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The Minnesotian., 1851-12-27
Real Estate Agency Office.
tsEss, w, WILSON

ATE of Newark Ohio, respectfully informs the pub
lie, that he has located himself permanently in ST.
PAUL. the Territory OF Minnesota, where he proposes
his direct and personal services Agent for the
purchase, sale and exchange Of all descriptions Of Real
Estate, such Lands, Farms, Town Properly, Lease
holds, Ground Rentsto the payment of taxes of no
residents, examining titles, collecting debts, &c. &c.
And will negotiate Agent for Loans of Money on Bond
and Mortgage, Town Property. &C.; also for the pur-
stocks such have bona de values and
act all other business connected with such Agency.
OFFICE-CoRNER OF Sd AND wABAsHAw.
All property will be duly advertised, and charges
whatever, will be made unless the negotiations are tul
ly and satisfactorily effected.
By permission, he refers to
\. B. Hogg, Esq.
James X. ST ,nsbury, Esq. Newark, Ohio.
sss aSse, e D. B. wasslsr s"is1i Banker Ohio
Col. John Mills, Merchant, Marietta. Ohio.
Noah l.. Wilson, Banker, 5 "''N'' o
GSi Gen . 4 NGra0,.' Japes Mount Vernon, Ohio,
Hon Thomas Ewing, Lancaster, Ohio.
Henry Stansbury, ESD, Apy General, Columbus, Ohio
lion Joseph Vance, Ex-Governor, trbana, Ohio.
Hon Vim BeLh, EX-Ciovei nor, Ohio, Illinois.
Hon J Brady, Carlisle Pennsylvania.
"; T,5;:1 Tsis! ! ! 1sst :Ssh' S',so", Baltimore
wm X Miller, Mer's Hotel, Baltimore.
'S fa@s'a; ;S@'9a 'EsS" Hss: Washington City,
DR. VIM knight, Philaieph, Pa.
Elias Fassctt, Esq, Wall street, I Naw yort
Alfred Avery, Merchant, 10 Broadway,
George Iiogg, Merchant Brownsville, Pa.
Hon Lewis CaSs, Detroit, Michigan.
Hon whitcumb. Ex-Governcr, Indiana.
II NJ Rice, Esq, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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ST. PAUL DRUG STORE.
HICH-CX & KELLOGG,

Corner of Third and Cedar sts opposite JUICE Lambers.
w ILL keep constantly hand general supply the
W best VIVA ialeratd drugs and medicines and articles
usually kept for sale in drug stores.
Phys cian prescriptions PIT UP with the greatest care.
Mediclns may be procured at all hours OF the night,
without extra char-e.
, Profits small, and terms cash.
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10 Elsy cid friends,

A Nd THE CREST OF MANKIND.;' / would say,
N thar can be found during the winter. at the old
stand Charley Gave, Third Street, where will al
ways be happy to wait upon them. Bar house fur
nshed with the best of every thing.
nov. -. It. WIN. HAETSUORNE.
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O. e. L rench, M. D.

GRADUATE OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAM
BRIDGE, MASS.
HR. r. believes il a duty he himself and the
community. he intends to make s.. Paul his per-
residence, state that he Ea, had many years
experience in the hospitals and practice Of the
cities, and also Of the diseases ot the Mississippi vaey
graduate the oldest and first University in the
try, and number years the private pupil Of
most emin surgeons and physi ans of New York;
Boston and Philadepha. Dr. French Will give partic-
nOn To diseases Of women and children, and re-
spcctiuly his in the practice Of Surgery
Medicine, and Midwifery, to the citizens Of ST. Paul and
vscinlty.
REFrRENCEs-Dr A. T. Crow, Or Ray, DR. Robertson,
Kittoe X Co, Galcna Messrs. Rice, Hongsbead Beck
Louis Roberts, J. W. Simpson, Gen. Boai, St. Paul.
Oct. 17-c-ut
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NATHAN SE'ECEEs,
Attic ssUc's Book Store.

At &c DUC's EsGGk St"Fc.
Cocutr Bench and Wnb nsliac SIS, 81. Pdrt,
NEAY be found a large and we'll se|ec-
ITA ted stock of Books and stationery,
which will be rePlenishrd from time 10
to time as literally as the demand will
warrant. Sales made upon the principle
of large sales and small profits. Terms
cash.
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nSTfHETN A ~ s..'(a."srN,
= SS-SEns ~ EASS SES3

u ODNEY PARKER, late of the American House Low
IL ell Mass, having lease OF the large hotel at inc
uuper end OF ST. Paul. with everything in proper orer
for the convenience of travellers, b0arderS- or families ne
sir.ng furnished apartments, respectfully invites MS
friends and the public give him call. believing una
ne can do As mnch for their be expected
in country, yet supplied with regular markets
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on THIRD sTEET TWO DOORS BELOW wADAsHAw.
FlIE subscriber Lavng Just received his fall stock of
Has and Caps would call the attention OF purca>-
large and better selected assortment goods in
his line than be found north o. St. Louis.
All hich he offers for CASH, At small advance ON
eastern prices.
" B. Hats purchased this establishment, ironcd free
of charge Il. " EST MCCLUCD.
October ?, 1S5l-l-cm.
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STATIONERY! t!

DLANK BOOKS OF a variety of sizes, memorandum
q books, drawing, Foolscap, letter and paper.
Envelopes fancy and plain drawing, and other pencils
Pens, inks, &C., for sale by
WILLIAM 5. COMB,
Bookseller & sationer, st. Anthony Capitol ss,
opposite American House.
npv. u.
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NEW GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE,
ON SAINT ANTHONY STREET, TWO DOORS BELOW
THE AMERICAN HOUSE.
THE undersigned would respectfully nvitethe attention
the public, their and well selected stock
Groceries and Provisions. Also, Ready-Made Clothing,
Boots Shoes, Wines, Liquors, Nails, Glass, Hardware,
&c, all of which will be sold cheap for cash.
II Please call aud examine before purchasing else
where. IRVINE BRO.
st Paul, October %, 1851 7
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NANNY s. WELD
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS AND SHOES.
Main Street

VXTOULD respectfully call the attention Of dealers
w Minnesota, to the largest and most varied
ment OF RooTs and SHOEs ever offered in ST. Louis
Believing that they can offer better Inducements pur-
chaser, any other establishments; which they
willing demonstrate upon examination of their goods
and prices.
September %, 1s5l-y
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EXCHANGE AND DEPOsITE OFFICE
Geo. w, harrington, & Co.

Sr. ANTHONY ST., SAINT PAUL.
MONEYS derosite an interest allowed on all sums
WI deposited for three mont rs and over.
Exchanges all the principal cities, east and south,
for s1le.
Collections in any Of the States promptly attended
Investment. made in Real Estate, Utherwisn, for
persons living out Of the Territory, in the most avanta
yeous manner.
o'cloSl. 23-uf
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NEW STO.sE.

FOR TIE ST. CROIX RIVER TRADE.
NN HAND-A selected assortment of groceries, pro-
" visions, dry goods AMI reaiy-made clothing, hard
WIRE AMI n-ware. boots and shoes general assnrt-
mt selected particularly for the lumber trade-cheap
for cash.
On time, terms agreed to suit parties.
W. IT. c. FOLSOM.
TAyLoR's FALLS, Minn., Sept. 90, 1851. y
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ST. PAUL HARDWARE STORE.

ST. PAUL HARDW STORE.
On Third Street two Doors below Wabashaw.
'i'E subscribers having received large additions to
l their former stock and assortment are prepared to
furnish any article in the hardware liIe small at
pri -. We shall keep IN hand large
stock o Carp utc,S ant JoinerS T"o House Trimmings,
Farming Implements. Heavy Hardware, Sail"ry Hard
IiurS k2rpHS Hardware LOOkinE-sasseS, Lamps,
Fancy Goods. Nc., 81.
Just received Il lar-e lot Of Slnich Bells Of all kinds.
d"ierm med To- sell and CAS- II. ONLY,
purchasers lind call buy
n;: elsewhere.
J. MCCLOUD, JR., s. CO.
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J. {. BURBANK. w. L. rANcErTE. II. NJ. RICE.
BURBANK, FANCETTE & Co.'s
Minnesota Express Passenger
and Mail Line.

CONNECTING AT GAIENA WITH THE AMERICAN
EXPRESS COMPANY.
VO and from St. Paul and all the principal towns and
l cit {. in the United States and Europe.
the land route toGaena with branch
to the river towns.
For the passenger sht freight, and val
liable packa -es. collection Of NOTES, DRAFTS, BILLS
&c.; transporatioof MONEY, purchase and sale vi all
MERCuANDI2E, &c., &c.
Competent messengers will travel constantly over the
whole route. stopping all the towns of any importance
from St. Anthony Gaena, both the river ana Interior
ur land route.
The propretorS hold themselves responsible for all mon
cys AMI goods entrusted their Passengers
also depend upon being conveyed in specify and COM
fortaLle manner.
Agencies and Offices:
C Rice Co., ST. PAUL. II stevens Co. st. Ath'y,
+ Steele Esq Ft Smelling. Churchill Il Nelson, S'water
= NJ Ruheo&Co LaCrosse, NJ Whaey, " WillowrIver,
Brisbol's, Pr du Chen. Brookes, Esq. Galeila.
BURBANK, FANCEITE co.
ST Paul, November II, 1851 10
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Attention I!
MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN.

THE subscriber offers his services to close and draw off
Balance sheets Books entrusted to his charge with
neaues and tidelity; also open new sctts. Copying
done in a mat and legible hand. Charges moderate.
Apply to W. Combs practical bookkeeper and account
ant. next door TO FarringtUn's store.
December I3--mb.
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Fremont EaOssse.

DEYARMAN & FISHER, still accommodate boarder'
sin the dwelling part of the Fremont llouse,'' 81
reports to the contrary Notwithstanding.
Nov. -, 1851.
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PAPEIsI!ANGINGS.

W. S. COMBES, Con. OF ST. ANTHONY s CAPITOL
STREETS, OPPOSITE AMERICAN HOUSE.
gTAS lust received lot rich and beautiful pat
terms OF parI,r, hail. AMI chamber wall papers, bor
ders, papers, and reDoari prints. all of whic,
will he sold the lowest prizes Cali and the Franklin
Book Store.
nov. -.
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ST. PAUL HAT AND CAP STORE

Oct. ,, 1S5l-l-cm
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-15
MrNarfEE. MAKER OLE SUR

EpoBERT McNAsgEE, MAKER OF SUR
asks the attention of Physicians and Dentists to his
stock, which will be found to comprise all kinds oil
Dental and Surgical instruments, Trasses, Cutlery &c
He likewise makes to order aud repairs all descriptions
has already received he trusts to be able to merit con-
nuance of it, by increased business facilities and de-
termination to give entire satisfaction to his patrons
MAIN STREET. opposite American Hotel.
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81 Ig;glII

AsE
Ep ICHMOND u PETERSBURG RAIL-
NJ, ,ROAD-SPRING AND SUMMER AR
RANGEMENT.-On and after Saturday. the 18th Of
March, the Trains will run as follows
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves iSichHohu 9any' att ..........'..... NJ
Leaves Petersburg daily, at. A. M
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
Leaves Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
saturdays, at. of a. WI
Leaves Petersburg, same days, at. ........3A P. M
Fare. when tickets procured at the Office. 81 90
:" when paid in the cars. l ia
Children over g. and not over IL years OF age, ser
wants and coloured persons-when tickets are pro-
cured at the ofce-half price.
N. B. Servants travelling by themselves must be fur
nshed with two passes, that be retained at
the oce and it must be expressly stated on the pass
that they are permitted to go on the
No freight packages Of any description will be al
lowed on the Mail Train
NORFOLK TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
ana Frdays, at. ...6s AM
For Port Waltha, where it connects with the steamer
Augusta.
fasSage ...............S2 w
MedlS odCu. CU
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation.
Office r. and ? R. R. Co. NH Is
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NEW LINE OF STEAM

Aefnsaa NEW LINE OF STEAM
MzkAEK%GS SHIPS BETWEEN RICHMOND
GAE4EAzlg AND PHILADELPHIA
ING AT NORFOLK AND CITY
PolNT.--The UNION STEAM SHIP COM
PANY having built two beautiful first class steam
ships expressly for this trade, respectfully give notice
that the ,e new steamship VIRGINIA will positively
leave Philadelphia the LIST day Of February next,
and the ship PENNSYLVANIA in a few days there
after One of these ships will leave each port every
five days. and will go through in 4S to so hours, and
to or from Norfolk in "a hoursofering unrivalled ia
cilites to shippers and passengers economy and dis
PATCH avoiding all transhipments. Insurance will be
as low as by the inland routes. Each ship IS provided
with two Of Francis life boats, and have the credit of
being the best built ships in Philadelphia. Due notice
will be given of the time for leaving each port.
RANKIN u WHITLOCK,
Agents at Richmond.
JOHN ROWLETT,
Agent at Petersburg.
T. P. CROWELL,
Agent at Norfolk.
LEVI ELDRIDGE,
General Agent, Phia.
~ Lynchburg Virginan will please copy.
ia lift
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p EMOVAL.-The subscribers have removed
HI their planning MILL to their lumber
yard the south side of the Dock, where they are
ready to receive and execute orders for Planning and
Saving 10 all tneIr variety, where, Also they have
and are prepared for making boxes, flattening mills
and other fixtures Tor tobacconists packing boxes for
merchants, and furnishing lumber rough or dressed,
cali and Judge for themselves. ~ ''''7a
.-s...'r3 T.. g. THOMAS J. GLENN & co.
tey Bill Timber also furnished from their Saw NH
n Surry, TO order. fe 81
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"A -EfEWN -WHOLEsALE tROCERY-Co1l

NEW WHOLESALE GROCERY-C0W.
IN MISSION AND FORWARDING HOUSE
The subscribers have associated themselves in business
under the firm and style OF HUNDLEY. NORVEL
e. JONES. for the purpose Of transaetmg GENE
RAJ GROCERY, COMMISSION AND FOR
WARDlNG BUSINESS. They have taken the store
on Pearl street 0eading from Mayo's bridge to Main
street, opposite to Kent. Paine IL Kent, and will be
prepared by the first OF March, offer complete and
carefully selected stock of GROCERIES,, which they
wiisel upon as good terms as can be had in the
ket. :, -aI
They will make liberal advances upon all consiget
ments of produce. 1'
WIN. ID. NOkVELL. IA
h I2-ett SAML. j. JONES.
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c. ~ gl IsIs!.:zzl;

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROA ID
v OPEN TO RICHMOND, FOR FREIGHT
AND ASSENGERS.--GREAT REDUCTION
OF FARE, AND INCREASED EXPEDITION
HOURS OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE.
Leave Richmond daily at quarter past 6 o'clock,
A. M, breakfast at the Junction, and arrive in Char
louisville at o'clock, P. M.
Leave Charlottesville at quarter past 7, A. M and
arrive in Richmond at o'clock, P. M.
Fare between Richmond and Charlottesville. .S3 so
i" :" Lvnchburg. ...... 4 so
Staunlon ........ so
i" 9" Junction and !" ....... 4 IS
Children between the ages of and II years, half
price.
The system of Return Tickets is abolished
Servants should be furnished with two passes one to
be left with the Depot Agent.
To prevent frequent stopping Of the Train, passengers
who get on between turn outs and depotS, will be
charged extra.
Tickets will be procured at the Depot, corner Of
Union and Broad streets, and all passengers
will be required obtain tickets the different Depots
the line. If they get the at out the
ticket should be obtained at the first Depot arrived at
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-15

HIRE, LIFE & MARINE INSURANCE.
II The Richmond Fire Association are now prepar-
ed to ssue policies of Insurance the above descrp-
ton of risks reasonable terms any similar COM
pany and respectfully ask share of the patronage OF
the pub c. Applications will be received at the Of
fce No. 1913, corner Main and 9th streets, where the
officers will cheerfuy furnish all information that may
be required All losses promptly and literally adjusted
JAMES BOSHER, President.
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JOHN BosHER, Secy au 8
ssxs1 SPLENDID STOCK OF PA
2s,;s.laFs:ssS NO FORTES, PIANO STOOLS,
NJ N III nPIANO COVERS. AND NEW

MUSIC.-NASH & WOODHOUSE
have lately received, and also opening large
supplies Of Piano Fortes, selected by OF the firm in
person. with special reference 10 their superior tone
They are the latest and most fashionable styles Of hns
and 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
Piano Stools and Covers, together with large lot OF
late and popular Music.
Piano Fortes tuned and repaired as usual.
Also, for sale good second hand Piano Forte.
NASH & WOODHOUSE,
apis Booksellers and Stationers, Eagle Square.
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RICHMOND FIRE AssOCIA-

3f5dN = TION.-LIFE INSURANCE RE-
tS& SUMED.-This Association is now pre-
Sa-A-pared to issue Policies of Insurance on the
lives Of all persons enjoying good general health, and
OF sound constitutions for the whole duration OF life,
for limited PERIOD and upon as reasonable terms as
any similar company. As this is the only institution OF
the kind in this State it claims fairly the patronage of
citizens, especially when it is remembered that
it is at home and its profits distributed here, while the
premiums of other companies, literally encouraged by
the public carried out OF the State. The advan
tages OF Life assurances now too universally
knowledged to require minute detail OF the benefits
resulting therefrom is enough to say that all persons
who derive their incomes support from public pr
vate situations, mechanical, professional mercantile
pursuits should avail themselves of its advantages in
order to liberal support to those who de-
pendant their exertoris. The rates of insurance
are favorable those of any similar institution in
the United States, and general information relating to
Life assurances, together with the rates Of premiums
will be cheerfully given to those who call at the Office
No 223, corner Main and 9Th SITS.
Slaves will be insured as usual on reasonable TERMS
JAMES BOSHER, Prest.
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"A DIE u GRAY, ApOTHECARIES AND
4 N pRUGGlSfS, Successors to ALEX DuvAL1
ae,an ana W hoesale Dealers in all kinds OF DRUGS
ana MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, WINDOW
merry, &c. &c. A' -
Careful and prompt attention gwen to nrescriutens
and orders OF Physicians, and dealers generally.
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UaR. ROSES CELEBRATED COUGH

MAR. ROSES CELEBRATED COUGH
~ SYRUP.-There is no preparation for bad
colds, which are usually attended with cough or
pain in the breast, certain of relieving and
ring the afflicted than DR.. Roses Cough Syrup Ex-
Dectorant.
This preparation is the result of 30 years practice
Philadelphia, and thousands can testify to its great
medicinal value. DIR. Rose is graduate of the Penn
sylvania College, under Drs. Physic, Chapman, and
Hare the great chemist; and having BEEN IN his ex-
tensve practice in Philadelphia, frequently in consul
talion with those distinguished men, he now offers to
the public his Cough Syrup, OF the results Of
that practice. If the bowels conspated, take his
Family Pills. per drecons-price IS cents per box.
Cough Syrup 50 cts. per bottle.
All OF DR.. Roses celebrated Family Medicines, with
full directions, will be found at
r. r. DUVAL'S,
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TUST RECEIVED splendid assortment Of
- Ladies Cabinet Bureaus, mahogany spring. seat
Sofas, Tete-aT etes, mahogany and caneseat parour
and rocking Chalrs--wth many other articles in the
furnishing line, which will be sold at private sale very
low. - Ito 13] ALEX. MOTT.
DURCELL. LADD 4 CO., DRUGGISTS,
T. DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES,
WINDOW GLASS, &C., offer for sale at low prices
tor cash, or the usual credit to punctua Dealers
large and well selected stock, embracing the following
IN part
$500 lbs best Nader
1000 lbs superior Indigo
80 kegs super Carb Soda
rs lbs Blue Mass
30 lbs Hydriodate Potass
IS bbs Logwood
$500 lbs Extract Logwood
Is bbls Spts. Turpentine
40 boxes variegated Soap
500 do refined Borax
bbls refined Camphor
100 groce friction Matches
so boxes ground Pepper, Allspice Ginger
10 bbls No. l Castor Oil
20 boxes Pearl Starch
$50 baskets Sweet Oil
800 No. / Nutmegs
200 ounces Suph. Quinine
600 boxes Window Glass, French and
American
400 kegs White Lead, dry and in oil
80 bbs Blake's Fire Proof Paint
And the usual assortment of Patent Medicines, Fan
CIV Articles &c. &c.
PURCELL, LADD G. CO., Druggists,
fe 2S " Main st., corner 18th.
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To prevent the Depot in Richmond from being so
filled up with grain and other produce as to arrest the
transportation from the country depos, it it is not
moved by the consgnee within yeght hours after its
arrival, it will be removed by the company and stored
at the expense of the owner. G.. r. MASON,
ia 80 Superintendent of Transportation.
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a. ~ ~

ED edmond AND DANV1LLE RAIL-
He> ROAD Y.--Proposals will be re-
ceived the Office of the Chief Engineer of the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad, at Richmond until A..
NJ Monday the 10th OF March, to be decided the 18th
of the month for doing all abe grabbing, clear
ing, grading, dtching and masonry on the Richmond
and Danve Railroad, in the counties of Amelia, Not
toway, Prince Edward Lunenburg and Charlotte,
comprehending about as miles of road.
Prohles and specifications can now be seen at the
office of the company in Richmond, and after the 10th
of February the office of the resident Engineers
the line at huntsville and Keysville.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors
ANDREW TALCOTT,
ja24 Chief Engineer R. IL ID. R. R. Co.
.zsa.-7Tt DAILY LINE OF PACKET
- BOATS FOR LYNCHBURG.-On
and after the Sd March, our packets will leave Rich
mond daily at A. M, Sundays excepted,) and ar
rive in Lynchburg next day, ate F. Fare through,
SO So
RETURNING-Leave Lynchturg every evening, at 81
o'clock, Except Saurdays,) and arrive in Richmond in
80 hours.
Passengers for the North save day by taking this
route, as the boats arrive in Richmond the second
morning in ample time breakfast and take the Nor
them cars and also in time to connect with the Norfolk
boats and Petersburg morning cars
Passengers for Cumberland c. I'll. and Farmvle, and
also for Charlottesville, will leave in the Monday,
Wednesday and Fridays boats. Fare to Charlottes-
vile 81.
Below see Fare for intermediate distances on the
Canal, and time OF the boats passing