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hereby forwarn all persons against pnr-
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cuted by me to A. Baldwin, as they were
fraudulently obtained, and l do not intend to
pay the same till compelled by law. All said
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two hundred and fifty dollars, becomes due
the 18th of August instant; one for six hun
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he first day of January next, and the third
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I'VE above notes were given in purchase
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and am resolved not to pay them but at the
end of the compulsory process Of law.
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The work will be published by the 18th
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THE OFFICER's ASSISTANT will contain
an accurate and comprehensive collec-
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adapted to the Revised Laws of 1888.
for the use of Judges of Probate, Clerks.
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A REPuLsE.-Zedekiah Smitherton fell
in love with farmer Hobson's rosy daugh.
ter Elizabeth; and as no introduction is
considered necessary among neighbors in
that part of the world, he Just dropped
in one evening to pay her visit. He
found Hobson himself, surly, fat old
mortal, sitting in his elbow chair, with a
pipe in his mouth and mug of cider on
the table before him. After the usual
compliments, which, on the farmers part
were almost lost in the pufs of tobacco
smoke, Zedekiah asked timdly, sif Miss
Elizabeth was at home.'
sTo-be-sure she's at home,' said father
Hobson, sshe's washing clothes: do you
want to see her? Puff, Puff, Puff
Eyes, sir responded the lover blushing-
ly.
Bet cried the farmer in tone which
made Zedekiah tremble; Bet, come out
here, a man wants to see you. Puff
Miss Betty came out accordingly,
smoothing down her apron, and looking
delightfully."-.
Puff, puff. sWell sir do you see her.
said farmer lIobson, to Zedekiah.
Dnsl::,' said Zed.
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Spon.-I have been cunning did
you get any thing?' 'Yes; got tired"
War.-What are you thinking, my man?
said Lord Hill, as he approached SOL
der who was leaning in gloomy mood
on his iireiock, while around him lay man.
|gled thousands Of French and English: it
was few hours after the battle Of Sala-
manca had heen won by the British
The soldier started, and after saluting his
general, answered: | was thinking, my
lord, how many widows and orphans |
have this day made for one shilling."-
He had fired 600 round of ball that day.
The word .fastisas great a contradiction
as we have in the language. The Della
ware was fast, because the ice was i'm
movable; and the ice disappeared very
fast, for the contrary reason: it was loose.
A clock is called fast, when it goes quick
er than time; but man is told to stand
fast, when he is desired to remain station
airy. People fast when they have nothing
to eat, and eat fast, when opportunity Of
iers. The precept make haste slowly,
SUPPOSE it means if you wish to 90 fast.
In an uncertain path. take fast hold of cv-
cry assistance.
Death Of a Miser.--Died, at Anstruther,
on the 25th of May, Alexander Sim, who
mad for upwards of thirty years carried
on the business of a saddler, in mean
shop, and lived IN one room. When not
IN his shop, he was quite recluse, and
his meagre appearance and threadbare
garment evinced no little modification of
the flesh; he was constantly complaining
! oil poverty and badness Of the times. No.
thing being known Of his relations, after
his funeral his shop and room were search
ed by the town clerk, and in chest, the
key of which was hid in an old shoe, re-
celpts were found for $4,000 deposited in
different banks, and ETA in bank notes
were in his pockets. No will was found,
but letter from his sister-in-law, begging
the loan OF few pounds. An old woman
his occasional house keeper says she was
present when he received the letter, and
he threw it from him in great wrath, de.
claring she should not have a farthing.
that if he complied with such requests,
he would soon be ruined man. 1t is
supposed the children of the applicant
are his heirs.--Dunaf1es Courier.
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HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

ME subscribers, importers of hardware
II and cutlery, are now receiving direct
from Birmingham and Sheffield, and from the
manufactures, extensive additions
% their stock, comprising EVERY variety Of
articles in the business-which are offered ON
liberal terms, to country dealers and others.
Among zuhich are
Table and pocket Cutlery: Razors, Scis-
sors, Shears, &c.
Bread, butcher and shoe Knives.
Mill, cross-cut, tenor, pit, hand, PANEL and
other Saws.
New York and Cincinnati bench and
moulding Planes.
American and imported Edge Tools.
Files and Rasps, Ibbotson's and common
make.
Building and Housekeeping articles gen
orally, gilt and mahogany frame Look
ing Glasses.
Fowling Guns and Rifles, Finland percus-
sion locks
Cabinet Hardware of every description.
tin'd and iapann'd Saddlery mems and
side saddletrees.
Wood and iron Hames, eliptical and cradle
carriage Springs, brass, copper and Iron
Wire
Sickles, and grass and cradle Scythes. to-
gether with general assortment of ia
PANIED Fancy and Military Goods.
ALSO
Flat, round and square bar Iron, boob and
sheet do.
Nail and brazier's rods, American, Eng
lish, blister, German, spring, Crowley
and cast Steel, of the most approved
brands.
Common, Birmingham s. mousehole An
pils, blckhorns, stone, sledge and hand
Hammers, black and bright face patent
cast iron and cottial keyed Vices, Pitts
burgh and New York Bellows, assorted
sizes.
Log, trace, trap and halter Chains.
English and American Shovels and
Spades, carolina hoes, common and riyi-
ted corn do.
English and American and Piusburg cut
and wrought nails, spikes and brads.
Boston crown window glass.
Tin plates, brazier's copper, spelter, SOL
der rive;s, &c.
Hollow ware and castings.
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A PROCLAMATION
$500 REWARD.
State of UZinois. SIS.

y
wv HEREAS, it has been represented to
wv me that ENOCH HAWKINS, is
charged with the murder of one Abraham
Moore, of the county of Hancock, and that
the said Haakins was committed and escap-
ed from custody; the said Hawkins was of
the following description to wit: Abou. for
ty years of age, five feet nine or ten inches
high, light complexion, gray eyes, gray hair,
very much peck broken from having the small
pox, down look, speaks slow, and smiles
when talking, ii in a good humor, and a
grea. hand to boast and brag, and withal a
great drunkard, and when drunk will lie
and brag to great excess. He was former
ly from Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, and
has lived in Indiana near Indianapolis.
Now therefore, I John Reynolds, Cover
nor of said State, by virtue of the power
vested in me by law, do offer a reward of
1Do Hundred Dollars to any person or per-
sons, who will apprehend the said Hankins,
and secure him so that he may be brought 10
trial before the circuit court of the said coun-
|ty of Hancock.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused the
LIS. great seal of State to be affixed at Vau-
dalia. this 9TH day &C g .,ct9:1,.c-. 1900
JOHN REYNOLDS.
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The Work will be printed as soon as
hive hundred Subscribers are obtained.
1t will contain between three and four
hundred octave pages, printed on good
fair paper, and furnished to Subscribers
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The printing and binding shall be exc
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ne subscriber proposes preparing for pub
llcatlon work with the above title. The
sentiment expressed in the quoted extract,
pres ents the only motive which has induced
him to undertake it, Our courts are the
expositors of the law; the constitution has
vested them with authority to construe and
declce, and though they have not power
to control individual opinions, yet, by their
constructions and their decisions, must we
be guided in the administration of Justice
and IN the application of law to the business
OF lie. I'll within short time, the decis-
IONS OF the highest judicial tribunal of the
state have been sealed book to majority
OF the people and the profession. The pub
LEGATION of BREEsE's REPORTS, the first work
lot the kind published in the state, has re-
moved a difficulty which the profession se-
rlously felt, and has had the effect not on
~ to elevate the character of our Judges and
remove doubts on disputed points, but also
to prevent needless litigation on questions
previously decided. A very casual perusal
OF that work will convince the reader that
much time, trouble, and expense, and per-
haps more serious consequences might have
been prevented, had the decisions of cases
PupiislCu Hdu0s ANA
as the business Of the courts is increasing
every year, both in Importance and the
number OF cases, the utility, in fact the ne
cesslty of regular publication of their de-
Examinations becomes more and more an
parent.
The subscriber has, therefore, thought
nc might render the public some service in
issuing the publication above named. In
the attempt, he aspires to nothing more than
to give faithful transcript of the records of
the court, with some references to previous
decisions and such suggestions from the
council in each case as it may be practical
BILE to obtain. 1t is the intention to make
II The FIRST oil series, to be continued annu-
ally, and issued as soon as practicable
after the expiration of each term. The fu-
ture numbers, if the undertaking be en-
Icouraged, will contain, in addition to what
is proposed for the present number, synop-
SIS OF the arguments of council, brief of
authorities cited, and such other 1nforma-
ttion as an attendance on the courts shall
enable the compiler to obtain.
S. G. SHERMAN.
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SCHOOL
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For Young Ladies and Gentlemen.
ME subscriber respectfully informs the pub
Il lie, that he intends opening School on the
first of June, at ALLENTON, Peoria county,
where he will teach the different branches oil
Science usually taught in schools and academies.
Particular attention will be given to the mental
and moral improvement of students-such course
of instruction will be pursued, as is calculated to
bring the latent powers of the mind into exercise.
and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge. TUT
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ton, at the head of Lake Peoria, the east side
of La Sale Prairie. This site is healthy and
beautiful, beyond description. There will be a
public sale of Lots in his town on the last Satur
day in May. s.A.
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In the Coles County Circuit Court
JOSEPH BARBouR,)
VS.. On Domestic Attachment
X. L. ROBBINS.
N Office is hereby given, that heretofore
on the 22d day of August, 1888, an at
tachment issued out of said court at the suit
of Joseph Barbour, against the estate of the
said X. L. Robbins, for the sum of twenty
seven dollars and fifty cents; and the same
having been duly returned levied and is now
pending in said court: Now unless the said
defendant shall appear, give specia! bail,
and plead within the time limited for his ap-
pearance in such case, judgment will be en-
tered, and the estate SO attached will be sold.
In witness whereof, l, James P.
tSEAL.] Jones, clerk of the said court, have
hereunio sci my hand and affixed
my private seal, (no official seal having been
provided for my office,) this Goth day Of Au-
gust, 1883. 20-4t
J. P. JONES, Clerk.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Anr,l lOtk iOQ1

the late confagration of the Treasury build
- ing, nearly all the correspondence Of the Sc
cretary of the Treasury, from the establishment Of
the Department to the 3lst March, 1883, was de-
stroyed; including, as well the original letters and
communications addressed to the Secretary of the
Treasury, as the records of the letters and COM
munications written by him. With vrew to re-
pair the loss, as far may by practicable, all Of
hcers of the United States, requested to cause
copies to be prepared, and authenticated by them,
of any letters excepting those hereinafter alluded
toy which they may at any time have written to,
or received from, the Secretary of the Treasury;
and all those who have been in Office and other in
Idividual throughout the United States and else
where, are invited to do the same That this cor
resPondence may be arranged into appropriate
DOCKS, 1t is requested that it be copied on folio
foolscap paper, with a sufficient margin on all
sides to admit of binding, and that no more than
one letter be contained on leaf. 1t is also re-
qnested, that the copies be written in plain and
distinct or engrossing hand. Where the original
letter can be spared, it would be preferred. The
reasonable expense incurred in copying the papers
now requested not exceeding the rate of ten cents
for every hundred words, will be betrayed by the
department.
The correspondence which has been saved, and
OF which, therefore, no copies are desired, are
the records of the letters written by the Secretary
OF the Treasury to Presidents and Cashiers Of
banks, from the lst OCTOBER 1919, to the Goth Feb
ruary, 1888; all the correspondence relating to-
Revolutionary claims under the act of'l5th May,
1928, and to claims of Virginia officers to half pay,
under the act of 5th July, 1882; and to applica--
tions for the benefits of the acts of the I'd March,
1881, and 18th July, 1882, for the relief Of certain
insolvent debtors of the United States. Copies
OF some circular letters and instructions, written
by the Secretary, have also been preserved and
it is requested that, before copy be made Of
any circular letter or instruction, written BY the
Secretary of the Treasury, the date and object Of
the circular be first stated to the department. and
its wishes on the subject ascertaned.
y LOUIS MCLEAN,
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The SELECT JOURNAL OF FOREIGN PERIoDIcAL
-.t r--l LITERATURE.
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TAKEN UP

A BY James Smythe living a.
nc kaa1T I'M bout nine miles north east of
VIZ Hillsboro, in Montgomery
=. county, one strawberry roam
Mare, about seven or eight years old, about
fourteen and half hands high, with a young
colt, the mare has black eyes, left hind leg
SCARED; the colt sorrel, bold face, both hind
feet white; both appraised to thirty five doll
lars, by Joseph Miller and Samuel Nelson,
before me this Sd day of June, 1888.
HIRAM ROUNTREE, j. P.
A copy attest:
l7-3t. HIRAM ROUNTREE. Crk.
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10 The heirs and legal representatives oJ
James Edmonson, deceased.
NnpIC,TN

INOI ICE.
TNHE subscriber will attend before the
- court of Probate for the county of Mont.
geometry, in the State of Illinois, on the last
in the month of August next, to
make settlement of the estate of Samuel
Nelson SEN, deceased, all persons having
claims against SAID estate are notified and
requested 10 present them for the purpose Of
having them adjusted. Those indebted TO
the same are requested to make payment.
SAMUEL NELSON, Ear.
Hillsboro' ILL.,, June %, 1893. 1886