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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
STEPHEN n. FLEMING,
p O n ecary and Dru

" EEPS always on hand splendid assortment
IN of Drugs, Medicines, and ali articles pertain
ing to his busiress.
He is prepared to furnish dealers with
Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, Spirits of Wine,
Iurpeatine, Sc, &C.,
by the quantity at the lowest cash prices. Orders
will be attended to promptly aud faithfully
Address S. X FLEMING Druggist,
Corner Of Eatar and Lexington SIS, Baltimore, Nd.
April 20; ls5l-ly
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

gS5-Punch says-'A man who goes to
church to chew tobacco and spit upon the
floor, ought to be taken by the head and
heels, and scrubbed upon the soiled spot un-
till it is made clean
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

ns5@Dr Dewey says that everything is Of
some use We should like our clerical friend
to tell us Of what earthly use brains are to a
daudy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

pE5~ What requires more philosophy than
taking things as they Gomez Parting with
things as they 60
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
SI'CSIxY.

The girls in Northampton have been send
ing bachelor editor bouquets of tansey and
NORWOOD lie says no don't care be had
rather smell them than matrimony.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
GREENMOUNT GARDEN.

HAVE received from Baltimore from the
IL Garden of Messrs Pentland s. Bro, a lot oil
Splendid Roses.
Sdppinean RISE, Deponiances Rose;
Prairie Rose, Tea Rose, Cdctuses
and many other Plants. will always keep
Flowers on hand al my house, and will fur
nsh a all times any flower that may be wan
ted, al the shortest notice. Ladies will please
call and examine for themselves-no charge
to see them. A. STEWART.
May l3, 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
WIN. & HENRY WHEN.
BIN EiT-M "A KEER = !.

FAVE removed their Cabinet and Furni-
ture Room TO their new building. doors
North of the Lutheran Church. on the oppo-
site side, where they will be pleased TO accom-
MEDIATE their friends and old customers with
Furniture Of any description that may be nee
ded. from a Pine article to fine and fashion
able one made Of Rosewood. Black Walnut,
Mahogany and other fine wood generally used
by Cabinet Makers.
We return our thanks 10 our friends for the
very liberal encouragement bestowed and
kindly ask continuance.
0J-We have also completed the erection Of
a new HE.aRSE, which will enable US to fill
orders for Collins. either in town or country,
made Of Black Walnut. Cherry and Mahoga-
ny. Either one OF US will give funerals our
personal attention.
artinsburg, Oct. Ia, 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
PAY YOUR TOWN TAXI

TNHE Town Tax for the year 1881 are now due
i and ready for collection. All persons who
are tax payers will call and settle their town taxes
as no indulgence can be given.
July I, isN, A STEWART, Collector.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
THE GERMAN WASHING FLUID.

HE GLKMAN WASHING FLUID,
S considered by thousands who have tested it,
1 being the greatest Scientific Wonder ofkhe
Boridi entirely doing away with the laborious
and injurious practice Of rubbing the CLOTHES
uroN THE WASHBoARD, and great saving of
TINE, LABOR IND EAPENSE.
N. BIO prevent fraud and imposition, flor
many are tryingto palm off an article put up like
mine) the proprietor, l. p, lioyT, will put his
WRITTEN SIGNATURE over the CORK of every
BOTTLE. And he only asks an enlightened public
not TO confound.
THE GERMAN WASHING FLUID
with others that are in market.
Iii put up in large pint bottles, and sold at the
nominal price of 1919 cents.
E@s~ PRiNTES will find it greatly to their ad-
vantage TO purchase this Fluid by the gallon, to
cleanse their
TYPES AND ROLLERS,
being a very superior article for that purpose.
Manufactured by /. p. HOYT
AT his Laboratory and Principal Depot
No. 10 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia.
Sold at Retail by Grocers and Druggists genner-
ally. A literal discount made, and extensive odper
tising for the bsaeft Of AGENTS Remember the name
GERMAN WASHING FLUID.
All letters to be post paid.
October 81, 1S5l-6m.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

n5-'l yiold to his earnest persuasion as
tho young vi low said. after angling for two
yeAls ~ eaten ~ DID bachelor
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

Is5@Thorc is class of people who ask
You why you don't come to their house, but
never say do
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
ST A UB'S Ii 0TEL,
fIy!l
Depot House, NraTtimsbmrg, va.

FgNHlSNew and Large lIolel, recently open
n ed atlhe RailItoad Depo, by the under
signed, is now ready for the reception Of
Boarders and Travellers. The table will al
ailtmes be laden with the bestthe marke af.
fores-and the charges will be moderate Be
ing the Dining House for Passengers by the
Eastern Train of Cars, the House is well pro-
vided with active and obiging servants--con-
sequenty sojourners may confidently expect
every necessary attention at this establishment
Theulmos, exeriions will BE used TO afford 10
allevery comfort that can be found al any Ho-
Ielln the Valley, and share OF public patro-
mage is solicited. IL. STAUB.
June IL. 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
Mechanic Arts.
REMOVAL.
CABINET AND COFFlN-AIAKING.

ANDREW RoUsH
ID ESPECTFULLY informs The citizens Of
II Martinsburg and vicinity. that he has re-
moved his Shop TO his residence on King Street
diagonaly opposite Billmire's Hotel, where ht
continues to carry on the
Cabinet-Making Business,
in alIits various branches; and in returning hi:
thanks for former patronage, takes occasion te
pledge himself-which, from experience, he il
free TO do--that he is prepared TO manufacture
Sofas, Side-Boards, Bureaus, Tables Bedsieads,
"a Spring Seat Chairs. Wardrobes, &C., up.
Eaon as reasonable terms, and style and
manner as satisfactory TO those seeking bar.
gains. as can be elsewhere Obtained.
He is also prepared to manufacture COZ
FINS, Of Walnui, Cherry and Mahogany He
has good HEs4RSE, and is prepared TO &C
commodate persons in town and County.
Martnsburg June 9. lS49.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
HANCE's MEDICINES.

HANCE PURE EXTRACT OF SAR-
Ia SAPARILLA PILLS. the most valua-
ole medicine in the world for curing Dyspepsia
Fatitience, Ccstireness, HeGdache .Nsrrolisrt IS,
Sc. Persons Of full habit, who are subjected
10 Headache,
GIDDlNESS. DROWSINESS. AND SING
INC IN THE EARS,
arising from too great flow Of Blood TO tie
Head. should never be without them, as ma
ny dangerous symptoms will be strictly car
ried Of by their immediate use.
lEANCE'S COMPOUND SYRUP Or
IL HOARBOUND, for Coughs, Colds
Spitling oil Blood. Consumption. &c is now
SO well established. thai il is only necessary TO
state where ii can be obtained.
Price so cents per bottle, or six for $3.50.
EEANCE'S SARSAPARILLA or BLo.o
4 Pulls, for Purifying the Blood and Cur
ing Dyspepsia. A few doses OF these Pills,
taken TO evacuate the Bowels freely, and then
to regulate so as TO keep the bowels slightly
open, will cure the worst cases Of DYSPEP.
STA.
TOUGH TILL YOUR PROUD HEART
" SPLITS, or cure yourself instantly by
using bo,lle Of
H7.NCE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP OF
HO.4RHOU.ND.
which never fails TO relieve the most ianger-
Gus stages of Coughs. anG Consumption
Price so cents bottle.
For sale by
HARRISON S. HAMME.
May 81.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
GROCERIES,.

NJ EW ORLEANS and Cuba Sugars, new
~ crop; Clarafed, Pulyerized. Crushed
and Loaf Sugar /; Golden Syrup New Or
leans Family do; New Orleans and West In
lia Molasses; Gun Powdee Imperial. Young
Hyson Imperial and Black Teas q. A. s
Fine Salt; superior No Mackeral; Rice
Ginger; Nut Meg; Indigo; Starch. Sc. ioI
sale at the lowest market prices
VANARSDALE & WOLFF.
Eeh 81 1879
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
TOBACCO, SECAR AND SNUFF STORE

n Z he continues to keep on hand every vari-
ETY. and description of
Tobacco, Snuff and Segars.
which he will sell very cheap. wholesale and
retail. Those in want of good Tobacco, Snuff
or Segars, can always find the article his es.
adjustment. on Queen Street. one door North
Of Burns Store.
In returning his thanks for past favors, he
would respectfully solicit continuance ofthe
same from the citizens of nsburg and
Berkeley County.
Mar,insburg, Nov. 5, 1850.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
TO THE PUBLIC.

M are prepared TO receive consignments {
w every description, and will give prompt at
tention to all matters entrusted to our care
Jan. ~, So VANARSDALE x WOLFF
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
CASH FOR NEGROES.

e THE subscriber is onxious to purchase
90 large number of NEGROES, OF both sexes,
-. sound and likely. Persons having Negroes
to dispose Of will find it to their interest to give
him call before selling, as he VIII pay the pery
highest cash prices
He can be seen at the Berkeley Courts, at Mar
tinsburg; on the second Monday, and at Berryvillc
on the fourth monday in each month, and usually
at his residence in Charestown.
All lettersaddressed TO him will be promptlyat-
tended to. WILLIAM CROW.
Charestown, July Ia, 1919.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
POST OFFICE NOTICE.

TiIE Eastern Mail closes daily at 10 o'clock AM;
Il g. Western ID N
g Williamsport " 1872
The Darkesyille and Mill Greek on Tuesday and
Saturday at II O'Clock, 4. ~; and the Gerards
town and Arden on Wednesday and Saturday at
- o'clock, H. JOHN w. BOYD. p In
| August 26 lShl--tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

ADAMS & CO.'S EXPRESS.
M Il are agents for the above accommodation
w and will give immediate attention to all
packages to be forwarded and received by The ex-
press. VANARSDALE g. WOLFF
Jan. 81, 1889
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
Flour.

CLuRE'S, Cushwa's, Newcomers. s
4VA Ross Family, Extra and Superfn,
Flour, fresh ground and warranted good -
Terms-Cash. For sale by
February 10, 1852. RIDDLE g. BRO.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
LARD.

LARD.
A GOOD article of Lard, just received and for
n sale by G. RAENHAL.
September 2, 1851.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
NOTICE.

HSHE undersigned has discontinued Mer-
u chandlslns, and would respectfully re-
quest an those indebted 10 him, 10 call and
seu'e' either ny paying The money. or giving
Iy occupied by John Dalwick.
van ~, 1897. JNO. II. LlKENS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
FOR SALE.
CHEESE,

lust received good article of Cheese, also
~ Water, Soda, Butter and Sugar Crackers.
Feb "a, 1852. g. RAENIlAL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
The American Lawyer.

A BOOK what am book. one which every
IN man should have, containing forms o.
Wills, Bonds, Notes, Receipts, Drafts. linden
lures, Sc. &c.--only seventy five cents. TO be
had al the counter Of Harrison's cheap Book
Drug aud Fancy Store, Jan. o, 1852.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13

BALTIMORE, Dec. III, lS49.
have used Mrs Pharnum's Cough Candy
IN my family, and am pleased to say that i,
has far exceeded my expectations and /
would recommend il TO all for coughs and
colds. II is, without exception, the best medi
cine have ever tried.
J. Il. r. WHEELER,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-04-13
Medicines.

LIVER COMPLAINT,
q, Dyspepsia, Chronic or Nerroas Debility, Disea,s
qftke ksfnegs, ard all Diseases aflsiag from a.s-
ordered Lirer siessarh--sNeAas
Constipation,
frsrasd Pls,, Faiafxs
blood 10 the Hedd Aeiity qf the
StDrsarh, Nausea, Heart Burn, Disrs1
for Food. Fsinsss OF Hsigsl in the Stomach,
SoHf Ersctatioss, Sinking FiEtferiag al TIE pii
offAe SteDse. Sscsmpsipz 0f me Heed, Hurried and
Difficult Breathing, FInfsfrg The Hcurs Choking or SUI
2ocafseg sensafsons Srea igag tesfare Digness III
I.Sson. Dofs Webs before me Sight, Ferer and
Dull PAIN IL the Heed, Deficiency Of Psrsps-
ration. Ysllouaess oftAe SKIN and Eges
Pain ia TIE SIZE, Back. CResi
lambs, dc, Sudden Ffash-
rs Of Heat.
Burning IN The FlsSh Constant hadgiaings Of Eel,
and Great Depression Of Spirits,
n n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
LOCAL JEALOUSY.

The Musca,ino Enquirer copies ihe ar
.ticle IN our las, issue cnili'ed "ha''foau
Convention, &c" and arpenas The follow
ing remarks:--
.The above article we clip from the Davenport
Gazette, and most heartily endorse ITS lns' anu
truthful sentiments. We can assure lriena SAS'
MAS ,ha, il any unpleasant feeling has existed
s,ousy, we are certain We have mol
i, i because We thought, and still think, the
people OF Davenport s'threw the hrsi or'ckoa-
There should be, and need be, no bitterness Of
feeling between the two localities. Sechona'
anime.ities should all be buried. and we should
al. work in harmony for the greatest good o.
the creates. number. But is the Gazette 9n,fe
eer,sf, "thsre is no snch feeling here in respect
ia Mu,ca,ine?" We have thought ditierent-
OF the Gazette will look at The cal for the
Convention 10 which it slladss, i will see WY
Ma.catine was not represented. The managers
of these things at Iowa City, with bal lnsnners
and worse policy, BY the tenor oil their eaii, ex-
ciuied three four,hs Of the people OF Iowa from
all participation in the convention. Our hsh
toned modesty forbids our gong Shere we are
not invited and waited
The ..frst brickbai' r,ay or may not
have been thrown BY Davenport. that IS 2
matter Of fancy. bu, certain /! lie neither
place has any brickha,. to waste nor In
psl,iog interests so nearly allied 10 their
own. f,here be any feeling Of jealousy
existing 10 Davenport toward the rising
importance of Musca,ine, we know not
where 10 look for il. Personally wc repa
date all such spirit as that which charac-
ieri1ed ,h. call for 4 recent Railroad Con.
at Iowa CITY. |, was well enough
10 have excluded The people OF Dies MONIES
county from taking part in Convention
allied to further mn object which they have
II, no effort honorable or dishanorahle IN
laae. that could be aecemplished-"hh o.
Without the aid Of their eats.paw, li,le
to refuse TO invite Muscatins
10 participate in that Censea,iun. appeared
to us 10 proceed from a jealousy 100 friee-
lens 10 merit attention. Hence. we hoped
thev would overlook i, ard send Up 10 The
Capital a .ll' delegation just 10 snow them
hey were ato-e regarding such peccanc,
# good manners.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
cnI,NrY LOAN.

4 communication in favor OF ciiectlnp
this loan appears Ia our columns to-day
We have few words to say upon that
sahieet. I, will be admitted by every oas
that our roads need repairing. i is knows
10 every one iba, we have 10 DO taxed Il
raise the means for that purpose. No"
the question is, how shall that tax be levi
eds II is thought BY the Judge that a tas
af,hrec mills on, the dollar will be required
To raise The necessary amount II that
loaa be effected i, vii, subject US to tax
Of an additional mill, 10 meet principal and
interest, but 10 tina, case il would DOT be
necessary 10 assess a tax OF three mills, as
two mills, il il Thought, would be sufficient
Thus. instead o! increasing our taxation i
remains the same, while 81 the same time
good roads and bridges are secured to us.
nonresident propesiy.holdars are msdo to
hear their share Of the burden and those
who cog,c after and reap with us the ben,
eii,s Of good roads, participate in the ex-
pense OF making them.
II We view the suhjec, in its proper light,
every argument is 10 favor Of Immedaiel,
eiIec,ing loan aud apprepria,ing it Judi,
ciously to the permanent Improvement oil
Tho roads in Sco,t county
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
NEWS FROM TIE PLAINS.

We are in receipt ola letter from Wn
d. Newly citizen of this county, who
left 10 the spring overland for California
II is dated June 10Th, on the Plains, 30
miles cas-, of For, Laramie He saws thai
there is much sickness among the emf.
grants, chiefly cholc.a. In one company
IF four wagons, all hal died bni one man
They pass on an average from five 10 sin
graves per day. The eonpany 10 Which
he travels have had M sickness. lie
wlsaes IA to state that Mr. .m B. Osgae
and family were all we'll
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
fFor the Gase!te.l
EVl.

Eriiten after reading Uncle TOMS CABIN
Alden, dear Eva; from earth thou hast gone.
The gnileless and pure in lies early dawn,
Too heavenly vert thou here longer TO stay
The fair and The sxest pass soonest away.
Like 'ew-drcp that in the nower-cup lies,
And on he first sunbeam mounts 10 the skies;
Or wandering bird from some sunny isle,
To its own sweet home departs in awhile,
From W thou hast gone to that country fair
Where the holy angels, thy guardians, are.
Tell US, dear Eva, dost thon calmly sleep
Cnmoyed BY the tears Our fond spirits weep?
Are thy delicate wings now over us spread,
Or hast thou to regions far distant fed?
We may not know but the thought can still cheer
That Esa's pure spirit is still lingering here.
HARRIET.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
For The Gasette.
TOT tf5t UU1etto' :
cOylNTY LOAN.

~
Gt,scns Of Scott Coaaty:-1he time ~ ou'
annual elections Is fast approaching, ana y ,oo
fa,e no, you should speedily determine :" -
own minds how you will vote on the various sue
ieets. GENERAL and local submitted Tor your eies-
tion. Give every subject Of any importance
and in republic where the interest OF '"s .0",
muuity and the individual are alike concerteo' ~
sub ec.s on which depend the happiness ana pros
,.rity Of the people are impoItsnD due an'
weishty consideration
Having examined all the testimony N iesafd
n the measure. about which you are TO vote De
fore coming TO the polls, you VIII not SO eas'y
become the tool. or the dupe, Of any designing
demasegae who may see ht TO 'awn' H'''e' a"'
aece,ye. Do not in the excitement OF President
making allow yourselves TO forget those 'hihss
which more Immediately effect your welfare =
There are other subjects Of more Vial importance
which claim your attention than the election "
dozen such men 10 the Presidency. The cleo
tion of either OF them would aot bridge your
slough,, improve your roa!s, ligh'e your loads
or make your teams travs! any the faster or east
er. Inow ask you, brother farmers, those OF you
especially who have mol made yourselves r'ch D.
politics, If it wonld not be asWellto attend % our
own local affairs, and see il we Cannot iscilit 'e
our business. and i'm prove our condition? Hyou
say nay, why eo-ahead-manage the affairs OF
the na,ion-negeet your roads; IN gong 10 mar
ket with your produce stab your weafIed teams
in ne middle Of s,oush-unload your wagon
hack your gain TO where it is firm ground drag
gu, your empty wagon -re-load--try II AGAIN
all tigls-ihis is Fl country
Am correct in saying that one-fourih OF all
the taxable properly in this county belongs 10
non. residents They are out OF the reach Of
pell tax, and while you are toiing end sweating
TO improve the roads, or If no, improved, you ar.
waaing and iloua iefirs through mud and water
TO get yom produce to market, his properly ~
lng al! around you il rapidly increasing n value.
rom the effects OF your laeof without any fxeri
lion. OF theirs. By voting this loan you rompe.
item TO share with you the expense oil opening
and repairing The roads.
II there il voter in thi. county who can look
back ana contemplate the state o! our roads lot
The last tso yesrs without shndder, be posses
.es hrmer nerves than mine. The disposition 81
This iund, il you determine BY our votes 70 rs'te
II, will be in conformity 10 the notice, nnhef
Judge Birris' control on whose goo Judgment
snd discretion we can confidently rely, to dis
pense it unbiased by any partial or sectional pref
erenee. for The benefit Of The whole county.
Blue G,,.s, Scoteeo., July 18Th.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
POPULATION OF DAVENPORT.

In 1850 census was taken OF this place
and on. population was found TO number
between IL and Is hundred. The Asses
scr has Just finished tie roll cali and finds
that we now number 3, f00--having douh.
led our population in Two years! Few
towns Of the size of Davenpor, can show
sach progress in that time. As The emu.
nerssion Was made this time for purposes
II taxation, transient persons, those step
aing al hotels. etc, we're not included 10
me list. A faithful enumeration including
hese would swell the number to 1900.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-07-22
yoaN COOK.

The Muscs,inc Enqsirer opposes JoHN
r. Cook because ho has exhibited section
Al feelings ), times Outing The twelve Ct
the seventeen ycass which he has resided
among Us, that ,o hiss beer in public lie
Mr.. Cook represented Cedar county in the
Legislature Ind because he always would
have "Cedar couaty in that ar thing" our
aeighhor opposes him. Tha, is the very
best OF reasons Why We should adrocafc his
claims 10 represent tho District in Con-
gress, es We would then know tina, the al.
fairs ofihe District would be as safe in his
hands as were The interests of''old Cedar. :
when he represented and gave ,ha. coun.
Itv name in our Legislature. II AIR, Cook
| is 1.-THE candidate OF bitter local and section
Al interests" as the Eaqaircr asserts. we
are sorry, bu, from the Identification OF the
Interests Of Scott and Nasca,ine county.
which our contemporary himself acknovl-
edges in the same number Of his paper in
these words: "There should Ls, and need
lbe, no bitterness OF feeling between the
two localities. Sectional animosi,ics should
all be buried, and we should ali work in
Ihsrmeny for the creates, good OF the great
lest number" we cannot sec why that
should cause him, or single man in Mus
lcaiine county 10 oppose the election OF
Mr.. Cock. On the contrary, il our cotem-
lporarv believe what he SAYS, he gives one
OF the very bes, Of reasons Why he should
advocate the election Of John P. Cook over
Lincoln CLARK, who has proved BY his acts
IN the present session Of Congress, that he
doe. mol favor tbs interests Of Muscaiine
county. We reason candiJiy and fairly
with our neighbor and meet him upon the
issue no has himself made.
From tie talent. influence and long-ci,
izenship OF John P. Cook and his ideu,ifica
lion with the public matters of the State oil
inwa, we are convinced that its Second
Congressional District, can DO placed un-
Ter no better, hirer or more competen, rep
resenta,ion; iha, its Interests can be con-
ided 10 no safer or luster man, than our
fellow citizen. We hope then as our CO.
temporary seems 10 have exhausted him
self in bringing this sesiaas charge against
sir. Cook, Of strict devotion TO thu, portion
i The State be represented in the Legisla-
ture--a ,rai, til: would lead him to de
vote the same attention 10 wider district |
i representing il 10 broader icld-he |
will recruit in time 10 give him The laid
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