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From the Scientific American
Pegxing Boots and Shoes by Machinery.

We have now before us pair of shoes which were
pegged by machine They are the first and only pair we
nave that not begged by son OF 81 Crspin
with hi. aw and hammer. The work is well done-as
good as any hand work we ever saw The machine
which accomplished this feat invented by Seth ID.
Trip patented on the i2h OF last April, and assigned
10 EdwarI l. Norfolk OF salem, Massachusetts the
sole proprietor We have learned that this machine will
peg No boot shoe in hall minute, or 30 pairs in
hour II the shoes could be put in and taken out in
the same time they pegged. II can be altered to
suit dHeren, sized shoe boot in two mnules and il
will peg any shape,
As ibe price OF boots and shoes has greatly advanced
within the past two months. aud owing 10 the vast mum.
Der OF pegged boots and shoes made in our country all
By hand the importance oil machine 10 accomplish the
sam. object ia apparent 10 every person. In a single
town in Massachusetts (Lynn) no less than l0,iS6 per
employed in the l53 shoe factories there The
yearly value of womens and chdrens boots, shoes, and
CATERS made there, is 300 This not all pegged
work, have the statistics OF the amount OF pexeed
boots and shoes, manufactured annually, twhen will the
census be prined-oh, how slow Uncle Sam is about
such ,bings but idea be formed by readers
from the foregoing statistics, OF the magnitude oil The feet
eioliing manufacture OF our country. AL attempts BY
osf counirymen TO establish The pegged boot trade In
Britain have signally failed, although great expense
incurred TO Try 10 establish il, have been informed
Uncle John and Cousin Sandy stll cling TO hob naus
Jackets and stitched work in preference to pegs and cheap
er brogan..
We have not the machine operate. nor do we
know bow much 1t will cost 10 make neither stn We
~ the relative economy between II and hand labor we
have only the drawings contained in the patent and
examined The pair OF shoes made by it, 10 which wee
fer II seldom happens that any new mschine invented
TO perform totally new operations, IL perfect, or anything
like u, but generally IL embraces principal feature
which. when secured by patent, prevents those who
may make future improvements, from using them with
ont the consent OF The original paentee We understand
that the patent rights for all the States except New York.
Pennsy wanna, and New England, yet for SALE but
cannot tell anything abou, the price Of rights Such in
formation doubt be obtained by letter addressed TO
Mr.. Norfolk the owner Of the patent
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The duties imposed by our tariff are comparatively
light That the temptations 10 smuggling have scarcely
warranted the Iisk consequent upon detection We have
therefore had lille 10 do with such aud adven
turous bands OF smugges have for years nie the
coasts OF England and France and set al defiance a
swarm OF coast guards and revenue cutters. But still in
genous trcks aud straisgems employed from time TO
Time TO eyade the customs BY running through articles OF
small bulk and great value. The Chinese perhaps
the most cunning smuggiers 10 The world Their dexter
ny in hoodwinknx the revenue officers proverbal in
every country with which they have had dealings They
do no like the bold and hardy smusgers oil England.
lace Tue storm on the most lempesuous night when the
cutters dare not venture out OF their safe Ravens They
seek not secluded spots. where towering cliffs and deep
caverns oner facilities for the operations OF the adyentu
refs In fact. there Is nothing romantic about them.
Their expediens are trick, and vile, and cunning de-
vice They retain in this country their passion for
OPIUM and those who have gained access 10 their nmos
haunts say they may be al times lslessly dreaming
away their lives under it's influence. This drug is very
costly and whenever an opportunity oilers they attempt
10 smuggle II into the city An instance occurred few
days ago which illustrates their system of tactics.
vessel had arrived from China with large number of
Ceeslials board. A revenue officer usual
placed on board 10 that cargo landed without
authority Among the passengers on board, one jolly
looking old fellow attracted attention by his extreme
poriness. tie had IN fact stomach OF almost Fasaff
proportions but. somehow other, he did not seem
easy. His movements were ungainly and constrained,
and The officer approached him, and began TO poke him
loosely about the paunch when, 10 his surprise, hol
low sound given back. He repeated his punches
this time for obectand found John to have a pro-
dgiousy hard and unyieding stomach. Here was dis
Cofcly- Cuetpm ulCcI OH tue scent VI Is
like cat in pursuit OF dainty mouse John
dvested OF his tunc and appurenances, when TO- he ap
Peaed to have TN stomach and further, that il could
be detached without seriously interfering with his dges
ton. post mOTfem examination held upon the tin
corporation, and, strange 10 found full OF
opium. Whether John insisted that he had eaten it, and
it's dsagreeng with his natural functions of digestion had
compelled him TO resort to artificial receptacle,
whether he acknowledged the corn" know not.
At any rate, his entire tin stomach, contents included.
was conhscaed as conraband, and will doubtless be
sold al auction OF these days for the benefit of Uncle
Sans Golfers
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tribute Of Respect to General Riley.

A, meeting OF the officers Of the second infantry,
stationed at Bsncia held the 18th of july 1853. up
on the OF learning the death OF General Riley,
the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas having inst learned through the public press
Of The death of Brryet Major General Bennet Riley
iowinv resolutions a. feeble expression of the spont-
and epressbe emotions deeply sil or the loss OF
mcritorous and distinguished soldier, so long in CON-
Inand Of identified with the regiment OF which We are
lnembsrs - -,
bonnet Riley, recognise signal bereavement to our
couny The services Of one in whom purity OF motive
direction OF ready pc pon and sound judgment int
te and enhance through lie most enviahe reputation
xerding youth aged manhood from obcuriy 10
the highest noiorety and distinction and which. based
upon vicstudss OF the most trying Incidents commencing
government OF this loushng State. leave Astounding
OF ncorTnplibe integrity, competency Ter oihcia
mirsaon IAN and | gratitude Of hi. counuymen
RssOvsd. That. as members OF tire second regiment 81
vice. ws recognise death Of General Riley the loss Of
beyed Chief cndeared TO Us through continued associa
qualities Of head and heart the sd virtues Of me soldier
sterling qualities OF the man, tie Pntcrnai regard for
panon.hp and household and The purity and simplicity
Of his ihe oss OF which s with profound
.ensibiliiy Of the misfortune made TO mourn
Resoped That tender the family Of the distinguish
cd deceased cordial iympathies ia tbs absorbing III
on through The me- OF rs G and de
uyncn VINO timely mourn the loss OF SO faithful friend
ard soldier and 50 esmabe czen
Rortd That these proceedings (.gned by the officers
tails pos DO forwarded to The widow of the decss.ed
and h;. they be Published il the San Faaei'co and New
Commercial Advertiser, and New 9rr.p, Delta.
Major I'd ' ssS II sp pxiT En-
B'eys, Ms js I'd Infantry
Captain "a Infan,y
ALT. sULLY,
Captain "a infantry
T MOORE
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To nae ,fite expression we have no doubt that An
drew johnson fssis 'perieclly a home" We have jast
received the cfcia vote Tor governor in bis own
.y--ths county OF Greene. To show the estimation in
which he is held by those who have known him longest
and best it arorts than ordinary pleasure 10
sprsad ihis vote before readers.
Eighteen years ago the voters OF Greene elevated him
from The tailor's bench 10 a sea, in the legislature Of
Tennessee Al every subsequent election they have
tanned him v lh an enthusiasm which marked their con
ddsnce in the man. Aided by their suafages. be was
enabled serve for period Of eight years IN the Con-
srsss Of the United States, Aided By their sudases ne
is probably exalted to the chief magsacy Of his Stale
Were we 10 follow the impulse OF our feelings we
should saw much more about Andrew johnson. Tie
deserves al that could be said 10 his c.mmehdahon'
But wa mus, moi lose sigh, Of the fact with which we
se out Bear ia mind that Greene is his home. and read
the annexed figures
susEaxAroRrAL RACE IN '5l--GaEESr COUNTY.
wr, Trousd ale (dem1 l63i
w. B Campbell (whg) LA
r ou.d.,ss N, i,rt,y. $40
Presidential RACE in 's2-eREEsE COUNTY.
FIankl Pierce l3O7
Winfield Sept $50
Plerc u majority ST.
suBEssAToRIAL RACE IN '5a--GREESE COUNTY.
IL, Andrew johnson 1918
Glstavus A. Henry DOE
Joho,oo,s msiori,y I,ol3.
To those who are familiar with the stubborn character
Of Tennessee whiggey the triumph OF Andrew johnson
will appear to be no ordinary victory All honor TO the
Tennessee democracy and their ndomabs and talented
standard. bearer.
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PuBuc MErTIse--Tbe mayor Of our city call. meet.
ing Of our citizens to-day at o'clock p. m 10 max. Al.
engagements tor contributing relief to the sufferers New
Orleans from The ravages Of the yellow fever. New
York and Baltimore have contributed llberally--ws
hope our crens will not fail to follow noble an
example.
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOT ON ELEVENTH STREET,
re.r M.yv.pa Avenue Friday,
re shall .~ premises, At 81 O'Clock hand
rs feet
h.,w..o Maryland running
io inches containing nearly feet has
hous
Term. third cash bslsrce in sit
svs notes for the deferred bearing
day
given and deed taken. Title ind,.putsbi-
GREEN h SCOTT,
Aug 1876 Anctonsers.
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Frou the National Democrat
Arrival OF the Steamship Illinois

The steamship Illinois. Lieut. II. ]. Hartstein. Usiied
States navy commanding lett Aspnwal on the evening
of the LIST instant, and arrived al Quarantine the
ing OF the 10Th.
IN crossing the Caribbean she encountered very
heavy weather, with strong head winds
She brings California mails of The 10Th july 81 1903, :
743 in treasure freight and two hundred and ninety
one passengers.
On her outward passage, July 23d, VIM. Gilmore, Of
New York, an employee OF the Panama Railroad Com.
pany, died OF detirium remens.
On her inward passage, August 5h, Joseph Roberts
aged twenty three, OF England and John Dyer, aged
lhry-seven OF New York, died I; the former Of bou,
remttant fever, and The latter of diarrhea.
We are indebted 10 the purser for late Kingston pa
pers.
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sales To-Day.
ny GREEN q SCOTT. Auc

ny GREEN q SCOTT. Auctionsers.
r Aw BOOKS, HORSES. CARRIAGES, FURNITURE, BACON,
Ac aucuonon Saturday, the 18th instant We sh. ssu in
" new unmarked and unmuIaicd,
Bouviers Law Dictionary, VOLS
United States Digest vols
American Chancery Digest, 3vols.
United States Statutes At Large, vols.
Americas leading Cases, z vols.
Taysrs Landlord aud Tenant vol. ...
Equity Craftsman, ! vol.
New York Digest, 4 vos
Matthews Pr~sumptive Evidence, ] vol
Conkiinxs TREATISE, 1 vol.
Williams Executors, q vols. e#.4
Hare Discovery VOL
Baimcnis, / vol.
Humphreys Precedenis, vos
Jaman Wills, vols
Chitty's Bac ksIone, 2 vols.
WiIAmss Executors, 2 vols.
Chtfy Bii vol.
Barber's Chnnccry Practice, vols.
Dunisp's Psey on Agency, 1 VOL
Roper on Legacies, Q vols.
Phillips on Evidence, and Hits Notes, vols.
books fine order and will be sold to
Che highest bidder
handsome black and COED
family carriage pounds with good II fur
Terms cash. GREEN + SCOTT,
Aug I'D Aucuossssss
VIII be added the sale
10 bedsteads
walnut baiusters
is walnut and maple newell post, scor-
Aur I'D Aucuonssp.
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Meeting Of the citizens of Washington invited At The
A GU chamber in the City Hail. Saturday afternoon The 18th
Instant hafpst6 O'Clock for the Of adopting measures
obtain contributions suffering inhabitants Of
New Orleans under the Affecting calamity which desosnr
their city JOHN w. MAURN. v
l3--lt Mayor,
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FROM JAMAICA.

By the Illinois we have our Jamaica correspondence,
and flies 10 the last OF July.
The home government was willing TO guaranty loan
Of E5oo 900 for the purpose of enabling the 10
pay off The presen, debit which bears interest six per
cent and is OF opinion that il will be able procure
this loan al three cent interest 1t will also guara
y loan OF ESQ 900 TO enable it 10 reduce the island
establishments by compromising the holders OF office
There is TO be no reduction of salaries but reduction
Of The number OF officers, and consequently OF parties
ceivng salaries.
The Jamaica Journal urges the free blacks OF the Uni.
led States 90 to Jamaica. where it represents they
would do well
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tusltef for the New Orleans Sunerers.-Cinte OF
New Orleans Of Louisiana OF the souhwest generally
Washington city. requested
afternoon at O'Clock, organize committee
Of relief tor the sufferers by the desoans cpl
demic.
Aug ~
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DIED,

In Georgetown, the evening of lh, JULIA c.. wife
Mr. Jaxks A. SIMPSON.
Her funeral will take place this Saturday evening,
O'Clock from the residence OF her late husband Market
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6.AThe funeral discourse of Jaeob Gideon
be preached tomorrow tsabbst) afternoon O'Clock, in
Fourth Presbyterian Church, 9th Rev. John c. smith,
Aug 10
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by j. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
DXTENsIvE SALE GOOD SECONDHAND PURNl-
IL TURE.-On Saturday morning. August 18Th, O'Clock
Of shall sell large Of fsrpi
turc, e
Mahogany sofas paror chairs rockers
ext tension
Mahogany hair and chairs f.seff
Walnut wadfobes, dressing bureaus
Marbie-iop wasbslsnds, double toilet sets
nd ca tables, book shelves
Walnut and cherry angie bedsteads
Mahogany maple double bedsteads
Best cnried hair and husk mattresses
Beds, boisterr, pillows, md comforts
Curtains copice, and window shades
Bronze candciabrss, clock walters, liable cutlery
China dinner aud tea sets
Brussels, three PITY, and ingram carpets
olclob, stoves kitchen utensils, bath tubs, &c.
Terms cash. JAS 4. Mc9UikE,
Aug I'D Auchosse<
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Pleasure Eseur.ion 20 Ola Point, Norfolk and sand
Shoei Inlet
THE oceoa will Washington, upon
to the above Saturday the 2h August At O'Clock
and arrive Norfolk early morning. when she viii leave
Passengers w find this delightful Trip aGordng
opportunity Of visiting Norfolk Old Point,
up the Inlet where they will have twenty four
surf bathing fishing SHOOTING, SC the Inlet abounds
variety nj the delicate hsh and rand birds
Returning osceoia will leave for Norfolk Monday afternoon
Passage and fare for the round trip, s.
Aug i3-drVh JAMES MITCHELL.
CARDs-Tbe ladies gentlemen Aieran
N dra GEORGETOWN and Washington, public
Unexpectedly invited the extensive
extensive Of furniture which will take
O'Clock, Monday, The furniture
OF fine quality, and will be worthy
the public. The viii dining
extensive assortment Of china cockcy gs. and plated
Aug 1871 Auctoncers-
s-The viii he opened Saturday twelve o,cIock
Persons wishing examine the furniture
o'clock p m. q. d q.
FREDERICK ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION
FREDERICK CRY, MAINLAND.
l. day In September.
Board aud tuition language az d-ed)
stationery, washing, mendins bed, bedding doctors
Music this harp, guitar additional charge
Also lessons In the Latin German Italian and Spanish languages
Drawing and painting likewise charges Entrance s.
Boatdes charges semi annually in advance Day
scholars quarterly.
Pupils any during year. and the charge ~
inA,ion admitted.
Aug i3-scp.
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Items OF Nows and Miscellany.

NEw fosK CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NEW ORLEANS The
committee appointed by The meesg al the Aston House
10 make collections Tor the Howard Association OF New
Orleans announce that they have received contributions
amounting to the handsome sum of 1856
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ny J. G. MCGUIRE, Aucesones,

ny !. g. mcGUIRE. A-cssonssr.
novERNMENT SALE LOT IN THE FIRST wAnD.--O~
Friday afternoon Angust feh O'Clock, P~eses,
se by order Of The Conmi,sionev Public Dvdrs Mo-
No 81 fronting 40 n
2lrt and yd streets SD running back 10 feet inches Tssms
cash.
J. G. MCGUIRE
Aug I'D Asedonsss,
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IrOR aALE-Horse. Buggy. and Harness. ha hesse
fine for style action he surpaspd The
M
9-eod2wf.
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We publish below letter from Mr.. Case member Of
the assembly from the first district, who acted on the
committee appointed 10 prepare the democratic legislative
address The letter is triumphant defence OF The
miltee, and complete ieiulaon OF the false statements
Of the Argus, respecting the history and character Of the
addresA:
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Al meeting OF the officers OF the second infantry,
stationed at Benca. held the 18th OF july 1853. up
on the occasion OF learning the death OF General Riley
The following preamble and resolutions adopted
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SAsp~rcu IsLsSps--A son OF John Young, who
landed in The islands years ago and formed con-
oeAon with high cbefiess occupies the post OF Minis
ter Of the Interior n C. Wys, Sco,chman acts ~
Minister Of Foreign Relatons-a gentleman Of enlarged
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
CINCINNATI, Dec. 27.


The Whitewater and Miami canals
may be repaired in thirty days, and the
Cincinnati and Dayton railroad in three
6sys. il no further damage is done by TO-
days rains.
The I.,,ile Miami railroad is in opera
ton and bu, little damaged.
The river is rising rapidly, and the
water is now up TO the buildings at the
foot Of Main street. Ii has ralned all
day. and no signe az ceasing.
The heavy rains. in connection with
the cutting off of supplies Of produce by
the difficulties on the canals and rail-
railroads, have caused general suspen-
sion Of business TO day in flour, prosis
iene. and hogs. Common brands of -four
are held al 81 so. The advance is caus-
ed by the damages to the canals aud rail-
rosds-dcalers anticipating scarcity for
city consumption before tie resumption
Of operations.
Provisions are at a stand: no sales
Hogs Offering al So s0d$6 90. with no
sales; the wet weather preventing oper-
atoms. .......
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
WARRANTED
Burlington Centre Draft Piow.
RAJ e. PARKINSON,

tORNER of Main and Valley streets.
~ Burlington, are now manufacturing the
above named Plow, suitable for one horse
up to prairie braking purposes. which they
offer to the public at as chap rates as a
similar article can be purchased elsewhere,
which they warrant as self scourer, AMI as
good as any in use. Their location at this
city will enable them conveniently to make
good any guaranty or warrant they may
make to their customers. They have open
ed an extensive establishment, with view
to permanency, and hope to receive lib
eral patronage. Persons DESTROYS of a
good article are respectfully requested to
give them call, and examine the Flows
which they now offer to the farmers Of To-
wa and Illinois. Mr.. Parkinson has been
engaged i" the manufacture of Flows for
20 years past, and flalters himself that he is
capable OF understanding what good arti-
Gle is, and what would BE- economical and
satisfactory to persons using the sans.
WARDEN & LEIGHTON,
.fgents for Oiiuma0a, /o,ca.
Nov. LIST, Oft
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
CINCINNATI. Dec. 90


VIM. Fuller and VIM. j. Hessam who
were arrested on charge of numbering or
being accessory 10 the murder of IL.
Lewis who lately and mys.eriously dis
appeared. were examined and acquitted
to-day. .-...
River rising a, The rate Of three inches
an hour; and IL inches below the great
food Of ~.
Weather cold; heavy damages along
the river above and below; a large amount
Of inca, submerged at Madison.
Market-Flour S4.4OaS4,5O; market
unchanged.
Bulk meat dull-no sales.
Shoulders offered al 81.
Sides &c.
Lard lOc Cor barrel, IL for keg.
600 barrels Of Mess pork sold at sl7.
Whiskey 20.
Provisions dropping.
Whole number Of hogs arrived up to
this date $4,000 agains. $4,000 OF
same date last year.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
Notice..

4 LII persons Indebted to Warden &
"A LEIGHTON are requested to call AMI
tle.and pay their accounts aud notes due
us,for money we must and will have. This
is the first time we have called upon our
customers, and we should not do it now
only that we are compelled to collect our
debts. or suspend our business (drownin5
men you know catch at straws,) and we
wish it distinctly understood by every one
interested that we are not to be put off by
promises or excuses hereafter; but that we
will indiscrminately sue every one, that
does not come up and pay us by the lst day
of January next; however reluctantly We
NAV be to have such a course forced upon
US. WARDEN * LEIGHTON,
Ottumwa, December, 9Th l553.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
ry- Theirs tho rre,, f. Minister

II Theirs. the grea. Eek Minister.
seven years before the revolution of 1912,
in France, was,a poor printer bov at the
office OF the Constitutional. He after
wards supplied the editors chair, led on
the popular mind to revolt, and finally
contrived TO set T.onis Philippe on the
throne OF Charles X. He is one of the
best writer's his country has produced.
and his grea, work. the History Of the
Fiench Revolution. ri tten while he
was engaged in the daily discharge Of
multifarious duties which would have
utterly appalled, most other minds.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
THE FRnIrs OF 4 Hale CEsrrr

The FRUITs OF 4 HALF CENTURY
Fifty Yeas ago steamboats, were un-
known-now there are 1900 a1oat on
The American waters alone In 1900
:here was not a single railroad IN the
world--now there are $4,000 miles in
the United States, and about 25,00O'i in
America and England. Half century
ago il took some weeks to convey news
from Washington to New Oaleans--now
not as many seconds as il then did weeks.
Fifty years ago the most rapid printing
press was worked by hand power--now
steam prints 10000 papers an hour on
a single press. Now is great fellow,
bu, vii ne much greater half century
hence.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-01-06
ESTRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN UP by James L. T
Sale on the LIST day of N>ASS
December A. ID. 1852, on his yN "
premises in Columbia Township, Wapello
county, Iowa, Two Estray Fillies: both
light sorrels: one two years old and the
other one year old past. The two year
old has star in the forehead aud snip on
the nose, with diamond mark just below
the snip: the yearling past has a sml al star
in the forehead with a small white spot on
the nose. No other marks or brands per :
ceptible. Appraised by Washington OIL
ney and William Barman, tue two year
old at thirty and one year old at twenty
dollars. JOSEPH HAYNE, Clerk
Dec. 10th, 1882. County Court