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stitution at such electioiis anything in this
Constitution 10 the CONTRARY notwithstanding
SEc.zlO. The President of this Com
rention shall issue urits of election to three
householders in the several Counties, re-
quiring them to cause an election to De held
for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Rep
resentative TO Congress of the United States,
members of the State Legislature. and all
other officers, elective under this Constiiu-
lion, in their respective Counties. districts
and places of election. on the first Monday
and day following of January. in the year
eighteen hundred and ffty-eight, which
election shall in al other respects be con-
Quoted in the manner prescribed by the now
existing law in the Territory of Kauzas :
and all returns of said elections shall be
made to the President of this Convention,
who is hereby authorized to receive, exam
inc, and count the votes, and to declare
who is elected; and all officers thus daily
elected shall enter upon and continue in the
discharge of the duties of their respective
offices, until their successors are elected and
qualified.
SEC H. Until the Legislature, eleced in
accordance with the provisions of this con-
stitution, shall otherwise direct, the salary
of the Governor shall be 50 900 per annum /;
and the salary of the Lieutenant Governor
shall be double the pay of State Senator ;
and the pay of members of the Legislature
shall be - until otherwise provided by
the first Legislature, which shall fix the sal
aries of all officers other than those elected
by the people at the first election.
SEC f9 This constitution shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after It's ratif-
cation by the people, as hereinbefore pro-
vided
SEC. 13. Oaths of office may be admin
istered by any Judge. Justice of the Peace,
or clerk of any court of record of the Ter
ritory or State of Kanzas, until the Legis-
lature of the State may otherwise direct.
Sec H. That after the year one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-four, whenever the
Legislature shall think it necessary to amend,
alter and change this Constitution, they
shall recommend to the electors, at the next
general election, two-thirds of the members
of each House concurring. TO vote for OF
against calling a Convention and if it ap-
pear that majority of all the citizens OF
the State have voted for a Convention, the
Legislature shall. at its next regular session,
call Convention, to consist of as many
members as there may be in the House oi
Representatives at the time to be chosen in
the same manner, at the same places, and
by the same electors that chose the Repre-
sentatives said delegates so elected shall
meet within three months after said election,
for the purpose of revising, amending OF
changing the Constitution. But no altera-
ton shall be made to affect the right Of prop
erty in the ownership of slaves.
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The Chase aud Capture Of an Ameri-
can SLAYER.


The London illustrated -1Neacs oS SepteTn-
Der I9th contains the following account of
the capture of schooner Abbott DeFereux,
an American vessel which for several years
traded between Savannah and Cuba:
II. NJ. S. TEAsER, LAGOS.
West Coast of Africa, Aug. 6, 1857.
Having seen in one of yotir recent num-
bers an engraving. and likewise short ae-
count of the capture of slaver, l thought.
perhaps, this might be equally acceptable.
Early on Sunday morning last, being off
Whytail. and about sixty miles at sea. the
masthesi man reported strange sail; sail
was immediately made on our ship, but To
no purpose, as she made three feet to our
two. Steam vas now got up. and the chase
began in earnest. After about two hours
hard chase We had fieared her very consid-
erably. Casks, boats, hampers, In fact eve
rything they could throw overheard TO light
en- their vessel they did. We now fred our
Long Tom IN order TO bring her TO, but to
no purPose. The chase now, you may sup
pose, was very exciting; shot after shot was
fred, but she kept bravely on, although our
more than once. She tried every means to
escape, and kept on to the very last, hoping,
no doubt, that our machinerv might give
out. She hove to about four O'Clock
A loud hurrah proclaimed the event
l took small sketch (which have eneles-
ed: it is truthful one) Immediately after
the capture. She proved to be the Abbott
Deyereux, vessel of 19O tons, with 235
slaves, and mixed crew, consisting of
Spauiafds, Americans, Portuguese and Bra
zilians, twenty seven in ALL AS soon as we
boarded her the matches were opened, and
such scene never was witnessed. The
slaves had been battened down all dav du-
ring our nine hours chase. they were all
sea sick, and the stencil and filth are indie
scribable; perhaps you can imagine 935 hui
man beings shut up in a place 80 feet by
60 feet, and only 3 feet s inches high, just
room enough to clear the top of their heads
when they are in a sitting position Du
ring the chase we ran a distance of eighty
FIVE miles
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w. +. NJ. Army, of Hyatt, left for Wash
ington city on Monday the 9th inst. He
took with him a protest signed by over 200
citizens of Anderson Co. against the action
of the Bogus Constitutional Convention ;
and numerous petitions and memorials to
Congress, praying for the establishment of
various mail routes in Kanzas.
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C. A. SCHILOW SKY,
EuRRIER

"OULD respectfully announce TO the citizens
w of Emporia and vicinity that he is prepared
to dress all kind of Fur Skins-furnish Fur Over
coats, Winter Caps, Gloves Ladies' Articles, etc.
All kinds of Old Furs repaired very reasonable
terms.
Shop on his claim, four miles west of Emporia,
the Cottonwood River. Orders left at the
Store of Hornsby d Flick, or N s. Storrs, will
receive prompt attention. Oct 3l-3m
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Rex. r. C. Brant, Pastor of the Baptist
church at Lawrence, will preach in Emporia,
next Sabbath, (to-nlorrew} at half-Past 4
o'clock p If.
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A slight snow fell in this vicinity on Tues
day last It soon vanished, however, be-
fore the warm sun of succeeding days,
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4 CoaaEseENEsT.EIt is stated that one
of the best dry goods iobbing hoases in
Boston gave an order on Thursday, BY tele-
graph, for the shipment of 1900 bushels
of wheat to that market, received at Chica-
eo from their customers. in lieu of money.
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By order of District Committee.

By reference to onr advertising columns
it will be seen that Messrs. Eskridge and
Storrs have received quantity of '.relief
clothing which they are now ready to dis
tribute to the destitute in this neighborhood
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We are under obligations to the Agent
of the United States Express Company, for
late copies of the st. Louis Republican,
Cincinnati daily Commercial and daily En-
quirer.
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Rates of Advertising.

fi.ertjsn rrr fine e~nts' eseh subsequent anseren
dollar liHe- annun One fearth column
S,!h. - sr six mos l. oEeyear. . o. One half
,br-e rss. D Ok enc year e. Al tran
I'D ssrvisu .ds-r=.aeass aust Be paid in advance
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To the Electors OF, the Fourteenth
District

You are hereby notified to meet in Con-
vention at Emporia, on Saturday the 28th
Of November inst at o'clock z. NJ, to ap-
point FIVE Delegates to represent the Four
teenth District in Delegate Convention to
be held at Lawrence on the 10th of Decem-
Der next
Bv order of District Committee
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For Sale.

A VALUABLE CLAIM. situated on the Cot
N tonwood. five miles southeast of EmpOria,
containing so acres of the best quality of timber,
which, alone, is worth double the price $500.
PLUMB 4 McCLUNG.
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The publication of the Prairie City Free
n'ea's Chanspioa has been suspended for the
present. Mr.. Prouty. IFS proprietor. was
chosen Recorder of Douglas county at the
late election. 80
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Terms OF subscription.

,...~ ons year. - : go
sinss a. r... Isaa eae 70 ger.r Hpsf sssl %
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NhE undersigned have been appointed, by the
Il Agent Of the National kanzss Committee, to
dispose OF quantity of Clothing, on q years
credit, to persons IN this vicinity unable to paw
cash However, enough must be sold for cash 10
deray expenses; therefore, some cash ssles will be
expected These goods are now ready for delivery,
aud may be found a the store of n. s. Storrs. in
this place, where alfthose who desire to avail them
selves of the terms will, upon satisfactory proof
that necessity eoUPels them ask credit, be fur
nishell as above stated. N s. STORRS,
EInPoria, Nov. IA. 1851. c. V, ESKRIDGE
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HOTEL.
c AR VEY HOU S G,
Nos. I4G, Ifs. $50, 15e, 154, and I56
KANZAs AVENUE. AND
AZ, IA, 46, As, so and So

FOURTH STREET, TOPEKA, KANLAS.
G. G. FUTILE, :: =: Proprietor.
THIS HOTEL is fitted up in good style, with
i comfortable quarters, at 81 per week, 50 per
day 50 cts for single meal The Post Office
and Stage offices kept in the office of this es-
tablishment; and in the building the offices of
Lawyers, Doctors. Land Brokers, Surveyors, a
Printing Establishment Intelligence Office, seve-
raj Stores. including Clothing, Fancy Goods, Per
fumery, &c, all for the aeconmodat of the pub
lie but more particularly for the guests of the
Garvey House. A trial from the travelling public
is respectfully solicited. novl
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LIRE! LIME /!
c. v. EsKRIDG
GENERAL LAND AGENT

Agent of the Emporia Town Company.
TSOWN SHARES bought and sold-Lots dona-
ted to persons putting certain amount of ina
proFements on them. DeelaratoFy statements for
Pre- Emptors made out, and all businessin relation
to pre-emptioR promptly attended to. Claims
bought and sold. Claimants desiring TO sell their
claims, by registering them st fny Office, viii be
furnished with purchasers Land Warrants dis
posed of, and Investments made for capitalists in
any part of the Territory Legal instruments.
Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts, Conveyanees, Co
partnerships Notes. DE-, De-, carefully drawn up
0FFICE-At the store of Hornsby 4 Flick, direct
y opposite the Emporia Hotel, EmpoEis, Kanzas.
july43m
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Single copies of Tak NEWS in wrappers for sale
=, this Office, at Eve cents per copy.
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Law Office
john ~ coz

4 TTORNEY AT LAW, will practice In all
N the District Courts and in the Supreme
Court of the Territory He has had long expe-
rience in pre-emption practice in another State,
and will give special attention to all cases in the
Land Offices
RefereneeS.-Any lawyer of standing in Wiseon-
sin. The Professors of the Yale College Law
School. Office in the Collamore Building, Law
renee, Kanzas.
N B-Mr c. is NOTARY PUBLIC.
Oct 81 '57-Iv
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BL.sk DrclAr.rross for fling, for sale at thi
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LAND WARRANTS i
Relief Eloss,sny.

19n ACRE LAND WARRANTS Eor sale
IOSJ Price SIS. PLUMB & McCLUNG.
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N . MA RI!
in Emporia at Lowest
KaRsas Prices.

Bedsteads,
Tables,
Chairs of all kinds.
Cribs, Mattresses,
And ali kinds of Household Furniture!
TOME, Housekeepers and old Bachelors, Young
~ Men and Maidens; COME ALL and get ac-
quainted with and my establishment,
Under tie Printing Office, EmporiG,
and if our acquaintance is not mutually agreeable
and profitable, will endeavor that it shall be no
fault of mine.
intend to keep constantly on hand all kinds of
Household Furniture usually kept in similar es-
adjustments in Eastern or Western cities, which
1 will sell at LOWEST KANZAS PRICES.
/ will also supply COFFINS, on short notice.
Reapers, Mowers and Horse Rakes!
am local Agent for MannS's Combined Reap
ers and Mowers, and patent Revolving Horse
Rake All orders promptly filled, d., .,,n
Emporia, September u. ls57-tf
II H o e
Wishing the Professional services OF
DIR. c. c. sLOCUM,
Physician and Surgeon,
viii please leave their orders at THE NEws
nSvI O EMPoRIA, kANzAs
LIRE! LIME!
R a L E:-
WALKER'S LIME KILN,
Five miles from Empcria. near the Lnwrenee road
a superior quality Of Lime,
X At 35 Cents per Bushel. oetio
-
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JUST RECEIVED AT FLORENCEl
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes,
Ready-Hade Clothing. Drugs G Medicines.
THE Subscriber would respectfully request the
4 citizens of the Cottonwood and Neosho Val
les to call and examine his well selected stock of
Goods, before purchasing elsewhere.
J.. S. PIGMAN.
Florence. Nov 7th. ls57-sw.
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Shfngiesi I Shingles

Hest Qaalffy sf Shingles with eur new
Shingle Machine, near Humphreys Will ct the
Junetioh. Those wishing Shingles wouldao welt
TO eall PIERSOE GSRE ANIg
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The Bogus Constitution.

We present below the Schedule and the
Slavery clause" of the Bogus Constitu
tom. We ask of our readers an attentive
perusal of them =
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The London illustrated -Neacs of Septern-
Der 18th contains the following account Of
the capture of schooner Abbott beSereux,
an American vessel which for several years
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and the other TO be retained by the judges
of election, and kept open for Inspection
The President of the Convention, or in his
absence, by reason of his death, resignation
or otherwise, the President pro tenn, with
two or more members of this Convention,
shall examine said poll books. and if it shall
appear upon said examination that majority
of the votes cast ut said election be in favor
of the Constitution with Slavery" he shall
immediately have transmitted the coustitu-
ton so ratified to the Congress of the United
States for admission into the Union as a
sovereign State, under said constitution
But If, upon such examination of said poll
books. it shall appear that majority of the
votes cast at said election be in favor of the
Constitution without Slavery then the
article providing for slavery shall be stricken
from this constitution BY the President OF
this Convention, or in his absence, by rea-
son of death, resignation or otherwise, by
| the President pro tenn, and slavery shall no
longer exist In the State of Kanzas (excep,
that the right of property in slaves now in
this Territory shall in no manner be inter
fered with J, and he shall Immediately have
transmitted the constitution so ratified to the
Congress of the United States for admission
into the Union as sovereign State. under
the said constitution.
Sec 8. Every white male inhabitant.
who is a citizen of the United States, al
the time of the first election, and is above
the age Of twenty -one years, shall be deem
ed an elector at the FIRST election TO be hold
en- in this State and any elector qualified
as aforesaid. shall be entitled TO be elected
] To any Office ar place under this State Con
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Wanted!

4 GOOD CLAIM, within few miles of town,
n with from 80 TO 10 acres of timber, well wa
tered, and adapted testock raising.
augi9 PLUMB d AccLUsGs
4 CTUAL SETTLERS In Townships 1e, 10
smaething To Their adVantsge by calling, when IL
town, on E P. BANCROFT.
sep12 - -
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Revolution in Farming.
Corn Planted by Machinery.
Something NeW and a Truly Wonderful
nncbino

Something NeW and Truly Wonderful
Machine
Without any Cogs, Bands, Pullies, Cranks Shafts,
Springs, Levers, or Gearing Of any kim with horse
guided py maa or boy, this n achme executes i'll a
neat and perfect manner the following described work
being what Is wanted by every farmer:
lst Burrows cut the ground amy required depth
3D. Drops the corn (as many kernels desIred) in
space OF Inches diameter maIhematicay i'll the hill
equl-dIslant, IN one tenth of a second
3D. Cover the Hills and press es the earth as you DO
with a hoe.
4th. Marks accurately the position of each hill
9th, Deposits, II wanted, guanO, pOudrette, ashes
lime, plaster, or any other common fertilizer, exactly
i'll the hill.
AaAnd 9th Also sticks the pumpkin or squash seed in
the hills at the usual distances done by hand
And ALL this at cost of 10 cents an acre by single
lnachHe, ana lO cents per acre by double une-IU
acres being planted by the rst and 20 by the second
IN one day, with no more force than man and q
horse.
In short, it is machine, which going one way panis
The corn III hills 50 to make both ways u iac
never before performed and not possible to attain by
| any other device
! We furnish machines at $l6 and Sl9 each to those
! Who Wish 10 purchase them for their own use.
Our primary object Is To dIspOse OF Tins magnilcen
| monopoly upon basis most INV nNItng-lOukIng TO Tho
results lor large portion of the Investments. BusI
ness ability and Drains IN tins forming part O
! the capital
x The Right Is for sale for - county, to manu-
iacIure and sell IN sad county, price which
insure 10 the purchaser lr,ll ui s.
The planter Is endorsed By three o tho largest agri
culiurai houses IN B"slun w =: Joseph Breck GOA
| Parker WhIleN (iainett; aud Blake, barnard y Go
We guaranty each machine II used according 10 tn
| printed directions.
| call at rooms Will cenvnce the most skepiica
Of the above facts, ami where may found chance
Tor speculation seldom mel with III tins or any othe
country. Gallon or address
J. HANFORD,
lib Nassau ST., New York
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Paper Ranging and Poiutinr

THE undersigned would respectfully inCorm 81
citizens OF SMYRNA and the pubic gencraIlv ,L"
he Is prepared To do all kinds Of HOUSE and SI:V
PAINTING, GLAZING and PAPER HANGINc ~
the shortest notice and upon the most moderate term
lie has been residing IN thus town the last Inn, v.
and can give the besl references in regard 10 tho
! CutIDn OF his work. Ne'
80 Call al the new Gothic Frame House an H.
| mcrre street, REU BEN Il. STEWART
sep2 -ly Smvrn, na,
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Eagle PIOWs.

SAVERY & CO, corner of South Front and
Reed Sts., Philadelphia,
Manufacture Nos. l, 2, 3, 4, 5, Right Hand, and
Nos. 40, Al, Left Hand Eagle, Selt-Sharpening
Plows. Nos. l, ,, B. 4, 5, Eagle Improved
Nos. o, l, II, 2, 3, Hill Side. Nos. l, II. 9,
Rdging. No. 5, Right Hand, and No. 6, Left
Hand Double Michigan, and No 0, l, 2, Sub
soil Plows.
Also, Ok Scrapers, Field aud Garden Rollers
Farmers Boilers for coal or'wood All ofwhicf
are for sale at their Works, at Curtis & HAND's
corner of Market and Decatur sts., or at tht
different Agricultural and Hardware stores.-
On application, we will send description of ar
ticles By mail.
We also manufacture Hollow ware, namell
ed ware, Sad Irons, Wagon Boxes, &C., &c.
p. B. sAvRRY, ARAD BAREows, JOHN sAvERY
marlS-ly.
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A'R Il HG II
g.
BAGGAGE WAGONS. (

TIE subscrIb8r mas commenced running
Freight end Baggage Wagons from Smyrna TO
the Railroad Depot and back, for the purpose
of Hauling GOODS aud FREIGHT OF ali kinds.
lie will also run hisWagons to and from Smyr-
ma L.asding. for the purpose of hauling all
kinds Of Freight brought by the Vessels: Bricks,
Iron, Woed, Coal, Lime, Lumber, &c, &c.
Those wishing hauling done will have it
promptly attended to, and at reasonable rates,
by calling on the subscriber.
JOS. c. GRIFFITH.
6T Letters and small packages conidcd tc
nay care viii be promptly delivered without
charge. J.cG.
feb l3-tf
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DRUG, PAINT & GLASS
Wholesale Warehouse,
Corner OF Tenth and Market Streets.
Office IN Second Story
4


u II / l. 4 ID T. l. PHIA,
f lnvlie attention To our enlarged stock OF Drugs
" PamIs Oh 5, Narnlshes etc, selected express
ly Ior sales, and comprising one OF the finest as
sUrtmens III tie Uniled States which we olier al low
prices for cash al proved credit.
WE MANUFACTURE very extensively
Premium Pure White Lead, (hcstG
kensngtnn Pure White Lead;
Pearl Snow White Lcad
"NIe!le Montague French Zine, (besU;
Pure Snow hIte American ZnC;
PhIladeiphm SnO" White XluC;
SIlVers Plastic Fire and WeaIher-prOOf Plints;
Chrome Greens, Nellows, and cOlOrs gene rally.
AGENTS FOR:
Portor's superior Alkaline Window Glass;
Genuine French Plate g lass, twarrantcd,
The New Jersey T.Mc Com 'ain 5 products;
IIlden and Nepaew's y. y. FINISHES.
RronklyA Prcml IN Pure White Lead;
IIampdch Permanent Greens;
Pure Ohio Caa~ la Bran.y, &c, &c.
IMPORTERS OF:
French and English Plate Glass;
French and English Cylinder Glass;
C0Ored and Engraved Window Glass;
Daguerreutype Gles;
Hammered Plate tor r., ors and Sky-Lighis,
Drugs, Chemicals Pcriumery, &C
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN:
Druggists Articles generally;
Painters HJOls Of all dcscripliuus
Hydraulic and RomAn Cement;
CacineI and Lani Plaster;
Paper Makers Cily, Satm White Re &c.
FRENCH, RICHARDS &. CO.,
Store, n. W. cor. OF Tenth and Market streets;
Factory, Junction York Avenue CroXnand Cdilnvvhi!
sis fhladelphIa. a.8-3m
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CARi.YLE. Illinois. June 10 IS55

CARLYLE Illinois, June 10, 1855.
have used Professor Woods Hair Restorative and
have admired It's wonderful effect My hair was be-
coming as | thought, prematurely gray but by the
use OF his Restorative, has resumed original color
and have lie doubt, permanently so.
SIDNEY REESE,
Ex Senator U. S.
y. j. Wood a. Co. prOpretors. 3l2 Broadway, ~ "
and ia Market street, St. Louis Missouri
R5-For sale in Smyrna. by DAVID LOCKWOOD and
IN Baltimore by John c. Given, SIaber & Co.. and
all Druggists mayl3-Iy.
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From the Editor of the Real Estate Advertiser.

/
ROsrON q School street March 90 1855.
Dear sir: iiuvng become prsmaturel, quite gray |
was induced some SIX weeks since. To make trial of
your Restorative. huye used less than two bottles
bultne gay hairs have all disappeared; and ahou gh
my haIr mas not uy attained It's original color yet the
process OF change Is gradually going on and am in
great hopes that n short time my hair will be as
formerly. | have also been mach pratIficd at The
healthy moisture and vIgor of the hair which before
was harsh and dry and has ceased To come out as
formerly, Respectfully, yOuls, b. c. NJ. RUPP
Professor Wood
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New GNpHnSEhNEIer.

The most durable, simple, light portable, an
manageb.e, ever yet invented
The chca est, most perfect orking, and every wal
most desirable Shc ,er III use
1t shells green We corr,-puts the grain in baI
and the Cohs III basket takes off every grain, ant
picks II oil as bDy would v lth his fingers.
Pertrcl lar shelIng Seed Conn., as does not bruiS
the grain, ami you can SHELL half any part ui
and stop. Cali and see II 1t speaks ior Itself
r The Right inr kt M county. TO manufacture ant
sell for 'ald county, viii be sold, giving the buyer
hars!h OF $4,000 Tor speculation Sussex county,
rdte I ali On or address J iANrOkD
apl,2in ll3 Nassau ST., New York.
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| CR EiAYpOCk i ttDLLR No u South Sec"n'i
EA street. Phadephi q, Dealer; ~ Watches,
STSAAA Jewelry and SIlyerware. have hand SiOUOc
worth of the very best
Gold Levers iul leweiled. IL cirsI cases. S25 90
Gold Hunting Case. iuii jeweied levers, $500
Gold Lcpme Watches 1000
Silver Levers, tull jewelied 900
Silver Hunting Case iull jewelled, 1900
Silver Lepine Watches, 500
And some sill cheaper than the above, and large
assortment Of Jewery of every description fine anB
cheap, and good assortment OF Silver and Silver
plated ware can be found in Philadelphia, all OF
which we will sell low Persons wishing to purchase
any article in line will do well 10 give CALI
and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere,
as our motto sell quick and cheap" n. B.-Rc-
member, No. IL South Second street. Philadelphia,
decl0, '5G.ly