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The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-02-27
rI1dSYLvAHIA RAILROAD, .


The great Central Route, connecting tho Atian.io
wes,srn statss, by continuous Railway direct! This
road slso connects al Pittsburgh VIE iaiiY hle VI
steamers 70 all psrts on the Wss.ern hsers, ana
Csyeia nd and Ssudnsky with Steamers 10 all ports
ons me Nor,hw estsrn Iskes; making the most d.
rect, ekesysst snd reliable reats " which Freight
can be forwarded to and from the Grsa. West.
Rssss between PhilaAelphia and Fittsburg,
FiRst Class .-1Booss, Shoes, hasl g.
and Caps, Books, Dry Goods lin soc. . leo 4
boxes, bales ssd tranksJ Druks -''
tln boxes 4 bales, Furs, Festhsrs,)
SECOND Class. domestic Sheet
iaE, ,shirung and Ticking Qn oEaSi-
!. nal balss,) Dfugs I'm sasks,l hard. 'ao' iS0t
Wool and sAeep Pslts, Eastward.
Third ClaAs...Anvils, steel,
PORK, ssitod Qoossor in sasks)To }s5c , 100 =
bacco, msputactaFsd, (excsPt Ci-
rscnrth sas II sS CiSss. ...Cofse, Fish, B.
con, Beet & Pork, lin cssks or box
Lead, Nails, Soda Ash, German
clay, Tar, Pitch, Kosin, DC.
FLoGR-ol per barrel until farther notice.
GRAIN-5O cts. per 100 - altii fuithsr notice.
COTTON-s2 per bale, not exceeding 500 lbs,
weight untlfutneI notice.
II Pin shipping Goods from any point east Of Phil.
Be- e a1s sd 70 re
rsnts for is Rosd at Philadelphis PitsburG, viii
Be forwarded uithou detention.
FRSloHr AesnTs Harris, Woliniy & Coz. Mem.
phis Tenn, R. r. Sxss Co., s.. Louis,y 5. Mitch
sli & Son, Evansville, Ind; Dsme.nil, Bell & Bur:
dock, and Carter 4 JeWett, Louisville ,hy. X. Mel
s. q. Cincinnati; N. W. Graham & Co., Zsnesyille
O.; Lsech &. Co., 81 kiiby ct. Boston; Leech Co.
hstor House, N. York; 4 William ct. and Batter
Place, New York; &. . SLeedeT, PhiSdelphia; Ma
graw l. Koons, Baltimore Geo. C. Fronciscus, Pitts
burg.
IL ii. HOUSTON, G..sraI FrsigAt dssat, Phiis
Ii. j LoMRAER1, ssYh. ..dhsSss, Pc. saa
pennsylvania Railroad.
Three Daily Through lrains between Philadelphia
and Pittsbursh.-THE MORNING MAIL TRAIN
leaves PhiIadelphis for Pttsbnrgat u q. N :, end
PittsburxL fer Philsdelphix st7 A. n. The fast line
ss Phila r. NJ and Pittsburg for Phil
,delphis al p. NJ. THk NIGHT RXPRkSS train
leaves Philsdeiphis for Pittsburgh at ii N. and
pitts burgh for Philsdelphis at Il r. n.
The above Lines connect at Pittsburgh with the
railroads TO andfro ST. Louis, Mo-, Alton, Gaisns
and Chicago, III. Frankfort, Lexington and Louis.
Vile KY; Terrs Haute, Dayton, Springfield, Belle
fontins, Sand usky, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus.
Zanssvile MAssillon aud Wooster, Ohio; also, with
tLe steam packet boats from and 10 New Orleans,
n. Louis LOuisville and Cincinnati.
Through ticksta can be hadto srffsm either Of the
abOse places.
Al starting points, Passengers from the West will
and this the shortest and most expeditions route 10
Philadelphi Baltimore, New York or Boston.
THO's. MOORE, Agent, Passenger Lines, phils.
}. MRsKIMRS, Agent Pas sengsr Lines, Pitts.
o Nov a
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sad - CITY HOTEL,
Corner Of Third and Perry Streets.
ACYLRY 4 oLHsTHAD, Propristors.
ef,Hs undersigned would respectfully inform their
l-frends and The public, that ibey hare this day
opened .AGiIY Ho1RL,foT the reception Of stran
gers and travellers. AZ been entirely remodeied
and newly Furnished fhsloossion is ana con
yenIsn aud no effort on ths part Of the Propretors
shall be wanting contribute to the comfort ofiher
patrons. Ha5 Fsea aN $500
Extensive srasLIHa, with careful and attentive vehos-
tiers sIwaysin stteUsisace. Also large vsrd con-
neeted for the accouilaoasIion OF Earmsu, 6e.
Ashare Of public patronage Is respeetfay soaeisen
sAGkLEYtA l. OLASTkAD.
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NEW TIN S1'ORE.
VahB Subscribers hsve Just opened store hsr
1 risop between Third and Fourth streets, where
M 4. pinss and keeping constantly
Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware,
PsrIiculaf attention patd to Roofing, spouting and
Jobbing. Country merchants esE rely upon being
supplied with Tn ware at Wholesale prices. s
kA&s, cid copper, Lead &C., taken In exchange 70,
goods. lAIl6 difl GRANTEES BkLL. I
aaaa q. u Notice. Laat'"lt. EETs
THE subscribers hare this dxy entered into co.
L partnershipiE the Merchant tailoring ousinsss,
under the name OF 4. CASTBELG co., ahd viii
carry on the business at the old stand, whore may
W iouuu fresh assortLa ant OF #HHxs
New and SeaSOna Die Goods,
to. GsntlemsAss scar, and made up 30 order In the
latest siylss, We have hand Z large nj
Of The best made Furuishing Goo d, consistiSg OF
all varieties Of
ahirts, Undsrskirts, Drawers, Stock Ties, CTs-
watts, GlovsA Nitts, Socks, 1uspendsrsl
Braces and everything in this line, for sAis al low
mark, Give Us . call. --ss
sf,l5E A. CAS- rEEL,
e,.44-ass ass GEO LATIMkk-
Davenport, Oct IS, Sc -. s., p nov 2f
POTAsH AND CMllORADE LAME.
Fer sale BY - 81 ALvoRD Z VAN PATTEN,
Il F.
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stores, StOUeS,
4ULTIiLIxD ~ gfevks
Copper, Tin and Sheet
Iron Shop.

Thk undersigasA are nov opening new Copper,
Tin and Sheet Iron J0h0lng kh0p, on Sec.
Of the various articles composing th stock OF com
Pste Tin-wsre and steve Store. An sorts OF we'll,
c,s.eE ana Astiag Foiee Pumps can a ali
Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, Sheet Copper, sAeet zine,
and Bathing Tubs on hand constantly.
Their long experiences In the business makes The
subscrbers confident Of sausfyinS all calls made in
heir line. - &. s-r7l.s ss#
Particular attention psii to Tin RooAns and espe.
ciaily 70 sailing Wiiiisns' Patent Pump with bali
valvea. - ff Fs s5s
July IL, ,'5eda BRuNNKR& CAssEL.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1857-02-27

RAILROAD COESETS,

A LARGE arrival from suciies--msGing orr
;urs 10 call at 80 ~ WADSWU6TH'f.
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Hydraulic Cement

ar Water Ens, kept constantly On hand sndfor
t,aso.dtt BuRRoWsx PRRTTYMAE
GROCERIES. GROCERIES
PRoyIsIONs. oYsTRRS, &c. gs-
THE subscriber being in receipt Of . Fresh sup
i ply of Groceries, PROM sions, Dried Fruits,
Nut. &c, bes.ls 70 inform hi. friends and .hs
above name Fstieies. on hand, which be will be
happy Iei TO his customers at small adv snes on
cost. Also, 5ggL Is &&sisa4E0a ftG@ w.
Wcodsg aai Willow Ware
! an also In receipt by expfess ofths
Fair Haven Fresh Oysters In Cans,
which sm selling by the single can, dozen c40sor
case Is cheap ~ uny other house In this city. =
Thankful for past fsyors, hope 10 merit con
tinuance Of the sane. .E al }. w. WILEY.
AT the old s;sd ol Cd 81 opposite LeCiare block,
between Main snd RfsdI sts. 1An92 dr
= ,YG NOTICE A-A5AA
THE psEtne. ship herstofors existing under 4 name
Of Daw.on Griggs Co. 10 this day Dissolved by nr-
tua consent, Maria B. Dawson retiring from the cop
rtra ThshuAnes ss SILL hareafter bs conducted ~ the
uuSerrxusd under the lsuie and style Of DaHsols
lriggs Co., who will settle ali Chains again ts Old
frn. (noSxs >. y DAWHyNr
davenport, lowe, NV 1885 p; n. GRIdos.
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EVANS, CHEW q CO,

Fresh Groceries.
R31Aoll, Jr., eAs Co..
South East Corner "a d Perry IN. = Ia
N ,NhFUL for past patronage ws aov ar.r Il.
I The eltixsas of Darenrorta ffesh sunni, a1
CEOCERlES. 3ae.
sTSARsr-S @, Crushed, Clarified, ersnuiassd,
AOLAssEs--s, H. New Orleans, syrup. t'st
tDFFEE-Rto, Isgurya, Java. aEF zt &.
Rossted and Ground 80 ~. !.
II as Of all grasss and egg liz
Specs Pepper, favseR !, ! ago year, s.r.
split Peas, CrapbS4akz. ucs whsa R,a.. ..~sns1
Meal, English Piel, "a t2 a Prn,. Nn. SS1
llec, Preserves ss a 4 ~ sJes ets - cSs.I-s
Iotss Radish. ; @ il. > asan. Raj Tnn.nsss
Dried Beef,s.G Z r~s-v'
anssd 70 giyssSI tSs,9t :.
g-.la0st. Flour. H 3
Barrel, haifand quarter barrel sasxs
eraeknel Biscuit
- boxes In store and for sale r
Wooden Ware.
Buckets, Tubs, Well Rucksts, hopl ChoppipS
owls, Mineing kniyss.
BASKETS.
Our sloek 10 large and we'll assorted
fiah. l
Msesersi, salmon, White Fish, Herring, COD
fish A. pALZEtL, JR.. &'Co
Sovs.itf e
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$1s9,,s $40, 600 Q "".
H AR ID w AR r

ON C0NNI6eION-6l0N OF EHk
1T O "a ID "A * Il J.
NJEw storson Second Street, four doors east OF
~ Brady. CarpeBtsIs, Builders, Black smiths, Ma
rhiuis,s Tinns,s and Farmers will here Ind large
sud eli ssor,ed stock OF sheIf and heavy hardware
,heh viii be sold by the undersigned al ten 70 twen-
tynys per cent. less than before offered iu this
market. s.5s ~. 5a@-s+ atE
Country dealers can buy al ihis store st IS Low
rates AS at S.. Louis or Chicago. Call aud examine
nefOrs purchasing elsewhere. "
jaiy s2 dtf J.C. WAshbuKS.
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DeisIs, Saloons, &C..

UeleIS, CaICcilS, &C.
SCOTT HOUSE,
corner df Harrison and Front streets, one squAie
A oslow the Stes m Packet and Ferry landing
III HUMPHREY 500, Proprietors.
lN0uLD respectfully announce TO their Eastern
w friends and tho public generally thai they have
puhchassd this
Large New Hotel
and added more than oae-h ali to Its formef slze,
and having re-dtled and 70 .fu rushed the entire
no asa. are prepared to render the stay Of guests
pleasant. They will aiIa Ia msfit e9ntihuanee OF
the patronage 90 nperaMy Dsstowed upon ON
ne retofore. This use Il 0ns Of the est pleasant
10 catio Us 10 Davenport, commanding view Of the
river, of X COX Island city aHd Of Old FoEt Arm
strpas. IeRe u
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new Fall. MILLIdRRY

NEW Fall, MILLlH8RY
aa1. lust R1cxIvED At fHH
PARIS AND NEW YORK WHOLE
SALE AND RETAIL - % ai
kILL LII RI 0f0 3 =
CORNER o. DaAnT AHA THlRe sTass1s. DAvHHSoRr,
IOWA. "a .3..5
THE Subscriber takes pleasure in In forming the
Lsdiss Of DAveRport, Kock Island aud vicinity !.
that he has just returned from New York with .
Millinery, EktreiAsry ana Fancy
GOOds.
Cur stock Of Bonnet aud Sash Ribbons, brocsieS,
sIiped rnd plaid, black And colored Velvet
Ribbons, silk Velysts, 6atins, Silks,
French Flowers, Feathe1, ..
t-REy =8 Straw Bonnets, &c.,
!. sks largest ssd bsst epsr SrssfAt to sAs nGrtst
w. SPE0IAL LMKITAT1ON. -,
and exam ne our beautiful assortment Of Silk, SIX
and Straw mixed, Satin and Velvet Bonuets of the
nsWest PARA Styles, dark and xhits I'd mra cd Straw
Boonets, infsnts smbroide cred Hoods and Jocky
Caps, DE. ~
Bonnets of every description made 70 order, and
warranted 10 please. Aillnafst supplied with Pat
tern Bonnets and every article In their line, ~
wholesale. Hi E'tH f@'-H -l
n. b. Straw Bonnsts oisschsa, pressed and siisr-
cd Marking and sA mping 70, Sll kinds Of embroi-
defy and brsding dcne % order at short notice.
.r EsIa W.B. NICHOLS,
cor. of Brady q Sd sts., DaTsnpoIt, To-
Sept, sOth, 1885, ~
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DAWSON 8 True,
attorneys and CounselOrs al Law,
and Notariss Public
OFFICE, on Bndy street, in " sf~as's rev
ndIns, ,,o,-, .......-
.sskR "a AyISos. "'-''1- 80 D. s.. TRUE.
Y.tk Il
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4antisis.

4. u 90 - ks L 4 IL,
Dental Surgeon.
oace ON BRADY street, east side, Sd dcor below
TEiri street, z..Ea
jaal7du DASEsPohi, a." A
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tnPIhCES Pisin High LustrS, Boiled Sdks, Mori
lUAntiqus 40 Black Rspp silks, Black altered
and Satin dc Cheine, Black Striped and Figured
silks, just received by
decis rg @ wADswORTH.
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SpEorAI TNYITArrON.
PIANO FORTEs.

~ CHAfFlELD begs leave to inform lhe citizens
SsDaveuport that having had 20 years practical ea
perisnce in Piano Forte making in London and Boston,
is new prepared to repair Piano Fortes p most thor
ongh workmanlike style. Also al kinds Of Cabinet
Work repaired and vanished and tobbing carpentsring
done. ~ a.s5F=}s4 ~. i
Orders left al Mrs. Whestnxus, Harrison street, be-
tween Third snd Fourth, will be puuctuay attended
dec t>d3O o.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17
Focal SntfIIiqtl1te.

THANKSGIVING DAY. The recommendation of the
Governor that yesterday be observed day of Thanksgiving
and in return for the health and prosperity which the
people Louisiana permitted enjoy during past
year, very generally if not universally observed
The courts banks and other public Offices remsned closed
during the day. and large number Of the business
their doors in the forenoon to remain closed till this morning
The churches and large part of the population
focked them they usually Sabbath Sabbath
like stiffness pervaded many of the business Streets and
the elements cousped TO haow the the weather
sereney bright and beautiful In the evening however
change took place. and the rather large sprnkug of the
aon who visited the places of public amusement 60
home in the midst Of spnkng of rain. The ran however,
modest in quantity and gentle descent SO that can
hardly be offered rs exception the elemental harmony
the day Late night there appeared good many
about the streets whe had washed down their
dinners with potatons liberal them nothing
for the rain and less for the police All ALL however, Thanks
giving Day in New Orleans very crednby observed
THE PARISH PR1soN.-Y yesterday being Thanks
giving day. found nothing to occupy in our
usual daily walks so we took advantage of the opportunity
pay visit to the Parish PrisoR and by the courtesy Capt
Phillips to ramify that renowned institution hearts
tent Our observations having been
lengthy in the writing compelled defer particular
count of the visit till tomorrow. The Grand Jury visited
the prison. and companions inspection during
of the time there that august body citizen nquisi
being their round through public buildings
preparatory to drawing up their yaledcoy for the
sideraion of Judge Hunt
STILL OuT-The uptown oil lamps are still out,
according to the reports of the policemen AS this continued
ut hsh great CLOAK 10 the operations OF thieves
and burglars would be good idea for all the
-. m, ~' eAn' W." 'eii
might meet and in the event of meeting robbe could fell
him with the lantern easily as with slung shot.
FIRE.-Mr. Vaughans spice and coffee grinding
establishment at M Ian po,aras str..t .s a, -, Q
'AH' "' A' ~ " u"' e''ee' was ualhageu sy IRE
IN the upper sry on iuesday night The hremen were SO
lie HAS NAMED Uhcer Pleasant Burney has
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17
Further from the Plains.
The Weston (Mo) Dispatch has the following int,
esting intelligence ~. !. ~.

The Weston (Mo) Dispatch has the following inter
esting intelligence s3ssSs3s u. IA
BY the arriyalof an express from Hams Fork, sent
IN by Waddel, Russell & Co., and also bearing Cow
eInment dispatches we have much later news from the
flains than that which has been published. The ex-
pressman, Mr.. Stephen T. Rannabarger, who was
Wagol, master of the train Of Messs. WaddeIl, Rus
sci d Co., which was destroyed by the Mormons left
Hams Fork about clock on the morning Of Neyem-
Der r. is., and arrived IN this city this evening.
fhr. Rannabarger had charge Of the cattle Of the
destroyed train Of Waddell, Russell 4 Co. but having
only nine men, they were attacked by about SEVENTY
flve MoTmons within two miles Of Col Alexander's
commando and the cattle taken from him. BE informs
US that the Mormons had burnt the grass in every
direction, and that the Government stock was starving
and freezing to death at the rate Of fifteen 10 twenty
per This is the seriously felt as the horses
attached TO the battery are from this cause already
inadequate to the service required Of them
The news from Salt Lake received M 10 the time
OF the departure Of the express fully confirms the
news arready received Of the determined resistance
OF the Mormons. All Of the mountain passes are
strongy fortified at each Of which is stationed forty
OF nifty men, who in their position are well able to
winter. f''7' -. D'N-..e ''1s
Col Alexander had taken three Mormon prisoners,
among them, a brother of the notorious murderer W.
T. Hickman It was the custom of the Mormons to
Keep party Of camp followers constantly in the rear
OF the troops for the purpose Of getting all the stock
ielt Dehlnd as strays etc. file of soldiers were
concealed IN raVne to capture of these parties
and single man sent out as decoy. The Mormons
readily took the bait and were led in pursuit Of the
single soldier to the ambush when the soldiers fred,
mentioned f552 fs' - 80
Col johnson was met on the Big Sandy, seventy
miles from Hams fork, having under his charge and
escort all Of the Government provision trains, and
also the trains Of the different traders and was aver
aging about ten miles per day. and expressed deter.
mination to go into Salt Lake city this winter. y
Forty of Magraw's men had been mustered into
the service. They complained that Magraw had left
them eighty miles out upon the plains without pro.
visions It was thought that all the teamsters on the
route would also be mustered into the service.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17
NUMBER .244.
Celegraphed to the New Orleans Crescent.
W AsHINo TOW NHWs.



MY YoRx, Dec. l6.lThe correspondent Of the
heraIa says that Instructions have besn ssnt by tee
graph g the Collectors at New Orleans and hobHe
and % the District Attorneys Of L0uisiAua ma mr.
oelna % use gu legal means TO prevent tie departure
Of any hostile expedition agsinst Central Inierjca.
instructions are also given prosecute the steamer
ramon s On her return 81
Ine ingate jamestown win Immediately Leave for
san Juan: "a, f.
vsps Chatard q ths safatoga, who permitted the
rscaio ~ aana US .hoassen = s3n Juan, will be
) The corresnopdert - .,,z w..
nor walker Till res;cn q. tnss Sover
sWAsaIscroS. Dee. Def Is = sTk. rc.,.. -. i.
hall Communicated wer ,ss;.s5 fs u, ~ ~ 1ew
msy, al ctcm of.sr q M iS.n tne clergy
PRAYER. e - s,'s'''s = ol'n sne e1llon Nisn
The members selected their ..,.a .,,,a ,.,,.s q.
fusion. - - -s'''1 nucn lis COZ. +
The sen.4e ,s.,,v.a J., .,..4 3asss,ss z
resolution was adontd sSSne i. q, y;
Correspondence between be Pres;dent ~ -
and Governor WsiTsr snS iii osa.. NJ
tions. - 81
WAsHIEsroN, Dec. 16-The Senate sgfeed to i'll
list Of Standing Committees by 30 to 10.
Green spoke on Kansas Affairs IN oOnoeitsnn n
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17

STAGE ATTACKED BY WoLvEs.-The bears having
monopozed much attention lately. the wolves claim
notice. On Wednesday night last as Mr. Mitchell was
driving mail wagon on the back Calais route from
Beddngton TO the next stopping place. twenty miles
from this city, being without passengers his team
was beset by pack Of wolves. They were about
dozen in number and came on fierce and noisy.
Mitchell, however, drove up smart, which lie had no
difficulty in doing as the horses were quite as much
frightened as himself. As they pressed hard upon
him and glared their ayebas and gnashed their teeth
about him he let go the contents Of rifle which laid
out one Of the hungry crew and og the time checked
theirpnrsut This was provdentially near the stop,
ping place, upon arriving at which, the driver is said
to have been pretty well overcome with excitement
and fright Wolves and bears are very plenty on the
back route and very audacions. =
-E4s4 Bangor Union, Dec. s.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17
lBat0n Rouge Advocate, 14th.

How He LOVED Us! Sir Charles Napier, the
"hero of the scinde," must have entertained warm
affection for this country In his Life, as published
by his brother there is letter dated in lsl3 at the
time of our last war with Great Britain, in which be
exhibits his inordinate anxiety to "gve the devil
better hold of bimsefp by engaging in the task Of
injuring the American Union! He writes:
My desire is to have command Of the marines that
are coming, and Of the l02d, and TO land and sack
toacns and to commit all possible eormities on the
coast How delightful to deserve Hell by commend ,
By Jove! am most amiaby disposed to maraud
and make money of The Yankees. =
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Burning of Hill g. Mark
ham's Foundry-At half past 2 O'Clock this morn
ing the rebells rang out the alarm of re the loca.
tion of which was soon discovered to be the extensive
foundry of Messrs. Hill Markham, on Front street.
The roofs of the buildings were enyeloped in flames
before many OF our citizens aroused and ere the
tre engines reached the place all chance of saving
the establishment was gones Within an hour after
the fire was discovered the walls fell down, leaving
heap of ruins. This foundry was credit to the IN
dustry OF our city. and its loss throws number Of
good citizens out of employment >
The value of the buildings, the patterns, the ma
cbinery and fixtures, estimated at $35 900, but
IS 5000 Of which is covered by insurance. The fire is
supposed to have been accidental Messrs. II. & NJ,
with commendable energy, are preparing to rebuild
and retit the establishment.
[Baton Rouge Advocate, l4th.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17
Lea s. Fes's'ias'
WORCES TERSHIR SAUC E

The attention of Keepers Popretor of Eating Houses
Clubs Messrooms and Private Families is
mended trial of Lea Perrins famous Worcestershire
This condmen by its merits has attained the high
est rank pleasant palaabe and wholesome Sauce, app
cable to SOUP fish, cold meats game etc., etc.,
ten.ivey used in all quarters of the globe 4
The numerous Limitations" both sides of the Atlantic
speak loudly Its mers and the fact that received the only
Medal awarded foreign Sauce at the New York Exhibition
aests estimation In which held by those selected with
special eference their ability Judge of the quality of SINH
table And being the most popular Sauce
Market unprncpled parties offering for sale spurious
by slightly varying the spelling of LEA PERKINS,,
only Propretors of the Genuine Sauce --.,.
always Also orders received for direct ship
ment from England. t'-'tt
JOHN DUNCAN 8. SONS,
F Z" 405 Broadway, New York,
jy 2ply Sole Agents in the United States for Lea Peus
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17


TEsTs AT THE ARsENAL-The Secretary Of War,
members Of the British, French and Austrian lega.
tions, officers Of the army and navy, with many d.s
pontment, at the Washington Arsenal to witness az
perimenta tests of inventions of great importance
patent train fusee, invented by Gomez & Mills, ap-
peared to possess an the advantages Of the galyan
battery in velocity Of ignition while as il is not de-
tonating, it cannot be exploded by any chance blow.
Cannon were ired with it almost quicker than
thought at long distance, and it was 6red thirty
yards under water. -
Hale's improved rocket was also satisfactorily
tested. The rockets were fired from their carriage
and struck with remarkable accuracy at a distance Of
$50 yards. They gave the greatest satisfaction
The great feature Of the exhibition however was
the test of the breechleading rifle Of Mr. Morse Of
Louisiana, which proved remarkable weapon. pos
.sessing many points of novelty and excellence.
washington Union, leth.
The Union describes this gun infinitely, and states
that the Secretary Of War himself struck a target
with il at distance of $50 yards. -
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17
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New ORLEANS Augustll, 1857.
W. P. COLEMAN. ESQ:
Dear sr-The twenty -four inch Mill which purchased from
you Mr. r. Packwoods plantation has been attached to
the sugarm engine, and put in operation last week.
pleased with every respect both in regard its sim
pcity, durability, and quantity it grinds. timed the mill
when In operation times found my surprise that
mill grinding bushel per minute therefore
the mill grind regularly thirty bushels hour with
To Sugar would especially recommend your Mills
believing superior any mill manufactured
Yours, respectfully,
an14 antf JOHN s. MCDONALD Engineer,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1857-12-17

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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
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