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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-11-12

DISTURBANCE IN A CHURcH.-A serious
disturbance occurred in one of the Bap-
tis, Churches of Richmond, Virginia, on
Sunday last. 1t appears that during a
revival now in progress there, three young
women said to be converts from the 10
man Catholic Church, have been baptiser.
OF these the third, an orphan girl. was
about to be immersed on Sunday night.
Her Irish friends, however, on learning
her intention to become protestant, re-
sorted to very reprehensible measures to
prevent the consummation of her resolve.
They first sent to her 10 attend meeting
of her Catholic friends, and in her pres
ence made a recantalion Of her profession
of Professionalism, but being fully deter
mined upon the course she had marked
out for herself, the summons was ol
conrse disregarded.
On the day mentioned she proceeded
to the Second Baptist Church to prepare
for the rite, and while thus engaged, q
party of Irish--men and women--madt
their appearance in front OF the Church
A small numper of them entered th'
Church. A small number..of them en'ere'
The doors, and seated themselves in th'
front pews, ullering threats against 'h'
Young lady. The attention OF the paste
DR.. Howell, having been called TO thes
intrulers, he summoned several OF tn
main members of the congregation to thu
vicinity of the pulpit and it was determine
on consultation to have them elected iotr
the Church, unless they would conser
10 depart quietely. The efforts to in due
them to withdraw met with q blusterln
opposition, but finally prevailed; Quiz
being restored, the services were proc
ded with, and the ordinance Of babt isl
, administered to The young lady, who hs
! been the object Of such unscrupulous a
, noyance.
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A JOYOUS burst of music fell upon my
ear, and rung clear and wild, now in sill
very treble, and now in the deep sound
ing bass. And as I listened ! grew
light Of heart, and my spirits danced gaily
to the sound, till l fancied myself being
no longer Of earth, but floating high on
magic pinions Of air. 1t ceased. the spell
was broken, and the enchanted spirit quiz
ely sunk back into its wonted mood
Then came low, rich strain, I" such -
when winds aud harp.stringS meet" so
sad and yet SO beautiful. On the SUI
evening air il rose, plaintiVe and hlgh'
then slowly died away, like some lone
spirits wall. Oh! it seemed like music
from another world. wePt, know not
why; but to me all Nature had put on a
,ombre hue, and pSnsive thoughts stole
thick and fast into the chambers Of the
soul. Then l looked up to the clear,
quiet stars. and wished might soar away
and listen 10 the hsrps Of heaven. How
strange a power hath music over the
human heart 1t binds it with fascl-
mating, resistless spell, and bears it alols
on the wings Of Imagination; then lets II
gently fall to the earth, and leaves ii
where it was before. For the glad hours
Of man it hath joyous notes, and a son1h'
ing strain for his darker moments. "SnG
to me;,' said the dying boy to his mother
and then his eye wss dim, and the dea'h
damp gathered on his brow, and every
other avenue to earth was sealed up
those low, sweet tones fell like the prelude
of heaven on his ear, and beneath thell
melody his spirit passed away,
The world is full Of music, and ots !
giveth forth mournful sound. as thougl
It bewailed its hapless state, and woul'
find relief in sad complainings. lis mosl
is heard in the night breeze, in the tsll'nt
rain, and in the coming storm. 1t sweep
over The heart, and stills its mirth, ant
turns it away, sick of earth'S vani'ieS' t.
weep in loneliness. Some one has said
such dirge.like music had been unknown
if the blight Of sin had not fallen on !h'
world, since its minor tones ever tend II
sadden the spirit and harmorise with it
SORROWS.
See yonder grave where the lone ma
MAC sits, and weeps. and sings her will
requeum to the storm. Poor maiden!
is winter in thy soul, and to thee tn
howling winds make strange music, an
echo back thine own sad plant. Th!
harp is all unstrung but when thy path
less spirit shall return from its wandeings
cit shall wake 10 the sound of the sara
phim's song
But. linger not, my muse, so mournfu
ly amid thy lutte strings. Such strain
beft thee not, they are of the earth an
shall pass away. Look now to yonde
, world, where angels sing, and the gla
song Of the redeemed is ever rolling hei
ven's high arches. Listen to their e'ern,
rapture, and let thy heart rise and mlng
its anthem with theirs, around the thron
of the Holy One.
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Watches, Clocks, & Jewelry.

HAVING just returned from the Eas,
III with well selected stock of articles in
my line, would call attention to those in
want of fine Watch, Clock or complete
set of Cameo gold stone or Mosaic Jewel
ry, that am prepared to sell at lower
per cent than ever offered before in this
city, also Gne assortment of Jet hair, Mo-
hair, Berlin Iron, coral and gold armlets
and necklaces for the summer season, cheap
for cash. Having employed some of the
best workmen in gold and silver, am pre-
pared to make Jewelry t" order, or repair
all kinds on most reasonable terms. Also
n complete assortment of Watch and clock
trimmings kept constantly on hand al
... CRAIG'S,
No. Is, Fifth st., second door from Marke
st., Pittsburgh.
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cnRTAIN WAREROOMs....A CARD

HAVING received my spring assort-
III ment of Goods. respectfully invite my
friends to give me call My stock consists of
Brocotel Satin Delaine; English mixed Delaine,
Damasks and Moreens, Superb Lace Curtains;
Null do, of all prices, and new styles and
finish: Rich Cornices of entirely new patei rs,
at various prices. Tassels and Cords of all
kinds, for Curtains, Gmps, Fringes, Curtain
Bands of all Patterns; French and English,
Quilts, Dimety Spreads; Buff hollands and
Green do. of all widths; Window shades at
very low prices. In my Bedding Ware Room
will be found an immense stock of Beds,
Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows, Comforts
Sheets, Pillow Slips, Towels, Sacking Bottoms,
Chair Cushions, Settee Seats, Pew Cushions,
aud every article usually found in an extensive
Upholstery Establishment, keeping thes things
ready made can furnish them at once, and
without delay. Carpets made and put down
Venitian Blinds Of all kinds. Blinds painted
and Trimmed. Roller Blinds fitted up.
Orders promptly filed, and Good. carefully
packed. -
ap 9th Wh NOBLE, UphElsterer
| .. Pitt Sh,Iruh Pa
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Cheap and Fashionable ClOthingI
AT
ZONES HOFMAYER'S
,VUoLEsALE AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT,
Market ST. Three Doors Gbove Fourth,
ST,EUBENVILLE, OHIO.
The best assortment Of Ready Made Clothing,
Hats ana Caps ever offered in steubsnVills,
THE UNDERSIGNED has just receiv-
and is adding weekly to his large and gen
eral assortment Of Ready Made clothing, the
latest styles as they come out, to which he d.
reefs the attention Of his friends and the pub.
lie, assuring them that he is prepared 10 sell
every description Of goods, at prices lower
than has ever been purchased in this section
OF the State In point Of style, quality or du'
rability. his Goods cannot be excelled in this
o any other Western Market. His prices are
uniform, and the public may feel confident that
they will at all times receive the worth Of theiI
motey. .
II viii be to the interest Of all to call and
exam 'ue before purchasing elsewhere. as his
Clothing is made to order, he is satisfied that
he 10 able to sell better goods-at lower prices
{ han any house in the city.
]. HOFMAYER, Market street.
three doors above Fourth, Steub
sent. 24-IV. -..
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Saddle, Harness and Trunk Manufac'
tory. Wholesale and Retail.

NO. 1877, Market street, opposite Wash
~ ington Hall The undersigned would re.
spectfuily announce TO their customers and the
public generally, that they have now in store a
large and splendid assortment of Saddelry.
comprising the following articles plain and
fancy Saddles, Brides, Martingales, harness
Trunks collars, Whips, Lashes, &C., &C.. man
ufactured of the best material, by the most ex
pericnced workmen Also, Mattresses of vari
GUS kinds, made to order on the shortest no
tice.
Dealers in the above articles are respectfully
invited to call and examine our stock befor
purchasing, satisfied that we can accommodate
on the most reasonable terms for CASH.
VIM. M'LAUGHLlN d SON.
Steubenvlle, Jan. !. '55.-ly. .
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Tar Drv,1's ARrrL1Env.-The North

The DEylL's ARTILLERv.-The North
Carolina Christian Advocate says - Ano-
,her squadron of The devils artillery, in
the shape Of circus is ranging through
North. Carolina. Let it alone keep from
4, It's an evil, and only evil. Mem.
bers Of the Church especially who attend
the circus are guilty Of violation OF the
rules Of the Church, which subjects them
: TO very unpleasant consequences. The
circus is immodest and obscene in its
tendencies. Shun it as you would the
plague keep your children free from l''
3 contamination"
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WALL PAPERS .

WALL PAPERS. t..r
WE are now opening one of the largest
w and best stocks OF
PAPER HANGINGS 4 BORDERS,
ever before offered in this city; ;a1.
The Best Material is used in tine manu-.
facture of these papers and the styles Will
be found to be Ia s5,H
.io4., LATE AND DESIRABLE, ra
Our prices are such that purchaserswlli
find it to their advantage to call and exams
inc our assortment.
TOWN g. COUNTRY SDEALERS
supplied at small advance of Eastern
Prices. The highest price paid ior rags
I., McDOWELB q CO.,
Wholesale 81 Retail Paper Dealers, Mar
ket street.
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FRANKLIN BRASS FOUNDRY,

JAMES t. SHEKIFF, PT0prIetOr
THE Subscriber respectfully informs
l. his friends and the public generally that
he has erected and established, Immediately
adjoining the "Franklin Machine Shop,"a
BRASS FOUNDRY,
For the purpose Of supplying the public with
verything in that line, such as Brasses for all
kinds Of machinery, Brass cocks, Valves, hard
Brass Bearings and Boxes for Shafting Bells of
different kinds and sizes, also, Friction Metal.
All work done with quickness and dispatch.
Orders respectfully solicited.
Market price paid for old brass, copper, zinc
and lead.
NIB. No old metal bought from minors, or
other irres ponsible persons, without an order
from parents or guardians.
nov IA, -ly. JAS. L. McDEVITT, Agent.
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EMPLOYMENT.

A GENTS (either travelling or local)
"A for Newspapers and Periodicals, are re.
quested to send, without delay, their address
to the undersigned and they will be furnished
with business which will yield them from
100 to 900 per cent, profit. They will please
state what newspapers or periodicals they
have canvassed for Persons who have no
hitherto acted as Agents, but who would like
to engage as such, will also please send thei
names. Post office address, county and Stat
written plainly.
WRIGHT, MASON Co.
eept.94, New-York.
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RooK BINDERY,

HAVING in a great measure retitted our
III Bindery, we are now prepared to do all
kinds of Book BINDING, NEATLY and ExPE-
DIr1ousLY. We pay particular attention
to the manufacture of Blank Books of all
kinds for County Officers, Banks, Railroads,
Merchants, &c. ...
Merchants will find our stock of Full
and Half Bound Cap Blanks, Cap, Letter,
Note and Fancy Papers, Envelopes, Pens
Ink and stationery Of all kinds to be large
and they will be sold at reasonable prices.
The highest market price paid for rags.
MCDOWELL & CO.,
20 Wholeqale and Retail Booksellers,
Stationers and Book Binders, Market ST.,
Steubenville.
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ATrENTInTi iTHE C6MpANY N
Family C,roeerv for Sale.

THE SUBSCRIBER, desirous Of en-
4 gaging in other pursuits, offers for sale
his entire Stock Of Goods, consisting mainly
Of Fine Family Groceries. to which is added
small stock Of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, &c:
The stand is one Of the best in the city, and
has a large run Of excellent customers, thus
offering inducements to those desirous OF EN-
barking in the business rarely to be met with,
A lease Of the premises. ending on the LIST OF
April, 1857, will also be disposed OF along
with the stock. WIN. MCCARTHY 4 CO.,
apr30, '56.f. Third.st., Steubenvlle.
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Pittsburgh Chemical 4 varnish Works

EINCH Il CO., respectfully inform
Druggists and Dealers in Varnishes gener
ally, that they have for some time been en-
gagged in the preparation Of all descriptions OF
Copal and other varnishes, and are now pre-
pared to supply their friends and the public
generally with articles of the very best manu-.
facture, made Of the best material, and selected
with the greatest care, and on the mos, favor
able terms.
Finch 4 Co. intend to devote themselves to
cultvating first class trade, and have no
doubt that their efforts, on trial, will prove
satisfactory Their tariff of prices will be
found equally low with any of the Eastern
markets, and, being determ ined that no arti-
Gle shall leave their works but of approved
and tested quality they only ask for trial
and share of public patronage. To our fine
body Coach Varnish. We would call particular
attention This article is equal to any Englisl
Coach Yarnish of the very best brands, being
made exactly after the process of the first class
English houses, by Mr.. Thomas Douglass
who for many years was engaged in some o
the most extensive establishment in EnglanC
and Scotland. Our Anti Corrosive Black Var
nish, we would particularly recommend t.
Founders, at-builders. and manufactures o
Iron generally. Its peculiar qualities prevent
Oxydisatation entirely. which is a great 'desid
eratum to those using varnish for iron, ant
preferable to asphaltum and other compounds
All orders left at Messrs John Irwin & Sons
Front Street, will be punctually attended to
or with ]. Finch, l27 Third Street.
| iuly9
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PETER YARNELL,
The Watson House.

g WATSON, having almost entirely re-
'O furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town of New Lisbon, is now pre-
pared to accommodate the travelling public in
the best STYLE His table will be always fur
nished with the most choice products of the
season, and the treatment of his guests will al
ways be such as to give full and general salts
faction. ..
Call at the sign of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon. June l3.
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~ Wheeling on the 23d Mr.. VIM.
Ewing, ir., printer, died very suddenly.
He retired to his bed the evening previous,
apparently in the enjoyment OF good
health, and Immediately after rising next
morning was seized with violent cOnvul-
sions. and in about five minutes alter
wards, and before a physician could be
called in, life was extinct.
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Saddle, Harness, Trunk and Matras
Mandatory,
JOHN N. MYERS,

Successor to Geo. MahOn.
HAS now in store a.large and splendid as
III sortmen Saddlery, Harness, Trunks,
Hames, Whips, Mattresses, &C., all made
of the best materials and finished with the
greatest care.
He flatters himself that he can offer as
great inducements to cash buyers as any
establishment in the west. Patronage re-
spectfully olicited.
forRemember the name and place, South
Fourth street, two doors below Market.
JOHN n. MYERS
steubenville, april l6-ly
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E OFFICIAL ATRoCIrY -Aacorres'
pondent of the New York Times, SAYS !
that one Of the inmates Of Blackweli'
Island prison, At that City, having lately
offended one of the keepers was buried
10 his waist in the earth, his hands tlec
behind his back, and there KEEP, for twt
days without food, except a little brea'
which was put into his mouth by 9 poo
lunatic.
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National House,
Corner of Main and Lisbon Streets
WELLSYILLE. Quo.

Corner OF HuN UHU ItSUUH CT6tI"j
WELLsvILLE, ONO.
r. W. WHITACRE, Proprietor.
II AVING again taken this old establish
III ed Hotel, the subscriber would respect
fully tender his acknowledgements to gen
eroIs public for the very liberal patronage
heretofore received at their hands. Having
thoroughly renovated and refurnished the house
he homes to be able to accommodate his patrons
in such style as will give entire satisfaction
Tn. stablng is large and extensive. A liber.
al share of patronage is respectfully solicited
Ladies o, gentlemen can be accommodated with
single or double rooms at thei discretion.
June l3. L. W. WHlrACRE.
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MCDOWELL & co.,

Booksellers, Stationers, Paper Dealers, Blank
Book Manufacturers and Book Binders,
nEALERS at Wholesale and Retail, in
~ School, Classical, Medical, Theological
Miscellaneous, and Blank Books, Ruled and
Plain Cap, Post and Note Papers, Printing and
Wrapping Papers, Wall Papers and Borders
School, Counting House and Fancy Stationery
Merchants and others desiring to purchase
will do we'll to call and examine our stock.
The highest market price paid for Rags.
M'DOWELL 4 CO.,
North side Of maket, above Fourth stree
Steubenyille. Ohio. Jan. l, '55.
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EV- Put not of ill to morrow what
csr be done to-day, said mother to her
Eprocras,inating son.
Then marin, let's eat that apple pie
thai you put away for tomorrow; we
esn DO tha, to-day
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drugs, &c.,-The undersigned hav-
II ing Just received large and complete
stock Of Drugs, Paints, Oils. Dyestutfs &C.
&c.,, desire to call the attention OF Dealers,
Physicians and others thereto. 4. RI, +.
Our stock was purchased from first hands
and selected with great care by one 'of the
firm. E4 GAt f.t..9.t -,
The quality ofthe goods we sell we VIII
guarantee at all time. PRICES aslowa as any
House, West of the mountains. l,A
Personal attention paid to shipping, -,
Oct. /. ~ M ~ 'HENIEG 4 MELVIN.
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CITY HOTEL,
Corner Of Smi!hfeld and Third streets, Pitts
burgh, Pa.

blrgh, Ia
HENRY BEARES, Proprietor.
THIS commodious and popular house
Il located in central part of the city. con
venient to the Rail Road Depots. River and Pack
at Landings, court house, Posta Telegraph Off
ces has been refiited and well furnished through
out and is open for the reception of guests.
The proprietor hopes, by strict attention tC
the wants of his guests-superior dining room
accommodations servants polite, respectful
and ttentive-comfOrtab lodgings-to secure
a proportion of patronage, and respectfully
asks TO be tried. Omnibusses always in readi
ness to convey passengers to all parts OF tn
city. Porters always in attendance.
Ian, 2. '56 II. BEARES, Proprietor
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AMERICAN HOUSE.

Corncr of Market and Ohio sts /; For
Omerly occupied by John s. Lacey, Esqol
WIN. MlLLeAN, Prop'r Cadiz, o.
UTThe above named house has been thor
oughly reitted and repaired, aud every atten-
ton will be paid to supply the wants of the
travelling community. The stabling is large and
extensive. liberel share Of patronage is re-
spectfully solicited. VIM. MlLLlGAN.
Cadiz o., march 2lst 55-tf
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New Groceries.

AIR. VIM. MCARTY desires us to
Iil tell the public that he is just receiving,
and will open on the first day of June; the lar
gest and best selected stock Of fine Family Gro
ceries ever offered in the Steubenville Market.
Every variety of-Groceres, aud comprises in
that variety every quality, from common up to
fine and extra. He will sell at FIVE per cent
below any other establishment in Steubenville
and will arrant his articles to be ten per cent
better. He respectfully asks the public to cal
at his Store Room, the old stand on Third st
near the Union Office; and he will conyinc'
them that what he says is true and to be relie'
upon. .,,... VIM, MCAhlA 1.
Steubenville, June 4, 1856.
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WAGON AND CARRIAGE SHOP.

T'HE uHu6ISIgHbU WUuIU IUsPVUHuIIy III
form the public that they have ente:ed in.
to partnership, and are carrying on the above
business at the stand formerly occupied by H
M. Brister, South Sd st., between Adams and
Market Streets. From their knowledge Of tht
business, they hope to be able to give satislac
ton to their patrons. l,z e
A liberRlshare Of custom is respectfully so
icited. l JoHN KENDRLL,
October S7th Sly. Al. RgISOIDs.
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FRANKLIN HOUSE. .

.t.. , FRANKLIN hUUSE.'f ttb
rNHE PROPRIETOR RESPECTFUL
i ly begs leave to inform the travelling public
that this house has recently been reftted and
completely renovated, and he IS now ready to
receive guests. 1t is the desire and intention
of the proprietor to give satisfaction to those
who may favor him with their patronage
North 4th Street, Steubenville Ohio. Former
ly occupied by John Shane. ~ .ab
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CTEUBENvILLE BATHS.-WILLIs
- & sHKRRow inform the citizens Of Steu-
benville that they have erected commodious
Bath House in the rear Of their Barber Shop
on Fourth Street, a few doors north Of thu
Black Bear, where warm and cold baths car
be had day and evening. Public Petronag'
solicited s'R'''' WE julysK
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Selling ont and Closing Up !

7 ALLEN has commenced selling Oh
% the balance OF Large and Fashiona'
Bile Stock Of Summer and Fall Dry Goods at
very reduced prices
Splendid Delaines worth 81 cts selling now at
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DemocrGts!- = HKigs!-Hss SOilers!--
.4boAtionisis! Black RepubHcals!---
and .americans, Without distinc-
tion of Party!
ATTENTION. THE COMPANY |!
Won are hereby reqnestsdsso lay aside
all past prejudices, and uniting in one sol.
id phalapx, march up to GurTERHsNNs old
stand where OAnwALLADER pledges himself to
SATISFY ALL, that . still greater reduction has
been made in the price Of Ready Made Cloth
ing than at any former period In the trade
The stock cannot be enumerated BY the piece
or variety, but s sufficiently extensive to please
the most fastidious. .
Gentlemen--one and all-call-exaniine out
gOods-and what is quite as important TO Ss)
secure bargain. junellti'
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United States House.

II W. EARL, Proprietor, corner Mar
A1' ket and high streets, near the River, Steu
nville, Ohio Jan.l. IS.
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5tS1SanViiis FouadTy aad Naohine works

JOSEPH MEANS, yAMEs MEANS. IN. GEO. MEANS
MEANS & BROTHERS,
a MANUFACTURERS OF
STEAM. ENGINES, MACHINERY,
- And all kinds Of
Railroad work
And every variety Of os j.
IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS.
Switches -, 80. Mill Gearing for Saw
wrought and cast Frogs and Grlst Mills,
Car Wheels, various .Shaftings and Pull.
sizes, q: eys, W
Car Pedestals, Cast Iron Fronts,
Car Oil Boxes, hubs, Window caps, sills
Iron Bridges. and coal Vaults.
Hack Wheels, Bolts and nuts, cut
Coal car Wheels. and Turning, Plan
Threshing Mschines. ing, AScrew cutting
Bourfsclities for work are not surpassed
by any shop in the State, and our stock Of
Patterns being large, all orders for the above
work will be filled promptly and in the
best manner.
". Sept. 1914.