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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-07

TAKIEG THE CENSUS" Madam, will you
please inform me of the number of inhabitants in
this house 2n
"Sir ~ .-..-t
"The population in this mansion"
"Well, there is eight in the room over head"
How many |"
Eight"
Are they all adults"
&c No; they all Smiths except two boarders"
Smiths black or white smiths, madam 2"
sid have you know don't live in a house with
niggers."
Al didn't allude to color-I meant their calling."
so, that's it is it? Well if you had heen here
last night you'd have found out, for they was call
ing the watch as loud they could scream.'
Madam, | merely wish to know how many
people you have in this house, and what theydo
for living" @
Yes, yes, now understand. Well, let me see,
there's the two Mullinses-that's one
That makes two, madam
Well you know best count cm yourself.p
1T is my business 10 inquire, madam"
"Wel, you had better attend to it, them and not
bother me.n
Madam, | am out with the census, and--n
"Well, you act out Of senses, l should think, to
come into my house asking such questions"
4" Il is in accordance with an act of Congress,
madam
"Well, you tell Mr.. Congress, or whatever his
name is, that he acts very foolish, sending you
round, axing such shaller silly questions"
The man left
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/ Il. STUART, Bsadsr ana ;Lgtger, at I01 Julia
T. street. q. Contracts for BUILDING, FINISHING or
kGPAlRING, executed with fidelity and dispatch. JOB
bING Of all kinds, done to Oie. wi h promptness Resi-.
9gnGe, Commercial Hotel. eV SASH-DOORS and
BLINDS made to order. ly23 6mdSW
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Resoioed, That the Mayor be- and is hereby, authorized
and requested after having given ten days notice in the off,
cial paperof this Municipality, to sell at public auction
the lowest bidder, the contsact for building Brick Engine
house, Stable, e.h0use, Trough for Philadelphia
Fire Co No. u, lot Of ground Common street be-
tween St Paul and GrOnde streets. owned by this Mnnie
file in the Surveyors Office the work to be done without
delay, in good and substantial mauner to the satisfaction
of the Surveyorand Fire Committee the give
bond and security twice the amount of his cOnac for the
full and faithful performance of the work ''r
(Signed,l JAMES IL. CALDWELL, President.
Approved May 30 1885,
(Sinned.l A, ID, CROSSMAN, Mayor,
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IsTORAGE........s STORAGE,

opIEANS NJ 4 pEIIoiITSES III 1iGensins strsst ;,s,
~ a5ODe Jlsq, and Foueher street. betgsen iia and
and the public that he has had :" double flooring with all
the recent improvements laid in portion Of his pEinepal
equal point Of safety from damage, if not superior to
very best Warehouse in the city. His price for storage viii
also room for the storage of every description of Merchandise
say bnk Of 30 COO barrels; which viii always be taken at
the lowest rates.
~ Tobacco and olheE merchandise bslsd spa qpaeksd
at tks shortest notice. tn@ eml GEO, B. BEARD,
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MAYORALrY OF NEw ORLEANS,
May 81, 1850: 4

COUNCIL OF MUNICIPALITY No. two
~ Sitting of May s. 1S50R That the Mayor be-
and hereby authorized and requested after having given
ten days notice in the official paper Of this Municipality, to
sell according to the of the 18th section of passed
by the Legislature of the State of louisiana approved March
49, 1885, the for making the following repairs add
tons, alterations to the engine houses hereinafter
merated in accordance with plans and specifications
file in the Surveyors Office. All the work to be done in
good and substantial manner to the satisfaction of the Sur
yeyor and Fire Committee, and the contractor enter into
bond and security in twice the amount of his contract for the
faithful performance of bis work. The whole OF said work
be done prior the LIST OF October.
Engine House No. Ion Hunter stfeet-FoOr of House
be tagged plank floor stable repairs roof to
stop LEAKS house and premises be painted and white
washed stone bridge over gutter in front of house.
Engine Mouse No. 2-Tch0upltOulas street. Additional
stable with roof that, and Hose House;
door frames VIII ere necessary; painting and whitewashng
Engine House No. 5-Girod street-Addtiona story to
stable renewal OF stair case to outside of house yard to be
EHgine House No. 6-Notre Dame street-Repairs to
roof copper CUTTERS to building
Engine Co. No 13-Perdido street.-Bulding of two
story brick stable OF lots construction Of
ough fifty feet long, on iron supporters, plan OF that OF
Engine No. ..
Protection Hose Compdnp-Grod streetAdditiona story
to stable yard TO be laid with flags doorway to house 10 be
wdeued.
Louisiana Hose COmpany-Perdido street-Repairs to
roof of stable.
Hook and Ladder CopFdny--Girod street.-Contnuaton
of building to wal widening of front door removal Of
(sgnedS JAMES II. CALDWELL, President.
Approved May 30, 1850.
(Sgned,) A. ID. CROSSMAN, Mayor.
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pUBLIC BATHS-FRESl
Inll Warm and Ternnarnta

CGFFiNiGi' GtFFPI ii'i AND n SHAVING. siHiii y Ats
by STEPHEN w. RODGERS,
NO. l62 Gravler street, between
u aron u e and = hillip p a
streets.
mV3l If
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EXCHANGE ON NEW YORK-Bills at five to
ii j" '3t 33SaS 81 ELLIOTT III x co.. "a erSN~ Il,
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(tOOR & CALDWELl., Steam OakHm .Mannfae
~ tursrs, Cypress Grove Mills, Of Calope and
Howard streets. Second Municipality, Eeworeans e.
Prizes. 60 Orders left at EDGELL MULFoRD x Co e.
u Poydras street, at the Mills, will be punctuay
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-07

w \: T:xai a. hsIiiL' 7I'''H'" at La"' henderson,
Refer tS@Cummings, Stewart & Co, Rev Dr. Scott
Baker, Lusk X Co., New Orleans; Bradford Il Sanders,
c1ngh EIIstn, John I. BLOCKER, Moble, Ala nl6d& w
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FRESH CORN MEAL

THE subscribers have opened Depot of the Orleans
Steam Corn Mills, at the COAL YARD, corner of st.
Charles and Julia Streets where orders for fresh Ground
Corn Meal, Grts, Cracked Corn, and Oil Cake will be
promptly attended to.
mh.9 II q w, THOMPSON & co
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NJ BRADNER SMITH, General Commission WeT.
esg1f 81 GRAy1ER STREET IS Comnissioned TO take
minister Oas, and take Testimony and Proof of Demands,
R{ appointment Of the Governor Of the following States viz
LELAND, i5'ILtlA Mp ,GoNNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW yER
SlG 81, vi, PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, MICHIGAN, WIS
TuGKYt TENNESSEE, NO. CAROLYN A, soUTH
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RATHs !! BATHsGThe !

ID that the sDlendid BATHS,
recently erected on EgcHhpgs
.4ticB, corner Of Bienvilje street !,
are now in operation. The Rath
Rooms for HOT, COLD or
SHOWER B ATH S are well
lighted and admirably ventilated,
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-06-07

TI'0 PLANTERS AND BUILDERs.-A. BROWN
IL IL co, Dealers in gu kinds Of BunbeT--Cypress,
White and Yellow Pine, Mahogany, Black Walnut, Oak,
sand and Fire Brick. 32O MAGAZINE sTEET, NRw Or
LEANS. STEAM SAW-MILII, NATCHEz, MISS.
~ Orders for all kinds of Cypress Lumber, delivered any
where on the Mississippi River below Natchez, at short
arr: ,yd 3mW
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BUSINESS CARDS.

pJlG, MIR ~ co. Commission Merchants, No. SO
81. Louis street, New Orleans. anll 1y
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FOREIGN POTTS.

Ia FOR LaYEHPOoI-The A Br ship TARA.
AN3z WIN. uamiltpn, nzer, wild have immediate dis
1 patch for the above port. For freight or passage,
apply TO the Captain on board, or TO -. -, -
jef JOHN II. ELLIOTT, % Gravier St
"a. FOR RIIVERPOOIe-The Al bark EX PRESS,
AaHE Capt Whtly. will have dispatch for the above
n,sz1sas port. For freight Of provisions apply to
G. w. OLIVER, % st. Charles street.
myi5 or KLINGENDER co.
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lkk1sA ~ Jesse Johnson master-For Nashville, Clarke
- vile, Canton. Eddyville, Smthlard, Paducah
Memphis-Then new magnificent and sglft-runnng passenger
steamer AMERICA. is now in port. and will positively
DAY. the sih June, at O'Clock For freight pas
having unsurpassed accommodations, apply
TO T. b. SMITH, 80 Magazine street.
esH The Americas accommodations unsurpassed by
any boat the Western waters She is provided with
splendid Bathrooms. State rooms be secured app
cation the Agent e7
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\ GERNON. Notary Pubiic, 4 o Royal street (odiee
near the POsoffce. ana 3m Irn5in"
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ID OPE-l00 coils in siore for sale by
II mh2s GEO. o, TAYLOR co. 70 Magazine st
RLUE LICK WATEH-At the FALCON HOUSE,
ID bV the hbL gallon or glass my10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21
THE LEGISLATURE.

Nothing OF any importance was done in the
House OF Delegates, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day Mr.. Dunn Delegate from Washington
has resi- gned his seat. alleging as reason the
necessity of his proceeding to New Mexico, to
assist IN The recovery of his sister, Mrs. Taylor
who has fallen into the hands of the Indians
Inc debate on the Covington and Allegheny Rail
Road nc was continued. The Times says that, on
Wednesday:
IN me House OF Delegates, The Covington and Aie-
ehany R,rond Bill was under consideration. Messrs.
Patrick, Wickham, Bnrwell. Srother and Ferguson
SPIKE IN favor Of The passage of the bill, and Messrs'
Duhe' Newman and Stova opposed il. Without con-
c"dIng his remarks. Mr. Ferguson gave way to mo
non I" lay the bill the table, and make it The order oil
me aay Tor To day. at l2 O'clock which being agreed '
The House transacted other business Of no special
importance, and soon afterwards ajIourned.'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

Som" little excitement was manifested, IN the louise
Of Delegates Tuesday, by the development of opposition
10 this bill. by Mr. Srgor, of Ezlheth City, and Mr.
B0sd Of w she. Tho friends If he measure il seems
were prepared for Nj Segars cour,ein support Of winch
he delivered vety impressive speech of the main points
of which we shall present a sketch hereafter. But Mr.
Boyd announcement Of his pntpl~e against the
bill was received with surprise by its pairons-
Mn Price, Of Gfernhf"r. expressed his astoaishmen
in very warm ierms irmlng hat Mr.. Boyd had gone
with The friends of lha bill from The commencement
and had never before hnted his purpose Of voting against
H. Mr.. Boyd declared that although h1 had until very
recently, been in favour of the ll thorough examn-
alton ot lis bearings npon the existing interests of the
State aud uls intrinsic merits had ausad h 10 change
his opnlnn. aud he of thosa who had the firm
ness In confess such change II Mr.. B,yd's views are
participated in by other members from his OF the
State. the hill will scarcely pass Rich Times
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21
HUNGARIAN FNIIES

Ihe Ex-Governor of Comorn Ladislas Ujhazi,
Cor Pragay, Major Damburghy, Capt Vaisz, Capt.
1Jhazl and Capt. Uznay accom- panied BY Dr..
kratzer, late Professor of Modern Languages in
the University of Virginia, arrived in Washing.
ton on Monday last. They called the next day
upon Mr.. Secretary Clayton, by whom they were
cordially received. They were then conducted
oy MIR. Clayton 10 the White House, to pay their
respects to the President who received them
with great kindness. Gov Ujhaz addressed the
President in the Hungarian tongue a, some length
DIR. krallzer translating. The Presidents an
swer was most feeling and appropriate. The par
'y then proceeded to the Capitol, where they
were introduced into the privileged seats of the
Senate, by Mr.. CLAY.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

.,... Washington, Jan. lilh 1850.
DOCUMENTS OF THE REY ABDJiC'rIoN
CASE-GENn. 1AYLOR'S THREAT OF
NAR-T. BuTIER KINGS INSTRUCT
-GFN'L HOUSTON ON SLAVERY Sc

The papers sent To the Senate, relation 10 the Rev
abduction ease, are very vuluminous. presume il is
not known generally. that The President by an order
slgned ON the 9th day pt the present month revoked tho
srsquatre of Don Carlos de Espana, the Spanish Can.
sui at New Orleans. The document was communicated
to-day.
~ appears from the papers sent, that the President
N 'ne highest and most decided in relation to tn.
abduction nl Key. Zen. Campbell was instructed la IN
form the Captain General of Cuba that sucb an ou,r,,
aud violation ot the sovereignty of III. n,ied St,tes u
really committed by the Spanish or Cuban authorities M
e' sa"ctoh o connivance, and satisfactorily and
promptly aoned, will be regarded by the President as
J"'''aoe and sufficient cause fr bringing The gray.
matter 10 me attention Of Congress- with view Ia as
cefa'h,as Inc occasion might demand Under the cir
eunsances they proved To be as ALLEGED the Presi
denl would not hesitate 10 recommend iumsdiaf,
tcdr
have m doubt that Gen. Taylor was in earnest. and
wat u prompt attJnemeni had been made he w,uld
nave summoned Congress and recommended declara-
."n "i war The President. it is well known, is not
himself averse 10 the annexation of Cuba provided il
De accomplished in an honorable manner
The instructions OF 'Thos Butler KIM ara before The
fnnSe, and the whole Thing is found To be mares nest
The President did not undertake TO dictate Ia the peope
III california. or Ia advise them in regard la slavery
re "''ted such aid and protection his limited au-
thnrity would aliw
bu still there is no doubt that with prudent forecast
the President promoted the adoption Of State con,,
'"t,on and forms OF government a means of adusnu
rather evadng the question the power of Congress
t. prohibit slavery in a territory
The resolution offered to-day. by Gen. Houston i,
timely and significant. The dtclarauu that the pruhi
e'ion or establishment of of slavery by he people I the
",''"'es III ,her state governments, shall not be an
objection to their admsso,,in into the Union, will 90 far
10 remove any exsing-or future difficulties
Rather Lazarne, native of ConsIapnop,e aud ,
ttonan Catholic priest, who is travelling for inf,fna
'o" III 's country. visited the capital this morning
ION
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

uI-,n til. & ts-r,n.nt. ~hi.h e-iim,l.d ainnun
la ffiy iiiu>and ditr. IL has f.il fnin til. city,
The uhjsc Of III. Senatorial caucus i, 10 get nd nf
Sargent, who said al-o Ia be In lhe slue serape 5
Brown.
resolution will pr ha " be introduced in the Senate
io-nnfow The fnle 10 elect officers SESSION.
= Cor NJ J. Com. .4drpiiser.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

+ o n e I G. N
ARRIVAL 0fTHE CANADA.
TWO UEEKs LITER From EURo PE.

inoiier Reroion IN Austria .ldrnce in Cotton ana
Efom.
IhIir.x n =. Jan -.
The steamer Cambria arrived hsf" at 10 A. NJ. 10
day. She expire iced very bad weather The voyage
She briggs l03 passengers.
The Cum market exhibited moderate tone Of i'm.
provemeut
American securities were finn.
Their no political news OF moment from England
The Parliament OF England 10 meet the Sd oi
February.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Cotton has advanced one farming general descrp
lions since the departure II the last stenner. Far p
lands sell a, 3-sj. Moble ID and Orleans u = 81
wiih upward tendency.
Wheat has advanced iwo pence per 20 lbs.
Fmo brands American Flour selling at 25s.;
binary 23s Cd.
Corn. white was bringing 90 to 3os yellow 90 To
%
The Bullion in the Bank Of England is 100000
pounds sefIug-a fact unprecedented in the annals OF
he Bank
Rebellion in Serria The accounts received from
Vienna and b. him. In The 22d u, safe that rebellion
# formidable character had broken oul in Servn and
Sclayona. The Military along The boundaries are up IN
against the Austrian Government. The Sclavon-
ian and Sefvan boundary regiments have fevolleJ and
raised The cufIon Of the Turkish frontier that their
rear is fully secured. Their assured beforehand OF
all support, circumstance winch will cumplicate be-
tween Austfia and the Porte. The boundary regiments
which have revoked. among The oravest aud hardest
soldiers IN The Austrian service.
The chief movement is In tie Servian. Peerwsrden
aud " eicck Military districts. which are rxaspefated
nj being excluded from The Woodschai. The military
force al The rebels is estimated 10000, and is ,ury
sweed by desefih,ns ftnn the Austrian regiments In
Po'etwafdens, Ess'y, &c.
Il Is stated thai Russia has been intriguing Ia get up
this nsnrrecinn in order IN have both Austria and Tur
key entirely defendant upon hera pfouf Of which is
that Russian agitation Is daily proving more open and
daring aud he ncredlbe activity Of The n1enls of thai
power leads In the conclusion thai sangulpaty enan
element will speedily break oui between Russia aud
Turkey.
The Prince Of Sew has already refused To pay the
tribute duo To the P"fle Of "a 900 ducas. and The
ming uf all male adults is being carried with the
greaies, p'ssols activity, mlthOu, any one knowing
where the come from
India and China The papers report uninterrupted
quiet ~ he whole oil luda. The Governor Gen was
expected 10 leave fur England.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

" We find in the Enquirer, of the 10TH in
slant an able editorial article, of two columns in
length upon the relative merits of Rail Roads
and canals Astounding in statistics and prescott
ing the advantages of the latter in about as impo.
sing shape as we have any where seen in The
same compass. We DO not propose to 90 into the
"'ScuSS'on' or TO controvert any of the positions
assumed We content ourselves, at present, with
giving an extract, quoted in the article, from the
annual report presented on the 4th instant bv tbe
president and Directors Of the Philadelphia and
heaa'hg hall Road Having lately taken occasion
10 infer The superiority of Rail Roads from the fact
that the Reading Road had, during the mast war
carried TO market nearly double the number of tons
mat the Schuylkl Navigation COMPANY did
ana having no disposition to mislead the public
nina on the subject, we deem ourselves bound 10
present me statement of the Rail Road Directo-
ry' which II must be confessed is not very con.
elusive as TO The superiority we claimed
Inc msnagershay ave to congratulate the pronri
'S upon The tact. that satisfactory Advancement has
nfeh ELECTED with TIE Schuylkill Navigation Comn,ny
ny winch the rlvashp. detrimental To the interests If
o'h mas ceased. and just compensation for tho
service rendered will he obtained.
The low rate Of tolls charged by the Canal Comp,n,
u",@ 'n' past year, OF necessity required either rednc
'.on oV ths Company Abandonment Of lama nor
uh 9" the trade. 70 suffer it t. be diverted evsn e.
ne was not thought t. be consistent with the perm.nen,
interests 'i TINS company, and temporary loss to the rov
enue has ensured. This, however will he obvi,,,d for
The future, as has been stated" "
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21
New YoaK, Jan. IA.
Eurihcr Aeirs In Mr GnnnaIn


The subject ut the annexation Of Canada 10 the I'M
ted States is producing some t,ik. The Monng Adver
User says Canaa has under consideration the question
of dssevefance between the mother country aud Canad
an Pfuylnces, The conclusion IL thai England would
be actual loser The threats carried execution
but great gamer. The maintenance ot thai part Of
colonial possessions nearly three hundred thousand
pounds annually"
Coz. James Watson Webb Minister TO Ausra, has
.rrlvrd al Liverpool the ship Yorkshire on route for
Vienna, 10 assume his diplomatic duties at that Court
lNDIA.-1he accounts fiom India Of The must
cheering chatacter Large orders have arrived for the
manufacturing districts, which leads to the hope that
The new year Will Commence with highly improved pos
poets. Almost every loom in L4n.ashre is buslly
employed.
CHINA.-An English ship of war. stationed At Car
ton recently destroyed 400 Plraes - armed unks and
captured 300 men.
Russia An extensive conspiracy is forming at Mos
cow. II has been discovered that the object is depose
the dynasty oi R@nanof,by coup dc nam. demonsr
non was 10 have been made against the Gar New
Years day The cOnsplratnS siid To be all OF the
higher order and nobility aud of the Russian National
patty. II is the intention o Russia t, concentrate all
her forces th" Turkish frontier. 10 be able
take advantage Of events which may arise. Austria is
10 garrison Poland
FRANCE But little news from this Republic A
French paper The Journal du lavre the author
NY oi private letter from the United States, that the
Cabinet al Washington has just admitted the justice OF
the demand for indemnity made by u. Poussin, which
was the origin Of The dispute with MIR Clayton.
AUSTRIA AND llUNGARY.-The nutiLy it seems broke
"ni IN one OF III" Austrian regiments stationed AT Comon
Several superior 'fcers Were killed by the exasprraIed
populace The financial deficit OF Austria is said To be
about forty thousand frances per diem.
koMElhe Pope, IL is said, will not return to Rome
until after the projected loan shall have been completed
loSpoN MONEY M,RKEr, Dec 23 Money $ III c,,n
nnes plenty, Consols closed yesterday nj GS A. and
The three and GEMS " "a ~ 1.S
Fnphs were f'm but the change about 10 take place
IN The Navigation Laws, had prevented merchants opera
ting 50 freely. AS they otherwise would nil after The Isl
OF January. w"n was expected large speculation
would be rn;ereI into
Is worthy Of notice that the repeal of he Navigator
Laws has rather improved than injured the hume ship
building trade. All The yards full oi ORDERS aud il
Is said several woald of necessity be senl TO America
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

A., . W ashngton. Jan. Ia
MI Is. +. Brown, the democratic caucus c,,a,da,s
WI ''''Ae'PeT' is The person detected forging drafts
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21
CHE.3P FOR CASH.

I HAVE NOW IN STORE AND FOR SALE
200 well filled sacks Liverpool Salt,
% do do do Ground Alum do
Asupe ior lot of Bacon. ard
lew barrels superior Roe and Chpt Hcrrrnss
Allot which will sell low for cash
->oN o-i's SANI.. TYREE.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21
FOR RENT,

~ ne Stone Factory opposite I.ynch's Warehouse
3l m'h TWO good Presses and plenty OF room Posse.
Deol WILLIAM p,y,,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-01-21

There nav building nr the American Navy fpur
steamers. the Powhatan, Susquehanna. Slranac and
sap .Iaclno. The first Nuriuk The sec,nd Phila
delpha, the third Portsmouth, \ H. aud the last at
New York. Tie ffst Two are $50 feet lo1e and As
fecl beam The last 1876 feet long aud 81 feet
beam. The first Two have side wheels. and MO nclined
engines. each with cylinders. 20 inches diameter aud 10
feet stroke he 4 d has side uhres and Two inclined
engines with 60 inch cylinders 10 feet stroNe and the
fourth has propeller aud twoluchned engines working
across the ship. with cylinders 60 inches III diameter,
feel . inches stroke