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LYONS COPPER LIGHTNING CON.
DUCTOR.
PATENTED JULY 1854.

PATENTED JULY l. 1854
StUPERIORITY is claimed for this Conductor over all
~ others in common
Frst-For the large surface exposed to electric
phere.
body it does not distribute itself uniformly through the
mass but exclusively upon the snrface.Drapel Chem
stry, Lecture XVI, page lO6)
SecOnd-FOr the conducting power of the cop
per has at least eight times the capacity of iron of the
size and FORM making the smallest of these conduc
tors equal to new iron rod five inches in diameter cOp
per is eight times good iron of the section in
conducting power; and therefore be preferred
Scientific American, vol. X, no. s.
Third-For durability. Copper is little effected by
posure whereas iron becomes covered with rust
which not only greatly pars its conducting power but
in q few years entirely destroys it.
FOurth-The mode of connecting This done BY in
terappng the sections and rvetng them with the
material 1t presents to the continuous rod and to
the electrical current a two fold surface.
Fifth-ln respect to stability. The upper section OF
each rod is constructed appear uniform with the
other sections and still possesses the additional strength
required.
sixth-As regards appearance, it is decidedly good
looking Its superiority other rods in this respect
il apparent toevery observer.
Seyenth-ln point of economy. Why copper conduc
tors have not been generally used isowng the
the advantages above named secured by first
the consumer but little exceeding that which has usually
been paid for the iron rod while from H superior dura-
bility and stability to say nothing of the certain
protection which it affords il will be found to cost less in
the end than the iron rod.
In the examination and description Of Amos Lyon
Copper Lightning Conductor" have been much inter
ested In many respects they superior to all others
that have been hitherto used and in beauty Of appear
ance form pleasing contrast to the first Lightning Rod
placed by Franklin building that (and believe
is stilI standing in the city of Philadelphia.
1t is my opinion that they the best safeguard from
the sharp arrows of Heaven yet manufactured and
most cheerfully give my Recommendation.
st. Paul, N T., Aug. Il. 1855. ED. NELL.
THOMAS ARMSTRONG,
General Agent for Minnesota and Iowa.
model OF the rod can be seen at the Pioneer Office or
at the Merchants Hotel.
All orders for copper conductors will be promptly at.
tended to by the above agent
st. Paul, August Z 1885, dim
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SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

. SCHOOL FOR BOYS has again been opened at
n the School Building en- the grounds of the Epis-
copal Mission, Mr. GEORGE T. kELLiE, an experien,
the Enelis6 department. The Rev. Dr. VAN iNGEN
will hear the recatons in the classics, and give his
psrsonaI attention daily for part Of each day. Mr..
Keie brings the highest recommendations both a. to
discipine If the school room. April 25dtf
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II IL nj o v Ala!
TO EMPIRE BLOCK

y" G. FONSECA, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry
w Goods, Cloths, Cassimeres, Taors Trimmings
Ready Made Clothing Carpet Bags Umbrellas Hats and
Caps Boots and Shoes, in great variety (Which will be
sold at COST
No. Empire Block, St. Anthony street, st. Paul Min.
W. G. FONSECA, having removed to this desirable
stand formerly occupied by L. C. H. Mix, pegs leave to
inform the citizens OF ST. Paul and the people
rory, that the Manufacturing Establishment of the old
firm il still carried on under the supervision of excel
lent and fashionable Cutter.
All orders will be promptly attended to. Spend your
money at Fonseca sgettng to be avorte proverb
Feb. 16, 1855. febl6dtf
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&kal Estate.

Henry McKeMty.
DEALER IN REAL ESTATE
oFFICs-oLD POST OFFICE BuILDIN
Third street.)
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA TERRITORY
Land Bought & Sold
THROUGHOUT THE TERRITORY,
MONEY LOANED,
INVESTMENTS MADE TO THE BEST
ADVANTAGE,
Land Warrants Bought and Located.
REFERENCES.
New YoRK-GILBERT DAVIS, Esq,
DANIEL CURTIS, Esq,
Capt. A. DE PEYsTFR,
Messrs s. THOMPSON NEPHEW,
Messrs. WILLIAMS l. GUTON
PHnApsrHIA-IOsEPH PATTERSON, Esq, President 0
the Western Bank;
"Fss''' F nsaas+ WARD RI h FREED;
R. TAYLOR l. CO..
:. BINGHAM DOCK
.. SlT STE R; JAMES na CO.;
EDWARD HURST, Esq Notary Public
H: MEsSCHERT, Attorney at Law;
WILLIAM STOEvER ESQ
MlNNEsorA-Gov. W. A. GORMAN,
Hon. W. H. WEIGH, Chief Justice Min
Hon. HENRY M RICE, Delegate to Con
RICE, HOLLINsHEAD & BECKER, At.
tOrneys at Law;
BORUP CAKES, Bankers;
j. TRAVIS ROSSER, Secretary of the Ter
ritory,
AMES VAN ETTEN, Attorneys at Law
Rev. T. NJ FULLERTON, Register U. S.
Land Office
VIM. HOLCOMBE, Esq, Receiver U. S.
Land Office
T. T. MANN, M. D.
New ORLEANs--Messrs. BROWN JOHNSON CO.
Bankers.
vIcKsBUkGH- -Messrs. BROWN & JOHNSON, Bankers.
March 6. d&wtf
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SPRING OPENING
CATHCART g. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FOREIGN AND DOMESIIC DIR Y
GOODS EXCLUSITELY
HAVE on hand by late arrivals, and are now receiv-
IL ing great stock of admirably assorted goods of
the choicest varieties, styles and qualities,
From the Spring AUCTIONS IN New York,
Boston and Philadelyhia,
Which they sell prices lower than ever before
known; and also from the celebrated manu- Eac
res; among them will be found large assortment Of
NEW SPRING GOODS;
LACE WINDOW CURTAINS
CURTAIN MUsLINs;
Window Draperies of Every Description ;
From the Spring Auctions;
And still lower than the runous prices Of last
Of every description.
Spring Shawls; Gold BOrdered Square Shawl; Thibe
Silk Fringed Shawls; Black Waered Silks Plain all
Wool DLainez; White and COOred Malseilles Gu Its;
COunterpanes; Table Linens; Piano, Table and Stand
Covers; Linen Sheengs Pillow Case Linens; Towel
ngs of all descriptions 900 pieces Merrimack prints.
spring Styles French Gnghams, for Is. yard; Spleen
did Plaid Silks; superb striped Silks; Striped F. uard
Silks; China Plaid Silks; Rich Striped Brocade Silks;
Black Brocade Silks; Striped POult de Sole; Large
Assortment Spring Ribbons, the choicest be found
French Brlants for dresses; Plain striped, and gur
ed De LANES, entirely new styles; complete ass"rt
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Forbes & KittsOn's

! - IN W1S ~ N1CCSVAA y
| Cd WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STORE,
Corner Third and Robert Stset.
Wills establishment Is open for the reception OF
Il the public. An immense stock of and fash
obaDle Dry Goods has just been received direct from
the Atlantic cities in which every article usually kept
in that line will be found, and will be sold such rca
sonabe prices TO satisfy the closest buyers. They
enumerate few OF their goods, which they have
| on hand
| BLACK AND FANCY DRESS SILKS,
ALL WOOL DE LANES.
Figured and Plain;
Geraldines, Lawns, Prnts-CochecO, Merrimac, and
Paccas, Bombaznes, Scotch :nghams, Hosiery for La
dies, gentlemen and children; Embroidered Collars
Chemiseties, and Sleeves Edgngs, Insertions, BanIs
etc.
LADIES, AND GENTS, JEWELLERY,
Consisting Of Breast Pins Ear Rings, Gold and Silver
himbes seal and plain rings seals chains watch keys
lockes Of all Sizes gold watch chains ladies' gold and
coral nee klaces silver napkin rings, etc.
public is invited by the proprietors OF this e,tsbIish
ment they feel satisfied that they can please ali who
Ha'or tnem win call. June 22dti
New and Cheap Goods!
DIRECT FROM NEW YORK ,
lust received at the Store occupied BY DAVID O.
CAKES at the corner eff Third and Jackson streets
under the Pioneer Office aull and assortment
of Dry Goods of all descriptions suitable for the sum
mer trade, all Of which will be sold at small advance
on eastern cost to which they invite the inspection OF
the ladies' and gentlemen of st. Paul and vicinity.
few of the numerous articles are enumerated.
Lawns-Dress, plain and figured.
JackOnets, Organdes, Figured Bareges printed Cbal
lies, Silks--paid plain and figured
LADIES, BLACK LACE MIT.TS.
BLACK eros DE RHINE,
CHA Jays
PLAID GINGHAMS,
Brown and bleached Shirtinxs and Sheetinps
CochecO, MerTimac, and other fast color prints
Black Italian Cravats.
p Il ASOLS
Silk, Satin, and Gingham,-a fine assortment.
Embroidered Collars, Chemisettes, Double Mandarin
Sleeves, Silk Braid, Black Grape, Black Silk Lace
Gloves, Silk, Kid and Lsle Thread excellent varie.
ty.
In short, every article usually kept in a complete
retail Dry Goods Store Call and look the assert
ment. June I9.dt
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.o
New Arrival and great attractions at the
BOSTON CLOTHING STORE ~
usT received and now ready for inspection the lar
- gest best and most complete assortment of Ready
Made Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing
Goods, ever brought into this market.
My stock consists Of every variety, and at est
style OF spring and summer clothing Hats Caps Gents
furnishing goods, etc., etc., too 10 mention
but to which would resdectfully invite the attention
oil the public, as they were selected with great care
and will be sold cheap for cash.
st. Paal, May 3, 1855.
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@tareuaueotts.
EMPIRE STATE -
CLOTHING STORE!
Goods Sold at Reduced Prices.

Il WI Il ~ II - y ia III 3 49,
CLOTHING STORE
Goods Sold at Reduced Prices.
NHE undersigned have the pleasure of informing the
that they have leased the commodious lately oc'
cupied BY j. E. Fullerton, Third street, opposite Nc
Cloud Bro 3, where they are now opening q varied
beautiful and elegant assortment of
SUMMER 4. FALL CLOTHING,
Which they will dispose Of to the public at wholesale
or RETAIL and at prices sufficiently low justify every
one in purchasing from them. Their stock is all manu-
ion, consequently they know that their work is done
IN THE BEST STYLE.
Their assortment consists of all articles usually found
in complete
CLOTHING 4 FURNISHING STORE,
And which they will be pleased to exhibit to as many
as will favor them with call. They pledge themse-
yes to sell cheaper than any other house In st. Paul.
hey also solicit the attention Of those wishing to pur
chase at Wholesale as they have made arrangements
to do an extensive jObbing business in their line
N. Borders from the country solicited.
St. Paul, July IL. 1856 juyiadswy
DOLBEAR'S WRITING AND BOOK
attendance from TO II A. NJ, and from 5 to JPN.
By his system better business hand is acquired in two
weeks than by the old method in years.
All crampng of the hand is entirely removed. and the
pupil is enabled to write with ease freedom and rapy
DOlbear's Science Of Pcnmanshfp,
For sale at his rooms.
st. Paul, July 81 1853 ytf
From the Hon. Thomas H. Benton Senator from Missouri
WASHINGTON CITY, June 26, l843.
Lew Dolbear, .-Sir-Consdering a good hand
writing to be not only accomplishment, but means
OF success to every engaged in business greatly ap
paud your meritOriOus exertOns to improve chrOg
raphy of the age. gentleman, or lady either, who
writes badly never writes willingly and consequently
often fail to write when they should and when they do
write, it is done at the last with haste and i'm
patience and consequently with faults of all kinds often
committing and inuring both the writer and the
which he advocates Wishing you every success in your
laudable undertakings, remain yours, respectfully
TEOS. II. BENTON.
From the Hon. Rcha I'd NJ. Johnson
FRANKFORT, KY, House of Rep.
Jan. 22d, lS43.
Dear Sr-l have received your letter of the 81,
pressing your intention of visiting the West Indies with
the expectation of teaching the of writing 1t gives
me great pleasure to give testimonial of your
ness and great proficiency profession and your
high standing citizen of reputation good charac
ter and wherever ysu may so hope you may receive
the friendship and patronage all BILE and good
men, am your friend and your obedient servant
K. NJ. JOHNSON.
Levi DObear Esq, New Orleans. La
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BUGGYS! BUGGYS BUGGYS:
WTEILE & 20

HAVE on hand five splendid new Buggys. two open
aad three covered tops which they will sell on ca
terms. They he at the yard in the rear OF VII
loughby Powers Livery Stable or by nqnring at the
WORLDS FAIR STORE,
July l2dtt Corner Third and Roberts streets.
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ft1 Kork.

NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
From the Newspaper Agency of 8. M. PetteDgii 4
Co., l19 Nassau ST., N. Y, and 10 St. Thomas
street, Boston.
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4 RICH, DARK LOAN.
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnershp heretofore existing between
l. George N. Proper and Carlos Wilcox, under the
name and firm Of Proper Wilcox, in the Real Estate
and Land Agency business is this day dissolved by mu
tua consent. The business will be continued by Car
los Wilcox, at the old stand CARLOS WILCOX.
Minneapolis, July l, 1855. aug 9-d2w
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BOSTON BOOT & SHOE STORE.
B. W. MORSE & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers
Boots and Shoes, Third street, near Cedar St Paul
Jan. g. eSWU
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Cottage Grove Lands.

-PRICE-$5 PER ACRE
One half Cash. and the balance in one and tDo years
withow interest.
10 OOO ACRES, consisting mostly of smooth roll
IL ing PRAIRIE situated in the delta Of country embra-
ced between the Mississippi and st. Croix Rivers in
central locality, within two hours ride of st. Paul,
Point Douglass, Hastings, Alton, Hudson, Red Rock
and saltwater all aording ready and accessible mar
cts for produce.
These Lands situated in the Oldest and best cult
waited district in Minnesota. The soil is
A RICH, DARK LOAM
The Great Western Railroad, now completed from
Chicago to Madison, Wis, and in progress thence
northwestward, will in a short time be pushed forward
to the Mississippi River, the st. Croix Pres
colt and Point Douglass, and through portion of
these lands st. Paul.
These lands will be sold in quantities mot less than
40 acresl to suit purchasers.
HENRY MKENTY,
st. Paul, July IL, 1856 daw Dealer in Real Estate.
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WORLD,N FAM GROCERY SIOR
IOTTIS RARTTE FIT

TIAVlNG purchased the Grocery, Wine and Liquor he
partlnent of the Worlds Fair, Roberts street
below Third informs his friends and the puolc that hi
hand always extensive and superior assortment
all goods in his line. In short time he will return
from trip to the East and wall bring with him ampt
supplies for of which due notice will DE
1t Paul Aprii g IF
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EAGLE BAKERY AND

CRACKER MANUFACTORY
TIME subscribers beg leave to return thanks to the
public for the liberal patronage heretofore extend
ed to them in their line Of business and hope receive
continuation of the They would say that they
are now much better prepared to do work than they
have ever been before, having just received Cracker
Machine from Boston, which will enable them to do
their work with such facility and despatch that they
can supply the public with either Boston, Soda Butter
Sugar, Water, or Wine Cracke also, Pilot Bread,
other articles in the trade, all times baked fresh
every morning Bread, Crackers &C., sent to any part
of the city to order free Of charge.
July l9-dtf SPENCE E GIES.
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LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining in the Post oeee at St Paul Min isr''
Aug. Is, 1875.
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SEBASTOPOL NOT TAKEN!
Congress haring adjourned and The Union
saru,
3. W. MORSE & co.
HAVE concluded to continue their business at the
IL old stand, with new large and fashionable as
sortmen OF Boots and shoes embracing every
able quality color and shade They atter themsel yes
that their assortment of Ladies' Shoes will please the
most fastdous judges ofthat very necessary article of
complete apparel To the gentlemen we have only
to say give call, and five don't YOU it Will not
be our fault.
Remember the place, at the sign of
"BOsTON BOOT SHOE STORE"
Third street, St. Paul.
ANOTHER SUPPLY
OF the EST FASHIONS!
WINNIE & COOLEY,
(kJBERT's STREET, BELOW THIRD,)
Are ap to announce that they in daily expect ia
ton OF tue receipt ofanoher large and complete
ment of
GENTLEMEN AND BOYS CLOTHING
Furnishing Goods, DC.
The Clothing is of latest and finish and the
stock of Gentlemens Furnishing Goods has been
equaled here; especially in the line of
Shirts.
OF which they have superb assortment, and to which
their new stock will add still greater variety.
GENTLEMEN's FURNISHING STORE,
Robert, below Third street
WHINE & COOLEY.
st Paul. May "a, l855.-tf
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iii o s e II Y.

For Ladies, Gentlemen and Children's wear,
ALEXANDER'S KID GLOVES.
FANS-Of every description. o. Plain, Swiss and
Dotted Muslins.
All these goods will be disposed of lower than The
same qualities have been sold in Minnesota; and
arrangements have been made for continuous supply
Of every variety the Eastern markets the earliest
possible period.
- Our stock is the complete in the Territory,
and no pains will he spared to keep i. so.
CATHCART & co.
Nav 25 lS55-tf
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ED.
Saint Paul, July IS, 1855.
OWNERS WANTED FOR THE FOLLOWING
" goods:
One Dutch Chest, taken from the landing May 9th,
marked An0a Kuhn aus Combs.
One Box one Chest, one Table, received from steam
boat Globe May II, marked l. w. Webb.
One Box Merchandise, received from steamboat Ben
Bolt May l8, marked }. A. Grun.
Three Boxes Merchandise, received from steamboat
Luella May 2s, marked J. A. Sarber.
One Trunk, received from steamboat Ben Bolt May
H. marked James Ridde, st Paul. Minna Territ'y.
One Tool Chest, received from steamboat Luella
June 4, marked Hurd.
One Chest, received from steamboat Luea June IS
marked ii. Gripman, st. Paul.
One Chest, received from steamboat Audubon June
Is, marked }. Closun, st. Paul
MCLAGAN n STILlMAN,
jackson Street,
July 26, 1855 d3Od Lower Lcvee.
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SANDY LAKE.

TWO MILES + r o NJ S Il. Z A U l..
q SO ACRES two miles from the City, bordering one
% mile on beautiful Lake. This tract is we'll WOOD
ed comfortable Dwelling Houses, ard about Az
under cultivation. The soil IL black loan of the
first quality. HENRY MckENTf.
st. Paul, Aug. 8, 1855. dawtf
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-17

ing to Tiwockony Springs.
From Taos, by Waxahatchie Cedar Hill and Johnsons
Station, to Birdville.
From Tarrant by Hooker, Cedar Grove College Mound
and Kaufman, to Taos.
From Texana, by Wharton and Calder's to Columbia
From Texana, by Morales De Layaca and Bearden to
Petersburg.
From Town Bluff, by Magnolia Springs Cortland Bel
grade Calcasieu parish and Dempseys Isles in Louisi-
ana, to Cheneyviie
From Tyler, by Mount Carmel Bezora Sand spring
Qui;man, and Big Dollar, to Tarrant.
From Tyler, by Hamburg and Brownsboro to Athens
From Tyler to Mount Vernon, via Quitman.
From Tyler, by Seven Leagues, Larssa, Kckapoo and
Plenude, to Palestine.
From Tyler, by Flora, Jordans Saline Barren Ridge,
and -Four Mile Prairie, to Kemp.
From Victoria, by Fannings Defeat, Golad Refugio,
and San Patricio, to Corpus Christi.
From Victoria by TeXana and Wharton, to Richmond.
From Victoria by Auagua, to Lamar.
From Waco Village, by Dresden, to Corsicana.
From Waco Village, by Deer creek to Cameron.
From Walings Ferry, by Cotton Plant and Fredona to
Henderson.
From Washington, by Grimesville Shannon, Montgome-
ry, and Danville, to Cold Spring.
From Washington, by Chapel Hill, Travis, Beeville,
Swearngen, San Felipe Richmond, Big creek Columbia,
Kinds Brazoria, and Gulf Prairie to Quntana.
From Washington by Millican, Boonville, Wheeock,
and Alta Springs, to Springfield
From Wheeock, by Prosperity and Marlin, to Waco
Village.
From Woodville to Town Bluff
From Woodville, by Providence Hill, to Beaumont.
TO BE Continued
The Empire County argus., 1855-03-17

another thicket, about quarter of mile off,
Weimmediately startad in pursuit tits Invariably
point OF honor among tiger hunters, to use all
exertons to kill wounded tiger-as it usually be-
comes very ferocious and attacks and DESTROYS ey-
cry living thing that it meets
The sounds OF my companions shots soon told
me that they had come up to the prey. instantly
closed toward them, and coming upon deep ra-
vine, it was determined that | should 90 into the
bed, whist my companions remained above on the
banks.
advanced along the center, a wall of trees and
bushes on each side, not more than four wards
from me, and the howdah about the same level as
the center of the leafy walls. | had not gone far
when | saw the brute, nearly on a level with me,
lying in prckly pear bush, to my left The ele-
phant was stopped; and, as could not get shot
at her head or some vital part, gave her the con-
tents of my two barrels, in the flanks How shall
L describe the efforts Of the wounded monster to
get at me! Its eyes glowed like live Goals: it
gnashed its formidable teeth it tore the branches
with its claws and strained every nerve to get thro
them For some time its efforts were unavang;
at length, oh horror it succeeded in releasing It.
sell; and with bound, and a roar will never for
get sprang right at me- With the quckness of
lightning threw myself over the opposite side of
the howdah and became lost to all external i'm
pressions. The last feeling had, was one of acute
pain in my right ankle, then feeling of faintness,
and became unconscious.
""o 4ouoeu IoHl my Stupor ny Sundry violent
shakes and the loud voices of my friends, and the
labbering Of the natives, who crowded around me-
| found myself not much hurt-a few bruises only
and a sprained ankle. This however, did not pre-
vent me from mounting my horse and accompany
ing my friends home
| learned from them that hearing the shr cry
OF terror of my elephant, they pushed further up
to the place where was, and saw the terrified ele-
phant rushing through the underwood without the
howdah short way further, the wreck of the
howdah was discovered on the ground, and the
boy who had charge Of my ammunition lying man
gled and quite dead the tiger near him, apparently
unable, from weakness, to get out of the way. On
hearing the approach of the party, he turned
round glared on them. and uttered a grew; but
was unable to spring A well-directed bullet
pierced Its bran and stretched it dead beside its
victim. Further on they came upon me, lying in
a prickly pear bush, apparently dead.
The mahout also escaped, by springing the
overhangng bough of q tree and clambering up
the bank.
This was my first and last appearance at tiger
hunt. H. z. J. C.