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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
TIMBER LAND,
And Interest in Steam Saw Mill,
For Sale!

r OFFER for sale one.fourth interest in the
l. Steam Saw Mill of Ush & Thrailkill, on
Rush Island, two and half miles below White
Cloud. The mill is nearly new, is in good or
der, and is one of the best in the country, with
an extensive ran of custom.
Also, will sell with the mill, fsrty-fve acres
of timber land, adjoining the mill, and border
ing for quarter Of mile on the river. There
is on this land a woodward and excellent steam
b at landing, which renders it unusually desir-
able.
offer the land and interest in mill for 5000.
want $500 cash, BY the lst of April, 1853.
The balance will take, if preferable 10 the
purchaser, in good prairie land within six miles
Of White Cloud or Iowa Point. If one-fOurth
of the mill is not sufficient to occupy the time
of tire purchaser, will rent him another fourth,
on reasonable terms, and take pay in lumber or
saving. f--r
Call on the subscriber, on the premises.
dec. 3, 5s-tE HENRY ULSH..
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WILLIAM MAQUILKEN
House, Sign, and Ornamental Painter,
GLAZIER. PAPER HANGER, &C.,
WHITE CLOIIN- KANSAS.

WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS,
rs prepared to execute all work of the above
l. kinds, in a superior manner. Having had
thirty-fv years experience, he latters himself
that his work will compare favorably with that
of any other person West of the Missouri River.
Will also attend to putting on Fire and Wa
ter Proofand Gravel Roofng-having had much
experience in business ofthis character.
July 9, 81, If
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sHowARD ASSOCIATION,
,rsfieg PhiIadeIphfa. oer eG
A BeHesolSnt Institution established By special
EAdepsieAt for The Relief Of tls SIX aHd
Distressed, afflicted loifh Virglsnf
and Endemic Diseases --liit

A BeHeSottnt Institution eStGbhsaea ey special
EsdepsieHt for The ReIief efths Sick aRd
Distressed. afflicted loifh Hirglsnf
and Epidemic Diseases.
THE HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view
Of the awful destruction OF human life, caused
BY Sexual diseases, and the deceptions przcticed
upon the unfortunate victims of such diseases by
Quacks, several years ago directed their Con.
snlting Surgeon, as Charitable Act worthy Of
their Rsme, to open Dispensary for the treat
ment of this class Of diseases, in all their forms,
and to give medical advice gratis, to all who APP
ply by letter, with description Of their eondi-
ton, Gage, occupation, habits OF life, &c., and
in cases of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MEDI-
clxEs FREE OF CHARGE. It is needless to add
hat the Association commands the highest Med
ic4 skill Of the age, and viii furnish the most
appru 7ed modern treatment.
The Directors Of the Association, in their
AEnual Report upon the treatment of Sexual
Diseases, fU, the year ending January LIST, 1858,
express the Ia. Thest satisfaction with the success
which has atten led the labors of the Consulting
Surgeon, in the ire of Spermatorrhea, Semi
nal Weakness. ImDotcnce, GOnorrhGa, elect,
Syphilis, the vice of Onanism or sclf-abnse,
&c, and order eontiL' u:tion Of the same plan
for the ensuing year. t-
The Directors, on a review If the past, feel
assured that their abOrs in this here of beney-
client effort have been Of great i-eneht TO the
afflicted, especially to the y0ang, ana they have
resolved to devote themselves. with renewed
zeal, to this very important and much de 'Dised
cause. en-
An admirable Report on Spermatorrhea. or
Seminal Weakness, the vice Of onauism, Mas
turbation, or selfabusc. and other diseases OF
the sexual organs, nv the Consulting Surgeon,
will be sent by mail Gin sealed enveiOpe,) FREE
or CHANGE, on receipt of Two STAMPS for post
age. Other Reports and Tracts on the nature
and treatment Of sexual diseases, dict, &c, are
constantly being published for gratuitous distri-
button, and will he sent to the afflicted. Some
Of tile new remedies and methods of treatment
discovered during the last year, are Of great
value.
Address, for Report or treatment, Dr.. ]. Skill
LIN H0UGHTON, Acting Surgeon, Howard
Association, No. South Ninth street, Philada.
By order Of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, President.
GEORGE FATRcHTLD, Secretary.
July %, lS5S-ly.
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Mail RoUTE TO TIE GOLD MIxEs.-
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, has intro
duced bill in Congress for the purpose
of establishing Mail route to the newly
discovered gold mines. This will be
quite deSideratum to the emigrants to
that country in the Spring.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
DR.. n. GRAVES,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

HIAwATIA, BROWN CO., KANSAS,
DIFFERS his professional services to the sick
" and afflicted who may require them. HA-
wing had practice Of thirteen years in the Wss-
tern country, he Aatters himself that he is thor
oughly qualified in the notifications Of disease
in this climate. may s, 50, ly.
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nIss0LUTIQN.

THE co partnership heretofore existing be-
L tween the undersigned, IN the Carpenter
and Homer business, under the firm of Wake
field s Payne. vas dissolved. ON the l9th dag
Of January, 1859, BY mutual consent lAltper
sons indebted to said firm, By note OF accounts
are notified TO make immediate settlement WITH
r. s.. WAKEFIELD,
ian. q, 59-3s..l ALBERT PAYNE. 5
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03

MIR. Douglas attended recent Admin
istration caucus, much to the surprise
and disgust of other Anti-Lecompton
members Of Congress.
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FEVER cuRE PILLS.

These rouse the Liver, cleanse the system
from bilious matters, and certainly cure Aguei
Chill Fever, and Bilious Fever; relieving Dys.
pepsia, Loss Of Appetite, and General Debility
They cure every case. Col. KILHEIFFER.
Inever knew them to fail. J. 81. w. CHASE.
We think they can't be beat.
Rev. z. c. CRANE.
Always cure, and no mistake. B. +. VAIL.
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y DISSOLUTION! HOI
Call and settles ba

NOTICE is hereby given, that the cO-part-
In nefship heretofore existing between the
undersigned, in The saving business, under the
firm of Maucks 4 Knapp, was dissolved on the
18th of January, 1883, BY mutual consent, w m
Knapp withdrawing from the firm. AllPersons
indebted to said firm, either by note or account,
are notified 10 call and settle the same, by the
LIST OF March next, or legal measures win be
taken 10 effect that end. The firm have debts,
which cannot be paid without receiving that
which is due them. all accounts nus be set
tied with VIM. H. Mauck L Co, by whom the
business will hereafter be carried on.
7TssT = WIN. II. MAUCK, =
T25W .SJ.F &MAUCKa
~ G. c. MAUCK,
a.. o. 59l5W. aniss WN. KNAPP. 81 1913
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03

LETTER FROM THE MISEs.-THE OPIN-
ION OLA CITIZEN OF ATcHIscN.- Ros-
well. of this city. received on Monday
last letter from his brother-in-laW, Mr..
Key, Who left this city in October last,
in company with several Others, all of
whom are now in the mines. He repre-
sents that they were all making on an av-
srage s5 per day uatill winter closed in
upon them, and they are now in quarters
awaiting the opening Of Spring. He
says that every one now there is satisfied
that the mines suiH pay susn, and that as
yet. they have not found the richest dig
gings: All the gold discovered has been
float" or "wash'' gold, proving conclu-
siyely that the precious metal viii yet be
found in richer deposites. 49,
Mr.. Key is well known in this place,
as a,man whose statements can be relied
upon in every particular. He would not
represent anything in an exaggerated light,
and his letter cansed quite an excitement
among those who are looking forward to
summers sojourn in the mines. Seve-
raj companies are already formed. aud
will start at the earliest openingof Spring
-Atchison Champion. TT
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BALSAM,

For the cure of Lung and Throat diseases
Coughs, Colds, Group, Weak Lungs, Hoarse
ness, Sore Throat, Pains in the Chest, Whoop.
ing Cough, Asthma. Bronchitis & Consumption
The best medicine ,ererssold for the par.
pose. A. LASGwoRTHY, Druggist
Everybody here praises il. J. HoKR.
1t is very popular here. 49,
GEORGE ROSE, Druggist.
cannot speak too highly oft. 80
Rev. w. NJ. OsBoRN.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03

ASSAY ON PIKE's PEAK GoLD.--Rs-
nsartdble Eneness and Pufity.-M essrs.
Clark, Bros. 4 CO.. of this city. have Just
received report from the U. S. Assay
OHce. New York, of lot Of Pixies Peak
Gold, forwarded by them and at their
request separately assayed. The quality
OF this Gold is 96S-100O ] fine. Cali
fornia Gold is about $780, 1000 fns. This
fac1 alone is proof that Pixies Peak Is no
humbug for the faeness Of Gold IS a
matter beyond the control Of spectators.
The value Of this lot is s19.21 per ounce.
as 1t came from the mines and $4,000
per ounce after melting and cleaning
81 Louis Ne,rs. s z ~
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EYE sALyE.

EYE SALVE,
For the rapid cure Of every kind Of Sore oil
Weak Eyes-Dimness of sight, Examinations
of the lids. &c.
4OLD SORES
ofeVeFy- kind are offer, cured in very short
time, and in a most remarkable manuer-tgI-
eers, Scrofhleus Sores, Fever Sores, Cancers.
never saw such a medicine. It cures every
time S. ]. BoYDES.
1t cured my eyes without pain, and ira very
short time. Capt. ]. B. HALE.s-
was neaziJ blind four years, and was cured
BY this Salve. DR.. H. PHTLo.F
This isremarkable. Hcwas blind over rear,
and is now quito ell. Rev. w. R. KIsrLKR.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
RRAGG,s ARCTIC LINIMENT.

THIS incompatible Liuiment, upon which the
Il great mass Of the afflicted of all lands nov
rely for relief from the pangs Of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Geut, Erysipelas, Cancer, Serofula,
Sprains, Burns, Sealds. and all eutaneous disea
ses, is rapidly superselins all similar prepare
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03

Professor Of Obstetrics and Diseases Of Women
and Children. r.-'.-. q =.
The Terms for the Session will be the same
"A heretofore, Matriculation. $ 90. Tu-
iVion, 5000. Demonstrators Ticket, $500
fEvcry Student is required to engage in dissee-
ton one session before gradaation,) Graduation,
$3.50. Ticket 70 Commercial Hospital, Top
tional) $500.
The Lecture Rooms are newly finished, neat,
ana comfortable, aud IN eentrIl locality, Tin
College Hall, Walnat Street,) where students
viii find II convenient to call on their arrival
+ Tickets for the session may be obtained Of
tbe D.an or he FaeHhy, at his Office, No. 1l3
Smith street. or OF Prof. C. II. CLEAvELASD,
S.erefayyo the FaeatE. No. l39 Seventh ST.,
near Elm. JOHN KING, NJ. D., Dean.
iuIv Is. IS52-lvs taet-
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hUkT'S
REM EDIE g.

III AVE given satisfaction to those who have
LII used them- They are slways safe, and
never fail to do good. Try them once, and
you win believe yhatjs said of them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
ANTI-BILIers, on LIVER PILLS.

Just the thing whensa physic is needed
LIVER COMPLAINTS yield often 20 a single box
Jaundice, Foul Stomach, Costiveness, Dyspep
sia, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Impurities Of ths
Blood, Headache, Costiveness, Sour Stomach
Fevers, Dumb Ague, Boils, &c.
The best physic pills ever used.
Pr 10 A-'f-'- p althiDR. WILLIAMS.
One box cured me of Liver. Complaint.
-,-lB --,,1 - -s,rT Rev. G. RoaEETs. %
Certainly superior article. ..-...'
WHO'D Ut Rev. NJ. RICHARDSON.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03

SOLD BY
Shreve & Macy, White Cloud, Kansas;
Reed 4 Sturges, Iowa Point,
James N. York. DOniphan,
]. IT. Maun L Co., BroUnville, Nebraska;
Peter, Frazer & Co., Oregon, Mo-;
Barnard, Adams & Co., st. Louis;
And bv all Druggists. june 3, 1858, lY.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
Ees:AlEfNTknA

TIHE undersigned have formed = oo-partaer-
shio, under the firm Of
LIKENs & BOYD,
As General Land and Real Estate ASsats,
ST. JOSEPH, MO-,
and viii give prompt attention to all and every
branch Of business pertaining to Real Estate
Agencies->sueh as the Entry Of Lands, IN any
of the North Western States and Territories,
either By Land Warrants or BY Money.
We win also attend TO the purchase and sale
ofimproved Real Estate, Town Lots, ke-
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Remittances by Land Warrants, or exchange
on sonne one Of the principal cities, must accom-
pany all orders. JOHN II. LIKENS,
JOHN W. BOYD
a REFERENCES.
Hon.C j. Faulkner. Of Virginia;
: Hon. Wm. Hambleton, Of Maryland;
VIM. ~ Marshall, Esq, Of HagsrstsWn Bank,
Henry N. Brent, Esq. Cashier ofv.IIey B.ak
OF Virginia;
Cato Moore. Esq. Cashier of Valley Bank.
ChariestoEn, Virginia;
D. Burkha+. Cashier Of Bank Of Brkslsy,
Virginia.;
Allen C. Hammond. N. D., Berkeley &c.
Virginia;
Drakely 4 Feuton, Baltimore, Nd;
Josiah Lee K Co.. Bankers, Baltimore;
Brown L Johnston. Bankers, Vieksburgh,
Mississippi;
Cudiy, Brown 1 Co., New Orleans;
Jack Bros, Louisville, XIV;
Andrew Hunter. ESQ, Charlestown. Vs.;
| Jesse D. Slingluf. President OF Commercial
& Farmers Bank, Baltimore;
w. BOIlman, General Superintendent BAlti
more and Ohio Railroad;
Forsyth & Baker, Wheeling, Va:
Bella M. Hughes, St. Joseph, Me-;
Silae Woodson,
Reuben Middleton. :" 4"
Z. B. Wsbb, CaFmi, III:
A. T. Stewart 4 Co.. New York;
Gage. Dater 4 Sloan,
une IS. 57,tf
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
A. D. BURDICK, Publisher,
3. Snruce Street- New York

" Editors publishing the above advertise
nient and this note few times, and noticing it
editorially, BY sending marked copy Of their
paper to the publisher, viii receive a copy by
return mail. sr7-. "a ri;--
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one naftIe Triumphnntl

-.
'i0hs'
One Bottle Triumphant!
Mrs. Mohitt, No 3l5 Morgan street, st. Louis,
having suffered for three years with Rheuma-
tism, and tried many preparations without effect,
was cured by one fry cat bottle Of Arctic Lin
iment-
OF, LOUIS, siC,, APrI. - ~ ~.
~. az IoHs
a - . e,1Il NV Ih.sLn
S.ls ~. - -
Siu isr my l~ce: e.. pho.., 90
49, WIN III .sJ ths. ss,-sd SbonIJ
~! nShus we're 70 oAu, '.s-s W
J s.e u slsn, ~. - oS 800 -,
- -! y -. 49,, - T ;;,,,,,t -
ii S.,,I"- 80 on,;-oi1-
W 80. -, -, - s-,,e-s ~
Gureu' new mans LSte gso~ m n a,ip
. Hili NJ - " T n,y iEe0 ''O
'eI =. 1.s.s i..'ea... a.,; r;n;roD, Ih,a
- 49, ,.'e IF ss,srai Of th most
o.s;-"s :. a. c;,v, .n5 novcr 70
p' ~. ,.aatn,nS
e'SN any "e'e'i' i'O n w UAvDON
= s.. Po6na,~
"'' = -
An Explosion
MExrrus. TENN., Nov. %. 1857.
hereby certify. that having been badly
bruised and scaided by the explosion o. stream
Do'.ef, u luehu saiuueSu uie - ~ Ds,-S
TIC Imminent The smart was instantly ea ..I
ted rom the scaids, ana IN very SNORT I'the'
all the PAIN was gone rom the oruiSes- IN wv"
weeks was vel, a2a aole y, rer .r.1 ny just
ness hENhf NAV Ext Lb'
hes'uenee' JACKSON ST.
Good for Animals.
This invaluable Eminent is also equally eff. I
e,cors IN curing the diseases Of animals. "a wit
moss the following certificate: Messrs. J. & A :
Arnot anil Lynch. Arnot 4 Co.. keen the two
LARGEST Tiverx Stables II, the West. and are gen
orally known Throughout the United States:
Sr. I,or,s. Dee. %. 1857.
w. tho UNDERSIGNED bav;r, I,sed Dr.. Brage's
Arc,;c I;nirnent for number Of months. cheer
fully teatfv n its SUPERIOR efficacy in curing the
diseases of horses: So we'll are we satisfied of
,bo Arct;c hcing the hest Eminent made. that .
VIC wonId nae no other We keen and have kept .
for number Of years, extensive livery stables 4
in this city, and consequently our experience I
about horses and their diseases is great, and we 1
unhesitatingly say, that the Arctic Liniment is .
the only one We have ever found-always effcc- +
u eordsaflv raoor,y,,n anil n N al Livery .
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
Hark We! Hark We!
STONE MASONRY.

TINE subscriber, being an experienced Stone
i Mason, and having located at White Cloud,
takes this method of informing the public that
he is ready, on the shortest notice, TO undertake
all Jobs in his line, such building Foundations,
Walls, Arches, and also Cisterns. In all such
work he has had much experience, and aatters
himself that he can turn out jobs inferior to no
other mechanic in the Territory. Orders are
-sSpectfnlly solicited.
..1ne 10, So, IT, o. G.. WHITNEY.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
BLACKSMITHING!

THE undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
l. of B!acksmithing in the best style, prompt
IL and at reasonable rates. He has recently re-
ceived a
Large Stock Of Iron and Steel
from ST. Louis, and with his increased facilities
can furnish every kind of work done in Black
smiths shop. His largely increasing patronage
leads him to believe that he cannot be surpass
al in
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
MILLS! MILLS..
II,lers and Farmers, Take Notice


TIME undersigned, having made arrange
Il ments with the best houses in st. Louis,
Cincinuati and Chicago, j. now prepared 70 FIR
nish ali kinds Of Steam Millsand Vii Machine
~ Of the most approved plans, at the shortest
notice, and will furnish at as low prices and on
as liberal terms as zny Agent or Foundry in
the Western country Will also furnish Reap
ers. and Mowing and Threshing Machines
The pndersigned, being practical Engineer,
viii set up and warrant all works furnished by
him. He canal sII zines be found At White
Cloud, Kansas or Oregon, No:
-r REFER TO q ,-gt
C. FJennings. White Cloud, Kansas : ~
( B. F. RufIner & Co., I" 5Hl 81 .i.3fy ]
Peter, Frszer & Co, Oregon, No. s
, Likens & Boyd, St. Joseph No. m r
- ]. & E. Greenwald, Cincinnati, o. @
Howard l. Hinehman, Sc. Lnuis, Mo- n 4
Kingsland 4 Ferguson,
y may H. IS, e. f1iitissF sfAti 90
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The COLLEGE Journal Of Medical Science.

The College Journal Of Medical Science.
A Monthly Magazine Of 45 pages, conducted
n By the Faculty Of the Eclectic College OF
Medicine, is published at One Dollar Year,
payable in advance The volume Of the Jour
naleommences With the year. Communications
for Subscription, or for specimen numbers, should
be directed 70 ~ .tg
4 DR.. C. H. CLEAvELAND. Publisher,
l39 Seventh street, Cincinnati, o.
july Is, lsS1iy.
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Large Stock Of Iron and Steel
HORSE AND OK SHOOTING

and for pro Of, he confidently refers to the work
already executed by him, for citizens Of this and
adjoining Townships. Horse and OK shoes, in
quantities, kept constantly on hand, and custo-
mers may rely upon having their work done
with the least possible delay.
He has Just erected an OK frame, and is now
ready to serve all who wish their oxen shOd for
the winter.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
Carriages, wagons, sleighs, Flows,


and all kinds of Agricultural and other Imple
ments repaired, painted and ironed ut short no.
tee, and in the best manner. He has SCREW
PLATES of all sizes for right and LEFT hand
screws, and will execute all work of this kind
neatly and satisfactorily. Irons furnished for
building and other purposes; and in short, with
an ample stock and the best of wOrkmen. the
subscriber holds himself ready to do all kinds OF
IRON WORK fsiee. f-,t
which may be called for by the people Of Iowa
and the adjoining Townships.
os LIST OF PRICES.
Shoeing one hsrse new, steel toed shoes, $3.50
Setting four shoes, putting on steel toes, 200
Setting four shoes, .,,.g 50
Shoeing one yoke Of oxen new, 40
Setting old shoes on one yoke Of oxen, 2 90
Setting four tires on double wagon 3.OU
Other work in proportion. 80. 80,
AARON BALDWIN, Jn.
Highland, Kansas, Feb. 3, 1559-1m-
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Mrs. Mofitt, No 345 Morgan street, 81. LOais,
having suffered for three years with Rheuma-
tism, and tried many preparations without effect,
was cured BY one fry cat bottle Of Arctic Lin
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-02-03
DIRECTIONS TO EAIIGRANTs

Pine. sprust. OIL and cssou,ssoa Timber.
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-vwVR FROM OHKRRY CRREK!


Splendid Agricultural COuntryl
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IANEs q. LANE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-23
Steam Carriages OF. Ordinary Roads,

We published sometime ago account of a steam
fire engine which had passed over the turnpike from
Bristol to Philadelphia, and which performed that
achievement in the most successful and admirable man
ner Repeated attempts have been made for years to
Invent steam carriage for ordinary roads, and much
as fifty years ago the experiment unsuccessfuly
made in France. Even before that time Oliver Evans
obtained, after much difficulty patent from the Mary
land Legislature to protect invention of the kind,
which, however proved to be mpractcable and value
less At last, however complete triumph crowned the
mechanical skill and energies of the age in the invention
Of steam carriage ordinary roads, which has been
brought to such perfection and found so decided
cess to render it nearly certain that few years
hence hundreds of them will be in successful operate
Mr. Boydel, an Engshman, has invented this remark
able machhe the great popularity of which is, that it
makes railway for itself as it moves along. The Amer
Raay Reraew says that the improvement consists
securing sections of railway to the wheels of
rage in such manner that as they revove section al
ter section is brought under the wheels and held
firm for certain period, and so on. laying and taking
up continuous track tor the wheels they along
The material devices for efcng these results are said
to be very ingenious and simple. The trial took place
in Hyde Park London by direction of the Secretary OF
State for Indiana 1t proved that the engine could
only travel the worst roads but that the road it.
self is actually improved by the equal and broad COM
preston of the rails Though the engine was nomnaIly
OF twelve horse power the boilers says the Reue1c yield
steam for Indicator Of more than double that amount
ana The engine can win ease draw from sixty TO seventy
tons along ordinary turnpike roads, at the rate of four
miles an hour. Attached to the machine, of its
trials, five powerful wagons especially made for
the purpose, and which followed every Of the engine
with strpent-like movement which gave the utmost
freedom and texibty TO the whole convoy. 1t is said
that than the whole train turned in less than
half It's length and that too in passing grass and
uneven ground the wheels making indtntation
than would have been made by ordinary coal wagon
If such is attained at the start what may
expect, when improvement after Improvement shall be
made upon the original machnery.-Rchmond Dspa'ch.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-09-23
One Hundred Years Ago.

On the 18th September, 1859 General Wolfe fell on
the plains of Abraham, crowned with victory, and the
ascendancy of the English those of France
was established on the Western continent One hundred
years ago and the splendid policy of the great Chatham
had given victory to Great Britain every sea and
every coast and by relieving the English Colonies on the
Atlantic coast of North America from of French
encroachment rapidly developed that growth in strength
and independence of feeling that lead to the American
Revolution The old French war; illustrated by the glory
and genius of Wolfe, might almost be called the purest
of our Revolutionary struggles.