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THE AMERICAN PATRIOT
Candidates for November Election,
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

eT Please announce the name Of @. N. MIL.
LEk ESQ, - candidate for the Office Of District
Attorney In the ensuing election to come on in No.
Vember next. A HOST OF RNIENDS
EH We are authorized to announce Mr.. w
FERGUS HERMAN, the present incumbent, as
. candidate for election as District Attorney for
the Seventh Judicial District, Of Louisiana. Elec-
ton First Monday in November next. je3Ote
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VaiUaOle Land for Sale,
N Office.

NOt1Fe.
FURNITURE l. HOUSE.FURNISHING GOODS!
CHEAP FOR CASH, or good acceptance on time,
y good supply will be in store for the accom-
mediation Of those that complies with the terms
above.
II. B. GAY is my authorized Agent for the sale
Of the above goods South side Public Square.
Clinton, La, Aug. II. " HARRIS
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AMES A. RHODES, Providence, R. I.
EVIDENCE OF SAFETY.

New York, June II, 1855.
~ have made a chemical examination Of
ORIOLES FEVER AND AZ GRE" or "ANrIporI
TO MAnARIA," and have tested it for Arsenic Mer-
curry, Quinine, and Strychnine, but have not found
particle Of either in it, nor have found any SUBJ
stance in its composition that would prove injurious
to the constitution.
JAMES r. Chiffon, NJ D., Chemist"
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N Office.

In the matter Of the Succession of Elijah Stafford
deceased.-No 2347.
4 Ii PERSONS having claims against the above
n succession, will present them to my Attorney
John NJ. Roberts, for inspection, any person or
persons oweing said succession will please make i'm.
mediate payment to me as administrator.
jy2S RICHARD STAFFORD.
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Administrators Notice.

Ii persons indebted to the estate Of r. W.
n PATRICK, deceased, are hereby notified ia
make immediate payment to me or my Attorney,
j. 6. Kilbourne, and those having claims will pre-.
sent the same, duly authenticated for liquidation
E. PATRICK, Admr'x
Clinton, La, June 90, 1855,
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DRY GOODS, ETC.
MILLS, CLEVELAND & CO.
Provision h Grocery Store.

RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the
IL trading public, that they have on hand large
and complete assortment Of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
together with well selected stock of
DRY GOODS. HATS, BOOTS SHOES,
HARDWARE, CROCKERY, NEGRO GOODS,
and in fact every article in demand for
FAMILY OR PLANTATION USE.
They are prepared to make Cash advances on
Cotton consigned to Messrs OAKEY l. HAWK
ms, New Orleans, and to afford all the facilities
usual in their line of business.
Clinton, La, January 81, 1855. 1y
FOR THE SPRING AND SUMNER.
N II w G O o ID 8.
NOW RECEIVING and opening splendid sup.
IN ply Of new goods for the
SPRING AND SUMNER,
At the old established house of LEVI, BLOOM &
CO., which will be disposed of Oh the most rea.
sonable terms.
Silk Tissues;
Bareges, lowered and Plain;
Plain Jaconet Organde and dotted Muslin;
Printed ribbed Muslin;
Plaid and check Giughams;
Edging and Thread Lace;
Ladies' Collars, Chemisettes and Under-Sleeves;
Handkerchicfs, plain and embroidered
Gents cravats, all kinds; ~
Bonnet, Cap and Belt Ribbons
Trimmings for Ladies' Dresses;
Irish Linens, brown, plaid and check do;
French and Attakapas Cottonades;
Brown and bleached Domestcs
All kinds of fancy Linens, for Pants;
Perfumery, a large and superior assortment.
CLOTHING. BOOTS AND SHOES.
A large and superior stock of fashionable Cloth
ing, and Hats, direct from New York.
Gents Boots, brogans and Shoes;
ladies Gaiters and Bootees
Childrens' Shoes
The trading community are respectfully invited
to give them call.
a2l A. LEVI, BLOOM l. co.
Worms, Meyer Il Co.,
HAVE RECENTLY Removed from their Old
ii Stand, to the Store formerly occupied by NJ.
BLOOM, where they keep constantly on hand, q
complete assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.
CLOTHING, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS,
HARDWARE,
CROCKERY,
GROCERIES, &c.
They are now we'll situated to offer every facility
in their line of business and accommodate those
who may favor them with call.
Clinton, La, May 9th, 1856
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y. q. D'ARMOND

~ Us u OAH6N3VND
w ILL carry on business in the same store and
W will carry out business arrangements made
with the old firm. A general assortment Of ALA
PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES
will be kept constantly on hand at the lowest pr;.
ces, guaranteed as represented.
The purchasing arrangement being the same.
enabling the new concern to offer great induce
ments to cash dealers, and respectfully invite their
old friends and dealers generally to examine and
price before purchasing elsewhere.
Cash Advances will be made on cotton consiGn.
ed to Micajah Harris, ESQ.,, IS Gravier Street.
New Orleans
Clinton, July I, 1855
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Caution.

Caution.
THE public at large and the trading community,
L are hereby forewarned against buying or selling
or opening accounts in any shape with my wife or
any member of my family. as l am determined to
hold myself responsible for no debts contracted by
them unless by written authorization from me.
Clinton, Jany 7, 1854 D. ZIMMERMAN.
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FOR SHERIFF.

tEWe are authorized to announce GEORGE
C. COMSTOCK, Esq. as a candidate for the Office
of Sheriff Of the Parish of East Feliciana, at the
ensuing November election. jcS0te
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CAUTION TO AGUE SUFFERERS,

Take no more Arsenic, Tonics, Mercury, Qunine,
Febrifuges, Strychnine, or Anti-Periodics of any
kind. The well known ineficiency Of the noxious
poisons proves them to be the offspring either Of
false medical principles, or of mercerary quack,
The only remedy in existence that is both sure and
harmless is
BHODES' FEVERAND AGUE CURE.
For sale in Clinton by
LANGWORTHY L TILDON.
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Notice 0f Conartmeys

Notice Of COpartnership.
EMANUEL ROGILLIO became partner in our
Ia business in Clinton on the 18th inst The bus.
iness will hereafter be conducted under the name
and style of MILLS, CLEVELAND l. Co.
April 81, '55 MILLS l. CLEVELAND.
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Notice.
MESSRS. BOWMAN l. DELEE are my duly au.
NJ thorzed Agents during my temporary absence
from the State. r. w. TROTH.
Port Hudson, July 81. 1865. r.
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DlSSOLUTlONS, ETC.

Olss0pWti0M. --,.>---
THE COPARTNERSHIP Of Harris & Diamond
1 is dissolved by mutual consent, BY the with.
drawal Of M: Harris, Esq. those indebted, VII
please come forward and settle, as the outstanding
J. g. D'ARMOND.
n. HARRIS.
June 90, 1866. ta
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CHOICE MUSTARD,
" Just reed, large supply of best KY. and Eng
mustard, for sale BY
sYtl LANGWORTHY l. TILDON.
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ME copartnership heretofore existing between
l Thomas J. Worsham and James NJ. Dixon, in
the Hotel business in Clinton, was dissolved BY
mutual consent on the 25th inst.
Thomas j. Worsham will continue the business
on his own account, and respectfully solicits con.
tnuance Of the patronage of the public.
THOMAS j. WORSHAM,
apes JAMES NJ. DIXON.
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The business will be continued at the old stand
by the undersigned alone. Orders for work from
the Clinton merchants promptly attended to. All
accounts due lst November Of each year. No one
is authorized to contract any debts for me.
Jan. ~, 1855. c. II. SMITH.
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Dissolution Of Copa rtnership.

Dissolution Of COpa rtMership.
THE Copartnership of SMITH & ANDERSON,
for carrying on the Blacksnihng Business, in
the town of Clinton, was dissolved on the Slst Of
December, 1854, by limitation.
c. NJ. SMITH,
JOHN ANDERSON.
January 10th, 1855. -.
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c. NJ SMITH, Tor some person or persons duly
authorized by him) is alone authorized to settle up
all the business Of the firm of Smith h Anderson.
G. NJ. SMITH,
JOHN ANDERSON.
January II, 1856.
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Fresh Soda Water.

THE subscriber has on hand full assortment
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c
and is constantly receiving additional supple
Cash paid for Cotton. d27 G. A. NEAFUS.
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UNOCFhIES, &C.
They now well situated to offer every facility
in their line of business and accommodate those
who may favor them with call.
Clinton La, NAV 9th, 1855.
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WThe above sale is postponed until TUES
DAY, I'd day Of October 1866, at IL o'clock a. m.,
sept !, '55. THOS l.. McGHEE, Coroner
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JUST RECEIVED
1 CHOICE lot of Havana CIGARS. Also lot
n of very fine Tobacco.
do7 G. A. NEAFUS,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-04-18
CHAPTER II.-THe Wiaow

After the desc iption of the person and
amiable dis .osition Of Mr. Valentine, Oswald,
it is almost needless to state that he was an
established favorite with the fairer portion of
the creation. He was indeed perfect lady's
man. He dressed well; danced with grace !;
and was an excellent feneer-the latter ac-
complshment now gong much out of fashion
giving graceful ease and elegance to his
bearing.
Whether old or young, he made no differ
ence In his attentions to the fair; and the
bosom of many beauty past her bloom beat
with pleasure at his appearance; nay, his
gallantry and good breeding went SO far as to
pluck many solitary wall-fower from her
customary retirement, IN order to show her
off to advantage. He was. in truth, as they
all declared, a dear creature" creating the
envy of none, and delighting ALL
Although many young bucks of greater
pretensions both in purse and person sneer-
ingly called him the {. old fellow" he feared
no rivalry for his refinement, his experience,
and his age, were so many advantages in his
intercourse with the ladies, that he very
rarely failed in every party to bear off the
g belle" At all dinner parties, he was the
first to answer the summons to the drawing
room In spite of all the jokes and entreatise of
the men-and persisted in the superiority of
his worship-Venus and the Graces versus
Bacchus and the Satyrs
Besides his landed estates in the country
he possessed several freehold houses in the
metropolis. the management of which was In
the hands of his solicitor in town-one of
those honest lawyers who are an ornament to
the profession, and who was scholar of MIR.
0swald's. from whom one morning he rcceiy-
ed q communication as follows -
2 My dear Oswald, IL enclose you q letter
from Mrs. Captain Mortimer, who occupies
the house No. Is, - Street.
z Captain Mortimer died lately, on his voy-
age from, Gibralter, and she is left a widow,
with one daughter to provide for. Her means,
I believe, are iinited. Her marriage was
one ofthoss follies usually called a love-match,
by which she gained q good husband and lost
her friends. who thought she might have done
better.
: Your early reply will set her fears at
rest, and oblige, my dear Oswald, yours, ever,
very truly. nE. WALuER.
(. :. Will you dine with us on Friday,
en- Iqns'ae Mrs w. says you neglect her,
and Emily declares you're most inconstant
swain, and almost VOWS she will be engaged
on the very next occasion when YOU solicit
the honor of her hand for the nett quadrille !;
and furthermore Eopes the opportunity Of
showing her pique viii speedily occur.
The following enclosure was written in :
peat. ladylike hand .-- s
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usually occurred when the amisble old bache-
lor and his faithful steward met to discuss the
affairs of his estate; not that Hobson was
less kindly in his disposition than his worthy
master, but he was more prudent
Mr. Oswald's uncle, from whom he inherit
ed his property, had selected Hobson from
the werkhouse, and substituting for the paro-
chial livery his own, had made him his foot
boy. and be had conducted himself so much
to the satisfaction of his employers, that in the
course of years he had attained his present
eminence, and by his economy bad accumu-
lated some property he did not however, for
get bis original low degree, and for fear that
pride should get the better Of him, as he said,
he gave an annual dinner to the boys and
girls. of the parish school in which he bad
been educated, upon the anniversary of his
entering the family at the great house. He
was now hale, hearty man, with g frosty
pow" and, like his master, single; not that
this was the effect of choice exactly, for he
had, when about the age of twenty, paid some
attention to the pretty dairy-maid of the estab-
lishment, but she Tilted him, and caused him
some silent sorrow by running off with the
sergeant of recruiting party, who was, at
the time e beating up" in the village
Three years afterwards the poor deluded
forlorn, leading by the hands little boy The
soldier had deserted the foolish girl and gone
abroad. Shame and misery, want and weari-
ness, had transformed the once lovely girl to
a picture of squalidness and despair.
It was a beautiful evening in autumn when
Hobson met his first love, slowly approaching
the village He did not, nay could not recog-
Mise her; she held out her hand to him inn
ploringly.
My poor woman" said Hobson, g you
appear worn out with fatigue. Here is some
thing to get you both bed and some supper"
William" said she, clasping her hands,
don't you know the wretched Mary ?'
Mary, impossiblet' exclaimed Hobson,
as he yainly tried to trace some
lineament OF one who had caused him SO much
pain.
.' I'm guilty, William but I'm punished" !"
said Mary; and in a hoarse low voice, she
continued, +" I've come home to die. VIII
liam, you must hate me-but-but you've
good heart This is my babe, mayhap you
viii not. when I'm gone, see the poor thing
ill-used"
Hobson was so shocked and agitated that
he could not speak. He drew out a leathern
bag of silver and poured the contents into the
thin emaciated hand, and while tears filed
his eyes leaped an adjoinins, stile, into
meadow, eager to lose sight of the spectre
which had so troubled his soul. Mary, mean
while. pursued her way to the village, and
found refuge in the cottage of an old ac-
quaintance, where in few days her sufferings
were terminated by death.
Hobson however summed up sufficient cou-
rage to see and forgive the wretched woman,
and took charge of her by, who was by his
valued servant in the
great house.
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Our country i--'tis glorious land
With broad arms stretched from shore to sho
The proud Pacific chafes her strand,
She hears the dark Atlantic roar;
And, nurtured on her ample breast,
How many goodly prospect lies
In Natures widest, grandeur drest,
Enamel'd with her loyeliest dyes.
Rich prairies deck'd with flowers Of gold,
Like sun-lit oceans roll afar;
Broad lakes her azure heavens behold,
Rejecting clear each trembling star,
And mighty rivers, mountain born,
Go sweeping Onward dark and deep,
Through forests where the bounding fawn
Beneath their shelterfng branches leap
And Graded mid her clustering hills,
Sweet wales in dream-like beauty hide,
Where love the air with music fills,
And calm content and peace abide.
For plenty here her fullness pours,
In rich profusion Ger the land,
And sent to seize her generous store,
There prowls no tyrant 5 hireling band.
Great Godi we thank thee for this home
This bounteous birthland of the free
Where wanderers from afar may come,
And breathe the air of liberty
Still NAV her flowers untrampled spring,
Her harvests wave, her cities rise;
And yet, till Time shall fold his wing,
Remain Earth's loyeliest paradise!
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5rlrrt Glllr.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer
THE PROPOSAL:
CHAPTER 1.-Thc Remard
CIR, THE GENEROUS BACHELOR.

Mr.. Valentine Oswald was bachelor on
the wrong side of fifty, of handsome per-
son, set off to the greatest advantage by the
most agreeable manners. naturally good
constitution was fortified against the insidious
attacks of time by temperance and sobriety ;
added to which he possessed the best dispo-
sition in the world, and temper that was not
easily ruffied, all which contributed to give a
bloom to his cheek and youthful glow to his
feelings, which conduced to make him appear
in the eyes of the world as still promising
youth, albeit, his performances exceeded his
promises-for his purse as well as his hand
was open as day to melting charity.
Possessed of a clear rental of three thou
sand per annnm, he yet frequently found him.
self in embarrassed circumstances. Being
moro generous than prudent-preferring the
more polished society of the town to the
cliques of the country-he left his estate to
the management of his steward, with the in
junction never to distrain for rent Old Hob
son shook his head and demurred and ven
tured to hint that the arrears under such cir
cumstances would increase enormously
But, look ye Hobson," replied Mr. Os-
wald, as long as it produces enough to pay
your stipend. you Individually have no cause
to complain.
losses CROSSES
are unable to pay the stipulated rent, examine
them strictly, and if you find their statements
true, remit a portion of my demand for pre-
fer justice to law. But if you find a bad faith
er or husband, who spends his time m idle
profigacy, punish him-that is, give him the
legal notice to quit, and let him remove with
all that is his; for whatever he may possess
he is beggar IN perspective, while We shall
be gamers for getting rid of him. If you see
an industrious, clever agriculturist. who has
not the means to carry on the improvements
he proposes and is able to carry them into ef-
feet hat., be the means-let us make him adj
ranees For don't you see, Hobson, it will
after all be on,,v like the loan of a usurer
the Industrious bee viii thus be enabled to
improve the property. aa.d MIKE honey for
Che drone--that is nae -
-" Oh, yes you're very ike a usrirs.r." said
Hobson.
's am. Hobson," said Mr.. Oswald az
ana very fond of money, and heartily wish I
had hundred thusand pounds a wear What
deal of good man might do with such a
sum r.
"I doubt whether you would be better off
At the years end" replied Hobson.
What do you mean. sirrah p exclaimed
Mr.. Oswald.
!" Why, that you'd spend every penny Of
Il. !" replied Hobson.
"Well, sir. said Mr.. Oswald. " and should
mot be happier in having the means of assist
ing my less fortunate fellow creature? Hob
son, you are an honest old fellow, but you're
brute--you' no sentiment--no feeling"
know it" said Hobson. " and think
myself very fortunate- otherwise / could
not stand the kicks and rubs get, sosquiet-
The foregoing characteristic dialogue was
fair specimen Of the sharp encounters which
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AN editor, " out West" thus talks to his
non-paying subscribers and patrons If his
appeal does moi bring the - pewter" we think
he need never try again
.s Friends, Patrons, Subscribers and 4d-
oertisers Hear us for our debts. and get
ready that you may pay; trust us we are la
need, and have regard for our need, for you
have been long trusted; acknowledge your
indebtedness, and dive into your pockets,
that you may promptly fork over. If there
be any among you, one single patron that
don't owe us something, then, to him we say:
g step aside-consider yoarselfa gentleman"
If the rest wish to know why we dun them,
this is our answer: :. Not that we care about
cash ourselves, but our creditors DO" Would
you rather that we go tojail, and you 90 free.
than you pay your debts, and We all keep
moving2 Aswe agreed. we have worked for
YOU as we contracted, we have furnished our
paper TO you; as we promised, we have waited
upon you, but, as you don't pay, We dun you
Here are agreements for job work; contracts
for subscription promises for long cridits and
duns for deferred payment Who is there SO
mean that he don't take paper If any. he
needn't spoak-we don't mean him. Who is
there so green that don't advertise If any.
let him slide-he amt tthezebap either Who
is there so bad that he don't pay the printer?
If any let him shout-for he's the man were
after His name is Legion, and he's been
owing us for one, two, three, four, five, six.
seven and eight years-long enough to make
us poor and himself rich at our expense If
the above appeal to his conscience doesn't
awake him TO a sense of justice. we shall haze
to try the law and see what virtue there is in
writs and constables."
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EXCESSIVE PoLITESEss. Rowland Hill was
always annoyed when thero happened to be
any noise in the chapel. or when anything oc-
CURED to divert the attention Of his hearers
from what he was saying. On one occasion.
few days before his death, he was preaching
to one of the most crowded congregations that
ever assembled 10 hear him. In the middle
of his discourse, be observed commotion In
the gallery. For some time he took no notice
of it, but finding itincreasing, be paused in his
sermon. and. looking in the direction in which
the confusion prevailed, he exclaimed:
Whats the matter thereg The devil seems
to have got among youl' A plain country
looking man Immediately started to his feet
and. addressing Mr.. Hill in reply. said .. No
sir, it aren't the devil as is doing it; it's FAT
woman vot's tainted; and she's VERY fas 'un.
sir. as don't seem likely to come TO again IN a
hurry" . Oh. that ; it. is II ?~ observed Mr.
Hill, drawing his hand across his chin then
beg the iad4's pardon and the devils too :;
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Shirt postrg.
A GLORIOUS LAND.

BIZ w. ]. PARoDIE.
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Misffllaufous.
LADIES, COLLEGE.


TN presenting this Circular to the public, he tropn
etor wishes 10 the that the Ladies' College
will open for the reception of students the % DAY o.
May next, in all NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Our arrangementsfor thorough courseoi ihssrue.
ton in the various departments of the College, are
ample and on scale to meet the demands oithe aso
and spiri. ofthc times.
Wenm to give mo re practical, thorough ana com
plete Of studies than any of schools Tor
Young ladies' Yea, more, We mean 10 take the ieau
In the business offcmale education.
Thecou rse of studies will be varied to suit the err
cumstanees a nd intellectual capacity ofthe pupil.
Tuition in the Primary Department, ~ w per q
do s.ss usual course, w :,
Languages and higher English branches,s W
NeTn No ertva chargesin the Normaior
Teachers department.
Musicon Piano, Meiodeon, G uitarand az 4. a,
Harp. $40 oo 10 IL y" .,
Landscape Paintingin OIL. w
Monochfomatic, Crayon and Pencil . .,
Drawing, Sc, each, w
rapier Mache and orname ntat Leather . =.
WORK. each, os
Embroidery Orname ntal Needle Work,
&C. 4 :, in all their arety, each, 90 -
Diplomas will be given To those who COM
p.ete thorough course In either otthe
departments.
Ron I'd W ith furnished rooms including
washing, iights. fuel stationery Sc, - 90 =
IL the n nil fi Ines her own room, etc, q " " -
All ma ments to be made in advance.
Those wishing desks as day schoi-
ars, must apply seon 4 =. oon i n,an,
Nh Mn. 7 T. c coDD,.s, Principals.
Davenport. mch IS, '55-dwif
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Gieflrils
FAMILY GROCERY.

I'M subscriber has opened stork az Grocc ries in
i his house on Perry bctwcenSeconl And Third SITS,
which he Will warrant 10 be OF the very best Quality
and which ~ will sell as low as can be purchased
elsev here.
AIRS.
choice lot ofcigarsjast received and for sale low
at Wholesale orretait.
c. n. PECK.
Dayenrort. nec,aA lSsl-dtf
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