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cultural work, called the
FARMERS GUIDE TO SCIENTIFIC AND PRAcTIcAL
AGRIcULTURE,"
BY HENRY STEPHENS, +. r. s., Of Edinburgh au-
thor of the "Book Of the Farm, &C., &C.; assisted
by JouN p. NoRroN, NJ a., New Haven, Professor
Of Scientific Agriculture in Yale College, &C., &c
This highly valuable work will comprise two
large royal octave volumes, containing over l, 400
pages, with l8 or 30 splendid steel engravings,
and more than 600 engravings on wood, In the
highest style Of the art illustrating almost every
implement of husbandry now, in use by the best
farmers, the best methods Of ploughing, planting,
having, harvesting, &C., &C., the various domes-
tic animals in their highest perfection; in short,
the pictorial feature of the book is unique, and
will render it Of incacuIable value To the student
Of agriculture.
The work is being published in semi.monthly
numbers of GA pages each, exclusive Of the Steel
engravngs, and is sold at 25 cents each, SIS for
the entire work in numbers, OF which there will be
at least twenty-five.
The British Periodicals re-published are as fol
lows viz
The LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW (Conservative),
The EpINBuRcH REVIEW (Whig),
The NORTH BRI1IsH REVIEW Free church,,
The WEsrmiNsrER REVIEW (Liberal.)
AND
BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE (Tory).
Although these works are distinguished by the
political shades above Indicated, yet but II small
portion of their contents is devoted to political SUBJ
jects. Ii is their literary character which gives
them their chief value, and in that they stand con-
fessedly far above all other journals ftheir class
Blacjcrood, still under the mnsterly guidance Of
Christopher North, maintains its ancient celebrity,
and is, at this time, unusually attractive, from the
serial works Of Bulwer and other literary notables,
written for that magazine, and first appearing in
its columns both in Great Britain and in the United
States Such works as ",rhe Caxtons" and I'M y
New Novel; doth by Bnlwer,) "My Peninsulur
Medal, ""The Green Hand" and other serials,
Of which numerous rival editions are issued by the
leading publishers in this country, have to be rel
printed by those publishers from the pages o.
BIackwood, qjler has been issued By .Nessrs. Scot
&. Co., that subscribers to the reprint of that
Magazine may always rely on having the earliest
reading of these fascinating tales
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nRESS COMBS.-We are just opening an
| J other and prettier assortment of those hand
some Rope and Chain pattern Shell and Buffalo
Dress Tuck Combs; prices from S2to $50 each
Also, 900 different patterns Spanish Dress Fan;
Laces from IS cents to $40 each.
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Il Il n M 8.

For Farmers s Guide Complete in % Nos.) 500
Payments TO be made in all eases in .4dpance.)
CLUBBING.
A discount Of ireniy.ire per eent. from the above
prices will be allowed 10 Clubs ordering four OF
more copies of any one or more of the above
works. Thus: copies of Blacnwood or OF ont
Review will he sent 10 address for 50 copie'
,fthe four Reviews and Biackwood for $50 ano
so on.
- Orders from Clubs must be sent direct to ht
publishers, as no discount from these prices can be
tllowed 10 Agents.
Money, currert in the States where issued, vii
pe received at par.
n5|Ren it,ances and communications should b.
Jways addressed, postpaid or franked, TO th'
Publishers.
LEONARD SCOTT & co,
70 FuLToN STREET, New York,
Entrance 81 Gold st
rSSuhscriptons received in Washington BY
Frank Taylor, Taylor g. Maurey, and w. Adam
Books Hers.
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PREMIUM.

Any person sending us three subscribers viii be
entitled to copy Of the /" History of Propeers
and Steam Navigation" repubIished in book form
now in press, to be ready about the first Of Oc-
tober. Ii will be one Of the most complete works
upon the subject ever issued, and will contain
about ninety engravings
Oct off
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Inducements for CLnhbing.

Any person who will send us four subscribers
for six months, at our regular rates, shall be en-
titled 10 one copy for the same length of time or
will furnish
10 copies for mos, SS IS copies for IL mos. s22
10 do ~ Is 20 do IL " 2S
Southern and Western money taken at par for
subscriptions or Post Office Stamps taken at
their full value
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PLAINS, BLANKETS, KERsEYs AND

PLAINS, BLANKETS, KHRbE1S AND
TLANN ELS.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Direct Importers Of all
l. WOOLEN GOODS, have Just received per
shin. "GnInsre," " Orion" and I" Somerset ~
from Liverpool, their fall supply Of PLAINS,
KERSEYS. WHITE and COLORED BLANK
ETS, WHITE, RED, BLUE and GREEN
FLANNEL, BI,ANKETFNG, Guernsey Shirts,
KlImarnock Caps, Scotch Bonnets, &C., &C., ex-
pressIy suited TO our Southern Planters trade, and
TO an inspection of which, they confidently In
vite all who visit the Charleston Market-
C.. &E. l.. KERRiSON a. CO.,
200 King st., northwest cor. King & Market SITS.
Cbnrles,on. Sept 3--
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WILL be opened at Mrs. s. Psrker's, on Sat
w urday, 23d inst, at 10 o'clock A. M, in the
new store under the National Hotel. rich assort
ment OF Winter Millinery, consisting of Hats,
Caps, Head Dresses, Feathers, Florences, Rib
bons, &c. &c. FARMERS =
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n T..

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS having books
that belong to the Library ofths House OF Repre-
sentatives, are requested to return them this week
with their names upon them, 80 that their ac-
counts may be properlv credited:
P. WILLIAMS, Lib, II 4.
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE Annual COURSE OF LECTURESin this
institution will commence on the hrst Monday
IN November next, on the following branches;
Anatomy, by ]. Holbrook, M D.
insttutes and Practice of Medicine, 10y 8 Hen
ry Dickson, M. d.
Surgery, by e. Geddings, NJ. d.
rnysology, by James Moultrie. M ID.
Matsria Medics, by Henry r. Frost, M. ID.
Obstetrics, by Thos. G. PrIo.S.u, M. ID.
Chemistry, by G.. u. Shepard, M ID.
Demonstration Of Anatomy, ST. Julian Ravenel.
NJ. ID.
DR.. d. J. Cain, Physician to the Marine H"r-
oital and Clinical Instructor. Lectures twice n
week on the Diseases Of thut instltuuon.
DR.. 4. b. Fagg, Physician 10 the Aims House
Lectures twice n week on Diseases.
Demonstrntive Instruction in Medicine and Sur
gerry at the College Hospital.
HENRY 4 FROST, NJ. D., Dean.
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Average crop Of the last seven years exceeds
that the prior 6l5,7I9 bales, and the crop Of the
Inst lust double that of the 6rst-and the crop Of
1859 was more than ls467 by fry per cent
Average consumption in Great Britain OF Ameri-
can cotton the fret years l,l53,2l9 bales.
The Cd period Of years l,449,39s bales.
Largest consumption, lss9, 1,5S6,60 bales.
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The PAsr, THE PREsEsT AND THE FUTURE.--Of
the cotton trade, from the London Economist,
August "a, 1850. "It is calculated that upwards
Of 4,000,O00 persons depend entirely upon this
trade in ali ,ts bra inches - American cotton crop !.
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LOST.

LOST.
A SILVER CARD CASE, with Mrs: Ell
"A wood Fisher" engraved on it. A liberty
sward Will bs paid fbr iW dslivUyat this Once
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BRITISH COMMERCIAL LIFEINSUR-
ANCE COMPANY.
Established in 1920, and Empowered by act Of
Pa, lament,
For the Insurance Of Lives, and the Endowment
OF Children, &c.
LONDON, NEw-YoRK AND WASHINGTON CITY.
CAPITAL 100000.
M. THOMPSON, agent.
Is- Office on Pennsylvania avenue, one door
west OF Jackson Hall.
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4 RESPECTABLE man, who has his fore
n moons unemployed, would like to occupy
himself in a suitable way during that time. He
writes good hand and would undertake copying,
translatirg from the French or German, keeping u
set or two of books, where regular book keeper
is not employed, &c. Please inquire at the office
OF this paper. 6-tr
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BEEHE'S NEW YORK HATS!!!

CTEVENS, No. l, Bro,ons Hotel. has just re-
- ceived a further and full supply of l3eebe Is
Hats. Also, complete assortment Of his own
make, Of every quality and style Gentlemen
wishing Hats of fancy shapes can have their Or
ders filled at ~
STEVENS great Hat, Cap, and
Gents Quitting Establishment, No. Brown 3
Hotel
Nov. 30-6tif. Untel Repub. Unon)
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EVENING DRESS FANS.
1AA newest patterns Evening Dress Fans,
lVV (Spanish) mounted in Pearl, Ivory,
and Papier mache, just opened at PAkKERS
new fancy and Perfumery Store, under the Ma
tiooal Hotel.
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For RENT,

FOR RENT,
~ THE HOUSE now occupied by Mr..
His;s SPRIGG, on Capitol Hill, Carroll Place
Immediate possession given. Toa good ten
nan, the terms will be reasonable. Apply to
Jan l7--3t BEN. h. 1hnnAsl
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THE BRITISH PERIODICALS AND THE
FARMERS GUIDE
r EONARD SCOTT & Co., No. 81 Gold street
IL .Ns,o York, continue to publish the four lead
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,. CONTINENTAL MONEY

,. CONTINENTAL MoEEy
Amount issued IN l775 : 2.OOO,OO0
l777 30 ,000, 900
g in all to July, 1899 3JS 1000 900
The whole expenses Of the war, estimated IN
specie, amounted to sl35, ,l93,703,
COTTON STATISTICS.
We compile from the New York Shipping List
and Price Current Of the llth September, the fol-
lowing statement, showing the crop of Cotton in
the several States for the year ending 3lst August
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23l, ,97I 1890, ,959 IL, ,546,O 900
3. BATTLES OF THE REVOLUTION.
s5,752 British taken prisoners.

The surrender of CORVALLIS at Yorktown, I
iober 1881, closed the war; prisoners 1913
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October q. Is5o--dtf
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The following my be especially designated;
Millwrigh,s.
Noulder and Boiler Makers.
Artificers in Brass, Copper and Tin.
Cutters, and Workers Of Steel in general.
Carpenters.
Brckmakers
Workers in Ivory, Bone, and Horn.
Civil Engineers, Railway Contractors, and Con
tractors for Earth Work, and Masonry Of ever
description.
Architects an Bridge Builders
Builders, Master Mesous, aud Brioklayers.
shin Rptlders, Masters Of Vessels, ship Carpen
ters. and Others connecied with building ant
Docking Ships.
Block and Pump Makefs.
Hemp Dressers aud Rope Makers
Manufacturers of Lines aud Cotton Fabrics.
Manufacturers OF Spinning Machines, ho'iht
Machines. Card Breakers and FInishers, Draw
inc Frames, Willows, and P,ckers, ETC., connect
ed with Cotton, Flax and Wool Machinery.
Calenderers, Bleachcrs, and Calico Printers.
Cloth Folders. and Measurers, and persons inter
c,ted in Sewing Machinery.
Anchor and Chain Cable Manufacturers.
Cutting and Turning Tool Makers
Pin and Needle Makers.
Nail and Rivct Makers.
Bolt and rew-Bolt Makers.
Nail Cutters.
Coincrs.
Leather Drcssers and Curriers'.
Manufacturers Of Great Guns and Small Arms.
Candle Makers.
Biscuit and Cracker Makers.
Lace Makers.
Ribbon Weavers.
Stone Cutters and Marbls Masons.
Dyers, Cloth Washers, and Scourcs'
{ oopen.
Ciasr an Cheese Manufacturers
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-03-15

Ersyset from The Of co"Ens Of I'd March, 1885,
" - fIow

Extract from the act Co"f"s y % s"a'eA ioao' sec
A~d .. further enacted Tina, il shah be the duty
hs tssnsroa,ion OF The mail let ii. same in every
sss. % tie lowest bidder rendering sufficient
for faithful performance, without other reference the
sods such transportation than may be necessary pro-
the due CELEBRITY, certainly. and security Of such
required purchase ou take valuation the stock
sh,Sss Of any pre- vou. contractor for the same route
uops appended 70 this advertisement They are re-
q Ls map. hs sas s sn
ihe neis or the speed called for in the schedules shall re-
u seiirosd conveyance as the case may be and
gusnuy such routes will be let 70 bids proposing nen
sshsd 70 bids proposing the cheapest mode OF an'po
regular bids are to be including supply Of
&c. oss on The line Of ss poposs. s
AAss more than quarter off mile on WIN be considered
nRoposALs for carrying the mails of the United States
hs VI Ssy S 4 ia ss Z soI
CXROLINA. GEORGIA. and FLORIDA, will be received
s.y ,ns q fS wilmington ani M Of the isi April 1851
(d n decided BY The 18th day ofApr the routes and
faAs manner and time v asse!n N;IRsss'isd' viz
14ol From Washington a. 8 a N daily
IS of3 ~ Alexandria and Glymont;
o e. sd A Ssas Greek Dr,a BY ip M OF miles;
2soa From Ws.hinson. D G, a.As m. tri-weskly Tues
Langley ys f,ssgss, Hill Spring
PURCELL. Store snicisrsviiis. csslsman'. Ferry.
Ell. and Bersyvino aa' l.aaa 2it ht8"15 e n
And baoa Ssswsssn M ana Up m Monday We'd
nssday, and Friday.
14Qe From Washingon, D. O., at m, tr weekly, Tues
day, Thursday, and Saturday
BY Alexandria, Va, Anandsle, Fairfax c. H. Cen
usvillc, Groveton, auckland, New Baltimore, War
rsncn, Wanenron Springs Jefersonton, Oak
Shade, and Rixeyvile
To Cnlpspsr G. H. by 10 m, Is miles
And back between 3 4 and III p m Sunday, We'd
nssday, and Friday. K
Proposals to run additional weekly trips to War.
sSnton Springs from the LIST July LIST October Ia
each year, will be considered. tt rs t-t
240A From Alexandria lOi in. tri.weeky, Tuesday,
gN Tharsday, and Saturday Et2&sa =
BY Accatink and Occoquan;
To Dumfries by = p m, % miles;
And back between a m and p Monday, We'd.
nssday, aud Friday M tt3a e
Proposals. extend via Aqua, 10 Stafford G. II Ia
miles further, twice week, will DO considered
1t0E From Alexandria q m, ui-weekly, Tuesday,
rgaH Ia Thursday, and Saturday; = ERR fta \
M Dy Anandaie, Fairfax G H Cbantila, Pleasant VAL
.aH ley, Arcola Aide, Mddeburg, Rectors Cross
RosdS. Uppervile, Paris and Wildwood .r5
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HO! FOR THE RAILROAD!

The Stock IS ALL TAKEN!.-LooK OUT FOR THE
SMoKE!!!
lhe subscriber, to be even with the times, in
L tends closing off his extensive stock Of we'll
assorted FAMILY GROCERIES, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c.-to make room for
q still more extensive stock Of Groceries, to be
received direct from New Orleans in the Spring:
at price that will 'sas.onish tho natives.n
His motto is, "Quick sales and small Profits;',
and he warrants all Goods he sells. Call ut the
st. Louis Cheap Cash Store Of
EXTRA FAMILY GROCERIES,
Opposite Steamboat Landing,
And satisfy yourselves that he is selling as cheap
as any-and cheaper than many.
]. w. DALLAM
ON. B.-CAMDEN MILL FLOUR, in
bbs. OF hf. bbls., or by the RETAIL kept constants
y on hand ALSO, CORN MEAL and BUCK
WHEAT FLOUR.
Davenport, Dec. 10th. 1850. l5-4m
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BOOKS, PAPER, SC.

TNHE subscriber has lately received an addi-
J. tional stock of Seasonable Books, we'll ad-
apted for Holiday Gifts; embracing variety Of
Richly Illustrated Annals; a few copies Of Su-
perbly Bound and Gilt editions of the Popular
Poets, and very full assortment Of Small Books
| for Youth.
On Hand Regularly
Water Colors, Drawing Pencils, Drawing Pa
per, with suitable Cards, and books OF inslruc-
lion: Reward, Motto, Friendship, Conversation,
ard Visiting Cards. Common Buff and White
large Envelopes: Plain, Enameed, Embossed,
and Lace Ditto, for Letter and Notes; Plain and
Fancy Note Paper; Glazed, Marhled, Embossed,
! and Tissue Paper; Perforated Boards; Brown,
| Blue and White Satn-.ace Pasieboard: Ink OF
Boston, Ph,ad and Cinc. Manufacture; Count
| ing House, and School, Travelling, and Pocket
Inkstands. School, California and Gilletis best
| Steel Pens; Waters, Wax, &c. in variety, and q
good selection Of the Porte Monnaires, or Steel
Boand Money Curriers'.
A large supply Of plain and Embossed Family
Bibles a, low rates, and few copies Of Extra
paper, rnt and binding
A full stock Of the Eclectic Series Of School
| Books, C. n,prising McGuffey'sI r, HI. Nv and
v Renders; Pnneo's Primary and Analytical
| Grammar; Pictorial Primers, S,el'ers, Rays Al.
zebra, and Rays Arithmetic in 8 parts; together
with great variety of Miscellaneous Books, Pc
l 6ttCdIs INHOsOpHtChis HtStolCuIS DiOgISPutCo3
Theological, Religious and Scientific, and en-
| bracing the best Text Books on Geology, Chem
isiry, Zoology, Natural Philosophy, Anatomy,
Ply sology, Botany and Astronomy.
Upwards Of thirty varieties of Writing Paper
open for Retail, including some specially ruled
| for Legal Dispositions and Sermons, Long and
Broad Fold Bill Cap, Balance Sheets, Executors.
Statements and Schedules; and every variety Of
White and Blue Cap and Letter from very Low
| to the Highest Grade Of Gilt Edge, Satin Sur.
face, and Congress Ruled.
.sALSO.s
Half, Full, and Extra Bound Blank Books /;
comprising full assortment of every form, quail
ity and thickness, Of the sizes in general use
All of which are OF heavier and better paper than
10 usually found, and they will he sold AZ mode
rate prices. The attention Of Farmers and Me.
chanics wanting Half Bound Books, 10 invited to
the Quality and Price Of my stock. Larger
Books, for Counties or Merchants. Ruled TO any
Pattern, and bound in any stylej will be made TO
order from pnper Of the heaviest grade, and most
uniform finish
| Wrapping Paper, large stock OF exc
ira weight and strength, suitable tor groceries,
kept and sold as low as similar quality any.
where.
| ". B. All the paper Of this establishment,
sold in Reams of 10 Sheets, and Of Standard
Weight. Clean Cotton and Linen Rsgs wanted
W. H. HOLMES.
| Davenport, Dec. filth, 1850.
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$1,000 REWARD!
Just rec,ired and for Sale an entire
NEW STOCK OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
CONSISTING Of ofQneensware OF the lates,
~ ami most beautiful style by the set or piece
Hardware of all kinds. Silk, wool and fur hats.
Also Caps and MuHs, Fur Caps from 81 to s.
Cloth do. from so cts. 10 Si,50, plush Caps,
wool hats, Mufis from 81 10 s. Also Boots and
Shoes ofevery description, price and quality, and
all kinds oi bonnets and bonntt Ribbons. Also
blk. and blue broad Cloths, black and fancy Cas-
sinners, Sstinetts, Kentucky Jeans, Flannels, Lin
seys, Ginghams, Mouslin de LANES, Aipaccas,
printed Muslins, silk hdkfs. Linen do. Cravata,
Gloves, Mite, woolen comfor,ers, suspenJers,
heavy domestics, fine nnbleached do, bleached
sheetings and shirtings, Cotton battings. Also
a large stock Of prints and fancy shavls, Ready
Made Clothing, such as Cloths, Cassimers, Vest
ings, &c.
COATS, Of all kinds, viz:
Dress and Frock Goats, sacks, Tweed, and
blankets, of all kinds-pantaloons, Cassimer
pants of al, colors.
Also large lot Of STOVES Of every descrip-
ton. Together with general assortment of
GROCERIES,.
WANTED.
1000 lat Hogs, 10000 bushels Of W Beat,
2O, 900 bushels OF Corn, 5000 do Oats, f0r
which the highest price will be paid in Cash
At the Aliens Grove Store.
GEO. FREDERICK e. co.
December 18th, 1850. l5-3m
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T. YARWOOD

T1AS Just received supply Of coffee, sugar,
i J. New Orleans, Sugar House, and syrup mo-
lasses; young hyson, imperial, gunpowder. and
black teas; ground alum salt, fine Gary salt, in
small sacks; superior article OF Western r.
serve cream cheese, dried apples and peaches; bar
soap, variegated do, shoe blacking, mustard, can-
dies, fine pulvz'd saierRtus, III. papers; mack
ere, rice, starch, pepper, slspice, nutmegs, raj
sins, currants, race and ground ginger, butter
crack ers, an extra fine quality Of soda crackers,
and also superior sugar crackers.
Scat Ia:ti, and other kinds of smoking and
chewing tobacco, regaia, puerto principe, lusto
SAM. cazadora, melee, half Spanish and Chee-
root cigars and cigarettes.
Oystera, lobsters, and sardines, flberts, pecans,
cream nuts, soft shellcd almonds, English wall
nuts, and chesnuts.
Candies Of every kind and quality; Howes,
Storms, and Barrows superior cough candy.
ALSO:
Keanc's cod liver oil cough candy; green apples
OF various kinds; genuine sweet cider and cider
vinegar.
ALSO;
Chemical labor.saving soap, from the manufac-
tory OF W.S. Lynch & Co., ST Louis.
ALSO:
A choice article extra quality corn starch for
families, hotels, steamers, boarding houses, &C.,
prepared expressly for puddings, blanc mango,
pies, custsrds, sc.
ALSO:
Hecker's prepared farina, which is recommend
ed by a large number of the medical profession,
% the most valuable Of all tho farinaceous artl-
cles, now in use, being much superior to arrow
root, Tapioca, sago, pearl barley, &C., for inva-
lids and children, and those of weak bowels, or
Of feeble and delicate constitution.
ALSO:
Sloan,s horee ointment, and condition powders.
ALSO:
Dr. Hooland's very celebrated German bit.ers,
so highly RECOMMENDED for the etfectual cure o.
liver complaint, jaundice, dyspepsia, &c,
of which will sell at reasonable prices tor cash.
Davenport, Nov. 81, 1850.
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Hssza sazssE7 So ha

ors,cI OF THE Rock ISLAND AND LssALLEf
" X. Co Rock Island, Jan'y. 6N, 1851.
d cTOCKHOl. DERSi in the Rock Island and La
y sale Rail Road Company, are requested to
hy up their notes, given for the ist lnstalment
The stock, aud receive their certificates.
! E,ck Island CO to WM BAILEY, Treasurer
Henry IS Tuos +. DAvEsFoRr, Esq
Burean "B N. STEVENS, Esq.
Ias,ile CT. ID. BREWSTER, Esq.
Scott &C )oK & SARGENT.
b. order Of the Board Of Directors.
n. B. BUFORD,
Sec'y. r. l. & L. ). R. R. Co.
I,n,y. OH. 1851. l7-6w
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BOUNTY LANDS.

s OLDlERS Of the War of 1912, Tho
- Indian War. since 1890, including the Sem
mole War Of 1885 and 1886, THE BLACK
HAWK WAR, and the war known as General
-Waynes' OF l792 TO l795, who served for term
Of thirty days, and al! commissioned ofiesrs of
the Mexican war, are entitled TO Bounty Land.
All persons interested are invited 10 call on the
subscribers, who arc connected with an efficient
Agency at Washington, D. C.-and are prepared
TO attend to all business with promptness.
NO FEES charged unless the allowance 10
obtained. COOK & SARGENT.
Davenport, Iowa, Oct 18th. 1850.
The Davenport gazette., 1851-01-09

!. a not let the people do what they think best!
..ll this the worst kind Of aristocracy and des-
poti,m, putting to the blush any despot in all Eu
rope.
ing against this bill, and others like t. Il is, q
be ,ure, nearly q unanimous oppression Of The will
ofMe people Of Davenport, by actual vote. II is
= unaninous - is common-out Of 253 only 8
voters sgainst the measure, or 245 to in favor OF
Il New, ifso unanimous and urgent are the
reonle. lei each citizen subscribe about $k7I, and
4 IL done, and they will save the expense OF
..sess,nent aud lection. Again, this road is
not under the control Of the citizen but of COM
pany. 49,,
Ae,eriotion of Internal Improvement Whaterer.-
= i rs rather amend the Constitution inst. I am
unwilling to take the property Of n, individual
and give il TO a corporation, which, il il squan-
dor, or wastes the money, "has neither soul 10
be saved nor a body 10 De kicL.d''
Thus ended the spirited debate, and the bill
was lost BY Yeas and Nays, as follows:
YeAs-Messrs. Bunker, Eaton, Folsom, Gil
d.a. Harper, Haun, Parvin, Robinson, Summers,
wilson OF Henry, and Mr.. Speaker. Nl.)
N.ys-Messrs. Aliender, Babbitt, Crawford,
Dbhie. Flint, Gamble, Guiberson, Harbour, ia
cobs. Majors, McCnlloch OF Lee, McCrary,
Preston Of Linn, Preston of Monroe, Price, Sam
uel Riggs, Reuben Riggs, Taylor, Thompson and
Wilson oi Lee. eco
"Absent-Messr.. Gibson, Goodenow, HamiIl,
MeCnlloch Of Jefferson, Nesus, Salmon and
UpdesraG. (s)
The Davenport gazette., 1851-01-09
WINTER GOODS.
PRICES REDUCED!

Small Profits and Ready Pay.
~ L. DAVENPORT has Just received a
". large and general assortment Of Winter
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE,
BOOTS g. SHOES. NAILS g. GLASS.
READY MADE CLOTHING.
All Of which will be sold at a very small ad :
vince on Cos, for Ready Pay.
Dec. l9, 1850.
The Davenport gazette., 1851-01-09

FARMING n lowA.-By comparison Of
BE prices of Pork and produce, and Of Gro
)eres in Ohio and Iowa a, the present time
will be seen that the advantage is decid-
bly in favor Of Iowa. The productions Of
be farmer are about as high, and Grocer
Is are lower in this State than they are in
)hio while land is not worth one fifth as
tlch here as i, is ,here.--Keokak Regis