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' ! 7rT^yr‘ '., v .. t ,—-■■■■==■ - ■- v,v.r. ‘ K -’. y ' K' -*os «W I _ • ..YH.i^aUT ,J .<{ - m T7 A< :~ ROME, GEO., TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 6,18(60. NO. 28^£”: ®l)e ftti. Coutict rtJDf.tSUED EVERY - tUKSDAY, THURSDAY & SITURD VY MORN’ijS tao&iimma KS At I’OPR dollars a year,'] Invariably in advance. ernirf of Advertising In Tri-Weekly. run square or tux lixks. One insertion,..,.;/.,.V.'.V.tl.99 Two insertions....... 1 .SO Each additional insertion 0.25 One Month t 4.00 Two Months.. 0.00 Thref* Months,'..,. ....7.50 six Months.......«7.. ; 10.00 Twelve Months, : 15,00 A.liborol discount will bo raalo to those who advertiso larger amounts. ____ Obitmrie» of raebt tlian five linos charged the same as advertisements. Name* of Mnrrinnr.i nirl Death*. not sv ^iceeding Five Linas in length, a’o published ‘•gratuitonslv in the Courier. The friends of the jiartjesnre res nested to send In these.no tions aeeomnahied With (T responsible name ■and thev will.be published with pleasure. gpginegg Cgl’flg. The Homestead FIRE INSURANCE C0„ Of the City of Near York. A This Company continues to' insure against Loss or Damage by Fire, Oh the most favorable terms and- Pays Fully the Losses sustained, And not pro rota Ao. , WM. CIIAUNCEY, Pres't Jxo. K. Oaklet, Pmi.rt Hurd, . ISoc'jr, Vico Pres’t. B‘ F, JONES, Agent, Rome. nnv23-3tn VERANDA loarding House ' Insight of the Dej Btreot. [foblltrily] ETOWAH HORSE, ROME, - - - - - - - - GA. hr V. THOMAS, Pro'r. (Late of Eatouton Hotel.) Tnr. Stage Offices are kept at this House, and (Vis nearest the Depot/ jan5 £lrof<5?sioi)iil, gjjg& Georgiy Manufacture*— Qtorgia'a Strength THOS. P. STOVALL & CO., of Augusta, Geo. W OULD respectfully invite the attention of Merchants to their heavy Stock of 4-4 SHEETINGS, 7-8 SHIRTINGS, Cotton Yarn8, &e,, —- - As nrnnufaetured by the MONTOUR COM PANY. These Goods will com paid favorably with any made in.ths South, ■ and we will sell at such VERY LOW rn'es, as to under sell Northern b night domestics. TIIOS. P. STOVALL A CO. General Commission Merchants, AugustaGa. janSt. trl.lm. si. n. nAavr.v duxi.ap scott. o • HARVEY St SCOTT, ’ ATTORNEYS AT LAW, ROME. . . . GA. A "DVANCES ni money can usually be had /V upon good claims left for collection. Roine, Juno-l.—ly. Z. B. HARGROVE, t ATTORNEY AT LAW. ROME. - - - - ; - - - GA. Oiwcv.—Ovor Fort A nafftoyfcfene'w' store, febtfi—ly.’.... . ’ t S ft, GEO. T. STOVALL, ‘ ATTORNEY AT LAW, ROME, - - - ----- - GA. • Wm, practice in t.he counties of Oherokeo Oi, OJi-t over N. J. On*»s-g>Clothing store Tta-uuuvc-.—Underwood A Smith. Romo Ga. T. R. R. Cobh. Esq., Athens. Ga. jan27 JOHN T. SMITH, WITH Geo. W. & Jehial Rsad, Manufacturers and Vflialomlo Dealers in HATS, CAPS, and Straw Goods, . Paris style Bonnets, Flowers UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, Ac., 120 Chambers and 50 Warren Streets., NEW YORK, 4th and 5th Streets above the Aster House. jan26—IrOin THOS. J. VEROERY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, CEDAR TOWN, - - - GA Wll.T, ’priHIre In the counties of Floyd, V*lk. Paulding, Carroll, TUrnldson and Cass. Sir! \t attention paql to collecting. jan20-ly HENRY A. GARTRELL, -^fTTORNEY AT LAW, DeFOREST, ARMSTRONG, & Co. DRY GOOD MERCHANTS, 80 ■had S2 Chnmbirs St. "YTTOULD notify the Trade that they arc W opening Weekly, in new aud beuuti ful patterns, tlio WAMSUTTA PRINTS, Also - tbe . AMOSKEAG, '/ New Print, which excels every Print in the country for perfection of exeentton and de sign iu full Madder Colors. Our Prints are cheaper than any in market, and meeting with extensive sale. Orders promptly at id to. Fob2'(i0.trily. Tl<, M E y fi-ai it Attenfon given to collecting and sc curing 'li)l'ns in Upper Georgia. febl-ly | COTHRAN JEFFERS & CO,. —SUCCF.SSORS TO— JEFFERS & COTHRAN, Factors & Commission Merchants CENTRAL WHARF, C2T.1ItTrESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA WADE S. OOTItAN, Romo, O HENRYl! JEFFERS, 1 G h »rk»ton, S. C. Scpteinlier 7,—ly. j. w. n. rxpr.nwnon o. n. ssum. USDERWOOl) St SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. ROME - • i cw GA. Pn\c-ic«i in Ucser O."o-gla: nlso in the Fcdcrnl District Court of Marietta. Jnn2<V59-ly ' C. H. SMITH, NOTARY' PUBLIC. Commissioner of Dseds for Alabama snd Tennssseo. aug.d. T. W. ALEXANDER, ATTORNEY AT L A W, GA - fshlO'57 W. B. TF.BHUNF-, ATTORNEY AT L A W. ROME. . . . ; • • • • GA. OrrtBK—In City Hail Building. aprS-ly J. B. W. NOWLIN, M. D„ ROME. - -- -- -- -- -- * - GEORGIA *$j-nmon over Drug Storo of NEWMAN A1NOWLIN. - ■ . feb2Urily. ^Dr. F.. A. WARE, P R AC T IGIN G.PHYSICIAN, Ten miles west oct5 ? 59—ly of ROME, GA. '• wk FARBLIJ, Mi D., ROME, *: v". • ...... G*. OrnoK—In the old Post Office. nprl’57 II. II. PENNY, general collecting agent, CA VE SPRING, GA. Sept. 7/59.-n45-1y. J. 40. REESE, M. D. SILVER CREEK, - - FLOYD, C*. OA Offioe at J. A Whiteheads' nugfi.ly. R. J. JOHNSON, COMMISSION MERCHANT, Rome, Ga. Will give strlet attention do the 8 HELLING OF COTTON. And Ml kinds of Prodiioo, nnd Heavy Goods, that may beoonsignea to him. <•*•011100 at the Post Office corner, [nug.24 MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. ROME. - - -■ • * • OA. Ais™. c. II. STILLWELL, Seo’y.julySS c. W. LANGWORTHY vnoFitsson or iffl^PIANO, ORGAN Guitar and Vocal Music, ROME, OA, augS.ly Prof. C. W. LANGWORTHY WILL OPEN IIIS CLASS OF VOCAL MUSIC ON MONDAY NIGHT, 8th AUGUST, *59, AT ROOMS, 2(1 Floor of Fort & Freeman’s Blook KVSisaioti, fivo months—Terms, f|C per scholar. [aug3 2m GRAHAM HOTEL, jOAVE SPRING, GA. J. A. GRAHAM, Proprietor. THE REGULAR STAGE OFFICE. There is a-Li very Stable kept in oonnectlon with this Hotel, where Horses and Vobicles are kept for hire. jan!4twtf DAVID G. LOVE, NOTARY PUBLIC, PENMAN, Collector and General Agent. ^sa-Offico in Drug Store of Baker A Eeh foblMrlly. STEWART & WATTERS, CITY AUCTIONEERS. W ILL sell at Auction on Commission, Lunds, Nogrocs, Horses, Groceries, Dry Goods, Books, Furni ture, or nny other articles that may be consigned to them. They are tho only regulur Licensed City Auctioneers, and all Goods consigned to them will he duly cared for, and proper returns made. [FebVtritC U • • ' Clothing Manufactured On Commission. P ARTIES purchasing their goods in tho piece, can have them made up iu in style, ami of uuy assortment of sizes, at charge of ten per cent, on the nett cost, The subscriber having many yonrs experi ence in tho business, with unnsual facilities, for tho manufacture of extra fine and medium ulothing, can otfur grout inducements to those who prefer ordering their goods to buying them roady-mndo. J. R. SHOT WELL. Rcfercnees: . Railway. New Jersey, Messrs. J. R. Daniel A Co., Columbus, Ga. W. G. A A. R. Andrews, Moqtgom ery. Ala.. Mr.A.C.Vail, Millodgevillo,Ga. d ei-21—1 in LONG8TREET, BRADFORD & CO, MANUFACTURERS OF. AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Clothing, 89 Chambers St., & 00 ReadeSt., Between Uroadwuy and Church st., NEW YORK. C. T. I.ONGSTIIEKT, O. P. DRADFORn, (1. H. WK 1.1,8. J. F. GU.DRRT. fob2—tw2m LOUIS VALENTINO, WHI'i'EHALIi STREET, ATLANTA, - - - - - - GEORGIA W OTLD respectfully invito tho citizens of Atlanta and vicinity to call and ex amine his oxtensivo and well selected stock of Confectionaries, Cigars. &c COUNTRV MERCHANTS are particular ly invited to give him n call, far he will sell to thorn at a low price, for cash, He has. also,' on handa large stock of CON FECTIONAUY of his own manufacture, su perior to any in tho tlty. nov2S-ly, Bell, Pace, Lavender & Go IMPORTERS & JOBBERS OF Staple and Fancy DRY ©GODS 89 CHAMBERS A 71 READE 8TS., NEW YORK, M OSt rcspectllilly Invito the attention SOUTHERN MERCHANTS to their and varied stock of Goods, jrhieh will ho complete bv tlio 1st of February. H, Sf HUGHS will bo ploasod to too hl» friends when they visit Now York, Janl2-tw2m A Fresl, W4 Urge Stock of SojjtherB Hgisixt QFal,kind.a 8 roc.?l|?| LKyi febli No. 3 Choice llonse. Snaineaa 6^3?. MUEL 8TKWAIIT. THOS. O. WATTERS A. J. BEARDEN, AMBROTYPIST,. ROME, GA. jan31,1880j [Trlly. REMOVALt M’GUIRE & 'AVE Removed to their new hnlldin; flrst door below tho Drug Storo. o' ilcy A Baker, where they will U pleasure in waiting on their old customers nnd the public goncrally. -jnnS-trilAwtf £i(?siness CqYdg- A CARD TO TSE LADIES, MRS. M. J. SUMMERHAYS, TVTOW iN NEW YORK,HAS Jt8T ! R'E- ccived from Paris, the Spring Fashions for Bonneta, end Jiuding the s|zif much larger and,tho Btyjo quitodifferent, she fpels, it iu- cumhent upon her to inibrm. the Ladies, of Dome and vicinity, of these ftmfs; If any oue desires a Bonnet of the Spring style before the return of Mrs. S., with her Spring supplies, on the receipt of an order, she will send by Express, at hor own-expense, any kind that may be desired, and as sho has between twenty and thirty- work- this can ho done at very short notice. Orders may be left with MibsSallie Wilk- Ensox, at the Store in Rome, or sent direct to, MRS. M. J.. SUMMERHAYS. fehlltritf. 54 East Broadway, N.Y. iew-lrtilb coun- FORT & HARGROVE, OFFER FOR SAf.E A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Gro eries & Staple Goods, alapted lo Planter’s use— Sugar, Coffe", Salt-, Molasses, Nails, Negro Kerseys, Blankets,-' - Linseys, Negro Shoes, Stripes W. H. WH1TR. R. L. CARTER. W. H. WHITE is CO- MANUFACTURERS OF A DEALERS IN Saddles,’Bridles 1 And Harness.*?*® BROAD ST., ROME, GA. K EEP constantly on hand a largo and Well Selected Stock of ferriage, Harness and Saddle TRIMMINGS. Also o heovy stock of BOOT AND SHOE FINDINGS, such os Sola and Upper Leath er, Calf Skins, Am All of which we offer VERY CHEAP for CASH' or to Prompt Paying Customers. We can be found at tho old stand OfW. H. White. 2 doors below Turnley A Baker's Drug Store. - junta FIRST CLASs BOARDING HOUSE, XTAVING purchased the house now occu- I~1 pled by Mrs. Mary P. Whitnkor, it will bo most THOROUGHLY RENOVATED and Newly Furnished, and will be opened for the accommodation pf boarders by tho sub scriber, on the First of January,’ 1889. Rates of board will be, per single meal, 30 ■ ■■•• day, $1 00 • week, 5 50 Without Room, will he, “ month, .12 60 Wjth "■ « . 15 00 . Wood, Lights an l Washing, will bo furn ished a( resonahlo rates. C. W. LANG WORTHY, Proprietor. A. A. SiiAw; SupL doolt—tf. species of serpents in the East, its ,bite being Attended with almost instant death;! ... had been playing all tbe evening nt whist. rOur staJtes had been gold mo- liur points; and twenty on tbe rubber; Maxey, whp was always lucky, had won five consecutive bumpers, which lent a self-satisfied smile to bis countenance, and made us, losers, anything but pi ed, when he suddenly ohanged his co tenance, and hesitated to play. - Thu the more; surprised us, since he was one who seldom pondered, being so perfect- * the sole master of the game that deemed long consideration superjlu- 'Play away, Maxey; what are you aboutr' impatiently demanded Churs chill, one of the mostimpotuous youth, that ever wore the uniform of the body guard. . ~ ‘. “Hush l” responded Maxey, .in a tone which thrilled through us, at t&e same time turning deadly pale. “Are you unwell?” said another about to start up for he believed our friend had been suddenly taken ill. ‘.‘For the love of God sit still,” re plied the other j in a tone denoting ex treme fear or pain, and he laid down his cards. “ If yon value my life move not/' “What can he mean?—has he taken leave of his senses ?” demanded Chuiv ehill, appealing to myself. . , . “Don’t start—don’tmove, I tell you,” in aBortof whisper I never can .forget, uttered Maxey. “If you make ony sudden motion I'm dead man t” he exclaimed. We exchanged looks. He eontinu- l: “Remain quiet and all may yet be well. I have a cobra copella around my leg." ’ Our first impulse was to draw book our chairs but an appalling look from tight fit, that we have no ; UnoleSam pilt hisfoot init. f -jiHiud Ettix XT Praterea Nihil.—Mr. Morris- sey, the prize-fighter, is taking twenty- five thousand dollars with him to Eng- laqd 1* bet it on the coming. fight for ‘ the championship. This is aJargeodd*, n ' 1 $25,000 against one Mill. Tijii;Mlik^ijBStrotf.~D6es:Britanh!» r '" T *easf. ' •- at mfqwt Sowptore forTopbbs.—The Wagtsof ' Ginis Death. ■ 1,1 T .•? «*•! Kim 4'JSmntffjunugf. M«m . Blowing.—Notwithstandinr 1 ' the Gale of last week was the cause of so many, disasters, we understand that some^peoplo were entirely Carried Away - > Heroism in ] _ Her, in a first-rate notice of a L at theMusioHoll ,where therbal were filled withispectators, U»us Izes on the scene: •-/. , J;; . r. “We are apt to look for thei heroio itiw emeht only in the exceptional incidents: [ of life—on the battle-field, amid howling • ■Winds and leaping wares,. or where theH conflagration rages for viotims, .Thisiiam the victim indueecf us t«T rem rontife tam^fei^but cme*fold ^nd'attach We *» not dare to wlf about iS enjoy 1 hXfif ^any otber^f the i»rty, t^at ogives, but with awkward self-eon- Shi'rtlngs, O moyl8-ly. , Ac., Ac. DENTISTRY. Dr. J. T. Duane, I s now permanently loented in Uonio.snil Inis taken mums over Fort A Ilararovo's store, where ho will lie pleased to roccivo the rails of thos' wli'o may require hiB professional services. lie would also state that lie is prepared to insert artificial tooth,-on vulcanizod ruhher, wliioli is fast *uperco6rting all other stylos of work, now mivdc.,'combining as It does, ■ ... And' ' • - • A Pleasant Degree of Elasticity WITH Cleanliness and Durability, All work performed at New Y ork prices. may4—ly . , , ; , Taos* J. ranav, it::::': o. w. p. lahkix. FERRY & LAMKIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS, No. 4 Choice Hotol, W ILL keep constantly on hand, a well selected assortment of Groceries. Al so, 1’roviBions, such as, Bacon, Lard, Flour, Meal' Ac., Ao., which we will sell low for Cush, or couutry produce, at cash prices. Wo feel grateful for past favors, ahd hopo by -irompt attention to business, aud fair deal- na, to receive a liberal share of patronage.— Our motto will ho quick sails and short pro fits. Givo us a call before buying elsewhere, Rome, Aug. 31, ’59.tf. J. B. MURPHY resident dentist, x> E8PEC.TFULLY informs his friends, to oxecutc aiiopcruviouoapiic tistry, In tho most approved Ho would also call tho pari of thoao' In want of Artificial 1 LLY informs his friends, and the public gonerally, that ho oontinues thepraotioeof LENT1STRl r In all IU branch es, and hno fitted up on offleo, over the store of McGuire A Pinson, where ,he is prepared to oxocuto all operations appertaining to Don- roved manner, rticular attention l Work, to his su perior stylo of teeth, set on gold plate, for beauty, streugth and life-like oppeaeanoe, thev are not surpassed. As an impression has boon made that my pricos for dental opera tions are higher than tho usual run of Den tists, I hog leave to bay that they are the same ges are as follows: Entire Sets Upper and Lower fremilOO to &5t. Half Sets, Upper or Lower, from 60 to 150 Temporary Sols, Upper and Lowor, 25- each. Partial Sets in proportion to tho above, As I am woll posted In a)I tho Into Improve- monte oftlio day, I fool confident that I can meat the wants of ail who may nood the for- viooe of a Dentist, and If references are want- adi as ta thalr ntIUty in answering the purpo. aas of nature, l can give ihom In aUundanca, from vrfre h*v« toatod my skill, for ‘ha last fourteen years, in this, and adjojatng J, B, MURPHY. JlQSe, Sept. 14,1859,-tf, Misses Noble & Stoeckel, ARE SKLLING OFF illEIB. Fall and Winter Stdck, % REDUCED PRICES. The Ladies will do well to give thorn a call if they wish articles in their lino Cheap •14 Schedule. Rome and Kingston. O N and after Thursday, December 1st, the flrst tralu will leave dally, at 10i o’clock, A.-M.I returning to Romo 41 P.M., excepting Sundays, when it Will return at 6 P. M, Second train will leave Romo at 61 o'clbck, P. M., daily, (cxcopting Sundi to Romp next day at 01 A. M. This second train makes Complete Connec tions with the Talladega stages) also con nects with tho two rooming trains on tho W. A A. Railroad, at Kingston. Offico Rome Railroad, Romo, Nov, 29, '59. dcc7 W. 8, CGTHIIAN, Gen’l Sup’t, W. .& Atlantic (State) R. R. John W. Lewis, Stipct. . MORNING PASSENGER TRAIN. Leave, Atlanta, at_ , m 1« #'!> Arrives at Chattanooga 7 34 r. u Loaves Chattanooga at ,7 40 a x Arrivos at Atlanta •* 88 p n EVENING PASSENGER TRAIN. Leaves Atlanta at night I* ? 6 * •* Arrivos at Chattanooga 11 81 & u Leaves Chattanooga, at.. .........6 30 p n Arrives at Atlanta 6 24 i « This road connects each way with the Rome Branch Railroad at Kingston, tho East Tennessee A Georgia Railroad at Dalton, and tho Nashville A Chattanooga Railroad at Chattanooga. . mar3tri. HENRY A- SMITH, Bookseller & Stationer ROME, GA. ffsrgtm JU8T RECEIVED £LZlSim a large and exten- QbLmImw sivc Stock of School, 1 Classical and Miscellaneous Books. Also, a largo varisty of Stationary, Wall Papering, School Teachers, supplied with Book* and Stationary at Augusta prices. Tho attention of purchasers respectfully solicited. TermS Oaato,. jan3—twly BOOTS AND SHOES MANUFACTt’UEO BT F. A. OMBKHG, ROME GA. Tho Subscriber is supplied with a fine lot of oxtea FRENCH CALF, PA TENT LEATHER, and all other materials to GenU«raea'«Dma Boots & Shoos. Ha entidoys tha best of Workmen and keeps justed oh tba latest fashions, ftcntMtfSUan* Whp* wonwalcd. Thankful to pa«t favore helmpes fo re- selva a eontlnuation of patronage in ; thU branch of hema induytry. „ aug25—ly P- A. OMBERO. ables the first straggling promenadera to t attempt an easy -saunter about a huge ; floor in sight of balcbniec filled with spoo^-. tators! TodO this anywhere is trying,' enough r to do it in Amarica is almost a, superhuman exploit. Wo are a, qweer-j people; we buy tiokets invite Our female ! mends to accomyany us to .the gay and: glittering hall go to great expense: in: gloves and hairdresses. and vartous aida, andappUances of personal dacorationiv have mad that, individual might be counted a dead man, so fatal is the bite of that dread ful monster. Poor Maxey was dressed as many old residents still dress in India, namely,' breeches and Bilk stockings: Therefore he mOre plainly felt every movement of tho shake. His countenance assumed a livid hue; the words seemed to leave his mouth without the feature altering its position, so rigid was theldok. so.feare ful was he lest’ the slightest' muscular movement should aldrinihe serpent and hasten his bite; -w»w<wWli nug Wo were in agony little less than hiB own during.the scene*. 1 ’ I :: “llo is coiling* rout Maxey. “I feel 1dm 'cold—bold to-my limb; and i)6w he thickens—for the love of Ileiaven, do cnll for somo milk'! I dare hot speak loudlot it be plac ed near me; list some be placed on the floor I”' ' Churchill very cautiously gave tho order and a servant slipped out of the room. 1 Don’t stir 1 Nortlicoto, you moved rour head. By everything sacred I con- , ure you not to do so again 1 . It cannot >elong ore my fate is decided. I’ve a wife and two children in' Europe; tell, them 1 died blessing' them—that, my last prayer was for thpm. The snake is winding around my calf—I leave them all I possess—J can almost fancy I feel his breath. Great’God.'lo die in such * manner!” 1 ' ’ - " >•:; The milk was brought and carefully put down; a few drops were sprinkled on the floor, and the aifrighted servant drew back. Again Maxey spoke; “No—it has no effect! On the con trary, he has uncurled tho upper fold l I dare not look down, blit am Sure he is about to draw back and give the bite of ^t , Fairlhgs. CitAtJsauRE a La Pio Noko.—-The Ital* AThr Tho following thrilling,incident is ox< troetod from a very interesting paper in ian Sympathy Movement is very popu- Bentley’s Miscellany, entitled- “Hours l Rr - just wow, in New York, but we ad- ^^sssrz^ssvst said to.be one ; of tho most venomous the Boot of Italy such a remarkably ■ desire * to see ** and then when we i made ourselves srisSfioSSSr men from the pen of Mr. Mi * 'sx.T«5’®ronvthii,.jd«.. mrat death with more than fat&l precision.— Receive mo, O Lord and pardon me~ my lost hour is eOme 1 Again he pauses. I die firm, but this is past endutanoe— ah, no t He has undone another fold, and loosens himself, Gan he be going to some one else?" We involuntarily started. “For the love of Heaven stir notl I’m a dead man ; but bear with me. He still loosens—he is about to dart. Move not but beware 1 Churchill, he falls off that way. Oh Ithis agony is too hard to bear. Another '‘pressure and I-am dead! No,' he relaxes!” . At the momhnt poor Maxey ventur ed fo loqkdown, the snake bad .then unwound himself, the last coil had fal len ahd the reptile was making for the ^ “lam saved! l ap) savedf'and Max ey bounded from his chair, and fell senseless into the arms of one of his servants. In another instant, .need’ it be added, we Were all disperaed-the snake was killed, and Our. poor friend caried moro dead than alive to his ' gorTwo elegant swords one for Napo leon and tlio other for the King of Sarah nio, have been bought ' " " subscription of twenty ... -"oner soiousness linger.about door-ways,. .hold- on by the lapels of our coats, dutch our- hands behind our backs put our thumb , in our waiscoat pockets, and try to lqo.c as though the joys of life-time were eon-- det ■ id into the few hours of this unhapy occasion/'. ’ -i -f Jxtf£ r,o • i.efara A Sea-Serpent Caught!—We publish-! edan item yesterday stating that a vets itable sea serpent had been caught at the Bermudas, c A mercantile friend has furnished us with a. copy of the Bermudian- newspaper pf '“■“piKS AiAwsA v .m pu vi - iui, Nathew Jones, a naturalist.; Fromthisd«scrip- tiott we leartfthat.his. t ' ■ ; 7t, inohes|r * with no t blue oyes-its head is aSomed with'' a delicate crimson filamentary plume—lias a fin (also of a crii tint) running nearly the Whole le of its back—a handsomely tapei form termitating in’a point-nnd coating of the skin is represented as being lustrous os burnished silver. ILe more delicate and beautiful creature than this fish, and rejoices hugely over its capture, since it solves, the long agi- the cognothon of “The Gieat Soa^SOr- 5£”o t ii7ucHn a pp r °i >riatol y a i ) p li « a ^ Tkk Nations.tvithout Fire.—Accord ing to Pliny, firo was for a long time unknown to somo of the ancient EgVh- tians, and when Eukodus, the celebra ted astronomer, showed it to.f _ ' 0 . were absolutely in rapture. 1 siaps, Phoenicians, Greeks, and other nations, acknowledged that’ their ancestois were once without the use of fire; and the.Chinese confess the same of their progenitors. Pompanius, Mela, Plutarch, and other ancient" authors, speak of nations, who, at the time they wrote, knew not tho use of fire, or had but just learned it. Facts ofthe.saipe kina, are also attested by modem no te inhabitants of the Marian . hich were discovered'in 1651, had ho idea of fire. Nevor was aston ishment greater than thoirs when tlfoy ,nass2sr*£.2«swt ed it was some kind of animal that ifixed to' ahd fed upon wood. Tho inhabitants of . the , Phillippino and Canary Islands were formerly equally ignorant. Africa presopts, even in cur day, some! the other for the King of Karai- , been bought at Rome, by the ion of twenty thousand poisons of that'clty. But tho Pope forbids a prre sentation of them, and tW hang on ex- bibltlon in the artist's windows, silent preachers of Italian independence to ad- miring crowds, , Technical iNNOcaspE.—Daniel G. name of the coin. ; some - nations in - this doplorabio . Disunion in . Canada.—Tho Reform Asbooiation .of Canada ltave issued a tesSrsjsgfcSsgya; tdf two or mere with local Legislatures; a Central au thority to administor matters common to tho whole country, and a written constitution. • •