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Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
STORE AT FHE Old STAND!
Selling off at Cost! and
less than COST!

TFNHE subscriber having taken the Store late
" occupied by Messrs. G. W.. JENKs& Co,
and purchased their entire stock of Goods, would
offer the same to the public upon the MOST
FAVORABLE TEMRS, for Cash or Produce.
He is also making great additions to the Stock
which will render it more com plete tAan any to
be ioGnd in this vicinity.
He will endeavor by every ~exertion to sus-
tain he reputation Of the House obtained by the
late occupants, and would soli,lt a share of pub
lie patronage. NEWTON BRADLEY.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
January 10th, l848.
new fall and WINTER COODSM

F.. BLOCK & CO., Hater Street, Lou
~isiand, NO., have now i'll store a COM
plete stock of FALL And WINTE
GOODS, 10 which they respectfully solicit the
attention of their friends and customers general
ly. They beg leave TO say, that, having select
ed their Goods with the greatest care, and hav-
ing purchased them TO The very best advantage,
that they therefore fattcr themselves TO be able
to compete with any mercantile establishment in
the country. II. +. BLOCK & co.
Louisiana, Sep. Goth, ls47
just Il received
100 bbls. rciine kenawh hid Salt.
so Sacks e. A..
% do l.. b.
200 Bars Iron and Steel,
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Vinegar, Tar and
Oils.
200 Bunches Cotton Yarn,
25 pieces brown and blcached Domestics.
10 cases Boots and Shoes.
Hats and Caps in abundance
100 pieces Calicocs, from q Ia to 25 cts.
per yard.
Cashimeres; Muslin Delains; Alapaccas,
Palo Alto and California Plaids; Slawls,
Gloves, Hosiery, Cloths, Cassimers and
Vestings.
A good assortment of Hardware, Queens
ware, Tin-ware, Castings Nails, &C., SC. Also
a well selected stock of
Really Made Clothing,
And in fact every other article usually found
in a country Store; all of which, we pledge our
selves TO sell at prices which shall be satisfacto-
ry to the purchaser. Fl. T.. BLOCK g. co.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

l. OuiSt1 q, Mo.

LOulStnn NO.
fl THIS well known House is still open
FELL for the accommodation of the travelling
community. The proprietor, grateful for the
liberal patronage he has so long received, hopes
by constant attention to the wants of his custo-
mers, to merit IA continuance of the same. He
promises that his table shall at all times be sup
piled with the best that the country can afford;
and that particular attention shall be givent 10 his
Stables.
For the benefit of strangers he will say that
Foulks' Hotel is situated on Third Street, one
door south of Baird's hotel and Immediately OPP
posite the Academy. JOHN FOULKS Sr.
Nov. the 29th, lS47.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons
concerned or interested in the estate Of
Timothy T.. Bike, deceased, that l will make a
final settlement of my administration of said es-
tate at The next term of the County Cour: Of
Pike county, Mo-, to be begun and held ii Bow
ling Green OH the first Monday IL February,
.lS4S, when and where all persons concerned
may attend Ii if they think proper.
JOHN S. MARKLEY, Admir-.
December goth, lS47.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons IN
~ terested, that on the Sd day Of the next
February term Of the county court of Pike Co,
1 shall apply for a final settlement of the estate
of Thos. S. Dodds, decd. ,.I
THOMAS 7. JOHNSON, Admir-.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.
TNHE cOpartnership heretofore existing be,
tween Drs. CORN and Buckner is dissol-
we'd by mutual consent. The books and accounts
are in TIE hands of DR.. CORN; all persons in.
.debted TO them are requested to come forward
and settle by note or otherwise as early as pos
sible. b. w. CORN.
S. w. BUCKNER.
Louisiana Jan. 18th.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

st. LOUIS, March 18th, lS4I.
In addition to the above, BOO packages were
sold by James III. Cross; 430 by DR.. A. Piggott:
200 by Edw'd Brooks; 432 by Bacon g. Hyde;
200 by John Bunding; IS by DR.. A. Willing; Is
by DIR. Donaldson, and 300 by w & w Klrkpat-
irick-which, together with the sales by the
wholesale agents, prove that this article is alto
gether superior to any other remedy ever offer
ed for Consumption.
The above certificate from the Druggists Of
this city was handed to the proprietor about three
months after the Cany was placed with them for
sale. Trey have been long and favorably known
in st. Louis, and their testimony is offered to
satisfy the public that this medicine possesses
merits above tqe ordinaiy compounds Of the day.
We might give the certificates OF many of their
customers, but as this would occupy too much
space, theirs is substituted.
The action of DR.. STORMS Scotch Cough Can
Idy differs very materially from any other COM
pound ever invented. 1t not only allays Bron-
Ichial Irritation, but operating as a very mild
purge, it keeps the stomach and bowels in u
healthy condition, leaving the patient an appetite
which few other Cough Mixtures could impart.
We have no disposition to injure the inventor
of any particular medicine, but in justice to the
world, we will give it as our honest opinion,
lIOIucu ny lHc VI CIChCh 1CoIS III
the school of medicine, that large and frequent
drnughts of nauseous hquid---C Compounds taken
info the stomach from time 10 time---mast haze a
tendency TO destroy the healthy tone Of that vitaI
organ Of the human system.
No such objection can be urged against the use
of this valuable Medicated Candy, for Sugar is a.
'~greeable both to the palate and stomach, and we
honestly believe that this preparation will do all
that medicine can do towards the relief of per-
sons suffering with Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis,
A sthma, Bleeding of the Lungs, Pain in the Side
and Breast, Difficulty of Breathing, Hoarseness,
and all other symptoms Of Consumption.
Iz-Orders from the Country, or applications
for Agency, directed to Messrs. J. H. BAR
.NARD & BRO, General Agents, No. l40 Main
street, St. Louis, Mo-, will meet with prompt
attention.
u For sale by Druggists generally. tmay
also be obtained Of any respectable country mer-
chant in the South or West.
II To avoid counterfeits, cur readers would
do well to inquire fer DR.. STORMS SCOTCH
COUGH CANDY, prepared by Hamilton Wade
st. Louis, whose written signature is on the
wrapper. January lOth-6m.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

Mas. GAINEs-THe L-cision.-A cores.
uondeut of the New York Herald thus de-.
scribes the scene in the Supreme Court on
the morning of the decision favor of Mrs.
Gaines:
"This morning, Mrs. Gen. Gains was es.
corted to the Supreme Cort by twenty bean.
tiful ladies'. When they were stated. the
court room presented All interesting con-
vocation. There were til noble COOKING.
Judges in their black robes; there wa Mrs.
General Gaines and her beautiful esort.
there were Gen. Walter Jones and Nom
Reverdy Johnson, her counsel, there Wire
Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, and Gel.
Quftman and Gen. Shields, there were
members of both Houses, old and Young
lawyers, citizens and strangers, present.
"Judge Wayne read the opinion of the
court, showing that Mrs. Gaines is the le-
gitimate daughter for that was the severe
ordeal through which the little woman has
been struggling for fifteen long years)-the
legitimate daughter of Daniel Clark, de-
ceased, at New Orleans; and, as such, the
heiress of bis property excepting one-ffth }
IN New Orleans, St. LOUIS, and elsewhere,
variously estimated at from ten to fifteen
millions of dollars.
The opinion of the court embraced a his
tory of Mrs. Gaines, and an argument es-
tablishing its validity. When the result
was announced tina! she had won the cause,
the suspense Of fifteen years of protracted
litigation gave way to an outburst of tears
on the part Of the heroic little woman
The long agony was over. and the o%verpow-
ering victory was too much to Withstand
She could not help it.. She wept like a
woman when she Uses from a great trial,
triumphant and vindicated before the world.
Her lady attendants gathered around her,
and kissed her in the delight oftheir hearts.
They could not resist it, and they did not
want to resist the impulse to SO natural,
womanly, and beautiful an act Of congrat-
~ulation. Oh, but it was enough to make
an old bachelor scratch his head in shame
that he had no claim to such sympathies as
these. "AlIah, bismillah!"-"God is mer-
ciful!"
The three attorneys of Mrs. Gaines were
Gen. Walter Jones, Hon. Reverdy Johnson
and Mr.. S. ]. BUR, of Philadelphia. Tie
fee Of the two former, it is said, will be $780,
900 each, and of the latter, p 'oba bly, not
not much less; for his laborS in gathering
up the testimony, were long and arduous,
and untiring, The reported fees. however
are all runor, though we do not doubt they
will be of a weight corresponding to the
right that has been achieved.
The whole city is in a state Of exulta-
ton at the triumph of Mrs. General Gaines.
The old General, at New York, was tele-
graphed to-day forthwith, and we expect
him in town tomorrow.
THE effect of this decision, says the Mo.
Republican, will be to change the title,
not only of a vast amount of property in the
State of Louisiana, but extends to a very
considerable amount in the city and coun-
ty fist Louis, and in Pike and Lincoln, and
perhaps other counties, in this State. The
decree of the Supreme Court is final, and
settles fully the title to lands ofwhich Dan
iel Clark died possessed. 1t makes Mrs
Gaines one of the richest ladies in the Uni
tod States
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
MOIaSscS. MOlaSscs.

C. JACKSON s. BRO. have just received,
and offer for sale. 10 bbls. of Plantation Molas-
SEES of an excellent quality. Call soen, or it
may be gone.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

Interference policy, before its commercial
system shall become stable. Government
must Hlet trade alahe."-ISt. Louis IN.
ion. g.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
LIST OF LETTERS

3 EMAINING in the Post flee at LouiS:c
II ma, Mo-, on the first day of january, 1913
which if not taken out in three months, will b,
sent to the General Post Office as dead letters:
Rev. inc. Young Mrs Sarah Henry
James NJ Thompson Miss Sarah J. Howell
Chas T. Taliferro Mrs. Rebecca Grant
Headln Smith Mess. J. NJ. Givens s
Saml swift others.
Miss J. Shotwell AG Goodman
Rev Geo Smith A c Campbell
Albartis Rosinbarger Miss Mary Clayton
Reuben Ragland, 2 Rev Tho, Eustace
VIM K Russell Marcus Drafus
David Pace Rob't Brewington
Jno A. Paxtin Jno j Bum
Miss N. L. Underwood, Saml A Burks
Jno Ward Mrs Elizabeth Allison
Miss Jemima Wolles Jno Clifton
T~heophilus Lummucks, l letter in German,
VIM. P. .Nunders / French.
NJ Wilks
E. B. CARROLL, P. "
January 10th, l84S.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
Pay Up!
We, n Undersigned, Druggists of St.
Louis, do Hereby Certify,

'ENHAT the the following is a correct state
ment of the amount Of our sales of the
preparation known as DIR. Storms Scotch Cough
Candy, prepared from his original recipe, by
Hamilton Wade, of St. Louis; and we take plea.
sure in saying that it has given general ~satisfac,
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
NEW STORE.
LOpy door, DnaYsr's block, SWst0 Street,
LOUISIANA, MO.
M'KlE 4 CO..

VI EG LEAVE 10 inform the public that
thew are now opening at the above stand,
= Ire and ,reN assorted stock Of Merchandise,
enbrac; 10 all the Articles usually found in Dry
Goods Sto-es. It consists in part as follows:
IA DIES DRESS GOODS: -
A few patterns very rich and superior "a'N
mere d'Ecosse. -
MONT ensier Plaids,
Caledonia Plaids, -a
Twilled Lama Plaids,
Oregon Plsids.
Rich figured Alpacas,
black silk warp do
do cotton warp do
half mourning Plaid do.
Muslin de LANES, -
superior Plaid Cloakings. = -
WOODEN GOODS:
Superior black and blue Cloths,
Brown and Black Beaver I" Z -,
Black and fancy Cassimeres, t gs.-
due Oiauker Uua.lngo,
White pearl and blue Blankets.
Flannels, all c~olors,
Sattinetts do
Ken'ty Jeans do
Plaid Linseys, &c.
COTTON GOODS: >. . sa1
7-8 "A and "a brown sheeting and shrtlng'
Fine sea island brown -.- do
Bleached Cottons, all kinds; t.
7-9 and A. OsEaburgs. ..r-.-y
Bed Ticking; Brown Drillings, .s.-,
Canton Flannels, ,~.
Cotton Yarns, Candle Wicling Sc.
HATS AND CAPS:
Mems fur and cloth Caps of every variety, in
Guiding a few superior fur seal, and
silk Plush Caps;
Boys Caps, a iull stock;
Fur Hats. a good assortment;
Tampico Hats, = -
Oregon do.
white and black wool do.
BOOTS AND SHOES
of every variety, and at the lowest prices of the
HARDWARE,
including log and trace Chains, Spades, Shovels
grain Scoops, cutting Knives, Shovels and
longs, And Irons, Sad Irons, Nails.
QUEENSWARE,
a few full tea sets fine China ware,
Granite-ware, all kinds.
Glass preserve Stands;
heavy futed Tumblers.
CALICOES,
A large and splendid stock.
GINGHAMS,
Every variety and OF the newest styles.
SHAWLS,
A large stock, and some very rich.
VARIETIES:
Silk and Cotton Handk'f Is.
black Ital. and fancy silk Cravats.
Ladies fancy do
Laces and Edg;ngs, all kinds,
white and black silk Nets,
do do cotton do
Cambrics, J~aconeis. Swiss & Null Muslins,
Bishop Launs &C., SC.
white and mkt Lambs wool Hose,
10 do cotton,
blk. Alpaca and Cashmere do
COUNTRY MADE JEANS,
500 yd's. for sale at from 30t 6Octs. per yard.
GROCERIES,
A full stock.
DYE STUFFS,
A full stock.
Linseed Oil, Castor Oil, Turpehtine, win
dow Glass, Putty, painted Buckets,
superior Va. chewing Tobacco.
ALL of which will be sold at the lowest pri-
ces OF the market for Cash or Country Produce.
The public, and especially the ladies, are respect
fully solicited to give us a call.
We shall soon be prepared to purchase for
Cash, most Of the important articles of country
produce. MCKAY & CO.
Louisiana, Mo-, Sep. 9th, l847.
new STORE AT THE Old STAND!
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Clocks! CiOcks!!

lust RECEIVED a complete assortn ent Of
" fine Brass and 3 day) Clocks, at prices
from 81 75c to $l2. Call and Judge for your
selves: as TO quality we are sure you will be
satisfied. &. JACKSON s BRO.
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We have been informed on good authori-
~, says the Pittsburgh Despatch, that the
result of a thorough investigation instituted
by Gen. Scott, has satisfied him that the
Mexicans have not more than four pieces
Of cannot, and about 2,O00 stand Of
small arms; and that their ammunition is
nearly out. A strict blockade of the Pacif.
ic and the Gulf coasts will soon compel
them to abandon hostilities altogether.
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~~ ment of NEW GOODS
embracing every article usually kept in a DRY
GOODS STORE, together with the largest and
best selected assortment of
READY.MADE CLOTHING
Ever brought to this Town;-all of which he is
determined to sell, as cheap, or A LITTLE CHEAP
Err than Goods are generally sold "in these Dig
gins"
He has also on hand a large quantity of a
first rate article of refined Kenawha Salt, which
the farmers will find it to their interest 10 call
and see, before purchasing elsewhere.
In conclusion, he returns his unfeigned
thanks to his friends and the public. for the liber-
al patronage heretofore extended to him, and
hopes by strict attention and low prices, to mer-
it a continuance Of their favor.
JOSEPH RICHARDSON.
Water Street, Louisiana, Mo.
nooooho, 0Otb JQ5G
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Nancy TurT, by SAMUEL ABBOTT.
her next friend, Complainant,

AN
her next friend, Complainant, Bill for
BuRkEr G. Turr, Defendant.
Now at this day the said complainant y her
~ Attorney files her bill, praying that the
bonds of matrimony contracted by her with said
defendant may be dissolved, and it appearing to
the Court tllsi said defendant is not a resident Of
this State, it is ordered that notice be given here
of by publication OF this order in some newspa-
per printed in this county, for eight weeks sue
cessivcly, the last insertion TO be at least four
weeks before the next term of this court-and
continued.
STATE Eon oF 4 MISSOURI Piss: SIS.
l, Simeon P. Robinson, clerk of the circuit
court for said county, certify that the foregoing
is a true copy from the record.
[~) Witness my hand and official seal.
Seal. Done at Office in Bowling Green, in
49, said county this the 18th day of No
vemher, 1917. S. P. ROBINSON, Clerk.
December 9Th, lS47.
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Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons in
terested, that at the next February Term
Of the county court of Pike county, l shall apply
for final settlement of the estate of Polly Layne,
DABNEY JONES, Admir-.
Dec. 9Th, lS47.
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q. The Washington correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun says the difficulty be-
tween Gen. Kearney and Col. Benton forms
the most exciting topic of the day, but is
too serious to be discussed in a newspaper.
He trusts the friends of both gentlemen
will do their best to prevent a fight, but is
prepared for the worst.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

LBS. old Rectifed Whiskey, just re
~ ceived and for sale very low, BY
C. JACKSON & BRO.
Jan. 3l,t, lS48.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

The Washington correspondent OF the
"Cincinnati Enquirer says:
p 81 am told that. the recent fearful disas-
tiers Oh the Ohio, BY the bursting Of the
boilers Of the steamers "A. N. Johnson and
Blue Ridge will induce the Committees
Jen Commerce in the Senate and House to
give the subject a most thorough invsstiga,
ton. The existing laws now expiring dc
not seem to be Of any consequence what.
ever in preventing such calamitous occur.
Sences. II 10 to Be hoped that some eff
Gent remedy WILDE supplied.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
Wanted,

wanted,
Beeswax,
Dry Hides,
Flaxseed,
Tallow,
ID. led Fruit, Sc,
For which the highest market price will be
paid BY N. BRADLEY.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31

. Secretary Walker, says the Baltimore
Sun, called on many members of Congress
for their views relative to the Mexican war
He is writing a long and elaborate view Of
the whole question, in which it is under
stood he will take high grounds in favor Of
the conquest of the whole country.
Democratic banner., 1848-01-31
Fresh Supplies!
AND STILL THEY COME!!

IN addition to his for.
mer stock the subscriber
has Just received a COLI
plete and splendid assert
ment of NEW O
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EsTERN RAIL ROAD.
FALL ARRANGEMENT.


Commencing Friday, Sept l, 1913,
PASSENGER TRAINS will run daily, Sundays except
cd, as follows
Boston, "A. M, A. NJ, and l. NJ
Worcester, 81 A. NJ, 10 A. NJ and S so +. NJ
Albany, A. NJ, and II NJ.
Springfield, - A NJ. anI1t NJ. fer Albany.
Springfield, 81 NJ II and 24 P NJ, Tor on the arrival
Of train from New York) 70, Worcester and Boston
DAY LINE TO NEW YoRK-Uid Springfield.
The Steamboat train leaving Boston 7 AM and Wor
ceser at 81 Am. will stop Way Staions unless 10
take passengers Springfield beyond Passengers pro
seed DIRECTLY by Of Hartford and New Haven and
arrive in NeH York by 5 P
Returning leaves New York at z A. NJ and arrives 81
WOrcese n T.. NJ
FOR ALBANY AND TROY,
Leave Boston A NJ, Worcester 10 A. NJ and arrive
at Albany al st Nor Ieuve Boston at PM Worcester
50 NJ, lodge in Springfield; leave 81 next morning
and arrive in Albany u p M.
The trains Tor Trey leave the arrival OF the trains
at Greenbush.
The trains for Buffllo leave Albany at7tA NJ &7P.M
The trains fhe Pitts6eld ard North Adams Rail Road
Pittsfeh.
The IiousatOnc Rail Road the State line
The trains for Northampton and Greenfield connect al
Springfield and passengers proceed by Stage to Brate>
bOro Windsor, Bellows Falls, Hanover, Haverhl &c
stagrs run rom Charlton TO Southbridge from West
Bro0kfeId Ware Enfield, New Braintree and Hardicb
from Palmer 10 Three Rivers, Belchertown Amhersl
Ware and MonsoH. HENRY GRAY
Agent Western Railroad.
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THRnHGH TRAINS


Leave Worcester al AM. and 945 PM.
Leave Providence at 7S0 AM 3.l5 PM.
Il Passenger Station Worcester, in Green Street Depot
do do Providence, in F. Wing OF Passenger Depot
FREIGHT TRAIN, with Passenger Car attached, leave
Worcester for Uxbridge twhere connects with Speca
Train for Provdence) II 80 AM Green Street.
UXBRIDGE SPECIAL TRAINS
Leave Uxbrldge for Providence al 7l5 AN. g. LIS NJ.
Leave Providence for UXbridge at II Is NJ and p
The Special Train from Uxbridge, and the Passengt
Car from Worcester connected with the Freight Train
will NOT be discontinued upon October 2eth previous
/ Y advertised
The through Trains Miville with coache
for Slatersvie. At Whitns with coaches for East Doug
las and Whitinsvie At Farnums with coaches for Ora
ton and n E. Village At Uxbridge with coschf
for Milford and Mendon. At Worcester with trains th
Western Railroad and Norwich and Worcester Railroad.
The 645 Am. train from UxbriJee connects tPawtucb
ct with trains of the Boston and Providence Railroad
Boston; and the PM train from Providence connec
Pawtucket with train from Boston.
The S45 P. NJ Train from Worcester connects at Prov
dence with Boston and New York Steamboat Trains.
ISAAC HINCKLEY, Sup't.
Providence, Oct 1913. dwtf
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Notice to HTanufactureryc, :

ne suoscrbers are Agents the sale of REEDs
nhhNEeeES OF superior Manufacture and ars can
mere IS ngtning witch can their Reeds and
Rs.ds can :" rnsnnae'uie and finish. Samples of The
70 'arnsh al orders on favorable terms Msnu"
are invited TO examine their Reeds. """a''ureft
Jups dwtfM DHn"N ~ 90,
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n OSItN n WORCESTER Rail ROAD
sSs.eNSssss ts7sssssss EssSs1s5 fsssss5s< -
Minter Arransement conmen6eing Oet I6.

Winter Arrangement commencing Oct I6.
THROUGH PASSENGER TRAINS.
Ian, Worcester Of 81, 81, lO2 4. H., 5 80 p NJ.
Passengers will leave Miibury st ST A NJ and 81 PN
PASSENGERS will leave Mor6 al 10 minutes before A. n
Tsqrs BOSTON az 76s SAM, y ". 2t. as pm.
TIE A. N. train will stop only take up passengers al
WAY Stations for Nsw York.
he SAN Train tsilI land no east OF FraminghFm.
lie N. will stop Of birmingham except
70 take Western Railroad passengers at Brighton or
1hursdsy
Tas P N. train is the New York Steamboat Train
Norwich, heretofore, without stops except
FrzminghGrE.
Passengers for MIbury, or for Hollison and Milford Wi
take the An. and Pm trsius. Passengers for III
Norwich Railroad will take the and p train
n B. The A. N and P. NJ. trains take passengers
Boston for New York, via New Haven.
BTookiHs Special Trains.
Leave BTookline al e. and l04 AN.& 81 q Pm
Leave Boston st & 10 N. and l24 IT s.! l0t
NetetoH Special Trains.
leave Lower Falls at 6. and 81 An, q a and P.S
Leave Boston at I! AM, l24, s., anu 9 pm.
SdTsRuiHe Special Trans.
[ esve Saxonyille at Z An. and
Leave Boston 81 Am and 81 Pm.
Boston, Oct is. l848. If wM. PARKER, supt.