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Egyptian DIsCOvERIEs.--Mr. John B.
Greene, son OF an American banker, has sue
ceeded, notwithstanding the difficulties attend
ant upon the clearing away the Palace of Me-
dnet Harbora, in discovering the celebrated
Egyptian Calendar, of which Champollion
could only copy the first lines. A cast of this
monument was taken on the spot, by means Of
particular kind of composition, photography
not reproducing it properly. Different colos-
sal figures, the upper part of which were only
visible have been now cleared away and
brought to light one of them in excellent pres
ervatiOn shows the features of Ramses ILL.,
and is about nineteen metres high. Mr.. Greene,
in clearing around this colossus was able to
discover and take drawings of the inscriptions
OF the pylOne or grand portal erected between
the two courts; and he has also proved the ex-
istence of pavement in granite which proba-
bly, covered the whole court, and above which
rose a passage which appears to have led into
second court The excavations of Mr..
Greene which have just completely made known
one OF the most important edifces of Pharaoic
Egypt,w by the numerous inscriptions which
they furnish, throw fresh light on different
points of Egyptian philolsgy.
MILK PROBLEN.--In the republic of letters
we sometimes meet with some specimens of the
Scientific Burlesque so grotesquely amusing,
that the wisest heads can hardly help laughing
at them. The London Punch has had MANY
examples of this kind. some of which gave
grave offence to learned professors and other
officers of the Learned Societies. The follow
ing is good:
eff n inches of snow give three inches of
water, how much milk will COW give when
ted on Ruta-Baga turnips?
Answers Mnltiply the flakes of snow by
the hairs in the cows tail-tbeu divide the
product by turnip; add q pound of chalk,
and the sum will be the answer!'
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f O u N ID !

OWNER WANTED, for a small sorrel MULE. IA
~ ken up on the Goth inst. Said Mule has a black
stripe down the back and over shoulders had Short
piece Of rope around his neck. The owner will please
prove property and pay charges to
J. w. BASS Il co.
Aug. 22, lo55-dtf Lower LANDING
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COMMERCIAL.

BOARD OF TRADE. .-.
OFFICERS: q
w. r. MARSHALL = President
THOMAS FOSTER Vice President.
D. W. WALkEk Secretary.
A. II. CATHCART- Treasurer
DIRECTORS:
w. r. Marshall T. NJ Marshall, w. E. IIunt,
Alex. Rey, G. T. Whitney, s. w. Walker,
A. T. Chamblin, A. 8. Elfelt, A. L. Larpent eur
David Day, Isaac Markiey, CIV. Turnbull
" Communications should be addressed to the Sec
rotary. Directors the first and third Tuesdays
of each month. Board meets first Wednesday of each
month.
st. Paul Markets.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE
The following list of rates at which foreign bank
notes and exchange bought and sold for
the PIONEER daily by Messrs. BORUP Il CAKES Bankers
and Exchange Dealers, Saint Paul.
Exchange on New York Observation-Disclosures. "a cent
On St Louis Observation-Disclosures. Ia =
On Chicago. .................. So
Eastern Exchange bought at par for currency.
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L. o s II (!

NFOkMATlON wanted, of Charles L. Meier a Ter
L man, supposed to be lost, on the 18th June last.
Description is as follows Is about middle age, and
ABOUT ieet inches in height has lost the fore finger
give notice where the said Charles L. Meier is or bring
MN TO Farribault Post Office, Rice county, NJ. T., will
have their expenses paid. 49,.
July 25, 1855. WIN DIR
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DISSOLUTION.

THIS day dissolved by mutual consent, the copartner
L ship existing between !. =. Newton and j. W. Nc
Combs, in constructing the Mendoza Section of the Waba
sha W and Mendoza Government Road
Up. NEWTON,
J. VI. McCOMBS
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STOLEN OR STRAYEn.

NROM the subscriber, residing Mr.. Sargent's farm
= about one mile and half from st. Paul, three
Mich Cows One had on bell, and spotted with
white in the forehead and the hips red ON each side
OF her belly One was light red color, and the other
dark color, both old cows. These strayed away
about fortnight since. Whoever will return the said
cows, or give information where they may be found
Will receive reward of $40, by giving same or
turning them to Mr.. Edward Rice.
st. Paul. Aug, 2. lS55-w3t TERENCE O,NEJIJ
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From the Hon Thomas Benton Senator from Missouri
WASHINGTON CITY, June % lS43
Levi Dolbear, Esq.-Sr-Considering a good hand
writing to be not only accomplishment, but means
OF success to engaged in business greatly
paud your mertorious exertons to improve the chrog
raphy OF the age. gentleman, or lady either, who
writes badly, never writes willingly, and consequently
often fail to write when they should and when thew do
write it is done at the last haste and i'm
patience and consequently with faults of all kinds often
committing and inuring both the writer the cause
which he advocates Wishing you every in your
laudable undertakings, remain yours, respectfully
THOS. II. BENTON
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ThermOmetrtcal Record for 1855.
KEPT by MOKToN PACE, Druggists, Third st.. 81 Po,J
RECEIPTS, &c.

RECEIPTS, &c.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Time and Tide, Roberts, Galena.
DEPAATED. .......
Steamer Golden Era, Atchison, Galena.
&c Time and Tide, Roberts. up river.
III OFF TODAY.
Steamer J. B. Gordon No. 2, up river
Z" Black Hawk, Maxwell, up river.
DUE TODAY. .rlutl
Steamer War Eagle, Harris, Galena.
GO Excelsior, Ward, St. Louis. ....-... ..
GO James Lyon, ST. Louis.
&c Luella, Boyce, Galena. ....a
g H. 8. Allen, Fairman, Minnesota river.
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DOLBEAR'S WRITING AND BOOK.
KEEPING ACADEMY,

HVEK the Store OF MARSHALL 4 Co, on WabashaW
~ street, will be kept open the entire year Hours of
attendance from Z to IL A. NJ, and from to p. NJ
BY his system better business hand is acquired in two
weeks than by the old method in years.
All cramping of the hand is entirely removed and the
pupil enabled to write with freedom pdty
DOlbearsS Science of Penmanshfp.
For sale at his rooms.
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ATLANTA MONEY.

YN.EXANDER REY will take any onantitv of Att ANT.
bANA BILLS in payment for old debts and will re-
ceve TO any amount current sales at his warehouse
Lower levee. Nov. "a, 1854
nOv24tf AIEYANnER REY
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INFORMATION WANTED.

II WILLIAM p. THOMAS, who left st. Louis for
~ Galena, Dubuque and st. Paul on the gath May
last, and has not been heard from since. The young
man was about Is years Of age, fair complexion, light
nair and eyes, had spot in eye Any Information
or Jno. J. Thomas Beevile, ILL.,, will be thankfully
received. Aug. J7.3tw
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Steamer J. B. Gordon No. 2, up river.
'' Black Hawk, Maxwell, up river.
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AME into the enclosure of the subscriber at the hou
~ of Mr.. Iafave, near Pigs Eye, on Wednesday the
18th inst, HORSE, of red color, black name and
TAIL with white in the forehead and white snot
on the left fore foot the fetlock Joint Said horse
had no shoes at the time he was found 'i''7
Aug. 90, 1S55dlt w3t FRANCIS ROTTEA
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Al. LARPENTEUR,
WHOLESALE GROCER & COMMISSION
MERCHANT,

NEW YORK-OFFICE NO. IS WALL STREET
las Cash Capital of $500, 900, and will insure
Ill Buildings, Merchandise and Personal Property
against loss or damage by Fire. ,r &. -
WILLIAM v. BRADY president
GEORGE T. HOPE, secretary. 'e''oe"'
Applications for Insurance upon Dwelling Houses and
PERSONAL property, can be made 20
Aug ~, l655-dtf JOHN s. PRINCE
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08

This remedy nd- Won Iu. its,It such nOtoricty
for lis cures Of every variety Of Pulmonary dis
case, that Is entirely unnecessary 10 recount the
evidences Of its virtues in any community where
it has been Employed. So wide is its field of use
iuiu"-s. and SO numerous the cases of its cures
that aim st every section Of the country ahounds
in persons publicly known, who have been rest orcd
from alarming and even desperate diseases Of the
lungs from IFS s-p When once tried iIs superior
~ over every OthCr medicine of lis kind is too
apparent 10 escape observation, and where its viz
Nos a. known, The public no longer hesitate What
auj.lote 10 employ for he distressing and danger
ous affections Of thc pulmonary organs which are
incident 10 Gus, innate. Anduot only in rormida-
bic attacks upon the lungs. bat for Tie milder yari-
cues OF Colds Coughs, Hoarseness. &C., and for
Children, II is the p.casancst and safest medicine
that can bc obtained.
As It has long been in constant use throughout
this section, we need not do more than assure the
people It's quality is keptu up to the best that il ever
has been. and that The genuine article is sold by
q. HENDERSON, Glasgow; POWELL & Co.. Cam
bridge; j. j. CUNNINGHAM, keytesvillC; W. Il.
sTELsoN, Fuyotto; HAGBY 4 Co., Roanoke; /. V.
HARDY, HuntsvilIe; J. ". TUCkrR. Carrollor;
BANNArD, ADAMS * PECK, 81. Louis; and all
druggists. Oct lin.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08
Autobiography Independent Packet.
go B EN- BOLT lg saa.5s
REGULAR,
Sc. Louis aud 81. Joseph Line.

III HUNTS sIIhU NJ OUSVTFI NEHHs
rlNH1S Elegant. new and light draughi passenger
/ boat. htvirg been purchased for the above
trade. and put IN complete order, VIII remain in the
river during the entire season. She is an
INDEPENDENT, ANTI-woyoToLY HoAT,S q"
and ldoks to an Independent Anti Monopoly COM
munity for support, pledgng on the part of her
officers, promptness and fidelity, with fair dealing
in al seasons.
The carrying capacity of the Ben Bolt is une-
quullod and shippers may rely on her taking freight
in airy stage OF water. Her passenger acdolnmo-
datons are inferior TO no boat in the trade; in short
the great desideratums, for first class Missouri
river boat, Brightness Of draught, carrying capac-
ity. speed, and Passenger convenicnccs) are hap
ply and successfully Blended. For freight or pas
sage apply ON board, orto
June IL. MANSON & BARTuoLow, Agents.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08
Nutmeg Trees in California

The Calaveras Chronicle giyaythe fol-
lowing description Of nutmeg tree recent
ly discovered in that section Of country, and
which is said to be very abundant. 1t say:
We were recently shown, BY Mr.. John
Hanson, a branch taken from tree OF the
nutmeg species, containing cluster Of the
fruit the number ofseven. The tree from
which these nuts were taken, was discoy-
cred short time since by a man engaged i'll
working on the NIokeIumne Hill ,'ume, shout
fifteen miles distant. There are two trees
standing near to each other, very nearly o!
the same size, supposed to be about thirty
feet in height, and the trunks two in diane
ter. In appearance they closely resemble
trees found in the torrd zones, shooting up
in single stem a distance Of twenty feet
before giving Off any branches. The leaves
are Of the most beautiful deep green on the
upper side, lighter on the under, are mar
row, about two or three inches in length,
and are arranged alternately upon loot-stGlks
from foot TO foot and halt in length
1t is q difficult matter to determine by Hhat
chance these trees should, in the first place,
have found their way so lar from their ma
tive cline: and most strange it is how they
survive the frosts Of this, for it has ever
been supposed that they were indigenous at
tho torrid zones. The nutmcgs Of commerce
are procured from the East India Islands
principally from the MoIuccoa group
When mature, they are subjected 10 pro-
cess of duration, whereby they are deprived
of the power of terminating, As they are
easily propsgated from ihe seed, persons
having gardens or grounds would be rewar-
ded by procuring the fruit az soon as it Is
matured, and treating it in the same manner
as The peach, Or any nber Of The nursery
seeds.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08

ENVY.
"Charity e.vieth not."-1 Con, vhi. !.
Are others happier than ourselves?
With grcateriliss endowed?
Bear they, as journeyine on lite's way,
Than US, a Tighter load?
Possess they more Of heavenly joy,
And love, and peace divine?
Around them do Gods promises
IN richer glory shine?
Let chai.y preserve or hearts
From Envy's dark control,
Aud free us from the baneful power
Which foully blights the soul;
And let our aspirations rise
To Him who hcaretl prayer,
= That, like unto our fellows, We
His precious gifts may share.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08

VIRGINIA American CoHvEHTIog. The
State Convention Of the American party in
Virginia, held at Lynchburg, adjourned sane
die on Saturday evening. Resolutions fully
endorsing The Philadelphia platform, parAc-
ularly tie section relating 10 slavery, and
recommending to the American party i'll
Virginia open organization, were unani-
morsly adopted. The action of the Cony en-
ton, in affirming that the 9Th section Of the
Philadelphia platform is not intended TO ex-
clude a citizen from political station on ac-
count Of his religious faith, unless para
mount allegiance 10 foreign potentate be
reserved, has already been stated. ReSoIu-
tions, recommending that the nominations
for President and Vice President Of the
United States, should be postponed TO a pc
riud not later than the lst of June; that an
American Mass Meeting be held in Rich
mond on the 3lst, and that Conventions be
held in each Congressional District for tn,
purpose Of sending delegates to the Nation
al convention.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08
FALL SUPPLY OF LUMBER.
Canada Lun7Io CT,
050.0 0O

very superior and select Si1ingfcs, from Chi-
cago. i half and quarter bundles These. with
my stock on hand, Of Allegheny Shingles, makes
my stock in this ljrc very complete. am also
receiving large TO my stock Of white Pine
and Poplar LATHS. The White Pine Iaths Of
different qualities and price, accordingly. from 81
to 81 80 per N. Poplar Laths from 3 to 50 %
depending on the quantity wanting. Afu'l supply
of DOORS, SASH and BLINDS constantly on
hand. Also, LIME. CEMENT, and PLASTER
OF PARIS. ! wlil make liberal deduction 10
dealers in Lumber or amy other article in my line,
who buy TO sell again. Orders enclosing the cash
ed 10. j. II. WHITE.
Lumber Yard corner of Third and Vine streets.
opposite ;o the city Hotel. and corner Of Brol4.
way and O'Faon streets, S.. Louis, Mo.
augig-cA Republic u-S5.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08

JtIiN Il. AAltcCR.
GLASGOW. June II, 1865.
WASTEu-Dry Hides. EscswaN. Feathers. Flax
Seed, Dried Fruit. old Copper Brass and Pew
ter, winch will ne taken IN exchange for work or
goods or the cash paid, at Market rates. Give
the 4 call, whether you want 10 luy orsoll.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08
SPRING ARRANGEMENT 1855

Ia SSs- u --LakA. Ed
MONDAY PACKET FOR WESTON.
A. The NEW, light draught passenger
GENOA, THRocKMoRToN, Master.
VIII leave 81. Lonis every alternate Monday, for
Weston, Fort Teavcnworth, Kansas, Independence
Liberty, Richfed, SibIcy, Camden, Wellington,
Lexington and all points below.
The GaDna having fine accommodations for pas
sengcrs and freight, reasonable share Of the pat
ronagc Of the public is respectfully solicited.
mh22. MANSON II BATHROOM, Agents.
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a-4-@-
STAY WITH US.
BIT rRAScrs pRown.

II-'a -
How swiftly the days are goingl-
We dreampt of the new-opened leaves,
When some said the roses were blowing,
And now they are binding the shcaves.
On, on, sweeps the march that for ever
The roses and corn-mil restore:
To the hill side, the glen and the river,
They come-but we know them no more.
Sweet Summertime, grant us yet longer
To shake off the dust Of the towns:
Give us time 10 grow wiser and stronger
BY studies in woods and on downs,
Let us see but your skirts in the meadows,
Your smiles in the far-away blue,
Till the souls that are dwelling with shadows
Come out to the sunshine and you.
We have not grown rich without reason,
We have not grown poor without hope,
We have not made market and season
The uppermost bounds of our scope.
The lore of the wild flower and fairy
Still charms, as it charmed us in youth,
From mor,als our trust learns 10 vary,
But never from nature and truth.
Perchonce we are not what YOU knew us,
In hauuts where the woolbne yet climbs;
The care of the world have come tous,
We have met with hard tasks and hard
times.
And. oh. but the lights have waned slowl 8
Away from the heart and the brain,
Since they left off their faith and their folly
To look after greatness and gain.
We know there is trade in the city,
We know there is war in the East,
And if neither wealthy Or witty,
We know there are taxes at least,
But morning still puppies the highlands,
Aud suns in golden light set,
Though our days standlike dcsolate islands;
Sweet Simmer time, stay with usyet.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08
JEW ELRY. JFWELRY!
HENRY w. HgsFNG,

~ Would respectfully announce 10 the cti-
:, /. zcu- OF Howard county, That with am eypc-
ricuce Of 10 years in This community, he has again
opened a large and splendid assortment Of
Fine Gold and Silver Watches,
Clocks, Casters, Bredslpms, Rings, Accordoons
Flutes, fine gold neck and Fob Chaius. SpectacIcs
SC, &c.
silver Table and Tea spoons.
Toys for children, Razors and Strops, fine Cloth
Brushes. See.
r15- Watches and Clocks repaired; all articles
warranted.
Grateful for The patronage Of former friends he
confidently expects, by strict attention TO his bust
ness. 10 receive that Of the entire public.
"a" shop at Smith S Maughs Drug Store.
Fayettc. May {. 1900
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-11-08
II. BA1Ele n BROTHER,
MANUFACTURERS OF
MARBLE, TOMB G GRAVE STONES,

GlHSgOVy, fAO.
RESPECTFULLY announce 20 the public
IL thatthey are prepared to fiji all orders for
TOnsb and Grave stones
with dispatch, in any style desired, either as 10
shaue lettering, or design. They will use none
but the best material, and warrant satisfaction
both as 10 work and prices,
e. GRIND STONES, of superior grit, of all
sizes. on hand for sale cheap.
IN Printers Imposing Stones, Door and Win
dow stills and Caps done 10 order; and IN short,
ANYTHING IN the stone-cuttng line
Gz57 Ordersrespe ctfully solicited, andprompt-
~ liIled.
NOTICE.--We have no TRAVELLING AGENT
make no contracts but with us, and you may
rely on prompt fulfllment and honest work.
March 10, 1855, y. l. BRO
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-03-28
CURIOUS BLUNDERS.

Columbus sailing to America, thought
he was discovering passage to China, or
Cathay. Even after it became known
that new continent had been discovered
instead Of an old one revisited, geogra-
piers labored under mary curious and err
roneous impressions. America, beyond
its sea-coast, was shrouded in mystery,
and what lay beyond, men could only con
lecture.
1t was thought that a great Southern
continent lay just off Cape Horn, adven-
turous mariners for centuries Kept lip the
pursuit oft until, at last, they ran against
abe icy boundary at the south pole. The
French missionaries of Canada, who first
explored the Mississippi, thought it emp
tied into the Cuff of California, and
dreamed Of reaching China upon its wa
tiers! This fact is perpetuated by the
name of La Chine, given to locality near
Montreal, from which point the good faith
ers were to start.
in paper recently read by him, before
the New York Geographical and Statisti-
cal Society, called attention to many OF
these curious blunders, as laid down on
the early maps
America was at first presented as q
peninsula Of Asia, mixed up and joined
with parts Of Japan, China, &c. Maps
were shown in which China is in the clos
est neighborhood to Mexico, on which the
Great Rio Colorado of California takes
its source in Siberia, and where tie Tar
tars and their Eorses camels are represen
ted about the Rocky Mountains. \ Chi
nese was also shown with his yellow shoes
and trowsers, and pointed bonnet, stand
ing upright in the midst Of the Appalach
ian mountains and not far from him the
portrait Of an elephent. This latter fea
ture was not so far wrong, for certainly
" the elephant" has been extensively seen
in this country.
But by degrees, as geographical know
ledge improved, America was diSjointed
from Asia, Japan kept on the march tc
the West, and the Tartars, Chinese and
elephants were dismissed to their several
homes.
1t is a curious fact that on maps Of the
world made before the discovery of Ame
ca, fabulous island, called Antlla. is put
down, in which may be seen the first dawn
of America itself On some old maps a
bridge across Behrlng' Strait is laid down
upon which is written-" Over this bridge
the ten lost tribes marched from Asia to
America"
The Arab geographers styled the At;
Iaftie ocean the = Matters Of Darkness.
From this darkness how much light has
been evolved in the course of a few cen
turtles. Portland transcript.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-03-28
EATING FAST.

Napoleon was very fast eater. At a
grand concert at the Ttilleries, from the
moment he and his guess sat down, till the
coffee was served, not more than forty
three or four minutes elapsed. They we're
then bowed out WithNapoleon, the mo-
ment appetite was felt,it was necessary
that it should be satisied; and his estab-
lishment was so Arranged that in all pla-
ces, and at all hours, Chi kens, outlets, and
coffee might be FORTHCOMING at word
This habit of eating fastand carelessly is
supposed to have paraIyhd Napoleon on
two of the most critical events of his life
the battles of BorodIno and Leipsie,
which he might have CONVERTED into deci-
sive influential victories by pushing his
advantages as he was wont. On each Of
these occasions, he is known to have been
suffering from indigestibh. On the third
day Of Dresden, too, theGerman novelist
Hoffman, who was preent in the town,
asserts that the EmpeIar would have
done much more than heidi, but for the
effects Of a shoulder ofmuton stuffed with
onions.