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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29
EOR TILE AMEnIcAN
For THE AMERICAN.
POLK, DALLAS AND MuIILENBERG.
Grand Democratic Mass Meeting at NOrthum.
berland, on Friday. the 96th of JpIy.


berland, on Friday, the 26th of July.
The facility afforded of easy and convenient
conveyance of the North and West Branch and
Susquehanna Division of the Pennsylvania ca
nal, makes this a central and desirable point for
grand demonstration TO Young Hickory,
Dallas, Muhlenberg and Victory. We mos,
cordially invite the democracy of neighborinp
districts to unite with us, and send greeting to
the several districts in adjoining counties, with
the assurance OF on indomitable spirit of enthu-
siasm, every where animatng the yeomanry
with determined acton to avert the calamity
OF Federal ascendency, (and its attendant train
of evils Of misrule-a National Bank--S $780,.
100000 Debt Scheme, creating and perpetua.
ting odious and aristocratic destruction and
prvileges,) gives earnest that the Goth of July
will be proud day for Democracy.
Rally Freemen let the Farmer, the Mecha-
MICS and the Working men rest from their la
bors and devote a day to the glorious cause of
their Rights and Liberties-to Jefersonian and
Old Hickory Democracy A number of the
most eloquent and distinguished speakers have
been invited, and it is expected will be present
on that great Occasion. The names of the dis.
tinguished speakers will be announced in due
| time, as their answers Of acceptance shall be
received.
James Dieffenhacher, John Vandling,
Jacob l.eisenring, John Clarke,
! VIM. Wilson, Robert Leshcr,
John ioungman, Joseph Moist,
Jacob Rcter, John Peters,
Joseph Hollepeter, J. w. Sam.
Erecutire Committee.
~ b. All Democratic papers will please
insert a not cc of this meeting
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u. ". P.IL.NER, Esq, at hts Real Es-
tate and Coal OKce, NJ. SO Pine Street, PHI
iadcilhia, is authorized TO act as .4gfnt, a, d
receipt tor all monfes due this Office, for sub
sCriptiOH or ddU. rtising.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

0-y- Joe Smith and the Mormons, by destroy
ing the Nauvoo Expositor, and Joe's outrageousy
tyraneal and villanous conduct, has raised such
an excitement IN the neighborhood that we should
not be surprised to find that he had been Lynch
ed by an excited community
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

Oy- NoTIcE TO DEMocRATs.-The jefferson
Democratic and Tariff Club of Northumberland,
will meet at the house of Joseph Vandyke, in
Northumberland, this evening Saturday 30 inst
at y O'Clock, p. NJ. c. w. Higgins will address
the meeting.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

Nh. POLK AND Mr.. CLAY-A cotcmporary
well remarked, that 1.-The Wings affect 10 snecr
at the nomination of Mr. Polk, and to speak of
the obscurity of his past political life" In poll
teal rank, he is the equal of Mr.. Clay He has
been Speaker of the House of Representatives
and that is the highest post Mr. Clay ever ho-
nestly attained. Mr. Polk might, doubtless, like
his competitor, have been Secretary of State il
he had condcscended TO bargain for official dig
nifty. That he has been Speaker, shows that he
is the equal in rank of Mr.. Clay that he has
not been Secretary, proves him the superior.
young Hickory" the epithet which the dull
wit of the National lntelligencer aimed at him
will be taken hold of by the people with ear
nestness and enthusiasm that will astonish the
Wings as much as did the spontaneous outbreak
for Old Hickory.-Spira Of the Times.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

A MURDERER ExECuTED.-Lucien Hall, the
murderer of Mrs, Bacon, was executed at Mid
dletowu, Conn, on Thursday last, agreeably to
his sentence. He was executed within the pri-
son walls There was crowd of some two thou.
sand persons, including females. outside. At
Ihe street by Halls friends, laid on chairs, and
the crowd passed by betw cen the ranks of the
military, TO gaze upon the face of the murderer
Hall was only about 26 years OF age.
lie exhibited some emotion, though not much,
when brough, out for execution. lie observed,
when upon the scaiold, 81 dont feel as if |
could die, after all" On being asked if he had
anything to say, he replied, 4 have a good deal
then took his seat and groaned, but shed no
tears lie then called for water with camphor
in it, which was brought. lie looked around
rather sulklly and said, "l think It strange that
any one should want to see man in this situa
ton" He said as the chord was fixed about
his neck, 81 suppose there's no getting away
from this at any rate" 1t was now near , o.
clock. The sherifitold him that he should have
what time lie wanted. He asked for ID min
utes more-calIed ior Bible and read aloud th,
5lst Psalm. The last five minutes were Gale,
off as each expired lie hoped the world wou,
take warning by him, and his last words wer
"Oh dear me God Almighty have mercy o.
me!' The rope was cut, the drop tell, and il
a few seconds his struggles were over. MI
Bacon was present at the execution with hi
two sons, his brother, and four brothers OF Mr.
Bacon.
RATs.-lf they are Troublesome, sprinkle VI
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T. l. f. c Il o r S.

ELECT TORS,
For President and Wee President Of The u. STATES
WILSON M'CANDLESS, tso,,,,or;,,
ASA DIMOCK,
REPRESE ATIyE.
l. Gro. F LEHMAN, l3. GEORGE ScHNABLE,
,. CHRISTIAN kNEAss, II. NATH'L. 3 ELpRED,
, WILLIAM II SMIru, Is. NJ n. IRVINE,
L. JouS HUI, Phia) 6. JAMES WooDBURN,
s. SAMUEL f.. LEEcH IL HrGH MONTGOMERY
g. SAMUEL CAMr, Is. ISAAC ANKNEY,
T. JESSE SHARPE, 10. JoHN MATTHEWS,
S. n. W. SAMPLE, 30, WM, PATTERSON,
O. WM. llEIpENREICH, 81. ANDREW BURKk,
10 CONRAD SINNER, %. JoHN MfGILL,
H. STErnEN BALDY, 23 CuRsTiAN MYERS,
12. JoNAn BREWSTER, 81, RoBERI Orr
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Printers.

No trade sends into the world smarter and
TO officers of trust and honor--where talent and
energy are required--and you will be most
likely to find them filled with printers. Who
make on: best editors, lawyers, preachers, may
Org and congressman Printers Printing is
a glorious business, thus to fit men for honor
and usefulness. A college education is not to
be compared to an education at the case. One
Of the greatest lawyers England has produced
was a printer. The greatest philosopher of
America was a printer. Who are mayors of
Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth Printers So
also are the Mayors of New York, Washing
ton and Savannah, printers by trade. The re-.
cent Mayor of Boston was printer.
There are something like dozen of prin.
ters in Congress-al of them horors to their
profession.
Certainly the best conducted journals Of this
country are under the control Of printers. Look
10 this city tor instance Gen. Todd, of the
American, Edwards of the Advertiser, Beckett
OF The Bulletin, and Nichols of the Washinsto-
man, are al! printers, and reflect honor on the
craft
Printers ARE looking up. Who would not
be printer! TO the young apprentice at the
case, or roller stand, with smn,ty faces or dirty
fingers, we would say, don't be discouraged. A
few years ago, all the distinguished men we
have named above were similarly employed
Stick to your business and every leisure hour
you have, employ it in the perusal of useful
books aud in the cultivation Of your minds
Then the day will not be far distant, when, i.
you are true to yourselves and contract no bad
habits, you will become useful and honorable CT.
tizens exerting wide and healthy influence
Portland Tribune
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

THE MANUFACTURE OF RAILROAD Iron in
the o. States will be commenced next spring
by the company who are now constructing a
roing-mill at Ddnviie Pa DdnuiHe Dem.
When the company is in the tull tide OF sue
cessul experiment, we trust its members will
recoect. that Mr. Evans, q whg Uuited States
Senator from Maine, and lending Clayitc, pro-
posed 10 grant them protection by admitting
railroad iron into our ports free Of duty. Out
out-upon such protection Dem. Union.
uy- This same Mr.. Evans was one ofthe most
prominent candidates for the Vice Presidency, on
Convention he had considerably relaxed his eff
forts in procuring the repeal of the duty on rail
road iron, but no sooner was Mr., Frelinghuysen
nominated for Vice President, than we find Mr.
Evans making an attempt 10 permit rail road
iron TO be imported free duty, and thus destroy
the great iron interests OF Pennsylvania. Yet,
Mr.. Evans is considered one of the strongest
Tariff Wings in the Senate, and has made several
speeches in answer to Mr.. McDufiie, on this sub
ject. This measure was 10 favor rail road cor.
porations and the question naturally arises why
should corporations have privileges not granted
TO individuals Mr. Evans, we presume, has
reasons satisfactory to himself He who favors
a tariff Of protection cannot honestly make ex-
ccptions for or against any class of individuals.
lC5- Mr.. McDulfe has resigned his seat in the
L. S Senate, for the purpose of going into the
South Carolina Legislature, in order to pass nulli.
fcation laws and TO resist the revenue laws OF
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

&C. The Anthracite Furnace, at Shsmokin,
was obliged 10 blow out on "Wednesday last, in
consequence OF the foundation of a part Of the
Engine having given away. The necessary re,
pairs will be slight and can be completed in a
few days
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

CY-BLACK BAND IRoN ORE-This celebrated ore
is beginning 10 attract considerable attention in
the Pottsville Coal region, where il is found
We have in our possession some few specimens
from the Shamokin region, where, we have been
informed, il abounds as abundantly and of as
good quality as any in Scotland 1t is as heavy
as iron itself Some of it very black, others in.
clning 10 brown. But, independent of this, large
veins of other species of rock ore are now work.
ed in the region, which has been amply tested in
the Anthracite Furnace of Shamokin, which was
supplied almost wholly with this kind of ore
yielding from 80 to 40 per ct and producing iron
| Of the best quality,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

Cj'7 II will be seen by an advertisement in oul
columns, that some of our military friends in Au,
gusta have raised new company.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

70 An excellent tale, by the author of the
"Dutclcnan's Fircsde," not the "Dutchman's
Fish ng,' as cne of our compos tors has made it
will be found on our first page
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

~ The business on the canals, in this neigh
borhood, has very much increased and will dou-
| BILE itself over the past year
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

RATs,-If they are Troublesome, sprinkle un-
Stacked lime in their holes and about where they
congregate, and they will depart without fail
This is more simple than trap.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

DJ- Harvesting has commenced much earlier
this season than for many years previous We
wheat in the shock, cut a week since. The
crops are generally fair, although we have heard
of number of fields of wheat considerably niu.
rod hy sn,ut
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

D5~ The prospects of the Democratic party
have very much frightened since the nomina.
tions Of the Baltimore Convention. We think
it probable that the next election will be large.
There can be no doubt of the result in penn'a
if there is anything like turn out. In regard
to the Governors election we belive it is pretty
generally understood, by all parties, that Mr..
Muhlenberg will be elected,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

t. RAsPBERRIEs AND CREAM have been much
relshed in this place, during the last ten days,
and in no place in this wide world can finer straw
and raspberres be found. than here These, with
the delicious cool thick cream (none of the
mongrel article served up in the cities,) are e.
nough to make the mouth, even of an editor, to
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

% LEwIsBURG ENCAMpNENT.- The military
OF Lewisburg intend holding encampment at
that place, during the next month. The militia
ry ofthat place possess the right spirit TO ac-
complsh such an object successfully.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

DJ- DysrErsIA--A writer in the Philadelphia
Ledger gives the following as a certain remedy
tor Dyspepsia The principle we know is good
Nsrer DRINK anything iohiie you are eating a
meal Drink as much pure water, two hours OF
more before and two hours or more after YOU
have eaten meal, as is reasonable but drinh
nothing al y0ur meals
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

Cy FoURTm OF july CELEBRATIoNs.-The diff
ierent Sunday Schools in this place are making
preparations, we understand, 10 celebrate the CO.
ming 4th of July, in an appropriate manner.
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SELECTED by the Legislature
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ETfCUIfre COmWtUoP.
N. B. All Democratic papers will please
insert not .cc of this meeting.
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BOOKS! EgOOzxs!! New. CEseas, UesEssscat5ons

JUST received on commission, Debate between g Rev. A. Campbell and Rev. Nj. L. Rice. on the action, subject, design and administration of Chris lan Baptism; also, on the character of spiritual in huence in conversion and sanctfcation. and oh the expediency and tendency of Ecclesiastic Creeds. as terms of union and communion. Also for sale the @ Life and Speeches of Henry Clay, in youmes Allson-s history olEurope from the commencement ot the French Revolution in 17s9, to the Restora- ton of the Bourbons, in 1915; Remarks on the French Revolution, by Henry Lord Brougham; Mrs. Ellis popular works, over 50, 1000 volumes sold, in eluding The Mothers of Eng, Women of Eng, Daughters of Eng, Wives of Eng, The Poetry of Life, The Pictures of Private Life, first and second series, Voice from the Vintage, Sc.
 ALSO,
 Just received from the American Tract Society. a large assortment of Moral and Religious Publica- tions, which will be sold cheap for cash, among which is, The Evangelist Family Library, in thirty vols; flayel's Fountain of Life; Saints Rest, &c, &c., together with an assortment of sundrv school books, for Libraries, Be. and for sale by
 H. BATES &s Co.
 Markham Street. .ashleys Roc. April 21 IS14 lv-32
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A MILLERITE AND HIS LAwYER-A law yer i'll Boston few days ago received a very queer letter from debtor client, who has become convert to the second advent faith The client states that in the first place he is poor, that he owes the lawyer the debt, and that the world wifi undoubtedly come to an end oil the 23d inst, but he feels that he can not die in peace unless the lawyer will for give him the debt. If assured by the lawyer that he wonld release him from the demand, he would be fully prepared to meet the sec ond coming of Christ on the 22d instant-- The lawyer wrote, in answer to the letter, that if the world would surely come to an end on the 22d, he would forgive tho debt, but if the world went on as usual after the 22d, he should expect his clieof to come to his office and pay him at least Se cents Sssl: the dollar.
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fiEMr.-The following statement of hemp received at New Orleans may help to show the rapid increase of the cultivation of this important article. In l84l and l642, the entire receipts at New Orleans were on- ly 12ll bales; in l842 and l843 they rose to l5,000 bales, aad in l843 and l844, they reached 38.090 bales; or abont 5000 tons-the increase heinz almost exclusively from Illinois and Missouri.
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MlLLERsM.-Ay young man named Heath, belonging to this town, being in an insane and dangerous state, was committed to Jail for safe keeping on Thursday night, and the next day sent to the insane hospital at Wor- cester. He has been jealous Nlillerite about here for some time past, He is natu- rally young man of good talents, but his mind is probably ruined by the Miller delu- sion Spring6sld Republican
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GREAT BARGAVNs!
ID, BENDER

D. BENDER
 HAS just received, per late arrivals, , lresh ana Ill splendid assortment of DRY GOODS, d,,,,na con ssting in part of black Aipacca nga or1aens poa.'s aeneral "a assortment of Prints; Ginghams; Checks , Flannel Fannes Linseys; Ky Jeans; Krseys satinetts rass;meres. Cloths; bieached and brown sheetings and Shirtings, Hosiery, Umbrellas, shawls' 1ioVes' &c Sc. c..u,, ...or.,,ont of Also, by recent arrivals fresh assortment oi
 Groceries,
 Sugar, Coffee, Salt, &c. SSc. M v.u,, The above goods were purchased in New fork K and New Orleans, expressly for this market, ana will be sold CHEAT for cash only Store on the cof- ner of Main and Markham streets. .e Little Rock, Dec. 2, lS43 iz-u
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NEGOTIATIONS THIS YEAR.--The impor- tations of foreign goods into the United States this year will probably amount to S1l5,000,000. Of this amount, the impor- tations into Philadelphia are about S8,0O0,- GOO, while the importations into New York are S75,000,000 The imports into Phlla- delphia last year were not quite S5,0oo,000,
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New GOOds.

TT N. ALDRICH would respectfully invite the I'll attention of the citizens of Little Rock andit vicinity to his large assortment of Hats, Boots and Shoes. together with general assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries; all of which he has just re, ceved and offers for sale at wholesale or retail at reduced prices. Persons visiting the city and want inc such goods would find it mucfrto their interest to call and examine his stock before purchasing else where.
 Nov ', 1S44-S
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CO-PARTNEEeSMEP NOTICE

I'M P. OFFICER S GEORGE r. SMIIH, "AVE associated themselves under the flrin oi HI OFFICER & SMITH, for the purpose of transacting general mercantile business.
 They now have on the way, an entirely new stock of goods, consisting of
 DRY GOODS. HARDWARE, GROCERIES, CROCKERY- WARE, HATS, BOOTS, SHOES,
 CLOTHING, &c.,, Sc, which they purchased in the Eastern ci'ies, ex- pressly for this market On the arrival of the goods, (which are expected shortlyl due notice will be given.
 Little Rock, October 30, 1914. 7-u
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,gyVOYESONEAN PRACTICE.

rTNHE subscriber having concluded to locate ln
 Little Rock, respectfully tenders his services to a generous public in the practice of Medicine according to the New School principles m Havlng 1T s fullv confident of being able to give satisfaction, of curing diseases that the Old Faculty cannot such as old chronic cases and many diseases peculiar to Fe- males Our remedies are not POISONOUS, entail ing upon patients and their posterity, the csfse ot ruined constitutions. Our treatment aiso oi acute and secret diseases has generally been very Sd siac tory. r uApvFy Rp
 Office next door to the Times and Advocate, Markham street, Little Rock m,
 @,,As we are agent for the sale of Books, Med, icines, &c., we have and intend keeping general supply Wehave at present sappiyS hIs to Thomsonians. Also supply of Ague and Fever Medicine.
 Oct. 30, ls4i.-7-ly
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City EsOteg Opened!

EENHE undersigned respectfully informs his friends x and the public, that he will open, on Friday next, the large, well furnished and eommodious CITv HoTEL He will be able to furnish members of the Legislature with excellent rooms, handsome ly fitted up-and the proximity of the Hotel to the State House will make 1t very convenient place for them to board. The location of the House, near the business part of the town, will render fl saita- ble boarding place for persons engaged in business He is prepared to accommodate famiies and travel lers also. His table will be constantly furnished with the best and greatest variety the market will afford and no pains will be spared to render all comforta- be and well pleased with his fare With these as- surances he hopes his old and his new friends. as well as strangers, will patronize him.
 CHARLES l.. JEFFRIES
 0r5-His rates will be very moderate. Just adapt ed to the hard times. C.
 Little Rock, October % Is44-7
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LUST received and for sale at the Bookstore in , Ashley's row, fresh supply of Stationary con sisting of fine Cap & Letter Paper, Note Paper Folio Post, Medium and Drawing Paper:-also.,, Pounce Pens of every description, small Waters, Notarial Waters, Sand, Sand Boxes, Inkstands, Penknlvess, Folders, black, red and blue Ink, Erasers, Blank Books, red Tape, Slate Pencils SSc &c all of which will be sold at thelowest prices for cash.
 Also-For sale Campbell and Rice's Debate, Ar of other Books
 Liftle Rock November 6. lSH-S
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oe eCo-EsaranersElip.
NOTICE.

AII. nersous indebted to the late firm of D. Y. A BAKER & CO, either by note or beck acct, are n requested to pay immediately ,,,
 Notes and accounts not paid within reasohaoie 2 , s.,;Ii be nt into the hands of an attorney, for nie, ae.t;on G,, Gro. Boocs is authorized to receive ,oey and give receipts on notes md accounts due E. Y. Baker & Co. .r
 Litiie Rock, Oct. IT, fs43. 'a
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Coffee, Sugar, Salt, HrOn &c.

uyHE undersigned have on hand and are selling
 very low, full supplies of the above articles, also bleached and unbeachcd domestics, tckings Osnaburgs, cottonades; English, French and Ameri- can prints of various qualities and prices; Boots shoes, hats, and ready made clothing suitable forthe season; and also, general assortment of Groceries, fnware well ropes, plough lnes trace chains horse collars. brides, saddle bags, c, &c., All of which they will sell at the cheapest rates for cash.
 VIM. VANCE & BROTHERS.
 Anril 24. IS44. Main, near MarhhGm street.
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Steel Pens.

FJsS purdow pens, do d American school pens, ao Perian Pens,
 .u9 uS Ma!gnum Bonum pens, Inmas ru qulre Ledgers, of fine ruled paper,
 a'ueht, and to be sold low, J. MITCHELL, Auction and Commission Merchant, |''''' L'ftls Roci, March, 5, ls44. 25-ly
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NOTICE TO PRE- -EMPTION CLAIMANTS. Every person entitled to the right of pre-emption to any lands within the limits of the townships above enumerated is required to establish the same to the satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the proper Land Office, and make payment therefor as soon as practicable after seeing this noice and before the day appointed for the commencement of the public sale of the township, embracing the tract claimed, above designated; otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
 THO. H. BLAKE,
 Commissioner of He General Laad Ofice. Nov G. lS44-7 (t3 feb.)
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Em<yssaeyCd Cards.

4 SUPERIOR lot of the above kind of cards just A received at this office. Merchants and others wanting business cards printed in neat fancy ssie' .,;u dc well to give call