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slOVK OI VUIIs anu FTIees be.oTe buying.
J. 4 O. BER9IAN
mhl4-dly-lPl col broadway, NJ
atLiNToS IIUTEL, NEW iOiiN-pRIIE REDUCED =
- The unierenei, Proprietor named
aud long established Hotel takes this method informing
patrons the hoase we'll the public rally
the Grst % price Dollars d,y
ts ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CLSIS.
The attrn'ion of strangers and others visiting the
or business pleasure particularly directed gbty
~ the location hebg situated In the heart the
the City, directly opposite the City Hail. oNlees and
A II NIIIFR
3 and 5 Beekman Street. Rev York July 25 Isa-IPIIm
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VIRGINIA HIANUEAGEUHED TOBACCO. e0s

w,o ,,,,.,.. By J. S. sYDN0R, -'-A'
~ - y, - shP to New Orleans, care DIVINITY SMITH.
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conseauense Of the death % y n.
style OF kEEN CiiLE5 BALDWIN, this Isy Dissolved Tie
surviving partners will settle the business concern
Al na-btei to the sill please forward and
make immediate payment and those having claims against
same, requested 20 present hem early
ra1ie to close the bgsintss possible.
lst July, 1851 KEEN, CIIILEs 4 BALDWIN
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Its-Ul--IFJ
IiotsEhEEpII,i HtRDWAF: AM FANCY GUODs
c. BERIiAN, Anpprisrs and W1o,esdle D,ulers ia
eD NoEAetcSnp NGTdirGre and FIary Goods
way " y Cutlery Silver and Plated Ware Japannery German
sEer and hiaHu!s Ware, imposition, EnAue!!ed Iron
low Ware ronEed Copper and Rass Goods Bathing Apparatus
nm Wool AMI Willow Ware Brushes Mats, Baskets, Eeirgera
tors sporting Tackle, etc. etc.
equs variety exea similar
tabment ~ the country and will he sold pces defy
petition.
The attention Of Houskeepcrs invite, to our
stock OF Goods and Prices before buying.
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offers TO the trad. favorable t-rrs large NJ
ana tPenii pAiiernsof FLOOR on CLOTHS Of his o, M
climate. N yIS ppiy>r
nh2S-Gn e Rn,i,,. Ill, u.
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a r's Ia, ie5t-rhe suosesib-r most T-.,.s,
~ pIhR Of goods o" n feeept
Itatsand Caps, Of every fashIonahIs st..
Boots and Shoes, do
travelling and Packiug Trunks
49,. Carpet Bags and Cmhre las
nh'vu Le peuscs hlnseu to sen On ,hs
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LoSD9H ,as large and choice

WTERY DESIRABLE RfsSIDENCE POH stLR--yor s,l,
and possession given ist September probably sooner
occupied by A. g. Lee
shs and clay s one Of the bes locations The city being
quite RETIRED and At the time within
Of busaes hansree Itis seldom such proper
market aud hut for the fact thsthe present
desires Church Hill, Il could ,urchased
20 teru,a apply apNf
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y wSEn AsS5sr, sShr ~ CAanii: N M,NUFAa!T0RY.-ED
SA osers for sale
ey os @ 10Th street sad Lower Ma, IaIy MA
and vrieS,i Nv s'o" and soft Soaps; Palm Rose Aons
uo' with general
Inc superiority OF his SOAP fo renepai ma
Is attested
has sain and S,asr Northern es MEAS brand
PaIs INC sssihs He has quantity Of besuiisaI
;Aseous 10 be country Merchants win adyan
actory. '''' nis prices VIII be found satis-
Nov lily
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Acampsie OF GRAss YIELD and GARDEN sEpn
20 which invite the attention Of farmers before purehas,u
elsewhere.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09
The Tubular Bridge.

Many Of our readers have heard OF the fa-
nous Tubular Bridge built across the Menai
Straits, in Wales, and we give from one Of The
capital letters Of the editor Of The New York
Observer the most intelligent and satisfactory
description Of that noted structure, we have
ever met with. He says: t.....
''The Tubular Bridge over the Menai
Straits, regard as the greatest mechanical
wonder Of the world; and if my admiration of
it had been great when reading the many and
graphic descriptions We have had Of it, my
wonder and pleasure were greatly increased
when ! came to see il. The cars swept
through the tube fifteen hundred and thirteen
feet in length, and we had no other sensation
than that of passing through any other covered
bridge; but as soon as we reached Bangor,
and the train passed, left it and let it go on
without me, while returned 10 study this stu
pendous work. The problem to be solved by
the architect was ihis-to build bridge, 1900
feet over an arm of the sea, SO high in the air
as to permit the loftiest mast to pass under il,
and without piers 10 obsruct il. The point on
the Straits selected for the purpose was fortu-
Eately provided with a rock rising from the
water, and nearly in the midst Of the Straits.
This was the base Of pier, but then the
bridge, without draw, must stretch 412 feet
to one shore, and 400 TO the other, and at the
height Of at least huHdred feet above the sea.
Mr.. Stephenson, the architect, devised, and
under his superintendence was executed, this
work, which promises TO stand an enduring
verance, under difficulties the most dshearten-
ing, and 10 ordinary minds insnrmonnable.
To the work he brought, as the first and chief
element Of success. his own genius and cour-
age, and 10 these he added 1900 men, for whom
cottages were built along the shore; as the la
Dor Of years was before them.
The bridge is to be Of iron, nothing else; il
is to hold itself up without an arch, and with
out steel cables to bind it to rocky shores. It
is TO be built on the shore, foated on the water
then raised perpendicularly; and stretched hur-
izontally from land TO land.
Can it be done! The world laughed, and
the wise men said ma, ii could not be done, and
il would fall of its own weight, fiji were done
The men Of science pushed on the mighty work
Plates Of iron We're riveted together, and a
tube, not round, as most people suppose, but
square, rather rectangular, being so feet high
and IA feet wide, was built; the labor Of this
army extended through four and half years.
Two millions Of rivets hold these iron plates
in their tenacious grasp, and the tubes weigh
no less than IL 1866 tons During these years
the shores presented the busiest and most ex-
citing scenes. Schools and churches were
bull, for the families gathered here. The arts
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Of life were drawn around tha so,,Io..o.,. .a
IT was as if new city had been saddeHiy
planted on the Straits Of Menai. Sickness ,.ss
rare, for the air is pure and healthfhI a.,
when it did come, and death with il, The cousb:
lations Of religion were not wanting 10 the az
ing or living. More We're born thah died.
The work went on, and at last was done.
Hydraulic presses were made 10 raise the
mighty weight, and inch by inch they rose, ill
10 three weeks from the time they began I'd asr
cend, they were planted on the lUfty pier and
stood sublime. They did not break of their
own weight. They did not bend. But would
they bear the pressure of train laundering
over this awful chasrn, or would the mass Gf
iron crush and fall into ruins, like a rent world
when the first train Of rail cars, with its living
bnrthen, should trust itself On the tteacherois
bridge.
The train was ready, but not with a burden
Of living men and fair women, 10 re-enact he
Norwalk tragedy, (an event that dishonors our
country 10 the eyes Of Europe,) but loaded
with iron and stone, to four times the weight
OF any train that would ever be required to pass
over The trembling structure: Mr.. Stephen
son, the architect, mounts The locomotive him
self, The engineer and solitary passenger. He
moves on, and reaching midway of the longest
tube, he arrests the train and pauses there;
that the heaviest pressure may at once be felt
and the grand experiment be tested once for
all. IL was not rash and hair-brained feat.
1t was the calm confidence OF a man Of calcula-
tiun, who knew what he was doing, and thar
he was safe. The sinking Of that long line,
with the Tremendous weight 10 which it was
there subjected, was less than half an inch
The experiment was tested. II cost FIVE mil
lions Of dollars, and was cheap al that.
walked through il, and then by flight of
narrow steps ascended 70 the top of il aud
walked out on the fiat roof on " hich the strain
comes, and when saw the power of those con-
catenated plates, it was impossible to have the
sensation Of fear, while felt sure the structure
will stand ill some commissioned nature shakes
the see and earth.
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5Sflis;4t;.fIllant:ptI!@ ;4;.I mp!



The Mormons are in great trouble concern
ing the savage Utahs. Brigham Young, Oct.
81, delivered great address at the Taberna-
Gle, Salt Lake City, on this subject. He was
sharp on the saints because they had not fol-
lowed his advice and built forts. He declared
that the Indian visitation was sent by Provi-
dence y to pdrify and sanctity the saints, and
prepare the wicked for their DOOM He spoke
thus
Now ! wish to say to you who are fearing
and trembling, do not be afraid at all for it
is certain if we should be killed off by the In
dians, we could not die any younger this is
about as good time as can be for us to die,
and if we all go together, why you know we
should have good company along with us;
it will not be lonesome passing through the
valley, which is said to have veil drawn over
it. If we all go together, the dark valley Of
the shadow of death will be lighted up by us,
so do not be scared. But there will not be
enough slain by the Indians at this time to
make the company very conspicuous in that
dark valley, ... ". -. ,l+
Again - lsfgt-ua5 I5-t I,t
There is mighty fearing and trembling in
the hearts Of many, know what men have
done heretofore, when they have seen the enc
my advancing--they have skulked; they were
sure to be somewhere else than on hand when
there was fighting to do. Although, upon
the whole, have no fault to find with latter
day saints, or with the elders of Israel, upon
that subject, for they love to fight little too
well.' faa
The Desert News apologies to his readers
very CURLY for the lack of interesting matter
in his columns, and tells them, When we
can give you anything better than President
nights to do it; when we cannot, take the best
you can get
On receiving intelligence Of the death Of
Capt. Gunnison and party, Gov. Young made
active preparations 10 recover the bodies and
lost property. Capt. Morris went TO the mas
saore ground and saw the dead bodies. The
party under charge of Mr.. Huntington, were
met by Mr.. Kincaid and they informed him
that all the lost instruments, books and notes
of explanation had been recovered by them.--
The Indians of Pauvan's band, with whom
they had talk, said the massacre was for re+
venge on account of the murder Of one of theft
tribe by Hildreth's party.
The saints are going on prosperously. ADJ
ditions are daily made to their numbers. The
walls Of the temple are going up. A wall is
talked Of round the great Salt Lake City,
which, says the News, will be entrusted to
the bishops Of the several wards TO execute
The legislature and The general conference
were in session. The conference has re-elec-
ted Brigham Young as president and revela-
tor, and twelve apostles, They have l8, ,ll4
population 1873 missionaries in other coun-
tries. Last year 904 white children were
born in Utah, and $50 whites died.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09
The Venom of the Serpent:

Austin Wiley is at augusta, keeping his
free-soil party ofa dozen members ofthe House
straight and employing his leisure in writing
his diatribes TO the Inquirer. The sort Of
stuff with which he furnishes his readers, may
be judged by the following extract from one of
his published letters. After announcing the
election of speaker and clerk, he adds -
"Thus the Pilsbury and rum party were en-
tifely defeated, and the House organized dur
ing the first day. 1t was not strange that those
old stagers, many Of them bloated by prolonged
meditaticns upon the rum Jug, and accustomed
10 poweF, Fought hard to avert their fate; nor
was it unexpected that wild cat fury glared
from eyes moisted only BY grog boiling over:
It only needed Cary to complete the scene.-
We missed him, and sadly for probably he
is never again to appear on the public arena:
Such men dt this day fall early. If the honest
peopls of Maine could once look upon that
clique, who under the cheating power of party
names, have been permitted to lead them, let
them be Gagged and carried ever the State, like
other species Of wild animals for exhibition;
and if they escaped the tempting bounty on
wolves and bears, ii would BE only because
they were Gagged, and we're harmless
This is the language Of mar who processes
to be minister Of the gospel Of peace and
good villa man who has been consetrated
and set apart by holy hands to the preaching
of that gospel, Now look at the above phra-
seoIogy. 1t would lead one almost to think
that the writer had been trying the contents of
the rum Jug of which he speaks: It is the
very cream Of grog-shop billings-gate, but per-
fectly characteristic of the foul-tongued SLAM
derer of Franklin Pierce. But why should
we complain! The gangrene Of a rotten heart
will work out to the surface; it thus obeys a
law Of its moral nature
Who constitute what he calls the Pilsbury
and rum party!' THIRTY-sEyEN THOUSAND
of Maine freenien Among these may be
found thousands Of worthy members Of his own
religious denomination. It is this great body
of voters, who are thus vilely libelled.
Personally this Wiley is unworthy of no.
tice. He has no sing lie attribute Of the gen.
tleman to commend him. We refer to him
only to show into what company treachery to
party will sometimes place men. This same
Wiley, in the same letter, says:
I" Mr.. Morrill, and his friends are inAexible
the Free Democracy are equally firm, frater-
nal7y cooperating tcith them, though distinct
body. The wings are hitherto nearly unit.
Thus the very pure Morrill, democrats Of
the House are fraternally coalescing with
the Free-soilers, and hugger-muggering with
Austin Wiley. So be it.; If they like such a
coalition, they have the right to crafty their
fancy, though we cannot admire their taste or
feel much respect for their democracy
land Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09
CHAPTER II.

All, Zeb, is that you r said good -natured
voice, in a familiar tone land a young man,
driving in rafting cart, drew up before the
gate, and followed the salutation with an
oath and an inquiry as to Zeb's being at
home, when there was such almighty attrac-
tlons abroad rt ..-..
Zeb came indolently forward, remarking
that his friend was insensible to that great at
traction as we'll as himself .-'
'Oh, Jehu!' answered the young man,
laughing boisterously 4 hope you don't ex-
pect was invited. Gracious me you don't
expect wood-chofper like me could get into
such place as Molly Blake's house & And
he laughed again, saying, 'Zeb, my dear
boy, how verdant you are !'eraaa Fa ,rarHam
The man in the cart was, as he said, a
wood7chopper-am most genial and amiable fell
low, Notwithstanding some buffetings Of adj
verse fortune-for he had been cast loose on
the world at an early age and had faced scorn
and hunger, laughing all the time. Y Come,
come, Zeb,' he said, seeing the moping mood
of the young farmor-'climb into nv coach.
allow me TO give you ap airing by the light Of
the moon. In with you can fight down
the bluest devils that ever got hold of chap.
We are apt to imbibe the spirit of whomso-
ever we associate with, and Zeb affected a
liveliness at first which he presently felt, and
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09

New USE OF WoRDs.-A CORRESPONDENT Of
The RrattTeBOro' Eagle tells the following sto-
ry of a witness upon liquor trial: How do
you know il was brahdys' asked the lawyer.
sWen,, replied the ready witness, i smellef
Of !, first. and tBen tCelconled about glass of
H., The unexpected verb wholly upset the
gravity Of lhe court, jury, and miscellaneous
,eople: and they were not at all assisted W
recovering their eqGanimity BY his further
testimony that the man who bought the brandy
drank oft himself, till he was quite salabri-'
o,,s
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09

SoFr. Let The man who makes up a
crooked face at every stroke Of wit or humor
,hatin attempted around him, and cries soft,
take off his glove and lay his relaxed FIST upon
the summit or his heavy head, and he will find
softer place there than he ever dreamed Of
Many people are always ready 10 cry soft when
ever they get new proof that some others
have better wit than themselves. They won't
laugh for spite, and Try 10 give reason for il
that will 60 down.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09
CHAPTER III.

II Well, Ruthy, wonder if Zeb has found
better place said Mr.. Sands, one evening,
about fortnight after the young man had
gone to seek his fortune.
II don't know. she answered, laying the
embers together. for it was cold enough for fire
now; 4 don't Know do wonder where he
is-bpt he will take care Of himself, III war
rant that
NJ I hope he will,' said Mr.. Sands 'but I
don't know. He was always a good boy-I
wish had not been SO hard with him.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09

A passenger on the mail boat from Louisville,
not in the habit Of 'indulgfng,' found himself
somewhat under the influence Of odd King AL
Being asked how he came 10 drink 90 mnchs
he replied, why, fact is. gents, (hicy the river
has got so low, (hiCj the captain has forbid the
use of water Us beverage, there is none to
spare
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-02-09

g The Brunswick, Ga, News announces
the arrival there of Mr.. Jewett, of Maine, to
prepare for the putting up of two steamers,
the machinery and woodwork of which are
now on their way from the North, in different
vessels. The steamers are to make Brunswick
their head Quarters. v +Hl
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-13

49, TOCt1s sAlE-ssO 900 Coupon Bond- OF the ,.r
PoatIon Of Lynchur, 50 years rum by
gina and Tcnnssse Railroad
nuAlly.
$4,000 Coupon bonds OF the Virginia
Company 20 interest payable half yearly
these which
OOO (and be sueD
works OF the Company, costing about ~ 100000.
$4,000 NchmOnd City stock, 81 maturity inter
est payable semiannusly sinking apart
payment OF this stock which will eStinSuish In 81
Persons having stocks to dispose would do
TO
more desirable heu will sell their account charging
commission.
To those wishing invest would
rally have hand the market
which will be sold te ms,
MORTON Noflca under CITY Hotel
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-13

T. w. PErTRNGILL q co. No. t2a Nassau Street. New
York aud O state street Hosou, such
ments with the best and most widely circulated Journals
United States and Csrads that they enabled
ins of time and to the Advertisers who
through them They select the be', papers Advertise
scuoui ths very lowest prices always keep interest
o. their Customers n view Merchants invited
them and salty themselves that these things
te9-ty-tPl
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GnEENWAY, mHOTIIEn a 20.

No. 10 Batclny street New York,
(Ncyf Street North ofNe dstor HouscD
IMPORTERS AND JOBDERS or DRY GOOpa
XAyE constantly receiving by Packets Steamers from
w Europe Of Desirable goods adapted the
wants Of the trade which offer prices
or approve paper payable at Bank.
As our long connection with the south has thorough
knowledge Of their wants enabled import goods
adapted to their sales and by importing them asord
to sell them low
All descriptions LINEN GOODS we are importing very
arFcly.
We have also at all times full stock Of the better
nestle Goods the whole making complete desirable
stock ia have before lad invite buyers
spect II. OnEENwAY BROTHER a co,
Ji2I-8m. (N) 10 Barclay ST., \ - Park Place.
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.ENT,
~ DisISdfch 0tfce,
tend to any and all bu-
ling and Hiring GU; Ne
.uying sll kinds Of Pro-
dsI7-dtf
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ny Goiiln q ,ppcTon, Auci..

ny'ioiiin d ipper-on Aucis.
NALUABLE REAL ESTATE TIE CORNER or CANAL
v Snd ih.Eir.ets, for sal" at auction,
VIII he sold on THURSDAY afternoon, 2sd March, s4 up
On ue premises, commencing at ~ o'clock. that valuable
ohtpc lIu f.' side Of Canasrr-,, running
10" feet % alley which
our brick dsen erected only few having
rooms exclusive of Kitchen This
dan'bes hili in very improv part OF the city.
Terms fourth cash, balance G. l2
neIotahe notes interes; added, secured by trust deed
nh IL GoDDIE APPERsoS.
- rLENDID FURNITURE FOR SALE AT
- AUCfOS-The subscriber Is declining housekeeping,
viii SELL NJ pgbi; auction TUESDAY the sSh Instant
o'clock the whole of his Household Kchea
stnE OF Dining Room and Paour Furniture, eompete hand
Recess and Mantle Glasses; Room and Stair Carpets
al Chamber Furniture A Also splendid Piano
Tie above Furniture is Of the best quality and has been well
TEhNs-A Ter slOO cash. fiOO, months
for approved endorsed negotiable
BENJAMIN DAVIS.
Lads who wish view the furniture respectfully
quoted to call On the day previous to the sale.
mht3 PI-ILTlM A DAyIs Aret
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rHNIiE I2s FnNNkFoRT STATE DI-THIl
6.N,hare.
|. nosHER, Secretary.

6,OOo ,hare. II, i,O6iTsO nosHER, Secretary.
az 60 ins being equal o f5D
The twelfth dividend will n addition
forms lc'pV' consequently share Obtain ARE.
or sl6,TOu sicrlirg. h,y. r...i- - ., .
This distribution established in lTSa -,
and safest
GEO will receive the above
will distinctly
forwarded to each shareholder. a, H.
''''''h'''''
One whole share, sio share, Pen and pl, K,;
Gl To- ,eI Ali sTTAa' htiNr:
following advantages given by TAXI ] and
shares .'-sr'sihk Az
,s INiS' a6 81, sS io S2 $50 iS 20
2OS do. J lI0A do. \ ' ''-NS N''''''
an fuses are to he had Of m n
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SANn pApEE

VoHN MCDOWELL Manufacturer of sand Papcr i2S Avenr
- ~ cor 9m st. All orders carefully aled and shipped
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GoocH A HARRIS Il

THoS- J. NANCE
ress will please copy the
this Office.
Nd RETAIL DEAL
h'yC CONFECTIOG.I-
of his Fancy S;cck Of
-. assorted stock he has
'ii's articles: such ss la
essiny do; Port Polios +;
IS too tsdious 30 name,
saei taste. Also, = lar.e
ed and Imitation Fruits,
IS and highly approved
lac most accommodating
rtunity Of returning his
orally, for their very Ii
Iing OF his part shall be
patronage. dr3-6m
q baltimore.
9N -, HicLEIas..i. TI,
combines the good nf all
:, (Sheiher AIiopaihic or
THE or ElectrOpai!Iic.
edicinr, IL is alrlost uni.
king the stomach with
Or. VI. ueems II but right
'ars fully aitrsts, that a
!, ',3iever name or form,
! at II diseases are Cara.
y the best known means
ieLdering the rem, dies
7
q this time some weeks,
dical Profession, are CIR.
'xchange ideas.