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The Lowell Courie gives the following account
Of an alleged successful attempt 70 navigate bal.
loon in the air, made by Capt. Taggart, at Lowell,
Massachusetts
"The balloon ascension of Mr.. Taggart, yestcr-
day, is represented as having been ominenuy sue
ccssfu and brilliant. The eronaut was desirous Of
demonstrating that he could ascend, and 80 guide
his machine as TO return, or moye 10 any given
point. For this purpose lie constructed an inn
meuoe balloon Of thirty-t three feet in diameter,
with attached, ten twelve feet long. To
the sides Uf the latter are attached two tranks,
which being turned by the hands operate large
fans against the currents Of air IL s the first bal
loon of the kind ever constructed aud this of
course was the first ascension, Mr.. TaRgart has
patented his invention Or improvement
"At four o'clock yesterday afternoon, be took
his scat in the and ascendcd In beautiful style
bearing of in tire direction Of Salem. He went
three miles over the hsrbOr at Salem, and then
turned about TO return TO Lowell, whence he start
ed. lie came back az far Middleton, and was 80
tired with working his wings or fans, that he
thought best 10 descend at that place, which ho did
in admirable style, at half past FIVE. lie returned
TO this city this morning. His highest point Of
ascent five miles. lie states that as he passed
the Bunker Hill monument IL appeared in the dis
tance about the size of man lie passed over a
shower apd while i. was raining beheath him. be
sat in hs completely encrusted with frost as If
he had Just emerged from n snow storm"
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From The Troy Whig.
Iron Business Of Northern New York.

The magnitude of the iron business of northern
New York, and the mineral capabilities of that wild
region, probably lees understood than any other
section of our country 80 long settled. The ap-
pendix Of the report of Mr. Carter the subject of
railroad on the west side Of Lake Champain,
sheds flood of light on the matter. Mr. Carter
confines himself to the counties of Essex and Clin-
ton The first estimate in relation to the iron trade
of the two counties, embraces the following table,
purportng to show the number of forge fires with
in their respective territories.
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A PPLICATION 10 be made at Mrs DUVALL'S,
IA on Missouri avenue, corner OF n street, WASH
IseTos, ID. G. After the experience Mics ScoTT has
had in teaching in Seminaree, both South and
West, sho is confident she will give satisfaction TO
those who favor her with their patronage.
May 7-f
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j. III. TATUN, ARTIST,

j. II. TATUM, ARTIST,
STUDIO in the Capitol, near the Library of the
- House of Representatives.
Lovers of Art are requested to call and examine
his specimens.
Sent 5-tf
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By this estimate it appears that the present erec-
tons in the two counties capable of producing
about 80 900 tons of iron per annum, very large
portion of which would make its egress to market
over the contemplated railroad
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DHILIP BARTos KEY
PRINTERS, AND BINpERs,


WAREHOUSE, Nos. 20 and 81 Gold st.-Nian
w uiactory, corner Of Broome and Sheriff sts,
New York.s
The subscribers offer for sale Of their ownman-
ulacturc, their improved patent Single and Double
Cylinder Printing Presses, for newspaper andibook
work Card Printing Machines, Proof Presses
Hydraulic Presses, with wrought iron Cyhnders-
Gcored and other Standing Presses also, Litho-
graphic and Coppcrplate Presses, Binders' mate
rias, &c. Sci Chases, Cases, Gallcys, Furniture,
Stands, Imposing Stones, &c &c, constantly on
hand, and every article necessary for a complete
Printing Office, including Type and Ink, furnished
on the most favorable terms. Printers, publishers
and others, wishing to establish Newspaper,
Book or Job Office will be furnished with esti-
mate for the same, detail, if desired Machinery
made TO order or drawings Iron and brass Cast
ings 10 order. They also manufacture superior
steel mill, pit cross-cut, circular and other
Saws, supply OF which they keep constantly on
hand. X HOE co.
n. y. Proprietors Of newspapers who will insert
the advertisement three times and send us a mum
Der of their paper containing IT. wi qe emitted 20
payment on purchasing Of us four times the
amount Of their bill Jan. 2o-u
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THE SYSTEM, VIE:
Scrofuia, or Kings EDa; Rheumatism, Obstinate
Citaneous Erupfions PinlpeS, or Pusfllles on u.e
Face; Biotches; Biles; Chronic Sore Eyes; Ring
Vorm or Tsfter; Scald Head; Enlargement and
Pain Of the Bones and Joints; Stubborn Ulcers;
Syphiiitic Symptoms; Sciaiica, Lumbago; and
diseases arising from an injtidcious use Of lMe'-
curry; Acitites, or Dropsy; Exposure, Imprudence
IN Life; also. Chronic Constitutional Disorders
This medicine has acquired very extended and
established reputation wherever it has been used,
based entirely on its own merits which Its superior
efficacy has alone sustained. The unfortunate vic
tim of hereditary disease, with swollen glands con-
tracted sinews, and bones half carious, has been
restored to health and vigor. The scrofulous pa
tient, covered with ulcers, oathsome to hmse If
and his attendants has been made whole. Hun
dreds of persons, who had groaned hopelessy for
years under cutaneous and glandular disorders,
chronic rheumatism, and many other complaints
sprngng from arrangement of the secretiye or
gans and the circulation, have been raised as it
were from the rack of disease, and now, with re-
generated constitutions, gladly testify to the ef-
cacy of this inestimable preparation.
"TRUTH is STRANGER THAN FICTION"
The attention of the reader is called to the fol-
lowing astonishing cure, effected by the use OF
Sands Sarsaparilla:
This is to certify that have colorcd n
who has been afflicted for the last five years with
scrofua, and all the remedies used had no effect
in arresting the progress OF the complaint; on the
contrary, she constantly grew worse: and alter
| expending between $40 and $50 with physicians,
besides using other popular remedies without sue
cess, till the disease had eaten away the cartilage
of her nose, made its appearance on various paris
of her body, and had finally commenced its ravag,s
in the roof of her mouth.
In this dreadful situation, with the prospect of
death staring her in the face, l stated her case TO
DIR. Disosway, the agent for Sands Sarsaparlla in
Newbern, n. c., by whom was advised to use
that article; and TO my surprise, and that Of my
neighbors, to whom her case was known, after
using four and a half bottles, she restored 10
perfect health and that in the space OF three weeks,
and was able 10 work in two weeks from the time
she commenced taking it,
In witness of the truth off this statement ! have
hereunto affixed my name, this 18th day of Sep
tember, lS41.
JOSEPH McCOTTER, J. p.
Mouth of Ncuse River, Craven CO., N. c.
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GCRIPTpRE MANUAL, alphabetically and
- systematically arranged, designed 10 facilitate
the finding Of proof-teris. by Charles Simmons.
1 vol.
June 2s FRANCk TAYLOR
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fINO HENT.-The whole, or part, of comfort
i ably FURNISHED HOUSE can be had by a
genteel family, on very moderate terms, IL imme
date application 10 made on street, between 18th
and 18th, north side, enc door from iztn
June l6--u
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These, when in full operation are capable of pro-
ducng $4,000 tons Of iron per annum.
This estimate Is incorrect to Essex county
and we give list which, says the Keesvile Repub
iican, though made from memory and not certain
to contain all it should is much the truth,
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WANTED..By Lady every way competent
w TO teach Music the Piano Forte and
Guitar, a situation in some Seminary south or
west though the former would be preferred. She
has much experience in her profession, having
been employed in several OF the most respectable
Seminariics The most unquestionable references
given as to character and capacity.
Any communication addressed, post paid, to o.
p, Washington city post office, will be promptly
attended to- Feb. l9tf
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PROSPECTUS
"THE SOUTHERN PRESS"

A n ASSOCIATION of sixty three members OF
"A Congress, Senators and Representatives, have
constituted the undersigned a committee TO super
intend the establishment OF a Southern fress AT
Washington city, to be devoted TO the exposition
and defence Of southern rights and institutions, the
dissemination of correct information as to northern
policy, and the course OF political affairs generally,
without reference TO the old party lines oi wing
and Democrat. Arrangements are now IN pro-
eress promptly 10 insure the issue OF such paper,
under the title of
.sThe Southern Press"
for the conduct of which suitable editors have been
engaged who will also receive the aid OF number
of eminent and able contributors.
There will be both TRI-wEEKLY and WEEKLY
issue, the latter to contain substantially the same
matter AZ the former, and intended 10 reach those
points Of the country whose mail iacihtes are nm
tied.
DAILY issue will be added hereafter, should
be deemed advisable or necessary by the press and
people of the southern States.
The paper will not be erciusiueiy Pohtlcal, Dut
will embrace on its broad sheet the general news oi
the day, domestic and foreign, by mail and tcle-
graph, commercial and agricultural intelligence,
literary criticisms, original essays, literary ana
miscellaneous and, in short all those items oi gen
eral interest the collected aggregate oi which con
stItutes the interesting and valuable newspaper.
Great care will be taken 10 give full and correct
reports of the proceedings and debates in both
houses Of Congress, as well az the ACTON oil the
local legislatures the southern question
limited number only Of advertisements VIII be
received the main object being to furnish a large
amount of reading matter
The paper will be printed on a sheet equal In
size TO those of the other Washington papers, and
the material will be procured especially for the
purpose, r, =,
lis confidently hoped that every true friend to
the South will aid in procuring subscribers, and
forward the names, with the amount subscribed, TO
some southern representative at Washington, forth
with.
Postmasters are authorized by law to remit sub
scriptions free Of postage.
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A CARD.-The subscriber, member of the
N former Commission on Mexican claims, will
be in Washington in the course of the month OF
November, and offers his services to claimants un-
der the treaty. He will attend to any other busi-
with which he may be trusted, especially from
the South. Those desirous of obtaining his
vices will please to address Andrew Wylie, esq
Washington city.
Nov. 5-dtf H. M. BRACKENRlDGE.
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Ort- Editors and papers friendly to the enterprise
will please publish ths prospectus, which will en-
title them 70 an exchange with the newspaper. All
who comply with this request will send copy OF
the paper containing II To the committee.
WAsHISeToS, May %, 1850. June
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BRILLIANT LOTTERIES
FOR JULY, 1850
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SORE THROAT.

Mouth of Neuse River, Craven CO., N. c.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
Conspiracy to ASSaSsiRate the President Of
France.
PANS. Feb. |

4 Young man. shopman TO q trades
man IN Paris, after robhing his employer,
took part IN the instruction of June, / g.
is. and being arrested was condemned by
the Court Martial to transportation. This
man returned to Paris short time ago
among the amuesterial insurgents, but
was denounced to the Police by his form
or employer, and taken into custody. I'm
med.ately after his arrest, either from the
computations Of conscience, or with a
view to obtain favor by the revocation OF
an important secret, he informed the Po-
lice that while he was at the hulks he and
his companions formed themselves into a
secret society, one Of the objects Of which
was the assassination Of the President, III
the event of their regalning their liberty.
GA arriving in Paris, they determined
to follow up their instructions and, as it
was considered more prudent that the
work Of murder should be entrusted to a
single person, lots were drawn to decide
on the individual The charge fell to the
man in question, and the conspirators sub
scribed a sum Of Psf, to purchase the lee
cssarv weapons 1t was determined that
this man should 90 to the italian Opera
House on night when Louis Napoleon
was to visit that theatre, and he did so, ar
med with pistol and a poniard; but the
President did not make his appearance
Other opportunities Of assasinating the
President having presented themselves, the
consplrators charged their agent with want
Of courage or want Of zeal, and threatened
him with personal violence if he did not
.ssgttifiz- ~ r4.-- tEajl. llop into affpnt He
says that he began to repent Of the part
that nc had taken in this atroeious project
and was seriously thinking Of making rev
Citations when his arrest for robbery took
place
4 search was made at his lodging, and
there the pistol and poniard were found
thus afording 50 far proofof the correct
ness Of his story, and that on his revela
tions eleven Of his aeeomplecs have been
arrested.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
HENRY CLAWS SPEECH.

The papers are full of enthusiastic descrip-
tsns by Washington correspondents, of the
SPLENDID burst of patriotism by Mr.. CLAY, in
reply to Mr. FooTR We quote enc FROM the
Cincinnati .ftlas:
WAsHISGTos, Feb. Is.
Every tongge in this city, last evening was
busy over the magnificent outburst of paseiet-
,sm, from Henry Clay. yesterday, shs brief
es, possible sketch Of which, | sent you, with
the hope that the Call report woul6 be in the
morning paper here. But no report can lif
itself lI ,eihe towering GRANDEUR, sha Saminr
eve, the oatSaretehed arm. The exfen ded mus
Gle, she radi ns air, the. sublime inner II
Which he Numbered ferth III all the sweetness
of his organ tone IL know AZ S1uth. owe
allegiance to no South i belongto the Union
first and then Il Kentucky, 1t withered al
the plottcrs OF a S outhern confcderacy, whe
heard him. 1t actually made thcna tremble.
Such General at the head OF battalion
though 20 years ofage. ould carry II through
a forest oE buyonefs. The reason why Mr.
Clay manifested SO much feeling, was because
he had been t2untcd oxer and over again,
though being slvaeholdeE, and belonging to
saveho4ling Sate-wi'h willingness TO sac
riice the South 10 the admis> ION Of CalorI b.
Such was the thrilling effect OF bis exclama-
ton, that Mr. Webster, even, is reported TO
have paid him the compliment of say ing, you
improve in eloquence, Slr you uFe L young
er man thun ever. I1,is a
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
Sheriff Sale

T2T virtue Of an Execution issued from the office
ID Of the clerk Of the circuit court in and for the
coanty Of Iowa state of Wisconsin and 20 me direct
cd delivered against the goods and chattels lands
and teuements of John /. ONeill, David w Jones
and Francis J Damn, and in favor of Jesse Morri-
son. ] have levied upon and seized the following
described real ertate as the property OF David W
Jones. VIZ: he west half Of the southwest or
OF section number -, the southeast quarter and
east half Of the southwest quarter of section no
u also the east half of section no %, and the
est half OF the northwest quarter of section no
%, all in township no. north, Of range no. l.
east Of the fourth principal meridian, in the coun
~ Of iowa state Of Wisconsin. and shall expose
to sale al public vendue TO the highest bidder for
cash. all the right title and interest the said David
w. Jones had in said lands, on the goth day Day
a. y. 1919, al any time since at the front door
Of the Court House. in the village of Mineral
Po;nto on Saturday the 27th day Of .4pr AID. 1850,
between the hours of 9 O'Clock, A. NJ, and o.
clock P. NJ OF said day to satisfy the said writ and
costs. LEVI STERLING, Sheriff
S.er{f 5 0fTeo, Iotea County Wisconsin.
Mineral Point,
AaToh 18th, 1880 [no3w6l
WAsUHuRSE & WooDNAS, .7;t'ys for PIf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
TaE Notice.

~ OFFICE is hereby given, that shall,
IN on theseeona Tuesday of pril next,
commence selling at the Court House, in
the village Of Mineral Point, in the Coun-
ty of iowa and State of Wisconsin, at pub
lie auction, so much of each tract of the
following described lands as shall remain
unpaid on that day, as may he necessary
for the payment of the taxes, interest and
lcharees thereon SAID sale to be open be
tween the hours of 9 o'clock in the fore
noon and four o'clock in the afternoon of
each succeeding day, until all shall be sold
JOHN McNAIR.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
Fire.

The house occupied by the family Of Mr..
FUILER (of the SenfineL,) corner Of Mason and
Jackson SITS. caught FIRE yesterday afternoon
about o'clock, and was nearly Destroyed
Most Of the furniture was saved, except that
in the upper part Of the house. A most disa-
greeabIe storm was raging at the time, not
wi.hstanding which, the different fire compa-
MES were promptly on the ground, doing good
setvice.-Ccm. (,uiLl .4dr.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
California.
WASHBURNE d WO0DMAY,
rsri-nr Pint

IAKE this method of announcing 70 their friends
that NJ. Woodman viii leave here about the mid
die OF May next, Uia New York and Panama for
California, where he will give his attention to all
matters Of business that may be entrusted to his
charge. lie expects to be IN Sacramento City by
the first Of august, ana viii be prepared to furnish
relnttances 10 this region Of country and the At
.antc Cities, aud 10 transact all business which
may be placed in his hands
The business Of the firm at Mineral Point will
be conducted as heretofore
Mineral Point, &a-ca ! 5, 1850 Fn23u1
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
DAGUEEsgs OTYPES,
OF UyRIVaLEB REALTY.

A. HES LEB has arrived in Mineral Point, and
would respectfully cauth attention of all those
who want IkeuesSes of themselves and friends
TO cL. on him 1t n: Court Room, bef,re the Ist
Monday in April The sitting of the Court at
ne VIII prevent him from occupying the room
longer. All work done by him Is warranted in
the best styles of the art, and not surpassed in
the world Call and see.
Mineral Point March II, 1850 Tn23u1
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
BY TELEGRAPH.
Reported for the Wisconsin Tribune.
Great Fire in Buffalo.

March 10
Our city has been visited with tie most
detructivc FIRE that has occurred in long
the About ten o'clock this morning
tt basement Of Stewartfs Recess, above
tie American Hotel vas discovered to be.
OF fire, Soon aftcr, the whole building
vs. IN flames No damage to the .sdioin-
IN buildings was apprehende3until about
three o'clock, when the wind increased to
a gale and the flames were carried to the
ref OF the American Hotel In short
TINE the whole Of this splendid building
H1s one sheet Of fame, and it was appa-
rnt that tie eatire Block must be destroy
e4 The buildings on the opposite of
\ n Street were found TO Be On FIRE
Ipe wind carried the flames across this
sUect, and twelve or fourteen terements
or Clinton Street, Between Main and
Washington SITS. were quickly destroyed
ssid great fears wore entertained that Ste
vq.son's extensive livery stable would
aso burn, but they were only PARTIALLY
bvrHed While the iiremea were craploy-
ed IN arrcstipg the flames in this quarter,
Ia Faycttc Street Church was seen to be
luHamcs The church was on the opposite
side of the Park and n great i stance from
Hotel The flames At this moment Pre-
seatcd an appearance og awful grandeur.
Two sides 81 a street, and one square be-
log entirely one grand sheet of fame -
The church and the handsome dwelling Of
ar Davidson, on the corner Of La Fay
cite and Washington SITS; the livery sta
bic Of Nr G-n, and other buildings
in that direction were laid in ashes. Tie
Court House on the soath side Of the
square. was in flames several times. but
wa saved From the American Hotel,
the flames spread down Main st. destroy
ING in Their course She splendid building
known as the Hall the Canada store. and
and all the stores - No I29. Main st
Several houses IL Pearl St were also des-
tr5red Amid the confusion ard excite
ment that prevailed of course unable to
estimate the loss It cannot be less than
$500 00e Too much praise cannot be
given to sle Fire Department at Buffalo,
for taeir great eEcrtiou against immense
odds, as water was very scarce and the
wind was lrirltilll
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-03-15
Torn 6 Range , p

Tomn Range ?.
G ! sw and g sell l 10
west half southeast or 90
0 nth east n0rth-easf - > 10
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-22
A Splendid FORTUNE MAY BE GAINED
BY AN OUTLAY OF f10 OR rs.
METROPOLITAN PORTRAIT CLUB.

OWces-86, AE50ny Road, London, England.
FMNtlE Directors beg to announce that there will be
entered for the forthcoming GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those honorable
principles which have hitherto given great sastac
on and secured to the above Association such extensive
patronage; and that while the past success and high
estimation in which the Club is held are subjects of
pleasing congrauaton to the projectors they encourage
endeavours for still further development OF their plan.
extended to the Portraits of all Horses that entered
for each particular Race-non- starters well as win
ners and starters The following list is now open -
1000 members to each class first class tl0 second do.
t5 third do. FL. Parties can have more shares
in each either Of the different classes. Those mem
bers who draw the Portraits OF first second and third
Horses the other starting Horses also those that not
the following prizes The drawing will take place ten
day be fore the aces
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-22

IA DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR
THIGH Remit have for rent two very desirable family
residences one situated on Marshall street, between 9Th
Marshall and Clay streets. To good tenants the rent
will be reasonable. For terms apply to
fe 81 JAMES BOSHER.