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FASHION AND FAMINE; by Mrs Stephens
AAM40N, or the Hardships OF al Heiress; by
Mrs. Gore.
GRACE AGCILAR'S WORKS.
FlbGhS DUiNGS; by Ike Marvel.
ItFE OF SAM HOUSTON; illustrated.
PRIDE AMI PREJUDICE; by Mrs. Austin.
sOtTlI SHE VIEW OF SLAVERY; by Rev.
lr. Adams.
EOTONY of Southern States
KE5E'S ELEMENTS OF CRITICISM.
jus received, fine assortment Of Drawing Pa
per, b.ottng Paper, and Silver Spoons.
jea MAJ NAN { STRAUSS.
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Notice..

T HEREBY Caution all persons against furnishing
] any articles to any member ofmy family, or purt
chasing anything from my minor children, withou-
nv written order or consent ! will not pay any
debts of their contracting, and will hold the purcha-
If any article of property from them, respon-
sihe fHlr it, or its value. W. T. MAYS,
Tu,os administering the Estate of Emily Mays.
Clinton, ,Ian'y 1855. If
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T'tEEI CAPl'E'iSK.

TWICE 4 WEEK, FOR B.IYOE SIRA.
.,fsgnsnnh FOR PORT HUDSON, Bayou
a54i sss Sara, Lobielis Store, Baton r. .se,
7sss;s - Phqucmine, DonallsonNillc, and all
intermediate landings. The new and splendid
steamer CAPITOL, ]. H. IRE, master, will leave
New Orleans every SUNDAY, at o'clock, A. NJ,
and every WEDNESDAY, at . O'Clock, 7. NJ.
Returning: will leave Port Hudson after thealrval
of the cars from Clinton, On MONDAYS and
THURSDAYS For freight or passage, apply on
board. aplt
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no asae ssgaa,sfs.

FrEIE undersigned hegs to inforln his friends and
| Inhabitants of East Fciiciaua generally, that he
has disposed Of the whole of his stock OF Drugs
chemicals, Proprietary ard Medicines to Mes'rs
BEEcHENo & BARroS, and from Mr. i"echenos
qualifications aud references AZ an Apothecai y,
feels great pleasure in recommending him to the
notice of hi, late supporters.
Clinton June Esd 1855. " Il. SADDLEl'.
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Eisk's Metallic i2Rrial Gases.

have procured the special and eXc'a,iyr L'Ehf
of sale for FISK'S PATENT META!IC CGFFlNS,
for the Parish of East Fcliciana. WoodGr Collins
made to order, and every attention given on fu-
neral occasions. fine HEAX3E always realty.
Samuel Decker is my agent III Jackson for 'ie sale
Of these cases. Any Infringement upon NY LlEIit
in the sale Of these cases, Will subject the VoilteF
to prosecution.
Work solicited and satisfaction given or no
charge made {. /. JAi'f'EAl'
tnril 1S55
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DRY GOODS, ETC,

DRY GOODS, ETC, |
HILLS, CLEVELAND 4 CO.
Provision 4 Grocery Store.
DDsPECTFULLY inform their friends and the
u trading public, that they have on hand a hrge
nd complete assortment Of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
together with a well selected stock Of
DRY GOODS, HATS, BOOTS SHOES,
HARDW ARE, CROCKERY, NEGRO GOODS,
and in fact every article in demand for
FAMILY OR PLANTATION USE.
They are prepared to make Cash advances on
Cotton consigned to Messrs. OAkEY HAWk-
ms. New Orleans, and to afford all the tacilitles
VISUAL in their line of business.
Clinton, La, January 81, 1855. ~
n r. " q OOD Ds.
NOW RECEIVING and opening splendid sup
N ply of new goods for the
FALL AND WINTER,
At the old established house of LEVI, BLOOM 4
CO., which will be disposed of on the most rea-
sonable terms.
Silk Tissues;
Bareges, flowered and Plain;
Plaid and check Ginghams;
Edging and Thread Lace;
Ladies' Collars, Chemisettes and Under-sleeves;
Handkerchiefs, plain and embroidered;
Silk do do do;
Gents Cravats, all kinds
Bonnet Cap and Belt Ribbons;
Trimmings for Ladies' Dresses;
Irish Linens, brown, plaid and check do;
French and Attakapas Cottonades;
Brown and bleached Domestics;
Perfumery. a large and superior assortment.
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES.
A large and superior stock of fashionable Cloth
ing. and Hats, direct from New York.
Gents Boots, brogans and Shoes;
ladies Caters and Bootees;
Chidrens Shoes.
The trading community are respectfully invited
to give them a call.
Fo2l A. LEVI, BLUM y W.
yV0ragss, Meyer 81. Co..
TAVE RECENTLY Removed from their Oid
d Stand. torthe Store formerly occupied by NJ
BLOOM, where they keep constantly on hand, q
complete assortment Of
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.
CLOTHING, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS.
HARDWARE,
CROCKERY,
GROCERIES, &c.
They nre now we'll situated to offer every faci!it,
in their line of business and accommodate thos'
who NAV favor them with call.
Clinton, La, May 5tn, 1855.
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Aasf,iN5SsratDr's NOIice.
Administrators Notice.

Ii persons indebted to the estate of r. W.
n PATRICK, deceased are hereby notified to
make immediate payment to me or my Attorney,
J. G. Kilbourne, and those having claims will pre-
sent ,he same, duly authenticated, for liquidation
E. PATRICK, Admr'x.
Clinton, La, June %, 1855,
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U, $. W-si. sessdi Passenger Packet
EiI sss1E4 HEEL,

j. Z. NVTTEN, ItIrlVT.
r~ass'A This splendid ste"ner, carrying
s;7 -; ftiss s.f;s the U s. Nail, will leave Bayou Sara
sss'-s,.sss- and Port Hudson after the arrival of
the cars from Woodville ard Clinton, on MON
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATt RGAIS.
Arrangements have been made with the West
Feciana Railroad, ard the Clinton and Port Hud-
son Railroad Companies, hy which the cars are
to regularly connect with ,he LAUREL HlLL-
thus afiaydngcvery convenience to passengers, and
obvating delay at Port Hudson Or Bayou Sara.
For freight Or passage, apply on board, or to
may12 DRAC GlION, Clinton Depot.
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T'Ee Washington A.9lal

Eese ~ N~SStRgfSis A.4hlSafSs'
WASHINGTON REMEDY;
" WASHINGTON SALNE;
WASIiNGT3N.KIIEUM MATic OINTMENT,
For diseases of the skim letter, ringwom; purify
ing the blood: Rheumatism, &c. Just received
and for sale by LANGWCRTHl TiLpoN,
mavo6 Sole Agents.
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II. Eds ~ * a n

COACH AND CARRIAGE MAKER,
CLINTON, La.
H r l STILL continue to build all
NaF-2zsz. kinds of pleasure Carriages, on the
S.2-22 :. most approved plan, and of the best
material, at the old stand, east OF the Pubic
Square.
Thankful for the patronage and public confidence
heretofore extended, desire to retain ana increase
the same. by industry, promptness, far prices anu
GOOD work. which will be guaranteed to stand
| am fully prepared to furnish at short notice
METALLIC BURIAL CASES AND WOODEN
COFFINS, on such terms Us will insure me against
any charge Of extortion, from the unfortunate
Personal attention given on all burial occaSio'is
Clinton, March II, SO. X. BOW MAN.
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CONVEYANCES,
Clinton 4 Port Hudson Nailrcsa&

Gl5-st0,p & Port Hudson Railroad
EGNees. ssassaasia e47E.a ss:i.sz W lrl,t
- ST ..5i1 ls,.
faom and after Mondvy next. 2Sd instant, the
cars of the Clinton & P II will leave Clinton
every NJ MONDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY,
at ei o'clock, A NJ, connecting same days at An,
with thesstealner Laurel HILL
The Directors have established the Through
ticket" system, in connection with the splendid u
s. mail steamer LAUREL HILL, by which ar
aangemcnt passengers vii! be enabled to procure
passage from Clinton to New Orleans for So Pas-
sengers leaving the city for Clinton, can likewise
procure through tickets on the same steamer.
No extra charge for the reshippins OF baggage
&c.
ono1 DRAUGHON, Agent.
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sArnDlSl's SSateEsG SASH S.eck.
INHIS article designed for


| FASTENING WINDOWS.
has become the general tavorte for tuat purpose
wherever it is known Ii is universally aliowcd
by all who are acquainted with lis merits thGt ali
other fastenings for windows are almost worthless.
Those who see and examine the LOCK for
themselves need no flrther recommendations.
Its simplicity and perfect adaptation to the purpose
designed, are readily seen.
THIS WINDOW LOCK
is intended for Upper Sash as well as Lower, thus
stordng an opportunity to Ventilate your rooms
with perfect safety in all weather. 1t operates
also as Lock to fasten down the window when
down, and fasten it up when raised, operating
with unerrng certainty.
The window is easily adjusted by means Of this
Lock, and it need only be seen to be approved by
all.
Mechanics spcal, highly in its favor, and recon-
mend it to all who need anything of the kind.
sg- All orders left with \. TILDoN, at the
Drugstore of Langworthy & Tildon, Clinton, La,
will receive prompt attention.
County or parish rights sold to any one wishing
to engage in good business. ap6
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FOR SALE,

f"A THE SPACIOUS TWO-STORY BUILD
.El.l, ings now occupied by G. p. Jarrett as a ear
riage manuf,ctory. together with the Lot measure
ing rs feet Fl ont by 100 deep, with all the mprye
ments thereon. For terms amply at the drug store
of maral LANGWORTHY Il TILDON.
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CCHRAMMS' celebrated Cholera CORDIAL
y one Of the most pleasant and agreeable drinks
ever mixed, and an eifectual remedy for all de-
iange.nent of the bowels For sale only by
july7 LANGW0RrNY 4 Tl!DON.
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January II, 1865.

The business will be continued at the old stand
by the undersigned alone Orders for work from
the Clinton merchants promptly attended 10. All
accounts due lst November of each year. No one
Is authorized to contract any debts for me.
Jan. 10, 1855. Z. VI. SMITH.
ssi4..,iwsiD,s "a G~g,;srtaersssiP.
THE copartnership heretofore existing between
] Thomas J. Worsham aud James NJ. Dixon in
the Hotel business in Clinton, dissolved by
mutual consent on the 18th inst.
Thomas j. W Worsham will continue the business
on his own account, and respectfully solcits a con-
tinuance of the pa,ronag, of the public.
THOMAS j. W0BSHAM,
anoS JAMES VI. tihbN.
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c. NJ. SMITH, Tor some person or persons daily
authorized bv HIM is alone authorized to settle up
all the business of the firm of Smith Anderson,
c. NJ SMITH,
JOHN ANDERSON.
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Caution.

\TTAKAPAS COTTON ADES--A large lot Of
n the genuine article, just received and for sale
BY A. LEVI, BLOOM & co.
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LLNER COMPLiINT.

LIVER C0MPLiINT.
Jaunace, dyspopsia, chro',c or nervous debility
disea-, OF 'he kidney iron Aisordcred Iva
or stomach, euoh Il constipation, ward pls
fnllness, Or blood to the head, AGILITY Of da
stomach, nausea, heartburn, a'sgt-r ,or food
fulluess or weight III III .ten3aeh sour eruca
tions, sinking, or ilutugii.s4 tlo pit Of A
stomach. swimming Of tn aoad hurried ad
difficult breathing, uut .-.,, .lc heart, chOd
ing or suiIoc.tug sensation Hl,n in ayng pol
tnre, diaars~ ar vision, dnts or we5s befa
the sight, fever and duh pam II thc head, def
ciraes of PRECIPITATION, yeiJNatss of the sEn
and eyes, pain in the side, back, chest, Limbs
&c, sudden ilushes of heat burning in the
flesh, constant imaginings of evil and great DE-
preston of spirits, can be otteetuaily cured y
DR.. loofllnd's ceebaatel
GERMAN BiTTERS,
Prepared by Dr. c. u. JAcKsoS, German Mctcn
store, NJ. l20 Arch s., aHe s!oor below Ssi7
Pllila iri.ia.
Their nnwer oyor n. shove diseases i not G
cei!rd, K cq.aileI, ly any o,.ler prepaatlorn d
the United States, as the cures attest, IN. mil!
cases after skilful physicians have failed
These Bitters are worthy the att ntion OF n's
lids. Possessing great virtues in the rectlhcaRi
of the liver and lesser glands, exercising tine moi
digestive organs, they are "ilAal safe, certain l
pleasant.
TESTIMONY FROM LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI
l.. Mayer, IIarrisonburg, la May, %, Ivy
SAYS: "ToHr German Bittefs is very yatas
medicine. l have dispose of all | received iH'
youand wish new supply Immediately"
Dir. Il. Quail, Trinity, La, June 80, 1885, as
'I have for the last year used the German r'
ters, prepared by you, in my practice extensive Y,
1t will shortly be the only medicine OF the NJ.
that can be readily sold here, and believe ID
in less than one year there will be more soa I
this vicinity than in any other part oi the c0u
try"
DIR. Rabe, Franklin, La, June q, lS52' s1,
"Your German Bitters have become very pCp~
here, and wish a fresh supply Immediately \,
A. E. Adams Il Co., Richmond, La, June ~ !,
1851, says "Your btters give universal sa's''
ton to all who have used thcm.' =,
w. T. Long & Co., Holly Springs, Mlssiss
Dec. Is, 1852, said: ''Your Btters have sou v \
of late in this country. They are in grea v
mand, it will continue to he 49,
Wright 4 Elder, Woodville, Mississippi hns W.
Sd, 1852, said: "Your Bitters sell very o'.'.
They are well adapted to the diseases OF 'nH'
mate" ,ss
D. c. Lyless, Raymond, Miss, Dec. J. ~.
said: "Your Bitters are selling very rapidly, I
have given very general satisfaction where w.
been used" ,,.-;
They are entirely vegetable free from all n.y.
Gus ingredier,T or stimulants. Sold by deasls
medicine and storekeepers everywhere, ana"
l. N. LEMON, Clinton.
A. HAGAMAN, jackson.
J. WRIGHT Il CO., New oFs..
M agency now cxis,s janN
ln'ARMOND & CO., first door west Oh "'i
~ Office, offer for sale
CHAMPAGNE WINE,
CLARET do.
| MADEIRA do,
CORDIALS,
LONDON PORTER,
PIE FRUITS,
PICKLES, .
Superior qualities of Fruits, in juice frs'ss n
Fruits, etc, for sale low,
'!SHoEs~A fresh supply Just F''e1ss.i 1EssA.iR1To1N u
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Clinton, MAY 5, 1858.

4; le6eaoA Fort ADAMS AND NEW or
g. as1s5 st4tsss leans Packet-From and after this
Essi= date, the steamer p F. klMBALL
Captain b. Il. Orr, will leave Port Hudson every
SATURDAY after the arrival Of tn" Cars, taking
Cotton at so cents per bale passage 81. n2otf
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Carriage and Harness Wareroolns
AMI PLANTERS EMPORIUM,

taFTMSc anu HaiBMtHs Vditiu uVsASs
AND PLANTERS EMPORIUM,
CORNER OF CHuRCn AND MAIN STREETS,
BATON ROUGE, La.
HNg w. F. TuNNARD M7s:s-.Eszz.i
Gs- 4 CO., keep CON -=s5ETs;:E
Sss2Ssl- stantly on hand at szzsss.s.s s4s.
their establishment CARRIAGES and HARNESS.
Of every variety, from the best Northern Manulac'
tories.
ALSO
Build to order, and repair all kinds of Carriages
in tn, best manner, Wagons, Cats, Vince! and
Dirt Balrows, with every variety OF Plantation
Work and Plantation Harness manufactured ard
supplied to order, of the best workmanship ant
material
Iron Of all sizes constantly on hand. All kinds
of Smithwork, including Balcony, Verandah anl
Cemetery Ratings, made and put up, Of the --latest
styles.
Lightning Rods, on the most approved scient'ilt
Is Mo l,tn M,
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Lightning Rods, on the most approved scientlil
principles and of the latest improvements, orecte
or sent to order
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Sherif's Sale.

ny virtue of a writ OF penditioni erponGs issu-
ID ed from the court of Common Pleas of Mon
roe county, Ohio, and to me directed, | will Of
fer for sale, at public cutlery, at the door of the
court house in the town of Woousield, in said
county, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of January, 1885,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. M, and t
o'clock, p. M, of said day, the following real
estate, lying and being in said county, to wit:
A part of section twenty-three, in township
two, and range number four. being all
that tract of land lying north OF Ridgeville,
bounded on the east by the lands of William
Pittman, on the north by the lands of Jacob
Pittmau, and on the west by the lot sold by
Henry Keyser to John P. Terrell, and on the
south to run a parallel line from the line of
William Pittman west with the north line OF
said town of Ridgeville, containing ten acres,
more or less; and appraised at sixty-scven
dollars.
Also, the following tract in section twenty
three, township nunbertwo, and range number
four; commencing for the same, at the south
west corner of a lot decided to Henry keyser
by Jacob Windland, thence with the section
line south to the corner of said Winilanis
land, thence east till it will intcrseet with the
old line on the west end of said town of Ridge
vile, thence to the street line, and thence to
the place of beginning, containing two acres,
more or less; and appraised at forty-four dol
lars.
Also, the following town lots in the town OF
Ridgeville, being lot number two, appraised at
five dollars; lot number three, appraised at five
dollars; lot number four, appraised at five dol
lars; lot number eight, appraised at twenty
seven dollars; lot number nine, appraised al
five dollars; lot number ten, appraised at five
dollars, and lot number sixteen, appraised al
ninety-three dollars.
Taken in execution and levied on as tho
property of John p. Fer-all, at the suit o.
Hampton, Smith & Co.
WILLIAM READ,
Dec. IL. SIG II Sheriff of said Co.
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Legal Advertisements.
,SheriT's Sale.

DY virtue of a writ of Uehditioni erponas, Is
ID sued from the court of Common Pleas OF
Monroe county, Ohio, and to me directed, VIII
offer for sale, at public cutlery, at the door OF
the court house, in the town of Woodsfeld, IN
said county, on
Saturday, the 18Th day Of January, 1886,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. m, and 4
O'Clock, p. m, of said day, the following real
estate, lying and being i'll said county, to wit:
The north east quarter of the north west
quarter of section two, township three, and
range five.
Also, the west part of the south east quarter
of the north west quarter of the same section,
township and range, containing in all, fifty
eight acres, and appraised at five hundred dol
lars.
Taken in execution and levied on as the
propertv of Levi Long, at the suit of Isaac
Guyton and William w. Guyton.
WILLIAM READ,
Dec. IL. So 90 Sheriff of said Co.
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Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
LOOK HIRE

VNHE undersigned having sold out his stock OF
i CONNECTIONS, Groceries, Hardware, Queens
ware, Notions, &c, to William Lippincott, will
hereafter continue the
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Liquor business exclusively, and will sell at
prices which cannot fail to please purchasers.
My stock of common liquors is complete, and
cannot be excelled in quality. l have also ON
hand French, Cognac, Otard, Pale, Blackberry,
Ginger, Peach, Apple, New York, Wild Cherry,
Tame Cherry, and Domestic Brandies; also
Sweet Malaga, Native, Claret, Common Port,
Crownhcad Port, Catawba, and Madeira Wines;
Old Bourbon, Old Rye, Old Monongahela, Irish
and Rectified Whisky; also Holland Gin, Do
nestle Gin, and New England Rum. Quart. pt.
and half pint Flasks by the gross or half gross;
which will sell at the lowest prices.
Persons wanting liquor for family or medici-
nal purpose can rely on getting a pure article,
by calling at the corner of Main and Water
Street, Shnfsh, Ohio.
Nov. p, 1855. WIN. Fl. MALLORY.
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Hembold's Highly C~oneentrsfsS
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
SARSAPARILLA.

For Purifying the Blood, removing all diseases
arising from excess of Mercury, exposure and
imprudence in life, chronic constitutional
disease, arising from an impure state Of the,
blood, and the only reliable and ehsctual
known remedy for the cure Of Scrofuls, Salt.
Rheum, Scald Head, liberation Of the ThroaA
and Legs, Pains and Swellings of the Bones,
letter, Pimples on the Face, and all Scaly
Eruptions of the Skin.
TNHIS article is now prescribed by some Of the
i most distinguished physicians in the eoun-
try, and has proved more efficient in praetiso
than any preparation of Sarsaparilla yet o5ss.
ed to the public. Several cases Of secondary
Syphilis, Mercurial and Scrofulous diseases
have entirely recovered in the incurabls wards
of our Public Institutions which had for many
years resisted every mode of treatment tkaA
could be devised. These cases furnish striking
examples Of the salutary effects of this msdi-
cine in a~rresting some of the most invstsrats
diseases, after the glands were destroyed ana
the bones already affected.
NorIcE-Letters from responsible Physicians
and Professors of several Medical Colleges, and
certificates of cures from patients WILDE founA
accompanying both Preparations.
PRIossNFluidE Extract Of Buohu, d Per 49,
tie, or s bottles for S..
Fluid Extract Of Sarsaparilla, 81 per bottle
Or 8 bottles for S., equal in strength to sns
gallon of Syrup Of Sarsaparilia.
Prepared and sold by H. T. HELMBoLD,
Chemist, 263, Chestnut street, near the GirarG
House, Philadelphia.
: To be had of ALFRED D. BRIGGS,
I Woodsneld, Ohio,
And Of Druggists and dealers ever
All letters directed to the Proprietor %
Agent receive immediate attention.
July IL, 1855.
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Shsrif's Sale.

DY virtue of a writ of uendiiioni erponas Is
ID sued from the court of Common fieas Of
Monroe county, Ohio, and to me directed,
will offer for sale, at public cutlery, at the doo'
of the court house, in the town OF Woodsheid
in said county, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of January, leo',
between the hours of 10 O'clock, a. ~, and
o'clock, p. m, of said day, the following rea
estate, lying and being in said county, to wit
The east half of the north east quarter o
section number FIVE, township number four
and range number six; appraised at eight hun
bred dollars.
Taken in execution and levied on rs the
property of Daniel and Edward Dougherty, a
the suit of Steel, Davenport & Co.
WILLIAM READ,
Dec. IL. 81 SO Sheriff of said GO.
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SheriT's Sale,

DY virtue of a writ of uenditioni erpOnas issu-
ID ed from the court of Common Pleas OF Mon
roe county, Ohio, and to me directed, will offer
for sale, at public cutlery, at the door OF the
court house, in the town of Woodsiield, IN said
county, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of January 1856,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. IN, and 4
o'clock. D. NJ. of said day, the following real
estate, lying and being in said county, to wit:
The west half of the north west quarter OF
section number twenty-seven, township mum
Der three, and range number five; appraised at
four hundred dollars.
Taken in execution and levied on as the
property of John Jarvis, at the suit of Will
liam Kirkbride, for the use of Williams y Dill
worth. WILLIAM READ,
Doc -. 60 so Sheriff of said Co.