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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21
ISA AC PA U L.

Formerly Of Winchester, Virginia.
.Fo,watiiny und Commission .Nerrha",
And dealer in
GROCERIES, SALT, PLASTER. GtANo, &c
Corner Of Union and Queen streets,
I'm the Raily"ad, AhIunaIia, Va.
jy - tt
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JOHN MARSHALL,

ATTORNEY AT Ia .iisroH4rio, Va.
yzsc~ Office on Royal street, lately occupied by
A. c. l.. Stuart ap .I-u
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A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY CoMPANi.-
n Library kept in the south room, first story,
of the LrcErM HALL, :. W. corner of Prince ana
Washington streets. Open every day from 70 D.
and from u to 9 o'clock. p. NJ. Annual Snhs'r,r-
tions, 81; six months $3.50: three months, d.
Volumes in Library. about I.SNO.
Fresident-WA. q. CAzENorE.
DIRECTORS
Henry Fleming, j. Edward Chase'
Benjamin Barton. Sylvester Scott
Elisha J. Miller, Andrew Jameson
s. Ferguson Beach, Richard L. Car"e' Jr'
Stenhen Swain, John A. Milburn,
James W. Berry.
Trsasurer-Andrew Jameson.
nv Sly JAS. A. CLARIDGE, Librarian.
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DRY GOODS, & C.
NEW FALL GOODS.

ARkIS 4 BRO. are now receiving and open
/ 4 ing their supply of Fall and Winter GOODS,
and are able to offer to their customers, goods at
such prices rs cannot fail to please. Give them u
rnli nj NJ 81 King street. sep ~
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0Gcc, Il Washington ~. N"r'h # King Ea" Side,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
OFFERS his Proies sional services tn those deSir-
~ ing them. Particular attention paid 10 the in
sertion of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. nov by
GEo H. ROBINSON. THOs. d. PAYNE.
ROBINSON PAYNE,
TROCERS. COMMISSION AND FORWARD
W INT MERCHANTS, Pri1ee Stree, Wharf,
Aisrondria. ". octS-u
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FULL FALL SUPPLIES.
Il. Ii. MILLER, son & CO.,
.INPORTERS or QTEENSUIRE,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM LIVERPOOL,
BY SHYP FL yIRi UENS,
1874 CRATES AND H0GSHEAps

l34 CRATES AND dUGShEAuS,
(WHICH gives them full and complete as
w sortment Of GOODS, ami they now pre-
pared 10 fill all orders from country merchant, and
Others. OF quality unsurpassed i'll any other city,
and at prices. which hcy assert, will be found, by
comparison. as low as any Of the Nofthern cities.
They have for the last month been III receipt Of
other GOODS, besides the above, comprising as
.ortmcuts of
French, Porcelain and English CHINA, in sets
ami otherwise.
CUT Pressed, and Plain GLASSWARE, of all
descriptions.
LAMPS AND GAS FlXTURES-Mante Or
numentS anu Vases
Stoucwarc and Preserving JARS. Of all dcscrip-
tions.
Window Gass. full supply from i 10y aud
by 10 to 80 by 30 inches. Orders for Plate Glass,
Ena,nclcd Window Glass, &c., taken and spccdi-
ly executed.
Pipes in boxes, PIPE HcaiS--Prtty in blaliers
X. II. ". son & CO., hope to convince lir-
ginia Merchants by rigid scrutiny. ii they will
"niy hy ,t--that they need not patronihc crockcry
house out Of the STATE.
X. II. NJ, son co. are prepared I" do their
part to retain il in the Commonwealth.
9th mo 10
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bag to inform the public that have this day
purrha sc,l from Mr.. RICHARD DAvI, his entire stock
ni Chick. ring 4 Sons and other Pian"s. Guitars.
Meludeons. aud the good will and fixtures ot bis
long established and popular piano lorc and
music warcrroms. With an agency 50 eagerly
sought for hy all engaged in the musical business,
and With practical experience in this city during
the past years, hope 10 merit the confidence
and support Of the community, promising To al
WAYS have IN hand The largest, most select, ami
varied assortment of Pianos, McloiconS Guitars,
Niolins Music. and every article pertaining (" the
business. JOHN +. ELLIS.
piamoforc and Music Store. 500 Penn. avenue,
Wushinp,on sep g-coft let. 9ih and 10th St.
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No. iq9 IN s'rct. "yp"si'o O'id Ieitr"s' H"H,
WASHINGTON,
TNGRAVER and designer in general, manuiac-
IL turcr and inventor Of the new, improved seal
presses. watch ease engravcr. wood engraver, mu-
sic puncher, stencil cutter, coplcrpatc cnsrarer,
and ithos osraphcr, Is prepared to execute enGravings
on any metalon gold. silver, brass. copper, steel
&c., in a. good and workmanship manner ~ ny
any other establishment in the United States. The
advertiser feel. confident that al orders entrusted
to him will give perfect satisfaction, or no charges
made
SEAL PRESSES.
OFFICIAL HAND AND BLOCK SEALS,
WATCH CASE FNGRANER,
WOOD ENGRANER.
MUSIC PINCIlER,
STENCIL CUTTER.
COPPER PLATE ENGRAVER,
Washington. iy 22-ly &c. &c. @'.
CABINET. CHAIR. AND SOFA MANUFAC-
" TORY. Ne. 10 hing street. AhIa"d'I". We.
Having lately fitted up one "t the handsomest
and NEST spacious Warcr""mS III the city. Tor the
FURNITURE BUSINESS, | respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock Of FlRAl-
TuEE. which | am constantly increasing. Per
sons visiting our city will End it 10 their advan-
tagc to give me y call, ~ the range of my GOODS,
in respect Ia quality and price. Is such n to .o'er
The wants and vi.wS of all. My stock com 'riSns
Mahogany Sofas. Rocking Cane and Wood Scnt
SITTING Chairs. Sidrh"arjs, Dressing Bureaus,
lu,rbl, top and rlain.l Marble Top and Plain
Wash stands Marble Top Sofa. Card. Book, and
Fancy Tables. Cottage Set, Bcdstcads of nll pat
terms. such n High. Fielding, French. Low Post,
Trundlc Bcd.icads. several patterns o' cottage
B,dsteads: Hat Racks. Wardrohcs. Looking Glas-
ses and large number of other articles embraced
in the business
1Is~ Beds. Bo.stcrs. Pillows, Mattresses, lc.,
constantly On hand.
oct 2-tf james ". pE'huuHN.
STEAM TUG AND CANAL BOATS FOR SALE.
49, We have FOR SALE an excellent
Ss.a STEAM TUG, three years old, % feet
in Ienrth, : feet hold. substantially huilt and Of
,rc.t 1ower. Her Engines ard Boilers are in first
rate order. She is capable Of carrying 5000 bush.
of Grain under deck, drawing feet OF water.
-. -x We have. als" SEN En- first as
es-...s--.:-z5CANAL BOATS, nearly new. and IN
good order They carry about 10 tons each, on
| feet Of water.
We orc authorized 10 sell the above m"cb Jc-
lar th,iy cos, and rcTy rurt f"r"'. ana "ouiu
invite the attention Of parties interested IN .anai
navigation 10 the great bargains here offered.
!, a--tf FOWLE 4 co.
VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
Y SEGARs, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c --ihe
subscriber has lately received large addition to
his stock, ana is quite confident that nc can lease
tn. taste of almost any one wanting articles IN his
line He names in part. s"inc very hne IA ~ =
SEGdRS. out of the same LOT that President Buch-
or,r smokes. very ,u,~ri.r CHEWING TOBlE-
40 If vari,us brands: genuine Turkish S.bOk-
JNG TOBAcCU: PIPES and STEMS. in great
variety, &c For sale, wholesale ana retail.
CHARLES p. SHAW,
jsu2i-H N. L. Cor. Of King Fairfax -sts.
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ARRAN EMENT 1859
HOURS OF DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS
xrer GEORGE PAGE and IT,
&sssfsSs7s THOS. C0LLYER.

GEUHGE FAUE anu = an II
&ssasas.Ss THOS. C0LLYER. .asss7
From Washington-Steaner GEORGE PAGE
-at. =, and II, u. M. l2i, 3, 5. and 6t p. m.
From Washington THoS. COLLf EK
AIS, 10. a. m, l2. m, >. 4. and q. p. IN.
From Alexandria Steamer GEORGE PAGE
G3. 10, =. IN. llj M, IL. 4, and % p. N.
From Alexandria TllOS. COLLf Elk
a; =, II u. m. |. ;. and ?. m. except Tues
day aud Friday mornings, when the COLLf Ell
W1ll run her regular trips 10 MOUNT VERNON,
ssherctoiorc ani omi, her trips between Washing
ton AMI Alexandris from = u. IN, 10 p. m. only.
The H. 6i, a. m, and IT p. NJ. boats from Alex
sndra connect with Tho trains of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad fnr the North and West.
The q a. m aud :. ?. N. boats from Washing
tsa connect with the trains Of the Orange and Al
eAsniria Railroad for tho South alrd South West.
al ly-tf
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AUCTION NOTICE.

rI1IIE subscriber having determined 10 prosecute
| The above business in all it, branches, oilers
hls services in that line.
Trustees. Administrators, or Commissioners
sale, Of Real or Personal Property, will he made at
an. bnif yr h,. than the usual rates. thrs" sales
al n lump price. to be agreed upon.
Parties having merchandise 10 dispose OF, who
prefer making their own sulcs. can make arrange
mcnt. 10 do 20. under the license vi the subscriber.
Cunsgnmcnts of goods for sale AT auction, "W
be rcc,,rcd aud sold to the best advantage, nnd
yrnD,yi rrtns"s mnL..
Persons having small lot. Of articles, can
range 10 have them sold At the store of the suhsrri
ber No. *. King .ucet-Ali parties Interested,
will please call before concluding their arrange
ments. Being well known in this city, no refer
encc to capacity. or proInptnes- / deemed ne
rcs-urv. JOHN I. CREIGHTON, Auctioneer.
jy 2i--."tl
NuTlCE-WM. W. WHITE, .! the Erm OF
~ TAYLOR 1 White, Auctioneers, haSing with
drawn, and SAMUEL BEACIi being associated in
hi. stead The business hereafter will be conducted
under the firm aamc Of GEORGE W. TAYLOR
( SAMUEL. BEACH. vino will attend to the
sales ii all PROPERTY intrusted to their care.
Store House Royal street, north Of King.
GEORGE W. TAYLOR,
SAMUEL BEACH.
sep Eff Auctiopeers.
DuBLIC NOTICE. Having obtained Letter.
i Of Administration "n the esta,. Of AGula
Emerson, decd. hereby notify al persops ha,
ing claims against the said estate 10 present theu
duly authenticated. and persons indebted Ia make
im,neiiat. payment. THOMAS DANi,
Administrator de bonis non. with the will annexed,
on the estate Of Aquila Emerson, deed.
sep I-2awiw
IN0OL purchased al highest cash prices, by
Il,
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RELIEF TO THE AFFLICTED.

MRS. ANN CRUMP, grand daughter of Mr..
lu Ann Emerson, deceased, having studied
under Mr.. Emerson, and become fully acquaru-
ted with her mode Of practice, and possessed 81 all
her receipts and prescriptions for the medicine
salyes, ointmentr, &c, by which she became
noted for her in treating all kind. "i
Wounds. Sorcs. aud other Affections IL persons.
hereby informs the public that -hc will ""ntimu"
the same practice from the late residence "i Mr.
Emerson, corner of Wolfe AMI Water streets, ari
hope. 10 support worihily the fame Of her grand
mother in giving rclici 10 such may need h,f
services. sep IG- cv2"'
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m ELDRIDGE & CO.,

GENERAL CO OWHiSSI0N .HEEfHlNIS
AND AGENTS FOR EuSTuN PACKETS.
NJ. Eina,pGE. iniom I'hnti, AisI"m'ri". y"
= Eppr aug :r-tf
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BUSINESS CARDS.
J. u. CoRsE. a =. .'"',
SnRSE EEDT II ERS

J. u. CoRSs "
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office of
CQRSE BKOTH ERS,
.No. 90 Erchonge R'ock.
WYE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States aud hold pro-
c,e,is suLjcc, to Check or rent promptly TO any
designated point.
We will deal in Exchange, Time Bills Prom'"-
sory Note.. Incmrrem .H."sy, Cpin, DC.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed to Deposltors.
A varied experience Of many years in this busi-
ness. enables Us to offer services with confidence
to the public. ieo ls-u
a. prpvr ARTHUR HERBERT.
Banking. Exchange. and Collection Office Of
BURKE & II ER BERT,
Corner IF Prince and F"itJdr streets.
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
cccds subject 10 Cheek, or remit promptly to any
designated point.
We will deal in E.rcao"gc, Ti@e Biis, Promis-
sory Noi,r Fncarr.m No"sg. C"ir. Dr.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought ana SOFA
"r Commission. IAN III
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.sT~ N0TICE.-The steamer JAHES
ssssrsssSssGrf having resumed her route on
ahe Potomac River. will leave Washington on
IT LShAiS and FRIDAYS. At .. A. NJ. Return
ias, will leave Currioman ON WEDNESDAYS and
MrCrDAiS. stopping at all the regular Land
iass. going and returning.
LuCIEN S. PAGE, Proprietor.
NArH. BorsH. Agent. NH lo-n
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JEFFERSON TACEY.

PAPER HANGER, lPH0LSTEKER, GLIDER,
tud Ho"ss Decorttt"r IN G.ucrdi.
WlIILST returning his grateful acknowledge
w mcnts to his numerous friends for their very
liberal encouragement during the two years he has
been amongst them. assures them that il will lie his
continued effort to serve them with promrtness
and nj moderate charges. nj his old stand. No. ~?
NORTH SIDE KING STREET ALEXANDRIA. NH 20
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NONSIEYR BdEDOIIN,

From Paris, having taken charge Of the above
named establishment already favorably known
for il. fine work, begs the citizens Of Alexandria
and vicinity to bcstow upon him the kind patron
age il has hitherto enjoyed. His long experience
in the line will be guaranty 10 the public that his
work will be done in the most desirable style; and
he will spare efforts, that every order entrusted
to him will meet with the promptcst Dispatch
Gss~ Goods for the establishment will also be
received Mt p. SELDNER'S Fancy and Millinery
Stor,. I5i Kinr-street sep 6-eo3m
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J. BAUMGARTEN,

A LII WOOL CARPET only 40 cents u yard
N at Isep lOl 5. Il ". MEl lENBERG'S.
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Army Il SHlNN'S
BOTTLED MINERAL WATERS AND CIDER
MASSEY COLLINS & CO.'S
puIJAnEIpBlA DRAUGHT ALE.

ROTTLED PORTER, ALE, iSD NEAD.
CIDER ON DIR \ CG IL /,
Ia quantities 10 suit purchasers.
BRASS BEER COCKS AND CUBA hoNEl,
Constantly on hand. and for sale hy
LOUIS {. Army,
IS y. Watcr-St.. Alexandria.
rss- Country orders solicited, and promptly
f)InJ ic Idly
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C., C., BRADLEY,

&C. BRADLEY,
CABINET, CHAIR & SOFA MANU- CFACTURER.
Corncr 81 K"gd .HJr,dsf.., Atecant'i". Va.
HAS constantly On hand, and oilers 10 the pub
Ill lie, an excellent assortment Of Cabinet Ware.
Sofas. and Chairs "f every variety, and on the low
est terms. which. for durability and finish, cannot
he SURPASSED mh fly
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DAyY & HARMON,
mr. HAROLD sEowpEN
JUIIUs pIENELT-DENTIsT

OFFERS his Professional Services to the citi-
~ zens Of Alexandria and vicinity Office No.
1, North Pitt street. nov 22-u
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mother in giving rcici 10 such may need bar
services. sep tt COW
lust RECEIVED, an entire stock OF Frr,h
y Goods, consisting ss follows:
% boxes Oranges; - boxes Lemons
81 boxes RaiSins, whole half, and quarter
bale Bordeaux Almonds
2 :. Sirily Almonds
:" Cream Nuts: | bale Filbcrts
10 bushels Ground Nuts: ! ca@k turranis
2 frals Datcs; ! key TamaIinds
case very fine Preserved GIugcr
An assortment pf new TOYS, with Fancy Ar'i-
cles: lot Of Mocking Bird Cages aud Canary
Bird Cage.; also, tine assortment "i Fancy
Candy, of my own manufacture. Also, J ca.k
Canary and | rask Of Hemp Seed, with A line -
sortment Of Canary Birds. The above Good, w.Ii
be sold low tor cash at 4. SCIlAFEK>
aug lDtf
EXCIIANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
IL r. -. PiRrELL 4. co.. R,cLm""d, Va
We offer services 10 the Presidents and Con
the different lines uf Internal Improve
meut throughout the state for the collection 81
debts due BY the State, and for it. conversion !ntJ
and sale u Virginia State Stock. Having every
facility for seliiug. prepared 70 make liberal
advances uH Stuck till sod. Oar chaTgrs viii ho
moderate. We also offer our services 10 our friends
in the country Tor the purchase "f Virginia State
Bank, aai every description Of Stocks, Al the cur
rent market rate without any charge Of otcornnissi"u
Orders By mail, either for the purchase or sale
VI any security, will mert with prompt attcr.
ti"n. and will be attended to on as good terms ~
though the parties sending present.
L. W. PlRCELL K co.
Richmond. Va. nov 4-wly
DEESE's MANIPl LATED iUAN0 KNOX
h d BEr. sole agents in Alexandria, have On
hand . supply Of this well known fertilizer.
sep 6-2m
IALIFORNIA. Columbian, Neyassa, A. 4.
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MRS, K1NGsFoRD's SEMINARY,

4I5 l. STREET. WAsHiSGroS, ID. Z.
HNiIE exercises of this School will be resumed
October lsf, 1872
Circulars including terms, will bc furnished on
application To the above address.
Washington, aug g-eotOcil
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FRENCH DYEING AND SECURING EsTAB
LISHMENT

nin KING STREET.. OIl
AfJ GRAPE SIlAWLS, Sfc
SATINS, NELNETS, SILK,
WOOLEN aud COTTON GOODS,
Dyed in any color desired
CARPETS, CURTAINS. every kind Of
SHAWLS, BLONDS, &C.,
Blcachcd to look a. good new.
LADIES and GENTLEMES's GARMENTS cleaned IN
the very best style.
STRAW BONNETS and FLATS bleached and
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ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
tA&

Baltimore. sep l2-tf
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.N0OL purchased at highest cash prices, by
w iAa8 HILL, BLOWN 1 PAkTLUW.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-05
A Hard Working President.

The Pittsburg Saturday Post, in
speaking of affairs at Washington,
SAYS: 1.-THE President is the hardest
working man in the city. lie bears
M upder press Of duties such as
could he borne by lew Of our Young
est and most vigorous men. ! called
twice this week to see him, and learn
ed each time that he was IN the State
department, preparing replies to Va
rlous queries propounded by Congress.
There, now, is model Of working
Democratic President. The old chief
will not rely on the subordinatcs OF the
Department to make out the informa
ton demanded by the Legislative
branches of the Government. He does
i. himself, and the knowledge Of this
fact inspires confidence in bis mes
sagcs that would arise from no other
cause"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-05

WOODS HAIR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES all prep
rstions for the hair that have beer introduced As
iufaliple, none has sv.r given the Subtraction or
v.ir ei the popularity that Prof Woods Hair Rss'o-
ra,ive GOV hiss. HIS Restorative has passed the
ordeal Of innumersble fashionable toilets, and the
ladies', wherever they have ieteir, pronounce it .
~ erless article They end, whore the hair Is thin
ned. tina, Il creates a FIRE growth-ihat 1t fully
restores the vegetAtive power OF ths roots on the
deuudsd plac s. and the fbres I" shoot forth
.pev-,hat 1t desolves and removes dandruh, pre-
vents grsyress the hair to its original color
vhen grayne.s hiss actually SUPERVISED gives rich
In ire ,mparts the sofness and fexlbili.y Of silk TO
the hair, and keeps it always uxurian, healthy and
Ia full vigor.-N. y. tribune.
Sold ~ all respectable druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

rnpD8 MANN, the renowned discoversr % that
,nvaIusb.s remedy, Or. Aana's Ague B,i's0, SIM
c.,ctiunes to labor 10 behalf Of the atiic 3D. His
me,icices are univer sally admitted BY the American
press. 70 be far superior TO any and ~ others ever
discovered Tor the treatment Of ehs 'eser and sgue,
and all ntermittents. There can Jc no doubt, II We
can place confidence in the nnumer able testimonials
vheh the Do; tor has in his possession, that is the
greatest discovery msde in the science Of medi
cine The attention - our readers is called TO the
advertisement Of this Balsam found ia another col.
umn 81 this paper and ~ woud recommend all suf-
serng from this disease viz cLs, fever aud ague,
\ "a avsyi ,hen,se YES o. trisi ~ this remedy.
Sid By all good druggists.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-05
CAss County, N. T., !

CAss County, N. T.,
March 3 1859.
DEAR BROTHER II have just re-
turned from the Cherry Creek gold
mines. left there on the 18th of Jan.
and arrived on the Missouri river on
last of February.
arm now going 10 state to you
what I know to be facts. There were
forty-fve men in our company, from
Nebraska City, when we arrived there
on the I'd day of November. There
we're about four inches Of snow on the
ground, which laid on four or FIVE days.
We then had about six weeks Of fine
weather for prospecting the mines-no
snow to stop us--so warm that a man
could lie ont anywhere comfortably
There is little gold to be found al
most anywhere on the Platte river, or
on the streams between that and the
mountains. We prospected = scope Of
country 80 miles between the Platte
and the mountains, aud from Cherry
Creek north 20 miles on all the noun
tain streams. Our company were pros
pectiDg all the time was there, and
had not found to the amount Of ten
dollars among the whole forty-6ve men
up to the time l left. The gold is all
fine float or scale gold SO light that
your breath striking it will blow it
away. The largest piece ever found
there will not exceed % cents. There
are now about nine hundred men in
the mines, who consider themselves
badly humbuggcd, and they calculate
to make TIER money back off this
springs emigration, by building up
towns.
GEO. w. FAITH.
prom the Lawrence Republican, March 24.h.l
Mrs. Morey, Of this city, has just
received, as we 60 to press, letter
from her husband, who went out with
the original Lawrence company. Lie
is near the town of Ell Paso, and con-
firms the most glowing statements that
have ever been received. He informs
her that plenty of "shot gold" has
been discovered on the banks of the
Arkansas. The small streams and gull
chcs and rayines all about them have
been prospected, and the gold Yields
from five to ten cents t9 the pan. Mr.
Morey tells his wife he thinks there j.
more gold and better prospects there
than ever there was in California.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-05

G1- Most of our readers undOubted-
ly remember the following correspon-
dence between Amos Kendall, when
he was Post master General, and a
Postmaster down in Alabama, from
which Mr.. Kendall wished to learn the
source OF the Tombigbec river. 1t will
bear reprint, however
"SIR: This Department
desires to know how far the Tomblg-
bee runs mp.
Respectfully yours, DC,
A. H., Postmaster Gen"
The reply was brief, and ran thus
"SIR: The Tombigbee
River doesn't run up at ALT runs
down. Very Respectfully, N. u.
The Postmaster General continued
the correspondent in this style:
SIR: Your appoint
ment as Postmaster at --- is re-
voked. You will turn over the funds
papers, DC, to your successor.
Respectfully, DC,
A. H., Postmaster Gen"
And the witty Postmaster closed
with parting shot:
SIR: The revenues Of
this office for the quarter ending Sept
30, have been 80 cents !; its expendit-
urcs of the same period for tallow can
dies and Irvine, were l,05. trust my
successor is instructed to adjust the
balance due me. Respectfully,
n r"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-04-05

should always be long bearded, 70 be
properly yelled and venerable. Is the
feeling, We are sure, OF every lover Of
nature, a. we'll - Of every cultivated
and deferential heart.