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Conclusion OF the Matter:
TAv1NG decided to go out of business the first OF
i Il January next and to close up my books and ac
early may he able, propose from the first
September sell only for cash and barter and here
by invite all who Indebted to by note book
call make settlement and payment early
possible.
To all my friends and customers have to say that my
will he sold the lowest possible rate, to
nit cost good assortment will be kept up by the adj
dton of New Goods from the East, equal to any of my
neighbors, and fully up to the season.
auge2 JIG. NATTINGER.
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Come at Last!
AT THE
CROCKERY STORE
SPENCER 4. EAFSU

TINiE subscribers receiving their Spring and
Il Summer stock of CR0CKERY. Having purchased
our Goods from first hands in original packages
prepared to cell much cheaper those who buy only
in small quantities. Our stock consists of full and
complete assortment of China Glass, and Queensware.
Also, superior lot of
Plated Goods.
Forks, Spoons, Butter Knives Casters Cake Baskets,
Soup Ladies' Silver Plated Table and Dessert Knives.
Britannia Ware.
In Tea Sets by the single piece, which will sell
cheaper than offered before in Ottawa. Also, well
selected stock OF English and American
Table Cutlery.
Table and Tea Knives and Forks, Butcher and Bread
Knives. Also, German Silver and Abata Table and
Spoons.
Gilt and Mahogany Frame Mirrors Ladies' French and
German Fancy Work Baskets and Retcules, Table
Mats, Water Coolers, Egg Boilers, Painted Tin Toilet
Sets Lamps and Lanterns, Wire Covers, &c &C. all
which offer for sale cheap if cheaper, than any
house in Chicago. Ijun27l SPENCER EARL.
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A Happy New Year.

Ladies and Gentlemen Of Otf0scd and ricinay:-l
have paid especial attention to selection Of Holiday
Presents, among which are Albums. ANIMALS, and Gf
Books from 81 to So. Card Cases. Chess Portfolios, Bo
hernian Toilets Writing Desks, Perfumery &C.. &C. Al
those who wish for token Of friendship will please cal
and examine my stock.
Ps-Amony my guitars is one Of the finest instru-
,nent. in the State. Yours, respectfully,
dec12 T. =. GKIGGS.
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IA and complete assortment Of the most desirable
Goods, suitable for the approaching season, comprising
in part BROADCLOTHs, Of French, Belgium, English and
American manufacture.
beautiful variety Of DOE-SKINS, Of foreign as we'll
as domestic makes, the most fashionable styles and
iurs.
CASSIMERES-Plsin, Fancy, and Ribbed, tie Ldtcse
tmpork1tions, I~~t goods in ote D'1rkef.
NESTINGs-of every variety, Plain and Figured silks,
Plain and Figured Eeyets, Fine Grenadines, Mori Aa-
tique, Valencia, Chnca. Cut Vsvets, the richest and
most desirable styles, entirely ner, Marei,!es &c Be-
Furnishing Goods.
Our stock il large new, and complete, comprising
Shirts. Plain and Fancy White Fancy Colored md Mar
settles. UNDER SHIRTS Drawers, Gloves, Stocks Ties,
Han1kercefs Of every variety, Hosiery, Suspenders
and in fact every article usually found III well regu.
lated Furnishing House.
We invite all Of our numerous customers who hav 50
literally extended their Patronage for the last three
years and al oi1s who want article comprised
In our large stock, 10 give US call before purchasing
elsewhere.
We keep but the best Of vorkmen in EMPLOY
and all garments uT.e traFaated to give entire
srtixf'ct5bn.
NBGarment- cut in the latest style OF fashion, and
warranted to ut u grly te or3
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r, g. PRESCOTT

Received the first premium at the La
Sale County Fair, for the best
HATS. CAPS, LADIES' FURS, AND
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Remember that, all We that *sat
good Goods. PRESCOTT'S Hat
Store, Sign OF the Red Hat, NORTH
Side of the Court House.
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APPoINraExr.-Gov. Bissell has appoint
ed VIM. c. Kinney. Esq, of Bellevil!e, Adj
jutant General Of tho Illinois militia, in place
of Gen. $. Buckner resigned
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OTTAWA MARKET.

OTTAWA, Dec. %, 1857.
Wheat-Spring 5ld53c; winter, none in
market.
Corn-New sh. 23c for 60 lbs; ear 30 c.
for so lbs
Oats-22c-36 lbs.
I'otatoes-25c.
Earley-75 cts. 40lb.
Eggs-l6o.
Eutter-l6a Sc.
Uides-Green 4c., dry &c.
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corps Oh the qui rire, and they had shortly
after the happiness to be led to the eontem-
plation of that Incompatible machine. In
two hours our draughtsmen succeeded in
finishing an accurate drawing, which our ar
fist, with his usual accuracy, has transferred
To the block
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@ttaha free Gra0er.
OUR CARRIwA.

VIII be around as usual 6r-,c I'd early
on New Years morning with his annual
greeting to our city suD 'ibers. He has
tried k:.a.i-R; j@;he year to have
the Trader promptly at their doors unde-
tered by wind, rain, or cold, and thinks he
has Q claim for q slight testimonial"
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Read This!
GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE. or
~ W. 10 |" .

HU NJ II - ".
HAVE determined to close out my entire Stock Of
Lumber, Insisting Of large stock OF PINE, ASH,
wH!rs-uOD, BLACK WALNUT, CHERRY, and large
stock VI
Waqon Lumbtr, Cedar and OaE Pssts.
Those desiring purchase solicited car sde en-.
anime for themselves. Produce taken In exchange for
Lumber.
Those indebted to viii please call and settle &C.
counts without delay. Many OF them long due
and INST settled up before the close Of navigation
Mr. n Mcintyre Is attending to the collecting dePirt
ment andfw CO innuncate with cali those who DO
not settle up, and hope il will be taken all right, fos
thsse old AMOUNTS must be paid. ocl7 GEO. DRfSTOL.
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GREAT ARRIVAL
Fall and Winter Goods,
At John Lockwood & Co.'s,

subscrib .rs TAKE this opportunity return their
sincere thanks to the people OTTAWA and vicinity
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon them the pass
summer, and would now respectfully Invite attention
their new stock OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Which have been selected with great and bought
under the favorable circumstances, and We can
safely say that stock IL surpassed In town.
senior partner being daily in the New York market,
gives Us superior advantages In buying, we'll
derng Goods TO me. tie Demands Of customers.-
Most OF our goods Bought direct from Importers and
Commission Houses. BY the and package, which 10
an advantage to all who favor with their patronage.
particularly COUNTRY MERCHANTS, who can buy Of
Us at small! advance on New York Our stock
sists la part Of general assortment Of
DRY GOODS;
Such as n De LANES, Lancaster and Scotch Ginshams,
Plain and Figured All Wool Dc LANES, All Wool De
Brge Mohair do. Plain, Figured and raid French Me-
rino Apaccss, Coburgs Parainettss, Bonbsxne, yaen
cha plaid-, DucaI Paids, Plain Figured Black SIX.
Black SIX Velvet, &c, &c or PRINTS we have large
assortment, Of all the best styles. FROM Ga lac per
yard.
In this dcparm, ut we have Bleachct and Drown Ia
Die Linen do Table Spreads scotr Diaper Irish Linen.
iu-f vide, Ticking, Striped and CHECK shrting Drs~n
and Blue brn', DENNIS Rafting, wiekips, wnddins.
Warp, &c, &c WOODEN Blankets, Wooden Ya|n, &C.
Cloths, Cassimeres. and Satinets.
Our stock large and well selected consisting OF Ger
and French Twiled Broad Cloths, Beaver Cloths.
tines, Of all grades colors, and prices Sleeps Grsy
Tweeds, Kentucky Jeans, Hard Times, &c. &c.
FIanncIs! Flannclsg
We wish It distinctly understood that we have the
largest aud bet ~lecfed stock Of White aud Colored
Flannels In town, consisting of White Shaker, We'ch,
ali widths and price. Red. bark Blue Gray, and Whit:
Twilled, for Mems wear Plain and Figured Opera YaI-
neis for Children, &c.
BrOcha and WOODEN Long Sha wis.
Double aud single Brochs, do. Bay State and Scotch
Plaid, blue, Black and Drsb De Lame, Tibe: and Cash
mere shxwis, with heavy SILK and Worstcd Fringe
Black SILK do, all prices.
Gloves and Hosiery.
Ladies' and Gents White and Colored Kid. best Tusi-
ty silk, Cashmere and Wool Gloves Youths and Child
rens do, Ladies' SIX Merino Cashmere, and Cotton
Hose Wool and Cotton Half Hose Wooden Socks, Msses
and Chdren's Hose, OF all descriptions Ladies' and
Chdren's Opera Hoods, &c &c.
NATURALIZATION mud TfiInfoinHel
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FALL CAMPAIGN FONls11.
RuSSeH'S Furniture DeDOt.

FINHE subscriber respectfully his old patrons
and the people, AMI all, that the arrangements
~ the Depot complete. United length Ware
rooms 20 feet 10y %,
A. while enlsrging and building he his entire
old stock. he has filed up with articles and
styles. and his stock Of fine Furniture found
much larger and more complete. Such articles
keeps in Aids.ion to his manufacture bought
cash, and must of necessity be sold the terms
aud strictly on the price system Small profits and
2.-r turns. In 4 word, in assortment. quality, aud
prices the Depot don't play second fiddle any other
Furniture Institution in 'c State excepting Chicago
for prices
Looking Glass and Picture Frames Of all STYLES and
sizes made 10 order and Looking Glass Plate. OF AL
sizes kept on hand and put in old frames
Z Ottawa, September 70, 1881. PETER RUSSELL.
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Larkin's Clothing Store

LATE WI CoNNELLY's)
Vert do0r erst Of Me ctr Dank,
OTTAWA, ILL.
FyNE subscriber announces to the public that lie has
l. purchased the entire stock of Goods, Taiorshsp,
&C. lately the property OF WIN. Connolly. decd, located
above. The stock is heavy, and thoroughly re.
penis.-,i short time before Mr.. Conney' decease II
consists of all kinds OF
Ecady.NI Clothing,
Such Coats Pants. Vests Shirts Drawers Suspenders
Cravats. Stocks Collars Gentlemen. and Ladies Iio
siery-in short every article OF Mems, Boys child
rens wear-enbracins also full assortment Of every
article Of
GentIemcn's Furnishing Goods.
These goods will be sold FOR CASH only and there
fore be offered at a lower price than be bought
anywhere else in Ottawa.
In connection with the Clothing Store the subscriber
will also continue the
Tailoring business,
As formerly successfully CARRIED ~ Mr. Connolly,
having for this purpose procured thu services Of Of
the hes, practical cutters In the west As he will ke.e
constantly on hand u large stock Of
Cloths. Ca>sincrcs. Vcsfings,
make promptly to order any article in his line, should
such be- preferred TO the ready made article his
shelves.
The subscriber is determined TO make this only
Of but he fd Clothing establishment in Ottawa and to
keep the stock the highest point Of the market and
therefore nvies. he hopes his goods and prices wf
deserve that he should receive liberal patronage from
the public !my23l THOMAS LARkIS.
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New Fall & Winter Goods
The Peoples Cheap Store !
DOUGLASS Il CLARK.

The Peoples Cheap Store =!
DOUGLASS 81 CLARK.
WE are now receiving our new stock Of Fall and
w Winter Goods, which We shall offer at very low
prices, cash We invite the citizens of Ottawa and
vicinity give call and examine our stock and
prices before purchasing We sall oner Inducements
10 cash buyers that cannot be iCi scwheTs Among
our stock may be found
French Mernoes, plain and figured,
Paramettas and Coburgs
All Wool P1aids. DIcal Piaids;
Plain and figured Wool Declines;
Plain and striped MohaiT
Black and figured Dress silks,
Noire Antique and Marc.lan- silks;
American English Prints, nine yards,or dollar;
French, Scotch. and American Ginghams;
Chenille and Broche Shawl-;
Chenille and P!p.h bordefed Shaw,s;
Bay State and Waterloo long shawls;
Gents Shaw.;
White and colored Wooden blankets;
Velvet and SILK Vest Patterns;
Black silk Velvet, for Cloaks;
Enbrodrries and Lace-
Collars aud Sleeves, do. in sets.
Muslin and Cambria Ei-nrs aud inssriinEs;
Muslin and Cambria Bands;
Dmity Bands.
Black Brussels Lace;
Thread Ed-ing.
Smyrna EdginTs;
Biuce Sac Vests, Gore do;
Bonnet Ribbons Taseia and Satin do;
Ladies' Hosiery. Cotton and Wooden, all kind.
Misses and CLildren's Hosiery, -
Gegts :"
Gloves.
We have the best assortment IL. town.
Kid Gloves. white and culcred all sizes Cent? do;
WoTeed, SIX, and feecy Shred, both Ladies' and Gents
Linens.
White Shirt Linen, best makes,
and Brown Linen DAnasks
Spreads;
Napkins, Towels, and Diapers. In
Domestic Department
all widths
Red Yellow GRAY, Blue, and White Fianaels;
Opera Flannel, plain and figured
Cotton FLANNEL, Blsach-I aud brown.
Wooden Yarn all cOlor-
Ladies six and wors'ed WRAPPERS.
Gents
Br,adcicth-. Csssiineres satInets, and yesting,
T.ckinc-. DENNIS. stripe Shirting.:
Apron Cheeks Driings. and Canbrics.
Ladies' Hoods, all kiad. and prices Among
Notions
Are Whalrbones Ratau,, Combs Of all kinds, Pins, Nee
dies Tape Skirts, Brsids, Thread, Brooks Celebrated
Glazed, White, and Coored Thread Hooks and Eyes,
Buttons Port NOnEaies Knitting Cotton Cross Cotton,
Ssspendcrs Too,h Brushes, Hair Brushes Hair Pins.
Thnbes Scissors, Reticales Eiasiics Cords and Tas
sells, &c.
A. trade is confined to Dry Goods alone. and
having the ktrgesf stock ga the 6ty. offer any
thing In line such prices that viii induce cdsh
buyers TO Civ. us eal.
Remember the place, the Peoples Cheap Store, in Clio
& Cooks Block. Isep26l DOUGLASS CLARK
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MARRIED-In South Ot:awa, on the sd inst, by Rev.
c. H. Force, Mr.. WILLIAM ZEsK and Misc CHRisTIANA Z.
BLAiN both Of Ottawa
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New Arrangement.
OYSTER CAMPAIGN OPENEDy
q 6. VISA 4 h Z - 0vSfRrS

AM appointed Agent fer the above name celebrated
oysters Al there are inferior article Of Oysters
in the market containing about dozen In the half can,
under the state the shall be Obliged 10 keep
prices for Oysters Although the will be nearly the
same size the number Of Oysters win not be the in
the low priced In the full priced cans Oysters WIN be
found Ut all times my store west side Of the Court
House Square. (novii-3msI GEO. ". PIERCE.
r. AIDES rURs, . great variety manufacturing at
a sep46 FSVAIS.
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Jusurance.


INSURANCE AGENCY.
THE undersigned are Agents Of the following old and
responsible Insurance Companies, viz.
IETNA, OF HARTFORD,
Capital and Surplus,
3: 100000
PlIENIX, OF HARTFORD,
Capital and Surplus,
100000
HARTFORD, OF HARTFORD,
Capital and Surplus,
$4,000
NORTH WESTERN. OF OSWEGO,
Capital and surplus,
100000.
ILLINOIS MUTUAL,
Accumulated Capital,
$4,000.
Ia SALE COUNTY MUTUAL,
$4,000
These Companies all equato the best in the
try and W. will issue policies in them good terms
any safe and reliable Company Don't risk your pro-
per,y in any doubtful Company when you be insured
in such Companies these Office at the Bank of Oita.
wa [dec 81 TRUE WATERMAN, Agents.
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HARDWARE,

~ 4 IL ID w 4 IE e,
Comprising everything usually kept ia line Also
large assortment OF
Cook and PlrlOr stoves,
Of variety ard Of the latest improved patterns all
of which prepared to offer a;
GREiTLY Reduced PRICES,
We call the attention of farmers wanting Gloves to
the fac, that We are selling Stoves
TEN DOLLARS LESS
than they purchase Of the p-lrs. That quite an
item in these dubious times Please remember this and
bring bank bills in before the Banks and leave
them your hands.
We return thanks to friends and customers
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon US and
invite you all 70 call upon before purchasing feeling
assured you will be satisfied with prices and TIE qua
lily Of orr floods Save your money and drop in
Main street. opposite the Bank. KING & HARD.
Oct l.. ISL
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Gents Stoga Boots,
a. Kip
Calf
Extra French and Rubber Boots,
Gents Calf and Patent q alters,
Boy. Boots,
Shoes,
Buffalo over Shoes,
Calf
Also, fine line OF Soft Hats Plush Caps and other
Goods, all of which have bought expressly this
market. and will be sold price. that fail
tsfy all For the proof, call and No trouble to
show goods
Remember the place, doors east Of ManIey 4 Dow's
Hardware Store, Main ST. lsrp26l T. &. HALBERT.
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cNz1aul1,HMnzz1IA
n zMl ~,
UlINMnIIzLzn/lZH
No. IS CLARK STREET,
Opposite Geo Smiths Bank Chicago.
., ~ :, ,fhhif ELANp ONO
DIRECTORS:
VIM. D. Ogden, ESQ, WIN. H. Brown, Esq.,
Geo W. Gage. Esq, J. C. Dore, Esq
Hon Marx skinner, J. II. Durham, Esq,
Hon. " Il. Judd, y. Mosey, Esq.
Geo W. DIE. Esq, T. C. Larned ESQ
Hon. J. A. Mai,eson, Dr. T.. D. Boone,
y. ii. Wells, ESQ.,, NJ. D. ogien, ESQ.
SPECIAL LECTURERS:
Hon. HORACE MANN, and hon GEO w CLINTON
4 perfec; chain Of Business Schools from the East
the West afordng the ample facilities for young
men and young ladies ." qualify themselves for RESPONSE
bic positions IN life Their schools at the points above
are established frm basis. and all in mos
prosperous condition. The teachers ia the various. dc
par'men'- are thoroughly accomplished, practical has
The Collegiate Course
W" embrace e most approved and practical forms for
keeping books by Double Entry in the various depart
menis Of Trade and Commerce, including general
Wholesale and Retail. Mercantile, Exchange Commits
ing shipping, s;esrnboatng. Individual, Partnership
and Compound Company Business. All manuscripts from
which the Student copies in a bold rapid
sints hand. which will serve great auxiliary in
curing 70 him excellent style OF writing.
PcnmanshIP.
The SPencerian System OF Pcnmanshp. in all its
forms practical and ornamental, will be taught by it,
author, p r SPENCER. ia connection with other gentle
men, all Of whom stand high both men and artists.
The Ladies' Department
l. entirely separate FROM ;he rentlernes and is fitted
up in q neat and convenient matiner.
Time OF Commencing.
As usre are no terms, and no vacations, students
time and prosecute their studies with.
reference classes. By this arrangement every
sturnt pcrr'cf 10 progress rapidly his
prise and ability Viii admit.
EaiIy Lectures
VIII be delivered On the Science % Accounts CONNER
cial Law Political Economy. Commercial Calculations
Banking. Mercantile Customs, Commercial Ethics Raj.
reading, Business Correspondence Mining Commerce,
Commercial Geography. etc.
SCHOLARSHIP issued from the Chicago College will he
good in Cleveland, Buffalo, and Albany and vice versa
TERMS:
For Full Cogrse-Tine Misunderstanding all De-
partments OF Book Keeping Lectures and Practical
Penman-h;p,. &c
For Course in Ladies' Department. q,
Persons taking PennanshP alone viii receive Twenty
Lessons for Observation-Disclosures. s
Unlimited Course in Peumausliip. Observation-Disclosures.
sC Through the extensive business acquaintance of
the Principals many of the Students graduating are
placed in lucrative situations.
For further Information please call at College Room,
send for circular Address BRYANT 4 STRATTON,
dec q Chira Cleveland or E.It
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AIDES GLOVES AND GACNTLE5S, an kinds, just
i Ireceived at PREsCOTT'S Emporium o: Fashion.
SHOULDER BRACES for stooPing and deformcd per-
y sons at PRESCOTT'S Hat Store. ss~as
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NEW GOODS. >.
THORNE & ZIMMERMAN
II AVE now received their large and we'll selected
i stock OF
E,n ,rc Winter Cloah;u-.

Consisting Fine French Black Broadcloth Coats, and
Bne Dress Coats and Heavy Double Beaver Over Coats
and Sea! Skin Over Coats and all kinds OF Business
Coats. In PANTS, we have Black Doeskin and CASH
Pants OF all kinds Fancy Silk Velvet, Silk Grena-
dine and Cashmere Vests of all styles. Also large
stock Of
Gents Furnishing Goods,
And full stock Of Boys Clothing, Trunks. Hats, Caps,
and in fact everything usually kept in rst class Cloth
ing House. THOkNE
DE-, No g. Re1dicE,s Block.
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BROKEN Il DISCRE TIED BANKS
REcEIvEDA
The Peoples Cheap Store,
AT PAR FOR DRY GOODS
All Illinois and Wisconsin, Steck Banks.
Bank Of Florence, Nebraska; also,
good share Of the Ne,o York
and N. England Currency.
DERSONS having any of the above kinds of money on
hand can dispose of it a great advantage at Cur
store, for q short time.
We have aso reduced the price Of goods to meet
the present hard times aud also to enable stand
from under the present universal crOsh.
We invite all TO give a call.
oc24 DOUGLASS CLARK.
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Ills distance lends enchanimclt,' &c.
Our indeiatig bic draughtsman was not
prevented however, from taking
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TTAS removed TO the rooms ever Mr.. Leahy's Boo
III Store, opposite Cook 0lover's Law Once, Madi-
- c...~s acs.S
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-08

10th. Opposition to any union between church
and state; no interference with religious faith,
or worship, and no test oaths for Office
llth. Free and thorough investigation into
any and all alleged abuses of public functiona-
ries, and a strict economy in public cxpendi-
lures.
18th. The maintenace and enforcement of
all laws eonstitutionaliy enacted, until said
laws shall be repealed. or shall be declared null
ana VOID by competent judicial authority
18th Therefore, to remedy existing evils,
and prevent the disastrous consequences other
wise resulting therefrom, we would build up
the American party upon the principles herein
before stated.
l4th. That each State Council shall have au-
thorlty to amend their several constitutions, so
as 10 abolish the several degrees, and institute
pledge OF honor, instead of other obligations
for fellowship and admission into the party.
10Th. A free and open discussion of all po-
litical principles embraced in our platform.
San Andreas independent., 1857-08-08
COnSfabIe,S Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued
I'D out of Justice John E. Freese's Court, of
Township No. 5, county of Calaveras, to me di-
rected, upon a Judgment rendered by and be-
fore the aforesaid Justice on the 22d day of
July, A. D. 1857, in favor of John Sharp & Co.
and against E. Edgar, for the sum of $34.5O
damages, and Sl3.86 costs, have seized and
shall expose for sale at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, at ten o'clock A. NJ,
on the 18th day of August next, A. D. 1857, in
front of Justice Freese's Office, in the camp of
Upper Calave-itas, the following described
property, to wit The undivided one-third in
terest in one house and lot situated on the
south side of the main street, in the camp of
Upper Calaveritas, in township No. 5, in the
county of Calaveras and State of California,
and is bounded as follows, to wit: On the East,
by Morris Murphy's Store; on the West, by a
Billiard Saloon kept by Antoine.
WILLIAM MILLER, Constable.
Dated Calaveras County, July 22d ST. 44-47