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z. c. ROBBINS,
Mechanical Engineer and solicitor Of Patents
Washington, u. C.,

Washington u. c.
WILL make Examinations at the Patent Q1,'
w prepare Drawings and Specification. ami r-'s
ecute Applications for Patents, both in the JE'''-
States and foreign countries.
Applications for patents which have been Tg'0'
at the Patent Office, he will when required, arg
before the Commissioner Of Patents, or before o.
Appellate Court in which line Of practice he aS
boen successful in procuring great number oil 's''
valuable patents. ,
de will prepare new specifications and claims 10Y
the reissue of patents previously granted On la'
feet descriptions and claims.
Applications for ezzsHSt0ns Of patents, sitter AZ ~
Patent Office, or before Congress, he VIII also 7SH
ously prosecute.
Also, supcrintend the taking Of testimony 10 p
used in conflicting applications before the faIeH .
ice, or 10 be read in court. -
In all cases Of litigation on the subject Of l2e.'
he will prepare the cases for tho legal protest.
plain the scientific and mechanical principles NV"
ed. and the application Of the law thereto.
He will also give opinions and advice As to iAe $50.
and validity Of paten's ard may be consli''-
cases Of infringoments Of patents, and all other -
ters pertaining to the patent laws and practice
United States and Europe.
Also. prepare caveats, assignments, and al. o.f'
papers required for securing or transferring Ia''
property.
Having been ten years In the constSnt practice G
ais profession in this city and having free acces
the models and records in the Patent Once. F'
as 10 its library, and thu Congressional Lit.sr!
be fatters himself that he can In all cases give pr
feet satisfaction 10 those who may place bushes
bis hands. March 29-ecE
Once on F street. opposite the Potent Ofics
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MRS. II. b. STOWE NEW WORK.
SUNNY MEMORIES OF FOREIGN LANDS

Il Book Of Travels.
DY Mrs. II. BEECHER STOWE, Author of Uncle
ID Toms Cabin. Comprised in two volumes, duo
decimo Illustrated with nearly one hundred highly
finished wood eDgravngs from designes by Billings.
Price two dollars.
The public who have been wearicd with the peru
sal Of countless books of travel, taking the same
beaten paths, will be surprised at tho freshness and
invested the subject. From the voyage to the re-
turn the reader follows her guidance with unques-
toning delight.
IL Copies sent per mall post paid, oSprecoipt Of
two dollars. For sale by all Booksellers.
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON, b CO.,
July 24-2aw4w Publishers Boston
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Important Work for the Present Time
OF CUBA: ITS PAST AND PRESENT

BY MATURIN NJ. BALLOU.
GIVING Political Historical, and Statistical ac-
" CONT of the Island from its first discovery to
the prcsent day. To be comprised in volume,
duodectpo. Finely illustrated with ongravings from
Original drawings ia ken on the Island.
in )icting tho manners, customs peculiaritieS,
produces. and local characteristics Of the Island Of
Cuba, 30 author has been guided by perfonal OBJ
seryatioA, aided by cOpious notes taken the spot,
and aEleng the people ho describes.
The work is fresh in its character and brings the
history the Island up to the present hotor showing
in clesT impartial light lis great wealth and polt-
ical importance the extraordinary oppression and
taxation under which it has suffered the fertility of
its soil, and the glory CT its fruits and flowers with
statistical record of its staple productions, and his
tory Of it's slavc trade and slave population.
Mr. BalloU was for some time resident Of Cuba,
and has been a careful student in the history of the
Island.--iSat. EUs. Gazette.
We know of no one moro capable OF furnishing a
useful and readable volume Ct tho kind, than Mr..
Ballou.-Bost0h Post.
Mr.. Ballou spent several months upon tho Island,
and with his habits Of study and reflection must have
obtained copious materials, which he is we'll qualified
to convert into an interesting and valuable work
Boston journal
% Tho above work is In active preparation, and
viii be issued in p few days
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON, & CO,
July 2i-2aw3w Publishers Boston.
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4 BOOK FOR THE MII11nH,

THE CITIZENS MANUAL.
TNEIS is the title Of a work prepared by AIoNzo
Il ID. FERREN, and soon to BIO issued from the
press 1t will contain about l40 pages Of highly in
teresng and important matter, relating to the ques
ton Of American Slavery
This Is work which should be in the possession of
every American citizen, it contains facts and ar
gumSnls relating to Slavery With which every man
should be familiar, especially at this particular time
when the sggressions of the Slave Power upon the
Federal Government renders it necessary for every
man 10 take stand for Freedom against it. The
book Is both interesting and useful As a book for
reference alono, ID is worth twice its cost
On receipt Of the price Us cents) a copy will be
sent to any address, post paid
u Orders should be sent in Immediately
address, post paid, AL0NZ0 ID. FERREN,
Olarkson, New York
N. IT, Newspapers publishing the above, together
with tAtS notice, and calling attention to it, and
sending copy Of their paper, marked, to AIonEo d
Fcrren, will receive, free Of postage ton copies
the manual July 81.
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PIIRENoLOGTCAL CABINFT.

EOWLERS, WELLS, 4 co, Pbrenolcgls,s ari
l. Publishers, 2Sl Arch street. below Seventh Phi.
adelphia. furnish all works on Phrenology, Physe
ogy, Water Cure, Magnetism, and Ph0nogaIry
Wholesale and retail, at New York prices PEa.es
sional examinations, with charts and full written
descriptions Of character, day ard evening Cabins
Froe May Ply
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LAWRENCE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL HARVARD
UNIVERSITY.

TINE next term Of this Institution will open the
i thirty first day of August, 1854, and continue
twenty weeks.
InEtrustion, by REGULATIONS, Lectures, and Pract
cal Exercises, according to the nature CT the study
will be given in
Astronomy, by Messrs. Bond.
Botany, by Professor Gray.
Chemistry, Analytical and Practical, by Professor
Horslord
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology by Profes.
sor Wyman.
Engineering, by Professor Eustis
Mathematics, by Professor Pierce.
Mineralogy by Professor Cooke
Physics, by Professor Lowering.
Zoology and Geology, by Professor AgsssiE
For further information concerning the school an.
pcation may be made to Prof. T. n. HORSFORD
Dean Of the Faculty July 81
Casa5rtdgs Mass, July, 1854
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VOL. VIII,
GILMAN'S HAIR DYE.

The beet article ever used, as hundreds ca t....
In this city and surrounding country. Read! an
MANS LIQUID HAIR DYE iHHontea sousiy cha.
es the hair to brilliant jet Block glossy B,,,.s
which is Psr1anSNt-does not stain or in any Vsvi,
jure the skin. No article ever yet invented VII,
will compare with it. We would advise all who Ia.
gray hairs to buy it, for it never aiiS.- Boston Pc
z. D. GILMAN, Chemist, Washington city, Ipv..,
or and Sole Proprietor.
For sale by Druggists, Halr-Drossers and D,,l..,
in Fancy Articles, throughout the United States
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CALvEaL&Y & HOLMES,

MANUFACTURERS and Importers of Britannia
1sA Ware, Tea and Communion Sets, Ice Pitchers,
&c, No. 100 Race Sassafras street, above Third
opposite the White Swan, Philadelpnia. Dec. 1-6m
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PougAkeepsie, Jllv q, 1854. Jgir
LARD OIL, STAR AND ADAMANEiNE a..

MO. Extra Lard Oil, well filtered aud free f-
IN gelatino, manufactured for fine macbinsry. Vol
lens, and solar lamps.
Star and Adamatine Candies, full weight ard r-i-.
quality, warranted to stand the climate Of CaJir-
Australia, the Indies, and Africa.
Orders for any quantity executed PROMPTLY. Ami
to THOMAS EMERY, Lard Oil Star and
Adamantine Manutac.rr.- n;rs...-... 1
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HOUsKKEEPING LARDWARE,AND FANCY
GOODS.

T d G. BERRIAN, Importers and Wholesale Deal
- ers in Housekeeping Hardware and Fancy g oods
60l Broadway, New York Cutlery, Silver and Pla-
ted Ware, Japannory, German Silver aud Britannia
Ware Composition, Knamellod and Iron Hollow
Apparatus, Tin, Wood, and Willow Ware, Brushes
Mats, Baskets, Refrigerators, Sporting Tackle, &c
Our stock has for years past been equal to and
surpasses in variety and extent any similar establish
mont in the country, and will BIO sold ut prices defy
ing competition.
The attention Of Housekeepers and Merchants is
invited stock Of Goods and Prices before buy.
ing. J. b Q. BERRIAN,
March 1S-1y COL Broadway, New York.
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HIGH SCHOOL

DISBEE'S HIGH SCHOOL, Poughkecrs's
ID will commence its second year on MONDAY =.
tcmber 4. The year will close on the ID Of J-L
1885, and be divided into four quarters. Of &C.!
weeks each, except the last, which will not el5f-.
eleven full weeks. There are accommodate, 4.
ten or twelve boarders
For particulars, reference may be had to cir,gr..
which will DO sent TO the address Of any who r.-
signify to the subscriber their desire TO consult
OTIS BISBEg
poUo6Esepsf, J,,la, q 1884 Trr a.
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a CHARMING BOOK,

I ATBLY published in one beautifully -ornamented
Il volume, Alto, Stories for Alice. By Mother
With four exquisite designs printed in three tints
Cloth, as cents or richly coored, 81 and With gilt
sides and edges, $l25.
This new book for children is written by lady
daughter Of ono Of most entcIprisng and promi.
nent merchants, who has long been known a writer
OF very attractive powers by largo circle of friends
in this city, amongst whom her poems have circuls
ted in manuscript their urgent request, she has
given them 10 the public in this beautiful volume
and We feel sure ovF-y young person into whose
hands 1t may ta!i viii DC dognIoG and charmed as
the many who nave alroadT obtained it. While Sc
pleasant treat and so IMPROVING book can be at
fOrded to children, parent should longer let them
be without il.
Lately published Little Susys Six Birthdays
Flower of the Family; Weeks Delight; Mary and
Floroncci Leila tho Island Leila at Home Leila
in England The Wind Spirit and the Rain Goddess :
Legends Of Brittany and many other new books for
children at HAZARDS,
Feb. II. 178 Chestnut st., opposite Masonic Hail.
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MIISIC
NoRCRoSs,s PLANINe MACIILNE.

MY Rotary Planning Machine has Just been g, y.
M not to infringe the wOodwOrth Machine - ~ nov
Supreme Court Of the United States snS -. Tp,.
prepared to sell rights to use in all parts
States. This Machine gives universal sS Bosto1,
1t obtained Medal both IN New ORE al If three
over the Woodwork Mschino, after sIla wa
weeks. n
Lo,aeX FEB. IA, 1854
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T.. BOWMAN,

No. III Hanover street, Boston Mass,
IMPORTER of French and German Toy Watches;
Manufacturers Agent for the sale Of Jewelrv also
Wholesale Dealer in Vegetable Ivory Goods, Sewing
Silk, &C. All orders promptly attended 70.
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CLEVELAND WATER CURE ESTABLISH.
MENT,

THE above Establishment is now commencing It's
Il seventh session.
The Rumber Of patients treated at tho Establishment
has been tho increase from yoar to year for the
past six years until the last season, when tho de
mands Of the public far exceeded our power to &C.
commodate them. The increasing rapidity and pro.
portion of cures from year TO year induces tho sub
scriber to believe that his enlarged experience and
opportunities for treatment give facilities to the nva
lid rarely oqualled.
Diseases peculiar to females treated with sue
and r0pt6ts Of believed to be surpassed by
none. May o. 7. T. SBELYR, n. d.
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pROPsr, CANCER. TETTER. FIsrrLA.

A ND Diseases of the Genital Organs removed /.
"A an incredibly short tine. Irvaids afflicted vi,
the above complaints can be successfully treated /.
No. SO Broadway, between Second and Third stree,
east side. Offieo hours from ten 20 twelve cleck
Drs. WHITTEMORS and STOCKWEIL.
Dec y. Cincinnati Ohio
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X. d. mUssEY, NJ. D., W. II. MUssEY, N. ID.
SURGR0Ns and Phvsicians No. 20 west Seventh
~ street, tnear Wins Stzeet) 6iusinna.i. Jan. 80.
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PHILOSOPHICAL AND CHEMICAL APPA-
RATUS.

THE subscriber manufactures almost all kinds Of
l. apparatus, and will always be happy to CORES
pond with such may need anything in that line.
Having boon for years practical teacher OF these
sciences, he has unusual advantages In knowing the
actual wants of teachers Prico catalogues sent,
gratis, application. Goods shipped to all parts Of
the United States and Cauadas
lie refers, by permission Professor j. Foster, Of
Union College n. Y; TT. Rev. A. Potter, Bishop Of
Pom. @. B. WARNING, A. NJ,
Juno 29-26t Pcu2hkecpsio Now York.
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RARnM WIIsOE.

MANUFACTURERS OF GOLD PENS, of every
4tI description, respectfully call the attention Of the
public and Pen Dealers to their recently patented
ANGULAR NIB Gold Pens These pens arc pro
nounced by competent judges to be superior to any
other now extant. For sale at the mandatory,
northeast corner of Market and Third streets Phila
dolphia Jan. 81
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Liver Complaint, Jaundice, DYsrcpsia, Chronic o,
Nervous Debility, Diseases Of the KIdneyr,

A ND all diseases arising from disordcrcd liver
~ stomach, such as Constipation, Inward Pie
FuIlness or Blood to the Head Acidity Of the s,gr
ach, Nauscs, Heartburn, Disgust for Food Fullr.-
or Weight in the Stomach, Sour Fluctuations S...
ing or Flatulency at the Pit of tho stomach sr.
ming Of tho Head, Hurried and Difficult Brsa'Hf--
Fluttering of the Heart Choking or Safocatuc Se-
satioIs when in a lying posture Dimness Of Nis..,
Dots or Webs before the sight, Fever and dali pain
the head, Deficiency Of Precipitation, Yslowness
the skin and eyes, Pains in the side back, che.
limbs, Sc, Sudden fushes Of heat Burning in
flesh, Constant imsginings Of evil, and Great DeTr
sion of spirits, can be eGectusly cured ty
DOCTOR HOOFLAND'S CELEBRATED
4
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ssGs AND nEBHAAKA.


IN PRESS, the History and Geography of tho Ter
i ritories ofKansas and Nebraska, with account
Of the Native Tribes, and the emigration now in
progress thithor, with n Map. Prepared with tho
sistanco OF the officers of the Bmigrant Aid Society
from unpublished documents, and from the travels
of the French voy0gcrs, Lewis and Clarke, Pike Long
Bonneville, Fremont, Emory, Abort, Stevens, and
others.
BY EDWARD z. HALE.
To DO comprised in one volume, duodocimo, and
published under tho sanction OF the Emgrant Aid
Society.
The work will be issued in August. Price, in
muslin, Is cents in paper covers, SO cents
u Orders from tho trade respectfully solicited.
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON, & CO,
July 24-2aw4w Publishers, Boston.
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rIIE PLANO AND MUSIC EsTABLIsHGEfT' %
HORACE WATERS,

w. 900 DIOddDHy NeD lUh'
THE best and most improved Planes and l..2
i deems in the world. I. Gilbert Cos W cnd'
Fair Premium Pianos, with or without the ho.ial.
and with iron frames and circular scales The m'''
Of these instruments are too well known o. need 1
Their oOmmcndetion. GHbsIt's BCudUir l1arcs, ~
elegant instrument for small rooms. HaLct . Ll'I
ston's Pianos Of the old established fru o. bl.e
Co. Mr.. W being sole agent for al the above Fan
he can offer them lower thsn any other house % -
United States. Horace Wsters's Pianos, maE. "a.
tured expressly for him, having great power 81 'I
and elasticity Of touch. Pianos Of other msAs.
a word, 1888 Broadway Is one of the largest .5fs.
for Pianos in the world, atOrding an oPportun.!
selections not to be had anywhere else on the a. ~
lean continent Second hand Pianos at gTe4' 10
gains. Price from $50 to tl75.
MELODEONS
Goodman & BAldwin's Patent Orgsn Me,ol'-
with ttSo banks Of keys-R sweet and PoWeIiui lI'-
mont. Prices from SIS to $500 .L,L
3. ID. II. W. Smiths tceki-kH0frH 6HA y''''
| s6ratsd AfeLo2eOnS. Prices from zoe 10 flo' = 4,
q The above makes are the only ones ~ 80
tho equal temperament u hel0oeons u w.
makes, Of all styles and prices .,o I'll.
Martins unrvalled Guitars, from 80 10 Nv e.
tenas, from IS to SIS. Aceordeons, nom g ~, =.
Violins, from IS to $25. Flutes, from % ~
Brass instruments, and others, Of all KINDS. Mao
Dealers supplied with the above Pianos Al'
dSons at factory prices:
This list comprises the products Of the gree.
tiers Of both tho American and European oon'l-irs
and is receiving constant additions by an - M,
publication Of the choice and popular llee. sri
day. Dealers in Music, Teachers OF Sel'Ll,tl.te!
Academies, wishing to purchase any muse s,- cor.
in the United States, or make arrange Cu' Ill 6nl
tnued supplies Of Mr.. WatOrss new issues, tbs.r
it greatly TO their interest to call or Stste
U OlueIs. s- nu'i' seA' u a'' May y
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WIN. B. IARYIs, ATrORNEY AZ Law,

HddISon, WlScOTStY.
COLLECTIONS promptly attended to. Particular
~ attention paid to such claims marked
Gone West" &c, against persons residing in any
of tho Western States Address above, post paid.
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YOUNG & CARSOS

YOUNG CARSON,
WhoLesdLe GTocerS and Commission Merchant,
NO. " Exchange Place, Baltimore
EBP constantly on hand 4 large stock Of Grocs.
Ia ries, which they offer on the most favorable
'oIns' BALTIMORE Jan. Is.
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BOOK AGENTS WANTED,

ITO circulate in every county in the Uni ,S,Iy j.
/ most RAPID sslliHg, popular, and oeauts ssrir
ustratod subscription books. small ca sN;, street.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
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~ VI 1AAEA@N 10
O'Fallon Mills, St. L uis, MissoUr
g. I.n1-1s M1ssn1-p1 - 25 1a6A

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, ApTtl %, 1881.
This is to certify that have been employed in the
0Falon Mills for the last ten months as Miller du
ring which time have had fair opportunity Of test
ing Mr.. j. G.. Shandss Patent Milestone Dresser.
know, by experience with the machine, that there is
not only economy in time and tools, but the stone
may DO kept in perfect face, and fine, over sharp
grinding dress put on in less time and labor than
with hand picks besides, it takes worry little practice
to handle tho machine, and any one who has expo
rienee enough in milling to know what is required
sharpen tho face of stone for grinding very
loarn to do good job with the machine
June ely SILAR r. DULIN
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o. p, CHASE.

CHASE BALL, Attorneys and Councillors at
~ Law, Cincinnati, Ohio, practice in the State
Courts OF Ohio In the Circuit and District Courts Of
the United States in Ohio, and in tho Supreme Court
of the United States at Washington. Jan. 5
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CROCKER, McKUNE, 4 ROBINSON,
A TT0RNEYS AND C0UNSELLORS AT LAW.
N Office Nos. "a and Is in Read Co.'s Post Office
building. Sacramento April /.
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DR.. C. NJ. Jackson ut the German Medicine Sier.
100 Arch street Philadelphia.
Their powor over the above diseases ia not e.,
celied if equallcd, by any ether prepaT1g.a IN To-
United States, as the cores attest in many cares
ar or skillful physicians had failed
These Bitters arc worthy the attention Of inyslis
Possessing great virtues in the rectifcatCn Of diseases
of the liver and lesser glands, exercising the ue
searching power in weakness and affections ci tls
gostive organs, they are Hithal safe, certain, .ri
pleasant.
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IMPORTANT TO WILL OWNER

HAVING received my Letters Patent for an i'm
IL proved method of Dressing Millstoncs, l an
now prepared to furnish Machines to Millers and
Mill Owners.
viii guaranty that any practical Miller can, at
the first trial. if he will try dress pair of Bus in
half the time that no can do it with the common
hand-pck now in use; and that tho work done by
the machine shall be better than be done by nine
out of ten Of the best handlers Of the common pick
The machine makes q clean, clear, thread-lke mark,
and does not brittle break the face of the stone
1t can be controlled at the will Of the operator in
stantly to make the most delicate lick or ono with
the force of ton pounds if required. Every practical
Miller knows that stone is only required to be dress
cd where the proof sta indicates. This be done
by the machine no matter how brittle tender, OF
how close and hard the face or place en- tho stone
lightly he pleases There three very good rea-
sons for trying them:
First. With fair use, tho machine will last twenty
years Second. It is complete within ITSELF and win
not take 6vo minutes, cost five cents to try it
Third. give with tho machine thirty tools or pick
blades which will last any two pair Of stones to be
dressed twice a week, for two years, and then any
good smith can replace thcm for twenty-five cents
apiece
1 have used this machine in my mill for nearly
fourteen months to dress both the face and tho fur
Of two pair four feet French Burrs and there
has been no hand-pick used on them in all that time
know that l make good yield, and think the
reputation Of my mill will warrant me in saying that
l turn ont irst-rate article of Flour.
have a medal awarded mo for the invention Of an
ingenious and useful machine for Dressing Millstonos
by the Commissioners appointed at the exhibition Of
the Worlds Fair in the Crystal Palace, at New York
city, besides fattering certificates from all have
sold tho machine to.
Having recently obtained Letters patent, am now
prepared to furnish the machines, and to sell State
county and shop rights.
o. All orders must state tho diameter Of the mill
stones and the sizo Of the collar Of the spindle The
price Of the machine, with thirty tools Is 10.
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The Chicago papers announce the decease,
in that city, on Sunday last, July 30, of s. Lisle
Smith, Eeq, member of the Chicago bar, and
said to be one of the most brilliant orators of
the West.
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Tho Boston correspondent of the NetO York
Journal Of Commerce met at LittletOn, Massa-
shusetts, young giant, named Henry d. Kim
ball twenty-five years old, feet, 1 l inches in
height, and weighing 800 pounds.