10 his friends for their pas: liberal
p1tronaE. be respectfully soIicits renewal OF
the same.
j. Sims FENWyCH.
Eay :, 1871.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
RETAIL PRICE
or VIE ISrsovRp
Excelsior Cook Store.

For Wood enc dollar less. Discount. net cash
Ware includes Pots, Ham Boiler Cofe.
Boiler. ! Steamer l Cake Pan. F. lion Fan. l
Tea Kettle. Meat Pans, Bread Pans. Pie
Plates, Poker. LITER and Scraper, P. Covers
and feet Pipe.
Sold onls 81
FISHER.S
Stove and Tinware House
g. y. Cav street
baltimore, Nd
Va No charges for Drayags.
Oct ), ts7l-5ms
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
TOBACCO c.
AND FRUIT.

There s IN ahundauc. If tiuc
BIER upon this property for the use .. .
premises ;. The location i, healthy.
ant and conv,n'cn In, >urrruu
property is hcins rapidly improved n
annually cuhanc d IN va'uc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30

Nov %. lS1l-ts..
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-11-30
300 acres.

cor'ai.ng. in III. aggregate.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-04
By /. S. K. BENNETT.

EXECUTORS OF THOMAS BENNETT
L vs.. Jane M. Bennett ct al.-A Spendld Resi-
dence.-Under Decree Of the Court OF Coumon
Pleas.-In Equity.
sth March ensuing, at public outcry: at the Old
Postofice, corner OF B:oad and East Bay streets,
In Charleston, at II O'Clock,
One OF the most attractive RESIDENCES at the
South, built by the late Governor Bennett for his
own use, Immediately adjacent to the Ashley
River, and In full view thereof.
This very fine Dwelling Is three stories high,
with extensive piazzas, all facing the south Both
basement and attic are fitted Tor occupation.
The parlors are elegantly finished, both In the
second and third stories and the number OF up.
right rooms in the Residence are twelve, most OF
the same being large anil airy, with high ceilings,
besides dressing rooms aud attic. Gas piping
runs through the entire establishment. On the
premises are complete and extensive outbuild.
tngs, with three large clsterns aud conservatory.
The fruit aud flower gardens are quite extensive,
and contain many choice plants.
The Lot measures three hundred and forsy-eight
(348) leet by one hundred and nlnety.four tl94)
feet, be tile same mnre or less; Is high aud dry
levers and Is located In the northwestern portion
Of the city tthe fashionable portion,) on Lucas,
Eear Calhoun streets, having to the east an open
square running from Lucas 20 Gadsden streets.
This sDhpdld establishment offers. the largest
Inducements either to Northern purchaser de-
string an elegant residence az the South, Ia the
winter, or to Southern purchaser who would de-
sire an open aad convenient residence for the
whole year.
four equal annual inst ailments, with interest from
date. payable annually, q. 7 per cent, secured BY
bond with mortgage OF the property. with policy
Of insurance on the buildings assigned. Purcha.
ser TO- pay for all necessary papers and stamps.
@. G. MEMMINGER; hAeou'o''
inn6-6 Q,1T Q5-fpb1 I. 10. 16 20 o. 25-mhl .46,T8
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-04
Hotel ArrIvaIs-March 3.
CHARLESTON HOTEL.

q. q. Senior, New York; R. Seeger, L. A.
Cooley, Philadelphia; Jno. Mclaughlin New York;
O. M. Saddler South Carolina; j. B. Horton, w.
L. Frost Miss L. A. Krnoall, Miss NJ. E. Whilcher,
Boston; 8. H. IngersoD, T II. Sherwood, New
York; ". L. Hill, Baltimore; H. Bryan, Savannah;
C. Henry, Clarendon; Alonzo Child, Mss s. ID.
Child, Mrs. Seeley, daughter and maid, New
Yerk; d. B. Judd aud wife, Wilmington; I. Shar'
baum and wife, E. A. Marshall, Philadelphia; j..
q. Watson, Brooklyn; Geo. Christie, ]. Ripper, A.
Consegan, G. L. Christie, Paterson, N. J.i d.
Chwrant, G. Small, Macon W. T Miller, New Or
cans; G. a. Kaufman, ]. B. Moore. Stsseourg, s.
c.; A. Fludd, San.ee s. c.; Jas. v. Johnson, Bal
timore.
T.R. jenkins, H. a. Palmer, T. G. Windhurst,
wife and daughter, G. L. Hunter, Providence; J.
7, Minis, Baltimore; J. W. Watts New York; H.
NJ. Myers, Percival Roberts and wife, Miss Mary
Williamson, Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Gainor Rob-
erts Mss r. O. Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. W. a. Trot-
ter. Mrs. B. Dunstan, Philadelphia; A. j. Hans
com, New York; Mrs. D. II. Mcpherson, South
Carolina; George o. Hlcks, Baltimore; E. K. Laird
England; J. corgham, Savannah; Alfred Gaines
Georgia.
PAVILION HOTEL
A. spiro, Mrs. E. W. Blance, New York' ~
Odom, Bonneau's; John Nettles, Northeastern
Railroad; 8. NJ. Keeue, D. Fairhuey, New Jersey;
". Blodgets, agent for De Castro; VIM. Dunning'
Baltimore; g. w. Cox, St. Thomas.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-04

The NEW CUsToMHoUsE.-Under the infiu-
ence Of the late appropriation by Congress, new
energy has been Infused into the work on this
magnificent eddce, aud already the front on East
Bay Is approaching completion. Four out of the
six massive columns On this portIco are already
Ia position, and tue other two are almost ready
to be raised. The new boom derrick put up and
made In this city by Mr.. 0akshott, the supetln.
tendent works like charm, and by its aid a
stone weighing eleven tons Is raised by four men
from the ground to the roof with perfect ease.
The temporary finishing OF the roof with brick has
been removed, and the massive carved pieces OF
the roof already in position are suficlent to show
the shape and beauty Of the design when com.
pleted,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-04

DUCK K-STUFFISG.-Daniel Lewis was awaken
ed early yesterday morning oy disturbance
among his poultry, and running out discovered
long, lank colored man, Thomas Gilbert By name.
leaving the premises. A glance showed that sew.
erul ducks were missing, anu selzng Gilbert, the
irate Lewis charged him with the theft He de.
MED, but the incredulous' Lewis commenced a
search, and In few moments elucidated two
struggling feathery bipeds from hls enveloplng
shirt bosom and one from his pants. The crest.
fallen depredator was taken directly to the
Guardhouse, and after short examination,
turned over to atrial Justice for examination.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-04

"SnENcE THERE 1.-THE recent seizure OF
young man by colored policeman for allowing
his cane TO rest too nnelodlously on the sidewalk
while .'homeward winding his weary way" has
had an alarming influence or number OF young
ladies, by whom the proprety OF attaching India
rubber to their boot heels Is being seriously con-
sIdered. No one more than the fair sex know
that "a stitch in time saves nine," and 1t Is pro.
badly with d view to avoid being brought before
the Mayor by an Ethiopian cavalier in brass but
tons, on the charge Of alarming the police de-
partment by tapping too heavily on the pave
ment, that this course Is proposed 1t has been sug
gested, too, that In consideration Of the sensitive
nerves Of the custodians OF the peace, all persons
who carry canes should have them tipped with
some SOFT substance, to the end that sleepy sentl-
nels may not be frightened by the innocent per-
cussion upon the pave.