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Nashville union. [volume] ([Nashville, Tenn.]) 1851-1853, 1853-02-15
nwARE AND CUTLERY. FALL STOCK FOR 1852.


VNIE undersigned now in receipt OF The their entire u
l stock of HARDWARE and CUTLERY Tor the *
Fall Trade and in calling the attention OF the mer-
chants of Tennessee Kentucky and North Alabama to their
stock now in store hey feel confident that 1t will be found
10 compare avoraby both quantity and assortment
with that of any other House in the country
Experience has already demonstrated TO the satlsacoh
of large majority of dealers IN this section OF the country
that the article of Hardware at aS the Nashville mar
ke preferable to those OF New ork ana fhadepa LOT
the simple reason that this description of goods will not
bear the heavy expenses of transportation which must nee
essariy when brought through by canals ana rail-
roads The undersigned also enabled to place then Gus
toners on an equal footing with those purchasing IN any 9TH
er market from fact that their European goods beng all
imported direct from the manufacturers by way CT New o
leans without touching New York. thus enabling mem 10 Oh
for their goods at q small advance on importation cost
Merchants Backsmiths, Carpenters 3c visltng Nasn-
vile are invited call and examine their stock before pur
chasing
charge for Hardware and payment of debts at the high
est market prices FALL CUNNINGHAM.
sept11 Colege sFee' 4'"'u'i'e' ~
NHE following comprises portion OF our large STOCK OF
Hardware unsurpassed in variety by any house IN the
Collins, Ayes Stirrup Irons;
Warranted Axes of otherBridle Btts
brands: Augers and Chises
lnv;ls and Vices. PLANES of all kinds;
Relloyvs and Screy Plates; Hand Saws, Draw Knives
Hand and Sledge Hamnars; Hatchets and Hand Axes;
TaLla an5 Pocket Cutlery: Mill and Cross-cut Saws;
Razors Shears Scissors Single and double barreled
Currv-Combs. Shot Guns
Padlocks. Rifles, complete;
Files and Rasps; Chains OF all kinds;
Siffars and Coffee Mills; Cotton Cards;
Together with many other articles TO men
ton FALL, & CUNNINGHAM,
sep11 Oollege slreeI, ~ Naslvlls.
DODCERS, PEN KNIvES.-9O dozen "Josep
IL Rodgers Sons" celebrated Pen Knives, of various
patterns and prices expressly tor city trade Just received
and offered by oct27 FALL & CUNNINGHAM.
CLARET.-5O boxes in store and for sale by
u novls BEN. NJ. NOEL BRO.
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CARDS, &C.

Dealers in Cotton and Tobacco Receiving and For
warding Merchants, Steamboat Agents, &C.,
aprll BROADWAY, NASHVILLE.
MAD. sTRATToS. O. P. SMITH, 4 W. JOHNSON.
STRATToN, SMITH & Co.,
Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants
Corner Of Broad and Kagket Streets,
NASHVILLE TENN
TTAVING disposed of interest in the Grocery depa
ment of our business to Mr.. MADISON STRATToS the
same will from this date be conducted under the syle Of
STRATT0N SMITH Co at our old stand on the corner
of Market and Broad streets.
Our stock now ample will be kept by large accessc ms
every few days which invite the attention and
lcit call from merchants in the country as well city
dealers being determined TO sell low any house the
's spr J. III 1882. !slH'' '1'- @ ~ JOHNSON SMITH
AND. J. DUNCAN,
LATE OF SHEPHERD DUNCAN Co.,
Auction and Commission Merchants,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
VNTHOLESALE Dry Goods Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps,
w Umbrellas, and for the sale of Merchandise generally
either atprivate or public SALE
Will have Regular Monthly Sales at Auction and solicit
cosgnments of Dry Goods Pittsburg and Cincinnati man.
uacture will give undivided attention to all business
trusted 10 my
Instructions strictly complied WITH business promptly
executed. jan5-f] AND. j. DUNCAN
RAMAGE & CHURCH
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Boots Shoes, Hats,
Caps Trunks valises and Carpet Bags,
COLLEGE STREET, NASHVILLE, Tenn.
IS. WILLIAMS, AGENT OF JOHN WILLIAMS,
81 GRAyIER STREET, New ORLEANS
HAS taken an office on College street. on the second
floor, above the Merchants Insurance and Trust Com
pany and prepared to make cash advances all Cotton,
Tobacco &c. consigned to said House. furnish supplies
to Planters others who wish to ship to New Orleans.
seD2-6m
A. HAMILTON
Cotton and Tobacco Dealer Forwarding and Commission
Merchant,
oct8 NASHVILLE, TENN.
K. j. NORRIS rHos. E. srRArroN.
MORRIS & sTRATT0N,
(SUcCEssoRs TO LAN1ER, MoRRIs Co..
Commission and Forwarding Merchants and Wholesale
Grocers,
Corner of Market and Clark Streets, AashriAe.
WE have in store large stock of Groceries, Ii
w quors Wines, etc, which will be sold at the lowest
market prices for cash or barter. Lsepl7
GEO. W. sEAY Tuos c. RATES. 5.
sEAY, BATES CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
SOUTH ATLANTIC WHARF, CLs4RLES10I, s. C.
aug29-rwtf
w. III. HUMPHREYS & THOMAS BARRY,
JAVE associated themselves together In the practice ol
the Law Office on the Public Square, opposite the
Planters Bank, Nashville, Tenn. lfeb24
a CARD.
II HAVE this day associated with me in the Saddng Bu
siness my son. A. c. MARCH The business, IN future
Will be conducted in the name of j. d. March Son. All
persons indebted to me- by note account will please come
up and make payment j. u. MAhCh.
r- Thankful for the liberal share of patronage hereto
fore continuance of the is respectfully solicited
jan2 j. ID. MAhCh a ooN.
OLIVER p MRoBERTs. ALEX E. hkEE
MROBERTS MKEE,
Wholesale GrOcers and Commission
MERCHA HANTS.
MARKET ST, 4 Doors from BROAD ST,
NASHVILLE, TENN.
April 1o5o-1y .
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rNsnpANcE ON NEGROES.

TTOUSE Servants, Farm Hands, Steamboat tmernen,
Cab;n Rows &C. at customary rates of Premium
Policies issued and losses promptly adjusted at the Nashville
Agency. Joof-r "a u ~ 80, X E1Seu2 NJ e.
Ena Insurance Company OF Harttord-ohce n. W. Cor
ner Public Square opposite Planters Bank.
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WM. B. LLOYD.


n UlLEs UouNTf. Tenn Dec % ls5l
DR bLRSoE Il feel that should fall short or nv ,tv
10 you and 10 hose who afflicted were not TO further
recommend your Alternative Compound Ii has entirely r
he'ed me- SO that have not had cause to take ANYTHING in
Two months can eat anything want with IMMUNITY and
DeneYe my heai IS as good as is advanced AGE
Should ever suffer from dyspepsia again Shall he sr t
call on you. am very respectfully your friend
ELIZABETH j. HARDWOOD
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WI HARRIS co.
Commission Merch
MAC0N Ga,
Receive on consignment and sell all kinds ofPRoDucs
dec30-6m
r INsEED OIL AND WHITE LEAD.-lo 6bh
4 Linseed Oh 300 kegs Fahnesocks WhIe Lead. JUS
deco j. H. ZIMERMAN.
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LIQUORS AND TOBACCO
800 bbls Aurora Whisky
do Wlshire's do;
so do Old Monongahela Whisky
so do Double Distilled do
100 do American Brandy;
80 do do Gin;
40 do Sweet Malaga Wine;
q do Old Port Wine;
% do New England Rum
So Pipes Old Brandy and best brands
2 do Holland Gin;
so bbls Walkers Ale;
20 boxes Gus Jones, Tobacco;
10 do Young Birdwells Tobacco;
90 do Allisons do
25 do Fennels do
90 do Peter NJ. Boerz Mol do
10 do Z. Fernix's do
10 do Il. Daily's do
25 do P. NJ Boerz gold leaf do
In store and for sale by
jams BEN. NJ NOEL 4 BRO.
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Standing and Byron Collars Underwear, Merino Shaked
Silk, Cashmere, VgOnia Cotton and Canton Flannel Is,
ladies and gentlemen Gents Cloth Caters Gloves hin
Silk Buck. Cashmere Cloth, Chamois, Wash Norma
Cuff Gloves and Ladies and Gentlemen's GauneS, Linen
and Silk Handkerchief Stocks Ties Waerfords Albert
De JOnvies plain, Emb'd and selfadusting, Crayats-
Sears Black and White Satin Ties Shoulder Braces SuS-
penders Silk Wooen and Cotton Night Caps Oil silk Bath
ing Caps for Ladies and Gentlemen. Monsy Riding aud
Strengthening Belts Robe de Chambre, Umbrellas, Walk
ing Canes Riding Whips, Trunks Sole Leather, VaiseS,
Carpet Bags Satches Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, TO
let's Opera Glasses Porte Monies Fans, Writing Desks
Cigar Cases. Flasks Travelling Companions, Razois and
Razor Strops Combs Brushes, Good years Gum Goods
Perfumery.-Tolet Bottles, Pocket Cutlery SC, and
large assortment of other articles usually kept by Fur
nishing Stores.
lSs We have made arrangements with our friends at the
North to forward us Goods received by uem,
therefore shall have goods here in lesshan ten dayS
from the New York Custom House.
MYERS x McGILLS.
Furnishing Store College street. door South Of the
Square, Nashville. loctll
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MYERS a McGuT.

DEALERS IN EVERY DESCRIPTION OF
Ladies and Gentlemens Furnishing and Fancy Goods.
IN college street, one door South of the !Sy,aGyS
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sMITHLAND, PADUCAH AND NASHVILLE WE'D
NESDAY AND SATURDAY PACKET
TIME and splendid passenger steamer II nHA7s~
i Odd Fellow, CAPT 10. C. LEAkE, AsSGa5FVfif5ss'
will leave Nashville on her first trip, on Sat -
urday the 27h instant 10 A. NJ, and will continue IA
the above trade leaving Nashville Wednesdays and Sat
urays at 10 A. NJ and leaving Paducah Thursdays and
Mondays at 4 r. NJ.
The ODD FELLOW has been purchased by Capt. Leake
for the above trade Her accommodations for passengers
are not surpassed by any packet Cumberland river
ask for her share of public patronage. -
. noyz7-6m A. HAMILTON, Agent.
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FRESH ARRIVALS.
1000 Cans Oysters; 400 Kegs do,
100 hhds Prime Sugar new crop;
200 bags Prime Rio Coffee, do,
% do Java do
% do Laguyra do
80 bbls Loaf Crushed and Powdered Sugar
200 bbls and half bbs MolaSses;
$50 do ST. Louis Mills Flour;
30 do Cincinnati do;
900 kegs Nails assorted brands
500 boxes Glassware, assorted;
$50 boxes Tobacco assorted brands;
$500 Imported Cigars do;
$4,000 Melee do
$50 Boxes, halves and quarter boxes Raisins;
25 Drums Figs - boxes S Almonds;
10 TerceS Rice; CeroOns Indigo
90 boxes Copperas; 30 bags Pepper
2 Casks Dutch Madder;
100 dozen Painted Buckets;
800 reams Wrapping Paper;
900 bbis Kanawha Salt;
40 do and half bbs Crackers;
90 Kegs Shot and Lead;
Just received and for sale by
jams BEN. NJ. NOEL & BRO
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THE Franklin Insurance Co., OF Louisville
Nv continues TO take risks on Hulls and Cargoes OF
ON Western waters Cargoes of Ships by Sea
Also insure buildings stocks of goods or Furniture IN
buildings in City or Country. JAS TRABUE. President
w R7pnTR Sec'y april 29-6m.
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I1INE SHOT GUNS.-The untlersigned are

TNINE SHOT GUNS.-The undersigned are thls DAY
Il opening fine and well selected stock of Shot Guns,
Of every description comprising Single and Double Barrel
Bird Guns Heavy Deer Guns, &c.
These guns all made special ORDER and we have
no hesitation in recommending them TO customers and
others wishing, to purchase. -
octa7 FALL & CUNNINGHAM.
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PATENT CH0PPING MILL,
For Chopping Corn or other Grain,

For Chopping Corn or other Grain,
An article actjch egeiy Farmer should hdTe
TT will grind with two horse power from four 10
five bushels hour-eher fine for bread or coarse for
stock-and simple in its construction that any boy
twelve years old keep il in order and run IT. It's adap
ted to either-Steam, Water or Horse Power.
Having sold the entire right of manufacturing and selling
the above Mill in Tennessee to Messrs j. r. Cowan and a.
c. Howard of Nashville persons wishing to purchase can
find them at j. NJ Seaburys, on College street. where hey
will be happy to take orders BoSS ADAMS.
aug2S.
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JOHN RICHARDSON.
Darhar mud Hair Dresser.

Cedar Street aader the PerandGA,
TTAS furnished his shop aud fitted it up in elegant style.
He has in his employ number of the best BARRIERS IN
the city, and those who patronse him of easy
as well as clean shave and of getting their hair trimmed
neatly and fashionab HeinyiteS the public to continue s
fayors. [oct3
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THOMAS p. WILLIAMS Report of Fashions
ians T. j. H0UGH. Agent.
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DRUSHES ES.-White WASH Dusing Crumb, Cloth,
ID Black, Pope's Head Horse, Tanners Printers, Var
ns Blue Paint &c. of assorted sizes Just received by
deco j. NJ ZIMERMAN.
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ILANNELS.--A Nice Stock of Pink, BLU ana White
II Unshrinkng Fiannels Helch GagE and olha cheap
er Flannels, which we selling
jams STE A
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FOR BURKsVILLE AND WAITsBoR0'.

FOR huntsville AND WAITSBoR0.
nEGULAR EIGHT DAY PACKET (f4D@7I~ d
II, The light draugt fast running pasSen- "A tS
ger Packet REPUBLIC, NJ. g. McCALLIsTER,
Master will make regular eight day trips in the above trade
during the shippers and passengers may rely upon
punctalitv of this boaI for freight passage Apply on
board or to JAMES CLAIBORNE Agn't
doco1 RwAGPS Front ST.
CINCINNATI LOUISVILLE and NASHVILLE PACKET.
TIME unsurpassed fast running passenger 11fr"- u
steamer ENVOY, THos RoDGERs, Mas ,xk-trne
ter has taken the place of the steamer ssSssExzsska
Matte WAYNE and will make regular trips IN the above
trade during the season.
Leaving Cincinnati every other Wednesday al o'clock
NJ Nashville every other Tuesday, at ociock, 7. NJ
The above boat entirely and for speed and accom-
modaton is unsurpassed will be thankful for all orders
and respectfully solicit for her share of public patronage
JAMES CLAIBORNE
lana En- Agent Front 81
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ErNA INSURANCE COMPANY oF HARTFORD CT

gTNA INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD, CT
C10rtered in lSl9-Cdpital $4,000: all paid m.A$sets
infested IN January last s4o9,00o
G T. JOONIS Sec'v THO. K. BRACE Pres
NHE undersigned has been appointed Agent Of this Com
| nanv-one of the Oldest and most able in the United
States having nearly quite half million of Dollars safely
invested at this for the safety of is
prepaed to issue Policies favorable terms as any other
responsible Office on Dwellings, Stores Manufacturing Es
tabshraens and all other kinds of Budngs ON Household
Furniture and Merchandise in general either in the city or
country against Loss or Damage by Fire Aso against the
modes of conveyance. JoSEFh NASH agent
Office n W. Corner Public Square, opp Planters Bank
OaVe
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UNION HALL

A LISONIA SHEETINGS-20 bales Al Alsonis
N Brn She ngs in store and for sale blythe bale only
oets w. H. GORDON Il co.
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NM ~ H - H
w may be
found at all times
a large assort-
ment of Winches-
ter's, Davis 4
June's, Il Myers
Patent Shoulder
Seam Shirts, of
Linen, Muslin ,
with Linen Bo-
SONS, G ingham,
( French Chintz.
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JAMES CLAIBORNE

JAMES CLAIBORNE
General Steamboat and Freight Agent,
office on Front Street, near tie Wharf, AaStraNs
REFERENCES.
johnson Smith McCrea Terrass, Jas. A. McAllister
H. T. Yeatman Sam. Seay, A. Hamilton, johnson ca,
yer A. H. Davis, and merchants generally novlOd&twl
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TENNEssEE MARINE AND FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY-CAPTTAL $50, 900.
OFFICE on the North side of the Public Square midway
l J between the Nashville Inn and the Planters Bank
They will make insurance Houses and Goods OF every de-
scrpon against fire. Steamboats, and Cargo against fire
AMI the risk of the river the Cargo of Keel Boats and
other river crafts and vessels and other cargoe on
the nsual terms JOHN NJ. HILL President.
JOSEPH VAUIx, Secretary.
DJREcToRs. Alex Allison John N. Hill, F. B. Fogg G.
NJ Foog w r. Elliston, JnO NJ Bass Joseph Woods Sam
mel Seay Matthew Watson, j. j. White, Jacob McGavock
ian1
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DELPIT'S SNUFF.-A. DELPITS Rose and Mao
oct. sS Ae EWIN, BROWN co.
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NO. 253.
CURREY & MARTIN;
CHEMICAL HALL,
NEW AND FRRSH ARRIVALS, BY
CURREY 81 MARTIN.

CURREY s. MARTIN.
CHEKISTS ND DIR UG GISPS,
No So, UNION STREET, NASHVILLE,
4 y Gross ROwney's English Oil Colors, for
IL Artists in metallic tubes These COlors pre-
pared by Rowney d Co, London.
5000 Lbs. Pure White Lead-Raw and burnt
Umber Ultramarne Blue, Lnseed OH Spirits of Tarpen
tine, dc, &c.
1 Gross DIR. g. o. Richardson's Sherry Wine
Btters-a pleasant Tone-recommeRded in many of the
diseases caused by deran Of the organs of Digestion
I-2 Gross Bogies, Hyperion Fluid, and BARRY's
TRICoPHERoUs MEDCATRD Co1oUND both unriyaled for
their efficacy in restoring preserving and adOrnng the
Hair.
6 Gross Preston & Merrill's FIayoring Extract
OF Vanilla Orange Lemon, Almond and Rose-warranted
pure and fresh.
I-2 Gross Preston & Merrill's Yeast Powders
Unsurpassed for their convenience for culinary purposes
Bale New Hops-Growth 1852,
Also 'e.o asd Handsome assortment Of FANCY AR
IiCLsi9, which which with our already large stock of
MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS
GARDEN AND
FLOWER SEEDS,
PAINTS, OILS,
GLASSWARE, &c,
Render stock in trade complete For sale low for
cash, or on liberal terms to punctual dealers
jan u CURRY MARTIN.
TUSr RECEIvED.-SOoK Kegs Nails;
e 20 casks London Porter, quarts and pints;
10 boxes jenkins fine Teas, put up in metallic pound
80 boxes NJ r Raisins, fresh;
20 do Champagne superior article;
Is TASKS fine Otard Dupuy Brandies vintage of ls40
3 hafcasks Port Wine superior article
200 barrels Cincinnati Flour
50 do st Louis dO
500 do Pixies Magnolia Whisky;
100 do Deave 4 Naysal's do;
With many other articles tedious mention which
will sell cheap fer cash,
Is WEAKLY L RUTHERFORD.
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CUPERIOR Articles FOR THE TOILET.

INTINDOW GLASS.-WndOw Glass of all sizes and
w Of superior quality received and for sale low by
noV1O j. NJ ZTMERMAN.
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MAGNOLIA COTTON.-We are agents for the
INI sale of fthe celebrated MAGNOLIA COTTON SEED,
article which several years expcrienc with some OF o
best planters has proven be better ada 70 Middle Ten
than any that evergrown Call on q they wn
all be gone. JOHNSON 1sallIH,
jan29 Broe dway
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CMOKING TOBACCO

- 300 Rolls-very old and rich;
100 doz. Cut, in papers;
80 do. Scafarlatti Turkish;
Just received and for sale low by
april30
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y Just receivedby [dec2ol }. NJ. ZIAlERMAN.
MINIATURE IVORIES.-Artists' Canvass Art
v lists Brushes Artists Colors in Tubes, embracing
cry Shade Just received by
deco j. NJ ZIMERMAN.
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ZEN. NJ NOEL & BRO,
Grocery and Commission, Receiving and
Forwarding Merchants,
And Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Liquors,
COLLEGE STREET
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CHEMISTS Il IND DR UG GISPS,
No. 50, UNION STREET, NASHVILLE, TENN.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-06-23
MINERAL PAINT.
BridgeWater Paint Company.

UAAU6OWAtOA ia UAHs OUAuEUDys
HAVE been appointed Agent for the county
of Attakapas, for the sale of the above Paint.
1t can be had of me in any quantities, either dry
or in oil, at Patersonville; of William P Allen,
Franklin or of John Devalcourt. New Iberia.
C.B. G.. WHELDEN.
Pattersonville, Sept. 10, 1852.
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256 miles. From all three of these
points railroads are being constructed
to connect with the South Atlantic
and Western States, Vicksburg being
the most direct.
| hope and trust that there are now
present persons who may live 10 see
this stupendous work completed. If
they live to see half such changes as I
have seen in my short life, they may
well hope to do so. When first des-
cended the Mississippi, fifty two years
ago, land although then young / have
vivid recollection of the surveyl there
was not white inhabitant on its banks.
from above the mouth of the Ohio TO
Vicksburg. then called the Walnut
Hill, except at New Madrid and little
Prairie, a short distance below The
site of this beautiful city was then oc-
cupied by savages, and this whole val
ley contained but few thousand souls,
the whole productions were carried TO
market in few f1at-boats, and the re-
turn freight in few keel-boats. Well
do recollect the first steamboat that
iouuCo at 4NCW OIlOduS. CuC "dS CdllCu
the New Orleans and was commanded
by Captain John DeHart. She was
built at Pittsburg. under the direction
of Fulton in 1871, and landed at New
Orleans in the Spring of 1912, ] think
in May. happened to be on the levee,
and was passenger on its first depart
ure. Now look at the change brought
about mainly by steam power, Now
the borders Of this mighty river is dot
ted with villages, towns, and cities
Now you have thousands of floating
palaces gliding over its bosom, as if it
were by magic, and its commerce was
carefully estimated three years ago to
amount to 1920, 900 900 yearly. New
Orleans, the outlet, is the second port
in the Union for its exports of domestic
productions to foreign countries, and
the fourth in point of imports Of foreign
goods.
All this change has taken place with
in my memory, and has been achieved
by American enterprise and American
industry. Who would not be proud to
be one of them.
THANK the Convention for their kind
attention to my desultory remarks.
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Certificate of Ms Managers and Agents of

Certificate Of ths Managers and Agents of
Louisiana Dry Dock Company.
Having had the Louisiana Dry Dock painted
with the Bridgewater Paint, and its merits
thoroughly tested, we fully concur in opinion
with Capt. Thomasson. of the Magnolia, and
Capt. Brown Of the Porpoise. We cbeerfully
recommend said paint as superior article.
HUGHES, VALLETT & THOMAS, L. ID. D.
]. P. WHITNEY IL Co, agents.
New Orleans, Feb. a. 1852. -
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Ceftyicate Of Capt. IVtAzIaan BTOicn, Of he
IorcbOat PorpOfse
have used the Bridgewater Paint, for which
Messrs. G. C. Robert q Co, are agents, on the
hurricane deck of the towboat ''Porpose. -
The paint has been on about three months, and
sparks and cinders constantly falling upon it has
had no effect whatever. In about four weeks it
became perfect slate, and | am satisfied of its
possessing all the qualities necessary to insure it
certain protection against the effects of sparks
and cinders. confidently recommend the
Bridgewater paint for the purpose set forth in
the Agents circular. VIM. BRowN.
New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1852.
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WRlGHT, WILLIAMS & Co.
PAYNE & HARRISON.
WATT & DEsAULLEs.
GEo. nj. PINcKAKp &c Co.
HILL, MCLEAN & Co.
WARD & JONAS.
BUCHANAN, CARkoLE & Col
NJ. GREENWOOD & Go.
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Unaerwriters' Certificate.

New Iberia, Attakapas, March is, 1852.
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The undersigned underwriters, having conf.
dence in the Brdgewater Paint, for the covering
of single roofs and frame buildings, viii at all
times give those fire risks preference where
the Bridgewater paint is used.
L. MATTHEWS, Ag't Sun Mutual ms Co.
THos. A. ADAMS, Pres. Crescent Mut'l"
EDw. OGDEN, Agent General Mutual :.
A. BROTHER, Pres. Home Mutt ms. "
JOHN PEMBERToN, Pres. Merchant 50
J. M. BAPREYRE, Pres. N. o. Ins. 90
CHAs. BkIGGs. Ag't l. pool & London 81
SAM'L F. ASHTON, Agst Del. Mutual |"