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N0TECE 40 RAILROAD e0sTHAs



t'IiE anatrs EDsd. commissioners If the Nestt|
! Division y Iha y abash anl Mississippi Raa
raaa. "1.i receive FAoFusAis until fhe 13th iay y
March ue a.. fer be 6raet8g. B,fGpt1e. 1Biao ~
com pletIou a the First section ei satl road fref
Warsaw ~ carthage. III. The distance ii l. ml \
about = mies a which has bs,A partially grain
snd hal3gd The work T. BE- done will be- 10 grab
the additional portion # the seetio-reg grade urs
repair 81 "a grade. furnish and lay the ties on y
whole-bulid some bridging. furnish the iron. az
sl,>k tie road, etc. All Of which work and ma q
riai furnished. must b. of such character n " :
MAKE first class western road.
The work 10 be commenced within thirty days q
tor the acceptance OF the bids ana contract and pr
eeuted with diligence aud fidelity, under the Directs
of the Engineer Of the road, to completion with,
twelve mon ths.
Payments Mil be made may lac agreed upon, s.
the Corporate Bonds Of the County Of Haueo,s
City Of Warsaw. and City of heokuk bearing eli ].
per cent interest--and individual subscriptions
, cugh, material, and real estate along and ia the e
entity OF me line. Bids will be received and cons
cred for separate sections of grading bridging, d q
tyisg, and ironing and furnishing the road--or i
the whole complete, 1t an aggregate price pr mi
/ etc.
The Cou missioners rererying the right to eonsitg
and accept only such as may BIZ deemed reasonai
aud within their ability and means 10 adopt and col
ply with. I.
For further information apply to--and biddd
viii address either of the unders igned Ito wit:
= w INGERS0LL, Canton, H. I
NJ S. HUNT, Warsaw, Ill.
II W SAMPLE, keokuk, Iowa.
Feb. l4th 1856. Commissioners W NJ X. X. 4
dawtdAy
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| hNlNO interested with us the Messrs. Seo6elss
Il IN the Gas Fitting Business, we would assl1re
the public that all orders given to them will b. ~
ccuted ia a neat and workman-ilke manner, and
mai they can rely upon the work done bY them az
bong VI the very best material
a. y Will he but short time before the gas viii
be introduced, We would recommend 10 those des
rous OF hghting M AZ the time of the completion IL
ene works mat they give Immediate orders for pipe
fixtures, DC, otherwise, many would ~ asle,ed f.
yend that time, rs i would be impossible to sllpnf,
all applications upon ehor, notice
July 3 lS55-d G. HERTlrK 1 ca
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anre 10 The EnAles.


= 0@ really for tho season large stock If Iri rs
S ming rood- ia Velvet Plain aud SHADED C3l-
ass Hd Back Of an widths Plush Shaded Muas
Fringe More Antique, Natgrca Ribbons. Caiuf- stt
Width aalloone III great variety Gimp. Bsaid. &C.
same bright color ior children \ dresses
VI. 10 ddw +. D. FOSTER
eBEsCH cA~>tAERE~A lot more 81 those
superb French Cashmere just rvcciN ed by
de od@w p. d. FOSTER.
/ TAGUI NGLNEIS--Assorted colors az ICES than
ct g import great bargains for mlliners.
dalVdtw p y. FOSTER.
u faeHA sHANl~--A few more long ana slugi.
- htoeha shawlsl z safe lpw u close 81
deelGdAw f. d POSTER
IOLAIDS.-Thosa beautiful Scotch and Tartan
Paids every variety con l.. aud st
sep27d3w WOODWARD & CO.'S.
Nj. sis. EDu0B9 Please inform the Ladies
u that We have received the largest stock Of EN-
a.oiaefles, toiiars from cents t. Sc 90 Maltese,
Blacl oiIk Brussels nd real thread Laces Lace ne.
eye}t md Swiss Collars CoIsets Ribbons More An.
tiaa and Ribbon = INNINGS, &C.. &C.
Aps ., ls55.-d1w ! - = -
- II this line 1t
p-7ddw WOODWARD deo,s.
/ \t COL DELAlA ES.--Eyery variety Of plain and
" figured Wool DeLaincs, just received at
sen2sddw WOODWARD Il co.'s
- LADY MADE CLOTHING Everything Is IN.
= ttHe can PC mad ~ lie lowest figures at
ltM NoODN ARD CO.'S
Eati StyicA.
\ N I uavrJust resolved 0r Fal STYLES of Laaios
- Velvet, tati4. md sir ulcaHs, Iama and
NJ tie also o. Brotha ana piaid >hawls
ssl2ld&w WOODWARD i CO.
t3AAiD LONG SHAWI.S - lust received uer
Aaeriean Express" 900 ~ new and elegant
which with eor previous stock mikes our ~
assA nofe lall sud complete than at any time
80 % season. MaHSuect.
d,sIod prRKEE4 co
| Nils GOODS, Trimmings 81. Back siiks ~
II AZ widths very tow. Plaid. check aud broca,le
e4I1s. Large and small Plaid Cashmere Printed
ilaln De LANES, ack English Grape Moss Velvet
Attfe antique, AND Ribbon Trimmings iust opened
ahd ioi sale cheap. decl0d&w +. D. FOSTER.
y EN EMBRoiDERlES-Ner fine and medium
french worked collars, sctts Linen and Jaeonet
collars and cuffs, fne Linen Cambria handkerchiefs
IN short fine stock # goods in the above line lust
received at IS Main street,
lee 10 DURKEE co.
INL0oR OIL CLOTHS - Another lor IL feet ia
wdth and splendid patterns Just received
at So Main Street, DURkEE 2CO
~ lLhs SILKS We have received very re-
= gently by express several Large Lots of Dress
sAhS, v bioh we Offering at Unprecedented low
prices. Also another lot Of splendid "More An
iaaes IN dress patterns. No. So Main Street
deei0d DUHKEE 60.
AEAMLEsS BAGs-Stark Mlls-600 Just receiy-
- Cd at - Main street DlRkEk CO.
deel0J
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Dry GOODS.


80 bales Al muslin, prime
DO pcs satinctE ass ID, 25to Zoe per ynrd
80 do Ky. jeans do 20 10 ice. 10 90
800 do prints, new styles;
20 do Golungu;
20 do Lyonesc Cloths and A lpaccas
DeLalncs, Black Silks, Goats Spool Thread, war
fanted,) Stewards best Linen Thread and general
assortment Of Yankee notions, just received by
sep22d&w h. A. WILLIAMS.
I)O0TS and Shoes. 70 cases Of boots and SHOES
- Tor men, women boys girls and infants, jus.
received by sep22i4w b. "a. WILLIAMS.
Aiuays Eradfng.
II HAVE bought cut ihe Dry Gouds store o[ lame.
! Il. Bruce and VII hereafter continue the business
IN TIM same place
The store is in ctmEgc Of Mr. y. IT. hyNAtLE,
whose long xpcrieno and polite aud attentive man
ners are we'll known ln his community A. ] caa
ANA Wiji off GREsr lAEaAiNS / cxpeef i large eus
som.
lalH mb p.ac One deorra~t of II. H. wood
ward & Iu., Main street, u. A. WILLIAMS.
ID #ul4I6W
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Autumn Stock.
n ID. p TT n

/ / As now open line stock OF French and Amer
L lean Printed ard Plain UeLaines Plain and
PAID Merinoes Cohurgs, Black and Coior.d Nc
barr, Rekages, DE, to which hl invites the atten-
ton e the ladcs surfing them that the style and
quality passed., and prices lows as the same
goods eJn be sold ia thecountrY.
lsaHkak, sent 10. Jaw
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MY Boys say my second story IS piled 50 iuil al
vi goods that there is danger Of breakdown All
persons wanting goods at their prices viii dC
welt 70 cal at and save Us the trouble OF
throwing them into the street Dry Goods, yes cr-
cry thing Groceres yes, the best teas fresh Boots
and shoes yes, every thing
,l,c7 dkw s s. 6D.C BILLINGS
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heok Gyninaslnn,

fI'HE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully an
nGunee 20 the citizens Of heoAuh. that Le has
ot nd hi- rooms l0r thu reception uf gentlemen.
suitable md ample Preparations haze been mad
ta preserve aad promote ths health tIeaF al. t4.
tai elasticity "a mn wi5 may 3esire rs paft5elatet
tae manly eXerei and healthy sport ef g,mn
nas. fnre alr and cold matsr udleiuuslt use4 ST.
.ite manner prescribed by hin, cannot faI III mate
ae most weakly healthy, strong and robust
% Rooms OYER carey hilbounle stole. Eii.
bnrnes Block Main street Ii he 4th slarp 81.
tfanee from be- year u 'Ae binding
decls4tf p MANCHESTER
. tnc StoCie holders ct me AooI .sti.
nt. pleasant = TuscuIine *. ~. "a.
\ oll'Els heteuy given. that in accordance With
tue conditions Fl the subscription l.r the let
Division Il said Rad, The seventh iHstaln of Sd
cent VIII be due and payable March ith Isis AZ
toe banking houseof Charles Parsons Treasurer. he
okuE or . the undersigned, General Agent.
j. X. 1I0RNISH
General Agent X. Mt. +. & N r. r. Ia.
feh. 6, lSjG.--td d2w
e b.. a. lA,
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90 y. BERNARD 81 q %.

| AVE- taken tbe oIj stand ~ Il. II. Turner, fat-
nlrl} !. e lrimbic No. So. Main street oi4Iu-
site hilb atno ncw uuiiding- where they offer for
sale o. caeap the cheapest general <0rtnenta 4
shoe. saddle and Harness Leather
knamaled and Patent Leather, Enamelled Cloth
Lashes.
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EfnACK9rsG,gkatNG.

X{TILIIAM GRAHAM, on Third. between j Ohm
w and Exchange Streets at the BreI, Shop,
world inform the pubic that he is prepared to do
all kinds Of BLACKS sEIrHISG in q neat. durpblc, and
cheap manner.
HORSE SIOEING
Bring your lame horses and have them shod
night. From his long and constant practice in this
branch OF che business he hatters himself that he
cannot be exeelled by any one in the country. He
particularly solioits patronage in this line.
lie also offers bis seryices rs faFrier in all its
branches.
May % 1865 d&wIy
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Mex door to G Parsons Banking Housed
kEUh h ,......... low
flSHE subscriber has Just received large n
L and beautiful stock q Gold and SILVER "a
atches. todd JewtlrY, dc, comprising the ~,
laies' STYLES Of ladies Breast Pins. Ear
Rings, Finger Rings Cuff Pins, Gold Guard and
Fob Chains, Keys, seas, silver Ihimbles Gold
Slides, snaps, stusis Gold Pons with IN without
hoiders. cold Pencils, Peas and Pencils.
WAr1n RfrAInAG,
he subscriber beng practical matchmaker
feel competent % repair the .tfculi and dai..
cs,te eofk that may oe entrusted tu hts care.
All work warranted 10 give sa isfaetiou.
t0KHEGr Tins.
ih@ pnelIe mas rest assured tha' hQ correct time
j., and always a4li bt kept by
Nov. :, ls35.-.lI1 r. " JONES
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" VI. laaNAr.Erh.

hlER AND SG0UKER. On nth street one
= door below Main, whelo he will renoyate ana
make ta appear new All kinds III Ladies ana gen
tomen 3 apparel. such grippe broscha, cassi mere
es, rugs Ianoand table coYerF, window and dalnask
elftains. &c
AL of the above, and every other article Of cloth
ing colored ID any Of the fancy plain colors. 4
hope by close attention ana a knowledge Of my bus
iness, 70 gire general satisfaction
nov-2Sddwom WIN. MANNERS
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VIE Favorite Authoress q the South.

new Novel by the Author If a Alone
The hidden Path, naycl bv Marion uqri,na
ln'se who have read it pronounce ii superior t.
Alone. II is more finished productions vel re-
tanning MI the pathas and Haturaness or the former
one. For sale BY CAVE 4 son.
fI'WENIA FIVE boxes No. j lemons for sale =,
decI4 llsIlN HAWKINS 4 II-~TnN,e
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\ =. NHEt.D}A y moss nc. ik8ug another large
A. stock q Iiats, Caps aud Farp Gloves. Mifs
ana ntnis Furnishing Goods, oI tine latest winter
Evils l9r 1879, nil Of which viii IT, soa al i small
aafanee from Eastern prices Aa@ Is the time f.f
you p secure one OF those fine sof French feli ba
- mAeA worn IA the east and wsst Call aad bHx
yourself a luee. fashionable hat
= = I forge. tAe r.ac,. A. 6 SHELDON,
hNNtF Nam 4 CORNER g,,.r-5
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BaoEFIELD's COMPOSITION.
.lNILI L.. Is IlIl.a- IIEN ENLRa,L ~
TEE 1sXIsUs.

II HE subscribers have completed their arrange
L. ments IN finishing aud furnishing their sa-
loonand chambers FAR the convenience of those who
may wish uea eae9mmedation. We have spared no
Noney or labor 10 make sal9on and rooms equal
20 anything IL tie country, and arrangements al
ready made fo receiving oysters from the east wild
game from lie country ami our fine markets, we shall
make al8au superior 10 anything west, or equal
10 anything east. Al ask is but q cali and a
tgial and We VIII pledge ourselves TO give satisfac-
tion
Parties can b. accommodated with private rooms
when desired aud anything served up Tor them they
may wish.
Eeeofiect - psee, ~ east side Of End, between
Main and ahasau alres,
ueglad9y MACKI.EY i JOHNSON.
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Giiin. ores Hair Halsam.

bau.1lal preparation f9v the Hair, and prop,
nred viii restefs it - its original soilness
bounty Those vino have used il sas il + the
preparation thry have seen
sold "Aole-aia anu retail, by II. III. AYERS Dr
gust catnerof Main ana Third streets hcoknk Ia
Also ig Druggists ard Merchants Throughout
state.
October II '55-d6wv
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ssgssg ssf.> an GLASS

ssEsssg RE~ an GLASS
~0METIMEs call s.s6,r
y 81, but far uper- ySFess.1 TIHS-
or to Ambroiypes, are sxsT sr. v8 20
taken al BuELls Da- -aEs',ES 81 s, III ,gr..IEH 80
gnerrean Gallery All G. {, als--l ~ 5Mx
who have not seen
these new pictures, which are pronounced by all
Of the ART as superior to the patent Ambro-
type, should cali at the SKY ght Gallery and exan-
me specimens.
Also dagucrreotypes taken in al styles and sizes,
from cents each to $40 'tforgrt The place. Sc
Main street between Sd and 4th Jaw
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naYaEN nuaRr.

~ -
w HQLE9A liz Dealers IN Boot~ and Shoes, No.
w rs. Main Street, Ke0kuk Iowa
Having taaa' . ia this city would respectable
inform tie usreaauls Of The interior that we have
engaged ia he au5es business having all the facfi-
tiles Tor purchasing stock directly Of the mann
facturers 30 tho lowest figures II il our object and
determination 10 build up large and permanent
trade by keeping hand n large and we'll assorted
stock making prices low that none can be less
ami terms and discounts as Liberal any other
house.
Please cali sad examine our stock sep1sdw
Exeei.ior Scot a shoe .Eanutuctorys
9ht LARS tas .-h 80 AMfnrAN FASHIONS
.. r. akaRRH~ co..
NlAu just opened shop, in their old t.
business on Third street, between Main
ana Johnson, heokuk, Iowa, respectfully
announce that taey are prepared 70 manu-
tactnrc tho ncate ana most fas hi0nahIe Roats ana
shoes thAi can ie g9t Up,
Determined nos T. be cxceled by anv nanuf,c
ronage.
As we purehase>ijrect from The importers. eur
stock - always u the latest fashion and best anaJi
iN and at the lowest figures
- We Keep ue Lhsteru or slop work on hand wa
warrant ii ora regdy r8aje Boots aud SHOES 81 the
s~he tharasit h8s. Ha5e e. order.
tatl nnd ltsEe ar orders for good &C. War
ranted 10 suit ~ every particular.
&sS~ heTallaE IN the neatest and most substan-
tht mailnaf tte - short notiee.
July 2l.fs55 dy j. T. HARRIS q CO.
Fall Trade.
Cat" titT Hsoot and Shoe store.
NJ. III N"r stptt, between Fourth ana tiftb
Il iiit. ua'# 81 would respectfully call q
4 ths .itaaspa 81 tAa Ladies and Gentle mi
mat 81 fEtto Aair tne andf ~
"vlt aalaata7i .faes ai B,ifs and Shoes. now -
pth,a t2s fas snie 1T the above establshm com
t.siHs ali kia6 = Ladies, Gents, Misses Boys
ald 1hta@h r.hg. 81 al styles, grader ana sizes
Those ge@ t Boon sale I'D ith specal reference
ia h,a'p@e q @'S aud durability AID vii II sold
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| NlbbE>IING > imptrianf--Nexiu5 and l5s Re-
hoN~t CAVE K son
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III. N. Chamberlain,

III kiibourae's Nen BLOCK, Main street.
Dfs Goods. carpets. Paper Hangiugs,
OsL CLOTHS, WINDOW SHADES,
aud
HOUSE FURNISHING DRY GOODS GEN ERALLI.
nAMASE Lace, ana Muslin Drap4ries. At
IL Oct75d CHAMBEBL HAMS
4 AILT Carntce. ana Ba ds Curtain Loops. eorals
" and la-sels tor pictures and udow shades ~
oet2ol AMBERLAIN's
Qk0oH y, Cashmere, SILK. Wool, iMnet stella aHd
ID Ncriuo Shawisat CIIAdBERAAlA'~.
ont23d
DONNET Cap and Trimming Ribbons, Dress Cloak
ID and Mantilla Trimmings. ne
oet24d CHAMBERLAINts
LHRENCH. ~vi. and scotch Needle WORK, i + 1T
L rate stock, Cu AMBEElAt<
oet25a
INOTB 1nlma. at CHAMBERLAIN
\ oet25l
Union at the Nimble Sixpence.
- s, d u. C. BILLINGS ha,e united her
-. t1cks 81 Drg GSs,d- and Groceries. aid may by
found AK the ol stand OF s. :. Billings NJ. % 8ain
street, kcokuk
One Of the firm win spend his time in the East
for the purpose Of watching the chances for buying
goods chcar, that they sell them lower than
ever. We hive now on hand over fifty thousand
dollars worth Of good. which will sell At greatly
reduesi prices. Please give = o cali
=. s. i u, G BILLINGS.
Aug II, lS5j.-d&w.
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A GOOD assortment u supporter and trusses,
~ sale by s HfIMsTREET
4snl6d Union Bloeh
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: IilPaiPsoN Christian lleis,a. 4 prize II nif,
saH3 Hllae WAS awarded th.- essaV For
"'e "N Lot.4 ttNE 8 SON
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CAVE 4 soy

fI'Hh best American Novel for wears LitEv ;, nv
Tie Author Of The Basy Momen~. Of an IdIs
omau For sale hy
hoY2i TA1E KIN
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TAKE Nsi,asaI

~ - + Beat ~. White stiek pon.aas. IL.
- r.cifed and fer sale cheap l,y -
~ MOORE & HOOPER
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Cnledoninm CouCh Iozenxes.

FTEVaT0d NY II. NIllmora A paunlar ron
iortonGhs, Colds and bronchial affections. I
haYe gitcn entire satisfaction to those who have ,
ttarp - y
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70 tnc StoCiebotdcnN of me Meoitst
"a. ksien riAnf 4 VI rArt1snnn - A. -
Tothc citizens OF heoau..

I'D, ., INlU.--td dAw
/ heekuk Times AID Mt. Pleasant Observer IL
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- 4ArAt, raanAt,,

49,. ", 800 Nan. .carner n 81
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Gillmore's Turkish T,in,mer,

lhsse celebrated Pllsare an excellent remedy
Fever and Ague. Biliou Complaints. Collie. Dysei
rs Constipation VI the Bowels, Indigestion. ] J
diee' Drop.y, Debility Liver Complaints, Blotd
on the skin, feyers. &c The best family bin kp1
and c.fn be- nsed with safsiy whenever a eathar,
.eeded
B. To insure genuine article and onel
which You can rely with perfect safety he parfie,
y mq4lee iof Gliinpre's Vegetables. Cnthartic
i1tei Fa|si az mere isa counterfeit article in cir
us tIun.
The American patriot., 1856-01-12


the children with nothing to eat--f don't Know
what didn't think Of. He was walking fast,
turned-the COW was right before me- Oh,
girls, there she stood 80 quiet. chewing tho
green bir ch leaves, I was like q baby, the axe
wouldn't rise from the ground, could not DO
it.
He called out, heard his step in the un.
der brush. Then my strength Gew back.
was wild-strong as lion, hut my eyes seem.
ed hot with sparks Of fire. shut them, the
axe swung back-a crash, deep wild below
and she fell like log. had struck in the
white star on her forehead. When oper I'd
my eyes she was looking at lnc, and SO her
eyes stiffened in their film. had to hold my.
self up by the axe-helve with both hands. It
seemed to me as if I was dying too.
What have you been about, where is the
cowg said the constable, in passion N hs
came up.
There said I, pointing to the poor mur-
dered crtter with my finger, the law, you say,
won't allow MS two cows, but it does give US .
barrel Of beef This is our beef-touch it il
you darcF
% He skulked away and I fell down on my
knees by the poor crittcr my own hands had
killed. 1t seemed asf my heart would break
There she lay with the fresh leaves in her
mouth, SO still, and there stood the hcifcr look.
ing at me steadily as if she wanted to speak,
and couldn't make her understand why it had
to be done. Oh, gals, gals, it was tough"
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THE EAMERICAN PATRIOT
WILL nv w H. GREEN G. +. DUNN.
O6ee over g. A. Neefss stsre.
TERMS.

sUBscRLP TYON, Three Dollars, sAs. paid il
advance, or Five Dollars Y rot Paid At ths
m,ar. Subscriptions .c;H not be received for
= les. period than sir months, which will Be
Two Dollars. Invariably in advance. No
naper viH Be discontinued until arrearages
are paid, except at the option Fl the pub.
Esher.
IDVERTZSE ENF.NTS inserted at One Dollar
. oer square, of ten lines or less, and Fifty
Gents for each *Mbsequent insertion. Liberal
1educt;sons will be made to those who advertise
All CO. Communications Of personal nature, either
Of defensive or Offensive character, must be
paid for according to the regular advertising
rate, in order to secure publication.
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FeiiciaMa Institute.
Select Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies

MRS. NJ. J. CLIFFORD, Principal
THIS Institution is now open. Parents and
guardians are respectfully requested not to de-
ay the return of their children, as the long vacation
makes speedy return to study highly important
For terms, apply at the Institution.
REFERENCE:
Ion E. T. Merrick, c. J. F. R. Harvey, N: D.
enry Marston, Esq. Henry Skipwith, Esq
W. Robins, Esq. q. G. Comstock, Esq
Clinton, La, Oct. l3, 1855.
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Drugs. Medicines, etc.

doz bottles superior Snuff;
. lbs White Pepper, superior quality;
doz pure Cod Liver OIL
doz bottles superior Writing Ink, assd sises
40 doz Essence Tar, safe and certain cure fot
diarrhna, dysentery and al other bowel af'
fections; .
100 copies Akins' Christian MinstrslG
doz bottles Essence Jamaica Ginger;
20 reams superior note, letter and cap Paper;
doA bottles Ayres' Cherry Pectoral, and do'
boxes Ayres Pills;
doz boxes Thorns' Extract
zoo lbs Sulphur; =,
70 lbs Blistering Plaster, superior quaisy;
IL dos pure Olive Oil, for sals By
BsD IN LEMON.
The American patriot., 1856-01-12

George A. Pike,
BooK NDER AND STATloSh hh'
ccps.a OF CHURCH AND LAFAYETTE STE.
rr,s Rstsn Rouge, L.. n4s
The American patriot., 1856-01-12
PLA TFORM
OF THE
AN Z RIG A N PARTY,

OF THE
AMERIC AN PART z,
OF LOUISIANA,
|. We advocate an amendment
Of .he Naturalization Laws, with proper safe.
guarps to preserve the purity Of the elective
franchise.
2. We advocate the passage of
such laws as will prevent the immigration Of
pauners and criminals to this country.
3. We oppose any interference
in the vested rights of all persons, whether
they he of native or foreign birth.
4. We are in favor of non-in-
tcrvention with slavery by the Federal Gov
ernment, except for the protection Of our
constitutional rights.
j. We advocate a high Nation
al Policy, such as will afford stern and un-
wavering protection to the American name
abroa /, and will follow and guard the Amer
ican citizen wherever he moves.
6. We believe that America
sho1ld be governed by Americans, effecting
the same through the ballot-box alone. the
only legitimate instrument Of reform in this
country.
7. We believe that the Office
should seek tho man, and the man the
Office, and shall oppose the distribution Of
Office among office seekers, or as = reward
for nartisan services.
8. We will maintain and de-
fend the Constitution of the United States
and the Union as it now exists, and the rights
of the States without diminution, insisting
upon faithful performance on the part Of
the General Government Of all the duties en-
joined upon it by the Constitution.
9. While we approve of the
platform adopted by the late National Coun.
Gil of the American Party at Philadelphia,
We reject the application Of the principles of
the eighth article to American Catholics, as
unjust, unfounded, and entirely unworthy Of
our country We shall forever continue to
protest against any abridgement of religious
liberty, holding it as a cardinal maxim that
religious faith is a question between each in.
divdual and his God. We utterly condemn
any attempt to make religious belief test
for political office, and can never affiliate
with any party which holds sentiments not
in accordance with these. .....
10. We war with no party as
such, but shall oppose all who oppose us in
the advocacy Of these great American prin.
cples
STATE POLICY.
Reform of abuses. and re-
trenchment in our State expenditures.
Education of the youth of the
country in schools established by the State.
A constitutional organization
OF the Swamp Land Commissioners.
A more efficient administration
OF the Internal Improvement Department,
with view of improving our inland navi.
CATION.