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burlington & Missouri River
L r O A D.
~ 49, -

To take effect Sept. SfA, 1856.
IRON and after the above date, trains
l. will leave Burlington as follows.
LIST Train-Leaves Burlington at 8 o'clock,
A. NJ, on the arrival of the cars
from the East.
I'd, (Freight,) leaves Burlington at
$50, 4 NJ.
Sd, Leaves Burlington at $50, P. n.
on the arrival Of the eastern
train in the evening.
6N3.Tbe,e trains connect with the Western
Stage Co.'s coaches for Fairfield. Ottumwd,
Eddyville, Pella Oskaloosa, Fl. Demoine,
Charlton, 'ilem, Council Bluffs, st. Mary's
Glenwood, Nebraska City, &C., reaching the
Missouri river in less than four days.
LEAVES Mr.. PLEASANT.
Est Train-At6 o'cloc'-, A NJ, arriving in
Burlington in time to make he
Morning train for the East,
Chicago, st. Louis, Galena,
sc.
Id Freight, at 8. P. NJ.
Sd At4.30, P. M, making eastern
connections same night from
Burlington
Passengers leaving Burlington in the morn
ing can spend the day in Mt. Peasant and re-
turn in the afternoon.
Leaving Mt. Pleasant at 6 O'Clock in the
morning, can stay oil day in Burlington, and
return home at night.
CT Ticket Office corner of Water and JEFF
ferson sts., Burlington, at the General Rail-
road Ticket Office. W.. H. BACKUS,
oct 30-n35-ly. Superintendent.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED
Cosmopolitan Art Association
FOR THE THIRD YEAR!
- ZEE II RARE INDUCE
~ MENT S!-The managers have the
pleasure of announcing that the collection of
Works If Art designed for distribution among
the subscribers, whose names are received pre-
vious to the 2Sth Of January, go, is much larg-
or and more costly than any previous year -
Among the leading works in Sculpture-exe-
cnted in the finest Marbles the new and
beautiful Statue of the
.UOOD NTJHPH."
The Busts of the Three Great American
statesmen,
CLAY. HEBSTERS CaLHOUN,
Also the exquisite Ideal Bust,
IS G."
APOLLO AND DIANA,
IN MARBLE, LIFE SIZE.
Together with the following Groups and Stat
ues in Carrara Marble--of the
Aruggiej 0r fhr Heart;
Teas and .Appis: Psyche;
NagdaLen; Child of he Sea;
Innocence. Cahttre Bird; and
LIME 1ruont;
With numerous works in Bronze, and a coll
lection of several hundred
FINE OIL PAINTINGS,
by leading Artists.
Whole Of which are to be distributed or al
lotted among TIE Subscribers whose names are
received previous co the
Twentv-Eighth Of January, '57,
when the Distribution will take place.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Every subscriber of three dollars is entitled to
A copy of the Splendid engraving "SArUR-
DAY NIGHT,"o or
A copy of any of the following So Maya
zines one year; also
Acopy of the Art Journal one year, and
A Ticket in the Annual Distribution o
Works of Art.
Thus, Tor every So paid, a person not only
gets a Beautiful Engraving or Magazines one
year, but also receives the Art Journal one
year, and a Ticket in the Annual Distribution,
making foar dollars worth of reading matter
besides ticket, by which a valuable paintingo
piece of statuary may be received in addition.
Those who prefer Magazine 10 the Engra-
wing Saturday Night can have either of the
following one year: iarper's Magazine; Co
NY sLtuN . DUN, OhittO oSdteS IhdSdLine.
Knickeibocker Magazine, Grahams's Maga-
hine, Blackwood Magazine, Southern Litera-
I y Messenger.
No person is restricted to a single share
Those taking five memberships, RENTING SIS
are entitled to six engravings, and to SIX tick
cts in the distribution, or any FIVE Of the Mag
azines, one year, andsix tickets.
Persons, in renting funds for members hip,
will Please register the letter at the Post Office.
to prevent loss; on receipt of which,, certii-
cate of Membership, together with the En-
CRAVING or Magazine desired, VIII be Forward
ed TO any p7rt of the country.
70 further particulars, see TIE November
Ar Journal, sent free on application.
For membership; address C. L. DERRY,
Actuary G. A. A., PAS Broadway; New York,
or Western Office, loo Wafer street, snnausky
Ohio.
Apply to Newton Doggett Ottumwa lowe.
SEGARS s. TOBACCO.-A fine ar.
iicle of chewing tobacco. and Spanish Ssgars
by the box, at il. STREETS.
May, eth, 1856.
\ nnCNDnC IT. x.-s 49, 49,
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NEW WHOLESALE
HRET ,
DRUG AND FAMILY
NJ EDICINE STORE!
Il va, Eddyviiie, &C., and Of WAPELLO,
Ard adjoining Counties, generally,
IL called to the store the subscriber has opened In
8. RICHARDS NEW BUILDING,
OTTU NJ w A,
where win always be found a SELECT assGEsT-
DRUG AND FAMILY
NE u DIG E 8
WARRANTED ALWAYS TO DE
Pure and UnadtiIterafed.
PHYSICIANS and Others in want Of Medl.
cines viii be suited in every respect. Particular at
tention paid 70 eomp.oending Medical preparations,
Also, Pure wines ard Liquors, for Medical
purposes, direct from the Custom House.
Asking bat u trial to satisfy all,
1 am respectfully, &C.,
WV. 4. ELMESDoRF,
In s. Richards New Building. o~ttumws, Iowa.
vwvEgTE Is2a.'.-- bite Zine, Lipseed, Sperm,
w Eeatsfoot and Tanners Oils. Red Lead, Lith-
arge, Putty, Window Glass Of all sizes, for sale hy
nj Na. =. FLMENDoiF.
CGrEGs, sp'ts Turpentine, varnish, aosin,
N Eosin OIL. Burning Fluid, &c, for sale by
nal WM. F. ELMENDoRF.
~epag. Coach. black Leather, Japan and De-
u mar yarnishes Of the best quality, for sale by
nal Wa. +. ELMFNDoRF.
-, ar n 49,. - t,.-.t Enaat-u 49,.
Ill VIZ. r. ELMESpoRF.
rvrvryrsrxsy ArA-CyARysCIEs.
v Eau de Colcgne, Inhin's 3 Palms Extract, Balm
- Thousand FLOWERS Tor beautifying the complexion,
for sale by ln4l] Ta. j. E~LMENDoRr.
Lvr. eTENsSv. chinicdibe, Piperine, Nor
- phia, Select Powders and fildenls Alcoholic ES-
tracts, for sale by tn4il WM. 7. E~LhENpokf.
UssrS. Prcsst Pipes, {" Lacteals, y a beautiful
= article Of Nursing bott.e,-aiso Surgical K Dental
rn wy. P. ELMENDoRF.
E2aTTSy OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES articles,
Cure" RecEayis articles, Mustang Linimeass, aud
Nil WA. =. ELMENpoRF.
T MCcrrsF&.--Rio L Java Cofess. Tea, su
S~ GET, Molas7ss, s'uiFis syrup, Rice, Candles,
III WA. F. ELMENDOEr.
H%-stsyErS. rEg~. Sc. -.Raisins, currauts.
~ Ctiron, Kline T" Figs, PTnnes in fancy boxes and
.isre, bTie'i Fruit, ssrdines and Oysters. Almonds,
Wsinuts, brazil Nuts. Pickles and Brandy Peaches, for
sale by ln4il Wy. +. ELMEND0Rf.
YHvo spGRpsyTEg. aC.--Rides, Single and
y Double Shot Guns, " Fley's Gun Wads, "Eiey's'
Water proof Caps aud Cartridges, Colts and Aliens
Reyelvers--also, Powder, Shot and Lead. for sale by
nil vs.. +. E~LMENDURF.
EE. shovels, Spades, Axes, Chains, Carpenters ard
G1ilders' Msterisis-Fancy and Table Cutlery and ev-
crything usually found In q first class Hardware Store,
FOX sale by, tn4il Ws. T. ~ELMENDoRF.
ltnE FFSyEOEs FTES. - Kibbe, Crane &
" RowartlS Celebrated Candies, always fresh, for
sale by IGill Nd. T. ~ELMEND0lF.
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FANCY GOODS.-French and Spanish.
jeans, Jet, Bracelets, Morocco and Riboa. Belt.
Porte Monies, Purses, Silk and Satin plain and
Fancy Pararols, Ladies Kid and Faucy Silk,
Gloves, Silk, Short and Long Mills, White
Black and Stale Gotten Hole, Black and White
Silk Do. Enb'd. and Cord d Skirts. Grass do.
and a large lot Of Fancy articles to numerous
to mention, by J. L. STREET.
May, 9th 1876
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l. NJ w a
nj

kuviHTEII.--Constantly nj the "0,tumwa City
YGE Win.r wheat. Wood mad N0ai. for
lica the highest market price VIII be paid Ia CASH
FL u r.
changed for wheat At all times and 10 any quantity.
HUNTER, OaER l. co.
n,,unws, Oct. 2, i56--nssM
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rgrvry-sExsy ArAECyARTsCIEs.
v Eau de Cologne, Iubin's q Bpzin's Extract, Balm
., Thousand Flowers Tor leautifying the complexion,
FOR sale by (u4ll VA. i. E~LAIENDORr.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

"a : TSSES. Presst Pipes, I" Lacteals," a beautifui
= article Of Nursing bott.e,-aiso Surgical 4 Dental
Instruments, for Sals ~
rli wy. ?. ELMENDoRF.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

EGSyTTT TsFnxCsSES..-Jayne's articles,
- Ayrc's Cherry Psctoral. |" Rhodes Fever a Ague
Cure" RetEay's articles, Mustang Linimen.s, aud
Merchants Gasgliug Oil, for sale by
hi Wa. ELMENDoRP.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

sSsvF. GTENgNr;. Chiniciine, Piperine, Nor
- phia, Select Powders and Tilden's Alcoholic TX
tracts, for sale by tu4ll VIZ. 7. ELMENpoRf.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

DaTSgssay.a pd Eclectic Medicines, Shakers
rs Roots and Herbs, for sale by
Ill EM. r. ELMEYDoRF.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

xS TGsr7rsF @.--Rio L Java CoIees. Tea, Su
e~ gHt, Molas7ts, quarts syrup, Rice, Candles
Soaps, fish, ETC., for sale By
Il; WA. r. ELMENDOEF.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

1sEs4ES- T~estamen.s, Bible Dictionary, Barnes
kDNotes, Bucks Theological Dictionary, Pilgrim.
Progress, Life of Christ, sermons for the Times, ant
Fox'i Book of Martyrs for sale by w. L. ORR.
Gee. 4th-n4J.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

~Gp.g. Coach, black Leather, japan and De
u mar yaTnishes OF the best quality, for sale by
nal Wg. +. ELMEND0RF.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

AL the time, at the highest Market Rates,
honey. butter, rye, Jeans, eggs, rags, feathers, Beeswsx,
&c. &c.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

Apply to Newton Doggett Ottumwa lowe.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

A CcfFGs, sp'is Turpentine, varnish, Resin
"A Resin Oil. Burning Fluid, &c, for sale by
nal WIN. /. ELMENDoRF.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

FATAL MIsrAKE.-We learn from
the Tarboro (N. O. southerner, that
on Thursday night last, Mark Parker,
of that county, killed his brother,
George B. Parker, under the follow.
ing circumstances There had been
some rumors in that vicinity Of trou-
BILE among the negroes, and George
returning home late at night. was
hailcd by his brother as be entered
the house. Receiving no answer, Mark
fired bis gun at the supposed intruder,
shooting him in the breast and in
ssantly killing him. They were both
young men without families, and sons
Of Arthur Parker deceased.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

EDS. BAToS Rouex GAzyrrE--Gsusle-
men Az II has Of late become fashionable
TO publish Withdrawals from the marty
which individuals profess to he members OF.
propose to furnish you In few DAYS with
the names Of at least one hundred z old
democratic who have Withdrawn from,
what Is now called the 9 National DEM.
ocratic Party.n You will please publish this.
80 that the Advocate may make q note Of
the fact for its many readers.
A DKMocgAT.
Baton Rouge, Sept 1st., 1855.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

.
New ENGLISH CARRIAGE ron TIN
suTAN.--A carriage has been BULL
by one Of the first West.end coach ma.
kers, at the order and for the express
use Of His Majesty, the Sultan. Il Ii
in a style similar to the state or dress
charriage -four nobility. The prevail.
ing color 10 light amber, with reliefs Of
crimson aud silvering. Massive lamps
are displayed in front; elegant EN-
bossed ornaments surmount each angle
ofthe roof, and around the roof, runs
a chaste cornice, the panels are bor-
dered with beading, and all these de-.
corations are ofsilver. Upon each Of
the end panels, instead OF The armorial
bearings and beraldic insignia we are
accustomed to see, are very large and
well executed mouldings, with ores.
cent and star Of diamonds emblazoned
in the centre, surmounted BY scroll
ornaments supporting groupings of
fruits and flowers. The hammer cloth
is of pearl white, bordered with deep
crimson fringe, relieved with bullion
hangers and other decorations. On
either side is q massive chased silver
ornament, in which appear the crescent
and star, the whole displayed on elm.
son velvet ground, surrounded with
amber fringe. The interior is lined
with rich amber satin, ornamented
with lace, and having d white silk lin
ing to the roof. London Tsmes.]
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
Presidential Contest

take this 10 be about The average state
Of political feeling, down here In Maine.----
You can use this information, to your own
liking.
The Mass Meeting Of Seventy thousand
Democrats, In New York the, other day, at
which Brother Bard was invited to speak
was not at all remarkable. Seventy thous-
and people, can be got together there, at
any time on the ringing Of a bell, or beat
ing Of drum for three hours. The friends
of the Artesian Party, calculate that on
the occasion of their Ratification, in Oetob-
er. that there will be at least one hundred
and fifty thousand souls on the ground.---
White souls and black blue souls and grew;
whole souls and alf-female and male.
shall 60 down on that occasion, If not run
over by the crowd here, OF mashed by some
rail-road elsewhere. You may look for
detailed account Of that meeting, with
a copy Of the Preamble and U,pion resolu-
tions,o that will most certainly BIO adopted,
for they are already prepared and only
wait the meeting. Yours in the meantime
pofns
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
my biography.history will slay me |

my biography history will Stay me !
am sure.
,Seteard--Wsll cir, d party TO sus-
tain Old Huok fthe old Federalist you
know that will descend into the grave
md charge such eallimnies upon so
great and good man Ne Andrew
jackson was, will do anything and
perhaps you are---yes ] think you
are.
Fan .Bareu- let me say il for you
right-4yes sir right, now sif, let.us use
these men, tbisis the propitious time,
their passions and party zeal is up
your strength will secure Bucks OIL.
egion. Are you on terms Of nmity
With hint You know what | mean 7
/ would like to see you ut the Court
Of ST. james. / wish John was here,
this thing could be fixed atonce.
.yeward, ~ Don't be too sanguine~-
Fillmore lives In the affections IL The
poople--can't we get assistance from
Garrison Il CO. What Is to prevent
u general from fusionl Keep dark,
Fremont has some good friends, and
between US, Benton would not like
this movement. Tomorrow we must
agsin see John, good bye.
80 CURIOSITY.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
THE HEAp of rHr LtbnnrY, Mrssrs-

The HEAp OF rHE LfBxnrY, Mlssrs-
sfppr Posr MAsrER TAXES Orr.--The
practical workings Of i secret political
organization it Washington City, will
be seen below, In q vaiedictory Of tho
Liberty lMi) Post Master, vhoes head
has been taken off, just between the
oserterioris and the fifth articulation
Of the os-capitandutm. Tie head and
front Of bis offending was a preemto-
ry refusul on his part, 10 contribute
material aid to- the circulation of such
democratic documents, rs the Hon.
Alexander Dimitry, Of one Of the
Washington bureaus, recommends TO
be freely disseminated for the advance
ment Of democratic TRUTH Good
plan. That IL the way I'LL such politi-
clans should DO served, who oct their
places by appointment, and do not
know that they have To serve "the
party and not the people. Such AZ
are elected, should not forget that they
also owe the purity duty, and they
should put tho affairs Of their offices
in the hands Of irresponsible clerks,
and go off TO make bancumb speeches
and abuse people, who do not think
as they do. This condition Of things,
argues mitch for the psrpetuity Of tho
Republic. 9a9S V8sfd4
Read the valedictory below--it
speaks for itself: ~ axs
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
nrArsHyED.

On Thursday night, the ltf inst, By the Rev.
Father Lave, CARDtJ PERREZ, ofNew Orleans.
70 Miss CAROLINE ALLEY of this city.
Satisfactory evidenc Il ID before Us that what IL
we're well TO do, has be.n done. Here Il the we'd
ding cake, and such boquet Of flowers, a. rarely
hnd their way into ed toria1 sanctum. We hope
the parties may live p LIES end, IL Just such
flowers a. the boquet d made 81. That thsclsvsr
may ever carpet the earth, ankle deep for them
and that they may have no other cares, than such
as spice and sweeten existence. F
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
oOHREgP0ND ENcE.
uonss HEAD, MAIZE August 8oth go.

Eb. CoMhr. Coming up from Camden
the other day, TO this place in The Rail.
Road, a vote was taken to ascertain the
Political complexion Of the cars on the
Presidential Contest
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

- The passenger and freight
trains on the Memphis and Ohio Rail-
road now extend their trips to within
three miles Of Brownsville Tenn,
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

{
ANOTHER STORM IN MoBrLs.---The
Register Of Tuesday has the follow
ing:
Effects Of The Storm. In the heavy
gale Of Saturday night the ship Rob
ert Parker lost two anchors and drift
cd foul Of the ship Screamer, carrying
away her jib.boon, foretop gallant mast
starboard bulkwark, &C., and both
ships were seriously injured. The Col.
Clay with 900 bales If cotton for the
ship Ida, was obliged to seek safety in
Navy Cove, yet even there she was
driven high and dry, although the
staple was saved. So heavy proved
the gale outside on the night Of Thurs
day, that the sea was breaking in ten
fathoms water; and it is the opinion
Of the pilots and others best experience
ed in such matters, that from Key
West all along the Gulf coast, we shall
hear Of most frightful disasters. Had
The Cuba not been judiciously back by
Captain Heirn, it is their opinion that
fewhad been here to tell what hap
pened to her.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
THE RED R1vHR AMBRtcAr. We

THE REp River AMERrcAr, We
occasionally get a number Of the
"American,' with The Up. X" mark,
known as a sign to Printers alone.---
We cau any to The American that the
Comet, 10 mailed him regularly, and
II Il does not reach; that admirable IN
stitution on the Red River called the
"Mailn IL TO blame for ii.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
Mailn 10 TO blame for ii.


H-To our old friend Of the Typo
graphical Fraternity, Gro. BncK, Esq,
are we indebted for . copy of Parson
Brownlow's Book, entitled American
ism Contrasted with Foreignisn, Ro-
manistn, and Bogus Democracy, In
the light Of reason, history and scrip
tnre; In which certain delnagogues In
Tennessee, aud elsewhere are shown
up In their true colors.r
The appearance Of The book, would
not have been detracted from to have
left the Parsons phiz., out of IL. In
deed, It IA a Fixed fact, that the man
who writes a book---even an autobio.
graphy and puts his own picture In il,
the very first thing dies and Is for
gotten In the world Of letters, before
the paper upon which it is printed gets
dry. It h the very height Of vanity
and egotisin to do this, and the world
Ia right ii holding coroners inquest
over the body. There il no excuse for
. mans publishing . book, and put
ting bis picture before the title page.
On tho "Catholie question" part Of
his book, NO notice some of the old
stereotyped cuts from Foxes Book Of
Martyrs; going to show another fact,
that, that portion Of the work was
written to match the pictures. How
ever, we shall read the document and
notice its contents after.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06
Gbt Gully Comet,
BATON ROtJaE 8, ;.a::sEp1. 0, 1855.
M The Hon. !. z. Benjamin and
John NJ. Sandidge has our thanks for
Congressional documents.
THH Woopv1LLn MruspNern !

THE WoopvtLLE MESSENGER. -
This IL the title Of another new pa.
per, started at Woodville, MI, N. A.
Psnland Ii The editor. II has no
names up for President, but, we sup.
pose, al the "Reputlican' il mildly
Democratic, that the Messenger has
come into existence, 10 act az q kind
Of compensating balance wheel on the
"RspubIican" to keep that gentleman
from flying of the handle, when he
gets hold Of light campaign literature,
vulgar1y denominated ''Truth.r
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

Z
FLORENCE NlonrrEeAIE.--The Lon
don Globe, in noticing the arrival Of
Miss Florence Nightingale at her house
In Derbyshire, after her arduous and
honorable career Of public service in
the East, says:
Miss Nightingale, sedulously avoid
cd that public welcome which would
have greeted her had the day and
place Of her landing in England been
made known. She IL not the less con-
scious, we trust, Of the "honor. love,
obedience, oftroops Of friends, = which
accompany her presence and wait upon
her future career.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-06

A SINGULAR FAcT.--All the sword
blades made for the English army are
the work, il is stated, Of four men,
three of whom are brothers. There
is secret in the mode Of manufacture
known only by these four, and which
they jealousy guard. They select
their own assistants, and have the
right to discharge them at pleasure,
when they do not like them. One of
the brothers at Enfield makes eighteen
blades per day. which he receives Is.
Sd. His average earnings weekly
amount to fifty dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-09

How TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH.-Our readers
shalI have the beLefit of, and may reflect upon
the following bints on church etiquette
For GsntLemsn.-Fancy upon openi ing the
door everybody will look at you, and bear
Yourself brayely until you get your seat.
Then pass your hand over your hair to see If
the hours labor you spent on 1t has not been
in vain; then take a good long stare over the
congregation to see who is there. If you chew
tobacco blaze away into the seat behind you,
If unoccupied, or else let drive at your neigh
bor's patent feathers. Scratch your name on
the back of the front seat, with the likeness of
a cne-eyed hippogriff, starefrequently at the
pretty looking girl behind you, and if possible
send her a note assuring her that she has the
prettiest hand, or the most exquisite eye OF
blue this side of Paradise. After having eX-
hausted all reasonable amusements you may
shut your eyes, open your mouth, and favor
the congregation with an extempore snore:
After the service is over, do the agreeable, 4
possible, to some divinity, anu tnereai'ei
write yourself brick.
For Young Ladtes-Spend four hours In
fixing out before starting, for 1t is every young
lady's duty to look pretty, bearing ~ mlnu
noses of being worshiped by the gentlemen,
and attracting their unqualified admiration.
Step gracefully and dainty up the aisle, seat
vourself again, and repeat six consecutive
times. Pull the outer garment litde way
over the left shoulder, then back on the right,
and after doing this a few times, leave it where
Won found it. Straighten down your collar
and then straighten it up again, pull out a
highly perfumed handkerchief, pass 1t over
YOUR lips, and then return it; smooth down both
sides Of your dress, and thrust the too Of your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-09
EAsToN, Pa, l7SI, March IL

TIE SOUND DUEs.-A British Parliament
committee are occupied in obtaining informa-
tion in relation to the Sound dues exacted by
Denmark. At a recent meeting Of this com.
mittee, Mr.. Pearson, a partner in Hull mer-
camille house, gave evidence against the con-
tinuance of the dues. He stated that the FL
sinore roads were very narrow, shallow, and
intricate; some ships are compelled to remain
there all night, others longer; it was fraught
with Inconvenience and danger to all who had
to stop here and pay the impOsts. The charges
attached to the collection were extOrtiOnate
and vexatious. The only return Denmark
makes for the tribute is the keeping up Of
lights and buoys, and providing now and then
pilots to run the ship from Elsinore to Copen
hagen, a distance of about ten miles. Ho
thought neither the lights nor nilots ar'"olly
necessary.
1t seems that the payment of the dues by
the captain Of the Sarah 5. Bryant, under
protest, created much excitement among the
officials, who lodged q counter protest with
the American consul. Some surprise was
manifested that the Sarah 5. Bryant should
have been charged only the dues paid by
privileged nations, as the treaty between Den
mark and the United States had ceased, but
this was explained by the news announcing
the new arrangement to continue the toll for
a prescribed term.