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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-08-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
NORTHERN MAIL.


Arrives at Evansville, Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, at 10 p M Closes same
days at P NJ Departs Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays at = A. M. Arrives nj Vincennes
same DAYS at 4 p NJ
EASTERN MAIL..By the River.
Due at Evansville, on Sundays, Tue.days and
Th Irsdays, at 8 A. M. Closes same days at :
p. M. Irregular.
SOUTHERN MAIL..By the River.
Arrives Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Closes Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at
7P. NJ. Irregular. .-9 t......
NEW HARMONY MAIL.
Arrives Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays
at 2 P M. Closes Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at IA. M.
Arrives Mondays and Fri-ays at P. M
Closes same day at 9 p. NJ.
Arrives Fridays at p. Nj. Closes same day
CXNTHIANA MAIL.
Arrives Saturdays at p. M. Closes same
dav al 8 A. Nj.
Mails TO Newark, McCuichinville, ami West
Franklin, arrive on Saturday. Closes immedi
ately.
OFFICE HOURS
The Post Office will be open from A. M, TO
3 p. M. On Sundays after the arrival OF the
Eastern Mai, and from II NJ, to p. NJ for the
accommodation of the country people.
sg-The attention of the community is called
to the above new Mail Arrangements. The
hours appointed for closing the Office and Mails
will not be ex-enccC except only in cases OF ur
gent necessity. Respectfully,
w II. CHANDLER, p. NJ.
JuiB l. 1850
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CITY FURNITURE wARE-RoOM

er=-5=-5F-7SEse->> All kinds of Furni-.y
g - ture OF the newest and lat
sssJ----------s5 est styles can be found atI<1sE-
our Ware Rooms. Our connection with the celebra
ted house of CAwTHoN & Co., enables us 10 furnis ,
any article called for of the best maDufacture and
at the lowest price. Knowing the want OF such
house in Evansville, we will Keep tul assortment
of the Gnest quality of Furniture. We respectfully
ask an examination of our stock and prices. Part
of our present stock OF California Chairs, Sofas,
Centre Tables, French Pedsteads. etc, cannot be
surpassed for beauty and finish.
janSS If ]. 2. & G.. SCHWING.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

r ETTERS of Administration on the estate of
L. Samuel Carlisle deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned by the Clerk OF Vanderburgh
County; AN persons having claims against said es-
tate. are requese to present them lawfully aashen.
ricated for payment and all those indebted TO said
estate are hereby notified to call and make imme-
diate payment. The estate is supposed 10 be SOL
vent. JEROME MIRIAM, D.
iyl3 3w Administrators.
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CLOTHING.
~ SnfBm, ssSN
CINCINNATI CLOTHING STORE.
Merit door to c. Bell, Druggist, Main St.,
Evansville. Ind.

CINCINNATI CLOTHING Store.
Nert door to C.. Bell, Druggist, Main ST., >
Evansville, Ind.
M ESSRS. ALTERING a. DRUMMER have
lVl just received from their manuactery, in Gin.
cinnati, the latest New York style OF Fall and Win
er Clothing. All of which are made and trimmed
in the best manner under their direction, expressly
or this market end consists of every article requi
site TO complete Gentlemens Wardrobes.
Coats and CIoaks.
"A fine assortment OF Blue, Brown, Grey, Drab
Nackinaw, Blankets; Box, and Over Goats, genu-
inc Pilot and Beaver Cloth Goats; fine lot OF Clol
Coats OF all sizes and prices superior Black and
Blue, French and English Cloth Dress, Frock and
Sack Goats full trimmed, Satinet and Cashmerette
Goats; Brown, Green and Grey and all colors o
Tweed and Cashmere Sack, Frock and Dress Goats:
Roundabouts and Goats OF all kinds.
PantalOons.
Superior Black and Blue Cloth and Cashmere
Pants; Fancy French Cashmere Pants; Fancy
Stripes and Blue, Black, and Steel Mixed and Ca
det Mixed Satinett Pants; Tweed and Cordroy do
rants 0 every variety sns p''ee to suit purchasers
Black silk and satin Vests, Fancy and Plain silk
Velvet Vest Fancy Cashmere Vests; Saiinet, vests;
ana common Vests OF all kinds.
Furnishing Goods.
All the late styles OF plain and fancy Essd
G<Ssilk and satin Cravats, Scaris, and ss9
stocks; white silk md all coors Pocket Hantker-
ciielS, Linen ana Linen BOSOM SlirtS; muSln and
Flannel do; Flannel and Net under shirts and
Draws; Shirt Collars; every kind OF Beaver, Kid,
thread and cotton Gloves. embroidered and plain
gum susponders; silk, gingham and cotton Umbre-
las; DOdd's, Sherwood and Chase's Hats, also Silk
Hats; Caps. Boots, Shoes; walking canes, &c.
All the above articles and everything else i'm the
furnishing line will be sole at Cincinnati prices for
CASH.
We shall continue 10 receive fresh supplies week
y during the season from our mandatory in Gin
cinnati. loci i2l AHLERlNG g. DRUMMER
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REMOVAL

city AUCTION HOUSE.
Vie undersigned have removed into the four.
Il story fre-pr of building on Water street. two
doors above Man., formerly occupied by X. Barnes
and are prepared TO sell at Auction all descriptions
Of properly entrusted to them They will attend to,
Regular Sale Days, Wednesdays, and for second
hand Furniture and 'Calamities'' in general Satur
days Having an abundance OF room, persons wish
ing Goods stored can be accommodated
They keep on hand general assortment of FUR
MI RE, consisting OF SOFAS. Bureaus Tables
Chairs, Looking Glasses, Looking Glass Plates &c
&c. Also, Dry Goods, Books Fancy Articles, nd
Notions: Also general assortment of Clocks. a.
wholesale and retail. t l-f :, o-'
mhl WOOLSEY & NELSON
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MISCELLANEOUS.
ATLANTIC, LAKE AND MISSISSIPPI TELEGRAPH
CONSTRUCTED BY
He NRY O'RIELLY,
And Connecting with nearly all fhc
Prominent tow ms i'm the Unite States
EVANSVILLE TELEGRAPH.
To TIE Commercial and Trareling Coxn.anify.

9S-Captans and Clerks of steamboats, and trav
lcrs generally. will find their Telegraphic dispatch
es faithfully attended TO, at the Agency ON board
the Wharf-boat at Evansville.
0rPassengers can hand their dispatches and
payment TO the steamboat Clerks, whose general
courtesy will cause all dispatches to be handed over
the Agent on the Wharf-boat as steamers pass
Evansville Landingi
9crDispatches sent TO Evansville, for officers or
passengers on steam boats, will be put on board
when boats pass, at any hour of NIGHT or DAY.
0-" There is no place in the Union where Tel
egraphic business is more satisfactorily transact
ed than at Evansville" says Henry O'Reilly, iB
a late letter; and the public may rely upon esery
effort being made hereafter, heretofore TO render
,ll satisfaction 10 ihe commercial and irarelin
community. E sf l
65-The Agents on the WharEbcat are CAPTAIN,
+. u. O'RfIKy e. Co. forwarding merchants;
and the agent at the Telegraph Office is Mr. COSBY
HDespatches should alrays be handed TO- the
agent on the wharf boat, Mr. P c. O'Riley. The
line cannot be responsible for those handed to 81.
ers to be forwarded
decl1 JOHN INGI,E. Trustre
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TO TEE LADIES.

|T'HE LADIES of Evansville and vicinity are re
specttuIlv invited TO call and examine be stock
of Fancy Arlictes Shoes, &C., at nv establishment
ION First street, between Main and Sycamore, up
per side. Hoping ihatm my ondeayors 10 obtain sue
cess in this enterprise, will be properly apprc
ciated and rewarded by INV old acquainances. ant
that will receive the encouragement OF their pre-
scnce often, shall spare pains TO please.
nIy7 If iOSEPHINE FAUNTLEROY
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: SASSENGERS. 4
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

THE undersigned administrators OF the estate OF
!! lIenry Whetstoie. deceased, viii sell at public
auction at the door of Tie Court House IN the clty
of Evansville on the 26th day OF October next, be-
tween the lawful hours Of said day, the following
described real estate to-wit the South quarter
of section ten in township No. g. South of range lU
west, and the Southeast quarter OF the
quarter of section No. TO- in township No. D. Souii
of range No 10 west containing in all two hun
dred acres The said land will lie offered in three
parcels, and terms made known on The day o: sale.
BRACKET MILLS,
ivl6 2m Administrator
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TIE LAST CHANCE.

THE balance of my stock OF Stoves and Furni-
| ,are TO be closed out in 60 days. A few ranges
and large Cooking Stoves suitable tor Boarding
Houses and large families. Cali and look al them
Also a xariety OF Parior and Heating Stoves less
than cost; together with large assortment ct fine
and common Furniture, Call md examine my
goods as am offering great bargains TO close out
the concern.
All persons indebted 10 me wi please call and
pay Immediately. } a. SUMMING.
lelS dawtSwi f~
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A CARD.

IT UNDERSTANDING that report is in circu-
u lation that upon the dissolution Of the late
firm OF HARRINGToN, CRANE, g. O'RIIEy, the under
signed agreed 10 discontinue the Forwarding and
Commission business at Evansville, ana that in
violation OF said agreement we immedia ely pur-
chased new Wharf Boat and commenced business
under the name and firm of HARRINGTON, CRANE g.
Co.; and as such report uncontradicted is calcula-
ted do great injury we deem it proper TO state
thus publicly Hatther Is not shadow Of truth ia IL,
il being expressly Understood that each partner re-
served the right 10 continue the business land thai
each uorid do so under any style OF firm he chose.
EXCEPT thai of HARRINGTON. CRANE a. O'RILEy.
CHAS HARRINGTON,
ianlq If ISAAC A. CRANE
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SOMETHING NEW!!!
June 20, 1850.
AT BADCOCK BROTHERS

AT BABCOCk BROTHERS. .
: ECElVED this morning few of Harpers In
Ia yinciJle Hay Straw and Corn Cutiers-witlr
improvements that render them perfect
The attention OF Farmers and Stock raisers ia
called TO lhls Machine, patented in lS4S by Col L.
A. Harper of Russeliyie, Ky, and is pronounced
by all who have used IL to be the most valuable
straw Cutter ever invented
IL Is worked by hand and Is capable of cutting I5
bushels in 3 minutes, from half inch to two inches
in length - " ''
The undersigned are agents for the above Ma
.hine. and will promptly attend 10 all o,dersS
le2h u " BABCOCK BROTHERS.
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JOHN FARRELL'S

JOHN FARREJL'S
I'XPECTORANT CANDY, for Colds Coughs,
II Influenza, Bronchitis. Asthma, Whooping
Cough, and other affections OF the Lungs, arising
from recen or neglected Colds
This preparation is respectfully offered to ibepub
lie as remedy, containing nothing in It's compost
tion which would be injurious TO the most delicate
invalid. In effect il is Tonic Laxative. Alteiative
Expectorant, and promoter OF the General Secre
tons
his valuable and pleasant remedy is prepared
and sold by the undersigned. A literal Discount
is made to agents
n 26-tf JOHN FARRELL
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THE RAIL ROAD IS coMMENcEDr
ss.1zS1 Es.zi.zF3 -; ezxs &ln
.SEssEssll55 Ss-ssssSSlEs El.SI E5SES&
And we are off the nrst Trs

And we are off the nrst Train.
IlEREfORE, be ii known to one and all, that
l. we are determined to make change in our bu
slness, and will sell our present Stock Of Grocer
les, which consists OF general stock, with alnrpe
and well selected stock Of FINE LlQUORS;o of All
grades, inferior to none in market, and to ALL as
wen as our old customers in particular we will sci.
at low figures for Cash, or such paper as will be
taken in Bank with approved security, and in no
other way. And to keep all quiet, we would ask
all that owe us cent, either by Note or Account.
TO call and see US soon, and let us compromise 10
save further steps. And TO all having CLAIMS yainst
us, they had better be after getting them as soon as
possible. This is by sober reflection our determined
resolution, and We will be greatly obliged to all of
our particular friends and customers not to ask us
to violate this pledge, as shall most assuredl|
deny them. Once said is good rs ihorsand times
To any one desirous OF locating in fieurishine
city, asd getting into good trade, we will sell ou1
entire Stock on good terms. We have been doing
Grocery business here for ten years past, and Ca,
ne oi much use to our successors. ~
apc2 If Evansville. EA
% Gazette, vincennes; Register, MI. Carmer
Express, Terre-Hau Journal, Lafayette; copy to
amount of 50, and send bills TO this Office.
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FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE OF
EVANSVILLE.

AHU the rest OF WanKInU.
THE subscribers have opened a Wholesale and
l. Retail Grocery Store on Main ST. one door
north of Babcock Brothers, where may lie found the
following articles, in part OF their stock
Sugar and Soap, Coffee and Starch, Molasses and
Star Candles. Tea, Pepper. Maokerel, Almonds,
Raisins Scotch Herrings, Sardines, Blackins, Lob
siers. Maccaron Cigars. Vermacilla, Cordials, Oh.
i've Oil, Port Wine, Alspce, Brandy, Fruits, White
Wine, Vinegar, Scotch Snuff, Sloughton Bitters,
Tobacco, Madeira and Claret Wines, &c. &c; all
of which will take great pleasure i'm selling, as
cheap the cheapest, Tor C.sh or Country Produce
Please call and test our sincerity
my1 IF Us KENNEDY & co.
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RAILROADS AND PLANK ROADS.
IMPROVEMENT is the order OF the day, and
/ those who do not improve the present moments
are be.Dnd the times. have for sale of the
best upland in the county, part of which is well
improved. Ii is situate 10 miles due north OF this
city, and near the line of Railroad The contempla-
ted Plank Road will run through some of this land,
which, with the Railroad, will afford every facility
for taking the produce TO market. 200 acres Of
iered and will be sold in lots TO suit purchasers
The farm, known as the lIornbrook Farm, is part
of the lands now for sale.
II The above lands are not sold before the first day
of July next, they will be sold at public auction, OF
which due notice will be given. Title beyond dis
pute. For terms apply 10
p. HORNBROOk, Nam street. &
Evansville, March 4. 1850. mh5
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HARDWARE AND CUTLERY

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY
4 L the old stand opposite the Bank, consisting
"A in part of Pocket Cutlery, Razors, &c. Amer
lean and English Locks, Monkey tail Bolts Hunts
broad Axes Hoes of all sizes, Ok, Log, Trace. Hal
ter Breast and Dog Chains, VIM. Rowlands cr,ss
cut and mill Saws, Horse, Cow and Sheep Bells,
O. b. GRIFFITH,
mh26 Main ST., Evansville
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DRANDY AND WINE.-Otard. Dupuy q
ID Co.'S, J. J. Dupuy, Murat and other brands
Port Wine, Madeira, Pare Juice Port, Sweet MaIa'
icT5 4. BELL.
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nhl WOOLSEY e. NELSON
HARDWARE. CUTLERY &c

Nam street, near IFater street
RABCOCK BROTHERS, importers an
- Dealers in foreign and domestic Hardware.
Cutlery, Tin Plate, Copper, Wire, &C. thank their
friends for their very liberal patronage the quality
and price o their goods, and their prompt attentio,
10 all orders received u. they hope secure to then
a continuance OF their iavors - 80
by arrivals from European and Eastern ports
they are constantly receiving fresh supplies, care
iully selected, and can confidently invite the atten
iion OF purchasers their large and well assorted
stock, oil which The following is a part:
500 kegs Pitisburg, Wheeling and Boston Nailsi
% Wrought Boat spikes, ass'td 4 to 6 incI,r
I5Odoz Axes, Collins, Smmonds and Hunts
100 Spades and Shovels Ame's and others:
Tin Plate, block and bar Tin, Copper Wire, &:
Pocket and Table Cutlery. Razors. &c;
American and English Locks; Sliding door Fur
niture; - 80
Hook. and plate hinges Butt and Parliameu
hinges, Window Fasienncs,
Hoes OF all descriptions, Cross cut and Mill Saws
Patent balances, platform and counterScales;
Coffee Mills. Cotton and Wool Cards:
Ok, log, trace asd halter Chains:
Anvils, Vices. Stocks and Dies;
Ctopers and Timers tools and materials.
% tons hollow Ware and Castings
Together with general assortment of shelfpood
feb % If
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CHEESE. CHEESE.

A SMALL. lot of 20 Boxes Western Reserve
- Cheese inst received. and viii be closed BEIow
rHE MARKET if called for this dnr
Ic26 II -.-t C,'RILEY & MITCHELL
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nm, OILS, PAINTS, ETC.
lV 10 bblsSpirts Turpentne
DO Copa Varnlsh,
do Japan do;
10 do Dried Whiting;
loo pounds Blue Prussian;
2o00 do Red Lead;
20G0 do Venetian Red.
1000 do Spanish Brown; .,
just received and Tor sale low by
feh1 -.t CRAWFORD REII.
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TRUNKS.
.N A superior article Of Brass and lror
49, ~ Bound Trunks cheap for cash, at
SkFTsNYA DRUMMER e. CO.'S,
faug 3O1 Corner Main & First SITS.
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NEW PROSPECTUS
OF THE
s CT Ell TITO A MERICA N
To Mechanics, Inventors, and Manufacturers

To Mechanics, Inventors, and Manufacturers
THE Publishers Of the Scientific american re-
i spectfuly give notice that the SIXTH VOLUME
Of this valuable journal, commenced on the 2Ist
Of September, offering valuable opportunity for
all to subscribe who take an interest in the pro-
gress and Development Of the Mechanics Arts
and Manufactures Of our country. The charac-
ter Of the Scientific american is too we'll known
throughout the country to require detailed &C
count OF the various subjects discussed through its
columns.
1t enjoys Il more extensive and influential cir
cuation than any other Journal of its class in
America.
1t will be published weekly, as heretofore, in
Quarto Form, on fine paper, afording, at the end
Of the year, an ILLUSTRATED eve CLO-
PEDLa, Of over FOUR HUNDRED Pages,
with an Index, and from Five to Six Hundred
ORIGINAL E.N'GR.aVLNiGS, described by letters
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information concerning the progress Of SCIEN-
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.ANY,-in short, it embraces the entire range OF
the Arts and Sciences.
1t also possesses an original feature not found in
any other weekly journal in the country, viz, an
Official List of P.aTE.NT CLAIMS, prepared ex
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constituting it the I" AMERICAN REPERTORK
OF INVENTIONS"
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All letters must be post paid and directed to
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Publishers Of the Scientific American,
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T. Aw AND AGENCY oFFICE.-The unde,

7 AW AND AGENCY OFFICE.-The under
IL signed, Attorneys and Agents, practice Law
in the Supreme Court OF the United States, and
the Courts of the District Of Columbia, and attend
promptly to elailns against the United States, in
GLIDING the settlement Of all accounts Of officers
and agents Of the Government, Bounty Lands,
Pensions, Return Of Duties, Patents for new in
ventions, &C., &c.
They tender their services to members Of the
profession at a distance, and, when the case is
prepared by local agent, will abate one-haf their
usual fee. All information relative to the forms
and usages Of business in any of the Departments,
will be furnished 20 our regular correspondents
without charge. They have made arrangements
for the payment OF axes, and for the sale or loca
ton of bounty land warrants on the best Western
lands.
IFofice on P. nsylvania avenue, Lane &
fuckers Building.
DUFF GREEN
BEN. E. GREEN
ElCH'D. H. CLARKE
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:. Crystal. and Plate Glass Makers.

/, -, Crystal, and Plate Glass Makers.
Sugar Boilers and Refners, with PrOprietors OIL
Manufacturers Of Railway, Bar, Round Ribbon
and Rod Iron
Wheel, Axle, and Spring Makers.
Engine Drivers, and Persons connected with the
Locomotive generally p"
Engineers. and Captains of Steam Vessels
Managers Of Stationary Engines.
Lumber Dealers and owners Of Saw Mills.
Veneer Cutters. -.r.s,.
Owners of Planning Machinery.
Corn Millers, and Persons connected with Boiling
aud Bran Separating Machinery.
Farmers and Persons using ran-Shelling and
Threshng Machinery. .'"
Bull Workers, Carvers Engravers, and Ornamen,
Makers in general. EaFI .'
Persons employed in the Manufacture of Gas.
Mixers Of Copper and Lead Tubing.
Linen and Straw Paper Makers,
Ship Owners, Harbor Masters, and others inter
ested in Dredging Machinery
Well Sinkers.
Astronomers, Philosophers, and Others using Phil
osopbical Apparatus and Instruments.
Miners Engineers, and other interested in Pump
ing Engines -4.r... ..
Persons Interested in Canals and Aqueducts.
Warehousemen, and others, using Hydraulic
Presses, Dynanometric Cranes, Jack Screws,
Common and Feed Cranes.
Workers in Metals and Alloys.
Tin Plate Workers.
Spring Manufacturers.
Wheelwrights, Clock Makers Horologists, SC.
The publishers have expended large sum of
money to get original drawings OF machinery in
practical use in this country, and have procured
almost every work on the subject, whether pnb-
lshed in England, France, or Germany, the most
essential parts Of which being comprised in this
Dictionary, render it as perfect and comprehen-
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to use great economy in type so that each page OF
the work contains at least four times the number
of words found in ordinary pages of the same size.
This has also secured to each plate working draw
ngs Of ample size and clearuess, so that Mechanic
may construct accurately any machine described.
The publishers are, in short determined, regard
less Of cost, to make the work complete as pos
sble and it is hoped every one desrous TO obtain
the work will procure it az issued in numbers, and
thus encourage the enterprise,
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beers, commencing in January, 1850, and will pro-
gress with great regularity.
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in the current year, 1850 A liberal discount will
be made to agents.
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shall receive the work through the post Office free
of expense.
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United States and Canada.
If the foregoing advertisement is inserted five
times during the year, and the paper containing it
sent TO us, copy of the work will be sent gratis
in payment.
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American sta tistics.

A short time past we published some statistics
relative to the number Of soldiers Supplied from
the different States TO the revolutionary war. De
Bows Commercial Review gives some tables re-
lative to this, and other subjects Of equal interest,
which we copy.
!. The number of soldiers furnished by the
American States during the revolution, and the
population of each State in 1890 and in lS47.
2. Principal battles Of the revolution, their sew
eral dates, commanders-in-chief, and losses on
each side.
3. Amount Of continental money issued to sup
port the war, and the estimated cost in specie.