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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-08-15

SOLD FERS' BOUNTIES.-The. new bill
- Equalizing Bounties has passed both Houses
and was approved by the President, and is now Il.
law. three years soldier gets Sl00 and two
years soldie $40 Bounties and Pensions are
collected by me for those entitled to them. Bring
forward your applications.
J. Is. McENALLY, Atty. at Law.
August l., 1866 Clearheld, Pa.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-08-15

The N. o. MAssAcRE-On the FIRST
page ct to-days Journal, will be found Mayor
Monroe's letter to Gen. Baird and the Gen.
erals reply, and on the inside Gov. Wells
address, relating to the New Orleans massa-
ere. We ask careful perusal of these doc
uments, as they fully show the cause of the
horrible deeds that were perpetrated in
New Orleans. on the 3Oth of July.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-08-15

The New York Tribune thinks that Gea-
ry' majority will be 100000. The Tribune
is the most reliable calculator of elections
that we know of, but in this case we think
its estimate too high by about $4,000.
From all the data in our possession, and the
exertlons the copperheads are making we
doubt if Gearys majority can be carried
much above 65, 900 or 10000. But that
will do.-Jersey Shore Vidette.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1866-08-15

EAUTION.-alIp persons are hereby cautioned
" against purchasing or meddling with three
horses three set tug harness. and one two horse
wagon, now in the possession of Thomas Kylef
of Morris township, as the same belong to and
have only been left with said Kyler on loan, and
are subject to my order ut any time.
August l. 1866 -pd JACOB MOCK
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IN the COURT of Common Pleas of Clear

IN THE COURT of Common Pleas of Clear
Frederick Campman ! fe county:
VS.. Aktas 'nbpoe7,a S1tr. die.
Hester Campman No 1871 June Term. 1915
The undersigned Commissioner appointed in
open court to take testimony in the above case,
hereby gives notice that he viii attend to the du-
ties of his appointment at his office: IN the bor-
ough of Clearfeld. Friday, the 2lth day of
August 1866. between the hours of 10 oc lock, A.
" and 3 o'clock P NJ of said day. when and
where all persons interested may attend and cross
examine WM NJ MCCULLOUGH,
August |, 1868. Commissioner.
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- sss4, ALTOONA; Pa, June 10Th. 1865.
10 THE CITIZENS OF GIRARD AND ERIE COUNTY
PA:-f our letter, proposing to run me for Com
gress, Is received L would indeed be insensible
TO the commonest impulses of humanity were
not hlled with the warmest sentime of gratitude
for the friendly expressions and personal regard
that your letter contains, signed as ii is by Re-
puolicans and Democrats whom | know to be
who have rsked their lives for the preservat;oI
OF the Union Such distinguished consideration
oyereomes every natural objection may have for
pom, ieal nonors, consequently do accept of your
kind invitation to allow my name to be used but
with the understanding that l am not to be the
standard bearer of either political party tRepub-
m ,icahs or Demoeratsl but if nominated it must be
Ieopie Convention, as belong to the peo-
PIE. They are my friends and patrons, and in
1sice e 70 them composed they of all shades
u. VI pohtieai opinions, must continue to live in
ness and Interests which has been the height of
my ambition for twenty-five years ~
Respec fully Yours, DAS RIdE "a
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tha 600 YEAR made by any one with
9@,SWJU Si5-Stencil Tools Noexperienee
necessary whichever, The Presidents, Cashiers.
and Treasurers of tn rec banks indOrse the ercu-
lar Sent free with samples. Address the Amer.
lean Stepcil Tool Works, Spr ingfeld. Vermont
August LIST, lS6 i.-3m.
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IN THE COURT of Common Pleas ef Clear

IN L III T. OUVI II OF COIll mon IIcAs q Jtaf-
J. Wallace Long fold county.
VS. S@bP"e,'a oa 9 sMr; "a alr0res; ;s,.
The undersigned Commissioner, appointed in
open Court TO take testimony in the above case,
hereby gives notice that he will attend to the du
ties of his appointment at his Office, in the tor
ough of Clearfeld. on Saturday the 25th day Of
August 1866 between the hours of 10 O'Clock, 4.
NJ and o'clock p NJ, of said dat, when and
where all persons interested ay attend and
examine. WIN M. cCuLLOD6H-
August l. 1866 Comm issioner.
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SOLDIERS 'BOUNTIES.-A recent bin has
- passed both Houses of Congress and signed bv
the President giving three years soldier slOo
and two years soldiers $50, bounty.
Soldiers wounded in line of duty, who did no,
serve two or three years entitled ID the bounty
tF-Bounties and Pensions collected by me for
those entitled TO them
WALTER BARRETT, Atty at Law,
Aug. 18th, 1866. Clearfeld Pa
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NEW STORE i NEW STORE
j. Shaw & Son,

Have just returned from the east and are nov
opening entire new stock of goods in the soom
formerly occupied by VIM. f. Irwin, on Market
Street, which they now offer to the public at the
lowest cash prices.
Their stock consists of general assortment OF
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queensware, Hardware
Boots, Shoes Hats. Caps. Bonnets, Dress Goods
Fruits, Candies Fish, Salt Bronms, Nails etc,
in fact, everything usually kept in a retail store
can be had by calling at this store, or will De
procured to order.
Their stock is well selected; and consists Of be
newest goods: is of the best quality, of the laie
styles, and will be sold at lowest prices for cash
or exchanged for approved country produce.
Be sure and call and examine our stock before
making your purchases. as we are determi ned 70
please all who may favor us with theg custom
May 9, 1866. J. SHAW SUN
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TT O NJ I, / n ID u S 7 r Y
BOOTS AND SHOES
Made to Order at the Lowest Rates.

The undersigned would respectfully invite the
attention of the citizens of Clearfel and vicinr-
ty, to give him call at his shop Market st.
nearly opposite Hartswick & Irwins drug store,
where he is prepared to make repair anytbi %
in his line.
Orders entrusted TO him will be executed with
promptness, strength and neatness, and all work
warranted represented.
/ have now hand stock of extra french
calf skins. superb gaiter tops, &c, that will
finish up at the lowest igures.
June 18th 1886. DANIEL CONNELLT
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Aeu Aarsrtise

Afoerr; asnaents sst fsrgetgps eats ont of ,
stylswiH be charged double price for SpaceoceapsS
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A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTlCE.-Letter,
IA of Administration the estate of Zenas
Leonard late of Girard tw p, Clearfeld couu.
ty, decd having been granted to the Indersiep
ed. all persons having claims against the es;ats
are requested to present them properly authentj.
Gated for settlement. and those indebted TO said
estate requested to make payment withoU
delay. ELIZABETH A LION ARD.
Aug Is. 1885, pd. Administrator A
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

ASSOCIATE JUDGES:
ARTHUR BELL. Esq., of Bell township.
1t. TH0S. LIDDELL, of Clearfeld Bor.
COMMISSIONER
JACOB HOOVER. Esq, of Lawrence Twp.
AUDITOR:
JOHN RUSSELL, Esq, of Penn township.
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Iolnsure attention, the CASH must accom-,
ny NJ ices as follows,-hll Cautions and Straw
wi Tn ST. so: Auditors, Administrators and ~
ecUtors' notices, So so, each Dissolutions 50.
all other transient Notices at the same raies
other advertisements at 81 so per square, for 81,
less ticns Ten lines Tor less count suusra
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
Reception of Our Minister In Russia.
Nrw YopE Fob 90


The banquet to our Minister in Russia by
the corporation of merchants of Moscow was
a very enthusiastic affair. 1t was designed as
an acknowledgment of the courtesies shown
the Russian feet while at this city
M. Lymatin, President of the Imperial Ex-
change, said that Americans, setting aside all
considerations OF minor Importance and pay
ing no regard to the changing aspect of poll.
tics, have ever shown themselves friends to
this people and Government. Let us, there
fore, gratefully acknowledge their amicabe
disposition toward this empire, and let us
drink to the health of the worthy and highly
esteemed Andrew johnson, the President of
the great power on the other side of the
ocean, the President of the United States of
America.
Protracted orations followed this toast, tn e
band joining in with Hail Columbia.
At the request of the Committee, General
Clay permitted the following telegram to be
to be sent to America:
[ 10 Consul at Liverpool, for transmission by
mail to the address of His Excellency, An.
drew johnson, President United States OF
America:
The merchants of Moscow, welcoming TO
their city the Minister of the United States,
drink to the health of your Excellency.
(Signed) The PRES T Con-. RECEPTION.
Mr.. Clay responded in suitable manner
returning thanks.
Mr.. Curtin, American Secretary of Lega.
ton, addressed the Company. In alluson to
the Russian telegraph he said many point to
the Russian American telegraph as com.
mon achievement Of both nations and as a
work of world wide renown and importance
venture to say that no enterprise eyer en-
gagged anything like the popularity which re-
warded the scheme of binding two countries
together. My countrymen patiently await the
moment when, giving expression to their
feelings OF respect and gratitude, the Presi
dent OF the United States will profit by the
completion of the new line and dispatch the
first salutatory telegram to the Gear. You
have spoken of the past and future of Russia
and America. To this reply that both of us
have nothing to be ashamed of in the past and
nothing to be afraid of in the future. In the
past Russia and America, firmly relying upon
God, have both batted for their independ
ence and annlhilated foreign influence in their
midst, whatever aspect ii might assume. Thus
far we have been successful and we wish 70,
nothing better than that God may be as gra
cious 70 us and our children as he has beer
TO our ancestors. As regards the future. tbs
two countries will be only more intimateI,
connected, having learned to know eacf
other in the past. | am convinced. gentle
men, that the more Intimately acquainted m,
countrymen shall become with you, the more
they will love you.
After the address, Mr.. Curtin was seized
and kissed by every Russian present
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
From Mexico.
New YORK, Feb. %.

NEW YORK, Feb. %.
The Board OF Education last evening deci.
ded to raise the salary of teachers of colored
schools IN this city twenty per cent
Latest Mexican news by the steamer Moro
Castle states that the two responsible editors
of the Corrotin newspaper, published at Orr.
zaba. had been imprisoned for alleged in.
frlngement of Imperial press laws, and the
proprietors of three other newspapers had
been notified by government officers that their
journals would be suspended unless they
changed their tone
A number of Republican officers who sur.
rendered at Papantla, had arrived at Vera
Cruz.
Gen. Pieras, Imperialist, had been an.
pointed to the command of the State of 81.
nolia.
The railroad in course Of construction be-
tweeenPuebla and Mexico City, will, it i:
expected, be completed by May next.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
Rally the system.


After dissas - hsea conquered, there IL still the
weakness that Il leaves behind II to b removed Comm
lescence IL a tedious affair II the enfeebed and nsccd
muscles the shattered nerves thin and wstery blood
could speak they wo~ld CRY for help In too many eass
such hello as is given them not Of the right kind The
arv ,t,mul.nts of commerce do harm. They kinde .
Temporary fame, which IL mockey Their eject
and the last sate Of him who them 10 worse
than the nrst.
Not such is the effect of HosrIrrrss eronAcz BIfrHna
There 10 no drawback their tonng properties Bal
amc plants and bar h and roots contribute their
raiive juices to render this soothing and strengthening
preparation PROTECTIVE agent. Its basis
the only pure stmuant which has been produced
coutuing no usel any other deleterous element
The most careful and skiful chemists have analysed the
Bittsrs and pronounce them harmless.
This is scientific testimony; but the testimony OF the
hundreds Of thousands who experienced the proven
tive and curative OF the Great Egdb Tonic and
Aaeratire Of modern times is still more conclusive In
fever and sgue dyspepsia bfliouness nervous complaints
general debility, and chronic complaints, it is as nearly
nfalibe as anything In this fslble world be- Bold
everywhere [feb2odAv1v.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.
Gen. Grant In New York.
New York, Feb.

NEW York, Feb. p.
Gen. Grant is stopping at the Metropolitan
Hotel Last evening he was Toasted by the
Union Club. The reception preparing for
him by the Union League Club will be grand
affair
The Times Washington special says Hasa.
mack, minister to Ecuador, has sent in his
resignation TO the State Department. Al
ready there are four or FIVE candidates for the
succession, all from Ohio. Among the aspi
rants are two members of the Ohio Legisla
ture, namely, Stanton and Nixon.
The official report of Chief Engineers Dan.
BY, Fithian and Kellogg, general inspectors
OF steam machinery in the navy, appointed
by the department to conduct the competitive
experiments of the Winoski and Algonquin,
is published 1t is declared that the contrac-
tor for the machinery of the Algolquin has
failed in every guarantee, and that the vessel
is unfit for naval service. 1t states that mel
Their of the vessels steered well.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
A CROWN OF GLORY.
EVERY NAN, Woman and Child who has used
STERLING'S AMBROSIA

IL willing recommend it, Three years of rapidly in
creasing sale have made the Ambrosia famous all
the world.
IT'S WARRANTED TO PLEASE.
II cures Itching of the Head.
1t makes New Hair grow Bald Heads
1t prevents the Ha'r from FALLING Out
II renders the Hair son and Glossy.
Cleanses the Scalp; Cools the Heated Brow Reno ves
D.ndruG: Cures Nervous Headache; Cures Badness ;
Ipsures Luxurisnt Locks Ipelines Hair Curl Super
.eies wigs; Kills Hair Eaters Good effect apparent
once.
TO THE LADIES WE SAY,
The Ambrosia will suit you T. Elegantly put up.
0ecatsy Perfumed. Pstronized by Opera Singers and
Actresses Sold in splendid boxes cartons, contain
ing t~o large botties-No. for morning, No. 1 for
evening
THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT TT.
sTyRLING's AMBRosIA 10 the best, most agreeable
and effective toilet in the world To prove this try
carton.
Sold by Druggists,
steriisg's imbro>is Manufacturing COMPANY.
ais Fulton Street, New York.
oct17-dkwly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
SINGERS AND PUsLIC SPEAKERS

will End Toces useful in clearing the voice when taken
before Singing Speaking, and relieving the throat
AFTER an unusual exerton Of the vocal organs. The
Toches recommended and prescribed by Physicians
and have had testimonials from eminent men through
outthe country. Being article OF true merit and
having proved their ehcacy by test OF many years.
each year finds them In localities In various parts
OF the world and the Tochs universally
better than other articles.
OBTAIN only "BRows's BRONCHIAL TRocHrs,v and do
not take any Of the Forthess Lmiatiou that NAV be
offered.
Sold everywhere In the United States and In Foreign
Countries at 80 cents per box. (noy6-dA v6ml
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
BATCHELoR,s HAIR pvr.

BATCHELOH'g HAIR DYE.
The Original and Beat in the World The only true
and perfect Hair Dye. Harmless, Reliable and Inst.p
taneous Produces Immediately a splendid Black or
natural Brown without injurng the hair skin Rem.
edies the III effects of bad dyes Sold BY all Drugxists
The genuine is signed William A. Bachelor Also.
REGENERATING EXTRACT or MILLRFLEuRs.
for Restoring and Besutfying the Hair.
augN-dAwly CHARLES BACHELOR, NY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23

ns nfidai Cham Der an Essay Of Warn
ing and instruction for Yonng Men. Also, new and
for Diseases ofths Urinary
sysfems-sentfree in scaled envelopes Address. Dr..
sEILLIN HouaHroN, Howard Association .ph,,..
i-ir hia Pa. .r.x.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23

WINDOW CURTAINS-Bu Gilt Shades
w ersss aM Hs'Ad.. ssy~s CIT sh~des, Bas
e. OosS. fsps Rchuss ObeG III sssss and coiors fur
ssls. sssIl NV. WnsTUOfT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
Standard Household Remedies
D R. D. JAMES
FAMILY MEDICIN ES

prepared with great care expressly for family
and admirably calculated health and
diseas that family should be without them
They consist Of
JAYNE'S ExPECT0RANT, for Coughs, Consumption,
Asthma and all Pulmonary and Bronchial An cttors.
JAYNE's TONIC vERMIFUGE, for Worms, Dyspep-
sia, PILES, General Debility, Ac
JAYNE's CARM NATIVE BALsAM for Bowel and
Summer p'aints Colcs, Cramps, Cholera, &C.
JAyNE's AFFIRMATIVE for scrofala, Goitre Cancers,
Diseases of the SIX n and Bones, &C.
JAYSE's AGUE MIXTURE, for the Core Of Fever
and Ague.
JAYNEs LINtMENT Or COUNTER IRRITANT, for
Bruises, Rheumatism, &c.
JAYNE's sANArTvE PILLS, valuable Purgative,
and certain for all Bilious Affections, Liver Com
plants, Sick headache, &c.
JAMES HAIa TONIC, for the Preservation Beauty,
Growth and Restoration of tie Hair.
JAYNE SPECIFIC FOR THE TAPE WORM.
In settlements and localities where the attendance Of
Physician csnaot be readily obtain d. Families will ind
these Remei of gr. serYice Thu directions which
easily understood by all aud addition, Jaynes Medical
Alm,a-sc and Health be had gr<tis Of all
Agents nt-ns besides tsiabie Calendar, Catalogue
Of Dseaseste tymptoms BY which they may be known
how they sho Id be trsat together with sdyics TO
| the proper remedies TO be used.
A1- All of II D. jayne sons Family Medicines are
| sold in keokuk by the authorized Agents
IA 0C hOS, corner Third and Johnson, and ID
KBR Z, COZ n.r Third aud Main streets
n. BAH OF the above offered to the trade at the
lowest card rates. lf-b4 wed-fri. d swlow
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
Special Notices.

C0LGArIy ADonATI0 vIQEfAeLR SoAP.
superior Toilet seaD, prepared ftoa refined
and especially designed for tAs uss Of Ladies' and sr
She Nursery. N perfa.sis exquisite, andis wash
ing properties unrivallsd Dor ale BY all druggists.
fsbIsdkv1y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
DARTITION SALE--st..e Of iowa. Lee

DARTITION SALE State of iowa, Lee
= County n-0y vir, ne Of an ord.r OF sale d.
rected N .dr BY the District Ourt - ee county, loss
At Fort hadison, mae al the Deeembes tern 1873 In the
cause In PARTITION, wherein Richardson Is plAnun
and aiui-hamp ct IL dcfe ndant. ord ring 10 =
der the premises her einstr srhed we VIII sen TO
the hsh~st vi der the door Of he Court hosse a We
tvssu tbs honrs Of o'clock m and o'csnck p N
Commencing Al O'Clock m. Of said day, the following
Io,. VIZ Tn. east OF Lttso, 49, In BLck twenty
MIN tsa1 In the city Keokuk said s.e being for
shs purpssss # partition; the psoceeds Divided
The tenants common, after payment OF costs
Ie under direction Of the Court. @A
sssdrm IN BsRksR, Referees.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23

A@Won't Use any Other.-The last and hes,
The right article finally Everybody kesit Is purel,
vegetable. Contains sugsr lead Is the best Hal,
Dressing in the world. Will restore grey and faded hal.
to its original color In four weeks-every ums-sure
pop" Inquire for websters Vegetable Hair Invigors
TOR and don't take any other 1t cures all hunora of
the scalp in one week. For sale 1t wholesale and retail
by D. A. KERR, corner Third and Main streets Keoknk
Iowa. Burnhams & Van Setback, Wholesale Druggist.,
10 Lake st Chicago, agents for the Northwest
sep29-dom
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23

A|scientiAc Discovsry-CABup NEW pye
II you want to have your Hair dyed with th,.
sration. GO TO cABUa This Dye doe, NOT ~. 80.
hair dead sppsarasos, like other dyes but rive. !,
fiNs GLOSS and promotes the growth Of IN. -.
Sold and applied BY GEORGE cABUs, at hi.
Hair Dressing Saloon. Main and Second
Keoknk, Iowa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-02-23
ICE! ICE ICE!

WILLIAM EWERS, BUTCHER Is
Prepaid 70 furnish lee in any quantity ho.e
leave Their or iers With no BY sbe gddl. ~ ~. pItese
sxS n,sses ~, - Main strssa saG Mslies -
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-07-07

~ The lever glorious Fourth . pass.
ed off az quietly in our parish, if moi
more 80, than we ever saw it before. Not
s"gemblem Of color" would soil his
kids by bringing them in contact wild
de shovel and de hoe" but all took holy
day and seemed to enjoy it with all the
grace and dignity of the . . when they
desire to shun work. The white popula-
ton had little pic-nics and 6sh-fries here
and there, occasionally interpersed with
dancing and music, all of which tended
to heighten the pleasures Of the day
What the patriotic citizens Of Baton
Rouge did on the 4tb, is unknown to this
reporter, who spent the day with q party
Of friends discussing the merits of a fish
dim er at the mouth Of the classic Mon
te6ano.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-07-07

GEN. r. E. LEE AS A COLLEGE PREs1
DEsr:-A correspondent of the Baltimore
Su", writing from Lexington, Va, gives
the following account of Gen. Lee:
Gen. Lee is in all respects q real active
working and most Efficient President.
Besides attending to the general interests
and administration Of the institution. be
visits, from time to time; The different lee
tore rooms, attends Rotations, and re-
ceives weekly reports of the standing and
progress Of all the students id the sever
al schools. etc. l have been informed. by
good authority, that the general keeps
such constant and attentive supervision
over the affairs Of the college that he is
familiar With the relative standing
IN bis classes held BY each Of the one
hundred aud fifty itddents now in attend.
ance." 1,-rt
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-07-07

~ They have q queer way Of fishing
down at Indian Village, below Plaque
mine. The fisherman holding q worm in
his mouth lies down on the bank OF the
stream with his face near the water. The
writings and contortions Of the worm
10 escape, attracts the fish-it springs at
the bait. This is the critical moment
the fisherman suddenly opens his mouth
and catches the fish between his teeth
A friend Of ours, in Plaquemine, we are
told, has had his mouth stretched in this
manner from ~ to ear by catching a
large -sized catfish.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-07-07

Crops IN THE WEsr.-A recent Chicago
letter says
The condition of the crops in the Miss
issippi valley is matter of much public
Importance. We have conflicting re-
ports fromsvarious localities in regard to
the prospects of winter wheat ; but, on
the whole, l am inclined to the opinion
that the crop will be an average one.
The spring grains. too, promise WE'LL
1t is too early, and the season too back
ward to express an opinion in relation to
corn prospects. 1t is the middle of June
and fires ard burning in the CRATES, and
are quite comfortable ; yet, with favora.
BILE weather in July and August, the crop
will mature.