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The American patriot., 1855-01-17
PRoBiTE SALES.
PROBATE SAFE.

PROBATE SALE 8
SrATE-oF LOUISIANA Seventh Distric. Court
Parish Of East Felicaua. { No l2oi
In the matter Of the Succession of Emily w. Mays
deceased ssE -
sE pursuance n ap order Of the aforesaid Court,
herein directed the Sheriff Of said parish, will
sell at public auction at the door of the court house
in said parish on
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1855,
at II o'clock, A. NJ the following property apper-
tanning to said successon-to-wit
Negro man DICK, Blacksmith. and his wife
MARY, and their two children,
SARAH JHNE, aged about years, and
ROBIN, aged about months
Also
Man REUBEN, and his wife
4ADELINE.
Terms Of saleOne-tl cf the price in cash on the
day OF sle the other two-tirds on one and years
credit, equal annual instalnents; purchasers to give
good personal security, and consent that mortgage
impartng confession of Judgment be retained on said
negroes until the payment in full Of the purchase price
and interest to be at the rate of eight per cent per
annum from the day of sale.
janl7 GEO. c. COMSTOCK, Dep. Sheriff.
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THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LADIES, Formerly
l Miss L. j. MnLsl will be re-openedon the ID day
Of January, under the direction of Mrs. NJ. j. CLIF-
FORD, who respectfully socits continuance of the
patronage extended to her worthy predecessor. All
the branccs of thorough English Education will be
taught; also, French and Music. Young ladies' not
belonging to the Institution leceve Instructions in
French and Music. d27
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A man called upon an unfortunate tradesman
to pay demand. can never pay it, said he, q
am not worth farthing; but ! will give you note
i am not so poor yet but that can sign note.
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N. B.-Thosc indebted to me are respectflv re.
duested to call and settle, is absolutely necessary
that should close up my old business. .. p. L.
Sentinel, at Jackson, please copy ian3
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TOMB STONES, MAUSOTEUMS MONU.
MENTS, TONES HEAD and FOOT STONES
~ b. & H. ENOCHS, would respectfully call the
Va attention Of those in want Of any Of the above
articles they have arrived at Bayou Sara with large
variety, manufactured in Philadelphia OF Italian aud
American marble.
All orders left with w. W. Chapman, at Clinton,
will meet with prompt attention jams
CLINTON LODGE, No. 27-I 90.
MEETS regularly every WEDNESDAY EVENING,
III at early eande-iight, the Drug store Of DR.,
Langworthy. t# d27
MESS and FRIHE TORK-In store and for sale by
| ia d27 r. H. DRAUGuON g. CO.
! JUST RECEIVED.
y 4 CHOICE lot Of Havana CIGARS. Also, also lot
\ &C rel Y fne Tobacco d27 &. A. HEAFCs.
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Il don't like to patronize this line, said culnr;,
to- hangman. OH never mind this once, was the
reply, it will soon suspend its operations
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PRESSED FOR CopY.-The following story is told
of an Irish newspaper editor. The foreman called
down to him from the printing office, eve want
six lines to fill column" 'Kill child at Wa
terford y was his reply. Soon after came a second
message: "We have xii He'd the child, and still
want two lines" "Contradict the same"
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TOYS, Spelling Games, Boys Whips Guns, Swords
Toy Tea Sets, &c. For sale by
d27 LANGWORTHY & TILDON
NNUALs bound in papicr macle and norocco;
"A Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Bibles, Gift Books, for
the Old young and middle aged For sale 10y
d27 LANGWORTHY & TILDON
ITO! for the -puys,--Drums Flies Horses,
Ill Birds Soldiers, Guns, Swords &c., received by
the last steamship, and for asle by
d27 LANGWORTJIY & TIIDON
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A SuEs1rFs OFFICER IN QUANpA pARy-An anu
sing scene occurred in Philadelphia Son Wednes.
day, at the Columbia Museum, in consequence Of
a suit having been entered against Miss Richard
son, the "Fat woman" at the instance of the
"swiss Warbler" who charged her with SANDER
The North American Of yesterday, says:
Nh. George Wise, the deputy sheriff. went up to
the Columbia Museum, to execute his writ, and
was there met by her counsel, Dc Witt G. Nor
riss. ESQ, who in reply to what arrangement was
to be made, replied, ''Execute your writ" Mr..
Wise took survey all around the prodigy" of
creation and very deliberately replied, 'very we'll;
/ am ready to go take me-" Here was a fix
George acknowledged he was cornered-said he
would postpone the arrest till p o'clock Even a
sheriff could not arrest and carry such pile
At 24 o clock Sheriff Allen himself, with posse
OF some twenty-five men, and big furniture wag-
on, marched solemnly up to the place of conflict,
and was there met with the same serenity and an
swer by the lady-"Take me-" 1t must be known
that sheriff Allen would not himself brag on more
than one hundred and fifty pounds, looked a good
deal Mortified. He surveyed the eight hundred
pounds of female humanity from every point Of
observation and finally coming to the conclusion
that he had not machinery and power enough to
make the arrest and remove the victim, postponed
the arrest till to-day, when he is bound to bring
force enough to carry her and her fat sister (of
equal weight along with her, if necessary.
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NOTICE.

IHE subscriber has on hand full assortment of Dry
1 Goods, Groceries, Boots Shoes Hat. &c. and is
constantly receiving addition supplies Cash paid for
Cotton. d27 G. \. NEAFUS.
nAGGlNG, ROPE and TWINE-lndia and Ken
- tueky Bagging, bale Rope, and Twine constantly
on hand and for sale by
d27 r. II. DRt''GHnN & co.
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MASSACHUSETTS. The Legislature organized on the
I'd inst All the officers elected are ofthc .Am,ri-
can party
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DoN'r BE TrMID.--You profess American princi-
piles, subscribe to American doctrines and act with
the American party Very well. Sec to it that
you are not tmid in the matter. We do abhor
your halfway made sort Of folks-slch as may
be taken for one thing and another, and perhaps
all things There is abont the American principles
that of which no one need be ashamed. lie should
not be timid--but bold Tmidity is despicablc
in all things; but especially in him who is in the
right. Therefore we say, dent be timid Stand
up with, by, and for your American principles like
a man.
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in high state of cultivation and that there is about
four hundred acres in cane three .ndred second
year rattoon, about hundred acres first years rat
oon and about hundredacres more will he planted
between this and the day Of sale; and that by the day
of sale ohcrc will be about Is of newly cleared
land nearly ready for cultivation, and wood enough of
tho best quality cut and piled to take off the coming
crop. Previous TO the day Of sale, n survey will be
made of The land, and plat made out for the ispcc-
ton of those wishing TO purchase In 1853, the crop
produced on the plantation was Jos hhds.; last year,
QS5l) large portion Of the force taken or the
plantation to make brick, and the fsop was less than
300 hhds, The crop for the present year. 1885, with
an avcragc season. If well cultivated cannot be less
ii,au 5oo hhds. w. CATLETT.
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All the Household and Kitchen Furniture.

TERMS OF SALE.
The personal property credit until the first day of
January, 1856, with eight per cent interest from the
day of sale until paid and approved personal security
Negroes onchird part in cash, and the balance in
two annual nsallmcnts, due the first day of January
1856 and the first of January, 1857, with eight per
cent interest from the day Of sale until paid purcha
sers giving approved personal security and mortgage
to be retained on the property until the final payment
of the purchase price.
Real Estate in Jackson-one-fifth part in cash. and
the remainder credit Of one, two and three years
with eight per cent from the day OF sale personal Sc
curity, and mortgage retained on the property until
the final payment Of the purchase price
The Plantation, with one hundred and fifty Shares
Citizens Bank Stockton three thousand dollars in
cashs FIVE thousand to be assumed to the Citizens
Bank, payable the Bank may require six thousand
dollars to Lauvc Mccall Of New Orleans payable in
February and March, 1856, without interest to that
date and the remainder of the purchase price payable
in four annual instalments, due the first of January
1857 1883 1859 and 1860 bearing eight per cent inte-
rest from the day Of sale until paid with personal Sc
curity, and mortgage retained upon the property
til the full and final payment of the purchase
price, and the purchaser will also be requr-
cd to assume the mortgage in favor of the Citi-
zcns' Bank for the stock and the stock loan, and
also the interest that may the debt of the
Citizens Bank after maturity. G. W. CATLETT
January 10th, 1865. Auctioneer.
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Either Of these works may be ordered and received
by return ofthe first mall postage prepaid by the Pub
shcra please enclose the amount in bank notes pos
tagc stamps, and address all orders, postpaid to
FOWLERS & WELLS, sos Broadway, New York,
N. B.--Samc your post Office county and state
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pRoBATss saLES,
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DDNn A l,iy AIM

PROBATE SALE. .ses
Tiin STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish OF East Feliciana. No. 1855. a
In the matter of the succession of Sam. W. Watkins
deceased. ascr * 'lM
n compliance with an order of the aforesaid court
herein directed to the Sheriff of the aforesaid Parish
will sell at Public Auction at the door of the Court
House
On SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, 1856
at O'clock A. NJ, the following property appcr.in.
ing to said succession--tp-wt
FOUR LOTS OF GROUND, IN THE TOWN OF
Clinton, in Square No. AZ, together with all the build
ings and Improvements thereon, being the same on
which the deceased resided al the time of his DEATH
Also t..
One GIN STAND ard
One DRAY, ..ses .i
TERMS or SALE-The personal property for
Cash. provided it brings the appraisement should il
not do so, that the Immediately offered for sale on
credit Of Twelve months. re.t.
The Lots in the Town of Clinton and improvements
thereon credit of and two years equal annual
mstancnts purchasers to give good personal security
and to consent that mortgage importing confession
OF Judgment be retained until payment in full of the
price and all interest that may thereon the IN
stalments to bear eight per cent per from the
day of sale '' t' -f rI .tiit 4
janlo GEO. G. CoMsT0CK, Dep. Sheriff.
PROBATE SALE
Tas !, STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Fclic.ana, { No. G69
In the matter of the succession Of Robert Ncyland,
deceased
compliance with n'order of Court, herein to me
L directed, will sell at public auction at the door of
the court house in said parish on
SATURDAY, the 10th day of FEBRUARY, 1855,
at o'clock, A. NJ the following property appcrtain-
ing to said succession-to-wit:
negro man by the name of DOCK or Crockett.
Terms of Salc-Cash, provided he brings the ap-
pTaisement. 1t he does not bring the appraiscment
shall sell him credit Of twelve months with eight
per cent interest from the day Of SALE A mortgage
importing confession of judgment will be retained
upon the said slave, and approved personal security will
be required. ianlo A. J. LAW, Sheriff.
PROBATE SALE.
The STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Feciana No 1850
In the matter of the succession of Aleha Shronslirr
deceased
N Compliance with order to me directed herein
will sell at public auction the plantation late the
residence of said deceased in said parish, on
MONDAY, the 22d DAY of JANUARY, A. D., 1853
at II o'clock, A. NJ, the following property appcrtain.
ing to the said succcsson-yiz: I'll -
Three head of HORSES;
One COLT-about three years old;
Three yoke of OMEN
few stock CATTLE;
One WAGON, farming Utensils &c
BLACKSMlTH'S TOOLS.
Terms Of Sac--Cash, provided the property brings
its appraisncnt. Should it not bring its apprasemen
will sell the same on credit of IL months on the
same day Purchasers will be required to give notes.
with approved personal security, with eight per cent
interest per annum after due till paid.
ianlo A. J. LAW, Sheriff.
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NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY!

NOTICE EXTR A o h Dill A Y!
FALL AND WINTER IMPORTATION.
subscriber takes pleasure in inviting theattention
OF the citizens of St. Paul and surrounding country
70 ms new establishment, located on the
SOkNER OF ROBERTS AND FOURTH STREETS.
ne mas Just opened the above establishment with
rich and well selected stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
OF the very best and finest manufactur and latest
style, made expressly for this market at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
very full supply of
Boys CLOTHING,
Hats caps, Shirts collars gloves cravats undershirts
socks, etc., etc. A splendid assirtment of TRUNKS
INDIA RUBBER AND OIL CLOTH CLOTHING.
Having partners in the East who buy directly from i'm
porters he enabled to sell at the lowest New York
Cash Prices Please call at the
STAR CLOTHING STORE,
Nr Corner Roberts and Fourth streets.
~ His terms are Cash.-n
n. SCHwARTZENBERG.
Oct. Is, 1856. ctls-d
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Cttrago.

BURWELL 4 POWERS,
NJ ER CHA MT TAILORS,
AND DEALERS IN CENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
No. fremont Buildings, Dearborn Street,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
NHESSRS BURWELL l. POWERS, respectfully q 90
Vl invite the attention of gentlemen travelling Il
In the Northwest, well as those residngin Mime
sofa, to their complete and elegant sorment Of ILL
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
The largest and most tasteful selection OF the finest
French English German and American clothing stuffs
will be kept constantly hand is the design of the
propretors sustain the reputation of their establish
ment the Great Western Emporium of Fashion. Cen
tlemen leave with and have their orders
filed any time in the fashiona be styles Strang
visiting Chicago invited to examine elegant
stock, at No Z, fremont Buildings, Dearbon street.
Fl. BURWELL. Chicago
June 21-tf s. A. POWERS, Cleveland, o.
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General Com m ission and Advertising
Agency.
CHARLES WOOLLETT,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ITO MERCANTILE Men FARMERS and others having bust
i ness in this city,
respectfully my intention to establish myself
permanently in the above business in this city, and offer
services to effect sales of Produce purchases of Me
chandse Lumber &C., Commission, together with any
business which rexures personal attention. for which
experience of over seventeen years active mercantile
pursuits and thorough knowledge of the city trade has
qualified me to effect the most advantageous terms,
thereby equety obviatng the inconvenience and
of leaving home and buniness Hoping be favored with
commands trusting that this introduction may lead
to transactions extensive md mutually beneficial and
suring you of my best efforts in your behalf truly
yours, CHAS WOLLETT.
REFERS TO AID. W. Kennedy E. B. Williams, W. Way
man. NJ L. Keith. A. H. Blackal Esq, John Rogers Esq,
H. Frink. Esq. Lessrs. Mugent & Ownes.
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PATENT DIAMOND PRINTING PRESS.
THE attention of Printers is respectfully called to the
l. examination of NeW Hand Priating Press recently
patented by DR.. J. LEWIS of Buffalo, New York In pre-
senting this Press to the Trade rely entirely upon
merits as cheap and desirable article, combining in
small space, all the requisites of Printing Press.
The fact that Printers have long desired Press which
could be afforded at low price, has been the main in
ducement in getting this up and although not Machine
Press yet work be done well and expedtiousy by
boy The platen acts the same tympan on the
dinary hand press being hung hinges and balanced
with spiral springs, and when down upon the form, the
power is given by pressing down upon the lever. The
rolling of the form under the plaen being entirely dis
pensed with
These Presses set up ready for use and be
other Press being less in size and weight. We now
making three sizes, the smallest of which will make 500
impressions per hour cards and other small work for
which it is designed.
PRICES, WEIGHT AND SIZE.
HALF fcap,......... sAxis loxxla l2o $50
Long Med. or Proof. sxx24 lOKxoe $50 IS
They made entirely of Iron, and warranted
NJ W. CHASE 4 CO.,
Manufacturers and Sole PrOprieOrs,
Office No. East Swan street, Buffalo, New York.
WELLS & WEBB Agents for New York.
Messrs. E. 9. GOODRICH CO., at the PIONEER Office
ut Saint Paul Agents for these Presses and will
ceve orders for them at manufacturers prices adding
transportation One Of them constantly be in
operation at the PIONEER Office. We recommend them,
after full trial of their capacity for good work and speed
june 2s-dtf E. S. GOODRICH co.
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G. HI. & L. LAELIN,

G. HI. & l.. LAELIN,
PAPER COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND MANUFAC-
TURERS AGENTS,
lis South Water Street, Chicago, Iuinnis.
GENTS for Latin Brothers Laid and Wave Letter Cap
n Flat-Cap, Medium, Demi and other Papers, Crane K
Co.'s Superior Coored Medium Bond Tissue and Envelope
Papers Smith Peters Printers Cards and Card Board
Loomis Co.'S Domestic and Imported Ccars Thomas C..
Miller Co.'S Tobaccos; west6eld -hips and Lashes
Latin & Smiths celebrated C~n Powder and Safety
Fuse &c.
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CORNER THIRD AND JACKSON STREETS. =.
SAINT PAUL, SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY II, 1855
St. 39aul aub'ta.
IIININEsl5IA HIVE.i1 OCI111

MINNESOTA KlVEllf OUAfAI!
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Thad Street, betreen Roberts and Minnesota.
p PRESLEY, has just returned from below with an
d. extensive assortment of Groceries and Provisions
and also large stock of Fancy Articles to be exhibited In
the Fancy store, next door, and ready for sale.
His Groceries and Provisions consist in part Of the FOL
lowing, viz:
BACON. MoIAssEs.
hhdscountry Hams, 10 brls Belch's H in hfs and
sugar cured do. quarters,
- shoulders, s." Golden syrup,
3 clear sides, l2O kegs do.
casks do. Beef. FISH,
chests Hyson 20 sais. Sris MasIerei dai in hs and
sc Imperial, qrs, Nos. l, 2, and 3;
" Gunpowder, S bris Herring;
Also variety Of u lb, II % fresh Oysters;
lb, 2, 3, and lb. boxes. 20 doz small box sardnes.
COFFEE PRESERVES GLASS.
20 sacks Rio Peaches, ounces, rears, :
10 government Java strawberry, Raspberry and
Laguayra. Currant Jelly;
SUGARS. Pickles of all kinds.
12 hhds New Orleans CANDLES AND SOAP.
3 hhds prime, do. Fifty boxes star Candles;
SO bis of "A and clarified, g. 50 pressed do;
10 g crystalized, boxes solar sperm.
10 +" crushed, FLOUR.
10 Z" powdered, Fifty brls Mess Pork;
5 " loaf. ' d" Jasper Mill Flour,
MISCELLANEOUS FAMILY GROCERIES.
Hominy Corn meal Rice Beans bag salt, box do sale
raus soda and acid powders Chocolate and
Broma Corn starch ess Coffee, ground Coffee Matches
Brooms Brushes and Mops with handles, Clothes Lines
Bed Cords, stove Backing and Lamp WcAng Cider Vine
gar Dried apples and Peaches Buckwheat Flour and Rye
do Pepper sauce Walnut Catsup Tomato do, and Lemon
syrup. WOOD AND WILLOW WARE.
Painted Tubs, Cedar do; ladies Rolling Pins and
Zinc Washboards, Dppers; Knife Trays;
Dppers Keelers; Potato MASKING Boxes;
Chopping Trays and Bowls; Buckets, Axe-helves
Spoons, Butter knives; Market Baskets;
Clothes Baskets
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
We always have the largest and best stock, which
bles sell lower than any else in the city.
In word-mysstock includes everything in the Gro
cery Line, which will I've sold cheaper than the cheapest
and respectfully inform all my friends and the public
generally that whatever they may wish in line Of bust
ness can be obtained either at wholesale retail.
b. PRESLEY.
St Paul. May 20, 1854 diff
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T. A. M. HOISINGTON,

J. A. M. HOISINGTON,
DOoK- BINDER, third story of B. Presey's Brick
ID House. Third street. viii attend to all business in his
line with which he may be entrusted. Books Magazines
and Periodicals bound in any STYLE Old Books rebound
and Music boand IN QUICK time, ,for the Ladies.
saint Rasl, Oct. n 49, II ectsd
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HURRAR ron THE RED LINE.
kN

HURRAR FOR THE RED LINE.
r4rr.os S .rssos,s
RED LINE COACHES with the best of teams and
H careful drivers upon the road between ST..
Paul and st. Anthony, ready to accommodate the pub
Livery stock, several new and elegant Carriages and
Barouches; also new Harness and Horse Furnishings,
and equipases Of the most elegant description.
In returning thanks to the public for the lib.
eral patronage heretofore bestowed upon them take
pleasure in stating that they have just received in ad
dfon to their former extensive stock several young
WELL BROKE HORSES
specimens Of stock that been equaed in the
be admired and by dscrmiDssn9
Will our friends and the public remember that at the
Livery Stable in the Of the American House. at the
upper end Saint they can at all hours have such
conveyance by land, on whes. horseback they
St. Paul, June 80, 1855. iy = ~ ''"'
wholesale and Retail Grocery and
Provision Store.
THE RICE HOUSE AGAIN IN NOTION.
YlULLIS, LIVINGSTON e. co. have just received
Il from the East and South, large and general asst
sortment of Groceries and Provisions consisting in par
of the following
rs Crushed and Powdered I"
40 hbls. Molasses and Syrup.
90 boxes Cheese w. r.
drums Goldfish.
Is bbls. Mackerel.
20 chests Teas, assorted.
so boxes Soap.
20 kegs Tobacco, assorted. ..
casks Dried Beef
90 Hama and Shoulders.
10 Clear Sides.
100 bbls. Mess Pork. -
100 kegs Pigs Feet.
10 bags Coffee.
SO boxes candles Star and Tallow.
All those wishing to purchase fresh goods and at fair
prices, will please give call, stock will be
constantly replenished during the season.
St. Paul, April 21St. 1854. 2-tf
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J. MCMAHON HOLLAND.
Attorney and Counsellor at LaS and Solicitor a

SCOTT COUNTY, ,MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA REFERENcEs. -..
Gov. w. A. German,
J. Travis Rosser, Esq' Sec. Min. Ter, g..
Capt. j. H. Simpson, U. 8. Top. Eny'rs. St. Paul.
A. }. Morgan, Esq, Pioneer Office,
u A. Robertson, Esq,
Hon. H. H. sibey, Mendoza.
MARYLAND REFERENcEs.
Gov. E. Louis Love-
7. II. O'Neal, Esq, Secretary of State
Judges Legrand, Tuck and Ecleston Of Annapolis
Supreme Court Of Maryland,
Hon. Alexander Randall,
John v. l.. McMahon, Esq, Baltimore, Md.
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Dntel1.

Corner Jackson and Third streets, st. Paul,
" X. RUUTr Proprietor.
THIS HOUSE Is NEW, NEATLY FURNISHED, ANDIT IS
the intention Of the Proprietor to have his table supplied
with all the delcaces of the He solcits share
of public patronage. Dec. 4. lS54-dly.