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The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-06-05

FLESH FOR HENs.-If you keep hens,
and desire to render them a source of
profit as well as luxury, see that they
are literally supplied with flesh. The
fish taken in ordinary streams afford an
excellent and most grateful substitute
for the flesh of animals, and can gen.
orally be obtained in almost any desira-
BILE quantity, and at comparatively
small expense. When at large, the
hen is carniverous, and prooures much
of her daily food from the resources of
the insect world, devouring almost in
differently, and with little discrimina-
ton, all such insects, bugs, flies and
worms as fall in her way. These pro-
mote fecundity, and in situations where
she is deprived of the privilege of
catering for herself, either of these OF
some adequate substitute, in the form
of more solid viands, must be supplied,
or she will cease to lay. Neglect of
this is the principal cause why hens,
closely confined, are SO generally COM
planned off as improbable.
Granite Farmer
RemarkS.-The above is perhaps not
new 10 your readers, and yet there may
be some who may be benefited by it.
Every one has observed how eagerly
hens will eat all kinds of offal, scraps,
soapgrease, &c. They will also con-
tend with the cats and dogs for the re-
fuse of the table, the last picking of
the bones" | have seen them for
hours at dead mouse, a young frog or
snake, TO reduce it TO the proper dimen-
sions for swallowing. have also seen
them refuse corn and run for the scra-
pings of the plates, the shakings of the
tablecloth, &c.
1t can hardly be admitted that an
animal will eat what it does not like,
or that It's likes are Influenced, like
those of his rational brother. by "the
fashions of society,"" The unerring
dictates of instinct are the guides of
all the lower orders of the animal crea-
ton, and their likes are regulated by
real, not imaginary, wants. Hence the
milch COW will endeavor to supply the
cravings of nature and the deficiencies
of vegetable food by spending hours in
the fruitless attempts to masticate a
bone. Hence hens will leave their
corn and oats for fragment of meat
Give them, then, animal food of all
kinds, raw or cooked, fresh or decaying,
in such condition that they can eat it,
except salt meat A very little salt may
perhaps not be hurtful, but I have
known hens TO pine away and die in
few days after eating salt. Food in its
natural state doubtless contains all the
salt necessary for the use of hens, as
well as many other animals.
Rural New Yorker.
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GROUND AND COOKED FooD.-In a
communication from society of Sha-
kers at Lebanon, New York, in the
Patent Office Report, We find the fol-
lowing upon the relative value OF
ground and unground, cooked and un-
cooked corn, for feeding and fattening
cattle, &c:
The experience of more than thirty
years has led us to estimate ground
corn at one-third higher than unground
corn as food for cattle, and especially
for fattening pork hence it has been
the practice of our society for more
than quarter of century 10 grind all
our provender. The same experience
induces us to put a higher value upon
cooked than upon raw meal, and for
fattening animals, swine particularly.
we consider three of cooked equal TO
four bushels of raw meal Until within
the last three or four years our society
fattened annually for thirty years from
10000 to $4,000 pounds of pork, exclu-
siVe of lard and ofal fat; and it is the
constant practice to cook the meal, for
which purpose six or seven potash
kettles are used.
The Shakers are a close observing,
calculating people, and go in for the
practical realities of life, and therefore
in the economy of food must be pre-
sumed to be good judges. For ourself
we are disposed to believe the conclu-
sions to which they have arrived are
correct.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-06-05
MISCEL LILA NE o u s


Horace GREELY WHEN BoY.-The
Boston Mail thus refers to Horace
Greedy, when an apprentice in coun,
cry printing office in Vermont:
On a visit connected with political
matters to the Hon. C. Mallary, then
one Of the most distinguished members
of Congress and the most able cham
pion of the American SYSTEM" we
went with him into an obscure print
ing Office at Poultney, Vermont, his
place of residence. Among other
things, he called our attention TO a
young compositor, who was rather
awkardly " sticking types" aud who,
though then full grown. was evidently
an apprentice in the office. His legs
run a good deal more than "a feet"
through his pantaloons; the sleeves OF
his coat scarcely reached below his
elbows: his hair was very white and
fiaxen, and he ON the whole, in the ag-
gregate, taken separately and together,
was the greenest looking specimeR of
humanity we ever looked at; and this
is saving good deal, for 1--WE keeps a
lookingsglass.n GThat boy" said Mr.
Mallarv, "will make remarkable
man. I can't hold an argument with
him on Masonry, or anything connected
with politics.n AS Mr.. M was con-
sidered one of the ablest men in Con-
vress, his remark caused us some sur
prise; and We not only "made note
Of it,D but took another look at the
adeviln iprinter's, we meanl and could
not but trace in the expansive fore
head "a mind formed in natures finest
mould. and wrought for Immortality"
It was 1--WE years afterward that we be-
came aware of the fact that this boy
was Horace Greeiy.
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JeWelry Cheap for Cash,

20 The subscriber, WISH sA@s@,
EzA- ina to reduce his stock ~ -
"a of jjewelry, takes pleasure in offering to
the public, as an inducement to purchasers, TO
sell for Cash, at the New Orleans forrest retail
prtees-cbe per htam eUer get sold IN Franklin.
The stock consists of all such articles usually
kept in jewelry store, such as Watches,
Clocks, Pins, Brooches, Finger Rings, Ear
Rings, Gold and Silver Spectacles, Thmbles-
Gold Pens, and Pens in gold and Silver Holders,
Gold Loclets, &c. All of the best quality and
most fashionable style.
A. F. McLAIN.
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Negroes for Sale.

RANDLETT & FOOTE,
I Agents for Busbee & Little's (of Wheeling
Val Iron axle-tree Horse and Ok Carts and
Wagons. Any orders left with them will be
filed in the shortest and best manner possible.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-06-05

10 The population of the State of
New York is now s,os7, 1874.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-06-05
Fer Sale

S,.ezsstg3 A second hand close Carriage, just
---a2 repaired, in good order and newly
painted, for sale cheap. Also lot of second hand
Furniture, apply to SIMEON SMITH.
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NAILS--First quality Boston nails, of every
~ variety and size. For sale at New Orleans
prices for cash or short paper.
J. w q r. E. TALBOT.
The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-06-05

received an extensive lot
= of Nos and Trash Ploughs, also Crooked
Beam Carey Ploughs, new article. All OF
which will be sold on reasonable terms hT
49 SIMEON SMITH.
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DRESERVED GINGER AND PRUNES,
Z just from the Custom House, Brandy Fruits,
Currant Jelly, Preserves, assorted Pickles, Sar-
dimes, powered Loaf Sugar, Gelatine, Hops,
Teas, Yeast Powder, Cornena, and other desira-
bic articles, just received, and for sale at Apohe-
carries Hail. G. RABE.
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ATTENTION ALL!

NOTICE.-The undersigned being duly COM
v missioned and sworn, respectfully tenders
his services to the people of the Parish of St.
Mary, as NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the said
parish All hnsness entrusted him will re
ceive his personal attention. as well as all pos
sible despatch.
~ Office open at all hours.
JAMES TAYLOR.
Indian Bend, Aug. I'd, 1851. II.
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Farm for Sale.

VEVHE subscriber wishes to sell a Farm, or M tract of land, containing 300 acres, ten of which is well cleared, and from 25 to 30 deadened, and would do to be cleared up for a crop in the spring. There is small log cabin and stable on the premises. Said land is stu- ate in Phillips county, about 30 miles west of Helena, on Big Creek, and one mile from Dor riss's Landing; to which point small steamboats may come, when Big Creek shall have been cleaned out; and at which point there will per haps be village in few years. Said land Is fertile upland, all of which may be cultivated with butlittle ditching and some off is slightly rolling. The neighborhood in the vicinity is sufficiently populous to afford scholars for a good school during the year. will sell 50 or 100 acres, or the whole tract, to suit purchasers. An indisputable title will be given. For fur ther particulars, examine the premises and en- quire of the subscriber, living on Beaver Bay- ou miles $. W. of Helena, or of the editor of this paper, in Helena.
 AUGUSTUS AIRES.
 NoUember Is, 1851.
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DRY GOODS,

|consisting in part of the following: Brown sheetngs and shirtings, bleached do.; heavy Lowells, cottonade, blue drllings, brown and bIeached do.; bed tickings; linen drillings; mus quito nettings; fancy dress goods, alpacas, mus lin de anes, mus. de swiss; balzarlnes, cotton yarns, carpet warp, batting, carpetng; spool |cotton, gloves, hosiery, etc. Also, GrOceries.- tea, molasses, rehn- ed crushed and brown sugars, allspice, pepper, lnutmegs, cloves, indigo, madder, ginger, tea, vinegar, candles, starch, powder, shot, lead, etc. EsarsfWare.-Table and pocket cutlery, grain and brier scythes; trace, log, ox and hfth lchains: hoes, shovels and spades, steel corn mills mill, cross cut and hand-saws; flles' tea kettles. enameled kettles, castings and hollow ware, butts and screws, tap-hlnges; chopPlng' broad, and hand axes, trowels, rat traps, curry combs, steel and iron squares; bench, moulding, match and brace planes.
 Hafs.-Fine Beaver, Nole-skin, Panama Leghorn, and palm-leaf hats; also, Caps.
 EgeaGs-nsQde Gyoshiwg Fine dress cloth and drad d'ete Coats, cashmere Pants, ant T full assortment of spring and summer Cloth- ling.
 s7sgefsscss:Ss.-Sulphate Quinine, Calo- mel, Blue Mass, Epson Salts, etc. Also Paints and Oils.
 Fumime.-They will keep constantly on hand a general assortment of Furniture, consist ing of Bed-steads, Bureaus, Ward-robes, Chairs, Sofas, Mattresses, work-stands, wash-stands, Cribs, etc. Also, window Sash, of all sizes, window blinds, doors, etc.
 l Cooking NoUeS-Of which we have an ex- celent variety. EOn--Bar, slab, and rod iron; hoop do.; cast.stee, wrought and cut Nails,  | Stationery.-School Books, blank Books, memorandas; cap and letter Paper; black and blue Inks, Inkstands, quills, states, steel pens, pencils, etc.
 SadAery.-Ladies' and mems Saddles; bri- dies, halters, martingales, surcingles and grths, horse collars; extra bridle reins and rings, etc. All of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Ii. r. COOLlDGE & Co. | Helena lIaY 24, '5l.
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BREVITY OF LIF
BY R. H. w L D E..

My life is like the summer rose,
 That opens to the morning sky, But ere the shade of evening close,
 Is scattered on the .ground--to dlel Yet on the roses humble bed The sweetest dews are shed. As If she wept the waste to see--- But none shall weep tear for me! My life is like the autumn leat
 That trembles in the moons pale ray' Its hold IS frail, its date is brief,
 Restless-and soon to pass away Yet, ere that leaf shall fall and fade, The tree will mourn its shade; The winds bewail the leafless tree, But none shall breathe a sigh for me! My life is like the prints, which feet
 Have left on Tampa's desert strand' Soon as the rising tide shall beat,
 All trace will vanish from the sand Yet, as if grieving to efface All vestige of the human race, On that lone shore loud moans the sea, But none, alas shall mourn for me!
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CLINTON FEMALE SEMINARY.

FHSFIE subscriber has recently given up his E Wale school and opened Female school in Clinton. He is resolved to make it such as the public wants demand. A general course of instruction can be given in all the branches taught in any institution in the United States
 He has the largest and finest set of Globes on the continent, and the use of a Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus; and so soon as the number of pupils requires, he will have Rev THos. FORD, and other competent assistants with him. These advantages, and an exper- ence of nearly half century as a teacher, he hopes will enable him to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage. The Music Department IS at present under the care of Miss JAMES, Qate of sharon, Miss
 Terms of Tuition $4 % per month for all the English branches. except higher Mathemat- ics which, with the Classics and Modern I.an- guages, will be $5 % per month, (with a liberal discount in cases that require it,) and Music, with use of Instrument, $5 co per month.
 DANIEL COMFORT.
 Clinton, December 6, 1851.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

N OIlCE is hereby given to all persons ~ having claims against the Estate of Alexander NJ. Bount, deceased. that the undersigned has taken out Letters of Ad- mlnlstration upon the same, bearing date February 7th, 1852. Therefore, all per- sons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to present them to the un- derSlgned, properly and legally authentica- ted, within one year from the date of said Letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit in said Estate;-and if such claims are not presented within two years from the date of said Letters, they will be forever barred and precluded from any benefit whatever in said Estate.
 R. A. BLOUNT,
 As Administrator of the Estate of Alexander NJ. Blount, decd. May l5.-6w.
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From Or. Pyles, Physicim by appointment 10 he LouiSviUe Marine Hospital
 Louisville. March 20, l849 have examined the preparation of the prescription of JOHN BULLS $ ARSAPARILLA and believe the combination to be excellent one and well calculated to produce an alterative impression the system have used 1t both in public and private practice, and think it the best article of Sarsapara in use.
 M PYLES, M. D.,
 Resident Physician, Marine Hospital. Principal Depot 8 Fourth Street, Louisville, Ky and for sale by DEPUTY X COMFORT, Agents at HELENA June 14 1851.
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Great Bargains for Planters.

REAL ESTATE FOR $ AL E gMYHE following list of fine cotton lands are
 2 for sale by w. H. RINGO, Agent--and any information wanting in regard to terms can be obtained by calling on the agent Tn per son. or by letter, (post paid) directed to Helena' ArI-on
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From Or. {. 2. Tndd2, Professor of Chem isty in he Louisville Medical College. have looked over the list of ingredients composing JOHN BULLS COMPOUND EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA and have no hesitation in saying that they form safe compound and one that promises well in chronic diseases, to which it IS applicable.
 l.. P. YANDALL, NJ. D. Louisville June 6, l8i8
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The tree may mourn its fallen leaf,

ORIGIN OF SLANDER.-M Mother Jasper told me that she heard Greatwood's wife say, that John Hardstone's aunt mentioned to her, that Mrs. Trusty was present when the widow Parkman said Captain HartweIls cousin thought Ensign Doolittles sister be- lleved that old Miss Oxly reckoned, that sam Trihe's better half had told Mrs. Spaulding, that she heard John Brimmer's woman say, that her mother told her that she heard her grandfather say - that Mrs. Garden had two husbands
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BETTER TESTIMONY

Than acos erer o6ered in tavor Of any Nedi-
 cine-Read Lhe Testimony of D.. Moore.
 Mr. John BulI have no hesitation in saying that believe your Sarsaparla to be the best article ufactured for the of ScrofuIa Syphilis and many other Cutaneous or Ganular Affections having used il with entire success in numbers ofthe above cases.
 Louisville Dec. 26, l847. JAS. M. MOORE.
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c II l. DIS Double Circular Saw Mill,

@sUGAR, brown, loaf and crushed; Rio S Coffee, fine article; Green Tea, No. l MackereI, half barrels Cranberries; Salt, coarse and fine; Powder and Shot, Lead and Caps, and everything usually kept in his line, and offered at Wholesale or Retail as cheap as can be had at any house in Helena, by F. F. HOWERTON.
 December 6, 1851.
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Prof. ABNER MORRILL,, A. B.

under the care of
 Prof ABNER MORRILL,, A. B. Prof. MORRILL, is graduate of Bowdoin College, Me, and IS highly recommended as a very successful Teacher. It Is his intention to establish permanent chool in this place; and the patronage of the friends of learning, who are desirous of having their children thoroughly educated IS most respectfully solicited. TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS: Reading and Spelling, $l2,00 Reading, Spelling, Primary Arithmetic and Geography, 14,0O Higher English branches, l6,0O Latin or Greek. 2G,0u French or German, extra, 1000 No one is received for less time than half a Session, and no deduction will be made for ab- sence or withdrawal, eAceptin case of protracted sickness.
 Tuition payable during the first half of the session.
 Heleaa January l, 1852.
 WILLIAM F. MOORE,
 Chairman of the Board Trustees.
 THOs. B. HANLY,
 JOHN II. HICKS,
 S. o. HARTLEY,
 T. s. N. KING,
 VIM. E. BARNETT,
 VJysfPpS
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A FATHERS "Jeems, my lad, keep away from the gals. Ven you see one comin' dodge. Just such critter as that young 'un ceanin' the door step or tother side of the street, fooled your poor dad, Jemmy. lift hadn't been for her. you and yer dad might ha' been in Californv huntin' dimuns, my son."
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Fresh Drugs S Medicines.
 DEPUTY S COMFORT,
Ob;o ,Nreef. HELEN.A, ARKANSAS,

Ohio Street, HELEN.4, .4RKHNS.HS, WwAVE on hand a large and we'll selected M M supply of fresh and genuine Drugs, Med icines. Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Glass " are, Surgical Instruments, Dye Stufs, Pertnmcry, Stationery, etc, which they are offering to sell on lower terms than they were ever offered Iii this market. Their stock is large and the plan ters and Physicians may rest assured that they will get fresh and genuine medicines. Plan ters. Physicians, and others are requested to call and examine before purchasing. They are selling on usual terms to punctual customers, and all orders from the country will secure prompt attention. Their store is at the sign ot the Mortar and Peste, on Ohio street, opposite 1he Courthouse Below they mention few laadinr articles.
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Uj Miss Dubois says, the first time a coat sleeve encircled her waist, she felt as II she was in pavilion built of rainbows the wndowslls of which were composed ot 2olian harps.
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MATRIMONIAL MODE OF PROVING IxNo- cENcE.-Ibe other day Mrs. Sniffkins, find ing herself unwell, sent for a doctor and declared her belief that she was ''psoned." :" and that he (Sniffkins) chad done itr' "I didn't do !" shouted Snffkins. dts all gammon, she isn't pison'd. Prove it doc
 tor, open her upon the spot Pm willing"
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DT To know how bad you are, you must become poor; to know how bad other people are you must become rich Many a man thinks it is virtue that keeps him from turning rascal, when it is only a full stomach. Be careful and not mistake prin- ciples for potatoes.
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A PRINTERS DEVIL SEDUcED.-Two la- ies ot Worcester, Mass, were lately indict. ed for sedocing printers boy, aged some fifteen years. and "efecting his ruin." The boy worked late o'night and sleptat o'days Ot this circumstance the ladies took advan tage, and, entering his room, at length ac. compIished their object This is carrying leap year prerogatives beyond their wei defined limits
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More Testimony from Or. Moore.

'T J 7o"7 Mr John Bull l am using your Sarsaparllla in sev- era new cases of Scrofula and with happy effect 1 am now confident it Is one of the most etcacous medi- cines that can be made for that disease Yours,
 JAS. NJ. MOORE. Winchester Ky, February l. lS4S
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The last number of Dickens Household " ords contains very interesting account oi Chid's Hospital recently established in London; suggestive to the N. Y. Even- ing Post of the fact. that in New York the largest number of deaths is among the chil- dren ot the poor, and that hospital for the reception of them when sick would be a valuable institution.
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American Marble Adams street, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. EBEGS leave to inform the citizens of IIee E na and vicinity, that he is always prepar ed to furnish any kind of work in his line, viz Head &Z Foot Stones, Box Tombs, Monuments Mantles, &c., &c., on reasonable terms and in a style of workmanship not surpassed by any establishment in this country. ty All work sent from his establishment will go well boxed, and warranted to be delivered safely.
 Mai. JESSE A. JACKSON, at the store of Hicks & Bumpass, in Helena, will attend to all orders for any thing in my line.
 J. WHITE. March 6, 1852.
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J. BURROWS Patent Plantation Corn Hill,

H1HlS Min differs from all others in the construction l of the Upper or Runner Stone, which is composed of French Burr Blocks, enclosed in Cast Iron Case that forms the back and hoop ot the Stone with CaSl Iron Eve Bush, that IS ot greater external oIe'G at the bottom than at the top; this is secured the back by four bolts that every block Tn the form ot dove tail This gives greater strength to Stone than any other method which is required in small miils where the Stone is with great speed and becomes danger ous if not strongly made. 1t also gives any weight 70
 Stone of small diameter that is required, without hay ing 1t thick or high which makes 1t top-heavy
 This mill is a square frame made of wood or cast iron in the form of busk with Bridge tree, Spndle, Balance Rine, Driver and Regulating Screw, and grnds upon the same principle large mill, differing only in the Runner-Sone; this being of great weight, enables to grind of grain with less power than any other m portable and may be attached to Steam, Water Horse Hand power.
 Jos H BURRows of Cincinnati, IS the inventor for which he obuned Letters Patent r 1912. For all in frngemens, the purchaser will be held responsible for the right of using.
 These Mills do not require mill-wright to set them up; and all that is necessary to put them III operation, is to attach band to the pulley the Spindle, with drum sufficiently large 10 run the 24 inch Mill 2i0 re- voiutions per mnute attached to Gin W ater or S'iea'm Power, the steady application or ohorscc ;,o w. er tile Mill will grind six or eight bushels per hour, of good meal and will grind Wheat as well as Corn. .- The 20 inch ml if put it's fullest speed, Will grind from 10 to l5 bushels per hour.
 These mills warranted to be in every respect as represented.
 Having been appointed sole agents for the sale of the above Mills in this section of cCunIry, will keep constantly hand the different slzes and will furnish planters upon reasonable can be had m Cln cInnati or New Orleans.
 May 24, l85ll H P.COOLIDGE &1 co. ALSO Constantly on hand, w. SfEWART'S newly improved Corn and Cob Crusher, known by the name of Ohio and Kentucky Stock Mill which wIl break and grind fiom l5 to 30 bushels per hour.
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E. E.. COOLIDGE S' co.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL

Commission g. Forwarding Merchants.
 IFEYHE subscribers having received their H SPRING &. SUMMER stock, are now prepared 10 supply their customers with goods at very moderate prices. They will endeavor
 at all times to keep on hand complete stock of