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The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-12-31

Dun I1sr.--Wc are not disposed to boast,
but fer the benefit Of those seeking a good
advertising medium, we say the Ledger has
the largest local list Of ar y paper in the State.
What we mean by local, IL within the bust.
ness distance of cur city.--Sdn .Antonio
Ledger.
We don't know anything about your list,
friend, bat If you will take into consideration
the population of San Antonio and Gonzales,
and the time the two papers have been in ex.
'stence, We will wager an oyster supper that
we can beat you two to one. This banter is
open to any other journal in Western Texas
upon tho same terms. What say you, gentle.
mcnP
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.fDDLERY

WUUD
Paies, Buckets, Trays, Rolling Pins, Axe handles.
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D.. wins,

u. Willis,
"OULD most respectfully beg leave to call
the attention Of his friends and customers,
embrace this opportunity Of informing them that he
viii CON1XNUE BUSINESS AZ TIE OLD
STAND, where he wiiikeep constantly on hand =
Regular supply of Goods,
SUITED TO THE MARKET,
consisting In part Of
Osnnburgs,
Doipcstics, Tsckings,
Cottonades, brown 4 bleachcd
Linens, Cassimcrcs, flannels, Prints,
Printed, White 4 Embroidered Muslins 4
Lawns, Black and Fancy Silks, Tissues and BE-
reyes, Ginghams, cotton and linen Drilings, Hosiery,
Gloves, Wells, wrought Collars and Sleeves.
READY MADE CLO7nLNG,
for winter wear, of every variety Of style and pat
tern. -
HATS.
A large and varied assortment.
BOOTs & SHOES.
Ladies' Silk and Lasting Caters, Jenny Limbs,
Bloomers, Kid Slippers, Walking Shoes, Children
and Misses Shoes assorted, Gents. Cloth Lasting L.
Kid Caters, Pumps, Slippers, Boots Of every kind.
XdRDIYIRE.
blacksmith, Bench and Farming Tools, Fioughs,
Augcrs, Traces, Log Chains, Axes, Broadaxes, and
a large assortment of Nails, Locks, I.atchcs, Hin.
ges, &c.
YzNWARE.
Buckets, Pans, Dippers, Straincrs, Lard Cans,
Sprinklcts, DC.
WOOD WARE
Pales, Buckets, Trays, Rolling Pins, Axe handles.
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Nte FsEs@-A Ssay t~ses \ ,e t% aaueA
t'slststsA y Ssasasy 1884 - ussszS
1an 7 ilst aNa $ ~ iaraese :, - ~
M fssx
The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-12-31

Buckets, Pans, Dippers, Straincr, Lard Cans
snrinllc,s he
The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1853-12-31
READY MADE cLO7XLNG,
Or winter wear, Of every variety Of style and pat
BOOT,S n SUOES
XIRDlpIRE.

blacksmith, Bench and Farming Tools, Pioughs,
Augcrs, Traces, Log Chains, Axes, Broadaxcs, and
a large assortment of Nails, Locks, I.atchcs, Hin
ges, DC.
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But few more hours renaln Of ths pres
Esnt truly evsntfnl year, q year which wRl long
be rcmem6ered as ono Of unussiai anA unex-
pccted affection to The whole South. A plague,
quick, general and fatal, ~ ever afflicted the
world, has thrown It's giant shadow across the
length and breadth Of our land Of sunshine
and flowers, spreading terrier snd dcsolstion,
and marking for his victims thousands of our
oravest and faircst. strength, beauty, gentle.
ness, were no defence. Bads, which In carly
summer were tendcrly cherished by gentle
hands, shed their last leaves over the graves
where those hands were mcckly folded in the
sleep which knows no waking. Bridal gar.
mcnts have been changed for The widows
weeds. Glecfnl children, who with all the
cxubcrant happiness Of their age and nature,
wished . HAPPY new year. to aifcctionate pa.
rents, brothers and sisters, now wipe away the
orphans tear and know no protection save the
God Of tho fasherlcss. Truly, the retrospect
Is sad In this respect, but even to his dark
picture there is q bright side. As q nation We
have been blessed with profound peace, while
far over the stormy ocean tho trump Of war is
sounding and two mighty nations are striving
for the mastery In q struggle which is shaking
Europe to its centre In our happy country
tho husbandman is reaping the reward Of
his honest toll in abundant harvcsts; the
merchant secs his richly ~ffcighted ship come
in port laden with the costly cargoes of east.
ern lands; science is opening new fields of
enterprise, and a spirit Of indomitable energy
characterize us as a people. The past Is sad, but
so far rs human eyes can see, the future Is glo.
rious indeed. May the end of the new year
which will dawn on us tomorrow, find Amer
lea Ms proudly md peacefully happy as she is
now and may we all rs individuals and rs
citizens greet tho coming year with "hearts
resolved and hands prepared" To perform the
duties which lie before us. Thus with all
Kindness we wish our friends and patrons n
happy new year.
The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-09-28
d. M. SOMERVTELE
Bargains, Bargains,

TTyHE stock of goods in STAcEY's well known
II Fancy Store, Cleveland has, has been as
signed for the benefit of creditors. have accept
ed the trust of closing the concern. and have re-
moved the stock remaining unsold, to my Book
Stare in Ravenna.
The stock consists of good assortment fJe,oezry
very large assortment of Ierfumery and toilet
articles, Shawls, Combs. Dress Ribbons. Dress
Buttons. Satchels. Violins, Guitars, Bows, large
assortment of strings, sheet music, ard great va
riety of Fancy Goods too numerous to mention.
Most of the articles are such as do not keep
and do not intend to keep sale at my Store, and
hence it is desirable to clear out this stock soon
as possible. am instructed to sell, positively at
New York prices, without adding the cost of trans
portatiol, in order to close the concern speedily.
AS these instructions will be strictly adhered to-,
this presents opportunity to obtain useful
and desirable articles at cheap rate.
I would invite the attention of Pedlars and coun-
try Merchants to the large and elegant stock OF
perfumery and other articles which can here be
attained cheapear and better than they get
them in New Nork.
Call at Halls Book Store and examine these
articles L. w. HALL, Assignee.
Ravenna, April 11th, 1858.
Sentinel and u hig please copy.
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VIM. Frazer.
Dsaler in Foreign and Domestic Hardvare
Opposite the Bank, Rarenna.

CuTLERy.-Desert, dinner. carving, skiving ana
atcher knives.
PocKET CUTLERY and saddlers silk.
SPdoNs-ATea table and basng spoons.
Sciss5fss shears and thimbies.
3. CoUsTER ScALEs-Steel yards, spring balances and
) adjusted weight. --.,ss-- #.-=. s7
- WYKE Cr oTH, assorted and sand riddles.
Mubxv MtLE SAWS, Worrall & Co.'s manufacture,
Sash Saws.
TCRoss Cuff lemons. hand and wood saws.
BROAD AXES choppng axes and axe-haichets
DRAW SLAVES, framing and frmer chIsels.
ADzEs and plane irons. =
HoILow and carpenters uugers bias braces and gim-
lefess t-4 - =
: FILEs.-hil Aaf halfround rat tail. horse raspsant
taper files.
WHrTE and mineral knob door locks and door han
dies.
NAtts-Acomplete stock of cut wrought and finish
Z ing nails. s-
PAINr and coffee mills. s.,s -
TAmoRs G GExsE aud smoothing irons
CRew BARS, mattocks, grubbing hoes and stone ham,
iaersi . 80 egz5aEz
CHAINs-Log, trace and halter chains:
:. tWHIPs AND LAsHEs.
FLY NETs-Linnen, cotton, and worsed. ,
SADDLERY.-The most extensive stock ever ohered
In this Market including recent Improvements Also
great variety of goods not usually kept IN hardware
Embellishments -r
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NE BOOKS.

UNcbE TOMS CABIN-Paper and cloth binding.
GIDpINes SPEECHES, a new aud beautiful Vol
ame with Portrait, just published.
PgLTE's' 'PHYsIcTAN--Latest edition with val
uable improvements.
SHADY SIDE--or scenes in the life of Country
fastor' very attractive and popular Book.
S KEYiTo UNCLE TOMS CABrN-Bound in cloth
and IN paper covers. Uncle TOMS Cabin and Key
bound in one volume.
Pocket Maps OF Western States, o. 8. States
and of Ohio.
New Books constantly arriving. Call and ex.
anime them at HALLS Book STORE
- May II. 1853.
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Boots, Shoes and Leather.

NF you want a first rate article Of boots and
Shoes call at Gillis q. Durham's Immediately
east of the late Ere in Ravenna. who huve made
rangements to keep hand at all tunes, large and
General assortmentof home manufactured and eastern
aae boots and Shoes which they will sell at the low
est figure for cash ready pay.
They will continue to keep on hand the best quality
of sole leather upper leather and calf skim
nings pegs, lasts and most kinds of shoe findings,
which they will sell at small advance on cost for
prompt pay.
: u Give us o call and see for yourselves.
- GILLIS & DURHAM.
,Ravenna May, 1853.
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TO TIE FASHIONABLE.
Labor Saving Machine.

FEYHE Subscriber having purchased SUPDs
d. GIDR plAITlG3G MAJ GllIIlilG0 wish
to inform the public generally that he is prepared to
plane Tongue and Flooring to order short
tee: also dress any thickness both sides
under fourteen inches Wide at much less rate than it
be done for ly hand. All who wish to cave money will
do well to bring their lumber in and get it done by
chine. All work will be done in woikmanlke manner
E3- Please give him call, Messrs Hitchcock &c NJ
Cun's steam works few rods south of the Court
House. GEORGE MELWAIN.
Ravenna, July 9th, 1853. 1227-1y
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LYONS KATHAIRON,

, For Preserving, Restoring and Beautifying
ssss ksse zsft8ss the Hair,
saS Giving It soft and curling appearance of the
most delightful character.
yHE astonishing of this unequalled prepara-
ton is without precedent in the history OF the Ma
rid Medcu. But this is not strange For its effect was
certain; 80 :.
GRAY AND BALD HEADS,
of many years standing with regeneFated hair in
their places and amazed the most ncreduous. Hear
out Of many thousands;
aThe Kaharon has fully restored my hair after bald
ness Of 10 years. A.JAY GoURTRIGHT'
Nor was this ALL From the very first it secured the IA
or Of the ladies' Their and luxuriant curs and
glossy hair and trains of admirers N mark this. -Z
soon made evident who used the Katharon Physicians
and clerqymen; men and children, proclaim its
beneficial effects and the press heraded its ncontested
its incontesble yrtueso every Of the world ETen
the famous uncle Ned, -
aWho had no hair on the top of his head"
Is said to have ceased his lamentations since the introduce
ton of the Kathairon. 1t not alone as a
TOILET ARTICLE,
for eradcating dandru Identifying the hair preventing
gained its enyiable reputation; but it also found
certain cure for Nervous Headache. and all eutaneou
Diseases such Salt Rheum, Eryspeas, Pmples Itch
Flesh Wounds, &c. -.
This Invaluable article is sold by all Druggists and Mer
chants throughout North and South America, Europe
and the islands of the large handsome bottles
the remarkably low price of 25 cents
Sold to the trade at liberal discount but commissioned
in no instance. ga -el-s
D. S. BARNES, Proprietor
l6i Broadway, N. Y:
TO whom all letters should be addressed l233-3n
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pammrp,hneo Rade0Papmpoe
THE best andflargest assortment Of Pamphlet
Literature, entertaining and dunoxcephenable IN tone
and influence embracing works from the pen of T. S.
Arthur Mfsi Grey, Miss Pickering. Mrs. Gore; Mrs
5prat Charles Lever and other distinguished writer's
ever offered in this market, may be found at
Oct--2z Halls BOOK SToRH.
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DG D1 0 S { 8 !
DIR. B. 7, SPELMAN

w OULD announce to the people of Rarenna and
w its v;ciniy, that he has located permanently in
tins place, where he will always hold himself in readl-
to attend every call in his professional line In
addition to the insertion of artificial teeth, plugging
&c, particular attention will be paid the diseases
of the mauth and gums, branch of The profession
usually neglected.
Dr. s. possession of all the Improvements which
give the Boston Dentists the preference those
of any other city the unon and manufacturing his
own mineral teeth their improved plan, he can
dispense with the CLASSY and ghasty appearance COM
proclaim teeth. Owing to the absorption which
always takes place when the of the natural teeth
moved is necessary to make of teeth that
much long than the natural organs that
when the common teeth used. instead of being
ornament they often dis6gure the mouth: will the
the old fashioned gum teeth, obviae the difficulty
But the removes every objection, and
though they composed of the materials they
constructed to be much serviceablc and
durable and in of accident they be repaired
with less than half the expense incurred in the repairs
of the old kind There are verymany advantages
sulng from these Improvements, which cannot be set
forth in notice brief Those interested there
fore invited call his office and DIR. s. will be glad
explain the advantages of this the old plan,
plan which he practiced for years before he receiv
ed the Improvements. References will be gwen TO
persons in this vicinity wearing teeth inserted by
him, and to individual in this village who has an
entire set in both jaws.
Office in Seymour's Block the Post Office.
Ravenna, May 9th, 1851. -....
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u. He WILT T,S

& I PRES MALL blNE.
THREE TZMES,A WEEK BETWEEN HIRAM
AND RA VIENNA. ..5- -5 z.
%SAsn THE undersigned will run a hack
A@ for passengers, three times week
between Hiram and Rav+nna. Passing through
GarrettsviIle. Freedom and Shalersyilie
Leaves Hiram, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays, at O'Clock A. NJ. E...s.s...s
Leaves Garrettsville at O'Clock A. NJ, and mr.
riyes at Ravenua at II O'Clock A. NJ. in time for
the Pittsburgh Train of Cars.
s --.. ar7.sz RETURNING,
Leaves Ravenna same day at 3 O'Clock P. M. and
arrive at Garrettsville at O'Clock P. ID. and ar
rives at Hiram at O'Clock 2. NJ
u He will also carry passengers to any point
off from the regular route, which they may desire
to reach, at reasonable rates.
~ FARE FROM HIRAM TO RAVEN
MA FIFTY CENTS. -a f..
Hiram, March 8. 1853. j. HEWITT.
N. B.-After April 1st. Hewitt's Express will
run daily.
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JOHN II. HALE.
A beautiful Portrait of the candidate of the
Free Soil Party, for only 25 cents from Daguerre
otype which the Hon. gentleman says is the best likeness
of him yet taken. Every true Free soier should have
copy of this magnificent engraving to adorn the walls of
his paror We have put the price so low that ALL both
high and low, rich and poor. can have copy.
Thus speak the Publishers in introducing this Portrait
o the notice of the Public.
For sale at HALLS BOOK STORE.
RaYenna, Noy 16, 1853.
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AGENCY OF DR.. s. FIFcH's
Celebrated Medicines,

Used by him with such distinguished success in the
u cure of Coughs, Consumption, Catarrh, Asthma,
Heart Diseases, Dyspepsia, Gonorrhea, Piles, Female
Complaints &c. Also, DIR. s. Fitch's Abdominal sup
porters Shoulder Braces Inhaing Tubes aud Lectures
on Consumption and the art of Preserving life and
health to old age &c., @ M
b RODOLPHUS BARD has been appointed agent
for the sale of the above goods and will keepthem
stanty hand at his residence in Brmeld only agent
for Portage County, Ohio.
n or DIR. Fteh's .sGude Book to invalids, and direc-
tions for promoting health and instructions 10 mothers
IN the management of children" may be had gratut
ously by calling for it at his residence above. Ar
extremely valuable book. r.. BARD.
Brmfeld, Jan. s, 1852. .s.- ll9e
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NEW SPRING GOODSi
AT
Campbe bellSpO {.

W E again call the attention of the public
~ to our new goods, every variety OF which may
~ Give us coll and we VIII endeavor to give sat-
: NJ b. We trust no more Cesh md pro,,co =, II,
buy goods cheap W."
Camrbellsrori, May II, 1853
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New SASH and rBrintl FACTORY.

yNHHE subscribers having purchased the most appr owed
IL Sash and Blind Machine, Jesse Leayens pat cnt,
viii make to order pine window sash and blinds at hort
notice The style of the work is entirely new, being
what called the Frank SASH which for neatness and
strength cannot be surpassed. All wishing to pu eiase
the above articles will please call and examine before
chasing elsewhere at the New Steam Factory of Hitch
cock g. McClnn, few rods south of the Court House,
Gg- Sash of various sizes kept constantly on hand
share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
BROWN g. TRACY.
Ravenna June 1Sth 1858. I225-1y
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For the Spring Trade.
GROCERIES AND PRVESIONS AT
WOLESALE AND RETAIL,

WOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE Subscribers respectfully invite the atten-
| tion of Merchants throughout the county of
Portage, and the trade generally their stock of
Groc cries kept constantly hand and TO which large
additions are daily made Our stock comprises every
Thing usually kept in Groceries and provision establish
m ens, which we prepared TO sell as low as any
house in the county. Being workmen ourselves we
iefy competition.
Feeling greaifu 10 our friends for their liberal pat
rona0e extended to u.s. we assure them that Of
fer them greater inducements this season than before
- The following comprises portion oil our stock:
COFFEE.
Rio and Iaguara, Cuba and Old Government Java.
SUGAR, MoLAssEs AND SYRUP.
NO.&P r. Sugar, Double refined loaf sugar;
GranuIated do New Orleans Molasses;
Powdered do Cardenas do
Crushed do Green StIarts syrup:
Cloves, Nutmegs, Ginger. Marco, Box Mustard, Can
Mustard, Pepper sauce, Cassa, Ground pepper spice
and cinnamon.
Boxes NJ raisins, Almonds Iiquorice,
do Layer do Brazil nuts. Olive oil,
do Cluster do Filberts, Cocoa NUS
Seedless do English wainuts Pea nuts,
Boxes and drums figs; Lemons and Oranges.
TEAS.
Young hyson, Gunpowder, Imperial, Old hyson Black
Goldfish, Mackerel, White fish, Trout, Pickerel,
}rH No and scaled herring IS
~s 5s- ,~- ropAccoEs.
Kentucky six twist, Tin foil fine cut,
Sweet cavendsh 1 and 4 lib papers smoking
Baltimore spun, Warwick & Bryan's can;
general assortment of fine Spanis! half s Segars
Cut chewing, Snuff, &c
| SOAP CANDLES
| Fancy shaving soap, No. Washing Soap,
| Bar do do AdImantine do
Burwells chem. washing do, While bar do
Sperm candles, Starine candles,
Starr do -- 1allow DO ~
Linseed, Sperm, Lard, Sweet.
D - y sUNDRIEs.
| Bed cords, Cream tartar; Matches
| Painted pals, Sup. car. seda Powder,
| Tubs Sal soda, Candies
| British lutre Tartaric acid. Saleratus,
| Copperas & Alum, Whiting & putty, Starch
Chalk and rosin, Flour sulphur, English split pea
Tar, Nader, Ottar, Osnge orange seet
C andle wick Salt petre, for hedges
Wrapping twine, Batting Toys wallets
Coidage Indi: o. Spruce gum Snur boxes,
Pickles sarddes, Blacking, Steel pens,
Tapioca, Glass ware, Lead pencils,
| Maccaroni Stone ware, Slaes
Rice -four, Raper and ink, Slate pencils,
Baskets .5i Brooms, Mop handles,
Whip asl,es, Lime, Faucets
PROVISIONS.
Flour, Hams and shoulders, Rice,
Buckwheat do. Pork, Crackers
Corn meal, Fish, Pickles,
Potatoes, Batter, Onons,
Vinegar, Tu-nips, Beets,
| Beans Peas Tongues
Bried beef Corned beef Maple mrlasse:
Lard, es.. Cheese, Honey, do sugar.
We shall keep assortment fresh and full through
out the and solicit examination from any on
s disposed TO purchase.
N. Cash paid for all kinds of country produces
or taken in exchange for goods, at rates which will
$ INV. SMITH & Co.
Ravenna, April ], 1858.
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LAW NOTICE.

EMILY JAMES win take notice that on the 18th day
Ia of July A. d. 1858, Amos James her husband fled
against her the Court of Common Pleas of Portage
county, Ohio, petition for divorce alleging for
fraud in the marriage contract, gross neglect of Duty
and adultery with Francis Eldred the part and
behalf fsaid Emily, and that said cause will be for
hearing at the next term of said court.
RANNEY & TAYLOR, Atty's for Pet.
p Ravenna, July 18th, 1853 I229-6w
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EENRUNKS VALlSES g. CARPET BAGS.
Il A large supply just received at the Eagle cloth
ing Store sale cheaper han can be bought else.
where in the county call and see them.
CHA'S. GREENFIELDER.
Apr,l % 1893
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II EN M PER CE.

& EN- ATOR'S SON or the Maine Law last
~ Refuge by Meta V;etotia Fn,,et This is most
ma heent book and is dirg an immense amount of
sood II coe,nns many powerful arg umenIs for the
name Law and as that subject now before the peo-
pie, this work should bs circulated Townsf lbs, Lii
bares school districts and n, dnas can be furnish
ed with this book al the lowest by the single cppy
or dozen at HA,I,S Roop 80 Ps
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STOCK FOWLS.

ESox & WILLIAMSON offer for sale few pairs of
h EARLY CHICKS of the Buff, Red and Black
Shanghai which they think second to in the
country in point of weight and beauty of pumage. All
those who desous of securing good stock birds
requested to call and examine stock it of great
importance to all who engaged securing stock Of
any kind to be and get good Stock for such will
the best as the experience OF all goes TO show.
We would also add that these fowls will only be sold
condition that they shall be exhibited competitors
for premiums at either the State or County Fairs during
the present year.
- Ravenna, July 2Gth, 1863 I230-3m
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NIEW BOOKSn-Narrarive Of -soIoI

NEW BOOKSM-Nafrarive OF Solomon
lN Northup-tweve years slave. eitiz en- Of New
York, Kidnapped in Washington city in and rescued
in 1853 from cotton plantation Red river in Louis
lana The of the deepest interest being
statement of facts which actually occurred during the
twelve years OF poor Northups eslasemet Facts pace
the acursed institution in position than work of
fctition can The narrative is for sale at.
fs,stsl - HALL,s Book SroRE,
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PTrMHS.
JOHN p. HALE.

TIIAIN pumps " ith all the izings Also iron
" pumps with revolving tops and lead pipe attached
& G., for sale MT RawsnSs