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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15


fifty-four delegates with
credentials that are unques-
toned.
I'd. The Republicans have
ffty-nine IN, mbers in actu-
al attendance with creden-
tials.
Sd. The Republicans re-
fused to organize the Con-
vention at II O'Clock at
night. and only watched
the Democrats to prevent
them from doing it, as they
once did in the Ohio Legis-
lature under Gov. Media
ry's lead. ..-t
4th. The Republicans laid
no plans to defeat an or
ganization of the Conven-
tion on the first day of the
session.
5tb. The Republicans with
fifty-six delega es, did or
ganize the Convention on
the first day of the session,
and went on with business
in the Hall designed for he
meeting of the Convention.
9Th. The Republicans pre-
sented their certificates Of
election, and were sworn in
on the 18th Of July the
first day of the session.
7th. The Republicans had
no credentials to notice but
those that were presented
by members then present.
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WHICH PARTY WAS RIGHT

speech Of Hon =. w. North, of Rice Co.
delivered in the Constitutional Con-
yention, Tuesday, August 4th.
IMR. NORTH'S remarks, it will be recol-
iected, were upon Mr.. BALCOMBE'S and
MR.. McCLURE'S resolutions arraigning
the Democratic Members, sitting in the west
end Of the capitol, as the revolutionary party.l
Mr.. NORTH-Mr. President, if there is
time, before the convention adjourn, would
like to make few remarks on the resolutions
which have been called up, and especially up
IN that offered by the President of this Con-
vention alluding to the intention Of the Dem
ocratic Convention in the other end of the
Capitol to keep out of the Union, il possible,
the State Of Minnesota. unless it ia to come
in democratic. But before proceeding to
this, l wish to present few points of con-
trast between the Republicans entirely COM
posing this Convention,-the Constitutional
Convention of M,nnesota,-ar,d the demo
cratic caucus that left tn Convention on the
18th of July, and have since as sembed from
day to day in the other end of the Capitol.
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10th. The Republicans held
no caucus on the Sabbath.

11th. j. W. North called
the convention to order at
the written request of a ma
jority of the whole Con-
vention.
18th. ]. W. North was a
proper person to call the
Convention to order, being
a legally elected member
with a certificate of elec-
ton.
18th. The precedents in
other States sustain in all
respects the course taken
by the Repub leans.
14th. The Republicans did
not adjourn until hey had
an organized body to ad-
journ
10Th. The Republicans had
a President to preside and
a Secretary to record their
first days proceedings.
16. The Republicans have
a record to show just who
were present every day
from the first day Of the
session.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-15

1st. The, Democrats have
but fort y-three with un.
questioned credentials.
Cd. The Democrats, at
most, have but fifty-four on
the list. And no one can
tell how many are in at
tendance, for want of call
ing the roll.
Sd. The Democrats laid
their plans to organize the
Convention at IL O'Clock
at night; but we're preven-
ted by the vigilance Of the
Republicans.
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sth. The Republicans have
none in their numbers who
are ineligible to the Office
Of delegate.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-03
THE WORLD DEFIED.
Quackery and Charlatanism Defeated.
Hurley's Sarsaparilla!

THE GREATEST MEDICINE Of the AGE!
THE Proprietor Of Hurley's sarsaparlls has,
J. during the past season, received hundreds Of
testimonials from all parts Of the Union TO the
virtues Of this unequalled remedy, for variety
of diseases to which mankind is subject. lp no
one case that he is aware of has ii failed 10 give
satisfaction when taken according 10 the diree-
tions enclosed with each bottle.
The Sarsaparilla Root has long been used ey
the Faculty as remedial agent, 1t being found In
certain cases to be superior TO all other remedial
agents known, but the great difficulty experienced
in obtaining the pure extract, and the mt mberless
quack preparations termed Syrups of Sarsaparil-
la palmed upon the public has operated 10 pre-
vent its use so extensively as il deserves. These
objections are all obviated in this compound
The proprietor Importing the ROof
himself, and guaranteeing itfree from all dell
eterious mixtures.
In all casesof Debility, Bilious Attack, Piles,
Liver Complaint, &C., it viii be found invaluable
IL II cleanses the blood of all impurities, and
inuigorafes the aDhoie Systsm.@EE
Gives strength to the feeble and frees the suffer
er from pain.
II is the most Invaluable medicine in the World !,
I5TNo Family should be ,siihosh i.EE
Ask for Hurley's Sarssparilla. and take NO
other.
Recollect Hurley's sarsaparilla is the only gen
uine article in the market.
RTr Price 81 per bottle, or six fer So.
For sale at the mandatory, corner Seventh
and Green streets, Louisville, Ky. Sold whole
sale by
Bacon, Hyde & Co., ST. Louis.
J. Wrighta Co. New Orleans, La.
Farnsworth & Co. Memphis, Tenn.
Lanier s. Co. Vicksburg, Miss.
TAYLOR 81 WHITE, Glasgow, No.
dec11-12m
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VALUABLE FARM
II. @alo Oh. Rent.

|
IN. THAT well known Farm on the State
Sss;s Roads leading from st. louis to st. Joseph
- and Hannibal to the latter place, about
tour miles East OF Keytesville, Charlton Coun-
ty, Mo-, formerly owned and occupied by the late
The subscriber being DESTROYS Of leaving Nus
souri, for milder climate, will sell low for cdsh,
or will give time on one half Of the purchase mon
ey. This Farm is to well known that is only ne
cessary 10 say 10 strangers coming to the country
that it is one Of the best Stock Farms, and for
richness Of soil, is unsurpassed by any, in The
country; no better can probably be found IN the
country and as to its locality for doing any pub
ic business, no better can probably be Found in
the State.
The farm consists of 25S Acres; 1870 under cul-
tivation, newly fenced, There are three good
wells, besides plenty of stock water. Possession
given Immediately.
For further particulars, call on the undersigned
on the premises, or address him by letter, al
Keytesville, Mo. WILLIAM RUSSELL.
March g. 1S56-tf.
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Howard Association
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
no all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases
| such os SPERMAToRRHGE, SEMINAL WEAK
NESS, IMpoTENcE, GoNoRRHGA, GLrET, SYPHrL-
LIS the vice Of ONANIsM, SELF ABUSE, &C., sc.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view
of the awful destruction of human life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the receptions practced upon
The unfortunate victims Of such diseases by Quacks
have directed their Consulting Surgeon, as CHAR
TABLE ACT worthy of their name, to give MEDI-
CAL ADVICE GRATIS, to all persons thus afflicted.
who apply by letter, with description or Their
condition, Gage, occupation, habits OF life, &C.,
and in case OF extreme poverty and suffering, to
FURNISH MEDICINES FREE OF GRANGE.
The Howard Association is benevolent lnsti-
tuition, established by special endowment, for the
relief of the sick and distressed, afflicted with
"Virulent and Epidemic Diseases" 1t has now a
surplus of means, which the Directors have voted
to expend in advertising the above notice. II is
needless to add that the Association commands the
highest Medical skill Of the age, and will furnish
the most approved modern treatment.
Just Published, by the Association, Report on
Spermatorrhpa. or Seminal Weakness, the vice OF
Onansm, Masterbation or Self Abuse, and other
Diseases of the Sexual Organs, by the Consulting
Surgeon, which will be sent by mail, lin sealed
envelope) FREE OF CHARGE, on the receipt of
Two STAMPS for postage.
Address. DR. Csc. r. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No. 2 South NINTH
Street, Philadelphia. Pa. BY order OF the Di-
rectors. EZRA d. HARTWELL, President.
GEO. FAIRCHTLD, Secretary.
August g. lS57-6ms
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STOCKTON's PATENT
SUPERIOR STRAW CUTTER

THE best and cheapest article of the kind ever
offered for sale in this market If you want one
that will last you whole life time and never get
out OF order, be sure and get one of Stockton's
Patent; and then it cuts so easy and so fast, you
will be perfectly delighted. boy 10 or ~ years
of aye can accomplish more with this. machine and
with greater ease thana strong man can with the
best machine now in use. 1t is gagged to cut any
length desired and is so constructed that sharp
ems itself, thereby obviating the necessity of FREE
quent grinding, or the painful operation of cutting
with dull knife. Price only $40.
Manufactured by 0. P. MCDONALD, and for
sale by MCDONALD & KLINE. Fayette, Mo-;
MAJOR & TALLY, Glasgow, Mo.
May 18th, 1857.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-03
CLOTHING. CLOTHING! CLOTHING i
Wholesale and Retail,

uHE Undersigned respectfully informs the
L citizens of glasgow and vicinity, that he
has Just received large assortment of
Spring and Summer Clothing,
and Furnishing Goods, which he can afford to sell
cheap for Cash. He invites those who wish TO
purchase suit of clothes made after the latest
European style, and of material that cannot be
surpassed outside of the Eastern Cities TO call on
him and examine his goods, as he is confident he
can give satfact ton to all.
lie would also say TO the merchants Of The SIR
rounding counties, who deal in Ready Made
Clothing. that he wonlL be pleased 10 have them
visit the U. S. CLOTHING DEPOT before they
venture down the river. He will wholesale the
articles they need at st. Louis prices, thereby
saving to them vast amount of time and money.
in the way of freight, commissions, and hundreds
of other incidental expenses which they will avoid
by purchasing of him.
April Is, 1857 p. G. BLANCHET.
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IS-"I have come to the conclusion" says
Pr,f. Upham, "that il man or woman either,
wishes to realize the full power OF personal
beauty, it must be by cherishing noble
hopes and purposes-by having something
to do--something to live for, which is wor-
thy of humanity-and which, by expanding
TO the soul, gives expansion and symmetry
the body which contains it,"
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ELM RIDGE ACADEMY.
ELM RIDGE, HowARp COUNTY. Missouri.

ELM RIDGE, Howard COUNTY. MISSOURI.
JOHN HANNA, A. B., Principal.
THIS Institution will reopen on the first Msfs
L day in September, 1857, and continue fasSs%
term of ten months, ending the last Fridagsaa
June, 1858.
The course of instruction embraces the Latin
and Greek languages, and higher Mathematics, to-
gether with the usual branches of thorough,
practical English education.
The Trustees DESTROYS Of building up here q
permanent School of high order, have employed
Mr.. Hanna, an able and efficient Teacher, and
pledge themselves to procure, il needed at any
time, well qualified assistant, to and han In the
discharge of his duties.
TERMS-for session of five months:
Elementary English 81 90 90
Common 10 90
Advanced II 30
Languages and Higher Mathematics, 10 90
Boarding can be had in pleasant private fami-
liesat 81 30 per week.
For further p"oticuars address the Trustees OF
Teacher, Glasgow, Mo.
G. W. MOREHEAD,l
THOS. NJ. LEWIS,
VIM. G. BROWN, Trustees.
X. l.. BARTON,
EVAN PRICE,
July %, 1857.
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A FIN E E Ar M
FOR SALE.

IA THE farm of Nathan Holloway, de.
KHi ceased situate near Miami, Saline
County. Mo-, is offered for sale. Said farm
consists Of 400 acres, 225 of which is in a high
state of cultivation. The Improvements consist
of spacious dwelling House, with good outhou-
ses, barns &C., good orchard, mill in good
running order, and everything about it com plete
for immediate occupancy. The land is well wa
tered and timbered. For further particulars APP
plyto IN. HoLLoWAn,
Augl,st 29.tf. Miami, Mo.
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Breckenridge Oils.

THE BRECKENRIDGE COAL AND OIL
L COMPANY have opened depot for the sale
of their COAL OILS, at No. So South Main ST.,
ST. Louis, where parties can be supplied at whole
sale and retail. Specimens of these oils for burn
ing and lubricating purposes, together with the
suitable lamps for the burning oil, can be seen al
the depot, where parties who feel interested in
this new article are invited 10 call For prices,
terms, &C., apply 10 J. X. FINI,AY.
Aug. 20, lS57-3m.
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GtASGOW alfsMALE SEMINARY,
STRAY NOTICE.

TAKEN up as stray, by Samuel Bell, in
l. Prairie township, Howard county, on tina 28tt
day of July, 1857, one sorrel horse, four or five
years old, l5l handr half high, both hind tee
praised to one hundred dollars by John II. Way.
land and Stephen G. Mott, who were duly sworn
by me for that purpose.
Taxed and subscribed before Ime, This August
lth, 1887.
J. B. BRADFORD, up.
Aug. 27, le57-sw-
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EXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE,
GLASG OW, MO.

C5Y- Deposites received. Time and sight Ex-
change wanted. Land warrants bought and sold.
Drafts and notes collected. Exchange in sums to
suit, always for sale.
~ We will pay interest for money, and issue
certificates of dcposite therefor al rate and time
agreed upon. No interest paid except by special
agreement.
WESTON F. BIRCH & SON.
Glasgow, Mo.
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Lovely WoMrs.-An article manuiac'
tursd by milliners and drss'maker',
"Who wants but little on her head,
Bat much below 10 make her spread"
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FOR SALE.
a are Chan &c @

FOR SALE.
a R are Oh an g Q !
vJNHE undersigned will sell the Furniture in the
j. Glasgow House, large portion of which has
been in use but little over one year. The Rooms
are well fitted up. The stand is equal to any on
the Missouri river--is situated on Water Street,
fronting the steamboat landing; has good corps
of servants. Any one desiring to embark in the
Hotel business, would do well to examine this To-
cation.
There is an unexpred lease on the house, having
about three years TO run, and which can berenew-
ed. For further information, apply on the prem
ises, or address, WIN. H. THOMSON,
Glasgow, July 30,'57. Proprietor.
Housekeeping Goods.
Brown and bleached sheetngs 4-4 to Id;
Sheetings and pillow case linens;
Bleached and brown shriings;
Marsailes, toilet and dimity quilts;
Bleached & brown table linens;
Embossed and printed table covers;
Heavy and light Irish linens, all qualities;
Also very large variety of bleach
ed and brown domestics, of all grades; plain and
striped osnaburgs bed ticks drllings ;cotton yarn,
carpet warp, with every description of goods for
Gentlemen and Children's Wear.
april 80, '57. SMITH, BOON & co.
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N EW GOODS


OUR STOCK of Spring and Summer Goods
" now opened, is the largest we have ever bIo't
TO this market. Every class and department has
received the closest attention, i having been our
aim to present to the citizens of Glasgow and vi
cinitv stock of Goods, which for elegance.
cheapuess and tastefulness of selection could not
be surpassed by any house in Missouri. Howfa
we have succeeded will be submitted to the ludg
ment of those who will avail themselves aft our in
vitation to call and see for themselves. That i'm
portant class of society-the Ladies-has not been
neglected. We have provided for their especial
qualification a magnificent stock of
DR. SIS GO O q s.,
Among which NAV be found several styles and
fabrics entirely new in this market. Hoped
Skirts and Skirting Cloth have met wi h the atten
ton their importance demand French iroren Cor
sets and articles for the toilet, in great variety.
PardsoIs and MantiildS of the new style-very
beautiful.
SUMNER WIS,
of Shetland Wool, Cashmere Stella and Delaine,
the first an entirely new article and very handsome
Our stock of
ENTBRO IDERlES
is very large and desirable. Among them may be
found Maltese and Valenciennes Lace sets from
So to S25. Collars, Sleeves, and Handkerchiefs,
embroideredin colors. Elegant embroidered Cam
brio Hdkfs for 81. 80 worth 50. so, and twenty-five
pieces Swiss and Cambria Edgings at Toe, worth
fully $1.25. II you wanta
Glove of a ROHnet,"
beautiful Ribbons, or the finest French flowers,
you cannot fail to be pleased with some that we
can show you. We have endeavored, IN short, to
make this department of our business-goods for
ladies' use--as perfect and desirable as possible.
For
Genffemen's wear,
we have a very desirable stock of Ready Made
Clothing, Cassimeres, Cloths, Yestings, Gloves,
Hosiery, and all the goods that are usually kept in
first class furnishing store. We have very COM
plete stock of
Boots and Shoes,
Hats for men and boys of every material. Car
petings, Mattngs, Rugs, Oil Cloths &C.. &C., all
of which we are willing TO sell on the most reason
able terms to cash or prompt paying customers.
SPOTSWOOD & KIRKBRIDE.
April 2, 1857.
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Buggies. Buggies.

T HAVE, on consignment, Four Superior Bug
l. gies, manufactured by Messrs. 7. B. Edga
81 Co.. OF st. Louis, for sale low 10 close. TIL,
usual guarantee given.
THEO. BARTHOLOW.
June II, 1S57-tf.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.

SESSION BEGINS, LIST DAY OF OCTOBER
" ENDS, .......'.... ..... 4th OF JULY.
Boarding in private families, per week 50 10 So
Tuition in the University for The Scho-
lastic Year, '''''' '''''' .''' '..... S2l 90
Tuition ia the Primary Department, ...... $40 90
The Organization embraces eleven officers, and
full course of instruction is given in Mathemat-
les; Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Ancient
Languages English Literature, chemistry and
and the elements of an English education.
For fu' ther information, letters addressed to the
President at Columbia, Boone county, Missouri,
will be promptly answered.
W. W. HUDSON,
Aug. 27, le57-5d Pres't.
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WATCHES, CLOCKS,
y Il wv G T. r. X
And Fancy Goats

And Fancy Goods.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN, having just returned
y from the Eastern cities, is now receiving his
stock of GOODS, purchased expressly for this
t,embracng the largest and finest assortment
of
watches, Clocks, JeweIry, SC.
ever brought to this place. His Watches have
Just been imported from the best manufactures,
and of the finest workmanship, and of the lat
est improved movements, with heavy Gold and
Silver cases, and warranted 10 keep time. Hist
JEWELRY
consists of fine Chains, Seals, Bracelets. I.ockets
Breast-pins, EARRINGS, Finger-rings, and Charms;
also SPLENDID assortment of Enameled, Coral 4
Lava, in full sets, from the finest domestic manu-
factories, embracing every variety Of cheap, cost
ly, beautiful and usefu articles, adapted TO com
fort, pleasure, and adornment of the Fair SEX
He has also received an extensive assortment of
Gold, silver, steel and plated Spec
tacles;
Also fine assortment of
Port Monies, Pocket Cutlery,
Gold Pens, Brushes,
Thimbles, Ladies Rehcules, &c.,
Jet Goods, Work boxes,
Combs, Writing Desks,
Violins, Accordeons,
French FIutinas, Guitars,
Toys, Violin & Guitar strings
This splendid assortment of Goods was selected
with great care, and from the latest importatons;
they are of the best quality, and newest styles,
and are offered at such prices as will compare IA
vorably with any establishment in ST. Louis.
N. b. Watches, Clocks. Jewelry & Accorde-
ons, repaired IN a workman-like manner. All
Work warranted to give satisfaction.
Silver Ware of all kinds made to order at short
notice, by experienced workmen.
Old Gold and Silver taken in Exchange.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.
C51- Sign Of the Big Watch, No. 81, Union
Block, First Street, Glasgow Mo.
June IL, 1851.
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HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL,
fa1tsE FAYETTE, Mo.
TIHE TWENTY SEVENTH SESSION of
II this Institution will commence on the
I4th of september, 1857.
b The Male Department having been transferred
to E<ftral College, this becomes a
FEMALE SEMINARY.
All departments Of instruction are in charge OF
competent teachers.
The Boarding department, and all the domestic
arrangements, wllTemain under the directscor.
troll of the Principal and his Lady, whose best Ell
forts will be used TO make the Boarding House
pleasant and profitable IIoME for Young Ladies'.
TERMS FOR SCHOLASTIC YEAR:
Boarding, Washing and Tuition, $3.50 90
Day Scholars, SIS 90 10 $40 90
EXTRA.
Music, Piano, Guitar or Melodeon, $40 90
Use of Instrument for Practice, $40 90
Ancient Languages Ono extra charge,)
Modern Languages, SIS 90
Drawing, Painting, Embroidery,
Leather work, Wax work, &C., $40 10 $50 O.
Students will be admitted at any time, ami
charged only from the time Of entrance; but aser
entrance no deduction will be made except al The
option of the Principal.
For further particulars address,
W. T. LUCKY
August Is, lso7-bw Faystte, Mo.
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ALE.
Ok Bbl's Pittsburgh Ale, just received per
LDsteauIer A. c. Goddip, 0pd for Sab
MASON e. TOObEY.
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y DOTS AND SHOES-As our stock of Shoes
- is now nearly complete, we will take great
pleasure in showing some very superior goods in
this line, including all descriptions of
LADIES SHOES, SLIPPERS AND CATERS
gents, boys, misses, and children's boots, nd n
shoes, in great variety, also HEAVY BRoGANs &C.,
&c., at as low prices as the market will afford.
april 80, '5U SMITH, BOON g. co.
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Genfienen,s wear.

we have a very desirable stock of Ready Made
Clothing, Cassimeres, Cloths, Vestngs, Gloves
Ho, iery and all the goods that are usually kept IL
first class furnishing store. We have very com
plete stock of
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NJ Ar IL e rs.


CLEVELAND, July 80.
FLoUR.- In lots of 80 to 50 bbls, sales lange
at $3.50 @ S7,00 per extra brands.
WHEAT.--Tbere is little to be noted in refer
enee TO the existing market as the stocks are
about all out and the demand is wholly limited
to the want of city millers who have a retail
trade to supply. The only question to discus:
under this bead is the coming crop, conc c,miag
which the favorable reports a'e almost without q
parallel. 0hioiS likely to give much larger
yield than for many years, and Indiana is rapidly
approaching an abundant delivery.
CoRN.-rhe market has been characterized by
extreme dulmess, and general yielding of pri-
ces.
OARS Market is a shade easier and dull
sales range at 81 a sac.
RYE.-Light sales sI.OO per bu.
BACoN,-Hams and shoulders are active AM
steady at previous rates.
BUTTER.-Choice W. R. l5@ Ice.
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DrhTu ~ rnK LAEoEst Mas m mE WoRLu
The funeral sermon u NJ. Milues Dmdsn, vic
del at bis residence in Henderson COunly, will
BE- preached On tie fourth Sunday 10 tbs month,
five miles southwest from LeSiugton, Tenn. The
Masonic fraternity will be 10 attendance. IN foil
regslia, on the occasion.
The deceased was beyond all question, the lar.
gea man in the world. His height was feet 6
inches-two inches higher than Porter, the eele.
brated Kentucky giant. Ills weight was frac.
ton over 1000 poundsl
IL required seventeen men 10 put him in hi.
coffin. Took over 100 feet Of plank to make bi,
coffin. lie measured around the waist six feet
four inches-Teanessee Paper.
And il will take parson BroWnlow two days to
preach bis funeral sermon.-Ex.