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Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

DRowNEp.--At Cedar Rapids, las,
week, while crossing the river on the
ice, Rober. Hester, a resident of Cedar
Rapids. Mr.. Hester war a young man OF
incorporate habits, and had in his poke,
at the time Of his death THREE bottles OF
Uhiskey!-Linn Co. Register.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

Ey When Gen. Lalaye cite was in the
UnileG States, two young men were IN
troduceL to him. He said To me, care
you married." Yes, sir" was the re
ply. ~"Iiappy man." quolh ne General
He then put the same question to The
other, who replied. Il am a bachelor -
Lucky dog" said the General. This
is the best essay on matrimony exlant.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
UNIVERSITY FAMILY MEDICINES.
FEVER AND ACHE,

GAltEHSlll FAMILY MEUlClAES.
FEVER AND AGUE.
TNHE UNIVERSITY OF FREE MEDI-
l. CINE AND POPULAR KNOWLEDGE
chartered by the State of Pennsylvania, April
29th, 1853, mainly to arrest the evils Of spu-
rious nostrums; also TO supply the public with
reliable remedies, where the best medical ad-
visers cannot or VIII not be employed, having
purchased the invaluable remedy,
ROWAND'S TONIC MIXTURE,
the first and only known for e YEARS,
as the certain cure for Fever and Ague, and its
kindred complaints, confidently recommend it
to the patronage of the afflicted.
The above institution likewise recommends
for Bowel Complaints,
ROWAND'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF
BLACKBERRY ROOT.
and in due time will furnish its own remedy for
every disease that can be safely treated in this
way.
BY order of the Trustees,
JOHN r.. ROWLAND, NJ. D.,
President of the University, and Head of the
Pharmaceutical Department.
Home Dispensary and Office, No; 6S Arch
Street. Philadelphia.
Go. AGENT-James Hawley, Ottumwa.
Aug. "a, 1s54.-n32 Tyr.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

APPROPRIATE CosTUME.--.Never pull
out = gray hair" said gentleman to his
daughter, ''as wv generally come to the
funeral" 81 don't care how many
come TO the funeral, il they only come
dressed in black"
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

II The Killingly, CT. Telegraph al
ludes to the death of q person in the
neighborhood OF that town. BY drinking
excessively of essence of peppermint.
He had been a moderate drinker of spir.
i,ous liquor, bu. his supplies being Gu,
off BY The Maine law. he resorled TO pep
perminl, aud il killed him.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
w There are upward of 1000, oo(

Er There are upward of 1000, 600
Of people OF German origin and birth
in this country now. They support 80
daily and from $50 to 10 semi weekly
and weekly newspapers. II Is eslima.
ted tina, their aggregate subscription list
reaches nearly 100000 copies--abou,
the number OF German voters IN the U.
uion.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

AZ Rum is like dea,h-it levels all
distinctions. A member OF Congress.
with a brick in his hat would as soon
f%raternize with a chimney sweep as with
aaforeign envoy.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
Patent Medicines.

A YRES Cherry Pectoral, Jaynes Medicines,
"A Loudens Medicines, Pepsln, Liverwort g.
Tar, ~Cholagogue, Smiths Tonic. BULBS Sarsa-
parilla, King of Pain, Davis Pain Killer, yell
low Dock Il Sarsaparilla, Sloan's Medicines,
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Fahnestock's
yermifuge, McLean's do, Hobensack's do,
Liniments and Pills of all kinds, for sale by
Nov. 10Th. w. l.. ORR.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

II Do NOT consider it my business to
i run after a man after his note or ac-
count becomes due. Therefore, all per.
sons indebted to me will take notice, that
after their notes or accounts have been due
for a reasonable time, and are not paid,
they will be put into the hands Of the
proper officers for collection.
4. WASHBURN.
May 18th, 1854. 3mos.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

n Abiel Leonard, OF ST. Louis, has
been elected Judge OF the Supreme Cour,
If the STATE Of Missouri.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

A VERY large stock Of prints just received,
IA varying in price from 8 1-3 to 10 Cts
The best Of Madder prints for ID 1-2c. Call
secn, a.they are going fast. c. c. W.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
&. VAN
MANUFACTURER & WHOLESALE

Imported Cigars. Tobacco aud
snuff,
Sign Of the big Indian, 3 doors ADORE the p. o.,
Main Street, Ke0kuk, Iowa.
MERCHANTSfro the Valley are request
INl ed to give Inc a call. Dealers through
out the State will be supplied every 3 months,
from my wagons, which are constantly run
ming, at mandatory prices.
aug. 81, '54.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
som ETHING
NEW AND
r.. 10 BULLS
GREAT AMERICAN KING OF PAINT

Is the TENTH WONDER or The WORLD. ani the greatest
blessing ever offered to afflicted humanity 10 the suffer.
nand You have only 10 use this magical remedy. All
those who still suffer, aud will not accept the proGcred
Balm, deserve not the pity of their families.
This wonderful medicine. during the brief period since
its introduction. has carried happiness to the hearts Of
thousands. and made life a charm to many who hereto.
fore regarded il only as "A painful and miserable existence.
To the winds with hi liniments, Embrocations. Pain
Killers and Pain Extractors, and let millions of glad
tongues proclaim the merits of the grea, American
King of PAIN a preparation co imposed solely Of vegeta.
bles and roots, produced by Americas own rich and
bounteous soil.
We would ask the LADIES. who are always competent
judges of what is and what is not a valuable family
medicine, to do us a special favor by giving the King Of
Pain a single trial. and If satisfactory, excrs their iniiu-
enee in its behalf. recommend it, speak well and often
of It. and see that 1t is used by their afflicted neiglibors.
The Ladies are always charitable, and when they induce
their suffering friends to use. this really valuable medicine,
they will be doing an act of benevolence that they can
well bs proud OF. This is a powerful and truly magical
remedy for all external diseases. sores, swellings, burns.
&c, and for many internal Affections. IL is certain cure.
yet it Is perfectly harmless and incapable of producing
the least injurious effects in the most delicate cases or
the weakest constitution.
1t is entirely useless to follcv the old and worn.out
system of publishing TO the public thousands of certin.
Gates Of wonders performed by this medicine IL costs
but twenty five cents to try IL and DIR. Bull STAKES his
weA-earned reputation on the King Of Pain doing all AL
more than he claims for it.
We would ask have you the rheumatism or Gout;
these are not pleasant companions, and we know that
you would like to drive them away as soon as possible,
then use
"BULLs KING OF PAD
Would you be cured almost immediately of Bowel
Complaint, Dysentery, Summer Complaint, Cholera Nor
bus, Cramp Collie. Head Ache. Tooth or any other ache
or pain, the remedy is simple and the cure certain.
USE THE GREAT KING OF AIN
Would you have your Sores, swellings, Cuts, Burns,
scalds. bruises, or any other wounds healed, we repeat
1t, use the
MAGICAL KING OF PAIN.
Would you be cured of scald Head, Still Joints, Sore
Throat, Neuralgia, Sore Breast, I~umbago, letter or Ring
Worm, Salt Rheum, Bites of Poisonous Insects, Chapped
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
mo. ID. DEFIS.
JAS. d. DEYIN.
ID. II. Gaylord
A u TIC N f T. K,

oTTUMwA,
o. WILL attend to making sale Of personal
property or Real Estate, at auction at any time,
for a reasonable compensation. He may be
found in Ottumwa, unless absent on business.
May 10th, 1851.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
Estray Colts.

WAPELLo COUNTY,
TAKEN UP, before Newton c. Hill Esq, a
Justice Of the Peace sc, at his Office in Ottlm-
wa in said County on the Sth day of December
1854 by Joseph Hayne at his residence in said
county Stray property Of the following des-
cription, to-wit: one dark bay flly about two
years old last spring, and one da.k Iron Grey
Coli, about the same age, left fore foot white
each OF which are valued at thirty five dollars.
JOSEPH HAYNE County Clerk.
Ottumwa Dec. 19tL. 1854.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

Answer 10 enigma Of last week-"THE NEXT
PREsrpESTrAL CAMPAIGN"
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

Invalids of the DemoiAe Valley!
NOUR attention is urgently invited 20
Il careful and candid perusal OF some
thing that has just been introduced into
yOur state.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

d EADY-Made Clothing, all qualities, stock
III large and prices low at WARDEN'S.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

STRAY STEER.
STATE OF IOWA,1
WAPELLo CoUHTY,S
TAKEN up by Mayfie!d Hunter, at his resi-
J. dence in Adams Township in said county.
before Austin b. Perry, Esq, a Justice of the
Peace in and for said county, on the 20th day
of December, A. ID. 1884, Stray property Of
the following description, to-wit: A red and
white pided Steer, supposed TO be six or seven
years old; has the appearance of having been
worked; marked with a smooth crop of the
left and an underbit in each ear. No other
marks visible. Valued at thirty dollars by
Martin White and Lewis Schuartz.
JOSEPH HAYNE, CITY Cpk:
Ottunwa, Jan. 18th, 1S54.-3m.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

DAY State, Long, and other kinds of Shawls
ID for sale cheap at WARDEN'S.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

nNE Case of Whitney Blankets Just reed
" and for sale low by j. HAWLEY.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

Brushes.

DOOTS& Shoes, Hats & Caps-a very large
ID stock at low prices. Call at WARDEN's.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01

HARDWARE, Queensware-a full stock
IL at WARDEN'S.
Demoine courier., 1855-02-01
DOCTOR YOURSELF.
THE POCKET ESCULAPIUS:
np rrrpy nNc III nuN uYSIcI.N

A@ IA TNHE FlFTlETH Edi-
M10SssTA Il ton. with One Hun
EsllX@Mss dred Engravings, show
- inn Diseases and Nal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-15

g Christian ministsf, ~ minister Of the
Methodist Episcopal Churoh, imbued deeply,
as -, with strong anti-slavsfy principles,
drawA fs0m To word Of God, and the prin-
diples Of jus1toe in thu Roman civil law, and
the DoclaraAien Of Independence, and the
Consti1ntion e the United States. Should
II be my privilege, gentlemen, to visit indie
pendence in next October, | will converse
freely with either of you, or any other gen
tleman, on the points in question, or any
other points you please, with which may be
acquainted. As purpose to visit my old
friends, the Wyandots, whose missionary
was in 1922, and among whom | organized
the first school, propose, if God will, to
take Independence in my way, unarmed with
any weapon, excepta penknife to make pens
to write out my 'Enotes by the way" and
razor to shave myself, where barber cannot
be found. am pleased with the kind tone
of your proceedings, and pass by the hard
things associated with your words, till
shall have the pleasure of preaching, pray
ing, and conversing with you.
Most respectfully,
CHAS. ELLIOTT,
Editor Of the Westera Christian Advocate.
CINCINNATI, O., Sept. /, '55.
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The Old Crockery House

OF CAREY 4 KILBoURNE is still in full blast
oand, trust by strict and honorable de ali es
has secured and will retain large portion of the
rey beat set of customers, and in accordance with
the increase Of business we are enabled to mport
our Goods
DIRECT FROM ENGLAND,
and ia such quantities 10 place house in pc
sition inferior io none, either in Cincinnati, ST. LOU
Is or Chicago, and hold ourselves ready to duplicate
the regular bill Of the from any Of the above
places.
We are happy to inform our friends throughout
the State that have open for inspection and sale
upwards Of
400 Crates OF CPockery.
together with upwards of 500 BOXES GLASSWARE
manufactured to our pstterns and expressly for
our own trade We have also the most extensive as
sortment Of
LOOKING GLASSES
ever brought to the State, with all other goods kept
in Crockery houses. We will be happy to see any
and all who desire TO purchase goods IN line, and
assure them If they deal with We viii do - veil
by them as We know boy. We have careful pack
ers and very seldom have complaint Of broken ware.
Orders respectfully solicited.
Main Street, between Sd and 4th Streets.
CAREY 4 kILBOUREE.
keokuk, Iowa, Aug. Is, l855.--w.
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PASCHALL-S FEVER AND AGr,r
MIXTlEIE


L>oR the efectual cure Of Chills and Fever Inter
l. mittent Fever, Dumb Ague, and Bilious At
tacks.
This preparation has been found after extensive
trial to h. certsin and eectuai cure for tn. above
disease 1t is composed entirely Of vegetable sub
stances, and contains nothing that can act urious-
~ upon the system. Persons while using this msdi-
cine are not obliged to lie by, the contents Of one
bottle break the chill and removes the disessex1
are not affected by exposure to water sickIy loca-
tiles any more than when in their usual health and
by taking one or two bottles more, the patient will
md the appetite ~ recover, strength supply the
place of General Debility. Night Sreafs DixIiness in
the Head and all other forms Of dseass their
origin in Miasma or Malaria, and become entirely
peH
The Proprietor states, without fear OF contradic-
tion, that PAscHALIs FEWER AND AGuE Mrxrrwg
has ehcctualy cured more persons where il has been
introduced than any other preparation known, and
could produce any number If eerihcatcs rs il usual
with medicnes of this ind. from those Of the best
re- pectabiity and from eminent physicians Of Phi
ladelphia and elsewhere who prescribe il in their
practice for the above diseases certifying to its un-
usual efficacy iii curing where other remedies have
alone il is deemed unnecessary and ,nefers saving to
those afflicted, Buy bottle and YOU will have in
fxllible proof in yourself.
Farmers, Planters, Mechanics. and all Laborine
Men in sections of country where the above disease
prevail by adopting ii rs prereatire will b. free
from these attacks in that of the wear which
whilt il IL the most siekiy is the most valuable to
them.
For sale BY MOORE 4 HOOPER, Druggist.
Agents for keokuk, Iowa.
July %, ls55.--w1y
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SADDLES AND HARNESS.

II.
a L. H. TURNER has purchased the entire
d stock Of 5. b. Goodrich Co., and will car
ry ON the business Of Saddle aud Harness
making in all its branches at the shop formerly oc
cupisd by J. c. Trimble, No. So Main Street.
His stock consists Of the best material 10 be found
IN the Cincinnati market, and he can offer induce
ments 70 the trade either at wholesale or retail.
WHIPS.
lie has also every style of whips, which can be
had At Wholesale lower than anywhere else in this
city.
Particular attention given to Repairing. jobs
will be done ct the shortest notice. and in rood stvs
Ksekak, Feb Is, ls55.-dAwy.
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Fall Trade.

Gate CITY Boot and Shoe store.
No. liz Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth
EIHHE undersigned would respectfully call -
J. the attention Of the Ladies and Gentle
men Of Keokuk and vicinity to their fine and
we'll selected stock of Boots and Shoes, now
opened and for sale ut the above COM
prising all kinds Of Ladies' Gents, Misses, Boys
and Chidrens wcnr, of all styles grades and sises
These goods have been selected with special reference
70 nsatness of style and durability and win be sold
Ut very small advance above Eastern cost, - We
nre determined not to undersold by any house in
the city Please give Us . call. An examination Of
goods and prices is the only favor ask
II. c. HUISKAMP 3 BRO.
Sent g. 1S55--d
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Lsandes q Dauehertv.

WhoIfsnle Retail Bakers C0nfecttonery, IS Johnson
Hreef,
~ ESPBCTFULLY inform the public that they
~ have formed q partnership for the purpose Of
carrying on the above business in all It's various
branches. Cakes, Bread, Crackers, and Candies al
ways on hand Mt the lowest prices.
Every article purchased from us warranted.
Our wagon viii be the track by he 10th of this
month LANDES d DAUGHERTY.
Sept. 6.-dtf IT,
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r H
IINHis Institution is beautifully situated in the
village of West Point Lee county Iowa which
II deserredly noted for it's healthfulness industry
and wholesome moral and eligious influences
The course Of instruction Is similar ~ that pursued
In our best Institutions and designed qualify bot
young gentlemen and ladies for any station in liz. to
which they may be called. The government viii 10
mild and parental Particular care win be given 10
the health and moral welfare of the pupils
The Bible will be n stated text book Although
the charter and constitution require the teachers TO
be members of the Presbyterian Church vet thu
course OF instruction win not be sectarian.
There will be three sessions of IL weeks In each
war The first viii commence Monday October
sth, 1855.
Terms per session, paid promptly in advance IN
less ny special arrangement with the princiDal
English Elementary Branches, "a 90
Natural Sciences and History 5 so
Languages and higher Mathematics, 90
Incidental fee, "a
No student received for less than one half Of anv
term-and the highest branch studied determines the
grade Of tuition. 1t Is very important for those in
tending to enter To be present the opening Of the
term.
Boarding in respecta able families can be had for
from 80 to 200 per week-in clubs il can b. nd
much lower, and If any prefer boarding themselves
rooms can be had in the college building to limited
extent.
The principal will be aided by we'll qualified M.
sstnnts, and he fatters himself, that from his mast
experience Of several years In teaching and being
graduate of Miami University Ohio that he will be
able to give full satisfaction 10 those no mar nat
ronlxe the Institution, and render il one of = hixh
order.
For further particulars enquire of
W. c. HOLLYDAY, Principal,
West Point, Lee county, Iowa
August 81. 1SJ5.-IwdElfw
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Pure Col Liver OAl.
DREPARED by 4. D c. Yarnau y Co. A large
i supply just received by
Sspt. I'D MOORE 3 HOOPER.
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Autumn Stock!

p. ID. u II Il n
! As now open fine stock Of French and Amer
i l. lean Printed and Plain DeLanes; Plain and
Plaid Mcrinoes: Coburgs Black and Colored No
hair, De Rages, &c to which hs invites the attsn-
ton d the Ladies, assuring them that the style and
quality are unsurpassed. and prices low as the same
goods be sold In the ountry.
keokuk, Sept. TO-
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We learn that the Rev. A. 7. Norton, of
the Presbyterian Church of Alton, has been
appointed to the Office of Corresponding
Secretary and Financial Agent to the Carlin-
vile Theological Seminary, and that he has
consented to enter upon the duties Of his APP
pointment so soon AS the congregation to
which he ministers can be otherwise supplied.
Mr.. Norton has filled the pulpit he now occu-
pies for nearly 20 years, and it will sever
many pleasant and endearing ties for him to
leave it, even for more extensive and use
full field of labor Sangamon Jour.
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At the monthly Missionary meeting held in
New York on Monday, Rev. Mr.. Wood an
nounced the sailing, on Saturday, Of Rev. E.
n. Dodd and wife, Of this State, and young
Armenian, for the Missionary etetion at Smyr-
ma, in Turkey, and stated that my were CIV
en- en- free passage BY Com. Vanderbilt, Of the
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l.. w. BUELL.,
ID AG I REAN RTIeT.

4 ND dealer In eve 49,
"a ry description Of ~
Daguerreotype Goods,
has received this day -
direct from the manu-
fact0rers large Vs.
riety Of Paper Mschie, Koasush and Landscape
Cases, OF all sizes and styles, which will Be sojd
cheaper than ever before offered in this market
either 10 Artists filled with ife-iike ministures
Call and see them At the Sky Light Rooms, so
Main Street.
August is, 1855.
NOTICE To BUILDERS.
A LAhtiE and we'll rejected stock of PAnts Oils
~ Glass, Narnish, DC, dc on hand and for ale
by MOORE 4 HOOPER, Druggists, Main ST., below
Thru consisting in part Of
White Lead. pure 4 No. /.
Snow white Zinc, very superior,
Zinc dryer,
ooiorr IN great variety. both dry and in OIL put nm
in ], ,, 4, and 10 h cans
Copal Varnish,
Japan do
White do
Leather do
Glass IT best brands and various sires
All OF which they will sell che aper than any Other
house in the city. fur cash.
Give a call MOORE HOOPER
September 3, lS5S-d
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To the Gen1Iencm.

4 ~ exhibitfon, IN assortment Of French Scotch
~ and American Cassmercs--the first ever offered
in this market
'EsrISes.-in Moire Antique; Plain and Figured
GRENADINES Brocade and Rex Silks; Silk Velvet
and Plush.
~. Ins.-biaek and Blue fine grades, and broken
check Cassirneres for fall suits
!, Also-A choice selection Of Kid Cloth and Merino
oioves Half Hose in Wool, Merino, and heavy Cot
Ton with Merlno feet; Silk and Merino Understands
una Drswers Cravats Scarfs and Handkerchief
Sept. 10, 1855. p ID. FOSTER
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CT The st. Louis Democrat SAYS that a
Free Soil man stands no chance in any part
of Kansas, bordering on Missouri, pdrticu-
ldriy II he has a good land claim.
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PUBLIC SALE.
N office

hereby given, that business will BE- transacted
L On Thursday Friday, 18th an dl4tb, attn .Hof-
heimer's Clothing Store, corner Of First and Main
streets. Sapl3 Il
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BOARDING.

4 FEW day boarders be accommodated, by APP
4 \ plica'ion being made soon, ON Third street
few doors below Exchange street. sepl3 div
ToDFISII and Potatoes drum choice new Cod
~ fish, just received and for sale at the lowest
price. W. C. FUNKHOE SER
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The Fast Mill.

vINHE Fast Saw Mill and a half miles shove
L town is now in operation with good stock vi
Logs. Persons wanting Lumber will BIZ furnished
on short notice by leaving their orders ut the ocs
OF r. X. 4 d. W. FORD, or y III
VIM. BR0WNELL. ~
keokuk Nav IL. IS55-dtf
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CT The State University of Iowa will com
mence Its first winter session at Iowa CITY next
Wednesday. We learn from circular sent
forth by the authorities of the College. that
ample arrangements have been made for a full
course Of studies, and that the services of n
complete and competent Faculty Of Professors
nave been secured for the opening term of the
University. Iowa City possesses facilities and
advantages for an institution of this character
not enjoyed elsewhere in the state. The fac.
ulty OF the institution is as follows:
Amos Dean, l.. l.. d. President, and Profess
sor OF History: Alexander Johnston. A. NJ.
Professor OF Mathematics; Henry s. Welton.
a. NJ. Professor of Ancient Languages; Jas.
tall Professor Of Natural History Josiah ID.
whitney, Professor Of Chemistry +. NJ. Cuff
M, \. NJ. Preparatory Department John Van
Valkcnburg, Normal School.
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"TrxorHY.-Have you not, Messrs. editors,
inquired oftener than you can tell, the origin
of the name Of grass called Timothy l
have. Have you not yet oftener heard the
question asked without any answer being
given? found the following in little,
beautiful, interesting and useful book, emit
tied s1the Green Fields and their Grasses, -
by Anne Pratt, London
There are several species, two of the
cats-tail grass. One only is very common,
but that one is to be found in every meadow.
1t is the common cats-tail or Timothy grass
( Phieum pratense.) This latter name is re-
ceived from Timothy Hanson, who introduc-
ed it from New York and Carolina, about the
year l7S0."-A SUBscRrBER.-[ Country gen
tleman, Aug. both.
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- @. =. Hillyer, Editor Of the Natchez
uonriss, i the K. N. candidate for Congress-
~ oppoDition to Gen. Quitman.
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Plane fer Saley
A ny PERSON wanting good second hand PA
\ no, can have good bargain by calling on the
undersigned immediately, at the Post Office, or at
ms room In Mr. Burkes House on ID street, between
Concert and High. Al. J. ASHMORE.
Sanf I