Locomotive, Volume 31, Number 11, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 February 1855 — Page 4

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A FUE TRADE ADVENTURE. BV WASHINGTON IKVINO. Colter, with the hardiliood of a regular trader, had cast himself loose from the party of Lewis and Clark, in the very heart of the wilderness, and had remained to trap beaver alone, on the head waters of the Missouri. Here he fell i" with another lonely trapper like himself, named Potts; they agreed to keep together. They were in the very region of the terrible Blackfuet, at that time thirsting to avenge the death of their companions, and knew that they had to expect no mercy at their hands. They were obliged to keep concealed all day in the woody margins of the rivers, setting their traps at nightfall, and taking them up before day break. It was a fearful risk for the sake of a few beaver skins, but such is the life of a trapper. They were on a branch of the Missouri, called Jefferson's Fork, and had set iheir traps at night, about six miles from a small river that emptied itself into the Forks. Early in the morning they ascended the river in a canoe to examine the traps. The banks on each side were high and perpendicular, and cast a shade over the stream. As they were softly paddling along, they heard the trampling of many feet upon the banks. Colter immediately gave the alarm of "Indians," and was for instant retreat. Polts scoffed at him for being frightened at the trampling of a herd of buffaloes. Colter checked his uneasiness and paddled forward. They had not gone much farther, when frightful whoops and yells burst forth from each side of the river, and several hundred Indians appeared on either bank. Signs were made to the unfortunate trappers to come on shore. They were obliged to comply. Before they could get out of their canoe, a savage seized the rifle of Potts. Colter sprang on shore, wrested the weapon from the hands of the Indian, and restored it to the hands of his companion who was still in the canoe, and immediately pushed into the stream. There was a sharp twang of a bow, and Potts cried out that he was wounded. Colter urged him to come on shore and submit, as his only chance for life; but the other knew , there was no prospect for mercy, and determined to die game, levelling his rifle, he shot one of the savages dead on the spot. The next moment he fell himself pierced with numerous arrows. The vengeance of the savages was now turned upon Colter. He was stripped naked, and having some knowledge of Blackfoot language, overheard a consultation as to the mode of dispatching him, so as to derive the greatest amusement from his death. Some were for setting him up as a mark, and having a trial of skill at his expense. The Chief however, was for nobler sport. He seized Colter by the collar and ' demanded if he could run fast. The unfortunate trapper was too well acquainted with the Indian customs not to comprehend the drift of the question. He was to run for his life, to furnish a kind of human hunt to his persecutors. Though in reality he was noted by his brother hunters for swiftness on foot, he assured the Chief he was a verry bad runner. His stratagem gained him some van-; tage ground. He was led by the chief into the prairie, about four hundred yards from the main body of savages, and then turned loose, to save himself if he could. A tremedious yell let him : know that the whole pack of bloodhouds were in full cry. Colter flew rather then run; but he was astonished at his own speed, but he had six miles of prairie to traverse before he could reach Jeffson Fork of Missouri; how could he hope to hold out such a distance with the odds of seven hundred to one against him? The plain, too, abounded with the prickley pear, which wounded his naked feet.. Still he fled on, dreading each moment to hear the twang of a bow, aud feel an arrow quivering at his heart. He did not dare even to look round, lest he should lose an inch of that distance on which life depended. He had run nearley half way across the plain, when tl.e sound of the pursuers'grew somewhat fainter, and he ventured to turn his head. The main body of his pursuers were a considerable distance behind him: several of the fastest runners were scattered in the distance; while a swift footed warior, armed with a spear, was not more than a hundred yards behind him. . , Inspired with new hope. Colter redoubled his exertions, but strained himself to such a degree that the blood gushed from his mouth and nostrils, and streamed down his bosom. He arrived within a mile of the river. The sound of footsteps gathered upon him. A glance behind him showed his pursuer within twenty yards, and preparing to lance his spear. Stopping short he turned round and spread out his arms. The savage, counfouded by this sudden action, attempted to stop and hurl his spear, but fell in the very act. His spear struck in the ground, and the shaft broke in his hand. Colter plucked up the pointed part, pinned the savage to the earth, and continued his flight. The Indians, as they arrived at their slaughtered companion, stopped to howl over him. Colter made the most of this precious delay, gained the skirts of the cotton wood bordering the river, dashed through it, and plunged into the stream. -He swam to the naboring Island, against the upper end of which the drift wood had lodged in such quantities as to form a natural raft; under this he dived and swam below water until he succeeded in get'ing a good breathing place between the floating trunks of trees, whose branches and bushes formed a cover, several feet above the level of the water, They plunged into the river and swam to the raft, jessing and repassing, and seeking for him in every direction. They at length gave up the search, and he then swam silently down the river and made his escape." , ' The Figure Head of Gen. Jackson of Old Ironsides Who Cut it off and What Became of it. We, (t. e., Young America,) have not forgotten the excitement that prevailed among the Heads of Departments, and in the White House about twenty years ago, and the angry throes of the political journals of that time, when one morning as the officers of the Constitution came rubbing their watchful eyes on deck, they found the full length figure-head of Gen. Jackson, that sternly bid defiance at the bows of "Old Ironsides," was minus a head I It was a great mystery that anybody could approach one of our men-of-war, when such watchful discipline prevailed, and do an act that required the use of a saw. tor several minutes, and not be detected; and it was equally mysterious, according to some of the "journals," that any class of men would

allow their political rancor to run into such pitiful Vandalism. Now, as this mystery has never been' publicly solved, so far as 1 know, I propose, inasmuch as Col. Benton certainly overlooked it in his "Thirty Years' Looking," to answer the above questions myself. , A few years since, in company with a friend, 1 called on the venerable Mahlon Dickerson, at his residence, near Dovor, Morris county, N. J., and after politely showing us over his grounds and iron mines, he took us through his extensive library; and, while giving us a detail of his books, and the history of many of them, he, also, laughingly told us the story of the Figure-head, which was looking down on us from an upper book-shelf. He said, "You know that at the time this occur

red I was Secretary of the Navy, and that Gov ernment had onered a reward for the apprehension of the perpetrators of the outrage. Well, one day I was sitting in the office, when a sailor walked in with a bundle in his hand, and asked if I was the Secretary of the Navy. He went on to say, 'You offered a reward for the arrest of the one that cut off the figure-head of Gen. Jackson?' ' 'Yes.' ' am thai man!' and untying his budget, placed before me the head. I was amazed and puzzled to divine what it could mean. I asked him who helped him to doit. 'Nobody.' 'How did you do it?' 'I rowed out alone, climb ed up in the chains and sawed it off. I attempted to saw it off through the neck at first, but the saw struck a bolt and I had to saw it through the mouth.' 'How did you escape from being seen by the watch?' 'Humph! I swear there wasn't a light nor a man on deck.' 'Who got you to do this?' 'Nobody, and nobody knows of it.' 'Why did you do it; don't you like Gen. Jackson?' 'Yes, I am a Jackson man, and I have no objection to his bust being on 'Old Ironsides,' but I don't believe in a whole length figurehead, and if you put it back again, d n me if I don't saw it off again.' '' "In consultation with the President, the ques tion came up, what shall we do with this man? and the old General said, as there didn't appear to be any political motive in the act, and the man had voluntarily surrendered, and as his story implicates the officers ot the Constitution, who nave sworn Deiore me investigating committee that the lights were burning and the watch set, why we had better let the man go, and hush it up! "So," said Gov. D., "when I left Washington I threw the head into my trunk and brought it home, and that's the history of the affair of the Figure-head." SHORT VISITS ON BUSINESS. IDLERS AND LOUNGERS IN STORES. We some time since offered a few hints in relation to the policy of despatch when making visits of business, as well as to the nuisance and inconvenience of idlers and loungers in stores. Immediately after, we received several notes of thanks from parties who had suffered, with a request that we would repeat the admonition at some suitable opportunity. There are few persons who are actively engaged in the commercial walks . of life, whether as merchants, bankers, manufacturers, or storekeepers, who have not been annoyed in the manner alluded to. ' There are individuals who are so prosy, dilatory and inactive in their general habits, that they cannot make the slightest request without a long preface, or transact the most insignificant matter of business, without some tedious and unnecessary preliminary. If, moreover, they step into an office or counting-room, and see parties engaged, no matter how seriously or confidentially, they will either take a seat, and thus incidentally become listeners, or will break in upon the conversation, and thus obtrude their own trifling affairs, at a moment it may be, of critical importance. : Some of these annoyers have no sense of propriety; and, indeed, no feeling of shame. They either fancy that their own affairs, however insignificant, are of more consequence than those of all the rest of mankind, or they cannot see the world as others see it. Often, too, their object is to ask a favor to solicit a kindness; and thus they in terrupt business, and occupy precious moments of time, forgetful of the interests of others, or so absorbed in self that they cannot make the ordinary considerations and allowances of common sense, to. say nothing of courtesy and propriety. Nay, they will ask, "are you engaged?" and if the answer be in the affirmative, they will hesitate, look anxious, and at last solicit your atten tion, no matter how important the business that may be under discussion. It is always unpleasant to say anything harsh or sharp, but when annoyers of this kind become so impudent and so pertinacious, a firm and . decisive policy is ab solutely necessary. ; Many a man has permitted his business to go to ruin, simply because he lacked a little nerve, and sacrificed his own affairs in a good-natured but most improvident spirit; because,; in. short, he attended to the trifles of others when he should have directed his efforts and his care to matters of his own, that were not only serious but vital. , . . , The other evil, that of idling and lounging in stores, to the annoyance as well of the customers as of the storekeepers, is one that prevails to a serious extent, and is often productive of most unpleasant consequences. This language will apply in an especial manner, to places of business that would, but for the custom alluded to, be often visited by ladies. But, let them on the first occasion be stared at with impertinence, or even without, and the effect in the great majority of cases will be to prevent their calling again. The proprietors of not a few of our drug stores have no doubt suffered severely, and the wonder is, that they do not adopt the expedient of displaying a few significant handbills or cards around in their respective establishments, with the words idscribed thereon "Idlers and Loungers are RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO MAKE THEIR VISITS brief." ' Something of the kind is absolutely essential, and if thereafter the practice should yet be persisted in, a still more direct intimation should be given. Let us not be misunderstood..! We regard nothing more essential to success in life than courtesy. It should be manifested at all times and occasions and to all classes of peo ple. But there is reason in all things, and the man of leisure who makes a habit of occupying half an hour injjtransacting some trifling piece of business, is not only a nuisance, but he is worse. With the many, time is money, and its value, under certain circumstances, cannot be estimated by the ordinary standard. There are, we have reason to know, several establishments in this city, fashionable, tempting and attractive, that are visited daily by a few loungers, who go simply to amuse, themselves, and because they have notiiing else to do. They are tolerated by the good-natured proprietors, but at a cost, not only of much patience, but of much valuable business. And so again with the idlers iu the streets. They will often seize an active man by the button, when he is hastening along to fulfil some important engagement, and utterly regardless of his interests or character for punctuality, they will endeavor to detain him for half an hour. No excuse will serve their turn. They become perverse and obstinate, and strive to convert into a joke, what to

him may be a very serious matter. Some of our stationers and fancy store-keepers would do a good thing, by providing themselves with a few short hints, not only to be used by themselves, but to be sold to others. ' Such, for example, as "No loungers here." -"Business before pleasure." "We are engaged during office hours." "Be brief and to the purpose." "Impertinence is a nuisance," &c, &c. But enough for the present. The foregoing hints are general, but all who feel that they offend in the manner described, should take them to themselves and act accordingly,, - . ... rii ' ' ! " The Working Men of the City. '. ' , Some of our rich people are made quite nerv- , ous by the meetings of the working people which havo lately been held, and at which resolutions were passed demanding work. There is no cause for apprehension; the men who assemble on those occasions are reasonable beings, and require only time to take the proper view of their relations to society. They are perplexed and discontented with the present state of things, and we must admit that it is natural that it should . be so. They find the necessaries of life as dear as ever, and yet they are offered considerably less for their labor, and they naturally inquire why this should be. They will yet see the disproportion of which they complain is an inconvenience which always attends the breaking up of a system of business resting upon' that frail foundation of excessive use of credit, and that it will be but temporary. ' The price which we now pay for ; the necessaries of life are credit prices, founded upon an imaginary lue. . If the laboring classes receive less wages, the necessaries of life, which are the proper fruit of labor, being produced at less cost, will decline in price also. All that is necessary is, that the laboring men should go to work for such a compensation as the employer, in the present state of the market, is able to pay, and the due proportion between his wages and the expenses of subsistence will in ood time be restored. Some complain of the Trades' Unions as the cause of the present disagreement between the work people and their employers. We have no fault to find with Trades' Unions, in a general way.' Their object is a very proper one, but they are liable to abuse. Employers enter into an understanding with each oilier as to the prices they are to pay workmen.' We see no objection to this; it is, in fact, often , expedient that they should do so. On the other side, it is perfectly proper that the workmen should have an understanding with each other as to what wages they will take. It is often the only means in their power to obtain an increase of wages, when everything that they must purchase has risen in price. Yet Trades' Unions may be indiscreet and exorbitant in their demands may insist on larger wages than the employers arc able to pay, and may tyrannize over their members by refusing to allow them to work for reasonable wages. When this is the case, there is often a good deal of suffering before the majority of the members are willing to acknowledge their error and go to work for such prices as the state of the market will allow to be given. "': '' ' ' V; In speaking yesterday of the caulkers employed in the ship-yards, we said that they had re

fused to work for less than two dollars and a half, which was not quite accurate. They : will not work at that rate, although it is offered; they demanded two dollars and seventy-five cents. This the employers say they cannot give, and accordingly the ship-yiirds are deserted. There will be, we think, very little disposition to relieve the distress which is EScasioped by a refusal to work for two dollars and a half a day. : While we are writing this article, we have had a Massachusettt print, the Worcester Transcript, laid before us, in which it is said that the owners of the cotton mills in' that neighborhood have been lately running their machinery without profit, if not a loss. That journal somewhat timidly suggests that the wages of the ' work people in those mills should be lowered, by way of preventing the necessity of stopping altogether. In the mean lime, four of the mills at Lowell, that is to sav, the Middlesex, the Lowell, the Massa chusetts and the Tremont mills, have stopped a large part of their machinry. Two of the large mills of the York' Company( at Saco, in Maine, have been closed, and not long since the ; Bay State Company at Lawrence discharged nearly a thousand hands, after which,' according, to ' the Worcester - print, they were obliged to convert some of their smaller buildings into soup houses, in which the poor people just turned out of work were fed by the company. ; 1 :-' It seems to us that there is no alternative; the general scale of wages must be lowered. "', The wisest course for the laboring classes would be to yield with a good grace, and without interrupting their employment or their earnings, to a necessity which cannot be avoided, They will not expect that men should ruin themselves by giving them employment; that would be a stretch of disinterestedness beyond the virtue of the present time. They must come down to such a standard of compensation as will make it for the interest of capitalists and others to set them to work. Those who expect that the wages' of labor, at a time when all incomes are diminished, and the profits of every branch of business reduced, will remain at their formor rates, are in a grievous error, which the experience of the next twelvemonth will be pretty sure to dispel.' : I N. Y, Evening Post, Jan.' 18. ; " The Temple of Serajis. M. Auguste Marietta has been, for years past, emploved by the French goverment in making researches in Egypt. Most oi nis laoors nave oeen spent in the excavation of the famous temple of Serapis. A correspondent of the Journal of Commerce says: ' .' . ' ..' "He has completely cleared the Serapeum of the sandunder which it lay buried for many centuries. . j The fusion of Greek and Egyptian art at va rious periods is established by a number of statutes which were amongthe images of Serapis. Sculptured representations of Apis were foud by the side of statues of Pindar, Homer, Lycurgus, Pythagoras, Plato, and Euripides. An alley or avenue or six hundred sphynxes is terminated by a series of figures representing the principal Hellenic divinities genii placed, in the Egyptian manner, : or animals that symbolize those divinities. The most impotant of M. Mariett's discoveries was the tomb of Apis, a monument excavated entireleyin live rock. There are a hundred vast chambers, the ensemble of a real subterranean city. They supplied the discoverer with a multitude of steles (monolyths, statuettes, images of all dimensions and of every age) deposited by the ancient Egyptians in the chambers and compartments of the funereal structure, as tokens of their pious devotion to the mummy of the god worshiqed at Memphis. There are epitaphs forming a chronological record of the Apis buried in the common tomb. . The sculpture is of the date of the pyramids, and the statues are in the-best state of preservation; ; the colors are perfectley bright; altogether the execution is admiradle, and they convey an exact idea of the bhysical character of the primitive population.

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SPECIAL ATTENTION Riven to Insurance of Furin Prop- ' j ertv. Dwelling and Outbuilding,. - Insures such buidings or contents in n very fnvorable manner, for 3 or 5 years. LOSSES rKUMrTLi PAID Ifl CASH, una equitably oajusted. ' . - - - Also, insure, muron. n ktouuhrbb, DUlluingsor t unwnis, miu Personal Property generally, in town or country, at nitos as tow as consistent with tiie haznrds taken, and Inland Insurance against the Perils of Navigation. i ' Applications can bo made to C. B. Davis, Surveyor and Office Clerk, who is authorized to take and approve risks, and do allother matters connected with the same, in my absence. . . WM. HENDERSON, Agent. ' Indianapolis, Ind. ! . dec9-ly rV FAKMEKS ANI OTIIEKS.The subscribers 1 have this day opened a Wholesale and Retnil Warehouse, iiilndianapolis, for the sale of their Agricultural and Horticul tural Implements, and will keep constantly on hand and for ale those unrivalled Empire Steel Plows, ot nil sizes; Cultivators, Harrows of different patterns, Straw Cutters of various patterns and prices, Horse and Hand Power Com Shcllers, Horse Hukos, Wheat Drills, Corn Planters, Corn and Cob Crushers of differont patterns and prices, etc. We manufacture our own Farming Tools, and warrant them to give satisfaction. We arc readv tit supply the farmers with everything in the shape of Farming Tools. we are Agents lor me salo or J. mann oc nons- iomoineii Self-Kaking Reaper and Mower, that received the first premium of the Indiana State Fair, in 1854, and can supply Machines on short notice. 1 J Our Warehouse is located In one of those spacious rooms under the Mnsonic Hall, nearly opposite the State House, where wo shall be pleused to see our old and new customers. Orders to every amount filled at this place, at shirt notice. A liberal discount made to wholesale dealers. HEARD, SINEX S DUNN. . Indianapolis, Nov. 82, '54. dee2-3m Great excitement at the Ladies Fancy Store, Bates House Washington street, Indianapolis. '. .. I j. : LADIES' CLOAKS ! n-iul... .:'. OUR stock for winter is now complete, consisting of Velvet, Cloth, Satin, Watered Silk and Morinoes. We have all styles and grades of prices from $2.50 to 8B0.1K1; we receive the Paris Reports of Fashions every month. Our Cloaks and Tnlmus are manufactured here, and compare with any of the Eastern made Cloaks, thus giving employment to many of our own town people. fVe cull the uttention of the Ladies and strangers visiting the city to the Ladies' Fancy Store. . ; ; J. K. WHELAN.. novll-3m' M. G1LI.1GAN. rtniiF. new kmc it wholesale and ke. I TAIL DRY GOODS STORE No. 3, Rates House, Indianapolis. ' W.H.GLENN,-dec23-3in , . , ... , Proprietor.' JUST KECEIVED III EXIMCEKS ! At the Ladies' Fancy Store, Bates House, Washington St., Indiunapolis. WIDE Velvets for Clonks, wide Satin and Cloak Cloths nlain and nlaid Merinoes, Cashmeres, and DeLuines: plain, plaid and striped Silks, Brocha and plaid Shawls, Needle worked Collars, Chemisetts and Undersleeves ; Infants' Robes, Frocks, and Waists; linen Cambrics, long Lawns, Silk and Welch Flannels, cotton Velvets, plain and plaid Tweeds, Cnsinetsnud Casimeros; Gloves and Hosiery, gentlemen's siik Cravats. Stocks. Collars and Gloves; Irish Linens, linen Sheet ings and pillow casings, and all other articles usually kept in Dry Good stores. A large and general assortment of straw, silk and velvet Bonnets, Kibb'vis, Flowers and Feiithera, children's plush "Hats, &c, &c.,v llof which has been purchased for cash, at reduced prices, and shaU. be sold at 15 per cent, less than New York reiuu prices, uu aim see, tu wiy uuuius- ruin- piifro. ' I U IIS LI L' I A J. K. W H ELAN. novli-3iu 1 . M. GILLIGAN. TVTW IS THK TIME FOK RARCAIIVS IIV PIANOS Call at the Piano and Musical Emporium, and select the best Instrument in the city at lower prices than ever offered before, aud pay for it in Free Batik paper at -par. A. E. JOKES 8f CO. NT' B. New Mufic received daily. ; , i ; nov8 GKEAT WESTI3KN iYIAKBIvE YA1ID. ) THE UUERS1GNED a lies this method of culling the attention of the pnlHic to his large and well selected stock $Anf MAKBLE. Having Mist returned from the mere ne has all the differrries and mills York and Ver mont, and having tak en great pains in selecting his Murine, he does not hesitate in saying that he has now on hand the lurgest and best assortment of Marble ever brought West of the istate of Vermont, and is daily receiving new supplies. r . He most respectfully invites the public to call and examine his stock and work, as he is prepared to furnish anything in the Monument, Tomb, and Head Stone line, that may be desired, on the most reasonable 'terms. He feels assured that he can give perfect satisfaction in the finishing of his work as he 1ms in his employ among the best of workmen from the most fashionable establishments in the eastern cities. ' Those who wish to perpetuate the memory of thoso who were near and dear to them, will find it to their interests to call at No. 67 Wushington street, opposite A. Wallace's store, before purchasing elsewhere. : He would say to the trade that they can make H to their interest to call and examine his stock, as he is prepared to wholoSiije nt prices that will be satisfactory. -' Ali orders sent by mail, or otherwise, from different portions of the Stute, for finished work, will receive prompt attention, and the work forwarded on at the earliest opportunity. Remember No. 67 Washington street, Indianapolis, Ind. ov4-6ra ... i . , JOHN DUSTMAN. . . t CAKPHTS! CAUPETSII , - . . JUST received, direct from the Lowell Mills, a complete assortment of Carpets; also, Oil Cloths, Drugget, Curtain Damasks. &c, &c. MOORE, CARTER OURSLER, , nov4 , , , No. 1, Washington and Meridian streets. To Cabinet Makers. I JUST received mid for sale at Cincinnati prices, for cash, a large lot of Mahogany and Walnut Vaneers; also. Drawer ocks. Bed and Table" Castors, Table Butts and Screws at the sign of the big padlock, No. SiU West Washington street. nov4 . HENRY S. KELLOGG. j. i:. Lcmtnti & Co., SIl.VFlt AND BKASS PLATERS, INDIANAPOLIS, INI). Shop, No. 71 East Washington street, over Owen and Brothers Grocery. m Plating done to order, with neatness and dispatch. ' : J. E. LUDLUM. . oct28-6m. ... :. .. . . C.T.EMMONS.: A CTItlOUS BOOK. "Scenes beyond the Grave." at STEWART & BOWEN'S oct21-tf Book and Paper Warehouse. rilllE ITEASA1C LAW OF MERVITIBE, at JL STEWART & BOWENS oct7 Book and Paper Warehcuae. GOIKO ! ;OI(; ! GOINO ! WIIEIfE ! "T7"HY TO MESSENGER'S Steam Refined Confectionary, W where we can get the worth of our money. Fresh Cocoanut Cakes and Cream Bonbons, Cream Prints and Crystallized Fruits. Also all other kinds of Confectionary. Do not forget the place, Vanblaricum's Illock9 Meridian Street, , oct21-tf , . Indianapolis, Ind. ttUESS jrTAK.IINrO , MRS. HIPPARD respectfully announces to the Ladies of Indianapolis, and those visiting the -city, that she has tii ken the Room formerly occupied by Mrs. Dudley, on Illinois street, south of the Bank, where Dress Making, in all its branches, will be carried on. . A KULL AND COMPLETE ASSORT M L NT OF DRESS GOODS, PLAIN AND FANCY TRIMMINGS, may atall times be found. The services of Mrs. Johns have been secured, whose reputation, even among the most fastidious, is well established. A call is solicited.. , .tj , .. octH-tf ... I. HODGSON, r . Architect and Superintendent, OFFICE, east side Pennsylvania street, half a square north of Washington street, Indianapolis, Ind.. All orders for public and private buildings promptly attended to, and designed in strict conformity to style and order, and on the most reasonable terms. j)8-tf CHARLES HIAYEK, No. 2!), West Washington Street, Recommends to the public, his since Jd40 established Business. His stock consists in a full and large assortment of Groceries, Produce and Provisions of all kinds; porcelain, stone, and earthenware; flour of the very best brand; confeits, raisens, tigs, citrons, pruiies, uuts of all sorts, pickles preserves, fresh peaches and tomatoes in tin cans, sardines, lobsters, lake fish, salmon, halibut, codfish, mackeral and herrings; white and red French aud Native wines. English ale aud porter direct fronvthe Customhouse, New York; a very large and choice selection ofSpanish and American cigars at moderate prices, which is a great item to the lover of a good Havanna; chewing tobacco of the very best Virginia brands, there can be no superior stock of cigars aud tobacco offered in any market; snuffs and smoking tobacco, also shun-bxos and sinoke-pipes; 2t0 doz. portemonnaies and pocket books unrivalled in style, quality and price, direct from the manufacturer; toilet, wash, and shaving soap and perfumery, a very large assortmentfrom the most celebrated perfumers. Hair, clotii, shaving, tooth, blacking, hand, tabic, horse, stnve, dust, whitewash ahd bathing brushes; combs of every description; a very large Stock of pocket cutlery, penknives, razors, knives and forks, dirks, and scissors, of the celebrated best English . manufactories of Wortenholm. Wade & Butcher. Kodgen, ect., ect; German, French aud American pistols and guns., Colts' and Allen's five aud six barrel revolvers, game bags, shot pouches, powder horns and flasks. A very large ltd selected stock of German, French, English and American toys. A fine selection of violins, guitars, flutes, fife, saccordeons, French harps, tambourines, banjoes, ecu, ect. A few hundred bird cages of every description, for canaries, red birds, mocking birds, ecL eel; also, breeding cnges; German and American slates; ladies, childrens, bird, market, cigar, wash, fruit, work and farm baskets; willow cabs, willow cradles and willow wagons, at unusual low prices; fine cabs, hobby horses, ect., ect; a very largo stock of pine ahd cedarware, among which, are churns, wash tubs, foot tubs, well, horse, aud water buckets, measures, flour, sugar, butter and lard tubs, cloth c-horsos, towel rollers, ect., ect; butter moulds and brooms. I keep constantly on hand a very large and well selected stock of goods of every description, and have fixed prices for all my goods. A certain per centage, over and above the cost of goods, is necessary o insure success in business ; this only is invariably added to the cost, and is therefore n deviation from it. Purchasing at headquarters, also quick and largo sales, enable me to sell, especially manufactured goods, at unusual low figures. My salesmen will always be found prompt and accommodating. i Thankful for the liberal patronage with which the public have so long favored me, I respectfully solicit a continuance of their favor. Respectfnllv, ; CHARLES MAYER, No. 29 Washington street. Five doors east of the Palmer House. Indianapolis, June ;M, l&H ly

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rwiHE UNDERSIGNED are HOW prepareu wun meir no ' 1 1 shoet Iron Shop ami improved Steam : Machinery, exculled by no otner esiaoiiMimo." ,";; , a?:r;hePpTb. u ;i UofBon,ers,.ndSheetIrirnChi,T,e"ys, Ky' I o description, furnished .t .Cinc.nm.t prices, that . ...i in niialitv and durability In the Union. All tind of repairs in their line performed at the shortest notice, at. he Iron Shop on P"" 1' tras worfs. , ..... . n Indianapolis, Septra, leai Snrintrfield Fire and iviarine Company .-Capital stock $150,000, with a surplus, ,u T .,? ii .,, Jrf' Will insure real and personal proportv against lire, on favorable terms. Insurance effected on . - ,.. r sva vnnrs. Arjnlication for insnraiiceinay'l Pomade To WALLACE & HAUGHEY, . BU gO .Jill titJHl XiSlUWJ U uvu ft w J 1 i.c4i FfiTiTr Aivn STOCK OFFICE. McKERNAN & MAY, 28 Washington street, mmanapoiis, imccessora of Cluipmun & Mi Kernan, have now entered on their Hooka over 2,500,000 dollars worth of Heal Estate, for solu on i-oniinisjuon. Also, a hiriro amount Railroad Stocks and Bonds. ' ' u ' -ureal Bargains being onereu. rersons wismug w iimvunaw would do well to call. ; ' ! ' . ' Indianapolis, Sept. 9, 1854 tf v , 1 ARTIFICIAL EYLS. A new importation comprising every variety of color and size uniting beauty of expression with delicacy of motion, in unison with the Natural Eye inserted without pain, at my Infirmary for Diseases of the Eye, Fourth street, opposite Post Office, Cincinnati.' ' jel-tf ; , . , FRED. AUG. WALDO, M.D.; 1.' II V EXPHKSS. f NOW receiving at No. 1 Washington and Meridian4 streets, a large assortment of FALL AN D WINTER DRY GOODS, viz: , . . Sup. French Merinos, all colors, from 50 ct(f. to $1,25 per yd. ' Cobomys and Alpaceas, u 25 . 44 .75 ; M. DeLaines, pretty styles. ' J2i , 50 " Solid Wool DoLuincs, all shades and prices. 1 ; ' ' Plaid and Changeable Chatnclian Silks, very cheap. , Satin Stripe and Barred Rich Black Silks, i . ' Superior Bishops Black Silk. - . . . Poplins and Parrissian Plaids, very pretty. ' Ginghams and Chintzes, etc., etc. " - - i Also, French Worked Collars, Sleeves, Chemesetts, Jaconet, Swiss and Lace Bands and Flouncings, Swiss and Jaconet Edgings and Insertings, Thread, Laces and Edgings, Hosiery, Glove's of every description. , ' SHAWLS! SHAWLS!! ' : Broche, Long and Square Shawls, Bay State and all kinds of wool nnawis. nov4 ' - MOORE, CARTER OURSLER. S DK p- HUNT, DENTIST, "hr m gk uiiuniiujostroiii, uirecii) norm r i f Vf from the Palmer House, three doors fro in Tousey'aOornerV Jy 2'53-y ; RAIL ROAD HOUSE, : i Corner of East and Wushington street, ' ! I !. ' I Pays the highest market price for Wheat Oats, Corn, and all kinds of Produce. I have put up a pair of Fairbanks Patent Hay or Cattle Scales, which lire as true as any scales in the County, where I can weigh Haj or Corn. Also, I keep on hand all kinds of family Groceries, which I will sell as low as any Now York or Boston store in the Citv, or any Yankee house. uul9-tf : , JOHN WALLACE.1 . X. II.. LA WHENCE. WM. WILK1SON. f Livery and. Sale Stables i T AWRLWCI & WILKISO, having formed a ooMt partnership in the Livery business, will continue to wait on their old friends and the public in general, with everything generally found in a livery stable, and will always be found on hand and ready for business, between Illinois aud Meridian streets, south of Washington. i . . . .. VTr' Horses kept by the day week, or month. . LA W HENCE Sf WILKISON. N. B Persons knowing themselves indebted to either of us will please call and settle. , . sep23-ly 1 ' UN BE HTAKIXi, , WEAVER & WILLIAMS, having the exclusive right in this City for the sale of Fisk's Patent Metallic Burinl Cases, would inform the public that wo keep alt sizes aud patterns of the above cases, which we can recommend for all burial purposes, vaults, or transportation. We also keep a large assortment and all sizes of ready made wooden Coffins. We keep silver plates, handles and laces, for trimming cloth -covered Coffins. We still continue to use the corse preserver and Ice box, by which a corse can be kept a number of days until the arrival of distant friends. ' The free use of our vault is given to ail whose funerals we attend. We have two fine hearses, and can attend to all calls in or out of the city. P. S. Telegraphic dispatches punctually attended to.: - ai Warerooms, Washington street, six doors west of the Bates1 House.; , i ' WEAVER & WILLIAMS. , Indianapolis, April 22, 1854 ly t ; . ; f 8. X. BUELL. -.:!'...' ALEX. M'D. HASKELL.1 B ITELL & HASKELL, ATTORNEYS AT LA W & NOTARIES PUBLIC, Office No. 3 Second Story Talbott tfiinuing, isiist wasnington street, inaianapoiis. ind. Refer to Gov. Joseph A. Wright, Indianapolis, Ind.; Hon. J. Wilson. Commissioner Genl. Lund Office, Washington, D. C; Hon. Chas. Gilpin, late Mayor of Philadelphia; Hon. Win. P, Taylor, Fredricksburgh, Va.; Hon. T. W. Gibson, Louisville, Ry.; Stonghton A. Fletcher, Esq., Banker, Indianapolis, Ind.; Alvin Adams, Esq., Adams Express Co., Boston, Mass.; John M. Lord, Esq., Indiana State Agent, New York City; Messrs, Ball 4" Ry Bowley's Wharf, Baltimore, Md.; Messrs. Coombs, Ryland Sf Blackwells, Cincinnati, Ohio. sep23-tf ; ROOTS AN I SHOES AT WHOLESALE, F1HE SUBSCRIBERS have opened a Wholesale Boot and H Shoe Store, on Washington street, 2 doors East cTi)n of Masonic Hall, aud are now receiving a targe and AW'J choice stock of goods, which will be disposed of at the r lowest rates. ' Brushes of all descriptions, sizos and qualities, Feather Dusters, Painters Dusters, Shoe Blacking, &c.T constantly on hand, for sale, on the most reasonable terms. Prime lot of fancy Shoe Brushes, new etyle. . r ' . i 'The Trade," both in the city and country, are respectfully invited to call and seo forthemselves. . - STODUARD & MAYHEW, , jcl7-tf Washington st., 2 doors east of Masonic Hall, New .Dyeing and Scouring Establishment On Main street, opposite the Carlisle House, Indianapolis. rflHE SUBSCRIBER most respectfully informs the citizens B of Indianapolis and vicinity, that he has permanently located himself in Indianapolis. and having every convenience for the above business be can say with safety that' his goods will be dyed and finished equal to any other establishment in the Union. Gentlemen's apparel cleaned or dyed without taking in pieces, and will not rub off, or soil the linen. By an entire new process our goods ae dyed without copperas or vitriol, And will not injure the goods. All goods warranted. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine his specimens. ' . W. ROBERTSON. Indianapolis, May 6h 1854 ly ' ... AHEAD AGAIN, Latest Arrival by Express. MOORE, CA RTER & OUSLER have just received by ExEross a fine lot of Fall Do Lains, De Brages, Ginghams, Prints, inens,anda beautiful assortment of Embroideries, Ribbons and Kid Gloves, very cheap. ' ' . 1 sep2 AS. WRIGHT, ITI. D,, Homeopathist, offers . his professional services to tiie citizens of Indianapolis aud vicinity. Office, in Blake,s Commercial Row; Room No. 3, second floor Washington street, opposite thu Bates House References J. H. Po ltK) M. U.f Ciiictiinnti ; X). S. Smith. M. 1).. Chicugo. A supply of Medicine Cases for family use. together with the last edition of Dr. Pulte's "Domestic Physician," will bo kcpl constantly on hand forsale. ; - .decJ7-Jy Savings Hunk, South meridian Street, opposite the Post Office. , ' Open Daily from 7 A. M. to 12 M; from 1 to 0 P. M., and on Monday and Saturday evenings to 8 o'clock. Interest allowed on all sums of 31 and over, from 4 to 0 per cent. Any amount received on deposite of oncdime and over. , AUare invited to the Jieuefltsof a Savings Institution. WM. KOBSON.. Indianapolis, Juno 23, 1854. ' junc24-tf REMOVAIi. The undersigned would inform the country merchants, and public in general, that thev have removed their entire stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c, half a square further east, on Washington street, in David Williams's building, next door to Blvthe & Holland. ' feb25-tf ' C. C. ELLIOTT BRO. NEW (ItTEENSWAIlE STOKE. WE are now receiving and opening a large and bcuutifu assortment of Uueensware one of the finest stocks ever brought to this market which we are prepared to soil at very low rates. Just give us a call, and we will please you, if possible. Call and see us! KETCHAM & MERRILL, -marlO 7 One door East of Capital House. BlILDIX; 1IAHDWABE. SPLENDID Porcelain door furniture, window knobs, bell pulls and levers, mouth pieces for speaking tubes, locks and lutches, hat and wardrobe hooks, which will be sold at reduced prices. The subscribers are now receiving and opening a large and well-selected assortment of China, Glass, and Hueonswnre, at lower rjites than ever offered in this market. K ETC HAM & MERRILL, ' v (Successors to S. Morris,) ! marlOy ... One door cast of the Capital House. Stoves, Flows, Ac, Ac. JUST received a large ami general assortment of Cooking and Parlor Stoves, which are unsurpassed by any in the market. Among our Cook Stoves may be found Pacific, Triumph, Buckeye State. Bay State, Empire State, Hoosier State, riii. .a., f'ilv Prl-n PriMiLum fll.!.. U 1 . i -v-.v... v...., . ....., t ittiMiiuu, OR-Euii, ainornia, Pheonix, and Cleveland Air Tight; also, a great variety of Parlor Stoves and Coal Grates; also, a general assortment of Steel Plows, k-pt constantly for sale, waranted of the best , quality. Tin-Ware constantly kept on hand, wholesale and rej tail. All kinds of Tin, Copper, and Sliee tron work done to order. Those wanting nny'liing in our lino, will do well to I give us a call befo j purchasing elsewhere, at the sign of the n;u O..H ,i. . ..f l.v.i.li;i,i.i..n c . .. . . . uiik Ljaii,3uuiu si" tiiii6.v miutri, near me masonic Hall. "i. . i .: tfitl-y R. L. & A. W. McOUAT. OT1CE.-DR. WM. R. JEFFERIS most respectfully informs the I- "tple Of Indiananolis and vif-itiitv . . ! session of all tho I .test improvements in Dekt'istrt,XII337 and is now ready to resume his practice in all its branches in- ; su ring perfect satisfaction in all operations or no charge, lleing . aided by one of th-j iiest practical Dentists of the Philadelphia icnooi, i leei no lusiiauon in saving we can get up work in every point equal, and in many respects superior, to any other establishment in tlu State. , We particular!: .jquest the attention of those having artificial teeth, and receiv i g no benefit from them, as we warrant all alterations tn giv,-entire satisfaction, or make no charga. t Dentists supplied with teeth and plate at the usual prices. Office on Merid. :,ii street, two doors below the Post Office, , IdiananclU. , .; . , . aplS-tf IHPOHTAM' DISCOVEIlY...C.i. G. TrTnc'o has just receiv. d for the coming Holidays, a new and magnificent assortmei t 'f Walches and Jewelry, which lie will sell or Csn, cueape ' i n any other house in the cit . In order o do tliis I must s I ii-Cash and Cash only. Comeonoand all and examine r beautiful assortmentof Jewelrv, in Pono's Drug Store. , . 1 . N. B. pers'-iis who know themselves indebted to C. B. French, will conf'rr.i favor by calling in and settling their aocounts before ltji i Miues to town. . . declt-tf-