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Farmers take Notice.

ID ElCHER has on hand and will furnish 10
L order Zlmmerman's celebrated Separator
for Thrashing, Cleaning, Screening and Bagging
grain ready for market II will thra.h and clean
from 800 TO 500 bushels per day, ard has taken
ths premium at tho Crystal Palace New York,
and at the State FAIRS If Maryland, Virginia, Iu-
diana, Illinois. &c. Orders VIII be thankfully
received and conn unications willreceive prompt
attention
Residence on Fulton s., between Cd and 81. T.
=. ElCiiER,
keokuk, April 10, 1855 dAw
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Y ashinslon Union Insurance Co.
CLEVELAND, ONO.
Capital, $3.50. 600.

Officers.
r. u DTNHAM. President:
GfoRcR MyGA1T, Vice President and Treasurer;
q. n SKrIIs, Secretary;
GEorGE Il. Sx>TIR. General Agent
Directors
Geo Nyga't Cleveland; u Dnpham, Cley Gland;
+ r Barkus, do c W Cook. do
A S sanford, DO w NJ Powell, do
FEM NorthrnF, 10 Jacob Pcrkns, Warren;
Geo u senter, dr. I Baker. NorwaE
O n skets, do } Ia CLARK, Brunswick
} Robinson, Bedford.
THIS treH hnoacn Company as pre-
pared IL take RISKS on tie safer class
eS II property. Their means are
ample, and are 50 arrested that he
Fmds CAN ONLY BE USED TO PAY LOSSES.
No steam or special hazardous risks are taken,
and
The sum to be injured in the same vicinity is
limited to a prudent amount
The Company has completed the fourth year
Of IT'S existence, and the Directors have been able
e meet all losses without the necessity Of tax
epon tbt premium notes.
No assessment los been made upon lie
opposite notes.
EDWARDS & TURNER, Agc.is
February 18th, 1855. hind
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4 BRANCH of the Mercantile CollSSe oil
n pennsylvanis-}peor poraied by the .esis
lalure of that State with perpetual charter
TRUSTEES.
His Exceilency the Hon JAMES BUCHANAN
Hos. VA. WILKINS, Date Secretary at War
the Hon. MosEs HAMPTON; Hon. w II Low
ny; Hos CHAKLEs NAyLos; and GIN. J X.
MooKEHFAD.
ANDREW r. Howpxn, late senior Professor 0!
Book Keeping and Commercial Science il the
Mercantile College Of PENNSYLVANIA.
Louis II. DALHoFF, late Professor Of Com
mefc,al and Ornam Entail Penmanshipi in the same
institution.
CHAs. BKN DARWIN member ~ the Buring-
tor Bar-Proiessor OF Mercantile Law
The Principals design carving out in every
particular that course ofralning for business IN
uoduced and followed up for upwards OF fifteen
years by Mr.. DuFr. the founder OF the Mercan.
tile Cotl.ge OF Pennsylvania, BY which shout
$500 merchants and accountant. have been quail
ihed for business. II is now regarded nv busi-
ness men as the most thorough and effective pre-
paration Tor tie accountant given in the United
States. II comprehends upwards OF 400 real
business Notwithstanding six different
methods Of conducting books by double entry
about 500 commercial computations, explaining
many business operations not found in comm !.
afithmetes--a comprehensive course of mel car
tile penmanship--bnsness forms and busires
ietsrs--daly lectures on commercial Law anG
commercial sciences.
TIER rooms will be open for the reception eli
students on the first Of December.
Circulars mailed to any ad'sress.
Burlington Nov %, 1884 DIV
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Tennessee Iron

Tennessee Iron.
l1f j. are now receiving, In sdi,iion To our pres
w ent stock OF Iron and BIZ oksmih Tools, di
fec;ly fum the manufacturers, 90 tons assorted 81
zex nsr Iron on which We wtil be able TO give our
customers the benefit of ths recent decline IN tn
market; also i60 tlags assorted sizes Plow Steel
20 which The ate yfbb ar dealers ard tls ck. NTH
Is directed. Feeling DESTROYS Of charging ihi :
branch OF cur bstnssss prepare cd 10 oucr III
nocssssry tniucsmsn 10 eAston,ers 10 sccomplias
the sane. COnNAnLEs eMyIH = OC.
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G. oBHRT0P,


THE undersigned proposes 10 do Carpenters
L and Joinsrs work OF every description, and
will take contracts for building houses from the
ground wards, aud finish and furnish material $
and deliver the keys or in any way as per con-
tract, and OF the quality and architectural style
agreed np4n, am ~ the time pecfed. Can be
seer Al my shop office on Fulton Street, be-
tween Second and Third. p. EICHER.
Contractor aud House Builder.
REFERENCES Mr., ] A. Graham, Thos. w.
Clagei. Esq, Geo. c. Dixon, Esq, Rev Nm.
n Williams.
Kcakuk, April 10, 1855.
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THOMAS CROSS notifies the public ,ha, he
i will open Meat Stall on 81 street in the
house OF I. w. Johnson. adjoining the cctiin
ware room, where lie hopes TO receive share oil
public patronage. THOS. CROSS.
Feb. % 1883 diff
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FLOWS AND WAGONS.
TAYLOR & MCKEE

0acceasors Of Newton x stephens.
0ORNER or MAIN AND 18th STREETS
~ KisOKCK, IOWA.
VfEUERE they keep constantly on hand all
w K!1ls 0f Piows, Wagons and CaFilsges,
made In The bes4 sty1e and cni 81 ihe bsst quality
r. materials. Who1ooe}o and retail.
- TAYLOR 4 MehEE.
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just Received.

nIRECI from The maLutactory Of Dawson,
~ Warren 4 Hide, a large and well assorted
stock Of Gold Pens. ranging from the largest Of
hct down 10 The finest pointed Ladies' Pen. The
reputation Of the manuIartofs il guarsn tee
enough for the quality
Also some fine Gold Pencils with Pens
q VI. HUSTON.
Jan -, -. dSw.
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Carey & kilb0Mrnc.

n lRFCT Importers and Dealers is Chira
IL Glass ana (3ueeuswafe, have just received
per Ocean steamer, Geo, Peabody, SeUcnfy frt
crates ct well assorted (rockery. ware, which
thry offer to Country Dealers at very low prices,
They also have IN store FOR the City trade,
Dinner and Tea sets of China and Eaiihen-Wsre
complete, Sand Lamps. side Lamps, hanging
Lamps, Chandeliers, Globes, and Chimneys,
Fluid -huFnug Lamps Lanterns, Lookig glasses,
Fumblers, Molasses Cans, Jars, Brlt'ada-ware.
anda large and well selected lJt Of wall paper;
all of whIrh Trey offer TO the City trade low.
keokuk Jan. L 1885 Id
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NGfTHEs-~Jusi recsiFed large supply Of
- ga4ss, e. Ala and bnfh scythes.
BALDWIN, EyAAs 4 Ct,.
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a. L. coKxAsLr. oto.B sMSTH- coSSABtr.
CONN SNITn L. 20.
~ hoaeeaIe Greeers, denievs in Tennessee Ifen
Forwarding and C0mmissisn Merchants,

~
Forwarding and Commissism Merchants,
Nos. 81 and S. Levee,
a RE nov receiving the following, completing
"A their spring stock. which they offer to the trade
q very low rates. They Will do justice 10 any or
ders they may be favored with
! 90 hhds n sugar, 80 nests tubs,
% bills Beicher's clfJ, 10 doz tar buckets,
96 - loaf ana crushed, so dor zlnc Washboarls.
100 0 8 II noissses, 90 boxes clothes pina,
50 plantation a. 100 cells ns ni.i ope,
90 " Bclchers H & IS int
golden g. rup, rs dor hemp and grsss bed
30 pkgs hf Dbl Y kgs do cords
400 sacks Rio coffee, 400 boxes windsw glass,
- pock,ts old gov Jayado asst sizes & brands,
800 kegs nails, asst sizes, 60 boxes tumbers,
50 boxes soap, 90 hxs pit. ~ pit Of TASKS
30 do star candles, bceroons 2csses indlgn
70 DO ruR do cAsk prime maddeg,
Is III chests teas, asst, bbis alums
20 b res do 10 g copperas,
100 hxs showing tohacco,l rs SACKS pepper,
various brands, g spec,
So bKs cut chewing aud &C boxes gro pepper AMI
smoking do p'inento,
- n regaha and principe bales cloves,
chars. case nuimegs,
- boxes Cuba skies, 40 boxes gro. niger,
900 bu prime y. Apples, rs doz yeast powders,
SOC bu prime b. Peaches, 80 bbls dan kinds nuts,
re- pGgs ssleratuss bbis, 90 hn flesh pea nuts,
boxes, kegs, 90 bales cotton batting,
- kegs > soda, io g candle wick,
80 bbIs wrspp'g paper, rs bags cotton yarn,
10 rsams let. cnp DO 30 - coloied aud hte
- pigs q b mzckerel carpet chain,
drums cochsh, 80 bales wrapping twine,
- b1s smoked herring, 30 boxes St Louis starch
cases saIdtnes, 20 q starch,
10 tisrces rice, 90 doz ThomsA' o. stsrs,
- ibis tai, loo boxes cLndy,
20 itch s. rosin zoo kegs rifle sad niiuing
- hxs NJ raisins, Dowder,
80 hi and or b1S do iaa d. wood buckets,
! case pranss, In boxes, 2o.e9o feet fuse
10 boxes citrou, 30 cases ID and hi h can
800 drums figs, ister powder,
~ bbis Dayton ale, fresh, i0A boxes raatches,
~ boxes mrstsfd, ~ boxes ink,
- Carn starch, loo bags slot al slzer,
50 dor broomg. tons bar lead,
SO lbs troc swine, 900 u G caps,
q boxss axes, Zoe u wafer prov. 10
- bble cxsckGxs,
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Saddles and Harness

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
- l.. H. TURNER has purchased
AAA the entire stock of 5 h. Good-
EHsE9-azxM rich g. Co. and will carry Oh the
EGxs33fzkIaA business Of saddle and harness
making in all It's branches at the
shop formerly occupied by J. c. Triinble, No. 30
Main Street
His stock consists of the bfst material 10 be
found in the Cincinnati market, and he can offer
Inducements to the trade either at wholesale or
retail
WHIPS
He has also every style Of whips, which can
he had at wholesale lower than anywhere else
10 this city,
partcuts Intention given 10 RfpAiRINc. job
wllib don the shortest notice, aud in COOS
ssle.
keokok, Feb. 10, 1855, dSsly.
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nEALEk ia Watches, Clocks, Fancy and Yarie-
~ ty Goods, Musicsl Instruments, and Toys o
III kind. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired
Did Gold and Silver bought. Main street .bcteweeD
Fourth and Fifth Keokuk Iowa Imar.2a'62.a
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G.. nj. HUSTON.

WHOLESALE DEALER IN NOTIONS AMI
FANCY DRY GoOrs,
~ Main Street, Keskuk, Iowa.
ALWAYS on hand general assortment of RIB
n bons, Carpets, Laces, Edgings, Insertion snt
Millinery Goods in general, with a large assorf-
insnt OF white goods, Hosiery, Comforts, Gloves,
Sus penders, Cap, Letter and Fancy Note Papers,
fnvelops common and fancy, blank Cooks, fancy
soaps, Hair Oil ogneand pcriamery ofailkinds,
4 large assortment OF pocket cutlery, Scissors
Naxors, Pistols, Clocks, gold and silver Watches
and jewelry of all descriptions quality and price
Also large and ne alassorineEt OF COMBS, But
IONS, Threads, Pins, needles, Spectacies an Ca
ses, Port Monies, a fine assortment of Pocket
wallets, MeAorsndum Books, Pencils, shaving
Brus hes and boxes, fancy work Boxes, Goggles
and Eye PROJECTORS. In a word everything com.
prissd in the ~
NOTION ANDfANcY GOODS LINE.
Also large assortment Of
FINE CIGARS.
Accordeons and rlutinas of ali grades.
Our stock will be found very heavy and COM
plste our goods having been selected the Early
fal trade, with great care ard with special refer
sncs 20 the requirements OF he western markets,
ws are confident we can give satisfaction to all as
regards both quality aud prices, as we Intend to
comuete with the ST. Louis market, and will sell
low II not little lower than any house in the
West.
We sell At WHOLESALE ONLY, aud conhne
oufse1ves to one particular branch Of business
nd OF course buy and sell cheaper than persons
Keeping 4 pr Omi cuOux stock We would re pee l.
fully request Merchants, Pediarr aad Dealers in
general, 70 give US call and examine our stock
Ard prices ind satisfy themselves hcfor pure he
fnr elsewhere, we think they will Ind 1t grea ty
70 THAR advantage. Call At No. 81, Main street
G, ~. HUSTON.
SEPT. I, 1854. oAW
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Y \ - L X I A X + II
CORNER JOHNSON THIRD STREETS.
CARRIES OH The b9slne.s OF Under y-rra
y Ia ing in all lis branches He has >--Aa<~
recently made extensive additions 10 his stock
aud perfected lis arrangements in every depart
ment.
Patent Metallic Burial Cases,
mperyious 10 air and indestr0ciib.e, highly or
nanented and Invaluable for The preservation OF
the dead, as well COLTS Of every style anG
finish furnished 10 order.
Heafses aud carriages furnished, and he en-
tire arrangements Of the funeral attended to
" hen required.
keokuk. April IL. 1865 DIV
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HAIR DRESSING SALOON

IIAIR CUTTING done accol 'inEto physiogno-
IL my and the principles OF the Coirieur's art,
nd ShsmpOoAing performed iH anew and agreen-
die style.
Those who dcSiit 10 enjoy the inxury Of the
Toilet should not failto cali AZ my saloon, Main
siteet,in the bnilAlng formerly nScupi,d by the
BANK.
krokuk, April ~, 1862 Is GEO. CABUs.
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THE BESTAND FUNNIEST MAGAZINES
L AND PAPERS in the world comprising
the best Tsles, Sketches, Poetry, aud the most
laughable Jokes ever produced by human wit.
Yankee Notions, or Writings Of Jonathan S
Jack Knite; Pictorial Picayune; London Punch;
Brother jonathan; Dutchman; Know Nothing
Almanac, &C. GRAHAM & CAVE.
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1865. 1855.
NEW DRY GOODS HOUSE,
REID, SHIELD~ co.
Al the old stand al Forsev Alterson Shis Ids,
No. s., Man Street, KEOKUk, IOWA
DEALERS IN
Dry Goods, silaw Goods, and Notions
W L would inform the Merchants of Iowa,
w that we have a large and elegant stsek OF
Coos, suitable far this seasons trade, and viii
sell III. m TO cash OF prompt time buyers as low
as they cat purchase them IN the west We are
daily receiving, and will continue To receive adj
di,ions 10 our stock as the season advances.
Dress Silks
In great variety. and latest patterns
REID, SHIELDS ktO
March 30, 1885 d2mwy.
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BEN. F. DCDSON.
VI ERCHANT TAILOR,

no ., IIiIlu NTFpFF. NtfNtFn VAIN and .GNHsQN,
kkOKUk, IOWA.
l. EFPs II general assortment Of French, Eng
IL hsh and American Cloths, Ca>sirueres and
Vestings OF the very finest qualitv and he most
fashionable patterns, which he will make up to
order at the shortest notice, ~ the latest style
Also good assortment Of Shirts always Oh hand.
Feb. 18th, 1853. dly
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No. ass broadway, No 6s Market st.
IHE above houses would respectful, GILL the at
i tention Of the public 10 the complete assort-
ment of the latest styles of goods in their store
which, for the accommodation of their Customers,
they offer In the above mentioned places, sssuring
the public that their st OK cannot be excelied in
regard to prices and completeness. Asserted
Crates for country Merchants kept constantly an
hand. Particular attention paid to as ling.
March 90, 1876. 2mdk W
Blacksmiths' Tools.
* ASSORTED sizes Armitage VI. n. Anviis
~ 20 pr bellows from 50 to SO inches
80 solid box wees, sss'd sizes
dozen blacksmlth's butrcsses
farrfer knives
20 do ass'l dies and rasps
do screw plates. all sizes
casA hand aud slsdge hammers
MISSOURI IRON.
100 tons ass'd iron of ssery slIs
so do do pow saeel
steEl
llof which Is offered TO merchsr 9 and black.
smilhs at the lowest price andjon u best terms.
AS to the quality OF the non ~ IL not necessary
To speak as ii IL unique tionnble,
THos. :. RICE ca.
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AL tke world IL rendipg the Life and Beauties
Fanny Fern.
vrHE reader will find this work possesses u c
same attractive features that characterize
ell her productions. They are alternately witty
and pathetic, cars'ic spd soothing. sparkling
an; pepeive 'n GRAHAM & CAVE.
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| OFFER for sale the House and Lot WHERE
L now reside Bordeau, near the corner Of
Second street, Lot s, Block il). Terms Ca h
Persons wishing to purchase, can call aud exam
inc the premises.
Oct II ls54-tf A. f. CHANDLER
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4 BRANCH of the Mercantile COLLEGE oil
n p.nnsylvanis-}pcorp oraied by the .esis
lalure of that State with perpetual charter
The American patriot., 1855-01-03
Let the Watch Word b Reform.


Where the poor are struggling ever
With dire famine, cold, and st-"' }
Where home boasts ple.e never
Let the watch.v.sdbe Reform'
Where. .,ss'fich, oppress the lowly, es4s
where the great, work naught but harm;
Where Gods gospel spreadeth slowly; -
'i Let the watch-word be Reform!
Where damned custom, binds in fetters,
Thoughts that vainly strive to roam;
Where delusion keeps keeps down letters,
Let the watch-word be Reform r.il
Where base and servile priesthood,
Church and State alike deform; sELf
Where superstition's thick wings brood,
Let tile watch-word be Reform!
Where beneath a despots power, .s1 .t.I
Countless slaves in thraldom swarm;
Where expressions black clouds lower,
Il Let the watch-word be Reform! VI. .i L.
Where thrones tottering to decay,
Tremblc at the coming storm; aaa Il.
Whore but one night, stays freedoms day,
~ Let the watch word be reform! h'H
Where Ger misery may be lightened -au
w Where e'er love a heart can warm;
Where Ger mans lot may be frightened,
Let the watch-word be Reform! s-.s q.
The American patriot., 1855-01-03
Mental Culture.

There are few in our community who If they
choose, cannot proitably employ their time when
the davis work is over, in storing their minds with
useful information, or refining Their tastes oy 'he
per,,sal Of works of excellence both in prose ana
poetry, with which our language is enriched
There are many perhaps who are att loss where
to begin; to whom library is really an empaf-
rassment of riches, and they pause on the thresh
old in doubt what to select. Slightly altering,
then. the old saving to suit our purpose we Wiz
assume that knowledge should begin at home,
The history Of our country will form the bcst
foundation to erect superstructUre on inns hat-
urally creates desire to extend our knoWieoge to
other countries connected with US by various us
As we read of deeds Of ronown or become ifile-
rested in the intellectual features Of successive
ages, we are melted to know more Of those VINO
! contributed to render the times in whIch tney
lived illustrious. This opens to us the fleld o.
biography, which abounds in instructive informal
ton.
We learn to estimate more properly the lmpor-
tance of perseverance, and persistence Inc cary
struggles and the successes of later years, when
the history of most famous men present, shoule
inspire lis with hope and teach US patience.
Y The old fable of Jupiter and the teamster Is
constantly enacting, and with the same result
/ He who can help himself never needs help I
is always at his command. AS we read OF mer
we recognize their vocations and learn OF the
triumphs in their various spheres We read thel
productions and find ourselves at last reyehng II
the rich treasures Of literature and science, which
are abundant beyond our power to measure,
It will thus be seen how insensibly we are lee
on from one department Of knowledge to another
by natural and healthy enlargement OF our men
tai capacity
Just as in ascending hill, as VIC proceed, on
horizon enlarges, our vision ranges over create
space, out the objects nearer connect us with ant
explain those more remote, and the landscape al
rarees itself into well defined and hal1noniou
whole.
The American patriot., 1855-01-03
NEW ARRANGEMENTS.


THE undersigned would respectfully inform their old
| customers and the trade generally, that they have
that hereafter they will only deal in GROCERIES and
Poy1sIoNs; and intending to keep good supply
on hand they hope to be enabled to sell as low as
the same goods be bought elsewhere, Their
terms will Be CASH-Hithout any deviation.
They have adopted this plan to enable them to close
up the affairs Of their firm and also the unsettled
business of The firm Of Dlaughon Poole. Therefore
al persons who ere indebted to either Of the firms are
earnestly solicited to come forward Immediately and
settle, or make satstactoy arrangements. Those who
do not comply promptly with this request VIII be pro
cec,ied against at once and with the aid Of the law
they will andeavor to FORCE settlement with those
they have long INDUCED. They are bound to close up
their old standing business ~
ians r. II. DRAUGIION & co.
The American patriot., 1855-01-03
PENMANSHIP. -
n MR.. PHIPPS, fi5H
x t= PROFESSOR t-l
ssssasss~ sssass 'gssshts PENMANSHIP q BOOK-k EEPING
,ssAfssss will give Il course of lessons on

DOLBEAR'S SYSTEM,
Ii a class of twenty be formed Immediately Mr.. P
will take great pleasure in explaining the System to
Ladies and Gentlemen. Everything will be taught on
fixed principles and settled rules that unvaricd in
their character and results, the principles of any
other science In this respect it differs from all those
schemes which make writing merely work of imita-
ton. The Rules are few, simple, and easily learned
and the effect ofa faithful careful examination cannot
ttl to be free, rapid and elegant handwriting.
Ir. PIlIPPS can be seen at Mr. Carnans Hotel
sN3@ PRIVATE LESSONS given 10 Ladies and Gen
tiemen at such hours as may be agreed upon jams
CLINTON LODGE, No. 27-LOO. +.
II EEio regularly every WEDNESDAY EVENING,
VI at early candle-igtt, over the Drug store of DR.
LangwottlY, d21
II ESS ap4 PRIME PoRK--In store and for sale by
VI a27 K IT, nRArGH0N 4 co.
The American patriot., 1855-01-03

THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, (torinery
| Miss E. ]. M1Ls0 will be re-opened on the sd day
of january, under the direction Of Mrs. NJ j. cLlf
FORD who respectfully solcits continuance of the
patronage extended to her worthy predecessor All
the brances of thorough English Education will be
taught; also French and Music. Young ladies not
belonging to the Institution leceye instructions in
French and Music. az
The American patriot., 1855-01-03
L. w. Ward,

= ar ohant TallOT, =.
nFSi'ECTFULIY begs leave 10 inform His friends
Ii and the public generally that he stl continues to
carry on the above business at the old stand of HATCH
!. WARp, opposite Carmans Hotel. lie has just re-
ceiyed from New Orleans splendid assortment OF
GOODS suitable for winter wear, which he is prepared
10 make TO order in the latest style, and upon the
most reasonable terms. 5t.
N.B.-Particular attention paid to CUTTING and
Repairinr d27
The American patriot., 1855-01-03

a.:ss1ss Reward,

T< ~ = FseA :
~ ~ RANAWAY from the subscriber, The ~
-. .neglo man TOM 1iNDERSoN-about 40
years Of age five feet eight ten inches high, stout
make dark mulatto, full beard and moustachc,
and lost one Of his upper side teeth; has very bad
scare the inside of one knee, caused by cut from
a loot-adze i'll conversation, speaks very indstinct
ly, lis pronunciation being, that of a Virginia or
Carolina negro. He is carpenter, and can read and
WRITE though not very we'll 4.-I5
Also, negro man JACKsoN--ibout Is years old
six feet high, black complication wears beard and
noustache, apeals quick but ndistinctv, having the
same peculiar pronouneation rs tom 4AndegE Il. n
Is also carpenter
/ will pay the above reward for both of thcm, or
100 dollars for either if taken out of the State. If
taken in t4e State, 200 dollars for both, 100 dollars
for either of them delivered at my plantation in West
Baton Rouge, five miles below Port Hudson, or lodged
il jail in the town Of st. Trahcisve. 1.
ROBT II. BARROW.
Bayou Sara, La, Dec. %, 1854. d233t