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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
IMPORTANT FROM uExIoS
New Orleans, Feb.


The steamer Yacht from the Brazos, has
arrived at this port. She brings highly i'm.
portant intelligence from Matamoras, which
city has pronounced in favor of The revolu-
tionisls. On the 2Sth ult., the military and
citizens rose and battle ensued in which
the insurgents were successful. On the Isl
inst, Gen. Avalos resigned his command TO
Col. Basara, who will retain it until the ar
rival of Col. Cruz from Camarge, but in or
der to do so, he had TO retire 10 the Amer
lean side Of the Rio Grande.
The whole State OF Tamaulipss has now
declared in favor of the revolutionists.
A-letter from the city of Mexico, under
date of 18th January, says that the new
President Cavalos Immediately released a
large number who had been imprisoned by
Arista for political offences.
The Crescent City brings HaVaRa papers
to the ID inst. The fire at Cardenas lasted
three days, and was far more destructive
than was al first supposed.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE 10 hereby given that the undersigned has
~ obtained from the Rails County Court, letters OF
administration %th the will annexed, upon the estate
OF THOMAS Do0LEY, deceased, bearing date Feb
ruary17h, 1858.
All persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified TO exhibit them duly &C
eordng to law, within year from thu date OF said
letters, they may be precuded from coy benefit IL
said estate, and # not presented within three year.
from the date Of said letters, they will be ioreve
barred JOHN DOOLEY,
Tfebl1-S1 Admir- With the viii an'xd
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Improvement In AntagoniStlc Dentistry,

IN ~
DR. S. II. ANDERSON would respectfully
IL inform the citizens OF Hannibal and country
especially, that he is inserting teeth on an IN
proved plan, which, for its adaptation to The
functions of mastication, cannot be surpassed.
DIR. A. will guarantee to any peIsgn who wants
a set of teeth-let their jaws be ever 20 iIreg-
ular or badly deformed from the loss Gg them
and absOrption-that he viii make them set
that will sntagOnizs ~ shit together as regular
" and as perfectly tAs kTst tine they are put in
the mouth, wlthOga any griRdiJg Or altering, as
their natural teeth ever did. AaY person Nish-
ing evidence Of This, L they win can on DR.. A:
he will show them several entire upper and
lower sets right here in the eitY, and let thsm
Judge for themselves. Particular attention
giYsn TO the treatment Of all diseases Of the
AOuth, and the NAL position Of the teeth.
" All operations warranted, and charges reason
able.
N. B. Persons from the country wanting
work done, and being unaeqnaanled with the
true wer,Is and skin Of the Dentists 10 this city
wSRld 40 well to inquire here inthe city. where
they are both known. n
Once over BrittiRghAms Drug SsOre.
| aul9n1 E .
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Washington, Feb. 8.

The House went into committee on the bill 10
establish a territory TO be composed Of all that
portion in Oregon lying south Of 40 degrees
north latitude ndnorth Of Columbia river from
its mouth where 46 degrees north latitude eros
ses said river; thence with the 18th degree TO
the summit Of the Rocky Mountains. ...t
On motion Of Mr.. Stanly Me nams Of the
Territory was altered to that Of Washington
and the bill was ordered TO be printed.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Jefferson City, Feb. 4.
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
A bill incorporating a State Agricultu-
raj Society to meet annually at Boonvile,
and to appropriate one thousand dollars for
four years, TO be applied in purchasing pre-
NUNS, waSread twice and made specia! order
forFriday next, andten thousand copies ofre-
port of the committee ordered TO be print
ed. Wings, Benton men, and only ten An
ties voting for the printing.
A bill giving juries discretionary power
in cases of conviction Of murder in the
first degree. to imprisonment in the Peni-
Tertiary for life, if thought best. Read
twice and referred.
Mr.. Blair presented remonstrance OF
certain citizens against the proposed railroad
through the city.
Bill In reverence to the Penitentiary, pro-
vidng for Warden at a salary of $4,000;
Factor $500; Deputy Warden $500; Clerk,
$500; Chaplain 5000; Physician $500, to be
appointed by the Governor, read twice and
made special order for Wednesday.
Bill authorizing Davies county to apply
the road and canal fund OF said county 70
the Hannibal and st. Joseph Rail Road
Passed.
Mr.. PipkiG introduced bill to regulate
the currency and prevent the circulation Of
notes Of less denomination than five dollars
&c; referred.
JEFFERSON CRY, Feb. 5, 1853.
Morning Session.
Bill to exempt debts aud wages in absence OF other
property 10 amonht of SI50-Pdssed.
Il amends act of lSl7, concerning executions
Bill to allow corporations aud all other bOdie.
same powers in perpetuaing testimony allowed TO in
dviduals-Passed.
afternoon SesJiOA.
The following bills passed.
A bill to incorporate the Home Mutual Insurance
Company, making il perai offence for the State
Treasurer TO loan money OF the Safe, or in any way
appropriate the same 10 private purposes
! bill 10 CHARTER Westminster College at Fulton.
House
/ Mr. Smith iniroducel bill Incorporating Bremen
and 81. Louis Railroad Company Read twice and
referred TO s.. Lous Qeleg alton. .
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
HANNIBAL JOURNAL FEBRUARY II, 1853. IrIH

II DicEsTw resh :, the meanlns ~ The void "PEg
SIN, "O' of me tvo osesk words fss which l. derived
hs k the szsaeaa, ssd sPpsop.is iIs o. he Digestive
Fiud, o. ossire Jue prepared ~ D.. HOroHroS, Of
Philadelphia, from the fourth Of ne on for the
Of Indigestion ssd Dyspesa. Hstuss Fsmsdy for
unbsaihy stomach No equal ne sur.ve pow
readers good esae psssty with health See
he aEufe Of the Oh, In anothss pan of ths pspsr
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Newspaper BsyI.

The New Hampshire Patriot, the leading
democratic paper in Concord, says the printing
Office of that paper has been the graduating
school Of governor, senator in congress, sew
erAl representatives to congress, many editors
some ministers, and many other young men who
have filled, at various times. numerous re'Pon'
sjbls stations in the community.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Marble Emporium,

DAVID DEAN,
MANUFACTURER and dealer in Italian and
wi American Marble He has now on hand a good
assortment, and will furnish the shortest notice.,
Marble Mantel Pieces;
Fine Parlof and Chamber Crates;
Counter and Wash Stands
Garden Vases,
SatuAryJ
Tomb Stones;
And every other dsseripto ion Of MARBLE WORK
at low prices N Call :, hi. Marble Yard ePPssitl
the Brady House, Hannibal, MIG.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

NJ Applicants for bounty lands or pensions
are interested in knowing that the Commission
er of the Pension Office at Washington has pro-
mulgoted the following rule, which took effect
on the 18th ultmo, viz:
All papers necessary to be verified by oath
pust be sworn TO before, and certified and au-
thentiGated by proper public officers who have
no interest IN the result Of the case, and are not
prosecuting; and every such public officer must
set forth in his certificate that he is not SO in
terested or concerned. Papers prepared in Vi
olatiOn Of this rule will be rejected for that
cause.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
To the BeOple.

WOULD solicit the special alientOn Of all persons
who know themselves indebted 10 me, 10 the fact
that with the commebeetsenl OF thus year am Dk.
TERMiNED 10 close up all ofmy old accounts, either
by ASH OF NOTE and that an early call and prompt
action on the part Of every one Of my debtors viii
obliEe Your humble sspsn,
jsn20N tlf.L TrR. sKLhEA
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
PRAIRIE STATE, Nos. 1, Q. 8,

AhhAhAb "a n NUS. " ~
This stove has been thoroughly tested-from eight.
10 twenty thousand have been sold in the last three
years. II has equal for draf, durability, and meats
ness of finish and design. In baking, broiiing and
boiling II = superior to aay osIs. s's;:- -
easy TO understand using II, and II will do more bat
ss, ia :sss .:sc, I'D :;.h i=.s f,e aud trouble and
will do il better, is believed by those who are using
H. than any other siove. II is we'll known 10 all who
have used the Prime Pvemiun Stoves, msne BY
G. r. Fey, st. Louis, that the fire drawing through
under the oven 1t consumes large quantity or wool,
ard soon burns out making il very Improbable fos The
buyer In the Prairie State Stove all these objections
are done away. The plates are heavy, which makes
the stove durable. This stove is made Of the Gray
Scotch Pig Iron not of the Missouri Mouhtain Iron;
il is well known 10 all who are acquainted with iron,
that the NJ ssouri Mountain Iron Is not ct to make
Stoves Of is too hard and brittle That accohls
for the breaking of the stoves manufactured q
that iron; acknowledge that the Missouri Noun.
tain Iron makes excellent bar iron. The dues upon
which the Responsibility and reputation Of stove
depend, differ from any ever before used, and or
sneh q Construction and capacity as TO insure the
most perfect draft We are satisfied that the Prairie
State Stove will last twenty-five years, IL properly
psed. II is nearly double the weight Of any othfk
store OF its size in market PurehaseEs will bear III
mind that it is always cheapest in thd end to buy
heavy SioYe, more roh is purchased FOR the sane
amount Of money, than 10 light one This stove
has taken The FIRST premiums at all the fairs in the
State OF New York, and every other State where i
has been present This stove will take larger trim
mings, and has larger TO ITS size than ally
other stove IN the universe. This stove IS not mar
toyly Co sifueted the top, as stove Called the
IS The only place where the genuine Prairie State
teye is sold in Hannibal. / have also large IS
orimept Of stoves of the latest paterns from everv
important, foundry in the United States, which Iwih
sell at reduced prices; also large lot Of lin and
copper ware, all OF which i sell fifteen per cent
cheaper than thew be had in this ethyl for sals
| at the Hannibal Mammoth Stove Store, corner Mali
and Bird Streets, opposite the Wild Corner, Hannibal
1 Mo. fFt(NE ~
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Pork Packing.

In our notice last week, of the number OF hogs
killed in each year since 1874, there occurred a
typographical error. We stated there was $780,
672 hogs killed in 1856, which should have
been 7S6,772, The table below will be found
enrIect, giving ths total number of hogs packed
in the west since l644:
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
~ p'tspAssow-
.. FAsEEs.
PARKS 9 BILLsBARRow. J

PARKS O. BILLSBARRow,
CANBENTERS AND BuILpERS
CORNER Of Hill and Fourth Streets, Hannibal
~ Missouri.
The subscribers beg respectfully TO inform the in
habian's Of Hannibal and vicinity, that they are pre-
pared 10 enter into contracts to any amount for the
experimenting of the erection of the same, &c.
N. B. They are also prepared to supply plans anC
specifications of every description Buildings erected
on moderate terms. Properly taken in part payment
JOSEPH PnRKES,
WILLIAM BftLSBARR0W.
RetfTenees--T. McDannold,
J. Fry,
p. F. Magher, Architect.
feb353.y.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Missouri Legislature.
JEFFERSON Cry, Friday, Feb. a.
sESATE.

sES4FE:
An act to authorize the County Cour! Of Ma
rion county to borrow money-passed.
Mr.. Crow presented petitions from Mary
Jane Alexander and forty seven other ladies' of
bred and twenty -two other citizens, in favor Of
the Maine Liquor Law-laid on the table, on
motion of Nh. Crow, as the subject wa9 already
before the Senate in the form Of bill reported
bY Committee.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

A poor COW, little horse, on Indian pony
an indifferent OK, small mule or a cheap wag-
on, is hardly worth bringing, whereas good stock
Of The largest size and best quality, and good
wagons, will bring profit on arrival in Cali
fornia, of from one hundred TO three hundred
per cent. Some have an idea that an Indian
pony ssa good animal for the journey. It is a
mistake. A good American horse is far supe-
rior, and will stand more hardship.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
SlOOO

ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
ITO any persoI who viii furnish Us, within three
4 ysaTs Set Of nsilerns for Cooking Stove, snpe,
rOr TO the aiEe slate in its operation, durability,
neatness Of finish and design, will pay the above
named sum Of one thousand dollars.
This new add beautiful stove presents itself extenal
w. IN plain dress, accompanied with just and admi-
rabe proportions giving ii the appearance Of ehasie
and tastefulIy made piece OF furniture.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

Mr.. Crosby (whig) is elected Governor of
Maine. 1t appears that according to the Con.
stituton of the State, the House of Representa-;
tives dominates the candidates voted for by the
people, and the Senate elects. The Senate
elected Mr.. Crosby by vote of II to IA. This
is an unexpected wing triumph.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

ToBAoco.--The Tobacco market has been
very brisk for the last week. The purchases,
we suppose, amounted to million pounds, at
prices varying from So 90 TO So so per hun
dred Glasgow Times
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

This may certify, that !, the undersigned, having
been acquainted with Miss Martha M. Smith from her
childhood, do now recommend her a teacher, and
young lady possessing excellent character. She
has taught school net tsnfFom where live, aud be-
lleSe she has always given great saiafactiea. like
wise have been acquainted with the parents Of Mss
Smith upwards Of thirty yeas, family very much
respected BY all who are acquainted with them, and
know they areinot Roman Catholics. and nevei have
been, but are true Proiestants for have worshipei
in the same church with them for yesrs
JOSEPH SMELLING,
Minister In AZ E C.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

do hereby certify that Miss Harriet A Patrick his
been teacher in ibis Institution, and gave good salts
faction TO all, and do most eheertuy recommend her
10 public confidence, As young lady Of refined taste
excellent moral character, and well qualified 10 teach
and trust she will receive (what she truly merits
liberal patronage wherever she may be located.
ANNA p. SILL,
Principal Of Rockford Female Seminary.
Rockford, Nov. 23d, 1852
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
COmmisSiOn and Forwarding House.
JOSEPH MOCHrDcs. THAHen A'FAyt:
Mogridge q 1GeFaul,
(Late Twiehell & Mogridge,)
Corner Commercial and Pine Streets 81. Louis.
TONSIGNMEN and Commissions will meet with
~ prompt and personal attention, and liberal casa
advance, will be given on Consignments or Bills Of
Lading in hand
The forwarding and receiving Of merchandise and
produce will meetwh especial and dispatch; the
lowest rates OF freight will always be procured, and
the expense Of storage and drayase as much as posi-
bic avoided.
Orders for purchasing hIled at the shortest notice
snd lowest market prices.
REFEHEscEs;
ca tls,ls..' Blow Co.. St. Louis.
Choteau & Vale,
Dosn, King & Co.
F FsS., : F M:Is.' }S.w York.
Charles A. Meigs,
T. C. Fwishell Co New Orleans.
We have On open policy OF Insurance, which vii
cover all shipments 10 our address, when advised BY
letter per MAIL or when endorsed on bills oil ladlnl
be FORE or at the time OF shipment.
MOGRIDGE b MeFAUL.
81. Louis, Jan. %, 1858. feb3yy
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Ms,husn, December a,th, 1857. :" ~ Z -

LAwRENcE, Mes, n.e. 27ih, 1854
Having been acquainted with Mss Martha M
Smith, former resident Of this town but now Prin.
cipal Of the Hannibal Female Seminary, (near 81.
Louis,) esteem her lady Of virtue and intelligence
worthy Of the confidence Of the christian and snea.
tional community. II hoped she win End patrons in
the West among those who wish to educate their chill
dren, and among the tnends Of free institutions
JOHN G. RICHARDSON.
Pastor Of the Baptist Church, Lawrence, A1ass.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

We, the undersigned, from our acquaintance will
the Misses Smith and Patrick, feel fully justified 4
IseoIimendiRg them 10 the citizens Of Hannibal Al
Teachers highly qualified 10 instruct in the varicu
BRANCHES which they propose 10 teach The thor
ough discipline Of their minds, and their success.
as teachers, render them valuable instructors Of others
both as 10 The discipline Of the mind and the euva-
ton of the moral and social nature; and think the
youth Of any place highly favored who enjoy the
advantages OF their instruction and society.
r. M. PEARSON,
Pastor the Congregational Church, Byron, III.
J. NJ RUSSELL. NJ ID.
HENRY WHEELUCK, J. p.
s. p. KlMBALI., M. d:
Byron, III, nov. 5, 1874. :ss.,:::I
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Hartnihal remahi anminarX

The second term Of this insiuion will commence
Monday, January I7ih, in the bssfment Of the Bts,
Church. corner Of Fourth and Chuseh Streets
| MISS NJ NJ SMITH, Principal.
MISS H. A. PATRICK, Assistant Teacher.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17

RJtrepas: = - =
J. Gore, R. D. Honeyman,
Judge Cook, s. Mccoy, -
Russell Moss, BTiscoe,
Dr.. Norton, H. Westfall,
ID. Long, Dr. Rackliff,
A. Bird, ]. Harctts, Plank Road
Samuel Smith. N. London co6trseids.- ~
iF. l.. T Britiinghan, James QisTies,
G. Caplinger, ]. R ShOekiey,
A. DorsOn, Mrs Francis Brown,
DR.. NJ y Brown.
only give few TeieTeuees--I could give yoa
1--WE hgndred in this vicinity if il were peeessary.
4 be Prairie State Stove IS almost entirely dsed
Throughout Illinois and Iowa, warrant evffy stove
and will pay 10 any person who VIII pfodnce per-
feet Prairie State Stove that will not bake, cook,
work aud operate stated, one hundred dolarss-
Wholesale dealers viii do we'll to call me before
purchasing, as can furnish them stoves lower iian
they be purchased esewheFe, and far superior
article, the last yeag hastesteJ. All tiny stoves
manuiastn Of the Beg OF iron, aad wasfant
all sell. Another advantage IN purchasing ef us IS,
any plate burning out or breaking BY accident, can at
any lime ke replaced. can assure ny castomsEs
that my prices viii be uniform, and Ell orders will
be promptly attended 10. -
| We are also agents for the MdssovFipn Star Pre-
miap, Ohio Premium Stove, pitkbnIgh and Cinein-
natl, and the Old Style Premium, winch rs been in
use for tho las, Ten yeats. will attend 10 getting
sKba plates for all sioyes OF every pateins changing
no PROFIT, and nothing for my trouble. ala psfma,
henily located IN ihis city, and wiz sseomlhodaia
ahy OHs who will call on mo, Il possible.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-02-17
Tuesday, Feb. 8.

The Senate, on motion of Mr.. Young,
went into committee Of the whole on the
bill to lay off the State into Congressional
districts; in a short time the committee rose
and reported the bill offered by Mr.. Rich.
ardson few days ago. The report was
agreed to-ayes IL, noes 49, Pending the
discussion Of various amendments, the Sen.
ate adiourned.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-03-02
CONGRESS-MnHnAY.


SENATE.-The Senate were engaged in dis
cussing the civil and diplomatic bill until
about o clock, when they adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-The House
passed bills to authorize registers to be issued
to the barque May, of Baltimore, and the brig
Boundary, and to change The name of the
steamboat Roger Williams and the propeller
Ontario.
On motion of Mr.. Dockery, resolution was
next agreed to, calling on the President for the
correspondence of this government with that
of Spain, relative to the prisoners taken by the
latter in hostile attempts from the shores of the
United States upon the Island of Cuba.
The bill for the relief of Frances E. Baden
was next passed, and also the bill granting
presumption rights to settlers on The reserved
alternate sections of the public domain ira.
vsrsed By railroads.
The House then went into Comm. ittee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, Mr. Hall in
the chair; wherein the deficiency bill, as
amended by the Senate, was considered. AT
late hosr this bill was reported back to the
House, the amendments thereto being disposed
of.
Mr.. Venable reported from the Committee
on the Judiciary on the charges against John
c. Watrous, United States District Judge for
the District of Texas which said report was
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
The rules were again suspended, and the
House went into Committee Of the Whole on
the state of the. Union wherein the Senate's
amendments TO the army appropriation bill
were considered until late hour.
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VIRGINIA LEGIsLATURR.
TUEspAr, March /.

House Of Delegates.
The following bills, which had passed the
House, were returned from the Senate, with
amendments. to which the House agreed:
A bill providing for the construction of a
railroad from Gordonsville, on the Central
Railroad, to Fredericksburg;
A bill authorizing the construction of turn.
pike from the Valley Turnpike, in Rocking.
ham county, by way Of Port Republic, and
through Browns Gap to some point on the
Central Railroad, in the country of Albemarle,
on the two and three-fifths principle. Mr.. Ste.
WINS addressed the House in favor of this bill;I
A bill extending the time for the organization
OF company, and for the construction OF
turnpike road from Staunton to Parkersburg;
A bill allowing further time TO the LitiiS
kanawha Navigation Company to organize anu
TO construct their works-aud
/. A Senate bill appropriating 5000 to COM
plete the Richland and Kentucky Line dIh'
pixies.
The following House bills were passed:
A bill authorising an increase OF the caP.u
stock of the Mechanicsburg and "yine VI"
pike Company: .,:s,on
A bill TO extend the line of the shinns'oh
Turnpike Company, and TO provide TOT an III
crease of the capital stock OF the company
A bill appropriating $25, 600 to consumers
turnpike road from the Stanton anu aineie
burg road to Somervil' through bra1'oh
county, distance of 100 miles.
Amongst the bills reported to-day was one
incorporating the Trustees OF the Richmond
Female Institute.
A bill providing for the construction Of a
and Tennessee Railroad, TO the mouth OF
Greenbrier River, on the Virginia Central
Railroad, with capital stock of 5000, 900, on
the two and three-ffths principle, was under
consideration, when the House. at 3 o'clock,
adjourned.
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MARINE NE WIS.

NEW York, Feb. 26.-Arr schr Barnstable, Chase
Richmond
NEW York. Feb. 27-Arr schr Gold Hunter, Nc.
Intyre, Fredericksburg.
BALTIMORE, March 1.-Cld schr Progress, Har-
rngton, Norfolk and Petersburg.
PHILADELPHIA. FEB. 2s.-Cld schr Mary, Mer.
shon, Richmond.