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Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30
ETAT DE LA LOUISIANA
Par0isse dsOuest Ration Rn,,-.
SlXIEHE DYarR4f.r rrnyrr rpr


F'arotsss d'Ouest BATON Rouge,
slxIExE DISTRICT JuD1c1A1RE.
3D. Das'iva ct Cie., vs., Theophile AL
lain ct Frere, No. 1892.
EN- vERTUE dun ordre de saisie et
vente dams lie process cidessus addresse
au Sheriff de Ia paroisse d'Ouest Baton
Rouge, De Honorable Ia cour du Dina.
u'eme district judiciaire, siegant dams ct
pour . parolsse ct PEtat susdit, On date
~. ~ - Jun 1866; J'ai saisie ct j'exposs-
Ia.t en- vente public au plus o&rant ct
aern'er encherrisseur en- face de Ia maison
de cour de cette p.roisse = '''''
sAAEDl, le 4eme jour d,Aout pro.
chain. !. p, 1866, . IL heures a. N J..
p'op!,ete h~ypotheque ct ci..pres de.crite'
uN CERTAIN MoRcEAud d. rERRr
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

A sneer is the weapon of the weak.
Like all other DEVILS weapons, it is al.
ways cunningly ready to, our hand, and
there is more poison in the handle than
j the point. But how many noble hearts
have withered with its venomous stab.
and festered with it's subtle malignity.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

"Well, Sam have you been in church
this evening ? enquired a father of bis
young hopeful.
"In couse l was.
"How was the sermon p "t4-
"About . mile too long"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

A gentleman in Tennessee, kissed q
lady n the cheek, for which she brought
suit ; be pleaded guilty, and the Judge
charged fifty dollars for it.
If q kiss on the cheek is worth fifty
dollars, what il . kiss on the rosy lips
of some fair damsel worth A-lass, who
can tell.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish OF West Baton Rouge.

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
A. jackson Powell, vs.. Joseph s. Wi
liams, No. 1892.
BY VIRTUE of a writ of seizure an
sale directed to the Sheriff of the parisl
Of West Baton Rouge, in the above nun
bered and entitled cause of date the 2ls
day of June A. D., 1866, from the Hon
the Fifth District Court sitting in and 70
the parish Of West Baton Rouge, State
aforesaid. / have seized and will expose
to public sale to the last and highest bid
dir in front of the court house Of thil
parish on
SATURDAY, the 4th day of August
next, A. D., 1856, at IL O'Clock a. m, The
following described mortgaged property,
to-wit
LIST. The south half of section ninety
six in township seven, south of range Nc
ten east, in the southeastern land district
OF Louisiana, west of the Mississippi
River, at the exception and reservation
Of a certain fraction from the southeast
quarter Of said section, lying on the south
side of Grosse-Tete railroad. which the
said Powell sold to Antoine Montecino
and Victor Hernandez on the 10th day
of April 1857 by acts before John +.
Ayraud, Recorder of the parish of Az.
cension.
I'd. The whole of section No ninety.
seven in township No seven, south Of
range No ten, east in the same land dis.
trict, at the exception and reservation
Of the portion of the eastern part Of the
the said section sold by the said Powell
to the said Antoine Monticino and Victor
Aernandez by acts before recited Of the
10th of April 1851, which added to the
sold to them in the southeast
of section ninety4six, township
No seven of range ten east, will make
hundred superficial acres.
Bird. The whole of section No ninety.
eight township No seven, range ten east.
the same land district.
4tb. The whole of the northwest omar.
ter and south half of northeast quarter Of
section No eighteen in township.No sew.
range eleven east, in the same land
district, which said several tracts of land
will contain in the aggregate an area Of
'lxteen hundred acres, more or less in
'uperfcies. TTt1
Seized to pay and satisfy the amount
u Judgement interests and costs in the
entitled suit.
!. Terms Of sale-CAsH, with the bene-
It Of appraisement. ""->-
w. DURABLE, Jr., =
Clerk.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

A conceited coxcomb asked a friend
what apology he ought to make for not
being at one Of the party the night be-
fore to which he had q card of invitation.
"Oh my dear sir, replied the wit say
nothing about it you were never missed"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

James Hogg was married to Miss Ella
Beanes, lately. What can be more natu-
raj than the union Of pork and beans.
But this union seems ali one sided-only
one bean to the whole hog!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

The way to kill a printer is to always
pay him on the presentation of his bill.
tor such anlunexpected phenomenon will
will cause . rush Of blood to the head.
and throw him into apoplexy.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

There is a man who says he has been
at evening parties out West. where the
boys and girls hug so hard that their
sides cave in. lie says that he has many
Of his own ribs broken that very way.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

An affectionate wife lameuting Owe
her sick husband, he babe her dry her
tears, for possibly he might recover
ALIAS I my DEAR" said she, the thought
of it makes me weep"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

Why is a man eating soup with a fork
like another kissing his sweetheart ? Do
you give it up?
Because it takes SO long to get enough
of it.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

A sick boy, dreadfully sick from chew.
ing tobacco, lay on a store box. Another
boy sympathyzed with, and cheered him
BY saying, "Grin and bear it, Bill-we'.
We all got to come to it sometime"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

An exchange says, the best remedy
for palpitation Of the heart is leave of
hugging and kissing the girls. If this is
the only cure that a be produced 3" We.
for q say, let 'em palpitate.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

Aim high in life. If yon don't hit the
stars, you can land in the mud. Any.
thing is better than stupid inaction.-
Even . muddy nan is worth a half doz.
en- lazy ones.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

A gentleman telegraphed to his wife.
What have you got for breakfast, and
how is the baby :" The answer came
bac, "Buckwheat cakes and measles"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

He who serves we'll need not be afraid
to ask his wages.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

An Irish student was asked what was
meant by posthumous works. "They
are such works." says the Paddy, CAS- q
man writes after he is dead" t
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-06-30

paid. ysb dies Oh 8ls5 20 sasbo bsuaos
II. j. Hayns, JsP. SIS, 70-loo.. Parish
warrants in1fsvor Of .Sylvanie Saurage
$500 and that the bill for Jail feet, for
the parish Of East Baton Rouge be laid
over until next meeting with . request
that the jailor make out Els account in o I
more correct form. no dal
On motion Of, Mr.. Landry! 4 The psne
of Richard McAdams was placed on the
destitute list, $500 ~ :, f.~er'+.o. ts4I4a@sy
Mr., Hnbert ,Hebert' offered the follow
ing which was, adopted 'sa III, 81 69ia
Resolved, That the, President d, the
Police Jury issne. the necessary orders
for holding elections in the wards No, "a
10 and II, 80 that the residents Of those
wards mhy be represented infthis body,
On notion The application Of Coralie
Daigre, Marie, Euphemie Comeaux toabs
put on the list Of INDECENT girls claiming
interest, IN the distribution Of the Poydras
Legacy were laid over until next meeting.
On motion--The warrant Of Alfred He
bert as Inspector Of roads and levees was
approved and, ordered to be. paid. TIE
5 being read and approved the h
Jury adjouned, SINE Adiesy
A. D. BARRow, N. W. POPE, On
Clerk, Psesi dent
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SENATE
MONDAY, Nov. 20, 1866.
,cnate met at 10 O'clock, a. n.

Senate met at 10 o'clock, a. Ill
Sen. Fellows moved that the majority
and minority report Of the committee to
whom was referred the question, as to
how far the the present Constitution
made void acts done from May lst, 1851
until the adoption of the present Consti-
tution--snd the sales OF the State lands
especially-bc made the special order Of
the day for Saturday. Carried.
Sen Fellows, from the Committee on
Claims, to whom was referred claim of
W.. f. Woodruff, for printing, reported
that The Governor had approved it and it
was rs reasonable a. the times would
justify--but that the committee did not
consider this the proper committee for
its reference; and suggested that it be re-
ferrsd to Committee on Ways and Means
Report received.
Sen. Pennington introduced bill en-
titled "An act to locate the Arkansas In
stitution for the Blind" (Dill located
the Institution at Arkadelphia, and max
es an appropriation to it
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HOUSE
SATURDAY, Noy. ~.

SATURDAY, Nov. ~.
Mr.. Cameron. Bill to incorporate the
Pine Bluff, Princeton and Arkadelphia
Rail Road Company. Read and referred
Mr.. Thomson. Bill entitled an act
to protect cemeteries and monuments
from mutilation. Read and referred.
Mr.. Wilcox, Bill entitled an act to
amend chapter 16 of Goulds Digest
Read twice and referred.
The clerk was directed to inform the
Senate that the Hall was prepared for
their reception.
The Senate appeared and were seated.
Mr.. President announced the regular
order of business before the convention.
Mr.. Thomason nominated Hon. A. Is.
Greenwood for U. S. Senator for the long
term. ra7
The joint vote was then taken for Sen
ator for the full term and resulted-For
English, 3S; Batson, 21; Kirkwood, 5;
Tebbetts, 13; Garland, IL; and Green
wood, Z. -
There being no election the Convcn-
ton proceeded to ballot again for the
long term which rssulted-For English,
At; Batson, %; Kirkwood, 5; Tebbetts,
IA; and Garland, Z.
Mr. Greenwood's name had been pre-
viously withdrawn by Mr.. Thomson at
the earnest request Of Mr.. Reynolds, who
stated that he was confident Mr.. Green
wood would not serve if elected.
The Convention, on motion, proceed.
ed to vote for Senator for the short term
The names Of Messrs. Bunch and Hicks
were Withdrawn by their respective
friends. The ballot resulted-For Rose
80; Jones, 50 johnson, 6.
The President announced that Hon
John I. Jones, Of Phillips county, was
duly and Constitutionally elected United
States Senator for the short term.
On II otion, the Convention dissolved
and the Senate retired.
The House then adjourned until Mon
day morning, at 9 O'Clock.
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General Assembly Of Arkansas.
SENATE.
le November "a, 1860.

Senate met st 10 O'Clock. s..
Sen. Dunigan introduced q resolution
"Ihat the stars and stripes are rscogniz-
cd--as they now Aoat over the Capitol
rs the emblem Of our country's great
ness, and the rights guaranteed Ms under
the Constitution, and that, ss such, long
may il wave to protect those rights to US
and our children" log
Sen. Dodson moved the adoption Of
the resolution. b.,...
The Clerk of tho House here presented
House message, "Thst the House had
adopted Senate Memorial, asking Of Con
gress donation of the South Branch of
the Union Pacific Railroad-that the
House had adopted Joint Resolution.
No. II, in regard to the alleged disloyal
movements in the Western counties, and
asked the Senate to concur-that the
House had passed Joint Resolution, No.
Is, for the preparation Of Memorial to
the President and Congress ofths United
States, and asked the Senate to concur
that the House had passed Joint Reso-
luton, No. 20, fixing Monday, at IL, n.
m, as the time to go into the election of
State Land Agents, and asked the Senate
to concur"
Message received and matters laid over
Sen. Dodson's notion to adopt Sen
Dunigan's resolution, was then taken up,
and adopted
Sen. Hicks, from Committee on State
Lands, to whom was referred the supple
mental message Of Gov. Murphy, report
ed bill accepting-, the donation
by Congress, of lands to the State for
Agricultural, Mechanical and School pur-
poses.
Bill read let time; rules suspended :;
read 81 time, and referred to Judiciary
Committee, and additional time asked to
report bill providing the manner Of Sc
lecting the lands.
The Clerk of the House presented q
That the House was ready to re-
ceiye the Senate in Convention, to ballot
for U. S. Senators.
On motion, the Senate repaired to the
Hall Of the House.
Senate returned to its Chamber at IL
o o'clock, p. m, and, on motion, adjourned
until Monday morning, at 10 o'clock
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Read lst and ID time and referred to

Read lst and 2d time and referred to
Committee on Education.
House joint resolution in reference to
an alleged combination on the part of
citizens of certain Western counties to
overthrow the State government, was
taken mp for concurrence.
Senators Fellows, Earle and Hicks op-
posed the concurrence in the resolution,
rs being beneath the dignity Of the Leg.
islature to notice SO insignificant fac
tion until they shall have committed such
an act as shall be contrary to law.
Sen. Simms moved to lay the resolu-
ton on the table Adopted.
House joint resolution appointing the
Committees on Federal Relations of the
two Houses Joint ocicc: Committee b
prepare memorial to the President and
Congress on the present political status,
for concurrence.
Sen. DUNCAN moved that the Senate
committee concur in the resolution
Adopted.
The Clerk Of the House presented a
message That the House was ready to
receive the Senate in Convention, to bal
lot for e. s. Senator
On motion, the Senate repaired to the
Hall of the House
Senate returned to its Chamber at 1 2
o'clock, pm
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HOUSE.
MONDAY, Nov. 26.

MONDAY, Nov. 26.
House met at 9 O'Clock.
Mr. Eakn, from Judiciary committee,
to whom was referred bill to suspend
the collection ofdcbts and other purposes,
reported the same back to the House
with recommendation that the same pass.
Report adopted.
Also, bill TO amend sections 43 and
A, chapter l4j, Gould's Digest. under
head of repleyin Which was cngrossed
for rcsding,
Mr. Cochran Bill to appropriate the
proceeds Of the Internal Improvement
and Saline Lands for the use Of common
school purposes. Read twice.
Mr.. Green. Bill to repeal an act enti.
tied an act to make Auditors Warrants
bear interest and receivable for debts due
the State Read twice.
The House then took recess for flf
teen minutes
At IL O'Clock, m, the House was called
to order by the Speaker.
Mr.. Speaker directed the clerk to in
form tho Senate that the House was ready
to receive them in their Hall io0 n
",.S''s~ Seaatn onnnarad within the bar
The President Of the Senate announc
ed that the object OF the Convention of
the two bodies was to elect u. 5. Senator
for one full term.
The roll of both Houses was then call
ed, and constitutional quorum found
present.
The journals Of both Houses were read,
when Mr. President announced that bal.
loting for IT, S. Senator for the long term
was in order.
Senator Smith withdrew the name Of
Mr.. Tebbetts.
Senator Reynolds withdrew the name
of Mr.. Garland.
Senator Cravess withdrew the name OF
Mr. Batson.
Mr. Newton nominated Mr.. Andrew
Hunter.
Mr.. Brooks of Washington nominated
Hon. David Walker, for the Senate.
The ballot was then had and resulted
for English, 40: Walker, 26 Hunter, q
Kirkwood, S; Ringo, l; Tebbetts, l.
The convention was then, on motion,
dissolved, and Senate retired.
House adjourned until tomorrow
m orning 9 O'Clock.
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Fy-The Louisville Journal says: II
the South perish, let none think that The
North can live II one die, both will die.
They are bound together bya ligament
stronger, moro vital, and more irremoy7
able than that Of the twins OF Siam. Let
one become dead body. and the iiga'
ment, decaying and putrefying, day ny
day, back, back, back into the bowels
and to the heart of the still-living form,
will soon finish the work Of rottenness
and death.
-Speaking of a bcvy of lawyers
who were congregating to dedicate new is..
court house, lady said "they had gone
to view the ground where they must
shortly M."
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The Van Buren, Press,
PUBLISHED AT 'H'-'" .''.
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200 for six months +"
Single copies 10 cents.

Advertisement inserted at $l.50 cents per
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Marriage notices $500. Obituary notices,
when under three lines, free of charge; over
:hree lines, the,usual charge made as for ord
mary advertising. u . p y ~''-. fi
Cards or communications Of personal
character, if admissible at all, double the usual
stes and strictly in advance.
Announcing candidates, for Congress or
State offices. S25.0O. County officers, $1,000.
Editorial notices, 25 cents per line.
Yearly advertisements, paid quarterly, in
advance. Legal and transient advertisements
to be paid for when left at the Office. 2
All job Work, to be paid for on delivery.
Address all letters and communications to
J. S. DUNHAM, Editor and Proprietor.
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Masonic Notice.

The regular communications Of VAN BU-
|RKN LODGE, No. 6, A. Y. MAsoNs are held on
|second Monday in each month at o'clock p.
NJ, in their Hall at Van Buren,. Members Of
the Fraternity in good standing are respect
|nllly invited to meet withus. - n
w. +. ENGLAND, w. NJ.
d. DICKSON, Secretary.
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WANTING FRrESps.-"I wish that Ihsi
some friends to help me on in liie!' cried
lazy Dennis, with yawn.
Good friends why you have tent re-
piled his master. o
"Tm sure havc't half so many. and
those that have are too poor to help me-
Count your fingers, my boy" said his
master.
Dennis looked down on his biz, strong
hands.
Count thumbs and ALL" added his mas
ter. -t aia
I have--there arc ten" said the lad.
"Then, never say you have not ten good
friends, able to help you on in life. Try
what those true friends can do before you
go grumbling and fretting because you do
not get help from others
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SENATE.
TUESDAY, Nov. q, 1866.

TUESDAY, NOV. ~, loOO.
Senate met at 10 o'clock
Sen. Fellows called attention to the
action taken yesterday on House joint
resolution in regard to disloyal move
ments to overthrow the State Govern
ment, and submitted the question, ''ifthe
tabling of the resolution was . proper
disposition of iii"
Sen. Watkins moved reconsideration
Of the vote Apoptcd.
The question then being on the con
currence, the Senate refused to concur.
Sen. Fellows, from the Committee on
Claims, to whom was referred the bill TO
authorize the reissue Of Auditors War.
rants to J. r. Berry, in lieu Of Warrants
lost, reported new bill as a substitute
Report adopted; bill read 81 time and
passed.
Senator Thompson, from the select
Committee to whom was referred Senate
bill to provide for manned and disabled
State and Confederate soldiers and theil
families, and for other purposes, report
cd in favor Of an amendment striking out
the words estate and Confederate sol
diers," and to read SOLDIERS not now in
the United States service who have not
been proyidcd'for by pension, bounty OF
otherwise by the United States and re
ported new bill as a substitute for thu
original, containing the amendments sug
gested. The report adopted, and th'
substitute accepted.
The bill was read, and, on motion %
Senator Watkins, was made the spccla
order Of the day of Mondayatll O'Clock
Senator Earle introduced bill entitle
an act to provide q room in the Stat
| House for the records Of the Arkansa
Memorial Association The bill give
the Association the use Of either OF tn
Legislative Chambers for its meetings
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Little Rock and Van Buren, Stage
Company. ,-.i.
THROUGH IN A HOURS.
0. TULLER & CO., proprietors.

y. TULLER & CO., PrOpriet0rs.
NlE Proprictors of tlIc above line have
Il placed upon the road good passenger
coaches, fine stock and careful and experience
ed drivers; and every means will be taken to
secure the comfort of passengers. The Stages
pass through the towns of Ozark, ClarksciHe,
Noristolra and Le,cisburg.
Leave Van Buren,, every Monday, Wedncs-
day and Friday morning at 8 IN.
Arrive at Van Btren. Sundays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, at m '.t.
GS Stages connect at Van BlIren, with the
lines to ft. Smith and Fayetteville, the same
morning of their arrival without unneces-
sary delay.
oct. 4.'66 HIRAM BRODIE. Aren't.
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U.6.Ma11I,1nea
U. 8. Mail Line from TT. Smith and
.. Van Burcn to st. Louis. h' j
THROUGH In FOUR DAYS,
III. Quickest Route to Saint Louis,

Tho Quickest Route to Saint Louis.
'IHlE Proprietors Of this route have placed
l. upon this line, large four-hOrse passenger
coaches, fine stock and careful drivers. Every
means Will be taken to make this the most
comfortable, quickest and desirable route for
passengers as well as the cheapest and short
est to st. Louis.
The stages leave Van Buren, every Monday,
wednesday and Friday mornings at am.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday and Fri
dry morning at 6 a m. ~ !.iIrii.'
Rock and way points-close connections made
and no delay had. 'A .i--l "a
U. FULLER & Co, Proprietors.
HIRAM BRODIE, Agent, Van Buren.
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NNI " tNC' A tV'
TAVINtr been chiefly engaged for the last
II 2Oycars in the cultivation Of Fruit and
Fruit Trees. and in the meantime having tes-
ted thoroughly nearly every variety of choice
fruits grown in the L. s., north and south
very many of which have proved worthless
especially northern fruits. and long since eX-
terminated from my orchard, substituting in
their stead others suitable to the sunny elm
ate of the south. Whereby ! feel certain OF
having culcd from the numerous Catalogues
of the country the choicest selection Of aceli-
mated trees ever before offered in this market
at prices as reasonable as can be afforded at
any southern Nursery in the u. s.. Send on
your orders. If you don't know the varieties
wanted by name, call for so many summer /;
so many fall and 50 many winter varieties,
and will, in all cases, send them so assorted
of best varieties of each. Send for A Cata-
lopue Of names In which will be found some
instructions rs to time Of planting and moue
of culture.
RlCIID THRUSTON, Proprietor,
Val de Pommc. Oct ~. Van Buren, Ark
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NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that all the
~ Notes and Accounts Of MORRILL, ~
MARE.tN, have been placed in my hands &c:
collection. Debtors will please to take spec
ial notice and give me an early call.
JESSE TURNER.
Van Burcn, sep 5,'GG. l2ll