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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

CosT or PAssESsERs ON RAILRo.n.
an important question, and one thu, ss.a,. ..
public at large I'm no ordinary degree .-nso,.,,.
in this county, for where in tine world 4, ,hsr.
community SO fond Of Iocomotion as ar. RI
Americans! The Cincinnati Railroad Rrcord
has taken up the subject In quite ascientifc man.
nef, and comments various calculations that
nave been made by different companies. The
entire expenses Of the Cleveland and Cincinnati
haiiroad are stated, and the number Of passen-
gers carried; and IL il shown that the cost p-r
mile OF each traveller is 4 cent or n mills But
the cost on the Central Ohio was Q cents. or or
acty double that Of the Cleveland road-thougb
II Is admitted that there were for tbs n~riod
named 50 large an amount Of ''eItraordinarv .r-
Penses," that the charge per capita for a mile ON
each passenger, reckoning the real and current
expenses only, was reduced to l. 81 cents The
Record, In conclusion, considers that on a well.
conditioned road, carrying 10000 passenger.
annually, the cost Of each passenger does not ex.
'eo ono eent per mile as an average, and, we
presume also, allowing for q fair amount of
freight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

THR ATLANTIC CABLK.-The New York Ex-
press has the following from Trinity Bay:
"We hope to be ready to transmit messages in
day or two. The work Of putting up instru-
ments, batteries. &c, progresses favorably.
THE signals Of communication agreed upon
by the electricians previous to the departure of
the teet, are sent and received accurately
" The insulation Is better now than when ri.
cable was In coils on board ship''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

ID The editorial convention Of New Jersey
which Is to meet at Paterson to-day, 1.-THE 18th j
isexpected to be one Of the most interesting meet.
ings ever held in that State The governor and
number Of distinguished visitors will be pres.
ent, and take part in the festivities expected
that every press in New Jersey will be repre-
sented, and that delegates will come from New
York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

THE TELEGRAPH TO NANrUckE1-Mr Bi.b-
oP, Of New York, who proposes to re-establish
Geographic connection with Nantucket, IL at
present engaged in assisting MIR. Palmer, OF the
Boston News Room, (who Is the lessee of the
Cape Cod and Island Tslegraph) in repairing
the cable across the Vineyard Sound, in order to
make his Nantucket Cable available IL will
probably be finished this week, in which case
the Islanders will receive the Queens message
by telegraph. Ii Is suggested that in the event
Of the laying Of ether Atlantic Cables, Cape Cod
will be the American terminus, the Cable being
carried TO the northwaTd of Georges Bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

III An adjourned meeting of shareholders and
others In Dorchester county, Md, to devise means
for protecting their property, was held on Monday
last, and was largely attended. Speeches were
made and resolutions adopted In furtherance of
the subject in view. A proposition to take meas.
ures for the holding Of a general Eastern Shore
Convention upon the matter was favorably re-
ceiyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

ID The Common Council Of Jersey City, las,
evening, passed preamble and resolutions er.
pressing qualification at the successful iavjup Of
the Submarine Telegraph Cable, directing that
when It is announced that the Queens message
has crossed the Atlantic, salute Of hundred
guns be fired, and the city illuminated the same
evenings and that the ofacers Of the Niagara be
invited to public dinner on the arrival Of that
vessel at that port -. g.-....,,.T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

swIrzERLAND.-M. rei-Herose was. on the
s4th ult, elected by the federal council, presi.
dent Of the Swiss Confederation. He received
seventy votes against sixty. three for Stampai,
the present vice-president. M. Knusel, Of Lu.
cerne, was elected vice. president on the third
ballot by sixty-six votes, against afty-four for
Fornerod. The result is a triumph Of the rail-
road interest
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III From January I, to July 81, the ice ship
ped from Boston to foreign ports, 81 $50 tons
But besides this, there were about 10 eco tons moi
entered at the custom-house shipped to southern
ports: principally Philadelphia and Baltimore
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u The New York Express says that the com
Pany which was formed last year for the purpose
OF establishing telegraphic communication be-
tween the Island of Cuba and the American con
nnsnt have completed their preliminary arrange.
ments, and are resolved to commence the work
Immediately.
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VI The Keokuk (Iowa) Journal is informed
upon good authority, that payment is refused
on State warrants, on the ground that there is no
money in the treasury" and wants to know what
has become of it,
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o. Further adyices from Utah state that 8 rig.
ham Young, Orson Hyde and Heber Kembali had
returned to Salt Lake
Capt Dickson, the quartermaster Of the army,
had opened proposals for timber and materials for
building a fort in Cedar Valley, which, when
competed, will be occupied by Gen. Johnston,
in command ofthe tenth infantry, Phelps battery
.na me second dragons, as the headquarters Of
the Utah troops.
The eighth infantry has been ordered n o,.
gon to reinforce Col steptoe Tn. h.,,.,,o, :,
Volunteers, under the Command ~ C., D.. "a
on the 10Th ult for Fort Leavenworb wbsra Inv
will be mustered out of the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

HenryE Russell, Of New Britain, Conn.-For
design foe door lock plates
\. :. vedder and Ezra Ripley, of Troy, NY,
assignors to N. 8. Sedder aforesaid For de-
sign for box stoves =
N. s. vedder, Of Trov y-Eor desion for
cooking stove.
n s. vedder, Of Troy, N. Y.-For design for
parlor stoves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

III The editor of the Mexican Extraordinary
journal published in the city of Mexico, in En-,
glish, has been fined thousand dollars, and
prohibited from giving any political intelligence
in his columns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

u The newly elected police Of New Orleans
went into Office on the LIST of July, and the num-
Der Of arrests for the first eighteen days Of that
month amounted to ,337. OF these, 100 were
white persons, and l73 slaves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

The ATLANTIC CABLE.-The arrangements for
working the Atlantic Telegraph are now prob
ably entirely completed, in which case the mes
sage Of Queen Victoria aud the response of Presi-
dent Buchanan will be transmitted some time
to-day The recording Instruments connected
with the cable were expected to be in perfect
working order last evening. The Niagara con-
tinued at 81 Johns yesterday where she is taking
In coal, on the completion Of which she will 90
directly to New York. The GoIgon is to run a
line of souBdings for the Newfoundland and
London Telegraph Company, from the head OF
Piacentia Bay westward, and the Porcupine 10 to
return directly TO England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

COSMOPOLITAN ART UNION We have re-
ceived, adorned with a couple of exquisite line
engravings, and illustrated by various cuts tn
wood, the Cosmopolitan Art Journal for March
and June Among premiums at the last award
we notice the following to gentlemen Of this city:
"Maidenhood," to c. g. Stevens; 'View on the
snsquehanna," to DR.. j F. King; " On the Del
AWARE to DR.. s. A. Edwards; Bust of Lord
Byron, by Carl Muller, to J. C. Moran; Bus, of
Scott, by Muller, to r. Bell Jr., Alexandria. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

IL The Mayor Of New York yesterday solem.
nized the marriage Of two happy couples, at .
charge Of 50 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

IL Much doubt is expressed as to the correct.
ness Of the telegraphic dispatch relative to the
grand hlibustering expedition to Sonora. At the
last accounts Walker was making speeches in
Alabama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

NC ASH PAID FOR FURNITURE
A3 Housekeepers breaking up are respectfuIIy
informed that we are at all times prepared to buy
their entire stock OF household effects I'm large OF
small quantltIes) for cash.
BONTZ COOMBS,
au I'm No. $50 7th St, bet. 1 and X.
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q McDONNELr,S
" A TAw RI nan, e. EGER WINE
CATAWB A GINGER WINEm
McDONNELL.'S

Inc undersi,ned bess to intern the citizens OF
Washington and GEORGETOWN that he mss been an
pointed agent for the above celebrated Wine which
mas acquired such lmmens. popularity IN BALrI-
All w estsIn cities: The CATAwBA GINGER WINE
IL manufactured in Cincinnati from the Catavts
Grape and the purest Jamaica Gipr en- And is unver
10y aliowed 70 De the PUREsT, MOST DELICIOUS and
HEALIhFgL BEVERAGE now before the public. Ii Q
warranted immediate and o.. failins reIa-5. for
plARRHEA, CoLIc, CRAMPS. and all affections Of the
FEVER AND AGUE. "
1t Is also admirably adapted for and much used by
LADIES,
Oelng non Undertaking and at the same TINA mos,
iNylGoRATING and TONIC.
In few days. list of all rrucers keepisg ne Vim.
Will be published In the STAY. "-N
JAS. MCDONNELL,
General Agent, Mercer ST., baltimore
Is. HALL. 18th street,
du tZ-eoN' AGENT for this ctty
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TIE WEArHER.-The following report of the
weather for this morning is made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution.
The time of observa alton is about O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

4. - kkNI-TWo ROOMS I'd the third story
u Of the building occupied On once by c. g
Wa,Aeh. spd ,npsdlatsly o!pcsits the City Hall.
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PF,&1 Pro S.s,.a;s, WILL /. BIZ RECEIVER FOR
CathoiIc Cemetery, on the BladensburG turnpike,
BURR Sa the ass,
WcoD are now receiving our
w st OK of Coal and Wood. All kInds on Rand at
Size, daily expected, will be sold at deduction or
cents per ton, # taken from the vessel Also,
q. SjT Ts;SsS, GO SoF q CO.
au VII cor. Green & Water SITS, Georgetown.
COUNTRY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. or single
GOOD p CGNT Gs3 Be oacsSommodated
Columba Turnpike. The house Is new, is.se eId
arr lifted up expressly for the accommodaiion Of
Iahles anu single persons no may desire to spend
few weeks IN the country. As for health. the To-
eaton oil this country scat cannot be surpassed IN
vFES Ss further PARTICULARS inquire of MARSH 4
V0s 5 corner 10th at. and Pa. av. -,
THE; BOOK OF THE sEAsON.-Just pub.
L lIsted, George MeIvIlIe." an American novel.
y s}va Emo 81 post PAID Sl.i5.
Light some peculiar traits of Americs1 chaTacter"
,oo An n, unnsgay well written and interesting
George Meiyllie is a book which will suit every
''D' :, :. TAYLOR & MAURy, Bookseller.
ao ~ 81 34 Penn. avenue.
ME BRITISH ARMY IN INDIA. by ]. Self
vol London. 1873: 50
Deanes Manual of History and Science of Fire
Arms, vol, London, 1853; S9.75.
Life OF the Duke Of WeiIinr ton, BY Capt Brial-
P Ts's., fEs dss%Sn i hHI So' With Maps and
buson's Hand Book for Travellers in Egypt VOL
. Maps and Plates, London, 1853.
Capt: LIardet's riepd'y ints 10 the Young Naval
Lieutenant, VOL. London, Ia5s; 81 81.
geology Of North America, by suies Maroon 1
1883; So 50. ' A"i''"'
Creasy's History Of the Ottoman Turks, 1 vol
. with NJ APPS and Plates. London 1853
Earl Grey,s Reform Of Parliament, VOL, London,
VOL. London, 1888; Sa25.
Trinidad, its Geosrachy. Natural Resources, Con-
dltlon and Prospects, BY L.. A. A. DebertuII
vol London, 1853; IS g.
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" Colts Armory Guards" numbering 100 men,
and armed with revolving rifles. The streets
through which he passed were thropged with
people, and all ablaze with the glare of rockets
and other fireworks. The excitement of the
scene was also further enhanced by the firing
OF national salute. On the arrival of the Sec
rotary at his residence, he was addressed in a
very appropriate speech by Hon. William w.
Eaton, to which Gov. Toucey made a very
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-12

1)IANOS FOR SALE at low rates. upon montbIy
i payments. at the Music Store No. SS between
9Th and 10th streets. 0oA
Au ELLIS
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EOk RENT.The large 3-story Brick Dwell
LlNG HOUSE, being one Of the Seven Build
ESQ. - ~ N.Y.
Also. the Dwelling next adjacent east; further BRO
vided with oomnoJicus tack Building.
hese hous-s are well arranged and eligibly s,fu-
ated being on the north side OF Pa. svenue in the
vest end Of tn CITY. The keys be found Al tbs
drug store OF NJ RIdgeley, near the premists end
the approximate tegns can there be accertaIned.
DOUGLAS r. FORREST.
uS-vSv -.--' Aren't for r. Forrest.
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FOX RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS. ina va,
peasant summer location. Terms modertg
an ang gu &c o. =. klNARD, General Land OGLce
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E'Oh kENT-A desirable modern built three
- story oNiCk hUUsE, with basement, ha1
ouI9lnE and stable, situated the corner of Y6th
aho streets, coLtainlng IS rooms gaSith hout
marble mantsls, water spd bathroom Also. the "A
an1 u stones OF the building my store AMY
to JOHN ALEXANDER. No $40 Pa avenue, bo,
$3.50 I<h MO l1h sta jy 80 eC5U
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GK.A.VT y PECK.

GK.4yVT ~ PECK,
nEALERS in all descriptions of Threshing
DMachines. Reapers, Grain Drills, Tanning
Mills. Corn-Shellcrs, Straw Cutters, Horse
Rakes, Flows, Cultivators, Portable Saw and
Grist Mills Eastern Lumber. aud Democratic
Wagons. Open, and Top Buggies, and Agri-
cultural Implements generally.
Warehouse, upper end of Main Street,
McGnEGoR, Iowa.
% Particular attention given to Consign-
ments.
RORERT GRANT, JOHN f. PECK
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MISCEL.
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MNNiSO1l d

VNHIS INSTITUTION is del
II South mar yin of Lake Menol
view of the City Of Maoison,s and
from the public thoroughfares and
to insure undisturbed quiet to the il
nds, comprising about so acres. are
lating bordering the Lake for more I'll
covered with fine native oaks and shru
scenery in the vicinity, embracing eycryva.
scapc. makes this the most enchanting anu
treat in the North-We st. = AZ
The buildings are large, elegant and con
furnished, and capable of accommodating abo,
patients. They are heated throughout by stea
that the temperature in each room can be reg.
with the greatest facility thus rendering the esta
ment especially suitable for Winter accommodate
The dry, clear and stimulating atmosphere of into
Wisconsin, Is admirably adapted. in connection wit
the OF treatment pursued this Institution
benefit the suffering invalid and all that close medical
attention. proper aud vigorous treatment and kind care
avail to restore to health those ent,sted tn on,
charge, will be cheerfully and readily employed
This Institution has been recently purchased by the
Proprietor and reted up in style not surpassed by
any similar establishment in this country, with the de-
termination to establish this Cure upsn permanent
basis and make il truly a I'll.
MODEL WATER CURE ESTABLISHMENT
conducted upon strictly and Iygene prn
cipes the proprietor pledges himself that pains OF
expense shall be spared to promote the health CON-
fort of those visiting the Cure. The Medical Depart.
ment is under the charge of Dr. s. NJ lands former
y of Philadelphia who having had eight years expert
encc in the Water Cure SYSTEM is fully competent to
take charge of the MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
81" A limited number of boarlerS admitted.
HD Daily Lectures to Students. For further par-
tculars address MADISON VATER CURE, Madi-
son, Wis. mays S3-6m los
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.4TTE.NTLON!!
THE CITY OF CHANTRY

0A II IL AL0V II II Wv
THE CITY OF CHANTRY
IT'S position site and Prospects. Take down your maj
u and from Boston trace along that line of Railroad
leading west and you will find that it DIVORCES
point but few minutes from an air line and by tn,
connection in crossing the Lake to milwaukee will make
in few months through the heart of the whole north
from the Atlantic to the Father of Waters" one oil
the greatest and most direct thoroughfarcs in the
Union.
Directly in range with this route and surrounded by
the indiscrbabiy beautiful country of northern Iowa
and southern Minnesota on the western bank of the
Mississippi is situated the city of CiIANTRY. It's To-
cation is delightful and the surrounding scenery ur-
surpassed in natural magnifcence.
good and well cultivated farming country surround,
the town, and the bluffs in the vicinity ow it is
easy of from the country than any other
place for great distance either north south.
The propretors in calling the attention of the public
to their town. beg leave to state that in the building UP
of Chanry they confident of success and it is their
determinations by concentrating their energy and pur-
suing policy of beray towards settlers and those
making Improvement to build up a Totcn INDEED
We earnestly solicit mechanics traders aud capitalists
to investigate proposals. Great Inducements will
be offered to parties, to erect Mills, Foundres Hotels
&c, e. For further particulars, enquire of Augustus
French, one Of the proprietors and authorized agent
to negotiate i'm all matters relative to the town. Office
in the Post Office, McGregor Iowa.
We have Lithograph Plats and maps, showing its
position, and the surrounding country.
McGregor, Iowa June 1S5SnS9y1
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NORTH McGREGOR.

NORTH McGREGOR,
"ENKE &C BINDOW have opened Dry Goods
It'll and Grocery store in North McGregor and are
prepared to furnish anything wanted in the line of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Liquors
Provisions, de-, de-,
At prices low as at any other house in town.
The highest price in cash trade, will be paid for all
kinds of country produce
Farmers respectfully requested to call and see
on North street, near the Landing.
June Is, lS5SnSSm3
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PORTABLE FORCES,

For Blacksmiths, Railroads and Steamboatsthe Far
mer would find these FORCES very convenient for the
purpose of repairing small breaks in his farming uten
sis, when the time lost in running to distant shop
is of more value than the cost of the work. In
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III. B A IL N III A IL T. i,

TNAKES this method to inform the citizens Of
i Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, that he
Is prepared to do all kinds Of MILLWRIGHT WORK,
such as building Steam Water Grist Saw Mills,
Burr Smut Machines of the most approved kind. After
twenty-five years experience in the business he atters
himself that all those in want of Millwrght work will
do well to give him call.
He is prepared to take contracts for building and
furnishing Mills of all kinds. All work warranted.
All business letters will receive prompt attention.
lie can be found at the Barnhart Hotel, Hardin.
Clayton Co., Iowa. 1y69
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TIN WARE,

nice assortment can be shown.
BROWN wants the town and country to come and see
him, as he will be on hand to show goods and sell
cheap On this laser point, every shall 60 away
satisfied that at this store the business evil he done
up BROW
NcGregor. April 7. 1S52n1Stf
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POETRY Y.
A MERRY EYE.

BT READ THORNTON.
The light OF merry eye,
In this dark world OF ours,
IT'S like the blueof April's sky,
Or sunshine after showersl
Though born to trouble a. We are.
And ne'cr from sorrows free
!. SELL, merry eyes are aye the sign
or what our life should be.
For joy IL sorrows elder born.
8 And Shall outlive her sigh.
And sorrows truest tears are shed
When wceps merry ego.
Tho languid life OF softer lands,
Through pensivc orbs may gleam
But Saxon blood and toing hands
Suit best sunny beam.
NJ blue-eyed boy, by two months young
Ills INFANT words to try,
Tells all he needs by meaning smiles
That haunt his merry eye.
That sunshine of the heart shall live,
And cares and years defy
Fen wrinkles rsdiate the light
Around merry eyel
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4 AMP Chimney, Lamp Chimneys, Lamp Chin.
j neys. Burning Fluid and Canlphene Lamps, Jus,
received aud for sale by
HOFFMAN, BENTON e GO.
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.IERSEY ROCkAWAYS.

JERSEY ROCKAWAYS,
OPEN AND TOP CONCORD BUGGIE,S.
And in fact almost any kind of a running We
hicle from Wheel Barrow up to Locomotive
furnished on short notice from the above estab-
lismsnt
70 parties acquainted with the foregoing
mentioned Establishment their turn outs need
no commentator at our hands, but to the unso-
phisticated we would say that michigan timber
stands unrivalcd for Wagon and Carriage pur-
poses, and none is used by Messrs. a. d r., until
ithas been seasoned eighteen months-and the
best evidence of their work ninship, is the GUAM
tiy annually sold in almost very western town,
and the constant increasing demand forit
We warrant all their work sold by us in every
particular and in any case of failure the war
ranty is made good without any grumbling.
And kind Reader and Patron while medita-
ting upon ayailing yourselves of these Creature
Comforts take heed that We are Agents for, and
have an assortment on hand of almost MI the
good Reap ers in use and now have on the Lakes
large invoice of the noted Fowleryille Thresh.
Ing Machines to which we invite your attention.
GRANT g. PECK.
MGrcg Or, May 26th 1857, . n34tf