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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

PLANK ROADS IN ALABAMA.-The city of
Montgomery, Ala, seems to have taken the
plank road fever the natural way. meeting
has resolved that the city subscribe 75 900 stock
in the various roads contemplated to terminate at
Montgomery. - .-.-..I
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County State
will G the second Monday said District h
sadsae.
o
Aarch21 1ea.D C.
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STEAMER SUNK-Thc steamer RoacenG while
decendinc the Missouri River on the 10Th inst,
struck a snag and sunk Immediately in fifteen
feet of water She was heavily loaded with pro-
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

Howard q Son owners of the Empire City
and Crescent City give notice that the through
tickets for San Francisco can be secured on and
after lst of May next 's''.S<&
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CrOclkWell'S Hotel.

Ea>t#voe, a6} bgGi ANAMOsA, JONES CO., IOWA.
HE subscriber would respectfully inform his n,mer-
Gus friends, and the public in general that he is in
full blast, ready at all times to give good supper and
warm Bed 70 all that may call him, and at any time OF
the night He also has good stablc well furnished with
the best Of grain, and everything that will make horse
comfortable Those from distances looking at the con
try find better place in the interior to get n0r
latlonin respect to good locations. sg , r,.gD%rg
BE sure to inquire for CrOckwelIs Hotel -,
- &"8s 1u'<4 I" @@3s3&, c. T.. D. fCROCkWELL.
Ananosa Jan 81 1850. 2O1yEyaa fIsIf Ltl -,
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FARNIERS, HONIE.

NHE undersigned still keeps this long established and
Il well known Tavern at the corner Of Main street and
the Market Square, in this city; and is better pel ared
than lie has ever been before, accommodate travellers
and regular boarders, the most reasonable terns he
has made several new additions, and Improvements the
former ones He would especially recommend his estab-
snen to Farmers and Teamsters, as his stable and yard
accommodations not surpassed by any in the civ
Charges moderate. Come and try me. @p
...-..",rz,r.5 5-...-.sys WIN. ZUMHAFE.
March 6. 1850. 29-tf salf5 -f71 I7FI@
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nAe,Flc RArlwAr Up to the the 1st Of March March
$4S0,O00 has been subscribed in St. Louis alone.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

IMPORTANT TO CALFoRNIANs.--A Mr. Fes-
sender, Of Boston, has invented pockek filter,
by means of which the traveller may suckup pure
water from the streams and ponds, or even the
puddles, which he may encounter on his way.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

WIsCoNs1N.-Thc total amount of legislative
appropriations for the past year, was $50 12 SO.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

These create results, says the Railway Times,
in less than eight years will be accomplished
+ Chicago Dol.
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DELINQUENT TAX LIST.
STATE OF IOWA, J
Dubuque County. (
TKEAsURER's OFFICE,
March Is, 1850. !

sTa5G puP oF ct d0MA ss Mrh l5 Gs55A 1s5C
r
hundred
ndcoss, to witt
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

An honest Dutchnan, in training up his son
in the way he should go frequently exercised
him in Bible lessons. On one of these occasions
he asked: ,...-.... .. ..., ..r .7sss
"Who was dat vat would not shlcep init Boti-
piers wife,
"Shoseph." %A@fs
herr - -
"Dont hnow--but shopose he vas not shlee.
py.'
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From the BMtai0 Courier.
HNLurtler will Out.''

Soon after the advent of the "no party" Ad-
ministraton, strong effort was made by sun
dry hungry Wings to procure the removal of
Captain STARR, the venerable Postmaster at
Angelica, Allegheny county. One hundred and
forty-fve wings and Ninety -four democrats (al-
though they did very foolish thing) remonstra-
ted and Capt. S. was permitted to remain sew
eral months. But the hungry ones kept up the
fire, the occupant of the Office taking no notice
Of their movements, and finally Capt. S. was
capitated-upon which he conceived the sim
master General 'sthe cause!'' The following is
the answer: s''s'1.. '4 ~ -'"t. .FE 7t %@ (
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03
Raising on Shares.

"Where you buy dat watermelon, Pomp'"
asked Pete q
''Gosh Amity! didn't buy UNI, niger;
raised uln on shares .'.1' We. 0ass
"How be dat?" a-s... ~, \ ,
t'Dat's true; true as parchment, for yalle>
steal two, and Glib me dis one not to tell NJ,
yaw, yaw!'
Price Of Lots IN .Mlwnukec.-A lot of grounS
100 feet front by 80 deep, in puplc part ofMh-
waukee, Wisconsin, was sold short time since
for 500, 900. ... .f. .+..-.,,
The NY. Post states that the receipts of the Erie
Railroad Company for the month of February.
which gave only "a working days, many ofwhich
were rainy, We're between $101 900 and 10000
iEAD-The only transaction was 1O49 pigs up.
per mines, for the Ohio, $3.50 per 100 lbs
st. Louis Intel. IA.
The REAcrIoN.-Gov. Brown, of Florida has
co me cut against the proposedNashvllc conven-
hon denouncing it as revolutionary and subver-
sivc OF the Federal Constitution. .5.... -sss,4
li0ac Railroads increase the ualue ofproperty-
The Flcksburg VIII g estimates the increased val
ue OF real estate in the counties bordering en- the
Vicksburg and jackson railroad, in round num-
bers, from $500 600 to nine millions, in ten years
EsS#&ij
10 Locomotive is no W in course of construc-
ton at Cambrige, Massachusetts, which is war
ranted to draw passenger train tthe rate of5O
miles per hour. 4S,z...-. ~, ss.s.s ,, gg
ERy!-Among the wants advertise
ed i'll the London Times lately is this: Wants
place, as wetnurse, respectable young unmarried
woman, aged 10, with good breast ofmilk; her
first child one month old. Can haze q rood
character" IN q tambler, . s.....s 80
The morals of London must be improyinr-on
the Paris SYSTEM by which one third ofits yearl,,
births are illcgitimate.
GREELEY FOR PREstDE ENT-The New York
Times says, thatit is understood that an effort
will be made by the northern free soil party to con-
centrate their strength, in the next presidential
canvass, upon Horace Greeley for President,
SHIRT COLLARS AND JAcKETs.-The ladies'
have taken to shirt collars and short jackets The
next Jump, the Albany Knickerbocker expects
will be into pair Of pants forty inches round the
bottom, with high -heeled boots and moustache.
How the tailor would blush when sweet little
creature, with a pair of piercing eyes, killing
pair of moustaches, and a syren voice should en- i.
ter and exclaim, ''Sir, take my measure pants
--fashionable--tigh fit, you know, Who would
be a tailor then? sa fasF ta.gs Ssft NJ 5S
4 Whether men arc good hearted or not depends
a great deal on how they are dressed. Who, form
stance, ever turned listening ear to the supDl-
cations Of want with pair Of tight boots on No
one. 1t is moral impossibility. Pain of any
kind makes us ugly. If, therefore, you would
improve your heart, always buy your brogans
three size too large Kindness is the child Of
comfort rather than af1uence. Ifyou doubt it, ask
a rich uncle for a favor while laborina under a
tooth ache orA pain in the abdomen, causedby
too much! water-mellon.
THE ZEPHYRs is the title Of new secret Or
der established in some parts. Of the State Of N.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03
NAPLES HOUSE.

TFND undersigned bcgs leave respectfully to inform his
Il friends, and the public generally, that he continues
the above well known establishment and bcgs to
them that will he his cndeavor give sasfac-
ton to those who may favor him with their company; and
that no exeron his part will be omitted render them
comfortable. His table will be supplied with the best the
market affords. His airy and convenient, and
every department of establishment is on liberal scale
Attached to the premises is large and commodous sta
BILE where attentive groom will always be in attendance
-.... . !4s-,.. . DANIEL ANDERSON,
Dubuque, Dec. 5, l849. nl3 If PoIprictor.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03
Certificate,
House and Sign Painting.

ITOUsE, Sign, Fancy, Ornamental, and Char Paint
L Il ing, Gliding, Glazing, Paper Hanging, &c.
BENNETT & HARDIE.
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Rates of Allyertisilag:s

! square, 90 lines OF less) LIST insertion $l.00
Each additional insertion, SO
One month, u 80 S- 8l6- as st $50
Three months, -t4 -aga -a6ge- $50
Six months, 600
One year, .ea 1000
Professional Card (under lines) per an. 500
Merchants advertising by the year, viii
be entitled to half a column, for $500
Patent Medicines, half column, year, 5000
do do whole column, do iao 5000
The Express Job once
Is one of the most perfect in the North. West.
We have lately purchased from one Of the best
Type Manufactures in Boston, an excellent as
sortment Of jon and FANCY Type, which, to-
gether with the stock previously on hand, will
enable us to do all kinds of Job and Book work,
in the latest and most elegant styles Of Printing
Blanks of all kinds, constantly on hand, or
printed to order without delay. ,fIaisl 5q2 atts
Handblls, of all sizes and styles, printed eat
the shortest notice. axS5 tstsa5 Gid 4s5ssaefr
| Book Work executed with neatnes and dis
patch. s.gse;sfgsI.. s.rti ,-.s;eoz ij.,,,1 -.-.,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03
AT ROCKVILLE, DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA.

~ ...c HOBBS & WOODWARD, o.,ls.er
VT1OULD most respectfully inform the inhabitants o
w Delaware and the adjoining counties, that they have
commenced the Mercantile business in Rockve,S & lave
hand, and intend constantly keeping, handsome as
sortment of Goods, suited to the country tradcslch
+. DRY GOODS, Ds,GKOCElsIEs, CLOTHING.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS. GLASS, AND
& QUEENs-WARE, IIARD-WARE, SAD
s's"'@ DIES, BRIDES, &c. &c.
which he intends selling small advance for Cash. or
in exchange for Wheat, Pork, Corn, OATS Barley, Rye,
Butter, Eggs, Onions Hides, Furs, Taow, Bceswax &c.
at the highest market prices.
o. Feb. 90, 1850. 24-tf 1850 l5S1# Va 'i' 81 @7a
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

ACCOMPLISHMENTS. In women all that can
be supplied by the dancing -rnaster,m r,music-masser
mantua-mker and milliner. In men, tying 4 era
vat, talking nonsense, playing at billiards, dress
ing like a real, and driving like amateur coach
man: Some there are, who, deeming dissoiute
manners an accomplishment, endeavour to show
by their proiligacy that they know the world, an
example which might be dangerous, but that the
world knows them. Accomplishments are sccin-
Eble--but nothing is SO sociabie as cultivated
mind. fsfe I3.S59{f ~ 9,i. w x ~ .t
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

ty'A great meeting of the citizens Of BSiti-
more has been held at Monument Square, Ia re-
The following, amongst other resolutions, va
unanimously adopted: sgzssill aSs
ResotUcd, finally, That if, notwithstandinro our
hopes and our prayers in behalf Of the prospeyitv
and permanency Of this Union, IL shotld 6e;put
in jeopardy by the rashneBs Or excited eotisSsels
Of any man, we pledge ourselves to defend gthe
Constitution and tho Union to the extent ~ Sur
means Of Defence sssssss 4ss 81. 7Pss
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03
'ntre between Senators Foote and
fE 3H BOrland.. 52isas2 asl2 III
WAsmrsGroN, March Is, 1850.

atEEtas4 f5 80 a8ss{ bOrlanu.. ta3tASat ssk al
h'''7a WAsHINGroN March Is, 1850. {
There was apersonal collision between Sen
tors Foote and Borland, in the vicinity Of the
office of the National Tntelligencer. ta4.r @at5
e It arose from a discussion on politics. Mr..
b. charged Mr. F. with deserting Mr.. Calhoun
and the cause Of the South. Other bitter words
followed, and then Borland struck Foote in the
face, and following up the blows, injured him
considerably. g+9aRl @ Y -12t3@ s1gal
4 He was carried into the lntelligencer Office.
3sa The Sioux IsDIANs.--A bill is before q com
mittce Of the House, to appropriate $4,000 70
purchase goods for the starving Sioux, on st.
Peters river. What n 70 become Of the Winnie
bagoess
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03

II INVITATIONS of Wood and Marble, Maps Mounted ant
Il Vanished, Society Banners, Badges, Aprons, &c.
painted with neaness and dispatch, by sa94s.
BENNETT & HARDIE,
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Post Office Department.

Appointment Office, Feb. 1, 1o5O.5
,. S1R-In reply to yours of the Goth ult., you
are informed that the charges upon which you
was removed from the Office Of Postmaster at
Angelica, NJ Y, were entirely of'a POLITI-
CAL CHARACTER. ,.
Very respectfully, &c,
FITZ HENRY WARREN. .
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THE ZEPHYRs is the title Of a new secret Or
der established in some parts Of the State Of N.
York zta4E a Itsi.0W H5@n3 qs S@ts fs& gH
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EZRA STARR, Esq. 81 os<> IS

'' Angelica, Allegheny Co. NJ Y. '.@o2
Fortunate man indeed, Is Capt. Starr! He
Knows that he has not been removed for neglect
of duty or misdemeanor, and he is the only de-
mocrat in the Union Of whom we have yet heard,
who can clay that fatterng unction to his soul. y
Things are improving-the world is growing
better-the Administration is becoming honest
Pity that Gen. Taylor had not said ten months
ago, what his subs have now taken courage to
avow. "]3 +]$s ~ 'AAh. " Nst# s'fta@
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The Bxsr WIVES. IN IN ,ss s
sn Daughters intelligent
Cent 4 and dutiful, 4 ~ !. . ,.1s ls
Make the best wives, y s'ss 81 4
And the most beautiful
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lSy A Locomotive is now in course of fconstruc-
ton at Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is war
ranted to draw passenger train at the rate of5O
miles per hour -. .... .-t s,.E.s
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-04-03
PAINTENG.

WYE, the Undersigned return our wsrmest thanks to
wv our friends, and tepublc generality for the liberal
share of patronage have received at their hands Tor the
past two years. and hope, strict attention and pnctai
lv to business merit continuance of such patronage.
- We take this method Of informing the public, that
have at great expense purchased the right of the Tro-
willie Patcn,' of the proprietor John McIntire EsqY of
ST. Louis, to be used by EXCESSIVELY within the city
and county of Dubuque. ,.r,. i
The above patent right consists of and highly i'm
poran Improvement for tho mixing and preparing of white
lead and all other colors applicable every COLOR out
the IF alcaS Of any description, whereby tcr, hand
sOmer, and more dnrabie paint is produced. .s
The said Improvement is now In successful use In most
othe large and southern Cities and the right has
been purchased by the L. S. Government for the Of the
Navy Department, after having given it most satsfac
tory and scrtltnizing trial
All who acquainted with the nature of white lead
and oil, know that they have affinity for each other
that, mix them thoroughly possible, they will sepa-
standing few hours the lead sinking to the bot
tom, the oil remaining, clear and purs, on the top If,
then, anything be added to tlcn which, without inill-
ring the body of the paint, will the two to unite,
without the power of afterwards separating,
MADE DURABLE; and such is the effect of this
derful mprovemcn unsurpassed in Importance by any
discovery this progressive age ALL therefore, dras
of having painting done in elegant and dab MANNER
and with quick dispac Will find it to their advantaget
consult at shop, over Joseph Ogby's, 9Th street,
below Main, nearly opposite the Globe Building.
.e-assaG-r..---.- BENNETT & IIARDIE.
Ready mixed paints kept constantly hand for sale.
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GREELEY FOR PREslDENT-The New York
Times says, thatit is understood that an effort
will be made by the northern free soil party to con-
centrate their strength, in the next presidential
upon Horace Greeley for President.
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Turkev Eill Estate for SalO,

~ rENHlS yaiashe Estate is offered ter sale on
Esla terms thar fail to suit purchasers. II
2s consists OF about sixty acres OF Land wth CON
runs through the centre Of said farm, and falls
aract OF one hundred and twenty five feet in the
OF about 40 rods forming o the best Water Powers
in Worcester County.
There are now upon the premises three thorough BULL
and substantial Rock DAMS with GIst, Saw Lathe, and
Single Mills, all in good running order The Mill Pond
1 mile in length and extends from the read leading
TO New Brantree to that leading Barre Ialfa mile
above the Mill Pond, is Turkey Hill Pond, which the
main reservoir For description this Pond or Lake
Typographical of Massachusetts
From the best authority, and actual survey, would
announce to the public, that this Water Power amply
sufficient to move in the aggregate, five hundred Cotton
Looms with all their attendant machinery that anunt
OF any other. The location is good and easy access
being miles from the City Hall in Worcester on Tho
great thorough fare through Paxton Rutland Barre Oak
ham, and New Brainiree.
The above has been surveyed plan and profile drawn
which may he by calling the subscriber or those
he has the liberty to refer Ii will he sold as whole
or in seperats privileges, may best su purchasers
For further particulars, inquire Of The subscriber in
NsURorcesteT, or Hon Isaac Davis DOrcestey-Alber
Curtis, Esq, Nsw WoTcester,-Thos. Bottomly ESQ
Leice@er.-A. b. Pike, Esq, Pf0DlG nee, e. I-Simon
z, Jout, Esq Schsn' ctaiy n. Y,-Messrs Pratt,
Dc a e Scntt. Worcester = Willard Snow ESQ pav
ton, 1anie Coburn, Esq. LaweH.
CHARLES nERsEY.
New Worcester. Dec 20 Ia48 dwtf
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no the Public.

M attention has been called notice in the columns
~ OF the Daily Spy headed "CautOn to the Public,'
oyer he signature OF Jared Van Solen and it virtually
cnges me with dupcy and double dealing in the placing
ana continuing OF certain advertisement the columns
OF that paper, beg leave to state that MIR Vansoen
was present in the Office at the time Of insertion that he
hera read, and fully assented to its whole tenor and
would rther remark that Mr. Vansoen has for weeks pass
peeh something orders for Strips with the advertisement al
faea 20 pasted on the illustrative Model uhich he carried
h MN AS regards his threat of prosecution for infringe
eh II VIII be time enough TO notice them when he
produce acered proof OF the Iodgment of his papers
Patent Office.
There is agreement between Mr. yansoen and myself
mat each party shall make and sell Strips without the
interference OF each other. With this fact i'll view will
DC seen tha r VS. caution about using Strips mere
qbDle TO ure me, and impose upon the public Persons
interested can learn the truth of the above statements by
calling at the Spy Office. JOHN w. HEAIY.
Dec o. dWtf>
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FOR TIE AFFLICTED.
B3nniug's Patant pnav prcoa

'liIo decorated pATENT LACE, or BODY BRACE ia
an ellcieht relief to persons aboring under the foY
lg ana other analogous maladies and SYMPTOMS viz
Consumption, and other diseases of the Iu,,rs sr;i 80
Vatqres-Bronchs and other affections of The Tbroas-
OF Foice-lp Diseases, Scroiulous Swenos distortions
Rheumatism, Neuralgia Headache Want Of sheen Panjaa
ton OF the Heart Dsordered Circulation of the Blood KID
ney A1eGons numbness and GOODNESS of the Eytreties
painful, difficult, suspended Mensfriaticn Psist I
Falling OF the Womb, Leuchorhoe or Whites Dronsy Pie
Constipation Nitlered and Decayed Limbs Weakness Of
in the Back, &c &C. Gil" anu "eaAiesS
The following certificates will show what is hob 4
De Bannlns's Patent Lace, &c, viz
IRON Prot Mot, and other Physicians of Ne,r yoyk
ne Undersigned have examined Dr. Banniig novel views
WI e tcrhaical pathology OF many affections oftie vice
IA and believe them highlinteresting and worthy The e
Gus attention of the medical profession.
t "a. MOI, MD JAearncy Rodgers,MD
n. 4leT b B. E4 4i ND. u. Mclean, b. D.
merly of Wetlersfield Conn: ''i
Thirteen years ago sustained loss of voice which Cor
nree years was almost total Subsequently my voice was
the use Of Dr. Bannngs Brace and have found yery
ana decided from it, Increasing the ease Of spcak
once or twice. almost every Sabbath should scarcely NJ
tempt the service at ALL if had constant appcatp
me principles OF Dr. Banning's Brace which from nv own
knowledge OF its certain utility my case cheernlIv re-
AYE AYE $, 1876 CALEB j. TENNEY.
chased the right of this faramed Patent Lace or Rod
Brace for the County of orcester ard are now ready 10
SELL and apply the instrument to patients either Al her
residences or at their said Ofce No 545 nm o. elt
MAIN STREET They will sell the right make vend and
use the said Lace, few and few only of he to,vns ~
TINS county, on terms very advantageous the purchasers
All INC above mentioned diseases, and many more of a
similar nature the undersigned have with their MAGNET
~, or ELEC TROPAIH1C REMEDIES, treated very sue
cessluy, and will continue do So either with or witlcn,
he application and expense of the said or Brace az
patients may prefer The instrument is light neat ard
easily adJnsted and can be by gentleman or adv
without the least pain Inconvenience. The publc is in
ved to call and examine the article at their said once
where all iavors in their line will be thankfully received md
al explanations, as to the said Laces and the Magnetic
remedies, erauitousy given. References TO MANY cases
cured and others now under their treatment in this region
given to any application. j. G. KNAPP
Worcester, Feb 6, I550. dIf
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Farm and Pasture Land for Sale

ga Estate formerly owned BIZ JONATHAN CHASE sit
uated in Paxton, containing hundred and seventy
1--we acres of excellent Land about forty acres of which is
covered with heavy growth of Wood and Timber. Said
farm is one of the most pleasant situations be found
lying on the great road from Worcester to Barre 5! miles
from Worcester City Hail. and is well divided into moving
lage and pasture, with good Dwelling House. suitable
Tor one or two families two Barns and
buildings; water in the house and barn. The whole
WIN he sold together part with the buildings as pur
Chasers may require.
Also, very valuable Pasture known as the GOODALE
PASTURE, containing acres situated near The
5ennson Mills, well fenced and watered and is one of the
best pastures that can be found Also one other Pasture
Containing % acres divided from the other by road Said
Pastures are of easy access being situated Oh the road
FAN the above Real Estate win be sold on reasonable
terms For particulars inquire of ANTHONY CHASE at The
Court House, Of the subscriber the westerly bart Of
worcester. EZEKIEL DANIELS.
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