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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-11-02
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| y - ERN EXPRESS, szc.zsr.s ,,
! GttTts, For the rapid aud saf convey Ia-..z.S,
kssySs lance of Money Jeweiry, vain &S..Ilet.as
-s-s--ss.able Paeksc and light fright <aNzss>~
generally Arrangements having been made with the
Evansville and Charlottesville Railroad Company. for
running the Express their Road the business pub
lie of evansville respectfully informed that Mes
senger will he dispatched On Mon ay morning 2hnst,
and daily thereafter Except sundays in charg ofpack
ages AMI freight forwarded through Adams & Co., to
Vincennes and Way Stations on the road
An Iron Safe will be carried To give greater security TO
valuabIes all cases goods devivered ate
|! on arrival al either end without extra charge
lbe business connections aud arrangements OF Adams
d. Co.'s Eastern Express have been extended to Evan s.
boat, and 1HoS. CoNYNGToN & co. Agents for re
ceivig and delivering all goods for the eity at their
Bookstore. corner Of Main and First streets.
Merchants ordering goods from the Eastern cities,
viii hn great advantage In having them forwarded by
Adams Express the time OF which Is rarely over
~ Packages all descriptions. designed eithor to
the Eas or for the Vinccnnes should be lolfat p
G. O'Riley d Co.'s Wharfbnat. or at Conyngion's d
Co.'s Bookstore or ifnoee be given they will send for
them.
IT FeThe Messenger. Mr. las REYNOLDS. will ba at
the train half an hour before its time of starting, take
charge Of whatever may be offered there.
Evansville. Feb le, 81. (ap2S-iy) ADAMS & CO.
LEATHER AND FINDIN GS.
w opposetha Bank a large and well selcctedst
ofleaiher and findings. consisting in part Of
eO0o sides OF sole Gather, Eemloek and spanish
tanned.
50 doz, MOROCCO No l. .. and 4. Tampco extra Mad
riss French and Cape boot, and Ladies' French
40 doz Ki'-Primc City, heavy country, light me
dium
20 dok Cochneal Roam
10 = Pink blue and green do
20 :" L!nngs-PiDk, blue and green.
20 :" Bindings-Lindseys cape goat and sheep.
, - Patent Kid skins.
$50 4" Cafskins-iight. heavy, and medium worie
Fair and Caron,
, |" Oil thong leather,
10 - Madras Kid .-
90 bhis pegs
SEQ prs lasts,
Boot rees. rasps. avis pincers nails balls iacSs
stamps. thread BUFFERS scker wheels. keys. hooks
and all other tools and materials by shoe makers
all OF which will be sold on the most reasonable terms
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ClGAw AVID TOBACCO SrOwEOr

JACOB SCHhURkR, MAIN IT., BET. 1ST AND I'D.
20. Schaeaer q Schroeder's old sta d.
7 RES PECrFUl.LY inform the citizens of Evansville
and srrognd ng country, that have taken the above
stand, Diet rmiued to continue the business and
viii constantly keep hand the choicest Havana Cigars
and Tobacco OF the hes brands that Eastern markets az
ord; also Snuff aud Smoking Tobacco uf all kinds Mer
shaun China and Wooden Pipes Of all sizes and quail
tiles, ut the lowest cash prices at Wholesale and Retail
Ny length experience in the business convinces me
that give general siiislaction and respectfully
solicit share of public patronage. lapl "
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EfETrROLFF s. SONS.

DaALE IN FINH GOLD SILVER wkTcHs, GOLD CHAINS,
KINDS. SILVER waEk. CLOCKS,
sPEcTACLR-. Exc. sTREhT. BETWEEN
FIRST AND SECOND, EvANsyIi liz,
~ WE have constantly on hand large and com.
80 plcte assortment of the above named goods. nj
rA,.E will sell them low any house in the Wcs,w
therefore respectfully invite all who DESTROYS Of buy
ing Watches Jewefry. give call before
ing elsewhere make il TO their Interest buy
u.s. l3ersI ~.
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Iaut-r., ,tt..,tn Furniture Factory.
" IOLGSALE e RGrATr..

" tOLiS q LIZ u O. = Alt'
- Messrs. ETZEL a. KLINTW o X
- would INFORM the pablIe that having recently
established in LaInascO City, steam Furniture
~s-A-s Factory they have commenced manufacturing
Bureaus edsea9s Warlrobes AMI several other kinds
of Furniture steam enabling them furnish these
articles lower than bc purchased III city,
and at Ciacnszfi Faetorg prices Their work in every
respects equal that the Cincinnati factories
They also prepared TO do Turning work ofevery des
crptiOn aud will prepared to furnish country lan'
acturers what they in this particular The al.
enton Of those wanting Furniture iscaed To the work o
his Factory.
wa = o Main street. between Third ana
Fourth keep sale Chairs Of different varieties
sesides all other kinds Of Furniture at the room
ldcc2S-lyI
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NOTICE.


MAIN ST, OPPO TIE THE BANK.
Or TONS ofthe enest Marble ever brought TO the
IL - West, at Wholesale or Retail. Dealers in Mar
BILE expressly invited to examine my stock, for
will make to their interesto paronze My stock
consists of arrara, White veined 81 Dove eoored ltai
an in blocks and slabs. American white. vari.uted.
blue, clouded and statuary, which selected with
great care atthe Vermont Gu rres.
MONUMENTS ofall sly les. SCROLLS. 0BLEISK,
TONES. HEAD AND FOOT STONES,
Countertops and Furniture Marble hand and made
o order at Eastern prices.
Grateful for thu past liberal patronage expects
inertia continuance Of the same. Give me a call.
VI. A. LAWRENCE.
Orders from a dstaDc, promptly and satisfac.
rlly hded. All work warranted. aug29
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NEW YORR COMMISSION HOUSE.
THOMAS IA. NAGslEE.
WESTERN PRODUCE AND GENERAL COMMISsIO

MERCHANT,
% South William street. New York.
JDEING long established with extensive connection
Id in the above business respectfully soliets consigh
Ofa kinds OF Western Produce. which wiltrceive
mediate and personal attention at the lowest possible
scale OF charges Particular will be bestow ed
consignmeRts of Tobacco. and liberal cash advances
made on all shipments when required by
J. Ii. MAGHEE & CO..
feb20-tf Evansville, Ind.
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NEW ,I,HIVALoF wALGPAPEW. &C

NJ have just received al our Pap rand Upholstery
w Store. on First sire T. opposite Merritt, Field q
Co.'S. large assortment of very handsome well as
varieties OF Wall Paper, with Window Blinds,
Fire Boards. &c. DC. which ask those Ia examine
wish 10 purchase, will sell them at the forrest
market price. Weare prepared TO paper rooms in the
newest style short notice. Gail and examine our
papers. (myl3-tf) &. SCHMTrr * STARK.
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E. II. STOCKwELL. NJ r
PROF. t. c. GAYLE.
READ, READr RF,Dur

KEN ". KEN DI. KEN DE-.
Statement Rev s s. sumner President of the Henry
Female College.
Mr. widely known for moral worth. and
high honorable hearing his school is famed
his skill teacher and the rapid his pupils
make in the requirement Of useful knOwledge: =
NEW CASTLE. KY. May q. 1853.
Dr. Bruces Indian Vegetable Panaca has been used in
family school with entire satisfaction MIR. Armstrong
also used with decided benefit
although have used myself satisfied from the
thoe under and Of my tam that V is
Available medicine 5. s. SUMNER
Let everybody Of Dr. Bruce's Amanacs and
Journal read he certificates cures performed
by this Pana-ea.
PRINCIPAL DEPOTS.
BRI CE & On. View C1s'le Hen-Ueky.
T. II. " RIGHT 4 co. Indiane polls Ind.
WOOLSEY x LINCK. Evansville. Ind.
and for tale. and N -is-on Depot rrie-s by
ielO-6m ETLt Err, FARN$LEY * co Evansville
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NTRS. LOUISA KOLLENBERG asagain opened her
w Les Cream Saloon for the SUMMER and viii now.
and during keep constantly on hand,
of visitors. good article of Ice
Cream She has ncati! fitted up. where she
wouli be happy To receive cal from the ladies aud
gentlemen Of Evansville Entrance the rooms next
door 10 her Confectionery. my20-2m
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BEEF CATTLE sc. FOR SALE.

WOULD notify Butcher friends and other
lSS inter- sted, that viii be at the Salt Well
~ week with lot Of fne and Tat Beef Cattle. better
brought u this market. aud also Mich
Cows SHEEP &e 10 which would ask the cuar
ton Of etzers have also for sale tine span Of Horses and
Mules To satisfy all orders Those wanting anything Of this
kind vii please leave word the Salt Well Oregon
Mills New Harmony. WALLACE GORDES.
e23 d&vtf
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY,
.H HARTFORD. CONNECTICCT- Tia
lNc0KPOKArFD isiO.-CH ,RTEA PERPETUAL
CAPITAL sSt0.coo-aH Raid ia aud infested.
8>HIS long established well known Institution has
transacted extensive ius1rnee business TOT mo-
than forty throughput United states and tue
North American provinces 1t has aimed to secure puzzle
conf fence by honorable and aitnu tai nllment oil s
tracts and the owners OF property assured On an
claims for loss under policies literally ed ahd
promptly paid Public Buildings Manufactures. Mills Ma,
ehinery Dwelling Houses. Stores Merchandise lousehoa
Furntare. Nesss wflle port &e., &e
will he insured low a. the risk will admit
HUNTINGTON. Prest
C. b. Bow Frs, Secretary.
ES- Applications for nsar IN ms be maie
ALLEN c. HALLOCk. Ag't..
Main street. nearly OPposit the BANK
eyI1 Evansville. Ind
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RrCcy AynrrsRyESS.

FINE Boston Buggy and haraess together with sets
I a doatle harness for sale. Arp'y
eyI5 MORGAN, kEiiN & PRESTON.
BLUFF ROxEs Mea7 Fun. Toilet Powder and Perfum
M ery for sale at eyD A. c. PUSHEE S.
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NnTICE-

Have placed in the hsnds Mr. a Younrs for delivery
the deeds mortgages &c. which recorded by sam
uel T. Jenkins deceased. Mr. Youngs is authorized collect
the e. due on the deeds sc. +. BLYTHE,
augftf Andm r. of samuel T. jenkins. deed.
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JOHN $. MITCHELL. * SON,
PRODUCE, FOHWARDING AND COM.
MISSION MERCHANTS,

MISSION MERCH ANTS.
EVANSVILLE. lSD.
Office cRd Warehouse Uater street. b.tHeeR .NGia
and Locust; also corner Of Walnut st. and the
Cana, and at the Big Wharf Boat at
.-r foot Of Nam strert.'
WILL advance cash all kinds of Produce CO..
w signed to hem for sale her Urio ship to the,r
respondents az New Orleans and the Eastern Cities
orders f,r pur D. -'~ Produce or Merchandise filed
at the shortest notice an lowest market prices.
Inc! VIII gNe r.s..tl attention 10 the Forwarding Of
all and Produce entrusted to their and
with their experience and ample facilities Storage,
do not hesitate TO guarantee satisfaction.
drc2-tt JOHN :. MtTCHETr.& SON
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MISCELLANEOUS.
GREAT WESTERN MEDICINE.
DR. BRUCG'S
i N ID 4 " o. g T. 4 a Ii l. Il
PA n a e f. A,
~ "a RadicaL Cue .

I =
plains Gravel Piles Dropsy Sick and Nervous Headache.
Pain in the side Breast and Back Diseases Of he kidn
Spleen and Goodness Old and Ulcers.
Swelling Of the Glands Lunisgo Jaundice Female rreg
ulares aud all diseases arising from improper or excessive
1T PURIFIES THE BLOOD,
ters ''DR BRUCE'S INDIAN VEGETABLE PANACEA,
NEW CASTLE KY blown in the glass
MEDICAL PROPERTIES AND USES.
Attentive. Purstve Duretc Diaphoretic sud Tonic.
action the Liver and Blood is powerful aud sanatve
Constipation and Is the MASTER KING OF PAIN!
IL with the Kidneys Urine
Precipitation. equilibrium IL purhes the Blooi
clears the Skin eanses the Tongue the Breath and
properties action imparting
life and vigor. Price 81 per bottle.
+. H. STOCKwELL. D..
Professor Of 'atomy Physiology and Hygiene successfully
in Philadelphia Cincinnati
Messrs. BRUcE CO. have used extensively seParatoy
collectively the articles composing the Compound OF Or
Serofuls TuSercle aHd Dyspepsia
that before the safe. potent and eynees nigh
degree of pharmaceutical science.
f. Ii. STOCKwELL. NJ. ID.
PROF T c. GAYLE.
Dean orthe Faculty lengths. Tenn. speaks thus:
L. VI. BgUcE ". ID New Castle Ky
Dear Sir submitted your Compound to Pr>fessors
Watson they think highly indeed
Of your think we'll calculated
saluary effect aterant can my opinion OFF e
physicians others who wish buy It, and eheerul
give it my individual reeOmm eRdation.
1 an. very respectfully your ob'tserv't
T. q. GAYLE.
Dean Of the Faculty.
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MEDICAL NOTICE.
NOTICE,

HAvEon hand and wish to sell thirty Iron Front Column
and stone Ca and Stills for window FIR sash vi
glass already them. and doors it the columns vii
sell them oneourth cheaper than they be purchased
where
TERMS:-Ons thirl down. and balance in two
W Enquire WM BATES.
aug3-tf Pigeon springs
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r. N .... y. OTrE
-NONDOS a OITE,
WHOLESALE AM kkFAlL CURTAIN, UPHolr
sTERY AND BEDDING WAREHOUSE.
81 STREET. MAIN AND
WALNUT. SOUTH SIDE
CINCLN.v.sTI
HNv would respectfully call the attention OF all those whc
~ Ia Of goods superior assort-
meht consisting part OF .--.
Fine Spring Mattresses Counterpaines white and col
Hair do. (N~rying II to 49, each.
Cotton do Comforts aud Bed SIR ads
DO Linen aud Mnslin sheets.
Feather Reds. Linen X Muslin Pillow slips.
Bolsters and Pillows Towels. &e..
CURTAIN GOODS.
BrHca'ele Satin ID Lame Norsed nauasks Swiss Goods
Lace and MG Curtains by yard and DraPey Mus
liza FALL kinds.
WINDOW SHADES.
Gilt Metal Pins. Loops and
sells. GimPs.
Our assortment Of CURTAINS AND SHADE GOODS We
think will be found superior other Stock brought to
OEE CLCTEES.
Also
TOwergs and Sheengs Table Lhen Piano and Table Cow
Mats every Nari-ty other articles e'u
Houskepers Our aim will he please all who
i with their
80 All work made BY us warranted
aug6-2v 81 West Fourth bet. Main K Walnut.
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NEW FbMILY GROCERY

EN- 'TEfO>. BACON 81 GO.
or TlHST STREET. HETw MAIN nd LofTsT. EVANSVILLE
'E'Hh Subscribers would respcCtiuy inform the cit
4 or Evansville and vicinity that they have
hard and are receiving large well selected stock
FRESH GROtEltIt.~. embracing every thing usually
Kept in a good Family Grocery: aud they hope. by
prompt attention to business. To receive aud merit 4
liberul share o put ;ic patronage.
All orders will receive prompt attention. and good.
delivered la purchasers al their doors il desired rs
have q WAGON expressly for laid purpose.
IT PAN Goods warranted good or sale.
IT Pile highest prices paid for Country Produce.
" FPleasc call anc examine our stock. will sell
at he lowest cash prices.
epI5 ....- THOS. BACON d co.
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= -
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
EDWARD r ESsAN Is CO.,
FIRST BETw MAIN LoCUsr. OPPOSITE OFFICE.
EVANsVlIi.E. la,
(E>PEf1FUILl announces Ia the inhabitants of this
city aud vicinity that they have received their r-
lot Of spring and summer Goods direct from the i'm
portcrs consisting of every novelty of the season.
Graz Shawls Dress silks. Greuadi plain figured
Bareges and tissues. Beregc de I.aines. Orga ndys
lawns, aces aud EmbroiieIes, Hosiery, GLOVES, Para
soils and Fans.
W have also the newest styles in Spring and Sum
mer Nantlllas. Plain Silks. frnges, trimmings DE.
Having lifted up room Of the for the sale al
la es hats and t}onnets. Artificial Powers. Ribbons
Bonnet trimmings. dc. We offer the mos
beautiful assortment OF Goods ever brought west
y. BON pric..--no deS iatoh. .ffI 80
ana CRYSTAL FRONT ltRy GOODS STORF
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Livery AND SALE STABLE.

TIE undcr>I-neu nave purcnas' q frh-9
T->> Livery Stable, on Locust street. aud mace ifs
~ provenents To il, and have q hand 20
--l-l--k. hire a good stock of HOSES, BUGGiES an
CARRIAGES. to which invite the attention of Tn.
public They intend from this time ehdeavOr to salts
the the public in this particular, snd hope the
articles and terms will prove agreeable. Carriages fOi
parties excursions, funeral &c. ways hand. Being
provided good hOstlers, prepared to boarc
orses and keep them in the best style
au13l VI. IL 4. II. DeGARMO.
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Ways DECLAIsED!!

II EvI SILBERM has declared, mot war) but that
he has lust received the finest stock of Spring Goods
ever brought Evansville. and that he C. n a d WILL
sell them rs cheap asany other house in the West.
HsNEW STOCh consists IN part OF Spring and Sum
mer Clothing Ofever description.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
And every her article in the line OF Fancy Goods He
is now manufacturing his Clothing i'm this city, has the
nd most and warrants salts.
FACTION or no trade Call and iHpl2
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

r1NHE partnership heretofore existing between the under
signed under the name and style Of j. Il W. Reilly. is
this dav dissolved hy mutual consent.
All liabilities and from said irm will he settled by Will
liam Reilly. who is the said firm The firm
will be used for the purpose of liz ldatop only:
JAMES REILLY.
WILLIAM REILLY.
Evansville e2l-f
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EDNAfsp rEusrACE.
TT FIRSf sT.- NfAR MAIN. ~ TT
II A S a l. ~ a Us on HSED


II A a l. ~ AVS " HSED.
go MATCHES OF the finest quality, warranted to
YIN perform " ell an give IN the bu, perfect sat
e. II Irtaciion. taStace devoies his attention the
SAs.22 selection of superior Jewelry. He offers
AN assortment "f the richest patterns.
Husiacc invites the attention Of the Ladies 10 his stock
of Breast Pins, something eegantand pleasing the
Hustace has Far Drops, decidedly beautiful. a new
-, just received. They will suit the taste of the most
refined
Hustaces assortment Of Mourning and Daguerreotype
Pins are the finest in town.
Hustaces Gold Guard. Fob and Vest Chaius are Just
what they should be- variety of patterns some Of the
most elaborate work manship
Hustaee "a Gold Loekets, single and double pretty
and gooG--nn mistake.
Husiace's Gold Pan they need no recommends
tim. ln fact. all OF his goods have acquired ruta
ton sufficient in this community.
Hustace has just received fine lot Of Silver Spoons
They OF the very best quality ,warntedIhe stu
Husiace Is PREPARED "a do L craving. Spoons and
other articles beautifully Leitrrcd.
lustace can rep ir Watches in scientific manner
All work executed with and finish unsurpassed.
Husice sells cheap and rcfu' H. money for articles
giving satisfaction and thus gains confidence
patronizing pubic. lm,2
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ETSa ENTRANCE COMPANY.
or Hartford. tourccticut.
CAPITAL IA. tOU-dH Isdid IN aud iRresfsd.
vNS Company incorporates with perpetual charter
II 1919. loss damage ty Fire
Dweng Houses Manua turing establishments house
hold furniture and rchandizs general. Also inland In
against the prs at Navigation Losses viii be liber-
THOMAS X. BRACE. Pres't
+. G.. RIPLrf. Secretary. ---r...
g Applications my he made to the subscr-
receive proposals ana issue pol
ies favorable Insurance office or Agency
in the West. \. G. HALi.oCk AE't.
EVIL tt Main street nearly opposite the Bank.
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HOME INSURANCE. COMPANY.

HOME INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
CAPITAL S5OO 900 al paid in IN CASH.
yFNlIIS Company business about year ago
"A with the ntntion doing an fair business with
so large Cash Capital ard s. L. LOOMS its head ven
protection the equal Insurance Com
pany IN the world Policies will be issued by the subscriber
Buildings. Merch ndEe. H"ueheld Goods &c.. &c. on
terms favorable with other good solvent Companies.
t go --A 5. l.. LOOMS Prest.
CHARLES J. MAETIS, Secretary.
ALLEN q. HALLOCK. Ag't..
Main street. opposite the Bank.
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ppTNrIpAI nrpOr

everybody procare Dr. Bruce's Almanacs and
Journal I'D read he performed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-04-24
the Mississippi rapids.

Tha Des Moincs and Rock Island
rapids Ia the Upper Mississippi, are actu-
ally to be removed at last. The Bur-
l;noton Gazette ct the 9th inst, publish
es The contract as forwarded to 1t BY
Senator Dodge, the official documents Of
which were furnished him by Hon. jeff.
Davis. ,Sec'y of War. -
The contracting parties are Mr.. John
|G. Floyd, on the part Of the United
States, and Messrs. Robert Swan, James
Fenlon. and Waller S, Blyth, for the, per-
Iformances Of the labor. The general
terms Of the contract are as follows: ~
The parties Of the second part agree
Ito clear out channels in the Mississippi
river at the lower and English chains Of
1.-The Des Moines rapids, and at the Rock
Island rapids, Of two hundred feet in
width, and four feet deep at low water
Md specially % remove st least one thou
sand lfSxs hunIred cubic yards of stone
ner month. uhf1ss prevented by the wealth
eer and river. TIE prices for which
i o,rrh Is to be FIVE dollars and eighty
five cents per cubic yard, the work t.
4 he estimated and determined upon ex
clnsivly by the agent or agents of ths
United States, which determination j:
Ito be final in all cases.
/ Payments are to be made monthly as
near as practicable, and in one instance
Except at the close Of the laboring sea
lson, Of each year, shall the payment s.
made exceed eighty per cent, Of Whici,
shall be retained on the part Of the Uni.
tied States as forfeiture in case the par
ties of the second part at any time fai
or refuse to perform the work as agreed
upon. At the close Of each laborine
season, the whole amount, including all
balances previously reserved as guaran-
tees, shall be paid up in full to said con-
TRACTORS. s
| The work is TO be commenced as soon
| as the weather and the condition of the
river will permit, the contract being
entered into on the 18th day of Febru-
ars, 1854. The stone when removed
airy to be placed where the y. s. Agents
appointed to oversee the ork, may d.
rect, and if necessary to be used IN con-
structing dams, said agent TO have me
power of estimating the price to be PAID
for the additional labor Rock Island
ADVERTISER.