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Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Missouri River Railroad,
Notice to the Stockholders of The Bu

Notice TO the Stockholders Of Tie Bur
iington and IA. n. Railroad Co.
n the 18th day of May, 1885, the Board
" of Directors of said company passed the
following order:
"The Board of Directors hereby order that
all sums now due and to become due upon sub
scription TO the stock Of the company be imme-
diately collected: to effect this object the Pres
ident of the Company, or the executive COM
mittee are hereby authorized TO employ such
person or persons as he or they may deem prop
er, to forthwith proceed and collect such La
oilities to the company. That when the delin-
quent stakeholder cannot pay upon demand Of
the agent Of the company, said agent is hereby
authorized to receive a promissory note bearing
ten per cent interest, payable in not exceeding
sixty days, with responsible security in liquida-
ton of the sum due, which, when paid, shall
entitle the bearer to a credit upon stock sub
scription. Upon a failure to pay or secure as
aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the agent to
report the case to the attorney of the company,
whose duty it shall be to take immediate steps
to secure tie collection thereof"
Under the above order Of the Board, proper
agents have been appointed to make the collec-
tions, who will Immediately call upon the stock
holders for payment, and the above order will
be enforced. The company are about to renew
work on the road, and in ADDING so must rely Oh
prompt payment from the stockholders
J. c. HALL.
Pres Of the BIS M. r. r. r. Co.
Mt. Pleasant Observer, Fairfield Sentinel and
Ottumwa papers copy. Ju2S'55-4w
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Founder in Horses,

send you a receipt for founder in
horses, which | have never seen in print.
] have used and recommended il for IF
teen years, and so far as my experience
goes, i, is a sure and speedy remedy
Take a table spoonful Of pulverized alum,
pull the horses tongue on, of his mouth
as far as possible and throw the alum
down his throat; lie, 60 of his tongue aud
hold up his head until he %swallows; in
six hours time mo matter how bad the
Iounder) he will be fit for moderate ser,
vice. have seen this rem edy Tested sc
often with perfec, success, that | woulc
no, make five dollars difference in horse
f%oundered, (if done recently and n tina
was no,.-E l.. lam Couatrl
Genflemen.-Albany. Oregon Ter.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

No SECTs IN HEAvEN.-The celehra.
ted Whitfield, when preaching on occa
zion from the balcony Of the Court house
in Philadelphia, cried out. lifting mis-
eyes to Heayen:"Fa:her Abfaham, who
have you got in your bosom? Any +
piscopalians!" mol" Any Presbyte
~rians!' "No!" ANY Bsblis,s!" Not
"Have you any Me,hodisis shere!H-
"No!" "IIave you airy Independents or
S~eeederss" "No! mol" "Why, who
have you, lhen?" I'VE don't have these
lanes here. All here are Christians.
l,lieyers in Christ" "Oh, is that the
rs,,? Then God help US all to forge'
party names, and 10 become Christians
indeed and in TRUTH"
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Ms-Il-k
Call at the Corner,
Where New Goods will be
sold very Cheap!
r AN Just receiving the LARGEST AND
i BEST SELECTED STOCK of
Dry GOODS.

T AN Just receiving the LARGEST And
i BEST SELECTED STOCK of
nRY GOODS.
HARDIN QUEENS
WARE AND GLASSWARE,
BOOTS SHOES. GROCERIES &c.
That | have ever brought TO this market. Con-
sisting in part of Dress Goods, such as
Bareges. French Challi's, De Baige, Barge
de Lame, Mouse de Lame, Lawns, Chambray
Ginghams & Prints.
Of Bonnets | have a great variety, cheaper
than | have ever ever sold them here before with
out any exception. l will sell Bonnets of the
Latest style from 35 cts to Sc. Ribbons, Flow
ers, Sarsenents and various colored Grapes for
trimming, proportionally low.
Of Summer Goods for Men & Boys wear, |
have York Camlets & Denims, Pant Check,
Blue Drills and Cotionades Of various stripes
and patterns. OF Fancy Goods / have a great
variety. Yankee Notions too numerous to men
ton. Also a great variety of Hats, such as
Common Black Wool Hats, Fancy do. Black
Warrior do, Young America do, Pearl Shang-
hal do. Black Hungarian do. Mems s. Boys
Jockeys do, and Childrens Pedal do.
A l. s o.
An assortment of Groceries for family use,
which 1 will sell low. And as / am in want of
money ! will give you good Bargains as an in
for you TO buy of me.
CHARLES LAWRENCE.
Ottumwa, April 18th 1855.
N. B.-Those persons owing d. p. Inskcep
g. Co., Will save costs by paying soon. c. l..
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

Roofs LOOSE REWARD reward
Of $3.50 is offered for the apprehension
and delivery a, The Jail in Muscaline. OF
one Jas. w. Bradford, who 10 described
by the Engnirerasa "s%ix-fooler," weigh
ing $50 lbs 80 years of age aud lighI
complec,ion-ex.ernally. The fellow
stole ten head OF horses a few weeks
since in Muscatine Co.. SOC hem 10 a
livery nan in Davenport, who sold ,hen'
to a Mr.. Slocker, on his way west; bu'
some of them getting away made fol
their old home and thus led 10 the
source of their disappearance.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

RECEIPT FOR EARLY RIslNs.-Take
q year old baby. place it 10 your bed
every evening at sixty.onc minutes at
ter shutdown, precisely, aud retire reg
ularly yourself four hours after. This
is immeasurably superior to any alarm
clock ever constructed, for the clock has
no second II the frs, fails, while the baby
keeps on alarming unlil the waking up
10 perfec. and complete, and arelapse
for that day is impossible.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

ES Ii turns out that President Pierce
tried to buy off Governor Reeder by
splendid offers Of promotion. lie tend
cred him Nj. McLane's place as Com
missioner TO China, and al.o Mr.. Bucb
anan's place as Minister 10 England =
Mr.. Reeder offered to resign and accep,
the latter place il the Presiden, would
write him a letter aeking han TO Go SO,
and publish il in the Union. together
with his reply, il being understood that
his appointment 10 England should be
gaze,ied Immediately after. This, the
President refused TO do. and so he was
lief. 10 turn on, Mr.. Reeder, and justify
himself ae he could.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Railroad Notice.
OFFICE b. & M. r. r. CO.,

OFFIEE b. q M. IL. X. Coz,
BURLINGTON Iowa May 16, 1855.
A I a meeting of the Board of Directors of
IA the Burlington and Missouri River Rail-
road Company, held at their Office in Burling-
ton, Iowa, May 18th, 1855, ii was ordered that
an instalment of 5 per cent. on the capital
stock Of this Company be called for on the LIST
day of June, and one of 5 per cent. on the LIST
day of July, and one of 5 per cent. on the LIST
day of August, and one of 5 per cent. on the
LIST day of September, and one of 5 per cent. on
the Isl day Of October, and one of 5 per cent.
on the LIST day of November, and one of s per
cent. on the lst day of December, 1855; and
one of s per cent. on the 1st day of January,
1s56-payable at the Treasurer's office in Bur
lineton, Iowa.
Stockholders in Henry County can, if more
convenient, pay their instalmeiits TO Messrs.
w. p. Brazzleton & Co., Mt. Pieasant-in Jei-
ferson County to Messrs. Hem. Williams a.
Co, Fairfield; and in Wapello County 10 James
Hawley. Ottumwa. OLIVER COCK,
May oath, lS55.t3 Secretary.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

REmARKADLE OcCuRRRHcR.-A. cir
cumstance Of q IN W. hal extraordinary
character, occurred a short time since in
q Of tie H%ourishiDg towns Of The mid
land counties. A clergyman died, and
his wife and daughters, on the third day
after his deeease, recollec,ing that no
likeness remained, il was agreed, ere the
grave Closed Ger him, that the body
should DO unshrouded and a por.rei, Ia
ken. A young lady Of some profes.
sional celebrity was engaged for the task.
She, with the assistance Of the a,tendan.
took of tho shroud and placed The body
in the requisite posture; but, other duiies
requiring the artists attention, the sketch
was deferred till noon About IL o.
clock. al The foot Of the bed, the lady
commenced and went through an hours
work on this image of death. AT this
stage Of The proceedings, by some unac
countable motion, the head Of the desih
like figure fill on the side. Nothing
caunied, the artist carefully took the head
TO replace it. when, 10! the eyes opened,
and staring her full IL the lace, "tt,e
dead inquired, "Who are your The
young "professional," xiihou, trepida.
ton, took the bandage from the head and
rubbed his neck. He Immediately saw
lse STROUD. and laughed immoderately
The artist quietly called The family; their
JOY may be imagined, but canno, be des
cribed. That evening. he who had lain
three days in his shroud, bemoaned by
mother and sisters with agonlzing tears,
glsddened their hearts by taking his ac-
cus,omed place at the Tea table, and a,
this momen is making an excursion in
North Wales.--Bedford England
Times.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
THE STATE OF w

To John Fl. Baker, George W. Baker, aad all
others interested.
VOU ARE hereby notified that on the 10th
i day of January 1885. there was filed in
the Office of the clerk Of the District Court OF
Wapello County, Iowa, a petition of William
L. Baker. asking for a partition of the follow
ing Real Estate to-wit: Lot two hundred and
twenty three (223) in the town of Ottumwa,
Iowa. And at the January Term of said Court,
the Sheriff returned the Notice in said cause
directed to you, as 'snot found" BY an order
Of said Court at said Term. it was ordered that
said cause stand continued. and that the defend
ants not found be notified by publication. You
are therefore notified that unless you appear and
answer the said petition on or before the second
morning of the next Term of said Court 10 be
begun and held on the fourth Monday of the
Month of August 1855 judgement, will be rem
dered against you thereon.
WILLIAM l.. BAKER, Plaintiff
By SUMMERS his Attorney.
July 23 1855.
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OttumWa Land Agency.

M will sell on fair terms a number OF
w VALUABLE LoTs IN OrTuMwA;
SEVERAL WELL IMPROVED FARMS NEAR
TOWN; and a quantity of
WELL SELECTED WILD LANES in differ
ent parts of the county.
also:
A few thousand acres of land, aud a
few Town Lots, held by VIM. Ruadi ck by
decree Title" Settlers preferred until
September LIST.
We will cash a few Eastern Bills, il
presented soor. Also, No | notes from
6 to II months. J. & J. DEVIN.
april 9th, l854.-tf
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

RAu.SoAp PoE1RY.-A correspon.
den, OF the Broome county Republican
describes his jaunt over the Syracuse
and Birmingham Railroad, from Cors-
land, in the following poeiical strain:
So much | wrote in Corlland's bounds
and would have finished there. had
not The down trains whistle loud re
sounded through the air. So shaking
Fairchild by the hand, who said come up
again, l bid farewell 10 every fear. and
jumped upon the train. Rushing round
The hill side, dartine DER the plain over
the rivers, under roads, Van Bergan
drove his Train. The moon threw brigh,
effulgen. rays, on each small ripple's
cres,; the river seemed a ribbon stretched
across The meadows breast; the evening
wind came stealing through the car with
gentle sigh, and broughia cinder from the
engine spang into my, eye; lew and
shor, were .he prayers ! said, and spoke
moi q word Of sorrow, bu, | rubbed al
nv eve ill | made il red, and | knew il
would be sore on the morrow. We soon
20. home a. The rate we ran, al an hour
jus, RICH. for retiring, and from his post
came the engine man, and the fireman
ceased his firing. And thus too will
cease with this moral 10 The ,ale-"be
always sure to mind your eye when
riding on 3 rail.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

BY wAITrn.

By WALTER.
Idreampt that I was counting
Oh whata merry dream!
/ told her thatI loved her,
And she confessed the same;
NV arm was wound around her;
MY lips to hers were pressed;
And notes Of brightest issue
Were swelling in my breast.
dreampt that was married
Oh what a happy dream
NV bride was far and lovely
As sunlights brightest beams;
Her lips were red as cherries;
Her bosom white as snowi
And as she spoke her rapture
Her voice was soft and low.
dreampt / was a father
Oh! what a funny dream!
NV children round me gather,
Their eyes with pleasure CLEAN;
Their merry gleesome prattle
Falls sweetly on my ear:
/ love to watch their gambols,
For they are very dear.
IT'S past-my visions ended
Twas nothing but dream;
These slumbering midnight-fanecs,
How life-like do they seem!
The morning sun arising,
They vanish one by one,
And ] awake disheartcned
To find myself alone.
c,nL,u n;enofrh
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

II 4 Rochester editor had The besl
of rsasons for kicking a qaack nosirun
pedd.ar out Of his sanc,um. The fsl
low desired the editor to Try q bottle OF
his itch ointment, being an infallible cure
and if found 10 answer the descriptions.
then 10 certify 10 its merits in the col.
umns Of his paper.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

START GIRL.-The New Haven Reg
sister speaks Of a girl thirteen years old
al Hartford, who il splendid swimmer
and diver. and boldly jcmPs into the
water from a pier thirty hve feet high
She i not encunbered with . bathing
drese on these occasions.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

u Las, Tuesday night, in Danyille,
KY, a mob took possession Of John
S,erre,t, who is under bonds for the sLs-
pec,ed murder OF Street, and hung him
by the neck until some body cut him
He was hung up and sgsin cu'
before life was extinct; and the
mob then wound up the farce by recon-
him tp Jail.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

GENERAL EMANcIPATIoN.-In the late
in Perd, the slaves were all
set tree. Echenique, one Of the leaders
promised 10 free all who would join his
banner. bu, Castillo beat the former al
his own game, and promised freedom to
all. He was successful, and Echenique
had to saye himself by flight.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

tSr A gentleman in Elmira adser,ises
for a girl TO do homework who ism. good
looking or under forty, who hasn'. more
than three families OF friends and rela-
,ives to provide FOR, who will content
herself at home one nigh, in a month,
and can get a meal Of v~lc,uals without
using dirt, hair and feathers as season
ing. Hope he may gel her.
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Estray Horse.
STATE OF w |
WAPELLo \

81 IL OT IOWA,
WAPELLo County,,
TAKEN UP, by Thomas Deford, as an es-
tray, on the 9th day of May, 1855, al his plan
tation in Washington township in said county,
before Il. w. Larzalier, Esq. a Justice of the
Peace in and for said county and State above
named, One bay horse about fifteen and a half
hands high, black name, tail and legs, right fore
and left hind feet white to pastern joints, star
and snip, has the appearance Of having had the
'big jaw" and s'big shoulder" shod all round,
and appraised at forty-6ve dollars by John Ray
and I. b. Larzalier.
JOSEPH HAYNE, County Clerk.
Ottumwa, May 3lst, 1856.
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~ "Margery. wha, did you do with
the ,allow Dir. Jones creased his boots
with this mornine!" "Please. marm. !
baked the griddle cakes with it." LA.
me, O did. Miss. ! thought you had
waeted it," Rather nice arrangements.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Rev. sydney Smith bein,

Lv The Rev. Sydney Smith being
once called GU, by a poor woman 10
chris,en her child Immediately. as it ap
peared to be dying, being asked on his
in what state he left il, answered.:
IL gave i, a dose Of castor oil first. and
baptized il af,erward, 10 i, is now ready
for either world.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

To MAKE PRIME VINEGAR.-A cor
responder, ofthe Ohio Cul,iyaior vouch-
es for the Teiit of the following recipe
for making vinegar:
Take and mix one quart OF molasses.
three gallons of rain water, anc one pint
of yeast. Let i, ferment and eiand for
four weeks. and you will have the best
Of vinegar.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

II A; the Toltec Mine, Lake SUPERB.
Two masses Of copper have been dis
covered n of which weighs fifteen tons.
and the other has no. been uncovered 10
come 10 the size. but there is lille doubt
of its reaching twenty five tons.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

AZ Perham's latest dodge is 10 offer
! prize Of SOS, OO0-snd a manageable
woman! Psshaps the winner Of the
lucky number would prefer the prize
without the remembrance.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

~ The following toast, given atPly-
mouth lately. il excellent. "Ihs Amsr-
lean fair too wise 10 take the veil, and
100 beautiful ~ nstS it,"
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

~ Ishas been ascertained that Peo.
pie who take the papers and pay for
ihsm in advance are seldom struck by
lightning. The cas- Of thusdeI show.
ers has arrived and delinquens will iId
!, cheaper 10 pay up, than to purchase
Lightning rods.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
DOCTOR YOURSELF.
THE POCKET E3OULAPIU6:.
OR, EVERY oSE His W. PHYSICIAN.
@AA TsHE FIFTlETH Edi-
%RAl ton. with One Hun.
Sxglz@T~ dred Engravings. show
" ing DiSeasea and Nal.

%@PS&A ton. with One Hun.
AxggIss.S~ dred Engravings. show
ing Diseases and NAL
formations Of The Human System in every
shape and form. To which is added a Trea-
tise on the Diseases Of Females, being of
the highest importance to married people.
or those contemplating marriage. 6y
WILLIAM YOUNG, M. ID.
Let no father be ashamed to present a
copy of the Eculapius 10 his child. II
may save him from an early grave. Let no
young man or woman enter into the sscret
obligations of married life without read,
ing the Pocket Eculapius. Let no one
suffering from a hachsied Cough, Pain in
the Side, restless nights, nervous feelings,
and the whole train of lyspeptic sensa-
lions, and given up by their physician, be
another moment without consulting the
Escuiapius. Have the married, or those a.
bout to be married any impeachment. read
this truly useful book, as It has been the
means Of saving thousands of unfortunate
creatures from the very jaws Of death.
CO Any person sending TWENTY
FIVE CENTS enclosed in a letter, will.
Que copy Of this work By mail, or
five copies will be sent for One Dollar.
Address, post paid. DIR. WIN. YOUNG,
No. l52 Spruce ST., Philadelphia.
Sept. 2Sth, l854.ly
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NOTICE.

T HEREBY tender my thanks to my custom
J. ers for the liberal patronage hitherto given
me and ask a continuance Of the same, and as l
need money I wish all who are indebted to me
to come forward and square up their accounts
without delay. ID. SANDS.
Ottnmwa, April 9Th, 1855. 80
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1oatent Me1iriueS.

TAYNE'S Medicines, Louden's do, Ayres
81 do, Smiths Tonic, Osgood,s C~holagogue,
BULBS ~Sarsaparilla, Slosn's Medicines, Me-
Leans Pills, braggs do, Brandreth's do, and
general assortment Of all thspopular Meaieines
Of the day, for sale By W. L. ORR.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

IL the East side of the River; their warehouse
being connected with the railroad freight house,
and but a few rods from the river, Goods and
Produce con be forwarded TO and from the cars
or boats wl. aout Drayage.
All Goods or Produce consigned TO them can
remain in store until called for by the owners,
''the same not being subject to Ferry charges"
Produce intended for eastern shipment can be
TO them Free Of Ferry Charges
rney also offer superior Inducements to ship
pers and merchants, being agents for the great
Union E1preas Company.
Burlington, Iowa.
April 18th. 1S55.-m3
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Tnvalids of the Damoine Valley!

NOUR attention is urgently invited TO
L a careful and candid perusal of some
thing that has just been Introduced into
your state.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
NOTICE.

"a We wish to exchange our extensive
STOCK Of Goods for Cash OF country Produce
of all kinds, or on short time 10 prompt paying
customers; and We will say 10 those who have
not given us a call yet, that we think i will be
to their advantage 10 look at our stock before
parting with their cash, lest they may find out
when Il is too late, that il they had looked far
Their they might have done better at
WARDEN e. PUMROY'S.
April 26th, 1856.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Kings Hotel,
Corner OF Pine 8. Second Streets,
SAINT LOIIS. MO.

SAINT LOUIS, MO.
&C. WE take this method Of informing the
Iiiil public that we have taken the new
LII large and commodious house to be
known as "King's hotel, p situated 4 at the corner
of Vine and second streets in the most business
part of the city and oaly one square from the
river.
The proprietors of this Hotel, pledge them.
selves to spare no pains nor expense, to make
this one OF the most desirable houses for men
of business and the travelling public in general.
The senior partner of this house, George l.
King, would take this opportunity to return his
grateful acknowledgements for the very liberal
patronage extended to him while proprietor Of
the Missouri Hotel, and solicits a continuance
of those favors TO the new house.
0ttumwa, Oct. 10Th, l854-6m.
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49, Ds w.
WHILE we would return to our friends
w and patrons our very grateful ac-
acknowledgements for the very liberal pat
ronsge hitherto bestowed upon us, we
would also inform them las well as every
body else,) that we have just received,
DIRECT FROM NEW FORK AND PHILADELPHIA.
A Large and Carcf,tLu
Selected Stock of DRUGS. I,ed-
..:.a. pu;.,,. Ous ~ C,,,n
1850 Ivy"
Tf'7""'e'9' &C., &c.
All the above articles were purchased
from the Importers, and selected with
great care in regard to their PURITY and
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30

MAILS, Glass, Sash, Building Hardware &c,
IN at WARDEN q PUMROY,S.
Demoine courier., 1855-08-30
Az Efs,S PILLS.
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES OF A
Family Physic.

I'HERE has long exist
ed a public demand
for an effective purgative
Pill which could be relied
on as sure and perfectly
safe in its operation
This has been nrep;,rad TO
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05
BlOOdy-Flux, Dysen'ery, Diarrhea
AND
O IL Re r. a.

TNHE above disorders, SO prevalent in this
l. country, can all be cured by the GrGfen-
berg Dysentary Syrup, which is sold for only
90 cents per bottle
CUTS, BURNS, SWELIINGS, OR INFLA.
NATION, either external or internal, cured
10y the GrGienberg Green Mountain OINTMENT;
price % cents per box-better than any Lini-
ment or Pain-Kller for it gives instant relief.
Falling ofHe Womb and all other diseases
re promptly cured by Marshall's UTERINE
CA-noLIcoN-price reduced to I,50Per bottle,
the only remedy that has yet been discovered
that reaches the above complaint.
THEGRA1FENBERG VEGETABLEPILLS
are pronounced the very best pills in the
world; 100000 boxes are sold every year in
Tame ssee-price % cents.
These and all other Grefcnberg Medicines
are for sale by
W. BURNS, Athens; B. T. MARTIN & Son,
Calhoun; VAUGHN & PICKLE; Sweetwater W.
| l.. WHITE Loudon; G, CAHYoN, jacksonville.
ALEX MCKENZIE, Nashville,
June 30, '55-3m 1851 General Agent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05
HiWas see College
Monroe county, Tenn,

NtBAlEDt
FJNlIE Spring session Of this young but pros
porous Institution will close as follows
ANNUAL ENTHUSIASTICALLY and We'd
nesday, 18th and | Sth July;
SrgAKlNG AND CoNFERRING DIPLOMAS, Thurs
day the 10th,
The Fall Session will commence Monday,
Sept. 18th, at which time students will find
it to their advantage TO be present to enter
their proper classes,
TuTIoN-Sl0 per session. Contingent fee
Sl boarding at moderate rates. A number
of rooms in the vicinity are occupied free Of
charge by those wishing TO board themielves;
which they do at a cost Of from fifty cents to
one dollar per week,
Our location is IN tie country two and n
half miles from Malisonyille, in neighbor-
hood noted for industry and morality; con.
sequently we are comparatively free from
temptations to prodgality intcmperance,
and other vices too frequently met with in
towns and cities.
a post office has been established at the
institution; therefore letters to the Faculty
and Students should be addressed TO "llwas,
see College, Monroe county, Tenn"
July JOHN IL. BRUNER, Prest.