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GTONE QUARRy.-ta am prepared to fur
- nsh from my quarry, opposite the Little Falls
and adjoining the quarry of the late Timothy
ONeale, any quantity Of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply TO the undersigned
al his house on II, between 10Th and 20lh streets,
in the First ward, or TO Mr.. Paine, at the quarry.
July 27 WILLIAM h. SCOTT.
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tISE WATCHES & RICH JEwELRY.

II q. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
IL. "a and 9th streets, has just returned from
he north with good assortment of the most rich
aud fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
tor sale the same, at wholesale or retail, much
cheaper than goods OF like quality have ever been
>oid Tor in this section Of country. Please call nj
~ store, sign ofthe large spread eagle.
N. B Special attention paid to the repairing OF
watches by w. w. Hollingswor,h.
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OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

HUsBEIL's MAGIC IMPRESSION PAPER.-We refer
our readers TO the advertisement in another col
umn, setting forth the merits of this pleasing and
ingenious invention. The cheapness should in.
duce all TO give it trial.-Phtiadelph,a Merchant
Ii is unsurpassed for neatness and utility, and
should meet with the sale it richly deserves
Iyibuns
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INXTRA Heavy-plated Tea Sets, Albata
IL Forks, Spoons, &c.--M. w. Gait ~ Bro.
have Just received a beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets latest styles
Castors, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, &c
Also, superior AIbata Forks and Spoons.
The above are Of the very best quality, and un
usually low.
M. w. GALT 81 BRO.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
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N and Painting, by James Jackson Jsrves,
aulhor Of History Of the Sandwich Islands, &c.
Price 81 25.
Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito
Shore, sixty engravings, by Samuel A. Bard.
ST. 25
The Heiress Of Haughton, or the Mothers
Secret. by the auther of Aubrey Castle. Avon, &c.
Price 371 cents
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
July 2l Bookstore, near Ninth street
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DANIEL WEBSTER. --Messrs. Taylor

nANIEL WEIsSrER.-- .--Messrs. Taylor
IL &MAURY have a few of the original sub
scrbers' copies OF the works OF Daniel Webster,
printed on very fine imperial paper, IN which Mr.
Webster inscribed his name. Six volumes !
price $50.
L. x M are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any copies in their possession.
Mar IL Bookstore near 9th ST.
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II EAVEs from a Family Journal, from
il A the French Of Emile Souvestre, author OF
The Attic Philosopher IN Paris.
MrsJamesons Common place Book Of Thoughts,
Memories, and Fancies.
r.. FARNHAM,
June Corner llth 81. and Penn. nv
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In CORSICA: Corsica

NTANDERINGs In CORSICA; Corsica ;
wv Picturesque, Historical, and Social with q
Sketch OF the Early Life Of Napoleon, translated
from the German by Edward Joy Morris. Price
vi so.
Lectures on English Literature, from Chancer
10 Tennyson, by Henry Reed. Price 81 rs.
Just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURYs
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ENGLISH AND rRENCH BOARDING
AND DAY SCHOOL.
MISS BROOK T. from Philadelphia will
lNl open her BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
Tor young Ladies, Monday, Svtenbsr 10Th,
1855, at No. l3s, Penn. Avenue, corner OF
Seven Buildings and 18th street. Miss BROOKE
will be assisted by the most competent Proies-
sors in every department
A French lady, recently from Paris, is engaged
as a resident governess, and every means will be
used 10 accom- plish her pupils in that language.
Drawing will be taught in various and elegant
styles.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
"My friend, Miss Brooke, is q most estimsble
lady, Of great intelligence, whose quslifstions
a teacher, and whose accomplishments in English
literature, entite her TO high consideration;
ALONZO POTTER"
uMiss Brooke is well known TO me as a lady
who is entirely capable OF conducting successfully
the education Of young ladies, and in every way
worthy OF the patronage OF parents.
A. DALLAS BACHE."
The Rich, Rev ALoNzo POTTER, d. D.,
Right Rev. G. w. DoANE, d. d., LII. d.
Professor A. DALLAS BACHE, Supt. Coast
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, secy Of Smith
soian Institution.
Gen. JOHN MASON, Washington, d. c.
WILLIAM w. CORCORAN, Eco.
JOHN S. MEEHAN, Esq, Librarian to Con-
gress
Hon. JAMES CAMPBELL, P. M. General
Hon. ELLIS LEWIS, Chief Justice Of the ;.
Court, Pa.
Hon. G. w. WOODWARD, Associate Judge
OF the S. Court Of Penna.
Hon. GEORGE VAIL, M. c., N. Jersey
Lieut.. M. F. MAURY, LII. d., Y. $. obsecra-
tory.
Circulars stating the terms to be had At ths
principal Book Stores, or Of Miss Brooke, No
l3S Pa Avenue.
August 30--3taw1m.
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lNl commonplace book Of Thoughts, Memo
ries and Fancies, original and selected, by Mrs
Jameson. Price IS cents.
Leaves from Family Journal, from the French
OF Emile Souvestre, author of "the Attic Philo-
sopher in Paris" Paper, so cents; cloth, IS
cents
Theory and Practice OF Landscape Painting in
water colors, illustrated by series Of "a designs,
colored diagrams Of numerous wood cuts, with
two extra plates Of simultaneous contracts, by
George Barnard. Price So
Just received at
TAYLOR &c MAURYS Bookstore,
June - near 9th st.
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Observation-Disclosures

A HISTORY OFGREECE.-AHi History of
IA Greece, from the earliest times 10 the Roman
Conquest, with supplementary chapters on the
History Of Literature and Art. BY VIM. Smith,
LII. d., editor OF the Dictionaries OF Greek and
Roman Antiquities Biography and Mythology"
and Geography" With notes, and a continuation
TO the present time. by @. c. FELTON,, LID.
Eliot Professor Of Greek Literature in Harvard
University.
The above work intended principally for schools
Of the higher classes Just received and for sale st
the Bookstore OF r. FARNHAM, corner OF
Penn sylvania avenue and llth street Aug 81.
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TTARPER,s MAGAZINE for September is

"ARPER'S MAGAZINE for September is
III magnificent number, filed with superior
engravings, and for sale at SHILLINGroSs book
store.
The great Illustrated Magazine of Art for Sep
tember is one of the best that has been issued.
Leslie's Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions.
The Knckerbocker Magazine for September,
Godey's Lady's Book Graham's Magazine, and
punanl's Magazine, al! for September, received
and Tor sale al
SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
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READY MADE CLOTHING
REDUCED PRICEs.--As the seaso

N is advanced, we have determined to sell of
the remaining portion OF our winter stock al
greatly reduced prices therefore gentleman wish
ing TO consult economy in purchasing fine Over
coats Talmas Dress Frock, and Business Coats
Black and Fancy Cashmere Pants; Velvet, Silk
Satin, and Merino Vests; Under Shirts and
Drawers, and all other ready made garments o.
fine quality, will find present variety 10 be as
well assorted as in the beginning OF the season
with the advantage Of much lower prices.
WALL 81 STEPHENS,
322 Pa. avenue, next to Iron Hall.
Fab
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Y,Hr soYs on THE srREs, 4 MS

tory of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny OF
,he American Party, and its probable influence
on The next Presidential election, TO which Is
added Review Of The Letter of the Hon Henry
A. Wise against The Know-notbings, by an Anne
rican.
The History OF Mason and Dixon's Line, con
tanned in ali Address delivered by John II. B.
Latrobe, Of Maryland, before the Historical So
ciely of Pennsylvania, November s. 1884.
Mirana Elliot, or The Voice Of the Spirit, by 5.
Nj. I'll.
Autobiography of Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
Preface, Noles, and Appendix, by Harriet w.
Warner.
Just received and for sale by
K FARNHAM,
Corner of Penn. avenue and llth street.
Feb Is 4Hg4 t1
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&rE,y BOOKS RECEIVED AT sHII

STEW BOOKS RECEIVED At SHII.-
IN LlNGTON'S Bookstore
The Dodd Family, by Charles Lever, author OF
harles O Malley.
Behind The Scenes, ny Lady Bulwer Lytton
The Lampghter, one of the most fascinating
Gooks ever written.
Everything in the Book, Newspaper and Sta
Query line for sale al
JOE SHILLINGTON'S
Bookstore Odeon Building, corner Al
street aud Pa. avenue.
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The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.

Mail steamers.
| The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. .........C Captain West.
| The Pacific Captain Nye.
The Baltic. Captain Comstock.
IS These ships having been built by
T-3tA contract expressly for government
= service, every care has been taken
IN their construction, as also in their engines, 10
insure strength and speed, and their accommo-
dations for passengers uuequalled for ele-
gance and comfort.
Price of passage from New York to Liverpool,
IN first cabin. .....Sl 80
In second cabin, $75. Exclusive use of extra sized
state rooms.. ..................... .---S32o
From Liverpool 10 New York 80 and 20 guineas
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED DATES or SAILING
From Ne,0 Fork From Lipeyyool.
Wed'day. Dec ~, 1854 Saturday. Dec. 10, 1854
We lday. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec. 80, 1854
Wedt ay. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 13, 1865
Weddn. Feb. 7, 1885 Saturday. Jan. 27, 1855
WeddaJ. Feb. q! 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1858
Wedday. Mar. 7. 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1855
For fre ght or pa, sage. apply TO
No. So Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, SHIPLEY u Co.,
Liverpool.
R.G ROBERTS & Co,
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London
B. G. WAINWRlGHT& Co.,
Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners Of these ships will not be accounta
bile for gold, silver, bullion specie Jewelry, pre-
cious stones, metals, unless bills of lading
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
II UsT RECEIVED AT TAYLOR q MAUI
u ry's Bookstore, near 9th street
The Plurality of Worlds, with Introduction
by Edward Hitchcock d. ID.
A Lamp to the Path; or, the Bible in the Heart,
the Home, and the Market Place, by the Rev. w
X. Tweedie, ID. ID.
The Ca,acombs of Rome, by the Right Rev. w.
]. Kip, ID. d.
Narrative Of Voyage to the Northwest Coas
of America by Gabriel Franchere.
Cornne, by Madame De Stael, new edition.
VaIhck, by Beckford, do
Female Poets of Great Britain, do
Western Scenes and Adventures illustrated.
Life of Napoleon, by Haztitt, do
CATIRE AND SATIRISTs, BY JAMES
- Hannay, author of Singleton Fonileroy, &c.
Cosas de Espana, or Going TO Madrid, via Bar
celona.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
March Bookstore, near 9th street.
LNOR RENT, till the 18th Of November
I next, the large built house at the corner OF
18th and X streets. Call at the Sentinel Office.
IntelIigencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily
and send bills 10 Sentinel Office.
Nav l7-1wd
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LNOR RENT, till the 10Th OF November
l next, the large built house at the corner OF
lSth and X streets. Call at the Sentinel" Office.
Intelligencer, Star, and Organ, one week daily
and send bills 10 Sentinel Office.
Nav l7-lwd
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GATIRE AND SATIRISTS, by JAMES
- Hannay, author of Singleton Fonleroy &c.
Cosas de Espana, Going 10 Madrid, via Bar
celona
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
March Bookstore, near 9th street.
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u Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c, Penn
.ylvania avenue, south side, between III and 9th
streets, has received part OF his fall supplies
Madeira, Sherry, Port, Of various grades and
prices.
Cognac Brandy, pale and dark, from avery high
order to a fair article.
Scotch Whisky, Schiendsm Gin, OF superior
qualify.
Jamaica Rum, Monongahela Whisky, extra
fine.
Caracas, red and white, (Anisette OF Dusssl
dorf on the Rhine,) Msrsschino.
London Brown Stout.
Edinburgh Scotch Ale.
Champagne OF Mumms and Moet's d. Chan
don's Imperial, Hcidsicck 81 Co., Mumms, and
Moet & Chandons Verzenay and de Rougement.
Also sparkling ST. Peray, pink and white.
With an assortment Of Havana Cigars.
Regaa FL Cas-, Regalia la Villanueva
Es la ebay Venezulsno.
ViIlanuevs, Londres, Humos. &c.
Also, a large assortment Of Rhine Wine, (some
spsrkling) aud French Wine, red and white, from
the highest price 10 fine Bordeaux table Wine.
Dec @
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noN,r. FAIL no GAIL AT HOODS

nON'T. FAIL TO CALL AT HOODs
if YOU wish 10 purchase anything IN the way
nl fine American London, or Geneva Watches
,lhat can he relied for the true tIme rich gold
,rw-lry, pure silver ware, Nc, &c., and save from
Is 10 Is per cent, he Is now receiving his
Fall supply, which will be sold al the iowes'
Wholesale rates.
Fine watches and Jeweiry repaired, and war
ssnIcd 10 give Satisfaction,
II. o. HOODS
H.. rvrnae, between a and 9th streets, sign oi
10, large spread eagle
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Yg,HE FAILURE Of Free Society.-Soci-
ology for the South, or The Failure OF Free
Society, by George Ftzhngh. On sale at
TAYLOR & MAURy'S
Book Store near 9th street
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WASHINGTON. Nov. &c, 1854.

E8- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth of the United States, l,S00 pages royal
octave, double columns, clear print, library edi-
ton, may still be ordered. Price Sc delivered
at the expense of the author
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March l7-1aw2m

INCEST OF ExCHEQUER REPORTS
from 1924 TO 1854 inclusive, volume.
Williams on Personal Property, with American
notes, VOL
The Reporters Chronologically Arranged, by
John VIM. Wallace, vol.
The Greed of Chrisrendom, by w. R. Greg.
Habits and Men, by DR.. Doran.
Guy Rivers, by William Gilmore Simms, VOL,
new edition.
Bits of Blarney, by X. Shelton Mackenzie,
volume.
Bartley's Poems, volume.
Lippencotts Pronouncing Dictionary Of the
World, vol, Svo. FRANCK TAYLOR
Sept Is
MY BROTHERS. KEEPER, by Miss A.
Nl B. Warner, author of Dollars and Gents,
Mr. Rutheriord's Children, &c. just published
and for sale by X. FARNHAM,
Mays Corner Of Pa. avenue and llth sire -.
A NEW WORK on the Cathoiicity Of the
N True Church.-The Golden Reed, or the
True Measure of True Church, by B. +. Barrett,
price 81, just received.
Nav 10 X. FARNHAM
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May 81, 1855.
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Copy of disclaimer of w. ID. Porter IN has applica.
tion for an improved stW for making soood
gas fLed august 5, 1854. Letters patent issned
AugnSt22 1854.
81 do not claim as my invention and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz:
subecting the products of destructive distlllauon
therefrom 10 a high degree of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification of w z. Mcconnell"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-20
Three Eras in Travelling.

Some idea OF the progress made in the modes
and speed of travelling in this country, is
pleasantly given by an article in the Platts-
6urgh Republican. 1t exhibits in contrast
the manner of conveyance from Montreal to
New York in three cras the first before the
invention of Steamboats,, the second shortly
after their introduction on our inland waters
and the third, the present, the age of the
Iron Horse.
The first Era is Illustrate in the Journal OF
traveller, who leaves Montreal at nine o.
clock A. NJ, Sunday, Aug. 18th, 1893 takes
stage from Lapraire to St. Johns hires a
boat and two hands to row him up the Lake
gets "a pass from Col. Fitch ~ breakfasts on
milk-punch. and Wednesday night arrives at
Cumberland head there takes passage in
Hays Cutter and reaches Skenesborough
(now Whitehall) Saturday night at O'Clock
starts again Sunday at two, Wednesday
morning cmbarks for New York on board of a
g fast sailing SLIPPER has tolcrablc pas.
sage, Of which the concise record runs i" meals
good on board the Slippcr-Captain polite
bugs plcnty---no accommodations for ladies
little for gentlemen - and finally arrives at
New York on Tuesday the third of September
having pushed through from Montreal in the
astonishing time of sirteen days.
OF the second Era, specimen is given il
the following printed rules and regulation,
which in 1909 were posted in conspicuou,
place on the Vermont Steamboat" TIL,
announcement that the time of arrival at the
various stopping places may vary {" a fc,,
hours" the great cabin, of sixteen berths, :
the fine for smoking in the ladies cabin "th,
money 10 dc sPeW IN mine for the company,
and the positive prohibition of whistling tn,
-an"s of q" Cinton's March, and Bug0ync!
Dycat, as it may be offensive to some of tn,
company strike one who travels by steam
bat nowadays as decidedly funny.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-20
The Wreck of the San Francisco

The record for 1874 opens sadly. IIard,,
day as yet bat has chroniclcd some terrible
disaster by fire or food. And now another
and the most icarlp! Of all is added to tn,
list.
Inc Steamship San Francisco after noatino
an unmanaGcablc wreck for clcrca storm,
days, WAS ON the 9Th abandoned f., the moro,
OF the waves; and the still depths OF the At
lantic now hold her shattered frame. with
the pale forms of over two hundred bum,,
beings, most OF them swept shriekinr into
eternity by one tremcndous surge. We shud,
der as we think of che irresistible G,rco with
which the Ocean GLAZING its prey.
Inc san Francisco Was new and stauncI
vessel three decker Of about $500 tons
strong as wood and iron c.nld make bor
She sailed from New York. on the ols,
oil last month for California yin the Straits OF
Magellan, with 5l4 officers and soldiers of the
3oth Regiment Of the United States Artillcr,
and aSout two hundred women and children
the families of the officers and privntos
making,with other passengers and the officer,
ana crew OF the ship, sixty IN number
over 500 souls on board. She was frs,
fallen in with ON the Goth, disabled and in Il
gale SO severe that the ships which smoke he,
could render no assistance. They reported her
condition on their arrival, and two steamship,
and SIX other vessels, revenue cutters &c
were sent to search for her.
The principal occurrences of those eleven
Gays 81 terror which followed thu first break,
age OF the San Franciscos engine are given
IN the following condensed statement from tn,
log of the vessel,
I'm the morning of the 25th nit, thc en-
CINE stopped, the piston rod brc,,kin% oa
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ITEMS AT HOME AND ABROAD.

- Giving AWAY LIQuoR - John and
Patrick Kelley were yesterday arrested by
Sheriff Bowman, for " rqting" their friend
Thomas Fitzgerald, They were brought be-
fore Justice Adams, and each fined ten dollars
and costs. Fitzgerald is a noted drunkard
and had only been about six hours out of
JAIL where he had been confined, for drunken
ness and abuse of his family, for more than
week.
-RrN MrRpLRs,--Polly Webster was
burnt to death in Pennington, n. j., last
month, her clothes catching fire while she
was intoxicated, and her flesh being burned
from her bones, while her father, sister, and
two men were near, ou, TOO drunk to render
any assistance. The Pottsvillc (Pa. Mrcr's
JoRgao' records seven dcaths, cqvud Sircctiv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-20
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 1854

but, beng II man of the most approved
courage, without moments hesitation. he
seized his weapons and boldly advanced unon
the enemy. The first shot, aimed with all
tho GOODNESS and precision of q Crockett or Il
Boone, resulted in the death of the foremost
OF the pack, II large. grey wolf, weighing, rs
was supposed, more than two hundred
pounds, and actually mcaauring from tip to
TIP. more than seven feet. The rest of the
pack took to flight before Mr.. Spafford could
reload his rifle SO he is possessed of but
single trophy of the combat, which might.
under slightly different circumstances, have
resulted fatally to him or his companion, and
perhaps to both Saratoga Wig.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-20
Urcklp free ])rcss.
BIRLlN GION, FRIDAY, JAN. 20, 1854

GI- The completion of our new power press,
and consequently the enlargement of our
sheet, has been delayed already two weeks
longer than we anticipated. 1t is promised
us however the coming week Our farming
friends will notice that we arc fulfilling one
OF our promises, in giving them a tclcgraphic
report OF the Cambridge Cattle Markct-onc
week in advance of any paper in the State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-20

NARROW EsCApE.-We understand that Mr.
,tMos Spallord, the commissioner Of the
SAckctt 5 llarhor and Saratoga Rail Road
Company. came near losing his life, a few
days since, under the following circum-
stances Mr., Spailord, with II single com
lanion, having charge Of Il large quantity Of
provisions, for the different parties now en-
gagged in perecting the surveys for the above
mentioned railroad, had bivouackcd for the
night, when he was aroused by the roaring
and plungipg Of the beasts of his carayan, and
sPrnging Instantly up, he found himself slr~
rounded by large pack of hungry wolves of
which the constantly increasing darkness
permitted him to count only eight. Mr.,
SRhyrd had started upon tnis expedition,
WHICH at all times during the season has been
TENDED with more or less danger, armed
cal. with .l"s" riff" and hunting knife.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-20

II GOVERNOR BIGLER.-An Exchange gives
the following short Biographical sketch ofthe
present Governor of Pennsylvania, whose en-.
enlargement of the riotQps proceedings of the
Erie bridgc-burncrs and baby -froezers has Civ
en- HIM such disagrccahlc notoricty of late
'"Goycrnor ihgler is about live feet nine inch
cs high, fair complexion, brown hair, and
blue eyes; was born among the" Alleghcnies'
(as he calls the mountains in this Statc) on
the ffSt daY Of AprH, $50. lie stands uI
straight, looks wise, and would make tolera,
bly, good circuit preacher, if he only possess
cd the necessary riety and ability
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~ y TREATY WITH MENICo.-Mr. Gadsdcn
our Minister to Mexico, has returned to New
Orleans, having made a Treaty with Mexico,
which, it is alleged, cedcs to the United
States the Nesilla Valley, settles the qucs-
''"ns OF the faray grant, the Tehuantepcc
grant, and the claims of Mexico for Indian
dcrrcdptions. 1t is asserted that the terms
ct the Treaty were such as to exceedingly
CRAFTY the people of Mexico, who received its
announcement with loud congratulations
iheSe' we presume, arose from the expecta-
,lohS OF the twenty millions the Treaty stipu-
ht"s to pay to that bankrupt government. 1t
remains to be seen whether Mr.. Gadsdcn had
any authority to made any suoh treaty, and
whether it will be ratified ''