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Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-09-29

~ An old lady down East being at loss for
pncashion, made one of an onion. On the fol.
lowing morning she found that oil the needles
had tsaEs in thsir eyer.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-09-29

pDr The Harlem Railroad Company are en-.
deavoriug to make atmospheric mir supply the
place Of the ordinary car spring. The motinn Of
the car is made much easier and the wear and
tear decreased. We hope it will succeed
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-09-29
selttt poetrp.
THE END OF THE SUMMER.

THE END OF THE SUMMER.
Summer Is passing, is passing away,
The flush Of It's beauty is o'er;
Silently, softly, the touch Of decay
Falls on each paling flower.
Summer is passing, s fading away,
To eternity's measureless shore.
Sadly and mournfully through the dark wood,
Blends low wall with the breeze,
Stirring the echoes Of dim solitude,
Mocking the whispering trees;
Telling strange tales, that mysteries brood,
Borne on the sibilant breeze. -
Summer is Aeeting noiselessly on ~
On to her waiting bier;
Pale is her beauty, silent her song,
And her diadem faded and sere.
Chant ye minstrels of summers bright throng,
A dirge o'er her early bier.
Summer is passing, is passing away,
Its wealth, its music are gone,
The strong oak sways in the wild winds play,
And the birds are mute at morn;
And the pale leaves drift in their bright decay,
For summer is going-summer is gone!
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-09-29

~ incest assortment Of PERFUMERY ever
brought into the town Of I symouth. You moor
not hexcatter send shroad for. o.loicc Perfumd
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-09-29

'rTNHIS Is ths best medicine In use for Rhen-
y .matism, Sprains, Swellings, Sore Throat,
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-09-29

sessssvu TO
the alleys running backof I.ots No. %,
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
NtxnNrieS !!

ia PERKINS PRIME YELLOW
lVBU BUTTER; Is doz Broops, Bar
rels large Homimy % Kegs leaf Lard /;
2 Barrels Picked Peaches; 5 Barrels
choice Cider Vinegar; so Boxes Family
Soap; Cases and Boxes Sardines !;
/ Bags Soft Shell Aldmonds; @ Cases
Scotch Ale !; 2 Cases CASTLE Soap; 10
Boxes Pearl Starch; IL Boxes so lbs. each
Assorted Candles; l2 Doz Grass Lines 4;
10 Boxes Macaroni Il Vcrrnicelli; 5 Boxes
sperm Ca.,dles; 4 )oz. Cans Fresh Lob
steIs; 4 boz Cans Fresh Salmon; 2s
Dor. Durkee's Yeast Powders 6 Barrels
Crushed and Pulv'd Sugar Received this
day per Steamers Ohio and Capitol and for
sale by package or retail by
mly20. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

In time Of peace prepare for war!
NHAW'S Cholera Syrup Is really good
y it has been tried--you should have it in
you. house always--in all sudden attacks
it is Indispensable you have no faith in
it, give any how at least one dose, until
you can get physician to persons Iesid-
ing in the country, it is invaluable COM
pared with any other similar preparation.
Prepared and for sale by WIN. BOGEL.
Nav 9th Druggist
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Make 1t generally Known

IVES make it generally known, that there has
l b. en- established In Baton Rouge, corner Of
North and Main streets, these twelve months
past, n Steam Corn Mil which is now furnishing
fresh ground and pure Corn Meal Of such quality
and prices, keeping IN mind the value OF Corn, a.
must particularly recommend the enterprise to al!
consumers.
~ Having no agents for the sale OF Meal, all
persons desiring the simon pure, will confer a IA.
vor by sending their orders to my store opposite
Harvey House.
June 81 JOSHUA BEAL
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
~ Another fresh stock of Groceries
and Provisions, now block up Third
street. The receipts per Capitol, Of
Tbos. Prendergast, h Co. ZAP

The stone foundation of an ancient
church, forty by sixty feet, have been
found several feet below the surface
Of the ground. at Ypsilanti, Mich
The corroder and encrusted remains
of church bell were also found. Cent
rally situated within the Foundation
walls, were, ashes and mason works,
where fires were probably kindled.-
The remains are regarded as thoae OF
an ancient civilization, though they
may have been the work of the early
French missionaries. -.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

MADAME F. MAINE ModiMe de Par.
wi is informs the Ladies Of Baton Rouge
that she is now ready to make and trim
bonnets to order, at very reasonable prices.
She has large stock Of fowcrs,ribbon and
other trimmings on hand, Of the very la
test fashions. The ladies are invited to
call and examine them at the New Variety
Store.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
Baton Rouge Brewery, No. I,

baton Rouge KrcWcry, NO. I.
MIR. A Sr. MARTIN, thankful for for.
wi mer patronage at his Old stand on
North Boulevard Street. begs leave respect
fully to inform his irienis, that be is aga,n
on hand, to supply all deman Is for Pure
malt liquors without the usual authorizations
Orders from abroad solicited.
Yeast always on hand and for sale.
U|Such persons as have the Cards OF
the Baton Rouge Brewery No. |, posted
up, have it for sale. nov l7-y.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

DELAYS are DANGEROUS-Why
u suffer with cough, cold or any disease
Of the Throat, Breast and Lungs when a
certain cure 10 20 easily effected by using.
"WIsrERs HoURHoUND CANDY"
This Medicine is judicious combination
Of the best expectorants in the Msteria Med
lea. The most stubborn Coughs and Colds
yield to it readily, and it 10 found to give re-
lief even in confirmed cases Of Consumption.
tits not merely palliative,as many articles Of
its nature, but possesses great curative quail
tiles For sale by WM. BOGEL Agent.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
Sales bp tbt Sheriff.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish Of East Ba-
ton Rouge, Succession Of LEWIS PYBURN,
decd No. 439, "Probat-."l
10y virtue Of . commission issued in the
ID above succession, and to me directed
from the Hon. the sixth judicial district
court, in and for the Parish and State a.
foresaid; 1 will, by virtue Of said commits
sion, offer at public sale at the court house
door, of said parish, in the City of Baton
Rouge, on. MONDAY, the 18Th day Of .au-
gust mezt, 1855, at the usual hours Of sale
the property hereinafter setforth and des-
cribed, belonging to the succession of LIZ
WIS PYBuRn, late Of said parish, deceased,
to wit
TOM, negro man. aged about 80 years
and one STUD HORSE.
TERMS OF SALE.-The negro man slave
named TON, to BE- sold for one fourth cash,
one fourth payable on the first day of Jan
uary next, 1856, and the other halt on the
irst day Of January lS57-in notes salts
factorily endorsed, bearing eight per cent
interest pei annum from date until paid,
and mortgage reserved until final payment.
The STUB HoRsK--for CASH.
iulylO.y. H. v. BABIN, Sheriff.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
.NO,C ONG1st1lg.

A FINEAsSORTMENTo OF FLOOR MAT
"A TING As and 9 quarters wide, Fig
ured and Plain, to which the attention of
purchasers is invited. Also. a variety of
patterns and widths Of FLOOR OIL CLOTH,
at the furnishing waIe-room Of,
june l5-y. }. PIER II Go.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

n WmdtaN.-The Richmond
Wing says that Joshua Evans, Of Au-
gusta county, Va. has recently come
in for . fortune of 100000 by the
death Of . wealthy relative in Wales.
Er~The Minnesota Tunes of the Sd
inst. says;
The crops in Southern Minnesota
are said to be taking the lead. There
will be q demand for everything that
can be raised, and Jour farmers there
have reason to be in good spirits.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

ODeW10DNo~

HAS JUST RECEIVED, a large and
III well assorted supply Of STAPLE
DRY GOODS, which, together with the
stock of FANCY MtLLINARY Go0ps on hand
will be sold at the very lowest prices
The Staple Dry Goods consists in part Of
Cottonades, Bleached 4 unbleached Shirt
ings, Irish Linens Warranted puIe) white
and unbleached Linen Table Damask Nap
kins and Towels; Mosqueto Bars, Of every
description, &c. Purchasers may rest as
sured that all the goods in Store, are Of the
first quality ard best manufacture none
OF that doubtful class Of goods generally
bought at auction-but goods purchased
from the most reliable sources.
O'CONOR,
Third Street-Opposite post Office.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
Rem

MRS. C. HUSTON has removed her
IVl Fancy Mllnary establishment from
Lafayette TO Third street enc square be-
low the Post Office, on the same side.
NAV 30. MRS. G. HUESTON.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

The California papers make men
ton of a chalk bill in Campo SEGA
It is found at the base Of the hill and
a curious phenomenon is exhibited,
viz: that while one part Of it is com.
posed Of chalk, the other is the usual
clay formation, the line Of demacratiou
being plainly visible.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
For Sale.

4 LIKELY Negro Woman aged twenty.
"A two years. Terms liberal.
Also for hire, two able bodied Negro
Men. Apply to
april IL. L. PRENDERGAsT II Co.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
N Otlce,

WE HAVE in store large stock OF Hay,
w Corn Oats, Bran and Western Pro-
visions, to which we would respectfully
call the attention Of our Friends and Gus.
toners We shall be in constant receipt
OF the above articles, which will, at all
times, be sold at the lowest rates for cash
OF its equivalent.
june Is. MONTAN l. BRO.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
Comfort Il Economy.

TUST RECEiVED.-An assortment Of
j Ice Closets Il Coolers. to which the
attention of Purchasers IS invited to the
Ware Rooms of J. PIER. II co.
June 9th 1853.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
G. 4. BLANCHARD.

MOULD RESPECTFULLY inform
W his friends and the public, that he has re-
sumed business in Baton Rouge, where he may be
found, with u large and varied stock II goods,
which will be sold ut the lowest cash price, to
prompt customers. His stock consists Of:
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BRANDY, WINES,
CORDIALS, PRESERVES, PICKLES, and every
thing appertainng to the Grocery line. Also
CROCKERY, HARDWARE, WOOD and HOLLOW
WARE; DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS
and SHOES, &c. Call and examine quality, guam
tity and price, before purchasing. Church street
near J. Piper l. Co.'S, Cabinet warcroom. [msy3.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

STATE OF LOuSlANA-Sixth Judi
cial District Court-Parish Of East Ba.
ton Rouge-In.ths matter Of the Success
sion o: EDWIN MoNrAN, decd, No.
400" Probate. !"
DY virtue Of an alias commission issued
ID il the above Succession, and to me
directed, from the Hon. sixth ju'ical dis
trict court, in and for the Parish and State
Aforesaid; I vii: offer at public sale by
virtue Of said commission, at the Court
House door, Of said parish, in the city of
Baton Rouge, on S.dTURDAYthe 25th day
Of Augxa next, a. D. 1855, at II O'Clock
a. NJ. The property hereinafter set forth
and described, belonging to the succession
Of EDWIN MoNrAS, late OF said parish.
decd, to wit:
A certain lot Of ground, situated in that
part Of the city Of Baton Rouge, laid out by
the late Ellie Beauregard, and designated on
the plan thereof, IS lot No. 6, Of square
No. is, measuring sixty feet front on st.
Louis Street, by one hundred, and twenty
i in depth french measure-with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon.
Another lot Of ground in the eastern half
of square No. 0, in that part Of the city of
Baton Rouge, known as Suburb Grasie, in
conformity with the plan thereof, laid out
by Messrs. Gates and Newcomb, full
description Of this lot, will be given on the
day Of sale,)
Another lot of ground situated in that
part of the city Of Baton Rouge. known
as Hicky Town, and designated on the plan
thereof, as lot No. Of square No. 10.
on the following terms and conditions,
Ito -wit:
One thirt:: CASH, and the balance in two
equal instalments, at six and twelve
months from the day Of sale, in notes salts
factorally endorsed, bearing eight per cent
interest after maturity until pail, and
mortgage retained on the property sold, I'M
til the full and final payment.
iuly21. H. v. BABIN. Sheriff.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
(REENWELL SPRINGS.
NHE PROPRIETORS Of this dt

l. Iightfn summer resort, on the banks Of the
river Amitc, beg leave to call Public attention
to the fact, that the springs are now open, for
the rescsption Of visitors. CoBveyances may be
had at Bear. Livery State on Third Street, and
the ride to the springs is over road not surpas-
sed In beauty Of scenery by any In the State.
Anril I'D lSs5 LIN
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
faae1 Wooos at W'g onor's.
Frisettes, Bandeaus Il Curls.
"Just received at O'CONOR'S.

Dotted and Embroidered SWISS MUSLINS;
Checked and Jaconet Muslins;
Embroidered Silk Patterns for BALL DRESSES;
Enid MUSLINE DRESSES with Flounces;
PATENT LEATHER d SILK BELTS Of all colours
Black Lace Wells, Bridal Wells
Fine Bridal Wreaths, and FANS;
PARAsOLs and UMBRELLAS At
july1S-y. O'CONOR.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

Just Received
DER STEAMER QUEEN of the
i WEST.
90 Boxes Extra No. 1 Soap,
Is Palm /"
2O0 lbs, Fresh Bologna sausage,
10 Half bbls Family ness Beat.
Is Cases choice Cheese.
Large Beef To CUES, Duifeld and other brand
Of Hams st. Louis Flour, barrels and half do
with the above may ut all times be found. Fresh
Soda Crackers and Goshen Butter, all warranted
to give satisfaction. A. MONTAN 1 BRO.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

TOR THE HAIR!-Macassor Oil
L Antique OIL, Bears OH, Pomade Philocorne,
Moelle de Boeuf, Pomatum In Sticks, Clerehugh's
Tricopherous. Barry's Tricopherous, Lyons Ksth-
airon, Phalons Hair Tonic or 1nvigorato tot, Jaynes'
Hair Tonic, Louden's Hair Tonic, American Hair
Restorer, aid Jenny Lind Hair Gloss. For sale At
the Drug St,re Of II, T. WADDILL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
NEW VARIETY STORE.
I a 4ss ~ nj ~, - N m ~ DHpn0a nun III n

NEW VARIETY STORE.
Lafayette ST., at Mrs. lIuestOn Old
ST A ND.
II MAINE, has the honor to inform
L. the ladies' and gentlemen of~Baton
Rouge, that he has now on hand a large
stock of French, German AID English
Fancy Goods, Ribbons, Ho,iery and a
very select assortment Of Periumery, all OF
which will be sold al very low prices
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully in
vited, to call and examine his stock, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere and they will
find it to their advantage to purchase OF
him. liam. 4-yl +. MAINE
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

CUNDRIES -
~ 8 Boxes Star Candles;
Barrels Prime Winter Lard OH;
10 Boxes Choice Family 6osp;
Ylrklps Choice Goshen Butter
10 Boxes Pre- Crackers;
% Rssms Wrapping Paper;
Baskets good and choice Champagne
I NOE Fresh Beat Tongues; -e
10 pounds Mace;
Barrel Crsnberries;
Ditto Dried App1es: @E
20 barrels Extra Family ylsus-Dt. Leuis.
The above goods just % hand pss Steamer ms.
&c ""St: Nicholas" SOHO" end for sale By
Dee. 9Oth.J J00UA IEAL,
Opposite West end Hsrney Neuss
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Mount Eagle TripOli.

Mount Eagle TT1pOl1.
Tor giving polish to brass, silver, gold;
L or other base metals. Also for clean
ing Plates or Windows, Lamps and Gas
burners. Here's an economy-old things
made as good as new, at a very triflins ex-
peLse. G. A. BLANCHARD.
may "a. Church street.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

WE have received per Latona, Dick
w Keys and Trabos the following AZ
ticles which will be sold low for Cash:
IL Casks Bacon Shoulders;
2 Clear Sides;
s barrels Lard
IS kegs
5 barrels Larl Oil;
$50 sacks Corn;
100 bags Bran;
IS sacks Oats;
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27
Clothing I! Clothing!
Az REDUCED PRICES.

"1ISHING to close out my Stock Of
w Winter Clothing and Caps, prior to
u,chasing my spring aud summer stock ]
will from this day sell articles IN that line
at Reduced Prizes.
Persons wishing to purchase are invited
to call before purchasing elsewhere.
Jan. 27th &c. LANOUE.
Next door to the Post Office.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

&NnArlesl

SseN1FtE0!
. CASKS Sides and Shoulder;
4 5 Barrels Leaf Lard
20 Kegs do. do.
s Tierces Prime Carolina Rice;
so Boxes Family Sosp;
100 do. Star Candles; =. r.
so Half Boxes do. do.
Is do. barrels butter biscuit
Is do. Boston, Soda, Wster & Pie Mic
Biscuit. Just received and for sale BY
julyl. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

DUCKWHEAT!-2 Boxes Hollis New
ID York Buc wheat, fresh ard fine. Just
ercieved and for sale by
feb ID. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

NUTLERY.-A large and well selected
" stock of Pocket Cutlery, Daggers and
Bowie Knives. Just received per En-
pire CITY. WIN. BOGEL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

DROWN'S Essence Of Jamaica Ginger.
ID l2 doz in store ard for sale by
NAV 81. WIN. BOGEL. Druggist.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

DOMESTIC LIQUORS Brandy and
IL Monongahala whiskey whole and
halt packages, for sale at New Orleans pm
ces, for good so day paper OF cash
feb JosuuA BEAL
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

UAY.-Twenty tons best quality Hay.
III For sale by
april %. JOSHUA BEAL.
The daily comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1850-1856, 1855-07-27

lust RECEIVED and for sale cheap
y for Cash. doz large Beef Ton.
CUES, Duffield and other Brand Of Hams !;
Flour Of the best Brands in Barrels and
half Barrels; Fresh Soda and Boston
Crackers, French bread and Pilot.
May. "a. c. \. BLANCHARD.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

The Emperor Napoleon's Plons.-Iet-
ters from Paris speak of the likelihood of
the French Emperor first paying q visit TO
Vi"nna and embarking al Trieste for the
seat of war.
We have heard il suggested, and this re-
port seems to confirm il, that oil NaPolson's
preparations are making for a VISIT not to
the Crimea, but to Berlin that the allies
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

MR. R.INGRAHAM's LiBRAKY.-The reputa-
ton of the late EDWARD Of ID. INGRAHAm,
curious, and valuable books, was kiown
throughout the United States. The inlelli-
gence that his extensive library was to be
sold at auction, by Messrs. Thomas & Sons
the city of Philadelphia asa learned biblio-
grapher and industrious collector Of rare,
has been received in some quarters with
profound regret that such collection
should be dispersed, and in all with lively
interest as to the result OF the sale,n which
every man of letters and every reader of
out-of-,hc.way litcra,uer is desireus Of being
q competitor.
Unquestionable Mr.. Ingraham's library.is
upon the whole, the most curious and i'm
portant that has ever been brought to the
hammer in this country. It's extremely
rich is photography, dramatic literature in
biography and history, and in the older,
political, statistical, personal, and partisan
books, pamphlets, &c. which relate espsci-
ally to American and to our own public
characters.
Those who are acquainted with the h abits
and tastes Of Mr.. Ingraham need hardly to
be informed that a simple catalogue Of his
books affords but very inadequate idea Of
their actual attractivenesS 10 students and
bibliopocs. A large number--probaby a
considerable majority-oft the volumes which
had been long in his possession have his
own marginal notes, anl are illustrated by
newspaper cutting,autographs, portraits,and
other cngravings, and all the material his
constant and shrewd watchtulness enabled
him to acquire for their correction, eluci-
dation, or establishment. On many work
'Ingraham 3 copy" would save an editor
half his labors. Take, for instance, his
Franklin its value to any person propos-
sing to review the edition Of Sparks or to
prepare anew;edition would be incalculable.
So Of fifty others. Whatever was at any
time in his possession has history Of its
own. ...r.s
The sale of..Mr. Ingraham's library ist
be commenced at the roons of Mr.. Thomas
g. Sons, 81 and 50 South Fourth street,
Philadelphia, next Tuesday morning. and
will be continued every day and evening
until completed.-North American.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

ILLINOIS. The Alton Telegraph, discuss
ing ths question Of the eligibility Of Judge
Tfumbull to the post Of United States Sena-
tor, brings to light the fact that precisely
similar language is applyin. to the Judge
Il will be remembered that the old-line DE.
mocracy Of the Legislature voted for Shields
several times, when, finding it a hopeless
game, they dropped him and voted for the
present Governor, Matteson. We now have
this curious spectacle: !, is said the Cover
nor will refuse to issue certificate to Judge
Trumbull, and will urge as reason
precisely the clause in the Constitution OF
the State which, according to his interprctat-
ion, would have made his election void fhe
hal secured a minority Of votos. This is a
nice dilemma. We shall see how the Dem
ocracy propose to escape from it-Ohio
State Journal
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29

VrsIr TO AN EpiToR's RARcHE.--A letter
from New Braunfels, Texas, to the Calves
ton News dated Feb. 22d, says
II paid visit yesterday to the rancho Of
G. w. Kendall, OF the New Oh cans Picay-
une, and found him busily engaged making
improvements on the beautiful site he has
selected for his future home. He has al
ready built substantial stone hoase, com.
mandng a fine view Of the surrounding
country, which extends for miles through a
romantic region, interspersed with wild
scenery Of the finest character. His chief
attention has been directed to the raising of
sheep, in which he has succeeded well, since
his removal to the valley Of the Comal.--
His flock is the finest have seen in Texas,
being composed mostly of pure blooded
merinos, which produce the finest and most
costly wool"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-03-29


The correspondent of the N. Y. Times,
who attended the opening Of the Panama
Railroad, gives the following description of
the obstacles its builders had 10 contend
against -
This fifty miles Of railway crosses more
than one hundred aud thirty bridges from six
feet in lenythto six hundred, and wherevc
there is the possibility Of swe'lable stream
there isa culvert; and all those bridges are,
or are to b. Of iron. Il was cut.through
swamps, full efthe tangled roots Of water
hllies, wild plantin., bamboes covered with
four zach thorns, six inches in diameter
thirty, forty fifty iect in height; through ceder
trees, each trunk OF which makes canoe
lo hold from two to thirty people, through
all tho sorts Of palm, palma reai, the kingly:
Through twisted mangrovc clusters
through groved of poisonous manzauilu, to
sleep beneath which is death the smokco-
its burning wool destroying the eyesight;
Through mora thaa live thousand paris.
t,ss Of noticeable plants the patient engineer
cut his way, knowing rs he knows Today
that II the track were leIt unmatched one year
IL wnnld be utterly covered up and hiddea
by vegetation twenty, or thirty fee, In
height d.fr varrIif 90 ..t 1. -rI...I