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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-03-03
MORTGAGE SALE.

DEFAULT having been made in the pay
ment of the money secured to be paid by
certain indenture of mortgage, made and exc.
cuted by Peter Hivcock and Elizabeth Hrcock
his wife, as mortgagors, 10 Richard Judson as
mortgage, and bearing date March fourteenth,
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight,
which said mortgage was duly recorded in the
Office of the Register Of Deeds for the County
of Van Buren,, on the twenty fourth day Of
August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty
eight in Liber " T' Of mortgages on page FIVE
hundred and thirty nine, and which said mort
gage was by said Richard Judson duly and
legally assigned to Nathaniel NJ. Pugsley on
the seventeenth day of August, one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-eight, and recorded in
Liber " s. of mortgages on page four hundred
and twenty seven, on the twenty- fourth day Of
August, A. D.. one thousand eight hundred and
sixty EIGHT, and on which said mortgage and note
or obligation accompanying the same, there is
claimed to be due and remaining unpaid there
on at the date Of this notice the sum Of one
hundred and slxty-fve dollars ($l65) besides
an attorney fee of twenty-five dollars 1921
stipulated to be paid in case of foreclosure
and no suit or proceedings either at law or in
equity having been instituted for tho recovery
OF the same, or any part thereof,
Notice is therefore hereby given that by vir-
tue of the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and in pursuance Of the statute in
such case made and provided, the lands and
premises in said mortgage described as follows,
to-wit all that certain piece or parcel OF land
known and described as the SOUTH east quarter
Is. Il. y Of the northeast quarter y. T. II
Of section number nineteen (l9) ia township
number two (2) south of range number sixteeL
(lG) west and containing forty acres more or less
and lying and being in the county of Van Blu
rem and Slate of Michigan or so much thereof
as will be necessary to realize the sum due az
aforesaid, together with the interest thereon,
aud the costs and charges in that behalf ex-
pended will be sold at public vendue to the
highest bidder, at the front door Of the Court
House. in the village oil Paw Paw, that being
the place Of holding the Circuit Court for said
County of Van Buren,, on Monday, the twenty
ninth day Of May, A. D., one thousand eight
hundred and seventy -one, at the hour OF one
o'clock in the afternoon Of that day.
NATHANIEL NJ. PUGSbEY,
Assignee Of Mortgage.
"A HARRISON, Atty for Assignee. sSltlS
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The proposition to change the Drain Law
from the County system to that of the Town.
ship system is just now occupying the attention
of the Legislature. We doubt whether change
would be for the better. The present law ju-
diciously carried out would do much good in
the way of reclaiming swamp and low lands to
agriculture.
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BUSINESS CHANGE.-Messrs. T.. Martin and
John w. Free have purchased the Hardware
stock of Messrs Howe & Coy. They are ready
to wait upon all who are in want of anything
in their line of trade They are good fellows
and we bespeak for them liberal share of pat
ronage.
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here Is wonderful, and should Its future fulfill
the promise, if 1t is just as we'll managed as 1t
has been, it will prove the best investment
Lawrence ever made.
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DURISd the severe wind gale on Friday last,
the frame Of the new house just being erected
by Mr.. M. Wheaton, ON kalamazoo street, in
the northern part of the town, was blown down.
The frame had just been erected. The rafters
had been put in place and probably rendered
the building top-heavy and just in the best
condition to be damaged by heavy and severe
wind
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Posr OFFICE REMovED.-Ihe Post Office has
been removed across the street and in the
building lately occupied by }. r. Baker as a
Law Office, adjoining the Court House Square.
We believe the object was to gain greater Sc
curity from exposure to fre-the present
building beng quite detached.
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CoNsoILDApED.-We notice that the DISPOSE
ton among newspaper men to consolidate is
quite prevalent. The latest instance Of con-
solidation which has come to our notice is the
consolidation Of the Decatur Republican with
Photographic Gallery.
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We notice new importation of Instruments
at the New Music Rooms. 1t is mystery
where all tho Organs, Melodeons, ETC., go to,
for every week brings new lot.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

CUBsCRIBERS receiving their PAPERS with an
~ after the name are notified that their sub
scriptions VIII expire in two weeks, and those
marked NN have already expired
CONTRIBUTORS are requested to write with
~ INK, on ONE SIDE of the SHEET ONLY
'OMhUNlCATlONs must be accompanied by
~ the truA name OF the author, and i'm no in
stance will MSS be returned unless q stamp il
enclosed for that purpose
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The M. e. Social held at the Dyckman House
on Wednesday evening, Feb, 22d, proved a
success both as to the numbers in attendance
and financially.
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IT costs Paw Paw s325O year for the priv
lege Of being a village.
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TIE Corporation Election takes place next
Monday.
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,SDeciUi Notices.
FIrs Fire! Fire!

Notice is hereby given, that the annual meet
ing OF the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, OF Van Buren, County, Michigan,
will be held at the Court House, IN Paw Paw,
on Monday, March 18th, 1871. at one o'clock,
=. M, At said meeting the officers OF said
Conn any will be elected and all business tran
sacted that may properly come before said
meeting.
Paw Paw, March 3, 1871.
831t2 ELIAS p. HATHAWAY, Ses'y.
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MARRIED-in Lawrence, Feb 8, by Alvin
Sturtevant, Justice of the Peace, Mr.. JOSEPH
BROWN to Miss ROSETTA JANE MCGOWAN,
both OF Lawrence.
Feb. II, by the sane, Mr.. JOHN HENRY to Mrs
MARY ANN HARRIS, both Of Arlington.
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Go to VanAukens for your dry goods,

Go to VanAukens for your dry goods,
The great clearing-out sale OF the season has
Just commenced at Van Auken's. None should
miss this opportunity Of securing some Of the
great bargains now offered for it is fact
that he ID selling many goods at half their
value.
The great rush is at Van Aukens.
40 pieces Of Flannel ct half-price at Van
Auken's,
20 dozen Hose from 10 TO % cents at Van
Auken's.
20 dozen Gloves ct half price at Van Aukens.
80 pieces CassImeres at less than the cost OF
manufacture, now being closed out at Van
Auken's.
Save 20 per cent, by buying all your Goods
at Van Auken's.
Good Brown and Beached Sheetings from 8
to 10 cents at Van Aukens.
Nice Dress Goods of zoe worth 40c at Van
Auken's.
Great Bargains In Black Alpscas at Van
Aukens
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DIED-At South Byron, N. Y, Feb. %, 1871,
FANNY KNOWLES, aged lG years and 8
months, only daughter OF ELIZA KNowIs, of
Breedsvlle, Mich
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A. NJ. HARRISON, Recorder pro. tenn.

At a Meeting of the Board OF Trustees OF the
Village Of Paw Paw, held at the Office OF the
Recorder, Feb. 22d, 1871.
Present-Edwin Martin, President; Sidney
Cox, Elisha G. Palmer, Alex. NJ. Harrison,
Aaron Van Auken, Trustees; John w. Free,
Trea surer r. 81. Harrison, Recorder pro. temt.
The Treasure, Le'ng present the Board pro-
ceeded to settle WITH him, from his books and
accounts with the Marshal.
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FoR Musical Instruments and New Music go
to L. Cooks, Paw Paw.
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Business Notices.

NoTIcE.-All persons indebted to A. Van Au-
ken must call ut once and settle, or costs will
be made. Feb. 10, 1871. 839t4
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CO.n.nO.N. COU.NCfL REPORT.

The President and Trustees OF tho Village
Of Paw Paw respectfully submit the following
report for the past year, confident that their
labors Will meet the approval of a majority Of
the citizens and Taxpayers Of Paw Paw:
We have purchased of Mr.. Willard bed OF
gravel convenient to the village and in sufii-
cient quantities to thoroughly gravel all the
streets that will require 1T. We have pur-
chased the right OF way and opened North
street, giving another good street leading into
the village; project urgently demanded by
citizens living in that vicinity. A large proper
ton of the expense was borne by subscriptions
from persons outside Of the Corporation. We
have graveled Nam street from J. II. Bakers
to the bridge, making it in good condition for
years to come. We also graded Main street on
both sides OF the river raising it about three
feet. We have graded and graveled Kalamazoo
street nearly the entire length, and have i'm
proved the old A." II. r. Grade, making 1t, IN
our judgment, one Of the finest streets in the
Village. We have also taken possession of the
old Union School House, for the use of the
Village, thus not only saving rent for an En-
CINE House and Hall for the meetings of the
Board, and other purposes; but also making
source OF revenue, as it can be rented to good
advantage for many purposes These are the
more important improvements; there are
many others of minor importance. We trust
the citizens Of Paw Paw will feel satisfied with
the expenditure of the public money, and would
here acknowledge the hearty cooperation we
have had from them, with some few unimpor-
tant exceptions.
We also desire to return our sincere thanks
to the Marshsl-Nlr. Geo. w. Koons-for the
efficient manner in which he has performed his
duties in enforcing compliance with the ordi-
nances OF the Village.
All OF which ls respectfully submitted.
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For SALE CHEAP, by E. Cook a good second
hand Meodeon with 2 sets Of Reeds and manu-
by Geo. Prince. S13.
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NEW MUsrc.-The New Church Music Book
" True Choir" by A. N. johnson, for ale by
+ Cook. S14f
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Which amount is to be assessed on next rolls
There has been paid during the year
on OLD orders, ..................... Sloo IL
f. MARTIN, President.
A. NJ. HARnIsoN. Recorder pro. tenn.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS. Deccmb,r o.
Nichersom HOuse-Hon. Is. L. Duncan,
Charleston Charles laden, u. 8. \. /;
IL. q. l.. Miller. Miss j. Il. Miller, York
Vile G. G. Bacot, Winnsboro Josoph
Raphel, New Orleans John H. Cn,ter,
Augusta; Mrs. Thos. Crymes, Gainesville;
Hon. jas. l.. Orr. South Carplina w.
Il. Kline, Chester Y. w. Kcne, S .lis.
bury; ID. a. Z. Jordan. Greenwood.
Coiumbia Hoiei-John Carroll. L. j.
Blrber, Blnck>tocks; c. B. Farmer,
Walterboro; w. Dudley, a. t. Tyler,
Charleston; a. Kennedy, Tenn; NJ l..
Bonham, Eageiic!d; Jonathan Baker,
Charles Daily. Wm. II. Phelps, W. S.
Byles, New York; j. G.. Luner, Gnn-
town;J. NJ. Selhirk, Wm. Carney, Chas.
a. Clnusen, Charleston; John Ctider,
Orangeburg: S. II. Adams. Samuel
Place, Camden; j. w. Selby, Baltimore;
II. w. Mccullough, Richland; w. j.
Vcreen. w. II. McNair, ". l.. Britain,
~. q. Woodroon. Thomas N. Bramlet,
John B. Sardy. New York; II. G.. ii n
derson. B. Il. Bnrtholew, Baltimore; ST.
neon Fair. Newbcrry; a. j. Louis; DR..
Gibson, U. S. a.; II. Pope. Whining
ton; John b. Snrdy, New York; j. S.
Burroughs. Conwnyboro; w. II. Evans.
Charleston; w. ID. Hannefin, Charles
ton; w. II. $. Sweet, Atlanta.
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Epen ker hInsIa

We desire to direct public attention
to some facts in connection with this
paTtisan'S gross pal;iuiity and neglect Of
duty A member Of the House, Mr.. D.
Ainsler, was killed nearly one year ago,
and Yet no writ ordering a new election
has been issued. The Constitution de-
wolves this duty upon the Speaker, and
yet ho deliberately neglects to do this
duty, though over aud over again urged
80 to do. Does the Speaker fear one
Democratic member from Lexington?
Again. MIR. Kuh. nn honest Repub-
lican member from Beaufort-as repre-.
sentcd to us-died last summer. Speaker
Moses has ordered no election, wo learn,
IL this case. Is it because he fears that
Beaufort may eend another honest mem.
Der?
Yet the Speaker is not always slow.
When ono Hardy, OF Charleston, re-
signed to give place 10 Mr.. Bowen, the
Speaker forthwith issned his writ, and
MIR. Bowen now has his scat. Does tho
legislative majority propose to allow such
conduct on the part Of the Speaker?
Does he hold in his corrupt hands the
House? Do the majority unite with the
Speaker in his opposition to Democrats
and honest Republicans? Let the
Speaker look we'll to his duties Wo
may yot deem it our dnty to unveil his
political past, and to tear from his brow
the silver veil that now conceals 60 much
that ho would not have exposed.
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The present number of cardinals is
very small, and it is reported from Rome
that 10 short time ffty-or, rs some
say, eighty-new bishops will be created,
and no doubt one or two cardinals hats
will be distributed.
SAKE says that Vermont is famous for
four staples. linen, women, maple sugar
and horses. The first arc strong, the
last are feet. the second and third arc
exceedingly sweet, and all arc uncom-
monty hard to beat"
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SUDDEN DEATm-Mr. John Meyer, q
prominent merchant of Blackville, and
q gentleman highly esteemed by all who
knew him, died suddenly on Monday
evening, tho 9th ult., between 10 and
II o'clock, of diseese Of tho henrt. But
few hours previous to his death, Mr..
Meyer seemed in perfect health.
BarnreN Sentinel.
BY way OF increasing tho city revonue,
they hive commenced in Richmond the
system of fining baby carriages found on
tho streets to tho tune of 81, on tho
ground that they obstruct tho side. walks.
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A New PAPER AT Rock HILL, Souru

A New PAPER AT Rock HILL, South
CARoniNA.-From the prospectus sent
US, we learn that there will be issued
soon, from Rock Hill, in York, new
paper, 10 be known as The Lantern.
The editor and proprietor will be John
ston Jones, Esq. We can most heartily
commend this enterprise. Mr.. Jones
we know we'll; aud, as nun Of fine
abilities and high tono, we feel suro that
he will give lis paper. in oil respects,
worthy of public patronage. Let him
faithfully aud earnestly carry out the
principles announced in his prospectus
as we have every reason to believe he
willard his paper will be the means of
no little public good. We greet our
friend and former pupil heartily, for we
know full we'll that we shall be in full
sympathy-co-la -laborers in common
cause.
''Do just and fear not;
Let all tho ends thou aims't at
BE thy country's, thy Gods and truths"
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DEPARTMENT REpoRTs. reports
OF the several departments were submit
ted to Congress. with tho Presidents
message. on Monday lust.
Mr.. Bontwell's report, as Secretary of
the Treasury. covers tile usual grounds,
and discusses ut length the various mat.
ters which come within his province.
Ihc customs revenue was, the ruuort
says, greatly in excess of the estimates.
while there was diminished cost of
collection over last venr. The total ex-
ponditures for the yenr were 1922, IT,
18S %, while the receipts from all
sources for the same period were 1888,
323;944 80. The Secretary still sticks to
his pet scheme OF paying of the national
debt Immediately. He says that we
should pay off at least $50. 600, COO q
year Of the principal of the debt The
Secretary recommends the reduction of
the duties on certuin articles, especially
salt. raw hides and COAL The Secretary
strongly recommends the ubolishment
OF the shares in moieties received by
certain officers. such, for instance, as
the collector OF New York. Mr.. Bout
we'll gives his version OF the putting of
the national loan upon the market, and
his explanation Of the decay of American
commerce.
The Comptroller of the Currency re-.
ports to Mr.. Boutwell, that 145 national
banks have been organized under the
provisions of the Act of July IL, 1871,
providing for the issue of S54, 600. 900
additional bank circulation, little more
than third Of which sum has been
issued to them. AR. Hnrlburd calls the
attention of Congress to the high rate OF
taxation imposcd upon banks in the
various States US proper subject for re-
medal legislation.
Ihe POstmas ,er. Generals report is
full Of departmental statistics and re.
commendations of proposed reforms.
Amongst his propositions are those Of
an additional mail to Brazil, the pay
mcnt Of subsidies to steamship lines.
and the adoption Of the governmental
postal, telegraph and savings bank sys-
toms.
The report OF the Secretary of the In-
terror deals ut some length with Indian
relations, MIR. Delnno finally recon-
mending TINT NIL tho red skins in the
country be collected into one monster
reservation in the Indian Territory. The
report also discusses at some length our
railroads aud the grants which they have
received from Congress. The pension
business is also adverted to; as is the
work OF the patent Office, and the ueces-
sity for smpliication of the homestead
and prc-cmption laws.
CRUISING FOR NApoLEoN.-A Paris IA
per says tho French Government has or
dcrcd vessels to be fitted out to cruise
along the coast, and prevent the landing
OF Louis Napoleon. The Republic must
bo ON its last legs, if the presence of the
deposed Emperor would be dangerous
to its existence.
A FATAL MlsrAKE-Mr. John Nor.
gan. residing and doing business on the
corner OF Broughton street lano and
Whitaker street, Savannah, Ga, sadly
camo to his death, yesterday afternoon,
from the effects of dose of carbolic
acid. taken by mistake.
An enterprising Texan knocked down
a man, was arrested, got bull shot two
lawyers and left town, all in ffty-four
minutes.
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As chairman Of meeting of citizens,
held in response to the circular of Gen.
Hampton and others, in relation to q
State fund, to be used in behalf of the
eminent counsel engaged to defend the
men prosecuted under the Enforcement
Act of Congress-, and to test the consti-
tutional questions involved, the under.
signed was authorized 20 appoint Q con-.
mittee, to consist Of two persons for
each ward in the city, and for eaoh elec-
tion precinct in the County.
The following oitizons nre requested
TO act as committee on subscriptions,
to report to the chairman:
Ward No. 1-R. D. Sem, w. Press,
Brown.
Ward No. 2-Johu Caldwell, j. T..
Sloan, Jr.
Ward No. 81. G. seegors, w. G.
Fisher.
Ward No. 4-Edward Hope, Roland
Keen0n.
Killian's-Eli Killian, John Loricl,.
Camp Ground-J. H. Kinsler, w. P.
Booktcr.
Warren Adams, r. b. Yves.
ton.
Garner's Ferry-Samuel G.. Henry, J
j. Lucius. JOEN p. THOMAS,
Chairman.
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A lady in Boston, five feet and three
inches in height. has hair that trails a.
quarter o! n yard behind her on tho floor
rs she walks. It is seventy-tive inches
long aud let black.
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Regard not dreams since they nre the
images Of our hopes and fears. - Cuto.
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CHARLESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
EXTRACT. Chair stated That the
Hon. James Chestnut and A. p. Altlrich
were III tho city, and suggested the np-
pointment of committee to wait upon
these gentlemen and invite them to ad-
dress the Chamber On motion of Mr..
VIM. Ravenel, the Chair appointed on
that committee VIM. Ravenel, l.. J. Por.
cher and VIM. a. Courtenny, who re-
tired, and after few minutes, returned
with the distinguished guests, who we're
cordially introduced by the chairman of
the committee
They addressed the Chamber in turn,
reviewing the condition of the finances
OF the State, and giving their opinion as
to what remedy should be applied to
rectify the evil. They wero listened to
with tho most profound attention.
In addition to the members aud these
gentlemen, there were present of the
Iax-Payers' Convention, the Hon. W.
y. Porter, President, and the Hon.
Horny Gourdin and Thomas Y. Simons.
of the Executive Committee. After q
free and frank interchange of opinion,
it was, on motion of l.. D. DeSaussure,
ESQ, resolved, that the thanks of the
Chamber be extended to tho Hon. James
Chestnut and A. L. Aldrich, for the able
and eloquent addresses delivered, and
that q committee of one or more, rs may
be desired. be appointed by this Cham
Der to confer and cooperate with the
Executive Committee OF tho Tax-Payers'
Convention, in such measures as they
mey deem essential for tho protection OF
the rights of tho people.
AdiOnrncl
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LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS
ID. G. Peixotto & Son-Anction Sales
-. G. Peixotto & Son-Hay.
w. G. Bee Il Go. Co.-FertiliArrs.
j. u. Aiken Soluble Guanos.
Gov. Scoit-Proclamation.
jacob Levin-Auction Sale. q
John S. Green-Referee' Sale.
w. Y. Leitch & r. S. Bruns-Salc.
G. w. Davis-Brick for Sale.
g. l.. Thomas & Co.-Wood.
John s. Green Notice to Creditors.
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ESCAPED THE KNIFE, HUr DIED FROM
THE EFFECTS OF A FALL-That the WAYS
OF Providence are strange needs no bet
ter exempIificaiion than Is illustrated in
the death of Mrs. Carloltu Snrocoo,
whose desperate struggle last summer
with the colorcd man Thomas is still
fresh i'll the minds OF every person in
this city. by nloost n miracle, this lady
escaped death from the knife, and sue
ceeded in having her would be murderer
sentenced 10 twenty years in the peni-
tentiary. On the day that Thomas was
sentenced, Mrs. Snrocco, in quitting the
court house by the door on Lexington
street, slipped and fell upon the iron
steps and fractured her skull. She was
removed to her home in an inscnsiblc
condition, and on Monday last died
lDaHimO3e IDlcrictf0.
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Revenue Stamps! Revenue stamps
A LII DENOMINATIONS for sale at the
"A. usual discount, at the SOUTH CAIRO.
LIMA BANK AND TRUST co. Dec7
Teas.
( (NUNPOWDER and English Breakfast
~ IEAS-thc best imported-tor sale by
zee T.. HOPE.
Just Received,
A CARLOAD of FINEN
A01 \HORSES and MULES. Gall IN
AA at Logan's Stables aud exa-~G&
Dec7