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Purify The Blood.
NJ 20 F F A It's
II xFE Pill s.
ND
Ph HaliE BitterS.
FRBB FROM ALL MINERAL POISOyS

The great popularity which MorrAr's LIFE
PILLS and PHOENIX Buffers have attained in
consequence of the extraordinary cures effcc-
ted by their use. renders it unnecessary for the
proprietor to enter into particular analysis of
their medicinal virtues or properties. Having
been more than twenty years before the public,
and having the united testimony of more than
Three Millions of persons who have been restor-
ed to the enjoyment Of perfect health by them,
it is believed that their reputation as the best
vegetable medicine now before the public, nd =
mits of no dispute. In almost every city and
village in the United States, there are many
who are ready to testify to their efficacy in re-
moving disease, and giving to the whole system
renewed vigor anil health.
In cases Of acrofula, Ulcers, Scurvy or Erup-
tions of the skin, the operation of the Life Med
icines is truly astonishing, often removing in a
few days, every vestigc Of these loatlsone dis
eases, by their purifying effects on the blood
Fever and Ague. DYSPEPSIA, Drorsy. Piles, and
in short most all diseases. soon yield to their
curative properties. No family should be
without them. as by their timely use much suf-
fe'ing and expense may be saved.
Prepared by VIM. b. MoFFAT, NJ. d., New
York. and for sole by Hoffman, Benton & Co.,
McGregor, Iowa.
July, Ie57. n38
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HO! Land Buyers & Land
SelIePS!

~ McCRANEY. of the firm of II. s. Gran
W. ger d. Co., deyotes his whole time to
the sale and purchase of real estste, SO that
persons wishing to purchase Farms, Farm lands,
Town Lots, Houses, or any other realty, will IT
any time be waited upon and shown The iron
erty. Also. persons wishing to sell propcrt,
will do well by leaving the same with
June Is. II. s. GRANGER Il Co
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Town Lots.
WEST M'GREGOR PROPERTY.
coon T/y'y nc

"1E now offer for sale, on the most rea.
wv sOnable, and to persons who wish TO
improve, the most accommodating terms, 300
lots in the West McGresor Addition This
addition, for pleasantness of location and con-
venience cannot be surpassed, having an album
dance OF fine water, and being situated on the
main ,horoughfare leading to the country
Several fine Improvements have already been
commenced, and are fast approaching compile
ton. one of which will be the finest hotel build.
ing in NcGregor, to be finished in good style,
and we'll kept. Call soon, as lots are going fast
June Is. 81. II s. GRANGER IL Co
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Bitter and Blest



IT'S bitter
pcss the proud world know how bitter,
To idly st and hear the driving storm
To think, mid all Its wealth and glitter
Z fold those rags shout my shyering form
fhesc ecauty rags, that will not keep me warm
To fesl gsunt hunger toward my vitsls creeping,
Begging for bread
70 wish fcr this that morn might find me sleeping,
f Stiffencd and dead!
IT'S dreary,-
Doc, the proud world know how dreamy
10 IDLY III within this cherries room,
With aching thoughts, that, all a-wcary,
Keep counting dead hopes in the deepening gloom
Dead hopes, that lie BY Willie, in the tomb
force the last stick mid the embcrs lying
rowatch H. ftful cleaning on the wall
And think how soon this last sticks lonely dying,
wnl leave me frost and darkness, for my pail
80 e the damp chlls through my warm veins creeping,
AZ night-winds moan
10 ~ my hcart Its sluggish lifc-blood weeping
To die alone.
IT'S blest,--
Dos the proud world know how best p
70 hear sweet voices, far beyond their hearing,
Speaking kind wcrds--snd SO endearing,-
Filling the cold, dark room with cheering
TO feel shad0wy hand
Put back my death-damp'd hair,
And point me to the fair,
The unknown land
70 know there Il my home -
And sweet again, to hear
eon-whi.porcd in my ear,
''My NARY, GOMEZ
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NEW BRICK STORE.

Having purchased the entire Stock Of
Merchandise owned by Allen & Wilker-
son, the undersigned respectfully invites
the public before purchasing elsewhere,
to examine the large and complete as
sortment which he is now offering at
reduced figures.
The following brief list of such arti-
cles as recur to the mind, will give
only faint idea of piles of Merchandise,
and the variety of useful ornamental and
indispensable articles that crowd the
commodious Three Story Building.
In Dry Goods, l have
Flannels, Cassimeres. Sattinetts,
Broad Cloth Sheetings, Tickings,
Linseys, Jeans, Prints,
DeLains. Cashmeres, Merinos,
Drillings, Silks, Bareges.
Satins, Laces, Grapes.
G &C E r ! E S. .-
Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Saleratus, Mo-
lasses. syrups, Allspicc, Pepper, Ginger
Salt, Fish, Flour, DC, &C.,
Q i O t h 4 n e.
A very heavy Stock. of Over Coats,
Dress Coats, Frock Coats, Pants, Draw
ers, Vests, Socks, Wrappers, Hats,
Caps, Cravats,
CKOCKERy: of all description,
suitable for the humblest Cabin or the
we'll furnished Mansion. Glass Ware,
Tin Ware, Wooden Ware, Willow Ware,
II A RDW ARE,
Axes, Saws, Files, Chisels, Planes,
Bits, Augers, Knives and Forks, Pen
and Pocket Cutlery Spoons, Bells, Brads,
BUILDING MATERIALS,
such as Nails, Glass, Putty, Screws and
Door Trimmings, Timers and
Plasterers' Tools, Oil Stones
CORDAGE OF ALL SIZES. STOVES
ALL PATTERNS,
Stove Pipe, Grindstones, Butter and
Provisions Generally.
BlackslMiths' Tools,
+ A MING NSILS,
Flows, Rakes, Shovels, Hoes. Spades,
scythes, Log Chains,
Drugs, A general assortment of Dyes
and Drugs.
@s ST. T1ORA AIRY.
Note Paper, Letter Paper, Fools Cap,
Memorandum, Check Books, School
Books, Ledgers. Miscellaneous Books,
Pens, Ink, Envelopes, Waters, g., DC.
SOLE AND UPPER LEATHER.
Findings always on hand.
urn L TIA re.
Bedsteads, Lounges, Chairs, Rocking
Chairs, Tables, Stands, DC, DC.
Ma t t r. a So es.
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Sacks, Umbrel-
las, Grain Sacks.
D o O II s a N d s IN Oes,
In countless numbers and infinite variety.
CLOCKS u JEWELRY.
This Stock was selected to suit the
wantsand tastes of Northern Iowa, and
they are beginning to melt away under
the influence of low prices, backed by
prompt attention of active and accommo-
dating statesmen. We offer our goods
at Wholesale or Retail, for cash or it's
equivalent.
Orders from customers in the inte-
rior, faithfully filled and warranted to
suit in quality and price, in every in
stance
E1- The same gentlemanly and atten-
tive Clerks will remain in the Store, and
wish to retain the same customers.
n nATyCu
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A Parody.

'Twas . calm still night
Aud the moons pale light
Shone soft DER hill aad dale,
When q man pale with grief,
Though he looked like thief,
Stood pleading for glass of ale.
C1olus.-OJfU II, don't spill IL, that
Dear glass Of ale. Hone the white
Foam sparkles on that little ,rine
Glass rlich the bayleeper has for sale
The cheeks that once glowcd
With the rose tint Of health,
ny the hand of hard drink
Have turned pale, as the blossom
That arose on the bright red nose
OF the man who has drank too much ale
III 90, said he, to another
Ale house, before my strength
Shall fail. I will find another
Spot where know they do not
Sell such very small glass Of ale.
70 the ale house he went,
Where al the boys 60 and
There drink has very good sale.
Hs'er song will sing till they
Do to me bring, one more large glass Of ale
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A BEAUTIFUL HEAD
RICH GLOSSY HAIR,
COMPLETELY PRESERVED TO TIE GREATEST
AGE.

COMPLETELY PRESERVED TO TIE GREATEST
AGE.
And who that Is gray would not have IL restored TO
former color or bald, but would have the growth
stored. troubled with dandrud and itching hut
would have removed troubled with scroula, scad
head, other eruptions hut would be cured or with
sick headache. (ncuralga) but would be cured. 1t will
also remove oil pimpes from the face and skn Prof
Woods Hair Restorative will do all this see circular
AM ArBoR, Nov. s, 1850.
PRor. J. w. wooD-Dear Sir have heard much
said of the wonderful effects of yeur Hair Restorative,
hut having been so often cheated by quackcry and
1uack nostrums, hair dyes, &C., I was disposed to
place your Restorative in the same category with the
thousand and loudly trumpted quack remedies,
until l met you in Lawrence county some months
since when you gave such assurance as induced tho
trial of your Restorative in my family-frst by my
good wife, whose hair had become very thin and
entirely WHITE and before exhaustng Of your large
bottles her hair restored nearly to its original beau
tiful brown color, and had thckcned and become
beautiful and glossy upon, and entirely the head
she continues to it, not simply because of its bcar
tfying effects upon the hair but because of ts health
full influence upon the head and mind. Others of my
family and friends using your restorative, with the
happicst effects therefore, my skcpticsm and doubtr
In reference to its character and value entirely
moved !; and can and do most cordially and conf
dentally recommend it to by oil who would have
their hair restored from white gray (by reason Of
sickness age,) to original color and beauty and by
ell young persons who would have their hair beautiful
| and glossy,
| Very truly and gratefully yours.
SOLOMON MANN.
Friend Wood It was long time after raw you al
Bseld before got the bottle of restorative for which
you gave order upon your agent in Detroit and
when got it we concluded to try it on Mrs. Mann.
hair, the surcst test Of its power It has done al
that you assured me that II would do and others o
family and friends, having witnessed its effects, arc
now using and recommending its to others as en-
titled to the highest consideration you claim for it.
! Again, very respectfully and truly, your,
| SOLOMON MANN.
| CARLYLE, III, June %. 1856.
have used Prof. O. J. Woods Hair Restorative ant
have admired its wonderful effects. My hair was be
coming, as thought, prematurely gray, but by tn,
OF his Restorative it has resumed its original color
| and have no doubt permanently so.
! s. BRESsE, ex-senator, U. s.
| o. J. WOOD 4 CO., PROPRIETOR, $40 broadway N
Y, lin the great N. " Wire Railing Establishment ant
ia Market street, st. Louis Mo.
| And sold by all good druggists. Also who,esal,
| agents for Prof Graves Bedoain Tooth Wash the on
ly preparation that all disc, Of the mouth ant
gums and perfumes the breath sweet like the rose fol
sale by all druggists in McGregor, and elsewhere.
3mo5S
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0onsumPt1onx
I'm order to place this valuable medicine with
in the reach Of all, it is placed at the low price
of 25 cents Fer bottle, and it is warranted to ef-
feet moro cures than anv dollar medicine before
the public. COLWELL d. CO.,
Sole Proprieto:s, Madison, Wis.,
Sold by Hoffman, Benton Il Co.. +. w.
Wood g. Co. and J. s. King & Co., McGregor-
Iowa.
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DICKINSON & WILLARD,
Grocers, Commission s. Forwarding
NJ Z II G. II A N II S,
Steam Ferry Landing, adjoining the
NIL. d. Miss. Railroad Depot.
Prairie du Chien, Wis.
We are 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 W est, we
Troffer our services.
Our location near the Depot Grounds, Steam
Boat and Steam Ferry Landings, gives us the
most convenient facility for carrying on the bu-
siness which we now respectfully solicit. In all
cases we shall act for the best interest of our
correspondents, and we assure them that all
Goods entrusted to Us shall be handled with
care and forwarded without delay.
Produce bought and forwarded on reason
able terms.
" Mark Packages "Care of DE- w., Prai-
RE du Chen" n3e,
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Dr. BOURDNO'S
FOREST BITTERs,

WHAT THEY WILL DO!
They will cure Dyspepsia, indigestion,
Liver Complaint, Jaundicc, Heartburn,
Drowsiness, Biliousncss, &C.,
and will in every in
stance Iro-
vent
Tile .Attecks of Esrcr and Ague and other Eslioss
diseases, and are highly use)ulin
Fe male CO ~ p ! a { % to.
.~ A FEW REASONS
Why people should buy the Forest Bitters In
preference to all other medicines:
lst They not only CAN, but will give strength
and visor to the system.
I'd. They are very pleasant to take and pro-
ducc fine appetite.
81. Iris THE CHEAPEST MEDIC. NE In the WORLD
4.th One bottle will always prove their en-
cacy.
5th. They are not recommended as a gN,vER-
SAL CURE ALL, but will actually perform moro
than is promised.
9th. Persons buying these bittcrs can have
their money refunded if they think after using
them that they have not received the worth Of
their money.
PRICE OF Quar- BorrLEs, - cts.
" PINT 30
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A. b. PAUL, F. A. MORTON, n. n. KNOX.
PAUL, CMOKTOT@ Co. !,
Real Estate Brokers d. Land agents,
DECATUR, Burt County, Nebra-ka Territory
Personal attention paid to selecting and en-
tering lands in
Nebraska, Western Iowa s. KanSS,
WITH CASH, WARRANTS, OR ON TINE
Will collect notes, pay taxes, &c.. ard will
also secure good investment for Eastern or
Western capitalists.
REFERENCES
.J.Skiff, Newton, Iowa; S. NJ. Preston, do;
George w. Mason, Decatur, Nebraska Ter. !;
Casady d. Clark, Sioux City Ryall g. Charles,
do +; Samuel Paul, Hopedalc, Ohio.
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Recently from Dubuquc. have located at
NJ Gregor, for the purpose of carrying OH the
Carriage and Wagon Business.
We are connected with large establishment
at Dubuque. and already supply great portion
of northern Iowa Our material is of the best
quality that can be procured at Chicago and
other eastern markets and our customers may
rely ON getting good timber well made up, well
seasoned and strongly ironcd.
We have o stock of timber always on hand,
and in case orders come too fast for this shop
we can fill them from Dubuque without delay
Ready made wagons On hand and for sale a
very low prices. Farmers an Emigrants will
make money by calling at our shop and exam.
ming work and price. Shop Oh Main street.
above the WESTERN House.
McGrcgor, June 26, 81 1877
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dre.s is -, county Of -, state Of :
propose to convey the mails Of the United States
July l, 1858, to June 80, 1862, on Route No. -,
between.-- and - agreeaby to
the advertisement Of the Post Master General dated
December 81, 1857, for the annual sum Of dol.
This proposal is made with full knowledge Of the
distance Of the roue the weight of the mail to be
rcd and all other particulars in reference the route
and service and also after careful examination of the
laws and instructions attached to the advertisement
Dated. (Signed)
GUARANTY.
The undersigned, residing at State Of
-, undertake that, If the foregoing bid for carry
ing the mail Oh route No. be accepted by the
Postmaster General the bidder shall, prior to the LIST
day Of August 1885, enter into the required oblga.
tion contract perform the service proposed with
good and snficient surities.
This we do understanding distinctly the obligations
and liabilities assumed by guarantors under the 9th
section Of the act Of Congress Of July 2, 1885.
Csigned by two Gusrantors.)
CERTIFICATE.
The undersigned, Postmaster at State Of
-, certifcs, under his oath Of ONCE, that he Is
acquainted with the above guarantors, and knows
them to be men OF property, and able to make good
thir guaranty.
Bidders are requested to use, far a. practicable,
the printed or proposal furnished by the depart
men, to write out in fun the sum Of their bids and to
retain copies of them.
Altered bids should not be submitted nor should
DDS once kuDmuteu DC Wlt00f0Wn.
Each bid must be guaranteed by two responsible
sons.
General guaranteys cannot be admitted. The bid
and guarantee should be signed plainly with the full
name Of each person.
The department reserves the right to reject any bid
which may be deemed cxtravagant and also disre-
gard the bids Of failing contractors and bidders.
The bid should be sealed, superscribed SNAIL Pro-
posals, State of -" addressed "Second Assist
ant Postmaster General" Contract once, and sent BY
mail, not by to agent and postmasters will not
enclose proposals Tor letters Of any kindly in their quar-
teEly returns.
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DIR. BOURBON,S
P j | M0NIC bAlSAM!

For the immediate and certain cure of
Coughs, Colds. Group, Asthma, Whoop;ng-
Cough, bronchitis, Hoarseness, de-,
and also an invaluable remedy for
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NIX BBLS Of first rate Whisky for sale
~ low, by G. HFI.ANDERS.
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scrEsSrxspESr's ORC, uE,srHEs otu- r r.
sisfrr- fESs leb 10, 1887. I
aR RxSsErrs-tssr Sirs-ljur conapany having been
troubled very much wHh leaky put some Of your
Patent faint upoa them. and ), FAR my knowledge
extends, can ehecrfug recommend Il ~ any Who
Sish = dry roof Of any
Yours, ke., a. COFFIN Superintendent
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For Rent.

GONE Eve or six of Clabornc's neC and neat -
- Cottages situated between the Lebanon and bB,,.
Nurfreesboro Turupikcs will be rent"i 10 good -r.:.t
tenants, at low price, for the ensuing year- These
houses have the privilege OF an neXhaustbe supply
OF water, convenient to all OF them, without charge
and entitled To the benefit of the Free schools one
OF which is in their Immediate neighborhoUd.
Apply 10 a. V. :. IINnSIEY,
Dec 2-du T. r. GIASCoCK.
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ts.s J. V GILBERT, Proprietor.
Opposite this House, Market street, livery
stables where be found at all hours, horses, bug
gies, carriages, &c ]. N Alexander Co, and W. 7.
Wright & Co., are the propretors-
Dec. 4-lyd&w
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For Rent.

vTNHAT convenient frame dwelling on the Il
i Franklin Turnpike road, near the FIRST azsEp
Toll gate, now occupied by j. A. McCamphrll, lAEs=H
Esq. The house contains four rooms, besides
kitchen servants rooms etc. and has thirty of
ground attached.
ss- Suitable furniture be purchased by the ton
ant if desired.
HJ- Possession given Immediately
Apply TO A. V. :. LIN OSLEY,
Nov. l6-u No. 80 College st.
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LlNDSLEY's ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Rent.

TWO handsome and comfortable BRICK 1szzr.A
Il DWELLINGS, Nos. and Caiborncs HzEHH
Row. These houses new and well finish lnEl59
ed the rooms Of good size, with high ceilings;
the houses well ventilated Hydrant water in the lots
and the occupants have the privilege Of the Free
Schools and tn. right To educate the+r chdref without
charge. Caihornes Omnibus runs regularly every
hour from houses the Square, the low price
OF S cents. Apply 70
,E|E. f A.V. :. IINDSlEY,
Dec 2-du l.. L. GLASCOCk.
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YaIuabIe DweIIing for Sale.

THAT convenient dwelling at the corner OF -.
i Summer and DeadericS streets is for sale $50
The lot fronts Us feet The house contains eight xs
rooms and is within three hundred yards OF the PUB
lie Square. The owner, wishing TO 20 10 the country
will take fair price for this property, sold by the
LIST OF January next. Apply to
Dec. LIT. A. " s. LlNISLE1.
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For Rent or Lease.

THAT convenient residence on the Franklin o.
X Turnpike at present occupied by Mr.. Eel ka,,.
lows. II contains six rooms, besides Kitchens id.A
scrvants's rooms, &c, and has about seven acres OF
ground attached. Il would be leased to good tenant
FOR term of years If desired. Apply u
Nov 10 4 Y. s LINDSLEY.
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A GO0d Dwelling.

CTTUATED en- Cherry street, Lineoln's Hall, IL
- now offered for sale The lot is so feet front by
$50 The house is brick containing in all nine rooms
The house offered for less than the eostof the
building Apply 70
Dec. lit A. v ,. LiNpSiEi'
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MEsrnEs. March 2. 1851.

HIFNFIfI 1877.
w 5, BESSEIT, Esq.-pcar Slr.--The facts within our
knowledge Of the durability &C. OF Vests Galvanc
Cement; these; The building you covered for US
last spring am happy to state, has answered our ex
pcctatons We can, therefore, recommend II 10 the
public for all roofing purposes light, cheap, nre
and water proof roof. 1t does not get soft and
from the effects Of the heat the sun; does Il
harden and crack from the effects Of the cold. Any
perso wishing to know OF this article, call
~ our mandatory.
n : BRUCE a Co
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Edge6eid.

AM now Offering at prices 20 suit the times, three
Iotsin Edgeasld Just beyond Douelson's store The
lots front each so eeton the Galan Turnpike and are
2&o feet deep with street In the rear They sre eon'
vsnent 20 an insxhausthc supply II excellent water,
and are IN a rapidly improving neighhorhood
Apply % .sF..a Az LNIslhf'
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Neal Country Residences.

7 AN Offering for sale small tract of Land miles
from the city, near the Nolensviiie EuInpAe con-
tanning acres The residence is neat Cottage, With
four rooms double kitchen, double negro cabin, sta
BILE, &c, aud will be sold low. Apply 10
Drr 11-if A Y. 5. IINnSIEY.
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To all the Eastern Cities.

q A. NJ. lightning Express, through 20 Columbus and
W Cleveland without change of ears. $50 2. NJ Eve
ming Express through to Beliair andPttsburg without
change of cars.
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Ten Years Credit.

HAVE several handsome lots 10 Maple street, near
i the University which will sell on ten years time
Al fair prices provided the interest is paid seniannu.
ally II that time not long enough, wl agrees not
call the principal long the interest prompt
ly paid. Apply 10 -.-
DEC Ell - 4. 49,, A. V. 5. LlNDSiEY.
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NYSt11ns, Tenn, Inc. Sth, 1854.
To WHO'S Ut MAY CONCERN ;--Ihis rs certify that
". :. Bennett covered roofs for Last spring
with eonpusition called Vests Patent Galvanc &C.
ment one of them new deck, the other old
shngie rooS which giving perfect satisfaction He
paired doner window, which leaked badly, and
had eafied the skill OF Carpenters prevent IL leak
ing which he succeeded IN making perfectly tight
do most gheeruly recommend hts inoals ol roofing 20
the public for all roofing purpos and believe II % be
q permanent fixture against dre aud water.
u CTkRElI,
prnpri.snr rofo,e.rei,l Hstaf "
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Attached is a note from JoHN l. MORGA Al, Esq Arch
tect by which may be the opinion Ol Ar. Samuel
sloan, celebrated Architect, and writer upon Arch
lecture " hose experience with this mode of roofing
without doubt, is satisfactory To all.
MEMPHIS, March IL, 1857.
Mr.. W. 8 BESSErT.--Whcn N Philadelphia, Pa few
days ago. called upon Mr. samuel sloan, the ceiebrat
ed Architect, and author II the Slosu Work Arch
lecture. asSu his opinion as 10 the durability, &c,
Of Vests Patent Roof such you using the city
of Memphis aud he told me that he had hestatioH
saying that II II good and durable roof and
Is al that Us advocates claim II 10 be- farther say ing
that he IL using II u iue building for himself
Respectfully JOHN l.. MORGAN, Architect.