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LIND DEPARrMENT,

49, NO. =.
LIND DEPARTMENT.
Dee Moinos II. q =. z. Co.
~ he 10th day Of June next, the Office for the
- sale of the Lands Of this Company will be re-
Moved fEnn this place 10 TT. Des Moines
These lands win to sold an long credits. and il
lots TO suit the means and wishes Of Durchaser,.
GEO r. PERKINS. Land Conf.
Ottumwa. Iowa, May IL, 1915. myI6dtf
LOCkSMlTHfNG.
THE undersigned would respSctfully
~ inform Tho public that they have OMEN
Cd shop on the corner Of johnson and seventh
streets, for the manufactured all kinds of Copper
brass, lin, and Sheet Iron ware. They will also
carry on Locksmithing and Bell Hanging In All its
branches.
Repairing articles composed Of any Of the aboys
named metals, as wella gold aud silver, promptly
attendodto. All our work warranted.
W. HORN,
feblC dom A. WOLF
PLANO STOOLS.
"A supply Of Taylor's Improved Music Stools, for
"A sale at the Gate City Furniture Rooms.
fcb22d C.S. ABBOTT.
Timescopy.
UST RECEIVED at Creighton 4 Dinners g large
- lot Of choice Cigars, such ms will not fail TO
please al who win call and try them.
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Spring and summer Trade.

No. liz Main Street, between Fourth and Fifth.
VTNllE undersigned would respectfully call -1s.>
L the attention of the Ladies and Gentle
men Of keokuk and vicinity, to their fine andy
we'll selected stock Of Boots and Shoes, now
opened and for sale at the above establishment con-
prising all kinds Of Ladies, Gents, Misses Boys
and Children's wear Of all styles, grades aud sixes
These goods have been selected with special reference
to neatness Of style and durability and will be sold
At very small advance above Eastern cost, AS we
determined not To be undersold by any house in
the city. Please give US call. An examination Of
goods and prices il the only favor ask.
Sept. 8, 1855.-d II. G. HUISKAMP Il BRO
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vNa~<nl.rr,ss,N

4 CD-PARTNER HIP heretofore existing under
\ the name Of Mchenny Runner, is this day
dissolved, by mutual consent. Ali claims against
tn Old firm will be cancelled BY T. T. Nc.
Kenny. who will in future conduct the bushes aud
WA il authorized IL settle tha business Of the
old Arm. I. 4. MekENNY,
NJ. II. Ku NSER
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0illmore's Turkash Iiniuont

03Umores Turkish Lin1m0nt.
9NHEB 10 the best Linimsnt which ~ yet Zen Of
= tered 10 Che public. It is m excellent remedy
FOR Neuralgia, Erysipelas, Rheumatism, wounds,
sore throat head Ashe tooth ache pains In the limbs,
chest, baCk, stomach or bowels. Also for founders
glaads, big head, sweeney, splint sprans poll evil,
stih complaint, yellow water dstemper, ring bone,
hsnla, collie, bolts and harness CALLS &C. The words
dllmore's Turkish Liniment are blown in the glass;
Also fac smile Of my written signature accsmpa-
mics each bottle.
Gillmorc's Cholera ana Diarrhea
Mixture.
This is the best remedy known for bowel comp
laints such Cholera, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Pains
in the-Bowels, &C., &C. Those who have used It are
charmed with its medical virtues. The name Ia blown
in the glGss.
Gillmore,s Vegetable Cathartic ana
Liver PILE.
These celebrated Pills are excellent remedy for
Fever and Ague, Bilious Complaints, Collie, Dysente
ry. Constipation Of the Bowels, Indigestion. JauD
dice, Drupsy, Debility, Liver Complaints Blotohes
On the skin, Fevers DC The best family pin known
and can be used with safety whenever cathar,ic 10
Aeeded.
N. b. To insure genuine article and one on
which you can rely with perfect safety be particular
10 inquire for 0ilimores Vegetable, Cathartic and
Live- Pills, NJ there counterfeit article in circu
lation.
CaIeAsninn Cough Lexenges.
Prepared by II. II. Gilmore. popular scmedy
have satisfaction to those who have used
them.
Gillnorc,s Hair Balsam.
BEAUTIFUL preparation for the Hair, and properly
used will restore it to it's original softness and
beauty. Those who have used IL say il il the best
preparation they have seen.
Sold, wholesale ana retail, by WILLIAMSON 4 MAR
SHALL. druggists, to II. H. Ayres, corner
II Main and Thirdstreets. Keokuk, Iowa. Also by
Druggists and Merchants throughout the State.
October 4. '55-dkvy
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BLACKS EMITTING.
BY q. w. la ngd o a

i ATE Of Buffalo, n. Y. Is prepared
IL TO dc all kinds Of light and heavy
r work fur Railroads, Boat, Locks,
Mills, Engines, Housework, Ac. screws
cut to order from TO 1t inches. Having long ex-
perienoe and ample materials respectfully soi,cits
orders.
Shop on Third, between johnson and Exchange
streets, formerly occupied BY ". Graham.
kcDkuk. Nov 81 DIV
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THE MIG ROOTi

we wish to make room for our new stock to ar
"a rive the first boat will dispose of the re-
mainde. Of the stock bough, from Mr.. Duke Mt and
below cast.
We will be glad to see all who wish bargains in
Boots and Shoes. I'll ELLIOTT 4 co.
..nhp
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NOTICE.

\ consequence Of tue changeindieated above, II be-
l. coAnss inds pcnsbe that the bust of the firm
III Baldwin, Evan & Co. be closed up without de-
lay.
Pnose 'rsons knowing themselves 10 be indebted
on note account, earnestly requested to make
INN siiate payment 10 the undersigned
mg20isw BALDWIN 4 EVANS
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LIVE HUNDRED bbls winter apples Tor sale at
l. dscl4 HUSTON, HAWKINS fHUsTON'S
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LATE PUBLICATIONS
For Sale by j. r.. Cave a. Son.

For sale by J. r. Cave 4 Son.
Main street between ID and 4th
ERNEST LINWO0D, nv Mrs. Caroline Lee
IL Hentz.
Vagabopd life in Mexico. by Gabriel Ferry
The Great American Battle, or the Contest be-
! tween Christianity ard komanism, by Anna Ella
Carol
| The Sparrovgrass Papers by Fred. Cozzens
(, The Bnnshy Papers, or Irish Echoes by John
Brougham.
Ladies Guide to Perfect Gentility, by Emily
| Rachel Gray, tale founded on fact. by Julia
| kavanaugh
The Ship Carpenters Family, by W. +. Whitman
/ Warm knAsas, single trip to the border among
new homes anl strange people by Douglas Brew
| crton.
/ Green Mountain Girls, by Blythe White.
/ The Song IL Mlkawatha, translated from the
original feeGu; by Mare Anthony Henderson,
| Daisy Buriis nstory, by Julia Knvanaugh.
| Toiing al.l Hoping, a story Of Little Hunch-
ba'k by Jenny Marsh.
Married, - Mated; by AlicsCarey,
For sale by
June ), 'aG--l CAVE 4 SON
IIfllE Life and Travels Of Herodotus in the fifth
4 century before Christian imaginary biogra-
ply founded fact, illustrative of the history re-
ligion, literature arts and social cond ton Of the
Greeks, Esyl ANS and Persians, by j. T. Wheeler
+. RES. For sale by
iuael7d CAVE SON.
JUST PUBLlSnED,
4 IL,
L transla q by the late VIM. McQuinn. For sale
BY CAVE & son.
june Id
Dill RIB ) TAH--A Song by no Author-s.A
deed without name psrpetrated by Philandcr
Doesticks, p. Il. For sale by
junel7d .CAvEA SON
HUGUENo1 EXILEs, or The Times Of Loui. the
IL FourteeIth--a historical novel. For sale by
junel7d CAVE SON.
vOV. FOkDS HISTORY OF ILLINUlS--From
~ the commencement rs State in 1878 to lSl7
containing full account II the Black Hawk War
the rise, progress, and fall Of Mormonsm, the Al
ton and Lovejoy riots and other important and in
teresting events, at b OGDEN,S.
apr59d
village and Farm Cottages,
illustrated with one hundred engravings. This
BOOK Il certain 70 meet with large sale. All who
examine II are pleased. 1t is for sale at the pub
fishers price, 81, and will DO sent by mail to any
person renting that amount.
r. b. OGD DEN,
apr29d City Book Stcre.
MiaSis Si,aroi Uo1loxy NrvcArAo
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fNIEco- partnership heretofore existing under the
firm Of Chittenden 4 McGavic having been this
day dissolved by mutual eonsent the business Of the
house viii hereafter be continued under the name
and style OF Mc,iaric, Chittcnden Co.
A. B.CHITrENDEN,
WIN. 5. MgGAVIC.
keokuk, Feb. 1st, 1856. dAwtf
CARD.
yvNiIE undersigned having this day formed CO.
! plrtnershipin trade. under the firm of McGavic
Chittealen Il Co., will continue the
WHOLESALE GROCER, IRON AND COMMITS
Sf0N BUSINESS,
at Nos 50, 81 and So, evee successors to the late
firm Of Chttenden Mciavic
WIN. S. McGAVIC,
A. b. CHlTTENDEN,
LEROY MciAvIC,
CT. DAVIS.
ksoknk, Feb. LIST. feb25dGwtf
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q Card.

I HAVE this day sold to IL. Kirkham my entire
Interest in the Family Grocery Business, and
With pleasure rea3nmend him to the public .
man deserving II your patronage.
March 2ed A b. BALL
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Carpets Il OIL Cloths

]. 4. DIH kEE 4 Co., So Main OtFOot.
l. AVE just received the largest and most varied
stock Of Carpets and Oil Cloths ever brought TO
iowa.
This stock comprises one hundred different STYLES,
and having been bought before the recent advance,
We Will sell them Mt present Wholesale sastern prir
ccs.
We would respectfully invite those who are fur.
nishtng their houses, to examination Of these
Carpets and Oil Cloths, feeling satisfied that the
qualities, styles, and prices such that they can
not fail to please all who may favor W with CALI
August ia 1853 dkwtf
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a CAR n.

7 HAVE this day disposed Of my en.ise interest 10
1 81 drug bl,iness 10 I. |. McKenny, also my in.
la-sst ln tha manufacture and sale Of H. r. GILL;
y lit =. t, =, An.;
Billions Pills aai take pleasure in recommending
him q the pablic one deserving II their patron
az, NJ IL. RUNNER.
mehlIltf
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Lumber! Lumber.

TINHE subscriber hns bought the" Fart Saw Mill"
/ two miles above the city, aud is prepared to
furnish all kinds Of lumber Except Pinel al tbs
shortest notice, ut from 25 to 50 per 100 feet
deciadAwtf IiAW WINS TAYLOR
rVSHE subscriber wishes 10 put In the wall dur,nx
L 1885, Two millions If brick for which be viii
take town lots or land in the ..Half Breed Tract
Also two span Of horses wanted in exchange fx
brick work. MANIFESTATION.
anl6dtf
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CUTTINGS FAT
VINHESE pictures are
L ahead Of any thing
ever before made. The
subscriber would call
the attention Of those
wishing to ret n pic-
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DiANnlMflnm.

HINIE firm Of Ball k,rkham was this day dis
1 sllsed by mutual consent. The business in flu
tar viii b. eontuctsd by IL. kirkham, who is alone
aath5r,el 70 collect all debts, and pay all claims
sgaast the old aFm. A. Is. BALL,
III kIKkUAM
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A. e. OFT
Snow man ufneturng Mattresses Of every descrip-
tinn, Spiral Spring, Curled Hair Waolen, feltinx,
Cotton, Moss Birch Shuck, and straw, OF the beat
quality. Pillows and holsters Of ell kinds Also
Comforts ard Feathers.
Hotel and Steamboat orders promptly attended To,
and all articles manufactured sold ut my rstab-
lshment will be offered a, fair terms and arrant-
ed challenge the production OF superior wrrk ut
any establishment II the kind in the Western coun-
try foa are respectfully invited to call and exam
Inc specimens Of my work. WAreroom corner Of
Fourth street and Exchange
have in operation new y invented and expensive
machinery, which enables me to manuf seture bet
ter work, nj more lberaI rats than inferior work
otherwise manufactured can be afforded for. Mate
rial for Bsddngetc prepared by machinery is more
uniformly and perfectly prepared, and the work
far superior in quality.
Wholesale and Retail.
March 10 1856 dAwIy
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TWENTY-FIVE boxes No. lemons for sale q
i decIlHUSTON, HAWKINS IuSToN's.
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LIST v,1YY.p -I,l-;IlII1'1i1-

. 0MERIl BALLADS, and Comedies of Lucian,
i L transla u by the late VIM. McQninn For sale
by CAVE & son.
june Id
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lCEl lCEg!
Ice promptlyidelivered daily, in any part Of the
town. In any q1antityto suit customers.
Orders may b left at Hamill 4 Co . Grocery.
aprjV-d j. 4. RALSTON co.
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n q I'll E

yIyIE 70 ortKages given in paymen. for lands pur-
i chased from Marsh, lie. 4 Deinvnn aud Chas.
Mason, are placed IN the hands Of y. w. Kilbourne
VI kaogug, who il authorized to collect ali moneys
due, knd TO grow due thereon.
ciiAS. MASON,
HIRAM BARNEY.
Ksoxuk April. 18th. Isac-smaAw
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tcstof two years, and has
not its equal in the Mis-
sis.ippi valley ; and to
the " Golden Harp" be
ing a greatly improved
Premium Cook Stove.
Their assortment Of
Heating Stoves for wood
and coal is extensive
Some entirely new pat
terms, one Of which, the
I" Young America, = y
splendid parlor stove, re-
GENTLY patented, will be
found superior to any in
vention of the age forr a-
ldiating heat. They have
on sale at their store in
\St. Louis, from which
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sS4" 1t has been said Of old, ''This is world
OF WONDER" and to the observer is daily pre-
scnted something new and wonderful. both in
nature and art Men Of genius and skill nre
constantly engaged in seeking out that which
may become valuable to the public, and n liv.
ing emblem to scicntifics, and from all these
wonders which Lave been brought before the
world, and particularly our Medical Faculty,
there has been nothing as yet surpassed Perry
Davis Pain Killer. which is the most valuable
family medicine now in use, for many internal
and external complaints that flesh is heir to-
To convince You Of the fact, you have but to
call Mt the drug store, where you can get bot
tle-from .5 cents to sl.-1snncssee Oryan.
TIE PAIN KILLER-As a means of removing
pain from the body no medicine has ever ac-
quired reputation equal to Perry Davis Pain
Killer. Tho sale of this article has exceeded
all belief. But it has real merit, and that is
sufflcient--Neuport and Coringto, (h-y) Ncars.
Sold by WARDLAW & LYON, Abbevillc
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Citation
TIE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
ABBEVIILE DISTRICT,

ABBEvILLE DISTRICT.
Er WILLIAM HILL, ESQ, Ordinary Of Abbe
Vile District:
M llEREAS Alfred Cheatham has applied
W 10 me for Letters Of Administration on
oil and singular the goods and chattels, rights
nnd credits Of Martha Chcatham, late of tho
District aforesaid, deceased:
These are, therefore. to cite and admonisll
all and singular tho kindred and creditors of
said deceased, to be and appear before me, at
our next Ordinary's Court for the said District.
to be holden ut Abbevile Court House. on the
Third day Of June next, to show csuzc. if
any,, why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and SEAL this nine
teenth day of May in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and fifty.si..
and in tho cightieth year of American
independence
3-.2tJ ". HILL, o. Il. D..
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The many friends Of Gen. :. +. Cary. anI
OF the carsc with which he is 50 inilucn,i;;lIy
associate'', will be gra;iiicd 10 ,cruyc in,
following extracts from Il private letter re.
cci'ed from him, dated ut Nvwbyrrv G.. H.
ON tn" 9th instant:
Il have just concluded my twcn,vtinh
E'c'"rH since 'caving Charleston. Ahhonrb
'hc appointments by the Committee were.
numerous, ! have nearly doubled them. NV
hra'th has been excellent, although at times
| nave been much exhausted. On Friday
"l last week (9th m>;anO Travelled bv car
rag" over a rough road 81 miles, and uuod.,
TWO speeches. | have no lancuacc to cx.
press my qualification II, thc results Of nv
meetings rvrrvwhcl.. Inur r,o,)c I,;,,i.
IN the sentiments of prohibition /. wafer
'ur ordrr has been rcviyrd--drfunct ,liv;s.
'onS have been rcor.anizcl. and large ar..cs.
s'"ns ma!e. shall leave til, ho~ri,ahl.
aud friendly people, and this hopeful G:l,
"i sah"r. with regret. x Il
"it r,j"c"s III" TO hear that band nc
youths |, Icing organized Gin Char,cstou)
I" engage in the conflict with vice and cr.
ror. May they prove true 10 their vows and
never grow weary in well doing"
Gen. Cary, ionr VIII close 1T Marion G.
II. on tue 22l instant. when imperative
''n''rs viii call him lcmc. to the regret
and disappointment If mauy who hoped
HAT nc might b" able 10 renew his visit to
t!c ci'v.-- rhoricSlon .Vcrcury.
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10 u!iHt CONSTITUTION ami bylaws to bt
presented at next regular meeting. which
motion WIS agreed to. and Mcssrs. Durant
Enright and McBrv'lc were appointed.
On motion OF Mr.. Fair, Mrssrs. West
field, T"N'cn and Black were appointed a
committee to procure Il suitable Hall 70,
the regular meetings Of til. division and
after some discussion as to the most suitable
time for holding the regular weekly meet.
! ingS,
On mo;ion "f Mr.. Jones. i, WAS decided
HAT tn" regular meetings of the Division
be held weekly. on "Wednesday evenings,
until further arrang .mcnt.
The cSpcli"ncy Of hrldin. occasional
, public meetings was discussed, aud,
On motion of Mr.. Fair, it was resolved
that public meeting be held in the Court
House. on Tuesday evening 27th instant.
and that Rev. Mcssrs. Duraut and John.
son be appointc,! to make addresses upon
the occasion.
Mr.. Fair urged upon the individual
members present, the Importance of activity
and Zeal in procuring all the names possible.
TO be added to the Division. #n,l in trying
TO induce everybody. and especially the Ia
'''es, TO attend the first public meeting; and
also moved
HAT c'iAm''ee Of three be appointed.
whose duty shall be- to procure fund, bv So
hcltln" contributions, for tho purchase and
distribution Of temperance tracts, with a
view I" the enlightenment Of the public
mn! III reference to the nature aEd objects
OF the organization; which motion WAS car
r'rd, and Messrs. Johnson, Fair and Martin
named as the committee.
On motion. Mcssrs. Fair, Wcslficl,! aud
Cochran were appointed 4 committee to
procure sufficient num- Der Of appropriate
ba'l5cs for tie use If the Division.
y unanimous desire was expressed lha,
a special invitation should tc cxtcuclrd,
through the press, 10 the ladies to attend
the public meeting on Tuesday evening
9th instant, ard to lend their sympathy
and aid in promoting tie cause OF temper
ancc and morality, ior which this organiza
ton is instituted.
On motion, the papers Of the village
were requested to publish the. proceedings
OF this meeting; and,
After prayer by Rev Mr. Durant,
Adlonrned to meet Wednesday evening.
2s,h instant.
+. JOHNSON, Gin.
E. c. PrcKErT, Sec.
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TIL T. IN DE IINDENT PRESS.

in 1860. Remember that. IF it proves
trearherou", and our opponents thcn desire
to call us t" account, We shall lav. hopes Of
IL successful pleading in our own defence
even while abandoning the Democratic par
ty Of the Cu;"n.
Are you willing. gentlemen opponents, to
adjourn the discussion? Or arc yon af''uid the
future 1ciH "write our action wisc," and
therefore prefer to press the motion for a
Judgment in advance! We prefer the AL,
Journment, but arc ready 20 debate the mo
ton if pressed
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+ FLUEIBts IHrM.
FOR HE ISnrrESnESr rEEsS,
To MManY Voters.n

-NcsSrS. Editors: In q communication
to your paper Of the 9th nstant. I was re-.
:pcct'ulv solicited by MANY Voters" to
become candidate for the next Legislature.
Permit nc, sirs, through the medium of
your columns, to return my thanks to MA.
ny Voters us well as to those friends who
have privately solicited me To become 4
candidate, for the compliment they have
pad me IN saying am worthy of SO high
trust. hope, however, my friends will
pardon mc in refusing to yield to their re-
quest. My health has been SO prccarious
Tor several years past, that il would look like
supcrcroga,ion for he to offer to assume
the responsibilities Of public functionary,
while at the same time, rs it is well known
among my intimate friends, l am often IN
capable of attending to my own private af-
fairs. In addition to the above objection, |
have good deal of unsettled business in an
adjoining State, which calls for my person
al attention during the summer aud fall
montln.
At this particular time there is no crisis
in our State politics, and all of our people
seem to be united in one opinion as to the
interests and rights Of our State 1t is true,
Il dark cloud hangs heavy in our Northern
horizon, which seems to threaten our do.
mestie institutions; but yet may we not in
dulge the fond hope that a kind Providence,
through the sober, good sense of IN ell
llghtcned people, will cause it to vanish lik,
clouds Of similar portcnt Which have
heretofore passed over and have left us TN,
scathed.
II, however. our common country should
ever again become involved in danger and
trouble, and l can be OF any service to her,
either in the councils Of the State or in the
tented field. then and in that event will
agree to lay aside all objection, rs 70 ag..
health and business, AMI will l,r;n2 the bcsr
energies of my character in ;iil Of my own
my native Carolina"
Respectfully, GEORGE GRAVES.
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Sons Of Temperance.

Pursuant to appointment, a very respect.
able number Of citizens in favor Of organ
izins, at Abbevile G.. H., Division Of Sons
of Temperance, met in Maj. Jones Office,
on Monday e7ening, 10Th instant, and
On motion Of Rev. Mr.. Durant, Rev.
Mr.. johnson was elected to the Chair, and
G. q. Puckctt requested to act AS Secretary.
The Chairman, remarkng rs the object
OF the meeting was well known to all pres
ont, it was unnecessary to explain it, de-
clarcd the meeting ready to proceed to
business.
Rev. Duraut moved committee Of
three to procure a Charter for Division Of
Sons OF Temperance, together with the ncc-
essary books, ritual, DC. II. A. Jones, r. 4.
Fair and c. G. Puckett were named by the
Chair for that duty.
AIR. Westfield moved the meeting to pro-
ceed to the election Of Officers, which was
agreed to, and
On motion Of Mr. Fair, Messrs. West
field, Durant and Jones were constituted
a committee to nominate Officers.
The committee retired, and after a brief
consultation, returned and submitted the
following nominations, viz: Rev. II. II.
Durant, W. F.; Rev. B. johnson, w. A.;
r. A. Eair, r. S.; L. Martin, a. r. S. ;
Geo. Miller, I. S.; r. F. Black, O. S.; II.
I. Tusten, T.; Jno. Enright, c.;
Mr. Fair moved to amend the report by
adding II. A. Jones as P. W. p, which
was carried, and
On motion of Mr.. McBryde, the report,
as amended, was adopted, and the gentle
men named declared Officers elect.
! Mr.. Durant moved committe of three
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FOR THE r%DrpESpENr rEEsa-
The Lonely Heart.

!
The Lonely Heart.
My heart is like lonely bird
Tint sadly sings.
EroodinS DER It's nest unhcarI,
With folded wings.
Irr "f my thoughts the saddest part
Lie all untold,
And treasured in this mournful heart
Like precious gold.
The fcvcr-lrcams that haunt my soul
Are deer and strong;
Far throuyh its deep rccesses roll
Such floods Of song.
strive to calm-to lull to rest
Each mournful strain
TIC lay the phantom in my breast
But all It's rnln
The glory of the silent skies
Each blazing star
The young leaves stirred with melodies
To me arc dear.
o! in my soul too wild and strong
This gift hath grown;
Bright spirit Of immortal song,
Take back thine own!
! know no sorrows round mo cling
My years arc few
And yet my hearts the saaSest thing
I ever knew.
Form my thoughts the world doth share
But little part;
A mournful thing it is to bear
A mournful heart.