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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14
NEW AND CHEAP FALL GOODS.

NEW AND>CHEAF FALL GOODS.
WE have now in store full and admirable
w assortment of Dry, Fancy and Mill
merry Goods, Dress Furs and Notions,
which we will sefl very icheap, to both wholesale
and retail purcbasers,a We name in part -
s,e9!y ~ For Ladies'. .-.''ar -
Beautiful black and fancy Silks, very cheap;
French and English Merinoes, Parramattas, Al
paca. Deberges, Ptaids. Delaines, Bombazines,
assortment Of Dress Furs for. ladies', misses and
children, which will be sold very cheap.
..s...iT Embroideries. ,y.7I ,y..z,rs.
This stock is very large and we'll selected of the
latest lmportations, and bought at the present low
Sleeves, settssof, Collars and Sleeves; Swiss and
Cambria Bands, Edging and Inserting ~ 81 /.
Z, 5.l4 se1sr9 For Gentlemen. IS Il bfia ,ae
A large assortment, Of Cassimeres, Cassinetts
and Cloths; Gentlemen's Travelling Shawls; Shirts
and Drawers Collars, Cravats and Scarfs. For
servants-Full Cloths, Linseys and Blankets
Great bargains ha4i -
80 Housekeeping articles. - = -
Blue and brown Table Linen, Damask Table
Cloths, Napkins, Towel Lnen, brown and blue
Cottons, Red Blankets, ,Marseiles Counterpanes;
Flanels, sc. ,o.,.,,!..,f., 80
= Isas.} millinery Department. SO
Our stock of Bonnets is very large and careful
ly selected of the latest Paris Styles
well assorted stock Of Ribbons, Flowers, Fea-
Tiers, Ruches, Blond Lace, Maine Frames,
Crowns. &c., also a large stock Of Notions to sup
ply both wholesale and retail purchasers:
et,.., s..,.e...,a ~ Carpetings. -, .F,p.
Three. ply, all Wool Ingram and Cotton Carpet
ings; also a large assortment of Rugs. which will
be sold as great bargains. :, sf,tts sgfr. :,
Hour prices are as low as those in any
Northern city. - s!>4 -. AZ -
- s.ozrs.it s..MEYENBFRG, BRO. & CO.,
au1sT = s2se,'5 s1ei Sarepta Hall, II
: oct 29.e.as Noa85 King Street, Alexandria.
90 .0AA G. 5.si inch Pine Boards suitable
tIO,VUO for Tobacco Hogsheads
$4,000 SIS inch do for Weather boarding
10000 7-s incf,do for t'sj.sat do u 1}o7' 80
$4,000 White Pine Cuttings = = 5as'ss~+5
10, 600 d do .f'99d do select :. i'g'.'[t..
5000 1-2 feet Garden Palings So" 81
30 900 Iathsg -,iF 1872 t7s,1ai'fita -
l5o, 900 Shingles 20 GEES. y. Te1s. :: s#s1 .,
| ,000ft Hemlock Scantling g,5's' .fs,sa1 =
Also, a supply of Tar and Lime. For sale by 7
/ iy 49, - 'as!i "a DAY & PADGEfT.
=.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14
MH,LWRIGHTING.


TINE subscriber is fully prepared to execute
il MILLWRIGHTINGi in any Of its branches,
in the best workman-like manner.
Building, repairing, engineering, SC. a.
Person desiring his services will direct letters
D0Ged, Charles County. Md. sast@ge s.isia
ali linz d assiss ALLISON F. BEALLE.
Feb "a, 1a56--tf Z. .s4fai.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14
PERUVIAN GUANO.

TT1HE undersigned are now receiving the cargo
i of ship Zephyr, direct from the CH1NcHA L.
LANDS, and are hourly expecting the arrival of
ships CASTELAR, and John E. Thayer, from which
they are prepared to furnish their customers with
No. Peruvian Gu0No,
at the lowest market rates. Each cargo of Guano
is analysed by DR.. r. H. Stabler, and put up IN
stout bagging, stamped with the Government brand.
Deliveries will be made either from the ship IN
Alexandria or at our depot in Georgetown
800 e.-lst FOWLE & co.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14
NOTICE..

4 WOULD again give notice to all persons in
4 debted to me for the purchase of goods other.
wise, to call Immediately and settle their accounts
by cash. Should this notice be again dsregarded
shall be compelled by the force of circumstances
to place those accounts in the hands of officer
OF the law Necessity compes me to give this no
tice, therefore hope it may not be dlsregarded by
any one to whom it is addressed.
Sep. 10, 1857. G.. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14

WE invite the attention of our customers and
w the public to our fresh supply OF GKOCEr
RIES; also, of choice WINES and BRAND DIES
inst received bv s. Nj. PADGETT & co.
NH 10
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14

WHEELWRIGHT BLACKSMITH
business in the most extensive manner, at his old
stand corner of Pitt and Queen Streets Alexandria,
Va and he takes occasion to invite the citizens of
Charles county to his present stock, which cannot
be surpassed if equaled in any of the neighboring
cities. He keeps constantly employed from 10 to
IL Of the best workmen. His stock consists Of a
large assortment of ready-made work,-such as
WAGONS at from SOS to $40; Ok and Horse
CARTS at various prices; Ok WHEELS at from
S25 to S4O-all warranted. He has also added to
his business that of COACH
oOx MAKING, and will keep on
ofE 71sfJt hand Buggys and Buggy Wa
s..Nlly-.=ysssa CONS of the best quality, which
he will sell at the very lowest prices for cash-al-
so, repairing done at the shortest notice. Materi-
ais for Coaches and Wagons, and Hubs of all sizes
and almost all qualities of wood, he will sell at fair
prices.
l. U5Persons from the country will find it to their
interest to call at the corner of Pitt and Queen
streets. Alexandria, Va.
sep 3-3m
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14
CHEAP FOR CASH.

WILL SELL my entire stock OF DRY GOODS
i at cost for cash. These goods are all new, hav-
ing been purchased this year-amongst them may
be found a general assortment of Ladies Dress
Goods; also, Bleached and Brown Cottons lot
of Wooden and Cotton Goods suitable for boys and
servants use, Bedticking and Counterpart Plaid,
white and red Flannel, Silk, Linen and Cotton
Handkerchiefs, Servants Shaws and Blankets,
Hats and Caps for Men and Boys, and variety Of
articles too tedious to mention.
sep 10 G. w. BARNES.
blows & CASTINGS-We would call the
i attention of Farmers to our large stock of
Stocked Flows and Castings, consisting Of
Minor s, Horton Flows, Nos 10 s. l9 l-2
Sinclair & Moore do Nos s. 9
Davis do Nos &
Hillside Plows-together with general as
sortment of Mould Boards, Points, Heels and
Screws, all of which will be sold as low as they
can be purchased in the county out oft.
feb II DAY & PADGETT.A
MEXICAN GUANO-.AA" and "A'' Mex
lHI lean Guano always on hand and for sale by
FOWLE s. CO.,
NH l9 Alexandra, Va.
4 CUE s. FEvER.-Anderson's Ague s. Fever
n Powders, Osgood's Cologogue, Sui. Quinine,
and Sui. Cnchorie
sep 10 For sale by VIM. BOSWELL.
DOTOMAC SHAD & HERRING.-Thes sub
L scriber has for sale small lot of Potomac
Shad and Herring. THOMAS PERRY, ~
oct % Alexandria, Va.
4 FRICAN GUANO.-A full supply of this
II valuable fertilizer just received and for sale by
FOWLE g. CO.,
NH 10 Alexandria, Va.
TOBACCO and SEGARS-A very superior lot
i Of Chewing Tobacco and Havana Segars, for
nov 90 sale by S M PADGETT & co.
TIGARS s. TOBACCO-A first rate article of
" Cigars and Tobacco, for sale by
aug 6 - c w BARNES.
ROCERlES-K fresh supply of Sugar, Coffee,
VI Tea Molasses and Cider Vinegar, for sale by
aug ~ q. 2 r." c w BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14

MEXICAN GUANO.-..A A" and ''A'' Mex
lHl lean Guano always on hand and for sale by
FOWLE s. CO.,
NH l9 Alexandra, Va.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1858-01-14
MARYLAND
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKS.
tf SANrUrrv rny,vrJNruA TAM


"OULD call the attention Of Farmers and
w Planters of Charles to his large stock of
FARMING IMPLEMENTS for the Spring Bust
ness. He would name in part the following:
Ploughs in their variety, Culti-
vators, Harrows, Corn Shelters,
.ssSIAM-|- Wheat Reapers and Mowers,
yNEGs1Nssss McCormick's, Rays and Man
ney's patents, and has in store and for sale, Pei
toms Patent lnterna! Cleared Power, and also the
Cleared Thrasher, which supersedes the necessity
of the leather belt. These Machines are worthy
the attention ofthe farmer. There are three sizes
4, 6 and horse power.
The undersigned would also call the attention
of the farmer to NEW HAY GUTTER, got
ten up by the subscriber the past winter cheap and
good and not liable to get out Of order.
Plough and machine castings by the quantity
or single piece. Garden and Field Seeds, SHOW
iels, Forks, Ox-yokes, SCOTS Little Giant and
many other Implements too numerous to mention
in an advertisement.
My mandatory is in full operation, which viii
enable me to keep up first class stock of imple-
ments not to be surpassed IVY any similar establish
ment.
Repairing of all kinks done with neatness and
dispatch.
Call and examine for yourselves. before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
SAMUEL COTTINGHAM,
Formerly Cottingha,. 8, Johnson,)
No. $50 Pratt Street Wharf, Baltimore, Nd.
April g. ls57-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

leges Of Pennsylvania can bestow. Having
been for about a quarter of a century en-
gagged in the practice of teaching, he, too.
poss esses the requisites of a good teacher
not often found combined in the same IN
dividual. They are determined to elevate
tie Institution to the highest possible point
attainable by Institutions of its character.
And to do this, all that is required, is that
it should be literally p%atronized BY the lovers
and friends Of learning, within its reach.
Men OF Belmont, give your sons an opPor'
tunity of becoming learned and useful, give
your daughters the privilege of becoming
educated and refined as the daughters OF
American citizens ought to be!
or what moment is wealth and worldly
emoluments. compared with the ability Of
being useful in the world and successful in
the maintenance Of our free and glorious in
stitutionsl Wealth is only to be desired
when it is employed for the purpose of les'
sening the condition our race. And how
we ask, can it be more successfully en-
ployed in this direction, than by properly
and literally educating our sons and daugh-
tiers! II you wish to employ your wealth IN
this respect, we know OF no better lnstitu'
ton for the purpose, than the one at Barnes
vile. IIRo.
GAINESVILLE, March 2gth. 1858.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

THE ScASDINAvIAN REMEDIEs.-The 10 ]
lowing is taken from the South Bend Qnd)
Register of Sept. 4, ls57-Hon. Schuyler
Colfax, II. c., Editor:
I'VE rarely allude TO Patent Medicines
editorially, leaving them to speak Tor them
selves in our advertising columns; but tt is
only sheer justice to say that DIR. Roback's
Scandinavian Remedies are performing
some extraordinary cures in Northern and
Central Indiana, and really seem to be wor'
thy of trial by the afflicted. We have no
ticed in our Indiana exchanges, alone, &C
counts of three or four remarkable cures Ell
fected by them within the past month, GER
titled to by persons with whom we are wei
acquainted. And we select from than thu
following, because the signature will bt
well known to all our old citizens. Morrl:
Morris is one Of the most valued and widely
known residents of indianapolis, was TO
manv years State Auditor, and enjoys TIT
highest confidence of all who know him.
He has just voluntarily published the anne'
ed certificate in the Indianapolis Journd!.-
See Advertisement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
Giddiness, Headache, &c.

These pains and disagreeable feelings are
neutrality-suspicious. ofsome other complaint;
such as dyspepsia, apoPlexy' and various
others, all of which are caused by corrupt
n~oxious matter, ~clogging the various circu'
l~ations: hence. a stream or rush OF blood to
the head, and by the excitement OF grea'
pressure on the brain. Giddiness, headache,
loss o. memory dimness OF sight, ana vari-
Gus other complaints are the result. Thus
il will he seen that all the above painful and
distressing msladies owe their origin to the
blood. DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pills are
acknowledged TO be the only medicine that
viii thoroughly purify the blood. They en-
ter the blood, and follow the stream OF life
on its journey through the system. lhey
root out all f~oulness and imPurity, and drive
gu. every unhealthy obstruction. They
should be taken every night in SUFFICIENT
quantities to operate briskly, by common
cling with two pills on going to bed, three
the aext night, four the next; ii the symp-
toms are not removed, commence again with
two pills and go up again as before. Con
tinue in like manne until the blood Is
thoroughly purified, and all pain'and distress
is entirely removed.
Obtain one of our FREE ALMANACS
and read the history of DR.. Morse's father
and how the medicine was introduced.
BEWARE Of a coCnterSit On these Pills
l-YELLOW WRAPPERS. All genuine
are in BLUE wrappers, with the signature
of A. J. White g. Co. on each box. Price
% cts.
DIR. Morse's Indian Root Pills are sold BY
all dealers in Medicines.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

INHUMAx.-Mr. ERPEs, a brdkesman who
YVES injured by the accident at Glencoe last
week, and no has since died from the e.
fects of his wounds, was refused admission
into the Norton House, Berlaire, when
taken there by the employees of the road
From the same author .ty We learn that the
unfortunate man boarded at this house.
This mat be Christian like, but we doubr
il.
Since the above was put in type we have
received a card explanatory from Mr.. Nor
TON. We will give rim the benefit rf 1
hearing nexi week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

The sSprinsfeld Republican."o Massachusetts
saws: AT is the Queen oil all berries. oil most mag
niheent proportions, exquisite haSor anu delicate
texture"
Pomologie cal Society, held in Boston:
MIR. Cabot, OF Mass: : i wish To inquire about the
New Rochelle Blackberry
Rev. WIN. Cleft. OF Stonington. states: 'The New
RocheIle Blackheir y has iruited win me Tor The hrst
time This sea on; it JuLfHs al its promises, which rs
all that need be said Of it. Coming gust after kasp'
wor,h or NOR 2, aud IL is a great acquis itIOn. II dc
serves a place in every garden
AR pine of New Y oTk: 1T is the most remark
able ACQUISITION; very sweet ana ueiielous indeed,
and the hard lest plant possihie-'
Mr. Maurice. Of New York; at is very large,
tender and delicious. think II is the greatest &C
quisiuon we have hau.
Mr.. Clark, ofCoph.' never -" ""S'"'"S "o'e
AIR SaeI. of New York: II can confederate what
others have SAID
Mr., Prince. of New York: 1T is a most remark
,hIe arau,,l,ion OF the Blackberry kind-very sweet
| and deiIC ious inneru' d s'e"' 'e az"
est plant possible - l..
ftu,t.d with me for the hTst lime this season. ~
mi Ills ali its promises, and deserves a place IN
every garden"
M1 Knox, who has five acres in cultivation, e1'
-. I,st season some Of the iTuIt before the
P,tisburrh Horticultural society. The PftshuTgf
rtron,cIe sa, :: .Mony OF our citizens visited the
.anns nj me Society with a view ol exam ining Mr.
49,. ,ouecton, aud those who we've fortuuat,
n No., "a see IL expressed their admiration in n,
measured terms. S'e'''y """'"e" 'o A''o
y addressed TO Rev. J. KNOX, OF the suhscri
no, and accompanied with the Cash or a su,tab
peierence, wnero the parties are not known, will
filled IN shs order n WntSn lass I si.s,seI,
PLANTS JAMES WARDROBE,
u,,,,av Al, Fifth street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
To Township Assessors.

The several Township Assessors are here
by requested to meet at The Auditors ONCE
on Monday next. the 18th Of April, for thu
purpose of receiving their Blanks Return
Books and INSTRUCTIONS for the Assessment
of the personal property of Belmont Count!
Assessors are required to procure iron
their respective Township Clerks, certlh
Gates of election, and Of having given bon
and taken the oath OF Office, before they ar
entitled to receive their books and papers
s. GRESSINGER, Auditor.
April s, 1858. It.
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Mr.. EDITOR: We have been waiting Mi
cawber-like, for something to turn up but it
seems as if important epsats at the present
time, have become of extremely rare occur
renee. Ths. "gsssing' of SIS in your last,
about the hurra's, rsjoicings and "rat trap"
cheers over the Columbus Telegram, an
,nouncirg the triumph Of the anti-remoralists.
did not very much disturb the q~uietude of
our minds, or even stretch our faces to any
great or moderate length. On the contrary,
all went about their labo: and occupation as
portant subject" the honor of second sober
thought.
With the breaking up of winter, the many
building operations that were temporarily
suspended, have been resumed with renewed
energy and action. All our mechanics, and
we count a goodly number, have been sue
cessful in obtaining ample employment for
the season, and we have heard some CON-
planning that they could not find any one
with spare time enough 10 perform temper
airy or highly jobs Of work. A large steam
mill is in process of BUILDING. also one for
she purpose of manufacturing hydraulic &C.
xnent, is being built a short distance from
the acity." Inexhaustible quantities of
that material having been discovered recent.
NV undertaking this whole section of country.
The Methodist Church will soon be ready
for dedication, while the Presbyterian
Church rnh many other buildings are in
process of erection. The sound of the ham,
ner. the trowel and other mechanical in
,struments, are heard on every side, exhibi'
ting a pleasing and satisfactory evidence o.
Industry, peace and prosperity. While
thanks to the influence of the late religious
revival The demon Of Alcohol has beaten
.hasty retreat from our midst, in no doses
to exhibit his brazen frontto the light ofday
Our literary institutions are likewise giving
intimations Of increasing prosperity. Espec
tally is this the case with the HClassicalln
stitute." We would wish to call the atten
ton of your numerous readers in Relmon
and adjoining counties, to the facilities the
have neither their reach Of giving to thei
sons and daughters. q thorough mathematt
ical, literary and classical educ alton. The
can at a moderate expenditure, obtaia 8
complete and thorough education at this IL
y~stitute, as they can at any of the Colleges
the county. Professor Alder we deem, fro
personal acquaintance, as well as from Il
testimony Of many others fully competent
Judge, one of the ablest mathematiciaDs tn
the country affords. Possessing a thorous
acqua intance with all the principal tel
books in common use, he combines also {
practical with the theatrical, so that his 81
dents have the very rare opportunity of co
bining both, and thus becoming p~ractica
>obised for 1apch OF this scieH
80 = = !; ;i I: /; ;
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Acc,pEkr.-Mr. THoBUKN, Editor OF this
paper, was thrown from a stumbling horse,
when leaving his home in the country fol
town on Tuesday. His arm was sPrainec
10 that he has been unable to attend to hi'
duties in the sanctum. This is q sufficient
apology for all discrepancies in this weeks
paper.
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GEMS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
Spring ELECTIONS.

ST. LOUIS, April 6.
The hole ~free-soil ticket, headed by }.
w. Gardn pire Tor Mayor, was elected in
jefferson City yesterday, by an average ma
jor ity of 10.
ST. LOUIS, April 6.
Returns of the election Yesterday, are not
all made, but enough is known to secure
81 ction of the entire free Democratic ticket
The average maj. from 8 to 1900.
CINCINNATI, April 6.
In the municipal election yesterday the
Anti-Lecompton ticket was elected, by ma
i~orities from % to 3! 90. Thirteen out OF
seventeen Courcilmen elected.
MADISON, Ind. April 8.
The elections yesterday in the citys ant
Townships resulted IN a triumph Of the An
ti-Lecompton ticket.
HARTFORD, April 6.
The Republican Governor is elected b!
5000 mai. Both Houses are Re publican b.
a majority.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

BARBER SHoP.-BooNE g. BUCK have
bought LEW. RANsoM's interest in the bar
Der shop under the National Hotel, ane
wish US to say to the bearded world that
they are ready to do the thing up nicely
Don't forget them. You will always hnt
them obliging and gentlemsnly.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

WHEELING TuwN>HIP AGAINST RICH
LAKD.-Mr. WILLIAM SHARP, of Wheeling
township, a famous breeder of fine stock
raised eleven head of Durham cattle, al an
average weight of one thousand SIR :hund' ed
and sir.y-sir pounds, The entire he I'd
weighed 1884 pounds! Who can beat this!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08

Town ELEcTIos.-The election for May
or and Council resulted in the following:
Masor-CnAs. Collins.
c uncil-HUMrRREY ALEXANDER, Jos. b
Butler, SHEpHERD DAVIS, G. w. HoGE,
and D. G. N~EIswANGEE.
Recorder-JNo. A. WoRL, Jr.
This ticket was brought out on Monday
BY the mysterious order of M"sGdoig.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-04-08
Camels in California.
Los ANGELES, Jan. 81, 1855

Los ANGELES, Jan. 81, 1858.
Lieut.. Beale and about fourteen camels
stalked in,o town last Friday week. and
gave our streets quite an oriental aspect
1t looks oddly enough TO see-outside OF a
m~enagerie-a herd Of huge, awkard, but do
Gle animals move about in our midst, with
people riding them like horses and brings
up wierd and far-off associations to the
Eastern traveller whether by book or other
wise of the lands of the mosque, crescent,
or urban OF the pilgrim, muiti,and cervish.
with visions of the great shriLes OF the
world, Mecca ard Jerus laem, and the toll
ing throngs that have Tor centuries wepded
thllher, of the burning sands OF Arabia and
Sahara, where the desert is bound!ess like
the ocean, and the camel is the 'shiP"
thereof.
These camels under Lieut.. BeaIe are all
grown and serv;ceable, and most OF them
are well broken to the saddle, and are very
gentle. All belong to the one-humP spe-
cies except one, which is a cross between
the one an the two.humped kinds. This
fellow is much larger and more powerful
than either sire or dam. He is a grizziy-look-
ing hybrid, a camel mule, OF colossal pro-
PORTIONS. These animals are admlraoiyi
adapted to the travel across our continent,
and their introduction by our Government
was a brilliant idea, the result OF when Is
beg inning most happily. At first Lieut.
enant Beale thought the animals were 60
ing to fail; they appeared likely 10 give ou'
their backs got sore; but he resolved te
, know whether they would do or not. lie
loaded them heavily with provisions, which
/. they soon were able 10 carry with ease, ant
thence came through TO Fort TeJon' living
themselves on bushes, prickly pears ant
whatever they could pick up on the route
They went without water from six TO tel
days, and even packed it a long distance
Tor the mules when crossing the deserts
They were found capable of packing on
. thousand pounds weight apiece, and travel
ling with their load from thirty to tort.
miles per day, all the while finding thei
. own feed over an almost barren country
s Their drivers say that they Will get Ia
= where a Iackass would starve to dea'h. In
y "mule," as they cal him, or cross oetweei
the camel and dromedary. will pack 2,2o
pounds. -
!, The animals are now on their return
the Colorado river for the purpose OF carr
h ing provisions to Lieut.. Beale and the mi
!; itary escort, who, it is conje%ctured' WI
penetrate from thence as far DIS possible II
IN TO the Mormon country. Afterwards Lieu
O. Beale will return by the new wagon rou'
iae,, that he has lately surveyed to verify it; al
d. SO on to Washington. He is expected
reach thu capital before the LIST OF Marc
in order TO lay his report before Congress
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49,
SUNK.


CINCINNATI, March q.
The steamer St. Lawrence strcck on the
rocks at Pomeroy on Sunday, and sunk
She is a fatal loss. Valued at S2O,OOO.-
A portion of the cargo can be saved in
IA m.red condition. No lives lost.