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Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-26

~ OTlCE 10 CONTRACTORS.
IN Proposals will be received at LOCKPORT,
st. Joseph CO. Michigan, until the 10th day Of
May next for erecting Tree Dam four hundred
and fifty feet in length, and seven feet hirh with
Lock sixteen feet high, seventy.fve feet in
length, and seven feet lift, of hewn timber.
Also-for building BRIDGE over the 81.
Joseph River, about two hundred and fifty feet in
length, and twenty f,et wide, the abutmcnts Of
which are to be Of timber and gravel.
Also--for excavating CANAL, two hundred
and fifty rods in length. sixty feet wide at the
bottom, the average depth of cutting four feet
and half, and four side races from four rods to
hfty rods in length, breadth at the bottom sixty
feet, average depth of cutting, three feet and Z
half. All to be done under the inspection of an
engineer, by the first day of October next.
The money will be advanced as fast az the work
progresses.
all the timber will be furnished by the company.
on their land, near where it is to be used.
The work will be let in whole or in part, a.
will best suit applicants. II has been surveyed
and located by competent engineer, and an ae-
curate est mate made.
Persons wishing TO contract for the whole. or
any part, fthe above work, may make a written
or personal application to the subscriber at Lock.
port, who is prepared TO make all arrangements.
BENJAMIN SHERMAN,
Agent st. Joseph Canal and Lockport Manufac.
turing Company.
Lockport, April IL, 1887.
urThe Semi.weekly Free Press will insert the
above till the 10th of May. and charge to this Of.
fee
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MOT VERY NEW!!-
a H. q. ADDERLEY,
IN No SADDLE AND HAIR.

NM r. s g. AD = II, 4
yy,,ltE::::;.YSM NESS MAKER, would respect
Tb fully inform the inhabitants of
st. Joseph and the adjoining counties, that he
still carries on the above business in all its vari-
Gus branches, at his old stand, one door east of
the Presbyterian Church, where he has constant
ly on hand good and general assortment Of
Saddles, Brides, Mart,ngales, Circingles,
Valices, Portmanteaus, Trunks and Carpet
Bags.
A fine assortment of HARNESSES, both of
long and half tug; Brass and plated pleasure
Harness, both double and single, which are made
of first rate eastern stock, and for workmanship
cannot be surpassed in the state. choice as
sortment of Plated and Brass Trimmings kept
constantly on hand to make up toorder. A good
selection of stirrup Irons, Of brass, plated and
polished steel. Also, variety of polished steel
and plated bride bits, spurs, &c.
Thankful for past favors, he hopes by strict
attention to business, to merit continuance OF
public patronage, which will be his constant study
| 10 deserve.
N. b. All kinds of Carriages trimmed with
neatness and despach. Also, first rate Saddle
hand wanted Immediately, 10 whom constant en-
ployment will DO given.
White Pigeon, April 10, 1897. 5w42
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60 1887. $

60 1887. &C !.
OFT, PALMER Il CO., (Succes-
Ii sors to Barker e. Holly SroRAGE, FORWARD
ING and COMMISSION MERcnANTs, at the old stand,
foot of Main street, Buffalo.
The facilities of this house are surpassed by
none engaged in the business, and on the opening
of navigation they will be prepared to receive and
forward goods to any point on Lakes Erie, Huron
and Michigan, on the Erie and Ohio Canals and
Southwestern Rivers, with promptness and dis
patch.
Any property intrusted to their care, for
sale here, in the New-York or other markets,
will recsive prompt and especial attention. The
usual advances made when required.
Merchants Line on the Lakes.
Steamboat buffalo, Steamboat Constellation,
Michigan, +" Pennsylvania,
e Sandusky, Victory,
Upper Lakes Line.
Ship Milpaukie, Ship Julia Palmer,
Brig Manhattan, Schr. Laselle,
Schr. Michigan, Hudson,
{" Marengo, ". C. Baldpin,
Lake Erie Line of Vessels.
Schr. j. Barker, Schr. Lodi,
:" Merchant, "a Marshall Ney,
T" GaseHe. Napoleon,
/" Nancy Dousman.
Erie Canal-Merchants' Line.-Start two
bouts daily. F. WILKIE, Agent,
No. Coenties slip, N. Y.
Washington Line.-Start one boat daily
Il. p. WATERS, Agent,
1875 Broad street, N Y.
Ohio Canal-EdgIe Line.-Start one boat
daily for Portsmouth, and intermediate places
RANSOM, BALDWIN, & co.
Cleveland Ohio.
REFERENcEs.-R. Hunter g. Co., Albany J.
J. Carter g. Co., do; ii. Hunter, Rochester Ran
som, Baldwin, g. Co., Cleveland; o. Newberry
& CO., Detroit; Newberry 81 Dole, Chicago
Holister and Boult Sandusky G. ID. Dousman
g. Co., Milwaukee ]. F. Porter, st. Joseph, and
Isaac j. Ullmann, Constantine, Mich.
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" Rev. THOMAS b. BRADFoRD, ofthe Presby-
terrain church, is expected to preach in this vii
lagc, at the school house, NEXT SABBATH. Meet
ing to commence at half past ten in the morning
and at seven o'clock in the evening.
The Methodists have a meeting, at two p. M.
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REoIsTER's OFFIcE,
Kalamazoo, April 5, 1887.
OF DUPLICATES

IL for public lands are informed that PATENTS
numbered to 4499 have arrived from the General
nv Office. ABRAHAM EDWARDS, Register
M Editor Of papers would confer a favor on
the farmers Of this state by republshng the above
--Kaldmdsoo Gdsette.
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MITH'S SCHOOL BOOKS.-Teach.
- ers, School Committees, Parents, and others
interested in education, who are not acquainted
with
Smiths School Geography and Atlas,
do. Practical Mental Arithmetic,
do. Productive Grammar,
do. Introductory Arithmetic, or Federal
Calculator,
Are respectfully invited TO examine the works
and judge for themselves, of the excellence,
claimed for them, by the publishers-in their Pc
cuar, interesting and definite method Of giving
instruction.
Teachers, that have not used the books-can
have the privilege of returning them and having
the money refunded-if upon trial they do not
answer their expectations. Published by
SNOW g. FISK, Detroit.
UTAll kinds of school Books, constantly 70
sale at fair prices. scr
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g. Essa 1887.
A1lll "HE STEAMBOAT
d MICuIG /.-n

-=-<s-f-<<itr=--tr - (prOpcll9d
by two powerful low pressure engines) ARcH.
BALD ALLEN, Master, will perform her trips for
the present season agreeaby to the following ar
engagements
Leaving Detr't for Buffalo Leaving Bufflo for Dett
May, 5, II. II, %, 30. May, 8, IA, 20, %.
June. Is, 81. "a. June, 1. IS, ~, 30
July, ii, 20, 20. July Il, %, 20.
August, H. 1s, 81, 30. August, ID, 81, 81
September, 10, -, %. September 3 10, 25.
Oct. a. 10, 10, %, 2s. Oct. I, Z, 10, 10, 25 81.
November, 3, 0, Is. November, g. IL, 1s.
She will make four trips during the season to
the Upper Lakes.
From Buffalo touching at the Ports on Lake
Erie, Mackinac, Green Bay, Cheboyagan, Mil.
waukio and Chicago. Homeward bound, at Mich
lgan City, New Buffalo, st. Joseph, and Grand
River. Leaves Buffalo, June ! and 80, July 80
and Sept. 2. Also leaving Detroit June 3, July 2
and 81 and Sept. A. On her return trip, she will
leave Chicago June 10, July 8, August and Sep
tember IL.
The Michigan is about 500 tons burthen-s 3
years old--and her well known strength and speed
well as her unrivaled reputation as a sea ves-
sci are already known to the travelling pub
lie. Her accommodations, always spacious and
elegant, were increased the last season by the i'm
provement of her Ladies' Cabin, and the addi-
ton of eight large and splendid state rooms ad-
joining.
Application for passage or freight may be made
TO the master on board, to the following Agents
o. NEWBERRY e. Co. Detroit.
HOLT, PALMER g. Co, Buffalo.
NEWBERRY a. DOLE, Chicago.
Feb. 90. 20
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GALE OF UNIVERSITY AND

~ h1E VT UNI " En&SH1x ANIL
- SCHOOL LANDS.-Agreeably TO the
requirements Of an act entitled "an act to provide
for the disposition Of the university and primary
school lands,' approved March 81, 1897 Office
is hereby given, that SO much of the said lands
will be offered for sale at public auction, ON the
terms and according TO the provisions of the act
aforesaid, as are embraced in the counties herein
after designated.
AT the county seat of Calhoun county, on
Wednesday, the 9Th Of July next
AT the county seat Of Kalamazoo county ON
Tuesday, the 18th July next.
AT the county seat Of Cass county, on Tuos.
day, the 25th of July next.
AT the county seat of St. Joseph county, on
Tuesday, the LIST Of August next.
AT the county seat Of Branch county, on Tues
day, the 9th of August next.
AT the county seat of Hillsdale county, on
Tuesday, the 18th of August next.
AT the county seat Of Lenawec county. on
Tuesd ~, the 22d Of August next.
AT the county seat of Monroe county, on Tues.
day, the 29th day Of August next.
At the county seat of Wayne county, on Tues
day, the 5th of September next.
AT the county seat of Macomb county. on
Tuesday, the 18th of September next.
AT the county seat Of st. Clair county, ON
Tuesday, the 10Th of September next.
At the county seat of Lapeer county, on Tues.
day, the goth Of September next.
At the county seat of Oakland county. on
Tuesday, the Sd of October next.
-, AT the county seat of Livingston county, on
Tuesday, the 10th of October next.
AT the county seat of Washtenaw county, on
Tuesday, the 18th October next.
AT the county seat of Jackson county, ON
Tuesday, the Oath of October next.
AT the times and places above named, fhs
lands granted to the state for the purposes Of ed
ucation, and situated within the counties afors-
said, will be offered for sale required by the act
before mentioned. Sale to commence in each
and every case at 10 o'clock, A. M.
JOHN ID. PIERCE,
Superintendent Public InsfruefioN.
Marshon M a
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IHM.-M, 1897
NJ EW ARRANGEMENT. UNION LINE.
IN Insured.--The proprietors of the above Line
have completed their arrangements for the ensuing
season, and will, ON the opening of navigation,
start boat daily from Albany and Buffalo. Be-
ing towed by relays of horses on the Erie Canal,
and connected with tow-boats on the Hudson ri
yer and steamboats, and vessels on Lake Erie and
upper lakes, they will be enabled to forward
goods with as much despatch as any other
Line.
For freight or passage apply TO the following
persons, who are proprietors and agents:
A. F. WOODWARD, Corner Pearl ST. and
PETER LUSK, (Centes slip, N. Y
cLUSK, NASH e. CO., ], State st. Albany,
GEO. B. HANNAHS & Co., Rochester.
C.P. MILLER e. Co, }p,g,,o
NORTON, CARLISLE & Co., ''na'o'
GILLESPIE, NORTON g. Co., Cleveland,
o. NEWBERRY, Detroit, Mich.
HUBBARD & Co., Chicago, Ill.
w. Il. HOUSE g. Co, Constantine, Mich.
Il. l. HOWE, Saginaw, Mich.
Feb. 90, 1897. y41
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II AND SALE.-Notice is hereby given,
M that shall expose at public sale, On We'd
nesday the 29th of March, at 10 O'clock, A. M,
at my residence in Bucks st. Joseph cour ty,
Michigan, the following parcel of land, being the
northwest of the northwest 4 Of sec. SO, town.
south Of range III west, supposed to contain 40
acres. ELECTA RICHARDSON.
Centreville, March Is, 1887. 37tf
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Asst CALL.-Al persons indebted to
H w. T. HOUSE, will please call and set
tie the same by the 18th inst. or have the pleas
ure of settling the same with Justice Of the
Peace. Constantine, April 5, 1886. 4Otf
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AD Boots and Shoes, consisting offnen's thick
boots, calf do. boys boots and brogans ms
thick and kip brogans, women's leather boots and
shoes, do. morocco do, do. stuff do, mems seal
pumps. women's slips, do gaiter loots, m.ssss
leather boots and shoes, &c. & c., Just received
and offered for sale on the most liberal terms.
JOHN 8. BARRY.
Constantine, Oct. IL, 1886.
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II IST OF LETTERS remaining in the
HI Post Office at White Pigeon, the LIST day of
April, 1887.
Allen Henry2 Jackson Charles
Aldrich Charles Kenijon Barnabas
Buckle William Lawrence Olladi.h
Bristol Miles Lounsbury Martin
Barns Chauncey Lown Powell G
Boswell & II Lane Jacob
Bull Lyman Linn Daniel
Baum Jesse Miller Warric
Bronze Franklin May Chauncey
Bole John McKinlay A
German Geo Mooad John A
Clark Mrs Robert Mitchell John
Carley Jonathan McEntafer Eli
Coon John Miller
Cook William Newell Francis
Carr Daniel Parish Rodney
Clark Erastus Peek John
Chapman Jared Perse Prosper
Caldwell Sarah Perez Daniel III
Cook David Penland Andrew
Darling James Petit Samuel s
Dichl John r Rutlidge Capt. james
Daniels, Amasa Roberts Marion
Decon John Randall Prosper
Eaddy Robert Reynolds Asahel
Franklin l. Rose William
French Mr. Bedford Peter
Fariban Henry Sheldon Phineas II
Ferguson G W2 Seamore Asaneth
Fletcher VIM Stebbins Frederick A
Fletcher Hannah Slocum William
Fisher Adam Seydel Michael
Fisher Henry Sacket Chauncey
Gaskins Washington Trask Luther
Gilbert George G Taft Moses
Hoffman Philip III Thstler George
Heath Major Taft Seth
Howard John Taylor Eldred Benz
Hamilton Samuel S Taylor T. we
Hotchkiss Thomas Vanvleck John L G
Howard Orrin, Wells Barnard
Hagerty James Winter Jane
Hubbell Eli Williams Harvey II
Jones Dudley Watson Hugh
Johnson Joseph
CHAPMAN YATES, p. M.
DLANK DEEDS Printed on script type
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COldwater to Michigan City,
Centreville, Constantine, Mottrille, Bristol
Elkhart, Mishaacaka, South-Bend Plain
field, Carlisle and La Porte.
THREE TIMES A WEEK,
Leaving Coldwater on Tuesdays Thursdays and
Saturdays, and Michigan City on Mondays, Wed
nesdays and Fridays, at o'clock, A. M.
HALL q ROSE,
BRINK 81 co.
Propr'etors.
Msrch %, 1897
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Office, where he will be ready to wait upon all
who may favor him with their patronage. A
share of the public patronage is respectfully soil
cited.
N. b. Clocks, Watches and Music Boxes OF
all kinds carefully cleaned and repaired in the best
possible manner, at short notice also spectacle les
and Jewelry repaired. gJrCash paid for Old Gold
and Silver Constantine, April 5, 1887.
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M ORTGAGE SALE.-Defaut having
lvA been made in the payment of sum of
money secured by mortgage deed. bearing date
the second day of March A. ID. 1896 executed by
Henry Burnett to Stephen Brown, and the same
being assigned to James Devoe, of Niles, Bcrrien
county, and recorded in the officc of the recorder
in and for the county of st. Joseph, in the state
ofMichigan, on the day of February, 1897,
in Mortgage Book b., page 1873 and l39. The
amount claimed TO be due at the date hereof be-
ing three hundred and seventy four dollars and
fifty cents Notice is hereby given that by vir.
tue of power of sale contained in said mortgage
deed and in pursuance of statute in such cases
made and provided, will be sold at Public Auction
to the highest bidder, at the house of H. Hoabird
or on the premises, in the village of Mottville o.
the thirty first day of May next between the hours
of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock in the
afternoonthe premises described in said mortgage
Decd namely Lot No. in section seventeen and
Lots No. five, six, and seven in section twenty
three, as described on the plat Of said village laid
out by II. L. Stewart.
JAMES DEvOE.
March 6, 1897. &c
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DROPOSALS for constructing MILL.
IL RACE, at White Pigeon, will be received
by the subscribers, residing in that village. Tho
race running on handsome ground, will be $40
rods in length, and must be completed by the first
of August next. The work should be commence
ed Immediately.
The whole job will either be let In one con.
tract or in separate and small sections to differ.
ent persons. FARMERS and others are requcs-
ted to call and examine the ronte, as a liberal
price will be given for the construction of the
whole or any part of said race.
Fifty common laborers and many Mechanics,
will find constant employment during the season
and receive good wages.
McGAFFEY, CHAPfNS & KELLOGG.
March 1, 1897.
Also, Proposals will be received by Kellogg &
Chaplin, who act as agents for Judge Baxter, for
furnishing bill of TIMBER for FIGURING
MILL, 40 by go feet, and forty feet high, for
which the CASH will be paid ON the delivery of
the Timber. A PLAN Of the MILL and a bin
of the Timber may be seen at their store In White
Pigeon 35tf
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HAUT1ON.-Allp persons are cautioned a
~ gainst purchasing certain note gave to
Alexander Beauben for two hundred dollars, da-
ted some time about the 18th of January, 1887,
as it was fraudulcnty obtained, and shall nev-
or pay it unless compelled by the law.
ABRAHAM GRAY.
Batavia Feb % 1897 "a
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SILK GOODS.-Black silk Camblet, col.
- ored do. do, black sarsnets, black silk velvet.
black and colored Gro de Naples, Gro de Rhine
and pink straw, green and blue Florence silks,
Spittlefield, flag, red and yellow Bandanna hand.
kerchiefs, Ondaline fancy do, white, green and
black gauze veils white and black silk hose, frogs,
piping cord belt, gauze and taffeta ribbons; blk
GALLONS. JOHN 3. BARRY.
Constantine, Oct. IL, 1886.
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LtItVIHg DuHlIO lot Dett
May, 8, IA, 20, %.
June, I, IL, "a, 30.
July, II, %, 20.
August, IL, 81, 81.
September 2. 10, 25.
Oct. I, z, 10, 10, % 81.
November, q, IL, 1s.
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NOTICE.-Notice is hereby given to all Of
IN the debtors Of w. r. House a. Co. that ell
notes and accounts due the late firm must BE-
settled by the first day of May next, or else they
will be left with Esq. Pesse for collection;
I. J. ULLMANN.
Constantine, April 5, 1897.
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. EADY MADE. CLOTHING.

~ Pilot cloth, lionskin, blue, red and green
blanket overcoats; blue, lavender, striped, plaid
and mixed sattinett and fulpd cloth coats, jack
cts and pantaloons bevertecn hunting coats and
aentaloons; red and white flannel shirts, wrap
lars and drawers; ladies' and g,ntlemen's CIR
enssian and camlet cloaks; heavy socks; wool.
ar gloves and worsted comforters, all OF when
co offered for sale as low as can be bought TOT
ash or approved credit, by, ,ocr,ner
Constantine, Oct. ID, 1886.
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SALT SALT!!-50 bbls. Salt just re-
- csivcd from Michigan City, and for sale by
s. p. WILLIAMS.
White Pigeon, Dec. 10th 1896. '2tw3
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NEW FIRM, NEW GOODS g. NEW
IN SYSTEM. PRESTON g. BUCHAN-
AN. tailors and dealers in Cloths and Clothing
are prepared TO manufacture and furnish Cloth
ing for ready pay, at prices which cannot reason
abIv he objected to. For the test of which, tho
citizens of st. Josesh and adjoining counties, are
respectfully invited TO CALL at the south Of
Kalamazoo and Chicago streets.
White Pigeon, March 1, 1897. 35tf
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GrThc Rev. Mr.. Brown, Universalist will
preach at the school house in Constantine, on the
first Sunday in May. nt 3 o'clock. p. M.
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TD OARDING.-The subscriber purposes
Id opening u boarding house on the corner of
Washington and Mottville streets, in this village,
on Monday next. Gentlemen DESTROYS Of good
accommodations, are invited to call. Refresh
ments at all hours, for travellers and others, in
the best order.
WILLIAM HAGERMAN.
Constantine March 90 1897. 3Ju
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TUVHE Subscriber wishes to employ some per-
IL son to plough 90 or 30 Acres of Oak Open
ings nearly free from roots; prompt pay and Ii
beral price will be given to any individual who
will faithfully do the work.
ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine Sept. IL, 1886.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORs.-

SUPERINTENDENT Public Insfruef1os
Marshall, Mirch 3lst, 1897. 3m42
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DLANK DEEDS Printed on script type
Id for sale at this Office.
Anril 10 1897
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NOTlCE.-All persons are forbid cutting
~ any wood from our land, or drawing any a
way that is already cut without calling at the
store and letting their wants be known, when
they will be accommodated on reasonable terms.
ISAAC J. ULLMANN.
Constantine, Aug. IL, 1886.
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by two powerful low pressure engines) ARcHI
BALD ALLEN, Master, will perform her trips for
the present season agreeably to the following ar
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NEW MUSICAL WORKS.-An-
IN thems, motels sentences, frios, duets, solos,
and pieces for miscellaneous practice, published
in occasional numbers, by the N. Y. Musical
Academy. Edited by Thomas Hastings.
The Musical Miscellany, comprising the music
published in tho Musical Magazine Edited by
Thomas Hastings. SNOW a. FISK.
Detroit March g. 36
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III THING.--Brown Holland Jackets; Mex
lean do. Roweu do; Mexican Pants; Cotton
AIDE do. Rowen do 4; Brown Holland do; Bea.
vcrteeu do. !; Canton Flannel Drawers; do. do
Shirts; Bombazlnc Stocks Velvet do; Linen
Collars: Bombaziac Vests; Plaid Silk do; Shk
Velvet do. Tabby do. do; Stormant do. Fancy
Marsciiles do. on the most reasonable terms, &c
be had at tho store of JNO. $. BARRY.
Constantine, April IL, 1897.