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1yHE Great Central Route, connecting the At
i iantic cities with Western, Northwestern
and Southwestern States. by continuous Rail-
way direct. This road also connects at pitts-
burg With daily line Of Steamers 10 all ports O.
the W estern Rivers, and az Cleveland and SAT :
dusky with Steamers TO all ports o. the North
western Likes; making the most drer'. cheapest
and relta5ls route by which FREIGHT car be
forwarded to and from tie Great Vest
RATES nKTwEEs pHILADrLrH1A AND PIrTsRust .
FlRs1 Grass = Boots, Shoes.
Dry Goods, {in boxes) FuTs &C. per 1907 ,
Feathers. &c.
"a Class Books and Station
cry, Dry Goods Tin bales), Go {. fef 1901 4.
HARDWARE, Leather, Wool, }
Sd CLAss.--Anvls. Baggng,
Bacon and Pork lin balk),} 90 c. per iooif.
Hemp. &C..
4th CL.ss.-CoiIee, Fish, Bel
cor ana pora (packed} Lard} 30 c. per loob.
aud La Il OIL,
fsg-5- In shipping Goods from any point Fast I
Pin adel pHa, be particular 90 mark package spin
Pennsylvania Railroad" All Goods consigned
to the AGENTS of Ibis Road at PhiIadel phia OF
Pltlsburg, will be forwarded ihout detention.
FREIGHT AsENTs - Moses Potter. Boston ; j.
l.. Eliot, n. York f. J. Sneede~, Philadelphia;
Magraw < Rooms. Baltimore Geo. e. Francis
Gus Pl.tshiIrg; Sprigman * Brown, CincinHa-
q, Ohio !; J. S. Moorehead Louisville, Ky; r.
c. Medium. Madison, Ind Ratchtf & Co, ST..
Louis. Moi 5. Mitchell & Son, Evansville,
Indiana
II. IT. HOUSTON,
General Freight Agent, Philadelphia.
II. ] LOMBAERT, Snp't, Altoona, Pa.
Feb. /, 1888 Nv
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Fancy Tools.

4 Just received an elegant assortment 81 fms
u Goods, such AS Fre&ch China Vases, pariaii
. sd Tssrs c ,ita, &c, Pitchers. Lavender an
~Csiogns Bottles. Fruit Stands, Card Receivers.
'HxaS Nands, 5sw4i s. ands. Spoon Gobie,s. Fig
uss, Copids, Busts, etc, etc.
Aiso on land good assortment Of Crockers
sn@ Glass ware.
CAREY l. KILBOURNE.
Jnne -, 1855.
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n Office.

NOTICE is hereby given that have this day
N sold out my interest in The Hat, Cap and
Millinery business OF Humphrey Gage, to D.
F. Humphrey, who will continue the business
with Mr.. Gage at the old stand
HUMPHREY.
April 10, 1855. If
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Ernbrsidc ries, Lacas, &c.
NLEEVES, Collars, and Chemisettes, Cambria
~ and Swiss Flouncings, Edgings, l. Insertings
Real Thread Laces, Eigings and Bobbins, ant
Saxony Thread Edgings in great variety Just re-
ceived by p ID. FOSTER.
Aprli %. 1855
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PENNxYLNANIA RAILROAD.
q u ssiksssss, ~ d i s ail

INHREE Duly Through Trans, be'wren Pi
adelphia and Pilsburg THE M0RNlN
ALL TRAIN leaves Philadelphia for Pittsbur
sl7ls a. NJ. and pittsburg for Philaiel phia al
A VI THE FAST LINE leaves phila lphia
for pittsburg at p NJ and plitshprg for PhiIa
lephia al 2. NJ THE NIGHT EXPRESS
TRAIN leaves philatc phia fer Psttsbarg al Ii
P. NJ, and plit,hnrg for Philadelphia al 10 2.
The above lines 20 meet az Pjtsburg with
Railroads TO AND FROM 81. Louis, Mo; Alton,
Gaeua and Chicago. Ills; Fra'kford, Lexi1 g Oh
AID Louisville, Ky. Tsrrc Hauie. Madison, La
fayette, and indianapolis Ind Cincinnati. Day
ton, Springh ID BeefoRtai0e, Saudusky, Tuledo
Cleveland, Columbus, Zanesvile, Massillon and
Wooster Ohio; also, with the Steam Packet Boats
troui and 10 NEW ORLEANS, ST, Louis, LoU.s-
VILE, and CINCINNATI
Though / kets can be had 10 or from either
Of he above places.
For further particulars, see Hand bills a; IN
different starting points. Passengers from In
West VIII find this the shortest and most expedl
lou routcto Philadelphia, Baltimore, Ne. York
ol Boston.
THOS. MOORE,
AcFSr, Passenger Lines, Philadelphia
J. MESKIMEN,
Agent Passenger LiuS., Pittsburg.
Feb !, 1855. "
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Eeokuk, Nj. Pleasant, and Masculine Z.
Il. Company.
NOTICE is hereby glvea. tast in accordance
IN with the conditions Of the subscription 70
the lst D vision of sal road the FIRST inst,tnei
q az per eeat. viii BE- dn, and payable Sep.
<tn, 1855, al the banking house Of Carries Par
sons, r. easurer, keokuk, or TO ID. undersigned
general Ageot J. h. HORNiSH,
General Agen. X. NJ P. & " K. Co.
August 9th. 1855. dawtd
Morning Glory aid Mt. Pleasant Observer
copy.
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ers In Tennessee lrsn, .
nmissisn Merchants,
d IS, Levee,
he following, completing
1ich they offer TO the trade
7 Will 90 justice 10 any or
with
so nests tubs,
10 doz tar buckets,
so dog zinc washbosrds.l
30 boxes clothes plns,
ieo csils naRillarope,
rs /" int -
rs dor hemp and grxsssed
cords,
500 boxes windsw glass,
!, asst sizes & brands,
, so boxes tunblers,
so bxs pit, hf pit b Of TASKS
8 ceroons q 2cases digo
l cask prime madder,
B bills alum,
10 {" copperas,
rs sacks pepper,
B " spice,
90 boxes gro. pepper AMI
piments,
2 bales cioves,
] case nutmegs,
30 boxes gro. ginger,
20 doz yeast1pow ders,
, 30 bbls din Kinds nuts,
, so bu fresh pea nuts,
80 bales cotton batting,
10 +" candle wick,
10 bags cotton yarn,
20 " colored and W hitc
carpet chain,
30 bales wrspping twine,
30 boxes ~. Louis starch
20 /" starch,
90 dog Thomas oysters,
100 boxes cIndy,
400 kegs rifle and mining
powder,
1870 d. Z wood buckets,
10000 feet fuse,
20 cases ID and hf ID can
Ister powder,
, 100 boxes matches,
90 boxes ink,
100 bags shot, Ill si7Es,
? tons bar:lesa,
900 NJ G Il caps,
1t. II water pr roof do
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Wanted Immediately.

4 active, energetic young man, TO take
II charge of 40 Express Office in this city -
One acquainted with the CITY preferred. Best OF
references required. Address
GODFREY & SNOW,
August ., 1855. dlf Quincy, illinois
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N8tice.

n F. HUMPHREY ha,ing purchased the in
IL. terest of J. L. Humphrey In the Hat, Cap
AMI Millinery business, ofthe firm Of Humphrey
s G aee. tho business will be continued by The
IN iersigned under the firm Of D. r. Humphrey
& Gage, and they solicit the patronage Of the
friends of the old firm and the public generally.
DF HUMPHREY.
a. II. GAGE,
April 49, 1852 #
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

~ nu. CRITTENDEN has taken the store late.
NJ ly occupied BY Messrs, Hawkins Il Billings,
corner Of 5h and Ma n Streets, and has opened
large and wen assorted stock of Boots end.
Shoes intended specially for .hc retail, trade.
He asks the III. pectioa oil the citizens and publ
lie generally, feeling conh.en, that his expert.
encr If the trade, AMI the favorable terms on
which they were purchased, combined with
determination 70 build up permanent trade.
will enable him 10 sell lower than any house in
this City. Qacls sales and snail! profits i his
motto
Kcokuk, May o. 1875 Az
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DRAP D. Etes, Casimeres, Tweeds, Doe skins
~ and Grape Coatings. Twilled and Plain dun
dee Linens. blcached linen drill cord and duck
Brown and Buff Coating and window shade lin
sns, choice assortment received and now open
p. ID. FOSTER.
April az, 1855
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This popular line OF steamers VIII make regn-
lar daily trips as usual Throughout, the sea-
son. connecting at keokuk wit. the regular daily
mail packets TO RycE IsLAsn, GALENA and ST..
PAUL, running in connection with the Railroads
to Chicag. and the east.
The line IS at present composed Of the steam
ers DIE yERYoN, WEsrERSER, JEANNrE DEA.s,
and KEoKUK, whose names alone u sufficient
guaranty Of their speed and Accommodations.
March s. 1855 DON
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DRESS GOODS.--A large and varied stock o
~ Silk Tissues, Satin striped, figured and
plain, Bareges. Lingarellas, Coup D' Flats, Ty.
o.eans, French Jaconets and BrlIIiants, Lawns,
&c. just received bv e. n. FOSTER.
Aprlil3, 1852.
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CO.NN a BILE.
whole sale Gvscers, deal
Forwarding and .eI
Nos 81 an
A RE nov receiving I
n heir spring stock. wi
at very low rates. They
ders they may he favored
100 hhds N . susar,
so bbls belcher's clfd,
IS " loaf and crushed I,
100 i" 5 II moinssea,
90 " plantation 8.
90 g Beicher's 8 H &
golden syrup,
SO pkgs hf bbl r aga do
200 sacbs Rio coffee,
3opock'ts old gov Java Dc
900 kegs nails,asst SITES
90 boxes soap,
so do star candles,
so do M uld do
rs hf chests teas, asst,
so boxes do
100 bxs showing tobsc co
various brands,
so bxs cut chewing and
smoking do
30 NJ regatta aud principe
cigars.
IS boxes Cuba skies,
500 bu prime d. Apples,
500 bu prime d Peaches,
100 pxgs saleratus, bbls,
boxes, kegs,
IS kegs ) { sodn,
500 Dds Wrappg paper,
100 reams let. & cap do
60 pkgs & 3 maekereI
s drums goldfish,
80 bxs smoked herring,
b cases sardines,
10 tierces rice,
% bbIs tar,
20 " patch X rosiu.
"a bxs NJ p raisins,
90 hf and or bxs do
1 case prunes, In boxes,
10 boxes citron,
500 drums figs,
rs bbls Dayton ale, fire 81
20 boxes mustard,
rs 81 corn starch,
90 doz brooms,
500 lbs broom twine,
2b boxes axes.
Is bills crackers,
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NEW STO IL Il.
IL d. w 30 wv A II ID
Wholesale & Retail Dealer in
Dry Goods, Hats and Caps, Clothing, Watches
..and Clocks, Gold and Plated Jewtlry, aasxa
BOOTS AND SHOES;

and LIOtkS, Gold and Plated JeweIry, 100
BOOTS AND SHOES;
Also large and well selected stock az
NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS
gi3lins, Accoraeons, Flutes, Glass and Fancy
Boxes.
No. 81 Maia-st,, ScQ,.a SO hetween sd r ath sts
kEOKUk, IOWA.
HAVING ueon engaged exclusively in the
Il Wholesale Tfaie In New albany Ind, and
still holding an interest there, will enable me
formerly,t to buy my goods By the package OF I'm
porters and Manufacturers. THIS placed on the
same foundation as our Cincinnati M Saint Louis
Whole ale dealers, can safely pledge nyself to
duplicate any bill par in ster cities
The citizens or this place and the surrounding
country, as well ~ merc chants, are solicited to
CALL AND EXAMINE FOR THEMSELVES, as
shall take pleasure in showing my Goods.
June 23-dAw I'D. WOODWARD.
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New Books for August.

6LEvE HALL. Bg Mss SewelI, author Of
~ "Amy Herbert The Experiences OF
Life, ks.
a Tsn to The Camp before Se5astopOl.
With maps which are entirely correct, and i
carefully studied viii greatly contribute to I'm
part complete andsrsiaadipg Of the relative o
cations OF the most important places mentioned
and the general appearance OF the surrounding
country, By Richard {, McCoraick, Jr,
Art HINTS.
Architecture, Sculpture. AMI Painting.
By James J, JAryes, member American 0rt-
sental Society,
Mss Fsnain,ors Coeper's Var Book.
CouxrRY LIFE, Irs RHYME AND REASON,
For sale by J. /. CAVE SON.
August 10, 1888. 2d
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T. w. ALEXANDER & CO,
Forwarding and Commission Merchants,
Freight Agents for
NEW YORK CENTRAL RAIL ROAD,
Fulton Lake Boat Line. on Erie C9ua1
and Lakes,
i7o SOUTH WATER STREET.
CENTRAL WHARF. CHICAGO III.
Liberal cash advances shipments o. Pro-
duce or Merchandise, for sale IN ths market CT
shipment to friends east.
Refer to
w L Ewing & Co, 81. Louis, Mo, s & "
Thayer, Quincy, H.; Green 4 Stone, Musca-
tine Iowa; b II Campbell, d Co, Galena. Ill. !;
J II Langley Co., Rock Island, III Bsrkiey
Thompson, & Co.. Davenport; I Foster
Beardstown. H.; Hon a S,arne, Spr'g ield, Ill !;
Il Reed. Galesburg, H.; W S Gilman
New York; rassitt & Co.. Phiiadephia, Pa. A
Gilbert. Cash'r Com. Blk. Chicago.
MARX PACKAGES CART OF T. ". \. & co.
July II, 1885. ddwly
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nEALERiu Watches, Clocks. Fancy and Earie-
~ ty Goods, Musical Instruments, and Tcvs
ali kind. Watches, Clocks and Jcwclry repaired.
Old Gold and Silve bought. Main street ,bete wccn
Fourth and Fifth Keokuk Iowa. Imsr.2SbS.d
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TRUSTEES.
His EYcellency the HON. JANE. BUCHANAN;
Hon. WI. WILKINS, Gate Secretary at War
the Hon. MosEs HAMPTON; Hon. w II Low
ny; Hos CHARLEs NAyLoR; and GEN J. X
MooREHEAp.
FACULTY.
AsnnEw T. HowpEN, late senior Professor Of
Book Keeping and Commercial Science in the
Mercantile COLLEGE Of Pennsvlvania.
Louis II DALHoFF, late Professor OF Com
merciai and Ornam entail psnmanshipin the same
institution.
CHAs. BEN, DARWIN member Of the Barling
ton Bar-professor OF Mercantile Law.
The Principals design carrying out in every
particular that course oftraining for business in
troduced and followed up for upwards ct fifteen
years by Mr.. DUFF, the founder OF the Mercan-
tile Collage OF Pennsylvania, by which shout
1900 merchants and accountants have been quail
flied for business. Ii is now regarsed by bus-
ness men the most thorough and effective pre-
parshon tor tie accountant given in the United
States. II comprehends upwards of 400 real
business MISUNDERSTANDING six different
methods of conducting books BY double entry
about 800 commercial computations, explaining
many business operations not found in CONNER
arithmetics--a comprehensive course of mel car :
tile penmanshp--bnsiness forms and busine. 6
etters-daiiy lectures on commercial law apa
commercial sciences.
Dnh's Book keeping, Harper's edition, price
81 20, tie NEST perfect and comprehensive in the
English language. Duff's Western Steamers
Accountant, perfect system for such accounts
Si-To be had at Corse's Bookstore, Jefferson
Street
L. Send for Circular by mail.
Bur,n gson, July / 9. 1855. d&s
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New Tod tist.
4 DRU Ms AMI 30 BOXES CHOICE Grand Rank
- Cod Fish ior sale iow hy
Y g. FUNKHOOSER.
use 30
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DISEASES of the Eve and Ear.

nR. BELL will a'teri 10 The dsrs &c of The
~ Eye AID Ear fr,m . o'c loche A NJ, until
70 NJ, zach dr. At his 0ihcc, Blsst's G .ilery
Ang ! dtf
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e =. wufrcoMn. EEupEs NICKEL
WHrTcOMe q NICKEL.
Attorneys at Law and Genera
Land Agents,

MoNrEZuMA POW ESHIER CO, IOWA.
M I'LL attend to all bnsinA4s entrusted to thei
W caro- in PoSeshiek, iowa, Benton, Tatna,
Nsrshatl, and Jasper counties.
Collections will receive special attention.
Refer to Douglass Il Co., ST. Louis; Jno
BLOCK s. Co.. pittssarg " A. & l.. Shnmway
Philadelphia; Bsnzinger & Co.. BlI,itnore Hon,
G B. Curtis, Warren, Pennsylvania Hon 6
X. Barrett, Caorfeid Pennsylvania Editor Pitts
burg D ally Union," &c.
June &, 1855 d
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Beard Wanted.

| a private fam H. by gentleman and wife
l. Apply at ibis Office
Argus. 81, 1855
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]. n HUTCHINSON JAs. DEWEY
Merchant Tailors.
Third Street, betpeca Nun and Johnson
kEOKIJk IOWA

AVE luit received, al their Fashionable Tai
crins and Furnishing Establishment choic,
excellent supply of aroadcloths, Cassineres
tiIys, ana Ge4temen's Furnishing Goods OF
escripticas, AMI guarantee that their work
b. doae in the most approved AID sa'lsiac-
- m ,nner They are constantly receiving the
New York AMI Phiia ielpha Fashions, and re-
psctfuiiy solicit all who desire good work and
nc best material to give them call.
HUTCHINSON DEWEY.
Apri. ), l355.~dly
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: ,
JUST RECEIVED.
HATS.

lust RECEIVED per Express larg. lot OF
d Fashionable, soft fur HITS, Psarl aad Black,
for sale cheap by
D. r. HUMPHREY GAGE.
Juue 9, 1855. d
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BAL Twin. EVANS u GU,,
WHOLESALE pEALEssIs
Hardware and Cutlery,
CORNER OF FOURTH AND MAIN STS.,
kEOKUK, IOWA.
A RE now receiving and opening the largest
Il and most complete assortment 81 goods in their
line ever offered for ssts4n any house IN Iowa
They have the best facilities for purchasing OF
the most favorable terms, and are determined te+
keen at all times as full stock. and to sell as
low as any house either in Keokuk 81 Louis
Country merchants visiting keokuk for the par
pose ofi2yipg their supplies. are respectfully so
licited to call ard examine the stock and prices.
SP0ONs-A very large stock of britana tea
~ and able Spoons, iu,' received and for sale
low by BALDWIN, EVANS CO.
GRIND sTONES-A small lot of the Nova
u ScorlA just received and TOR sale by
BALDWIN, EVANS & CO.
A MEXICAN TABLE CUTLERY-Just re-
n ceived beautiful assortment TO which We
invite attention. BALDWIN, EVANS & CO.
COFFIN TRiMMINGS-Just received small
~ lot and FOR sale by
BALDWIN. EVANS co
FAD PIPE "A supply Just received. and for
Ia. sale by BALDWIN, EVANS : CO.
IGGD oCKEWS-Oyer ! 900 eross4ssorted
w sizes ofihe best gimblet points in store
and for sale low By
BALDWIN. EVANS CO.
III OES-Just received a rye supply oil hand-
IL ed and Carolina Hoes, aud for sale al
duced prices BY BALDWIN, EVANS & co.
GGYTHEs-Just received large supply of
~ grass, grain and bush Scyihrs.
BALDWIN, EVANS L. CO
HOLTs' REvoLyERS-A small lot Just re-
BALDWIN, EvANs& co.
Circular SAW.
SMALL l''G ba .If, slss vA TtsF;sta By
Marchl3. 1853.
AXES. AXES.
IUsTreeelved by steamer Gossamer supply
y of"Huni.p and 'voguesn celebrated Axes
and for sale low by BALDWIN, EvANs& CO.
March 10, 1895.
CROSS CUT SAWS.
4 n assortment Just received and for sale ioWs
~ BALDWIN, EVANS l. co.
March ls, 1859.
CAV MANDRlLs-A large assortment for
~ circular saws, Just received and Tor sale low
by BALDWIN, EVANS 4 co.
~ WS-Jnst received large stock ofcircalar,
~ muley, sash and cross cut Saws, which We
will warrant and sell al ST LOUIS prices.
BALDWIN, EVANS & CO.
French Candies.
lust received by Express fIom New York
City large assortment Of French Candies,
sHch as
Ice Cream Drops, assorted favers
Sherry do do do
Gum do do do
Cordial do do do
Metropolitan Lozenges, Conversation Lozen-
ges, Paintilicfs. &c. &c at
CREIGHTON g. OHMERs
Confectionery and Ice Cream Saloon
June II Is15.
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T OFFER for sale the House and Lot where
| now reside, Oh BIondeau, near the corner Of
Second street (Lot 2, Block ~. Terms Ca b..
Persons wishing II purchase, can call and exam
inc the premises
Oct. IL. l854-tf A. E. CHANDLER
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HAIR DRESSING SALOON

HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
TTAIR CUTTIhG done accoi 'tng to physiogno-
[ L my and the principles of sac Goi1eut's art,
nd shampooning performed In aaew and agreea-
Bile style,
Those who desire TO enjoy the luxury OF the
Toilet should Rot faiito call at my saloon, on Main
street,in the building formerly occupied by TIE
Bank.
Keokuk, April al, ls63-1y GEO. CABus
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NCY CANDIES.

FANCY CANDIES.
JUST received the largest and best assortment
a Of Fancy Candies ever before offered in Keo-
kuk; also large assortment Of Fruits, Nuts, &c
al CREIGHTON & DINNERS.
April 80, 1895 diff Johnson Stree
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metropolitan Lozenges, Conversation Lozen-
ges, paintillicfs. &c, &c. at
CREIGHTON g. DINNERS
Confectionery and Ice Cream Saloon.
June -, 1855
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1HEoDohE BETS JOHN D. mELLEs
BETS MELLEN,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
Ne. City Buildings, Saint Louie, Missouri.
-Rejerenees:-
Russell = Bennett, Grow, Mccreefy SEQ
Child, Pratt l. Co. James Watson,
o. ID. Finley, Young Brothers
Woods, Christy T. Co. c. w. stone Co
Al. McCreery & Co. Capt. E. w Gould
Gaty, McCuneA Co. Rhodes, peyram b Co
Bast, Wiley r. Bati, Loxer, Renick hCo
s. Il j. Hamil, W. s. Gilman.
Wilson & Brothers, ]. r. CoIAstock A. Co
March IS, 1906. ovw
A CLERK thoroughly versed in the Drug TN.
Il siness. An interest In paying Drug bust
ness would be disposed of To one having come
means and qualified 10 assist in managing the
establishment. Enquire at REYNOLDS Drug
Store. Mechanics, Block
keokuk, jaiy 9, 1855 If
A LII Gentlemen Who are in van. OF any>
II kind OF Summer Hat are requested =
10 call and se, one attIhe Emporium Of Fash.
on." 4 fresh lot eli new Summer STYLES INST
received, for sale cheap Straw Goods of all
kinds, Leghorn. Pedals, Panamas, Palm Il
&c +, &c, In great var ETY.
For Fale cheap at A G. SHELDON,S,
"a, Main Street.
CAL and look at them and secure yen a ,ice
gnmme ha'
.In'y ~. 1855
| cAsx prpncs d,
REYNOLDS Drug Store,
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1HEoDohE BETS. JOHN d. mELLEs
BETS l. NELLEN,
Commission and Forwarding Merchants,
Ne. CiIy Buildings, Saint Louie, Missouri.
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BURLINGTON

Burlington, 1oUc.
4 BRANCH OF the Mercantile College o.
"A Pennsy lvanls-inc orporaed by the .egis
lature of that State with perpetual charter.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-15
Indian Council at Detroit.

The Free Press says the council met on the
10Th July. The commission consists of Hor.
Geo.W Mannypenny, United States Commits
sioner, II. G. Gilbert, Agent of Michigan Agen-
cy, and j. l.. Chipman, Secretary. There was
quite full representation of chiefs of the Or
tawas, Chippewas and Pottawatomes present,
from st. Marie, lrOquois Point, Chenoosc, Ma
lnstee, Macknac, Grand Traverse, Little Ira.
verse, Saginaw, Grand Haven, and Grand Riy-
er. As body they are grave, sensible and well
behaved The ChipPcwas present remarka-
Dly pure specimen Of the Indian race, and ex-
hlbt promptness, intelligence, and advance
IN civilization we did not expect to see.
Several interesting incidents and facts have
occurred in Council; | will name one or two.
In the midst Of the declarations to-day. Gen
Cdss entered the Council. His presence in-
Htantly produced universal movement the
Council Immediately suspended business. and
the Indians crowded around the venerable man.
and saluted him as their father one caIoc for
ward as speaker, and his speech was the elo-
quence of the heart. The old General replie,l
IN manner worthy Of such Il man and with
out having any previous conference with the
Government. his speech was coincident with
It's policy IN every respect. What he said was
received with profound attention and cofidence
The effects OF his presence and speech was a
Gl.itn"'c HIulHPh ol lOhG lie OF honor and
usefulness. 'E
In his speech Cen Cass alluded to the ruiz
nous effects Of whiskey among the Indians, and
advised, them TO abolish it, Whcrcupon one
venerable Chief rose and said-Whcn | hear
that there is any fre-water among my people.
| search until | find it, and then pour it out
on the ground. - .
No one cold be present in the Council with
out observing the superiority of the Christian
Indians over the Pagan, in manners, dress and
speech. And it was incidentally remarked
that those bands had increased where there has
been Tor long time an efficient Christian Mis-
sion; while those had decreased where there
had been no such mission.
Under the policy of the Government propos-
ed above, we thlnk the Indians of Michigan
may he preserved, civilized and absorbed into
the body of tia citizens of the State, consum-
nation devoutly TO be wished ....