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FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
INCREASED FACILITIES b NEW ARRANGEMENT

FALL AND WINTER TRADE.
INCREASED FACILITIES NEW ARRANGEMENTS
specially informs the citizens Of st. Paul and vi
entity that he has just received large additions from the
principal Eastern and Southern Cities to his stock of
Contemen's Furnishing Goods all Of which he 10 pre-
pared TO manufacture 70 order at the shortest notice,
and terms which cannot fail to be pronounced liberal
r. a..
laeuea and in this connection he would enumerate
tsw 81 ne articles that he has on hand:
Brosdcloths, French and American.
silks, Satins, and vevets.
NiGSeEhsad, Aohar, and Beaver Cloths.
saiiinetts, fancy and plain.
foeeshsr with . most complete assortment Of Trim
ainst ofevery conceivable quality and description.
Also, 6ne assortment Of Boys and Gents Clothing
lten ovsrcosts down to pair Of hose.
70 the trade ofsurroundins towns, Mr. w. would say
sAss he At all times prepared TO al all orders in the
way Of Trimmings and piece Goods, Ut Wholesale that
be eustemers may desire and on the most accommo-
dating terms.
sstwesa the Americ an and Winsiow Hotels, ST. Paul
:, short notice. with nest ssSiOnsbie and durable gar
i; W Ia 20 S::i..sisa n pTeni:ins Can and give
HIN srial. st. Paul, Nov. II diff
VALENTINES! VALENTINES!
HyONBa il on hand usual with the largest and most
" eonplsts stock Of Valentines in Minnesota Call and
~ the Eankln Book Store the American House.
nev20u tr-
MACKuBlN 4 EDGERTON,
0AGxfRS, EXCHANGE 4 REAL ESTATE BROK RS.
MIN huy :na IN Exeh.~ssE2.co"nf sooS bUs;ne,,
paper At current r.tes-Receve Deposites-Buy and
esn Real Estate on COnmissiOn-Aake ColectionsTake
snethss businsss pertaining to their profession.
s..- r-rl RIyHKENcEs:
~, EzGssanor; Ogden, Jones Co Chicago; Charles
Marvin Del Bank, Delhi, n Y; wadsworth Shell lon
N.Y.. II. 4. Tucker Co., Ex. Bank Chicago; Harrison
Jane. q. 1854
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS
From the Newspaper Agency of 5. NJ. Pet;engiil 4
Co., lI9 Nassau ST., n v, and 10 ST. Thomas
street, Boston.
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AnrgNTION TEFE yypa0lE.

Ma VI. u. MtHI.OhkIA Is now receiving immense
W STOCK groceries and provisions at his store corner
OF + and Roberts streets where lie is anxious
call from hi, Old friends and many ones o. NAV
be pleased Gropn his goods having been purchased
for CASH, he - enabled cll az low rates as any
other firm In tie Territory. His goods OF excellent
quality, ana pronounced by all have tried them
Give Inn a call and get the worth OF YOUR money.
lail. Nov. 1851
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q Below we copy an article from the Lon-
don 1s~e', most savsgely attacking Field
Marshal Lord RAGLAN for his aristocratic
indifference to the comfort Of his troops. -
At the same time, it insists that he is an
incompetent commander, and is miniature
edition Of the Duke of Wellington. The
zsnes il determined that Lord RAGLAN shall
Be recalled. We doubt whether it will sue
ceed-as he has very powerful connections
and the Queen personally favors him:

3 JANUARY 22.-L0rd Raglan shows neither
ideas nor genius-nay, not even energy. He
seems to live In the past rather than the pres
ent, and thinks to supply every want by his
Cherished Peninsular recollections, imag ming
that what was excellent in 1909 in Spain and
Portugal must needs be the best in the Crimea
in 1854 and 1855. Bot, with all his recollec-
tons, be seems to forget that initiating few
psculiarities of the old Duke, makes a great
general just a. little as taking pinch of snuff
imparts the genius of Napoleon. He tries
to copy, and Is, therefore, as usual, q carica-
ture Of the original Because the Duke did
not care about exposing himself when it was
necessary to do so, he exposes himself where it
i not wanted, nay, he exposes himself for the
sake Of exposing himself, instead of choosing
his position where he could best overlook and
direct the action. saw him in the battle Ct
Inkermann, occupying, during the day, posi-
ton where the cooked hat soon attracted an
unenviable notice from the enemy's guns, and
where 1T the same time, nobody could find him.
The Duke was cold and harsh with his soldiers;
Lord Raglan caricatures him, and his GOODNESS
assumes the character of Indifference.
During the late storms the troops were for
several days short Of rations, without firewood,
their tents blown down, and they themselves
starving, sh;vering and Overworked What
would It have beenlto put on . waterproof, to
ride about the camp and cheer up the men !;
but no one ever sees him, and am bound to
say that l9-2Oths of the army don't know him.
Those around him say the English soldiers
must be treated 80 their general ought to be
for them superior being, inaccessible to the
petites miseres Of the soldier, who is supposed
TO be always doing his duty. am inclined
to doubt this and, even if it be true, it can
only be 90 when the soldier has thorough con-
6dence In his general, and when he feels that
there is really superior mind watching over
his interests, and that everything has been done
to avert the calamity which aflicts him. This,
however. is far from being the case in the pres
ept instance, and the soldier feels this as If by
instinct besides this, he has likewise occasions
TO make comparisons with the French.
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ALEXANDER REY,

ALEXANDER REY.
WHOLESALE GROCER. FORWARDING AND COZ.
MISSION MERCHANT,
Loaosr Leset, St. Paul; MzneS0ta,
In store to close out before opening of naviga-
ton the following stock of goods which he offers
to the trade the loves, rates 10 make room Tor his
new spring stock --.s--
goo sacks extra and superfne four
500 do corn meal,
1000 bushels corn. white and yellow
2OoG do oats, 81 :
Ice do marafat peas, E-4r-..-
SO Dbl o and clarified sugar,
6do crushed and powdered sugar,
10 ! Dbl do do do
10 bbis sugar house syrup,
SO Kegs 90 gaiD 60
so sacks Rio coffee,
q half chests tea OF all descriptions,
. 100 boxes DO do
5bass whole pepper,
t.- 10 boxes ground do
2 bags ailspice,
boxes ground allspice,
.r 20 mats cassla,
boxes ground cassia,
Dbl cloves,
2 bxs ground cloves,
Dbl nutmeg, e
keg mace,
10 packages Assiny boine. geiatine,
Dbl tapoca,
Dbl sago.
3 bbls pearl Bayberry,
10 boxes vermcei,
10 do macaroni,
DO i brona,
20 do chocolate,
10 bbls Almonds
s do wanuts,
l do nlberts, -
do Brazil nuts
| do Pecan do
boxes Smyrna currants,
10 bbs rice
baskets olive oil,
100 boxes sardines,
a do i iobster.,
bbls picked herring,
10 gibbs DO
20 do white fish,
80 cars IL and Glib mustard,
SO dozen Il and lib do
80 do vinegar preserves,
% do ketchups,
% 90 pepper sauce,
10 DO preserved fruits.
D do pie fruits,
10 boxes yeast powder,
Dbl cream tartar,
kegs soda salaratus,
Eeg Cafb. soda,
so boxes summer pressed candles,
so 60 palm SOAP, (Riggs)
25 do family soap,
5 do variegltcd soap,
. do CASTLE soap,
50 packages chewing plug tobacco all quat
SO bxs smoking tobacco Goodwin IL Murray
so realms wrapping paper-iOur sizes,
100 Mills percussion caps, ID
% sacks assorted shot,
10 boxes canister rifle POWDER
5 kegs blasting powder,
$50 kegs Boston nails, every size,
90 DO wrought do.
TO LUMBERMEN AND FERRYMEE
80 coils manila rope, every size,
5 do tarred do 10 do
% bales Oakum.
ID bbls pitch and rosin
DO tar.
WINES AND LIQUORS
100 bbs whiskey,
20 bbls MOnongahela
20 do old rye,
10 do Bourbon,
25 do New Ork brandy,
5 do Holland Gin,
5 do Port Wine,
do Claret do
do white do
. do old Madeira,
do Old Sherry Wine,
% boxes claret wine,
10 do southern wine,
10 do brandy cherries,
100 empty legs, and 10 gallons,
80 de"ijohns, various sizes.
And large assortment of wooden ware willow ware,
and iHEny oil articles belonging to his inc too large
TO euumerate.
Also, Pork, Lard and Butter. Feb. 29-dti
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Cncurrent Money.
I'VE will buy until further notice.
w Bank Circleville at so &C disc't.
Kentucky Trust so
Bank Kanawha 30
Ohio stock Be- INKS, (old plate,) 20
Except Miami Valley, Day ton: Union Bank,
Sandusky, and Savings Bank Cincinnati,
which 80
lIilledgeville IS
Gov. Stock Bank, Michigan, 70
Virginia Free Banks, 25
Except Trans. Allegheny, which is 35
dec so 3td 1tw BORCP OAkES
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The above scheme has been got up for the express
purpose oil raising funds TO prOcare Town Clock
this got out - - =
All letters from the country promptly attended to-
of, and il is expected TO be drawn about the LIST Of
April. -.t-g t--+, =,
All the watches. and every other afticle,hu hcen
selected from themost eminent MAKERS as will
above, and every article down TO price.
For Tickefs, apply 10 w. ILLINGWORTH,sS
Watch Maker, cor. Jackson l. 5,h street,
March 2-d&,wU Saint Paul.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE..

DISSOLUTION NO. ICE.
TIME Partnership kere existing under the name
Il and firm of J. W. Simpson X Co. is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. James Lawthcr and John F. Brad
ford Withdrawing the entire interest is owned by j.
W. Simpson, who will pay all demands against, and is
alone authorized receive all other assets due
said frpa s-s $50 j. ". SIMPSON.
JAMES I.AWTIiER,
JOHN T. BRADFORD.
ST Paul Feb l. 1854 teu3Im
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TO NIASONS...MASONIC BOOKS.
VOU will please take notice and govern your "A
Il selves accordingly that the following new -EA~
Masonic Books can be had to wit - Xxx
The New Masonic Treste Board, by Moore w
The Craftsman and Free Mason's G aide, by Moore.
The Templar's Text Book,
The Mystic Circle, by G. H. Gray.
BY calling VS. COMBS,
June 23-tf Near the American.
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ST. PAUL NURSERY AND CONNER.
T.. A RnE$.

U A
TIME Proprietors of this establishment take pleasure
in informing the citizens of ST. Paul and the sur
rounding country, that they receiving an cXten
sve assortment of Trees, Shrubbery. &C. from eastern
nurseries; which together with the stock grown npon
their grounds will enable them 10 supply quite
extensive demand.
Their stock consists of all the really desirable vare-
ties Apples Pears both Standards and Dwarls Cher
res Pluns, Peaches, Grapes Currans, GoOseberries,
Raspberries Strawberries, Victoria Pie Plants, Aspara
gus, &C.
Also, Ornamental Trees and Shrubbery; including
Mountain Ash, Basam Fir, Red Cedar ArbOr Vita,
Norway Spruce Snow Ball, Lilacs, Choice Roses, &C.
Also Dahlias, Lilies, P9onies, PhOxes, Gladiolus,
&C., &c.
Those desiring to ornament their grounds, or supply
their gardens fields with fruit invited call and
examine stock. Our grounds about miles
southwest of the city.
MERRIFIELD NEWTON.
Auril lIth 1854. SIT
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fENliE undersigned respectfully informs the public tina
l. he has fitted up establishment on the corner q
Fourth and ST. Peters streets in the OF III esby
terrain Church, for the manufacture of
SASH, DOORS AND BIZ .'i'H.
He will at all times keep TIE largest and best
assortment of all work in IL 10 be found in Mine
sofa. Orders promptly LIED at the shortest notice
reasonable tea The attention of the public is called
to examination o. his work and prices.
n. B.--All orders from the country promptly attended
to. y. GROSS.
Paul Angus II 1854 l9-dtf
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GIFT BOOKS FOR 1855.
VXIM DAHL has the largest and BEST selected
w stock ofGiit Books for the approaching holidays,
in the CITY, For sale cheap for cash.
Nov. 81, 1854. nov30dtf
DANCING BOOTS.
a FEW dozen pairs of 2entemen's fashionable dane
"A ing Boots, for sale cheap by
Dec diff KEENAN,.
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NE.S YORK EsAZal Is!!
IL W. II. FOEHES' OLD STAND

TUST RECEIVED, by the War Eagle, large assert
81 ment Of FAIL GOODS,
Consisting of all kinds OF staple and Fancy Goods,
mcnt 81 Enbro,icry and iewary Of eyer% escrtnti"o
ever brought into the Territory. Ladies, give Inn call
and examine Tor your dives. sept dtf
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BRENSTER,S ADDITION.
ITO those wishing lots for licences this addition pre-
/ sents great inducements TERMS one fourth down
the balance time to suit purchasers. Maps OF lots
and prices to be at our office.
NEWELL& TOMPKINS,
Agents for propretors.
On Third st. opposite Mayo d Co.
Nov 22-dtf
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NOTARY PUBLIC.
E. GREENE DURBIN, Notary Public. Office at the
Executive Chamber, Capitol
March 10, 1855. dim"
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NO1Ak1 ~ bAIOs
E. GREENE DURBIN, Notary Public. Office at the
Executive Chamber. Capitol.
March 10, 1855. dln*
ARSENAL, GETZ Il CO.,
Dealers in all kinds Of
ENANCY GOODS, Toys, Jewelry, Musical Instru-
II ments, AccordeOns, Cutlery, Sporting Apparatus,
Fishing Tackle, Willow Ware, Perfumery, ect.
Also, all kinds OF Fruit, Nuts, Fancy Candies, and
BEST IMPORTED CIGARS.
All orders from abroad promptly attended TO.
ARSENAL, GETZ y CO.,
March l0-lyd Third street, next door 10 Presley. =
TO LAWYERS.
A VERY fine assortment OF Lawyers Stationery just
n received by express from New York among which
Of Legal Cap Longfold lawyers Seals. Noaral WATERS
and every article of superior quality used BY the
Legal Profession For sale cheap for Cash by o,,n
-"rkliu Bookstore near the American House
FARLEY & JAMES,
WHOLESALE GROcERs AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Corner OF Iowa and Fourth Streets, Dubuque, Iowa.
J.P.FA EDWIN JAMES
General Steamboat Agents.
Nov. 10, ls53.-y3O
CHESS AND CHECK EK BOARDS.
A LARGE assortment for sale ny
n No 80 ls54-df DAHL.
OW NEK " ANI ED.
TIME following goods to be found in my warehouse at
the lower landing, St. Paul. will be sold at auction
to pay the charges thereon il not taken away in one
One box, marked J. H. R., ST. Paul
One box, marked 7. P. shumway, ST. Paul.
One box containing carpenters tools belonging to
One box, marked f. Alden, Buffalo, NY.
Jan. %, ls55-dlm ALEX. REY.
City papers copy.
GOLD PENS.
FINE assortment, just received of Picquets supe~i
n or Gold Pens. Persons desiring good article III
be accommodated by calling at COMBS Bookstore:
Jan. 80 diff
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IsAY Ys2Ule E,AXTl. /,

. : ~
NOTICE is Hereby given that the tax ddpIica,e Of
~ Ram ey County, Tor the year ISjl la been placed
in my hands with the proper warrant attached reqnrinc
Inc 10 collect lie real estate and e n
al property Outside Of the limits Of the city Of Saint auD
viii THERETO take notice that all taxes assessed against
them must be paid Immediately. | have authorized
George iiczcp 10 collect the the dur licate with tic
warrant in his handf and viii be oun at his Office
opposite The American Hotel. in saint Paul.
fronp OF payment viii lime trouble nd cost
AN. FRI LEY.
Sheril Of Fam, cy County
SherH's Office Saint Paul, Oct. %, 1871. oct-sdtf
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KAIIIL at all hours and in good style. every
w thing to be had in a frst-class Eating Room
Cash customers allowed sit at the table minutes
after eating. Credit customers, whose notes draw per
cent. a month, 10 minutes after eating Credit cus1om-
ers, who have book accounts, only time enough 10 pick
their teeth. Dill Of Fare the Ia Bile occasionally
Now drop in hungry, and have il once said
That you eat dinner at the great Arcade.
When the Arcade started, il called for the cash
But in less than thirty days it went all to smash.
Il then held up rather did suspend
Until ayles borrowed money amt the smash did mend
It's all right now, my boys and opened once more;
But George found the cash part a cOnsumnate bore.
Say we all go in and get something 10 eat,
We will go it on credit, and take pigs feet"
III take mine fried - IN take mine stewed -
Wonder where George gets money 10 buy his wood:'
- heard Bayless say money was worth per cent,
And from this day on he would pay no rent"
Well Bob, if that the case he afford TO trust "
As we have already eaten can't help himself he must
Don't cast imputatiOns. nor throw out any slurs;
He will wait all until sell urs in the spring
Now we all feel pretty good but don't want to doat
9ay we all join together and give Bay less our note
Fort 10 MO feot>f
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LOicer Tom, 81. Pad.
CAWTELLE, KETTERlN(i & LOW, wonld respectfully
y inform the public that they have opened new Auc
ton Rooms opposite the Empire Saloon, I'D street where
they prepared to attend all business in their line
N Ii. SAWTEILE, Jr..
Auctioneer for Ramsey County, appointed by law.
IRVING HOUSE, NETWORK.
FTNHE PUBLIC hereby informed, that the above
L House, SO long and favoraby known as one OF the
first class Hotels in the City, is still open for the recep
ton of the travelling community. Several important ana
desirable changes have been made which cannot fail Il
augment the comfort and convenience of its guests
all its old friends patrons may be assured of rece
ing at the HANDS of W. H. BURROUGHS, who is still II
his post that attention and kindness which has BEEN
one of the leading features of this House.
Transient Board as formerly, 81 per day.
New York, Feb. IA, 1856. Marchlw3t
CTATIONERY of everydescription at COAIBS' Store,
- Near American House
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GSAp-S spA' KkEE w Ras,k SShAS1's ANE9 90.
p.AN,-'EC IsX S,ER3A05.

Bl TIE ROCK ISLAND AND CHICAGO RAILROAD
FsS connection affords the only continuous route by
Il steam 10 The Atlantic from s.. Paal By this route
passenger viii escape The easant stage travel frou,
Galcna 10 Warren.
Arrangements have been made to ticket M sseneer n
Chicago and the east by the Calena ana Minnesota acbet
company and The ST. Louis Oa!cpa Pachet to Rock Il.
land, forming connection with the cars.
Two daily press trains between Rock Island and Chi
cage connecting al C,ogo with Tor The east and
south.
BASS, P0RUr < CO. General Agents st. PaulMT.
JAo. NJ LAND, Ticket AGENT ONCE, ThI street,
and tie Lower Landing.
Tickets may also be obtained at this Office New York
Boston Philadelphia baltimore ard all the principal ciiies
q tie EdS'eTH and S0altcrl SteaeS.
St Paul Nay31 1854 #
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.,,,,,D nz.,DCIEU =. ro,,,V
FIELD, BEARDSLEE I" SOMA,
DEALERS IN PIECE GOODS FOR MEMS WEAR,
No l5S Ham Street, Saint LOUIS, NO.,
TTAVE now in store a heavy ard complete stock Of
IL Wooden, Cotton Linen and silk Goods adapted
Mems Wear, suitable Tor the
SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE.
Having unsurpassed facilities for conducting this branch
OF The Dry Goods business we are prepared to Sopele
C1GTTts
l. Il .
Cassimeres, Nestings,
Doeshins, Satms,-
Twnn's' seraes
leans hollands
Cotto.ades, Canvas,
T ToI's t Wans'
Iinen i,ril;no. Eufions
Linen bucks Servings
Iimsn Coa,;nss Ihrends
Iran d,etes twists.
AIpaccas, , Cords,
Noh,irs BINDINGS
queens, V WsaJiSss.
blankets, oe Mani. p,u.;a,,in, cood.
1Aiso d ."i.'P, 800 800 , r. - 49,; i,s 'hs tv
CO.. ,h 'i'os " iIl'iun goods in his line viii we
conGently el,eye fu il greatly to their interest 10
All orders Will receive prompt attention -,,,>
Feb 81 lo55-6w FIELD, DEARSDLEE u W.
SYroE3r.KvNc
TN its different BRANCHES, viii be promptly ATTENDED
to.by LUXE NOlE=.
y t,,,oss ,e,af,ea -f'- r.b 12.deNl,,2m .
=
LOAs: IOxs:! ..,a,,. for
"a w. ., or sale b.
~ N-'i's 'i''' ~ We" " ,iT;N-pyiSfFBrR
> o,,,s IL n - PIC [Iouse
- : - : = =
CATHOLIC BOohS. u p.
VVyfiE follow..lg Catholic books are ioT haie a.
\ =
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SVOLEE'S
CtELEBRATED S;chiedaH Aromatic Schnapps, 10 De
" found at the agency Of ALEX. key.
Feb % off
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KEY WEST.

A correspondent of the Savannah Republi.
cdn, writing from Key West, (Fa.) under date
of November 10, 1855, gives the following ac-
count of the prosperity of that place, and the
delicacies enjoyed there by epicures, and the
amusements of sportesmen;
"The list of marine arrivals for the past
fortnight is unusually long. All have cargoes
for this place and The west coast of Florida,
where a large and increasing business is rapidly
growing up. Many Of the citizens have
returned from their Northern travels, and
strangers in seacSh of health and pleasure are
daily arriving ADJ filling up the hotels and
boarding houses. The arrivals of passengers
at this city during the year already exceed 1000
"a large increase over any former year. Ex-
tensive preparations are being made for the
accommodation of invalids, a large number of
whom annually visit the city attracted by the
mildness of the climate, the soothing healing
qualities of the atmosphere, the beauty of the
tropical vegetation, the good wholesome diet,
the b~ountifnl supplies Of turtle soup, and the
hospitality of the citizens Of Wreckerdom."
"Just at this present time sportsmen are
having rare times among the neighboring keys
shooting teal ducks, mallard, and rail, countless
hocks of which are daily passing over from the
main to the island of Cuba. They all touch at
the keys to rest and for food and water. The
teal are in fine condition, a juicy and delicate
bird, always fit for the table. We hear also Of
great success in deer hunting; parties who
have visited Cape Sable have met with rare
success. The hunting among the keys of
Florida, particularly in winter months, is
unsurpassed for variety. To a naturalist it
presents great attractions. Birds found in no
other portion of the United States are daily
met with upon all the Islands. The magnificent
scarlet ibis, the roseate spoonbill, the lamingo,
the swallow-tail fycatcher, the Key West
| pigeon, the Zanida dove, and many varieties of
of the beautiful family of warblers are easily
procured. The heron family is largely repre-
scented from the stately sand-hill crane down
to the least bittern, you can select the choicest
specimens. Audubon passed many months on
this coast. His work on ornithology was much
enriched by the additions made to his fame
while at Key West. Any branch of natural
history may be pursued here with a success
that would astonish those naturalists making
meagre and uninterested collections in less
favored localities.
This season has been very favorable to
underwriters. The agency at this place becomes
almost a sinecure. So few accidents never
have been known, certainly in our time.
Navigators are becoming more careful, more
expert. Lighthouses and signals are answer.
ing the purposes for which they were in
tended"