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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-10-17

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DISPARITY, BEFWEENs NUMBER
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Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-10-17

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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-09
Family Groceries, &c.

G4A4&J 0AOOSl ASpi WI
! EuST received at the old stand, and for sale a, low
~ prices, by.James Webb,
6,l0p pounds of Brown, Clarified, coaee, Crushed,
Loaf and Powdered SUGARS, of The hest kind.
5,5l2 pounds Of Rio. LaGuara and Java COfFE.
Superior Green and Black TEAS.
Sperm, Adamanilne and Talow CANDLES.
4o0 pounds Of Sole Leather; and also lot Of home
made stout Upper Leather.
20 kegs Of Nails; Powder, Shot, Lead Soap, Snuff.
lion Pets, Ovens, Spiders and Lids.
Buckets, Tubs, churns. Crockefy.
$50 pairs of Boots and Shoes.
BOOTS for Children, Boys and Men, both fine and
Coarse.
SHOES fur Ladies, Children, Boys, Gils, Men. AMI
Servants.
Also. phiIadeiphia shop made Shoes. for Ladies, Miss
es and Children.
Trunks, both low priced and good quality.
Ladies' Bonnet Boxes; also Hand Trunk. aud Yslses
Carpet Begs, Salehels, DC. &c.
300 Hats and Caps.
Gents finest Mole.kin Hats.
Also Hats and Caps of various mslrral and shape for
Men, Boys Children. Iufan,s, aud Servants including
Fur, Felt Wool, &c. &c.
GUNS.
is Guns. Single and Double bartel both low priced
and very fne.
Powder Fls.ks, Shot POachss. Game Bags, on hand
- Y g. y JAMES WEBB.
October l. p
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-09

The farmer often speaks Of his "cold we,
land" Novarity OF soil. in any location, is of
itself colder tlial another. Tie very waller,
which ,renchng, draining. &c.,, allows 10 pass
oil, after mpaling lis virtues 10 tie soil. il re-
lalned on or near The suIfare by hard, impelvi-
Gus subsoil, becomes Its.lf. BY lis ella &c. the
source Of The coldness complained Of. Instead
of running of il teyaporales, and by this prar,
lice abstracts great quantity Of heat from the
soil and Surrounding atmosphere. The evapa-
ration oi pound oI water requires about 900
degrees Of heat, some aullors stating il al l,ss
and others more, or il reduces one hund ed
pounds VI air 45 degrees. Tie is reversing the
experiment Of Professor Johnson, in E.py' S
. Book Of S,orms,' where lie says, ia pound
OF sapor, condensed 10 water. world heal 100
pounds Of ar about 55 degrees" The g,ound
10 considerable depth. il warmer hy many de-
vreer. where the rain il drained OF. instead Of
being allowed 10 accumulate and evaporate.
Hence this enormous loss Of an iayauabls sli>
niulns 10 vcgeial0n,
Tie chilling and deadly process Of eyapora-
lion Is going ON TO excess from the time frost
comes nnl Of the ground in The spring, till freez.
ing again occurs. Al lhls pelio,l. The nndram.
Ell land having the most wafer 10 freeze, becomes
'lle warmcsI. say IN December, when OF no
valne IN vegeia,I0n, but rather All injuty. For
once, lorsnoh, The undrained land /. warmer
Than The drained l3ul Tor this excess Of heal
~ the winter, this kind pf land must pay dear.
Is IN early spring. How i. al This! inquiries
The farmer. Simply because wafer, IN congeal-
ing 10 either ICE or snow. la. rs capactw fnr
hca, lessen"d about one nineih, aud this excess
y gwen ~ u surrounding hndies or. IN other
words. H. latent heat i -, fee. On The other
hand. ice ar lrosi. as il Is called, in the ground.
~ melting, d, mands hack this same heat. al The
rate ol lron one.eighlll To one ninili..n 1000
degtees lor estry roInd melted; and under the
sufiace q does nnl nblain al lhls directly from
the sun. but through The sol therefore. The
more water The rolIer and lnngrr cold will BE-
tie land IN spring. INV, lei The sgriculiurist
go 10 work aud make ltis cold. vet. heavy
land nf his. the sefy hes, he has for any
prndnc!. tree. vegetables. gran.. OF gr's.es.
DR.. Keiky.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-09
DEEP rII.LaGE..
Il. o.. a..

Deep plnugtiug turns the drought i,.rif Ii
good srennm. aud rcndrrs muIrl,ing snd IL.
iigliiDn eumpsiivtly nyrdles.. az il used. mnfp
ellicaeious. During dry spell and 10 ltcnrhtd
ground, t"ni. strike deeper ~ search Oi God
aud mnstutf, heroine mrfe extensively rami-
fed, and sonner iind The firll lnsm and manufe
iniefminglrd deeply wlh The soil. THE lpsrh.
ing prarsss a. II |. called. j. reversed, and iakcs
plIcs upwards maIe iliaa II any uhrr iims. o..
N some scientific Ihrass. caplliaty atiTaron l.
increased. A. carl ptllcle II ,noisiufe l. eva.
pora'rti ifum The surlacc, Il !. succeeded hy IN.
ocr, and The While soil is filled With lie ascend.
ING moisture aud gssses, wlitli are appfOgfisi.
cd hy Ihr numerous fooIlels ~ tIicy have nred.
Tie vel season u blessing - lhe deep tul.
litai,r. The more rain, Tie mDr teai. ammo.
MA. rsihnnIc ACID aud Oiier ofglnic clemens
are lrii 10 the soil as u desrrnds. As each dfpp
filters ilitDtgh, u il succeeded by anuihfr, or by
air. boli essential 10 veg iali0n aud 10 dissolve,
act On az rombur will tie inorganic element.
u lie snll. A. iiir water drains nlT ar d sure
% It,llnW, and Lis u ihe proper mode ~ Il cr.
rtlaiinn. Each y also generally 81 hghri
temperature ilian The undnined lauI, and lhs
wafnlll u HE under aal j, ttefelyre ielaii,ely
,HeIPasril. The farmer Dlltn objects io ihi.
waste VI wafer. and wnuld retain il for = dfy
time. The lfenclled and putous soil holds va.
ief like sponge, notwithstanding the drainage
u rclsu- ~ ran command enough iof ilir want,
~ ,cRrlaiinr. Int VI us zee lie operation ~
the uHdf1IsJ land.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-09
NOTICE

rFNHE Copartnerslip Of Nelson & Paul has expired
= by limitation, and they now offer their Stock Of
Goods al Cost for Cash, and invite an thai are needing
any to call and examine them, as they have good az
sortmcnt ofalmost all kinds Of Dry Goods. They also
request all that are in debt to the rm by note or ac-
count 10 pay the same the business must he settled
WILLIAM NELSON,
WILLIAM PAUL.
August 81. 1856. O3-
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-09
JOSEPH II. BLOSSOM,
Commission & Forwarding Merchant,

WILMINGTON, N. C.,
VIII give his personal attention 10 business entrusted TO
his care, and shippers may rely on having
prompt returns.
Liberal advances made consignments Of all kinds
OF Country Produce fo sale in this Market OF for ship
nent to other pa,ts.
Consgnmenis Of Flour solicited
March, 1855. 79,c
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-01-09
Clarendon Iron Works,
WILMINGTON. y. e.

WILMINGTON, y. c.
a. N. vanbokkeien. Proprietor.
V'BE suhse,ilef having purra,rd the entire interest
Il 10 the !. CLARENDON IRON MOKKs." soi,.
ciis orders Tor
steam Engines, of any power or ayls,
Saw Mills u every varsity.
Mining Marlliery sud Pumps
Grist and saw Mills. cnmylrle.
Parker. Turbiue. snd other W ster.wh,e's,
Rce-irld Pumfs and Engines
Le.siit's Corn sud Cob Cfu.Lef,
lice Thnshsn,
shinse Machines
Shsfinr Hangers and Pullics,
Cotton Gin. qhi Gearing.
lion Castings u az kinds and pstietn.
Ba-s ditto do dino,
Locomnli,. and ruhuar BniIcts.
Plue aud plain Cylinder Boilers,
Bliek,miih work of all kinds.
Iron Doors iof Houses aud J1il..
THE ESTABLISHMENT
Having lecn tepiganized ior Tie express purpose of
in.nng runrinais 10 be erccuiiun u all otsrs the
public may ret ,eiiied that any work which may o.
ier vii " Prom delivered artaf,Hg 70 promise sDJ
81 such workmanship cannot I'll % give satisfaction
THE MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Beng IL charge u man of ialeni snJ e1tenencs,
have no hesitation 10 saying that The waIk hereafter
TUNED ou shall compare is,Drsly every respect with
that o the most releaird 10 The siiir. aud al price.
which will make il the Interest Of al that Nss 10 .
me thtif oijsf..
REPAIR WORK
Always done wtton, delay; snd having large EHes
ior thai purpose. Il will prove sdrinIagsou. 10 nny Icf.
son needing such 10 give ne ptrrreaee siiaul 70.
gafd 10 lie eIrense of rcniihg 'anr iiun distance.
uiden viii BE- addressed 10 Clarendon ItJn Wofks,r
Wilmington, n. &.
A. II. yANBOKkELEN.
October rs To-
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
NDVEGE.

DEING convinced from pasi experience
I'D that this china te is not congenial to
my health and in consequence thereof I
will offer the following property situated
in ottumwa for sale or liberal terms.
One large brick Hotel nearly completed.
my residence ON Second Street, one un-
divided half of the Post Office lot, one
third of that space of ground opposite
my Office. between T. Sinnamon's prop
.erty and the river. running back to DR..
Warden's line. Also 4e0 acres of land
in Wapello County as advertised. For
description of which, see adve rtisemeut
in another part OF this paper.
have disposed of my interest in the
office to DR.. Douglass. and have relinquish-
ed the practice of medicine. Doct Doug
ass will continue the practice of Medi-
inc and Surgery, may be found at my of.
fee as usual. ! can cheerlully recommend
him to the public and my friends as a gem
tleman, we'll qualified TO give entire satis-
faction professionally to all who may feel
disposed toemploy him.
Jan 10th 56-47tf, A. d. WOOD.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
CimciRinati Steve Depot.
Stoves and TinWare.

Opposite DR.. Woods new Brick Hotel)
HAVING permanently located in Ottumwa,
Ii ! would respectfully announce 10 the ci-
items of Napello County, that | have a large
and well selected Stock of Stoves, which | Of
fer at reduced prices.
My Stock Of Stoves consists OF the follow
ing:
The Comet, a double oven Stove, Best Pre-
MUM, lronton Premium, Coal Juno, Kansas
Pallor, Union Box, Ohio Box, six and seven
plate Stoves; all of which are warranted to give
satisfaction.
Also, Dog Irons, Duck Tea Kettles, Sugar
Kettles, Brass Kettles, B~asting Spoons Toy
Cups for children, Fancy cake cutters, Tart
Pans; and variety of Jappaned ware, such as
busting Pans: Dudging Boxes, Bread waters,
Tea canisters, etc.
Being a practical and experienced mechanic
in this business, ] am prepared TO do all kinds
of work in Copper, Sheet Iron, and Tin. Per-
sons wishing Stoves and Tinware, would do
WELT to give me a coll.
J. PRUGH
Jnpp 18th ,56 -po17y
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
SAMUEL FAyORETE s. Co.,
PACKERS OF
Beef and Pork,

Burlington, ...... .,.... ......EOyya.
HAyING leased the estab-IAFEkggz
Ii ishmen formerly occupied eV3ka1SI
by Eneas McFaul, are now pre--A
pared, with numerous and enlarged facilities,
to transact a general beef and pork packing
business. Arrangements have been made to
transfer the hogs immediately from the cars
into our pens.
Being also prepared to make liberal cash
advances to those packing cattle and hogs
with us on commission, we hope TO receive a
liberal share of the business patronage. We
beg leave to refer to the following:
Messrs. Green, Thomas & Co., Bankers
Coolbaugh & Brooks, do; White, Cook & Co.,
do, Burlington; Finley & ~Funkhouser, Com.
mission Merchants; r. NJ. Mitchell & Co, do
Chicago; Lucas & Slinonds, bankers; BenoisI
& Dc nnelly, do; Eneas McFaul, St. Louis
j. Sullivan & Sons, Baltimore, Md; James
Connolly Co., New Orleans,
! Oct. 9,-n32-3m.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
A. HARBACH
Estray Notice.
STATE OF IOWA, ! c.
BURLINGTON, IOWA

TAKEN up by Jas. Strange living in Cas-
i Township, Wapello County, Iowa, on the
Sth day of November, 1856, one Iron Grey
Mare Colt, blaze in the face, supposed to be
one year old, and appraised at twenty-five dol
lars. also: one Sorrel Mare Colt with star in
the face, supposed to be / year old last spring.
appraised at twenty-eight dollars, also: one
bay mare colt,black main and tail, sta. in the
face, supposed to be two years old last Spring.
and appraised a. ~thirty-fve dollars, also: one
bay mare and colt, black main and tail, blaze
in the face, and left hind foot white supposed
TO be two years old last Spring, appraised at fif-
ty dollars, also: one bay mare supposed to be
twelve years old, right hind foot white, collar
marks on both sides of the neck appraised at
forty dollars. j. N. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
Ottumwa, Nov. pol '56-n3S-3m
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
MIR. PHGNIx I'm OREGON.

We rather think, upon the whole, says
the 'knickerbocker.' that we shall vio-
late nj confidence, nor do any particular
hurt, by permitting the reader to have a
pesp a, the following passages from a
private letter from John Phenix,' alias
..Squibob." dated from Portland. Ore
gon Territory. the latter par. Of Angus,
Last
1t gives me unfeiened pleasure TO in
form you thn, | am about TO quit the
gloomy and never 10 he dried up sky of
Oregon, and repair without unnecessary
DELAY 10 D., on our border. Yes
sit, I'm of; service no longer requires
on these Indictment shores-shores which
when you read OF in lrving's ASTORIA.
you naturally wish TO behold and admire
old Astor's pluck in making establish
nen,s thereon, you wish you hadn't.
and admire still moro old Actors good
sense in breaking his establishment up,
and quitting while there was YET time.
Rain is an exceedingly pleasan, and
xBdsiby IDk Iucstbu'sou III ~" Wy -
moderation; il causes the grass TO grow.
the blossoms to flourish. and 10 a positive
necessity 10 the umbrella maker: but
when you get 10 a country where il rains
incesssn,ly 26 hours a day for IL moGths
in The year, you caunot resis, having The
conviction forced upon your mind that
The thing 10 slightly o%verdone. That's
the case. in Oregon; i, commenced rain.
ing pretty heavily on tho Sd Of last Mo-
vembsr. and continued up 10 the 18th of
May, when il set in for . long storm,
which isn't fairly over yet. There's
moisture for you.
The consequences Of THE awful eli
mate are just what might be supposed.
The immense quantity Of the %pro,oxlde
squirisd about here causes trees, build
ings, streets. everything TO presen, a di.
luted and wisby- washy appearance
This women lose their color, the men
lheir hair, (washed of, Sir.) aud the ami
male, bv constant. exposure, acquire
scales and fms, like toe natives Of The
great deep.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
,Nortifal.



The following lines from The Baltimore A
mer1can contains a beautiful sentiment, most
IoachfngIy and deli.atciy expressed.
drew 1t 10 its Pull softlength,
'ihe curl Of glossy brown;
Isaid-sThere is no queen ON earth
Wears such a royal crown
sYet give me this one little lock;
The time will Gomez said,
sYou cannot give the smallest trsss
Without its silver thread
She smiled, but gently shook her head,
And said-tNay, let it stay;
There is no fear that locks Of mine
Will ever turn to gray
How keen a pang one thought win bring
Into our lightest mood;
I'd give the world had she not spoke,
Or not understood.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

q Two ladies we're having some
words together on the roadside, when
the daughter Of mi Of them popped her
head out Of the door and cried OUT:
Hurry, mother. aud call her a ,hiet.
before she calls you one."
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
YHg M @NHR E@URERN
~GIaLMOHEss


TNHlS is the best Lipiment which has
yet been offered TO the public. II
is an excellent remedy for Neuralgia.
Erysipelas, Rheumatism, wounds, cuts.
ulcers. burns, scalds, bruises. s%prains. salt
rheum, sore throat, head ache, painsin the
limbs, chest, back, stomach or bowels
Also for founder, glanders, big head swee-
aN, stint, sprains, poll evil, stiff complaint
yellow water, d~istemper, ring bone. fistu
la, cholic, bolts. and harness gals, sc.
The words Gillmore's Turkish Eminent
are blown in the glass; also . FAC simlie Of
my written signature accompanies each
bottle.
jGILLMoRE's Cholera AND DrARnHEA
MIXTURE. gEEE
This is the best remedy known for bow.
ell complaints, such as Cholera. Diarrhea !.
Dysentery. Pains in the Bowels, &C., sc.
Those who ave usedit are charmed with
its medical vitues. The name is blown
in The glass.
GILLMoRE's VEGETABLE CATHARTIc AND
LIVER PILLS.
These celebrated Pills are an excellent
remedy for Fever and Ague, Bilious Com
plants. Cholic, Dysentery, Constipation
of the Bowels, Indigestion. Jaundice,
Dropsy, Debility, Liver Complaints, Blot
ches on the skin, Fevers, &C. The best
family pill known and can be used with
safety, whenever a cathartic is needed.
N. b. To insure a genuine article and
OF on which you can rely with perfect
safety, be particular tc inquire for Gill
more's Vegetable, Cathartic and Liver
Pills as there are Counterfcits in Circula-
ton.
CALEDoNIAN Couch LozENoEs.
Prepared by II. r. Gilmore. A ropu-
lar remedy for Coughs, Colds and Bron-
chial affections. They have given entire
satisfaction to those who have used them.
GILLMoKE's HAIR BALsAM.
A beautiful preparation for the Hair
and properly used, will restore it to its O.
riginal sottness and beauty. Those who,
have used it say 1t is the best preparation
they have seen.
Sold wholeale and retail, by J.. PUMROY
o~ttuMwa, and by Agents throughout the
State.
January, Sd, 1856 No. 46ly.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
Esfray Colt.
STATE OF D,

WAPELLo COUNTY
TAKEN up by Elijah Fl. Godfrey living III
l. Highland Township, Wapello Co, Iowa.
one Roam Grey Colt, two years old last Spring
a scar Just below the point of the light shout
der, caused BY a cut or snag, a dark SPOT OF
the left side of the head just below the eye, ap-
praised at eighty dollars.
j. n. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
Ottumwa, Nov. 20, '56 NISSAN
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18

a Il 10 said that \ considerable bust
ness IL done in selling bogns railroad
tickeis aud conductor checks for tick.
els, in manyx Of the more prominen,
cities Of the West. Those wishing 10
sravsI on railroads, should never purchase
tickets OF pefsons who ho wk them about.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
A short CAll.
THE SuIRSCRKnER REOUESTe

i all persons indebted 10 him BY note or
book account, to call at the store lately occ91
pied by Adler g. Feineman, to which no baS
removed, and make payment. He il closing
out and must have money. He 10 resolved 70
close up all his old accounts, and prompt a.
tention to this call will save costs.
oct. l6th-1856. D. SANDS.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
I'm NT!--Aeent,
Dress MAKING.

I'M RS. NELSON tenders ner services TO the
IYl Ladies of Ottunwa and vicinity in the
business of dress making. Residence and
shop IN the I'd story of Sands wooden build
ing, on Market street.
"a. instructions given in embroidery. leath-
Ell work, wax work and hair flowers.
October 9th, -n32-tf
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
WHO CAN DENY TT.

TEyff the Citizens Of Wapello County, and that portion
al ofthem who reside on the south side of the Demoine
River in particular, and the Travelling Public generally,
who have 10 cross the river, we would say that it would
be to their interest and convenience to prefer the Upper
Ferry, known as :" oyerman's Ferry - situated one mile
west of otturnwa; whore they shall be crossed at all
times when the crossing is safe aud practicable with
prouptuess and dispatch.
Our Ferry is the Oldest and most Regular Ferry on the
River in or about this vicinity and is Justly entitled TO
the name of " PERMANENT" always ready for a trip
without wasting an hour and sometimes enduring n to-
tai disappointment tas is the case very often with some
other Ferries, Then come on, one and all. Those who
wish to cross by the year can do so, at very s~atisfacto-
ry prices and those who wish to cross by the trip can
be accommodated at corresponding low prices. The
Ferry Is now owned by HIcKESLorER d OvERMAY, and
as "JOHN is familiarity known by the Oldest Inhabi'.
ants, and some of the new ones, as an "old Water
Dog" of the most anphibeous kind il should be a SUI.
fcient guarantee that Customers will get their money
back. H~IChENLOPER &
Feb. 21. 1S36-nt !
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
Estray Notice.

TAKEN UP by Isaac Fisher. living in
i Richland Township Wapello County,
Iowa, on the It'll day of November, 1856, a
steer, supposed to be four years old last spring,
marked with a crop off the left ear. Branded
o.. J.) on left hip. Color-brown sides,
with white face and line back, with white on
the belly. Appraised to the value of twenty
five dollars. j. N. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
BY I. G. GIVEN, Dep'ty.
November "a, 1S56.-n39-3m.<
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
Coal Coal! COal!

i'HE undersigned respectfully informs the
citizens OF Ottumwa and ~vicil.ity, that he
has on hand A 600 bushels of the best QUALITY
OF bitumlnons coal, and is putting out three
bushels daily. Coal for blacksmiths
carefully selected. All orders must be accom-
panied with the cash. VIM. v EST
Sept. goth, 1S56.-n3O-5m.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
TIE CHINESE Cu.ToMs.-The heads

THR CHINESE CUsToMs.-The heads
of The men are invariably shayen, except
q, the top, whence the tail depends, in
accordance with The Tartar custom, the
only change being in mourning, when the
hair ia allowed to grow. The Chinese
having 90 lille beard. the principal work
for ,he razor 10 on the head. consequent
ly no person ever shaves himself. The
great number of BARRIERS lie striking fea-
iurs in all towns. and sufficiently explain
ed by the prevailing custom. They ex-
srciss The additional function OF sham
pooing. which, with the auteceden shave.
occupies altogether a considerable time.
Every barber carries about him, slung
from = stick across his shoulder, all the
Instruments Of his vocation, in q com
modious form. On n side hangs a
stool, under which are drawers. contain
ing his instruments; and this is counter
poised at The other end by a smell char
coal furnace, under . vessel Of wafer,
which i. serves to heat. Their razor
are extremely clumsey in appearance, but
very keen and efficient in use. Il 10 not
the custom for men TO wear m%ous,arhes
before forty years of age. nor boards be-
fore sixty. These generally grow in ,hln
tufts, aac il - only in q few individuals
that they assume the bushy appearance
observable in olher Asialics. The wo-
men would frequently be very pretty
wers il not for their shocking custom OF
dsubing their faces with white and red
paint, to which may Re added the de-
formi,v Of cramped feet. In poin, OF
health, however, this 10, 10 a grea. degree
made up by the total absence Of ,igh'
lasing, and all ligamenss and confne-
men whatever about vital parts. The
consequence 10 that iheir children are
born very straight limhed. and births are
scarcely ever attended with disaster
Their dress is extremely modes, and be-
coming, aud the higher classes as splen.
did n the most exquisite sllks and em
broidery can make it. Unma,ried vo.
nsn wear their hair hanging down in
long tyssses.
Demoine courier., 1856-12-18
Estray Notice

TAKEN UP by Jonathan Wittenmyer, in
i Richland Township, Wapello County,
Iowa, on the 4th of Nov. 1856, one steer sup
posed to be three wears old last spring, mark
ed with a crop off the left ear. color-white
with black spots from the shoulder forward,
ears black. Appraised at $22 so.
in. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
By T. G. Given, Deduty.
Nov. Oath, 1856. n39-3m.