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Washington sentinel., 1854-06-22
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THIRTY-THIRD. CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
senate-Wednesday June 81, 1854.

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EASTERN BRANCH BRIDGE.
Mr. DAWSON, from the Committee on the Dis
trict Of Columbia, 10 which was referred The me-
mortal of Willian Gunton and others. praying a
fiirth+r allowance for the Eastern Branch bridge,
sold 10 the government, reported the same back
aud asked 10 be discharged from the further con-
sderaion Of the same.
SHIP CANAL AT NIAGARA
Mr. SEWARD, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported back the memorials praying aid
in the construction of ship canal around 1he
Falls oil Niagara, and asked 10 be discharged from
the further consideration of the same. He said
ihat while the committee fully approved Of the
great work, they were divided as 10 the constitu-
tonai power, as 10 the manner in which the work
should be carried on, and were unable 10 agree
upon any bill. The motion was agreed 10.
SLAVE TRADE.
Mr.. SEWARD introduced hill 10 regulate the
whole or in part by American citizens, between
the Spanish West India Islands and the coast Of
Africa
TEXAS CREDITORS
On motion of Mr.. GWIN, the bill to satisfy the
claims OF the creditors the late republic OF Texas
was recommitted 10 the Committee on Finance.
STEAMBOAT LAW.
Mr. HAMLIN, from the Committee on Com
merce, TO which were referred several memorials
on the subject of the steamboat law, reported a
bill amendaiory of said law.
He explained that the bill created Washington
and Oregon Territories and the Stale Of Califor-
MIA into new inspection district, and also sus-
pended, until the 9TH Of March next the ninth Sec
tion OF that law. which required imperatively the
use Of certain alloy in the construction Of the
boilers of steamboats,.
The bill was then considered and passed.
JAMES DIXON
M r, , I.
James Dixon, and the same was considered and
passed
CYRUS M'CoRMlcK
Mr.. FESSENDEN, from the Committee on
Patents, reported a bill for the relief Of Cyrus H.
Mccormick.
NAVAL BILL.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
bill 10 promote the efficiency Of the navy.
Mr. MALLORY moved several amendments,
which We're suggested BY The objections made
yesterday by MIR. HUNTER, which were agreed TO-
The bill was then read a third lime and passed.
REVOLUTIONARY ARMY SURGEONS
Mr.. PRATT, on leave Introduced joint reso-
lutlonary army; which was read twice and re-
ferred 10 the Committee on Military Affairs.
INDECENT INSANE.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
bill granting land 10 the several States for the ra.
lief Of the INDECENT insane.
Mr.. TOUCEY addressed the Senate for over an
hour in opposition the BILL and in defence of the
veto Of the President.
Mr.. BELL followed in support Of the bill, and
had not concluded when he yielded the floor to
Mr.. MASON, on whose motion the bill was
postponed.
After a brief executive session,
The Senate adjourned.
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pg~ The New York Times Of the 2o,b

DeS~ The New York Times of the goth pub.
fishes speech recently delivered by the dis.
tinguished missionary, DIR. Duff, before the
General Assembly Of the Scotch Church, at
Edinburg. The speech (says the Tines EN-.
braces very full report of his visit to the Uni
ted States, with remarks upon the various Incl
dents and characteristics which fell under his
especially of those relating to the pro.
gress of education, religion, and general cul-
ture The doctors opinions of this country are
IN the highest degree fatteriDg; he seems, in
deed, to have found nothing among us suffi-
cien'iy defective to elicit his censure. We are
probably pot to infer that he approved Of every
thing be saw, but that he had the kindness and
good taste to dwell only upon those points
which he deemed worthy of commenda,ion.
Those who heard him while in this country. do
not need to be reminded that he is man Of
extraordinary ability and eloquencs. His
speech at Edinburg seems to have been one Of
bis ablsst and most successful efforts.
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tor the Sentinel. s
70 Myor French, Commissioner Of the Public
Grounds.
am surprised that the common council of
Philldelphia has requested some information
from you on the ailanthus and the elm trees,
and that you should not have answered them
with more precision.
Permit me to touch upon both, as crcunn-
stances have made demeacquainted for many years
with the peculiar character of each tree
The first Dutch elms that were attacked in
Virginia about twenty-five years ago by the
worm or caterpillar, made their appearance OF,
one of the most beautiful farms On the lower
James River. The lady proprietress was for
tunately possessed of great taste and perseyer.
ence. Her trees were of the noblest size, and
she determined to spare no pains to save them.
Accordingly she procured small engine from
Baltimore, by the use of which and the hose
subjoined, strong decoction of tobacco Juice
was thrown to the topmost branches of every
tree. The process was repeated from time to
time; sometimes twice or thrice in the course
of the season, until the enemy was subdued,
and each invasion of the insect became fain.
ter. The enemy is now kept down, the leaves
are kept fresh, and of more than thirty fine
trees not one has been lost, and all preserve
their verdure and beauty. What you have TO
uo, tHeD, Mr. commissioner. Is to throw away
the pen, and lay out few dollars to purchase
fire engine and some refuse tobacco, and YOU
may defy oil the caterpillars in christendom.
The ailanthus is Objectionable in conse.
quence of the odor it exhales at the season Of
efioresence. The reason of this is, that we
plant in our gardens the male instead of the
female ailanthus. All the trees which were
first grown in Richmond were of the male spe-
cies, and the consequence was, that they were
all impregnated with the strong ordor which
now perfumes the avenues Of our city. Final.
ly, gentleman Of taste procured the seeds Of
the female species from the north, and discov-
cred the distinction between them. But there
is not only marked distinction between the
ordor of the flowers, but there is also most
agreeable difference in the appearance of the
flowers. The male flower gradually withers
up, and presents dead and blighted appear.
ance, whereas the flower of the female forms
itself into pod with brilliant color, that
continues to adorn the tree for long time after
the efloresence has ceased, which forms the
pod or fruit Of the tree. 1t is more agreeable
10 the eye, therefore, as well as to the sense of
smelling.
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--sloop Of War Cyane about to depart on q


-sloop of War Cyane about to depart on
secret Mission.-The United States sloop.of.
war Cyane dropped down from the Brooklyn navy
yard u few days ago. and is now al anchor in the
North river, opposite the Battery Her crew is
on board, consisting of one hundred seamen, ordi-
nary seamen, landsmen, aud boys, who were trans
ferred f.om the receiving ship North Carolina
during the past week
We learn that she will sail from this port on
Monday, in obedience 10 orders issued by the
Secretarv Of the Navy. Her destination is un.
known 10 the public, and il is needless for US 10
give any direction TO the general suspicion which
viii be entertained on he subject
The following is list Of the officers Of the
Cysne: Commander. George N. Holns; Lieuten-
ans. Pickering Reed. Faunleroy. and Edwards;
Surgeon, Brownlee; Assistant Surgeon, George
Peck Acting Master. William L. Wilcox; Pnr-
ser. uphsm; Passed Mid.hlpman, Samuel l..
A. Llestor Carpenter, Edward Williams Sail.
maker, Daniel c. Brsy,on.--PosA
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pJ We are greatly pleased to learn that
Senator Wright, of New Jersey, is recovering
from his recent severe illness, and expected to
resume his seat in the Senate in the course of
a week or ten days.
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ITEMS or NEWS.

HEALTH OF CITIEs.-Tue following statement,
comprises the deaths in some the Atlantis cities
for the week ending June 10, and their proportion
TO the population:
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n ARsON's LETTER AND CAP PA
~ psr-An additional .upply ju.t received by
w. G. .ZANTZINGER,
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CuBA AND ITS WRALTH.-Cuba, at this time,
comprises population of about l,4oo,ooO OF
this aggregate 100000 are black, 100000 Of them
being slaves the balance free and comparatively
nuisance. The whole island contains an area
Of $4,000 square miles-equal to more than 20,-
100000 acres. every three Of which are capable,
with proper cultivation, OF producing one hogs
head OF sugar annually. In l64S the exports OF
Cuba amounted 10 so6,0oO,OO0, and her imports
10 s25ooOooo; she yielded revenue of $l3,000,-
000 and the property OF the island was estimated
a, the value Of ssOO,o0o,00o. And yc, but about
one-ffth OF the island was supposed 10 be under
cultlvation.--Ai5any EUming Atlas
CALIFORNIA GOLD MiNE>.-Dr John B, Tra.k,
who, under the authority Of the Cal forna lcgis.
ature, has completed geological examination of
the Sierra Nevada and coast mountains Of that
State, says that the fears Of many that the gold
production OF the country would be merely tempo
rary, are unfounded and that gold mining has be-
come permanent employment Of the State. He
believes that the gold from the mountains and
valleys will increase rather than diminish in guam
thy from year 10 year, and says that the perma-
nency Of the character Of these mines would
scarcely have been demonstrated in 80 short
period OF time in any other country or State ex-
cept California, and is but another mark Of that
ndomi,able perseverance in overcoming Difficult.
ties, for which they lave become peculiarly char
acterized and proverbIa."
AWFUL BEREAvEMEYr.--The Philadelphia In
qnirey says: We have already alluded to the case
Of gentleman now q resident Of this city, Mr.
William Coliss, who lost his wife, seven children,
and upwards Of twenty thousand dollars, in the
steamship City of Glasgow" His agony Of mind
under these distressing circumstances may well
be imagined. For time he was almost threat.
ened with madness. He is now more composed.
TIE GOVERNOR or HONDURAS has given his sp-
proval 10 the inter-ocean railroad enterprise
Hon. Lrws CAss, jr., wss lately married At
Rome to Miss Mary I.udsm, of New York.
~ GARsON's LETTER AND CAP PA
~ psrs-An additional supply just received by
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= Whites, o; black and. colored, is.

Ofthe deaths in New York IA were by cholsl
and IS by other diseases Of the bowels
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TIE GOVERNOR or HONDURAS has given his sp
proyal 10 the inter.ocean railroad enterprise.
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Hon. Lrwrs CAss, jr., was lately married At
Rome to Miss Mary -udsm, of New York.
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G0mmnnitate0.

For the Sentinel.
10 Mayor French, Commissioner Of the Public
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NOTICE..
CONSTABLE'S SALE.

EBI virtue Of an execution directed from the Office
-hEof Giles j.. Sill a Justice of the Peace ior Co!oma
Township I'll Dorado county and state of California
have levied upon AID will offer for sac for cash to the
highest bidder in th6town Of Greenwood in said county on
FRIDAY the 10th day of Marcl, 1854. ihc following de-
scribed property butchers shop dwelling house, shed
and corra also lot of household furniture, levied upon
the property of j. p. WundeEy X Co, to satisfy a
judgment in favor Of Holiday Y Co., in the nm OF $500
debt, and 275 costs of suit TANDN FARRELL,
febIS2 Special Constable.
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SHOVELS! SHOVELS!!
GEORGETOWN HOTEL.

MAIN STREET. GEORGETOWN,
f. NJ OLNSTEAD, PROPRIETOR.
FMTlIE proprietor of this Hotel would respectfully call
q the attention Of the citizens of Georgetown and the
Public generally to the
SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS
which he is now prcsrcd 10 furnish all who NAV favor
him wit call Having lately eiunishcd and renovated
he entire csta bshmont i'll all its departments in styie
superior to any other house in the mountains he feels con
dent of being able to render entire satisfaction the most
fastid;0us.
THE TABLE VIII ever be supplied with all the sub
antias and Gccaccs Of the season and the BA will al
ways be furnished with the choicest Wines Cigars and
Liquors.
Eo- The Stage for Sacramento via Coloma and Spanish
Flat, departs from this House daily, rendering great con-
vcnience to the travelling public.
Georgetown January 18th II 3mpdl
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STATE or CALIFORNIA, }1n.o,v.ot Iolioo
COUNTY or Ell DORADO.
ylrl;.I,,, ~ Jr,.;.,r, y, IL f'-nl ~


Whithy r. Ewirg W His Creditors.
All persons creditors Of Whthy Z. Ewing are hereby
notified be ond arear before the Honorable the District
said County to he holden at the Court House. in Cooaa
On tie second NloHy Of May rcx, the st day Of the
terra III raer aS counsel can be had to show
oause IL ay h.Y h.}r. why The prayer OF said Ewing
now on file in the tl2hs oti"e Of said Court, for relief
under the II ol'cut Act. should rot be granted
Given Il. d. my hand his 23d d2y Of teb.ray A d.
1854. a. =. (. DENVER, Cle.k District Court
tr%
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Henry NJ. i'iske,
DRUGGIST AND APOTuECARY

yTTOUI.D inform the citizens of FL Dorado County in
Wv general and MCD SrhGNGS in particular, that he has
PANTS and CiiS. well a full supply of the best
Patent Remedies usually found in Drug Esablishments-
Also tt large assortment Of the LATEST PUBLIC-4-
TIONS which he is receiving by every steamer, direct
from the publishers and which he will dispose of at the
loweSt rates.
e' e'Storo-postoicc Buildings, Main St. Mud Springs.
January 4th, 1854. [l2tf]
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Ell DORADO COUNTY, L" 'o0o'' O0"'''

Ia the Of the estate Of James L. Cahoon dcceas-
ed:
Now this day. 30th Of January, A. d 1854. comes
Francis Alleron, Admir-. Of this estate, by his att'ys.
there is not sufficient personal estate in his hands 10 lv
the debts Of said dccca Cd that the deceased Indebted
tie time Of bis death in the Of 600 and that
time was the of the undivided half of certain
ccc of ground aud the buildings thereon situated the
north side Of Main street. in the of lacerve near
the end thereof occupied blae eksmith and wagon
shop and aT caring necessary that the above property
be sold pay outstanding debts of said deceased and
expenses Of administration. il IS therefore oyercd That
nl persons p"rced in said estate appear before the
Probate judge .l coGHty te in the town
Of Colona the 10th day of March, y ,1 show
cause why order luul be granted the aforesaid
admir- to sell much of the real Of said deceased
shall bc necessary to pay his aforesaid debts. a,.d that
cory Of this order he published i'll the Umpire County
Argus for four successive weeks.
a true copy Of the rgna oder made in said Court
TArIEsrl A. ST. Z. DENVER. Clerk
Fo3 'uaty Iith. 1851. Probate Court
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Books and Stationery.

yCS'T received f ON an Francisco and now being opened
81 in the building adjoining Adams Il Co 5 Express
Office the fall and comlc assortment Of articles in
those lines ~ business offered to the literary public in
Cooma and vicinity, consisting in part Of standard Iisto
ries. Bogral hics Of leading minds. Scientific and Plo
sophicnl Treatise, Miscellaneous and Novels. In the sta
tionery deartmea the articles are too numerous to mem
ton but will le shown with the greatest pleasure, aud
sold at the lowest prices by
d. {. WALDRON s. co.
Main street. Co lOrln.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA. T. prc,o,. co,,.t
EL DoRAno COUNTY, A' '0o"'' N"N'''

EL DonAno Cor>rY, l" PF0Sa'' Court
In the matter os the estate Of William D. (ooch docca-
sei
Now on the 7h lay OF February A. D 1854, comes II.
7 Plant admir- Of said estate by Ncw,ll y Williams his
Attorneys, and presents his affidavit showing that there is
rcr Hul pOlery sufficient belonging to sad estate, in
his hands to pay the debts Of said deceased and the de-
ceased was, at the time OF his death, indebted in the
OF about four thous nd dollars he ascertain
aud that a that time the If house situated the
south side Of Main street in the of COlonH
county, called the "C.e.cent City Hotel" aud it appear
ing Vce>srE that the above property should be sold pay
the outstanding debts of said deceased and the expenses
administration, 1t is therefore ore.cd That all persons
ntc eed in said estate to appear before the Probate Judge
said county at the court room in the towh Of COlon
the IO.h day If March, i d 1851 to show why an orde
should be granted the aforesaid administrator Sc,
said real estate much hcteof, Of said deceased,
gay be necessary pay his afocsnid BITS and that copy
of this order b. publ hed in the newspaper called tie
Empire County Argus" ior four weeks successfully.
true Cory Of the original order mad ia said court
[ArrEsTl \. II. {. UENNER, Cie.k
Fchy Ilh, 1854. Probate Court
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South Fork Cigar Store.
D. NEWBAUER,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN TOBACCO, CIGARS, MEx-
IcAN AND BARCELONA CARDS, Nc.,
l1in street, opposite tie UnoA iot, PlacYrc and sec
o3ld door iIcty AdrmS' Ea2yesS Office, Coicma.
yElE subscriber has hand, and is constantly receiving
Is from the Manufacturers in Havana, large invoices
The most superior brands Of
CHG AIRS:
First quality Havana Rcgalia, Flor dc Cabanas Sc
vianas latria, Henry Clay, IL Ohio, Jenny Lind
Regaa Montro, Figaro, La Feal, Best Londres,
Londres CaLanos Scmiramis, Small Havana, etc
Tobacco,
Grape, Twin Brothers, Twist Diadem, A. Hunt.
Oronoco, Nectar Leaf -Four Aces, and other An
dcraons iinc cut, in cans and foil Goodwin's Smo-
king and Chewing, Mrs. Aliller's fine cut, &c
SNUFF$, &C.
American Ccntlcman's and French Rappec Snuffs
stone. Clay and Fancy lipcs; Cigarito Leaf TObac-
CO. Cigarito Paper. Etc. Etc, Etc.
Hotel keepers are invited to call and examine the
stock, rs they buy cheaper at this store than at
any place this side Of san francisco. All orders
will be promptly attended to.
February lith. I5Jf Tl3f1
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ETEBSTER'S works complete. Bancrofts History
" Of the United States. NcCaulays History Of
England Gibbons History of Rome. Fern
Leaves" by Fanny Fern Shakspcares complete
works Ryron, Scott Southey, Mrs. Ilemans.
Burns, Dante, Tasso, Moore, and all the English
and American poets. For sale at the Book Store
next to Adams q Co.'S, Coloma, by
y G. WATDRON e. 20
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Extracts f,om our Bcnicia Corrospondence

Reform is the order of the day here 1t is an cx-
cellent article to talk about indeed the talking is
almost equal to actual reformation.
Reform in Public Printing is receiving marked
attention. This has called together printers in
abundance, and they deem it advisable to ring the
charges about principle also. County Recorders
and Clerks are also beginning to congregate in pro-
fusion, having heard that it is in contemplation to
reduce the fees heretofore allowed tbs however,
the unanimous opinion OF these gentlemen, that
fees IN oicc are already too small and that retrenc
ment is a dangerous principle, one that ought not
to be entertained among Legislators who have any
of the milk Of human kindness in their hearts.
The almighty doiiqr appears to he the grand lever
now in use, and containing, enclosing in fact. each
one precious principle too sacred for any thing Or
any body except q0ictol and licensed fingers:
Last night the pure and undcfled ciyculor Wings
held caucus yes, caucus and on prtnc}pe toe,
and concluded to receive all Democrats opposed to
election this session into their church the ground
that they could not affiliate with heretics they
maintained that they held the balance of power,
and that t,cehy-ti1cc full 1l0olc4 Wings, holding
appointments in the Custom House DaW is not q
sufficient consideration for their valuable services
that the quasi Democrats must come to their arms
and be saved Give us tWsnty m ne appointments
in the Custom House, say they, and we will Try to
take care Of you inasmuch as you cannot take care
of Yourselves Ii is understood that The bargain is
struck, with the positive understanding tlat wheth-
er their efforts are successful or not the jeieTW PdP
is to be enjoyed without hindcrancc or intelccpton.
1t is to be hoped the happy family VIII enjoy them
selves.
Some wiscacro is writing from your town, and
requests on the envelope of his letter, that it may
be delivered personally and not given to the pages
This chap no doubt, has got idea into his brain
and it is painful he has perhaps in lis time been
guilty of purloining letters and now sings out step
thief The pages have concluded that he ought to
have appointments in the Asylum at Stockton.
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SPANISH FLAT.-We learn from a gentleman
who resides in this thriving town that the miners
are making from four dollars to an ounce per day,
the average being about six dollars. Post Office
has lately been established in this town. Mir. James
Murray, P. NJ
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T4eiccr0:G ;'@s Table.
4 BARGAIN.

YNyE undersigned bcrg desirous to return to the Allan
Il tic States. offer for sale four ac dark bay Horses "d
n splendid Wagon This team having been constantly on
the road between this place and sacramento city for more
than year is well known to all the Old teamaies On the
Coloma and Sacramcnto road. 1hoc wsljng to tuy we
would refer to them ISAAC NJ hNAl q D4'O'
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FOR SALE.

A interest in lilly & Co.'S Saw-Nil, on Trayers
IA Creek, IL mile from the town of Spanish Flat 1t is
valuable water power and in good running order Any
person Wishing TO make safe and profitable investment
will do well to call
fsbis ~ Travers Greek Feb l3 1854.
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+ OR s. q. Z, Z .

TLHlE.J
h:sMj THE Subscriber ben,: 6esirous Of closing his
saa business in this country, Offers for sale lis tavern
house. three miles from Coona the Placcryie road,
known the Cold Hill House. with f.mitu e.. bar fXins
&c. He also offers sale his store and Goods. Gold
Hill on reasonable terms. Those wishing mako safe
ivesment VIII Gud their advantage 70 locate at this
point as it is in the of rich mining community
and has n fair share Of patronage. /. SCATTER.
Gold II!ll Feb i5. ISjt. li-2mp
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&. q. GOODE.

ATTORNEY At LAW. has permanently located in
Placcrye, Fl Dorado county. All business entrusted to
his care will be pr1,n1tly attended TO- fubI8 Iltf
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AmERYGAT HOUSE.

NSYIYWYXNfI IIVUNE.
SITUATED on PmrY hill, OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE,
+sss~ TIE Propricors take great pleasure in return
iiEd ing thanks to the pUbc Yl the increased patronage
liiih extended their house, and promise thu it sh Il
kzha-a not go unrewardod.
The table, which is under the personal management of
of the oprictois, will always be supplied with the
best the county affords.
The House has bedrooms and parlors well furnished
with everything necessary for convenience and comfort
There is good stable and Wagon var attached.
MARCIANT x CROCKER,
feblS If IROPRGErORS.
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Druggist and Apothecary,
Main street, Coloma
DIR. J. NJ. CRUZ.

INdC1IUIWO Id 1DtOIA1S k1GNU SUNOEUN
PRIVATE OFFICE in the Apothecary Store of Wm
Zelner Hours for consultation from to II A. NJ and
to p Nj.
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NOTICE
w. ZELNER,
Druggist s ApOthecary,

Main Street, opposite Il {
Metropolitan.