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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-04-01

An unfortunate affair occurred on board the
barque S. E. Burrows on Thursday n;ob, which
is thus related in the Star. young man abou,
81 years of age, named Samuel Thurber, of Prov
ldence, was sufocated to death by incautously po-
ing below in the forecas,le while the ship was ben,
fumgaed for the purpose of exterminating rats and
vermin. lie had been warned during the day not
10 go below, but opening the forecase during the
night ana preparing to go to bed while in the act of
himself must have been by the
nxed alr OF the charcoal and fallen down in which
situation he was found by the captain on soinr
aboard this morning. There was no person on
board during the night. coroner's inquest was
held, and a verdict of death by suffo-
'ation returned He was promising man. active
md industrious, and about to be promoted to a
nateshlp His loss is much regretted-N Y Gag.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-04-01

officers of the General Post Office, with foolish
hope that the people will believe all the statements
by them made, be they incorrect.
This is almost serious an affair as carrying the
Fngate Constitution from Boston to New Y York for
the purpose of procuring figure head, the Provi-
dence Journal says the removal of this ship to New
York cost upwards of $4,000, including the loss of
cable and anchor valued at $1,000, but it so hap
pened that this loss not sustained, the Journal
gentry did not recolect that the anchor had buoy
to it.
RING THE RELLs.=RNG TIE BELLS
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-04-01
From the NeWark Daily Adrertiserl

The LONG Hill MURDER.-Mr. John Sayre. who
was shot through the face while sitting by his fire on
Monday evening last, died on Friday night, and was
buried yesterday. coroner's inquest was held
over the corpse and after patient and careful e,
ANIMATION, the jury rendered verdict of murder bv
his brother Anthony S. Sayre. Circumstances we
are told were brought to light, which left no sort of
doubt on the minds the jury, Anthony's guilt
The brass ball being of peculiar dsscription.
(Which passed through the jaws of the deceased IN
the opposite wall) were identified bv a person NJ
Springfield from whom Anthony procured them.
The double barreled gun with which the deed
was done, was also proved to have been in his nos
session and the track of bis boots were discovered
the next day about the window through which
the gun was discharged The boots had been
nan soled, an open space being left where the
old and new sole usually unite and on the front sole
OF one OF them was piece ofiron.-The impressions
mus made in the soft ground were found, upon an
ot the boots 10 be almost distinct and
perfect as that of mould in clay. There are 9th
sr coincldent circumstances which, ms the accused
yet to be tried, we forbear to mention.
The brothers were both farmers, and have lived in
tate OF continual hostility. though several miles
part for many years. The day after John was
hot, Anthony's property to have been sold BY
he Sheriff to satisfy execution in his favor. The
eceased a man Of CO. lived in Morris Co. and An
,ony at Springfield in this Essex Go.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-04-01
THE r EP UBEIcAN.
"WEDNESDAY MORNING APRIL 1, 1885
Republican PrOx.

The Committee appointed by the Republican
State Convention, held at Providence the 10Th day
of January last, to fill the vacancies and arrange
the Prox to be recommended to the Repubi-
can Freemen of this State for their support on the
third "Wednesday of April next, held their meeting
at said Providence on the Goth day of February
1885, and agreed unanimously to recommend the
following gentlemen for their support:
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sincerely attached to our institutions. They ar
jealous of the interests and the honor of the connt-
whether assailed by foreign foes domestic ira
tors" and will defend them :. at all bazord.
John Hancock.
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| freemen of Rhode-I Island read the following md
'heh draw your own conclusions. When the tbun-
der roars we are mum. We would only ask Won to
Dear IN mind that these honorable gentry are the
men who with others of their reckless gang have fr
long time been making such an uproar about the
corruptons of the Post Office. Here we have the
ex-senator and the would be Governor KNIGHT i'm.
porting from Washington for the express purpose
OF securing his own election, something like n cart
'oao OF stun which is to be circulated all over the
state, IN order to dcknght the understanding Of the
'reemen and secure their votes for himself Tb.
Hon. Senator Robbins has received at the same time
ana Tor the same purpose another cart-load-whIe
III connecticut Senator Smith of that State has re
.o''on a 'iru CARLOAD Tor the benefit of hi. own
state preparatory to their election which kos nIac.
IN few days. o! Tempora o! Mores,
From then. Y. Erening Post
FURTHER ABUSES OF THE FR.NKrNs PR,yurcr
w ithIn the last few days. the following packages
OF ranked documents have passed through the POST
Office of this city:
Fmnked by Smith. of Conn, bag. weighing ooo H..
Robbins, of II. l. . bags 300
Knight, do = bags POO l.
- 600 lbs
These frsnked documents made in all t,co car,
o""s' They were all sent to opposition Senators. |,
I. ,. We understand the Hon. Mr. Robbins has
commenced the distribution of hi. cart-ood bv s.,d-
hg parcels to different quarters of the State
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-04-01

The collector Of the port of Norfolk, givs notice
to mariners, that from aud after the Goth March,
floating light will be stationed of Windmill Point 1t
the mouth ofthe Rappshsnnoek river, to exhibit one
stationary heh'.
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OE ENETEN.
FOR SENATOR'S.

l. hLPHEOS KILLINGS. Proyidence.
~' nHNfORD AMY. Little Compton.
3. S1NL WEA TYERHEAD Cumberland.
a. ROBERT T.. MOVES. South Kingsto,cn.
s. CI/RISTOP//ER SPENCER. Wa,u;ek
o. 1HOMhS CcREI, Jr. Portsmouth.
T. iohhC VILhINSON. SmithEed.
G. 'h''D bhbbiiI. Bristol
D. 'OnEfH SPINh. rtkRmgstopn
w. '1Af-iH" r. fO11ER Coventry
HENRY BOWEN, Seeretory.
ALBERT G. GREENE, An'y Gen.
JOHN STERNE, Gen. Treasurer.
HENRY BULL, Chairman.
Z. +. SEARLE, Scc'ry
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This majesty of guilt doth awe my spirit;
II Is the embodied fiend who tempted him.
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Sublime in guiltr--
As the tragedy wore to its announcements hi, cx.
citet,ent increased and the gloomy spirit of the
play was upon him with power that made strop,
Impression OF reality upon the hearers, and made
'hem shudder as he pronounced the following. oc-
sompnnied ny the plunge of the dagger that brought
him to his DEATH 's"'
Bsrtram hath but fatal foe on earth
A"dhei' here s"---[stads himsef
II was At this moment that he plunged the weapou
~ n" heart 1t is said to have been an accident I,
Is our opinion, however, that was the result of the
excited feelings of the actor who had so absorbng
Y entered into the dreadful spirit of his hero as to
dnve nome his death upon his heart by the mere
spasmodic action of the muscles that uncon sc;o,I
moved to do the bidding of the TEMPEST of noss;on
w"hin. Taking INTO view premeditatcd purpose. il
was an accident, for he had design Of ending his
n!e with the play but looking at his complete dcn-
u"catlon OF feeling with the part he acted the aee
0enf becomes a natural and not a wonderful eous,
quence. ''"'e-
The hallucination, If such we may call il did NOT
s"u WIN the plunge OF the dagger His feelings
pore h'm along yet fnrther There was still, after
some ordinations Of surprise from the tragic monks
dying sentence for him to repeat lie went througb
s with startling effect:-
[cifh a burst of erultation.l
"Idiedno Etom death
AesrvSsv's eeapos freed narrors 8 sod"
while he was pronouncing these, the last rords
. = ING Tragedy h's eye and manner were fcarfullv
.isd tne blood was falling from his bosom unon
ne young gentleman who had personated tho ,ho,
sseIess lady 1mogene As soon ms the las, xo,Is
vere pronounced, he fell--to rise M mo-.
The wound was inflicted on the left brco., en,.,oa
y psricardium, If IL did not pierce the heat Ths
?eeoang vas internal and so slow in its prooress
- ne oFgaaic action Of the heart was not iSoIIy c
49, 90" Sessrday, when he left this sublunary b
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BsrtTam hath but one fatal foe on earth,
d"d Ne IS here. e."--- 0abs himself I
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
DE. ". c. EE0 D aE4E1,

THAyI2G located himself tt Little Rock, EE for the purpose of practising MEDl- CINE and SURGERY, respectfully tenders his Professional services to the citizens oi Little Rock and it's vicinity. Prompt attsn- ton will be paid to the duties of his Profess ion. IIs will be found at the brick house lm- medi4tely north of Maj Peay's, and recent r occupied by Dr. sPraSae.
 P. 5. DR. HOWELL Is recently from Alba- nY, '. [. at which place he has been engag- cd as Assistant Physician to the Hospital au- ring the past year.
 Little Rock. Jan. 7th. 1885, 40tf
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EaW ERN STABLE.

z z VIE subscribers having opened the Live- A " Stable on the river bank, in the town of Little Rock, formerly occupied by James f. Johnson, respectfully inform the public that they are now prepared to receive horses. and that they will be kept on the lowest terms and ill the best possible manner. Their sta ble is well supplied with the best of corn, hay, and fodder, and they trust that whoever fa- vor them with thercustom will have no cause of complaint.
 ***Those who prefer to have their horses kept in the conntrYs can also be acconaoda- ted, as they have stable with good pastur- age, three mics from town.
 B. F. WEST & co. September 10, Ie35,-23-tf
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AGENTS FOR THE ADVOCATE.

The following gentlemen have been appoint
 ed Agents for this paper. Jesse Turner, Crawford c. H. John C. SayJors, r. II. Jackson co. J. M. Kuykendau, Jackson, Lawrence co. oHqj. J. WoY, ?. II. Izard c. H. James Bosweu, Independence co. J. 1T. Egaer, Batesville. Benj. Croaotey, Lawrence co. Jaeo5 Buzzard, Lafayette co. 7. IF. CaldaoeU, Jefferson co. Col. anes Scutl, P. II. Pine Bluffs. R. s. Bell, P. II. Monroe co. v. E. Patton, r. II. Lake Port, Chicot CO., v. 9. Ferguson, P. II. Crittenden CO., 1T. z. Biscoe, Helena.
 T. Fmretly, Esq. Arkansas co. Janaes Clark, Miller co.
 DnUld foron, do. ,u. H. Diron, Hampstead co. Ff'aafeti2 Steuart, Esq. Lafayette co: Ihomas .Hathers; Conway co. John HibbiR, do. [. .N. Clarke, ?. II. Morrison's Bluffs: F. Gsans, Vineyard, Washington co. Baoid WaIker, Fayetteville, do. Phllandey LAel, St. Francis co. F. 4. Wilmington, Hot Spring co. $. 7. R. Ryan, Mouth of Arkansas. v. r. .aIilfer, r. .H. Randolph, Tenn. \, 4. Csarles Caldseell, Caldwelton, Pulash V I. 1T. Ruthertord, Esq. Clark co. Bradford c. Fapler; .Tonesboro' Miller e0 Stanislas DGrdanne, Jefferson co. F. c. r. I'eeuaatH, Scotia, Pope co. 1T. s. Laferty, Carrolton, Carroll co. co -NGcholds Dopghery, Clinton, Van bnreus, .o. JoseBh F. Breariey, DardaneIles, Iope D. 5. .4Iston, Spadra Bluffs
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
LIVERY STAREE-

YEy yHE undersigned having opened a Livery $ Stable in the Town of Little Rock. m pesi..a the Store of Ficklin 8- Ranley. ha,r leave to inform the citizens and public gene, rally, that their constant and personal atten- ton will be devoted to the above business. From long experience and attention to the business, they think they can give general satisfaction. They will keep a constant SUD- ply Corn, Fodder and Oats, for sale-Good lots for the accommodation of DroYere, and good pesturage one half mile from Town Terms $2 50 per week.
 JOHNSON HILYARD & Go.
 October lst, 1s35.-26-tf.
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E GOODS
E sa z YT "a ID Tp Re

1sA E1E1 ds ED EeR"@ l EE AVE just received from New York, a h -a general assortment of MERcHANDIzE, among which are the following:
 Black and blue broadcloths; fancy colored ] kersimeres; blue, red and white Mackinaw blankets; white, scarlet, green, yellow, and ! Canton flannels; brown and blcached shirt 1 ing; kentucky jeans; linsey and tow linens; fancy coiored and black prints; French prints; ginghams; printed muslins; Irish linens; 6-4 French bombazne; bombazetts; plain and figured silk velvet vestings; white satin, black lustrlng; colored gros de Naples; I Thibet wool handkerchiefS 6~4 and 5-4 Me- rlno shaWls; embroidered and fancy qauze handkerchiefS; coIored bordered linen cams brio handkerchiets; green, white, and black blonde gauge veils; black and white silk, worsted and cotton hose; beaver, black and white kid, and black and white silk gloves; corded and Manilla skirts; wreaths; gingham and silk umbrellas; silk braids; double and single foundation; cotton yarn.
 Ready EEssse Clothing. Cloth, kersimere, sattinet and Ky. jeans pam talooas; velvet, cloth, black satin, 6ombazine and white RIarseilles vests; camblet cloaks: green and blue blanket coats; worsted and merlno skirts; Guernsey frocks; lambswool and cotton drawers; elastic, worsted and cot ton suspenders; gentlemen's and boys sea otter, fur, sealskin and morocco caps; bon- bazine and satin stocks; an assortment of fur and silk hats; 12 cases boots and shoes, con- sisting of ladies' kid and lasting slippers, la dies seal and leather brogans; mems thick pegged, russet, kip and calf brogans; boys thick begged and kip brogans; misses lea ther brogans and morocco slippers; ehildren's morocco and leather boots.
 Also, General Assortment qf FIRE CUTLERY, HARDWARE, GLASS
 AND QUEENsWARE.
 20 kegs powder
 5000 superior Spanish cigars
 16 boxes common do.
 bbl. fine cut tobacco
 ] box James river do. ia superior articlel
 't Kentucky do.
 cases museat wine
 pise cognac brandy
 Is boxes by I0 and 10 by I2 glass
 t rock candy
 !" do. assorted. All of which they offer at the lowest market price. and to which they invite the attention ot their customers and the public generally. They will take in exchange Hides, peltries, and Furs.
 Little Rock, Sept. %, 1885.
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MOUTH OF ARKANSAS.

gaIE | subscribers respectfully inform the ] public, that they still continue the 5to- rage and Forwarding business tt the Mourn os ARKANSAS RIVER. They have comple- ted their large and commodious warehouses, and are now ready to receive and forward all goods, produce, Sgc that may be consigned to them for reshipment. All business entrusted to them will be panctually, and what is of more importance, speedily attended to. They have no interest in any steamboat whatever, and rely only on the faithful discharge oi' their business for patronage and favor.
 Persons ascending the Arkansas, will find thepassage through the mouth of Arkansas equally as good at all times, and better at soms, than through the cut off--as boats ef- ten pass down the former. when the depth of water does not admit d passage tarouga the lattar.
 They will also transact CoMMIssIoN BusI- NESS of every kind which may be entrusted to tham-buying up-country produce on the river, S5c.
 ***If unremitting care and attention will merit it, they trust to receive share of pub- lie patronage.
 MAPES, RYAN So GO.
 .Houtb cf' .4rkansas, Jug. Is, ls35.-20tf
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NOTICE

FEyO the legal heirs and representatives oi
 s Robert c. Oden, deceased, and all others whom it may concern. The undersigned having been duly appointed administrator o1 the estate of Robert c. Oden, deceased, will apply by petition to the circuit court to be hol- den in and for the county of Pulaski and Fer rtory of Arkansas, on the sixth Monday after the fourth Monday in August, eighteen hun dred and thirty-ive, at the court house in the town of Little Rock, in said county, to order and direct the sale of the lands and tenements ef the said deceased, or so much thereof as the said court may think proper and neces- sary for defraying the just debts of said de- ceased.
 SAMUEL S. HALL, .ados'r.
 Little Rock, August Ii, i835.-20-6t
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GEORGE c. CLARK,
ATTORNEY AT T4Av

oolpmbia, cAteos eopstg, .arkaqsas Territory, yMYILL devote himself to the practice of wy faw--the collection and settlement of debts-the payment of taxes on military s,.,l ether laids--t1e redemption ot lands sold for taxes--the purchase and sale ef iands, ana other professional business, in the counties ei f,hjcot. Arkansas, Phillips, Monroe. st. Francis, Crittenden and Union, and tae county of Washington, in the State of 5lis- sissippi. His unremittlng attention wlA be riyea to all business entrusted to him.
 June q, ISo5.-I4ly
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Groceries.
EAREE TFOR SAEE.

1EHHE subscriber offers for sale his planta- E ton situated on the south side of Arkan- sas river, seventeen miles above Little Rock, containing 400 acres of river bottom, of the best quality-about sixty acres improved. For terms of sale apply 10 the subscriber.
 s. 5. BLACKBURN. August r, 1935.-18tf
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HELP: nEEPa HELPS.
G-Feu uIasES
 AAG H Sa .

HUST received per steam boat Tom Bow eD ling, ion consignment,) IT tons of Hol- low Castings, assorted: for sale low for cash, wholesale or retail.
 Merchants residing above this, and in the interior, can be supplied at as low rates as they can be bought at the works, with the ad- dition of freight and charges.
 Orders for any quantity will be thankfully received and promptly attended to.
 L. 65 ". R. GIBSON. Little Rock, May 9, 1s55.-9tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
EsaEE RggES.

Vi Y REGULAR JOCKEY CLUE RA. 4 tfsS, ever the Little Rock Course, will commence on Tuesday, the 27th day of 0c- tober ensuing. First day. mile heats; purso s20o; en- trance $50. Second day--mile heatsi purse $50; en- trance g20. Thifd day--3 mile heats; purse s35o; en- trance $50. Fourth day--nile heats, best three in five, for the entrance money of the three pre- cading days: entrance 920. Free for any nag agreeably to the rules oi the Course.
 T. X. MAuplN, Sec. pro tsm. Angnst Ii, 1895.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
RUNAWAY NEGROES.

4 VI EappFehendedI, and are salzk$g Sheriff of Arkansas county, the v A following described negroea:- sa's+-.-4i-@s One negro man, who calls him. lselfSAM. Says he belongs to NIr. James Todd, living near Lexington, Ay. He is about B or 10 years of age, about feet 6 inches high, of very black complexion, cun- ming and down look.
 Also, one negro man, who calls himself JIM. Says he was stolen from Mr. John Fisher, in Lexington, Ky. some s or 3 years ago, and sold to Mir. Walker, living in Ar- kansas Territory, above Memphis, Tenn. No doubt .!im has lived in or near Lexing- ton, Ky. Said bog is about 9 or 50 years of age, , feet 8 inches high, slender made, dark complexion, and fine countenanen. He has scar on his forehead. Neither of the above negroes had any clothes but very com mon, and very little at that.
 The owner or owners of said negroes are requested to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take them away, or they will be dealt by according to law.
 VIM. PRICE,
 Sherry .4rhaasas county. Sept. II, 1535.-23-3m
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.s--.sr-
NOTICE.

THgHE undersigned having made arrange
 1nents to leave the Territory for few months, has left his business under the super intandence and care of E. Ii. V ALDEN, who is authorized to act as my agent during my absence. 4i4OstiA5 31 te1ts
 Little Rock. July 1, Is35.-l4tf
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ST BLING. &e.

DE BAUN respectfully informs the ey public that he is prepared, at his farm, , miles south of Little Rock, with excellent stabiing, and suflieiency of corn, fodder, and cats, for thirty horses--which number he is desirous of receiving, and will keep in the best possible manner, at the rate of S3 per week, or 50 cents per day.
 Sept. 1s.-24tf
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E. I.., A As.s.. .'T E. S.

A DNTNIsTRATOR'S, Executors and EA Guardians Bonds-sabpenas-War- rants-Clerk's Summons-E -Executions-C pias--oelivery Bonds, Sc. S5c. we'll execu- ted, constantly on hand and for sale at this Office.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
E; 0 1v. AL.

TOE1N SMITH informs his old friends sna Q1 customers, that he has removed his shas aa to the white building, lately occup jed s,9p ss tavern, by EIr. John Leech, where he wifi vi continue to carry on the TAILORING BUSTNESS. in all it's branches, in the best and most fash ionabla style--equal to any, he trusts. fbat can be done in the Eastern cities. Ali ,eba 1~s wish to have well fitting clothes. and goaS ,eaS work, would do we'll to call.
 N. B. Any of my friends living abroad and wishing to send their measure to me, by ob, serving the following directions and forward, ] ing their measure, can be fitted in style, yUeasure Jor c Coat.
 Length of waist.
 The height of the man. i Length of breast.
 No. of inches round the breast.
 No. of inches round the waist, just abo,a the hip bone.
 Length of arm, from back seam to kpncl, 1 les of the hand, the arm held square.
 For PaatatooaS.--EFrom the hip to ;bo heel of the shoe.
 The vest is taken by the measure of the coat.
 TO J0URNEYMEN TAILORS.
 Three or four Journeymen can find an1. ployment until next summer, by applying to me, at S7 per Coat without extras-if fbey understand their business.
 JOHN SMITH. Little Rock, Feb. 20, 1885.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
DIE. WOOD TUCN EEs.

HAS just returned to Little Rock, and \ Il will attend to all calls in the line cf his profession. He may be consulted at the Drug Store of ". Tucker de Son, or at his residence.
 July D, le35.-2otf
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
THE PUBLIC
AlrWy NOW : sA GqEN SR. :

AGEN GGs NTORTH AMERICAN MAGAZINE l ' Monthly, (PhiIadelphia.l at 8 per an. Reprint of BLAcKwooD, the MErRopoLI- TAN, and the FOREIGN QuARTERLy-Week- y D pages, New Haven. at $7 per annum. PEARL AND LITERARY GAzETrE--We eekly, {Boston, at s per annum.
 AmARaErH-Weekly, Boston. MIRRoR-Weehly, (Cineinnati, g 50per annum,
 Nnw ENGLAND MAoAzINH--Ionthiy Sos ton,) s per annnm.
 KNIoKaasookHR--SEonthIy, (Naw York ) $5 per annum.
 Subscriptions Q the aBore eoorks receiued ot s5ts Office.
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Month of ArIkansas River.

GEouta Of 14rkansas River. LEAVING recently been informed that n mi8representations are afoat Us to the practicability of travelling from the Post of Arkansas to this place, by land, on account of water and ether obstructions, we feel 1t a duty we owe ourselves and a travelling con- munity, to state, that good road is now open, and, with very slight exceptions, on direct and dry route, from this place to the Post, and only about 27 miles distant
 MAPES, RYAN dg Cc.
 Mouth of Arkansas, A. T. June 2, 1885.
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Drs. BEDFORD < JOHNS,

LEAVING associated together in the prac- IA 4 tico of MEDICINE, SURGERY, 65c., ten- der their services to the public, The servi- ces of both will be rendered, when necessa- ", without any additional charge. Their shop Is kept on Cane Hill.
 Washington County. June l2, 1855.
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