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The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1855-10-24
d'gt Aobtrtistr.
SATURDAY, Oct, 20, 1865.
County Matters.

WI uSei&u W Acep wi IeSoeIS
well posted on local matters, in partisu.
lar to matters Of a general interest to the
whole county. and from time to time to
give a synopsis Of our official conduct
In order TO classify subjects. we will di.
vide our remarks into different portions;
and first, will be
THE COUNTY JAR.
Since our induction 70 office we have
as Judge Of the county courts, o.dered
that there be crested. for the use OF the
county, a Jail, Of dimensions as follows:
Length one the ground 40 fee.
Width OF building. "a
High,h Of frs. story, 10
do second story, 8
Said jail to have back yard for use OF
prisoners, to be l6 feet wide and "a feet
long, enclosed by wall IL fee, high.
The walls of the cells to be 2 l.2 fee,
thick, with two cells on the first story and
two on the second. the balance of the
building being for the use Of the jailor.
We have let contracts as follows:
To Lee 4 Parker to furnish all the
stone a, the following rates For tie
larges, square stone, 81 per perch, in the
wall.
Stone for the second story 81 SO per
perch, in the wall. All other stons 81 %
in the wall. Only the cells to be Of stone,
the dwelling portion Of the house to be Of
brick
To Joseph Lee, the laying up Of foun.
da,ion walls at 81 per perch, he finding
lime, sand, and all other material aud
tenders.
To Michael Fay, for furnishing stone
and digging a well, 81 per foo. in depth.
To James Ryan the excavation, at Is
cents per yard.
We have also advertised and will sell
the old Jail and lot a. auction, to the high
rs, bidder.
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Since our induction 70 Office we have
as Judge Of the county courts, o.dered
tina, there be crested. for the use OF the
county, a Jail, Of dimensio as follows
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NEW DRUG STORE!

'HE UNDERSIGNED take this opportunity %
L of informing the Planters and Inhabitants NJ
of East Felicana, generally, that the Drug bu- Ia
sness heretofore carried on by Mr.. WIN. SADLER,
has been purchased by them; and will now be con-
ductcd under and by the style of HENRY BEE
CIIENO & Co.
The stock of Drugs and Chemicals will be en-
trcy overhauled and replenished, every article
sent from the Store LABELLED AND WELL.
WRAPPED, and guaranteed to be of the purcst
and best quality.
The store will not be left night or day, and cspe-
cial attention and care will be paid to Physicians
prescriptions, in the dispensing of which, Mr..
Becchcno has had great deal of experience for
many years.
Every article usually kept by Druggists will be
sold here, an enumeration or list is unnecessary,
because should anything be asked for, not in stock
it can be procured at few days notice, as II. S
b. Co., will be receiving packages from New Or
leans and the North all the time.
HENRY S. BEECHENO & Co.
Clinton, La, June 23, 1855.
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NOTICE;

TO all Officers and Soldiers of the war of 1912,
to all Officers and Soldiers who were engaged
in any military service, including the Indian wars,
Wagoners, Flotillamen, and all those engaged in
the Mexican wars, and to all persons engaged in
Marine service, and to their Widows and Minor
Children, that additional amount of BOUNTY
LAND has been granted to them, so as to make
in all 100 Acres by the last act of Congress. l
am ready and willing to attend to the wants of all
such persons who may call on me to procure their
LAND CLAIMS. l have the NUMBERS. the
DATES of the ISSUES and the AMOUNTS OF
those who have employed me heretofore top procure
their Lands. Please call at my Office, in Clinton
mrl4 JOHN NJ ROBERTS,
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j. G.. D'ARMOND

j. G. D'ARMOND
W. carry on business in the same store and
w will carry out business arrangements made
with the Old firm. general assortment of
PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES
will be kept constantly on hand at the lowest pri-
ces, guaranteed as represented
me purchasing arrangement being the same,
enabling the new concern to offer great induce
ments to cash dealers, and respectfully invite their
oid friends and dealers generally to examine and
price before purchasing elsewhere
Cash Advances will be made on cotton consign-
ca ca to Micajah Harris Esq, 5s Grayier Street.
New Orleans
Clinton, July 7, 1885,
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N NOtice.

CLINTON, LA., June, 90, 1855.
CHARLES LARBARTRIER, served as a
- private in the wars of the Republic Of
Texas, from the sth day of January, 1886 to
June 1887, that I was also engaged in the bat
tie of the San Jacinto, under the command of
Col. Miller, and Capt. Null or Tcel. I have re-
ceived for my said services my Head Right and
Bounty Land, but have never received my
DONATION LAND for said services, and that /
have never sold or assigned the same away to
any person or persons.
je23d6O CHARLES LARBARTRIER.
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N GtiCe.

HEREBY Caution all persons against furnishing
l. any articles to any member ofmy family, or purt
chasing anything from my minor children, withou-
my written order or consent l will not pay any
debts of their contracting, and will hold the purcha-
sers OF any article OF property from them, respon-
sible for it, or its value. W. T. MAYS,
Tutor administering the Estate of Emily Mays.
Clinton, Jany 1855 IF
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Valuable Property for sale
OR RENT

r MY FAMILY RESIDENCE, in the town of Clin-
. l'l ton, and in which ] am now living, including
the entire Premises, Lot Dwelling House. Kitchen,
H. Store-rooms, Carriage Houses, Stables Cribs and
the Flower and Kitchen Gardens, besides all other
to appurtenanccs necessary and convenient for
per Portable Family Residence.
,re- The Lot situated Just near enough to the pub
I'M lie square to be both convenient and retired,
sures Is feet front by 500 feet back, and lies well.
The Dwelling House, two stories high, is large and
-, 'sry, raised several fect off the ground 10 admit
re.aAe free passage of air underneath it contains eight
is IN large rooms, four above and four below Four
inco measures IS feet square and four II by Is.
to r, There also two large Halls, above and
of Il below stairs also two balconies, both the upper
sery story, in front and the other in the rear of the
and Mouse with Il Piazza the lower story fronting
III; ,the street. This House was built for a Family
Residence, and every attention paid to the
truction of every portion of it, with view to
AM beauty of structure comfort and health. No resi-
tor Vdencc be found in the parish surprising it in
une these particulars The Kitchen is large and
acte modious containing four extra rooms There is a
y, most excellent well on the premises, afiordug
ter in quantity amply sufficient for all family pur-
mar noses
bus The entire establishment built in the fall Of 1853
is entirely new and in admirable state of repair.
mar will also sell my Kitchen and Hou4ehold FUR
his NITURE, comprising Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Win
tcu dow Curtains, etc. etc, all Of fine quality selected
if for my use, the most reasonable terms, in
him lots to suit the purchaser
The House and fixtures are insured till the 18th
of May next. The purchaser will have the benefit
pari of the insurance. A. LEVI.
p E For further particulars, enqlite at the store
Ed ~ 4. L1vI, BLOOM Z 90.
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RHODES FEVER AND ACUE CURE.

'OR the prevention and cure of INTERMITTENT
/ and REMIrrENT FEvERs, FEVER and AaUE,
CHILLs and FEVER, DUMB AGUE GENERAL DEBIL1.
Ty, NIGHT SwEA1s, and all other forms of disease
which have common origin in Malaria or Miasma.
This Is u NATURAL ANTIDOTE which will
| entirely protect any resident or traveller even in
the most sckly Or swampy localities, from any ague
or bilious disease whatever, any injury from
constantly inhaling Malaria Or Masna.
1t will instantly check the aguc in persons who
have suffered from any length of time, from one
day to twenty years, so that they need never to
have another chill by continuing in usc according
to directions. The patient at once begins to re
cover appetite and strength, and continues until
permanent and radical cure is effected
One or two bottles will answer for ordinary cases;
some may rcqdirc more. Directions printed il,
German, French and Spanish accompany each
b le. Price one Dollar. Liberal discounts made
to the trade.
JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, r. l.
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Clinton Corporation Proceedings,

CLINTON July 26th, 1855.
Board of Aldermen met pursuant to adjournment
Present, II. B. Chase, Mayor, Messrs Marston,
Ward and Chapman, Aldermen.
Minutes of former meeting read and approved.
Account of B. +. Wharton be referred to Finance
Committee for examination.
Adjourned to Thursday, End August, 1855.
(AttesD H. B. CHASE. Mayor.
j. NJ. RoBERTs, Secretary.
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.TEHEs RndpNS.

FASHION AND FAMINE; by Mrs. Stephens.
MAMMON, or the Hardships of an Hcrcss; by
Mrs. Gore.
GRACE AGUILhR'S WORKS.
JUDGES DOINGS: by Ike Marvel
LIFE OF SAM HOUSTON; illustrated.
PRIDE AND PREF UDlCE; by Mrs. Austin
SOUTH SIDE VIEW OF SLAVERY; by Rev.
Mr.. Adams.
BOTONY of Southern States.
KEME'S ELEMENTS OF CRITICISM
Just received, fine assortment of Drawing Pa.
per, Blotting Paper, and Silver Spoons.
je9 NAUMAN & STRAUSS.
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Fer Sale.
THE LANDS IN EAST BATON ROUGE, ffA.A 49,,

4 r..
L belonging to the Estate OIL. G. Sterling. @iii|
lst. The !" Scotland" plantation on the River
about five miles above Baton Rouge containing 1000
acres with all the improvements thereon, which are
OF the best description, comprising new quarters,
stable, steam saw and grist mill and gin. This
place is one of the best woodyards on the River
End. 565 acres of land about eleven miles from
Baton Rouge bounded North by lands of Buhler,
Fast by Devall and McDonough, South by Mitchell
and Davis, and West by Lewis and Weeks,
There will be sold with No. l, if desired, all the
farming utensils, wagons, de-, stock of horses.
mules, hogs, sheep and cattle, and corn enough to
supply the place; possession given whenever de-
sired For terms, which WILDE liberal, address the
undersigned at Lobdelrs Store, West Baton Rouge.
1t not previously disposed Of privately the above
lands will be sold at public sale in December, of
which due notice will be given.
w. D. WINTER,
July 90, 4m
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23d6O CHARLES LARBARTRIER.
NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted to the estate of DR.. James
n Perkins, deceased, are hereby requested to
make prompt payment to my Attorney, J. T. Heath,
Esq, in the town of Jackson, La as otherwise, suit
will be Immediately instituted to obtain such pay.
ment.
All persons having claims against said estate are
requested to present the same for acknowledgment
as soon as possible to my Attorneys, j. G. Kill
bourne, Esq, in Clinton, or to ]. T. Heath ESQ,
in Jackson, La. LEWIS G. PERKINS,
may26 Administrator
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To the Public,

'TllE undersigned begs to inform his friends and
L Inhabitants of East Felicana generally, that he
has disposed of the whole of his stock of Drugs
chemicals, Proprietary and Medicines to Messrs.
BEEcHENO l. BARTON, and from Mr.. Beechcnos
qualifications and references as an Apothecary,
feels great pleasure in recommending him to the
notice of his late supporters.
Clinton June Esd 1855 WM SADDLER,
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is sick his wife nurses him. The English
ian instructs her offspring French wo-
| teaches her progeny an Italian rcars her
I1g; while an American educatcs her child.
MANN OF WAsuINGron.-" Labor to keep
! in yonr breast that little spark of celestial
Conscience" was one of series of max
which Washington framed or copied for
own use when boy. His rigid adherence
principle, his steadfast discharge of duty,
utter abandonment Of self, his unrescrved
l,tion to whatever interests were committed
is care, attest the vigilance with which he
yed that maxim. He kept alive that spark
made it shine before men. He kindled it
flame which illuminated his whole life
occasion was so mon entous, no circum-
ICE so minute, as to absolve him from follow
its guiding ray. The marginal explanation
lis account book, in regard to the expenses
lis wife's annual visit to the camp during
revolutionary war with his passing allusion
'self-denial which the eXigencies of his
ntry had cost him, furnishes charming il
ration of his habitual exactness.
Nc apdoror ubo tollr tolec for thu l. n
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SHERiFF'S SALES.

InE STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court
Parish of East Feliciana, No. 1922,
Slark, Day Stauffer Ct al u.s. Harry d. Gay
Rf VIRTUE of a writ of fer facias to me dircc-
~ ted nthe above entitled suit from the Honora.
BILE court aforesaid, have seized and will offer for
sale at the store occupied by the detendent, in the
town OF Clinton, at the south front of the Court
house, in said Parish, on THE FIRST SATURDAY
OF AUGUST 1855, between The hours of II o'clock
A. NJ, and P. NJ, all the right title interest and
claim of the defendent Harry b. Gay, in and to the
following described property to.wit
-Four walnut and cherry dining tables;
Ten walnut and cherry breakfast tables
Three common centre tables;
Three mahogany secretary and book cases;
-Four mahogany and walnut toilet bureaus
One doz csin seat arm chairs;
Nine wood seat arm chairs;
Two rotary Office chairs;
Nine common wash stands;
Four enclosed wash stands;
Two marble top wash stands
Two walnut and cherry wash stands;
Two pair mahogany card tables;
Two mahogany centre tables;
Two mahogany rocking chairs;
SIX white oak cane seat parlor chairs;
Eight ladies' work tables;
One mahogany wash stand
Six childs' dining chairs;
-Four fancy candle stands
Two fancy work stands;
Two fancy work boxes;
Twenty-nne chlds chairs assorted;
Nine sqnare tables; One walnut armour;
One poplar armour;
One walnut sofa;
One low and one high post bedsted;
One cottage bedstcd; Six double matrasses
-Four willow cradles One willow wagon;
Three clothes baskets; Thirteen Toilet glasses
Four walnut lounges; Eight walnut childs' cribs
Three Misses sewing chairs.
Three ladies' willow sewing chairs;
Two mantle clocks;
Two wood seat rockers;
Twelve chair cushions;
Two crib mattresses;
Two mahogany ard walnut sofas;
Two trundle bedsteads;
Five walnut childs cribs:
Terms of Sa'c-Cash with the benefit of mp.
praisemcnt. A. LAW. Sheriff.
Clinton, July 81, 1855.
the STATE OF LOUISIANA, Seventh District Court,
Parish of East Felicana { No. 33l5
A. Lcdoux & Co. VS.. John A. Harbour.
ny VIRTUE of a writ ofheri facias to me direct
~ ed, in the above entitled suit from the Honora.
Bile Court aforesaid have seized all the right title,
interest and claim of the defendant, John A. Har.
bour, in and to the following named and described
property, to-wit:
Negro man DICK, aged about 20 years. and his
wife CAROLINE, aged about "a years.
Negro Man EDMUND, aged about 3s years, and
his wife ESTER, aged about 81 years
Which slaves will offer for sale at the door Of
the Court House, in said Parish, on the FIRST
SATURDAY of AUGUST 1855, between the hours
OF II o'clock, A. Nj, and o'clock, p. NJ, to satisfy
PLAINTIFFS demand ard all costs.
Terms of Salc--On credit of twelve months
from the day of sale, purchaser required to give
bond with approved personal security bearing
like interest with the Judgment, and a mortgage
retained on the property sold until the full and
final payment of the purchase price and all interest
which may accrue thereon.
Jyl4 a. J. LAW, Sheriff.
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RailrNad Notice.

THE CLINTON AND PORT HUDSON RAIL.
l ROAD having undergone thorough repairs, the
Company give notice that they will carry cotton to
Port Hudson the ensuing season at FIFTY CENTS per
bale, and that arrangements have been made to pre-
vent exposure at Port Hudson and delay in un.
loading at Clinton. G. A. Neafus, Prest.
Clinton, La, September I'd, 1855,
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DISSOLUTlONS, ETC.

Dissolution.
ME COPARTNERSHIP of Harris & Diamond
L is dissolved by mutual consent by the with
drawai OF M: Harris, Esq, those indebted will
please come forward and settle, As the outstanding
business must be closed without delay
J. G. D'ARMOND,
NJ. HARRIS.
June 20, 1866.
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AsrAY HORSE.

NTRAfED or stolen from my residence, two
y miles north of Clinton, a BAY HORSE about
l61 hands high, black maac and tail, some white
spots on his rnnp, has white ring round his left
ear near the head, one or both Of his hind feet
are white. Any information of this horse viii he
thankfully received by j. L. SIZENOlE.
The above horse was taken on tie l.. day OF .InlY
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EekiciaRa;i knssisMsc.
Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladie
and Misses.

ana MISSES.
M RS. M. J. CLIFFORD, Successor to Miss E.
MI j. Mls,) respectfully announces to the citi-
zens of East Feciana and vicinity that her School
is now open for the reception of pupils.
All the advantages necessary to the attainment
of thorough English and French education arc
offered in this Institution, and particular attention
will be paid to the manners and department of
oung ladies conided to Mrs. C.'s care.
Music, both vocal and instrumental, will be
taught by the best teachers.
For terms and particulars, apply at the Institu
ton.
Clinton, La, January II, 1855.
cw WIN. II. GREEN, is duly authorized to
collect and receip! for any and all moneys due me
on account of the "Felciana Wing Office" and we
hope those who are owing viii call ON him or the
undersigned, and adjust their accounts
fiji II. SKlPWITIT.
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Caution,

THE public at large and the trading community,
L are hereby forewarncd 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 debts contracted by
them unless by a written authorization from me.
Clinten, Jan'y 4 1854. d. ZIMMERMAN
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EVIDENCE OF MERIT.

LEwTsnuRe, Union Co., Pa, May 2, 1866.
Mr.. J. A. iinoDEs-Dear Sir The box of med
icine you sent me was duly received the II lth
Of April. | have sold about one half OF it. and so
far The people who have used it are satisfied that
il has cured them 1t has certainly stopped the
Ague in every one who has used it, and six of the
cases were Of long standing Ny sister, who has
had it for FIVE or six years back, and corld never
get it stopped, except by qunnc, and that only az
long as She would take it, is now think, entirely
cured by your remedy G. r. McGINLf."
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AMEs A. RHODES, Providence, r. I.
EVIDENCE OF SAFETY.

New York, June II, 1850.
~ have made a chemical examination of
"RHoLEs' FEVER AND 40 GRE" or "ANTInorE
TO MDARIA," and have tested il for Arsenic Mer-
curry Quninc, and Stiychninc, but have not found
particle Of either in it, nor have found any sub
stance in its composition that would prove injurious
to the constitution.
JAMES X. Chiffon, n. D., Chemist"
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For Rent till lst january, 1856,
THE UPPER PART OF THAT LARGE AND
L commodious building on the corner opposite to
the "burnt row." having two rooms and an en-
trance from the street to each. Apply at this
office. ie3O
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DRY GOODS, ETC.
MILLS, CLEVELAND a. co.
PrOvisi0n& Grocery S!Sre,

Provision& Grocery S:ore.
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the
IL trading public, that they have on hand a 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. Oakley & 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 SUMMER.
NEW & GOO DS.
NOW RECEIVING and opening splendid sup.
~ ply Of new goods for the
SPRING AND SUMMER,
AT the old established house of LEVI, BLOOM
CO., which will be disposed of on the most rea.
sonable terms
Silk Tissues;
Bareges, Powered and Plain;
Plain Jaconet Organdie and dotted Muslin;
Printed ribbed Muslin;
Plaid and check Ginghams;
Edging and Thread Lace;
Ladies Collars, Chcmisettes and Under-Slceves;
Handkerchefs plain and embroidered;
Silk, do do do;
uents CFaVats, all KINDS.
Bonnet, Cap and Belt Ribbons;
Trimmings for Ladies' Dresses;
Irish Linens, brown, plaid and check do;
French and Attakapas Cottonades;
Brown and blcached Domestcs
All kinds of fancy Linens, for Pants;
Perfumcry large and superior assortment.
CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES .
large and superior stock of fashionable Cloth
ing, and Hats direct from New York
Gents Boots, brogans aud Shoes;
Ladies' Caters and Bootees;
Childrens' Shoes.
The trading community are respectfully invited
to give them call
AL 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, a
complete assortment of
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS.
CLOTHING, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS, [
HARDWARE,
CR0CKERY
GROCERIES, &c.
They are well situated to offer every facility
in their line of business and accommodate those
who may favor them with call.
Clinton, La, May 5th 1855.
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Bride, MNd Harness
MANI NUFACTORY.
S. l. 90 NJ S.


North Side Of the Public Square.
CA THE admirers Of good articles of Sad.
- IN dies Brides aud Harness, who wish to
purchase, would do well to call at the
above establishment, us he has on hand stock of
the finest quality and adaptedness for this section,
suitable for the manufacture Of every and any arti.
Gle that may be wanted or called fer in his line of
business, such as
SADDLES, BRIDES, HARNESS, Ere.
His stock of Leather has been selected with
great care, and is Of the best quality.
The SADDLERY HARDWARE is imported d.
rect from New York, and is Of the latest style and
pattern.
With competent and experienced workmcn, he
hopes to give perfect satisfaction, and will warrant
all work, both as to quality and execution.
I'D rY CALL AND EXAMINE. .#1
l can furnish Planters with superior article Of
Leather for sewing Gin Bands.
N. B.-All open accounts must be settled on tho
1st of November je9
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Notice,

|NHE subscriber has on hand full assortment
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes Hats, &c
and is constantly receiving additional supple
Cash psid for Cotton. de7 6. A. NEAFUS.
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The Union Hotel fOrSalc.

E;:;f Those fine buildings, which have been re-
GlN Gently repaired and put in complete order, are
now offered for sale.
The buildings are spacious and well fitted for
the Hotel business being central in their location,
and also provided with every necessary convent
icncc for carrying on the business successfully A
large and commodious stable, good, well, and Ill
requisite appertenances are on the premises.
For terms, apply at the HOTEL or to
ap2S tf.s J. NJ. DIXON.
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January II, 1855.
Office.

eT All newspapers advertising for me by the
year, are requested to copy from "THE AMERICAN
PATRlor," weekly. Those failing to comply will
not expect to receive payment only in proportion
to the advertising done. july l. N. LEMON.
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CAUTION TO AGUE SUFFERERS.

VHI IVN To NVUE s5UTT ENFfto.
Take no more Arsenic, Toncs Mercury, Quinnc,
Febrilugcs, Strychnnc, or Anti-Periodics of any
kind. The well known inellicency of the noxious
poisons proves them to be the offspring either Of
false medical principles, OR of mcrcenaIy ouack
The only remedy in existence that is both sure and
harmless is
BHODES FEVER AND AGUE CURE.
For SIs In Clinton by
LAfsWoREHY 4 TILDeH.