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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
JOHN X

oobN n SFO
NO 20, WATER ST. WHEELING.
AS just received from the East a yefy
Me- large anil general assortment Of LiauoRs,
SEoAns, TOBACCO, GROCERIES, &c, among which
are
2 half pipes seignet & Dupeey's 4,h proof
Brandy;
ar cask old Hennessey do;
half pipe Holland Gin, ~favorite brand;
or casE Port Wine, superior quality.
ar do Madeira do, do do.
8 coz MuScat Wines;
3 do Claret do first quality;
. DO Cherry Cognac, superior quality
s do Lemon Syrup;
2 do West India Pepper Sauces.
5000 Regalia SegarS;
20GO Imperial Cazadores do;
10000 Principe do, LIST, Cd and 81 qualities,
n large quann'y Of half Spanish and Com
mon do;
20 gross Golsh's Mstches;
TOBACCO. a large and general assortment
OF The most ~favoTiis brands;
Mrs Millefs fine cut TobaccO;
SOAP: Every description and quoliiy. manu-
~fsciufed ny Hyde & Sons, Baltimore;
20 drums FieS;
Several boxes Pine Apple Cheese;
Together with a Aenerol assortment OF Gro~ q.
all Of The very best qualify, wbich will
be sold as low as they can be had west Of Inc
feb II
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
A ESS CURED,
GH

COMPOUND KREOSOTE ACOUSTIC OIL.
IfOR The cure of DEAFNESS, pains and Tho
discharge of matter from the ears; also all
nose dlsagTeCahiC noises. Ike the bpzZlnp Of
lnseCis, falling Of water, whizzlng Of steam, q c
DC, which are symptoms of approaching deaf
ness. and also generally attendant with the dis
case. For sale by Or J CRUMBACKER,
No i73. MAN st, Sole Agent.
THIS medicine Is highly recommended aud nu.
merous ceruiicates are given, by very respect.
able persons, Of the many astonishing crres
which u has performed. nov &c
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
TO ALI.

LET ALL THE WORLD TAKE NOTICE.
AND BE G. AREFUL NOT TO THE
(SUGA COATED)IMPROVED INDIAN
VEGETABLE PILLS, unless EVERY FOX
has on II the WRITTEN signature OF The orr,
ginal inventor aud pateniee,
G. BENJAMIN SMITH, MD
These pleasant Pills possess powers to open
Att the natural drains OF the system viz: the
LUNGS, KIDNE VS., SKIN d. BOWELS-
hitherto UNKNOWN in the practice Of medicine;
AMI so complete has been their triumph over
all other medicines, that many have been led
TO suppose they contain some powerful mineral;
bot upon examination by DTs Chiffon, Ram
dolph, Huntington and others, this supposilion
IS al once proved 10 be gIoundlsss.
Sold in New York. at the principal Office,
10 Greenwich street, also by Rush.on & Co,
Broadway, corner o. 18th street..
Pamphlets TO be lad OF agents graIis.
N B.-Persons will also notice on the ION Ia
bel an engraved Indian figure, cross ed with 60,
Ell print.
The genuine may also be bought with saIe,v
at DR. Guion'S, corner OF BJwefy and Grand
street, aud Mis- Hays, l39 Fulton Sireei, Brook.
..yn, and at respectable stores throughout the
United States.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
COLUMBUS, (O.N INSURANCE COM
ANY

PNNT.
agency FOR WHEELNG g,
II LIST. At Shriger & Sielle'S Warehouse,
Water street.
HNHEY will take risks on Buildings of all
q kinds:
Steamboats, and Cargocs, Factories, Mills,
keeiboatS, Flaihoats and Careoes &c, against
loss or damage by FIRE or The dangers and perils
oil the seas, lakes or rivers, on very favorable
terms.
RETURN PREMIUMS.
Their agents are author zcd to make the fol
lowing terms with their customers:
Any person InsuIing 4 single risk by which
no loss TO the company j. sustained, shall re-
ceive a return on application 10 the agent, OF
I'D per cent on the amount paid. On nett gross
premium paid each year, amounting 10 $500
or over, ID | 2 per ceut on do; amounting TO
81, 600 OF over, Is per ceOl. ian %
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
FOREIGN COLLECTIONS.
III TUX ma SON,
ATTORNEYS At LAW,

FOREIGN COLLECTIONS.
J. w. TAYLOR 4, n. MAsoS,
TAYLOR & MASON
ATTORNEYS At LAW,
ST. LOUIS. Mo, Office No. 915 Main Street.
SPECIAL ATTENTION will be given 10 tho
- collection Of demands, the payment Of Land
Tuses. md lke investigation Of Land Titles through.
out the States Of Missouri and Illinois, and the
Territory Of Iowa
REPER To:---
Clarke, Dorsey IL Co.
James s Wheat, Esq. Wheeling, Va
Charles ID Knox 81 Son.
Cope. Todhanter 81 Co.
Hon o r Johnson. A"'aeetPnu
John ID Davis. Pittsburgh.
II ~ Davis & Co, 81 Louis.
Galbraiti, d Greenfield, New Orsana
may ID
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22


az II HILL, OF the firm OF GIrIcy e. hin
lVA lG9 Broadway, says the Sugar Coated
Indian Vegetable Pills are superior to any he
has eyer taken. His wiie has found them de
lis hiful and tficaCious.
Miss DOUGLASS, corner Walker and L,udlov
streets, has been cured ri pain IN Inc bs,J
dlmncSS OF slzht, and dizziness NJ long stand
ing, by them Pills.
Mas SlMoNS, Of 90 Henry street. corea NJ
pains and cramps. Of eight years Standing.
Nix ATKINS, Of 2G3 Greenwich street cured
OF dyspepsia, Of seven years Standing,
MR CARLocK's daughter, 8 Sta1Ie street cur.
cd OF Worms IN their worst form.
REV Ma BUENLTr, Of Brooklyn, cured of oil.
iouS complaints, weakness, SC.
We need not add more. Evidence croSds
uron us from all quarters No Pills ever before
accomplishedSo much with So lmie trouble and
disagrceablcneSs as Df Smnh's(Supsr Cooted,
Improved Indian Vegetable Pills snld ~
corner BOwery aud Grand SIS. pb,Iioi,
corner OF Beekman and William srrceis, gyrs'
retts, 90 lind. on 81; Mrs Hays I4g Puii,nn =,
BfOCkly0; and 2O3 G%reenUich S~frfcI. gxsm
he label Lock iof Or sMrA's written siSp,
.uIe Oh ~ 'In'
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22

HNPESH FRUIT.-Just received pr steamer
Mail from New Orleans: 3 boxes NJ lsgs
ranges . boxes Creole Orange; 9 do CecI'a
J cmoBs; o drums Figs; 10 boxes PINE Pine
iC Jas do doi IL boxes Sardine,, Ter sale Ior
i'i CsSh ut PARKER'S.
le'i l0l Man sircc'.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
tt.PirAr SS00 0OO

THIS company being now duly organized, rs
prepared q makc Insurance on every des-
~eupticn ofFirc and Marine Risks, such asdwel-
ling Houses, Store II ouses &c with their con.
tents. Also, Steam Boats, Fiat Boats aud Keel
Boate with their carcoes, To n ad from anyrort
on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. or their trib-
utary streams. Application for Insurance TO be
made for the present nj tne flee Of the Wheel
ing SAVINGS titution
aus 4 r mccoy Sec''v
RETURN PR NUNS.
yHNHE WESTERN INSURANCE Compa
Il ny OF Wheeling will return 10 per cent
on all premiums received for risks taken from
This date, where no loss has oc occurred.
II. Mccoy,
March 3, 1915. Secretary.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
- CASKS MADDEN
- 80 Bags Pepper
20 do Pimentos

- so Bags Pepper
20 do Pimentos
Is Bbls Alum
sc boxes Bunch Raisins
2 bales S s Almonds
Q cases brimstone
l cask Blue vitriol
Q barrels I loves
400 Mats Cassia
20 boxes Chocolate
Icask Chalk
barrel Camphor
10 barrels Canwood
30 do Clipped lockwood
barrel Cream Tartar
s barrels Ground Ginger
ccroons Indigo
cask Lamp Black
2 cases Liquo.ice Ball
90 kege Mustard
I.2 barrel M tmegs
so barrels Loaf Sugars.
All Just received and fer sale BY
Jun CRANGLE e. BAILEYS.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22

NEW PUBLICATIONS.-Lowri Todd
" or the Settlers in The Woods, by John
Gait, Esq; The Dancing Feather or The Amat or
Freebooter, by Professor in2ranam; The Con-
Grip BfotherS. by Alex Dumas; Ediih Vernon
OF Cincinnlu RetuhuiioU; just received a.
ROBBS Great Western Literary Depot. COZ.
nsr OF Nam and Union Sis. ito 20
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
LEATHER,

m UST received at The Sign Of The Blsck
- Mammoth Boot, Marker Square 5000 lts
OF Bes! Bslii'noie Spanish Sole Leather, and
will be sold low for Cash
maj IL TODD q HOWELL.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22

MOOT MOROCCO AND KID SKINS
sB just received from PHILADELPHIA ai.tbs
si2n Of the Big Red Booi, 25 dozen Boot Mo-.
rocco skin; 20 dozen KIT Skins, OF exeeIlsst
quality and will be sold low Tor can
mar ~ SAML McCLALLEN.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22
~ u " II ~ e. II.

SVRAN
iSKS will he taken " The FIRE MARINE
Ga INSURANCE COMPANY or WHEELING
at tie iotcost rates on
Buildings of all kinds, stune, brick OF OGDEN
AHA their contents:
Steamooais; factories; mills, &c.
furnIiutc;
And merchandise ofallkinds.
And aSainstall dangers atie the trans
portation of goods on rivers, axes, seas, canals
anu railroads.
Fer tie character of the company rs to promp-
,ijude and libcralIty in the adjustment aud pa -
mcnt oflosscs.-we beg lPave t. refer to the mer;
chants Of this place Il elsewhere who have had
he adjustment of claims upon us. aug4
Oilce on Ma ia ST. h. HARDING Sec'y.
RET y PREMIUMS.
Eli Fine ai d Marine Insurance Company
Ii of Whsclu 9, will return 10 per cent on
all Ttemiums Gee we'd for risks taken from this
time whsre no loss has occurred.
ieb 81 w HNRDING, Secretary.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22

e. HOE NAILS Il SADDLER,s JACKS
- toll n Sortment OF Shoe Nails and Sad
lIefS Iacks Of every size and good quality.
lns received and Tor sale Wholesale on Retst'
al me lowest rates, at The Big Red Boot Eslsb,
Ii'hment lunar 81 SAML M:CLALLEN,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-22

~ DOI Bed Cords, on hand and for sale
- very low for cash hy
mario CHARLES n BERRY.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09

tion. marked c., by which our domestic deSt will be
fully discharged by the LIST of January, loo3, leaving
in the treasury, after such payment, the sum Of $751;
794. The other, marked D., by which the same sebt
can be discharged by the LIST of January, lS4e-eav-
ing SIS,1s3 in the treasury. The only difference be-
tween tables c. and D. is, that table C. supposes that
the law relative TO tolls and and water rents on the
Wabash and Erie canal will remain as it now is; Ia
bic d. suPposes the present law will be repealed, and
that tolls and water rents win be received in par
funds. Ii is estimated that the receipts from this
source alone, will average 100000 per year, and
should that sum be paid into the State treasury in par
funds, and the lands be relied upon to finish the canal,
it will, of itself, not only pay the ordinary expenses
of the State, but viii leave a surplus of that fund, and
the entire revenue, to be applied TO the discharge of
the State debt. The committee remark, that they are
satisfied, that as the law now stands, the people Of
the whole State are taxed for the prosecution of the
works of that canal, and they consequently submits the
question to the decision Of the Legislature.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
Wing DCceucy.

As a specimen of the progressive march OF whlg-
gerry in the highway of Improvement we submit the
following talented and patriotic effusion of the Rev.
Mr.. Brownlow, editor of the Jonesborough Wing, one
of the wing Presidential Electors of the State of
Tennessee, and the intimate friend and correspondent
of Henry Clay. If it is not the climax of talent de-
cency and religion, pray tell us what is!
"Here is up and at the enemy again We prefer un-
ceasing butchery, and unnumbered defeats, to an igno-
minious peace-such as Napoleon's Generals obtained
by selling him to tine Allied Sovereigns; and their
country with him. We henceforth go into the vortex
of b~ostilities with the NATIVE AMERICAN PAR
TY, and aim, assisted by them, and all true lovers
of their country-their ''ocn, their ndtiue land" to
put down the pillage, intrigue; foreign alliances, and
moral blight, which Locofocos. Foreigners, Catholics,
Mormons, Dorrites, Owenites, Infidels, Nullifiers, Dis
unionists, Polkites, Texas Crusaders, barn burners,
Plunderers of Corn cribs, Inmates of Penitentlarles,
Champions of Whipping Posts, negro stealers, Con-
yicted Liars, Ex-parsons, Woods colts, Keepers OF
Doggeries, Grogshop DULLES, Perjured villains, Haters
of God, Lovers of Sin, Idolators, Whoremongers,
Sorcerers, Wizards, Demagoguss, Hyenas, Hobgob-
Inns, Loafers, Hold men, Blackguards, Buttoons, and
the various other ,cings OF I" THE PARTY" have diff
fused through al ranks Of society, in this once prosper
Gus and virtuous country"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09

Old and New wrinkles.

The Journal takes ground in relation to the rights
of minorities. 1t claims, that in this State at least,
the minority has the right to elect a O.. S. Senator
This is the true spirit of Federal Whiggery, to lie
sure. That party was always in favor of having The
feo govern the many but it differs a little from the
"great embodiment ~ who in his place in the Senate,
likened the minority to a criminal upon the gallows,
with a rope about his neck, and the cart about to be
driven from under his feet!
The Journal also afirms that the Senators are sworn
to support the id1s. This is a great discovery truly,
and should entitle that paper to a leather medal. II
it were true, how could they ever alter or repeal the
laws they had sworn to support! The idea is absurd.
They are sworn to support the CONSTITUTION,
and if they obeyed any law conflicting with that in
s%trunient in spirit, and in truth, or failed to amend or
repeal such a law, they would be really as guilty Of
dereliction of duty, as the Journal, in its mistaken no
tons, now supposes they would be if they failed to
elect a Senator.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
State Librarian.

John B. Dillon, Esq, was on Tuesday last elected
State Librarian, for the term of two years, over the
regular Wing caucus nominee, R. C. Allison. Mr.. D.
is the author of the History of Indiana, and is the
only man known to US, who would likely be benefited
by said Office. The pay is so small, $500 per Year,
that none but a bachelor book worm could live upon it,
unless eked out, according to the rule of Sam. Parker,
by ~pickings ard stealings.
Mr.. Dillon IS eminently a deserving gentleman, and
we are glad that he obtained the united democratic
vote. Though a wing in his notions, he is too sensi.
bic and patriotic to be more than a very mild one, and
VIII never prostitute his Office to the furtherance Of
dirty party work.
S. P. Daniels, the present incumbent, was not a
candidate for election.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
Mob i'm Portland.

The Portland Argus gives the following pafticulafs
of a religious riot in that city:
The meeting at the City Hall last Tuesday evening
was one of the largest that ever congregated In that
building yet to the disgrace of our city, the meeting
broke up in a row, and ended in %Inobbing two quiet
men, SIS. Foster and Rev. J. NJ. Spear, who were badly
beaten and maltreated. And what makes this more
disgraceful to our city than any other mob that has
preceded it, is the fact that Mr.. Foster was a silent
listener to the Rev. Mr.. G. Sparry's lecture against
Popery, and did not utter a word, nor show the Slight
est d~isrespect toward the Speaker nor any one in the
meeting neither did Mr.. Spear, except after the
lecturer had finished his address, and In the midst of
a row, he remarked that some one had invited a dis
cussion and ought to be heard.
The lecturer in many of his statements, grossly
misrepresented the papists and abused and behed the
Democratic party, especially those who usually assem-
BILE at Tammapy Hall, New York And had the few
Catholics or Democrats, who were present, attempted
to gag the lecturer, or create a riot, then from the
Wing presses and Pulpits we should have heard and
seen the most exciting harangues against those who
would not quietly listen to any and every kind Of
abuse that might be said against Democracy and
Catholicism.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09

H. pursuance with q decree Ct the Probate Court OF Marion eoun-
II ", Indiana, we the administrators Il the estate az Thomas
Moore, deceased, will, on the 2Sh day Of Re -Tuay neat, offer for sale
the following described premises, 10 wit Five acres more az less,
al The north west corner of tie west haf OF tie south
east quarter OF secthnH three, in township sixteen, Of range fouri
theRce 10 the mouth Of a lille branch that runs into Fall creek and
thence up the creek to the line. Also the east half Of the north east
quarter Of sal section three, IN The township and range aforesaid,
containing 10 and l6-loo actes. Also, pant Of the north west
uuaftero of section two, in the same township aad ange aforesaid,
bosuded as follows, TO wit commencing 1.-THE hall ne post on TIE
section line between sections two ard three east, one half mile to the
centre of Fall creek thence down The centre Of said creek, along Ire
middle thereof, to The section line between sections ,"o and three;
and thence south on said line TO the place of beginning, con-
tanning five acres more or lrss. Also, the south west quarter Of
the south west quarter Of section Thirty iour, in township seve lleen,
of range four. containing ferry acres. Also, the north west quarter OF
the south west quarter OF section lhHt-hur, IN the township and
range last aforesaid, containing forty acres; and also. The west hat
Of the north east quarter OF secthn three, in tow nship sixtefn OF
range foul, containing 10 and 10 Ito acres In all containing $50 and
81 100 acres, subject 10 the right. interest, and Estate of dover there
in of Jane Moore, widow Of said deeedent.
Said sI- To lake place on said premises, at one O'Clock. p. or
said day. upon the following terms. 10 wit: one thhd Of The purchss Sc
money 70 be paid in hand, the one third thereof in six months from
the date of sale, and the remaining third theresf in twelve mnfths
nom the day Of sale. n the above property $ not sold on the day e
sale. il will he Immediately offered for rent, Er The term Of one yeaf
=, The dav NJ sale. T.. n. SINNER. .-.
THOMAS MOORE, iao""suaoss-
Ian 4 l645. 29-3W weekly l. Fri weekly
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
Important from psexico:

The Eugenia, arrived at New York on the S1st ult
from Vera Cruz, whence she left on the 18th.
Among the passengers in the Eugenia is the Hon.
Caleb Gushing, who comes home with the treaty ne
had negotiated with the Celestials. He left Macao
on the 9th of August date twenty-three days la
ter than before received. MIR. Cushing was attacked
and robbed by a set of banditti, at Ell Pinal, near Pu-
ebla. He lost many private papers of great value.
The principal towns, and, indeed, all the country
have pronounced against Santa Anna, who with d
small force has fled to Quereta-o. The revolution
passed off very quietly, no blood having been shed.
The former revolutions being carried on by one party
of military against another, resulted in much blood
shed-but this movement coming from the people, as
we'll as from the soldiers, made it general, and hence
the little commotion of a disagreeable nature.
The following is an extract of a letter dated Pue-
bla, Mexico, Nov. %, 1871:
Never has there been a time, since the expulsion
of the Spauiards, that this country got to such a pitch
OF revolution as at present. The whole country IS In
opposition to Santa Anna-the interior is all under
arms against him-he is on the march from Jalapa,
with about 5000 troops, to meet the opposition party
at GaudalaJara, with General Paroles at their head /;
they are about 5000 strong, including 5000. Indians,
that came on from the south, to JOIN Paroles. If
Santa Anna. keeps on the march, as he has done,
for the last ten days, the two parties must meet In 4
very few days, when it is expected there Will be a
bloody time whoever loses the the day VIII be suro
to l"se his head.
The Congress is yet in session, and acting al to-
gether In opposition to Santa Anna. They have de-.
clared that if he, Santa Anna, goes on at the head Of
the troops, now against Paroles, be is no longer
President of the Republic, but a revolutionary gener-
al; but he has answered them, to say that he cares
not for the Presidency. and that he will 60 on with
the war. There are six millions Of dollars short in
the Treasury of the Government since Santa Anna
has been President, which is the cause of the presen,
disturbance; he will not give any satisfaction where
this money is gone to. Not knowing but you may
receive these accounts from some other source, l will
close, and send to you, in company with this, the
manifesto Of General Paroles TO the nation, which
will give you some idea of the intention of him and
his party.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09

The increase of bank loans makes money dear and
TN demand. With an increase of specie currency the
reverse is the case. In 1913, produce was sent to
England and sold for S23,U00,000 in specie. That
money brought here is paid out to the farmers and
producers, as an equivalent for their produce, and cir
culates from hand to hand as a currency. Ii is an ac-
tual bona Jfde increase of money. 1t was not produ-
ced by the creation Of a promise on The maturity of
which it will be carried away again. 1t was obtain
ed for an equivalent given. 1t is the nature Of this
sort of money, that the possessor will not allow it to
lay ideas soon as procured, be seeks to get rid Of it.
Where commercial confidence is sound, money never
rests for a moment, but c~irculates with increasing rap
idity, which is equal in its effect to an increased guam
tity. If a sum of money pays four obligations in a
day, it is equal to another sum four times the amount
which discharges but one obligation equal to all the
four paid by the other. 1t Is this rapid circulation OF
a sound currency which the Snb.Treasury rs designed
to produce, and which will advance the property and
interests OF every individual in the country.-N Y
Ners,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
Another Bet.

GHe lOJlONlDS IL SdNu W Ue dSehuluc VOIieSPOnueuCei
and as =" a lady's in the case" we give it place.
Buffalo Com Adr.
DARIEN, Dec. IL. 1914.
J. A. pULLEy. ESQ.,,
DEAR SIR You undoubtedly remember some time
in August last, when on your way to Brattleboro', VT,
of travelling with a lady who expressed herself as
strongly in favor of the election of James K Polk, for
President; and was, moreover, confident that he by the
suffrages of the people Of this nation, would on the
4th of March next, be called to the discharge of the
duties of that high office. You also no doubt, remem-
Der that a wager was then laid between yourself and
this lady (myself,) on the result of the Presidential
election, and to the following effect; 80 Should Clay be
elected | was TO forward to you, at New York city,
IL lbs. of fine, fresh butter, per express should Polk
be elected you was to forward me per express five cans
Of OYSTERS" The result is now known-Polk is elect
cd, Clay is bound for the head waters of Salt River
you have lost the oysters and | am the winner.
Now, sir, relying as we did upon each others honor
in this matter, allow me to say that | shall expect to
receive from you, by the 18th of this month, the five
cans of oysters; as from the opinion formed of you
by me, l am. confident you will not hesitate to a wager
so fairly laid and SO clearly won. Please send the
oyters to R. S. Stevens, Attica, who will receive them
and forward to me.
Very respectfully yours, for Polk,
MARY WEST.