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Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1856-02-05
HELMBoLD s HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
c IN pound Fluid ExtraC
SARSApARUJAI

-
For Purifyins the Blood, removing all diseases
arising from excess of Mercury, exposure aud
imprudence in life, chronic constitutional dis
ease, arising from an impure state of the
Blood, ard the ouly reliable and effectual
know remedy for the cure of Scrofula, Salt
Rheum ,Scald Head Ulcerations of the Throat
and Legs. Pains aud Sweihgs of the Bo.es
letter, Pimples on the Face, aud all Sealy
Eruptions of the Skin.
This article 10 new prescribed by some of the
most distinguished physicians in the couairy,
and has proved more efficient in practice than
any preparation of Sarsapariila yet offered TO the
public Several cases of secondary Syphilis,
Mercurial and Scrafulns diseases have entirely
recovered IN the lncurable wards Of our Public
institutions WHICH have for many years resisted
every other mode of treatment that could be de-
ysed. These cases furnish striking axanples
Of the salVtary effects of This medicine in arrest:
ing some Of tbs inveterate diseases, after tina
glands were destroyed, the bones already -.s1S-
ted .-4s&-~
NoTicg Letters from responsible physicians
and professors Of several Medical Colleges. and
certificates OF cures from patients will be foun'.
accompanying both pfsparations.
Price, Fluid Extract of BucAu, ST per bottle,
or 9 bottle for IS.
Price. Fluid Extract Of Ssrsaparilla, 81 pes
bottle or s bottles for SIS.
Prepared and sold by II. r. HELxsoLn, Chem
st, 2Gj Chestnut street, near tho Girord House,
Phi'setslphja s,fs 81. Ia
To BE- had of w. D. JOHNSON, Council
Blufs Iowa, and Of Druggist and Dealers eve
rywheec, hg!f laoeG So GOSSIP .t
All letters directed to the Proprietor or Agea
eceivs immediate attention. y5ni5-ly
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1856-02-05
HELmHoLD's HIGHLY CONCENTRATED
Compound Fluid Extract Ruehg

tor diseases Of the Bladder and Kidneys. Sccrs,
Diseases. structures, weakness, and all uis
eases OF the sexual organs, whether in m.,la ar
fenh'e, from whatever cause they may h,se
originated, and no matter Of how lonG stan.
ing.
Ii you have contracted the terrible disease
which, whe II once seated IN the system. will
surely go down rom one generation to another.
undermining The conSt usion and swapping The
very vital fdids OF life: 90 not trust Yourself in
the hands of Quacks. who start up every day i,
city like this. and fill the Papers with slarisg
falsehoods, too we'll calculated to decsiy. th..
young, and those not acquainted with their
tricks on cannot be too careful la thu ssIeo
ton Of remedy in these cases
The Fluid Extract Buchu has been pronoyDr-
ed by eminent physicians the greatest reiDedv
ever known Ii Is medicine perfectly pleas
ant IN Its taste, and very innocent in its action.
aud yetso thorough that it anuihilatcs every
particle OF the rank and Poisonous virus of thi.
dreadful disease and, unlike other remedies
does not dr. up the disease in the blood.
Constitutional debility, brought on by self
ABUSE, a most terrible disease, which has bro't
thouss nds OF the human race 10 untimely graves
thus tlastng the brilliant hopes of parents.
aud bligating in the bud the glorious ambit:c,
of many noble youth, AN be cured by this II
fallibie remedy Ard az medicine which mt
benefit everJb body, from the simply delicate IL
the couhncd and desparing invalid no equal il
t. be found acting both Us cure and nEoyent,-
tive.
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TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

IAkk + dhltIO Ian ~ O1A0Az'
FTyHOSE indebted to the subscribers for iain-
/ Der will please to settle their account inn
vuediately, or they sIll certainly hs % cost ad-
ded, Wemust have money foget along WHO
cur business, and mean 10 collect outstanding
hsenunts on the shortest possible notice
Hereafter, no person need send tennis to Inc
mill for lumber unless paid for before ioaning II
~. for we are determined 10 have cash down
Cor every foot we sell in future.
So send along the cash II you want lumber
NJ veur teams will be sent back without tt
'rhis We mean for every body without exception
w. IEFfR EYS l. co
October 10th Is54-n5tf
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ST. LOUIS CARDS.

JOSEPH ksENTIhk.
FORWARDING aud CehKninsion Asfschaat
II 81. Louis, Missoari. ga
r Especial attention given TO the forward.
ing of merchandise with dispatch.4
T All orders for the purchase OF the pro
ducts aud manufactures or this com Try prompt
ly attended 70 and allied Il n, lovsest market
rates. f ga
RErxls TO:
ST. Louis-Yeatm.n,R enshso-l g. Co.; Trip
let, McFaddin & Co.; LiyeYmf,re, Cooley q
Co: r. NJ Funkhoaser = Cs.. IN.
Louisville, Ky.-Chas Bast man. v5nlotf
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Let US REASON TOGETHER.

WHY ARE We SICK
TT has been the lot of the human race I, be
/ welghsd down By disease and suffering -
RnlIoway's Pills are specially adapted il III
Felj sf OF the WEAK, the NERVOUS. the uELlCiTE,
and the IL FIRM, of all Chimes, ages ssxas, and
constitutions. Professor Holloway personally
superinteads the manufacture Of his medicines
IN the United States, and offers them 10 free
aud enlightened people, as the best remedy the
world ever saw for the removal OF disease.
These Pills Purify the Blood.
Thess famous Pills are expressly combined
to operate on the stomach, the liver the kiiieys
the lungs. the skin. and the bowels correcting
any arrangement In their functions, purifying
the blood, the very fountain OF life and thus
curing disease in alIits forms.
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
Nearly half the human ace have taken these
Pills 1t has been proved in all parts OF the
world, that nothing has been found equ,l to
them IN cases OF disorder OF the liver dyspipsia
and stomach complaints generally. Theysoon
give healthy tone to these organs. ho~evar
much deranged, and when all other means have
failed.
MaGGss n q the p sosl asspdsa
have opened their Custom Houses to the NTH
duction Of these Pills, that they may become
the medicine of the nlasses. Learned colleges
admit that this medicine Is ihe bs.st remedy
ever known for persons Of delicate health, "
where the system has been impaireB, as its IL
v,goratng properties never fail to aiford relief
Female Complaints.
No Female. young or old, shouId be with.
out this celebrated medicine. 1t corrects and
regulates the monthly courses At I'LL periods
ac,ing in many cases like charm, Ii is also
the best and safest medicine that can bs given
TO children Of all ages, aud ios any cen pIaiat:
consequently no family should be without il.
Hot!o'oay's Pi4s are the beat remedy kao,on ia
the World toy the tolloring Diseases:
Asthma Diarrhoea Indigestion
Bowel complaints Dropsy influence
Coughs Debility Inward weak
Colds Fever q Apue mas
Chest Diseases Female com Liver Com
G { on =. es ,;., plants plants
Stone and Gravel Piles n SscoadryA
Fenerated Alice Worms of all symptoms
ton KINDS
sssSold ut the Msnufaetorfes Of Professor
Holloway, 80 Maiden Lane. New York, md
IA strand, London, aud by I'll respectable
Druggists And Deslefs of dtcsnss fffosa -
the Uaited States and civilised v Grid, idhons
81 " cssts, eoX esntss 80 u sash.
q dAess u NeAASllssakle 25jRghEACk-
IN a!ai1Eees as3sss . gse&esa al ,s-sa IN ].
M61 l6xaalasnsfes tAA aujd aacSof aaetlenis
In evaSy disorder arp ahissa 10 aaeh ~. 90.
O~su1 - eAa 9iIT ~
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Council Bluffs. Iowa,
.rTgsss Has Just received EgfFfn
uAE.&K-y ply of goods in hissk2~uA<zI
liae which are now opened and really for sale
among which may he enumerated
Every variety Of candies-a large assortment
Of nuts-a large and superior lot of cigars
variety Of tine tobaceo-appes-ra
-prunes-herring- cheese-ink-pa
per-envelopes--pens 4 penci's-school book
q ad slase s--noveis-song- books- toys-larg'
family Libles-b l-nk bocks-pictures, with Of
without frameS--all manner of toys and play
things for cLidren-Jewelry and fancy goods
many Of the most valuable ood popular family
1,iedicine>--magnetic chains-Kowand' Tonic
Mixture--llotiat's Life Pills ana Phoenix Bit
ters-Mustaug Linimeut-Esss nee Of Life
Western Tonic-Bonset Pills, Dc.
- Call and see, ifyou want anything use
fui or funny. v1n54tf
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THE MAMMOTH SADDLE!

"a j. B LEWIS, Saddle and Harness
g maker, oil Middle Broadway, has ju4t
reared 10 front of his shop, Biz Saddle, ia
throws into the shade entirely, all the curios.
ties of the world renowned Barnum.
Besides the great curiosity OF TIE FREE sue ",
Lewis is prepared to furnish on the shrr est
notice, at a little lower than the lowest pr (es
any article in his line of nsiues~, or 10 al ind,
OF repairing for his neighbors, just for the PRIV
ileyr Of living among them in this most beau
tifu. charming and fertile Of countries.
If YOU want fine job, common loF or any
kind of lob At ALL don't forget the 8 Saddle
nor the little man that works behind u.
Jau.Ist, 80. "
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Land on Time /!

0AsADY 4 TEST bsvs just received
~ large supply of Land Warrants. and ar
nov fully prepared to mare time enter'es.
Council Bluffs, may %, IS. vaniou
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David EIaines, Fashionable Tailor.

| am always on hand. and willing 70 q
1 accommodate customers 10 anything ~
n my line.-Having been engaged in IfA
he business, long time, datter my AZ
'elf that lean give my customers as good as
L 1T. and as good work, as can be had at TT
my other shop in the west ~
Thankful for past favors from nv old custo-
mers. respectfully solicit continuance of
had patronage, together with all others who
nay favor me with their calls
All work done atthe shortest notice and war
RATED fit
ca Also, an experienced hand in the Scour.
ing aud Renoyating business employed at the
above establishment, where every attention is
paid TO the accommodation OF Gentlemen re.
curing his services.
N B.-l can always be found at my old stand
a lev doors south Of Dr.. Honn's Drugstore.
v5nlTf
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ESTRAY NOTICE.

ESl ia NOI1CE.
~ Takenup by Lucias C. Cook, on the
~ Ist day OF December, 1858, in Mont.
gornery county, Iowa, Que Bay Mare, 4 years
old, with some saddle marks on the back, ID
hands high, and appraised at $500.
Cine bay yearling horse colt, with stripe
Of white ON the nose and star 10 the forehead
and d v hite spot on the inside Of the near hind
leg, aud Supposed 10 be acoIt Of said mare
appraised a. SAC 90 -,
Also. one Iron Gray mare, yeas old last
spring, Is bands high aud appraised at So 90.
Appraised before Daniel stsnnstt, Justice
Of ths Peace Of West township. Montg
roantv. RICHARD STIHATT.
ABRAHAM WILSON.
Appraisers.
rertify the above 10 be true Transcript Is
Alsd In my Office. this Sth Of December, 1855.
A. G. LOWE, County Judge.
Jan -. Sc : in3s2
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III HI citizens Of Bluff City and surrounding
country are hereby informed that this new
/ establishment is now completed and well
supplied with a choice variety Of Groceries.
Provisions and country produce. which will be
sold al the lowest selling rates In this city
Past favors. and the liberal patronage hereto
fore bestowed are duly appreciated and thank
fully remembered, and trust by strict attention
to the wants OF my customers. to merit contn
uation of their favors and patronage
>3+ II d. HARLE.
N. B.-Cash paid for all kinds of country pro-
duee. -four and grain (y3nltf
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MISCELlASEC'

PINK LUABEh j
THE SubscSibef would .tsspeeiuii, 81 20 neee
/ to the citizens Of Pcttaps tie -" .nI SCION
Ing cou mites. that hs hiss opened Ia INE
LuMBER YARD On Council luis my ano
10 In receipt Of lumber reguia-'s sid ~"
keep Constantly On hand large anu Wei seiec-
ted stock Of plAe lamser from IS Inch 10 xinch,
slso--pins sid,nt, and worked dooring, pine
shingles and iath, sash, blinds, doors, &C.; all
of which will sell low fer cash
JOHN KELLER.
1ouncil Bluffs CITY, Oct. IL. ls53-2S-u
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1856-02-05

TINE uuGe signed proprietors 4 MAON.
L of tbs ST. Louis Planning u7)Gr4u
Mill having the most complete .sttEttfI,
establishns Mt ia the west for
manufae'u lag lumber into all various forms
used oy Builders, ale now prepared to furnish
FRANZ + ousEs complete, at very shcet notice,
and shall hereafter keep Oh hand ready Tor ship
ment, IN assortment of The descriptions We
make one, two and four rooms, ut prices OF
Slla- S223-and S4O0
We have determined by strict attention and
holo able dealing TO secure trade. which,
from, our central position ia the Mississippi
\ a ey. properly belongsto US.
Ne have, attached TO our Mill, large lum.
5e yard; ere We keep every description OF
essed and rough lumber. prepared for imme-
late use. In our mill we manufacture doors,
sashes and blinds, and frames o: all sizes and
descriptions, seasonal by steam, aad the work
mans hip Of which is unsurpassed. Persons de-
sirous Of purchasing VIII please give rs call
WILLIAM WADE & CO,
81. Louis, Missouri.
j. Office no Is. Oliver street. opposite Moa
oe House aug2sy5n25-ly
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G.. DOUGHTY & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers

w flOltSdfc dttu httdu DodiCTS
IN STAPLE and Fancy Dry Goods, Groceries,
i Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Queensw are,
Liquors dc, at the sign OF Cash Store, South
side of Broadway, Council Bluffs City, Iowa;
Would respectfully announce to the citizens of
:his vicinity, that they have permanently loca-
ted, intending To make this their permanent
place of business. They hope, by strict integ-
rity and close attention to business, TO merit a
reasonable share of public favor. a large,
complete, and we'll selected assortment of mer-
chGndize will be kept constantly on hand in
Guiding every necessary and comfort required
by either citizen or emigrant. Goods sold at
The lowest figures. Terms, pay down in cash or
nerchantable country productions at current
value.
Those intending to purchase are respectfully
invited to exam Inc our stock and prices before
purchasing. IT'S pleasure 10 show our wares
Remember the Cash Store" formerly occupied
by 5. H. Riddle, Esq. Our motto: examine,
Try. then buy. G. DOUGHTY, i CO
Dec ID. '53-n34-tf
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Dealer IN
Confeetiouers, Books II Stationery. Nuts,
Fruits, Cigars, Toys, Fancy Goods,
Patent Medicines, &c, &C.,
Next Door nErth Of the bridge, Madison street
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1856-02-05

VERY large 11Dstmsnt OF ready made
~ .elethiDg; ooAte lyeasths csasss biasksste
the tnest broad cloth n the cash store,
G. DOUGHTY d Co,
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yR wALrrR II. O. BONN
WALTER b BONN, 81
WHOLESALE &c nfectonels, Nos. ST 4 IS
Market Street, betw cen Main and 2d, Saint
Louis, Mo. Consp ntly on hand, large and
fresh assortment of ali kinds of fancy candies,
which for ehespne IS, quality and variety can
not be surpassed by any other establishment
in the west. tvonciy
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GOLDSMITH s. kLyNGSTEIN,
O. X!
CLOTHIN Nc ST OR L

WHOLESALE AND RE r AL,
Az Tootle and Jackson's Old Stand, OH
BROADWAY STREET,
HAVE Just received now stock OF
81 Ready Made Clothing,
IN which we are prepared to sell to the
EsE citizens Of Western Iowa and Nebraska
~ and the rest of malkiud. We have
M now opened one ofthe largest and ost
- ~ complete stocks of Ready Made cloth
ne ever b. ought to Council Bluffs, consisting
in part OF
Coats Pants Vests
Hats Caps Shirts
So ks CTayats
Aud everything In the line Of ient'emans
Furnishing Goods, and none need fear about
being suite / Us they are constantly receiving
additions AS fast rs one suit Of clothing Is
disposed of another will fill its place; SO come
on, gentlemen, as our MOTTO Is
Cash Payments, Smait Pronts ana
Quick Sales!
We will convince all thosa who may isvo' u'
with call that We can sell cheaper ana Deter
goods than any Houses in Ccuncti BUNS
Our goods were brought from the oest cas-
tom manufactures, SELECTED in person and paid
for in cash, thus enabling as to undesse'l any
other establis bment weet OF the Miss'ss'hPs'
Come and see for yourselves that this 10 NO
hnmbug but q vsritabis reality.
dFRemeinber. Tootle j Jack sons oid stand
GOLDSMITH & kLINGSIEIN.
The usipess will be conducted by our Wei
known friend A. HEChi =
Dec. 25, 30. u
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IT. CRITfEN DEN,

TT. 'CRIxI8NlDEN,
MO. 1875, Main Sstsst, 3rd door below the
IN State Bank, 81. LOUIS, Mo-, wholesale
dealer in paper, books and stationary, plipk
books of ali kinds, print ag, writing wrap
ping paper Of all sizes aud descriptions, and
ell kinds Of school bool s in use in the west.
Prices low. lvonoiy
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HAVING put the well known Hermitage
Grist Mil In good running order aud secured
tn G services Of Thomas Hsmpion, we'll and ia
vo.ably known ~ Miller IN this section, so
lict share Of public patronage. The mill Is
situated miles North SfCouhe il Bluffs on the
Pigeon Cpesk. sss ise la39ea.
n. B-Iw,ll pay Cash for wheat 1t highest
market prices, delivered st tine mill,
e.i.r A.. ]. WILLIAMS, Proprietor.
Hermitage Nj |, RockSlp d, Postaystsaaie
county, Oct. g, IS. v5n33tf
DIRD SEED Of ail kiuds for ssls By
ID yAn3Stf TERRY 4 CO.
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SAINT MARY
STEAM SA w vi IL l.

SEEGER AND MEYER.
THIS new steam Saw Mill Icing the largest
and best mill in Western Iowa and Nebraska,
will be in operation ats
JANUARY FIRST. 1856
Our prices Of Lumber will DO az cheap as at
other mills All Lumber will be assorted ac-
cording toQpalitg, and kept in neat piles, and
builders will have the advantage OF selecting
their lumber. us. s4Y
Custom logs W III be sawed In lots CT thirty
OH halves; any amount over thirty Tor essn -
Persons bringing custom logs will receive a.bii
shown the aln ouDt Of lanbsr their iogs y ~
yield. -
Our min will saw from to 1000 feet par
day, We ara therefore enabied to keep folt as
sortma,tsf lazut4x soh Aapa constantly We
have made arrangements 70 attneh Pisailn'ng
matching and lathe plaahine by the opening OF
nagimtion, and shall spAFe ne pains or expense
e ~ sssi.t.c.lan I. :. sE:ry body. a,s "A.
Saint Mary. Dec y, ~. = .---..---mnI.ss my
o BBL ssuaIesa ili4hoss for Gala ap. =
On ne sasAaass,s vi q. lQUGHTl Go. ii
500 nDsss 0lals. all aise6s - TIA esshstore, u
liaaas3 d sgaseii1Ga QoUGHTYlA Go =
Ron 5XEE! - -
-! Hss'-A'. p;F:; g 1 s1i for
-..,YCksse Eash Corner"
Big FaAsf$fsets ssrnes Asaisaa ard Broad,
way. yaa4Hf
r AIDES fashioeable Satin Han, q the easi,
II sore; a G. DOUGHTY 4 Co.
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-x------r-- - -------- - = T. - r.
New Principle! No Poison. 81
RHODES FEVER T. AGUE CURE !.
OR ANTIDoTE TO MALIRlA,
ron THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF
Fever and Ague. or Chill Fever; Dumb Agao
and other Intermittent and Remitsent Fee
vers also of Bilious Fevers, accom-
panied by Typhoid Symptoms
Typhoid Fever. Yellow Fevsr
Ship and Jail Fever, Cen
eral Debility, Night
Sueats, and all
other forms
of disease which have common origin in
Malaria or hiaSma.
This subtle atmospheric poison, which at
certain seasons IS unavoidably inhaled at every
breath, is the same charac ter wherever IL exists
north, south, east or west, and will everywheys
yield to this newly discovered ANTlDOTE
which neutrati.es the poison, completely purf.
hes the system, and thus entirely removes all
the cause Of disease.
The proprietor distinctly claims these extra
ordinary results from its use
1t Will protect any resident or traveller, even
in the most sickly or swampy localities from
any ague or bilious disease whatever. or an,
injury from constantly inhaling Malaria or Mi
asnld.
1t will instantly check the ague In nsrsa,x
who have suffered for any length of time, from
ONE DAY re TWENTY YEARS, so that they need
never have ANOTHER CHILL. BY coutinuing il.
use according TO directions
1t will Immediately relieve all the distressinw
results of bilious or ague di,eases, such as peu.
erai debility, night sweats, etc. The palien,
at once begins TO recover appetite and strength
and continues until Permanent and radical
cure is effected. And proof that il is also
| WORTHY OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE.
Because M IFS
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NOTICE.
ALI persons are cautioned not to purchase
from l.. A. Brewster. u Brewster + Co, car
tihcate of stock No. 399. Omaha City, q The
same vas fraudslenuy obtained, and II sold
viii not b valid -
y5n25f J. B. HOvERTs0N
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HELABoLD's GENUINE PREPARATIONS
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r AIDES fashioesble Satin Hats, ~ hs eass,
~ store; G. DOUGHTY 4 Co.
The Davenport daily gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1869, 1856-12-01

THE kAHsAs lASKEE's FERRY TICKET.-
We are permitted to copy the following
anecdote from a private letter just received
by gentleman 81 this city, from brother
now IN Kansas. The Yankee referred TO Ia
The right kind Of a man 10 deal with the
Border Rutlians in Kansas.
You know the test TO which the Nilsson.
riaus subject all travelefs who make their
appearance at any OF the ferries and asked
tn be crossed into Kansas. Some days since
q slab sided Yankee arrived at one OF the
Northern Missouri landings with long train
o. plumber ofvarious SORTS, By way OF test
ing him the ftrryman asked him what stock
ic had.
WAL says the lankee, I've got two
horsts, a yoke Of oxen and two keoWs."
"That's enough" replied the ferryman,
you can't Cross here
'Why uof" inquired the faakee.
Tue ierrymRn toll him that his mslruc-
tons WeGc not to cross uybody that couldn't
pronounce The word c0aU."
"But said ksoto," persisted the Yankee.
well, yoa can't cross here" rather gfuf.
~ replied Charon.
"But have got tickets emitting the TO
cross" replied the Yankee.
The icrryman replied that he did not
know Of anybody who had II right TO cell
him tickets.
but have got Them anyway"
The terryman demanded a sight OF the
tickets, wnerenpon MIR. Yankee stepped
hack lille, hauled out u revolver in each
hand, crying, fnem's the tickets and
am bound TO cross this ferry keow, or no
keuw - Mar. journal
The following ten from the Lexington
Gazette shows how they make plank roo d.
IN Virginia;
The plank road in this( Rockbridge) coun
| ~ is almost total failure. The plank, rot.
ten auedg, IL being torn up in many places
| The eulrc road from Buchanan to Stanton
az sold last Summer under L decree Of
Court for $4,000, and purchased by tn,
| .Jurd OF Public Works. 1t cost, il we mis-
lake not, smarty upwards of $4,000
The State lost in it an investment of nearly
100000. A durable road of rock coult
have been made for less money.