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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-On Saturday
night between 8 and 9 O'Clock several
young II en- of this city went TO drin-
king house, on Water Street kept BY a
negro, named Thompson generally called
'Gus Lee The house was shut up when
they arrived, and they knocked on the
door and windows for the purpose of
arousing Gus, aud getting a " drink"
while they were 50 engaged Gus" fired
upon them from one of the windows,
The shot took effect upon George Amick
one Of the young men who was at the
door, entefing his lefl breast and passing
out at his left side, lodging in his arm.
The wound inflicted is very severe one,
and fears were entertained, that it would
prove fatal, he is however slowly recover
ing. {" Gus" was promptly arrested by
Sheriff Blipn and Marshall Doyle and
lodged in jail. ~ - .ao
Hewas brought before Mayor Palter.
son on yesterday, charged with shooting
with intenlto wound, and recognized in
the sum of $4OO, 10 appear at The next
term Of the Court Of Common Pleas. ",
SHARP BUSINESS OpERArIoN.-The
New York Evening Post gives The par
iculars Of keen business transaction in
that city, which seemed1to be- mixed in
equal parts with, loye and money. "A
school girl and only child, received the
addresses Of young man, which com
ing to lheIear Other father, he had an
interview with tie lover. and, by dint oil
persuasion and a thousand dollars. gol
his promise To CEASE his visits. For a
whiis the separation seemed to be perma.
nent, but after q few weeks .ap parent for.
.gelfulness Of her sweetheart, The girl in.
formed her friends that three days pre-.
Nous thereto she was married to lie
bought of lover. but returning directly
from the house of the officiating clergy
man, she had not seen her husband since
the ceremony. The father, distressed
beyond measure, again sought The young
husband, and after much persuasion, go
from him . promise TO sign writer
agreement releasing his marriage rights
and relinqnishing all control over hi
wife. The father willingly handed owe
four thousand dollars, and the papers
were to be signed al ten o'clock, the mex
day. Al nine o'clock the sharp operator
with the five thousand in his s.pocket, cal
ledand demanded his wife. and she depar
tediwilh her husband, leaving her. .faihe
minus five thousand, anda daughter
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31
Fall and Winter Stock of Dry Goods
N. DOUGHERTY & BRO, !.

Fall and Winter Stock Of Dry Goods.
" D0UGHERTY & BRO,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, in theft
In corner room very large and superb
stock Of goods for Ladies Wear and house,
keeping purposes. '.." p
3 DRESS coops-Comprising:
Delains, Plain black Silks. Figured do Me.
rinos, Paramettas, Cold Silks, newest styles,
De Bages, Gobufgs, Black Alpacus, English
and American Prints, Plaid French Merinos,
Printed do, Printed Cashmcres, Plain and
Figd do, Plaid Flannels, de. ,f,yej,,e ,.s,.
HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS,
Blankets Of every size. kind and qualify ;
sheetiug and shirting muslins, fine medium
and heavy Linens 1ickings, Flannels. Dia.
pers, Towling, Marseills and Lancaster Quilts,
Table Linens. Damask Cloths, crumb cloths,
Napkins, Woolen Table covers also, aheavy
stock Of Hosiery, Gloves, etc. aslr4g /. b
., suAwLs, ,cLoAKs AND MANTILLAs
Thibet, Cashmere, Broche and blanket
Shawls, cloaks, T6lmas and Alantillas for Eall
and Winter wear, together with full stock
Of Ladies' cloaking cloths to make up, with .
full assortment Of cloak and Dress Trimming
i to. match. ...5 DOUGHERTY d BRO,
octl5 y,sNo. l0l, Third and Market Sts.
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MARRIED.

81 On the H!h inst. by Reuben Wunder,
Alderman. 22d Ward, Philadelphia. Mr..
JBMEs RUFF BURNEss 10 Miss ANN KIRK,
all of Germantown, Pa,yne - SIR
On Thursday, the 18th inst., al the
residence of William Rex, by Rev. D,
r. Campbell, Mr.. Francis 'WHEToN and
Miss ELIZA JANE MYERS, all Of Jefferson
County, Ohio. - -,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31
Second Stock Of Late Goods.

Il ALLEN is just receiving large and
e. general assortment of Ladies' and Gents
dress goods, latest styles. ,.,.
Shawls-A splendid variety Woolen and
BrOshea, long and square Shawls, and Fall
Shawls, at all prices, Cloaks and capes, .bon'
nets and trimmery and bonuets trimed. A
beautiful assortment Muslins. Tokings,
checks, Irish Linens, and bipen Table cloths
all sizes ladies aud childrens Shoes, and
gum over shoes, all prices. ...lt'...l
Carpets-A splendid assortment. Also,
large quantity hoor and stair oil cloths, al
widths, will be sold at very reduced prices a
the store Of j. ALLEN,
! Corner Third and Market Sts
Steubenyille, nov, IL. .''''''
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Sheriff,s Sale on Petition---4th Order
Reuben Reever ct al) ~

Reuben Reever ct al) ~
VS..
James Henden ct al
DY VIRTUE Of an order of sale in this
IL case issued out ofthe Court of Com
mon Pleas of Jefferson County aud Slate
of Ohio, bearing date December 22nd 1856
and to Inc directed | will expose to sale
by public vendue and outcry on the prem
ises on
TUESDAY, THE 9th DAY. OF JAN
UARY, 1857, .
at u o'clock NJ of said day, the fol.
lowing Lands and Tenements lying and
being situate in the County of Jefferson
and State of Ohio to wit: the south west
Quarter of Section No "a Township No 7,
and Range No. 3, consisting of one hundred
seventy nine and one half acres more oil
less subject to the dover estate of Eliza
beth Henden heretofore assigned therein,
Terms of sale one third ON the day ol
sale, one third in Twelve months, the bal
ance in Two years with interest, the de-
ferred payments to be secured by morta-
gage Oh the property. ....... ..
JAMES II. BLlNN. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Steubenvlle, dec.24 SO
Printers Fees S., ,62l5.:
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Dissolution Of Partnership,
NOTICE.
NOTICE. ,.t.si.a -. ga
SAMUEL. M. NEASE

WHEREAS SAM UEL NJ. NEASE
W has published notice in the True Amer
ican newspaper Of Dec. Oath, 1856 cautioning
all persons against trusting neon his account
proper resp@tfor myself coppsls me to. state
that have supported my self and HIS CHILDREN,
without any aid, from him, for at least two
years-aud at no lime within that period,
would his credit have furnished me with que
pound of meat TO feed his hungry children,
nor with one pound Of Rosin Soap %herewhh
to have earned them subsistence. My duty,
therefore, to society and my, own future pros
poets, compel me to caution all persons against
hhrbOting ur trusting HIM on my account, sas
l will most positively resist the payment OF
any or all debts SO Contracted = ,3'INl
| dec.3l pd. -. ELLEN NEASE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31
A LARGE STOCK OF
Fall and Winter Goods.

Fan and WINTER GOOdS.
SUPERIOR Black and Blue, Brown
- Olive and Green Cloths.
Extra fine Black French Cassmeres
French fancy Cassimeres. ii
Vestings; Silk, Satin, Grenadines, Plush
Velvets and White Silk Vestings, al
newest styles, and be made in the bes'
manner, .,H. y:a =
Shirts, fancy and colors, UnderShrts ant
Gloves, and all other kinds Of Furnishing
Goods. lo
Always on hand, Ready Made Clothing
and all very low for cash.
]. LITTLE, Merchant Tailor, ''
nov5 Cd door from corner 3d& Mar
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CLOTHS, CAssINERS, yESTiNGS

{ ,HO IIS, -NAoOI NILINN, ' Eo IINUO
" and Clothing, for men and boys wear.
Dougherly 4 Bro. have just received a very
heavy stock of Woolens for Fall and Winter
trade, which they will sell ready made, or
make u order, or by the piece cheaper. and
can show a; more desirable stock of goods than
any house in this line in Steubenvlle.. l..4
.of.,.iI .. 4. D0UGHERTY & BRO. a
u Mr.. John G.. Barr. who superintends
this department, is well known in this commu.
niiy as haying twenty years experience as
practical aud popular cutter .al, ...r,-
octl5 ..s. - tal .-l,sgD. & B.
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, soa SHERIFF s SALE.
David Fleming

T.C. Thcacker ct al M@ .'"'
RY VIRTUE of an order of Sale in this
IL case issued out of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas Of Belmont County and State of
Ohio bearing date the Goth day Of October
A. d. 1866 and to me directed will ex-
pose to sale by public vendue and outcry
on the Premises on ia":s OIL" '-.'
TUESDAY THE 9th DAY OF JANU-
$50 p ! AIRY 1857, -
at o'clock P. NJ. of said day, the follow
ing real estate situate, lying and being il
the County Of Jefferson and State Of Ohio
to wit "a feet Of the west side Lot No
"a in the Town of Mount Pleasant ant
County and State aforesaid with the ap
performances thereto belonging. Terms o
sale cash, JAMES II. BLINN Sheriff.
Sheritf7s Office, ,'Stedbenville, dec.24 '56
Printers Fees $3,S71s. '' #e' i.' $50,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

FYOU HEED 1T IA cold is thought
to be a too trihing matter to claim quick
or serious attention from some people, but,
when 25 cents, can go SO far to cure cold,
cough, sore throat or hoarseness, hesitate
not to invest that in a box Of Bryan's Pull
monte Waters, sold by Hening & Melvin.
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LEGAL NOTICE.
a. IN ,,UIaIuV Civil action in
James McCandless ct al. the Court Of
50 Vs. r'. Common Pleas,
Samuel Lindsey ct al. Jefferson ono CoaHn- .ln-

- =, ,rrvs.' ~. Common Pleas,
Samuel Lindsey ct al. Jefferson CouH.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO
" Samuel Lindsey, of the State Of Iowa,
and David, Gregg, Of Pittsburgh, Pa, that
James McCandess, Robert Jamson and
Thomas Jamison, partners under the name
and style OF, James McCandIess IL Co.,
huve flied petition in the Court OF Com
mon Pleas tor Jefferson county, Ohio, the
object and prayer of which is, that the
plaintiffs recover judgement against Sam.
uel Lindsey for $5l7,64,i with interest
thereon from September 22d, 1855, being
the balance due on note for $l3l0, made
by suld Samuel Lindsey, payable to YIN,
Lindsey or order Oh or before October !,
1856, with interest from date, and dated
August II, 1855, and indorsed by the said
VIM. Lindsey to the Plaintiffs, and for the
sale of lots numbered thirty -four, thirtysiX
and thirty-eight, in the to En ofSpringlicld,
Jefferson county, OAio-and the proceeds
to be applied to the payment of said claim
said lots having been mortgaged by said
Samuel Lindsey to William Lindsey to se-
cure the payment Of said note, and that un-
less they answer on or before the 2lst day
of February, A. D. 1851, the allegations
of said petition will be taken as confessed
by them and decree rendered accordingly
JAMES MCANDLESS 81 CO.
BY MILLER IL SHERRARD, &- ...t
Dec.3l, lS56.-6t Their Att'ys.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

sas.EEs We learn that the Pittsburgh and
Cleveland q R. r. sxteation, k | naOW Cum
Pleted TO Bridgeport, opposite, the lcity Of
Wheeling aA' Stsu RI
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

THOUSANDS WHOSE CONSTITUTE
tions have been ruined, and their systems
poisoned by the use Mercury, should give
the following their earnest attention:
DR.. CUES. Newton Hamilton, Pa, May,
1851, said -" | have used, myself, half q
dozen bottles of Hoohand's German Bitters
for Liver Complaint and diseases of ner-
vous character, resulting from the use ol
Mercury. / was poisoned and afflicted
with spasms from the use Of this latter ar-
ticle. The German Bitters is the first ar
ticle from which | obtained any relief l
have also given the article to many dys-
peptics. with the most salutary result.
think as many more bottles will cure me-
See advertisement, a
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

.bR N. FEST, Keeps one ST The best
Confectionery Stores in Athe city of
Steubenville. His rooms are & crowded
with buyers these ,holydayl times lie
isia good citizen, and fair dealer, and
we are glad to know thai 'heis SO ,libor.
ally patroniz0ds,I 5 m '. ta Ia, !. ,. 'a'
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31
NEW FALL GOODS

nARPETING.-We have just received
" large and desirable stock Of carpeting,
Mats, Druggists, Rugs, etc., OF every style
and color a great portion Of which was
bought at ruinous auction sales, which will
enable as to sell lower than any other house
can do. .,..,+ ''. = q ..,......l
NIB. "A, very desirable line Of 3 ply velvet
'"S oeii5 i; H''si'h' DoUeHERTY GBRo. z
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

MILLINERY GOODS.-In our Mil
WI lipery Rooms can be. found all kinds of
millinery, goods at Wholesale or retail; fine
French Flowers Of every description, Ameri-
can do; Plumes; Borders, Frames, straw
Trimming, Chenille do, Bonnet Ribbons,
Trimmings do, Taifeta and Satin do, Velvet
Plush, Satin, silk, etc, all of which we will
sell to dealers as low as they can buy them in
Pittsburgh. (octSy G. 81. SCOTT. 4
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31
CLARKB'S FEMALE PILLS q
THE GREaTENGLISHREuEDI

PREPARED, FROM A PRESCRIPTION OF
sIRJ. CLARKE, M. D., PHYSICIAN EX-
- FRAoBDINARYTo TO THE QUEEN. a''''h
This Invaluable medicine is unlailmg
L in the,cure OF all til ose ipaifnl and dan
gerous disorders to which the female constitu.
ton is,sNbiest,s TT modeFates,o all excess and
removes all distinctions, ard a speedy cure
may be relied OIL ipll i'i'''. ''A ',''
/. ITO MARRIED LADIES l,' ,
It is peculiarly suited. 1t viii! in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity
Each bottle, price one dollar, bears the Gov.
eminent Stamp of Great Britain, to prevent
cOuliterfeits. ''.. r..
''7 7 o.. =, Z. C4UTTON, ,,.' , .nis ..,'.... .. d
These Pills should not be. taken by females
that are pregnant, during the first three mouths
as they are sure to bring on miscarriage bu'
at every other time and in every other case
they are perfectly safe. .-..
Sue AgeLt Is for this country, -.-a
90 /. c. BALDWIN 81 CO., ,,-
l' '' e"''.' ..." Rochester, N. "
TurTLE & Moss, Auburn, N. w. Genera
Agents. ~.
N. B-$l 90 and 6postage stamps enclosed
to any authorized agent, will insure BOTTLE
Of the pills BY return mail. 'h '"'
For sale Wholesale aud retail by Henihg 4
Melvin, Sieubenyille, o., and by Druggists
generally. -.H " '' dcclO.ly
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

,sshA ,ssnsA- !. To1n9rrOw being New Years,
our ourC Carleras le sle usual will be around with
fli his Annual ADDRESS, got Up in superior
style, with magnificent Counting House
Almanac and a splendid poem" We
hope our patrons will open their hearts
andpurses and give merit its justrewarI.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31
Oyster Saloon,

VTNHE UNDERSIGNED, having made
Il arrangements with Eastern Dealers for
q regular supply of Oysters during the sea-
son, would most respectfully announce TO
the lovers of this luxury, that no keeps
constantly on hand choice article Of the
Cove quality. For sale by the Can, Half
Can, or Dozen, at reasonable price.
South Fourth Street, near the Norton
House. (nov.5) VIM. WINN.,
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S. L. Sharp.

Wholesale and Retail Iobacconist.
K EEPS constantly on hands all kinds of
IN manufactured tobacco, cigars and snuff
Articles sold BY him are warrented to be Of the
best quality, ,'..,'r .....rt..a,.,.
Shop on Market street, south side. one door
below sixth street, and opposite Nash's new
building. .... ..''''.. ... ,...',.... ...l. .
Steubenville, Lovl2-ly. .i.' '.'...
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FALL & WINTER CLOTHING!
" So NEW STOCK Fi.s.e ..l.G

!
II, FROHMAN eco. respectfully in
t5--1t ~ form their frieRdsoapd the pnblis that
their new stock ofolpthigg for the Fall and
Winter Trade. > manufactured for the steuben
vile marketsat their Wholesale Establishment
in Cincinnati, has iust arrived! ltis larger,
more varied, and embraces finer articles than
uSlrl. i-iow sa. lYiJ5gT g9rii lIs p Inv Yhf;
The stock embraces Goats, Pants, Vests and
/ Hats aud caps for men aud boys hpndker,
chiefs, Cravats Gloves, Hose, Shirts, and a
full stock of Furnishing goods, Trunks, Car
pet Sacks, Nalises, Umbyellgs, &c. u. H., q 81
Frohman d Co. alse keep on chand foil
stock Of ClOthsanh Observation-Disclosures
Clothing to- order on sbortaRotjce at prices
that will be satisfactory to purcIFasersiqsEils
warranted. .------
Thankful. FOR QtheJ very 0libefal patronage
heretofore extended to US, We ask for a col-
tinuaii6eJ Of il, and beg to assure the public
| that 1T will be- our Constant, aim, by dealing
jhonorably, to deserve IT, We maybe fodd
atlthe oldistaud, Market street, one door east
of the Washington HAIL. Give us a call. 1851
sept,24 1856. E. FROHMAN & CO.,
-.- I4-4.As ---- ----.ffl-.--r ----y - l. "a
Howard Association Philadelphia
/ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
To all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseas'
,es, such asSpermaLorhoea, semipaliweakness
Impotence Gonorrhea, gleet, Syphilis the
Vice or opaRism, 0r Self Abuse, &eSs&c,
The Howard Association, in view Of thu
awful destruction of human life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptions Practset
upon the unfortunate victims ofsuch diseases
by Qnscks, have directed their Consulting
Surgeon, as Charitable act worthy Of thei
name, to give Medical Advice Gratis, to al
persons thus Athlete ], who apply by a lette
with description of their condition, (age}Oc
cupation, habits OF life, &ci0 and in cases Q
extreme poverty and s. sufferting' to Fprppsl
Medcines free oEfhdrge, gtr,., as,s ns lgI
The Howard iAssociationuis is Il benevo ell
Institution, established by special endowmen
for. Vie relief Of the sick and distressed atfic
ed with Nirulent and Epidemic Diseases
1t has now surplus ofmeans,} which the Di
ecturs have voted to expend in adyertisip.
the above not ce. 1t Is needless TO add tia
the Association commands the highest Medi
cal skill Of the Age. and will fpnish the mos
} approved modern treatment. ;.-..
just Published, by The Association, "a Repor
Oh Sperhatorrhp, or Seminal Weakness; til,
vice Of Onahism, Masturbation on Self abust
and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs, b
lhe Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent by
mail, lin n sealed envelope,) Free of charge
on the receipt Of two stamps for postage
Address, Dr. Geo. K. Calhoun, consultin
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. Sout
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By order {
) the Directors.
Gro. FARcnILD, Secretary, .'.. ...sr
g-' .. EzRAD HEARrw ELL, President.
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NEW STORE.

TIE UNDERSIGNED begs leave to
n irtfDrm the public that he ha, resumed
business near the old stand North of Dunlap
q Coolies, corner Adams and Fourth streets,
where he will endeavor to please those who
may call The stock Is entirely new, consist
ing, ih part, Of Groceries, Qucensware, Glass.
ware, hardware, 1ihware. Boots and Shoes Of
the best Quality, from an infants size to man
of foot, Gum Shoes Of all sizes. Dry Goods
Sa.imets, Cassimeres, Oobarges, Alpacas
Cashmere, Delaine,, Prints, chec ks, Flannes
Ticking, Muslin, Flats, Comforts, etc, etc.
all of which will sell low for chash or pro-
duce. Call and SEQ ........'
oci22' HUGH STERLING.
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@ The adjourned session Of the
Chic legislature azure will inset "a .M0hday
nextbeing ahe first Monday in January
,As.C,iv31 y "a ...-t0i. ~
'lo0I.tea isi.ga- spi nj ri..i ngy iiga evG' SO
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-31

,aR. We are informed that, the Rev.
G., Springer President Of iRe Muskingum
Annual Conference of the NJ. P. Church,
will pay his official visit to Steubenville
Station, on the first Sabbath Of February
1857 70 Newburg Mission on the
second Sabbath. To Cadiz Mission on
tie third Sabbath. and to Mt. Pleasant
Circuit on The foulh Sabbath, being The
22nd day Of the month. q ,' Ok, n ,...l
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Steubenville Public Schools.

GOAL HAULERS will take notice, that
" they are liable to fine Of not less thar
S., nor more than S25, for every load o
Coal sold by them without having theil
wagons measured and branded, once every
year. The Ordinance will be enforced
against all caehdersnsg u.g. s.-5 >
gN,. %, a REIN PERMAR, ,,..
., decl7-3t sdl,1ssb ,laH ,Weigh-Master.
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Second Stock of Fall Goods.


A LEXANDER CONN is now opening
"A his second general stock of Fall aud
Winter Goods, for this seasons trade, embrac-
ing Plain, and Figured Dress Goods, Of every
variety; Ladies cl 9th Cloaks and Talmas, Of
grey aud other colors of the rewest styles !;
Broche, Stella, Cashmere, Thioet aud Woolen
Shawls; elegant Lace Bonnets, Of every varie-
W Bonnet Ribbons, Borders, &c; Dress
Trimmings of all kinds Gloves and Hosiery,
for Ladies', Gents, and children French cloths
and cassimeres Domestic and housekeeping
Goods of all kinds, with every other descrip-
tion of goods in the Dry Goods line. The
business being conducted OIL the cash prnci
pie, great INDUCEMENTS are offered to cash
purchasers. ;...,',lya...t.u.,a .,r. .o
GJ' Two bales, New Philadelphia Blankets
to arrive in a day or TWO. %
ocl.29 &c. " = ALEXANDER CONN.
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Books I! Books 7!

THE SUBSCRIBER, having purchas-
L eG the entire establishment Of j h. Slack
Co., consisting Of Books, Stationary, Wall
Pader, etc. etc, offers great. inducements to
those in search Of bargans-pauicular atten'
tion given in keeping on hand a constant sup
ply Of the various kiudsEof, School Books now
u use Country merchants supplied on the
most reasonable terms Market, between
Fourth and Fifth streets, Steubenville ''
sept24 -'.4" H lt,"J. NJ LAYTON.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

p ~ FITS ! WHY PROMINENT
For long time there was paragraph
making its regular weekly appearance in
our columns, with the brief, but emphatic
words Fits Fits" always at the head,
to some anoffensive caption, but not so to
the benevolent and humane, who could
sympathize in the sorrows of others
Some persons are shocked at any indication
of disease, and are even thrown into ner-
vous excitement on witnessing hearse or
coffin. Such are to be ptied. We should
always strive to look disease and even
death in the face with calmness, and es-
pecially take every opportunity for allevi-
ating disease. Viewed in this light, the
advertisement of s. s. Hance, of 10S Bal
timore street, Baltimore, Nd, possesses q
certain interest, and those who know Of
any one suffering from Epilepsy, Spasms,
or Fits of any kind, should feel 1t pleas
ure to cat out his advertisement, or in
some other way send word to the afflicted
of the great value Of his remedies. They
can be sent to any part of the couptry'by
mail. Price So per box. Twoy So. Twelve,
$24. - -a i'.h.' decI0
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Valuable Farm for Sale.

vENHE UNDERSIGNED offers. for sale
Il his Farm, lying in Island Creek Town
ship, Jefferson county, Ohio. FIVE miles
north west of the city of Steubenaille, and
four miles from the Ohio River There
are two hundred acres in The farm, one
hundred and forty cleared and in high
state of cultivation. The timber is abun-
dant and of superior quality :. an cxcellen9
two-story frame house, painted white a
good frame barn and all the necessary out
buildings are on the premises. Also, an
excellent apple orchard, and first class
spring convenient to the house, the farm
is we'll supplied with abundance of water.
Any person desiring to purchase farm
of the above description may find it to their
interest to call upon the undersigned.
decl7-4t JOHN K. THOMPSON.