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Coincidence. .--The 20th of May-the day on which Gen. Lafayette expired-is somewhat marked in Chronological history. tn that day of the month, Americus yes- puceios sailed on his first voyage of disco- very, and that day witnessed the last mortal agonles of Christopher Columbus.

 On the 20th of May, Gen. Loiayette. with an inferior forces bafiled the British General, Grant, who, at the head of 1000 men, attempted to surprise the Marquis ut Barren Hill. Lafayette's retreat on that occasion, was pronounced to be mastery military mannuvre.

 It was on the 20th day of May, at la! ter period, that Lalayelte's hopes of free French Republic, experienced total de- stfuctlon, Tn the ceremony where Napoleon Bonaparte was declared Emperor.

 These condolences may appear some- what trivial, but they are curious, and wor- thy of passing notice.