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Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
HoW To KEEP sMoKEp HAMS.

Hams can be secured and sweetly
preserved through summer by packing
them. in cobs; first, a layer Of cobs in
the bottom Of the cask; then hams and
cobs until you finish the whole. Be
particular that they donot come in con-
tact with each other. Unbroken cobs
I would prefer, but broken ones select
ed viii answer. It would be necessary
to take them out once in summer, and
given them'a dry rubbing. Your cask
should stand upon a bench, in a dry
cool cellar. Having packed in this
way, the cobs absorb the heat and air
sufficient to keep them fresh and fine.
It has been my practice, for more than
ten years, to treat my hams in this
way, and [ never lost one. You take
them out perfectly clean, notplastered,
nor ashed, nor creased; neither is there
any chaff to be swept off, when the
hams r thus treated. The cask should
be kept covered, and the hams neednot
be disturbed except to be rubbed off in
summer.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
H. Kilnae7s
Great Plow and Wagon
MANUFACTORY

Head OF st. CIaIr Street, On the bank Of the River.
DAYTON OHIO.
LIVERY description of P.OWs and Wagons
IL keptconstant on hand and manufactured to order.
The Flows @turned outs at this Establishment
among which may be found Grains celebrated Pat
emit, are not exceIled by any in the United States
in fact, their reputation has already extended over
the country. 3
Persons in wantof Wagons or Flows would doyel
to call here before purchasing elsewhere.
June Z, 1856. n. KHdES.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14

Bodily infrmities, like breaks in a
wall, have often become avenues
through which the light of heaven has
entered to the soul, and made the i'm
prisoned inmate long for release.
The power Of faith can anticipate
time, and make future things present.
If We are the true sons of Abraham,
We are already while we sojourn here
on earth, p-Ossessors of our land OF
while We seek our country we
have it. III
Adversely is the trial Of principle;
WithOutit, a man hardltknOws whether
he is honest or not.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
HA7FER'5
NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE

ENACH Number of the Magazine will contain IA
Il octave pages, in double columns, each year thus
comprising nearly two thousand pages of the choicest
Miscellaneous Literature of the day. Every Num-
Der will contain numerous Pictorial Illustrations,
accurate Plates of the Fashions, a~eopious Chronicle
of Current Events, and impartial Notices of the i'm
portant Books of the Month. The Volumes com
mence with the Numbers for JUNE ond DECEM-
Der; but Subscriptions may mem with any
Number.
TEEMs.-The Magazine may be obtained of Book
sellers, Periodical Agents, or from the Publishers, at
THREE DOLLARS a year, or TWENTY-FIVE CENTS a
Number. The Semi-annual Volumes, as completed,
neatly bound in Cloth, are sold at Two Dollars each,
and Muslin Covers are furnished to those who wish
to have their back Numbers uniformly bound, at
Twenty-Five Cents each. Eleven Volumes are now
ready, bound in Cloth, and also in Half Calf.
The Publishers will supply Specimen Numbers
gratuitously to Agents and Postmasters, and will
make liberal arrangements with them for circulating
the Magazine. They viii also supply Clubs, of two
persons at Five Dollars a year, or five persons at Ten
Dollars. Clergymen and Teachers supplied at Two
Dollars a year. Numbers from the commencement
can now be supplied. Also, the bound Volumes.
The Magazine weighs over seven and not over
eight ounces. The Postage upon each Number, which
must be paid quarterly IN Gdraace, atthe Office iOhere
the Adgaziae Is received, is THREE CENTS.
Exchange Newspapers and Periodicals are re-
qaested to direct to "Harper's Magazine, Net0 York. I"
The Publishers would give notice that they have
no Agents for whose contracts they are responsible.
Those ordering the Magazine from Agents or Dealers
must look to them for the supply of the Work.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
Wakefeld's Hand Corn-PIante,

~ EAAbu1GhCs
Wakefeld's Hand Corn-Planter.
TNHE Western Corn Planter Company, havingc COM
i pleted their arrangements for Manufacturing
this valuable Labor-Saving Implement, now offer
them to the Farmers Of the West, in the full conf
denee that they will at once supply a want long felt
byah, for a substitute to the old laborious, slow. and
expensive methods Of planting with a hoe. The OBJ
|~geelons heretofore made to Corn Planters. are. in
Waketelds invention, entirely obviated: their sim
plielty, accuracy, cheapness, and durability. will at
once ecommend them to all Farmers. It is carried
and used as a cane or walking stick, recurring no de-
lay or additional motion or efforts adapted for
planting In rocky and uneven ground, and in all kinds
OF soils easily adjusted to plant at any desired
hill.
The method by which the seed is planted with this
Planter is new, and, it is believed, possesses advan-
tages over every other, not only in facility Of use, but
in fastening termination. The seed is forced, by
pressure, ~obliquely from the surface of the ground
to the required depth, thus insuring the immediate
ABSORPTION Of moisture, by bringing it into perfect
and hard contact with the soil, under and around it.
while the earth falling loosely over, cannot obstrnet
the coming up and growth of the blade.
The economy of using this Planter, that will more
than pay for itself if only wanted to plant in a COM
mon garden Id apparent to all
- Persons wishing to purchase Planters or
Rights, may obtain further information bv address
ing Western Corn Planters Co. Office, No. 81 Main
street, between Olive and Locust streets. ST. Louis.
Missouri. T.. SMITH, Agent.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
EAGLE MILLS,

YTHE MILLS being now in good repair and run
/ ming order, l am prepared tOsupply my custom
ers with the very highest market price for Wheat.
1 can grind all can get and PAY for.all | can grind.
Come and see me you that want to buy Flour, Meal,
Bran, Shorts, or anything else kept in the Mill. If
nv farming friends do not vent cash for Wheat ]
have plenty of Flour for them. If they do want
cash and want to sell thsir Wheat, call at the Mill
and it will be a trade.
Remember the place, the Brick MIL corner of
Charles and Second streets.
JAMES CARGML.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
ST. JOSEPH AND COUNCIL BLUFFS
PACKET LINE.
Season rrangementsfor1s 1856

TNHE entirely new and fine passenger packet,
i OMAHA, j. b. Holland, Corlma1ier, F. B.
Kercheval, Clerk;) having been built expressly for
between the cities Of st. Joseph ard Council Bluff.
Leaving st. Joseph every Monday ut 12o'cloek NJ.
And returning viii leave Council Bluffs ind Omaha
City every Friday morning at 8 o'clock, and forming
a connection with the FIVE packets leaving St. Louis
Saturday and Sunday evenings, BIZ Whih arrange
ment passengers or freight will not be letained at
st. Joseph; but to prepare against all contingencies,
the owners Of the Omaha have a large Ware-H0use
to store all goods not meeting them promptly, and
without charge to the owners, which 20 deem the
most perfect arrangement to passengG or shipper
that can or win be made the present Season, and
they therefore hope by promptness ana strict atten-
ton Of her officers and agents to receive a large
thare of public patronage.
a" DONNELL, SAXTON& MCDONADJ -,
To0TLES & FAIRLEIGH, AsSns
1-tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14

IDLE VIsrrs.-The idle are a very
heavy tax upon the industrious, when
by frivolous visitations they rob them
of their time. Such persons beg their
daily happiness from door to- door as
beggars their daily bread, and, like
them, sometimes meet with a rebuff
A mere gossip ought not to wonder if
We evince signs that we are tired of
him, seeing that we are indebtedfor the
of his visit, solely to the circum-
stance of his being tired of himself
He sits at home until he has accumu-
lated an insupportable load Of ennua,
and then sallies forth to distribute it
among his acquaintance.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
1856. FURNITURE. 1856.
SCARRITT & MASON.
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY,
.a nnATUDC ANrn

FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY,
DEALERS AND
Man1EactureTG5.
No. 40 and AZ Washington Avenue, St. Louis, No.
TTAYING completed our arrangements for a full
stock of Goods in our line, and ha wing the best
assortment in the West, we take pleasure in Offering
to purchasers both WHOLESALE and RETAIL:
5000 Bedsteads, 500 dozen wood seat Chairs,
1000 Bureaus, zoe do cane seat do,
500 Dining Tables, 100 do rocking do,
500 Breakfast do, 100 do childrens' do,
zoe Work Stands, son tin safes,
200 Wash do, 200 Cribs, assorted sizes,
Toe Wardrobes, 200 Lounges,
1000 Looking Glasses, 10O doz. Rush and splitbOt-
tom Chairs.
To which we add mahogany and walnut, par
lor and rocking Chairs, Sofas, centre, side and extern
sion Tables; Secretaries and Book Cases.
Upholstery in great variety, such as spring, hair,
cotton, moss and husk Mattresses, Comforts, Spreads,
and Blankets.
Our work is all Warranted as representations
Prices as Low as the Lowest.
Orders promptly and faithfully executed and re-
spectfully solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Please call and satisfy yourselves.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
MISSOURI RIVER PACKET:

TIME new, elegant and fast tunning passenger
il packet and freight steamer e. A. OGDEN,
Baldwin, Commander, is now running her regular
trips between st. Louis and Coutcil Bluffs. She &
one Of the best freight steamers n tie river having
been built expressly forthis trad.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14

~ II u u.
Open to Terre Haute, direct through, without ehano
OF ears-z2 miles shorter than ~ any other Raj
road Line, and one less change Of cars.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-06-14
$500 Of Our Best Farmers!

Of selling the above Machines delivered at Brown
Vile Price SS5, $40 of which is to be paid when the
Machine is taken away. If the machine operates as
above described, then the purchaser gives his note,
payable in 6 months for the remainder, and fl does
not operate as above named, the the money paid, Is
to be refunded and the machine brought back
These machines are made and warranted by
- AnAAI DDITT r. 70
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NOTICE TO RsGLRoAD CONTKAG
T(HkN.

FNIIE undersi gned, Commissioners Of the Neser1ky
/ Division of the ab4ls and Mississipp Hails
road viii receive PROPOSALS until the 10Th day cRN
March next for the GrGdng, Bridging Tying, anps X
eompetan Of the First section Of said road fror4i
Warsaw to Carthage Ill. The distance 10 Il milee L.
about IL miles of which has been partially gradeoo
and bridged The work to be done Viii be To gradAiz
the additional portion Of the section-re grade nntp
repair the old grade, furnish and lay the ties on th
whole-build some Bridging. furnish the iron an 10.
stock the road etc. All of which work, and mate
rial furnished, must be- of such character wihfne
make first class western road
The work to be need within thirty days nj
the acceptance of the bids and contract, and pros.
ecuted with diligence and fidelity under the drccoHn
of the Engineer of the road TO completion withintt
twelve months.
Payments will be made may he agreed upon, u y
the Corporate Bonds of the County OF Hancock .
City of Warsaw and City Of keokuk, bearing eighc
per cent. nterestand individual subscr pions 90 Z
cash mater rial and al estate along and in the Wa
entity nf the line Bids will be received and consid. p
cred for separate sections of grading bridging am
tying and ironing and furnishing the road-or 70 ~
e,e gIa
The Con mssioners reserving the right TO eonside
and aeee pt only such may be deemed reasonable.
and within their ability and means to adopt ana com
ply with ~
For further information apply to--and bidders I
will address either of the understandable wit
j. ". INGFRS0LL, Canton, III. MS
NJ i. HUNT. Warsaw, Ill. IN,
III w. SAMPLE, Keokuk, Iowa. RI
Feb. 14th $50 Commissioners W NJ r. H.
dAwtday
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BoOKFIELD's COMPOSITION,
NeRTHEND'S DIcTATION EXERCISES,
MARTINS 0RTVRpIST
THE BYKON.

nv L subscribers have completed their arrange
L ments in finishing and furnishing their new sa-
loon and chambers for the convenience of those who
NAV wish such accommodation We nave spared DO
money or labor make our saloon and rooms equal
10 anything in the country, and arran s.enents al
ready made for receiving oysters from the east wild
game from the country and tine markets, sha II
make saloon superior TO anything west, or equal
to anything east All ask is but call and a
trial, and will pledge ourselves to give satsfae
ton.
Parties can lie accommodated with private rooms
when desired, ana anything served up for them they
may wish
Recollect the place, east side Of End, between
Main and johnson streets
uoYl5dly NACkLFa aJohNsON.
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i. W. JOHNSTON.
r UNDERTAKEN, Corner IF johnson au

U Ihlfd Streets.
Carries III tin business II Undertaking in all il
branches lEu has recentl, made ext uslye addition
u his stock and perfected his arrauge -nts ia
department.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
imperyious to air and indostructibie highly orns,
ment., and invaluable for the preservation Of tL'
dead as well a. cefius If every style and hni I'm
n he'd 10 order. i
Hearses and carriages furnished, and the er tire az
rangrments If lhe funeral attend u to when ulFe
keokuk Auril u. 1898. DIV 8
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nAyUES A. HART.

WHOLESALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes, No.
w ilS, Main Street, keokuk, Iowa.
Having located in this city we would respectfully
inform the merchants of the interior that We have
en- ga ged in the above business having ali the facl-
titles for purchasing our stock directly of the
facturers nj the lowest figures. 1t is bect and
determination TO build up large and permanent
trade by keeping on hand large and well assorted
stock making our prices low that be less,
and terms and discounts liberal as any other
house.
Please call and examine stock. seplSd
Excelsior boot Il shoe MAN In 4 DRY.
THE LATEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN FASHIONS.
j. r. HARRIS CO.,
HAVING just opened shop, in their old -xxs~
4 business, on Third street. between Main v
and johnson, keokuk, Iowa, respectfully
announce that they are prepared TO manu-
factnre the ncatest and most fashionable Boots and
Shoes that be got up.
determined not 10 be exceied by any manufae-
turers IN the Nest they solicit share Of public pat
ronagc
As we purchase direct from the importers, eur
stock Is always Of he latest fashion and best quail
ty, and at the lowest figures.
AS We keep no Eastern slop work on hand, we
warrant all our ready made Boots and Shoes of the
same character as hose made to order.
Call and leave your orders for q good fit. War
rHnted to suit in every particular.
Ss,- Repairing in the neatest and most substan-
tia manner done short notice
j. T. HARRIS co.
July 81, 1855. dy
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ofiice Of Kcokuk Gas Light and Coke Co. |

January 22ad, 1885.
rIsiE following articles constantly on hand and
4 for sale for ogsa 'nie.
Coke II best quality, Soc per bushel.
Coal slack for bleekstniths use 25e per bushel.
Tar in quantities not less than 30 gallons 10 cts
per gallon, he purchaser furnishing eask to put il
Apply Al the Office Oh End street. between Main
and Blonde.G
s'- None Of the above articles delivered from the
Gas Works without m order FROM the office.
jan23df
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lsOh "
rTNHE subscriber has just received a large e
L and beautiful stock of Gold and Silver "a
Watches, Gold Jewelry, &c, comprising the &ss>7e
latest STYLES Of Ladies Breast Pins. Ear
Rings. Finger Rings Cuff Pins, Gold Guard and
Fob Chains, Keys. Seals, Silver Thimbles, Sold
Slides. snaps, studs. Gold Pens with or without
holders, Gold Pencils, Pens and Pencils.
WATCH REFAIRISG.
The subscriber being practical matchmaker
feels competent 10 repair the most difficult and deli
cate work that may be entrusted to his care.
All work warranted 10 give satisfaction.
CORRECT TINE.
The public may rest assured that the correct time
il, and always will be kept by
Nov. %, lS55.--d1S y. w. JONES.
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JUST ISEGETxEgD.

hIRkgI from New York, the largest and most
II splendid stock IL Ladies' Fancy Eurs, fancy
Robes, fur tauntlets, swan's Down Nictornes and
Cuffs; Gents Fur Muflers Far Gloves. sc. &c. ever
brought 10 the Vest shoH offer Great iaducements
10 oii,rso tqf qHgfhAg i. he ADORE iiae and will
sell SEES Of Nictorines cheaper than he same article
can b. bought ia Sc Louis. All a-k is for you IA
call aud examine my stock. which is superior to any
thing III The West.
Ladies please cali and look over my stock. No
trouble 70 show gods. DON forget the place but
call az toe NEW YORK EMiURGuM.
A. q. SHELDON,
get. I'll. 53-d Main corner 80 St
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vIfHE undersigned hs1 now IN his
i Ware Rooms, and deaigns keep
ing constantly hand we'll SEE
iected assortment Of all kinds of Furniture, embro
eng Marble Top Dressing. and plain Bureaus; hsd
aud PLAIN sofas fine and plain Center and Ia
Tables Cane seat and Windsor Chairs, kockifk
Chairs Of every description from plain woode-
seat e. the finest hair cloth stuffed plain al,
fancy turned Cottage Bedsteads Of the latest style
LoungcA ac
Looking Glasses Of ali siEes Clocks, Carpetingr
floor and door mattings, foor and table oil cloth~
nattrasseE feather busters, carriage trimming
window sba aides and trimmings, and every other art
Gle usually kept in my line Vt business.
Part Of nv stock made under NY own supe !,
vision, and the rest bought from manufactures =
high standing, that | can warrant every artic
for durab iity and finish Of workmanship.
Ny object TO establish permanent bushes 4
here, aud not on the Peter Funk principle and 6
inducement to persons 70 purchase VI me, y r
resolved 10 sell Mt the lowest 81. Louis prices
Call and examine my stock before purcfiasir ~
elsewhere. | will always take pleasure in shown
furniture 10 Ladies and Gentlemen Who call on ins.
whether they feel inclined to bay not. ;
May 81, l554.-dAwtf g. ". sASDfks. Il
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Fresh 4rriNRIS

A I the Nimble sixpence. just from the Auctio
"A Rooms, large lot of Goods. Come and see wha
bargains. $. s. 4 d. c. BILLINGS.
Srpt. /, ls55,-d4w.
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He,naoxuI.

(fAREY & kILBOURNE have removed to thelr
~ new store in kilbourne's Block They have
spared no pains expense in fitting up their store
and have complete stock OF Looking alasses, ehi,
ia. Glass rnd Cookery, which they are selling al
small Profits to the city trade for cash
a4eo,d CAREY & kTLB0URNE
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", gVnpfaI aeAUrI mont OF
S1DDf.E.RN KksTspW ARE.
keokun Grmna.In,,,.

FINNE UNDERSIGNED would respcotfully an
nounce 10 tho citizen If keokuk. That he has
opan.d his rooms for TIA. reoep tou oI & NH men.
suitable and ample pr parations have been made
70 Pr and promote the health, yigor aud men
tai elasticity Of all who may desire Ia participate in
lie manly exercises and healthy sports Of gymnas.
Ties. Pure air and cold water, judiciously used IN
the manner prescribed by him, canrot fail to make
the most weakly healthy strong and robust
He,s~ Rooms over Carey & kilbourne = store, Kill
bourne Block, Main street, n the 4th story En-
trance from the rear of thu building.
ierlSlff O MANCHESTER
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CUTTINGS PATENT AMHHoTxPE


TNIlE subscriber takes this Erm
iliends and the pubic that he il /Z6Hls718
not taking Glass n lures a.Astf.NNAKX
new and improved plan, but that kE]
he IS producing Cuttings pateut Ambro,ypes, or
pictures on Glass, nst daubed on the back with
black paiat, Or Narnish, nor cemented with indie
struetibi cement which destroys the tone and beau
'yot the picture but adheres strictly to the Cut
ing Patent, hermefieally sealed with transpar-
e7t cement, beautiful enameled plate which en-
inches the picture, giving tone which can only
b. equalled by fac steel plate engraving. The un-
dersi gned has not taught any the art, he
siders the exclusive right Of Lee County much more
lucrative Than the trlfe which men III the daguer-
reotypo business could afford TO pay. To the Bar
nnlnized he would say, call and see has new Ambro-
~ pc to the yictimized he would with loud voice
exclaim, avoid being cheated. The gallery for Au-
broypes is not on Main street but No. 3, Sd st.
ianal EMERSON, Artist.
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81. FRENCH.
lKA WILL a co.
Al RAIsTON


nEALEKS in Groceries and Produce, and Forward
IL ing and Commission Merchants - Main street,
between "a and 3D. kcokuk, Iowa
Noud call the attention of the citizens of this city,
and Country Merchants 10 their large aud well Sc
deted stock Of Urocercs They have one Of the lar
gesl stocks offered III this place of all such
,ices usually kept in Grocery estabi -hmcns,
and viii sell on the most reasonable terms. They
feel confident from their long experience and de-
termination 10 give strict personal attention IL bu.
ness that they will merit liberal share 1t custom.
noy2sdw
A PPLES.-i00 lib apples Of excellent quality,
Z \ and great number Of choice favor, for sale by
nov2Sd HAMILL & 90.
LNL0URi Flour.-4Sustomers can rely upon getting
l. Quincy, Bentonsport, and Birmingham Flour
regularly, at 50, Main street.
noy2sd HAMILI. co.
GOLDEN sYRUp-In kegs and half bbls Bel
~ cher Sugar House syrup in kegs and half
bbs. Easlns in boxes, half boxes and quarters.
nay2Sd HAMIII q 60.
| On DOZEN Fresh Baltimore Cove oysters received
DO direct from Baltimore. At -, Main street.
nvN2Sd HAMILL 4 GO.
T,HIRTY Boxes choice W. Il. Cheese. just received
4 and FIR sala hy HAMILL 90.
ieCfTd
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H. H. HOUGHTON. Attorney and Counsellor
/ 4. nj Law, Notary Public, Land and general coll
Letting Agent Office IN the heai Estate Agency and
wholesale Auction House of Smith 4 Van Sicklen,
o. "a street between Main and Johnson, keokak
Iowa. Lots Of Lots and Farms for sale, reasona-
bic terms oct. cd
TINW ENIY FIVE boxes No | lemons for sale AT
i decl4 HUSTON, HAWKINS d HUSTON's.
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or Rent.


MY Boys say my second story IS pied so fuil OF
NJ goods that there is danger IF breakdown. All
persons wanting goods AT their prices viii do
well to call at our store and the trouble OF
throwing them into the street Dry Goods, yes, ev-
cry thing; Groceries yes the best teas fresh; Boots
and shoes, yes, every thing.
dcc7 ddw s. S. Il d. c. BILLINGS.