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NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRACTORS.-It being
IN the intention of the board directors the Washington
Rockville Turnpike Company the
10 Its terminus at the District line requested
apply TO the undersigned
Of April next JOHN c. BRENT,
No 80 Louisiana
J. c. LEWIS,
Feb 24-3nwt 492 Seventh
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TINTED STATES LAWS, -57.-The Stat
Largo and Treaties Of tho United States Of America
tho Third Session Thirty Congress- s5657
by Geo Nuo Published by authority of Congress- Royal
Just published by LITTLE, BROWN, & co.
Ap l6-2ufeo liz Washington street. Boston
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CHARLES KINGSLEYS NEW BOOK.-Tw
~ Years Ago. by Charles Kingsley, author "Angus
Leigh" 81 25.
The Americans Japan nbdgmcn Of the
tive of the Un expedition Japan under Commodore Ferry
by Robert Tones 81 rs.
Things Not Generally Known, popular hand book OF
readily accessible in literature, history and science edited by David
A. Wells. 81 25
waverey Novels household edtonGuy Manncrng volumes
81
The Worlds Own by Julia Ward Howe. so cents.
Focms by Charles Swain, volume blue and gold rs
Longclow's Prose Works, vols. blue and gold. 81
Isabel The Young Wife and tho Old Love- by John Cory Jcae
70 cents.
Reading Without Tears, Mode Of Learning Read by
the author of ''Icep Of Day. so
The Chds Book Of Nature; by Washington Hooker NJ 81
Miss Str ricknndh Queens of Scotland volume o. 81.
just published and for sale at ....
TAYLOR q MAURYS
April 81 ........ BOOKSTORE 9th street
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washington Branch Railroad.

washington Branch Railroad.
TNRAINS leave Washington for Baltimore
L Al 6 and so, n. m, and 3 and ~, p. m.
Sunday at Az, IN.
Leave Baltimore Washington
At AZ and 94, u. and and bi4, p.
On Sunday at AZ, n.
Passengers Philadelphia and New York will take trains ut 80
and Az.
Passengers for Annapolis will take trains at So A.
Do. for Norfolk " " S1a and ..
Do for the West and y, connecting
a Washington Junction, 7. ii. PARSONS Agent,
Jan I'd
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VIZ BORDER R0VERS; by Emerson Bennett.
M or tho Secret of Power; by Mrs. souhworth vol
C,r,nt 'pnesS scenes In Georgia. vol, Illustrated.
March o. ~ % H'V; lp ,,Cl y1L, - r,.stgnod autI
X EQUATIONS for the Army of the United States,
"Qa Of 81 20 P''e VI "'"' 'i'0 o p"Ssse' on re-
For sale al r,vtnp T. u.rrpv,s
APu ,.i LAiLoh q aS hnShas
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THO LEASE, for term of years, the mansion of the
Il late General Towson, United States army 1t contains all the
modern improvements water works. furnace &c
ply to J. B Fl. SMITH, esq, his Office, on street
March 2I-2wtf
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VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND in Iowa for Sale -
Tho undersigned offers for sale the s. W. fractional quarter
49, township 73 north range the
This land fine rch rolling prairie the Shockcys branch
Crooked Creek lies close the Burlington and Washington
and Is 80 miles Burlington 10 miles Washington
from Pleasant and Columbus miles from Charlottesville
the Plank Timber
2 miles, saw-m miles isml miles distant Ncighbor
hood settled with church and school privileges fine
building spot on the land
C1IAS i. STANSBURY,
Patent Agent, 40l street.
April 1i-co1w Corner OF 7th
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nR. M. V. B. BOGAN respectfully informs his
friends and the public that he has removed his Office
Massachusetts south sdc
m streets where he will be happy the calls
who may require his professional services.
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HOFFEE, FRUIT, &c.-70 bags green Rio coffee
~ Also consignment
800 boxes oranges
200 do lemons.
Just received and for sale by
March 21-co3if MURRAY & SFAMES
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ppoTECTION AND INDEMNITY FROM .
LOSS AND DAMAGE BY FIRE,
, pFRJLS or YfEfSEA AND INLAND TRANSPoRTA-
I'M TfON
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Authorized Capital a,,d assets, si,47a,o57 or
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opPICE Northwest corner Of Pennsylvania ay-
snue and seventeenth street, Washington city
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Fire Marine and Inland Insurance
Authorized cAPITAL ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-10-12

MAIN-ST.. OVER THOMPSON'S SHOE STORE)
ukand
tina they peIsrd
II, nnsse Us
Itisose
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II
VIII sn
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ExTM AOR DBNAky lNDUaInInTs
ta TO TRADE


Attic ssNimble Stxpsncr.s
| An now receiving my Spring and summsrstock
Of Dry iosds, Hat and Bonpsss, boots aud
Shoes, Croskery Ware, tc, dirsel frcn The Eastern
cities, which cOMTxfses extensive variety IN aii
these departments. Ny steek will com pasc favor
ably with any IN tbs city in point II variety sLd
quality, and tits we'll known fact thstthe priess
are al vssAL es8
OF Drsss Goods, have silks, Tissues, Bsrrgss,
Lawns, Barge Delaines. Chaliics, Popiirs, vaIen-
ciaA Pisids, Dsbstss, ArgAntines, Lawn Robes.
kc.
or stapls Goods, heavy brown domestic ,bleAehed
do, Osnabufgs, drills. tiekings, prints. Ae.
ALSO, Linen Goods Of All kiuds--white and
brow n for pants white and brown table dis per,
ssash and dtspss towsling, Irish liner. brown DO.
ALSO, Summer shasls, black siIk Vesstes, er,-
brcideres, laces, pocket handhefchiefs, kosfsry,
tEia.nisss, Gsnn shiris srsvsts, liars and sss-
dsndsru.
ALSO an assortmsnt " SPINNER Clothing, and
nssssssry articles too nomsrous - mention.
/ AND il connection with tbs aboye, Ik4sp an -
sortment of Qseessw and Grpceriss, the latter
Of which stiia seAttaue TO cell ~ who1ssai
prices fresh let Of choice Teas direct lion the
Canton Tea Co., New York, which are warranted TO
give entire sstisfsstion or The money will Le re-
funded.
Ithink 1 can now offer nducem ent not to tsex-
sslisd ~ any hosss 10 this city.
II there u any criticize youcanno ind anywhere
else, just call at the Nimble htapence--anywhsss
along AAin-street,
p.s.-1hsse are not old goods--Lass NOT been ON
Asnd sines n, year one.
Nes. 81, -. 77asA 100 ma...ss.
l{45 saF s. 3. billings.
K~al~k In~a An~iilF.dA~
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TO PAINTERS.
AIF H. invite your attention 10 eur tut ana COM
w pietp stock Of Paints, Gals, Ac, v hlch we are
constantly recsing from New York, Cincinnati and
other cities. NeoGcr
$40 Kegs Pure White Lead,
30 do LithMge,
80 do Red Lead,
80 do snow White Zine.
10 bbis. Lnsecd Oil,
do Turpvntine,
10 DO Glue,
finishes Of all kinds,
NafnIsaas - -
Al th cheapest rates for cash or ON short time
Cali and see, al No So Main street, keakuk, Iowa.
aGg2ld }. BHADEN 4 Co.
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DIMENSION STUFF,
PLANTER rAIsrs

10D Bbi.s. Plaster Paris ON consigamsut ard
luO for sale. This Plaster having keen tested
" some q ihe plasserefs q this city thg sahser
Der feels fulfilled In recommending Ii 60 ali ,ho.e
needing tie article, and refers 10 IN Brown. arals
tcct. T. KfIJJaNfO
sag1ld Jchnsor.ss, bet. Sd 4 4th
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BRUCE Il son,
Land Agents . nd Brokers,

LII Guho NO nbOAeROs
" DEALERS IN
EXCHANGE AND LAND WARRANTS,
Wild Lands, Iuprorsd Farms, Tona Progeriy, &C.,
FORT DODGE, IOWA.
WE pay particular attention to the selection Of
w Lands and their location, v 18th cash Land
Warrants, in the IT. Dodge, Sioux City and Usage
Land Dctricts, Iowa. We have agents Mt Sioux
City and Usage who evo y heir tine and At
tentiop to the Transaction Of our buifness The IT.
Dodge district will receivs our personal attention
We will collect notss, bills, drafts and aeesp,apces
throughout Iowa, and remit proceeds promptly in
drafts on New York. Real Estate an Land War.
rants bought and sold commission. Titles on
amined and taxes paid. W. also pay PARTICULARS
ATTENTION to theloaning Of Land Warrants for non
residents, the loanina Of money At best western
rates, and to investments generally. We examine
carefully all lands Ne locate and Will give plat and
desert ption. Our commission for loaning OF locating
Land arrnpts in the above named distrcts will be
SO per 100. 50 per 1870, 81 per 80, and s. per 40
sores, which should accompany the warrants, and
also he Land Office fees on warrant Of 81 for aeh
40 acres, in bills or drafts - New York.
LAND ENTERED ON TINE.
All business sntTutsd 70 - will seesive promp,
| and careful atssatisn. Oorrsspen1susssslieited
apr2y -dA Wv
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NOTICE Ia hereby given to owners Of the Let's
described In the foregoing list situated In the
City Of keokuk, Lee county and State Of Iowa,
whose names are mentioned above, and all Others
interested, that special tax has been assessed
and levied on said lots by the City Council Of
the said city for paving the Alley through
Block No SO, as designated Ia the above list,
and unless pay be made Of the taxes 40 levied
aud also all costs, before the 18th dny Of Octo
Der A. u. 1857, the said lots or 60 much thereof
shall be necessary TO discharge The said to and
coats, will be Sold on the day aforesaid, ut the
Mayors oice, IN said city, between tbs hours Of
o clock a. III. and o'clock p.
G. Z. STEVENS,
Collector of the City OF keokuk.
keokuk, Sept. II, '57-dtd
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SANDERS X DUNBAR.

- p" " u i. u OOJy0s
Main strsst, bet. 5lb 9th kUk uk IOWA,
F1NIIEuDtersigIed Aese nov insun
their War; hoCIat, aid iesi IN
keeping constantly On baud 0welIe
selected assert mtHtoi all Guds Of FarnttuYS, sm-
braciny Marble top DresslIF and plat bussausj
fine and plain s0fas hBc aud plain Cantor snd
Card Tables Cane tAna y iEsk 81 Chsirs, Rssk-
Ing Chairs ofevery deserlt tienfItE allain wooden
seat, to the finest Lair clothGtufSd seat; plain and
fancy turnedCottag beds cad q txtsststyls;
Lounges, DC.
Loekine 0lassea Of al ines e!oekf ,pASpet1nRet
Aoor and door ma,tiugs. Geor aHa NIB aii ssshs.
nattrasses, feather dastyrs, carriage rimninGs,
window shades and III ming AID every other
tiele usually kept In our line Of bEsinrss.
Part ofour stock was ma dc und. ar owA Super
vsisn and the rest bou ght from inanufactories of
high standing, 70 that VIC can arrant every Arti-
Gle for durability and finish of work MAnship.
Our object 10 TO establish permanent business
here, Hnd not the Peter rank principlss
and IN ipducement to person 10 purchase Of
rs, We are resolved sell 1T this lowest ST. Louis
prices.
Call and examine our stock bsfOro purch ssin 4
elsewhere. We will slwaystaka pleasurein show
inF furniture to Ladies and Gentlemen who nj
favor US with call whether they foe Inclined T.
buy or not.
SANDERS 4 DUNBAR.
Yeh %. l357.-dAwtf
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NEW ERA COOKING STOVE

rI,iIE above cat reprssenss AvieW ~ the most
i complete and perfeot
COOKING AT04E N0WSHu Use
The Patterns ass sn&tes3y neW, 1nvins been la AIDE
by ugths year, 1hey ~ fast supplantihg alioth-
er Cooking s,ovss In thsmsskst. Tbs demand for
them il already 70 great that 70 are pr pairing to
manufacture hftyof them per day. Thoe wanting
that almost indispsLsible article, . Gpod Cooking
Stove, should remtmbeT that fmprSremeLr and
progress arc the or,cr n thsdsy,sn that In ar
tiele Of domestic ule has there been greater m
pr9yement, within the hasten years, than the one
now under consideration. Therefore, you will
greatly promote your interests by selecting the
ssNEW ERA" COOKING STOVE,
in preference totakinsu with one Of anantiquated
pattern,
~ For sale wholesale and retail, n our store,
No. 81 Main, st., kE0KUK, IOWA, where can nj
ways be found the most com ete andyariod assort
mott IL Cooking, Heatilg, and Palor Stoves ever
offered in the West.
Fer Also, linpers Stock Of oil kinds. -s&
MS. MOORE, BRIDGE 4 BKO.
Agent Uanl-dyj
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4 HAVE This day sold To u. II. Runner my . ntir
/ stock Of Hats, Cape, Millinery foods, etc., an
recommend him to the public experienced an
at this business and worthy of their patronage.
March III ASH. j. L., HUMPHREY
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At No. 81 will always b. found good stock and
the newest yies aad TO my ffie1dA aud ds in
my line, will oaer great Inducements. On hand
and for sale low, il the largest and beat assortment
Of spring and summer goods offered in hi cftv
No. so Main-st. keokuk, lows,
mchlpdtf NJ. III HUMMER
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pIREcT IMPORTATION
HARWARE AND CUTLERY,

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY!
rnronr NJ 1sb Nv xuo j T1G = bE1 =
asvs II stsrs, ~ AZ r.sisvins 3eA.ir suppliss
Tor ths spring trass dirsss fron s6e makers whish
thsy ohsr to cash and prompt tins-buysrs on To-
voTsbls terms. The stock being unusuaily large,
they oonddeatysolict an examina,isn q thesssas.
~ safe low by s. wa II. TUCKER.
CNATHs.--A larseslocL Of various qualities, for
~ sale by s.. II. TUCKER.
Lay kAKEs.--Hsy Rukes Of diGe rent qualities
- forsale low BY s.W.& IL. TUCKER.
IRAIN Ora dies --Grapevinc, Premium, and
: common trades 80 ). W. v. z z. H. rucKsR.
LAY FORKS.--A large stock, assorted quail
- tics. for sale by s.. II. TUCKER.
CTRAW FORKS Three-Tin Straw Forks Of
y different qualities for sale by.
CPADEs.--A Large stock Of iron, steel and cas-,
$. w. H. TUCKER.
A MES sH0vELs.-- A large stock Of Ames'
s.'w.A TUCKER.
CCYTHE STONES. --scythe stones, Of different
s. w.sH TUCKER.
CCYTllE KlFLEs.---yarious qualities Of seythe
~ kihes and sharpepers for sale by
VIII. TICKER.
GIGklEs.-A good article ~ Sickle fer sale by
- T. w. IL. TUCKER.
GR1NDSToNES The BcYea @ ri ndstones OF "a.
~ rious sizes, fer sale hy
s. ". 4n. TUCKER,
tsien Of the Red Paddock,
iys d&w corner Of Main and Second SITS.
GADY. JONES 4 PECK,
AGENTS FOR
III
NJ <s~@"N. -
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- Z 80 y = n -@T-s
+. l.. C06nADLB. emo. j, VnYl
CONNADLE ,.ksAmYTM
WHOLESALE GR0CERS.

- = 2 = = = - SWSBK NUW1
ForwatAl1G 4lESoniasieA
MERCHANTS,
Nos 81 and 80, LSvss opposite Sc ID boa Iandius
KEOKUK, IOWA.
ME are now IN receipt Of ,srgs stock Of goods
w oar finefoP WHITES TNxbs ~ which the
attention Of Cash Customers tr pion.pt time buy-
srs y solicited. Our stock Is partly rompriscd u
ihe Fol Ify1 Inc. tEt s1%E && S-N X u %.TrNTTTt9-
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Ne. lls Maln-st., bes. Ash q 1th,
WaoLEsALu AND RsrAIL puALnns N

~ PIiUMMER 4 90. Il, I.
Ne. lls Main ST, bes. Ash 4 4th,
wsoLEsALs AND RsrAIL DsALsRs N
UILDER HARDWAR
LAVE nov in store . full stock q Huildins
i i Materials, sach as Him and AoItisc Lacks.
Latchcs and Knobs, Gutts, Screws and Bott, Saak
Pulleys aud Cords, Sash Fastenings, Belk, Car
riages, Wardrobe itooks, Gate Hinges, &C., DO.
CARPENTERS TOOLS.
PLu VI MEN 4 CO.,
DEALERsIN
SASH, GLASS, PAINTS, OILS,
A RE prepared to furnish French and American
IA Glass OF any sire desired. Alse, British
Crown Glass Sash Of all common sizes; Linseed
Oil, varnishes, Spirits Turpcntine, Alcohol !;
Paris Chrome Green, dry and in oil; and all the
cheaper qualities Of Green al sorts Of Draining
Colors Gold Leaf; Silver and Copper Bronze :;
Paint and varnish Erushes. Also.
WHITE LEAD AND WHITE ZINC.
We are also Agents for the State Of Iowa for
Fosters Patent Friction Window Supporters
which are now coming into very general use, and
are excellent SUI titute for weights o pulloys,
and great saving ~ expense.
~ Agentswantpd to sell them through the
State.
Weare also agents for Kcokuk for "White's
Pendulum Curtain Fixtures tho simplest and
bestCur tain Fixture ever invented.
PLUMMER d Co.,
Iva XIV npil
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Jobbing of All Einds do.e with
Prsmptness.
VOnFING u6Nf AaAIyAytyEpfitoSt ,uR NJ

y
cEs PUT UP ON SHORT NOTICE.
WARM AIR FURNACES!
We nov prepared TO put ap Warm Air Far.
naces for heating Dwellings, ChnreArs, Publie
Halls, DC. The Furnace ustd IL the msnufactsrs
Of Lotze III Cincinnati who has spared no pains
or Expense III perfecting heating appat atus which
has superior ia p9la, of durability, economy
and convenience, safety from Ore, eAithful ssAti-
iation and pufe quality Vi heated air.
aug2bd kICkEi h ABBOTT.
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variety
i n
%
Keady-NIade Clothing
FURNI SHING GOO ID S.
general No 70 Maint
win VI
n t
Sent
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q. q, BTEVENE,
Collector Of the City OF Ksokuk.
SAINT IA lR6f.dt


NV FALL MILLIN ER r. 3 s
Al ISIS WARNER wishes 10 notify her former
Wl p&trous, and tbs public generally, that she
has returned FROM NcN York Win ; Very choice
stock of Bonrats and Millinery Goods, purchased
from tho lsrgest Nov York importer. md which
ars now fsady for sale o. inspectisn.
MI orders Vxscuted with dispatch, and warrant
a - Kiys estisfaction.
b4Ssw BoAnets bicached or DYED. 8 htSs n
! 0pf1l6t haiiding, one door below rooms oecu
Hsd il the spring, which have been Attsd - IN
n6fsrn sty1s sxprsssiy for this purpose. AZ
Fourth street, between Main and Blondsan. Zee
kuk, Iowa. [ssp3ldtf
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TIN AND fAPaN.r WARE,
WunIESAlE ANn He AL. y. a.

TIN AND IApaNyrU WARE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
WE have oa hand Il cpnstant suppiy Of Tin
w and Japsned WMo, and can faraish all who
may favor US with ca uitiIes al heiesale or
Retail.
LUDLOW cos IMPROVED ,FhUtT CANS.
No Var, !Solder or Cement Used.
The neatest, .bfssi, and most convenient can
used. 1hey are ctsil y sealed nadop n,a, and bes.
or fail to preserve trait vegetables, ae., III pcT
fncly fresh state hose Cas-. can be used year al
ter year. Directions fer rafting MP all iinIs "
Fruits and Vegetables ACCOMPANY she Cans.
EVERY CAS- WARRANTED.
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1.-TWO ~ 0Glses, and two Basement Aoeulf, %
jy33d SAMPLE 1 RANKIN.
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NOTlCB II hereby given to the owners of the
Lots dsssibed In tire foregoing list, situated In
the Osy ~ Kspknk, lee county and State Of lava,
whose nAmes are men toned, and All others fnt1S-
q MI that special tax has bssn sssssse1 sad
lsvisd On ssid bots, by the City Council " aid
city, fox paving of side walks, - dssigsAes1 IN
the above list, and unless payment - aaAs
Of the tAxsg levisd and also ali COSTS befere To
3lSt Day NJ Octpbers A. d. 1857, the said lots, ~
- np4{ 4tnr0l ~ aAala be nseassarg " ln4orgD
Sid TAX and eosts, viii ~ sold On he dAy stss-
said, 1t the Mayors of6cs In sAid city, 6etwssn
iAs Aosls x '1lo1a .. y. auc clock =. =.
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Tho Lawrence Coal Company.
COAL

~ " ~ ~
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, ~ the Land
n ing or Yard, a, the K~okak, IT. Dss Aoines
q Minnesota kuiiread Depot, anu ueIiserco NJ the
Lcyre or To tonaumersin different parts Of thecity
Tss-oricrs received 1T tho Banning House VI
Ford, 1arham Ford, or u the Office ia the Des
Moines X. II. Depot. JAS; BROWN,
jy7d3mo Selling Agent.
n Farm aud u 0uee and Lot for Sal o..
II WILL SKLI, on favorable terms, Farm Of 80
i AIRES, we'll improved, with comfortable
dwelling and out houses, situated in Hancock CO..
Ills, about miles from Keokuk.
ALSO. a Lot on the corner Of 9Th and Timsa
streets, with new frame dwelling house. In
quiro vi the Des Moihoa Valley Planning Mil.
serl7dH r. H. VANDEGRiFT.
WAIx IN kANAAAl
THREE or Four hundred Aercs Of Land TO az
i change for Dry Goods OF Groceries. lnquirsef
scpt6dims TuQS. MARTIN.
~ asoOdv imss ~. Lenssm.
Ls0h hAvoFing pas try, jeliies, sauces, ice crsa
IT etc ,just resolved and for sale in any quantity
augls KING ! TAYLOR, Msin-st.
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Warm Air Furmaces.

s + q Y e s..
GILES F.sPILLgYB, ST LOUIS,
TT 10 hardly necessary for NJ TO Yecur to this
i Stove, the character Of which IL % fayosably
known. For simplicity Of arrangement saving
Of fuel and superiority Ut cperstiopsit stands I'M
rivaled. Its advantages arc the result Of twoim-
provements, viz. 'tsHes'Ai
LIST. INoREAs,D DaAnaur FtUss;
"a. GIEcULArixs HsT.AiE ElrN.
WE Are NOW RECEIVING
AFIHg SUPPLY OF
PARLoR, COAL, HEATING h COOK STOVES,
Of all sinessnd patterns, which service beauty
and smoothness Of casting cannot DO sxcsllsd,
among which are the patterns Of North, Chase 3
North, Of Philadelphia, Pa. Call and examine
Tor yourselves,
FNAMFTED CRATES
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PI.u "a N EN 4 Co.,
DEALERs

jy30dAw
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1857-09-12

! 10 show the stctus Of these lei. Mile
people. we offer in evidence tbs a:hda-
Wis Of some o( the Oldest and NOS. re.
spectsble 'n},stitsnts Of Rspides. No
. mon Rra better Enawf. in The sect;on O.
country where they live, and thers are
none i'll whose veracity graater reliance
roold be'placed. They are all persons
Of truth snd honesty:
Iht Sta:s q Losisiara--Pa,fsh Of Rap,ass.
Personally appeared beioEo me. ;he
andersigned, Justice ofate Peace in and
for the State and parish aforesaid, James
johnson, aged n!nety-!our wears. a c;ti-
zen Of the State and parish aforesaid
~iio, being duly aworn according to law,
says that he has been resident o. tie
State Of Louisiana for something near
Hit? nine years.
/ have known tie Perkins. Swea.s.
sohnsons, Rays, Dyajs Oh Do7ais, Glib
sons and N'}iIses, the most os whom
nov live on Ten Nile creek, Of ueas the
Ten Mile precinct. in The parish Of Rap,
ides, ever s;ncs FIRST came to tLs State.
Old Joseph willis, the Baptist preacher,
vas the frs: Of t'sat tribe Of people that
| knew; liz was :nulatto, and VAS born
4 slave in North Carolina, snd It was 70.
ported that p fs" years previous to the
first 0: my acquaintance With him that
he sold his mother. He vas considered
free man of color, and IN fact. | called
hi1n q negro. I's was not allowed to
vote. All The Wii.isses now living near
Ten Mile precinct are descendants Of the
SAT-, Joseph Willis The Perkins, Sweats,
iohnsoas, Rays, Dya!s CT Doyais. and
Ilbsons, are al! mere o. iess connected
with the said JOSEPH, Willis, and we're
all considered fres men Of color Or nul-
sssoes none Of them ssrs allowed to
vote or send their children to the public
schools; nor TO muster.
:! was very Eag'ci. astonished TO i,ssr
that some few Of them were allowed ass.
- vote in the parish Of fapiles think
in The year i54l