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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
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down one cent lnoge thln 81 ou teall think
under the eircuuast tAnces, yau onRht TO
pay when you are able. al for g hiSh you.
are now willing 20 give ne our nose OF
hand. You Nill recolleet that j told YOU.
when yoa applied for the lhoI1e, that i did
mol wish g let him 90.
Nelson gaVO my father grateful Look.
and asssntsd TO all he said About dcs
zen OF our ioke-loving neighbora were
witnessing the scene With great apparent
solsmnity. Two slips Of paper = are pro-
cured; my father marked on one. and
after much hesitation Beers wrote ON the
other.
"Well let ns see what you have m6rk-
ed, J" said nay father.
suppois yoa uill think il too low. I,
replied Beers. handing my fAther the slip
ofpaper.
'' Only three hundred and sevensystvs.
dollars II exclaimed nay father. rsading
the paper. :" Well, there isa pretty spe-
cimen Of gratitude for you l'''
Nelson looked humblsd aud could,
not muster courage enough to ash my Ia
ther what he had marked.
Finally, one Of our neighbors asked my
father to shov hil paper. He did so.--s
He had marked /" sir and quarter esntsg'1
Our neighbor read il aloud. and . roar
of laughter SasHsd which fairly lined
Besra to his feet. It vas aometime be-
fore he could comprehend the Joke, and
when he became fully aware that no harm
was done, he vas the hAppieat fellow I
ever remember seeing.
By thunder l'' said he. GIVE got .
dollar and thirLV.RayAbs aud a half ahnla
and darned If don't treat that out as flee
as air l was never scared so bad in all
my lifs."
Nelson stood treat for the company.
and yet, having half his money LEFT on
hand. he trudged home happier, il not
wiser man.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-10-18
CLARKsBURG, WEDNESDAY,, ooToBER 18th, 1854.

than ever when he received this precious
evidence of her devotion to him both in
storm and sunshine. We may add, that
fortune soon again smiled upon the young
physician, and that he subsequently, re-
turned to the north to we'd the sweet girl
he loved, and who had loved him with
such undying affection. Reader, this is
all true. Young ladies who read the BIZ
BILE as closely as the heroine of this Incl
dent seems to have done, are pretty sure
to make good sweethearts, and better
wives
The Empire County argus., 1854-01-14
Quartz Rock Jewelry

ID rival of celebrated Lapidus drt engaged espec-
ally in the east for them The machinery for this exqus-
te branch Of their business is of the improved and
perfect description, being ordered to their establishment
here without any regard to cost They able
cut and test all kinds of precious stones and gems lon
therefore, need the curious treasures of soil and
mines remain uncgarded and undcvcloped Quartz rock
mixed with gold when cut and polished makes the most
beautiful and unique style of jewclry.
itAg@ pms, struts, ScaS heddS. coat buttons and
hundred different things, be manufactured from
that for beauty of design and ecgance of finish would be
highly appreciated IN the eastern states rendering them
above all other souvenirs most superior for home presents
Call and see them BARRETT n SIIER WOOD.
Argenti's Building, Montgomery street, one door from
Commercial street. San Francisco.
n. B.-Orders sent by express punctually attended to-
Quartz mixed with gold suitable for cutting, purchased
from one to FIVE hundred per cent above the gold value
December 3D., 1853. 3 3n
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wholesale Clothing Store.

Lo,rer side Battery, brccn Clay q Washington aS, s. f.
raNIlE subscribers this day opening largo and dcsir-
a able stock of Newmade clothing (from the celebrated
manufactory of Messrs Ilanford n Bro,) which
Offering cash buyers at the very lowest market rates
The line consists of everything usually found in first class
obbng houses, all neatly cut and trimmed and thoroughly
made, and sold under guarantee.
We also showing up line of Boots AMI Shoes adapt
ed to the city and interior markets which invite in
specOn Buyers of clothing and boots will find it to their
advantage to take look through before laying
their bills assortment is large, style of goods
prime 3ld We are bound TO sell cheap.
VEASEY & co.
B-A superior line Of furnishing goods always on
hand. sept 80, 1888. n22ml$h
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Upward aud Onward
WILSON'S EXCHANGE.

Opposite the American Th"atie and Custom
House, Sansonsc Stltet. sam fraHSi>co.
IN HE above Excelsior Establishments which i- fire
proof and five stories high. (eng the only five story
house the Pacic) j. finished and sllcnddly fur
nished throughout. Although it contains one hundred and
seventeen large with facilities to accommodate two
hundred lolgerSch ha, been the rush of customers
the Exchange since its complexion, that the poWieors
have been induced lease halt Of the fire proof block Just
erected by Lieut. Maynard, and adjoining the Exchange
This will add seventeen large apartments, and afford those
facilities which the increase of trade requires. Our pres
cnt Bar will. in a few day, be rcmoycdto the first floor in
the Maynard block door north Of where the Bar is
present.
No pains money Will be spared orcndcr the Exchange
the Excelsior Hotel of the public and keep pace with the
rapid growth ard improy o o'r wonderful city and
state
With the above Inducements. the Exchange is confident
ly offered to the mliion deserving their patronage
and although not disposed to be IUl-dy and trumpet
praise abroad cur hearty thanks chcctuy ten
dered to the thousands that have bestowed upon
alike their fvors and money. Not unminu of the form
cr. shall duly appreciate tie latter and recprocate in
future. in times past the smiles Of our old customers and
greet with pleasure oncs-who probably will
pose the largest portion Of the world.
San Francisco, Nov. 70. Bin
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Pants Onlvl At Wholesale

VA take this method to announce buyers the kind
w OF goods we exclusively deal in, viz: mems panta-
i3o ana to get at the point at once, respectfully solicit
the trade OF AL cash operators. We are importing and
have In store for this falls business the largest stock of
pants without any exception opened up6n the Pacific
coast as all are bound to admit who will take the troubc
TO look through and we propose to sell them for cash at
very low figures The line comprises every known fabric
from the finest doeShn to the cheapest kcrscy all well
made cut and trimmed in the moS fashionable and sub
atan manner Our round Of satinets we would in narc
uar call attention to We are located at our old stond
the corner of Sacramento and Ledcsdor streets
the Nicaragua and Pacific mail steamship offices where
for three years past, have been regular dealers in coth
ing and boots, but from this date forward in pants onlv
FRENCH x RtGGLES
BRICK store, corner of Sacramento and Ledesdorf SITS
san francisco, Oct 6, lS53-n24mISzh
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FITZGERALD & Co..
Itnnor.crs and Dealers in

IiElllOrtcTs ana T2Na1cTs IN
HiRDUiRE. -IGRICtLILRiL TOOLS &C.
"a O. 100 Battery Street, San Francisco keep CONSTANT
~ ly on hand
TOCLS-Hacksmith Carpenters, Millwrigh's, Ma
ehinists, Wheelwright's, NasonS, Miners, Coopers,
Sallnakcrs. Timers, Saddlers Shocmakcrs and all
kinds Of edge tools.
lIETALS.-llorsc, Wrought. Cut and Copper Nails ;
Spikes and Bolts; Sheet Copper Brass, Lead, Tin and
Zine; Lead Pipe and solder
-1GRICULTtRAL LNPLENE-NTS.-Pl Ok
lokes. and Bows, Chains Cradles, Sythe Snaths Ralcs
Forks Spades, Shovels Hoes Field and Garden Tools
Of every description.
HARDE[AhE-Tablea and Pocket Cutlery. Tea and
SnIe sable p2oH G LEA l"y @ 81 Hollow Ware
house furnishing goods
English and American Boxes and Springs american
Locks and Iarlcs. Nc., Ne.
Rs- 1gents for lerrng's Salonandcr Safes and Mar
beizcd IRON No 100, Battery street, San Francisco.
nov l9--lf
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GREAT MYSTERY
WAR! WAR;! WAR!!i
w Onderful Changes
General Pierce Recalled from the East!

w OlluCllttl Nlldll1cS
IN the i'my and he Organization cf Troops at the Seat
Of IFar,
M all the extensive improvements yet made at the
~ world renowned FOI' NTAIN HEAD that initiated
this 2lh day of November, 1853 will prove the most
gratifying to the toing thousands daily visiting there
For particulars the public referred to the Bills of Fare
which the world arc challenged to compete with.
The superscripon of this advertisement is given as it is
because our enargemens our extensions our Branches
and our hnal success have been mystery all outsiders
and know that this last improvement and reduction in
pric create more astonishmen than all the put
gether. Our arrangements with the Farmer, the Butcher
ard the Dairyman such will hereafter enable us to
f. every Cne at price nearly oNE-HALF LESS than any
other Establishment in the State And then in the Cu
nary Department. the preparation of cdiblcs leave
all to judge for MISUNDERSTANDING that have now
the best cooks in the Stats-lnclligent, Sober Idtsr
and Competent And. n still further guaranty that
proper attention. agreeable to wishes shall be extended
TO all our patrons, here take occasion say that hay
ing recalled our Agent, Col PIERCE, from New York. he
occupies lis old stand at the FOUNTAIN HEAD On his
turn to this city the title of Brcra General ofthe Fountain
Head Division OF Troops was conferred upon him
count his eminent services as Colonel of the Armybs
faithful discharge of duties while absent and his unweareid
attention to business while absent in 81 when we
removed with family to dwell in this beautiful land
The public will bear i'll mind that CRACKER BAKERY
turning out good crackers than all the rest of
the Bakers in the State put together which furnished
to customers at less price than the inferior article With
Manufacory is in full tide Of operation, turning out the
choicest IF every thing in that line. And finally men aud
bretheren and children wish you and the whole
world understand distinctly there is nothing in the way
of Substantial Lcsng Deicae LureS, for the health
full qualification of the appetite, but can be found
the other Of our popular estabshments-thc Fountain
Head, Long Wharf and Clay street, Branch corner of
Montgomery and Washington streets.
As the entire world intend celebrating the approaching
Holiday, we feel it incumbent to make it known
where such articles as would add to their enjoyment may
be had
JVLNNS FOUNTALN UEdD
l7S and $50 Long Wharf through Clay street between
Sansome and Battery, San Francisco
WINS BRANCH
Corner Of Wellington and Montgomery streets
NJ. l.. WiNN,
Comn.a IL rim Chief of the Forces at the
dee 3-3 3m Fountain Head and Branch
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Benicia Female Seminary.

TENIIE second year of this institution will commence on
a Monday, LIST of August, which day the exercises
and duties of the school will be resumed 1t is the deter
mnaOn of the trustees to advance the already high re
tation OF this seminary; and effort will be spared 10 rem
der worthy of patronage. Faithful and efficient teachers
have been provided and every attention will be given TO
the proper education and moral training of the pupils The
year is divided into two sessions, of FIVE calendar months
each.
Board and tuition per session offs months 5000
Washing per dozen, $50
Day scholars, per IN
ocal and instrumental music ................ 10
spanish, French. Drawing etc. each ......... 20
Applications for admission should be made to Edward
Crocker, ESQ Treasurer to Saml G. Grey Secretary
5. WOODBRIDGE, JR..
julyl6nl2ml President Board Of r yStscs
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Smr frantisto advertisements.
Boiler Making by Steam.

At Donahue's Onion Hon IorkS, Mission FIRST Sfs
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
vHyE undersigned having recently imported and erected
q an improved steam rvctng machine, and IN other
ways increased his facilities for making boilers co!Sc
ouenly enabled to materially reduce Che cost of the same
and cculy invites the attention Of those
Gang mucy, sash and circular saw mill irons ana an oh
er descriptions Of machinery together with castings oi IRON
ing backsmthng. turning and finishing executed with
Dispatch Also steam engines constantly on hand for sale
also circunr saws and full assortment Of engineers ind
;ra. oct5n3Sm3smr JAMES DONAHUE.
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Tobacco Tobacco !! Tobacco!!!

q THOMAS grape; !. Thomas Il : nectar;
- {. Wor rham'S square and compass
]. Thomas lr.S diad,m pounds;
+. Thomas .Ir.'S FL Dorado, do;
G.. Jamisor y Sons;
G. Woythcn's cornuco1ia;
Twin sisters, in fancy boxes;
Chess players do do;
p in Il diamond. VIM. Myers;
Saunders Indian Queen;
Crcancr's sun J. VI. JackSon's;
Shcinrd'S tws,. pressed and uprcssed
J. Thomas lrs diu,cm twist;
J. Thomas Ir.S virgin;
Watson, grape fine cut, in tin foil cans y pa'rs;
WatsonS virgin, do do do
Watso>> grape. fine cut in ib cans, smoking.
Matches in woodboNe+, clay pipes, etc. for sale ny
JAMES PATRICK.
Battery STREET 81 dor from Pacific, :. f, n2mlSm Xz
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WlN\'S FOUNTAIN HEAD.


The Fountain Head, The Fountain Head
VIM, Fountain is the place,
here Old and young, the crave and gay,
Join in life cheerful race
They with accord are rushing by,
And for the Fountain haste,
Their Breakfast. Dinner, Snpper too,
Are always to their taste
lis there they find the choicest meals,
Cur market Ger affords,
Served up in latest style that's known,
All smoking the boards.
Steaks and Stews and vegetables rare,
And butter, sweet l. cream;
Rolls. doughnuts. cakes and fresh fruit pies,
Well fit for England's Queen.
The coffee too 50 clear and hot
Prepared Of lava best.
Served up with cream and sugar white
Is drank with hearty zest.
Wnn's Fountain Lead hath ,iands choice
Al that Is and good
None can surrass its ample store
Nor lich and var; "nrl
This fact robust Aldermen
Do every day attest.
That at Wins Fountain Head and Branch
They're always sued best.
Then old and Young both grave and sov,
Let's for the Fountain aim,
The Fountain Head The Fountain Head!
And choicest meals obtain.
Respectfully dedicated to the eating public Of Caforniu
N general, and San Francisco in particular, by
Nt-rN
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MEMS PAHTALOoNs---pANTs ONr.Y,L
Notice to Miners.

SAN FRANCISCO ASSAY OFFICE AND MINERS SAVINGS BAyK
Montgomoy So, No l03, m DR.. Niatalra Fire Proof
B"ad'ng, ncat doog 20 Adaus 8. Co.'s Express.
DR. A. S. WRIGHT AGENT.
this Office every attention will be given to the melt
IA ing and asayng of gold dust and other minerals and
IN all case the interest Of the mer will be guarded bv
thoroughly testing mis- gold previous melting so as to
secure him against loss Also, the very highest price will
the better security and accommodation Of the miner gold
dust viii be received on special deposit free of charge and
all money lett on deposit Tor short terms will bear an inter
days over, and half per cent month will be al
lowed. " " "
bars and assayed at Il nours notice Rich quartz snc
mems valued gratis. P01'
San Francisco. December 81 1853 3,,
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NiHla-S Branch.

The Fountain is the "placc of call
Ior bachelors both great and small
But dare they Ger in love to get
The branch the case has nicely met
And here with sweethoarts or with wives
A.dy feast and happily their live.
Or city no such place could boast.
ill Winn bccame the Ladies' host.
Who served such dishes to the Fair
hat Bachelors themselves came there
And wondered what the move could mean,
The Ladies rushing all to Vim.
The Wonder having passed away,
Now ON the Branch they cannot stay
ne slirt Of the hey feel
And to the Branch they often steal.
With those % lovely. smiling, sweet,
10 spend the hour a-tete-.. 10
'-aA FRANCISCO, NOV. Zoth, 1893. 2 Sln
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NEW llan for preparing -four for family use, miners,
"a sea- vessels. steamboats,. inland travel. etc.
The preparation is compounded by machinery ara con-
s Of mixing in,cniosv the component parts salt (mur-
iaic Of sla) with III -four. which requires only cold water
TO ,rlalc the dough for bread biscuits butte,-cakeS etc
What add much the value Of the prepared -four is It's
nre,ryi,tion hv the chemicals. from becoming or
mouly 1t will keep sweet IN common barrels, for great
length of time say trip to tur"c and back, which has
dyiua or company undertaking long journeys by water or
land Will provide themselves with as an individual ac-
oisitio to the culinary department. To miners is emil
cnv oautcd a well ur It's economy the simplicity of
rrtnirnr it for bread and the ra}idy with which it
bc baked and served for
Give trial and you will be thoroughly satisfied of its
virtues.
Principal Depot l22 Sansomc street, san Francisco.
T.. j. FAIRCIIiLDN co.
Sacramento Depot IA j. street where it at all times
be procured in quantities to suit purchasers: -
iiInc25 nlul PITTS * co.
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Gc@ ID n -@ = TvU -A-
Blacksmith and Hardware Shop.

s!s4HSX ss!st!!SxS e 3SsS,s3 ssesG9@MS sss &c.
A T the old shop of C. BROWN. situated on Main
IA street. Cooma, opposite the Miners Hotel Will al
ways be found hand and of the best quality-Shove,
Hoes, Drills, kakes Picks Hammers, Slelges Axes,
Crowbars Steel Iron, Nails, Boax, Horse Nails BLASTING
Implements, Blasting and Rife Powder Also, Pick HaS-
dies, with great variety of other hardware
HORSE -SHOEING
done in the best possible and warranted There
will always be found compe smiths for making miners
implements of all kinds warranted of the best material
and done to order The patronage of former friends is rc
spectfully solicited J. c. BROWN
nev l9--Itf
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Henry johnson & Co.,

l.rsss IMPORTERS and jVhotesaie Druggists, No
1,5Eas Ii6 UaMington street. near NoHgom@g, San
,sEa Francisco offer for sale for cash, at the lowest
HESss wholesale prices. large and well selected assor
ncnt Of East ndia Med dtcrra and ropean drugs and
mcicnes French, English and American chemicals OF all
.ificcr. FnacY Soots Blt>ice, Pants and oils, Dgc
StngS Labe's, Iiiad5,c GoS~. Enao@, Bten:,s 1raS-
Nrs }ccLcS SWgic} Instruments, Druggists Gh,SS"ure,
JIgtirrS' G6o3 SheklS' jcdy and RootS etc., together
with cvory article comprised in the stock of druggist or
physician. H. }. y Go. are the promietors wholesale
agcnts for Dr. JaynfS FadH LdiciHcS, S","S saLSa-
yT}a ,gat'S aad BIu,d,idN PHS HnriS' Pam httier,
ongresl Spring Iaic dr. Henry Johnson X c." have
made such arrangements in New York. Boston and lha-
lowest and they are determined give their clso-
mcrs The hcnct low prices, and at the same time the
best au. 'ity uf goods. july lonl2nl3rWinN
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San frantisfo A0brrtistmfnts.

opar:nexsnip.-The copartnership heretofore exist
ing between the subscribers under the and style
of Conro Sampson II Co.. is this day dissolved by muu
al consent. F. d CONRO,
w. A. SAMPSON,
WIN SHARP Il co.
San Francisco, Nov. Sth, 1858.
The Golden Gate FIGURING MIL will be conducted
by subscribers under the and tye here
toforc and the public may assured that effort
part shall be wanting to fully sustain the high reputation
that the Golden Gate -four has acquired in California
The article manufacture is pure and unaulterated it
made from the choicest native wheat and is fully equal
to the best Haxal or Galego. We tender sincere
thanks friends and the public generally for thcrlb
eral patronage heretofore extended to us and respectfully
solicit q continuance of the same.
+. ID. CONRO,
w. A. SAMPSON
San Francisco, Nov. 2Gth, 1853. 23m
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DAGUEREOTYPES

R KADLEl' 5 Qate Johnson's) Dagurean Gallery and
stock Depot, street, between 3rd and 4th Sacra
mento Daguereotypes taken at this Gallery with all the
Iate improvements W " VIZ
DAGUERREAN ARTISTS
VIII hnd at tins establishment large assortment of natc
cases apparatus, chemicals &c for sale at san Ftanci
attended to. II w w oIh; pI5 P,oMP'y
street, Saeramento nov l9f
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AMERICAN HOUSE

wohy its and prices will always be in keeping
with the times.
NJ B. tie American House offers greater inducements
families and others, than any other House in the place.
it is always quiet and orderly. No gambling allowed.
In connection with the House is a commodious stable
and wagon-yarI, we'll supplied with Hay and Grain.
MARIIIANT II CROCkER,
lo-ltf PRoPEIEToRS.
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Cigers, Cigars, Cigars.

C1g1Es, Clgafs, cigars.
Nd EGALIA VI rARIS, Montoro; Regaa de Paris
HN La Mora.
Regalia Mottm4, Regalia, la Mora
lmperiaes Morroro, lmpcrialcs Ia Mora,
Londres Montoro Londrcs la Mora,
Rcgalia las lndas, Regalia Prubesc,
Regalia Media, Puebese, Regalia, Nsabta,
Regalia, Ia torinda, Regalia, Frmcza
Regalia, Perla Cabana, Rcgalia Empress Russia
Conchas, Eulaa, Regalia, Antguidad,
Regalia, Santiaguera, Conchas, Empeno,
Regalia la Noz, Conchas, Firmeza,
Operas, Antiguidad Londres, Santiaguro
Operas FiImcza. Londres, Martinez Nbor,
Constantly receiving by clipper ships, stocks worthy the
attention of buyers. For sale by JAMES PATRICK.
Battery st., I'D door from Pacific, :. +. n2lml$ma xz
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NICHOLS HOTEL.

MAIN STREET, CoLoMA.
TkNhis HOTEL under the upervison of its well known
II Proprietor, Mr. 5 n. NICHOLS, is always omen for
the reception of BOarcrs and Travellers having eyerv
thing wen adapted to the comfort those who are weary
in well doing. -
THE Table
will always be furnished with the BEST the market ards
and no Trouble Expense will be spared to render salts
lacton 10 all VINO may give hln "a call. l9--ltf
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BENICIAIRON WORKS

DANTS ONLY big stock Prime goods 20 600
. pairs mems pantaoos got up in superior STYLE rcgu-
d Szed and warranted sound and perfect in every
or no SALE offering at wholesale cash BUYERS at ac
tion prices, by French & RUGGIrs
Exclusive dealers in Mems Pantaloons
corner Sacramento and Ledesiorf ss
B-All goods delivered free and charge made for
boxes ~
san rl""cisco' oct oth' n2imlSxo
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ORIGINAL
HisrFllanfous.
AMERYGAM H0NgK.
p1Ery HILL. OPPOSITE TIE COURT Il

HILL. OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE.
TEVlE undersigned take this method of returning thanks
the citizens of Cooma and the public generally for
the very liberal patronage heretofore extended them,
and solicit a continuation OF the
To those who acquainted with house, would
say nothing in recommendation but to those who
strangers would say that the American House is stua
ted in the most healthy and pleasant part of Town 1t is
furnished in IA and elegant manner having plenty of
single and double rooms suit the wants Of guests also,
paors and reading room well supplied with files of the
latest papers.
BEST the market affords In fact, pledge ourselves to
make the