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WITNESSES;
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.J6KN tt DTE it the Anther, an' (h Dank
Mot engraver all aay that ha ta the ;reatet
judge of paper money living. -
CHEAPER THAN THR CHEAPEST!
? BETTER THAN THE BEST!
'..Published weekly. Tha whole ouly Ona
. Dollar a Year.
! GREATEST niSCOVEnY of th rreeiit
. atury for detecting counterfeit Rank Notesj
i aeacrtblnat ever Pennine bill in existence, ana
vahiUlUnc at a e-lanc every counterfeit In cir
! eolation. Arraneed an admirably that refer-
aca Is and detection inataiitaiiaoua. No
mmi to hunt nn, but ao simplified and arranged
. that tha merchant, banker and bualneaa wan
aaa all at a rlanee.
1- It baa taken year to make perfect tlil
. CRBAT DISCOVKRY. Hie urgent nece.
ait jr for auch work haa lung been felt by
lammercial men. .It haa bean puhliahed to
anpply (he call for auch a preventive, and needa
kill to ba known ta ba universally iiatronired.
t It doea mora than haa ever bean attempted by
man. It'deaoribea every bank note in three
'ItiTerent language English, French and Ger-
nan. Thus each may read the mue in ins
1 awa native tongue. .
.i Taani. In paper will ba about 2S bv i'2
Inches, and will contain the moat perfect Bank
s,Not Lint published, together with the rate of
- discount..' Alao a list of alt the private Bank
? era hi America.
A complete, summary of the Finances of
. Earopa and America will be published iu each
.dlUun, together with nil Hie important new
,of tbeday. Also INTERESTIKO STORIES
1 from an old manuscript found in the K.il,and
j B where -l to be found. It haa never yet
appeared in print, and furnishes the most com
, plala history of Oriental Life, and describing
the most perplexing positions in which the
Ladiea and gentlemen of that country have
. been ao often found. These atoriei will con
. linue throughnut the whole year, and will
, fiova tha moat entertaining ever offered to the
-.public.
n H V Furnished weekly to subscriber
t i a year
MRIN(i .IKRlStiEMEST.
Regular Packet tor hnn.ii. i.i axenwoiiu,
AVeatrtn "I. Josepn, Mtiiiin:i;i, iowm imiii,
Ncbr'sku Vhy. ' Hellevue, Council
Bluffs, Ouiali.t and Florence.
TUP. newnnd elegant Pasengr
L'HIiWfO' Q.n..,r Plneenne. J. Throck-
W.aTaSmoiton, M.iater, J. I'.. Gorman,
Clerk, will commence her trips aaa regular
packet in the above trade, on the opening of
navigation in me spring, anu win remain m u
throughnut the season.
The Florence having been built tinner me
anperintendence of the uneersiirned, expressly
for tha trade, ia of extraordinary strength, and
well adapted to It In everv particular. A rea
eonable share of the patronage of shippers,
and tha public generally, la respectfully soli
cited. J. THROCKMORTON, Maater.
2.Vs J. E. Gorman, Clerk,
NEW GOODS!! NEW PRICES !l
New EVor) thing, at tho OKI Stand o
- r r - HARPY A. LNUl.ltL , ,
EDWAIID C. LOBYSRUt:
HAS the lionnr to inform Ihe pnipla of the
Southern District of Dinahs and tin' adjoin
ing counties, NehiaSK.i, lliat he is now open
Inu one of the largett Stocks of GOODS ever
brought to Glenwuod, Mills county, Iowa,
ronsisting of
DRY OMUDI
GROCERIES,
JIOOIS A. SHOES,
' (JUKENHWARE,
LEATHER,
IKON,
DYE-STt'FFS,
WILLOW WAKI.
to
a32
onlr
All letters must be addressed
JOHN S. DYE, llroker,
Publisher and Proprietor,
70 Wall Street, New York.
P. A. SARPY,
."Wholel tt Retail Merchant,
4ini or main , and oacuony arncr.Ta,
1 BT. MARY, IOWA.
HAS just recelvad and now has for aale, a
"larca assortment of selected merchandise
adanted to the wants of all in thia new and
'thrivlngcommunltv, which he can aril aacheap
"s can be offered elsewhere ao high upon the
' VliHurl river. His goods have been selected
l)T ad experienced purchaser, with special
jrefereM (a the circumstances and wanta of
all claaaea i aettlers in a new country. La
ila and geatUmen, children and youth, all
pan P evpeliad, Call nd aee for yourselves,
Ilia stk abaiata of tha following, among a
freat taany Mbt artWUa ba cannot cow enu
" . . .. . Dry Goods.
.Mm bi f xmd Woolen and Rillnel Cloths,
r'sliets, Twada, . Caahiaerea, Liuseya,
Klannel, Hert, WlnU, liray aim unte. aapian
pPUWs, Cotton Goods, hheatiugs and Shirtings,
, Pleached and UnhledcUed, Blue and White,
, J)rilliiig, Oanaburj, Ucd-Ticking, Hickory
Checks, kc, 4c. :
. . Fancy Goods.
"A beautiful assortment of fancy prints of
vry rbriety of srle and pattern. 'Olaghams,
l,awne, Figured Alpnrca. Bomb.irines, Mom
'tvayerts, Shawls, Scarfs Handkerchief.-, Veck-
kfiko auiu(.i:mi:t.
Regular Packet fr Kansas, Nebraska City,
Hellevue, Com cil Mulls, Uinaha,
(! - add Kluroiice,
sryy THE new and elerant Steamer
sfiatHasvIin-ne-ha-ha, Cant. Charles
lliiker, Master, Ilutrhinsnn,
Clerk, will run aa n recnlar packet, to the
above and all Intermediate points on tha Mis
souri river, ami persons can rely upon her eon
tinning in the trade regular y during the aenmn.
The Miii-ne-lia-lia is nn "entirely new boat,
built expressly for the Missouri Kiver trade,
and being fitted un In the latest and most ap
proved style, her officers feel confident, th.it
strict nllentlon to the comforts of Pamengers,
and 1 1) Imsiiiess, will tnako her llm favorite
b-at in Uio trade.
' , I j - Cll.Vi. PAKI.R. Master.
j , HiTc iiiNsos, Clerk.
ILT Clarke, Agent. a a
ChnrlOfl E. Watson,
CIVIL ENOIN'F.l'.R A NO Sl'R VEYOR,
Hellevue Ci'.y. Vrbra k Terri'orv, pro
fesses to he " posied" In the lay of the land in
this vicinity, and oilers liis services to such aa
mav nerd tlioiu. on reasonable terms.
f'V" lie will also act as ngenl, for the pur
chase or sale of Real Estate, in the 'I erritory,
or Western Iowa. Information furnished upon
nnnlicatinii. Declarations filed nnd prc-emp.
tions obtained. t-tf
c i n c u ia r .
toth t.tin oK,MC.as is nir. Tr.naiTORii.s
OK MIHMr.SOTA, KANSAS AND NKIIRASKA.
Y joint resolution of Congress, approved
March, 1H!V7, valid pre-emption claims on
the liith and 3tUh sections, heretofore reserved
for schools, in the Territories of Minnesota.
Kansas and Nebraska, will be recogni.ed
WIIKKE Till: Sf.TTt.tMKST HAS ntrff, cn MAT
It M APR FHtoa TO TUB SVRVBV.
1st. In cases where the approved plat of
survey has not yet been returned, the declara
tory statement 'must be filed wjthtm thrfx.
MONTHS AFTER THE RKCKIPT OF Sl'CIt AP-
movr.ri rf.AT at tut. district offick.
2d. Where the p't ia now in the Register's
Olllce, the declaration must be tiled within
three months from the first publication or
this riact'iAR is your district.
A failure to comply with thia requirement,
will work a forfeiture of the claim.'
TIIOS. A. HENDRICKS,
' n 30-Sw Commiaaioner.
IV
'
HARDWARE,
HATS h CAPS, I
NAILS.
CORD AO E,
OILS. PAINTS.
VU'U A is If nil.l.W" " nii..
READY-MADE C LOTIIIISO,
CARPENTERS' Tt)OLS,
YANKEE NOI'IONS, 4.c,
And everything that may be found ireneially
in city stores, all of which he will sell
CIIHAI roll CASH.
(TV ALL KINDS OF COPNTRY TRO
DUCE taKen in exclmnre for Oomle. Buy
ers from town or country wishing good and
cheap Goods, either Jt wholesale or retail.
will save money uv calling anu examininc ins
StocK before purchasing elsewhere, ns tliey
will find good bargains and fair dealing.
t;t. n wood, Ioua. no4-tf
L. Nuokolla & Co.
naiiifpnn l AM:i nrilTO
(JLENWOOD, H)W A.
Collections made in Iowa, Nebraska and
Kaunas, and remitted at current rat.-s of ex
change, free of charge.
Loans fllccted for f.ireia Capitalists, nt
Wf.sikiim U.ii'KSof lutereit, on real est.V.e
seem it v.
Farins, Town Lots and Unimproved Lands
boujilit ami told. -
Taxes paid in anv County in the State
also in Nebraska an. I Kansas. '
Notes bought ami Money loaned on good
security.
Interest paid on Special Deposits.
Land Warrant a bought and sold.
Special attention given to the selection and
entiy of Lands for settlers or distant dealers,
either with Land Warrants or money, in Iowa,
Nebraska or Kansas.
We charge Ten Dollars per One Hundred
and Sixty Acres, and miiko reasonable deduc
tions, when enterins larce quantities. When
Land Warrants are -edit, i'wn and a Half
Cents per Acre, the Lund Oilice Ece, must
accompany the Loeatinir Fee. 1 1
When Warrants are sent, the No' of War
rants, il.ite, to whom Issued ami assigned,
should be copied uud retained, to guard against
loan in mails.
Remittances to us. can he made iu Drafts
on any of the Eastern or Soutem tities.
we will enter l.aml Willi warrant or lasn,
pay all Fees, Taxes and Commissions, for
one third of the gross profits, accruing from
the sle of the l.and all expenses to come out
of our third of the profits. Our arrangement
are auch that we can enter Iauda in all the
Orfices in Iowa, Nebraska, ami Kansas. A
competent aurveyer always in readiness to find
i -L - -T i . . i. . 1 1 .
mm eeirci cuoice xAiius, tu x'ir.1.11, jtuirt
Qcarrikb, MiLt Sites, Mineral Tracts,
c.
ANOTIIF.ll
GRAND ENTERPRISE!
1000 PAIRS
Eastern Hoots & SI1003
SI.L UNO AT COST
AT THE OMAHA CITY
Boot and Shoo Store,
To make room for iny own manufacture.
Also, a rood assortment 'of Ladies' and Gents'
Rubber, Overs and Sandals of A. No. I quali
ty, nt a very small advance, together with a
complete assortment of work of my own man
ufacture, including Ladies' and Ge'nU' Uulfalo
Overs.
Also, a well selected Stock of
Leather and Findings.
P. S. Every style of Hoot or Shoe made to
order, as usual, and warranted easy, fashion
able and durable,
no 13-lf. W. HENRY STARK.
PRAIRIE FARMER CLEVELAND PLAIN CEAUft
run is-,?-yoi,. 17. , . I ' i''or nj&V..t .....
1 rpT!F. Cheapest F.itnily New?per In the
i .L Wim: I rue. Weekly. Phiiu Jie.iler. will
and
HOUSE CARPENTER AND
TOirr333R..
N". RRKjGS, Takes this method of In
. forming his friends, and the public
generally, that he Is prepared to 1IUILD AND
r l. 1I1, In llic nest maimer
Dwellinsr Houses
Of erery description of style and finish, on the
most reasonable terms. Thankful for past
favors. In solicits n continuance of public
patronage,
JVllevue, Oct. 30, tsr.i.. 2-tf
HOUSE CARPF.NTERS AND
WE would respectfully i,.form the inhabi
tants of Hellevue and vicinity that wa are
prepared to K.RECT and FINISH
Buildings of all Descriptions,
On the shortest notice, and in the most work
meidike manner. H iving been engaged in the
business several year, we feel confident in
stating, that all who favor us with their cus
tom, will be pleased with our work.
C. P. STORRS
Hellevue, Oct 'JH, 1."H. 1-tf
A WEEKLY FAMILY JOURNAL.
IH Vo l ! To
Western AgficuVfire, ItcrHc Ture. Mechan
ic, loculioti, I.itT(Mf. Mdlketl,
and General jNews. .
I DiTtr) itT
CIIAKLr-S 1. IJHAfiDON.
JOHN A. K.ENNICOTT, Corres'ind Alitor
asmsttp by
Over Five Hundred Practical Farmers
Mechanics, who have heretofore written,
and will continue, with many others,
to write for the benefit of their
brethren nnd the public.
The "Prairie Fanner" is ilevotej to the In
terest of the Western Farmer and Mechanic.
It is the Oldest. Asricnltural Paper in the
West is published weekly iu quarto form, for
binding is characterised by a high moral
tone labors to promote the 'Interests rnd ad
vancement of the w hoi r. of the family, and
to develop the Asrrlciltural Resources of the
West. A special and competent Commercial
Reporter is employed to give nccurate Market
Keports weekly. It is essentially TiiEiainuy
paper for the West.
I copy, 1 year, $2 In mlvance, or $2.50 at
the'end'of the year.
II copies, 1 year. S.M.00 free copy to
the person semlins cinb.
' 20 copies. 1 year, $X" 00 free copy to
the person iciulinii rlub.
3D copies, 1 year, :.".t)0 tree copy to
the person Rending riub.
PV An old subscriber sending two xnw
ones", or ?.", will receive tiircc copies one
yec.r.
y Subscriptions at the club rates must
be paid invariably in advance.
i y Subscribe row. You want and need
'The Farmer.'' Wc want you to have it.
i Current money may be sent by mail at
our risk, provided the loiters are "registered."
Address Prairie Farmer," 47 Clark
Street, Chieagn, III.
1" Advertisements, of an appropriate
character, inserted at ten cents per line each
insertion payment in advance.
Mualin, Edgings, Ribbons.
erehiefe. Crape,
, . . Clothinar.
) celt aalecled atock of Summer, Fall and
Yinter CWtblne, consisting In part of fine
Dress Ceats. Pant and Vesta; alto, good
fluinmer ClutUwg of all descriptions, and heavy
7lothingfor Falland Winier use. Also, Shirts,
Knit Flannel Drawers and Undershirts, Socks,
"Jtc. Mena' and Uov' Hats ami Caps, of va-
rioua fashioim, qnalitlea and prices. Roots &
thees, thick and thin, pullsbsd and unpolished.
f Tery dewrlptlon, for Men, Women, and
Children' use. - .
rj'.. CrowrifS.
Crushed, Clarified, Laf aad Rrnwn Sugar,
Molasses, Syrup Mnlaasea, Golden Syrup,
Superior Tea, Rio and Java Cvffea, Sassafras,
Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spice, Cinnamon,
CTOund Ginger, Nutmegs, Snuffs, Tobacco,
Clgara, Pipes, Soa p, Candles, Vinegar, Pickle
Pepper-Sance, tc, &c,
rrovlsioa5.
A larr "assortment of Fur, of vajloua
.truklitie and prices; Corn Meal and all the
variau product of the Farm and Garden;
Bacon. Fish, Kiln dried Apples, Peache,
4 Curranta, Raisins, fcc. j
. " , lianhrarr. 1
! . Stove tf various patterns, for Cooking anj
rHialing rooms, Stova-pip iuid Elbows, largi
aa4 mall Iron Keules, Frying Pans, bkillets
t Hand-Iron, SiioveU and Tongues, Manure an)
Hay Fork, Jicythes, Shovel and Spades, Lo?
sand Trace Chains, Axe, Hammers, Pincer
ilrn sod Seed, Nails, Hors-R.sps, l'iles;
Baw, klnive and Forks, Pocket Knives, Ka
xort, ll.ius and Screws, Door Handies, knoU
Locks, fce., &c. -' . '
.....t. ... Tiawarf.
.A general assortment kept for houiehok
itnrpo.
Wood ware.
HWash-hib, Shakers Piil, Wood and Zinc
.Washboards."
Lfathfr.
Sol Leather.' Harness Leather. Cowhide,
' Kip Skins, Calf Skins, Linings and Morocco,
Saddles, Dridles, Halters, Lariats, Circingles,
Belly-bands, Driving-lines, Collars, Back
traps. Girth. Blind-bridle, &c,
.Medicines.
k general assortment of Medicines, for
Fevers, Fever and Ague, and the common
. tomplaints of the country. Cook's. Lee's,
Eaf penyton's, Bragg' and Javnes' Pills. Qui
vine, Tonics, and varioua kind of Stimulants,
- Aaodynea, Liniments, aad other article neces
sary for the sick and the invalid. 1-tf
Entering Town Sites.
The following correspondence will show
that the act of the last Legislature of the
Territory, designating tha County Commis
sioners aa the proper persons to enter Town
Sites, is iiot rcroir.iized by the Commissioner
of the Lund Oilice.
It is n question of doubt whether the Judges
of Probate, or the United States Judges, can
he regarded as "Judges of the County Court."
A soon a that doubt Is removed, notice wi.l
be civciu In the mean time no entering of
town not Incorporated can be made.
A copy of the act of the last Lecislatm e
will he rjlacca In Hie nanus 01 uie uoinmis-
aioner. and. under the circumstances, the en-
triea already made mav be continued.
JOHN A. PARKER, Register.
Land Oilier, May l'.'tli, lri7.
F.XTBACT OF A lETTF.m TO THE COMMUJIONES
or the land oi l ier., da red
x t - Land Orric.
i ' ! . ' . Omaha, April 15, 18.V7,
Under the "act of twenty-third May, 1811,"
the Judee) of the County Court"' are given
the authority to enter "Town Sites." In this
Territory there are no sucn oincers as "juuses
of the County Court," but the Legislature has
recognised l!ie "County Commissioners" as
the proper persons to enter "Town Sites,"
aud we have, in view of the spirit of the law,
oerniitted auch entries, in the hope that it
will meet tue a
Very respect
JOHN
ipprobation of the Department,
fully, your obelt servant.
A. 1'AKM.H, .icpisirr.
CIIAS. CHRISTOPHER,
MACHINIST &C0F PER SMITH,
In all it3 Branches.
BELTjKVUE AND OMAHA.
THE MISSOURI RIVER AKD IOWA
STONE COMPANY. i
AT S V. MAIt'. S, MILLS CO.,
IOWA.
ARE prepared to t.iriiiii Western Iowa and
Nel.rat.ka. with SAND, OK AVEL. I.IMK.
ROCK, lil ll hlXG S I'ONE of every
variety, size and shape. Theyh ive fucililie
for quarrying AW QUAMIIV, uut may
be needed, and aUo iuleml to make
D.1ICK- VATER LlrYU,
100 Laborres -
. REFERANCES: P. Ciioui ao J-, k. Co.,
Copsji n. Hi.vi rs.
All orders should be addressed to
JXO. W. ANTIK'NY, S csvtast
St. Marys, March 15th, VbT.
Within the next twelve monttfs there will be
offered for eale in Nebraska and Kanaai.Two
and a Half Million Acres of Land, compris
ing the best portions of those Territories, and
extending along the Missouri River, from the
Mouth of Kans.n River or the line ct the
State of Missouri, to the Mouth of L-euu-
ipu-cour Kiver.
We solicit foreign L"a pilot for invent meat.
' Investni'Mits properly made in Western
Lands aud Town J.ots, are now paying from
twenty-live to four hundred per cent.
We believe that persons patronizing our
Arm will ht peculiar advantages over al
most any otlrr iu this Country. We were
among the lirst 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 iu all business en
trusted to u. I
LETTERS OF INQUIRY
WILL hi: rilOMTLY ANSWERED.
REFERENCES: John Thompson; Hone,
Graydon & Co., New Yoik City; Wood, Ba
con &, Co., Philadelphia ; Straight, Oeming &
Co., Cincinnati, Darby 4. Harks. lale; Humph
reys, Tutt it Terry ; Crow, McCreery & Co,
St. Louis ; Isaacs & Almomi, L.e wenworui
City, Kansas; Greene, Weare & Denton,
Council Binds, Iowai llcnn, Williams & Co.,
Faiitield, Iowa ; Charles Hendrie, linrling'on,
Iowa; Hon. Aug. Hall, keosaiupie, low.l
Hon. James Craig, St. Joseph, Mo. ; Hon. A
S. Fulton, Wytheville, Va ; Hon. F. McFulbm,
Estilville, a. ; Hon. F. lerguaon, Chief Jus
tice, Hellevue, Nebraska.
Glenwood, Mill i".. Iowa. 24-tf.
NEW ARRIVALS AT THE
(IIIIAP
THE Subscriber respectfully invites the at
tention of purchaser, tohis large and splendid
atocl of Roods. consisting of . .:..
ORY GOOHS.' GROCERIES, .. . ..
HARDWARE, HAT.-.
JJOOTS. C A PS, r .
SHOES, ' TORACCO,
PATENT MEDICINES, &c. tf
All of which he warrants of the best descrip
tion, and bought expressly for this market.
He has also a well selected stock of 1
HICADY-MADE
CLOTHING,
Made after the LATEST FASHIONS, of the
REST MATERIALS, and by EXPERI
ENCED WORKMEN, all of which he sell
CHEAP FOR CASH.
JOILV CHASE.
Hellevue, Oct. 23, lS.'vl. 1-tf
T
HOUSE CARPENTERS AND
JOINKltS.
HIE undersigned 'takes pleasure in an
nouncing to the inhabitant! of Hellevue
and vicinity, that they are now prepared to
1IUILU AND FINISH, in the best manner,
all styles of '
Dwelling Houses, Cottar;e3, &c, &c,
On Ihe shortest mlice, and iu tlm most ap
proved' atyle of workmanship. They will be
also happy to do any work in their line of
business, which their friend may stand in
nee lof. 3 I.Hi&. llll.Jl-Klf. .
Hellevue, Oct. 30, ISiu. 2-tf
GOJEY'S GREATEST EFFORT.
STILL GREATER ATTRACTIONS ,
"Will be olfered in
GODEY'S L ADY'S BOOK
FOR IS57.
Tliis work has been th: standard for twenty
seven years. When an imitation has been at
tempted it has failed. It is
THE ONLY LADY'S BOOK .
PUBLISHED IN AMERICA.
NEW FEATURES FOR 157 i
How to drcs ' wtb ; Taste. Children'
Clothed How to cut and contrive them.
Painting on Glass. Patchwork. The Dress
maker and the Milliner. '
Drawing iu all its variety, useful to the be
ginner nnd the proficient. '
Fashions from the establishment of the eel
cbrated "Rrodie," will be in every number.
Everr-day Actualities A new series ot
these illustrated articles will be given.
Point, Brussels, and Venetian Lace of
every variety. A specimen of the stitch to be
used" In each will be given. In addition to the
above,
One Hundred Ta'ges of Reading will be
given monthly.
God-y's Splendid Encravintrs on steel.
London. Paris aud Philadelphia Fashions
Godev'a four fieured Colored Fashions.
Embroidery Patterns,' "Model' Cottages,
Dress Makir.f with Diagrams to cut !v.
Dress Patterns Infanta' and Children's
dresses, with descriptions how to make them.
All kinds of Crotchet and Netlin; work. '
The Nurse and Hie Nursery Very excel
lent articles upon these subjects will often be
ci en.
GODEY'S
LATE ARRIVAL!!
AfGlXNVVOOD, IOWA.
TOOTLE & GREENE
ARE MOW IN RECEirT Of A rnP.SH SUH.Y OF
Which, when complete, will compose uie
LARGEST and nrsT SELECTED STOCK
IN MILLS COUNTY.
OI K hTOC K OF CiKOCEKir.S
Are bought at the lowest term for cash.
consist of
GLENWOOD HOTEL,
BY
,t
Orvr ( Ucist tad Ctxleige Strtets,
f o i w - ! . 'clestooo QWA.
" .11 . - -
notkUsI Clothing I Clotkinfl
" LARGE STOCK OF READY MADE
' J: Clothing of the latest Fashion, at
tr- - CLEARWATER, WHITE k SANDERS,
Jan 4th, 157. n31.
VlLf.
C. F. II. FORRES
C1JVIL ENGINEER AND LAND SUR
J reyor, being now located at St. Marys,
where he expects to make a permanent resi
dence, takes this aiethod of informing the cit
izens, that he is prepar'd to do any surveying ;
and from his long experience iu the business,
be is able to give entire satisfaction.
St. Marys, Sept. 24, 1Sj7. 5td
W. H. STARK & CO.,
Would i 'spectfully inform the ladies and gen
tlemen of (.(."aba and vicinity, that they havi
on hand and ure uiamiiactunng a. complete
stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the best quality, and warranted; eompri
sing the following, viz:
Ladies' Fine Lace and Conrres Gaiters.
" Kid Bootees aud Congress Gaiter.
" Slippers and Parodi Ties.
Heavy Morocco and Calf Bootees.
.11 1 llICS " " "
Child' - '
Genti' S-wed Kip and Calf Boots.
l'e'ieil " "
l'inu Fisnch or Tump Boot.
Water Proof and Qtiilled-Uoltom I fots.
Patent Calf Boots.
Oxford Ties and Gaiters.
Kin and Calf Shoes.
Bovs and Youths' Kip Hoots and Brogans.
All of which are made of the bet material
the market all'ords. Our facilities for select
ing are unsurpassed in Eastern cities, and we
wish it distinctly understood that we
Warrant Every Article Wo Sell.
We have the best of workmen in our em
ploy. Everv style of Boot or Shoe made to
order, and warranted an easy and lashioiiable
fit. KesptctMllv,
LOST.
MEMORANDUM BOOK, having ac
counts of Lnmber bills, c. The finder
will confer a favor and he auitsble rewarded,
bv leaving i at the printing office, Belleviie.
'Oct lt
FARMERS READ I
TTOHTf P. HOR?f . CO., near the Printing
a.J Office, Belle ve, hav on handshovel,
ia, Spade, Fork, Ha me, and a general
aMirtaat of Faraaina; Tt. Call au4 .
DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP.
NOTICE. Th subscribers hereby give
notice that th copartnership heretofore
existing between them nnder the nam and
style of Todd Jt Smith, is thi day dissolved
bv mutual consent. All debt due to or aint
the firm will be settled by Burton T. Todd.
BURTON W. TODD.
E. P SMITH.
Bellevne, Angust 12, 137.
LUMBER! LUMBER!
1 f(f FEET of Pine Lumber
1UU.UUU, for al bv
' ARNOLD, EBY fcSHERK.
Euqnir at the Peoion Hcntse.
. S7. 3m. j4.
ii
no 13-tf
W. II. STARK 4. CO.
Greene, Wearo & Benton, .,
BANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
and Iand Agents, Council Blufl', Iowa.
Note and Bill collected and remitted to any
part of the United States. Money raceived on
deposit, and interest allowed. Eastern or
Southern Draft furnished iu mn to suit pur
chasers. Land Oflice funds paid for Currency
or bills of Exchange. Loans effected on food
security. Taxes paid, titles examined, and
Real Estate bought and aold on Commission.
Lands entered for settlers and time given for
payment. Office opposite the Paeifie Hause.
in west lower room of Land Oflice.
Ktvr.sKscrt: V. S. Jesnp k Co. j W. J.
Barney A, Co., Bankers, Dubuque, Iowa Cook
Sl Sargent, li.inkers, Davenport, Iowa 1 Cut
bertoti At Reno, Hankers, Iowa City, Iowa
People's B.iik, New. York City ; Ketchem,
Rogers .V II' net. Rankers, Ne-.v York City,
Selkun, Wit r Jt Co., "ashincton, D. C. ;
Hon. Cha. , taion, Com. f P.ilent, Wash
ington, D. C. ; H-n. A. '.'. Dodge, S. r. S.
Darlington, Iowa j Hon. i W. Jones, B. U.
S , Dubuqie, Iowa Hon. !srph Williams,
Chief Jus.ice, Mi:c'lie, U
Cwr.,-11 Fbrfv, !. tl. tv -1 f
COFFEE,
SUGaR,
TEAS,
FISH, ;
RICE.
CURRANTS,
RAISINS,
CANDIES,
.MOLXSSES,
' ' " SYRI P.
FRUIT,
NlilS. tc, &.C., i.r
Ladies-.mi Gen.s, eall ami tit them, and
price for ro-irse!vc.' Th' v lisre nofbeet
summered and wintered i.i St. Louis, but
bought and ulitpod diiset' ffo.-.i the Ejisten
cP.ies. Late stv'l.-s find a f itl assortment of
OR ESS GOODX from- ? tea cent J.awn to a
Tw.v Dollar Silk. Also,' a fw line SILK
SHAWLS, EON. NETS and PARASOLS.
" , - c i.ei rnixfi.
A fine stock old and yo.mg, fogies and
'fast' men, call soon if yon want a nice cat
vest or pants, on .reasonable terms.
II ATS I II ATM It
New styles, cheap and durable.
IIAUIWAIii:.
A very large assortment, consisting in part
of Smith' Tools, Spades, Shovel. Forks,
Kakes, Hoes, Bells, Mill, Crosscut, and Hand
Saws, Files, Anger, Axes, Broadnxes, Ade,
Chisels, e., fce., to the end of the chapter.
uiilihm; MATi:iriAi.
A larje to'., consisting of Fine Doois, Sash.
Shutter liiiiuU, 1'. lints. Oils, Nails, Lucks,
Latches, Glan, Pull y, fce. ,
11 miTlT.E.
Bureaus, Beds'cads, Tables, Chairs, Tin
Safes, Cubboars, Stands, ie.
S- We will sell cheaper for canh thar
dus in Western Iowa.
I'loK-tf. TOOTLE t GREENE.
A. Schimonsky,
rpOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEER,- Executes
JL Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
of every style and description. Fancy, Orna
mental and Plain Painting executed to order.
Office at Uie Bellevue House, Bellevue, N. T.
RtrxacNcis : P.A. Sarpy, St. Mary, lows;
Judge Gilmore, Bellevue. 1-tf
Ho I For: Fresh Water.
THE undersigned respectfully informs the
inhabitants of Bellevue and the anrroiMiJing
coui.try, that he iu prepared to dig and finish,
WELLS AKD CISTERI.S. -
At the short.'St notice, and on the most rea
sonable terms. D.A.LOGAN.
Helkvne, Oc. 23, J.Mt.l-(f
Job Printing.'
NEATLY and expeditiously executed, on
ves.oisblt erri-, tt hts OS-,.
INVALUABLE RECIPES
rpos iviirv suiurcT.
MUSIC Three dollars' worth is given
every year.
' In the various numbers for 1S37, will be
found tlie newest de-,ins for
Window Curtains, Brodcric Anglaise Slippers,
Bonnets, Caps, Cloaks, Evening Dresses,
Fancy Articles, Head Dresses, llair
Drcssing, Robes ib Cramble. Car
riago Orcsaes, Brides' Dres.i
es, Wreaths, Mantillas,
Walking Dresses,
1 ' PidinK: Habits,
and Morning Dresses. 1
Dresses for Infants and Young Misses,
Coys Drerse, Capes and Cloaks of Fur in
reason, 1 .ilierns lor .eeaie-worit oi an xinus
and pattern to cut dresses ty are given
monthly.
Crochet and Netting Work in Colors, Slip
pers in Colois.
Drawing Lessons for Youth.
Send in vour orders soon, as we expect our
list for 18.Y7 will reach 100,000 copies. The
best plan of subscribing is to sejnl your money
direct to the 'publisher. Those who send
large amounts hud better send drafts, but
retes will answer if drafts cannot be pro
cured. We think we ran eliow how much cheaper
it, is to take the LiJy'a Jlool; at Tjirce Dil
l.rs than any other magazine nt Iwo Dollars.
We wttl tlkr a late ' number oft both. The
Two Dollar Magazine, fpntaiiicr 3d articles,
the Lady's Book ftC.
The Two 'Dollar Mazarine contained 32 en.
graving, the Lady's Hook 5(1. , ; . ,.
'Hie Two Dollar Magazine contained bi pa
ges, the Lady's Book 1' 0.
Tweaty-four more engravings, twenty rix
more articles, and tliii'ty-sit ' more pages,
nearly double the p.antity. The lowest club
price of the Two Dollar Magazine 1st I ,-25 ;
lowest club price of Lady's Book $!,7, only
11 cents difference In the'prlce, which is) three
and a half cents on each number, and fortluit
sum (three and a half cents), you receive
twenty-six more articles, twenty-four' more
engravings, and thirty-six more pages nonth
ly certainly a very 'cheap three nnd a half
cents' worth. This view of the case has
probably never before been presented, but it is
a true statement, which any lady can con
vince herself of by comparing the'two ms?a
lines. TERMS, CASH IV ADVANCE.
One copy, one year, $3. Two copies, one
year, S5. Three copies, one year, 0.
Five copies one year, and an extra copy to
the person sending the club, making six
copies $10, ' t
Light copies one year and an extra copy to
tlie person sendin; th club, making nine
copies $15.
Eleven copies one year, and an extra copy to
the person sending th club, making twelve
copie $20,
The above terms cannot be deviated
from, no matter how many are ordered.
SPECIAL CLUBBINO WITH OTHER
MAGAZINES.
Godey's Lady's Book and Arthur' Home
Magazine both one year for $3 50.
Godey's Lady's Book and Harper's Maga
zine both one year for $4 60.
Godey' Lady'" Hook, Harper1 Magerine,
and Arthur's Home M.ieaiin, one year S'i.
The above is the only way we can elub with
Harper' Magazine.
Th' inon'.y must all be sent at on time for
anv f f the Clubs. 1
Sub'cribers In th? British Prov!nccs -who
send for c!ub,'m"t re mi' 31 certs extra on
ci'unii'U.ce il Sitter ir.h Nwlaiiie ti the 1st 4y
f January, IM.fT. It will continue '.lie taine
Inih'tieudcnt, Jocose, Fearless, Fifth it.g Jour
nal it has ever been, Dealing Plainly bu' klml
If with all. It will battle for the Coratitu
tion and the Union, as "the world's best trta.
sure ana last nope." u win oppose Fssion
isrn in ev.-iy fonn. and battle Dis-unto', in
eery disguise. Of its vigilance as a 8entine
upoii the watch-tower of Liberty, it 1 ufli.
cient to say, that it ha never yet been fousd
napping at" its post.
THE NEW VOLUME AND THE KEW
YEARI
The New Volume will commence with a.
New Year, big with important events. A
new leaf in the history of this Republic, will t
be entered, upon the Inauguration or a new
President and Vice President. During the
coining year, the policy of the New Adaiinii- -tration
will be fully unveiled in regard to the -following
important and exciting National
topics: Pic I' dial Settlement or the Kanm
Difficulty, on which the whole Slavery ones. -tion
Iri tiic Territories ia pending Tlie Final
Settlement of the Central American Question,,
aa against the claims of England Our IiigXt
of Transit Across tlie Isthmus, and tfie recog
nition nml lnaintalnanee of the Walker R.
public I.i Nicaragua The-D.iniah Sound Dues
The Acquisition of Cuba The Annexation
of the .Sandwich Islands The Admission' of
MiniiP.sotA nsj a State-Adliiisslo'n tif OrViron
Admission of Utah, with or without Pot.
a my---Admission of Kansas, -w 'it It br without
Slavery Prohabli! 'Admission u Nebraska
and 'Washiiiglon IVrrilorles The inaugural
Message of James Buchanai. The Doinfs of
tlie Xnv Democratic Congress; Thvse art
some of the leading events which will distin
guish the incoming Administration, and most
of tliem will transpire during the coming year.
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Washington during the Session of Congress,
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IT Our Agricultural, Commercial, aad
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ers throughout the vountn, that it is the in
tention of the Editor and Proprietor of the
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STEAM FERRY BOAT.
inkHE subscriber beg lea v to inform tha
4L. public, that h haa now In or'!l,1;T.
hist claa Steam rerrv lloat.a; Heiievur, ...
at tbe point known as old Trder's Point Ferry
, The Boat is on of tbe Wst on. tha M'sso""
I River, and every exertion will b used to n
, b!e the public to cross tbe Rlv wi:h safe y,
I and ttpatcli, i.
f llu 1 11AMI.L o.
every subscriber, ts hay the American nut
a;e to t.c T:a. Aa hes.
11 heersi Wt., rbi'.d.,-r.
. ron sale.. , ,
A ra1'!b timber Claim r-f W acre, W n
In Uiree miles of BjlbvnrCMF.torfcalei'-'
' '(jiiirsatthieOfiic. Bnf