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JEW DAVIES or HEBREW
PLASTER, MF fre

We do solemnly believe that il the He
brew Plaste. were used 10 the beginning OF
a cough, thousands Of lives would be saved,
who Otherwise might die with consump
ton. This plaster is the only article that
will remove the swelings abou. the neck
and other parts Of The system, called the
Kings Evil, or Scroulous Tumors. 1t has
cured Rheumatism when The patient has
used crutc hes for years. All those who are
troubled in this way are advised 10 try il.
Also, those who are troubled with pain in
the back, side or breast, have been relieved
in every instance. 1t has cured every dis
ease for which il is recommended. Az
physicians use it indiscriminately, who
nave come 10 the knowledge Of it.
GF For sale BY
VIM. B. COOPER.
a Wetumrka,
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LADIES, FAIR.

nPTHE Ladies of Welumpka propose
giving + A | II at The new brick Hotel
on Tuesday evening, the lst day of June
next, for the relief of the starving people Of
Ireland. The aid of all persons living with
in convenient distance OF " elumpka is
most respectfully solicited, and we hope
the city of Montgomery and other towns on
the river will send a large representation.
There has been, during The season many
pleasure parties on the boats TO our city, and
we would be glad 10 see one on the Isl day
Of June next. when the objects both Of
pleasure and benevolence could be effected
at The same time.
*,*Price OF admission 81 90 including
Supper.
Wetumpka, May IS, 1917.
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GUCH as have never been seen in any
~ store in tie southern country, and
which have been expressly Imported by my.
self for this market. and can underseIl
any other store in the whole country, by
fifty per cent! Ii my city aud country
friends will favor me with call. will con-
vince Them that my oGers are not mere as
seriions, but that possess the means al
fulfilling what say; and having purchased
my goods on The most fave rable terms. with
cash in hand, ! am determined TO sell cheap
er than any other store IN the wo.d!! My
stock Of ready made clothing is one Of The
best selected that has ever come to this
market, and Were manufactured expressly
TO order-consislng of
Palta Alto Goats, Saltillo Pants, Monpe-
rier Vests, Hemstilche6 Don Juan Shirts,
Elastic Drawers, Spring Ever-Elasiic Sus-
penders, Crayals al a Vlron, Viana Pocket
Handkerchieis, De Ora lIats oil the Island
of Panama. Tip Ton Beaysr Hats, Pala
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SHELBY SPRINGS.
MaY rs. 194i

M r. & MRS. JAMES GEORGE hav-
lv.h ing become the pro;rietors OF this
fashionable resort. inform their friends aud
the public that they will be prepared for the
iece ption Of Visitors by the 1st of June
No trouble or expense has been spared in
making every preparation necessary for the
comfort and convenience OF nvalds, as
well as The amusement oil the votaries OF
pleasure. 1t is the determination of the
propfetors that the Hotel shall equal 10
every respect. the best House in the State.
An erceliemt Band # MaSic, composed
OF the well known Messrs. BAssErs, Give
IN number,) will be in attendance durir @
the season These gentlemen will al o
open Il sJeH supplied Bar, Bo,rling 81.
loon. and a Billiard Rom.
II is hardly necessary to add that these
Springs are easy or access from Selma,
Montgomery and WeIumpka, being silua-
ted about sixty miles f,om each oil those
points, in the aids, of the Hills of Shelby
county.
TERMS,
Board per single month, S25
Board per month Tor the season, 20
No extra rhdreeS apiitbe made.
Reasonable deduction will be made when
families wish board for the season.
For further Information address
A. w. SPAlGHT, CahapLd.
May IS 1877.
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Rockford Property for Sale.

nESlRoUS to locate more convenen,
BV 10 my business, will sell my property
IN the town of Rockford, Coosa county,
Alabama, Unfolding allmv building improve
menIs with 4n0 acres oil land attached l5C
OF which are cleared and under good fences
Upon the premises are large and comfort.
able dwelling, and row oil seven very
pleasant cabin rooms detached, and suta-
bic for fhmi les Attached 10 main building
is dining room GO feet long, with large aud
comm dious kitchen and pantry adjoining.
Smoke house and allolher necessary build
ings conveniently situated.
The stables, lots cribs, etc. are ample
and convenient, there being Two stables
each 60 feet long
The Celebrity which this location has al
ready acquired for heallh (having been re-
sorted to Tor the last five summers by Ia vi
lies from the lower coantry) lis numerous
springs OF bold and excellen, free stone
wafer, lis acknowledged superior location
for entertainment situated at the county
seat OF Coosa county, and on the main tho
rough fare between Weiumpka and her lri-
buiaiy country above, are facts so well
known they need not be enlarged ufon.
There are good orchards upon the premi-
SEES ipe hunting aud ii hing grounds IN The
viciniy-in short this situation embraces
advantages which, under proper manage-
ment, liom its couiauity TO the sickly coun-
ny below will necessarily make il desira-
bic summer retreat
| will sell also On very reasonable terms
the following lands:
East bali OF section No. -, in township
No. % aud range No. 49,
East half oil section 90 township "a and
range 10.
North hall oil section IS, township 10 and
range IS.
South half Of section l2, township 9 and
range Is.
North halr oil section "a, township "a aud
range Is.
Southeast quarief of northeast quarter Of
secion II. township "a aud range 49,
Southwest quarter OF the northwest quar-
ter oil section 80 township % range 10.
Northeast quarter oil northwest quarter OF
seclion 81. township % and range Is.
Soutlwesi quarter Of northeast quarter oil
| section "a. township % and range lS.
SOUTHEAST quarter OF northwest quarter oil
section "a. township % and range 8.
Northeast quarter of northeast quarter oil
section %, township 90 and range IS.
West half of southeast quarter of section
&c, township "a and range 20.
Northwest quarter of northwest quarter
of section 10, township % aud range 8.
Northeast quarter OF northeast quarter Of
section %, township % and range is.
All the above described lands are in Goo.
sa county. Persons wishing to purchase
can ascertain terms BY app wing to the sub
scrbtr at r rockford
J. r. POWELL.
March 26, 1s47. l2-t
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BENTON Co., NAV 18Th, is47.

Mr.. Hardy THE news OF the nom
instion OF the Hon. Reuben Chapman,
by the Convention, as the candidate for
the next Executive officer of the State.
has been received with universal appro-
baton, so far as am able to ascertain.
Although this county was not represent
ed in the convention. and has taken no
action in The nomination of a candidate,
she will. il is apparent, cordially acqui-
esce in ths selection.
Mr.. Chapnanls most favorably krowp
to the people of This county as their
faithful representative, for many years.
in Congress; and whe, new o,ganza>
ton OF the District separated him from
the votes OF this County, they still re-
membered him for his many good quail .
ties, and their best wishes ever attended
him.
Should he accept this Gathering call
from so large and respectable portion
of his fellow citizens, and il is too i'm
rerious TO be disregarded, he may count
the vote of his old friend Benton, with a
degree of Certainty that is unerring.
The Office of Governor is one of great
responsibility, aud the Incumbent neces-
sarily exerts ar Influence upon The NOR
ais and integrity Of the people, and when
a convention or any other respectable
source places before the public, can
didate tor that high and honorable STA.
ton, possessing the moral worth and
abilities OF Reuben Chapman, his name
will resound in every valley OF our
county, and the LIST Monday 10 August
will tell what her people will do on the
day OF the battle.
Respectfully. II.
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Hon. Reuben CAaDn,a,s.

1t will be seen from the correspon>
dence below taken from the Flag & AID
vertiser, that this gentleman has accep-
ted the nomination of the convention,
and We would say, with Mr.. Yancey,
having now candidate in the field let
US go TO work, and elect him:
To thf Editors received by yester-
days mail the enclosed copy Of let
ter from the Hon. Reuben Chapman,
accepting the nomination Of the conven
ton: and requestyou to have ii publish.
ed in your mornings paper.
The committee have addressed Mr..
Chapman at ~ orrenton, Marshall Go.
That letter win probably not be ,eceiv-
ed by HIM for two weeks; and he has
very properly, as | conceive. anticipa.
ted its contents. Having a D mocratic
nominee now. fairly in the field, let US 60
to work aud elect him.
Yours Respectfully,
W. L YANCEY.
MONTGOMERY, Friday morning.
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United States NeWsDaDer

A DVERTISlNG and subscription a.
IA gency for English, German and French
PAPERS. Advertisements inserted 10 order
IN the various newspapers published in the
United States, at the sar,e terms that are
cIiatged at the different offices.
Persons who wan, information on the
subject, are respectfully invited 10 call at
the office, and il will be cheerfuly commu.
nicaled 10 them, where flies OF the differ
ent papers can be examined those VINO do
not wish 10 call and want any information
oa the subject, BIZ addressing note lhrourh
The POST office, he subscriber will attend TO
them.
Types OF every description, Printing Ink,
Cases, etc, necessary for Printing office.
Stereotyping attended to at the shortest
notice.
Merchants accounts and OF ers, collected.
and promptly attended TO, in all parts Of The
United States.
e. W. CARR.
Authorized Newspaper Agent, Sun Build
ings, Third and Dock ST, opposiie Mer>
chants Exchange, or do North Fourth ST.,
Philadelphia.
May IS, 1877.
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Notice to Creditors.

NHlS is 10 notify all persons holding
u claims against the estate of Edward
B Garnet, deceased, thai The third Monday
in May nexl is set apart for declaring the
estate Of said decedent insolvent, when all
persons concerned 10 the premises can al
tend at my office in The town Of Rockford
and object if they choos,.
l. w. SUBTLE, Clerk.
April 20, 1S47 10 Ct
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DIR. Swnyne's cOirpoginds syrup OF
wild


DIR. swnyne's compound syrup of
Wild Cherry.
OF all the remedies OF the day, and they
are a great variety, which profess to be OF
great value 10 the human family we hesitate
not 10 pronounce DR.. Swayne's Compound
syrup of Wild Cherry.as one OF the great
est discoveries of molern science. Or all
the many compounds put forth Tor The cure
Of diseases which affect human nature, nu
one remedy could be named HEB has in
so short space Of time acquired such IN :
bounded confidence with The public. and
has performed such miraculous cures; aud
mas nerited and received so much euloginm
tiom he faculty and Others, as this Justly
celebrated remedy.
BE CAREFUL OF YOUR COLDS.
Many people are very apt 10 consider a
cold bot lrIaing matter, and think that Sit
will goaway ct Itself in few days." ard
they give themselves no trouble about it
But TO such we would say, she careful OF
Your colds:o do not amper with yoJi con-
sIitutoas. Il you desire to live 10 a .good
Old age,' use such remedies as will effect
an easv and permanent cure. DIR. Swayne's
Compound Syrup OF Wild Cherry has
cured more Colds than any other medicine
offered for sale in this country. The cert,
ficates o cures effected by this Invaluable
medicine, which the proprietor is daily
receiving, are Of the most gratifying cha
racter, aud tend 10 show its eana,ive pro
perlies and the high stand i, holds 10 public
estimation. M
E The only agents in Weiumpka, is
VIM. 9. COOPER. Coster G Cox. Monig-
emery. Ala; and Hoodley, Phelps & co.
New York.
Prepared, only by DR.. Swayne, cor
ner Of s'h and Race street, Philadelphia.
March 5, :S47 1v
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Sheriff,s Omcc.

CoosA COUNTY.
nj Office is hereby given that ALA.
In BAMA MONEY only, will be re-
ceived in payment Of Executions. Other
funds WILL be received subject 10 the casto
mary discounts.
J. Il. WEAVER. Sa,G c. c.
May ], l947. 10 If
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N office.

YyIIE Books and Accounts belonging to
4 the Wetumpka Argus, have been left
with the Undersigned, and al. persons in
arrears for Subscription, Advertising, and
Job Work, are requested TO make payment
as soon as possible.
JOHN HARDY.
Wetumpka, Jan. IS, lsi7. 2-li
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administrators sale.

w ILL b. sold to the highest bidder, be-
w fore the Court-Housc door, in the
town Of Rock lord, Coosa county, on the
first Monday in June next, The following
described land, viz:
The south east quarter of section tour,
and the northwest quarter OF the south
west quarter of section three--and ten
acres OF the southeast cornprof the north
east quarter of section fbur: all in township
wenty.ihree and range nineteen, 10 the
Tallapoosa land district, and lying IN Coo
sa county.
B. A. BLAKEY, Admir-.
April 81, lS47 l7-3t
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MONTGOMERY, Friday morning.
LIVINGSTON Sumpier Go. Ala.
Nav llth tS47.

May lth lS47.
Ma dear Sir: have just received
and read the report OF the proceedings
of the democratic State Conveniion''
held in Montgomery on the 81 and 4h
inst. and am asieeahly surprised 10
learn that have been unanimously re-
comnendpd, by that body to the people
of the State as the Democratic candidate
for the Office Of Governor.
In The same report also observe tia,
Mssrs. Belser, Pickett, and yourself
have been appointed committee TO no.
tify me Of ire nomination and from an
editorial paragraph in the Flag aud Ad
ver,iser," infer that the committee have
addressed letter 10 me, at my usual
place of residence in Marshall County.
Il might, be lorna! 10 me 10 owait the re
cep,ion OF that letter (which as | am to
remain here some time longer, would
delay an answer ahour Two weeks,) hui
| deem il my duly to avoid unnecessary
delay by anticipating its contents, and
beg you therefore TO inform the commit
tee that accep, the nomination Of the
convention. Should fad, on reaching
home and reading the comRitiee's letter
that il requires any other than this SIM
pie response-any defining my posi-
lion any question of principle or of poi
icy, | will cheerfully and promptly res
pond.
In the meantime may be permitted
10 add that sensibly feel the importance
~>f ,t,a =, :, s;t;. :, ,rh;cb l,ac hoeo aee,rro,l
to me by the convention. ami deeply
sensible that the nomination has been
made, not so much with reference TO
no,,,. cal principles flor npon them all
p 49,, in connection with the nomin,
s si;or 80 aon ally sound,) as with view
=. t,.sm,sn;1a Tho distracted relations Of
the Democratic par,7 Of me state. me
noble heterogeneous course pursued
BY the friends OF the several o's'"e''sn'
ed gentlemen ballotted fur in he con'
yenlion, and the resolutions upon w.n'c.'
the final result was based plainly ind,
cate this. il the use Of my name can
secure SO desirable result 1 shall be
highly graiifed, ana be assured. gentle,
men. that no effort upon my por', will
be spared to effectit.
If elected 10 Git the high office for
which have been nominated, | can
only promise TO bring TO the discharge
OF its duties IN uniiring zeal-some lii
tie experience in public affairs. and .
devotion 20 the honor and welfare OF the,
State which will yield TO that Of no other
citizen.
! remain, most respectfully.
Your Fellow-cilizen,
r. C. CHAPMAN. &
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NEW SRRlM G
AND
J NJ MER GOODS


TIT card s. DUE are now receiving
III IL and opening, one OF the largest a1d
most varied stock of ENGLISH, French ana
AMERICAN Staple aud Fancy
Dry Goods,
Ever of.red in this Market; embracing
almost every article IL the above line OF
Goods. Also, laige assortment of
Ready Made Clothing,
Hats: Fashionable Beaver and Moleskn
Panama, Lfghorn and Palm Leal; Bon
mis- Florence Braid, Pamela, Coburgs.
Straw, and other styles Of Ladies' and,
Misses. Boots and Shoes Gents Super
Call, Morocco and Seal. Ladies Cali. Seal
and Leather Bootees and Shoes, do. Kid.
Morocco, Cali, Buskins, PATHS Ties. Slip
pers. and Polka Slippers. Misses and hill
drens' Shoes and Slippers, and most SD
perb lot OF
Laslies' Dress Goods.
Consisting in pafl Of Ombric Stripe,
Zephyr and Polka Bar 6 IS; Printed Lawns,
Muslin Glnahams, Printed Jaconelts, etc.
HAnpwARE-A large and general assert
menl.
CHEWING TopAcco-A large assortment.
10 all Of which we respectfully invite
The attention Of our friends and the Public
generally. The senior partner having spent
some several months in the Northern and
Eastern arkcts, and having devoted his
best ilorls in their selection, and having
purchased them principally for Cash we
are prepared to Offer unusual Inducements,
and feel well assured that all who may Ia
vor US with q call, will find our price. en- :
tirely satisfactory.
HEARD g. DUE.
Wetumpka, May II lS47.
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Drugs & Medicines.
CoOsa Slleriff,s sale.

M ILL be sold in front Of the Market
w House, in the Cry OF Wctuml ka.
on the 3rd Monday in Jsne next, within
she usual hours Of sale, Lots Nos and
in East Weumpka, in Milier's Survey:--
Levied upon as the property Of lIan'I T..
Smith. TO satisfy a q. ia. in my Office against
said Mrs. Smith.
J. II. WEAVER. shT
May II 1917. 10 II
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China Glass and Earshenwarc.

vHSHE undersigned are in receipt at their
n New Croekery Store, per ship Brew.
newest styles and patterns Of TOMBSTONE,
Porcelain and Flowing Blue Dinre,. Tea
and Plain Glass, including a complete as
Lar Lard and and On Lamps, Table Cutlery, Ca :
large stock OF Qucensware, suitable for the
country trade, all of which will be sold at
,he lowest prices, and on the most favofa-
5le terms.
HENRY 4 MOTT,
Mobile, Feb5. 10 Dauphinst
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In Autanga county.

We are authorised 10 announce
GEN G.. WI. JACKSON,
as a candidate for Repr. sentative OF Au-
tauga county in the State Legislature. at
the election in AUGUST nexi.
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G. A N DID A. T. 5 /.
In CO0sa County.


~ We are authorized 10 announce the
name of
RICHARD RICHARDSON,
as candidate 10 represent Coosa couutv in
the Representative branch of the next LIE
gislaIUre.
~ We are authorized to announce the
name of
SAMUEL aPHG ENEEe,
as candidate 20 represent Cousa county in
the representative branch olthe State Lee
gislanre.
give are authorised TO announce
the name of
MAI. A.. H. KENDRECK,
rs candidate torepfcseni Caosa conn.
~ in the Representative, brunch OF the
neyi Leg stature.
E We are authorised to announce
The name of
DANIEL CRAWFORD.
az a Candidate TO represent Coosa coun
~ in the Repre- sentative, branch Of ine
next Legislature.
us@ We, a number of the citizens o!
Beat No. 2, OF the Cd Battalion, propose Tie
name of
IL N v n W. h1O We n ~.
as suitable person 10 Bepresen; Coo a
county in the next l. gislature. Having
consulted Mr.. Bozeman on the subject, we
are authorized 10 announee him as Il candi-
date. MANY VOTERS.
IFVe are authorized 10 announce the
name of
w. WILKINS,
as Candidate to represent Coosa County
IN the State Legislature, at the ensuing
election.
IFW We are authorised 10 announce the
name Of
sEABORN y. KIDD.
as a candidate Tor the office OF Tax Colec-
tori for Coosa county, at the next August
election.
Us We are authorised to announce the
name Of
GUY SMITH,
as candidate for The Office OF Tax Colec-
Tor Of Coosa county, at the next August
election.
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Saddiery.

Just received a large lot of SADDLES,
~ BRDLEs MARTINeALEs, for sale, at the
cheapest kind OF price,. BY.
HEARD & DUE.
Wetumpka, May, II.
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TUST received
81 Crockery Ware
Pot Ware
Rife and Shot Guns
Domesties
Drugs aud Medicines
Factory Thread
Cutlery, etc. etc.
And Tor sale low, by
HEARD & DUE.
Wetumpka, May IS, 1917.
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A PROCLAmATI0N-
By JOSHUA L MARTIN, Governor of
The Safe Of dfdbamn and Commander
ia Chief Of The army and Napy
fhoeaaf
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. ,

IN Chief Of The Army and Nary
thereof
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Tuscaloosa,
w HER EAS, j, appears BY commu-
w nicaion this day rece we'd from the
War Department, and which is hereto an
nexed, that The services cf an additional
Volunteer Force, 10 hose engaged in the
War with Mexico, is neces sary; and that
the President otthe United States has d..
rected that Five Companies of Iotantry
and one Company Of Mounted Volunteers
10 ''serye Tor during the war; unless sooner
discharged, be accepted from the State OF
Alabama:
there fore, hereby invite the citizen SOL
diery OF this slate to respond promptly to the
call oil their Country and TO organ ze the
Companies AFORESAID as soon as practicable
according II the Sch dule contained in III
cormunlcat on referred 10. 1t will be per-
ceived, that the call is urgent, and that il
is necessary that those who desire 10 take
part in the present Struggle with Mexico
should without delay, organize and report
themselves to this department, that they
may receive orders 10 proceed to the place
OF rendezvous, TO be there mustered into ser
vice. Those Companies which NAV be
first eported-c ompletely organized, BY the
election of their officers with the requisite
number ol privates, evidenced by muster
roll, will be first received until the number
is complete, ant, the Infantry Companies
will take rank in the organization of the
Battalion, according to the order OF their
report, and acceptance. An opportunity
is presented for those Companies which
have been organize serve Tor Twelve
months, by accepting 4 modification ofthe
term oil service, TO be a. once reported and
accepted.
An appeal TO the patriotism of my fellow
citizens on this occasion seems wholly I'M
called for, in view OF the alacritv with
which they have so ealanty and promptly
responded 10 calls heretofore made upon
them. ! am sure it only necessary that
they be informed that their country needs
In II services, to bring about the result now
desired
Given under my hand, and the Great Seal
OF the State affixed, at the City OF Tus-
caloosa, this sixth day of May, A. ..
lS47, aud ofthe Independence ofihc Uni
ted States OF America, The seventy first.
]. L. MARTIN.
BY the Governor
w .GARRET.
Secretary Of State.
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A SUPERIOR article of Extra LARp
"A OH, for sale at The Drag Store of
w. B. COOPER.
Wctumpka, March 26.
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A l. |. ASSEE HAL l. j,
xlMA
.!|I. i!IIgk
IY WINE. MYRECN.

BIN w M. M i RICK.
YuyHIS commodous establishment; has
Il underwent recently thorough repairs
apd is now well fitted for lheaccommoditio
of travellers and others. His stables will be
attended by the best Of Ostlers. He res
pectfully recommends his establishment TO
the travelling community.
Talassee, Tailapoosa CO., Ala.
April $, 1S47-l4-tf
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Died

In Cahawba, on the 9Th inst after protra
Illness of consumpt on, jesse Forlnw.
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II INDsEED Oil, and Train Oil,
IL For sale al the Drug Store &c
w. r. COOPER,
Wetumpaa, March 20.