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The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21

INDIAN RURREg DRESSES. 4 good deal
Of excitement and not little amusement
we're elected one day last week. by one
Parker, who when par. of the way across
the jersey city Ferry from New York,
remarked loihe passengers, lhaihe "beiey-
ed, he would not ride any farther with that
boat" Immediately jumped overheard. lie
sustained himself easily upon the surface o.
the water, until he passed around Castle
Garden, distance Of more than mile
and sgains, the tide. 1t was ascertained
that he was developed in an Indian Rub
Der over dress and came out with Iii. IN
der clothes as dry az wien he went over
board
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II. SIN FORD,
DRUGGIST AID GROCER;

A II the Old Stand on Front Stree,
"A Davenport, Iowa, has laid in a full assort
ment Of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Groceries
Fruits, Spices, Oils, Paints, &C., for the season
almost every article in the line
Among which are the following, yiz.--
All DR.. Jayne's Medicines,
Wistar's Baisam Wild Cherry,
Toansend's Sarsaparilla,
Hungarian Balsam,
Indian Vegetable Tonic,
hioifa,'s Phoenix Bi,ers,
Hives i.nament for Piles,
Upham's Pile Eeciuary,
Pain Extractor,
Linaments all kinds,
Jaynes, Motia,s, Braggs. Brandreths,
Wrshts, Smiths, Peters, Lees,
Porters, C!eveIands, and
Emersous Pills,
Black and Cayenne Pepper,
Allspicc, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs.
Cinnamon, Race, w. |. and Ground
Ginger. Saeratus, Sal Soda, Alum,
Copperas, Salt Peter,
Chalk, Pitch aud Rosiu,
Dried Apples and Peaches,
Raisins, Figs, Prunes,
Curran,s, Tamarinds,
Ciiron and Dates,
Imperial, Gun Powder,
Young Hyson, and Black Teas,
Goldfish, Maekerel, Smoked Herring,
Tobacco, Segars, Snuff, and
Pipes, all kinds;
Liverpool Blown, Ground Alum,
Turks Island, and Table Salts,
Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Narnishes,
Brushes, Glass, Putty. Nails, Cordase,
Lines aud sacking fwine,
Gun Powder, Shot, Lead aud p Caps,
Indigo, Madder, Logwood, Fustic,
Red Wood, Annatta, &c;
Cocoa and Chocolate, Old Java, Rio,
and IIayanna Coffee, Rice, Tapioco,
Pearl Sage, Arrow Root, Pearl Barley,
Vermiulia, Soda, Batter and Sweet
Crackers, Loaf. Powdered, Crushed,
Clarified and N. O. Sugars,
Golden and N. O. Syrups,
S. III. and N. O. Molasses,
Old Otard and seignette Brandy,
Port, Madeira, Swee, Malaga, aud
Claret Wines, Holland and Baltimore
Gin, Jamaica Rum, aud Old Monongn-
hela Whiskey, for Medical purposes.
Abscynth, Alcohol, Cider Vinegar
and Lime Juice, Sperm, Star and
Talow Candies, CASTLE, Roain,
Almond. Windsor and other Soaps,
Candies Ass'd.. Wisiar's Cough Candy,
Ginger Nuts, Writing and Letter Paper,
Blk, Blue. and Red Ink,
Superior Steel Pens, Quilts, &c.
Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Fiberts and
Haz!enuis, Pen and Pocket Knives,
Razors, Scissors. Pocket Books,
Wallets, Silk aud Cotton Purses,
Combs, Ass'd. Violin Strings,
Hair Brushes, &c. &c
The above with at least 500 different articles
lot enumerated all warranted OF the bes
quality, aud will be sold as low as at any Store
II the county Cash or goods Will be paid To-
Butter, Cheese, Taflow, Eggs, Cats, Grass Seed
&c.
3. SANFORD.
Davenport. June 18th, 1850
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EDWIN PEsTEzs, Tailor, &C.

ID ESPEC FULLY informs the Inhabitants Of
In Davenport and its vicinity that he ms COM
meHcod business above on Second street, OPP
poslie lie claire's Office, where he hopes his ex-
per!cnee IN the Metropolis and ether fashionable
cites d Great Britain viii secure hirl share OF
public support.
L. p. has correspondence with " Y. and Old
England, which will make him acquainted with
the newest in American, English and Pafsian
costume.
Davenport, Sept 10Th, 1850. 3m
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TUESDAY PACKET .DsTBENgE.'

4 9.SDAS I-aSfAEA IL sAg y n.
a sn THE steamer Dubuque, f.
E es;57I-.5 II BEEasr, Master, having had her
szss--:-sa1-zzs CABIN extended, has resumed her
trips as a regular Packet in the trade.
The DpBuvs is unsurpassed in her accommo-
datons and speed, her table will at al times be
amply supplied with the best the country affords
She will leave Davenport, R. Island, Muscatne,
Port Louisa, New Boston, keiihsbnrsh, Oauaw-
Sa, Burlington and Fort Madison every Tuesday
on her downward trips aud ST. Louis on her mp
ward trips, every Friday evening. A portion OF
the patronage of the public is respectfully soli-
cited. Sept l2Ib. 1850.
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NEW CLOTHING STORE,
up STAIRS,)

NEW CLOTHING STORE,
CUP STAIRS,)
Orea. TIC Store Of G. L. DAVENPORT,
VIII be found general assortment OF
STMssEis CLNTEEENG,
Consisting in part Of
COATS.
DLh. Cloth Frock Goats. Blk. Cloth Sack
ID Coats, Biaek Cashmere Goats. Moleskin
Hunting Goats, Heavy California Goats. Tweed
Coats, sleeps Gray Goats, Black Blue aud
Boys, Cloth, Tweed and Blanket Coats, Green.
Blue, and Plaid Hip Jackets Also lew fine
Cloth Cioaks.
PANTALN0NS.
Black, Blue and Fancy Cashmere Pants,
Sattinet and Vermont Cloth Pants,
Grey fuled Cloth and MoIessin Pants
VESTS
Blk. Satin, Blk. and flue Cashmere,
Fancy Wool, Velvet and many othe kinds
Also
A general assortment Of
Gents. Furnishing Goods,
Such as Buckskn, Blk. Kid and Cashmere
Gloves, Back Mitts, Blk and Fancy Cravais,
Wool Comforts, Pocket Hdkfs, Flannel and Nett
Shirts and Drawers, Linen Rosom Shirts, Calico.
Check and Hickory Shirts, Lambs Wool aud
Yarn Socks. .7iso, good assortment OF Fine
Moleskn Hats, Otter, Beaver, Mnskrai, Cloths
all OF which will be sold as cheap as the Cheap
est.
Davenport, June 9th, 1850.
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WOOD and Coal, wanted on subscription al
w tlis Office. A few bushels Of Potatoes
Tarpips. &c. will also be accepted # furnished
soon. Butter, eggs, chickens, lard and olhe,
nick -nncas always at par.
SANDERS g. DAVIS.
Gazette Office, Oct %.
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RUT,T.s sAKsApAlxILLA.

TITS mt I'm in full quart bottes and contains the
lstrenc,h Of six times as much pure lishduras
Sarsaparila as any similar preparation ~ Amer
ca Price one dolla, per bottle or slx bottles iof
~ II las hsen well established fact for years
passed ina, The only true panacea Tor all diseases
originating from an impure state Of the blood the
use Of mercury, Intoxicating drinks, evil habits 70
vonih. barrenness, &C. We boldly assert that
iehn Bull,s Fluid Extract Of Sarsaparilla Is the
only preparation seore the public that Is prerar-
ed on strictly scientific principles and Q! UNIFORM
strength. The Sarsaparilia i purchased without
regard to price, and every pc ana, before oeihg
lis penuineness ascertaned before being useG.
TESTIMONIALS.
REV. E.W. sEioN-REY. Z. STEVENS IN
The follow ing is a verbatim cory OF certin.
cate now n the possession Of the proprietor OF
I,urs Sarsaparilia. Rev. +. ". Sehon is widely
and general, known as an eloqnent anu accom-
plished Pastor of The NJ. f Church and Rev. y.
Stevenson has been KNOWN as one OF Inc mos.
talented and Jealous members that Tue kentucky
Conference could boast OF Tor many years-ahu
at this time is filling the high and responsible sta
ton of agent for the M. E. Book Concern. Can
the world produce better or more satisfactory les
tmony ia favor Of any medicine!
"'s'' Ioui- vile, May Goth, 1850
We have used John Bulls Sarsapafilla, aud have
known it to be used with emit e satisfaction; and
we have no hesitation ia stating that we believe
Ito be a safe and valuable medical compound and
calculated 10 produce much good and relieve
much suffering; and therefore, would mos cheer
faly and most earnestly Recommend II 10 Inc al
iicted.
lSisnedl y. aL,...S'
Testimonials Ike The fouoping, renders sa-
perfuous all comments on h.e efficiency
ofBalrs SarsapariHa:
From Dr. L. p Yandsll, Professor Of Chemls.ry
in the Louisville Medical College.
81 have look I'd over the list Of ingredients com
posing John BULBS Compound Extract oil Sitsa-
pasil!a and have no hesitation in saying that they
form safe compound and one that pfnniseswei!
in chrome diseases, 10 which it's anpiieaoie"
p. YANDELa, NJ. D.
Louisville, June 9th, is4s.
Better Testimony Maa w,,s erfr oytred m
}aror Of aay Medicine,
From Or. James II. Moore.
MFR. John Bull have no hesitation n saying
that believe yonr Sarsapariiia to be the best ar
ticle ever manufactured Tor the cure OF Srofila,
Syphilis. and many other Cttaneons and Giaidti-
lar Affections, having used il with en;ne success
in number OF the above cases
J. NJ. MOORE, NJ. d.
louisville. Dec. 26th, 1877.
Principal Office, 81 Fourth st, louisville, Ky.
A SANDERS,
.7ge,st for Scott eottnig.
Davenport, Sept. 10Th, 1880. e6m.
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FRUIT TREES & slsRUDBERY

FRUIT TREES a. SIaHUBEERY.
PE3H f subscriber is Agen, for Jso. SiGEr,
sxs soS K BROTHERS, of ST. Louis, in the sale
Of Fruit Trees and SArubber, which he will
order and have delivered 10 any person who may
wish 10 purchase. Messrs s. & BIS. assortment,
is very large and all orders will be filed AT vcr,
low rates a catalogue may be seen by calling
on the subscriber, in Rock Island, one door east
of Sailors Shop
F.. JACKSON, Agent,
Rick l. land. s PIT. %, 1850. 3-f
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BOY WANTED.

A intelligent and Industrious boy can obtain
I \ good situation, With ample opportunity 10
learn The art Of Printing, by application soor to
the publishers Of this paper.
Gazette Office, Oct. &c, 80.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-11-21
Es.Dgzs

i.'AIhA Winter Wheat and Snp, Fine Fioui
IA from AioI,nc Atl. f,r sale al
Oct Il. CT. DAEENpDEI'$.
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st Louis, St. Peters and St Croiy Packet

A -w0 Tn-light drauaht steamer UNCLE
sJax3sx;s q TOBY, L. Dodge, Master. will run
= regularly during the balance of
The season in the ST. Louis, 81 Peters and ST.
Cfox trade, stopping at all intermediate ports
nav;ng been recently repaired, rePainted and re-
Differed, by strict attention TO fseight and pas
sspgers we hope TO receive share OF public pat
ronnec. sept 10Th, 1850.
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CABINET FURNITURE.

err--~7zs~, MANuFACTUREDa and for sale
Is. ife.xss11.1k2 by the undersi ened in the Shop
sSsst.-5 No. ), opposite the new Post Of
fee building, formerly occupied by John Pope
An assortment now on hand and a new lot of
dry lumber and hands employed ma
king more furniture
nrcOFFINS made 10 order at any time and
arrangements made BY which in few weeks a
uearse will be furnished 10 those who may de-
Hfe il.
Come and see and bring your money along.
WIN. BuRRiS.
Davenport, April 25th, 1850. 33.iy.
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EEW STORE,
AND
CHEAP GOODS,

CHEAP GOODS,
Opposite the Etaa Mills.
TyHE subscriber has received in
II addi,on;o his Stock Of Goods, a 10, Of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
suchas Coats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, drawers, &c.
Also Broad Cloths, cassimers, Satineus, tweeds,
Jeans and Linseys, tauuels, Alpaccas, Calcdo-
MIA, Abysinia, wooden and wors,ed Goods, prints
and Merrimac cahcoes, assorted styles aud fig
ures, Brown aud Bieached shecting and shirt.
ing, Pittsburgh cotton warp, carpet chain, Bat
ting, wadding aud wicking, Buffalo robes, sole,
kip, calf and Upper Leather, Sligo Iron, Sheet
Iron, Steel Plough Lays, Nails and large cast
Kettles, Wooden Buckets. tubs, churns, bowls,
&c. GROCERIES, Of all kinds, |. p, G A
and t Salt, window glass, crockery and Glass
ware, Hair and f.eaherc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
good assortment OF Ladies' and Gentleme MS
Gum Over shoes, Shoesand Boots OF all kinds,
Hardware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stuifs, Dried
Fruit. WallPaper,an geese feathers, hitch
Will be sold cheap for cash.
JAMES NJ. BOWLING.
Davenport, June 18th, 1850.
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- AVIS Panel, Hand, Sash, Back, Ripping
CCompsss, Wood and all variety OF Stws at
". II. HHDgrTn's.
Aug. /. No. LIE Claire Row.
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Chair and Cabinet Maxim,

in all its branches. lie therefore woGE b
form the public al large tina. be has erna
Shop at Maqnokets, Jackson county, vsT
he has established himself permanently VIZ
the determination 10 please his customer I
quality and prices of work. He will resifrtl
sell CHEAPER than any iheres'ablishm,ln|
the country Tor the quality Of work. faut|
bring on your Wheat, Lumber. Butter, ChssI
Bacon, &c. Three months credit with etani
will be given to those not having The READ
TO those who have, TO per cent discount viii 4
made. NoeiIort will be spared to aceonr'lii
all and he hopes by untiring industry aud 'ls |
tion to business and punctaah'yt 10 bis ea'st
ments to retain all old customers and ob'anS
ny new ones.
CorFiss made with dispatch.
0yThree JoURSEtMss CHAR MisESs WV
edimmediately TO whom good wages and S'A'
employment will be given. nan,
Maquoke.a, June a3th, 1919. "!
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a
NJ HEREVER DR STORMS celebrated SCOTCH COUGH CANDY
elegant and useful
From the Druggists Of ChcdeoIAer sales in Eoar Months
We he uuders gnd Chicago, doherehy
Druggist and
and
F. 81
BRIN tERHOFF PENrON 3G do RICHIE,
r. &H ANDERSEN, 3G do. Caicnga, 2Gh,iGa
PRlCG, DIME PER CENTS
GA liberal discount made to country Mcresants-cD
GAk for Dr. Storms Scotch Cough Candy and take Ar-e
For II.
n ears -3jl
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More new Goods at lIiIdrth's.

/ tSI REcsiVED.-Brt Tea sets, COT,
, fee pots, Candicsticks, spittoons, etc Also
round Napple Irons Tor stoyes; stow kettles and
sauce pans, for sale cheap ai2 lie Claire Row
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NEW SHOP AND
" L W PRICESt

W1iIE subscriber would respectfully /
- form the citizens Of Maquoaeta andihi..
rounding country that he is carving on tie
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] oRENgo seHRicEEF.
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CHAs. UiEsLEisfS.
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TO FARMERS.

Davenport, June 18th, 1850.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-05
New NoRx, Monday. }

~ IIll - y y tIONk, J.. M.
CoNGREs,IoNAL pEocEEpINGs- ITdSbipo-
tim, Monday, April Isl. SeBaie.-The Senate
was early thronged with ladies' Mr.. Batter
announced the death Of the Hon. John G. CAL
| houn, and after pronouncing a lofty culogy
upon him, said. the immediate cause of his
death was an affection Of TIE heart. lie stat
ed that the deceased was perfectly conscious
until his end, which he met with confidence and
uncommon serenity. He gave n brief outline
Of his life, offered the usual resolutions, and
moved that the Senate attend the funeral at ,
O'Clock tomorrow.
Mr. Clay followed in some touching and
| beautiful remarks, which drew tears from many
eyes.
mertcd tribute TO the dead statesman.
| Messrs. Rusk and Clemens made some brief
remarks.
The Vice President announced the Commit
tee of arrangements to superintend the funeral
services to consist Of Mcssrs Mason, Davis of
! Miss, Atchison, Dodge of Wis, Dickinson,
and Greene Adjourned.
Ilousf.--The Chaplain made a solemn
prayer, alluding il an impressive manner TO
the death of Mr.. CalhouG.
Mr.. Ninton moved a recess, 10 await the re-
port Of the Committee from the Senate--agreed
to.
A message was received from the Senate,
announcing Mr.. Calhoua's death. Mr.. Holmes,
Of $. c., spoke nearly an hour in brilliant
eulogy upon his character.
! Mr.. Winthrop followed, briefly but appropr-
ately, amidst profound silence, aIludint to his
character, and in conclusion said" May the
day never come when New England men sneak
OF the great names Of the South, whether Ev-
ing or dead. but as Of Americans and fellow
| cOuutrvmcn"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-05
March 25, 1850.
To Lumbermcn and Farmers.
For sale--G4O acres Of Land,

ClTUATED in the town of Clinton, Gin
- ton County, n. Y, well timbered with white
pine and other trees fiji for saving The Ogdens-
burgh and Champain Rail Road passes through the
lot, furnishing superior facilities Tor transporting lum-
Der to Lake Champ lain-disance 3 miles.
ALSO
go acres of superior Farming LAND-wel tim
uered with spruce, cedar aud hard wood. Upon The
premises are two good and commodious dwelling
houses, two barns and other out buildings; about 10
acres III good cultivation, well fenced and divided
mo zen acre helds. The lot is situated upon the
south branch OF the Champan River, and contains
YaignDe wafer Power sufficient for a Gang Saw
Mil, Tannery aud other hydraulic works.
y The property will he sold chcun and unon
easy terms OF payment Title ind.sputabIe.
Apply J. G.. ELISWORTII
Al, a., 49, Attorney at Law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-05

--.... ,..-,. 5000.
selllLADELIIIIA MEDICAL HOUSE
h Established - Years aro Nv DIP kINKE-
LIN.
Northwest corner at THIRD and UNION Sis
h'tWCcH spruce and Pine, square and a halt IRON
tEc Merchants Exchange. PuIAuELpHIA.
PERSONS suffering from Pains in the Lions recent
and chronic Affections oft,c Kidneys Disease ol Ill
Bndler, Gravel, Structures, Simin1l Weakness, and
AL In concomltaui trains of Syulii IT, affections and
q ose who by mdu' 4ug in secret habit have entail
td on hemsr Ives constitutional debility, should apply
inmGdmtc'y Tor the most speedy remedies, to DIR.
hlNhHLIN, the most expert and successful pract-
ton'r lar and near in tie treatment oIa diseases OF
Il private nature
lEFAIn5-Nfc arprlsed That D'. kINkEIlN
co"Hl'S ila l"ItNoc TO particular branch Of med-
Ch', Whicu eng" Ills profound attention. lie Cau-
IONS lle uh"iluh"tr against tuc ohus' Of mercnry
Il'u-'Gd~ are annually mcruroAl"d out OF life re-
cent all'ctons are promptly oAungui-hed. See your
clSGs properly riadIcaicd, not patched mp. "Mar-
flcd people and those about to marry should be mar
iIuRly cautious OF those accidents what dreadful
lIlltHHlCe To transmit 10 uostcrity."
IAhEI ARTitIL LAR TicL.-Ihere is a habit which
ho{s teach each other at the academy or collegc-a
labl ndu ged III when by himself in solitude, grow
rag up win the boy to manhood, and which, il not
restored in due time, not only begets serious ohsta-
cles to matrimonial happiness, but gives rise to Sc
TICS OF P,olIaccd, lhsdlous and devastating a -c-
tons. Few OF those who indulge in this pcrnicious
PIacucc, are aware OF the consequences, until they
ma Tie nervous system shattered, feel strange and
una"GoVnlaDie feelings, vague fears in the mind.
lie ndiviGG' becomes feeble he is unable to labor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-05
Woodland
"U1 n x. SSS Va MME,

4 BOUT 7 acres of unbroken wood land.
"a and also adjoining 90 acres OF meadow. rery
haRdSome situated little east Of the Stage road lead
ing IRON Burlington to Shcbum village
For terms enquire OF the subscriber,
March 25, 1850. wi6,f
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Cambrldseport, Mass
State Of Mass, Mddesex. s..
NOliCC OF KNrcHlAaAl

hereby certify that have given my son
ACliARl ES, his time, for the remainder of his MI
norty to bargain, and in every way act for himself
l. therefore, shall claim none OF his earnnns n IL
hold myself responsible for any debts he NAV con-
Dated, New York Civ,
March %, 1876. wl0'w3 CyRUs JOuNs
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-24

ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.-Th Evansville
sQnd) Journal, of the 9th utimo, says:
A marriage took place at Cannelton,
Gin this State between Mr.. john Sanders,
sof Troy, and Miss Elizabeth Allen, about
which, the Economist says "there was a
bit of romance. Some three or four years
ssince the now happy husband, then living
Gin England, sought the hand OF his present
swife- Her parents opposed the union.
/ He left the country mmediately-came
Ito Troy-went to work like an honest
sman-aid up his earnings, till sufficient
ssum was accumulated, then forwarded
sthe same, or an ample portion of it to
sber, by which she was enabled to come
sto him in this country. She arrived i'll
Troy about one month ago. expecting TO
be married Immediately; but owing to the
flaws of this State requiring months
sreSldence on the part of the female in the
4 Same county, previous to the Issue Of the
Sproper marriage license, they wee under
sthe necessity Of extending the time of
stheir courtship for the space of about
thirty days, at>the expiration Of which
! slime they were duly married, and the
sjoyful husband is we'll satisfied with the
] proceeds of his money invested.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-24

Slack, and the accomplished Miss Jones. With
these ladies, whose professional skill is so well
knewn and ar preciated, the Music department is
| well supplied - h
occasion to remark that this institution is well
worthy Of the extensive patronage which it has
dalready received and with the extensive improve.
aments now in contemplation, promises to offer in
gducements for female education not surpassed in
sthe south west They, therefore, most cordially
sune in recommending its interests to the col.sde-
sratiou Of an intelligent community.
] Il. E. GARRETT,
j j: !: !: !. hs.sss:. : zs':. Committee
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-24

|. Gen. Shields lately said a capital
thing in the United States Senate, and
here it is:
"Sir, Congress has consumed more time
in talking; quarrelling and wrangling
over these territorial acquisitions, with
ont doing anything for them, than youl
army took to conquer Mexico. dismem.
Der that country, an annex the territories
to the United States. So far as my ex.
perience goes, can vouch for it that
your soldiers perform their duty much
more promptly and efficiently than your
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-24

IMPORTANT ARREsT.-J. II. Barnard
.of the firm of Slratton & Barnard. book
sellers, in St. Louis, has been arrested
for dealing in counterfeit money and hav-
ling large quantity of ii in his possession
Barnard had been for some time suspected
and the way he was caught is related as
follows by the St. Louis Republican:
Lieut.. Woodwork, of the night police
Ia shrewd and efficient officer, was depnted
Ito ferrit out and ascertain the operations
Representing himself as an up-country
adeaIer in books aud stationery, during the
| past two weeks. he has been frequent
svisiter of the store, with view of pur
schasing stock of books suitable 10 hi,
Trade Friday last, when he was in the
store, the person suspicioned of circulat
ling this money came in, and approa ching
MIR. Barnard, asked for some of ttha
money" Barnard, not suspecting Wood
worth, and supposing him some green
lup-country person, went to his desk and
ffrom behind the books brought out j
package, from which the person made 8
selection of notes. Woodwork, satisfied
with this operation, deferred his purchase
and left the store.
A search warrant was issued and S3,
E564 in counterfeit notes on various banks
were found Barnard was arrested and
placed in custody.