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The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-12-15
ROBERTS STREET, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.
j. r.. FULLERTON.
MINNESOTA LEATHER STORE,

MINNESOTA LEATHER STORE,
IL The Old STAND OF Z. A. Collins g. Co., Opposite
the Rec House, st. Paul.
II r. BRADLEY. dealer in Saddles Harness
Il Trunks and Saddlery Hardware, Saddle Trees,
Skirtmg, Harness and Patent Leather, Calf Seating,
Bag and Top Leather; Carriage Trimmings, Saddlers'
SILK; Bellows and Band Leather.
BOOT AND SHOE MAKERS STOCK.
Hemlock tanned Sole Leather; Oak tanned Sole and
Upper Leather; Kip and Calf Skins; French German,
Philadelphia and Cincinnati Calf Skins; all kinds of
Ladies and Gentlemens Morocco, Red, Yellow, Blue,
Green Pink and White Linngs, best Goat, Buck and
sheep Binding; Boot and Shoe Findngs Boot Trees,
Lasts, Crmp Boards, Pegs of all sizes; Shoe Thread,
all kinds Iron, Zine and Copper Nails.
CARRIAGE TRI VI MING,
Executed st the shortest notice and in workmanke
Country orders particularly attended to-
IL The highest market price in Cash paid all times
for Beef Hides, Sheep end Deer Skins
?. +. BoADLEY.
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PLOUGHS

PLOUGHS
nF every variety, manufactured from the celebrated
" Missouri Iron Mountain Iron, can be had at low
prices for cash approved paper, byappycg at the
l2-6ml MISSOURI IRON STORE.
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1859. GREAT STOCK KOFDRUGs. 1852

1859. GREAT STOCK OFDRCGS. 1852.
DODGE & BENTZ.
20. 100 MAIN STREET, GaLENA.
INFER for sale the following Drugs Ac., Ut the low
" est prices.
1000 lbs tartaric acid 10000 hs putty
% Kegs carb. soda so bbls spts. turpentDe
10 bbis cream tartar SOC lbs Paris green
100 lbs Eng. blue l0 casks old port wine
100 do Eng. and AM CALI. 90 bbls Eng. epson salts
10 cas- IS sulphur 10 do caraway seeds
10 cases British ustre do Eng grid mustard
IL DO Eng. rfi. boraX 10 do Copal varnish
25 bbis plaster paris de Maccaboy snuff
do camphor 100 lbs oil peppermint
500 OF quinine ~ ID " lemon, fresh
DOls castor Oil 80 doL paint brushes
1900 lbs ext liquorice SO doz gross Lees pills
100 do insp'd extracts SO do do essences
80 do Turkey opium 25 bxs CASTLE soap
500 do herbs "a dcz Townsead's Sarsala
% oz strychnine 70 gross bears oil
so DO morphine 50 kegs saltpetre
500 bxs McCully's glass 1000 40 r. Conkliag sons
so lbs linseed oil pure white lead.
WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR
Houghton's Pepsin, Louden q medicines,
Pam hier Sloan's medicines, &c
Together with a large and well selected stock Of
artice in line. Weespecially invite the attention
OF purchasers from the upper country stock and
prices. iy22-l4r
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Iron, Steel, Nails, Groceries, Provis-
| ions, &C.,
SLIGO Iron STORE.
fACE winter stock of every article usually kept in
" our Iron Store, is Large aud Complete, to which
we invite the attention OF the public Ii embraces BAR
ANvILs, BELLOWS, VICES, CHAINS, GLUE r.. Also,
stock of well selected
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
Which we offer at our usually low prices We shall
who come with the CASH. We intend henceforward to
MARSHALL & CO.
st. Paul, Dec. 2, ls52-im
| NEW GROCERY STORE.
! II is roy common to see signs "Cheop fer Cash."
"Lorest in T0,rn,'' "Great Bargmns,'' "Spuaual
Rappngs," &c.
uyUT just step into Geo. Fl. Oakes' Grocery and Pro-
lD vision Store, enquire the price of Goods, and if
they cheap buy them in st. Louis,
will give il up The following a few of the arti-
| cet
500 500 h.l' aoar, sstsusr s5 dc crushed do
50 do lard 100 boxes candles, mould
so do butter, so do star do
10 do y o niolasses, SO do soap,
10 do s IL do 3 hhds Goldfish,
10 bb1s bans, SO sacks dried apples,
10 do shoulders, 90 do coffee,
loo boxes O sugar, 10 bbls mackfrel,
SO do clarified do
And many other articles too numerous TO mention
81, Pani, May IL, 1853, IT.
EDWARD M'LAGAN,
STORAGE FORWARDING AND COMMISSION,
At the Lower Landing, ST. Paul
A IL Commission and Consignmen's, will be prompt
n y and carefully attended TO.
References: d. ii. Campbell, Il. M'Lsgan, Caena;
Geo. DeBaun, ST Louis.
Lower Steamboat Landing, St. Paul, Min.
March 25 1852. 49-y.
DREGSLER & GEORGII.
Storage, Forwarding and Commission
Merchants,
Aud dealers Wines Liquors, Groceries and Provisions
Upper Leading, s., Paul, Minnesota.
Aug. II, ls58,y
NJ. SHERMAN,
House, Sign and Ornamental Painter.
Corner of Fourth and 81. Peter Snoe, St. Paul.
UDAINTING AND GLAZING done in a superior and
il workmanlike manner. All orders promptly and
neatly executed Work warranted TO give satisfa ton
St. Paul, June %, 1857
J. T. HALSTED,
SURVEYOR AND Civil ENGINEER.
OFFICE, corner OF third and Cedar streets, 81 PAUL
u Refers by permissiOn TO
His Exceency, Gov. Rsmsey; j. II. Smpson lst Lieut..
Corps. u. s. Top Eng, ST. Psul; Ex-GoyeTDor Felch,
Michigan; Prof Willisms, University. Mich; Rice,
Hollinshead q Becker, st. Paul, NJ T.
w. III. Forbes,
Fur Company, st. Paul Outfit also Dry Goods
and Groceries s.--ThiId street.
CENTRAL AMERICAN BANK.
TDICHARDS, CLARKE e. CO., Bankers and peaIere
III IN Exchange Collections made throughout tn
Territory and remted for at current rates OF exchange
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y > II y =
Galena, Ills.

\N1E have just opened the largest and most exteA-
w sive stock of Foreign and American Dry Goods
ever Offered in The which offering at Chi
and ST Louis prices and less have ever been
sold in this market. Our facilities for purchasing are
such that we are enabled TO get goods low as
hey can be bought by the largest eastern houses We
are buy ing American Goods direct from manu-
actureis, and beng connected with a house IN New
ork, and one CT the firm constantly in the market
shall at all times have full stock aud the lowest
market prices. We offer bats, but customers
can depend at all times upon buying goods Of
small advance from cost and traHsp and can
find in stock every variety and style of goods suited
10 the market. Merchants who have tecn The habit
OF visiting the eastern cities, st. Louis, and Chicago
may depend upon finding large stock and at as low
prices an be found else where.
We ask an EXAMINATION Of oar stock before going
east.
OCT
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Have you good UNDERSTANDING ?

MARVIN, invites the public to examine the
10 best stock OF materials in his line, that has
been the Territory He challenges either side of
the Atlantic to produce better quality of French Calf
skins, specially adapted for the winter season.
On hand, also, Ladies' fine custom made shoes and
CATERS Also Geatemens Calf and Kip Boots the best
that can be made. Kou know the sland-Tbird street,
near Roberts street.
SsntPaul, November 1851. 81
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Who Advertise
ST. PAUL.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSEL
Lons AT LAW.
Warren a. W akcfield.
B. W. Lott.
II. 4. Lambert.
IL. +. Masierson.
Ames & Van Etten.
G.. l.. Willes.
Rosser L. Olds.
Brisbin ~ MARYLAND.
AGENTS FOR INSURANCE
COMPANIES.
X. Il. Nelson.
J. /. McCar;y-
PHYSICIANS.
John J Dewey.
}. u Day.
Potts Il Morton.
Brisbine 81 Wiley.
J. -. Goodrich.
g.. l.. ticchers.
l.. C.. Kinney.
-. p. Marsh.
DENTIST:
&. w. Biddle,
MUSIC MASTER.
W. ii Colling.
SURVEYORS.
J. T. Halstesd.
REAL ESTATE BROKERS.
VIM. Brewster and Co.
II. Mchem,y.
A. Pierse.
T.. Ii. Oakes.
pANkEgs.
DGrUp k Oakss.
Richards, Clark T. Co.
l.. IL. Parker.
ArCTIoNEEa.
L. f. Collins.
BOOK BINDER.
James Mcintosh.
NorAay PUBLIC & JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE.
7. NJ. Smith.
DEALERS IN DRY GOODS,
cLoTHISG, &C.
Edward Iieenan.
J.. Blum.
Henry Morris.
Gathcart, Kern i Co.
A. L. Chamblin.
A. l.. I.arpenteur.
DEALERS IN DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES. kC.
~. ii. Forbes.
J. r. Fullerio.:.
w. \. Person < Co.
J. w. simpson.
II. G. Sandiord.
DEALERS IN GESTLENENs
CLoTHfsG.
winne and Cooley.
J. Freystndt.
l.. II,nenan.
fAsHIoSADLg F4ILGB.
Shulze and Mafbes.
DRUGGISTS.
w. II. HichcoN.
Bond and Kellogg.
STORAGE, corn AND FOR =
wARDIS0 MERCHANTS.
Edward Melagan.
WIN, copsfans.
j. W. Bass aud Co.
Alexander Rey.
&c. Burbank and Co.
U:essler and Georgii.
DEALER IN CHINA, GLASS
AND QUEgNsw ARE.
Richard Marvin.
DEALERS IN BOOKS. STA
rIoNERT, ETC.
w. G. lie Due.
". =. Combs.
MILLiNEas.
Mrs. l.. Marvin.
Mrs. l.. NJ. stokes.
bSiss s.Iome l.erck.
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LIST OF THE
PROFESSIONAL AID BUSINESS MEN
OF MINI ESOTA.
Who Advertise in the 'Poneer"
ST. PAUL. IDEALERs ~ GROCERIES,,

Nd BUSINESS MEN
\ ESOTA.
IN the "Pioneer."
lDEALERs ~ GROCERIES,,
PROVISIONS, ETC
Alex, Rey.
q. Presley.
n. Z. Ty son.
lGeo, IL Oakes.
&c. J. Post.
l.. Il. Wait and Co.
J. Vance Brown.
4. Dodge.
DEALERsIN FURNITLREANo
CABINET WORK.
Stees and Hunt.
/ DEALERS IN BOOTS, etc,
| l.. Marvin.
dealers ia Confectioneriss.
Kenz and karclicr.
Dedier in Iron, Lumber, etc.
| Marshall aud Go.
| DenieTs IN H1rdiogre.
J. McClauG, IT., and TO.
Iron and Brass Founder.
+. Gilman.
Wood and Irory Turner.
| II. Nj. +. Davis.
/ Lrchitects and Buiiders.
Edward stewart.
Downer end Mason.
Bakers.
lc. and ". Bates.
Tin-,care Manufacturers.
]. II. B*ers.
| F. =. Newell.
Geo. Russell.
.SGddie and HarHess Maker.
Martin Drew aud Co.
I Z. =. Bradley.
Tobacconist.
J. Campbell.
LiUery Stables.
IPattison and Benson.
Wilioughby and Powers.
SAFE SfG6ie.
!. ". Vincent.
House and Sign Painters.
VI. sherman.
Door and Sash Factory.
~. and j. u. spencer.
JsCeiicrs.
II. Fowler.
Proprietor Of Express.
J. C.. BuIosnk and Co.
Soap and Candle Factory.
J. T. Davis.
! Dagusrrootyqist.
. J. f. Whitney.
Board.ac Houses.
M. and Mrs. Henderson,
, Mclean House.
Vm. Tru,sone-Galena.
E. e. Thompson-Missis-
! sippi.
j. Holland-IIolland Place.
Mifis.
W. l.. Amss-Saw Mil.
STiIIWATER.
Attorneys az Lar.
A. Van Sorhes.
Curtis and Gil:illsa.
Theodore Parker.
). Z. Millen.
SHAkAPEE.
Attorneys at LG'r.
]. Mcmahon Holland.
Hotels.
= Wasson-Hasson House.
MtNkATO.
Physicians.
J. r. Adams.
BOARDING Houses.
E. Uowe-Mankato House.
MENDOZA.
Boarding Houses.
j. Bruce-Mendota House.
HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Hotels.
IL. ". Downer-1. Louis
House.
HUDSON, WISCONSIN.
Benz. Allen, AIRY at Law.
Jos. Bowron, Land Agent.
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F. S. Newell

F. S. NEWELL,
S-EueurrA Importer and wholesale dealer in Hard
~<5Esxxsssv' ware, Cutlery, Housekeeping Articles
cssf&rftAzss Farming and Mining Implements, con-
I.ss-3s n<s sanly in store and for sale, near Post
% Oll-Oc, nIro Street, 81 raul. lily
j. III. BYERS,
Corner Third and Roberts Sts, Paul, Min.
M NANOFACTuRER of zinc, tin, htet iron and cop
per, informs the citizens Of Paul tha he keeps
on haid large assortment of stoves which he will sell
very low Tor cash Call and before ing else where's
aiso tin ware OF the best quality at wholesale and re-
'a, Indian traders would do well TO call and examine
~. Iu"i' June d, looz. 7-ly
STOVES AND TIN WARE.
al AdrelPs old stand Ihiyd Street, a few doors
West Of Jackson Street
YEIE subscriber will keep on hand constantly good
Il assortment of Tin Ware, which he will sell al
wholesale or retail.
Also, general assortment Of Stoves. Orders from
country dealers solicited.
n. B. Repairing done on short notice.
GEO. RUSSELL, Agent
ST. Paul, June ., ls53-7-Iy.
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Guoson.
AMIN ALLEN.

BENJAMIN ALLEN,
Attorney at Lar, Hudson, st. Croir County, Wis,
JOSEPH BOWRON.
Notary Public and Land Agent, Hudson, St. Ctoir
County, Wisconsin.
kDRE-EMPTION Claims secured, and entries made
Il by Military Land Warrants Blank Deeds and
mortgages constantly on hand, and cOnveyances
fully and promptly attended to.
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MRS. MARY MERRiCk,
Fashionable MilIiner ~ Mantua Maker
NO. 80. MAIN STREET. GALENA, ILLS.

TO THE LADIES.
10 to Mrs. MERRICk, at Gaien8, and learn to cut
u dresses for yourselves others; only half day IS
required learn this improved plan. Ii is the best and
most simple mode yet invented. teach by Fowier's
improved plan, and satisfaction given charge.
MARY MERRiCK.
Galena, Nov. lst, 1852. Soft
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NEW HAR y ESS FSfABLISNM MENT.
VH1IE subscribers would inform the citizens of Saint
IL Paul and al the country round about, that they
conducting The above business in all its branches on
Third Street, nearly opposite the Pos, Office where Gus
toners can be supplied short notice, with all kinds
OF Harness, Brides, Saddles Fly Nets, Trunks, Valises
Whips, &c, DC.
May Ia, 'j3-tf MARTIN DREW l. co.
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w NJ. s. COMBS.

W Ms Sc GUM ES,
BOOKSELLER STArIoSER.
II EEpS constantly on hand, complete stock Of
IN Books and every description Of Stationery to-
gether with fancy Goods; nearly opposite the American
House, ST. Paul.
April /, 1852 So
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GEO. FERGISON,

No. SO Nam Hett, Gaisu, Hllaois.
kXTHOLESALE and retail dealer IN Hardware and
w CUTLERY, Cast Steele, Nails, Mechanics and Mi
ers, TOois, Rope and EArming LmplemSnis.
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WAR EAGLE MILLS, GALENA
SUPERFlNE EXTRA FLOUR, bran. shorts, and
~ horse feed constantly on hand and for sale at low
est cash rates. E. HEMPSTEAD Il co.
Galepa 1852.
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GaIeua.
MERRILL. COWLES

MERRILL, COWLES CO.,
Wholesale Dealers IN Foreign and Domestic Or
Goods. Boots, Shoes, Has. Caps, YANKEE No
ssons, &c, Sc.
NO, I3i, MAIN STREET,
EnI
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FASHION MILLINERY.

NURS. MARVIN would announce to the ladies of St
1Vl Paul, that she has just received from New York
large varied and splendid assortment Of Bonnets Of the
latest Summer Styles. She atters herself that upon
animation, il will be conceded that handsome stock
of Millinery, Flowers Ribbons, &c. before
brought into the Territory. ALSO:--lIareges, Tissues
Dress Silks, &C. all of bch Will be sold
than the goods before offered IN
this market, lJune l6. Off
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r. Es SOLLtNSs
AUCTION CoMNIssIoS MERCHANT,
Third St, ST. Paul, Min
VIZ ILL give strict and prompt attention to business
w his line. Grateful for past isvors he offers his
seryices for the sale Of real estate household furniture
and merchandise of every description
~ Pa Marc 1853.
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NO. XXXV.

TIE GRAVE OF SrLAs WRIGHr.-A cores
pondent who has lately visited the grave Of Sias
Wright, tavors It's with the following description Of it,
'it will be remembered that the remains Of Siias
Wright repose not beneath his monument in Wey-
bridge, but IN Canton, N. 7. visited bis grave
The mighty statesman sleeps IN a small bursing
ground, little out of the village of Canton, beneath
plain marble column, surrounded by an iron railing.
he railing iacloses paaelosram of bot len feet by
twelve. On one side Of the column was this inc,ip
ton:
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BOOK BINDINE.

BOOK BINDING.
yUNIE subscriber would respectfully inform tie cti-
II OF 1T. Paul and its vicinity, that he is
the above business, in the end story OF K NJ.
Spencers building, OF 5ih end Robert street
Particular attention paid 10 binding Magazines od-
icas &c. in plain fancy binding, ut the shortest notice
and reasonable terms.
JAMES MACINTOSH.
St Paul March 2S 1852 4o,tf
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JOHN f.. SMITH L. CO..

JUN EIs SNl II q &C.,
Wdtchmaters and JeWeliers, Main ST. G0kena Uirois.
a Large ana well selected assortment of Cloc As
N Watches, JeweTy and Silver Spoons, constantly
hand, Ter sale low Engraving neatly executed. All
kinds OF Jewelry made order and neatly Iepared.-
All orders punctuay attended TO. The highest price
paid for Old gold and silver. 2-2S
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''"N $3.50 W sRREN. JOSEPH WAKEFIELD
WARREN & WAKEFIETD.
attorneys and Councillors ut Law and Solicit
ors ia ChQRcery:
Office Third Street between Ro;erts and Cedar.
ST. PAUL, ". T..
w. & w. will attend with diligence and care IN all
business oil their profession in the different courts Of
this Territory that may be entrusted TO them Their
arrangements in the States Of New York and Rhode
Island are such AS will enable them transact bus
ness OF general or special nature those States with
the utmost dispatch. They will moreover attend to
me collection OF debts the locating of Land Warrants
The purchase and sale of city lots or real estate in the
country and to all other matters directly or Indirectly
connected with their profession. I42-y.
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS


COLUMBIAN H0TEL.-E Smith, Powha,an; 8
Roberts, Nelson; Harper. Mrs Harper, Mas Har-
per, Ky; D Irey Mrs Fuqus, w Ambus, J Cog
hill, Chesterfeld; S Alvis, w Walton, GoochIand;
man, 4 McDearnon, A FL Campbell, Marion; w o
Jordan, Charlotte II; j III Gregg Atkins, Buck
ingham; ] Moody, Amherst; A Stuart Patrick; J
w M Ely, Lee; H Carter. J Duncan Scott: DR. Mel
McCulock Mecklenburg; VIM Ambsrs Chester
field; G w Wallace Mrs Wallace Mics Wallsce, MAJ
ter Wallace, Va; Thos Ellis Richmond; A Jack
son, Washington.
EXCHANGE HoTEL.-E Jones, Amelia; M
C Catlett, G. ioucester; A Jordan Smith6e ID; Col
w Fl Brown, lady and child, Stafford; w e Lively.
Williamsburg; J Miller, Norfolk; Henry HudnaI,
Chesterfield; B Wood, Albemarie; s " Ficklen,
Charlottesville; DR. w II Moore Ala; 7 w Parker,
w Urquhart, Univ ersity of Va; Koiner Staunton;
j NJ Taylor, Lexington; FL Dayidson, indiana; w
w Hancock, Chesterfield; Chss Carter, Richmond,
J Bryan. Va; w Dunington, Fla; Miles Wash
iugton; Col Goodwin, Alexandra; w Weaver,
Grsenville; II Fl Wallace, Fredericksburg; Ar
cher, Powhatan; Henry Garrett. Albemarle; M
Abrams and svt, New Orleans; Mulhn Hardy
Flanagan, VIM Acre, Boston; Mr. Miller and lady
t urt; w Snow, Me; NJ X Jessup, New YORK; w
Carter, Fauquier; d Gibson, Jefferson; G Dejar-
nett Caroline w w Spence and lady, Miss Harrison
Baltimore; L NJ Kennie, Morgan clstk; Dorsy,
Marion; S Buford, Va.
AMERICAN HOTEL DIR Hail. Surry; colley.
w Osgood, New YORK; M @ Slaughter. Go; Bruins,
N C: Y Tiphanu and Ia iy. Buffalo; Moyiiy, Isls
of Wight ] Cammack; spottsyIyania; " hennon
Va: j III Pherson Surry; u Heriky. Putnam;
Bucks Bedford; w w Hill, Albany; Mr. Fagsn, New
York; Colin Bass, Roanoke; Ihos sharp LyrehouIs :;
portsmouth: q Ttewart, N G; II Russell and lady,
Mrs Sfafsord Miss Ann Stafford, Washington; Chas
| Holland. Geo Mclean, N c; J M Reynolds, Msss.
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RIc II M O ND, VA
MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER S. lass

On the occasion of the opening of the Cen
trail Railroad, to the Greenwood Tunnel. w.
w. .GtLmER, of Albemsrle,-in whose charac
ter are blended the wag, the wit and the gen.
tleman-made very appropriate speech,
congratulating those present and the people
OF Virginia, upon the successful prosecution
OF the great undertaking of tunnelling the
Blue Ridge, and the prospect of its compile
tion at day not far off He paid hand
some tribute to Col. CRozET, for the master.
ly engineering of the State section of the
work-that which includes the Blue Ridge
Tunnel, and which is one of the most stupen.
dous enterprises in Railroad engineering of
the age
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Having purchased M. Il. Nsces interest in the con-
cern of MACE 4 WINSTON, las will appear from
the above advertisement,j | will continue the GRO
Gerry, COMMISSION and FORWARDING BUSI-
NESS at the old stand, corner of Cary and Pearl
streets. l shall retain the services of Mr.. W. nj.
MACE and d. Y. PANKEY, and respectfully solicit
the patronage of the friends and customers of the late
concern, promising to my best efforts to merit it,
as well as that of the public generally.
November 24th, 1853 JOS P. WINSTON.
g.sp7 Lynchburs Virginisn, Fincastle Democrat and
Valley Wing will please copy three times.
no 24-ts
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Lusus NArURK.-The North Carolina twins,

Lusus NArURK.-The North Carolina twins, now
exhibiting in Charleston, thus described by the
Courier:
Christian and Milly, the little objects now re-
ferred to- are united to each other at the lower
trernity of the spine the rertebro, OF what anao-
mists call the os sacrum, being 30 blended as ap-
parently to form but one BONE common to the two
children. The pelvic organs are entirely distinct,
with the single exception OF a common Termination
of the intestine canal. Below this junction their
thighs legs and lower extremities are again sepa-
rate and distinct and they can stand, or walk, or
occupy sitting recumbent postures, at will, aud
either can lie down while the other Is sitting.
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Gu 1T Boors.-Last Thursday night Mr.

Gu 1T Boors.-Last Thursday night, Mr..
Leber stepped into the store of Mr.. John j. Cannon
at Rockets, to settle with VIM. Mcdowell alias
Mckinney, and man named Foxweh, for services
performed for him on lighter, and while there Nc
DowelI took occasion to treat himself to pair of
new boots, valued at 81 Is, the property Of Mr. c.,
without making the fact known to the owner. Fox
moved, bat said nothing of it at the time Some
misunderstanding having taken place between these
two crones the morning after the occurrence Fox
well called Mr. Cannon. and informed him of what
had taken place, and Mr.. Cs counting his boots,
he found that he was minus pair. He at once
procured warrant, and on Saturday last. Bill was
brought TO the bar, wearing the identical pair of
missing boots. Owing to the absence of witnesses,
the examination was postponed until this morning,
aud the accused remanded to prison.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORs.-COV-

sails will be received at the Office of the Covingtou
and Ohio Railroad, in Coviugton, until the 18th Of
December next, for the graduation and masonry of
about seventyhve miles of the above road Of which,
the eastern portion, comprising fly miles lies next
west of Gown gton and the western portion, consist
ing of about twenty-f miles lies between the
Kanawha River and the mouth of the Big Sandy. A
large share of the work to be letincludng bridging
and tuunelling-is heavy and desirable and is well
worthy the attention of responsible contractors The
western sections of the above work are ready
for examination and the eastern portion will be pre-
pared for inspection by the 9th of December.
Further information may be obtained on applica-
ton st the companys Offices at Covingtou and Guy
andotte. By order of the Board,
CHARLES B. FISK. Chief Engineer.
n. B.-The Board of Public Works of Virginia,
under whose direction the Coyngton aud Ohio Rail
road is to be constructed State account will meet
at Covington the 18th of December, above named,
for the purpose of receiving and acting the propo
sails that may then be offered.
Nov. 49, 1858. pol9tl5dec
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THE GENEVA RAPE CAsE.-Three young scamps
who committed rape upon poor German girl at
Geneva, n Y, last spring, were convicted at the
Oyer and Terminer in Canandaigua, last week, and
aenteuced as follows. Cornelius Rodney. jr, State
prison Ii years months; George Lake do. I3 years
months; Smith Stebbins, IL years months They
will be older If not wiser, by the time their terms
arc cut