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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

INSURANCE. CoArANY.-Gen. Bridgman, as
will be seen by advertisement, has been ap-
pointed agent for the Farmers and Mechan-
ics' Insurance Co., of Philadelphia. This is
an old company, with a heavy capital, and
the agent is authorised to adjust and pay
losses himself. The company is sound one,
we have every reason to believe, and no one
doubts but the agent here is dicreet and faith
full
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ScTIyen GaIBagner-s
General Advertising and Collecting Agency.
81 Dearborn at. Chic agu.
Rail Road anA Cav.HuIIcerss
Furnishing Alore.
e. r. +. Armstrong Il Co.,

No. "a RIVER ST CHICAGO. It,,
Keep constantly on hand
M A { HI \ ISTS' TO LIS,
or all Kinds, from celebrated aaufaci users.
Putnam, fischburg. Springfield Tool Co., Lawrence
Machine Shors, Lowell, Worcester, and Others;
LATHEs.
DRILLS,
planners,
BOLT CUTTERS,
Pan BLOWERS,
Taunton make,
the machine shop. Also, agents for English and
and Lock Head Lights.
WOOD TOOLS,
OF all kinds.
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE
steam Engines,
" hch fos style and finish cannot be exceied, hay
ing all the new Improvements. These Engines can
be sold lower than those made West, and warrant
ed tu have the fn+i a4aGat If hnrse pnmer they arr
soli for, which Western make Of Engines seldom
have.
EAAE's CELEBRATED PORTABLE SAW MILLS,
Can cut thru lumber than any other mills.
proporsionate sizes.
ork Tanned Leather Betting. all sizes,
Rubber Betting and fio.e,
All kinds Of saw Mill Fixtures
Saw Gummers, superior Ia any thing ever inven ted
Iron Nails, Spikes, Warehouse Trucks all sizes,
Machinery Oils, warranted not to gum.
60. All orders promptly flied at the est mar
ket prices. +. r. r. ARMSTRONG 4 Co.
m ypd1m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

GoDEr's LApY's Boog.-The July number
has been handed us by Mr.. Ogden. Filled
with fashions, knick -knackeries, and matters
OF interest to !" the belle SEX in par
ticular.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

A GOOD supply Of Lumber TO b. found at all
~ times at the New Steam Mil, on the Railroad,
ut Sugar Creek, 81 miles from Kcokuk.
june Z, '5B-dim o. BALDWIN.
I m IT BIZ REMEMBEKED that Ice Cream %
IL selling fast at crcigAto 4 OF .us,'s, johnson
street.
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REMOVAL.
81. q. Bernard & 10.

Lave removed their store from the old stand to
l MIN block, between 9th aud 7th streets ON
Main, where they otter for sale as cheap 4. u.
cheapest, general assortmentaf
shoe, saddle and Harness Leather.
knsneiled and Patent Leather, Enameled Cloth.
Trunks, CarpetTags, Fiy-sets, y lips and Whip
Lashes.
Also, general assar' no at If
kADDl EIkt lkAEDWARE.
Saddlery Hardware we'll selected in the EAatern nc -
ket, aad for sale at ST. Louis prices.
They have on hand and are constantly sn.cu-
featuring OF The best materials. Saddles. Brides and
Harness Of every description.
The above articles will be sold at Wholesale or re-
tail ut uniform prices.
Those wanting anything IN our line Will 20 welt
70 cell and examine our stock before huylnR . ~
intend TO give ali, the worth Ut their moasy.
The highcstpr will Le paid ii sasA ~ Hidss.
j. o. BERNARD co.
Keokuls, 20, Sept. '55.--dAw
sl,wLi.NE HUNDRED AND FIFTY Gsnny Ss9s
i FOR sale by
apr22-d McdAyIc, cHITTESDRN : 90.
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SHAVING AND HAgR.CUTTlNG.
VvyHE saloon Of George Cabus, below Parsons
i Bank, on Main street, is the favorite resort VI
Gentlemen forclean shaving greea poo M,
and scicnti fie hair cutting.
FANCY ARTICLES.
A variety Of choice Faney Articles, including
fine soaps, Pomatum, Brushes Of all kinds Cravats
Collars, &C., always on hand, and cheaper than
elsewhere. GEO. CABUS
apr2s-d4m
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Curtain Danas SKIS and window FAX.

Curtain Damasks and window FIX
lures.
GUPER Satin Dr. LANES and WHsted Damasks,
- with Centre Tassels, side loops and Gimp to
match. Lace and muslin curtains. SO, SO and 40
inch bun linen shading gilt cornices, curtain pine
! and rollers, in sets or to suit. i. D. FOSTER.
apr23daw
/ IOUSEKEEPER' : GOODs-A fine assortment OF
i l. linen asd cotton. 1914, Ia. ia sheet
ings, also linen and cotton 30 40 and 45 inch pillow
castings, l0-4. Ill and Ia Aliandaie. L2ncas-
ter and Imperial quilts. Damask. brdseye and
huckabuck toweling, linen and cotton diapers, Ia
BILE linens, crash, &c, just received.
aPrz3-daw I'd. FosIEk.
AFusQUITO NETS AND BARs-2t and 3 yards
WI wide Musquifo Netting cut in any length
June 4-dkw r. D. FOSTER.
FOR GENTLEMEN.
k>INE. heavy and fancy blesched linen drills and
Blowse, check and blay linen coatings.
White, buff and chesk Mars lics vestings
India silk, linen. lawn and gin CHAM cravats.
Issie thread amt gauro rnrrtnU understands and
drawers.
Lisle thread linen and cotton half hose in great
variety # qualities, and fine assortment of gloves.
In kid Isle thread and cotton, plain aud checked at
nyl7d FOSTERS.
AfES>ks. EDITORS: Please inform the LaIles
VI that W have received the largest stock of
brolderies Collars from cents to 81 90; Maltese,
Black silk Brussels and real thr ad Lsces Lace JAG
onet, and Swiss Collars Cotsrts Ribbons More An
tique and Ribbon Trimmings, Ac.. ac.
ii. ID. WOODWARD CO.
Aug. %, ls5s.--a4w
ID EADY MADE CIOrHINa.-Every in this
Ii line can he had 1t the lowest figures .,
sep27dpw WOODWARD Il CO.'S.
nRESs TKIMMINGS.-The Ladies can be sui,cd
l. In this line at
sepz7d4w WOODWARD cos.
WOOL DELAINEs;-Esery variety Of plain and
w figured Wool DeLainss, just received at
Fall styles.
WE havejus received our Fall styles OF LADIES'
w Velvet, Cloth, and Silk Oloaks Talma's and
Visettes; also Of Brocha and Plaid shAwls.
sep27dLw WOODWARD 4 CO.
DLAIDS.-Those beautiful Scotch aud Tartan
sep27dAw WOODWARD 4 co.'s.
= A. c. SHELDON, O.
40, Main 81. Keokuk, lowa. -
WILL again offer to the public IA immense stock
of HATS aud CAPS, ali new Spring and Summer
styles.
EXTRA MOLE SKIN HATS,
WHITE BEAVER HATS,
GRNTs' SoFr DREss HATS,
FRENCH Felt HATS,
FINE Wool HATS,
Low PRICE Wool HATS,
CHILDEEN's FANCY HATS & Cars.
In fact,
HATS AND CAPS
OF ALL KINDS,
Cheaper Than ever before offered in TINS
Market.
1 - ,V1r -aEAssTfTY or STRAW GOODs,
PANAMA HATS,
LRGmoRS HATS,
PALx LEAF HAIRS,
PEDAL HATS.
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
SILK UNDERWEAR OF ALL KINDS, SUPERIOR
ARTICLE.
WHITE AND FANCY SHIRTS.
Extra Qnality,)
Silk, LIsLE THREAD, WooL AND CorroS
HosIERY
WHITE AND COLOREED KID GLOVES:
TIES,
SCARFS.
CRAVATS,
SUsPENDERs.
Also, numerous variety Of many other
articles.
Please call and examine FOR yourselves.
:. A. Q. SHELDON,
nay SI-d No. Is Main Street.
SAML HENDRRSIi0T IL hereby notified that IL
~ his Thrsshing Machine 10 not called for with
~ S0days, y will b sold to pay charges, by
juneo-dSOd CONNABLR, S4YTH co.
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GIVE would call attention to the advsr-
tisemsnt OF o. s. Fowler. The reputation
OF the man and the subjects Of which he
treats we presume will be sufficient to insure
him q full house.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

Iron Tea Kettles Japaned Trunks; PUDDING Ard
Nice Mouds; >eoiioped and Jain Cake Pans; Tea
lin ware and stove ppe. louse sheet iron and sep.
per work done prompt, in the very best manner
coMsToCh 4 BROTHERS..
To House, sign, Coach una ssean.
boat Painters.
I'uE subscribers have hand q large and vnrted
stock oI Paints, eotors, d4y and ground in i'm
seed oil. which they offer on ad yantageous terms TO
painters and cabinet fnishtrs.
GreenS--5o00 Tbs. chrome. Paris marine verdi
girls, yerdier. etc.
Biues-6bv lbs PrussiaL, ultra marine. Antwerp,
ste.
leilow-loop lbs chrome Chinese. etc.,A Casks
yellow ochre.
ked-American md Chinese vermillon. SEQ lbs In.
dia and othttrtds, 100 .hr Nenetiaa do
and water.
Browhs-aoo lbs raw ard burned umber, dry and
in oil, leo lbs Spanish brown.
Zinc WHITE, aEd hHa lead,
French and New eravv xiAcs
Atlantic f"hnestaek and GoIliaf Co. lend
English and American sinseed oils
70 bhis spirits Iurpeatne,
ID d. splrts gas, fresh,
Coach, Furniture Damas anaoth5r varnishes.
A. c. THoM A co
Wholesale HTuggsts I'd street my22dav
| A LCoHoL--lo bbis Zach true o. Der Ell Alco-
"A hoi, New York dia.iiled At. 1HOM AGO.
my22daw ~
SO BBi.s Loswood, Redwood, 1us,in,dc. is Dbl.
w fNnSln 1I0M SEQ
my2ed4w
Tus1 hEcEIyEI,--
- Lyon katLairon.
Barry iIicoperous,
ayle.'r Cherry Feeiaral-
hnshion Tod Liver nil,s
iallara's Hair rye,
Perry Davis Pain kills-,
hhoaes Feyes aud Ague Cure,
Deshier's Fever aud Ague Pills
Wholesale Druggists. al street my.2da~
ROYLE'S alcohol ii sttrs
- 40 bbss spirit gas daily expected
- Dds spirit gas Slily expected
i3o gals inseed oil N store and to arrive
aps -o-ua" A. G. THoM co.
II kosHEs.--Tooth. Hair aud Nail Brushes. q
- large assortment Of superior qualities for sale
by WILLIAMSON MARSHALL,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
lnne'i Corner OF Main and I'd SITS.
GENUINE LuBIN's EXTRACTS. Club.
~ k"egh ami Ready, Bouquet de Car line, Pat
chouly, Rose, Jenny Lind aud otter celebrated NJ.
fumes Tor the toilet, Tor sale hy
ILhiNsoS MARSHALL,
ouceesagrs Of H. H. Agres, cor. Main ard Sd Sta
'I>ollGi soAps.--Lows brown Windsor and
non soaps, warranted genuine. For GALE by
Jnne''d WILKINSON 4 MARSHALL
EAu DE C0LoGNE.--tienuine Johann and y.
~ Maria Farna Cologne. III octagon and long bot
ties, for sale BY
Juneod WILKINSON 4 MARSHALL.
ELAVOEING EXTRAcTS.-preston 4 Merrill's,
X. 4 q. A. Wrights, Meakims' ard Others Ex-
tracts OF L. mon, Vanilla, Peach, Raspberry. Mace,
Gloves, Nutmegs. bitter Almonds, kos,, etc, for
sale by WILKINSON Il MARSHALL,
june3d Cor. Main and Sd SITS.
[1EDYASMIA--A splendid perfume for handkcr-
i IL chiefs. For salehy
jupe3i WILLIAMSON Il MARSHALL
(yFNEINk HAVANA CIGARS -g;,;rd-.,os ~
~ gala de Londres, Trabueos, La Rosa, La Prueba
Il aanaS. eie. LLnicest brands
only, for saic by
inne3d WILKINSON 4 MapcAArr
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SUNDRIES.

St6AR Kettles from to 40 gallons Ovens and
~ Lids odd Lids skiIlets and lids assorted Cast
ron Tea Kettles Japaned Trunks, Pudding ard
Nice Mou!ds >eoiloped and pain Cake Pans; Tea
Canister square and round, sssofted Lard Lamps .
lin ware and stove Ppe. Iouse, sheet iron and sep
per work done rromftia, in the very best manner
CoMsIoCk & BROTHERS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

SsILES SILKS We have received very re-
~ GENTLY by express several Large Lets Of Dress
S.!ks, which are offering nj unprecedented low
prices. Also another lot If splendid "Moire An
tiques" in dress patterns No. SIS Main Street.
decl0d DOkkEE & co.
IEAMLESS BAGS--Stark Milis-600 just receiv-
~ ed at SIS Main Street DURkEL co.
decl0d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

q H.. FRENCH. A. >. RALSToN
HAMILL CO.
nEALERS in Groceries and Produce and Forward
- irg and Commission Merchants, So Main street.
between ID and I'D, Keosuk Iowa.
WouIdcall the attention Of the citizens Of this city
and Country Merchants to their large and we'll Sc
iected stock of Groceries They have Of the lar
gest stocks offered in this place o I'll such Ar
ticles usually kept in Grocery establishments
and will cell on the most reasonable terms. They
feel confident from their long experience and de-
termination To give strict personal attention % bust
ness, that they will merit liberal share Of CUSTOM
noy2Sdw
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MAllF0sscSs
IL. HASHAN manufactures Hair. Moss, Shuck, and
Cotton Mattresses, and other articles in his line.
His long experience ard strict attention &c business
he hopes will secure him liberal patronn ge Those
need Of THESE articles will do we'll 10 give bin
call on Thru street, one door from Exchange.
myl4 diff
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Notice.
i HAVE sold my stock Of Furniture, and entire
interest in the Furniture business, to Mr.. G. s.
ABnorr, of the Gate City Furniture Rooms. thank
my friends and customers for their many favors and
cordially recommend Mr. Abbott TO their future "a
yor and patronage. X. WILsEi.
Feb l3-dff
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PARKKR's Maj or IowA.--We have hereto
fore made notice Of this map, and sllude TO
it again to say that Mr.. Clarke, Of this city,
is an agent for the sale of 1t, and solcts the
patronage OF our people. 1t is unnecessary
to add word concerning the usefulness Of
sfull aud accurate map Of our own State,
and this is unquestionably the fullest and
best that has Jet been published [See his
advertisements.
Coon RELIsu.-If any body wants
something cool and sparkling to relieve this
hot, dusty weather, just let him 90 to Creigh-
ton Dinners and call for q dish Of ice
cream, spicing it with perusal OF Tom
Benton's opening campaign speech a. Cape
Glrardeau q few days since.
THE WHITE CHIEF. A Lsassp o. Nonrx Mr.,.
CO. by Capt. Mayne Reid With Original De-
signs. New York Dewitt 4 Davenport.
The above is another of the wild, popular
tales Of Mayne Reid, and is doubtless des-
tined to be read with the cagerness that his
books usually are. For = copy Of it, we are
indebted to Mr.. Ogden, of'the City Book
store, where it is for sale.
RogsERr.-A couple Of Irishmen -obbeda
German, last Friday night, while he was
asleep upon the levee. His watch, pocket
book containing money and check for over
300 were taken. Capt. Heaight observed
the robbery, and pursued the thieves, who
were arrested and are now in the calaboose.
The money, ETC., was recovered.
GIVE would call attention to the advsr-
tisemsns Of o. s. Fowler. The reputation
OF the man and the subjects Of which he
treats we presume will be sufficient to insure
him full house.
GopEr's LApY's Book The july number
has been handed us by Mr.. Ogden. Filled
with fashions, knick -knack cries. and matters
Of interest to 9 the belle SEX in par
ticular.
Fousp.-A brass door-key, picked up in
the streets, has been handed us, which the
owner can have by calling for.
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-s-s-sf---s sl,slisas.isi $500,
IL m ~ n. n.

VIsHE undersigned now have o stock Of Logs, and
can furnish almost any amount OF Lumber to
order ON short notice. Also, Laths Of good quality
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Always TrMdImg.

Always Trading.
+ HAVE bought out the Dry Goods stere of james
T. Bruce, and will hereafter continue the business
in the same place.
Remember tbs place: One door east Of ii. ID. Wood
ward Co., Main Street. b. A. WILLIAMS.
decl9dAw
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

FInE Pm OOr SAFES
SHURED with Halls Patent Powder Proof Lock
- which received tho Prise Medals at the World
Fair, London, 1851, Crystal Palace, New York, il
1851 warranted free from Dampnsss.
CLEaH0RN d HARRISON, Agents. corner MAR
and 4th sts., for RonERTs DAVIS, st. Louis, Mo
who sole proprietors and manufacturers for tn,
States Of Missouri and Iowa (iai6dam
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

A FEW genteei day boarslefs can be accommodated
IA ii application be male soon TO the undersigned
hi the Pavilion Concert street, between I'd and Sd
June l3d2w s. BLAINE
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PEaKENul.DaX.

~ :. FOWLER, Of ny, will lecture on ur.
~. MAJ LIFE, ats organs, functions and improve
nent al Burrows Hall, on evenings and subjects a.
follows:
saturday--phrenology it's faculties and teach
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+ NOl4DEN SikUp--In kegs and half bills. Bel
~ cher's Sugar House Syrup, in kegs and half
bbls. Raisins in boxes, half boxes and quarters.
noy2Sd HANII,L Il CO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23
EDWARD A. FOX,

nFFICE in kilbournes Block, Main street near
~ Second. Lots laid out in Reds, Kilbourne's
and Mason's Additions, and any other business in
his line performed with promptness and accuracy.
kcokuk, June 10, '56-d6m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

LNLOUR! Flonr!-Cuatomers can rely upon getting
J. Quincy, Bcntonsport, and Birmingham Flour
regularly, ut SIS, Main street.
nosgSd HAMJIl, co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-06-23

PIANO STOOLS.
A supply Of Tsylors Improved Music Stools, for
~ sale at the Gate City Furniture Rooms
febz2d c. s. ABBOTT.
Times copy.
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[JUGUENOT RIFLES, or The Times Of Louis the
i Fourteenth--a historical novel; For sale BY
junel7d CAVE = SON.
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LNLOoR OIL CLOTHS - Another lot IL feet In
l. width. and splendid patterns just received
| at IS Main Street, DURKEE 1CO.
decnd
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DLAID LONG sHAWI.s - Just received pc
L American Express, 100 Of new and elegant
styles, which with our previous stock makes our as
SORT Sent futi and complete than ut any
dur ing the season. SIS Main Street.
decl0d DURkEE 4 co.
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AEusuuITO NETS AND BARs.-2l and yards
WI wide Musquifo Netting, cut in any length
Twisted White Bars-superior article.
June 4-dkw u. u. FOSTER
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~ W. RUNYAN / co, having established them.
~. selves on the south side Of Fourth street. near
to the Market House, have received large and vel,
selected stock of Groceries to which they
lycail the attention Of the citizens Of keokuk and
vicinity. Provisions and Feed Of all kinds kent
constantly on hand. All articles delivered in any
part Of the city free OF charge. fdec. 40. du.
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Fire Wood.

Fire wood, sawed in stove lengths, or otherwIse
furnished at the Mill fer g. g. per corst.
June 5d3m HIATT HARRTNE
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II AIR FOR SALE--l7O Sacks Of hair for sale
IL on consignment. cheap for cash BY
my2ldAwlw McGAVIC, CHITTENbHN 8 co.
CurIOsities for tho Little Felix's.
LIVERY thing that yon can think Of to tickle thu
- hearts Of the little folks be had Of g. Ober
top, at the
Oct 20. a SIGN OF THE BIG FrDDyR.
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RkA>s Cocks, oil cups, iron and lead pipe, every
- thing pertaining to saw mill or steam engine
f,r sale low at the sign Of the
jnna3d BIG ANVIL.
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RELIlNd-kumbei's oak tanned, patent stretched
- Leather Betting, warranted not stretch and
to suit the purchaser. Boston Gum Batting, Gum
and Hemp Packing. large assortment for sale
low by CADY, JONES 4 PECK
june Sd
pkASS Cocks, oil cups, iron and lead pipe every
- tn ng pertaining to n mill ar steam engine
f,r sale low at the sign Of the
jano3d BIG ANVIL.
pLANES-1reenield Fool 60. T. a fresh stock of
these superior Tools just received at the sign vi
the fjanesd BiG ANVIL.
nOoA and gate springs, gray It Brothers patent,
II the beat springaever invented for sale by
jnns3d cADY, JONES PECK.
SHAiS--ox, coil, binding, trace, halter, dog.
~ and jack chains, at the sign Of the
june3i BIG ANVIL.
NICES--Solid box, ani Parker 8 bench, iron and
wood bench screws, gearing. 6 horse nails, ~
iaas4d CAnY, JONES h IErk4s-
DUMPS, water rams. galvanized we'll chain and
fixtures. for sale low at the sign Of the
jnne3i BIG ANVIL.
CH0yEis. Ames & Kowiand's picks. mattocks,
- log chair. and good. suitable for contractors al
Jnne3d CADi, JONES GPECK's.
AUTHORIZATIONS, cro-hars, chnrn drills,
W stone hammers, for sale al the sign Of the
JuneSd BIG ANVIL.
GCYIHES, sna,hs, cradles. and harvesting tools in
~ great variety, at a small advance by
june3d CADY. JONES Il PECK.
Lay Straw and manure forks for sale low Mt The
1 l sign Of the fjesdl BIG ANVIL.
/ addition To our extensive stock Of building,
L house keeping, machinists' and cabinet makers
hardware, carpenters and blacksmiths' tools, We
have just added n complete stock Of Carriage and
Wagon Hardware. consisting In part rs follows:
Hubs. felioes, shafts, spokes, bows.
Made from best Eastern timber and well seasoned:
Enameied and Dash Leather,
Carriage oil cloth,
Plain and figured back muslin, drilling duck,
Carriage lacs, tufts &C., apron hooks and rings;
Ivory knobs, scat sticks, whip sockets,
Back lights, shaft tips Silver plated and
Brass Bands-Boston, Philadelphia and
Reflector patterns. Top props.
Name plates, lining nails: case hardened
Axles-long and short arm, patent d half patent !;
Railway Springs--plain and French ears;
Carriage bolts and axle clips.
junc3d CADY, JONES PECK.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

IN A BAD WAY Our friend of the Valley
(Conn.) Messenger, upon whose shoulders has
fallen the mantle formerly worn by oursclf, has
become ovcrioy>,d with several presents from the
ladies (he's ba:heior), AMI expresses himself
in the following strain:
$. Ii does our neart good amid the black ching,
binding, struggles of politics and parties, when
our patrons are growing at us-our readers re-
bukius us for Independence (always the borrow
crs who never take the paper), the Irish threat
cnins to thrash US for our Know NothingiSm, and
X. Ms snarng at our Ilibernian tendencies
when friends indifferent, and foes vindic:ive
it does us good to turn from the whrl. and
strife, and struggle, TO lnl here and there Oac
who remembers us in our all ctiou. May these
happy donors, who have just launched upon
matrimony's sea, be favored Of felicity and sue
cess"
Don't, ncshbor CrOlrut, don't 8 take Oh SO !"
Follow our example; get married AMI he Il man !!
We do despise incorrisible old bachelors they
are such a crusty, musty, sympathetic class of
bipcds!
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12
From the Pittsburgh Review.
MINNESOTA READY FOR ADMISSION TO
TIIE ENION

Minnesota is a model territory in every respect.
Her history is short one, but it is the story Of
unprecedented growth and prosperity. In very
few years she has undergone such metamOr-
phose Us can only be paraleled by one or two
other portions of our great west. The wilder
ness has blossomed with hardy and energetic
population, and Il vast empire has rounded into
form, and is now in u condition to Join our great
ssterhood of States. by our St. Paul exchanges.
we learn that an unofficial census has been re-
Gently taken, and the population has been ascer-
tanned with reasonable accuracy. The number
is set down at 10000. This is more than suili
cicnt to entite her to admission into the Union
as IA State, the ratio required for simple repre-
sentative being little over 10000.
The recent legislature adjourned without TAX
ing the necessary steps to form State constitu-
ton, but it is believed that the incoming lc.sla-
ture will not fail knock at the federal door for
admission. uurra for the State Of Minnesota
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

CO One of the saddest looking, but wittiest
members of the Boston Bar, was the late IL. II.
Fuller, brother to the gifted Margaret Fuller, or
Countess Ossoli. Carl. in the Boston Transcript,
relates, that being once engaged in a case where
the opposing counsel had obtained great weight
with the jury by closing his appeals in food of
tears, Mr.. Fuller saw that with the jury in
their then state of mind, all was lost So, rising
to reply, in a slow and measured way. and put
ting on a meek and snbdued air, he commenced
with that we'll known pulpit formula: 4" We-will
close these solemn ceremonies-.'' Before he
could proceed further, the joke Of the whole
thing was seen and appreciated: the court, jury
and audience were cOnvulsed with laughter, and
the charm broken, and he won his cause.