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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
CITY BOOK STORE,
KEOKUK, IOWA.

In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd stros1
between Main and Johnson.
ID b. OGDEN has established in Kso-
LIZ. kuk Store for the sale of Books.
Stationery, and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, to
satisfy the wants of the people of the Dss
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, will be accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in St. Louis,
ally in Stationery, Blank Books. and Fam
cy articles. He will endeavor always 70
have on hand general assortment OF
SCHOOL Books and the standard works Of
the day.
CHEAP LlTERATURE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications. -
Customers are respectfully invited to vis-
it his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, l85l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

TINE undersigned is in receipt of full
Il and complete assortment of Fall and
Winter Goods, purchased in the Eastern
cities from first hands, and on the mos
favorable terms and will be sold accord
ingly for cash, or to punctual short time
customers-the attention of coun try mer-
chants is respectfully solicited.
JOHN w. ROSS.
September, 18th, IS52-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
Ottumwa, Iowa.

It ia a pleasure for him 70 say that his
stock is now entirely complete. and that hs
is pleased at ell to wait on customers who
may be SO fortunate az to give him q call:
and he hopes by faithful and prompt stten-
ton to his own business, not only to merit
but to share a reasonable portion of the
public patronage. His stock consis ID in
part of the following articles. viz.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

UYSee New Advertisements.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
RE AID YIN ABE
Fall and Winter Clothing,
Such as coats, pantaloons and vests Of ev-
cry variety, flannel shirts, drawers, also
A Spl IN d i d lot of
HATS AND CAPS,

and a choice selection of
BOOTS and SHOES,
just the ARTICLE" for the season.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queens and Glass
ware, Groceries, Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pepper,
Allspice, Dyestufls, Spun Thread.
Those who are in want of the above ar
ticles are respectfully invited to call and
examine the stock. No trouble to show
Goods. Nov. LIST, 1859
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

w S. SWIMMER, General News.
w paper and advertising agent, cor
ner of Second and Chestnut streets, over
the Post Office, st. Louis, Mo-, is our au-
thorized agent for st. Louis. His receipts
will be held good by us.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
Books and Stationery.

A good assortment Of Books and Sta
,ionery. A splendid article of writing pa-
per, and any quantity Of things in the No
sion line. A first rate lot of Jewelry was-
ranted genuine.
A choice lot Of Liquors, for medical
uses, consisting Of Cogniac Brandy, Port,
Medaira and Malaga Wines. Rye Whisksy.
Old Monongahala, and right good article Of
common "BALprAcE"
And he is anxious to sell the above artl-
cles for what they will bring, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget tho
place, next door to Warden & Leigh.on's.
May 9th, 1859.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

IIiE L.doL .1RHIp.dL OF
Fall and Winter
81 sc sc N s &
Cheaper than the Cheapest!
DAVID SANDS,
WOULDrespectfully inform his friends
w in Ottumwa, and country in Wap-
clio county, and the public generally, that
he is now in receipt of large and well
assorted stock of Fall and Winter Goods.
OF almost every variety, which were care
fully selected TO suit this market. The
stock consists in part as follows:
LINEN, LUSTRES. J.ACONETS,
C.4NBRICS. and FANCY
PRINTS, JENNY LIND
BONNETS e. TRIM
INGS,
Ribbon in great variety Of style and quail
ty, and,a beautiful assortment Of Artificials,
Parasols, &C. Also, Ladies'. Misses and
children's shoes Of every variety and style.
-.4LSO:-
Fancy black and blue Merimac prints;
French Ginghams, NJ d'lains, alpaccas;
Black colored and figured lustres, broad
cloths;
Casslmeres, satinets, jeans, flannel linsey,
Ticking, hdkff's, cross barred and plain
jaconet; A..
Swiss muslin, Irish Linen, bleached and
brown domestic, checks, table cloths,
Hosiery, gloves, ribbons and great veri-
ETY. of Yankee Notions. together with
large supply of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

y21a AISlNS, splendid article, for sale
by j. PUMROY.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

Wrapping Paper.
CEvRRAL THOUSAND Newspapers
y for sale at 30 cents per single hundred,
or 400 tor one dollar, at the Courier Office.
Feb. 2ath, 1883.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14
MASONIC.

September, 18th, I852-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-04-14

March 18th, 1853.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-11-14
Baltimore Correspondence.

BALTIMORE, November IS, 1883
Rather lucky chance, or hit, has turned up for
the Wings of this STATE. IL il now ascertaned that
Delegates, by one majority in of the Eastern
Shore counties. This gives them a majority of one
on Joint ballot in the Legislature, independent en-
tirely of the temperance delegation from Baltimore
The selection of an United States Senator. there
fore will be beyond the control of the Temperance
or Maine Law party, enabling the Wings to assert
their own prerOgativcs. This will, in all probability
cause some uneasincss among the anti mint julap
advocates.
The Circuit Cont for Baltimore city, Judge krebs
presiding. and VIM II. II. Turner, Esq, clerk, will
commence It's first term this morning in the room
usually occupied by the Grand Jury in the Court
house building.
Much anxiety is felt here to know in what manner
President Pierce will dispatch his forcomins Message
IL Will be recolccted that quite mistake occurred
with the Inaugural in sending 1t off. Baltimore
entirely overlooked. 1t is hoped such oversight
Will not occur again.
The recent triumph of temperance in our CITY has
worked quite a revolution among grog- shops
scarce one of them keeps open. The beneficial eff
feet is perceptible among the outside crowd.
Madame Sontas gives concert here on Tuesday
night. Ii will be magnificent affair. very large
number OF tickets have already been sold. doubt
If she will be able to get Off without giving another
entertainment
Our dealers in bread.tuffs are much excited-spcc-
ulatiOn is on toe. The truth is, flour has been
strained TO very high point, and is a danger
article to touch The slightest pacific indication
from the other side will serious decline here
The City Councils have been called in special ses-
sion by the Mayor, for the purpose of considering the
question of making loan to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company TO assist thsm in redeeming their
outstanding obligations. RopERIcK.
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Georgetown Correspondence.

GEORGETOWN, November ID; 1853.
The 9th instant having been appointed by the
Governors of nearly ell the States Of our Union, and
the Mayors Of Our District cities, day of thanks
giving, propose that there be placed at the door
of all places of religious worship, which may be open
that day, contribution boxes for the reception of
thank offerings of all attendants, the proceeds to be
applied to the construction of the Washington Mon
ument. To such a cDuTse, we don't think the most
scrupulouS could have any objection, when e
member that we nearly much indebted to him
whose memory il is intended perpet,Iate for our
religious civil liberties.
The enormous prices of fuel of every kind is be-
coming truly alarming and if the weather during the
winter, which is rapidly approaching, should be rs
severe As that of the winter before the last, fear
there will he much suffering among the poor. Oak
wood by the cargo is selling at S.'.25 per cord and
by retail al Sc; coal 81 per ton.
jeremiah Orm, Esq, has purchased the larg brick
house and lot on the corner OF Market and St
for $1,000, where hr intends in future TO reside.
After our report on Saturday, the flour market he
came more finn, and holders refused to sell prime
brands at 81; red wheat S115 o. $780, white Sl.5O
"a Sl-6o SPECTATOR
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h &c. Mcguire, Auctfoneer.

h. j. C. MCGUIRE, Auctfoneer.
EHUKNITURE AND EFFECTS OF THE MOUNT
l. PLEASANT HOTEL at Auction.-on TUES
DAY morning, November 18TH at 10 O'Clock, / shall
sell the Mount Pleasant Hotel, kept by John Foy
Esq, Lear the North Gate of the Capitol, all his
Household Furniture and effects, consisting In part
Of
Mahogany bar and spring-seat Sofas
Divans, Ottomans, Rockers, Parlor Chairs
Mahogany marble-top Centre Tables
Mahogany Dining, Breakfast, and Card Tables
Git-frame Mirrors, Pictures
Brusself tbree-ply and domestic Carpets
Painted Floor Cloth, Window Shades
Hall and Step Carpeting, Brass Rods and Eyes
Mahogany Bookcase, Sideboard
Lounges. Settees, Passage Tables
Cane and wood-seat Chairs, Rockers
Brass Fire Sets Rugs, Venetian Blinds
High and low post Bedsteads, Wsshstends
Bureaus Toilet Sets, Looking glasses
China. Glass, and Crocksry Ware
Table Casters, Cutlery
Large number of parlor and chamber Stoves
Excellent Cook stove and fixtures
kefrgerators, Tin Safe
Side Tables, copper Cooking Utensils
Together with general assortment Of Kitchen
Requisites.
Terms; $50 and under cash; over that sum cred.
it of co and 90 days for notes satisfactorily endorsed
bearing interest. JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
nov Otis Auctioneer.
P. S.-Mr. Foy being about to remove to his new
hotel, near the Depot, will rent the entire house
(Which is admirably adapted for a large boarding
house, except the bar-room and basement, which he
will retain.
For terms, &c, apply on the premises, or to the
Auctioneer. JAS. Z. MCGUIRE.
luctiobeey
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BY j. C. McGUIR T., Auctioneer.

BY j. c. McGUIR =, Auctioneer.
CUPERIOR CABINET FURNITURE, RARE OIL
y PAINTINGS. AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS at
Auction.-On THURSDAY morning, November IL,
at 10 O'Clock, shall sell at the residence Of NJ.
Walsh, ESD, (at present occupied by Hon. VIM. l..
Marcy on Pc rEsy lvania avenue, between 18th and
18th streets all his Furniture aud Housekeeping Ef
fectS, comprising
Rosewood Tete-a Tete Sofa
Arm and Parlor Chairs, in Maroon Flush
Elegant Rosewood Centre Table, with Egyptian mar.
ble-top
Table Ornaments
Three beautiful oil paintings by De Brackeleer
Louis NV, Reception, and Castor Chairs
Glt-frame Mirrors, Candelabras
Ladies' Cabinet and Bookcase Rout Tables
Walnut and Mahogany What Nots, Lounge
Mahogany Fret ch Sofa, Centre Table
Velvet, Brussels, and Threeply Carpets, Rugs
Blue Damask and Lace Curtains, Cornice
Mahogany Sideboald Extension Tables
French China Dinner Tea and Dessert Ware
Bohemian and Crystal-cut Claret Jugs
DecanterS, Goblets, Champagnes
Finger Bowls. Wines, Tumblers
Silver plated Tea Service, Teakettle
Salvers, Casters, Cake Baskets, Coasters
Ivory handled Table Cutlery, Fire Irons
Elegantly carved Walnut Dressing Bureau.
Wardrobes, Washstands, French Bedstesd
Handsome Cottage Suites Toilet Sets
Window Shades, ChintZ Curtains
Best Curled- hair and Husk Mattresses
Bolsters and Pillows, Bedding
Hat Rack, Hall Lamp, Oilcloth
Passage and Stair Carpeting, Rods and Eyes
Cooking Stove, Chamber Stoves
Together with good assortment Of Kitchen Uten-
sils.
credit Of two and four months for satisfactorily
MCGUIRE,
nov id Auctioneer.
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Arrival of the Isabel 4

CHARLESTON, Nov. 1.-THE United
States mail steamer Isabel, Captain Rol-
Inns, arrived at this port, this morning.
with advices from Havana to the 9Th, and
Kew West to the 9Th inst.
The political news is generally unim-
portant, although rumors were said to be
current of the discovery at Baracoa of a
conspiracy against the Government. in
which number of troops were implica-
ted.
Mr.. Murray, native of Philadelphia,
was found dead in a street at Havana.
supposed to have died of enlargement of
the heart.
The banks R. H. Gamble, and Lamar
tine; also the schooner Anderson, had
arrived at Key West from New York.
The brig Nancy Plaisted, from Attaka-
pas, for New York, previously reported
ashore, had been discharged of her cargo
of sugar by the wreckers and the vessel
got off. She would be repaired.
The captain and crew were all still
sick of the fever at the Hospital.
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AUCTION SALES,
BY J. c. MA6UIRE, Auttaoneer.


INTENSIVE SALE or IMPROVED AND IN
IL improve Property belonging to the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company in this city.-0h WEB
NEsDAY afternoon, November 23d, at O'Clock. on
the premises, shall sell the following described
Formerly occupied by the Railroad Co~prny for tick
ct offices, freight and car houses, &C. via
Lots and 2, in subdivision Of reservation IL,
fronting so feet on Pennsylvania avenue, at the cor
ner Of 81 street west and running back an average
depth of lis feet to alley, containing 66o square
feet; together with the buildings. insisting of q
thresstory and attic brick dwelling house and large
frame shed building.
Lot Il and part Of lot 16, In reservation L. front
ing SO feet north street. at the corner Of ID at
west, runni' back so feet to alley, containing
:. $40 square feet.
Lots A. p, c, D. ard +, subdivisions of lot 2, in
squsre ga each fronting q feet on Cd street west
running back Isl feet inches &c 10 foot alley, and
containing 40SIis square feet.
Lot +. being subdivisions OF lots and 8. iu square
5il, fronting loo feet Z inches, on I'd street west,
running back &C. fee; 2 inches, containing 90 ooll
square feet, with the building. consisting of sub
staEtal and we'll built fire proof brick warehouse,
about S3 by rs, with heavy stone foundation iron
roof and headings. This building and situation is
admirably slspted for manufacturing purposes large
livery stables, warehouses.
Lois @, IL. X, L. II, and n, subdivision Of lot 4,
in square 574, fronting o5 feet each street and
Indians avenue, running back from 81 to ia feet
to to a l6 foot alley.
Lots 0. p, g, r. and 8, in subdivision of lot L. In
square ga. Fl ing - feet LIST street west, be
tween north B street snd Indiana avenue, running
back 167 feet inches and containing each S,6ii2s
square feet.
The above property IS situated in the heart Of the
city, within few hundred yards of the Capitol
grounds new depot and principal hotels, nd offers
greater inducements for profitable investments than
probably will occur for years.
Autographed plates OF the property may be seen
st the anciJu of the subscriber, at the Offices
of the company In this city and in Baltimore, aud
on the ground at the sale.
TERMS One fourth cash the residue In four equal
payments at 6, L. Is, and "a months: notes bearing
interest, secured by deed of trust the property
By order of the President and Directors Of the Bal
tmore and Ohio Railroad Company.
J.C. MCGUIRE.
GOV I'D Auctioneer.
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GREAT MATCH RUNNING RACE
FOR $500.
OVER COLUMBIAC OURS.


Alexandria county, Ia.
THERE will he match race for $500, over the
l above course, on TUESDAY, November 22d,
1853, at O'Clock precisely. Heats, one mile and
peat.
Y. Suit enters b. z. JOHN GRAHAM
F. NJ. Hall enters .. SANTA ANNA
The above horses thorough bred, aud from
the best stock 10 The country, and great sport may
be expected. The proprietor Of the Offers the
following purses: Q5 per cent. entrance, TIRES or
more entries to make q race)
Purse of SlO0 for Wednesday, Nov. 23d one mile
and repeat.
I Pure of $500 for Thursday, Nov oath, two miles
and rrpest.
Purse of $500 for Friday Nov. 25th, four miles and
repeat
Entries must be made on the Track hy Friday,
November 18th, before u O'Clock.
The proprietor having fenced in the Track and
made other improvements on the place, confidently
assures the public that they will find the best &C.
eommodations for man ard horse.
CYRUS MARTIN,
nov 9-eot 18th Proprietor.
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Mississippi Election.

JACKSON, Mss, Nov. 12.-The Demo-
cratic ticket is elected by from 5000 to
10000 majority. VIM. Barksdale, De-
mocrat, is elected to Congress for the
State at large by heavy majority.
Weight, the regular Democratic nominee.
supposed to be elected over Majors in the
first district. Barry, the regular nomi-
nee over Wilcox, in the second; Single
ton, the regular Democratic nominee over
McClung, Wing, in the third district in
the fourth district, Harris, Democrat,
elected without opposition. The Demo-
crots have made large gains in the Legis-
lature and secured decided majority over
Foote and the Wings.
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$4,000
WORTH OF SEASONABLE DRY GOODS

TO BE RUN OFF AT COST.
m consequence of Mr.. @. w. VERIFY having bust
ness TO sttesd to in the States of Massachusetts,
and New York, which requires his personal stten.
ton, We shall commence, on MONDAY next, No
vember Z, to run of the whole stock at cost, for
cash. There will be no bumbug or mistake about
the matter the ,ChoIe stock must be closed O,e By
the ttdiJ. Of neyt month Persons wi-hing DRY
GOODS at 25 per cent. less than usual prices will
please call and examine cur large stock, as they
will find it complete in every department and nearly
all of the stock new; having been bought during
the last two months.
Our stock consists in part Of
IS pieces Ingram Carpet
80 do Brussels do
do Velvet do
% do Hemp do
10 do Stair do
IS do Floor Oil Cloth, from t, Is feet wide
AS pair Blankets
lilo Marseiles Quilts
rs Alendale do
200 pieces Sheetings
2eO dozen Table Napkins
$50 do Towels
% pieces Table Dsrask
100 do Russia Diaper
50 do Shifting Linen
200 do Calicoes
$50 do NJ de Lame, all qualities
1870 do Parmetta Cloths and Epglish Mourning
IS do Preach Merinos, all colors and shades
100 do and patterns plaid silks
40 do Black Silks, all grades
30 do plain Silks
10 do Closking Cloths, very handsome shades
In Embroideries We have very fine Stock, and very
cheap.
100 Pointed Lace Collars
$50 Embroidered Collars, all STYLES
LIS pairs Lace and Embroidered Undersleeves
SO embroidered Chemizettes
10 dozen embroidered Handkerchiefs
20 do Clear Lawn do
lis do Linen Cambria do
500 shawls, Gong and squsre) Plaid shawls, Cash
mere, long and square, with large stock Of
Grape Shswls
500 dozen Hose and Il Hose for ladies' Gentlemen,
and children.
We would invite the particular attention Of Gen.
tleuen to stock adapted to their uses:
rs dozen English Cotton Il Hose
50 do Merino Il Bosc
loo do very heavy wool { Hose
80 do various styles winter Gloves
IS do superior Neck Ties
Is do Cravat, black and fancy
Is do bundles Undershirts, suited To the season
YERBY, TEBBs 4 YERBY,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and It'll street.
nov tt Miss Dermott's New Building.
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GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC BALL
OF THE
CONTINENTAL GUARDS.
AT JACKSON HALL,
THUR SDAY DAc . N, her 1RS9

THE CONTINENTAL GUARDS respectfully an
i nOunce 10 their military friends. tie public in
general, and the ladies in particular thst they VIII
give one of their POPULAR BALLS on TIL uRSDAY
the lst day of December next, TT Jackson Hail. i5
ing their third Annual Ball. The Committee of Ar
rangcments 30 not deem it necessary to say what
they wi do to make this (what their first and se
cond annual balls werc the most popular ball of the
season. the public well that the Balls of
the Old Continentals are always "done up" in fine
style. They Eay rest assured that expense
pains will be spared to make this ball go off with the
same ccat that has heretofore characterized the balls
of the Continental Guards
AtSh o'clock tho "Guards" will march into the
Saloon with arms and accoutrements, when they
will be carried through dress drill in presence Of
the company.
At Q O'clock the ball will be opened by a Prone
made, Professor Prosperi's Band playing the Cont
mental QuicksteP, composed expressly for the "Con-
tinentals.'
The Committee having charge of the refreshments
will leave nothing undone TO please the tastes Of all
present. Supper can be had at any time between
the hours of IL and 5 o'clock.
The military requested to appear in full uni
form.
No hats or caps will be allowed in the room ex-
eept the military dress caps.
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A RARE CEANCE

I s now Offered to any one wishing to engage in a
i light genteel, and profitable business, already
firmly establishes, and on the increase The price is
$500, which be Gle AIRED during the next SEES
sion OF Congress This is an opportunity seldom met
with, and is worthy the attention Of any gentleman
who wishes to engage in pleasant business where
there is no risk Best of references given, and sill
communications will te strictly confidential. Adj
dr.ss Box Isl, City Post Cfice stating when and
w.ere an interview can he had.
nov l2-d1w
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Temperance Hali-Last evening, the usual services
were performed in this building before an au .ience
no; so large was expected, it having been
nounced that Mr.. A. Hunters advertisement was to
be critically examined The meeting opened with
musical performances by the talented choir. Mr..
Savage then began discourse about pettifogging
lawyers, which he suspended 10 permit Mr.. Gun
ningtam To spea.;. Mr.. G.. devoted much OF his ad
dress to Mr. Hunter, who quietly sitting among
the audience. The remainder of his discourse wa
dcTunc,iion Of The Star, pfoclaiming the latter 10
b. the organ nj the runseer and guilty of malicious
fasehOod, and that his business and that Of his
orators was 10 give tn the community "soundness of
understanding and cearness Of inteIlect" calling
strikes Us, requiring one possess those qualities
before he can inpart them. Aftsr Mr.. c. had con-
cluded, the gentle Mr. savage took the stand and
talked awhile. Among other sensible remarks, he
adopted suggestion, that if the tavens closed
there would be no place to get Items.
Witch Ret"rns.--YesteFday the following cases
were disposed of in the guard house: r. Wilkinson,
disOrderly In market, fine and costs. c. Williams,
cOlorrd, out after hours; do Jno. G. Johnson sor-
derry; do. w. Hines, do: dismissed. Mott, do;
fine and costs. Jos. Snytle, do; dismissed. +.
Lucas, do; fine and costs Jno. Thompson, do; do,
jar Pindcr, do; do. w. Hamilton, colored, do in
market; do Martha Hall, do; drunk and disorderIy;
work house 60 days. Polly jennings colored, va
grant; dismissed. Ormsley, do; do. This morn
ing Polly Jennings. color?d vagrant; work bonse 80
days Mrs. Knight, disorderly do 60 days. John
Jones, cOlored, out after hours; fine and costs.
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WashIncton, nov. sIs53.

DEStMED III >INkSS AGAIN.-Ilavng pur-
IL chssc of MIR +. i. Miller his entire stock of Gro
oeres the subscriber respectfully to his
former patrons and citizens generally that he has
commenced merchandising at his old established
stand, corner of 'th and streets, occupied by him
for the last five years
Thankful for thu liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to me, should Re glad TO have the honor of
serving my former customers and others. assuring
them that courtesy, promptitudo, and fair dealing
shall characterize my every effort 10 please all and
win their regards. and by adding to this constant
AMI well selected stock of fresh FAMILY GROCER
les, procured from the bet Northern markets and
sold NJ inducing and uniform prices hope by dill
gent attention 10 business tn merit a share of the
public patronage JOHN IL JOHNSON,
Grocer, corner f 1th sud Il ctreets,
nov Palm OppNsitc General Post Office
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Race Against Time.

New YORK, Nov. l3.-C. Coster's bay
gelding won the purse yesterday of $1,000
in a match against time. One hundred
miles were to be performed in nine hours,
and he did it in s hours, IS minutes and
So seconds.