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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
Chicago Markets.

CHICAGO Monday May 49,
Little doing In ou- Sales Of to-day
v-S7 bbs Excelsior supcrlne $685. Diamond
nne at 81 Wheat held hrmc- dispatches sales ut Oa-
wa on Saturday 81 os bushcl wheat. few
thousand bushels to-day TIC POO ms to
house, though tn purchasers figures. The
market Is certainly unsettled but the scarcity
rency VIII prevent many transactions Oats are unchanged
though there demand for
For Rye $3.50 offered, receipts scarcely any
in store. Freights declined rae, yet remain pretty
steady at high figures.
Four-No City Mills extra supernnc, 1915. No family
brand, $3.50. No miilling, $3.50.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

Elmer, at the Winslow House, has certainly
some of the most splendid ornaments in the
way Of Diamond Crosses, Clusters, &C., that
nave ever made their debut in this city. They
may be found at prices ranging from $40, to
s., so, AMI genuine diamonds, too. If Elmer
should be absent on fishing Or hunting eS-
curson, King & Rich of the Rice Block, viii
officiate with pleasure
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

CO 1t is estimated by knowing ones, that Min.
nesota Territory, at the present time, contains
60,000 inhabitants. AS it requires no particular
number of persons to admit as a State, it is
highly probable, that in few years there will be
a knocking at the door,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

Our neighbor Of the North Western Demo.
crat wishes us to explain our meaning Of fami-
ly matters as applied 10 him and the Mnneso-
tan. Why, my dear sir, didn't our neighbor
desire you to go in with him on the printing
and other questions last fals Take care-we
call these things family matters. Don't ques-
ton us any more, or we will let the cat out Of
the bag.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
ST. LouiR MarkefS.

The Republican of Iunc 4h says: Nothing OF Importance
traspred relative to -four. Small lots country superne
at 80, bu; buyers touch with caution.
supene 1926 $780, prices are merely nominal
Wheat, from $45 to 2,23 according quality.
80 to &c. OATS s. to 57c Hay Sl,l5 to sI,25 100 ns-
Fully fair sugar brings 6H and pr, something
higher.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
Boston. 9th Nav. 1875.
CHARLES SUMNER.

FILLIBUsrER Vessel CAPTURED.-The Washing
ton Star says that intelligence has been received
there, OF revenue cutter having taken into Mo-
bilea barque belonging to the Kinney Expedition,
loaded with ammunition; and it also asserts that
if COL Kinney succeeds in reaching Nicaragua,
the Government are prepared to receive him.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
BOARD OF TRADE.
ST. PAUL MARKETS.

June -, 1856. Z
Notwithstanding are constantly receiving
supplies from below provisions demand Pou
going Wheat, demand. Oats, wanted-wanted-very
scarce, ready sales At soc bu Corn rising. Salt Pork
ing Shoulders and Hams-improving. Potatoes, In
demand with upward tendency. Eggs
decline. Fresh Butter, plenty coming Lumber,
seasoned, quantity
matched Flooring, ready $40 NJ. Wood, plenty
market, and still Sales
$s@A. }r oa-soIG4
Our markets WILL hereafter, be corrected daily
ald may be relied upon
WEIGHTS OF GRAIN.-The following the established
weights OF grains this Territory: Wheat, p bu
Clover Seed 60 bs Rye, Sc ns bu.; Indian Corn,
lbs bu; Oates, % ns Barley, 4s bu Buckwheat,
II lbs q
DRIED FRUIT.
Beef on foot. ...ioSi2 henn Tbu
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

SALE OF REAL EsrATE.-We learn that the Real
Estate Of DR.. Tavcrnier, which was sold at auc-
ton yesterday, brought excellent prices, some
lots going off at 500 per foot. Part of the pro-
perty was purchased by Mr.. Towles, of Boston.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

ROAD CoNTRAcrs.-We learn from Capt
Simpson, that on opening the Proposals yester-
day, for the construction of the St. Anthony
Section Of the PIT. Douglas and Fort Ripley
road, Capt. Benjamin Parker of St. Anthony,
was found to be the lowest bidder
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

We are gratifed to learn that heavy showers
have been experienced above, and we are also
gratified to he able to say that rain has fallen at
St. Paul. Old settlers predict that we shall
have plenty Of rain the latter part Of June.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

SUPERIoR.-Mr. Shelly returned from Lake Su-
perior yesterday. lie informs US thata new pa
per by the name of the Superior Chronicle, has
made its appearance. Business was brisk.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

The TRIAL.-A trial WAS had with the new en-
CINE yesterday. 1t threw stream Of water over
Marshal's stone building, and from what we saw
of it, it is capable of doing cool service, -
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

CO Money is scarce in St. Paul, and will con-
tinue to be so until the rains enable the logs to
come down.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

CO Prof. Bierordt has been exhibiting ma
chine at Frankfort, Germany, to record on paper
e beating of the pulse.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

- Ira Adams, President of the Fulton Bank :,
N. Y, for 80 years, diel the 10th, aged 81
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

G55' Richie & Co. have receive fresh supply
| of Hats, by the last arrival. See advertisements
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
ONCE AGAIN.
DAHL. DAHL. nAHTt

ONCE AGAIN.
DAHL, DAHL, DAHL!
WOULD once again call the attention s.
Paul and vicinity and :he of manknd,' my pres-
'''A''' i BOOKS s srATfoSER n ,sc.,sc
Having Just received large amount of goods selected by
sen with the .e view to supply the wants Of all pairons
nater my.eif that have something for eacfor all.
BOOKS! s-o
Good Booss Of the must approved authors both useful ami
entertaining always On hand among which may be fou,,d
The Slave OF the Lamp StanhoPe Burieish'
wild scenes of Hunters Lite,
gft Tie Artists Wife, -
Pictorial Bibles, Mason's Farricr, Hymn Books.
American Fruit Cuturals Mrs. IaIr's New Coax z, L,
Also, all kinds Of CATnOLlc HOOKS.
have on hand for the Counting oom BLANK DcoKs OF
Parallel Rules, sGemoranum States, and Red Ink,
rs sa and sas s
c.s, Lss s fs sss rspss % Sss Se
Black Sand, Blo'.inr Paper, ,...r..-e,...,
Muclage, ,.,. .-. -. a..
excellen. su:,s:.:r.s 70. Waters, -.,.,
Ready Reference Fil:s, Gum Elastic Bands,
LETTER PRESSES. z.-t
for hins His M once
Brushes. Rules. all kinds; Rules with Guntr's Scale;
caiand1 TaI Pen en- Holders. Ink sta"s q
1Aave Mapping Paper sizes: aaa nusee-. all kinds.
Instruments, OF every description, in Boxes,eT
0'h1 T~l s., Nap. ysis &c; &c.
Al Rocks Latin, French an, English msosIc.,
Literature. light and sustanfial Books,
of Merit, webser's Unabridged Dctionary,
.a- Portable Desks, and SatcheIs.
Anong every thing else have all who wish
hnc cVlured landScap wings, ~
IMAGES OF CHRIST AND NARY, ~ AktBASTER,
Pearl and Velvet Porte Monacs Cornean
with Colo Fasennss Gold Rings, PENS Pins, ot and Svc-
Pencils, Gos best Srel Pens, Card Cases. Tooth
Comedian Rings. Playing Cird Blank Cards. Dice
Boards ndeble Ink Ivory Tablets, Pencil Points,
Paper i!u's Golden Gloss for the Hair, Thompsn lair
Wash Music and Musical Instruments Letter Foolscap
Papers of all kinds and OF the best quayplan
besides articles both
am sure can't remember one-ha OF what have
kierated SO want Books. Note, Foolscxp
Wrapping Paper, Pens, Pencils anything
money! Just call WIN. DAHL,
my1l-tf Roberts IT.. 81,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

CO The Know Nothing ticket has been sue
cessful in New London, Connecticut.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

Agent American Sunday School Unisn;
Depository Il the Baldrin School, ST. Paxi Mfna. Ter
All Libraries and Books the American Sunday schoo,
Union furnished at the publishing cataogues
Of the Sunday School uni1o racss, &c., to be
posoy gratis Sabbath school are requested To CALL
les. lS55-sf 4
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

JUST OPENED.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STRAW GOODS
L. HATCH s. Co.,
81. Anthony St., Nert The Presbyterian Church.
LADIES' BONNETS:
Straw, &C., at all prices.
CH1LD2EN'S BONNETS;
Leghorn, Ncpoltan, Swiss, Chip Pedal, Soft Straw, &C.
SILK, Straw, and Lcghorn Flats, at all prices.
LADIES' SILK BONNETS:
Satin, Pou de Sole, Mode, Lace, Donnets,
various colors, styles and prices.
~CHILDREN'S HATS:
Cashmere, with Plumcs. PLAIN do; trimmed with coors,
Leghorn, Smell, Straw, &c.
FRENCH FLOWERS,
wrcahs, L:nings, &C., Wholesale Retail, Cheap for
Cash. Ladies' Riding HAS, Finest Qualities.
GENTLEIEN'S HATS:
White and Drab Beavcr Black do; Black Moskn; lie
Tom Moleskin Cashmere Hats Nankecn Maros; White
Dernier Mode do Chocolate, Cashmere Drab Maos
White Maros do; Panama dago dol Planters do;
IExpostion Dernier, $50, do.
Brush and felt hats, qualities. Also, Curacoa Naracabo,
Panama, Leshorn, Pedal Jenn, Nankin Straw,
kinds and all prices.
Cloth, silk lca,hern, Morocco, glaxcd wool, &C., sc.
Umbrellas and ParsoIs, all qualities.
Retailers would d. we'll to call and examine stock
before ordering the East sell cheaper
goods he brought the rates Of freight.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
From the St. anthony Republican

Letter From Charles Sumner.
The Chairman Of the Territorial Republican
committee addressed note to Senator Sumner.
inviting his attendance and participation in the
approaching Convention and has received the fol-
lowing reply. Mr.. Sumner may be assured that
the people Of Minnesota will hear him once at any
rate:
BosroS, 9th May, 1855.
MY DEAR SIR: 1t will hardly be possible for me
to be with you in Minnesota at the time you pro-
pose, nor am disposed to commence a series of
speeches. For two months since the adjournment
of Congress, have spoken nearly every night !;
and now seek recreation, which trust to find,
and instruction also in journey tc the Vest
Very soon, may have the pleasure of taking you
by the hand, when We will talk of these things.
Meanwhile let the North and every man in it
whose nature is yet unpcrverted, show backbone.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES SUMNER.
VIZ. R. MARSHALL.
ca We sincerity hope that Mr.. Sumner will
be induced to give address and if he does,
it will be one with shack bone''-thcre's no
doubt about that!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

Agent American Tract Socy-Depository Baldwin school,
The varied publications Society obtained At New
York prices. Family and School Libraries furnished.
-, ie6S-n. -ss
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
FORT STREET MPORIUM

w. H.c uAMpERLIN. II. EDDY.
CIIAMBERLIN & EDDY,
JAVE Just received from ST. Louis, and opened Fort-s
IL large and well selected stock of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Which they offer to tn. den!zens city suburbs
please those who may favor
them with a call.
All orders left with chcerfu!y attended to.
Goods delivered to all parts of the city, CHARGE
ny14-f CHAMBERLIN s. EDDY.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
CAT HOLIC BOOKS.

w. u. MI GRORTY.
HAVE Just received
brought into this Territory, which
publishers prices. Nrrsfrtf .t..t afr III
Douay Bibles.
history OF the Church Reeve .irre. a. SENS. G.
Reeves Bible History, Brons.n,s Esssys,
Critical and Historical Review Of Fox's Martyrs
by William Eusebius Andrews.
Discussion OF Pope and Mcguire, Itsrt fEti eIr
History OF Irish settlers North America, Ascy
Mc(fee, .l.all1tE 7o it E'f-7'
Catholic History, by s1.ne,
Dr. Newmans S.rinous o mixed Congress atIcn,.
Jew OF Verona, tale, srr
Lectures the doctrines Church, BY Cardinal wse
Ilistoryof the Irish Rebellion, i' 'i@~ stti
Christian Virtue, by st. Aiphonsus L:usri, f
Snidt's Tales. et't ~ t
Buttler's lives OF Saints. 49,.
Pictorial Catholic, New Testafucnts,
All for Jesus. by Fabcr, ff-...s 80 .+.
Miners End OF Religious
Also endless variety Prayer
fixes, Christian Brothers. School numerous other
works. States and Pencis Pens and Ink, and School Stationary
liberal patronage Is desired in
stock tosuppy the vastly
ritory. (je4-tO VIM "A. McGRORrY
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
UNION FOUNDRY,

~ Jc1-u G. HAMILTON 4 co.
THOMAS MITCHELL JOHN y. HEnRoN. wsI. sTEyEKsox.
UNION FOUNDRY, nauD
MTG II L l., ON L co..
tst- -. Late YeBnock, Michel & Co., -
..sa. Ne. 104 Liberty 6treet, Ptttsburgb, Pa.s q 49,
IILL manufacture usual large and
. w of CASTINGS, ccrnpriring rFf - ~ tfai ssa
Cooking Soves, Range and SIDE Orens;
1 OyrIcE AND PxRL0K STOVES;
= Hollos0 Wdys, Wagon Rosss, Den Irons. b
MANTLE 4 KITCHEN CRATES, SAD IRONS.
TEA KETTLES, PLow AND PLow PorN1s.
ASu ed Maehlpefy Csssipes, generally, ssd Gas
and Water Pipes 81 al Sizes.
Also, Iron and Mails % bsAn6s; SoseJr so.6sr
Picks &C., all Of which will sold prjces
I. ntsoorsn, Nay oth, 1855. ArhA myis-zms
-. DsseOIU1I0n o. COPARTN16aIiIR.T
NOTICE hereby given that the nrm heretofore sxistipg
~ uaer me name Of Psee Paser, sBd cDnducng
sent. .. G. PRICE.
Sasat fsu, ny 7oths 1s0os my3eu
D. @. YRIobHu esasss ess6seea ospev.a Mi u.<c
e..nss: snd er ~ 'ssas mar = he seok sao
- y-------7 : - y. p. 7N6z3x, -
IEACHER or TIE PLANO lonI.i,u5
vOcaH Music ard Thor0G2k HAS.
=, ROOMS OvB1 iuz D04TO9 l001 = SHdB sxU0E,
3 1nJr4 Street, =, Eaal.
Hss1ng sosnsuly been tues IN fsno uanafse4ofy ths
subseber prepared 70 attend 70 dsastene 81 nso.
ser vsses YIN sfvs sasssssessss. Ssbcs-ti
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

Lectures ON Science and Art, ~ ~ . ~
Foot Steps Of st. Paul, So
Shipwrecks AMI Disasters, 4f s@-si3i.fl &
Waits to European Celebrities,
Sketches Of Places and People, &C., sc.
Including all andard Works aud ali the by Ne
and Well Known Authors. - =
School Books and Bibles.
For sab by (el-tf) C. HAMILTON h co.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

..c,-, 80 ~ -, WHITING PAPER. = : -----T
ARGE quantities Of Fsoiscap and Letter Paper; Blue,
IL Whites Ruled and Plain; Note Paper-Pain and
White and colored; Lsgsl Cap.
- afir -sI h - Envelopes, 4 h5B 1ss,cr1eC
Al sizes, White and BuG-Plain aud Fancy.
~. .ng eGw wall Paper, TsgEfgtEl IN
OF every variety Of pattern and prcc, Curtain Paper
latest style. itaf- lE4Et3 1.sf III fLssff.+ 1.r
Pens Pencils, &C.,
tsillotps Steel Counting House and A.
COPS superior Iondcn Pens Rhoads Son. Afbater
Lubins CrSyOns, Br0okDan LAngons
We have hand large Gold PENS
Silver Pencil Cases. among which be found j. b. Beer's
Mammoth Diamond Pointed Gold Pens and Heavy
J. b. Beers Lady's Gold Pens aud Gold Cases. .. =
These Of superior
In use II not better Those desrous excellent,
durable pen will do well to give trial before al other
For sale by Uel-tf) Bras g. HAMILTON 3 co.
SUPERIOR article and style Pearl, shell,
"A Morocco Port Monnaes, BronSc and Fancy
Weights and Paper Clasps, Improved Silver
er, Elastic Bands, white and Rcd Waters, veum Cloth,
Tape. i ~ F4 p t ~ ~ by III
zlf Drawing Paper Of all Kinss. y. stf.l4
Mathematical Instruments from - to t25 per set.
Green's Ink treasures and Paper Cleaner. WE
100 = chess, Hack Gsamuon Boards,
Alias Histories Of England; Donainoes. "a 81.
Tooth Brushes, Quill footh Pcks, Harrison's Cousap,
Black and Carmipe Ink, ArnoDs Writing Fluid,
for holding Sheets Music Piles
little patent Blank Checks and Drafts, Letter Copyng Books
Presses, Copying Rrhes FOLDERS, Key Rings, res
be be appreciated. Books, Stationery
present stock prchased BY ourselves with Of
the growing wants Of city,
tate not In asserting that all the articles generally found IN
Bookstore may be found at
lei-M -------- sa "a C. HAMILTON a co.'s.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

snH frame wosk he seesboat buiit ty ~ H.
oseemDoat 0e0p1Dy, and lying shove he YssIs, Il
u. Aeseony, vm b I'D eAssg fo eash. Epqurs u
- @. 2. Sc0ff.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

49, eolGaGERClAL MATTERS.
l.- June 10 1855.
\ Nsssrs. BoauP 4 oAxrs, Bankers ). nd Eschsnss
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
N8IEu EHuIT.

ApplcSs.s ssse..ssssss.YS G>Du
HcaeheSss .s.ss' u
Green apples. q bbi
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

TXIH HAVE RECEIVED well selected assortment OF
w Lub's extracts and other tine perfumes the
toilet Call and examine.
jeS. J. IL, NcDOCGAILA Co
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
TO LOVERS OF SpOg

lust RECEIVED, at James Co.'s Drug Store,
large ami general assortment Fish
lIook Fishing Tackle, and Fishing Apparatus every de-
scrption. mv6.tf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

CMcKERIxG's PrAxos-ror sale By RI slf %
- IeI-tf - - 9. HAMILTON 4 co.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

FINE OLD BRANDY AND PORT WINE.
lust RECEIVED, by J. H. McDougall Co., Dru
Store the very best quality of French Brandy and Old
Wine, and unaduterated, which
icinal family sp16-tf
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
BOOK STORE.

c. M l. TON co.., ffa frf
IlAV1NG Just returned New York extensive
stock Of Books Blank Books Stationery, &C., &C.,
prepared to offer to numerous friends and
those who will hereafter become such-a articles
business at fair prce, and hope ~ attention
future what We have already received in the pasta full
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19

subject than its merits demand, but we have been
Influenced to do so, in hopes that those Presses
abroad which have given circulation to a wholesale
condemnation Of the want of hospitality of our
citizens, will be induced b. q full knowledge of
the facts to place us right before their own read
ers and right before the world. We ask nothing
more-we will be content with nothing less.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-06-19
WATCH AND CLOCK RKPAIRrNc,
WOOD BOUGHT AND SOLD AT
STERLING & BROS WOOD YARN

I'VE would again can attention Wood Ya.d near the
w junction q Third and ST. are
prepared to sell ali kinds Of wood cheap cash.
n. .. Persons having Wood do call atom
3sls- --vrtINc T. ssa.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-12-29

comes large snuff box, and those on board
are almost persuaded that they can hear the
rats sneeze.
But the labor of the sailors who stand on
the deck, among the ropes. and manage the
spout or shute, is very child's play in COM
parison to the labor of the Indians who are
in the hold and whose duty it is to spread
out and stamp down the guano as it is low
cred through the spout. They relieve each
other every twenty minutes, go on deck,
swallow a quart of ice water, and bumper
of Pisco beside, then throw themselves down
in a corner until it is their turn to go to
work again. The vessel is laden in three
days time, as general thing then they set
sail for Callao, where they cast anchor until
the ship and crew have undergone thorough
washing before they set sail for Europe or for
western Atlantic ports.
The guano is not adulerated on the ocean,
but those who do not purchase directly out
of the hold when the vessel comes into port
do not know how much sand and clay they
purchase for guano.
Since the introduction of guano as ma
nure, the export from the isles has increased
beyond precedent. The guano from the isles
on the coast Of Peru is known in commerce
as Peruvian guano, and is considered the
best, for the reason that it is from the rain
less district. At the present time more than
one thousand merchant vessels are engaged
in exporting this article to the United States,
England France and Germany. England
alone consumes about fifteen million dollars
worth annually, Germany, perhaps two mil
lions, France five millions, and the United
States as much as Germany and France.
An estimate from Peruvian official is to
the effect, that if the European demand con-
. ,h,Nr {hat "a
has during the past four years, that in TWEEN
ty-eight years the islands will be exhausted
of their product. When these islands are
exhausted, thousands Of years will be re-
quired to form similar strata Of guano and
that agriculture which calculates upon guano
as manure, will be greatly disappointed
when the last ship arrives in port.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-12-29

Proposition TO CONVERT THE ONO RIVER
INTO SLACK WATER CANAL.-At meet
ing of the Pittsburgh Board of Trade, gen
teman submitted proposition on the sub
ject Of improving the Ohio River, by con-
verting it into slack water canal. The
suggestions were unanimously approved by
the Board, and were earnestly recommended
to public consideration. The distance from
Pittsburgh to the mouth of the Ohio is 977
miles, with an aggregate fall of 425 feet. 1t
is assumed that to convert the entire river
into slack water would require only fifty
locks, of an average lift of 81 feet, which
would create pools of an aggregate length
Of 1872 miles. The average cost of the work
is from seven to ten thousand dollars per
mile, which is supposed to be about half the
expense of an ordinary canal, or about one
! third the average cost of railroad.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-12-29

1t is intended to have the railroads from
Davenport and Muscatine completed and in
running order to Iowa City by the 9th of
January. The grading is finished and the
iron laid most of the way. The road is be
Moines. From thence to Council Bluffs the
surveys and locations are being made. II
will reach the Missouri in about three years.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-12-29

A log l8 inches long and 10 inches through.
was recently found at the the west, in The open
pure flint. On being broken to pieces, the
could BE- seen very plainly, and every mark
is as heavy and pure as any flint that can hs
found.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-11
Old POINT COMFORT, Va.

OH PoiSr HOTEL, Aag. ,. 1855.
Et11 3faosphere after the Sfoym--Cro
. JraTng yn--Accidenf on the Sfsomer Loui-
80 Et-p,ssident Tyler Cioseied sciM Marry
war .Sometimes hare Ears-Amusements-
!, Ys'o,r Fsrsr disappearing from Gosport---
!, fcehi Rses for Siirer Cups. &C., S-e.
h.. the storm. of which I made mention in M
|etier. c,ir atmosphere has been M cool and ~
b a. coad possibly be desired. IL IL now de.
Tally pleasant in doors aud out. The grass
frIah ard green and the pleasure grounds
ID Tire hotel hsve assumed spring-Iike fresh.
pae 81 III tie exaggerated reports about yei-
J.,s, D, Norfolk. crowds % visitors continue to
Ii. fredericksburg, Va. and vicinity. alone,
q, near cre hundred pretty women the eve.
efore last. and seeing them on the hall room
inc involun'arily cxciaims, Old Virginia
GFcs. Yesterday morning the splendid
Lon 'slana came ia from Baltimore, loaded
:. fDr Old pojDl-aasing met with ri.
4 Art during tbc storm Or the preceding
Sau po4on u The machinery y are g.
L f1' vas soOn r.Fhtec without ipr-ntr -.
lu.a uttle fright ipong tbe iAty passenzrrs