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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1851-12-10
euRToN,s CHEAP STORE ENLARGED
TREMENDOUS STOCK OF GOODS

A LII admit thatlbURToN's is the place to Buy Goods
n Cheap for ca produce; and so great has been the
rush. in consequence of this fact that he has doubled tho
size of his store and having just returned from the East,
is now opcnng one of the largest and best selected tocks
of goods ever brought this Market in order to aecomo-
date his increasing customers. ~
heretofore we need not describe the various and aio
unlimited assortment of goods which we keep Oh hand
nt Of dry goods the finest dress goods for ladies' 10
The cheapest prints and donestics; we have broaco,
cassimeres and sancis, fine and COARSE feaa. .dn1
clothing Of every style and quality and suabc iof ai
sorts of wcather and shoes in great Variety grocer
of every descriptions hardware quecnsware, glassware
&c., &c.
gy kinds of produce bought and sold.
oy~Remcinbcr stand is Immediately under the Wa
MES House Main street, Dubuque. Look for BURTON'S
CHEAP STORE. -:s..zs
GEO. ". DCRTr.N & CO.
Sept. u, l05I.-ly.dSIw
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INV WAY TO GET RID OF AN 1NcoNsTANT
WIrE.-A Mr.. S, of this country, went to
California in the spring of 1S49, leaving his
farm in charge of his wife ard Mr.. Nj. Hav-
ing returned this summer, and found young
stranger at his house, about 10 months old, he
proposed to Mrs S. and Mr. M. to sell the farm,
and all 60 to California. Having made all the
necessary arrangements, the three started in
company for N. York, not forgetting the young
stranger. Arrived at New York, Mr.. S. pur-
chased tickets for Mrs. S. and youngster, and
Mr.. NJ for California. politely informed them
that he did not intend to go any further with
them himself, and he arrived safely at home a
few DAYS since Gazette 4. Advertiser.
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PRESENT TO KossUru.-The Philadelphia
Correspondent of the New York mes says !:
have seen gift, prepared by Man lin Leans,
of this city, to be presented to the lllustrious
Kossuth. 1t consists of minature..of WASH
ingtons from Stuart's portrait, set round with
pearls. The frame of this is gold star, and
beyond the poin IS Of the star projects cross Of
St. John in silver, richly chased. wo drawn
swords are also represented between the limbs Of
the cross. The whole is suspended by gold
chain. 1t forms an ornament about two inches
square, and is one Of the most beautiful things
Hhave ever seem
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APRIME article of w. X. Cheese Oysters, HOLSTERS
AM Saincs, of superior quality Just received and for
sale by GELPCkE & SCHROEDER.
NnN lQ-IN.lv
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HUMAN SAcRIrIc rs.-Thc day Of human
sacrifices is not ended. Durin six weeks
stay Of Mr.. Becroft, British Consul, in Abo-
mey, the capital Of the Kingd om Of Dahomey,
forty-two persons were killed as sacrifices sto
water the graves of the dead" So numerous
are such sacrifices there that the place is char.
acterized as "the Golgotha of skulls"
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D0blsOUc CITY Mills.

Corncr Sd and Mater streets,
IIAVE constantly on hand, Superfne and Family
Flour, warranted prime article, at wholesale or
retail.
We will deliver flour free of charge, within the limits
of the city.
Nnnfed-Good Fall and Spring Wheat, for which
Cash will b, paid market prices. Inferior, shrunk
spoiled wheat not purchased.
April, 80, 1851. NADEAU ROGERS & co
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IN S u r A n CE
BY THE
INSURANCE co.
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT,
INCORPORATED 1925.

CAPITAL STOCK, ANNUAL PREMIUMS & WESTERN FUND,
ST, 900, 90.
The MERCHANTS and HOUcEHOLDERS of Du
huquc City and County respectfully crr d TO the
Superior advantages offered for FIRE and MARINE In
snrance by the above named Company, which maintains
its business it has done during the last Dc years. upon
responsible and permanent basis Annexed is extract
from Circular No. 46 recently received from W. b. Rob
bins, Esq, General Agent of the Company for the Yves
RI and Southern States.
DISCOUNT OF AWARDS, ETC.
"Puhc attention has Of late been called to the m1n-
sfrous Indebtedness observation-disclosures Cepanic (which
has resulted in their bankruptcy involving loss ct prcilI
upan the uneNpircd period of risks, well as more
serious losses Claimants, Socklud and Enorscrs
Tho undersigned takes therefore culiar pleasure and
pride in stating that the affairs of the sOld Protection Of
flee have been in sound and prosperous
don than at the present m The rejection of an i'm
number Of risks during the last six years, which
have cn eagerly taken, at low rates. by competitors,
extred the sautary influence and demonstrated
the fact long since advocated by that Insurance is not
much business of kaacr is generally supp oscd Its
results capable OF being reduced by discretion and
p,rirnec, almost scientific exarness and
Of disasters asccrtancd which is subject 10 but slight and
unimpartant variations
cat the General Agency Office and Western and South
Agencies of the Protection Company wo hundred and
thirteen in numer reporting thereto, the aggregate liza
btics of every description, including all Losses not paid
because not due, amounts TO IS, 500 49, while the cash
entrusted to the undersigned for the payment OF
these liabes) Exclusive of incoming Western and South
premiums the CapafsStock and other OF
the Office at Hartford, amounts - $SI,55S 81 The I'M
dersgned is therefore, prepared To discount at the rate OF
cent per annu, all unpaid awards and other liabil
es of the Office at the several Agencies above referred
| to coming under his supervision"
Tho undersigned local Ag nj, is supplied with blank
policies and renewal receipts which will b, issued
ering approved risks upon asonabIe terms.
CHARLES CORKERY, .igt. Pre- ms Co.
For Dubuque City and County.
Dec. I-dwlm
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WrrEly Grprrss,
"WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 10.
Is It So.

Is It Sos
During our late visit 10 Dubuque, we were
informed by those who profess to be posted up
such matters. that negotiations were under
gong between the friends Of Genl Sargent
and the Jan>s and Booth clique. BY tins ar
ransement Gen'l Sargent was to receive Jone
influence in the Senate, and Jones trends tat
contracts of surveying How lar inns STORY Is
true, We cannot say, but Judging iroui the tone
of the Express, the Jones organ we are ieit
but lite room 10 doubt. The Express, last
Sprinc. was loud and bold in aiding to axpose
the ex sting corruption in that office, and so anx-
ions was il 10 sow seeds of discord in the Wing
ranks. tint i. almost forsook its sphere and
deserted its great prototype and benefactor,
Jones a.d come down itself pell-mel on the
policy Il was eager-and no sooner had we
said word against the administration Of Gen
Sargent than it re -hcralded it forth and pro-
uounced one of the most sshonest, ''inde-
pendent chaps upon this mundane sphere.
But what now-why, the Express merely
notices our last article and says: els it not a
great pity that wings cannot keep their difficult
ties to themselves Certainly it is MIR. Mcr-
rift, great pity, that an officer in high trust
cannot faithfully discharge the duties of his
office and thereby secure hinselfa political name
and reputation without resorting to a system OF
favoritism and ssoul buying:" We say that
we know not whether this report IS true, hei'her
do we care-but it is singular indeed that the
Editors of The Express should become SO soft.
ened, so cool and so anable n such short peri
cd of time. We by 70 means regret either, the
loss of the said and comfort of the Express, or
anv other Locofoco Journal, believing as we do,
that it is only given in order to make wider the
breach in the Wing ranks, and their encomums
upon our s'honesty, "'slndepcndence," svir.ue,"
&c :, &c, are appreciated only far we be-
lieve them to be honest.-Fairf1etd Ledger Of
.eh % uit.
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FIRE! FinE!i FlRE!!i
rs YOUR PROPERTY INSURED!

TTNIIE undersigned is Agent for that old substantial
i Company, the
UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY
Of Fort plsin New York. with a Capital of I25. 900.
take risks on store houses and contents; merchan
disc of every dc crpon, transported either by land or
water; mills barns and tenemn of descriptions
either country, in either of the above companies
ALSO HAVE THE AGENCY of the
MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
of New York, 80 Wall street, with net accumulated
fund of 6 900. 900, and the
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
I06 broadway, of Pine street. Risks taken on
Iife from one hundred to thousand dollars.
Office the store Of Johnson &c Bunting, No. u
Main ST., Dubuque.
w. I.JOHNSON, Agent.
Octoher 2 lS5l-dwly.
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TUE WAsHINGToN RErTBLIc DowN.-The
Washington Republic, Mr.. Fillmorcs specia
organ, makes an issue of veracity with the
Washington Union, and the Union in quot.n.
is own language ,lastens the bill upon the editor
fair and square.
Minor Donnlson Is somn 10, q Lcnr E;nht
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IS YOUR PROPERTY INSURED

TTNI1E undersigned is agent for the American Mutual
i Fire Insurance Company Amsterdam New York.
CAPITAL S2O0,OOO.
Embracing MERCHANTS and FARMERS depart
ment The Merchants department, is the cash prin-
cip, and Insures Stores, Shops, Dwellings, Merchan-
dize Furniture and all kinds of property against loss
and damag by fire. And the Farmers department. In
isolated Buildings. Dwelling and out Buildings
Grain, Furniture and all kinds Of Prop"ry, for a term
of years either the premium note system or for cash
without note avoiding assessments account of losses
tbs company adapted to the wants of the people in
city country and commends itself to Their ndcncc.
OFFICE ExrRAScE--J. G. Wcaherly's Store
JAMES r. GOODR Gil, .frent for
Dubuque and adjoining Countless
Nov. 9th div,
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,TOEaN r.. Smith 4 Co.
housekeeping Goods.

Housekeeping Goods.
y LANKETS-5O pairs white and coored, of al
ID qualities;
TABLEBLOTIIS-lOo pairs white and brown Linen
nanask.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Diapers, &C., Scotch, Einer-
and Russian very cheap.
ALLENDAI.E QUILTS and COUATER"ANES,
CURTAIN ACCOMPLISHMENTS Nor ems; Chintzcs
Embroidered Musns &c. For sale by
Sept II X. a. & f.. II. SMITH
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KENTUCKY MUTUAL
Lie Insurance Company,
At Corington, Ky.
Gl.,r1MiHN E,tlaL Gl0A 600.

YysIiS Company offers TO the insured, all the security
Il and advantages of the Mutual and Joint stock Plans
as heretofore applied combined namely in cash. of the
percentage required for the contingent risk Of the year;
adequate but not excessive provision fer the future sec
ry of members for the whole term Of life with eqnta
bic interest in the accommodating fund secured to such mem
bers, payable at death, by credits upon their policies
guaranty fund designed for the permanent security of or,
term members, and also for the present security of those
for the whole term of life.
This is the only Mutual Life Insurance Company whose
of premium fixed fair reduced standard with
provision for annually increasing accumulation OF
funds or future security in proportion the
OF business, and increasing risk from advancing age OF
the members.
Pamphlets, Tracts, &C., giving in detail the plan and
rates of the Company furnished gratis application fol
Insurance received by CHAS. COOKERY, Agt
G. W. ScoTr, Medical Examiner.
Duluuuc. Aug CIV
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ScElOOI Notice.
District Court.
JAMES Nj. EMERSON,
VS..
DIN 3. GoLDsBURY (: OTHERS.

JOHN Is. GOLDSBCRf (: OTHERS.
ID order of the Court in this cause, the undersigned
ID Receiver, therein appointed, OF the assets OF j. H.
Goldshcry Coz being ordered to collect ana close up
the same forthwith All persons indebted to said firm by
account therefore requested to call and settle
the saie without delay, store, where the notes aud
books will be fonnd and all persons indie II
ed arc forbidden pay any other person, except by
my written order, such payment will be recognized
nnhnono oct oS ~ DIV Receiver
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ntisf ell ol,rous
GELPCKE q SCHROEDER,
Wholesale and Retail GrOcers.


| La A IN EeA- ~ ASI q q 49, Il ~
HARD. WARE, WOODEN WARE,
QUEENS WARE, GLAss.W ETC.
Main street. one door South of the .4merican
House.
'INE undersigned beg lave t. nfnrm their customers the
public in general that thcv have repenshed their store
IN "a mast galllrf svlc' Yen will now, only find
mil stock of carefully selected groceries, hnt also avar-
ely OF atoisand other necessary 'yiags, too numerous
- menon but all of which offer for sale at the low
e.: possible prices
Come and examine stock, and we pledge ourselves
that can furnish every thing as chcap as any
other establishment in the city.
We also embrace this opportunity tender chr most
heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Dubuque surround
ing country, for the liberal patronage which they
ed on us as strangers, from the other side of the globe
by strict attention. low prices and good articc, hope
'> - ''''' GELPCKE & SCHROEDER
OUR Stock OF groceries consists partly of
Is bags of prime Rio Coffee
10 " Of Lagura and Java do.
10 hhds New Orleans Sugar.
40 bbls clarified do
30 khls crushed, and powdered, do.
13} chests assorted Teas.
10 bbls. New Orleans Molasses
30 =" Sugar House {"
5 &" Golden Syrup.
100 bags G. A. Salt.
50 l.. B. do
81 bbls. Kanawa do
80 do old Cine. Cider Vinegar.
100 do rectifed Whiskey
10 do Brandy.
do Crgnac.
Is do Mackerc].
5 do Shad etc. etc.
We also keep full and splendid assortment of queens
ware glass; ware, hard ware cutlery boots and shoes.
Wooden ware, such pals, wa5-tuhs, wash-boaris,
bowls covered baskets, well Buckets 10 bush and peck
knife trays, mop handles, tarcans brooms and
brushes of every description.
GELPCKE& SCIIR OEDER.
FINE article of keg and ranIsery powder; shot of all
kinds, for sale by GELPCkE Il SCHROEDER.
APRIME article of w. X. Cheese Oysters, HOLSTERS
an Sarnes, of superior quality. Just received and for
sale by GELPCkE & SCHROEDER
Nov l9-iWly
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Iowa Shoe Store.
ID. ID ECK Il II.

Shoes, Leo.her, Findings, SC.
MAIN STREET, DUBUaUE,
Sign of the Big Boot,
CEln is NOW receiving at his Store the largest and
DIM most varied assortment of goods belonging to his
". business, that has been brought To this place
They selected under his full supervision
the mann factories in the East. Buyers may depend
upon finding, at his Store, EVERY VARIETY OF
STOCK connected with the trade-no matter what
quality style may be wanted heavy or light fancy
or common low or high price, for Men, Women, and
Misses Boys and chdren's wear-it be had at the
Shoe Store Come and see for yourselves; call where
you may expect GET without trouble, what you want
IN the Shoe line.
Also large, full and complete assortment of Leather
and Findings
The LADIES will please keep in mind his large and
desirable selection of various qualities and colors of
Mutfs, &c.
The experience Of fire years. in the above business in
Dubuque, enables the subscriber understand fully the
wants of the public. 1t has been, and still is, his de-
sire conduct his business fair and honorable prn
cipes form for himself honest and upright char
acer and by such means, retain the patronage of
his old friends, and largely increase the circle among
his acquaintance, always has been, and still will
be, his highest aim. 15-Remembcr the Shoe store.
ID. DECKER.
Sept. 95 dIw-wly.
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Rates of Exch an ge.

Land Warrants.
CORRECTED FoR EXPRESS W. j.. BARNEY & co.
Mexican Warrants for l60 Acres, Cash SlG5
do ds On years time ea5
New Issue Warrants for 100 Acres, Cash 130al;i,
a" =" &c 40 ss a.
=" " so g -
+" +" &C leo On years time $500 to 81
I" &C &c 80 &C s. 10
&C &C 40 60
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N W ST O R &,

new ST ORE,
Jus1 opening, t,oo doors abo1e tie Iak.
r AIDES, GENTLEMEN, MISSES and BOYS, in
IL city and country respectfully invited to call and
examine my goods; consisting in part as follows:
DRY AND STAPLE GOODS,
Such as French and American cloths and cassimcres;
satinets; white red and domestic fiaHncls black and
brown mlislins; Prints large and fine assormen bats,
wadding, cotton yarn, driings, stripes, checks, &c.
SILK IND DRESS GOODS
Embracing silk goods of every description, and ladies'
dress goods of the latest and patterns with nges
and trimmings to suit the colors Bonnets good
mcnt, with ribbons, Innings, artificials, and plnmes
with full assortment of white goods, such worked
collars, chenizetes, msns grapes, linen hankerchef
linens, SC.
GROCERIES,
A full and complete stock always on hand.
BOOTS IND SHOES.
You will find in stock, gentlemen boots and bogaEs
of every quality Ladies' misses, chIdrens boots and
shoes every STYLE
QUEENSH.dRE.
In this branch confident shall please my customers
have purchased my goods in the eastern markets. and
intend sell them low any no of the
taIns. J. {. WEATHERBS.
Dubuque, Sept a. 1851.
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~ The Galena Advertiser is out for Edward
Bates, of Missouri for president, and Robert c.
Winthrop, of Massachusetts, for Vice Presi-
dent 1t is doubtful if they be nominated, and
should they be nominated, it is still more doubt
full, if they be elected There is little man
by the name of Douglas in Illinois who might
perhaps extract little ,cind from their sails
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Dubuaue q SagcyilIc Plank Road

ALI PERSONS who have subscribed stock in this
Road hereby requested pay the amount due up to
this time. Further time cannot be given, large
is required To pay for the grading now done.
The third n-talmcnt of 30 per cent is now due and
must be paid during this week.
BY order of the Board.
Dec. I.-tf J.P. FARLEY, Treas.
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STEWARD OFTHEPOORH HOUSE
WANTED.

@ EALED proposals will be received at my office for
- boarding, cloiiL g and nursing of the Paupcrs at
the County Poor House, Of Dubuque county for the year
1852.
1000 will be required
For the particulars of the contract call at my office
received until LIST day of January, 1852 BY order of
County Court. Up VAN HAGAN, Clerk.
Dec " m
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BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS.
j. i. E. NORMAN,

Bookseller. Stationer and Dealer in Periodicals,
CORNER OF .M4LN'.aND SIXTH STREET,
OFFERS the tones. priccs sp .ndid lot of Catfo-
~ lie and Miscellaneous books The finest assortment
IF Catholic Prayer Books and Bibles ever brought to
iowa, viii b, found hire. Also, endless variety of
beautiful pictures, suitable for framing.
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER
HUMBOLDT.
K0SSUTH In NEW YORK,
New YoRK, Friday Dec. 5.

New YoRK, Friday Dec. 5.
The U. S. steamer Humboldt, Capt Sou!e
| arrived at this port at 2 clock A Nj from Havre
November Goth She sailed fiom Cowes a
midnight of the same date. . The Humboldt hat
a very rough voyage, had to contend with vic
lent westerly winds, and rough head seas the
most of the passage. She brought fair freight
and good number of passengers for the season
Among them the distinguished Hungarn cxiles
GOV. LOUIS IxOssUTH
and suite.
U. S. Steamer Mississippi arrived at Liver
pool on Wednesday the 2ist ult with Father
Mathew.
On Monday, the l7lh ult., the King of Han
over died, in the SD year of his age
CuIcAGo, Dec. 9th.
DIR. Kinkle the celebrated German Republic
can arrived in this city last evening.
torch light procession is to be performed
this evening at Z O'Clock in honor of his arrival
It will be formed by the following persons
The members of the German S ,ns Union, the
Military, and Fire Department
AN OTHER WING TRIcx.-Thc n Y. York
Tribune, whose editor is notorious as the best
4 rcadiest Patentee, of ism; in the country.
proposes in place ola Wing convention for The
selection of candidate for President the follow.
ng:
Greedy purposes that no Whiy Convention
shall be held-that a common Wing Electoral
Ticket shall be nominaied-that each Wing
elector shall indicate, at the head OF his ballot,
The name OF his favorte candldate--and tina,
utter the votes are canvasscd, the candidate re.
cciving the highest number, shall Of the cleo
tors themselves, are choscn,--about which.
Democrats may entertain reasonable doubt)
De voted tor in the Electoral College.
KossuTu-We are compelled to omit both
he speech of Kossuth delivered in London, and
In article upon his history and character, Iusti-
wing our views upon the progress of the free
movement. Kossuth is remarkable man. The
adaptation Of his speeches to the diff rent people
" HON he addressed is one of the s.sonrest proofs
It his great powers ofmind For thcIIungarians,
people of an imaginative and oriental cast Of
mind. he delivered a fervid supplication to the
Supreme being. To the French, he wrote
strong appeal and to the English, he review
ID deliberately the wrongs Of his country, show
"a the advantages, in money and poverty Of
esisting absoluism and flattercd their national
,ride by praisng their constitutional liberties -
n New York, we expect that he will speak his
ull purpose and his true thoughts and plans, and
We shall endeavor to give his speech to our
eadcs without fail. The fact that Kossuth ac-
ared his knowledge of our language intwo years
confinement in the dungeons Of Austrla'l Illus
res his aptness and perseverance
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nI1Ru0I1E FERRY.

yvynIs old established frry-the only authorized one
i opposite the city-is now under the control OF the
undersigned No pains Iney will be spared IN max
ing our ferry worthy of public favor The man crosses
daily at this ferry and persons rely at all times upon
beinr crossed over comfortably and in satefy
Good subne and other accommodations are provided
for travellers may wish stop for the night on the
Illinois side of the river.
Railroad and every preparation has been made to deserve
the increased patronage anticipated. ....u.
Dubuoue Nav T. 1851. v CHARLES BOGy
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nlisfclluneous.
Cook * SARGENT, JOHN G.. iIIocISsnN,
Ddrrnporf. Dabngnr.
BANKING HOUSE
and land Agency OF
COOK, SARGENT & CO.,

DUBUQUE, IOWA.
TNNCIlAIIGE on all the principal Cities of the Uni
Lird States in sight and tim Ellis purchased, aud
for sale. IN sums 10 suit. Collections this City remit
for on day at payment, 1T M rates of exchange
Interest allowed on dep,sit
Land Warrants constantly for SALE
Refer to
Mcssrs. GEo SMITH &c Co., Bankers, Chicago, III.
60 T.. W. CL,nK 4 Bros. do 81. Ln,sis Mo.
e T.. w. CLARK, DopGE & Co. do NV York
&C H.TcH& LAxcpoN d, Cincinnati, Ohio
&c y. HOLMES & Soy 20 Pittsburgh Pa.
" j. w. CL,sk & Co. do Boston, Mass.
u L,n
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TALES AND NOVELS.
SlMAi'S and M'INTIRE'S London series of tales and
novels for sale at Norman's. Nov 3j-5mdw.