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NoRTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

La g iss s;.;s sss:;-::.::;:s:
1.,kOM EBALf1MURE To ChlCA1o III %
IL hours, with only two changes OF cars
TRAINS leave Calvert Station. Baltimore. dai-
ly, Sundays excepted,) at 7-31, A. M, and ., r.
NJ, for Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati,
and st. Louis.
! For Elmira, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canandai-
qua, Rochester and all parts of Canada, trains
ioave daily, Sundays excepted,) at 7.3O, A. NJ,
and 5, p. NJ. Ue
Passengers from Washington and South, buy
tickets only to Baltimore where they can be pro
cured TO all points. JOHN l. kldNEi'
Assistant Superintendent
plt;r,ora sen I9tf
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D. L. sMOOT, Attorney at Law,

OGice, No. II, South Royat street, Atecondtia, Ia.
snss- Practices in Alexandria, the neighboring
counties, and Washington city Prompt returns
made of all money collected,
REFgRsScEs.-M -Messrs. McNeal Jones Bala-
more; MesSrs G. T. Parker Il Co., Washington
city; Messrs. Smoot, Uher Co., Alexandria, Va;
Messrs Burke & Herbert, Alexandria Va.
- U 1
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ITcuED.-A lady in one Of the rural
districts Of Dauphin county, Pa, whose mind
had been considerably deranged by . heavy
pecuniary loss she had sustained BY some
means got tie impression that the little tu-
mors which appeared on the top of her head
we're filled with witches, and insisted upon
their being opened. Her physician at first
endeayored to remove the erroneous impress
sion, but finding il itimp5ssible 70 change her
opinion, he permitted himself t. be persuad-
81 that his patient was right, opened the tu-
mors, permitting the witches T. escape-ss
the lady supposed-whereupon she soon re-
covered her wonted health and spirits
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SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.
NIHIS old aud responsible Company insures
against loss or damage by Fire, almost every
description Of property ana offers to Merchants
aud Others desiring insurance, the security 81 ~
actual Capital Of So 29S 500 for the whole Of which,
and for any liabilities beyond, the Shareholders are
INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE, even 10 the extent ~
their entire fortunes. The shareholders number
about one thousand, and o. large portion n
these are persons 81 great wealth the most ample
provisions exist Tor meeting every possible claIh
against the Company
SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
IN appointing Agent for the United States
the Company has empowered him TO appear to
end accept any action or legal proceedings insti-
tuted against or BY said Company, IN the same
manner a. ii the Company were Corporation Or
Company established by the Laws ~ the United
States or any Of the several States.
PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF LOSSES IN
THE UNITED STATES.
SPECIAL PERMANENT FCSD HAS BEEN PLACED
a. rHE DISPOSAL oF rnE AGLNT AT PHLADELrhlA,
10 ENABLE mn 10 ADJUST AND PROMPTLY rAf ALL
Losses WITHOUT REFERENCE 70 LoNDoS
LIBERAL 10 THE INSURED
The uniform course If the Company has always
been ib, I'll one towards Policy Holders. NoJus.
claim has ever been disputed, and prompt pay
ment Of losses j. standing rule. During the
past year. losses exceeding Sj25,OGO were paid.
Losses paid soon rs the amount IS ascert2lned.
ANNUAL INCOME.
The Income of the Company is now about 81,
600 coo, increasing gradually each year showing
that il has the confidence oi the different conlmu-
mites in which business i done.
RATE OF PREMIUM.
The Rate If Premium will be moderate, and IN
al cases will be based upon the character " the
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JEFFERSON TACEY,

PAPER HANGER, UPHOLSTERER, GLIDER,
And House decorator in Generai
WHILST returning his grateful acknowledge
wv mentS to his numerous friends for their very
liberal encouragement during the two years ne mas
been amongst them assures them that ii will be his
continued effort to serve them with promptuess,
and ut moderate charges. at his old Stand, No l4S,
NoRra SIDE KING STREET, ALEXANDRA. NH ~
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E an Nh
ONTAND AFTER MONDAY, JULY 4, 1859,
" the Train leaves Alexandria daily, at o clock,
A. NJ, fer Gordonsville connecting with the IraihS
an tba VIRGINIA Central Railroad, for Richmond
and the West, and with the Trains ON the Manas-
sas Gap Railroad, for Mt Jackson, Woodstock,
Warren White Sulphur Springs, and intermediate
points. .
! The Train leaves daily, Sunday night excepted }
at u o'clock p NJ, for Richmond, New Orleans,
Memphis, and intermediate points.
Through Tickets at the Railroad Station:
The Trains leave Alexandria at Z, A. NJ, and
1880, P. M; arriving at Alexandria at =, 7. NJ anu
= A. M. Leave Gordonsyille at 1920, A. NJ, and
1890 P. M. -e
No Night Train on Sunday.
iy4-tf J. r. NTCKLIN, Ticket Agent,
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LUMBER, LATHs, LIME, 81.

T UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YARD.-Cor-
i ser Of Unioa and Queen Streets, North.-W here
an prepared to furnish every description OF
LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, LIME, DC.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White Ash,
and Cumberland COAL, which Lam selling low Tor
cash, or on reasonable terms to good customers. &
aug 3-f U. w. bAkkEK.
N0AL.-I have on hand and am constantly re-
~ esiving ANTHRACITE COAL, Of the best
Qualities, for family se-CUMBERLAND COAL,
from tho Frostburg Mines, by the cargo, carload,
o. single ton Factories furnished with tho run-of-
nine, at lowest rates. Apply to aNITL
novs-tf D. B. SMITH, Queen st. Wharf.
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"ASNIE LAURIE Mr.. Chambers says
the verses of this song, which are in q style
wonderfully chaste and tender for their age,
were written by Mr. Douglas, Of Finland,
upon Annie. one Of the four daughters oi
Sir Robert Laurie, first Baronet Of Maxwell
ton, by lis second wife, who was daughter
II Riddle, oG Mimic. As Sir Robert "as
created 1 Baronet ID the year 1885, j Is
probable that the verses were composed
about the end If the 18th, or the beginning
of tie 18th century. Il i painful t. record
that, Notwithstanding the ardent and chiyal-
rous affection displayed by Mr. Douglas II
his poem, hc did not obtain the heroine lor q
wife. She was married 70 Mr. Ferguson, ot
Craigdarrech
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g. G. DHApEEY

CABINET. CHAIR 4 OFAMAHUFACTURER,
Corner u Eiag d: Alfred sts., Atero"dri", ".
JEAS constantly on hand, aud Offers 70 The pub
IL lie, an excellent assortment Of Cabinet Ware,
Sofa, and Chairs Of every variety and on the low
est terms. which, tor durability and finish, cannot
ho .nrn..sad NH 4--ly
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IN TINE FOR NEW YEAR PRESENTS

st EEILIE I'd some AUe genuine
81 MEERSCHATM PIPE BOWLS, and
REEDS Or CHERRY STEMS,
u suit Also very fine 4 IL BES Or seq X
SMOKERS-the very kind the ladies have been
asking alter make presents q their male friends.
And On hand fine stock u MANUFACTU RED
TOBACCO, SEGARS, SNUFF. 81.
x 4. SHAW, y. +. corner of
Jan 2-lr King and Fairfax st..
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BUSINESS CARDS.
J. D. CoRSE. n d. CORsE.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
CORSE BROTHERS.,


C0RSE BROTHERS,
le.A No. 93 Egchange Block.
yETE will make Collections all accessible
wv points in the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, remit promptly to any
designated point.
We will deal in Erchange, Time Blts, Promis-
sorry Notes, Uncurrent Money, Com, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed To Depositors
4 varied experience of many years IN this busi-
ness enables Us to offer services with confidence
to the public. feb l9--u
j. " BURkE ARTHUR HERBERT.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
BURKE i II ER B ER T,
Corner Of Prince and FoirJar streets
yKTE will make Collections all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
oeeds subject to Check, or remit promptly to any
designated point.
We will deal in Erchonge, Time Bile. PrOn'is-
sorry Notes, Uncurreat Money, Com, dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. Jan I'll
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Gentlemen Of the Jury" said al Arkan
sas lawyer, would you set rat trap y
catch bear? would you make fools of
yourselves by eudeayorlng 70 spear buffalo
with knitting needle ~, gentlemen |
am sure you would not Then, how can you
be guilty of the gross absurdity IF finding
my client guilty II manslaughtcr for taking
thu I.f. Of il woman 2"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-01-14
I. RAUMGARTEN,

T INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
i call Al my MAsurAcToRY, No. l4l kiSG STREET,
BETWEEN WAssqSGSos AND ST. ASAPH STREETS.
and examine my large and handsome assortment
of SADDLER1 GOODS, as l do not intend to be
surpassed in my line of business by any other city
have on hand, and am daily manufacturing a.
6ne and superior IN assortment at can be found II
any Of the ECrlhGrp cities. Ally stock comprises
as great y variety es can be found in any other
house, consisting Of HARNESS Of ~ kinds from
the fine quilt work down to the dfsy, cnt and
plough Harness; TRUNKS Of every Kind, fine
Sole Leather Steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies'
Trunls and Bonnet Boxes, and AL other kinds,
down 10 the common Packing Trunks; Saddles,
Brides, Martingills, Whips, &C., a fine as the
finest; Buffalo and Fancy Robes, Driviag Gloves,
Horse Coyers, Carpet Bags, Yaiices, &C., &c., Of
all kinds. Gall and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, solicit acontinuance Of the same,
and pledge myself to spare no pains to give salts
faction. an goods warranted 10 he as represented
oct al-tf WM. Il. PAnGETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-01-14
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
CONPA 4 N II,
ALEXANDRIA. NIRGlNIA.
CAPITAL OVER $4,000 DOLLARS,

CAPITAL OVER S5O,UUU DOLLAhSt
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING
The Charter of this Company offers more iayora-
bic advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered IN the State, By insuring
with or without Il premium note III the applicant
prefer lie can pay the tull amount ~ the premium
IN cash, or by ctlcctiug cash insurance for tws
years the insured saves onc-e gA,L u the amount
he would otherwise have tO pa} % ID becoming 4
.144bGs aud giving .pIali premium! note, the ln-
surcd saves nearly one half Oi the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when nsuring from year &
year. This Il the advantage resulting iron, the
combination III the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss ~ damage III tire, the 18th day oi
March, 1854, since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured anu become
members of the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased our business during the past year, Zee!
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus TAR, and for It's hatternE pros
poets of future usefulness The Director, hope
and believe, that, W. yPrudeucc, caution, and rigid
system of economy, they will establish tor this
Company 1 reputation for cheapnrss and safety
not surpassed by any Company il the y. States
All differences in settlement ui losses, may be
determined vs. three doluteresed urhiuutors ~ The
County where such loss happened, 10 be mutually
CHOSEN by the insured and the CohPany.
9 DIRECTORS:
H. W. Thomas, James r. Close,
\. H. Robertson, Thomas !. nh,
Dr. r. Il. StaoIer 4. u. Carter'
Christopher Neale, v m; NnghI
L ~ Lpscomo' \. =. Lester
Sias BlgioW, Ben =. Naiie'
w. NJ. Turner George =. French
a. X. blakey Nm. Z. knight.
OFFICERS
H. w Thomas PrcSt Thomas y. I'M, lreer.
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SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.

E5o1oVu ~
paid IN CAPITAL and Surplus.......... 2,l94,lll 02
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j. W. BURKE. ARTHUR HERBERT.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
BURKE J. III HERBERT,
DAyID FUNsTEN.

TTORNEY AT Ia ",
yHTILL practice in the several Courts IN the
wv District of Columbia, and III the Circuit
Court Of Alexandria
OFFICE. No. 80 Louisiana avenue, near the City
Hall, Washington city.
RESIDENCE AleYa Yandria, Va. oct 21--u
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THOMAS PERRY,
Commission Merchant, No. ), Janney's Wharf,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
feb l0-ly
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NO. u.
MISCELLANEOUS READING.

An ExTRAoRDISARYC CASE OF a girl conceal
ing her sex Tor many years, has been trough
to light u Petiers, France. Augustine, al
Las Augustus Baudouiu, young person oi
II, was known IN the town and neighbor-
hood as an active lad. and had been in place
in respectable houses Us "odd boy" This
individual was lately tried tor robbery, and
while ID prison, the authorities conceived
some zuspicions, and ascertained her % be
a female On being asked what reason she
had f,r wearing mems clothes, she said she
bad observed that man got their living easier
thau women; but she refused 70 give any n
formation a. to her birth and parentage.
She was removed TO the female wards, bat
her rcpuguance % appear in woman's attire
among hei fellew prisoners was 50 great, that
she committed suicide by hanging herself =
an iron bar with pocket handkerchief.
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DAVY & HARMON
GR0CERS-DEALRR II CORN NEAL
O CORN, OATS BALE ia J, and all kinds
OF RIEL-FEgU corner of Prince and Royal sis.,
Alexandria, Va. ap la-dly
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.
WASHINGTON 8 ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

#
la CD ss
CHANGE OF H0URS-WINTER SEIZED ULE.
ON AND AFTER THE 24TH DAY OF oCTo-
" BER, the Trains this Road, with their
Omnibusss, will connect with the Trains on the
Orange road, except the first, which arrives at 5
A. NJ, and the Washington Branch OF the Baltl-
more Road, except the Train departing at o.zo
M.
Passengers will leave Alexandria for w Washing
ton in the Cars every day, at the following hours :
$3.50, s, 9:lO, 1910, ll:l0, and 1910, A NJ, ana
2:l0, $40, 4:l0, 5l0, and 6lO, Z. M
Passengers from Washington TO Alexandra, VIII
take the 0mnibuses at the Office OF the Company,
as follows 30, 7:45 3, 10, IL, and Y, A. NJ, ana
2, 3, A, s. and 8, P. NJ. ...,
On Sundays, leave Alexandria ut t9lO, lo:l0, anu
l1:Ie A. M, and 2.10, 3:lO, 4:1O, and 5:io r. M.
Leave Washington at ., lO, and Ii, A. NJ, ana
2, 3, 4, and, p M. :,
Fare between Orange and Baltimore Depot. soc.
st. Asaph street Depot to Baltimore Depot....2oc'
:" 70 !" Washington Office. Poo.
q ..aa+" Long Bridge Depot..l l5c.
Sss- The $3.50 A. NJ. Train is the only sure con-
nsction with the 7:45 train from Washington
Gas- Light articles or bundles will be forwarded
betweon Alexandria and Washington from the
Office of either place. Heavy ireights will be
transported over the road, if delivered at the Depot
in Alexandria, ar at Long Bridge Station
oct Oft Il 44@ L. s. BOYNTON, Clerk.
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DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, via LEESBURG,
BERRYVILLE, &C., ...f.

d i hhlLhOab AND 1Alol SIA1A = 49,
vss=~ - ,r-- --s-rrsrrrrc-1
80 ~ - s.ass...szs.
A DAILY LINE will commence running as
above, on Monday, the 18th instant, by way OF the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Rairoad
and Means aud Fawsett's mail line of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot at Alexandria, cor
ner of Water and 0ronoco streets, NJ ~ a. NJ
arriving at Winchester at Z, z. NJ.
Leave Winchester al 81, A. NJ, arriving at Al
exandria al. q. p Nj.
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SPICES, &c.-Bcs Spices Flayoring Extracts,
- Cooper's Isnglass, Sparkling Gelatinc, Corn
starch, Tapioca, English Mustard, fresh OIL aud
Essence Of Lemon, Essence of Coffee, Yeast Pow
ders, &C. For sale by J. K. PlERPOlNT
dec y l12. S. T. cor of King and Mnsh-sts.
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XXT00L purchased \, highest cash price,, by
w Ian HILL, BROWN d PARTL0w.
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No 25, Kiag-Street
PLASTER MILL AND FACTORY,
M. -, Lni0n-Sbset.
HAVING REMOVED from the Old stand on
Fairfax street. to the SPACIOUS WARE
HOUSE, No. %, King street, we beg leave to call
the attention of farmers to our large and well So
lected stock Of
IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, and GUAN0S.
We are also erecting PLASTER MILL, Cat
40. 4g Union street. where we will soon be able
to furnish the
BEST FINE GROUND WINDSOR PLASTER,
~ oU' o,oa h,youafiom
W, aru Also preparing tor the manufacture u
F1RuIAG IMPLEMENTS,
which we expect ID furnish 81 he bcsi quality.
Jan MEADE MARYE.
X. j. BAKER,
IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF
DYE WOODS, DIEING DRLGS,
CHEMICALS, &C.,
USED ~ WOODEN COTTON,
SOAP, Avn PAPER MANUFACTURERS,
TANNERS, LEATHER, AID
MOROCCO DRESSERS,
MACHINISTS, and OVERS
NJ. 81, South Charles street,
BALTIMORE, MD
Baltimore. sd. jan &-eo2~'
nISsOLUTIoN or COPARTNERsHIP.-
- The copartuership heretofore existing be
tween hc undersigned under the name and style
81 PRICE, BIRCH 4 CO., hus been mutually
dissolved X 4. COOK,
IL VI. PRICE,
GEO. kEPHAET
dee l4-eoIm, EM. II. BIRCH.
E.s- Tie business wll be continued hereto
jore, by the subscribers, under the firm nalae Of
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oRaNGE q ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.

s.ttf tr,sarfe. hAl. ~. S-dhLlN ~, NSphuuoVui-
ian l0--tf MEANS 4 FAWSETT.
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nENTAL FLUID, prepared by George Dow
~ den, Chemist Richmond, Va. further
supply of this superior article Tor the teeth and
gums, giving to the former pcarly whitenesS
and frmuess 10 the gums. Just received and tor
sale by j. 4. MILBURN, Apothecnry.
~
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NOTICE

NOTICE.
1.-TWO STEAM ENGINES
4 one 81 . inch Cylinder, 80 inch stroke
Oue OF II inch Cylinder, 20 inch stroke. Both
new, cen be boughta bargain ii early application
be made t. H. :. JAMESON.
dec --.Dlm
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DIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 CO, are in receipt
IL Of their FALL STOCK Of
TEAS,
WINES.
TOBACCO,
LIQUORS, and
CIGARS
to which they invite the attention of dealers
They pledge themselves to furnish the above
articles on as favorable terms IS they be pro-
cured elsewhere sop II
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" 4 TTENTIUN COMPANY.'-Having 444.
a arrangements TO furnish Nt.is-ry Companies
with All kinds e - ,I,.IthRi GOODS, would res
,ot,pLiy sohcitaraIi from ali IN want Of the ab2ye
goods, assuring them tha; will furnish them as
cheap and as speedily u any house III inc country.
dee l6 ". Il. RICHARDS, IN.
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NROUND BLACK PEPPER, Alspiee Yeast
VI Powders, Corn Starch, Tapioca, Sage, Char
coal, Lows Brown Windsor and Honey SOAP
CASTLE do, Castor Oil, Gelatine, ExtractS Vanilla
Lemon. Strawberry, Raspberry and Peach, Sui
phate Quinine, Morphine, Blue Mass, and Nitrate
Silver, Just received aud for sale by
ian J. WILLIAM BOWLING.
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D0YS AND W0MEN'S SlIAWLS. 10 BE
ID CLOSED oET AT a aACRtFICE.-Wm
lie sold cxtr, .neI uS to close consignment, lot
OF SuAWLS suitable for boys and women. Call
and see. JOHN r. CREIGHTON, Auct.,
doe 20 M. 49, Kiug-street
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Z.s~ Tie bushes. w.ll be continued a. hereto
iore by the subscribers, under the firm uaRe Of
PRICE, BIRCH co, Mr.. Kephar having
Withdrawn. J. C. COOK,
q. N. PRICE,
dec l4-colm@ WM H. BIRCH.
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NTOTICE.-Th Subscribers aare formed CO.
~ PARTNERSHIP r GEdvf the firm Of J. b. q
X. II. HtNTO~N. G,s the purpose Of manufacture
ing WCO,.nN GOODS, at Buckland, Prince vii.
LIAM County, Vi.
JOHN B. HUNTON, Buck9pa Va.
ROBT II. HUNTON, Alexandria. Va
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-04
The Great Eastern.


This mammoth steamship arrived in N. Y
city, on Thursday last, at o'clock, A. M
She was greeted by thousands Of happy cit.
zens amid the roar of cannon, the SCREENINGS
Of flies, the roll of drums, and the harmoni-
Gus music of the best brass bands in the
world.
The Great Eastern is the largest vessel
afioat, and her appearance in New York har-
Dor rendered such vessels as the Niagara ap-
pear like floating pigmies. Her trip across
the Atlantic is decided success, and the result
will be the opening Of new fields of commerce
and fresh veins of wealth for both hemis-
pheres.
Forty-two passengers, George Wilkes of
Wilkes Spirit, and several Directors Of the
Steamship Co.. were among the number. She
draws twenty seven feet of water aft, and the
highest speed attained was fourteen and hall
knots. The distance sailed by the usual route
from southampton is $500 miles, but she went
! farther South to avoid ice. The time made is
not remarkably fast, but it is quite probable
that she was kept considerably within her speed
as this was really her trial trip across the broad
Atlantic. Some idea of Ocean travelling ma,
be formed when we consider that she came
over at rather slow pace for this fast age, al
though, she made the trip in ten days. Tht
following is the number of miles made per day
| June 10Th, 2e5 18th, 296 2Oth, 276; 2lst
3O4; 22d, $50; 23d, 800; Oath, 29s 25th, 1916
Goth, 1872 9th. 254.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-04
Home MatlcfA.

Home Matters.
Mr.. Fuller has taken the place of Mr..
Brown in the Restaurant. The firm is now
Fuller & Waugh-the accommodations in
the way of eating, drinking and ice cream
ing are as fine as ever. The Congrega-
tional Church is progressing rapidly; it is
going on to the second story above the base
ment and when completed it will be fine
structure. =. Mr.. Glow has established a
Lumber yard near the head of Main street.
IA new Bakery is building or about
completed above Sackrider's Hotel. Nor
ris has Green Apples for Sale at the Post
Office News stand. .. Kennedy's stock of
Goods has arrived and w. w. Allen is SELL
ing them out rapidly and at low prices. . :.
The City Hotel, we learn, is about to pass
into the hands of NOrcross & Davis. The
Fourth is to be celebrated at McGregor
much after the style of old; a procession
an Grafton, dinner and two Balls to
wind up WITH. Two hundred sheep were
shipped at this place for st. Paul one day
last week. They were bought at Straw
berry Point and cost 1926 head.
NJ. d. Bettys, of Grand Meadow, writes us
that "strychnine is good to prevent dogs
going mad. Two RATS from Black river
are being dissccted at our wharf We have
not learned the names of the purchasers
DIR. Gayle has established himself at
McGregor, in the Dentistry business {.
Ketchum has purchased Cleghorn's Grocery
Store up Main street. IA. j. Felt's p. O.
address will be Bradford" for the ensuing
week. 80. sandy is married man, and
his "bettcr (looking) half'' is in that city
this accounts for the absence of the junior
.. Being out of the city most of last
week, we did not gather up an extensive
string of items around here. There
is to be circus in town next Monday. -.
The Sociable at Mrs. Bigelow's was most
happy affair, and so well pleased are our
town folks with their ENTERTAINMENT, that
they want to be 'sociable' with the Gene
raj and his lady as long as they live. 80.
c. Arnold, formerly of this city, has just
returned from Pixies Peak. He says gold
mining is not paying well, and that great
numbers are returning. Politics is warm
ing up as the heat of the weather increases
....A fight occurred last week in town,
but nobody was hurt. The ball at Kurz
& Mller's, on Monday night, was "crowd-
ed house"