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St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
THE WEEKLY PRESS,

TIME WEEKLY PRESS is published in the city Of Phila
delpha every saturday. 1t is conducted upon Ma
tnal principles and will uphold the rights Of the States
II will resist fInatcm in every shape; and will be de
voted to conservative doctrines the true foundation I"
public prosperity and social order Such weekly
Journal has long been desired in the United States and
l. u crafty this want that the Weekly Press is published
+ printed excellent white paper, clear, new type
Ea qnarto form for binding. contains all the news
oGtha day Correspondence from the Old World and the
New Domestic Intelligence Reports Of the Markets
Literary Reviews; Miscellaneous Selections the progress
oil Agriculture in all It's various departments.
TEAMS. invariably In advance. The Weekly Press will
be sent to subscribers by mail, at 81 90 per
Twenty copies, when sent to address. $50 90
Twenty copies, 10 address of each subscriber
SKIS each. For a Climb of twenty one over we will
send extra copy the up OF the club Post
masters requested TO act agents for the Weekly
Press.
will esteem II favor If my political and personal
friends. and all others who desire first class weekly
newspaper, will exert themselves to give the Weekly
Press large circulation In Their respective neghbor.
hoods. JOHN W F0RNEY,
Editor and Proprietor
Public Office of th. wGEIY Press, No. All Chestnu
Ts.t, Ptladaehs
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
Fire & Inland Navigtion Risks

accepted at terms consistent with solvenc,
and lair profit
Especial attention given to Insurance Of
DWELLINGS AND CONTENTS
for terms Of one to five years.
The solid service long and successfully tried
and the many advantages the .Etna Insuranc,
Company possesses in its line, should not b,
overlooked iy those ready to insure and un.
Outstanding their best interests.
During " stringent times - the necessity fo,
reliable Insurance becomes an imperative juty
the ability of property owners to sustain los,
being then much lcssened
Agencies in all the principal cities and town,
throughout the State. Policies issued withou,
delay, by any OF the duly authorized Agent,
of the Company
6"St"ess dHended TO ,ctM Dtspatch and Fidelity.
G. e. r. &. REINIGER, Agents.
st. Charles City, Floyd Co, Iowa.
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fS6S| 1lS
St. Charles City and Shell Rock Fall
MAIL STAGE.

TNEIE subscriber. having received contract
J. from government for carrying the mail for
four years between st. Charles City, FLOYD Co.
and Shell Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo Co. will
run hack between the two places for the ac-
commodation of passengers regularly as fol-
lows Leave Shell Rock Falls every Thursday
morning, and arrive in St Charles City same
day morning, arriving at Shell Rock Falls same
day. Passengers by this route will be convey
ed to any desired point in Cerro Gordo County
Small parcels taken and errands faithfully at
tended to. JOHN G. KORTE.
Shell Rock Falls, June II, 1853 3Gm3
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
1859. 9FeS 1859
A. B. VAN COLTS
Jowe1ry Store,

northeast Corner East Water and Wisconsin Streets
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
THIS old and well tried establishment is
l. now, as ever, in full tide of prosperity.
FPI$fai STOCK or GOODS
is new and choice and the prices so favorable
Us to make the place "A iavorte and desirable
resort for persons of all ages, sexes and condi-
tons. The stock
Is The Largest and most Desirable
ever brought to the Western Market New
Goods of our owl. importation and manufac-
ture, which will bc sold to the trade at the
forrest Neg lorL joJbing Prices Jewellers lncr-
chants and pcdlcrs will do well to call before
going east, or purchasing elsewhere Among
this stock may be found a full assortment Of
WALUIHrlE8,
from the most celebrated manufacturers AL
SO the latest patterns of
JEHELRI or EVER KIND.
Watch Glasses and Materials; also. Watch
maker Tools of every variety. Jewcry and
silver ware manufactured to order, and war
Tantcd.
The subscriber is thankful for past fayors
and requests continuance of the same.
Milwaukee, april Is, 1859. 33tf
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
JOHN RICE,
W HOLsALE DRUGGIST.
80 East Water ST M;luorkoo

heeps ARRAYS on hand a full supplv n,
W ,ndoW Glass, Japonica,
r. hi'e hcad' Gum Camphor,
m'nsceu on !, EPSON Salts,
M M o'i' Glauber Salts,
iufpehlIhe, Sulphur,
Camphene, Cream Tartar
burning fiuld' Baking Soda,
Alcohol, Alum,
Morphine, Liquorice
Quinine, Bath Brick
Opium, Castor Oil
Olive Oil,
And full assortment of Drugs, Patent Medi.
cines, Glass Ware, Spices, &c. SC.
September, ~, 1859 "a
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F.. VI. WELL CELEBRATED
SEEiEsEs AN E4ENEvsEINY'.

An uncquallcl application where lnilncnt
or ointment is required. II cures the worst
old sores, wounds, poll-cvil, swcncys, snake
bite, SPAWN, rheumatism, frozen limbs, burns.
scuIs cole, &c.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27

IN PROOF Of the above assertion, read the following
l. testimony from distinguished persons from all part
HON. SOLOMON MANN, Ann Harbor, Mich. says hi
wife, whose hair had become very thin, and entirely
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thicEenei and become beautiful and glossy upon and
entirely the head. Others of the family and iricnds
! using your Restorative with the happiesteftct
HON JUICE BiIESE. IN Senator oil Illinois, says, my
hair prcmaturcly gray, but by the Of Wood
Restorative It las resumed Iis original color and
have no doubt permanently 20.
HON Il. L. STEWART says my hair was very gray
but ing two bottles restored il to it, original CoIr.
REV j X. BRAGG, Brookucld, Mass, says, 1t has
moved from my head Inflammation, dandrun and con
slant tendency to itching, and restored my hair, which
was gray, To it, original color.
J. W. HANlIrON, Monmouth. H.. says my hair wa,
twothirds gray or rather white but by the application
OF the Restorative as directed it has resumed it, original
color.
DIR. G. Wallis of Chicago says. after using a great
many other preparations, al; to effect, used bot
tic Of your Hair restorative, which ha, cured humor
III my head Of two years standing.
BENJAMIN LONGRIIGE, 2ji Seventh Avenue. New
York says having lost my hair hy the effects Of Fry
elas when began to grow, instead Of black before.
II was well mixed with gray. Having tried many prcra
ratonS to restore the color without effect induced
Try yours and IN spite Of al! my doubts it has had the
desired ell ct.
IL L. WILLIAMS NJ n. Pcckcnsyil Ala SAYS. I have
used your Restorative and lind all il recommended
he. have tried fur letter and find a certain cure
W. NJ WOODWARD, NJ. H., Frankfort Ky, says, he
the hair now In use.
EDWARD wALCoTT, says three months ago my hair
Wa N'F! gray II Is now dark brown, the original col
or smooth and glossy, all by the of Moods Eustora
tive.
WILSON KING, says, one months proper application
VIII restore any persons Lair original color and
texture
j. d. HOES, says, a few applications fastened my hair
hFhy, II began to grow out and turn black it. original
color.
Betsy SMITH North East, Fem, says that her hair
hld Tor number Of years, been perfectly white but
now II Is restored Ia il youthful color su and glossy
DIX j. BOND, 81. Paul, says that his hair Is strong
thicH and black, although short time since he was both
pam ana gray The people here its effects and have
confidence in
MofilS GoSllNG, NJ D., st. Louis, says. TINT after
trying many other preparations, all To effect he
two bottles which covered his head with IA new and viz
urol, growth OF haIr and invites all to and see IT,
SARAH j. BROWN, says, her hair was not only gray
Out 50 thin that she feared it, entire hiss but after usp
two bottles il has restored both the color and growth
Prepared by d. y. WOOD Il. co, ia Markc,
ST., 81. Louis, and 3ls broadway, New York.
also, by all Fancy and Toilet Goods Dealers IN the United
and sold by all Druggists and Patent Medicine Dealers
states and Canada.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
WORCESTER'S
'oyal @uarto
DICTION AIRY.
ILLUSTRATED.
ne National Standard qrNe English Lonquage
twenty Thousand Copies already Printed
The Best English Dictionary Extant.

inc success of Worccster's Quarto Dictiona-
~ Is altogether unparalleled in the annals of
pupiication. The demand for the work in
, lreaSGS daily and up to the present time we
nave been unable to supply our orders. We
sutJoih few short extracts from recommends
tons of the book
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27

II would be useless attempt to cnumcrate The many
wonderful cures wrought by il such as rheumatism
rhibains, Bruises. Cuts, Burns inflammation Of Ia,
Eyes, Modification, Poisonous Bites OF Snakes SC A.,
These medicines are prepared exclusively from Root
Their strengthening AMI inv e"ratmg qualities arc trul,
wonderful and miraculous while lot the east miur,
need be apprehendcd from their use. The many atter
and the increasing demand has induced me 10 devot
my entire attention to the manufacture nl the
JGuRdice BHers and init BiHioua Y..sic
for the benefit ot the numerous sufferers from yarou
bilious complaints with the confidence that tho,
cannot fail to cure recommended. am permitted t
refer to the following well known and highly respectable
citizens Of Chicago and surrounding country for cuulr
nation Of all that Is above stated
&. H. Iiazctun, No. 2iG lake street
Franklin Baker. (nrm ot Baker Moody ISf fake Il
y. u. Lamb, lirm Of Lamb JCwctt) 2u3 Lake street
NJ. Shoup. Real Estate Agent. SO CLARK street
Edwin Clark Real Estate Agent, 5 Wells street.
W. W Phelps, lil lake street.
}. ". Pickering, Real Estate Agent Wells street
Ambrose Burnham, lSG Wabash Avenue.
VIM. spencer, Contractor state street.
David Swcnk, corner Randolph and Franklin streets
Amos +. Moore. madison street.
II. u. Drseol, 80 South Water street.
Rev |. VI. Weed, Waukegan.
H. e. Adams. Chicago Burlington 4 Quincy Railroad
Major Noble, jefferson township. Illinois.
GENERAL DEPOT. No. ~ Franklin St Chicago.
And for sale in st. Charles Iowa. by
4. d. f. UILDRETR
May =, 1857. SAW
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27

rev more aGliNe ana cnlcrprising young men can
n find immediate employment by which thew csn
make from 5000 to $1,000 year to act as agents for
eFeraih new and popular works, just pub he'd
~ Tor agents, and not for sale IN bookstore We have
a great number "faeents employed many of whom are
making IRON sl5 10 $50 per week Those wishing 10 en-
ease IN ttls pleasant and profitable business, viii for
particulars etc, address e. L. DERRY A Co
Publishers and Wholesale Booksellers,
r Sandusky City, Ohio.
Editors OF newspapers giving the above and following
tree Insertions, and calling attention TO it, and sending
copy containing it, willreceiye any three Of the follow
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
WILTSE 81 FAIRFIELD

OFFER FOR SALE the following improved
~ and unimproyed lands on reasonable
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
DIR. COLLINS
Anti-BilliOus piIysiC

4 mild, SAT" and thorough Catharc, should in n ost
eases be used N connection with the IEcr- Ih- Flys
1 may b" administered with perfect safety infants
and persons Of the cchCt cons ttuuEn all ease. where
ulIy~iC NAY be necessary hl-uthr
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27

TL Cordial Will be found an excellent remedy 10 sum
mcr complaints. Hyscntcry Inflammation OF the Bowels
Indigestion, Sickness at the stomach And his ccc
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
WELLS CONDITIOND
" GERMAN POWDEAG
THE CELEBRATED
GERMAN PlNACEA

IIr al I.IaDU>US UI
Horses, Cattle, c:uIcs and sheep.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27

Edited by 7. :. ARTHUR and VIRGINIA F. TowxsrNr
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
More Men Wanted Immediately!

Also lots IN st. Charles City, Mitchell. SC
WILTSE & FAIRFIELD
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27

And it is the very perfection of 4 HORSE.
land CATTLE MEDICINE.
=. y. Wells, Proprietor, Chicago, ILL.,,
and sold lv dealers generally.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1860-09-27
piarrhca and DyscntcrY Cordial.

cure for Consumption, that Lrcalcd ur all ia
cacs well As Asthma, Bronchial AGcctious Cough
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22

L.rxs ysas HosTsEHx MExIco-ovrEAeE, ss
r.s Mrrr.s.-st- Louis. Feb. 2O.-Metsrs. Me.
Maaus and Hickman, Americans. whe oaso ls IS
arrived in this city Ffnm Chihuahaa ssss.m ID
INCARNATION recsniiy received by Msjor Pseips, ot
Wsshinrsoa, Theysrepors most dsplofesie con-
ditios Of a6aifs IN the State.
No. only Americans. but the eo,irs foreign pop,
ulation had been expelled from the soanary. ano
,h,ir propcrry coniiscaied. The State 10 being
o,oy,un by considerable force Of the church par
~ pnJer Domingo Coseu, united with two hun
dred Of the desperaloes psrdened cut Of prison by
Miran,on. A desperate battle took rlaee on the
plains of Talamaniy On the lS,li Wit. The l,i'c'
rails were defeated With loss OF forty-fve men,
The au borilie Mt the capital. in conjunction with
the Americans. had sont to Fort Davis for U. s.
troops. but receiving . million dollars worth oil
properly TO the mercy Of the robbers. Co:en, Mt
the head Of one thousand men, was marching on
Tho oan;,al. This liberals were friendly to tho
Americans, but unable to afford them any pro-
lection,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22

the south sbss prevail. 10 a. si,yJ . septmens
Augmented bysihe intiaale 4l1tf1gs Of bgsines.
asd ntsrvosfss which s41<sIlieaity hss afforded
sdch favorable opportaSIsieE eultivsting. end
thess ansicabie feelings seen rsolprocai fer vsry
many Sontherners ore constantly smoog % -
temporary so;ourners. and sevsrsl tincladins some
of The most esteemed citizens Of vrginiaI are now
permanent residents. attached efte city Of thor
a IuIi share Of our condolences 81 Regard.
illustrations IF this reciprocity Of sentiment
m'sht, " requisite. DO added bet propose (if
agreeable to you) to resume the subject on anoth-
or OCCASION in order ~ allade 70 II in connection
with Tho state Of political parties IN our city and
State. CoNnEhN ALIVE.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22

GES, CAss.-The Washington correspondent OF
the Columbia South Carolnian, writing OF great
dinner recently given In Washington TO the mem
bers of Congress and others, by the venerable
Gen. Cass, says:
One peculiarly otGenoral Cass' dinners is, TINT
he does not ever take bis seat at his own sumptu-
Gus board, His son inaw, Mr.. Ledgard, does
the honors OF the table, and General Cass dimes
on crust or cracker. lie pursues this abstemi-
Gus course as necessary to preserve his health
At his advanced age. General Cass' house is fll-
ed with antique busts and statues. Among Others,
is an original of 'Scipio Africanus," and if You
want to know exactly the shape, face, head and
brow of Scipio. the next time you happen to see
Senator Hammond. Of South Carolina, look close
ly at him, and you will have the information de-
sired.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22
Washington's Birthday.

Another anniversary Of the birth of that re-
markabls man who wrough. out the liberties OF
lbs country and carved an Immortality Of famo for
himself has dawned upon the land. 1t would be
we'll for the country if the public mind would re-
vsrt TO the history Of TINT great and good man.
and seek TO imbuo itself with the spirit and prn-
|ciplss which aorusted him, The lofiiest patriot
ism and the profouDdest wisdom characterized his
every act Of public policy md In these discord-
ant times Of sectional strife. political corruption.
and personal selfshness the study Of such q char
acter would be fraught with much good, IL the
teachings of the lesson were Needed The signs
Iof tho times are full Of evil omen. Fanatics ut
the North and Ultraists at the South are both
striking NJ the very foundation Of the Union
seckng 70 uproot the fairest temple Of liberty tho
world ever saw, and to despoil the land Of the
rich legacy Of lie blessings We do not believe.
however, that their iucendary efforts will prevail
We have faith in the patriotism and prudence OF
tho Masses and believe they will yet crush out
aud crush down the mad Vaccinations aud doing-
of demagogues and traitors The love Of WASH
isoroN has no, yot departed-his name is still re-
yered, his acts applauded. his memory cherished
in every State in the Union. Whether in Maine
or Texas; along the shores Of the Atlantic. or
VIII IRE the waters Of the Pacific wash the golden
sands Of California, the name OF Washington Is
vet household word, n talisman--a loved and ho-
nored appelaion. His influence is still felt for
eood-tho' dead, he still speakcth, and that voice
will not DO without its effect in times to come. 1t
will DO felt in the great political contest which
will agita,e the country during the present year.
A WAsnisoroS party will b, formed; Union
party ; a Conservative, National pnrty-one low
ing the principles aud lonoring tho deeds OF The
i Father Of his County, who will rise up in
their might at the North aud tho South, Mt the
Eas, and the West, and preserve tho Union. The
Augean stables must DO swept. Abolition fanat'
icsm and Democratic corruption will be put
down, and the Nip Of State be placed in wise
and patriotic hands Tho first step towards this
end is new being taken at the capital of Virginia
A voice will 10 out from tho Convention which
begins it's sittings in Richmond to-day, which will
be heard all oyer the country and needed by tho
pntrotc Of an sections and parties.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22
Tho Consumption Of Cotton.

The average weekly consumption of cotton in
Great Britain through last yoar WINS tho largest
,,vcr known, being 44,l20 bales per week. against
1850 in 1858; 1861 in 1857 and 1880 in
1856 (ycar ending September ls. wis 352s,o00
,alcs; in 1857. 100000 bales; and tho delive-
Ties Mt the ports already show sufficient increase
to indicate crop for the current year of not less
than 100000 bales the largest crop yet known.
England will take about Rftysix per cent Of tho
teen per cent; and nearly all of the remaining
tweniS -seven per cent will DO taken in tho other
counties Of Europc. n
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22
Words of Caution.

NJ III 10 tell readers that the wells and
yR springs Throughout the country had been poisoned and
Its effects, OF them
wou gladly avail themselves discovery, with
the hope OF avering death. Ii To tell them TINT
discovered mine Of treasure enough for them and aud
prepared 10 sare with them would refuse
aid 10 fortune But health is valuable than riches,
how much gralinc should they be to learn TINT great
aeea has been compounded of purely vegetable matter and
ihal its curative little less certain than light and
darkness Need we give insnncesg II So call The
mc,or OF BAkEks BlisElt, aud examine The m,ras of
certificates from all sections o the Souih of who have
cured OF Dypepsi by lis all healing properties Among
will vouchers o old and young, male and ie
nar exolng This BTrsRs To the Skies nnd blessing Prov
powcr But ts virtues not confined
by sil,sl Arf, Headaches yield readi 10 its powers
rorlid Ihcrs become ,hcAcc aud made active b. its fu
~thnacs made health, by lis ne'iraiiziis IF
feels Indigestion disappears when II enters the organs of life.
Dirroa resist It's tonic powers And Cholera Itself,
when by these BlrrEns promptly dismed and becomes
harmless, thousands o have certified who used II In
l>i9 and - that soursc ey asalins the
BAKERS BTiIls VIII remedy nil the Ais OF humanity,
surh diseases caused h. the stomach aud bowels
iy Yield Ia its strengthening effects, and speedily driven
the system All who need tonic should Try H. and be-
ta,ii Nv judges OF its virtues
For safe by all The DRUGGISTS IN lynchburg and by nl the
principal Druggists In the al Richmond and elsewhere
Virginia; also OF Mea-rs ChA sot 60" Washington city,
D. t.: r.. H. Stablcr Co., baltimore Md. d. h. Miller Cow
inglon, Ky; and Barnes * Park, y. Y
orders hird by addressing f. BAKER, Proprietor,
tcb 21-d4cts kchmond Va.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-22

ErNUNCIATIos or CHRISTIANITY AND AssvNrT-
'IoS OF JuDAlsM.-On saturday afternoon ~ some
what uousual ceremony took place ut the jewish
Synagogue on North st. Paul ST., in r ,chestcr,
N. Y. A young marred lady Of GENTLE birth,
was received into'the lsraetish o'd, bv her own
request. She is the wife of Mr.. Chas. Masscbak,
II clerk in the store of Bee d Stern. Mr. NJ is
an lsraelite by birth Ills wife is German wo
man. They were married about n year and n
half ngo, by Protestant clergyman. The Dom
ocrat says:
"Fhe ceremony was performed by the Rev.
DR.. Snrner, In the presence of large number Of
people. including many Gcntiles. lie first addres.
sci the candidate, stating that tho Jews were not
II pr'selytizng people, and had no desire to urge
tho acceptance of their faith upon others but, il
she really desired II. lad camc voluntarily n
that purpose, with a full understanding Of tho
matter he would proceed. Her reply being
satisfactory, no cateehised hor respecting her
knowledge Of the Mosaic law, md concluded by
admitting her with the prescribed forms and ob.
setvanccs ms member of the Congregation. She
also received the name Of Jacobine. Subsequently,
Mr.. and Mrs. Massebak were married hy pr
Srncr, according to the Jewish rie-the former
marriage having no sacred sanction under the
Jewish law, though we believe the lsrae!ites adj
nit the binding force of the civil contract The
whole OF the ceremonies were impressive AMI
solemn. They were conducted in tho German
language.
Tue SEVENTH REalaESr, dc.-Washington Feb.
20.-rhe Seventh Regiment will be received here
! ON Wednesday morning, blythe military officers Of
the District.
Lieut.. Col August telegr,phed to the committee
OF arrangements here that he Virginia regiment
are compelled to decline tho invitation to be pres
ent here on Wednesday.
The committee have had nothing definite from
the Baltimore volunteers.
LATER rcoM MExIco--Nev Orleans, Feb. 90
An arrival from Vera Crus brings advices to tho
! loth inst. Miramon's army consisting Of 5000
mon and 50 pieces st ARTILLERY, is reported as an
pfoaehing Vera Cruz J,arez has force Of
1000 men and $50 pieces Of artillery, and is ma.
KING active preparations fir the defence of the
| city
SALE OF CALIFORNIA SEAxERs.-New York
Feb 2o'-Five California steamships were sold
here to-day under protest from one of the trust.
ees of the owners. They we're knocked of Mt the
Glowing prices:-Illinois sl06. 900, to b. ii. Chez
,cr the Moses Taylor $4,000 to the same gem
ienan; the Star Of the Vest $40, 900, TO Moses
t"ylof; the Philadelphia $4,000. to Francis Nor
is; and the Empire City FIR $4,000, to the same
entlcmun.