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The Nevada journal., 1853-12-30
The BUSINESS of the white Hall Stables

Will be continued by the Undersigned who has stable
room for OVER ONE HUNDRED HORSES, GOOD
CORRAL and WAGON YARD, and plenty Of HAY and
BARLEY Travellers and Wagoners will find this the
test place In their animals. Aso Grizzly
Beer can be seen at the place. Oct 9th, 1888.
S7.3m JAMES HOEL.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-30
p Wanted to Rent;

IA AouEe In Nevada, respectable Saloon on
N~s Boarding house, furnished and in good business
locality Direct TO the NEVADA JOURNAL ONCE YT5f
Nevada. Dec 9-33-3ws - y, t ,,
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-30

rTNOBACCOx 2 4-.f.. s.s..ss..5l
i 20 cases Laurel Leaf" Tobacco:
20 cases "Nectar' do
20 cases Gilliams "Wine Sap" Tobacco;
80 boxes Nutmeg Oronoco I"
25 half boxes Gilliam's Wine Sap a" -
For sale by ALONZO WHEELER,
81 and sc Davis St, San Francisco.
The Nevada journal., 1853-12-30

Al0TTr.E The partnership heretofore existing be
~ tween VIM J. CONNOR & d. B. WENTWORTH
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent WM CeNsoR
authorised settle all accounts due 10 said r anu W
pay all debts due by said company. -
Nevada Dec l4th, 1S53.34-1m D. B. WENTWORTH.
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LOST.

ccrHhcate Of DepOsite drawn by Adams G.
20 Nesaas, NO 1888 dated Nov % 1883, for eleven
All persons are hereby cautioned against the
same, payment having been stopped.
ALSo note for $3.50 written IN French, and one of S96
IN German The above were In atlack pocket book lost
on Monday s3t.35 CHRISTIAN EARNKST
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29

s. "A moderate price will be presented as
question for consideration. By this means,
il is believed, thu benefits of the Library
can be largely extended, and its annual
revenue increased, So that all desirable new
issues OF works of a proper character can
be procured. As these questions-~the Sc
lection Of proper room and other matters
will all come before the meeting, it is
hoped the stock holders who wish TO pre-.
serve their shares and continue their con-
nection with the institution, will be prompt
in attendance.
In connection with this important sub
ject, the committee is endeavOring to pro-
cure some lectures on interesting literary
subjects, which will call the attention OF
the citizens generally to the advantages Of
a Public Library. Due notice will be given
of them in course, with rs little delay as
possible. z. &. DRAPER,
o. CLEMENS,
II. MEREDITH.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
ST. LOUIS STOVE STORE.
Stove Dealer, Sheet-Iron Worker, Copper.
i smith, and Timer,
C. W. BRYAN,

Stove Dealer, Sheet-Iron Worker, Copper
smith, and Timer,
MaiH Street, Two Doors North Of BRADY Houss'
HANNIBAL, NO,
Sells at Wholesale Prices, STOVES AND TIN.
WARE. invite particular attention to the PRIZE
PREMIUM COOK STOVE, which has given univer-
sal satisfaction 10 all who have used it, warrant all
my Stoves for twelve months, and il any Of the plates
break during that time, furnish new ones free Of
charge.
As design remaining permanently in this place
the public are safe in taking guarantee for the good
performance Of the stoves Kept by me.
All my stoves are manufactured OF MISSOURI
MOUNTAIN IRON, and for goodness Of metal and
beauty Of casting, they excel any stoves made in the
Western country.
~ The man who moulds Holow-ware for @. ;.
Fily is considered the best workman in the United
States. aHd this accounts for our hOllow-Wa ami
Stove Vessels being much smoother and better than
any others you will find in market, whether made Eas
or West.
I have constantly on hand, supply Of TTNwARE,
to which particularly invite the attention OF the
country trade the quality Of my ware and the pr-
ees shall be such TO induce them TO call Agsia
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
AIAA Reward.

DROKE JAIL at New London, last night, The 18th
ID inst, TWO MEN, one by the name Of David
Morgan as or so years Of age, about feet, or 10
inches high, heavv made, bad on grey blanket over
coat pantaloous Of same color, slso PAIR Of black
pants low crowned, black hat, fair complexion, hair
quite thin the top Of the head, heavy whiskers.
The other, Geo. Clark alias White, about feet 10
or II inches high has black sPeek the white Of
one ofhis eyes. They had with them double bar.
relied shot gun and single barelled shot gun. will
pay the above reward Tor the apprehension and deiv-
cry Of the above namel persons At New London,
Rails county, Mo. SAMUEL SMITH,
March 18th, IS53-dtf Sheriff Of Rails county
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
NOTICE no CONTRACTORS.

HANNIBAL AND ST. JOSEPH RAILROAD.
CEALED PROPOSALS VIII be received at the othee
- OF The undersigned ia the city OF Hannibal, Mlsson-
n, until the Twentieth dav Of April, Tor the gIaduS-
lion, masonry, and bridging Of twenty-five nIles OF
Said road, extending West iron HsRhisal, PROPOSE
tions will also be received At our once m he cry OF
:, JoSrph Missouri antil the ieath day OF May, Tor
The EradaliiOa masonry and bridging Of twenty live
miles additional extending east from 81 Joseph Tue
remainder Of the line extending distane OF over one
hundred and fifty miles will be placed under contract As
800 as The SAND can be prepared by the engineers.
mis- line embraces some very heavy excavations and
emhankmsIas and several large bridges.
Plans proles and SPECIFICATIONS viii be ready Stsaea
place one week previous to the letting,
DUFF 4 LEARNED,
Oantraetors H. and II. J. r. r.
H.nalbal, No, March II, 1883. Ineh'e 'a~'aSol
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS.
HRAnY HOUSE.

Between ~, n, yesterday, and II, H., to-day.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
lust RECEIVED.

And for sale at the clone Building" corner Of
Main and Bird streets,
A IL. KINDS OF GARDES SEEDS-onon sets;
II Blue grass and timothy seeds Clover seed by the
barrel or bushel general assortment OF Groceries,
W OGDEN and Willow Ware, BroomS, Cotton Yarns ;
Cotton batting. All kinds Of Nuts Oranges, Lemons,
Figs and host OF articles not mentioned here Like
wise thousand things that is no, here for sale. Aux
ious TO sell all for CASH UP AND THE MONEY
DOWN. Like 10 forgot one thing, the Eagle Mills
flour is here tool marl5df I. JACKSON.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
CRY HOTEL.

Juo. SilvsriooiA, City; VIM. Wait, do; VIM II.
Doom, Barlstown, Ky; ]. L. Blatchlord, City; VIM.
II. Ashley, Peoria, H.; Andy Fuqua, do VIM. II.
Dulauy Paris James y. Bates, Marion Co.; B. J. S,o-
we'll, 6alena Mrs. McCormacs, Pike Co.; Mrs. Run
der do; Miss Rundler do DR.. ]. l. Jerman St. Louis
:. S. JeTman, Richmond, Ky; Mr. Dudley, Marion Co
MI. and Mrs. Riger, Mschaniekville; Mrs. J. r,
Thompson, St. Louis E. V. Scruggs, Paris KY; A.
". Rush, Palmyra.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29


John l. Ellei T. L. Selmes,
George c. Foster, John 3, ChsSlsy,
DR.. l., I, Birmingham, Wm. Eddy,
Charles w. Mills, Cyrus Walters,
Henry utterback, 7. X. Spencer,
VIM. Hawkins, Geo, 4. ShoTtridSe,
A. lngraham, Bloomington, Ne,
Thomas Coverdan, J. G. Ogden,
r. Gunter, u. W. White,
Jesse Wright, John NcGlauChlm,
W. P. KerehsTal, Hiram blanchard,
VIM. Logan. DR.. n. Nelson,
Israel Johnson, h. h. Bryan,
John Pagan, John l.. Mathews,
Washington Meyers, W. r. Davis,
B. Breeding, }. Armstrong,
W. l.. lacy, Warren Finley,
j. b. HAYDEN, J. c. Henderson,
II. P. Gregory, Wu. Massey,
Oliver TeTrilI, A. Greenlee,
James Emison, John B. Lewis,
F. Tuett / Levi Barkley,
T. Ballard, T.. Leonard,
I. TUFTS, Hooper Mitchell,
/. Lyle, John Short,
Daniel Fore, J. NOSely,
A, NJ. Hawkins, Vim. Kidd,
James 1huwpsQa, ~, Franklin.
New Cof& Moves.
Persons-uisiiug 10 bnv s,otes, shoald give salt
ami sxamine cur neW natftfas Of
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29

There is a strong contrast between the appear
Cnce of the road and the comfort of travelling on
the other side Of salt River, and on this side
The Plank Road is finished on this side. On
the other side the road is very much cut up,
owing to the increased amount Of travel on that
tsrday, and consequently the crowds Of saddle
horses, buggios and teams had to resort TO the
Ferry Boat. This ferry has been worth eight
hundred dollars to its proprietor since NOvem-
Der. The Bridge will cost seventeen thousand
dollars, and could no doubt be sold for that
amount in cash Immediately on its completion.
1t is king and Queen" bridge, with two arch
es, each spanning one hundred and fifty feet,
and resting one end on massive stone pillar
in the center. The whole work is strong and
rrell put together, and cannot but be durable
A considerable nSSnber Of hands are busily en-
ployed on the masonry and wood work. There
is an excellent quarry in the immediate neighbOr-
hood. Indeed, it is doubtful whether there is 4
better stone quarry in the State. The abutment
on the opposite aide is finished, and hands are
employed in leveling and embankment on the
road beyond. On this side, large pieces of solid
rock, split into regular shapes, were yesterday
being swung by machinery into their places on
the abutment.
A larger number o. people assembled in New
London yesterday, than has been seen there for
a long time. There was no formal meeting in
relation 10 the FrankfOrd or Lick Greek Plank
Road, on account of the absence Of ali the dele
gates but one who were appointed at the recent
meeting at FrOrkfOrd. Some gentlemen pres
.enl however, agreed to constitute themselves !
committee to ascertain the disposition of farmers
in regard tc giving right of way, allowing USE
Of trees, rocks, &c., and subscribing. 1t wa
understood also, that Hannibal was willing to en-
courage the building of the road, and would al,
Literally, provided sufficient assurances wer,
given that..there would be no difficulties or dan
ger of litigation about right of way, use of trees
rocks, &c.--and the fulillment of some Othe
conditions were required. On the same cOndi
tons, the city is willing to extend like assstanc
tothe Lick Greek Road. The Rails county COur
is also said to be ready to render liberal assis
tance to both roads.
Lick Greek is about twenty miles from Ney
London, and the road will pass over 4 beautiful
level Country. Frankfort is eight miles. TIL
first four, between New London and MIR. A
BriseOe's place is prairie the whole distance an
nearly level. The remainder is about ike III
average of the road from here to New LOndOl
The main difficulty will be found in bridgn
;Spencer's Greek, stream considerably large
than Bear Greek. There is plenty of excellel
rock at this creek near enough to the PrObabl
location of the bridge TO be useful and COnven
ant in building. Gravel suitable for a road
abundant about the creek. The whole eSat
the road and bridge ii is supposed will be abOl
eighteen thousand dollars.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
RE AID HIST
The introduction Of
FILLEY'S STOVES

Into Northern Missouri 10 any extent has been IN the
last thee years; since which time they have been
gradually increasing the manufacture and sale Of them;
and although, owing 10 their being light and smooth
ami something new, some little difficulty attended the
sale and al first yet by always making Stoves aud
Castings Of the best quality Of Scotch Pig and Missouri
Mountain Iron, they have proved 10 withstand tire bet
ter than other Casting made in the Western eoun-
Try. The Furnace Castings and Hollow-WSre particu-
lSy have been superseded by it, wherever it has been
brought into use and always given satisfaction Hav-
ing lived here number Of years. and being permanent
~ located here, purchasers rely guarantee
Rsto the quality of the articles sold by US and as 10
the operation Of our celebrated Prize Premium Cook
Stove Just read the certificates Of those who have used
them, and are using them now, And another advan.
tage purchaser will have in buying ST. LOUIS stove
Of us, he would not only be getting stove made Of the
best material in the world but he AZ any time re,
odd piece plate without any charge, by letting uI
know that such is wanted, all our stoves are war
rSnted, and, in OF i'm perfection, the article will
be promptly made good TO the purchaser, which he
will not fluid the case with Cincinnati, Chicago Pitts.
burgh, and Eastern made STOVES, Is you cannot re;
any odd Pieces Even If they were warranted, il
would be impossible to get odd plates from such Is.
lance.
| We, the, undersigned, having used the ST. LOUIS
Stoves manufactured BY C. F. Fey, Of ST. Louis and
sold by Carter w. Bryan, at Hannibal, Mo, take
pleasure in recommending them TO the public as su-
perior in point OF craft durability, economy eonveai,
ence and ease Of regulation, to any stove which ~
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
PLANK ROAD NOTICE.

NEXT SATURDAY WEEK,(A April oh, a meeting
~ win hO hsld at FIankfOTd to consider the subject
Of eontinnuS the Hannibal and New London Plank
Road 10 FTSnkfoTd; 10 open books for snbscnPtiOn,
ke. A large ettendanCe = Tequssle6.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
PIANO FORTE MUSIC!lI

THE undersigned has Just received an assortment, Of
i PIANO FORTE MUSIC, ana can furnish any
pieces that may be desired. WIN. COHEN.
West side Of Main, between Bird and Hill.
(mchl6-d2w)
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29

l. C. LYON; Geo. n. Dean, Quincy; VIM. D. Mar
maduke, bloomington; Col. ShaeklefoTd, do Eli o.
Gumw alt Frankiord; Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson, FIVE
Childr en- and six Servants; John Henderson, Middle
Grove.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
Flour! Flour! Flour!
ARENA Mill.

FARMERS AND MERCHANTS coming 20 Han.
Il n5al with the intention OF selling wheSt AEd buy
ng aour would do we'll to call and see us before sell
ing purchasing elsewhere Remember the big stone
Mill ON Bird, between Main and Tuird Streets Give
us a call. A. s. ROBARDS & son.
~ n. B. Our Flour is sold nowhere else but at the
Mil Every sack and barrel is branded with our name
on Its-u
mehsldtf "a. s. RoRARDs & SON."
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29

IJ,v;rv c..ufsl q scyo az tasD for this city THIS
stcv.- - .asz.,ss sssr common stoves, m
thlehness 81 the pc, al1 zosements IN tHe uIeN'
n & given up by all stove dealsrs and manufacturers,
10 be the best pattern tor descending Hue o. any
stove now made East or West.
THIS stove was patented September, teS-, ana
wherever they have been used have gwen general sat
isiaetioa This stove weighs some to1ty POUNDS mSS
ety The mates in them are from nehNlt TO three
to1rths Of an inch in thickness. No weighs ever
500 hounds We warrant them all against hres. Insss
stoves have Patent HO, Air Ei0e Nnleh carries tse
hS.t n m ia Generated under the plate down the
front mart The stOye between two thick plates 10 TIE
dra Al the bottom Of the stove, thereby adding seaS
heat 10 bake with on the bottom and Tsmedyias that
which has always been fault with Stoves o. aSs-
srsD5in- Ana heretofore The Charter Oak has orc
que and one plate more than any Au-Tght se0Ss ysS
invented. They will cook with oas-hat ne tesl
which oas Of the OrdtuSEy stoves VIII, ana VII IAs
| for tW0Asy~kve ySoTs. @sNs+-es0
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-29
Cheapest and Best writing Ink.

Che5poSt ana Best WE1cng Ink
7 T. BRITrINGHAM & BRO. are now manu-.
IL. featuring Black Writing Ink OF superior 9uali-
cones, or five cents pint. Steel pens may be left
standing in this ink any length Of tine without
ding.
p. Sat wholesale, they will sell il al SIC bar
rel. Imeh-23-i,tl
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28
PLAQUEMINE:
Saturday, May az, 1859.

T The Canada papers contain additional
details of the recent destruction by fire of the
steamer Ocean Wave on Lake Ontario. The
Toronto Globe relates the following Incident
The escape of Mrs. Stevenson, wife Of James
Stevenson, Esq, Of the Branch Bank of Mon
treaI, in Hamilton, was very extraordinary
one. She was sleeping in state room with
her little daughter, when she was alarmed by
the cries Of the passengers. She rushed to the
state-room, where her two young
sons and her maid were sleeping; failing to
make them hear her by calling, she burst in the
door only to find them suffocated by the smoke.
Taking her remaining child, she was persuaded
by the purser to jump overheard, and was tied
to one of the braces Of the wreck by the frst
mate, where she remained two or three hours.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28

A Prudent Clerk.-It was custom in early
days in Pontiac, which the merchants were
won't to consider amore honored in the breach
than the observance" for the young clerks to
collect after work hours in one anotlIer's stores
and amu.e themselves by cooking eggs, oys-
ters, &C., and cruelty devouring the same
or in more polite phrase, "by secreting them
about their persons" Late one cold night, Mr..
N. having occasion to visit his store to make
some preparations for going to Detroit in the
morning, found his head clerk entertaining q
small, select but jovial company of his COM
rades over pitcher of punch and fine dish Of
poached eggs-scrambled eggs they were lit
erally-when they heard the key turn, and tho
well-known footsteps of the approaching own-
er; but all to no use, they were caught, and
Mr.: N. mildly remarked to his clerk, swell, so
you are eating up the eggs are your @Oh no.
SIR was the prompt reply Of the ready clerk,
sonly few Of the rotten ones" The expla-
nation was perfectly satisfactory.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28

Value Of Mss-A French girl. at store,
being solicited to allow kiss, declined except
at the price of little bag which lay on the
enamored cavliers counter, and which, as he
laid, was filled with cents The bargain was
struck, but to the surprise of our Dulciana, and
to her satisfaction, on opening the bag it was
found to contain forms. The gentleman claim
ed the bag, but the girl was unyielding. There
upon resort was had to the tribunal, the plain
tiff alleging that there was evidently mistake,
and that simple kiss could not by far be ap-
praised at such sum. The tribunal, gave the
case to the girl-lst, because what is given is
given; and ID, because the value Of kiss can.
not be estimated.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28
T The following story is taken from one of
bis Partisan letters, published in the Picayune.

T The following story is taken from one of
bis Partisan letters, published in the Picayune:
"A most terrible sight recently met the eye
Of an Enlish diver, who was sent down in the
cabin of the steamer Victoria, wrecked few
days since near Dublin, with great loss of life.
The diver went down into her cabin once, and
succeeded in bringing up all her plate; but
nothing could induce him to 60 down second
time-not all the riches at the bottom of the
sea. 1t should be understood that the bodies
Of some twenty efthe passengers of the VIC
toria were never found. The diver says that
on entering the cabin be thought he was in
wax.work exhibition; for the corpses had evi-
IDENTIFY not moved from their position since the
vessel sunk. There were some eighteen or
twenty beings in the cabin, one and all of whom,
although dead for days, seemed to be holding
conversation with each other; and the general
appearance Of the whole scene was SO life-like,
the diver was almost inclined to believe that
some Of them were yet living. From their
various positions and countenances, he thinks
they could have had no idea of the disaster
which was Fastening them on to so untimely
an end Over and over again the diver said
that he would not 60 down into that cabin
second time. Seldom have heard a more
terrible tale coming from down among the
dead"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28

Negroes in Delaware.-The Delaware Con-
vention for revising the constitution of that
State, passed the following section, by vote Of
10 toS:
No free negro or mulatto not now an inhabi.
tant of the State, or who shall leave the State
with intent to change his residence, shall after
the adoption of this constitution, settle in thi-
State, or come into and remain within the State
more than ten days. All contracts made with
any free negro or mula,to coming into the State
contrary to the provisions of this section, shall
be void; and any person who shall employ such
free negro or mulatto, or otherwise encourage
him to remain in the State, shall be fined in
sum moi less than twenty nor more than five
hundred dollars.
1t is stated that there are eighteen thousand
free negroes in Delaware-about one-third of
the whole population.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28
Painful, but Laughable.--In "Notes Of an
Army Surgeon" we find the following:

Painful, but Laughable.--In "Notes Of an
Army Surgeon" we find the following:
remember one day, in making my hospital
rounds, patient just arrived, presented an am
putated forearm, and in doing so he could hard
iy restrain broad laugh; the litter was con.
stantly on his face.
"Wnat is the matter! This does not strike
me as subject ofaughter."
"It is not, DOCTOR but excuse me: lost my
arm in so funny way, that l still laugh whom
look at it"
sWhat way!"
aOur first sergeant wanted shaving, and got
me to attend to It, as am corporal. We went
together in front of his tent, had lathered
hin, held his nose, and was just about applying
the razor, when a cannon ball came, and that
was the last saw Of his head and my arm. Ex-
cuse me for laughing so, doctor, but never
saw such thing before"
This scene occurred during the siege ofFos
Erie. '
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28

Partisan Ansusenents.-A correspondent wsi.
ting from Paris to the Washington Republic,
says:
aOne of the most fashionable amusements
now in vogue in Paris, is the making of expert
ments with electric light. There are said to bs
five hundred amateurs in the city, who possess
very powerful apparatus, and, on dark even-
ings, divert select society by display Of their
powers. They seem to have entirely taken the
place of the magic lantern, and are used by
children Of larger growth. Last summer
there was one in continual activity at the en-
ifce opposite was constantly illuminated by tho
disk Of huge full moon, the circumference Of
which encircled six windows, and took in two
stories. The foliage of several trees, through
which the light passed, quivered in Jets Of the
seven colors of the rainbow, and the passers by
seemed for a moment to be draped in FIRE. I
should have thought the inhabitants of the
house opposite would have appealed to the po.
lice against the full moon, but they never did.
The other night an experimenter, occupying .
house on the very top of Montmartre-a lofty
eminence overlooking tho city-Inade some
interesting trials ofa new and powerful instru-
ment. By the aid of the reAectors of various
parobolic curves, he illuminated the domes Of
the Pantheon and the Invaldes. the Column
Vendome, the Church Of st. Eustaehe, etc.;
they appeared as if enveloped in flames. He
even threw very decided blaze upon the ca
thedral of st. Denis, and upon the Chateaux Of
st. German and Econen, fully twelve miles of.
But the most curious effect produced was the
illumination of heavy clouds that were passing
through sky otherwise clear. They took st
once that halftransparent appearance caused
by their passage before the moon"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-05-28

&c The last advices from California state
that the British ship Helen, Captain Sinclair,
on her passage from Liverpool to San Francis.
co, had discovered an Island not laid down in
any chart. Captain Sinclair states that the
island is about FIVE miles long by one and
half broad. He lowered his boat and went to
the island, where he staid some. He describes
the place as covered with guano to the gdepth
ofabout eight feet, samples ofwhich he brought
with him. He adds that an American captain
was the first discoverer, but could never find it
again. Captain s. declined making any dis.
closures as to the locality of the island.