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Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-02

The RECORDS OF Prince GEORGES CO.
It. appears that the inhabitants of Prince
George's county are debating the question of
be propriety of removing the records of the
county to more convenient and suitable To-
,ation than Upper Marlboro. There have
been public meetings held for and against the
measure at Nottingham, Bladensburg, Upper
Marlboro, and other places in the county
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-02
IAKPER's MAGAZINES; for june, at

II Ar PEH'S MAGAZINE, for June, at
IL SHILLING TONS Hook store.
Fanny Ferns new book, second series of her isay
liegesaldL lie, by Miss Pardoe
.iVAl Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy
X nickerbOcker Magazine for June
behiad TIE Sc nes by Lady Eu,wer
ickeos Household Words for June
All the New Books and Magazines received as fast
NJ published, and for sale at -.. -..
JOE SdILLINGT0N'S Book store.
Oieon Building, corner J. street and Penn.
June l-3t ayeuue
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-02

NOLD AND TIE GOSPEL Prize Essays on the
" seriptural Duty Of giving in proportion to
means and income.
Daoiel, A Model for Young Men.-A series Of Lee.
lures By Rev. w A. scatt, New Orleans.
Voices Of Dead. by Rev. John Cumming
The Divine Character Vindicated-A Review OF
lon. -
Uncle Jerry's Letters to Young Mothers; compiled
by Ann f. Porter.
Castleman's Plain Sermons fer Servants.
Sunlight Through the Mat; or Conversations be.
tween Mother and her Children; by Lazy.
Struggles for Life; the Autobi: graphy Of Dis
sentipg Minister.
Theological Essays and other Papers: by Thos re
Quincy.
National Magazine for June.
GRAY 4 BALLANTYNE, Seventh street,
may 80. fSentinell
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PAYMENT OF TAXES. We would remind yo-
tiers at the ensuing municipal election. tn at
che Office of the Collector of taxes will be open
every day during the week from a m until
p. m, to avoid, as much as possible, the
hurry incident to the payment of taxes on the
day of the election.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-02

ONO AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL.-The break
10 the can al below the big tunnel was repaired
on Saturday evening last, and that work is
now said to be in fine boating order through
out its entire length. The season thus far, has
been sufficiently Astounding in rain to furnish
an abundant supply of water at all times.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-02

"a Prices Embroidered Curtain
~ Muslin, at 81 for II yards, worth S.
90 pieces very rich Curtain Muslin
~ do paid Cambrics from l218 cts. up
90 do plain, striped, and plaid Swiss Musiins
Table Cloths, Table Covers and Napkins
Irish Linens some very good for 9 cts
The above Iods Were bought at Auction and will
be sold much less than their value
WM. Il. RILEY,
Corner s,h street, opposite Centre Market.
may r9-lm
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OST-On Tuesday last, ON the road near Co.
IL iumbia College, gold BRACELET, with CO.
raj setting. suitable reward will be given Tor its
recovery If LETT at the corner of G and cd sits.
3l-3ts 49,
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IrOW Is THE TIME

NrOW Is THE TIME -
IN AND THIS rs THE PLACE
Ddguerreotyp for % cents and Sp,oards.
For the accommodation OF those who want chesp
pictures Wsison d Co. have cited up q enc
Gallery in Lane fuckers Building. directly over
the Gallery formerly known as '.ThOmpsons" -.
Remember the name and be sure and find the
right gallery. go WILSON 4 Co.,
Pa avenue, between a. and 9th sss- n
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BY D B. CAMPBELL q ca

BY D B. CAMPBELL & ca.
II. n. STRATTOS, Auctioneer
NALUABLE IMPROVED PROPkRTY on rtrv
iSLAND-Thre two-story Frame Dsellines.
TN FRIDAY, june ID, a. o'clo OK on the premises
We shall sell three two story substantial and we'll
quit frame Houses. situated in Square 2e7, al the
corner OF In street vest and St south -, -
Title indis utable. - 49, H.,
TTonseyencang at the expense of purchaser .
terms liberal and made known at sale : g.. ..-
NAV 2a-its T,.IE " S .'
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THE KNOW sONETHINGs-Ify you wish to know
something to your inter est, just call at Browns
cheap Cash Store and the cheap auction aims
ia DRY GOODS. Embroidered Curtain Musiins
1914 ctsT Dotted Muslin. l6 cts: Swiss Muslin, 10
ctS: Lace and silk Nantes, cheap. Parasols, Bon
nets Sitts Dress Goods some black Silk Berege, only
49, cts. and thousand other articles from auction
Also, good stock of Shoes. Caters. &c. The pas
word to admit you in is cheap goods. Ali can join
This association. Come and try.
BROWNS Cheap Cash Store,
may 24-tf Corner of 9Th and SITS.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-02

CENTLEMEN's DRAWERS, Of Lin
" en-, Cotton, Gauze Merno. do. Cotton a full
assortment Of all sizes, just received at -.tr --
LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store, j..
Pa. avenue, near the corner of y street
may 27-dlw ~
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REALE'9 TISSUE PAPER ORNAMENTS are
- icr sac In Washington, at the Bookstore of
Gray Bsllsntyne, on IT'D street. - -
orders Tor work to be done, may be i.f with them
orat Inc arlington House, street, to which l will
pay prompt attention. -
Fer PARTICULARS see my hand bills.
may 3l-3ts SOIoN REAIEe
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FANS-FANS-FANS.

USF received a full assortment of the above s,t;
- ces so necessary 10 the comfort of all to gether
with tine lot Of French FLO WERS Bonnet Rib.
amos, Grape Of all colors first rate assortment %,
hosiery OF all sizes and patterns, Gloves of eyery
description twis:ei silk Mitts, black dotted SILK.
I Vs's, the dots not stuck Black Lace Falls
Grape, Silk, Tale, and Straw Hats, selling at the
unusual low prices at
WM. P. SHEDD'S.
may SUI 18th street above Pa avenue
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Il street, opposite Commodore Norris r. s,dence
1t has nine good rooms, and is altogether yery
gen-eel residence, and is near st. John's Church
hent s2o0 per annum, payable quarterly ENQUIRE
on the premises. NAV 31st
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Il. FISHER. MRS. HERMAN
II FISHER e. CO. FRENCH STEAM
lIs SCOURERS. West 18th street, seven doors
sboVe Pennsylvanis avenue, Washington, will thor
oughly cleanse all kin rs of Lad es' and Chidrens
SIX, velvet or wooen ORES overwhelmingly Goa, 3,
Pants. Vests and Crayats without shrinking or tax
lug OIL the natural gloss. Also, SbawIs, Curtains
Svsss, Ribbons, Fancy Shoes, Silk Bonnets, Gloves,
&C. &c.
e. Spots of Oil, ice cream, LemonaGe, &c, taken
out without cleaning the whole.
The utmost punctusliy warranted.
mite Grape ShaWis done up equal to new.
N. B-Please send your orders e.rly in the week
If you wish the work done the same week
may 25-d2w&2aw2w WI. +. SHEDD, Agt
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I 1ON'S KATHAIRON, the best article for restor-
IL ing and preserving the hair; Bazin's Orieu tai
Drops and other extracts Lubins Extracts Cologne
Oriental Cry stalls dozen to the box, GO per
tox.) Perfumery OF all kinds Toilet and Shaving Soap
every variety; Chrystaline VI ash Balls do ia bar
foet Powders, Tooth Powders, Tooth Paste, Shaving
Creams, sc. WA. p. SHEDD,
may 20-G lIth It. above Pa. avenue.
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guards should be increased. so that they could
relieve each other day and night A man on
guard all night is not fitted for that service all
the next day but they do duty day and
night. The escape of the prisoners is not the
fa1lt of any officer or guard of the prison
RAcEs.-The Baltimore races will come off
next week, and will continue during the whole
Of it, On Tuesday, the first day, there will
be club purse of 800 contended for, three
mile heats, with sweepstake for three years
old, one mile heat, fo- which several horses
are entered. On Wednesday, there will be q
club purse Of $500, two mile heats and n
sweeps,ake fer horses of all ages, one mile
heat-the club to give $500 additional if two
OK more horses start Several horses are en-
tered for this race. On Thursday, club
purse of $500 will be coptended for, one mile
heats, and there will be asweepstake for horses
four years old-the club to give $500 if two or
more horses start. On Friday. there will be
offered club purse of 81 900, four mile heats
and a sweepstake for horses three years old
and on Saturday, there will be club purse of
$500, TO be run for in mile heats, the three best
in five; also, sweepstake for all ages, in a
single heat of three miles-the club TO give
1900 if two or more start; four year oids and
over to carry 100 lbs In addition to the above,
several private matches will come of.
HOMES FOR ALIVE take great pleasure
in calling the attention Of our friends to the
advertisement Of the Union Land Association,
which will be found in our columns The
subscription list, we are informed, is rapidly
filling up, and we wsuld commend to our
friends to make early application at their Of
fee, On 7th street, two doors south of Odd
Fellows Hall. We are acquainted with some
Of the gentlemen who are managers of this as
ISOLATION aud from their we'll known integrity
believe that they will perform all they prom
Use. .--s a. 8r.a
SILENT NoMINEEs.-At this time, when all
the stumping appears to be for the two oandi-
dates, Messrs. Maury and Towers many of our
| citizens arc not aware of the underwriting OF
several secret societies in this city. We have
| been credibly informed that the Ugly Club
will be in the field next Monday with full
ticket. And we know that the Do Nothings
have made nomination. VIM. Bowling, Esq
/ has been nominated for Alderman of the Sew
! enth Ward by this order, and - will be SUD-
ported by many voters" n ..,. :
Dr.. HUSrER.-This gentleman vel known
| in our community, from the success that has
! attended his new mode of practice Of InhaIa-
/ ton in the treatment of Consumption Bron.
chitis, Asthma, &C., is now in our CITY, and
! may be consulted over Mrs. Voss's .jewelry
store, Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and
| 18th street. - .f.l .r'-.5
ASSAULT AED BArfERY.-Martha Plant 6
negress, was sent to Jail yesterday, by Justice
Goddard, for an assault and battery on Francis
Paine.
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ITO LET-A -mafl brick HOUSE, on H ,treet h..
Il tween 18th and 18th streets, with EIGHT rooms
ard cellar. Inquire OFF. ". BARKER. IN n street
between 18th and 18th streets. NAV 3O-ec3t*
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FOR SALE AND RENT

k'oR SALE-A light two horse CARRIAGE
L would sell low or 81 chapce for Other nronsrtv
SIMON FLYNN, D street, next door to star Office.
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~ HlRTS-SHIRTS !-Superior Dress hirs
~ of linen and cotton, with plain, French, en-
hcoiderec, and colored bOsoms. An additional sup
ply just received TT LANES
Gentlemen's Furnishing Store, i
may 21--dlw l. III Pa. svenue near AZ st
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hRUG STORE Fer SALE-A email and reat
- DRtG STORE for sale in thriving part of
e city: Apply soon TIE ms reasonable Address
druggist, through the { it, Post ONCE.
NAV 23-eo3t
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ASSAULT AID BAFfERY.--Martha Plant q
negress, was sent to Jail yesterday, by Justice
Goddard, for an assault and battery on Francis
Paine.
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'ok RENT-A Parlor and Bed Chamber. fur
4 nished or unfurnished, corner of 10th and X
streets, West End. ;a1-3ts
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-07-15
The Iverson Monument.

Thd Chicago papers are again agitanng TINS
subject. A committee has been selected TO re-
investigate the matter. They find that doubt 10
regard 10 the martyrdom is entertained, and
therefore, place the funds contributed at to
disposal of the contributors. The following
resolution sets forth the reason for this step:
Resolved, That this Committee are not author
lied 10 discountenance or oppose the erection OF
monument therefore, as the report above
mentioned shows that the truth of the story Of
martyrdom is highly probable although not con
clusiye'y proven, in accordance with the express
wishes of many contributors and members OF
the Committee, who believe the circumstances
Of the case Justify the erection Of monumsn.
to the memory Of Knad Iverson, and IN order
to remove the pyesent committee from further
| responsibility concerning the funds now sub
scribsd, and to give each subscriber full liberty
10 follow their own wishes in relation to the
, FUNDS donated by them, all persons 50 dssiroui
NAV order their subscription to be sprtopria-
ted in the erection Of monument TO mark th'
spot where the remains Of the young lad arr
| lain.
Resolved. That all funds that may remain II
the hand OF the Treasurer uncalled for Oh thu
ST day Of January next, 1855, shall be deliver
ed to said Committee as the subscribers to sucf
fund may appoint to expeGa the funds accor'
ding to the wishes Of the dosors.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-07-15
Forwarding Merchants.

We were delayed one week In our is-
sue by the negligence OF some oil The
above named fraternity. We do not feel
very kindly towards them, as we think
yeraci,y is an article not very highly ap-
precia,ed by them. \ circumstance &C.
Cured at Chicago, IN which we had a
deal with one Z. T, Spencer d Co., for
yayding merchants, which was SO culpa-
bly, mean, on the part Of our said mer-
chants, that we Will jus, give our readers
an insight, tina, if they should be caught
in like predicament they may know
whom to avoid;
We purchased our press and material
in Buffalo, and shipped i, by steamer to
Chicago, at winch place the boat landed
at the wharf Of said firm. On Tuesday
the boat arrived with freight on deck. -
Here we made bargain with either a
member Of said firm or a clerk IN the Of
flee, who, by the way, was a iank, peek
ed faced hyena sor, OF looking fellow,
whose very looks should have prevented
our believing a word he said; but upon
his promises that the goods should be il
Rock Island on Wednesday, We lei, i
in his care for shipment. Nothing wa
to hinder its being sent Through car
from Chicago to R. |. empty, YET the per
fdious scamp did not send it. Friday
we were at the expense OF hiring teams
to go 10 Rock Island after it. But II ha
not come, so We were at the expense 10
nothing, although several days after WI
were promised il should be there. W.
informed the clerk al Chicago that II h
disappointed US i, would be great OK
, pense TO US; but on his firm assuranc
we relied, and il was not until /, had ial
, in Chicago more than week, aud M
even then until sen, for, that il came.
r II men doing public business will 81
50 low value Oh their words aud prom
, ises, and wantonly put people to 50 muf
: expense, what can be expected OF the
+ when they have better chance OF a.
!. ting the rascal. We have had one DEF
d with them, aud hope il will be the la
i one, as i, is too Improbable TO US. l.
;, others in the same predicament profit
!, ortr sxnpriarcp
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-07-15
Politics and the 'Know Moth
ings."

The Washington Union is down upon the
Know Nothigs after this fashion:
Our word for it its leaders, who happen tn he
ant,-C athoic uiH otiener the uas,ds ~ farern
tna Of The church aud quite ready TO let for.
eigners vote II they would only vote on their
side-promising TO them, II they Will all the
officers which the know nothing ghiIoanphy
primarily refuses them. know Nothing" may
suit the RowDIEs OF great city. who insult the
Sabbath with their drunken orgies. and make the
II; ght hideous with their revels but It's badge
that true man will ding from him with con
tempt We cheaper our privileges with such
follies and help our foes to laugh at MS by these
crude schemes, meaning nothing but proscrip
ton, and everything but patriotism and common
sense
The Know Sothings, whoever they he, will mol
| feel much complimented with the above. Ths
Pennsylvanisn recently denounced them M
secret band OF conspirators against the right
| and liberties Of the American people," We be
i ieve the main object Of the Know NoihiDgs II, u
/ elect Americans TO Office, and break down thu
| iron bands Of party, when 1t promotes the oppo
site idea Lebanon Coui1.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-07-15
r..,,,sandwioh Islands.

Ss-.a,ch . member OF the New toIA -
AZ Natural History, nov OF nonoiuas:,
80 letter the following extracts To- a,,sr
VIE ana in the Cincianaa Uaseas
DC - has been eur home Tor four years
W. s-~ very pleasantly sitasted having :,
- airy haase located w tne hhesa pl
mssla,a xith yard OF about one acre Oh s'ouru
.nrtain;ng besides a handsome eottas. ,a-
,.r.nnr in business, who Is also my - "a
building with three rooms; 'o n,~r;age house
an, huildings such as stable, earras. nv ,ha
sa., hnnsa L.. The finest aower garden, on sae
es - .,s corner Of the lot we nave
Atn. !; . trees in bearing, with numerous ol
influential trees, "a the Algemna, i"'a', ffas;'
PERSIAN Lilac &C., on our groanas III r..
ness has been. and continues 10 se' - u..r to
,s,sss very heavy. costing US Sa,oev .
- and not luxurioasiy at that we nav ,,..
M,s,,nmss,n cook from Calcutta, VITA "saa'.ii
- Az f,nr other serr ants-aone OF them WIZ y,
VIZ. We are compelled to keep fear horses a.
a. ernense OF over $500 year, for grass on's W.
/ feed, ou, of our front door ana "'n ~ .sn Lar
| 49, q sne view of Nuanu Valley one OF vi. iaa
,.as, al r;rhes, on the Sandwich Islands IRON
! e. lo,L ant we have view OF our hafhof anu
p".s a,t,1 the horizon kisses the blue waves
~ line Of coast, including the extinct woes u
nors AZ Diamond Head and Punch BOWL my y
seen for twenty-five miles Tho ap,r
| This may give you a poeticai Nlstseo, Va ,r
a. > ana truthful one too. Apopniatlon sur
rounding YOU, Just emerging from nie, apihI .n
vice. rather than the virtues efthe Whites .n.s ~
ing lying lazy dirty often naked % ha sanj,er
protesting Christianity and pracheing a'. ~.
ri other beastlv vices. do not present SO intei
cstinr picture as we wonld like to paint APO.
,hreefoarths of the soil is united ,or nv. ~.
.ion even for grazing purposes-brokeh up III.
.,n,st inaccessible mountains, and large sal
:, arid A. Ia be entirely unproductive OF even
ss,I Ihave recently visited the volcano Q, IT. n
Iauwa, or Hawaii requiring an absence OF th! -,
wasls To accomplish. This ycu are aware, v I'd
, -, ,c,;rs roicaso in the woGd, and felt M
amply repaid for the asST s o. papsr
IL r;n,;on. hut most refer you 10 the t9ne
count Of Com. wilkes Of de Exploring Ested
: ton. Vow, in relation to shells ] should ha'
before forwarded you box, but for the gfsA;''
of loss and the expense attending the transit
have forwarded shells three different times
Cumming. in London One lot was lost one
/, ce;,ea. and the next containing many thoasa'
o. fine shells, was cast away on TIE eoas' u -
-sfA
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-07-15
Gro. w. ktzER, Pres.
r. II. Dawson, Sec.
invention held a, Bnena We.

At the convention held a, Buena VISA
on the frs, Saturday IL jaiv FOR the pur-
sose Of putting in nomination candidate
for serator, Tor the counties Of Clinton
and Cedar.
On motion, Col. LYMAN EVANS, was
elected president, and WELLS SproEa,
secretary.
Credentials was examined and the fol-
lowing delegates in attendance.
From Clinton, Col. L. Evans, Judge
Edward Graham, w. Ferguson, r. H
Dawson.
From Cedar. Judge S. A. Bissel, J.
C. Belts, Geo. w. kizer' Wells Spicer
both delegations being full
The presiden, then arose and address
ed the convention advising them with re-
greet OF the death Of our respected citizen
and nominee for the office OF state sena-
tor, Robert N. Taylor, who departed ihii
life, abou. o'clock on the morning o.
the LIST Of July, by which it became nee
essary to again nominate candidate FOL
said office.
On motion, the convention then pro
ceeded to make the nomination, where
upon w. II. Edgar, was nominated b.
exclamation.
On motion. the following resolution
. were adopted.
Whereas, i, has pleased the Suprem
| Ruler Of tie universe to remove from on
, midst BY the hand of death, our believe
fellow citizen RonEnT N. TAYLOR, th
! democratic candidate for state senator 70
i Cedar and Clinton counties,
Therefore, Resolosd, tina, ii is with un
feigned sorrow we receive the above ir
! telligence, aad we deeply sympathis
| with his bereayed family in the loss Of
. husband and father, and with the demo
cratic party in the loss Of valuable an
!. efficient member. and with the commun
ty in the loss Of an esteemed citizen.
Resolred, That re will use all homo
{ able means to secure the election ct Y
r. EpesR n the State senate, when y
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-07-15
WELLS SPICER EDITOR.
Our Trip.

Ii was our design upon returning from
the cas-, to give diary Of our travels,
to spend column or two in giving de-
scrip,ions OF wha, we saw and heard, OF
the wondrons speed Of rail road travel.
ing Of the tremendous growth OF CHI
cago. and the hustle, stir, and business
Of the city and particularly to tel! OF
the teficien, crops in the eas,-ot how
puny and short their corn looked; how
thin and sparse appeared their whea, and
oats. and, finally, 10 contrast their stony
penurious soil with that OF our own Lap.
pv State, and the fine appearance and
fa,iering prospec, Of an abundant har'
vest at home. Blu, as more than two
weeks has elapsed since our return, we
viii only say, ,ha, we took the cars a
Rock Island, passed through Chicago
via. Michigan Central, 10 Detroit, ana
by rail road through Canada TO Buffalo
was at Auburn and Eimira,- - onnS
all our sweethearts whom we expected
were patiently waiting for US, married
and-and So doing well. - the crops II
New York are exceedingly, defective
and. as viewed by US, amounting TO al
most Z total failure--that we ATTENDED
the Masonic Celebration at Auburn
on the oath of June, came back 10y wa,
Of tie Lake Shore and Michigan Cen
trail railroads. Tia, we did not see wha
we would consider fair prospect OF ei
! Their wheat or corn until we passe'
through Northern Indiana.
There it is, the whole Of ii, s,rlpt oil
editorial and unnecessary vsrbiage.