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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1855-04-28
Miscellaneous.
ELOUSAS FEMALE ACADEMY

RW r. & MRs HOY, with the assistance
w. of Miss Hoy and NINE. DE Sr. ANGE,
will open on the 18th of March, in the Town of
Opelousas. First Glass School, where the practi-
cal as we'll as the ornamental branches OF female
education. will be taught. They are prepared to
give thorough instruction in the English, French,
German and Italian Languages also Music Lessons
on the Piano and Guitar, Drawing Painting Trans
fering, French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worsted plain Needle Work, CaIesthenies Deport-
ment Dancing Equitation. The Principal hopes
with the assistance of able Teachers, and the ad-
vantage pupils will desire, from constant personal
care to secure the Patronage Of the inhabitants of
Opelousas and vicinity.
Terms per session oftweaty-one weeks, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle of
the session
Tuition in Primary Department, S 90 90
do advanced do 25 90
French, Italian German. each, Is 90
Instruction on the Piano, 80 90
do do Guitar, 80 90
Drawing, .. Is 90
Painting 90 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worted. 10 90
CaIesthenes Department, Dancing, - 90
Equtatlon per lesson. l 90
Boarding, Washing Fuel and Lights, 60 90
Nine. DE Sr. ANGE having entered into prior
engagement at Mrs. Henrys School in Natchez,
will not be able for the present to Join the School
Opelousas, March 10th 1855
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VyATCHzNH HAkEFs'S SHOP.

9a MRS. MEDICIS has the ho
th'"A nor to announce to the public of
AsEs- r. this Parish and the neig ghborng
@ssA&=..szl2- that she has just made arrange
ments with good matchmaker who will be
constantly at her store, for the purpose of
cleaning and repairing clocks and Watches as
also all the articles Of jewelry.
Mrs Medicis has also fine assortment Of
clocks and watches and all kind of jewelry
for sale
Her prices will be moderate.
Opelousas 11th., April 1855
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FOR SALE.

a large number of Desks, benches, bed.
Ia steads &c, for a school. Apply at
the office Of this paper.
Opelousas, December 23d., 1854
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ST. WIN 01I49IIlN 7p5 COLLEGE,
Gape gslrar0ean, 1ta0. -.

ST. WIN GEN 71LD s. COLLEGE,
Cape SEtrar0Rau, 5ts0.
YEyHIs College, incorporated.by the Legis-
= lature the State of Missouri in l843,
with University privileges, is beautifully sit
uated on the Mississippi, at Cape Glrardeau,
forty-fve miles above be mouth ofthe Ohio ;
it commands Noble view on each side Of the
river. Forty acres adjoining the College have
been provided for its use, and, one mile and
a half from the town, an extensive farm,
where the pupils may spend their days of re-
creation. sa q # sts aef q
A complete commercial, mathematical and
classical education is given in this institution
TERMS For boarding, tuition, .
mending, sl50 90 per year
Bed 4 bedding if fur saa. s79af
inished by the College, 81 = 8 90 per year.
Washing, "a sa II 90 per year.
. Doctors tees and medi- a.
clnes, ssiw H ~. azaazss D w per year
For further informations apply to Mr.. r.
j. Smith, Grand Coteau. parish of St-Laadry
j Grand Coteau, March 24th.. 1855.
. -aAttahapas Gazette please copy in
English only, until the Ist of May 1855, and
send bill to r. j Smith, Grand Goteau.a
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Drugs, Medicines, sc.
LIVER COMPLAINT,
DYSPEPSIA,

JAUNDICE.
CHRONIC OR NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE
OF THE KIDNEYS, AND ALL DISEASES
ARISING FROM A DISORDERED
LIVER OR STOMACH;
Such as Constipation, inward Piles, Fulness Of Blood
to the Head, Acdty of the Stomach Nausea,
heartburn, Disgust of Food, Fullness weight in
the Stomach, Sour Eructations Sinking or Futter-
ing at the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming Of the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterins
at the Heart, Checking Or SuiIocating Sensations
when in laying posture, Dimness Of Vision, Dots
Or Webs before the sight, Fever and Dull Pain i'll
the Head, Deficiency of Precipitation, Yellowness
Of the Skin and Eyes, Pain i'll the Side, Back,
Chest, Limbs, &c. Sudden Flushes Of II, at, Burn
ing i'll the Flesh, Constant LnaGinings Of evil, and
Great Depression Of Spirits.
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judicial Sales, sc.
Public Sale.

By the undersigned, Public Auctioneey
IN and for the Parish Of st. Landry. ..a
TNVHE public are hereby informed that
u there will be offered for sale, at public
sale, the last and highest bidder, at the last
residence of the late Baptiste Brunei. at
Prairie Laurent, in this Parish, by the un-
dersigned, public auctioneer, in and for the
Parish of St. Landry on z I al = i.
Tuesday, lst day Of May next,
1855; the following described property, be-
longing to the Estate of the late Baptiste
Brunet, deceased, late of said Parish, to wit :
RwH Na MH Ell HI -. N
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HALF LOT OF GaeOUND.

situated in the town af Washington, Parish of
St. Landry, being the Northwest half of Lot
No. "A, on the plan of said town, bounded
North by Dupre Street, Eas; by other half of
said lot, belonging to Auguste Follain, South
by Carriere Street, and West by Lot No II,
belonging to said Follain, containing about
one half ola superficial arpent, more or less,
together with all the Buildings and I'm.
p1ovements thereon erected
One lot cooper's tools, one rifle.
The Terms and Conditions which will be
advantageous to purchasers, will be made
known ON the day of sale
ULYSsE GABEREL, Auctioucsr.
Opelousas, April 14th, 1856.
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sHERlFFyS SALE.

-gTT-- 7--- $500 =
aasi. Petetn& Co, Magistrates Court.
"a So VS.. st, Landry,
- Sainviite Pr6jean, J No l55.
EpY virtue Of an order Of seizure and sale, issued
~ k9 in the above entitled suit, by one of the Ma
gistrates' Court IN and for the Parish of st. Lam
dry, and to medirected, will be exposed to pablic
m sale for cash. at the Court House OF this Parish,
Saturday, the 9Th day of May next, 1888, COM
n.eacin5 at the hour 81 o'clock A. NJ, aud con-
tinuing from day to day, if necessary, al the right,
title interest and dernli of Sanville Preiean, id
and to the following described property, seized to
satisfy said order, t0-wit : srstatE
All the right. title, interest, demand and chat
seis, that Sainvitie Preiean may own and arising
Ia from the succession OF Archlle Prejean, now in
the hands of DoFcino Carathers and wife,
. ,..'s e ,. B. DAVID. Sheriff.
Sherif7s Office: st. Landry 24th March. 1856.
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Public Sales

By the undersigued, Public Auctioneer,
an amd.for tie Pa"ish Of St. Landry.
WA ILL be sold, at public sale, to the last
w and highest bidder, by the under.
signed, public auctioneer, in and for the
Parish of St. Landry, at the last residence Of
Ezekiel Ewes, deceased, in the town of Wash.
ington, in this Parish on
Wednesday, 10th day of May 1855,
the following property, belonging to the Es.
tate ofthe late Ezekiel Ewes deceased; to wit,
~ ~ 7, nv NJ
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
An Open Field and Fair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
AT HOUSEL'S, No. 2 LIZ CLAIRE ROW

AT HOUSEi'S, No. LIZ CLAIRE ROW.
7 HAVE jast returned from New York with the
largest aud best stock of fine Watches and JeWelry
ever before offered in this murket. | have gold
Watches from Sa6to $29h Silver do from s. 500.
(ioll Chains from s. $50. Rings fr two bits to
SJe 60. Breast Pins from 8 TO SEQ.
would call particular attention my stock Of La
dies Watches v keh embraces u full variety fpain,
Hunting aud Enameied eases, and Think can suit
the most fastidiuus.
La short, my whole stock Of Clocks, Watches. Jew
elrs. Silver aud Plated is fall and conplete and
much larger than has been brought TO this
kot, and vii sell wholesale retail :t prices that
Will def. ali competition.
Repairing done usual at short notice.
Nov. 18th, ls-S.
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Chicago and Mississippi Railroad.
L., ~. ~. 2 -fes4zsfr -
e., f.s1f sn-e q ..s..sa; r =, 4 sSssss.,s,.ssEss

- -
E.. - ssfsn-ss =. s;,.s..;:srE y. sss,..,.,sssY
t3AssENoEhs fer Bloomington Springfield Alton,
ard st. Louis, Vii nd the route via h : iiy TO be
the Speedinst row no. open 10 tire public, and no.
Subjected 10 the usual delay. ~ the River. Bs taking
the CHICAGO & ROCK ISLAND R4IfR0iDto Ii
Salle.the ILLINOIS tENTRAL RAiLRoA D to Bloom
ingtan. and the
CHICAGO g. NIsSgs.sPPI RsIi.ROs ID
20 Alton nnd 81 Louis passengers taken through
Without delay in Is Hours!
Th2 route t. St Louis Via Mississippi kveris THREE
iicspaEp Mugs and time TY-F0UR HOURS.
stage Connections
Are made at Bloomington with Peoria, Pekin and Ur
bana AT Springfield with BarIstown Peter burg and
Hayana; at Virden with Wxverly; at C.rlinyie with
Hiisboro, Van Bnrenshurg Wanda in q nd Salem; at
Brighton with Greenfield and Scotye; and at 4 ton
with Jerseyviiic, CarroIiton, Edwardsyie Highland
and Carlyie. The trains also at Srrniied with
the Great Western Railroad, for Decatur Terre ute
Jacksonville and Naples.
Messengers arr wing a, 81 Louis, will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio. and Tennessee Ry-
ers. and also with Steamers for Memphis Vieksburg,
Hatchez, and New Orleans.
III Passenger Trains leave Bloomington al A. NJ,
and 80 M, the arrival Of the Trains from the
North
j Tickets con be procured Of A. T. LANGLEY.
Agent at La Sails for any point the Chicago 4 Mis-
sissipPi Rail Road.
Z. KEALING. suptc MRR.
June 9Th, 1854 y
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n TICE!!

I'LL hiLD BAKER having purchased the business
annohce thai they intend carry on The Hs rdvaro
os ness "a all its brsnches-snd will be in recent On
lhe opening Of navigation OF most xtenaive sssor.
ment ." c'eryhng embraced in the Hard NDe -.
get,ef T,sf WIN ~ al q full stock Of Iron, Nals, &c.
lacIies being unsurpassed and their arrange
me's . complete, they expect 70 extend 70 the old
i OF the Establishment and the public in esn.
ei inuce nients for purchasing equal to spy Hard.
ware mouse North of St. Louis or West OF Chcsre anA
respectfully solicit share of public patronage.
davenport, Peb. qsth IaS4
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c. r O C. i. r ! Il >
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

rT'he subscriber has opened Grocery and Provision
Store on The corner OF From. and Perry sts oppo.
site Nessrs. Burrows d Prettymans milf where WIZ
be found choice assortment Of Groceries irovSi
Wooden ware. Nails, Glass, White Lead. Oahum, Kos
in. &C. DC. all Of which y " be sold low for cash or
trade. .
Dealers in the above articles will do wei TO cali ahe
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere
Attention viii be paid to receiving Storage, FOR
warding and selling of merchandise and produce.
naNeNnOft. july IA, ls.i3. ! .M HALALLl O. bAo.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
WILSON & HARLEY,
WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL GlOCH1s,

IN Hhds n. Q. Sugar, very low,
~ Liafihed Crushed Sugar,
Gas., White Lead q Oils,
10 btls n. o. Moiasxes,
10 dc sugar house DO,
9 do syrsp,
G bbis Eolasses,
superior Young Hyson. fmPi. T. Bla. Tsa.
lco sacks dried apples peaches,
Extrac. of Lemon ard Lemon syrup
Essence Of Coffee. Broma, chocolste & Cse>~
Hams, Shoulders g. Sides,
Sugar cured eanyassed Hams.
Goldfish, VT. Fish in ! bbls,
~ kegs Nails,
together with large assortment Of Queens Wood ara
Willow ware nd all other goods conn eeted vi ths
business which will be sold cheap for cash.
he whole Of the stock has been Iy selected
III the Eastern and Souths srn markets, We can one,
as great purchasers sny other houee
IN thc city, WILSON d HARLEY
May I3.
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AUC TION SA l. f 5 !
COOK 4 SEYMOUR,

A UCTION and COMMISSION MERCHANTS ans
n nea,ersin Clocks, Watches and Jcwelry; Pedier
md Fancy Goods.
\ r. We will attend to the sale Of Real Estate
Furnitura Horses, Carriages and all other Propeh
j the most reasonable terms.
Cash advanced sn all Goods left with rs for sdla-
10. 9a TEaia ST., Davenport.
n-TGppd references will be givcn.
davenport, 'u,re 2;th, le5I-rY-a
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25

CHICAGO & ROCK Island RAuRoAp.
The onlv Railroad connection OF the Mississip-
ri with the Atlantic

Inc OuAV hdIlICau CoNubCLtUu o. Lne MiSSl6Slr-
pi with the Atlantic
Three traius daily through 10 Chicago Sundays OK
<epted.
Leaving Rock Island,
ls-Throuei freight with I'd class cars at e90 A. Nj
Arriving At Chicag1 go p. NJ.
ad--Mail train eco A. NJ.
Arriving al Ghic&go 5 p. NJ
3d--Night Express {eyery evcnisg) 540P.M.
Arriving 1t lhicaso 3 Il. 81.
Trains arriya at Rock Island,
lst-Sight Express from Ghicago at $50 a. M.
5d--Aa Tram :" 8. 8 =. NJ.
2d--Fr.ight sJGP.M
II II freight train. have second class and Emil
grant cars attached. The trains this Road TO
aud from The same Depot IL Chicago and in connection
with trains of the Michigan Southern Railroad thus
avoiding the usual expense of Hlcks and cartage Of
baggage.
Tickets through to Chicago ard all principal places
East by the above route be had Of s. S. Stevens
gent Il the Rock Island depot Of the Chicago & Rock
Island Railroad, JOHN T.. HENRY, supt
". II. WHITMAN, Ast. Sapt.
Rock Island, may lst 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

FE'HE subscriber has received from the Eastern and
Southern Markets large and well selected stoel;
cf goods Of all descriptions. in use, consisting
Of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes. Hats aud Caps,
Glassware. GuecEsware Btsdalo Robes,
troCcries, Dried Fruit Cotton Warp.
Carpet Chain. Picking Yarn Gut Window Glass.
6. 4. T. |, Il Ranawha salt Hardware.
Xct's and Mll Saws, ron ali kinds, Steel assorted
Castings. Nails, all kinds. Grndstones.
Woodenware, Live geese feathers Pitch & 0akum,
Sole and Upper Leather, Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and Oils Dye Stufs, &c.
viii n will be sold a; q small advance for Cah As
iute nj keeping every thing in use, persons
ing several articles obtain them Front Street
AT Il Brick store opposite the Mills Davenport Iowa.
une Q. iS53-e9. j. NJ. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
A. W. READ,
BANK NOTE ENGRAVING.
Trusses and shoalder Braces.

THE only prize medal for Trusses was awarded 10
M.Esn X Co..2t Maiden Lane, New York, ty the
Industrial exhibition Of al nations at the Crystal Pal
ace for their Trass. thes giving through ther
Surgical committee. Professors Parker. Carnochan,
RcEwicE, pr. Lutlow aud others, the emphatic I'M
primatur Tor which the inventor has abored for the
Las, tN crtF five years
Ii has received the universal app obattnn Of the
mcdieal and surgical profession of New York and is
considered by thcm rs constructed on the most cor
rect principle for the radical cure ofrnpture.
MbESH Il cos. SHOULDER BRACE,
An improved article foT expanding the chest and pre-
serving symmetry Of form and 50 constructed rs to
bring the bearing the shoulder TO prevent
cutting under the
MaRSH'S ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Which are worn with much comfort, having no steel
springs perfectly elastic shape and pressure
graduated to suit the ease where required.
Sold in Davenport only by FRANCIS JACoBY. Jr,
Druggist and Apoth ry, Brady between ed and Up
streets.
Oct. 70. lsaI.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25

CPRINGS, Asles, Nuts and Washers, WrougA,
- Nails, Strap Hinges, at
DAVENPORT LIE CLAIRE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
vol. |, no. 50.
SEARS, WOOD 4 CO.,
Bedstead Manufacturers, Lumber Merchants,
and Dealers In Planned flooring,

MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
Il HE only establishment in the Wes. whcrO
HkRW OOD'S CELEBRATED TURNING
LATHE is used for turning PKnnArrC FoRns, such -
.Nsrets, Ralusters Bed Pssss Table Logs, sndes
work too various 20 cnunera.s, with the
Meutdiags Of all into sgxeres Of aay asoSsr -
taste wcy ssggsst. Making the most peYfest sbA
beautiful work that fancy desire, and having ~
appearance Of e0stiy eHrcsd norf.
Jure Il. ie54-trw-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
"NOW- DAYS"
NEW WHOLESALE g. RETAIL
BOOT, SHOE AND RUBBER STORE.
STEVENS a. EgkVHEUN,

MANUFACTURERS and Dealers in the First cual-
vi ity or all kinds OF Mems, Boys. YOUTHS. Wo-
men's, Misses and thildrcn's Boots. shoes. Gaters.
&c, having determined TO locate their business per-
manentl! in Davenport, heye secured rooms for the
preseut in FORESTS Block. Corner Of Brady and Third
ats.. two doors from the corner Brady street, where
the, are now opening u large stock.
They design to keep on hand at all times full s.
sortmert OF their aud the best of work of
every variety from the finest slipper to the Courses,
Boot; all of hich they will warrana and sell at low
prices for Cash.
They most respectfully tender to the people of Das-
export, iock Island and surrounding country. in
ytctou to call and examine their stock wheneycrthey
wish purchase an. thing in the Boot ard Shoe line.
Davenport Nov eth. ls5f.dt
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
MALE.

ICST received large supply Of Fence, Spike, sis
- shing and other Nails, for sale cheap by
July sth, 1854 CHILD d BAKER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
PINE HILL CEMETERY.

THE Key and Plat of Pine Hill Cemetery are 81 70
1 rae Halls Cabinet shop on Brady Street. pUS
apply TO Israel Hall or
A. c. FULTON.
Davenport, Aug lst, I6Ss-trw-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25

CCORiGOSS, Flnte. ard oth.r lnssyvsssnss. tuss
~ n,rei nti 81 Ne. lie cfaf-s NV
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25

n ACRES ofland situated II miles north Of the city,
!lsitHated for residence Gardening; for
price and terms apply to McGREGOR, IAWES L
BLAkEMORE, No6 lie Clair. Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
SHAWLS, SHAWLS.

DAVENPORT INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Life. Fire. and Marine Insurance!
Hartford Iif, Insurance Co.-rapital .3Go.0CG
Of II rtfard. Conn.
Kpicke rboehsr Fire Insurance 90 -Gaplin s'5p,CGe
Of Ntw York.
American Nutaa Insurance Co.-casitl J s30o,cho
Of N-w York.
National Protection Insurance Co.Carttal S2jO,O0U
of New York,
The above Companies are MAeStm noNuA, WIN
Cash Capitals paid aud in soieenes abore saspte'o"
Insurance can be effected in the above Companies at
the m ,st reasonable rates The motto Of these Com
panies is No rspudiG,ieHH
AMOS FINEFlELD, agent,
Oct " No. Con.mereiai Block.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25

TIE subscribers having received portion Of n en-
stock Of Iron and Nails, would invite the attention
OF hiacksmths and Builders to their stock
J. NJ. DALZELL 4 BRO,
apfl 10 Front nd Perry Stp
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-25
FOR SALE.

TWO Ornamental Cottages OF Aiuswcrth Street. in
Green's I'd addition to City Of Davenport; good
well of water and pump in kitchen-Lots well fenced.
Apply to COOK SARGENT, or
s. RUsSLE DOW.
June lst 1874
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-10
PERSONAL.

49,. A Mr.. Sinclair, Of Janesville, Visor
sin, having a fortune of $3.50, 900, cut his
throat few days since, for fear Of poverty.
-. At Waterford, Michigan, on the 1st
inst, four sons Ct Jesse Chapman, ESQ, living
in different parts of the State, all made their
appearance at the paternal mansion with a
lady accompaniment, followed by a clergy
man, who joined the whole quaturn in the
bonds of matrimony. After n chat with the
old folks" the boys and girls started off on
their wedding tour.
.... The Duke Of SAKE Coburg Gotha re-
Gently declared in the Germanic Diet, that he
would oppose the demand of the mobiles of his
duchy for the restoration Of their ancient priv
ileges, abolished in 1913. In consequence, q
villages of the duchy have just voted Al ad-
dress to his Royal Highness Expressing their
gratitude for this liberal policy.
80. The famous Anthony Burns has been
sent by his very dear friends, the Abolition
lists, to 0berlin College, Ohio, :" to study for
the ministry"
80. at Calcutta, India, two Englshmen
have 6een heavily fined fer ejecting from the
railroad cars n native three-fourths naked,
whose unctous presence was disagreeable to
the ladies present The Court ruled that a
native s ideas of decency were the criterion,
and that civilized visitors must not attempt to
enforce compliance with their prejudices.
80. Mr.. Miles, anti-Know Nothing. has
been elected Mayor Of Charleston, S. C., by
four hundred and sixteen majority.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEoEGETowN, Nov. 10, 1855


Yesterday, while Mr. William Allen was
thor htlessly attemp ting to oil portion of the
machinery at the, Phoenix Planning and Saw
Mills, portion Of his clothing was caught by
one Of the circular saws which drew one of his
arms under it (the sawl aald injured it quite
seriously. The saw passed through a portion
of the flesh and one of the bones near the
wrist. Dr. Snyder was soon in attendance.
bandaged the wound, and rendered him ali
the service that medical skill could effect
The accident was wholly the result of too
much haste on the part of Mr. Allen, it being
standing rule of Mr.. Semmes the proprietor,
that nothing like oiling the machinery, adjust.
ing belts, or any thing of the kind, where
there l. any appearance of danger, is 10 be
done without first stopping machinery.
The offerings Of Beef Cattle at Drover's
Rest, yesterday, amounted to over 600 head,
about 400 of which was sold to butchers at
81 90 SO so, (mOstly at the last named price, }
on the hoof. equal to So n 81, nett average
price gross So nett Sc. Sneep-supply very
large and quality rather inferior, 81 IS So
per head
Our market was abundantly supplied this
morning with everything in the way of ine
meats, fruits, vegetables, &C., and prices of
nearly everything quite reasonable, except
Bacon and Butter.
1t Is thought that our Mayor will recommend
that Thursday, the 18th of November, be OBJ.
served by our citizens as day of thanksgiving.
flour-supply small, demand good, holders
firm at SO 50 rs, as in quality, sales limited
for want Of stock. Wheat steady at our nricas
Of yesterday, but little arriving
SpECrAroR
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COL. WOODS GRAND MUSEUM
Living Human Curiosities

Consisting q Mad. CLOF JULIA, tee celf brafed
BEARDED LADY, from Switzerland; and her
Infant Son, the young ESAU. ~ years Old
with a most Magnificent Pair CT Whiskers, tie
most astonishing freak Of nature the world has
ever produced.
THE AMERICAN GIANTE SIS. Miss HARDY,
from Maine, New England, 8 feet hish, 81
years old weighing 3sl pounds, the tsllest wo-
man In the world
Also. the wonderful SWISS WARBLER,
WIN exhibit for few days at the Ball over
Fafnham's Bookstore, corner q Pennsylvnns
avenue and Eleventh street, commencing on SAT
UROAY EVENING. Novtmber3
Doors open ct OK O'Clock
Admission Is cent; children l2K cera
Doors open on Monday at a. m. 10 II m; from
to and TO y. m. nov