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The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
k0 The largest church IN Europe is

eW The largest church In Europe is
at St. Petersburg. 1t was begun in
l77l, and in twenty years two thousand
men had not finished the walls. 1t is
polished marble both outside and in the
pillars are Of one piece, fifty feet high
the base and capitals oil solid silver ;but
the greatest curiosity of all is wooden
box. constructed to cover it from the
weather.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

IHE WILL OF NApoLEos BosApAsr
Is to be carried into effect to some extent
by his nephew aided by the Treasury Of
France from which, 5000, 900 OF francs
are to be drawn for The purpose Of com.
plying WITH the requests IN the last will
oil the Emperor.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

b4f5- The Manchester American states
that the late attack Oh the President il
suggestive of the character OF the admin
istra,ion. Caesar fell by cold steel infer
nal machines were prepared for Eapo-
lson, s,lllettos sought Louis Philippe.
Our President is attacked with boiled
ssss,
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

ssJ- The Albany Register says there
are more than Sl,Ooo,00D now lying IN.
claimed In the Savings Bank Of the State
OF New York, some Of which has bcen
there filly years.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

GooE FOR THEM. = The two Missouri
ans who attempted to capture a fugitive
Save IN Chicago. few days ago, with
~. proper warrant, have been ordered
to find bail IN the sum Of $500, to answer
to charge Of an assault, with deadly
weapon with intend to xiii.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
THE RAIL ROAD TAX

Pdblis notice ID h,EsJs given 10 all r.raaar
WIG haze no. pa!a thes. Tai. load taA Tor !SS.
tna. II .he is not paid oa OF before the l5a
day VI Augga., the undersigned treasurer VI 81.
dAr coGns. 49,! proceed TO collect the same "
process Of law.
J. u. BELTS, Treasurer cedar county
~ AL persons who have Lot paid for lads
purchased At TAX aa.. via please svIus FORWARDS
All pay up.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

GOA little girl in Dayton. Ohio, fell
ffty-four feet down a well into six feet of
water. Her mother keard her cries, and
pulled her out by tho bucket-string, the
child holding on by her hands. In an
hour afterwards she was as lively as a
cricket.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

Saicids of a Young Lndy.-Mlss Jen-
ME Bear, a beautiful and highly res
pee,able young lady, Of Bristol, Wayne
county, Ohio, hung herself to a cherry
tree, with chain, on Saturday week.
She was disappointed in love affair.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

Some MORE iHisos WE SHOULD LIKE
TO ksow. ~ Whether The person who
stood upon ceremony has found any fall
ing of lately
When the lnaa who stopped up all
night, IS going TO take the plug QUIZ
Ii the invalid who was given over has
been handed back again!
When the philanthropis, who got up a
petition is likel y TO come down1
WHAT discount is given for cash by the
party who made an allowance for anoth.
er's feelings
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

A Saucy Saaotonss. Aunt, inquired
a medica prodigy of fifteen, fresh from
a lectur OF surgery,
"What do you TANK the most difficult
opperratloa 10 surgery =
'.Dou't nov, Cuarlcy -wha, -
Taking the jaw OF woman, answer
ed the opetul yoat.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

ass Laienl potatoes are selling in
the ST. Louis market al 81 80 by wnole-
sale, aud at 81 % per husnel b. retail.
The Know Notnlngs' caa't afford it.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

fs1 1t is computed that the Mormons
Of Great Britain number about 80 900, IN
Utah 80 900, AMI that not less than 40
900 are scattered over Iowa, Missouri,
Illinois, Wisconsin and other Western
States making in all 10000 belonging
to this singular sect.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
~ Inc Native kaatv N,tbt,,

% nc Native KNOW NotlIuys
lodge oil Padaeha, Ky, mas expelled Two
members for wearing noustaches which
are rank lorelgnisn. They talk Of try
ing some others Tor wearing Irish linen
i Exchange.
And the talk IS here, to forbid as
diet lllsa potatoes and krout. - Erpress.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

s"Have you any limb horn bon
nets z asked modest mss Of a shop.
keeper. Amy limb horn bonne;s l''-
Aay don't you mean leg horn e TIE
young lady was broaga, 10 by the proper
restorative.
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

HusDASD sos SALE. strong mind
ed matron, tired oil matrimony, publishes
the following advertisement For sale -
A COOL husband, warranted sound and
kind IN any kind Of harness, especially
in the matrimonial. He is Of handsome
figure and acton, and can trot his two
hables an hour easily; stand to the era
die without tirlng, never snufts at the
dishcloth, is not afraid of locomotives, no,
even those OF Germantown Railroad. -
He is smart traveller, and is in every
respect good family beast. The pres
ent owner being about TO emigrate to
California, the above property must be
sold without delay
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
LEGAL NOTICE.
10 .M. John Gnrrn,a ~.

YOU Will take notice that On the 10th A., =,
! April A. ID. 1884, there wsse6,cd fsJ OF
ONCE Of the Clerk Of the District Cnnr, ~ ~ he
for Cedar county and State of Iowa the ana
Of Wells spicer claiming of you the sum Q, s'a
dollar ana twenty nine cents, - money due sas
taxcxinterest and costa paid by said ns,;, ss .or
upon lot No. seven III in block No. eleven II'
in the town OF Upton 10 said county, raid IT, ~
interest and costs being the delinauencv ms
said lot for the year A. ID. 1852 and thai ,ai;a
has been issued and returned endorsed NV ~
sheriff "defendent not found" ana At tbs n s.Is
term Of said court, was continued with an LAY
for publication. Said petitioner further seehs :.
foreciose your equity of redemption and nv
right OF. yourself aud all other persons whomsa
ever to redeem said lot In accordance with ~.
statutes in such case made and provided ana ~" nv
have the deed given him By the treasurer ofs.is
county in the name Of the State Of Iowa, cor crm'
ed and made absolute by decree of the oorr;.
and unless yon appear on or before the 25th ,sv a,
Sept. 1854, and make defense to said clair ~.
fault will DO entered against you sn3 iad2lssn,
rendered thereon, and the prayer of said rs,i
toner granted. ]. W. CATIElL
n3slV.55 Cts.k OF Dts:r1ct f;o,.,,
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
EsFR.Il HORSE.

TAkES Up by John +. Cole, in piore.r
l. township, pcsyuae Grove, yellow hay
horse, with one white hind foot. iert fore iovL
white, few white hairs in his forehead, ana
about IS hands oh. nJl
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

YoUso Aars1oA. The following i.
from tue advance sheets Of the forth
coming Know Nothing Almanac"
Irish Mother-"Arrah, JOHNNY and
where have yer bin SO long r.
Naive Son Why, me and the res,
Of the boys has been licking an Irish-
man"
Mo:her-"Wai, ye spalpeen, till yer
daddy gifts home -yo'll be alter catching
il p
Son -"Oh, he be blowed !. That's the
man we've licked I"
Ext mother, with upraised eyes and
half smo,hered Och hone !''--while
sonny stalks off whis,ling Hail Colum.
bia
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
Boundtor SaltRiyer

I'HE Undersigned being about to escort Tn
Il coionzatienists up the above stream. ia 10.
sifous Of disposing Of all his effects In this eoun.v
consisting ofiands, horses, furniture. tenement.
wagons town lots, buggies, barns, lumber, har.
ness, de- &C., among which Ii the undivided !
OF qrs in acc L. tp79, rgl soath west ses
10, Up 80, re- 2-l60 acrs, north east sec Ia. Ia
80, re 3--lCo acres; and south west sec a. IN
81, ~ 2-l6o acres, this piece il all broken and
good water upon it,
Beln9 determined to sell out bag and bageaQ
will disposes or the above on reasonahle go
or cash or on time. f0~PnrehAsers will anntr
soon, az the expedition will depart In 4 fewweets
n57h CHART.E3 EWETIAND
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07
LSTR.i \ HORSE.

TAKEN UP by Samuel Long, jr,, ia
l. Upton ca the ASH dag OF Angus. lo54, =
large b.y harse, uine OF tea yesrs uld siIteeA
hands hj -l, black Laue ana tail, saddle and COZ
lar marh.-saia.e sad bri lie on wnen taken MP
Appraised At $50 before X. Al. Long ESQ.
j. w. CArlkiI.
Aug. ~ 1854 Gtg-sm Coaniy ei.rk
The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-10-07

s&@-lt is said the Appletons Of New
<. gave Col. Benton check for $50,
900 for the copyright OF his "Thirty
Years in the Senate" 1t must be the
iargcs, sum ever paid for an American
copyright.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

NOTICE.
YTNHE partnership heretofore exisungi this city, be-
i tween p G.. O'Riley and John s. Mitchell. unde,
the firm of O'RIey & MITCHELL is this day dissoivedsI
mutual consent. -1.-f' fr9
John s Mitchell, having purchased the interest Off
G. Riley is alone authorized close up and settles
business Of said firm. Signed
p. G. o'RILEY,
JOHN S. MITCHELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Commission and Forwarding =
USE.
JOSEPH MoaRIDGE,
.(Late Twche & Mogrdge,)
C.oNs iGSMGNTS And coMIIssioSs viii have
~ prompt and personal attention, and liberal ad-
raaees will be given when required, Consignments
or Bills of Ladng an hand.
Orders for the Purchase Of Lead, Grain, Hemp and
other Produce will be filed at the lowest possible prices
The Receiving and Forwarding of Merchandise and
rroduce VIII meet with especial care and dispatch the
lowest rates or freight will always be procured and the
expense of storage and drayage much as possible
avoided. .f f...
References.
s:::ss,:: e.: ! ~ ssss Co., St. 1..,.
DoAN, KING 81 Co..
4; II. B. =; fsmsSso knTsosD.. & B'0'' Louisville.
ELLIS t MORTON,
STRADER " GoRMAN,
HOSEA 81 FRASER, Cincinnati.
SPRINGER 81 WHrEMAN,
Z. D. GOODMAN & Co.,
J. w. BUTLER BRo.,
b. LKEcH IL Co., Pittsburgh.
WIN. HoLNEs& Co.,
f. & C. C.YARNALL & Co., l
MoRGAN, J. NJ. Buck g. MORGAN, ph;.a.,n.;.
B. b. CoMEGYs, fnh"ue'pn''
SHIELDS g. MILLER.
. Blow & MARCH, ..
C,uAs. A. wEreHr}
jos..s sss.s.Sa Lsr q CO.. Co.; Baltimore.
A. G.. FARwELL & Co.,
Howard. Son IL Co., D0S'o"'
T.C.TwICHELL& & CO., New Orleans.
have an open Policy Of Insurance, which willcove
all shipments TO my address, when advised by letter
mail or when endorsed bills Of ladng before. or
the time of shipment. JOSEPH MOGRIDGE.
mar9. '53..d&wly 81. Louis. Mo.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
LOST CORNER.

SHANKLlN'S OLD STAND. WATER STREET.
TOHN BURTlS. Produce Dealer wants 100 Pork Hsgs :.
10000 bushels good Corn. 20 coo bushels good oat
600 bnshel White Beans. Dried Fruits, DE.
Has for sale 600 bbls 30 Flour: 1000 bushels 6sSa
hnl4-H
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

MOHAWK VALLEY FARMERS, IN.
SURANCE co.
SCIOTA, NEW YORK.
CAPITAL, $16O. 200.
WELL AND SECURELY INVESTED.
Adaln6 Van Patten, James W. Pangburn,
Viii Rector. Charles III. Toll,
Charles u. Sanders, Harvey Vedder,
Abraham w. Toll Jasper Bell,
Isaac Vedder, Henry A. Bell
Nicholas Brooks, John s. Lansing,
Philip II. Derrick.
OFF GERS:
a. G; Van paten; Pres't Jasper Bell Secretary
Kenneth Hanknson Jun, General Agent No. 81 Greea
Street, II enton. y. J.
REFERENCES
Hon. S. ii. johnson, Co. Judge, Schenectady.
Jno. F. Clute, Sheriff, do.
t4 ID. y. Forrest, County Clerk, do.
Abran A. Van Worst. Mayor, do.
NJ. Myers, Ex-MayOr. do.
ID. Wright, Reco der Albany.
II. III. Van Dyck; Proprietor Albany Atlas.
Jacob u. Sanders, Esq. do.
Thomas Clark, ESQ.,, New York.
Applications will be received, and Policies issued by
the ersigned favorable any other nsu-
rance Office or Agency in the country.
iyI2-tf JOHN J. CHANDLER. Agent
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
Law PARTNERSHIP.

81 Law Evansville Indiana, associated Themselves
q. partners the praetice of the law and will contnus
practice this and adjoining eouRtes and in the
Supreme and District Court They design turning then
attention particularly to land law La shor; time they
will be prepared to give in few minutes, abstract
any lot in Evansville or its enlarge
ments orin Lauaseo, toyethe with their professioaa
mon a, Ia ths title ia .s1rsd ljy25- 5-dawtf )
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
.COOK.S FAMILY GROCERY

'COOKsS FAMILY GROCEHY.
1HE undersigned would respectfully to the
citizens Of Evansville that he better prepar
ed than ever to supply their tables WITH EVERY
THING CHOICE AND FRESH, in the line of Family
Groceries.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage received du-
ring the past year confidently expect continuance of
INV share trade, present additional claims
and shalt spare efforts to merit it.
am constantly receiving all the leading articles of
Family supplies, fresh ffom the country and shall keep
on all times Fresh Butter Cheese, Lard Eggs,
Poultry, Fresh Meats Dried and Picked Meats.
-ALS0-
complete assortment of Dry Groceries every de.
crpion. Teas, Coffee Sugars, Melasses, Flour, Feed
exc. Il
| Nv MARKET WAGON will deliver all good. 10 the
doors the purchasers promptly upon the receipt
their orders. Call and examine my stock.
| ZH. COOK,
oeto2 Opposite the Post Office.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
For Baltimore, Wash ng ton, PAilaael
phia and New York.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROl n :

From heeling to BALTIMORE and connecting with a
Washington Branch X. r. at the Junction, Qstely
called the Relay House,) nine miles from Bal.
simsre. and with the Philadelphia. vii.
mington and Baltimore X. n. to 'ti
Philadelphia. 49,
TINE great tunnels upon the new part ofths line are
i now fsly completed, and the whole road rs in snS
condition, presenting one Of the most picturesque and
romantic routes i'm the world The greates for the
safety passenger.is eoustantly exercised
by the officers and agents OF this COMPANY and there l.
saer road in the United States, notNithst pdps ths
reports Of and unscrupalous agents Of other
The new and splendid steamers OF the Union Line
from Louisville, Madison and Cincinnati, connect with
the road at Wheeling, and through tickets from these
places to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia DC.
may be had off, T. Morehead, the Levee at Louis.
Vile, the boats (ofthe Union Line only Lousvils
The steamers leave the wharf at Louisville daily 70
Wheeling where passengers and baggage carefully
The express mail train leaves Wheeling daily at half
past and arrive at Cumberland (2O1 miles) at
more t3e0 niles at day light next morning. In fun time
to connect with early Washington and Philadelphia
trains. making the passage through from Wheeling il
less than twenty hours, insludIBg stoppages,
Travellers will not fail observe that this 10 rHD
HxAprsr well one Of the most pleasant rouests
Baggage checked through any ofhe Eastern points
without charge Passengers and baggage aretrsnsfer
red the for Washington the Junction. and fop
Philadelphia, at Baltimore, wi hout charge Trav
elers allowed ample time aid opportunity at ala
points to obtain their meals.
Through tickets from Louisville to Baltimore with
the privilege oflyng where the route) Sl
washngto sII so: Philade pha I2 to New YORK
s4 To be had above only. he rail fare alone
from Wheeling TO Baltimore % 50 to Phiadelphaey
Washington 50 J0)
While the water is low in the Ohio light drauent bat
swift steamers wlii keep up tie connection between
Cincnnatiand Wheeling. Passengers may also leave
river at Cincinnati and rsach Wheeling by the way or
railroad Columbus and GAINESVILLE and stages thence
TO Wheeling. For this route passengers buy thrc-gh
tickets in Cincinnati, and leave there or "A O'Clock
A. daily. go ..-I-'
TPFreighs 10 all Eastern points. by this safe direct
and speedy line (Which to immense
busness will be taken as low b. any other route All
property carefully handled and delivered in good order
Inquire as above. VIM. PARKER, lls.
jy2J-Iy General Superintendent, BALTIMORE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

r. w. Sloan. 121 Broad ST. New York.
Scott & Co., Toledo.
Us. Chenoweth & Co., Cincinnati, 20
This Is one ofthe oldest best established and most r0
liable lines of transportation in the country and sole
Agents for this section, we authorised TO give
through receipts for freignts to and from the East,
low guaranteeing against charge
on the route.
aug9 LEWIS CRAY. Agents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

ITPassengertrain leaves Evansville every morning,
at o'clock, Sundays exceped) arrive at Vincennes q
l0i o'clock A. NJ, leave Vincennes at o'clock p n;
arrive at Evansville Al =. NJ .
y@The Accommodation Train leaves Vincenpes atv
O'Clock A. M: arrive at Evansville at III A. NJ leave
Evansville at p NJ; arrive at Fincennes ats r. NJ.
All freight will be forwarded by the Accommodation
Train To inssre the forwarding Of eght the day Of
its delivery at the Evansville Depot. must be delivered
at, or before III o'clock A. Nj and at Vneennes il
be delivered at or before O'CLOCK, the evening Of
the previous day. SAMUEL HALL,
jan2s-tf PresiSeu1
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
INCORPORATED 1sl0.-CHARTEN PERPETUAL.
Asthori Capt. $3.50 Capt. $3.50 900.
THIS long established and well known Institution
i has transacted most extensive insurance business
,ry years. throughout the United States
and the British North American provinces. Ii has aimed
public confidence by honorable and faithful
ullment of its contracts and the of property
are assured that all fair claims for loss under its policies
will be liberaily adjusted and promptly paid. Public
Buildings Manufactures, Mills, Machinery, Dwelling
Houses Stores, Merchandise. Household Furntnre
the stocks while in port. &c. &C., will be
insured at rates as low asthe risk will admit The fol-
lowing gentlemen constitute the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
II. HUNTINGTON, President.
ALBERT Day, CALVIN Day,
JAMES GOODWIN, Jon ALLYN,
CHARLES BOSWELL, john p. BRACE.
HENRY kESEy, CHARLES j. Russ.
CHARDES TAYLOR, Secretary.
CHRrsrorHER G. LYMAN. Assistant Sec'N.
III PApplications for insurance may be made to
ALLEN C. HALLOCK, Agent,
| Main street, nearly opposite the Bank,
decs Evansville. Ind.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21

THE undeFsgned having become the successor 10 the
the same as heretofore. '. = 80.
Thakfa to the friends OF the late firm for former pat
ronage ne soiies continuation of their confidence and
business. His Wharfboat at the river is one Of the
largest sze and noted for its capacity And alss hav-
ing ample Warehouses on Water street. well q
mammoth Warehouse in OF construction the
Canal and convenient to the Raroal Depot his facili
ties for the receiving storage and forwarding Merehan
die and Produce via River, Railroad and Canal are
very complete.
He is also prepared to make cash advances on all pro-
duce property consigned TO him for sale or to be ship
ped to his correspondents in New Orleans Eastern
cities. (octl6-tf) JOHN S. MITCHELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
G.. M.-GRIFFITH.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
HarIWar and GntIerY.

Hardware aud Cutiery.
glAS iust rsesiveI fall aud com ,lete stock OF 70
i reign md domestic Hardware. Mechanics tools aa1
BIdiny NIteri ais. Merchants Mechanics, and other
sre invited examine his stock at
apeclfd&w TIE slGYo rHE NIL saw.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
SOME THINGS CAN BE DONE As
WE4L As OTHERS.

WE'LL AS OTHERS.
THE undersigned take pleasure in announcing TO the
i citizens OF Evansville and surrounding country that
ney have opened SHOE STORE AND FACTORY, on
Main street, between Second and Third whore one OF
Doth Of the propretors can be found al all hours
One of the rm has Just returned from the East with
large supply ofthe latest sly of manufactured work
all kinds which the will sell and Their stock
of Leather and Findings is Of the finest and quality
and selected with great and with desire
toplease all. HART d FELkER.
H. B-The atte nton of the Ladies and Children Is re-
spectfully invited to our assortment and prices.
III All rip. repaired, free charge, ofwort bought
at our esiablishm. mt. (decl9) II. 81 4.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-21
RAILROAD LETTING,
g. -

DROPoSALS will be received at the Offcc Of The
Company, in the city OF Evansville, Indiana untIi
g O'Clock r M of "Wednesday. the 18th day of Febru.
ary 1854, for the Grubbing Grading and bridging OF
that part of the first Division of the EVANSVILLE in,
DiANAPOIlS AND CLEVELAND STRAIGHT LINZ
RAILROAD, extending from Evansville to the crossing
OF the Chic and Mississippi Railroad IN Dayiess county,
dist Ice of fifty -four miles.
The work will be divided into Sections Of about one
mct ch and proposals will be received for one or more
sectio ',or for the whole line. r.t- ...|- -
Map Proles and Specifications will he ready for the
exam on of bidders and after the first of Fsbrua.
and Necessary information given on application 70
IL. &. oore, Chief Engineer. - ...- II
.. II. SMITH, President.
w. CARPENTER, Vice PresN
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1854-04-16
ENCORE UN BEAU Trait DAMS
FaE FRANKLIN.

Ccltc popnlacc de Franklin que toue
Ia prcsse de Ia Louisiana a 4litrle a $
jnstc tire, il y a peinc qneiqncs mo's'
p,nr sou inhnmanitt, Went i.accompIIr
On no,ycl actc plus harharo ct plus IN
justef encore que cclui qui exeitait nasne-
re l'indignation dc tous les bons cito-
yens. a@see
Tn negre ttait eondamne mort.
L'exec,lton dcyait avoir lieu Ia semaine
derniere. A force de rccherches, lie
sheriff await cpfin trove IN hommc as,
seq malhcureux pour jouer. TfeyennaM
qnciqnes piastrcs. le role dc hourrean,..
1.c negre fat pendu ct lc sheriff pour
sauye earder les johrs de celui qni hi a.
wait epa1 gne i, tliste bcsognc, ecroua
fexecuteur.
"A i'entrec de In mutt, une masse fu-
rieu.e d'hommes tout aussi mistirables
';.u moins que celni .qn'ils voulaient cha
tier, penetre dams la prison, sc saisit
dc l'cxecntcur. l'obligc sous lie louet
pareeurir les racs dc Franklin. Le
malhenreux est tant sbattn, tant iouette,
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1854-04-16
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HlSTolRE D 'UNE GLACE.

zen snis desole, mais l'intefet de la
vsrite m'oblige a declarer que Ia pre-
'nieFe scene dc eette ediiante hisloire,
sonsre modestene Mt chez un barber
de esv'llage. Nous venions de iaires nne
promenade pedestre dams les enyirons
de far's, ct avans de rentrer en- vile,
un dei nos camarades cut la fantaisie de.
Sc faire raser, triste necessi.e a laaaelIe
In plupart des hommes ,ons la faiblesse
de se soumet,re Nous trayersions u.
ne des plus hambles bourgades echelon-
nees, CONNIE des postes avances. sur les
'bords des routes lqui aboutissent i Ia c,~
pitale. Unsplata barbe en- fer.blanc
Sc baianeait en- grinGant au.dessous d'u.
netboutique peinte en- bleu.r-Les perru-
qaiers ssont voues M bleu Nous pene-
frames dams Ia bontiqne le patient sc
mil entre les mains du Figaro de Zen.
droit, ct je faisais les plus douloureuses
retiexions sur ce supplice volontaiie et
!aotadien de In barbe, lorsque je fus
aislfaltl de ma preoccupation par uIl ge-
.nissement plaiatif.
Jc promcnai mes regards autour de