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RROOKVUJ.E COLLEGE.

BKUUk LILLE OOLLEUE.
TyHIs institutions now ready toreceiveany
number OF young gentlemenand young Ia
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Surve, ing and Navigation.
HOBINsONsS MATHEMATlCA L.


HAVING been requested to examine Pof
II Roblnson's Series OF Mathematics, and 20
report my opinion thereof have with pleasure
made rayself as well acquainted with the specific
merits Of the books, us ! well could without the
actual using ofthem Ia the recitation room. Prof
Robinson must be, should Judge from his books.
keen. sprigbuy and thorough Mathematician
lie would seem to have, either as the gin of ma
ne, or the result Of study and practice, quick
ntuliive perception OF mathematical principles,
and 10 be remarkably adopt IN articles for abbre.
waiting the methods OF solving problems.
The Algebra Is clear and sufficiently dlfuse N
explanations. and furnishes an abundant stock o.
problems with explicit and ingenious modes Of
solving them. This work Is sufficiently extensive
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The Geometry embodies great mount ofGeo-
metric knowledge In compass smaller than
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The Treatise on Surveylngan ant Navigation lsfull,
and gives many interesting fasis which may be
new 10 mostof our students. The diagrams are,
A. In the Geometry, unusually welt done.
The natural Philosophy Is dc IDLY interesting
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amusement and profit from the book.
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81 ,,erintendent ofthe Public Schools of Indiana.
Greencastle, Ind, 1853.
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This is to certify that in the summer
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was advised TO try Mr.. FoIsha's Altera-
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TO THE PUBLIC.

This is to certify that, In June last, | was
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soon, as my physician states In collapsed
state. had remained in this state some two
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In similar way have also used Il I'm
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too highly recommend.
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l do hereby certify that the above certf-
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physician made TO me IL true.
JULIA ANN KIRBY.
Cincinnati. Dec, 9Th, ls49.
Certificate from the Rev. J. B. Finley
Cincinnati, March 9TH. 1879.
DR.. Forsha-Thisis the first time In my
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recommendation Of any medicine. a. gen.
esal remedy, though have often been solicit
TED. have used yonr Alternative Balm Cor
nearly two years; 6rst, for the rheumatism
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bruises, and for a very severe case or stiff
neck, brought on by violent cold, and a
think have had full proof Of its medical
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compound for these remedies for which u 10
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have tried many will not, II can pro-
cure II, be without Il In my family. for any
consideration. Hoping thut you will still
continue to compound It honestly and that IL
may relieve thousands of sufferers, most
heartily recommend II to my feIIow-citizsns
, mos excellent Family Medicine.
Yours, aif.ctionately.
]. B. FINLEY
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,NDriHg NnddLe IreP.

Spring Sad,ite Tree.
A FTER GREAT LABOR and expense, we are
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We also have n full supply of our PArKsr HAIR
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Proclamation.

UyTHEREAS, the extraordinary and unpre-
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aratlon, W8fGHTsS PREMIUM Ca
has induced enyious persons 10
palm on other articles simiiarin nasne aud appear-
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supply OF Us natural pigment or eolorlng matter,
giving the hair dark, glossy appearance, with n
luxuriant growth.
For sale by every druggist In the city, and by
druggists aud merchants throughout the United
States.
liberal discount TO Wholesale dealers.
Price IS CENTS per bottle.
PErER 4, WRIGHT d CO.,
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GREAT RARGAI
At the celebrated Largest and Cheapest
CARPET ESTABLISHMENT


CARPET ESTABLISHMENT.
In the United States; No. l74 Mains st.
J.C. Ping WALT, s. Co., lmpOrtersof
English and French Carpets, Ave spacious sale
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vets, Tapestry and BRUSSELS Carpets ever offered
In this mars et imported from the celebrated Eng
lish manu- factory OF john Croply & Sons, espe-
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Also, 500 pieces OF , ply rapesty, lngrain's gu
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be freely shown Mt all times. Our goods are all
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TnE VALLEY FARMER.

make good
rejecting easily
the Weekly Times much
furnished At one dollar though not Of column
which does first Daily Times
Sheet half We
tribute "for their work sske"
PASTORS OF CHURCHES OF ALL DENOMINATIONS
dollar needy widows who children
charity will also furnish who have large
learning the the world
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
ARTIFICIAL TEETH.
DIS. DUNCAN a. CAMERON,
DENTISTS.
No. l56 West Sixfh 81. 6etween Race
a.,L Liza az niAcina.nE

NO. loo WeSt SiTfh 81. 0efweeh race
and Elm SIS. Cincinnati.
THIS OFFICE UNDER THE MANAGEMENT
\ OF Us present propretors, has been increas-
Ing In reputation for superior operations In the
Artificial department of Dentistry for the last
ten years, and no expense or cffortshaii be want
Ing 10 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor IL
with their patronage.
Tho Subscribers would call attention TO the fol-
lowing essential points pertaining to ARTIFICIAL
Teeth, viz:-Beauty and naturainess OF appear
ance, quality aud strength OF materials. comfort
10 the wearer, and usefulness In restoring The
natural appearance OF the speec", aud ability 10
mastieate; H. all of which they are warranted In
sssl ing they are exeelied by none, aud cqualled
by few.
II Il T. Il II
Inserted from one tn a full set, with Artificial
Gums.
Full and Half Sets Invariably inserted by sue
ZION.
Al operations In Dentistry performed in the
most thorough manner.
TER MS.
Considering the superior character OF the work
and the guarantee given, they are the most rea-
sOnnblc In the West.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
TWO TEETH OR MORE ON GOLD PLATE,
SO PER TOOTH.
TWO TEETH OR MORE ON SILVER PLATE,
SO PER TOOTH.

The money refunded II tho Teeth do not prove
satisfactory.
VI = For the Information Of those living at
distance, We woald state that our facilities ars
such, that We can make In the finest style, a full
So. OF TEETH Ia from - to ~ hours, aud small
pieces In proportion, so that no detention need
be apprehended.
VIC. DUNCAN, ~
J.G.CAMERoN, DhN''s'
No. lac West Sixth Street, between Race and Elm,
Cincinnati. dec. %, - 10
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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-09-21
CIN'TI. ADVERTISEMENTS
DIR. FORSHA'S
Alternative Balm,
"A BALM FOR EVERY WOUND"
FOR INTERNAL AND EXTER
NAL USE.

yin tit tt*1 La n LA
NAL USE.
This balm is warranted to re
lieve all Rheumatisms, Strains in
the Spine, or Spinal affection and
Dyspepsia, Headache, or Stiff
Neck, Toothache Earache, Sore
Throat, Soreness in the Breast,
Stomach or Bowels, or Burning in
the breast, asthma, Bronchitis,
Sprains and Bruises, Burns, Scalds
or Frozen Parts, Cramp Cholic
aud Bilious Cholic, Cholera Nor
bus, Pleurisy, Flux, Fever and
ague, Piles, Corns, Fresh cuts or
sores, inflammation in the head,
Stor: oh, Bowels, or Kidneys,
Summer complaint of Children
Worms and inflammation Of the
stomach, and Bowels, and Group,
Scarlet Fever.
TIE reason why this balm reaches all thes
cases Is because II reduces inflammation. and
moses he secretious and nervous system
into action. This power Is owing TO the
peculiar combination. OF medical properties
without thsir being neutralized. The medi.
cine is perfectfuIly safe. not containing any
deadly poison, Of mineral. II will, " used
freely, act Immediately upon the liver, and
all other secreeiive organs.
Rend the following Certificates.
Certificate OF DR.. J. Il. Jordan, late Resident
Physician ofthe Fourth Street Cholera Hos.
pilal.
can cheerfully recommend the Alternative
Balm to the public knowing as do. thai IL i.
an excellent article. used II with gooe
effect in Cholera. during my late connection
with the Fourth st., Cholera Hospita In thI,
city, in case Of cramps pains In I
stomach aud bowels. also used IL In css'
Ct inflammation OF the kidneys with the hap
piestefie From my knowledge fits vir-
ues, in the above diseases and others, In
which have used il, have no hesitancy il
pronouncing II superior TO any medicine
hitherto offered to the public with which
have become acquainted. and would cheer
fully recommend II to the pablo.
J.H. JORDAN. M
/ cfncinoati Sanf Isf l9AQ
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
Valuable City Property,

CONSISTING OF Dwelling House, Store and
~ Fancy Building Lots.
The subscriber has had the following added TO his
large Catalogue of Real Estate, TO wit:
No 4O--A Two Story Brick Dwelling House. corns'
Of eth and Brown streets, being lots & in Block
Forrest x Dillon's addition. The house is well fin
ished, plastcred the outside, fourteen rooms
large Barn, good wei and rstern. A beautiful 10
CATION for private residence.
No IA Brick house on the North s6e of Second
street, door west of Ripley being half Of 10
block Q. A good business ST nd.
No ga lot west OF Cannon's Saw Mil having
feet. An excellent location for Saw or FIGURING
Mill.
No 43-West half Of lot block 30 fronting on 9th
street west of Harrison.
No i4--Lot 3bock 81 fronting 9th street, between
RIPPLE! and Scott.
No 45-Lot /, block 81, corner of Warren and 9th
streets. The last three are all beautiful building
sites.
No 45-Lots and S, block as and
No 41-East half OF lot 3, block t. Green's addition
Also The following tracts Of unimproycd and timber
land in Clinton and Scott counties:
n" SIS quarter of Sec is I 81 E 100 acre
North half Z" u L - r 32O !"
n + quarter g 20 4 az ; 100 :
ON w quarter s. "a I 81 20
W OF quarter =" rs Isl 5 60.
w Of S + quarter /" IS Isl RSE so
Part OF : Wa u leg - y"
Part Of 8 l6 I 30 X Is, u.s. 100
These two lots are all timber
North hiatt N w or Sec 2o r 30 R3E Iso acres
East half S W ar Sec u Gu i"o ''''S.
GEORGE L. NICHOLS, Agt,
NV corner Main h Second sis,
Jan %, 1855. Davenport.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

I, i. rumored that the Island, all except
Sears and Davenport claims, is actually
{ld 10 the C &R:I. r. r. Co. 1t may be
Inc but we doubt it.-R. ]. ADJ
The above is incorrect, though we would
were true, as anything were better than
have the island remain unoccupied and
belcs., where it is susceptible, and men
! dcsirous, Of making it the seat of extern
he manufactures.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

4 citizen OF Davenport informed one Of
!, mercantile firms last Tuesday thu,
(urrows g. Pre,tyman OF Davenport are
4, having cash for either pork or wheat
(ey are ut present buying only on time
kascatine Eng.
The. he informed them What was mol
L., ms the above firm have paid a pa,
ii al the season for wheat and pork and
hi continue to do SO.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12

green academy student being required
Ea"rlte composition in his regular course
=. study, commenced il thus:--'It is rather
o" and pretty impossible to commune
Datet TO others those ideas whereof We are
wy ourselves possessed Of
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
A STORE In lie CLAIRE

INOR SALE-on Main street opposite Doctor jaime
Candles Office; excellent situation for am
kind Of Merca tile business; the building is Fiftcel
feet trout by thirty feet deep. Two stories high
rents for 500 per annu; viii b. sold at great bar
gain by Jan II GEO. l.. NICHOLS.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
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METROPOLITAN FIRE & MARINE INsU-
RANCE COMPANY,
Boston, Mass.

CH.PrHsxp CApfrAL $500 COO
Casa { .rrTALpaIp S2G0,GG0
A, AILABLE AssErs APPLICABLE TO sTANDlNa RISKS
sfsa,9si
T. W. TuAyFR Seey. 1t ruxR Mossos Prest
This Company organized under the stringent laws of
Massachusetts has Established Agency at Dayen-
port. and will! issue policies against Fire or Marine
loss, orable terms other responsible IN
stitntion of the kind No dividends viii sc paid to
stockholders till the Capital reaches half million by
the uation of profts. Losses prompt. adjusted
aud paid at this Agency.
References,
Messrs. Thaycr, Bankers. Boston, Mcssrs Doan. King
Il Co.. ST. Louis, J. NJ. Dcebe Morgan IL Co, Boston,
Ri odcs Pegrnm & Co., ST. Louis, Blanchard Converse
& Co., Boston, john Lavender. Esq, 81. Louis,
Messrs. J. r. Chaplin 4 Co., Chicago,
81 Ramsey, r. & Co. g
J. II. Durham 4 Co. %
z. l. Tinkhan, Esq, Cashier Marine Bank g
Apply at the Banking House OF Mctiregor, Lawes, q
Blascmorc 4. w. scGREGOR. Ageit
Sept 81 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-02-12
House and Lot for Sale.

HOUSE l6 x 81 feet 2 stories. 4rooms. Lot5s XII
feet, being lot No ? Block 3 in Notes addition
fronting on Harrison st. Terms liberal. Applyio
GEO. l.. NICHOLAS.
Jan 10 IS.