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$ 35 IsaLEV ARD.

STOLEN, from the subscriber, on the night 'S of the 1lth inst, at fernando, l. Soto county, Miss, large bay Horse, about years old, both hind feet white; good saddlo and work horse. This horse was stolen by imam who called his name Wm. Lynch, of the l5l- lowing ription:-About six feet high, z years of age, weighs about lG0 lbs; light hair, large dull grey eyes; has had his right arm bro- ken, which Is somewhat stiff. He also took an uncovered Spanish Saddle, and fine double roined brdIe, with curb chain.
 He crossed the Mississippi river at Helena or Delta, think, and is no doubt somewhere in Arkansas.
 will give a reward of S35 for the delivery of the horse and thief to me at fernando, or $lO for any information that may lead to the recovery of the horse alone; and $25 for the detection of the thief if lodged in any Jail.
 A. s. BAILEY.
 CH Al O
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TTCE TO MRS.

FM TEiE undersigned, Commissioners, appointed -- by the County Court of Phillips county, to superintend the repairs of the road, leading from Helena to LoomIs' Mill, will receive pro- posals through the Post Office at Helena. until the 9th proximo, to repair said road which is required to be bid for in two Divisions. No. one to extend from the store house of Messrs. Hicks & Bumpass, on Ohio street, to the high lands west of the Cypress. No. two to com mence at the termination of No. one, and terminate at Loomis' Mill. No. one is required to be done as follows: The road to be evelled of, by filling up all holes, and then to be gravelled fifteen feet wide, to be one foot thick ln the middle and ten inches thick at the out edges. No, two the proposal will state at how much per cubic yard for digging the contractor will do the work for. The dirt 10 be dug up and taken to the middle of the road, to such point as the commissioners may designate in no case 10 extend one hundred yards, and in most eases not exceeding twenty-five yards. Il is expected that any one intending to engage contract No. ?, will call on the commissioners, any one of them, who will explain ill detail what cannotb be done in an advertisement. The work to be paid for when completed, in county scrip, and to be done blythe 25th of November.
 W. F. MOORE,
 VIM. SANFORD,
 NJ. B. LOOMS,
 Commissioners.
 ?. S.-Proposals will also be received for covering contract No one with clay, to be taken from a street on the bluff, near the Catholic Church, which dirt will be pointed out to the contractor. September 28, 1850.
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ETOR years the strife has been not who could Ez' make thebest Watch, but who could make the cheapest, rather the lowest priced article, which is not always the cheapest, and conse- quenlly the great falling off in the quality ol watches.
 We import our Watches direct from England, France and Germany, and have been F months in preparing our present stock. Our aim has been 10 have a splendid assortment of Fine Watches-as fine as Europe can Produce--this. in addition 10 q full assortment of the low and medium qualities, we are now prepared to show the pu5l~ a.l of which will De sold at small advance on uIe importing cost.
 r. Ii. CLARK & CO.,,
 Oct. 14. No. 34 Front Row,
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Marcb 3OM, 1850.
N OTTCE.

N OTTCEG.
 GAML. MARTIN and JAMES NORTON 1S have formed co-partnershp, for the pur- pose of doing general Mercantile business, under the style of Martin & Norton; said part nership extending back to the 10th June last. Helena, Sept. ', 1850.
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE.


 I0 IhOmas B. Carroll, Esq, and oN others a0hOm t anGy Concern: Iou are hereby notjfed, that
 FDY VIRTUE of Deed of Mortgage, exc. A1 1 cuted by you, on the 28th day of January, A. D. l848, 1 will proceed to sell, to the high est bidder, for cash in hand, at the door of the Court house, of the county of Phillips, State of Arkansas, on On Friday the lst day of Novem5er neat, between the hours of IT o'clock M and 3 o'clock P. M.. an undivided moiety of the East half of certain tract of six hundred and forty acres of land, originally confirmed to Moses Perry, and patented 10 the legal representatives of the said Perry, by patent bearing date the the 26th day of March, A. D. 1924, situate in township two South, of range four east;--aiso an undivided moiety of the Southeast fractional quarter, of fractional section thrtythree; and of the Southwest lractionaal quarter of the same section, in township one South, of range two easl--all situate in the county and State afore- said.
 The object of said sale being to satisfy cer- tain bond or writing obligatory, executed by said Ihos B. Carroll, dated 18th of January, 1848 for the sum of eight hundred and seven dollars payable to John R. Woods, or order, on or be- fore the first day of January, l849, with interest at therate of six per cent per annum until paid.
 JNO. R. WOODS,
 By JNO. T. JONES,
 Attorney io faet
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EERc0ag.
E2e0dg-.5gg0ge Cg0tAtsag.

TsTTARTIN 6 NORTON, have just re- 4yGA ceived by steamer Bunker Hill, 3 magnificent assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING, among which is Over Goats of every description, fine Dress and Frock Coats, Sack Coats, Pants, Vests, 6c; also, a large lot of Boys and Childrens Clothing a new thing in this market.
 September fl, 1850.
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August 24th, 1850.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

N OFFICE is hereby given, That will apply " to the Probate Court of Phillips county, at the October term next ensuing for an order to sell the North East quarter of section Mo- 2G, l60 acres; the South East quarter of section P, I60 acres; and the North West quarter of section p, all in Township No. one south, Range East, being 48J acres. The dover of the widow to be reserved.
 RICHARD GAIL, admir-.
 de bonis non of the estate of
 John c. Lowry, deceased Helena, September 7, 1850. STATE OF ARKANSAS, ] COUNTY OF MIssRsiPPE
 Mississippi Circuit Court in vacation. Benjamin Beckan and Green Watson.
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gnvHIS medicine is purely vegetable, and pleas A ant in its effects and easy of administration It may be given with the most perfect safety, under any circumstances. 1t IS warranted to oive entire satisfaction. This article has only fo be known to place it above all other tried remedies. We therefore refer the public to the Hon. John II. Harmanson, Louisiana; J. $. & F J. Chambliss. near Port Gibson, Miss; J K. Wilkinson, Napoleon, Arks., William Sut ton. Drs Notes and Bowman, near Lake Prov. idence: William w. Flynn, Ira Bowman ant William Ferguson, Tensas river, La.
 The above medicine is for sale by Wm. D Homer, at the Post-ofice, in Helena, Arks.
 June l, l650
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t--. l- -- .-.. /.
 AND
 MIPE ENIL-N5LEE TW1" ET-ER.
 ANING received OUT semi-annual supply, L we commence lAe New } ear with an assortment tha is not surpassed, if equalIed, in the United States.
 We have twelve thousand dollars in Inc arti- Gcle of N atches alone, and can therefore sup ply our friends and the public with any style, and at almost any price. We have
 Gold Patent Levers from 5 to s25O
 Silver do do d0 IS 10 $55 With a general assortment of Lapiue and Yer teal Watches Theother branches of our stock will De found as extensive as our Watches such IS Chains, Seals, Keys,
 eD EE VACv TZE T-L TTG "
 IN .4LL ITS J4HIEII, including many valuable IT'D and some full sets, SPEcTAcLHs, SILVER WARE, c1in-Eae SmvER-PLATED Goobs, CLOCKS. LAMPS and GIRANDoLEs, CUTLERY. GUNS, Prs ToLs, including thc genuine Durringer's, AYES. TEA TRAYS with general assortment of
 SaNxlg~a [5C@E G3 In which will be found many choice articles for the LADIES'.
 NOTICE. rg~ We aim to furnish those who deal in Memphis. with home market and a home guarantee for Goods in our line, and in- vite tile public to call and examine for them selves. Our stock is laid in with Cash; our European Goods we import ourselves; we get our Domestic Articles direct from the makers, and being satisfied with small profit, we offer great inducements to our friends and the public We are also prepared to do all kinds ol work in our line, in tile best manner and with dispatch Our motto is, TRY Us.
 F. II. CLARK, F. II. CLARK & Co.,, 4. c. wrRzBAcH, No. 37 Front RolO, J. S. WILKINS. Memphis, Tenn. N.B. The trade supplied on liberal terms, and all orders from the country will receive our especial attention. ltann0rg F.
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honor them with a call. Walk up town, ahC be paid for vour trouble. Our Goods consist in part, as follows, of all qualities ana pfice' Blue 61 Drab Blankets, Changeable spun ,9liA
 for Coats. Alpacas, Lusters Pop Bed, Saddle, and Ne p llns, Merlnos,
 qro Blankets. Embroiderd Thibbets White and coored Ker- ot all colors ana quaf
 seys, lIeo. Plain and cold Osna- Gala Plalds'
 burrs. BFk white, fancy & Brown and bl' 'ch' Mus solid Glnghams,
 lins 85 Drills, Garages, all shades Hickory Shirtngg Jaconets and Jacone Apron checks, Cambrlcs, Bed Ticking. Null, Swiss, and Bool Red, White, and Vel Muslins,
 low Flannels, Barred and cross-barr Plaind Linseys, ed do,
 Table and Towel Dia- Dotted Swiss Gras.
 pers, Skirting, Prints. French worked Chm Irish Linens, eseLts,
 Brown and bleached French do Collars
 Hollands, Thread, Lisle and cot French, broad, beaver ton laces, edgln's X
 (& pilot cloths, lnsertln's, Cas'meres, Tweeds Bonnet cap, sash, belt
 and James of all and mantilla ribbons
 grades, fHnges' Glmps, Bral( Ready Made clothing, and silk faces o Brk, plain and fgur'd the latest style,
 Long shawls, Ladies Neck Ties, Bl'k and Mod Embryo Gloves,
 do, Hosiery, Brk and Scarlet de Silk and Satin cravats
 Laise do, Pocket hdk'fs, Cold Thibbet, do, Suspenders, etc., White and Scarlet Elm Silk and satin mantl
 bryo do. las; BPk and Mode Silk do, Silk and satin bonnet: Bl'k Silks for Aprons of all shades,
 and Dress. Braid and straw do., Chameleon do, Ladies' boots, slippers French, Satin, and Sat Ties, Buskins, Gai
 in Gric, ters and half Caters Cashmere, National of the Latest Style.
 and Damask Toryor
 Hats, caps, boots, shoes, saddles and brides looking glasses, clocks, combs and brushes needles and pins; Hard, Queens, China, ant Glass Ware; Drugs and Medicines, Paints, Oil and Dye Stufs; Bagging and Rope; Sugar Coffee, Molasses and Rice; Whskey, Flour Bacon and Lard; French and American Brandy in quantities to suit purchasers Old r ort Wine and Brandy for medical purposes; Lard and Linseed Oiis; Turpentine, per gallon; Butter Cheese, crackers, &c.
 All of which will be sold at the very lowest prices for cash, or to punctual dealers on the usual time.
 October 5, 1850.
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Gveeg. csasd -G42'y Esjsges.

6s'ee9s tss9c5 LE2'y AsjeFes. THYHE undersigned having purchased the B Iaa- Ydrd built by Solomon Landeker is ready to receive Hides, for which he will pay the highest price in Dry Goods or Groceries.
 E. ". JONES. Helena, October ,, 1850.
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NO. 27
NEW FIRli. ALLEYS S HORNER.

gETv IF undersigned having purchased the en- .Nl- tire Stock of GOODS belonging to the lass firm of BAILEY & RICE, respectfully inform the citizens ef Helena and the surrounding country, that they will continue the Mercantile business, at the old stand in Helena
 The patronage of the Customers of the late firm is earnestly solicited, and the public gener- ally are informed that we are determined to sell Goods at the lowest rates, for Cash or to pune tual customers. To Country Merchants and River Traders especially, we would say, call and examine our Stock before purchasing else- where.
 We are authorized to settle the business of the old firm of Bailey & Rice and respectful request all persons who are indebted to them t3 come forward and close the same by Cash o- Note, as early as possible, as it is very desir4- ble and important to those interested that the business should be closed without delay.
 BAILEYS & HORNER. He'ena, August 23, 1850.
 Garden Seed.
 A FRESH supply on hand and constantly SAA kept by JOHN B. FORD,
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FOR la5O..51.

FOR 1S50--5l, New Orleans and Memphis Regular Wed
 nesday Packets. 4 eS9@n Bulletin NTo. 2. 4 e79rR thss.s9I9 As c. B. CHURCH. 6:E.-lisz.sst l5szsss S--aA-4-z4=A421-zss C0ncordia, ~---L4-<-,-4-
 S. B. FROST. EHYHE BULLETIN will leave Memphis on Fl Wednesday, the 9th October, and New Orleans the following Wednesday, and each city every other Wednesday following, throughout the season.
 The CONCORDIA will leave Memphis on Wednesday, the 25th September, and New Or leans on the following Wednesday, leaving each port every other Wednesday following. ,y7Ihese boats will attend regularly to all plantation business from the bends and all other points between the above ports, and pectfuIIy solicit the same. They promise punctuality, regularity, speed and good accommodations. September 2l, 1850.
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HICKS & BUMPASS, W,HOLES.4LE g. REI.aLL DEALERS, In French, British, India, and American Staple and Fancy DRY GOODS, Hats,
 Cans. Boots. Shoes. &c.

Caps, Boots, Shoes, &c.
 A RE now opening one of the best selected EA stocks of Goods ever offered in the South, consisting in part of fine dress Goods for the Ladies: Fancy Silks, Berages, Silk Tissues, French Lawns-a great variety; Linen Lus- tres, French Ginghams, Chintz, Embroidered Tarltons, Lace Capes, French worked Capes, Collars, &c.
 Also, splendid stock of GentIemen's SUM MFR GooDs; Fine Clothes, Cassimeres, and Vestngs; Irish Linens, bleached Domestics, Shirtings; and everything usually kept in dry goods store; which they are selling low for cash or to punctual dealers on the usual time. They invite the people of Phillips and the adjoining counties to give them call and examine their Goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
 Helena, June l5, 1850.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS, 2 COUNTY or CRITTENDEN. h the Critlenden Conrnty Circuit Court, May
 Term, May 9th, A. D. 1870. William SpurIock, Plaintiff,
 vs, Attachment for Alonzo Thomas and E. 9zO0,OO. Woodward, Defendants. I6RN motion Of Plaintiffs attornsy, and it ap- ~| bearing that the defendant in this cause, Alonzo Thomas, has not been served with pro. cess, and is a nonresident of this State; it is ordered that publication be made in some news paper published in this State, notifying said AlonZo Thomas that suit las been commenced, by action of Debt, for the sum of two hundred Idolars, (#200,) against him and his property ! has been attached herein, and that unless ho lapFears and pleads, oil or before tle thild day 'oI tAe next term of this Court, to Nc holden ou the second Monday in November, D., 1850, lat Marion, CrNenden county, Arkansas ildg- Iment will De entered against him, and his estate IsoId 10 satisfy the same. A true copy. Test
 s. T. GILBERT, CeIL
 September 2l, 1850.
 ADMINISTRATORS SALE. ETOTICE is hereby given, that, in pur- 4 U sUance of an order of the Probate Court of Philips county, made at the last term thereof, will offer at public sale to the highest bidder, on Sqtmdqythe l2th day Of October ne.rt, at the Court House door in said county, between the hours of 10 o'clock, A. M and 3 o'clock ?. lI., the following described tract or parcel of land, situate in said coun- ", on the Mississippi River, about p miles below the town of Helena, to wit: the .South West fractional quarter of fractional section thirteen, in township four, South of Range three East, containing one hundred and thirty eight acres and fifty hundreths of an acre.
 The terms of the sale will be, one half the purchase money payable in six and the o'hcr half in nine months from the day of ale. The purchaser will be required to five notes with approved security, and the itIe to the land retained until final payment is made
 The above is very desirable tract of Iaud, and persons wishing to obtain good situation on the River will find it to-their Interest to attend the sale.
 The title is believed to he ndisputable.
 j. $. HORNOR, adm'r.
 of the estate Of Jesse Williams, decd.
 Helena, Sept. [, 1850.
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E. sR. BLC 1sg3I 45' Z3.o.. A RE now opening their new and elegant "A stock of STAPLE 6 FANCY
 DRY GOODS, suitable for the Spring and Summer trade. The warm weather has come, and is expressing us with heat almost inddrable; and the best way is to dotl your thick winter dresses and supply their places with some of our beautiful
 LAWNS < BAREGEs, that will make you quite comfortable.
 We return our thanks to the trading commu. nity, for the very liberal patronage that we have received, and only ask a continuation as long as we continue to sell you Goods as low or little lower than you can get them elsewhere. Helena, June l, 18I0.
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10 the Friends of hnpro0emenE

FETERS, CHILLS, &c.,, of every description, Can be cured in a few hours, without debifi- tating tue system in the least, with the
 Mississippi Fever TOTlfc, Prepared by JAMES E. FLOWERS, of Grand Gulf
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Joseph B. Hall, ct. al.


 A ND now on this day comes the plaintiffs -4 in this case, and file their bill, and it appearing from the affidavit thereto attach ed that Charles Cleveland and AngeIine Cleveland, his wife, are not residents of the State of Arkansas, it is therefore ordered that they be notified of the pendency of this suit by the publication of this notice for two weeks successively, in the Southern Shield, a newspaper printed in. the town of Helena, in this State, the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the first Monday in November next, that unless they be and appear before the ~5S-adge of our Circuit Court 10 be begun and held at the Court House in the town of O5ceola, in and for the county of Mississippi, on or before the third day of said Court to be begun and held on the first Monday in November, 1850, and plead, answer or demur to said Dill the same will be taken for confessed, and set for hearing accordingly. The object of said bill is 10 foreclose mortgage given by Joseph B. Hall and Elizabeth Hall, to Wat son 0C Beckan.
 H. A. PHILIPS, CLERK.
 A true copy from the Record.
 Attest: H. A. PHILIPS. CLERK.
 August 3I, 1850.
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bO l AA u SL 1AitAAAA4NboAAbC'
 COUNTY OF PHILLIPS In Phillips Circuit Court on the Chancery
 side thereof, in vacation, September 4th, 1850. Levisa Bigham, Jacob Faulkner, Chat1es
 Bishop, John c. Hotch- kiss, L. II. Young, John H. Temple, Charles Cali
 her, James Johnson, WyattR. Boice, SquireB. Bolce, Berlin A. Wright, John II. Russell. and Madison House. fvSI OW on this day comes the complain M ant by her solicitors, and files her bill of complaint against the said defendants, the object of which is 10 perfect and com plete her title to the South East quarter of the South East quarter of Section I9, in Township } South of Range , East of the 9th principal meridian, lying in the county and State aforesaid, and whereas, it appears from an affidavit attached 10 said bill, that the said Faulkner, Bishop, Hotchkiss, Y Young, Temple, Galiher, Johnson, Wright, and Russell, are moD-residents of this State; therefore, it is ordered, that the said non resident parties have na1ice of the penden- cy of this suit, by the publication of this order in the Southern Shield, newspaper printed in the county and State aforesaid, for the number of times and within the time prescribed by law, and that if they do not appear at the next term of the Circuit Court for the county and State aforesaid, to be held at the Court House in the town of Helena, on the third Monday in Novem- Der next, after the date hereof, and on or before the third day of said term, plead, answer, or demur to said bill, the same will be taken as confessed against them, and a decree entered accordingly.
 Attest: R. II. YEATES, Clerk.
 By R. MALoNEY, D. c.
 A true copy from the record.
 R. H. YEATES, Clerk.
 By R. MALoNEY, D. c.
 September IT, 1850
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LIVE AND LET LIVE!
D R Ks G @ g Es
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Business. And they would respectfully nvlIt buyers to give them call before pufchlasne elsewhere; as their Goods have been purchased in the Eastern market, for cash, with the utmost care in regard to Quality, Styi ie' and Free; consequently, they fatter themselves that lhey will be able to suit all who may be pleased to honor them with call. Walk up toWn' and be paid for your trouble. Our Goods consist in part, as follows, of all qualities and prlce:
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STATE OF ARKANSAS, ] e..
 MISsISsIrpr C0Erxrv |E''

In the Circuit Court, on the Chancery side, in term time, before the Judge thereof, on the 7th day of May, 4. D., 1850.
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JOTIII " UOuUuIH, as lIIG administrator of the es- tate of James Wood burn, deceased, c0m- plainant.
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WATCHES! WATCHES!

Memphis, May 9, 1850.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-07
TIE GRAND PURGATIVE.
DIR. CLlCKNEK,S

Ssgar Coated Vegetable Extract Pslls
N 'HESE celt bratcd Pills have obtained an
i envlabie notoriety in the United States
Us curative for giddihess, dyspepsia, sour
stomach, head-ache, fevf rs, piles, costive
ness, coughs, heart>burn, liver complaint.
scurvy, sore Throat, inward weakness. pal.
pfation Of the heart, indIgeet on. and a va
rlety OF other diseases to which flesh is
heir to, as medicine for the million. In
all seasons OF the ear.,spfingi summer, fall
and winter, and under all circumstances
they canb taken with perfect safety ana
success. AS a Vermifuge and general med
icine for children, they are unrieaiied. Be-
ing coated with pure white sugar, children
will easily take them: they neither gripe nor
nanseate; are gentle but thorough in their
operation. For adults by Increasing the
dnse. they are equally beneficial As on
.7nti- Bilious PiHthey will be fnsnd without
"a superior; ask any one among The thousands
who use them. and an unqualified approval
will be the certain re- ult. 's
Remember i,r. c. v. Clckneris the orig.
7 'nal inventor of Sugar Coated Pills, and thu,
! nothing of the sort was ever heard of, unit
! ne introduced them in June. 1a43. Purcha,
! <ers sh uld. therefore, always ask for Click,
ner's Sugar Coated Vegetable Pills, anl
lake no other. or they will be made the vic,
TINS Of a fraud. Price e5 cents per bvr.
DR.. Clickne,'s principal Office for the sal,
"fPl'ls, ,s (is Vesev ssrset. New York.
WM JACKSON. So Liberly st., head o
Wood ST.. Pittsburgh. Pa General; Agent 70
Pennsylvania. NoraAesn50bio, and the rive
counties of Virginia. 4
Th" following e the dsiy appointed Agent.
LEFFINGW EEL &, &C. Ravenna; Chas. II
Kent, franklin Wills; Dow & Co t:uyahog
Falls Jas. G. Calender, Newton Fails: ]. ii
g Johnson. Warre";G N Abbey 4 Co.Akror
| January LIST, is49. ly.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-01-07
-" AGENCY OF q
Dr.. S. S. Fiteh's Celebrated Medicines,

AZ L4tS VA
Dr.. S. S. Fitch's Celebrated Medicines,
Used by him with such distinguished success
IN the cure of
Coughs, Consumption, Catarrh, Asthma,
Heart Diseases, Dyspepsia, Gonorr-
hea, Piles, Female Complaints,
&c. &c.
Also. DR.. S. S. Ftch's abdominal Sap
porters, Shoulder Braces, lnhalamg
Tabes, and Lectures on Con-
sumption, and the art Of
preserving Life and
Health to Old Age,
&c. &c.
RadOIphus Bard has been appointed
Ao.nt for The sale of the above Goods, tnd
will keep them constantly on hand at hia
Recorders office IN Ravenna, only agent for
PoI'sge C"nuty, Ohio.
| nfDr Fitchs s.GuIDE Book TO lNvALIDs,
and Directions for Promoting Health, ai'd
| Instructions to Mothers. in the Manae emen
of Children" may be had, gra'ultousJ, oy
calling for it at his residence as above AL
| extremely valuable Book.
R. BARD.
Ravepna, Nov. 10. l849.