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Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

THE Post says that there is one mean
rich man whom the Dagucrreans have tried
times to get a likeness of, but failed,
because he was TO stingy to !cGsc his ShGd-
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07
DIED

On Sunday night the 9Th inst, ISAAC NEWTON.
Only sou Of Jacob and Catharins Block, age l
year, and II months.
The fricnds Ct the family are respectfully in
Eited to attend his funeralto DAY at 4 o'clock, P, NJ
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

y Having sold my interest in the Ban.
ner establishment to S F Murray, Esq, ]
would.sincerely thank the public for the lib
eral patronage which the ofic &c has received
sincem my connection withit as publisher
| shall remain in the Office, and will at all
times be glad to accommodate the patrons
of the Banner by %promptness in the exc
cution Of all business in the mechanical
department of the establishment.
InuN z TIInAfIo
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

An editor out West, says to his nonpsy-
ing subscribers-"We connot afford to pay
two or three dollars per day for horse hire
to dun men who ought to have paid .
long time ago: and besides we are too mis-
.erably clad to be seen out of our own village.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

There were two slight shocks Of an
earthquake felt at New York on the 2otl
ult.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07
JACOB BLOCK.

JACOB BLOCK. THEODORE BETS;
EUST received a fresh supply Of FANCY
d STAPLE DRY GOODS, whieh-yil b
sold low BY BLOCK g. BELTS.
Watss st., LpuiSanA
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07
THE SARATOGA sHooTINGsMATcH.

The Saratoga Wing of the 18th inst, says.
that the great shooting match be tween Mr..
storms of Baltimore, and Mr.. Travis, Of
Brooklyn, for $3.50 a side which came off in
that village on Tuesday last, was won by
Mr.. Storms. 1t was closely contested through
out and left the friends of both equally con-
iident of success another time.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

We would call the attention Of the pub
lie to the advertisement Of Messrs. New
nam & Markley to be found 10 another
column. They have on hand q splendid as
sortment of Boots and Shoes which they are
disposed to sell as low as they can be re-
tailed in St. Louis. The people ofthe coun-
try would do well to give them a call be-
fore they go further. Their fine boots are
equal both in appearance and durability to
any to be found in the cities.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07
JOHN F. THOMAS.

The smoke raised in Hancock county,
Illinois, will probably pass off without
much fire. We learn that the anti-Mor.
mons are about to raise the seige, and re-
turn to their homes. So there is to be no
war in Hancock for the present. The
mighty heroes OF this memorable stru sgle,
having given vent to their courage in a
wal Of words, will now return to their
homes, silently to ponder over the sad ha,
voc they rave made. We would not tar.
nish their dearly bought glory, but let then
rest quietly under the laurels they hav,
won.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

yin Troy wisconsin, 1000 acres Of
broom corn were planted last year, and up
wards of 100000 brooms manufactured
specially for the Liverpool market.
Pretty well that, for a new country. 1t
should have been told to the Marines,
though.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

In consequence of the scarcity OF money
in Oregon territory, orders on merchants
and good m~erchantable wheat are made a
tenderfor the payment of taxes &C.
to the government. The following is a copy
of a statute passed by the territorial leg's-
lature of Oregon, and published in the
Oregon Spectator:
"Sec. BE it enacted by the House OF
Representatives of Oregon Territory, That
in addition to gold and silver, treasury
drafts, approved orders on solvent merch-
ants; and good mcrchantsble wheat at mar
ket price, delivered at such place as it is
customary for merchants TO receive goods
at, shall be a lawful tender for the pay
ment of taxes, and Judgment rendered IN
the courts of Oregon Territory, and for the
Ipayment of all debts contracted in Oregon
Territory, where no special contracts
have been made TO the contrary.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

The September number of the St. Louis
Magnet has been received. 1t contains the
usual number of articles on Mcsmerism.
electricity, &c. The articles are perspicu-
Gus, and the subjects ably treated.
The cotton crop in South Carolina and
Georgia is said to be much injured by the
caterpillar.
The value of the produce shipped from
the United States to Liverpool, during six
months Of the past year, was 1879, 900, 900,
of which $36, OOO, 900 was in cotton.
The Paris Mercury of the Goth ult. says
John H. Betner and William Betner, who
were confined in the Jail at this place, on
indictments for high crimes, broke out on
the 2lst inst. and made their escape. The
weather being warm, the j~ailor, prompted
by feelings of humanity, permitted them in
the day time to occupy the front room,
which is we'll ventilated; and that room not
being very secure, they, by the aid of an
auger, which some evil disposed person
furnished them, made their escape.
It was expected that Gen. Taylor would
take up his line of march for Monterey or
the LIST inst. and as Santa Anna, who is saic
to be exceedingly hostile to the United
States, is now at the head of affairs in Mex.
ice, W. may expect soon to hear Of stirring
news from the south.
In our columns of to day will be found
the circular Of Messrs. George anc
William Reading
We publish them only as advertisement.
for which we are to receive pay. 1t is
strict rule with us not to fill our columns
with personal communications in which
die public feel no interest, unless they al
paid for as advertisements. We have nc
disposition to take sides with either party.
but would rather smother than fan the fire
of passion. Consequently we have adopted
this course
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

Thomas ]. Chew, late Of the us. Navy,
died at Brooklyn, N. Y, a day or two since
in the 10th year of his age. Mr.. Chew
was the man to whom Lawrence uttered
the words "Don't give up the ship!"-
Chew fought with great gallantry in sev-
feral naval battles in the war of 1912. He
was on the deck of the Constitution in the
memorable fight with the Guerrero, and
contributed to the capture of that ship
At the time of his decease he held the Of
fee of pursert to the Navy.-[Paris Mercury
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

The use that Mr.. Reading has made OF
my name in the above statement is fully
correct; and the facts such as lie mention
ed to me OH the day of sale.
II. II. jerks.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

The value of the produce shipped from
the United States to Liverpool, during six
months Of the past year, was *39, 900, 900,
of which $40, 900 900 was in cotton.
Democratic banner., 1846-09-07

The cotton crop in South Carolina and
Georgia is said to be much injured by the
caterpillar.
The Southern journal., 1846-05-09

township 8 range 9, east; and The west
half Of the northeast quarter Of section IS,
townshship 3, range 8, east. Also the fol. !.
lowing Town Lois, lying and being in the
town Of Holmesville, Pike county, Mlssis-
sppi. to wit:-Lots No. 90, 90, "a, go,
s9, 80, 33 "a and AZ.
tits also ordered that this citation be
published six weeks successfully in i the
Holmesyille aFree Pressp and the Montl-
cello Journals q 3
Witness the Hon. Chris
tian Hoover, Judge Of the
LIS. Probate Court Of said county
this fourth Monday Of April,
AID. 1916 q
Issued this 27th day Of April, A. D. 1916.
LEONARD MAGEE,
Clerk.
May 9, 1846-43-6w [prs. fee24 SO ]
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n D EG leave TO announce to their friends
HD and customers, and the cilitizens Of
Lawrence county generally, that tl,ey have
Just received and are now opening well
selected, fresh stock Of goods, consisting IN
part Of the following articles, viz:
Lowells, Osnaburgs, French and Ameri-
can Prints, Linens, Musins Of all kinds,
fine Bonnets, Summer Goats, Pants, Hats,
Boots, Shoes and Brogans, Suspenders,
Pins, Needles, Buttons, Linen Checks,
Ginghams, Cottonades, Bed-ticking, etc;
Umbrellas Tin ware, Crockery Of all kinds,
Glassware, Tobacco, camphor, Indigo,
Pepper and Spice, cologne water, etc. etc.
ALSO:
Cotton and Wool Cards, together With a
good assortment Of Cutlery, Nails, Pad.
locks, Powder, Shot and Lead, Blackng
and Brushes, &c, &c, which they offer
for sale on the most accommodating terms.
Give us call, and examine for your.
selves, before purchasing elsewhere
May Q, 46-42-tf
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Selling OFF at Cost.

THE subscribers are selling off at cost,
- their stock of Merchandise, consist
ing ofDry Goods, Hardware, CUTLERY,
Hollow ware, Crockery Ware, Iron, Nails,
Sugar, Coffee, Salt, with other articles TOO
numerous to mention.
Persous wishing topurchasc cheap goods
will please callat The old stand Of Larkin
g. Baggei', os we are determined to sell
cheaper than any other house in the place
MARX g. HYMANN.
January II, 1916 -27-tf.
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The State Of Mississippi,
72 N LAWRENCE COUNTY. IS 7'7 ~ q .
The Honorable Probate Court, April

4 el&ss LAWRENCE OOUNTY. 4S$ .tse * F - =
The Honorable Probate Court, April
term, 1916,
n ETTERS testamentary having been
81 granted to the undersigned, on the
last will and testament Of Joseph Parkman,
late Of Lawrence county, deceased, by The
Honorable Probate Conrl, in and for said
county and State, at tthe April term,
f846, thereof upon the estate Of said
Joseph Parkrnan notice is hereby given
10 all persons indebted to the estate
of the said deceased, to come forward
and make immediate payment. Also, to
all persons who may have claims against
the said estate % present them duly au-
theniicated within the time prescribed BY
law, as this notice will be placed in bar 10
a recovery Of all claims againstihe said
estate presented after that time.
JOSEPH B. PARKNIAN,
Executor.
Nav o. J846-4Q- -.f;vv
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The State of Mississippi,
LAWRENCE COUNTY.


The Honorable Probate Court, April
term, 1916
TEYllE undersigned having been appoin-
~ ted Administrator at the above sta.
ted term of the Honorable Probate Court,
in and for sand county and state, on the
estate of Starkcy Hargroves late of Law
renee county deceased-notce is here
by given to all persons indebted to
the estate of said deceased to come for
ward and make immediate payment. AL
so, to all persons who may have claims
against the said estate, to present them,
duly authenticated within the time prescri-
bed by law, as this notice will be placed in
bar to recovery of all claims against the
said estate presented after that time.
JEFFERSON j ROSS,
Admir-.
May Q, l846--42-6w.
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he State of Mississippi,
PIKE County.

PIKE County,.
Probate Court of said County, at April
Term, 1916.
To all persons interested IN the lands, ten
ements and heredltamentS of A. NJ. Per-
ryman, deceased-Grcetiug:
~OU are hereby commanded to be and
II personally appear before the lionor-
able Probate Court OF said county, on the
Fourth Monday in Jane ncx', lS46,
and then and there show cause, if any YOU
have or can, why the following described
Lands should not be sold, according to the
PRAYER of the petitioners, to-wi: The
west half of the southeast quarter ofsec-
tion ,, township 2, range ,, east; the east
half of the southeast quarter of section ?,
township 2, range east; the northwest
section 81, township 5 of range 9 east;
northwest section %, township 8, range 9
cast; northeast section 20, township 3,
range 9, east; the east half of the north-
west quarter Of section 90, township 3,
range 9, east; the east halfof the northeast
quarter Of section 6, township ), range 7,
east; the east hall ofthe southeast quarter
of section 6, township 5, range 7, east;
the east half of the norlheSt quarter of sec
ton 7, township 5, range 7, east; the east
halfo the southeast quarter of section IS,
township 3, range 8, east; the east half
the southeast quarter Of section 13, town
ship 3, range 9, east; the northeast quar>
ter of section 10, township 3, range g.,
east; The southwest quarter of section 10,
township 3, range 9, east; the east half of
the 5.u'hNe,t quarter of section ,, town
shir :, rage 9, east; the southwest quar-
ser ol section II, township 3, range 8,
east; the west hal of the northwest quar-
Ter Of section 90, township 3, range 8 east;
the west half of the southeast section go,
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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, :,
LAWRENCE. CoUNrY.

Ls -hl1fAAa'hENCt. OoUNTY.
d pY Matthew B. Cannon, Judge Of the
I'D Probate Court of Lawrence county: !:
Nollce is hereby gwen, that OH application
10 me by PAMELlA3PRESTIDGE, ofsaid
county, who claims an undivided part Of
all those tracts Of lands, to viii
The northeast quarter of section one, in
township I ofrange 10 east, containing one
hundred and fifty five acres and forty-fouri
hundredths-lhe southeast quarter of
section one, in township seven OF range ten
east, containing one hundred and fifty five
acres and torty-four hundreths- south
east quarlerof the southeast quarter of
section ;hlrty-six, in township eight, of
range ten east, containing forty acres ;and
The southwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter OF section lhirty-one, in township
eight OF range eleven east, containing forty
acres.-l have nominated Fleet Cooper,
Benjamin Cooper and Mastin Parkman,
commissioners to divide the said tracts Of
land INTO three equal shares or parts, and
unless proper objections are stated to me
at Monticello, on the 92d day Of Junenext,
the SAID Fleet Cooper, Benjamin Cooper,
and Mas'ln Parkman will then be appoin-
ted commissioners 10 make partition of the
SAID lands, pursuant to an act entitled " an
act concerning the partition of lands, held
by c"Parlnefs, Jmnt-tenants, and tenants in
cOmmon1 -
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The State Of Mississippi.

MARION County.
The Honorable Probate Court, January
term, 1916.
N NHEundersigned having been appoints
ed Administrators at the above sta
ted dterm of the Honorable Probate Court,
in and for said county and State, on the
estate of ISAAC FORTENBERRY, late of
said county, deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons indebted to the estate
of the said deceased, to come forward and
make immediate payment. Also, to all
persons who may have claims against the
said estate, to present them, duly authen-
ticated, within the time prescribed by
law, as this notice will be placed in bar to
recovery of all claims against the said
estate presented after that time.
WEN M. FORTENBERRY,
HUGH FORTENBERRY,
Administrators.
April IL, 1916 3s-ev
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New Summer Goods.

4 UST received new complete supply
Cd of CLOTHING, consisting of Linen,
Merino and Cotton Clothing; white and
figured Muslins; Hats; Shoes; Hardware
and Tools of all kinds; Crockery; Groce-
ries; Linen; Cottonades; domestics; Paro
ssols; Umbrellas; Looking Glasses; Sad
dlery; Medicines, &c, for sale cheaper
than at any other house in town.
A. BEER d' Co.
April 4, ls46-38-,f
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sestivity, or military parade de-shaIl be
liable to fine Of one dollar for every
such offence.
ORD. 81. Be it further ordained;
That if any person shall suffer any
nuisance, such as purifying bodies or
pools of stagnant water 10 remain on
his or her premises after due notice is
given to remove the same, shallbe LA.
bic to fine Of two dollars.
ORD. %. BE it further ordained;
That if any person or persons shall
burn or oticr TO be burned, any straw
or other rubbish within one hundred
yards Of any store, dwelling, or other
clubhouse within the Corporation, he,
she or they shall be liable TO fine of
five dollars.
ORD. %. Be il further ordained;
That it shall be the duty Of the town
Constable to see that all laws and or
dinances passed BY this board be stfict.
ly observed,
ORD. "a. Be it further ordained;
That all pedlers before offering goods
&c. for sale within the Corporation,
shall apply to the President ofthe Sc
3slectmen; or, in his absence, to any
member Of the board, who shall grant
alicense for selling goods within the
Corporation for one day only, upon
the payment OF FIVE dollars from the
person applying for license. Any
person or persons violating the provis.
ions of this ordinance shall be liable
to a fine Of ten dollars. 1t shall be
the duty Of the President Of Select
men to demand Of each and every ped
Ter to show his or their license; and in
case he or they refuse to show the
s same, the President .ofthe Selectmen
shall issue a warrant and have each
person or persons arrested and dealt
with as the law directs.
ORD. 25. BE it further ordained;
That it shall be the duty Of the Pres,
dentor any member Of the board ofSe-
lectmen, Constable or Street Comms,
sloner to pay into the treasury all mo-
neys by them received within FIVE DAYS
after the receipt Of said money.
ORB. 26. Be il further ordained;
That no money shall be drawn from
the treasury except by order OF the
Board.
ORD. 81. Be it farther ordained;
That all fines and torfeiturcs accruinc
under the provisions Of the preceding
ordinances shall be collected by war
rant, under th. hand and seal of the
President of the Board of the Select.
men.
ORB. %. Be it further ordained;
That no person shall be prosecuted for
any violation Of the foregoing ordi,
nances unless The prosecution be COM
menced within ten days after the of
fence be committed.
ORR. %. Be it further ordained;
That it shall be the duty of every per-
son to keep open the cutters in front
Of their town lot property. Any per-
son or persons failing to do so shall
pay fine of two dollars.
ORB. 80. And be it further ordain-
ed; That all ordnances heretofore
passed by any former Board be, and
the same are hereby repealed.
d. I. n. TURNER, Pres.
+ RoyvrN Ccc',
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. previous Stock of Drugs, Medi-5s
clnes, Paints, Oils, Dye Sluffs &c. making
las complete an assortment! of articles in
theirline, as can be found any where in
the South
Their arrangements for purchasingsin
London and Paris, and in the principal ci-
ties Of the North, are such, as will ensure
them constant supply of DRUGS and
MEDICINES which they can warrant.to
be FRESH and GENUINE and superior
in quality. No pains have been spared 10
attain his point, SO important to purcha.
sers.
Their stock is offered TO Dealers, Plan /
ters and Physicians, on the most reasonable
and accommodating terms.
Orders from the country (arge or small\
as faithfully executed, as if buyers were in
attendance.
|SlCKLES l. Co. Wholesale Druggists,
"a, Magazine street.
New Orleans, Nov.24, 1845-2O-6m
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The State of Mississippi
s LAWRENCE COUNTY.
Tho Hnnnrahla prnhata Cou,t Eoh,,or,


LAWRENCE County.
The Honorable Probate Court, February
term, 1916.
EE1HE undersigned having been appoint
- ed Administrator at the above stat
ed term of the Honorable PROBATE Court,in
and for said county and state on the es-
tate Of John A. Van Stein Berg, late of said
county, deceased, notice is hereby given
to all persons indebted to the estate of the
said deceased to come forward and make
immediate payment,-Also, tc all persons
who may have claims against said estate
to present them, duly authenticated with
in the time prescribed by law, as this no.
tice will be placed in bar to a recovery of
all claims against the said estate present
Ted alter that time R
JOHN II. OATIS,
Administrator
Feb. %, 1S46-33 6w
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Spring and Summer Goods,
0rCHEAPi CHEAP,t-Zs1
\ sGALLANDI a. co. have ~ lie II plea.

4 GALLAND & co. have 1,te tie plea, il
M sure oi announcing TO their friends
and the public generally, that they are now
receiving and opening, a large and general
stock Of goods at their store. They invite
every one 70 come and Judge the quality
and prices Of their goods, and always|b
sure and purchase before leaving great
bargains are offered, particularly TO those
who have the dimes to lay down. Their
stock, in part, consists of ~
French, English and American prints.
and muslins, new style.
Mexican mixtures, balzarines, laces and
Edgings.
Bishop lawns, cambrics, &c.
Linen cambrIc hdkfs, silk do, fancy do.
Fancy, kid and bl'k gloves, gimp and.
cord.
Silkfringe, bonnet, and coI'd ribbons, 4
Polka shawls and scarfs Of all 8colors.
Leghorn, muslin, silk and willow Bon
nets.
Blk silk and cotton velvet.
Linen and cotton drillings.
Brown and bl'd domesiics, from 10
1874.
Bed tickings and apron checks. AZ
Table diaper and linen table cloths.
Irish linens, fine and common suspenders.
4 Fancy buttons Of all kinds, spool thread,
flax do, sewing silk, coat cord, twist, bind
ing, eic.
Silk, cotton umbrellas and parasaIs.
CLOTHING.
Fine French and English merino Goats
and pants; linen, gingham and cottonades
coats and pants; fine spring and summer
vests, Of all colors and sizes.
A large assortment of panama, leghorn,
willow, silk, cashmere, wool and beaver
hats, of all sizes and descriptions.
French, English and American PERU,
merry.
z 400 pairs Of shoes and boots. all prices,
and all qualities, also, fine French and
American ladies shoes.
Brushes of all kinds, McAboy and scotch
snuff.
Books, paper Of all kinds.
Saddles, brides aud martingales, collars
and whips
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Cut nails of all sizes
Trace chains twisted and straight link,
Brit and blk log chains.
/ Real cast steel and common do; real
cast steel spades and shoves.
Curry combs, smoothing irons, coffee
mills
Cotton and wool cards.
Augers and chisels, Collins axes, hat
chefs, hammers and butts, all kinds.
Planes, plane-bitts and screws.
Tacks, brads and spring locks, all sorts,
table and tea spoons, knives and forks,
pocket knives, scissors'and shears, pencils,
steel pens, tooth brushes, needles and pins,
snuff boxes, hair and wire sifters, lea kettles
and fry pans.
A general assortment Of tinware, glass;
ware and crockery
Powder and shot, files of all sorts, smiths
and shoemakers's rasps, drawing knives,
band saws, squares, homes, Chapman's best
razor strops, Chinese razors, shaving boxes
and brushes, best spanish cigars, superior
chewing tobacco, sperm candles. Young
Hyson and Black Teas, Rio and Java cof-
fee, also, an assortment Of medicines, all
of which will be sold low for CASH.
" The highest prices will be paid, for
Wool, delivered TO US in this place. We
will pay 5 cents more for itifit is cleansed
according to our directions.
Monticello, April Ii lS45-39-tf
EavEe ENnteV
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April Ii ls46-39-4w
The State of Mississippi.
LAWRENCE CoUNTY.

Probate Court, February Term, 1896
TEE undersigned, commissioners, ap-
r. pointed tihe February term, l846, of
the Probate Court Of said county, 10 res
ceive, examine, and report for allowance.
the several claims Of the creditors Of the
estate of James Watson, deceased, reported
insolvent, will meet at the court house Of
said county, on the fourth Monday Of each
month, for six successive months, beginning
the fourth Monday in March next, for
the purpose Of receiving. examining, aud
iting and reporting for allowance, all claims
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Dissolution of Copartnership..
May 2, l846-42--6w

Dissolution of Copartnership.
MHE copartnership heretofore existing
known as the firm Of A. e. l.. Beer,
,NCo., was this day dissolved by mutual
consent, the business will be continued
under the firm Of a. Beer & CO.. all per-
sons having any demands against the firm,
o!A. & u Beer 8 Co. are requested to
come forward and make settlement
Al. BEER,
Il. BEER,
: u. KLOPMAN.
April II 1886.
The undersigned will continue business
at the old stand Of A. & u Beer & Co,
and keep constantly on hand good assort-
ment Of Dry Goods, Groceries etc. etc, the
patronage Of their old customers is res.
pectfully solicited. (
"A. BEER & Co
April / ls46-39-4w
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STRENGTH. |.

Z ~ 2 undersigned respectfully infofms
As bis friends and the public generally.
that he still continues 10 carry on t6e
BLACKSMlTI HING BUSINESS,
at the Old stand formerly occupied by VIM.
Marine q Co, and he assures the public
that every attention will be pad TO The ex.
pedltlon and particularly to the mechani-'
cal, workmanlilse manner in which he de.
signs all jobs shall leave his shop.
Grateful fol past favors, he still solicits
continuance ofthe patronage heretofore
so l6erally bestowed on him.
WILLIAM MARINE.
Monticello, January 10, s46 ely