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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
Old Hickory a Prohibitionist

The well known temperance lecturer,
General Carey, says that Neal Dow is not
the originator of the Prohibitory Law, au-
thorizing the seizure and destruction of
liquor in this country. The honor or i'm
precation should be heaped upon another
head-no less q one than that of General
Andrew Jackson, who, asPresident of the
United States, "took the responsibility" to
approve law of Congress which authorized,
empowered and commanded all the United
States officers to seize, con6scate, and des-
troy, without benefit of jury, or right of
appeal, all spirituous liquors, whether in the
"original packages OF not, or whether do
mestic or imported, iffound upon Indian
territory; andthat "tyrannical, oppressive,
unconstitutional, abominable law" was
passed BY Democratic Congress and ap-
proved by q Democratic President, and
is still i'll full force in these United States.
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For the True American.
OBITUARY.

DIED, on Saturday June 30th 1855, in
the 18th year of his age, Plummer j. Iams
only son of Plummer j. Iams deceased, of
Steubenville, Ohio, leaving sister and
mother, the wife of DR.. W. II. Brown of
Ipava Ills, to morn their sad and early
loss. His death was caused by drowning,
whilst in the act of bathing in Spoon riv-
er, near Bermadotte, Fulton County Hi
nois.
His remains we're inferred in the village
Cemetery at Jpava, on Sabbath afternoon
July lst, under the charge of the Ipava
Division of the Sons of Temperance, by
request of the family of tho deceased fol-
lowed by large concourso of sympathi-
sing friends and acquaintances, who had
assembled for the performance of the last
sad obsequies of the early dead. The death
of loved one under ordinary circumstan-
ces, whether occurring as the result of pro-
tracted disease or the necessary effect Of
declining age, is an event which few are
able to meet unmovcd but when the din
satiate archer" springs his deadly shaft
with uncrring aim, at the life of the Wig
orous scion as it is growing into manhood,
thereby making an irreparablc breach in
the family circle, and blasting the fond
est hopes of maternal and filial affection
the effect is such as to challenge the pow.
er of the most nervous and best fortified
mind to withstand the sudden shock. Of
ten we have been called to mourn the un.
timely demise of the child of disobedicnce
the inebriate or the criminal; but the
friends and relatives of the subject of this
brief sketch, find a sourse of consolation
in the fact that the premature deceasc was
unaccompanicd by either of these charac
tcristics whilst a fond and doting mother
and an efectionate and con6ding sister arc
thus called to mourn their sudden bereave
ment. May they be inspired with conf
dencc in that S@preme Intelligence which
has thus early snatched from earth tc
Heaven the spirit of a brother and son.
"When, mid our hopes that waken fears,
And mid our joys that end in gloom
The children of our earthly years,
Around us spring and bud and bloom.
An angel from the blest above,
Comes down among them at their play
And takes up one we dearly love-
And bears it silently away.
Bereft, We feel the spirits strife;
But while the inmost soul is riven,
Our dear and dutious bud of Life
Receives immortal bloom in Heaven"
A FRIEND OF THE DECEASED.
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Dry Goods at Reduced Prices.

A LEXANDER CONN invites the at
AAtention of his numerous customers and the
public generally, 10 the fact, that he is now d.
posing of the balance of his large and attrac-
tive stock of Winter Dry Goods at great reduc-
tiOns from former rices. The assortment COM
prises in part, French Merinoes different shades
and qualities, Coburgs, Paramettas, Thibet Me,
rinoes, Persian Twlls, Wool Delaines, figured
and plain Cashmeres, Bombazines, black Dress
Silks, plain, barred and figured fancy; plaid and
figured do, Ginghams, Prints; ETC., etc. Also,
full and complete assortment of Embrcidcries,
White Goods, Ribbous, Gloves and Hosiery,
Trimmings, Notions. etc, SHAWLS, in great
variety and at very low prices, consisting Of
fine Broche, Thbet, Cashmere and the Bay State
Long Jhawls. Also, our usual excellent stock
of Housekeeping Goods, comprising nearly eve
~ thing in tho Dry Goods line, needed in fam
lilies. Call and examine before purchasing else
where.
South west corner Fourth and Market sts
Seubenville, Jan. l, 1855.
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NO. 1877, Market street, opposite Wash
~ ington Hall.--1 he undersigned would res
pectfully announce to their customers and the
public generally, that they have now in store a
large and splendid assortment of Saddlery
comprising the following articles:-plain and
fancy Saddles, Brides, Martngals, Harness
Trunks, Collars, Whips, Lashes, &c, &C., man
ulactured of the best material, by the most ex
perienced workmen. Also, Mattresses of vari
Gus kinds, made to order OH the shortest notice
Dealers in the above articles are respectfully
invited to call and examine our stock before
purchasing, satisfied that we can accommodate
on the most reasonable terms for CASH.
WIN. MCLAUGHLIN d SON.
Steubenvlle, Jan. |, 1855 5.-6m
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Harlem Springs.

These well known Mineral Springs in
Il Carroll county, are now open to visitors
From June 10Th, hack will leave the Cadz
junction, OH the S. & Railroad, on the arrival
of the cars, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday. Fare $50.
A Stage Coach leaves Steubenvile, for the
Springs, every Monday, Wednesday aud Fri,
day. Fare l,25.
Every effort will be made, during the pres
enL season, by the proprictors, TO afford com
fort to the afflicted, amusement to the lovers
of pleasure, agreeable and cheap entertainment
to all who may be pleased to become their guests
June l4th4.t. HILBERT d COLLARS.
pronrintnrc
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pA- The following named gentlemen are
requested to act as Local Agents for the
True American:
Warrenton, John NJ Adams.
Mt. Pleasant john Woods.
SmithReld, VIM. Mathews.
Martinsville, A. Martin.
New Alexandria, DR.. Worthington.
Lagrange, J. A, Mahugh,
Cross Creek, j. Moore.
Bloomfield, DR.. Cole.
Salem, H. Laferty.
Island Greek, J. DeHuf.
Jeddo, j. W. Ragan.
Knoxville, j. Woodruff.
Mitchels Salt Works, P. Gable,
Elliottsville, h. B. Stewart.
Wellsville, Stephen Fasset.
New Lisbon, r. M'Caskey.
Fairview, Guernsey Co, VIM. George
Cambridge, j. Sarchet.
Waynesburg, Green Co. Ra., J. Porter
Cadiz, Harrison Co., VIM. Milligan.
Wheeling, Va, james Lancaster.
Should it be inconvenient, as it evident
ly--would bo in many cases-for subscriber
to hand their money to either of the abov'
named gentlemen, they will please for
ward it to us by mail, ut our risk.
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40 IS OF William W. Jones, decd.
July lS-4t.
Administrtor's Sale Of Real Estate,

Administrator Sale of Real Estate.
.0N SATURDAY the 18th day of Au-
gust 1855, between the hours of and four
oclocldh the afternoon, on the premises, in
Mount Pleasant Township, will be sold to the
highest bidder the Equitable interest of Josh
ua Hendon, late of Jefferson county Ohio, de-
ceas d, in the following tract Of land situate in
said county of Jefferson, to wit: Part of the
south west quarter Of section 2S, township 7,
and range 3, beginning for the same at the
south west corner of said section at post
thence N. l o E. Is $40 perches to a post
thence n. % o oeast % perches to white oak
thence north 90 west % perches to stone
hence north 221a east 90 40 perches to a
rock in the run thence north So Q east 36 ITO
perches to hickory thence west 81 perches
to stone, thence south 100 perches to the place
OF beginning, containing &C., acres more OF
less, and which said equitable interest is the
value Of said tract of land subject to the pay
ment to DavN Hall of $500 " iih interest IRON
the lst day of April 1854, and $500 with inter.
est from the lst day of April 1855. and is sub.
ject 10 the payment to Elizabeth Hendon, the
widow of said Joshua Heuhon, of an annuity
Of $24,70 during her natural life, as and for her
dover Appraised at $3.50. Terms of Sale
one third Of the purchase money in hand, OH
the day Of sale. an d the residue thereof in one
and two years thereafter, with interest from the
day of sale, to be secured by mortgage on the
premises.
D'The Purchaser will be required to indem.
Nifty the Estate of said Joshua Hendon, against
the claim of David Hall for TIE residue Of the
original purchase money due as aforesaid from
said Estate to him, by good and sufficient Sc
curity. Isaac HARRIS, Adm'r
ofthe Estate ofJoshua Hendon, decd
July 18th 1855 A t-w
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BT-Our absence from home aud the un-
avOidable occupancy of our time and at
tention to matters foreign from the Edito-
rial Chair, renders this paper less interest
ing than its predecessors iu the editorial
department. Moreover we desired to lay
before our readers the entire proceedings
of the State Convention Of the 18th inst,
which has prevented that gcnetal variety
which has heretofore characterized our pa
per.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

Hon. Theodore G. Hunt, of New Or
leans, has been nominated for Congress by
the American party of that district Mr..
Hunt was one of the most distinguis he'd
members of the last Congress, and we an
ticipate his reelection by large majority
Madame D'Aubigne, wife of Merle D..
Aubigne, author of The History of the
Reformation" died at Geneva, Switzerland
on the morning Of June 81.
In the New Hampshire Legislature the
prohibitory liquor law has passed both hous-
es.
Beneath what load of worldless and
worldly cares in the soul of the christian Of
ten buried, and how anxiously and perser
veringly he estruggles,,to penetratethc mist, tc
return again into the bright clear light o.
Heaven. Yet, at other times, how easily
and by what trifing matters, we suffer our
selves to be led away from God
The election in Charleston on the 1Otl
inst, resulted in the election of the Know
Nothing candidate for Sheriff by a major
ity Of eight hundred and fifty!
DAYTON, ONO, July 0.-The whea
harvesti in the Miami valley has been pro
crossing throug ghout the past week, anG
the weather has been remarkably favora
BILE for the gathering of the crop. Its abun
dance has Tar exceeded expectations, and
tho grain is of superior quality. In oats
fax and barley heavy crop is also antici
pated.
WHEAT IN ILLIINoIs.-The New Yorl
| Post has information from Illinois that th,
product of wheat in that State is expected
to be at least $4,000, 900 bushels the pres
ent year, which gives bushcl to every in
habitant of the United States, young ant
old. The largest product of l illinois hith
erto has been not moro than 100000
bushels
PRICE OF BROKEN HEART The
late Robert c. Sands sued for damages il
case of breach of promise of marriage
He was offered two hundred pounds to hea
his broken heart. "Two hundred" h,
exclaimed; "two hundred for ruined hopes
a blasted life! two hundred for all this
No-zpever! Make it three hundred ant
it's a bargain"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

BsyThe American Phonetic journal for
July has been received. 1t contains q
handsome engraving Of "the Fountain at
Wilhclmshopc near Cassel." 1t contains
an elaborated article on the Decima o.
systems Of weights and measures,
from the pen Of Prof S. N. Sanford Of
Granville Ohio. An account Of visit to
The Shaker Settlement Whitewater Vii
loge, Ohio, by B. Pitmau of Cincinna,
ii, besides other original and selected arti'
ces on Mental Debascment--its remedy
Persevere.' tThe winter of the Heart. =
'Pbouolty and existing librarles.' THE
mind awakened 'The Immortality Of
Thought" Happiness equally distribu'
ted, &C., also choice original and selected
poetry. This is the first number Of vol
2. Terms 81, 90 per volume. Address r.
p. Prosser Cincinnati Ohio.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

Recommendations from Messrs. Ian
caster, Cattell and Turner have been du
ly received. All right. Thank you gon.
tlemen.
B0~The August number of Gody's La.
dy's book is on our table, and as usual is
very interesting. The plates as we'll as
the reading matter will be found very in
structive to all ladies Of good taste.
TERMS copy ono year So; 2 copies
one year $5; 6 copies one year $40, II
is richly worth all it costs,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

CONVICTION OF Posi- OFFICE ROBBERS.
William Gilncr and William Fowler,
charged with robbing the Post Office at
Sodus, Wayne county, on the night of the
18th May last, have been convicted by the
United States Court now in session at Cam
andaiga.
There are fourteen cases Of Post Office
robbery and several cases of counterfeiting
coin, on tho criminal calendar of the Cir
cult Court of the United States for the
Northern District of New York, now in
session at Canandaigua.
Giles Montoney and John Williams, the
young men arrested for procuring letters
from the Post Office in this city, have
been, as we learn from Canandaiga indict-
for the crime.-Albany (M " Argus.
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AMERICAN MAGAzNE.-The July No
of this valuable magazine has not been re-
ceived. Are we to be deprived Of this ex
cellent exchangeY We hope not. 1t is
work which should not only be on tht
table of every American editor, but every
true American should be in possession O.
a copy. Send it on gentlemonif you please
and likewise the number for August if pub
lished. ...s
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A SECTIONAL PARTY.-An article in the
Tribune, showing the sectional feeling of
the South, states that for the first forty
eight years under the Federal Constitution,
down to the election of Martin Van Buren,
only fifteen electoral votes were cast South
of the Potomac for any Northern candidate
for the Presidency. We might indeed
properly limit this number to four, since
the five votes given to john Adamsin 1889
and the six of 1893 were given with per-
feet knowledge that they would only
count toward making him Vice President.
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Buhoup's HindoO Pagoda is still in our
city. We had the pleasure twisting it on
Monday night. 1t is as whole most GER
tainly SupeiOr to any thing of the kind we
witnessed. The assemblage was large,
and from demonstrations given ..there must
have been universal satisfaction.
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NOTICE.

A t my instance Writ of Attachment
IA was this day issued by Joseph G. NJ C,ea.
ry Justice of the Peace within and for War.
ren township Jefferson County Ohio against
the goods. Chattles, Rights, Credits. moneys,
and effects of Joseph C.M'Cune an absent debt.
or amount claimed to be due twenty eight dol.
lars.
All persons interested will please take due
notice, and govern themselves accordingly.
DANIEL AMMON. June oOtb S5 2,
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Peterson's Magazine for August is
before us. 1t is q highly valuable maga'
zine, containing the fashion plates, as also
variety of excellent reading matter not
surpassed. This volume commenced with
July, this being the second number it is
favorable time to subscribe. Terms two
dollars invariably in advance. Address
Charles j. Peterson, 102 Chestnut street
Philadelphia.
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The Watson House.

8 WATSON, having almost entirely re-
~ furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town of New Lisbon, is now pre-
pared to accommodate the travelling public in
the best style. His table will be always fur
nished with the most choice products of tho
season, and the treatment of his guests will al
ways be such as to give full and general salts
faction.
Call at the sign of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon. June l3.
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I. 0. o. F.
NIMROD ENCAMPMENT N

' O. o. F. meets every second and fourth
Fridays, at 6H o'clock, p. m, in jefferson
Lodge rooms, on Third Street, over Garrett's
Store, D. B. Burchard, G. P, Geo B. Means,
S. W., John Waggoner, Scribe.
Jefferson Lodge No. 6, |. 0. o. F., meets
every Tuesday al l.2 o'clock, p. M, in their
hall on Third street, over GarretL's store. Geo.
b. Means NG., J. L. Holton, V. g., Jas. o.
Neal, jr,, Secretary.
Good viii Lodge No. 143, I. o. o. F., meets
every Thursday at Sig o'clock, p. M, in their
Hall on Fourth street, over Beatty g. Steeman's
Store. A. 0. Worthington, N. G., D. Fison
" G., T. H. Robertson Secretary.
Feh 8 lRSh
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DrED.-lt is with feelings of sorrow that
we record the death of the Rev. j. G.
MERRYMAN, a minister of the M. E.
Church.
His decease occurred on Friday the 10th
inst, at his residence in New Alexandria,
in this county.
Mr. Merryman bore the reputation Of a
highly respectable citizen, consiStant
christian and respectable minister of the
Gospel. His death will be deeply lament
ed by his numerous friends and acquain-
tances in the region Of his late residence.
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Philndolnhia. New York and Boston2

Philadelphia, New. York and Boston? /
will in few days, enter more into detail
than l can at present on this part ST the
subject, for 1 intend to assert nothing here
that will not stand the test Of experience
and of time. Truth is all sufficient here,
and aught else would be the extreme Of
folly. AFR1END.
SrEUBENvILLE, July 2, 1855.
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AURORA.

A NEW COOKING STOVE, new in
IA design and principle, for burning Coal, has
an extra large oven, a good draft, and easily
cleaned construction such as to meet the cxpec.
tations of all, and guaranteed to give salisiac.
lon to the purchaser. Will you call and see it?
Nos. and Extra Coal Cook Stoves.
&" Hartley &" do.
Air Tight Wood do.
" Premium do. do.
9 = Cook or Bachelor Stove;
Egg, Parlor and Chamber Stoves of beautfl
design, Fancy Crates, Tenders, etc, ETC., all
reduced prices, at the Ohio Foundry Warerooms,
Market street. SHARP & CRAIG.
Stcubpuyilla Ian | 1855
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FIRST LocoMoTIvE-The first locomo-
ever made in Buffalo; was, on Tuesday
last, placed before an excursion train from
Buffalo to Attlca, and drew it thirty-onc
miles in fifty five minutes. On the trip,
the train ran eleven miles in fifteen min
utCs
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*..*Blank Deeds, Executions,
Subpoenas, Summons, &c, exc
cuted in superior style for sale at
Conn's Job Office, Steubenville.
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WAvERLY MAaAzINE.-Why we have
not for the last four weeks been favored
with this very acceptable visitor we know
not. Have we violated our part Of the con-
tract2 We are very desirous to retain the
Waverly as one of our valuable exchanges.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

'HE HoIse and lot formerly occupied by
William kirkpatrick Esq. in Warrenton
jefferson county Ohio, isoffered for sale or Rent
this property is pleasantly situated in the Cen.
ter of the town and is above high Water mark
, and is the hest Business house in the place hav.
ing good celer and Ware Room attached
any person wishing tn engage in the Mercan.
tile business would do well TO examine the
premises possession given Immediately En-
quIre of JOSEPH @. MCLEARY. q
Warrenton. june 20Lh 'S5 3m
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Sky Light Dguerrotype Room.

a. W. WISER, respectfully announces
S''to the public, that he has recently rcftt-
ed and return Ned the rooms, corner Fifth
and Market streets, in a style in :erior to none
He haspered no pains or expense to make his
rooms pleasant, where one and all may take
pleasure in visiting, and where all who wish
may be supplied with Daguereotypcs of the
finest tone, true to the life, at very reasonable
rates, and will take great pains TO please al
who may favor him with their patronage.
GTRoNms corner of Fifth and Market streets
Immediately over Halsted's Shoe Store
Steubenville, Jan, |. 1855
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Mr.. G.. A. Crofut, No. 73, south Fourth
street, Philadelphia, is our authorized
agent to obtain advertisements, subscrip-
tions, and collect money for the True
American.
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lightning Rods,

THE undersigned would respectfully in
n form the public that he is prepared to Put
up Lightning Rods, furnished with franklin
Tips, MANUFACTURED at the city of Philadelphia
Orders from distance will be prom lily attend.
ed to. all work warranted r. b SMITH.
Mt. Pleasant Jefferson CO, ohio
NAV l5-6 mo nd
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National House,
Corner Of Main and Lisbon Streets,
WELLsVILLE, ONO,

WELLsvILLE, ONO.
T, W. WHITACRE, Proprietor.
Fl AVING again taken this old establish.
IL ed Hotel, the subscriber would respect
fully tender his acknowledgements to gen.
erous public for the very liberal patronage
heretofore received at their hands. Having
thoroughly renovated and refurnished the house
he hopes to be able to accommodate his patrons
in such style as will give entire satisfaction
The stabling is large and extensive. A liber
al share of patronage is respectfully solicited
Ladies OF gentlemen can be accommodated with
single or double rooms at theii discretion.
June l3. 4. w. WHITACRE.
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WANTED.

A NUMBER of enterprising AGENTS,
N to sell either by subscription or at sight,
'CoLToN's U. S, GAzATEER,' highly valuable
and popular work which has given general
satisfaction wherever circulated, and is an in
dispensable appendage to every mans Library.
Men of experience in this business, may find
profitable employment, as liberal commits.
sion will be allowed For further particulars
address W. +. MONSTERS, Local Agt.
Jan. IS, 1855. Steubenvile Ohio.
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Carriages. Buggies, &c.

VENHE SUBSCRIBER calls the attention
u of his friends and the public in general to
his stock of Carriages, Buggies, Slide Seats,
&C., which he will sell at the lowest possible
price for cash or approved paper
Shop on Third, between Market and Adams
sts.. Sleubenville, Ohio. Ii. M. BRISTOR
DREPAIRING done on the shortest notice
and on reasonable terms. II. M. 3.
July4.
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EAGLE HOTEL,

Corner Of Third and adams Streets,
STEUBENVILLE, ONO.
JOSEPH BLACKBURN has taken this
Ohouse formerly known as the Ground Corner"
and has reflted it up in comfortable sn le aud
now asks a share of patronage. Bills low and
accommodations equal TO chose who make mora
pretences. may '55
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n. GOSSETT,

~ UUo0E11,
Dealer IN Fancy Groceries and Cowec-
tionaries, Market street, between 9th
and 9th, in Dike's Buildings,
Stcubcnville, Ohio
Has lst received fine assortment of Fancy
Groceries, Confectionares, etc.
The stock comprises in part the following:
Fresh Fruits, Pickles, Sardines, Spiced oys,
ters.
Tomatoes, Capers, Pepper Sauce, Lobsters,
Catsup
Sparkling Catawba and still Wines.
Crackers and cheese, fine cigars and chewing
Tobacco, and Fire Works.
The public are respectfully requested to call,
and examinesour stock, N. GOSSETT.
July llth 1855 If