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Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

days compared with what they are Of present;
our arsenals contain the means Of doubling with
facility the fleets now st sea; our ,avy list re-
quires nothing but revision adapted 10 the Pc
riod; while, five have not yet organized a sup.
ply Of seamen, we know, at any rate, that these
indispensable hands exist In abundance. II 10
these elements Of strength we add the reinforce
ments derived from our mercantile marine. we
shall discover such power none but domented
despot would gratulously provoke
The best way of securing ourselves from o
repetition of the Interruptions suffered by our
commerce, and the indignities so long endured
BY our national character, after the 3ords's IN
council" and the Berlin and Milan decrees,"
is TO be prepared to command respect for'our
neutral rights, and, if needs be, vindicate them
at the cannon's mouth.
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tiat / did intend to say-and have said nothing
as wished to say it. This is one of the insep-
arabic and insuperable difficulties of man
who speaks without note, as i have done, az
gravated by circumstances that shall not OBJ
trude. upon the Senate. Sir, never could
speak or quarrel by the book-by the card, as
I'ouchstone tells us was the fashion in his day.
have no gift at this special pleading-at the
retort courteous and the countercheck quarrel
some, till things get to the point where nothing
is left for it but to back out or fight We are
asked, sir, by this new executive government
of ours-not in the very words, but it is great
deal like it-of the son of Climene-to give
some token, some proof, that they possess le-
gitimate claims to the confidence Of the people
which they have modestly confessed they do
not possess in the same degree as their prede-
cessors. / will answer them in the cords of
that son. Pignora certa pctis-Do pignora
tin,eado. But, sir, the Pheton is at the door
ambition burns 10 mount. Whether the Mis-
sissippi, like the Po, is to suffer mstamorpho-
sis, not in its poplars-whether the blacks shall
be turned into whites, or the whites into blacks,
theslaves masters, or the mastersinto slaves,
or the murdered and their murderers to change
their color, like the mulberry trees, Belongs
to men of greater sagacity than / am to forctell.
am content to act the part of Cassandra, to
lift up my voice, whether it be needed, or heard
only to be disregarded, until too late-I will
cry out: Obsta princpiis. Yes, sir, in this case,
as in so many others-cest ne que le premier
pas qai coute-the first step is all the difficulty;
that taken, then they may take for their motto
cestigia nulla retrorsuna-there is no retreat
tell these gentlemen there is no retreat; it is
cut off. There is no retreat, even as tedious
and painful as that conducted by Xenophon.
There is no AnaJasis .jo,us And if there was,
where is our Xenophon? | do not feel lightly
on this occasion; far otherwise. But the heavi
est heart often vents itself in light expressions.
There is mirth of sadness, as well as tears Of
Joy. If could talk lightly on this sad subject,
/ would remind gentlemen of the reply given
by wiseacre, who was sent to search thevaults
OF the Pariament-house at the time of the gun
powder plot, and who had searched and reported
that he had found fifty barrels Of powder con-
cealcd under the faggots and other fuel; that
he had removed twenty-five, and hoped that the
other twenty-five would do no harm. The step
you are about to take is the match Of that pow
der. Whether it be twenty-five or fifty barrels
is quite immaterial. 1t is enough to blow, not
the first of the Stuarts but the last Of another
dynasty, sky high-sky-high
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

TIE SurP yANGuARp, from New York for
Liverpool, was compelled to come to anchor
near Staten Island, in consequence Of dis
turbance among the sailors, one of whom at
tempted to stab the mate with sheath-knife.
The mate drew pistol and shot the mon in
the shoulder. About the same time sailor
fell from the rigging and was instantly killed.
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
t--- -uuuz-, NEW ARRANGEMENT.-

~ 1ksS6IlsszsRon and after Monday, March 27,
1854, daily mail trains will be run over this road,
agreeably to the following arrangement:
A train from Alexandria TO Gordonsville and
intermediate stations will leave the depot, corner
of Duke and Henry Streets at "A O'Clock, a. m,
on the arrival of the coaches from Washington ar
irving at GordonsvilIe at lit o'clock, connecting
at that point with the trains on the Virginia Cen
trgl road TO Richmond, Charlottesville, and Staun
ton, thus allowing passengers to>pass over that
road without delay.
A trails from Gordonsvile TO Alexandra and in
termediate stations will leave Gor6onsville at
quarter before l2 O'clock on the arrival of the
on the Virginia Central road. arriving at Alexan-
dria at quarter before o'clock. thus allowing
ample time TO connect with the train leaving
Washington for the north.
. Passengers from Alexandria to Warrenton will
leave Alexandra at a o'clock, a. m, arriving at
Warrenton at quarter before 10 o'clock return.
ing will leave Wanenon at IA o'clock, arriving
in Alexandra at quarter before I o'clock.
Per ORDER w. u. BROCkETT,
Mar 2S-tf Agent
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zs- Mr.. E. X. LusDY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
nS- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent TO receive subscriptions and advertisements,
n Washington, Georgetown and Alexandra.
Na8- Mn. GEORGE Z. French, Bookseller, King
street. Alexandria, is our authorized agent TO re-
ceive advertisements and subscriptions. Single
numbers can be procured al his counter every
morning. sIst
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ORTIZ ROLINA.--Eistoric
In Sketches of North Carolina, from l5si 10
1851, compiled from Original Records, Official
Documents and Traditional Statements, with
Sketches of her Distinguished States
men, Jnrists, Lawyers, Soldiers, Divines, &C., BY
John H. Wheeler, late Treasurer Of the State.
illustrated with Engravings.
For sale at TAYLOR & NAURYS.
Mar 90 Bookstore, near 9th street.
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Later from Texas--Indian HostilI,Ie,.

New ORLEANS, March 27.--Later accounts from
Texas bring the intelligence that Fort Belkusp
was surrounded by 400 Indians, and that the gar.
rison was reduced TO only 10 men the rest having
gone in pursuit of the murderers Of the late Indian
sgent. There were great fears that tho garrison
would bs massacrsd before assistance could ar
rive.
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Election at New orleans-Pcrsons killed.

NKw ORLEANS, March 27-The election for
mayor and other municipal officers to. day has been
characterised by great excitement, and three men
have been killed At the polls. The result is not
yet ascertained but il is surmised that Gen. John
l. Lewis (dem) has been elected mayor.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
ITEMS OF NEWS.

A COMMERCIAL CONVENTION is to assemble
in Charleston, South Carolina, on the 10th of
April. Extensive arrangements have been
made with the hotels, railroads, and boats, for
the accommodation Of visitors and guests.
The following is q programme of amusements
published for the assembled concourse:
A ball on the 18th, at which the beauty and
wealth Of the southern and western States viii
be present.
An excursion around the harbor on the 18th,
and pyrotechnic display at night
A public dinner on the l4th or 18th.
The chambers of commerce of northern
and western cities have appointed delegates.
Among the guests expected are Lieutenants
Maury and Herndon. The Charleston Mercury
says:
GAS far as Charleston is concerned we feel
sure that nothing will be left untried to make
the occasion altogether pleasant to her guests,
and that none will 60 away with the feeling
that the honorable reputation of her citizens
for hospitality and courtesy to strangers has
been undeservedly gained, or heedlessly for
feted. At present oil looks bright, and prom
ises notable pleasant time during the ses-
sion of the commercial convention
Mr.. WILNARTH, of s. Boston, has completed
the first locomotive Of forty which he has con-
tracted to build for the New York and Eric
railroad. 1t is the largest ever built in New
England, weighing thirty-two tons, with four
5.feet drivers and ls-inch cylinders.
I, y a.
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Bas- By request, we surrender great por-
ton of our columns, to-day, to speech de-
livered by John Randolph, of Roanoke, on the
I'd of March, 1926, because it is pertinent to
political issues now before the country.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

AMERICAN BRANDY, to the amount of $50
casks, was lately shipped on the Bald Eagle at
San Francisco, for the Atlantic Statsa
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MIR. Fillmore at New orleans.

New ORLEANS, March 21-Mr Fillmore is hsre,
and receives the most marked attention. He will
attend the opera performance Of Son,ag tonight.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

HOMPARATIVE ANATOMY, by G. Thos.
" Siebald aud H. Stannius. Translated from
the German, with editors notes and additions, re-
cording the recent progress Of science by Waldo
J. Burnet, M. ID. Volume ], just published and
for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Book Store, Penn. avenue, near 9th St
Mar. IS
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GAUTIER's.-Just received q large as
VI sortment Of Pate De Foies Gras, from S,ras
burg, in small aud large jars
Jan Oft G, GAUTIER-
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SILVER MEDAL AWARDED
GORGE P. FOX ARRIVED AT VIII

EORGE p. FOX ARRIVED AT WILL
" IARD'S HOTEL January 90, 1854. en-
route from Baltimore, and respectfully announces
to the world, Washington, d. c., London and Par
is, in particularly the intended removal, on or be-
fore the lsi day Of May next, of George p. Fox 81
Sons Metropolitan Tailoring Department The
business will be transferred from the northeast TO
the southwest corner Of the same block Of build
ngs viz to the store, 25 feet front l03 feet deep,
No. 321 Broadway, New York city, next door TO
the City Hospital gates, formerly occupied by
Messrs Seaman & Muir, and lately by Tiffany &
Cutting dry goods merchants. Jan 2S-3ln
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Latest Dispatches.

VIENNA, March 9--Prince Paskien,ch is ap.
pointed generalin-chiefo Of the Russian army OF the
Danube.
MALTA, March 5.-The first division OF the OK.
pediuonary army for Turkey has arrived here
LONDON, March 1o.--The queen yesterday issued
proclamation against British subjects engaging
in foreign service or fitting out vessels for warliks
purposes, without special licenses
VIEESA, March Sit is reported that the Rus.
slams are Withdrawing from before Kalafat. The
Archduke Albert viii be commandsr-in-chief Of
the Austrian army in the southeast.
CoysraSr1NopLr, February 26 The Pnsha OF
Gaa,a has been deposed at the instance of tho
Austrian nternuncio. Samos intends to declare
her independence and French ship Of war hsa
been sent there. 49,
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The Cold Weather, during the past week, has
seriously injured the prospects Of abundant
supply of the early fruits. Blossoms in Wash
ington and the vicinity have been nipped 10 de-
sruction; but this may not be the with all the
orchard trees in neighborhoods from which our
markets are supplied--at least this is our hope.
Yesterday morning early there was Sigh,
fall of snow, and ice was fosmed during the pre-
ceding night.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

DR.. FISCHER DE WALHEIa, contemporary
Of Baron Humboldt, and one of the most scien.
tic men in Europe, recently died in Moscow.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

The Fakir In Trouble.-We perceive from
ourexchanger, that Haskell, alias the Fakir of
silva, has no only been caught, but Gagged, in New
Jersey; not, however, for his honesty II is no
doubt regretted by many of the inhabitants here
about that this did not occur before he came to
Washington, and dazzled their eyes by his gifts, !"
so brilliantly presented on paper to draw dol.
lar from the pocket ofevcry willing dupe.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

CARBIDE. Geo. A. Dyer offers his
N professional vervices TO the public. Office
and residence at Judge Bibbs, corner of 9th and
F streets. Mar ll--dlm.
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HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES.

The SPEAKER laid before the House mes
sage from the President Of the United States,
transmitting report the Secretary Of the Inte-
ror, in reply TO resolution of the 17th instant,
respecting the proceedings which have been had
for the negotiation of treaties for the extinguish-
ment ofthe Indian title TO lands west Of Missouri
and Iowa. Laid on the table and ordered TO be
printed.
BANKRUPTS.
Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, introduced bill
authorizing the recovery Of the assets Of bank
rupt which have been conceded or not specified
in the schedule rendered by him. Referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

NEW YORK, May 2. IS53.-The UNDER
IN signed has this day opened an Office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchants' Exchange) for the
transaction of a general brokerage business.
Bank insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and CITY securities Bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills Of exchange, and loans
negotiated.
Sep 2l-dtf EMANUEL B. HART.
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8 nj Il S { nj Gnts.

RISLEY AND G00DALL'S VARIETE.
BENEFIT OF MISS KATE SAXON!
ON WEDNESDAY, EVENING, March %, I
The performances will commence with
OLD HEADS AND YOUNG HEARTS.
After which Miss A. l. Econ and Miss L. G. Boon
will appear in
SCENES FROM MACBETH.
Favorite Song. miss EMILY DOW.
To be followed by Scenes from
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
To conclude with
RAISING THE WIND.
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Third night of
MISS AGNES ROBERTSON
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, Marca 90,
The performance will commence with
THE WANDERING MINSTREL.
To be followed by the Comcdetta Of
MILLY, ORrTHE MAID WITH THE
MILKING PAIL.
Mily. y............. Miss AGNES ROBERTSON.
To conclude with
THE YOUNG ACTRESS.
Miss ROBERTSON IN FIVE CHARACTERS
THE CAMBELLS ARE COMINGl
TEN PERFORMERS.
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
FOR A FEW, NIGHTS ONLY,
Commencing Monday, March 81, 1854.
TIME old and original Campbell Minsirels, whose
j concerts have been received with so much
applause for the past six years, have the honor
announce that they will open as above. The pro-
gramme will consist of New Songs, Choruses
Operate Buresques, Dances Buresque Shakers,
and their popular Burlesquc on the Italian Opera
For particulars see bills Of the day.
Tickets 20 cents
Doors open at o'clock; commence at s.
Mar 2S-tf* DIR. f. A. JONES, Agent
TULllEN,S MUSlC.--The subscriber has
% Just received u further supply OF i" "Jole's edi-
tlon of Jullien's Music for the Mion.n
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Mar 2S--3tf
.GENUINE WnATMAN's DRAWING
~ Papers, imported direct from the manulac-
turers, OF all sizes, Tor sale by
w. q. ZANTZINGER,
Stationsrs' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Mar 27--5tif
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TULlIEN,S MUSlC.-The subscriber has
% Just received u further supply OF .Jollie's edi
tion OF Jullien's Music for the Million.n
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers' Hall, adjoining Irving Hotel.
Mar 2S--3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29

Benefit Of Miss Kate Saxon.-That charm
ing and talented actress, Miss Kate Saxon, takes
her benefit tonight. She offers most attractive
bill, which viii call into requsition the best talent
ofthe admirable company engaged at the Variete
We hope that the Washington public will make
her handsome return for the successful efforts
she has made to please thera during her engage
ment.
Washington sentinel., 1854-03-29
Gotal anh personal.

Woman's Rights.-Mrs. Z. L. Rose, after
having enlightened some of our citizens on the
subject of woman's rights" intends this even
ing, to address an Alexandria audience, and has
appropriately engaged Liberty Hall for that pur-
pose.
theme, it is almost, if not unanimously agreed
that she is woman Of decided talent. Although
she is by birth foreigner, "a PoleD and affords
unmis,akabe evidence of it in her speech, her
words are well and grammatically chosen, enun-
ciated with distnctness, and exactly adapted TO
the peculiar ideas which she expresses with so
much theatrical effect.
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A Den OF Bamditti.1

Tn the county of Calhoun, in this State, says
the Mississippi Clarion, villain named Phil
lips was arrested, and his connection with an
organized band of outlaws and robbers full y
traced. Their rendezvous was in most i'm
pcnctrable forest, in the forks of Yallaboosha
and Loosachsona Rivers, where negro woman
was found who had been decoycd from her
owner bv the robbers The Jail at Pontotok
was recently broken open, as it is believed, by
these banditti, and two runaway slaves were
alb lucted. Phillips, who is now in Jail. lad
ap ,lit to blacksmith to make key for the
jail at COffcevile. Stores and dwellings have
been robbed, the outlaws evincing a reckless
daring, which led to their detection and the
breaking up Of their camp. The citizens have
taken to horses and arms in large bodies, de-
termined to rid the country of the bold and
dangerous villains from whose depredations
they have suffered.
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GALENA MARKETS.
corrected Daily from the Gdieaa Adcertise

FLouR.-sF a Dbl, S. 5OtG IS IS; Extra, s. ooM
s6 25; w T. 100, OOGDOO; shorts, lOG0O.
GRAIN.-Wheat u bushel, 65CG75; Corn, shelled, 81
GOO; Barley, 45GOO; Oats, 22G25.
PoRK.-Mess q brl, Is; clear Mess l50l6 Ham.
sugar cured, ll@l2; sides, 7Gsii; shoulders, 7Gas
Lard, T. brl, 9G9..
BUrrER.-Firkin, l4fGl5; Fresh, l4G15.
CHEEsE.-English Durham, IL Ia6 Is; WR, liza l21a
Country, SOLO.
suoAn.-N o, e ID, 5GS51l; Clarified, 6.4@7; Loaf
lOGll.
MoLAssEs.-N O, p gallon, 3oG35; 8 II, s7G4o.
COFFEE AND RIcE.-Rio q fb, 1l1.6l3; Java, liza
ls; Manila, 16el7; Rice, SAL.
TEA.-Imperal T. ID. 45G75; H, 4o67Oc; Black
4Oa GO.
do, T. bushe 81 4OfOsl 50; Peaches, dried, p bushel
81 6OiG$l IS.
FIsH.-Mackerel, No. L, T. Dbl. s22 90 Goldfish
H., 6c.MS14c.; Salmon, 2 bbl., s25; Oysters, doz
So O0N0s9 90.
LUMBER-Clear, = M, S30Gs35 Common, $leG $2l
Flooring, rough, $23 OO0$25 90 Ditto planed, s35
Siding, $50; sheeting, $l4 Iath, So Shingles, S4$5
ExCHANeE.-Doston and New York, IA q CT; Chi
cago and Milwaukee, = e CT; st. Louis, = q ct.
MoxEy.-For 80 days, lrct
WooD.-W. O., IS OOt0s6 90.
FREIaHr.-To St. Louis, 25c; From st. Louis, 75cG
81; TO st. Paul, 81.
LEAD.-Pigs, q 100 lbs, sales. Mineral, u l00(
lbs. 3jd00. Deved in Galena, OO.GO0. Shot, q sack
81 goa So 90; white, pure, keg, 81 750GOO; No.
q keg. So 25(DS2 so.
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IL f A DING BOOKS!
SANDERS, NEW SERIES

IL EADING BOOKS!
SANDERS NEW SERIES.
HAVE you seen them? They admirable books
All the teachers who have examined and used them
attest warmly their singular fitness for the purposes
school room.
They in fact the carefully considered results the
most ample experience in teaching, and accordingly
adapted admirably in every way the and powers
of the learner.
Here in the onset dull arguments long drawn
out, to prove that the picture of a not cat
that the picture of horse is not horse that "the
picture of COW is not cow, and other information
equally valuable and appropriate in school book for
child.
On the contrary, the child Is to ha We common
and to need instructions in what useful and suit
ed to his He is not therefore puzzled the
with long words and abstract definitions and weared
with reading attempting to read what without ben
because above his capacity and without interest
cause insuferably dull.
In Sanders New Reading Books every step in the pro-
till the last plainly preparatory the
The pupil is pleasantly and prOably conducted through
lessons consisting of two, three more syables
in regular succession, all containing full
est moral and instructive, yet highly entertaining
besides arranged while merely teaching him
to Undue his mind with the most wholesome thought and
develope and strengthen his mental powers.
Teachers, examine them, and judge for yourselves
The teachers throughout the Territory have set OF
the above books for tOn by calling w. 8.
Combs the American House, who is the only author.
lied agent for Minnesota.
June Qo-d1v
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DAILY PIONEER.
SAINT PAUL:
nay The Alton Courier states that tn

Ray- The Alton Courier states that the
Mormons contemplate forming a settlement in
Kansas. A delegation from Alton, to be join
cd by others at st. Louis, making in all 200
families, was preparing to start. The spot Sc
lcctcd for settlement is in the interior, about
100 miles from the town of Kansas. The OBJ
jcct is to form stopping place for the poorer
class of Mormon cmigrants, where they may
rest AMI recruit before proceeding to Salt Lake
CITY.
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SAINT PAUL AUCTION ROOMS.
FRANK. f. COLLINS,
AUCTIONEER APPOINTED BY LAW FOR THE TER
RITORY OF MINNESOTA,
d ESPECTFUILY inf,rms his friends that his arrange
IL ments FIR the transaction of his business in all its
branches complete.
REGULAR SALE DAYS
For different kinds Of Merchandise, Stock &c. will be
held in future stated days. his increasing business
having made this absolutely necessary.
SALES FROM THE SHELVES
WILL therefore, be held every Monday, Wednesday, and
FURNITURE SALES
Will be held every Wednesday and Saturday. either in the
day or evening as may be announced.
HORSES, CATTLE, HARNESS, ETC,
With Stock Of every description will be sold each Satur-
day morning. 10 clook Great attention will be given
to this particular branch, and it is confidently believed
that from the arrangements made great inducements will
be offered, we'll to those who have occasion to SELL
to those who have occasion to buy.
CARRIAGES
OF every description will be so and those having veh
cles dispose of invited to send them along early
REAL ESTATE
Will be disposed of on the most reasonable terms.
BOOKS l. STATIONERY
Will be offered frequently at announcement and in the
miscellaneous sales.
No palms. attention or excrtion will be spared to give
entire satisfaction all who may conde their property
his hands, and purchasers rest assured that
account will a false representation be made to them.
Liberal advances made, and Consignmens respectfully
solicited Sales made quickly and proceeds accounted
invited to send them to the
OLD PIONEER AUCTION STORE,
In the Brick Building Third near Minnesota street.
MISCELLANEOUS SALES
Held every evening at early candle light
AT PRIVATE SALES
Bargains can be had at all times Call and see
FRANK. E. COLLINS,
St. Paul. Sept. 9, 1854. If Territorial Auct'nr.
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UNION OF lTHE mississippi AND AT.
LANTIC BY STEAM.

BY THE ROCK ISLAND AND CHICAGO RAILROAD
FTNHlS connection affords the only continuous route by
Il steam to the Atlantic from st. Paul By this route
passengers will escape the unpleasant stage travel from
Galena to Warren.
Arrangements have been made to ticket passengers to
Chicago and the east by the Gaena and Packet
company, and the St. Louis Gaena Packet TO Rock Is
land, forming connection with the cars.
Two daily express trains between Rock Island and Chi
cago connecting at Chicago with for the east and
south.
BASS, BoRUP CO., General Agents, St. Paul, MT
JNO. NJ. LAMB, Ticket Agent; Office, Third street,
and the Lower La nding
Tickets also be obtained at this Office to New York
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and all tie principal cities
of tie Eastern aad Southern States.
JAO. N. LAMB, Ticket Agent
st. Paul. May31, 1854. If