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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-28
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DICHMOND AND DANVII.LE RAIL.
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I'D edmond AND DANVILLE RAIL.
IA ROAD MPANY.-Proposas will be re-
ceived the office of the Chief Engineer of the Rich
mond and Danvie Railroad, at Richmond, until A.
M. Monday the 10th OF March, to be decided the 18th
of the month, for doing all lhe grubbing clear
ing, grading. dtchng and masonry on the Richmond
and Danve Railroad in the counties of Amelia, Not
toway, Prince Edward, Lunenburg and Charlotte,
compromising about As miles of load.
Prohles and specifications now be seen at the
Office Of the company in Richmond and after the 10th
OF February at the Office of the resident Engineers on
the line at huntsville and Keysvie.
By order OF the Board Of Directors
ANDREW TALCOTT,
ja24 Chief Engineer R. & D. R. r. Co.
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HNUBBARD, GARDINER q CARLTON,

IL No. II Main street. have received and now
opening their FALL STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES,
HATS, LEATHER, &C., and offer for sale
1000 cases. comprising of the largest and best
lected stocks they have ever had. Also,
7 800 sides Sole Leather, OF all qualities.
j 100 dozen Calf Skins, from The most approved
uactuTers
5000 lbs. Shoe Thread of all qualities.
With large assortment of Travelling and Packing
Trunks, Writing, Letter and Wrapping Paper.
The above were bought on a most favorable terms,
anime The Goods are for SALE and we are determined
10 sell. Sc l0-eo6t
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-28

CATALOGUE OF GARDEN SEEDS,
~ warranted fresh and genuine, obtained from the
celebrated seedsmen SINCLAIR, il. & Co., Balti-
under the American Hotel, Richmond, Va.
These seeds are of the finest quality and such will
recommend themselves. They from Of the best
seedsmen in this country.
| ARTICHOKE-Green qlCbe
| NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| BEANS-Red marrow, six weeks, white kidney,
! large Lima, &c.
BEETS-Long blood, early tumip, white sugar,
BROCCOLI-Eary purple, large purplec cape
| CAULIFLOWER -Early and late.
| CABBAGE-Eary York, early Battersea, large
fiat dutch extra, drumhead, purple. green curled
| voy, drumhead savoy, early sugar LOAF, &c.
CARRoT-Long orange, large white cattle.
CELER Y--White Solid red solid.
CRESS-Broad leaf garden
CUCUMBER-Ea,ly frame, long green, gherkins,
&c.
CORN-Eary Tuscarora, early sugar. 6 weeks.
EGG PLANT-Purple
ENDIVE-Green cured.
LETTUCE-Eary SIesia, ice, brown dutch, &c
NAs?URTIuM.
ONION.-White and red.
PARSLEY-Cured
PARSNlP-Cup, lurge dutch.
PEAS-Sincair's extra early, Bishops early dwarf,
dwarf blue Prussan, dwarf, greea imperial dwarf
marrowat.
PEPPER-Bull nose, Cayenne, &c.
RADDlSH-Long scarlet, salmon, red and white
| turnip
RHUBARB-For tar,s.
| SALSlFY--Or Oyster Plant
SPlNNACH-Round savoy.
SQUASH-Early bush, &c
IOMATO-Large red (extra.)
\, IURNlP-Red top, white fiat, Dale's hybrid large
Norfolk, ruta baga, Sc.
ALSO-Swee and pot Herb Seeds, Flower Seeds,
fine assortment, Bird Seed Lucerne Grass Saed &c
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-28

To prevent the Depot 10 Richmond from being so
filled up with grain and other produce so to arrest the
transportation from the country depots, it is not
moved by the consgnee within forty eight hours after its
arrival, it will be removed by the company and stored
at the expense OF the G.. K. MASON,
ia 80 Superintendent OF Transportation.
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GMPORTANTy no SOLDIERS. WIDOWS

Il AND ORPHANS.-The undersigned having
been successfully engaged in the p osecu,lon of claims
agans Inc United States, growing out OF the Revolu
co, proposes all who may be interested (eiiher h,
virtue Of their seEvca or that OF relative il
The act Of Congress passed Sept 25lh 1885, granting
bounty in land the officers, and priyat,
sold srs Of the last ar with Crest Britain the severa
indian Wars since $780, and the late War with Mex
CO. maj ne will undertake tho prosecution OF their claim
'' w Us inost reasonable and Satisfactory TERMS
., mere eslm does not amount 10 than 40 acre,
=. aa uls claimant is in INDECENT circumstances
no enaTse VIII be made Tor his eeryiees
Gonna, =, ~. LANES T. SUTTON, JR,
a, Io'psI q nm and Bank streets Richmond Va
N D. All letters addressed 10 J. T sutton ir Rich
Va A'H'' 0s postpaid to rsseiys prompt sttsn
COS du
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-28

HhISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE
~ The co-parnership heretofore existing under the
firm of WILLIAMS & CLAIBORNE, has been this
day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons indebted to the concern are requested to
settle their accounts with little delay possible, and
those to whom it s indebted will please present their
claims for payment.
Either OF the late partners is authorized use the
of the firm in settling and closing the business.
r. A. WILLIAMS,
JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
February LIST, 1851. ie
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TUST RECEIVED, IN STORE, n FOR
- SALE
20 Venison Hams, very superior
~ hrkms Mountain Butter, part prime
l barrel Roll Butter
SO bbls Mountain Family Flour
Ja7 l., D, IL w, G. CRENsHAW 81 co.
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za,I.E suBscR1RERs HAVE I'M STORE


Il and offer for sale on accommodating terms, viz:
300 bbls. prime Orleans Molasscs
rs bbls. Clarified Sugar, Louisiana Refinery
% bbls. Orleans GRADUATED Sugar
$4,000 lbs. Todd's Family Bacon, hog round
200 ,l'odds extra Family Hams
$50 Western do
200 kegs Briggs Family Lard
100 kegs (our own rendering) Lard
rs hhds Western Sides
10000 lbs. do Shoulders
300 boxes Hyde's Soap
100 do Fancy do
200 do Jackson's Candles
so do do Soap
200 bbs. Cincinnati Rectitied Whiskey
100 do Old Rye Cs43) do
10 do do (ls4D do
SO do Jersey Apple Brandy
10 do do Peach do
80 half and Or. pipes Cognac Brandy. Otard.
Dupuy & Co., and other brands
Is bbls Orleans Rum
l puncheon Antigua Rum
Is half pipes Spanish Port Wine
1870 boxes Claret Wine, approved brands
1000 reams Wrapping Paper
100 kegs Beatys Sporting Powder
JNnDuIl A o.
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aHUBBARD, GARDNER " CARLTON,

>aHarford Fire Insurance Company, of Hartford CT;
tdoward insurance Company of New York;
sfrankin Fire Insurance Company, OF Philadelphia;
Merchandise, &C., throughout the State, on favorable
,erms All losses adjusted with prompttude
~ Office No. LII west Main street. ap 20-tf
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Superintendent transportation.
Office X. and 7. K. K. CO. de Is
CHANGE OF HOURS FOR

.Esuss.z ssaAassa NORFOLK AND PoRTSWo UTH.
Ara baIebA o kME M ,e gnnq public
nexion with the avorite and beautiful Steamboat
AUGUSTA, Capt z. Mitchell, will leave the Rich
mond and Petersburg Depot every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday morning. at Ct O'clock A. NJ, for the
above places Returning, the Augusta will leave Nor
folk on the alternate days. viz: Tuesdays, Wednes-
days and Saturdays, at 6, A. M.
TdSSdBe .$S w
THOMAS DODAMEAD, Sup't.
Office Z and p z r Co Sentemher 9Th 1850
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nRIyATE pRACTiCE.-DR. PLUME 8

IL co. may be consulted usual, on the subject OF
all delicate diseases. Strangers and residents may find
at our office the best facilities for dischargpg those
nameess malsdies annoying TO the mind and when
neglected. fatal to the body All those whose cases
seem stubborn and unyiedng under ordinary treat
ment and who have almost given up despair, are par
,iculary invited to give call, as our means are mild
strike at the root and are perfectly safe. Constantly on
hand supply OF our Chens;ea lExtract of French
Fo,oers which is unsurpassed for restoring strength
aud manly vgor abused and debiitaed organs Con-
situations private and strictly confidential Paid let
tsrs promptly attended to-. Office Franklin street.
near Exchange Hotel, and first door South of Trinity
Chnrch Richmond. va lie Is Is
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"HISKEY, GIN, BRANDY, &c.--l5o
w bbls kectitied Whskey
SO bbls Baltimore Gin
20 do Anchor do
40 do Virginia Apple Brandy
60 do Imitation French do
30 quarter pipes do do
25 half do do do
IS bbls N. E. Rum
25 do Sweet Malaga Wine
so do Madeira Wine
IS do Port do
rs do Peppermint Cordial
20 casks prime Cognac Brandy
100 bbls Old Rye Whiskey, various brands
100 bbls Newark Cider
IS bbls Albany Cream Ale
In store, for sale by
no 81 VIM. TAYLOR.
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HtNSH.-200 bbls Mackerel Nos. |, 2, and a.
Il 100 bbs., halves headquarters do.
100 bbls. North Carolina Sea Mulletts. a prime ar.
ticie,
5000 lbs. dried Goldfish
100 bels. No. N. c. Roe Herrags,
80 half do do
100 boxes scaled smoked Henines,
In store and for sale by
ia 10 II. w. TYLER.
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~r-.. WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
= sst5Ss;..s;zls STEAMBOAT CURTIS PECK

: is;slsalz@sa sTEAMBo CURTIS PECK-
CHANGE OF HOUR OF STARTING. The
swift and comfortable steamboat CURTIS PECK,
Captain John Davis will on and after Tuesday next,
9Th inst, leave the wharf at Rockets regularly every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning, half past
o'clock precisely, for Portsmouth and Norfolk, and
return each alternate days leaving Norfolk the
hour, (6s Notwithstanding at each of the severa
landings on the River, going and returning
Passage. .......................$ So 90
Meala cfa
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IO.dbdbdb c GBS' s SinnFFTIF1ELD HA"
e hhds. Baltimore Sides clear of back bone
20 do do do bone do
20 do Schoobys Shoulders-very prime
do family do d.
do Reynolds family Hams
do low priced Hams
Is bbls. Lard Oil
10 do cider Venegar
3 bags washed Wool
Dbl. 5years old Apple Brandy
Cognac Brandy-n half and or pipes
IL baskets Champagne, of superior quality
Cotton Yarns, seine Irvine, carpet Warp
Leading Lines, bed Cords
Grain Bags, &c. &c.
In store and for sale on the best terms by
JNO. WOMBLE & CO.,
oc % No 100 Main street
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FALL SUPPLY OF EAR
SPLENDID STOCK OF PA
Hsz;zssSs NO FORTES, PIANO STOOLS,
w v II nPIANO COVERS, AND NEW

MUSIC.-NASH & WOODHOUSE
have lately received, and also opening large
person. with special reference their superior tone
They the latest and most fashionable styles of finish
and were chosen from the extensive manufactures of
Adam S:odart, 343 Broadway, and John B. Durham,
18th street, New York.
The subscribers have been selling the instruments of
these makers for Is years. and for durability they have
stood the test of time
They have also received an assortment ofhandsome
Piano Stools and Covers, together with Large lot OF
late and popular Music.
Piano Fortes tuned and repaired as usual.
Also, Tor sale good second hand Piano Forte.
NASH & WOODHOUSE,
an Is Rnnkse Hers and Statonars Eaaa Snuare
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-28

A DIE Il GRAY, APOTHECARIES AND
3elail and Wholssale Dealers in all kinds of DRijCS
md MEDlClNEs, PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW
LASS, DYES. FANCY ARTICLES, PERU
Careful and prompt attention given 10 n,.s.rn,;on.
lad orders OF Physisians, and dealers generally,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-28
a LExANDER MOTT AuCTIoNEER AND

a bEAANDEk MOTT AUCTIONEER AND
"A COMMISSION MERCHANT, corner Main
hand at private sale large and splendid assortment of
new Furniture and Housekeeping Goous m,lch will be
sold low Tor cash or approved paper consisting in part
Of
Hair cloth spring seat Sofas, Divans
Ottomans, Sideboards Secretaries
Ladies' Cabinets, Bureaus
Curled hair and shuck Mattresses, ouble and single
Trundle do
Mahogany, cane and Windsor Chairs
Do Wardrobes, Work Stands, Washing do
DO dining, tea and card Tables
Clocks OF every description
STAPLE AND Ft.NCv DRY GOODS.
Cloths, Casslmeres, sestl1gs> Calicoes
Irish Linens, Casmeres, Muslins, Shirtings
Satinetts, Fannels, Pins and Needles
Cotton and silk Umbrellas, Hosiery
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Superior ivory handle Knives and Forks, 81 pieces
Buck handle Knives and Forks by the dozen
Do Car, and Forks
Britannia Ware, Tea Trays, &c
Pocket and Pen Knives on cards
Razors, Scissors, Needles, Thimblea
FANCY GOODS.
Cologne, Fancy Soaps, Hooks and Eyes
Knitting Pins, Suspenders, Accordeons
Dressing, tuck and side Combs
Backgammon Boards, Hair Brushes
Razor Strops, Shaving Boxes
Ladies' Work Boxes, Spool Cotton
Money Cases. Family Bibles
Paper Pens, Playing Cards q 3,
Manutactured Tobacco Principe Cigars. Cheroot
Travelling Trunks, Valces and Carpet Bags
n Carson Patent Challenge Backing, &c
And many other articles too numerous to insert in
an advertisement-a of which will be sold very low
and on accommodating terms. NH 81
UOHN N. GORDON u SON, No. "a Mum
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VIRGINIA NAIL FACTORY. 1000 kegs
y Nails from the Virginia factory, assorted The
quality is SUPERIOR and dealers invited to examine
them. For sale by
fe u DAVENPORT, ALLEN & Co
AsD DOZEN BROWNS ESSENCE OF
q - JAMAICA GINGER.--This is a remedy
suited TO the extremes OF heat and cold, and at all
times beneficial, when gentle toncs and stimulating in
huences required Its smulant property, being in
dependent of alcoholic power, its effects frequent
remedy need be dreaded. While it strengthens
and refreshes the debilated in the season, it
is not less potent during the incemency OF winter by
warming with its healthy tonic principle, and enabling
the system to resist the influences of incpent disease
which Turk in a changing climate. No family should
be without it, and to travellers long journeys by
sea, il will be found invaluable.
Six groce of this valuable article just received and
for sale, wholesale aud retail, by
ADlE & GRAY Druggists,
te 20 Successors to Alex. Duval, l47 Main st.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
ERIE. PENN. April /.

ERIE, Penn, April l.
destructive fire occurred this morning. The
following buildings were destroyed: w. H. Roch's,
J. Johns sons, N. Murphy's, w. H. Lewis, the Ea-
gle Tavern, Browns Hotel, Joseph II. Williams,
broker aud exchange office, w. III. Knowlan's jew
elry store, O'Reilly's telegraph office, W. H. Har-
ris' saloon. c. b. Klein's, tailor, j. NJ. Jusier's
clothier. 1t is not known how the fire originated,
nor the amount of loss or insurance.
.s## HAaRIsBURGH, April /.
Daniel Webster will be received this evening in
the HALL of Representatives, by the Governor and
members.
BosToN, April 1.
Indictments against Wright. Scott, Hayes, and
others, who were concerned in the rescue OF the
fugitive slave ShaGrach were read in the T. ).
District Court by Judge Spraguc, this morning.
The indictment against Wright contains fifteen
counts. The trial is fixed for this day four weeks.
oswEGo, N. Y, April l.
Vessels are arriving and departing for upper
lakes through the Wellington canal at this point
this is the best evidence that 1t is not closed to
American vessels.
NEW YORK, April 1.
Cotton dull, without sales. Flour-Holders OF
Western have submitted to a decline of &C; sales
500 barrels at a. SO to 81 60 for Michigan and In
diana. Wheat dull; sales 1900 bushels Gennesec
on private terms. Rye steady; sales 200 bushels
PENNSYLVANIA at 74c Corn tirm-l1 900 bushels at
50 to SIC for yellow. Pork closes, with more
frmness than it opened old mess $l2 rs; prime
$40 IS. Beef Cattle firm. Whiskey 23c.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
News! News!!

The Miners Express Of last weekcontains the follow.
ihy, which i 40 base slander the Hon. D. +. MIL
Lxa, a. could wsA be pauneds-
BY letter received from Warrington City, we learn
that River and Harbor Bill which passed the Senate
and which contained appropriations for our Harbor and
for the improvement OF the Rapids. opposed by Hon
DAM MILLER, account Of the appropriation Of
for tho Harbor at Dubuque. This is what cnr Wing
friends have gained in the success Of Dan. Miller
The letter informs that an item ofneaYiy Sill,
600 was included in the Civil Diplomatic Bill, which
passed the Senate for defaynE the OF running
tho boundary tine between Iowa and Missouri. This
item objected in the House Of Representatives BY
Mr. Hall, Of Missouri and thereapos the House objected.
committee ofconfsrence appointed, but Tor want
Of time Has there been sufficient time leit
for consideration Of the suhect the House would proba
bly, have agreed. though 10 vAiR TO presume that Dan.
Miller would also have opposed that appropriation
more palpabls mssiatement could not well be made
The River and Habor Bill did no, pass the Senate, in
consequence ofihs hostility to il Of Messr Cass, Dckn.
son, Dosylas Co. No man in Congress did more to
promote the passage this bill than the Hoa d.
Miller, who i. accused BY the corespondens Of the Ex
press Of attempting to defsath o, shame where 10 thy
blush! '@t
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
The Surveyor General.

II has long been wonder TO many wings why .
loco foco, appointed through the influence of his
loco foco predecessor, should be continued in
the most influential Office in the gift Of the govern
ment as Surveyor General Of Iowa, Wisconsin an )
Minnesota. These wonderings may now cease,in
asmuch Is Mr. BOOTH has been removed and GEO.
B. SARGENT is to fill his place. Mr. Sargent is 4
noble whig and is every way qualified to discharge
the duties Of the office. His residence is Daven-
port, where he has long been engaged with Mr.
Cook, in the practice Of the law. He is BROTHER
OF John o. Sargent, one Of the editors Of the Re.
pubic,and we believe smother brother of his is one
Of the editors Of the Boston Transcript. We con-
graduate the whig party in view Of the change.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
CIRCULAR.

Burlington April y Isoi.
At a public meeting held 10 th'' q!
last evening to hear lecture y I'o !,
SrErHES r. SWEET, upon The suelea. !
Temporary Normal Schools or IeseI.. ,.
Institutes, the undersigned were apr
ed committee TO confer and co-cP' =.
with other committees that may v M
pointed by friends Of Education I'd ~ III.
the adjacent counties, in relation 20 as'.
ing an Institute for Teachers d sons =
trail place i'm this region. -. u
The friends OF Education, iherso's' .
different places that Prof. Sweet n'y -,
ii, are respectfully requested % 'r tG..r.
committees TO cooperate in th's ~ CIV.
prise. We heartily commend u y M,
ers and 10 their older scholars VIZ 80.
have the profession Of Tescnine y $500,
10 school Directors and to all the liz ~.
of Education. We shall be happy 70 az
such an Institute held in Eurhng'o. 1880,
do all in our power TO advance ~
w. SALTER,
G.J. JOHNSON, ~.
DIS. SHELDON, 70"
JIG. EDWARDS,
J.. NJ. MORGAN,
P.fS. Mr. Sweet will deliver aiec co.,
Danville this evening; tomorrow, ~.
the 18th inst, in the Baptist Shu'.Ip ,..,.
Ington, at Il o'clock, and at N oan. :
ant on Saturday evening, 18th 'nsh
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

Fu@ the Fair6sld r~ar,r
Plank RsaA Cempany Orrs.s..1
On Monday last, the stockhoiders ~ ~.
and Mt Pleasant Plank Road Company - =
Court House in this place, paid In the A.. -. -
UNI, and proceeded 10 organize by the 60 -.
the following officers. @a VI
VIM III. Wallace, President.
Barnet Ristine, Treasurer.
Directors.
George Achesoa.
John n. Huey,
A. X. Sparks.
John D. Crawford.
John Mccormick
The interest manifested AZ The n~.sf-
as to justify rs In saying that the rnrr -. sats
commenced in earnest. The day f,ltc-s. 49,
stockholders met and proceeded 10 tu.;-1A Ne
James Eckert was appointed secres,rr n a. -
pany, and the following gcntlrmen rs~n.s-sNeA-
TO solicit subscription to the stock of s.i5
John 3D. Crawford Crawfcrdss Nina u..ssnTi
VIM Scott, Rome, Henry county, co.
VIM Green and John r.. PaIscas Io~h~ss
Sam'l Smith. Mt Pleasant.
Barnet Ristine, Fairfield.
James Eckert, Fairfield.
Wilkins Warwick, Rockville. Jea.rso. .....
The Articles Of Association win BE- fon,A !. y
other part Of our pater.
1t Is the intention or the Directors "a -. "
soon as the Articles Of Incorporates h.s. -. =
published the required time, "a wesksj sse -.
arrangements for the survey ard estimases. n :.
to he hoped that during this time thu stn<t 81.
double The amount already subscribed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10
Terrible Disaster.

That aohls and bsassifs sse,sss which has been -
Bridge recently erected ~ the snterprsng citizens Of
Muscatins Cedar river, fell, with 4 terrible crash,
Saturday last. This bridge built at expense Of
el5,o0O. q single span, coo feet in length. The
editor Of the Enquirer sansuins that will be
rebuilt We hops may be, with such lateral securities
will prsvent the Of similar disaster. The
Directors held meeting Monday evening and resolved
that the bridge must BE- rsbui word could DO
obtained from Mr. Mbu, the architect, in regard i,s
feasibility, &c. 1t is presumed that il viii from
e3O0Oto e5 600 to put up again. The following is
the description its fall which take from the Musca.
tine Tr.weekly Of Tuesday -
The bridge fell down the river square from its
base; the upper columns on both sides drew from
their fastenngs in the earth; the hog-chains held
firm, and the whole structure went together into
the water. II il but little breken-the timbers Of
the towers are shivered to some extent, and the
tresselw Of the arch broken in some places but
all was still held firmly together on Sunday eve.
ming. The plank is about two-thirds gone, but .
large portion has been caught and landed at various
points below.-The inclined planes leading up to
the bridge at either end are uninjured.
This disaster proves what we, in common with
many others have always ibelieyed-that the
bridge was strong enough to resist any amount OF
perpendicular weight, but that II needed some
lateral force to hold IL sgainst high winds. The
storm OF Friday night was severe one, and fe W
bridges Of the length and heghth Of this one, could
have resisted II, without some lateral or interme.
diato support.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

A SOUTHERN ALLy.-Frofessor Agasiz, in re-
cent lecture at Key West stated his conviction that
the pcninsua of Florida, up to the surface OF the
water, has been entirely the work of the coral in
sect II so, the territory of that State will contin-
ne to expand, for aught we know, until II Is as
large all the rest of the United States together
We hope that when our friends of the South learn
what powerful ally they have, which works with
out ceasng, and to such results. for the extension
of slave territory they will be better contented
with the annexation Of California as a free State
With the coral on their side they viii hardly need
an amendment to the Federal constitution to pre-
serve the equilibrium of state powers. Inc eorai
IL southerner in all its feelings and sympathies.
II never has been known to work for northern peo-
ple vet. We think now the Union is safe.-tN. y.
Post.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-04-10

A young clerk by the name of Doodle in New
York, who had become tired of life because woman
was unkind shut himself up in his room, last week,
Law down on his bed, took pistol charged it with
dangerous wad, put cap on the cone, placed it
near his heart, (muzzle outwardsJ made his will,
wrote letters to his friends, and commenced dying
Having forgotten to discharge his pistol, or take
nelson, il was slow work, and he had not got more
than half through when he was caught at II. He
was grooming terribly when found, but hnaily got
up, shook himself. laughed with his friends, ana
a relative or one OF the parties who recently fought
duel with broadswords, at twenty PAGES.