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Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
A doors from the square Market st.,
j . nj . u I O ID .

J 0 III . R I q DO
No. 8, Franklin Street,
HAVING just finished receiving his Spring and
Ill Summer stock of Dry-goods, wo uld respect
fully ask his friends and customers to call and cx-
anime them The store has been greatly enlarged
as we'll as the stock. The new light is fac, and
persons can see goods 'as they really are not az
they should be-"
SILKS.-Che ne lounced Robes;
Rich Chene Silks;
Plaid and check Silks;
erode Nap, Florence e. Marcslias do;
Plain black Silks;
Plaid and striped blaclssilks.
BERAGES AND GRENADINES
Flounced Berage dresses; Plain Berages, all col
ors; Figured do; figured Grenadines; ChaIlies,
all colors.
ORGANIZES AND MUSLINS.--
Organize Robee, Chintz Robes; Organ die Mus
Inns, great variety; French Jaconets; cheap Mus.
Inns, large stock.
MOURNING GOODS
Summer Bombazines; summer double width
blaine; silk warp Alpaca, black canton Grape;
black Lamartine; black Challiss;
RIBoNS AND TRIMMINGS
A large stock and fine variety.
MANTLES AND SHAWLS,-
White silk Nantes; white Lace do. white
embroidered do; black silk Nantes; black french
lace do; black shantilly lace do black Grape
Shawls; white do. do.
EMBROlDERIES AND LACES.-
Embroidered French Collars;
lace trimmed do;
Sets:
Jaconet
Lace
Swiss and Jaconet Edging and Insertingi
do do. Flouncing;
Thread, Linen, valencia aud silk Laees; new
STYLE lace Capes and Berthas; black lace aud Grape
Wells
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
Carpets, large stock and variety; Curtain
damasks, something new and pretty; Lace Cur.
tuins, fine assortment; Oil Shades, with good FIX
lures; OIL cloth for shades; floor oil cloth, feet
wide, very pretty; white and colored Marsailes
Quilts; rich cold Dimity for quilts; lO-4, lid
and 10 Sheetings, very cheap; rich table dam
asks and cloths; damssk Nspk ms and Doyliss
colored fruit doylies; Huchabach Damask and
Crash Towels
B0NNETS AND FLOWERS -
Plain straw Bonnsts; plain Neopolitan do; hair
straw do; trimmed silk and Grape do u very fine
stock of Flowers and Tr innings, all Of W ioh
will be sold very low, as have determined lo
quit the that branch of the trade ?!
ParasoIs and Sh aides - fine assortment and
something new.
Fans. Almost everything in that limo.
Linens--Irish Linens, heavy Shifting Linens
Pillow Linens, linen shoetings, brown, check and
grass linens
Domestic Coods.--The best brands Of Domss-
tics, Osnaburgs, Plaids, Cottcnades, liaen duck
and drills &C., which will be sold at small profits
April %, Slim
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

The Trustees of the GAINESVILLE Female
Academy, have at last determined posi-.
lively, to sell the Academy building and
grounds at public auction on the 10th
of this month. They have been talking
about selling this property for some time
past. and several OF our citizens who are
looking out for handsome. building-lot
have looked anxiously to this sale as the
chance to get a magnificent site; but
sale has been so long deferred that
one at least, Of the expcctant gentle
men, who would have bid largely for the
property, has secured another site We
were surprised to learn, inconnexion with
intelligence Of the intended sale OF this
property, that the lot will probably be sub
dieided, with view Of getting more Tor
it. This would be sheer foAy;-as 1T is,
IL is most beautiful site, and would sell
for high price, but not one Of those who
would buy it as a whole, would bid at all
for a part of it. 1t would sell for at least
$1,000 more, as it now is, than If it were
divided into two or more lots
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

A new and substantial ion fence has
just been put on the Strawberry-Allcy
front of the Court House.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

Commerce street from Second to the
river is undergoing thorough and pcrma-
pent repairs, and contracthas been made
for rcpairing all the streets in town.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
500 CHINAMEN.

Ihave an arrangement for the above number
Cooleys. and can furnish Iron-works with any
number, fren, 10 to 100.
10. NJ. DYE, Agent.
March 90
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

Mr.J F. Cummings sold single har-
ness horse, few days ago, at private sale
for four hundred and Jifty do'larsf dc is
q noble looking animal.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

Among the graduates of the Jefferson
Medical College, at Philadelphia, at its
last commencement, was our friend Mr..
lessee A. Brunson, of this city He has
spent the last two years in Philadelphia,
under the instruction Of the most eminent
professors in Medicine and Surgery and
after two full courses at the Jefferson
School, graduated wsth marked credit
We are gratifed to learn that he has loca-
ted permanently in this city, to pursue his
profession; and we take pleasure in COM
mcnding him to the confidence of the
community, as thoroughly cducatedphy-
stefan, and most worthy gentlemen.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

The City Council are entertaining pro-
proposals. to grade and. McAdamize third
street, from Franklin to Union; and Com
merce street from Second to Third. II is
an Improvement that's much needed, and
we hope to see IL done very soon.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
pHENIX FI1RNAOE-

This Iron property, situated within ~ miles OF
Clsrksville, Is for sale. Terms easy. 5000 acres
land. will divide the property into lots, or sell
the whole In body.
10. NJ. DYE, Agent,
For Planters Bank.
l.
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Fresh Cuba Tobacco Seed.

THOMAS & BRO, have jus, received lot Of
Fresh Genuine Cuba Tobacco Seed. Now Il yoru
tme TO raise your smoking tobacco.
Feb 6, SIT
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
PILES! PILES! Pill s.

This hithssiO iNirastsbie disease, Of asy s~m ssd
rH,aV8 oa IN eETy sfggc, .srste. ~.
cTnEc NJ EKTKRNAL APPLICATION oShv. -.
DR.. CAYANAUGH'S PILE sALvE
M ILL never fail in giving immediate relief, aud
w positively curing the worst and most obsii-
nate cases Of Hemorrlotis or files. Its tho only
lnfallible Remedy known here or elsewhere for the
Piles, and is the result Of years of patient study
and investigation.
Sufferers from Piles now have a remedy at hand
which will gs
Stand The Tel If Trial.
without fear Of failure on Us part, TO do all the
proprietor claimsf for IL. Full directions accompany
each box; and all that Is requisite Is strictly 70 OBJ
serve then, and cure ls oesis.s to fellows
Aug. 30, 1885.
DR.. T. II. rasanaugh, Present.)
Dear Sir; When Iarrived In this city few dare
ago, was suffering intensely with the Piles.
mentioned my condition 20 you, asking your I'D.
vice. You recommended your Pile Salve, saying
II would cure me I tried 1.-THE effect wal mn
mediate, and an row well. believe Il to be, az
1t proved In my case, an Invaluable remedy, and
sure cure for that diseases the Piles, and as such,
recommend II to others. Yours, truly,
JOHN w. HANSON, of 81. Louis.
THRICE 81 per box. For sale in clsrksvilIe By
Thomas & Bro; Ewin Brothers wholesale agents
Naehvilie. DR.. T. H: CAvANAuGH,
Sole Proprietor, st, Louis, Mo.
eep g. t56-lv ~ - -77..sf
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WsashilsgfOn Hotel.
GAINESVILLE. TENNESSEE.
8. r. MOORE, Proprietor.

Having taken this well know tavern stand, and
in Intending thoroughly b renovats and repaiI "a,
and from bis tong experience 90 the business. Tor.
mery VI Russelyls. KY, lie thinSs he N IA be
able TO give general satisfaction, a1dsolleits ~.
erul share Of pubic patronage ttaaa
Travellers wishing TO take tbs RIVER "A nhi,
point may rrly upon being ? eiDlay Dai1i dor
the pasynge OF Boats o. any hour In The uight,ps
We Keep night watch Tor thAs spnnia nufpo~,,
and polite and attentive Porlcr- Gov tho tfnsfof-
tntion Of baggage 10 aud from ihe iigpf
l1'The swge Office Is kept A. fA4 lloel
Jan.9. ls57-ly
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Port Royal Tavern s Ferry for Sale,

I am now offering to sell this desirable property
NO the very best sort ofierms. Any one wIrhing
10 embark IN the mercantile or any other. line Of
trade or mechanism will fint this suitable point
for Investment, as Il combines many advantages
OF schools religious institutions, social relations,
and wealth, not p0ssessed elsewhere As beard.
ing house and tavern stand Il IL decidedly advan-
tsgeous. Call soon, as am determined TO sell,
and bargsn may be bad.
JAMES II. MALLORY.
April "a, '57-6w =
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01

Hughes & Co. respectfully inform the public
that they have just received great variety OF new
and fashionable music, Violin and Guitar strings,
and every other article, gen rally kept in music
stores. A large assortment Of Pianos Fortes from
the principal manufacturers, for sale by
HUGHS & co.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
LAW NOTICE.
REMEMBER
THE CHEAP CASH
CLOTHING STORE
ON PUBLIC UARE;
Next door to n. 8. Moore & Co.

The increasing patronage aud general saiisfac-
ton Of our Customers convipce us, that our sys.
tenn Of business Is good one, viz;
"SmaH Profits and Quick SdIes."
Our store having been enlarged, the stock IL
necessarily increased. We have at present d
very large aud No. I selection OF Spring aud
Summer clothiag, Hats, Caps, Shoes, Trunks
and Gents furnishing goods on hand, which will
be sold very low for cash. lse0c Lyons will be-
at his post from morning ill night. 10 show
goods TO customers. Respectfully,
d. PlOsSER a. CO
N. B We have a large lot Of cigars ON b aud
and for sale TO retail dealers aud wholesale . m .
kers, by the lot or by thousands.
Aphlo. 10 tn
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
10. M. DYE, Sec.
Real Gstate Agenfp.
TOWN LOTS.

We will sell on Saturday the Cd day of May
next, to the highest bidder. IS, or 90 valuable
town lots, well situated, including several beau
tifu residences.-See hand bills. TERMS very
liberal. Sale to CONNIE nee precisely at o'clock
A. NJ. DYE & SMITH, r. E. A.
T. D. LEONARD, Auctioneer.
April 81, '57.
have for sale a number Of Farms, all sizes
from 100 TO 1910 acres, we'll improved and dcsira-
bly, located; several within or miles of Clarks-
vile. | eau suit any one visiting TO locate in
this community. Also lot OF No. l Negroes.
% lots In GAINESVILLE, some we'll improved, others
vacant block of buildings n Strawberry AL
ley. II you want bargains call soon .
10. NJ. BYE, Real Estate Agent,
Strawberry Alley.
March 90, 1857.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
BRECKENRIDGE COAL OLE

WE have the agency Of the Breckenridge
Coal Oil and Lamps for Montgomery Co., and
viii In few weeks be prepared to furnish Il
wolesale or retail. 1t is decidedly the most bril-
liant light yet offered to the pulic We invite ev.
cry one to call al our store and see II burn.
7 THOMAS g. BROTHER
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
PERFUMERY
April "a

At meeting OF the Board Of Trustees Of the
ClarksyiIle Female Academy, held at the office OF
Dye & Smith, on the 22d April 1851 the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolued That afts mature deiberation, IL ap-
pearing TO the SATISFACTION of the Board that it is
necessary to sell the property of the Clarksville
Femse academy, TO pay the debts due thereon.
l. esolUed, That the building and lot known as
the "Ciarksville Female Academy" Situated on
Madison street, be sold 10 the highest bidder, on
the premises on the I6 (sixteenth) day of May
next. the following terms: Que third to be
paid in cash, the remainder in two equal annual
payments without interest, and lien retaine on
the property for the purchase money. Possession
TO be given on the LIST day Of July next. The lot
to be sub-divided into five more lots, or to be
sold as a whole, as the Trustees may deem most
advisable, And that NJ Dye be appointed
commits Toner TO supervise and direct the sale -
And that the same be advertised in both of the
city papers, and by hand bills. and that VIM. M.
Shelton, or some other surveyor DO appointed to
survey and map the same, and that the plot &C.
company the handbills.
HF. BEAUMONT, Pres.
10. M. DYE, Sec.
In conformity with the foregoing resolutions
will sell the property as described, and refer
persons wishing 10 purchaae to the handbills -
This property is not inferior to any in the city Of
Clarksvilie, being egby located in a beautiful
grove of forest trees. There are about eight acres
in all. This Is good opportunity to invest some
fifteen or twenty thousand dollars.
JOIN DYE.
Commi ssh oner.
Jeiforsonian copy till day of sale.
Apr "a, 1857
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
OFF for Kansas!

All persons inhabited to me by note or account
before the first day of May next, or The papers
will be put ia the lands Of an officer for collec-
ton. Money want, aud money mvst have,
SO come and pay up, gentlemen, and save cost.
,-Fs W. s. MELLOO.
May j, ls57-2m.
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FRIDAY, MAY ] 1857.

M. sar.aIel. one 80 " b. D,ys,lg'. sIel.. "a
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Circular for Spring 1851!
w. g. j. E. BROADDUS,
DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS

CLarksriHe Tenn.
We take pleasure in informing our friends snd
the public that we are in receipt of our Spring
stock Of 40
STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS,
purchased on the most favorable terms, which we
are anxious TO sell for CASH. or TO prompt and
responsible dealers On the usual credit, at very
small profits.
az Please call aud examine for yourselves.
Very respectfully,
W. g. J. E. BRoADDUS
April ,, '51--2m.
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John Shillito & Co.
No. ~ East Fourth ST.,
CINCINNATI. :
Importers of Dry-GOOdS e. CarDeting

Respectfully inform their customers and pur-
chasers generally, that they are now opening an
extensive and complete assortment Of Dry Goods
Carpeting. Floor Oh Cloths, &c. Families, Ho-
may depend npon finding the best class Of Goods,
at prices as low as they can be purchased in the
Eastern cities. f III n - u F8
Mareh 81. s57-3ma r-f s,s
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Wsmn@dlQ

AN active, honest man In each section Of the
State TO take orders by sample FOR amcALLIS-
TIERS HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES" To
active mon liberal monthly SALARY and fair com
mission viii be paid. Address with stamp 10
prepay answer) DR. ]. s. McALLlSTER,
Jersey City, N. u
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-05-01
HAVANA CIGARS

10000 Extra fine HAVANA Cigars, consisting
of Napoleone, La Terracetas, B. r. Regalla OPP
eras, Shuck Cigars. and large lot Of German
cigars, which will be sold very low for cash.
THOMAS a. BROTHER.
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GREAT WESTERN FURNACE.

Nar,h20
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A FARM FOR SALEi

March 90.
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March 90.
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07
Correspondence Of the Smyrna Times.
. Day. Book and Ledger.

MR EDIToR-Dear Sir: AS the second reign
of King Alcohol has already commenced would
offer you proposition, which1I have no doubt
will meet with favorable consideration, II
is this: That you open an account in the Times
sEMh King Alcohol, in two parallel columns
giving him daily entries for all his misdemean-
rs that come within your knowledge--enter-
ing nothing against him without reliable proof
land post his account every week, and carry
it to the next paper, so that we may see 1.-The
sum total up to any number of the paper. And
further, in order that King John may have JUS
tice done him, publish request to each and
every physician N the State, earnestly solicit.
ina them TO forward every case where they
have any reason to believe he has been instru.
mental in prolonging life or alleyiating to any
extent human suffering. l have no doubt that
if it were possible to collect and expose to pub.
lie view tithe of the distress, misery and
wretchedness, that will result (from the repeal
OF the Prohibitory Law in the next twelve
months, that hundreds who were favorable to
repeal, and voted for repealers, would be GLAD
to see see the law re-enacted. Rum stores are
already springing up, 10 every direction, and il
/ will be rather q wonder if you do not have
! something TO enter against King John in les
than week. will keep you posted from thi
1 vicinity. /. b. g.
Spring Mills, Dec. a..
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07

OrAt New England dinner Col. Benton
made a speech which, as usual, was full of HIM
SELF He gave the company present great va
.iety of novel and interesting information. He
stated that those who had mothers embraced
the e-whole company present. and that he him
self had a great regard for rimothers. and for la.
dies in general, and told them the number OF
Jobs daughters. -..... ....... ...... :,
Proceeding from these generalities, he said
that his mother asked him never to use the
'sweed,p and he had never done so to the pres
ent day. She asked him, also, not 10 drink nor
gamble, and he had complied with her request
He did not make much account of the lords Of
creation in rising up men the whole credit be-
longed to the mothers; but the only women he
held in high esteem were those who were the
mothers of men, He had lately travelled q
good deal over railroads built by New England
factories, and been greatly astonished at the
comfortable condition OF the operatives-anc
was satisfied that the hearts Of the people were
loyal to the Union.
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07
.Gbailts.: illtIl :. 4atm.
rhsold Bach slor's New Year


es sr CHARLES GRAHAM HALPISE.
oh, the Spring hath less of brightness
Every year; .."-.
And the snow ghastlier. .whiteness ".'
80 s. 1ao Every year;
Nor does Summer blossoms quicken, /,
Nor does Autumn's fruitage thicken, s..'
As il did--the season sicken IT, .aT -,
.... al.i Every year. s"iaa -.."'2'sE =. h
IT is growing colder, colder, .a4ua L,
..,.. Every year, .f#-.a ati q. s.f.
s.i Azd feel that am older I.'' ~" =
% .~. Every year; p.
I' And the snow ghastlier whiteness
Every year. .,..- 1850
Nor does Summer blossoms quicken, II
T. Nor does Autumn's fruitage thicken, 81.
As it did-the season sicken
'' Every year. a. s..
1t is growing colder, colder, -.''
Every year,
And feel that am older F.
Every year; ..
And my limbs are less elastic, .......
And my fancy not so plastic, ~
Yes, my habits grow nonastic,
Every year.
,'Tis becoming bleak and bleaker
- Every year, ..s.
And my hopes are waxing weaker
-d Every year;
Care I now for merry dancing.
Or for eyes with passion glancing!
Love is less and less enhancing
,-'sIr Every year. -"
Oh, the days that have squandered
.'s.. s..,4 Every year,
Andthe friendships rudely sundered "
t.4 Every year!
Of the times that might have twined me
Until time 10 death resigned me,
My infrmities remind me
.a4 t., Every year.
Sad and sadder 10 look before us
...al Every year.
With heavier shadow Ger US
," ttf1- Every year!
To behold each blossom faded,
And to know we might have made it
- An immortal garland braided
Round the year. -
Many a spectral beckoning finger
..". Year by year, .cti
80. Chides me that 50 long linger, -f
nH ~ Year by year; ,-
re Every carly comrade sleeping
In the churchyard, whittier, weeping,
|, alole, unwept, am creeping,
...a...ea Year by year.
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07
Spring Mills, Dec. %. -.

,Ffasr sHAp.A-Thel first shad Of the season
has, saectually been taken. THAT important
event occurred on aChfisimss Day. near Fort
Jackson He, was sold 70 Mr.. p Gallaghse,
for the moderate sum Of $50, and forwarded va to
Goa fGa.) Er.9saa ls'a'aIa ''e 'updh 'H"sh
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07
Original 3rtltle
Written for the Smyrna Times.
Mrs. Smither's Soliloquy.
Br MARTHA HAIsEs srrr.

Oh! isn't it too bad--too intolerable ! But
might have known it: Smithers had the con-
sumption when married him; everybody told
ne was sacrificing myself when consented
q it; ] do not believe ever would have made
such q goose of myself if had not thought
Ella Reed wanted him herself do wonder
Why cut off my nose to spite my face! Oh,
il is terrible to think of! Smithers cannot live
aweek FL see that. Only think what's splen-
did brocade silk purchased the other day, and
was getting il made in the latest style. Now
he is sick--if he will only live long enough fol
me to get good wear out Of that dress!-l de
detest mourning, for it is not at all becoming;
am sure that will look like perfect fright IL
IL! Dark blue mekes me look quite charming
THAT is the color Of my new brocade! Their
isthst love of bonnet, too-so jaunty and s
coquettish (; didn't Major l.. tell me / locke
Just as young as ever. the first time put 1t on
Idou,t ksow what would ask to dof my elt
CANT equipege. If smithers would only b
eonyalescent until after the ball which taks
paaee soon. AS 70 the other, ] can manag
that very well; but can't get over that bal
BY the by, new thought has occurred to me
ifsmithers dies this winter, why | can pack .
all my handsome clothes and go of to SON
city and spend the, winter; that will save n
hsexpense Of buying suit of mourning. OF
psople will never be any the wiser A'' - -. !.
If he win only stay bettsr, ull after the b.
sover. I 10 not care how soon he makes b
erit, for he is 50 much hsrouble-Talways wantii
something. Never mind one thing 10 eertai
hecannoa live, forever.9 -'HealiHh - .
.tN..e.,x,trI lsdio Hsaitidi 1ais "iah -
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07

CosT OF LIVING IN THE WEsr--The st.
Louis IntelI.g gencer, says: Everything needed
10 make family comfortable, is excessively
dear. Rents now enormous, are going up
every quarter day; coal which should be plenty
in our streets at six or eight cents bushel,
is scarce at fifteen, and as the Illinois wagons
have stopped coming on account of the exhor-
bitant charges of the Ferry company, it is like
ly to 60 Sp to twenty AID perhaps to double
that; wood seven to eight dollars a cord at the
Levee, and advancing every day; -four seven
to eight dollars barrel and not extra at that !;
butter thirty to forty cents; eggs thirty five
cents dozen poultry out of reach of common
purses; potatoes two dollars a bushel; and
game only to be thought of by those who are
able to fare sumptuously every day. If these
prices rule now, TO what will they arrive, with
a closed river for two or three months! Why
such state of shings should exist is ques-
ton easier asked than answered.
A Keokuk paper says that the rent of a little
shanty thereabouts is nearly five hundred dol
lars coal forty cents; wood six TO eight dollars
and other articles at same rates. At Burling
ton, an editor says, it takes almost every csni
man can raise to buy provisions for his fam
lily; consequently he has no money left to pay
his debts, and so we fnd it in all our exchange
throughout the West. -..aI D. - f..
Is there no remedy for all this Is there t
be no relief!
Smyrna times., 1857-01-07

Or The transit Of Venus will take place in
1851. when the planet viii pass directly be.
tween the earth and the sun. during the day.
and The darkness caused by il will make lights
necessary in the houses. The transit only oc.
ours once in a century,e and on, the, last occa-
sion the British Government fitted out an expe-
dition 70 the South Pacific Ocean, for the pur,
pose Of observing II frem several points silnul
ianeously, for astronomical purposes. aleiu aii