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PROBATE NOTICES.

q, ihs Hau. Caur, q rrob,t, Within anI ar lhs
Coaag, n ONfFl
I'Hr auIrrsi.1-l. f,ih-f and Grardpu n >rIi1l.,
1 GrJgg a'f EvyIiHr Grvy1. mIIafs, q Alany I1
.lld sHf1t,. r.-pssf.u, r~rrrs-lis, that be s1id
N,ri. srr ssifcd IN 81 .lmris 1ri Usn one uTli-
v.irt 6Ah pat 81 the homs,issi hr'n ~ JOIN
LuNtJON titg 81 sa,i AIts,Hy, d,csasri, ani i..o
81 s.rt,is rsrt. ~ other be- II an.. ir .iUliri n
.ait Ahl4,, srl th'i q sauI D. o. The '-'rr-s, ~
.5.I MART, thlt an ihrir ,1ii b1'. shrlh D. 'nli
all ~ proceed. thgT-l h pui .ut a1I srcuIsl u1
ir,srr.'. o. thr hs1sa, II .,il MAIDS. Nhucarv
az. frs,s. that b. nav - bre1ssl o. eel thr sane
-r1fI1sI,. AZ prIrr rr 40 private sal, All az iu
,Hr, b1l.s.i si.l ever rr',,
JOHN 4 GREEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1850-11-01

A.. Court Il Prrlais, bell ai rar,. within anil r.
thr C.rrt, ~ ONtfJ. HH he ursr1'h a., 4 o.
tuhrr, 81 IN. wear IT ,ur l'.i eighteen hundred
and tnN.
ESTHER MILLETr. Aiuiri,irtr,> q ne n.
l. tate ui ISRAEL MllLEII, late Of N.rv1E
in .aiI c,1iy ts,sassd, having pTr.srirl bee nr'f
account Il her almini.tatinn 'u the rstato % 'a,
UsUcas~l,-
u va. uri-r,I, that the saiJ i'.r.ni.'rpui, give
n1tio, b. al persons Interested, b, causing ruN
fths order a. D. pul,h,d thrc- We-ks sucres,i',-
" N The ONfird Democrat, printed At Pans, that
the, nav arpelr At a Probate Curt Co L. held a.
.aIl Pafi., on th, last TUESDAY It Noyrml"r n'Nt
NJ ten ~ the clp,k N the f,rrHpo, aud sh-N sauce,
II an, they have, ~hy the Same sh,uId not L. allow
81 y GEO. n. SHAW, Register.
tr,,- C,p,- Attest: Gao. h. Saw, R"c.
Ths ,ul,.cr,hcr hsfsby gives puil,c noti,e o. all
sanccru.d that NJ has br,a tul, appointed aui Ia
ksn uphn h,us,lf the trust Il Executor Of the h't
Viii and Testament u
STEPHEN HUTCHINSON, late II Buckhrld,-
IN the Count, of Oxford. deceased ~ giving bond
a. the aN dif.ct.-h~ thsTc(arr rsgurst. al p~T.'us
Who arc ind,bted o. the sad decrassds estate, o.
make immediate payment; AMI those Who have any
,l.rnaaIs theresa, o. exhibit the same 90
DANIEL &. HUTCHINSON
Oct. IS, 1850. Sass
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T. tAs Hoo. JuJs. q r,.la,- within ana &c 'h.
Cas-, 4 ONi1,d
I'EVIN gOEtNSON, Gvlr'i.n ~ Ei.u'rs \
~ aat Ana-rs "a. lp,.hrr, 1ii1lr ,hIldT,H a
S..r..sf Tr..h-r. dtr q Pen. Jrr~ssrI,-Ihr so
Hn,.hrf L..,tug ~ sii8g ,-ufals hat az s.a'u
sH,s af ~ M rsts1H.sl prof-rt, ui s'lt tsrsasf
b. r4t, O. sati luta1f rhitryH fr stl. O. the CO.,.
II IN. husIrci and eight d.I',r,, iurt,-.r cents.
ERWIN ROBINSON.
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t8at Tho, ga, sppsar a. rrla'' Coat tu D. hrli
~ 90 Pare su ths lat li,ssi,, of N,,rrhrt n'Ni,
sttsu = Ne si.-L en- thr iH,fHH1 ard 'hrv cause,
e. an, th-, hayr, vhs N zane .h.u'i NJ p ga1-
a. . exc. n SHAW, Rrs.s,sr.
ruT tap,-Aursg Gao. h. ~U,N Res.
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The ~uissr,il-, hrf,r, give. p.f'Is rriiS. o. al
rlru,Tnsj that .h- o., t--n tr,, ,vr.iut-i H1a
tak.r upll htn,-f On, uu,i ct NIuli.ualus 81
the Estate q
SAMUEL \. ROWE, L,s ci O,f,rl.
e. ,hs couri, q ONfrd, irc-s,-d %, giving lo-J
a th. law diryrt.-shs che. sfrr- r,yu.s'. an Tsf.
SONS - ho ace iu stt-l O. The ,sil drl,s-d. estate
O.. u..k, ruf1rlJtr ga,usH'. ant ihH.s Nh' have
An, f-u4IIs thereon. o. ,,hiiii N. .srrr 'u
MARTHA ROWE.
Ot. Is, lisa. 3v3s
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Oct. IS, 1850.
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A trss copy, Attest GIO. X SHAW, Reg.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-09-12

Ess.sssss - s-Ex zsx-s.xsES
AN and after Monday, April -, 1850,
- the trains run daily. SUNDAYS excepted,
between Chicago and Elgin, as follows:
First train leaves Chicago at Q, 4. n.
Arrives nj Eigin II, A. NJ.
Second train leaves Chicago al ST.. N.
Arrives at Egin, GA 7. NJ.
Frs, train leaves Eigin at M.
Arrives at Chicago, 10, \. NJ
Second train leaves Elgin at 3, NJ.
Arrives at Chieago,6s M
Stages run in connection, as follows:
From Elem, via Belydcre, Rockford and Free
port, TO GALESa, daily, on arrival Of cars, al II,
A. NJ Also, from ST.. CHARLES, via Genoa, Rock
ford and Ffcepor., TO GALESa, daily, at 3, A. NJ.
connecting, at GaIena, with STEAMBOATS, for the
Upper Mississippi.
From ELGIs, via Beiot and GAINESVILLE, to MAD
lsos, Wis, daily, at II, A.
From ST.. Charles, via Aurora, Oswego and
Bristol, to Ostowa, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at 5, A. NJ.
From Sr. CHARLES, via Sycamore, Oregon City
ana Dixon, 20 Rock ISLAND, on Sunday, Wednes-
day and Friday, at z, a. NJ.
From WHEaros's, via Naperville, to AURORA
daily, on arriva! Of cars, at 5, I'm.
From WHEATos's 10 Dixon, Albany, Rock Is
and and Galena, Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day, on arrival OF Cars Al 5, p v.
JOHN b. TURNER,
.4ci,ng Director.
Chicago Nav |. 1850. 34-6m.
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CABINET FURNITURE,

<s MANUFACTURED and for sale
~ sz-zssnS BY the undersigned in the Shop
sGet5 No. 5, opposite the new Post Of
hce building, formerly occupied b. John Pope.
An assortment now on hand, and a new lot Of
thoroughly dry lumber and hands employed ma
king more furniture
fETCOFFlNS made 10 order at any time and
arrangements made BY which in few weeks a
Hearse will be furnished to those who may de-
sire it.
Come and see and bring your money along.
WIN. BURRIS.
davenport, April Goth, 1850. 33Iy.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

HVHE SubscribeF mas fCC6IVcu
an addition TO his former stock of Books
and STATIONERY and can now supply customers
at more reasonable rates than formerly.
School Books from 10 to 20 per cent lower
than heretofore sold in the place. Toy and Re-
ward Books; Primers and Spelling Books; Read
ing Books; Arithmeties: Biographies; Gram
mars: Dictionaries and Definers: School Hsto-
ries; Works Of MAI. Philosophy, Chemistry, Bot
anr. sc.
Blank and memorandum hooks Cap and let
ter paper; steel pens; quilts: " icrs; ink ink
stands; envelopes; note paper: penciis Nc. nc.
A. SANDERS.
Davenport, April 18th, 1850.
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"1Nc cry is still they comer
VIM. 3. HARRIS,
PAINTER AND GLAZIER,

PAINTER AND GL4ZIER,
rs still on hand to attend to all kinds oi
Sks Painting, such as House, Sign, Ornamental,
Carriage, Buggy and Wagon Painting. Glazing
and paper hanging in the best manner. Thank
FIJI for past favors, and hopes by strict attention
TO business 10 merit the patronage OF Z e public.
N. b. Mixed paints and putty for sale.
Saop on Main street 2 doors north OF Whis-
ler's Store.
Divcnport MAY 9th 1850.
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TuE ON Man IN SpEcs--A SINGULAR
Cu..r a. I GAuBLER. In work recent.
Il nuhli.hcd. en,illed eNotes on Europe,
hy S. Renolds, we fluid narrated the follow.
jec trick Of an accomplished gambler; "o'''
tiucin the drawing roo,n Of my hotel alter
tea. Count Renobio humorously related 'o
me tho following Incident which occufres'
some time ago, aud which produced pro
found sensation and effect: a Short '"'''
man. whom nobody knew but BY sight, SUD
denly became constant attendea' - Wy
gaming tables. This man, during wnoae
fortnight, continued, night alter n'gn'' ~
the most extraordinary manner, 20 win GU
.,,n,o,s sums ofthe taro bankers, as we'll as
shs Surrounding bet,ers. he. wore specta-
els. and appeared SO short-sighted that he
v.s.lways obliged to touch the counter
with his nose before he could distinguish the
cards. Such was his luck that whatever
card he backed was sure 70 win. On the
las, night Of his appearance IN Spa, one 9,
the csmesiers, a young, halt-intox.cated
Irishman, had lost very handsome sum
Histemper was quite gone, aud ne s:tuper-
ated his lucky opponea, in manner .0a'
might have edifl the most abusive Usher
women in B;lingsga'e.
..D--n you, you Cd dog he cried
and, most particularly d. nyour specta-
clesr.
aAnd catching them from him, he pot
them on his face Al first he could discern
nothing, bat. approaching The cards, no 70 :
ceiyed that the spectacles were strong mag
nifiers. His suspicious and curiosity we're
Immediately excited, aud be turned TO de-
mand an explanation Of the wearer--bnt he
was gone! An examination then .com.nen-
ced: and the cause ofths wonderful contn-
ui,y Of luck was speedily discovered. The
cards in Spa are not bought OF shopkeepers
as ia England, but every autumn the pro-
prie.ors Of gaming tables repair tothe grand
lair al Leipzig, and there purchase their
stock for the year. 1'hi,her the spectacle
gentleman had also hicd, net as buyer, but
q seller Of cards; and at such reduced rate,
and Of such an excellent quality, that all
the purchasers resorted 10 him. Spa and
several other towns were literally stocked
with his cards. On the back of each oil
these, concealed among the ornaments, and
90 small as to be imperceptlble tothe naked
eve, was It's number, with a particular varl-
alton to denote its sni,. Then the rogue
came 10 Spa disguised, with blackened hair
and spectac!es and, as gentleman gam
bier, would have broken all the banks IN
Spa, but for the fury of the enraged Irish
man. As il was, he decamped with sever
al thousand pounds. !"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-09-12

No. supply of Drugs, Medicines, Caemi-
Gals, Paints, Oils, Narnishcs, Brushes,
9.<-S Fancy articles, &c. &c., IS prepared
to furnish all those who may desire any thing W
his line on the most reasonable terms, ana Win
medicines of such quality as he can warrant.
Essential oils and essences; tinctures; ONT
mems; netcurials; quinine; Peruvian bark ana
barks, roots and herbs of every kind; gum CAM
phor myrrl, Arabic, opium, and all other gums,
resins and balsams; saleratus, sal soda, EPSON,
and Other kinds Of salts; hi-carb. soda, tartnrc
acid and all other acids and alkalses; magnesla;
mama; saiiiou; cream tartar; cloves; cinnamon;
alspct; pepper; nutmegs; mace and otter spi-
ces. fennel; coriander; carul; ans.; lobeila;
mustard and laxseed, &c. &c.
DE Sfia1s-I.ogwood, chip'd and extract; tus-
tic; madden; coppera.; alum; indigo; solution OF
tins arnatto; blue yitrlol. &c.
Chemicals, &e.--pure nitrate silver; IODINE;
iodate 0! iron; morphine; stryehnine; piperint;
podophylhn hydrecyanic acid musk; naeratin;
iiyariodate potassa; kreosote; co.oison; chloro-
form; croton oil; cod liver oil; &c. &c.
Iaafy .4rticies-razors and ssrops: pcnknires;
pins; needles; combs Vi all descriptions; specta-
Giles; watch keys; match safes: steel heads; pur-
ses: pocket books, powder puifs; toilet powder;
sets; fancy soaps; shaving cream; iisains tack
le: violin strings; &c. &c.
With a general assortment OF all such nedl-
cines as contribute to form complete drug store .
including Paints, OF all kinds; Oils; Saraishes;
Window Glass; and .ushes.
The attention % Physicians. citizens and
country traders is respectfully invited TO the
above articles.
Bateman's Drops; Godfrey's Cordial; Turling-
toms b tlsam; Laudanum; essence peppermint,
cinuamon lemon, and all similar patent medi-
ctes for sale by the dozen al a small advance
OH ST. Louis prices and warranted superior art-
cles. A SANDERS.
Opposite Steamboat Landing.
| Davenport, April 18th, 1850.
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b. Sd N FORD,
DRUGGIST AND GROCER;

- r the Old Stand on Front Street.
= Davenport, Iowa, has laid in full assort-
ment Of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Groceries,
Fruits, Spices, Oils, Paints, &c, for The season,
almost every article in the line
Among which are the following. viz
All Dr.. Jayne's Medicines,
Wistar's Balsam Wild Cherry,
Townsend's Sarsaparilla,
Hungarian Balsam,
Indian Vegetable Tonic,
hlofla,'s Phoenix Bitiers,
Hayes Linament for Piles,
Upham's Pile E!ectuary,
Pain Extractor,
Linaments all kinds,
Jaynes, Moffats, Braggs, Brandreihs,
Wrights, Smiths, Peters, Lees,
Porters, Cievelands, and
Emersous Pills,
Black and Cayenne Pepper,
Allspice, Cloves, Mace, Nmmeg.,
Cinnamon, Race, W. |. and Ground
Ginger. Saleraius, Sal Soda, Alum,
Copperas, Sal, Peter,
Chalk, Pitch and Rosin,
Dried Apples and Peaches,
Raisins, Figs, Prunes,
Currants, Tamarinds,
Citron and Dates,
Imperial, Gun Powder,
Young Hyson, and Black Teas,
Goldfish, Mackerel. Smoked Herring,
Tobacco, Segars, Snuff, and
Pipes, all kinds;
Liverpool Blown, Ground Alum,
Turks Island, and Table Salts,
Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes,
Brushes, Glass, Putty, Nails, Cordage,
Lines and Sacking Irvine,
Gun Powder, Shot, Lead and p. Caps,
Indigo, Madden, Logwood, Fustc,
Red Wood, Annatta, &c;
Cocoa and Chocolate, Old JAVA, Rio,
and Hayanna Coffee, Rice, Tapioco,
Pearl Sage, Arrow Root, Pearl Barley,
Vermiulia, Soda, Batter and Sweet
Crackers, Loaf, Powdered, Crushed,
Clarified and N. o. Sugars,
Golden and ~ o. Syrnps,
s. II. and N. o. Molasses.
Old Otard aud Seigneite Brandy,
Port, Madeira, Sweet Malaga. and
claret Wines, Holland and Baltimore
Gin, Jamaica Rum, aud Old Mononga-
bella Whskey, for Medical purposes.
Abscynth, Alcohol, Cider Vinegar
and Lime Juice, Sperm, Star and
TaIlow Candles, CASTLE, Rosin,
Almond, Windsor and other Soaps,
Candies Ass'd.. Wistar's Cough Candy,
Ginger Nuts, Writing and Letter Paper,
Blk, Blue, and Red Ink,
Superior Steel Pens, Qu!ls, &c
Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Filberts and
Hazlenuts, Pen and Pocket Knives,
Razors, Scissors. Pocket Books,
Wallets, Silk and Cotton Purses,
Combs, Ass'd. Violin Strings,
Hair Brushes, DC. &c
The above with at Ieas, 500 di fIerent articles
not enumerated are all warranted OF the best
quality, and will be sold as low as at any Store
IN the county. Cash or goods will be paid for
Butter, Cheese, Tsliow, Eggs, Oats, Grass Seed,
&c.
B. SANFORD.
Davenport, June 18th, 1880
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Das. GREEN'S
OXYGENATED BirTERS.

VA oEs.NA LII III i'ASc'
ECoR the cure of Dyspepsia, gen
II eral Debility, &c--,he best and strongest
certified medicine IN the world, Cor the cure OF
ID spepsia in all its torms-such as headache,
habi;ua costiyeness, acldity OF stomach, loss
Of appetite, asthma, piles, ipient consnmps!on,
debility, exposure 10 extreme heat or cold, old
a.e, and, in fact, from imperfect Indigestion or
a derangci condition OF the stomach II Is also
an excellent remedy, and not surpassed by any
medicine in use, Tor females suffering from ute
rine or nervous arrangement
Among the numerous and highly respectable
certificates received we reierto the following
Hon. r. l.. Arnold, formerly governor OF Rhode
Island, now member Of Congress.
Hon. w Woodbridge, do NJ chigan
now z s. Senator.
Hon. J. 1. Morehead, do Kentucky,
". :. s.
Hon ]. +. Simmons, Y. S. Senator from Rhode
Island.
Hon. samuel $. Phelps, do Vermont.
Hon Wm. uPham, do do
Hon SlloUon Foot, do do
Hon II. ID. Foster, Nj. Congress from Penn.
Hon. w. l.. Martin, del. in ing. from w Il.
Con A. c. Dodge, NJ &c. do Iowa.
II. T. stowe, Esq. Clerk OF the House OF Rep
G. G. Tfowhrdge, Esq Detroit, M CHG N.
George w. Jones, nj. c. tronIowa.
Joseph Hoxie, Esq. No. 70 Wail-st. N. Y.
| Or-Price 81 90 per bottle, sold wholesale and
retail by A. SANpEES, Agent.
Davenport, July 4th, 1850. 43.lm
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NEW STORE,
AND
CHEAP GOODS,

Opposite the -Ltaa Mills.
TyHE subscriber has received in
- addition to his Stock Of Goods, a lot Of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
such az Coats, Pants Vests, Shirts, drawers. & a.
Also Broad Cloths, cassimers, Satlnetts. twecdS.
!eans and Llnseys, fIanncls, Aipaccas, Caiedo-
MIA, Abyslnia, WOODEN and worsted Goods. ptints
and Merrimac calie1es, assorted STYLES and fg
nres, Brown and Bleached sbeeting and shirt
ing, Pittsburgh cotton warp, carpet chain, Bat
ting, wadding aud wicking, Buffalo robes, sole.
kip, calf and Upper Leather, Sligo Iron. Sheet
Iron, steel Plough Lays, Nails and large cast
Kettles, Wooden Buckets. tabs, chHrus, bowls.
&c. GROCERIES Of all kinds, l. n. q A
and 7 Salt. window glass, CROKER aud Glass
ware, Hair and Observation-Disclosures trunks
good assortment of Ladies and Gentlernen,s
Cum Over shoes, Shoes and Boots of all kinds.
Hardware, Paints, Oils and Dye Stulfs, Dried
fruit. Wallpaper,andliveg geese feathers, which
VIII be sold cheap for cash
:, JAMES NJ. BOWLING.
Davenn"r'. Inne 18th. 1850
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BUCKETS

BUCKETS.
= D0Z Well. Vsrnish aud Painted Buck
cts, Tor sale at tie Variety Sore A. C. Bill
''s' Apr! 18Th.
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CoDY'S OINTMENT

I is most perfect remedy fol- Sores oil az As'
cures Calls, Bruises, sprains, Ringbonss, sPas'
ISxeeny, Foundered feet, &c. Also Kheums NJ.
IChapped hands, sore Lips. Running Sores rm1l
lsw elled face, Sore feet Sore legs. Ulcers, M
cords Eru tive boils, Enlarged joints, Ihaits
SEES of bruises and scalds nm Immediate aPPics"O
this Ointment W i'll afford instant relief. .;s,or
As Horse and family ointmentj the FroP.nu
engcs the world to produce its equal. fr'ts
a nd Transfers should always have supply o. W..
Inv auahle article hand for cases OF cmefssTii
No family should be without it for single Gay. 49,
hour of pain comes when we least expect h-A Nam
fore be prepared This Ointment is put " ~ ~,
large in boxes and sold at the Low price oil ny o
|pcr box. Observe the written signature Of tns r,
Principal Depot, Cody's American Agency ohee
lWaukcgsn. Ill.
A. SANDERS, Agentfor Davenport, Iowa. ,y
| November sth. lsi9.
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--s----
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

~zZ ET1tIE subscriber having return.
d ed from ST. Louis with iull
a supply of Drugs, Medicines, Caem-
Gals, Paints, OILS, Narnlshes, Brushes,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-09-12

-, ,he .,lca TINS closed. but no sale sheh ny nep
omen longer than two weeks, and no private M ayyni
snv ~ The lands will be admitted uhth al'ef NV
ration OF the Two weeks. ,,,,,nr,on This
t;ven under my hand, ut the city OF
,h;r.eem,h day Of June, Ammo pomni one tnousan1
eight hundred and htty. /, r.yYnR
b. the President: 2.
: Comn.issioner Of tie General Land tbiee.
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Notire ia prc.Emption Claimants

Every person entitled to the right Of pre- J"
sny Of The lands within the townships and paris ~
he same 10 the satisfaction Of the Register aud kecf
or Of the proper Land Office, and make Pay ihera
for as soon as practicable after seeing tn no!e, ssu
hsfarc The ay aproinsed for the commencement oithe
public sale OF the lands embracing the tract caimco
otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
o'"ei 10y J. BuTrERFIELD,
~, 10 ,szna,aw Commissioner.
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NEW SHOP AND
NE W PRICES!

FEHllE Subscriber would respectfully in
Is form The citizens Of Maquoketa and the sur
rounding country that he is carrying on the
Chair aud Cabinet Making
in all its branches He therefore would in
70 IN the lubic at large that he has opened a
shop at Maqnoket,, Jackson county, where
he has established himself permanently with
the determination 10 please his customers ~
quality and prices Of work. lie will positively
sell CHk.2PER than any other establishment IN
the country Tor the quality of work Farmers
bring on your heat, Lumber, Butter, Cheese,
Bacon, &c. Three months credit with security
will be given 10 those not having the READY
10 those who have, 10 per cent discount will be
made. Noeliott viii be spared to accommodate
all and he hopes by nntring industry and atten
ton to business and pnnctualiiy to his engage
ments to retain all OLD customers and obtain ma :
ny new ones.
coFfINs made with dispatch.
0I3~Three iotRSEYNEg CHAR MAEERs want
ed Immediately 10 whom good wages and steady
employment will be given.
JOHN POPE.
Maqnoketa, lnne 23th, 1910. 4o-ly
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T UST Received per steamer Minnesota
- and for sale fine assortment OF fresh Gloce-
ries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Molas,es, Nackerei,
&c. nc by VAN TUYL q COOK.
Jniy nth, 1850.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
A Western Woman.

A correspondent Of Detroit paper describes
western woman, whose feais Of industry will
doubtless be regarded as fabulous by many Of
our delicate and do nothing ci'y ladies'. Il.
seems that during the past winter aud spring,
her husband having gone TO California, besides
taking care Of FIVE children, the eldest girl
twelve years of age, and her eldest boy only f. Q
years old, The youngest an infant al The breast
she has woven seven hundred yards OF saline.
and shawls made eight hundred pounds ma
pie sugar Gu. and drawn from the fores, all
The wood the family needed during The winter.
and chopped The same a, The door attended
to her milling and trading fifteen miles from
home, with an OK team. driving il herself, aud
taking all The care of them and her six cows
and eleven sheep. when al home. As above
all. she is only abou, lhfy-f years OF age.
very modes, and unassuming, aud has no idea
that she has accomplished anything more than
any industrious woman may, with ordinary dh-
igence and good health. How. in the world
can the husband of such iir need 20 20 Cal
ilornia in search of wealth
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-06
Singular Trance.

A, the village Of harrington, England, situated
about nine miles from Bristol on the road 10 Wells.
young woman named AnnCroner the daughter
of master mason. now lies in complete state OF
ca.alepsy, in which extraordinary trance-like con-
dition, should she survive till next November, she
will have been for no less than l3 years. During
the whole of this extended period, she has not
partaken of any solid food, and the vital principle
has only been sustained by the mechanical admin
stration of fluids. Although Of course reduced to
almost perfect skeleton, her countenance bears
very placid expression Her respiration is per-
perceptibe, her hands warm, and she has some
indication of existent consciousness. Upon one
occasion. when asked if suffering from pain TO
squeeze the hand of her mother, placed in hers for
that purpose, slight pressure. the mother AYERS,
was plainly distinguishabe; and frequently, when
suffering from cramp, she has been heard to make
slight means About sixteen weeks after the COM
mencement Of her trance, she was seized with the
lockaw, which occasions great difficulty in afford
ing her nourishment. The unfortunate young wo-
man is 25 years of age, and has been visited by
great number of medical gentlemen, whohoweyer
hold out no hopes Of heI ultimate recovery.