Locomotive, Volume 32, Number 6, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 March 1855 — Page 4

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3T "The New Pastoral," by Thomas Buciiakak Rkad, is a poem descriptive of rural life in America. The occupations, customs, . and amusements of country life, the aspects of nature, and the changes of the seasons have furnished him with a large variety of topics, which he has used with success. Mr. Read is a good observer of nature, and delineates her phenomena skillfully. We copy from the twenty-third book a passage describing an emigrant family, on their way to the West, passing a night in the solitudes of the Alleghanies: "Another morning finds them on their way: Another still, and still another flies. To-day beside the Susquehanna leads Their road romantic; and to-day, the sun, Looking betwixt the hill-tops to the vales, Beholds, with cheerful eye, the climbing line Which by the roaring Juniata winds; Till lol upon the windy mountain height, While glows the eve above a sea of hills, Flushing the Alleghanian peaks, the train Hangs like a cloud that, with the coming day, Beside the brook which takes a westward course Shall hold its far descent. Here, from the road, They turn into the woods beneath the pines, And, mid the budding laurels, pitch their camp. The wains, together, in close circle drawn, Give shelter to the steeds that feed within. At once, in noisy groups, all hands collect The dry, dead branches and the resinous cones, And build the fire, and hew the stakes and crane: While Master Ethan, fathoming his pouch, Draws out the line, and Arthur trims the rod. And soon along the wild, tumultuous brook , The bait is swept; and oft, as to the eddy It whirls, mid spray and foam, the mountain trout Flickers in the air its constellated sides To eke the evening meal. The camp-fire springs, And the red day fades out, and leaves the sky To the cold April moon and stars the moon, As Ceres' sickle, thin, and sharp, and blight. Behold where glide the dusky forms to and fro Before the crackling blaze, their shadows far Reaching among the pines! Throughout the night The hungry fire is fed by those who hold, By turns, the dreary watch a foretaste this Of many a night to come, in gloomy depths Of wildernesses, far, unknown. Strange sounds Are floating on the gusty air; the limbs, In wavy motion, make continuous noise As of a mighty river roaring by; While, as night deepens, louder brawl the brooks, Flashing their spectral light among the rocks; One sweeping east, unto the Chesapeake One west, to Mississippi and the Gulf, To such inhospitable heights as this. Where the thin air unto the palest cheek Sends the quick blood, the fancy deems that sleep Would scarcely come, or, coming, stay not long; But how in many a tented wain she sits, Soothing the fallen lid with murmurous sounds, Despite the young, capricious imp of dreams, Who half way mars her choicest task. The watch Of middle night is Arthur's; when his form Stands tall and brave against the steadfast blaze, One other figure steals unto his side, And, 'gainst persuasion, shares the starry hour; For love, more sure than sleep, attends the course Of whosoever once hath harbored him. Where'er they look, the black and pillared pines Sway to and fro, as if some giant arm, Like Sampson's, rocked them to their fall; and yet The tempest, in his oft accustomed track, SFts, like a hunter mid his leash of hounds, Resting, uncertain where to bend his steps. The moon, above the shadowy mountain lines, Drops its increasing crescent, where the hope Of those two hearts as one together glides, To round and brighten in the distant West." AN UNLUCKY PRESENT. It is related in the "Ingoldsby Legends" that an old gentleman, a merchant in the city of Brush Lane, London, had an only daughter, possessed . of the highest attractions, moral, personal and pecuniary. She was engaged and devevotedly attached to a young man in her own rank of life, and in every respect well worthy of her choice. All preliminaries were arranged, and the marriage, after two or three postponements, was fixed, "positively for the last time of marrying," to take place on Tuesday, April 15, 18 . On the preceding Monday, the bridegroom elect (who was to have received ,10,000 down on the wedding day, and the further sum of 30,000 on his father-in-law's dying as there was hope he soon would) had a little jealous squabbling with his intended at an evening party, the "tiff" arose in consequence of his paying more attention than she thought justifiable, to a young lady with sparkling eyes and inimitable ringlets. The gentleman retorted, and spoke slightingly of a certain cousin, whose waist-coat was the admiration of the assembly, and which, it was hinted darkly, had been embroidered by the fair hand of the heiress in question. He added, in conclusion, that it would be time enough for him to be schooled when they were married; that 'reader, pardon the unavoidable expression! she was "putting on the breeches a little too soon!" After supper both lovers, had become more cool; iced champagne and cold chicken had done their work, and leave was taken by the bridegroom in posse, in kindly and affectionate, if not in such enthusiastic terms as had previously terminated their meetings. On the next morning, the swain thought with some remorse on the angry feelings he had exhibited, and the cutting sarcasm with which he had given it vent; and as a part of the amende honorable, packed up with great care a magnificent satin dress which he had bespoken for his beloved, and which had been sent home to hira in the interval, and transmitted it to the lady, with a note to the following effect : "Dearest: I have been unable to close my eyes all night, in consequence of thinking on our foolish misunderstanding last evening. Pray pardon me; and, in token of your forgiveness, deign to accept the accompanying dress, and wear it for the sake of your ever affectionate Having written the note, he gave it to his shop man to deliver with the parcel; but as a pair of his nether garments happened at the time to stand in need of repairing, he availed himself of the opportunity offered by his servant having to pass the tailor's shop, on his way to Brush Lane, and desired him to leave them, packed in another parcel, on his road. The reader foresees the inevitable "contre

temps." Yes, the man made the fatal blunder consigned the satin robe to Mr. Snip, and left the note together with the dilapidated habiliments at the residence of the lady. Her indignation was neither to be described nor imagined; so exasperated was she at what she considered a determined and deliberate affront, that when her admirer called, she ordered the door to be closed in his face, refused to listen to any explanation, and resolutely broke off the match. Before many weeks had elapsed, means were found to make her acquainted with the history of the objectionable present; but she nevertheless adhered firmly to her resolve, deeply lamenting the misadventure, but determined not to let the burthen of the ridicule rest upon her. Eailway Suspension Bridge at Niagara Falls. This structure, which has attracted considerable attention amonir engineers and others, during the previous year, was opened last week by the passing of a train of passengers consisting of the Managing Director of the Great Western Railway,

the Vice President and the heads of the several departments, with their invited guests. The passenger engine and tender, crowded with people, crossed over to the American side, and alter re turning, one of the mammoth English freight en gines made its appearance on the track, gaily decorated with the British and American colors, flying in honor of the union of British America and the United States and crowded with the novelty and excitement-seeking- spectators. The Buffalo Express, from which we eet this informa tion states that at the moment that the colossal engine entered upon the Bridge, the crowd united their voice in singing "God Save the Queen! and as it passed to the centre, three hearty cheers were given and responded to by the delighted multitude on both the American and Canadian sides of the river. The following statistics will give some idea of the Great Bridge and its capacity, from which some interesting calculations might be madesuch as total length of wires, &c, &c. but these must be reserved for a future occasion: Length of span from centre to centre of towers 822 feet. Height of tower above rock on the American side, 88 feet. Height of tower above rock on the Canada side, 78 feet. Height of tower above rock on floor of Railway, 60 feet. Number of wire cables 4 Diameter of each cable, 10 in. Number of No. 9 wires on each cable, 3659 Ultimate aggregate strength of cables, 12400 tons Weight of superstructure, 750 tons Weight of superstructure and maxim loads 1250 tons Maximum weight the cable and stage will support 7300 tons Height of track above water 235 feet. The Railway portion of the Bridge is, we un derstand, leased and controlled by ' the Great Western Railway Company, and has laid upon it tracks of three different gauges, viz: The "New York Central," 4 feet 8; The "Elmira, Canandaiguaand NiagaraFalls," feet; The "Great Western," 5 feet 6 inches; thus affording facilities for the transit of pas sengers and freight from all the different lines. The Express, in commenting upon the Engi neer of the work, John A. Roebling, Esq., states that he is a German by birth, and that this, undoubtedly the crowning achievement of his skill, will rank him amongst the greatest Engineers of his day. He has reared a monument of the greatness of his mind, which will be lasting as time. The prediction, by that justly celebrated engineer Stevenson, that no wire suspension bridge could ever be used for railway purposes has, as was confidently asserted by the projectors of this enterprise, thus been proved erroneous. He must have looked with a jealous eye from his own favorite Tubular Bridge upon this great design, and allowed his professional prejudices to warp his excellent judgment. The bridge proves to be all that its accomplished engineer, Mr. Roebling, has claimed for it, and will undoubtedly sustain the weight which we give in figures below. Its strength, indeed, can never be fully tested. the weight of a fully laden train being but a trifle in comparison to its capacity. A train of eight cars, filled with passengers, two baggage cars, locomotive and tender, weight about 130 tons; this being only one-sixtieth of its immense capacity. American Railway Times. Corruptions of . Government Hope for the Future. It has been true in in all ages of the world, and probably will continue to be so, that human governments have been the embodiments of the vices of society in their most virulent and concentrated form. Nations have been ruled for centuries by an unbroken line of scoundrels. There was scarcely a King of England, from Wil liam the Conqueror to William of Orange, who did not, daily, by crimes public and private, deserve a halter; and during the same period, the monstrous 'wickedness of the despots of France was so much above that of which, at the present day, man seems capable, as to gain the appearance of something like sublimity. Popes and Emperors were as much more'Cminent than common men in crime as in dignity, and the title of sovereign was but another name for all that was cruel and licentious. Still, such is the recorded history of the human race, that we cannot avoid the force of testimony tending to prove that, in spite of the bad conduct and evil example of government, man has gone on improving, giving constantly more conclusive evidence of a brighter destiny in the future, and exerting an influence to restrain the vices and correct the wickedness of the ruling power. Bad as are the practices of government -constantly as they are exhibiting their treachery and selfishness, and the folly and profligacy of their administrators we have, at least, the satisfaction to know that two centuries ago, our ancestors stole from the treasury, took bribes, sold intelligence to the enemy, disposed of a vote in Parliament or a decision the bench, with somewhat more of openness than, at this day, is lookupon as respectable. We are obliged to conceal, at least by a plausible pretext, that which they did not deem it necessary to cover a testimony of improvement in the moral sense of the public not to be resisted. Sunderland, the Minister of James the Second, sold his master to William, of Orange, and suc ceeded in gaining the confidence of William, to betray his counsels to James. The Earl of Shrewsbury and Lord Carmarthen, awhile trusted ministers of William, kept up a treasonable correspondence with James, though the first had been one of the leading men inviting the Prince of Orange to the throne. The iniquities of the leading politicians in the reign of Anne, were at least as mean, if less daring and gigantic. Parliamentary corruption was extensive and unblushing the speaker, himself bribed, being the in strument. Their greatest men were the most notorious for their unscrupulous wickedness. Min

isters intrigued against their colleagues, and used the passions of ladies of the bed-chamber as their tools. Harley and Bolinbroke undermined Godolphin and Marlborough, and then quarreled with, and plotted against each other completing their scandalous chronicle by deceiving their allies, and entering into clandestine negotiations with their enemies. Of this period, Macaulay writes as follows: " "Among those politicians who from the restoration to the accession of the house of Hanover, were at the head of the great parties in the State, very few can be named whose reputation is not stained by what in our age would be called gross perfidy and corruption. It is scarcely an exaggeration to say that the most unprincipled public men who have taken part in affairs within our memory would, if Jried by the standard which was in fashion during the latter part of the seventeenth century, deserve to be regarded as scrupulous and. disinterested." We have no reason to suppose that our repub

lican institutions are intended to exhibit an exception to the rule in all ages and countries so universal that government is the embodiment of the worst phases of the moral condition of the country. We can ee enough of the iniquity that prevails in high places to awake the most lively fears that the State is about to sink overwhelmed in its own corruption, did not history teach us also this consoling lesson that there is a conservative power in the antagonism of wickedness, and that the good, in a thousand instances, has owed its triumph in the midst of its enemies to the fact that the Kingdom of Satan is forever divided against itself. Cin. Com. How Much this Country Owes. . It is a favorite boast of Americans, that their government is almost the only one in the civilized world, which is not deeply plunged in debt. So far as this boast relates to the United States, in its federal capacity, it is well founded. :. But so far as it relates to the one and thirty Commonwealths, of which the nation is composed, it is an absolute absurdity, since the majority of these are deeply, if not inextricably, in debt. We hear this bit of braggadocia so frequently, that it is worth while to devote a few moments to show ing its folly. In England, I1 ranee, Austria, ana; all other consolidated nations, there is but one exchequer to meet every want of government. There is consequently, but one national debt. When we say that Great Britain owes nearly eight hundred millions of pounds, or four thousand millions of dollars, the whole story is told. . '. But if we should assert that the entire debt of the United States was less than sixty millions, we should be apt to mislead the reader. For the federal government, which is what is technically meant by the term United States, having only circumscribed powers, is not, and never can be1, made liable for the principal share of the expenses of maintaining order and dispensing law among' the people at large, most or this burden tailing on the separate members of the confederacy. To give a correct idea of the real indebtedness of the nation, therefore, we must include the debts of the several states. ' : Now, the total indebtedness of the various commonwealths is about two hundred and twenty-one millions of dollars, divided among twentyseven States, four being so fortunate as to owe nothing, viz: Aew Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware and Florida. ' Of these 27, the debts of seven are under a million each. Maryland, Tex as, Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, New York and Penn-' sylvania, are the States most deeply in debt. The largest absolut. debt is that of our own State, which is ovel1 forty millions; the smallest is that of New Jersey, which is but seventy-one thousand. The heaviest debt in proportion to the population, is the debt of Maryland, which exceeds fifteen millions, in a population of five hundred and eighty-two thousand, bond and free. ' The debt of Virginia, though but little greater numerically than that of New York the one being twentysix millions and the other twenty-four is more than twice as heavy relatively, the population being less than half, while the general resources of the State are greatly inferior,' ' The entire, debt of the nation, estimating the federal debt as; well as that of the States, ' exceeds two hundred and seventy-five millions of dollars. But this still fails to give an accurate idea of the total indebtedness of our country. In Europe, if we except England, most public works are constructed by the government, so that the national debt includes the cost of the principal railroads, canals and turnpikes. But in the United States, the exception of the Pennsylvania State Works and those of a few other Commonwealths, all such improvements are owned by private corporations. Now the aggregate cost of these works is computed to be one thousand mil--lions of dollars, of which, six hundred millions alone are invested in railroads. Consequently, if we would arrive at the true indebtedness of these United States, we must add the amount of this description of securities to the amount of the State and federal ones. Twelve hundred millions of dollars are, therefore, about what we owe a very respectable sum, it must be acknowledged, espesially for a nation but eighty years old. To give entirely a just idea of the subject, however, we must remind the reader that a chief part of this debt is attributable to the fact that we are a new country, three-fourths of those millions having been Spent in developing our re-, sources. i . . Considering the vast mineral and agricultural wealth of America, considering, also, the indomitable energy of our people, considering the favorable position we occupj' for conducting the commerce of the world, this debt, enormous as it seems, is comparatively little, or would be, if we were always as prudent and thrifty as we are enterprising. ' Fencing Railways in Illinois. The Chicago Democrat states that a large per ceutage of the accidents that have occurred upon the railways of that State, has resulted from the trains coming in contact with cattle on the track. The Legislature, at its recent session, passed alaw which provides that every railway now in operation, or which shall be hereafter placed in -: operation, shall erect and maintain good and sufficient fences on the sides of their roads, except at the crossing of public highways, and within the limits of towns, with openings and gates at the farm crossings, '. and , at the Jroad crossings cattle guards sufficient to prevent cattle from getting on the! road.... And when such fences and guards are not erected and in good re-'. pair, the Company shall be liable for damages done by them to cattle - which may get on the track, but if the fences and guards are erected and in good repair, they shall not be held liable unless the damage was wilfully done. Said fences need be built only when necessary to keep cattle fcc. off the track, and not through unoccupied lands lying at a greater distance than five miles from any settlement. It is made the duty of owners of land who have agreed with Railroad Companies to erect and maintain such fences, or who have received compensation by

way of damages for so doing, to act in the premises instead of the Company, and any person who shall lead or ride, or drive any Stock upon such road, except at the crossings, or tear down the fences or guard thereof, shall be liable to a fine of not more than $100, and for all damages sustained thereby. . ' This law will have the effect to prevent many accidents. Several of the roads of the State have already entered upon the fencing of their track. It is well that the respective responsibilities and liabilities of Railroad Companies and owners of cattle are defined. It will cause both to exercise more care and precaution in order to avoid losses. i . .. . .

" JUST There is Only one thing worse than ignorance, and that is conceit. Of all intractable fools, deliver me from an overwise man. . You may make idiots philosophers you may coax donkies to forgo thistles but don't ever think of driving common sense into the heads of conceited persons. They are as impregnable to arguments as Gibraltar is to apple dumplings. AIITI FICIAL, TEETH. Ti. Ur. w.k. jkh kies, meridian street, two uoors Tliis office, under the management of its present proprietor, has been increasing in reputation lor superior operations In the artiBcial department of Dentistry, for the last five years, and no expense or elfort shall be wanting to give, satisfaction to all who may favor it Willi their pntrouage. : . l)r. J. has spared no pains or expense in fitting up his Laboratory in a manner to warrant tho most perfect work In all its branches in tliat department; he is surpassed by none, and equalled by few. Dr. J. being a manufacturer of Artificial Teelh, is enabled to suit the patient in all colors and shades of Teeth, and in all Old iatest improvements in llontistrv. ,; i ., ., Dr. W. K. JEFFRIES, Dentist, , And Mauufacturerof Porcelain Teeth, aprl5-tf OfHco Meridian St., 2 doors south of Postollice. ADMINISTUATOU'S NOTICE. OTICR is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed A duiinistrator. of . the estate of Washington lower, late of Marion county, deceased. Said estate is suppos ed to bo solvent. . JOHiN H. SHAKTS, mar24-3w1T ' ' '" ; ' Administrator. ' NOTICE OF SALU. - "pVTOTICE Is hereby given that I will sell at public auction, on V Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1855, at the residence of Elizabeth Bower, in Marlon county, Indiana, all tho personal property of Washington Bower, dee'd, consisting of Horses, Corn in the crib, Wheat in the granary aud Wheat in the ground, &c, &c. . A credit of nine months will be given on all stuns over three, dollars, the purchaser giving his note with approved security, waiving valuation or appraisement laws. inan4-3wir JOHN H. SHARTS, Adm'r. IE? Notice is hereby given, by order of the Board of Directors of the Central Plank Road Company, that the annual election for Directors of said Company will be held at the ofllce of .the Company, at Indiauapolis, on Wednesday, April 4th, 1855. marllMw. .. WMi.D. WYGANT, Pres't. . MII.EINEUY. AND DRESS I?IAKINi. - On Illinois Street, two squares north of Washington Street. MRS. J. BROWN & Miss L. M. M1NTONYE, would respectfully announce toAhe Ladies of Indiauapolis and vicinity, that they have taken rooms in Mr. Bird's new brick, and will give every attontion to the above business.. Ladies may depend on Bonuets, Drosses, and Mantillas, being made at the shortest notice, and in the best styles. TT'Also, Apprentices wanted. Good reference? will be required. marl7-tf 1 T.B.&L.M.M. CI' I. EE Y AND BALLAKD, , ....... , WILL post boons, write accounts, and collect within the city of Indianapolis. Also, collect In any portion of the State of Indiana. JO'Ottice, at Adams & Co.'s Express Office. mrl"-tf Iiri'l AND BEAUTIES OF FANNY FKItN, at J marlO STEWART & BO WEN'S. LAFAYETTE &. INDIANAPOLIS ItAILKOAB 1855. jMWWJMS 1855, THE EXPRESS TRAIN, on this Koad, leaves the Union Depot, in Indianapolis, at 7 o'clock A. M. Arrives in Lafayette at 10 A. M., connecting with the Morning Train on tho New Albany and Salem Railroad, for Michigan City, Chicago, Detroit, Arc. . - . The MAIL TRAIN reaves the Union Depot at IS o'clock M connecting at Lafavette with the afternoon Express Train on the N. A. & S. R. K. for Michigan City, Chicago, St. Louis, Kock Island, Galena, Detroit, Toledo, &c. .. , - For through tickets, apply atthe Union Passenger Station, in Indianapolis. ' ' mart- - .'-:. '." V. DTJRBIN, Sup't. CIG1BSI CIGAB8I! , T. A. Jleidliiig'er, . ) : " JW, 19 West Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind., HAS a splendid stock of Imported and Domestio Cigars, which he will sell at the lowest prices, at wholesale or retailsuch as, Havana, Cuba, Florida and Seed. Also, the best kind of Chewing and Smoking Tobacco. ' All orders promptly attended to.. . r- . - - marl0-2mtf STEAM BOILERS.. KELSHAW If SINKER, Manufacturers of Boilers and Sheet Iron Chimneys of all forms and sizes, have ' lust completed tho most modern and improved set of Boilor Making Tools at present in use; by which improvement we are enabled to punch the rivet holes with as perfect accuracy us ir first put together and drilled, which dispenses with tho use of the ricmer and drift to straighten imperfectly punched and ill-shaped holes punched on the old plan frequently causingthe iron, by straining asunder theflbres, to crack the sheets between the rivet holes, as all men posted on boilers giving out, must irresistibly bear evidence. - Most of our riveting, also, is done by steam, by which improved process the rivet is equally staved up, tilling the hole tight from head to point, finishing the rivet as perfect on the inside as out. arid in place of weakening the rivet, and making it brittle by much hammering, when cool; leaves it in its perfect state of strength and tenacity, and insuring the purchaser, in every respect, an article superior to any made on any other plan in vogue. By tile aid of the above improved facilities, and a practical experience of 20 years at the business, we guarantee to our customers and the public, Boilers made, of No.-1 charcoal iron, that cannot be surpassed iu point of cheapness and quality of workmanship, by any other rlrni in the Union. All our Boilers are flrst tested by a pressure of steam before leaving the shop, and warranted perfect, or no sale. All work is delivered on the cars of tiie different railroads at river prices. Liberal inducements given for cash. 1 Prompt attention will be given to letters pre-paid, or otherwise at the shop and office, on the Union R. K. track, one square east of the Uuiou Station, Indiauapolis, Ind. TUBULAK BOILEBS , of all sizes made to order, of lap welded iron tubes, from 2 to 7 inches diameter warranted perfect, at Eastern prices. .. SHEET IRON CHIMNIES . . 4 ... alwayton hand. ' . , , -. , made to order on short notice, on same conditions as above. marlO-ly ' KELSHAW & SINKER, Indianapolis. GOLD AND SIEVEK. ' TH AVE now on hand, and roceiviafc daily, some as fine Gold and Silver Patent Lever detached and Lepiue Watches as are manufactured. Also. Gold Fob, Vest and Guard Chains, Gold Keys and Reals, Gold Breast Pins, Ear-rings, Finger-rings, and Cuff Pius; Gold Thimbles and Pencils, Gold, Silver and fine Steel Spectacles, and a thousund other articles which 1 will take pleasure in showing all who mny favor me with a call. I shall go East in a few weeks and will soil all the above goods lower than ever before sold in Uiis city. Now is your time to get bargains,at , . . C. G. FRKNCH'S, feb24-lm Pope's Drug Store, 33 Washington st. . I. HODGSON, Architect, W: ILL furnish nil Drawings and Specifications, and Super intend the erection of all buildings entrusted to his care, in the most satisfactory manner, and on us reasonable terms as any competent Architect. instructions will be given to young men on reasonable terms. Office North side Washington' St., over Wilmot'shat store. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 24, 1854. , j)'8-ly riHF. GREATEST WORKS OF THE DAY Life of Barnnm, I 50 copies Fanny Fern's New Novel, 100 copies, just opened, at STEWART & BO WEN'S, Late Wests. SUITABLE HOLIDAY PRESENTS. We don't advertise what we have not got, nor what we cannot do. We say we have the largest and most complete assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware and Fancy Goods, to be found in any house in Indianapolis; and will, and do sell 20 cent, under any house in the city. All we desire is an examination of our stocK and prices iu comparison with others. Remember we receive Goods almost dailv, and arc always ahead in styles. dec-23 W. H.TALBOTT & CO. TANK OF TIIE CA P1TOL... Interest paid on jfj money deposited for aspecilied time. Bills of Exchange, Coin nnd Uncurrcnt Money dealt in generally. jan20-tf JOHN WOOLLEY, Cashier. . PRINTING PAPER, ice. , . CTlHE undersigned, proprietor of the Paper Mill at Indianapl olis, gives notice to printers and others that his Mills, after undergoing thorough repairs, are again in full operation. He is, therefore, prepared to fill' alt orders without delay. ' State Stock Paper received in payment at the rate of discount fixed by the Convention of Bankers, and Paper sold at Cincinnati prices, TThe highest market price paid, In Cash, for rags. jan20-6m , WM. SHEETS. iETNA INSURANCE CO., OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.'CHARTERED 1819. Cash Capital, ----- ,300,0(10. I7ISPEC1AL ATTENTION given to Insurance of Farm PropJ crty. Dwelling and Outbuildings. Insures such bindings or contents in a vorv favorable manner, for 3 or li years. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID IN CASH, and equitably adJusted. Also, insures Stores, Warehouses, Buildings or Contents, and Personal Property generally, In town or country, at rates as low as consistent 'with the hazards taken, and Inland Insurance against the Perils of Navigation. Applications can be made to C. B. Davis. Surveyor and Office Clerk, who is authorized to take aud approve risks, and do allother matters connected with the same, in my absence. WM. HENDERSON, Agent. Indianapolis, Ind. - dec9-ly milE NEW YORK WHOLESALE AND KEI TAIL DRY GOODS STOKE No. 3, Bates House, Indianapolis. W. H. GLENN. deci3-3m Proprietor.

U'DIANArOUS PLOW FACTOKV.

THE undersigned respectfully calls the attention of the farming community to bis establishment, where he is manufacturing the celebrated STEEL PLOW, of all sizes, right and left hand. StKl Corn Plows. Horse Hoes, Sub-soil Plows, Cultivators. Harrows, Shovels, Straw -Cutters, occ.. Also, GKAHAM'H. REGULATING PLOW, which took the first premium, for general purposes, at the Ohio State Fair of 1853; also, the first premium, for general purposes, over Beard & Kinex's Premium Plows, at the Marlon County (Ind.) Fair of 1854; and the first premium for the best specimen of plowing six inches deep This Plow is easilv converted into a three-horse Sod Plow, a two-horse Sod Plow, and by means of a screw to widen the rear of the mold it can be set to suit the depth of plowing, and from, a Sod to a Mellow-ground Plow. Particular attention puid to Repairing. Having In my em-: ploy a smith of six year's experience, I feci confident in saying that my work, is equal to any iu the west. Good Oak Lumber taken in exchange for work. Shop on Washington street,, nearly opposite to Little's Hotel, at the oast end of the city. Orders from a distance promptly attended to. , .. WM. M. GAUGE. " ' We, the undergigne'd, farmers, having used Graham's Regulating Plow, manufactured by Win. M. Gause, would cheerfully recommend it as being the best adapted forgeneral purposes of any now in use. ... .j Calvin Flotchor, Edward Pope, ' Willis Pruit, ' . i W. McLelland, : Ziinri Stewart. ; ., '.. febl7-3m ' M I MC HOOKS AT THE CITY BOOKhiUKfc. the Lhnuo, (unew work just out of press. Southern Harmony. Millions Glee Rook. INew Carolina Sacra. The Shawm.- (. ;-, Sacred Melodean. . Musical Gem. Mason's Juvenile Harp. Christian Psalmist.. ' Christian Minstrel. Universal Musician. 1 Boston Melodinn, 1st, 2d, and 3d vols. i ..-'- '. Mason's Sacred Harp, 1st. and 2d vols.- -' Woodburry's Youths' Song Book. All of which will be sold at the lowest cash price. " ' " ' . WEKDEN & CHAMBERLAIN, decl5 ' ' ' Third door east of Capital House. To Cabinet jrlakers. JUST received and for sale at Cincinnati prices, for cash, a large lot of Mahogany and Walnut Vaneers; also, Drawer Locks, Bed and Table Castors, Table Butts and Screws at the sign of the big padlock, No. 20 West Washington street. ,.4 ; . HENRY S. KELLOGG..- ' r J. E. LtJDLtHI A: Co., . . ; .,! SILYERAND BRASS PLATERS, INDIANAPOLIS, INI). Shop, No. 71 East Washington street, over Owen and Brothers Grocery. - . IO3 Plating done to order, with neatness and' dispatch. " , , : : J. E. LUDLUM. , : oct28-6m. . . . .. C.T.EMMONS. GOING J GOING ! GOING I WHERE ! 7-HY TO MESSENGER'S Steam Refined Confectionary, ' where we can cot the wortli of our monnv. Fresh. Cocoaunt Cakes and Cream Bonbons. Cream Fruits and Crystallized Fruits. Also all other kinds of Confectionary. -- Do not forget the place, 1 ' ". -: ' v , Yanblaricuin's Black, Meridian Street, ,' '0CtSl-tf . . , Indianapolis, Ind. , CHARLES MAYER, No. 89, West waxliincr. ton Street, Recommends to the public, his since 1H40 established Business. His stock consists iu a full and largo as--sortnient of Groceries, Produce and Provisions of all kinds; porcelain, stone, and earthenware; flour of tho very best brand; coufoits. raisens, figs, citrons, prunes, nuts of all sorts, pickles' preserves, fresh peaches and tomatoes in tin cans, surdities,, lobsters, lake fish, salmon, halibut, codfish, mackeral and herrings; whito and red French and Native wines, English uteantl porter direct from tho Customhouse, New York; a very largo aud-choice selection ofSpunish and American cigars at moder-i ate 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 and tobacco offered in anv market; snuffs and smoking tobacco, also shun-boxes and smoke-pines;' 900 doz. portemonnaies and pocket books unrivalled in style, quality and price, diroet from the manufacturer; toilet, wnsh, and shaving soap and perfumery, a very large assortment from the most celebrated perfumers. Hair, cloth, shaving, tooth, black-' ing, hand, table, liorse, stove, dust, whitewash alid bathing brushes; combs of every description; a verv large stock of pocket cutlery, penknives, razors, knives and'forks, dirks, and scissors, of tiie celebrated best English manufactories of Wottoiiholm. Wade 01 Butcher. Kodgers, ect., ect; German,, French and American pistols and guns, Colts' and Allen's five and six barrel revolvers, game bags,-shot ponchos, powder, horns and tlaskB. A very large and selected stock of German, French, English and, American toys. A fine selection of vio-, lies, guitars, flutes, fife, saccordeons, French harps, tambourines, banjoes, eel., ect. A few hundred bird cages of everv description, for canaries, red birds, mocking birds, ect., ect; also, breeding cages; German- and American slates; ladies, chil. drens, bird, market, cigar, wash, fruit, work and hinn baskets; willow cabs,, willow cradles and willow ivagons, at unusual! low prices; fine cabs, hobby horses, ect., ect; a very large stock of pine ahd cedarwaro, among which, are churns, wash tubs, foot tubs, well, horse, and water buckets, measures, flour, sugar, butter and lard tubs, ulotho-horses, towel rollers, ect., ect; but-i ter moulds and brooms. -1 keep constantly ;on hand a very largo and well selected stock of goods of every description, and have fixed prices for all my goods. A certain per ceutage, over and above tho cost 01 goous, is necessary 10 insure success in business ; this only is invariably added to the cost, and is therefore no deviation from it, m it. Purchasing at headquarters, also quick and large les, enable me to sell, especially manufactured goods, at unual low figures. My salesmen will always be found prompt d accommodating. r Bal usu Thankful lor the liberal patronage with which the public have so long favored me, I respectfully solicit a continuance of their favor., ., , , . Respectfully, , '" ' CHARLES MAYER, ; ' '.' ' No. 29 Washington street. 'i ... ,. , Five doors east of the Palmer House. . xuuiitiiupoiis, June 4, -ly 1 , - v . REAL ESTATE AND STOCK. OFFICE. ! M cKERNAN & MAY, 281 Washington street, Indianapolis, successors of Chapman fe McKernan, have now entered 011 uieir books over x,.iuu,uuu dollars worth of Keul Estate, for saloon commission.' Also, a large amount Railroad Stocis and Bouds. ,, . Groat Bargains being offered. Persons wishing to purchase would do well to call. . . ... -, , . .. ... , Indianapolis, Sept. 9, 1854 tf ARTIFICIAL EYES. A new importation comprising every variety of color and size uniting beauty of expression witli delicacy of motion, in unison with the Natural fc.ye inserted without tain, at my Infirmary for Diseases of the Eye, Fourth street, opposite Post Office,-Cincinnati. jel7-tf , , , . FRED. AUG. WALDO, M.D. DR. P. G. C. HUNT, DENTIST, " OFFICE on Illinois street, directly north from the Palmer House, three doors from Tousey'sCoruer. jy2'53-y - ' ' KAIL. KOAD HOUSE, ; . Corner of East and Washington street, ' ' , r Pays tlic highest market price for Wheat Oats, Corn, and all kinds of Produce, f have put up a pair of Fairbank's Patent Hay or Cattle Scales, which are as true as any scales in the County, where I can weigh Hay or Corn. Also. I keep on hand all kinds of family Groceries, which I will sell as low as any New York or Boston store in the City, or any Yankee house. , . - aul9-tf ' , JOHN WALLACE. ' .. LAWRENCE. . WM. WILKISON. !,;; Elvery and Sale Stables. v LAWKENCE & WILKISON, having formed a co-, partnership rn tho Livery business, will continue to wait on their old friends and the public in general, with everythinggenerally found in a livery stable, and will always be found on hand and ready for business between lllinois'aud Meridian streets, south of Washington. HZ3 Horses kept by the day, week, or month.LAWRKNCE te WILKISON. K. B. Persons knowing themselves indebted to either of us-, will please call and settle. r sep23-ly ' UNDERTAKING "'' WEAVER & WILLIAMS, having the exclusive right In this City Tor the sale of Fisk's Patent Metallic Burial Cases, would inform the public that we keep all sizes and pat-; terns of the nbove cases, which we can recommend for all burial purposes, vaults, or transportation. We also keep a' large assortment aud all sizes of ready made wooden Collins. 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 anuinher 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. 8. Telegraphic dispatches punctually attended to. ' '. ' ! Warerooms, Washington street, six doors west, of the Bates' -House. , ' '. ' WEAVER & WILLIAMS. Indianapolis, April 22, 185J ly - BOOTS AND SHOES AT WHOLESALE. rpHE SUBSCRIBERS have opened a Wholesale Boot axd 1 Shoe Store, on Washington street, 3 doors East rr f. f M.,..J. tl.,11 1 !..:.. , 1 111' cnnice stock 01 goods, which win-he disposed 01 at the r nv lowest rates. Brushes of all descriptions, sizes and qualities. Feather: Dusters, Painters Dusters, Shoe Blacking, &c, constantly on hand, for sale, on the most reasonable .terms. Prime lot of ' fancy Shoe Brushes, new style. uThe Trade," both in the'eity and country, are respectfully invited to call and see forlhemselves. . STODDARD & MAYHEW, . jJ Jel7-tf ' Washington St., 2 doors east of Masonic Hall, Savings Bank, South Meridian Street, opposite the Post Ottice. ' Open Daily from 7 A. M. to 12 M; from 1 to 6 P. M., and on Monday and Saturday evenings to 8 o'clock. ' Interest allowed on all sinus of $1 and over, from 4 to 6 per . cent. Any amount recoived on deposite of one dime and over. ' Allare invited to the Benefits of a Savings Institution. - ,, WM. ROBSON. ' ' Indianapolis, June 23, 1854. . , ; . juue24-tf, ' , FyiNC PIPE. Just received and for sale, a large assort-) jfj ment of Zinc Piping of all sizes, suitable for Chain Pump, W ell and Cistern Pumps, ore, at No. 20 West Washington st. sep6 HENRY S. KELLOGG. v. .'i.towiiii in, 11, uiiu iiio now receiving a large anu DR. JTOHNSON, Dentist, Office and resEiCidence, rennsyivania street, one-halt squure north of Washington, opposite Mrs. Ferguson's Boarding . .lnariioj j uny r . jutljNh 1 u, D. JJ, B. VENETIAN BLINDS, ' MABK iNJI RKPAIRED, i , . Second door North of Plaining mill, on Alabama st. J, BARK. nov25-3ia . , mO SPOHTSMEIV AXD OTHEKS.-The sub I scriber has juat received & spifitdid iissortment of 8hot Guns, of all jrrades, 0n$Minr of sinpkvand double barrels; also. Game Biipus, Shot Belts, Powder Flasks and Horns, Gun Wadding, Cups, Shot, &c. All of which I will soil cheap at hn1t5i.A nrwl rrt:iil. nt thn io-n rf thrt Riv Pallrtlr N'.t tM West Witshingtonrtrcet. Indianapolis, Ind. janl3 ' HENRY S. "KELLOGG. 7-AI,TF-l j KAMSAV, Plumber- Shop on 1 tits south-west Diagonal, between Illinois and Tennes see ,nreets,has on hand and will furnish Lead Pipe. Sheet Lead, Water Closets, hot, cold and shower Baths of all descriptions. rumps for wells, cisterns, hot, cold, liqutd all kinds 01 worK done in Lead Pipe and Sheet Lead, iu a workmanlike manner and on favorable terms. janG-3m

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