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THE REPVBHC, IS PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, OVER J. D. WINN'S BRICK STORE COTTON AVENCE, MACON, OA. AT $3,00 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE. RATES OF ADVERTISING, &c. One square, of 100 words, or less, iu small type, j 75 cents lor the first insertion, and 50 cents lor each subsequent insertion. All advertisements containing more than 100 and ess than 200 words, will be charged as two squares. To yearly advertisers, a liberal deduction will be made. Sales or Land, by Administrators, Executors, or Guardians, are required by law to be held on the first Tuesday in the month, between the hours of ten in the forenoon, and three in the afternoon, at the Court House in the county in which the pro perty is situated. Notice of these must be given in a public gazette, sixty days previous to the day of sale. Notice to debtors and creditors of an estate must be published forty days. 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Src. executed in the latest and most fashionftble style, and at the shortest notice. 20 ts BROWN MHOCKI.EV, MACON, GA. Jan 1, 1845. 12—ly FI.OVD HOUSE. BY B. S. NEWCOMB. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19,1844. l-‘l WHITING & MIX, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN BOOTS AMD SHOES, Near the Washington Hall, Second street. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19, 1844. 1-tt j. lT jones & CO. CLOTHING STOKE. ll’etl side Mulberry Street , next door below the Big Hat. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19, 1341. 1 —ts NTS BET & WINGFIELD, ATT© K 1 Ill'S AT LAW'. Office on Mulberry Street, over Kimberly's Hal Store. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19,1841. I —ts DOCTORS A. M. & 11. K. GREEN, Corner of Mulberry and Third Streets. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19, 184 1. I—ll TkHKHAJI At ROBERTS. Saddle, Harness, and. IV hip, mx nr autokt. Dealers in all hinds of feather, Saddlery Harness and Carriage Trimmings, On Cotton Avenue and Second street, Macon, Ga. October 25, 1844. 3-1 SAMUEL J RAY & CO. DEALERS in FANCY AMD NT A FI. II DRY GOODS, Ready .Hade Clothing, Hals, Shoes, &c. Second street, a few doors from the Washington Hotel. Macon, Georgia. Oct. IS, 1844. 1-ts REDDING "& "WHITEHEAD^ DEALERS IN FANCY AMD STAPLE DRY GOODS, Groceries, Hard ll'are, Cutlery, Hats, Shoes, Crockery, &.<•. &c. Corner <if Cotton Avenue and Cherry streets. Maenn, Georgia. Oct. 19', 1844. 1-ts JOSEPH N. BEV9IOI H, ” DEALER IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, etc. Brick Store, Cherry Street, Ralston's Range, first door below Russell & Kimberley's. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19, 1844. 1-tl GEORGE M. LOGAN, DEALER IN FANCY AMD STAPLE DRY GOODS, Hard- Ware, Crockery, Glass- Ware, Sec. Sec. Corner of Second and Cherry streets. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19, 1844. 1-ts " LK & W. GUNS, DEALERS IN STAPLE DRY GOODS, Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, &.c. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19,1844. 1-ts J. SI. BOA RDM AN, DEALER IN LAW, MEDICAL, MISCELLANEOUS «nd School Books; Blank Books anil Stationery of all kiruls ; Printing Paper, is.c. Sic. Sign of the J.arge Bible, ixco doors above Shot well's corner, west side of Mulberry Street. Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19,1844. 1-ts B R. WARNER, AUCTION AND COMMISSION MER CHANT. Dealer in every description of Merchandise. “The Public’s Servant,” and subject to receiving consignments at all times, by the consignees pav ing 5 per cent, commissions lor services rendered Macon, Georgia. Oct. 19, 1844. 1-ts L. J. MS OSS, Has for Sale DRY GOODS Sf GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, CAPS, AND HATS, At John V. Winn's Old Store. Macon, Oct. 25,1844. 2—ts r The New York correspondent of the National Intelligencer, vouches for the fol lowing: “A lady in attempting to cross Broad way near the Bowling Green, indiscreetly trusted herself to a surface which she imagined would sustain her weight, but found herself the next moment imbedded in the snow. An Irishman, who was em ployed in clearing an adjoining sidewalk, approached, and, taking the pipe out of his mouth, politely asked, “Madam, shall 1 I have the pleasure of shovelling you out?” THE RIEIPIJF S. 31. STRONG, Editor. VOLUME 1. MISCELLANY. Front the London Keepsake, for 1845. LUCILLA. RICHARD WESTMACOTT, ESQ. J 1 here is a house situated on the ascent ol the Mergellina, at the end of the C Itaja, in Naples, which, some years ago, i was the scene of one of those lawless, and at the same time romantic dramas, which seem to occur more frequently in Italy than in any other country. They are too often characterized by fearful acts of violence; but they sometimes are ac companied by circumstances that give them an unusual degree of interest, and the tale-collector is almost cheated out of his natural horror of the crime, by the fix ed purpose and energy of the actors, and by the picturesque scenery and accom paniments amidst which the events, shock ing in themselves, take place. The read er shall judge how far the following little story, which is founded on fact, is one ot those to which the above observations apply. Though the more prominent actors in the scene about to be exhibited were in an inferior walk of life, the incidents which gave their interest to the house in the Mergellina, had their originj from a more elevated soutce Two nobles, who had considerable possessions in the moun tain district on the east of the beautiful territory of Amalfi, had long been at leud; and what, in former times, would have burst into regular acts of violence and petty warfare, was still carried on, in a minor degree, by every kind of enmity and annoyance that could be exercised. The name < f one of these parties was | Serrani; the other was a branch of the Bulognese house of Cesarotti. Amongst the most daring and zealous of the adherents ol Serrani—tor the ser vants on each side took an active part in the disputes of their respective masters — was a man called Malteo. He was a na tive of Sicily, where he had a wile, and a son and daughter. He had been obliged to effect his escape thence, owing to the breaking up of a desperate band of smug glers, of which he was one; and he had contrived to recommend himself to Ser rate, to whom he was entirely devoted, in gratitude for his protection, often extend ed to him when his crimes would other wise have been visited with condign pun ishment. As may be supposed, he was a reckless and unscrupulous instrument in carrying into effect any plan of annoyance that could injureor irritate his lord’s hated neighbour. Opportunities were not wan ting on either side, and none were ever lost lor the commission of acts of aggres sion and vexation. On one occasion, however, the Cesarotti party had gained an advantage, by securing Matleo on the sp*»r. He had been caught by the fores ters of Cesarotti trespassing at night on his domain, and he was accused, on no doubtful proof, of having instigated some of his fellows, who were discovered in the act of maiming cattle. Those who know Italy well, and have had opportunity of judging of the condi tion of the tribunals, know how irregular ly and uncertainly the law there is admin istered especially when interest can be brought to beat upon the decisions. This is one of the fruitful causes ofthe great demoralization of the people. There is no confidence in the honesty and purity ol the courts, and it cannot, therefore, lie a matter of surprise that individuals, feel ing how little they can reckon on justice and legal forms, so often take the law into their own hands. In the instance belbre us, the interest of the parties was pretty nearly equal. Cesarotti considered the matter well, anil felt it would be striking an important blow, if he could secure the legal punishment of a servant of Serrani; and as he knew the evidence against Mat teo was insurmountable, he expressed his submission to, and his confidence in, the high authority of the law, and carried the case before a court of justice. Ser tani’s interest was exerted in the usual (that is, the most shameless) manner; but, on this occasion, it was in vain ; the facts were glaring—-justice triumphed. A con viction was gained, and the sentence was that Matteo should be publicly whip ped, and subjected to two years’ close imprisonment. Serrani’s hostility to Cesarotti could scarcely be increased, even by this defeat, but Matteo had now a private injur}', in addition to his enmity as a servant of the Serrani’s, to whet his rancour, and stimu late his haired against Cesarotti. He swore never to forgive him, nor to rest till he had satisfied his revenge. Soon after this, and while the convict 1 was fulfilling his term of imprisonment, political disturbances broke out in Italy. 1 Cesarotti was engaged in these; and having taken a part on the popular and unsuccessful side, found himself obliged, on their partial suppression, to fly the country. Considerable exertions were made to arrest him, but they failed ; and, as a last resource, a reward was offered j for his apprehension, in the event of his making his appearance within the Neapo litan territory. * * * * # * At the end of the stated period, Matteo was liberated from prison. He returned to the service of Serrani, burning with revenge against Cesarotti, and determin ed to let slip no opportunity to make him, ‘and, if possible, those connected with | him, pay the full penalty for the pain PRO PATRIA ET LBGIBUS. MACON, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 184). and indignity he had suffered. The ab sence of Cesarotti placed him personally out of reach of Matteo’s vengeance; but 1 the circumstances under which he was expatriated, suggested anew means of annoyance. Hitherto no steps had been taken by the government to interfere with the property of Cesarotti, and his family still resided on the estate, and managed his affairs. Matteo urged his master to endeavour to have the estate of Cesarotti confiscated, as that of an outlaw and re bel. . Serrani, quite as ready as heretofore to injure his enemy, either directly or in directly, lent a willing ear to this counsel, ■ and communications were held with the authorities upon the subject. By some means or other, a suspicion of this vil -' lanous plot reached the representatives of Cesarotti, and they lost no time in send- 1 inga trusty messenger to him, to apprize ■biro of what they apprehended. They In.* plored him, therefore, to take immediate steps, by securing the services of some powerful advocate, to frustrate the inten tions of his enemy; especially as en deavours were being made by his own in fluential friends to obtain a remission of the sentence against himself, so as even tually to allow of his returning to reside on his property. Cesarotti saw how ne cessary it was to act with decision ; but he j knew that till he could get the judgment! against himself modified or withdrawn, he scarcely could hope to take such steps as should prevent foul play iu the matter ; of confiscation. During his exile, he had attached to him a servant in whom he placed the greatest confidence, and he resolved to trust this person, though he was very young, with the correspondence that was necessary to effect the great object he had in view. By the care caution, and assiduity of this youth, whose name was Ignazio, Cesarotti established a communication with some valued friends, and secured the assis tance and co-operation of one of the most distinguished advocates in Naples. As there were great difficulties in the way of C'esarotii being freed from the sentence that had been passed against him, the first object at present was to create de lays in the process for effecting the seizure of his property. Ignazio was the medium through which all the correspondence upon these vital matters passed, and some time had now elapsed since it first commenced. The lawyer had establish ed a place of meeting in a retired cottage of a \ iguarolo, o( Vine-dresser, a hum ble client of his, close to Naples, and it was thither that the parties usually repair ed, either to converse or to leave letters, as the case might require. Ignazio was unremitting in his attention to his master’s interests, but be also had found attrac tion for hiinselt in the Vignarolo’s dwel ling. It was the bouse already alluded to on the Mergellina. It was a few yards off the path leading up the hill, on a part of which stands the, so-called, Tomba di Vigilio: anti was approached by a steep paved ascent. A wall, with two or three arched openings, formed a protection on the side of the precipitous hill, and from these a commanding view was afforded of the beautiful bay of Naples. Ignazio, who often had to wait many hours for meeting or answers to letters of which he was the bearer, became acquainted with the pretty daughter of the Vine-dresser, and was not long in creating an interest for himself in the breast of the fair Lucil la. 'The Vignamlo had lost his wile; and, as he was engaged during the day in his occupation, and old Margarita, who man aged his house for him, also had her cares, there was plenty of opportunity for the young people to increase their intimacy, and quietly and deliberately to fall in love with each other. Ignazio was a handsome young fellow, good tempered, and played well upon the guitar, so that his having gained Lucilla’s good opinion is not much to be wondered at. There was some- thing attractive, too, in the air of mystery with which he came and went; his desire to remain concealed as much as possible; and in the sort of consideration that was paid him by the Signor Avvocato and others who came to him. He seemed also to be in some sort of danger, and Lucilla felt or fancied that she was, to a degree, trusted, and had his safety in her keeping —a powerful lie, and one that was sure to make a woman’s heart suit and sympathizing. It must also be ad ded that in the midst of his many cares, he always seemed to remember Lucilla, and generally contrived to bring her some pretty little present, for which she could 1 not but feel grateful. Matters had gone on so satisfactorily, as far as concealment of their designs and intercourse .went, that, at one of their meetings, it was resolved to have Cesarot ti himself in Naples. His place of con cealment was on the frontier, at the house of a friend, and there seemed to be every chance of his being able to have a per sonal conference with his supporters, and get back to his place of refuge before any one could be apprised of his having en tered the Neapolitan dominions. Ignazio received his instructions accordingly 7, and to his ingenuity and courage the enterprise was intrusted. He took leave of Lucilla and her father, and set out on his journey to join his master. It is now time to return to Serrani and Matleo. These worthies had not been idle; but somehow or other all their plans for precipitating the confiscation of Cesa- rotii’s estate had hitherto hern baflle< • and they could not discover by wha means these delays had been effected. At length, by great watchfulness onTlie part of Matteo, and well-directed bribery, i through his agency, of one of subordin ates of the Court in which the process was being conducted, Matteo contrived to discover that there v 7 as a powerful inter est at work to assist Ce -ar otti, atul to se -1 cure not only his but ai.,o to gain a I commutation of bis sentence. He had a new object of interest in tracing out how this was being exercised, and as it was important that be should be on the spot, lie easily gained permission of his master to take up his quarters permanently at ! Naples. Through his purchased friend and informer in the Court, he easily learn [ ed who were the leading advocates likely ; to lie consulted upon cases of the kind, and, after long watching, he did, unhappi ly, discover the communication that took place between one of them and some per sons in the house on the Mergellina. He now had to ascertain whether this inter course was connected with the object in which he and his master had so great an interest. He contrived to gain admit tance to the house, and made a sort of ac quaintance with its inmates. He was j too wary to put any leading questions, and trusted to his own acute observation to discover the purposes of the Advocate’s visits to the Vignarolo. Nothing, how ever, occurred to throw light upon what he was so anxious to find out, till the very evening on which it had been determined to invite Cesarotti to hold a personal con ference with his advisers. On that even ing Matteo was strolling, as if accidental ly, towards the Vignarolo’s house; and had just reached the corner near the pav ed ascent, when a young man, muffled up in his cloak, passed him. The sun had just set, and it was too dark to make out anything ol the figure of the person. Matteo looked after him—watched him on his way down the hill—and would have followed, had not the light step of the stranger carried him already too far from Matteo for him to overtake him without running, and thus attracting attention. He turned, and proceeded to the house, and knocked gently at the door, which was immediately opened by the smiling Lucilla, who, not seeing at first who it was, and supposing Ignazio had returned, said, in a hurried voice— “ What! something forgotten ?” Matteo let fall his cloak; appeared to lake no notice of her observation ; apolo gized for troubling her, but said that be ing near, he had turned up to their house to ask a “ bicchier ’ di vino,” for be had been walking all day, and was tired. “Certainly,” said of old Margarita, who was present, “certainly,—the padrone is gone to bed, but a glass of wine you shall have forthwith, and welcome, and then— felicisima noth ” Matteo heard whispering in an adjoin ing room. The wine was brought. “ EcccUente said Matteo, taking a draught; “I dare say, you have many a request for a glass of such vintage!” “ Oibb! we are in an out-of-the-way corner, —but few find their way up here.” “ But you have visitors sometimes, I suppose,—and the charming Lucilla would attract some, I doubt not?” “Do not put nonsense into the child’s head, —come, ’tis growing late, ana had you not strolled up this way, both Lucilla and I hail been in bed.” Matteo drained his glass, wished them good night, and left the house. He had gained a point. There was a mystery; and it was now his business to find out what it was. He could have no doubt, whatever, that persons, who desired not to be known, were concealed in the house. Would they issue forth from their hiding place? He was determined to wait for a time where he could not l>e seen, and, if possible, discover who they were, and whither they went. He hum med a tunc as he descended the stops of the door, and appeared to be carelessly pursuing his road home. After turning the corner that led up the Vignarolo’s house, he stopped. He knew that whoev er came thence, must pass by that corner; so he threw himself behind some low shrubs that grew there, and remained qui et, watching like the hyaena for her prey. Alter some time, he heard foosteps. Two figures descended the path. Both were unknown to him. As they passed close by him, one of them observed to the other that they had belter separate at the bottom of the hill, as, if any one should meet them, their being seen together at that time, and in such a place, might excite suspicion. “Right!” said the other, “we must meeton Friday night, when Cesarotti ” Matleo could hear no more, for the voice was lost in the distance. He crept out from his place of concealment, and gained the strada just as the two friends parted.— Matteo kept one of them in his eye, and followed him at a careful distance. He succeeded in watching him to the house ;of the Advocate. It was indeed Cesarot ti’s legal adviser. Matteo took care to inform his employer of all he knew, save his suspicion tha* i Cesarotti himself was to be at the house ion the following Friday. The few words spoken in his hearing seemed to convey ithat intimation, and he resolved, at any ; rate, to be ready to make a masterly stroke, j it should turn out to be so. The reward mas, would not counut. reporting what, after a.., fact. There were four days to pass before the Friday night that was so pregnant with events not only affecting Cesarotti and Serrani, but also Matteo. His suspicion, as we have seen, was correct. It had been arranged, that if Cesarotti could dis guise himself, and would dare the peiil, ( he was to meet his friends at the Vigna rolo’s house on Friday night; as his attest-1 ed signature was essential to some papers j which the Advocate meant to use in his! client’s favor. Matteo, in the first place, secured the! assistance of some trusty fellow-rascals to i make Cesarotti his prisoner. He ordered them to be in attendance below, in the! strada, after night-fall—and to be ready at a notice agreed upon, to seize upon those who should descend from the Vignarolo’s house; but on no account to molest any one till they heard his signal. He himself was to be in his former hiding-place, where he could see those who arrived as well as departed. So tar, his plan was excellently well laid. Friday arrived. Ignazio had stolen in to Naples early in the morning, long before Matteo dreamed that anything was pass ing; and wus safely lodged in the Vine dresser’s house. Here he was to remain,: ready to receive his master, who would be conducted thither by one ofthe persons ! whom Malteo had seen. The Advocate, was to meet him at an appointed hour. Soon after sunset, Matteo, who had long been hanging about the spot, stole to his hiding pluce. His fellows were to be j at their posts about two hours later, as he did not mean Cesarotti to be seized till lie 1 left the house. He scarcely had waited | half an hour, when he heard footsteps ap-l prouching. Two figures came close to' where he was lying. In one of them he recognized Cesarotti: the other was the 1 companion of the Advocate, whom he bad noticed on the former occasion. “Now,” said Cesarotti, “we may speak —where is the house?’’ “Close by; we are safe thus far." “Have you beard any more of Serrani’s agent, who, I strongly suspect, is that vil lain Malteo?” “No; but the information you gave has been acted upon, and the police are watch ing for him—the galleys will settle his bu siness tor him, even if he should escape with his lile; the murder ” Matteo could distinguish no more. He had heard enough, however, to convince him that he was tn imminent danger, and that Cesarotti had the means of destroying! him. His case was desperate, and a dark thought crossed his mind. “Is it so?” he muttered to himself. He brought his stiletto higher up in his vest, so that he could more easily grasp its handle. Cesarotti and his friend had scarcely reached the house before Matteo was a ware that someone else approached the ascent. It was the Advocate. He step ped soltly, and looked about him cau tiously, as he turned out of the path to reach the Vignarolo’sdoor. Alter waiting nearly two hours, two fig ures, enveloped in cloaks, descended from the house. Matteo had his whistle ready, for he was no match for two; but, as they came near him, he perceived they were the Advocate and his friend. This was well, and answered Matteo’s purpose.— He let them pass. He then crept out of his hiding-place. He put aside his whis tle, and played nervously with the hilt of his dagger. Cesarotti had not quitted the house, and Matteo had stealthily approach ed the door. It had been arranged that the Advocate and the friend of Cesarotti should leave the house first, and when suf ficient iitr.e had elapsed, that Ignazio and his master should issue forth, gain the pass of l’osilippo, at the further end of which there was a carriage in waiting, and that Cesarotti should make his way back to his conductor through the mountain pass. Ignazio was to return, and sleep that night in the Vignarolo’s house. After a short time, the door was gently opened by Lu cilla, who looked out; Margarita holding a light, to see that the path was clear. She went hack to tell Ignazio he might pro ceed. He was to walk a few paces ahead, to secure his master’s passage, and to give notice in case of danger. Lucilla accom panied her lover to the door. Ignazio turned to wish hergixid night, and, as old Margarita was present, poor little Lucilla could not refuse him what his eyes so elo quently asked for. That long day, and all its gossipping, had settled their love speculations, and she had consented to be his, as soon as the present momentous business, in which his master required bis constant services, should be completed.— Ignazio kissed her affectionately, and then, as happy as a prince—happier than most princes—he descended the steps. Matteo believed there was but one man who had to leave the house that night, and that man had the power to destroy him. He waited till Ignazio reached the pave ment —rushed upon him, — and plunged his knife, with too true an aim, into the youth’s neck!—he reeled, and fell without a groan. Lucilla had turned back to conduct Ces arotti, who came to the door as Matteo was endeavouring to extricate himself J iv>. his native place, and seeking employment had been taken into the service (jZI rotti, who soon distinguished him to”*' zeal and affection; and, unhappily for poor youth, had chosen him for the deii cate and dangerous service in which we have found him engaged. The screams of LuciUa brought some persons to the spot. The Vignarolo, who had likewise been alarmed, appeared at the same moment. Matteo was secured, and the lifeless body of Ignazio Was car ried by his distressed master and the two women into the house. Cesarotti, whit pering a few words to the Vignarolo, and, giving him a paper on which he hastily wrote something, directed that the mur derer Matteo should be conveyed id the nearest guard-house. He then felt the ne cessity of looking to his own safety, for many persons had now collected about the house; and, taking advantage of the confusion, he escaped unobserved from the city. It need only be added, that there being no doubt of Matteo’s guilt, he expiated his crime with his life. In his confession, he did not hesitate to disclose, in what degree his master was implicated in the affair which led to the unintentional murder of Ignazio; and Serrani was so faf compro mised by it, that he was glad to escape fart her notice, and withdrew from all in terference in affecting the confiscation of Ce=aroui’s property. A considerable lime elapsed before the representations of that nobleman’s friends were listened to by the government; but eventually he re ceived his pardon, and was suffered on tb» payment of a heavy fine, to return to bis. estates. Jordan and the Dead .Sea.—The last number of Silliman’s Journal of Science, contains an interesting article from the pea of Mr. Sherwood, a young lawyer from. New York, being tbe result of a tour through the Holy Land in April and May, 1843. The writer gives an interesting descrip tion of Palestine, comparing its present condition to that when it was under the rule of David and Solomon. He speaks of its diminished population; attributed.' , first to that great cause in any country, and which speaks as with a warning voice from the distant past to the present and future generations of the earth, the neg lect of agriculture* Secondly, to the in security of property, and exactions of their masters, the rapacious pachas of Turkey.. Indeed, from him we learn that the face . of nature mourns the down trodden condi> • lion ot the people; the vine flourishes ne* more, nor the olive and pomegranate, s< > familiarly spoken of in the Scriptures.— * The Jordan Hows neither with the same l volume nor in its patriarchal course. The geographical changes, too, are spokei i of, and many conjectures given as to th» i .cause. In speaking of the Dead Sea, Mr. Sher wood relates some interesting fact* — among others, the attempt of “Constigan,” in 1835, who carried a bom from the Mtd iteranean, across the country, and launch ing it on the sea, died for want of water and exposure, befoie he had made known his discoveries, having spent eight days in the work. The lake is about forty mile* long and from six to eight wide; the water isoi a dull green color, highly transparent. Air. Sherwood brought home some of the water, which, analyzed by Professor Silliman, was as followss : Water, 82.139 Chlorine, 10.200 Bromine, 684 Sulphuric acid, trace Soda and trace of potash, 3.008 Magnesia, 2.355 Lime, 1.424 The density of the water is so great, that two out of the nine who went into the water, though unable to swim, floated on its surface like corks ! No animate crea* lion within it or around is seen. It is em phatically the Dead Sea. — Richmond( Va.) Compiler. A conscientious Juror. —'l remember,* says Lord Eldon,’ Mr. Justice Gould try ing a case at York; and when he had pro ceeded for about two hours he observed: ‘Here are only eleven jurymen in the box; where is the other one?’ ‘Please you, my lord,’ said one ot the jury; ‘he is gone away about some business, but he has left his verdict with me!'' The Paris correspondent of the Boston j Atlas, states that Taglioni, the danseuie, will not visit this country unless 3000 francs per night are guaranteed to her. Leap Year—Something in it. —A friend of ours, who delights in statistics, has furnished us with the following items.— ! fact that there is something in ‘leap year,* and that the girls do take advantage of it, | can no longer be doubted. Notwithstand i ing the political excitement which raged i during the year 1844, and while business generally was a thing scarcely thought of, marrying went on brisker than ever. The ‘items’ are as follows: In the year 1842, there were 361 marriages in Louisville ; |in 1843, there were 323; and in 1844. there were 410. Facts speak for them* i selves.