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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-21

49, The NIAGARA AT THE BRooKLYN NAVY Yard
Inc niagara has been pronounced to be in good
condition, considering the time that she has been in
service Shehas sustained no injury from the strain
attending the cable expedition but is as capable of
doing good execution as before. There are certain
time. Her spars have been found too light. and
will be changed for heavier ones Her Armament
had not been shipped when she was commissioned
upon the enterprise of laying the cable and this it
Is probable, will now be done. Her crew are to be
removed to the North Carolina, and those paid off
whose terms of service have expired, while the re-
mainder will be attached to other vessels The
Sabine is completed, and to go to Brazil as flag
snip OIL Rio Janeiro, and it is presumed that some
of them will be placed on board of her. Cant
Hudson and the other officers of the Niagara will
probably be allowed a furough. Orders from the
Navy Department at Washington are expected by
with certainty.-NeIo York Post
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-21

SILVER EAST OF THE SIERRA NEVADA marty of
some hfteen or eighteen persons left this locality
few days SINCE for the eastern slope of the Sierra
Nevada, where they go in search of what thew be-
lleve to be an immense deposit of silver ore The
cause OF this expedition is understood to be as fol
lows: During the year lS49 while on his wav to
California, the leader of this expedition. Mr.. 4 I
Harding, while his train was camping on the east.
ern slope OF the Sierra Aevadas went out on n
hunting excursion. During his travels he came
upon mass of volcanic rocks, from assures and
around the base of which he discovered immense
quantities of what appeared to be silver ore of ey
cceefdlng richness. Taking specimens into camp.
with some difficulty he succeeded in melting The
mass and extracting what appeared to be pure sill
Tins result he brought with him to California in
LENDING to have it properly tested when occasion Of
Tered Some months since he made the attemnt to
geti assayed, but, unfortunately, the party into
whose hands 1T was given could not be found whom
sought. lie has now persuaded several of his
friends and acquantances to Join him in seeking
the locality from which the specimen was originate
taken, having entire confidence in his ability ~
lead them to the spot. Of the probable result of
TINS expedition we can only say that the men com.
posing the party are mostly men of intelligence.
truth and veracity. The party expect to be absent
two months, at the expiration of which time and
probably much earlier we shall be able to give the
result of the search.-Petaluaa Journal, Oh inst
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-21

" COALI
COALl
COAL AT FIVE DOLLARS PER TON $40 pounds.
Superior quality of White, Red, and Grey Ash COAL.
NJ Delivered free Of charge in any part of the city
| S. per TOM, 24O pounds
JOHN G. MCCULLOUGH,
Coal and Wood Dealer.
Offce-N W. corner Pratt and Fremont streets.
- N. w corner Park and Fayete streets
| Wharf-foot Eutaw street
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-21
The BALTIMORE Coal CoMpANY's Coal

Baltimore, August II, 1858. aul2-tf
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-21

GOAL AGEN The under
~ signed having been appointed AG ENT for the sale of
the ''BOST0N COAL C0MPANY'S" COAL, is now pre-
pared to offer this superior COAL in such quantities as
may be desired at the reduced price of FIVE DOLLARS
PER TON of $40 lbs delivered in any part the city
The Mine is situated in Wyoming Valley near Wilkes
barre, Pa. The COAL is "PURE WHITE ASH,n burning
thoroughly and leaving nothing but ashes has been
tested by many of most reliable citizens and manu-
facturers who ALL testify that it is the best COAL then
hare burned.
1t guaranteed to he free from bone and Slate or any
other impurities and to give entire satisfaction pur
chaser
As shall sell other anthracite Coal, than that from
the BosroN Coal C0s Nine purchasers will risk
of getting an inferior mixed Coal.
am also prepared to offer all the varieties of CUMBER-
LAND and other BITUMINOUS GOALS, at the lowest
market prices either by cargo single ton and respect
fully solicit orders which shall he attended to promptly
and carefully. TH0S. r. BASSF0RD,
limos No Sn,nA.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-21

WOOD! WOOD!
w OAK AND PINE WOOD without being sawed
anu sp Tor sale at prices low be purchased at
| Light street. or other wharves in the city
| JOHN G. MCCULLOUGH.
Ohce-Pratt and Fremont streets
Park and Fayette ftreets, aulOtf
NITMRERT AND fV0AJ
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~ KINDLTNG WOOD
am now preparing my wharf, by steam power,
SAWED AND SPLIT OAK AND PINE WOOD which |
VIII sell and deliver free of charge at TEN PER CENT
less than any dealer in the city
JOHN G. MCCULLOUGH,
Ohice-Pratt and Fremont streets
Park and Fayette streets
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24

Mr.. Sherman, Of Ohio. The gentleman
from Illinois rose TO personal explanation.
Mr.. Smith, Of Illinois. understand the
gentleman from Minnesota to say that his
remark applied to persons in bis own State.
IL that 90?
Mr.. Cavanaugh. Yes and to gentle.
men who have spoken here. After the sale
was made distinguished and leading mem-
bery Of the Republican party in that State
used it as q cat'spsw TO pail their hot
political chestnuts out Of the ashes. Now,
% far as Minnesota is concerned, and her
people, this Is transaction between the
Secretary OF War and one Of Minnesota 5
most respectable citizens
i will say, in conclusion, as ! said in the
beginning, that the gentlemen whose names
have been dragged into this controversy by
the gentleman from Vermont and the gen.
tleman from Massachusetts, are the peers Of
either Of those gentlemen, and the peers Of
any gentleman on this floor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24

enormous power Of the first battery checked
or charged by the wire.
1t il stated that Hull is 70 be the great
intermediate station ofthe Transatlantic and
British and Irish Telegraph Company for
the transmission Of messages between Amer
lea and the continent Of Europe. A four
wire cable is now being laid in the neigh
borhood Of Hull for this purpose. London,
Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow will be
placed in direct communication with Hull,
as well as with Valentia, on the Irish coast,
whence messages will be received from
America. Communications intended for
the continent will be forwarded direct 10
Hull, and thence along the cable now al.
most TO be carried via Withernsea TO Spurn
Point, where it leaves the British Isles and
passes directly across the North Sea to
Cuxhaven, at the entrance Of the Elbe, and
thence by land to Hamburg, the principal
terminal station on the continent. Mr
Powell, one OF the Company's engineers, is
now in Hull preparing for the transmission
Of messages by sound, the vibrations being
produced by strokes upon fine tuned bell
entirely. dispensing with the use Of the nee.
die. II is expected that the communication
between New York and Hull will be com.
pleted by July next.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24
About Fragrant IIavanas.-

The editor of the Hon,culiurlsi, who has
been travelling in Cuba, has sent home sew
eral interesting letters to his Journal In
one he furnishes particulars about cigars not
generally possessed by consumers OF "choice
Havanas' in this direction He says that
the numerous small manufactures sell their
article at low figure to the great dealers.
like Partigas or the Cabanas' Houses, wi o
subject them to rigid picking the best
looking on the outside, and which may have
cost, in the unpicked state, ten dollars per
thousand, are number one, and will he
charged to the unthinking American custo-
mer, who looks only to the external appear
ancc, at fifty dollars the second at twenty
or thirty, and the culling will find market
as about the original price go that one man
smokes, at six or seven cents, the same To-
bacco exactly that better informed and more
economical people get for one cent
The reputation Of the (nominal) maker
has much to do with the price, and this rep
utation, as in thousand instances in all
countries, is kept up by outside appearances.
When particular braid, size, and shape
have become popular in this country, strong
efforts are made to keep up this appearance,
and a simulated article has to be resorted TO
the moment the demand exceeds the supply,
which is always limited. Then come the
various methods OF deception the wrapper
must be exact in color, and it is dyed the
shape must be the same, and the maker,
skilled in this particular form, must have a
higher price, or he will 20 over TO rival
house.
Instances of this kind Of difficulties are
constantly related, and an employer has fire.
quently to advance large sums to his best
workmen to keep them in good humor ;
when this quality fails them, the rival will
pay all they owe to get them into his work
shop, the best makers being always in de-
mand, and earning from two TO six dollars a
day, according to their skill.
The leaf requires to be in particular
stage OF moisture to work to advantage, and
you may see, as the evening hour OF closing
the factory comes on, the master mind is
dropping or sprinkling his leaves, and lay
ing them out all over the room. in various
proportions, according to ascertained neces-
sity. And here another process is resorted
TO !; this is Of course the moment for dying
the wrapper but it is also the opportunity
embraced to flavor what il to constitute the
interior popular brand must be kept as
nearly as possible Of one taste as wine it
is easy to deceive in this particular, and the
filling is immersed in solution of other to-
baccocs made to resemble, as nearly as pos
sible, the flavor required Thus, a good
tasted crop will flavor whole invoice of
cigars very probably manufactured from
Virginia, or tobacco imported from some
other island.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24

A WOMAN rcently died in London, owing
to long drss she tripod her foot IN i;
as she was hurrying across the road 10 the
London Bridge Station to catch train for
Maidstone The handle Of her parasol pas
sd through her breast and perforated the
right lung.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24

Hon. Charles +. T.. Flsndrsu. OF Minnesota,
son Of the late I. II. Flandrau. is on visit TO
his friends in this county. lie Is q fair sample
Of the kind Of men Oneida county sends 70 lead
society and politics in the West Utica Her
add
We met Mr.. Flandrau at the Albany
Depot few days ago. Although quite a
young man and but a few years in the West,
he has already won position there. lie first
held the post Of Indian Agent. and after
wards u. ). District Judge under the Ter
ritoral organization OF Minnesota. and is
now one of the three Judges of tie SD
preme Court under the State organization.
The young lawyers of Oneida county who
remove West, seem to have a peculiar PEN
chant for the Bench. and to succeed IN graf
flying it too. All the three judges OF the
supreme Court OF Illinois, (Caton, Skinner
and Rrecse) were born in Oneida county
Besides thus aiding foreign jurisdiction.
Oneida has done her full share in stocking
the bench of the highest legal tribunals IN
her own State-as the names OF Platt,
Bronson, Bearlsley and DEMO, bear testi-
mouy.-d ibdny atlas y Argus.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-24

ATExAs LAwYER.-The Bastrop Tex.
as .iirey.,sr devo,es leader 10 a notice OF
the members Of the bar Of tina, delightful
village, IN which occurs the following refer
ence TO one Of its prominent limbs
Colonel Phil Claiborne, the immortal, I'M.
maeulate rNioubtable. the h-Lroariug
Phil. whose peculiarities Of manner and X:
preston have rendered him notorious, If not
famous, who did not altogether admire the
composition OF jarics at cur late term OF The
District Court. and whose peculiar notions
as 10 what constitutes good jury may be
gathered from the seli-consolation whispered
in the ear OF another lawyer when be vas
hard pressed and roughly handled lie,
them bob, I've got seven clients on tina, j.
~"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
Asthma or Phthisic, and Bronchitis,

Cbnsnmptres, do not despair till you have tried AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL It is made by of the best medical chemists in the world and it's all around us bespeak the high merits of it's virtues Ptilddelpaa LedQer
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
A SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT.

IUST received from New Orleans fine and fresh assortment of Confectonares consisting in part of
 Nugat and Star Candy Cordial Drops; Fine Sugar Almonds; Large Drops; Sugar Almonds Large Cor dial Drops; Fruit Crystalzed hite Burnt Almands: Cream Drops; Ways Sugar; Voins' Rock Candy: Hoar- hound Candy; Jujube Paste; English Walnuts: O. &. Nuts; Almonds Filberts. Cocoanuts; Pine Apples. Lemons Oranges Bananas, Prunes Drums Figs. haiSins; Pow'd Sugar, Lozenges, Fancy Candy sam pies assd Candy; Fine Tobacco. Fine Segars: Cor dial~; Fine Pickles; MoasSes l. Syrup Citron Cur rants; Smoking and F. c. Chewing Tobacco; Sugar: Rio Coffee; Stai Candles: Indian Soap.
 We have also just reeci ed from Philadelphia 80 lbs. a>sd Almonds fine Yellow Lemons fine Fil- berts, rcd and whe. assl Caraway Seed, Aniseed red and white. ass'd Drols Fruit Drops and ,Jellv Cake, CorJinls assd Almonds. fine Mint Drols rel ind white Chocolate Am 'nds Cherry Kernels Cor dial Cirrots. Raspberry Balls assd Iozenyes Citron Strings fine Cinnamon a~s>d c ystaliz-d F, uits lin Crows. Apricot Pa>'e Single and Double hoses Rich 'racking Secrets French. 6 Cracking Damnnd-. Frames, iirmaces Sugar Figures Am ur Roses Apricot Con-erves. Crystalized B nbn Cordial Cream Candy, Cordial. >traA barry. Chocolate
 OR AM Assorted Gam Drvp~; Extract If Lemon v,anilla: Strawberry. Pine Apple. fi.hert, Cream, Nuts Tarragona Almonds, Crenohle Walnurs Prunes. Curranrs. Citron>. Stick Candy-malg Q thu. best assortmentin the line ever brought to this city WM STITH & co.
 Nov 10 1e5r
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
University Of Mississippi
 FACULTY OF ARTS.

ENREDERICK A. P. BARNARD, L. l.. D., Pre- II sident and Professor of Physics, Astronomy and Civil Engineering.
 WILLIAM F. STEARNS, Professor of Govern mental Science and Law.
 GEORGE w. CARTER. N. A., Professor of h. tellectua and Moral Philosophy.
 EDWARD C. BOYNPON, M. A., Professor of Chemistry, Geology and Mineralogy
 WILSON c. RICHARDSON. IA. Professor of Latin and Modern Languages.
 HENRY WHITEHORNE, NJ. A., Professor of Greek and Ancient Literature.
 JORDAN M. PHIPPS, M. A., Professor of Ma thematics. WILLIAM D. MOORE M. A, Professor of En- gsh Language and Literature -, Assistant in Natural Philosophy. The Eleventh Annual Session of this Institution will commence on the FIRST MONDAY IN OCTO- BER, at which time it is desired that candidates for admission will promptly apply. The University has recently very largely increased its facilities fer furnishing education of the most superior order having provided costly apparatus and cabinets of minerals and shells forthe illustration of subjects of science, and having materially enlarged its accommodations for the comfort well as for the | improvement of its students
 The institution is located in one of the most heath- fu regions in the entire south and is surrounded by population noted for intelligence, morality and a | religious spirit.
 Being on the line of the Mississippi Central Rail- road it is accessible from the south and the north and by the connections of the road with wide dis l trict of country.
 TERMs-Tuition, $40; Fuel and Servant hire. s25 | Students not lodging in the College $l0. The fee heretofore charged for fuel and servants was made | quate.
 Law Students, $50 Board at the hall and in pri- vate families about SIP per month. These charge. are supposed to be lower than those of Colleges offering similar advantages.
 Catalogues will be furnished by application to any
 JAMES M. HowRY,
 Oxford, July 15, '5s. Secretary of the Board. Sept. l, 1858. 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
State of Arkansas.

COUNTY OF RANDOLPH.
 In Randolph Circuit Court in Chancer N,
 Term, 1858.
 John P. Black, as assignee of James W. PrOuds, Robinson & Hill, Martin 6 Smith, James c. Mar, and North tS Scott.
 gHHE creditors of the said James ". Prouds l hereby notified that at the May term for K, of said court, among other things, it WAS Orderai ] the Judge of said court that all persons hayins lDands against said James W. Proudft. have Ia 10 exhibit them in this court, before the Mas,p, Chancery. and he is directed to list as appre. claims, those that are,founded upon notes or wrrs liguidated evidences of debt, over the signatur said Proudft, and accounts that are authenticasi the affidavit of the claimants or are supportei < parol proof before him, which he shali rednre writing and file in this case, unless such notes claim md accounts are contested by the assignee in ybl case tie Master in Chancery may take testimony sr report the contested claims with the testimory gr thereon, with his opinion thereon, for the cons . lion of this court. And the assignee is orass5 | make publication in some newspaper in this Ns4 notifying the creditors of said Proudft that tIs nay exhibit their demands in the way above set ios 10 E. Littel Urmston. Master in Chaneery OftS court, etc. JOHN P. BLACK, Assignee
 June 29. '5s. 3s-tf of James " Proudft
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
ED U c A T TO N AL.
s H E l. BY COLL EG E SHELRYYIILE KY 1R5S

THE undersigned takes pleasure in being able to l inform the friends and patrons of education throughout the south and south west, that Shelby College is now complete in all its parts and that stu dents for any class in College or in the Grammar School will be received on the first U0aday in Sep tember.
 For healthiness of location-beauty of scenery and prospect. and all the comforts of home, this Institution is not surpassed. The College building is well furnished with airy rooms, and surrounded with ample play grounds.
 The manners and morals of the students are spe- ca and earnest objects of attention. From the con- stant and pefsonal oversight of the President and members of the faculty all of whom live as one amily this Institution presents superior advantages
 An ample and able corps of instructors IS connect ed with the College; who not only perform ably and faithfully the Academic duties of the Institution; but assist the President in forming, training and guiding the moral and social habits of the pupils trusted to their care.
 The study of the English Laguage the Classics, and Mathematics, always receive the constant and faithful attention that their importance demands. History, English Literature, Rhetoric Criticism and Chemistry, are taught faithfully. as necessary to substantI and sufficient foundation for the pursuits of after life. The Institution is supplied with fine Laboratory-wth the Instruments for Surveying and Engineering, and with one of the best Observa- tories In the country.
 In connection with the College. and under the su perntendence of the President and Faculty there IS a Grammar School in asuccesstul and fourshing con dtion It is open for boys of all ages, and embraces a course extensive enough to give good business education or all the qualifications necessary to en- trance upon the collegiate course. The government will be as heretofore, mild and paternal An account of the merits and demerits of each boy will be sent to his parents guardian at the end of each month
 It is earnestly recommended by the President. that each student make arrangements to subscribe for some good paper periodical. room is about to be fitted up for the exclusive purpose of Reading Room. where all papers, periodicals etc., will be de- posted and open the College students at all times not conflicting with the daily sessions. The impor- tance of this suggestion is earnestly urged upon pa rents and guardians.
 The terms for board, furnished room tuition, wash ing fuel and lights for the session of months $200, half payable on the first of September, and the balance on the first of February following.
 VIM. J. WALLER, President
 Applications to be made to the Rev. Dr. W aller, shelbyville, Kentucky.
 shelbyville. Ky. May IS, 1858. 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-09-15
CURES GUARANTIED!!
Rev. Peter Culp, M. D.
 SourpuIrJr. TENN. Nav IA 1Ss

SoMERvILLE IENN. May IA, 1851. Dr. J. A. CLoPToN, Huntsville, Ala. Dear Sir:- It affords me joy nexpressible to inform you that your invaluable Ointment has atfectually cured cancer on my we's face, of 12 or l3 years standing For some time previous to getting your Ointment, her face had been very much infiamed, and at the time we made the first application she was suffering great deal We applied the Ointment according to directions, eight ten days after which the cancer healed very fast and was soon well, and has heen ever since, about year now. Previous to using your remedies, my wife had used numerous things every making her cancer worse We learned from Mrs Hix, Lagrange, that you cured cancer her nose of 22 years standing, and one on Mrs Christana Moores face of 30 years standing would be glad to get two boxes like the one used. Should you send them, will forward the money by return mail.
 Respectfully, PETER GULF, M. D. Pamphlets containing testimonials of the highest character will be forwarded to any that may wish them
 Scrofua Ulcers. Sore Legs and all diseases of the skin cured Medicines forwarded by mail. Tesu- monals can be seen at this office.
 Address J. A. CLOPTON, M. D., Dec. s, 1857. HYDtst5fe, Ala.