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Legal Anecdotes.

Two of the grea, guns OF the New
Hampshire bar, jeremiah Mason end
Ichabod Bartlett, had been battling all
the week, aud the most important cases
been disposed of. The Judge was him.
self asleep. the jury was in scarcely a
better condition, and cases were de cided
before the parties interested hardly knew
which way 10 turn. A, abou: 4 O'Clock.
an ole man was placed al the bar, sccus
ed Of passing counterfeit money. There
were ba, few persons in the court house
the LAWYERS who had finished their
business, mad gone home, and the old fel
low seemed in a fair way to be rapidly
consigned to the States Prison. Mr. Bart
lett, the younger gun, sat with his arms
folded, and his feet upon the edge of the
table, apparently asleep, while the attor
ney general was examining two or three
Witnesses. Never was justice hurried
through in a more summary manner
The evidence was direc, and conclusive,
and as witness after wines left the stand,
the old prisoners face grew paler and pa-
Ter and he lrembled a, the certainty of
his fate.
By and by Mr.. Bartlett opened his
eyes, cae. q glance at The grey hairs Of
the culpri., yawned gently. and, turning
TO tae attorney general said, audioly.-
IN defend this man. He asks no ques-
tons OF the witnesses, and took no notes
but when the evidence was. through.
he rose and delivered n Of the mos,
beautiful arguments ever heard. The ties
.,imony, which appeared as clear as noon
day, he pulled all to pieces-he made
discord OF harmony-nonsense of sense
discrepancy OF the most exac. agree
ment, and when he touched .npan the
old mans unjust sufIerings, he ever. drew
tears. Wi,aou! leaving their seats 1.-The
jury declared III, prisoner Not Guil.yr
The weeping: man with clasped. hands,
leaned forward, seeming to invoke q bles-
sing upon. the herd OF his detspdeI.-A
Let him out, constable said Mr.. Bart
lett, and noW, yoa old rascal, go about
youY business, and neuer let me catch
you counterieiting money again. The
Jury stared in wonder, and we leh the
Court House laughing yetsorrowful.
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THE FAMILY CABINET.
r
DR.. RAlFF & WESTLAKE'S
+ n m lily M cdicinc 9
R. R. II.
Railf's Ready Relief.
Raif's Ready Relief.

THIS wonderful preparation has no e.
Il quail among all the Liniments and
Pain Killers now in use, operating like a
charm, and effecting the most astonishing
cures in an incredibly short time, almost
performing mira cles in the most desperate
cases of Rheumatism, Spinal complaints,
Lumbago. Cramps, Lameness, Sore Throat
Paralysis, Neuralgia, Coughs and Colds,
Influenza, Oppression of the Chest, Stiff
Joints. Tic Dolereux, Sick Stomach, sc.
And will also cure the most excrutia
ting pains in a few moments, such as
Pains in the Back and Shoulders, Back
ache, Pains in the Joints and Heart, Face
ache, Pains in the Liver and Muscles, See
attic pains, Pains in the Kidneys, head &
lace, Syphiltic pains. Neuralgia pans, aud
Pain in the Side, Ear and Toothache.
Price Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
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~HH" CAN
ID E N Y I IT,

TNO THE Citizens Of Wapello County, and
i that portion of them who reside on tina
south side of the Demoine River in particular
and the Travelling Public generally who have
to cross the river we would say that it would
be to their Interest and convenience TO prefer
the Upper Ferry known as .Overmans Ferryn
situated one mile west of Ottumwa; where they
shall be crossed at all times when the c-ros.ine
is safe and practicable with Promptness and
dispatch.
Our Ferry is the Oldest and most Regular
Ferry on the River in or about this vicinity and
is justly entitled to the name OF permanently
always ready for a "trip without wasting an hour
and sometimes enduriaga total disappointment
as is the case very often with some other
ferries). Then come on Que and all. Those who
wish TO cross by the year can. do SO, at yery
satisfactory prices and those who wish TO cross
by the trip can be Accommodated at correspond
ing low pr.ces the Ferry is now owned by
HlcKENLooPER and OvERMAN, and as 0JoHNs
is Familiarity known by the Oldest Inhabitants.
and some Of the new ones, as an sOld Watsr
Dog" Of the most amphibeous kind it should
De 2 sufficient guarantee that Customers will get
their money back.
HIcKENLOOPER & OvERMAN. /.
Feb. 2lst, 1856, no. lily.
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Grand Chance
TO INVEST L

THE SUBSCRIBER wishing to west the
capital in the Mercantile Business in which he
is engaged, offers for sale 3 Lots, and the
House thereon, on the principal street, only a
few blocks from the centre of business, and on
ablotk adjoining the Depot of the b. & M.
X. X. in Ottumwa, on terms, considering the
Locations, present and prospective value Of the
property extremely Tow. The House is a
substantial two story, and on one side, three
story frame building with FIVE rooms, and ar
ranged for two families. Will sell the House
and one lot separately, hut prefer TO sell the
whole together. AL. GRAVES.
no. 2. IL,
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THE RKK@IMR EaHREKR-
TURKISH



vTHIS is the best Imminent which has
i yet been offered to the public. l,
is an excellent remedy for Neuralgia,
Erysipelas, Rheumatism, wounds, cuts
ulcers, burns, scalds, bruises, s~prains, salt
rheum, sore throat. head ache. pains in the
limbs, chest, back, stomach OF bowels
Also for founder, glanders, big head swee.
ny, Stint, sprains, poll evil. stiff complaint
yellow water, distemper, ring bone, fstu.
ia, cholic, bolts. and harness gals, &C.
The words Gillmore's Turkish Liniment
are blown in the glass; also Q fac smile OF
my written signature accompanies each
bottle.
GILLMoRE's Cholera AND DrARRHEA
MIXTURE.
This is the best remedy known for bow
ell complaints, such as Cholera, Diarrhea,
Dysentery. Pains in the Bowels, &C., &C.
Those who have. uscdit are charmed with
its medical vitues. The name Is blown
in the glass.
GlLLMoRE's VEGETABLE CArHARrrc Ant
Liver PILLS.
These celebrated Pills are an excellent
remedy for Fever and Ague, Bilious Com
plants. Cholic, D~ysentery, Constipation
OF the Bowels, Indigestion, Jaundice,
Dropsy, Debility, Liver Complaints, Blot
ches on the skin, Fevers. &C. The best
family pill known and can be used with
safety, whene yer a cathartic is Needed.
M b. TO insure a genuine article and
one on which you can rely with perfect
safety, be particular to inquire for Gill
mors's Vegetable, Cathartic and Liver
Pills as there are Ccunterfcits in Circuh-
ton.
C%ALEDoNlAN CouGY LozETGEs.
.Preprea by H. R. Gilmore. A popu-
lar'Iemedy for Coughs, Colds and Bron-
.chial affections. They have given entire
satisfaction to those who have used them.
GILlMoEE's HAIR BALsAM.
A beautiful preparation for the Hair
and proper ly used, will restore it to its o.
riginal softness and beauty. Those who,
have used it say 1t is the best preparation
they have seen.
Sold wholedle and retail, by ]. PUMROY
Ottumwa. and by Agents throughout the
State.
January, 3D.. 1856 No. 46ly. 49,
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T. Feeding Sah.-That all domestic an-
imal, are fond Of sal, from infancy
that wild, Illuminating animals seek for il,
and travel nightly many miles to par,ake
Of the water and mud of salt licks,-
and tina, it is found in the blood OF all
animals, are suficicn: reasons for the
general practice Of feeding it regularly.
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THE Days OF o

The days Of yore! the days Of yore!
How sweet their memories come,
When, e'en in thought, we wander o'er
Our childhoods happy home!
The merry years.! the merry years!
When you and ] were boys,
When nought we knew of bitter tears
Amid our many joys!
They've passed away! the brightest, best
Of fife swift aeeting hours;
But Memory's pages still hold pressed,
The leaves of childhood's flowers.
Knickerbocker, Nay.
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Dysentery Cordial.

This is one of the best remedies for Chol
ra, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Bloody
Flux, Bilious Cholic, and Cholera Infa n
tuin, which has ever been discovered. Ii
rs mild in its operation, and can be admin
istered with perfect safety TO all persons
OF every age and situation, even TO the
most delicate infant. All the
IL wants is a trial.
Price Fifty Cents per bottle.
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Sylvester Benson.
PHI VS. OF N .

ID ESPECTFULLY informs the Citizens Of
IN Ottumwa and surrounding country that he
will hereafter devote himself 20 the practice Of
Medicine accoJdirg to the above system. Cam
GERS OF all kinds, every description of sores,
sore eyes Of the worst grade, as long as they run,
rheumatism in its worst form. dropsy and con-
sumtion; in short ell forms Of disease, speedily
cured OF greatly relieved.
O. Office corner Of Second and WASH
ingt0n Streets. -
Feb. 7th. 1856 no. 81, ly.
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Sowing Qover.-I have seeded a
field this spring after the, manner recon-
mended.-of rolling in the scotland !
never had better luck Small seeds
should never be covered. with harrow,
as that buries them loo deeply.
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What exclaimed The accomplished
~Fi.zwiggle TO The exqumileiy lovely
Miss DE-. La Sparrowgrass; what would
you % dearest il should press The
stamp OF love upon those sealing wax
lipsi'
u responded the fairy like creature
'should be- s,ationaryr
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Ointment for S,coHen.U dder in Cows
Take marshm ulow four ources. olive
oil two ounces and camphor two drains.
Mix them thoroughly and rub the affect.
cd part twice a day-afier milking. ;
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The Eye.--An excellen, lotion for
sore eyes in horses and cattle consists Of
sulphate of zinc, one dram, t~incture OF
opium. me dram. in one pin, of rain wa
Ter. Should be applied with a clean rag
,hiee times daily.
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Mere 10 the eleventh commandment:
Thou shalt not carry of the editors
exchanges, unless thou art sure be is
done with them; neither shaA lhou talk
10 him when reading proof or writing,
lest ne get angry and order thee GU Of
the sancium.'
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The Washington Union has obtained
a statement OF ihe arhouptof land gran
ted by Congress to The railroads.&c. Iowa.
The &C, SET apar, lands Cor four different
railroads, about forty, miles apart. rum
ming from the Mississippi to the .Missoh,
ri-river, Tins crossing The whole State:
four times'from Eas. to. West, ant aver
aging nearly three hundred miles each
in length. The. fol'owing:is a estimate
showing the quantity granted which
would accrue for each road to the State,
allowing hasthere would br unsohd lands
enough within the prescribed limits of
fifteen miles On each side the road 10
satisfy the grants:
Routes. Estm'ted rgth Acres
IN miles. granted.
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BIZ G. s.
PATENT FIRE 4 WATER PROOF
r @ @ II [ IN G..

1T Is claimed that this Roofing is superior to
L any other now in use, for the following
reasoi.s:
LIST. 1t is cheaper than any other that will
answer the same purpose.
End. II is not injured by The atmosphere, nor
when covered for any length of time with water.
It will neither scale or crack in the coolest
weather, nor flow or liquify in the hottest
weather.
Ord. Iii not materially affected when used
as a promenade, and is to a great extent a nom
conductor Of heat.
4th. 1t will not color or communicate any
prejudicial quality whatever to rain water
falling upon it.
5th. It is more durable than Tin or Shingles,
or than any other Concrete Roofing now in use,
being composed of the most enduring materials
known to the mechanical world, the most
prominent Of which is Gum Shellac.
9th. 1t is the only material that can be brought
into general use, that will either make a good
Fire Proof Roof, or what is equally desirable
in our towns and cities, a gooa Fla Roof.
We have purchased the above Patent right
for Wapello, Davis and Appanoose Counties.
and will put on the roofing for all who may
want a good, durable and cheap roof. Or we
will sell the right for Davis and Ap~panoose
Counties.
For further information apply or address
JOEL b. MYERS g. DAVIS.
Feb. 18th, 1856, IF, Ottum wa Iowa.
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The Radics! Abelaionists have nomi-
mated Gerrit Smith Of New York for
President, and Samuel Mcfarland of
Pennsylvania for Yics President.
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When Lord Erskine heard that some
body had died worth two hunderG thou
sand pounds. he observed--"WeII. that's
a very pretty snm to begin the mex,
world with"
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THE BEST
EVER IN
COUNTY,.

TN consequ.a nee Of a large Hotel which I
i have commenced and wishing to complete
the same without delay, and in order to get
means to do the same, ! will sell at a cheap rate
800 acres of the best quality Of land ia Polk
Township in this County, eight miles from
Ottumwa. Said Laid is well timbered and wat
cred and has an extensive coal bank on it, the
best in this County. There is about 80 acres OF
splendid open land consisting of high bottom
land on lower Avery Creek. The said land /
will sell cheap il applied to between this and
LIST Of March next. Also loo acres in Adams
Township eight miles from Ottumwa with some
timber on it and 90 acres Of good open bottom
land, well watered. Titles good.
Call on AID. WOOD.
Ottumwa, Dec. 18th 1855. 9 mos.
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9 grit | tMral

HOW TO PROTECT CROWN , CORN.
The mo sure way to have the seed rome
np' and do well, is first to manure and pre-
pare the ground ~well-plant good seed, clean
as ii come from the cob. This never fails with
Inc; all variations from'this HAvE failed under
different circumstance.
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The blood and treasure of England cxpend-
ed in the late war, according tetbe London
Times, fcots up asfollows: loss of lives, 22,.
I; cash cost, S5co,o o,0co.
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Boston. Juna a.

Boston, June a.
Faneuil Hell was desely crowded.
with s~ympathisers with the Free State
men in Kansas. Mayor Rice in the
Chair. Various prominent speakers adj
dressed the meeting and appropriate res
oluiions were adopted.
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GRAVE DEcIsIoN.-The Post Master
General has decided that the thanking
privilege Of an M G does NOT cover exi,a
fee Of five cents to be paid Tor register
ing money letters.
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Pulmonary Balsam.

A sovereign remedy for Coughs, Colds,
H~oarseness. Coup, Asthma, Bronchitis.
Splitting Of Blood, Soreness in the chest,
Whooping Cough, and all pulmonary al
iections. A sure remedy where medicines
will DO any good. Try it.
Price Fifty cents per bottle.
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0s- All the above remedies put up and
for sale by Dr.. RAIFF & WEsrLAAE, Fair
field. Iowa.
For sale by all the principal Druggists
throughout the State.
July Goth. 1851
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u EG to callethc attention Of the trade To
- their large AMI complete stock, which they
will sell lower for cash than the sam articles
can be procured elsewhere in the West.
NIB. Orders attended to promptly. AL goods
purchased of US warranted as represented.
no. 10 ly. A
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PLOW aud BLACKSMITH

lire, as any other shop west Of the Mississippi.
Come and see me, and see if you cant get your
money bac', just about az near as anywhere
else.
l have now on hand over 100 PLOWS
and shall'keep a good supply Of all kinds on
hand SO that customers from a distance can be
furnished with a load at any time. Shop on
Main Street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Jan, gath, 80, no 49-tf. :.
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q Treat every one with respect and
civility. Every thing is gained and
nothing lost by civiliiy."
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WHO VAJrT0 Bg MARRIED

THE ART OF LOVE MAKING
1hs most Extraordinary Book of The
WETEENTH CEN7IRY!
THE BLISS OF MARRIAGE.
H WAY TO THE ALTAR
MATRiMoNY MADE EASY; o, WHO TO WIN
A LOVER.
One volume Of l6o pages. 32mo. Price
One Dollar.
100000 copies already issued: Thir.
teenth edition ready.
Printed on the fest paper, and illus
rated in the frs, style Of art.
Love rules the court, the ca mn. the grove
Fol- Love is Heaven, and Heaven is Love-
so sang the Bard; yet thousands pine
For loye-of lie the light divine
Who, did they know some gentle charm,
The hearts of those they love 10 warm.
Might live, might die, in bliss supreme,
Possessing all Of which they dream:
The road TO, Wedlock would you know?
Delay not, but to RONDOUT 20.
Time flies, and from his gloomy wings
A shadow falls on living things;
Then seize the moments as they pass.
Ere fall the last sands through the glass;
At least the present is your own,
While all the future is, unknown.
A happy marriage man or maid
Can now secure by RONDOUT'S aid.
CONTENTS.
1t t,scnvk how to make ladies' or gentle
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Of the; opposite sex as their hearts may de-
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.ctive of age, appearance, or position;
nd it can be arranged with such case and
delieacy, that detection is impossible.
1t teaches how to make love.
lr teaches every eye to form a beauty Of
Is own.
1t teaches how to act when fascinated
by a lady.
II teaches how to mako the wrinkled
face smooth.
1t teaches you the kind Of wife to select
to render home happy.
1t gives Advice to the lover who has
been once truly accepted and is rejected
afterward through the interferen &c OF
friends.
1t gives a remedy for unrequited love.
1t gives you instructions for identifying
the person.
How to have a handsome face and hands.
How to remove tan and freckles. /,
A Lecture on Love, or Private Advice
to Married Ladies and Gentlemen.
This is decidedly the most fascinating.
interesting and really useful and practical
work on Courtship, Matrimony, and the
duties and delights of MARKEDLY Life, that
has ever been issued from the American
press. The artificial social system, which
in SO many instances prevents a union of
hearts, and sacrifices to conventionalism
the happiness and even the lives OF thou
sands Of the young and hopeful of both
sexes, rs thoroughly analysed and expos
ed. Every one who contemplates mar
rage. and wishes for an infallible guide in
the selection of q partner for lie, should
purchase this great text book * connubial
elicity.
No one will ever regret the price paid
for suchsn invaluable secret.
Bills of any of the specie paying banks
in tic United States or Canadas received
ut par. Gold dust can be sent from Cal
ifornia.
AL that is necessary for you to do is to
write a letter in as few words as possible,
lLclosing ONE DOLLAR, and write the
uame with the Post. Office, County, aud
ts and direct to
PROFESSOR RONDOUT
PUBLISHER & AUTHOR,
No, 90 Forty Sirth ST., New York.
DEWITT q DAVENPORT, 1862 Mas
sau ST., are the wholesale agents.
1000 Agents wanted.
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$4,000,

WE expect to keep fall supply of Lath ON
hand through the season. Tor sale at low rates
foa CASH ONLY. The Highest prices paid for
Lsth timber, straight and round mot splt) SIX
inches and upwards in diameter.
MYERS 4 DAVIS.
Ottumwa, May It'll, '56-nll, If
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A. HEUyEL, M. D.

z Wakes pleasure in announcing to the Citizens
Of Otumwa and vicinity that he has moved
his Office apstairs above Streets Store where he
will ever be found ready to attend 10 lay call lie
is line, except wher Absent on ,rofesah ,nal ousi-
ness: lie respectfully s~olicits a shsre OF the
public patronage.
April Sd 1S56-No Z wy
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HHA6D -D
PLTCAT E,
y. M. n

STILLecontinues to manufacture at his Ssoe
IN OTTUMwA, the Peoria Plo,c together
with the Moline Ploto, both of which are well
known to most of tile Farmers Of the West
l am using the best SLIGO STEEL for, Shares
and mould-boards, the only metal manufactures
that will bear a polish Sufficient for the .Prai.
ries of iowa. The timber with which l do the
wood-syork of my ploughs, is thoroughly sea-
soned, and the woodwork is being dore by
experienced workmen, who know the lick it Is
done with. Having sold a great many ploughs
here the last year, 1 am induced to try It again,
and an much beter,nrepaEed to carry on the
business now, than | was then, having Large
Shop and all the fixtures and apparatus required
in the manufacture of this necessary article on
alarge scale. Also,a Grindstone to polish with,
where any person can grind ar ak for the small
sum of i0cents.
am also prepared, in connection with the
above business, to do anything in the
JORBlNGLINE.,
keep on hand alarge supply, of Iron, and
plenty of men who are always ready to work,
particularly for cash. l have on hand plenty
of HORSE SHOES and NAILS, and will take
particular pains to have
HORSE ShOEING,
done up in good style and with dispatch.
/. Thankful for the liberal patronage of the past
year, and hoping a continuance Of the same the
present, / take this method, but without any
disposition TO blow, of bringing my business be-
fore the people. think l can do as well by
them in the
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improved Little Giant corn
cob Plantation Mii.--Prfce II
dncpd.

duced.
TNHE subscriber has purchased exclusirp4
Il right of territory for sale in the West. Of
the above celebrated Mills, and is prepared icI
furnish them at all times, either wholesale OIL
retail, guaranteed in the most positive manner.
II is now more than a year since the sIittlsy
Giant' was introduced to the public during
which time it has been constantly growing iG'
popular favor.
The improvement recently effected and MAJ.
ented, makes it the most perfect machine 5verA
offered for general farm use. 1t is furnished
complete, ready for attaching team, and weighs,
as follows: No. l, 225; No. 2, $50; No. g, 4oO;l
No. 4, 5oG pounds. Twenty minutes are suff.
cient to set one up, without mechanical aid, and
when once adjusted, it can with safety fbs
entrusted to a boy. Full directions accompany
each mill.
PRICES:
MOL $50, grind 8 bu. meal pr hour with / horse
:" 2, $40, " 10 I" &c
GN' Liberal discount TO dealers.
JAMES B. CHADWICK.
No. SO Locust ST., between I'd and 3D.
now SS-ly ST. Louis, Mo.
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ONE bst 60 Buffalo Robes Just received
Oand for sale BY J HAWLEY
FLUTES. VIOLlNS, ACCORDEONS and
FLUTiNAS for sale BY Il ORR
RORAX, arb. Soda, Cream of Tartar, Sal
- Soda, for sale BY W. L. ORR.
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A TOWN LOT
ON FRONT STREET M. CAL

ON FRONT STREET FOR SALE.
THE subscriber offers a very desirable Lot
- on Front Street, adjoining the Merchant
FIGURING Mill Property, on which is being
erected q Mill at a cost Of $4,000, to be com
pleted in September next. The Lot. is 66feet
front by 1872 deep. On the Lot there is a new
Stone foundation 0x18-celler l8xlS. Terms:
$500-$300 cash down, balance IN two annual
payments with ten per cent.
J. w. NEIGHBOR.
Ottumwa, May Is, 1856.-no. l2tf
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Let your expenses be such as to leave a bah
ancei in your pocket Ready money is a friend
y need.
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l,l65 4,473.6O0

l,l25 100000
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.s
CONSISTING OF A GENERAL ar
STAPLE IND FANCY DRY GOODS.
READY ADE CLOTHING. BOOTS
and SHOES, WARE IND
QUEENSWARE, GROCER
LES, IRON, NAILS,
Glass, &c.,
His present stock is, perhaps, a third larger
than any merchant has ever offered to the pub.
lie in this market; and, having bought largely,
ne was enabled 70 buy cheaply, and can sell to
his customers at corresponding reduced rates.
His old friends will do well to call at once. and
select their fall and winter supplies, and those
who have no fixed place of trade, but buy where
the best bagains are to be had, are respectfully
informed that Hawley wants to see them on
important business Of their own. His goods
are especially adapted to the market, and as his
stock is not . scrap, but comprises a full assort-
ment Of such merchandise as the people in this
country need, his customers may rely upon
rates.
AS be ~retofore, he will continue to paw the
highesthgures of the market for all the yarie-
ties OF Country Produce.
Oct. 1855. 35