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G. e. DIMOND.

Rest estate And Insurance Agent.
I 1fFiCE IN kslbourna's Block, Main street be-
~ tween ID and Sd, keokuk, Iowa.
nsrEas scEs-Edward kiiboarne, Esq, keokuk;
joan Wartehsad, Esq, New York Chas L., Frost
Isi ssrs. Pags, Briggs Babbitt Boston Amos
- sA.ta, Esd. Prosidence, h. l.; Edgar Conklin
Lsl.. cneinasti,o.; !. W. lackerie. ESQ, New Or
leans ~ -
AlhEAL ESTATE AGENCY. Particular attention
PAD to the purchasing and selling Of City Lots,
Honsss aud Lands Of every DESCRIPTION.
Nv as =, FIRE, MARINE INSURANCE. AGEN-
ri Tor the Manual Lfc Insurance CONN ny'' of n
i"rs, AocusuLArEp Fusp, 81 ,25o, 900
~ iLASfiC FIRE MARINE ms.
De0 " @Ae'AI $ioe,-
IaR "ATHENEUM FIRE INSURANCE co. .,'of
Lonaon bsAsca AT PRiLApxLrnIA, Pa.
.ihE PEORIA MARINE AND FIRE ms co. ;.
VI rsoria, Ids. Pam IN CArfrAL 500 600
nasiag been appointed Agent for the above
noa nrst class, reliable Offices, would beg leave
~ MORN the merchants aud citizens generally of
Ms c'ty, that AN prepared to take Life Fire, and
a,s ne RISKS, NJ As low rates can.be had at any
o.neI sound and reliable Offices Open Policies
x.a.sa on asfayorable terms as can be had in any
$500 eru titles may so, Is56--d
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rNHESE pictures sGsxtrys
l. ahy al vi any thing - - q. 81 SST\N;S
ever before made. The fk&fN ~ &hNS sd.ssa5
subscriber would call XlTNpHv~DsPfIxsH
the attention Of those 49, q ssairlS2(&y VIZ
wishing ~ get Pic
ture tha, will never fade or change in the least to
the superiority of Cuttings Ambrotypes. lie par
ticuiar il la want af ene VI these, TO call at the
AMBR6rrrE GALLERY, No. ;, Third Street Pictures
are warranted to give entire satisfaction, and guar
antied to equal any in the western country. liz has
got the arg,s and finest Gallery betweenst Loui'
and Chicago with side light and .ky light, which nc
other Gallery in this city has He has the exclusive
ight If this patent for keok uk and Lee county Al
other pictures protesting to beth. same ars counter
feits, aud an imposition on the pablie. They are
but wort hles, INIT atoIsaf the genuine Amhrotype
gotten up TO deceive ths public. The Ambrotyp'
will keep water we'll upon the parior tabls
They may also be set in tomb stones, and remain
uuimpared for ages.
rc- Instructions given in Ambrotyping, and nj
a. N taking pictures glass not patentcd,to sui
those who wish to travel lie has also iarg'
stock Of chemicals or hand andeollodeon OF the I'm
est quality, and ready for use.
Gallery No. 3, Thrd-st, keokuk. Iowa
apr35.dtf EMERSON. Artist.
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WATCAENy
y. w. JONES.

Deals An Olocks, ~ atshe 4 Jswslry
On sBcOAD sfRxE5,
inert door - q. Parsons BANKING Resse,)
kzOA .lVW A.
fINAk sHhscribsy has Just received . large -
) and beautiful sloek 81 0elA and silver -
4atches, dolA Jewelsy, he, eonprsing ths ~
latest styles u LAAiss' Breast Pins. 70,
Rings, Finger kings, Cs1 Pms, Geld Gaard an1
Fob Chains, Keys, ssals, Silver Th,mbles, 0sll
aiidss, hnAps, ktads, Guild Pens with or wilAout
holders, Gold Pencils, Pens and Peneiis.
MANn kkPAssssa.
The subscriber tsing = krasaeal weichmakeY,
feels competent 10 repair tbs dBeaIt and deli
cate work thai may be entrusted 20 his care.
All work warranted To give Satisfaction.
COAxscr TtnE.
The public may reef assured thai the correct tine
II. and always viii b. kept BY
Nov. rs lbs5-dly N " JOyES
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LII No. 3, Block 45--wlth improvements po,
iafsacs particulars, appiyt.
c. X. DIM0ND
"o@'-a kilb gurnr's Block Matn.st
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20 acres near Ambrosia. b-inva mart of ,ha, i
s..su tue !. Benton Farm Lays very handsome
=. s,.uatea About 10 miles from this city, and can
DC mad al bargain.
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test Of two year,, and has
not it's equal in the Mia
sissippi valley; and t..
the !" Holden Harp" be
ing a greatly improves
Premium Cook Stove.
} rheir assortment Of
Heating Stoves for wsoo
and coal IL extensive. -
Some entirely new pat.
terms, one Of which, tn,
/" Young America, = =
splendid pnrlor steve, 70.
Gently patented, will be
found superior to any in
vention Of the age for ra'
)iinting heat. They have
on sale at their store IN
LSt. Louis, from which
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CORNER or STATE AND RANDOLPH SITS

CORNER OF STATE AND RANDOLPH SITS.
(Eutrancs No.7s state st.l
INSTITUTED September, 1851 Incorporated BY
the L'sts allure If ii inois, February. 1883.
The extraordinary patronage bestowed upon this
long csiibiished aud popular institution affords
gratifying evidence that the superior advantage
aud facilities it otfr f,g the QUESTION Of thor
aagh knowledge Of tie various branches Of Com.
mereiai Edacaiien, ar favorabiy Apr ciated by
discerning and intelligent community. Over 200
full students have been in attendance during
| he past inter being amount of patronage un
| para lleIcd in the country
The Collegiate Course is the most extensive, com
! plete and thorough ever introduced into any Com
mereai College in this country and comprises prac-
tical instruction in Book Keeping and Accounts
adapted to every kird of business, including an
elaborate work Railroad Book ping, prepared
by the PRESIDENT express for this school, kno
edge Of which IL alone worth more 10 the Student
than the tuition fees Tor the entire course
With mmercial Calcn latiens, Business PcnmHn.
ship, and the subjects Of Commercial Law.
/, Albeit kidder, Esq, the popular American Card
! Writer, whose specimens Of Penmanship received
the high st premiums al the great State Fair hele
in New York city in lss4, has been engaged q,
Professor Of PenmanThp.
j Another course If iree public Lectures will b,
delivered during the winter at Metropolitan Hall
i BY several u the most distinguished citizens o.
lChicagp. Students car enter whenever they please
Circulars and Catalogues furnished gratuitously OF
application at the College.
Chicago, Nov. !, SO sm
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yes and TIN ers'

The subscribers, proprie
tors Of the Empire Stove
Works, ST. Louis, beg
leave to inform Stove
Dealers in Town that they
have established a branch
of their house in X eokuk ,
where they will keepcon-
stantiy on hand o large
and weil-assorted stock
Of
fNnnking Il lleRle
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Il aohhs splendid farming land, situated
ao'at ~ mics directly west of Abba
$3.50 ~ ihs line tract consists of prairie and
rMoef, partly under cultivation. Timber Of the
~! o's1 quality Prise very low, and terms easy
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HITCHCOCK, MOTT 4 co.

ESANCY cnamsiied Chamber Sctts, consisting Of
u water patls, chamber pails and foot bath. Psint-
single, also variety Of House furnishing goods
in silver plated. britannia apansd, white metal.
and common wares, fersAie Ut the Troy hardware
Store, Signof the Mortise Lock, $50, Nam ~,
Union Block HITCHCOCK, MOTT 70.
fy0LTs, REvOLvERS.--RlAes aud double bar
~ relied Shot Huns can BE- found at the Troy Hard
ware store, 25s, Main street, Unian block.
rcp20 HITCHCOCK. MOTT. AGO.
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vTvHE nat Term OF thlE tnstItutI0n viii De opened
on Apnday, Nov. ID. In rooms VI the n. i.
Church, ON Chatham Square.
Mrs. Mary Desn ana Mas II. c. Bail, Who arc 60
gagged - teachers, have hsd much experience aa1
success in female seminAriss. and bring With then
satislactssy testimonials u their high literary
snA social eharscter ladiea and Ut their
ample qualifications fer Inst racsng in the ysrio~s
breaches 81 full eourse Of liberal education.
The Trustees aud Tsashers pledged 70 special
vigilance and shEt for his best management snA
the entire ssccsss oil this rev ssterprse,--so inn
partaat 70 ths honor and prosperity Of city
and they ask the hearty cooperation and support Of
all who desire the and pros psrty Of the in
situation.
Tuition fees for term of 10 weeks-Prinsry
branches t6 sdvAnced branches IS. Extra, for fusl
dc, u. ~
Competent and experienced teachers will give in
struetions In Latin, French, German, Drawing,
Painting, and on the Piano Forts, Ut the customary
prices. For the Trustees,
oct3i-d A. BRID0MAN, prest.
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Troy Hard ware Store.
HITCHCOCK q CO.,

SIGN or THE Ho1rIsE LOCK, l50 UNION BLOCK,
Main Street, Ksoks1k, Iosca,
Wholesale aaA Retail O0alcFs,
A RE receiving large and general assortment Of
~ HARDWARE 1 HOUSEKEEPING WARES,
to which the attention of dealers and customsrs ID
respectfully invited.
Keokuk, May 81. '56-daw.
VvSHE subscribers now receiving large additions
TO former stock Of Hardware and Housekeepinf
wares, TO which invite the attention Of Dealers
and Consumers.
auro5d HITCHCOCK, MOTT B CO.
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BURLINGTON

Foruniimitedeoursc in Double Entry Book Keep p
ing Commercial Calculations, Psnmanship, &C.,
30 90.
THE DESIGN OF THIS INSTITUTION Is
TO afford young men th3 opportunity Of quAlifyi
themselves for the dn les VI this Counting House,
In II thorsugh and expeditions manner.
THE COLLEGIATE COURSE
Will be the same rs Followed by the Mercantile Col
lege Of Pennsylvania, which has been recon On nded
by the CHEST commefeial authority la the country
As the M st comprehensive aud practical ever intro
duecd.
PEsAANSuIP.
AZ coed handwriting IL justly regarded a. IN
indis pensable requisite to good business educa-
ton, anrsmittinx attention will be given In this
department.
COMMERCIAL Law LncrURxs
VIII be delivered ~ Mr.. q. Ben. Darwin Of the
ablest members of the burlington Bar.
AN kLxGASr DIPLOMA
under the zeal Ut the state College Of Pennsylvania
signed By the Faculty granted to those who pass
satisfactory axamnatissn. fhis instrument will b.
found passport to the co, i'd or business hous
cs in every part Of the Union.
nA-Fos full particulars, send fur a circular BY
mail. Ioct3-dAw
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New Grocery 4 Provisiou 6tor1

New Grocery & Provisiou Store
~ w. RUSYAN / co, having established then.
NJ. selves the south side Of Fourth sfrset near
to the Market House, have received large and veil
selected stock Of roceries which they respectful
lycailt the attention Of the citisens Of keokuk An1
vicinity. Provisions snd Feed VI al kinas keyt
constantly % hand. All articles delivered Ii en1
TArt OF shscity free ~ shaye~. fdsc. -, az
Loah6r - all WfnAs.
IN HE snb.Stib - II NOW prepared 20 fusnish 81
1 kiai.ef Lumber Ut the shoftest notice. Alss,
any qa.nt ~ q Lath for plaetevinG.
oct291tf IN hawkins TAILOR ~
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MiliiaesY ana gamey 0ssAs.
ATTENTION, LADTESI

I WOULD respectfully cal tho attention IL the
l Lsitcs TO my Large and we'll ssiscssd stock Of
FALL ani Winter ,ads, walch will sell Ut Cincis-
uati pricss Ny stock consists Of silk, straw, and
velvet B,nnetsi also, . splendid AssoFtoens Of
Ribbons Flowers and feathers, selected with great
care. fea vail anieycrything In the Aiiiinssy and
Fancy husinss1, 1t my hmsat, il enc latest
bsainss ~ Tbs shortest notiss, such lining trim
ming, bleAshing, pressing and msklEg bonpets u
every description 10 order. I wdl warrant all
w.rk ~ give sstisfactien.
Come one. come all. No trosble ~ show goods o.
Mrs. Uleuuyb, No. ~ johnson street, between Ind
and ID directly opposite Dinners Saloon.
seDt3sdly MRS. GLENNY.
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ID RIGHT French Ware, Preserve Kettles, Ease.
- Pans, Oulienders, Swimmers, Dippefs, WASH
basins, Ladies', Furks, spoons, Cups and Selves
DrAss Kettles; Tin Kitchen Ware japausd Chan
Der and Water Pals; foot Baths; Truaks, Cans
and variety Of other articles on sale ~ lte 4ail
augss HITCHCOCK, MOTT co.
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stoves.

Among the former they
would call particular At
tentien to the Golden
Era" Hot air Cook Stove
which has now stood the
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To Oonsracsors, Uoildevs = osh0Ys.
NJE are receiving our assortment Vt Builders
w Hardware, direct from manufacturer; also Z
variety Of Mechanics Toos, which oGnr for SAID
81 lb9 Main atrsst, Union Block.
aus2S HITCHCOCK, MOTT co.
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:. -.
SEksl4Esa SACKS 5000 large ? bushci, OF
~ superior quality. Just received direct from the
manufacturers. Tor sale by
aug e roNNABIE, sMYTH ACO.
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II NtH1N and tksir dAya, ~ Dr. Doraa. sulkor
~ u "l1s0sf ~ QNssas n 0agsAnds pr aAls
= tsssll CAVE BAILKY
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SUNDRIEs.-3b Bois. Roofing Pitch, 800 Rolls
~ do. Papers, io'h plain ana saturated. SO Bale,
Oakum, rs kegs cut aud wrought spikes. For sale
by t1NNABLE, SMYTH l. co.
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gINHESE pictures are
l. ali al vi any thing
ever before made. The
subscriber would call
the attention Of those
v;abfry IA fyaf n v,ie-
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vii continue thepractice If the Law In the old
oehce, No, 81 Main Street, keokuk. Iowa
Del - 1896 dim GEO. e. DIXON
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AEOMUA lar BLE WON KS
Isy Do. f3aWAcn Sen.
A LWAYs keep on hand good stock Of the nrst
IA quality of Marble, which We will sell u the
very lowest rates.
Ths best kind Of workmanship guaranteed, and
orders solicited for plain or ornamental styles Ia
Stone or Marble.
Shop on laird street, bet. Main aud Blondsau.
sept 8, '56-dly
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TLAx6DED WANTED.
WASH paid for n sniinlssd anaossa, delivsred Il
- ssr ~il... !. =. sisssLL %.
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DoWi,ak POWDER LEO kegs Rinp Pow.
der, $40 kegs mining powder, 10 cases lfbcsnis.
ter powder, 10 cases d p r-s,ler Now in our
magazine and for sais by
aug ~ CONSABLE, SMrTH AGO.
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NJ UHES--Arr so.e agents for Pierce q celeb
vi ted matches City trade supplied by the guam.
tity, nj factory prices. A large supply now hand
Iby CoNNABLE, sMYTH AGO.
aug q
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DLAaFER PARIS AND CEMENT-25 bbls
Plaster Paris, 100 hb,e cement. For sale by
aug23 t0NNABLE, SMYTH AGO.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-23
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THE KANSAS ELECTION.

Later advices confirm the statement We ventured
to make last week, relative to the elections in Kan
sas. The anti-slavery voters, acting in obedience
to their programme, declined to enter the contest
and accordingly the Southern party elected, by
large msjorities, their delegate to Congress, Gen.
WHITFIELD, and oil their candidates for the Terri
torial Legislature. From their readiness to resort
to this threadbare e1pedient we take it for grant
ed that the free-soiers are in beggarly minority;
and we can but derive from the result fresh hope
for the establishment of our institutions in Kan
sas.
1t was reported at Westport, October 4th, that
Gen. LANE had met with reinforcements in Ne
braska, and was on his return to Kansas with eight
hundred men. Gov. GEARY, it is said, has prompt
ly made ready for his reception, and if the re-
doubtable Free-soiler should have the temerity tc
venture, he will now be quite warmly welcomed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-23
THE CANVASS.

Much doubt yet existssas to the result of the
election, last week, in Pennsylvania. The first
dispatch We received gave the State to the Repub-
licans by 5000 majority; the next to the Demo-
Gratis by 10000 majority then to the Republicans
by some four or FIVE thousand; but now, it seems
the day by majority of from one to two thousand.
We do not think that the result is reliable index
of the vote which will be cast in Pennsylvania,
in November the Democracy are yet in imminent
danger Of losing it, 1t is sufficient for as to
know, that the old Democratic strong hold can now
count up but six hundred to a thousand votes in
behalf of the constitutional equality Of the South!
The Republicans have carried the State of Ohio
by 80, 900 majority; and the Democrats have pro-
bably gained the victory in Indiana by 5000. In
the latter State the Senate is Republican and the
House Democratic.
These elections are mainly important as they
affect the political character of the next Congress.
The Democrats have gained six members in Ohio;
six in Pennsylvania; and four in Indiana. The
Ohio delegation now stands IA Republicans and
Democrats; Indiana, Democrats to 4 Republi-
cans; Pennsylvania, IA Republicans to II Demo
Gratis. This secures Democratic majority in the
next Congress, and $50 far so good"
The returns of the Florida election come in very
slowly Two counties are yet to hear from, but
the probability IS that the Democratic candidate
for Governor is elected by about 300; and the
Congressman by about $50 majority.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-23
Columbia Market.
OCTOBER 20.

CoHon.-It will be recollccted that our previ-
Gus weekly report of the cotton market closed on
dull and drocping demand for the article, at pri-
ces tending in favor Of buyers The week now
under review opened with the same dull feeling,
and with prices steadily tending downward, and
at the close Of business on Tuesday evening l2s
cents was the highest price. On Wednesday morn
ing the news from Liverpool to the lth instant
came to hanl reporting the cotton market quiet.
in consequence of the Bank advancing the rate OF
interest to per cent. Srles for the week Gl ,oO0
bales, including 10000 - spectators, and 4,4Oo
to exporters, AMI leaving a stock on hand OF 629,-
900 bales, OF which 40, 600 are American. These
accounts still further depressed our market, and
when We closed our inquiries preparatory to our
making the present report, the ruling rates were
for very inferior 1OI H10a: ordinary 1lGllla !;
mldlng III; ; good middling II and fair to choice
llSc. The sales of the week foot mp ,240 bales.
Bacon.-There is fair supply of this article
on sale, and the market is quiet but steady. we
still quote 10GG11 for hog round; sides lOGGll;
shoulders 909I; AMI hams 11Ml2c. + h., ac-
cordng to quality.
Co,m.-There is good demand for corn, and
prices are full and firm at 75c. e. bushcl.
Oats-There is quiet but fair demand for
oats at our former quotations of soc. T. bushel.
Peas-There is a full supply of peas on hand
and prices are steady at 50@l5jc. bushel.
Flour.-We have no material change to notice
in the flour market, and we therefore continne to
quote S6I@S7 for common to good brands; fine
family flour S7l T. bbl.
Fodisr.-Thcre has been irsupply of fodder
on the market during the past week without any
quotable change in prices, Of Sl@Slf Z lOo
lbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-23
ELECTION RETURNS.

The 'battle's lost and won - the smoke there
of has cleared away, and we ore now enabled to
catch fair view of the field, and number the
victors and the slain. 1t was fercest perhaps,
in Charleston, where spirited and hotly contest
ed struggle for Mr.. AIKEN's chair in Congress
added greatly to the sources of excitement. In
the city, Mr.. MILES, who was nominated in the
place of Judge MAGRATH, received 1862 votes;
Gen. JAMES GADspES, 1921 and Col. JOHN
CUNNINGHAM, S23. We have not taken the trouble
to add to this result the returns from the Parishes;
inasmuch as they do not materially affect the re-
latve numbers. Mr.. MILES is one Of the few
who have had greatness thrust upon them. Eigh-
teen months ago he was called from the clostered
life of Professor in the Charleston College, and
triumphantly elected to the Mayoralty. His dis
charge of that important trust has been signally
successful; so much so, we are told, that the de-
sire to retain him in as Mayor materially dimin-
ished his vote for Congress. He lis On accomplish
ed and spirited gentleman South Carolina is his
political creed; eminently fitted for the post he
has been called upon to occupy. Messrs. Nc
QUEEN, KEITT, BROOKS, Orr, and BoYcE were
elected without opposition, in many precincts re-
ceiYing the ticket of every voter.
We present below q statement of the returns
from the several Districts and Parishes for the
State Legislature. At the head of the Charleston
delegation we are much gratihed to notice the
name of Col. YEADoN, editor of the Charleston
Courier time e-honored and wel-honored veteran
of the South Carolina press. If for nothing else
than his gallant charge upon the stronghold of
Aboltionsm in Boston, he richly deserves the
compliment. The election of Mr.. JAMES FARRow,
of Spartanburg, also deserves special notice. At
the beginning of the canvass, he took decided
position in favor of the South Carolina College in
opposition to every other candidate and, it then
appeared, to the voice of the people Both sides
of the question were heard; and the result serves
to prove that the earnest presentation of an able
and uncompromising argument in behalf of the
College is the only requisite to the permanent en-
dowment of our noble State institution. We must
congratulate Mr.. FARRow, not only upon his sue
cess, but upon the marked ability with which he
contested and won the laures of the canvass
Five members we're elected in his dstrict-the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-10-23
INSTRUMENTATION.

The officers of the Charleston and Columbia
Bible Societies have issued call for Convention
in Columbia, on Thursday night the 9th OF No
Iember, and respectfully and earnestly invite the
sess-al seeis.iss throughout the State to meet and
appoint delegates. They are also requested to
furnish "complete information as to the number
of their members, the sums raised by them du-
ring the past year or two the amount Of distribu-
ton of Gods Word within their bounds, the sup
ply they have been able to furnish, the aid rem
dered to the American Bible Society, and all other
subjects that will be of interest to the Convention
The Rev. Mr.. MCNEIL, one Of the Secretaries
of the American Bible Society, and other distin-
guished speakers. will be present.
We would urge upon our District Associations
the propriety of giving early attention to this
subject and taking the necessary steps for the ap
pointment of delegations to the Convention.