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LANG WORTHY & TILDON,
SOLE AGENTS, for Clinton, La.

SHERMAN'S PLANTATION RETENTION
TRUSS is the most servicable, comfortable and Sc
cure, aside from the Patent Truss of any in use.
Price So.
the best and cheapest now in for the relief
and cure of prolapsus uteri, &c. Price S..
SHERMAN'S LATE PATENT CHEST EXPAN
DERS, Or Steel Shoulder Brace, is something which
every person can use to advantage; it expands and
strengthens she chest, is sure bar against con
sumption, and relief and cure for all lung anG
heart diseases Price $40.
SHERMAN'S LACE SHOULDER BRACES
the second best in use. Price S..
rYThe above articles are sold at the proprie
tors establishment, As St. Charles street, New Or
leans, and at the Drug Story of
LANGWORTHY l. TILDON,
mar21 Sole Agents in Clinton, La.
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Furniture. Furniture.
ALWAYS ON HAND, IN THE STORE OF
III. u. G Y.

So'ah side of the public Square Clinton Louisiana.
II INSTANTLY Receiving largef Is,
y consignments of plain and tancyYF 3 II
Furniture, which he offers Low FOR CASH, or
city acceptance, Or on time where the bill is accept
ed by any of the responsible merchantle houses Of
Clinton.
His stock consists ofCABINET FURNITURE of
every variety and quality from the plainest to the
most highly finished: viz.
Bureaus, Secretaries; Sideboards, Book cases
Writing decks, Breakfast tables, Extension Dining
tables, Card and Side tables, Centre tables, Work
tables, fancy and plain Wash stands. enclose mar
bic top and common, Parlor and Dining chairs, rim,
Office chairs Mahogany, Walnut, Maple, Cane,
Rush, and Wood seats; Rocking chairs, large up
holstered cushioned scat, large arm and Nurses
rockers, Cane, Rush, and Wood seats, Childrens
chairs ofevery variety, split bottom chairs, painted
and plain, Bedstcads of extra size with cornish,
square and huted posts, walnut, also common size
walnut, cherry, sycamore aud poplar, square, oc-
tagon and round posts, children's Cribs, large and
small sizes, Cottage Bedsteads, Lounges, Looking
Glasses, Toilet standard Glasses palor, mantle, and
wall Mirrors. Sofas, walnut, and mahogany, spring
seat, extra large and medium size; willow wagons,
cradles and chairs double ard single mattresses and
Feather Beds; Willow Clothes and Knife Baskets;
Armoircs walnut, cherry and common, Safas, wire
and tin, walnut and common, large and small sizes
offer the above in lets to suit purchasers at As
low prices as they can be procured from the city
and in much better order and condition.
H.B. GAY.
sB- Price high post double bcdsteatls, S. and
Sl;o extra large posts with cornish %, 30, 55, and
50 dollars,
Clinton, La, Nov. %, 1854 I'm
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IL. 30 w nj AN,
COACH AND CARRIAGE MAKER,

CLINTON, LA.
-.HR T. l STILL continue to build all
kS. kinds of pleasure Carriages, on the
22-S& . most approved plan, and of the best
material, at the old stand, east of the Public
Square.
Thankful for the patronage and public confidence
heretofore extended, desire to retain and increase
the same. by industry, promptness fair prices and
good work, which will be guaranteed to stand
l am fully prepared to furnish at short notice
METALLIC BURIAL CASES AND WOODEN
COFFiNS, on such terms will insure me against
any charge of extortion, from the unfortunate.
Personal attention given on all burial occasions
Clinton, March II, '55. r. BOWMAN.
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no RAAN'EE:tsS.

II J. B. ROMER, NJ. D., wishes to inform the
L. Planters of Louisiana and Mississippi, that
he has established at Grccnwcll Springs, in the
Parish Of East Baton Rouge, an
IN r r VI A r Y,
for the reception of Negroes affected with chronic
diseases, where an Alternative or tonic treatment is
required.
My observation of the effect produced by the use
of these waters, warrants me to affirm most en-
phatically, that they equal to any chalybeate
springs of the country and greatly superior to
some now in favor with the public.
My charge for board and medical attendance is
81 per day, for each negro Surgical cases, ex.
tra.l
| have the honor to subscribe myself sir,
Your humble servant
F.J. B. ROMER, NJ. D.
Baton Rouge, March, 1855. mr2l
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.lRNOLUS P4TENT
S A S III LO c. X .
THIS article, designed for

THIS article, designed for
L FASTENING WINDOWS.
has become the general tayoritc for that purpose
wherever it is known. 1t is universally allowed
by all who are acquainted with its merits, that all
other tastenings for windows are almost worthless
Those who see and examine the LOCK for
themselves, need no further recommendations.
Its simplicity and perfect adaptation to the purpose
designed are readily seen.
THIS WINDOW LOCK
is intended for Upper Sash as well as Lower, thus
afording an opportunity to Ventlate your rooms
with perfect safety in all weather. 1t operates
also a Lock to tasten down the window when
down, and fasten it up when raised, operating
with unerrng certainty.
The window is easily adjusted by means of this
Lock, and it need only be seen to be approved by
all.
Mechanics speak highly in its favor and recon-
mend it to all who need ANYTHING of the kind.
rS All orders left with n. TlLDON, at the
Drugstore of Langworhy 4 Tildon, Clinton, La,
will receive prompt attention
County or parish rights sold to any one wishing
:" engage in good business. apo
HOE X CO.'S PATENT GROUND SAWS.
'TilE subscribers manufacture from the best Cast
l Steel, CIRCULAR SAWS, from two to eighty
inches in diameter Their Saws are hardened
and tempered, and are ground and finished by ma
chnery designed expressly for the purpose, and are
therefore much superior to those ground in the
usual manner, as they strengthened and stiff.
ened by increasing them in thickness regularly from
the cutting edge to the centre. consequently dc
not become heated Or buckled, aud produce
great saving in timber.
They also manufacture Cast Steel Mill Fit and
Cross-Cut SAWS, and Billet WebbS, o. superior
quality, all of which they have for sale, or the,
may be obtained OF the principal hardware mer
chants throughout the United States and Canada
I r. HOE & co.
d2T - and 81 Gold 81, n Y.
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FOR SAFE; AV LEMONS

T HAVE now on hand, and will be in the constant
| RECEIPT Of additional articles, the following:
THE POETICAL WORKS OF
Byron, Shakespeare, Milton, Young, Montgomery,
Pollock, Moore, Burns, Pope, Kirke White,
Scott, Hewitt, Cook 4 Landon's plain Or gilt
binding.
ANIMALS FOR 1855.
Sunny Dreams, Home of Flowers, Gem of Ma.
ture, Gift of Love, Gift Of Flowers Gift of Friend
ship, Gift of Affection, Pearl Offering &C., bound
in rich gilt and pearl.
ALBUMS AND PORT FOLIOS,
Of all sizes Gilt and Morocco binding.
TOILET BOTTLES, &c.
Cut Glass, Bohemian Glass and China, gilt ant
plain fancy styles.
PORT MONIES,
OF Various patterns, Plain Silver, and Pear
laid
CUTLERY.
Pocket Knives, Table Knives and Forks, Silve
Forks, Razors &C., All Of the best quality.
SOAP AND SHAVING CREAM of all kinds
PERFUMERY AND HAIR OIL of all kinds
JEWELRY.
Ear Rings, Finger Rings, Gold Pencils, Pens
Scarf Pins, Cuff Pins, Chains, &c.
BIBLES AID PRAYER BOOKS,
Gilt and Morocco Bound.
BASKETS.
| OF all sizes and shapes
TOYS.
Tin Wagons, Horns, Harps, Dolls, Guns, Pistols
! Drums, Whips, Toy Books, &c. &c.
| Together with great variety of miscellaneous a,
tcles not Ii. .ntioned in the above, for sale at tn
| Clinton Drug Store of ISAAC n. LEMON.
| Clinton Nav &
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Fisk's Metallic Burial Cases.

have procured the special and exclusive right
of sale, for FISK'S PATENT METALLIC COFFINS,
for the Parish of East Feliciana. Wooden Coffins
made to order, and every attention given on Fu-
neral occasions A fine HEAEsE always ready.
Samuel Decker is my agent in jackson for the sale
of these cases. Any infringement upon my right
in the sale of these cases, will subject the vioater
to prosecution.
Work solicited and satisfaction given or no
charge made. q. +. JARRETT.
April a. 1855.
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LIVER COMPLAINT.


Jaundice, dyspepsia, chronic or nervous debility,
disease of the kidneys, from dsordcred liver
or stomach, such as constipation, inward piles,
fu!lness, Or blood to the head, acidity Of the
stomach, nausea, heartburn, disgust for food,
fullness Or weight in the stomach, sour eructa
tons, sinking, or futteringat the pit of the
stomach, swimming of the head, hurried and
difficult breathing, futterng at the heart, choak.
ing or suffocating sensation when in a,ying pos.
ture, dmness of vision, dots Or webs before
the sight, fever and dull pain in the head, def.
cheney of perspiration, yeowness of the skin
and eyes, pain in the side, back, chest, limbs,
&c, sudden flushes of heat, burning in tile
flesh, constant imagnings of evil and great dc.
preston of spirits, can be efectual!y cured by
DR.. HooAlands celebrated
GERMAN BiTTERs,
Prepared by DR.. C. N. JACKSON, German Medicine
store, No. l2O Arch ST., one door below Sixth,
Philadelphia.
Their power over the above diseases is not e1.
celled, if equallcd by any other preparation tn
the United States, as the cures attest, in nlany
cases after skillful physicians have failed.
These Bitters are worthy the attention of inva'
lids. Possessing great virtuos in the rectiicaton
of the liver and lesser glands, exercising the mOs
searching power in weakness ard affections of the
digestive organs, they withal safe, certain and
pleasant.
TESTIMONY FROM LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI
L. Mayer, Harisonburg, La, May IS, 1858,
says: "Your German Bittcrs is very valuable
medicine. l have dispose of all | received from
you and wish new supply immediately"
DR.. R. Quail Trinity, La, June 30 1858, says
81 have for the last year used the German Bit
ters prepared by you, in my practice extensively
1t will shortly be the only medicine of the kind
that can he readily sold here, and believe that
in less than one year there will be more sold in
this vicinity than in any other part Of the coun
try"
Dr.. Rabe, Franklin, La, June "a, 1852, says
"Your German Bitters have become very popular
here, and wish fresh supply immediately"
A. E. Adams Il Co., Richmond, La, June a.
1851, says: "Your bitters give universal saisiac
ton to all who have used them"
w. T. Long & Co., Holly Springs Mississippi
Dec. 16, 1882, said: "Your Btters have sold well
Of late in this country. They are in great de-.
mand, it will continue to be-
Wright & Elder, Woodville, Mississippi, March
Sd. 1852, said: "Your Bitters sell very br;skly
They are well adapted to the diseases of this et
mate"
D. G. Lyless Raymond Miss, Dec. l, 1852
said: "Your Bitters are selling very rapidly, and
have given very general satisfaction where it has
been used"
They are entirely vegetable, free from all injulr
ous ingredients or stmulants. Sold by dealers IN
medicine and storekeepers everywhere, and by
l. N. LEMON, Clinton.
A. HAGAMAN, Jackson.
J. WRIGHT e. CO., New Orleans
Agens wanted in every town and village whef'
no agency now exists. ianlO
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ST NDRiES.
CARRIAGES AND KUGEYS
Made and GO Repaired,
BY CHARLES P. JARREI

BY CHARLES P. JAKKET.
+ AM now prepared to fill all orders for new
work, which may come to hand, having a
splendid stock of the finest material ever used in
he southern country, and faithful and finished
workmen ready to put in shape after the most ap-
proved styles of Buggys and Carriages now iu use.
Repairing of every character done in the best
manner, at short notice and on reasonable terms.
All work done at my shop warranted with pro-
per usage.
Designs for Carriages Buggys, Sulkys, ETC., on
the latest and most fashionable plans can be seen
at my shop. Call and sec them.
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CONVEYANCES.
Clinton & Port Hudson Railroad

resizA.za ffssiss,sssszzssa k=ssizszs,a Exezzz
From and and after Monday next, 23d instant
the cars of the c. & P. H. r. R. will leave ClintoI
every MONDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY
at 64 o'clock, A. NJ, connecting same days at
A. NJ, with the steamer Laurel Hill.
The Directors have established the "througl
ticket" system in connection with the splendid [
S. mail steamer LAUREL HILL, by which ar
rangemeIt passengers will be enabled to procure
passage fro Clinton to New Orleans for S5. Pas
sengers leaving the city for Clinton, can likewise
procure through tickets on the same steamer.
No extra charge for the reshipping Of baggage,
&c.
ap21 DRAUGHON, Agent.
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f. l.. HAYGDOD.

Il UIJ U-N I-II
THE undersigned having been duly commissioned
L as an Auctioneer for the parish of East Felici-
ana, he respectfully informs the public that he is
now prepared to attend to any business that may
ee entrusted 10 hiAn. Inar2l lv
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Furniture Warehouse.

No. IS Magazine st, Nen Orleans, nert tie Arcade
B. BERGEN, keeps constantly on hand at his
81. Warehouse, large supply of
ELEGANT AND FASHION ABLE FURNITURE,
which he is prepared to sell low, for cash, or city
acccptances.
Orders from his friends in the country will be
promptly filed and carefully packed for transporta-
ton.
New Orleans, April 8, 1855. 1y
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TEIE CAPITOL.

TWICE 4 WEEK, FOR 81 YOU S1RA.
fsEMsa"h FOR PORT HUDSON, Bayou
sazY5tFaFHiE Sara, Lobdel's Store Baton r lge
zs:ses.zE Plaquemine, Donaldsonville, and all
intermediate landings The new and splendid
steamer CAPITOL, !. II. Ure, master, will leave
New Orleans every SUNDAY, at 8 O'clock A. NJ,
and every WEDNESDAY, at 5 o'clock, P. NJ.
Returning will leave Port Hudson after the arrival
of the cars from Clinton, on MONDAYS and
THURSDAYS. For freight or passage, apply on
board apl4
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U. ). Mail and Passenger Facke
LAUREL HILL,

]. 4. GOTTEN, Master
irsaa~nsA This splendid steamer carrying
AFtakfF the U. S. Mail, will leave Bayou Sara
asssEzsEss44Eand Port Hudson after the arrival of
the cars from Woodville and Clinton, OH MON
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS.
Arrangements have been made wish the West
Feliciana Railroad, and the Clinton and Port Iud-
son Railroad Companies, by which the cars are
to regularly connect with the LAUREL HILL
thus aording every convenience to passengers, and
obviating delay at Port Hudson or Bayou Sara
For freight Or passage, apply on board, or to
mavl2 DRAUGHON, Clinton Depot.
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Regular Coast Packet.
er1g1zss h For WATERLOO and PORT HUD-

ke-T@iys, b For WATERLOO and PORT IUD-
!5afsi4sRFfSS son twice a week-The elegant pas
fssssssss=.sssss.sE fssssss.ssssE senger packet GEM, THEoDULE
ELrERr, Master for Donaldsonville, Plaquemine,
Baton Rouge, r. Walls Store, Lobde's Store,
Springfield, Port Hudson, Hermitage, Cooks Land
ing, Waterloo, and all the intermediate landings.
Leaves New Orleans for Port Hudson every
MONDAY, at IL o'clock, A., and every THURS
DAY, at o'clock, J. NJ.
RETURNING:
Leaves Port Hudson every TUESDAY, after the
arrival of the cars and every FRIDAY, at 3
o'clock, P. NJ.
For freight or passage, apply on board.
The GEM willextend her Thursday trips to Bayou
Sara.
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Carriage and Harness Warerooms,
AND PLANTERS EMPORIUM,

BATON ROUGE, La.
oNM9 w. F. TUNNARD ..s==1=sxs
sYIgA & CO., keep con- AETM
wv stantly on hand at +.sEazssszs> sss.lsA-s
their establishment CARRIAGES and HARNESS.
of every variety, from the best Northern Manufac-
tories.
ALSO
Build to order, and repair all kinds of Carriages
in the best manner, Wagons, Carts, Wheel and
Dirt Barrows, with every variety of Plantation
Work and Plantation IIarAess manufactured and
supplied to order of the best workmanship and
material.
Iron of all sizes constantly on hand All kinds
of Smthworlk, including Balcony, Vcrandah, and
Cemetery Ralings, made and put up, of the latest
styles.
ALSO
Lightning Rods, on the most approved scientific
principles and of the latest improvements, erected
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Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, &C.

dialogue embraces a partial
instantly on hand and for
'RTY Il TILDON, at their
ton, to which the attention
respectfully solicited:
Muriatic acid,
Magnesia carb.,
Morphia,
Musk,
Number six, 4pt. & at. bot.
lNutmegs,
Oil bergamot,
Pink root,
Pipsrine,
Potash,
Paintbrushes,
lQuinine,
Sal soda,
Soda bicarbonate,
Sarsaparilla,
Seidlitz powders,
Saleratus,
Sponge,
Syrup Squills,
Starch,
Varnish,
\ Venetian red,
Whiting,
Gum drops,
Brandy,
Port wine,
Gin,
Brushes of all kinds,
Lilly white,
Pomatums,
Black lead,
Hair oil,
Browns ess. ginger.
Yeast powders,
Scales and weights,
Copavia capsules,
Thermometers,
Snuff, Scotch and macaboy
Scariicators,
Cathcters,
Lancets,
Cupping glasses,
Spring lancets,
Patent medicines, &C.,
Thompson's eye water,
Wistar's balsum wild cherr,
Gratfenberg pills,
Bachelors hair dye,
Barry's trychopherous,
Ayers cherry pectoral,
Fannestock's vermifuge,
Wincr's +"
Hollands bittors,
Fancy soaps, great variety
Fancy perfumcry, assorted
Tapers,
lPIaying cards, &c. d27
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.1 The following c;
w list of articles co
A sale by LANGWO
DRUG STORE in Gin
of the tradegenerally is
Aloes,
Alcohol,
Assafntida,
Alum,
Arrow Root,
Ammonia Carb.
Allspice,
Adhesive Plaster,
Balsum Fir,
" Tolu,
Bay rum,
Blue mass,
g Stone,
Black lead,
" root,
Blister plaster,
Borax,
Calomel, English&Am.
Calcined magnosia,
Camphor,
CASTLE soap,
Castor oil, per gala bot
Cayenne pepper,
Charcoal powder,
Chrome green,
Gloves,
Citrate of iron&Quinine,
Cod liver oil,
Colombo root,
Composition powder,
Copperas,
C"eam tartar,
Dovers powders,
Elm bark
Epson salts,
Ergot,
Extrats of all kinds,
Flaxseed,
Flor sulphur,
Ginger,
Glue,
Gum guac,
' myrrh,
=" arabic
=" opium,
Hoffman's anodync,
Henry's magnesia,
| Indigo,
Iodide Postass,
Jalap,
Lamp black,
Linsacd oil,
Litherage.
Lunar caustic,
Lemon syrup,
Matches,
Mace
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f. W. WHras.
I'M orch ant Toll ~,

RESPECTFuLLY begs leave to inform his friends
IL and the public generally that he still continues
to carry on the above business at the Old stand o,
HATCH WARD, opposite Carman's Hotel. He
has just received from New Orleans a splendid
assortment of GOODS suitable for winter wear,
which he is prepared to make to order in the
latest style, and upon the most reasonable terms
N.B.-Particular attention paid to CUTTING
and Repairing d27
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Harris ,.1'S FtavGriasg Extracts.
EMoN, Vanilla, Bose, Peach, Orange, Nutmeg
l. and Celery for cakes, pu,llngs pies, custards,
creams, ices, &C., choice and very convenient
House-keepers should never be without them.
Those who delight in the delicious flavor and ex-
quisite perfume of Fruit and Flowers, will find in
these navoying extracts all they can desire. For
sale hv mr24 NAUMAN 4 STRAUSS
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Dr, II. WEIGH Home

Dr. j. WEIGH .HOHtS,
PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND ACCOUCHER,
UAS permanently located in Port Hudson, and
will give his entire attention to the practice OF
his profession.
cB Office, one door North of Dr. Ken1edy's
Drug Store, where he may always be found ,7hen
not professionally engaged He solicits share OF
patronage. Port Hudson, May. 1852.
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uC01CNI VOt1Ct.
DR. EDWARD DELONY continues to devote
~ his entire attention to his Professional duties
and respectfully solicits continuance Of the liber
a patronage which has been extended to him.
His friends may rely upon his prompt services
at all hours when called upon, if not absent on
professional business
c7E Office, adjoining the Telegraph Office, where
applications will be made and orders left, at his
residence.
Clinton, La, Feb. 10, 1855. ly
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ri The following catalogue embraces partial
w list of articles constantly on hand and for
"a sale by LANGWORTY 4 TILDON, at their
DRUG STORE in Clinton, to which the attention
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PROFESSIONAL.

Bowman 4 Delee,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,
CLINTON, La.
H-An business entrusted to their care will
be promptly attended to.
References: Messrs. Oakley b Hawkins, and
Byrne, Vance & Co., New Orleans. d2T
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

SILVER CREEK CoLLIERIE>-U BILE FIRE
-Four years ago, what is now called the old break
er ai Thomas g. Beatty mine, caught fire from an
explosion The fire Communicated 10 the dirt
heaps around where had been secretly burning
ever since. l. made its appearance again, about
five weeks ago, in the immediate vicinry OF he
new breaker, and men were, and are sill employ
ed in removing the dirt heaps there, that being The
only method practicable 10 insure safely -tran-
ger NIGH, pass il in he daytime, and not notice 1t
there bu, litle smoke, and The daylight browns
every olher appearance of he fire II is only at
night ha, The danger presents itself in lis reality
showing itself TO The beholder in enormous mass
OF fire, paflly hidden by thin coating al the top,
not yet consumed, and decorated with number OF
pretty blue lights. proceeding from as many bright
spots OF burning anthracite coal. The mine has
stopped. as well every other mine in he neigh
borhood. Il is quite hard times Tor The poor min
ers--PohsuiNs Register.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03
(From the Washington correspondence of the Phila Ga
noha. Innnn j
The Kinney Expedition.

The administration seems 10 have governed It's
conduct towards the anomalous expedition To Cen
trail America by the presumption that It would tail
from inherent weakness, without lis intervention.
The preparations for the enterprise. however, nave
gone further than expected, and The resolution
has been taken TO regard il as III VIOLATION OF our
neutral obligations, aud TO nterpnse The uierdIcl
Of The government against the scheme II, there
forefore All occasion shall arse TO reqnire II, a
proclaim aon will be issued directing all officers of
the government 20 restrain The departure Of any
vessel supposed 10 be engaged in the EXPEDITION
The proof is complete that mill AIRY commissions
have been issned, and eulisrmens made, Tor ser
vice within The jurisdiction of foreign and friend
y stale.
The sock OF The company has been issued The
share of Col Kinney, as Commander IN chief and
Governor Gene raj of lis dom nions, is said to be
- 900 shares of The value of S25 each. The whole
number OF shares is 200 600. representing an az
gregale capital of five mIllonS 0f dolars. The
whole OF II may moi be immediately pa'd down II
cash but the bonds of The company, SAID to com
prise $50 900 900, will be ample as reserve to
raising funds should The ale Of the excheque
require II,
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-02-03

The CASE OF CAPT. GIBsoN-The newspapers
in New York and elsewhere, through their Wash
lng'on correspondents, have been making grea,
fuss over The case OF Capt GIBSON who was inn
prisoned Batavia, for some infracon of the laws
-including attempt TO ncile revolt According
to The correspondents alluded TO, the United States
were about TO be involved in war with Holland,
because The Dutch government refused most ex-
tTavagant claim lor damages presented by Captain
Gibson The case has been perinac lously pre-.
senIed, Washington correspondents geung into such
a feGment, while the Stale Department kept so cool,
that many strong suspicious prevailed that Dapl
Gibson was arguing his own cause through The
newspapers, and endeavoring 10 make them sub-
servlenl 10 enforcing groundess claim. The Siae
Department has published The correspondence on
the subject, and shows from Capt Gtbson's own
letter 10 The Governor Of Netherlands India that he
and his case are unworthy OF consideration This
letter. which was sen, by Mr. Belmont to the Stale
Department, was absracled from the tffice but a
duplicate was obtained, and is now published by
Mr.. Marcy. In that letter Capt. Gibson implores
the celemency ofhis excellency, the Governor Gen.
era of The Netherlands India, acknow ledsing The
cuIpabe mprudence of his actions, ana asking for
immediate trial in. .liehope that exenualing circum-
stances might Mitigate The punishment which he
acknowledged 10 have deserved.