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The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-09-30

We copy from the New York Journal of
Commerce the following letter from its Wash
ington correspondent, as giving fair view of
the present condition of the City of Washing
ton and Of the nrosnact nf 10 f,,tura
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-30

THE CRYSTAL EMPORIUM.
By. G. w. BURTON Il Co.
Ladies, Misses, Gents and Boys,
Now's your time for summer lows,
When ledies walk in beauty dressed,
And gents appear in siken vest
When lovely nymphs and happy SWANS
Frolic DER the floral plains.
Burton e. Co. keep pace with time.
In business and poetic rhyme
Come from the North South, East and West.
You'll find our goods cheapest and best;
New store, new goods, and profits small,
We guarantee to suit you all,
In musllns, chintz, silks, cacoes,
Cashmcres, domcstics, (comc and chose,)
Linens, satins, satinett,
Bonnetts, ribbons, (prettiest yet)
All kinds OF clothing, ready made,
OF every fashion, price and shade;
Broad cloths, narrow cloths, coarse and fine,
And all things in the tailoring line;
Boots and shoes 70! land or main,
Suited for city. ball or plain;
Dry-goods, groceries, queensware rare,
Glassware, hardware, sottware, allware,
All kinds OF produce bought and sold,
Or taken in exchange, gold
Every kind of Yankee Notion,
Going by perpetual motion,
Musical purses, playing chimes
And notes produced by dollars and dimes.
We mean to please.all tastes that come
Within our new Emporium,
So come while fun is all the 90,
To &. w Burton & Co.,
corner Of Main and Fourth streets,
Dubuque, Iowa.
n Il. No charge for showing,
We like TO keep going
While business is GROWING
inch go, 1889
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Spring Goods!
"vylaar! Oh! EyEsar! did YOU o Ene
frOEa! and IvElar are you g0fng!''
I come; and lam going to j. b. Thomas
NEW AND CHEAP STORE


I coma and lam going to J. B. Thomas
NEW AND CHEAP STORE,
to buy the Cheapest the Best the Latest Style and
elegant Goods brought this any other
ket.
GEsrlRMES.-He has for your Wives sweethearts, and
daughters, Sks-plan figured & striped Lawns, Cling
hams Calicoes, Plain Swiss Musns Figured do. French
figured Jaconets Jaconct Cambria uslins, Grass Cloth,
--latest styles Oils for the ai.such vertabe Aoee
dc B9uf, Philocume, etc.
Jenny Lind, Bloomer and Kate Hayes Combs-
SHOES:
he latest STYLE and OF all varieties. There many 9TH
articles to be found at Thomas and cheap, that it
beats all Creation, 'sand the rest of manknd.''
For GESrLEmES, He HAs:-French Cloths and
Cassimeres Doeskins, Ribbed Cashmere, Satin Vesngp;
Marsailles vestngs DENNIS Blue brown Drills Tweeds
all WOOL California Cotonades, Old Joe Ripka's Stripes
Verona Twis, Oxford Mkt black blue and grey SAITH
netts French Plaid Tweeds and such all fired sight of
other 'fxings for Gontlemen's wear, such as
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
consisting of Coats Pants Vests Drawers, Winchester
Shirts, (warranted to fit,) &c &c.
HUZZA! HUZZA.!
Well, this excels all-the real KossmM Boots, (made
French calf skim and kip skin; Boots, boys
Boots mems fine Shoes, boys fine and coarse
Shoes; and all other kinds of Boots and Shoes.
GROCERIES.
Java Laguara Havana and Rio Janero Coffee crushed
clarified, and New Orleans Sugar; Imperial, Gunpowder
and Young Hyson Tea sugar house, N o. and Plantation
Cloves, nutinegS
&C.
A FEW B4RRELS OLD BORBOUN
Starr and mould candles natural leaf Tobacco and all
other weeds; Rice Ginger Mustard and every article in
the Grocery line. Family Flour of the best quality,
always on hand,
lie will be glad to you ALL Bring your Wives, your
Sweethearts your ncighhors your frcndsand above all
bring your MONEY He is always ready TO bid you 'God
Speed" All persons knowing themselves indebted will
please cal and sette.'
Dubuque, March 80 dwy J.B. THOMAS.
+. S.--Wanted a first rate boy.
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Directory.
FROM FORT DIES MONIES TO COUNCIL. BLUFF
| kANESVuIE

G. X. WEST,
STORAGE FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MERCHANT.
On the Lcree, Dubuque, Joaca,
WHOLESALE and retail dealer in foreign and do
w mestic Fruits, Candies, Nuts, Spices, Family
Groceries, Produce and Provisions, Ornamental and
Fruit TREES, Plants, Evergreens, Shrubbery Grass
Garden and Flower Seeds, &c. &c.
N.B.-Steamboats, Hotels, and Private Families fur
nished with good articles at the lowest market prices
and delivered free Of charge.
The undersigned would inform the public generally
that he has strong and permanent enclosure with the
necessary sheds and accommodations, adjoining his
warehouse at the steamboat landing in Dubuque for
the convenience of those having cattle, horses Sheep
and hogs to ship to and from this point also the ac
commodation of farmers and others coming Dubuque
with loaded teams.
Aay and gram kept conssaty hand and for sale a,
reasonable low prices. CIR. WEST.
Dubuque, May %, 1851
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+. D 0 Y / E'S
CHEAP CASH STORE,
On Main street, bet,ceen Fourth and Fifth, ner
Door IN !nhn IN pluf's

On Main street, Get,ceen Fourth and Fifth, neat
Door to John Simp'Ots.
TIME subscriber begs leave inform the inhabitants
Dubuque and surrounding country, that he has just
returned from New York with fresh and scasonable
supply of STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS, CLIO
THING, GROCERIES s. QUEENSWARE. which have
been bought the most advantageous terms, and will
b. sold for cash the lowest remnnerating prices.
Country storekeep respectfully requested TO call
and examine the goods and nrces before making purrhas
elsewhere Che price only will be asked and aate-
ment made Amongst the stock wi be found the follow
Slipeyfine Black Cloth Fancy satrn silk Il eneham
Black and fancy cassiners cravats-Sc3rct, blue and
Doe skins white wrappers, & drawe rs
Casmerettes, satines, cot Suspenders, comforrcrs,
ton goods; Turkey red and maddcr
Rleached sheetings s4,lo4 hsndkerchiefs
Blue, beaehod and brown Green and blue barege Bloc
driilings mer corded skirts,
Beached, brown & striped Swiss and iackonet inser,
shrtings; lngs and edsngs;
uck aback diapers towel Iis!e and thread nserngs,
rugs; and edgngs, black silk lace,
Crash hleached and brown nets sewed muslin col
damask tabln cloth; lars and cuffs;
Red; white and yellow fari- Black lace falls;
nel-; Cashmere, silk and wool!
Bed ickIrgs, counterpanes, wool, CLOTH Berlin, IsIe
Carpet worp, cotton yarn and cotton gloves;
and batting; Boys fancy, plaid, gray wool
Ladies'sarchcs Carpe, bags erino and Gotten socks
and umbrellas; adies' merino, cashmc re
Ginghams, caicoes, linseys and cotton hose,
checked jackonet, Swiss, Threads sewing 4 knitting
book, Victoria lawn and cottcns, purses, classics
lappet musns, wrstiets, purse twist, Ze-
A!dacas, mohars, c0burgs, pllyr wool;
lustres and poplfns; Tapes reels hooks and e yes
De laines printed caicocs Jenny Lind and Kate Hayes
French mernoes, Canton gown buttons, pearl, agate
1annels cambrics, CAM linen and ivory buttons;
brio handkerchief; Dressing, back and side
Brown Holland, Irish linen, combs, hair and c!otl
Oiled cloth, table covers, Coat Links
Doyleys black velvet Bay State long shawls.
Wadding, batting;
CLOTHING.
Gentemen's black cloth Cashmere and Doe.kir
cloaks, finishing and blank pants,
ct overcoas, quilting satin ludia rubber leggngs,
and fancy vests,
GROCERIES,, &c.
Choice Imp rial Young IIy cognac Brandy old
son, 0oolong & Souchong nongaleIa and Ohio wills
Teas. key,
Java and Rio Cofees Golden Syrup and S II mo
Chocolate, cocoa, lasses
Loaf, crushed clarifen and Smoking and chewing to-
brown sugars bacco,
Sperm, star and taliow Principe, Havana and She
dies, root cigars
Cloves, nutmegs cinnamon, Fancy and plain soaps, ndi
ginger, mustard and Pepper GO, lard OIL tubs, buck
Table CUTLERY and queens cts, coffee mills
ware, &c. Rasins, almonds, nts
#. DOYLE.
Nov. 15-dwy.
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n e w GOOD S.

n e w GOODS.
Low PRICES AND NO MISTAKE!
mo YOU wish to see the Largest Best and
\ , Cheapest Stock of Foreign and Domestic
Dry Goods ever offered IN Dubuque? Then
call on p NAPLES q Co., Main Street, under
the NAPLES House. DO you wuut to look at
the most complete and handsome Stock Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS
to be found in the City, P NAPLES & Co can
show them, and no mistake.
Are you in want of House Furnishing Goods
of the best Glass; Carpets, table covers, Lamps,
Locking Glasses, Curtain Damasks, &c /? P
NAPLES q Co., have them in great variety. Do
you want
FASHIONABLE BONNETs
Ribbons, Flowers, &c. You will find them
prettler and cheaper at this Store, than at any
other place in the City.
If you are in want of Handkerchiefs, En-
broideries, Gloves,
FINE SHOES AND CATERS,
(of rhe latest stylcs) Hosiery Laces, &c, buy
them of P. NAPLES & Co, il you would have
them good and cheap
Do Gedtlemen want
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING.
Coats, Vests, Pants, Hats &c They will find
fresh and complete stock, by calling upoa
NAPLES & Co.
We have also on hand choice lot of Sugar
Coffee, Tea, Tobacco, &c, which we will sell
at wholesale or retail on the most favorable
terms.
Every body knows there is an advantage in
selecting from the largest stock-therefore,
you should not fail to call upon P NAPLES
& Co.
When you are looking for goods, be sure and
call upon us before purchasing,
p. NAPLES & Co.
Dnh J,,,I,,
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WIN. LAWTIIER AZ CO..

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. DEALER IN FOR
ElGN AND DOMESTIC GOODS,
4tne old stand, Main street, Dubuque.
AM prepared to furnish country merchants and
L the public generally with goods on as reasonable
terms as any house in this city.
We are constantly receiving direct from the manufac
turers every article of merchandise usually kept need
ed in this country, which will be sold very small
advance on cost, or exchanged for country produce
The highest market price will all times be paid for
he products of the country in cash
Duhuuue. Nav Z. 1851
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C0Fhfr 81 0nH Waffr streets,
HAVE constantly on hand, Superfnc and Family
IL Flour, warranted prime article, at Wholesale or
retail.
We will deliver flour free of charge within the limits
of the city.
Wnited-Good Fall and Spring Wheat, tor which
Cash VIII be paid AT market prices. INFERIOR shruuk
spoiled wheat not purchased.
April 30, 1851. NADEAU ROGERS & co
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To The Afflicted. ---Pepsin.

A MOTHER Scientific Wondcr! Important
~ to Dyspeptics DR.. J. N. HOUGH-
TONS PEPSlN. The True Digestre Fluid !,
or Gastrick Juice, prepared from RENNET, or
the fourth stomach of the OK, after directions
of Baron Liebic, the great Physiological chem
list, by J. S. Houghton, M. D., Philadelphia
This is truly wonderful remedy for lndiges-
ton, Dyspepsn, Jaundce, Liver Complaint,
Constipation and Debility, curing after Natures
orn Method, by Natures O,cn .4gcnt, the Gas
trio Juice. Pamphlets, containing scientific
evidence of its value furnished by agents
Sold wholesale and retail by
A. GILLESPIE
No Globe Buildings, Dubuque.
Marsh, 13-dwy.
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Forwarding and COMMISSION.

Forwarding and COMMISSION.
TINE undersigned takes this method the pub
i lie that he has taken the large, commodiOus brick
Ware House on the Landing in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa. and is now ready to receive in store ship all
kinds of Merchandise, Household Furniture, and other
property to or from any part of the United States,
the most favorable terms. Liberal cash advances made
consignmens, if desired. Salt, Flour, Bacon Lard
Cheese, and almost every article of Family Groceries,
foreign and domestic Fruit will be kept constantly on
hand Steamboats, will be furnished with at the
lowest rates. In conclusion, will say, that all business
entrusted to shall be with prompness
care and despatch and as favorable terms as any
house in the city of Dubuque
For reference, refer to the following gentlemen of this
city:
PETER WAPLEs, W.P. WIGHrMAr,
WIN , wTHER &C.,, J. p FARLEY & Co.,
+. T.. BIssRL. II. Y. LOWELL.
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DON'T READ THIS!

TLIFTON ANDREW, late WORKING partnes in the
~ firm ofsTARR ANDREWS, Painters, &c would inform
his friends and the public that he has opened shop OK HIS
HOOK in Langworthy IS Block over the Blue Store
and hopes by tuaty and despatch TO merit
share of patronage fifteen years practical experience
in the largest cities house and painter, enables
him promise entire satisfaction to those wishing to
preserve and beauty their residences.
Front doors parors grained in oak, maple, mahogany
stainwood or walnut. Nantes marbed in verdanique,
scianna, Egyptian Pcrphary. Sign work executed
the shortest notice in plain fancy STYLE trothe pros
siona gentemans shinse to half the side of house.
Trade taken payment, persuasion cash.
n g. Gpd kryinp ready paint sale. Jan dom
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10 BLAC KSEIIT Al

Y5yHE undersigned having established him
IL self permanently in this City, is now pre-
pared to do any work in his line in the best and
most durable manner
70 Shop on Clay street opposite Judge Wilson's
residence NJ WHEELER.
p. S Especial attention will be given to ma
king and repairing Mining tools.
March Twin.
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70 The following reference to the consis-
tency of the Dubuque Herald, we clip from the

u The f'l1oWing Ftlefthce % the coHbIs
tency of the Dubuque Herald, we clip from the
Tribune.
~ aJustas ace said'i ".4s are prsd,stra'
On the 9th inst the infallible Herald, noticing
the action Of Conrressi in relation to the Railway
bill, which was laid on the table gravely said
sFor our part, we are somewhat disappont
ed at the result, as we were inclined 10 III nix
that just as the Missouri bill went so also would
90 to the Iowa bill. /"
This was very good in the Herald, as the
Missouri bill had passed. But the Iowa bill
did MT go '.iust as the Missouri bill went. "
Therefore, on the 18th inst, the consistent Ed
tors heraldcally confirmed their "dl.appoint-
ed" statement. Hear EN-,
1--WE never believed that Congress would
pass the bill that has just been defeated.
just spike that small lick, SIR.
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CARPETS! CARPEJSll


IIAVING removed into the New Building, S. Vine
street. adjoining the Old Store, in receipt
of great variety Spring Styles of fine and superme
Ingram Carpets; Three phys brussels Velvet and Ia
pestry Carpets Iowprced ngrains and veneans; Stair
Carpets of every description; Rugs, Mating, Floor Oil
Cloth, &C.
Dealing exclusively in the above goods, enabled
to offer greater variety and at less prices, than
found in the West. shall be receiving additions through
out the Purchasers invited call and exam
inc before making selection. J. WALKER
St. Louis, Mo-. Feb 23-dwIy
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CITY HOTEL.

CORNER OF FOURTH MAIN STREETS,
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
M7 THIS well known hotel, formerly occupied
ENHI by A. H. Miller, has been leased for term If
E, years, by the subscribers, and thoroughly reno
EEA.A vated and newly furnished is open for
reception of the travelling community and public gene;
rally. The proprietors having had extensive experI
ence in this business confidently fater themselves that
they can give entire satisfaction alwho may favor
with call
This hotel is situated high healthy, central and
convenient part of the City, and directly street
centre of the business part OF the city The best sta
bling attached to house, where at all times be had
Carriages Buggies. Horses, etc., the reasonable
terms.
We have also established an extensive Reading Room
where have file tThe Papers, from all parts the
United States, furnished with the s'latest news'' from
every quarter Of the Globe.
Passengers and baggage convey to and from the boas
free of charge. C. C. HEWITT.
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SHOT GUNS, RIFLES AND PISTOLS,
Mdin street, corner 9Th, Dubuque.
OBJ F.. MACK.

MOULD respectfully inform his friends and the pub
w lie that he keeps constantly hand and for sale
ne and good assortment of shot guns (snge and double
barrels) and pistols which he will to be good
be found in the West. He has also hand ine
lot of rifle barrels which he wilt finish order and war
rant to be equal to any made.
Thankful for the liberal patronage hitherto bestowed
on him he would respectfully solicta continuance of
same.
Repairing of all kinds in his line neatly and promptly
executed. Locks and scales made and repaired. All
work warranted to give satisfaction.
June % y
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GOLD REGIONS.
COUNCIL BLUFFS AGENCY.
E T. Il II

THIS Ferry, chartered by the Legislature of lows
years. and given general satisfaction the heavy emf
grafton satisfaction to California. 1t is the best
ing on the Missouri river the State of Iowa. Proof
dollars worth of property has ever been lost by
those crossing here is the nearest and best route to
Cali:~-,, Proof the first emigrants that arrived al
Sacrament. sAason, made the trip from Council
Bluffs in IS days. e healthiest roufe-only three
cases Of cholera occurred the north side of Platte
last season, whilst the south side five
six hundred graves show conclusivey the fearful
ravages of this terrible cisease
For further information printed certificates pub
lished letters, Claytons guide and best maps.
Everything needed by the emigrant be had
Council rluffs and Kanesvie fair terms at any
other crossing place the Missouri river.
WHEELING, CLARK & CO
IN pc,l Rluf, limo 1881
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REMOVAL.
DuIsNNuC City Mills.

TOHN ID. JENNINGS, Attorney at Law and agent for
81 the United States Life Insurance Annuity and Trust
Company, s. E. Corner of Third & Chestnut street Phila
Office in the Express Buildng, Main Street, Dubuan
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y. NAPLES Il { o.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
wv HR 0DGDNH.

.. W AA MAS ~ Oe9
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
W. N HE %HK 1D"NH,
UNDER THE NAPLES HOUSE.
WE WOULD beg leave say that am now prepared
furnish any quantity and quality of goods every des
.ripron at Wholesale Retail.
[ have on hand $4,000 worth of
Dry Goods aud Clothing
Boots Shoes and caps aids sugar, so barrels mo
asses 1850 bags coffee, 500 bags SALT all kinds OF
GROCERIES,,
100 boxes of fresh teas direct east tapestry
Ingram tlree-py and Brussels Competing, window
tans spoons, and every thing needed by housekeep
ers, from cellar to garrett.
goods wherever could find them cheap, am able TO give
better bargains than have complete assortment
of every hing both English, French and American
goods CALL AND SEE ME.
TO THE LADIES.
Having been east, for the last three months, is now
prepared to furnish the Ladies Of Iowa. Illinois and Wis
'f sPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
ever offered for sale IN the West
CARPETS.
neran treepIy and Brussels very patterns
us from the manufactures; druggetts and tabe-covers,
SHAWLs, &c,
large stock of sawls, from 81 25to sl6 fashionable
bonnes of the best MATERIAL and made TO order by
great variety of Ladies' sikvelvet coats and fancy SILK
Nantes and Mantillas.
LADIES NUTS.
The best assortment brought the r''v Use
to SI2.
DRESS GOODS.
French English and German mernoes from 45c to 81 50
yar muslin de LANES, of rich Styles from 49,
to 81 25 also, cashmeres apaccas and prints of every
quality.
LAMPS.
My Lamp and Glrandole Department is not equalled in
Iowa; every style and quality, and warranted
SILVER PLATE.
Tea dessert and forks &c. Of the best quail
ty, and warranted
rich article of Window Curtains, something new and
very beautiful.
Looking Glasses, large sizes and very cheap.
beautiful assortment of Wall and Window Paper,
both French and American
Ladies' Shoes of the latest quality of Philadelphia man
ufacure, which understood be the best in the United
Staes alsO Children's and Misses in endless variety
Fancy Goods of every description, style and quality
trimmings, etc., and factnearly every thing wan
| ted.
shall be happy to have the pleasure of showing my
goods the Ladies. all times; and would respectfully
the married Ladies who wish to furnish thCM hou
with the and cheapest styles Of goods give
CALI and you who expect to be married
| is the time to make good selection.
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Notice..

Notice.
THERE is now in the Store of the Undersigned in
l. the city of Dubuque, TWO SMALL BONES; con
tents not known. Received off the .amarine,
marked as follows: "Judge J. Backcr, Old Town. Ohio
OF John Waddeil, Chillicethe, Ohio" The otrer
marked s'John D. Sharp, Cincinnati, Ohio and from X
s. Du Bugue, java The above Boxes will he assigned
and exposed fer sale alter the Sth day OF May, 1852
pay charges unless called for and charges paid.
May 10 1852 DIFF EMERSON K SHIELDS.
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DORK BEEF, and LARD-A Good rticle, and for
Il sale by the barrel pound, at ny Warehouse on
the landing. Also choice lot of Bacor HAMS Sides
shoulders, and warranted COED by G r. WEST
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Laughlin g. Oelbeg,

ID EG leave to inform the Citizens of Dubuque and
IL surrounding country, that they have taken Shop
directly opposite the NAPLES House, Main street
where they prepared 10 make up with and
Dispatch in the Fashionable Style all kinds OF
Garments the senior partner having for a number
been engaged in the most fashionable establish
ments in London and New York City, thereby giving him
many advantages They feel assured that they please
he taste oftl most fasdious.
NT- ask a call.
Fashions receired MONTHLY.
Dubuque, Feb. g. lS52.-d6m
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PnEsERvE LIKgNEss WHILE YOU CAN FOR ALL TiiIS''s
Must HAVE AN END"
NEW SKY-LIGHT
DAGUERREAN SALOON.
a l. RIIKDlCK.

HAVING leased for aterln OF wears the beanuiu si'e
of Rooms in .angworthy's Block ,haVg enlarged ana
fitted up in elegant style and am now ready To exc
likeneSses in superior manner lie ilas the al
vantage OF powerful sKyLIuIIT, yet soft ana mellow,
enabled to take lk2nesses in few secenr sWitI
sitter; retaining perfectly natural,
clike beauty of expression desirable in the picture
Mir Bhaving made this beautiful art his Study
and having awaited himself e all the recent valuable i'm
ovements feels happy in the assurance that those who
call his for pictures will nevergo away dissatis
fed tut the contrary, viii nduce their friends to call
also get themselves most beautifully painted by the
bright, pure sunlight of Heaven
His facilities for taking children and for grouping in
large numbers unparalleled. This reception room
fronts Main street-islarg and commodous, and
pains will be spared TO render s Saloon place of inter-
est and comfort all who may visit 1t. Excelsior is his
MOTTO and lie intends that pictures taken at these rooms
shall he surpassed by any artist East West, and
will in suffer pictures To leave his establishment
such shall do honor to the art, credit To himself and
render entire satisfaction Pictures taken in all kinds OF
weather in plain fancy, lockets, pins, rings &c.
Nh \. can always be found at home, ready and very
willing wait upon all who wish pictures taken. Nisi
tors will all times be welcome to call and examine spe-
cnnens. Entrance Main street, doors below the
American House. Sd story Instructions given and apa
ratlls furnished. dec l2-dw1y
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Wanted.

TINE subscriber wishes purchase good Onion seed
l. for which, fair price will be given. Noue Will be
bought unless insnredto be oftle growth of 1851.
TIMOTHY MASON,
Nov lS-y Sign of the Good Samaritan.