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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

THE BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD WEST
The Madison Gndiana) Banner publishes notice
of this road and says:
awe have always regarded this road as o wonderful
improvement and that the difficulties and delays at
tendant upon the opening Of long route have
off, the line offers the greatest attraction and must do
tremendous business. The social and mercantile
nexions of Baltimore and Madison and through the in
terror Of Indiana are, by of this great line of
munication, rapidly extending We pleased to learn
that very general intention exists among heavy ship
pers patronise the road Of its safety and
speed and its directness from the West aordng as IL
does besides the market of Baltimore valuable facilities
for shipping to all other Eastern points"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The American Association for the Advancement Of
Science will hold its next annual meeting at Cleveland
Ohio, on the 2Sth Of July This is the meeting which
was postponed last summer in consequence Of apprehen
sions the cholera The association has had no public
gathering since the meeting at Albany in 1851 and the
results of the Investigations of the scientific men Of the
country during the period which has since elapsed will
add peculiar interest and value to the present session.
The attendance is expected to be very full particularly
from the West and Southwest the Association having
only once before west Of the Alleghanies
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The New York Aldermen have got into fresh trouble.
They lately gave to Messrs Russ and Reid contract for
paving the whole extent Of the Bovery with the Russ paw
ing Of cost Of six hundred and fifty thousand dollars
when other offered to do the work for three hun
bred and fifty thousand dollars equally as we'll The su-
preme Court on the same principle established in the
railroad cases. granted On injunction the Council re-
straning them from completing the contract and the
Mayor notified Of the fact In the face Of this the
Aldermen Immediately directed the completion Of the
contract and have thus incurred again the penalty of i'm
prisonment for contempt Of court
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

In cutting away part Of the hill on which the
Court House in Cambridge Maryland is being erected
some curious depostes Of bones have been found which,
from their position and general appearance supposed
to have belonged the Choptsnk Indians apowerul and
tribe formerly in possession Of this country and
from whom the Choptsnk river INDIAN for blue water
takes its name The bones found larger than the
binary men, and put together would form twen-
" or thirty entire frames. One skeleton discovered
entire and in sitting posture, having at the head
Of moderate dimensions, cut in the shape Of
pestle Many Of the skulls broken and injured II
BY violence and in particular had round hole in the
top of the forehead, apparently made by bullet
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

THE AMAZON RrvER-An interesting item of
late intelligence from Peru, contained in the Pana-
ma Herald Of the 9th instant, is the following:
The President Of Peru has issued most important
decree relative to the navigation of the Amazon and Of
fering the greatest encouragement to as ex
empton from export and import duties grants Of land
and freedom from taxation for twenty years. the free
grant OF seeds, implements for cuvatng the land, &C.
The exploration Of the branches Of the Amazon in Peru
VIII be made by Government steamers, provided expressly
for the service,
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

ACCIDENT AND Loss OF LrFE-The Toronto Colonist Of
Friday states that the 10th instant Mr.. GEORGE
MuSRoE and his family consisting of his wife, two chill
dren and hired man. accompanied by his brother and
sister, proceeding from Sutton Georgna to Beaver
ton, Lake Smcoe, in open boat Of those
sudden squalls not unknown upon these waters struck
the boat The craft filed and went down instantly. Mrs
NJ and two children, James Munroe and the hired man.
we're drowned. The bodies have been recovered Miss
Munroe escaped upon table, and the Munroes made
great exerons to the lives Of their friends George
escaped but James fell sacrifice to his gallant conduct
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

Capt JOHN BoGART who through his long life has been
identified with the history of the city of Albany, died
Sunday afternoon his residence in that city, in the 92d
year Of his age. As long ago the Revolution, he
sloop captain the river and subsequently engaged to
large extent in the shipping business between Albany and
New York He had held several important and honora
bic posts and honored alike for his public services
the unsullied integrity of his character and especially
by those who knew him best for the virtues Of his private
life
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

Hon. LINN BoYD, late Speaker of the House of
Representatives, has withdrawn from the Congress
sional canvass in the first district Of Kentucky,
in consequence of several Democratic candidates
being in the field. H. G. BURNETT, who was also
a candidate in the same district, has likewise de-
clined and both have pledged themselves to take no
part in calling Convention to make nomination,
thus leaving their party friends to pursue whatever
course they may deem best.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

Extensive FnE.-A great cOnAagraton occurred at
the village of Rockland Maine early Sunday morning
The fire commenced in barn, and thence spread until it
had destroyed twenyhree stores eight dwelling houses
(ncludng the only hotel in the place. three law Offices,
two dentists and two physicians Offices, BARRIERS
shops, two livery stables and seven other buildings.
The loss $3.50 OOO
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The cable Of the Submarine Telegraph from Lon
don by way Of Ipswich, across the German ocean to
0stend, seventy miles in length, has been successfully
laid down This line belongs to the company the
telegraph by way Of Dover and Calais This cable
tains six independent wires. Besides afordng new
line Of communication with the continent relieves the
operations of the line from the delay and annoyance Of the
rise Of the French authorities.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

THE TEA CULTURE IN South CARoLIsA.-The Greenyills
Patriot says that since the death Of Mr. Junius Smith,
who made perseverng efforts for the introduction of the
culture of in South Carolina, his plantation "is
on the road ruin" 1t is to be regretted that the
pertinent should not have been persevered in until its
practicability had been efectually tested.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

ENGLISH CHAscxRr.--At a recent dinner given TO the
Judges by Lord Mayor Of London Vice Chancellor wooD
having expressed the opinion that hereafter there would DO
complain Of the delays Of the Court Of Chan
Gerry, Mr. CHARLES DICKENS in reply toast begged to
the Chanssry would future be what IL had been
in the past laugh He had reason to hope that suit
which had been going for years past and In which
he was interested might by the learned judges intervention,
be brought.to satisfactory termination. IA laugh
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The general election in the State of Virginia
takes place to-day, when three Commissioners of
the Board of Public Works, thirteen Representa-
tives in Congress, one-haf Of the Senators in the
next State Legislature, and an entirely new House
of Delegates are to be elected. In some Of the dis
tricts the Wings display commendable activity,
but the general feeling appears to be that of indif
ference, produced no doubt by the shameful manner
in which the State has been gerrymandered to serve
the party purposes of the Democrats. -Four of the
Congressional districts are without Wing candi-
date for Congress, as will be seen by the following
list of the candidates in the field
Districts Wings. Democrats.
1....... No candidate. Thos. II. Bayly.
2......... No candidate. John s. Millson.
VIM. D. Roberts, jr. (Ind J
3. Clayton G. Coleman. John S. Caskie.
4......Wyatt Cardwell. W. o. Goode.
...John T. Wootton Thos. s. Bocock.
Thos. H. Averett, (Ind.)
6Alex Moseley. Pauus Powell
7........ Edgar Snowden. William Smith.
"A. r. Boteer. G. J. Faulkner.
9.........Tyre Maupin John Letcher.
1O...A s. Vance. q Kidwell.
u.....A NJ. Sterrett. ]. F. Snodgrass.
c. S. Lewis, lind
II .......No candidate. H. A. Edmondson.
13.......N No candidate. F. McMullen.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

ARRIVAL or ARMY OrFIcERs.-Gen. PsRsHER r. SMITH
has reached New Orleans from Washington D, c. lie is
on his way to Texas to take command Of the troops Of
that division Of the army. Gen. HARSxY arrived at New
Orleans from Indianola, Texas.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The great combined railway, carriage and foot suspen-
sion bridge constructing at Niagara Falls is being
pushed forward with energy and is expected be ready
for the trains by the first Of May next II will be Of
the most remarkable works in the world
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

The Jury having in charge the case of DR.. GARpr.
xrR have yet agreed upon verdict and rumor Is
aaoat upon what authority know not that there no
prospect Of their agreeing.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

suit is about to be commenced by the Michigan
Southern and Indiana Northern Railroad against the
Illinois Central Railroad restrain the Illinois Central
from running their the track Of the Southern
road. Ie.Ht.t#.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

We learn that the PRESIDENT has promoted
Commander HORACE B. SAWYER, of the Navy, to
the rank of Captain.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

TIE LEGISLATURE or Nrw YoRK met in extra session
Tuesday the time to which the regular session was adj
journed The Canal Question the Railroad Law, and
other important subjects will come up for action.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28

Joseph X. Groves has been tried at Clinton IN. c. on
charge Of Kidnapping found guilty, and sentenced tc
be hung on the first Friday Of July. An appeal, how
ever has been taken to the Supreme Court Of the State
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

The New York Commercial Advertiser complies
from official reports the following items relative to
the trade of the Sandwich Islands
The report Of the Minister Of Finance shows that the
receipts into the Treasury for nine months $3.50
of which from foreign imports derived sos $685. from
internal commerce. S22 065 taxes S3Sl H. Amount of
1924 282 leaving balance in the
sury the 1st Of January 1853 Of So 1856 The esti
mated receipts for 1858 1882 66 against $3.50 500
expenditures.
following result:
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-28
A NEW SLAVE TRADE IN AFRICA.

New YORK, MAY 90, 1853.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04
M ca L, & G.
DOCTOR BEACHs PREPARATIONS


A certanyt iectual and prompt remedy for
Diarrtea, Dysentery, Cholera, Cholera
Morbus. and other diseases Of The stomach
and bowels. it has been used by great num-
bers OF persons with the highest satisfaction,
and physicians themselves nave pronounced
il one Of the most valuable remedies known
as it positively cures the Diseases for winch
il s recommended. ~ Sold BY al inc
principal Druggists in the United States
REAcH's BREAST LINAMENr = An excel
lent remedy for any disease d the Lungs or
Breast, such as Pain in the Breast, Splitting
of Blood, Night Sweats. Cough, Oppression
in Breathing or any difficulte about the
Chest. etc. This remedy, without doubt,
produces more permanent benefit in Disease
of the Lungs than any remedy that can be
used. 10 persons that are any way pledis-
posed to Lung Disease, either by the form
alton of the chests or hereditary, can prev
ent entirely al attack OF the disease, and al
WAYS enjoys good health by using freely OF
this IinafneIt according to directions.
BEAcp's FEagusirous ToEJc.--A GER
tain remedy for Chils and Fever, never
known to fail, and also prevent return OF
the disease.
BrAcr's RHEUMATIC CoMrouND.--Never
fails 10 give relief in less than twenty-iolr
hours.
BrhcRs SromAcHtvE BIrrEns.-Ihis IS
an excellent article that has been long sought
for, viz, prophylactic or preventive 81
Chills and Fever. and all Autumnal Fevers
To persons living, or having business, even
for short period, in low, marshy DISTRICTS
the Btters are Invaluable for, persons using
them will never be troubled with Chills and
Fever at the same time they correct the
secretions, give tone to the stomach, im-
prove digestion, restores the appetite cures
dyspepsia and Jaundice, and gives health
and vigor to tn. general system.
nvFor the above remedies we publish
no certificates OF extraordinary cures per-
formed by them. We will say this much,
they are all that they are represented TO be.
They are remedies that we have used IN
our practice for years with tie most satIs-
factory results. The great demand for these
remedies alone has induced US TO put them
up in manner that they can be reached by
address. ny- Prepared and sold by r. D..
BEACH, NJ. D., Chimist and Apo
thecary, cor. of Charter and Gus
tomhouse street, New Orleans.
U-WM. B0GEL, Agent Tor Baton Rouge,
La, Lafayette street. lanl2-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04
FANCY DRY GOODS. i
New Silk & Fancy Goods.
w. ID. PHIL LIPS,
coner Of Lafayette and Church Streets

conor Of Lafayette and Church Streets
topposite Harvey House) fs..
HAS now in's.ofe and will be receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadel-
phia full stock of Silk and Fancy Goods,
which have all been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence Of
the increasing demands of his trade, his
stock will, this season embrace larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before !;
he would beg leave to call particular atten-
ton to his stock of ladies' DRESS GOODS,
which for novelty and elegance of design
cannot be surpassed by any other house in
this city. CONSISTING IN PART or:
Rich brocade and glact silks OF the new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks and Saline de chimes; Prin-
ted and embroidered csshmeres, and de lsi
hes in robes; Rich printed casbrnsre 'ocos-
Sc and satin reps; White and colored en-
broidered crepes for party dresses; Rsse
silks. French and Scotch plaids French
and English prints; white goods Of all des-
criptions together with a general assort-
nent of goods adapted TO fine trade. all OF
which will be offered at the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire to conduct
my business upon the principal Of doing, as
| would be done by, hope to continue TO
merit the confidence which has been so Ii
berally bestowed upon me.
iani5 o-y. w. D. PHILLIPS.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04
''' GfdG i']R 4. tIR i;j;. 4 { Co., ts,.'''

Gehexa1 AgsntA Haton Rouge.
We VII astsnd ytoutsly 10 tie collection
Of all claims entrutedi 10 d. either against
the State, Or indivldda3 residing In the par
ishes Of East, Or West Baton Rouge.
The liberal pdtrona6e We have met with,
AZ General Agents: has not only enabled as
to increase our facilities for the transaction
Of business, but also to GRkArLY RxpucK
our former rates Of CoMMtssfox. W
Our charges for collecting claims against
the State, willDow BE- a. follows:
8 On sums under 500 Q per cent. G a
do SEQ and not over $3.50, ii-o pr. ct.
do $3.50 and not over $500, ga per ct.
do $500 and not over $1,000 i-2 per ct.
do $1,000 do. do. $1,000, Ia do.
do $500 do do $4,000, is do.a
RArEs OF ExcaAnsE ON New ORLEANs
On sums from $40, to $3.50, q pr. ct.
do. do. do $3.50, to $500, Ia do.
do. do. do. $500, to $4,000, Is do,
n7- Information given Gratis. Address
letters post paid, to GEoReL A. PIKE Eco.
may Sy. General Agents,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04
CgTY EMPORIUM.
Of Staple ana Fancy Dry Goods.
w. ID. HILL S,

CoREER OF LAFAYETTE AND cWRcH SIS
Y,HERE Is NO AUCTION GOODS IN
L my establishment Nor do propose
TO ''sell ior cost aud "Iess than cost" Ny
goods are well selected and contain all the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser IN The New
York and Philadelphia markets. have
no article that has been forced into market
under the hammer an occount oil change IN
fashion. or damage The public may feel
satisfied that what they purchase of me Is
new and fashionable. do not profess TO
be in competition with the vendors Of
sCheap Goods.D do however pretend to
sell as cheap as any retail House Of stand
ing in the Union. If youdo not think -
cali and see. jan 15ly
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04
A NEW FIRM
AND NEW "a JEwELRY
HARVEY HOUSE ROW

yI,HEoDORE GOLDMAN, Watchma-
u ker and eweller--respectfull informs
his old frenas and the public in general
that he has permanently located himself
here, and calls their attention to the supe-
rior advantages be possesses for repairing
Watches, Clocks, Music Boxes aed Jewelry.
he also keeps constantly on hand, a fine as
sortmenr of JElVELRY, consisting in part
of fine gold and silver watches, gold vest
fob and guardc hainssgold pens with gold OF
silver heders, gold, silver and german spec
tacles, gold lockets, hngerings, earrings, la
dies and gentlemen breastpins, shirt-stads
and sleeve buttons, heart slides, ladies' belt
slides, necklaces, bracelets clasps, gold and
silver thimbies watches, earrings, &c. Also
a splendid assortment Of clccks, lamps, cut
Iery and fancy articles, and rsny others
too numerous to mention, all OF which he
offers Cor sale cheap for cash, OF the sign Of
the BrG WATCH.
N b. All work done at this establish
urent is warrantedto perform well Watch
es and clocks warranted for twelve months
TFnMs--one price and CASH. ljuly 6-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04

II8 Oh IeDce, WeiV OTled2sS, La.
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 10 order, in a superior man
nsi 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. July ls-y.
,CHOE BACKING 4 BRUSHES--2o
- dozen shoe backing a dozen shoe
buabes. ST. BLANCHARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04

CHOICE WINES K LIQU0RS--l0O
gallons Of best quality French Brandy; l25
gallons of Old Pavilion so gallons Sazarac
Brandy; 10 Casks Common do 80 boxes
wines assorted; 10 barrels fine Old Rectif-
ed Whiskey; 60 gallons Jamaca Rum; 90
gallons Holland Gin. Also, agreat variety
Of fine liquors and cordals for sale by
July 26-ly S. F. BLANCHARD.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1853-08-04
=
VISIONS.
Oar Present Stock.


For the information Of Families and others,
give below summary Of such articles of
GER0Ss< PRODUCE, &C.,
GxkMlESD as now have on hand,
~Brown Sugar, Fair to Choice, Crushed,
Coverings Philadelphia. pulverised
do do Double Loaf
do do, Small Loaf,
St. James Refinery, Coffee,
Choice Rio and old .iava,
RICE, Louisiana and
Carolina TEA's.
Imperial, Cum
powder, Young
Hyson, Black
&c, &c.
PICKLES, quarts and half Gallons SPICES,
Ginger, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mus
tard and Pepper; FISH, Sardines, Her
ring, Goldfish, MacEerel in barrels,
quarters and Kits OIL, Olive X
Lamp Oil; WINES. Champaign
and Claret, Champaign Cider,
in bottles; MAcAHoNi ard
Vermicelli; ALmoN os,
Raisins, Tomato and
Pepper Cats up;
Goshen & Western
Butter; Western
reserve Cheese:
BEEF TONGUES, Sugar Crac kers, Butter,
BIscuir, Soda Biscuit, Pilot bread,
BUCKWHEAT,
Onions, Potatoes. Lady Peas, Crowders,
Soap Candles, Starch. Salt, Flour, st. Louis
and Ohio; Lard, Shoulders, Clear sides, su-
gar cured Hams; Vinegar, Saleratus. Soda,
Wrapping Paper, Brooms, Tobacco, Well
Buckets, Water Buckets Cotton and French
Irvine, Baskets, Wash Boards, Sleeves,
Clothes and Plow Lines, Cigars, Fire
Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder, Shot,
Caps, Bar Lead, Nails; Whiskey, barrels and
halves, common, extra Old Rye and Monon-
gahala, New York Brandy and Gin, Com
mon and Fine, Cement, Platter Paris, Sand,
PlasteIers Hair, Hay, Corn, Oats, Bran, DC.
The greater portion Of the above articles
can be purchased at retail and near all by
the package or quantity. My facilities for
buying are of the best and for the CASH, !
am in market with any man or any house
my store will always be found open until
O'Clock atnisht
nov 19-Y. JOSHUA bEAL
Church street, opposite Harvey House
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-09-28
SALE OF STATE TAX LANDS.
AUDITOR GENERAL's OFFICE, [
lansing. Mich. July lst. 1853. (


NOTICE is hereby given, that certain
In lands situated In the County Of Otta-
wa. bid off 10 the State for taxes Of 1850,
and previous years, and described in state
ments which will be forwarded to the Of
flee of the Treasurer of said County some
time next month, will be sold at public auc-
tion by said Treasurer, at tile County Seat,
on the first Monday of October next at the
time and place designated for the ordina-
ry Tax sales, If not previously disposed of
at this office according to law.
Said Statements contain a full descrip-
tion of each parcel of said lands. and may
be seen on application at the office of the
County Treasurer. ~
Lands struck off to the State for Taxes
of 1850, or other years, at the Tax sales
in October last, will be offered subject
to the right Of redemption prescribed
by law. as well rs to the right of purchase
of the State bids at this Office prior to the
sale. JOHN SwEG LES, auditor General.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1853-09-28
ANNUAL TAX SALES.
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,

~ Lansing, Mich, July lst, 1888.
COmuch ofeach ofthe following describ-
- ed tracts or parcels Of land situated in
the County of Ottawa, delinquent for
unpaid taxes for the years mentioned
below, as will be sufficient to pay the tax
-es, interest and charges thereon, will be
sold by the Treasurer of said County, on
the first Monday of October next, at such
public and convenient place as he shall Sc
lect, in Grand Haven. the County Seat of
said County, according to the statute in
such case made and provided.
JOHN SwEGLEs, auditor General