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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-04-21
REFRTGERAToRs.
CA.e6hgAAGES.

gY7 - A. TOLMAN & co. have 80 new
ES5SsF-gs3ssss( CARRIAGES for sale. Coaches,
t7s5~E~tB Carryalls, Phaetons, Top Buggies,
S@1z>AS--- Chaises
Also, secondhand Carriages, 10 new Harnesses.
An assortment of Trimmings.
Harness, Patent, and Top Leather.
Patent enamelled Cloth, Axles, &C London Elastic,
and Common Vanish, without aduleration
We have applied
''Evorett's Patent COupIing,"
that four wheeled Carriages may be turned round in
half the space usually required and easy of access
to passengers We believe this the best Improvement
that has been made for many years
We are Agents for the sale Of shop and single rights
No. 10 aud q Excbange street dawtf
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LnS T!

A BROWN COTTON UMBRELLA, nearly new
IN with large horn handle, in the top of which Is
piece of pearl, scratched fairly with The initials w
W. R., whoever has the and VIII to this
office, shall be set down as " the Of The Age."
dit
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LOST,

NN SATURDAY, the 18th inst. Main ST., a
~ POCKET BOOK, With the name of l.. 5 Abbott,
marked on the inside said Pocket Book contained
about $4400 90 and some papers Of value to any but
the owner. Whoever will return said Pocket Book,
with the contents, to this Office, shall be suitably re
warded. apl9 d1w'
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New Worcester and Lincoln Square
HORSE AND CARRIAGE STOLEN,

n a Large Black or dark Brown HORSE
I'm slopng behind, and carries his head low
HJ& with a small bunch on each knee =; The Horse
@@=1-i is IA or 10 years old and weighs about 1900
or 1900 lbs Carriage slide Seat and Covered the
near Shait OF which was Brass Mounted drab
lining somewhat delaced, patch on one side and on
Inc other hole. Bufiao Robe, marked ssM d.
wood, Worcester" lined with red flannel Booking 10
seat, marked A" D IL Perry, Worcesterj'
sad Horse and Carriage taken from Carlton st.
near the Union Church, during churcn service on
MONDAY Evening, April If "a
whoever will give information were said Horse and
Carriage may be found, SHAH be literally rewarded
Information may be left at tie Police Office in Wor-
cester. l. n a. n N pEppV
Worcester, April Is, 1853 dawtf
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GROCERIES, &c.
French Mustard.

( FRESH supply of the above favoriie article of
IA various hayors, received and for sale by
apo Dot II. GRIFFIN & co.
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Diana Grape Vines.

rINHE subacriher has few fine, vigorous strong
rooted vlnes Of this fine new Grape. They are of
his own growing from Il bearing vine and are worth
twice as much the pot plants sold by the Nurasfy-
men. Price from 81 TO vi, so according TO size.
apl5 DIFF j. NJ EARLE.
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DOORS, SASHES. AND BLINDS.

fFNHE subscribers have opened shop No. sol Main
Il street, opposite Colton's Nursery where they in-
tend to keep good assortment of the above articles.
Sashes glazed, Or ungazed; Blinds painted, or I'M
painted; which can sell as low be bought any
where in the city, Also, constantly on hand, or made
to order, s. B. Corbn's work. well known to manufac
ture the best work made in this city.
Old Blinds re-painted, and broken Windows repaired
al short notice House Painting promptly attended to
charge. d. d g. p. STEVENS,
Je25 d3taw WHY
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ADMINISTRATORS SAFE
VALUABLE REAL EsTA E
AT AUCTION

DY License of Court, viii be sold at Public Auction,
ID on The premises in Worcester, on
TUESDAY, the Sd dag of May merit,
at II O'Clock, A. M the following Real Estate lately
owned and occupied by the Rev George 2. Smith de
ceased and pie sanity situated Sy camore and Bea-
con streets, in said Worcester. consistn Of Dwell
ing House and about 10000 Square Feet Of Land which
Will he sold with the ho ssi L. lots as-w best suit
the purchasers
The House is nearly new thoroughly built with the
best OF materials, aud in modern style 1t contains Is
commodlous and Wei arranged Rooms, warmed by a
good Furnace, otherwise if tesiied. Within about
10 feet froa the h1nse is wei U; good water and
from which the water is conveyed By pipes to the
kitchen.
Upon The band there is good supply of Shrubbery,
and great variety o Ornamental and choice Fruit
Trees
o. Those Who are Wishing 10 mske safe invest
ment, and s. cure ipt themselves pleasant residence
are respectfully invited examine the premises before
the sale, which may be done by applying t. John A.
Dana Esq No, Central EXCHANGE or to the subscr-
Der, in orcester. Caller DANA, Admir-
S w. SELBY & Co, Aucpf
worcester, April 10, 553. api9,dtsw3w
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Sight Restored.

CPECTACLEs no longer needed By the use of
- simple inst,u invented by the subscribers,
Sight may be retained through life without glasses,
years This wonderful effect is produ ed without pau
or Inconvenience Certificates of cure from Rev. G. G.
Fumey, John r. stuyvesan, Esq, ]. Devnes, Esq,
and others Of goal responsibility, eau be seen at
our Office The efficacy of the Cups was shown by
experiments in recent lecture in Rome by our agent,
DR.. q. b. Branatd
The Cups will be forwarded to any person by mail
on receipt of S. Agents wanted.
j. BALL & CO,
an1S dam No Ion Nassau ST NJ "
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AUCTIONS.
-ADJOURNED SAFE OF


Horses, Oxen, Coaos, Wagons, Harnesses Farm
ing Tools, &C., &c.
9 w. SEi.BY & co. will sell in front Of their
o. sales Rooms, on
Thursday, april 81, 1873,
commencing at 10 O'Clock 10 HORSES, 3 woke Oven
COWS, open Buggies, YORK do, Covered do
Chases, Canyalls. Ok Wagons, Carts job Wssons
Sleighs, set light York Hamess, sets Heavy do 10
Buggy DO, Chaise do Buffalo Robes RIsnlets
Flows Chains, shovels, Manure Forks Hav Folks
Scythes, OK Yokes, Rakes, Hoes Is Crindstones
Cnnrns' Whnowlng Mill, with great variety OF other
articles, not enumerated ~
The attention of Purchasers is csuod q, ,t Lo
Sale' as tue assortment is very large.
S. w. SELBY o. CO. Auctiopeers
WpIcestel, Apn II, 1853 dat
5000 Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Shrub.
Berry, &C., AT AUCTION.
- w. sELBY & CO., will sell in frent of their
~. Sales Rooms, ON
FRIDAY, Apra %, at 10 o'clock,
The largest assortment Of FRUIT TREES and sbrpb
bery ever offered at Auction in This city, consisting in
part oil Apple Trees in every variety Pear Trees in
every variety, Cherry Trees in every variety Peach.
berry. '' u '"i u"
The above Trees are from the Eagle Nursery Grams.
ton l., and will be warranted agree with the de-
scription given at the sale.
S. w sELBY CO.. Aucl'rs.
Worcester, April 10, 1853 davis.
? The great Horse and Carriage Sale was adjourned
to III thursday, April 81, at 10 O'Clock
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NOTICR.
orcester, Feb. /, 1858 - y
C0PAnTMNRGHIp

THE subscribers have formed a Copartnership under
i the name and firm of G. A. HARRINGTON 4 co,
for the purpose of selling Drugs Paints Oils and Man
ulaeturers Articles, aud will continue the business at
the old stand of c. A. Harrngton No so Main street
c. A. HARRINGTON.
mchl7 JEROME MARBLE
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III. E. L.. POTTER.

II EACHER o. Monochro attic and Crayon Drawngf
! Rooms at the Mount leasant : choo," corner
Pleasant and Crown streets, Worcester, Mass.
April 4, 1858. ape DIFF
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PERI U nj RY

HAVE in store and offer for sale large lot of Luz
bins and Preston Merril's Panel Extra, EIDE 4 Co.'S
Hedyosmia John Meakni's Nonpariel Perfume, Patey
Cos Ess. Sweet Brar Pvers Triple Ext Patchouly and
Lavender Water Maugenet d Coudroy's Victoria Per-
iume, Joseph Aut Parma, Francois Maria Farna, Jean
hara Farina and Johan Hutton Farlna, imported, Black
Red Stamp Colognes. Jean Mottets imported Orange
Flower Water, with great variety of domestic Co
lognes, and other perfume, all of which warranted
genuine, and true 10 their name. Also, the largest
sortment Of Essential Oils in the city.
maTI6 l.. T. LAZELL. Druggist QOl Main st.
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Silk Bonnets.

OUR Milliuer having returned from New York with
} the latest Spring Styles of Silk Bonnets, we are
prepared to receive orders for all kinds Of Sk Cape
and Lawn Hats In the above department we will only
say, that employ Miners that have had long exper
fence in tho most fashionable cities, and can assure
those having work done at Rooms not only neatly
made goods but fashionable styles Ladies' are invited
TO call and examine. MILES d BROWNING,
ap6 dit 100 Main street.
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A Card

HE EXCELSIOR HAIR TONIC, foI the Iuxuri-
anu grown ana preservation OF the hair, is an in-
valuable article, of greater intrinsic worth imam anv
preparation OF The day, leaving the hair free nom the
oily appearance that follows most applications.
Prepared by Lombard q Guda, Springfield, Mass.
For sale by CALD WE'LL d. Hill DRUGGISTS go
MAN st, Propretors' gents for W orcester. ap4dtf
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and unrlvalled workmanship
Dress Goats, etc.,
The climax of ant and invention YES rs, the most
beautiful styles in TeiUeS, Satns, SILKS, and Cloth
Min the richest embroidery, in every. possible vsrey
TROUSERS In The most extensive descriptions OF
patlerA color and shade, perfect it, Tor sale) and
o"niior'aole to the wearer In every respect.
FURNISHING GOODS.
no 'hls department particular attention has been de-
distinguished Depot for f1 ''''''
SHIRTS, Handherchiets, Collars, Neck Ties,
and HOSIERY of every description, Of The nea man
uiacturc and maieria equally ceebraed with The other
branches Of 'her trade Tor neatness quality and econ.
0my.
Pleace call at RICHMOND a. TRowBRIDGE,s
Custom and Ready Made Clothing Establishment. No
265 Main street, Worcester, Mass.
April ], 1858. april DIFF
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FOR SALE OR 70 RENT.
TO LET
TO RENT.

GEsK ROOM in one OF inc best locations on Main
- stree'. Address Box 4Ol mrl23 distf
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Embroideries

lust Received Case RICH MBRoIDERIES,
81 consisting of
Sleeves, do. do
Under IIdkf's, do. do.
Bands, do DO
Rich Insertngs and Edgings do do
Embroidered Linen IIandk erchieis
Dem Wells, Lace Capes, Ladies' Dress Caps, Head
Dresses, &c. MILES g. BROWNING,
ap6 du 1850, corner Of Main and Walnut SITS.
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Bonnet and Hat Bleaching & Repairing
GTRAW and LACE Bonneis Of all kinds, made
~ fashionable, colorcd in any shade, beachcd and
pressed IN superior manner at short notice Neapo-
itan aud PAMELA Bonnets made TO look as we'll as new
Aso-Vienis thin Hats of all kinds, Bleached and
Pressed IN the newest styles Orders left at our store
No. l6O Main street, will be promptly attended TO.
MILES 4 BROWNING.
100. Corner OF Main and Walnut streets. 1e0.
mch22 dawtf 0fl
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FE'HE undersigned formed Co partnership. on the
Il 18th day of March last and will continue business
at the old stand Of Z A. CLARK, where they will be
happy to receive the patronage of their friends aud the
public generally. 4. A. CLARK.
April ~ 1913 DIFF i. ~. SANFORD.
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Wool Berages
Hosiery and Gloves !
Rihhnns and Milllnarv Goods.

IN Cartons Style Bonnet Ribbons. IL do. Tafleta.
w do. Cap Ribbons; rs ps. Glocia Taffeta Mode
and Marseline silks, foT Bonnet Innings, &c.
English and French Grape Lawns, 1mlon Musns,
and full assortment of all kinds of Bonnet Materials
which we offer at Wholesale and Retail at very low
prices. MILES a. BROWNING,
ape diff 100, cor of Main Walnut SITS.
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WANTS, &c.
Money Wanted.

M ANTED to hire from Ten to Twenty Thousand
w Dollars, in sums of from Five Hundred Dollars
upwards, for hich tie best Real Estate security will
be gwen Apply TO e. e. ABBOTT,
apZO dto 237 Main st.
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WANTED.

TNHREE or four Backsmiths accustomed tc the use
4 OF 1rp-hammers. Also, two good Chisel grinders
Apply TO Z. FOSTER q co, Worcester, or PAGE;
WHITMAN d co, West Fltchburg
mch24 istf
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ms Ia. N. Geralds.

EEMALE PHYSICIAN, and successful Midwife,
L Educated at the n. e. Female Medical College,
Will answer calls night and day
o. Residence OF Myrtle and Southbridge streets,
worcester. app dly
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Extracts
EMoN, Orange, yanills, Nutmeg, Strawberry
~ Pine Apple &c, for sale by the doz or rete at
Boston Prices. II. GRIFFIN u co.
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ATTENTION ALL.l

al ZEN L4O4V 1AI0'
THE subscriber respectfully wishes to in
fss~>s form his old patrons and the public, that he
<rg1~ has taken the Store formerly occupied by l.
49, Ii. UPTON, where ne intends selling at the
lowest market prices, all the latest styles of
Bonnets, Ribbons, and Millinery Goods.
Also, good assortment of KID & SILK GLoYES,
EkBROID ERTES, 60, NC.
3- Old Bonnets Bleacied and Pressed in The latest
styles. j. s. RAND,
April 2, 1852 ap4 d3w No. Waldo Block.
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DRY GOODS. &c.
BLACK SILKS +,

ET'HE subscriber has purchased and offers for sale
Manufacture. This is quality Of Black s1s ,SbicS
has never been retailed in this city, and il has the To-
lowing desirable qualifications:
The color is Of that rich deep Black so difficult IN oh
tain, the Lustre is beautiful than the best Italian
sk il has no dressing and last but least icqrrqgt
dies. GEO p RPVANTr Ia
apo dl2tisw3w I54 Main street
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FOR TWO NIGHTS MORE!
AN EVENING WITH THE
AND MAGICIAN!!
PROF. HARRINGTON.

his Magic and ventriloquism Entertainment. at
BRlNLEY -IALL, Worcester, on
Thursday and Friday, Apar1 81 and %.
PROF. H4RRINGTON whose powers OF Yenfril.
oquism have never been equaed and who can create
more laughter and merrmen than any Magician living
and whose sorees for the last 90 years have heen hon
ored with triumphant success throughout the Union
VII open at the above Hall The above mentioned
Evenings.
Pio H. VIII select from the Programme, each eveng
during his stay great variety ana will be narticniaT
IN giving good share of his great powers of Ventro-
qIism.
~ Admission q cts, ono half price.) Doors open
at - To commence before 8. apl6 dat
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S HIN G L E S .
Feathers, Feathers.

UST received, large invoice OF Live Geese Fea:h-
y ers, selling low, at wholesale and RETAIL at $50 Main
street, Cup slairs.) TABER & CHOILAR.
oct9 davvtf
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A u CTI0M n

WTlLL he sold at Public Auction. on sATUR-
w DAY, April %, at l O'Clock P NJ. on the
premises in HOLDEN,
The Water Prj0ilege kaoaon as Louelps Mills,
situated miles north of the centre of said o,yn on
me county ROAD leading from Worcester TO Princeton
Is one OF the best Factory privileges in the County
Also, ONE FARM, situated in the North part of Holden
containing about 100 Acres suitably divided into Now
my, Paslufing, Tage Land, and about % acres Of ex
cellent Mood and Timber thereon and will be sold
'o&eIher, or In lots TO suit purchasers. Also House
ana Lot situated mile West Of the Centre Of Holden
III hagleville hnown as The Judah Wright place. Also
Cottage House, Shoe Shop and Garden in the centre
oil PHnceton, known as the Moore place
Terms made easy. For further particulars inouire
oil the subscriber near the Mills
DAVID PARMENTER.
Il. r. ABBOTT, Auclioneer,
worcester Aprn ~, 1858. Office, 233 Main st.
N. B. The above described propcrty will he sold
At tne NILS. apo dat
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION
g w. sELBY & co VIII sell on the premises. on
~ TUESDAY, April 26th, at 10 O'Clock. the Real
Estate on the Bloom ngdale Road, formerly occupied
by SIMEON FARWEIL consisting of
Acres of Choice Land.
On the same is a New 2 Story DWELLING House
and Barn. number of Fruit Trees, large lot of Hot
Bed Frames and Sash.
The above offers good opportunity for a Profitable
Investment, AMI will he sold without reserve
s w sELBY d CO.. Auct'rs
Worcester, April 10, 1858. dts
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Willow Wagons, Cradles, and Baskets
WAGONS, Cradles, Baskets, velocipeds, Wheel
Ivy Barrows, Rocking Horses, Boys seds, Rubber
Balls Plus, Needles, &c, Wholesale and retail, al
dec dawtf MERRILL's. gel Main ST.
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Otis's Patented Insulated Lightning Con-
UUGV0R.

FTNHE most sure protection from the ravages of
L Lightning, that was ever invented aud highly
recommended by the most scientific men Of the Coun
try An Agent will shortly visit The different towns of
Worcester County for the purpose of eectiug OF
rights individuals, for the sale OF this Conductor
Communications, post paid VIII be Immediately at
tended to- by DiSBEE D. PARKER. Post Office
Avenue, or LEONARD STREETER,
apl3 dot e6 sudbury ST., Boston.
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ICETCE.
ICE-TCE.

EE'HE subscriber would respectfully inform his Gus
toners and the pubic generally that he is prepared
to furnish full supply of Ice at the blowing prces
ct per bfor all quantities less than 5000 in season
Is " from 5000 to 5000
Id =" - over 5000 "
NO SEASON CONTRACTS TAKEN.
His Teams will start on Monday, the I'll day Of Nav
and hs drivers W be instructed 10 call on all his for
mer customers and ask a continuance of patron=e g
Those who have changed their residence since Uct, IS
1902, and those who may wish for Ice will he promptly
supplied by leaving their orders at the Office
REFRIGERATOR
Those wishing purchase are il vted 10 call and ex-
anime the most extensive and varied assortment of New
and second hand Regerators be found in the City at
low Price.
~ Office No. Mechanic ST. South side of U. S.
Hotel. ALDEN H. SEARS
Worcester, April Is, 1853 d2m
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GRAND DRY GOODS RUSH


AT MARTIN STOVES.
Ladies and Gents, let call your attention
To the New Spring Goods to be found at our Store
Such as Carpets, silks and Shawls. we'll mention,
Which we sell much lower than before.
Come then and yon'll find goods just TO your mind
OF the richest of fabrics and styles,
From the Ca-hmere plain, from storied SPAIN
From sunny France and the British Isles
Then come buy your Dry Goods at Martin Stoves,
The best place in town, as every knows.
Come then, ye sturdy Keomen that till the rocky SOIL
Your find in our Store goods just suited your wear
And all ye hardy Mechanics, honest sons nl toll,
For there's goods that with Stoves will fer cheap
compare
The Ladies all flock to look at our Stock,
The reason why need not tell,
For they very well know that Martin stowe
Has the best ard cheapest goods 10 sell
Come, then, and wi pleasure we'll show you our
Stock, .
For the best goods ihtown No. Flaggs Block.
Then come from the Farm, the Factory, and Shop
From each busy scene OF hustle and strife
Come all who would follow the footsteps Of fashion,
Gene all who would purchase the comforts OF life.
Look what mighty throDg comes pouring along,
As the Numbering tide Of the river flows.
Hark that shout which breaks on the air,
We are bound for Martin stoves
For the best place to buy Dry Goods every knows
Is No. Flsgg's Block, at
ape dawtf MARTIN STOVES.
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BLACK Silks.

THE public have feared for the past few years TO buy
i BLACK SILKS, in consequence of The miserable
goods sold III the market. But have overcome the
difficulty and selling the best article made in
the world, on which give WRITTEN WARRANTS Money
refunded if the Silks do give satisfaction After an
experience Of four years, have never known one to
prove poor. snldhy MARTIN STOWE,
mch2l daw6w No. Flagg's Block
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Printed Cashmere Shawls.

the HiUen can now be found one of fl,e finest az
~ sotments OF Printed shaws be seen IN this city
a ne patterns are really very elegant and prices from
% t'o 70 w. GEO. P BRYANT.
N. B. Included in the above is an assortment Of
OHuiIe no : Sha"4S- l54 Main street.
dpISV lI2tisW3y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
Williams, EdGyville.

Williams, EdGyville.
Marion co.-G. Giraffe, Pella, J. D..
Riddle, Red Rock; S. Ii. Walters, Knox
vile.
Monroe Co.'s. Roberts, J. p. Gray
and w V. Leeder, Eddyville.
WapelIo COR. Butcher, DR.. J. Noc-
Ter, II. Knox, EddyvilIe: DR.. J. G.. Oh
ney, Chillicothe; I'll. b. Hendershott. ID.
+. Gaylore and DIR. w. l.. Orr, Ouum-
wa; Charles Dudley, Agency City; and
+. Newell, Ashland.
Van Buren, co.-Van Caldwell, J. ID.
Baker. and ]. III. Jordan, lowayiIIe; G.
G.. Wright, S. E. Julian, Keosauqua;
f. A. NJ. Swazey, Farmington; Robert
Meek, Bonaparte; J. A. Brown, Ben
tonsport.
Lee co.-John McCune, Keokuk.
Clark co., Nor. E. Hill, Nj. J.
Brown, and A. Maxwell, Alexandria.
On motion of J. M. Fish, Esq,
ResoiUed, That committee consisting
of J. M. Griffith, ]. w. Jones and w.
Baker, of Fort Des Moines, II. ID. Ives,
and J. w. Norris, of Eddyville, be ap.
pointed by the Convention, 10 ocorrespond
with the citizens of ST. Louis in refer.
ence to The interest OF the river Improve
ment.
The Convention, at different stages of
its deliberations, was addressed by A.
NJ. Cassady. Esq, Capt. Bonney, Col.
George GilIaspy, Gen. Swazey. DIR. A.
e. Olney, DIR. ]. Noslcr, II. d. Ives
aud others.
On motion, Resolved, Tha. The pro
ceedings of this Convention be publish
ed in the Eddyville Free Press, and that
other papers in tho Valley be requested
To copy. On motion the Convention ad-
lourned, sine die.
l.. MANNING. Prest.
G. 3 srcrtsnAS' Gn,n v p,..,..
ID. +. GAYLORD.
IL u " TsSpIr, Eas,i,, : Secretaries.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18
I'll u m 0 / O u S..

There is 4 man in Bungtown so mean.
that he buttons his shirt with waters
lie is the same old gentleman who looks
at his money through magniiying glass.
BY this means, he says, quarter of u
dollar looks as good as q half.
"Sambo, wha. for you got dat rag on
your arm!"
"Jist nursn' felon, Caesar"
"Yah, yah, Sambo, dat's wha, your
mother did twenty -ears ago!"
While Sambo was feeling for a brick,
Caesar struck for corner building"
A couple of sons of the Emerald Isle
me; near the Custom House one day, and
after the usual salutatons, one said to the
other, "Well Patrick. poor Horton is
dead" alluding to one OF their acquaint-
ances who died suddeniy.) 20, yes, it's
very sickly here; great many have died
here that never died BEFORE
A married lady who was very fond OF
her husband, Notwithstanding his extreme
ugliness of person, once said to a very
witty acquaintance, .Wha, do you think!
my husband has gone and laid out tifsy
dollars for large moakey on purpose
To please mel" .'fne dear Hale man.
cried the other, "weii, is jas. tiiss@
him!!"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-08-18

" Mr.. Paradox occasionally takes
some of the stiffening out of his dignity,
when chatting at home with his wife,
Said he, yesterday, at the breakfast la
BILE:
"Pray tell me, Sally. in what respect |
-esembled a Union Party man when |
returned from Daboll's champagne sup.
per, last EVENING""
81 don't know, I'm sure" replied the
worthy lady, as she poured out the cot-
fee.
Because" said Paradox, laughing
loud enough to be heard half a mile, II
knew no North, no South, no East, no
West"