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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20
Western Merchants Freight Line.
-. INlON EXPRESS ClMlsANY. =

THE attention OF Western Merchants going East to
purchase Goods Is called to the superior facilities Of.
ferei by the Union Express Company.
Al freight forwarded by this Company, Is shipped In
reserved for their exclusive Coe.en.
gers attend their freight to Chicago. - o.. .-.. .
The Union Express have made such arrangements with
the different r. r. Ceiapanys ~ the prompt
dispatch Of their freight and avoid all delays and
charges. ...
Shippers referred to the Offices Of the Company at
ia Broadway New York. and 81 State ST. Boston
Any information IS to time and rates be obtained
by calling II. E. BARTLETT CO.
Agents Union Express Company. Burlington, Iowa.
Jad 9.ax3u, -zst73s' jeanette cppy
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

The Lynn News tells good story of two boys
one of whom was boosting of the beauties OF
his fathers house. Its got cupola,' said he,
and it's going to have something else What
is i,s' asked his interested companion. why. l
heard father tell mother this morning, that it's
going to have mortgage on it,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

tS- We are requested by Mr. Gear to say
The fine furniture, advertised to be sold last
Friday, Is on the way by Railroad, and will be
s,a at auction, without reserve, as soon as it
arrives, Of which notice win be given.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20
SWAMP LAND SALE,

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance OF an
N Otder of the County Court of Des Mones County,
State of Iowa and il accordance with the laws of said
State, l. j. WILSON WILLIAMS, Drainage Comnission-
er of said County, will offer for sale at Pubc auction,
for cash, at the Court House door OF sad County, on
MONDAY the Slst day of March, D. 1855, between the
hours of 10 O'Clock and O'Clock p NJ OF said day,
and from day day. If necessary, all the following des-
crbe Swamp and Overlooked Lands in and belonging to,
,a;l NJ, oyrit
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Going! Going!!

cHoICE DRY G0oDS At ooST
Being about to close out present extensive stock Of
Dry Goods, preparatory to opening Wholesale Dry
Goods House. invite the public TO call aud examine.
We at some prize. and the public vii
find /. to their intrest to call. CLARK 4 CHESNUT
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

FISH SToRr.-We are informed by Col Dewey
that on Monday last. while one of his men was
chopping wood Big Creek, he went to the creek
and cut a hole in the ice for the purpose Of get
ting drink. AS soon as the hole was made a
large perch bounced up and was taken out by
him. The fish continued TO make their appear
ance as fast as he could lift them out. As soon
as he got as many as he could carry he left for
home, procured assistance, went back, & at last
accounts, over six barrels Of the incest kiud of
fish had been taken.
We set this d,wn as pretty good fish story,
for this season oithe year.-IMt Pleasant Obser-
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20
WIN. A. RATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE!

Gray, Red or Rusty Hair Dyed instantly to beautiful
and natural Brown Black without the least injury to
hair skin.
Fifteen Medals and Diplomas have been awarded to
VIM Bachelor, since 1882 and eighty thousand
applications have been made the Hair of his patrons
his famous Dye Prejudice against Dying the Hair and
Whskers is unjust, would be against covering bald
head with wig.
VIM. A. Bachelors Hair Dye produces color not to
be distinguished from nature and Is sodrrdtef not to
nure 1t the least however long 1t may be continued
Made, sold applied n nine private rooms at the Wig
Factory 2SS, Broadway, n. Y.
Sold In all the cities and towns Of the U. S. by Drug.
giss and Fancy Goods Dealers.
ssThe genuine has the name aud address upon 1t, a
steel plate engraving four sides of each bottle.
.',1 WILLIAM A. BACHELOR
aug ii 6nd&w 239, Broadway, N. Y.
For sale nv r + Tallan+ Rurlincton
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tsoar Lieurl-Mr. Cherry is selling OFF
bis fne assortment OF lamps, etc, at reduced
,.cc. "a close out See advertisement.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20
DalIey's Magical Pain Extractor,

udUcy MdSlCd1 all CAIldCt
The great and principal characteristics Of DALLYS
Magical Pain Extractor consist:
1st Gifts failing and unique property, as
applied any external injury, check Inflammation
nsaty and rapidly to reduce it. This feature consti-
tutes its great power alleviate the pain burns scads
and of other painful Diseases in incredibly short
space of time, and i'll appear from the few testmo
malls hereunto annexed. Every intelligent mind is fully
that in all Of external injury, the pain is
produced inflammation OF the Injured parts; and there
fore, If you the the effect must cease
Cd Its purfcatve properties neutralize sfthe poison
that may Turk in the system, and WILL wen applied to
the draw rapidly all impure matter to the surface
and eject thence the great discharge produces from
occasioned by burns anu when applied to old and
inveterate sore Salt Rheum other cutaneous diseases
Each box OF Genuine Dailey's Pain Extractor has
upon 1t Steel Plate Engraved Label with the signature
of G. v. CLICKNER 4 CO., proprietors, aud HENRY
DALEY, manufacturer. All others counterfeit
Price % cents per box
Gg-A All orders should be addressed to G. V. Clickne
Co.. 81, Barclay street, New York.
For.ale by J.F. Tal!ant Burlington and Druggists gen.
orally throughout the U. s. aug l46md&w
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

RIFLES AND CANON RECEIVED AT LAWRENCE
The Missouri Democrat mentions the return of
the Kansas correspondent of that paper from the
seat of war, and tibet he reports "all quiet" in
that Territory "no further outragcs being feared
at least until the assembling of the Legislature
ut Topeka, on the first of March next" The
thermometer had for six weeks before his dcpar
turc ranged from 81 degrees below zero to 10
degrees above it. 1.-TWO thousand stand of rifles
and twenty breech-oading cannon had been
ceivcd at Lawrence; they were brought secretly
through Iowa and Nebraska"
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

SOME Ice The editor of the Maysville Eagle
says he has just seen sample of the ice with
which an ice dealer there is filling his house,
torfy.four feet square by thirty feet deep. That
Is ice as Is ice
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

-x- The Hon. James Harlan and the Hon.
[. James Thorington have our thanks for at,en.
,,oo. 10 this office.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

ADVERTISING GRATis.-The Monmouth Atlas
SAYS Mr. Henry Brown, now of Burlington, has
a letter from "foreign parts, in that Office.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

Il ,saI A.k hStR--When Young man confident
10 ss You that such aud sncha Young lady .has
,,s;n,.i''' You may DC sure tina, he had been
lps,..,.N. o. and has failed in making favorable
~'teesSioa Punch
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AUCTION SALE.
$1,000 WORTH OF DRY GOODS AT

AUCTION.
WE, the assignees Of s. Il. Num-, will sell at Public
w Auction, at the old stand of s. r. Num- on Main
Street. commencing Tuesday 10Th OF February at
O'Clock p. NJ, very fine and heavy stock of Foreign and
Domestic Dry Goods all and in good order and of the
latest style, consisting i'll part of the following articles
Broad Cloths Cassmeres Satinetts Fine Mernos French
and English. all Wool and Muslin Deaiues, Cashneres,
Gingams Bereges Apaccas and Mohar Luser, SILK Vel
vet Dress SILKS all colors and latest styles Sans Satin
Vestng Satin, Silk and cloth Cloaks and Mantias Dress
Trimmings Six Lace and Fringe, Scarfs, shawls, Fine
Linens, and every thing usually kept Of Ladies
Also Damask and Embroidered Curtain Goods and Trim
ming. Brown Musns, Lncys, Checks, Tckngs, Carpets
Looking Glasses &c. Also large invoice Of Boots, Shoes
Hats Caps, Clothing, Glass and Queensware OF the latest
styles Also connection with the above heavy stock
Of Notions will be offered all Of which will be sold the
highest bidder without reserve.
Sale continue from day to day until all is sold.
Terms of Sale-Al sums under $25 cash. all over $25
and under 800 three months all over 800 six months
with interest the rate Of ten per cent per annum
Approved Security will be required in all cases.
n. b. Merchants particularly requested to attend
this sale GEO. FRISrOE Auotioneer.
GEO, SWEENY. I Assignees Of ,
febl4 n. FULLERTON. 8. L. Num-.
fEavaf
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JOB PRINTING.
,srnseb a .ass ofses, a fne as.erssaent q

PRINTERS STA 770SERY
,..x zoe Flar Car and Faasss, FOE Bispkp---Lester
- = 4psr saisatis fof letter heaas bills 81 isding
{, 10 stssf,. &e. Ceosef papers Tor Posters La
$780,, 4 Aas lot 81 commercial; and sain eBAsse,sd
sss h,sa ahIeA ~l BIZ aDd printed 10 good style
"a ii lee prices
aah vork executed Al short notice apd By sr-
I'D and ssiif,d printers.
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harm FOR SALE.

INAENf FOR SALE.
Il For SALE cheap II applied for soon, fine Farm,
beautifully situated, within four and half miles of Bur-
lington, of the main avenues leading from the
city consisting OF Az Acres AZ in high state of culti
walton, pure and living spring of water within few
rods the house, which did not fail during the dry
of IS. The improvements consist of and cOmmo-
dious frame Farm Cottage, of four rooms, kitchen, cell
lar and ouhouses good stable and double log house
200 assorted fruit trees (beariDg good we'll large
cistern and fences all in good repair Connected with
the above there 30 of heavy and beautiful
timber. Apply soon if you want it, as it will only be in
the market for few days. Terms easy.
Apply, first door north Of Ebenezer NJ. +. Church. or
through p. o. [feblSdw.ttl l.. G. JEFFERS
WASHINGTON COlLEGE:
w THE Building Committee Of Washington COL
ge would give notice that after the 18Th nst and until
the LIST day of March ensuing they will be prepared
ceive proposals for the erection Of College building III
Washington For particulars call Mr. James Dawson,
at Washington, Iowa. [febl61dw] W. c. ANDERSON.
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from M kpepa.aaon of Kansas isscs,imated to be
spmho.. ~ ''Ao te hirty.sive thousand. Large
rer,;,sa Q, em'sranss are now pouring into the
x;n we from all quarters. and these figures
~ Nc Soon tarbelow the mark,
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

said s aaa oes'er ask for manners than money!
asked ias S dressed gentleman 10 beggar who
vas H. se.. sor what thought you had mos, Of"
S'aas reply OF the meaaicsnt.
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7 OST.-On last Friday afternoon, sth inst, between
II this city and Yellow Springs the Ridge Road,
black oil Cloth T'dyeiing Sack, having particular
mark. The contents Of considerable value to the
the finder will be Literally rewarded by leaving the
same at this office. febl2.ldwl
DISSDEUTION.-Th partnership heretofore
isting under the name and firm of Barnes McCul-
Tough, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
BARNES MCCULLOUGH.
N.B-The notes and books Of the above firm will be
settled by Mccullough who will continue at the old stand.
Dodgeville, Feb. 2, 1S56.-fe7. w4w*
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TUEHCEAL SALE.

q Or THE 18Th day Of .Kdrch merit, there will be sold
the door of the Court House in the city of Burlington,
DesMones county, Iowa. by Decree of the District Court
of said county, OF LOT No. 49, in Burlington, Iowa,
bounded follows wit Commencing at the north east
Of said lot Water street, and running thence
south along Water twenty feet, thence weswardy
fifty eight feet by line parallel with Jefferson street,
thence ncrth twenty feet the northern boundary line OF
said lot and thence eastward along said boundary line OF
ifyegh feet to the place of beginning being 20 feet
front Water street by So feet deep.
To be sold at Auction, to the highest bidder onethird
In cash, third in six months and third in twelve
months from the day of sale. The deferred payments
bear interest from date at ten per cent per amman until
paid--the said deferred payments to be secured by
mortgage upon the premises -s
C. W. BODEMANN,
JOHN EGNOLF, Referees.
February IA, 1856 WILLIAM GARRETT, J i'd
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~ The mex, Foreign arrival is anticipated by
the daily decline in provisions and breadsiufis in
our Eastern markets
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

EIGHT NEGROES FROZEN TO DEATH-Thc Shreve-
port Gazette, ofthe 10th January, says:
Mr.. James G. Cox, for many years a citizen of
this parish. set out with his negroes some time
in December for Western Texas where he had
determined to locate. We learn that while
crossing prairie forty miles wide, the cold north
crs attacked his party, and eight of his negroes
irozc to death. and two of his wagons were cut
up and burned as fuel to save the lives of him
self and the balance of his negroes.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

Office Peoria Marine & Fire Insurance Co.
Corner Main and Washington sts., Peoria, III.
CHARTERED 1871.
This Company continues 10 issue policies on Marine,
Inland Navigation, Transport Z O m
and Fire Risks, at reasonable Rates.
CAPITAL ...........................S 100000
DIRECTORS.
Isaac Underhl, Vim. Kellogg,
A.G. Tying, John Mackenzie,
p. Holland, VIM. Fem,
WIN. Il. Mason u. l.. 7. Bourland
Charles Holland, Vim. A. Heron q
=. II. X. Brotherston, l.. Holland.
J. Reynolds.
OFFICERS
ISAAC UHpERHILL President. L. T.. L. BoUH.Aap,
Vice President, CHARLES HOLLAND, Secretary.
aug2y THoaAs W. NEWMAN, Agent
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY. The Hartford
i Fire Insurance Company, OF Hartford Connecticut
Cdl,fhH Three HHndred thousand Dollars. For par.
tisplars enquire Of ..... J. ~ SWAN, Agent,
NEb 20 ly Burlington, Iowa.
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New Drug and Book Store.

THE Subscriber takes pleasure Ia announcing toW6
Il the citizens of Burlington and vicinity that he
has opened q Drug and Book Store the OF ~
Washington and Third Streets Opposite the Post Oice)
where he intends keeping fresh supply OF Drugs, Med
cines &C. hand. Also good assortment Of Blank
Books, Stationery, etc. JOHN l.. MOORE
dec cor Wash and Sd sts opposite the Post Office.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-02-20

VALUABLE Pair Of Mules For Sale.
TIE subscriber, living two miles west Of Middle
town, the Lowell Road, offers for sale pair of we'll
matched dark brown mules, years old the coming
spring. tfebls.2d1twSl SAMUEL CATLIN.
1 sIfk lxA ii For kansas.-Lightt for then, that
1 are in Darkness! WISHING to close my stock
CLAMPS by the first of April will therefore sell
from This date All those wishing anything in my line
would do well to call soon, they must he sold
price have also few pair of siverpated candes,cks
that will se at the Don't forget the place
corner Of Jefferson and Fourth streets.
IeblS 6w DIV. NJ CHERRY.
XyTHaO wants u home, cheap
w l WILL SELL. l6D Acres of Prairie and % Acres
of Timber land, all of good quality, in Union township,
Desmones CO.. Iowa, six miles west Of Burlington the
Agency road For fine Farm no better chance be
Obtained west of the Mississippi. Akso, $40 Acres in
Pleasant Ridge township Lee county 2i0 OF timber and
prairie adjoining 100 of which under good cultiva
ton, having fine young orchard thereon together with
House and Barn, and other outbuild ings-
contiguous to Grst and Saw MILL three miles west Of
Denmark, where there fine schools; school house
adjons this farm.
81 For particulars enquire of the subscriber living
six miles west of Burlington. Terms easy.
feblS,dw.tf. DAVID LARSON.
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tendency. Nothing definite however, had been
determined on, and will not be until the dispatch.
es sent out by our government have been recciv-
cd, and action taken thereon by the English gov
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Still on Hand.

AXE Huron Grindstones-o tons Just reed
i ! and for sale by (ian Isl ROSS WHlPPLE.
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A RARE CHANCE F.!
MR.. n. w. OVERH0LSER,

A RARE CHANCE
MIR. n. W. OVERH0LSER.
vi Has REMOVED STOCK OF
CLOTHING AND FURNISHING GOODS,
Saved from the fire. the oil stand Of Msrs Tres
6 Baird corner Of Water and Jefferson streets
where he is Offering it at such prices to CLOSE OUT,
as will secure the sale OF the lot.
20 The public invited to call and examine goods,
and assured that prices will be exceedingly low
Call soon tfebl4dl0d.l
To the Tar Payers Of Flint Pirer, Onion and Yel-
to,c Spring To,en&tips. '-.--
YOU are hereby notified present your receipts for
the Taxes of 1885, the office Of the County Judge,
at any time between the LIST day Of March and the LIST day
Of June 1856 and Is per cent the real estate in
Flint River Township and ten per that in Union
and Yellow Spring Townships, will be refunded from the
County Treasury III order that tie assessment in said
townships may conform the decision of the Board OF
Equalization made in July last.
Tli0S. ". NEWMAN, JUpGE
Feb4 ls56-2uadSw. G DesNones County, Iowa.
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KATE WESTON, Or, To Will and To
N DO, by Jenny Dewitt, beautifully illustrated by Orr
just received by express from the publishers, which will
be sold either in quantities for the trade single copy
The above work Will be forwarded by mail free OF
postage, on receipt of $125 J L C0RSE.
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INSURANCE AGENCY.

TT GE q IT, C Y
/. n SHEPARD. General Agent
For VOxya. IIIinois and NSissOuri.
yVIII Insure ali hind. Of nronertv against Loss or
w Damage by fire in any Of, the following well known
and respons ible ConpanIes vi,
Merchants Insurance Company of PHILADELPHIA
Captal 1900 900
Keystone Insurance Company OF Philadelphia
Captal $500 900
Consolidated Insurance. comnany of pbIadelphla
Capita, t2OO0O0
Star Insurance COMPANY OF Oplensbury NY
Capital $4,000.
state Mutual Insurance Company OF pennsylvania,
Capital S3OO,OO0.
Equitable Insurance Company OF London,
Capital f2,JoO,OOo
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COPARTNERSHIP.
YHE undersigned have this day associated themselves
together under the and style OF Burnap Locke
for the purpose of doing General Forwarding and COM
mission business. s. L. BCRNAP,
GEO. Il. LOCKE.
WE have rented Ware House on Water, between JEFF
ferson and Valley Streets where be found at all
times eady attend to any business entrusted to u.s.
Storage reasonable as at any house in the city.
BURNAP LOCKE.
s. L. B., having retired from the Drug business, will be
happy any of his old customers in his capacity
He still retains the agency Of the American Express Co.
Refer to
Coolbaugh Brooks, Burlington, Iowa.
White, Cook Co., do do
JB Carson Co, st. Louis, Mo.
Sanford, Hall L Co., Chicago ILL.,
W. H. Brown, do
N b. Morrison, Land Agt., Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Smith Williams, Oskaloosa, do
J. Grifliths Co., Fort Des Moines, do
LOOMS, Campbell CO., Cincinnati, o.
Rndskopf Bro. Co., do
Colender, Rogers & Co., Boston, Mass.
Jewett. Tibbetts & Co., do [nov.14.tE
CTANDARD WORKS for sale, 1y c. N
- Wilcor d Co.,
Kitto's Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature;
Brande's Encyclopedia Literature, Science Art
CHANGERS Information for the People;
Mosheim's Ecclesiastical History;
Lamarne's History of the Girondists
Halan's Middle Ages;
Plutarch's Lives;
Joseplus;
Dicks Works
Spectator;
Ures Dictionary of Arts and Manufactures;
Miebig's Complete Chemistry;
Lyars Manual Of Geology;
c. NJ WILCOX Co.,
jan15. Barrett House, No 2
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THE YOar Book of Agriculture. 1855
i Il sc Or, The Annual of Agricultural Progress
and Discovery for 1855 and 1856, exhibiting the most i'm
porant discoveries in Agricultural Mechanics Chemistry
Horticultural Botany, Economic Geology Zoology, Me-
teorology etc, together with statistics Of American
Growth and Producon-Tables OF American Agricultural
Patents for 1s555-Caalogue Of Fruits adapted to the
different sections Of the U. s., etc. Illustrated with
numerous engravngs. By David A. Wells, A. NJ Price,
$3.50. Tian2ll For sale by J. p BROWN.
EN1NE XATCEAES.-A good assortment OF fns
Gold and Silver Levers and Lepne Watches, Of the
best manufacture and warranted to be good time keepers
nov. 16. F. o. BROOKS.
MOSS.-Five bales superior Spanish Moss, for sale
WI sale cheap jan31 .JNO. S. DAVID.
p OSE CLARK, by Fanny Fern, for sale, at
IL dec27 BROWNS.
DOCKS! BOOKS!
ID Jays Morning aud Evening Exercises:
Family Prayer
Hervey's Meditations
Voices of the Night by Cumming.
Voices of the Day; :" "
Voices of the Dead "
Tent or the Altar "
Life and Writings Of Carson 4 vols
D'A1bgne's History of the Reformation ; 5 vol. 5
Kept for sale by
G. N. WILCOX & Co.,
feb1. No. Barrett House.
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NK AND SCHEME!
VI "a. 900 PRIZES


Drainage Commissioner of Des Moines County
feb IL ltG6w
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A RARE CHANCE
"A TO OBTAIN A
CHEAP LIBRARY.
THE Subscriber wishing his stock In the spring
will sell anything he has in the book line at n small ad
the cost. Any amount of books procured by
single person will them heavy discount. These
books must be sold [jan3l.l J. L. CORSE.
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The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-12-26
slnrular Amnrnmnnta.

The old Roman emperor who offered
= reward to any ono who would intro.
duce him TO new pleasure, has beeh
outdone by the people OF Natick. Mass.
who bAvo been indulging in singular, II
not new Amusements. On Thanksgiving
day they shaved a small pig. creased him.
and then lot him Loose in 4 field, % be-
come the prize Of the 6rst person who
should catch and hold him. Twelve young
msn were competitors, and one OF lhem
ut lass succeeded in retaining the slippery
custom,r Afterwards prize was offered
for the man, who. while blindfolded.
shMJdaEheelA ,Yheelbauow neaFost TO =
came oH The rivalry on the occasion
seems to have exceeded that Of the Olym-
pio games. Natick is the home Of Senator
Henry Wilson.