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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-09-16

For the Daily Gate City,
To Mechanics. Lumbe rman, Brick.
makers, &c.
The las. legislature passed Law which
materially affects your rights in regard to
Mechanics Lien, which wish to make known
to you through this medium.
II requires that within thirty days after
the performance Of the work or Of the fur
nsshing of the materials. Won shal, fle in the
Recorders Office specification Of your claim,
the name Of the party who owes you the debt
and description OF the property on which
the lien 10 claimed
II this 10 not done your lien is Of no avail
against subsequent purchasers, mortgages
or judgment creditors.
In the present dangerous times, being q
sincere, if not a noisy friend Of the laborins
man, have felt i. my duty to make known
this law. SAN. r. MILLER.
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e"You see how bald ] am, and don't
wear a wig "True, SIR" replied the ser.
want, IAN empty barn requires no thatch.''
make not jest with another's in6r-
mites.
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Keokuk Book-0indoTy,
AND BLANK BOOK MANUrACT0RY
DLANk Books msds end ruled 10 any required
DpAttsrn. Court Records, Justices Doeksts, A.
SCISSORS Books, Poll Books, &c., ac., furnished q
short notice.
Old Books, Magazines, Music, Ac., bound or 70.
bound in any style desired.
~Ay Nudsry will BE- found ON Sscond-.t
next door to the Atheneum, sign OF the "Bil
Book" ISAAC N. PlEkCk.
sep III '57-d
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New TallORs0g MoUse.
rINHE subscriber would take this method Of In
forming the gentlemen Of Ksoksk aad vicinity
that b has tskens
Store on An IT,, bet. Moin o~d BlosIssv,
for the purpess Of carrying on shs absvs busnsss.
Having been connected for several years with one
OF the Arst houses in Boston, be fssls confidence
In inviting any ens In want OF Clothing 70 sal and
examine his stock, consisting in part 81 Bisck,
Blue. Olive, Green, Brown and Mulberry French
and German Brosdclothe; German and Yrsash
Doeskins. CsssimcYes. rich Silk and kasssilles
vsstins'. Furnishing Goods. 1rinn;ns,, A.:
Ksokuk, lows, July :. SD
Mrs. DeaA's seaSnary fer Heang
One oncert stree. BET .ssn Third Fossth Streets
KEOkUK, IOWA.
1vHR next session Will eomnsnes % Monday tn
i 18th Of Septembcr.
Thspsiasipsi being desiross Of sstsblishisg IL
viii exert her utmost ability " vendsr her Semi
nary II oil sespesss worthy q pstsoaaes.
osstrsl ss4 readily accessible Josalioa In
bees obsainsd--ths rooms ~ aiSy - ss10odiosl
msnt, aad particular attention viii b bsstswsd
upon the and moral ~ we'll - iutsllec4ssl
training u the papiis.
In PAansssa iAs iastrsstios will be ssfsfsi and
complete.
In Music the principal hes awaited hssseH Of II,
eminent abilities Of Mrs 4. A. Christie, for vocal
and instfumental.
Stated Lsctures ON Physiology, Assroneny end
Bellies Letters will b. delivered withest sxtrs
charge.
Primary Department, session Of - weeks, sis .. ..
Music on Piano and Guitar, (sxtrs) 10 ii
French and Latin, (extrs) 10 u
Drawing, Cratic.
For farther particulars enquire II the Seminary
sept1d
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HM TN E0H ~

DONNkTD.
IA ERCHANTS and AILLlNER6 visiting = A
1v1 Philadclphta 70 purchsss eoeds will w
ind large and splsndid assortment u ths y
latest stylssof Paris and American Bounsts Cspa
and Head-Dress o. Mrs. n. s. Bl6HOP'6,
No. 0lA Chestnut-st.
Psstisulas attention paid to orasss and goods
warranted to give sstiafastios.
aug26-dims
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GATE CITY

HAT, CAR AND fun EMPORIUM
HAVING just received our stock OF HATS,
II CAPS, fURs and ROBES, we invite all in
want Of any such goods to call ut our establish
ment and examine eur
Goods ana Prices.
This stock cannor be surpassed by any ever offered
in this city either in style finish, color, price.
D,n't take our word for it, but call and see fer
yourselves.
We charge nothin < for showing our goods
Cash paid for Fufs and Deer Skins.
&. X. 4 j. H. VOORHEES,,
scplsd No. ~ Main-st., keokuk.
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DELINQUENT LIST OF LOTS
IN which speciai taxes are duo and unpaid for
~ Matchmaking On Biondcau street, from 9th TO
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J. 4 W. =. 1EYM0LD6,
WHOLESALE 4 RETAIL DRUGGISTS.
Sessiag 1s.ss, ~ Haia-ss.,
UNION BLOCK.
8ssail kPssscFlpsisn sssPs sis maln,
BURROWs, BLOCK.

nSHB sadsssigAsd have formed ee-paxtnssship
j for The purPoss II carrying on ~ Drag Dusf-
mess: Having parehsssd 7. I. neksaayS large
foas from ~ Eastern cities, ~ en- oEss . t.
voesbls indeeensats 10 parshassfs - any houss In
The west. Oar jobhing lraas will b eo1dusted ct
the stand lately oeoupisd ~ Smith fulisr aad 7.
/. AeKsnny, l53 Aain-st., Usion naosk. We sss
attisg Up ehs City Drag Stors, AZ Msis.st., Bsr-
row 1leek, for retail and psee@ipttsn business.
Ksoksk, sept. 8, ~. JAA16 kIYN0LD6.
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=. nRADEN 4 Co.,,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,

WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
No. " Aain Street, KkOKUK, IOWA
LAYING removed one door west. 70 ROOMS Torn.
= erly occupied BY Raid, Shields : Co., voalt
70 6ttsd larger rooms and nads large aAAisiess 4
their stock o. Drugs and 1edicines We ase pre-
Parsd 70 accommodate them ~ Alling orders % ~
lowest terms.
Below =. give list Of some Of the leading y.
ticles Jusf RECEIVED:
- kegs Bicarb Soda,
10 % 6alezstss,
10 bills. Crsan Tartar,
700 HI Taztsris Acid,
zoe o. QuinIne,
80 o. Morphine.
50 ~ Opium,
5 casboys Sweet spirits NitEs,
5 % Aqua Annonia,
DO 6slpAurie Acid, &e., &e.
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To RA1NTEA1.
Nxy1 invite your attention 70 ear fall and oon-
wv plsts stock Of Paints, Oils, -, which weass
suustantly receiving from New York, Cincinnati anl
ekhes cities. Wso1ar
50 kegs Pure white Lead,
| 50 do Lithargs.
80 do Rad Load,
50 do SNOW white Zinc.
10 bbls. Linssed Oil,
do Tnrpsatins,
| 10 - eliza,
Brushes Of I'll kiHds,
Vasniahso q
A. ths CHEAPEST ntss for sash Or o. short tins.-
Cali a1d -, . No. - Maia street, Kssksk, Lisa.
Asf5il }. 11AD1M 90.
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Float--Wells, Of Louisa county.
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y . IT . = q 3 lTI
R0RnelA Wyeo1g
LAVE removed fron 9Th street 10 their New
i Store, On Third street, bstwssn Main ard
Johnson, whsss they will b d ell times ready
70 fnsnish shsir friendb Asd ssstonsrs with the
shoiesst
FAMILY GROCERIES,, FRUITS, DC.
Remember tho plaos end give than asall. -
sspSd1w
YOa0g America News = oOa
IL AZ bssn fs0ovsa from the ed staaa 81 web
i y star Potter On Johnson ~, 70 The opposite
side Of the street, one door ssst Of where
The publis con Away Aad ths latest Sew Ara ps-
siodisals u The day. WILSON = CO.
sspt
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Iron Monday morning Mr. Ward took I'D his
gllI net, which had been set on the previous Sat.
urday In twenty fathOms, or 10 feet of wafer and
look therefrOm one hundred and tifty ducks
MANY will, no doubt, think this fish StorV bu,
u Is true and shows the immense depth which
tiRsl
IL In Winsted, CT, few DAYS since a party
dressed In wOmen'S clothes, seized a Young girl
named Mitchell, shaved the hair from her heads
ana other parts of her body, and applied tar and
feathers to her, all because she was not as good
as she should be. Did they remember the words
OF Him who suggested that the innocent should
throw the first stone in such cases
IT Originally all pulpits in English church.
es laced 10 the west that the eyes of the congTe-
satlon might see all acts of devotion and look 10
the east, whence the Son of Righteousness arose
he nrst deviations of this rule Were introduced
oy the Purltans and the first chapel erected north
ana south, was the chapel of Emanuel College
cambridge founded by Sir Walter Mildmav a
distinguished leader of that sect
IL The Unitarian missions in India and Kan
sas are, according TO the official report in very
hourishing condition
A movement is also in progress 10 have q nrin,
ing press in India, and, by means of coIporteurs
10 circulate Unitarian publications tbrouobout
The East IL Is proposed to make Calcutta the
centre OF operations. Two native HIndoos are
about 10 prepare themselves for the ministry
among thelr countrymen. A missionary has also
oeen sent 10 Honolulu. A bequest OF seven thou
sand dollars has been made TO the American 1 nj
tartan Association by Miss T. Hobson a grand
uanghter OF Rev. DR. PrieSfly.
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ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

DNO" rs hOIEL w q Hodges Md. Mr.
oss, Norway; Smith, Va; Col Breedlova
La; w Smith, do; j NJ Jackson, Tenn; l. f:
Harris, and family, Va; Campbell f. G Leslie.
bliss NJ Leslie, Miss A NJ Howard, do; Mitch
~ ana family; %; w A Chambers, Tenn; w p
smith DO; MCNeal. Md; o Bowie and family
DO; L0max, Va; GrymTs do; ] Bake
ana lady, La; Snodgrass, Va; Dove Md: T. III
Wyviil, dol ID Rady, Md; j Lambert, do: w
&c Murdoch, DC; Rev T ii Quinan Md; Nj w
Williams, w A Jarboe, do; ] HaTyie nc.
w Bsali, Md; A NJ Barker, Ky; A A Garnett,,
Spaulding, Ill; Baggs and lady, Ga: j collins
and lady, Tex; Miss Nj Mccall, do; n Coates
ny; w II Van Ingen, Pa; Matthew's. La: ] #
Piggou- Pa; J I Sasscer, Md; X Sasscer, do.
WIZARDS HOTEI.-Miss C Rosekrans
NJ; A Wright, Pa; Gov w Bigler. do: I,
Castera, lr, NC; = Cambridge Va; Can't Lawn
dies, CSN; Wilkinson, do Mr. Cummings. Pa:
l. kearney, USN; ID Luckett, fam La; r s Luck
ett, Va; Hon b Bowdish. Va; g Berret. DI.
J. l. -" ardeil, Ind; G u wilkins Nd; c Forshey'
y ID Dillage, NY ' -
kIR kWOOD HOUSE-E Edison. Conn: p
Hancock, Ark McNeal, Md; DIR : L. Ingram
Va DR. Williams, Md; Murphy, Ny; g X
Conner. Md; j p Rhodes RI =
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NEW GROCERY, WINE, AND

The subscriber begs to inform his friends and the
pubic, that he has opened NEW STORE, corner
OF 18TH street and Louisiana avenue, where he in
tends To keep constantly hand a large and varied
assortment of Foreign and Domestic WINES IL
QGORS. ClGARE, and FINE GROCERIES,
Consisting of Fine Teas, Sugar, Coffee Flour SOnp
Olives, RaisIns, Figs. Sardlnes, Anchovles, Otard
marrett q Co., PInet \ CO., and Col. Chabard' 8
Brandles IN cases, demijohns, and casks. Old Ia
maica Rum, Sherres, Madeira, Port of various de-
scriptIons, st. Julien Caret, Chateaux Margaux in
cases Champagne Cider, Brandy Fruits Reynoid' 9
Edlnburgh Ale, Annlsette, Maraschino, Curacao,
Absynthe, Champagne, and a large and varied de-
scrlptIOn of Havana Cigars.
Also, StOughton PItters, and Fever and Ague
Bltters, Porter, Ale and Cider
Families are particularly invited to call and exam
Inc the stock before purchasing elsewhere, Mem
hers OF Congress also Informed that their orders
Will he promptly attended to, and delivered at their
residences at the shortest notice. ~
general assortment of fine Havana Cigars i'm
ported direct by the subscriber. wholesale and re-
tai. "'u 10
Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms. and
produce taken IN exchange. ~
Eevy's Old Whisky, constantly on hand, of Ie40
Country orders punctuay attended to- and conn
Try produce of all descriptions received on conslgn-
mehd. JONAS u. LEVY,
Je6-u No. 5li Twelfth street.
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pRIvATE MEDICAL TREATISE


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EVENING STAR.
SONG OF THE HOOPS.

SailIng down the crowded street,
ScrapInz every one they meet,
With n rushing whIrlwInd sound,
hIuffie I'd bellies around abound.
Hoop! hoop. hoop!
What q vast, expansive swOop,
Hoops of whalebone, short and crisp,
Hoops of wire, thin as a wIsp:
Hoops of brass, thirteen yards long,
Hoops OF steel, confirmed and strong;
Hoops of rubber, soft and slick,
Hoops OF lampwlck. cord, and leather,
Hoops that languish In wet weather:
Hoops that spread out sIIken skirts,
Hanging Oh from silly filrts.
sweeping off the public lands,
turning over apple stands;
eLlng children to the ground
AS they Haunt and whlrl around,
Hoop! hoop, hoop.
"hat vast, expansive swOop,
Jolly hoops, that wriggle round,
Sober hoops, that sway profound:
Sprlnsy hoops, that shake ana wag,
broken hoops, that droop and drag;
monster hoops. all overgrOwn,
Junior hoops, of smaller bone;
Hoops that ravIsh lovers ewes,
hoops that read their breasts with SIZE;
Hoops that shock their feeble legs,
Like crowd OF giant kegs.
What gallant ships what swelling sails,
how they resist opposing gales.
w lth what a full, relentless wait,
They OyeTwhe,m each smaller craft.
Hoop hoop, hoop!
" nat vast, expansive sweep!
HdrpsT's Mdgdz inc.
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"ONE MORE Observation-Disclosures an Incl
dent in real life worth its weigh i'm gold TO e. p
X. James, or the romancists Of the ''yellow COW
err family:
son "Wednesday of last week young lady got
on board the steamer Cataract at Rochester in
company with gentleman. The conduct of bot b
parties made II apparent TO those who observed
them that they had been quarreling, but of course
no notice was taken of the fact 6y their fellow
passengers. When the steamer left Oswego for
Sacketts HarbOr the young lady walked to the
side Of the boat, plunged over, and was drowned
Her body was not recovered. The captain took
possession Of her baggage. and letters found in
her trunk reveal a tale Of crime, and implicated
one or more persons in bringing her thus to dis
honor
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SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.-JOHN Ii
= SaooT, No, lI9 Bridge street, Georgetown, ID
ard now offering at very low prices, TO cash anc
prompt customers, large and general assortment n
fS .rta and FANCY GooDs-cOmprlsng in part a.
New style Silk Robes and fancy Silks
Best make black Silks, high lustred
Back Challles, Lustres ard Nous Delaines
Kich printed all wool Nous DeIanes
Rich o1f ana barge Dean ann IN great variety
ot a coiors and mode plain Bareges and De-
PLAIN French Brilliants and Percaes
ham ham coors Cravelas and Spring style Poplins
pest rench printed JacOnets and Rrilliants
White Brllllants, from l2ia to 3lA4 cents
pest makes new styles Gingham
Debages; Chambrays and plain Lustres
Lngnsh Prints OF new styles, in great variety, a,
Rich Chintz colors bes. French Orxandies
WHITE GOoDs, IN great variety.
Plain SWISS, Nansook and Jaconet Muslips
Plald and striped MuslIns
Small-fgured and rich Brocade Swiss Mnslins
RAD and striped Jaconet, Nansook and swiss
White Tarletons, Illusions, and Wash Nets
irlsh Linens tof the best makes) very cheap
LINEN GainIiric, Linen and Bishop Lawns
super e English Long Cloths, suitable for Ladies'
New York. Bates, Atwood, and other good makes
White Csmbrics (of Jonas's celebrated make)
hite Brll ~. !. and striped India Dmlty
Shirt BOsOms and Shirt Collars.
EMBROIDERIEs.
rench worked NJ usiIn Collars and Sets
Swiss Cambria Collars and Sets
Swiss and Lace Sleeves and Sets
HOnlton and Maltese Lace Collars
Swiss Cambria and Dimity Bands
Embroidered Linen Cambria Hdkfs
Also, new styles Lace and Silk ATantillas
Stella and White Grape Shawls
pam and rich figured Bonnet and Sash Ribbons
Steel- spring, NeapOitan, and other Skeleton
Spring assortment of Bajou's Kid Gloves
Ianeta SILK, black lace and Lisle thread do,
Cotton Hosiery OF every kind for ladies' and
Gents best English Half hose, ribbed and plain
do Llsie thread and fancy cotton do.
good assortment Of Silk Cravats and Ties
Suspenders, Silk and Linen Cambria Hdkfs
GOssamer and Llsle thread Shirts and Drnwars
New style ParasOs. N OLD
Also, Gentlemen and Boys wear of every descrip
Goods. DiJ
Domestic Goods for servants wear of the heaviest
makes. VI '''o '0S'ie'
Purchasers maJ rely upon getting desirable goods
ap8-tr JOHN III. SMOOT.
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THE ORGANIZATION AND nANIrvrps
" OF Steam Fleets. bx CantaIn Alna.sa.. r, "

AZ -
OF steam Fleets, by Captain MORRISON, Roval
,r, Navy VOL, London, l257. '"'
Inc Marine steam Engine, by Main 4 Rror,n . Oh
- edition, enlarged, vol. London 1855 ~
Suestions on the Marine Steam Engine and p xam,
haIion fapers, by Main d Brown, vol. London
Bourne.s Catschism Of Steam Engine, new edition.
mulrsy 90 Marine Engines, Steam Vessels, and the
Arlnstrong on Steam Boilers, I VOL, London
SeTeH on steam and IOcOrnotion / voi 4 nrJo,
bouIne on the Screw Propeller, VOL IonJnn
DoleI f;nslneerlng by Armstrong and BORNE I vol
The steam Engine for Practical Men, by Ham and
- Oener, VOL, London. ~ 'AoNi ohu
The Indicator and Dynamome,e, hv Nj. Z, n
vol, London. ~ -'o'h u ofo~n'
The Marine steam Engine. by Lieut.. Gordon ROYAL
Navy, VOL, London. al
Hsxson on the screw Propeller, VOL, London.
lie Mecanlclen Vapuer, par T.. Paris Ca nitsIne ds
. sasseau. vol, Paris. "o
DictlonnalIe de Marine. Vapeur par Ronpaco,x 81,
- farls, Ca pitaInes de yaisseau VOL Pars OF
lralte des Machines q Vapeur par MessI. Ra,.iI,.
. OF Jehen, vols. and atlas, Paris ""'"'i'o
bhrns stealn Engl Inc. illustrated; HObyn,s Mammal
OF me steam Engine; Russell ON steam and
Steam Navigation; PambOuT's Theory ~ IT,
steam Engine; Reid the Steam Gng,no :.
Noodcroh's Progress Of Steam Navigsiinn
fortwlme on the Steam Engine; SfuaTt's Anec'
others. FRAEcK p. NJ i inR,hS
jy9 n ''oh.
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Medicines,
vDHE GREATEST
l. ME- DICAL ISCOVE
OF THE AGE,

Al, ur.vrnx of Ro,hu,x h.. a,.... :.
of nnr nn,n.non nasture veal. ,smS IN one
Aif from M hoMoR'
Trx,.,, S,,of,yo 5n,rm "a - -- ~,
~ .cV .i p !, ~ oyer .iaror tonMon ftnlpe.
never ialleo e4cePt III Two Gases, ooth thunder Hu
mot mas NV Jams hs b over one hundred
Boston: 'e' - " ''. ~ "'' ''''' 0i
A, IVY Julius "ie "aiiah'eu " ouio nursing sore
m NOUN ,,,.. ho,,,., ,,,,u any,. ,h. ,-o,.. Ii,
OnG W I'LL H. v.,es VIII ouio INC "oist Ainu OF
rTTnples On ,. .ne t aGe: ,,, ,,.. Oh. Dill;
.t ~ wi.. c. . tno sy ~ va DIES.
cnwo Dot tI are WARRANTED 10 cure the worst
Lhiee " Ffs ootles are wariahteu 10 cure the
worst KIND OF .rySlpelas.
One OF TWO Ootues are warranted 10 cure al hu-
NOR in the Eyes.
~ Two Do,1es are warranted 10 cure Running OF the
raIs ana botches among the HAIR;
and running Ulcers.
One Oottie VIII cure Scaly Eruptlons oil the Skin.
1--we or thfee Oortes are warranted to cure the
Two or three Ootties are warranted TO cure the
most most desperate case oil rheumatism.
rheum.
Five to eight bottles will cure the worst case Of
Scrofula..
, dement, Is always eX perlenced from the first bot
tie, and perfect is warranted when the above
quantity is taken.
vain tried all the wonderful medicines of the day as
that common weed growing on the pastures, and
along old stone walls should cure every humor the
system yet it is 2 fixed fact IL you have humor,
1t has to start. There no IF : nor ANDS, huns
pfsSsd ;.d% ~ Pf
done in NIassachusetts gave Il to children year
children whose afs e sss WAS sc and
habby, restored TO perfect state of health by one
bottle; WV
bottle will always it, Ii gives great relief in
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Balance remaining with the Company S2230S7 on

The business OF this Company will compare favor
ably with the most successful similar institutions IN
the United States.
From the LIST day of August, 1885, in fifteen months,
up to the LIST day of November 1856, the premiums
and terest received amount ed to the large sum of
Tour hundred Thousand one hundred and eighty live
dollars and sixty eight cents, with the pay of
losses and expenses of one hundred and seventy
seven thousand one hundred and tw enty eight dol
lars and sixty lone cents.
With these evidences Of success and good man
agement, the Directors feel justified in soliciting
share OF public patronage believing that the security
offered Is ample, and that all fair claims will be adj
lusted more according to equity than legal technical
The Company is prepared to issue policies against
loss or damage by fire on
DWELLINGS, FURNITURE, MILLS, MAN
UFACTORIES, WAREHOUSES;,
All descriptions of BUILDINGS and their contents;
or all kinds of MERCHANDISE, trans ported by
VESSELS, STEAMBOATS,, CANAL BOATs, RAILROADS,
EUROPE AND AMERICA,
and on the hu!ls of STEA MBOATS navigating the
Western Waters.
Inc rates oil premium will he as low as other com
panIes, and In fixing them every improvement IN
construction and arrang einent Will he taken into
sldeTatIOn.
All losses speedily adjusted and promptly paid.
Once, northwest corner Pennsylvania avenue and
nth street, Washington City, ID. T..
Insurance may also be effected at the Home O6ce,
northfgeI corner Walnut ard Second streets,
Philadelphia,
And IN other principal cities of the United States
Dy authorized officers Of the Company. apS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-29
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INTERESTING TO FAMILIES,

The following extract from New York paper
cannot fail to be interesting. In referring to -
the receipts $40. 81 Teas IN tins country for one T
00ooo pounds short of the imports of tine year end
ing June 80, 1856, and that
r, The advance In black teas. OOlongs, since last
December, has been fifteen cents per pound; and
Young Tyson Teas, of low and medium grades
have experienced an advance of one hundred per
cent. over last seasons closing prices,
1T will thus be seen that the strong and rapid
advance IN the tea market has been the result of a
short supply and active demand but when il is con-
slderec that we may hear at any moment of the en-
TIRE suspension of shipments at Shanghai, and in
1act that, as soon as sufficient force from England
arrives at the seat of war; all five ports of entry i'm
China will probably be placed under strict blockade
II would not be surprising TO see Teas Mt a nuc CHI
higher figure than they have yet attained"
In view OF these facts, we hold out very great in
ducements Tor families TO lay in their supplies OF
lea notc. KING & BURCHEtI.,
ieII-tf Corner Vermont ave and L. strast