LOCAL NEWS.
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Too Coop TO BE LosT.-There might have
been seen few days ago, on 9TH street, at a
point from which the Capitol could be distinct
ly viewed, two men holding each other up,
both being too drunk TO stand apart. One of
these gentlemen was so drunk that his head
rested like lump of lead on his breast the
other,. who was not so destitute of strength.
was viewing the Capitol. After viewing the
Capitol of the Republic for some time, the man
of observation said to his leaden-headed com
panion, "Now, isn't-sn't that dome in the
middle 100 large for the others 2" The leaden-
headed gentleman, whose strenuous efforts TO
raise his fallen crest failed entirely, replied,
Hic-yes it's, it's-hic-much too lar
hic large, think SO: no sym-hic sym-sym
no sym'try bout it--hic. baa, hic |"


GRATIFYING the last week but few
cases of intoxication were noted, and those
were below pai Rum in the eastern section
OF the city, is depreciating; there were some
transactions lately, in which losses were sus-
tanned, and the last adyices say that the mills
have scanty runs. fluctuations, continue, a
favorable lone may be anticipated.


Gas LIGHT-The Messrs Brown, of this
city, have introduced this beautiful product OF
modern science into their Hotel, and the ada
cent square, which is now splendidly illumi-
mated with it. They have erected manufac-
tory Of gas by newly patented apparatus,
which, it is stated, will furnish 100 burners, al
cost Of only 75cts or 81 night The gas is
developed at the rate Of 400 feet an hour, ready
for use.


What blessed benefit would result, if they
should obtain light bright enough TO show them
the dark deeds Of their bar, so that they should
Danish this den Of woe from their house. How
bright would their light shine then2


DETENTION OF THE CARs.-The cars from
the East, due here at haltpast 10 on Saturday
night, did not arrive till near 10 yesterday
morning. The detention was caused by diff
culties in crossing the Susquehanna river.


Bali. Clipper


MExlCo-SANTA ANNA.-By a letter from
Havana, dated Jan. %, the Philadelphia North
American learns that Santa Anna anticipated
sailing TO Vera Cruz in the British steamer, on
the 9th or 10Th of this month. His object is a
renewed attempt TO revolutionize Mexico
What policy Paredes will adopt in regard tc
him, is, like everything in relation to that un-
happy country, uncertain. II is said tha,
Santa Anna may be induced to favor an adjust
ment of the dispute with this country, and to
cede California.


SUIcIDE.-Joseph Hall, jr., aged about 25
years, native of Boston, committed suicide
in New York on Thursday, by blowing his
brains out with pistol.





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