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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

STEAM MARBLE WORKS.
RIDGDE ROAD, SPRING GARDEN ST.
PHILADELPHIA.
SytHIS extensive establishment is erected on an iiupro-
= we'd plan, and by the aid Of Steam Power manufac.
lures all kinds Of Plain and Ornamental MARBbE
WORK. in q superior style, and at the lowest prices.
The largest and hest assortment of MARBLE MANrELs,
Imported Parlor and Garden SrAru tsY, VASES and
FOUNTAINS. Tiles for floors. &c, may he seen at the
Ware Rooms. to which the attention of the public is
respectfully invited.
Marble Cutters supplied al ailtimes with a " numher
Of finished Mantels and Table Tops, Italian Toulls and
Monuments cut To sizes or dnished-aso constantly on
hand, a large assortment of American Grave Stones in
the rough or finished. Marble in the block, &c.
Ohm BAIRD.
Ridge Road, above Spring Garden street.
Phiia, March -, ls4s.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
V INTELLIGENCE.

The river is again on the rise. Since ouI
ast il has risen some eight or ten incllrs. A
ark last evening there were 8 feet 6 inches
Al the Canal. ana & leet 9 inches on the Falls
Boats down from Cincinnati report the wa
,r on the increase at that point The steam.
rr Diddem went over tile Falls last %evenin,
irawing & feet 6 inches. she had fr~t 10 light
nof about 25O baueisof Flonr. The steam
rs alex. Scott, GeJ LAFAYETTE, and Mohawl
dme over charlottesville Courier.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
0FFIceoFTHESrREEr COMMISSIONERS,

City OF Wheeling, 26lh March. 1918.
= RoPosALs will be received until the Gh day Of
d April next. for furnishing lime stone, broken To The
usual stze,i for matchmaking Nam street in the 18th ward;
also thai part OF Man street in the LIST ward, north of
North street. The quantity required in The 9Th ward
may he from i5hO la iGtO perches, and in the LIST ward
from 1890 10 2,GD0 perches. The propositions To state
the price per perch delivered and spread ON the street as
required.
Proposals viii also be received until the same time. for
paving on parts OF the same street, with river pebile af
the usual size and quality. Propositions TO state the
price per square yard, all material being furnished by the
contractor.
Amy further Information desired can 10 obtained upon
Application 10 the subscriber. JOHN G~IlCilRiST,
MT " Street Commissioner
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

When the Argus chooses 10 ask a question
as a gentleman and becomes one, he may be
answered.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

HEYMAx has a splendid stock OF goods this
spring, and som- Of them elegant costly be.
You'd description. His advertiser ent to-mor-
row.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

Reported exclusively fr Wheeling Times.
ARRIVAL ot the
at Boston, this day at 10 o'clock.
Two weeks later from Europe:
REPUBLIC ESTABLISHED
In IlL2ANIGEu
R,slnn. March Is Ill. A. NJ.

The Red Flag triumphant. and acknowl-
edged by the great powers Of Europe.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
DENY GIT EEsE la DE rs OF THE
VISITATION, X. v. VI.
lhlJIIrt <FC "

VISITATION, II. v. VI.
WHEELING, VA.
tT1IIs School for young Ladies, is to be opened at the
l. urgent request of esteemed friends, whs appreciate
Justly the Importance OF pern,anency and system in the
Instructors Of youth. The method of education and
the general regulations will he the same as those of the
weli-known Academies oftse Visitation, at Georgetown
and baltimore. rom which the SISTERS issue forti II the
hope of G. tending their usefulness. The terms are 50
reduced as to accord with the customs Of the place,
WINE me cnufse ct instruct on viii embrace all tie
usual r qusiies and accomplishments of female educa.
lion, as saHght IN the hest schools.
TERMS.
Board, lodging, light and fuel, per semi.annual
Allowance viii he made TO those who may prelcr TO
furnish their OWL bed aud bedding, and there is no ex-
tracharge iOr time OF vacation.
Washing, per stmi annual session, s. GO
Half hoarders do do do $50 90
Tuition in the Senior CLOSES, do. S4 co
90 40 JUNIOR do Sl2 20
Tuition in Elementary classes, per semi annual
tnk,qaius and paper, "a do 81 90
EXTRA CHARGES.
Drawing, aud raj.iing IN water cGoiots, do s 90
Music on iie flano- 40 $40 20
Use nt Instrument, do - 90
Music on the Harp and lis use, do $40 40
90 10 Guitar do dot $40 90
Embroidery or Fancy work, do 81 90
' Geal music, when no Instrument is learned. 81 90
dancing, Of desired al the Masters charge.
Boardees vii pay tae enrrent elacse semi annually in
advance. Day scholars, quarterly.
Should a pusil he Withdrawn before The expiration
OF the quarter, no DEDUCTION VIII lie made fol tho re
niaInder OF the quarter.
In the cOulse OF tie Academic year two examinations
viii Lake place; the first in Hccenber, foliowe ca hy a few
days of vacation at Christmas: the second in Jane. fol.
lowed by a distribution OF Premiums.
After each examinations, a report of proficiency, &c.
WA be sent to the Parents OF Guardians OF the Pupils.
ihe exercises OF lie Academy wil re-caunlence on
the Il ST OF August.
Letters written or receivrd hy the young Ladies viii
be examined ~ ih0 Dlrertress, previous 10 their delivery.
Boatders viii not lie allowed 10 visit their parents
o!ienCr than once a month.
The school viii he opened on the 10Th OF April.
Wheeling, March p, ls45.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

CEILING OFF Ar COST TO REMoVE-The sub.
~ scrlher is DESTROYS of disposing OF his entire stork
% Clocks, Looking Glasses. Picture Frames. exc. before
the LIST OF April, as he intends To remove, and desires to
cohnlsnce with a new stock at this time.
He OFFERS HIS ENTIRE STOCK Al CosT.
Lei merchants come, now IS the time TO save ten mai
cent. Let mechanics come, that they may furnish their
houses cheap. Let all come to :. ~KENNEDY,S
mr2l "eh"s
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

The Caledouia is just ia bringing Liverpool
dates to the 18th inst.
Her News is Of the highest importance and
shows that the glorious cause OF Liberty i
triumphing, HAS riumphed, in the old world
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

'etciNal p sotts' and Elizabeth G Potts bfs % a..,
Josiah W fome-aY. (Which said PEI, rs 'ie and
were 'a'e partners under the drn Of = u Potts q Ga 4
This day came taa IN tuancprv.
"u,g.a's' 10 me- cause, and the defrndanrs pcr.t, .,
s u 'uslah W fouieroy not having catered ~
R,ies ~ IN -, slseh security according 10 LAW mi Ts.
sy,1..~l w uul', aud H appearing hy satsf.r,a,.
pss".Hneo ma lhe said fereival n iois AZ a."
1900 ae NOT inhabitants 49, tins cor,,sr. -
"a ui1iiou OF the complainant ~ "t@iu
y o'aefeu mat NE SAID Pcrcigal N poii. ,"3hsei'
'nsa's 40 epi'eaf here at Rules 10 h. b,1i,r yus.M
n 'he SAID Count an the hrst No
W. a's"tf .he tompiainaBr- btI ~. OF
,'r' :, tl's order hs Inserted Tor iao n.on,t ""a Vaei
IN ~ N ".ff ,.'e5A Virginia Times and CO.
tsr NV. 4 tle CITY Of AFheelns. M
f-ss Al Npe hont door Ut Tie G.s,t a.
4 '8anly = e|Fytesie, =. HIcKggn, NHoese
ib lV-2m Clerk.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
QEn SACKS Prime Rio coffee. lust received hv
mar Il MITCHELL. ospuN 80

II h'iNiA-IYtER CouSrY-To wit. Al Rulrs bel,
/" tne Jerks office Of the Circuit Superior Conr,
the IN day OF February. lsIs. ''"" "ohuay,
ban'ei Haddock, Jul,'r. eonnl.f.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

Wool IWIup 800 lbs wool Irvine IN small
balis, ON hand ana for sale hy
mar" BERRY, Water 81.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

Baskets, Baskets. s Msa reeejyea no at Tie Black
dozen of Ladies' carpet satcl,els; please cali aud see
them ms 70 TODD AND o ELL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
BY TELEGRAPH.
Piu.b urgh, Matth p

There is no business in any OF thr Eastern
produce markets, oil awaiting their letter
mail.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
CHEAP COOklNG STOVES,

ffSHE subscriber has just received that lot Of WORKS
d COOKING STOVES, which was sunk on the 5. d. A
\ Johnston, and viii sell them We, low. Those wan,
ing Bargains had better call soon.
m29 THOSG ~CULBERTsON.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

NEW GOODS.
G "hItlNE& THOMSON would respectfully call tho
- eItvn'H'n OF thfir friends ana the puhii. l., ,boie
Mtel1"y seeeled and elegant stock Of fal Goods now
81 a'1I AZ H'eit f'oul opposite \ W Bank. They
persons wan ms a To Il cir ADVANTAGE ~
'aeif slve"' m which Is comprised ever1 ami.
chssed esgNher Fshg puf-
sep -
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

EssOR TENT will rent the cellar or frst story of
r. X 1 lornhrook's middle hulding on Monroe st,
mr. 9s THDS lion Erp,tbE
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29
MACHINE CARDS.
Dlamond Pointcd God rrns.


III 0e} ~ cNEurs an assortment OF those Su.
~" ems Warranted Tic best iu IS urelng.
deroo JutN Rl~HGF.
Ne 49, .MatastleeL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-29

Hollow Ware. good assortment Of Hollow
- Ware, such as pots, skillets,
stew pots, Tea kettles, etc, etc, 10th PITTS tilrnh' and
Wheeling manufacture, received and for SAD bv $3.50
mi - J K DiCkEH. Market So.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18
ARRIVAL OF THE
iii Z R T. e MA.
Seven Days Later.

New YORK, April 10.
The steamer Hib rnia arrived las,
evening at eleven o'clock, after = passage
of l3 days.
FRANCE.--Nothihg. Everything go.
ing IN we'll Financial difficulties con
tinue. The French Minister of war is
very busy making prepa rations for OBJ
servation of European frontiers.
ITALY.-A revolution has taken place
in Lnmbardy. The viceroy has fled from
Milan and the people are triumphant
The troops are negotiating with them To
evacuate. The Pope has granted con
sitution to the people of Rome. Grea,
rejoicing at Venice. -.
PRUss1A.- Hard fighting took place
between the government troops and the
ueople. The next day the king proclaim
ed an amnesty; on which occasion a
change ofministry took place. and the
king promised to forget and forgive ALL
and hoped the people would do thetsame
The constitution was promised; the min
istry dismissed, and the people were sat
listed. Yt 81
In Hanover.the king has abrogaied the
censorship of the press, and promised
other reforms.
Observation-Disclosures: constitution
refused. German Duchies rejects the
kings plan Of uniting them with Dem
mark. 3
HU>GARY and BOHEMIA all alive and
on the point of revolt. Lola Monies has
been 10 Munich and sent away to Switz
erland again.
he king Of bavaria is reported to have
abdicated.
RUssIA.-Russia is making prepara
ton for self defence.
LUXEMBOURG declared itself Repub.
lie. M Ser
IRELAND is tranquil. The leaders Of
Young Ireland have been arrested for
sedition. ~ aF
The inhabitants of Cracow, announce
ed themselves arepnblic on the lSlh Of
Match. $4,000 insurgents were in arms.
On the day before The governor was com
PEELED to release 4OO political prisoners.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18
Drmosra,ie County ConyrnlIou

At \ convention convened at the Court
House in Joliet. Will county on The 18th
of April, lS4S for the purpose of choosing
delegates to- meet in convention at Spring
field. on the 24lh inst. 70 nominate su,a
BILE candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor, Secretary OF State, Auditor and
Treasurer. and Presidential Electors for
the State of Illinois. and also TO choose
delegates to the Baltimore Convention in
May next. Gen. Jacob Fry was chosen
Chairman, and Reuben w. Smith, Sec'y
And thereupnn the following delegates
appeared and produced credentials duly
certified, from the following Precincts. to
wit: ...rt.. -,f.,.,-
Joliet.--E C Fellows. T Kendrick, s
L Knight.
West Joliet IT Kelly Barton Smith.
w A Strong.
Lockport.--Jacob Fry, N L Hawley,O
L Hawley. Fitzpatrick.
Van Buren.-L ID Selfridge.
Fork d Creek. John Thompson. Ed !.
mund Allen, Franklin Mitchell, H H
Bowen.
Rock ViIlage.--Sam'l Davis.
Kank0kee A Morrison.
Round Groue.--MUses K Ballard, C C
Van Horn.
Hickory Creek.--E Harwood, Daniel
Gouger.
Ddiias "A Williams.
Piainfefd.--A Spencer, Geo Bradley.
E Robinson.
Oregon.--s R Ra,hhurn. Josiah B
ightman.
Eu Poge.--Samuel Whallon, R w
Smith. 81
And, on motion, the Convention pro.
ceeded 10 ballot for sucn delegates. when
George Woodruff, Alexander j. Spencer.
and Albert W. Bowen. were duly slected.
And on motion. q committee of five
composed Of E C Fellows. Samuel Whal
lon, Archibald Mnrrison, Alexander ]
Spencer. and T. c Van Horn. was ap
pointed 10 daft resolutions expressive OF
the sense Of this meeting; who reported
The following, which were adopted
Resolved, that We have On abiding
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18
For she s.gna..

For she S.gna,
AZ the last Tenn Of the circuit
court for this county, the true Demo
crat" with ell the vitupera,ion and disgust
incident to federalism in regard to the
ioreign populations, (the aris,ocratic tor
elmer excepted. called the attention 81, is
readers TO The fact that 'rhr for man of
the grand jury r1s a foreigner, conse
qurntiy the deliberations OF that body
wOuid thereby be rendered roid " Now it
my memory serves me right, Mr. Hation
was the individuallo whom the yerbose
editor alluded. and that several Of my
countrymen who were impanelled to
serve as Jurors at that Term, asked to be
discharged and were discharged by the
court on the ground Of not being natural
ICED.
II is well known tina, Mr., Hatton was
candidate for one Of the hest offices in
the county at the last August election, and
that his own counirymen were ostensihly
the cause Of his defeat; and tina, he in
connection with others who attended the
meeting al the Hotel of Mr.. Kelly. on Inc
eth inst, have served their adopted coun.
try and done honor to themselves in the
capacity OF PIecinct officers. and that too
tor Term Of years, MIR. Haiton's remarks
at said meeting to the contrary not~itb
standing. .I....-..
As an Trishman, occupy prouder
position than an sally 10 the Democratic
party, claim TO he one oftne party-a
DE- mOcrai And as this is the land Of the
adoption of many ofmy counirymen. with
them ak for the rights and immunities OF
citizenship and with these am content;
and here permit me to add that the doc
'rine ofNa,ive Americanism and Foreign
Amerlcanism are identical. and ought moi
to he entertained BY the friend- of Demo
cratic principles. TRUTH.
Yves, Joliet, April l6. lH4<.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18
For the Signal.
NEssRs. EDITORS /:

NEssRs. EDITORS .t .hfst.
My con has fallen into an error in your
last number, 10 supposing that the wanlun
destruction of McKee's mills and dam, was
for the purpose of monOpOlising all the
water power, or as he has it, 1.-THE large
water power at Dam No. l." Jake says
truly, that the power only changed hands,
bu: leaves the infe ence that it changed
from Mckee to the State. Since this
tickIish matter is preached. let il be fairly
understood. Atthe time. of the destruc
ton Of those mills, the Chief Engineer
was one quarter interested, in the erection
of similar -four and saw mills al his pet
state town. then just 10 embryo, four miles
above. AT that time, there were no other
mills nearer than Wilmington. and the
country will not soon forget the inconven.
fence to which it was SO wickedly subject
ed by the speculatin4 harpies who hover
ed about the Canal Office. Nor did the
state acquire any power at or near Nc.
KEGS. There never was any, even plau.
sible, excuse tor destroying those mills -
There is nothing now where they were
hut the old mill itself; and that costly cut
stone dam. maugre all that all the enGi
neers may say. for every purpose. might
as well have been above this mill as he.
low-if il had been placed above. and Of
the lower end Of tie lock. Mckee could at
this time nave been in The enjoyment of
his rights, and the public The accommoda
tioL ofthe mill. 81 go was the amount
Of Judgment which Mckee justly recov
cred against the State, to benefit the own.
ers OF another mill fnur miles above. But
while Mckee has never received his pay.
The mill above has not only had all the
speculation thus acquired. but by another
piece Of legerdemaln connected with this
subject, the Engineers have been kept in
their places these eight years o. more.
and their acts and doings kept from The
light ofday How, you shall be informed
when you request il.
JAKE Urea, SEN.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18
.rhir1ielh Congress.
WAsHrNeroN. March 3l..

WASHINGTON, March 81.
The Senate bad secret session of iye
hours, and have imprisoned Mr.. Nugstr
the correspondent oil the New York Her.
aid, for refusing to testify who furnished o
copy Of the Treaty for publication.
Senator Hale presented the petition Of
citizens Of New York. asking Congress
10 make report defining its position ~
to whether slavery ever had constiiu.
tional existence-laid on the table.
The resolution congralUIating thu PEG.
pie OF France, were then taken I'D. when
Mr.. Hale moved to amend by adding land
manifestiDg the sincerity Of their PROBES.
sions of liberty, emancipating the slaves
in all their colonies ~
Mr.. Calhoun moved to lay the resoIu. g
lions on the table, saying that he thouaA,
action on the part of the Senate at presen,
premature. II were better in his opinion.
10 wait until we ascerlain whether the
Republican Government was firmly es.
tabiished-at least we ought to avail; the
result OF the Constituent Convention.
Motion lost.
Mr.. Allen moved to make il the special
order foI the FIRST Monday in May.
q Mr.. Douglass opposed DELAY. What
credit would it be to US, or what good
would II do France. for us 10 wal, until
The struggle was over before expressing
our sympathy. No action was taken.
HoUsE.-The House was engaged on
the refnnding Bill. Nothing importan,
Iranspired. MIR. Hillard made a regular
Taylor speech.
WASHINGTON. April 6.
The Senate and House Of Representa-.
lives. in q body. attended the funeral Of
the Hon James A. Black.
SENATE--April THE Senate was
called to order at the usual hour. Sundry
memorials and petitions were presented
and referred.
Mr.. Niles moved TO take up the bill
which he had previously introduced, ex.
planning the iranking privilege Of mem.
hers OF Congress: which was passed
without amendment. 5-qf
| Mr.. flanagan, from the COMMITTEES
on Foreign Relations. reported back ,he
resolution rendering the congratulations
Of Congress to the people Of France. upon
the establishment Of 4 Republic. On
this resolution, an interesting debate
sprang up, in which Messrs. FoOte AND
; Allen participated.
Whilst MIR Allen was addressing The
Senate. q man sprang over the Re
por,ers Gallery on the Eagle over the
Vice Presidents Chair, and cried out, i
deny that mans right to speak for the
people of Ohio. His remarks were cut
short by the prompt action ofthe officers.
/ He UsE.-Mr Henley. from the COM
mittee on printing, reported in favor Of
printing ten thousand copies ofths cores
pondence between Gen. Scott and Mr.
Trisi. He spoke with great animation
in reply 10 Mr.. Clingman's late speech.
He was interrupted ION lesve) and inter
rogated b Mr. Clingman.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18
Court Of Inquiry in Mexico.

The Court commenced It's sessions on
he 18th ult.. at the National Palace.
The members of the Court were -
fellows: Brig. Gen. Nathan TowsOn,
President Brig. Gen. Caleb Gushing.
Col. w e. Beiknap; Capt. ]. o. Ridge
ly, Judge Advocate.
With regard to inquiries made by Gen.
eraI Scott on the opening Of the Court.
the Court decided thatGen. Scou's cl.arg-
es against Gen. Worth were not to bo
brough, up: that no other charges than
those preferred by Gen. Scott against
Gen. Pillow and Col. Duncan, and The
charges against Gen Scott, preferred By
Gen Worth. would be entertained or
made the sub;ec. of inquiry.
After the reading, by Gen. Scott. Of
remarks reduced to writing by him, in
relation to Gen. Worth, and Gen. WORMS
answer thereto by him. the Court decided
that all further action between Scott and
Worth. should await further instructions
from the War Department.
Gen. Scott then commenced his charg.
es against Gen. Pillow, which wefe ter
ribIy long,and terribly severe; attempting
IN short, to establish a character for pet.
tifogging, contemplate meanness. cow
ardice, braggadocio. &C.. &C.. as belong.
ing to Pillow.--the "Leonidas Letter."
and Gen. Pillows agency and direct in
reference in the matter, running through.
out all.
The examination Of witnesses for the
prosecution then proceeded, which con.
sumed the time Of the Court TO the 5ih
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18

n =
Z IFIRsT. Boat LOCKED THROUGH THE
'CANAL.-Yesierdsy afternoon the city
vas completely deserted. Every kind Of
conveyance was in requistion: and the
invariable answer at the Livery Stables
TO the "anxious inquiries" after horse or
buggy, was. "Gone TO- Bridgeport. Sir"
The heretofore quiet ''town'' Of Bridge
port, was alive with the youth and beau.
~ Of the city; and the cavaIcade going
and returning, presented an interesting
appearance
The Boat from Lockport. the GEy FRx.
decorated with flags and crowded with 10.
dies and gentlemen, was locked through
into the river at five o'clock. amid the
cheers of the assembled crowds. The
propeller, A Rossiier. which took down q
full! load Of passengers from THE city. i'm.
mediately after took her in tow, and at
half pas, seven o'clock, the Gen. Fry,
was floating in lake Michigan.
As the boats passed through the city il
was greeled with cheering. which vas
renewed at the different bridges. and
points at which the citizens we're collect
ed. Altogether there was considerable
excitement in the city. and eli appeared
rejoiced at the realization Of the lOnR
promised event-the. opening Of the llli.
nois and Michigan Canal Ch;c1go
Democrat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-04-18

The CANAL.-The completion Of this
work which has been anxiously looked for
during large portion of the last quarter
Of centniy, will take place in few days.
Navigation is now open between this
place and Chicago. The boat Gen. Fry,
which left Lockport on the OH inst.
locked through into the Chicago river at
o'clock on the same day. On her arri.
val al the city. addresses we're delivered
by the Mayor, Mr. Woodwork, G. D. A
Parks. esq. Of Lockport. and E. c. Fei.
lows, esq, Of this place. Every demon.
stration of JOY, was manifested by the CHI.
gems of Chicago. OH the arrival of the boat
as it was the approach of an event which
had been long desired. On Thursday
last the Gen. Fry returned to this place.
and was freighsed with wool by Messrs.
Matte son & Bradner. and departed for
Chicago, 1t is reported that navigation
between this place and Peru will he
opened in q lew days if no break in the
entertainments occur.