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jl r j <T |,r. Go with the landlord to your hotel— he will
B rmit _get it signed again, and‘‘give security”
‘/ ill behave yourself, &c., for which you pay $1,50
tiis: you are then at liberty to go where you please in the
jj. voU wish to travel in the Island another permit is re
c x i'i 1 more money, and if you wish to leave , another stilly
57,0(). 1° short, you cannot go any where, or do
* without paying for a “ permit.”
, tre<“fs of Havana are very narrow, just wide enough
olantes to pass each other. The side walks are eigh
ncl,es wide, the houses massive, no windows with glass.
!, wide opening to the ground, which serves the pur
witli iron lattices which are closed at night by a shutter
‘-it strength. I cannot bear to see the brilliant eyes of
, jipgb.‘lliad these bars, it seems too much like a prison.
e feels a sort of inclination to break through and release
and o |ie 1 °
tj.plTl.
Spanish ladies have the most immovable features in
world, and 1 can think of nothing to compare them to but
: yet, ’tis said there is a volcano of passion beneath that
, ;ve countenance! Indeed their eyes declare it. The
| flexion being almost colorless, the hair of ebon hue, the
/es of dazzling brightness, and teeth of pearly whiteness.
/- if ways observable and marked objects. Their taste in
Ires* is exquisite ! Natural forms are seen, and not as in our
j r ,j rompresseJ into tightly laced slays. The colors in dress
-I[llTappear always happily chosen, Light, easy, and graceful
j/manner, and clad in a dress appropriate to the delightful
t lm;ite,what can bo more beautiful and attractive in woman?
.English or American lady is known in a moment for she
fVer wears a bonnet. The Creole or Spanish lady a veil,
vriththe graceful mantilla and a fan. They never walk, in
; , c tthose side walks ot which 1 have spoken, are not wide
raough* They ride in the morning and evening on the “ Pa
s a beautiful promenade outside the walls of the city. These
rentes are a very cumbersome and heavy looking vehicle,
Lt delightfully easy. The enormous wheels, long, heavy
. ifts, and a body like a chaise, suspended rather low on straps
leadier, not between the wheels, but in front of them, —
looks as if it were quite load enough for the usual small ani
mal that draws it. And when a good sized negro is added to
the weight on the back ot the horse, it seems altogether too
muck The postillions are mostly dressed in gay liveries, with
ver spurs, and a protection ot leather round the leg, with
stiver buckles, Ac. In the evening about 5 o’clock, hundreds
of these machines, as [ call them, may be seen on the Paseo
The walks are tilled with proineuaders, who stand in long rows
on either side, and scrutinize the inmates of the vnlantes. It
mu! appear rude in ns to do the same, but here the ladies
return the stare with features as linn and impassive as possi
ble, which only relax as an acquaintance is recognized, and ac
i/wirWjed by a wave of the fan, and a glance brilliant and
express ire.
Every evening one of the fine regimental bands play for an
kir around the splendid statue of Ferdinand VII in the
i : It A ernes in front of the Governor’s Palace. They cer
ti discourse most eloquent music, and there amid a few
: :iful palms and the murmuring fountains, that join in liar
o y—crowds promenade and listen to the concord ot sweet
Hinds. Here only, ladies may be seen promenading, and
m nny occasionally see a small and beautiful foot, if no
•'here else, diminutive feet and hands are peculiar to the
fyuisk or Creoles. Around the entire Plaza, lazily reclining
i their open volantes, attended by gay footmen and postillions
e numerous ladies, who, when the music is done, frequently
ve to a neighboring confectionary, have their ices and creams
bought <mt to them, and without leaving their vehicles, sit and
eat.
There are several noble specimens of marble statuary here,
tell worthy the attention of the admirers of art. I have not
space to describe them.
Ihe drives in the vicinity of the city are picturesque and
dutiful. The opera is ever fashionable, and the Tacon thea
ire, where it is presented—an immense building, the largest
s Jre in the world with one exception—is most dazzling in
‘co at night. There is also another building adapted
b tli to rlie drama and a circus. It is called “el Pheatro del
file ring is now a qiarquette that seats 800 per-.
‘ it lias besides three large tiers of boxes.
’'well's Panorama (J Cue il lissisip\ri IHver has just been
°| ! e:ied here, to the astonishment of the Havanians. This
n £ is explained in Spanish by a gentleman who reads a
adscript turuislied by’ Mr. Weston, while Mr. VV. stands on
“-•-stage and points out the different objects to the audience
‘ e;trn k was with much difficulty that it passed through
Tu-rora House, a duty of $6 0 was laid upon it, but
-‘i the exertion of the latter gentleman S3OO of the
‘” ‘t was remitted, he is now exhibiting it to full and de
audiences. Yours,
MELPOMENE.
‘7* ITT
“ e present our readers this week with the first part
1 ‘“ a uritul story by Miss Stuart. An interesting letter from
,r > Havana who has promised us similar favors by’ each
* > TGm steamship Isabel. The annual report of the Port
” one of the noblest charities of our city. The pro
of Council, and our usual variety” of miscellaneous
fitter.
q . AMUSEMENTS.
-jv Jr c ’ r y is teeming with shows of all kinds at this time. —
” ‘O'mifciblo Mr. McAllister is drawing large audiences at
100 Athen$ um>
Eieolt* Serenaders ate doing well at Armory Hall, their
siv 01 ,n ' I,Jces £ IVe general satisfaction to their audiences. See
‘bsementfor this evening’s performance.
, & Eldred’s Circus will open at Mr. Warner’s lot
v,/ ° Jsrou ghton street, on Monday evening, where all the
G “id an innumerable quantity of darkies may be found, to
10 c, own make ugly faces.
§ e COFEEE AND COTTON
C,flr e has the start of Cotton at present, being two
G r Pound dearer than the latter.
it r iri b riday morning, as our increasing circulation makes
f or ug press on Friday evening*
BEWARE OF BURGLARS.
The stores of Messrs. N. Lyon, Gibbon’s buildings; S. A.
Wood, Bryan Street, and T. M. Rosis, Bay Street, was forci
bly entered on Wednesday night last by some vill'-ans. The
iron safe of Mr. Lyons was blown open vfritli gunpowder, but
the report must bave frightened the fellows off, as the money
and books was undisturbed. We learn that the loss sustained
so far, as known by the proprietors of the stores, is hut three
dollars, apart from the spoiling of the locks of the doors and
the damage done to the safe
An attempt was also made on Mr. F. Kopman’s door, but the
fastenings were too strong for the fellows.
Compound Interest,.— The following simple rule
will show the number of years in which a single
sum will become double in amount, by the accu
mulation of compound interest;, for all rates of
interest not exceeding 10 percent. Divide 70 In
die rate of interest percent., and die quotient is
the number of years required. Thus 70 divided
by ten, will give seven years; by five, 14 years ;
by four, nearly 18years~; by three, 24 years near
ly ; by two, 35 years.
Ihe Bloom of Age. —A good woman never grows
old. Years may passover her head, but if be
nevolence and virtue dwell in her heart, she is
as cheerful as when the spring of life first opened
to her view. \\ hen we look upon a good woman
\\ e never think of her age ; she looks as charming
as when the rose ot youth bloomed on her cheeks.
That rose has not faded yet, it will never fade.— j
In her family she is the life and delight. In her
neighborhood she is die friend and benefactor.—
In the church, the devout worshiper and the ex
emplary Christian. Who does not respect and
love the woman who has passed her days in kind
ness and mercy ; who has been the friend of man
and God ; whose whole life lias been a scene of
kindness and love, a devotion to trudi and reli
gion ? We repeat, such a woman cannot grow
old. She will always he fresh and buoyant in
spirits, and active in humble deeds of mercy and
benevolence. If die young lady desires to re
tain the bloom and beauty of youth, let her love
truth and virtue, and to the close of life she will
retain those feelings which now make life appear
a garden of sweets, ever fresh and ever new.
Honest Formers. —Two farmers having a dispute
as to some land, an action at law was commenced
to determine it. On the day fixed, one of them
called on his opponent to accompany him to the
court, that each might give his own statement of
the case. Finding his neighbor at work in his
field, he said to him, “ Is h possible that vou have
forgotten our cause is to he tried to day ?” “No,’
said the other, “ I have not forgotten it, hut I can
not well spare time to go. You will be there, and
I know you are an honest man, and will state the
case fairly, and justice will he done.” and so it
proved ; for the farmer stated his neighbor’s claim
so clearly, that the cause was decided againt him
self, and he returned to inform his opponent that
he had gained the property. Such a character
is worjh more then the wealth of the Indies.
TVordsivor/h's Deficiency of Smell. —Wordsworth
has no sense of sinefi. Once, and only once, in
his life, the dormant power was awakened. It
was by a bed of stocks in full bloom, at a house
which he inhabited in Dorsetshire some five and
twenty years ago ; and he says it was like a vis
ion of Paradise to him ; but it lasted only a few
minutes, and the faculty has continued torpid
ever since that time. He has often expressed his
regret for this privation.
A Good Shot. —“ It is now,” said Von Wyk,
“more than two years since, in the very place
where I stand, I ventured to take one of the most
daring shots ever hazarded. My wife was sitting
in the house near the door, the children were play
ing about her, and I was without busily doing some
thing to my wagon, when suddenly, though it was
mid-dav, an enormous lion appeared, came up and
laid himself quietly down in the shade upon the
very threshold of my door ! My wife, either par
alyzed with fear, or aware of the danger atten
ding any attempt to fly, remained motionless in
her place, while the children took refuge in her
lap. the cries they uttered attracted my attention,
and 1 hastened towards the door, but my aston
ishment may well he conceived, when I found the
enterance to it barred in such a way. Ah hough
the animal had not seen me, escape seemed im
possible; yet I glided quietly, scarce knowing
what I nient to do, to the house, up to the window
of mv chamber, where I had set my ritle in the
corner close by the window, so that I could reach
it with my hand ; for the opening was too small
to admit of my having got in, and still rnore for
tunately, the door of the bed-room was in a range
with the outer door, so that. I could see the whole
danger of the scene. The lion was beginning to
move, perhaps with the intention ot making a
spring. There was no longer any time to think;
1 called softly to my wife not be alarmed, and, in
voking the name of the Lord, fired mv piece.—
The ball passed directly over the hair of my boy’s
head, and lodged in the forehead ot the lion, im
mediately above his eyes, which shot forth, as it
were, sparks of fire, and stretched him. on the
ground so that he never stirred.’ Scenes a, the
Cope of Good Hope.
Why is a beautiful woman like a jury? Be-,
c ause she decides suits.
Why is the House of Representatives like a
roasting ea*? Because it now has a Cobb.
An Irish Bull. —“ Good mornin,’ Mrs.
lin.”
“ ‘The top o’ the mornin’ to you Mrs. Mur
phy.”
“And how is Jimmy this fine mornin,’ Mrs.
M’Laughlin ?”
“ Shu re Jimmy’s dead, Mrs. Murphy.”
“ \\ hat did h6-die of Mrs. M’Laughlin ?”
“Shurehe died of a Tuesday.”
•a
But one Journey. There lived in our neighbor
hood a Presbyterian, who was universally report
ed io be a very liberal man, and uncommonly up
right in all his dealings. When lie had any of
the produce of his farm to dispose of, he made
it an invariable rule to give good measure, over
good, rather more than could he required of him.
One of his friends, observing his frequently
doing so, questioned him why lie did it, and told
him he gave too much, and said it would not he to
his own advantage.
Now, my friends, mark the answer of the Pres
byterian: “God Almighty has permitted me hut
one journey through the world, and when gone,
1 cannot return to rectify mistakes.” Think.of
this, friends, but one journey through the world !
Anecdote. —ln a note to his life of Chief Justice
Mansfield, Lord Campbell tells us that he once
heard a judge at Stafford sentencing a prisoner
convicted of uttering a forged one-pound note,
when, after bavin pointed out lo him the enormity
of die offence, and exhorted him to prepare foran
othe r world, the dignitary thus concluded : “ And
[ trust that, through the merits and mediation of
our blessed Redeemer, vou may there experience
that mercy which a due regard lo die credit of the
• paper currency of the country forbids you to hope
for here.”
Phrenology . —“Did a black man bring home a
yellow rooster, to-day?” asked a careful and lov
ing husband.
“Yes, he did ; hut what on earth do you want
with a rooster, when we have no hens, nor any
place to keep them ?”
“ 1 bought him to scratch the childrens’ heads.
I notice that when they study their Geography les
sons, they can’t find the Capital of a state for
scratching their polls!”
La ! husband, how you talk !”
“ Well, it is time I did ; and when you buy the
next, package of pomatum in Chartres street, gel
them to put it in a box of ungenultum , or else the
combined efforts of the whole family won’t keep
our children from being carried off.”
Wife fainted, but the new pomade was bought.
SOUTHERN MUTUAL INSURANCE COM Y OF GEORGIA.
Asbury Hull, Pres. A Treas. J. U. PARsons, Sec’ry.
Prof. C. F McCay, Actuary.
The above Company takes Inland, Marine and Fire Risks,
and Risks on Negro Property, on the most liberal terms. It is
now in most successful operation. Its condition and success
will be fully explained by application to the Agents, who are
prepared to take Risks.
june 7 G mo WAY A KING. Agts.
ARMO R Y HAL L.
Saturday Evening, Feb. 2nd. 185D,
I
V ATI EWELL COXCERT OF THE
CREOLE MELODISTS,
When they will give a change of Programme
and two new Dances.
*
Admission 50 cents. Children half price.
NEW AND CHEAP STORE, JUST OPENED.
No* 72 St. J ulian-st., Savannah, Ga.
DEALER in Spirit Gas or Burning Fluid, Camphene, Lamp
Oil, Paints and Linseed Oils, Putty, French and American
Window Glass, House painting and Glazing.
Also, A good assortment of Lamps on hand.
feb 2 _ 1 WILLIAM CURTIS.
WM. HALL & SON’S PIANOS.
JUST received, a Centre Piano of the most elegant style of finish,
combined with ail the requisites of a first rate instrument.
Amateurs are invited to call and view it, at
F. ZOGBAUAI &, CO.’S Harmonic Institute,
fob 2 Corner St. Julian-st and Market-square.
MELODEO.NS.
r jflllE Subscribers would respectfvlly invite the attention of the
I musical public to these beautiful instruments; offering at
once an elegant, portable and economical substitute for the Organ ;
just received at the Harmonic Institute.
F. ZOGBATJM & CO.,
feb 2 Corner St. Julian-st. and Market-square.
CROCKERY.
THE Subscribers bave received per ship Avon from Liverpool,
a further supply of Wlute Granite and Toilet Ware, ot their
ovv n importation. Among the latter are several beautiful patterns.
Tho*e in want would do well to call, as their prices are as low as
n be afforded. COLLINS &, BULKLEY,
te b 2 100 Bryan-st.
CITY NOTICES.
NOTICE.
4T the next Regular Meeting of Council on the 14th inst.
Council will elect two Weighers of llav. Amount of Bond
SSOO. Compensation fees $3 )0. = Applicants will name then
Securities and hand in their applications to me on or before 10
o'clock, A. M. of that day. EDWARD G. W ILSON,
j eb 2 Clerk of Council.
BOARD OE HEALTH.
V REGULAR M>n;hly Meeting of the members of the Board
of Health wilt be held at the Council Chamber in the Ex
change on Wednesday, Gth insf at 11 o'clock, A. M., every mem
ber is respectful,y requested to be present.
feb 2 PHILIP M. RUSSELL, Secretary B. 11.
NOTICE.
BROUGHT TO JAIL on the 22nd inst. a Negro Man named
Charles, five feet two inches in height, about lo years of age, <
says he belongs to Dr. Henry Fuller, of Beaufort District, S. C., 1
run away since October lust.
{cb 2 ‘ ISAAC DkLYON, J- C. C,
NOTICE.
BROUGHT TO JAIL on the 2?lh inst.,a Negio Man named
Polidou, five feet five inches and a half in Irght, about 25
years of ago, says he belongs to James Perry of Beaufort District,
S- C,, run away since Julv last.
, feb 2 * ISAAC DeLYON, J. C. C.
NOTICE.
BROUGHT 10 JAIL on the 2?t Ii inst,aNegro man named
limber, five feet and a half inch it: height, about 45 years
ot age, says he belongs to James Gregory of Cum bee River, S. C.
run away since August last.
feb 2 ISAAC DeLYON, J C. C.
NOTICE.
TYROUGHT TO JAIL on the 22nd inst., a N gro Man named
. Isaac, five feet five inches in height, about 2.) years of am*
savs he belongs to Dr. Hemy Fuller, ot Beaufort Distr.ct, S. C.*
run away since October last.
teb 2 ’ ISAAC DeLYON. J. C. C.
NOT 1C E.
BROUGHT to JAIL on the 27ih inst. a Negro man named
Lunnon, five feet six inches in height, about IS years of age,
says he belongs to Dr. Henry Fuller of Beaufort District, S. C ,
run away since October last.
feb 2 ISAAC DeLYON, J. C. C.
ritoi'osAi.s.
FOR Building an Addition to the Guard House, of best hard
burnt Brick, will be received by the undersigned until 10
• o’clock A. M., Kith February next. Plans, specifications, ,
are at the Clerk ot Council s Office for inspection,
jan 2 <J JOHN F. POSEY, c. p. b. c.
CITY TREASURERS OEriCF )
SAVANNAH, JAN. oj, JBSO. \
up HE City Treasurer is now ready to receive the r. turns of
X property liable to city lax tor the present year. The books
will be kept open until the Kith Feb., after which time, those
lading to make returns, will be subject to double tax
JOSEPH FELT.
j an P- City t reasurer.
CITY MARSHAL’S SALE
DY ORDER Os COUNCIL, I will offir for sale under the
i Y supervisit not the Committee on Lois, on Tuesday, the 2‘Jth
oinst-, all 1 o clock A. M., Lots No. 2s, 21) & 30, Pulaski Ward.
Daniel h. c. m.
Savannah, January IS, 1650.
NOTICE.
HP HE SUBSCRIBE R oilers Ittssetvices as Architect, Draughts*
J- man and Surveyor.
He will give plans tor builoings, Public and Private, with spe
cideations in detail, also of quantity, quality and cost of materials
And he will superintend the construction of them toi a commission
of (i per cent upon the cost—or tor a compensation bv the day .giv
ing a statement from day to day of work done in Carpentry and
Masonry.
As Draughtsman he will copy old Surveys of Land, upon either
reduced or enlarged scale, and make new Surveys and Plats of the
manner in which lands have been cleared and divided into fields—
accompanying the same with levels lot draining, and when wanted,
with lines ot embankment for water resetves, for flooding or irri
gation. In all instances giving a computation of the quantity of
water which may be held in ves.
As Surveyor, he will make Surveys or re-surveys ot land from
original Plots and Grunts, or from the descriptions of the same
where a certain point of departure can be found.
The Subscriber can at all times be found at bis office in the Ex
change. JAMES W. DeLYON.
jan 2G County and City Surveyor.
DARK ON 1C INSTIT U 1 lb
Corner of St. Julian Street and Market Square, Savannah.
UfAHE subscribers respectfully announce that they have opened a
I. complete MUSICAL ESTABLISHMENT as above, and
hope that in sodoingthey will meet the wishes and wants of the mu
sical public. From its intimate connection with the Harmonic In
stitute of Charleston, S. C., the same resources ai.d lacilities will he
equally enjoyed.
EIA W O FOB T’ I§s
By J. 13. Dunham, Adam Stodart, \\ m. Hail Son, J. Pirsson
and others.
MILITARY INSTRUMENTS,
Os every description, including imptoved Sax-Horns;
Complete Bands furnished at Now prices.
VIOLINS DY THE DOZEN, or SINGLY,
Country Merchants are invited to inspect the qualities and prices.
ALSO, Violoncellos, Double Basses, Flutes, Guitars, French
and German Accordeons, Flutinas, Harmonicas, Violin Bows,
Bridges, Screws, Rosin, Hail for Bows, Mutes, Capo d’Astrat,
Music Desks, Tuning Hammers and Forks, and in fine every article,
pertaining to the line.
All of the above being directly imported by F. Zogbaum, at
Charleston,are offered at Wholesale or Retail, at New York prices.
Merchants and others who have been purchasing at the North, are
invited to test this assertion by a visit. Instruction hooks for all in
struments, Sheet Music, etc., including all the new standard publi
cations. The best of Strings for all instruments.
F. ZOGBAUM, & CO.
F. Zogbaum, )
G. B. Mitchell. ) Dec 15
Hh7 B 2 . T. BAIS£2 K, &, Cos.,
G E NE R L GR 0 C E R Y I) EA L E IIS,
UNI O N F E R R V WIIAIt F ,
gIYINffAI, ffiA.
Dec 15 lit
Tfae Lalayettc
BIT RTI M 1 LL STONE
Bolton's Building , River Street, foot of Whitaker
SAVANNAH, GA.,
‘TX/’ILL keep on hand anti for sale BURR ST ONES, from fifteen
V V inches to seven feet; and we judge it sufficient recommen
dation to say One Tiious\nd setts ot these Stones have been sold
in the States of Georgia, Alabama, North and South Carolina anU
V’rg nia—giving the most perfect satisfaction in both Coin and
Wheat. 3 ° ‘ 30 *