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1t is intended to construct the bridge across
the Kaskaskia river on the Goth mile opposite
Vandaia, according TO the jackson plan, of
which there are several now constructing on the
road, and are Justly admired as a great improve
ment in the architecture of wooden bridges. The
masonr, and superstructure of this Bridge will
lie let separately, and to be 80 feet in width-al
the other bridges will be let in contracts embra-
cling masonry, superstructure, and grading at the
ends; and the proposals must state the price per
Inca! foot of superstrucure, the price per perch
for the masonry, and the price per solid yard for
the grading. The superstrucures of wood are
to be "a feet in width, to be built of oak, yellow
poplar, or such other timber OF good lasting quail
ty as the Superintendent shall direct, constructed
on the usual plan, we'll supported by king posts
and braces, to be done in the most strong, sub
stantial, workmanlike manner, according TO such
plan as the Superintendent may furnish and d-
rect Such Of the bridges as are of 40 feet or
more span, are to be covered and painted; those
of less span than 40 feet, will not be required to
be covered.
perch of stone work will be estimated to con.
tain twenty five solid feet; the abutments of the
bridges are to be built in the most strong, sub.
stantial, and workmanlike manner; the founda-
tons to be of such dimensions, sunk to such
depth, and secured in such manner as the Su,
perintendent shall prescribe, be built of stone Of
sufficient strength and durability, so laid that the
several successive ranges shall break joints with
each other as nearly as practicable, and be com
pact and substantial The exterior courses or
facings are to he neatly hammer dressed, the par
apet and wing walls to be capped and fastened in
such manner as the Superintendent shall direct,
and the masonry to he laid in good lime NOR
lar and gront according to such instructions as
shall be prescribed by the Superintendent, and
all the joints neatly pointed.
The 10 miles intended to he put under grading
contract are the 4, 5, g, 7, s, 81, 80, a,
|5s, and So No person will be permitted to take
more nor less than mile OF grading. Tables
of estimates of the amount of cutting and filling
required for each mile, together with descriptions
and notes of ascent and descent, showing the de-
sign and extent of the work, will be open to in
spection, and the ground measured and posts
driven and marked at the end OF each station OF
the survey, whereby persons intending to contract
NAV form a correct estimate of the extent of the
work for each mile, but the proposal must state
the price for the whole mile, without regard to the
amount of cubic wards or perches OF earth, not
outstanding it shall be found to contain more or
less than stated in the table of estimates.
The time stipulated for the completion OF
the contracts will generally be the LIST OF Sep
tember 1888, but in case it shall appear to
the Superintendent that the work contracted for
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is not carried on with sufficient speed, in the mos
suitable seasons as not to be completed within
the time specified in the contract, or in case the
undertaken shall not commence the work within
such time as the Superintendent shall direct the
contract shall become null and void. and the Uni
ted States shall be at liberty to employ or contract
with any other person or persons to execute the
work without interruption. No contract or any
part of it is to be transferred OF assigned. Any
workmen who may commit depredations or the
Ineighborhood, be guilty of any disorderly con
duct or insult travellers, to be forthwith dis
charged on the application of the Superintendent.
The contracts will be executed in quadruplicate,
and security for the performance of the contract
will be required.
Persons making proposals Except they be per-
sonally known) will be required to adduce and de-
liver to the superintendent before entering into
any contract, satisfactory testimonials of their
good moral character, capacity and fitness to exc
cute the kind of work for which they intend to
contradictory undertaken will be required to
personally superlntend the construction of the
work contracted to be done by him until it is COM
peted. If two or more persons however enter in
to partnership, and contract for any part of the
work, an authenticated copy of their association
must be delivered to the superintendent, in which
it must be stated the name of the partner who is
to superintend the work. and that all the receipts
given by him, are to be good against the firm
Payments will be made on the part of the u
nied States in the following manner: At the end
of each calendar month, the undertaken superin-
tending the work will be required to make ont
and deliver to the superintendent of the road or
his agent, written statement of the work done
during the month, and an estimate value of each
item, the work will then be inspected according
ly and after the correction of errors if any, one
half the estimated amount will be paid for; until
the whole contracted for shall be completed and
accepted by the superintendent, when the balance
will be forthwith paid
fair opportunity is offered to mechanics who
may desire good employment-such are anxious
ly desired, where display of their skill may bel
exercised, and it is hoped that they may find 1t to
their benefit Communications made by mail tol
the superintendent should be post paid, otherwise,
they may not be attended to.
VIM C. GREENUP,
Superintendent Cumberland Road Illinois.
Vandalia. July 18th. 1882.
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Insurance Company

THOPHAR CASE, of Vandalia, Agent for the PRO
II LECTION ASSURANCE COMPANY, of Hart
ford Connecticut offers to insure Houses, Stores, Mills,
Factories Barns and the contents of EACH together
with every other similar species of property
Against Loss and Damage by Fire.
The rates of premium offered as low as those of any
other similar institutions and every person has now an
opportunity for trfng sum, to protect himself against
the rayages of this destructive element For terms Of
insurance application may be made to me at this place.
am authorised to issue policies to applicants without
delay.
Vandalia, July A, 1882 lS-tf
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JOS BOWJWe
Clock & Watoh-Naizer,

g. LOUIS,
Z EEPS on hand an Extensive assortment of a,,;c.,
HYA- in his line, consisting of
Elegant 81 days Time Pieces, Different patterns.
bronze, gilt, alabaster, & mahogany
LADIES' elegant Watches
Gold and silver patent lever Watches
Extra lewelled L'Epine, repeating, alarm, and
plain do.
Jewelry and Silver Work of every description,
Military Trimmings, Musical Instruments
Musical Boxes, Pocket and Brace Pistols.
Gentemen's dressing Boxes; Ladies' working do.
Perfumes, &c.-and great variety of different
fancy articles, too tedious to mention.
st. Louis, March Ia, 1882. l-ly
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In the Crawford Circuit Court, April Term, 1882
William Mitchell, Plaintiff, }
u.s. Foreign Attachments

Samuel fireman, Defendant
NNHS day came the plaintiff by Orlando Ficklin, his
u attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction OF
the court that the defendant Samuel Fireman. is not
nhabtant of this state and he having failed to enter
his appearance and give special bail according to law
and the rules of this court: 1t is therefore ordered by
the court that the said defendant be notified that writ
of foreign attachment has issued out Of our said court
at the suit of the said William Mitchell against his es-
tate for the sum of dollars and seventye
cents and that unless he appear, give special bail,
and plead to the said suit in attachment or before the
first day of the next of the said court, to be ho-
den at the court house in Palestine, Thursday after
the third Monday of September next, Judgment will be
entered against him by default and the estate attached
will be directed to be sold according to law for the sat
action thereof, together with the costs Of this suit
And it is further ordered that copy of this order be
published in the Vandalia Wing and Illinois inteligen-
ia in said state for four weeks successfully the first IN
seron whereof to be made within sixty days from the
date hereof, and this be continued till the next
term of this court true copy from the record OF said
court. Attest. EDWARD H. PIPER, Clerk.
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INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT!
Cumberland Road N Illinois.
Public Notice Is he7'eby giUe7s.

yEVHAT on Monday, the goth day Of August
- next, l shall commence at the State line,
and proceed along the Cumberland Road for the
purpose of receiving proposals and entering into
contracts for constructing % Bridges, and ID
work put under contract last year as shall not
be found in progress.
To afford fair competition, and enable persons
>eslrous Of undertaking contracts, to inform them
selves ofthe nature Of the work and the means of
procuring the requisite materials, shall proceed
daily Sundays and days of bad weather except
ed) along the route to Vandalia, stopping at the
places where the work Is to be done a reasonable
time 10 make necessary examinations, receive
proposals, and execute contracts.
The Bridges intended to be constructed are the
following:
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TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

A SALE of the Lots in the town of Ewington, Efng-
IA ham county, situated on the Little Wabash river,
here the National Road the same, 90 IL miles
E. of Vandalia, will take place
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the 81, %,
and 80 of August neat,
on credit of six, twelve and eighteen months-Bond
and approved security will be required, and due attend
ance given by the proprietors
JOSEPH DUNCAN,
JAMES M. DUNCAN.
Vandaia, July "a, 1882.
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HIRAM IL. BASCOM,
Caork alto lI1alria> Ratc>.

MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO.
this method of informing the c;t;zens ~
Vandalia and vicinity, that he continues TO carrv
and Watches sent to his charge will meet with as
attention as if the owner at hand and charges as
moderate If not more So than any in the CITY, lie has
on hand and intends keeping, general assortment of
a,cnes ana me JeweFy all of which he would be
glad to dispose of at small advance
EIThe highest prices given for old Gold and Silver
st. Louis, March Ia, 1892 I'm ''
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NOTICE

rs hereby gven that the subscriber has administered
on the estate of Joseph Palmer, deceased and wish
es all persons having any claims against his estate to
present their respective to the Court of Probate
for Union county, Illinois, to myself within nine
months from the date hereof in conformity with the 95th
section of can relative to wills and testamens,
ecutors and administrators, and the settlement OF
tates.n This It'll July, 1882.
10 KINNETE HARGRAVE, admir-.
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IgInttn.s. s.caatfMNa.

fHNHE undersigned will furnish to order, at sights
IL PLOUGH CASTINGS, from the celebrated Woods
Wrights Patterns Likewise Castings for the Peacock
or Bar Shear Plough Plough Makers and Blacksmiths
will be dealt with the most liberal terms. The Farmer
at all times be furnished with PLOUGHS of either
of the above kinds finished complete, and oarraed to
well, or 0y-no sale. All orders will be promptly
attended to.
HANKS g. NILES,
Cincinnati Iron Foundry, few rods north of the Ca
nal, on Main Street.
January 81, 1632.-ly
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POETRY.
From the New England Magazine.
DEATH AND THE LADY

DEATH.
Come, lady fair, away with me;
Tonight thy wedding night must be.
Hark hearst thou not the ravens croak
Proclaim the bans from yonder oak!
The guests attend amidst the gloom,
And damps that ill thy houses tomb;
Their sockets void and feshless jaws,
To grace the rite, will grin applause;
Their rotting shells phosphoric light
Must be the lamps we use tonight,
Their shrouds, the couch wherein must lie
The happy pair-thyself and l.
LsDY.
Avaunt, grim king, it is not thy hour,
Nor art thou fit for bridal bower;
The tomb's no place for wedding moose,
Its damps would dim my rouge and ceruse;
/ can show good cause, and sufficient in law,
Though the BINS be cried, for declining thy paw
The canonsa all say, and say what's true,
One women can't be the wife of two.
The vosth who carried my troth to sea
VIII come back next month to love and me,
With his fair broad brow and his step so frm,-
far filter playmate, sure, than the worm
DEATH.
thought of that, and stretched him on
The deck his conquerng arm had won;
Deep he lies, stitched fast in his cot,
Hugging double-headed shot;
That tie is broke, and thou art free
So, no excuse, away with me.
LADY.
All me! hot tears from my eyelids fall-
But that can't help one that's dead at all.
Though he sleeps sound the pillows below,
/ yet may catch another, you know.
And then, if you quench the light of these eyes,
The world of fashion in darkness lies;
Beau Lively told me it would Then pray.
Sweet, amiable Death, while yet stay,
Till Time my head with powder sprinkles;
Then come with rheumatism and wrinkles.
To pity now thine ear incline,
For the worlds sake, if not for mine.
Then, lady, live whils, but know
The dimples that adorn thee so
Shall yield, one short month hence, their place
To deeper pit-marks on thy face;
No wrinkied bag, no graveyard ghoul
Shall sport abroad cheek so foul;
Nay, e'en Beau Lively shall contrive
To cut the great fright alive.
LADY.
Stay, stop, dear Death-and wilt thou GOT
A Bridegroom thou, and leave me SOL
Wait but moment, till ! call
For my new straw and cashmere shawl.
Hard case, alas! yet rejoice
At having even Hopsons choice.
Here, take my arm and lead the way,
Pm ready-prithee no delay.
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WHOLESALE & RETAIL
s=aO5ls, 0earMess, Trnttk, a,l1
Military Accoutrenent Manufacs0ry,
ST. LOUIS.
s. II. MsKENNEY

HMAVING purchased the interest of }. G. "A. Nc
III Il Kenney, in the above establishment, respectfully
to the public, that it will be continued by
him, in all ts various branches. lie has at present
hand large assortment of
Genlemen's full quilted, half and quarter shaft
ed Saddles; inIaid and best plain do; second
and third rate do
Ladies' Saddles, consisting of quilted, quilted fore
pieces, buckskn plush and plush ives.
Brides and Martingaes, of every description.
Bellows-top, travelling, fancy and hair Trunks.
Saddlebags, Valices, Carpet Bags, and Portman-
teaus.
Coach, Gig, and Dearborn Harness, of every
description.
Dray, Wagon, and Cart Harness.
Blind Brides, Collars, Hames, and every other
article to be found in similar manufactures.
EOrders for Military and Indian work, will be at
tended to at the shortest notice.
(erCountry Saddlers respectfully informed that
be has on hand general assortment of materials.
Feb. l8, 1882.
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JOHN SHANNS.

VVAAkS RJE&zAkNxA2s
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
NO 90, MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS.
Nearty opposite the Store Of Mr., Richard Rapier,
x EEPs constantly on hand large and general as
- sortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
DYE-STUFFS, PERFUMERY, &c,-which he will
sell at Wholesale and Retail the most accommodate
ting terms.
P.S. Orders from the country particularly attended
to. 81. Lous, March ID, 832-l-ly
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New and FL. giant 2'anay Goods.

NEW anu III s5ouC 2 tstftiT 00O0s'
lust received full supply of fashionable and new
% GOODS, consisting of Orleans Musns, Fig'd.
Mandarnes, Palmarines, Gros des Indies, Zephyrnes,
black Italian and French Florences and Gros DIES Swiss
of superior quality ga, A and Sd gauze and barege
Hdkis and Scars Paris net Hdkis and Hermann Shaws,
a new and splendid article. Aso--Gauze and Satin
Ribbons, black and white silk Hose and half Hose, Of
superior quality, ladies' and gentlemen's Gloves For
sale, wholesale and retail, on accommodating terms
March 81. Ally U. b. BREWSTER
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DEATH.

thought of that, and stretched him on
The deck his conquering arm had won;
Deep he lies, stitched fast in his cot,
Hugging double-headed shot;
That tie is broke, and thou art free
So, no excuse, away with me.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-08-17

men IN tho National Republican party who " III never
vote Tor Granger or any other candidate nominated by an
m .ndSoic Convention; but tcho tc0uid for Jack
son. though politically opposed 10 him. rather than has
ara me success 81 the dntmdsonic Electoral ticket re-
Gently endorsed by the Utica Convention! IL will be
iond hat there Is large number of honest National Re-
puohcans both in New York and esewh who will ne
yer sanction Union 40 disrcputablcior any connection
WIN antnasonary as disreputabie The same game was
prayed the last year by the men, election of
Governor. We oil know the result. And certain as
iKe causes produce Ike results, certain the same fate
,'"t aucuueu u,'t measure, awaits this. No
doubt that the National Republican will be much less
than It otherwise would have bee for cannot be sun
posed mat inc opponents OF ant-inasonary will vote for
granger or the Electoral ticket il stands. The
measure was unwsc, and it will be found be ruinous to
The cause it is intended TO benefit"
Illuminating as 1t would have been 10 III. Clay in his
better days to soop such game now proposed by
oc o' ms parzans-,o counve at the practices such
fanatics as the Anti Masons and defeat an election bv
Tue people, we dare not hope that he has the good
o e mora' courage TO scout at such system. But
TO rust TO the wisdom of the People. viii they consent
10 suoserVc the views OF such fanatical action-and
put man Mt the head the nationnot because of i'm
"ulsic qualhcaon for the ofce-bu because he is the
candidate o Junto who wish rise the fall of Ma
ory anu strike at the institution, because such man as
morgan once lived and died ?And will the People con-
sent 10 ritter away their votes TO defeat their own
election ana throw it into the III. of r. where il would be
!e"' AZ Mr. Clay's Committee said, intrigue,
bargain, and corruption :" But, why ask such question
ne People will not do it-and all the hopes of the Goa
htcnists will again be defeated
jackson VIII undoubtedly be e-eeced. PENNSYLVANIA
as urn Tor him as the eternal hlls-and N York will
oaie ue Junto She too much of the game that
Payng-and is too much devoted her distinguished SON.
10 suffer such trick to be played upon her Ali our in
Van Buren, ~
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On the h inst IN this city, nv the Dishon Noore In
@ b abbott Esq Junior Editor Of the Richmond Wing to Mss
Warwick. 49, -'"'' """"OiPi' OF
In lnuenburg tho sh Sharp Cnro, OF Not.or,v -,
MISS Martha a daughter OF Capt. r. c. Gregory. - "
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H OsT yesterday evening, between the Office Of r. &
IA +. Gwaihmey and my dwelling house, doub ole
bottom gold patent lever WAroH with gold dial and Sc.
cond hand three pr OF Jewels made by Joseph johnson,
Liverpool No osi. The finder will be literally reward
ed by leaving The same with VIM. Mitchell, ir Jewelior.
Aig 10 1881 TEMPLE GWATHWEY
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oxygen and initiating the lungs with IL above described
inc oher curative indications ought be resortcd TO- 10
preserve or restore the animal heat by
10 the chest and abdomen and exeues and such inter
nai sumuans an-spasmodics, &c. the attendant symp
IONS may indicate To give full Of the atment
I'D s u,sease what the writer OF this essay did not in
ehu ne was competent TO such task the limits assign
eu 70 nun would not permit it, the intelligence of any well
by the writer will enable him to treat any which
present symptoms may demand In presenting this brief
enu essay TO the public the writer has been
aeu oy no other motive than desire afford relief to
e Unfortunate sufferer under this dready fatal disease
ny calling I'VE attention OF the earned and liberal part Of
hope that their ingenuity intelligence and superior means
may enable them to extract something which may be OF
sood III this uncommon disease. which has, heretofore
great extent baiied the skill OF the most eminent
ANXIOUS MEDICI
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Health do hereby pledge themselves individually 10 IN.
public to announce the first appearance of that disease in
this place."
true copy from the Journal of the Board of Health
JOSEPH TATE,
President Of The Board of HeaIth
JAMES RAWLINGS. Secretary.
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DIED.

AT h habitation, ia Iames CITY Tuas1av
Iruenan Parker, anotve cf she State
seated ut table with hs family helped coffee snl
49, 10 tnstng OF IT. that he iclt he health
man he had been TOR seine ime He az n swoon
o p,aneousy and expired in about hours MOI mem
% menty physical or mental belonging him, pros.
ed ana IN that condition he re;sded till he
wi WE r una 70 promising ehde' many Gends lie
iu uga ana industrious, the Yankees
rs not SHOWN but may hayO his exposure
& M years 1t IS Followed he has sought
merits OF tue murdered NazaIene Whether he
mol cannot now be known lie has appeared the nubs
aul Judge oil Quick and Dead deuy
sealed forever. - - ~ - "' -
a. ms resdence in Henrco county Saturday it inst aer
Illness OF several mont Mr. spo,tswood Brady The
fh year Oi lbs He has Ion iniy
partner to bemoan their
uze hled all the rotations Of lite with
du 10 ms iends As husband
$3.50 ~"N "O"S''
oil iienrico county aged years. N''
Departed this life the 9th July residence of her mhor
chesterfield county, in the ODD
epp consort OF Mr. Gilmore Depp This excellent dv
had o several years been afflicted with pulmonary disease which
she pore with the indeed her patience
anu during its continuance
husband could do done,
Aus 10 no purpose In her death, her husband
Renewable loss and her friends generally, long lament with
heartfelt giie this void IN their She
lor loss.
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Hanover, August !. Jsa2

=, NorE.-lhe oxygen gas may be obtaned by heating
inc nitrate oil potash salpetre) the oxide OF
10 req heat IN retor 10 which tube has been proper
~ hted; any chemical work will give the different me-
'hous oil obtaining oxygen gas which can be easily un-
derstood by any person
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" The Author Of fgricoia has been firm and able
ana uniform supporter OF the doctrines of Virginia We
recommend his Essay TO the readers attention
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RTGH EsT9gs;
EXCHANGE & LOTTERY OFFICE,
RICHMOND, Va.
August III.

bigger sill entirely ahead and perfectly Triumphant L
DTGtOing UHion Canal Lotterg No. 16
81 80 % 80 Is 3 10 IL.
Comb. 10 IS SO the Grand Capital Prize Of $50 900
also III 81 handsome little Capital of 81 900 with SCI
veral other snug prizes, sold and paid at sight as
usual in few minutes after the drawing was completed
by the continued prize selling aud prompt pay
BIGGER
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L. DIR. Cobbs Communication will appear in the mex,
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