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Southern shield., 1855-01-06
BAena Vista SGable.

\ s Sanothcr year las passed and we are still on AA hand; we herewith return our best thanks to our old friends and customers, and to the trayeIing community generally, for their very Liberal patronage dnring the year 1851, and We trust that we have merited it. We now beg leave to announce that VIC are larain fitted up at our same old stand to com llaencc with the first day of the New Year, and Isolicit the patronage heretofore bestowed upon lue, and promise that we will endeavor to do whatever may De properly required of Us in our line therefore we say to one aud all. call at the BUFNA VISTA STABLE, and sco what we can do in the way of fixing up youy lhorses. We say that the "bili' shall be I"flcd' upon cur part. Horses, Mules. Car lriages, Buggics, and Wagons, taken as usual lupOn commission.
 The following will be the current rates oi charges from this date:
 Board O? horse by the month, (payabla at the end of each month, ...........$16 co Board of horse by the week, (payable at the end of each week. .......... 5C Board Of horse for twcnty-tour hours. l SC [ Keeping horse one night, ,............ 1 0C S'Agie feed d........................... 4C Hltching horses in the stable without feed. ............................. 5t Hire Of carriages apl hyl.,s per day.. C
 '' !" '' half day. 5C Except in the winter, when the charges will
 be made according to distance and condition
 of the roads
 In no case will we suffer team 10 be driver lmore than forty miles a day. Every persor hiring a Carriage for the shortest time will h( charged $2 co. Persons hiring carriages will not be suffered to transfer them to any other person CT persons, as we shall consider every transfer new contract and charge according ly, and no one hiring carriage will De suffer cd to control 1t upon it's return trip, nor nc passengers or baggage to be added to the lead Iaitcr starting, without the consent of one oi the proprietors.
 Hire of carriage at night will be invari-
 ably,. y,.......................... $6 co Horse and saddle per day,.............. l 50 No horse will be hired from the stable
 al night unless it be entirely 6 case of
 nccessity.)
 Hire of Hearse to the Helena Grave
 ard, .............................. 9 co Hire of Haarse to the country, not to
 exceed twenty miles, s,................... 10 co
 Horses boarding by the month will be cred tied for absence when it amounts to one weel; no allowance for a shorter time Horses boarded by the week, if taken out before the expiration of the week, will be charged for the entire week, or by the day.
 All persons hiring carriages from this stable will be bound for all expenses during the trip, going and returning.
 Persons hiring horses will be held responsi- ble for all damages either to horse or rigging, to be paid as soon as the fact IS known.
 HARGRAVES & KINSEY,
 Helena, Jan. l, 1855. Proprietors.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

gs6~ We refer our readers to the card of JAMES T. CRARY, Esq, to be found in another column. MT. CRARY is a gentleman of industry and ability, and we recommend him to the conf dence of the public.-Star.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

E. H. ENGLISH, Esq, of Little Rock, has been elected Chief Justice of the State, in place of Judge Watkins, re- signed.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

PRICES NOW AND THEN.-A citizen who has ever kept an account of every thing purchased for his family, gives the following list of articles and their prices in 1929, to which he added the price of similar articles at the present
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
v an S)aopeg1 & Co.'S
 RESTURAUT.
OUer Balls old Stdnd, on Diagonal 0ETS

IVHIS establishment is new and in complete
 \ order, and the larder constantly suRpheI with every delicacy of FISH, FLESH t anu FOWL. which will be served up arthe shor.t f
 est notice, and in style to suit the palate Sl
 the most fastidious epicure They respect,lny invite all citizens and strangers to give them
 a call, at any hour of the day or night' anu
 their wishes sha be satisfactorily attended ii :I; gsy~Fresh Oysters, Fresh Fish, Birds ~lu Ducks Venson. Squirrels, and, in short es. V. Iery delicacy that can be procured, Will "
 fonud at this establishment.
 ] Helena, Oct. 28, 1854.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

Elyy- See card of Drs. Watson & Colburn, Dental Surgeons, in another column.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

reg@ The New York Herald of Mon day afirms that arrangements have been effected in the ranks of the Know Nothings, which render morally certain the defeat of Seward as U. s. Senator from that State, and Wise for Cover nor of Virginia.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

rsy= Our Southern exchanges in form us that Gen. Sam Houston, the Senator from Texas, was baptized by immersion very recently.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

eW- The Know Nothings elected their ticket in Tuscaloosa, Ala, last week.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06
DEATH OF ONE OF MARIoN's TRoo1

DEATH OF ONE OF MARIoN's TROOP. We learn from the Cynthiana Har- rison co. ) News of the 14th that on the 10th inst, Phillip Robberts, aged about 90 years, one of "Marion's Mer- ry Men'' died near that place. The News says he was soldier in the Ma rion war, in South Carolina, and sol
 dier of the Cross in the Methodist Church over sixty years, and died in fulI triumph of the faith of the Gospel.
Southern shield., 1855-01-06

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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
STANH0PE BURLEIGH,
The Iesuits in our Homes.

Inc JBSultS III our 11oAlSo.
NOVEL; BY Helen Dhu, III one elegant mo.
N yolaue ofllO pages.
WHAT THE CRITICS THINK.
From IRE " Y National Democrat.
ss,- i certa nv very remarSab book. and Will
nd an abo und ed degree of attention 1t he rs
mon ;t face an evidence of SO much truth that IL eau
nal fai, to produce deep aud convincing impression
u,an the pubic mind o.
'f Eroo the Granite Farmer and Pisit0r.
.Itis the best American navel ever written not en-
cepting Cooper's LeathersiochhS i"ios' VI e'eh
Uncle Toms Cabin
..,y houlJ onne that the fair aui horess had gain
al a, l.,sta impsc of the Invisible sam II Is pre-
"a "a 81 M liz sales Will exec ed those of 'Uhee
.rann and a fiction ONLY IN NAME, we nave n"
jonlt n will raise to even much greatef P'ch'
he neryudinc national sentiment oithe American Pe''
ple." ., STAT, Co.,tte
all ia the most dramatic aud powerful mover t'h mas
ha.n written in this csuDtry-it must have an unPre
drn,cd circulation simdiy upon us merits as hsh-
H. wr,upht work OF felton, Bat written rs IL mas oee'
.,h he snecifc beet Of enlightenng me h''id ana
,rring The hearts of a great and free people, we q"
80, hc si,ate to prcdir for is such circulation as IL"
n,ber Americanbo has had
"'"'' From the Laasmgburgh Ga:ehf
CIV, hespenk for Stanhope Burlcigh,' not merely
III. rity CON al TO L ucle Tens Cabin bht one ia'
r,assiny an, publication which has Tor an age oeo'
y" - no ,re The American Public
usnefe" "e,"'o wv WARREN RHAWN.
For SAFE os Post Oiico Davenport
Illinois 81 Rock Island
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

Srsucx BY LIGHTNING On yesterday
morning polander. named Dobrobrisky,
stole watch with valuable chain and
some finger rings in St Louis, and came up
To this city on the morning packet. Officer
Couzins sent dispatch 10 Marshal Owes,
describing the thief and requesting his ar
rest. Ia about three minutes after the DIS
pitch WIS received. the Marshal met the
fellow on the street on his way from the
p,ck,t which had jus, landed TO the cars
IL was arrested and lodged in the calaboose
until noon, and TAKEN TO ST. Louis by
the packed r ,i,fdccr --Altoa Courier, IAN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

Nav KIND OF FIRE HosE.--The New
York Fire Department are about intro
ducing new kind of hose. made OF hen pen
strings, knit and plated together SO close
Us to be impervious to water. II is estima-
ted that 900 feet of this hose could be car
red by . company more easily than they
do 500 of the leather and rubber. The
hemp, il is believed. will come 30 per cent
cheaper than that now in use,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

Nrw SEEnLiNs CAMELL'A.--The" large
gold medal" OF the Mass. Hort. Society
has been awarded to the M-ssrs. Hovey, 'nr
a new cameIla, on trial for several years
past. It's flowers are very large, and
perfectly double TO the centre, Their color
is vivid crimson scarlet. The habit Of the
plant robust and vigorous. and its flowers
freely It is saidto be the most snowy an(
beautiful OF the Camelia Seedlings, and
valuable floral acquisition.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

As usual at this season of the year our
exchanges contain many representations
abont the loss of the fruit crop. The twig-
of some tender peach trees may be killed
but. thus far, We should think the prospect
for fruit to be first rate.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
FOR SALE.
Splendid 2 Story Brick House and Lots

Splendid 2 Story Brick House and Lots
THIS house contains 10 room Kitchen and pantry
with large cellar I.osiarge and fai offsuit and
Ornamental trees Grapas Currents, and Shrabbcry OF
AL kinds. On ~ the lots is large stable aud Car.
ras. House. Price s. GtGterms easy. Hefeis Offer
ed chance for DESTROYS of obtaining de-
lghilul residence in lie fashionable part Of the
city, Cali soon ifyou wish prize.
-ALSo-
Az story new frame bailding and beautiful lot near
corner OF Harrison and 9th streets Price 81 GOOterms
easy.
Frame DIV Cling, and lot for sale very cheap in good
situation. Price sis4uo,t rms easy.
-ALSo-
beautiful and pleasantly situated Brick House two
- stories high rooms fine Basement, good stable,
carriage house. and pleasant yard situated on 90 street
central pat Of the city This property will be sold at
great bargain and on easy terms. Nls
Unimproved Land
cnn ACRES being ST orSee IS T7sN r l < in Mus
.)zU catine county mile Eof Farnam. On tnis
LII nj Is the finest never failing springs in the
count! very cheap and terms easy.
40 Acres Land for Sale
THISand is one mile from the city, beautiful land on
which is timber enough to MAKE 100 cords wood.
prsce 500 per cash balance in 8, ~ and II
months.
Uni proved Land for Sale.
f.)a0 Acres unimproy 4 land for sa e. tim and
lAOO Prairie, good running Water and good
road near stone coal, Grlst and Sa" Mills. Terms
easy.
Also
For Sale.
IaO Acres unimpros ed 'and in Scott county So,o
HUI pc acre., in hand bal. i'll 1, II months.
--ALSu-
For Sale.
fea Acres beautiful prairie land in Scott county good
lou log dwelling some sheds and ont buildings, AMI
and splendid spring of never faiiitg water, price
s. pei acre / | cash bal. ID IL months.
EADs \ STEWART,
Feb p Agents.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

JACOB WEAVER, JR., Il CO.,
4 tENERaB Agents Storage. Forwarding and Com
~ mission Merchants. Tor the purchase aud sale Of
Flour, Grain, Produce, Lumber, and Manufac.
lures of all Descriptions
Corner Of low and Fourth streets
Opposite New Penns. lvania House, Nearthe Depot.
Gohsignmeuts respectfully. solicited Davenport
aud charges moderate Iowa
REFERENCES.
j. n J. HoKER, New York BoLLa.N&G ARRrsoS, Pitts
Joss LAX Esq. - SPASG ~ Co. do
) BsrnAM a. Sons, Phila. king, pEkNEcx& Co du
STEES. q tRRET x Co " B.6.LEY ,Cos6R,yR NCO do
Geo. KICK Co. in. O. WV. McCuLLY d. Co do
S. c. BrTLER q Co" HALL X SPHER do
Jit .SHAyfER, hamilton % joins H. DAY s. do
The undersigned having located themst'vesa at nay-
enroi Iowa. for The rurroNe af carrying the above
business tender their services their friends and 9th
c'saBd respectfully ak share e their patronage
All farors viii receive special attention and dispatch
~ on the most favorable terms.
JACOB WEAVER JR. d Co.
Feb'y 23rd 1856
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

The authorities Of Cincinnati have at
tached the Presbyterian grave yard for
non.navment of taxes. Win the laws OF
Ob;o allow them to take the stones for
buildin. purposes!
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
Nice Cheap Home

aiO ACRES uninpraved land in Iowa county to
OfO be sold at great bargain. This land is most
happily situated which to build "A large town. with
fall of its beonng tina county site OF Iowa
county, being in T 70 XII w. The railroad viii run
through a part of it. d ii is well watcred by Old
Mans creek. Apply or lis gone to some iortn-
nate man. Ia lbs " SIZE" Ahl.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

The historian, George Bancroft, lately
sailed from New York in the Charleston
steamer, intending to go as far us Savan,
NH. Il will be the first time he has ever
,een further South than Virginia.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

Eigh,y.hve years agesthe "Bloody Mas
sacre" was perpetrated in State Street, Bos-
ton The fifth vi this month was the an.
n;yersary Of the event, and il appears to
have been celebrated with much spirit by
the Bostonians.s& st
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
FOR SALE,
A Large, two-story btick dwelling house on
Main St. and other properfY

TN pursuance Of an order Of the County Court OF
Scott County. will sell at public sale for cash ON
The last Saturday in March. A D less. at O'Clock p
NJ at the door of the Court House in Davenport the
following described property situated In the city Of
house on Main ST. with weil of excellent water,
being OF lot ten tlol in Block fifty [50l A long
frame house ntainng six rooms on Ri ley St. be-
tween Front and Second Sts, generally known as
brim stone carner,' being the Norh ~ feet NJ The
Sonth half of lnt nj in Block seven n md the
West 25 feet Of 10, seven = in Block eight III.
WIN. S. COLLINS,
Executor tho Estate Of
z. H. S0LDSMIrH
Asrch |. - dwIf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

A New York contemporary very APPLY re-
marks that the fever for the acquisition Of
Cuba has passed into the cold stage.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

The Michigan Legislature has passed
bill establishing chair Of Homeopathy il
the State University at Ann Arbor.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
SPRING 1855.

HAVING removed from our old stand on Marke
street and leased the south cors5er Of that mag
hheem row OF stores recently erected on Fourth
between Locust nd Vine streets, knowDas
THE TEN BUILDINGS,
we are prepared To Offer counr, customers fnil
and complete an assortment OF
FANCY g. STAPLE DRY GOODS,
as will be found fnthe west while eur stock will be
,Acond 10 none N the finer and more expensive de
farmebts. particular will be tab to supply the
every day wants OF Honsck eepcrs with honest well
made fabrics at the lowest rennncraiinP prices.
me system We have adopted FIR the duct Of our
hashess we hope will meet with "a eral approval. as
IL AIMS NJ putting every Que on perfect equality.
our goods will be- marked in plain
ltEurcss and under no circuR M stances
will any deviation be made from the
marked prices.
In our second story, apart from the retail de
men', We sl at all times have large ST ok,
from which
COUNTRY MERCHANTS
can supply themselves with the finer Fancy goods
to be found in the regular wholesale houscs.iH
EMBROIDERIES AND HOSIERY
we know from the magnitude of our stock can Of
Ter nnusnat Inducements
collecting the patronage OF all classes qua
respected attention /, every customer that comes
ourcouBter. WILSON a COOPER.
Ten Buildings,
Cor. Fourth a. Locust sts,
mafch - 's5d-wlm st. Louis, Mo.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
CHA , HERAlcK g. co.

Dealers in Chandeliers feadanIs, n.a'Ae'''
Globes, Shades, Pipe, ting. &C.
ovpIcr,na store room a r,er April LIST, in Room
| | J on Second st nov occupied by Messr' whitaker
a Grant being the end door above the southeast cor
uer Of Brady street. ., r.o,,
the Rules and Regulations whereby me davenport
Gas Light and Coke Company proposesto 'irh'S" gas
to thsr consumers: ,,,1 With
Nessrs Chas Hrrrck * Co.. to put ~ une seriaS
aud house pipe and fittings and for the set.h 81 ,S
tres all appl cations, therefore, inust oe Mao ~
az, and when their work il mpiete and shall have
seen prov ed under pressure othir'! inches ~ me,
rury then The gas will be turned on by the Comp"
Inspector.
Feb. hh
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
MUSIC.

II. E. STEVENS,
,,,r,CHER of Vocal Nusic. the PIANO fo''e anu
| Italian, and Piano Forte tuner
Inquire at Grammar No. lie Claire Row
p,vsrport. March eth, Ss a."
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
WORKS ON GARDENING.

hlCTION RY af Gardening, Johnson's, ,.o5
- Landscape Gardening &e. by Downing, $50
"afaehhg Ior LADIES' Loudorics, l,A
Ltniscape Gardening, 4 lens. I,o5
American over Garden, Iust's, %
The Flower Garden by Brock, n
Culture ofthe Grape by Allen, Loo
The Grape Vine by Hoarc, So
Exotic Grapes, 50
Treatise on Hot Houses. 90
Family Kitchen Gardener by BUST, 75
American Gardaer by Cabbeu, 81
The Strawberry and rape. e
American Fruit tulnrist, 1homa., az
do Fruit Boos, Coles, 65
Kitchen and Fruit Gard. ner, -
Ladies Flower Garden. %
American koSc Guituri.t. o5
At The Iowa Eool, Rooms
NO. 80 BRADY ST. BET. ID g. Sd SITS.
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
Jiho IA. ELI ADAMS. Agt.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
"a Rare Bargain offered -

A DWELLING house with six fine conyenien,
rooms situated on te ella re street between Third
anu rohrh streets with lease for fifteen years, il
fead! Tor sale at a low Cash Price, by
#a a. 4 FULLER X PEASE.
Enquire at the Office Of Or. Myers, Dentist.
Mich 9TH ls55-d-tf sfGa1
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

SIseuLAR UPSET Az accident oil SIN
gular nature recently occurred at Wooi"icf
docks, in England, of which the following
account appears among the proceedings
the House Of Lords:
"Tne Earl oil Hardwicke begged TO cal
the attention of their lortships TO an acci
dent which was one of the most remarka
bic that had ever occurred within his rec
objection as professional man. The 9th
er day an iron ship Of 1000 tons was tnket
into one Of the dockyards At Woolwich II
order to be equipped. When completely
rugged she was hotsed, for the purpose o
taking her out: bur no sooner had she touch
ed the water than she began to sway IRON
side to side, aud at length she upset-pre
senting spectacle the most ridiculous ths'
could possibly be exhibited in a scientfl'
natoo. The reason Of this mishap, as any
child could inform their lordshps, had beer
the unlae size Of the vessels masts; aht
he brought the subject under the not'ce1o
their lorlships because he thought it wa'
one of the most disgraceful circumstance
to the science Of the country, rs maratlm'
power that he had ever heard"
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

Though so very cold this morning and
the river full of ice, we observe the steam
., Gossamer ut our wharf. q
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
For Sale.
Lots for Sale.

Lot on ith between lie Claire g. Farnam ss, cheap
i / and terms easy.
u Also beantifult lot on Fifth st between fer'! q
X elk Island. Apply 10 -
i Fab % EADS & STEWART.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20
Timothy Seed.

! 4 Lot of VERY SUPERIOR just r. ceivcd and fol
| Nsale by Aiyord Van P.itcn opposite The Post OF
I flee.
/ nnvnnnnrt Mnrch 9Th. lSJ5. ~
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

DESTRUCTION OF ASAMosA MILLS, -OS
IN, Oh inst, on account of the breaking
up of the ice in the WaabesPinecen river
aaI BuTao Geek, the grist mill at Ana
mosa, Jones Co, was swept away, taking
wish it considerable grain and dur. The
N,tr, says
At noon, on Friday, several of the base
meat timbtrs supporting the snPerstruc'ure
.! the mill had alre IDLY been swept away,
and during the AFTERNOON the ice continued
I, make such havoc with tho Sc that rem lin
ed, that Jus, ab nj sunset the who'll concern
came down with a trems nduus crash, and
was swept away in the whrl Of ice end
water. The noise might have been heard
for miles. and for few moments dense
cloud OF -four and dust evolved the whole
scene.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

DEAD HoRsEs.-The Turks in the Cr!-
mea have curious way of accounting iof
dead hors :. II is Oriental, but satisiacto
~. One of the men in charge OF horses
at Varna, cume down to Scutari TO render W
his accounts 10 the Commissiriat officer OF
the Department. The first thing ne ol
was to produce large sack, when was
borne into the apartment OF the lunctoha'y
by two men. "Two hundred OF your horses
have died." said the Turk. "Behold' wha'
have said is the truth land at the wave o.
his hand, the men tumbled out the contents
of the sack on the floor and 10 400 horses
ears, long and short, and Of all sizes and
shapes, were piled in heap before the eyes
ofthe sstonished officer.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

The sui rbcr having sold out his stock wouldinform
his old uds that he will remain present at His tor
mer stand ON second street where he will be happy 10
attend 10 their watts. which he hopesto do more ini!
han he has before been able 10 do.
Davenport Marc IS. .rH-. . Z. MtNuEh.-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-03-20

mEihUfOLlIhN FINE q mAnlNG ANOU.
RANCE COMPANY,
Boston, Mass.
CHARTERED CAPITAL s5OOoOO
CAsu CAPITAL PAID UP S200BgU
Al AILABLE ASSETS APPLICABLE TO OUTSTANDING RISKS
s4s0,9 aI
+ w. TuAyrR Secy. LUTHER MoNsoN Prest.
This Company organized nnder the stringent laws of
Massachusetts. has established Agency at Dnven-
port and will issue policies against Fire or Marine
loss. favorable terms other responsible in
stitution Of the kind-No dividends will be paid TO
stockholders ill the Capital reaches half million by
theaecumulationo Of profits. Losses promptly adjusted
and paid III this Agency.
References,
Mcssrs. Thaycr. Bankers. Boston, Messrs Doan. King
Il Co., ST. Louis. j. NJ Beebe Morgan IL Co, Boston,
Rhodes pegram IL Co.. st. Louis. Blanchard Converse
s. Co.. Boston, John Lavender, ESQ.,, st. Louis,
Mcssrs. J p. Chaplin 4 Co., Chicago,
9 Rumsey. b o. d. Co. .
" J. n. Dnnham \ Co. g
r. I. Tiukham. ESQ. Cashier Marine Bank g
Apply at the Banking House of McGregor. Lawes,&
Blakemore A. w. McGREGOR, Agent
Sept p 1854.