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SAMUEL l.. CAvEHLY.

NNHoLEsALE DEALER in Blooms Painted Pals and Tubs.
wv Wood and Wl,s Ware, Baskets M<s. COTdles TWine
"iesns; Matches ac 9Oi G.eenseh street, New York.
fe@a-iy tvisl
SCHIEEEELIN BROTHERS & co., WHOLE
- sALE DRUGGISTS New York, have removed to No liO VII
liam street. corner of Beekman.
Importing the leading DRUGS from ihe original markets both
in Europe and the Fast Indes English
Gals, Perumey, Tooth Nail Hair Gloves
straps Paris and Trieste sponEes Cork &c
the most reasonable
mall will receive their best jc's-I2m-tvssl
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RJOTICE.-The 0rm OF NANCE a uOoCH dissolved OF
lN the LIST insn by mutual The Of the late
will used by either o parties for the
closing their late business. THOMAS J. NANCE,
January 2nd, 1854. ID. p G00CU.
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FENHE EAGLE MANTFACTTRING COMPANY
hIHiyiefhTs and Cr Er sac re tlolsiay deit-IJls
Gcis, discount Jr.m te Trfcs Gf FORhTGS GUODS-
RICH siLh BRoC and ooToIINFs in great variety
OF PsIn' and eouhnNton OF Cnors all
CONFINED TO OUR OWN SALES entirely ner article f
Furniture Upholstery k which combines greatest amount
OF buRthTT and ucHSEs found article
These Goods made by and the only Goods
Of that mAnufacturs offered Dealers
examine these Goods before Purchasing
- OFFICE 90 TsE Co, No { PARK PLACE, n. Y
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S5fIa "a sSHS6 = i. yeero 70 qLD boiST, PoRzS
Iis PEcK Captain John Davis, havisg uoJ,yyo,. .,I,
eYerhaung, VII on SATURDAY next, the iTh n.ta,
er resnlsr run on the river between this M. Atv -
natns the wharf at Roeke,i every Saturday Tuesday and
suis mornings Al 5 oelrck- A. NJ tourhnS
All The regular tndnrs going rr,Hrnns -" NJ
"eais ." cts
i.l5 n u.,,.
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PuTNgy. WATTS A PUrNEy.

a ErNA AND PROTECTION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
N or HdRfF0RD, COHHRCTyCUT-dgency at Rich
onTese Companies continue TO Insure against loss
age by re Dwelling Houses Furniture Manufacturing Establish
nent Merchandise all kinds of nsusbe property,
most able which these
tain on ues taken at the Agency will bo adjusted with
ness aud nbeTaity. II. BALDWIN, Agent,
ja90 No Main street
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Ink GREAT PtANO AND MU-IC tcsrA IIsIistHN1
HORACE WATERS,

,isfJ HrnnuNNuY, Now York.
INhE BESr AND MOST IMPROVED PIANOS AND MHIO.
DkoNs T. GiLBERr Co.'S Worlds Far Premium Piano
with or without the B3lan frame. and ecuisr
scales The eIt 81 these in.irumens Is too well
further eonnendaton GnnEsTs BorpoIR elegant
sumsnt Tor msli rooms HiIiEr CUHsoSs PI,xns
established firm OF Hxs Co. being sole agent for ali
the above Planes oGer them any
HORACE Warrhs Piasos
great power OF tone and elasticity Of touch 333
Why IL The largest depot for Musical
Try anordng Opportunity for selections had
hsI Pianos at great bargains Prices
ed
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hL Broadway Publishers OF Muse-and Dealers Wholesale
aud retail In Pianos helodon Muse-Agents
hrated Roan Grand and other Pianos aet Davis
CO. ostonwhose Pianos considered superior
ueat bargains In New York Pianos,
Melodeans Music supplied whoes rates
BERkf GORDON, Successors to Berry, 291 Boadway-
Pianos @ let.
p g. H. d. Co.'S ROan Piano. have the iates, Improved
yoicing. oc2S-ly-tM1
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EsTABIESIIED. 1911.
TTocHEsrER SCALE WORKS, AND Iron SAFE MANUFAc
NJ TORY.
Coal, Hay, Dormant, Platform and Counter SCALES.
Railway Suspension SCALES.
new and beautiful model locomotive Lamps. Bells
Ter fresses Baggage Bsrrows Warehouse rTGck
FIRE- KING SAFES.
Free from dsmpness. against They have heen
TEsIEp and Won the Safes OF made
SALE RooMs-I66 Pearl street, New YORK
- DURYEE A FORSYTH.
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me ei that ,hi. prope'y decided trustees In trust
aehs me District Of Columbia the Of the
W e'ery shsrehc'dsr receiving Daguetreo,ypc 1ot sa
vac Seiy hhest quaity elegantly eased high char
aeter ai position Of those
rcpltaton and ba'nes Of Mr.. whilehurs: he irr,
suA''I's uAt every ironis Of this
ana ATTN ay Performed as the petares taken vii
bs uhbaei aucng Gseri-s capable Of proiucn uo
sold. ---A' s4lalSs viii DC
Certificates may obtained at sLApEGg,KyRs S 'yan
i-@' PNs'p pJ enC!OS-
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MELODEONS.

Goodman n BadwIn'. Patent Organ Mriodeons, with TWO
BANS heys-a sweet and
10 ft D. H. w. SsrHs ceke' rated MeopEoSs, MAHrfss
hmirhd duiI,Rs, Brosh nsrps Fiutinas yons Brass In
uumeh Ac ae Desers supplied with Pianos
staetoy prices i2S per cent discount to Clergymen
MUSIC.
This list comprises the products
aud European eontnenis ands receiving
uob y al extensive publication O the
OF The day Dealers ia Music Teachers
purchase any music published make
uhue supplies ni Mr. wArEs'
srest call forward their orders, any part
the Union or Canadas, postage free.
aP}-d3m-IPl HORACE WATERS
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EsTAHi.IsIIED, rs.

seHEL ADVERTISING house. So S,s.,
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2nd January, 1854.

cheerfuy recommend the firm Of dooCH HARRIS TO
the favorable consideration Of my friends.
End January lS5t.-Iu TH0S }. NANCE.
~ The yneiburg vrginan and Express will copy the
above for two weeks aud send account TO this office
AIEw STOCK OF TRUNKS.--we have just received
lN stock OF superior Travelling Trunks Some
them convenient ana Of them
made Of the beat sole ear and the best Trunks
think that be found in vgniA Also large lot OF superior
Bellows Valice suitable Buggie
Of good thick leather large Assortment Of
We invite friends and before
buy We intend keep the hes, articles in line without
regard 10 cost.
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II GUANHt AND nt CoFfbk, prime quality; Tanners
oi Sugar 10 bbs; Sugar House Msa,ses; or sSie by
Jefs DAVENPORT, ALLks 90.
"ET PERUVIAN GUANo.-5o tons Wet Psruvisa
w auano, on consignment, for sale very vby
fa'-u Ike CO, on the dock.
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y NEW CsN7ON-ACCOMODAIioS 1cfY>
DAY LiSEThe Sdbseribers will CONNIE nee
cunning their boat PIOUGHRoY. Ro C,an.b
.Nr.n RICHMOND and NEW CANTON. card inst Tas,.,
'h ttst Inducements
=" 'e travelling public; all night
E,I' ahnY ieayiug the toat piaees the ay tIn.
sase EichSOsD 81 A NJ. raesiays Thur@.,,. snd
arriving In New Canton at NJ same dsy
hstuFtnR-LeRye NEW CASTCE. ~ A. NJ on Mondavs w,
day - ' - : T. al OF the same
BOY =, Edmond - - " '''s
nysS 2tssS On 9TH street. opposite Me-: M,Ishss.e
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KIT OK LEAsEThs Hotel situated In ~, go. ts...f
" me y and having been recently Thoroughly r..s SI
~, So oeng on Main and Wall ami within o6r xs,.
linz sn1Ss . Danyi. and Central Railroads. In direct
sleeping paroses with dining room n wh.h 80
To- ~ T noGaied large spacious efie. sn.h,r
anu onaTu room IN contiguous position s.L, .s.h,,Dh
s las as !. natural been heretofore hv
80 -. si our city being rltst n. lo-;
mes v ~. centrally and s to the Ln.i
n, nsua,e With its doubt If veil ren,
.ts VIII De equal TO the best eps
mousse ana equal TO
on Az street which we'll kept the proa Of Hhich
Make immediate application pr ,snt VIII be low
nyi6 or-SAhIN DAVIS,
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toI. OF The EAGLE FOUNDRY, No. ITO street Albany
M y, ous, 70 ne sae nny d,ns, varieties OF Cooking
and FIRE Place Hoo~ Ware Pnn and Muslin ketiie
ssw rams se teh Bowls sinks, Pumps Clay
hAees agricultural Kettles, Water Coolers Also ei,
new and improved "Damond Ranges Air ~
and Portable Furnaces. - ''
Terms hsrai
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"
ogece-tfort BaAdHg SiocIos War,5e...
w give prompt attention u he OF Tobaeco wh..,
sns. a and hope by strict attention 70 their bn
generally e'' "ends And the public
house. ''' '-'e iA'PSctoF al seabrook's Ware
mmi PuGH late Of carisvi Meckienburg county. vs.,
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NEW YORK ADyERTIsEnEyTs.
EMOVAL.
CABINET 5EamsEMNIIImE, 5asEHNs T. 90 hsekmnn ST.,

CoRNER or GoLD STREET ''
LARGE and assortment Of Paror Roo,
ana chamber FURNITURE In suits oth.rwse ed
sire supply Of his celebrated ~ - ''
PREuIUU AND CoTTxG. BEDSTYsDs,
constantly or hand, with MATTRAssHs sPKiNG BRps BoI
sIERs, ard PILLOWS TO H. ' "
ue!e Ia his line at reasonable rates. "
wM. q GARDINER, co Beetmsn street
Corner of Gold tfret N.s York
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11
LEWIS & GRAY, Agents.
NOTICE..

tHE partnership heretofore exisungi this city, be-
Il tween p. G.. ORiley and John :. Mitchell, under
the firm of O'Riley & MITCHELL is this day dissolved By
mutual consent.
John ;. MITCHELL having purchased the interest OF p.
G. Okey is alone authorized to close up settle
bu.ness of said firm. Signed;
p. G.. O'RILEY,
JOHN S. MITCHELL.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11
G.. M..GRIFFGTH.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
u mud

SIAs iad r.c.iysI fliI AMI ,ete stock OF TO-
reign "a domestic Hirlwars Mechanics tools and
Biiiay Nat sri rs. Merchants. Mechanics, and other
ar.invitsl to ex1 uine his stock at
.o.JtfINs rIE SIGNOF TIE MI SAW.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11

GRANITE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Utica, ". Capital, 100000.
GEO CURTIS. Pres't. &C. GROVE. Vice Pres't
WM III. DEDRICK. .Sec'y. TIM. O. GRANNIS, Treas.
J. FL lNCIS BATES, Genr Agt
TIME undersigned continues 10 receive applications
and Issue Policies. favorabc terms as any re-
spOnsble Office in the West For tae high standing and
responsibility of the above Company reference Is made
to Nessrs. Bcmcnt N Niee. aud Als IL Howes, Evans
vile. mys1Iy HENRY &. .GWATHMEf ,Agt.
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BUSINESS CARDS.

Toyy C. DEvEREUX, Ja., Wholesale and Retail
81 dealer in Wall Paper. Fire Screens. Window Blinds,
Teasters. Wrapping and Roofing Paper Lamps rhosgehe
Gas etc.. ec., Main street, between First and Second
.t,..f. laugl0 ly
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
IvcoR poR .rED I5l0.-CHARTER PERPETUAL.
4uthori ted CapV S?5O O000SW6serbed CaPi l5O,o 900
rlHIS long established and well known Institution
l. has transacted most extensive Insurance business
for ore forty years, throughout the United States
and the British North American provinces IL has aimed
secure public confidence, by AN honorable and faithful
ulImen of its contracts; and the owners of property
are assured that all fair claims for loss under its policies
will be literally adjusted and promptly paid. Public
buildings. Manufactures, Mills Machinery, Dwelling
Houses, Stores, Merchandise, Household Furniture
Vessels the stocks while in port. DC, &C., VIII bt
insured al rates rs the risk will admit. The FOL
lowing gentlemen constitute the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
H. HUNTINGTON. President.
ALBERT Day, CALVIN Day,
JAMES GOODWIN, JoB ALLYN,
CHARLts BOSWELL, JOHN Z. BRACE.
HENRY kENEY, CHARLES j. KISS.
CHARDES TAYLOR, Secretary.
CHRISTIE .uER C.. LYMAN, Assistant Sec',.
NPApp licalions Tor insurance may he made to
ALLEN c. HALLOCK, Agent,
Main street, nearly opposite the Bank,
decS Evansville. Ind.
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or bate more, Washi ng ton. Pin hiladel
phfa and New York.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD ID.
From Wheeling to Baltimore and connecting with the
Washington Branch X. II. ut the Junction, Qately
called the Relay HOuse,) nine miles from Bal
timer. and with The pb Iodolnbia WiI

- 10
Washington Branel, X. r.. al the Junction, Qateiy
| called the Relay HOuse,) nine miles from Bal
| timere. and with the Philadelphia. vii.
| mlDgton and Baltimore X. X. to
- Philadelphia.
TTHE great tunnels upon the new par, ofthe line ara
| Il now fully completed and the whole road is i'm fin q
condition presenting one of the most picturesque and
romantic routes in the world. The care for tho
comfort and safety of passengers constantly exercised
by The officers and agents of this Company there is
no safer road in the United Stases notwithstanding III
reports ofnerested aud unsorupuous agents of other
routes 10 the contrary.
/ The and splendid steamers of the Union Zine
from Louisville, Madison and Cincinnati connec, vim
The road at Wheeling and through tickets from these
places to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia &c. !.
may De had OF j. T. Morehead the Leyee, Louis.
vile orthc boats ofthe Union only) at Louisville
The steamers leave the wharfa Louisville daily for
w where passengers and baggage are carefully
The express mail train leaves Wheeling daily at half
past A. NJ, and arrive at Cumberland (20I miles) nj
r. NJ. and allowing two hours there arrives in Baiu
more t3eo niles at day light morning in full time
To connect with early Washington and Philadelphia
trains making the passage through from Wheeling in
lessihan twenty hours, including stoppaees
Travellers viii not fail To observe that this is THE
the East.
Baggage checked through to any the Eastern points
red Washing ton at the Junction, and for
Philadelphia, at Bau vi bout extra charge. Trav
points to obtain their meals.
Through tickets from Louisville to Baltimore. with
the privilege Ofyng any where on the route slI:
to Washingto Sll 50: to Philao elpa To- New York
s4 To be had as above only. e rail fare alone
from Wheeling to Baltimore is So So Philadelphia or
Washington 50 56)
While the water is low in the Ohio light draught bu
swift steamers will Keep up tie connection between
Cincinnati and Wheeling. Passengers may also leave
river at Cincinnati and zach Wheeling by the way Of
railroad to Columbus and GAINESVILLE and stages thence
10 Wheeling. For this route passengers buy through
tickets in Cincinnati and leave therea or II o'clock
A. NJ daily.
IT Freghts TO all Eastern points, by this safe direct
and speedy line (Which is prepare do immense
busness) will be taken aslow by any other route. All
property carefully handled and delivered in good order
Inquire : above. WM. PARKER,
jy25iy General Superintendent, Baltimore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11
THOMAS CONYNGTON,
JOIESAIE ANn RETAIL BOOKSELLER AND

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSELLER AND
STATIONER.
VVTOULD respe tfully inform his friends and the pub
w lie generally. that having purchased OF Messrs.
Rathbone c Wheeler, their entire stock of Books IL
Stationery he has owed his Book store to the stan
lately occupied them in No. Fosters Block, corner
Of Main and First Streets.
The additions made to his stock enables him to
offer TO his customers larger aud better assortment
than has ever before been brought to this market; con
stng in part Of Miscellaneous, School, Medical and
Theological Books, Writing. Printing. Wrapping and
Fancy Paper, a, Foreign IL Fancy Stationery Of all
kinds All OF which will be sold. Wholesale aad Retail
at Cincinnati prices fact to which he would call the
attention country merchants, dealers teachers and
thers being confident he make it to their interest
90 purchase of him. aug 25-f
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JUST RECEIVED--GENUIN BRAN DS
600 Oldlong Havana Plantation;
Os\BlJU 5000 La Jesefne Landers;
10 900 La Bainos Jana Princpei
10000 Cuba principe;
10000 Wandering Jew;
5000 La Rosa Regalia;
5000 La Lenerita Havana Capadores;
IO,O LA Jicotcnae Regalia;
5000 La Union Lanorma;
90 600 Cuba Skies;
80 Doz. genuine Scasarlatti: turkish S. iobacl
30 Boxes Of the finest brands Virginia Chewing
Tobacco to wit Holland, May Queen, f. Gallo, Davis
Wills, etc.
Also constantly hand, all different sizes of our own
manufactured Cigars, out of Havana Cuoa ana Ameri
can Tobacco all kinds OF our own manufactured Smo-
king Tobacco Snufs etc. which we ohern holesae AT
the lowest prices. .u,o,n,n
O. O.SHAEFEER & SHREDDER,
Main Street. bet. lst 81 I'd corner oil the Alley
aug26
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OLD ESI IABLISHED
SADDLERY HARDWARE T. HOUSE.
WILSON & HAYDEN,
Il and 10 Columbia street, Cincinnati, Ohio. .

HAYDEN IL WILSON,
III Main street, Saint Lods, Missouri,
Importers and Manufacturers OF
Saddlery and Coach Hardware, Carriage Trimmings
Saddle Trees, Hames. Hog and Calf Seatii z,
and all other Leathers used BY
Saddlers and Carriage
Makers.
WE take this opportunity OF returning our thanks to
w friends and customers. who have liberal ly
paronZed for the las. ten years. and assure them
that pains shall be spared for the future TO insure
continuance ofthcr yors andfo the supply of cheap
and full of Goods in line for which we
possess facilities superior to any House East or West.
Our English goods purchased To the best ad. an
tage in Birmingham, by Mr.. d. s. Hasluck, one oil e
late firm Z. Wilson & Co., and imported our
selves, thereby paying but one commIssl0h- we are
also manu- featuring many of our goods AT
burn Sing Sing, and have lately etaoisheu mouse In
Newark, v. J., for the purpose oil ana
purchasnr the finer qualities OF plated Saddlery and
Coach Ware and Patent Leathers whlch Is under the
of our p HAYDEN. We have also Curry shops
in This cty i'm which finish the greater part of the
Stir,inr Harness and Brides sold by us.
0nr Hog and Calf Seating, Fair Bride, Bag Leah-
or Sc are manufactured exclusively for us by Mr..
- Woore who is well known the best Fair Leath-
er Tanner in the West.
With these advantages fatter ourselves that we
Guarantee friends and customers the best and
ssorment of Goods to be found in the Western
country would respectfully request them TO call
on us purchasing elsewhere, now reeev
ing the largest and finest stock offered in the West
tanl0-3md&w WILSON IL HAYDEN.
fCiseinrdt Gas,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11

DEMEyT & VIELE, wholesale Groeers and dealers in
more streets mh21-lyl
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TRANSPORTATION.


+. W. Sloan 121 Broad st. NewYork
Scott 6 Co., Toledo. f-'
j. :. Chenoweth & Co.. Cincinnati
This is ofhe oldest. best established and most 70
liable lines of in the country; and as sol
Agents for this section, are authorised 10 rive
through receipts for freights and from the East
very low rates guaranteeing against any charge
on the route.
aug9 LEWIS & GRAY Agents.
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LAW PARTNERSHIP.

Vls g. JONES and JAS. T.. BLYTHE, Auornies NJ
81 Law Evansville, niana, associated themselves
as p-ctice OF the law, and Will continue
practice this aud the adjoining countes and in the
Supreme aai District Court They design turning THEN
attention particularly land law. In short time they
will DO prapared to give in few minutes abstract
she title to almost any lot in Evansville or its enlarge
ments in L1masco, togehe with their professiona
MON AZ !, /, ,titl, If .,ir.I ljy2j-dawtf! !!
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11

The undersigned having become the 10 tho
house and business of oRey 81 Mitchell, will continue
the same : heretofore.
Thankful to the friends of the late firm FOR former pat
ronage he socts continuation OF their confidence and
business. His Wharf-bo at the river Is one OF the
largest size and noted its capacity. And alse hav
ing ample Warehouses Water street, as we'll as q
mammoth Warehouse in course or construction on the
Canal and convenient Railroa Depot his facili
ties for the receiving and forwarding of Merchan
dize and Produce via River, Railroad and Canal
very complete.
He also prepared to make cash advances all pro.
duce property consigned To him for sale be ship
his correspondents in New Orleans
cities. (oetlcu) JOHN s. MITCHELL.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-28
Tho Olive Tree,

There is something very graceful ana
beautiful in tho appearance OF the olive
tree. The leaves bear some rcseH'
blance to those of the willow, only they
are more soft and delicate. The flowers
arc as pretty as the leaves. Atiirst they
arc of a pale yellow; but when they ex,
pand their four petals, the ins'des Of
them are white, and only the centre OF
he flower is yellow. aa
! The wild.olive grows in Syria, Greece
and Africa. The cultivated one is easI.
" reared in many parts of the south Of
Europe. Where olives abound, they give
much beauty to the landscape. Tusca'
ny, the south of France, and the plains
Spain, ale tho places of Europe in which
the olive was first cultivated. The swee,
oil of our tables is pressed from the o..
i've.
The growth Of olives and the manu-.
(acturc of,he oil affords 4 considerable
employment to many of the inhabitants
of France and Italy. In ancient times
the olive was a tree held in the greatest
vencra,ion. The oil was employed IN
pouring out libations on the altars ofthe
gods while the branches formed the
wrea,hs Of the yictors ut the Olympic
Games. The Greeks had pretty and
instructive fable in these mythology, on
the origin Of the olive. They said that
Neptune, having dispute with Minerva
as to tho name Of the city of Anthems, it
was decided by the gods, that the deity
who gave the best present to mankind,
should have preference in the dispute.
Neptune struck the nhore out OF which
sprung horse: but Minerva produced
an olive tree. The goddess had tri-
umptcd; for it was adjudged that Peace
of which the symbol was Infinitely better
than War, of which the horse was con-
sidcred as an emblem.
Even in the sacred history the olive
is invested with more honor than any
other tree. The patriarch Noah had
sent out dove from tho ark, but she re-
turned without any token Of hope
Then "He stayed yet other seven days;
and again he sent forth the dove out Of
tho ark; and the dove came to him in the
evenings. and, 10! in her mouth was an
.oliys-branch. plucked4of;; 40. Noah knew
H., tho m,,a+s were abalel from the
Garth" al
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-28

will, with the glorious bird Of ofinimi'ahIc
song, the mocking bird. 1t commences
to sing about the beginni ng of the
month of March, and continues to the
month of June. The celebrated ornl'
biologist. Wilson, has given descrlp.
ton Of this bird, which | had read, and
could scarcely help thinking must have
been rather too highly colorcd and lau-
da,ory, until | had heard few of its
extraordinary performances, when |
frcsly admIted its truth. lie song too,
which have often listened on a still
and clear moonlight night, for that is
the time in which it warbles its most
melodious strains, is indiscribably sweet.
1t is the only real good singing bird in
America; but | would prefer 1t to all
the linncts, larks, thrushes, aud black
birds, of the old world.
The lagoon-like bays and creeks on
the coast Of Florida abound with many
excellent varieties of fish. and turtle
urc very numerous and easily canght'
We often had turtle soup at Tampa Bay,
as turtles could be bought attwo or three
cents pound. A species of land tor
,oiso called gopher, which burrows
in the sand, is obtained in the woods by
digging them out of their burrows with
a spade; this made very delicious
soup, which somo preferred to turtle.
There is an excellent oyster.bed on u
sand bank in the bay, about six miles
from the garrison; and occasionally q
few of tho men, having obtained tho
permission ofthe Quarter-master, would
lake the barge and go down for supply
of oysters. Going down at low water,
it was no hard task to collect as many
oysters as the whole Of the two compa-
MES could consume. Nearly all parts
of the coast of Florida furnish these ex-
cellent sllell-fsh in inexhaustible guam
titles.