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Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1854-07-18
TO THE LADIES OF IRONTON!
Where shall the Sole find Rest2'

.nOUBTLESS You HAVE ALL HEARD
this SOUL thrilling melody Of the Baker Family.
II not then you have missed rich treat and we would
respectfully address 10 you the SOLE-searching enu-
m; syVherc shall the SOLE fud res," This question
sails for MI answer, and DREW 4 WILLIAMS fntter
themscivcs that they have found the place. where more
human sos may find rest ease, and comfort, than any
similar haven here below. II is In the BANK BLOtK,
where many Ladies hars found and many more may
Gud CATERS, Webstef-ties, Buskns, Jenny I.inds,
PoIkas-(no Musiclbnt shoes in great variety ofsyle
selected, from Eastern Manufactures, with personal
cnre nnd attention The ncainess of finish, and the
ease and gracefacss with which they the feet
4 true repose 10 tho soes Of ell who buy them Thus
while the music Of this thrilling melody may swakeil
will moi be djsspponed nor return homo, (as did the
dove - Soakl without Andng ~ %! The soLn fyous
(set All which 10 respectfully sulmitted.
niS DREW 4 WILLIAMS.
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Paper Hangings.

AN now receiving my Spring Stock
French and American Paper Hanging, which
far surpasses any thing ofthe kind ever offered
in this smarket.-Many of the patterns were pra,s &
pared and packed expressly for me in France.
and embrace all the latest styles.
It ofgrade and price from cts. to iS1,5es,
per piece. ..---s,.y--,
Ihave Ten Thousand pieces embracing moe
than one hundred different patterns, SO that the
most fastdous cannot fail to be suited both in
price and quality. The second story Of mylBook
store building, will be devoted exclusively b
Paper Hangings. and will be brilliantly lighted
every evening, so that persons can have the op-
portunity ofexamining as well at night a. in
daylight. The style Of Velvet Borderings this
price. J. STEPHENSON,
16tf No4. Buckeye Block I.
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G.RGAT EASTERM
Clothing Enlporium!!
G. NEUBERGER.
No. 3 Union Block honton Ohio,

No. 3 Union Block honton Ohio,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL DEALER
IN READY MADE CLOI HING.
THE subscriber would calfthe attention of
the citizens Of Ironton aud the adjoining coun-
ty to his stock of Summer and Fall READY
MADE CLOTHING, consisting in polt Of
OVERCOATS, of every description, FINE
BLACK FROCK. DRESS, and SACK COATS,
BLACK CLOTH and FANG Y CASHMERE
PANTALOONS, BLACK SATIN aud FANCY
VESTS, Gents fine Shirt Collars, ilandker-
chiefs, Undeshiris and Drawers, Boots and
Shoes, Kossuth Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, Carpet
Sacks, &c. &c.
will keep up general assortment OF every
variety Of Ready Made Clothing usually called
for, which will sell TO those who may favor me
with their custom CHEAPER THAN EVER
BEFORE SOLD in this TOWN.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS, will find it 10
their advantage 10 purchase ofme, as can sup
ply them on bcttertc us than they can purchase
elsewhere. '"
Give me call, l examine my stock before
purchasing; and atisly yourselves of the ad-
vantage to be gaIed by purchasing good ar
licle at reduced price. -ta
G NEuBERGER.
lronton. Ohio, Sept. 1883.
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pAIMTaMll, lRAlMlMEa. &C,
= GyEHN Il H3SVJAT3.

WOULD respectfully announce TO the citizens
of lronton, that they have this day entered in
10 copartnership, in the above business, and
purpose Carrying il in all its varou: branches,
such as HOUSE, SIGN Il FANCY PAINTING, GRAIN
rNg, MARsLiNo & &PAPER HANGINo.' From the ex-
perience offs or 10 years, and the success we
have heretofore met with. we feel safe in war-
ranting general satisfaction to those who may
favor US with their patronage. All work en-
trusted to our care, shall be punctually attend
ed 10. We are determined 70 do our work in q
style not TO be surpassed by any Painter in The
place. We intend to carry on the business in
different. style from what it has been here
vet. Prom attention 10 business, and good
work, We hope to meet liberal share OF the
public patronage.
Enquire ut Harris r WanenS Grocery, on
Fourth Street.. J. q. STEIN
Feb. IS. 1884, n. n. BOSWORTH
ARicAey. of IEontou. 1 4 ABender, Ss- Pi:bg
IL Richards, do Bissel, DO
lANB Particular attention paid 70 Gfainint
] 4 Rsncy Psintiag.
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POPULAR FAMILY MEDICINES.
SOLD BY MOXLEY 4 BARBER.

Hairs Balsam tor the Lungs.
Ayers cherry Pectoral.
Rogers Syrup. Of Livcrwort and Tar.
Sellers Pills, cough Syrup and Vermifuge.
Jayne's Sanative Fills Ague Pills, Tonlo
Vermfuge, Alternative, Espectorant carinina-
tive Balsain, Hair Tonic. and Hair Dye.
Wistars Balsan of Wild cherry.
Guysotts Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla.
Townsends Sarsapnrilla.1
Osgood's India cholagogue. ic
Oxygenated Blters, a sure cure for Dyspep-
sla.
Perry Davis's Pain Killei.
Dalley's Pain Extractor.
McAlstcr's Ointment and Solar Tincture.
McLane's celebrated Pills and Venmifuge.
Railways Ready Relief.
Gregorys Instant cure OF Pain.
Christes Galvanic Belts, Necklaces, Brace.
lets, and Magnetic Fluid.
Mexican Mustang Liniment.
Brandretli's Vegetable Universal Pills.
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills.
BIagg's Sugar coated Anti-Billious PILLS,
/, Smiths Sugar coated PILLS.
T. Farrelrs Arabian Linimenl.
John Bulbs improved Syrup of Sarsaparilla
Howes Shaker Sarsapurilla and Cough Can
dy.
| Hollands German Bitters.
Weaver's Canker and Salt Rheum Syrup.
Smiths Tonic Syrup, for Fever aud Ague.
3 Buffers Nerve and Bone Linimenl.
Barrels Indian Linlment.
\ Sheaman's poor mans plaster.
| Hays Linment for The Piles.
| HObensack,s WOm Syrup and Pills.
| 20 McIntoshs Balsnm of Indian Squaw Root,
| Cherry Cordial, for Diarrhoea and Dysentery
Hutchin's Dyspepsia Btters.
Graefenberg Pills, Sarsaparilla and Chill
dren Panacca.
Durkic's Green Mountain Ointment.
| Hibbard's Family Pill and Circassian Balm
Holoways Tonic Bitters and Extract of ia
maica Ginger.
Shepherds Sarsaparilla.
Rowaud's Telegraph Pills, Tonic Mixture
and Sylup Of Blackberry Root.
Bakers S Pain Panacea.
Powers plasters, new and superior article
Aaughn's Litliontrptic Mixture.
Jackson's Pills and Expectorant. 80
| Brant's Pul. Balsam and Purifying Extract.
Hollands celebrated Tar Ointment.
Strctland's Pills.
Marrays Llud Magnesia.
| Stonsi's Infant Drops.
Griffith's Magnetic Pain Extractor.
Steers Opodildoc.
Merrlrs Black Salve.
Sorces Ohio Liniment.
Vaughan and Petersons Rice Lniment.
Salter's Ginseng panacea. e.
Sovereign Bslm Pills
Thompson's celebrated Eye Water.
Tarner's Balsam for Diarrhoca Il Dysentcry
Turner's American Rheumatic Baliam.
Tidd's Balm Of life for Consumption.
Connel's Pain Extractor,
Shakers Genuine Extract of Salsaparilla.
FAcl's Shoulder Braces, Abdominal Support
ers, Inhaling Tubes and all his valuable Fam
lily Medicines.
Benefits Plant and Root Pills.
Fahnestock's Vcrmfuge.
LeRoy's Vegetable Pills
Stanhope's Cholagogue Pills.
Gardner's Linement.
Blake's Sanattve life Pills.
Bryan's Pulmohic Waters.
Houghton's Pepsthe trne Digestive Fluid,
and many other articles too numerous TO parti
cularize but not too important to merit atten-
iOn-Call and try them.
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Patent Metallic Burial Case.

TINHE subscribers have just received stock
of METALLIC BURIAL CASES from the
Mandatory CT w. G. Davis and Co., Cincin'
natl which the, offer to the citizens of Ironton
and vicinity on reasonable terms. These cases
are AIR-TIGHT AND lNDESTRUCTlBLE,
for protecting and preserving the dead for ordi-
nary burial for vaults, OF for transportation.
The stock will be kept up as occasion demands.
They also keep constantly made variety oi
will make Coffins to directions without delay.
A new Hearse, quiet horse and careful dri-
YER. ready for service when required.
8. X. BUSH 4 co.
Isonton, September ~, 1853.
TIME Undersigned will pay ~CASHfc fol
HIDES delivered in lronton.
w. ". KIRKER.
,sonton, Januarytsth. 1859.
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CHEAP Cash 4 BARTER STORE,
AT MARION ONO. Se I
Z n. LyycH,k ~ ~. DAVIDSON 4,
\. LIT en- 6 1AyIScS0N, (.

q. h4E 0HH & 34vISfSQN -
r. csnssS ssssiy!.s &, = .hei! sto,s ;,i, i,
qualities oE goods, consisting or, q u. lylCH4
DRY 0oo0O, Broad ,Cloths, 4. Il, !.
Csssimeres. Csssihetts, Vesiinss. Jlsns. Y \
Domestic q For. Pnnis y Silks, and PopIins,r
Mcrinoes, .DoLainss. Hjeached AfhlsnS,
Cnbleache n muslin, Irish Linens,
Table Cloths IN Bolt, Ehawb iiandkerchf fs
Cotton Yarns end Batting gsL
AN ASSORTMENT OF CLOTHING,
Consisting Of Goats at from sl,2s 10 sl6,
Vests from 75 cents 90, Pants from el to 81,
also Undefshrts and Drawers. = A..
a STOCK OF GROCERIES.
O,nsisting partly OF ....,,..-.. 3.
Brown { white Sugars, Molasses, Y. ,nyson,
A.spice. pepper, Gunpowder. Imperial,
Cinnamon, Cloves and Black Teas,
Nutn.ees, Rice, Mackerel, Goldfish,
White Fish & Herring. Powder Shot 4 Lead
Indigo, snd Ooloring materials Of every variety.
Also C,niectionaries Of all kinds. yE
!. CUTIE Y, Knives h Forks, pen and pocket
Knives oi all descriptions, Razors and Slrops,
with Shaving materials. -ld
GLASSWARE, Looking Closes Window
Glass, TumblerS. molasses Cans Preserve dish
e.. Vases and Glass lanterns ofall kinds. Also
large and selected assortment of oueensware,
BOOTS AND SHOES, C.j3[
They have large Stock Of Boots and Shoes.
Consisting OF Mems Boye Womens and Chill
dren's Roots and Shoes, Coarse and Fine, also
Gaiters Slippers. India Rnbbers &c.
LIQu0RS.-They keep choice distilled spir-
its, consisting Of Brandy, Monongahcla Wills
key. New England Rum, Port Vine, Sweet
Wine, to be had only for Medic md me
cbanical uses.
Tobacco and ssgsrs Of all qualities and pri-
ces, together with Smoking and Chewing To
bacc1, Pipes. &C.
CLOCKS Of different sines and patterns, apf
a full assortment Of riN-WARE.
HATS & CAPS OF ALL KINDS. :
200 Bushels Of Dried Peaches,
$50 Buehels of Dried Apples,
90 bushels clean sond White Beans,
Also large stock OF Irish potatoes.
Any and all of the aforesaid articles, togeth
er with variety Of other goods not mentioned
they will sell either for cash or produce on a.
Ieasoeable terms as they can be purchased else
where in Lawrence County. We keep M
goods but those of the best quality, and hav,
but ONE prize. We are determined to suppl,
the narkSt with everything in the Mercantile
line, that cur friends and customers shall cal
for; and TO furnish them "Home Market 70
the produce Of their farms.
LITCH & DAWSON.
Marion. January 2lst 1854.
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WE keep on hand and for safe Glass, Sash,
w Chain Pu rps, Levels, Stair Rods, Mat
tocks and Picks, Shovels, Spades, and variety
of Garden Tools, Scythes, Snaths, Cradles,
Sickles, Sheep Shears, Scotts Axes, Riddles,
Geives, Steel Traps, Corn Shellers, Paint
Brushes, Cotton Packing Yarn. Whitewasn
and Counter Bruches; a l.rge assortment oi
bo0r. Chest and Cubard, Till and Pad Locks;
also Butts Of all kinds, Log and Trace Chains.
Cuay Copbs, Cords, Ok Balls, Guns, Gun Bar
rels, Gun Locks, Moulds, Wipers, Powder
Horns and Flasks, Double Triggers Percussion
Caps, Fish Hooks and Lines, Razors and Strops
Clocks German Silver Spoons, a large and 81 :
pesior article Of Looking Glasses, Sand Paper.
Window Earrings. Shutter Hinges, Counter and
Platform 8cafes. Steel Yards, Spring Balan-
ces Copying Presses, Oil Stones, Gouges, Long
Chisels, Hand Rail Screws, Dog Chains and
Collars, Halter Chaips, Durtsja Pins, Mahog.
any Kpobs, Sad IIous, Strap Hinges for gate,
and trap doors, ink stand, sheet Iron candle.
sticks, shaving brushes, thimbles, hooks and
eyes. needles, lacks FRENCH sauce psas. wait.
en-, etc. D. X.
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BAKERY&C0NFECTIONRY,
WHOLESALE g. RETAIL

TIME subscribers would inform the citizens Of
Ironton, OF Lawrence and the adjoining
conties that they have recently fitted up a
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BAKERY AND
CONFECTIONERY in the town of Ironton,
where they will be able to supply at all times
merchants and others with CRACKERS, BREAD and
CAKE of any description, and every variety of
eonfectionaryin any quantity 10 suit purchasrse
All orders will be filled on most reasonable
terms, and on the shortest notice.
Attention Of merchants srespectfully invited
49,. H. & l.. COLE.
Eront Street. Ironton January, 1858
r ANDRETHS Garden Seeds, FRESH, & the
4 best in market for sale by
H. & L. Cole.
0RANGEs and Lemons of the best quality
~ for sale by.
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IRON RAIL ROAD.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
FROM And after this date, or until further
notice, the Trains will be run regularly,
on the Iron RAIL ROAD, Sundays excepted;
from lronton to Centre Station. as follows, viz:
MORNING TRAIN
Will leave ,lronton for Centre Station al o.
clock A. NJ.
RETURNING
Will leave Centre Station for Ironton at % o.
clock A. NJ.
- AFTERNOON TRAIN
Will leave Ironton for Centre Station al Ia O.
clock p. NJ.
,s :. RETURNING
Will leave Centre Station for IrontOn al 81 o.
clock p. NJ. ---..
Tickets can be had at the Tronton Depot.
HENRY CLARKSON
s.. Superintendent.
Tronton, Ohio, April 30. 1853.
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Ironton House.

Ironton House.
Corner of Front and Railroad Streets
opposite the Depot, and comtiguous. to tile
Steamboat Landing.
IRONTON OHIO.
HAvING just opened the oboye well known
ii house Of entertainment. am prepared
to entertain travellers and boarders.
The lr0nton House is spleasantly situated-af-
fording one of the finest views by way of the
riyer-is very near to the mnst business part oi
the Town, and is comfortably arranged for the
reception of boarders and travellers, who will
be accommodated with neat, wholesome, airy
rooms, SO ventilated as to preserve the health
and ensure the comfort OF its inmates.
The public can rest assured that no efforts
will be wanting on my part to give them such
fare as will make their stay at the lrontOn
House as agreeable as possible.
Stabling accommodations, of the very best
quality, aud convenient to the house have been
secured at the Livery Stable where all may be
certain that their horses will be well fed and
receive the kindest attention;
J. w. ALLISON.
June Z, 1858. If
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DRESSED LUMBER.

NTE now have, and will keep constantly
w on hand DRESSED LUkDER. bott
WHITE and YELLOW PINE, OAK, WAL
NUT, 90. Also planed WEArnxn BoAkpfNo,
and other lressed lqmbel. .cfsye!y VARSITY an
thickness.
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< SHOES

BARGAINS! BARGAINS!!
TIME subscriber wishes to inform his custo-
mers and the public generally, that he has
received an assortment of I.,-.
LADIES GENTLEKEN's AND GHILDREN's
BOOTS AND S II o ES,
Consisting Of
Mems French Morocco Boots;
Three Quarter Boots; E
Jenny Lind Double Sole Shoes;
JennyLind Slippers; 3Gie h,7 a.i
Ladies' Fancy Boots, Misses do;
Chidren's Shoes-all sorts and sizes;
Mems congress Boots, warranted;
Boys Boots and Shoes, at redncd prces;
All Of which will be sold at greatly reduced
prices for cash. ra, .v
He has also received choice LOT Of
P II IL A D ELP II AZ FIR E N c II
CALFSKlNS, .
Which he will make up to order, on short no.
lice, IN a style not to be excclled in Ironton or
elsewhere for nentness and durability. VII
persons in waut of any articles in his line are
respectfully invited to call and examine his
stock beio,e going elsewhere.
RICHARD o. EVANS.
Irnntou Iuna "A t253
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SASH. b D0O.RANdT BT IND
Il FACTORY.

g. n. pIjsH,. EHyRD. n s,PKTERs,
j. G. MEAD, 8. BEATTY, .. WAIT.
8 S. R. BUSH, & co. fea
MANUFACTURERS OF WINDOW SASH,
BLINDS Of every pattern and variety. Also
DOORS Of all kinds, C0FFINs 10. SEQ
IRONTON, OHIO.
HAVING in. complete operation yafiou,
7 kinds ofimproyed machinery for .I
PLANING' MORTISING, 7'ENANTLNG
l., GROOVING, &C., tIil E
are prepared 10 execute on the shortest notice,
all kinds of work in their line Of business, 10
the most workmanlike manner, and upon the
most reasonable terms. si,.st.
AHordeystrom abroad will be prompt
ly h!led, and shipped wih care.
LANING LUMBER Of all descriptions will
be done on the shortest notice, and upon such
terms as will make il for the interest of BUlLf
DERS and CONTRACTORS, 10 employ them
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B:ogs SN5 STATIONARY. 4 :,
No 4 Buckeye Block, Front stree.
PORTSMOUTH, WIllW. alr

PURCHASERS will find at my store lars
and complete assortment Of ceiianeous, Man
Medical, Classical end aom,non Schools Books,
Together with full stock OF Staple and fancy,
STATIONARY f'f N'f'Fi ~
A moments reflection will convince rny one
that can offer inducements to Book buyers !
fully equal iosCincinnatti or any other point in '
this region. ! buy in the same Markets in Phil
adelplia and New York with them, whilst tho
expenses of conducting business is not 0na
fourth in Portsmouth what il is in the larger clt-
les, and which the buyer has TO pay in the ends
The difference in time, the cost OF transportat.s
ton, with the advantage of procuring in small
quantities, makes il more economical as wella |,
more expeditions tOpurchase Of ME. 80 mi
In colneyion with my store have lorye
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+ Book Binderv.

Where BLANK BOOKS of any size or stvls :
of Ruling and Of superior quality may be obtair.
ed at the shortest notice. Magazines, News >
papers &c., Bound to Pattern. lsa :
Country Dealers, and Private Libraries, sup
piled at the very lowest rates, in large and snalk
quantities. shall be happy to receive orders
assuring those who send, that they shall be
filled promptly. ---,-,---....--..,.
JAS STEPHENs0N.
Book seller and Statione No. 4 z .:key
Block Front street, Portsmouth Ohio. ggerJs
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iREAiDW: MAiDE CLDTTlIMGs
CHEAHER THAN EVER!!!
H. WISE & BROTHER,
Having REMOVED tncr Eslablishme t,
Ellison's Block, -
CORNER OF FRONT AND LAWRENCE SITS.
Second door above Coles Bakery Ironlon, are
just replenising their stock with the best as
sortment Of Clothing ever offered fbI sale in
lronton. liavtn received a very liberal pat
ronage from the publits we are enabled to sell
kcheaper than ever before, and will beat our
selves in giving good bargains in Clothing, as
Goats, Vests Pants
Ovcrcoats, Cloa>s~ Silk Hats
Glazed Caps Boots and Shoes Fur do
Plush dj Carpet Sacks, Wool do
Ladies' Goods, Shaws, Fine B3nnets,
Ladies Shoes Jewelry HandkerchiefS;
Fine Shirts, Undcrshirts Drawers,
Buskin Gloves Fine Kid Gloves Trunks.
India Rubber and Oil cloth Caps, Pants, Leg
! horn Boots &c. &c.
Our goods are ofour own manufacture, from
the best Of material. Having the advantage oI
a resident partner in Cincinnati. and also of a
! large business al Parkersburg, Va, we will be
enabled 10 keep up all assortment upon the
most economical plan, and wtl sell to those
who may favor us with their custom,
| Persons wishing 10 Retail in the country,
will find it to their advantage to purchase here
in preference 10 incnrring the expense of a
trip to Cincinnati, or elsewhere.
Give us call, and examine our stock fol
yourselves before purchasing; we are always
| pleased 10 Shom our goods, believing if you
learn prices you will be sure to buy.
H. WISE & BROTHER.
Ironton, February 2Sth, 1854,
SCHOOL NOTICE.
The Board Of School Examiners for
Lawrence County will meet regularly
on the first Friday Of every month. at
the Court House, in lronton, a. 9a o..
clock, A. M. By order Of the Board.
J. CHESTER, CLERK.
Tronton, Jan. 9th, 1854. -
"TRUTH WILL OUT!!!"
s. BEATTY, D. II. WARREN.
BEATTY & WARREN,
Dealers in GROCERIES,, Provisions NC
Fourth St, between Lawrence and Buckhorn,
IRoNT0N 0.
w HERE They have on hand, a
| w well selected assortment OF the I, owe named
articles, an are constantly making additions consist
ring in part of Rio and Java ,Coiee Y. H. q, p. ind
Black Tea; Crushed and Brown Sugar Fine Cut
Smoking Tobacco; Imperial Principe, Lafayette, lIa-
wanna, DIoomer, Regalia, Jenny Lind, Buena Vista,
Pucrtln Napoleon, Regalin and Half spanish Cigars
Scotch, RaPpee and Nlaccouba snuff Chewing To-
bacco Of various brands.
i Figs. Prunes, and Nuts, Mackercl and Scotch her
ring, Rifle and blasting Powder, No. Chocolate, Sal
craius. Curb. Soda, Cream Tartar, variegaled, White,
Palm, Cnstile and Shaving Soups; genuine British Lus-
ire, Candles, wcks, wrapping twine bedcords, dairy
aud Kanawha Salt Lemons nnd Oranges, shoe black.
ing and brushes, Cine, Alum Indigo, Spices OF oil
kinds Of snpe ror quality, starch Cheese N. o Moas-
ses, Golden Syrup. sugar cured and common HUNS
shoulders and sides. and taow Candles brOoins.
wooden buckets, Willow baskets Gun caps, and bar
| lead. June Gill; 1854.
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Buck eye Block,
No. Il, Front street, Portsmouth.

~ PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.
SUGARS.
OOI. hHDS Prime N. o.;
CUO 8 Boxes Havana NO.l; fn.si-a.
10 barrels crushed and powdered very fine
90 do Loaf, assorted Mos. y
All of good quality, and for sale very low, at
No. 1, Buckeye Block, by
mar2i A OAxEs 4 BusxinK.
TAR, PITCH AND OAKUM.
A LWAYS on hand and for sale at low prices
n at No. I, Buckeye Block, by
mar2i OAKEs j. BrsKIRK.
IN TOBACCO.
"Av1NG made arrangements with manu-
Jl facturers in Virginia, to be regularly sup
piled, we are now enabled 10 offer great induce
inents in this line. Our stock at present con-
sists in part of the following: w
10 boxes Sutherlands fine;
90 do Andersons fine pounds; .
do J. M. Ross, a very fine article;
90 do Mucrus pounds, very good;
100 do various brands Of IS, IS and los,
good, better and best.
10 do The Ambrosia, super extra. An
ii Nervous, very fine;
20 do Anderson and other fine brands OF
fue cut chewing tobacco.
All of which will be sold at low prices, at the
cheap Depot, No. /, Buckeye Block, by
nrr OAKEs & BUsKIRx.
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COTTON YARNS, &c.
WARN, Batting. Candle Wick, Twide, &C.
Being Agents for Cornel & Perry's factory,
we have at all times a large and we'll selected
stock for sale at manufacturers prices.
OAKEs 4 BusKTRK,
mar 2 No 1, Buckeye Block.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1854-09-01

How TO Buy sHIF WITH 40 MONTY.
There arc some men who are very ingenious
making. and o,hers twice q. much so al spend.
ing fortune. Some years ago, young fel.
low found himselfina plessan, pr.dcamsn,
Of having two or three bank note, ia his
pocket, and having at the time no other for
tune in the wide world Than tie aforesaid notes
which might last him , month or 30, with
economy. lie was strolling about the streets
Of the metropolis in no very en'isbls frame Of
mind. ,peculatinc IN his fortunes, when he
chanced to enter brokers' saloon, and found
iha, a ship wa, being pot uP Tor auction. lie
listened to the praise, Of the first class Al.
or A .. ship, and for bi, Of fun he bid $500
(or her another bys,ander Offering Coco,
our friend hade against him 'cs00' roar.
ed the o,h.r ciOOO. shouted our friend
cl2OO, sang oui The bidder 1900 roar.
,d our pcnnilcss mar, and down the hammer
went. and he was declared ih, owner Of
large lump of ship, wiihou, the means OF
payinr for her. "ilere's pickle I'm in.'
quoth he but giving the broker his address,
he took mp the shipping newspapers, read
the advertisement, over Of those Who wanted
to charter vessel lie then hnrred away 10
the house that advertised ior such ship as his
own. Here he offered his shiP At reduced
rate Of freight, and closed the bargain by re-
cei,ing on .ccount Of his low rate OF eharc.
ing. half the money With this he posted back
to the broker, paying him some fSoo, and
giving his note Of hand for the reminder.
The ship was nearly ready for sea to get
captain and crew wa, easy enough, and thus
In short time he saw the ship ofT, and re-.
cei,ed upon her arrival the res, of her char
ier.noney he paid then the broker 30 much
more, and to make long story short, he soon
had the ship clear OF all demands, and ready
for anything he wished. This man became
afterwards mos, respectable merchant, and
died owner Of many large ship.