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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15
100000 Gifts, of the actual cost of
SI5O.OOO

Each purchaser of One Dollar Engraving,
therefore, receives not only Engraving richly
worth the money, but also ticket which entities
him to one of the Gifts when they are distributed
For five dollars, highly finished Engraving,
beautifully painted in oil, and five Gift Tickets will
be sent; or five dollars worth of splendid Engrav-
ings can be selected from the catalogue and sent
by return mail or express.
copy of the catalogue, together with speci-
men of one of the Engravngs, can be seen at the
office of this paper.
For each dollar sent, an Engraving actually
worth that sum, and Gift ticket, wlll'immediatey
be forwarded.
AGENTS.
The committee believing that the success of this
great national undertaking will be materially pro-
NOTED by the energy and enterprise of intelligent
and perseverng agents, have resolved to treat with
such OIL the most liberal terms.
Any person wishing to become an agent, by
sending (post paid) ST., will receive by return of
mail one dollar Engraving, "Gift Ticket
Prospectus, Catalogue, and all other necessary
information.
On the final completion of the sale, the Gifts will
be placed in the hands of a committee of the pur-
chasers to be distributed, due notice of which Will
be given throughout the United States and the
Canadas
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

so sets Scales and Weights
Log, Trace and Halter Chains; long and short
handle Shovels and Spades; Ploughs; Corn Shell
lers and Straw Cutters; Circular Saws and Man
drills for same; Cross Cut, Pit and Mill Sows, best
quality; Sand Paper and Emory Cloth, assorted
numbers; Hand, PANEL and lennon Saws; Jack,
Fore, Smooth and other Planes; Broad and Bench
Axes and Hammers, &C., warranted Anvils and
Vices, Stocks and Dies; Enameled Carriage Cloth
every quality; Coach, Scanning and Parting Lace,
Fringe, &C.; 10000 lights assorted Window Sash,
with general assortment of Goods for Family and
Domestic purposes; Guns. Pistols, Game Bags,
Shot Pouches, Powder Fasks, in great variety, all
of which will be sold wholesale and retail at prices
to please. Call and examine.
Alexandria, Oct IL, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15
AGENTS.
LIST OF GIFTS.

100 marble busts of Washington, at $l00 10000
100 Clay, 100 10000
100 Webster, 100 10000
100 Calhoun, 100 10000
so elegant Oil Paintings, in splendid
gilt frames size 3x4 #. each, 100 5000
100 elegant Oil Paintings, 2x3 #. each SO 5000
500 steel plate Engravings, brilliantly
colored in oil, rich gilt frames
24x3O inches each, 10 5000
10000 elegant steel plate Engravings,
colored in Oil, of the w Washington
Monument, 20x26 in. each, 4 10000
$4,000 steel plate Engravings, from
100 different plates now in pos
session Of and owned by the Ar
lists Union, of the market value
of from SO cents to 81 each 41,OO0
l first-class Dwelling in 3lst street,
New York city, $4,000
20 Building Lots in 100 and l0lst
sts., New York city, each 25xl0O
feet deep, at 1000 $4,000
100 Villa Sites containing each 10000
So. feet in the suburbs of New
York city. All: commanding
magnificent view of the Hudson
river and Long Island Sound, at 500 $4,000
20 perpetual loans of cash, without
interest, or security, of $3.50 each, 5000
so do do 100 5000
100 do do SO 5000
$50 do do 20 5000
1000 do do 10000
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

Reference in regard to the Real Estate, F. ].
V1sscHER & Co., Real Estate Brokers, New York.
Orders, (post paid,) with money enclosed, to be
addressed j. w. HOLBROOKE,
Secretary, 205 Broadway, New York.
q jJThe Engravings in the catalogue are now
ready for delivery.
Nov. 10, ls54-6m..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

CEDAR TAR.-This most successful remedy,
" for the cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &C., is constantly kept on
hand and for sale by. c. IL. BARNES.
Jan S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15
FURNITURE! FURNITURE !!
JOHN II. WATKINS,

JOHN Il. WATKINS,
No. Al SOUTH STREET,
Bal TLMORE.
rEIJJNG at the lowest prices, large assort-
- nent Of WALNUT and MAHOGANY FUR
NITURE, consisting ofsoFASs GEArRs' SOFA
TABLES, COTTAGE BEDSIEADS. FRENCH
Redsteads high and low post Bedsteads, Extension
and other Tables. Whatnots, hont tables, Zane
and Wood seat Chairs, Rocking and Arm Chairs.
Feather Beds, Hair and Husk Mattresses. and
Looking Glasses.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and
examine my assortment.
mar 10y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

JOHN IT. CREIGHTON & CO.,
On the corner of King and Royal Streets,
ALEXANDRIA, Va,
MOULD respectfully invite the attention of
w Country Merchants and others TO their large
and well selected stock of
H4RDWaRE, CUTLERY, BAR IRON, STEEL,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15
A Agricultural ImDlements,

which they have commenced receiving direct from
the Misunderstanding assured that they can
offer such inducements to dealers as will be per-
fectly satisfactory. Their stock embraces every
description of goods in their line amongst which
will be found
Pen, Pocket and Table Cutlery, of every quality
Plated Knives, Forks and Spoons, WARRANTED
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

.CHEWING TOBACCO, and Cigars of superior
~ quality lust received and for sale by
dec w BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

-TTNAYL OK d HUTCHISON are now re
Il ceiving their FALL supply of DRY GOODS
which have been selected with much care, and are
offered much lower than heretofore. We name il
part
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

TLANNELS-verys superior White and coioreo
IL Flannels for sale by WIN BOo"ELL'
nov
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

ERENCH & Peach Brandy, Holland Gin, Cher
IL ry, Port and Medera Wine, received a na 'of
sale by }. Is. FEhOUooON q W.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15
ms TAMIL Y RELIEVING P.ALNS

whenever applied, and by their recommendation
and influence they were introduced into the differ
ent Hospitals of New York, and are now in daily
use in those Institutions in the treatment of the
cure of the above-named diseases.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-02-15

T YON'S kATHARION, most admirable
IL preparation for preserving, cleansing and oeau
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
Soldiers Attend !
GOOD NEWSl MORE re

GOOD NEWS! MORE BOUNTY LANDtt
A LAW passed Congress March 3d. 1855, giving One
"A Hundred and Sixty Acres of Land to all persons
who have performed Ia days military service any
of the United States since 1775
The Law includes all the Commissioned and Non Com
missoned Officers Musicians and Prvates (including n
dams either Volunteers, Rangers Militia Teamsters.
Also all the Commissioned and Non Commissioned Of
hcers OF the Navy, Seamen Lapdsmen, Marines, Flots
Men, Chaplains and Clerks
THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED 40 OR so ACRES ARE
ENTITLED TO ENOUGH MORE TO MAKE THE 16O.
Soldiers of the Black Hawk, Patriot and others wars,
who have made applications for land and failed
count of not having served month, get 100
acres they served fourteen days fthey engag
ed in battle
The Veteran Soldiers of the Revolution who draw pen.
sions are entitled to land If dead, their widows
draw it.
The benefits of this act lin of the soldiers death)
extend to his widow, or his MINOR children but to no
other heirs
is thought that nearly hundred millions acres
large number of applications that will be made,
siderable time elapse before they all
be acted upon. Remember the maxim, first come FIRST
served"
We have made arrangements with experienced firm
at Washington for obtaining Bounty Land for all entitled
to it living in this Territory who may favor with
call.
WE MAKE NO CHARGE IN ANY CASE, UNLESS VIZ
OBTAIN THE LAND.
Any information. in regard to the subject cheerfuy
given. PARKER l. CARVER
April 13-d&wtf Attorneys at
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
SUPERIOR.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
IIS place is situated the bay of Superior and Left
l. Hand river, the head of Lake Superior, and pos
sesses better ste better harbor and greater advan
ages for commercial city, than any other point in
northwest, and is equa!ed in prospective IMPORTANCE
by Chicago only.
The proprietors have clear, undisputed, and unin
numbered title to the land upon which SUPERIOR laid
and all purchasers OF lots receive deeds
for the same.
Superior was laid out during the past season. and al
ready contains several hundred inhabitants large h0
tel number of stores, a commodious pier, with air
houses and in all respects the most fourishing new
town in the west. The county seat, U s. Land Vi
fce and Office located here where the Mssis
sippi and Lake Superior u 8. Military Road, now in
course of construction, connecting with st. Paul.
ed railroads to the head Of Lake Superior The $500
canal will be open by June after which time four lines
Of lake steamers will run to Superior,-one from Chi
cago, two from Cleveland and one from Buffalo; fn'
vessels having been built pressiy fer this trade
Two steam mills and printing press now hi
the way SUPERIOR and will be promptly set to work.
Onehalf of the lots have been appropriated by the
propretors be sold by the undersigned to actual set
public improvements Liberal appropriations hav
been made for public purposes-parks, churches raj
roads, &c, &c.
~ In order to correct the Misrepresentation arisin g
from similarity Of names it is proper 10 State that su
peror City," about the title Of which legal controver
ferent township from Superior.
T Maps OF Superior are signed by ThOs Clark, sur
veyOr, and VIM. H. Newton, agent and attorney for
prOpretors an may be in the principal hotels OF
st. Paul. Gaena, Chicago Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo,
Buffalo and other cities.
All persons who wish purchase OTIS or obtain infor
nation, can apply to VIM. II. Newton, Superior Doug
las county, Wisconsin.
Agent q Attorney for Proprietors Of Superior.
Nav g. 1856
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
Real Estate.
Starkey & Petteys'
La ND OFFICE,

Ii n ~ IL a. r. L L II,
THIRD Street. e.................Sf. Paul, Minnesota.
REFERENCES:
ptd His EIcesney " A. German, Min Ter: Hon. f: M
kce delegate TO Congress Hon R. NTH, Alton Ills;
James X. Whiting, Esq, New York City; Hon. David
Olmsted ex Mayer st. Paul Borup l. Cakes Bankers
st. Paul Ames Van Etten, Attorneys, ST. Paul
ENROM actual observations are AGO TAINTED with all
Il the best locations east of the Mississippi River
TO CAPITALISTS
We can offer great inducements
MONEY INVESTED,
Only in such places that guarantee heavy cent
age.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT,
And Sold or located advantageously
Two and four acre lots near the citv
Several 49, so and lao tracts Of fine picked ands
for sale good terms
LAND AT LAKE SUPERIOR,
And the beautiful Island of La Pointe SALE in such
quantities as TO suit purchasers
PLATS AND ABSTRACTS
Of all the Government Lands located at the Saltwater
Land Office
Lands also for sale bordering of the most beau
city.
We have extensively explored on the contemplated line
OF NJ w. Railroad, and give information to far.
mers and actual settlers that will them much time
and expense.
Good City Property for ale April l2dawtt
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
desperate Attempt at Highway Robbery
One RObber Killed, and TWO
others BADLY wounded.

Last night, about half-past eight o'clock, a
bold attempt was made, by three Germans, to
rob Swiss watch pedlar, named Joseph Tay-
lor, whom they decoyed from New York to
Hunters Point, Queens County, near the
Flushing Railroad Depot, which resulted in
one of the robbers being killed and the other
two wounded.
The following are the circumstances: Yes-
terday afternoon the pedlar called into drink
ing saloon somewhere in the Eleventh ward of
New York, and offered four gold watches for
sale, he having arrived in this country about
two weeks since. Three Germans told the
pedlar that they knew where he could dispose
of his watches to good advantage, and accord
ingly took him to Hunters Point, where they
arrived about eight O'Clock In crossing some
vacant lots in a secluded place, the Germans
attacked the pedlar and succeeded in getting
him down, and while they were upon him, he
drew a knife and succeeded in Stabbing them
ALL
One Of the party received three wounds
one under the collar bone. causing his death
in about ten minutes. The other two men
ran away The Swiss then went to the toll
bridge and related the facts as well as he coald,
and while doing so one of the men came up.
and was arrested by the bridge-tender, and
handed over to officer Mink, OF the Seventh
police district, who conveyed him and the ped
lar to the station house at Green Point. The
prisoner gave his name as William Green );
that of the other who escaped as Charles My
ers The seventh district police were in search
of Myers nearly all night and took measures
to prevent his crossing over to New York.
This morning Assistant Captain Bruce, of the
seventh district police, discovered quantity
of blood under one of the dirt-carts near where
the occurrence took place, where it is sup
posed Myers secreted himself during plrt of
the night.
The prisoners were yesterday removed to
Gu ems county, where an investigation will
take place-N. Y. Evening Post.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
Erpress s. FormaroftlD.
BURBANK Il CO.'S
Freight, Express and Merchants
nESpATCH

Freight, Express and Merchants
DESPATCH.
I1NHE ProprietOrs Ofthe American and North West
IL ern Express Companies have organized freight
line from Boston and New York to ST. Paul. under the
above name.
We are now prepared to make contracts for First
class Freight" upon better terms both to time and
price than any other line now in existence.
we can bring goods IN less time than any line except
our regular express.
Our rates but trAe above those charged by the
transportation lines.
We guarantee time under a forfeiture.
we denver the goods anywhere within the corpora
tion without extra charge.
And lastly, we will make contracts and settle here
lon the delivery Of the goods according to its terms,
Aug. 3-dlm J. C. BURBANK & CO.
EXPRESS NOTICE.
A Ii persons ordering Goods Packages from the
IA East by Express to ensure despatch and the low
est rates, will please direct the marked Care
n w. Express Co., Dunleith"
Aug. 3-dlm Proprietors N. w. Ex. Co.
ESTABLISHED IN 1851.
NORTH WESTERN EXPRESS COMPANY.
INONNECTING with the American Express Company, to
~ all the principal points in the United States Canada
and Europe.
The cheapest safest way of transporting light and
valuable GOods-Specie and Bank Notes.
Particular attention paid to the collection of Notes Bills
Drafts and Accounts mt Purchase and Sale Of Merchandise
looked up and delivered to owners, &c.
MesSengers-Semi Weekly.
j. C. BURBANK Il CO.,
St Paul. May l6, "a. Propretors.
BOkUP A. CHA AMPLIN
NOULD respectfully inform the Merchants and the
w public generally, that they have bought out the
interest Of Messrs. Burbank d Co. in the Forwarding
and Commission business, and that they afford in
creased facilities to all those who may favor them with
share Of their patronage They will attend gene
raj Storage Forwarding and Commission business, Of
their Warehouse the Lower Landing. Having leas
ed the Wharf-boat, those who ship to them viii save
expense Of drayage.
REFERENCES:
CrOnn, Hurxthall 4 Lear, New York.
J. Harmon r Co., Buffalo.
James c. Fargo, Chicago.
Mather & Co., I"
w. A. McCloskey, Galena.
b. II. Campbell,
F. s. Jessup + Co., Dubuque.
Chouteau r Vale, st. Louis
Borup & Oakes, ST. + aul.
st. Paul, Feb. 20, 1855. feb2ld6n
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
LYONS COPPER LIGHTNING COZ
DUCCOR.
PATENTED lilly 1871

PATENTED JULY !, 1854.
CUPERIORITY is claimed for this Conductor over all
- others in common use.
FirstFOr the large surface exposed electric atmos-
phere.
body it does not distribute itself uniformly through the
mass, but exclusively upon the surface draper Chem
istry Lecture XVI page 1851
Second-FOr the conducting power the aterial cop
per has at least eight times the capacity of iron the
size and FORM making the smallest these conduc
tors equal to iron rod five inches in diameter (cOp
per eight times good iron the same section in
conducting power and therefore to be preferred to iron
Scientific American, vol. " no. S.
lhird-For durability Copper is little effected by
p0sure, whereas IRON soon becomes covered with rust
which not only greatly mpairs its conducting power but
in few years entirely destroys it.
FOurth-The mode of connecting. This Is done by in
erapping the sections and riyeting them with the
material 1t presents to the eye continuous rod and
the electrical current two fold surface
Fifth-ln respect TO stability. The upper section OF
each rod is constructed to uniform with the
other sections and still the additional strength
required
sxth--As regards appearance, it is decidedly good
looking Its superiority other rods in this respect
is apparent to every observer.
seventl-In point of economy. Why copper conduc
tors have not been generally used sOwng the expense
of the material But by the present form of the rod all
the advantages above named secured by first cost to
the but little exceeding that which has usually
been paid for the Ion rod, while from it, nperior dura-
bilty and stability to nothing of the certain
protection which it Affords it will be found to cost less in
the end than the iron rod.
In the examination and description Of Amos Lyons
Copper Lightning Conductor have been much inter
esed In many respects they superior all others
that have been hitherto used, and in beauty of appear
ance form pleasing contrast to the first Lightning Rod,
placed by Franklin a building that (and believe
is sD standing in the city Of Philadelphia.
1t is my opinion that they the best aeguard from
the sharp of Heaven, manufactured, and
most cheerfuly give my recommendations
st. Paul NJ. T., Aug. L. 1855. f.. ID. NELL.
THOMAS ARMSTRONG.
General Agent for Minnesota and Iowa.
A model of the rod can be the Pioneer Office
at the Merchants Hotel.
All orders for copper conductors will be promptly at
tended to by the above agent.
St Paul, August 7, 1855. dim
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
NHE undersigned, wishing to dispose of his property
Il now offers at private sale the Hotel known the
Wasson House, Furniture, and stablng This property
is of the best stands for public house and livery
BILE in the Minnesota Valley For particulars inquire of
the subscriber on the premises WM. NJ. SHERWOOD.
Shakopee Scott County. NJ T. Feb. Ia. 1855 WITT
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
Cottage Grove Lands.

-PRICE-$5 PER ACRE
One half Cash, and the balance in one and too year,
t0itho,1 interest.
900 ACRES, consisting mostly of smooth roll
ing prairie situated in the delta of country embra-
ced between the Mississippi and St. Crox Rivers In
central locality, within two hours ride of st. Paul
Point Douglass, Hastings, Alton, Hudson, Red Rock
and saltwater, all aordng ready and accessible
cts for produce.
These Lands situated in the oldest and best cuti-
waited district in Minnesota. The soil is
A RICH, DARK LOAN.
The Great Western Railroad, now completed from
Chicago to Madison, Wis.,, and In progress thence
norhwestward will in short time be pushed forward
to the Mississippi River, the St. Croix Pres
colt and Point Douglass, and pass through portion OF
these lands to St. Paul.
These lands will be sold in quantities mot less than
40 acres to suit purchasers.
St Paul, July IL, 1855. daw Dealer in Real Estate.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
PRESCOTT LAND OFFICE.
sP. v. WISE.

GENERAL LANE AGENT AND DEALER IN REAL
ESTATE.
II ANDS Entered, Land Warrants located, Taxes paid
i Interest paid State Lands, &c. Township Plats
for SALE Lands selected and everything connected with
the Land business Sone promptly.
D Address Prescott, Pierce county, Wsco
sept 21'54Wly nm.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30
l.. C. DAYTON. E. w. PACKARD
Dayton & Packard,

l.. c. DAYTON. E. w. PACKARD
Dayton & Packard.
Dealers in Real Estate,
thony streets, near the Post Office.
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
For Buying and Selling Land throughout Minnesota
and Kansas Territories.
DERSONAL attention gwen to the examination of
titles, the payment OF taxes, and the location
Land Warrants. Money loaned and interest allowed
on spec ial deposits.
YORK. Nathan Mason, Esq.
Messrs. P. H. Frost Co. pHILADEIPalA.
Simeon Draper, Esq Osborn Conrad, Esq.
John Hagerty, Esq. George Childs, Esq
Messrs WhitweIl, seav. Messrs. J. w. Gates & Co
Messrs. Chase, Motley & Messrs. Myers & Co.
Mills. GALENA.
Messrs. Dodge 4 Tucker. Messrs B. H. Campbell &
NEW ORLEANS. Co.
Messrs. Brown, Johnson Messrs. r. 3. Harris & Co.
4 Co. Capt. Orrin Smith, Pres't
John Sykes, Esq. Minnesota Packet Co.
CINCINNATI. vIcKsBURa.
Hon. Edward Woodruff. Messrs. Brown & johnson
VIM. Woodruff, Esq. Bankers.
SAINT LOUIS. LOUISIANA.
Messrs. Page Il Bacon. Henry 8. Dawson, Esq =,
Messrs. Chouteau, Harri- Madison Parish.
son & Vale. MINNESOTA.
Messrs. Won Phul, Waters Gov. w. A. German.
e. Co. Ex-Gov. Alex. Ramsey.
Messrs. Laffins & Smith. Hon. Moses Sherburne.
~, PROVIDENCE. Hon. H. M. Rice, Delegate
Pres't High-st. Bank. Hon. H. Il. sibley, Ex-Del-
Earl Carpenter, Esq, egate to Congress.
Pres't Traders Bank. Mackubin & Edgerton
Henry A. Webb, Esq, KANSAS.
Cash'r Traders Bank. Messrs. Sexton g. Hazard
John l.. NOyes, Esq, Editors Kansas Pioneer.
Cash'r Globe Bank. Hon. d. Woodsen, Sec'y of
A. b. Duke, Esq. Territory.
Crawford Allen, ESQ.
LOANS NEGOTIATED,
Yielding from "a to 26 per cent upon unencumbered
Real Estate. Maps be at their Office of all the
surveyed lands in MnnesOta-alsO those of Town Sites
and import ant points throughout the Territory.
Particular attention will be paid to the disposal of
Town Sites, Mill Privileges and Real Estate generally
at private SALE or at auction and to the location
Onies.
WEEKLY SALES OF REAL ESTATE
At Auction. Fifty per cent guaranteed in two years.
upon Land Warrants located by us. A large amount
ofCity and Country Property always hand and for
sale at 10 per cent. lower than the market prices.
June 28-dtf DAYTON d PACKARD,
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30

LIBERIAN PoErs,--Tupper, the poet has had
gold medal struck, to be presented to the
author OF the best literary production, in prose
and verse, by resident of Liberia. He pro-
poses that such medal shall be presented an
nually for the encouragement of science and
literature.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-30

MuRDERERs SENTENCED.-'th trial OF the
two brothers, named Mask, who we're charged
with the murder of Miss Smith, in Marshall
County, Mississippi, has just terminated at
Holly Springs. They were found guilty, and
one sentenced to be hung, the other to fifteen
years Imprisonment in the peni tertiary.