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' ATIORNEZ AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
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THE DAILY MORNING POST.
£yiaf«>2 end ’ Morning, {Sunday excelled.
BV OILL3IUHK * JIOSTQOIIIKaY.
acxra-wxsr wk«« ot wood &«tr> rmn btusxts.
. f .X9>4SBMa,r-fif* Dollars n-yvar. fWetly to
Wvauc*. Six Dollars will lirrariahirb* required if not paid
***3? TWO c*x»—&* -»l« at the counter in the
Office, andby the yewnJßoya.
THIS SATURDAY MORNING POST
■ PpuMHbad from th.sano offlcr, on a largo blanket alio
bwL.tTWO DOLLARS. je«. In airanea. 81nglo coplea
-”jJ»^Nopaper Trill be dlaoonUnned nnleesat theaiaae.
- onof tbe Prcprietom,) unUl all arrearagee ore paid.
No attention will be paid to any order unless aceom
umied by the money; or satisfactory reference in this city.
' Connected with the Establishment of the Morning Post
. tom of the'torgest Job Printing Offiea in the city, where all
kindt of work, is done cm (he shortest notice, end oast reason
aUetsmu.
PROFESSIONAL cards.
Robti Ci 0» Sprbni.
Attorney and counsellor at law—office, No.
Fourth street. Pittsburgh,. Pa. decllAy
• Jatnea A. Loi?rie«
A CTORNEY AT LAW—Office, Fourth street, Pittsburgh,
between Smlthfielif street and Cherry alley. I’deciUly
JOHN UARTOS,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Office) corner Fifth" and Grant ate.,
jaS:ly3) prtTSßPnog..rx.
Thomas ISe&na,
Attorney at law and solicitor in <jhancery.
Office, next door to the Post Office, Steubenville, Ohio.
myt L
8* P. Ron,
ATTORNEY AT LAW—No. 109 Fourth street, Pittsburgh,
Pa, fourth door below Mr. Rody Patterson’s Livery
Etable. je2B
C. Orlando Loomis,
ATTORNEY AT LAW—Office, Fourth street, above Wood.
Jy-Ly •
Thomas hi* Marshall,
ATTORNEY AT LAW—oSice, Lowrie’s Buiidiogr, Fourth
street jan7;ly
K. B« Carnahan,
ATTORNEY AT LAW—Office on Fourth street, between
Cherry alley and Grant street je2:y
J, N. M’Clowry,
Attorney and counsellor at law—oar* in
Bakewoll’a Buildings, on Grant street- je2
D. 11. Hfixcn,
ATTORNEY AT LAW—No. 127 Fourth street, above and
near Bmithfield. mar27:y
ALDERMAN OF THIRD WARD.
OFFICE CORNER OF GRANT AND FIFTH STREETS,
(formerly occupied by Alderman Lewis,) where all bu
siness pertaining to the office of Alderman and Justice of
the Peace will bo promptly attended to. fcbl:3m
X. Uuckraaitor, Al
(\FFICK, Grant street, between Fourth st add Diamond
r alley. Couveyauciog of all kinds done with the great
-e-t rare and Ivgal accuracy. Titles to Real Estate ex
aanned, Ac. j&3tg
E. Nealt Alderman.
"XT'O.OITHIRD Svreet, between Wood ami Market streets,
J vl Pittsburgh. Collections promptly mode. Bonds, Mort*
fr»«y<»«L and other cTitjngs drawn with neatness and accu
racy/
-,-„ ni A.tiLi» tiURUEON DENTIST. (sno
cessor to Q. W. Biddle,) X 0.144 SMlTH
field street.
>x .1 i T £3* Office hours, from Bto 1 o’clock, and
rora 2 to t o’clock fehl6:ly
J.SCOTT, DENTIST, Fourthetreet, five doors
weal of Ma^fet.
Omci Hocr.3 From nine A. M. to fire
,M. :dec2o:y
BUSINESS CARDS.
W. HMU>TIXE.
W. fIERSTIiVE A CO..
COMMISSION AND FOBWABBING BESCIIAfiTS,
ASD
Do&lers Generally in Produce, Pittsburgh* Cin
cinnati and other manufactures, &c.
jV0.93 front streets, t>'tuxen Harktl and Ferry streets,
Pittsburgh, r^.
Liberal cash advances made on coualgnmentii. Par
ticularattention paid to forwurdlug Wentem uiorchauiiiAe.
Jteferences.— Clark A Thaw, Wm. Bagtiluy A Co., Wm. il’-
Cully A Co., F. Sellers A Co., Uays & lHa«k, iiraanor'A
Kahm, Henry Graff, Ea'l-, Win. Eichbaum, 8. It. Jotlnslon,
j E2q.,‘rhomas Bakewcil, Esq., George Ledlic, E--q., fc-ilomon
iJ Stoner, Keq.
wst. UdjUik
Wfll. BINGIiA.II & CO n
fORWARDING AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS,
Liberty street, opposite Pcr.na. ttniiromt -Drjnt
apt” PitTauu auu, Pt-
Ucury 11. Coliina,
Forwarding and commission merchant, and
Wholesale Dealer lu Cheese. Butter, Seeds, Fls»h, and
Produce gemrmUy, No. 25 WOjU SL. Pittsburgh. jiaarQ
Paul ftr Mardock,
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCTIANS, AND
STEAMBOAT AG ENTS —No. 7 Water street, CiuchmaU,
Ohio. (apl«tf
illttg & JHoorhead,
WHOLESALE GROCERS-AND PRODUCE DEALERS—
No. 2~ Wood 6trHttt, Pittsburgh. (iqySJ
Bookseller and stationer—«rika always on han
a general ossor talent of School, Miscall an eou>- and B Lank
Bocks, Printing, Post and Cap Paper, Ac., Wholesale and Re
tail, No. 104 Wood street, bidow Filth, East side, Pittsburgh,
tyj. Wanted, itags and Tanners’ Scraps. aplfcly
I. W. Chadwick,
DEALER IN RAGS AND PAPER, No. 149 Wood Street,
Pittsburgh. The highest urice in cash paid for rags,
myiuy . 1
yp-t.i»m Miii Kw, Phila. ....ws-mckrrsos, Pittsburgh
Miller & lUcketaon,
■TITTIOLESALE GROCERS, LM PORTERS OF BRANDIES,
W Wines and Segura—Nos. 17* and IT4, corner of Irwin
and Liberty etnwte, Pittsburgh. Iron, Nttils, Cotton tarns,
dtc., constantly on hand. jy2S
William Carr A Co.,
(Wat. Ci.au late af the firm of J. Psukkr A Co.)
-wTriIOLESALK GROCERS and Dealefatu Foreign Wine*
and Braodie.% Old Monongnbela and Rectified Whis
key, No. 353 Commercial Row, Liberty street, Pittsburgh,
pa. jafcy
rpHE subscribers hAto this day formed a partnership for
| tho purpose of carrying on Commuston and fbna-arci
tng, in ccnuoetioa with the Fish, Kacmt and Oil, and Pro
duce husiuww generally,under the stylnof Erotism A Rich
ABDSO.v ; warehouse No. lid Water and 150 Front streets,
formerly occupied by Uurbridge A Ingbram.
WM. 11. ENGLISH,
JAMES RICHARDSON,
JAB. J, BENNETT.
Pittsburgh, February lft, 1854:fab3
FB. DItAVO, Diamond, Pittsburgh, Pa., dealer b
• Country Produce, offers for sale a choice stodK o
Groceries, selected for family use. Spices of every variety
and the purest quality, ground at his Steam Mills. Also,
Dried Fruits, Foreign and Domestic. Produco taken in es;
change for Merchandize.
F. R. D. has procured a full assortment of Landreth’i
Warranted Garden Seeds, and iuvltes the attention of r.Q In
terested in rural affairs. J an M
W a. e.sutun.
GNGLISn * KTDHARDSON.
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANTS, ARt
Wholesale Dealers in Fish, Bacon and Oil, and PkxJuct
generally. Wa*A>mTi«p formerly ocrupledJic. Butbridge A
Inghram; No. 110 Water and 160 First street, Pittsburgh,
Penna. ' fa,i
Ooinmliiion iloase
fIIHE subscribers hare opened a house for the above pur
X pose, at No. 17 Smlthfletd street, four doors above ih»
Monongahela House. We will parch as j, or receive, ! on
cotamißsion,for'aalttjConsigiitn!iataof Flour, Bacon. Christ,
Cam, Oats, BzrUy, Flax Seed, Grass Sad, Baled Hay , tfc-
Upon which we .will make advances, or purchase at thi
best market rates for cash.
novO AT.GTIO A CQ.
Jaa« *
DEM, Ell IN aiIOCEtUEj, I'IIJOUCE, F LOU It, BACON,
Ac. r NonO,x*»rD«rJ3mUhfiel<i anil First' Rtrenui, Fitts
L'a. ■ . " nrl ?
jotia u. tvUao,....- ~ »vUpo
. 11. TQUSKJ
T. U.Toang db Co,
*'■ A' >. 39 Xm.ilhfidd strut, opposite City Ilatd,
rUKEItS Of CABINET FUiLNITUttE A3D
O-i ViHS, oj every description, Materials and wotb-
Eumsuip warranted,'anußoldat reduced prices. Care taken
In pyxing for land wn l wnter enn-™?*- ° n ' 1
laiJOttJER AND WHOLBSuiiiK DKA.LEH IN WINEr
No. 147 North Beoond street, fifth dob»
nbor a line*, east side, Philadelphia, has on band thebe?
qualities ot ?ld Brandies, Wines. Irish Whisky,
nela Whisky, Holland Gin, Cordials, -4c., on terms worth>
the Utentton of-purcfrasere and dealers.. r -. rnu‘29v'
: Heur/JA'CiijUjitQgh
"ITI'IIO&'ESAI.tI'UBOIJEKd and Commission Merchant?
•YV earner of-Perin «nd Irwin a**.. Pi>foJ-t,H?Ti
Wm. Ulgby, Jrl,
CLOTHING AND FURNUIILNG BXOIUS, Masonic Bah.
Fifth sired, Pittsburgh*- Clothing made to order, h
good style, and nt moderaterate*. enO tf'
WHOLES AXE GItOCCaS, and Dealers in Produce, Fo
- elgn Wines and Llqaors, Oil ilonoogahelaand Kect
fled Whisky, No. 291 Liberty st., Pittsburgh, l*a. \ jy29:y
__ A. Tlxudle* ;
il&fiilbfc 'WHOLESAX/E antf iletatt BAPDLE, HARNESS
VAETfIE iiul .CAKPISt UAQ mnnufae
o turer.Nd.lo6 Wood stxeet, Pittsburgh, Pa...
"' John Hi iHeUory «
'TTT’HOLESALE AND RETAIL. DEALER IN MUSIC A 1
W INSTRUMENTS, Pianos, Music, School Books anv
Stationery, No. Wood street. Ijnnl J
a. J.nio&tf
. V . HiA.QA.fiT: A AHL, * --
J llfllotili3ALE onlJUitail IK - era in SUks, Fancy am
YV Staplt DRY (HOODS) Nos. 91 Myflwt end 8 Unioi
street, PittaburKb. . _ _.- aor4
. JOSEPH CH&PH4JT,
WHOLESALE'ANJ) RETAIL DEALER IN
IMPORTED CIGARS, .
myfrfy i. . '.Ko. fc3. ftl&RgtT: STRggT. .PlTTgEffßog.
POWER A RIEUDOX)
Architectural and ornamental oarvers-
Orn&ment&J Patterns --Jar; Opting, -in «Tery style
Modellngv Des{guJng, Composition Ornaments for tb<
decoration of 3 team boats; Buildings, Ac.; 90 SMITHYLEL)
Street,' near the Post ~ " : • yl:3m
E, WHITEHOU^Ef
FANCY SILK AND WDOLEN DYER AND GLEANER
No. 7 ISABELLA* St., near the Emmet Hotel,
8. octheirt...
S. COTHBEttT 4 SON,
Real estate aid general AOEJjis^ffiiJA
-Smitftfidd-tfriztr- - • nor)
- - . X,. K- Hayward,
T\EALER in BOOTS,SHOES.TRUNKS and LEQHORJ
A-T end BRAID lIATS, ?o;*n,'r ci Market and Liberty pU
Mo.«« Pittabnrgh. I’a. ;■• je!4:y
•tott/at JOHN MTCHBtI,,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST,
jaA-yJ] Neat door*to H. hi
81 014st «“>.«»«of SmitMold «,
J»l-T
■ , WUli&i& Tborn. n ril _r
tte PTT^
Streets, where he will, as usual attend
hUHtinferoas friends. All aniclegln
pare*'-eih4 pat np- with the utmost care.
JOHN UUOVDI,
TMPterEtt OF BRANDIES, GIN* WINKS,
l lnlfliio Oa .Moiwnwbojo Whisky. ; iw£’
«mer ofamiaaeld
•twk&.Httehurgh. » P tg
JBCUBAUM.
ii. T. C. Morgan,
Co»i*artner*titp.
i. 1. DCMfUTI
j. KicilaaDsox.
C< I>. Wood,
R. A A. Ui Duncan,
/To. 43 Ccmvr of Fifth and Wood SlrteU,
02i.cc up stairs. Entrance from Fifth street. Pittsburgh,
f RESPECTFULLY announce U> tne public that he has
IV oommenced the REAL ESTATE AGENCY, in conuec
ion with Intelligence and General Collecting. He will
vlso attend to renting. Persons in want of serrants, in any
•-apacity, or those in want of places, will be supplied at short
lotice. All buHlneaa entrusted to his care promptly at
ended to. _ __
References— J. Bigbain, Esq., Eichard Cowan. Esq., W.
J. Leslie, Dr. Alex. Bl&cK, James ftlackeral, A. A. Mason,
i lafflt & Old. ...
.DATUILL AHL, JK! tf. OBAFF i.... ........ D. RtlSlNOm
Auianayy.
.y. L. cuiunxai
j. FLunno
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PUBLISHED DAILY, BY GILLHORE & MONTGOMERY, AT THE.“POST BUILDING'S. CORNER OF FIFTH AND WouD STREETS. AT *6,00 PER ANNUM, OR *5,00 WHEN PAID STRICTLY IN ADVANCE.
VOLUME XIII.
BUSINESS CARDS.
ENTERPRISE WORKS.
UO. 130 WOOD ST&23T, t IUD DOOB CILOW VmaiH AXXXT.
• Be WN c TETLEY.
IMPORTERS and manufacturers of '
/gggmag-KSTICUTLERY, SURGICAL AND DENTAL '
INSTRUMENTS, RI FLK 8, Ac. We
keep a general assortment of the above
articles constantly on hand; together
with a general variety of Fancy Hardware. Also, Guns, Pis- .
tolfl and llevoiTora, Flasks, Homs, Shot Belts, Caps, Powder, j
Lead and Bullets; Bowie, Dirk; Hunting and Pocket Knives;
Tailors and Hair Dressers’ Shears; Pocket Scissors, Ac.— i
AlsOf-Trucses and Supporters. I
Jobbing and repairing neatly executed. |
RIFLES t —We are making Rifles of every description, to
order, of the best meterial, and workmanship warranted.—
Orders received for them at Wholesale or Retail, will be till
ed with despatch. Hunting parties supplied at Wholesale
prices. raylfi
Chandeileri and Gam Fixtures.
THE subscribers are now opening at their new Warereom-
NO. 100 FIRST BTRKKT, between Wood and Smith
field, the largest assortment of CHANDELIERS, BRACK
ETS, PENDANTS, and all articles connected wit Gas Fitting,
ever offered in this market Having arrangements made
by which they will be constantly in receipt of new patterns
and varieties, they confidently invite the attention of pur
chasers to their selection. We are determined to sell as
low as any house in the West, and being practical Gas Fit
ters, can offer peculiar advantages to those desiring articles
in this line.
We continue as heretofore to fit up buildings of every de
scription for gas. water and steam.
Brass Costings of all kinds made to order promptly.
LONG, MILLER 4 CO-
No. 100 First street.
GEORGE ULKTCIiER,
FROM NEW TORS,
#/^r — x MANUFACTURER of the celebrated
“As \a \ Gossamer Ventilating Wig, Elastic
/ 1 Band Toupees, and every description
jSv4*w. 1 of Ornamental Hair, for Ladies and
S»- Gentlemen, T 9 FOURTH STREET,
Wood and Market, Pitts
jy'SßjggajgSgsfiyjjl Bletcheh’b system enables Ladies
and Gentlemen to measure their heads
w ' with accuracy.
" JSSsjjSsSr rOH WIGS.
No. 1. The round of the Head.
No. 2. From the forehead OTer tbe head to neck, No. 2.
No. 3. Frem ear to ear, over the top.
No. A. From ear to ear, round the forehead.
For Toupeos, to cover the top of the head only—a paper
pattern, the exact shape of the bald part. I uiy4
fjtw Coach and Carrt&ga Factory 1
JOHHSTOH, BROTHERS 6 CO.,
(Jcmcr of Rebecca and Belmont ttrteU, Allegheny City ,
WOULD respectfully inform their friends
the public generally, that they bare
commenced the manufacture of Carriages.
KociawayB,Duggie«,SMgh.H and
Chariots, In all Uielr T&riuus style? of finish ami proportion.
All orders will be executed with strict regard to durability
and beauty of Crush. Repairs will also be attended to on
the most reasonable terms. Using in all their work the
best Rastoru Shafts, Poles, and Wheel stuff, they feel cons
- that all who favor them with their patronage, will bo
perfectly satisfied on trial of their work.
Purchasers are requested to give us a call, before pur* ha
ting elaew;hern. ootOrly
j r. d. t. johxttos t. maqix
Klcelator Carriage Factory.
J’JhNSTON, BROTHER A Co., PRACTICAL COACH
MAIitSKS, corner of Rebecca and UelmonlFtreet?, Al:e
gheny city, Pa., have-on hand and are manufacturing an
extensive assortment of Carriages, kockaways, Buggies,
Baggage Cars, Ac., ■ made in all tlMr various eljles, wi'.b
stnet regard tu durability and beauty of tioUh, using In all
their work thabast Juuiata iron and eastern hickory. Re
palrvattendod to on the most reasonable terms. They feel
confident thatall who tn»y favor them wiih their patron
ago, will bo perfectly sati-ditid on lilal A their wora.
The Pittsburgh aud Manchester OuiniLu*es pass every fif
teen minute«duriog the day. ociUiuly
PU’TsiitjUG U Cu ACll FAC TO It \ .
M. DIOELOW MARTIN w. STKVtXH. OCC'h.iE ALBiBT
Bigelow & Co.,
Successors to e. m uiullow, 40
Diamond alley, near Wood ureel. PtUs-(SSg»>&(pagy
burgh—COACHES, CAltKl AU BS, IMIKA
TOMS, BUGGIES, and every description of.waif ■ . ■«
fancy vehicles built to order, nud finished in a manner ur
surpassed for beauty of Ue-lgij, e>gauce of finish, hßill c
workmanship, and durability of materials.
«3- All work warranted
\>dsk’pii~FL.KPl'lSG,
[»CCce*aot to t. wilcox t oo.i
("tORNEK MARKET STREET AND DIAMOND, lc^p.
J constantly on hand a full assortment of Drug?, Modi
"ines, MedicineCheste, Perfumery, and all articled pertain
ng to bis business.
Physician s' Proscriptions carefully compounded at
FLGIIIIIV6 BEOTUEHS,
(Successor* to }. Khld ft Co.)
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
Ao. 60 fW Sirrel, PiUsbi£r#h t .Fa*
Proprietors of Dr. M’Lane’s Celebrated Vermifuge, LiTer
Pills, ftc.. - jnlO
JOHN HAFT, JR.,
(Successor to Jas. M'Uuffpy.)
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
AND Dealer in PAINTS, OIL.B, DYE STUFFS, ftc., 141
Wood street, three doors below Virgin ali»*y,
aprfrmftely PITTSDUUG H.
Ft. L . ALLEN,
WHOLEHALB I>LU£S IS
Foreign Wines, Brandies, Cigars, Old Mononga
hela Byo Whisky, &c.,
ALSO, UKCTIKYINU UIbTILLER,
No. 6 wood street, Pittsburgh, pa.
WINES, Brxadies, (Jins, Cordials, Jamaica Spirit*, Bt.
OroU and New England Hum, Clarets. Champagne*,
Scotch Ale, London Urowu Stout, Irish, Scotch, Uourbou,
Old Monoogahelu Rye and Rectified Ahiaky, Apple, JVaob,
Wild Cherry and Blackberry Brandies; Imported Hhvhu*,
Regalia, and Principe Cigars; Hull-Spanl*h aud Otntnou
Cigars, all at such low pi ice* ah to enalteug • coinpe ition.
Fancy Bar Kegs and Labelled .Bottles of every style, and
demijohns of ail 1 respectfully Invite an examina
don of my stock, at No. S VV’OUD Street, Pittsburgh,
Penua. nprUily
Ren. oTai<
«-JNO. E. DOWNING, CLOTHIER,'**
HAS removed to 294 LIBERTY street, opposite Garrison
alley,and No. 3 SEVENTH, near Bmlthtx-M. wbere
the attention of his friends aud the public is invited u> the
<tock of READY-MADE GOODS always on band. Also,
Cloths, Cas3lmeres and Vestings for ordered work A full
vtsortmeni of furnishing Goods for gentlemen, Including
Hat* of all qualities, Trunks, Umbrellas, Ac., Ac. jno)
JOJIH M'CU>Skkl-~ 00RXXUU8 M'CLUSWXT.
Wholesale and Retail Clothing Merchants,
NO. 8 8 WOOD STREET
THE subscribers respectf ally Inform their old customers
and the public lu general, that they hare this day as
sociated themselves in the above business, under the firm
-m JOHN-M’CLOSKEY ft CO. They respectfully solicit a
•nareoi public patronage.
The previous business of each will be settled by them
ielv**a respectively. feb9
R LAIRD, (iote of the firm.of Cooixi ft Lajku,; ha*mg
• opened STORE NO. 0, (two doors above the oki
>t&nd,) for the purpose of carrying on the CLOTHING
dCSINESS, hopes by strict attention to business to merit a
«hare oi . the patronage of the late firm.
N. made to order In the most fashionable
'tries, and on the shortest notice —inferior to none in the
ittv. jan26:y
James. Aciilogsr,
\/TONONGAHELA PLANING AllLL—Would respectfully
Jri. inform hU friends and the publi«, that his new estab
lishment is now In full operation, and that be is prepared to
furnish Boat Cabins, and fill all oruerß for Planed Lumber,
with promptness, and at the lowest rates.
Board and Plank, planed on one or noth rides, constantly
>n hand.
Sash, Doors, and Mouldings, ol every description, made to
<rder.
Builders and Carpenters would, find It to their advantage
m give him a *»ll, as he can now rurnish them with planed
tuff suitable for every description oi work.
<W A nrnßfiM ..............JUILI CEIHWALL.
HEREON * CRISWELL,
BELL AND BRASS FOUNDERS,
X TANUFACTUBJ2KB of all kinds of BBABB WORK, LO
- COMOTIVB, BTEAM ENGINE, PLUMBERS, ftc. Al
io, Cotton Batting Manufacturers,
foundry on Rebecca street, Allegheny City.
Office and Store, No. 12 Market street, Pittsburgh.
OLD BRASS and COPPER taken in exchange for work,
it cash paid. Orders left at the foundry or Offlce, will be
promptly attended to.
JOSEPH T. LOWRY,
M. GRAFF * CO.,
Western Foundry, No. 124 Wood street,
PirrsuoaoH, pa.,
IXANTJFAGTC&ERS OF COOKING STOVES, Coal and
JJL Wood Stoves, Parlor Stoves, Ilollow Ware, Plain and
o'ancy Grates, Plain and Fancy Fender*,Sad and Dog Irons,
Sugar Kettles, Tea Kettles, Wagon Boxes, &c. [ ja&lyg
• 1 Auiiln Loomiif
REAL ESTATE AGENT, Merchandise, Stock, and Bill
Broker, Office, No. 92 Fourth Street, (above Wood.) The
fubscriberhavicig opened an office at the above plaee, for the
ourpose of negotiating Loans, Bills, Bonds, Mortgages, and
»il other Infltmmente for the security of Money, and for the
jurcnafle and .Bale of Stocks. Will alto give prompt and
jarticnlax.attention to buying, selling, renting of and leas*
□g lleul Eatate. (Jy7j AUSTIN LOOM 18.
Scbaehin&n A H&unlelxiy
f ITHOGItAPRKRS—Third street, opposite the Post-office,
I 1 Pittsburgh. Maps, Landscapes, BUI Heads, Show Bills,
.Abels, Architectural and Machine Drawings, Business and
Plaiting Cards, Engraved or Drawn, on Stone, Printed
a Colors, Gold, Bronze, or Black,in the most approved style,
,od at the most reasonable prices. octls:ly
£HGLISH AND CLASSICAL SEMINARY.
W. T. MCDONALD, M. A., Peincipal.
rQB pext session of the Institution will commence on
•MONDAY, thesth of September next, at the room cox
ier of Ferry and liberty streets, lately occupied by the
lesers. Feeder.
Refertnct* —Hon. A- W. Loomis, 0. Knap, Jr., 8. F. Ton
ohorst, R. Miller. Jr. auir‘25 _
JACOB itI*COI*t»ISTER,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CIGAR MANUFACTURER
AOT DXALXE m ALL KINDS OP
Tobacco* Snuff* and Cigars,
US Fifth sL, Pittsburgh,
yy. Keeps constantly on -hand a large supply of all the
■aribmr brands of 7mpurted Cigars. i» 3: 3
Walter P. Marehall, ~ ~
rMPOlWEßnnd'Demlel: 1° French end AmericanPeper
' n«t)BTOtn«- ' <j
—barbamoser, .
A fitdUNo. 76 Third street,
Kltebnißli; and east sideof the Diamond, Allegheny,
iril&fipi-
r-*RSR WALNUT BOOK ware-
Li room. IdeclZ) T. B. YOUNG & CO.
BUSINESS CARDS.
Real estate and contracting agent, no. 2,
IRWIN Street, Pittsburgh, has for sale, as follows:
180 acres of land in Ccder count;, lowa, 16 miles from Mus
catine, on the main road to Marion, and 8 miles from Tip*
ton, 0 miles from two Railroad depots; 90 acres is under
cultivation, a good Frame House, Frame Barn and Grana
ries, a good bearing Apple Orchard. The farm is well
watered, high, dry, good land, In a very healthy county.
A very great bargain can be bad of this farm for prompt
pay. Enquire as above, or of Mr. John Muon, on the pre
mises.
Also, 8 acres of land, with a large Steam Saw Mill, now
In successful operation; 8 Frame Dwellings, Barn, Black
smith Shop and Tools, Boat Scaffold, Work Shop, Ac., situ
ate on the bank of the Allegheny river, at Miller’s Eddy,
Armstrong county, Pa Enquire as above, or Of Mr. L.
Munn, on the premises.
I also want to purchase 5 to 800,000 feet, B. M., of good
White Oak Plank. 8 Inches thick, 8 or 16 feet long, 7 to 16
inches wide, part to be delivered In October next and part
in April, 1855. Enquire as above.
Also, foreale, all the Beds, Furniture, and every thing of
the fitting out of a large Hotel, in the city of Pittsburgh,
now doing a very i irge business. Two to five yearn of tbo
lease of the house con also be had, and Immediate possession
if required. Enquire as above. jes .
WM. A. M’CLUKG,
DEALER IN ,
Fine Teas, Choice Family Orocoriti&aiLd Wilio^r
CORNER OF WOO£ 6 AND SIXTH STS.,
PITTSBURGH, PA. .
IS now receiving a large assortment of FRESHiGOOBS.
in addition to hin already extensive stock, porchaaeo
from first hands in the Eastern markets, which, will be sold
at the lowest market prices.
49* Hotels, Steamboats, and families, baying by th*
quantity, supplied at wholesale rates.
43“* Goods delivered in the city tree of cbarce. nep2l
PITTSBURGH RIDING SCHOOL,
ROBERT H. PATTERSON* Proprietor,
COIINKa Ob' DIAMO.'D STKEUr ANBOUiiitKY ALLEY.
FpMH satacriber •«■«•*= jw.-tfulty announces to the Ladies and
JL Gentlemen of Pittsburgh, that be has recently erected
a HIDING SCHOOL, which, io point of site, commodlous
ness and adaptation, uodeninbly excels any similar estab
lishment la the l;nlt»*d States Its locution is accessible
from all parte of the city, while its high and airy situation
renders it especially suited to the promotion of health, by
thi« most agreeable exercise. The Horses are docile and
well trained, and the proprietor pledges hrmspir that no
painu or expense will be spared to mske this establishment
the first in the confidence of th» public. oeWTctf
Copartner alii |)«
ri'tHE FUbscribers hereby inform their friends and the
public that they bur -< associated themselves together,
under tlie firm of IVJI. YOUNOr»')N A CO., for the purpose
of curry itnr on the l’A INTINU IIUdINKSS, in all its branch
es ; and ho|w», by strict Attention to business, to merit a
share ot puMic patro ■ as**. Lettering <iuJ Graining done
for the tr*de on te:\M-nai<t j te'ms. Shop on Seveuth street,
opposite the N> j'luue hugine Liou^c,
wm vouxasGN,
DA NIKI. YuUNOHON.
rjMIK luiern>t of Mr. Jull.N ATWELL In our basinets
1. rrnscH from ll.i« date by Our business, as
*V HOLES A LE 0 ROCK US, v. ill b-a contioaod by the remain*
leg partner* under tin* firm of
UAGALKY, COSGRAYE & CO-,
No?. lf> end 20 Wood .“trrHt, Pittsburgh.
BAG ALKY. WOOUYVj(4iD 4 00.,
N>. 221 Market street, rfiilndrlphia.
WM. BAOALKY * CO.
Pitt.«bar7h. December Ifltb, lAf4—jdeciid
Til AYE sold myintarest in th« business of T<ong, Millar
A Co., to fi. A. who, with John Phillips, will con
tinue at tin* old stand, i'o. 109 Front street. I cordially
recommend the new linn u> the patronage of tay friamK ’
Pittsburgh, July W. 1*54. I*. 11. MILLEIL
8. k. 105 U
S. A. LONG «fc CO.,
BET I. AND IIKASS AND OA3 FITTERS.
i;.< tb.-ir r>( G!ui.i.u-li'rs, UraukKi*,
P»nn2u*jt«. and other {liluie*. UV til up bongos with On:
nod Stf.-ui). tnakn brass Ca-Tiur* of ml kinds to rrd?>r, fur
til-h iL'ulir.id I'uiup* and Tank Fitting*, sod keop And*
AUrill.-n Mrtnl on band. j«-Jl
Sliver manufactory.
SI'OONP. FI'MIKS, KMBI.EMS. «r.— KiM’CTl'•* u» Pp.tCkS.
ovrmt; to superior funhtic* lu manufacturing my owe
work, wo arr no* Mdi’.ng n* lenst 10 per n*ni. lower tbaa
tbe h\«i.tii r-it!."'. or M: work i< warrant'd.
Suriiny r—We maaufor* £p(>oaA of tbe
Briti.-h i-t*-rli:ii r quaii'y.
Watches «r.it V» atrh r- p-Uring <'<>nlinni , d, with evfry fa*
rili’.y and reu*-w»i determination to glee entire *»tl*f-*etion
to cuaiotuers, l*o'h as t» prior and th* superior quality of
tin? work- W. IV. WILSON,.
WntrSmaker and J«*wellt"t,
oot!4 «v.rn»*r *;f Market and Fourth street*.
Stcfiinboat FurnUnre and Cliaira.
Wli hare on hand nnd nr* mh«*ATifW mnnufaetn
y\_ rlrut STE A 51 11 OA T CABIN FCUMTUHK AND
Jv4 CH A I US. of ®v«ry description, vis :
*1 * EjUnririon I>iui ng T*bL*«;
t»o Bur do;
Ladle* Cabin Chairs of various s’ylc*;
Oriit.-*. do do do;
State Ur-tu do d»> do;
Do TnIKU ft.u;;
Tete a Tide* ; ?*-•(>.«;
Divnns; Centre Tables*, ~
WwhStands; Card d>;
Water do; Trn)'f, 4r., ir.
Ma’-rial and workmanship warrant®'!, and prDua sail?*
factory. T. IL YuUNll A CO.,
Jy2B Jmi.hfiidd «*..oppf»;tteCitv liotel.
SUf IC E.
DALYS STOCKING MANUFACTORY,
JV->. _*) t\fl\ r‘> rfl, fir*' ■■ er Ji'r olr.'l-i Marld strtt.l,
IMTi'-IUD-U !, I*A
Airill.i.K WILL U> f. und On* lavgr-et aoJ Wat assorted
>'> •!. II )'IK!IY erer eff-r-.! ! r sale in this city.
Pu , "' hn«. :» will ntid it {■' t’ l '* rnd to roll at this t*s
tsblisiuner.i m J entmin* l for themselves; it D all I n®»-d to
insure il,. ir rn«tr.in. C. DALY.
N. II Hoia-mber ths Cnr\r CoBrtEA.
! f-bl:y C. P.
ctiCunAJv rtkuisro.
( IHKAP CARPET WAUKH.H’SK. A*o. f>2 Third ttrrri,
V.' near Sf irk't would rv«pi-«'i fall v inform ihrir frieods
nnd t)ji* public gi*n»*rnlly, that ih**v hiiv* c«»w in "for# their
coiupMr. FAI.I. STUCK, cou*>i<tng nf CARPETS nf pviwy
d*»A-:rif>ll-.n. from the Royal Yd vet nnd Ura?*«l*, to the com
mon t ucrain. Ifompund ITij. Ffonr (.>:! Cloth, fro in one
10 yards wide, n**w d»-«b;OH »nd very rich. Co*»a and
Canton Mulling. Dni_*gt>t.’*, Rugs. Mats Stnlr Rods Window
SlmlcsAc. P**rw>n» in want are tovlto-J to call nod exam
ine th»*ir Steamboats. Hotuls, and Residences farn*
i.-bed i n tint moot reasonable terms.
smull profits and quick Sales.”*!?®.
TERMS CAM! ONLY.
TMIE OLD PRTNTI.NO ESTABLISHMENT, (late John
ston A Stockton.) and Blank Book and Stationery
Warehouse, Is prepare! to execute every style of Legal,
Cominnrdni, Canr.l anil Strain boat Job Printing anil Rook
Blodlo-j, ant! furnish every article in the Blank Book, Paper
and Stationery line, ut the shortest notice and on tho most
reasonable terms.
Blank B**»k nod Stationery Warebons*. Printing Office
and Book Bindery, corner of Market nod Sucond sts. (novl6
Depot ol Ijongworth A 7.lrom«rman 1 i Ca-
Inwba Wines and Brandy.
TMIE undersigned hu« received and offers for sale, at Cm
, anjuifi itricrs, a large quantity of Ixnfworth A Zimmer
man’s motce aua wnrl-i-reuowned Sparkling, Dry and La*
dies’ Sweet Catawba Wines. Such ns may destre to procqre
an excellent article nf Native Wine, (the pure juice of the
prup«,) will find my establishment the place for the gratifi
cation or their desires. The Catawba Brandy, distilled from
the genuine Grape, is declared hr many excellent judges,
equal in Cuvor to the beet Imported Cognac.
JOHN IL. MELLOIt, Sl "Wood strwet, Pittsburgh, will
publish on the 15th August, 1854, the well known
series of Almanacs (for 18551 calculated by Sanford C. Hill,
K.-*q., and for many years published bv Me. Luke Loomis, of
this city, under the nnme of ‘•Loomis' Almanacs.” The
series will consist of—
HILL’S PITTSBURGH ALMANAC,
HILI/S MAGAZINE ALMANAC.
HILL’S AMERICAN FARMERS* ALMANAC.
It Is only necessary to say, that the religious, moral and
useful character of Mr. llUl’s Almanacs will he maintained
in the above series, for 1855.
Printers and oth«r9 are hereby cautioned against
infringing on the copyright of the above Almanacs.
Th-y will be for sale nt all the Bookstores, by the grow
or tuzen, and by
al4 JOHN 11. MRLLOR, 81 Woe' street.
CIIARLOTTK PLUME, No. 118 Wood stree’, is just re
ceivini: the following new i'iano fortes, with and with
out the J’oli&ti attachment:
One elegant carved Louis XIV style Grand Action 7 oo
tave Piano.
On# extra carved Barpentiup, pearl keys, 7 octave Plano.
Two full carved, semi grand, 7 octave Pianos,
Two plain Rosewood 0% “ “
One do do 6)4 “ “
Three do do “ «
Two double round corner Rosewood G}£ octavo ri&nos.“!T
One rouud corner finished back und fsont 7 octave Piano.
A further arrival is expected in about two week®. (nu'£)
JOHN A. O'BRIEN, 07 SMITIIFIELD STREET, between
Fourth and Diamond alley. Money loaned on Gold and
Silver Plate, Diamonds, Gold und Silver Watches, Jewelry,
Musical Instruments, Ouns and Pistols, Feather Beds, Fur
niture, and all kinds of articles—for any length of time
agreed on. Charges for storage considerably lower thus
heretofore. Private entrance through the hall door. All
bu6inee» transactions strictly confidential.
Forfeited pledges sold immediately after being ou,t of
date, unless redeemed. BargalnsofGold anil Silver Watch
es, Jewelry, Ac., always on luind. aprlo:6m
NE seKD STOltEi
JAMES WARDROP,
OFFER? for sale CANARY BIRDS of the most Improved
breed, being very hardy, and fine singers. Bird Seeds
—Canary,Hemp, Mlllet,R6De and mixed Seed. Bouquets
will be furnished composed of the finest FLOWERS, vis:
Buds, Heliotropes, Ac. Evcrgr*enfl(ln pots)
forChri-dmas Trees, from the Seed and Horticultural Store,
No. 49 Fifth M., near Wood. • decSO
THE subscriber havinc ttm exclusive risbt to manufac
ture and sell SWEENEY’S .HOT AIR AND SMOKE
CONSUMING FURNACE, Is prepared to receive arders,and
contract for beatinc buildings with the most economical
Furnace now in use. The attention of those interested in
solicited. Any iolOrmiiUon can be had of A. BRADLEY,
Nos. 2 and 4 Wood street, or of J. BA TIN DOLLAR,
dec24:tf j Iron City Stove Warehouse, No. 134 Wood st.
\4'VJWv It I® True!
THAT PICTURES. f superior excellence any
be obtaincwl at CARGO’S New Dagaerrean Galle
-SMhSasy ry, No 76 Fourth street, at prices varying from
One to Twenty Dollars. All work warranted to
please. Children taken In a few seconds. Call and examine
npecimcns of the various styles. Rooms open day and evo*
nlng, feblff
w. a, siutu.... j. a. ntmini
..rtW.—W. Vi'. UAIE
Smith, Blair & Hunter,
(Lite Smith A Sinclair,)
w H n L E S 1L K OIIOCGBS,
PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND DEALERS In all kinds of Pittsburgir-MsWotte
tores, 122 Second and 151 First street, Pittsbnegh,
Penno. feb9
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PITTSBURGH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 1855.
David Mu mi,
rs<3. rniLUP9
Ilradly dt Co.,
W. 8, Haven
D. FICKEISEN,
No. IS7 Liberty street.
Illll'a Almanacs for 1855
A New Arrival of Pianos.
Lioa.li Office.
Consume the Smoke*
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BUSINESS CARDS.
Notice*
THE late firm of JONES * QUIGQ. having been dissolved
by the death of JohnTVQaigg, on the 27th Inst., the
bosioevs of eaid firm will be setthid by tjia undmlgnod, at
their office, corner of Roas and First streets.
ISAAC JONES, Surviving Partner.
Pittsburgh, Septembux<3o,lBs4—[oct2:y
ls&ftc Joaei,
Tk/TANpFACTUREB ot Spring and Blister'Steel, Plough
IYI glib steel, steel Plough Wings, Coach and Elipric
Springs, Brass Nut Taper, half patent, Screw, Mail and
Hammered Iron Axles,—earner of Ross and First streets,
Pittsburgh, Pa. • oct&ly
ZSIAO JOKES -
0. B. Eogera Co ,
MANUFACTURERS Of : ROtfKß3’patent Improred Steel
Cultivator ieetlu OjHce corner Ross and Flrstetreets.
oct2ly " _'
B|>«ptncleg.
IN TUB MOST voidable triumphs of science und art, the
invention of Spectacles rank* ■with the highest. The
experienced Optician overcomes the advances of nature,
and comers upon tbtfaged-slghted the inestimable advan
tage of retaining th&nablest of his senses. Yet great injury
is constantly resalting to thousands from Ignorance on the
part of renders, or of those who venture to choose for thorn
selves.
Tittie are many requisites attending the selection of
Glasses. The purity of finish of the g ass; its proper con
vexity; the best form and adjustment of the frame, so ns
to preserve the parallelism with tho uye for distant vision
or for near vis,on, to throw the plane of eachgiass tit right
angles to the axis of vision for -ach eye; to bring the ex
act centre of each glass precisely opposite the pupil; to
havothe position or the glasses perfect, both horlronully
and vertically, Ae., Ac.
. from long experience In fitting glasses, united with n
perfect knowledge of the structure of the eye, we can
promise scientific accuracy, and thus aid much in the pro*
eervation of the eye. -
Gold, Silver and Steel Spectacles, carefully selected of tbo
tal qualities, for saio.- Also, glasses fitted, 4c.
W. Wl WILSON, Practical Optician,
febfi CT Market street, corner of Fourth.
TOWARD E. uil.l^., .......L.UABCt-S R. OOLLIOAT
Hill 6 Holliday,
PRODUCE, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER
CHANTS, .EvansvilU, la—Strict attention paid to all
consignment* fbr sale of Floor, Produce, Ac. Orders for
the purchase of Produce solicited and promptly attended to.
Qooua for re-ehipmeot'forwarded with despatch. [octQ:6p,
3. a. Jditts j. c. uuoaxß.
JOBTEB & BUCHER.
IRON FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS,
Ptniixytvajtia RaQroccdj foot of Third it., HarrUbvrgt Pa.
HAVING increased our Machinery, which is now of the
most improved order, and having added many facili
ties for dispatching work, we are now manufacturing First
Class
STBABI ENGINES,
FOR FURNACES AND ROLLING MILLS,
Blowing Cylinders, Boilers, Furnace, Bolling,
SAW ANDUIUST MILL MACHINERY k OABTINO9,
Qaa and Water Pipes, Ilydran to, llatort*, Lamp Post?, Hitch-
Inr Peats, Oolamns, Girders, Shafting,'Haugen,
Brackets, Cellar Grates, Bathing Tuba, gpoute,
Railing , Verandah? and Ornamental Catling».
W« pay particular attention to the manufacture and con
structionof Cast Iron
Fronts for Houses and Stores.
Having so ftxtranre assortment of beautiful Carved Pat
tern* of the most approved architectural order, our great
facilities fur manufacturing ami shipping enable ua to com
pete with our cities.
Parties erecting Furnaces or tolling .Mills, Ml!! Owners
and Mill-Wrighta, will find li much to their advantage tn
call and examine our extensive stock of Patterns before
building.
iron And brass castings,
Of wvery description; Smith Work, Pattern Maklui, Fur
pace nod Forge Tuyeres, furnished to order. {my 12ty
China Hell,
MARKET STREET, BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH.
IdO crates of QURENSW T ARJI, of his Fall importa
tion. n-w receiving, to which we invite the attention of ;b*-
O'uut ry and city trade. Hiring some dozen different p.t
t.*t ti- f Tt a ito fwl confident of suiting all tn't-**;
DDiciiit which may be found white Iron stone, gold band.
Sold acredl, blphlk, plan*purple, brown and green. Al
so, a hunUsom>igreen eorigand white linitaiiun sion-r, wM.-h
can b- n<dd muoh below the real stone ware.
COMMON VVARil—Our stock of Common Tea/*, Plate*,
I’nihes, Itakrrp, Najplen, Bowls, Pitcher*, and every article
lu t’ir- line, is large* and eelected for the city and nruutrv
tred-.
OI.AiS WAHU-rHaving a large and well pclocfpd r'tork
o: ‘<l*.?* «n band, We will sell at factory price*, mTimr the
oerv-hant tUe trouble of making a separate bill. All w
bh;i U a c*nll, and we fod confident of pleasing.
, JOHN J. O'LEARY.
Boots and Mines, Wholesale ami lUtill
-JAMES 8.U138,
BB Market, and 6 Onion street, third doer from tbo
1 v Market 11 would oil the attention or hia friends,
aud the public generally, to the fact, ifcnt ho has now on
hand tb* largest arid b«JSt s»dccted stock of iRiOfS AND
Bll<>j->, in all tbeir varieties, worn by ladireand
of Phil .elpLia, New York and Uoatun, a».d which,ho tru?t>,
canno .ml to please ail.
H»s prices are very much reduced, and ho sells Ladies'
Getter* at from $1,12 t 052.60; GenUetneu’s Hoops, from
to sti; aim excellent Gentlemen's Gaiters, and Youths and
Children's wear, at extraordinary low prices.
lie also coutluuss to manufa'-ture, a* heretofore, all de
scriptions of LADIES AND GENTLEMEN’S BGGTS AND
SiluES, of tbo best quality and the latest sty !e, r| i of which
tr warrant* Nor should be overlooked his very large ns
M/rtmeut of Oum Bandals, Overshoes and Uoia, for Ladies,
Gentlemen and Children. Erery person who favors him
with their patrouage will bo fairly dealt w»th. jan£>
Mew Paper Hangings.
NO. 86 WooD STREET.
IJUNB FRENCH AND AMERICAN PARLOR PAL’lilld,
X* Panel lo gold, oak and marole;
Hall Papere, of various styles;
Fig'daod Plain Papers, fur diniug rooms and chambers;
Cheap nnd low priced Wall Papon*.
Borders, Ceilings, Figures, Window Shades.
A large and complete assortment of the shore, selected
for the season, will be sold at the uaq&l low prices.
oct3 WALTER P. MARSHALL.
.t>. acisiNoxii.
GrafT, itetatnger 4c. Graff,
WESTERN FuUNDRi, No. 124 Wood street.—Manu
facturerfi of Cookiug Stores, Coal and IVood Stores,
Parlor Stores, Hollow Wore, Plata and Fancy Grates, Plain
and Fancy Fenders, Sad and Dog Irons, Portable Forger*,
Sugar Kettles, Tea Kettles, Stove Kettles, Wagou Boxes,
Ac. Ac. rail
\V to* IIT Talcott & CO.,
1 eUOCtb»OUS TO T. XX3.VCDT, J 8.., * Co.,]
MAKUFAUTUUKKSOFOILr AND MAHOGANY LOOK
-INQ GLASSES, Portrait and Picture Frames, Ac , and
dealers In Imported and Domeeilc Fancy Goods, No. 02, cv>r»
ner of Wood aod Fourth streets, Pituourgb. octl'alw
A Caid
HAVING iratd my Interest in the firm of T. KENNEDY,
JR., A CO., to William 11. Talcott, who, with a.g.
Henry, will coutinue the Looking Glass and Variety Bush
ness at the old stand, corner of Wood and Fourth suw-u,
under tho style of Wo. U. Talcott a Co. I confidently re
commend them to my former rustomera, as every way
qualified to give entire satisfaction.
All persons haviug demands against me, and all indebted
to me, will pleaae uoke arfearly settlement.
ocil2 T. KENNEDY, JR.
Cabinet Furniture Warehouse.
Hi B. YuUnU A Co. r Cabinet Furniture and Cfiair Min-
X • nfacturert, Nos. 33 and 40 Smithiluld street, opposite
City Hotel, would respectfully remind their old friends and
customers, and those about to purchase anything in their
lln<* of business, that they are constantly manufacturing
every description ft fashionable Parlor and Chamber Fur
niture, warranted in material and workmanship, and sold
on reasonable terms, Care taken in packing for land or
water carriage
Steamboat Cabin Furniture and Choirs on hand and made
to order, os usual.
Those interested in furnishing boats will find it to their
advantage to give us a call, as we give every attention to
the manufacture of work best adapted to their one. | hu.ll
BOUTS AND SIIOBS,
WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL.
JAMJ& ROBB has fitted up iu splendid stylo hia store,
No. 89 Market street, and No G Union street, between
Fifth street and the Diamond, and has now completed Uis
Spring stock of BOOTS,SHOES, SLIPPERS,OAITKKS, ice.,
and Palin Leaf, Peddl, Dustiu and Braid HATS, to wbteh he
Invites the attention of all purchasers, whether at whole
sale or retail.
This stock is one of the largest ever opened in this city,
and embraces everything worn by thol&diea of Philadelphia
and New York, and he trusts cannot fail to pleano all.
Great care has been given In selecting the choicest goods;
all of which be warrants.
He also continues to manufacture, as heretofore, all de
scriptions ol Boots and Shoes,'and from this long experience
ol over twenty years in business in this city, is, ho trusts,
a sufficient guarantee that those wuo favor him with their
custom, will be fairly dealt with. oprlihtf
Seminary for Boys.
Suulh-iotil u/r. of Fifth und Gfant lli., opposite Court HoieZZT
fj'UE Fall dessiouof this School will commence
X HA Y, {September 4th, and the duties of instruction will
be resumed by Messrs. GRIGGB and AI'DONALDf
There are ten successive mouths In tho Academic year.
Tuition la $12,50 per quarter. ---"C
The number of pupils is limited, and boys are admitted
In the order of applications which may ba made oner
Augut.l 3oih, at 5* Liberty street, Or at bchool, or by letter
dropj/ed in Post ufilce. auU:ow*
\V« B. BGAIFU,
THIRST STREEJ, BETWEEN WOOD AND MARKET
Jj 3TIt2ErS, PITTSBURGH, PA., builds FYancls’ Patent
Metallic Liw Boati-, of Galvanized Iron ;
Copper and Sheet Iron Work, Cooking Stoves for Steamboats
uud Hotel*, Toruible Forges, Forged Iron Work, Large
Bolts for Rxidgeß, Cork life Preservers, the best and
obeapest kiud. Steamboat wotk attended to. [rayd6.y
WE arc receiving from New York and Philadelphia,
380 HALF CHESTS TEA,
comprising Young HysoD, Imperial, Gunpowder, Oolong,
Sonchong, and English Breakfast, all of which have been
carefully selected, and will be sold os usual.
X JAYNES, Pekin Tea Store,
jy2l No. 38 Fifth street.
J BOOTS AND SHOES.—Those who wiuh to get a
neat and well-fittiug
BOOT. SHOE or GAITER,
will calf at - M’LAUG H LIN’S,
jj!B 95 Fourth street.
GRAFF, REISINGER A GRAFF,
Manufacturers of coal and wood cooking
STOVES, Parlor add Healing Stoves, Grate Froate,
Fenders, Wagon Boxes Ac. Warehouse No. 124 WOOD
Street, above Fifth, Pittsburgh, Fa. jy24
STOCKING FAC TORY,
HO. 24 FIFTH STREET,
Sign of THE OLD STAND.
TTfILLIAM OALY has returned from the Hanufactor-
W Ing Hosiery Districts of Europe, where he has pur
chased, for cash, a very extensive and well assorted stock of
the best descriptions only of Stockings, Socks, Undershirt*,
Drawers, Gloves’; also, new style o_f Children’s and Misses’
Fancy StockingSj togethWwitn Ma domestic stock of Pitts
burgh Manufactured Hosiery. He will sell by wholesale or
retail at New York Importers’ prices.
WILLIAM DALY A CO--
Remember the place-#©. 24> Sign of THE OLD STANDI
ny23 ■ : - • • -i 11
spring style Hats.
WK-WOUtiO INVITE,our friends and the public
JgS generally ; tD.cali ;antf examine our new and be&Utifal
style of OorrugiteijHot& are senftig low
for casH. Also, oar Celestial Cap, which la acknowledged
to be the neatest and hs»t Cap of the season.
feblT f. WILSON * SON, 91 Wood st.
v • ••
PHILADELPHIA
GKOIIGE J. HENKEL’S
CITY CABINET WAREHOUSE,
No. 17 3 CHESTNUT STREET ,
(Opposite IjsDtrsNDKycr Hall.)
Philadelphia*
FTTEKTXTOE, IU EVERT STYLE!
Comprising LouisXlV, Louis XV, Elizabethan and Antique,
with Sculpture Carving and modern style;
In Roßowood, Walnut, Mahogany, Satinwood and Maple;
all of superior construction, and finished in the
beet style, equal to, if not excelling iuqu&l*
ity, the Goods of any Establish
ment in the United States.
F EMPLOYING none but experienced workmen, fappren
li tiees being positively excluded,)and using the best ma
terials, the work cannot fall to give satisfaction to pur
chasers. Amongst the many advantages offered to pur
chafers, in tho facility of Furnishing a House, either in ele
gant or plain style, completely from one establishment; by
which means ail the articles in each room correspond in
style and quality, and the immenso stock always c-x hand,
being so various In design, enables purchasers to please
their taste in a selection, without the delay necessarily
caused in ordaring Furniture.
To give au idea of the finished Furniture on band, I need
onlyinfortu you that my Rooms are 175 leet Jong, by 27 feet
wide, four noors In number; with Shops contiguous, suffi
cient to employ 200 hands, which is a guarantee that the
work is all done under my own immediate inspection.
49** The Racking ia all done in the Store, and Furniture
warranted to carry safely aoy distance. Visiters to Phila
delphiaaro respectfully invited, as purenasers or otherwise,
to call ana examine the Goods. au2s:ly
D. □. roobrs.
JOSKPII HOGHIDGE.
COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MERCHANT,
No. 38 OoMHIBCIAI, BELOW PISI Strew,
St* Louis, Dio.,
CONSIGNMENTS and Commissions will meet with prompt
and personal attention, and liberal advance will he
given when required, on Consignments or Bills of Lading,
<n ha nd.
Orders tor the purchase of Lead, Grain, Hemp and other
Produce, will be promptly filled at the lowest market prices.
The Receiving and Forwarding of Merchandize and Pro
duce will meet with especial care and dispatch; the lowest
rates of Freight will always be procured, and the expense
of Storage and Dray age as much as possible avoided.
ksfahixcks:
Page A Bacon, St. Louis; Ellis 4 Morton, Cincinnati;
Charlese, Blow 4 Go., do; Strader £ Gorman, do;
Chouteau & Valle, do; Hoses 4 Frazer, do;
Doan, King A Co., do; Springer A Whiteman, do;
J.W.ButlcvAßre>.,Plttflbh; E.O.Gooodxnan 4 Co., do;
D. Lsecb A Co., do; E. 4C. Yarnall 4 Co., Philada;
Wd. Holmes 4 Co., do; Morgan, J. M.Buck 4 Morgan*.
Blow 4 March, New York. B. B.Comegys, do;
Frost A Forrest, do; Shield* 4 Miller, do;
Charles A. Meigs, do; Josiah Lee & Co., Baltimore.
A. Q. Farwull A Co.,Boston; Abraham J. Cole, do;
Howard,bon 4C0., do; W.B.Reynolds, Louisville;
11. D. Newcomb 4 llro., do;
T.O.TwichellA Co.,Commission Merchants. New Orleans
have an open Policy of Insurance, which will cover
all shipments to my address, when advised by letter per
mail, or when endorsed on trills of lading before, or at the
time of shipment. JOSEPH MOGRIDGE,
augG Bt. Louis. Missouri.
WATER CURE INSTITUTE,
HAND STREET. (bOUTU SIDE,) BET. PENN STREET
AND TUB RIVER, PITTSBURGH, PA.
DOCTOR BAKLZ, Graduate and Practitioner in the Old
Schools of Medicine, Allopathic uud Homeopathic,and
fur the past ten years a successful Hvdropathist, has opened
n WATER CURE in the above location.
The perfectly safe, direct and immediate effect this sys
tem has on all Favors, and all diseases ncul» and chronic—
whih* it is mild, grateful and Invigorating lo the weak and
debilitated, renders it peculiarly desirable in ho
will be treated at their homes.
Allopathic aud llocurpatbic treatment will be adminis
tered where desired; but, after long and thorough expe
rience, Doctor Bad* gives a decided preference to Hydro
pathy, which has, throughout the old and new world,
proven so etninouliy successful in every form of disease,
including Incipient Consumption, Bronchitis, Dyspepsia,
indaiDtnatory-uad Chronic Rheumatism, Asthma. Cuta
n*c."i'‘ ) Nervous and Liver Di-vases. Testimonials of cure?
f’otn highly reputable citizens of nearly every State in the
Union, can be examined at Doctor lhudz's office. The Rev.
CbTgv arc invited to consult him gratis.
Warm water being used in ibceommcnremcnt, and often
throughout the treatment, it iaaluxury iosteadof unpieus
nni, an thone unacquainted might suppose.
.\xrEßnxcßS.—Met-sra. Charles Brewer, Waterman Palmer,
\V. W. iison, W. H. William?, Thompson Beil, J. R. Wei
ii-n, 1). T. Morgan, Wra. D. Holmes, E. H. M.
Kerr. •
The undersigned, having visited Doctor Baelz's Innltu
oc*u and witnessed his succ-ssfui treatment, cheerfully re
comracud him *a a thoroughly educated and skillful Phy
sician :
■■QiaTlej TV Bunsrtl, Jos. NTConnen*, Diivi.l Kubt, John
0. Curtis, RobL Patrick, John B. ljvingi toc, Jehu Wright,
W. W. Patrick, Moses F. Eaton, O Urmsby Gregg. [ jsnO
Kankas, Nebraaka 4. KnowNotbluglun
LAND TV?fiNTT PEA CENT. CHEAPER
THAN CAN BE BOUGHT IN THE ABOVE TERRITORIES.
Real Estate Farm for Sale*
r | , nE subscriber Is authorized tu sell TWO HUNDRED
J. AND KIUIITY-FOUU ACRES OF LAND, siuiuted in
' ersailles trwusbip, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, lying
buck of M’R.-y?p.>rt, koown as the Flats, aud iu
Bigiit of the piopwij Station oti the Conut'lstille Railroad.
Improvements a* follows : a square IAH) HOUSE, kO by
feet, two stones high; and square LOG BARN, Co lij 3o
feet, new and iu gm.«d order j two fine young ORCH
ARDS, (b»«t grafted fruit,; just eiimmeuctai to hour. There
is ninety oau hundred acres elt-aml and in a high stale
id cultivation, and the balance is well set with white-oak
Umber of the first order. This Land ts ndl culoulated for
a stock Farm, Veiug vrry level, and the soil of an excellent
quality for grass-growing, and being well watered,witb
twelve or luurteeu uttVer failing spring? of excellent water.
This Land has facilities rarely met wiih, being within lmlf
u mile of the Yougbiogheuy and one ciiir of Monoiigaheia,
aud almost ou the lino ot the Couni*U?viU«> Railroad, and is
supposed to contain au incxhauvlibi-: bed ot IRON ORE.
This Land would not be iu the market, only that the owner
Ln about to remove to the “Fur West.*’ Turns easy, and
prion moderate. For further particulars, Inquiro of VV. J.
REYNOLDS, at Lorenz’s Glxss Works, or of
Valuable Properly for Sale,
T'WO LOTS i>K GROUND, upon whi.-h nru erected four
Brick and two Frame Buildings, w hich rent annually
f--r s£>Do. Said property ia situated in llie Ninth Ward ol
tue cby of Pittsburgh, on Penn fiLreet, between . and
■ rtreeta.
Also, the Factory and Groond known as the “Empire
Works,” situated on th« corner of Penn and Morris streets.
Also, 23 acres of unimproved laod, situated on the Alle
gheny river, one mile from East Liberty. On a portion of
this land there is the best Saw Mill location ln the county.
Also, a number of lota cimtaiuiug from 1 to 6 acres of
choice land, situated out' milo north-west of East Liberty,
and one mile east of Lawrem-evil'c.
The above named pieces of property are very desirable,
and will be disposed of on advanhigeoua terms lo early pur*
chasers.
For terms of sale Btid further Information apply to Wm.
P. Bauiu, No. —— Wood street, Pittsburgh.
K. D. PUOMPSON,
aulfirtf AssigntA* for Jas. S. Negley.
Bay Wood Nursery aud Garden*.
JAMEs KENNEDY, [late Manager of the well-known Sy
racuse Nuseriee, New York,) beg? leave to inform the
public, that he baa now established an EXTENSIVE NUR
SKHY, on the Farm of Mr. James S. Negley, near East Lib-
shall be prepared, after the sth instant, to re
ceive and fill orders for every variety of Fruit and Ornamen
tal Treep, Hardy and Green House Shrubs and Plants. In
addition to a ckoiceand superior atoc k ou hand, he has made
arrangements with one of the largest Nurseries in the East,
to keep up his supply. Having a thorough and long expe
rience in the business, he can assure his customers perfect
satisfaction.
Mr. Kennedy would also respectfully offer his services In
designing, luyiugout, and managing Rural Cemeteries, Pub
lic Parks, or tho grounds of Country Residences; and will
also furnish plaus for the formation of Lawns, Approaches,
Picturesque Scenery, 4c., in the highest styles of the art.
Practically acquainted with every branch of Landscape
Gardening? und having spent years in the Sylvian Park* of
England? and on the beautiful banks of tho Hudson, he
hopes Joe bos the capacity to meet the wishes of those who
ißvon'him.
XSJ“ Communications con be addressed through tho City
PofitiOClc«,or left at tho Warehouse of Messrs. Negley A
Molsan, -2 Wood street.
sb» ton Papier M&clie Company.
MODERN AND ANTIQUE ORNAMENTS.
PITTSBURGH AGENCY, 07 MARKET STREET.—The
attention of Buildere, Steamboat Contractors and Cab
inet Matters, re»ju«sted to this new and great improve
ment In/the manufacture of embellijhninnta for Buildings
and" Steamboats, outside and inside; Cabins, Halls, Church
es, Dwellings, Stores, und Patlor Furniture, in gilt, or in
Imitation of various kind# of wood. Also, Cornices, Brack
et#, atp Patent Ventilating Centro Pieces for Ceilings,
Mouldings, Consuls,Trusses, Battlement, Ac; much cheaper
atuThAndsomer than Plaster and Wood Carving, and a great
'tidal more durable.
BLOCK LETTERS FOR SIGNS, very cheap and warrant'
ed to last for 20 years exposed to the weather.
Above Goods for sale at tho manufacturer’s prices—cobl
of freight added. W. W. WILSON,
j«2B 67 Market at.
Matthew graffand dan'l. kbisinger, trading
heretofore aa M. GRAFF A CO., Stove and Hollow
ware Manufacturers, No. 124 Wood street, have this day
ussuwiated with them THOMAS J. GRAFF, as a partner in
their business. The name, style and title of the firm will,
from this date, be GRAFF, RKISINUEK A GRAFF. They
respectfully solicit a continuation of the putronage so lib
erally bestowed upon the firm of M. Graff A Co.
Pittsburgh, July Ist, 1854.
Hew Trimming* Store,
Xo. 83 Comer of ftlaikrl street and the Diamond.
FRANK VAN GOUDKR re.-peefuliy announces. to the
publi«*of Pittsburgh and vicinity. that he will open ihs
new Trimming Store on Monday, April 17th. Having fitted
up the neatest store room in the city, and filled it with a
choice selection of the latest styles of Trimmings and Fan
cy Goode, he flatters himself that he will offer superior In
duce nents and endeavor to give fUB satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their patronage.
Now, don't forget the place—-No. 80 Market street, corner
of the Diamond. faprlfl] FRANK VAN GORDKU.
HEAVY SHIRTING CHECKS AND TWEEDS,intended
to t-uit tho retail trade of Pittsburgh and Allegheny,
made of hard twisted yarn, dark patterns and indigo blua.
The general admission that itowart’sCheckaend Tweeds
are ndlThierior in quality to any others manufactured in
the’Called Btates, with an increasing demand lbx them,
encourages the subscriber to extend his business, h ith a
view to keep np a good assortment of such Checas as usu
ally retail from 11% to 18% cents per yard. Samples will
be sent to merchants who cannot make ii convenient to call
at his WareTOom, Rebecca street, near the depot, Allegheny,
HAMILTON STEWART.
WILL find it to their advantage to call and examlneour
stock of STOVES, before purchasing elsewhere. Our
variety, both as to style of finish and utility, is superior, to
any in this market. We also have a Laundry Furnace,
new in design and principal, designed, expreealy for Steam
boats. GRAFF, U.EISINQER APRAjHfcr::;
Dress Making and Millinery’*
MRS. S. E. CARGO is prepared to mako to order Dress
es, Cloaks, Mantillas, Talmas, Ac., on the most rea
sonable terms. Apollo Buildings, No. 78 Fourth sL [febl7
ST. LOUIS
JAMES C. RICHEY,
Real E#tsm> »t thin offlro.
KKNNHDY A CO
New Partnership!
Home League Factory,
fiteamboat^wners
st.
HUMBER 160.
DAILY MOIINING POST*
WEDNESDAY MORNING:::::
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRADE
ON TOE BCBJECT OP THE
I3IPROVEMEMT OF THE OHIO XIIVER.
Tbo following a«iole # prepared by a gentle
man formerly of thiß city, but now residing in
a neighboring county, was read at the last meet
ing of the Directors of the Board of Trade, and
attreoted the favorable attention of that body.
This paper was considered by the Board as
embodying many valuable ideas on a subjeot
that must receive a rapidly increasing share of
public interest. The thanks of the Directors
were unanimously tendered to the writer, end
the publication of the paper was authorized,
and its views earnestly commended to public
consideration.
1 propose to offer a few thoughts npon the
subject of tbo proposed improvement of the
Ohio river.
There is no avenue of Internal commerce In
the United States, or perhaps in the world, in
which so large a number of people are inter*
ested, os the Ohio river, whether we regard it in
reference to its length, its central position, the
vast productiveness of the region it traverses,
both iif (ho fruits of the soil and the products of
its mines, or the numerous railroads that con
nect it with ail the great Atlantic cities, and its
natural connection with the great rivers through
which its commerce may flow without interrup
tion or transhipment to every part of the valley
of the Mississippi. To render such a iffver per
manently navigable, so that its commerce shall
not be subjeoted to those periodical interruptions
to which it is now liable, is a work worthy of the
best exertions of a great, wealthy and growing
people. 80 vast is the exchange of commodities
effected in whole or in part through the medium
of this river, that at least ten millions of the
American people are directly interested in it;
and the interests of more than eighteen millions
would be favorably affected by any improve
ment that would render it a moro reliable chan
nel of trade. If, therefore, any work may be
called satioxal, this is the one.
Already, in its natural, unimproved condition,
tbo tonnage of the Ohio is immeasurably beyond
the capacity of ail the Railroads that traverse
the Middle and Eastern States from East to
West; and to keep pace with its regular in
crease would require an annual addition of ono
road to those already existing. Op tho score of
economy, it is well known that freights on the
river are far below the very lowest paying rates
by railroad. It is not tho object of the writer
of this articlo to give a statistical detail of the
trade of the Ohio. This has recently been dono
in tho interesting and important memorial of the
Board of Trade of Pittsburgh. They have well
stated the amount of business done on.this
river; but neither they nor any other man can
estimate the amount of loss occasioned by the
frequeot and long interruptions of its navigation
from waut cf water. Could these be prevented,
the trade of tho river would soon be vastly aug
mented, and tho interchange of commodities bo
carried on with steadiness and regularity, to the
great benefit of all concerned.
From Pittsburgh to the mouth of the Ohio, is
stared by the best authorities to be 977 mile 9,
with au aggregate fall of 425 feet, divided as
follows:
Miles. iu ft. inches.
riUslAirgh tn WLeeUng 53 79 iO.TT
\Thcol;n? to Cincinnati 374 78S 0
Cior.innAti to LoulnviUc K 6 G 5 42
Louisville to Portland 3 25 100
Portland to Evansville IG9 33 2 85
Evur.svilie to Cairo .187 45 2.9
Aggregate
To convert the entire river into slack-water
would require only fifty locks, or pairs of locks,
of an aggregate lift of 8| feet, which would cre
ate pools of an average length of—
Between Pittsburgh and Wheeling
“ Wheeling and Cincinnati
li Cinciuoati aod L'mi'-wille
“ Louisville and Portland, (fa11#)....
*• Portland and Evansville
“ Evansville and Cairo...- ....
The average fall of the river from Pittsburgh
to Cairo is a small fraction over 4-1 100 of a foot
to the mile. There are few canals in the world,
of any considerable length, with bo small an
amount of lockage in proportion to their length.
From Pittsburgh to JohDstown, on the Penna.
Canal, 105 miles, the lockage is upwards of 430
feet, being ton times greater, iu proportion to
the distance, than will be required on the Ohio
river. These facts cannot be too distinctly or em
phatically set forth.
THE DAMS AND POOLS,
At the lowest stage of water there oaght not
to bo less than five feet m the navigable ohannel
nt the upper ends of the pools; nor ought the
lift from one pool to the other bo more than
eight to nine feet. This would require the dams
to bo from eleven to twelve feet high from their
foundations and would cause the water of the
pools to rise about two or three feet upon, the 1
damß immediately above; thus obviating, to a
great degree, the necessity for excavations below
the locks. This would give a series of deep
pools, affording a safo and easy navigation for
the largest steamboats and the heaviest barges.
I have Baid that the lift from pool to pool
ought not to exceed eight or nine feet. Less
than this would bo to multiply dams and looks
unnecessarily—more would add to the height of
the water during h ; gh fresbetß, and cause the
river to overflow its banks more than it now
docs. A rise of water equal to sixteen feet in
the natural channel of the river would restoro
the inclined plaue corresponding to the natural,
fall of the river, and oaaso the water to flow ou
a level over the crest of the dams, except a slight
depression or trough just below the dams, caused
by the accelerated movement of the water over
them. When that is the case, the height of the
flood is no greater in consequence of the dams.
The inclined planet being restored, the volume of
voter in the river it urged forward with all the
velocity due to ike natural fall of the river , be it
eixfeet or eix inches to the mile. The dams occa-.
sion a momentary acceleration in the current
and nothing more. This is sound theory, and
experience in thousands of instances has attest
ed its soundness. All fears, therefore, of an in
crease of the disastrous effects of high floods, in
conseqaenoo of such dams, may be dismissed as
groundless.
Upon tbo sotting in. of cold weather, ’large
quantities of ice form and float down the Alle
gheny and Ohio rivers. As the wator falls, and
the ico increases in quantity, it grounds open
Bhoalß and bars and against the shores, and
continues to accumulate until “the fiver
closes,” to use a popular, phrase. Av hatever
floating ice comes down afterwards, lodgen
against tho barriers, thus formed; and in this
way the river often beoomes filled with.ice in
heavy, confused and irregular masses, far ex
ceeding in thickness what would form Upon Still
pools. Before it gorges it is often so' heavy
as to put a stop to navigation for several.dnys;
and afterwards all navigation is suspended until
it breaks up and runs off.
On the Monongaheln elaokwater the case 1 is
altogether different The pools become sheeted
oyer like ponds. There aro no floating or.mov
ing masses of ice; and it is easy to keep a chan
nel for boats open during the continuance of
frosts that fill the Allegheny and Upper Ohio
with ice. J. K. Moorhead, Esq., states that for
several consecutive years the average interrup
tion of navigation from this cause was only 16J
days. The Ohio, if converted into a series of
pools, would be affected by frost'just as tiro ‘
Mcnongahela is; and as the business upon it
would be vastly greater, the frequency of the
passage of boats would, keep an open channel
all winter, and the only interruption would be
tods.' the running off of the ice after breaking dp.
The Ohio river, so deepened and slackened, the quantity
would he converted into the most stupendous forma Jjy “PB re K^ tlotl i f o r ]when water is oooe
and capacious canal in the world. Forming, as ot !T* r ' sd WUh ? Bhcot of lC9 > and that genera ty
it docs, the principal link in the chain of com- *‘ th , moro or 1088 <"»»• congelation goes on rSry
muuioaiion between tho Atlantic States and the compared with what takes ptyce on wafer
Great West, and traversing as it does a thousand ex P oae s* *° J frosty atmosphere. It seems
miles of oOontry of unsurpassed fertility and P aradol,oa ‘> at . drß ‘ view, that less ice sboald
prodactiveneßS, it would bo folly to attempt to u P ott a. slow moving_stream than upori'a
assign limits to the amount of tonnage that would rapl “ on ®! but a little reflection will aonvinc-o
float upon its bosom. Certainly nothing loss °P® fbat it ,1s .50..; So far, therefore, as ice
than double locks ought to bo thought of: and i 8 oonoerned, we may confidently expect that
thoy ought to bo of Eufflcient capacity to admit p°‘ ocoaslo p one half fha obstruction to
of steamboats of the largest olass, or four coal navigation, when the river shall be converted in
barges. These locks need not be raised moro a elsckwater, that it now docs. -
than sixteen feet above low-water; for beforo PITTSBURGH asd Tire FIRST dam. ;
the river should rise high enough to overflow Great inoonvenienoe is experienced at Ktls
locks of that height, tho dams would oeaso to b Q rgh for want of greater depth of water dur
offer any obstruction to navigation. ing moat of the year. The ohannel of the llsn
economt or paoFGZiLixG POWER ongaheta along the levee has a’ pretty "good
The resistance offered by water to vessels de P‘b. but it is narrow during low water.’ The
moving through it, is in the ratio of the squares AUe S hen y “ B b° al and the oncrcnt atrong—too
of their velocity. Thus, if it requires the power BlroDg for the advantageous n3B of tow boats,
of ono horse to move a boat ono mile per hour A d,m that would raiso the water eight feet at
through Btill water, it will require the power of McKee .’ a E ’ olio > t ”° miles below tho city, would
font- horses to move it two miles per hour and Bwe '' 't at 'east Bix feet on both sides the city,
eo on. But wo will put it in a tabular form • backing the Monongahela against dam Ko. lof
1 mtie per bour the power of. . , the pl.aokwater, and rendering the Allegheny-a
2 mites per hour tbe power of. 4 slackwater of good depth to some distance above
| “ ;; ” is « Sharpsburg. What a magnifioent harbor for
jg ,t .( u "" Gi ’’ the commsrce of the thr o rivers would, each A
Of course tbn some enti r i- , " P° ol I* would be worth more te that
?• appUe3 *° ■ tho force City than would pay .for, three such dams.- •"
of natural ourrents aettDg upon vessels; that cost K tp i •
POWB , r *° Stem Tho leDgth of ‘be Ohio is, say one thousand
«Siwentrf ln.r..u as it does to miles. It follows, therefera, that the improve
stated From this it will L so on, as above ment will costas many thousands per mile, as tho
Si/nrooeb ZtJZ A? ? hata , va9t ea «TO work will cost millions. Men better qual
of mowmpiif ®L e 5 s secured by Blow- ifled to judge of each matters thiin the writer
Hciliti cxcmnlifind nn B . Be ? I t^ !B pri ? O 'P> 8 P ra o- hive estimatedtbpexpeuse at from seven to ten
I flddson,river,’•where millions of dollars. This gives from seven taton
1 * v, hea7y bWßW,.schooners, 1 thousand dollars per mile—about half tbo ex
8-°°? » , 3 b 9a ‘ B ar ® °f‘* n attached to a penis of an ordinary canal, or about one third
smglo tow boat, and tho whole fleet creeps along the average coot of a railroad. Now, as it will
l a * j 6 ra * 6 “ om ‘ wo bve miles an hour, ao- be of tsn times the capacity of either, and proba-
J cording to the state of the tide. Thousands of tly accommodate ten times the amount of busi-
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tona are thu u propelled by. a single'englno at ex
tremely low rates. Now let.tho ObiV.be convert
cd into a deep slaCkwater, and we should wit
ness the same thing upon it, especially daring
low water. In fact freights could be oarried
cheaper at saoh times than daring high water;
beoanße, owing to the gentleness of the current’,
tow-boats could carry almost any quantity of
barges or canal boats either up or. dawn. It is
not an extravagant estimate to pat the aggregate
saving of propelling power at an amount more
than BufScient to yield a handsome remunerating
dividend upon the cost of the improvement.
But other most important advantages to pro
prietors of boats would be gained. Their boats
would not then, a 3 now, be comptlled to lio Idle
daring moßtof the summer. and fallmonths for
want of water. Neither would they be cbtigod,
as they now frequently are, to Btart with half a
load, and. grind the bottoms of their boats at
that. Neither would they.be liable to stick on
bars and ripples, often at great expense and
damage. Tbcse advantages, in which the whole
business community would share with them,
would render steamboats a far more safe and
desirable species of property; and if, from the
reduction of the rates of freight, .thoy would
clear less on a single trip than they- eometimeß
now do, their earnings, would , amount to more
in the" course of the year.. Blit it may be safely
assumed timt a sure navigation, and a uniform
.tariff of rates, would bring a three fold greater
amoiiot of trade to the river, than would ever
seek it were things to remain as they are.
::MABCH 28.
It is but a few years since ooal In any con
siderable quantity began to be shipped, down
the Ohio from the region around Pittsburgh;
but now the shipments reach millions of bnshels
annually, and the quantity is rapidly Increasing,
and must continue to increase indefinitely. The
region to be supplied is capable of sustaining
many millions of people, and is increasing in
population at a ratio that has no parallel in any
other country. To pretend to estlmato the -
quantity of coal that the people of each a region
will require, both for domestio and manufac
turing purposes, would bo folly. Suffice it to
oay, that in twenty years it must exceed what
is carried on any other chahnel of conveyance
in this country, or perhaps in the world. The
supply is inexhanstihlc. . The Uonongshels,
Yonghiogony, Allegheny, and the upper Ohio
itself, all traverse one great coalfield, and every
tributary, every ravine, may be made to pour
its tribute into this great central artery. So
much ns to the supply and demand.
The usual method of. carrying coal to tho low
er markets at present is to load it into square,
flat-bottomed boats, generally a little over 100
feet long by lG to. 20 wide, and abdut 6 deep,
known by the various appellations of arks, fiat
boats, and “ broad horns.” One of these boats
wilt carry from 8000 to 10,000 bnshels, or fum
280 to 330 tons. They are run In couples; and
from twelve to fifteen men are required to man
age thorn. They are rigged with several pairs
of sweeps to urge them forward, and Bteeriug
ewceps fore andaftto keep them in the channel.
But in Bpito of all these they are often stranded
and lost; and the loss of the boat Is not unfre
quently attended With loss of life, It is only in
times of high water that these bbsts can run at
all; and then too much coal Is often thrown np
on tho markot at once, to the great inconve
nience of wholesale'purchasers, and oftento the
eerions detriment of the shippers. Never, per
haps, was there a great- trade carried on more
irregularly and fitfully Ail parties Suffer.
Sometimes there is so orach coal at tho wharfs
of the larger cities oifthe lower Ohio that par
chaeorß cannot be fonnd for It ; at others times
the supply is almost exhausted. In the courso
of a single season the price ot coal in Cincinnati
has varied from 10 to 40 cents per bashel.
These boatß are never brought back.
Latterly, however, barge 3 are coming into
use. They aro about 100 feet long, 16 feet
wide, and 6 feet deep. One end has a long and
easy rake; the other is square. When ready
to go oot, two of them are ooupled together by
the square ends, thus forming one long’ doable
boat, having a rake at both ends. They are
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thus, attached to steam tow-boats and taken
down the river; and when the cargoes are dis
charged they are towed back. This, in the
present condition of the rivor, requites a large
ezpenditnre of power, owing to the numerous
rapids they have to oontend with. - These, too,
require high water; but node quite so high as
the “broad-horn 3.”
Were the rivor converted into a Blaokwater
navigation, these barges would bo tho very
thing; and then low water would bo better than
high water; because a towboat could govern
downwards, or tow bick mors than five times as
many as it now oan. Aud what is still'more
important, the trade could be prosecuted with
safety and regularity ; and much leas capital
would be needed Vo proportion to the amount of
business done. Were it possiblo to estimate the
advantages that woald accrue to thoHmmcnso
population directly interested in this articlo of
prime necessity, noth producers and consumers,,
in rendering its transit regular, steady, safe and
oheap, there 1b littlo. doubt that they would bo
found great enough to warrant the expenditure,
oven if no other interest wero to bo becefiouUy
affected.
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