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Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

JUpIcIkL ELEcTIoN.-Our returns are Yet IT.
complete. Jcdge Wilton IS undoubtedly elected
Chief Justice. For Associates, the vote Is very
close between C-snfotd strong and Smith.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

For CoNGREss.-Col. Cyrus Alrch has
been nominated by the wings in opposition
to Mr.. Wentworth, in the Cd Congressional
District, Illinois.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

07- The "AIISkRL PoISr ScoTr AM GRAHAM
Clra, tr'H meet at The Court House on Saturday
srsniHg Of each lccek, at ; O'Clock.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
Iowa County Agricultural Society and Fair.

The Iowa County Agricultural Society, will hold
their Annual Cattle Show and Fair, Al Mineral
PoIsr on the third Thursday and Friday IN Ocfo-
Der nerf, al which time Farmers, Exhibitors for
Premiums and the Public generally arc respectful
~ invited 10 attend.
The attendance of the Executive Committee Is
most earnestly requested at an early hour on the
hrst day of the Fair.
JoHS MEssERsNITH, I Dawn MoRRisoS,
JANIS ToLLEr, CIRUs WooDNAy.
rHohAs ID. PorrR, &S( ROBERT C. DYER
PGTRIcK o Down EPHM KxowLToS
GEoRek GOLDruoRF. WN. ]. BENNETT,
JoHs HAM, =. P-s 5. s FERRILL,
By order.
WA r. SMITH. Secretary.
Mineral Point, Sept q, 1852.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

JAN To LEr---Deacon Healy is again
without boarders. The Mineral Point Jail,
which answers for Iowa and Lafayette coun-
ties is tenanlless. Long may it remain SO.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

OFF strict attendance upon Church is
a means of Grace, large number of Dogs in
Mineral Point, are safe.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

EWe are under obligations to Hon.
Henry Dodge Cor several valuable Public
Documents He viii please accept our
thanks
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

n Il was rumored in Green Bay that the
propeller llAinois was lost, with all on board,
by the collision with the Troy
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
PALSY OR PARALYSIS.

Thadeus Smith, Of Mudd Creek, farewell county, Ii
nos, says: 81 had lost The 81 my more than
ear, oy psIsy paralysis, the flesh had entirely
wilhered away, leaving nothing but skin muscle and
bone. tried all the best doctors, and all The remedies
could hear Of but they did good. then commenc-
ed the Of II. C. FaTreHs Arabian Liaim mt, and
few bottles entirely cured me, and my arm is now as
strong and aeshy as the others ii is fret for
burns, sprains and bruises. 4w5O.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
INCORPORATED, 1925.
Annual Premiums, Capital Sock s IIes'oa Fund
81, OOO, 600!
This Office has transacted business for more bsn
QUARTER or CENTURY, during which period il has
taken
100000 FsisIKs!I
Aud insured real and personal property against less By
Fire and Water tn the value of at least
TWO HUNDRED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
~ TIE WESTERN COUNTRY.
Several Thousand Losses have been incurred upon The
above risks, all of which have been adjusted the
GENERAL 4 GEECY OFFICE
At Cincinnati and paid with the utmost promptitude,
cOrding To the conditions q Policy, as Ay be seer
by the receipts OF the several claimants on Gle.
Applications received, and Policies issued on favora-
bic terms by
SAMUEL CRAWFORD, Agent,
For Iowa County. Iucl
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

SENATOR HALE.-The Free Democrat an
nounces that Mr.. Hale, the Free Soil candi-
date for the Presidency, will be in this State
week after next and spend three days here.
Mr.. Hale is a capital speaker and will be lis
tened TO with interest ard pleasure even by
those who do not share his political opin-
ions.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
H. C. PARCELS ARABIAN LrNIMENr rRI-

UMPHANT OVER Disc ASE
Ibis truly great medicine still gos on, conquering
disease, and snatching many poor POweress victim
from the grave. BY ITS poE~rfuly stimulating, pene
lrang and anodyHe qualities, Il restores the
limbs which have been paed for years and by its sin
guar power Of reproducing the synovial uid Joint
water, cures al diseases Of the joints with surprising
rapidly. For rheumatism, and affections Of the spine
md spleen, it has proved tsef specific, and for aec
tions Of the lungs, liver and kidneys most vaua-
BILE auxiliary: also for al diseases OF the glands scrOfu-
Ia, goIe sweed neck etc, And indeed for al
any disease where external application requr-
ed, this medicine ds unparalleled Sprains bruises
cramps, wounds chbIains, burns etc. speedily cur
ed by it.
From the Hon. Peter Menard one OF the eldest settlers
in Illinois
gives me pleasure - add my testimony to the viz
tues of great medicine. One ormy blooded horses
had swelling the cap Of the knee, about The size
Of hens egg Some said it a strain, and some,
that it the joint wafer from the knee could not
be cured. tried oil cedar it, and ali the niments
and ontmenis, and they did more coed than water
them by percussion Of my friends tried H. Farrel's
Arabian Lniment, and was HAPPY find take efe
after few dAys, and il finally cured the noble animal
entirely. think it is decidedly the greatest iniment for
horsesI as well as humaE flesh, ever knew
fremont, Tazevell CO III March I6lh, 1919. I4w5a
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
Strayed or Stolen,

LROM the subscriber the Both Of September last,
a dark bay horse, with email in the forehead,
and small white spot the right jaw, black main and
ta and black feet said horse four old stands
between &c and L hands high, and fine bloJded art
IN Al. ANY person, returning said hor.e the sub
scriber, giving inOrnatb wh,re he nav re fond,
shall be literally rewarded CHARLES wFST
-Four miles north of Mineral Point, Oct 4th, f5j2.
5uF nj
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
Fall Trade Opened.
GREET INDICTMENTS OFFERED,
In II. 49,

4
OPPOSITE THE CENTRAL HOUSE.
FEVH r following, among numerous ether articles IN
= the line % Family C &C es, may be found 81
Cobb's cheap Grocery StOre Corner OF high and Che
nut streets;
Extract Of Lemon, ClHiUcey CrackCrsY
Orange, Butter do
Cloves soda do
kuimcgs, Pepper Sauce,
REESE, Tomato Catsup
Bitter Almonds. Wainut do
Peach, Mushroom do
Candied Lemon, Euimegs, Gloves,
CitrOn, Pepper and Spice,
Large Raisins. Corn Starch
Bunch do in WHOLE half Pearl do
and quarter boxes, Super. Mustard
ZantCe Cunants, Chocolates.
Pruncs, COcOas,
Preserved Ginger, Broma,
Root do French nnstarGs.
Peaches n cans, Preston and MerTips
Baltimore Oysters, Yeast Powders
Sardines, Cinnamon, Pickles,
AID all kinds Of goods usually found IN a Family Gro
Gerry Store, for sale al low prices. Please call
GEO. W. COBB.
Mineral Point, Sept. p, 1751
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

WM r. SMITH Secretary
Mineral Point, Sept q, 1882.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

"The first number of the Sheboygan
Falls Free press, by J. \. Smith is on
our table 1t is well executed, and advo-
Gates the claims of Hale to the Presiden-
ey with ability
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
Obituary.

]. D. TODD, Secretary.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

2. \. HARTMAN.-The wings of the
Western District have put this gentleman
in nomination, for the Assembly. Mr. II
is an honest and capable man, and will
make an excellent member of the Legis-
lature, which post he is bound to fill. if
be lives till next winter. He is we'll known
to the people of his district, and will make
strong run. Harry Barns of Middleton
is his Madison Dai Journal
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07

The klLNIsTEs.-This Family who per-
formed here on Monday and Tuesday even
ings TO admiring houses, will give another
entertainment this Thursday evening, at the
Court House. l. is worth the price of ad-
mission to see Petite Emile perform.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-10-07
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining IA the Post Once at Mineral Point
September seth, 1882.
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GEORGE A. PIKE. GEORGE r. BRiANT'
GEOGE A PIKE & Co.,
Oeneral Asents,


We will attend promptly to the collection
of all claims entrusted to us, either against
the State. or individuals residing i'll the par
ishes of East, or West Baton Rouge.
The LIBERAL patronage we have met with
as General Agents; has not only enabled US
to increase Our facilities for the transaction
Of business, but also to GREATLY REDUCE
our former rates of COMMISSION.
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State. will row be as fellows:
On sums under Sl00 2 per cent.
do 500 and not over $3.50, l-2 pr. Ct
do $3.50 and not over 500, 3-4 per ct.
do $500 and not over $1,000 l-2 per ct.
do $1,000 do. DO. $500, Ia do.
do $500 do. do $4,000, Is do.
RArEs OF EXCHANGE ON New ORLEANS
On sums from SO, to $3.50, 1-2 pr ct.
do. do. do. $3.50, to $500, Ia do.
do. do. do. $500, to $4,000, Is do.
~ Information given Gratis. Address
letters post paid, to GEonGL A. PIKE &co.
NAV Sy. General Agents,
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It. s. NAIL COACH.

ERcM Bacon ROUGE to CLINroN u'd
JACKSON. will run ri-,ceekly, as follows !;
leaving Baton Rouge, Sundays Tuesdays
and Fridays, at O'Clock A. NJ, and arm
wing at Clinton, at 3 o'clock, P. NJ, Leav.
ine Clinton Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays, at 5 o'clock, A. NJ, and arm
wing at Baton Rouge at o'clock, +. M.
RATES or CHARGES.
g From Baton Rouge to Jackson, So 90.
do - g :. Clinton. so.
The subscriber has taken great pains to
cit up a CoAcH worthy of patronage, and
hopes to retain the patronage ne has here
toiore received.
w Seats can be engaged at the Harney
House, Baton Rouge, at the Post ofnce, IN
Jackson. and at Carman's Hotelin Clinton
WILLIAM ELDER, Proprietor,
may 1lth y.
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CITY BOOKBINDERY,
THIRD STREET. BATON ROUGE. La

THIS establishment is now prepared to
i do all kinds of Bookbinding and
Blankbook manufacturing, in the very neat
est style, and expedition. The proprietor
owes the public an apology for not having
given prompt attention to work for the
past six or eight months. This has not
been occasicned by any negligence on his
part, but an inability to procure a prompt
uoGkmsn That want is now supplied. and
our customers at Clinton, Jackson, Port
Hudson. Bayou Sara, Plaquemine and
DonaldsonvlIe. can send in their work
with the assurance that it will meet with
prompt attention.
Periodical Law Books, Miscellaneous
works Magazines, Newspapers, bound to or
der; Scrap Books, Portfolios &c &c, made
to any pattern. GEORGE A. PIKE.
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Billings Astringent.
NNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE FOR 1853
LEWIS GAYLORD CLARK

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
The kNICKERBOCKEH is new in its
thirty ninth volume. The price of sub
scription has been reduced from five to
three dollars year, to clubs OF ten 81 %
each. The publisher has much pleasure in
informing the pnblic that the q Sequel to
st. Leger," and MeisteT Karl s Sketch
Book" will be continued regularly during
the present year. In addition to these aid
host of highly esteemed contributors, 'se
Marvel the popular author of the . Reve
ries of Bachelor will contribute new
ard original work, which will be given il,
every number of the Knickerbocker for
1852. 1t will be entitled the Fudge Pa
persn-beins the Observations at Home
and Abroad of divers members of the
Fudge Family, rendered into writing by
Tony Fudge. The contributors depart
ment will be more interesting than ever:
Booksellers and Post-masters are requested
to act as agents, and pill be allowed iioe-
raj discount Specimen numbers sent graf
is, on application post paid. All remittnn.
ces and communications on business, should
be addressed post paid, to SAMUEL HoLs
TON. Publisher, 129 Nassau street New
YORK. ap2Sth 6m.
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East and West Baton Rouge Ferry.

TYNHE Ferry Boat connecting with Eass
1 and West Baton Rouge, is constantly
plying-making trips at intervals OF fifteen
and thirty minutes.
CHARGES
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MAC L. MAC TOBACCO-lO boxes
lNl i4,st received and for sale low, by
une Is, y. JOSHU.4 he'll.
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YEAST POWDERS.

THESE Powders, intended as substitute
i for yeast, to making all kinds OF butter
cakes, possesses several advantages over that
article The butter with which they are
mixed is instantly rendered light and ready
for baking thereby enabling house keepers
to furnish cakes in any season at the shor-
test notice. The cakes made with these
powders are less lixe;y to'isagree with the
stomach than those made in the usual way
For sale by H. 3. VIBERT.
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CHARGES
TWICE A WEEK.

u. S. MAIL PACKET Gypsy.
For the Coast, Plaquemi Baton Rouge,
Port Hudson, Waterloo, Bayou Sara, and all
intermediate landinSs-The steamer Gypsy
J.H. URE. Master, leaves New Orleans
every Sunday. at o'clock P. NJ, Returnins'
leaves Bayou Sara, each trip after the arrl-
val of the cars. For freight or passage ap-
p,y on board. may lay.
TCST received per steamer Eliza, from
aJ Cincinnati.
25 Bbls Mess Pork.
50 S. F. Flour.
l3 Casks Bacon.
25 Kegs No. Lard.
5 Tierces S. c. Hams.
u Boxes, lump Tobacco
For SALE low for cash.
July 18th, If. S. M. HART, Il 60.
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MASONIC.

MASONIC.
CT.JAMES LODGE No. 47--corner OF
y Leyee aud Church streets. Stated meet
snss. first Saturday night in every month:
Washington Royal Arch hapter No. .
first Monday night in every month
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Crews Ointment.
SundrieS

Sundries
az BARRELS choice sugar; Is bags
~ Rio Coffee so kegs cut nails; 10
boxes Ingraham Tobacco, cask bacon
shoulders. Just received and for sale by
JOSHUA BEAL,
sept 4-y opposite ha'"s5 n'o'e
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10. u. r.
TIE OTTO LODGE No. I, over H. T.
~ Waddilrs Drug Store, Church street
Meets every Thursday night at O'Clock.
Magnolia Encampment No. 4, meets 20
and fourth Saturdays in each month, in Odd
Fellows Hall. ...
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f.. McKITRICK.

Aroh j Q t & B dor. ~.
rs now prepared to take all contracts in
/ his line Of business. and will execute
with neatness and despatch. gtH,H
N. B. All kinds Of Job Work attended
to. Plans and specifications given gratis
when required. 5lhl s..
Shop on Main St., between Florida and
Convention Streets.
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cu.prrs SIMON JOSEPH SIMON
G.. SIMON & BRO.

11S Old Lcree, NeD Orleans, In.
WE have constantly on hand very large
w and superior stock OF the most fash
ionable Clothing, to which we invite the
attention of dealers and others. Gentlemen
visiting the city, can at short notice have
clothing made to order, in superior man
ne, and warranted to fit. Our prices are
as low as the lowest, and we offer greater
Inducements to the trade generally. than
any other house in the city. ljuly ls-y.
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N O + IC e .

y" N VT 10 z "T"I
THE subscriber having just returned from
New Orleans with 4 new and COM
plete stock of Jewelry, Of the latest fashion;
begs leave to inform the ladies and gentle
men, who may favour him with their pat
ronage, that having made arrangements
with direct importer, he is enabled to sell
as cheap as the cheapest, and warrants his
goods to be what he says, otherwise, he will
refund the money paid. Please call and exa-
mine his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
sept 26-y. THEO. GOLDMANN. =
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-01
w. FABER'S POLYGRADES LEAD
PENCILS.
BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS

THE we'll. established reputation of these PEN
i ellis, which have obtained the Prize Medal at
the Worlds Fair of 1851 in London, as well a. in
Prussia, Bavaria, and Saxony; being also strong
ly recommended by the Royal Academies Of Paris.
Berlin, Munich, and me, has induced some I'M
principled persons to initiate them, and to sell
these limitations sometimes Of very inferior quail
ity, to the public as genuine. Several parties In
this country have already been brought to justice
for selling counterfets. There are others who. in
order to avoid the law, have the stamp the PEN
ellis slightly changed from A: w. FABER into w.
A. Faber, a. g. Fater, a: ". Fabre, A. r. FauTe.
n. W. Faure. Be therefore careful to examine
the stamp. Look for the fac simiie of the sigma
ture Of A. w. Faber on the labels round the
dozens.
A. w. Faber's Polygrades Lead Pencils, most
exactly graded from four to twelve degrees Of
hardness, put up in dozens. crosses. or In elegant
fancy drawing. boxes, as we'll as Carpenters PEN
ellis, rcd, white, and drawing chalk, Creta Laevis
of twelve to two hundred different coiors and
shades, Slate Pencils, India Rubber in Cedarwood,
Lead Points for Pencil Cases, are sold by all the
respectable Stationers in the whole civilized world.
A. w. FABER,
Aug 26-3m Manufacturer.
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Arohitsct's Office, United States Capitol

WAsHINaToN, D. c., Sept. Is, 1852.
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office until the 26th day Of November next, at
ak O'Clock p. m, for executing the brickwork Of
the extension of the United States Capitol.
The price to be stated per thousand, "kln count"
which price is to cover the cutting of all groin and
other arches and all jobbing; also, all TOOLS scat
folding. rigging, and every thing necessary to the
execution Of the work. The bricks, lime, sand,
and cement, to be furnished by Government
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
approved security for the faithful performance Of
the work to the amount Of $4,000.
Each bid to be accompanied by q guarantee
signed by two sureties. to the effect that in case
the bid shall be accepted the bidder will enter into
contract for the aforementioned work, at the price
stated in his bid, at any time within thirty days
from the acceptance of the proposaj the sufnciency
of the said guaranOrs sureties to be certified to
by some person known to the Department of the
Interior.
The right will be reserved Of accepting such bid
may be considered by the Secretary of the Inte-
rior as most advantageous to Government.
Each bid to be sealed and endorsed "Proposols
for Brek,oork Of the Extension Of the United States
Capitol "
The bids will be opened in presence of ouch of
the bidders as may proper to attend, at the De-
partment of the Interior on Saturday, the 9th Of
November, at l2 o'clock m.
THOMAS U. WALTER,
Architect of the Extension Of the U. s. Capitol
Sent 27-taw2m
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THE REPUBLIC.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING THE PA
PER FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.


OFvIcE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PuDLIo PRIsTIsG,
WAsHIsGros, September 50, 1852.
N pursuance Of the "Act to provide for executing
i the Public Printing" &C, approved August 20,
1882 sealed proposals will be received at this Office
in the Capitol until the first Monday 10Th day. Of
December next, at twelve clock M, for furnishing
the that may be required Tor the public print
ing for The year commencing on the let day Of
December, 1852, and ending on the LIST day OF De-
cember, 1853.
The subjoned list specifics, ne nearly as can
now be ascertained, the quantity, and the quality
and description Of each kind OF paper that will be
required
CLASS |.
l2,OU0 reams fine printing paper, uncallendered,
to measure "a by IS inches, and to weigh
forty five pounds to the ream OF $50 sheets.
CLASS 2.
2, 900 reams fine printing paper, callendered, to
measure "a by 80 inches, and to weigh
fly.sx pounds TO the ream Of $50 sheets
Glass ,.
100 realms superfine hard sized and callendered
printing paper, TO measure "a by 81 inches, and
to weigh forty eight pounds 10 the ream OF 40
sheets.
The fibre Of the paper of each Of the above classes
to be of linen and cotton free from all aduiteraton
with mineral or other substances, OF a fair white
ness, and put up in quires OF twenty four sheets
each, and in bundles Of two reams each. each ream
to contain $50 perfect sheets. Uniformity in color,
thickness, aud weight will be required; and no
bundle varying over or under nve per cent from
the standard weight will be received and the gross
weight will in all cases be required Mixing Of
various thick in the same bundle to make up
the weight will be considered a violation OF the
contract. Ia reference to the above three classes.
contracts will be entered into for supplying the
quantities required therein, at such times as the
public service may requires but the privilege isre
served of ordering greater quantity, on either
times and in such quantities as may be deemed
necessary.
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One Hundred Piano Fortes.
n. GILBERT & cos

Nesc York Ware Rooms, 1888 Broadtoay, corner of
Anthony street and opposite Broad,oay Bank and
Theatre
WHERE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
w Pianos. toih and toithos.t the celebrated I'm
proved Eolean, may be found-all of which have
the Metallic Frame. and are soarranted to stand
any climate, and siue entire Satisfaction, and will
be sold at great bargains. BY an experience of
eight years, resulting in many important improve
ments, the Eolean has been brought to perfeetioa
attainsd by no Others. Nearly two thousand Eoeana
have been applied for, and the demand is rapidly
increasing. Elegant Boudor Cottage Pianos,
convenient for small rooms. T. G. b Co p Pianos
are admitted to be superior to all Others, o,ctng to
their frrnness and long stdnding in tune Prices
same as at the manufoctory. Dealers supplied q,
liberal discounts Z H. Wades and the entire
Boston catalogue of music and instruction books
fur nished at this store at wholesale.
HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent.
Constantly on hand extensive assortment of
second hand Pianos in rosewood and mahogany
cases, varying in prces from $50 to 8 $50. Se-
cond hand Loiean Pianos, from 820J to S275;
grand Pianos, from $500 to 500. Prince &
Co.'s Melodeons, from $35 to $50; Carhart, SIS
to $40. Guitars. from $40 to SIS. &c., sc.
Aug Ism ."f'' \,
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rNHE UNDERSIGNED ARE MANUFAC-
/ turing a water. proof Travelling Bag which
combines the qualities OLA life preserver with the
other good qualities Of such an article; and they
beg leave to call the attention of the public to the
following note from the Postmaster Of the city Of
Washington:
Posr OFFICE, WASHINGTON CRY,
September 20, 1852.
have examined Messrs. Robbins & Aliens
Water and Air. tight Bags." and consider them
worthy Of public attention. ! submitted one (of
the medium size of carpet. bags) to the following
test, viz: by immersion in a tub of water for
forty eight hous. The papers with which it was
filed were taken out perfectly dry. required
the weight of forty eight pounds to sink it.
consider the invention Of great value to travel.
lers, ss a substitute for the common carpet bag,
as the contents will be kept dry, and they will
serve all the purposes of the life preserver.
w. A. BRADLEY.
The same article will be used in the transporta-
ton Of mail matter.
ROBBINS & ALLEN,
Aliens Grove, Waiworth Co., Wisconsin.
Sept 2l-triw&w3w