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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

RoEBERY-STRANGE AFFAIK.-A
correspondent of the Journal Of Com.
merce relates the following singular
story.
The robbery in Madison, Conn, on
Wednesday night, the 4th inst, was Il
very strange affair to happen in that
pcaccablc, moral town.
Two young men entered the house
Of Mr.. -, (vho is an inGrm, AGED
man, and he and his wife were all that
were in the house, about II o'clock
at night, with pistol and dirk, aud de-
handed his money. Tic old man fled
for his life, up stairs. The wife cried
murder. One Of the men knocked hcl
down, and several of her fingers were
badly cut in the ARRAY. They then
broke open trunk and took $500.
one half in gold. the other in bank
notes. As soon as the robbers left the
house. the old man and wife went
about half mile to stop for the rest Of
the night, Gas they dared not stay in
their own house.) They met young
man in the street, a relative, and told
him they had been robbed, and that
Mrs. - was badly wounded.
The young man invited them to his
house, and they there went quietly to
bed, without giving any alarm which
circumstance caused suspicion to rest
upon the young man. lie was ar
rested, and before night confessed the
abominablc crime ; told of his asso-
ciaie, and where the money was hid
den. Thc gold was thrown into a deep
well, tied up in the same handkerchief
in which it was stolen. The bank notes
we're found near the Madison station
house, under building, where they
we're put after persons came to search
the young man, who had bought a tick
ct Tor New Haven. lie was fearful
that he should be searched, and went
and bid the money few minutes be-
fore he was examined. His answers
to questions were suspicious, and be
was arrested, The young men are
about p years old, and we're born and
brought up in the ncighborhood where
they committed the atrocious deed.
Their names are - -, (who has
a Young w!te, about 19,) and -
-, both Of whom are of respectable
families. Their parents hearts bleed
with sorrow, and the whole communi>
ty is perfectly astonished. The young
men are now in New Haven jail, and
will be tried at the next supreme
Court.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

E& In answer TO the inquiry of
our correspondent " j. NJ" We would
say, that brief, wellcousidercd articles
on Agricultural subjects, from practical
farmers, will always be acceptable and
VIC will gladly devote portion of our pa
per to such correspondence, every week,
if offered. All communications for the
press should be prepared with great
care, and transcribed in plain hand.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

Tile Churchman'S Monthiy Maya.
cine is a new periodical of rel gious lit
erary aud entertaining knowledge" TAX
ing the place of the Evergreen 1t is
published by c Shepard & Co., 1872 Full
ton ST., New York city, at So a.yoar.
1t has an able corps of contributors and
its typographical execution is excellent.
The January no. has n likeness of Bish-
Op Seabury.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

Tie Wig almanac, for 1854, has
been issued by Greeley & McElrath,
New York, Besides the usual astronom.
zeal calculations, it contains statistics of
the last Presidential Election, U. S. Of
ficers, sketches Of the Japan Expedition,
the War between Russia and Turkey,
the Crystal Palace &c, &c. Single
copies, l2l cts
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

Go(ey's Latly's Bo0k, for February,
like its predecessors, has much useful
and instructive reading, besides full
share of lighter articles and numerous
engrayings. This magazine is deserved.
ly a favorito with the ladies'.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25
cir Rrgistrr.
MIDDLEBURY, JAN 25, 1854
Managers' Meeting.

z A'-sIls'5 0Is tF-ueVIIIE
: The Managers of the Addison County
Agricultural Society are notified to meet
at the ADDS ON IIorsE. in Middlebury
on lI@lne@loy, the l5M doy Of FsJr".
arg, 1854, at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ 4 full
and punctual attendance is desired.
\ BY order the President.
y JOS. II. BARRETT, Secretary.
Middlobury. Jan. "a. 1854 4O3w.
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expressing opposite views. The case
20 doubt will be fully discussed in the
Senate, and is not likely to be settled
Cor several days.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

p4~ At the last session of the Penn
sylvania Legislature the following an
nouncement of the arrival of his col.
league was made by member; "Mr.
Shpeaker-My kollecks come, and /
fink he ought to be schpore."
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

Nicdlcburg; Samuel F. Hopkins Yer.
genes i, w. Stow, -Ncw Ihirea /;
Solomon Allen, Patton Samuel o.
Wright Hcylridae +, NJ. Packard,
Hancorh NV n Garter. M3HkioR i;
John Il New, Rip'on; Gabriel GUM
don, L,ncoia; j. darkness, Starksboro
Which reported was accepted, and
the persons nominated were generally c.
looted.
Mr. Robinson asked to be excused
from serving as President on account of
i'll health which request was granted.
Thcrcuppn. Edwin Hammond was II
unanimously elected President in his
stead
Mr. Robinson, for the committee to
audit the accounts of the Treasurer sub.
mitted the following report
The auditing committee of the Ad-
olson County Agricultural Society re-
fo'' 'h' l'iio"lnS statement OF the
i'","''' "'counl WIN the society.
We have examined his accounts and
vouchers, and find them, as we believe,
'0','.'
p''ancc vi i"S' year acc t. . 9s,o'
/ Received fees for membership. 100 90
'ro'n 0'"'c treasurer lo",'3
i''u ~ .u'"ulcoury' Tor i'ca'
'o" o' r''r' 'oo,oo
CT, gs
! n,oo
~ ''''o ",
$1,000 n n.a..
.o.
s37s %
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-01-25

6ieNentn annual meeting OF tne ADDISON
County Agriculture al Society.
The eleventh annual meeting of the
Addison County Agricultural Society
was held at the town Room in Middle.
bury, on the Sd Wednesday. being the
18th cay, Of January 1884, the Prcs.
dent, Hon. Harvey Munsill, in the
On motion. the Chair appointed the
following oeinnitter- to audit the ac-
counts cf tic Treasurer to wit Mcssrs.
T. T Robinson, J. Davenport, and A.
Dana. ~.
Ga motion of G. y. Hayward, it was
oricfcl. that committee Of one from
each town represented be appointed (by
the members from the several towns re.
srectivcly) to present nominations for
officers of the Society for the year cusu.
ing.
The following gentlemen wcro ap.
pointed to constitute said committee, to
wit G. \ Hayward, Bridport G. Por.
ter. Middlcbury; s. Morgan. Bristol
S. James, Wcybridgc Allen Smith, Ad
olson d +. Rust Orwell T. Stick.
ney. Shoreham; Simeon S Rockwell
Cornwall Oliver Smith. New Haven
Thos l.. Noohan, Ferrisburgl Geo
Spencer Pauton aud Samuel Z. Strong
Ncrgenncs,
Mr. Doul. for the committee Oh
Field Crops, made tue following report
The Committee ON Field Crops have
attended to the duties assigned them
nnd respectfully report that they have
awarded premiums as follows to wit:
WINTER WHEAT.
LIST Premium (j3 bush and IS
lbs. per ncrep to Alvin Sluier.
i's New Haven, s5,O(
I'd 1881 bush !. Oliver Smith,
New Haven, d0(
Sd (?9 bush } Walter Barton, do. sec
SPRING WHEAT.
LIST (23 bush. per acre), Alon
Smith. Addison, so,
ID Us Oliver Smith,
'-- New Haven, 4CC
lat (l22 bush. &.I9 lbs. per acre),
Walter Barton, New Haven. 5OC
I'd (9i1 J Munroy d Parm-
cleo, Bristol. 40,
Sd (olt " Oliver Smith,
New Haven, 3o'
PEASE.
LIST (3l bush. per acre. Oliver
Smith, New Haven, 40,
I'd $50 & l2 lbs. LED.
Bush, Shorcham, 3O
Sd (2oA L. w. Stow, New
iia'oh, got
BEANS.
LIST Ql bush. 4 &c lbs. per ! acrc).
$. Doud, New Haven, 3,o
"a (ll " x II, J l.. w. Stow. 9. OF
q Sd ~ Reuben Wheeler,
Fcrrisbursh, lot
LIST t36 bush per acrc), James
Hemenway, Bridport, 30v
I'd (264 James Hamilton,
do, q,
3dN9I L. Il. Robbins,
Cornwall. 10,
81 POTATOES,
la (loj bush per I acre), Allen
s Smith, Addison, 40,
, 2d(o6 . J Oliver Smith, New
Haven, an,
Sd (93 J Henry Lane,
Cornwall, %,
TURNIPS.
i't.(la5 bush. per I acre. Reuben
Wheeler, Fcrrsburgh, 800
CARROTS.
ist eco bush. per ! acre)
b Henry Lane, Cornwall 40,
I'd (l92 " f. r. Robbins. 2O(
Sd (I25 Reuben Wheeler OF
BEETS.
lst (l63 bush per acrc) Reuben
Wheeler, SOC
1..- llERDSGRASS SEED.
LIST (2II bush. + d. Bush.
Shoreham, AO(
I'd (isi G. y. Harvard
Bridport 3Of
Middlebury, Jan Ia, ls5t
5 Dorp, I
-t Geo. SrENcEG, Cou4.
,bf-.r.. llENRY LANE. Z miitc>.
L. d Bcsn,
Which report was accepted and adop-
tea.
On motion OF T. W. STOW it was or
dered, that the premium Of SO, for the
best ton Covs FROM ON ie, t.i
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
NEW SPRING GOODS.

TNHE subscriber would most respectfully solicit
Il his customers and friends to call at his Store
in Port Tobacco and examine his new stock of
SPRING GOODS before they purchase elsewhere.
His present stock comprise
A beautiful assortment Of Ladies' Dress Goods and
Trimmings for same;
A variety Of Fancy and Useful articles;
Goods suitable for Gentlemcn's Pantaloons and
Vests
A lot of Ready y-madc Clothes
A general assortment of Domestic Goods suitable
for Servants wear;
Blcached and Brown Shcetng and Shifting Cotton
Ladies' and Gcntlcmen's Pocket Iiandkcrchiefs
Silk and Gingham Cravats, together with great
variety of articles too tedious TO mention, all OF
which were purchased with much care and upon
such terms as will enable the subscriber TO sell
good if not better bargains than can be had in this
village. To all those who disposed to spend
their money to the very best advantage L would
say, Come and examine for yourselves. Terms
very low for cash or TO punctual customers on a
credit ofsix months. &. w. BARNES.
May II, 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
TO THE F.aRyNERS OF CH.ARLES
COUNTY.
COTTINGHAM & JOHNSON

HAVE now in store for sale PENNOCK'S
LII Improved WHEAT DRILL and SEED
1SOWER. This machine is the first successful
Drill used in this country. 1t has been simpilieG
and improved by the original Patentee every year
for the last six years, and now he believes he
has perfected one of the most useful lahor-saving
Machines for the Farmer that is now in use.
We arc also prepared to furnish Agricuuriss
and Dealers in Implements the following articles
of our manufacture
P7oughs, Hdrroacs, Cu7tiuators, Wheat Fans,
Grain Cradles, Strau Cutters, Corn
Shelters, Wheat IHreshers, and Horse
Poacers-aU in great rariefy.
Castings by the ton or single piece for Ploughs
and machines. Also a variety of articles too nu-
merous to mention, to all of which would re-
spectfully call the attention of old friends and pa
irons, assuring them that all articles we manufac-
tnre shall be of good material and workmanship,
and sold on ds reasonable terms they can be had
elsewhere. We prepared to fill all orders with
despatch and fidelity very cheap for cash.
COTTINGHAM & JOHNSON,
No. III Pratt-street, corner of Hollinsworth,
au 25. BALTIMORE, Md.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
c.. K. WILMER g. BRO.
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN g. DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,


FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
ALEXANDRIA,, Ea
WE have just received and have now ready for
w sale the largest and most desirable stock of
Spring and Summer Dry Goods, we have ever Of
fered to the trade. Our stock embraces a very
elegant assortment Of Silks of the latest and most
desirable styles and colors.
Very rich Lustre and super quality black Silks and
Satins
Figured and plain Clnallies,
Chally de Lains and Beragc do
Grenadines and Berages
Sup. Bombazines and Alpaccas
French, English and Scotch Ginghams
Embroidered and plain Grape Shawls
Thibet, Mousln and Cashmere do
Lace Capes and Points
A and Sd figured Silk Lace for do
Silk Capes and Vizettes
French Work, Lace and Lawn Collars, in great
variety
Habits and Chemizetts in sets, Muslin and Lace
Lace, Muslin and Lawn Undersleeves
Embroidered, hemstitch and bordcred French lawn
and cambric nandkcrchiefs
Parasos and Umbrellas
Buff Linens for window Blinds
Cambria, muslin and dimity Bands and Founcings
Gloves and Hosiery Of every quality and kind
Black and fancy colored Cloths, some very superior
i" &c Cassimeres and Tweeds
Spring and Summer Coatngs
Merno Cashmere, Kentucky Jeans, sc
Merino Cauze and Cotton Shirts and Drawers
Gents ready-made Shirts and Collars
Summer Stocks, Cravats, SIC.
House, furnishing and Domestic Goods.
Is, 10 and / IA Linen Shectings
to l2-4 super Cotton do
Piow-case Linen and Cottons
Linen Table Diapers and Napkins, very cheap
Towellings Crashes and Stair Linens
Blcached, brown and coored Table Diapers
Marscles, Lancaster and Allendae Counterpancs,
all sizes
Bureau and Table Covers, Curtain materials
Linen, Worstcd and Cloth Table and Piano Covers,
very rich and elegant
Super bleached Shirting Cotton and Irish Linens
Marine do, superior article for Shirting
to 1914 brown Cotton Sheetings
Osnaburgs, Burlaps, Walnut Mixtures, Penitentiary
Plaids. and blue Domestics, Nankecn and Striped
Osnaburgs and Twills, heavy twlled Duck, Tick
ings, Mariners Stripe, Furniture s. Apron Checks,
&C., with every other description of Goods suited
to the trade. All OF which will be sold as low as
they can be bought in this or any other market
An examination of our stock generally is respect
fully solicited.
Carpetings, Oil Cloths, sc.
We have all constantly on hand full supply of
Brussels, Ingram, Ventian, Hemp, List and Rag
Carpetings Oil Cloths, from to 1914 wide; plain
and checked Mattings; plain and fancy Linens and
Drugges for Floor Cloths, SC.
We will also be in receipt of Goods suited to the
at short intervals, and will therefore be able
at all times to offer the latest and most desirable
styles of Goods at the lowest rates.
QFOrders from the country will receive special
and prompt attention.
G. X. WITMER s. BRO.
Alexandria, April 90, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
CHARLES HI. DRURY,
Corner Of Camden street and Light street whart

Corner Of Camden street and Light street arhart
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment with
LII Foundry connected, for the making his own
n Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
" rieties of AGRICULTURAL I'M
1kEstsssEAsAfaA 1kssEassfEaA PLEyUE.NI,S IND C.4STINGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of PLOWS kept constantly
on hand Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. s. NJ, Chenoweth,
Wiley, 2 and furrow, No 0, Hill side, No. and
3 Connecticut Beach Improved or Posey Plow,
with common Davis cast shear-Sclfsharpene or
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and ex-
pandng-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Harrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolving Horse Rakes-Cylndri-
cal straw Cutters, &c., &c. Horse Powers GRIS7
MILLS, very useful and saving article, and COM
ing into general use. HORSE POWER And
THRESHLN'G .h4CHLNES, ofthese | need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time, they arc preferred to all others.
c. II. d. will this year make smaller size Pow
er & Thresher, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, $40, or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 cash.) Persons in want of Implements made
ofthe best material and put together in the strong
est and best manner to answer the purpose for which
they intended, invited to call upon the sub
scriber. feb IS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
POSITIVELY SELLING OFF TO
CLOSE.

TlHE undersigned having determined on closing
Il their business at the Bumpy Oak as soon as
possible, will commence forthwith SELLING OFF
their stock of goods AT PRIME COST, FOR
CASH. As our average stock was purchased when
goods were 20 per cent. lower than they now are,
it will be the interest of all in want Of anything in
our line to call at and supply themselves with
BARGAINS. A rare chance is offered to any
gentleman wishing to engage i'll merchandising, as
we will sell our entire stock very liberal terms
and rent the premises for the balance of time.
The location is excellent one for selling goods,
aud the ncighborhood pleasant and agreeable.
To our friends who arc indebted to us VIC have
state that it is absolutely necessary for us to make
collections as speedily possible; and without fur
thcr notice would most respectfully call upon all
TO come forward and settle their notes and ac-
counts. Those dsregardng this notice will have
their accounts placed in the hands of collectors.
JOHN II. MONROE s. co.
Bunny Oak, Feb Is, lS51-u
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
NEW GOODS.

pAY s. PADGETT have just received very
~ large supply of SPRING md SUMNER
GOODS. This added to their former stock makes
it the best assortment Of goods they have ever be-
fore offered and which is unsurpassed by any other
store in the county. They would particularly call
attention to their selections of DRY GOODS,
which comprise almost every variety and style Of
articles from the finest Silks TO the coarser and sub
stantial Domestics Their stock of GRocERIEs,
HAEpwARE, QUEENswAEE, SToNEwARE, TIM
WARE FANCY ARTICLES, MEDICINES, Doors and
SHOES, HATS &C., is also large and well selected,
and they respectfully invite their customers and
the public generally to call and examine for them
selves if they wish to secure bargains. They still
continue 10 do business the usual teims.
May /, 1904
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
WASHINGTON l.. BODHIN.
Wholesale and retail dealer in
GROCERIES,,

LIQUORS .4.N.D PROFESSIONS,
CAMERON STREET, (FoRuERiY john LAwsoN's,) }
Opposite the Market House,
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
TNHE subscriber has in store a large stock O
Il goods in his line, TO which he respectfully calls
the attention Of his friends and the public i'll Charles
county. He names in part: e
so bbls Red Whiskcy; 20 bbls N. E. Rum
81 bbls domestic Gin; 10 bbls Cordias
S half pipes Brandics Of superior quality
pipe Holland Gin
2 1-2 pipes NJ. Wine best quality
quarter casks S. Madeira best quality
10 " 6: S. Wine
90 bbls domestic Brandy
40 bbls old rye Whiskey, NIonongahcla
10 bbls Gibsons superior Pittsburg brand
Is bbls Funk's superior
IL puncheon Jamaica Spirits
" Scotch Whskey
90 doz London Porter
10 baskets Champagne, best brand
10 hhds Porto Ricco Sugar; 10 hhds Molasses
90 bbls crushed and pulverized Sugar
2OO0 lbs Loaf Sugar; 40 bags Rio Coffee
90 bags Laguyra, - bags old gov Java Coffee
10 boxes burnt Coffee in papers
50 boxes Cheese, extra; l5U sacks fine Salt
200 sacks ground alum Salt
10 half chests gunpowder Teas; do Y. Hyson
Spices Of all kinds, Mustard. Starch, Buckets,
Brooms and all the other articles usually kept in
Grocery store.
10000 lbs Shoulder Bacon 5000 lbs Middling do;
5000 lbs Hams, all Of best quality.
WASHINGTON l.. BODkIN.
Aleyandria Va June g. 1852.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
HAISLIP & WEEDEN.

.'L7.N'UF.4CTURERS OF C4RRL1GES, &c.
Corner Of 9Th Street and Pennsylvania 4renue south
side, ADORE the Market Ho,tse,)
WASHINGTON CITY, d. C.
WE respectfully call the attention of the public
w of Charles and the adjoining counties to our
large assortment of well made and finely finished
Carriages, embracing every style and model now
approved. We have in our employ number of
superior workmen and are preparedto manufacture
at the shortest notice, such vehicles as customers
may order. Old Carriages will be repaired, or
taken in exchange for new ones Secondhand
Carriages can be had on the most reasonable terms
We also manufacture and have ready-madc all
kinds of HARNESS.
Thankful for past favors, we would say to those
who may favor with their patronage that we will
sell as low as any other manufacturer in the city
Gf not lower) for cash or approved paper.
HAISLIP s. WEEDEN.
Washington, Sept. 10, lS5l-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31
JAMES F. CARLIN,
Royal Street, near The City Hotel,

Royal Street, near The City Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA,, Va,
NTOULD respectfully invite the attention of
w dealers generally to his large and well select
cd stock Of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
before purchasing elsewhere, he feels assured of
being able to offer such inducements to dealers as
will be satisfactory in every respect. Ills stock
consists in part Of the following, viz:
ILOChS-Rim, Morticc, Stock, Pad, Till, SC.
Knives and Forks, Of every description
Pocket Knives 6 6
Scissors &C g
IIINGES-Fast and Loose Butts; Parliament; ;
Strap II, Sc
Augurs. Augur Bits, Brace and Bits
Planes all kinds, Saws all kinds, Stair Rods
Coffee Mills; Grass, Grain and Briar Scythes
Plated and common Spoons, Forks and Ladies'
Axes, IIatchets, Hammers, Sledgcs, Anvils, Vices
Bellows Steel, Files, Rasps, Combs, Brushes
Cow Bells, Handouts, Ovens, Pots, SkiIlets
Griddles, Playing Cards, sc. sc. Also,
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,
s by 10, 9 by u, l3 by "a, 10 by l2, 13, IA, Is,
together with other sizes. Persons engaged in or
about buildings, can be supplied with any sizes of
Sash, warranted superior, and at remarkably low
prices. Any information desired concerning Sash
will be cheerfully given upon directing line as
above.
Alexandria, June s, 1854
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31

TANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, &c.-The
IL The subscriber, encouraged by the very libe-
raj patronage heretofore extended to him, and by
the rapid strides in the prosperity of Alexandria,
has been induced to purchase a greater variety
and larger amount of Goods than ever before, and
he hopes that his present beautiful and extensive
stock may prove a profitable investment both to
himself and customers. His stock consists Of eve
ry article kept in Northern Fancy and Trim
ming Store w. B. RICHARDS, Jr.,
No. 3, Exchange Block,
oct 81 Alexandria, Va
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1854-08-31

ORCHARDS, No. 8, Exchange Block, sells
h Ladies Dress Trimmings; plain, pointed, and
graduated Velvcts; knottcd and loop Fringcs; Fan
Worsted Embroderng Braids; Embroidering Pat
terms and Silk, Cotton, and Thread Floss Tida,
Twist, Working, Marking, Crochet, Darning and
Sewing Cottons; Zephyr and Tapestry Worsted;
Purse Silks and Findings; Saxony Yarns; Skirt
Binding; Coat do; Whalebones; Tape; Hooks and
Eyes; Cotton and Silk Cord; Scissors; Pins, Emo
ries; Wax every description of Needles and Fancy
Goods generally.
Alexandria, Va, Oct 81, 1858.