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SEALED PROPOSALS

NoK furnishing 220 tons of Hay will be received BY
the Acting Assistant at Fort Smelling
NJ T., until Monday, the 25th day OF June, 1885, The
hay to be estimated at 2240 pounds ton to be well
cured stacked and saed and the stacks to be
well secured with weight poles all at the expense of the
contractor who will be required give bonds in the sum
with approved security for the faithful u6lment
OF the contract The contractor will be allowed to cut
on the Military Reserve The proposals to be endorsed
Proposals ior furnishing hay.' J. STEWART
Fort Smelling, M. T., LIST Lieut. Sd Artl'y
June 9th, 1853. A. A. Q. NJ.
JuneT. 4td 2tw
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LEIcESrERsHIRE SHEEP.-Those who have
purchased mutton at SCOTS stall, in the
market, within few days, may not be
aware that the Sheep were real Leicester
shire breed, and were imported from Eng
land to Wisconsin not long ago One of
these sheep weighed one hundred and eighty
pounds, when alive, and one hundred and
twenty pounds when dressed The fat
around the paunch weighed twenty pounds.
1t is to be hoped that the market will be
supplied with many such, to crafty the
general appetite for good meat.
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WASHINGTON. June 8,

WASHINGTON, June s.
The Union of this morning publishes the instruc-
tions given to Commodore McAuIey. they speak
Of the firing on the Ell Dorado as the exercise Of a
right, but the visit and search will not be tolerated
by the United States, and il approved by the Span
sh authorities, it is likely to disturb the friendly re-
lations existing between the two governments they
direct that if any officer in command of ship is in
terfered with he will promptly repeI the interference
by force. The Commodore was instructed with COM
muncations for the Captain General but was nstruc-
ted to communicate with him through the American
Consul at Havana.
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vantages from connection with us, and from favor?"
Before this, and movements like this, the
aristocracy of England IS rapidly sinking,
and the rule of intellect and worth must
succeed ~ neN -
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AMERICAN S. s. UNIoN.-It will be seen
by an advertisement in another column, that
the Rev. Mr.. Jelly. an agent of the Ameri-
can Sunday School = nion, has a depository
of the publications of the Union at the
Baldwin School, which he he is ready to
dispose of. The works are good, and are
offered at very cheap rates. -
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TORONTO. lime <

TORONTO, June 8.
rumor was current in this city to-day that the
British government has ordered the continuance of
the seat of government at Quebec, notwithstanding
the decision Of the Provincial Parliament to remove
to Torouto The alleged reason for this is the pos
sibility of the CUBAN difficulties placing Great Brit
ain in antagonism to the United States, in which
case the question of defence would require that the
government remain at Quebec. The report is cred
tied in many quarters. .,.s IS.
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New YORK, June 5.
The following is the exhibit of our weekly
Bank statement :-Loar s, $91, ,l97 ,653; in
crease, $37 ,l35 specie $l5 1897 ,674; increase,
$93,l42; circulation, $7,559,6O9 increase,
$65,972; deposits, $66,343,236 /; increase,
$577,496.
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WASHINGTON. ,June <.

WASHINGTON, June 5.
In our election yesterday, the Americans
lost six Councilmen and gained four Aldermen.
They have majority of Is on joint ballot
The average American majority was 553.
Buckingham Smith has been appointed Sec
rotary of Legation at Madrid, vice Horatio
Perry, recalled
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ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
Important from sebs..opol.

, So HALIrAx. June s.
The royal mail steamship Africa srr;yed tb;s after.
noon, with one weeks later Intelligence.
Her news is of highly Interesting character, and
in commercial point Of view, highly important.
Austria has proposed that the conference meet
again at Vienna. The English and French Ambas-
sadors had not given reply. The meeting is with
view to arrange the third point. Austria also in-
sists that the German States shall specify distinctly
the course each one intends to pursue
General Pelisser is popular. Il is supposed he
will make bold attempt to cut of Lprandi's army.
Omar Pasha has offered to take and hold Simpler.
opol if the French will support his advances
The Allied forces in the Crimea are now 200 700,
viz: 12O 900 French, 80 900 British, 10000 Turks
10, 900 Sardinans. - %s$UQsE
well necessaries, but fever as we'll as cholera
prevailed. .-t-'1 -#' .ti-t4
On Monday, 10th May, severe combat took place
during the night The affair lasted an hour and a
half when the Russians retired under cover of their
guns. Considerable loss on both sides.
Night attacks were also made on the lights of the
1lth and 18th by the Russians but they gallant
ly repulsed on both occasions. The attacks of the
Russians were spiritedy continued up to the 22d.-
On the 25th the French occupied large place be-
tween the central bastion and the sea shore where
the enemy would collect large forces.
The English cruisers in the Baltic had brought
several prizes to Elsinore.
The Russian government had ordered the ships of
war at Cronstadt to be sunk, with the exception Of
eight liners.
All the fortified harbors in Finland are to be plac-
| ed in a state of siege.
The mortality in the Austrian army in Gala,ia con-
tinued great; 1900 had died.
The Austrian proclamation of martial law in the
Prncipalites only referred to persons inducing Aus
trian soldiers to desert.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Parliament has expressed its determination to aid
the Queen in the prosecution of the war until safe
and honorable treaty is obtained.
The Queen visits France on the 18th Of August.
SPAIN.
conspiracy on a small scale has been discovered
at Saragossa.
| LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
The market for breadstufs has continued dull, and
quotations generally the as reported by pre-
vious steamer. Market for provisions rather better,
and slight advance had been obtained previ-
Gus rates. Cotton market active beyond precedent,
and prices considerable higher London money mar
ket easier, and consols have advanced to 90.
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The st. Louis Republican of June 4th says:--Noth-
ing of importance transpred relative to -four Small
lots of country superne sells at 90, but buyers touch
with caution. City manufacturers hold superhne at
80 25 to 80 so, but these prices are merely nominal
Wheat from 81 As to 81 2s, according to quality
Corn, from 80 to CSC. OATS SIS 75c. Hay, 81 Is to
81 rs per 100 bs Fully fair sugar brings 61c; prime
is stored for something higher.
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BALTIMORE, June 4.
Official returns received reduced Wise's majority
below 10000 The election of Lewis, Democrat is
in doubt. The Enquirer says it is prepared to hear
of his defeat.
marriage party from Washington county has
been poisoned by eating cusard in which arsenic had
been placed. About twenty of them are not ex-
pected to live, the bride among the number As to
who committed the act still remains mystery
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o., DETROIT, June 4.
The steamer Illinois, hence for Lake Supe-
rior, with Sidney Webster, private Secretary
of President Pierce, j. w. Forney, late Clerk
Of the House of Representatives, j. ii. Hoover
q. S. Marshal of the District of Columbia and
other official diguitaries, is aground on St.
Clair Flats. ..'
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During the year 1854 the contributions to the Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church,
North, amounted to S229,049 OF. During the wear
ending May 1854 the contributions to the Missiona.
ry society Of the same Church, South, were $685..
S3S. -
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CONCORD, n. H., June s.
Our State Legislature meets tomorrow. At
the Democratic caucus held tonight, Samuel
Herbert was nominated for Speaker.
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SEBASTOPOL NOT TAKEN!
Congress haring adjourned and the Union
Sared,
3. ". MORSE &CO

HAvE concluded to continue their business at the
Ill old stand with new, large and fashionable as
OF Boots and Shoes embracing every conceiy
able quality, color and shade. They fatter themselves
that their assortment of Ladies' Shoes will please the
complete apparel. To the gentlemen, we have onlv
to say give CALL and five don't suit you it viii moi
be fault. ~
Remember the place, at the sign of
"BOsTON BOOT SHOE sToREm
Third street, St Paul
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SARATOGA, June 4.
James Savage was to-day elected Receiver
of the Empire State Mutual Insurance Co. 1t
is thought the assets of the concern will pay
about half it's liabilities
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MONEY MADE QUICKLY,

VuHERE is great complaint among young men thar
IL they cannot get employment that will remunerate
them for their services To such the subscriber woud
call attention to safe, pleasant and very profitable bus
iness by which, without any risk the capital invested
can be doubled every three months, and by little er
ira exerton every two months Agents are wanted in
every city and town in the Union-you cannot over
stock the market, and there is always a ready sale
Circulars conta aiming full and accurate description of
the business and all matters pertaining thereto will he
sent Tree OF expense to any address, by
letter otherwise to SAMIiET SW ~
June 6-3md Atlanta, Ga, or MONTGOMERY Ala
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EAsTON, Pa, June 4

Freshets are prevailing just now in the L.
high and Delaware, but as yet without materi-
al damage.
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NEW ORIE,

The total mortality of the city for the week
was 500, including 275 from cholera.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 5.
The Know Nothing Convention is now as
sembling at SAMSON Street Hall. Nine hum
dred delegates have been admitted.
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COMMERCIAL.
BOARD OF TRADE.
DIRECTORS

" Communications should be addressed to the Sec
retary Directors the first and third Tuesdays
of each month Board meets first Wednesday of each
month.
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OFF TO-DAY.

Steamer Berlin, Noel, Upper Minnesota.
" James Lyon, -, st. Louis.
Lady Franklin, Marlin, Galena.
Navigator, Chamblin, St. Louis.
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RECEIPTS, &c.
ARRIVED.

Steamer Lady Franklin, Marlin, GaIena.
Navigator, Chamblin, St. Louis.
Golden Era, Bersie, Galena.
Kate Kassel, -, st. Louis.
" James Lyon, st. Louis.
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DEPARTED.

Steamer Golden Era, Bersie, GaIcna.
Henrietta, -, st. Louis.
Kate Cassel, St. Louis.
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NOTICE
hereby given, that the firm of Rice, Hollinshead
becker Is this day dissolved by mutual consent Mr.
Edmund Rice retiring from the same and also from the
practice OF his profession The business of said firm
will be settled by the remaining partnets who contin
Hollinshead T. Becker. EDMUND RICE
- WIN. HOLLlNSHEAD.
May 81, lS55.Iune2tfd GEORGE l., BECKER
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st. Paul Markets.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE

MONEY AND EXCHANGE
The following list of the rates at which foreign bank
notes and exchange bought and sold for
the PIONEER daily by Messrs. BORUP 4 CAKES, Bankers
and Exchange Dealers, Saint Paul.
Exchange on New York ork........ l1s ~ cent
On st Louis. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1HH I"
S'-s"'' ''''''''' ''.. "a =
On Galena NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. XS
Eastern Exchange bought at par for currency.
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81. Anfhsny street, nert the Presbwerian Church.
DEALERS IN
LADIES' BONNETS.
heopolitan Soft Straw, Leghorn Swiss.
CRIP, PEDAL, FLORENCE BRAIDE, CHILpREN,s
BONNETS, &C.. &C.,
AT ALL PRICES.
EGHORN, Neopolitan, Swiss, Chip Pedal Soft
straw, &c, &C.; also Silk, Straw and Lephorn Flats
Ladies Satin POult de Soe Mode and Lace Bonnets
at an prices ladies' Lawn BOnnets various ccors STYLES
and prices Children's Hats, Cashmere with plumes
plain Cashmere. also with coored trimmings Iaphorn
Pedal, Shell Straw, &C., &c.
LADIES' RIDING HATS,
Finest qualities.
WREATHS,
FRENCH FLOWERS,
Innings, &C., &c, &C.,
Wholesale ard Retail cheap for Cash
GENTLEMEN,S HATS.
White Drab Beaver Hats Chocotah cd Ca shmere Hats
Black Moleskin do White do o d
lie Bon Ton do panomo U;d., T
LIE MidaH!e Cashmere do Planters Nankeen do
Nankeen Marios do planters, h,act c,hur.S S
"hte Derner Mode do l. Exposition de '55 do
Brush and Felt Hats of all qualities; also Curacao
Legnorn, Maracaibo, Panama, Pedal Sennet Nankeen
and Staw Hats, of all kinds and all prices
caps, Cloth, Silk, Leather, Morocco Glazed Woolen
&C., &c. N' ~
Silk Embroideres and Gngham of all qualities Also
a fine assortment of Parasos
We invite retailers call and examine our stock hefra
ordering goods from the East F. HATCH GO.
June 7. AZ
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TERRITORY OF MINNESOTA

OUuuty OF R2msey,l =
In Justices Court ss'
To Michael Cummings:
You are hereby notified that writ of attach
ment has been issued against yeu, and your property
attached, to satisfy the demand of Peter Powers
amounting to Ninety-six dollars and fifteen cents
Nov, unless you shall appear before Jose eph Lemay a
Justice OF the Peace in and for said County at his Of
nee In the city Of Faint Paul. in said County, the
30th day of June A. D. 1856 at O'Clock in the fore
noon, judgment will be rendered against you and your
property sold to pay the debt.
Dated this 3lst day ofMay, A. d. 1855.
PETER POWERS.
June 1-d3Od Plaintiff.
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Foster & Davis.

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
HAvE built large and commodious Warehouse at
LII the Rapids where they ready to store and 70
ship freight. They also keep well selected stock of
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS.
or all kinds Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes and Rosa
Made Clothing People need not 60 to St. Paul to buy
they do in ST. Paul. and all we ask is to give ms h
fore going 10 st. Paul. ee "' 'aii "e
All kinds OF country produce taken in exchange for
Goods Terms strictly cash. iva
June 8, 1855. s.f
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Milwaukee Lager Beer Saloon.

Corner Fifth and Jackson Streets.
.pEhI kCBY announces to the citizens of st. Paul.
"A that he will open on Saturday Evening next, June
y, at the above location,
A LAGER BEER SALOON,
here may at all times obtained Genuine article o.
the celebrated
Milwaukee Lager Beer!
Together with general supply of all descriptions of
Wines, Liquors. Cigars &C., OF the best quality, direct
from importers The object of the proprietor open
Refreshment Saloon, well stocked with the best OF Lii
Quors.
Music will be attendance at the penng on Saturday
evening next, at O'Clock. &C. H June S3md
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st. Louis Markets.

Eastern Exchange bought at par for currency.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-02-17
IMELoDEoNsl MELoDEoNsi,
MeSsrs. ESTEY & GREEN

DARTNERsof de iate Firm Of I. HINES & Co,
u would respectfully inform the public they con-
tnue (at the old stand) the business of Manufac-
turing the CARHART IMPROVED MELODEON
in al It's branches. -
Mn. d. BURDITT, who has been identified with
the Melodcon business FROM its commandments In
Brattloboro, and well known ne one Of The lest
tuners In the country will have the general super
vision Of our establishment, and with corps Of
thorough experienced workmrn in every depart
mcnt, we assure all who may wish 20 purchase that
we art prepared 10 furnish them with as perfect m
instrument in every respect as can be procured in
the city or country. Our variety embraces every
size adapted to Church, yestry, Concert Room ahd
Parlor use, and they are 80 constructed that the
most rapid passages may he performed on them
with facility anl ease
No Instruments will be allowed to leave the shop
except those Of superior quality and in the most
perfect order. Therefore those ordering from A
distance mny depend upon rs perfect an article as
they could select themselves. PIANOS selected
from the best city makers for sale as low Us can lc
purchased at the nianniactory.
Pianos, Mclodeons, Accoileons &c, rcpsirei
and tuned as usual Also Pianos and Nicloieons
TO rent on reasonable terms. JACOB RSTEf. +
II. Z. GREEN.
lIrettleboro, Feb. 9Th, 1895. sw3
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LirKRARy Gossp.--The Springfield Rcpyb-
loan of last Saturday contained the following
items in relation to authors and their produc-
tions
Fanny Fern has already made $i5, 900 Out
of Ruth Hall She denies that she is to
publish her own history. Mrs. II. Cakes
Smith ayows the authorship Of the News Boy.
The handsome Calais widow did not write
Ida May The real authorcss was in Boston
last week with her husband she never wrote
book before and has no desire for noioriety,
Charlotte NJ. Yonse wruie lIearsease, and
the Heir Of Radcyae. portrait of the
Author of Cuba ia the February Putnam, re-
presents Richard u. Kimball, author Of ST.
Leger.-G. I. Curtis work on the Formation
of the Constitution is noticed fayorably by the
English Fletcher Webster is busy
writing historical iniroduciions to his fathers
letters.
Among the new books announced for imme.
date publication are Stanhope Burleigh, OF
the Jesuiis in our homes, a novel by Helen
Dhu, from Strinser & Townshend, New York
intended to enlist tho sympaihes Of young
ladies for Sam. Louis Napoleon in New
York by john Tomas, which will give some
curious accounts Of the life Of the present EN-
pcrior of France when he was among the b'hoys
Of GoIham.-rhe first two volumes of Prescott
Reign of Phillip the second, Phillips, Sampson
& Co., Boston The History Of the Hen Fe-
yer by the Funny Un,. intended to be very
amusing. The Nature of Evil, letter from
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Cambridge Cattle Market "Wednesday Feb.
runfy ~ Al market io-day 957 calilc--about 500
beeyes, aud lO7 STORES, sing of Working Oxcn
Cows aud Calves Ycariings, Two & Three years Old
Pnrcrs-M arkd s,f-lExifa SO ~ per cwii frsi
qualify second do O0h1 % lnfd do G % 6 75i
ofdiuSry O0a6 % per 100 In. .
Hides-s5 J0aC 90 per rwi 1siior-S8 50a9 90
P.bs.-sIol IS. car Slias-flaIg i.2r per b.
leui Csirss--Sl, 4 50 5a6c. Abou, 60 in.
BrreLBg CaHle-S6 15a7 30 per 100 lbs.
Gers and Caires-S3I 81, SO, 20, a. i5a75.
l,sdings-Sli. i2alG.
Jiro ISus Oh-S2iaJ8.
. Three lenrs OM--S3l, So, c6, 50, i0a53.
Shop md fasbe--e1i0 At market. Extra SO 6 90
7aa; 3, loi. 81 h. 81, 81, 3 i-I, I.2al 10.
SuiHc-NOnc.
KiMAHEs-'fhc market is well attended by pnfclas.
efs hui mt quick on Beef owing 10 larger number
being in than was anticipated Sales steady and
firm throughout Sheep little quick, owing 10 the
large number Of buyers. Many Of tic Beef au and
Nlch Cows arc Of extra qualify.
% eafs ranic over tic Filclhurg Railrnad. aud Gi
over ibe Bsson aud Lowell RBlfoad, loaded With Cat.
lie. Sheep, Swine. Horses and Fo~ls.
y. u. llcet--sKtra, inrludag nothing bot the bc,l
large oxen well stalled II least Que wear
Fire. qnahy consnls Of large fat oxen, stall fed al
least several months
Second qualify includes the bce grass-fcd oxen, the
best salied eow und tie best three year old sirer.
Shcep-EAira consists Of choice bucks aud fsnc =
yews for stock. and the best eosseis
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any of those who have proceeded him. Want
of space compels US TO omit any'cxtended no
lice of the address.
Mn. EDlron.-'rhe notice in the last Phn'
nix of the "groat discussion soon to take
place in Wardsboro, reminds Inc Of a similar
affair which occurred there about dozen years
ago. The first time | ever saw the village Of
West watisboro, my attention was attracted
by written handful on the door of the Green
Mountain House, the most legible part of which
was the words /" A 6irmdtire, Erasmus Plimp-
ton Nega,irc, As many Wings as choose to
come" Upon deciphering the TEST of the doc
ument, which was in the handwriting Of the
vain-glorous champion, it appeared to be
proposal to discuss the question (" Is protective
tariff injurious 10 the county," At the time
appointed goodly crowd assembled, and among
the Wings who chose TO come were Hon. John
TuAs and Dr. Dana Hyde, "a name not to be
mentioned without sigh of regret for the I'M
h"ciy hedih VI uHc Nnose Bchldl natulci spark
ling but kindly wit, intimate acquaintance with
new things, and books and fascinating powers
of conversation, secured for him the ready adj
miration aud love of all who knew him.)-
These gentlemen took up the gauntlet so boast
fully thrown down, and never did a gladiator
retire from the arena more BUNDLED and crest
fallen than did % the old apostle" of locofocoism
on that occasion. The close logic and biting
satire of Tufts, and the superintendent know
ledge of facts and statistics which DR.. Hyde
brought to bear upon the question, were alto
gether too much for him. He was routed
horse, foot and dragons. In the lapse of a
dozen years he seems 10 have regained his self
confidence, but with such rotten case as he
now has on his hands, he may rely upon sim
liar defeat -
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WI. valley Railroad Notice.

ON AND AFTER JANUARY /, 1855, PAssES-
~ GER Trans viii leave Bellows Falls for Brat
tleboro at 1.30 A. NJ, and 225 P. NJ. and return
ing leave Brattleboro at 10. so A, NJ and 4.40P VI.
FREIGHT TRAIN leaves Bellows Falls at II SO A.
NJ. and Brattleboro at ?. NJ.
The two Passenger Trains over this Route, corr
meet South with the Vt 4 Mass. and Connecticut
River Rail Roads, to Springfield, Hartford, New
Haven and Bridgeport direct to New York On
the North with tie Rutland aud Burlington, suli-
van: Vermont Central, Vermont and Canada. Com
nectieut and Passumpsio Rivers Rail Roads, form
ing direct communication with Whitehall, Saratoga
4 Schenectady, st. Johnsbury and White Noun
tains, Burlington and Rouse's Point, Ogdensburg
and Montreal. r. II. CHANDLER, Snpt.
December 81 1854. - ~