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The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
SaSEl aud Blinds

THE subscribers keep constantly on hand
i Window Sash of nearly all sizes manufactured in
The neatest and most substantial manner, and win
make to order Blinds the shortest notice. They In
yite those in want ofthese arclesto call and examine
their manufactures before purchasing elsewhere.
Shop few rods directly North of Unnio Block, near
Parmele's Steam Mill. -n BROWN& SPARR.'
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
PRENTISS, HOPKINS & co.
Fall Goods 1854.

WE ARE DAILY RECEIVING our fall
wv stock of goods, comprising broad cloth casi-
meres, vestings, delanes, eashmeres, gopits, EN-
Sroceres croekery, hardware, &C., which we guaran-
lee 70 sell at figures to suit Call and examine before
purchasing. PhENIlSS, hoFhlNo ~ Co.
Oetoher IIth ia54,-lO-tf.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

HATS AND CAPS.--A large stock Of
Ill Hats and Caps of all styles just received and sell
ing very low. Oct. 90. 1854. A. V. HORR & co.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

SHEARS, Scissors and Pocket Knives, OF
~ the finest quality, can be found
Jan II, 1854. at X. a. BAIRD d Co.'S.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

H. w. SMITH g. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail dealers in Groceries and Prov
sons, in Collins House Block. Ravenna. Ohio.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

A LARGE and general assortment of Nails
n Glass and House Trimmings of every Variety at
= Z. T. RICHARpsoN's.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
STEAMI STEAM

WE are manufacturing Steamers for thepurpose o
w heating Milk Wash water, and various other uses
for which they so convenient
BEcKLEY & RAwscN's.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
los Superior St., Cleveland.
Dentistry,

SSEss DR. A. A. Harris Dentist, Of
U Yy5SssgA ~ Ace in the Phoenix Block over E. T
Iulb Richardson's Hardware Store.
Begs most respectfully to return his sincere thanks
to the inhabitants of RaycnEa and its vicinity for tho
liberal patronage bestowed upon him during the past
year. and trusts by unremttng attention, to be favored
with the continued support of his friends and
them that it will be his constant endeaVors to give
satisfaction in all work entrusted to him. All work
warranted.
Ravenna, Feb. 81, 1855. 20-tf.
-. = = -. SssEaH..s4.Y n ii
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

THE CHEST-Medicate Fur Chest Pro-
i tectors. For sale by G. HATCH.
Nov. 90, 1854. ......- .s -.. -..s.l
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
HENRY JAMES.

Barber and Hair-dresssr. Shop, under the Collins
House, next door west Of Mason,s Saloon. Shaving,
Haif-cntting, and shampcoing dene promptly apd
iR,ths moss isshiohsbie seyie. ~
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

HOUSE KEEPERS, TAKE NOTICE.
Wen manufacturing new article of tin Ba-
ker, for Summer use; it is portable, and be set
out doors, with quart or two of charcoal it will do
an ordinary baking, and that too in that is
hard to beat. Call and see them at
BECKLEY g. RAwsoN's.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
LIVER COMPLAINT,

DYSPEPSIA, Jaunulce, CnrOnlc or Ner-
~ vous Debility. Disease of the Kidneys, and all
Disease arising from Disordered Liver Stomach;
such Constipation, inward Piles, Funess of Blood
to the Head, Aeidy of the Stomach, Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust for Food Fulness Of Weight in the
Stomach, Sour EructatioDs, Sinking Fluttering at
the Pit of the Stomach, Swimming of the Head, Hur-
ried and Difficult Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart,
Choking or suffoeating Sensations when In lying
posture, Dimness of fVsion, Dots or Webs before the
sight, Fever and Dull Pain in the Head, Deficiency
of fPepsiraton, Yellowness the Skin and Eyes Pain
in the Side, Back, Chest, Limbs, &c., Sudden Flush
es of Heat, Burning the Flesh, Constant Imagnngs
Of evil, and Great Depression ofSpirits.1 I5' f'l
Can be efeetuay cured By DR.. Hocfand's Celebrated
German Bitters, prepared BY DR.. c.. M. Jackson,
No. 100 .Areh ST., PHILADELPHIA. a. , . &: -.Ely.
Their power over the above diseases is otexcel1-
ed equaled by any other preparation in the United
States, the cures attest in many cases after skfal
physicians had failed. hsttaf7a fh@a
These Bitters are worthy the attention of Invads.
Possessing great virtues in the Rectication OF dis
of the Liver and lesser glands, exercising tho
most searching powers in weakness and affections Of
the digestive organs they are, wha safe, certain and
pleasant.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
Fgiaycmnaa Summit NliHls.

A GOOD supply of Cloths consisting of
Il consisting Of Broad cloth and fancy Cashmere,
Chasmerett, Satinet, Jeans, &C., at
Ravenna, March co. 1854 o. L. Gt ]. p. SUTLIFFs.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
Hardware! ISarelware!!

THE subscriber takes pleasure in saying
that he has in hand, the largest and most COM
plete stock Hardware offered in Portage county,
comprising full assortment of all articles usually
kent in Hardware Store and those of the hest quail
ty and manufacture, which will be sold cheap for ready
pay, Aug. % '54' at +. T. RICHARDSON'S.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
Office FranlxFira and Warren EsaiH
|
inspectors Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned, has
~ been duIy appointed County Inspector, under the
ac to prevent the adulteraon of Alcoholic Liquors.
passed May j. 1854, and is duly quglifed and ready to
enter upon the duties of his Office. Office Rowe
Witter q Co.., Store. A. BELDING; Inspector.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14
Cash and Short Credits

GOATS Pants and Vests good supply at
" March 90, 1854. OIL. dk J. p. SUTLIFFs.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

MOTICE-R. A. Baird having formed
lS co-partnersfip with dewey of Franklin,wilo
continue business before, the old stand in lien
Boek, under the name and firm of X. A. Baird &z
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-03-14

BOOTS and SHOES-A full stock con-
ID sisting of Gents Boots and Shoes; Ladies Morocco
BOotees Caters, Buskins, Goat enaml'd and patent
Leather Shoes Children and Youths Shoes of every
description. Call and "try them on.''
PRENTIss HOPKINS Co.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The know nothings appear to have fIShten-
ed the Piereites cut Of all propriety and self
respect. a late Richmond Enquirer commences
an article in the following strain:
ITO the democratic know nothings We ap-
peal in all kindness and friendship. We and
our nominees agree with you upon all the car
dinal prnei Piles of party faith. We and our
nominees have heretofore stood side by side
with you, voting the same tickets, worshipping
at the same affairs, glorying over the same tri-
unpbs and mourning over common defeats. We
differ now upon one topic; why should that
drive you from US? Our nominees are neither
alien born foreigners, nor catholics. They are
not likely 70 place the pope at the head Of this
government Why then turn from them? The
democratic shp-the flag ship of the whole
feet-old Nirginia-old Ironsides is surround
ed by dangers-a fog is around and upon her.
Will YOU not stay, and, be the fate of the ship
what it may. let that fate be yours? Stay with
US, help US to work at the pumps! VIII you
desert the life boat and leave us? No-you
will rather cry with Lawrence, ''don't give up
the ship!" You will rather 60 down with Luce
and trust to Providence to save. Stand by US
then, and we will save the old ship from the
dangers which threaten herr
The dangers which threaten her. we sup
pose to be nothing less than the prospect that
the people may turn the Piercites out of Office
and the poor fellows be cast upon the world, to
seek livelihood by some other method than
sucking treasury pap. 1t is somewhat singu-
lar that while majority of the swaziland OBJ
scure Pierce organs are charging the know
nothings with being wings in Disguise pro
pagandists of bigoted and unconstitutional dog
mas, 'abolitionists, and various like epithets,
the Richmond Enquirer, the oldest, the ablest
and most influential journal belonging to the
administration published in the Union, calls 'to
the democratic know nothngs TO work at the
pumps and aid it in saving old Virginia from
drifting on the breakers
The Bee says that time was, when this same
Enquirer would as lief have doubted the demo
cracy of Jackson, as the success Of the party in
the ttold dominion It looks curious and de-
cidedly novel to see that faithful journal seized
with misgivings of failure, pitifully lowering its
naughty crest and supplicating the know moth
ings to stand by the democracy. The party in
Virginia must be getting shaky and feeble in
deed, when its file leader crouches meanlv to
tie foe. b it well understood that this same
Enquirer, has, until quite recently, been thun-
dering forth its philippics against the very Or
ganisation whose aid it now beseecbes. yainl- |
we trust. What can be viler than this thrice
sodden demagogueism, which with front of
bsass and heart as hollow as a nutshell, en-
treats the assistance of those whom in its hour
Of confidence, it was wont to ravile with the
strongest expressions ofhatred and abborrence!
The Enquirer may coax and conjure until it
becomes hoarse, but it will never prevail upon
he democratic know nothings" to vote for
Pierce or those putin nomination by his office
holders.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

gT Those Of our town subscribers VINO 40
not receive their papers regularly, Will please
send word to the office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

Those who pretend to bein the secrets of the
recent convention of the know nothings, at Gin
cinnati, say that another plank has been added
to the platform of the party. It is to the eff
feet says the St. Louis Republican, that no
nomination shall ever be made of any man for
office who is attached to any of the sectional Or
ultra parties into which the country is divided.
Thus, the -Nebraskaite, the abolitionist, the
Maine liquor lawite, the nulIifer, the freesoil-
er, and thes1isunionist, are all repudiated and
cut off. Conservative men-friends of the
Union-and no others, are to be put up for Of
fee. This movement, whether dictated By
patriotism or policy, it cannot be questioned,
will add to the strength of the new party, whose
motto we learn is "our whole country and our
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

F1aE.-The old hospital, situated short dis
lance below town, was destroyed by fire on
Thursday evening. Ithad been untenanted for
some months
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The rise in the river has come at last, and
no mistake. We will hereafter have sufficient
water to give US good navigation to the falls,
and there are enough boats to form daily
line, and meet the wants OF travellers and ship
pers. The rates for freight are falling.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

An election took place on Saturday, for the
purpose Of deciding whether licenses should be
granted, or refused, to vend liquors in less
quantity than one gallon in the foarth ward Of
the parish Of Caddo, during the year 1855
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The new steamer Sodo, bound from Alex
andria to this port, broke her shaft, and was
compelled to send to New Orleans for new
one. She will be in running order in two or
three days.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The steamers Union, Fulton, Swamp Fox,
B. L. Clark, Jean Webre, Lone Star and HUI
ron are plying weekly between Alexandria and
New Orleans. Passengers and shippers need
fear no detention
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

A decision, just rendered by the U. States
circuit court for Massachusetts,, has disfranchis-
ed two thousand alien voters in consequence of
the defective organisation ofthe police courtby
which their papers were issued. Apolice court
is not court of record.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The city of Columbus, Geo, has made a sub
scnptlon Of $780, 900 to the Mobile and Girard
railroad, and $4,000 to the Montgomery and
West Point railroad The result Of this action
will be, that in twelve months from date. Col
umbus and Montgomery will connect BY rail
road In three years the railroad from Mont
gomery to Pensacola will be finished.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The United States at this moment presents
the singular spectacle of the American peopIe
being represented at Madrid by Frenchman.
at Genoa BY an Italian, at the Hague by Ger
man, at Naples BY scotchman, and by an
Irishman at Lisbon.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

We are indebted to captain Alban, of the
Aida, for New Orleans papers the 23d.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03


The Washington correspondent of the New
ork Post the Pierce organ at the latter city,
states that Mr.. Sickles, secretary to the Amer
lean legation at London, will soon return home,
and adds that, "Mr. Buchanan writes home in
most complaining tone. He wants some one
sent out to put the affairs of the London leoa-
ton IN order. He would like to have Hunter.
chlet clerk of the department of state, or some
other capable man. He is willing that Sickles
should go home. 1t seems that the seal of the
legation was used to cover dispatches to the
continent of warlike and revolutionary nature.
1t seems that courlers were employed who were
not courlers, but emissaries of continental in
trlgue. The author of Sanders letter is said to
have dabbled in this Natter
This is but sample of the manner in which
the government of the United States has been
prostituted by the Pierce office-holders.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The masonic ball, on Wednesday last, was
even more brilliant and successful than It's orig
majors contemplated. Every thing went off
handsomely and the guests retired amid regrets
that the festivities were at an end.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The clerk Of the Augusta has our thanks for
files of late papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

We are under obligations to the hon. Thee.
G. Hunt, for important and interesting public
documents.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03


It's becoming the height of fashion with the
Pierce organs to abuse and villify Lewis Cass,
whom but few years since they were lauding
oto the skies, and making use of every exertion
to elect PRESIDENT This conduct cxcites the
indignation of the old school democratic Jour
mails, who turn the tables on the Piercites.-
Marks, of the Bayou Sara Ledger, whose fam
iy-father, sons and brotLer-dates its demo-
cracy as far back as the first canvass of Jack
son, and has never deviated from the creed in
his last issue says:
."GENERAL CAss.-This noble old democratic
chieftain. at the opening of the present con-
gress, was elected president of the senate bro
TEN. We know of no man at the north that
we would sooner trust than he; no. not even
Dickinson, for we look upon them both as the
greatest, the best and most reliable statesmen
that our country ever produced, always except
ing Andrew Jackson And, not all the vitupe-
rations of the Washington Union and Richmond
Enquirer can ever abate one ot or title of their
well earned fame. The southern people NAV
be hastyin giving expression to their opinions.
but never ungrateful, and they well know that
the constitutional rights of the south were ablv
defended by them both We think it in bad
taste, TO say the least Of it, for any southern
man, much less one who pretends to be a de-
mocratic editor, to abuse such men,
The Ledger is right. Cass and Dickinson
are the ablest and purest men to be found in the
democratic ranks, and the least Objectionable
to the south; but that is the very reason why
they are abused by the Piercites.
The report on the condition of the poor and
INDECENT III the city Of New York, reveals manv
painful and melancholy facts. The association
for affording relief during the year ending on
the 1st ult, relieved 5977 families, comprisino
26, 1886 persons, at cost of $685. II. To
do this %, 142 visits were made Some idea
ofthe vast field for phianthropic exertions open
ed in that city, may be gathered from the fact,
that 1927 INDECENT sick persons were gratui
tously provided for by the public dispensaries
and hospitals during the year. To this list, who
are chiefly composed of unskilled immigrant
laborers of the most destitute class, should be
added multitudes Of the same class that are re-
levedby private benevolence and the numerous
charities and benevolent orders in the
city; also those cared for BY the churches.
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Seventeen runaway slaves from Missouri ar
rived at Chicago, Illinois, on the 9Th ult. They
were pursued by three Missourians and the o.
;. marshal was called upon to arrest the ne
5roes. He endeavored to summon the posse
The military companies were or
Tered out, but only one responded to the call.
treat excitement was oceasioned BY the pre-
ence Of the Missourians, and, inundated b.
be crowd of people, the O. s. commissioner
dismissed the proceedings.
-N---r-~<~@-~-~-~-~o@-~
We understand that there has been a rise oil
wenty feet water in the Ouachita.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

We have heard Of three or four instances of
houses being robbed during the past fortnight.
Our citizens must look to the fastenings on their
doors and windows.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

~OUR Jon OFFIcE.-We have added TO
our establishment one Of HOES Patent ROTARY
Presses, capable of printing from 1000 TO
1900 cards, circulars, etc, per hour, and an
additional hand-press suitable for pamphlets
and large jobs, together with fine assortment
Of ornamental type, paper, and blank cards
which enables us to fill orders for every des
crption of printing to any extent III superior
style, with great despatch and at unusually
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03


Here is specimen of the "pet bank sys-
tenn, which is such a favorite with and so highly
extolled by the democracy. The Washington
Star says. information has been received at the
treasury department, that the bank Of Colum-
bus, Ohio, } against which there is govern
ment suit pending for the recovery of the sum
Of > 100, 600 deposited with it by the q. States,
during the late administration, has made an as
signment for the benefit of its creditors; or. in
other words, has taken that means of prevent
ing the general government from recovering BY
due process oflaw. 1t is not believed bowey-
er that the assignment can hold good against
Uncle Sam.
The New Orleans and Montgomery steamer
Alabama, recently sunk, has been raised.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

Colonel J. A. Kelly, one of the heroes of the
Lopez expedition, and correspondent to the
Picayune, writes that general Felix Huston is
candidate, on the know nothing ticket, for the
United States senate in opposition to the hon.
John slidell. The general has belonged to 50
many parties, that it is hard to find out which
one he now fraternizes with.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The natives of Great Britain, residing in N.
Orleans, earnestly solicit the sympathy of their
countrymen in Louisiana for the purpose of Gre
ating fund for the relief of the widows and
orphans of the soldiers sailors and marines of
the British service in the war against Russia,
Any donations for this purpose can be forward
ed to VIM. Mure, her majesty's consul at New
Orleans. - .-
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1855-01-03

The Picayune, in its monetary report for the
week ending on the 23d ult., says that, the
turn of the money market has been against the
borrower, and the indications are, that we shall
have something of a panic before long. The
demand for accommodations is becoming quite
pressing, not only for immediate wants, but in
anticipation, also, Of the heavy payments ma
turing over the whole of January. Rates for
money, of course are hardened, and long pa
per Of the very best grade cannot be placed at
better figure than IL, while we are aware Of
negotiations as low as Is. We therefore place
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-16
CLARENDON IRON. WORKS,
WILMINGTON, n. c.
YNNHE CLARENDON IRON WORKS !

y, N. y.
TUNHE CLARENDON IRON WORKS ARE
Il prepared receive orders for Beam Vertical,
Horizontal Oscating Steam Engines, gh Gr Low Pres
sure and Iapted to all purposes Circular Vertical and
Portable Saw Mills complete; Pumps, Mining Machinery,
Grst end Flour Mills copete Parker TIrb ne and other
heels Equippng OF Steamers Car heels and Axies
Horse powers OF patterns &c Field Pumps and
Eng mes; Rice Thashes Shpgie Mach mes, Shutting, Pull
lies Hangers Gears and all other Mill Work.
CASTINGS.
and Brass Castings of all descriptions, including
Ornamental Irun Railing, Pipe. Br dye Castings &C. &c
The Company would specially invite attention To Their
styles and patterns of RAILING VIII oh may be seen at their
office.
BOILERS.
Tubular, Flue and Cylindrjcai Boilers, Water Tanks,
Chimneys and all other kinds of Boiler Work.
REPAIRS
separate department and force will be kept for REPAIRS
where W be done thoroughly and tn despatch.
All work done in the establishment delivered either ON
the of the Wilmington Manchester Railroad or the
Wilmington Weldon Railroad in fats at the C"mpa
ny's wharf, free Of charge
Having facilities The above work will be done
reasonable terms elsewhere North South and in
prompt and satisfactory manner. :
Consultation by otherwise, in regard TO plans
GINS fer mills their tl,rntne, and for machinery
generally willingly answered. All orders cummunca-
lions To be addressed the Inders gned
HENRY NJ. DRANE, Agent
March %, 1855. 3i-tt
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

TENHE ATLANTIC AND NUkTn CAtUl.lNA RAIL
IL ROAD CUMPANI.-Prup,>als wat be received by
The under neG from On, of alb ty office of
the Company Newborn, Nr,h Carolina until h, >ih vi
JUNO, I>3, for Grading bridging, Masonry and iper
>lluc ureIncud The (lhe plan of Rail
iShed by the OF 10 pounds IL the inea Yard of
the Eastern Dv:s,on OF The Ailan.c and North Carolina
R ruaa, eXcrd from the Eastern bank of the Trent
River, "ps Newborn, Beaufort HLrbor The
beng about 3h%4 miles.
Proposals VIII be received for the work in sections
abu, mile each tr The stance of les.
The prp"si> will what amount OF Uck, bonds OF
the vi Craven and Creret and Town Beaufort,
and Cash wi:i be received pay for The
q the aduct Trent RIVER. separate
The Grading. THIS ' .aduct wall be about 81 feel
leng h, udng the draw the spans w be feet
upon IL and abunen.s, rang ab
ii MASONRY, and abu 1870 percIes pack
t.unia1un, CT b. and l-Iappng.
The grade of Br. dye be ali feet above
The depIl t wafer Will from feet
90 feet and ,he channel ab Ut II for RS fee
This structure, w.r,hy the afternoon of
SIuue and Brck MsunS Bridge Blu lders. The plan of
Will Le How IMPROVED Truss With Arches
The Maps, Piuies Plans and will he ready
for at The lice III he Company and after The
10th III Tune, 1879, iur her information be
obtained regard the work. The Company The
right reeci ali If The Irposais, should they be
unsatisfactory. All other tn be ny equal The s.uck
holders WILL be gwen The preference the award If The
contracts JOHN ID. WHITFORD
LreStaeHt
w. BEVERHOUT THOMPSON,
chief Etytmeer.
May o0th 1857 5j-t2SJune