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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-09

IMMIGRANTS FROZEN 10 pEArH.-ibouta Il week
ago, Il nunher ot Gc.nIi Immigrants arrived at Satfobe,
Pa, in tht ra,s Of to- = aasyI.ania Eanlal Railroad, aud
Were placed IN 9 wGreLgu>e, without ire. until oren wagons
were got ready IL convey shl.l 10 Fattle Creek. On the
way, horrible 20 rr!aty, ;.tCn women sad an old man fioze 10
death, and Others 81 the patty suffered severely.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-09

The L~ynch5urg Vi.ginian states that The election OF Col.
Greeycr, in Smylh county, u the House Of Delegates, will
be contested by his Wing opponent, Mr. Preston, on the
ground rta, the polls were informally kept and Illegal votes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-09

TIE FARMERS BANK AND THE BANK OF VIRGINIA.
Ii will be seen by the advertisement, in another column,
thai Inc Banks above named Q1catcd in THIS city have de-
clared n stmi-annual dividend OF IL per cent. for the last six
innnILs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-09

The Forrest Divorce case has now been on trial FOX G!;ccn
days. On Saturday the time Of the court was taken NJ ".;h
II. .taG;ra OF certain letters 10 and ircm Mrs. ana Mr. For
rest. Onc or Two Witnesses only were examined.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-09

The farmers npoa tie K! .a&lannock river inform Us,
that the!. wheat luoSS t$t,Is sg9.r u~rpromising, very little
OF il having come W, II consequence q the drought during
the past Autumn. We pccaic!. however, that il will BE- bet
Ter Than IN V ,hin., Us u.uI!. We lave hlaGi 50 much aud
seen 81 liile of famine ia .h> country, that we are quite
skrptical upon the subject : Fred. Recorder.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-09

Smith, while stttin: ~ MS ~ca:up.t!ic, near Blsirop, ABOUT 4
Week since. The Two t.olhris Of Mr.. Smith Immediately
pursued RagS:aie and c.p.dseG E4nL. The citizens IN The
ne!.Ieprh,rd asSetn.teG 'tr next motning, examined the
prisoner, and con deemed ain !, Hc bang. Mr.. Smith had
died in the meaatiinr \ rope MS fastened 10 i braach Of u
tree, and ~tiagstale hung ny no,i lite was extinct.
TRIBUi E or RESPECT.
Alta meeting of The SluicttS 81 d.. Maup!n's school, held
on Monday, the 9th Of January. 10 otter their tribute of res
prci 10 tie memory OF their late icll1w student, Robert r.
Gmtian: f. Y. Bargamln was appointed Chairman, and W.
Il. Patton Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman appointed Thomas /. Daley.
JE. Z. c. Lyons, K II. S;o.:,,, & +. Baunsneh!p aad y.
T.. Patton u committee 70 DRAFT suitable resolutions Tor the
acton oil the meeting.
Inc committee reported the following, which were unani.
mrisly adopted:
Whereas, We have henrd with the deepes; regret that
Ruo"ri II Gfattan, oae oi our most beloved and respected
companions, has been GU; down in the aower 0. his youth
ani suddenly taAsa ir"n a3t,"agst Us BY the hand .! death, as
al expression .; our stct a. Iii un,!uisiy end. and i mani
Hesitation OF our nrart-iyi; Syuy1iav :5 his afflicted family,
We, his associates and fellow students, co resolve,
Isl. That as Il t0kcE IL respect Iur his cherished memo
~ We will wear the usual bate &: MOURNING. Tor thirty days.
Ped. rn2t We teElt: /, his family our synpu;h:cs in ,hri,
afllc;ion and our coatolt,ce il co.aGion bereavement,
~h.c. depGvss l!en OF ! son uat b:Gher, and ourselves o: .
triyad ana conpanicu.
$50. Ihg; 4 committee Of tarae &c appointed 10 hand a copy
OF these resolutions - tic 3a,-nls u our deceased friend.
ana 10 publish the game u lie daily raRsrSo OF The city.
The .ol3wlcg committee was appointed under the 5ri reSc-
lution:-E 5. &. Cooke, \. Il. StruIner and I. U. Dudley,
Jr., 10 which, 81 motion, tAo Chairman and Secretary We're
added, and then the meeting adjourned,
+. V. BAlGAMIN, Chairman.
w. T. PATTON, Secretary.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
The Largest Steamboat

IN AMERICA
HAS not yet made its appearance at Hannibal, but
IL the subscriber has just completed and is now
cupying the largest Sadders shop in northern Missou
RI and is happy TO say 10 his numerous customers, and
to rybody that comes to Hann BAL that may
TO our little city desiring TO purchase any article in his
line that he has had better stock of Saddles,
Brides, Carriage and Wagon Harness of every de-
scrpton Shoes and Boots and all other articles in his
line than he has at this me all of which he will sell
at low prices they sold in the place, and will
take in exchange, Wheat, Corn, Oats, Pork, Beef
Hides (dry green,) Lnsey, James, Toe Linen, and
even Cash will not be refused
For the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, his
most hearty thanks are rendered. He can assure the
community that he keeps The very best of workmen
employed, and will not employ any other kind. Mr..
whose name sufficient to patronage in the way
of Boots and Shoes He is universally known as be-
ing first rate workman, and strictly pnnctual in bis
promises. Tocl41 JONATHAN GORE.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
Hat and Can Store No. |.

On Main street, between Bird and Hill, Hannibal Mo.
JAMES p MORRIS
d EsPECTFULLY reminds gentlemen in search Of
IN fashionable and serviceable Hats aud Caps that
he is prepared TO furnish articles in that line for fall
and winter use which cannot be surpassed in this city,
large portion Of his stock IS manufactured in his
own shop, of the best materials and by competent
woIkmen. His selections of bats and caps for men
and boys have been made with unusual care and he is
confident that his facilities for purchasing and manu-
featuring will enable him TO sell lower than they can be
bought elsewhere in the city.
lie will manufacture TO order mems and boys otter
beaver neuria Russia, rough and ready, Kossuth and
wool hats.
Hats repaired neatly and at short notice.
lie will supply country merchants with tho cost
Of transportation added-the same articles as low az
they can be purchased in St. Louis. nova ly
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
New Clear and Tohacco Slnre |

CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS
4 FER q ARBoGAsT are happy 70 inform their
- friends and the public generally that they have Sc
cured room in SHOOT 4 DAVIS rev building,
and will open in few dsys) for the purpose Of
ablishing BRANCH Of their business where they will
be prepared 10 I'LL all orders in their line, cheap, II
NOT cheaper, than any other house in the city They
have just received, per steamer y. Paul. choice Sc
lection Of Tobacco, Cigars, Snus, Pipes &C.. &c; and
they can truly say their stock Of goods is the largest
best aud most complete assortment offered in Han
nbal.
The following comprise part ~ their Brandsi
10000 FL Sol Regalias,
5000 La Union 10.
5000 La Palons do.
1000 La Normas;
10000 Justo SAM Principles;
5000 Cazadoras;
1000 Plantation;
5000 Common Regalas;
10000 Half Spanish;
10000 Melees
Virginia Chewing Tobacco.
VIM. HaTe's, Jesse Bare'S, James Thomas, and Seth
Halsey's Tobacco.
Missouri Tobacco.
d.. Gartlfs No. ]; Hend,rson's No. /; Buckner's
No. !; Jemison's No !; Dansman's Cherry Juice Nc.
j; MofIet n Harris Lump.
All of which we will sell low for cash
tocl4J LEER & ARB0GAST.
Receved-A new lot of Imperial Cigars.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
CONFECTIONERY
AND FANCY GOODSl
Main Street, Hannibal, EIOs
yXyY1, KHNnoaia1

N ID L AN y I u ~ I'd
Main street, Hannibal, RIO.
VIM. Mcdaniel,
D RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
LII the public generally that he has nswon hand
and will continue TO receive full supply Of
nearly every article appertaining TO his line Of
business. MY confectionery department con-
sists in all the finest varieties of
Candy, Nuts, Raisins, Prunes, Dates, Figs,
Currants, Citron, Fig Paste,
Jellys, Preserves
and many other articles too tedious 10 mention
all of which will be sold at the lowest price.
Sundries aysorted-Pickles, Oysters, Sardines,
HOLSTERS, CLAIMS, Pepper Sauce, Catsup,
Spices, Star Candles, Tallow do, Fine
Sugar, and large lot Of Fine
Segars, &c., sc.
My Fancy Department
consists in a great variety of English, French
and German Fancy Goods, musical instruments,
Toys, Perfumery, Fine Toilet and Shaving Soap,
Shaving Cream, Colognes, Fine Pen Knives,
Pocket do, Razors, Strops, Shaving Brushes,
Hair do, Cloth do, Backing DO, Combs, Fine
Tucking, Riding, Side and Pocket Combs-fne
ivory, Thimbes, Pins, Needles, Work Boxes,
Toilet do, Flower Vases, Mantle Ornaments,
Fishing Tackle of all kinds, Clocks, thirty-six
hour, and eight day, very low, large assort-
ment of low price Jewelry, and many other ar
ticles that are usually kept in a fancy goods
store, all of which are offered very low at whole
sale or retail: and last, but not least, would call
special attention to my very large and splendid
assortment of
Rifles and Shot Guns,
which is decidedly the largest and best selected
hail os T., rlaf
all Of which he will sell at q small advance on
cost, as he has found by experience that "Quick
Sales and Small Profits" are best. My stock
Of Shot Guns and Rifles embraces all the differ
ent kinds and prices, and adapted to all kinds
of game. Since our attention has been turned
to this branch Of our trade, we have been con-
WINGED that the supply has never been equal to
the demand, and that the locality Of our city be-
ing in game country and our citizens fond OF
hunting, at least ! can speak for one, makes this
point for the establishment Of "Gun EN-
porium," on a large scale, in which may be
found guns suitable for all kinds of game, in ev-
cry variety of size, style and price. Delivering
such an assortment, sold at low rates, would
command the patronage of the citizens Of Han
nibal, and those trading at this point, haYe foI
the last year, been shaping my plans to this
effect, during which time have made arrange
ments with the largest importing houses in ST.
Louis TO supply me with the most approved make
of guns at very small advance on importation
thereby enabling me to sell them as low as they
can be had in any market. All persons in want
of guns will please call and examine my stock
before purchasing elsewhere, as [ am certain
can please them as to quality and price. | have
also all the necessary Accomplishments, such as
fa n, hsrns, shot belts, game bags, rod cutters
tube wFenches, screwdryers, powder, shot, lead
sc. septt:2e39 -3 3i
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
MILLINERY AND DRESS MAKING.
MRS. NJ. J. KIDD

MRS. M. ]. KIDD
a. Respectfully informs the ladies Of Han
~ nbal and vicinity that she has just received and
ope ned new and beautiful assortment of the very la
test styles of Fashionable BONIiETS, and other Mil
nery goods which she is prepared TO sell the most
reasonable terms. Her stock consists in part of
Satin and velvet bonnets embd gimp plain and 6g'd
ditto pumes, feathers, Auted Innings, bloomer hats,
fg'd satin ustring ribbons, veis embd under-sleeves
and Chemsetes laces, all kinds and coors, gloves,
false curs buge head dresses, belts and buckles band
boxes,
And variety OF flowers OF the most fashionable
kinds. Mrs. X invites ladies 10 call and examine her
stock; she is they will be pleased Her goods may
be for the present at her residence Palmyra Az
euue, near Main street. ocl4
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
Fresh Arrival Of h--i.
!: 3 - FALL GOODS. .4=si;s;;
The first OF the season Just received by
HAYES & ARMSTRONG.

y
HAYES & ARMSTRONG,
We are pleased to announce to our friends,
customers, and the public generally, that we
are just opening one of the largest and most
beautiful stocks Of goods, direct from the East
erp Cities, ever brought to this market, to which
we uery respectfully call your attention.
Our stock, in few days, will De complete,
consisting of Blk English, German, and French
cloths; Blk and fancy cassimeres and satinets;
worsted silk and satin vestings, blk and cold;
jeans and tweeds; blankets and blanket coats;
red, yellow, green, blue, and white hannels;
spotted do; table towels and birds eye diapers;
Russia, huckaback, and Scotch diapers; Extra
blk and bro. table linens and cloths; crashes and
napkins.
Splendid assortment of ladies dress goods;
plain and ig'd BLK alpacas; plain, changeable
and fg'd do; plain English and French merinos;
fg'd do; beautiful patterns Of all wool delaines;
plain do; rich fg'd and plain brocade silks
BLK and fancy colors; plain, changeable and fan
cy lined silks; British, French and American
prints; brown and blk muslins, all grades; dc
do sheeting; Beautiful French piano and table
covers; do double damask do do do; plain and
barred swiss muslins; plain and barred iaconets
and cambrlcs; white and cold tarletons; white
and cold grapes and Grape leisse; Green Beragej
blk lace wells; demi do; fancy cold do, BLK
white and cold kid gloves, for ladies and gents
Ladies silk gloves (kid finish blk net mitts
every description; silk, woollen and cotton ho-
siery. A large and beautiful lot of bonnet
taiita and satin Ribbons, together with great
variety Of notions to which the attention Of the
LADIES is solicited. Ladies, Misses anu
Children's goat, calf and kip shoes. Fine last
ing and kid CATERS and halr-gaiters. Boots
buskins and slippers. Mems and boys boots
and shoes Of every quality.
Glass and Queensware, Groceries &C., all Of
which we are Offering Uery low, and will try tc
make it to your interest TO trade with us. Give
us a call before purchasing. IT'S pleasure
and not task, to show goods.
Yours respectfully,
HALVES & ARMSTRONG.
~. D'--'FC n.
sey, wooden socks, beeswax, feathers, bacon
lard, dry hides, rag carpeting, sc. II. & A.
ap22 " -sep29
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT-CHILD SHOT.

We are sorry TO learn that Mr.. VIM. Lilly,
residing on Dry River, ip this county, accden-
tally shot one Of his own children on Monday
evening last. The particulars, as they have
been given TO us, are as follows: Mr.. Lilly was
handling his gun, which had been loaned out,
and which, without his knowledge, had been
returned loaded. He had taken of the lock,
and was seated in the midst Of his family with
the gun in his hand, when on running a splinter
into the touch-hole, it was accidentally dis
charged, and the conteIts, load Of shot, lodged
in the head and brains Of an infant child, 40
months DID, seated upon the loor. Strange tc
say, The little innocent was not instantly killed
but lived several hours after receiving tie iata
. shot. @
! The distress Of Mr.. Lilly and his family car
be uuag,nad bu. not described. They have thu
sincere and cordial sympathy Of all who know
them, IN their painful Observation-Disclosures
burg (Va') Register
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
MAaNETIC RAILOON AsCENT.

Applications h4vn. it is sand. been made 70
the proprietors Of the different places OF enter
tainment in London, from whence balloon as
cents take place, by an individual who wishes
to make an ascent suspended 30 feet below the
car. by magnetic attraction. The method by
which he proposes to accomplish the feat is this:
he possesses a magnet, the attractive power Of
which will sustain weight of $50 lbs; this is to
be hung by a line 80 feet below the carl round
his body is fixed an iron zone, which on being
brought near the magnet, firmly attaches itself
thereto.-[ Scientific American.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
SI00 Reward.

d ANYWAY from the subscriber in Randolph
II county, on the 18th inst, a YELLOW BOY
named I'M This boy is 10 years old, light mulatto
with dirty, sunbunt hair inclined to be straight. He
is feet inches high, and slightly made; he had on
when he left, black cloth cap, black cloth panta-
ICONS, : Tle;aea sack coat fine shirt. and brogan
shoes One hundred dollars reward will be paid for
the recovery Of The above described boy if recovered
out OF the State; fifty dollars if recovered in the
State. Mrs S. p. HALL,
Inoy41 Post Office, Huntsville, Mo.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
.nnk amt fnr tha nld Lnmbar ward.

VIZ ELL seasoned Pine Lumber suitable Tor all bnld
w ing purposes, can all times be had at the Old
Hannibal Lumber Yard, which has been established
wears The proprietor deems il unnecessary puf his
Lumber 10 make it sell, to say any thing about ex
perenee in the business except TO those who never
chased from him. lie would remark that an experience
OF eight years in the business gives the decided adVan-
tage over any other who never had etperteRce-his
Lumber has been purchased for cash and selee ted with
great care, from the best mills in the Pinery. Me
chanics and others wishing 10 purchase Lumber woasd
find il their advantage to call aud examine the stock
of Lumbar and Shingles at the Old Lumber Ward be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. II you cannot get II Tor
less price, will guarantee you can get as low and
better article for the money. Also, lunberJ Sh
giles aud window sash.
~ DoRt forget the Big Sign on the Yves side 81
Third, between bird and Hill streets Io0v lu lorih
sign OF THOS S NIL LERS
kb26,f LUMBER YARD.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

DY VIRTUE of an order of the County Court Of
ID Marion county, Mo-, will sell at private sale,
when an opportunity offers, the following property,
viz: Part OF Lots Nos. and 8, Of Block No 10,
commonly known as the Kern property, on which IS a
good Two Story Brick House, well finished and IN good
fepair; OF Lots and 70 in South HannibNl on which
is a comfortable One, Story Brick House. For terms
apply to the undersigned, or TO WILLIAM FENNER,
OF The firm of Fenner & Leer. ]. M MILLS,
noy4.5t. Executor of the Estate of A. Davis.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
Adnainistrator's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has
N obtained from the Clerk of the County Court OF
Rails county, in vacation letters Of administration up
on the estate Of HENRY SMELSER, deceased, bear
ing Date Oct. l4th, 1852.
All persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified TO exhibit them, duly authenticated, &C.
cording law, within year from the date oil sa!d
letters or they NAV be pTecuded from any benefit In
said esal, and il not presented within three years
from the Date of said letters they will be forever bar
red Ioc2l-3tl JOSEPH SMELSER, Admir-.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
WASHINGTON JUNEo, SecTeIdT
August ID, A. ID. 1852.
DIR. B. II. WASHINGTON,

L 4 Tennessee is expected reach this place With
his family in few days. he comes with the hops Of
being able 10 build up a first class High school for
Females il the people OF Hapnhal shall manifest any
desire TO frher his plans lie viii open scheyi in The
On sment story OF the Christian Clugch 1 WIN
give notice, by Advertisement 0l RnttebafI a
Doctors friends speak OF him n the hsaeNt erms, q.
Class Female school. (Oe9IdJ
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
Notice
Notice
To The Stockholders in the Hannibal & 81. Joseph
D,,J-o.J -,

NOlACc
To The Stockholders IN the Hannibal & 81. Joseph
Railroad Company.
TAKE Notice that at a meeting OF the Board
J. of Directors Of said Company held in the
City of St. Joseph, commencing on the llth day
of August, A. d., 1852, the following resolu-
ton was passed, viz:
"Rssolped, That an additional call of ten per
cent of the Stock subscribed, be made, payable
the once 81 X. IF &aYsmber, A. D., 1852, at
nibal, in the county of Marion; and at the Court
Houses in the following counties respectively,
viz Buchanan, De Kalb, Clinton, CALDWELL
Daviess, Grundy, Livingston, Linn, Macon,
and Shelby; and that notice be given in the pub
lie news papers published in the counties
through which the road is to pass, in the man
ner prescribed in the charter" Done by order
of the Board.
WASHINGTON JONES, Secretary.
August 10, A. ID. 1852.
NorE.-This is the third call, making alto
gether twenty per cent called for up 70 this time
Stockholders who shall not have paid the first
and second calls, will not be entitled under the
Charter, to vote at the election for directors.-
The same rule will exclude Counties who have
not issued bonds, or made payments, according
to the contracts with the Company. II will b'
important that this matter be attended to by
stockholders and County Courts who wish L
vote for Directors. Sepl9-td.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
Flour! Flour! Flour!
ARENA Mill.

FARMERS AND MERCHANTS coming to Han.
1 nbaI with the intention OF selling wheat and buy
ing Hour would do well to call and us before sell
ing or purchasing elsewhere. Remember the big stone
Mil on Bird, between Main and laird streets. Give
us call. A. S. ROBARDS & SON.
10 n. B. Our Flour is sold nowhere else but at the
MIL Every sack and barrel is branded with our name
on it:
[novAl "a. S ROBARDS & SON."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
| want Everybody 10 Read This.

T WILL merely say now k2%A
/ that have moved my
Family Grocery and Flour SeS
Depot to Southwest corner Of Main and Bird
streets, where shall be pleased to see my old
friends, new customers, little children, ladies',
ana the rest Of mankind have great many
usesary things TO sell for the comfort and cOnve-
nienoe of fallen humanity, such as groceries,
spiees, wash tubs, wash boards, Soruhbing
brushes, broOms, soap, candles, and tart together
with great many things that hase not got -
| | also keep butter, eggs. and corn meal, when
/ then are 10 be had; but / always have the re-
nowped Eagle Mills NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Inv ou to be the best Article ever sold In Hanni.
/ bal-~in fact, III can't be beat, Everybody call
and see me; I'm in hurry this Mlorning-no
IlGme to talk Good bye till we meet
i IauI9ul r. JACKSON.
4 PRANK cHERRIEsS,s 80. .Fsiss-, o. sss "
ID JHlYs A. fNqt 80 4 -
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
Despair is the offspring of fear, aziness, and

Despair is The offspring Of Tear, IazIness, and
impotence.
BEEF PACKING CoMMENcEp.-We learn that
between forty and fifty head of cattle were
slaughtered at Rislcy's Pork House, in the
being cut up to-day This is Inc III 81 rlo751r,cT:
for packing purposes this season 1t is also said
that Strengthening would commence to-day at
Ames' on the opposite side Of the river. Mes
srs. Risley & Butler, we learn have contracted
for about 200 head Of cattle. Nothing done in
hogs yet. Prices paid FOR cattle range from
So 30 to 81 90, although we believe few have
been boughtat slightly higher rates. Hogs are
about 50 90 per 100 lbs.-St. Louis News.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-11-04
list NilI For Sale

Steam Saw and Grist ATilI For Sale
1NHE UNDERSIGNED. being DESTROYS Of moving
il south, offer for sale their Saw and Cfst Mill
situated at speneersburg. in Pike COUNTY, Mo- The
machinery is comparatively new AID 10 COED rasning
order. Those wishing TO purchase are requested to
call and examine for themselves
(sg5-4m.pdJ BRYAN oGLR.
Spencersburg, August 2, 1852.