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TWENTY-FIVE WITNESSES; Or, The Forger Convictcil. tST" Do you vatJ fa haw Surt Prrrtniivt ngeWf Counterfeiting Dank 'otr J HEAD! KKAD!! HEAD!!! Bubecribel Subscribe I Subaoribo! JOHN 9. DYE In th Author, and the Bank Nott engravere nil ay that lie ll th greatest judge of paper aioney living. CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST J BETTER THAN THE BEST! Published weekly. The whole only One Dolitr a Year. GREATEST DISCOVERY of tha present eintury for detecting counterfeit Hank Notes; describing every genuine Mil In existence, and exhibiting at a glance every counterfeit in cir culation. Arranged to admirably that refer ence ii eaay and detection instantaneous. No pages to hunt up, hut ao simplified and arranged that the merchant, banker and bualne man an e all at a glance. !t ha taken Tear to make perfect this GREAT DISCOVERY. Tha urgent necea lty for anch a work haa long been felt by commercial men. It haa been publlahed to aupply tha call for urh a preventive, and need but to ba known to he univeraally patronized. It doe mora than haa ever been attempted by nan. It describe every bank note In three different language Engllah, French and Her man. Tli lit each may read tha aame in hia own native tongue. TtaMa. The paper will be about 2 by 42 lnchea, and will contain the moat perfect Hank Not List published, together with the rate of discount. Also a lilt of all the private Hank era In America. A complete summary of the Finances of Europe and America will be publish! In each aditlon, together with all the Important news of Uieday. Also'lN TERESTIFG STORIES from an old manuscript found in tha East, and no where else to be found. It haa never vet appeared In print, and furnlsheathe most com 8 pete mstory or uneiuai i.ire, ana ursrriuing ha most perplexing positions in which the Ladies and gentlemen of that country have bean an often found. These stories will con tinue throughout tha whole year, and will prove tha most entertaining ever offered to the public. P. A. SARPY, . Wholoaalo ii Retail Merchant, oattca or main and usr.ooav irntKvs, ST. M ARY, IOWA. HAS just received and now haa for sale, a larga assortment of aolcctod merchandise adapted to tha wanta of all in this new and thriving communit y, which he can sell aac heap a oan be offered elsewhere ao high upon the Missouri river. His goods have been selected by an experienced purchaser, with special reference to tha circumstance anil wants of all classes of settlers in a new country. La dle and gentlemen, children and youth, all can b supplied. Call and see for yourselves. Hia atock conaiat of tha following, among a great many other article he cannot now enu merate: Among bia . Pry Goods, May ba found Woolen and Satinet Cloths, Casaineta, Tweeds, Caabmeres, Lineeyt, Flannel, Had, White, Gray and Blue, Caspian Plaida, Cotton Goods, Sheetings and Shirting, Bleached and Unbleached, Blue and White, Drillings, Osnaburg, Bed-Ticking, Hickory Checks, tic, he. Fancy Goods. A beautiful assortment of fancy prints of very variety of atyle and pattern. 'Ginghams, Lawn, Figured Alpacca, Bombazines, Horn kayette, Shawls, Scarfs Handkerchiefs, Neck erchiefs, Crape, Muslin, Edgings, Ribbons, Ac, Ac. Clothing. A well aelected atock of Summer, Fall and Winter Clothinc, consisting in part of fine Dree Coata, Pants and Vests t also, good Sumner Clothing of all descriptions, and heavy Clothing for Fall and Winter us. Also, Hhlrts, Knit Flannel Drawer and Undershirts, Socks, etc. Men and Boys' Hat and Caps, of va rious fash ions, qualities and pricea. Hoot It. fihU. klk ...J Ihln nnll.K-.l .,nn..l i -K -.1 WIIWD V,, Ik Hil, ...III, VUIIOIIDU Milt. 'llljt'IIIJIUll of tvery description, for Men, Women, and Children' use. Groceries. Crushed, Clarified, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Molasses, Syrup Molasses, Golden Syrup, Superior Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Sassafras, Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spice, Cinnamon, ground Ginger, Nutmegs, Snuffs, Tobacco, Cigar, Pipes, Soap, Candle, Vinegar, Pickles Pepper-Sauce, fee, &c. Provisions. . A larga assortment of Flour, of various qualities and prices; Corn Meal and ail the various product of the Farm and Garden; Bacon, Fish, Kiln dried Apple, Peaches, Currants, Raisins, Ac. Hardware, EST Furnished weekly to subscribers only at f I a year. All letters must be addressed to JOHN 8. DYE, Broker, Publisher and Proprietor, 3m32 70 Wall Street, New York. Stove of various pattern, for Cooking and Heating rooms, Stove-pipe and Elbows, larg i and amall Iron Kettles, Frying Pans, Skillets Hand-Iron, Shovel and Tongue, Manure ant) liar Fork, Scythes. Shovels and Spades, Log and Trace Chains, Axe, Hammers, Pincers. Iron and Steel, Nails, Horse-Rasps, Files, !Us. Knives and Forks. Pocket Knives. Ra tors, Butt and Screws, Door Handle, Kno Lock, etc., Ac. Tinware. A general assortment kept for houstlmk purposes. TToodware. Wash-tub, Shakers Pails, Wood and Zinc Washboards. Leather. Sol Leather, Harness Leather. Cowhide, Kip Skins, Calf Skina, Linings and Morocco, Saddles, Bridles, Halters, Lariats, Circingles, Belly-bands. Driving-lines, Collars, Back atrap, Girths, Blind-bridles, Ac, A. Medicines. A general assortment of Medicines, for Fevers, Fever and Ague, and the common tomplaint of tha country. Cook's, Lee's, Sappenyton's, Bragg' and Jaynes' Pills, Qui sine, Tonics, and various kind of Stimulants, Aaodvnei, Liniments, and other article neces sary for the sick and th Invalid. 1-tf GLENWOOD HOTEL, BY JaX. Bradway, Comer of Locust and Cooledge Streets, .'' CLESWOOD, IOWA. Clothing! Clothing! Clothing! A LARGE STOCK OF READY MADE Clothing of the latest Fashion, at CLEARWATER, WHITE Jl SANDERS. Juns 4th, 1857. n31. FARMERS READ! JOHN P. HORN Jt CO., near th Printing Office, Bellevue, havt oa hand shovels, Hoes, Spade, Fork. Ha me, and a general assortment of Farming Tool. Call and see. Jnly, 15, 157. 3nrW . Sritnti ARIll(XME&T, . Regit' Packet for Kansas, Leavenworth, Wes'on St. Joseph, 8s vannah, Iowa Point, Nebr.ska Citv, Bellcvoe, Council Bluffs, Omaha and Florence. ""JS THE new And elegant Passenger rV steamer Florence, 3. Throck rsVi, UnuHton. Master, J. E. Gorman, Clerk, will commence her trips as a regular packet in the above trade, on the opening of navigation In the spring, and will remain In It throughout the season. Tha Florence having been built under tha auperlntendence of the uneerslgned, expressly for the trade, la of extraordinary strength, and well adapted to 11 in evert particular. A rea sonable share of the patronage of shippers, and tha public genernllv, Is respectfully soli cited. J. THROCKMORTON, Master. 2.V J. E. (ioaMAN, Clerk, siTAsorARit.i(;kMi:T. Regular Packet for Kansas, Nebraska City, Bellevue, Com ril Muds, Omaha, adil Florence. iSjsejeeu Til K new and elegant Steamer Min-no-ha-ha, Car. Charles eiTtjrryfrCU Halter, Master, Hutchinson, Clerk, will run as a regular packet, to tha above and nil Intermediate points on the Mia sout l river, and person can rely upon her con tinning in the trade regularly during the season. The Min-nn-ha-ha I an entirely new boat, built expressly for tha Missouri River trade, and being fitted up in tlio latest and most Ap proved style, lior ofllcar feel confident, that stiht attention to the comforts of Passengers, and to business, will make her the favorite b-at in the trade. CHAfl. RAKER, Master. Hutchinson, Clerk, H. T Clarke. Agent. 2tl a Charles E. Watson, CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Hi'llevue City, Nebraska Territory, pro fesses to be " pos'led" in the lay of tlu-'land in tills vicinity, and oilers his services to such aa may n.iad tliem, on reasonable terms. !,'.''" Ho will also act as agent, for the pur chase or sale of Ileal Estate, in the Territory, or Weilern Iowa, Information furnished upon application. Declarations tiled and pre-emptions obtained. 4-tf CIRCULAR. TO Til LAND OFrtCKBS IN the territories or MINNESOTA, KANSAS AM) NEBRASKA. BY joint resolution of Congress, approved March, 1N."i7, valid pre-emption claims on ths Kill) ami Stith sections, heretofore reserved for schools, In the Territories of Minnesota, Kansas ami Nebraska, will be recognized where tiic (KTTi.tMr.NT has dein, oa MAr RE M APE RIOn TO TUB SCRVEY. 1st. Iii cases where the approved plat of survey has not yet been returned, the declara tory statement 'must he filed within three MONTHS AKTF.R THE IIF.CF.TPT OF SUCH AP PROVED m.at at the district office 2d. Where the plat is now in the Register's Office, the declaration must he tiled within three months from the tikst rcet ication or- THIS CIRCULAR lit YOUR DISTRICT A failure to comply with this requirement, will work a forfeiture of the claim. THOS. A. HENDRICKS, n SO-Sw Commissioner.' Entering Town Sites. , , , Tha following correspondence will show that the act of the Inst Legislature of the Territory, designating the County Commia sionera aa the proper persons to enter Town Sites, is not recognized by the Commissioner of the Land Office. It la a question of doubt whether the Judges of Probate, or tha United States Judges, can be regarded as "Judge of the County Court." A soon as that doubt i( removed, notice wi.l be given. In the mean time no entering of towns not incorporated can be made. A copy of the act of the last Legislatuie will be placed in the hands of the Commis sioner, and, under the circumstances, the en tries already made may be confirmed. JOHN A. PARKER, Register. Land Office, May 10th, 1857. EXTRACT or A LETTER TO THE COMMISSIOXER Or THE LAND OFFICE, DATed Land Orrice, Omaha, April 15, 18.Y7. Under the "act of twenty-third May, 14 1," the "Judges of the County Court" are given the authority to enter "Town Sites." In this Territory there are no such officers aa ''Judges of the County Court," but the Legislature has recognized the "County Commissioners" as the proper persona to enter "Town Sites," and we have, in view of th spirit of the law, permitted such entries, in the hope that it win meet me approbation or trie Department. Very respectfully, your obed'nt servant, -JOHN A. PARKER, Register. wiioTrcsAivrc & hktail, I would reepectfully invite the citizens of Meitcvus ami iJongias . to., to examine my larpe ann wen selected assortment or DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. CROCKERY, HARDWARE, BOOTS, KIIOF.S. DRUGS, MEDICINES, HATS A CAPS, DOORS, SASH. fcc. fcc. And in fact every variety usually called for In the West. I am confident that any one wishing to purchase goods will be entirely satisfied, and find it will be to their interest to call and examine my large and well selected assortment or. goods. L. B. KINNEY. Bf llf "'' et-23, iftQ- i-tr CIIAS. CIIRISTOrilER, MACHINIST & COPPER SMITH, In all its Branches. BELLEVUB AND OMAITA. THE MISSOURI BIYER AND IOWA STONE COMPANY. AT ST. MARYS, MILLs CO., IOWA. ARE prepared to furnish Western Iowa and Nebraska with SAN D, GK AY EL. I.I M E. ROCK, & BUILDING STONE of every variety, si.e and shape. They have facilities for quarrying ANY QUANTITY, that way ba needed, and also intend to mak BRICK. WATER LIMI, &C. 100 Laborres REFERANCESi I". Choctsao J, fc Co., St. Loci". GaatNE, Wear, Jl Bkntoii, Council Bucrrs. All order should be addressed to JNO. W. ANTHONY, S cbitabt. St. Mary, March 15th, 1W. gltf. c. r. ii. roants, CIVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SUR veyor, being aow located at flt. Marys, where he expect to make a permanent resi dence, takes this method of Informing the cit. liens, that he is prepared to do any surveying j and from his long experience In the business, be Is able to give entire satisfaction. St. Marys, Sept. U, 1857. 6U LOOT. A MEMORANDUM BOOK, having ae count of Lumber bill, .c. Th finder will confer a favor and be auitabl rewarded, by leaving It at the Minting office. Bellevue. "Oct IMS NEW GOODSII NEW PRICES !! New Ever) thin;, at the Old Stand of 8ARPY A ENGLISH. EDWARD C. BOSBYSHELL HAH the honor to Inform the people of the Southern District of Dotigla and the adjoin ing counties, Nehrasaa, that he ta now open ing one of the largest Stocks of GOODS ever brought to Glenwood, Mills county, Iuwa, insisting or j DRY GOOPS RTlOrERIE, " BOOTH A. SHOES, QtEF.NSWARE, LEATHER, IRON, HARDWARE, HATS k. CAPS, NAILS, CORDAGE, llll U II A I VTO W.-t, I .11,1 1 (I 'll ,1 . WOO!) AND WILLOW WAR E, DYE-STUFFS, READY-MADE CLOTHING, CARP E NTERS' TOOLS, YANKEE NOTIONS, Ac. And everything that may be found generally in city stores, all of which he will (ell CHEAP FOR CASH. CfT ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRO DUCE taaen In exchunge for Goods. Buy ers from town or country wishing good and cheap Goods, either at wholesale or retail, will save money by calling and examining his stoeic before purchasing elsewhere, a they will find good bargain and fair dealing. Glcnwood, Iowa. no l-tf L. Nuckolls & Co. BANKERS & LAND AGENTS, GLENWOOD, IOWA Collections made In Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, and remitted at current ratss of ex change, free of charge. Loans effected for foreign Capitalists, at Wf.iern RATts of Interest, on real estate sccuiity. Farms, Town Lois and Unimproved Lands bought and sold. Taxes paid In any County In the State also in Nebraska aiid Kansas. Notes bought and Money loaned on good security. Interest paid on Special Deposits. Land Warranta bought and sold. . Special attention given to the selection and entry of Lands for settlers or distant dealers, either with Land Warrant or money, iu Iowa, Nebraska or Kansas. We' charge Ten Dollars per One Hundred and Sixtv Acrej, and make rcasomihio deduc tions, when entering large uiianlitie. When Land Warrants are sent, li and a Half Cents per Acre, the Land Office Fee, must accompany the Locating Fee. When Warrants are ent, the No's of War rants, dale, to whom issued and assigned, should be copied and retained, to guard against loss in mails. Remittances to us, can be made In Draft on any of the Eastern or Soutern Cities. We will enter Land with Warrants or Cash, pay all Fees, Taxes and Commissions, for one third of the gross profits, accruing from the a:!e ef the Laud all expanses to come out of our third of the profits. Our arrangements are such that we can enter Lands in all the Offices iu Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. A competent aurveyer always in readiness to find anil select choice Lands, Coa Fielps, Rock Quarries, Mill Sues, Mineral Tracts, &.C Within the next twelv months there will be ofTered for sale in Nebraska and Kansas, Two and a Half Million Acres of Land, compris ing the best portions of those Territories, and extending along the Missouri River, from the .mouui or Kansas luver or the line or the Slate of Missouri, to tha Mouth of L-ean-qui-cour River. We solicit foreign Capitol for Investment. Investments properly made in Western Lands and Town Lots, are now paying from iwenty-nve to lour nundren per cent. We believe that persons patronizing our firm will have peculiar advantages over al most any oth;r in this Country. We were among the first Pioneers of this vast and growing country and are intimately acquainted with nearly every portion of Western Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, and believe we will be able to render satisfaction In all business en trusted to us. LETTERS OF INQUIRY WILL 11E PROMTLY ANSWERED. REFERENCES: John Thompson: Hone, Graydon A Co., New Yoric City Wood, Ba con & Co., Philadelphia ; Straight, Doming A Co., Cincinnati; Darby A BarksJale; Humph reys, Tutt & Terry t Crow, MoCreery A Co, ot. louis ; Isaacs & Almond, .Leavenworth City, Kansas j Greene, Weare A Benton, Council Bluffs, Iowa t Henn. Williams & Co., Fairlield, Iowa; Charles Hendrie, Burlington, Iowa j Hon. Aug. Hall, Keosauque, Iowa ; Hon. James Craiir, St. Joseph, Mo. i Hon. A. S. Fultoa, Wytheville, Va ; Hon. F. McFullen, r.stilvillc, a. s lion. t. t erguson, Chief Jus tice, Bellevue, Nebraska. Glenwood, Mills On., Iowa, . 24-tf. W. H. STARK & CO., - Would respectfully Inform the ladiea and gen tleinen of Omaha and vicinity, that they have on hand and are manufacturing a complete stocfe 0 BOOTS AND SHOES, Of the best quality, and warranted compri sing the following, viz : Ladies' Fine Lace and Congress Gaiters. " Kid Bootees and Congrsis Gaiter. " Slippers and Parodl Ties. - ' " Heavy Morocco and Calf Bootees, Misses " " Childs' " Gent-; Sewed Kip and Calf Boots. Pegged " " ' u Fine French or Pump Boats. " Water Proof and Quiited-Bottom T xti " Patent Calf Boots. Oxford Ties and Gaiters. ' Kin and Calf Shoes. Boys' and Youths' Kin Boots and Broran. Alt of which are made of the best material the market affords. Our facilities for select ing are unsurptisscd in Eastern cities, and we wisn it distinctly understood mat we Warrant Every Article We Sail. venave the Dent or workmen m our em ploy. Every styla of Boot or Shoe made to order, and warranted an easy and lasuionabla liU itespectrullv, no 13-U W. IL STARK A CO. Greene, Weare & Benton, ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE and Land Aeenta, Council Bluffs, Iowa Notes and Bills collected and remitted to a oy part of the United States. Money received on deposit, and interest allowed. Eastern or Southern Drafts furnished iu turns to suit pur chaser. Land Office funds paid for Currency or DUis or txenange, Loans efterted on good security. Taxes paid, titles examined, Mid Real Estate boueht and sold on Commission. Lands entered for settler and time given for fayment. Office opposite the Pacific Hoi)e n wet lower robin of Land Office. - - RcrtftiMcEc: V. S. Jesup t Co. W. J. Barney k. Co., Bankers, Dubuque, Iowa OoOk 4. Sargent, Banker. Davenport, Iowa t Cul berton JL Reno, Banker, Iowa City, Iowa ; People' Bank, New York City: Ketehem r. a . ... . 4. . iiogrrs oe-inti, canters, tw Jtora; tliy Relkon, Witl r It Co.. Washington. D. C. Hen. Chas. Mason, Com. f Patents, Wash ington, D. l. ; Hen. A. .. Dodge, 8. 17. 8. Burlington, Iowai Hon. l W. Jones. S. U. 8 , Dubuque, Iowa Hon. foseph William. nLi.l - t . vniri jaiiirp, musi'mim, iiwa, Council BkfJs, Oct. 15 l-'f 1 ANOTHER GRAND ENTERPRISE! 1000 PAIRS Eastern Boots & Shoes ; SELLING AT COST : AT THE OMAHA CITY Boot and Shoo Store, To make room for my own manufacture. Also, a good assortment of Ladies' and Gents' Rubber, Over and Sandals of A. No. 1 quali ty, at a rery small advance, together with a complete assortment of work of my own man ufacture, Including Ladle' and Gents' Buffalo Over. Also, a well selected Stork of Leather and Findings. P. 8. Every style of Boot or Shoe made to order, as usual, and warranted easy, fashion able and durable, no 13-tf. W. HENRY STARK. HOUSECARPENTER AND AN. BRIGGS, Takes this method of In- forming his friends, and the public generally, lhathe is prepared to BUILD AND FINISH, in the beat manner Swelling Houses' Of every description of style and finish, on the most reasonable terms. Thankful for past favor, lie solicits a continuance of public patronage. , Bellevue, Oct. 30, 185(1. 2-tf HOUSE CARPENTERS AND T OT3SllZlTFl.&. WE would respectfully inform the inhabi tant of Bellevuo and vicinity that we are prepared to ERECT and FINISH " Buildings of all Descriptions, On Iho shortest notice, and in the most work incnlike manner. Having been engaged in the business several years, we feel confident in stating, that all who favor us with their cus tom, will be pleated with our work. C. P. STORRS Bellevue, Oct 23, 1850. 1-tf NEW ARRIVALS AT THE CHEAP THE Subscriber respectfully invites the at tention of purchasers, to his large and splendid stock of Goods, consisting of DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, HARDWARE, HATS, BOOTS, CAPS, SHOES, TOBACCO, PATENT MEDICINES, fcc, Ac, AH cf whfch he warrants of tha best dcacrin- tfon. and bought expressly for this market. He has also a well aelected stock of HEADY-MADE CLOTHING. Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the BEST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he sell CHEAP FOR CASIL. . JOHN CHASE. Bellevue, Oct. 23, 185t5. 1-tf HOUSE CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. THE undersigned take pleasure in an nouncing to the inhabitant of Bellevue and vicinity, that they are now prepared to BUILD AND FINISH, in the best manner. all styles of Swelling Houses, Cottages, &c, &c, On th shortest notice, and in th moat ap proved atyle of workmanship. They will be also happy to do any work In their line of business, which their friends may stand in need of. MYERS A. HILLYARD. Bellevue, Oct. 30, 1856. 2-tf LATE ARRIVAL!! AT GLENWOOD, IOWA. TOOTLE & GREENE ARE KOW .f KECEirT Of A ERESII SUFFLr Of Which, when complete, will compose the V I . 1 1 ' LAKUkDl AND BEST r- SELECTED STOCK IN MILLS COUNTY. . o Ot U STOCK OF UROCEIUES Are bought at th lowest term for caah, conaiat of COFFEE, SUG.iR, TEAS, FISH, RICE, CURRANTS, RAISINS, ' CANDIES. MOLASSES, SYRUP, FRUIT, 1 NUTS, Ac, Ac'., te DRY GOODS. Ladies and Gents, call and aee them, and price for yourselves. They have not been 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 and PARASOLS. CLOTIUXG. A fine stock old and young, fogiee and 'fast' nien, call soon If you want a nice coat vest or pants, on reasonable terms. HATS! II ATS 1 1 New styles, cheap and durable. II AIIDH Altl.. A very larire assortment, consisting in nart of Smith's Tools, Spades, Shovels, Forks, Rake, Hoes, Bells, Mill, Crosscut, and Hand Saws, Files, Augers, Axes, Broadaxes, Adze, vuiseis, c, slc, to in enn or tne cnapter, ISIILDIXU MATERIALS. A lar' lot. consisting of Pine Doors. Sash Shutter Blinds, Paint. Oils, Nails, Locks, .aii'ucs, vjiqss, ruuv, .c. . ITHMTIItr.. J Bureaus, Bedsteads, Tables, Chair, Tin oiiies, cupooars, btaiuis, ate. I&r We will sell cheaper for cash thar any souse in western Jowa. no Mf. TOOTLE A GREENE. A. Sohimonsky. fnOPOGSAPHin ENRINT.F.R. Fre.if. 1 Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing mental and Plain Paintin cxeriiteil tn nrrUr Olfic at th Bellevuo House, Bellevue, N, f. IUi-ejunces : P.A. Sarpy, St. Mary, Iowa; Judge Giliaore, Bellva. . . 1-tf Ho! For Fresh Water. THE un.lriia.ni1 ranrtf nllv Infnrma th inhabitant of Bellevue and the surrounding country, main is prepared 10 aig ana nmsn WELLS AMD CISTERNS, At th shortest notice, and on the most rea aonahl term. D. A. LOGAN. Bellevue, (ct 185A. 1-tf Job Printing. "VfrATLY and expeditiously executed, on leasonarit term, at mis umce. PRAIRIE FARMER FOR 1857 VOI,. 17. A WEEKLY FAMILY JOURNAL. ' ncyoTiB to Wetern Agriculture. Horticulture, Mechlin ics, Education, Literature, Markets, and General New. EDITED T : CHARLES I). BRAGDON. JOHN A. KENNICOTT, Corre'lnd Editor 'assisted bv Over Five Hundred Practical Farmers and Mechanics, who have heretofore written, and will continue, with marry other, to write for the benefit of their brethren and the public. The "Prairie Farmer" i devoted to the In terest of the Western Farmer and Mechanic. It is tha Oldest Agricultural Paper in the West la published weekly In quarto form, for binding ia characterised by a high moral tone labor to promote the Interests and ad? vancement of the whole of the family, and to develop the Agricultural Resonrce of th West. A special and competent Commercial Reporter is employed to give accurate Market Report weekly. It is essentially the family paper for the West. I copy, 1 year, f 2 In advance, or $2.50 at the end of the year. II copies, 1 year, $10.00 fre copy to ' the person sending club. 20 copies, 1 year, $33 00 free copy to ' the person sending club. 50 copies, 1 year, $75.00 free copy to the person sending club. 5?" An old subscriber sending two hew ones, or $3, will receive three copies one year. (57" Subscriptions at the club rates must be paid invariably In advance. (I?" Subscribe now. Yon want and need "The 1 Farmer." We want von to have it. ( Current money may be sent by mail at our risk, provided the letters are "registered." $T Address "Prairie Farmer," 47 Clark street, Chicago, HI. Advertisements, of an appropriate character, inserted at ten cents per line each Insertion payment in advance. GODEY'S GREATEST EFFORT. STILL GftEATE ATTRACTIONS , . Will be offered in GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK FOR 1857. , This work has been th s standard for twenty aeven years. When an imitation has been at tempted it nas railed. It Is THE ONLY LADY'S BOOK PUBLISHED IN AMERICA. NEW FEATURES FOR 1857 : How to dress with Taste. Children' Clothes How to cut and contrive them. Painting on Glass. Patchwork. The Dress maker and the Milliner. Drawing In all Its variety, useful to the be ginner aw) the proficient. rastilons rrom tne establishment or tne cel ebrated "Brodie," will be in every number. Lvery-day 'Actualities A new tenes or these Illustrated articles will bo given. ' ' Point, Brussels, .and Venetian Lac of every variety. A specimen of the stitch to be used in each will be given, livaddition to the above, j !'" V ; 1 One Hundred Pages of . Heading will ba given monthly. uod;y7s splendid Engravings on steel. .' London, Paris and Philadelphia Fashions Godey'a four figured! Colored asuiona. Embroidery .Pattern, Model Cottages, Dreas Making with Diagrams to cut by. Dress Patterns Infanta' and Children's dresses, with descriptions how to make them. All kinds of Crotchet and Netting work. The Nurse and the Nursery Very excel lent article upon these subjects will often be GODEY'S INVALUABLE RECIPES rro.i eveet icbject. MUSIC Thre dollar' worth la given every year. In the various numbers for 1S57, will be found the newest designs for Window Curtains, Broderie Anglaise Slippers, Bonnets, Caps, Cloaks, Evening Dresses, Fancy Article. Head Dresses, Hair Dressing, Robe de Cramble, Car riage Dresses, Brides' Dress-.:- t- t . es, Wreaths, Mantillas,., ;-,-..J ... . . Walking Dresses, '- Ridiug Habits, j ; . and Morning Dresses. ''. Dresses for Infants and Young Misses, Boys' .Ureases, capes ana Cloaks ot Fur in season, Pattern for Needle-work of all kinds and patterns to cut dresses by are given monthly, . , . . ' Crochet and Netting Work In Colors, Slip per in Colors. 1 . '. ' Drawing Lessons for Youth. . . , Send in your orders soon, as we expect dor list lor will reacn iuu,uuu copies. The bcBt plan of subscribing is to send your money direct to the Diiblisher. Those who send large amounts had better send drafts, but notes will answer It urar.s cannot be pro cured. W think we can show how much cheaper it is to take the Lady's Book at Three Dol lars man any other magazine at I wo Dollars. We will take a late number of both. The Two Dollar Magazine contained 30 article', xne uaav'S ijook oz. The Two Dollar Magazine eontatned 32 en gravings, the Lady's Book 50. 'Ill Two Dollar Magazine contained 64 pa ge, th Lady' Book 100. Twenty-four more engraving, twenty six more articles, and thirty-six more paeres nearly double the quantity. The lowest club pne or we iwo uoiiar magazine is 51 n; lowest chid price oi i.aay; hook i,iw, only 42 cents difference in the'price, which is three and a half cents on each number, and for that urn (three and a nair cents), you receive twenty-six wore articles, twenty-four more engravings, and thirty-six more pages month ly certainly a very cheap thre and a half cents' worth. Tins view of the case has probably never before been presented, but it i a true statement, wnicn any lady can con vine herself of by comparing the two raara tine. . , TERMS, CASiTTn ADVANCE. . r, Oa copy, one year, $3. ' Two copies, oni year, $3. Three copies, on year, ti.. rive copies one year, and an extra copy to me person eenoing tn cluo, making ' att copie $10. i Eight copie one year and an extra copy to iu j'cioon senuing uie ciuo, making mn copie $15. Eleven copie on year, and an extra copy to the person sending th club, making twelv copies $20. (Jt Th above term cannot b deviated rrom, no matter how many are ordered. SPECIAL CLUBBING WITH OTHER MAGAZINES. Odey't Lady's. Book and. Arthur's Mora - Magazines both ba year for $3 50.- ' Godey's Lady'a Book" and Harper's Maga zine both one year for $4 50. . . Codev' Lady' Book, Harper' Magazine, ' and Arthur's Home Magazine one year $. The above I th only way we can club with Harper'a Magazine. The money must all b sent at on time for any of the Clubs. Subscribers in th British Province who send for clubs, must remit 39 cent extra oa every subscriber, to pay th American post age to the line. Address. L. A. C.ODEY, 113 Chesaiit St., Pbilada., Tt. CUVELANDPLAI DEALER, fit HE CheapMt Family Newspaper ia laa 1 Westl Tho Weekli, Plain fl,.ijf5 commence It Sixteenth Volume oa th 1st d ui iuu.i;i linn, ii in continue in Independent, Jocose, Fearless, Fighting Jour nal it has ever been, Dealing Plainly but kind, ly witii all. It will battle for th Constita, tlon anJ the Union, as "the world' best trea ur and last hope." It will oppose Fusion. mm in ever lorm, ana oaiu JJlunion in every disguise. Of its vltilanc a a Sentinel upon the watch-tower of Liberty, It 1 suffl. eient to ay, that it ha never yet been found napping at it post. T11B NEW VOLUME AND THE NEW z r.An i The New Volume will commence with a New Year, biz with Important event. 4 new leaf in the history of this Republic will be entered, upon the Inauguration of a D(w Preeident and Vice President. During the Coming year, the policy of the New Adminis tration will be fully unveiled in regard to the following important and exciting National topics : xne rmai seuieinenc or tne Kansas1 Difficulty, on which the whole Slavery ques tion in the Territories is pending The Final Settlement of Uie Central American Question as against the claims of England Our Rigit of Transit Across the Isthmus, and the recog nition and maintainance of the Walker R. public in Nicaragua The Danish Sound I)u.. The Acquisition of Cuba Th Annexation or uie awiwicii islands 1 lie Admission of Minnesota as a State Admission of Oregon Admission of Utah, with or without Poly. fa my Admission of Kansas, with or without lavery Probable Admission of Nebraska and Washington Territories The Inaugural Message of James Buchanan The Doing of the New Democratic Congress. These are some of the leading events which will distin guish the incoming Administration, and most of them will transpire during the coming year. 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It will have Daily Telegraphic Dispatchej Jreai Washington during the Session of Congress, and. haa regular-Correspondent ia au th principal citiea of the Union. , In addition to a full and faithful record of passing events, we intend to devote a consid erable portion of our paper to "Polite Littra ture."r Evfry Paper will contain a Story, either origii al or selected, accompatiel witk; the choicest variety of Miscellany, such as Poetry, Discoveries, Biographies, Joke, Od dities, &c, Sic, making altogether one of the. luunl Valuable Family Journals in the West I "Prompt to improve and to invite, . We'll blend instruction with delight." 1 1 Ct-if" Our Agricultural, Commercial, aad Telegraphic Departments, will each be worth the subscription price of the paser.' The Brighton, New York, Baltimore, Cleve land and Cincinnati Market will be reported Weekly.. , , , ..... i4; ... t . - TERMS: ,-;, Single Subscribers,. ..' $!.' 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We take tins occasion to announce to Farm ers throughout the country, that it is th in tention of the Editor and Proprietor of tb "Germantown Telegraph," not only to con tinue a heretofore, the Agricultural Depart ment of his paper, but sedulously to add to its character and value by all the means at command. All necessary space shall be pro vided for a ful irecord of Agricultural Detail and a full development of every branch of th Farmer's Pursuit. He will in future, as be has always heretofore, aim to be practical, and to be of real and substantial advantage to husbandry. His course, also, will continue to be thoroughly independent, and wholly un biassed by any other motives than those be conceives to be promotive of .the true Interest of Agriculture in its broadest meaning. Neither individuals, cliques, societies, or any other nJ rluenee shall swerve him from the path ef right and duty. Farmers, throughout the country, who d sire a Newspaper, issued weekly, and equal to any-other family new and literary journal published, which make Agriculture a speci ality, will find the "Germantown Telegraph" to fulfill every condition, and to render it en tirely unnecessary for them to ubscrib for a periodical exclusively agricultural. Practical Horticulture, Pomology and Gar dening, generally, will meet with particular attention. A a Literary and News Journal it shall not be surpassed, by any in- th country. Neatly printed on good paper, of th largest class, it shall continue to be one ot the band omest newspapers of the day. - Every Family, in town or country, whether they take other papers or not, will find the "Germantown Telegraph" to bo worth, in lit eral benefit, twice the amount of subscription. No subscription received without the casb. Price Two Dollars in advance. . Subscription not paid within the year, $2.50. Mail sub scribers will have the caah postage deducted when not exceeding 25 eti, per aunum, pro vided the subscription be paid strictly in ad vance. Postage stamps to this amount will be returned aa change with the receipt. Any person sending five aew subscriber at one time, with the rash, will be entitled to the paper for one year. . Specimen numbers sent on request, ' STEAM FERRY BOAT. (rnitC subscriber beg leave to infoni the public, that he ha now in operation, a first clas Steam ferry Boat, at Bellevae, N. T. at th point known as old Tr4r Point Ferry. The Boat i one of the twst on the Missouri River, and every exertion will be used to ena ble the public to cros the Riv with aafety, and dispatch, f 416 NATHANIEL O. BENTON. fok:am A valuable timber Claim of 100 acre, wiin in three mile of Bellevue City, for ! En quire at this Office. " o37tf-
