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The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

fNHOICE DEIRA WtNE--The subscriber has
~ for sale. Ut moderate prices, Al the Exchange
Hotel on street, wines Of the following celebrated
importations
C+ylon, imported in 1894, in the ship Henry Clay
Black Warrior, also via india, IN 1910
Reserve, from the Parish OF San Martin direct.
vi from the House of Nessrs }. Howard March 4
Co. of MADEIRA, and in bottles
dec 5-eom THOMPSON JI LER
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

EPEfT XCL rs. My ait ntion mas osen called
an article in the public papers and circu ated in
handbills about this city called Perifocal Specarles,
said to I've constructed in accordance with the phi
Iosaphy Of nature, In the form ia ,oncavo.C Convex
Elipsis What is mesnt BY the philosophy Of natarc
may bu hard la tS b certainly they at variance
from The laws princsles IT Optics, certainly no
Epsis can converge the ays Of light TO perfect fo-
Gus. hey are said not to he the french mems Us
or Wollaston's periscopic Gone and the same c"n-
strtiction of glaases) The meniscus lens Is truly
ground surfacs concave one side the other aide,
possessing greater degree Of sPhericy consequent
.ly BECOMES masnuy.ng glass Thsspecies Of glass
will converge the rays Of light the same double
convex lens. he application Of this form Of lenses
10 the shape Of Speclacles gives the eye greater
field Of vision. s st sss,s
The celebrated DR.. Brewster, in speaking Of these
Spectacies says that they give decidedly more inpes-
both the alteration Of figure and Of color hut
they may be of use in 4 crowded city in warning US
Of the oblique approach Of ob]rcts. Now, as spec
tacles intended to assist nature, and the Eye,
the most perfect masterpiece Of Divine Mechanism.
Tin its natural state) every part has the very form
and office whichthe laws Of optics require for the most
perfect vision Of object Is it not prepostefous TO
apply piece Of bent concave convex glass with
out true form figure to its assistances On the con-
trary is it not reasonable to conclude that their
tinued use would destroy the eyS entirely Specta-
cles probably the most ancient Of all optical in
struments and yet has undergone the least change of
any. The subject has been we'll considered by Opti-
clans throughout all Europe for ages, and the general
conviction is that truly ground concave or convex
lens is the most suitable for assisting decayng or un-
natural visions Of the human eye. X. PATTEN.
The subscribers have forsale al their anufactory,
on Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 10Th
and llth Streets general assortment Of the best Of
Spectacles, with truly ground. glasses. Glasses Of
the best quality fitted to old frames, SO. Also Sur
veyors Compasses Levels, and Drawing instruments,
Of the best quality.
r. PATTEN & SON.
~ Instruments made to order, and warranted.
dec Sim
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18
NATIONAL THEATRE-WASHrNGToN
Lss,ss, Mr. EMERY --.Nanagsr, Mr.. RIcHINGs

Prices If admission BOX 81; Second Tier 50 cents
Gallery 2j cents
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

TroNEY! H6vEY!!-The subscriber has jult ~
IL ceived by railroad and steauaboat from New
York
st4 Is choice Boxes Of Honey in the comb
gs L Barrel Cuba Honey
80 additional Boxss fine Cheese
4 And good assortment Of Door Mats, manufac-
tured by the Shakers, 5. HOLMES,
dec To- ~ as& ..s s@ey 70 s4 7th street.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18
GARD ro THE ruAflc-ta.,ahx Soush. Aas

GARD 70 The Public --Ea,ihg bought 6ts
the largo and sps.did roonn situated on The col.
ler Of ii street and Pennsylvania asenQs, formerly
fossetts Billiard Room t.ke this opportunity 70
make It k,own To my friends and tho p lie generals
y, that have opened the shove establishment for
the amusement oil those who feel disposed TO give
4 call. My Liquors need no Recommendation. as
you win find on trial and my Cigars Of the
most choice brauds. JOHN WATERS. Jr.
N. b. A Lunch set on the counter every night at
10 O'Clock. Hs te dec Att
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

Hour of Commencement. @
Overture at half-past seven o'clock precisely.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

T OOK HERE-persons suffering from colds,
Ia coughs, &c !, can be supplied with
Pease's Hoarhound Candy 4
Browns Boneset Candy
McCung's Syrup Of May Apple and Wild Cherry
Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cherry
Jayne's Tonic Expectorant
Covat's Balm of Life
Thompson's Life Preserver
Wlsar's Cough Lozenges
Sherman's Cough Lozenges
Peters, Cough Lozenges
by calling on c. II. JAMES,
Corner l4th and E streets.
Where may also be found full and general assort-
ment of Drugs Medicines, Perfumery, Fancy Articles
Brushes, Combs, &C.. all which are sold low for
cash or to punctual customers dec Io-
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

ITO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHERS.
/ The Proprietor of the EXCHANGE HOTEL
respectfully informs Members Of Congress and stra
gers that he is prepared at all times to furnish din
ers and suppers for paries at reasonable prices and
at shor, notice, having every convenience for that
purpose. IHOMfoON lfLEh.
dec l2-u 4f
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

rNO LET.-A new three story brick building on X
i street, west Of Franklin Row. The house stands
on spacious lot, contains eight rooms, and has q
double porlico The entire length Of the building on
the east front. There is also carriage house and
stable in the rear of the premises. Apply to
sr.a ]. C. McKELDEN,
dec l3-3t 7th st., near Gen. Post Office.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18
Z r. This Dye can be had at
s. PARkER'S Perfumery and Fancy store.

TO MEMBERS or CONGRESS. STRANGERS,
And CITIZENS, IN k2.aNT CT FINE BOOTS
.4yND SHOES
EHEsub.criber takes pleasure in informing his MI
merous customers, and the pubic generally, that
he has just received, by late imporatons, choice
lot Of French Calfskns, from Paris of which he is
now manuflct ring, daily his new style Of cork
-OLED 30 IT'S (uneq ,al cd in this or any other
cty) Also, fine dress Boots and Bootees for Gentle
mems wear, very leap for cash. Ladies' wear Of
all kinds from satin gaiter to calfskn walk ng
shoe, at prices as low any other esab ishment in
the city
As sell no work but my own manufacture, all
articles sold by me will b. warranted.
IE- Don't forget the store directly on tho corner
Of Pennsylvania avenue aid 10Th street
dec l5-eo3t m m lBs JOHN MILLS
Intel, Globe, Madisonian, Spectator, s. Capitol.]
The Whig standard., 1843-12-18

/ FOR KENT.--The dwelling part of two story
i brick house, situated on 7th street in the neigh.
borhood of the General Post Office. Apply to az
JOSEPH H. FRANCE,
dec l4-tf 7th street. between D and E sts
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
Sale of Real Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
~ on the 10Th day of November next between
the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ, and P. NJ. of that
day, at Bloomington, in the county Of Macon,
State Of Missouri, will sell at public auction, to
the highest and best bidder, the following lands,
situate in Macon county, viz:
WI W Or. Sec. 80, Town. So, N. Range Is,
containing 80 acres.
sw Or W or. sec. 26, town. So, n range Is,
containing 40 acres.
neqrne Or. sec. 81, town. 50, n. range Is,
containing 40 acres
NV qrs wqr. sec. 81, town. 90, n. range 10,
containing 40 acres.
neqrn or sec. %, town. So n. range Is,
containing 40 acres.
e3s e Or. sec. %, town. So, n. range Is con-
ing 80 acres.
TERMS OF SAIE.-One / cash. in 6, in IL
and / in lS months with 6 per cent.
JOSHUA DRYDON,
SAMUEL w. GOSNELL,} Trustees. &c
NICHOLAS l.. WOOD, y
By JOHN NJ KRUM, Attorney.
Bloomington, Mo. Sept Is, l543. 27-st
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New Goods!
Great Bargains for Cashw

y. G. Davis,
HAS received per Steamboat Chicago and ether
l. L. late arrivals. large and general assortment
Of new STYLED rich and Fashionable Goods, suitable
for the fall and winter trade viz:
New Styled Prints: Mousn de Laines
Alpaccas Flannels: SattlncitS;
Kentucky Jeans; Cassimercs
Cloths; Dumes,ics;
Merino's; Hats; Caps; Boots; Shoes;
Hardware and Cutlery,
and many other articles not enumerated. Having
guarded against catching at damaged pitch fork
goods from the auctions, in the Purchase of his
stock Gas the public is well ware that such is the
character of Goods purchased at aucton) he is
prepared to furnish them with good articles; also,
having availed himself of the most favorable op.
portunilies in the purchase of his stock he is ena
bled to sell at very reduced prices. The public is
respectfully invited to call and be convinced Of the
bargains bei selling as he will sell chea per than
can be purchased elsewhere.
0~rOne call will make many--large sales and
small profits
Glasgow, No, September 10th, 1913 27-2m
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STATE OF MISSOURI, !
COUNTY OF HowARD.} ''''
In the Howard Circuit Court May term, 1913.
... In Chancery.
William E. Hackley, complainant,
Charles Parker, Eliza J. Parker, Rufus Cooper,
Evina NJ. Cooper, Angelina C. Jones, Susan
Ann Jones, Daniel w. Jones Sarah M. Jones,
Montgomery F. Jones, and Margaret l.. Jones.
defendants.
rENHIS day comes the said complainant by his
Il solicitor, and it appearing to the satisfaction
Of the Court that the above named Charles Parker,
and Eliza ]. Parker are non residents of this State
1t is therefore ordered and directed by this Court
that the following notice be published for eight
weeks successfully, in some newspaper printed in
this State, so that the last insertion thereof be
least four weeks before the first day Of the next
term of this Court TO Charles Parker, and Eliza
J. Parker: you are hereby notified that the oath
day of May, 1913, The above named complainant
filed his bill in equity, in the Howard circuit,
| against yourselves and others, alledgng that one
Wiley Jones, since deceased, on the 18th day of
March 1889, sold unto the above named complainant
| tract Of lahd lying and being in the county Of
Howard, STATE Of Missouri to wit: The south west
or. of the north east or. Of Sec no. %, township
no. 81, range no. IT, containing forty acres; that
the said Wiley Jones contracted with said conpiai-
nant in the penal sum Of $50, to make to said
pie to the said land, or as soon as he the said Wi
ley Jones should obtain title from the General
Government for the same, which contract was in
writing signed by the said Wiley Jones, and da ted
the 18th Of March 1899; thut at the time Of as.
| signing said contract, the said complainant paid
the ,a,d Wiley jones the of $50 the full
price Of III" said land; that IN ubout the month
OF jolly 1889, tue said Wiley Jones departed this
life, that the time of his death deed had been
made by HIM, nr any person for him, conveying
to said complainant the said land-that since his
death letters patent for said land has been received
and are now on file in the Office Of the Register of
lands at Fayette, in Howard county aforesaid; and
praying that the above named defendants may he
compelled by the decree of this Court, specifically
to perform the aforesaid a preement contract
set forth in said bill, by making deed convey
ing to him. said complainant, the aforesaid land
in fee simple. Now therefore you, the said Charles
Parker, and Eliza J Parker, hereby notified, to
be- and appear in the said Howard circnit court, on
the first day Of the next term thereof to be holden
at the Court House, in the town Of Fayette. in said
county on the first Monday in December 1913, and
answer the said bill, or in default thereof the
said bill will be taken as against you contessed.--
A copy--Test.
SARSHEL BYNUM, Clerk.
Sep. 16, 1913. 27--sw.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
New Goods,
Rut mo Ilycifempnt,

ID n. LAW, respectfully informs his old
Z. friends and customers that he has just re-
ceived ard is now opening complete assortment
Of SEASONABLE GOODS consisting Of
Cloths and Cassmerss,
Summer Cloths,
Domestics,
Sugar and Coffee,
Fresh Teas,
Cotton Yarn.
Kentucky and Ohio Jeans,
Ginghams, Lawns aud MusIins,
Cravats and Stocks,
Hats OF different kinds,
Ladies and Gents Gloves,
Dye Stufs,
Boots and Shoes
Hardware and Cutlery,
And in short every article the wants OF the
country require. He will say nothing about the
Gerry lo,o price at which he will dispose of his
stock, but would just say to those in want OF
Goods to call and get them.
The highest price will be given for the follow
ing articles in exchange for goods: Tobacco,
Flaxseed Beeswsx, Tow and Flax Linen.
Fayette, April 29tb, 1843 1T
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
l y has obtained from the Clerk of the County
Court Of Saline county, letters tesla mentary on the
estate of VIM. McMahan, decd, bearing da;e the
9Th day'of May 1913; all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay.
uent, and those having claims against said estate
are requested to present them, properly auhentca-
ted, within year from the date of said letters
or they may be precluded from having any benefit
Of said estate, and if not presented within three
years, they will be forever barred.
MARY McMAHAN, Executrix.
Saline county, October 7th, lS43. 3O-4t.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
FANCY AND STAPLE SILK GOODS,
BONNETS, LACES,

MILLINERY ARTICLES, &C.,
consisting in part Ut,--bIuck blue blk, plain and
figured Silks, all of the newest styles; fig'd and
plain bonnet and cap ribbons 'raffetta do; white,
blk and cold fancy hdfkS and scarfs 81 Oriental,
Vic.orine and Rob Roy ShawIs; fg'd and plain
cold vevets, a new article for dresses; black,
white and pink grapes; Tarlesan Muslins; 81,
IA, 5-4 Pr. MOuselaine de Lame Shaw,s; Prus.
sian spun silk and Damasse do, at very low prices;
black and white silk and Lise thread hose; ladies
and misses worsted mitts; ladies' white, black and
cold kid gloves; Orleans cloths; Alpacea lustres;
"a Merinos; blk bombazine and Lyons velvets;
Bonnet Silks, beautiful assortment of all the new
styles
ALSO--A good assortment of mourning and
second mourning dc LANES, of new styles; gum
elastic suspenders; gents black and Italian Cravats,
and long scarts; laces; good assortment of
white and black silk; net drillings, edgngs, laces;
"a, "A, ga, bubbinets, with good assortment
OF thread inser,ings, laces &c; Bonnets and
Hoods-a very beautiful assortment of the latest
styles, and at very fair prices The above compri-
ses but part of his stock. 1t has been purchased
within six weeks at New York, on the very best
terms, and will be sold at very small advance or
Eastern cost.
l am prepared to make reasonable advances on
Tobacco, Wheat and produce generally, consigned
TO my friends IN New York.
A. F. w. WEBB.
Saint Louis, Sept s, 1913. ely.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
LATEST NEWS!
s!The New-YOrk StOren

lhe New DIX StOrc''
is this day receiving pr. steamboats, Iatan and
l. Huntsville, part of their extensive stock of
Fa Ii and Winter Fancy and Staple DRYGOODS,
eons sting of
French Alpaca and Varona Lustres,
Bombazine, Bristol, Thread aud Lise Lace
and edging,
Ladies fancy cravats,
Italian silks,
Double twisted silk net for capes,
Cherry coIored fotence silk
Cap, Neck and Bonnet Ribbon,
New style Needle worked collars,
A large variety of Flench Gloves and Bon.
nets oil every description,
French, English and American Prints,
Jackonel. Bishop lawn,
Mul! and barred Muslin,
Linen and Linen Cambrick hdk(s.;
French linen and grass linen cambria hdk(s
uncommonly fine, also Broad Cloths.
Saxony Cashmere
Satinetts, Sleeps Grey,
Ky. Jeans,
Red, Yellow and White Flannels,
White Thibet do, superine,
Black plain and figured Satin,
Silk Velvet,
Silk and worsted Surge,
together with large supply of other articles in
the Dry Goods line This fall we shall be- ena-
bled to sell our goods little cheaper than we did
before, our stock all having been purchased pre-
vious to the late advance in the Eastern Mark
cts, exclusively for Cash, and selected with great
care; we shall also give the advantage TO our Gus.
toners to give them fresh supply weekly oil
New Goods, and we only ask you to call at the
New York Store" our motto is, no trouble to
show goods J.GOODELL Il Co.
Boonvle, September Odd. l643. 26-6m.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
/ = has obtained from the clerk Of the county
court Of Randolph county, letters of Administration
on the estate OF Samuel II. TedfOrd, decd, bear
ing date August 18th, lS43. All persons having
claims against said estate requested to exhibit
them within one year or they may be- preciuded
iron having any benefit of said estate, and unless
exhibited within three years from the date of said
letters will be forever debarred.
D. Nj. TEDFORD, Administrator.
Sept. 10th, 1913 27-4t*
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STATE OF MlSSoURI,l .,u.,, Ts-m 1870
COUNTY OF MACON, A0sU' i""' 1910

COUNTY OF MACON, \
John Terril, administrator Of the estate of Will
liam Drnkard, deceased.
NOV at this day comes said Administrator
~ John Terrll, on said estate, and files his Pc
tition praying the court to order the sale Of the
south west quarter of the south west quartz. Of
section No. s. in township So, Range ID, or 50
much thereof as will pay the debts of said de :
ceased; whereupon it is ordered that all persons
interested in said estate, be notified appear here,
before the court, on the first day of the December
term, being the LIST Monday in sal q month TO be
held in the court house in the town Of Bloomington,
there to show cause, if any they have, why said
administrator shall not have on order permitting
him to sell said anos for the purpose Of paying
the debts of said deceased and it is further ordered
that notice hereof be published according to law
A copy-Teste.
DANIEL c. HUBBARD, Clerk.
Macon county, October Tth, 1913. 50-6t
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
In the HOwdrd Circuit Court,(
May Term, 1913

May Term, lS43
Haman B, Million, complainant,}
Eliza Jane Million, defendant.>
NTON, at this day. comes the above named
~ complainant, by his solicitor, and it appear
ing by the allegations in the bill OF complaint.
filed by said complainant against the said defend.
ant, that on or about the first day of January, 1887
the said complainant was Joined in the bonds OF
matrinony with the said defendant, tlat they
lived together man and wife from that time till
about the month of November, 1888, when the
said Eliza Jane Million, without any cause or
provuc. ZION whatever, absented herself from the
bed aud boar Of the said complainant against his
viii and consent aud has continued to remain
away ever since; that the said complainant
treated the said defendant atiectionatey wife,
and provided for her according to her state and
condition, &C. And it further appears from the
return Of the Sheriff endorsed upon the Subpoena
issued herein that the said defendant has not been
served with process-anG the Court satisfied thai
the said defendant is nonresident Of the Slate
Of Missouri.
The prayer Of the bill is, that the said defendant
may be compelled to answer the cumpluinant's bill
IN every particular, and that the complainant ma :
be divorced from the bonds of matrimuny by him
heretofore contracted with the said defendant.
You the said Eliza Jane Million are therefore
notified 20 appear on the first day OF the next
term OF this Court, to be held at the Court house,
in the town of Fayette, within and for the County
of Howard, on the first Monday Of December
next, and answer the said bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed 1t is further ordered
that this notice be published in some newspaper
printed in the State of Missouri for eight weeks
successfully the last insertion TO be at least four
weeks before the commencement OF the next term
of this Court.
A true copy of the order
Teste-SARSHEL BYNUM, Clerk.
June oath, lS43. l5--St
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14

Wlll contribute one oil his best articles Tor the
November No. Of l
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK.
1t is unnecessary for US to 60 into detail touch
ing the merits Of this gentleman. There has per
haps no work ever been published in this coun-
try, from which extracts have been so frequently
made, as the lar.famed Charcoal Sketches
The proprietor Of The Lady's Book was the
original publisher of these Sketches, and can
vouch for their popularity. Besides Mr.. Neal,
arrangements have been made with bill the con.
tributors Of any repute in this country, whose
contributions will regularly appear in the Book.
The embellishments OF the number will be nu
merous, at least SEVEN EEeRAvINas Of different
kinds. One parlicularly-A NOVELTY, q
Steel Engraving with an arabesque border, never
before attempted in this country, and which gave
so much eclat to Lockhart's Spanish Ballads.
THE PLATE OF FASHIONS
Anticipates all others, as we have received from
Paris and London the plates containing the latest
fashions for winter closks, beautifully coofed
This alone for the ladies makes the number in.
valuable
Are the public aware that we never omit our
fashion plates? This should be looked to when
subscribing for a fashionable magazine. Thea
are IN erery number, and colored al great CT
pense
1t is pleasant to look back upon our long ca
reer, aud reflect upon the millions that have re
ceiyed instruction and amusement from our
work-it is gratifying to know that we have in
no instance ever published line that would
give offence and have never excited the ire o.
our brethren OF the press. This shall be our lr
ture course.
The EMBELLISHMENTS Of Godeys Lady S
Book are oil the first class, both for selection o
subject and skill in engraving. They consist Of
Mezzotnt, Line and Stipple, and always en-
graved by the first artists. We continue to have
the largest circulation Of any magazine ever pub
lished, and we presume the course we have
always followed is the reason
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
HLOOk QUIT!
Thc Excitement still Raging y!

MUST received and will be sold lsetle lower
o. than can be had in any other store in this, or
any other town west Of ST. Louis, the following
articles
so Sacks Rio and Havana Coffee,
II hhds. New Orleans Sugar,
1000 lbs. No. !, Loaf do.
100 Sacks ground alum salt,
50 bbls. Kanhawa do,
1000 lbs. Fresh Rice,
bbls. No. and 2 Mackerel,
do. S. H. Molasses,
5 Boxes G. P. and Imp. Tea,
20 Kegs White Lead,
100 lbs. Spanish Float Indigo,
Alum, Nader, CopPeras, &c.
Powder, Shot and Lead,
Tar, Turpentine and Tumblers,
80 Kegs assorted Nails,
S. H. SAMPLE & Co.
Fayeue, April "a, 1S43.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
New York Bonnet and Silk
Store.

1873 Main Street, ST. Louis, LIST door belo,o
the Bank
tGNHE undersigned has established himself as
Il above, and would respectfully call the atten-
ton of Merchants and the public generally to his
new stock of
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
Final settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter-
! y ested in the estate fJohn w. Rawlings, decd,
that | will apply to the County Court Of Howard
County, on the first Monday in November next for Il
final settlement of my administration of said es-
tate. MILDRED RAWLINGS, Adm'rN.
Sept. 9th, lS43. 2S-it.*
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-10-14
Final Settlement,

NOTICE is hereby given, that will! apply a,
~ the next regular term Of the County Court
Of Randolph County, for q final settlement of my
administration on the estate of John McCuly
Ssn'r., decd. ELISHA MCDANIEL, Admir-.
Huntsville, October 7th, lS43. 4O-4t.*