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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-09-11
PINE IuNIRER

THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY,
AOHN +. GLOVER a. CO., of Main and Seventh
eH Evansville Ind would respectfully inform the
Public. that they low
complete Seasoned Pine Lumber all
qualities Tongued and Grooyed Pine and
Ash Floorng Dressed and undreed Ceiling, Castings and
Pannss; 100000 feet sound Common Boards suitable for
shops feneng Pine and Poplar Shingles &C.
&C. Can hayemade to order at the lowest prices shelving
Doors Sash Blinds Mantle Pieces. Mouldngs Frames for
Doors and Windows &C., Bills prices forwarded to all
who send for them. Orders from distance will receive
decentralization. febl2 If
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WATCHES. CLOCKS. AND JEyELRY.


ME- have Just received our new stock Of watcher.
We Clocks. Jewelry and Silver altogether the finest
and largest stock offered in this city, and which, be-
ing purchased enables sell lower
than usual We have gold and silver hunting
watches from the finest do the cheapest arce gold
guard fob and chains ladies' and gents breast pins
seal scale and plain rings drops and rBgs guard and
fob keys seas in short article in line business
in great variety of style and price. ~ q " ~ e ~
We have also made gements by which will be
constantly supplied with style of iron and wood
eightday and thirty clocks direct from the factory
which will SELL Wholesale retail they be
purchased in Western city.
BITTRoLFF & sons. Main st.. bet. LIST and I'd.
N B-Evsry article sold establishment warranted
to be represented. rti 81 Fla- 4
Old gold and silver the price, taken in exchange
for jewelry. --. apllr
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MISCELLANEOUS.
HAKnWARN NEW sT0Cnl


ftHAS. SMELLS is opening large and complete
~ of Hardware, Cutlery etc., ofwhieh
he would invite examination by merchants and traders
from the interior of Indiana Illinois and Kentucky
ally in they may satisfy themselves that Hard
Evansville elsewhere,
being direct imporaons from Europe Home
stock portion to arrive but mostly hand) viz:
Table Knives, 575 gross every style and pattern.
Pocket kniyesi 500 dozen, Superior assortment.
6cYthes; 100 grain, quality
scythe snathes; IS dozen; compiete assortment
Cradles. grain; rs dozen. ass. d qualities.
Forks. hay and msnure 60 dozen, from common best
polished. . E. If
Hay rakes, 20 dszsn, ''BIood's brandt
Scythe stones; rs bxs of u gross each.
Hoes; rs dozen. steel, planters. and handled.
Chains; 10 casks, trace and log.
Hamesi rs dozen, root and steam bent.
Shoves and Spades 40 dozen Ames Rowiands and iron
Files; 500 dozen, entire and complete assortment.
Saws, mill and cut; cases, cast and German steel
Baws; so dozen, hand, compass Wood etc.
Planes; 10 cases bench and moulding
Butts Greenwoods broad and shutter.
Screws gimlst; gross, New England Screw Cost
Axes; so bxs; chopping. broad and hand
Brass kettles; casks, ell Sizes
Coffee mills; so dozen, various patterns
spoons; 100 gross iron Britannia and German silver.
Tea kettlesi 2easks. light and smooth
Augers, 100 dozen, assorted KINDS ana brAnoS'
1trap hin lbs to "a inches.
Bad irons; 100 lbs, 4 20 3 IDS
Japanne tin ware; 8 cases, very large assortment
very large of steel shears and scis
sors wool cotton andhorse cards. horse dust
ing and shoe brushes; auger bits and gimbles:---
braces bb fish hooks and Ines
pencils; combs specacles and port
haies needles. sewing knitting and yarn gun jews
harps, hairpns, thmbles, ete: ety. ETY.
CHAIN BY THE CAsK-all Of which will be
sold exceedingly low for cash or time RaPsr
at the new Hardware Store below Branch
Evansville. Ind. apH
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NOT ALL.

H1TE often hear Ladies thew believe Mr. Embch does
w ali the retail Dry Goods business in town, Now,
knowing him As to be modest man and not Wishing
more hoore heaped upon him tha be is entitled must
the assertions md admitting TO be the
case il we're and impoc tor 20 make the
a. IL may reach the OF strangers Eho would
a. once nut havnga one-horse town from me
sr fant that one small that. does All %
tnsinoss Now Ladies' if must speak taesuolsct
ana we you viii speak does bis snare % $
yl9
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nAAfACEn UAunxt ARE.

~ NJ, GRIFFITH has still large amount ofHardware
We hand. damaged by and water which ne selling
from Is per than cost 70 the
These goods bargain Builders and echanlce OF
all kinds will find their interest before purchasing ese
80 = BELLS Brick Ware House,
Rack OF the new Court House.
N B-Nsrehants visiting city TO replenish their
stock will ind it call for lam detrmin-
ed 20 close ont tbis stock aplS-d&w
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THE BOT NIGHTS ARE COMING.

LII those wishto sleep COOL had better call COL
IN burn Hersf berger's. and buy mattress, We
are turning best mattresses of description and
size made in the Western country IL douba
word let them call and examine. and produce better
We have experien workmen, will make to order
spring hair cotton shuck mattresses and warrant
them better than obtained other city
For spring import the springs from
Eastern factory will guarantee them TO stand
To country merchants would that furnish
them liberal they obtain the quality
q any other city. asv,
We say eosiag out the balance of
spring goods large discount from
bargains had bitter call
anime. COLBURN e. HERSHBERGER.
W. lock. FirstRt &
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FANCY & STAPLE DRY GOODS FOR SPRING
AND SUMMER 1888

6SHANKLIN REILLY would respectfully invite tie at
- tenton of their and public generally
their large stock of Fancy and Staple Dry
ceived embracing variety styles every
goods which will be sold at the lowest market prices,
sisting In part of the following; viz: ~
Black and cold cloths and cassimeres;
Plain and fancy linen drills and Marseiies vestings;
Kentucky jeans cottonades and denims; --. ia
Fancy prints. lawns. ginghams and orgsndies;
Black and fancy cold silks berages and tsssins;
French jaeonets and berage de LANES;
Muslin de LANES. de ba and mourning goods;
Also full of Irish linens napkins. linen khle
damask. brown and bieaehed en- table cloths tewelsdi
ity bed spreads. Marseilles quilts Engsh xnd ermsa no
sieIy gloves trimmings fancy goods sk and UNI
brelas and parasos and table oil cloths PGn
Leghorn and palm leaf hats honnss ribbons mus
quito nettnzs, etc. SHANKLIN REILLY,
APPS Cornar Of Main 3 First sts.
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NEW NORTHUMBERLAND.

order that be able to devote time parcu
u larry the IRON HEAVY HARDWARE part ef my
business have disposed Of of interestn the Gro
Gerry house M. MATTHEW DALZELL, who will con-
tnue at the old stand under the style Of OER DALzELL
with complete the Grocery
line would take this opportunity of returning sincere
thanks to the paying Of house for the liberal
them their fsvor to the frm and would
to the slow all gentlemen that they need
not ask credit at this house.
March 1, 1855. SAMUEL ORR E
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LEATHER AND FINDIN

:
VTTILLIAM BELL, is just opening on Main street
wv oppositeths Bank alarge an dwell selcctedstock
efleatherand findings, censistingin part of
1000 sides of sole Gather, Hemlock and spanish
tanned.
50 doz morocco No, /. g. and A, Tampico extra Mad
rass French and Cape boot, and Ladies French.
rs doz Kir-Prime City, heavy country, light me
dium
90 doz Cochineal Roam
10 "Pfnk blue and green do
20 I" Linings-Pink, blue, and green.
20 &c Bindfngs-Lindsey's cape goat andsheep.
S g Patent kid skins.
$50 81 Calf skins-light heavy, and medium World
Fair and Caron,
2 {. oilthong leather,
10 /" Madras Kid
20 bbis pegs
500 prs lasts,
Boot trees rasps, awls piReers malta balls tacks
stamps, thread, BUFFERS slicker wheels, Keys. hooks
and all other tools and materials used by shoe
I'll ofwhich will be sold the most easonabe terms
jeI4
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CHANGE OF PROPRIETORs.

WHOLESALE RETAIL
LEI FL 81 VERLI N Ct.
TINE Undersigned have purchased the entire stock of
l. Drugs and Medicines of j. NJ. D. Miller a. Co., and
intend carrying the Drug business the we'll known
stand of eer e. Farnsley No. IA Water street, under
the firm of LEIGH e. Verling.
Charles LEIGH ofthe firm hopes he is favorably known
TO the public having been engaged in Mr.: Crawford
Bells Store the last five years Peter Verng, ofthe
firm having been cIerking in the present store the
last three years. atters himself with having the conf
dence ofits old customers.
Weintend keeping hand large and fresh stock of
drugs and medicines and hope by this means and by
strict attention business and by low prices to merit
liberal patronage both from old and new customers.
CHARLES LEIGH.
feb25-Iy PETER VERLING.
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ENGAGE YOUR FItUIT.

MRS. E. HAFF would invite the numer-
4v1 friends and to the that if she
ctves cient number of orders doing
she will fruits in tin and them give
satisfaction at the folio wing lA
Peaches Ounces Plums and Blackberres, per h. IKE;
....s :.
Hotels steamboats, giving large orders for Tomatoes will
be supplied at 6c b. Persons giving orders before
the opening Of the be supplied these low
Persons wishing pies obtain store
ner of First and Locust streets je2
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STOVES! TIN AMI COPPER ESTATE
LISHHlENT.

g. THOMAS SCANTLIN, of the firm ofScantlin
EsE Parvin, has returned from Princeton and tax
sE94 en- up his residence permanently in CRY
W = he will devote his personal attention to al
branches oftheir business. Mr. would call the atten
ton of the public generally and his old customers
to their extensive stock of STOVES, TIN and SHEET
IRON WARE, and all other articles pertaining to
their business They also prepared to do all
Tin, Copper and Sheet-iron Custom Work, Steamboat
work, &c, &c. Also Tin and other metallic Roofing
done at the shortest notice and in the most perfect Style
Call at the store of SCANTLIN 81 PARVIN.
noVI4 Main steet, bet First and Second,
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JEW ELRY STORE OF
a. q q - - Il! N

swA1HaEY BUILDINGS, STREET ,rHREE DOORS
this keep constantly hand large and era
A Watches. Clocks and Jewery of ali kinds
and Of the best styles and quality
received large stock Of New Jswelry both
full ornamental which for public inspection
Ny stock will be constantly supplied by additions with the
beautiful patterns which extensive busi
meas enable sell the lowest prices
Repairs any kind executed in competent manner and
ut low charges.
goodssod and all repairs done warranted
Goods exchanged for old Gold and Silver the most liberal
terms
Those ything in my line respectfully nvi
a6 70 examine nv stock and prices.
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SOME THINGS CAN BE DONE AS WELL AS
:. OTHERS!
h j. HART-ALIAs THR ACE OF Harris
STILL ALIVE AND NOT YET QUITE BURNT

WOULD inform the citizens of Evansville and his
wv toners generally that he is at their service
of Main ard First Streets Shanklin Reilly
with ine stock Of boots and shoes comprising Ladies'
Shoes description Also misses and infants shoes
Also gents boots from the staple Stogay the
hDsst French pump soes; together with full supply of
CATERS SLIPPERS shoes pumps etc etc. Please call
and for yourseives You always find me a. home
taking measures, attending to the little
jez5 HENRY ]. HART.
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MORE (LOrHING. HATS, GAPS. &c.

HAVE Just received per steamer Silver Wave, com
d plete assortment of Summer Coats Pants and Vests
shirts; Drawers; etc.
ALSOA hne lot of Hats and Gaps of great varsties-a
Of which will sold cheaper than at the Western Sta
oi isIs 7s0ro' uuusf INV A. LoBENsTINE.
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nISSnIHTION.

TIHEfpartn ership of FOSTER BROWN dissolved By
Il Limitation on the first instant. ffsl
who indebted will
fer especial lin addition heretofore
us) by calling the old stand settling and paving
their balances. Those whom indebted will present
claims payment. Either party authorized
the name Of the fxzn in Liquidation. NJ. W FOSTER.
WILLIAM BROWN.
CONTINUANCE.
undersigneS would respectfully
and the of the late firm Foster that
will be ntinued by him stand, where
be win be pleased those friends visit the city
receive orders from those that and viii every
exertion to them we'll faithfully For the liberal
and long continued patronage himself and the late hr he
would return h is sincere u anks.
mhi2 NJ. W. FOSTER.
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COFFINS AND HEAKSE.

undertake perform decent bnrals the lowest pri
ces. The remaining friends of deceased persons are
therefore respectfully requested to give call in
eases Of the kind HENRY KLEE.
v30 al ST naxt To the German Protestant Church.
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DeGARMO,S
liver ANN EkEE EFENnU

LIVERY AND SALE STABLE
ON LOCUST. BETW. THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS.
Rlsenv- HOR ES, Buggiss. Carriages. E==f=SSssstA
1874 and Omnibusses, always for hire
@a the above Stable. Carriages for excursions, par
ties and funerals always hand prepared to board
horses and keep them in the best order.
My fine hack will hereafter be kept running constantly
during the day and will be ct steamboa5 hotels etc. for the
accommodation of those wishing it, 1t will also be
ready citizens boats during the night by leaving
orders at the stable. my9 L. III. DEGARMO.
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CAMPBELL d GROsCH,
BELL AND BRASS FOUNDERS
NEW YORK BAR ERYt

SECOND TO NONE WEST MOUNTAINs!
- On First street opposite the Post Office. = el
ENHE undersigned after long experience in the business
II in the city of New York, in which he
edged have superior in the of we'll
pointed bakery would respectfully announee
That he is fully prepared to furnish all kinds of bread
cakes crackers pies hot rolls doenuts either
wholesale retail. ~
Weddings private parties. balls private families viii be
supplied desired with everything
at the shortest notice : - p. f---
superior article of Graham and brown breads always
hand
The proprietor will devote his attention exclusive
ly to his business which shall be executed in
be surpassed by any vi j. @. GAUNT.
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WOOD, WOOD,,

NNy GOD the of any place in the city
Wv fromWm. Green's woodward Eggleston's Foun
dry Orders be lefs & D. Heimann Main
trect mh266m WM GREEN.
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AM prepared to do all kinds of City Express bust
have received large heavy wagon, capable
of carrying $500 lbs springs made expressly for the city
business Such carrying furniture without danger Of
damag hauling grain from the canal TO the ryer and IN
kinds of hauling busn done
shortest notice and reasonable terms. Enquire at
my23 COOKS Family Grocery.
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MATCH RRPAIRING.

having commenced the above business
in Evansville himself with the hope that his
and skill in ell descriptions time
machncry will trial. DO found worthy tbs attention
not only resident citizens OF the city, but also those
aomprisinR the ..eireumambient vicinage."
cvrTcr IPo-pa 49, rrv8 Il. H. GATES
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feb25-Iy
AM pARTNEUVSHTp

las. G. JONES and JAS. E. BLYTHE Attorni les at Law
Evansville Indiana have associated themselves part
in the practice of the will continue
in this and the adjoining counties the Supreme
District They design turning their parc
ulary to land law In short time they will be
give in few minutes abstract of the title almost
lot in Evansville its enargements in Lamasco
gethsr with their professional opinion the title de-
sired jy15-d&wtf
FRESH GOODS FOR THE SUMMER TRADE
UST reed fresh lot Of goods suitable the Simmer
81 trade, making stock complete any time
fling the Spring. consisting of
100 cases very choice Shoes Of every variety,
30 do Beghorn and Soft Fur Hats,
20 do fancy silk and straw Bonnets,
so do Dry Goods of all kinds;
all which prices than they
been sold at in Evansville. with liberal discounts
cash. je2 j. Fl. MAGHEE Il GO.
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PIANOS! PIANOS

UST received by the undersigned few superior Piano
- Fortes from the celebrated manufact9ty OF Peters
Cragg Co., which for sweetness and aurabiyof tone and
perfection of finish are unsurpassed by of Eastern
These splendid Instruments for sale at anufac
prices, and all wishing purchase
apio W ' say '-- r. CONJUNCTION & co
Corner Main and First SITS.
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REMOVAL.

TE undersigned has removed his Tailoring Establish
nent to Second Immediately opposite sns RES
bJterian Church. the Office with Dr. ooo where ne
would his old customers and goooy num-
and would pleased to serve them with
anything in his line such coats vests pants sniT ur~"
ers made to order the shortest possble
Thankful for he would most oei
YES j. L. NELMS.
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RENTOVAI.
! cIrY EvpREas RusINEss.

HAVE removed my office to the Warehouse formerly
cuped by Hill Holiday, of Main street and
The Canal Collectors office has been to the
ama place. VI JOHN FARRELL. City Colleetor.
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CLOTHING, &C.
THE ALLIES sURRENDKRED!!.

SINCE MESSRS. ALTERING Drummer HAVE
- leased the Old Corner Stand street.
Once filled Overlooking with the largest
sortment latest STYLES Fall and Winter Clothing
nshng Goods etc. and sell them astonlshingy low the
81 THEIR NEW STOCK
part Mems Boys ready-made Clothing
Hats. Caps and Trunks with the
OF Gentle oens Dress Goods and Taors Furnishing
brought to this city Their facilities
superior ether house
which all times fill all orders best
goods and the best bargains Country city
and the public generally respectfully invited call
their New Stock and Reduced Prices before purehas
,ng elsewhere. deel8-tf
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RIFLE BARRELS

RIFLE BARRELS.
Il hh RIFLE BARRELS. hrss-rate article together
N W. with full supply of gun trimmings Just rec'd
and for sale by G.. NJ. GRIFFITH,
Bells Ware House. back of the Court House.
my23-d&w
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t-l AGENTS.
E.W. Sloan. 1e1 Broad st. New York.

Scott ts Co., Toledo,
J. S. Chenoweth e. Co., Cincinnati,
This ofthe Oldest bestestablished and most
liable lines Transportation in the country and sole
Agents for this section, authorised to give
through receipts for freghts to and from the East
very low rates guaranteeing against any charge
on the route. -
LEWIS & HOWARD
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FRESH GOODS FOR THE SUMMER TRADE
CLEAR THE TRACK
THE SMALL MAN AHEADI!

g. EMBICH is IN Receipt the fnestlot pting
Se Summer Dry Goods TO which he respectfully nvitetb
attention of his customers and the trade in general he
determined that effort shall spared render entire
i5aeon in all both in regard the price and quality
ofhe goods Call in examine and judge for yourselves
Store Main street three doors below Second mh17
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THE CRY Is "sTILL THEY COME"
UST received steamboat Grand Turk. complete
eB sortment of gentemens clothing, furnishing good
trunks, lad les bonnet boxes, etc. Therefore,
CO to ANTHONY LoBENsTNE.
nylT
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LOOKING GLASSES.

AN at all times prepared furnish Looking Glasses in
Manognny Walnut. Rosewood Frames, Looking Glass
Pleiare Frames etc; also, Gilt Frames Pietnre
raes an general of Pictures and Oil Paint
nEs at wholesale or retail, at the lowest prices -
mhs d4w ms No. West Fourth atreet. Cincinnati O.
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TO TIE LADIES.

V0U ind superior article of Shoes First str
IL opposite the Post Office. The subscriber respeetf
the ladies Evansville and vicinity
has fitted up store for ladies exclusively.
Work made to order and warranted.
je2O-6m GEORGE ATHERTOl
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lROMAVIC BLACkDERRY. CARNIINIrIYE

SAFE, easy aud eieetaal sare al disorders of the
n stomach and bowels for children or adults promptly
relieving the obstinate diarrhoea cholera dys-
sntery GUNNER complaints and aux; dal at
j. r.. MONR0E'S Family Groeerv
~ Corner Of Oak and Second Sta Evan sZilie
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LII persons Indebted to the late firm of " K Hendricks
n Co. notified of the necessity of ediate
settlement the business the old firm must be settled
mh7 HENDRICKS MCREA-
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MISCELLANEOUS.

ROLLER MAKING AND REPAIRING.
TWN understand having established Boiler Yard at Ev
ansviIIe. Is now prepared to make and repair Boil
Iers-w give satisfaction in either case Prompt attention
h maid 20 ali who call him to do their work.
Ordss NAV be left with Henry Schriber of the LamaseO
Foundry or Brnkmeyer Mesker Co.. of the Eagle Foun
dry on thu canal, Main street JOHN kROPP.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-06

counter, if he had glasses to suit eyes that had been
in use full forty-bus no, twisted and turned to
the light, wiped my eyes and rubbed my brow, then
looked again. and here it was as big and as true as
fate, "Choice Poetry" Choice 6ddlesticks! ex-
claimed /, here is corn quoted at II to dollars per
bu.hel, cotton at to 10 cents, -four 10 to l2 dol
lars per barrel-and the grass taking every thing,
fore and ait, and Messrs. Golfer & ScoorER taken
to sen,amentaliing in their old days, and gone to
writing "Choice Poetry" After my ebulition Of
wrath had pretty we'll evaporated, l took another
look and 10 and behold our agricultural friends had
proved to be regular deserters, they were not to be
found at all. In the very heat Of the battle with
out a word of apology they had decamped and left
us in the crisis of the fray without shield or buckler.
My heart sank despite my indignation. bounced
on Bob, hurried home, ordered the ploughs to be
sharpened, and hoes to be ground up, and regu-
lar warfare begun on my own responsibility against
the hr.spread banners of foxtail and crab-grass.
CLODH0pPER.