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JEW DAVID'S OR HEBREW PLAS-
TER IN NORTH CAROLINA.

JEW DAVID'S OR HEBREW PLAS-
TER IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Mcssrs. SCouL 81 MEAD: have been
troubled with the chronic rheumatism for
the last twelve years. On the Ist of July,
lSi9, was so bad that could not turn
myself in bed, and the pain so severe that
had not slept wink for six days. At
this time my attending physician prescribed
the "iebrcw Plaster" and il acted like n
charm ; the pain left me, and slept more
than half of the night, and in three days
was able TO ride out. | consider the lie
brew Plaster" the best remedy for all sorts
of pains now in use.
G. w. MMINN.
Hendersonvil:e, N. c., Aug. l6, 1876
Beware of countcrfeits and base imita-
tions
~ The genuine will in future have the
signature of +. Taylor on the steel plate
engraved label on the top of each box
Purchasers are advised that mean coun.
tcrteit of this article is in existence.
The genu ne is sold only by a., and by
our agents appointed throughout the South
and mn Pedidr as 0Liored 10 sell il. Deal.
ers and purchasers generally are cautioned
| against buying ofany but our regular agents
otherwise they will be imposed upon with q
worthless article.
SCOVIL 4 MEAD,
lib Chartrcs street, n. Orleans. Sole Gene
raj Agents for the Southern States Ia
whom all orders must Invariably be ad.
dressed.
Jan 81 40 I'm
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W-It is not generally known that the
good custom of keeping birthdays is many
thousand years old Il is recorded in the
4oth chapter of Genesis and the 4Oth verse
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Carpets, Cil-Cloths, &C.,
at Low Prices for Cash!
GcOrgc T.. T.. Hyatt,


Nos. 444 and 44G Pcark- Street, (neor
ChothGm,) New- York,
HAS now in store, and is constantly re-
Il ceiving wELL-AssoRTED STocK OF
CARPETS. OIL-CLoTHs. &c, to which he
invites public attention, believing that an
examination Of both quality and prices will
prove satisfactory TO Merchants and to
Purchasers generally, who buy for Cash
His Stock consists of
RICH VELVET TAPESTRY g. BRUS-
Sells CARPETS. IN NEW DESIGNS;
SUPERIOR ENGLISH e. AMERl.
lCAN 3-PLY, AND INGRAM
ARPETS;
Comprising many New Patterns, made ex-
pressy for first class trade. Also,
TwiIled and plain Venetian Hall and Stair
Carpets. Oil Cloths in widths from to
"a feet, in various qualities. Rich Mosaic
Tutted and Common Hearth Rugs and
Door-mats Of different sorts. Table and
Piano Covers of Choice Patterns. A.
5-4 and g. Plaid and Plain Mattinrs.-
Window Shades of desirable stylcs.--
Stair Coverings, Stair Rods, and all other
articles usually kept in Carpet Stores.
HE Is ALSO AGENT FOR SELLING
Carhart & Nye's Power Loom Three.ply
and Ingram Carpets, as well as Blrber's
Auburn Prison-madc Brussels 3-ply. Ingram
and Venetian Carpets and Rugs.
All which will be fairly represented to
purchasers. and sold ut fair prices.
July %, 24-ly.
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many years, extensively engaged In procuring
patents for new ipventione, and win advise IfI|
yentoys, without charge, IN regard 10 che aovels
y % theiS Improvements
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New York.
n. B.-L. s.. 4 Co. have recently Published
and have now for sale, the FARMER'S
GUIDE, by Henry Stephens, of Edinburgh
and Professor Norton, Of Yale College, New liza
ven, complete in vols, royal octave, Containing
1900 pages, II steel aud 800 wood engraving
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kissing.

The editress of the Ladies' Repository,
just started at Richmond, speaks out on the
" Kissing question" in manner that
proves her " sensible to the last" Hear
the way she talks
Kisses acknowledged institution. 1t is
as natural for folks TO like them it is for
run down hill, except when it is so cold it freezes
and can't run at all. Kisses, like the faces phi
losophers, vary. Some are hot as coal fire, some
sweet honey, some mild as milk, some tasteless as
long-drawn soda. Kisses stolen are said to have
more nutmeg and cream than any other sort. AS to
proposed Kisses they not liked at all. We have
made it our business to enquire among our friends,
and they agree with US, that stolen kiss is mos,
agreeable-thakis, if the theft is made by the RICH,
person. Talk Of shyness and struggng-no wonder,
when some bpeds approach it is miraculous that la
dies do not 90 into commissions. We do not speak
altogether from experience, but from what we have
heard others say. We have been kisseda few times
and as we are not very old hope to receive many
more" ...., .....-... ,.. ~
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BOsTON. June

BOsTON, June 4.
The Rutland papers Of this forenoon, con-
tain the particulars of a riot in that city On
Saturday night The commencement of the
disturbances it appears, was caused by the
purchase of some liquor by the Mayor and to
transfer to the city agency by his casting vote,
in the Board of Aldermen, Saturday, p. NJ.
- An attack on the building was begun chiefly
by boys throwing stones. Mayor Dorr then
appeared, fourishing sword, with two mil
itary companies, which he had ordered out
The appear ance of tn; military cXasperated
the CROWD, who received them with groans and
Kisses. Mayor Dorr ordered the military to
fire, which order Capt. Green refused to obey,
saying that the circumstances did not call for
such severe measures. The Rife Guard soon
after appeared, when the mob burst open the
daor of the liquor room. A section of the
Guard, by order of the Mayor fired, and one
was killed and six or eight badly wounded.
A public meeting of citizens was held this
morning aud committee appointed to exam,
inc the cause aud particulars OF the riot
coroner's inquest has been empannelled to re.
port on the death of Geo. Robbins.
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RIOT AT MICHIGAN CITY.-We are informed
by DR.. A. B. Elliot, general travelling agent OF
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad,
who was an eyewitness, that q serious riot oc-
Cured at Michigan City on Saturday evening.
1t appears that the keeper of an eating house
called the Railroad Hotel. has been long guilty
OF conducting it in disreputable manner. A
recent outrage committed on the premises up
stigated mob to enter the house and efiectu-
ally close out its business. The furniture,
LIQUORS, and even the provisions, were all car
ried out into the street, piled together and
burned to ashes The windows were all broken
in, and the house completely riddled. The
keeper, whose name is Childs, got out through
the garnet under the roof, and escaped. l. Chi
eago DAILY Press. 800 .e..' ssl b. 1918 -
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SUPERIOR.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
THIS place is situated the bay of Superior and Left
sesses better site, better harbor, and greater advan
tages for commercial city, than any other point in the
northwest, and equaled in prospective importance
by Chicago only.
The proprietors have clear, undsputed, and unin
numbered title to the land upon which SUPERIOR is laid
and all purchasers OF lots receive deeds
for the same.
Superior laid during the past season. and al
ready contains several hundred Inhabitants large no
tel number of stores, a commodious pier, with air
houses and in all respects the fourishing new
town in the west. The county seat u. S. Land Or
fce and Post Office located here, where the Mssis-
sipp and Lake Superior U. 8. Military Road, in
course of construction, connecting with ST. Paul. ter
inmates 1t also the lake terminus of all the project
ed railroads to the head of Lake superior. The $500
canal will be open by June, after which time four lines
Of lake steamers will to SuperiOr,-One from Chi
cago, two from Cleveland, and from Buffalo: fip
vessels having been built expressly fer this trade.
Two steam saw mills and printing press u.
the way to Superior, and will be promptly set to work.
One-half of the lots have been appropriated by the
propreors to be sold by the undersigned actual
public improvements. Liberal appropriations hav
been made for public purposes-parks, churches, raj
roads, &c, &C. ' ...
o. In order to correct the misapprehenson arisin
from similarity of names, proper 10 State that u
peror City," about the title of which legal controver
exists, is another and different place. and in dill
ferent township from Superior.
o. Maps of Superior signed by Thos Clark, sur
veyor, and VIM. H. Newton, agent and attorney for
propretors an may be in the principal hotels OF
Buffalo and other cities.
All persons who wish purchase lots obtain nor-
nation can apply to VIM. H. Newton, Superior, Doug
las county, Wisconsin.
VIM. II. NEWTON,
Agent & Attorney for Proprietors of Superior
May 3, 1855.
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,Starkey & Petteys'
IA ND OF FlCE

Third Stirred. Observation-Disclosures Paul, Minnesota
REFERENCES: .u
His Excellency W. A. German, Min. Ter Hon. e.
Rice, Delegate to Congress Hon. R. Smith, Alton, Ills
James r. Whiting, Esq, New York City Hon. Davic
0lmsted, exM Mayor St Paul Borup Cakes, Bankers,
st. Paul Ames Van Etten, Attorneys, st. Paul.
INROM actual observations are acquainted with all
Il the best locations east of the Mississippi River.
TO CAPITALISTS
We can offer great inducements.
MONEY INVESTED,
Only in such places that guarantee heavy per cent
age.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT,
And sold, or located advantageously.
Two and four lots near the city.
Several 49, so and leo tracts OF ne picked lands
for sale on good terms.
LAND AT LAKE SUPERIOR,
And on the beautiful Island of La Pcinte SALE in such
quantities as to suit purchasers .-..
PLATS AND ABSTRACTS
VI all the Government Lands located at the Stillwate
Land Office.
Lands also for sale bordering of the beau
tul lake. IN the Territory only short distance from the
city
We have extensively explored the contemplated line
of NJ. n. W Railroad, and give information far
mers and actual settlers that will them much time
and expense.
Good City Property for ale. April l2dawtt
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DntfI9.
NJ. S. ALLEN

NJ. S. ALLEN Proprietor.
"AVING taken the above Hotel and thoroughly re-
IL fitted and furnished 1t, MIR. ALLEN begs to in
form the citizens of ST. Paul and the travelling public,
that he is now prepared to accommodate both board
and Travellers in unsurpassed in the city.
The table shall always be supplied with the best the
market affords The location of the Hotel being imme
daely in front Of the steamboat landing and in the
business portion of the city, makes it particularly de-
srable to those who wish depart boats trans
act business in the city. June 1-dawtf
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From Putnam's Monthly for June.
ROBERT OF LINCOLN.
BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.

BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
MerriIy swinging on briar and weed,
Near TO the nest of his little dame,
Over the noun tain side or mead,
Robert of Lincoln is telling his name
Bob-o'-link, bob-O'-link,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx
Snug and safe lie that nest OF ours,
Hidden among the summer flowers.
Chez, chez, chez.
Robert of Lincoln is gay drest,
Wearing bright black wedding coat;
White are his shoulders and white his crest
Hear him call in his merry note
Bob-o'-link, bob. o'.link,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx;
Look what nice new coat is mine,
Sure there was never bird so fine
Chez, chez, chez.
Robert of Lincoln's Quaker wife,
Pretty and quiet, with plain, brown wings,
Passing at home patient life,
Broods In the grass while her husband sings
Bob-o'-nk, bob-o'-link,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx
Brood, kind creature you need not fear
Thieves and robbers while am here.
Chez, chez, chez.
Modest and shy as a nun is she;
One weak chirp is her only note.
Braggart and prince OF braggarts is he,
Pouring boasts from his little throat
Bob-o'-lnk, bOb-O'-link,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx
Never was ! afraid of man
Catch me, cOwardly knaves, if you can
Chez, chez, chez. -.. ..s
SIX white eggs on bed of hay,
Flecked with purple-a pretty sight
There, as the mother sits all day.
Robert Is singing with all his might
Bob-o'-link, bob-o' link;
Nice good wife, that never goes out
Keeping house while frslic about
Chez, chez, chez.
soon the little ones chip the shell,
Six wide mouths are open for food
Robert Of Lincoln bestirs him well,
Gathering seeds for the hungry brood
Bob-o'-nk, bob-o'-link,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx
This new life ia likely to be
Hard for gay young fellow like me.
Chez, chez, chez.
Robert Of Lincoln at length il made
Sober with work and silent with care
Offs his holiday garment laid,
Half forgotten that merry air,
Bob-o'-link, bOb-o'-link,
Sphinx spank, sphinx;
Nobody knows but my mate and |,
Where our nest and our nestlings lie.
Chez, chez, chez.
summer wanes, the children grown;
Fun and frolic no more he knows;
Robert of Lincoln, huAmdrum crone,
of he fies and he sings he goes
Bob-o'-link, bob-o-link,
Sphinx, spank, sphinx.
When you can pipe that merry old strain,
Robert of Line oln come back again.
Chez, chez, chez.
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No Henry Ward Beecher says that he
would as soon go counting with his faith
ers old love-letters as to go to church and
carry book to pray out Of.
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American House.
Corner Of ST. Anthony, Exchange and Fourth StYeet
SAINT PAUL.

s. LONG, Proprietor.
TIME Proprietors OF the American House respectful
Il ly announce to their old patrons, and strangers
visiting Saint Paul, that their popular hotel has been
thoroughly renovated and fitted up with and ele-
CANT furniture and that they prepared to entertain
those who may favor them with their patronage in
manner TO fully sustain the character of their house
the leading hotel of the capital Of Minnesota.
~ Connected with the American il q Livery Stable,
prepared to furnish pleasure parties and Others with
elegant turnouts. Aprl9dly
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- JEFFERSON FARMER Esq is an authorized Agent
tor Gaena to procure subscribers and ad
We. :sements. His receipts will be regarded payments
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So The PIONEER printed by Steam, on Taylors Large
Cylinder Power The of Steam Power in our
establishment enables to ute Book and Job Print
ing with increased despatch, and at reduced prices.
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Mendoza House.

Mendoza, Minnesota Territory.
NJ ESSRS. CRISWELI II FLYNN respectfully announce
l to the public that they have taken this commodious
and beautifully situated Hoelat the mouth of the Min
nesota River, and opposite Fort Snelng-and now
open and ready for the accommodation of strangers and
travellers.
animal TO the satisfaction of the travelling public.
April Is, 1854 d6ma
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WinSlGW House.
Junction of SAINT Anthony, Eagle, and Fort Street.
SAINT PAUL.
II. A. PARKER. Prnnrietnr.

HAVING taken this large and comiiodous House
IL respectfully solicit q share Of public patronage.
The building is new having only been opened in July
last and expense has been spared in furnishing
offers to the travelling public that great desideratum
home Being situated in the business portion
the city, VISITORS business pleasure, will find IL
to their advantage to stop with The prOprietOrs
will spare no pains to furnish their table with every lux
ury the market affords.
o. Connected with this Hotel il a Livery STAB <,
prepared to furnish pleasure parties, and Other.
good turnOuts. II. A. PARKER
St. Paul, Nov. 81, ls54-dSwly.
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO,
York, successor Of Peter z Ceorre oriIisrJ oIsr.
for sale all kinds oisNUFF and TOBACCOS, IN gene
raj use Foe particulars, Price CuIrent caa Is Oh
Feb. 20, 1856. fehaodxwly
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DeSOtO House.

JOHN c. PARKS, = Proprietor.
Late of Virginia Hotel, st. LOUIS
VUNHIS HOUSE is now finished, furnished and ready
Il for the reception of company. 1t is the largest
House in the North West-was built for frst-class
House, and has all the convenences of the best Eastern
Houses.
The rooms large and elegantly furnished. Trav.
oilers visiting Galena will find at the DeSoto a pleasant
snd agreeable home.
Galena, April 10, 1855. Apd2m
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H1 LAWYERS BIANKs.-The attention of the profession
is directed to and elegant series of Law Blanks
in process of printing at the Pioneer Office They are all
printed the best paper and with and large sized
script type. Those already issaed
Complaint Promssory Note against all the Parties
Complaint on Promissory Note, against Endorser
Summons for Money Demand on Contract for Payment
Of Money;
Summons for Relief
of other Blanks we have issued.
Bonds for Deeds;
Quit-Claim Deeds.
Mortgages.
In addition to the above We have printed complete
set of Bounty Land Claim Blanks, arranged to meet
every class Of applicants under the Act of Congress-
pssead at the last session.
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TO- All transient advertisements inserted in the
WEEKLY PIONEER will be charged at the rate of 81
square for the first Insertion and 50 cents per square
each subsequent insertion. The charges for yearly
advertisements may be ascertained at the Counting
Room,
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SHAKsPEARE.-'I hold my duty, as hold my
soui-bo'h to my God and to my honored state"