TWENTY-FIVE WITNESSES;
Or, The Forger Convicted.
r. j"" )i) y'' r ntt to hint a Surr Prtrrntirt
iZti:il Countcrfriling lumk or f
i li ;A u j m : a i 1 1 hi a u in
"ButicTibe! Snbicrlbe! Sabicribe!
JOHN S. D VI'. in the Author, mulli Hank
Note engravers Nil say t lint he Is t It greatest
judge of paper money' living,
cheaper than the cheapest)
rr.nr.n than ryr. iif.sti
PiiSllnlinl weekly. Tit whole only On
Dollar a Vrnr.
GREATEST DlSCOVKHVof the present
century fur detecting rnnnterfelt Bunk Notesi
drsri ibing rvcry genuine lull In existence, ssnd
exhibiting at a glance rvery counterfeit In rir
iilstin, Arranged n admirably Hint refer
enrr In ess -r nnd detection Instantaneous. No
pages to hunt ii, but no simplified nml arranged
Mint the men-haul, banket and business man
can see all nt A glance. ' (
It hns taken years to make perfect tills
GREAT DISCOVERY. The urgent neren
nity for such work Ims long b-n felt by
commercial men. It hnn been published to
supply (lie mil for such a preventive, a ml nerds
hut to he known to he universally patronized.
It docs more thnn hnn ever been ttrinpted by
iniii. It'dcsrrlhcs every bank note in three
different languages English. French nnd Ger
man. Thnn each may read thn nam in hln
own unlive toniiie.
Tr.K.Mn. The paper will he about 2 bv M
inrhen, nnd will rontiiln the mnnt perfect Rank
Note List published, torether with til rnte of
discount. Also a list of all the private Hank
ers in America.
A complete summary of the ' Finances iif
V.nrope nod America will he published In each
edition, together with nil the important news
nf the day. Also INTERF.STI FG STORIES
from ait old mnnuncrlpt found In the Fust, nnd
no where else to he found. It hnn never yet
appeared in print, nnd furnishea the most com
plete history of Oriental Fife, and describing
the most perplexing positions in which the
Ladies and gentlemen of that country have
been no often found. Then stories will con
tinue throughout the whole yenr, and will
prove the most entertaining ever otfbrrd to the
public.
P. A. SARPY,
Wholosalo & Retail Merchant,
CORNER OF MAIN AND GRKI10RY STRKKTS,
ST. MARY, IOWA.
HASjnet received and now tins for sale, a
large assortment of selected merchandise
adapted to the winds of all in thin new And
thriving community, which he enn sell anc heap
ns can us ollered elsewhere so high upon Hie
Missouri river. His goods have been selected
by an experienced purchaser, with special
reference to tho circumstances mid wants of
all classes of settlers in a new country. La
dies and gentlemen, children and youth, all
can. be supplied. Call and nee for yourselves.
Ilin stork consists of the following, among a
great many other articles lie cannot now enu
merate t Aiming his
lry ;ood,
May be found Woolen nnd Satinet Cloths,
Casslnets, Tweeds, Cashmeres, Llnsrys,
Flannel, Hi'd, White, Gray and Blue, Caspian
Plaids, Cotton Goods, Sheetings and Shirtings,
nieached and Unbleached, (Hue and White,
Drillings, Osnaburg, Bed-Ticking, Hickory
Checks, &c, fce.
Fancy Goods,
A beautiful assortment of fancy prints of
every variety of style and pattern, "Ginghams,
Lawns, Figured Alpaoca, Bombazines, Rom
bayetts. Shawls, Soar's Handkerchiefs, Neck
erchiefs, Crape, Muslin, Edgings, Kihbnns,
AC, lit.
(lot hln::.
A well selected stock of Summer, Fall and
Winter Clothing, consisting in part of fine
Dress Coats, Pants and Vests ( also, good
Summer Clothing of all descriptions, and heavy
Clothing lor Fall and Winter use. Also, Shirts,
Knit Flannel Drawers nnd Undershirts, Socks,
Ac. Mens' and Hoys' Hats nnd Caps, of va
rious fashions, oualities nnd prices. Hoots &
Shoes, thick Aim thin, polished and unpolished,
f every description, for Men, Women, and
Children's use.
(irorcrjes,
' Crushed, Cls rified. Loaf and Brown Sugar,
Molasses. Syrup Molasses, Golden Syrup,
Superior Tea, Uio and Java Colter, Sassafras,
Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spice, Cinnamon,
ground Ginger, Nutmegs, Snuffs, Tobacco,
Cigars, Pipes, Soap, Candles, Vinegar, Pickles
Pepper-Sauce, tc, A.c.
Provisions.
, A large assortment of Flour, of various
qualities and prices; Corn Meal and all tlx
various products of the Farm and Garden;
MeJron, Fish, Kiln dried Apples, Peaches,
Currants, Raisins, &c.
Hardware,
(ry Furnished weekly to subscribers only
at a year. All letters must be addressed
to JOHN S. DVF., Broker,
, Publisher and Proprietor,
3m.T 70 Wall Street, New York.
Stoves of various patterns, for Cooking ami
Ileatiiu: rooms, Stove-pipe and F.lbows, largi
and small lion Kettles, Frying Pans, Skillets
lUiid-honi., Shovels and Tongues, Manurrauj
l.y Forks, Scythes, Shovels and Spades, Lot
and 1 race Chains, Axes, Hammers, Pincers
Iron and Steel, Nails, HoTae-Rasps, Files,
Saws, Knives and Forks. Pocket Knives. Ra
zors. Hulls, and Screws, Door Handles, Knob.
Locks, ice. .
Tinware,
, A general assortment kept for house.ho
purposes.
Woodwaie.
. Wash-tubs, Shakers Pails, Wood and Zinc
Washboards.
Leather.
Reds Leather, Harness leather. Cowhide,
Kip Skins, Calfskins, Linings and Morocco,
Saddles, Bridle. H liters, 1-niits, Circiucles,
Belly-bands, Driving-lines, Coll.irs, Back
straps, Girths, Klind-hrldles, Kc, a..
.lledirlnes.
A general assortmtnt of Medicines, for
Fevers, Fever and Ague, und the common
complaints of the country. Cook's, Lee's,
Sappenytou's, Bragg's tint Jaynes' Pills, Qui
nine, Tonics, snd various kinds of Stimulants,
Anodynes, Liniments, and othrr articles neces
sary for the sick hud the invalid, l-tf
GLENWOOD HOTEL
Corner of Locust and f oolr Jjc Streets,
;i.Kvoni, iowa.
"(lothuis! notnYnYi'TlitWugi
A
LVRGE STOCK OF URADY MADK
Clotiiin? of the latest Fashion, at
CLRAUWATLR. WUFIX 4. SANDERS.
June 4lh, 1S57. liJt.
IMKNEIU HEAD!
TOIIX P. HORN CO., near Hi.' Pristine
f umce. uell.'vue, nave On uaiu lions,(
Hoes, Spaoes, Forks, H.nue, and a general I
anortuient of Fanniti!! Tool-". Call and see. !
July, Ki, i;.7. a V.
AN F. NT I IIF. STOCK OT
NEW GOODS.
u.i;ini ui:R miihb & saoi:iw
Hntr trceivrd and uprnrd t thlr rev?
store, in ths rrsr and nmr to the Be II u us
llousr, in Belleviie, thn
jLargost & B st Solocted
Slock of Goods ever bnmuht to Bcllems j
which thry vwll sell f.r rash at prices far be
low those at which goods have bren offered
heretofore. .....
We don't Intend to Mien the hlghfalntln
slvln of some in their advertisements, but
stats thn plain troth when wa say that our
Goods were purchased at such prices, tl t we
defy competition, and only ask purchaser, to
give us a call in order to satisfy themselves.
Our stock consists in part of the following
articles i
French, F.nglish and American Cloths,
Cnsslmeres
Tweeds,
Sattinetts,
Kentucky .Trans,
Bed Ticking,
' ' J'l.lid Limeys,
Flannels, fcc, Alc..
F.vrry variety of Fashionable DUF.3S
GOODS, American and F.nglish Prints, tec.
A large assortment of HATS
;
BOOTH and SHOr.S, of avery var
style.
Msirdwarc.
Our stock of this is largo and complete.
GLASSWARF. and QUF.F.NSWARF.. '
Window Glass of all Sizes.
Of every description, surh as Sncnr, Coffee,
Hice, Tobacco, Ngars aim Suuli, t smiies nnd
Son p.
We have made nrrnngements to have a su
perior article of FLOUR always on hand.
In conclusion, w would say come and sat
isfy yourselves. no2v-tf.
CIRCULAR.
TO Til LANI1 nrriCF.R IK Til B TKKRITOBtKS
01' MINKr.SOTA, KAKSAS AND NKIISASKA.
B1
Y joint resolution of Congress, approved
March, 1H.'7, valid ore-emotion claims on
the lilth and 3ith sections, heretofore reserved
for schools. In the Territories of Minnesota,
Kansas nnd Nebraska, will be recognired
wiir.nic Ttir. scttlkmbnt has sccn, oh may
1st, In easel where thn approved plat of
survey has not yet been returned, the declara
tory statement must no nieu wrriu tiirkk
months aftks Tiir. SErr.iPT or such ap
rsov'sn vlat at tiir ntsTBicT ovFiri:.
2d. Where the pint is now in the Register's
Oilier, the declaration must be filed within I
three mouths from the rinsT publication or
THIS IRCUI.AR IN VOVB DISTRICT.
A failure to comply with this requirement,
will work a forfeiture of the claim.
T1I0S. A. 1IF.NDIUCK8,,
n 30-fUv Commissioner.
Entering Town Sites.
The following correspondence will show
ft.t ti,. ..t "n.. t.,.1 T .,:.lJf..r. r.r th
.. v . ... " ' I
TWrll , .l..l,.ltlnT (l. IVnnttf rnmnili.
... ..H....v.,. .....
Sites, Is not recognized by the Commissioner
or the Land (iitire,
It is a auestiort of doubt whether ths Judres
of Probate, or the United States Judges, can
be regarded as "Judges of tho County Court."
As soon ns that doubt is removed, notice wiJ
he given. In the mean time uo entering of
towns not incorporated can tie made.
A copy of the act of the Inst Legislature
will he placed in the hands of the Commis
sioner, and. under the circumstances, ths en
tries already made mav be confirmed.
JOHN A. PARK KB, Register.
Land Office, May UUh, 1857. ( f
extract or A I.r.TTT.R to the cmissioser
Of tiik i AND-o i lcr, PAICli
Land Orrice,
Omaha, April 13, 1857.
Under the "act of twenty-third May, 1841,'
the "Judges or the County I ourt ' are givrn
the authority to enter "Town Sites." In this
Territory there are no such otficers as "Judges
or the t ountv lourt, nut the Legislature hai
recognued the "County Commissioners" as
the Kroner persons to enter "Town Sites."
and we have, in view of the spirit of the law,
permitted such entries, in the hope that it
will niet the approbation of the Department.
v ery respectfully, your ohed'nt servant, .
JOHN' A. PARKER, Register,
WTTCHsKSAIE & HKTAIIi
I would respectfully invite the citizens of
Belleviie and Douglas Co., to examine my
large and well selected assortment or
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES.
CROCKERY, HARDWARE,
BOOTS, SHOES,
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
HATS & CAPS, DOORS,
SASH, fcc, &.C,
And in fact every variety usually called for in
the West. I am confident that anv one
wishing to purchase eoods will be entirely
satisfied, and find it will be to their interest to
call and examine my large and well selected
assortment of coods.
L. B. KINNEY.
' Belleviie, Oct. 23, 1SS8. l-tf j
i' - 1
CPADES. Shovels. Hoes. Hav forks. Hav
O rakes, Brooms, Scythes and Snaths, Nails,
Window Glass. Putty, Tea, Indign, Nutmegs,
I'owder, htiot, Gun 1 aps, and HM 11 other ar
ticles to be had cheap for cash, at
CLE A R WATER, WHITE & SANDERS.
ii.M.
L
OOK1NG GLASSES of all sizes, at
CLE ARWAEER, WHITE Jt SANDERS.
n31.
pOCKF.T KNIVES and Table Cutlery to
jl ne loutui hi
CLEARWATER, WHITE Jt SANDERS.
n3!.
I F.ST Amerkau Calicoes at 12
i-'l cents
I ) per yard, and other Dress Goods
in pro-
Portion, at
CLEARWATER, WHITE k SANDERS.
Ii31.
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CROCK-
LA
lOl'BLKand Single
Eastern made Har-
IV ne
esses, at
CLEARWATER, WHITE fc 8ANDERS,
n3itr
CIIAS. CHltlSTOrilL'R,
MACHINIST & COPPER SMITH,
In all its Branches.
BELLEVUB AND OMAITA.
-
1 TARDWARF., Spades,
i X Fork", ie., at the
j BELLEVUE STORE,
NEW GQ0DSII1NEW PRICES!!
Krw fer) thing, at tb Old JuuQ y
SARPY a. ENGLISH.
EDWARD C. EOSBYSHELL
HAS the lionor to inform thn people of ths
Southern District of Douglas and the adjoin
trie cmintiest Nsbrassa, Uiat lie is now open
ing one of ths largest Stocks of GOODS rvcr
brought to Glenwood, Mills county, Iowa,
ronsistlnf or
DHY GOODS,
H A HI) WAR K,
GROCF.RIF.S,
HOOTS fc SHOES,
y UF.FNSWARE,
J.I'.ATHKR, v
IRON,
HATS II CAPS,
NAILS, ,
COHDAGK,
OILS. PAINTS,
DYK-STUFFS,
uf(imi tir i r ? i wit iir t t) l
HF.ADY-MADK CLOTHINti,
CARPF.NTF.RS TOOLS,
YANK F. F. NOTIONS, fee.,
And evervthlnir that mav be found eenerall
In city stores, all of which hn will tell
CIIMI' tun i;ami.
far ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY TRO
DUt'F. tasen in rxchwnge for (.ooda. Buy
ers from town or country wishing good and
cheap Goods, either at wholesale or retail,
will snvr money by calling and examining his
toe, before imrchasing elsewhere. - they
will Cm. I good bnrgllin and fair dealing.
(tLEsjwoon, Iowa. no 4-tl
L. Nuckolls ti Co.
BANKERS & LAND AGENTS,
GLFN WOOD, IOWA
Collection 'mada! ib1.lowai Nebraska and
Kansas, and remitted nt current fates of ex
change, free of charge.
Iaihiis ellected for foreiirn Capitalists, at
Wi'.sir.RK Ratks of Interest, on real evta'.e
Security.
Farms, Town Lots and Unimproved Lands
bought and sobL' I ' 'r''.'. ! , t
1 axes paid in nny Coimlr in the Slate-
also in Nebraska and Kansas.
Notes bought and Money loaned on good
Security.
uteres paid on Special De-posits,
Land Warrant! boueht and sold.
Special attention given to the selection ami
entry of Lands for settlers or distant dealers,
either with Land Warrants or money, in Iowa,
Pifhraska or Kansas.
We charge Ten Dollars per One llundreH
and Sixty Acres, and make reasonable deduc
tions, when entering large (lnautities.. When
Land i Warrant me tent, Two and 'a lLilf
Cents! pcf Aero, Uie lartd Ollice Fte, m.iet
accouipany the Locating Fer.
iien warrants are sent. the No's of war
rants, date, to whom issued and assigned,
should be copied and retaiued,to guard against
loss in mail.
Remittances to hi , can ha made in Drafts
on any of the Fastcrn or Sositern Cities.
We will enter Ijuid with Warrants) or Cash,
pay all Fees, Taxes and Commissions, for
one third of tiie gross profits, accruing from
the sMe of the I .and -nil expenses to come out
of our third of the orofits. (ir arramrementH
are such that we ttin niter Land In all tba
Offices in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. A
competent surveyer always in readiness to find
ana select choice Lands, Coa Fielps, Kock
Quarries, Mill Site, Mieal. Tracts,
Vc.
Within the next twelve month there-will be
offered for sale in Nebraska and Kansas, Two
and a Half Million Acres of I .and, comprls
esi pomons or uiose iernior.es, nu
exienoing along tne missonn Kiver. rroin tne
f ...V. . t- . ... 1 ' . .
I'luuui 01 ivnusns llYrr or uie nil l llie
cm,. nr Mi..n,i k. r.,4k i ....
qui-cour River
We solicit roreign Capitol for investment
Investments rironerlv made in Western
Lands and Town Lots, are now paying from
twenty-nve to four hundred per cent.
V e (relieve that persons patronuinir our
firm will have peculiar advantages over al
most any other in this Country. We were
among the first Pioneers of this vast and
growing country and are intimately acquainted
wltn nearly every portion of Western Iowa,
.enraska ana Kansas, and ueuee we win be
able to render satisfaction in all business en
trusted to us.) ' I j , j ' 1 '
LETTERS OF' INQUIRY
WILL UK PROMTLY ANSWERED.
Kr.r KKKNCKS: John Thompson t Hope,
Graydon &. Co., New YorK City Wood, lia-
con & Co., Philadelphia i Straight, Deming &
Co., Cincinnati; Darby k. iiarks.lalej Humph
reys, rutt II Terry t Crow, MoCreerr & Co
nt. Liouis i Isaacs & Almond, Leavenworth
City, Kansass Greene, Wears &. Benton
l ounril limits, Iowa; llcnn, Williams & vo
V airfield, Iowa Charles Ilendne, Jlurlmgton
Iowa Hon. Aug. Hall, ' Keosanque, Iowa
lion. James t raig, M. Joseph, lo. j Hon. A.
S. Fulton. Wytheville.VatHoti.F. MeFullen
Kstilville, V a.i Hon. r. r ergusou, Chief Jus
uce, Bellcvue, iMebraska.
Glenwood, Mills Co., Iowa. 2-l-tf,
W. H. STARK & CO.,
Would respectfully inform the ladles and gen-
tlrmru of Omaha and vicinity, that they have
on hand and are manufacturing a complete
stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the best quality, and warranted compri
sing the following, vis ) r
Ladies' Fine Lnce and Congress Gaiters.
" Kid BooUesand Congress (.alter.
Slippers and Parodi Ties.
Heavy Morocco and Calf Ilootees.
Misses " " "
Childs' " ' !!!.
Gents' Sewed Kip and Calf Boots. .
regg. d "
Fine French or Pump Boots. ' 1
Water Proof and Quilted-Bottom F xrts.
Patent Calf Boots.
Oxford Ties and Gaiters.
Kin and Calf Shoes.
Boys' and Youths' Kip Boots and Brogans.
All of which are made of the best material
the market adonis. Our facilities for select
ing are unsurpassed in Eastern cities, and we
wish it distinctly understood that we ' ' i
Warrant Every Article We Sell.
We have the best of workmen in our em
ploy. Every stvle of Boot or Kline made to
order, aud warranted aa easy and fashionable
fit. Respectfully,
no 13-tf , W. H. STARK Jt CO. ,
Greene, Weare & Benton,
T ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
-ls and J-and Agents, Council Ulutts, Iowa,
Notes and Kills collected and remitted to any
part or the I'm tea Mates. Money rscmreu on
deposit, aud interest allowed, l.astern or
Njutliern Drills ruriualied in sums to suit pur'
chasers;. Land Oliiee fuuU paid for Currency
or bills of Exchange. J-oans effected on good
security, laxea paid, titles examined, and
Real Estate bonirht and sold on Commission.
Lands entered for aettlers and time given for
payment. OiMce opposite the Pacific House,
in west lower room or L,ana uince.
Ki:.TENcr: F. S. Jesup & Co.; W. J.
Barney & Co., Psnkera, Dubuque, Iowa ; Cook
. nargeiiT. Hankers, Davenport, Iowa t Oul
Perton fc Reno, linkers, j0wa City, lwaj
People's Rank. New York Cityi Ketchem,
Rogers & Be met, Bankers, New York Cityj
Kelkon, WitlTs fc Co., Washington, D.'O. t
uon. inai. iidsoii, coin. :r I'ntrnts, Wash
ington. II. C. ; H-n. A. 1. Doilr, S. U. S,
Burlington, iowa; II. m. i.. V. Jones, S. U,
H . Dubuque, Iowa ; Hon. loscpli Williams,
i inei jusin-e, muscarine,
Council Bluirs, Ou. 'it, 1S00 1-lf
.ANOTHER..
GRAND ENTERPRISE!
1000 PAIRS
Eastern Boots & Shoes
SELLING AT COST
AT T II K OMAHA CITY
Boot and Shoo Store,
To make room for my own manufacture.
Also, a good assortment of Ladles' and Gents'
Rubber, Overs and Sandals of A. No. 1 quali
ty, at a very small advance, together with a
complete assortment of work of my own man
ufacture, including Ladies' and Gents' Buffalo
uvers.
Also, a well selected Stock of
Leather and Findings.
P. 8. Fverv stvle of Boot or Shoe made to
order, as usual, and warranted easy(ashion-
me ana aurabie,
no 13-tf.
W. HENRY STARK.
HOUSECARPENTER AND
AN. BRIGGS, Takes this method of ln-
forming his friends, and the public
enerally, that he is prepared to BUILD AND
lalsit, in the best manner
Dwelling Houses
Of every description of style and finish, on the
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
favors, ha solicits a continuance of public
patronage.
ut.'iicvue, uct. 30, lsitt. a-tr
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
WF. would respectfully inform the inhabi
tants of Bcllevue and vicinity that we are
prepared to ERLCT and FINISH
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and in the most work
menlike manner. Having been engaged in the
business several years, we feel confident in
tating, that all who favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
Bellevur, Oct 23, 1856. l-tf
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
M ! ' CHEAP
THE Subscriber respectfully invites ths at
tention of purchasers, to his large and splendid
stock or oorts, coiuiisling or
UKt UUUUS, UKUUr.Klt.3,
HARDWARE, HATS,
BOOTS, CAPS,
r SHOES, TOBACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, tc, &c,
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and bortght expressly for this market
He has also a well selected stock of
HEADY-MADE
CLOTHING,
Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the
BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he ael
. , JOHN CHASE.
Bellevue, Oct. 23, 185d. l-tf
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
r : JOINERS. '
THK nwrcrslgned takes pleasure In an
nouncing to the inhabitants of Bellevue
nnd vicinity, that they are pow 'prepared to
BUIL4) AM J l.MSU, in the best manner,
all styles of .
Dwelling Houses, Cottages, &c, &c,
On the shortest notice, and in the most ap
proved style of workmanship. They will be
also happy to do any work in their line of
business, which their friends may stand in
need of. MY Kits k. MILLIARD.
Bellevue, Oct. 30, 1850 2-tf ;
LATE ARRIVAL!!
AT GLENWOOD, IOWA.
TOOTLE & GREENE
ASK NOW IX RECEIPT OF A FSESI1 SUTPLV OF
shew wm9
Which, when complete, will compose the
LARGEST anb hfst SFLF.CTED STOCK
IN MILLS COUNTY.
ODIl STOCK OF OROCERIES
Are bought at Uie lowest terms for cash,
consist of
COFFEE,
SUGR, '
TEAS,
FISH,
KICE,
CURRANTS,
RAISINS. '
CANDIES.
MOLASSES,
SYRUP,
FRUIT,
NUTS, fcc, fce., Itr
DRY GOODS.
Toadies and Gents, call and see them, and
price for Tour?elvrs. lhey have not bern
summered and wintered in St. Louis, but
bought and shipped direct from the Fasten
cities. Late styles and a full assortment of
DRESS GOODS, from a ten cent Lawn to a
Two Dollar Silk. Also, a few fine SILK
SHAWLS, BONNETS nnd PARASOLS.
CLOT II I NO.
A fine stock old and young, fogies and
'fast men, call soon If you want a nice coat
vest or pants, on reasonable terms.
HATS! IIATSM
New styles, cheap and durable.
HAIlDWAlti:.
A ery large assortment, consisting In part
of Smith's Tools, Spades, Shovels, Forks.
Rakes, Hoes, Bells, Mill, Crosscut, and Hand
Saws, Files, Augers, Axes, Broadaxes, Adze,
linseis, &c, fee, to tne end or tne chapter,
iuu.imu M AT t: HI A 1.8.
A large lot, consisting of Fine Doors, Sash
Shutter Blinds, Paints, Oils, Nails, Locks,
iaicnes, uiass. rutty, &c.
FIRMTIRE.
Bureaus, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, Tin
Safes, Cubboars, Stands, fcc.
CV We will sell cheaper for cash thar
any nouse in western iowa.
no 8-tf. TOOTLE t GREENE,
A. Schimonsky,
mOPOGRAPIMC ENGINEER. Executes
A. Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
or every style and description, ranry, (Jrna
mrntal and Plain Painting executed to order.
Office at the Bellevue House, Bellevue, N. T.
Keff stwcEi P. A. Sarpy, SU Mary, Iowa
Judge Gihuore, Bellevue. l-tf
Ho! For Fresh Water.
THE undersigned respectfully informs the
inhabitants of Bellrvns and Uie surrounding
country, that he is preparrd to dig and finish,
WELLS AND CISTERNS,
At the shortest notice, and on the most rea
sonsble terms. 1). A. LOGAN.
IVIIevue, Oct. 23, l5n.-tf
TOHN ANDERSON'S Best
Chewing and
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PRAIRIE FARMER
KOR 1857 VOL 17.
A WEEKLY FAMILY JOURNAL.
eorri t
Western AgTiulturr. Horticult'wr, Median-
ki, Cducatimi, Utersture, Markets,
and General News.
f.DITtO BT
CHARLES 1). 1311AGD0N.
JOHN A. KENNICOTT, Corrw'lnd Edfter
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Over Fiv Hundred Practissjf Farmers ami
Mechanics, who have heretnfore written
and will continue, with many others,
to writs for the beneM of their .
brethren and the tsiblic.
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West Is published weekly in quarto form, fot
bindingIs characterised by a high moral
tone labors to promote the interests and ad
vancement of the wiiof.c of the family, anc?
to develop ths Agricultural itesources or tne
West. A special and competent Commercial
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Hew Year, big with important events. K
new leaf In the history of this Republic will
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rrrsiacm and vice rrentieni. uunn th
coming year, the policy of the New Adminis
tration will fully unveiled in regard to the
following Important and exciting National
topic The Final Settlement of the Kansas)
Difficulty, on whichi the whole Slavery mies
tion in the Territories Is pending The Final
settlement or the Central American question,
as against the claims of England Our Right
of Transit Across the lstbmus.and the recog-
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public in Nicaragua Hie Da nih Sound Dns '
The Acquisition of Cuba The ;Anneatioh
of the Sandwich Islands Tlie Admission of
Minnesota as a Slate Admission of 'Oregon1
-Admission of Utah, withi or without Poly
gamyAdmission of Kansas, with or without
Slavery Probable Admission ' of ' Nebraska
and Washington Territorie -Tlie Inaugural
Message of James Buchanan lhe Doings or
tlie New Democratic CongTess. These ar
some or the trading events wluca will distin
guish Uie incoming Administratioiiy and most
of them will transpire during the eoming year, t
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