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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-16

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SOUTH 0LA7K0T..
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Near tie Ackigdn Southern aad Book Lslasd RE.
CHICAGO, I'LL.
T>Hs subscriber having tHssed the above house for
- 'e IN OF year 70 NV prepArsd 10 no Ommo.
dat" DO trdtrs and strangers vis,ting h. CITY.
M house has =" n newly furnished, pap d.
painhd and all nthfr imp vvements hs !. q bes1 added
for the comfort OF: 1t gnasts
No pale viii he spared 70 rake Il equa' 70 any
ffs: class hot IN the re tern country.
The pauons.e % my fri nds and tie TRAVELLING
public :. respectfully solicited.
'oA'7dac THOMAS sH8aRY.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-16

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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-16
A.SLS, R.IES! R.sGS

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WI =, r., uotlL str,,-s corner oi Ciatt, Chicago.
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GRAIN SACKS.
FufHtshfd ui-n lie shortest ir'lce, and at the
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-16
Herring's Safes.

tn ub-cribers a.c Agents
Tor Mee~rs. y. G. HERRING h
- lie ate Frr h,ri Tnief
roof Safe. We would invite
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The fact that these Sa'es hav.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-16

Lot S ilofk 80 ~ feet / ani Btick VI use I rooms.
Ios7 5 8 10 BOOK n fultOns adiliion
10 T" ~ n. front
= = uflntS and = = Of l"t block 5 s. I'd yf,nt- adj
dition 20 net mont, tan Hoes D Iusus and ia
tI,5 " . ,ffit y block - ~ rect trout. puD M
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St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
SILAS CARD & SON,
Real Estate Agents,
Mason City,

C.rro Gordo Co.,.........Io ro.
nFFER for sale the following Real Estate,
~ ut the lowest prices:
100 acres, improved, two and half miles
from Mason City
80 acres choice prairie, overlooking town.
l6O acres, $50 prairie, 10 Of timber, one and
half miles from town.
20 acres choice timber, two and half miles
from town.
10 acres heavy saving timber, three miles
from town.
Two choice business lots and building,
facing Public Square
Also, building lots in Mason City
30 acres lying on north bank of Clear Lake,
suitable for residenc.
Lots in village of Clear Lake Out lots ad
joining village, in size to suit purchasers.
4SO acres. improved and well waterel, one
mile east of Clear Lake village.
so acres timber, two miles from last men,
toned tract.
Oacres lying ON south bank of Clear Lake,
adjoining Clear Lake City, will be sold in lots
to suit purchasers.
Also, wild lands in Worth, Hancock, Cerro
Gordo and Franklin counties, comprising tim.
Der and water, eligibly situated, and for sale
low, ON easy terms.
Also, 600 acres of choice land in CerrO Cor.
do county, well watered, for sale on the follow.
ing terms: One quarter down, balance in
2, and years, at per cent. interest viii
be sold cheap. 32tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
CEDAR VALLEY
Agricultural Implement
IRON Y: WORKS.

c. TnURsToN CHASE, PROPRIETOR
MANUFACTURE OF the most approved
Nl Tanning Mills, Plows, Horse Rakes,
Straw Cutters, Cultivators, Corn Shelters, &c.
Deales in Harvesters, Threshers and Agricultu-
raj Implements generally; Seeds Fruit and Or
nalnental Trees also, Leather and Rubber
Betting. Particular attention paid to manu-
featuring and repairing Mill Gearing, Iron and
Brass Casting, Finishing and Screw Cutting,
Wood and Iron Turning. Orders promptly
executed and work warranted. Steam En-
gines, Saw Mills; Portable Grist Mills, Steam
Gagues, Fairbanks Scales, Wood and Iron
Machinery Of the best Eastern Manufacture,
furnished to order.
WATERLOO, BLACK HAWK COUNTY,
IOWA. 49m3
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Boots ana,,,.,,su

N.SkAtS- =
100 Cases of Boots and Shoes, o.
all qualities, Styles and Prices, manufacture,
expressly for our own retail trade.
HA7D"A7I.
Heavy and Shelf Hardware, Builders Hard
ware, Door Latches, Locks and Knobs, Butts
Screws, Bolts, Nails, &C. Iron and Steel, Iron
Bars, Anvils, Hammers, Axes, Shovels Spades
Hoes, Hay and Manure Forks, together with
all kinds Of Shelf Hardware.
CrOckcry and Glass Ware.
A general assortment, embracing all the va
rious styles and qualities in ordinary use.
DRUGS and Medicines.
We have large stock of Drugs and Medi-
cines, including many Of the more popular Pa
tent Medicines of the day.
But time and patience will not admit of emu
merating further. 1t is indeed difficult to tell
what we have not got in the mercantile line to
answer the wants Of our customers 1t will
bc seen by all who call that we are prepared to
clothe the backs, shoe the feet, or crown the
heads Of all, both male and female, and we
are confident that every one who visits our
store will be convinced that we are far ahead
Of all competitors in the STYLE quantity and
quality of our Goods, and we guarantee them
to be lower in prices than inferior articles are
sold at elsewhere.
We charge nothing for showing our Goods,
and to all who wish to purchase we have to
say that, it is our determination to give salts
faction, even If we have to give our Goods
away, as we intend that the
THE EMPIRE STORE
shall henceforth be known as one Of the +" In
stitutions" of
The Upper Cedar Valley.
Therefore, we expect every man, woman and
child, in want Of any Of the comforts or luxu-
ries of life, to give US call, when We hope to
canvince them that
The half has not been told,
in regard to the advantages we present for
trade in all the various articles Of domestic
consumption, and the astonishingly low prices
at which they are sold. Don't forget
The Empire Store,
STONE BUILDING,
opposite the st. Charles Hotel.
B. CHENEY,
Is H. C. STINSON.
st. Charles, Floyd Co., Iowa, May q, 1857.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Celebrated stoves.

which for beauty. utility and economy combined, arr
uni, ersay acknowledged 10 have equal consisting
HOTEL, BOARDING HOUSE COMMON. COOKING, PAR
IOR, AND PLATE STOVES
every one of which i FULLY TRIMMED in the mos
modern and substantial style, and WARRANTED to give
perfect satisfaction. Coon STOCK or TIN WARE Away
on hand
All kinds Of Tin, Copper, and sheet Iron Ware: man
ufactred and repaired TO order and upon the shorlss
notice.
Particular attention paid to TIN ROOFING, which viii
be done after the most approved method, and warrant
cd perfect
Country Merchants will find il to their interest to Civ
them a call before purchasing elsewhere, a. they ar
bound not to bc undcrsold by any House in the West
\. bah Orders will receive prompt attention
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Hat9, Hats!

DEAVER, Moleskin, Panama, Leghorn
I'D Palmleaf, and Straw Hats. suitable for
mems and boys wear, for sale by
CHENEY & S'TINSON.
st. Charles, May q, 1867. 81
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
New Steam Ferry
M g z q x "a!

Nhe Upper Steam Ferry Boat NEZEKA has
l. commenced running her regular trips acxc.s
the Mississippi between the Steam Boat Land
ing of
Prairie llu CHEN 4 Nezeka.
at the Mouth of Yellow River Iowa,
This Route presents facilities for travel be-
tween Southern Wisconsin and Northern Iowa
and Southern Minnesota unsurpassed by any
other. The Citizens of Monona, Rossville,
Waukon, DEBORAH and neighboring Towns,
will find this tie shortest, easiest and CIIEAP PEST
means communication with Prairie du Chen.
Distance from Nezekaw to Mononn, ] l miles,
to Rossville, 16 miles; to Waukon, "a miles ;
to DEBORAH, via Rossvile, Al miles.
Prairie du Chen, April lst, 1867. Gun 81
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17

ClOCKS, WdLCu6S anu J0Weuy
ever exhibited in St. Charles.
N GILBERT has just returned from the
Ds Eastern markets with general assert
ment Of goods in his line which he will sell us
cheap as can be bought at the Fast, and all
articles, sold, warranted as recommended
Ny stock Of Jewelry comprises
Ladies Breast Pins, Cameo, Gold Stone, Gold
Stone Mosaic, Ambrotype, Jet and Plain Gold,
of assorted sizes and patterns. Ear Drops Of
all styles-Caineo Gold Stone and Plain Gold.
Childrcn's Ear Drops. Full set Canoes,
Bracelet, Brooch and Ear Drops, nicely cased.
Ladies Gold Heart Slides and Finger Rings;
also Gold and Silk Watch Guards. Gent
Breast Pins, Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Steel
Vest Chains, Gold and Coral Finger Rings
Gold Pens with or without cases, spectacles,
silver thimbles Comedian Drops, &c Sc.
have also Ladies' French Working Cotton
Linen and Cotton Floss, Portemonaies, Wal.
lets, Envelops, italian Violin Strings, Steel
Pens, Hair Pins, Hair Brushes, Hat Brushes,
Puff Combs, Scissors Stillettoes, SC. SC
Clocks, Watches and Jewellery repaired at
short notice. All work warranted.
~ Please call at the st. Charles Book, Drug
and Jewelry Store, Intelligencer Building, OPP
positc Public Square. d. GILBERT.
st Charles, May 20, 1857. 36tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
THE FIRST
Spring Coos
----.-.-IS57 !!

| =. Is. & G.. H. Haskell
IA RE NOW RECEIVING a very choice
IA Stock of Spring and Summer Goods
! which will be sold AZ cheap as ever, notwith-
| standing the high prices East. Call and See
and you will he convinced.
TlHE Finest Assortment of Lawns in town
l. MAJ DC found q:
"A. sc. H. HASKELLS.
TNINE Black and Fancy Silks at
Il HASkELIS'.
DONNETS of the latest Spring Styles at
ID HASKELI.S.
MARsEILLEs and Allen Dale Counter
WI plnes at HASkEILAS.
DARASOLS of all kinds at from 25 cents to
Il $500, for sale at HASKELLS.
T AIDES! please call and see those Hoop
IL Skirts at HASKELI.S'.
RoNNEr RIBBONS that can't be beat for
I'D sale at HASKELIS.
CHOES of all descriptions at
y HAsKELIS.
tHAvE you seen those nice German
NROCKERY of every kind at
u HASKELLS.
GUNNER GOODS, for Mems wear, at from
- Is cts. to 81 80 per yard at HASkELLS'.
DANTS at IS cents and upwards-also Linen
Il Coats and all other kinds of Coats for sale
at HASKELLS'.
GUNNER Vests, Marseillos Vests. Silk Vests
IF any of you young men are about to be
i married, buy White Vest and things at
HASkELLS'.
DALM Leaf Hats, Straw Hats Ieghon
i Hats, Panama Hats, Wool Hats. Fur
Hats, and Silk Hats, at HASkELLS'.
Doors. heavy and Light Congress Caters,
July Dancing, at HASKELLS'.
GRAND de Tour Flows, Breakers and Crop,
VI for sale at HASKELLS'.
GROCERIES of all kinds, Sugar, Coffee,
" Tea, Rice, Pepper, Spice, Starch, Salera-
tus, Hams, Bacon Salt, Pork, that nice family
Flour, Oysters, Sardines Soaps SC at
HASKELLS'.
4 IL the popular Patent Medicines of the
II day at HASkELLS'.
HARDWARE, Paints, Oils, Turpentine, |
IL Burning Fluid, Plastering Hair, in fact
every thing that you may want, cheap and
good, you can find at the old stand.
E. II. & c. H. HASKELL.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
w ate1toWn.

Rare inducements to Settlers
yUNIIE village of Watertown is situated on the
l. West Side of Cedar River, in Floyd Coun-
ty, Iowa, and adjoining the Southern lin.
OF Mitchell County. One Of the greatest trav
ellcd roads in lOwa-that Of the Cedar Vale,
passes through the town. Also, upon til,
County line, ON the north side Of Of the town
there is a
GREAT TRAVELLED TIIOR0uGHrARE
leading from McGregor westward, via Fort A.
kmson, WATERFOWL, Shell Rock Falls, ss,so
City, &c. A beautiful stream Of water. ca lie,
Rock Creek, empties into the Cedar River q
this place, which affords several
Fine Mill Sites,
and it's water power here has already been i'm
proved by the erection of an excellent dam
and a
GOOD SAW MILL,
which is now in operation and doing a GOO
business. Upon the Cedar River, at this point
there is also an excellent water power, which
is about to be improved by the construction o
u good
Saw and FIGURING Mill.
a spacious hotel here is in progress of erectiors
Also store, and several fine dwelling -hous,x
STONE QuARRIEs are near by, Attending excel,
lent stone for building purposes; and the BEs..
OF LUMBER can always be had at reasonable
prices. Farming Lands in this vicinity, mr.,
as fine and valuable rs any to be found through
out the entire length and breadth OF the Cc
dar River Valley, and there are large bodies o
HEAVY TIMBER,
in close proximity to the town. Although the
prices of
FARMING LANDS
here having taken rise since laying out the
town, still they are cheap compared with those
of other places. A Post-Office will be estab-
lished here in few days. The
Cedar Valley Railroad
is to pass directly through the town, and the
Mcoiregor Railroad, extending westward, Ii
expected to pass within few miles Of it, Ev-
erything considered, the proprietors question
whether any town in Northern Iowa presents
as strong inducements to settlers as Watertown.
The advantages of location, the excellent
quality of timber and farming lands in the Vi
cinity the conveniences of
Mills, Stores, &C.,
the facilities for obtaining building materials
and the low prices which prevail here-are all
to be considered by new settlers. To
ME- q II "A MICS
and business men who may desire to build and
become residents of the town, the proprietOrs
will make a donation Of lots, and otherwise
render aid and encouragement. Our present
Post Office address is Fremont, Floyd County,
Iowa f. w. JONES.
IRA PROTHEROE, ifop''e'oS'
July %, 1857. 45tf
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17

Dried Fruits, Preserved Fruits, Raisins, Figs,
Nuts, Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes, Fish, Salt, Soap,
Candles, Pickles, Vinegar, Rice, Tapioca, Mac.
arOni, Corn Starch, Citron, Zante Currants,
Pearl Starch, Saleratus, Sup. Carb of Soda,
Sal. Soda, Cream Tartar, Yeast Powders, Nut
meg, Cloves, Mustard, Ginger, Mace, Cassia,
Snuff, Camphor, Matches, Powder, Shot, Lead,
Caps, Pepper Sauce, Sweet Oil, Castor Oil, Sar-
dimes, Oysters, Chocolate, Cocoa, Crackers,
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Goods at New York Prices,

w of August all or any portion OF their
stock of
Goods ut New York Prices,
adding ten per cent for transportation, for
cash, for the purpose of reducing their stock as
low as possible, and make room for fall pur-
chases. Our stock is large and well selected
comprising good assortment Of
Ladies' Dress & Fancy Goods,
Yankee Notions, Clothing, Straw Goods, Boots,
Shoes, Crockery, Hardware, &c, all of which
we will and can sell cheaper than any other es-
Enlistment west Of Chicago. Come and see,
at the Empire Store in Stone Building.
st. Charles, July 8, 1857. 43
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Mechanics Tools.
implements,

among which may be Found lragSt Cuvai"rs, Hrag ah'
Ctvator Teeth and the REST FLOW thai ever marked
the Western soil also Double and Single Corn shelters
by which single hand may shell from 100 to 200 bush
els per day and Osborn Gales HAY and straw Cut
ters by the Of which II is found by actual expert
met that stock can be kept in better condition on one
third less feed than be done where no Feed Cutter
used And lastly, though by no means least IN impof
lance they would call particular attention 70 Their mag
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Summer C1othiue

and fashionable white, buff, and other kinds
of Summer Vests, Summer Pants &C., we have
of the heavier material suited to all seasons,
Over-Coats, Sack Coats, Frock Coats, Dress
Coats, Fine Black Pants, Common Pants of
all grades and patterns, made of Cassineres.
Doeskins, Satinets, Tweeds, &C.; Vests in any
quantity and variety, also Broadclotlis, CASH
meres D0eskins, Vestings, and other
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
MADISON
CARRIAGE FACTORY,
49,

DATRONIZE home manufacture. Car
l. riages made in Madison in the best style
of the Art, and of
Superior Materials and Workmanship.
J. NJ. GRIFFIN'S Carriage establishment is
now in full operation. l am making heavy
and light carriages, Barouches, Buggies, Pha,-
tons and Pony Wagons, and 1rotting Sulkies,
with cast steel ARMS and composition boxes
The best kind of
Case Hardened Ak etrees,
second growth hickory, well seasoned, and
the very best iron are used in all work turned
out by me. Come and see my work and sat
isfy yourselves. D. W. GRIFFIN.
Madison, Wis, April Is, 1857. 1y32
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
June 4. 1857.
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL.

4 large supply of this invaluable remedy for
IA coughs, colds and consumption just re.
ceived and for sale at the ST. Charles Book.
store, by HILDRETH & CARVER.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
CLOTHS

suitable for mems and youths wear.
IU;R34ISlaIS9G GOODS.
Gentlemen's Fine Dress Shirts, Stout Working
Shirts, Cotton Flannel and Woollen Under
shirts and Drawers, Stocks, Cravats, Handkcr-
chiefs, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Gloves,
Hoso So
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17

HARDWARE, Paints, Oils, Turpentine,
III Burning Fluid, Plastering Hair, in fact
every thing that you may want, cheap and
good, you can find at the old stand.
f. II. & c. H. HASKELL.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
CI,OYHfNG.

We have greatly replenished our stock of rea-
dy made Clothing, and have large amount
adapted to the season. In addition to our
| supnly of
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17
Goods at Cost.

CHENEY e STINSON,
s sEh Gm this t% ~,ran the ,h 10th
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17

~ ROCERIES of all kinds, Sugar, Coffee,
" Tea, Rice, Pepper, Spice, Starch, Salera-
tus, Hams, Bacon, Salt, Pork, that nice family
Flour, Oysters, Sardines, Soaps SC. at
HASKETJS'
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-17

Heavy and Shelf Har1ware Builders Hard
ware, Door Latches, Locks and Knobs, Butts,
Screws, Bolts, Nails. &c. Iron and Steel, Iron
Bars, Anvils, Hammers, Axes, Shovels, Spades,
Hoes, Hay and Manure Forks, together with
all kinds of Shelf Hardware.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-02-06
Drftrrrn articles.

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY .-Baltimore, Jan
PA terrible tragedy occurred here to-day
\ druggist filled prescription ordered by
Arnold, german physician, for child. The
child took the medicine, and died Immediately
Arnold took the remainder Of the medicine
to the druggist, and told him he had made a
fatal mistake. The druggist persisted that
the medicine was right, and, to show his con-
hdence IN his correctness, he swallowed a
portion himself. lie was Immediately at
tackled by horrible CONFUSION, and died in
five minutes. The doctor, who merely tasted
the preparation and spit it from his mouth,
was also attacked, and with difficulty saved
The affair has caused much excitement The
druggist had mixed cyannurct of potassium
with lemon juice, developing enough prussia
acid in the preparation to have killed three
hundred people.
LoosE on THE TRAoK.-While officer Da-
Wis, of Chester, was on his way to Wood
stock jail with the boys Davis. Carr, and
Maxwell, convicted of the theft from
Raymington store ON the sth inst, his horse
become rather FESTIVE at a Railroad crossing.
and as he probably doomed the animal. which
was worth $500, of more value than the
prisoners, he paid more attention to that than
to them. They thought this was favorable
opportunity to exhibit their love for free
legs and free men, and the first the officer
know the birds had flown and were making
fast time up the track. There being no way
to head them except by going several miles
around, and it being near night. they made
good their escape The officer has made the
following return ON his warrant of commit
ment. mon est Il comeotibus It Raj Roaduin
RI Ihemomitiu belo,0 aefoium." Perhaps
Sheriff Slate, with his large experience. can
Englisbizo this return for us.--Beilous Fails
Argus.
lNFIUENoE OF TOBACCO ON the BRAIN.
Mr.. Solly, the eminent writer on the brain.
says in late clinical lecture on that fightml
and formidable malady, softoning the brain,
81 would caution you, as students from ex-
cosses in the use Of tobacco and smoking.
and | would advise you to disabuse your pa
TENTS minds of the idea that it is harmless.
| have had large experience Of brain disease.
and j am satisfied now that smoking is a most
noXious habit. | know of no other cause or
agent that tends so much to bring on hne-
tional disease, and through this in the end, to
organic diseases Of the brain, as excessive
use Of tobacco
1t is stated in the California papers that at
the recent election in that State, two women
were elected to fill offices in Placer County
one as Justice of the Peace, and the other as
Constable. Each received one vote in the
precinct, and there was no opposition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-02-06
NtIiaiolls EnttIItgcnrr.

Rev Mr.. Kirk, Of Boston, is going to Par
is, TO take charge of an American Missionary
enterprise in the French Capitol.
An interesting revival Of religion is in pro-
gross in Yale college, and twenty or more Of
the senior class are among the converts.
The Christian natives of the Sandwich Is
lands gave $4,000, last year, to religious and
charitable objects.
Mrs S. A. Sattcrlce. wife of a Burman
missionary, died on her passage home in the
ship Southern Cross, ON the 18th of Novom-
bcr.
A church for the deaf and dumb is about
20 be opened in New Nork--the first institute
ton of the kind in this country-whcrc de
vine worship will be conducted by signs.
At recent meeting of the Caledonia Coun-
ty Bible Society, the sum Of sos 36 was re-
ported as contributed TO that cause in that
county during the past year.
The Roman Catholic authorities have late
ly refused permission for the intoment of the
remains of Portuguese Protestant in Made
ira, and the body was throwp into the sea-
REV. AMOS CHASE. Pastor of the Congre-
gational church in Ludlow, was dismissed
from his charge by an ecclesiastical council,
the 3Oth ult., that he might accept of a call
to a church in Acworth.
A Synagogue was founded at Newport, RI,
some time since by a New Orleans jew. Jul
dab Touro, who left a bequest to keep it in
order. The society has at last dwindlod
down to a single worshppcr.