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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

On Thursday, the 2th ult., by Elder S. Sieg-
fried Mr.. WIN. ID. SIEGFRIED, editor of the Pruuty-
town Gazette, and Miss MARGARET Ross, of
Greene county, Penn.
On the 27lh nit, at Writ C. H., by Rev. Sam
nei Sheppard, ErHRAIM BEE, Esq, of Doddridge
county, Va.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

The SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON, paper pub
lished at Charleston, Va. by Mr.. Beller,
whose office was destroyed by fire on the
9TH ult, has reappeared in new dress.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
NOT GONE!
EIul Moved 10 Pike Street.

In the room
lHtely occupied
by Thomas s.
b a p5im n ss z ' sss,,
to the Northwestern Hotel, where the subscriber,
thankful for past favoTs, would inform his friends
and the public generally, that he still continues
to manufacture RIFLES, SHoT-GUNs, Pts
Tolls, dc Also, Repairing in al its various
branches, done with ncatness and despatch, all q
which can be had for Cash or Country produce At
very low prices. j. b. WRIGHT.
April 18th. 1852.
N.B.-My friends who know themselvesindebt-
ed to me- either by note otherwise, will confer
IA favor by calling and paying the same, As mon
ey is much needed, and obiige, J. b. W.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Rnr-EGepeer wautesl.

A GOOD bar keeserwho understands keeping
~ books, is offered permanent and advanta-
geons situation IN highly respectable Hotel. lie
must be well qualified, and Of uninapoaehable in
tegrity. For further Information apply az this
office. IN 1T.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
THE aIAlsKETS.
TGoanucTED WEEKLY FOR THE REGIS
HALrtMoNE. April II, 1853.

BEEF CNrrLE.-Thc number Of Cattle offered
ut the sr,rcs to-day, amounted to G20 head of
bcovcs, 310 head Of which were sold to city butch
and packers, aud dealers in stock cattle, at
prices ranging from 225 to &l,15 = 100 lbs
on the hoof-rqual to SI,50@9 - net, and aver
.E.rg Sl,l2 gross. 20 left over unsold, aud the
balance [25O hcad) were driven to Philadelphia.
Hocs.-SuIes from S6,25 to 100 p 100 lbs,
hun
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

~ 1t is said that w. F. Richie. edi.
tor of the Richmond Inquirer, will short
ly lead to the hymenial altar, the accom-
plished authoress and actress, Mrs. Anna
Cora Mowatt.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Fairlmont, Drug a. Tobacco
Store.

TUST received and for sale at Logan & Carr's
y Drug and Tobacco Store, one door east of the
Court House, at the sign of the % MOmmOth Nor
tar" on Main Street
$50 boxes various brands Tobacco, among which
will be fonnd very choice lot of FL Dorado and
Esnaralda Tobacco;
boxes Gravey, a fine article;
10 do Standard and Superior, do;
20 do Walthal; 20 do Coats;
l6 do Motifs; 10 do HARDWOOD;
Is do Robinson &c Co.'s SIS;
10 do Burns: 40 do Royals, SIS d SIS
20 do Clay's ID. Lump;
30 do Archer's do;
II do Peyton's SIS; 10 do Young & BurreIl
90 do Langhorn 81 Co.'s les;
"A do HUtchinson's; 10 do Madison:
10 do Mocking Bird 4 do JONES';
Together with an extensive variety of brands.
to suit customers both in regard to quality and
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

n UEENSWARE. Hardware, Boots aud Shoes.
W GcntIcmen's Caters, SLOUGH and fasliona-
bic Silk Hats, for sale low at
apo JOHN IRWINS.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
New Goods

Just arrived from PHILADELPHIA and
y baltimore, and now opening at JOHN lR-
WINS, nearly opposite the Court House, in the
new brick building of W. p. G:tf Esq. large
variety of Ladies Dress Goods, Hosiery, Bleach
ed and Brown Muslins, Linen Table Diaper, etc.
etc. aD6
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
1857 Acres Land for Sale

IN RITCHIE COUNTY, Va, situated at the
l. forks of Hughes river, on the Staunton and
Parkersburg Turnpike The land all lies in one
tract, and about hundred and fifty acres of it
is Bottom land of n superior quality
About one hundred acres is cleared, and GUOD
DWELLING erected thereon.
This land is ber utifully situated in flourish
ing part OF the country, and cannot be exceeded
in its fertility and eligible location 1t will be
sers. The title is of the most undOubted char
acter.
There is also offered for sale, large quantity
of Out-lands, on which is situated the BLOW
ING OIL WE'LL
For further particulars inquire of
GEORGE s LENNON,
febl6u Freeport, Richie CO., Va.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Cabinef-Ware

uRHlTURS The subscribers would call
FEs5alsS the attention of the citizens Of
S---szzzs{S ClaIksblTg and surrounding
E--z-szS II country, 20 their general assOrt-
D 49, = mcnt ofFUREiTURE, de-; AL
Of which Is nl-nnf4e.ured with viev 20 its neat
ness and Durability andEiil Be sold cheap for
prompt pay
changes, and their work VII be shaped accopding-
Those wanting articles IN tits line arc invited
70 give rs call. q .EeaFe determined none shall
20 away dissatisfied.
Ware-Roolns on Pike street, opposite Dents
Hotel Clarksburg- J. & z Il HrEsEY.
Clsrksburg. FEB. Is. 1858. noiz
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
A Money Saving Establish
ment.

TINE undersigned would announce to the pub
l. lie that he has on hand good stock of
Tin, Copper, Brass & Sheet-iron Wares
and i prepared to manufacture TO order, ANY
THING made from the same material, A. the
shortest notice. He is determined to make it to
every persons TNTEhrsT to deal with him, and
could request all those who want to SAVE TrsEIR
MONEY TO give him call.
He would also call especial attention 70 the We
~ large and complete assortment of
Cooking Stoves.
On hand and weekly arriving, of the very best
quality, both in construction and metal and at
prices ranging from SIC to $50, full trimmed,
with pipe, boilers, &c.
Having in great measure changed his mode
of business by selling for pay down or on sHoE7
time, enables him 10 sell much lower than for
merly.
- All manner of jobbing done II the very
shortest notice. his establishment being well sup
Piled with GOOD vOrkmen-
Shop on Kineheloe street, doorsnoTth of Des,
Pard's corner, opposite Bartlett's Hotel;
Ciarksburg, Feb. Cd, 1855.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
20 Robert Maple.

VOU will please take notice. that on the fourth
day of the next May Term ofthe county cour
OF Harrison County, in Virginia. we shall apply
to the said court to appoint five disinterested
treeholders, qualified according to law, to ascer-
tain a just compensation, to you, according to
law, for lot, or tract of land belonging to you
and situated on the east side of the West Fork
river, at the east end of the Bridge said
river, the line of the Northwestern Turnpike
road, and situate in said county of Harrison. as
the undersigned propose to take and acquire the
entirety of the said lot or tract of land for the
pUrpOseVof erecting and constructing n Toll
house, and gate there for the use of said North
western Turnpike road.
Board of Public Works, by
April goth, 1s53.-4t Their Counsel.
have not IIuIe- rU-rvO .oEE.s---
Whether 'tis true no.
For if I'd take a walk, (not ride,) 1872
1 should look grotesque,
To be seen any where, Doctor,
Save at this dear old desk.
l think I'll take to drugs, Doctor,
And wait upon the sick,
To feel the puIse-guess could tell
Whether twas slow quick
Then sit beside the bed awhile,
Look grave, with eyes cast down;
I'm used to that, for keeping books
Would make an angel frown-
I'll credit this old earth, Doctor,
With all the good I've had,
While on the debt side I'll put
The large amount of bad.
'h'AEAEf NOTICE.
TT1IAT my wife REBECCA, has left her bed and
L board without any Just cause proyocatiOn.
al psrsons are hereby cautioned against harboI
ring OF trusting her my account, as | am de
termfnel 20 pay no debts of her contracting.
apr2O-3t." ROBERT MASON.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
NOW rs THE TIME.

TIME past Is gone and cannot be recalled
i Time future Is not here, and 10 many Of ns
may never come. But time prrsent Is not on
hand, and so is S. S. DAYT0A who Is located
on Main street, Clarksburg, two tSors below
done in his line Of business. by giving -in call
will be promptly attended TO n the yEd bran
ches of SilysTsmithiBg.
Clocks, Watches 81 leweITy.
Neatly repaired and warranted for one We Be-
ing permanently located, he hopes, by cour 10y
and strict attention, 10 business, 10 msrit sIurC
s. 8. DAYTON.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Sale OfapyyaPds OF 30 Acres
VALUABLE EAB ESTATE,
IN AND ADJOINING CL66KSBURG VA.

IN AND ADJOINING CLAEKSBuRG, VA
BARGAISS To BIZ HADI
TTHliE real estate Of which George Towers diod
Il seizad, viii be offered Cor sale a. public auc-
ton, on the premises- on tie I'd day Of May merit.
The property viii Be laid OF into convonisnt sizod
building lots. Prom it location and proximity 70
the Railroad aud two Turnpikes, the saIo Of the
same presents chance q spceuIstoTs and %
those who desire purchase for their own lss, ths
beat lot In the town Of ClaFksbuTg. PefsQds al .
distance desiring % move % this aTt Of Virginia,
would do well % attend the sab.
TEKus.-One-ffthe cash iD hand. fiss res;saa In
!. and years, with interest from tie a. 81 SALE
Bond and good secugigy required ofthe purchaser.
and lien on ths LAM 70 sseure the JDnTchaEe mo-
Fey. b. DEsfAKD,
Executor Of Geo. Towers, deed.
ClAFksbuTZ FEB o 1s5s.--Sn
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
New Fail and Winter Goods

luiOILlS uuu CustoIutTt unu
" e.s U u the pubic generally that he has just
E.SS u. received A Large and Splendid
- A ssoFtment Of Goods 10 which
he invites their attention, being fully assured
that he can offer them on such terms as cannot
fail to please all. The stock consists partly Us
follows:
Every variety of LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
including Prints, DeIaines, Cashmeres, Alpaccas
Black and Figured Silks, &c, &c.
Ladies' " orked Sleeves. Coiiars, CIiis, Ss;aiiis
Wells, &c. Straw and Chocolate colored Bon
nets, few fine Silk Bonnets trimmed.
A large assortment Of shAwls, very low, Of
every variety of colors.
For gentlemen, he has almost every article Of
clothing that can be desired, including large
sOrtment of Ready-Madc Clothing, which
will be sold at extremely low prices.
w q A large stock Of Groceries, Hard
.dGN ware, Queensware and notions. Pur-
- chasers will find il TO their advantage
TO examine his stock before purchasing, as he
takes pleasure in showing his goods al all times.
IL Every description of country produce ta-
ken, in exchange for which the highest market
prices will be given. nOvi0 -
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
List Of Letters

Ia burg, April Isl, l
Allen, ] Ii
Adams, Jonathan's hei
Adams, Charlotte
Adams, Timothy
Ash, John
Bartlett, Miss Caroline
Bradbury, Thomas
Beebee, Rev Levi
Brobst, Elijah
Burrows, J esse
Backus, Sanford
Barrett, Anthony
BuckaIoo, Elias
Button, Fora
Brown, Henry
Blanks, Jas U s. Co
Brown, Z "
Burk. John ID
Baxter, John
Burnsides, Robt
Beurkc, Martin
Coonev. John
Conley, Peter
Cowinan, Samuel
Cunningham, c IL
Crowley, Frederick c
Clemens, Saml
Cogghiin, VIM
Cook, john
Cross, James
Coughlin. Cornelius
CleIlund, Jamcs-2
Cain, Edmond
Cooper, w z
Cook, James w
Carper VIM G
Curder, SiIas c
Cane, Tim
Carlisle, John S
Core, David
Cain, Josephine
Clerk Circuit Court
Criss, Miss Carrie
Davisson, Geo
Drumond, Albert
DAWSON, G
Dolbear, Benjn-2
Doogan, John
Dtcukcl, Balsar
Drumlnond, VIM E
Davies. james
Duncan, J :
Davis, ] & K
Eastburn, Joseph
Frrcm, solomon
Fetlro, Jackson
Fox, Jacob II
Floyd, Wm-2
franklin, Mr.
FuItz, J icob
Floyd, Elizabeth
Fletcher, John l.
Francis. Thomas
Fields, Rev S
Griffith, Wm-2
Glaze, VIM T
Griffith, Prudence
Gaiber, Davis
Crosse, Samuel
Garrison. rhos C.
Garard, John
CARRIER, Davies
Goodman, David R-2
Harrison, Maberry
Holden. Miss Amanda
Harho, Hubert
Hehen, VIM
Harper, John F
Harler, VIM
Ham, Eli
Hickman, Miranda
Hill, Thomas
Hunbert, VIM
Smith & MeGuny
Shayser. q
Smith, Martin 3
Smith. Elizabeth
Stuart, John L
Smith. L II
Smith. James W
Staley, Geo Jerome ,
Shinn, Minerva
Stout, Mary
Shelf, L
Stout, Saml
Smith. Michael
Smith. Margaret
Switzcr, Christopher
Shahan. Richard
Sims. Gilmore
Stevens, J o
Smith, Boyd
Smith, A J
Smith, Jaekane
Taylor, Geo W
APPS I
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
asreae EsnggaIr,s!

The subscriber offers to
citizens of Clarksburg and vici-
nifty, ut his store, opposite Bart
let's Hotel. unprecedented bar
gains in IEenGy-Mnde CIO-
thing, for Spring and Summer
wr, of all kinds and qualities,
wholesale and retail.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS &
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
LAW Notice.

A J. o.BAENOE viii devote his entfrs s.tcn-
Z q. tiou 70 the pEnetico of Law IN tho several
courts Of Marion aud the adjoining Counties al
% IN the District court Of Appeals at Fairmont
January 18th, 1855.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
10000 BUSHELS WHEAT WANTED

TTNiIE undersigned will pay in Cash, the h CHEST
L market price for good understandable Wheat
delivered ut DR.. Cuttings Mill in Clarksburg.
aP6 1t JNO. s. CARLILE.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20

LARGE Tot u CHEAP TIN wARFs ..
c.y.sN,TS
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
WAN ED.

WAN aED.
A BOY sixteen or seventeen years old, %
IA learn the Cabinet Makers business.
J. & r. b. HURSEY.
June 5oth ls52
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Importarat Evidence.

Nicholac c. H., April Is. 1s53.-3m
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-04-20
Vauab bic Property for Sale

MAZE b.. 10. az BaltImoro 81. DaltLmor..
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
Iowa Publications..

The District Scaool Journal 81 Education.
We have received the eighth number OF this
useful publication. All those taking an in
teresi in the Common School System Of our
State should subscribe for the Journal.
The losca Farmer aad Eov.i.uItu' iSt-
The fourth number Of this periodical is on
our table. An agricultural paper is much
more valuable % the farmer published in h:
own than in any other STATE.
An Oration delivered By r. B. Cunning
We have not had the time TO Peruse thi:
document, but from a hasty glance at il
would judge il to be superior to the gener
atty Of 4th ofJuly orations. Our able co
temporary Of the Keol:uk DisPoscs, is ;he
author.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
rrT CONTRACT LET.

As We were going to press last week we
ANNOUNCED the fact that Mr.. Farnam was in
the city and about making a contract for
the FIRST division of the NJ. g. NJ. Railroad,
hence to Iowa City. Since then Mr.. Far
nam has closed the contract with respon-
sible parties to finish the Road ready Tor
the cars by the Isl OF June next g Cedar
river; and to Iowa City By the lsi Of De-
cember following.
When We reflect that our people have
been hard at work for 1--WE years doing the
sswind work" Of this grand project, and that
now We are about 70 realize the fulflment ct
our hopes and wishes, We feel very much
like rejoicing.
The contractors may be expected here
next week, and just IS fast as places can &c
provided for men they will be brought en-
70 the Road, 50 that By the Is, Of Ssp,em.
Der We may look for from zoo TO 500 hands
pitching in. to mother earth along the
ssck.
he Engineers on the route are nor
resdy % push on The line from Iowa City =
Fort Des Nosncs end tho Missouri river
Aeeass Of the Company s-e n,r alonc the
"a division to It. nes N0ircs and IL. Sd
division 70 Council Bluffs, ealis.;ng the PEG.
pie Of the western counties in tbs enter
prise, and We tras: tia; our cid friends and
allies along the route vii! stand BY Us, and
their own interes, in pushing this Road on
on even to the Pacific.
Wonderland tina, the Company propose
to the good people OF For; Des Names. i
bring their members 10 the next General
Assembly on their Road, in case the people
in those counties subscribe literally to tht
stock, and be - liberal in giving the Tiga
Of way.
We can but say to our western friend
strike while the irons hot" aud rest assar
ed that Henry Farnam will comply witt
every undertaking in which he engages
and that men worth millions back him.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
1icht OF WAY.

Ii there be one trsi; more than another
for which We admire the people Of Scott
county, it is Tor their known and tired iiber-
atty in lending every facility in aid OF eve
rything calculated TO advance our Railroad
interests We are induced TO make this re-
mark from learning that The owners OF land
through which the Railroad passes in this
county, have with few c,ass exceptions
where t,ac, was badly Gu, up, for instance
given the RICH, Of way for the Road.
This is as il should be and speaks well
for our citizens. Such EbsraIity deserves
all the benefit of Railroads and will secure
the confidence OF the Company.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
Glai Tor Iu.liuRtnn- il dnre.

We learn from the Burlington Ga-etts
that the Michigan Central Company have
made application for a portion Of the low
lands opposite that city Tor the erection o.
tc2o:s, warehouses, machine shops, etc.
f5r the Burlington aud Missouri river Rail
ROAD, the Central Military Tract Road II
LIS. End the Lyons aud Missouri river Rail
road The city has given them lease TO,
uiner-nina years, at one dollar pes anuum.
The conditions Of Which are, that ,he gropnl
IS 10 be- raised and building. established
#isau t"o yo4rs aad the Burlington and
Missouri nTgf Railroad be commenced with
ia one yeur
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
Eclectic MEDICAL Joupx., ~,

ELEcTIc MEDICAL JouRSA1-r,
gust number Of this able medical "u'
received Among the matrculan,s ,s u
winters session We notice the na,
some half dozen females. The Jopr,.,
work that should be in the hands of N !,
Practice, or believe in the ns,em !,
Gates, and we feel quite sure the perus,l 80.
would be Of no disadvantage 70 the alla,.u
/ ic practitioner.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
II led by Ii hit ling.

The Rock I.llnd Republican Of yester,
day says:
During the thunder storm of Saturday
afternoon last, Mr.. j. V. Fletcher, Of this
place, was instantly killed by lightning.
Mr.. F. was barber, and was standing in
his shop, thinning camphene lamp al
the time. Directly over his head was a
stove pipe connecting with a chimney above
aad reaching through the ceiling near his
head, forming conductor for the lightning
A silver watch, which be carried in his
vest, near the heart, was stopped al the
precise tin e he was killed, nine minutes
past three. A portion Of the case and the
edge Of the crystal were mcltcd---yet no
part Of his body showed any trace Of the
lightning, save a slight burn on his left
shoulder and leg.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
Yellow Fever In 81. Loz;s.

We are informed by letter from ST. Louis
that three deaths have occurred il that city
from yellow fever, which has caused great
excitement in the place. The same letter
states that captains Of steamboats, are afraid
70 GO to New Orleans The latest accounts
from that CITY, geo deaths in the "a hours
were reported.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18

QUICK TlME.-Chicagois now only aboat
Sc hours from New York, by way Of the
Southern Railroad The T-i5uas Of that
city calculates, that the time will next year
be shortened 10 "a hours, when the road
through Canada il finished. II 50, il win
bring Davenport within 30 haurs q New
York.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18

The Banking House Of Cook, Sargent
aud Do%ney, II this cit !. u9w fairly open.
ed. They are prepared 10 but and sell, ~
change on all the principa! cities Of the L.
s.. bug and sell land Warrants, receive de-
posts &c.
Mr.. Dswncy is Lao1sa 10 be one Of the
clcvercst and most accommodating gentle
men that can b. met with anywhere
Heis assisted by L, X, Rugg Esq, for
merly Of Dubuque gentleman OF supe-
ror business talents, ADD acqairements---
Iosoa Req
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
Z d q Ca II n .

MRS. EMILY GERTRUDE n tt AuLiFF te,, .
vi apprisc tbs ciuzaBs Of plY IMPORT, and rs veIt.
that the solicitation Of hsr iends she has consented
TO make arrangements Tor iha reception Oh Class "
young ladies ii her prescott residence.
Her Cpatss OF instruct on NH conprsa English u
It, scy aral branches, ancient and Modem HoofN Az
Gent and Modern G geography. Mythology, botah,, Iaf
inS9phy, Composition Gni tbs IS: OF TIE u.ooss
French, Music atd Drawing, Wriung 90 the new ~
improved principle. Arithmetic AID Bo9k,AssPIt
II various xmas OF Fanny and Ornamental "9'ss
VIZ; E.nhroidsr, on Satin and Velvet, Gard wo1k = M
kuds Of 4 aphrr ditto. kuitrg ard Netting wax
foser, papef. Grape and Zephyr ditto.
is "A .dg "a that q thorough knowledge Of the aos
branches vail ba iapaItsd and possible ai,sLso4
paid % the scrita instruction, us, and polite o.
pa imsIt o. apils. L,
Daring III TINS of recreation the pupils VII ENJOY y.
ad, aataSss Of playground Gymnastics aha '''1'
heai.hial exercises. -,
Terms moderate, Invariably halfpayabs - ae'aaee'
Brady Stree. doors from ! bird.
August 10th, is53-5C-N
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18

RAILROAD SPEED.-Allowing reasoaa-
bic time Tor stops. the Cincinnati Railroad
Record is of opinion, that, SO soon as the
Road is completed to Chicago, assuming the
present speed as basis, the ears win make
the distance between those two cities IL
hours. We will then be enabled t. travel
hence + Cincinnati ia T. h@u&as ilele4iag
sloppinas.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
Far. Arms.rong

A Mr. Cummins. Of Prairie du Chem, we
understand. has been appointed, vice Mr.
Drnn, deed, 10 The sinecure OF taking
charge OF the old logs which once coustitu-
ted Fort Armstrong. Government had bet
ter sell the site to an cnterprising company
or use it for an Armory, or some other ma
,ional purpose.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18
TEACHERS CONVENTION

Invention of School Teachers viii b. bo,s
Seminary IN Rock Island, on Saturday tn Cd d,,.ss
tember next, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ for the purpo,e ),
aiderinr the propriety ofhold!rg Teacher.
In this vicinity the coming Fall; and, that bep,
aGirmaty2ly, 70 adopt such measure. AZ may be Az
hast in order to aecomplis, that eua s-
Teachers far and near Az earnestly soliel,ed,a.,
JAMES CHAPMAN
Aag It, lSs3 County Com ofcomnos s,b,4
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18

DR.. S. G. ARaoR, Of Cleveland and Pro
fessor in the Iowa College when located in
this place, has been awarded the prize OF
Sl26 by the Committee Of the Medical
Convention, which met recently at Dayton,
for the best medical essay.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1853-08-18

ILLINOIS CoLLEcr.-The principal build
ing Of this institution, located at Jackson
vile, Ills, it VIII be remembered, was de-
stroyed by fire last winter. \ new college
building on a t'truly magnificent plan" We
understand from the St. Louis papers, is TO
be erected on the site Of the old enc. Mr.
VIM. Rumbold, Of 81. Louis, We observe, Is
the architect Of the building.