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HNHE SECOND NUMBER OF r ..
EQUITY. For sale at w. L. Pomeroy's Suoscr1Ders
VIII e''ie Win nii'' ioi ''A' a. C. JONES, Rep.
March ., 1855. Z'-'''
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Norfolk, Va, Dec. Is, 1858.

TNNO THE PUBLIC.-THE SUBSCRIBER IS
IL pleased inform the public that his CHOLERA
AND DIARRHGA MEDICINE affords more prompt
lief in the various affections of the Bowels consequent
ly satisfaction all who have used it, than any other
Medicine offered to the public The following
among many testimonials of its efficacy:
Dr. r. II. W WoRTHINGToN-Dear Sir: take much pleasure
in adding testimony others in favor of your remedy
for Bowel Affections &C. having frequently experienced
its beneficial results i'll my case well many
others to whom have given it. carried bottle of it
with to Baltimore, (and here permit say would
think of travelling without money without this
remedy) and finding among acquaintance there
suffering Bowel Affections
gave freely and in did it fail to afford the
RELIEF, it has done here |
congratulate you and especially the public on the discov
cry of medicine which better calculated to protect
kind and alleviate suffering, than any other brought
before the people. l.. T. SPIERS.
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This is to certify that, weeks back, I taken
with violent Darrlea which persisted for eight days.
Being sixty miles from home, made of all the
remedies could think of, but without afldng any relief.
On arriving at home informed that DIR. r. II. Wor
thington had prepared remedy for Cholera &C. and
advised to it. did So, and my astonishment
single dose gave speedy and permanent relief since which
time have used il frequently in family and in justice
to the Doctor say consider it nuch tile most cu"ble e
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-17

NOTTON SEED OIL.-ALL PERSONS WISH
q ing to purchase Cotton Seed Oil will please forward
their orders to
ANDREW J. TERRELL
Raleigh, JAN 10, 1855. IL
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-17

= advcrsemcnt Keep
a VALUABLE PLANTATION FOR SALE.
n Wishing q South. | will sell favorable
terms the plantation which now reside formerly
ed by the late Henry j. G.. Ruti, containing about l,oO
Contcnnca creek, where the Wayne and-Greene
lines unite with that Of Edgecombe large portion ofthis
plantation is rich bottom land subject overflow and
is well adapted the production of and This
plantation is ivorably situated, being within miles
of Black Creek Depot the w. r. r. and within five
miles of the Grecnrile Plank Road, and has been long
kin as of the valuable in this portion of the
St E. RUFFIN.
elnbcr % ~. 1-Swtf
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WHITE LEAD.-40OO LBS. OF SUPERIOR
w White Lead in store and for sale by
WILLIAMS HAYWOOD.
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wv H. & r.. S. TUCKER, HAVE THISsDAY
w Q received WARBURTON'S style of C07rucGted
Brims. This invention is new and useful improvement
brims of hats Additional strength is impaired with
much less weight greater fexbty sofness and elastc
ty is given to that part of the Hat which snG5rses the
diminished by absence of the portion of Felt and Stiff
ming dispaced the corrugated brm presents
new beautiful and chaste appearance which in
with its acknowledged utility and comfortable adaptation
will favorably commend it to wearers of Hats.
For sale by
W. H. & R. s. TUCKER.
No g. Fayetteville Street, N u
January 81, 1855. ~
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HATS HATS!!-JUST TO HAND TWO CASES
IL Extra Moleskin Hats, Beebes Latest
MCGEE & WILLIAMS
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-17

SOAPS. &c.-vARIETIES OF TOILET, SHAVING,
Sand Fancy Soaps Lyons Katairon Barry Tricophers,
Rowlands genuine OIL Bears Oil Beef Marrow for
the hair for sale by HAYWOOD SCOTT.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-03-17

nERFUMERY-WE ARE NOW RECEIVING
supply Of select articles for the toletcome and ex-
anime them. ,,.ouu
Jrne O ,5A -62
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THE HANNAH MORE ACADEM'

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. -
Princpals: MISS C. AND l. GRIMsHAw A. d. GRIN
SHAW A. NJ, NJ. ID.
VHNHIS INSTITUTION HAS BEEN IN SUCCESSFUL
II operation than eleven years The course of In
thorough. The study of French forms part of
the daily routine study The house new, commodious,
and cheerful it is heated trougho The sessions
mence the 1st of FEBRUARY and 1st of September.
TERMS For Boarding and Instruction including French
pupils under of age, $7O00 second class
$1,000 and Senior Department, $4,000 session of five
months
REFERENCES: Fright Rev A. Lee, D. D. Rev. H. V. D.
Johns D. D. Baltmore Hon. Jno. NJ Clayton, Delaware
p v Daniel ESQ j. R. Anderson Esq, Tredegar Iron
Works; E. Workman & Co.. Richmond Va; Rev.Mr Glib
son. Petersburg, Va; Governor Bragg, Hon. VIM A. Gra-
FEBRUARY 1st, 1855. 2@ly.
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NORTH CAROLINA made Blacking superior
"a article for sale by HAYWOOD & SCOTT.
A CKERMON'S PARMERSTON'S Yeast Powders
Ma first and cheap article for sale by
HAYWOOD & SCOTT.
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HNIRST PREMIIIM I-SMIT AND SCREEN-

n ING MACHINE, YOUNti'S PATENT. IMPORTANT
TO MILLERS AND MILL OWNEIS.-Tlis Machine
ceived the premium North Carolina State Fair,
and recommended the public the hest now i'll in
State Seven hundred them running in North
Carolina, all of which in operation and have
the entire satisfaction regard both performance
and durability, having six years and perform
well they did first and have not been of order
We have thrown different Smut Machines
to make for this They warranted for five
and delivered ut the Mill any where in the State
Manufactured and sold bY
The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1855-03-30
NO. 40.


among ourselves and pursue our voyage,
hiring hands wherver we could find them
when We entered foreign ports At. first il
was thought to lie veaturesomes scheme.
but it was finally acceded to, and was cho.
sen captain. We pursued our VOYAGE with
out any difficulty, 6Hed our ship and return-
cd home with flying colors after avoyage Of
eighteen months. '..rs
THAT voyage made my fortune II yield
ed me some thousands of dollars, and gave
me the command Of the ship as long assI
wanted it. | have been three voyages since,
and now | command my. own barque. 1
have bought the Ocean Queen, and paid
for it, aud have few more dimes left I
have come home to share them with you, for
feel that YOU have claim to y portion of
tho good ftrt"rcthat has come to me through
the sole agency Of your excrtions in getting
me my first voyage to Europe. That is my
story, ana now /, will hear yours. What.
pay do you get now p -. E.
Five hundred year"
Five hundred year !! Is i possible that
you are still in the clutches Of that misery
m1n -
II cannot Go better"
"Iou can do better. l know q man who
will give YOU fifteen hundred from tlia
hour"
"You are jcsting, John"
"Not at all. I'll pledge my life for it."
''Sha tell him so this morning I" -. T..
Certainly. Don't tarry here another
hour at this rate
'lIe is just coming in now"
"WclI, talk with him while am gone.
will return in half an hour"
Captain Wilson passed out uno5servcd by
Mr.. Dickson, who immediately entered the
store William proceeded at once to inform
his employer ofhis intention Of leaving him
unless he would agree to pay him what he
could get elsewhere, and added that he had
received the offer of situation at fifteen
hundred dollars per year.
Mr.. Dickson was quite cnraged ut this
proposition, and declared that he would do
no snrh thing-and at the same time re-
minded him OF the old threat, that he would
nave 90 carry pretty good character with
himto secure such n situation as that"
William did not feel disposed to quarrel
with him and the subject was Gropped.-
Shortly afcrward the captain returned, and
William stepped forward and introduced
him 70 Mr.. dickson. L...
This is my friend, Captain Wilson," said
he. "Ihc young man who stopped with
me about six Years ago, at yourhouse. PET
ha1s YOU recolcct him
Mr.. Dickson bowed graciously to the
stranger, and bluShed rs he remarked, 'that
he had entirely forgotten him" ~
"Ile is the friend who informed me ofthe
situation spoke Of" added William.
"Ah," was Mr.. Dickson's brief reply-for
he WAS astoniShGl at the improyed anpear-
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

From SO 10 - inches on he rapid tie John
Bell came down from Dubutiue Saturday, and re-
ports ne up there, aud boats sti running 70 ih~
Lake The Alela aud El.deayor came down, and
the Montauk went up dry.
We have 10 changes note in the markets.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

blow yc the Trumpet,

A ND sound the alarm in the hills and valleys and
"A let all the inhabitants of the land take notice
that BARTLETT 90. are now prepared to take
Likenesses in the most life like style of the art
GSa- Prices from 81 up. Rooms Main street,
between Second and Third.
keokuk, Nov. I'D
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
ST. Louis Market. Dec 4.

Hogs, Sc Is asked, Sc offered for heavy. Hides
dry IA, green Q; fax seed 81 IS; potatoes 75n$l;
lard, prime 10Y; coffee. fair old, 1875 molasses new,
So; sugar, good new, s; wheat, dull prices ranging
from 81 40 TO 81 75 -four, country superfne IS 25,
do. fancy $s 50 Fagn's XXXSil.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
RI RE.E<GTO On


r. II. DALuoff, Professor If Book keeping and
Commercial sciences.
J :. Duncan the hesf % hand penman III the
West. Professor Of Gusitts' aad Ornamental Pen
manship.
G. BENJ. DARNlS mrmhor If the Burlington bar
Professor II Mercantile Law.
The course ef training III this Institution eomprl
ses six different met ods oi Keeping Books. by dou
ble entry applied to every partment of trade, In
disinnal partner hip, Retail Wholesale, shipping,
Importing Exporting Commission Eychange, Bank
ing. Manufacturing and Compound Company bnsi
ness. About three hundred Commercial tomputa-
tons explaining nsaay business operations not found
in common Arithmetics. comprehensive cqnrss Of
Business Pcnnanship, Business Forns aud business
Letters. Daily Lectures on Commercial Law and
Commercial Sciences. An elegant diploma, under
the seal Of the State College Of ennsylvania, signed
by the Faculty is granted those who pass salts
factory examination. This instrument viii b. found
pass port 10 the confidence of every business house
in any section Of the | lbiea. Dufs Book keeping
Harper edition, price dollar and fifty cents,
the most perfect and comprehensive in the English
language. Dufs Western Steamers account, per
fece system isr such accounts, dollar. To be had
al Corses Bookstore jed rson Send for eircu-
lar aud specimen Of Mr. Danean's penmanship, by
mail. novel
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

Superfne -four 50 25; Corn 9oc.; red wheat 50;
oats soc. Sugar sold the 2sth Nov for 6ta6i for
fair TO fully fair; molasses % to 81.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
THE RYRON.

FINHE subscribers have completed their arrange
l. ments in finishing and furnishing heir new sa-
loon and chambers for the convenience of those who
may wish such accommodation We nave spared no
money Or labor to make saloon and rooms equal
TO anything in the country, and arrangements al
ready made for receiving oysters from the east wild
make our saloon superior 10 anything west. or equal
to anything east All ask is but a call ana
trial, and Will pledge ourselves to give satsfac
ton.
Parties be accommodated with private rooms
when desired, and anything served up for them they
may wish
Recoiiect the place, east side of End bety
Main and johnson streets
noyl5dly MACK LEY JOHNSON
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

cT Attracted by the neat external appear
ance Of Or. Rckey's Dental Oaice, We called
in yesterday TO see the DR.. HIMSELF and were
much interested in listening to his very clear
and logical explanations of the various
methods of repairing and arranging substi-
tutes for the teeth. The Dr.'s improved
method Of mounting teeth on atmospheric
plates is apparently ingenious and successful,
and all events has received high testimonials
from the profession as 10 its utility His Of
streets.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

INTEGRITY OF LoSpoS BAsKERs.-in the y.
York reprfffsof Chambers Journal (part VII,
New Series, No %, page 3S5,) article, ''Debt
and Credit at Home and Abroad will be
found the following crushing disclosures:
Who, for example, would suppose that
London firms Of character and eminence deal
knowingly and Systematically in forged bills!
Yet such is actually the case great MANY
dealers whose names alone can sometimes
turn the current Of the market, have quite
drawer in which they stow away these bills
Just as they would any others. The principle
on which they proceed is simple one. They
know their customer, he is man in business,
with stock In trade, character 10 lose,
and greatly in want of ready money. The
customer forges TO his bills the name usually
Of near relative, or some one of moneyed
fame with whom he il connected. The deal
crs. fully aware Of the circumstance, take the
bills. They know we'll their customer will
paw this bill before any others-that be will
run all risk upon all payments. make all sac
ri6ces, rather than leave these bills unpaid,
with the terrible consequences OF their ex-
animation. The customer IN fact. says 10
the dealer, put ny liberty, my character,
and prospects in your hands; il fail in my
engagement you will have the power 10
transport me as n feon,: shall not run that
risk have such and such property, and
such and such connections; lend me 80 much
money: and the dealers do not hesitate TO
comply.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
G. M. HUSTON,
Wholesale Dealer Notions and
Fancy Dry Goods.

Fancy Dry Goods.
"a MAIN STREET. kEoKUK, Iowa.
new stock and the largest and best assorted ever
offered in the market Cur stock is purchased direct
fron manufacturers and importers and w pledge
Ourselves soil at prices low. for cash gesI
time buyers st. Louis or any other western
Merchants will find il to their advantage to eaiI
and examine our goods and prices before buyngelse,
whore. We wliconsidcr il no trouble 70 show them
through Ntock.-d&w
list Receiyed-A = large stick Of Buck 6 loves and
- hts, at sep2o HUsIt rs.
"A SEP 20 nTsToN's
A HEAVY stock Of Cap, Letter Ladies Bath Bath
a Post, Fancy and Commercial Note Paper, Plain
and laid Buff, " Whe and Fancy Colored Envelopes, at
sep20. HIST0N'S.
A General assortlH Of German silver and dou-
n bic plated ware, ali warranted and at manufae-
turer . prices, at sep20 HlsIUA's.
A \ extensive stock Of Whips and Lashes at man
"A ufactnrer's prices at sep2l HtsIoN's.
FIvHE largest and best assorted stock of Embroide-
~ in the city at sep2l HUsToN's.
FINHE Finest assortment Of Ribbons ever offered IN
i the market, at sep2l HUsToN's.
('Locks enough TO supply the market, oil every
~ variety Of pattern, Jerome s make, warranted,
and al manufacturers prices, at ,
sep2l HUST0N'S
4 LARGE and fine lot of KID Gloves of every
IA grade at sep2i HusT0N's.
EoLD and common Jewelry, and Gold and silver
" watches, at sep2l HUSToN's.
LIVERY variety of goods comprised in the Notion
IL and Fancy Goods line at Huston : prices that
cannot fail 10 induce purchases and benefit the buy
er. Call Mt No. "a, and examine for yourselves.
A FINE Buggy Portable Top for sale, enquire Of
y sep2i g. NJ. HUSTON.
No "a. Main street.
Illusions will be found the largest lot Of Irish
"a Linens, Laees. Edgings, and every variety of
White goods, at prices that be beat in any
Western market sep2o
endless variety Of Silk and Linen Pocket hand
/ n kerchiefs and cravats at sep2o HUST0N's.
| Fall styles.
WE have just received our FAN styles of Ladies ,
w Velvet Cloth, and silk Oloaks, Talma's and
I Viscttes; also Of Bro cha and Plaid Shawls
/ sep27d6w WOODWARD co.
| DRESS TRIMMINGS Ladies can be suited
IL in this line at
sep27d6w WOODWARD i co.'s.
1 DLAIDS.-Those beautiful Scotch and Tartan
i Plads, every variety can be found Mt
sep27d6w WOODWAR d cos.
4 MI TESSRS. EDITORS: Please inform the Ladies
vi that We have received the largest stock Of en-
broideries, Collars from cents TO 81 Maltese
Black Silk Brussels and real thread Laces Lace
onet and Swiss Collars Corsets Ribbons Moirc An
tique and Ribbon Trimmings, &c, &c.
H. D. WOODWARD 4 co.
Aug. 2S, is55.-d&w
vX7oOL ES.-Eyery variety Of plain and
w figured Wool DeLanes just received at
sep27d1w WOODWARD cos.
u EADY MADE CLOTHING Everything in this
Il line can be had at the lowest figures at
sep27dpw WOODWARD Il cos.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

Piano for Sale.
A SPLENDID Seven Octave Piano, Of Boardman
N and trays Manufacture, with tie
DOLCE CAMpANA ATTACHMENT
the finest instrument ever brought to keok uk--is
offered for sale great discount
No better bargain can be offered
1t may BE- seen at O. c. Isbell's Music Rooms
Call and examine before it is too late nov2qd
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
STOVES
Timers Stock.

5000 lbs oval and round Copper Bottoms from to
10 inches.
1000 bds Sheet Iron from No. l6 to II.
1000 packages Plymouth Kiyets, iron and tin d
from oz to IL lbs.
500 boxes Tin plate.
600 bundles Iron wire from No 20 Ne. is.
GO gross Tea kettle breasts and covers from 81 to
III inches.
so gross Pressed tin bottoms from to 9 inch.
40 do do seoiiopcd and pinin dinner plates
80 d. Stove ornaments assorted.
20 do Oval Tea pot Breast and Covers.
la5 do Assorted tin d ears.
go do Iron tea kettle cars.
7J do do do do burs.
100 do Pressed tin pot
40 do of No. |, z, and peuter knobs
100 feet Brass Wire Cloth
Bent Spouts, assorted sizes
Perforatedti tin sheets;
Copper Riveis and Burs
Bucket Handles;
Mallets expressly for timers use
Stove Backing in papers or by the keg.
C0MsfOCk i BROTHERS.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07
Sky Light
DAGUERREAN GALLERY

male additions 20 his Gsiery he il prepared to take
hkenessc~ ~ every variety and style. inc.ndng Am
hretyIss. Photographs, Glass Picture, Crnyon Da-
guerr-otype ae, &e- equal fe the h-st. and low
lower than any firm ia tb~ city
4lso Landscape and draw nes coYled, and picture
of the sick IT decreased taken ~ short notice.
Picture pu' NJ ia every variety "a styIe regard
iess - the weather, Dud sHssiacttou III an cages
guarantee
III laEres; establishment and only SKY Liohi Gal
lery ~ heekuk. >6 Main st. between ID and 4th
deeod4w b. W. 81 ELL.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE.-The Rev James Harrison Of
Ohio will preach in the first Presbyterian church
next Sabbath al %. o'clock A ", and at 81 p. NJ
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

For Sale.
S0UTH HALF Of the north east quarter of section
- Is in township 81, North of Range 10 West, in
Appanoose county, Iowa, we'll watered. Apply to
LLOYD ID. SIMPSON
Over Post office, keokuk. oct 70 diff
A COMPLETE assortment of Swiss and B,0k
IA Mouslins, Bishop Lawns, Carcenet Cambrics,
Linens, Laces, White Curtains &c. for sale cheap al
Sept. l, 1855. J. d. MINCHELL cos
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

IAKPEIING-A supply of choice patterns and
~ new ,tyleS-for sale ai vevy small adv ance on
Importers prices-at the Gate City Furniture Rooms
1876, Main street. c. :. ABBOTT co
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

At the Gate CITY Furniture Rooms
LSXTENSI0N Tables, Breakfast Dining. Tea and
IL Card Tables, all of best quality and a very ex-
tensive assortment. c. S. ABBOTT 4 co.
noyl6:d6w
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07


nEALEkS in Groceries and Produce, and Forward
IL ing aud Commission Merchants. 5S Main street
between u and IA, hcokuk. Iowa.
Would call the attention Of the citizens Of This cty
and Country Merchants to their large and we'll Sc
lected stock Of Groceries. They have of the lar
gest stocks offered in this place, Of all such
tcles usually kept In Grocery estabiis
and viii sell on the most reasonable terms. They
feel confident from their long experience and de
termination give STREET personal attention 10 bus~
ness, that they wll merit liberal share Of custom.
noy2sdw
A ppLEs.--4oo bb 5 apples Of excellent quality,
\ and great number Of choice favor. for sale by
nov2sd HAMILL co.
L,LOUR. Flour!--Customers can rely upon getting
l. Quincy, Bcntonsport, and Birmingham Fionr
regularly, at os, Main street.
nov2sd HAMILL co.
GOLDEN sYRUP-In kegs and half bbls Bel
~ cher's Sugar House syrup, in kegs and half
bbis Raisins in boxes half boxes and quarters.
nov2sd HAMILL 90.
Sash and Doors.
A GOOD assortment for sale at the Gate City Fur
n niture Rooms, l36 Main staect. They are Of
the best manufacture. G. 5. ABBOTT d co.
HINGLEs.--200 600 besl pine shingles, warrant
~ ed--for sale al the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
lSG Main street. They viii be sold at very low
price for cash nos27d c. 5. ABBOTT co.
L,LCoRING,--A few thousand still Ieft which wi /
i be closed out at bargain. Inquire at the Gate
City Furniture Rooms, l36 Main st.
noy27d c. s. ABBOTT 4 co.
(tARPETiNG.--A supply of choice patterns and
~ ,tylesfor sale az vevy small advance on
Importer pricesat the Gate City Furniture Rooms
1886, Main street. G. :. ABBOTT a co.
nov27d
At The Gate CITY Furniture Rooms
E~XTENS10N Tables, Breakfast, Dining, Tea and
IL Card Tables all Of best quality, and very ex-
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

L>LGORING.--A few thousand still left, which vii
i be closed on, at a bargain. Inquire at the Gate
City Furniture Rooms, l36 Main st.
noy27d G. :. ABBOTT 4 co.
The daily Gate City., 1855-12-07

Ths subacrib r., rroprie-
tors IF the Empire Stove
works. -. La.iis, beg
leave 10 inform stove
DeaIers IN Iowa that hey
have established d branch,
of their house in X cokuk.
where they will keep con.
stanily on hand a large
and well-as ertnd stock
~
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
MORNING MAY 3, 1855.

Canaels for The United States Army.-lt
will be recollectad that by recent act Of
Congress certnin amount wass appropri-
ated to enable the Secretary of War to try
the experiment Of introducing cames on
this continent as beasts OF burden and for
military purposes. AS the Navy Depart
mcnt have occasion to send stores to our
squadron in the Mediterranean, the store
ship Supply, now at the New York yard,
las been selected for this purpose, and on
her return-voyoge will bring the camels.-
This vessel will be commanded by Lieut..
DAVID d. PORTER, of the navy, and will
take out Major WAYNE, an officer Of the
Quartermaster's department of the army, to
purchase the camels and on her homeward
voyage will bring them to the United States.
The vessel will be prepared with all dispatch
for sea. There is no doubt that the expert
ment of introducing camels as beasts of
burden and for military purposes in the
South western part Of the country will
prove entirely Successful Their great en-
durance, ability to carry large budcns, and
the length Of time that they are enabled 10
exist without water will render them val
liable adjunct to the army in the section of
country for which they are intended
Union.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-05-03
liberty and UnIon,, now and forever, one and in.

ofpower, the people, receives too little
consideration -a.days,-that we are
losing that veneration which is undoubtedly
an element of a healthy tone of mind but
those who sit in our high places will de-
grade themselves openly before the world,
as'they have been so ready to do of latei
how can we but fail to lose the faculty
which we are not called upon to use. The
investigation of this committee has been
ridiculous. When il had not to do with
prying into "buck baskets and foul linen"
it concerned itself about turkies, and oyster
sauce, and champagne, and the board bills
of nameless ladies'. II blunder be worse
than crme-and in certain sense and
an important sense it is worse-then the
Legislature of Massachusetts is in a par
lous state for it has blundered ridiculous
ly and has made its shame patent to the
world.-Cour. 9' Eng.