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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-04

rsv YolE LIFI Insurance. COMPANY
..3sgsx \ onos lo6 broadway. n. 7.
<eENcY No, II CLAIMS BLoek, uAs ", ST ,s,c
>, ~ rs.r.ux Actuary Mcsan fsAsKLls frest.
A. W. McGREGoR, Agent.
sept ~, lsss.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-04
GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE.

DAVENPORT, Dee esd, 1854 sitf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-04
WAN TED,

A NUMBER Of lois situated in various part. ofthe
IA ar f0g lease Tor term OF years: apply TO
Jelly u GEO. u. DAVENPORT.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-04
9asarafs.
INsuRAN &c =

rI p8Ryyn .xp sLtfE RISKS saAes al III.
ey ia Responsible companies and On The ""s'
- suable terMs,
sNerchans And Shipper Will ~ aho Yea ssc's'" P's
.SsGRSGoH, LAwEsA BLAKEMoEE,
s.sS.-~ III Nos Il CLANS Rsw.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
DAVENPORT HOUSE.

lJRS. A. GRANT, having leased wy Grant.
Y Gently occnpied by her late husband, VIM VIVA The
,nown MS ihe DAVENPORT HOUSE, has opened w
me for the acco edaton oftbe pupei ,aerand
She "A keep neat house, well FURNISHES a.; natron
,onas Ia deserve and receive share of pupiie and
age. She has large yard attached 'o' was
sta bl pg for thirty five horses
Davenport, may $, ls5f-wf"t'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
B. & W. KELLY,
w nOLESALE a. RETAIL GROCERs

AND DEALERS IN
Dry Goods, 4ueeMswErc, Hard ware,
Boots md shoes, Hats and Caps sc:
rI>oGETHER with thousand different articles too
i numerous to mention.
We have on hand and will be constantly receiving
large assortRens in the above line the opening OF
Spring Our large stock of Groceries particular
IN recommend; which will be ssld at the Lowest
Wholesale or Retail Market Prices
20 Hogshead y. o. Sugar, 30 boxes SOAP,
20 bbls crusd & ciar sugar Bale Rope, all sizes:
Is sack, assorted Coffee; camphine and Spirit Gas:
asD bushels dried Apples; Glass ofail sizes;
50 bushels paired Peaches Baskets In variety
200 bbls, hbls & Casks Tar, pitch and Roslp:
n. orleans Sugar house Rasins, CarraDts, Riee and
and Sy rup Moasses; Spices IN variety;
bbls sup Golden Syrup; Paints, dry aud Ground;
40 chests and chests Y Cedar and Pine Churns;
Tyson, hnperRland Eng Wash TUBS ana Buckets;
Iish Teas lOils--Lard, Linseed, Tan
All adSpsasSorted Teas forl nerg. sperm and File.
family use; phahlsoils
30 hlf bh,s white hsh ami y barge assortment OF
Lake Trout; lQueensNare;
Boxes prime Cod Fish; 300 hbls Lake Salt;
80 kers Nails assorted; rs sacks Cd Alum Salt;
30 boxes dried Herring; Oysters and Sardines;
80 do best Brooms; large assortment OF To-
80 boxes Mould Candies: baecas direct from the
10 boxes Star Candies; Manufacturers;
Corner OF Front st and Ferry Landing
Also Wholesale Dealers la Wine, brandy Monon-
gahaia aud Comtuon WhiAkey.
IsJ5
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
Four Hundred Acres

nF beautiful prairie land situated J! mus ~ ies
~ FarnaHl the NJ. and NJ Rail Road anu " her
from Davenport. Price $500 per acre anu .nney
credit given for large par ofthe purchase no Nm
Jan Is For sale by WHITES S"'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
NEW YORK HARNESS STORE

NEW YORK HARNESS STORE
HAS been removed from Brady to Second Street
four doors Easi Of Brady, whore we shailbe pleas
Ell wat all who wish goot articles in the harness
line The assertmentis the mosi eompleteeyer ofcr'
ed here before. Great pains taken u please.
Keep aiwayso hand Collars Brides, Rslters Cards
Hr ushes, Curry-Comhs Fly-Neits of every Kind IN
theirssason. Leather Fly-Neits also.
Whips and Saddles In abundance. Whips from 9
etsupwards: Saddles from $500 TO se5,oo
AIlwork wArrantcdto be as recommended.
ss q. w. BARNES.
psvauport May lGih. I.ii--wtrw-n
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
GROCERY AND PROVISION sTeRE.

tn subscriber having purchased the establishment i
owned by Mr.. !. Lyter at the corner u Third and
Brady SITS VIA keep constantly hand large and
general assortment Of GROCERIES AND PROFIs.
ions. embracing everything in the line, which he
v III yarrz Of the purest and best quality and will
senas low as they can ~ purehasedin the market.
OYSTERS.
ge Subscriber Is Agentfor Pearce's oysters. VII Oh
he viii suppy the trade "" olesale TO custom
er. at retail al the lowest mark ct prices.
DAVID MILLER,
Davenport, Sept 2Ist 1855 wtrw,f.
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Oct 18Th. 1854 d ~
Great Bargains.

NOR Sale a few 100 acre tracts Of uninpro'eal"m
Il in Clinton c,unty, Price s. per acre. ip,n,
: 100 ash, balance in 10 years with 10 per e'''
est payable annually. opply
Jan ID, 1855 WHITE 'oh-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
FRANCIS JACOBY, jas,
NEW DRUG AND PRESCRIPTION STORE

THE subscriber respectfully invites the attention o.
Il the citizens of Davenport and surrounding eon.'
to his Drug and Chemical store Brady bel"eeh'''
Ond and Third SIS.
From his knowledge AMI experience IN me puslu. mi
he caH assure those who may favor hun, tha' ints
be furnished with Medicines ofthe best quau! y"
pared with the strictest care and al moderate
Personal attention will be given 10 the tomp"'"
Ing OF all Prescriptions. rcb
He also keeps goodassortment OF German Ia ~
English and American Perfumery, iooth anu rncy
brushes, Combs, and General assorlme" u '"
Articles
DaNennort. Oct 18Th. 1884 .Itf
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REMOVAL.

nRS. ARNOLD 4 FOrNTA y have removed from
- the Of Brady and 81 sts TO the liz Claire
Building. opposite.
ONCE IN Inc room recchtl, occupied hs Geo l..
Njrkols ksq,
Davenport, Feb. 6th, l.5s-d6vu
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
For Lease

A NUMBER OF lots situated in various psi's
July n GEO. H. pAFhH
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
TOWN OF BLUE GRASS.

THIS town II situated beautiful unduiain2
1 prairie 10 miles from Davenport and u miles
from Auscatine. Iii the State road. miles from
the MssissippaHd Nilsson Railroad and mites from
the river. Ii rery healthy with population of
hundred Of sickness h;fY ing thi.
summer. II il within a bali laliv Of timber and the
same distance OF the best coal hanks in the country
II Il we'll watered both with lprings and wells
Blue Grass now contains store, With hue open
ing foranother black -i'l shop, wagon sop, cabinet
shop. Three bHiidiH = now heiHgeOmPleted
one Of which, example dimensions and intended for
tavern stand is for rent reasonable terms. Being
81 the main travelled road and the nearest puhIi,
house miles distant. VERY fairfndueensItsare tina,
prese ntcd 70 any wishing engage to TIE busi
ness min Is III operation ~ miles from the
town ard srist mill IS being erected at the same
place
Lots for sale IN the above town on very
reasonable terms. and those wishing to build ard To-
there will have such inducements prescniedhem
a. are rarely offered. Good improve. farms can be
purchased II the vicinity stfroH IS ia $40 per acre
Stone coat kept constantly hand al my conf bank
JAS. T.. BuRSSIDFS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
HOUSE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINT
ING, PAPER HANGING, etc
JAMES DoNSELL q JOHN NJ. DUNN,

HAVING associated Them SEIZE,
together for the purpose OF carry
-7Sag II. ing tht business Of USE
SIGN oRSAMENTAL PANT
ING. PAPER HANGING and GLAZING, NHlfkA
ING and NALL ColORIAG, on Perry street, between
81 ond ~ streets.
Would most respectfully announce 20 their friends
and the public generally chat hFl prepared 10
Painting Va either Lsa ar Zlnt al ia low estpos
sthie prices. and Ia tt fefs brst style. Iher long
perenrt III the above Business Warrants them en-
suripg their patrons full satisfaction IN All. work thal
nHy be entrusted IL them
PaFicuiaFattent4an giyuH 70 estimating any pub
he pyiVate holdings Persons wishing any 0r the
above work done. would de- Welt give ths call be-
fore letting thcir work They are also prepared 70
eeute Banners, Landscapes, Masonic snd odd FeIlew
arnus Decorating and Gliding in superior stye and
on the mosi reasonable terms. Paints If all color
prepaced and ready for Glass Of all sizes, putty
Nc-, for sale
June 80 1854 nONNElL q DUNN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
BOOK HiNDERY,
Blank Book and Paper Box Mandatory.

No. 4 COMMERCIAL BUILDING.
w MULLER. Hook Binder in naycnPori, bes-
w leave To inform ile citizen. at Davenport, Rock
Island Moliae ana y}ciuii, lhat Ia la. received ra-
ling Machine and Is prepared 10 do all the work
IN tihs line Paper Ruling and AJAX Book MauHfac-
lifaE. Also all sorts II BinaEg; manufactures all
softs Paper b. vrs, Frames and iarnses Maps and
Pictures. DE. he also does Paper Hanging at the
lowest prices.
Bauk Book 70 gene raj use, Band, Ha, and Pamph-
lct BOXES constantly on hand
May II, ls54-tr&-u W, MULLER.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
Buckets. Buckets,

EST rerelyeda and for sale Wholesale and Retail d
81 tine lot oi Wooden Buescts
January fst. BURROWS Il PRETTYMAN.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
STEAM BOILERS

OF sill descriptions. on hand and made to order
! OAlso Sheet Iron Work, viz: Smoke Pipe, Breech-
e, Ac., Sc made on short notiee-at Eagle Works,
Chicago.
Dec l5dwn p. W GATES & co.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
rJEIW
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERY STORE
r A VI opening an entirely stock of
TEAS,
WEST INDIA GOGD>.
(skssS a.fstEs AND
WOODEN WAKE.

Ameag which are the following;
Very superior Y. H. son Tea, choice Dc, iair De-,
Very choice iragrahs GhnpoWder do extra oolons d"
Good 10 do, Old Gov. Java Coffee. common 10 6to DO
PoilliR's prep'd Cocoa, Crush Il Sugar, PuiY'd do,
White. Coffee do, Brown do. Golden syrup, Sugar
House do. ~ o Molasses. various qualities Tobacco
from ehoicestte cheap price, Pure Sa efatus Soda G.
Tartar Suttnegs Mace Gloves, Whole aud GrB'd en-
ma m on Aspiee and Pepper. Ginger pickles IN gais
and hfgais., Peppersaaee, Tomato hetchnp, ,ider
Vinegar. Mustard. New Rice Table and Dairy salt,
citrep. Currants, New Layer Raisirs. Good old do,
Seedless do, s8go, Aaeeareni, Nereacet. hr'd
Peaches Pared, do unpared, Picked Trout. White
Fish. Macserei, smoked Herring, Cod Fish, Soap,
various kinds, star Candles Psessd do, " b, Whale
OIL Lard do Indigo Fig Blue, Alum. Starch ;. Petre,
Fopperas. Soft shelled Almonds. Pecan Nuts, Brazil
do Fil5erts Bed Cords Clothes Lines. Brnoms. Mops,
Clothes Baskets, Wash Tabs Zinc Washboards, : and
Shop Paiis, Brush Braorps, Flour Buckets. Spice
Boxes, Sc, Sc ali selected expressly for Family
USh.
vIsAti Goods warranted as recommended.
Al the Brick Store, Main sud Front Streets,
tStsre recently occupied BY MeMainsN shepherd. Y.
e. VI. HAWKES..
Davenport. Dec. ~, isH-d&wtf. q
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
w 90 D w A RD & HARD

" WV ~ q HARRIs
Are now opening at their
New Store Roo
On Brady Street, 3 doors above the po,,s.
VERY large stock of seasonable Co.. "es
French and English Merinos. allWas,
Dc Lains, Plain and Plaid Silks '0i'
Black Silks, Pop!ins,
Plaid Merinos, Ladies Cloth for M,n,,,.
Sack Flannels, Ginghams,
Prints, Broche, Bay State and otbsx.,-,
Long and Square SHAWLs 1''
Embroideries,
Collars,
Undersleeves,
Habits,
Edgings and Insertiugs
Black Silk Lace,
Dress Trimmings.
Lace,
Dotted and Mourning Vail,
Linen Cambria Handker,,;4a''
Bonaets, Ribbons,
Marseille Quilts, &c.
very large lot Of Hosiery.
Wool Yarn Of all colors,
Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, lean.
Flannels, Cotton Flannels, Brown and
Muslins, Irish Linen, Checks, CARPETS H.. ''A
Yankee Notions OF All I,inss1
Glasses, Groceries, &c, &c. locking
All of which having been pnrcbascd.t rnr.,,
prices will be soldser, low Tor co.h or ~, a.l 10Y
u Remember, Brad. st. doors above M 20 p'l
Office. WoODWappS =, tns Pos
Davenport, Sept 90, 1854 ""p h'kkS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
Fall Il Winter Clothing
AT JOHN JoRDAN's

IOWA CLOTHING STORE.
A LARGE and varied assortment Of Hens and
ABoys, Ready made Cioihing. emsrae-
ing al ihe different aud approved styles, aud made by
good ork out of the best material.
Fine mediums and common. Uhion, Beaver, Felt,
Pilot. Petersham ana Flushing, Bausnps, Sack and
Paletot Overcoais, CLOTH Dress and Ffock Coats Of
various colors aad qualities Cloth Cashmere, Saii-
net. Velvet aud Tweed PantalopDs. sls, Satin, Va
leniia, anstown Velvet, Plush Cloth, Cashmere,
Satinet. noubie aud Single breasted Vests Monkey
Jackets Drawers. Uaaersiris, Hosiery, SHspeniers,
Gloves Crayats Hauikerchiefs Shirt ollars Stocks,
Ties searfs Manchester and SCOTS approved Patent
Shoulder Shirts Umbrellas and. artelesusuai-
~ kept IN gentleman's furnishing stores. including
Robes Dc Caambre and Revere Vests ard Overeoats,
Also splendid assortment Of uucut Cloths, CASH
meres and Vestinrs-s Of shieh will be made up
order in I'd best manner, With prompiness. at accom-
modarins prices and by competent worSnen. Thi.
establish Rent IN the monthly receipt ofthe latest
Fashions thatorders iulrsted 80 them may be
He'd upop being in the latestsyle by those who de-
sire IL. vi manner of plain work and work ofa gen
tee medium, promptly attended 10 as heretofore.
HATS Of new style together with al OF the com
mon kinds constantly on hand.
Grateful Il past patronage the subscrberconhdent-
ly hopes TO merit continuance ofthe saue.
JOHN JORDAN.
Merchant Tailor and cloihier Front street, oPpo-
site the steam Minis.
Dayenpart Oct al ls54-3wtFisS wtf.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09

BREAD, CAKES & CRACKERS.
Wholesale & Retail,
THE subscriber having purchased one ofAicCoilum'
celebrated cTseksr dehiHes, he ia prepared 10
fanish his customers and all others with Butter soda
Sugar, Boston, Oyster and Picnic fracters. Pilot
Bread Cakes. RUEk and Loaf Bread. at Wholesale OF
retail The above articles viii be sold cheap
be boa ght in this part Of the country.
Bakery on Front. between Rock Island and Psrry
streets, above the steam mills Ailcrders from the
countr! promptly attended TO.
DANIEL MOORE.
De- , .ttMay 10th. ls54-wtrw-tf
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
Brooms. Brooms.
IlCOn WEANER. liz. 3 co..

I uST rceeiyeaa and for sale wholesale 81 Retail,
- prime lot oteommuu beo@ms.
January isr BURROWS \ PRETTNMAS-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
The Hallelujah,

- collection OF Church Masle Also the shawn By W
! D Bradbury aud q Root, be found ri Nos Le
Claire Row: a
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09

JACOB WEAVER, JR.. & CO..
= ENERAL Agents Storage Forwarding sid Com
Nfm,s.ion Merchants, for The purchase and sale Of
Flour, Grain, Produce, Lumber, and Msnufae-
lures OF all Descriptions
Corner IT Iowa and Foarth streets
Opposite Sew PauHsl lNauia House, Nearghe Depot,
Consignmehts respectfully solicited Baschlott
and charges moderate Iowa
REFERENCES.
j. \ j BoKER, New York BOLtNANSG ,RRrsos, Pitts.
Jos : LAX, Esq, - SPkNg a 90. do
) B.sPHAa N Sons. Pha. kiNG, tFSsErs& Co do
StsE~. GARRET a Go - B.GliEy t'nSgW tgr 4 CO De
Geo, hEGK y Go, ttH. O. 80 MtCCIiY d 60 do
} :. &. BuTLEg q Co HALL y SrtGa do
J A.. SH.fFER. Hamilton % InrN II. H.g =. do
The undersigned having located themselves ai Day
cnporI Iowa. for the purpose Of carry in Un tine above
business tender their services their lruHds ana OH
e'-aud respectfully ask Share of their patronage.
All Gvors will receive special attention and dispatch.
upon the most favorable terms.
JACOB WEAVER IN. 4 co.
Feb'y gard 1855.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
New York Dailies Every Evening
FOR SALE,

ANEfoHrth interest in an excellent Steam saw gun
tucarth D ace which has connected With fla'
ing Machine; also sash and Blind, Door, ehpEiS
and Lath Factory. Ills In full operation, mas gov"
run OF custom aud Is well stocked pefs'n W.
can give his persona! attention is preferred. hPP'
immediately TO NJ. osEtkA ~,
Real Estate Brokers
Rock Island Jan a-th 1855
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09

HVNTON'S school fof Piano Forte, Curtis Guitar :,
IL Zundes Meloleou Instructor aud IN fac, ever,
kind ofinstruetjon relating music be fouhd al
the Davenport Music Store;
No Le Claire Row; - y
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
CoPPFRsMITHING.

/ Cast. iron revolving spout Wen, Cisern aHdF sc
4 Pumps and Lead Pipu by II "a. 7.
( Dee. Is 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
GROCERIES

\NHolEsALE and RETAIL, for Nv
~ NoNt J VI nAIZEII &. RPn-
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
INsU RAN c E.

p,pr u.pINR .xp LIFE RISKS takes al thts
.gensx in responsible Companies and On lhe mos
rea sanable terms ,,vs.3 3, yst, m r,re-
Merchants aud "a ipisefs va. &c '
mum = ..MsIssPEGog, LANES * BLAkEMoRh,
No LIZ CLAiKs Rev.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
WANTED.

THINE and SIGHT BILL IN III e.. -e4 s..,'ih Tar
which The highest current rat VIII De pala .,
AuvIs McGREGoR LAVE S & BLAkEMoRE.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
DAVENPORT MUSIC STORE.

.SRANpALL y HIGGINS have just opened lars
~ assortment of q aitars, Victims, Banioes, iamb'
rinc. sc. &c. Also ever, Kind OF Music Books no
in use which they wiz sell very cheap for Cash at n
; lie Claire Row Oct Sd, is5i
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
100 600 Fee,
sHI-I-I-I-I-Iv-y-ER-R OH! THE COLD
GENTLE FOLKS

no you want onr ofIts Prsftiss, and en-. .rEsr Par
Ter, nihing or Bedroom Stove. IN the Markef.
please eail az the stovu store Of the subscriber
BRADY street east side bet spd 3d) who has bar
an EteBsige variety Of beautiful aud desr bic STOW
which Will b. sold N low rAfeS aHd srices.
Davenport Dec. 18th. HENRY G. Rl0RBAS
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
COOK STOVES
ALSO,

OF a!i varieties aud prices, rerreSisd 10 Pl sS,
t1cuustaptl, on land and fnr sale by
Dee, Is 81. e. i,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09

| CsLARioNETTs, Flutes, Fiageoicts, Picalows an,
T " Flies at reduced prices al
No Le Claire Row.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-04-09
Corner OF Fro

Also, Wholesale Dealers Ia Wine,
gahala aud Comnon WhiAke!.
Jan l., 1855 4
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-31

LlTTLE THoRNs.-The sweetest, the most
clinging affection is often shaken by tho slight
est breath Of unkindness, as the delicate tenrils
Of the vine are agitated by the faintest air that
blows in summer. An unkind word from one
beloved, often draws the blood from many
heart which would defy the battle-axe Of hatred
or the keenest edge Of vindictive satire Nay,
the shade, the gloom Of the face, familiar and
dear, awskens grief and pain. These are the
little thorns which, though men Of rougher form
make their way through them without feeling
much, extremely incommo1e persons Of more re-
fined turn, in their journey through life, and
make their travelling irksome and unpleasant.
The Washington Sentinel has notice Of i
rifle made from the common U. 8. musket, and
sighted, riflcd, and altered to percussion BY ma-
chinery. 1t carries ball weighing two ounces,
made on the MIME principle. We understand
that experiments at the navy yard, and more
extensively ut Newtown, near NewYork, have
the range and accuracy Of this gan 1t ], 800
yards. This application and the machinery for
carrying it out on ON extensive scale, have been
made under the direction Of Major Hartley, at
New York.
The Pacific Railroad has been opened to
Washington, on the Missouri river, q distance
Of "a miles from st. Louis. The event was
celebrated by grand excursion recently.
Ex- Chancellor Bibb, Of Kentucky, now full
so years old, appeared in his stalwart form,
before the Supreme Court, at Washington and
argued for Col. Fremont in the California case
We learn from the Washington (Ark.)
Telegraph that ex-Gov. James s. Conway
died at his residence, in Lafayette county, on
the Sd inst, in the 57th year Of his age.
Gen. Cass, on his return to his home in
Detroit from Washington, was received with
q salute Of thirty-two guns. W %'s
An Elephant, valued at $4,000, died of sea
sickness, on its way from Calcutta to Boston,
at which latter port the vessel has Just arrived.
It is said his sufferings were in proportion to
bis size. l.s al Tgisa Z 3l si}ps
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-31
FOREIGN VIEWS BY THE AFRICA.

We have nothing more definite and reliable
than the news We gave last week touching the
Cars death. The general opinion is that he is
dead, while thercare some who believe the news
q hoax, the Russian Minister at Washington
City among the number. We must await the
arrival Of another steamer from Europe, before
the matter can be decided Nofurther decisive
battle Or engagement between the allies and the
Russians had ia Ken place. Sorties were occa-
sionally being made by the Russians but with
out much effect one way or the other. An en-
gagement had taken place ut Eupatoria, be-
tween the Russians and Turks the former ut
tackled, and were repulsed with 500 killed and
many wounded the Turkish loss was small.
Considerable additions to the French army were
being made, and large reinforcements also being
added to the Russian forces The British forces
have been reduced. and We're in poor condition.
Both the Russians and allies, It's snid, were
growing eager and anxious for decisive battle
Among the other items of news by the Africa
we find the following:
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Louis Napoleon will visit the Crimea or not
depends on the report which may be made by
Gen. Neil, who has recently been sent thither.
If he thinks that Sebastopol will speedily be
taken, Napoleon, it is said, will certainly as
sumo the command. If his report is doubtful,
the Emperor will probably abandon the idea.
1t is rumored that the Queen of England has
written him letter, dissuading him from the
subject.
England has asked for the enrolment of 49,
600 more troops to be placed under the COM
mand of British officers.
Belgium has officially announced her deter
mination to remain neutral during the struggle.
1t is stated that Russia has proposed to cede
her possessions in America to the United States,
for $3O,OO0OO0.
Spain is reported to have satisfactorily dis
posed Of the Soule difficulties.
A French figate has been wrecked in the
Straits Of Boniface, with the attendant loss oi
600 lives.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-03-31

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aujourd'hui, ct 81 les eaux 10 permettent, quill
se rendrait jusqu'a Washington. Le sydonia
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