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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30
FAMILY GROCERY.

rINHE subscriber has opened STOCK OF Groceres 10
i hin house on Perry between Second and Third sts
which he viii warrant TO be Of the very best quail =,
and which he will sell ss low a. be- elise
GIG AIRS. 3Sg E-t9
choice lot Cigars just received and for sale lev
st wholesale and retail. e-.---sC c.. NJ. PECK.
Davenport, Dec. q, l654-dtf FAf# NJ
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j. M. tbALZAsLs. n ES.sO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GR0CERS.
FOrw a riding Il Comm ISIS On Me re han 10
Dealers In Salt, Cement, Plaster, GLASS and Nails,
Corner cd s. Perry sis., - DAVENPORT, Iowa
1874 a&&
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$I,O74,396 81

LIABILITIES. -a
Unsettled claims for Losses aud not due, @l76Os2 ~
Tho Etna Insurance Company presents its patrons
the very satisfactory conditon of large IN
Cash Assets the further security Of their policies
alIour ntsbeing placedat etminimum
time of somedcpression 10 me sian
dard OF same. They are either prime dividend pay
Welding moderate interest and Income. The stand
ard ba sis on which Assets have been valued be-
ing Gold at Intsrest. Besides this solidity the Com
psny calls attention to tho strength and security u
derives from its combined system of Agencies thro
lis agents having the means Of presenting united
nhannx O stpericnced Uadsr1ritsrs, which has
worked for Thirty years. tho happiest results
to stock holders and claimants for losses-aDd ena-
bIes it to enter the year 1850 with greater Preslge
for future usefulness than yet been reached by
| rea Inv uatios al Insurance Corporation. sa
An business attended 10 with despatch and fidelity
HENRY b. HOFFMAN yQAaENr.
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CONDITION OF
Etua Insurance Company
OF HARTFORD CONN,

January i, 1856.
As presented TO its Stockholders, and made out In
plisnce with State laws Of New York. Ohio, In.
diana illinois, DC.
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MES, Twill pay you to eros. the Ferry and merely
Il examine our splendid assortment of FANCY
GOODS now on hand. II moi, we will refund the
amount of your ferriage. Don't forget the place.
Bec.3 P0RTEK'S Book Ltorc.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-01-30
Erie Railroad Difficulties.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. %.
In our Supreme Court to-day, Judge Black
delivered the unanimous opinion of tn.
Court in the matter of the Cleveland.
Painesville and Ashts bula Railroad vs.. the
city Of Erie, to the effect that the Railroad
Company have the right to extend their road
through Erie to the Eastern boundary, to
connec with the Northeast Road, and that
resista zee and destruction OF property by
the Mayor and Councils Of Erie is unlaw.
full and must be restrained. The injunction
,o,Dbt for ~ a a ara cd srzsr4
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For Sale.

~ DWELLING Houses, pleasantly situated ohPsr'
/ ker's addition to city of Davenport. An new
tos session given Immediately. Terms liberal
JuIy 25tb, 1855 COOK & SARGENT.
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Something Desirable.

AIDES ond Gents Dressing and Toilet Cases II
IL great variety, The above articles are difficult Il
n"d, out weno have larger shan oan be
fonnd west OF New YORK Call and examine.
Dec2. PORTER e. BRO.
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AJE have very superorinstrumeni now Oh ham
w with two sets OF keysauda Pedal Bass. II Is
splendid article and well adopted for large churches
II is equal in powerto 500 organ. Amateurs ar
invited to oall and examine it.
Dec. 9 a+AAyt 5la.sais PORTER 4 BRO.
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Fort Des Moints Land Agency.
LAND WARRANTS.
So Inta for Sale

THE undersigned ofer for sale so desirable lotsit
i their additions to City of Davenport, on liberal
tcrms-a credit of 9. and4 years VIII De given u
pa Jane 10Th. ISIS COOK SARGENT.
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The Express Robbers.

BUFFALO, Jan. 40.
White and King the Express robbers,
were arraigned before the Supreme Court
here this morning TLey plead not guilty.
Remanded back to Jail for trial.
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Diaries for 1855,

LN0R the Poe and Desk, different sizes from
IL cents to $I.OO each, lat hH
The Iowa Book Rooms,
n a
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Town Of Walcott.

NXTE have for sale hundred choice building lots
w in the Town OF Waleottand fifty well situate 4
live lotsin the vicinity of said Town. adj ofwhieh
we will sell to actual settlers liberal terms.
September Isl 1855 COOK & SARGENT.
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TALLMAN g. POWERS,
LAND AGENTS.
Office south side of Second Street, betioeen
Brady and Main.
Improved Farms, any property and unimproved
land forsale commission.
Forty acres ofland situated on the blur one and
half miles west court House, having upon ussver
III dne viewsof river. The cheapest property in the
vicinity Of Davenport. Can be bought very low ny
applying soon. s}&g
desirable houses In the city for sale cheap.
Improved III rms IN scott county ,noar Davenport
A large quantity ofunimproved land in Scott, CIin-
ton, Cedar and Muscxtine counties.
NAV ID MSS. TALLMAN & POWERS.
BOUNTY LANDS.
sI,rE undersigned are now prepared to procure
l Land Warrants for allpersons entitled to them
under the late act Of Congress.
Land Warrants located In anyo ce in the state.
TALLMAN & POWKkS
April 10. I855-d-tf
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Tarred Paper,
LNOR ROOFING. DO, constantly on hand aud for
10 sale In lots 70 vi. purshasers,at ESQ
Dec3 PORTER's Rock Island Book Store.
500 barrels Choice Winter Apples
FRoM LocKPoRr, NEw RoRK.
lust received At the NEW YORK FRUIT STORE.
81 Cd Strssl opposite lie claire House, which will he
aispossd of Wholesale nstail favorable terms.
Nov .7-dtf e3 ELDRIDGE 4 STEPHENS. 9
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Books \ Stationery.

Papier Mache Goods.
w are just in receipt of large stock of the above
w goods Of new and exceedingly rich style
Among them are Writing Desks, Jewel Cases, Glove
Boxes, Tables, DC.
Dec H. A. PORTER & BRO.
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Fugitives In Cincinnati.

The Tribune's correspondent at Wash
ington telegraphs this A. n. that dis
patches will be sent from Boston, BY the
next steamer to Europe, requesting Mr..
Buchanan to remain in England until his
successor arrives. He will therefore defer
his proposed REIMBURSEMENT until the 18th
of February. No positive acceptance has
vet been received from Mr.. Dallas, but one
is expected. :.
The Kansas Message was never submit
red TO the Cabinet.
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PERSONAL

80. Mr.. Il Mrs. Barney Williams have again
been re-engsged at the Adelphi, Londor.
-. The Cincinnati papers record the death
Of Mr.. A. Death, a well known citizen.
80. Gen. Houston passed through Memphis,
Tenn on his way home, last week, and was
publicly received.
.... Gen. Reid, who commanded the pro.
slavery forces at the battle Of 0ssayottamie,
IN Kansas, is native of Lynchburg, Va.
go. Dickens, In his " Little Dorritt," tells
rs that tender word dropped like heavy
stone into the we'll Of Clennam's heart, and
spisshed the water into his eyes :"
.... Mayor Wood, of New York, has quite
recovered from his recent illness, and was
able to attend to bis duties at the City Hall
on Thursday.
80. Lorenzo b. Sheppard, an eminent Law.
yer and Democrats politician and the corpo-
ration attorney of New York city, died sud-
denly on Thursday morning while taking q
bath.
.... Hon. J. Breckinridge and ladv.
Hon. Charles I. Morebesd, Governor of Ken.
lucky; Major c. III. Fry, U S. A. and
l. James, Esq Chief Engineer of the San
Antonio and Mexican Gulf Railroad, were in
Cincinnati on the 18th instant.
49, Under the head of " Every LADY her
Own Perambulater-A Plan proposed to rem
der the present stiff and immense Dress useful
as well as ornamental (O"-Punch has a pic
ture OF lady, hoped to an astonishing cir
conference with portable platform erected
upon her dress, passing entirely around her
ana protected by railing Upon this. as she
passes through the streets, a counle nj her
chnuTen are enjoying ride and trundlino
their hoops. s
..'.A new York correspondent of IN. Do.
chester Advertiser, says: I'VE baxa ha.,
visiting that jungle Of literary lions, J,snoI
Mass, and the cottage and home of M.
Fanny kemble, beautifully situated near
natural grove, and commanding pretty lake
let in a nook between the wooded hills. Tn,
lady's eldest daughter is there spending tn
summer with her mother. Although but par
tally divorced, Mrs. Kemble has discarde
the name Of Butler, and will not permit an
one to call Der by her married cognomen."
Mr.. POLAND, sn actor, who follows
1'ois Montes to Australia, was drowned on hi
rif'hday, the 18th Of July last, one DAYS sal
ii",n hohoiula, on the return passage. Tn
uoiden Era says: The admirers of the A;
vine Lola Monies will be pained n hear IN :
the death OF POLAND, her agent has nea,I
unsettled her reason. Ever since the sad svsr
tne mas mourned and refused to be comfo,ted
She says be was the first and oniv 49, sh
ever loved-which is quite comnIim.n,..v =
her two husbands - and will henceforth .
aside the foolish yapities of life. And a.,h.
Jewels which rust net, and gold which neve
perisheth." H''s
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GENrLEMEN,s EMPORIUM.

GEORGE w. HINTON HEREBY RE-
" turns his thanks TO his old and steadfast a
customers and the public generally for the
increasing patronage bestowed upon him NJ
at his EMPORIUM OF FASHION, on III
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 4 streets
and next door east Of Frank Taylor's Bookstore,
where may be found a large assortment Of rich ,
tasteful and valuable Goods, French, English
Italian, Chinese, and American Of all kinds for
gentlemen's wearing apparel. Said goods will be
cut and made up in the most tas e,ui, fashionable
and durable style, sgreeably to orders, aud the
shortest Eotice, and upon the most reasonable
terms. Please call and examine the richness and
style OF the goods and the faithful and durable
manner in which they are made up to suit Gus
toners
George w. Hinton embraces this occasion to
announce to the public that he has formed a CO.
partnership In business with Mr. WILLIAM 8
TEL, formerly Of Virginia, by whose aid as.
sistance and constant attendance at the store the
business Of the Emporium will be greatly facili,
tated
N B George w. Hinton hopes that such of
his former patrons as have uacancelled bills al
the store will soon be pleased to call and settle the
same, as the season is changing and short settle
ments make long friends. Sc l9-u
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THE WEEKLY STAR.

The issue Of this week contains interesting
Editorial Correspondence, a large amount Of
miscellaneous matter, European, Californian,
hicaraguan, Oregon, and Sandwich Island
news; Washington News and Gossip; superb
Poetical brilliants, among others an exquisite
gem entitled THE MOcking Bird; ;" Local,
Political and Personal items; capital Tales and
rich sketches, in short it is an A. l.. number
For sale at the counter; price cents, or 81 Is
per year.
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EVENING
COMMERCIAL AND MATHEMATICAL


yJNO MEET A NECESSITY AND A DE-
l. mand in the city, the Principal Of the Union
Academy, has concludet to open, in the very
pleasant Rooms Of the Academy, corner Of I4th
street and New York avenue, recently fitted up for
the purpose, a thoroughly organized EVENING
SCHOOL, for such young men, otherwise en-
ployed during the day. as wish to spend their
evenings IN fitting themselves thoroughly for
successful business
The Institute will be opened October 18th, five
evenings each week, finn 7 to on O'Clock, with
two or three lessons in each study, each week.
Glasses will be formed In Book Keeping, Pen
manship, and various Branches Of the Higher
Mathematics; and also In Foreign Languages
For terms and further particulars, see circulars
at the Book Stores, or call on the Principal
Sc 20-lm II. RICHARDS PIincfpaI
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WOOD. COAL, AND SAND,

WOOD, COAL, AND SAND.
NOW AFLOAT, AND FOR SALE FROM
1 the Vessels, 400 tons White and Red Ash
ranted to be Of the best quality; 2,2iO pounds to
the Ion In all cases
Always on hand as good an assortment OF
WOOD AND COAL as can be found in the Dis
irict, and on az good terms
No. 5i8, Northeast corner Of 18th and streets,
one square south Of Pa. avenue.
Sc 2U-2w en- KEYS
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ACADEMY OF MUSIC,

ACA ID M OF N SIC,
WASHINGTON, ID c.
MIR CROUCH, VOCALIST AND SINGING
NI MASTER, can be consulted every Tuesday
and Friday at the above Institution, any hour
during the day.
Schools and families attended In the city,
Georgetown, Alexandra, and surrounding neigh
borhood
A few vacancies to be had In classes now study
ing under Mr. Crouch.
Juvenile Glasses from to 6 O'Clock
Young Mems 6lee Class, to 8 In the evening.
J. NICHOLS CROUCH,
Vocal Director Of the lns tuition
Corner OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue,
over FaYnham's Bookstore. sc l9-u
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NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION
STORE.

RONTZ d COOMBS, NO. 800 SEVENTH
- streets, between and X streets, return their
grateful thanks to generous public for the liber-
al patronage extended to them since they have
been engaged In the House Furnishing business
In the Northern Liberties, and now beg leave to
announce to the public that at the earnest solicit
tstion Of many citizens they have been induced
to connect with their present trade the Auction
and Commission business
They pledge themselves to leave no fort un-
tried or spare no trouble to give satisfaction in oil
crSes 10 those who may confide their business to
them or favor them with their patronage
All goods consigned to them will besold to the
Particular attention will be given TO the sale of
real and personal property OF every kind, and
liberal cash advances made on the same whenev-
ei required. BONMZ COOMBS,
Commission NJ erchants.
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FRANCIS HUfCHINS.

SCAVENGER OF THE FOURTH WARD.
nlSTRICT-FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF
- New York avenue to the west side of n
street From the east side Of 9TH stree: as far
east as the boundary line
All orders left at Mr.. Caton's, corner Of G and
5th streets, at the Centre Market, and the resi
dence Of the subscriber No 524 X street, between
Attn and 5th will be promptly attended to.
Sc 20-3t# F. HUTCHINS
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YCU my farm near Beantown Post once,
my NEGRO MAN, Aenry Sly, about 81 years OF
age, Of dark complexion, has noted cut on one
OF his legs just above the ankle, and little grey
Just above his forehead. will give the above re-.
ward IL taken In the District OF Columbia, or 800
taken in Charles or any ad Joining county Of III
state IN either case to be delivered to me IN per.
son. GEn n 6AHDJNER
sc 20.S 6w1
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ST. JOSEPH'S MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM
CORNER OF13TH AND II STREETS.
DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS

gTNHE SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS
l. having taken charge Of the above institution
will open In connection with II their schools for
small boys On Monday next, the odd inst.
Tickets Of admission must In all cases be had
from the Rev. T. }. O'Toole, Pastor Of st Pet
rick's, or the Rev. J. B. Byrne, OF It Mathew.
All payments shall be made to the Sisters
monthlv or quarterly In advance, as will be stated
in the tickets Of admission. sc 20-2w
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JAS. G. BERRET, r. NJ.


A CARD.-THE ATTENTION OF THE
"A public Is respectfully invited 10 the sale Of
next the 22d instant, at 10 O'Clock a. m, at the
residence Of X w. Latham, ESQ at the corner
Of Sth and g Atreets, opposite north front Of the
Patent Office. The furniture is Of good quality
and the sale will be well worthy the attention Of
persons wishing to purchase. A. GREEN,
1t Auctioneer
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LIST OF LETTERS
RsnaatStag iHths Post Office, Wasktagtos, ID C
ka.

September %, 1885.
tOrdered to be advertised in the Eceniag
sta, agreeable to the following section Of the
Post Once Law-it being the newspaper having
the largest circulation Of any daily paper pub
lished in Washington:
SIC. S. And be 1t further enacted, That the
list OF letters remaining uncaled for In any post
Office In any city, town, or village, where news
papers shall be printed, shall, hereafter be pub
iished once only in the newspaper which, being
issued weekly, or oftener, shall hars ths largest
circulation within the range Of the delivery of
said office, to be decided by the postmaster at
such office.
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THE SUBSCRIBER Is RECEIVING
almost daily supplies Of fresh
i r sa, Of, Of every every kind usually s
Mken on the totomac, such IN Trout, san W alter
Iallons, hoek, Perch, &c. Persons In want can
be supplied at any nour Of the day by calling on
me, at the room under the south end OF the
Georgetown market, or In the market uring mar
ae. nouf =, rsrsofs purchasing Of me may rect
fresh and wholesome. fe''e,
se lS-3t4 LEONApn rrrpyy
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MORE RICH SHAWLS AND SCARFs.
WE HAVE JUST OPENED LARGE LOT
w Of very handsome Shswls and ScaIfs, many
Of them In black middle,, which are scarce and
desirable. We would here suggest TO the ladies'
to call early II they want handsome Shawl or
Scarf. Wehave also, good assortment CT Plain
Black Thibbet, Merino, and Cloth shawls.
VIII open on Saturday, beautiful assortment
Of Grey, Brown, and Black Cloth Cloaks and
Talmas, comprising all the latest novelties Of the
season, TO which we ask the special attention Of
ladies COLLEY d SEARS.
Sc 1887 $50 eth ST., 3 doors north Of Pa. av.
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WOOD AND COAL.

WE ARE DAILY RECEIVING LARGE
w supplies Of WOOD and COAL, which we
- 80 - rom me boats at very low prices. Per-
DO well to give US call before purchssinp Else.
Wneae. BO6UE d O'NEILL,
seq NO. los Water street, 6eorgelown,
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CHEAP FURNITURE.

Y
W Our large warehouse Is hued to itss
utmost capacity with every de--<ak-,
sscription Of Parlor, Chamber, andtAG-EAz
kitchen Furniture, both new and second hand
which we will sell at small advance over manu-.
factuIers' prices. Ii 10 usele for to itemiZe
sunce II to say we are are prepared to furnish out
entire houses at such prices as cannot fail to We
satisfaction to purchasers A call Is respectfully
solicited BONTZ D COOMBS,
Auction and Commission Merchants,
sc 20-1m No $50 Seventh street
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LAT no b z

LATROBE.
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED FEW OF
w SANKEY'S Double Radiating Fire Il
Places, patent improved upon the Latrobe, @
for heating Parlors and Chambers above
The Radiator is so constructed that the SF
heat radiates through seven columns before passing
of up the chimney, thereby throwing a strong
heat In the Parlor where the Radiator will set |;
none Of the heat is taken from the Parlor to heat
the Chambers above. They will be put up by c.
WOODWARD SON, No. 3ls, Pennsylvani a
avenue, on thirty days trial, and IL II does not
prove satisfactory In its heating. the Radiator
will be taken away, and the money returned.
CRATES and STOVES Of all kinds and sizes
at No. 3l8 Pennsylvania avenue, next door 10 G..
Woodwards old stand.
c. WOODWARD SON.
Sc 1887 (Orpan)
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2oOO REWARD.-RANAW FROM

G000 REWARD.-RANAWA FROM
DOOO the subscriber on Saturday, the 3Ctb of
August, 1855, my SERVANT WOMAN namsd
Emeline Chapman, about 25 years of age, quite
dark, slender built, speaks short, and siammers
some, with two children, one female about 2I
years old, dark color. The other a male, or
months old, bright color. will give the above
reward II they are delivered to me In Washing.
ton. MRS EMILY THUMPSON
II Capitol Hill, Washington, ID. C.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,

SUCH AS GUITARS, vIoLINs, FLUTES.
~ Flies, Accordeons, Flutinos, &c, &c Just
received aud win be disposed Of at lower prizes
than they can be had for at any other establish
ment in the country.
New Music received semi-weeilv.
WIN. g METZEROTT,
successor 70 SEQ. Hilbus
Music DEPOT, southwest corner Of Penn ayenue
and 18th and ID streets AZ -
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0'Tuil, Bridget
Price. Julia
Penn, Mrs
Peck, Miss J II
fsscoe, Maggie
Preston, Mrs
Ruff, Sarah Jane
Reeves, Cathsrine
Rowe, Mrs Lidla @
Roberteau, Mrs 8 A
Rsgsdale, Miss ) X
Smith, Elizabeth
smoot, Mrs +
Smith, Margaret 8
Stafford, Sussmah @
Swsnsbery, Amelia
Spencer, Mrs z
Sherman. Mrs G X
Snyder, Mira Maria
SOmerville, }
sheldon, MaryJ
Snyder, Miss l.
Ssnforth, Mary J
Timmons, Miss 3
Tate, Jane
Thornton, Mrs X
fippeit, Ann
Turner, RsSecca
Taylor, Mrs 8 W
yermillion, Rose Z
West, Mrs Walter s
Wright, Miss & NJ
Wilson, Mrs NJ
Williams, Mrs p II
woodward, Julia A
Weaver, Louisa
Williams, Mary Z
Young, Mrs Amelia
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SO BuXE3 PEARL STARCH,
w % Boxes Adamantine CANDLES.
BE Is 81 BARBOUR & SEMNE Els.
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BOARD, &c.-MRS. BATES, ON TIE w
- corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
isprepared to accommodate gentlemen with rooms
with or without board Every effort will he made
to render those comfortable who may faver her
with their patronage. Transient or table board
can De obtained. ap6-U
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don Times Of the Sd instant, We find the fol-
lowing account of experiments made with
Francis's Life Boats on the canal in the Royal
Arsenal:
I'm pursuance Of directions received from
the Secretary Of State for the War Department
Mr.. Francis's floating metallic pontOon wagon,
which was tested in sundry ways a short time
back in the outer basin Of Woolwich Dockyard,
was yesterday submitted to some additional
trials on the canal in the Royal Arsenal
These experiments were watched on the part
of Government by Colonel cambridge, r. L +,
Inspector of Notifications; Captain Cafin,
Y. b., Director General Of Naval Artillery !;
captain Boxer, X. A Superintendent of the
Laboratory in Woolwich Arsenal Captain T.
n. Campbell, assistant secretary to the Select
committee; Captain Clark, X. A., acting
m'n'ary superintendent of the carriage facto
| z, ana Mr.. Able, superintendent of the
Gnemicai department Of the Laboratory. Mr..
| francis, the patentee, was present N d;rect
the experiments The first ernsr;man, 60
sisted In thrusting the wagon, with the whoIa
OF It's appurtenances. feeding trough and oser
attached, into the water. Seven men r.
| entered the wagon, and rolled and rocLsd
about, and endeavored to capsize It, lint ~ !,
could not succeed in bringing the punvaia ~
the waters edge Boxes Of iron vsigb;no
IL cwt, were then added, making the a1o,e7
gate weight amount to 2lt cwt The wagon
was then rowed across the water, to prove it,
floating capabilities, and also TO show the ad
vantage which an army would possess in
crossing upfordsble rivers if supplied with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-09-20

MRS. q. ANDERSON CAN ACCOMMO-
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