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Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
Rock Island and Chicago Railroad

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is fast crow ;n, ,nora Z, f.sns ~, t.s ."u,
rad mon Vic have sor'n,,,' n ',:I" ias.era na'i
routes leoJi,, to tbo Mos, E,,l,, 90 80, o.nei
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will ton ,hp M;ss;ss;.,,,: III s na'loau Wn.eh
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and ;s y;a,ral ,s ~, aho.,.. " .n's sieat river.
rn;IroaJ 20 ,bn pac;Mc W. m,,a. ouae 80, 'oi
from giyins onr rcadars tbo S,,l"m;o ,v,, r,;,'
in relation tn his rood from tho A..r;sS,' p"u
roa5 Jemrnal nnhl;sIai u, NJ MI. ";,.' .'.,i
ILL.,, onI -, ;..a,,a,:.i "" "'n w ,'ae
Ra;Ire,dS & IN ,So r';,..d S,a,p p"pof uea1.ea "
umes. ' WI
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contract w,s co,nriat..;s,,,. 49,. .1., .uas
bv rho d;rcc,ars if ~. ss1j a. IN. ..: nasas.
Il -. \.
49, "a
ntis3leol.slpuetIUl
land to Chicugo,a a d[t1S 900 n5j3Ss.
The road is to be completed MNbout two years
from the date of the contract. and the names of
the contractors furnish good guaranty that
they will not be behind the time.
After all the efforts Of other companies this
road will prot ably be the first to: re h he Mis-
sissIppi, to form part OF the first connected
line OF railroad from the Atlantic 10 that great
river In many respects lit occupies one Of the
most favorable ioutes to be found in this coun-
try being upon the same line of latitude with
the south shores of Lakes Erie and Michigan.
1t forms the natural and appropriate extension
west for all the roads touching the shores of
these lakes on the south and strikes the Mis-
sissppi at the best point for crossing that river
to be found between New Orleans and the Falls
OF st. Anthony Rock Island is on the same
line with Council Bluff. on the Missouri river
which is stated to be the first practicable cross.
ing pace Tor railroad above its mouth. If
such is the fact, the Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad occupies portion of the shortest and
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
+, f. GAY.

VX7HOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
w in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Oils,
Paints, Dye Slutfs, Druggists Glass Ware Bur
lington, Iowa.
Also, dealer in Books and Stationery, Surgi-
cal Instruments, Teeth, Gold and Tin Foil, Per.
fumery, Window Glass; great variety of fan
CIV articles, sporting and fishing tackle
Agent for Dupont's Gunpowder; also, for
Smiths Eachine Cards, supply of which will
be kept on hand.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

AN IRISH ADVERTISEMENT best thing in
and comprehensive, was that of jamie O'Fog-
gerty for his wife Jane who had left his board
they had no bed. missing, from Killarney,
Jane O'Foggerty; she had in her arms two ba,
by's and Gurnesey COW all black, with red
hair, tortoise shell combs behind her ears, and
large black spots all down her back, which
sauints awfully."
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
G.. ID. CROSTHWAlT,
GENERAL LAND AGENT.

l0lrd Cfy, i0ud.
W EEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, WAR
IN rants guaranteed not only genuine, but
cood for the land on which they are located
Also, will locate Bounty Land Warrants, is
sued under the act approved Sept; %, 1859.
Also, will furnish ENCH ANGE, on any of
the Eastern Cities or st. Louis, in sums to suit
and on reasonable terms
Nav. 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

o." The Tribune thinks it right and pro
per that those who hold the Offices should foot
the bills. The editor says:
Now let us say further that there are legiti
mate, honest, election expenses to be borne by
somebody, and we don't see who can be asked
to contribute to them with better grace than
those who hold desirable Offices by the ascen-
dency of the party in whose behalf contribu.
tions are asked; and we hold the office-holder
who wouldent freely and eheerfully contribute
fair and reasonable sum for proper election
purposes a consumate sneak, who ought not to
have an office at ali,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

These calculations have been carefully made.
in view of the various elements of progress and
change, together with disturbing forces. and
for the most part, upon ample data for correct
ness. The only exception to this is in the case
of Texas. and especially California, where the
ratio of progress has not extended to single
decade, nor of course their ratios gravitated to
a settled progaess from decade to decade. As
general problem, it will be found stated with
great care and correctness. Advertiser.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
For Sac or Lease.

THE largest and most eommodious HOUSE
i in Iowa City containing eleven large rooms,
n Kitchen bath ROOM cellar, and well, all CON
venient There is also fine stable crrriage
shed, COW shed, an extensive garden, and other
conyeniences GEORGE ANDREWS.
Iowa City, June Is, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

The PLACE FoR THE GInLs.-A former citizen
OF Terre Haute writes to the Courier as follows.
in regard to the scarcity Of marriagcable females
in Oregon. ltsa long way to go for husband.
but good one is worth even a journey to the
Pacific.
The male population here is deplorably pre-.
dominant. Girls under fourteen years Of ago
frequently become "heads OF families" widows
are not suffered to remain long IN weeds, ana
The marsi'ai's report-in population Of I3 600
only one old maid Women of any age, ma
tion or condition who will come here, are assn.
red Of profitable and proper employment. and
in due eour-e of time appropriate husbands.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

a SINGULAR AND MELANCHOLY CoIScIDEScE -
Among the sufferers in the ate terrible gale at
Prince Edwards Island, reported in the New
York hera d. as the fo'owing:
Schooner Henry Clay, Baltimore, all hands
lost. Shoon,r Henry Clay. of fremont all hands
lost. and in the same co'um, Propeior Henry
Guy, of Buffalo, on Lake Erie, all hands lost.
with one exception.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
Arrest of Capita. Punish me nj.

Passing up Orange street, our attention was
attracted by boy who was climbing lamp
post endeavoring to pass the end of rope which
was attached to the neck of terrier dog, over
the horse on which the amp-lighter rests his
ladder when lighting the lamp. There were
some half dozen ragged urchins around cheer
ing him.
An old gentleman present, suspecting foul
pla., asked the little fellow what he was going
to do to the dog.
said the excited boy
Numbering what the old man.
Why, Jakey Baba It rat what he cotch
ed when they tor old buildin'.
like gqe of him,
I'll take M
Oh, it carr Fan Internal
and he's g,t his 81 ID you can bet your
life III hang him.
Jury! what jury?
Why our jury, the Pellers settin there on
and Bob Linkets sentenced him to be hung,
That's right. aint it daddy? II was all on the
square was the lawyer against the dog. and
Joe Beecher was fur him; but his arguments
was all knocked to thunder when | brought
the murdered body inter court. 1t took 'cm all
down. They guv in that l was right He aint
wuth n rusty nail now but as soon as he's dead
he's wuth fifty cents 'cordin to law, at the City
Hall, and we want the money for Fourth o
July.
The old gent seemed surprised at the logic
of the boy, but was about entering another plea
for the condemned, when the scene was inter
rupted by the owner Of the dog, Ia stout Irish.
man, who soon dispersed Judge, jury and ex.
ecutioner, and rescued the trembling culprit.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

SYRACUSE SALT-W What an Immense qYsrtA-A
capital Of but little less than 81 900 900 is used
In the various branches Of the salt manufacture
at Syracuse. n Y. and the produc, Of springs
has decreased from l55 OH in ie05 to g. Eos .9l6
bushels in 1850. There are ID, 600 yats employ.
cd for coarse or solar salt, and l0, 900 kett les
for fine salt, producing 100000 bushels per
week, with 900 cords Of wood annually.
Nearly million of barrels are used every sea.
son for packing salt.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

Feel no i'll will--no sudden friendship make,
Betray no trust-no OBJ gation break
Whatever you neg ect, to this attend
Pity the poor and be the strangers friend.
Promise with heed weigh every action right
And scan the conouct Of each day at night.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
Cheap Postage.

The Washington CORES sronden, If the New
York Express says the new postage 'aw. as far
As heard from, is greatly multiplying the cores.
pondence of the country. and seems 10 hr giving
great satisfaction. The revenues of ,Lt Posi-
Office Department for the fiscal year endin.
June both. 1881, were larger than ever before
FOR 1 the hseal year 1850 and 81. they w,ro
So 199 $751; forthc next three. quarters thcy wsr,
$i,72s ,58s: and the whole year will bring them
up to $6,l50,O0O. The Post Master General
does not anticipate that the receipts, under the
new law, will exceed 81 sos 0OO though II ia
yet difheult, with no returns in, TO say what
they will amount to- "'
Ihe foreign mail transportation Is working
more admirably than ever before. Last vear Is ,Is,
balance against the United States on acconnt
OF foreign postage. and paid to the English Go.
vernment, was $4,000 This year il will not
exceed one half of th,s amount aud for the most
unfavorablc six months was $45, 900.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

METHOD OF CGRISG PRIzE HAMs The hama ~
Maryland and Virginia have long enjoyed a
wide celebrity. At the !ast exhibition OF III.
Maryland State Agricultural Society, four pre-
mums were awarded for hams. We are infor.
med by those who had an opportunity of exam
lining them, that they. were Of first rate quality.
The following are the recipes by which tho
hams were cured American Farmer.
z. H. iomhon's hecipe First Prcmium-To
every NO lbs pork take lbs G A salt, 2 or
saltpetre, lbs brown sugar, - OF potash and
four gallons of water. Mix The above, and pour
the brine over the meat, after IT has lain in the
tub for some two days Let the hams remain
six weeks in brine, and then dried several days
before smoking. have generally had the meat
rubbed with salt, when it is packed down.
The meat should be perfectly cool bef IRE pack.
ing.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

adelpI 10 Sunday Dispatch thus sums up the
quarrel between Weeb and Wool: 'If Webb
cotton to Wool. the product will be naneless;
but il Wool once get into Webb, it is clear that
Webb must be uorsted"
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

TRooPs FOR THE RIO OGASDE.-Thc Mexican
war steamer Neptune arrived at Tamplco,o on the
llth inst, with troops from Vera Cruz, and al
ter taking other forces OH board, sailed for the
Rio Grandc.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

DR.. John M. Mason, in some Of his ESSAYS
tells the story Of young man who had been
originally maker of brooms and had "studl-
ed divinity" as it is termed, for two or three
sessions. Having presented a specimen of his
improvement before the Presbytery. he was
found to have acquitted himself so little to their
satisfaction. that they judged it necessary to
remand him to his first avocation, as more com
mcnsurate with his abilities. This decision
was announced in the following manner
F." Young man: 1t is the duty o: all men to glo-
rify God. But he calls them to glorify him in
different ways, according to the gifts he bestows
upon them Some he calls to g'orify him by
preaching the Gospel of his Son; and others by
making bcsoms, tbrooms Now il is the unan-
nous Judgment of this Presbytery, that he has
no, called you to the ministry since he has not
qualified you for it, and therefore that it is yonr
,isI 90, ,tp.yaur father and glnrify God
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

~ II is said the Government has decided to
accept Mr. George Riggs farm. at S5O, 600,
site for the asylum for disab ed and super
annuated soldiers at Washington.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

IL The New York Pieayune says carpenters
are generally plain men, but they do things on
the square, and no gouging.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
CHARLES A RORRINS

WATCH MAKER, ENGRAVER, AND
wv Jeweller, Iowa City, at the sign of the
+" Big Watch" corner of Clinton and College SITS.
Nav, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

GEORGE S. HAMPTON,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will practice in
the various courts in this State.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
MORGAN RENO.

TNILINO,
"A TTORNEY AND ,COUNSELLORs At
IA Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will practice in
courts of this State, and attend promptly to
business entrusted to him.
May, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
w. PENN. CLARK

A TTORNEY AT LAW, AND SOLiCl IOR
IA in Chancery, Iowa City, Iowa. will a,'end
to all business entrusted to his care in the U.
s District court, and the Supreme and District
courts of the State of Iowa. and also Get as
LAND AGENT. Office over the store occupied
10y George Andrews.
Nav 1851!
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

GTCounterleit $40 bills on the Bank Of Ten
nessee have made their appearance,
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
DIR. HENRY MURRAY.

"AVING RETURNEDF FROM THE WEST
1 will be found at his old Office on Clinton
street, 3 doors north of Cover d Holt's store,
his residence on Washington street east of
Ralston creek.
Nav 2S, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
l. R, PATTERSON,

TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
N Law, Iowa City, Iowa, will attend to all
business entrusted to him in the line OF his pro-
fession.
May, 1851.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
DENTISTRY.
MISSOURI STATE MUTUAL

LNIKE AND MAKINE INoUfANOE OUN-
IL pany. of st. Louis:
DlREcToEs-Juhn 7. Fallon. John 5. McCune,
W. A. Conn, T. W. Holt, Daniel D. Page, F. A..
Eaddy, c. H. Peck, s. NJ. Edgell, C. NJ. Vallean,
j. Sigerson
Applications taken by the undersigned at
the usual rates COVER & HOLT, Agents.
Iowa City, May 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
WIN. F.. LEFFINGWELL,

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
n Law, De Witt, Clinton county, Iowa, will
practice in the Supreme and District courts Of
this State.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
Gold & Silver Lever Watches.

CYLINDER and Verge Escapement Watches,
u guard fob and vest chains, for sale here
G. A, ROBBINS.
Nav 1881.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26
DONALD NJ. MCINTOSH.
GILMAN FOLSOM,

JAMES ID. TEMPLIN.
4 TToR NEY AT LAW AND NOTARY
~ Public, Iow's City, Iowa. will practice in
the different courts Oh this State.
Nav 1851
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-11-26

" The order in Importance of the states in
1870 will probably be
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22
Public Sale.
Feb. % 1tp

gFY order of the Orphans Court OF Cecil
npcounty, the subscriber will offer at Public
Sale ON THURSDAY, the 9Th day Of March next,
at the Farm lately occupied by AnIrrw Mclntirc
ST. deceased, all the Personal Estate Of Til" de
ceased, consisting Of the following property, 10
wit: 90 mich Cows, yoke Of work Oxen, /
two year old heii;,rS, ! one year CID! do. Bull,
Horses. . Colts, > sowS, small pics, lhrcsh-
ing Machines, one cfthcm of A'Icc'S make with
fan; Glover Mill. | Marlborough wheat Fan,
Corn shelter, | fiusscys Rcaping Machine in
good order, cutting box, wool wagon, y OK
carts, sleigh, 1 horse rake, 2 rood Carriages
with harness. saddle, plcughS and plough Gears,
tallow harrows, 3 cultvaturs, roller, together
with lot of other farming utensils. a large
quantity of Clover Hay.
ALSO,
A quantity orITouschoII and Kitchen Fnni-
iurc: toz. Milk Pans, and other articles per
taininr to the dairy business. Sale to commence
at 10 o'clock.
Terms of Salc:-By order of the Court, all
sums not exceeding ten dollars 10 be paid in cash;
for sums above $40, credit of four months will
be given, on notes with approved security.
ANDREW MCINTYRE,
Feb. Is, 81 3w Executor.
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Lumber.
PUBLIC Sale.

NNTILL be sold at Public Sale, at The residence
Wv of the late r. }. Slccr, deed, near Brick
lcy'S 4 Ruals Cecil Co.. on THURSDAY, the
18th day of March, the following property:
STOCK &c. horses, | yoke Of oxen. 3
cows, head of young catil" and head of hogs.
| road wagon, two horse wagon, On cart,
ploughs, harrows, &c.
Household and Kitchen Furniture. nk o. wheat,
corn, oats and buckwhcat, by the buShcl, Hay
by the ton. and wheat in the ground.
Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock. Terms made
known on day Of sale, by
SAMUEL SIICER,
JOHN L. SLlCER,
Feb. % 1tp Adm'rs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

Gov. Qu1rMAN.-This gentleman hav-
ing resigned the Office of Governor of
Mississippi, the vacancy will be filled by
election on the Sd and 18th Of November
next, and his friends propose to run him
again. His resignation was in conse-
quencc of his arrest for aiding, as is al
legged, in the invasion of Cuba, for which
he has been held to bail to await his trial
at New Oslcans. He protests his lnno-
cence of the charge, and has demanded
a speedy trial.
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Valuable Tavern Stand
FOR SALE.

The undersigned will offer at Public
Sale, on SATURDAY, the 22nd inst,
that valuable Tavern property in ElLton,
Md, known as the Washington Hotel,
and situated opposite the Court House
IN the best location is said town. The
sale will commence at O'Clock, P. NJ,
on said day. Terms accommodating
Title indisputable. SMlLEl MING.
Feb. Is, 1S5l--ts.
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PERETI.7.h' g. P.3I.HGO.NI.I.
THE subscribers are prepared TO supply Deal
crs and Farmers with this a!tlclc. They have
now in store
300tons dry PATAGONIA, in barrels.
$50 do PERUNIhN,i in bags.
Also SPERM OIL for Machinery, Winter
and Fall Strained and a full assortment OF ELE-
rHANT, LARD ami Common OIL.
J. b. 4. X s. ALLEN,
land South Wharvcs, PHILADELPHIA.
Feb -, 81 3m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

PosT OFFICE THErTs.-Wc learn from
the Delaware Republican, that several
packages of money having been missed
lately, from the mail, between Baltimore
and Philadelphia, and Mr.. Saml. Finn,
the clerk in the office at Wilmington,
being suspected, that gentleman imme-
dately submitted to an examination, and
although no evidence was elected TO
criminate him, he was held to bail in
$4,000 to answer the charge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

TIE WAv THEY ELECTGoNErR IN CAL
,FoRN1A.-EIcre is refreshing specimen
of the way they electioneer in Calitor-
MIA:
.N"tice.--I am a candidate for justice
of the peace, and request the support of
my friends. Voters will call at the I'M
ion and drink at my expense until after
election. MAJOR Brown.
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EIINtoga H.yccIaif2.

The Elkton lyccum will in the Ctut House
next Tuesday evening, the Eth inst, al the usual
hour, O'Clock. Question for discuSs"n~-
'Shsul rcNrcscn'alon in the House Of Dele
gates in ills State be based on population
" ?" a Lecture will be delivered hy ]. Cooley
Esq. The public are respectfully invited
W.P. EWING, Scct'y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

THE U. S. FRIGArE ST.. LAWRENCE
This vessel left New York on Tuesday
morning, precisely at ~ O'Clock, IN her
way to the Worlds Fair. She is manned
by 400 sailors and marines, besides a
full complement Of officers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

N5-The Editor is confined to his home,
and partially to his bed, by sickness, and
has been unable, consequently, to attend
to The W hig, and TO various other busl-
ness and correspondence, which would
otherwise have received his attention
This week,
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THE CECIL. WING
Is Published every saturday,

OFFICE NEXT DOOR TO THE POST OFFICE.
The terms are Two dollars ;,ar in advance,
and two dollars and fifty cents # not paid III adj
vance.
RATES OF ADyErTlSING.---l square 3 weeks
81; % cents for each subsequent insertion; |
square months So, 6 months So. ! year SIP.
Fractions ola square to he charged IL sQuare.
Long yearly advertisements at the rates Of Sl2
for one third Off column.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

1.-THE new Odd Fellows Hall in
Newark, Del, will be dedicated on
Thursday next, and we understand that
Cecil Lodge, will attend it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22

REMovAL.--The office of The Cecil Wing has
BEEN removed to the next door TO the Post Once.
We are better prepared now than at any time
heretofore to do Job work, and can print IN
good style aud al short notice, all kinds OF hand
bills, blanks, SC. u.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-02-22


TIE IElsn ExILEs. Tho wife of John
Mitchell has left England with her four
children for South Australia. Mitch
ell, it is said in letter from Hobart
town, has grown fat and strong since his
exile.
The recent escape of O'Bricn was
planned by an individual named Ellis,
who ran of to Tahati with E ,100worth
of property belonging TO O'Brien's
friends. Mr.. O'Bricn has been sent to
Port Arthur, about 30 miles from IIo-
bart town. They have built a house
purposely for him. There is a sentry
constantly on the top of it, who can see
him in every part of the small garden
allotted to him. Mr.. Martin, who had
been always delicate at home, has be-
come quite new man out here. Mr.
Aleaghor is III exccllen health. Mr..
Mitbhcll classes the inhabitants of rus-
manta as follows: ''First, and best. the
women; second, the dogs; third, the
horses; fourth, the kangaroos; fifth, the
men; and sixth, the oppossums and wal
lobys."
FuGIrlvE SLAVE LHw-Piot al CO.
/"mbi", Po.-Thc correspondent of the
Philadelphia Sun gives an account of
some proceedings at Columbia, on Sat
urday evening the Sth inst, by which
Cyrus G. B"rl"y was prevented from
lcctring on the fugitive slave law
they having locked out the lecturer
and hisaudience. The parties who did
this then went to the house ola rcspccta-
bic colorcd man, William Whipper,
which they stoned without doing much
injury. Three of the mobiles were ar
rested in their beds by the constahlcs on
Sunday seven in all being arrested,
three of whom were discharged on Fri
day, and HoGentogirr, Wilson, Ycanish
and Brown, were held. in the sum Of
$500 each, for their appearance at the
next court.
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IGe nlarkcts.

BALTIMORE MARKET--Fcb. 20.-The flour
market is quict--sales of $50 bbls Howard St.
brands AT 81, II, and $50 city mills nj the same.
Corn meal > 81 81, Rye -four 50 ,62a.
GRAIN.-Small sales of red Wheat at SO cts Il
81; white ,0} Sl,ls. Corn has dcclurl;
sales Of yellow ut Scots, and white 60. Oats ID
n Al cents. Rye 10 cents.
; PHILADELPHIA, Feb. CO.--Flour is dull under
the news. Small sales olcommun brands nj LII
81, 80. Rye -four and Corn meal UNCHANGED.
Grain is quiet: small sales of red Wheat al %
Isl %. yellow corn 81 GO cents white 80.
Oats 43 4jcts. Rye 10 cents.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 2o.--Flour $751; Rye
$3.50. Wheat S 05. Rye 60 cents. Corn
co cents. Oats 81 cents.