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Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
r@ W. presant the name Of NJ


g We present the name of Mr..
Grover, for the Council, to the voters in
this District. The services of Mr.. g. in
the Congressional campaigne last fall, are
so well known to the pro-slavery party,
that voucher as to his principles would
be useless. After the race was over, it
seemed TO be conceded by all, that he
should have placessin the council at the
first election; that opinion still prevails,
and we presume there will be no contest
with him, by any one for his place
MIR. Grover isa gentleman of fine talents
and accomplishments, as lawyer, and II
a literary point. We bespeak for him the
unanimous vote Of all States Right men
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
CoRREcrroNs.-In the last number of

CoRREcTIoNs.-In the last number of
our paper several errors which rendered
the meaning of the Editors rather uninteli-
gable occurred, in consequence of our alb
sence when the proofwas taken.
In the article headed 81 had rather be
right than President" a paragraph reads
eWe never see the slaveholding States
Initiating their entire congressional delega-
tion,' for initiating read insolating.
There are others ofless importance, not
necessary to notice.
We like to have our paper neat and cor
rect; I.ence our apology.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

E1 We publish to-day the proceedings
of Squatter Meeting in the District above
us. We are pleased to see that Mr.. ].
w. Foreman is the nominee for Council
man. Mr.. f. IS man IN whose hands
the Squstters may safely entrust their in
serests. He viii be elected beyond doubt.
Mr.. Sinclair Miller is chosen as their cam
didate for delegate. With Mr.. NJ. we are
personally unacquainted, but from his be-
ing on the ticket with MIR. Foreman, we
are willing to voach that heis Q. K. Sue
cess 10 them both.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

So THEY Cot is estimated In Wash
ington City, in an official circular, that
there has been more perjury perpetrated
under the law graduating the price of pub
lie lands 50 very recently enacted, than un-
der all the other laws connected with the
public land system since the foundation oi
the Government.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

EARrHauAKE.-The shock of an earth
quake was felt SO severely at San Francis
co, on the 18th of Dec, as to Highten
some of the good people of that metropo-
lis. The Sacramento Union says, ..the
foundation of the town is indeed on sand
and the possibility is. that it viii become
completely .fiattened' one of these fine
mornings
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
WAsu1Neron. Fehrlarv 90.

HoUsE.-Mr. Bennett's bill granting
lands to the several States for railroad and
school purposes, was tabled by two ma
jority.
The bill was passed amendatory of the
graduation law of last session, providing
that affidavits of persons may be made be-
fore any properly authorized officer.
The House went into committee Of the
whole on the civil and diplomatic appropr-
alton bill.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

Wan WITH THE SIoux.-We learn
from reliable source, that Gen. w. S.
HARnEr, u. S. Amy, has been selected
to command the military expedition against
the Sioux Indians, during the ensuing sea-
son.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

E@ An old maid was heard to exclaim,
while sitting at her toilet-fsI can bear adj
versity, can encounter hardships and with
stand the shocks of tickle fortune but on to
live and droop like a single pink | cannot
endure it and what is more-I wont.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

Ia Swipes says that parting secene
between two fashionable ladies after for
NAL call reminds him of the play "Much
Adieu about Nothing
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

A NAr1oN OF PoETs.-Prizes were
lately offered by the French Government
for the composition of religious and moral
songs, and no fewer than 100 competitors
entered the list.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
To the Pro- Slavery or Southern Right
Party.

{.
The time has now arrived, to test the
real interest the Southern or States Rights
Party feel fer the perpetuity of our institu-
TONS Congress has at last blotted or
"Expunged" from the Statute Books, that
unjust and unconstitutional enactment, the
Missouri Compromise, and solemnly recog-
missed the great doctrines so long fruitless-
ly contended for, by that party. Now, that
the wall which has so long barred our pro-
gress, has been broken down, and we are
permitted to go, with all our property
whithersoever we please; will we permit
this opportunity for restoring that just equi-
ibrium between the Slave-holding and nom
Slave-holding States, to pass unimproved.
We at the South are in the habit of accu-
sing our brethren in the Non-Slave-holding
States with being parsimonious. Is this
the fact2 How stands the record? We
see in New England, the land Of Yankees,
(usually considered synonymous with par
simony,) } there has been fund, already
largely over a million of dollars, to aid
Free-Soilers in coming to Kansas for the
purpose of making it a free State. Against
this what is the South, the liberal, gener-
Gus South doing? Echo, answers WHAT
Missouri has done nobly. "Solitary and
alone" she has met the abolition host; her
sons have come in to meet the enemy, and
have defeated them. Fresh supplies will
still come, and again, at our approaching
election, we shall defeat them. But can
she long maintain the unequal contest?-
The hordes of the North must prevail at
last; unless the lethargic South, rouse
herself from her slumbers and come to the
rescue with men and money. Come, not
as six months volunteers, to leave as soon
as one battle is fought, but come enlisted
for the war, vowing never to leave till vic.
tory complete, crowns our efforts.
Weare proud to know that so far, VIC
accused Of IT'D our census shows, that ou
army is still In the field, and not one hors
de Combat.
We feel that our call will not be unheed
ed. We know the people of the South
it is only necessary to show them that dan
ger is at hand; that they must rouse them
selves for the fight; and they will as ever
rally, with men and means.
Let us here warn them, that their pro
genitors, the Cavaliers lost many battle
which was already won, by that reckless
disregard of prudence, after the first Civ
ing way of the enemy. We must remem
Der that we can secure our rights and i'm
nunities only by ceaseless vigilance, ant
untireing energy. We have the same oil
foe to contend with, that our fathers had.-
And they seem to have inherited the sam,
hatred to US, and to be urged on by th'
same blind bigotry. 1t is only necessar,
for us to profit by the faults Of our father
and W. will secure an easy victory. Re
member too that then, our ancestors wer
the oppressors, sso,o we their descendant
are the oppressed
Where ualor and right. fight in tn
same cause, the contest is never doubt
full.
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Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

E An honest Dutchman on being
asked how often he shaved; replied
dimes week efIery other tay put Sunday
den / shafe effery tay
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

RIrELThe Parkville Luminary is
ripe IN AboEtionism. The harvest is neal
at hand when all such fruit In Missouri
viii be plucked.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

nraThe victory is not always to the
strong. as the boy said when he killed .
skunk with brick bat.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

"a Illinois, during the past SIX years
has made 1887 miles of railroad; all OF
which is completed and in active operation.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

IA Some of the young ladies say, that
the times are SO hard that young men can
not pay their addresses.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
WAsH1xeTox. February 10.

The Secretary of the Navy has appoin-
ted commanders Engle and Gardner to Sc
lcct propellers to be sent on the expedition
in search of DR.. Kane.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
Emigrant Aid Society.

We are credibly informed that quite a
large number, probably several hundred of
these purchased voters, are now on their
way up the Missouri River, consigned to
Messrs. Parks & Patterson, of Parkville,
and other consignees at different points,
for distribution, In lots to suit subject to
the order of A. H. Reeder, ESQ, Presi-
dent of tie "Underground Railroad" in
Kansas Territory. A still larger number
are said to be in St. Louis, ready for ship
ment on the first boat.
We hope the Quarantine Officers along
the borders, viii forbid the unloading Of
that kind Of Cargo.
A cargo of rotten oranges, once intro
duced death by thousands in Philadelphia
(in the shape of Yellow Fever.) A more
horrible disease, and one folloued by maans
deaths, ace fear; may be the consequence
if this mass of corruption, and worse thar
leaprous loathsomeness, is permitted te
land, and traverse our beautiful country.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

Bg Mr.. John Buford, member of the
Missouri Legislature from Reynolds coun-
ty, for whom the members have been wear
ing emblems of mourning for the last two
or three weeks past, appeared in his seat
a short time since, and is now ready to vote
for the Hon D. R. Atchison, for Senator
when the question again comes up before
that body.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06


STILL THEY coME.-The country back
of this town is fast filling up with emf
grants from Missouri, Virginia, Kentucky
and other Southern States. We do not
know of free-soiler in the neighborhood,
and if there are any of that class of people,
they are wise enough to keep very quiet.
There are plenty of good claims, within
few miles of this town, and all that is
necessary to secure them is to bring over
your family, and take up residence with
us. We can show the Missouri and Ken
lucky farmer, some of the very best hemp
land, while the emigrant from Virginia
will be able to find as good a ''patch'' ..for
tobacco, as can be scared up in the old Do
minion. Free-Soilers are informed, that In
this neighborhood they will find neither
room or sympathy.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
For the Sgtatter Sovereign.
SQUATTER MEETING.
DoN1PHAw, KANSAS TERRITORY,
February 24th, 1855,

February 24th, 1880.
Pursuant to call, meeting was held
at the store of J. F. s. J. w. Foreman,
to appoint delegates to attend the conven-
ton to be held at Whitehead's, on We'd
nesday, Feb. 2Sth.
The meeting having been called to or
der, John Landers, ESQ.,, was elected
Chairman, and DIR. G. A Cutler, Secretary.
The President having stated the object Of
the meeting, it was unanimously
Resolred, That ohm w. Foreman, ESQ,
is the first choice of this meeting, for the
Council, and Sinclair Miller, for Repre-.
sentative.
Resolued, That we 60 into an election
of four delegates, who shall be instructed
| to support the above gentleman in the con.
vention.
On motion, A. Fl. Duning, Joseph Bea.
tie, John Landers, and Dr. E. A. Cutler
were appointed delegates.
Resolued, That the proceedings of thi
meeting be published in the s'Squatter Sow
ereign,'' and In the s'St. Joseph Gazette,
and '.Cycle.'
On motion the meeting adjourned, sin,
die. JOHN LANDERS, Pres.
| G. A. CurLER, SECRETARY.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

rs5yE- Gov. Price Of Missouri has again
Eetoed the Piaue county Rail Road Bill.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06
Notice.

IT, The Shareholders in Atchison
Town Company are hereby notified to
meet at Atchison, on
MONDAY, MARCH 12th., 1856.
A full meeting is absolutely necessary,
otherwise the interest of the Town will-be
very much embarrassed.
P. T. ABELL, President.
Atchison, Kansas Ter, March l, 1866.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-03-06

Where odlor and right. fight in the
same cause; the contest is never doubt
ful.
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cosmopolitan Arr A.soc,atien!


4 RRANGEMENTS for the Second Annual Col
\ lection Of this new and popular Institution for
the diffusion If Literature ard Art have been made
oa she most extensive scale
Among the works already engaged, Z the Tar
famed
GENOA CRJCIFIX,
which rginally cost ten thousand dollars
In forming the nav collection, the diffusion u
works Of American Art, AMI the encouragement 81
American genius base No, been overlooked Com
missions have been .zsutd t. many 81 the lnost DIS
tinguished American artists, who viii contribute
some of their finest productions. Among them are
three Marble Busts executed by the greatest living
sculptur,-Hrsm Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father Of his Country
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The PHI. losophcT;
DANIEL WEBSTER
The Statesman.
special agent has visited Larope and made care
full and ludieoEs selections q foreign works 81 Art
both in Bronze and Marble; statuary and Choice
Paintings
The whole forming large and valuable coileo-
tlon Of Painting and to bealstributed fires
among the members Of the Association for he gee
TERMS or MEMBERSHIP
The payment Of three dollars constitutes any one
= member Of tins Association, aud entities him 10
either one Of tn following Magazine fr year
and ticket in the distribution Of the Statuars
and Painting
The literature issued 10 subscribers consists of TIT
following Monthly Magazines HaTper's, Putnam. :
Kniekcrbocker, Backwood's, Graham, nodey I
LADY, Book AMI Household Words
Persons taking i've membership are entitled L
any five Of tho Magazine for one year and 70 sls
tickets in the distribution.
The net proceeds derived from the sale Of member
ships. devoted 10 the purchase Of works Of Art
for the ensuing year.
Thc advantages secured by becoming member oi
this Association are
lst All persons receive the full value Of their sub
scriptions at the start in the shape Of sterling Mag
aYine Literature.
ID Each member If contributing towards purchas
ing choice works If Art which are 10 be distributed
among themselves, and al the same time eneour-
aging the Artists Of the country dlsburslng thous-
ands of dollars through it, agency
Persons in remitting funds for membership, Will
please give their post office address III full stating
the month they wish the Magazine to commence
aud have the letter registered al the post office ~
prevent loss the receipt Of which, certificate q
III mbership, together with the Magazine desired
will be FORWARDED TO any part OF the country
Those who purchase Magazines at Bookstores, VIII
observe that by joining this Association, they receive
the Magazine and free Ticket in the annual distrl-
button, all at the price they now pay for the
Magazine alone.
Beautiful illus rated Catalogues giving full des
criptlons, sent free application.
| For membership, address
G. l.. DERBY, Aetuary G. A. A.
| AT ither of the principal Offices
.sknickerboc Magazine office. 34S Broadway
/ New Y ork, or, Western Office, Ito Water street
Sandusky ohiu novl4dw3n
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lSutcessors 10 Gannus 4 HGmtHon,l
WHOLESALE GRoCERs, COMMISSION AND
w FORWARDING NERO HANTS, Main street,
between Fourth and Fifth, keokuh, Iowa.
We have ample means and shall keeps full and
general stock of 6roceries and shall be prepared to
sell upon the most favorable terms.
We shall also do a General Commission business,
and solicit for sale c"nsignments Of all kinds Of
rnerehandize and country produce. W are prepared
10 make liberal nd anccs We shall pay SPECIAL at
tenion receiving and forwarding all kinds If goods
and produce both and from the interior and 70 nil
ing orders for any description Of merchandise. From
the long experience Of Mr.. W Il. Huston IL this
branch of business shall lie able t. give satsfae
q HL.luA- haM hlNc d HlS1pN.
We take pleasure III recommending our successors
Old friends, and ask fer them continuance Of
the hberality lately extended 10 hessrs. Hus-
ton Hawkins 4 Huston are prepared 70 do large
business. ana from their experience and ability, We
are confident will gIve entire satistaet4pn
SIANNUS i HAMILTON.
ftetot 1 kWI I'm
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A. J EALsroS.
". FFI NJ IT
HA MILL a CO.

nEALEKs in Groceries and Produce and Forward
l. ing and Commission Merchants, So Main street,
hctween I'd and Sd, keokuk, Iowa.
Would call the attention of the citizens of this city
and Country Merchants to their large and we'll
lected stock of Grocerles. They have of the lar
gesi stocks offered III This place, Of all such
ieles usually Kept in Grocery establishments
and will sell on the most reasonable terms They
feel confident from ther long experience and de-
termination To give strict personal attention To bust
ness that they will merit liberal share of custom
nov 25dw
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piano for sale.

4 SPLENDID seven Octave Piano. Of Boardman
~ and Gray's Manufacture, with the
DOLCE CAMPANA ATTACHMENT,
The finest instrument brought 10 keokuk-is
of rel for sale ut great discount
No better bargain can be offered.
1t may b, al O. c. fsbei's Music Rooms.
Call and examine before il il too late. noN2yd
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B, AGINGTo>


L. II DALuorF. Professor Of Book keeping and
Commercial sciences.
T. Duncan. the hes: oF-hand penman in the
West Professor Of BusIn,s and ornaments Zen
manship.
C. BENZ DARwIS member of the Bur .Ington bar,
Professor of Mercantile Law.
The course of trimming in this Institution eompi-
ses six different hods of Keeping Books by dou-
bile entry applied to every department Of trade, In
dvitlual partnership Retail. Wholesale, shipping,
Importing Exporting. Commission, Exchange, Bank
ing Manufacturing AMI Compound, Company buzz
ness About three hundred Commercial Computa-
tlons explaining many business operations not found
in common Arithmctics, comprehensive course II
Business Penmansh Business Forms aud business
Letters Daity Lectures Commercial Law and
Commercial Sciences. An elegant diploma, under
the seal Of the S,afc Colle Il Pennsy sgned
by the Faculty, is grant Is those who pass salts
factory examination. This instrument "ill BE- found
passport to the confidence u every business house,
in any sec.iopaf the Union. Dnf's Book keeping.
uarperis editNn, price one dollar aud nifty cent,
the most perfect and conpr hensise III the hnyilsh
language buff Western steamers account u per
fece system for such accounts dollar 10 be bad
al q rae i Bok-stre. JED rson 81. send fora eircu
lar and specimen If Mr.. Duncans Pennanship, by
mail NOVEL
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blow ye the Trumpe

4 ID sound the alarm IN the hills and valleys and
( a let All the inhabitants of the land take notice
that BARTLENr 4 20. prepared to take
Likenesses the most life-like style Of be art.
"a Prices from 81 up. Rooms on Main street
between Second and Third
keokuk, NOV. ed
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THE BYRON.

THE BN IRON.
TI1HE subscribers have completed their arrange
l. ments in finishing and furnishing their new sa-
loo and chambers Ter the convenience of those who
may wish such accommodation We nave spared no
money labor to make our saloon and rootns equal
10 any thing in the country, and arrangements al
ready made for receiving oyster from the east, wild
game from the country and ino markets, shall
make saloon superior 10 anything west, or equal
H. anything east. All ask IL but a call and a
ton.
Parties can b. accommodated with private rooms
when desired, and anything served up for them they
may wish.
Kecollcct the place, on east side OF Ind, between
Main and johnson streets.
noyi5d5t MACKLEY & JOHNSON.
q ~ DOZEN Fresh Baltimore Cove Oysters, received
.oU direct from Baltimore, ut So, Main street.
noy2Sd HAMILL x co.
FOR SALE.
NEW top buggy, at the Livery Stable Of
ID 1t
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kEoKuk MACHINERY. - We noticed few
DAYS since the rise and progress Of the town
Of Quincy, in Jasper County, and stated that
Mr.. Dcakin had purchased the machinery for
a saw mill in this city. This was manufac-
tnred by T. Wckersham & Son, and gave
such satisfaction that Mr.. Deakin ordered
Of the same firm the machinery for an ex-
tensiye steam erist mill. We learn that the
Wickcrshams are turning ont a saw mill and
engine every eight DAYS, aud are crowded
with orders from the interior. This is at
once striking evidence Of the progress Of
the country and of the excellence Of keo-
kuk manufactures. Success to home indus
Try, That's what builds up city or
State.
GIVE call attention TO the advertisement
of Creighton Dinner. We have often taken
occasion 10 express our our sentiments as 10
the liberality of our friends, and we judge
that the people generally, and especially the
Ladies', appreciate them rs highly as we do.
Ngw LEATHER SToRE.-As viii be seen by
his advertisement Mr.. u. A. Williams has
purchased the Leather Store Of Pike, Fuller
Co., which is united with his old and well
known establishment Mr.. Williams also
deals largely in Produce.
~ Dudley Selden. once distinguished
member Of the New York Bar, died in Paris
some three weeks since.
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(tARPETiNG.-A supply Of choice patterns and
" new styIes-for sale at vevy small advance on
Importer prices the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
1886 Main street G, ). ABBOTT 4 90.
uov27d
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STOVES
Timers stock.

5000 lbs. oval and round topper Bottems from 70
10 inches
1000 bdls. Sheet Iron from No l6 TO 81.
1000 packages Plymouth Rlyets, iron and tin d,
from 81. to IL lbs.
400 boxes Tin plate
goo bundles Iron from Ne to No. is.
60 gross Tea kettle breasts and covers from 81 to
IL inches.
so gross Pressed tin bottoms from 6 toe inch.
40 do do scolloped and plain dinner plates
SO do Stove ornaments assorted.
go do Oval Tea pot Breast and Covers.
1855 do Assorted tin "a ears.
go do Iron tea kettle ears.
rs do do do do burg
100 do Pressed tin pot
40 do Of No. /, =, aud peutsr knobs.
100 feet Brass Wire Cloth
Bent spouts assorted sizes
Perforated tin sheets;
Copper Kiyets aud Burs
Bucket Handles
Mallets expressly for timers
Stove Blaekingln papers or by the keg.
C0MSTOCk & BROTHERS.
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"A PpLES.--4Ov BIB apples OF excellent quality,
n. and great number of choice flavor, for sale by
.noy2sd HAMILL & co.
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T.vLOUK! Flour!-Iustome rely upon getting
Il Quincy Bcntonspor;, and birmingham Flour
regularly at IS, Main street
uoy2sd HAMIIL co.
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N0LDEN SYKtP--in kegs and half hbls. Bel
~ chers Sugar House syrup. in kegs and hall
bbls. Raisns in boxes half boxes and quarters
nuy2sd HAMILL A co.
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L,LcORING A few thousand still left, which vii
i be closed out at a bargain Inquire at the Gate
CITY Furniture Rooms 1919 Main 81
noyeTd c. :. ABBOTT co.
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Atthe Cate city furniture Room.
FANCY GOODS.

FANCY GOODS.
lust received an elegant assortment Of fine Goods,
- such a. French China Vases, Parian and Terra
Gotta, &c, Pitchers, Lavender and Cologne Bottles,
Fruit Stands, Card Receiver, Cigar Stands, Jewel
Stands, Spoon Goblets, Figures, Cupds, Busts, &c.
Also On hand good assortment Of Croekery and
Glassware. CAREY KILBOURNE.
june Is, 1885.
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1000 BUSHELS WHEA
uAHkET NOTICE.
xemoyed from Concert Hail.


H. H. HOUGHTON, Attorney and CounseiAor
IL. Mt Law, Notary Public, Land and general COZ,
lociing Agent. Office in the Real Estate Agency ana
wholesale Auction House Of smith van oieKien,
~, - s,rsot hstwcen Main and johnson, keokuk,
Iowa. Lots of Lots and Farms for sale on reasona-
bic terms. lo~N.-- -
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SUNDRTES.

- UGAR Kettles from 5 10 40 gallons Ovens ard
- Lids odd LIDS Skilicts and lids, assorted Cast
Rice Moulds Seolloped and plain Cake Pans; Tea
Cansters. square and round, assorted Lard Lamps
Tin and Stove Pipe. House, sheet iron and cop
per work done promptly, in the very best manner.
C0MST0Ck BROTHERS
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GHINGLES.-2 200, 900 best pine shingles, warrant
= ed-for sale at the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
1856, Main street. They will be gold at very low
price for cash. ney27d c. s. ABBOTT co.