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Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-01-21

A Blind Iriskmaa--A clergyman in
ireland once met with poor blind man,
between ninety and a hundred years Of
age. and addressed him by remarking that
he was very old man. He answered.
say and after a short pause added, /" 1t
is well for me that lived 70 be old, but,
with a low voice, it was bad for Solomon"
The clergyman asked him what reason
he had to say thatf He answered, IF
Solomon had died when he was young,
he would have been ons ofthe greatest
men in the world; but If / had died when
Twas young. should have gone 70 hell
Solomon lived to disgrace himself; l have
lived 10 obtain glory" After he had ex-
pressed his dependence on the blood of
Christ Tor salvation, and acknowledged
that Il was by the Holy Spirit he came to
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TzEzE row wM oE P.A .E Eg g ES E .N'

ES situated Crawford county, the left bank of the
 Arkansas river, aboutfve hundred and fifty miles from the MsssspP by the course ot the rEer and few miles below the Indian boundary line. The immediate sltua- tion is picturesque and pleasing to the eye, easily proaehae by the roads, ty elevated for posi- tion ths margin of the riverndeed, portion ot the townsite is high and commanding emnence-with an abundant and neVefalng supply Of the most palatahle point and for distance above, safe and river afords it's extension any great distance above precarlous uncertain and not to be relied on
 Van Buren has more extensive regions of back coun to support beyond all shadow of competition than any other point place this rver in the TeTrto ", known the writer The contiguous settlements of
 Lees creek and Frog Bayou have here their trae The large popuoas and agricultural county of ashngton in this Territory, must an Buren the point of authorization for her produce, and seek her sup ply of essential articles from the same quarters with equal truth, and with equal posveness, may the remarks be made of southwestern Missouri. rapidly advancing in numbers in and in wants. To add another weghty item in the list of advantages the pro- lected United States road, in train of execution from Jackson, Lawrence county by the county of lzard and Washington, crosses the Arkansas river at Van Buren.
 The proprietor invites the merchant the mechanic the capitalist generally and all persons of enterprise and ergy of character, make investments in this town scious that they will meet with early and adequate requital for amount advanced or exerton applied.
 The undersigned being theeele proprietor this town the contract heretofore existing between him and the late Gen. Wm. Montgomery having been rescinded and all disputes to title from that and all other quarters fully adjusted and annulleds ready to dispose of lots, and give indsputable tlies
 Gentlemen wishing to invest money or to locate in thriving town, will do we'll to examine the superior natural advantages and pats of Van Buren, where lots oered at private sale, very moderate terms and accommodating credlts-and reduction in price will be made to those making immediate improvements on their purchases. THOMAS PHILLIPS.
 Fun Burcn, .4pait g, 183G.-5-tf
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MOUTH OF ARKANSAS.

FEVHE subscribers respectfully inform the public that 1 they still continue the Storage and Forwarding bu- siness at the Mourn OF ARKAN RIVER. They have completed their large and commodous warehouses; and ready receive and forward all goods produce Sc that may be sgned to them for reshipment. All business entrusted to them will be punctualy, and what of moro importance, speedily attended to. They have no interest n any steamboat whatever aad rely only the faithful discharge othcr business for patronage and favor. Persons ascending the Arkansas, will ndthe passage through the mouth of Arkansas equally good at all times and better at some, than through the oas boats often pass down the former when the depth of wa ter does not admit passage through the latter.
 They will also transact COMMISSION BUSINESS of ry kind which may be entrusted to then---buyng up country produce on the river, aSc.
 Having recently been informed that misrepresenta- ions are aloa as to the practicabty of travelling from the Post of Arkansas to this place. by lamd on of water and other Instructions, feel it duty owe ourselves and travelling community state that good road IS now open, and with very slight excep- tons direct and dry route, from this place to the Post, and only about 27 miles distant
 ***lf nnremittIng and attention will merit it. they trust to receive a share of public patronage
 MAPES, RYAN & co. ! Mouth ef .arkansas, Jug. 15, l635.-2otf
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NEW GOODS AGAIN.

XNT have just received, direct from Philadelphia " and opening, a large and well assorted stock of STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS, of every de- scrpon, adapted to the present and approaching son. Also, Hardeoare, Glass and Queeasoaye assort- edand general assortment of Groceres and Liquors; which we will sell very low, wholesale retail for cash or to punctual customers on time.
 Purchasers respectful invited to call and examine our stock feel assured that suit them both as to price and quality. l.. &S ". K. GIBSON,
 Little Rock, May 27, 1886.
 0ss5-Also, received at Pine Bluffs, by F. GlBsoN a large and we'll assorted stock of STAPLE S FANCY Hardware, Queensware and Glassware Sugar, Coffee, Tea. Salt, and very general assortment of Groceries and Liquors; all of which will be sold unusually low.
 Pine Bl ifs, May 27, 18s6.
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From the London Literary Magazine. THEDEAD MOTH F RIA DIALoauE.

ii
 Persons-Fatdcr and C1tiid.
 Toucr not thy mother boy, thou canst not wake her fs-Why fathers she still wakens at this hour. F-Your mother's dead, my child.
 g.--And wfat is deada If she be dead why then 'tis only sleeping; For am sure she sleeps Come, mother, rise
 F. Her heart is cold-her limbs Are bloodless-would that mine were so!
 C.-If she would waken, she would soon De warm Why is she wrapt in this sheet! Ii This winter morning were not covered better,
 F fNSo---fiot like like lass;; the fire Might warm you or thick clothes, but her Nothing can again.
 C. if could wake her, She would smile me she always does, And kiss me- Mother, you have slept too long. Her face is pale, and is would frlghten me.
 r. Come, my child.
 C.-Once, when sat upon her lap, felt A beating at her side, and then she said It was her heart that beat, and made me feel For my own heart, and they both beat alike, Only mine was the quickest--And feel My own heart yet, but hers cannot feel.
 F.--Chd child! yon drive me mad Come thence, say,
 C.--Nay father, be not angry! let me stay Here till my mother wakens.
 F. have told you Your mother cannot wake not in this world, But in another she sciU wake for us, When have slept like her, then we shall see her. e. Would 1t night, then! F. No-unhappy child! Full many night shall pass, ere thou canst sleep That last long sleep-Thy father will sleep it. Then thou wilt be deserted upon the earth; Meme will regard thee; thou wilt soon forget sThon hadst natural ties--an orphan lone, Abandoned to the Wiles of wicked men, And women still more wicked.
 G Father! father! Why do you look so terribly upon me. You will not hurt met
 r. Hurt thee, darlings No! Has sorrows violence so much of anger, That it should fright my boy Come, dearest, come g.--You not angry, thena
 F-Too well love you.
 C.-All you have said l cannot now remember, Nor what it meant-you terrified me so- But this know you told mel must sleep Before my mother wakes-so, te-morrow-- Oh father. that tomorrow were but come!
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TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

YTyIE LOTS in the town of Whissontown will be of fered for sale on the 10th day of 5ay next, the premises, credit of sS twelve and eighteen months. Whitsontown IS situated mics from the Arkan sas river. the north side the beautiful and fertile valley of the Big Mulberyaad is selected the county seat o tie large, pepalous and fast n- creasing county of Crawford Surrounded by large and fertile bodies of andnoary in the centre of one of the best counties in the West-with abundance of good spring and stock water 1t offers greater inducements than any county seat n the upper part o Arkansas It's is happily chosen and picturesque, being in level plain in full view Of the mountalne dividing the various ltfhutaries Of the Arkansas from those Of e river. In point of heath place in the West surpasses 1t. Strangers and others wishing invest money in land, will find their interest purchase. The western mail Will shortly pass through this place.
 JOHN HALE,
 TH0a. PHILLIPS,
 WM. SCOTT, Commissioners. Whtsontown Crawford County, Ark May 18o6-6lds The Gazette will insert the above till the day of sale, and forward it's account.
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COTTON GINS.

A SUPERIOR article of Cotton Gins are constantly
 manufactured and kept hand for sale by $. Duty at Somervle Tenn, Of the best polished English steel plate They alsok kept for sale by his agents Memphis, Messrs. Winchester SO Moon Orders from Arkansas addressed to Winchester Ss Moon, Memphis, for any number of saws wanted will be promptly attend ed to and forwarded and warranted be of the first class of Gins. $. DUTY.
 June l, -l1-2am6n,-pr'sf fee SIP.
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NEW GOODS.

NyHE subscribers have just received direct from New 1 York and Philadelphia, large and general assort- Reasonable GOODS consisting in part ofthe fol- lowing articles, Sup. blue, black, and fancy cod cloths ( ( ss s kersmeres 4 large lot of satinets handsome assortment of silk velvet, arseilles, Va lencia, and swansdown vestings Cents stocks, Italian crayats and silk pocket handker- chiefs in great variety Ladies and gents silk, hoskin, and beaver gloves Ladies' and gent. silk, ambswool, worsted and cotton hose and half hose Marrow, and double width merinos and Cireassians rious eoors Ladies' hernan, blonde, gauge and silk dress handker chiefs-handsome style Supr. black, Italian and lustrIng silks Fancy cold, gros de Nap, plain and fg'd do. Pink, blue, green, yellow and white Florence Black and white satin Large assortment of prints painted musns and ging hams--suitabe for the season Cambre and laconet muslins Plain and fgd Swiss null and book do. {. < bobbinet Bobbinet lace edgng and footing Thread lace and edging \ handsome style of bonnet ribbands
 belt do. Luetring ribband, all Nos and colors Merino shaws and handkerchiefs Long lawn and linen cambric handkerchefs 3-4, IA and 5-4 brown and bleached cotton Plaid striped domestcs apron and furniture checks Valencia and Waterloo do do. Irish linen, and linen cambric Bed ticking and twilled cottons Damask and Russia diapers Corded skirts; few ladies' cloaks-a fashionable article White, red, green and yellow hanaels Salisbury flannel and rattlnets White and red Canton flannel Red, white and green tiachinaw blankets Rose and point blankets
 Ready Made CfOfElinss Supr. blue, black and daFflia dress and froek coats Brown and petersham over coats Supr. cloth and kersimere pantaloons Blanket over coats and clothing for negroes
 4 General Assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE, A good assortment of saddlery 90 cases ladies' and gents boots and shoes, 20 cases hats and caps
 .a Large Lot of
 Wines & Liquofs. 34 baskets Champagne, extra brands, Powder, lead, shot, Sc. Sc.
 5-Fhe above goods will be sold on theowest possl- be terms for cash the usual products of the country Dec. Il. 1885. 5. HILL & CO.
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FIFTY DOLLARS sEWAsD.

NN7 AS stolen from the desk of the bar room of C. L.
 w Jetfrles Hotel, on Sunday evening" the 18th inst about siA HUNDRED DOLLARS. Among the stolen were four Sl00 bs two of which upon the Planters Bank o Rlssissppiand 1t is supposed, from circumstances that all are that bank; 0 bill up on the Union Bank of Tennessee the other collected except one Sl0 bill the Bank of the U. S
 The above reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery of the thief S5 for the thietan o the money stolen The thief forced the front door and also e desk-beng bolder robbery than has been perpetFaed in this city, It behooves all good citizens be on the aert c. l.. JEFFIllES
 June 20, I536.-I2tf
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TAKE NOTICE.

\ LIEN Farmer and Mary Ana his wife, aud James "A McFaddin and Nancy his wife, that l, James Pat terson administrator of the estate of William Anthony, dec will apply the first day of the next county court of Crawford county, be holden the first Monday of August next for the purpose of getting order to sell the undivided slaves Lethe and Susan belonging said aate-when and where you may attend if you think pro- per. JAMES PATTERSON, .ddas'f
 ofthe estaie qf IFiAium .lathony, dec'a. June 9. 1s36.-l3-6w-pr's fee S7.
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NOTICE

hereby given that the undersigned has taken out let ters of administration the estate of Temperar ce Collins deceased of the county of Johnson and Terrto- ry of Arkansas, and all persons having claims against said estate, will please present them within not done i'll five years will be forever barred
 ABRAHAM LASATER, .1d,n',
 Qfthc estafe oj 7en,perauce Collins, dec'd. Horse Head Creek. June 29, lS36-I44t-prs fee g 90
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EE.GEN, IA. rF.

EEyEE subscriber has established himself at the above -a named place, where hc will soon be prepared to transact all business intrusted to him. COMMISSION MERCHANT. He has on hand choice assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE. sc. He is prepared to make contracts for the delivery of LUMBER of all kinds, saaOed agreeabty to order.
 C5-Constant employment and liberal wages given to RaFTsMEN. K. T. DUNBAR.
 March B 1s36.--5o-1y&tf
 ELGIN is situated Black River about 20 miles above it's junction with White River.
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July l2, ls36.-15.3t
ADMINIsTis ATIoN NOTICE,

FEyIE undersigned having obtained letters of admins- IL tration on the 27th day of June, 1886, from the clerk fthe county of the county of Johnson and State of Arkansas vacaton the estate of George Jamson late of said county deceased, hereby give ce to all persons having claims against said estate to present. the same duly authenticated according to law within year from the date of said letters, they may be precuded from deriving any benefit from said tate; and if presented aforesaid within five years from the date of said letters they will be forever barred All persons indebted said estate are requested to make immediate payment.
 JOHN R. H. SCOTT,
 ROBERT ". HANSON,
 .4dnaiais,aors Qf tte esfae ef Geo. Jamison, dec'd l5-4t-pr's fee S5.
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H.A EY, aG K1 Er .N .a"

HAVE received, direct from New York, general as \ \ softment of DRy GooDs, HARDWARE, QUEEN s and GLASS WARE--among which are, 3-4 and A brown sheetings and shirtngs Cotton Osnaburg, indigo plads and cheeks Blue, drab and olive twilled jeans Twlled ruby and mourning large and small Super French prints-smal figure printed jaconets Check, cross-bar and striped muslin Plain plaid and striped ginghams; mourning do. Black Italian lustring; coored gros de Naples Ladies' black and white silk gloves
 do. brown and white linen do.
 do. superior colored duscatel do.
 do. do. hoskn do.
 do. black and white silk hose
 do cotton do.
 do. gipsey Tuscan bonnets
 do. Tuscan gimp and Florence cottage do. Misses do. and stray do. do Black silk vesting, and bombazine stocks Brown linen, Russia diaper; rcd padding; Irish linen Lavender, Cologne and Florida waters Teeth brushes, ivory combs--fne and dressing Razor straps, 6cc. dzc. GSc.
 Also, per steamer Tecuaseh from Lousoitte, Kentucky jeans; do. tow linen; do tobacco LOGO lbs. bar leaA; 20 kegs powder
 20 bags shot, assorted sizes, &c. 0c. which they offer for sale at the lowest market prices
 Little Rock, May l6 1886.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-07-22
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES.

YJyHE subscriber having established himself in the A town of LEwlsBuRG, Conway county, will keep on hand large and general assortment of all the articles sold by dealers in the above newhch Will be sold at low prices and on accommodating terms
 E. ". JOHNSON. Lewiaburg C. away county. July l2. lsa6.-l5-tf
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
 EeDFg N.AE1Es

WILL sell two lots in the city of Little Rock, with 8 the buildings thereon, being the lots, house, &c, on the corner opposite the house of William Cumns, Esq.
 eligible situation, and very valuable piece of pro- perty.
 will also sell the farm which now live, about two miles from town the south side of the river taining 200 acres of good land, with good dwelling house on it.
 For terms apply to me, or to Messrs. L. x ". K, Gibson. lSAAC SU iCN'
 Little Rock, July 15, 1s36--15-tf
 The Gazette and Times will publish till forbid.
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Qfeeery hiad aAd qaalag Mexican and other fashionable Hats Boots and Shoes Hardware; Crockery; Saddlery; Wines; Brandies Cordials; Ginger Sweetmeats; Tamarnds in jars Tomato Catsup; Browns No. Tobacco Cut Chewing and Smoking do. Sugar and Coffee; Spices; Flour Bacon with almost every article in the Dry Goods and Grocer lines.
 Persons indebted on last years will confer particular favor by calling and settling the same. Little Rock, May 27, 1936
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NaNE CEOTHING. Sc,
 N0TECE.

A IL persons cautioned not to purchase or nay "A way contract for certain Spanish concession for six hundred arpens of land, confirmed by the Superior Court of Arkansas, at the April term, 1929, and recon frmed by act of Congress approved June D, lsS2 the original claimants Louis Placide, and conveyed said Placde to Hewes eull by deed dated August lt 1928, and by said Scull to Vim. E. Woodruff, by ded dated 23d July, 1832. All persons hereby informed that said Wm. E. Woodruff make no title to the lands selected under said concessions nasmuch as the said Woodruff the 3d of October, 1859, executed his te bond to JohnC Jones' late othe county of Chcot where by he bound himself in the penalty of twelve hundred anu seventy-fve dollars to make the said Jones compeet tie to the lands to be located under and by said conces sion-which said bond I now hold.
 MARY JONES, Executrlx.
 of John c. Jones, dec c. Chicot CO.,, May l, Is36.-6-tf
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gn SACKS Havanna Coffee; 10 bbis. Brown Sugar -E V chest Imperial Tea;
 l bbl. White Hayanua Sugar; 12 Corn Mills
 ALSO,
 +, If, and 2 inch fiat Bar Iron Plough Mouds l; Collins Axes Nails Spades Shovels. Ladies' White Satin, Lasting and Kid Slippers; Mis- ses' Lasting, Morocco and Kid do.; Cents Calf and Morocco Boots; Kip Brogans, Shoes, Pumps; Boys Pegged and Sewed Brogans; Children's Morocco and Prunella Boots-just received, and for sale by April 9. WATT &5 DUNN.
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NOTICE.


 YTyHE amount due the Fort Smith Jockey Club is re- quired to apporton the purses Subscribers are re- quested to pay their subscription. Messrs Boyle and Greer are authorised receive the subscriptions of those who reside at or near Little Rock.
 JOHN DRENNEN, ynlv 70 Is36-1fjs:3t Treasurer.
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bE. H. RslGEkf.N.

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAWt E AS located at Columba, ARK. He will practise n ? R tke 4th Judicial District, and in the Superior CouI at Little Rock, and will attend punctuay to all business entrusted to his care.
 Nov. "A, 1S35.-36-1y
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SADDLERY.
SPUN COTTON,

A FRESH supply of superior Spun Cotton, Nos. fron "A , to 900, just received and for sale by
 May 20, 1856. l.. & ". k. GIBSON.
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;. DE BAUN 6 co.

HAV.El received from New York and are preparedto Goods their line, comprising, in addition to ths M clos in common use, number of others entirely new " Y this market, such as
 Ladies' Cum Elastic Aprons
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CUNfMINS & PIKE, A TIT O R N EYS AT L A ",
 IJTVI. NsnsyEx.

MARSHALsS SALE. .s,. virtue of writ of execution issued from .ne of the Clerk of the Superior Court for the anS of Arkansas, bearing date 2Cth February, iosu on me directed, will expose to sale, at pubic yenrr l the 3oth July 18s6 at the lower steam boat ;u the city of Little Rock, for cash, all the rlght terest, and clam of Jonas Bigelow, in and to 'e boat NeoSho c...os as Taken in execution in favor of the United o'a's~ plaintiff, against said Bigeow, defendant n ,ock in Sale to take place between tie hours of is day the forenoon and 3ocoek in the afternoon Of sala 's' where due attendance will Dc given by vux.hnI.
 D. RECTOR, sna''"e City of Little Rock, July II, l036.-l5-Sw
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Arrival and Departure of the Ma;ss'

Arrival and DepaFtare Of the Ma;ls
 EASTERN.
 .a,vioes-M Mondays, Wednesdays SS Fridays, at ( Departs-Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays ate sa M
 NORTHERN. 'sA's1 S Fridays, at sp DepaHs- W Wednesdays & Saturdays, at 6'l'M. = s
 PINE BLUFFS. '@''u. .arrapes--Mondays, 5a'.s.- Manhens at lo,.4.M 1s '''' 's---'''a's' ? .. c,.wropn l,P.N 4YYiues--Tuesdays Sg Saturdays, 5p Departs-Tuesdays S1 Saturdays, 6 D ''n. "
 SOUTHERN. 'e' 4rrlres-Igesaays u1eaaays eS rflaays, ll,aM ttfPntfs-s' eoiieeoay0 sN s2sssoi oe5 . t I
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NOTICE.

< IL Mails will be closed ORC hsle koa,, befa,. q, "A time fixed for their departure. Letters denas us in the Office after that time will be delayed for b quent mail. JOHN T. FULTON, P M Ny Little Rock, Jan l, 1s36.-39-tf
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.a Large Lot 9 Wines & Liquofs.

34 baskets Champagne, extra brands, Powder, lead, ,shot Sc. dzc.
 0L5-fhe above goods will be sold on thelowest poss- be for cash the usual products of the country
 Dec. 14, 1885. 5. HILL & Co.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-09-01
Ge0AOgICal @sgrVeV.

PROF. ROGERS is endeavourinp ,o
make up an extensive collection Of the line
stones, Marbles, Iron Ores Soils. MarIs va
OF The Valley counties. These will he che
micaliy analysed, or otherwise examined Az
may be deemed necessary-and will aid in
the formation of the Stale Cabinet. which i
about 10 he formed in the Capitol al Rich.
mnnd. In iurthcrance of these objects he
respectfully invites such persons as lee, NJ,
interest In the examination of these or otber
mineral materials found in the Valley and
adjacent mountains, 10 collect specimens Of
The same, and alter carefully noting in The
envelope the place and circumstances in
which they are found, 10 deposite them with
either oi The persons below NAMED. One of
The assistants in the survey, DIR. Il. e. Ro-
GERS, is in the Valley, and will give his al.
tenlion to this and other matters connected
with the work
The following gentlemen will take CHARGE
OF specimens, viz:
John s. 10. lfiIsr, Winchester
Dr. Solomon Uenhle. New Market
Henry Jfc Ciung, Staunton.
Dr. BiackfoTd, Isabella Furnace.
isaac ) Hardesty, Harrisenborg.
O. Editors of Newspapers in ROCKING.
ham, Shenandoah, Frederick, jefferson ard
berkeley are requested TO insert the above.