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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-11-03


SIEAMBoAr WORK will be ready about the twenty
fourth Of October.
~. CONTENTS:
FIRST Application Of Steam
iile OF John titcl-Engraying Of his first Boat NJ.
Lie OF Robert Futon-EngayaG Of his first American DUG"
on the Hudson River
Robert Fulton and Iiyngon first Ohio River Boat-O'rf'
ldkeness-full Particulars
Latrohc's first Boat
First Steuhcnvic Boat
lrst Explosion ON the Western Waiersfrom an No ,ti
iF OF the Western Waters; Towns Cities and phtlne
down correctly
Lt OF Steamboat Explosions 1912; Names OF h'u m
>, "ouhded List of Steamboats, aieat. Ell,
NVircct views of lfsbmg Wheeling Cincinnati Lou
o. Louis ana New Orleans in 1855; Sketch OF each paw
, reputation, Business &c, &c
fast Time of Boats Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
Isl ot Steamboat Officers the Western Waters
INC nc ne" Steamboat Law-With Communicating ltoal 11
Disasters ON the Lakcs-Namcs Lost Killed and Woun''
me High Water in 1910 1892 1917
ihSt Oh Plantations on Mississippi River -,
United States supreme Court Steamboh pe' ri
hiee hundred pages with hundred engraNinRs u,i1
somey bound BY RENTING one Dollar (pospaid) you W"
receive copy of the above work
ordcr from the solicited and agents wanted III e''
Town ana city ocanyass for the work oo
Address JAS r. LLOYD & co..
DC Jd&clawtlstjan Post Office Building, Cincinhat "
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FaR SALE.

vHE subscriber offers for sale piece or parce
of land, situate in Susquehanna township
Cambria county, containing L acres more or less
about four acres cleared, with a two story plank
house, frame stable, and other buildings, there
on erected. There is an orchard Of about 90 choice
apple trees, grated, and about 80 choice peach
trees in a thriving condition, mostly bearing fruit.
There is a never failing spring OF water within
two rodsIef the house
The above land is situated within one nnlle OF
Cherry Tree borough, and being well ttmbered
with Zine and Oak, offers inducements for lumber
ing. @ -
Pcrsens wishing information on the above, can
have it by addressing the subscriber.
JACOB A. BRETH.
Newman's Mills, August %, lS55.--8rn-
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ORPHANS, COURT SALE.

NY virtue of an alias order of the Orphans
LIB Court of Cambria county, .here will be ex-
p, scd to public saIe on the premises, Monday,
the 18th day Of October, NEXT, at O'Clock. p NJ,
the following read estsse uf which james n.
N'Ifermit died seized, viz: NsS
4 certain piece or parcel Of land and saw-nlill
thereon erecscd, situate in Chest Township, Cam
bria County, beginning at post at the Southeast
end f the tract If which it is part, theacc south
S5l degrees West by tract in name of Thomas
Pcirosc l06 perches to post, thence North 81
d, grecs West 81 perches to post, thence South
504 degrees West AZ perches to a post, thence
Nurtf degrees East ze perels+s to post, thence
South SO degrees East 80 perches to post. thence
North degrees Fest 40 perches 70 a post.thence
-hy land # john Il. M'Dermit, South 80 degrees
East 62 pcrcfs 10 the lace of beginning, con
taining thirty acres.
TERMS One third OF the essrchash money to
be paid TN confirmation of the sale, aud the resi-
lne in two equal annual payments thereafter with
interest, To be secured BY the Judgment bonds
anil mortsuge Of the purchaser
IN JAMES M'DERSiiT.
LANES afMUI.LEN.
sf~ss4 st Executors.
s'eytenisrir IS, 1856.
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To Ae TeocSe1s, Boe1ds df Drsetovs, and
p fssends IF Ednoatson ~ Cass6vsa county. +
VOU are hereby respeetfully invited 70 attend
Teachers Institute TO be held in the bsr-
ongh of Ebensburg to commence ON Tuesday,
October 1eth at 10 O'Clock, a. IL and to continue
in session four days.
Our efforts failed last year, on account OF not
having any preparations made prior to the call OF
the Superintendsnt. But to prevent Ike fail
ure. we have engaged persons, TO act as lecturers
and instructors The following have been engas-
ed. b. N. Kerr Superintendant OF Allegheny q,
county, James M. Prior, Principle Of Third
Wsrd school Pittsaulrg g, and r. Thomas OF Pitts
h,r ali able and experienced teachers, and well
ausI;;cd to impart that instruction so much need
n I,v the teachers in our common schools. The
Presbvferian church has been procured for the use
of the Institutnte also reduction in the price OF
boarding is antici pated, which &it somewhat
lessen the expense of those who may attend
The following subjects will be lectured upon
during the evenings Of It's sessions.
The Past, Present and Future of the common
schad. By r. l.. Johnston county Sup't.
) The relative duties of parents and teachers
BYE +. Thomas-fhe daily preparation of the
teacher for his schoelsroonl duties--l,y James NJ
Pryor. What is E.lucaten.-Ry b. III. Kerr.
r. L. JOHNSTON, County Sup't.
T T II. i. 49, passas, csm'a Of Aaransstnents.
Ebensburg. October 3. 1855.
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Orpl.ans, Cos.rt Sole.

sTDY virtue Of an or,ler If the Orphans Court,
ID the following real estateA aatc shc property
sH Daniel keefe, deceased will be exposed to pub
lie sale. the house of John Godfrey IN G:slitzin,
Cambria county. ION Saturday. the 10Th day of No
vember next, the undecided h.af of five acres of
lan.l more CIR les, adjoining lans of Pcnna. Rail
sroai Company. Saniacl Watts, Jas M'tf skey
and others. SsKz 80
= AIsO.-Tl,c .iisiivisaca ilsf of 4 i.ss piece OF
ground situate in the village ~ tS:ai iitzif asisiii
ing the renna Railroad land Of jacks & Watts.
Ssnu. Watts AMI others contain ins s,ss- fourth
of an acre and twenty-t.iac I.erches fesif-
TYIxs OF SALE.-t,ne half If the purchase
r,on.v to be pad confirmation Of ts~ sale. the
residue with interest. year thereafter, 10 be
secured by bond and IN rtgsse
-s.f1 Sssss II se usks WHdIAM FLYNN.
Guardian of the minor heirs Of 1eanl kesic deed.
80 II % 1S55.ts sseflstss
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yaluable Water Power for sale.

WHE subscriber offers at private sale his carding
j and fulliug establishment which for all conve-
nienoes cannot be surpassed in the county. There
is thirty feetefail of water and an abundance Of
coal andaIron ore ea the property, well as
timber. and would be suitable for a furnace, or
mid. About fifteen acres is cleared, and in a
high state of cultivation, with an orchard of
Young fruit trees just commencing TO bear.
It is-situated in Carroll Township Cambria co.
Rs on the road leading froms Summityille to the
Cherry Tree, and is about,two miles east of Car
rolton. The title is indisputable. and possession
witt be given immediately tosthe purchaser
He also informs hisold customers aHd friends,
that be is prepared to carry dn the ed business
as usual, and wishes those who know themselves
indebted to him to make immediate payment and
save further trouble
FRANCIS III. WHITE. {
August %. 1856.
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HyHE subscriber would respectfully inform his
j numerous friends and the public generally.
that I6 has erected large and coTnmodious HO-
TEL. at tCONEMAUGH STATION Cambria coun-
ty. The House is situated near the Penn "a X. r.
Every arrangement has been made to make it a
convenient stopping llaee for the travelling pub
lie. The Table will be furnished with the best
the market will afford. The Bar will contain IL
quors Of the first brans, IN fact nathing will be
left audone to render it of the NEST desirable
stopping places In Cambria county.
GEO. EICHENSIHET. s
September 10. 1855.
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DAN RICE,


Nm his GEOLOGICAL CoLLECIIoN win be
found the stupcndous and magnificent
~. Elephant, Lalla Rookh
Nxho, anon other feats and ssagaco,ls tricks a,s
been taughr. 10 w ak THE TIGHT ROPE
DAN RICE Will convince the public There will
be nothing done at his Exllibitian bxt what Is
NOVEL, WONDERFUL, AND MORALLY IN
,SrkUCPfyE- Buring each exhibition, ban
sRICE win introduce has
Thorough Bred Horse, Excelsior,
. AND THE FAMOUS PAIR or EDroArED HuLfs
taught to perform some sf the most Ialighable
anu ,ncredibe feats OF sagseity. Besides these.
VIII De exhibited the most ektrairtliaxy perform-
anees ., inc largest and most perfectly 9g s.;si
JnAlNED AuSYRAISIAN BEAR
ever eaPtared This ferccious and h;tberto nm
Iameaoie beast Is performed with The ,nost ,er-
lect address by his keeper the famous I owl r
py wnom ne was brought to this countr,, s rrb 5
weight OF tins bear is near 2 5)OO ,,,,,,,5 8 D.
sides all the splendid acheyemeots of IA NJ,
Dancing Horse, Trick Ponies, and nsrs,-.;a, = ?
Mules. ~ A M performing
"A Brilliant Coronet Band. (silver instrsnes,..,
in their beautiful Band Carriage, drawn nv bal,
ly caparlsoned Horses, unbesitatingiy prononncs -
the first and most accomplished in America. ans
led by the mighty Sig ROSSINI. will head fl,
Grand Procession, and pass through the priuc;pa
streets.at, 10 O'Clock. A. N. on the day of Exbi
-bition. - {. e II cAS,rT Is a a. ..a.ss -
September 70, 1856 s..ss s.
FMS company viii Exhibit at .Tyrane CITY
ia.s iauesday Oct. 9th; Altoona "Wednesday Oct
sse ne'iidayshurg, Thursday Oct. II Crcs
st,Se+-e,pss.s pct. il2 /; Iahnstown, Monday Oc
-, - sftlses ss3 ls..Ysass ss,sss s. s. .
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ETTERS Of administration having been Gran
IL ted te.the. undersigned on the estate ofsDan-
iel keeffe, deceased, ,.a persons irdebted to SAID
estate aye hereby reg uested to make immediate
payment: and those having claims against the
same, will present item dnly proven for settle
ment. oh. ROBERTS. Administrator.
Ebensburg, September 5, 1S55.-6t.
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AyING associated in the practice of Aied-
IL cine, offer their services to the citizens of
Loretto and vicinity. DR.. Colburn may be all
ways found at the Office Of p. Braiiiff, Esq and
Dr. Gwinn at his residence in Lorette. when not
professionally engaged.
Srntcmher 18th. 1855. 49,
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Stray steer,

HAME to the residence Of che subscriber living
~ in Blacklick township, about the ist Of Sep
teuaser, large white and brindle steer, with a
nick Ga the left car and supposed to seabout four
years old. , The owner is requested To come for
ward, prove property, pay charges aud take him
away, or he viii be disposed of according to law.
75fz' = Vi sea EDWARD JONES.
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dist Church, yqhnstown, Pa
MONUMENTS, Tqmbs, Grave Stones, Man,
IS4tcls, Table, and Bureau tops, manufactured
of she most hsautiful and finest quality Of foreign
and domestic marble, always on hand and made
to order.as cheap as they can be purchased in the
East, with the addition Of carriage. Fson long
experience in the business and strict attentien
thereto, hescan assure the public that all orders
will be promptly attended TO and the work finish
ed in the lest and most handsome manner furnish
ed to order and delivered at any place desired
ALSO, Grindstones of various grits and sizes.
suitable Tor farmers and mechanics, Sofa 81
wholesale or retail. sa ~ 80
1-7-For the convenience u persons resi.lslA II.
the east and north Of the gppntY, specimens may
he seen and ePsiess left with Stephen iL..,yd, al
his cspsass warerpoq,s il Ebelssburs.
hlrchassrs ar iayited 70 examlne stock aaa
prices. - s..s-. Tjuhs 20. lsa5.
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vUyHE un.lersigned hereby caniisn all persons
not to purchase adns hi .s, cs,.'ng ioi sMeIsy ~
dollars, and note fox iorty COLI. as E,ssi. y
GsrrolI fownship, Cambria county AS sa'd nete
nd hill were obtained by false approximations,
tbss fiss are ictermined NOT ~ redeem them
ti'es arc = s'0's - LEWIS EVANS
BENJAMIN. JONES.
Sentember 10th, 1855
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.Jcllerson, August I, ls65.-3m
LAST notice,

A IL persons knowing themselves indebted to
IA me By note or book account, are requested
to make payment to 4. Hutchinson, Esq. have
left my notes, books, &c with him. and his re-
ceipt tn all persons paying will be valid.
Eatly attention to this will save costs
B. f. DAVIS.
Ebcnsburg, Sept. l2 1885,
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JAMES DOUGHERTY
OF THE FIRM OF
DORSEY = &DOUGHERTY,
8 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
I'D TOBACCO & SEGARS,
No. n North Fifth street, Phfla.
"iLL be happy to receive the orders of his
country frends, and as many others as
may G sayos the iirm yith.a call. They win al-
brands Of tobacco and segars. Which viii be ala
on favorable teGzns. -. = ''S'''
September 5, 1865.
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BOOKS. BOOks.! ROOKs,!!

BOOKS! BOOkS!! BOOKS,!!
MI L subscriber wonli respectfully inform the
II citizens of Ehensburg and the surrounding
vicinity, that he viii be in attendance at the com
ing County Fair. with large and varied assort-
ment of Books having made arrangements with
his Eastern merchants for all late standard books
Persons will find him in readiness to- acsonirao-
date them ON reasonable tris.
.ssstsstF Ssksss, L. Af SUiEhIF,F.
September H. 1885, h
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Al. Jackson,

- SURGEON DENTIST. WI be
05}y found at the Office Of D. w. Lewis,
= - = II. D., in Ehenshprg, the third week
Of each month. Office in sIohnsteT dearly op-
posite the Cambria Iron Co sJSioge,
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Manufacturer and Dealer in all Kinds Of Cigars.
Snuff, Chewing and Leaf Tobacco sronfgom-
cry ST., Holiisdayshurg, Pa.
(tonstautly ON hand, fine and well selected
~ stock of Spanish, and half Spanish cigars.
at the lowest possible prices. All articles sold At
this establishment are warranted to be what they
are represented. 8
August 8, 1s55.-ly
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NEW GOODS
FIRE. FIRE.. FIREtfr

+ HE subscriber would respectfully inform his
I friends and the public generally. that he has
removed his stock of Inerchandize. since the late
FIRE to the room formerly occupied by Kane
& MICHIGAN, where be has just received and. .opon-
sed out large lot of Spring and Summer 6oods,
which were selected with an eve TO the wants ~
this community, aud win be sold slower than the
lowest;' for cash or approved country produce.
JOHN COY,
jefferson, June 6, 1855. -
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FALL MILLINERY GOODS I8b5
JOHN STONE s. SONS,
No. As South Second Street,
PHILADELPHIA.

No. As South Second Street,
PuILADELPHIA,
A RE, now prepared TO fer t. their customers
IN and toll c trade, (of their own Importation }
tie largest and hand: It assortment Of Miln-
cry GmIs. in tlis city-consisting in part Of
BONNET SILKS, RIBBONS. VELy VETS. FAN
CY FEATHERS, FLOWERS, LACES. &c. &c.
Which will be sold at tie lowest prices, AMI on
tie most favorable terms.
Philadelphia, Sept. y 1855.
s4*e TAKE NOTICE.
II Nhe undersigned. intending to leave this Cpun-
il ty, has left all the accounts, notes, &c.. of
FORSYTH & Co.. and J. B. Craig in the hands OF
JOS Miller Of Jefferson, for collection. Persons
knowing themselves Indebted. viii please call ON
him Immediately and make settlement.
j. B. CRAIG.
Jefferson, August l ls55.--sm
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DROWN and Bleaclied Musiias. from Ito IA cts.
D per yard, of good quality, at
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( AIDES DRESS GOODS. Lawns, Bareses, Silks.
l. Challies, Swiss, &c, cheapa
5OHN MCOY,S.
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BANANA, Leghoru, Empire, Magyar, Palm.
and in fact every variety and style Of fashion
able Hats, for sale cheap,at
JOHN MsGOY,S.
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81 WATCH & JEWELRY STORE! =
HOLMES L. YOUNG.
WATCHAIAkEnS & JEWELERS.

ends in Johnsown
duu Staen nAainSu
lEr neb bushes One
an th MOI thanw sen themfg
duth premises
a thar usual t, as have fadIty dangprr
d IueW tche
and Clocks ardx
gives t uMh equal
1 -
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ds with importing sein New
o order
HOLMES YOUNG Main Street
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PsEPAREp ny
DR.. JAMES c. AVER,

LOWELL, Mass
Prsee ga Gts per Rae. Ksx Bores for 81
Sid by James MeDermitt, Ebepsburg. E. r
Hdebrand Indiana. " Mcconnell. Sumnitrille
DR.. R. A. Johnston, Jolinstonn, arsi.iy dealer.
Everywhere. q s.ssi - ...s..,.,
September S, Is55.7s4-sm.
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4 AlDIES, Misses, and Childrens gaiters, a fine
L variety, at JOHN .M'GOY,S.
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\ ~ AYERS
9 CHERRY PECTO-
VIZ RAJ
IA@ For the rapid Cure of
A&EEA COUGHS, COLDS,
HOARSENESS, BRON-

CHsgES, WHG0PING-CoUG
CROUP, ASTHBzA, AID CONSUME
TEON.
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A LARGE lot of Ready Made Clothing of almost
~ every quality, cheap at JOHN M'COY'S-
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A VERY large stock of Boots and Shoes. luncom-
n monly.low, at JOHN M'COY'S.
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uoUNG sHYS0N TEA 90 cts. per pound, Rio
Coffee pounds for one dollar. AID other Gro
eeries;in proportion, at JOHN M'CoY's.
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cALT, Nails, OILS, Fish, &c., vssy low at
, JOAN M'C0Y'S
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school teachers sWanted

EyLTE School ,Teschers wanted in Susqushannn =
u Township. sffhe Teachers wilI.be examined
by the Gpnnty Superintendent, at School House
No /. Convenient 10 .Michasl Pletts, on SATURDAY.
the 22d Of September. fflrsS
By Order Of the Beard,
JOHN B. BAUM, Pres't.
Aj,cust s. 1895.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. tho proboto
District OF Chttcndcn, IS. Court for the Dis
trict of Chitcndcn To all persons interested in the
estate of James Il. Tyler, minor of the age of four
teen years and upwards, son of Lorin Tyler late of
Essex, in said district, deceased,
800 GREErISG
whereas, the guardian of James l.. Tyler minor
under the age of twontyono years, has made appli-
cation to said Court in writing for license to sell
the whole of the rca estate Of his said ward setting
forth therein that it will be conducive to the inter.
est of his ward to sell all tn estate of said ward
for the purpose Of placing the proceeds of such sale
at interest or investing it in stocks.
Whoreupon said Court assigned tho 22d day Of
May, A. d. 1855, at tho Probate Court rooms
in said District, for hearing, and deciding upon
said application, and also ordered that public no.
tcc thereof be given to all persons interested therein
by publishing this order three weeks successfully in
the Burlington Free Press, newspaper which cir.
cuates in the neighborhood Of those persons inter.
tstcd, all which publications shall be previuu, to
the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
tore said Court at the time and place aforesaid and
show cause, if any you havc why said license should
not be granted pursuant to said petition.
Given under my hand at Burlingto this soth
day Of April, A. D. 1855.
wIlw3 D. FRENCH Reoister
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MARKS T. PLATT,

in their system Of selling
GOOD GOODS at Low PRICES.
They carrying out this system an une-
nuallel scale. Their
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NORTHERN RAILROAD, NY
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
COMMENCING APRIL 80, Is;

i..s5y sS ssss: .Il
.s5si:zs4:;,;:e 49, -. .
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Telegraphic Report of the Sam
hI.i Il 10 Cnffln No nri nt

Telegraphic Report of the Gam
bridge Cattle MarAet.
tRpuhd Tor the Wcekiy Free Preset
Wednesday, May 2nd.
1t Market 900 cattle, about 80 hrcNcs
and t. stores consisting of Working Oxen.
Cows, and Calves, Ycarlings, two and three
years old.
Mari st Beef Extra-per cwt. S91 10.
fiTt quality, $9i.
Second do SSdaSl
Third do ssh
Ordinary $74.
Hides per cwt sd 6.
Tallow o.
Pelts 81 90 LIS.
Calfskins . to 10 cents per ID.
Barrclling Cattle, to per hundred.
Veal Calves-5Il Ga s. GAS at market.
Storcs-W Working Oxen--l25 to 225.
Cowsan Calves, %, so, 9, 5, s, 40, 8 to "a.
Yearlings, none.
Two years old, Al, i6, a s to "a
Three years old, A, 5, s, so a to Ga.
Sheep and Lambs, l4iS at market.
Extra, I, :, . to 10.
by lot, 2t, J, l, to 81.
Swine, none
RENARKs.-The market is very slightly
stocked anj.sIles are slow and closely con-
tested by the buyers, who are very unwilling
to pay the prices asked to day. Best beef in
the quarters sold at Boston market this
morning, l21 dollars per hundred. The num-
bor of veal calves brought in dressed this
week is about that Of the live ones. About
half the Sheep this week have had their wool
clippcd--64 cars came over the Fitchburgh
r. Il. and % over the Il. & l.. r. Il loaded
with cattle, sheep, swine, horses and fowls.
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e. DANFORD'S PATENT
IRON GRASS CUTTER.

TINlIE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFUL
u LY called the attention Of Farmers and the
Public to the above machine, which they
manufacturing for the harvest of 1855.
From a thorough examination of the comparative
merits Of the dfcrent kinds of Moving Machines.
brought before the public in the States Of Vermont,
New York, Ohiu, Indiana and Illinois, during the
last season, fully satisfied that L. Danurd's
Iron Grass Cutter, with double edges, will give the
best satisfaction under all circumstances Of any that
has yet been offered to the public; also
tanned in this opinion by several disnercstcd pcr-
sons that have had large opportunities for forming
correct decisions Tho advantages Of this Ma
chine, with double edges worked with u double
crank, over the single edges, working though a
slant, IN the guards fingers, cannot fail 10 be APP
parentto the most common observer, LIST. From
the saving in power, the edges cutting like shears
End. The impossibility Of clogging. Sd. Thatthcy
will not need sharpening near az often. This Ma
chine received the first premium Of the state Agri-
cultural Society of Illinois, OF 1854! after trial of
four days in competition with all Machines Of any
note. Also the first premium of the Chicago Me-
chanics Institute Of 1885, and 1854, and several
County Agricultural Societies in Illinois and In
diana. 1t has in every instance received the first
premium when put In competition with any other In
use.
We respectfully invite all who DESTROYS of
purchasing moving machine for the coming hhr-
vest to call and examine have hard, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. The machines We man
ufacture will be made with, or without guards to
the edges ms required for the meadows they to
be used upon They will also be warranted to cut
all kinds Of grass coarse Gne wet or dry, thick
! thin, az we'll can be done with scythe.
MURRAY l.. PATRICK.
RUFUS PATRICK
! Hinesburgh, April 2nI, 1855. wiotf