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j. w. Johnston,

j. ~. johnston,
u N ID f r L A K Z Il
CORNER JOHNSON 4 THIRD STREETS,
CARRIES on the business of Under -
" taNing in all it's branches. He has
recently made extensive additions to his stock
and perfected his arrangements in every departs
ment.
Patent Metallic Burial Cases.
imrervious TO air and indestrnciibe, highly or
nanented and Invaluable for the preservation OF
the dead, as well as coffLs Of every style and
finish furnished TO order
Hearses and carriages furnished and he en-
tire arrangements of the funeral attended TO
when required.
keokuk, April ~, 1855. dy
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WOODEN WARE.
l25 dozen buckets, and hoops,
100 mes, tubs, 6 and In.
10 dozen WEI buckets,
10 dozen half bushels,
do churnb,
S do tar buckets,
SO do brooms,
100 de wash boards.
% gross clothes pins. patent and plain,
20 dozen wood faucets,
80 do shoe brushes,
do large tubs. home manufaeture,
For sale by CLEGHORN 4 HARRISON.
April -. 1855.
E00 DOZ. mems and boys Leghorn, 5w,sr
OOU Lsnett, Pedal and Palm Leaf Hats foe
sale cheap at
SHELDON's HAT EMPORIUM.
April Is, 1855. WY
ZINE SILK HATS, or MoNeiis' manui1etur
+ by D. HUMPHREY & CAGE
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FLOWS AND WAGONS!
TAYLOR 4 MCKEE,
Successors OF Newton 4 Stephens.
CORNER OF MAIN AND 18th STREETS
KLOkUk, IOWA.
A HERE they keep constantly on hand all
w kinds OF Plows, Wagons and Carriages,
made in the best style and out Of the best quaiit,
OF materials. wholesale and retail.
TAYLOR t. MCKEE
March ii 1885 dAwtf
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1855.
1885, s..

Now making Daily trips, connecting at Rotx
Island with the Cars fer the East, and with the
Daily Mail Packets for G,ena and SAINT Paul,
and at Keokuk with the Great Mail Line Steam
era
JEANNE Denns, westerncr, Keekuk and DIE YER
nsu For 81. Leafs.
J. M'KEE, Captain Leroy DopGE.
Leaves Davenport and Rock Island every Mem
day, "Wednesday and Friday Evenings for Keo-
kuk. Returning, leaves Keokuk every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday Evenings.
BEN CAMPBELL, Captain r. F. BARTLETT,
Leaves Davenport aid Rock Island every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday Evenings. Return
ing, leaves Keokuk every Wednesday, Friday
and Sunday Evenings.
For FREIGHT or PASSAGE, inquire on Board,
or of T. HEAICHT, Agent,
March, April 3 diff. keokuk.
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Particular sizes OF Doors and Blinds, sup
piled TO order on short notice, and Sashes ready
glazed always Oh hand.
At liberal discount TO dealers
d. CoPSON.
90 tnsr a 1855
NOT prepaid ths.sr Rrcr,y.n
~ Hon. 7. G. iy Il spp iis1 wore .S q
the Nebraska Bill 80 81.
ously. is the American ca
election TO Congress from u :, j. large LOT of
fNew Orlcans) district in Loui..arl and Black,
Wa elected before = = Wing. ana GAGE.
aa<avs q South Carolins. We no,
nay BE- returned. for he is . chivse.
hberal-nindsd man, free from sec.ienro,.b, .
spirit, and friend Of the whole Unissparaior
He eonmsaded he respect Of the Hous.d ee sas
ard exercised . more than common in6fs taker
asnes, b. his activity. sloqssncs, asp.' In n
naDly bearing. Would that he Sosth. snkfull,
- TIE North. teo.- he'd more rsprsss p'0np
ivss IN the national Legislature End 3D.
ssders g. Hunt. for 10 these anas - En-
I'D pcrilous times they are
-.
A mother and her ant.
re1to dsslh b. eamphsst : !. narryss
R~sl~~, r>~A 80. ~~
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A mother and her ant
redte deslh By camphsGr + . n.rryss
,, % FSiday Let,
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1858. s. 1855
ST. LOUIS AND KEOKUK MAIL LINE

SfEAM EhS.
THIS popular line oil steamers will make regu-
L lar daily trips as usual throughout the sea-
son, connecting at Keoknk with the regular daily
mail packets TO Rack ISLAND, GALENA and ST.
PAUL, running in connection with the Railroads
to Chieag and the east.
The line al present composed OF the steam
ers DIE VERNON, WEsTERNER, JEANNE DEANS,
and KEoKuK, whose names alone sufficient
guaranty of their speed and accommodations.
March s. 1855 dom
Embrsideries, Lnces, kc.
SLEEVES, Collars, and Chemisettes, Cambria
- and Swiss Flouncings, Edgings, L. Insertngs,
Real Thread Laces, G iglnss and Bobbins, and
Saxony Thread Edgings int treat variety just re-
ceved by +. ID. FOSTER.
April %, 1855.
Coattngs and Pantalaonriex.
I nRAP D. Etes, Casmeres, Tweeds, Doe skins
~ and Grape Coatings, rwilled and Plain dam
dee Linens, bleached linen drill, cord and duck
! Brown and Buff Coating and window shade lin
ems, a choice assortment received and now open
1 p. ID. FOSTER.
! April %. 1875
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A Thing Unhsafd or Before,

A gentleman related to ns vesterdav ono of
the most inexplicable facts That ever cccnrred
II, our informant were NOT entirely ahova ali
suspicion as man Of honor. we shonld hes;.
tate to report the story-so strange so ntterlv
anomalous does it appear to rs. =
considerable experience in life. that men @ and
women are often deceived in matrimonial att trans. ans
actions and speculations. Who has mt known
the " fortune hunter" who sunnosed h;mself tn
be espusing cool hundred thousand drought
short up," with niece of moor land a 1n7an
negroes, and perbaps a usurions note % far fve ] or
six hundred? And. percontro, who has not NJ
seen the penniless beauty catch n dosbing fal.
low, reputed to possess thousands in certain in.
definitely described stocks and nlantations INIT
whose property proved to he onv q fine sn;t of
clothes and q galvanized watch and chainY :
So we go. Men and women have hum
bugged one another since +" Adar1 de1ved and
Eve span !" and so they will continue to do.
(more or less, in every community until the
world turns upside down. But to the nara
tive of how our North Carolina friend was de
ceived. We shall give the words as nearly as
we can Of the friend who related The facts to
us. We were conyersipg on men and tbincs
in the old North State-of which both our u
friend and ourself arc natiyes-when we han
pened to remember an old school-mate. a
hhigh" fellow on fun, knowing on horses. and
b Judge of fox hounds. -
"What has become" we asked, "of Frank
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Anccdotc of Placidc.

Tom Placide, one Of the funniest actors and
best-hearted. fellows living, has been playing at
the Howard Athenaeum, in Boston, for for some
weeks past to the infinite delight of all theater-
goers, and genuine lovers Of comic drollery He
Is .s wei known as an "immense' fayorite at
the south and west and the following incident,
which happened in the course Of hisexperience,
not many years ago, will give the reader some
faint idea Of the estimation in which he is held
at home, and the affectionate way in which he
was complimented once on time:
A lady, great favorite with the NewOr-
leans public, was performing on the same even
ing. it being for her "bene6t.' At the close
q the performance she was called out and bou-
auets and other more costly tokens Of approval,
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NOPARTNERSHIP. ~ The undersigned,
~ having formed copartnership for the purpose
Of transactng general mercantile business respect
fully solicit share Of the public patronage.
HNl'" e@lt- ~ B. RI BUTLER, % = "a
n z-.{ b.. h.s,e'f 4i LANDRY HOLLIER.
Moundyille. Dec. l. 1855.

NOTICE-All non-residents who own land
~ on the Atchafalaya River, lying in the Parish
Of st. Landry, from the Parish line down the River
to the mouth Of Bayou Petite Prairie are hereby no
titled to cut out road on the front Of their land
twenty-five feet wide the stumps to be cut sufficient
ly low to offer no impeachment to wagons, carriages
ETC.; oil brush underground, logs ETC., to he re-
moved; to fll up ali holes, and to make ievee one
foot higher than the highest high-water mark on
their entire front said river; also, to evee and fill
up all bayous and low places that the above men
toned road may cross, to the general level Of your
front land-said levees to be of sufficient width on
top for passway for carriages, wagons etc.-the
whole to be completed and finished according to law
on or by the 18th day Of December next, 1855.
o.. ',F's-9 F., ,HATHORN, 70
a5.g45t e4g lggs1 w. H. NELSON,
Road and Levee inspectors, LIST and I'd dists.
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were literally bestowed upon her. Mr. vas
Mr.. Placide not remembered. He was enthp.
slastically applauded in an after-piecc; and
while he was engaged in his part, amidst an
plaase, something very bright came whiszlinr
and flashing upon the stage, passing only III.
tie distance above his head, and going through
9 scene in the rear Of the stage, and disappear
ing from view. 98s a 81 ~
"Iurn him out !! turn him out /" cried a
hundred voices at once; and the yociferators
icoked up to the quarter Of the house whence
the missile, OF whatever it was, had proceeded.
But at length all was still, and the play bro.
ceeded to the end without interruption. The
man who had created the disturbance was re. ,es
moved struggling, to be sure, but simply re-
monstratlng, without other resistance.
AS Mr.. Placide was in his alressingsroom.
preparing to leave the theater, man appeared
At the stage door, inquiring for him.
:" FE'lIay-slde, said he, almost with tears in
ns s. eyes-fo for he was in maudlin mood
!" Playslde, you have always been great
favor-'te Of mine-always. Now I've been
cruelty treated here tonight, and / was deter
mined not to go home till had seen YOU. and
told you about it--for, Play-side, you have al
ways been great favor-ite of mine.' b
!" but, my friend, what is your cause Of COM
plant! Who hasinsulted you?" ~
"Weii, you see, when see em throwing OF
noxers, and diamond-pins, and little pocket
books down to that pretty Mrs. H., thinks I.
III throw something to Play-side, for he's nv
favor-ite ; and did throw it."
!" What was it7" said PIacide, having an
mixing of curious explanation.
"Why, it was my best chissel! I'm cabi-
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CtAUTYON-Lottery Frauds.-O Office Of the
~ Maryland Consolidated Lotteries, Baltimore,
Md, June 20, 1s55.-The Commissioner of the Mary.
land State Lotteries has deemed it his duty to caution
the public against the numerous swindlers who cir
cula1e, by mail and otherwise, fraudulent lottery
schemes, and pretend to be agents for the sale Of
tickets in lotteries which are wholly fictitious.
drawn daily under the superintendent Of the Com.
missioner elected by the people Of the state, under
the new Constitution, to examine and approve the
schemes and attend to the drawings.
All the tickets in these latteries and all certificates
of packages of tickets have the Autographed sigma
ture F. x Brennan general agent for the contractor,
Office of the Maryland Consolidated Lotteries Bati
mord Md. All others are fraudulent. d.9
Any information on the subject Of lotteries, the
manner in which they drawn ETC., will be cheer
fully given by addressing ,' i'a@ s7tlg ts0
FIX. Brennan, Baltimore, Maryland.
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COSMOPOLITAN A RT ASSOCIA.
~ TION-SECOND YEAR,
Arrangements for the Second Annual Collection
of this new and popular Institution for the diffusion
of Literature and Art have been made on the most
extensive scale. Among the works already engaged
is the far famed '''-
i0 GENOA cRUcIFIx,
which originally cost ten thousand dollars. .
In forming the new Collection, the diffusion of
works of American art, and the encouragement Of
American genius, have not been overlooked. Com
missions have been issued to many of the most dis
some of their finest productions. Among them are
three marble busts, executed by the greatest living
sculptor, Hiram Powers:
George Washington, .u,-N
the Father Of his Country,
Benjamin franklin,
the Philosopher;
Daniel Webster,
.,.l the Statesman. ....
A special agent has visited Europe and made care
full and jndicious selections Of foreign works Of Art
both in Bronze and Marble Statuary and Choice
Paintings. G-.55- b. ~ .gF
The whole forming a large and valuable collection
of Paintings and Statuary, to be distributed FREE
Year. laA f - nts -H
Terms of Membership. .a-
The payment of three dollars constitutes any one
member Of this Association, and entities him to
either one of the following Magazines for year,
and also ticket in the distribution of the Statuary
and Paintings,
The Literature issued to subscribers consists Of the
following Monthly Magazines: Harpers, Putuams,
Knckerbocker, Blackwood's, Graham's, Godey's
Lady's Book and Household Words. %
Persons taking five memberships are entitled to
any five of the Magazines for year, and to sig
tickets in the distribution.
The net proceeds derived from the sale of member.
ships are devoted to the purchase Of works Of Art
for the ensuing year.
The Advantages Secured -.,...
by becoming member Of this Association, are
lst All persons receive the full value of their sub
scriptions at the start, in the shape Of sterling
Magazine Literature.
I'd. Each member is contributing towards pur-
chasing choice Works of Art, which are to be dis.
trbuted among themselves, and are at the same time
thousands Of dollars through its agency.
| Persons in remitting funds for membership, will
please give their postofice address in full, stating
the month they wish the Magazine to commence, and
have the letter registered ut the Post Office to pre-
vent loss on the receipt of which, certificate Of
membership, together with the Magazine desired
will be forwarded to any part of the country. =.
| Those who purchase Magazines at Bookstores, will
observe that by joining this Association they receive
the Magazine and free Ticket in the annual distrbu
ton, all at the same price they now pay for the
Magazine alone.
| beautifully illustrated Catalogues, giving full
descriptions, sent free on application.
For Membership, address
| At either of the principal Offices
Knicketbocker Magazine office, 34s Broadway
NewYork.
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p BOOKS, STATIONERY, etc..
- t.MILLSPAUGH, 'ia
u ,is;y5s{lf 0et.Office. ss,3

'fa slsNs4 lq ia Washington, Ia. s.d n,
has now on hand q large assortment Of Blank Books
full and halfbound and every article usually found
in Stationer's store. 81. 5
ns- The following Books just received;
The Complete Works Of John C. Calhoun, yols.;
Literary and Historical Miscellanies,b by Bancroft
The Miscellaneous Writings Of DeQuincey the
English Opium Eater, II vols; fslrsjnl@ii5b ia
British Eloquence, by Channcey A. Goodrich, p. D.;
Memoirs Of james Gordon Bennett and His Times;
Travels in the Chinese Empire, by N. Hue; t9 :
Fletcher's Studies on Slavery; DsIi or ~
Sennstts Double Entry Book, Keepins; i. !''a -. =
Marsh's Single-Entry do.
Beach's American Practice Of Medicine and Fam.
Hooper's Medical and Surgical Dictionary; III
Masses Anatomical Atlas, liz fine colored en-
cravings; b ~
English and Latin Lexicon; N5 %3ifias e.
United States Dispensatory; ay I!ll '5tt
History Of the Council Of Trent; srf,5 44 l
Webster's Quarto Dictionary, complete; In flN
Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed;
Ny Confessions, or the Story Of Woman's Life;
Ruth Hall by Fanny Fern; eF te et Fi5i
The Old Homestead; n & es.i 55ga NJ al q .is
A Visit to China, Loot Choo and Japan, by Bayard
Taylor; -. 80 5'l5S
Stray Leaves from the Book Of Nature, by Prof s.
DeVere, Of the University of Virginia.
Memoirs Of the Countess of Blessington; T,
Memoirs of Sidney Smith, by Lady Hollands -
".ta D.,
Fudge Doings, by TX Marvel;
Dodd's Lectures; IN ,...s r..
Benton's Thirty Ye&rs in the U. s. Senate; ..Fi-
The Watchman, Ia sequel to the Lamp-lighter, A
Harper's Story Books; L..zI5 - s.}'.5.
Fanny FERNS Works;
Modern Mysteries Explained and Exposed; 's1s
Jealous Wife; ,tH@t a- ,&
Confessions Of Pretty Woman; M F
Barney O'Rierdon, the Bashful Irishman.
~ In q few days we shall receive: M
The Life Of Washington, by Irving, in 8 vols.;>
Bayard Taylor's Travels, uniform edition, in
vols. 12mo,;
The Hidden Path, by Marion Harland, Of Va; 4
Moredun, a Tale Of 1910, by Sir Walter Scott;'
Chemistry Of Common Life, vols. sii-. ~
Rs- Orders will be filled at the shortest notice fol
Standard Lsteratuye, Elegantly bound and alus
trated Cheap Publications., Magazines, Netrspa
pers and School Books, School Stationery, U. s
French and English Post Stamps. Stamp Envel
opes, etc. .Eiart-t. ry
Washington, November 8, 1856. t..} ...t u
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A country school teacher, happening to be
reading of the curious skin of the elephant,
asked the class if any Of them ever saw an ele-
plants skin? 81 have" shouted little six
wear old urchin at the foot Of the class The
teacher, quite, amused at the boys readiness Of
response, asked "Where?" "Why, on the
elephant" A general laugh, and the urcbin was
ordered to the head Of the class.
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rT s. TRIWEEKLY MAIL STAGE

TT 8. TRIWEEKLY MAIL STAGE
W FROM OPELoUsAs TO sT. MARTINS
WILLIE, THROUGH IN DAY LIGHT This line,
recently established, will leave Opelousas for St. Mar
tinsville via Port Barre lthe head of low water
navigation on the Contradictory Arnaudvile and
Breaux's Bridge, every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at O'Clock A. NJ, arriving same day at s
o'clock r NJ Leaves st. Iartinsvile every Tuesday,
at Opelousas ats o'clock p. NJ. 30 !
The undersigned Contractor, has incurred heavy
expenses in procuring The finest horses, comfortable
Stages and careful obHgi,g dripers, and trusts to
the generosity Of the travelling public for share Of
patronage. s. 9. MCPHERSON.
Opelousas, Dec 1855. ~ 3 b - 81
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An old fellow, who become weary of his life,
thought he might as we'll commit suicide, but
he didn't wish to go without forgiving oil his
ennemies. So, at the last moment, he removed
the moose from his neck, saying to himself: 4" !
never can or will forgive old Noah for letting
the copper head snakes get into the ark. They
have killed 5000 worth Of my cattle, and when
he and meet there'll be general FUSS"
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A letter writer from Cincinnati says that
the common people Of that city are those who
kill pigs now. The aristocracy are those whose
father killed pigs formerly, and who of course
regard the present pigicides as persons without
honorable antecedents. Touch the question Of
pigs to them, and they bristle up Immediately.
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STEAMBOATS,.

nPELOUsAs RAILROAD - Steamer
~ Southern Star. NewOrleans to Franklin. y.
Through by daylight. The elegant and swift low
mence running from the terminus Of the Opel0usas
Railroad, Tigerville, to Franklin, on or about the
18th of October for the Of passengers
and light freight only, making daily tripsin connOc
tion with the passenger trains. -. .'
J.E. CALDWELL y co. % Bank Place.
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RUNAWAYs, ETC.

&RO REWARD-RAN Away from the
MOJV subscriber, in Bossier Parish, about the
18th Of June last, o slave named ISAAC. He is q
bright muatto, about 20 years Of age, about feet
or l0inches high, has over one eye, and passed
himself off in Alexandria (where he was arrested in
August last) as white man.
The above reward will be paid on his being COM
( r D. MALONE, Minden p. o., Bossier Par, La.
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NOTICE.-AUG Gu1LLoRY AND FRANs.
~ co.'s D. FoNrEsoT, OF the Parish of ST. Landry,
have applied by their petition TO be appointed Ad
ministratora Of the estate Of Don Diegue Alexandra
Larose Fontenot, late Of said Parish, deceased;
;. Therefore, any person intending to make opposi.
ton 70 said appointment will file the same in writing
10 my Office, In the town Of Opelousas, within ten
days from the date Of this notice.. -'-pi u
Clerks office, Opelousas, december l. 1855.
= FA Ait A. GARRIGUES. Clerk
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NTANTED-An active, honest man in
w each section Of the State. to take orders by
To active men a salary Of $500 year and q small
commission will be paid. Salary payable monthly.
For particulars, address DR.. n. VELPEAU, l23
Broadway, EevYork, enclosing stamp to prepay
Answer,
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GTRAY MULE Taken UP, by the under
~ signed, at Coulee Croche, an American Mule
Mule had been about the neighborhood for two or
three months. There ia white spot on the neck,
forming nearly the letter II. The proprietor will
please come forward, prove property, pay charges,
and take his Mule away. ANDRE MECHE.
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p COLLINS, ..o..r,,,,, o,,. :, ~

ID COLLINS,
L. lH MOUNDVILLE, 9A5 l5
Begs leave to inform his friends and the public that
he has returned from the city with full assortment
of Fancy Domestic and Staple
DRY GOODS
Of the newest styles and patterns great variety of
Plantation Goods, Negro Blankets, Kerseys, Lin
seys, ETC. ETC.. general stock Of Plantation Medi-
cines of the best quality; also large stock Of Gro
ceries, Coffee, Flour, Bacon, Salt, Brandy, Wine,
Whisky, etc. etc. q0.7., .,,..,.s.s 1. s..-.....
P. G. is agent for Jacobs Cordial.
P. Collins will make cash advances on Cotton, Su.
gar and Molasses consigned to MILLER & FORESTER,
New Orleans
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Z oPELoUsAs SATURDAY MORNING, DHcEtBER 8, 1856.
JUDICIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE.-VA1xosr SrElIY, Of the Par
ish Of st. Landry, has applied BY his petition 70
Sicily, late Of said Parish, deceased;
Therefore, any person intending TO make opposi.
tion to said appointment will ale the same IN Writing
IN my ofice, In the town OF Opelousas, within ten
days from the date Of this notice. - =
Clerks office, Opelousas, December, l, 1856.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
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When Mrs. Macauly published pamphlet,
called Loose Thoughts" several ladies, who
happened to be in company with Foote, repro
bated the title as very improper for woman.
" Not at all, ladies the sooner woman gets
rid of such thoughts, the BETTER"
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An Irish soldier being asked if he met with
much hospitality in Holland" Oh, yes" he
replied, too much; I was in the hospital
nearly all the time was there"
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GO0 REWARD.-Strayed or stolen from
RAO the stage stand at Madame Estillettes, in
Bellevue, about the 10th Of August, q dark bay
HORSE, with bob tail, about years old for which
Johnson stage driver, at Madame Estilletts, or to
this Office. ]. D. PRICE, Mail Contractor.