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Demoine courier., 1855-03-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
of Dcraoinc River
Navigation.

OFFIcE DEMoINE NAV. & r. r Co.
IS Wdliam St., n. y, Feb. 24, 1865.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
- the Chief Engineers Office, Keokuk,
Iowa, until the first day Of May next, at 10 o.
clock in the forenoon, for the construction of
the locks, dams, and works connected, be-
tween ST. Francisville and Ottumya, rs miles
Of the Improvement.
The work win be ready for examination BY
the 10Th day Of April next, at which time plans
and specifications will be exhibited and blank
proposals furnished at this Office and at the
Chief Engineers Office at keokuk.
Monthly payments will be made to the con-
tractors in cash.
The company reserve the right TO reject any
or all proposals not satisfactory.
Any further information desired may be OBJ
tanned by addressing the President of the Com
pany.
The work between st. Fral.cisyille and the
mouth of the River, near Keokuk, will be of
fered for letting at an early day.
ORYILLE CLARK, President.
F.. r. BLACKWELL, Chief Engineer.
March 10, 1S55-tf.
Ottamwa Courier and TT. Demoine Star copy,
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29
The 5000 Valuable Gifts,
Inducements to Clubs.

cSy In order hiatt the remaining tickets may
be disposed of, at the time specified, we offer
Abe following inducements to persons getting ap
CLUBS.
Any person forming a club of ten su6scri-
6ers and forwarding ten dollars to this office.
will receive by mail, eteren beautiful engra-
rings and ciereR tickets. a
Any person forwarding 500, viii receive
one hundred and fifteen Engravings, aud one
hundred and fifteen tickets.
lie it should occur that all the tickets are dis
posed of when your order is received, the mon
ey will be returned atour expense for postage.
6-Y' All orders for Tickets and Engravings
should be addressed to l.. w. ABBOTT,
80 Fourth ST., st. Louis, Mo.
N. B. Any paper giving the above advertise
mems twoinsertions before April 25th, and send
ing TO my address, viii be presented with an
entire setof the beautiful Engravings named in
the advertisement. March 29th-td
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29

PRoHIDIToRY LAws.-The sale Of in,
toxisating drinks as q beverage should be
prohibited by law, because 4,
L. They deprive men of their rcas-
ons, for the time being.
2. They destroy men of the greatest
Intellectual strength.
3. They foster and encourage every
spscies ofimmorality,
4. They bar the prog ress Of c~iviliza-
ton and religion.
s. They destroy the peace and hap
pincss of millions of families.
6. They reduce mary virsnous wives
and children 10 beggary.
Z. They cause thousands Of muir
ders.
8. They proven, all reforma;ions of
character.
o. They render sboriive the strong
est resolutions,
10. Ths millions Of property ex-
pended in then. is lost.
IL. They cause the majority of cases
of insanity.
~. They destroy both the body and
ID. They burden sober people with
millions of panPers.
IA. They cause immensc sxpendi
lures to prevent crime.
I5. They cos, sober people immense
sums in Charity. go.
l6. They burden the country with
enormous taxes. ..
II. Because moderate drinkers want
the temptation removed.
10. Drunkards want the opporiuni.
~ removed. 30
10. Sober people want the nuisance
removed.
90. Taxpayers want the burden re
moved.
81. The prohibition would save
thousands 10Y falling.
%. The sale exposes our families to
insult.
%. The sale exposes our families 10
destruction.
"a. The sale upholds the viscioas
and idle, at the expense of the vir'uous
and industrious.
25. The sale subjects the sober to
great oppression.
20. Ii takes The sober mans earnings
to support the drunkard.
q. Il subjects numberless wives to
untold safTeriGgs.
20. 1t 10 contrary to the Bible.
90. II is contrary to common seEse
80. We have a right to rid ourselves
of the burden.-[David Paul Brown.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29

It WILDE seen by L. w. Abbott's new adver-
tisement in another column, that the drawing OF
The Peoples Gift Enterprise association will
take place on Wednesday, April 25th. Thu
liberal spirit which has characterized the pro-
ceedings of the manager of this enterprise, has
given it a reputation far surprising any thing OF
the kind ever before brought before the public.
The engrayings which each subscriber receives
il fully worth the money invested, as they can.
not fail to improve the taste, and in adegree re-
fine the feelings of any who shallb SO fortunate
as to possess them. We notice that a small
number is yet remaining unsold, and advise
those who contemplate subcribing, to send in
their orders Immediately.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29
TO THE FARmERSI

TNHE undersigned takes pleasure in inform
Ing the citizens of Wapello county that
they will have a good chance this season;to i'm
prove their stock of horses, for the young Ber-
trand, the Premium colt of Wapello county,
VIII come out this Spring with his new black
coat on. He Will be three years old this Spripc.
is-betwecn 16 aud II hands high, and we think
that he is the very horse that our farmers want:
he works well, has a kind and gentle DISPOSE
ton, and as many good qualities n: any horse.
AS it regards his Pedigree he can tell that for
himself. We invite The farmers of this coun-
ty to come and see him and be their own Judges.
The terms we think are reasonable. viz IS TO
insure and $6for the season, if paid in advance.
He can be found at my residence about q quar-
ter OF amile below Ottumwa, four days in each
week. We will take in pay young cattle,
stock hogs or wheat, at the market price.
CHARLES J. SERGENT.
March Goth, 1851
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MANDATORY
AND
BLACKsMITHING

@ THEUNDERSIGNEDessy-ER
Bk-O now has his plow fac-7@E
SYS " tory in successful operation, and
- has now on hand forty plows OF
all sizes, and will turn out by the first of April
as many az will supply the demand of the
country. These Flows are of the Centre
Draft pattern, made of the best wood, and the
first quality of Sligo Steel, and warranted to do
as good, if not better. work than any other
plows ever sold in this county.
Mn. d.. w. STEBBrNs, an experienced work
man, is doing my wood work on plows and will
make new plows or do repairing on plows or
wagons, on short notice, and in the best style,
for all who may give me a call.
still continue the Blacksmithing business in
all its branches, and can supply farmers with
everything they need, from the incest edge tool
up TO a first quality plow or wagon Charges
reasonable, and all work warranted.
Gy'I will sell my plows cheaper than the
same quality of plows have ever been, or can
sold here. All l ask is for farmers to try
them to satisfy them that they are the best ever
used IN this country. J.. Ii. GRIFFITH.
OttEmwa, Feb. LIST, 1855.
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From the Weston Argus 10th inst.
AWFUL CONFEDERATION,
II IN ASHES.
$4,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY DESTROY.
ED By FIRE.

We are called upon the record the
most destructive c%onfagralion and loss
OF property that has ever occurred in our
CITY. laying in waste all iha, portion bet
ween Main street and Mill Creek, On
the North, and Market and Shor, streets.
including two entire squares, excep i
Be!cher's block, on the corner of Main
and Shor, streets,
I'M lire originated about three o'clock
on Thursdsy..morning last, in or near
Murphy's Bowling Alley, and adjoining
the United States Hotel, aad spread with
such raridi.y. that in less than forty
minutes all the rear buildings on The
square between Market and Thomas
streets were in a blaze. The progress
was here necessarily arrested, but after
crossing Thomas stree. it gradually pro
crossed, until, by extraordinary exerli.
ons it was finally stay ed, leaving but
three buildings at the corner of Main
and Short streets.
The aggregate loss is variously es.
'lmated, but competent judges believe
that the sum Of $4,000 will cover the
aggregate.
Only by superhuman exerlions The fire
was prevented from crossing Main stree,
towards the East. which circumstance
prevented the city from rum.
Much bravery aud individual address
were manifested on the occasion. and
the final ares. Of the devou-ing element
was brought about by the exer.ion and
superin.endence OF ID. p. Wallingford,
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29
Cabinet Making.
Joseph Ellerman

IJAS again resumed his business of Cabinet
IL Making, and has on hand or will manu-
facture to order,
Bureaus. Bedsfeads, Tables, Stands,
Or anything in his line, on the shortest notice.
His work he will guar antee to be put up in a
workmanlike style, and his prices will be as
low as that of any other workman. Call at
his shop on main street, in the one story build
ing two doors above Green street, and examine
his work and prices. Lumber wanted in ex-
change for work.
re- Collins made on the shortest notice.
Ottumwa, March 18th, 1885.
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A CALL of five per cent. upon the unpaid
y stock Of the Demoine Navigation and
Railroad Company was this day made by the
Board of Directors, payable at the Treasurer's
Office, Is, William street, New York, as fol-
lows:
One per cent. on the 1st day of April; Two
per cent. on the first day of May, and two per
cent. on the LIST day of June next.
A. HUNT, Treasurer
Dated Feb. 18th. 1S55-tf
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Stray Notice.

STATE OF IOWA., c..
WAPELLo COUNTY,
TAKEN-up by Peter Knox, at his residence
L in Columbia Township, in said county,
before Hiram Terril, a Justice of the Peace in
and for said county Of Wapello, on the 18th
day of January, 1915, two estray mares of the
following description, to-wit: One black, with
leather halter when taken up, about six years
old and shod all round-appraised at $50
The other a light gray shod all round; about IL
years old and valued at $40 by John Knox and
Robert Fordice. JOS. HAYNE, Clerk.
Ottumwa, Feb. Sth, 1855.
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Notice

rs hereby given that there is a petition now
i on file in the office Of the County Judge of
Wapello County, Iowa, asking for an order to
sell a certain tract of land owned by Nelson
McCracken and M. b. Lee, deed, and known
as the Frazier farm, in said county, and adjoin-
ing the town of Kirkville. Said petition will
be heard and.acted upon at its April term, the
first Tuesday. All persons interested in said
estate will take notice accordingly.
JOSHUA MARSHALL, Ad'mr.
March 10th, 1855.
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Notice.

rs HEREBY given that ! will make final
l. settlement of the Estate of JEDIAH Scorr.
late of Wapello county, Iowa, with the Coun-
ty Court in Ottumwa, on the first Monday of
May next, at its regular session, and surrender
up my letters of Enthusiastically, at which
time and place any person interested can attend.
JOHN ANDERSON. Admir-
March 29th. S5l-1M. Of Ieh;nh SnnLt
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House For Sale,

r WILL sell my house, situated on Fourth
l. street, fronting the public Square. The
house has five rooms, a front porch and a cell
lar under the whole of the front part, with the
usual out-buildings necessary for convenience.
| am bound to sell. Call soon if you want a
bargain.
N. b. Those who are indebted to me will do
well to call and settle. Take notice Of this
warning and save cost. J. L. TAYLOR.
Ottumwa, Jan. 18th, 1855.
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Rail Road News!
$50 80 al

F'HE undersigned having entered into a con-
l. tract with JOSEPH LEIGHTON for the
building of a large Hotel in Ottumwa, and hav-
ing to praise for said Leighton a large amount of
money, by the first day of April next, this is to
notify all those who are indebtedto me by note
or book account, that if | do not receive the
cash, or such pay as said Leighton may require.
by the above time, that their accounts and
notes will be leftinsthe hands of Justice n. c..
Hill, for collection, without favor or affection.
| have employed an agentat Two dollars a day
to call on those who are in my debt, and / am
tired of it, being SO much more than. my part;
and now having discharged my duty, if there
is any cost don't blame me. Yours truly.
A. ID. WOOD.
Ottumwa, Feb. Goth, 1855. 4w
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Administrators Notice,

A Ii persons are hereby notified that I was,
IA on the 18th day of March, 1855, appointed
by the County Court of Wapello county, Iowa,
administrator OF the estate of Jacob Arweiler,
deed. Persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate, are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against said
estate are requested, at their earliest convenl-
ence, to present the same for settlement.
CHARLES + BLAKE, Admir-
March odd. 1858
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29

n The Burlington Telegraph (De.
mocratic) takes its position in favor Of
the Prohibitory Law, rightly considering
the question outside Of party. The Iowa
City Reporter (Democra,ie) takes the
same course.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29

az The ladies and members of the
Maine Liquor Law Society Of Iowa CT
~. have resolved not to ~patronize msr-
chants or grocsrs who keep end deal in
alcoholic liquors.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29

TIRE. DAYS. RIoT.-The Africa
brought the news of q three days. riot
al Liverpool, caused by scarcity Of food
and of demand for labor.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29
A SPLENDID LOT OF
Hats and Gaps,
PRICES REDUCED!
CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST!l

THE undersigned is receiving and opening a
l. large and well assorted stock of
FAIL md WINTER GOODS,
Which he particularly wishes his old customers
and the public generally, to call and examine,
before buying elsewhere, as he feels confident
that he can sell goods at prices that wiH gire
satisfaction to all! / will at least say that /
,ciA not be undersold By any establishment uest
Of the Mississippi. Call and satisfy yourselves.
c. c. WARDEN.
Ottumwa. Nov. ID, 1854.
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DHED.

In Agency City on Monday morning
the 26'h, Jacob b. Sprague aged about
so years.
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Notice..

A IL those knowing themselves Indebted to
"A a. l.. Graves by note or book account are
requested to call and talk the matter over in a
friendly manner and see if they cannot be set
tied without cost. A. L. GRAVES.
Ottumwa, Jan. Is. 1855.
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Wanted,

At the Ready Pay Store!
WHEAT, CORN, OATS; BEANS, FLAX
SEED, &C., &C., for which we offer the best
market rates. ] d DEVIN
Ottumwa, March s, 1854.
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Soldiers Get Your
Il al d w nts.

Dy an act Of the past session Of Congress
ID every officer and soldier who has served in
any of the wars of the United States is entitled
10 100 acres Of Land, less the amount which he
has HERETOFORE received. The undersigned IS
prepared, TO make application for all who may
wish his services.
He will also attend to buying and selling War
rants. L. FRANKLIN.
Agency CITY March ODD ,55
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school Books!
I ST, End, Bird, 4th and 9th Readers.
l. Rays Arithmetic,
Smiths do
Davies Algebra,
MitchePs Geography,
Olney's do
Parley's do
Smiths Grammar,
Comstock's Philosophy,
do Chemistry,
Wizards United States,
Spelling Books,
Slates-a large assortment for sale by
Nov. 9Th. w. l.. ORR.
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WOOIcns:

WOOlens:
Broad Cloths, French & English, Doeskin
CassimereS, Fancy Cassimeres, Wool Tweeds.
&c. Gtttnets-plain. and fancy 50c to ST.
ID &6-4 KerseyS, PetershGms, Pilot aud Bea-
rer Cloths from 60e TO 81 %. Ky. Jeans, Ker-
seys, Ttoeeds, Cords, CasSimereS, &C., Sc
ftaaneis-all colors and qualities, plain and
twilled, % to soc. Cloukings, Plaid FlqnneIs.
Serges 8 IdiiOrs Trimmings.
Rich Dress Goods:
Slk Poplins, Cdshmeres, Merinos, Lyonesc
Cloths, Lustres, .Aipacas, black and coIored
plain and figured. Netc styles Delaines, II Lee
Y upwards. 100 pieces New Styles Prints,
GtaghaHlS, .4delaides &C., suited to all tastes
and cheap as they make them. Bay State
AlGTts-all styles and sizes up TO 72X144 inch.
EnhbrOideries:
Latest styles Uemisettes, Seeres, Hihfs, SC.
Hosiery, Gloves, Trimmings, Comforts, hoods,
Sc, Sc.
IRirty-scren in. !Sbeetings, from s 1-3 up;
extra heavy do. A No. /. Tickings, Drills,
Fancy Shirtings, Quaker Flannels &C..
Orer Goats, Pants, pests, URdershirts, Col
lars, SC.
Boots & shoes:
Alarge stock bought directly from Eastern
manufacturers.
Hats & Caps:
"A great variety purchased nom "llalioWellN
of Philadelphia. Try them.
Hardware, -
Cutlery, Tools, G. S. Plated and Brittania
Ware-the greatest variety ever offered IN the
county.
Queensware s. Glassware-new styles.
Family Groceries:
Fresh and cheaper than the scheapest.2
Best fresh G., P, Imp, Y, II, and Black Teas
from 75c to 81. Old Rio and o, G, Rio Coffee
6 to I lbs per 81. Loaf Sugar, Belchcr's Clar-
flied do. 10cts prime s. 13 lbs for 81. Best Re-
boiled Molasses 80 cts, Sugar House GO. Pep
per, Spice, Nutmegs, Cloves, Ginger, Mace,
Cinnamon, Lemon Oil, Extracts Rose, Lemon
& VANILLA, Heckers Farina, Irish Moss, Ext.
Coffee, &C., &c. Fruits, Nuts, Candies, and
Confectionery.
Cotton Yarns, Batting, Carpet Chain, Tubs,
Wooden Ware, Rope, of all sizes, Hemp, Grass,
fresh Dried .Apples and Peaches, &c., sc.
In store and on the way, stacks and piles Of
Salt. G. A., l.. b., Kanawha s. Onandaigua,
II complete stock of hon, Uagon
Bores, Cut. Thought and Horse Shoe
Mails, MAYORS Cast Steel, Engiish
Blister do.
Wanted i'm Exchange.
Wheat, Corn, Oats, Flaxseed, Timothy seed.
and White beans: also, Oak and Linn saw logs
GgB"Ohio and Indiana Free Bank paper, and
county orders taken at the best rates.
j. d. DEyIN.
Ottumwa, November 10th, 1854.
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Oils.

Oils.
INSEED OIL, Lard do, Fish do, Meats
Foot do, Sweet d., for sale by
Nov. 18th. w. L. ORR.
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Wanted i'm

Wheat, Corn, Oats, Flaxsecd, Timothy seed.
and White beans: also, Oak and Linn saw logs.
E5gy"Ohio and Indiana Free Bank paper, and
county orders taken at the best rates.
j.. D.. DEYIN.
Ottumwa, November 10th, 1854.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29
EsicE. Dress Goods:

A great variety purchased from "Hallov
of Philadelphia. Try them.
Demoine courier., 1855-03-29

WOOD. % A. C. LEIGHTON.
siFresh Groceries,

And will sell to CASH Customers as cheap as
the same articles can be purchased of any 9TH
er establishment Our stock consists in part
of the following articles:
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-05-31
Nun NATIoNAI ERA: WASHINGTON D. G, MAY 81, 1855.

cd, or during good behaviour. II as essential
to such government, that it be derived from
the great body of the society; not from an IN
considerable portion, OR, A FAVORED GLASS OF
IT; otherwise, a handful oftyrannicaL MOBILES, ex-
ercising their expressions by a delegation of
their powers, might aspire to the rank of repub-
licans, and claim for their governments the hon
orable title of republics"
"Could any further proof be required of the
republican complexion of this system, the most
deceive one might be found in its absolute pro-
hbition of titles of nobility both under the Fed
eral and State Governments, and Its express
guaranty of the republican form to each of the
latter"
Let it be remembered that the writer, IS a
member of the Federal Convention, would not
permit the Constitution to contain any rccogni-
tition of the legality of Slavery, or, "that man
could hold property in man."
1t will be seen that Mr.. Madisons definition
of a republican form of government is derived
from republican principles the fundaIuen-
tai principles Of the Revolution Vi. e., of che
Declaration of Independence-"t the capacity of
MANKIND for selfgovernment." He denies
the name of republic to a government that is
derived from a farored CLASS I" of society. 1t
was this definition that secured the adoption of
the Constitution by the people. This was the
Republican form of government" guaranteed
to euery State in this Union," EQUIVALENT TO A
GUARANTY AGAINST SLAVERY IN THE STATES,
WILLIAM GooDELL.
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-05-31
IMPROVED ARTIFICIAL TEETH.

DR J. ALLEN late Professor in the Ohio College 0
IL Dental sssgsty invite. s4snon 70 nus inP5o ,r.
the following advantages:
of food vitate the saliva infect the BREATH
even the slightest moisture can get between the teeth and
plate.
ble the teeth is fused at high heat, between and
around their base which untes them firmly each Other
and to the plate upon which they are set This gum i'm
parts to the teeth tina peculiar expression eks ap
pearance which charactcrizes the natural organs.
3D. Great strength obtained by thus uniting the Teeth
Gum and Plate and no ordinary force mastcstins
break them from their base.
4th clear and distinct articulation OF speech Is re-
stored This important change effected by having the
inside of the teeth and gum Of natural form To this
form the tongue is readily adapted This perfect adapta
hon of the tongue the denure prevents the Kissing OF
mued sounds i'll speaking singing 50 often observed Id
persons wearing artificial teeth.
5h The natural form and expression OF the NOUN ano
face can restored in where they have become
sunken This is done by OF additional
the frame work supporting the teeth These Alta hmenu
are % formed bring the sunken poruons and
sustain them their proper posnon are covered
ponent paris Of the den,Sre and when rightly formed
be detected by the closest observer ms meihoo o.
restoring The cheeks their original fulness and also the
natural form and expression Of the mouth and lips, has
been well tested having been made special feature IN
Psosoap.nbe and Ikenese, which have
been taken of without this and also
N which is produced in eountenances o.
sndyduas now wearing dsntures constructed upon this
ae,ber with other specimens Of his improved style o.
Work not requiring the above attachments
@ the usy Of which peVsns even r.. are
Arnish unpleasant taste in the mouth. In short this
'y..em embraces many new and important features
upon this principle With reference the utility
f,hi. method nGm.,ou. testimonials can be given from
Persons wearing the work in this and other cities.
As 90 Bond St. New York City.
N b. small pamphlet, containing fuller particulars.
semi tposf paid on application
The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-05-31

slavemasters; and surely we should not do less
for Freedom than they do for Slavery.
We too must be united. Among us, at last,
mutual criticism, elimination, and feud, must
give place to mutual sympathy, trust, and alb
ance. Face to face against the SLAVE OH.
GARcHY must be rallied the UNITED MASSES
of the North, in compact political association
planted on the everlasting base of Justice-knit
together by the instincts of a common danger
and by the holy sympathies of humaaity-en
kindled by love Of Freedom not only fol-
themselves, but for others-determined to en-
franchise the National Government from de
grading thraldom-andc constituting the BACK
BONE PARTY, powerful in numbers, wealth
and intelligence, but more powerful still In an
inspiring cause. Let this be done, and victory
will be ours.
Mr.. SUMNER closed, as he had continued
amid loud and protracted applause. Especially
at the point when he said that the Fugitive
Slave Bill must be made dead letter, the au
dience seemed wild with enthusiasm. Hand
kerchiefs waved from fair hands, and reporters
almost forgot their stolid unconcern. Mr.
SUMNER received the congratulations of the
gentlemen on the stage, among whom, besides
many of the City Anti-Slavery Society, was tho
Hon. B. T. BUTLER.