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St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
PATUINI IlKD FOR sIIE.
:50i acres of Valuable Pat,lxent
Land for sale within ten miles
Of the Chesapeake Bay.

81 viii sell 800 acres. embracing all the
u BUILDINGS. corsi>,ing of small
hut comfortable frame DWELLING. Meat
Hcuse. Stable for ei ht hors~s, three
Barus. de-. or the WHOLE PROPER
tt. If desired by the purchaser.
This Is oac of The prct;iest farms on the
river, is bounded by two creeks nnsurpas-
sed for fish. oysters anG terriri1s, and is
under substantial feneing. It lies iamedi-
ately on the river and has young and
thrifty PEACH aud APPLE orchard on
it, 500 trees of the former of choice fruit
iu full beariog and one hundred of the lat
ter 1t lies cnntigu"ss TO vasr deposits of
OYSTERS, 100, 900 bushels Of which
nigh, BE- planted aud hedded on the shores.
Fifty acres are set in Oak. Chestnut. and
Pine TIMBER, whilst half mile of fence
constitutes the outline from tide-water t"
tide-water- Two steamboats, step within
l,s- than mile OF The premises twice .
week. going and resurning from Baltimore.
| will also sell Cf de:ircd by the purcha-
ser) all or a portion OF my stock, Farming
utensils, PioycDdcr, Oats, &c, oa liberal
terms.
JAS. T. BLACKSTONE.
Leonard Town
St Mary's Co. Nd.
Tri-weekly But Gnzctte and Tri-weekly IN
te'2igeacer publish 3 times and send bill to
advertiser.
Nov. eth, 1SG5-4t.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
NOTICE OF DIT1DEND

nN application of lanes L. Bisooe. Adj
" miDstEator of Brittania Blssoe. late E
Saint Mary's county deceased. it is ordered
by the Cs,,lrt, that the safi Administrators no.
iify the creditors of the sail iece,sei t. file
their claims against sail deceased in the offic,
OF the Register Of Wills fos Saint Mary :
county on or hef'rc the lst day of February.
ls6i. for dividend. and tha, this az'er hs
published once a week in each week antil the
said lst day Of February next.
Test,
JAMES T. NJ RAl.Ey.
Register of Wills
I ~. for ST. Mary's County.
Oct 2Gth, lsG5-td.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
NURSERY.

sIHHE public are hereby notified that have
L established Fruit Tree Nursery on the
premises on which reside, and am ready to
furnish all kinds Of choice Fruit Trees. My
prices will be moderate and my terms CASH
j. EDWIN COAD,
Great Mills. p. o.
-" st. Mary's County.
Md,
March 18th, 1se5-tf.
Primes Georgian and Port Tobacco Timer
will please copy. J.E.C
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
Great Bargains at Chaptico j.!

TIE undersigned would respectfully inform
the citizens of st. Ma'yS County. that
they have just received a very lage and we'll
/ sci, cted stock of FALL & WINTER
GOODS, embracing every thing usually kept
in FIST class Store
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04

Also, a fine assortment Of Ladies Dress
Goods. They invite particular atteatioa, 70
their very large assortment Of Ready -Msee
Clothing, which they offer very. low.
Also. BOOTS, SHOES, HATS and CAPS.
They sell the best Brogans from $3.50 TO
S2,75; Mems Boots from 81, to 81, and: eth
er articles at equally low rates., ;-,,,tf'T
Come an1 examine In order to be conHn-
ccd.
JAMISON & COUGH,
Chaptico.
Md.
Nov. Cd, Ie65-tf
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

A1OrlCE E IS hereby given that the subscri.
~ ber has obtained rom the Orphans
Court Of ST. Mary's county, in Maryland, let
iers OF administration on the personal estate OF
William c Bean, late Of said county, deceas-
ed. All persons having claims against the sani
deceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the same
with the proper vouches thereof, to the sub
scriber on o. before the l4th day Of June.
1866, otherwise they may be excluded by law
from all benefit of the said estate. Given un
der my hand this TIN day Of Dec, 1865
JOHN L. BEAN,
Administrator
Dec 7th, lS65-lw
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04

'ENHE undersigned wishes to inform the
j cilizens OF L.eonarsllown and vicinity,
that he has rented room in the Washington
- Hotel. for the purpose of repairing
EA WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWEL
E:A0 RY.
He will keep constantly on hand an assort-
ed stock Of new WATCHES, which ha will
seil lower than Washington ar 8altimore pri-
ces--and will warrant them all TO be good
time pieces. ~
He desires liberal share Of the patronage
Of the community. and pledges himself to
give entire satisfaction. a TO work and price,
Th se wishing to have work done in his lire
will do well To give him call.
MILES w. $40 GKWELL,
Matchmaker Il Jewelier.
Dec. 7th, IsG5-tf.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
NOTICE..

1THE undersigned take this method ofinform-
i ing the public that they are still associated
ogether in the Carpenters business, and viii
contract for the building Of Houses of every
description. All work will be executed with
dispatch, and, IN all contracts for Dwellings
special attention viii be paid to BricklayIng
Piasterins ard Painting.
An orders addresaed to them at Leonardtown,
Md, will receive prompt attention.
GEORGE HORNE,
THOMAS {. GREENWELL,
May lth lS65-ly.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
J. HERVEY EWING,
.4ttornfy and Counsellor at Lac,
No. IL Law BuiIding.-St, Paul Street,
BALrIMcRE.

REFERENCES.
LEVIN GALE, Attorney at Law.
EDWARD ISRAEL, "
Rev Mex. RILEY, D. D.,
Rev HENav SrIcER, d D.,
CANFIELp, BRo & Co.
F GROVE & Co.,
LaDwIG & McSHERRY,
JNo F McJmToN Esq,
RoBERr LAWSON. Esq.
s SUTHERLAND, Esq.
Dec. 7th, lS65-tf.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
PROFESSIONAL.

nR. j. Z. THOS. REEVES has located
~ at WHITE PLAINS" about nile
from the village Of Chaptico and respectfully
Offers his professional services to the puSi,c
de Niil devote himself exclusively TO the
aAice Of his profession.
fl4e. 10th. lS62--tf. ~. As gf.,,
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
JAMES III. WILSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Leo"or1'o~n, Nd.
Has commenced the ptacrcc Of his profes
sion in l4e,M.arltnwn, ST. Mary county, Md
and viii! promptly attenl to any business
entrusted to his care. lie may always b.
found ut the Offi:e of the Commissioners
Court.
Dec. 18th, laG5--.f
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
OFFICERS:
GEO. p. THOMAS, President.


BoARp or Dinnc TORS.
.sitf &
Hamilton Easter, of Hamalisu Easter q Co:
.fl!en Il. Chapman, Of Kirkland. Chose u
Co
Geo. P. Thomas, OF Helm, NieodearS, q
20. a srv-@"'s a ~ x -r;,rssag N2ls"
Hugh Sisson, Stem Marble wesksIk 81
Hiram Woods. jr- Of Doasterty, Gods q
Co. 'lssNf
Geo. H. Miller. Of Coffo.h, miller q
%. IL
Thomas Cassard. of Gildert CassarsssA
Son. -. ~SE.
William Devries. OF VIM. Devries & Co. :,
Charles Webb, Of Tho,nas.& Co. ..
JOHN W.DAVS. Ser'y,,
J. w. HANK, Nj. u. Medical Examiner. .s,
CuRis. Johnson, M. d. Consulting Physa-
can. 81,
Thomas J. Stone, nj. D. Medical Examiuer
for Sain, Mary's County.
sTs-Nc charge for Policies. 81 s,ps or Ne
deal Examination. r7.
For 'rnbes Of Rates &C., urply at the 0fIses
Of the Company.
r.--. No. Is SOUTH ST,
over Franklin Bank,
J.7aiES 5. DOWNS. =
Leonsrdtowu,
.agent for ST. Mary's County.
august 9Th. lS65-tf.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
CO\STlBLE'S SILE.

RY virtue Of writ of Feri Facias, is
sS sued by ID, W. Tyler, one of the
Justices Of the Peace Of the State of Ma
rylaud. in and for Saint Mary's County
at the suit of Ann a Tyler against the
gods and chattels. lands and tenements
of George A. Loker, and TO me directed
have seized and taken in execution all
The right, title, interest, claim and estate,
at law Aud iu equity. of The said Georgr
4. Loker in and to one tract or Parcel of
land. lying between the Three No'ched
road and the Old read. and bounded on
he North by the land of Janaes l.. Laog-
ley and on the South by the land of NJ.
e. Jones. And [ hereby give notice, ,ha,
vn the
5th day of January, 1866,
at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the
Pine Store," [ will offer for sale, at pub
lie auction, the said property. SO seized
and taken in execution, 10 the highest bid
der for cash.
JOSEPH MILBURN,
Constable.
Dec. 14th, 1SG5-ts.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
BOARDING.

MFRS. J C MILBURN, formerly .of ST.
.IX1 Mary's, has taken .he..house No. 81
Hanover st, Bait, between Baltimore ST and
Lombard, and is prepared to. receive perma-
rnent and transient boarders.
Dec. 7th, 1S65-tf. R
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
GEM PARLOR STOVE,

the most beautiful in appearance and the
IN ,st effective heater ever invented!
We have besides the largest and best Sc
lee ei stock of COOKING aad HEATING
STOVES, Of first class patterns. in the city |.
Also, AGRICULTURAL FURNACES,
and FARMERS BOILERS, of all siz IS
Old Stoves taken in exchange, and repairs
for all kinds of stoves constantly on hand,
at
BIBB s, cos,
Baltimore House,
SO Light Street,
Baltimore
Sept. 7th, ls65-5m.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04

%We solicit consignments Of all kinds O
Country Prodnce, Merchandise, &c, &c.-
Special attention given to sales of Reai Estate,
Stocks, Merchandise, &c. Groceries and
other Goods furnished on the best terms.
August I7ia lS65-6m.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
Gene raj & O III III uissiou
Merchants
NO. 2 WOOD STREET,
Corn Exchange Building,
BALTIMORE

Their strict personal attention will be given
To the sale Of Grain. Toiaccn, Live Stock,
and ali kinds ~ Farm Produce; also. TO the
purchase ol Gnano, Groceries, Farming I'M
p:emtnts, &C., &c., at lowest cash p:i-
ces.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
REFER TO

REFER TO
c. r. COLEMAN. Cashier Mechanic's s
Bank. J. W. .al.NUwr. President Bank Of
Commerce DIR. J. HANSON THOMAS.
eut Prcsid Farmers and Merchants Bank,
BAYNE e CO., Bankers. MONTAGUE
BROTHERS. Insurance Agents.
Sept. l4th. lS65-1y.
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
THE .M.1RY.L.aTD
Life Insurance Company Of
. e--r - -BAIT1MORE E. III.
TOECY HOLDERS PAETIeITxTEj tC
THE PROFITS
LOWEST RATEs IA
OF THE III
BEST cOMFANIEs


THE CHARTER OF this compsav regsisss
J. deposit Of no, less than 800 ,Q00 with lie
Treasurer of the State as guarantee cs sosd
faith with policy y-hoiders. rs,
This company is prepared to issus onhmasy
hfe policies, policies for a term of yeari.
and ten years non-forfeiiare life poll
ciss. ~
.fso, Policies lof Endowment, .snnusaY.
Sc. II
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04
BIBB g. COS

ID E-lMPOvEDOLD DOMINION COOK
AN STOVES especially adapted to th'
wants Of our country friends, burning either
coal or wood. very durable AMI quick in it.
operation. We are now selling at reduced
rates! We would also cal special attention
10 our celebrated
St. Mary's gazette., 1866-01-04

These lands are oil located in the third
Election District of Saint Nary's County,
were formerly owned blythe late Charles
q. Norris, ard contain, in the aggregate,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15

borer who produces the crop. In many cases be
is, the planter struggling to work his way up; in
all other cases he is the employee, and must of
necessity suffer in common with the employer
Finally, such o diversion from cotton growing
as must inevitably follow from the permanence or
to our agricultural interest. The South would
then be driven to the cultivation of breadstuHs
produce large surplus of those commodities, she
would become compe itor with the West for the
foreign markets, resulting il decinein tho value
It is thus, indeed, that heavy taxes upon special
industries always work out arrangement in pro
duetlon, with consequent injury to trade at large
to be hoped that Congress will at On early day re-
consider this question in q broad and nation al
light, not merely with a view 10 remedying the
present obstructive method Of collecting the tax.
but for he purpose Of utterly and finally abolish
ing the impost.-2he Chronicles
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15
GEN. BUTLER FOB TIE EPREs1pENcY.-The Wash
1ngton correspondent Of the New York Times, il :

GEM. BUTLER FOB THE PRESIDENCY Wash
1ngton correspondent Of the New York Times, il =
letter, dated the 9th, says:
/, Gen Butler has been here for several days and
has been very free in diynging his political plans
and @ sPecuations to his friends. He does not con
ceal ms expectation and his purpose to be Presi
deatia candidate IN 1865 He comedies that as
magters stand now, and they are likely to stand
under present guidance the Union party viii not not
probably make any one holding 80 ultra position
as he does, their candidate But he thinks that if
ne were member Of Congress now he could force
the party to take position which would render his
nomination q necessity. He is not without hopes
that even e thistmaybe accomplished BY inducing
cne OF the present members to resign. But if this
5aas, ne thinks ve1y early session Of the next
congress may answer the same purpose, and he is
hhcG;99Iangly very earnest in pushing the bill for
q nnoldlng g session on the 4th Of March. He thinks
there VII be three candidates one. Of the Demo
cratc party, one Of the Moderate and Constitn--
tional Union men, and one Of the Radical and Re-
ce1 oor9Gonaay az Repubicans The latter he thinks
eersaln TO win; under proper appl lances, and he
hopes 70 make himself their representative: It is
easy 20 see that he expects to jostle some Of the
suinm1arily n when be takes his seat r'o>' eu1se
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15

y, - ::sYEAERA a ABLE MAN. The Richmond fvaN
m enquirer e9nfers newspaper canonization upon
Who il the ninetieth year Of his now on
aeer hqnt near Craigsville, Augusta county. Here.
Saef r. asz aTays foe niles
entered railroad car, and proceeded nIyars m ne ne
hundred miles, to the hunting grounds withont IT
an sttendant This old patriarch has reared thir.
he has also.upward Of one hundred Hnu
nl.vang, and many Of the fourth and fifth genera
Go9s: @ He works every day and all day onihis farm
boyhocd. s .l-g 80. s0 = - Ans early
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15
4lrR 2ait4 Menus
SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 49, 1866.
AGENTS

>S7e following the Agents for this paper:
w A. HEMINGWAY, General TrnveIng nHd Collecting
kov COLIN MURcHIsoN, General Travelling and Col
lesTg Agsn1: = i NoR74z 1,oose,,o,s 80 s+,+o
columbia, S. G.
G. D. GOODMAN, Cross HILL Laurens District, 8. G.
J. v. NETHERS, Union, S. c.
Captain W. e. EARLE Greenville, S. c.
Col j. j. RYAN, Barnwel, 8. G.
J. T. DUBOIS, Marion.
G. s. HARDY, Sandy Ford P. O., Madison Co., Fla
PATRICK HUvEY, Macon, Ga.
J. Y. Fl. WILLIAMS, Clinton, S. G..
J. r. ALLEN, Chester c. H--S c.
W. s. LANCE. Grahamville p o. Beaufort 8. c.
B. F. BRADFORD, Walterboro', S. G.
n. L. DARFs, Sumter, g. c.. -as
THAD. c. ANDREWS, Orangeburg, S. G..
j. NJ. BROWN, ..Southerner office, Darlington s. c.
M. NJ QUINN 4 BRO, Augusta
J. H. ESTELL, Savannah, Ga.
ISAAC DAVEGA, Agent in New York.
J. l.. SHECUT, Agent at Atlanta Ga.
WM. HENDERSON, Agent at BenncIssville, SC.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15
The Admiss1on of Colo1nan..-

AdV1ces from Washington, dated the 9th, says
7, The friends Of Colorado confident of her ear
y adnss!en into the Union State. They say
the Territorial Governor and the gentleman whom
he commissioned as delegate to Congress in the
face ct the report Of the Board OF, Canvassers
cal friends. s4 m. -
It is understood that Senator Wade viii to-mor
row present to the Senate documents and papers
now IN the city, which will fully counterfeit the
false impression that Colorado has been de-
clining; They show, great increase in
e ho aoa eaF 1sS5 ia IS tns tz
1000 900; that the mines are not valued or tax taxed
that the filings and entries in the Land Office for
actual settlement under the Homestead and Pre-
emptlon Laws, for the ten months ending Novem-
the same period last year Of Ill 900 acres that the
First National Bank alone, in Denver Ci:y, from
70 na @ n naa9
banks do nearly much business; that the assess-
ment for Internal Revenue, for 1866, is s141, $685.
erected IN Denver City alone at cost Of Sa76' 'o;O
and many other towns are proportionately prosper
ous; that eight smelling furnances, al cost Of
Of mountain roads, at cost Of $50 600, have been
constructed; that one hundred and ttirty-s miles
ct large irrigating bitches at cost Of s1s6, 600
has more than doubled within the past year; s
that the the ao receipts for the end
mg June ~, lo66 were So, 3,2O6-Inore than in
several OF the States-and an increase over the
preceding year Of s15,eeo; that the crops have
been abundant, and it is thought enough to
census is partial, one-third of the important
counties not being. returned, and the count
IN others made by the assessors being confined
to the Taxpayers; that the Indication BY this
census OF only about thousand is contra
dicted by the property valuation, as it would show
q per capita wealth larger than that Of any State
n the Union; thatithe votes also indicate larger
population. In 1864 on the first Constitution a
was 1925; in 1866, for Governor 7457; in 1855 for
delegate, light vote cast in harvest time, for
an office expected to be abolished by admission,
yet it was within four of 1000. From all these
facts, it is inferred that the present population
cannot be less than fifty sixty Thousand, and it
is being rapidly increased by emigration. It is
claimed thai the rapid approach Of two branches
Of T. the Pacific Railroad toward Colorado, and the
silver, copper, lead coal and other mines. and in
salt and petroleum, insure rapid development
and increase in population in the immediate future,
and populous States Of the Union. IN
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15
MILLINERY, ETC.
ESPECIAL 10 TIIE LADIES' =
EMPORIUN OF FASHIONS.
No. 263 King street.
MRS. 5. ]. COTCHBYI

INVITES THE ATTENTION or THE LADIES Te,
Il nor large and well assorted stock of MILLINERY
consisting OF vcvcs Silks, French Felt Chip and straw
Bonnes, Round Hate, in all fashionable slanos
which she will offer the next twenty lays at ercpti
reduced Prices owing to the necessity Of clearing out
large portion of her stock preparatory enlaciD her
Show ROOMS which she finds it necessary to DO in or
der to better accommodate her customers NOW is the
time for bargains Ladies will 60 well to cali ANA cyoIo
inc before purchasing elsev'l, ere.
In addition to- the above will be sold at cost an elegant
assortment OF TRIMMED PAPER PATTERNS, Of ali the
fastest styles of Coks, Basqucs tillas Jackets La
December IL +r+hse
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

u / FFtS Il @.-sf
me Louisville Journal says The testinon,aa hicb
Presents 70 the public could never have oe
oDtanea, except ~ the display Of great SAN and 1ea
IN he poo5ps pssao One h
pcuahe nc disease for the sake Of fee but anIyp
es1 sY ees Wnosner he can be or not We cbeef
1y recommend Dr. Gardner to the attention of N
and ear. " - 80 u1seases q the e{e
r nasca4ond Times says: eve have no hesitation II
s sS De Gardner ts the most scientific ana sa.a ~
oezaul eye and ear surgeon in this
~: Enqsiiyer - 80 ss Wondtf>
tnoss Ws 5ssl snsasa Il d. aarner
@1>:4e frosa diseases Of the eye and ear
y. !. = Va can 1aasi astax SO, . lRsehasead WaseI
hn Gn tsate ana cordially recommend DR. Garanl
80 4t ~. iun4 al ne undertakes 70 perform
ans; nsM ;0seans True De1sa says I've can ess
eve ma e.r 1T: 5aIdner as euccsssful operator ON AZ
suo eaT ne VIII not undertake to tresf acasa W
cure can be effected. --@ ' to''H = case uoha79s
ta Inost Register ssys CDR Gardner fa one
we advise those suffering HON the iseesea ne o. oont
anG ear TO consult him. -H ''e1eeso 'e1ees " tne d$N
November 3 E
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15

WE KNEW, Of course, that every teacher who
Hogs MS scholars, copies from the barbaric age
put end not dream any school management adopt
cd the rebel practices at the Andersonyile slaugh-
ter pen. But it seems one of the public schools
IN Aurora, illinois, is provided with ssdead line +
ging. The Herald Of thaf town Of December h. IL
says 0eN1D0A 80
AS funeral procession, accompanied by the
members of 8 Lodge of German Odd Fellows in
tqH dress, and a band of music were passing the
play grounds of our East Side Public School q few
Gays since, during the recess q large number Of
tne Students, old and young, attracted by the mu-
SIC and DISPLAY, went down near the procession to
witness the proceedings, while the teachers sur-
veyed the affair from the schoo! house windows.
NOW, 1T appears that there is boundary line
established somewhere on those school house NAV
grounds over which If student goes during
school hours punishment is the result, AT the
close OF the recess the scholars are examined in
relation to their knowledge of this rule and those
SO unfortunate as to be aware Of the existence Of
such q regulation, were arraigned for punishment
ana whipped, under the superintendence Of The
Principal, Che assistant in the various rooms ad
mnlster1ng the fogging in their various depart
Young ladies who have prided Themselves
throughout their school days on obeying the rT1las
OF school heretofore, held out their hands received
the lashing, went home, and h11miliatingIv con
tessed that they had been whipped while MANY of
the younger girls were compelled to raise The skirts
OF their dress while the teachers whipped them On
the calves Of their legs And so the majesty Of the
Law was vindicated and the students well know the
boundary lines Of the play grounds at the East
school hereafter."-Cze Cleveland He5ad. .1,-
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-15
BOOTS AND SHOES.
LIE: E. C'l..'.H[.R:ISTMAlN,, {. !. II: i
{ CHEAP l:||| BOOT ] ] AND \ SHOE STORE,
d II No. s59 King-street,
BE 81 h 10 ..O " GE OR On .sTREE.T.

= n - r 2 - ~ s. 8 = go Or q = STR EFT. .
I gsgr<. si .g Is. VA ;s.-,rs. 55 -s .
GsYQg Will FIND AT THE ABOVE EsnaR aRbzsH.
rnors sEML f1l supply Of Cents Boys and Youths'
tnaiS' taS11' s!d0ES: GATHERS ARaD sLUpERs; ladies.
.sses ana Chi!drens Congress Caters; Polish Boos
heimora1s Booteee, Busktns and Shippers Of evav ~
scr3pnon; Gents and Boys Hats Of all Hnds - -
me snove Goods az. determined to cell at the lowest
Price NY motto ts quick sales and small prots
rye Neta ne ca. eau and you WI 'be rewarded
5~ss0os1 - t5 s Et4 a4a5g stut2uos &s
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1866-06-14
For the Upton Advertiser.

y.a,...tsf.v For the Upton Advertiser.
Dear Advertiscr:-This 10 most certainly
the age Of progress. Within the memo
~ Of many Of your readers, time and
space have been we'll nigh annihilated
by the invention Of the railroad and the
telegraph; but the browning triumph
In this respect has been reserved for the
bound@to-be-famou city Of Clarence.
We have all heard OF staking Time by
the sfOrel0ck,n but Clarence, deepising
suchs t'slow coach, y has skipped clean
ahead Of Time lin fact, has left the old
fellow entirely out Of sight. According
to printed notice and what Is printed
ma1st be true-the "citixens Of Clarence
celebrated the Fourth If July on the LIST
day of June. The patriotic zeal which
thus prompted them thus to outstrip
time Is oertsinlY most praisevOrthy; but
why were they 30 secret about it :? for
the fact is, have barely learned that
they "met to celebrate, - but am unable
to find out what the exercises were.
Why didn't they give the country
folks" chance to join In the oclebrs-
ton? TO be sure, we Of the ''rufai dis
trictsn are rather slow, and generally
wait till the day arrives before we cele-
brate II; but when any great 'dOings' are
under way, We like to have q hand in.
We hope, therefore, that our city neigh
bors will not give us the. slip again, but,
If they determine to celebrate Cl stmas
sometime in November, will give US q
few days notice, 80 that we may get our
''fixins' ready and celebrate with them.
49, 4 & !.