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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-12-11
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

DISSOLUTION NOTICE
aNHE CoParners zip heretofore ti between the sub
IL scrbers the and style Of Mac Lot
this day dissolved by mutual "A LoneRstin- ~hu
VIII continue the business the old tsnd will aend to he
adj of all claims the ol and i'll
% ne that purpose All snosins them
selves indebted to late Arm make
diate vzyment. CHARLES W MACK
ANTHONY LOBENSTiNE.
ACNRD
HAVING whr from the firm take this occasion
to thanks orthe libera bstowed
it, tinuaace Of late
who will the business uBdiminshed vs
will always try AXE himself woriy Of tn ndenee
of the people. ey22 CHAELES w. MACK.
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BU ESS CARDS.

EDWARD LEWIS. RoBT. s. HOWARD
LEWIS e. HOWARD,
rORWAHDiNG AND COMMISSION MER
II CHANTS. Evausville lad Wharf boat at the River
ar-h,use the Canal Personal aad prompt attention al
Cansigamen.s. either ior sale or shipment.
Evaasvilie. june 10. is54.-Iy
A.-KURTZ,
XHHOl.FS ALE AND RETA n. CONFECTiONER ER
w and MsnufA turer All knds VI Cand Cakes Cor
das Preserves Jeles 6c &c First street. between Main
and Locust stress Evans vile, Ind.
aS-ord from amili-s private parties for rticies IN
his business attended the sh rtest notice.
aS An ICE CREAM SALOONS htted up IN the beststyie
jeH-tf
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-12-11

SAILS w aGONs The Good Iutest, and-..york
- wns In compieta running order srahe Drugg st
o. Peiia. for sale low by GEO. FOSTER & CO.
eN@s
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-12-11
BUSINESS CARDS.

ToHy c. pEvEREUX, Ja., Wholesale ard Retail
dealer in Wall Paper. Fire Screens, WINDOW slinds
feastcrs. Wrapping aud Roofing Paper lamp sn
uas, 49, e'S'' ~ lauki0 ly
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-12
NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
BILLIARD TABLES.

FEflE suh-eihefs having devoted their personal niir
ton ion nauy yrars 81 the manufacture of BIZ
LARD TABLES, folly competent la execute wofh
that will give enre ant-iartinn the most tatidio =
connisseur Being the extensive manufacturers ie
thn Union, they enabled 10 furnish superior table a
10 per les ihnn auy etler esallishment IN the
country. to which tact they respectfully iHva the NJ
teuon Of buyers a. nla, to the essential improvements
they hpv, mue IN The construction aud elasticity OF
cushions. which they hnvc brought To- degree of per
ieelian attained by othcts Always ON hnnd Billiard
lablrs with Marble and Wouden beds. with large
staok of Cloths Balls Cues French Que Lontherr, Cue
Wax. Pool Bnl Bnurls, Bagnteo Tables, Silk and
Wofsted Pockets. .fc Orders by mail promptly at
tendedto Old Tables rccushnned by sending them by
Expires. GRIFFITH Il DECKER,
Billiard Table Manufacturers
npl 2l-lm Ne 90 Ann IT. New York.
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NV Motto is " Progress. "

ENROM the great increase of busiue the subscriber
4 has enjoyed in the last six m 'nths, he has been
conf eed tn add to his ready extensive establishment
which he has done by building of the largest and
most admraby arranged operating in the Union,
and say whou lear of contra liction. that be
has Of Il gest and best arranged establism
in this country and facilities for the successful proern-
ion ofhi business possessed but by few, if any, in this
State. With competent AMI accomplished assistants.
,dby far the largest stock of daguereaiype materials
fe ourd in this place such of eve.y variety,
9iframe of the finest quality ard richest patterns Jew
elry, from common up the finest qualify made for
dagurueotypes he fla himself that he Is bett.r pre-
pned t. met the wants of the public in such thing.
than any mousse in this place. at from 80 to $50 90.
As to the quality OF his work he feels that it is too
well establishment to demand admit liom him self
recommendation, he will only say tlnt he chaier grs
cpnpars with any, not only taken in this place hut
thewor /.
With his pre- facilities ne is much better prepared
10 take pictures Of children and groups than heretofore
and would especially call attention that department
In every case satisfaction guaranteed, charge
made.
Views of private residences and other buildings and
scenery of every description accurately tnken spe.
ciners of which mey be seen and many others with
which his galleries abound, by calling the sign Of the
fng, next d5ol to the Virginia Bank. Main ST. Lyn h.
bme Va, at Masonic Temple, Main St, Danyiile
Va. p. f. GIBBS, Proprietor.
7 S.-Post mortem eases and inyaliis promptly at.
tende t., when requested
Stoci Of all kind furnished Il craft at tn, lowest
cash prices PEG
may Is
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-12
RICHMOND.
DIAPER HANGING, &r.
JOHN I. RBGNAULT
PAPER HANGER AND uPHOLSTERER,
RICHMOND.

1SO hain-st, Richmond, Va
VII visit LyHohhurg, Va about the tath ni July with
an assortment al the lat STYLES Of Piper ilanriors
bofdsfa trr BOARDS. &c, md will remain limited
TINE ler The purpose of purefine ROOMS. HALLS,
ENTRIES No. which hc viii gnrantor will be eNecu-
ted IN sfylo not IL lac surpassed IN this country.
pfdels lelt Ill MI. Bishop nt Tho "Npty,l lausc,"
will receive Tamp attention aPan his arrival
J + h hnyne removed 10 ha aud elegant store.
100 Main-st, would inform The public TINT he has
on hand th' HResI assortment ot goods ia his Inn
offered m Nirgmin nnd requests examination FROM
those wishing purchase Ills stock consis =, pnrl
ol fferrh aud American Gold Silver, OAK. Gnzed aud
unelazed Satin aud Plain Paper nnd Borders Feath"r
Beds Onrlcd ilair mud Shutk Mnttrrssra Lounges,
Tee feics, Window Shades n every description, Ne-
uellnn Blnds, Oil Cloth for lla4 Rooms and Stair
ways, satin Damasi DeLoine Lace aud Muslin Curtains
Cnrn and Ornaments oi c,ery STYLE Bnnds. Loops,
Cords nud fasses Nolyci, Rrussr. three ply and in
grnin Narpclnes Chinese aud Cocoon Mating ol every
widtl manufactured Nc, &c, and would respectfully
solicit the attention ofthe trade before purchasing.
~ All orders for work or goods in town or court,y
promptly executed. Jun 2sdlm
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-12
HUNT g. HARVEY
For baltimore and Philadelphia.

BY STEAMER BElNlDERE.
Leares Rntmopd cetyy 3uesiag al . 0'rioek = ~
.5ssA THE large ann new Steamer y II LNl u r Il
sS~@@ Cnpt GmfoRp. will receive freight every Mon.
ay aud up the hour of | o'clock p NJ every Tuaa.
lay, ior the above placc'.
Shippers To Wheeling, pitt-bure Cincinnati and the
South aud West generally, will Gn this the ehonp
Isl and most expeditions For freight npply 10
LuDLAM &. WATSON, Richmoud, Va.
LII LII
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RICHMOND.
:ss.....llIe ss.....llIe Change Of Schedule. 4,sffh
spring and summer neTArrangcIncnt,
Between New York and Richmond, via
Norfolk
JAMESTOWN AND ROANOKE
PER I. S. STEFAN SnIPS

JAMESTOWN AND ROANOKE
A. 200 IONS RafzHes, Commanded by Captains
~ Cavendy yuud Sk mr.
The Jamrstov will lelyr Richmond every Tuesday
tereop al O'Clock. Ami the Rnanuk, every saturla,
I"ofnihg at I o'clnch. Tor New lafk Norfolk
Returning, they will leave New tx lur Richmond
every Saturday aud Wednesday afternoon ut o'clock
stopping " hours way at Norfolk
fassaee 10 New York. including meats aud State
tonm accommodation, ,on .................. Sih
NIeefhge hsSnFe only .-. ....
Charge 10 Norfolk tie same a. hy River Boais.
sAerchanis and Travellers will find this ne OF the osi
speedy and comfortable routes between New York md
Ri'hnend. Passage and fire oul, sl0, Stcerage ras
sogeonY s..
LUDhAM & WATSON.
npl3 IA Ri,l,,,,I
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REDUCING STOCK.
Bargains In Ready Made Clothing.

order to insure the rompete disposal of thnir sum
stock by the co.e Of the aenson the subscribers
will offer their large stock of summer Clothlng of their
manufacture AT greatly reduced prices for CASH.
Those in wnnt ofGOOD CLOTHING now hnve nm op-
portunty rarely met with Ia supply them.elvos with
the bost article IN the mnrket imp coedentedly low
prices. BURROUGHS sHAFER Il co.
Wholesale u Retail Clothing Bazaar Il Ger temen's
Quilting Establiahmsnt Main 81 cor Market.
Jun 10
~ Bedford sontrel, Salem Bcneon Floyd Intoll
gonocr and Wyhovlle Telegraph copy
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GAS! GAS! GAS!!!
FINE SOAPS.

4 OW'S BROWN WINDtOR and Honey Sonps.
IL Transparent Soap in balls, Musk Soap, Palm do
T,ansParent Soap in bars, fine old CASTLE Sonp, white
ana mottle !. with n great variety of other
Soaps, ior sale at JOHN i. WRlGH1'S
ifn28 New Drug Store.
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CLOTHING AND FANCY GOODS.
JUNE 2stl,, 1854.
NuR TI,RM9 ARE CAGI1


nUR TERMS ARE CASH,
~ NEW GOODS ~ EXPRESS.
just received. ot Of hyperion Black Cloth Dress
and Ftoek Coaia. Black Cnssnere Panfs Of superior
quality, made md trimmed in the very beat mnnner;
aiso, beautiful lot Of Fancy and White DRILLING Confs
aud Pnntsi 10 doz Fnnoy Md Gloves Of the beau
tifu 'hadea and coors
90 dnz. fine Linen and M9uslin Shirts,
40 Collars ply. different styles,
90 /" Ii, en- and Jeans Drawers,
90 White Linen Cambria Han kfs, with borders
10 :" Fancy Checked Silk Crhyats
90 - Cainsse Luten Neck Ties,
(tho most ben tifu styles for summer)
10 f" White md Fancy colored sik 9oves
ALSO,
-Four pieces superior alaet and blue French Cloths;
two pieces oxtfn fine Cloth Bioeys manufacture; 10
pieeca Blnck and Frunoy ,}assimeres. These goods
will be made mp order in the neptest manner Gem
iemcn wanting a al efior fitting suit of clothes will
plonsc give call Suits of CIoh s made 10 order In
FOURTEEN HOURS.
GLASS & RAINE
iun27 J. DIXON Ar:
~ Republican, Bedford Sen'ino Roanoke Rep.
Floyd Intelligencor and Wythevillo Telegraph cory
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Old Dominion Line Canal Boats.

BETWEEN LYNCHBURC & RICHMOND.
nj ERCIlANDlHE &c. from The Norfh sssss--sIII.s.IL
II consigned us, and tabacco, pro t2>------==~
f1ce &c. shipped hy his line. from Lyuchburg for
waideI fee oC Commission. Our bnals ieave Lynch
burg and Richn ond every UdaesA,y and Sat'rdoy-
onr Lumher-liousc is II FIRE PROOF binding, On the
ba'nin Richmon and prepared toreceive FRO.
hure tobacco &c ON storage at the mo l moderate
charge, Merchandise &c. is subject to only dmy
sc in Richmond Freight carried at customary rates
EUSTACE & &APPLEYNRD,
W. A HORTON Ag'l at Lynchburg, office at Mr.. B.
+ Nack"tt's Lumber ouse, on the Basin
lepl 29-dly
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Through i'm Six Minutes.

VuST RECElA Ed, by Express supply oi Austin =
- Magic Cream Frerzs,s = will freeze in six minutes
without / Dor. Al ., On hand Shower Baths, Bathing
aud Water Coolers of my own nniac whicn
offered prices to suit the times. G. s. BLISS.
30
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LENE Of Richmond .,ta3ssas ,t3ssa

These vrsscla OF the irr class built ~ the city o
Baltimore, expressly for this fnde aud hive superior
ummudalions Tor passengers. They are commanded
ty experienced Gnptains, we'll qualified for the udo
md who i'll spufe eXcrtion In accommodate ThoJ
will be towed up end down the sivers by sleam and may
he relied to sal promptly na advertised.
Merchants going North or ordering goods from N'w
York will Gud it their interest ship by this limo
freight will always bc taken low by my other
line Of Packets, and every effort will be nude by the
agents in Richmond ard New York to give satisfaction
Freight - cents per whole, and II cents per y
Tobacco being aboul 30 per cent. Less than ehmret
the Steamers. Insurance can be effected in the h.,l
moad Fire Association by this line nt 38 per cent.
We respectfully ask and hope IL succeed IN obtain
lng full shate of patronage.
Goods shipped by this line 10 Nav York will be for
wnrled free Of commission 10 New Orleans, Mobile.
6hnrleston Savannah any other Southern ~ North
rrn port. The vessels will lie in Richmond 1T Rockets
Ia New York Be,th No. |, Coffee House Slip, foot Of
Wall Street. DAVID CuRRIE Richmond, } y
c. H. P1ERSON, N. Y -
No 81 South Shea y
Auuu-t 9.dts
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INSURANCE AGENCY,
the Protection Insurance Company, Hartford Com
CAPITAL, $500 600
Insurance Company of the Valley, in Virginia.
CAPITAL, $500, 600.

INSURANCE be effected in these companies ul
n fair terms, in any others oI equal resPoosi
bili'y, by application 10
p. D. CHRISTIAN, Agt Lynchburs
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CLOSING OUT STOCK.
,s,O TEE PEOPLE Of Lymcnnurg.-

w ot
4 ADAMS & cos, Expresses ofrl DRg CeTtaia
and Chcap facio. for obtaining goods Of nll doscrp
tiJns from all pnrts Of the United States.
We have secured Specia Express Privileges on the
swil and Jamest0on and R0aHokc leaving
New.Yo,k, Wednr.lny, aud Saturday arriving In Rich
niond Friday and Monday Of each week by this line
we nre prepared lorwcrl goods Of all descriptions
very low rnres. Our Express lenyes Richmond daily
per Edmund mud Dnvcnpor's line Of Packets.
Goods delivered Free ot PorteraQe
Our inland express per Gren u. 5. Mail Li.e ~
nea us hernolore To arrive in Richmond 7'uiee Do,
The wcll-known character of house for resp
bility and attention 10 tho interests of
warrants us in saying that shippers will find it their
interest to order ihoir Goods through Adams8 Co.
E1prcss" ADAMS co,
per Un. n. Mosby, Agent,
iy 2G(dts Lynehbmg, Va.
n. B.Coods dispatched to all point. where oe hav'
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PETERS, MARTIN A CO.,

Commission and Forwarding Merehants,
On The Basin; Corner Of l2h and Cary Streets
may 30-ts Richmond, Va
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Plated goods.

'ssABLE OASfORS, Winters, Tall and Chamber
Il Cundlestck-, Shutters, Jray., Forks, Spoons, &c,
large supply on hand for sale cheap, by .,
nny % GREGORY 4 ROYALL.
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fair TERMS as in any others ol equal respous
bili'y by application
p. D. CHRISTIAN, Ag't. Lynchburg.
aug l7-d1y
LTRE, LIFE AND MARINE mss g
L ANCE-Lynchbarg Hose d. Fire iasura"cs Go"
many.
This Cos.pnny makes Insurance against oss dam
,ge by Fire, Dwelling Stores Tobacco fact
res and other buildings, on furniture, go1is wares.H
merchandise, generally yin and countryon The nas
avorabe terms.
Also mike, insurance on the lives ofall persons et
Toying good health, and Of sound constitution for tlr
whole duration offe. fora limited period
Slaves employed in ordinary occupations, vii ~
insured on reasonable terms.
The Company will alsr take marine risks from and IA
any of the Northern or Southern Ports, at favonmh5
rates.
JOHN ROBIN MCDANIEL, President.
DON T. Q. PETERS. Fice Plfsiiem.
SAMPSON DIUGUID. Chiet Engineer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
james NJ. Cobbs Dexter Otey,
George W Yancey, S,mrel Garland,
William 7. Anders son Nathan Thurman,
John O. Taylor, James NJ. Boyd.
Nk2flN HOLLINS, Treasurer.
CREEp T. WILLS, Secy.
DR.. =. II. Gilme4, I ,tz.., l., ,i.
DR. Wm. Otwpy Oven '
The Medical Examination ,f subjects for Insurance
will be ulide the nilee of the Company each day
between the hours Of , aud o'clock,
Feha its
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CONSISTING OF CLOTHS. CAsslMEREs.
AND vEST1EGSi
CLOTHING AT COST.

0EVEHHNE AT VOsE.
hWlNG to the great quantity Of Reudy madc Cloti
~ ing In this market, and tho hurdness Of tho tnes
we hnvc concluded to sell for time our Fine md bea-
Glly assorted Stock of Ready made Clothing Furnish
ing Goods, Umbrellas, Nc, Nc. at Cost for Cash
Now Ia emphnoay the time Tor all wanting ch
gouds--nnd who does nut Ito lay in good supply of
clothing such are seldom offered in this market.
Our Goods all new aud bit recently purchased n
very low preea aud consist of all styea and patterns
from the finest the coarsest kind, to suit evsry per
Our Cloths Oussmerea nnd Vestng we will continue
mike up the lowest of profits, acco ting to
tho nlos.nnd every ortcle made up by
give entire snslnction.
Con g aud ali aud examine for yourselves and our
word 'or il, yon will not 20 nwny dissatisfedi At
BAKER a. CLAVEY'S
Clothing Stoton, Main d Market ats
nny t0-ts
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DICHMOND IL BOSTON LINE .4s4S
ia of PaCkets.-Ihs line rs comPuse#i-st -stss---
f the following vessels, and sails from Boston every
Wednesday.
Schooner Susan Captain =. q. Rogers
WestoQer - q. c. Rogers
Courier, " |. B Rogers
g" Sharon, !. II. Nichers""
Mercy TAYLOR, " G. Nickcrson.
.Iulielte, - o. Baker, Jr
These vessels Of the FIRST cas built expressly for
is trade and have superior accommodations for pass
'ngers.
They are commanded by experienced Captains. well
riaicd tor the tiaae and vino will spare exertion
accommodate.
They will be towed T." aud down the river by scam.
und may be relied on sail promptly as advertised.
Merchants going North ordering goods from Bus
ton, will find it otheir interest TO ship by this line
IS it is the only regular lur and freight will always be
tnken as low by any other vessela and every ctnr
will be made hy the agents in Richmond and boston to
eivesati. faction
We respectfully ask aud hope to sy"ceed in oh
aiming full share OF patronage
The vessels will lie in Richme J al Rockctts; i0
Boston RowrS Whari,
DAVID CURRIE Richmond, },.,
ALLEN x WELTCH, Boston, ~ =
aug o-dts No 1873 State Street
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4 INSEEDOIL, White Lead5 White Zinc, SPir 1
~ Turprntine, Pailt, and Colors, TOR saIc by
inn 10 d. z. LYMAN.
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BROADWAY THEArRE.-Mr. James Anderson, the
English tragedian is to personate the character Of
Gsippus, in Gerald Grifin's play of that name, to-
morrow evening. The other leading characters are
assigned to Mr.. Conway, Mr.. Pope and Nine. Ponis.
The amusing piece, entitled Twas l." closes the
entertainments.
BowERy THEArRH.-The new drama styled Sal
vator Rosa will be presented again tomorrow
evening, with the same good cast. The carnival
scene and the eaty6e are much admired. The drama
Of the Forty Thieves" which Is well cast, will
also be given.
NBLo's Gainesville new ballet of I" Genevieve,
the sonnambule,n and the fairy pantomime called
Medina, or a Dream and Reality comprise the
entertainment announced by Mr. Niblo for to-mor-
row night. Nile. Urea Matthias and the entire Ravel
family viii appear.
Burrows THEATRE-The benefit Of Mrs. Buck
land will come off tomorrow evening. The pieces
selected are the comedy of the " Honeymoon and
the Two Buzzards." In addition to the regular
company the following persons have volunteered =
Don.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Mr. Purdy has engaged
Nessrs. Cony and Taylor and Master Cony, with
their highly trained dogs. They avill make their
frst appearance to morrow night, IN the Forest Of
Bondy" and the 'tOurang Outang." The maniac
Lover will he the commencing piece The old
standard prices are 20 be resumed.
WALLAcK's -Shakspere's comedy
"As You Like It." in which Mr.. Waliaek will sus
tain the character OF Jacques, will be played to-
morrow evening. Mr.. w. will be supported by tho
entire company. The ,aughabe farce Of Love and
Murder" win terminate all.
JuILIENs CoNcERra--There will be Jubilee per-
formance tomorrow evening in commeinoraton OF
the two hundredth and positively last night of the
American Quadrlle." All the most popular Of
Juilien's old favortes, with several new compost
tons, win be presented On this occasion also Mrs.
Wallace Bouchalle will maze her first appearance
at these concerts. An immense attendance may be
expected.
AMERICAN MUAEUM.--The tragedy OF "Jane
Shore, and the amusing farce of Deaf as 4 Post :.
are TO be represented tomorrow evening, the casts
OF which embrace the names Of c. w. Clarke DaIy
Hadaway, and Miss Mestayer Two good pieces
will be given in the afternoon.
CnRsrY's NIxsrRELs contigue TO give their negro
de!ineations at Mechanics Hail The programme
for tomorrow evening comprises several Of their
best negro melodies
WOODS HrNsTRELs.--" Uncle Toms Cabin la
announced again for Tomorrow night, George ap
pearing as Topsy, and Ia pe'@e Kneass as Eva, she
having recovered from her late indispssition.
BucKlEy's SERgNADERs.-This company adver-
fse repetition 81 the burIcsque opera o. Norma"
ior tomorrow evening, together with meIy OF their
fayorite ballads and instrumental solos,
PRor. HART's WHOLE WORLD is stiIl on exhibi-
ton Of 317 Broadway.
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ings and men, 50 much so that the Spaniards5J
came alarmed. The Governor addressed remon
STRANGE 70 huskon, the Russian agent, who paid "A,
attention 10 H. The Governor then formally COM
manded the Russians to quit the territories OF hu
Catholic Majesty. kuskoff coolly denied the sove
regnty of Spain, and claimed the territory az Rus
sian possession. This occurred during the Mexican
war OF independence and their internal dissensions
prevented the Spaniards from taking any efficient
steps to enforce the order. Indeed no action was
ever taken to drive of the Russians by force About
1888 the Mexican government gave orders for the
establishment of a military colony north OF the Bay
of Sonoma, now called San Pablo Bay. This town
was established under the direction OF NJ q. Vallejo
Commandante General de las Fr0nteras del N0rte, 10
1885, at Sonoma but the occasion for 1t had almost
passed. About 1926 the activity and skill Of the
Russian fishermen began to reduce the number OF
seals, sea offers, and other maritime fur animals,
and the fishing became less profitable, the Rus
sian settlements became less prosperous, and in
1885 the fishery was scarcely paying expenses.
The inhabitants at Bodega and Fort Ross began TO
turn tEer attention to stock raising and agriculture,
but they soon tired Of it, and in l841 the company
sold out their live stock goods and ether property TO
Captain Suffer. The people returned to Sitka ex-
cept very few, among whom was Hoeppener, who,
with his lady, removed to Sonoma. Hoeppener
disappeared several years ago, and Mrs. Hoeppener
is, so far as know, the only relic OF the Russian
colony ut Bodega. She has tasted deeply Of mis-
fortune since her husbands reverse Of fortune and
desertion, but she always commands my respect.
The Russians continued their trade with Califor-
MIA till the discovery Of the gold. Several vessels
arrived every year at Yerba Buena, (Which, per-
haps, | must inform your readers, was the only
name applied to the site of your now glorious city
until March, IS47.) About S 600 bushels Of wheat
were taken yearly to Sitka, and several hundred
barrels of beef sailed under the supervision Of the
Russian agent. This latter post filled by Capt.
Ledes dorif, who died about 1s4S. The first
steamer ever brought into San Francisco was
built at Sitka, and being found to be too small for
the wants of that place, sold to Ledesdorf. She
arrived in the bay in 1S47 The Russian engineer
returned to Stka, and pretended engineer Just in
from the mountains, was placed in charge. He
took the boat TO San jose to Sonoma, and TO Sacra
mento, at the end of which time it was found tina,
he had burnt up all the fiues, and the machinery
was thus made worthless. The hull was used as =
launch, and may be about the bay yet for all that
know. For several years after the discovery Of
gold the Russians ceased their trade at San Francis
CO, but it has again commenced. Ross.