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FOR SALE OR RENT,

TIME following valuable property, II to 8
4 miles west of Chesapeake City Locks:
A STEAM SAW MILL, of from 80 to 40
horse power, in good working order, situate
on Tide Water, 8 miles west Of the canal
locks at Chesapeake City, Md, and half way
between Philadelphia and Baltimore, will be
be sold for ST., 900. Tenfs I CASH or Rent
ed for ST 500 per annuni, payable quarterly.
This mill is in the nGighhorhood or r. hite
Oak, and other valuable timber, and ONLY
about 90 miles from the lumber market at
Port Deposit.
ALSO SALE,
TRUCK FARMS u LOTS, Of from acre
and less, to 5. 10, 25 and 80 acres, adjoining
said mill property, and only about J ttiilcs
west of the canal locks as Chesapeake City;
they front on navigable water, or OH avenues
100 feet wide. Terms, cash for each purchase
amounting to $50 and less; cash between
$50 and 5000; and 10th cash for each pur-
chase amounting to more than $500; the re-
mandcr to be paid in in six equal year.y pay
mcnts thereafter, with interest.
The soil is principally sandy loan, and
suitable for raising Strawberries, peaches,
grapes. grass, grain, &C., and is especially
valuable for raising early vegetables, as all pro-
duce can be sent daily to the New York, Phil
adelphia, Havre de Grace and Baltimore
markets, by steam boats and other vessels,
which pass through the premises, and at a less
cost, Per basket, bnshel or barrel, than from
farms only to back Of Camden or West
Philadelphia. Apply to the subscriber ON the
premises. JOHN RANDEL, jR:
EorE.-If this property is not disposed Of
by Wedncsday, The 18Th Of May, then, that por-
ton of it (about $50 to $50 acres,) which lies
only about Il to miles off the canal locks at
Chesapeake City, will at O'Clock of that
day be offered for sale at venduc, at The Court
House in Elkton, in lots to suit purchasers.
An unincumbered and indisputable title will
be given. JOHN RANDEL, JR.
Apr II 5w
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Samuel Lowry,
VS. Circuit Court for &C.
Ann Mcdonnell, ell county; in Chancery
and James IIodgson
ORDERED, That the sale made and re-
" ported by George Earle and John A. j..
Creswcll, Trustees for the sale OF the Real
Estate mentioned in the proceedings in this
cause, be ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown, on or be-
fore the first day of June next, provided a
copy Of this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Cecil county, once week
for one month before the first day of May tic 1t
The Report states the amount of sales to be
$Gi0. II. II. MITCHELL, elk.
True copy. Test,
II. II. MITCHELL,
March 81, 1855 I'm Clerk.
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a NEW REApER.-A leht mtlatto married
woman is giving private rehcarsals in Pl.ila-
dclphia. previous to her appearance in public
as reader of the poets, la Fanny kcmblc
Butler, Miss Kimberly and others. The pa
pers say she evidently possesses some abil-
ity,
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DISSOLUTION.

TNHE Co.Partnorship heretofore existing
L under the firm Of Wilmer Il Davis, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Either
partner is fully authorized to settle the &C
counts, and use the name OF the firm in the
settlement Id its business.
EDWIN WILMER,
JAMES A. DAVIS.
Port Deposit, March 81, 1855 Sw
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B R E A ..

OWING TO the present high price OF Flour
" l am compelled to raise the price of
bread to five cents loaf. Flour has raised
in much greater proportion than that. When
ever l can afford it | will again put down the
price. SAMUEL ESTES,
Elktcn, April II Baker.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. April 1.-The bill re-
pealing tavern licenses passed the Senate,
by Is to IA. 1t prohibits tho
granting Of licenses after the first of July, but
does not Interfere with the existing licenses.
1t has since passed the House and is now the
law
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ROAD NOTICE.

RUAD NOTECE.
TllE subscribers having been appointed
l. by the County Commissioners of Cecil
county examiners" to examine and deter
mine whether the interests of the public re-
quirc the opening of u Public Road for which
the necessary advertisement and petition
have been made, as follows:
"From Hiram Taylor's Saw Mill to the
Octoraro Bridgc at Rowlandsville:-
Hereby give notice to rhe citizens of Cecil
county and all other persons interested, that
they will meet on the line of the proposed
road, so petitioned for, on SATURDAY, the
18th day of May next, and proceed to the
di scharge Of the duties which devolve upon
them by the aforesaid appointment
JOHN D. MICHENER,
JOHN SWISHER,
LLOYD BALDERSTON,
April IA, 1855 5w Examiners.
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The LANCASTER COUNTY BANK. Mr.. Vim.
l.. PEPPER, First Teller in the Lancaster Coun-
~ Bank, has been elected Cashier, in the
place Of Mr.. Il. D. Carson, deceased.
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Valuable Farm at Private Sale.

TNHE undersigned will sell at Private Sale,
l. tract of highly improved Land, contaih-
ing 70 ACRES, with fair proportion Of TIM
Der, and we'll watered. All the necessary
buildings in good repair.
1t is situated in the best portion of Cecil
county, Nd, near where the Phila. l. BALTIC.
Central Railroad will pass.
For further particulars call on, or address
the subscriber, post paid, at Rising Sim p. q.
Cecil county, Md. JESSE A. KIRK.
Rising Sun, March 10 Pms
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CJ-The celebrated race horse Lexn nton
won the twenty thousand dollars mattel.
against time, on Monday, at New Orleans
He ran four mile race in seven minutes and
nineteen seconds, the quickest time ever
made by horsellesh.
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N E W OPENIN e.
JUST OPENED, AT
WILLIAM TORRERT,S.

VERY rich styles of LADIES' DRESS
' GOODS.-Silk, Linen and White Goods;
brown and bleached Sheetings, Domestic
Plaids, Summer wears, &C., comprising in all,
one of the BEST assortment Of Goods evor
before offered in the town Of Elkton.
April TT
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CJTwo of the rolling mills Of Mr.. Dupont,
in Delaware, blew up on Friday last, but &C.
casioncd no serious damage.
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DS-Thc know-nothing ticket for council
men at 1Iagerstown, Nd, was elected, on
Monday, by 1913 majority.
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NOn the White Mountains in New
Hampshire the snow is said to be still six
(, ct deep.
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Cg-Sales of oats have been made in New
York, it is stated, at 81 cents per bushel, for
Crimca
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SURVEYING.

TIME subscriber having resumed his.form-
Il er business of Surveying and Convey.
anCing, promises to accommodate all who de-
sire to patronizo him. JOHN JANNEY.
Elkton, Md, APR 7tf
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F. ii. SMITH,
Port Monnaie, Pocket Book,
AND
Dressing Case Manufacturer,

N. ". Cor. Of Fduth : Chestnut Sts.,
PHILADELPHIA
A LWAYS ON HAND, a large and varied assort-
n ment of Port Mcnhaies. Pocket Books, Bank
ers Cases, Note Holders, Port Folios. Portable
Desks Dressing Cases, Work Boxes, Cabas, Tray
cling Bags, Backgammon Boards, Ches. Mon,
Pocket Memorandum Books, Cigar Cases, &c.
Also. general as sortmcnt of FRENCH, EN-
GLISII and GERMAN FANCY GOODS.
Fine Pocket Cutlery, Razors, Razor Strops and
Gold Pens, Wholesale, Second and Third Floors.
Mar 81 ly F. II. SMITH
N. Bon the receipt of ST. Superior G old Pen
will be sent to any part of the United States, by
mail;-describing pen. thus. medium, hard or soft
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CJ-Jos. P. Comegys declines tho appoint
ment OF Associate Judge of the Superior
Court in Delaware,
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THE CECIL WIG,
is PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,
BY =. Z. RICKETTS,.
TERMS.-S2.o 90 year, in advance.

BY =. Z. RICKETTS,.
TERMS.-S2. 90 a year, in advance.
ESQ, il not paid advance.
800. for clubs of Five.
800, for clubs of Ten.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding a
square will be published three times for one
uoll!r; AMI twenty five cents Cor each suisse.
qaont ms ,rtion; longer ones in the same pro-
portion. C. Twelve lines BREWER, or space
eIntl to that make asqutrn. Advertisements
published quarterly, sGni-annually or yearly
at moderate Rates. Advertisements sent with
cut the number of times they are to be insert
al bclng stated will BE- continued until forbid
and charged according to the shove rates.
CJ-No paper discontinued until all arrcar-
ages are paid.
u single copies of the paper, FIVE cents.
EF-V. b. PALMER, the American News
paper Agent, is the only authorized .7geht for
This paper in the cities of Boston, New York
and Philadelphia, and is duly empowered to
take advertisements and subscriptions at tho
rates as required Ivy us His receipts will be
regarded as payments His Offices are Boston
Scollay's Buildings Nrm York. Tribune Build
ings; PhHadeiphia, N. W. corner of Third and
Chestnut streets.
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Fur SALE.

TTIESTNUT POSTS.-Thc subscriber has
" for sale, between and thousand Ches-
nut Posts, which can be delivered at the Elk
ton depot, ifrequircd.
Mar stiff V. L. BENNETT.
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FARM OF 81 ACRES,

adjoining the above, divided into fields,
with Wafer in each. This land is in high
state of cultivation, having had 100 bushels
of lime to the acre within the last 7 years, and
produced last year 90 bushels Of coin and rs
bushels Of wheat per acre.
There is good Dwelling House, Barn and
Spring-housc on this property. 1t is within
A miles of Elkton by the Plank Road. The
situation pleasant and healthy.
Any person DESTROYS of purchasing would
do well to call early, as such property is rare.
ly in the market.
The mill. machinery, and farm will be sold
together, or separately, to suit purchasers.
JAMES McCAULEY, Agent,
Apr If Near Eltton, ND.
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Will You Take Notice

Will You Take Notice?
TNHAT the undersigned, offer for sale, a
l. stock of
LUMBER, P.AILINGS, L.3THS,
SHINGLES, NAILS, PLOWS, C.4ST'.
INGS, SILT, FISH, FLOUR, PL.aS-
TER, MEXICAN IND PERUVIAN
GU.qNO, &c. Also purchase GRAIN and
PRODUCE at liberal prices, pay cash on
delivery, for grain, either at Winners Point,
Georgetown, or auy good landing on the Sas,
safras or adjacent rivers, where they can con-
venicntly ship by steamboat or vessel-and
after noticing the above announcement, will
you, with disposition to practice economy,
call and ascertain if it will not contribute to
your interest to trade with
WILMER 4 FORD.
Winners Point, mar "a tf
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w A NTED.
NEW SPRING GOODS.

ECST OPENED very superior lot Of Dry
- Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Qucenswarc,
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, and Ready
made Clothing. A. j. SCOTT.
Elkton, Apr IA.
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CSMr. soule, it is said, is about to pub
sh a book in relation to his Spanish mission.
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MAR KITE.

Liverpool, Tuesday Evening, Mrrch IT,
BreadStufs-Tho market generally is I'M
changed. Flour-Thcre has been hnt little
speculative demand, and the mark ct is wholly
unchanged. Western Canal Flour Ais 42s
new Sos 50s: Philadelphia and Baltimore
43s 4i-ncw sos a 4ls: Ohio AS 45s.
wheat-whtc, | Is 10d l2s cd; red los Cd a
lis 3D.. Corn is steady andprices UNCHANGED
White. As a AS; yellow, 42s Cd 43s
mixed COM, 12S Cd; yellow and mixed Corn
are finn, but white is depressed and Il shade
lower.
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VALUABLE
COTTON FACTORY
AND MACHINERY, FOR SALE.

TIME subscriber will sell at private sale,
IL the Cotton Mill situated on the Big Elk
Creek, - miles from Elkton, Md, with rs
Acres Of Land,
6 Dwellings and Saw hill. attached.
The Factory Building is IS by SO feet, three
stories high, and is fitted up with machinery
of the latest and most approved kinds, con
sisting Of Picker, l spreadcr, Drawing
frame, 4 thirty inch Cards with rail road head =,
Specders, | Sp6oler, 9 DanfUrth frames,
jerks Spinning frame, Mules, 500 spndles
each; Power Warping-mill, 20 Twilled
Power Looms, (Jenk's make Tabular
SlIam-b boiler for sizing, and heating mill,
size -trougin. and Furnace for drying warps,
Balng Press, polished shafsing and pulles,
with belts in good order
The Big Elk is large stream with fall Ct
ahnut Ii frGt A lsa tho
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ARRIVAL OF THE WASHINGTON
4 Bays H.afcr.

Tia Iicnho Conference unsdtisfactoru--Ncw
Conditions proposed iy the Allies Disagreed
HE 10 Rassia- Rep"ise Of the Russians wita
Great Loss, &c.
The Washington arrived at New York on
Thursday with dates to the 2Slh ult.
The proceedings Of the Vienna Conference
appear TO be unsatisfactory. The allies do
int insist on the destruction of Scbastopol,
hut propose other conditions dsaerceable to
Russia.
1t was understood that the conference had
agreed upon the first two points, and that
the critical third point OF which the question
ofptacc or war Turns was under consdcra-
ton and would occupy several days. The
demolition of Selastopol would not he dcman-
dcd. On the other hand another dispatch
says:--"All conjecture as to the results is
idle"
According to information received from
tlcs,rtcrs, tic Emperor's death had not been
promulgated in Scbastopol.
Omer Hacha arrived at the allied camp on
the 18th. and OIL the 18th the Russians
rpcned fire from the nights of Balaklava, but
the English, assisted by General Kouys.
routcd them.
On the 18th, the Russians attacked the
Ni't iiilc VI liiS Utlt NcIc ullNcll DuCh
with great loss.
On the 18th the Turkish cavalry at Eupa-
toria made sor,ic, but were rcpulscd.
On the 18th three battnlionS of Zouavcs
attacked the nov Russian rodoubts before
Srb&stolol, but were driven back with great
loss.
On the night of the 18th the French troops
carried tic line of ambuscadcs occupied by
the Russian sharpshootcls, and at Tie same
time the Russians made sortic, but they
wtre rIllstd.
Preparations continued to be made at Con-
stan'lnorle to receive Napoleon.
France agrees to send 5000 additional
troops to the Crimea, after the close of the
Vienna conference, provided England will
furnish the means of conveyance.
The total effective Russian army in the
Cr;mca is one hundred and fifteen thousand.
Tic position Of the allies is now complete
~ shut in by an enclosure of formidable en-
trrnclmcnts, cNtcndicg to the heights of
Ba"kIava. Important events are shortly
anticipated. The condition of the troops was
improving.
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.

THE subscribers having this day ssociated
Il. themselves under the firm of Staples K
Cantwell, will continue the business of Stove,
Tin 4 Sheet Iron mandatory, in all its va
rious branches, at the old stand, where they
will be happy to see their friends and ac-
quaintances and the public generally, and
supply them with every description of Stoves,
Tin, Copper Sheet Iron Ware, on the most
pleasing terms, Of the best materials, and
made in workmanike manner.
EDWARD w. STAPLES,
Apr JOSEPH p. CAETWELL.
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Dissolution of Co.PartnershiD.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween the subscribers, under the name of
Boulder Il Mcfarland, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, Levi l.. Boulder retiring
from the firm. All persons indebted to the
late firm are respectfully solicited to make
payment to Richard Mcfarland, who is alone
authorized to receive tho amounts due said
firm, and in whose hands the books and &C.
counts are placed for collection.
LEVI l.. BOULDEN,
RICHARD MCFARLAND.
Chesapeake City, March ~, 1855,
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TAKE NOTICE,

THE BOOKS OF POOLE Il SEWALL
l. having been placed in my hands for set
Element, all persons indebted to said firm arc
hereby notified to call and settle their &C.
counts. RICHARD GRASON,
Mar 81 st Attorney at Law.
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10OO YDS. OF FANCY AND MOURN
lLUU ING PRlNTS.-Maddcr colors, to
be sold at 81 cts pei yard, by
Apr IA WIN. TORBERT.
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ELKTON RESTAURANT,
you want to find the placo to get CHEZ
DINNERS, call at tho
ELKTON RESTAURAST.

LIN lUN AESlAVhANlj
TT you want to find the place to get CHEAP
l. DINNERS, call at tho
ELKTON RESTAURANT,
whore you can got OYSTERS at all times and at
the shortest notice. served UP In the following
ways
FRIED,
STEWED,
ROASTED, or
RAW, 70. cts.
Coffee, with Ham and Eggs. Is:
Coffee, with Chicken and Rolls, 1877 "
Tea, with Chip-beef and Rolls, l2i "
Also, always on hand good assortment of
Confectionery:
Oranges, Prunes Candies all kinds,
Lemons, Raisins, English alnuts
Figs Almonds, Ground Nuts.
Cordial and Lemon Syrup, by the bottle
Spices of all kinds, by retail Fine CAKES
always on hand and baked TO order
ICE CREAM
Away kept in season
Don't forget the riacS. Elktot Restaurant, on
Main Street, in the Elkton Arcade. next door to
tho office of Cecil Wing, and also noxt door to j.
B. Ash's now Store ENOCH CROUCH
April l4-,f
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TAKE NOTICE.

vTyHE BOOKS OF BROWN l. FOARD
l. having boon placed in my hands for set
Element, all persons indebted to said firm,
whether upon note or account, are notified
to call and settle the same without delay.
RICHARD GRASON,
Mar 81 st Attorney at Law.
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SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

THE S1E1HER LADY WILMER;
An CAPT. WILLIAM
A-lCa>rWl WILSON. Having
Hejasi;;:;s.TSSai been put in thorough
0.ss7kSRaaE9 repair, and !catiy IT,
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-09-08
Ea's, les.sli esv s.ss



C. He HP CLIO FHIFG ST0 r e.
E7sHE Bndsrsignea has The. largest, best and
= most complete ASSIGNMENT Of al kinds Of
READY MAZE CLOTHING,
Of the latest and most aprzsyedstyles, of excel
lent material and well made, whicahs offersto
sell, cheaper than was ever heard Of.
We can show you all styles Of Frock, Dress
and Sack Coats, Vests and Pants Of every style,
fashion and color. Summer Goats in ENDLESS
vARrETY: Every description of Linen, Duck,
Grass Cloth, striped and checkered. In fact,
every thing in the line of Ready Made Jlothing
to furnish the outer man.
WHOLESALE
We would call the attention of Country Mer-
chants to onr new and extensive stock. We can
and will sell them Clothing cheaper, and on as
favorable terms as they can buy n ST. Louis.
FURNISHING GOODS
Ws-have splendid sortment of Shirts, Col
lars, Cravats, Stocks, Hosiery OF all kinds, Draw
ers, Gloves, &C., &C., which we will sell CHEAP
for cash.
AdherfneIto our motto ExCELSIORrand de-
termined not to lag behind in the progress of the
age, intend not to relax out efforts to deserve
the patronage of generous public. We invite
all, whether purchasing or examining, to call
in at our New Store and see oursstock and prices.
They shall not be dissatisfied with style, quali-
ty or price.
GT RecoIlect the. piace-CHz8LEs FRIEs'
Clothing Store on Levee, opposite Steamboat
Landing
The pablic,s 0bedient seryant,S
CHARLES FRIES.
Leavenwofth City, June 10, 1855. 40 If
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-09-08
REG UL.aR WEDNESDAY, PICKET
FOR MISSOURI RIVER.

.G.h The new and elegantly furnished
- Passenger Packet MoNoNGAHkLA.
vi. r. M'Donald, Master, will leave St. Louis.
for Boonville, Glasgow, Lexington, Kansas,
Weston and st. Joseph, on every alternate We'd
nesday, at o'clock, P. M, and viii leave st.
Joseph for st. Louis and intermediate points, on
every alternate Tuesday, at 10 A. M.
Having been bniit expressly for this trade, she
will eoutinus to leafe on her regular days as
Leaves st. Louis Wednesdays, July 25th,
August 8th and 22d. September and 18th, Oc-
tober Sd, 18th and 3Ists November 14th and 28th.
Leaves st. Joseph tuesdays, July 17th and
31st, August 14th and 18th, September 18th and
25th, October 9th and 23d, November 9th and
2Oth -
Departing from st. Joseph every alternate
Tuesday, at 10 o'clock "a m; Weston, Wsdnes-
day, at Z u: Fort Leavenworth. at 6; Parkville
at y; Kansas at 10; Wayne City at IL; Liberty
at II m; Richfeld p M Camden 8; Wellington
4; and arrive at Lexingte same evening. Leave
Dover at 6; Wayerly aIo; Hips Landing at
IL; Miami at Up M; Brtswick at 2; Glasgow
at and Boonville at 81: 55 II arrive at st. Louis
on Friday evening, in t1le FOR Mail Boats to
North and East. = g - we
The Monongahela Is apermsuenE Missouri
siver Packet She is secdad to 10 boat in ex-
sllenee of Cabin arrangehents and passenger
sommodations. Her Ofcers are cs15I|eeut
tshippeFs, and the tFaysiing public VIZ 6hd
all they can desire il Il natter Of tpmfort,
n. B. McIieNALD, sfassss.
TzssRT s EEzslkzs kaklsD, lclsrE..
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-09-08
100000 CoPIE5!
EAMBOAFDISy4STER ON THE VEST
ERN WATERS, And STEAMBO.fT
- DIP RECTORV

THE undersigned have now in course of pre-
i paration new Steamboat Directory which
will be issued in October next. The book will
contain over two hundred pages, illustrated in
the best style. and neatly bound in durable
manner. 1t will be one of the Most Interesting
books ever published, and will be a book that
viii be interesting to all classes of people The
Steamboat Directory will contain a complete
list and description of all the Steamboats, now
afoat in the Western and Southern waters The
length, model, speed, power and tonnage, of
each boat where and by whom built the name
OF the boat, with the trade she is in. Also. the
names OF captains and officers, her age, &c. &c.
Ihs Directory will contain History of Steam
boats and Steamboating on the Western waters
since the application of steam. Also, sketch
of the FIRST boat built for the Ohio River, with
the lame of the builder, commander and owner.
The River Directory will contain a list and
description of all the Steamboat Disasters that
have occurred on the Western and Southern wa
ters, beautifully illustrated, with list of all
thosewho have Perished by their Burning, Sink.
ing and Exploding, on the Western and South
ern waters. The Directory will contain Maps
of the Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Ar
kansas, White, Red, Oaachita, Yazoo and other
Pivers with the Towns and Cities laid down.
with eerrect distances also, many other River
and Commercial Items Of interest to the people
at large. The book=WiIl contain the cards of
the various United States Mail Boats, with the
trade they are in, &c. &c. The Direetory will
also contain a complete list of all the RESPONSE
bic steamboa Licensed Officers, their places of
residence, &c: &C.; the new Steamboat Law, its
In it benefits the incompetsnt officer, and Injuries
the com2stent officer. &c. &c. and all the i'm
portant Uhited States Supreme Court Steamboat
decisions. up todate the Rates and important
Commercill Privileges. Bills ofLading, Impor-
tant Deciions Of The val ious United States
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