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'e BERRY - GooD--A celebrated comedian
arranged with his greengrocer, one Berry, to
pay him quarterly but the greengrocer sent
in his account long before the quarter was
due. The comedian in great wrath. called
upon the greengrocer, and. laboring under
tile impression that his credit was doubted,
said -" / say, here'sa pretty mul, Berry );
you We sent in your bill, Berry, before il was
due. Berry; your father. the elder Berry.
would not have been such goose, Berry.
But you need not look black, Berry, for
doa9 care straw. Berry, and shan't pay you
I'll Christmas, Berry. sAE3 ess'af
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THE GREAT DISCOVERY,
KROLLERION! 1
1OR CURLING THE HAIR

FOR CURLING THE HAIR
F.SOR many years it has been the object of deep
n est study with chemists and others, 10 pro-
duce a fluid that, applied to the hair, would cause
it to wave and curl equal iL beauty to The natural
curl. 1..zg 80 s.-.
THE KROLLERION
Is the only article ever offered to the world that
will effect this most desirable object. But three or
four applications necessary to curl it as much
may be desired, and for any length of time. From
the many testimonials Of those who have used it,
the subscriber does not hesitate to warrant the
KROLLERION TO give satisfaction, and prove as
recommended in all cases. f5
The recipe for making, with full directions foH
use will be sent on the receipt of one dollar, posi-
paid. The ingredients will not cost over i2 cents
Direct to Il. A. FREMONT,
Warrea, Trambull Co, o.
Arril 21st. is55-3ua. 5000 El7aft4 @
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ID NdECiNl AdVeFt'S.
state of nn1liefaua
DISTRICT COURTl ~ -r,e
Pursslsof 81. Landry. I No. 1916.

StSte OF A0elt9tdud.
DISTRICT COURT) ~ -c
PorsslSof St. Landry. No' ''Ao'
Estate Of Soulange Trahan.
SIMEON FONTENOT, of the Parish OF
~ St. Landry, Administrator of the Estate
of the late Soulange Trahan, deceased, late
of the Parish of St. Landry, having fled a
Tableau of Distribution of the funds of said
Estate, accompanied by petition, praying
that the same may be homologated; - And
whereas the prayer Of said petition has been
granted by an order of Court dated July 9Th,
1855.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all interested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days, from the date hereof,
why said Tableau should not be homologated,
and the Administrator be discharged Of all
further liabilities, and his bond cancelled.
A. GARRIGUES, CLERK.
Opelousas, July 7th. 1853
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Ne eW-Oa.leans Packet.

/ THE good ard safe steamer ALICE
SS9zazEEsE' w. GLAZE, J. JOHNSTON Master, is
anow making regular trips from Wash
ington to New-Orleans. This steamer was built
dedly the fastest and best boat in the trade; will
run the trade the year round. The Glaze has at all
times and will continue to take freights as low or
at the same rates other boats in the trade Ship
pers and consignees win have this advantage by
the Gtaze their freight are delivered from the stea-
mertirect at the Warehouse, and down freight are
not lighted but takenon board at Washington being
the only boat that to the landing at the pres
ent stage of water.
Washington, La, May 6th, 1855.
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State Ct AOu(ataua.

Stdte Ct R0ut0tdua.
DISTRICT Court. Ny. 7s,a
Parish Of st. Landry A'0' ''A~'
Estate in community between Charles LaVer.
gns and Lucia Lavergne.
@NHARLEs LAVERGNE, of the Parish
" Of St. Landry, tutor, having fled q
Tableau or Settlement of the Estate in COM
munity between him andf Lucia Lavergne,
minor child, issue Of the marriage between
said Charles Lavergne, and Adelside Dupre,
deceased, accompanied by petition praying
that the same may be homologated. And
whereas the prayer of said petition has been
granted by an order Of Court, dated 2sth
june 1866. a2I 5au j.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in.
terested, to make opposition, if any they
have, within thirty days, from the date here
of, why said tableau or settlement should not
be confirmed and homologated
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
Opelousas, june 30th, 1856. .-5s.
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Il
s. s.sss.. vs.. 3. - Parish of ST. Landry.
s Thomas u Anderson. No. 74s4.
DY virtue Of an order of seizure and sale,
Issued in the above entitled suit, by
the District Court il and for the Parish of ST. Landry
and to me directed, win be exposed to public sale
for cash. at the Court House Of this Parish, on Sat-
urday. the 4th day Of August, A. d., 1866, commen-
cling at the hour Of Il o'clock, A. NJ and continuing
from day to days. If necessary, all the right title, ii-
terest and demand Of Thomas M. Anderson, in aud
to the following described property, seized TO satisfy
said order, to-Wit -
A certain tract parcel OF land, situated in the
Parish Of ST. Landry, III Old Grand Prairie, bounded
North BY lands formerly belonging to Jean Pierre
LaHeur, East by lands of Charles Soileau, West By
lands Of Alex Fontenot fls, measuring four arpents
and half front by forty arpents in Depth containing
one hundred and eighty arpents, together with all
the buildings and Improvements, being the same
tract of land, acquired by said vendor by purchased
at the successiona sale of the Estate of Etenne Sol
leaa, deceased, on the Ilth Nay Is4s. s
qSz ps.ss. j. B. DAVID, SHERIFF.
Sheriff s.ofice. St. Landry, June soth, 1865.
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4. "Why il woman's tODgue' Ike g
planet 8" e Because nothing shoEt Of the
power that created can stop it in it's regular
course." !" The manwho perpetrated the above
conumdrum has left for California. He was
pursued by forty women and forty broom
sticks were picked up in the harboE after the
vessel left, a 81 saf
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MiSCell3a MeOuS.

AN EDIToR's OWN DR1NK-Accordine to
the Princeton hentuckian the following is
recipe for the exclusive drink of McGoodwin,
the magnifcently funny editor of the Padu.
cab Ameracan
Take one pint good whiskey, stir in we'll
one spoonful of whiskey, then add another
pint of whiskey beat carefully with spoon,
and keep pouring in whiskey. Fill large
bowl with water, and make the servant set is
out of your reach Take small tumbler.
pour in two spoonsful Of water pour out the
water and fill up with whiskey, and add to
the above. Flavor with whiskey to your taste.
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TO PLANTERS.

WyHE undersigned is now ready to buy
all the Wool aud HIpEs which will
be Brought to him at his Store. in Grand Co
teau, and win pay the highest prices a
s r. HALFF.
Grand Coteau, La, May 18th, 1865 >d
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SnEa!FF'S SALE,

SHEsisFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Jean Marie GuiLoret, } DISTRICT CouRr.
vs. ! Parish of St landry
Joseph Brown& ais. No. 1854. ~
8NpY virtue of an order Of Fl. ia issued in
- the above entitled suit, by the District
Court, in and for the Parish of St. Landry, and to
me directed, will be exposed to public sale, for cash.
at the Court House of this Parish on Saturday, the
4th day OF August A. D., 1855, commencing at the
hour of ii O'Clock, A. H., and continuing from day
to day if necessary, all the right title, interest and
demand of Joseph Brown & ais, in and to the follow
ing described property, seized to satisfy said order
to-wit:
First books and accounts of 1852, 1853 and 1854
horse (dun color,) and a buggy. Also town lot
bounded on the North by Burleigh street, on the
East by lot of Nine. Lucien Guibeau, on the South
by land Of VIM. Burleigh and on the West by lot of
Charles Deblanc.
J. B. DAVID, Sheriff
sheriffs office, St. Landry, June soth, 1855.
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DISTRICT CoURT, ~ .z,g
Parish of st. Landry. NO. 'ol0'

10ff"t " ~ A@Te%fy' } ~ 1.#FE %
Estate of Aaron Prather.
~ EORGE w. MARSH, of the Parish Of
W st. Landry, Administrator of the Es-
tate of Aaron Prather, deceased, late ofsaid
Parish, having fled Final Tableau Of the
affairs of said Estate, accompanied by a petit
,tion praying that the came may be homolo-
gated. And whereas the prayer of said pc
tition has been granted by an order Of Court,
dated July 5th, 1855.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested, to make opposition, fauy they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof, why
said Tableau should not be confirmed and
homologated. z.'. 81
I, ~ -. -. : 1 A. GARRIGUEs, Clerk.
Opelousas. july eth, 1855. @
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SnERlFF'S SALE,

Thos G. Anderson & co., District Court
VS.. ) Parish of st. Landry,
Daniel D. Arden. No. 74a8.
EDY virtue of writ of Fl. fa, issued in
- the above entitled suit, by the District
Court in and for the Parish of St. Landry and to me
directed will be exposed to public sale, for cash. at
the Court House of this Parish on Saturday, the 4th
day of august, A. D., 1856, commencing at the hour
of IL o'clock, A. NJ, and continuing from day to day,
if necessary, all the right title, interest and demand
of Daniel D. Arden in and to the following described
property, seized to satify said writ, to-wit:
One Buggy.
j. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
sheriff's Office, ST. Landry, June soth, 1866. 4
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State ce zeut:.(aud.

V%SSS% w 1S~SS&.S SGH SkSSe
DIsTRIcr CoURr, --,o
Parish Of st. Landry. 1'0' ''A''
Estate Of Marguerite Richard, widow of Pierre
ThibOdeaH, deceased.
II EON THIBODEAU. of the Parish Of
- St. Landry, Administrator of the Is
tate of Marguerite Richard, widow of Pierre
Thibodeau, deceased, late of said Parish, hav-
ing fled Tableau of distribution, of the af-
fairs Of said Estate, accompanied by petition
praying that the same may be homologated.
And whereas the prayer Of said petition has
been granted by an order of Court, dated 29th
June 1855.
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all in
terested. to make opposition, ifany they have,
within thirty days from the date hereof why
said Tableau should not be confirmed and
and the Administrator be dis
charged from all further liabilities, as such
and his bond cancelled.
A. GARRIGUES, Clerk.
y Opelousas, July 7th, 1855.
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What's that?" said schoolmaster pointing
to the letter K. "Daddy's name." "No, it sn'S
your daddy's name you blockheadl It's K" "PIl
amt. Pve seen him write it often.
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Fanny Fern objects to men shedding tears,
she says it Is an infringement on woman s
most valuable water privilege
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CONDITIONS
Subscription for one year, payable in advance
three dollars paid at the end Of the year. four dol
lars No subscription will be received for period
less than one year. A subscriber wishing to dis
continue must give tc,ie notice to that effect and
settle up all arrcarages. 4f s'''Ha
.adrertisiaig:-For one square not exceeding the
space of ten lines. one dollar for the first ,usertion
and fifty centsfor each subsequent insertion Longer
advertisements will be charged accordingly.
All the advertisements will be inserted in french
and english until ordered out or until the editors
shall Judge it convenient to discontinue the publi-
cation. -
A liberal deduction made on advertisements in
serted for long period. I'd -.sa
No advertisement or subscription will be stopped
until all the arrearages paid unless at the option
of the publishers ='s757& l'S27aast at5-IE8
Noelection tickets or other jobs printed without
the money or the person ordering them to be print
ed is a responsible person.
Ten dollars in nadvance will invariably be required
for the announcement of candidates for Office. 3Ez
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-. -HsT Husband, TO. 03lI.1
10y virtueof ID order of seizure and sale,
issued Id khe above entitled suit, By
tIe Dssric1 Court III md for the Parish Of st. Lam
DIR. and to me directed, win be exposed to- public
saIe for eas 1T the Court House of this Parish on
Saturday, the ath day of August, A. D., 1855, COM
raeiein. as tIe hour of IL o'clock, A d., and con.
saslig from dag to day, Il necessary, all the right
sfse. Interest and demand of Carlos G. Deviers in
and so the lolosing described property, seized to
satisfy said order, to-Wit: # af.
All Tie rights. titles, interests aud demands Of
Carlos 6 DeaiIliers ID The Estate Of FRANCHISE Lam
oIos dscssaed aidoH Of Feais. g. DevilIiers pere.
- 'esss' J. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
|. sheriRh Office, S. Landry, June s0th, 1865, s
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% A gentleman, the other evening, OBJ
jected to playing cards with lady, because,
he said, she had such winning way p" about
her.
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SHEkiFF'S SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

stanislas Garrigues & ais. District Court.
VS.. ! Parish of St. LANDRY
William S. Read. No. 1859.
WDY virtue Of an order of seizure and sale,
- issued in the above entitled suit, by
the District Court in and for the Parish of St. Lam
dry, and to me directed; will be exposed to public
sale for cash. at the Court House of this Parish on
Saturday, the 4th day of August A. D., 1856, COM
mencing at the hour of IL o'clock, A. NJ, and con-
tinung from day to day, if fnecessary, all the right
title, interest and demand of William s. Read, in and
to the following described property, seized to satisfy
said writ to-wit:
A certain Negro.girl, named Sally, aged about &c
years.
J. B. DAVID, Sheriff.
sheriff's Office, St. Landry, June soth, 1855.
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thief being caught robbing bank, when asked
what he was doing, answered." Only taking notes"
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TAKEN UP during the pres

TAhEN UP during the pres
60 ent Spring, upon the plantation
" Of Judge Oserton, and now in
SR lis possession, near Opeiousss,
: ~ bright bay Horse, about ISL
hands high, three white feet, 40 brands per.
oeivable. 3 .s..tss ii y asssi#g "a .@s.
BY proving property and paying charges,
the horse may be reclaimed. s 49,
opelopaas, May 18th, 1856
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Miscellaneous.
OPEL LOUSAS FEMALE ACADEMY

RMR r. & Mrs. HOY, with ths assistance
1VW. Of Miss Hoy and NINE. DE ST. ANGE,
will open on the 18th of March, in the Town of
Opeousas a First Glass School, where the practi-
cal as we'll as the ornamental branches Of female
education. will be taught. They are prepared to
give thorough instruction in the English, French,
German and Italian Languages, also Music Lessons
OH the Piano and Guitar, Drawing Painting, Trans
fering, French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Worsted plain Needle Work, Calesthenies Deport-
mens, Dancing, Equitation. The Principal hopes
with the assistance Of able Teachers, and the ad-
vantage pupils will desire, from constant personal
care to secure the patronage Of the inhabitants Of
Opelousas and vicinity.
Terms per session oftwenty zone weeks, payable
one half in advance the balance on the middle Of
the session. III
Tuition in Primary Department, 90 90
do advanced do rs 90
French, Italian, German, each, IS 90
Instruction on the Piano, 30 90
do do Guitar, ~ s p 30 90
Drawing, -~ >..---. r. .-ta Is 90
Painting, sstea. ~. -.a- .-7s .-8 90 90
French Embroidery in Silk Chenille and
Warted, a a se=s..s.zz.ss.-..,..e-- 10 90
CaleSthenies Department, Dancing, 12 90
EquitatioD, periesson. 6 @s 90
Boarding; Washing, Fuel and Lights, 60 90
Mime. DE ST.. ANeE having entered into q prior
engagement at Mrs. Henry's School in Natchez,
will not be able for the present to Join the School
Opelousas, March 10th. 1856.
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4 TRACT OF LAND,
e Icf uf - 9amA
TWO TRACTS OF LAND.

thus described 10. North East Quarter aof
South West Quarter Section 35, Township 6,
South of Range 2 East, containing 40 acres
and % hundredths 20. South West Quarter
of North West Quarter, Section S5, Town.
ship 6 South, Range 2 East, situated on Bois
Mallet, and containing 40 acres and % hun
dredths.
Phoebe, negro-woman aged about 81
years
Rosalie, negro-girl. aged about Is years.
Terms and Conditions - One half of
the purchase money payable in all the month
of April next, 1856, and the other half in all
the month of April following, 1857 Pur-
chasers furnishing security to the satisac-
ton Of Yves D'Avy, and all sums not pune
tually paid at maturity to bearsinterest at 8
per cent per annum, from time due, and
moreover, the lands and slaves remaining
specially mortgaged until full and entire pay
ment of capital and interest ~
EVTE. DEBAILLON,
@5=-@s 5@s Auctioneer.
Opelousas, June 3Oth, 1866. @ssla
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FFNE III { LINN NJ gg

ggu.y g I'M undersigned having bought stone
for lie fabrication Of linae in Pine
1 Sss;y;e. J; informs chs pubic shat he has now
q h,,,,a 4 600 barrels of Lime, eqaal ~ qual.
;;sr Il ,,ot saperios, I'd Tile seisbTatsd hfns q
ThomassowI. which by will seA eneaps ano
~ s.s s,s Win continue the trade on e large
sl.s n - 'as CHARLES LUTz.
Pine Prairie, January, 9th, 1856.
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Judicial Sales. &C.
Public Sale.

By tile undersigned ouctaoneer, sas and
for the Parish Of st. Landry.
Y ME public are hereby informed that
- there will be offered for sale, by the
undersigned, Auctioneer, to the last and
highest bidder, before the Court House door,
in the town of Opelousas, ON
Tuesday, the 3lst July next, 1855,
the following described property, belonging
to the Estate in community between Yves
D'Asy and Celeste Normand, his deceased
wife, to-Wit .
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'711E SSV y I1VzllEs VIC AzlsV 1C5
lenee Of said deceased, in Opelousas.
One oDseOa'O O-e7Zaey9e.

named Isaac, aged about sixty years.
Two horses, five cows, one clock,
one watch and some other articles.
Conditions - All sums of twenty-five
dollars and under, payable cash, and all sums
over twenty-five dollars, payable on the first
day Of june, 1856 The immoveable pro-
perty to be sold on credit of one, two and
three years, from the day Of sale. Purcha-
sers giving approved personal security to
whom the right. and the. land and slave to
remain specially mortaged to said estate un.
til full aud entire payment Of purchase mo-
neg and the interest which may accrue there
on. All sums not panctually paid, to Gear
interest at the rate of eight per cent pei an
mum, from their respective dates. a
- ..,z. 2#s ULYSSE GABEREL, T..
ssss s'aH55a5 sH H=z 49, AncttOaeef. s5
Opelousas; June 30th, 1866. q
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Beaver Greek Springs.

4.t o. -. &.A%
THNHE undersigned has the honor TO infoEsn her
~ friends aud the public, that che is the mana
ger Of that establishment and that she will be pre-
pared to accommodate visitors at these springs on
the first of fnne next. They are distant from Ope-
Iousas about 30 miles from Bayou Darbone 10 miles
and from Bayou Chicot miles. Coaches can al
ways be procured at Opelousas and Washington to
transport any number of passengers to the springs
The situation isaae Of the healthiest in the State
and the waters possess Eve different medical quali-
ties game and fish are abundant and can easily be
procured.--Gentemen fond of hunting, should bring
their guns Fishing tackle may be purchased at
the springs. The undersigned has made arrange
ments to have excellent music during the season,
and will use every exertion to satisfy.
The new road by the mill and the new bridges
along the route are in perfect order.
gegFs4. @ss sTERMs OF Board. ...-.sesa
= Per day payable weeklyl s15
Lf Children and servants half price, ait a
Horses per meal, 8. Hea sssfg45 so
Rz~ Fer families liberal deduction will be
made. 1900.
RACHEL GRADENIGo, Maaager.
Opelousas May 12th, 1856. Il as
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WAR. PLATE offers Bis services Is dentist 10
lM-D liz public of ST. Landry All bis works in
snlpipe and inserting of artificial teeth war
fursfed ana performed by the latest and most aE'-
proved process. II .t W. ~ ss.
II Osice, nc the late residence of Mss Marguerite
ChfGtien, lin Opel0nsas .
fs nj En-. z. .Drj Piiate win 40 wherever he may De
aaRionaly called, but patients will tlnd gfeas
Nj $500 I'M calling themselves Mt his 6ace. 3
Il {;5el6asas, April 2Sth., is55.--iy .,ss4a ssd
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Estate Of David Hudspeth, decd.
sala sale

| II Il a young grin girl, eleven years Old
~ good nurse. For the price and con
editions. which will be reasonable, ap-
ply 1t this Office. ,fs.g
Opelousas, june 30th, 1855.
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sssss.4fs a q @ Al. IHUMPSON, +. IN.
Opslousas, July 7th, 1855. .... .....- 's'.. g
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OBeR01ESaSF
SATURDAY, JULY 21st., 1855.

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State &C Eo.ytSlaMa.

Opelousas, June Both, 1856. ..fs
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
The following IS nn editorial notice ia The bosom

Corner Of Waldut and 7th streets, Philadelphia. Pa
Witness to The above: \. Glaser, Notary public, 10 h
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
DR.. HUNGEAFORD'S
PRIV ATE NJ Ed c a l. y + L & E,
naConer of Washington street and Washington Place
opposite the Hall OF Receipts and Lafayette Restaurant

DR. HUNGERFORD respectfully announces to his friends
and the public that he will continue the practice OF Mcdi
cine and Surgery his Old Rooms No 226a Dupont street
between Washington and jackson street
The Doctor having taken all the rooms has so arranged
them that he can consulted in privacy by his patients
either male female without being seen 10y any poison
except himself.
In the of Diseases entrusted to his care nc
deleterious drugs medicines ave administered
and board for persons who may wish to remain
private a few DAYS under treatment.
TO THE IADlES.--The Doctor has n Private Hospita
under the Charge of an excellent Matron Expressly for The
reception of Females.
NIB III le4ters ofadvice. enclosing Ten Dollars, (an(
no other) will be promptly attended to.
Re Remember, pR. HI NGERFORD, No. 2261a Dupon
street between jackson and Washington streets San Fran
cisco.
Office hours from o'clock, A. NJ. TO Q p VI.
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MANIFOLD rRErING ESTABLISHMENT.
!. sILvERSMTH, SAN FRANCISCO.

fJ- The undersigned prepared TO execute al
kinds of Printing either in Letter Press LhaGr1pig. or
Copper Plate such Cards Bjll Heads. Labels, ChecS.
Stocks Certificates. Blanks ofa kinds i Ill,
and cheapest Particular attention viii be paid
Il engraving Notarial Official and Society Dies Seals and
Stamps with all kinds OF devices Visiting. Wedding and
Bu Suess Cards printed short notice Wood engraving
and designing and drawings OF buildings for wood cuts,
attended to- silver Door Plates constantly hand, and
names engraved order from $40 to $50 each Sen
Gil cuts made To order
Address through Express or Post Office J. Silversmith
& Co. Office Antiquarian Book Store Clay street. one DOR
below Montgomery street, San Francisco.
" N-rersons in the country desiring any thing execu
te in Printing Engraving. send their orders and
" upon la wing done Immediately and just if they
" present.
Dec, 2ad. 81. Sm
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
From the Southern Medical Journal

Although opposed the system of advertising vet We
deem il Just to this gentleman to admit that his system
of treatment in Private Diseases is undoubtedly the
approved in throughout the civilized world