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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
NOTICE!

e.. 4 IL persons are hereby expressly forbidden
II from and after this date, to cut timber,
quarry stone, build. enter upon. CT in any man.
ner take possession Of any Lot in the town Of
McGregor, or any piece or parcel ofths follow
ing described lands, to wit:
TIE N w snd the Is Of N Is Of Sec.
tion ~. Fractions No. &, in fractional Sec
tion No. 20. Section No. l in fractional Sec.
No. &c. The u Section in the S + corner OF
thu PAIL Giard claim No ], all in township
No. IS N R No. 8 " 5th P NJ, Without first
obtaining the written consent Of the subscriber
End entering into written contract in reference
shcrcto. AL persons hereafter 80 taking pos.
session Of any portion Of tho above described
lands otherwise than as above, and all persons
whs have heretofore done so, without the con-
sent Of tho undersigned, will be considered a.
seevspasserS and treated accordingly.
ALEX. MGREGOR.
McGregor, Oct. 9Th. 1856.
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Come Osae! Come .4xl!!
SIMPSON a. HOXSIE

SIMPSON & HOXSIE
Are now receiving large end well selected as.
sortment Of
GROCERIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
which we offer to the public at very reasonable
prices. Our Goods are direct from the city of
New York, oil fresh and new, and we are con-
vinced that they must please all who desire to
purchase. The stock consists OF all kinds Of
staple and fancy Groceries usually kept. We
have lsso for sale
BRANDIEs, WINES, GIN, SCHNAPPS
and cured Liquors Of all descriptions. Black
berry and Raspberry Brandics, together with
the best brands in market of ScorcH ALE and
LONDON PosrER Derby &. Days Star brand
Whisky, and various other brands which we
will sell at as low figures a. any other House,
1vealso have large and varied assortment Of
G. G A R S, .
Havana. Opera and Principe in any quantity.
and at prices running from TN 70 SIXTY Dol.
lars per thousand.
BOOTS 4 SHOES.
We have a small lot Of Boots and Shoes that
We will sell cheap.
N. B.-Orr Goods were all purchased In
New York from first hands. and we can conse.
quently sell them lower than those who have
paid a profit to the merchants Of chicago and
milwaukee. The proof Of this can be demon
strated by an examination Of prices.
Store on Main street, one door cast of the
Waverly, and nearly opposite the Eagle Hotel.
McGregor, July Sd, 1857. n28m6.
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HARDWARE STORE.
G.. G.. BICK.VELL.
Having leased the old stand of 81. D. Evans,
opposite the M'Gregor House, is now opening a
large and well selected stock Of
III II IL ID W II IL e,
in which may be found complete assortment
OF Cradles, Scythss. Rakes, Forks, Shovels,
Hoes, &c. Also
BsgtldiM: Hardware.
and CARPENTERS TOOLS. in great "a.
riety, with good stock Of Iron. Mails, Mulsy,
cross-cut and circular Saws. chains, chain
Pumps and Tubing.
The above Goods were purchased ON the mos,
favorable terms and will Do sold cheap.
McGregor. July, 1857.
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Doors! BltNdS!! SnSh!!!
FINHE Undersigned has Just completed Ware
L Room on Main Street, MEG EaoR, for the
special purpose Of supplying the Farmev, Build.
on and Dealers of North IoSa and Southern
Minnesota with all articles In tho line Of his
teade.
Nv ID o o IL s,
He can supply you with the two PANEL, pan
mel and pannel article, from u inches to 2
inches thick. He also has common Sash Doors
Sash Store DO0rs!!
window blinds
CO.M.MO.V SSH,
OF any size that may be wanted.
Tho Blinds and Sash are made Of the best
quality Of M 4 i " aux ee
hu mbeI..
Sash primed and glazed to order. Glass fur.
nishsd il requested.
Wholesale Dealers can trade here on terms
~ reasonable As to 60 East, or South. All work
70 be paid for on delivery. 0I viii not beun
Sevson. On ISAAC HARRISON.
A'oregor, IOWA. Aug. IL. 436m
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DR.. IF. COrfe.
PHYSICIAN e. SURGEON,

Formerly from tho Principal Hospitals and
Colleges in London, offers his services in the
above Professions. Office at his Store opposite
che Livery Stable, where Drugs and Chemicals
Of the Very Best Quality and every other arti.
Gle usually kept in Drug Store can be obtained
H. N. B-Advice Gratis at the Store.
NJ Crcgor, July 81. - 6m
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DIR. BOURBON,S
PU | M0NlC BA | S A N!
For the immediate ard certain cure Of
(bxsAs, Gods. Group, Asthma, Whooping.
Cough. bronchitis, Hoarseness, de-,
and also an invaluable remedy for
ton!
In order to place this valuable medicine with.
II the roach Of all, it is placed at tn. low price
Of Is cents Icr bottle, and it is warranted 10 ef-
feet moro cures than any dollar medicine before
the public. COLWELL & CO.,
Sole Praprieto:s, Madison, Wis.
Eold BY Hoffman. Pcnton 4 Co., T. w.
Wood T. Co. and J. S. King & Co., McGregor,
Iowa.
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B.aKEK r.

MI BERNATZ would announce to the.
N McGreger Public. and to Travellers that
his Bakery is again in successful operation
Every article usually found in IN establish
ment Of this kind, viii be kept Constantly r.,
sale.
Or Fresh Ale & Beer viii always be found
at his ahop, one Door West Of the American. !,
b MeGrsgor. May lat. nS0 Il.
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The Packet Messenger,
j. Stewart, Commander,

WILL ply regularly between Fulton City
and st. Paul. during the season OF 1857. The
MESSENGER will b q McGreger evsry
Wednesday light on hsr way 1r. and ever,
SUNDAY ca her turn '
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
Dr.. BOUKBONS
kR0MATIC FOREST blTTERS

WHAT THEY WILL Dol
They will cure Dyspepsia, Indigestion
Liver Complaint, Jaundico, Heartburn,
Drowsincss, Biliousness, 60.
.. and will in every in
stance IRE ......... So.
,.a..r vent .o....,...f
~ Anseks Of Ftrer and Ague and other Dslious
diseases. and are highly useful IN
Re NJ ale Co M p ! a ( ~ Is.
II A FEW REASONS
Why people should buy the Forest Filters In
preference to all other Medicines
Let: They not only CAN, but will give strength
and vigor to the system.
I'd. They are very pleasant to take add pro-.
duce 6ne appetite.
3d. IRIS THE oaE ,PEsr MEDIC NE in the WORLD.
4'h One bottle will always prove their eff.
eacv.
sth. They are not recommended a. a uyvEs.
ISL cvsE ALL, but will actually perform more
than Is promised.
9Th. Persons buying these bitters can have
their money refunded if they think after using
them that they have not received the worth Of
their money.
PRrcs OF QUAR- BorrLEs. - cts.
" PINT so"
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.V'eaC Wholesale n Retail
Grocery n Liquor House,
Near the Levss.
TINE subscribers take pleasure in announc
ing to the citizens of McGregor and sur.
rounding country, that they have recently re-
turned from New York, with . large and well
selected stock Of
Groceries, Provisions & Liquors,
Which they offer At reduced prices Our
stock consists in
Family Groceries,
Imported Liquors.
- Havana Cigars,
Wooden & Willow Ware.
DO, and in fact everything usually kept by
Cvocers. Our terms, "Cheap for Cash" BY
strict attention to business, we hope to receive
share Of public patronage. AL goods war
ranted ~ recommended. .......'-
CATLIN g. STARKS.
McG-egor, July 9TH, 1857. n39tf.
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1857. 1857.
SPRING TRIBE.
Havcrstick, Bennett g. Co.
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic
DRY GooDs, YANKEE NorIoNs DO,
Ill East Water Street,
MILWAUKEE, WIscoSsIN
"AVE now in store and for sale the largest
III and best stock Of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods DO,
Ever offer in the west purchased direct from
the manufacturers and which we will sell for
cash OF good approved paper at as low figures a.
any Jobbing House in any OF the
atlantic Cities.
Cash and prompt paying men viii do well to
give us q call and save their money and trans,
portation, by buying goods in Milwaukee.
HAVERSTICK, BENNETT d CO.
4 ks. III, n29.
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DICKINSON s. WILLARD,
Grocers, Commission. s. Forwarding
NJ f. II G H A N Il s,
Steam Ferry Landing, adjoining the
Mil. d Miss. Railroad Depot.
Prairie du Clien, Wis,
We arc now in readiness to attend to the
Commission and Forwarding Business, and to
those having goods or produce passing through
this point either North, South, East or West, We
troffc- our services
Our location near the Depot Grounds, Steam
Boat and Steam Ferry Landings, gives US the
most conrenir mt facility for carrying on the bu-
sin"ss which we now RESPECTFULLY solicit. In all
cases we shall act TOR the best interest Of or
correspondents, and we assure them that all
Goods entrusted to Is shall be handled VITA
care and forwarded without delay.
Produce bought and forwarded on reason
able terms
u Mark Packages "Care of D. g. W., Prai.
tie du Chen" n38, 6 m.
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Worth Western
Wholesale Drug House.
BROWER IVAN DUZER,


WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.
Front Street, PlAla,E Do CHEN. Wisconsin.
Opposite the Ferry Landing.
. DEALERs in Drugs Medicines, Paints,
IL Oils, Window Glass, Druggists Glass W are
Brushes. Pefumery, Patent Medicines. Naval
Stores, Wines. Liquors d Cigars.
10000 lbs. White Lead.
20 Bbls. Linsecd Oil.
20 Spirits Of TurpsnEnA
30 Varnish.
10 Camphens.
~ Burning Fluid.
10 Putty, in Bladden. 30 la.
e .g- 20 Refined Whale Oil
Is ta1 20 Alcohol.
5000 ba Snow White Zn;o.
200 OF. Quinine.
! 1000 Boxes Window Glass.
1000 Gallons Choice Wines and Brandies.
90 10000 Forsign d Domestic Ccgars.
o. We are prepared to fill ordsn for the above,
together with all articles connected With the
Drug Trade. which will be priced at the lowest
rates and forwarded with dispatch =
n30H BROWER 4 VAN DUZER.
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w A T. 81!
A II
" III o II IL s II IL E!!!
II am Just in receipt of the LARGEST Sro-x Of
l. WATCHES and JHWELRY, ever
brought into Northern Iowa. ..-.n
/ trust the public will not pass this by ~ an
Idle tale, for it is an
absolute Fact
That no invoice Of Goods of this kind has ever
crossed the mississippi North Of Dubuque that
will begin to compare in size, variety or value
with that which now offer to the citizens and
dealers Of this portion of the State.
The stock consists of a full assortment of
Watches, from the plainest silver to the finest
English Gold Hunter; of LocKErs of any de-
sc,iption required, BR.crlrrs, as high a. $50,O
Gold chains, for Ladies and for Gents, Ear
Rings aud Breast Pins of Ill the new styles ana
a. valuable as are worn in any Eastern City,
Of Gold Pens and Pencils and in fact every ar
Retail Jewelry Store. Now jest
Il o D II III E II Ell
Those Goods were bought very low, and they
will be sold at rriccs which other dealers arc
not willing to talk about. l have them for sale,
And it will pay any one who desires such articles
either TO wear or sell again, to call on me and
enquire the prices ask for them.
Ladies In want Of fashionable Jcwelry, such
- Fine Gold, Gold Stone or Canoes will know
that this 10 the place to buy. Gents who have
. spare pocket or fob can fill it with Watch
that will regulate their hours to charm.
@ W,tu YOsG Cali
At the dgn Of tho Large Watch. North aide of
MAIN sraEKr3 .s-.a.
--ss =.a-.. H. II. SMITH.
xco,egor, Iowa. Aug.7, ST. 4asw
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LLANDERs has Ill ths Faney -Liquovs
known - he txada. constantly on kauD
ct biz at'se n The NEW FRAME .BLOCK.
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X Bhla. Bath Brick, for sale by
~ AILEy d SorIHMATp.
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s. NORRIS r Co.,
WfjoLEeAlE& RETAIL DEALERS m
Sash,
n- Doors

Prices low. Work warranted. Orders for
odd sizss speedily filled. Sash glazed and
painted constantly on hand.
Sales Room South side of Main Street, Nc
Grsgor. adjoining Hatt T. Ru-dick's Lumber
Yard J. J. BARTLETT
n4l 3m. s. NORRIS.
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TCMENT and Calcined Plaster, and Plass
~ teripg Hair. just received and flr sals hy
462w HOFFMAN, BENTON 4 90,
rRACKERS! CRACKERS !! CRACK
~ ERS!!! Pic Mic, Sugar, Lemon. Boston,
ayds, Butter aud Watar. for sale by
46c. HOFFMAN, BENTON & Co.
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8 80 80 ID
HARDWARE.
JV'tlIta M s d Harvey,
4 FTER paying high Treights and Rents
n for the last year and not finding their
customers grumbling at the prices they paid
low Frcights and Rents. We are now reccv.
ing our stock Of goods while frcights are low
aud ha' just erected a large store nearly oppo-
site the Waverly House where our customers
will get the advantage of low Frcights and
Rents by calling. Iii our intention to build
up Hardware Trade at this point and are de-
termined not to be undcrsold by any Grocery,
Dry Good or other stores that keep Hard ware
Give us call. The Hardware Store is the place
to buy Hard,oare, and the North Io,oa 1Imss
Office to Advertise.
We are now receiving large stock Of Iron,
Cast Plow Steel, Nails and Shelf Hardware !;
Harvest Tools of every description which will
be sold low. Merchants in the interior will do
themselves justice by calling and finding our
prices before purchasing.
Wewould wish our customers to understand
that all our American goods were brought
directly from the Manufacturers and not second
hand.
We have on hand large lot Of
Iron all sizes,
Round, Square and
Flat Band, Hoop. Scroll.
Sheet, Horse Shoe, and the
best Nail Rod, Nails cut, pressed
Wro't. &c. Parks Clout and Finish.
ing Nails, Thimble Skeins, Wagon
Boxes and Axle Arms, variety
of sizes. Blacksmiths
Tools. Anvils, Ham.
mers, &c.
Carpenters & Joincrs Tools large lot.
Hand, Chopping and Broad Axes
Of different Manufacturers
make. Shovels, Spades,
Scoops, Long and
Short Handle.
CO TIN G B o XES
of the best kind we would call tho attention
of Farmers to them.
C18te1.11 Pumps
of every size, also Lead Pipe TO suit.
Chain Pump Fixtures and Chains.
Tin Ware.
A large stock Of our own Manufacture which
We warrant good.
PLATFORM g. COUNTER SCALES.
We are N. B. Gastons Agents, and any order
for Hay, Platform or Counter Scales will be At
tended to without extra expense.
We are receiving large stock of Car Bolts,
Washers, Nuts DC, direct from the Plantville
Manufacturing CO.
India Rubber
Betting and Pack
ing, all sizes. Rope and
Cordage of different sizes.
Saws. Hand, Rip, Cross Cut, Mill
and Circular. Files of the Arcade
Manufacture Warranted.
We are receiving q large lot of Tin Plate.
Sheet Iron, Rivits, Pail and Kettle Ears, Block
Tin de-, which will be sold at prices to suit
purchasers. Give US call and make hons
market.
STOVES. TOVES!
A large variety which will be sold for the mex,
| ninety days At cost and Freights. Merchants
would do well to give us call and examine
our stock As we wish to 60 out of this branch Of
our trade We will sell low.
ehave q large lot of the Lansing Manufac
ture of Cradles on hand which cant be beat
they were made expressly to our order, also q
lot Of Eastern manufacture.
GLASS Of every size.
Ono more word.
We are bound not to be unde,sold. n33 It
= Cases Saratoga Water, for sale by
~ ALLEN g. SouTHNAYD
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y Cases Saratoga Water, for sale by
- ALLEN g. SoUTHMAYD
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

~ 99t ee Eesponsihs the evl edeclS
5,es, a vi Sst 81
b6y AMI Ss = Though the
Member az ~ MSyots II efsS
hgh6lt sliis and 1IeTei61tf Of he
luScsS then they must lear tie conse
leayeSs- Electric SiSaV
crot5 tll9 Cildrtn phould .e ftsfSs
lst 1Ret 81 nyppll eiaPot &.
PiiisdspSs. y 6tlest,
See eiEtteaGtfs u sWS1Elb 51berSys 6 $ -
made - PEE 2ptgsf Rnd no hets6n Mss ever
btheF GisS IS si 0u bae nyli, In this or any
er in the and sole manufaetnE-
5 sg.1 s3 4. 8 doti d Bo:, 81 sCorn.r
IRnii - 1Ap0HntNSs . BuSHFIELD,
y - !. Ns.h--. MnnEOa STREE. u
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

Heavy RopBEnI. Mr.. Solomon Wilson. who
keeps clothing store in Springfield, Ohio, as as
We learn from the Cincinnati Gazette, arrived
in that city on Tuesday evening, and as he was
passing the buryiDg ground on Twelfth street,
between Race and Elm, he was passed by two
stout men, one of whom knocked him senseless,
and when he recovered lic found that the right
side of his pantaloons had been ripped down,
and S8,O5O taken from his pocket The bills
were tifties and one hundreds. &c
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

BAyk or EAsT rGxNEssEE-Thc Knoxville
greury says: Twenty five cents on the dol.
lars offered now for the issues of the Bank OF
East Tennessee, Therarties purchasing, either
i0tend holding them, or it may be, buy with telp
property which the aSsignees OF, the Bank arc
authorized 10 sell.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

The Norfolk Argus says that the bodies Of
the fourteen physicians apd assistants from Phil
aiephia who perishod7 insthat city in the pes
thence Of 1886, are toibc disintorred, under the
direction of Mr.. Thomas Webster. the chairman
Ofthe Philadelphia Relief Committee, and taken
to the latter city fOr!interment there.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21
NEW ARRANC8E.NIlBN 4 !.

We are determined, from this time on. oredaee our bns
the system fast circumstances WI permit
VI arc persuaded that this arrangement viii be mutually
to subscribers ourNelYsA Aecordlhpv ~.
az, arranged that aud aftr this date no subseriptlons
the city viii be received unlres accompanied BY the
geusy; all present subscribers are found In ar.
r. a. the LIST January, ISIS, wll lie stricken from
,. A.ubscriptiOns win b. discontinued At tbs eSpIFatIOl
., the time paid for.
Al advertising, except by the year job work, cash
u,rc!, PHI, 1851.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

wErcquest that our patrons would always
hand in their advertisements by three o'clock
IN the afternoon, in order to secure their inser
ton in the morning following. The crowd of
light work renders it necessary. q > a
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

CnRrsTY's NINsTnELs. This company per.
formed last night to another fine house,-nuch
better than the previous eyeping-composcd Of
both ladies and gcntlerneni and if we may
judge from The many marks of appreciation
which they elected from those present, to the
entire satisfaction of all.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

We have htS day sold to Measrs Cempholl AIeDeFuaot
1n.eligeneer once. WeretiFa orr iuseFe thants
!. s. pateus for 's many acts Of Eiadhss have r.-
a,ser hands and cordially ruecessors
,,,b.fno,cs wedoabt they Vnl prOmp,
AZ, attentive every department Of business, and yin
,...ysr deserve the patronage Of community.
.r .eeSants Wr to the 1871 Instant and We hope our
.pli r aid In speedily cospg up our out-stantinr
.,csaat. r.as
n. basa,s, Of the arm VIM be settled by either Of the
,.t:nsr.. and Mr. Beatty YIN be found 81 The Sf that
SsfFo'e. ,... - 8 REALTY ( co. Z
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

InoS Opr.-A valuable bed of iron ore has
been discovered in Hancock county, on the
lanls of james Campbell.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21


Long years upon tlie; sea haEesAed,
+sqsa Since Mary gave herpartingakias5 -sis m
the sRa she then sled ,5 49, &! <
Win now be paid wit pturohs btfss ses 70
4 Aropndithe light at home.
The light at hens hoVi stillapdis weet
Ss7e14t peeps from, yonde cottage doprf4 az :
The weary aborer to gpeetz-5 Il.
/ Whehsthe rough tolls of day are DER l,issi2
aSadis the soul that does not know ,as
t The blessings that the beams impart, Is
The cheerful hopes and joys that fOw, g. 4.
And ligitentup the heaviest heart
Around thc light at homo. !. 5..s q
The Game at Cards. s ID
~ i4EIE5 EEE,d
/ IS EcoscLuDEDsI s4 II Z. IS &c e
=" oh, NLissQs don't go audaleab me wild dat
man., Shrieked Helen; 81 shall die or Jump.
overheard; Q, don't#le1b your own true Helen,.
who sa6ed your, life when you fell in the bayou
II shall not leave you, Helen. Do not be
!" Bress de Lord for dat interrupted Helen;
~ knows we're safe, now, kase youallers does
ICES like you SAYS You WILL m,
-. ~ think it's about time this nonsense was
stopped, said the gaIuester, rising from the
.HHS.5t 0u uGtiloMisugeS Danton, that these
nlggers are my property consequently they are
NINE, and I've Q right TO do as please with
EN-; no bill Of sale is necessary between gentle-
men. And now just come along with me, and
don't make a5tuss,aSr Ill have you iogged and
lput in irons"
l Il he scene now became extremely interesting,
John drew Helen 10 his side, and clcI,chcd Ills
lteetlIaiid fists while their yong mi stress stood
close IN front, us il with her feeble arm she
i would protect them from the clutches Of the
salnester i was wild with excitement, and
4 begged my tAtheTa either 10 buyshi slaves or
shoot the gnlnGster=-l9 did not care which. A
bloody fight seemed inevitable, when New
i Gmglandei, who lad been very quiet during the
whole trip, elbowed his way to the table, and.
asked tue gamester atr,yhat sum he valued the
slaves el-fs1a sfzss
I've thousand dollars, > said he; do you
~ have only . thousand dollars, the young
man answered - will give you that for them
o,sir; but 4 M stake 'elntagainst your thou
sand Z! dollars and play you OF poker for
aSa,t understand the game, said the New
What game do you play 81, rs q - 2 3s,, +.
have played few games Of all-fours, but
never ganlbled for cent in my life" ~. = :, =
! ~ IH.cll;f viii play you a gnmet at Hll,fours,
then, You like, and stake the niggers against
your thousand dollars - 49, - 60 eI5,f
tS SSety Viz pEeSellt1 ne uG-5
cepted the Challenge, called for pack Of cards,
St9lsaI hiS fI10rSo nj tl,II,,., sd tI,,S
y IA gI1S rue gums S"nl-
As the company drew more closely round the
table, 1t seemed as though aWatch9 makers shop
L were IN our midst, so GiStnctV we heard the
i tick inc, III. the No tche6s, - -
The first hand of the New Englander made
j three to,the galnssters one; at which asbuzx Of
1 pleasuTesrah-T round the grOup.s The second the
gamester made three, and component nothing;
cuSu lh9ue LWOI SuIcn lsll
the New EngRnders two to CO. while, the game.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-03-21

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