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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. o.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. y.
The convention of the soldiers of
1912 assembled in independence Hall,
and was organized by appointing Judge
Sutherland President, and Vice Pre.i-
dents from all the States represented. A
series Of resolutions were passed. re.
turning thanks 10 the members of Con-
gress who aided them in enforcing their
claims. and asking that Congress would
place them on the same footing with the
Mexican volunteers. The Convention
then adjourned to the Chinese Hall
Museum, were they were joined by
the Baltimore defenders and veterans
from New York. Over one thousand
delegates were present. They had a
session again in the evening. Among
the speakers were Judge Sutherland,
Col. Haight, Of New York, General
McCalley, Of Kentucky. and General
Ranney, of st. Louis, and others.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Estray Cattle.

TAkEN up by Joseph Ramsey, in
i Washington Township. Appanoose
county. Iowa, on the 3D. of Dec. 1853;
One heifer marked with an under bit in
right ear and swallow fork in the left
ear. head and legs red, body white and
red spotted, supposed to be 2 years old
and past, valued at Sl2; One red Il white
spotted heifer. no ear marks, supposed
to be one year old and past, valued atSs;
One red steer, white belly, marked with
an under bit out of each ear and crop
off ef the left, supposed to be one year
old and past. valued al ~; and one dark
red steer, some white spots on shoulders
aud hips. with crop and sill! in the RICH,
ear and crop off the left, one year old
and valued al 50. VIM. CROW, j. p.
Jan. 5,h. "a.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
New York, Jan. 8.

The Steamer Empire City, recently
-Ashore at Barnegat, has been got off and
wis lowed to the city to day. She was
but slightly damaged.
GREAT FIRE. The immense pile of
buildings on Broadway, known as Me-
tropolitan, including the new and spleu-
did I.afarge Hotel, was totally destroyed
By hre..early this morning. Several
adjoining buildings on Broadway and
Mercer street, were also greatly dam
aged. The hotel had large frontage
onBroadway built in the cos,liest style
Of marble, and extending back to Mercer
street. The Metropolitan was formerly
known as Tripler Hall. The fire COM
menced in the Hall al O'Clock, and in
about two hours the whole building was
in ruins. Loss mus, be very large, and
next to the ST. Nicholas the Lafarge was
the mos, costly in the city. The Hotel
was unoccupied, not being entirely fin
ished. The weather was intens ely cold
and the fremen worked 10 much dis
advantage. Nothing was left Of the
Hotel and Hall bu. the walls, and they
were entirely leveled by the 6rsmen
today.
LOSS OF THE SHIP COMMERCE
The Ship Commerce Of N. Y, Cap
tain Whittlesey, from N. Y. London.
Dec. 81, was lost At sea on the 24th.-
She sprung leak on the 26,h. The
chip Andrew Foster. from Liverpool
for this port, fell in with her and took of
the Captain and crew anc 90 passengers
and brought them to this port.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
DAVID SANDS.

DAVID SANDS,
"OULDrespec 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 FA IL 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,
C4MBRICS. IND FANCY
PRINTS, JENNY lind
BONNETSS TRIM
INGS.
Ribbon in great variety of style and quail
~, and a beautiful assortment of ArtificalS,
Parasols, sc. Also, Ladies', Misses and
children's shoes of every variety and style.
-.ALSO:-
Berege de lains. lawns, musins
Fancy black and blue Merimac prints;
French Ginghams, M d'lains, alpaccas;
Black colored and figured lustres, broad
cloths;
Casslmeres, satinets, jeans, flannel linsey,
Ticking, hdktf S, cross barred and plain
jaconet;
Swiss muslin, Irish Linen, bleached and
brown domestic, checks, table cloths,
Hosiery, gloves, ribbons and great vari-
ely of YanAee Notions, together with a
large supply of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
MEDICAL NOTICE.

A. D. WOOD. A. HAWKINS.
WE would respectfully inform the
w Inhabitants of Ouumwa and vi
entity that Wood and Hawkins have
formed copar,nership in the practice of
Medicine and Surgery, and are prepared
to attend all calls in the line of their
profession.
Punctual attendance and reasonable
charges.
One or both may be found at their
Office. or at their residences when not
absent on business. DR.. Hawkins resi-
dehce-three doors ives, of the County
Treasurer's office on Main Street.
WOOD q AWklNS.
November Gath 1859
N. b. All persons indebted to A. d
Wood by book account, are requested to
call and settle the same immediatelv; as
| am determined to pay my debts by the
first day Of January next.
A. ID. WOOD.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19


Many years of trial, instead Of impair
ing the public confidence in this medicine.
has won for il an appreciation and notori-
ETY. by far exceeding the most sapguinc es-
pectations of its friends. Nothing but its.
intrinsic virtues aud the uumistakab'e'
benefit conferred on thousands Of suffer-
ers, could originate AMI maintain the rep.
utation it enjoys. While nr,ny inferior
remedies thrust upon the community have.
failed and been discarded, this has gainek
friends by every trial, conferred benefits
on the afflicted they canneper forget, art
produced cures too numerous and too Sc
markabe to be forgotten.
While it is fraud on the pubic pre-
tend that any one medicine will infalIiblt
cure-still there is abun liant prof that
the CHERRY PEcToRA. dos not only as a
general thing, but almost invariably, cure
the maladies for wllich is employed.
. AS time makes these facts widerand bet
ter known, this medicine has gradually b.
come the b'st reliance Of the afflicted,
from the log cabin OF the American peas
ant. to the palaces of European Kings. =
Throughout this entire country, in. every
State, city, aul inlead almost evary hun,
let it contains, CHERRY PASTORAL is known
as the best remedy extant for diseases of
the Throat an Lungs, AMI in many for
IL FL, - ;, hna
ly used by tncir most iatei,tlt Pi5;i'
clans. In Great Britain, France AMI Ger
many, where medical sciences have reach
ed their highest perfection. CHERRY PFC
roRAL is introduced, AMI in constant use
in the Armies, Hospitals, Aims House,
Public Institutions, audin do uestic prac--
tice as the sursst remedy their attending
Physicians can employ for the NOR. dam
gerous affections of the lungs. Also in
miIder cases, aud for chill lrrn it is safe,
pleasant, and efectual 10. cure. In fact,
some Of the most catering testimonials
we receive have been from parents who
have found it eficecious in cases particu-
hrly incidental to chlthoo'.
The CHERRY PEcroRNL i: manufactured
nv a Chemist, and every ounce of it under
his own eve, with invariable accuracy an
care. 1t is sealed and protected by law
from counterfeits, consequently can be re-
lied on as genui ne without authorizations
We have endeav ored here to furnish the
community with medicine ofsuch mtril-
sic superiority and worth as should CONS
mend itself to their coniidencs-a remedy
at once safe, speedy and eifectual, which
this has BY repeated aud countless trials
proved itself to be; and trust by great care
in preparing it with chemical accuracy, of
uniform strength TO afford Physici7nsa new
agent ON which they can rely for the best
results, and the afflicted with a remedy
that will do for them all that medicine can
do. Prepared and sold by JAMES c. AVER,
Practical and Analy tical Chemist.
Lowell, Mass.
Sold by VIM. l.. Orr, Ottumwa; Fish &
Dunlap. Eddyville; r. Myers, Agency City;
IL. II. Ayres, Wholesale agent, keokua.
aug. % '53-n35
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the matter Of the Estate of Martin
II. Le,cis, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all per
IN sons Interested in the Estate of the
late Martin X. Lewis, of Wapello coun.
~; tina, the Judge of said county has fix.
ed upon ard ordered tina, Monday. the
23d day Of January, 1884, as the day
when the Will OF the said Martin Il.
Lewis shall be proven before the county
court of said county.
BY order of the Court.
JOSEPH HAYNE. Cl'k.
Jan. 18th, '54-nl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Estray OK.

TAKEN up by Edward Truman OwS
on or about the 25th of October. HfR
1888 at his residence in Competing Town
ship, Wapello county, Iowa; an kstray Ok
OF the following description, to- wit: Brown
and white pided, both ears short with slit
in the left, and the left horn fractured near
the head, about 4 years old and appraised
at SO by George McVay and C. w. Will
liams before Edward I. Nevil, Esq.
JOSEPH HAyNE, Co. Clerk.
Dee. 22d '53-3n
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10.

the Hon. Mr.. Muhlenberg died a.
enasor Broadhead's residence, lin Wash.
itgton. last night at 10 o'clock. His
death was announced to-dsy; the fune raj
wlll take place to morrow, and his re.
mains will be taken 10 his late resld ence.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
j. d. Dcvin,
A T. ORN Ely AT LA w

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
WI ILL practice in the Courts of the
w River counties and in the Supreme
Court.
Having the appointment of NOTARY PUB
Lie, he will always be supplied with Blank
Deeds, Mortgages, Deeds of Trust, &c,
and give prompt attention to CoNvEYAN-
cling, EXAMINATION OF TITLES, &c.
Particular attention given to securing
and collecting debts. SALE and LOCATION
of WARRANTS & PURCHASE and SALE OF
REAL ESTATE. July 4th 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
LINTIcK. Ii. CAMERON.

F. G. MccIIETIcK. J.B. CAMERON.
TINE undersigned having formed CO.
L partnership for the practice of Medi
cine and Surgery, tender their professional
services to the citizens of Dahlonega and
vicinity. Office adjoining the residence of
DR.. McClintick, where they may be found
at a i times unless absent on business.
MCCLINTICK & CAMERON.
Dahlonega, Dec. 18th, '53-6ms
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Divorce Notice.


John T. Willoughby, Estate of Iowa.
vs.: iWapello coun-
Rae bel Ann Willoughby. }ty-Divorce.
TO Rachel Ann Willoughby: You are
Il hereby notified that there is now on
file in the Office of the Clerk of the Dis.
trict Cour. of papel:o county, petition
of John p. Willoughby. claiming of you
a decree OF Divorce; a notice of which
has been placed in the hands of Sheriff
Of Wapello county, TO be served on yon,
and which has been returned by said
Sheriff, mot found Now unless YOU
appear aud answer thereto on or before
the second day of the term Of said court,
commencing on the 23d dav of January,
1854, the decree will be rendered against
you as prayed for.
S. w. SUMMERS.
Dec. 20. '53-4w Atty tor Pe,i,'r.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
ID. #. Gaylord
A u G. Il | o N + E X =,
OTTUMWA. IOWA.

OTTUMWA, IOWA.
" ILL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation.
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, 1851.
November LIST, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Estfay Steer.

w SIa1a OF c tss4; IS:
TAKEN up before Thomas Sinna-
Il mon, Esq, Justice of the Peace
within and for said county. on the 2O,h
day of Dec. 1853. by Jonathan Boyce at
his Plantation IN Centre Township of
said State; Es,ray property of the
following description. to.wit: A black
Steer four years ole last Spring, with
white face and some white on the belly;
no ear marks or brands visible and ap
pra ised to be of the value of Twenty
five dollars by Allen Boyce and John
Melton. JOSEPH HAYNE.
Co. elk w. G.. Iowa.
Jan. 10Th, '54-3m-nl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Family Groceries!

Oh E Il p FOR CASH.
/ HAVE now on hand general assert.
Il ment Of Family Groceries, which will
sell as cheap as can be bought in this coun
ty.. Persons wishing to purchase will do
well to cal and examine my stock before
purchasing !sewhere. JOSEPH LEIGeroN.
Dec 29th, lSo3-tf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Books and Stationery.

A good assortment of Books and Sta
tionery. A splendid article of writing pa
per, and any quantity of things in the No
ton line. A first rate lot of Jewelry war
ranted genuine.
-.ALSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medical
uses, consisting of Cogniac Brandy. Port,
Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whisky,
Old Monongahala, for medical and me-
chanical purposes 'only."
We are anxious to sell the above arti-
cles for what they will b ing, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden & Leightons.
Jan. 18th, 1884.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
DR.. James Fullerton ,

HAVING permanently located in OF
III tumwa, tenders his services to the
citizens of the place and vicinity,
lie may be found at his Office, one door
East of Hawley's Store, or at the "Ottum-
wa House." except when absent on pro-
fessional business. [sept Is, SO
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
GREAT BARGAINS
TO BE HAD AT
n. A. WOODFORD'S,

TIME UNDERSIGNED has large
Il stock Of Dry Goods. Hardware.
Queensware, Cutlery, and Ready Made
Clothing, purchased in the East express
ly for this market, at very low rates for
cash, which he will sell as low for cash
as they car be purchased in the Des
Moines Valley. In the way of
Ready Made Clothing,
he is prepared to offer unusual induce.
men,s to purchasers. of which he can
easily SATISFY ans person who will give
him call and examine his goods and
prices. Call soon if you want great
Bargains, as am determined to sell to
eUe.t!y man who has the "REApY JoHN,"
whether he wants clothes or not.
Don't forget the place-N. A. WooD-
FoRD's. next door to "American House."
Agency City. Jan. 5,h. SIGNS
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
NOTICE..

TO the Stock holders in the Bur.
lingtOn 4 Missouri h. h. 10.
A meeting of the Stockholders in the
above road residing in Wapello county,
is requested on Wednesday evening.
the 25sh inst, at the Court House in
Onumva. for the purpose Of nominal
ing a Director or Directors for this
county; selecting Delegates to attend the
Stock holders Meeting at Burlington, in
next month, and the collecting of proxies
for Delegates. A general attendance is
requested.
MANY STOCKHOLDERS.
Onumwa, Jan. 10Th, 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Corn and Oats Wanted.

5000 Bushels OF Corn 5000 of Oats.
For which will pay the highest price in
Goods. &C WARDEN
Nov. 18th, 1888.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Botanic Physician.
u h. E. II u s II ,

DR.. E. RUS II,
TENDERS his services to citizens of
i Ottumwa and vicinity. Office one
door north of the Recorders office, Main
street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
March Sd, lS53-tf.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Removal.

nR. w. l.. ORR has removed HE
IL Drug store 10 the room immediate.
y opposite the "Ouumva House,
Dec. 10Th. 1888.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

u None bu. the contemplate are ap-
rehensive of contempt
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

@In conversation, confidence has q
greater share than wit.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Mass Meeting.

A GREAT MASS MEETING of the
IA friends Of GOOD DAGUERREoTYPE LIKE
NEssEs, will be held at Leib's r ooms, on
Front street, over Washburn's Tin Shop
every day until further notice.
Ottumwa, Jan. 18th, lS54-nl
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
ID. II u G S.:

Rhubarb Root,
Corrosive subliInate
Red Preclpila,e,
Powdered Rhubarb,
Powdered JaIap,
lpecac, do.
.Cantharides,
.Corks, assorted,
Jars, bottles, Walls,
Castor Oil,
Sweet Oil,
Olive Oil, prime,
Rad Gentian.
|Spigelia, or Pink
Root,
SIENNA, Alexandria,
and East India, :
Magnesia, calcined,
and carbonate.
Extracts and Oils OF
all kinds.
Sand Paper assor-
DYE-STUFFS:
Paris Green,
Prussian Blue,
Dutch Madden,
Indigo, best article,
Logwood, & FustIc.
ICamwood and Me
wood,
Ext. of Logwood,
Alum & Copperas,
Dry Nerdigris,
Alcohol IL w hiskey
Acid Muriatic, Sui.
phuric, &c.
Gold | eaf, Bronze.
lies of almost every
cines.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
7. l.. TAYLOR.
OR. }. WILLIAMSON
TAYLOR & Williamson,

NO-PAR TNERS in the practice of Med
~ icinc. Office and Residences on Bud
street.
Ottumwa, an. 5th, 81.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

Gum Camphor, re,
fined,
Gum Aloes. Ca p,
and Soctrine,
Gum Opium, Tur-
key,
Gum Arabic,
EPSON Salts,
Cream Tartar,
Borax, refined,
Flour Of Sulphur,
Birthstone, roll,
Saltpetre. refined,
hi Carb. Of Soda,
Tartaric Acid,
Rochelle Salts,
Sal Soda,
Rad Columbo,
Liquorice Ball,
Glue, prime article
Sulpha,e ofQuinlne
Calomel. English &
American.
PAINTS AND
Flax Seed Oil, pure
Spirits Turpen,ine,
Copal, and Coaci.
Varnish,
Gum Copal. prime
Eng. Veni.ian Red
Spanish Brown,
Yellow Ochre,
Spanish w hitting,
Red Lead,
Liiherage,
Lamp Black,
Chrome Green anG
! Chrome Yellow,
Lots, stacks and |
kind of Patent Medi
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Better Late, than Never!
LARGE STOCK FOR TIRE
Winter Trade!
g. G, w A r D e NJ

rs NOW in receipt of. and opening.
i splendid stock of WINTER GOODS,
which, as heretofore, he will sell for CASH
or on short time to prompt paying custo-
mers al as reasonable rates as they can be
purchased at any other store in the county.
His old customers and the public general :
ly arc invited to call and examine Goods
and prices. Nov. 10th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

ever brought to this market, which we offer
for sale at the lowe st possible prices.
And as our goods were purchased in the
East with cash, we are prepaid to say to all
our former friends and customers, as well as
a host OF new ones who may be pleased to
favor us with call; that we am determined
not to be undersold, but to sell little low
er than any other house in the upper coun-
Try, keokuk, Burlington and all towns on
the MI sslssippi River not excepted.
We therefore cordially solicit all per
sons wishing to purchase anything liz our
line, to call and exa mine our goods as well
as our prices, and tn en- act as their better
Judgement and own interest would seem to
dictate.
Our stock consists in the followinsarti-
cles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19
Mexican Mustang Eini-
tase.ss.

A BALM FOR EVERY WOUND,
A CURE FOR
Rh'umafism. Neuralgia, Lmmbogo,
ISciniica, SAT- Rheum. Iptsr,
Piles. Scaid Head. Caked
Breast, Sore Nipples,
Sore Sims. Burns.
Ulcers, Gout.
H.4RD Jumps OR 7BuORy.
AND ALL KINDS OF FANS OR
Hn0l IN nm :. inn inn HIM NJ lSn-nEf
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

CtARPET Sacks. Glass Lamps, Busy
~ Whips and Um IL. - act ever.
article usually found IN stores in the Wa, =
for sale by c. C. wAsnrF.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

DICE, Chocolate, Indigo. ia factsn lima
III OF Groceries for sale at q - g SIss
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

TWELVE Bbls. N. o. Sugar, Just Fec
i ceived, ndfors sale by c. q. w4pnrNs -
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-01-19

TWELVE Sacks. d IS s4sicle, of Coi:
i fee for sale by q. 9. wARnrn.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
FIELD, DOLBY & co.

N the old stand of S. Jaseph.-Invte the A attention of the citizens of Little Rock ona tbe surrounding country, to their new and large assort !ment of Dry Goods and Groceries. consisting in part of plain and fancy prints, bleached and un bleached domestcs and drilincs, muslins of various patterns, barege.. embroideres de lans camhrics oz naburgs, Georgia stripes Scotch and Lancaster zinc hams linens, kid gloves, hosiery checks. Flannes; sugar coffee mollasses, salt, soap, candles tobacco pickles. etc., etc.
 With our present stock, and the receipt of other invoices, fell every assurance that we sbal he sba to supply and suit customers both from the city ond country, with the most desirable and substantial goods ever offered in this market Our coods and groceries have been purchased in cheap markets and will be sold at the smallest protit Jrno c TSE1
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
yALUA8IE LAND FOR sArr

IHE undersigned offers for sale the beautiful tract of land on which he resides 4 miles below Little Rock, containing 500 acres of choice bottom lan,, about 100 acres are under cultivation; the improve nents are frame dwelling kitchen and the necessary out buildings, cribs etc., orchard and garden
 This place is well known to be one of the most beau ttul locations in the State. Situated on Bear Skin Lake. having open front of } miles the lake is
 from 10 to p feet in depth water soft and transparent abounding in great variety of fish, the range both sunmcror winter is very superior, there is first rate Saw and Grist mill within miles
 Also the undivided half of 960 acres of land ad joining the the lake, 300 arcres of which have been deadencd i years and isnow ready for improv- ing orturther particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. RICHARD F. DUNN
 Sapt 13 t51 if
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
THE MAGNOLIA uOvSE.

HAVING purchased the entire fixtures of tbe | house in Ashley row, on Markham street. late ly occupied by Mir. E. F B. LUMpK1N which had been reftted within the past spring by that gentleman. in the finest modern style, we prepared to accom- the choicest liquors broug ght to the State nvo5 in style, not surpassed by any atttte west of New York. 0- @'"
 ICE will be kept during the entire summer season or as long as money can procure it and every eor- made te give satisfaction. N-'''
 Hoping by attention to their business. to merit large share of the patronage of generous public, they would say, " come one-come aIl.,,
 July , BROOKIN tG SJTITIVAN
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
SPECIAL, NOTICE.
Sale of Alternate Sections aa tue STATE OF N
 GDTTpT

Sa1e gf Alternate Sections an tue STATE OF MS
 SOURI, NOTICE is hereby given, that. under the 1N proclamation of the President bearing date the 18th ultimo No. 523, all the sections bearing odd numbers remaining to the United States wit5in sGc mies o1 each side 9t tue route of te Hpnna5al and S. OSpA rdaroad, situated in the northern part of the State of Mssguri, particularly described in said Proclamation as advertised in the newspapers of the State, and subject to sale at not less than 0 doars and fifty cents per acre. will be held at the undermen- toned Land Offices at the times herein specified to wit:
 At the Land Office at PALMYRA commencing Mon day, 10th January next
 Atthe Land Office at MILAN, commencing Monday, Sth January next.
 At the Land Office at PLATTsBUEG, commencing Monday, 18th December next.
 Private entries will not be permitted until after the expiration of two weeks from the commencement of the public sales respectively The sections cut by the route of the road will be sold subject to the right of way; and pre-empon claims under the several acts of Congress, unless proven up and paid for before the feted.
 Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, this 18th day of October. A. D. 1854.
 JOHN WILSON, CJm8sissS0per Nov. 8, 54 St 0f tue GeaerdI LUad Office.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-06
NOTICE.

TN pursuance of an order of the Dallas Probate | Court, the eundersgned administrators of the es- tate of James W. Eaton, deceased will on the first day of January next offer for sale to the highest bid der credit of one two and three years the tract od land SeSngng to s or sad deceased in the taton which and resided upon in his life time. There is fine dwelling house, and all needful out houses newly built and in good condition first rate gin house cotton press, horse m 300 acres in cultivation The place is well watered- ate about three miles from Tulip and altogether forms one of the most pleasant and desirable residences in the State.
 Persons wishing to perchase are respectfully invited to examine the premises.
 ROBERT V. EATON and
 SAML c. SMITH,
 Administrators, etc. Oct 25. 1S54.-5t.