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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-11-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

nllIS is to give notice, that the subscri-
l. Der Of Cecil county, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court Of said county, letters
Trstamcntary on the personal estate OF Will
liam Moore, late of said county, deceased.
y persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
,cated, on or before the 18th day Of August,
1850; they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber. Given under my hand this
10Th day Of October, 1859.
GIBBONS p. MOORE,
Executor Of William Moore, decd.
Test-JAs. McCAULEY, Reg.
Oct Is, lS59--6w
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

TFllE undersigned duly appointed Exami-
a ners, 10 view and determine the propriety
Of opening new road, commencing near the
residence of braham Dewitt. and extending
to Walnut Valley Mill. (Mr. LevisD and
from thence, if deemed cX2cdient, to the
road leading from Fair Hill to Elkton, pass
ing by or through lands of Abraham Dewitt,
Dinah Henderson. Joseph Mccullough, Nor-
i, Lewis and others hereby give notice
that they will meet at Lewis Mill, on Tues
DAY, the 18th day Of November, next, at Q
O'Clock A. NJ, to proceed to the discharge Of
the duty assigned them.
JOSEPH MILLER.
ANDERSON SMITH,
JOHN McCREARY,
Oct Is, lSj9-5w. Examiners.
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NOTICE..
By the Orphans Court of Cecil col

By the Orphans Court of Cecil county,
October llth, 1859. {
ORDERED, That the sale made and re-
Oported by Gibbons =. Moore, Executor
Of William Moore, deceased, of the Real
Estate OF said deceased, be ratified and con-
t:med, unless cause to the contrary thereof
he shown on or before the seventeenth day
Of December, next; provided, Il copy Of this
order be inserted in some newspaper printed
at Eikton, once a week for one month before
the sixteenth day Of November, next.
The report states the amount of sales to
be 81 ,8i0.62a. JAMES McCAULEY,
True copy ; Test, Register.
JAMES McCAULEY,
Oct Is, lS59-lm. Register.
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NOTICE

rs hereby given TO the creditors, cndorsers
4 and sureties of James G. Clark, that he
has made application for the benefit of the
1nsolyent Laws of Maryland, and that the
first Wednesday after the second NJ onday
of February, next, being the third day Of the
next February Term OF the Circuit Court for
Cecil county. hath been set apart and fixed
upon for the final hearing in this case; at
which time and place, his creditors, cndorsers
and suretics may attend and show cause, if
any they have, why final discharge shall
not be granted said debtor.
WIN. II. RICKETTS,, Clerk
Circuit Court for Cecil county.
Sept. "a, 1859-3m.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

THE undersigned having been elected to
l the ohice Of Constable in the Third Eirc-
ton District of Cecil county, Oilers his ser
vices to the Public in that capacity. Prompt
attrHtinn will be given to the collection of
claims, and to all other business entrusted
to him. LUCIAN b. ANDERSON,
Dec. 10, 1897 Cherry Hill, Cecil CO., Md
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Gar0s.
REMOVAL.

DR. T. II. MUSGROVE has removed his
ETOtiice to the new Brick Building, 49,
Opposite Col. Groomc's. He is pre- 1r~.IlLG
pared to perform all operations in DENTAL
SURGERY, in the best manner. Artificial
Teeth inserted, from one to full set.
CHARGES MODERATE.
p. S.-Pcrsons from a distance, By in
forming INN by mlii or otherwise, may have
set times reserved, and thereby prevent the
liability OF disappointment. [mar l2-tf
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GEO. r. GATHER,
ATTsEtEEY AT Law.

No. 4G Lerinefoa Street, (Comseiiof's Hail.
BALTIMORE CITY,
WILL ATTEND PROMPTLY TO ALL LAW
w BUSINESS in which persons OF Cecil county
mny be Interested III this city. &C. He Will also
assist in the trial Of suits. claims. &c il Cecil
and her counties al iacent. bee u laaa-lY
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I LEATHER.

FjNilE sHbscribyr has now anl intends keeping in
1 the ola est bl'hsl Leather Store y Z. corner
of Fourth aud grunge streets. opposite the Upper
Market House. Wilmington, Del. a large and well
selected assortment OF SPANISH AED NEMLoVK
SolE LEATHER. French AND PArEST ChLF>KIN
of supr, ur brand and all the various kinds of
LEATHER made use of in the manutac'urc of
Boots shoes. Saddles and Harness all (which will
be sold ON the most reasonable terms Persons
wishing to purchase Leather viii find it to their
advantage 10 call AMI examine for thcms elves
before purchasing elsewhere.
T. CHAMBERLAIN.
p. Patent machine stretched bands cenentpd
with waterproof cement ,nl copper riyetod. con-
staully on hand, ard made to orner. warrIn'cd to
give satisfaction. IDct s. laj9--:m
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GREAT FIRE.-ANolnER TRIUMPH!

KNOXVILLE Tennessee. March 10, 1859.
Mcssrs. EVANS d WATSON, Philadel fha -
Gen;lemen--lt affords ne great pleasure TO say
TO you teat the Salamandcr Sltc. which | rur-
chased Of you ii February. 1898. proved 10 be what
you recommended it--a sure protection from fire.
My storchouSe together with several others. was
burned TO the ground in March last, The safe
fell through into the cellar. and was exposed to
intense heat for sin or eight hours. AMI when il
was taken froIn the ruins and op'Lel. all lis con-
tents where found to be in perfect state, the
books AMI the prpers not being injured any what
ever | can che,rfdlly recommend your safes to
the community, believing, as ! do, that hey are 5
near flc-pfoof it is possible for any safe to be
MADE. THOMAS j. POWELL.
ty"A large assortment Of the above SAFES
always on hand. at 3Gt Chestnut Street, date u
south Fourth ST.. Philadelphia.
Nov ,, 1857.
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To Carriage Manufacturers.

TNllE subscribers have constantly on hand
/ large assortment Of superior CARRIAGE
STUFF, consisting of Fcllocs, Shafts Bows,
Tongues. SpokcS. &c. Also, large guam
tity Of Seasoned ANes, and Plank of differ
ent thickncsscs, all of which they will dis
pose Of at reasonable prices,
SCOTT u ADDISON,
Jan 30, lSaS-tf Scott's Mills.
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GRAND OPENING
OF ELEGANT
EERsS Cor Ladies' Costume.

IN THE FUR ROOM OF THE PARIS MAyrlLLA
ENpoRItrM.
The subscribers beg leave also to announce that.
in compirrcc with the wishes Of several valued
customers. they have added to their establishment
Il FUR DEPARTMENT. in which will at all times
ne found the largest display of well seasoned Gar
mcntS. made mp by the hest French workinen and
Al pieces which will commend them to the economic
caI - we'll rs the most luxurious purchasers.
g Every Garment may b, relied on as being
exactly VII It is represented, it is no part of tho
vtrwS OF The Subscribers to obtain an ephcmcrl
noiariety by of ring initiative manufactures f,r
the sake of selling cheap.--but ON tho CONTRARY. a
reputation brscl on the pcGlnanent and durable
foundation of pubic confidence
j. W. PROCTOR & CO.,
IMPORTERS Avn MANUFACTURERS OF
CLOAhS, nlNYiLLAS And FURS,
No. 1JS CHESTNUT STREET.
Oct -. iS5.-Sm PHILADELPHIA
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REMOVAL.

WYNN. j. JONES has removed his Law
w Office to the first stony of.Thc Cecil
Whig' Building, where he may always he
found ready 10 give prompt attcution to all
business placed in his hands.
Nov. loft.
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EVANS s. yyNTS0E,S

Y = y 4
SOL Chestnut Street, Pa'tGisighjl.
ANOTHER TRIUMPH!
pnHAnELrHGA, Surr. 90, 1859.
To the President of the Pennsylvania Agrcul
tua Society Tho subscribers, your committee
To examine the contents Of Saam4ndcr Safe OF
IvaGs and Watson. after being exposed 10 a strong
fire on tho Fair Grounds for eight houls, respect
fully represent
That after seven cords Of oak wood and three of
pine hal been consum ID around tnc Safe, ii was
opened in The presence of the committee, and the
contents tIkcn out, little wtrnel, bat not even
scOrchcl.
Several Silver Medals heretofore received by the
manu- cturers. aud large quantity of documents
were in the Safe. and came out entirely uninj rel
The experiment satisfied us of the capacity of
Safes Of his kind to protect contents from any
fire TO which they may be exposed
The Committee awarded Diploma and silver
Medal. GEo. W WOODWARD,
JOuN ". GEAHY.
j. p. ElruGnwcHD.
ALFRED >. GllLETr.
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ORPHANS COURT.

FTNIIE STATED MEETINGS of the Or
4 phans' Court Of Cecil county will be
held on the Second TUESDAY in every
month. Executors, Administrators and
Guardians, wanting their accounts stated
will please bring in the vouchers few days
before Court. JAMES McCAULEY,
July IL, 1908. Register.
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CARRIAGE MANDATORY.
JOHN v. EEtGD0N,
(suCCEsSOR TO IL A. UALL.)

T. !. * II Q n , M d..
A NNOUACES to the citizens of Ceci
N county that lie is prepared to
Make all kinds of Carriages to Order,
and gud'anccsto give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their work. An ex
p"ilcnce OF ten ycaia enables him 10 say that
his carriages will compare tuvorably with
those OF any other manufacturer, in finish
and durability. He s,Iicits the custom OIL
the people OF the county. generally.
U5-Sccond hand carriages taken in ex
Grunge for new. at fair prices.
A number Of second hand carriages on
hand, and for sale low. IJun |. '59--y,
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M1pcs' NitrOgenfxed
SHper-Phosphate Of Lime!

NNE HUNDRED POUNDS will equal in
~ alicct and lasting powers, One Hundred
aud Eighty-fve pounds of Peruvian Guano.
IL has the experience Of TEN YEARS, and
all who have tried it, pronounce it the best
fertilizer now III use. r. W. =. ALLEN,
IA South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia,
foe Wholesale Agent for Pennsylvania. Delaware,
and Southern part Of New Jersey. Aug Ii Sin.
ST0CklNG YARN Blue GRAY, Dark
~ Gray and White Stocking Yarn. For sale by
Oct |. X. L. MAY.
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j. 7. WELLS.
TvsEaa JAEGER EsEaIID.

). l.. corner Of Secom and Spruce Streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
E7lNE CLOTHING, wholesale and retail.
d Also, Il well selected assortment of
CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, and EEsTINGs,
kept on hand for customers orders; Army, Navy
an! Volunteer Uniforms.
? Dur long experience and present facilities
III The above branch Of business is sufficient to
guarantee entire satisfaction. Feb 26 IS59-tf
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WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Port Ifcp0stf, Md.

FENHE undersigned respectfully announces
4 to his friends and the patrons generally
OF the WASHINGTON HOUSE. Port De-
post, Md, that he has succeeded Mrs. r..
NJ. Reynolds in this establishment, and is
now in possession, fully prepared to accom-
modate those who may visit Port Deposit on
business or pleasure.
Having reiitted and improved this Old
Stand, he is prepared to furnish -E.rr~S
his guests with every comfort EsgiSs,e
and convenience his Table is &gss.R
supplied with the best the $780,, ~. "a
market Affords and his stables are anplc
Gy@Ilc asks that the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to the Washington
House may be continued to him.
WIN. CRUMPTON,
Feb 5, lS59--y. Proprietor.
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nilu,illotcu.

WILMINGTON, DEL.
226 MARKET ST. 226
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING OUR
FALL and yvssTEss STYLES
Velvet, DrnsseIs, Tapestry,
Ingram and Venetian Carpatings;
0ILCLOTIIS, 4 FLOOR COVERINGS
or ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
OIL CLOTHS FROM TO YDS WIDE,
CUT TO FIT ROOMS AND ENTRIES.
ATTENTION Is ALSO CALLED TO THE
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT,
WHICH CONSITTS OF
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
OF ALL KINDS; AN ELEGANT LOT Of
Collars, EnibrO'heTies. Sc,
CLOTHS, CISSiMERES, SATINETS,
IND VESTIN(iS.
G5@Thc above embraces some Of the most
BEAUTIFUL GOODS ever offered in this
market, and will be sold at q S.ulLL
.lDTANCE ON COST.
SAMUEL BUZBY,
No. 24G MARKET STREET.
Sept 3, 1S59-3m. Wilmington, Del.
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COLLECTING.

rT7HE undersigned having been elected to
j. the Office of CONSTABLE in the Second
Election District Of Cecil county, Nd, offers
his services to the Public in that capacity
Prompt attention will be given to the
CGLEECTEGN ca CLAIMS,
and all other business entrusted to him.
n. ALEXANDER COLMARY,
Post Office, Chesapeake City.
Dec II, ISjS-tf.
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entertainments.
WESTS
PATENT GALVANiC CEMENT
ECR ROOFING.
FOR ROOFING

TNllE subscribers having purchased the
l. right for Ceci! county, in the above arti-
Gle, would call the attention of the public
thereto. 1t is COMPLETELY
Water and Fire-E'roaf.
1T is CHEAP Roofs will he put on for
about halt the cost of lin, aud will last much
longer. IT Is ADAPTED TO ALL KINDS
OF ROOFS, either Flat ar. Steep. 1t is
valuable for REPAIRING OLD ROOFS
Old single roots may be covered without
removing the shingles. Old metallic roofs
can be made perfectly tight and secure. 1t
is especially adapted to all kinds Of scanning
around baHiemenfs, sky-ighis and chimaeys.
ana Tor the lining Of eape-troughs and CUTTERS,
Roofs which have given trouble for years,
and which have continued to leak in spite Of
all efforts, can be made perfectly secure by
this cement. This cement applied to new
tIn roofs, preserves them from rusiin2, by
furnishing a coat which is at once inpcfrions
10 maier, and an almost perfect nc.- conductor
Of lieut. 1t is the only material pa'eaied
which contains
INDIA RUBBER and GUTTA PERCIIA.
10 All Orders left with MR.. JOHN T..
BROWN, at the Elkton Post Office, or ad
dressed to II. NJ. lIAUGllEY, corner 9th
and Orange Streets, Wilmington, Del, will
be promptly attended to.
HAUGlIEY & FERRY.
April 80 1859.
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Ciaronamctcr watches.

Ciar0nGNnCt1r watches.
Having sccurol the Agency of the above finest
quality ELslish Watches, we are prepared to furnish
II corrcet tme-ketrcr, at REASONABLE price. which
Tor finish and accuracy cannot be excelic by any
watch made. Each watch is accompanied by Ger
tihc!tc from tie manufacturer, which guarantees it
Ito keep time to the s.tsf ton OF the purchaser
or to be returned We can give the best references;
from gentlemen OF the greatest responsibility in our
city; and we respectfully request the attention OF
those wishing Watch which they can depend
upon
sB' WATCH REPAIRING done in the best
mInncr. and all work warranted TO give entire sat
stacOn for one year, at the old stand of
ZlBA FERRIS u SON,
Corner Of Fourth and Market SIS,
Dec. 2, Oily. WILMINGTON, Del
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TIE PARIS
NaM!lIla, GIoak & Eur EmpOriu M

m. 7o5 Chestnut Street, (nbore SerenM,)
EDH'hANiLP!IlA,--1 subscribers invite tho
j attention Of hAnIHS to their stock of these
elegant Garments. Of which being IL SPECIALLY.
they ar" cn'hi"d 10 offer the most complete assort-
mnni in tlr' city
They WI! on'n in OCTOBER and NOVEMBER.
til IN !mpw' 'tionS consisting of
EthH)ibERED FELTET CLORKS,
HjANNDNE BEAVER CLOgKS,
OPER.3 ELO,}kS, &c., &c.
md ccga"t specimens Of Home NJ ,nuf .cture will
he add"! to their stock Every Morning 1hrous h
lnn
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CAUTION.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
ANlNG proved Priority of Invention before
he Patent Office of ID" United states over
the so-c.t'lci CHARLES Il. LUNELESS' SELF.
GENERATING GAS BURNER. Oh which proof
Patent was granted me by the uniIcl States.
bearing date the 18th day Of October. 1888 This
Il 10 tAtriO" ALL PERSONS AGAINST MAKING,
VENDING. OR USING THE SANE. as all who 80 do.
viii be held responsible for damages, as by The
United states Patent Laws made and provided.
fer sach infiing meut Of my Rightl, and those
holding under me.
Also gAnst the making, nsng or vending to
any parties the so.calI,d JOHN SONS BONES
TIC HELf-GENERhTINH GAS BURNERS. rs
the same is an infringement of my Patents. bear.
i@ "ate the ri day Of il ne leJ5, and also oi
October 26th, A. b. 1915.
ALONZO NJ MACE,
June Ia, lSj9-1y. Springfield. Mass.
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philadelphia.
9AVfMG FUND.
the State Of +
VBES

]. Money is received every day, and in any
amount. large or small
:. FIVE PER CENT interest is paid for money
from the day it is put in.
3. The money is always paid back in GOLD,
whenever it is called for and without notice
L. Money is received from ExEcuToRs, ADMIN
lSfRAroh3' GtAtplANs and others who desire to
have it in place of perfect safety, and where
interest can be obtained for it,
}. The money received from dcpostors is in
vested in REAL ESTATE, MoXTGlGEs. GROUND
KENrS and such other first class securities as the
Charter directs
g. OFFICE li.rns-Every day from 9 till
o cock and on Mondays and Thursdays till
o'clock in t>c evening.
HENRY l.. BENNER, President.
ROBERT SELFRlDGE. Vice President.
WILLIAM j. REED, Secretary.
Henry l. Eeuncr f. Carroll Brewster,
hd%md H. Carer Joseph g. Barry,
':obGr Sc!trilse. Francis Lee,
samuel Il Ashton, Joseph Ierkes.
{. Landrrth Muuns. Henry DiTeulcrffor
OFFICE,
WALNUT ST., s. W. corner of Third St,
PUILADELPHI.4,
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WHsETIsSv ASKING.

TllE best quality Of Lime for Whitcwash
L ing. (Jackson's), always kept On hand
and for sale at Elkton. by
J. p. BRADBURY Il SON.
Nov 6, 1S5S-tf.
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"ATS! HATS,!-New Fall styles OF
Ill Silk Hats, " New York Ledger" Hats,
and "Paul Morphv - Caps, received this
week at TSep 81 II. T. NAYS.
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JAMES w. NFAXytg.as..

A TTORNEY AT LAW Office on Main
Lxstreet, opposite DR.. WailHcc's Drug Store
Prompt attention given to all business in
trusted to his care. Jan 8, lSJS--tf.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1859-11-03
MORTGAGE SALE.

hEFAULT having been made in the payment
IL of certain sum of money secured to be paid
in and by certain Mortgage lndenture, executed
by George W. Andrews and Sarah A. Andrews, his
wife, of Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan, to
George Worthington, of Cleveland in the State of
Ohio, dated the fifteenth day of May in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-sev
en- and recorded in the Office of the Register of
Deeds Of Cass county, aforesaid, on the twentieth
day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty seven, at ten o'clock A. NJ.
in Book e of Mortgages, on pages one hundred and
forty -four and one hundred and forty-ve, A and
l45) on which mortgage there is claimed to be due
at the date of this notice the sum of four hundred
and thirteen dollars and thrtyhree cents, and the
time for the payment of said sum having expired
aud no suit or proceedings at law or in chancery
having been instituted to recover the same or any
part thereof: Notice is therefore hereby given that
by virtue of power of sale in said mortgage con-
tanned, and pursuant to the statute in such case
made and provided, the premises described in said
mortgage to wit: All that certain piece of land in
the village of Dowagiac in the county of Cass, and
State of Michigan known and described on map
or plat of said village record in the office OF the
Register of Deeds for said Cass county, and State
of Michigan, as the northeast one-third part of
village lot number one hundred and eighty, QS0)
being twenty feet Front street, and ninety
nine feet Deep Also village lots number eighteen,
Qs) thrty-seven (37) and thirtyeight, (3s) in Pat
rick Hamiltons addition to said village of Dowagac
will be sold at public vendue at the outer door
of the Court House, in the Village of Cassapolis,
day of November, A. d., 1859, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon of SAID day. in foreclosure of said Mort
gage.
GEORGE WORTHINGTON, Mortgage.
CLARKE K SPENCER, Att'ys for Mortgage
Dated August 18th, 1859. auglS-d7wl3
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PROBATE ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass-ss
- At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Monday, the tenth day of October,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty
nine Present-Cliford Shanahan Judge of Pro-
bate. In the matter of the estate Of Addison
Aldrich, deceased. On reading and filling the
petition duly verified, of Henry Aldrich, praving
for proof Of will of said deceased.
Thereupon If is ordered, that Saturday, the fifth
day of November next. at ten o'clock in the fore
noon be assigned for the hearing of said petition
and that the heirs at law of said deceased, and all
other persons interested in said estate, required
to appear at a session of said court, then to be
holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis, and
show cause if any there be, Why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate,
Of the pendency Of said petition and the hearing
thereof by causing copy of this order to be pub
llshed IN the Cass County Republican. newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass for
three successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing. C. SHANAHAN
true copy Judge of Probate.
October 10, 1882 octl3-25v3
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Seeking Information.

Can You direct me to the -
Hotel ?" inquired a gentleman with a
carpet-sack of a burly Hibernian stand
ing on the steps of the railroad station.
Faith," was the reply, " it's 1 that
can do the same. Ye see ye jist 60 up
that sthrate till ye come to Thaddy o.
Mulligan's shop. Then"
"But I don't know where Thaddy
O'Mulligan's shop, as you call it, is.'
"Oh, faith, why didn't l think of
that. Well, then, yer honor must kape
on till git to the apple-woman's stand
on the corner of the brick church it is,
and kape that on the right, and 60 on
till we git to the sign of the big watch,
and mind we don't fall down there away,
then you kape on little farther till We
come to big tree, an afther that we
turn to the right or left, but, by the
bones of st. Patherick l don't know
which,"
The traveller turned in despair to
long, lank Jonathan who was standing
whiting close by, and made the same
inquiry.
'Maybe your going to put up there?"
queried Jonathan.
Yes, l intend to-"
"Did you come far off ?''
eyes, from Philadelphia" was the
impatient rejoinder, "but can you tell
me where the"
"Got any more baggage ?" said the
imperturbable Yankee.
"No, this is ALL" said the traveller,
convinced that the only way to get the
direction was to submit to the question
ing.
Going to stay long?"
"Couldn't say" was the reply in rath-
er crusty manner. "But I'm in
hurry and would like to be Directed"
"Wait minute. reckon you're a
married man, amt you %
''No / am not; and now | won't an
swer any more till you have answered"
"Well, squire" said the Yankee
coolly, 81 would like to oblige You, but
the truth is, l have never been in the
town before myself"
In less than a minute, a carpet-bag
with man attached, was seen hurry
ing away from that vicinity. He didn't
find asking directions of any particular
advantage.